《Following a Hundred Years of Cultivation, I m dying Before I Got Cheats》 Chapter 1 The End Is Coming, Activating the Cheat System Let¡¯s settle down here. An old man with white hair and a hunched back appeared in a rather prosperous city. This was Autumn Leaf City under the jurisdiction of Heyang County. It was the city with the best environment among the several mortal cities under Heyang County. It was also one of the most artistic cities. The old man, Jiang Chengxuan, looked at the enormous mansion in front of him and suddenly sighed softly. From now on, let me stay and slowly die here. While he was thinking, Jiang Chengxuan had already walked into the mansion. There were no servants or maids. Before Jiang Chengxuan bought this house, he had already made it clear to the owner that he didn¡¯t want anyone to serve him. It was also his own request. Since he only had a year or two left to live, Jiang Chengxuan only wanted to finish this journey quietly and not be disturbed by anyone. Nor did he want his arrival to alarm the mortals here. Yes. Jiang Chengxuan was not an ordinary person. Instead, he was a true cultivator. A hundred years ago, due to an accident, he transmigrated to this place called the Nine Essences Immortal Cultivation World. By chance, he obtained the cultivation inheritance of a Qi Refinement cultivator. He originally thought that he could start his cultivation journey smoothly and become an immortal. He thought that there would be all kinds of treasures and beauties surrounding him. Unexpectedly, reality played a big joke on him. There was no System to help him, nor were there any artifacts. Most importantly, his cultivation aptitude was the lowest-grade, the False Spiritual Roots. The speed of his cultivation was like a snail crawling. In addition, he was a person who was afraid of death and did not dare to confront others, let alone compete with others for opportunities. Therefore, after a hundred years, his cultivation level had only reached the eighth level of Qi Refinement. He had not even reached the ninth level of Qi Refinement, which was the perfected realm of Qi Refinement. Most importantly, the reason why he could have reached the eighth level of Qi Refinement was because he was lucky and obtained an opportunity for no reason. If not for that, he would probably still be at the fourth or fifth level of Qi Refinement. One could imagine that with him like this, not to mention breaking through to the Foundation Establishment realm, the Violet Palace Realm, and the Golden Core Realm, Even before his death, it was impossible for him to break through to the ninth level of Qi Refinement. Therefore, Jiang Chengxuan did not have ambitions for anything else now. He just wanted to spend the last year or two in peace. After walking around the entire mansion, Jiang Chengxuan chose the largest room in the middle courtyard as his bedroom. Just like that. Jiang Chengxuan lived in this mansion for half a year. On this day. He suddenly felt his body weaken. Then, the qi and blood in his body began to dry up. The True Essence in his body also began to quickly deplete until it was like that of a dry river. Compared to before, he was noticeably emaciated and hunched. Every step he took seemed to consume a lot of his strength. He couldn¡¯t help but sigh with a shake of his head. With his current condition, not to mention living for another year or two, he might not even be able to live to see the sun rising tomorrow. Sigh. Forget it. No matter what, I had lived for more than a hundred years. Compared to those who died before the age of 50, he was much luckier. He really could not ask for more. Just as Jiang Chengxuan was comforting himself and was about to wait quietly for his life to end, a robotic electronic voice suddenly sounded in his mind. [Ding! Detected that the host has achieved a hundred years of cultivation. The achievement system is therefore activated.] What? Jiang Chengxuan was stunned. Was he hallucinating? Or was it really the System Daddy? In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan had a mixed feeling that he couldn¡¯t describe. As an Cultivator at the eighth level of Qi Refinement, he was actually certain that the voice just now was not an hallucination, but a real system notification. But so what? He was about to die anyway. Even if the cheat system came, he wouldn¡¯t have the luck to use it. After all, he had clearly heard just now that the system that was activated was not a sign-in system, or a lottery system, but an achievement system. As the name suggested, if he wanted to obtain anything from the system, he had to achieve something. Just like what the system said just now about a hundred years of cultivation achievement. He achieved it and accidentally activated the system. What about the reward? What is the use of activating you if you don¡¯t give me a reward? Ding! As if hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s thoughts, a system notification sounded in his mind again. [Detected that the host has achieved a hundred years of cultivation. You are specially rewarded with a life-extending fruit. Consume it to increase your lifespan by 60 years.] ¡°F*ck!¡± Jiang Chengxuan burst out cursing uncontrollably. There was really a reward? Moreover, it was an item that he urgently needed to extend his life. What was more, it could extend his lifespan by 60 years. Hurry up! Where is the life-extending fruit? Jiang Chengxuan quickly called out to the system in his mind. This was because at this moment, he could clearly feel his life force flowing away. Death was approaching bit by bit. If this happened in the past, he wouldn¡¯t be anxious. Anyway, there was no hope. If he died, so be it. However, it was different now. If he died as soon as he found new hope, it would be too tragic. After all, if there was a way to live, who would want to die? Just as he was feeling anxious, Jiang Chengxuan saw an orange fruit suddenly appear in his hand. Then, a string of words appeared in his mind. [Life-extending Fruit: Eating it can increase one¡¯s lifespan by 60 years. It¡¯s also one of the main ingredients for refining life-extending pills.] At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t care less about refining pills. He was about to die. It would be really stupid to think about those useless things. Therefore, without wasting a second, he finished the fruit in a few mouthfuls. BOOM! In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan felt a new vitality suddenly replenishing his crumbling body. This vitality was extremely abundant. In just an instant, it covered his entire body, making his hunched body straight again. His white hair turned black again. His face emitted a healthy glow. In just a moment. Jiang Chengxuan went from an old and weak old man to a middle-aged man in his forties or fifties. The life force that he lost also came back, fresh and new. With this body, if Jiang Chengxuan had the cultivation of the perfected Qi Refinement realm, he could absolutely try to break through to the Foundation Establishment realm. Unfortunately, he was not there yet. However, no matter what, to Jiang Chengxuan, being able to regain 60 years of life was already a lot. Most importantly, now, he had a cheat system to fall back on. Chapter 2 A Hundred Missions After a while, Jiang Chengxuan more or less understood the function of his achievement system. Simply put, this was a system that would issue missions for him to achieve at irregular intervals. As long as he can complete the mission issued by the system, he can obtain the corresponding system reward. His next mission was to attempt to break through a hundred times. With every attempt, one point would be added to the progress of the mission. However, the problem was that if he succeeded in breaking through the cultivation bottleneck, it would be great, but if he failed, it would more or less cause some damage to his body. It would take a lot of time to repair it. If the damage was especially serious, he even needed to take healing pills to repair it. Luckily, it was a small bottleneck. If it was a big bottleneck, such as breaking through to the Foundation Establishment realm and the Violet Palace Realm, Once he failed, he would not just suffer some minor damage. In the worst scenario, he might die. Throughout history, many cultivators had died because of this. Fortunately, his cultivation was still at the eighth level of Qi Refinement. If he failed to break through to the ninth level of Qi Refinement during the attempts, the price was still within his ability to bear. Most importantly, the system seemed to have included his past attempts. Therefore, although he had not done anything yet, the progress of this mission had already reached 34%. In other words, he only needed to attempt to break through 66 more times to complete this mission. However, the problem was that there was no need to break through so many times in order to reach the ninth level. No matter how poor his talent was, as long as he was willing to spend time and effort, he could successfully break through within six attempts. No matter what, ten times should be enough, right? However, that was the problem. What about the remaining 50 or so attempts? He couldn¡¯t wait until he reached the ninth level of Qi refinement to break through to the Foundation Establishment realm, right? That would kill him. At least as far Jiang Chengxuan knew, he had never heard of anyone who could survive after failing to break through to the Foundation Establishment realm. Unless you had a Foundation Establishment Pill that Qi Refinement cultivators dreamed of. Not only could the pill increase your chances of reaching the Foundation Establishment realm by 50%, but it could also protect your meridians and prevent you from vanishing even if you failed. At most, they would lose some vitality. They only needed to recuperate for a few days to recover. However, how could an extremely precious pill like the Foundation Establishment Pill be easily obtained by a mere Qi Refinement cultivator like him? Therefore. According to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s current situation, if he wanted to complete the mission issued by the system, he had to do it before he broke through to the ninth level of Qi Refinement. Otherwise, he might not be able to complete this mission forever. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan went to his bedroom and sat cross-legged. He found a comfortable position and slowly circulated the Origin Returning Technique he was currently cultivating. This was also a very common cultivation technique. It could be said to be ordinary and nothing special. The only thing worth mentioning was that the initiation of this cultivation technique was very simple. No matter what kind of spiritual roots or aptitude one had, they could cultivate this cultivation technique without any repulsion to the attributes of their spiritual root. At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan had already circulated the Origin Returning Technique for a few cycles. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly began to gently circulate his True Essence, giving the bottleneck of the ninth level of Qi Refinement a gentle attempt. It was really just a gentle one. It was not even a tenth of his full strength. As expected, the bottleneck was still there. As for Jiang Chengxuan, he only suffered a small backlash. There was a faint pain in a few meridians. However, he only needed to recuperate for a day or two to completely recover from such an injury. This was not the point. The point was the attempt number. The number in front of his retina changed from 34% to 35%. It really worked! Jiang Chengxuan suddenly felt excited. It seemed that his previous guess was right. The system only cared about the attempt number. It did not care if one was going all out to break through or not. As long as you made an attempt, it was fine. This was really great! In this way, he could use this bug to complete the next 65 attempts. Yes, although that would cause some damage to his meridians. However, as long as he recuperated well and lengthened the interval of the attempt, there shouldn¡¯t be too much of a problem. Just like that, for the next year, Jiang Chengxuan stayed in his mansion. Every five days, he would make an attempt to break through the bottleneck to the ninth level of Qi Refinement. This was also the most suitable interval he found after summarizing the previous attempts. Five days was not too long, and the impact on his recovery was almost zero. Ding! At this moment. When Jiang Chengxuan saw that the progress of the mission in his retina had reached 100%, the long-lost system notification appeared in his mind again. [Congratulations, host, for achieving a hundred breakthrough attempts. You are rewarded with a chance to successfully break through.] One chance to successfully break through? What the f*ck! Holy crap¡­ Jiang Chengxuan really did not expect to receive such a precious reward after completing the mission issued by the system. Didn¡¯t this mean that he could use this opportunity to successfully break through to the Foundation Establishment realm in one go? If that was the case, he didn¡¯t have to be a cultivator in the bottom of the cultivation society. No matter what, Foundation Establishment cultivators were the backbone of many cultivation sects. No matter where they went, they would be treated with respect. Even if you were an independant cultivator, it was no exception. Many cultivation families were supported by a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Now that he had hope of reaching that level, how could he not be excited? At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but look forward to the system¡¯s next achievement mission. The system did not disappoint him. Just as he was thinking, the familiar electronic voice sounded again. Ding! [The next achievement mission. Host, please complete a hundred spell castings.] Chapter 3 Someone Came to the Cave Abode in the Ganyang Market A hundred spell castings? Jiang Chengxuan was stunned for a moment before he was overwhelmed by the anticipation for the reward. After all, with the rewards from the previous two missions, it was very difficult for Jiang Chengxuan not to be tempted by the rewards from the later missions. However, it was obviously not appropriate for him to continue staying in this mortal city if he wanted to complete this mission. After all, casting spells was different from attempting to break through where he could stay in one place and not move. Even if he went to the nearby wilderness or forest, it was inevitable that he would be seen, which would affect the progress. It seemed that it was time for him to leave this place. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan no longer hesitated. That night, he left Autumn Leaf City. A few months later. In a forest far away from Ganyang Market. Jiang Chengxuan cast a spell called the Flaming Saber on a big tree in front of him. In an instant, the tree was split into two. Then, raging flames ignited all the vegetation for a few meters. Ding! At this moment, a system notification suddenly sounded in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. [Congratulations, host. You have completed the mission of a hundred spell castings. You are rewarded with a Perfection Spell Inheritance Jade.] [Perfection Spell Inheritance Jade: After using it, it can instantly allow the host to reach Perfection in a certain spell.] [Note: This spell can¡¯t exceed the limit of the host¡¯s current realm.] In other words, the spell he chose had to be something he could really control. The spells he could really control now were all within Level 1 high-grade. In other words, if he used the jade now, he could at most master a Level 1 high-grade spell to Perfection. However, if he could break through to the Foundation Establishment realm, he would undoubtedly have more choices. A Level 2 high-grade spell might be a little difficult to control. However, low-grade or even mid-grade Level 2 would definitely not be a problem. At that time, with a perfected Level 2 spell, even if he had just entered the Foundation Establishment realm, he could quickly gain a foothold in that realm. He had to think of a way to break through as soon as possible. As Jiang Chengxuan thought, he returned to his cave abode in the Ganyang Market. This was a cave abode he had rented a few months ago. The price was not cheap. It cost a total of three spirit stones to rent every month. This was already considered relatively expensive among many low-level cave abodes. Fortunately, the spiritual energy in this cave abode was quite abundant. At least for Jiang Chengxuan, a cultivator at the eighth level of Qi Refinement, it was enough to satisfy his daily cultivation needs. At this moment. Not long after Jiang Chengxuan returned to his cave abode, he suddenly felt the restriction on his cave abode being activated. Through the light reflected by the restriction, Jiang Chengxuan realized that two people were standing outside his cave abode. They were a man and a woman who looked about 40 years old. Jiang Chengxuan recognized at a glance that the two people who were outside his cave abode were the couple he had gotten to know in the Ganyang Market recently who were independent cultivators. The man¡¯s name was Xu Haichuan. Like him, his cultivation was at the eighth level of Qi Refinement. The woman was called Mei Hongyan, and she was at the seventh level of Qi Refinement. He wondered why they came to his cave abode. Jiang Chengxuan was a little suspicious, but he still went forward and lifted the restriction. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, you¡¯re finally back.¡± As soon as the restriction on the cave abode was lifted by Jiang Chengxuan, the middle-aged man, Xu Haichuan, spoke. After he brought Xu Haichuan and his wife into the cave abode, he asked Xu Haichuan, ¡°Fellow Daoist Xu, what brought you here to look for me?¡± Xu Haichuan and Mei Hongyan looked at each other. Xu Haichuan nodded and said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang. Actually, we came this time to invite you to explore a ruin with us.¡± ¡°Invite me to explore a ruin?¡± Hearing Xu Haichuan¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan immediately frowned slightly. Having been in the cultivation world for a hundred years, he was not a noob cultivator. He knew very well what kind of place the so-called ruins were. It was not an exaggeration to say that a place like the ruins was not a place for cultivators like them to set foot in. Even if a Qi Refinement cultivator had a heaven-sent opportunity and discovered a cave abode left behind by a high-level cultivator, he would definitely not share it with others. After all, opportunities like this were tempting. No one could guarantee that their companion would not stab them in the back after seeing the opportunity or fall out with them and fight for the opportunity. Jiang Chengxuan had heard of such anecdotes dozens of times in the past hundred years. Therefore, he was not interested in Xu Haichuan and his wife¡¯s invitation. As if he had guessed that Jiang Chengxuan would decline, Xu Haichuan spoke. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, do you think there¡¯s something fishy about us inviting you to explore a ruin with us?¡± Without waiting for Jiang Chengxuan to answer, Xu Haichuan explained, ¡°To be honest, the ruin we mentioned was actually not discovered by us alone. We¡¯re not the only ones who know about that ruin.¡± Xu Haichuan roughly told Jiang Chengxuan about the situation in the ruin. It turned out. The ruin that Xu Haichuan and his wife were talking about was actually a ruin discovered by the Ganyang Sect not long ago. The Ganyang Sect was one of the three top cultivation sects in the Yun Nation. There was a Golden Core Daoist presiding in the sect. He was the true overlord of the Ganyang Mountain Range. He was also the true owner of the Ganyang Market where they were now. According to Xu Haichuan and his wife, the ruin discovered by the Ganyang Sect seemed to have been set up with a very brilliant restriction that only allowed Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment cultivators to enter. Once a person in the Violet Palace Realm wanted to enter, they would be sent flying back by the restriction hidden in the ruin. If they forced their way in, they might cause the ruin to self-destruct. The loss outweighed the gain. They did not want to alarm the Golden Core Daoist in their sect because of that restriction, so someone thought of using independent cultivators like them to help explore that ruin. This way, not only could they greatly speed up the exploration of the ruin, but they could also reduce the number of casualties that might occur among the disciples of the Ganyang Sect. Especially when the Ganyang Sect promised all the independant cultivators that as long as they were willing to enter that ruin to explore, they would be able to keep 10% of the gains when they came out. This made many independent cultivators tempted. Chapter 4 Breaking Through to the Ninth Level of Qi Refinement Although the reward of keeping 10% of the gain seemed to be very little, In fact, the Ganyang Sect was already very kind. Many sects like the Ganyang Sect would not allow you to keep anything at all. At most, they would give you some spirit stones or basic pills. Moreover, with the influence of the Ganyang Sect in the Ganyang Mountain Range, if they wanted you to enter the ruin, you could not say no. Moreover, according to the latest news, there were already Qi Refinement cultivators who used the treasures they obtained from the ruin to successfully exchange for a Foundation Establishment Pill from the Ganyang Sect. Wasn¡¯t the ultimate goal of these independant cultivators at the Refinement Stage to fight to the death for that trace of hope of breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm? Therefore. At this moment, Xu Haichuan and his wife were really trying their best to persuade Jiang Chengxuan to go to the ruin with them to explore. However, all this was not attractive to Jiang Chengxuan at all. Now, he had already obtained a chance to successfully break through from the system. As long as his cultivation broke through to the ninth level of Qi Refinement, breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm was just a piece of cake. Why would he take such a huge risk to go to the so-called ruin? Moreover, in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes, no matter how tempting the ruin was, they, the lowest-ranking Qi Refinement cultivators, could not escape the fate of becoming cannon fodder. Even if you really had heaven-defying luck and obtained some extraordinary treasure in that ruin, in the end, that treasure might not belong to you. The Ganyang Sect would definitely not let the real treasure in the ruin fall into the hands of low-level independant cultivators like them. It was very likely that they would be killed because of this. Therefore. At this moment, no matter what Xu Haichuan and his wife said, Jiang Chengxuan was not tempted. Helpless, Xu Haichuan and his wife could only leave regretfully. ¡°Husband, Jiang Chengxuan is stubborn and refuses to explore that ruin with us. What should we do now?¡± Outside Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave abode, Mei Hongyan turned to look at her husband, Xu Haichuan, with a slightly unhappy expression. Xu Haichuan sighed helplessly and shook his head. ¡°Since Fellow Daoist Jiang doesn¡¯t want to go with us, then forget it. But next, we have to find someone else. After all, just you and me going to that ruin is not enough.¡± As the couple spoke, they walked in another direction of the market. After sending Xu Haichuan and his wife off, a system notification suddenly sounded in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. [Ding! Announcement of the next achievement mission. Host, please complete a hundred circulations.] [Note: Previous circulations are not included in this mission.] That made sense. He had cultivated for well over a hundred years. If previous circulations were included, he would have done it more than 300 times. The system obviously wouldn¡¯t make such an obvious mistake. However, speaking of which, the mission issued by the system happened to meet his current needs. He could use this opportunity to enter seclusion and cultivate. He wanted to raise his cultivation to the ninth level of Qi Refinement. However, before that, he had to prepare and buy a pill for him to break through to the ninth level of Qi Refinement. In the Cloud Pavilion. This was considered the largest shop in the Ganyang Market that sold pills and artifacts. It was said that the owner of it was the Ganyang Sect. Although the things sold here were not cheap, because they were of good quality, many family cultivators and independant cultivators liked to come here to buy things. When Jiang Chengxuan arrived, he realized that there were especially many people in the Cloud Pavilion today. With a cursory glance, he realized that most of the people here were independent cultivators like him. After thinking for a moment, Jiang Chengxuan roughly understood what was going on. It should be related to that ruin. Everyone must be thinking of buying as many life-saving tools as possible before entering the ruin to explore. ¡°Fellow Daoist, are you here to buy artifacts or talismans?¡± At this moment, a sweet-looking female cultivator at the fifth level of Qi Refinement suddenly approached Jiang Chengxuan. From the clothes she was wearing, it was obvious that she was from the Cloud Pavilion. Jiang Chengxuan shook his head and told this female cultivator what he needed. When the female cultivator heard it, she immediately brought him to the area where pills were sold. Then, she took out a jade bottle and handed it to Jiang Chengxuan with a smile. ¡°Fellow Daoist, this is the Spirit Cleansing Pill you are looking for. It can help a late-stage Qi Refinement cultivator break through. This will cost 100 spirit stones.¡± Jiang Chengxuan took the jade bottle and opened it to take a look. He realized that the quality of this Spirit Cleansing Pill was indeed not bad. Over the years, Jiang Chengxuan had accumulated some money. Although it was by no means a lot, spending a hundred spirit stones to buy a Spirit Cleansing Pill was not a problem for him. Soon, Jiang Chengxuan paid the spirit stones. When he returned to his cave abode, he began his seclusion. Going from the eighth to the ninth level of Qi Refinement Realm was actually a process of accumulation and refining. As long as you accumulated a certain amount of True Essence in your body, you could try to break through to the ninth level of Qi Refinement. As for refining, it could make your True Essence more condensed. However, it took a lot of time to accumulate and refine the True Essence in his body to the point where he could break through to the ninth level of Qi Refinement. Under normal circumstances, a cultivator at the eighth level of Qi Refinement with True Spiritual roots would take a total of eight to fifteen years. Given that Jiang Chengxuan only had False Spiritual Roots, it would undoubtedly take him a longer time. Fortunately, Jiang Chengxuan had stagnated in this realm for a long time. His accumulation was basically enough. Coupled with the Spirit Cleansing Pill, he was confident that his breakthrough would go smoothly. Soon. Jiang Chengxuan had adjusted himself to the optimal state. When he took out the Spirit Cleansing Pill he bought, the amount of True Essence in his body suddenly soared. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan quickly circulated the Origin Returning Technique he had cultivated and began to circulate it over and over again. Just like that, half a month later, Jiang Chengxuan, who was immersed in seclusion, suddenly opened his eyes. A smile appeared on his face. The ninth level of Qi Refinement was finally achieved. At this moment, the amount of True Essence in his body was almost 40% more than before. His strength had also increased significantly. He looked at the number in his retina. [Progress of the mission: 15%] Chapter 5 Purchasing Talisman-Making Materials In half a month, he only managed to complete 15% of the mission. It seemed that it would take some time to reach 100%. It just so happened that he had just broken through to the ninth level of Qi Refinement and still needed to consolidate his realm. Therefore, Jiang Chengxuan continued his seclusion. He was not afraid of being disturbed. This was because before he went into seclusion, he had already paid the rent for the cave abode for a year. At the same time, he activated the protective array of the cave abode. His intention of not wanting to be disturbed was very clear. If anyone still came to disturb him for no reason at this moment, they would definitely become enemies. Just like that. More than half a year had passed. When Jiang Chengxuan ended his seclusion, he had already consolidated the ninth level of Qi Refinement. Looking at his mission progress, it was 100% completed. [Congratulations, host. You have completed a hundred circulations. You have received +1 constitution.] +1 Constitution? Jiang Chengxuan was a little surprised. He did not expect the reward this time to actually increase his constitution. This was really unexpected. As everyone knew, in the cultivation world, there were two things that were very difficult to change. One was comprehension, and the other was constitution. Jiang Chengxuan tried to sense the changes in his body and realized that his spiritual root had not changed at all. It was still False Spiritual Roots of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. Why don¡¯t I try to cultivate? With that in mind, Jiang Chengxuan started to circulate the Origin Returning Technique again. A few days later, Jiang Chengxuan opened his eyes. He was a little excited. As expected, the system was not fooling him. At this moment, his circulation speed was obviously 20% faster than before. At the same time, the spiritual qi he could absorb in one cycle was 20% more than before. With the two of them combined, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cultivation speed was noticeably faster than before. And this was only the effect of having slightly increased his constitution. He really could not imagine those genius cultivators, especially the ones with the legendary Heavenly Spiritual Root. How fast was their cultivation speed? No wonder the various cultivation sects and families valued those disciples with good cultivation aptitude. That difference was really not something that could be bridged with hard work. Fortunately, I have System Daddy around. No matter how big the gap was, he would sooner or later be able to level up and catch up with the others. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but look forward to the next mission. However, two hours passed, four hours passed, a day passed, and two days passed¡­ The system did not issue another mission. This made Jiang Chengxuan a little anxious. Fortunately, he still remembered the system¡¯s initial introduction. This system will issue missions at irregular intervals. He just did not know how long he would have to wait. He hoped it wouldn¡¯t be too long. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan did not intend to stay in the cave abode anymore. Instead, he planned to go out and buy some materials for making talismans. In the past, Jiang Chengxuan was a mid-grade Level 1 Talisman Craftsman. This was also the only skill he had back then. It was also the means by which he supported himself financially to reach the eighth level of Qi Refinement. Now, although the spirit stones he had accumulated could still last him for a while, it was far from enough to support him until he reached the perfected stage of the ninth level of Qi Refinement. Therefore, he needed to sell talismans to make his pocket fuller. At the same time, he wanted to see if anything new had happened in the past six months. When he came out, Jiang Chengxuan immediately realized that there seemed to be a lot more people in the Ganyang Market than half a year ago. After asking around, it turned out that the reason why there were more people in the Ganyang Market now was because of that ruin. It was said that not long ago, another Qi Refinement cultivator successfully joined the Ganyang Sect through the treasures he obtained from the ruin. Moreover, he became an inner disciple and successfully shook off his identity as an independent cultivator. In addition, many people had obtained a lot of cultivation resources from that ruin. This immediately attracted independant cultivators from everywhere. The Ganyang Market naturally became a place for these independant cultivators to gather and rest. Jiang Chengxuan arrived at a shop called the Treasure Pavilion. Immediately, a middle-aged man in his forties came over and asked Jiang Chengxuan enthusiastically what he wanted. The Treasure Pavillion was not as famous as the Cloud Pavilion. There were not as many things sold in the Treasure Pavilion. However, the advantage was that the things here were cheaper than the ones in the Cloud Pavilion. What Jiang Chengxuan wanted were some low-grade talisman-making materials. Naturally, there was no need to be particular about the quality. Soon, the middle-aged man brought over the things Jiang Chengxuan wanted. It cost him a total of 32 spirit stones. If he shopped in the Cloud Pavilion, the price was at least four or five times more expensive. Although four or five spirit stones did not seem to be a lot, it was still a lot for low-level Qi Refinement cultivators like them. Just as Jiang Chengxuan was about to leave, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind him. ¡°Eh? Fellow Daoist Jiang?¡± Jiang Chengxuan turned around and saw Xu Haichuan and his wife, who he had not seen for more than half a year, behind him. At this moment, the two of them could not hide the joy on their faces. Did something good happen? Jiang Chengxuan said with a smile, ¡°So it¡¯s Fellow Daoist Xu and Fellow Daoist Mei. Long time no see.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, Fellow Daoist Jiang. It¡¯s been a long time since we last met.¡± Xu Haichuan and his wife smiled and nodded. ¡°By the way, Fellow Daoist Jiang, what have you been busy with these days?¡± ¡°Wait. You¡­ you broke through to the ninth level of Qi Refinement?¡± It was only at this moment that Xu Haichuan and his wife seemed to have noticed the change in Jiang Chengxuan. A trace of surprise appeared on their faces, and then they cupped their hands. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to have already broken through to the ninth level of Qi Refinement. There¡¯s hope for you to reach the Foundation Establishment realm in the future.¡± ¡°Congratulations!¡± Jiang Chengxuan shook his head modestly. ¡°I was just lucky.¡± ¡°The two of you look like something good has happened.¡± Xu Haichuan and Mei Hongyan looked at each other. Xu Haichuan said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, is that so obvious?¡± ¡°Previously, the two of us entered the ruin and were lucky to find something. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, if you don¡¯t mind, why don¡¯t we go to the Spiritual Taste Restaurant together after we¡¯re done shopping?¡± It was obvious that the couple wanted to befriend Jiang Chengxuan. Although Jiang Chengxuan did not like such socializing, Xu Haichuan and his wife were after all the first two friends he had made since he came to Ganyang City. Even the cave abode he lived in was introduced to him by this couple. It was really not appropriate to reject. Therefore, he nodded. ¡°Alright, then let¡¯s go to the Spiritual Taste Restaurant together later.¡± Chapter 6 Another System Mission The Spiritual Taste Restaurant was considered the most visited restaurant by low-level Qi Refinement cultivators like them in the Ganyang Market. When Jiang Chengxuan and Xu Haichuan arrived, the restaurant was already filled with independant cultivators. They found an empty table by the window and sat down. After asking the shopkeeper for some spirit wine and food, Xu Haichuan looked at Jiang Chengxuan and said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, I think you¡¯ve heard about the situation in that ruin. How about it? Are you interested in exploring that place with us? Maybe we can find the legendary Foundation Establishment opportunity.¡± Xu Haichuan invited Jiang Chengxuan again. Originally, he had already given up on inviting Jiang Chengxuan, but when he saw that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cultivation had already broken through to the ninth level of Qi Refinement, he couldn¡¯t help but want to try again. After all, a cultivator at the ninth level of Qi Refinement was not to be underestimated. If they could really pull him into their team, it would undoubtedly greatly increase the strength of their team. When they entered the ruin to explore again, with Jiang Chengxuan around, it would be more likely for them to come out alive. Unfortunately, Jiang Chengxuan was still not interested in Xu Haichuan¡¯s invitation. He shook his head with a smile. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Fellow Daoist Xu. I¡¯m afraid I¡¯ll disappoint you again this time. I still have something to do. I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t enter the ruin with you.¡± No matter what, they had already invited him twice in a row, so it was not appropriate for him to decline too straightforwardly. However, the couple should be able to understand what he meant. A trace of disappointment appeared on Xu Haichuan and Mei Hongyan¡¯s faces. However, perhaps because Jiang Chengxuan had already broken through to the ninth level of Qi Refinement, Mei Hongyan, who was displeased with Jiang Chengxuan rejecting their invitation back then, was not unhappy this time. On the contrary, a smile appeared on her face. ¡°Since Fellow Daoist Jiang still has something to do, let¡¯s forget about it. However, I believe Fellow Daoist Jiang will more or less be interested in what I¡¯m about to say next.¡± Hearing that, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s curiosity was instantly piqued. He couldn¡¯t help but ask with a smile, ¡°May I know what it is?¡± ¡°Let my husband tell you.¡± Mei Hongyan smiled and turned to Xu Haichuan. Xu Haichuan nodded and said, ¡°It¡¯s about the independant cultivators¡¯ trade fair.¡± ¡°Independant cultivators¡¯ trade fair?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Haichuan nodded. ¡°Three months later, in the DongWon Pavilion of the Ganyang Market, there will be a trade fair specially held for us independant cultivators. At that time, if you have anything you want to buy or trade, you can go to the trade fair to take a look. Perhaps there will be something you want.¡± ¡°I see.¡± As expected, he was indeed a little interested in this trade fair. Even if there was nothing he needed to trade or buy, it was still a good thing for him to go and broaden his horizons. At the thought of this, he immediately thanked Xu Haichuan and his wife. ¡°Thank you for telling me this. This meal is on me. I hope the two of you won¡¯t snatch it from me.¡± Xu Haichuan and his wife said simultaneously, ¡°Then we won¡¯t stand on ceremony, Fellow Daoist Jiang.¡± After the three of them bade farewell and left the Spiritual Taste Pavillion, Jiang Chengxuan returned to his cave abode. Not long after returning to the cave abode, Jiang Chengxuan took out the talisman-making materials he had bought. He planned to use his talisman-making skills to draw some talismans and sell them to earn some spirit stones. Otherwise, no matter how much savings he had, it would not be enough to spend. Moreover, he didn¡¯t have savings. He washed his hands and calmed his mind. Then, he lit a Concentration Incense. With that done, Jiang Chengxuan began to make talismans. What Jiang Chengxuan drew first was a mid-grade Level 1 talisman called the Water Sword Talisman. Once it was used, it could turn into a ten-foot-long water sword to attack the enemy. If a mid-level Qi Refinement cultivator was not careful, he would most likely be knocked down by it. He had already drawn dozens of such talismans in the past. Therefore, it was quite easy to draw this time. About half a day later. Jiang Chengxuan put down the talisman brush in his hand. In front of him was a Water Sword Talisman that emitted a faint spiritual qi. Such a talisman could be sold for seven or eight spirit stones in the market. If it was in high demand, even if it was sold for ten spirit stones, many people would still want it. Just as Jiang Chengxuan put away the Water Sword Talisman and was about to draw the next talisman, the system¡¯s voice suddenly sounded in his mind. [Ding! An achievement mission has been issued. Host, please complete the drawing of the Water Sword Talisman a hundred times.] Hearing this voice, Jiang Chengxuan was immediately excited. The system mission finally came again! However, the mission this time was actually to draw the Water Sword Talisman a hundred times. A drawing progress immediately appeared in his retina. [Current progress of drawing the Water Sword Talisman: 57%] In other words, in the past, he had already successfully drawn 57 Water Sword Talismans. In that case, he only needed to successfully draw 43 more Water Sword Talismans. However, the talisman-making materials he bought previously would probably not be enough. He might have to go out and buy some more later. Just like that. Jiang Chengxuan began his task of drawing the Water Sword Talisman. Two months passed. Jiang Chengxuan spent another 33 spirit stones to buy some talisman-making materials before completing the drawing of the remaining Water Sword Talisman. When the mission progress finally reached 100%, Jiang Chengxuan finally heard the system notification again. ¡°Congratulations, host. You have completed drawing the Water Sword Talisman a hundred times. You have obtained the ability to draw a Level 1 high-grade Water Shield Talisman.¡± In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan felt all kinds of scenes and experiences related to drawing the Water Shield Talisman suddenly appear in his mind. During this process, his talisman-making cultivation unknowingly reached high-grade Level 1. Moreover, his proficiency also increased. A high-grade Level 1 Water Shield Talisman was a defensive talisman. Strictly speaking, it was much more difficult to draw than ordinary high-grade Level 1 offensive talismans. Now that Jiang Chengxuan already had the ability to draw Water Shield Talisman, theoretically speaking, as long as he could obtain the drawing method of other high-grade Level 1 talismans, with some time and effort, he was confident that he could master it. Actually, the reward this time was not as good as the previous ones. However, it was helpful to his current situation, especially since there would be an independent cultivators¡¯ trade fair a month later. At that time, if he could produce some high-grade Level 1 Water Shield Talismans, he should be able to earn a lot. Chapter 7 The Independent Cultivators¡¯ Trade Fair Begins A month passed quickly. When Jiang Chengxuan walked out of the cave abode and was about to head to the DongWon Pavilion to attend the independent cultivators¡¯ trade fair, he already had 44 Water Sword Talismans and 10 Water Shield Talismans on him. Yes. In a month, Jiang Chengxuan successfully drew a total of ten Water Shield Talismans. It had to be said that drawing a high-grade Level 1 talisman was much more difficult than drawing a mid-grade Level 1 talisman. The time and True Essence it took was several times higher. At the same time, their value was several times that of a mid-grade Level 1 talisman. At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan had already arrived at a huge pavilion that covered an area of about a thousand square meters. This was the DongWon Pavilion, where the independant cultivators¡¯ trade fair was held. Jiang Chengxuan took a cursory glance and realized that more than hundreds of independent cultivators had gathered here. As time passed, there would be more. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang.¡± At this moment, someone suddenly called. Jiang Chengxuan turned around and realized that the people who were calling him now were Xu Haichuan and his wife. ¡°This way.¡± Xu Haichuan smiled and waved at him. Jiang Chengxuan immediately walked over. After they exchanged pleasantries, Xu Haichuan pointed at a middle-aged man beside him and said, ¡°Come, Fellow Daoist Jiang, let me introduce you. This is Fellow Daoist Zhang, Zhang Yunfei. Previously, when Hongyan and I were in that ruin, Fellow Daoist Zhang helped us.¡± As he spoke, he looked at Zhang Yunfei and continued with a smile. ¡°Fellow Daoist Zhang, this is Fellow Daoist Jiang, Jiang Chengxuan I mentioned to you before.¡± ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, nice to meet you!¡± After hearing Xu Haichuan¡¯s introduction, Zhang Yunfei immediately cupped his fists at Jiang Chengxuan politely. Jiang Chengxuan immediately cupped his fists politely in return. At the same time, he was surprised to find that this Fellow Daoist Zhang was actually a rare sword cultivator. He carried a sword box on his back. Such people were usually more straightforward and would not scheme against others. The reason why Xu Haichuan and his wife went to the ruin with Zhang Yunfei back then was probably because of this. As they spoke, many more people arrived at the pavilion. Xu Haichuan and his wife secretly sent a voice transmission to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, do you see those people over there? They are all old independant cultivators at the last-stage of Qi Refinement who have been in Ganyang City for more than 30 years. The one on the left is called Feng Kun, a ninth-level Qi Refinement cultivator. He is famous for his golden black halberd. It is said that he cultivates a body tempering technique and is extremely strong. In the middle is the smiling tiger, Li Boren. His weapon is a pair of blades. He is also a ninth-level Qi Refinement cultivator. Many cultivators died in his hands. Fellow Daoist Jiang, if you meet him in the future, you have to be careful. The person on the right is Chen Zixian. Although this woman is only at the seventh level of Qi Refinement, she is a famous Level 1 high-grade alchemist among us Qi Refinement independant cultivators. Many fellow daoists have once looked for her to refine pills. The last one is Zhou Yuanfang. It is said that this person has once escaped from a new Foundation Establishment cultivator. Even after so many years, he is still safe and sound. It can be seen that this person is not ordinary.¡± ¡­ It had to be said that Xu Haichuan and his wife were familiar with many cultivators. Jiang Chengxuan also learned a lot from them. Just as the couple was about to continue, Zhang Yunfei suddenly said flatly. ¡°It¡¯s starting.¡± They turned around and saw that on the platform in front of the crowd, a ninth-level Qi Refinement cultivator in a Daoist robe had already taken the lead to go on stage. He first cupped his fists and greeted the cultivators below the stage before taking out two things from his robe. One was a high-grade Level 1 Dharma artifact, a curved saber, and a high-grade Level 1 spiritual fruit called the White Cloud Fruit. They were all quite good things. The former was worth about 300 spirit stones. The latter was slightly lower, but it was still worth not less than a hundred spirit stones. This was mainly related to the fact that the White Cloud Fruit was one of the supplementary ingredients for refining a certain Level 2 medicinal pill. Otherwise, an ordinary high-grade Level 1 spiritual fruit would be worth dozens of spirit stones at most. At this moment. The Daoist-robed cultivator said to everyone, ¡°Everyone, I believe you know the value of the two things in my hand. ¡°I want to use them to exchange for a high-grade Level 1 Dharma artifact like a horsetail whisk and an item of equal value.¡± Soon, a burly man with a curly beard stood up. He happened to have a horsetail whisk-type Dharma artifact that the Daoist-robed cultivator needed in his hand, so he immediately tradedhanged it with him. As for the White Cloud Fruit, Chen Zixian traded it with two high-grade Level 1 True Essence Returning Pills. The True Essence Returning Pill could help a late-stage Qi Refinement cultivator recover his True Essence. One was worth about 60 to 70 spirit stones. The Daoist-robed cultivator clearly had a good bargain. However, from the looks of it, Chen Zixian did not seem to care. Then, a few cultivators at the mid and late stages of Qi Refinement went on stage. Most of the items they took out were mid to low-grade talismans, precious materials, spiritual herbs, and low-grade cultivation techniques. There were many kinds, but they were not very useful to the current Jiang Chengxuan. Until the cultivator called Zhou Yuanfang went on stage. What he took out was a mid-grade Level 1 defensive Dharma artifact and a talisman book that has a comprehensive record of Level 1 talismans. Jiang Chengxuan was not very interested in that mid-grade Level 1 defensive Dharma artifact. On the other hand, the talisman book of Level 1 talismans he took out later piqued Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s interest. If there was a high-grade Level 1 talisman crafting method inside, he had to try his best to get it. At this moment. Zhou Yuanfang said, ¡°My mid-grade Level 1 defensive Dharma artifact is priced at 200 Spirit Stones or something of equivalent value. As for this talisman book of Level 1 talismans, because it¡¯s incomplete, it¡¯s priced at 300 spirit stones or something of equivalent value.¡± ¡°Can you tell me which high-grade Level 1 talismans are included in the talisman book?¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke. Hearing that, Xu Haichuan, his wife, and Zhang Yunfei looked at him in surprise. Xu Haichuan couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, what are you¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled. ¡°Fellow Daoist Xu, to be honest, I just learned to make high-grade Level 1 Talismans not long ago, so I¡¯m quite interested in that Level 1 talisman book.¡± These words immediately shocked Xu Haichuan and his wife. They really did not expect that Jiang Chengxuan was actually a talisman craftsman. What was more, he had even become a high-grade Level 1 talisman craftsman. This was really¡­ On stage, Zhou Yuanfang was stunned for a moment before looking at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°In this talisman book of Level 1 talismans, there are a total of three high-grade Level 1 talismans. They were the Golden Light Talisman, the Earth Escape Talisman, and the Fire Snake Talisman. Are you interested in it?¡± Chapter 8 Selling Talismans Hearing Zhou Yuanfang¡¯s introduction, Jiang Chengxuan was tempted. It had to be said that these three high-grade Level 1 talismans were not bad. The Golden Light Talisman could exorcise evil and kill ghosts, and it could also cleanse some poisonous things. It had a considerable restraining effect on evil cultivators and demonic cultivators. The Earth Escape Talisman was a life-saving talisman. When activated, it could instantly allow a cultivator to travel 15 kilometers. As for the last Fire Snake Talisman, as the name suggested, it was naturally a lethal talisman of the fire attribute. When activated, it could release a fire snake that was dozens of feet long, accompanied by a high temperature that was enough to melt metal. As he thought, Jiang Chengxuan took out three Water Shield Talismans and four Water Sword Talismans from his pocket and said to Zhou Yuanfang, ¡°I¡¯ll use these three high-grade Level 1 Water Shield Talismans and these four mid-grade Level 1 Water Sword Talismans to trade with you. What do you think?¡± Generally speaking, the price of a high-grade Level 1 Water Shield Talisman was about 70 to 80 spirit stones. A mid-grade Level 1 Water Sword Talisman was worth about 15 spirit stones. Given the current market price, it was actually not a good bargain for Jiang Chengxuan. On the stage, Zhou Yuanfang¡¯s expression changed slightly as he said to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°One more Water Shield Talisman, and this talisman book is yours.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately shook his head. ¡°That¡¯s impossible. At most, I¡¯ll give you one more Water Sword Talisman.¡± ¡°Deal!¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s offer, Zhou Yuanfang quickly nodded. Soon, the two of them completed the deal. After this, many people present noticed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s presence and were looking at him. Clearly, some people were already guessing if Jiang Chengxuan was a talisman master since he could take out so many mid-grade and high-grade talismans. Even the alchemist, Chen Zixian, couldn¡¯t help but throw a few more glances at Jiang Chengxuan. This was because among all the occupations, Talisman Master, Alchemist, Armament Master, and Array Master, were the ones that received the most attention and respect. If Jiang Chengxuan was really a high-grade Level 1 Talisman Master, coupled with his cultivation at the ninth level of Qi Refinement, he would really be admirable. At least in their circle of Qi Refinement independant cultivators, he was definitely a top figure. In fact, Jiang Chengxuan did not want to be in the limelight at all. However, the talisman book of Level 1 talismans was really important to him. He couldn¡¯t miss this good opportunity, so he naturally couldn¡¯t care less about attracting attention. In any case, when he perfected the ninth level of Qi Refinement, he would try to break through to the Foundation Establishment realm. At that time, Qi Refinement cultivators would not be a threat to him. At this moment. Xu Haichuan and his wife were still in disbelief that Jiang Chengxuan was a high-grade Level 1 Talisman Master. After a while. Xu Haichuan looked at Jiang Chengxuan and said with a forced smile, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, you¡¯re really something.¡± ¡°Not at all, not at all.¡± Jiang Chengxuan quickly shook his head. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, with your current cultivation and the talisman-making skills you have mastered, your chances of entering the Foundation Establishment Realm are quite high. Unlike me and my wife, we still don¡¯t see any hope of reaching the Foundation Establishment Realm.¡± This topic suddenly became a little heavy. For a moment, Jiang Chengxuan did not know how to answer. In the current cultivation world, there were hundreds of thousands of Qi Refinement cultivators. However, in the end, only one in a hundred cultivators could successfully turn their True Essence into liquid and advance to the Foundation Establishment realm. If not for the system, he did not have the confidence to successfully build his foundation in the future. ¡°By the way, Fellow Daoist Jiang.¡± At this moment, Xu Haichuan suddenly asked, ¡°I wonder if you have any Water Shield Talismans left. If there¡¯s any left, I want to buy one.¡± Hearing Xu Haichuan¡¯s words, Zhang Yunfei couldn¡¯t help but look over. He also said, ¡°If there¡¯s any left, I want to buy one too.¡± Clearly, a high-grade Level 1 defensive talisman that could condense a water shield was very popular among many Qi Refinement cultivators. Jiang Chengxuan thought for a moment and said, ¡°I still have a few Water Shield Talismans. If you want it, I¡¯ll give you a 20% discount at the market price. How about 55 Spirit Stones each?¡± How could they say no to such a good price? However, there were too many people coming and going now. They planned to complete the deal after this trade fair ended. The trade fair lasted for a total of two days. During this period, Jiang Chengxuan went on stage to sell his remaining talismans. In the end, he traded for a lot of talisman-making materials from Feng Kun and the other cultivators. Most of the materials were used to make the Golden Light Talisman, the Earth Escape Talisman, and the Fire Snake Talisman. In addition, Jiang Chengxuan also obtained 200 spirit stones. Since he was already known, Jiang Chengxuan no longer cared about the attention of the cultivators. While he could. he had to get what he needed first. After the trade fair ended, Jiang Chengxuan, Xu Haichuan, and the others found a time to complete the deal. He successfully obtained another 165 spirit stones. Including the spirit stones he had accumulated previously, Jiang Chengxuan now had more than 500 spirit stones. Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t linger outside. Instead, he quickly returned to his cave abode in the Ganyang Market. After paying the rent for another year, Jiang Chengxuan began to enter seclusion again. As he studied the drawing of the three high-grade Level 1 talismans, he slowly refined his True Essence at the ninth level of Qi Refinement. Just like that. Unknowingly, more than half a year passed. At this moment, he had already mastered all three high-grade Level 1 talismans. He even drew two of them each. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly felt the restriction in his cave abode being activated. This immediately made him frown. However, when he summoned the projection outside the cave abode and saw the person standing outside, he was shocked. The person standing outside his cave abode was his acquaintance, Xu Haichuan. However, unlike before, at this moment, he was missing an arm. Moreover, Mei Hongyan, who had always been by his side, was nowhere to be seen at this moment. Chapter 9 Breaking Through to the Foundation Establishment Realm (I) What is going on? Jiang Chengxuan instinctively had a bad feeling. When he lifted the restriction of the cave abode and let Xu Haichuan in, Xu Haichuan¡¯s first sentence made Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, my Dao companion, Hong Yan, is dead.¡± Although Jiang Chengxuan had already guessed it, when he heard it from Xu Haichuan, he was still shocked. ¡°Fellow Daoist Xu, what exactly happened? She was fine half a year ago. Why did she¡­?¡± A trace of hatred flashed across Xu Haichuan¡¯s eyes. He said, ¡°It¡¯s the smiling tiger, Li Boren. Three months ago, I went to the ruin with Hongyan and Fellow Daoist Zhang to explore. On the way, we met Li Boren. At that time, we were already very careful, but we didn¡¯t expect to still be set up by Li Boren.¡± At this point, Xu Haichuan took a deep breath and looked at Jiang Chengxuan, continuing. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, I actually came to look for you today to ask for your help.¡± ¡°You need my help?¡± Jiang Chengxuan immediately frowned. Although he sympathized with Xu Haichuan and his wife, to be honest, he was unwilling to get involved in this. After struggling at the bottom of the cultivation world for a hundred years, he knew very well that if he wanted to live long in this cruel cultivation world, the first and most important thing was to stay out of trouble. Moreover, the relationship between the two sides was not that good. Of course, even if the relationship between the two sides was really that good, Jiang Chengxuan would only avenge them in his own way. He would definitely not take the risk easily, let alone put himself in an absolutely dangerous environment. Seeing that Jiang Chengxuan seemed to have misunderstood, Xu Haichuan quickly explained. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, don¡¯t misunderstand. I only wanted to borrow two talismans from you. It would be even better if it¡¯s high-grade Level 1 offensive talismans. To be honest, I¡¯m already penniless. Even if you¡¯re willing to lend me two talismans, I might not be able to pay you back in the future.¡± Therefore, if you don¡¯t want to, I can understand.¡± Hearing Xu Haichuan¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan fell silent for a moment before looking at Xu Haichuan seriously. ¡°Brother Xu, do you have to do this?¡± Seeing that Jiang Chengxuan suddenly called him Brother Xu, Xu Haichuan couldn¡¯t help but feel touched. He nodded with a very firm expression. ¡°The hatred of killing my wife is irreconcilable. Even if I die, I have to give it a try.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan knew that Xu Haichuan had made up his mind, so he did not persuade him anymore. Instead, he took out two Fire Snake Talismans, two Earth Escape Talismans, and two Water Shield Talismans from his storage bag and handed them to Xu Haichuan. ¡°Brother Xu, take these talismans. That¡¯s all I can help you with. No matter what, try not to die.¡± ¡°Thank¡­ thank you.¡± Xu Haichuan¡¯s voice was suddenly choked with sobs. However, he still tried his best to control his emotions and bowed to Jiang Chengxuan gratefully. ¡°Brother Jiang, I will never forget your kindness. If I¡¯m lucky enough to survive this time, if Brother Jiang needs me to do anything, I¡¯ll go through fire and water to do it for you!¡± With that, Xu Haichuan put away the talismans and left Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave abode. Looking at Xu Haichuan¡¯s figure gradually leaving, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but sigh deeply. He knew that it was unlikely for Xu Haichuan to return alive. This was how the cultivation world was. People came and went. Even if they were acquaintances and friends, they wouldn¡¯t stay in each other¡¯s life for long. This was not the first time Jiang Chengxuan had experienced such a thing. However, every time it happened, he would inevitably feel sad. Next, Jiang Chengxuan continued to do his own thing. Every day, other than accumulating and refining True Essence, he would study the other talismans in the Level 1 talisman book. It had to be said that although this talisman book was incomplete, it was still very helpful to Jiang Chengxuan. At least it gave him a lot of insight and experience in making Level 1 talismans. Just like that, the days passed uneventfully. During this period, he went out a few more times. Firstly, he wanted to sell talismans, and secondly, he wanted to buy some materials to make talismans and ask for some information. Two years had passed, and Jiang Chengxuan had never seen Xu Haichuan or heard anything about him. Even the smiling tiger, Li Boren, seemed to have disappeared into thin air. He never showed up again. It was unknown if the two of them had perished together or if they had both left the Ganyang Market. However, no matter what, these things did not affect Jiang Chengxuan. At this moment, he had already placed all his energy and attention on entering the Foundation Establishment Realm. Yes. Just a month ago, Jiang Chengxuan felt that his True Essence and divine sense seemed to have reached a bottleneck. No matter how he cultivated and refined the True Essence in his body, there was no increase or change. It was like a palm-sized bottle. No matter how much water you poured into it, it could only hold so much. The only way to break this bottleneck was to increase the size of the bottle. At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan sat cross-legged in his cave abode. He had already set up a small Level 2 Spirit Gathering Array around him. He had bought it from the Cloud Pavilion previously with more than 800 spirit stones. This was to ensure that he had enough spiritual energy while he was attempting to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm. Even if the system had bestowed him a chance to break through successfully, it was still better to be safe than sorry. Soon. The True Essence in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body began to surge. This was a sign that he was about to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm. Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t afford to be careless and used the reward given by the system to successfully break through. In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan felt the True Essence in his body suddenly become extremely violent. The True Essence quickly flowed through the meridians in his entire body and finally gathered in his dantian. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression changed slightly. He could clearly feel that with the violent nature of the True Essence in his body, it was impossible for his dantian and meridians to withstand it. It might even shatter him on the spot. However, strangely, at this moment, there seemed to be an extremely mysterious power in his body. Not only did it protect his dantian and meridians, but it also helped his dantian and meridians withstand the impact of the violent True Essence, causing his dantian and meridians to gradually become tough. Just like that. This chaotic state in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body lasted for a week. A week later, the violent gaseous True Essence in his body suddenly began to turn liquid. Chapter 10 Breaking Through to the Foundation Establishment Realm (II) True Essence turned into liquid. This was a sign that he was about to reach the Foundation Establishment Realm. Jiang Chengxuan did not dare to relax at all. He quickly focused all his attention on compressing the gaseous True Essence that had yet to be converted. Slowly, the amount of liquid True Essence in his body increased. When he turned all the gaseous True Essence in his body into liquid True Essence, an aura that completely surpassed the Qi Refinement Realm suddenly burst out of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body. Waves of spiritual qi of heavens and earth began to swarm towards Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave abode. It was obvious to the naked eye that he, who originally looked to be in his forties or fifties, began to look younger again. In the blink of an eye, Jiang Chengxuan looked like a young man in his mid-twenties. His lifespan instantly increased by about a hundred years. This was a jaw-dropping transformation. The difference between the Foundation Establishment Realm and the Qi Refinement Realm was as big as the difference between an adult and a four or five-year-old child. This was not just a change in lifespan. From True Essence to divine sense, there was a change in all aspects. In the outside world. When the surrounding spiritual qi began to quickly gather towards the cave abode where Jiang Chengxuan was, the Foundation Establishment Cultivators standing in the Ganyang Market couldn¡¯t help but narrow their eyes. Wait! Someone is trying to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm! The first to react was the Foundation Establishment cultivator in charge of managing the cave abodes nearby. This person was called Xue Tianyang, a deacon of the Ganyang Sect. Five years ago, he was sent here to manage the cave abode industry. Looking at the dense spiritual qi, he determined that the probability of Jiang Chengxuan successfully reaching the Foundation Establishment Realm was probably more than 90%. He immediately found the Qi Refinement cultivator who was in charge of renting the cave abode to Jiang Chengxuan and started to ask him about who the resident was. Unexpectedly, it was actually a high-grade Level 1 Talisman Master. Xue Tianyang was a little surprised. Without further ado, he quickly appeared outside Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave abode. Not long after he appeared outside Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave abode, several streaks of light quickly flashed over from not far away. There were a total of five people, three men and two women. They were Gu Qianshan, the elder of the Eternal Sky Sect, Wan Donglai, the elder of the Flowing Cloud Sect, Ye Feichen, the elder of an immortal family, the Ye family, Qiu Yishui, the elder of the Sunset Sect, and Shen Ruyan, the elder of the immoral family, the Shen family. The five of them were all at the Foundation Establishment Realm. Among them, Gu Qianshan from the Eternal Sky Sect and Wan Donglai from the Flowing Cloud Sect looked like middle-aged men. Ye Feichen from the Ye family looked like an old man in his sixties. Qiu Yishui from the Sunset Cloud and Shen Ruyan from the Shen family were both 25 or 26 years old beautiful women. At this moment, the five of them looked at the cave abode where Jiang Chengxuan was. Gu Qianshan from the Eternal Sky Sect couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°With such a violent spiritual qi fluctuation, if I¡¯m not wrong, the fellow Daoist in the cave abode probably broke through to the Foundation Establishment Realm on his own instead of using the Foundation Establishment Pill.¡± As everyone knew, if a cultivator used the Foundation Establishment Pill to reach the Foundation Establishment Realm, because the Foundation Establishment Pill contained extremely rich spiritual qi, after consuming it, their body would first absorb the spiritual qi contained in the Foundation Establishment Pill. In that case, the commotion would definitely not be as huge as now. ¡°This fellow Daoist is really admirable. I¡¯m impressed.¡± Qiu Yishui couldn¡¯t help but praise with a smile. Hearing her words, Wan Donglai from the Flowing Cloud Sect chuckled. ¡°Why? Are you starting to express goodwill to the fellow Daoist in the cave abode? Don¡¯t forget that the Sunset Sect only accepts female disciples.¡± Qiu Yishui glanced at Wan Donglai and sneered. ¡°Fellow Daoist Wan, is there anything wrong with what I just said? It¡¯s true that the Sunset Sect mainly accepts female disciples, but we are also quite eager to take in fellow Daoists who are bold enough to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm on their own.¡± Clearly. At this moment, the six people who appeared, including Xue Tianyang of the Ganyang Sect, were all here for Jiang Chengxuan. Their goal was naturally to rope him in. After all, if a sect and family wanted to grow stronger, they could not just rely on their own people. Recruiting disciples and talents was an indispensable thing. Especially a cultivator like Jiang Chengxuan, who reached the Foundation Establishment Realm on his own, was someone the immortal families and sects yearned for. After all, the fact that he dared to reach the Foundation Establishment Realm in the market meant that he was not a demonic cultivator. His background should not be a problem. The fact that he reached the Foundation Establishment Realm on his own meant that his Dao heart and potential were both unquestionable. In terms of the density of True Essence, cultivators who reached the Foundation Establishment Realm by themselves were at least two to three times stronger than those who took the Foundation Establishment Pill. Therefore, at this moment, even Xue Tianyang, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator from the Ganyang Sect, was abnormally eager to recruit Jiang Chengxuan. He glanced at the five people present and smiled. ¡°Since everyone is here for the fellow Daoist in the cave abode, how about we each use our own methods and see who can successfully recruit him? No matter who that Fellow Daoist chooses in the end, don¡¯t fall out with each other.¡± Hearing this, everyone present nodded. At this moment. In the cave abode. Jiang Chengxuan felt the change in his body and finally smiled. He had finally reached the Foundation Establishment Realm. At the same time, a system notification suddenly sounded in his mind. [Ding! Congratulations, host. You have broken through to the Foundation Establishment Realm and obtained a mid-grade Level 2 Dharma artifact, the Flying Sword, the Purple Flame Sword.] Immediately, a flying sword that was completely purple and surrounded by purple flames suddenly appeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan. Seeing this mid-grade Level 2 flying sword, Jiang Chengxuan was pleasantly surprised. He really did not expect the system to give him such a reward after he broke through to the Foundation Establishment Realm. This was too considerate. Just now, he was still thinking about how to obtain the corresponding Dharma artifacts, cultivation techniques, and spells after breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm. Unexpectedly, the system helped him solve one of the problems. Later, as long as he completely consolidated his realm and mastered the initial cultivation technique of the Foundation Establishment Realm, he would have the ability to fight a mid-stage Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator should he bump into one. As for how to obtain the cultivation technique and spells for the Foundation Establishment Realm¡­ Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but look outside his cave abode. He could get it from them. Jiang Chengxuan had long sensed the presence of the six people who appeared outside his cave abode. Moreover, he knew the background of these six people very well. The only problem was which one to choose. Chapter 11 Recruitment That¡¯s right. After breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, Jiang Chengxuan did not intend to be an independent cultivator anymore. That would be too tiring. He had to fight for the resources alone. Moreover, it was not efficient at all. Although after joining a sect or family, if he wanted resources, he had to make contributions, it could at least save him a lot of energy and time. He no longer had to work hard to gather resources and materials. As for the rules he had to abide by. Nothing in this world was perfect. Everything was relative. While you were restricted by the sect rules, you were also protected by the sect. Instead of worrying about that, he might as well think about which sect or family could provide him the greatest benefit. For the time being, Jiang Chengxuan only wanted to join an immortal family. There were a few reasons why he did not consider the sect first. However, the most important reason was that the environment in the sect was too complicated. To put it bluntly, there were many factions within a sect. According to what Jiang Chengxuan knew, the current owner of the Ganyang Market, the Ganyang Sect, was divided into three factions. If he chose to join the Ganyang Sect, he would undoubtedly be involved in the checks and balances of the three factions. This was absolutely unavoidable. This would undoubtedly consume a lot of his time and energy and affect his cultivation. It was something Jiang Chengxuan did not want to face no matter what. If this was the case for the Ganyang Sect, the situation in the other sects would definitely not be any better. This was due to the mechanism by which the sects functioned. There would not be too many exceptions. On the other hand, because of familial ties, the struggles and strife in cultivation families would be much less. Even if there was, it was a relatively benign competition. Most of the time, they would focus their efforts in one direction to achieve some goal together. Of course, nothing was absolute. There were also sects that weren¡¯t divided, and cultivation families that were falling apart from within. That was why Jiang Chengxuan needed to judge well and consider carefully. At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan did not stay in his cave abode for long. He tidied up and lifted the restriction before walking out. When he came out, he immediately saw Xue Tianyang and the others, who had been waiting here for a long time. When Xue Tianyang and the others saw Jiang Chengxuan come out, their eyes lit up. Xue Tianyang was the first to smile and say, ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, you should be Fellow Daoist Jiang, Jiang Chengxuan, right? Congratulations on successfully reaching the Foundation Establishment Realm. You have a chance of reaching the Violet Palace Realm in the future.¡± When the others heard this, they immediately spoke. ¡°Fellow Daoist Xue is right. For Fellow Daoist Jiang to successfully reach the Foundation Establishment Realm on your own, it can be seen that you have perseverance, talent, and luck. You will definitely have a bright future. The Eternal Sky Sect is thirsty for talents like Fellow Daoist Jiang. You can consider joining my sect. I can guarantee you that as long as you¡¯re willing to join the Eternal Sky Sect, we will immediately give you the position of an elder. Other than that, there will be cave abodes, cultivation techniques, and Dharma artifacts for you to choose freely. Fellow Daoist Jiang, I won¡¯t disappoint you.¡± Hearing Gu Qianshan¡¯s words, Xue Tianyang, Wan Donglai, Qiu Yishui, and the others all cursed in their hearts. However, at this moment, they knew that this was not the time to argue with Gu Qianshan. The most important thing now was to think of a way to recruit Jiang Chengxuan. That way, not only would the sect or family have one more Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivator, but as people who led Jiang Chengxuan to join the sect or family, they would also be rewarded for their contributions. This was also the main reason why they wanted to think of a way to rope Jiang Chengxuan into their sect or family. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, I don¡¯t think I need to tell you about the status of the Ganyang Sect in the cultivation world of the Yun Nation. The cultivation techniques, treasures, and cultivation resources in the sect are not something other Violet Palace sects or families could compare to. Although I can¡¯t promise you the position of an elder, I have no problem in making you a deacon just like me. If you¡¯re lucky, it¡¯s not impossible for you to become a disciple of the ancestor of the Ganyang Sect who is in the Golden Core Realm in the future. I believe that you will make the right choice.¡± Xue Tianyang was very confident. In fact, he had successfully recruited Foundation Establishment Cultivators for his sect more than twice. In the past, when the new Foundation Establishment cultivators heard that they could join the Ganyang Sect, one of the three overlords of the Yun Nation, they nodded in agreement without any hesitation. However, what Jiang Chengxuan pursued was stability, peace, and no trouble. Different pursuits meant different choices. At this moment, Wan Donglai, Ye Feichen, Qiu Yishui, and Shen Ruyan also invited Jiang Chengxuan and promised him something. The offers were similar to what Gu Qianshan said at the beginning. Jiang Chengxuan did not give an answer right on the spot. Instead, he said that he needed to think about it carefully and would give everyone an answer when he had really thought it through. Actually, he had already made up his mind on who to choose, but he didn¡¯t want to embarrass the other five people. If he rejected them outright, it was hard to say what they would feel. They might feel that he looked down on them and didn¡¯t give them any face. In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, it was better to wait until they left before taking the initiative to visit the one he wanted to join. He believed that as long as they were not really narrow-minded, they would not have any bad impressions of him because of this. In fact, the fact that they were sent here by their sect to recruit talents meant that they should be very easy to talk to. Otherwise, they would be more likely to recruit enemies rather than talents. Chapter 12 The Shen Immortal Family When everyone heard Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, they more or less understood what he meant. The way Jiang Chengxuan handled it left a good impression on them. No matter what, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator who was polite and humble was definitely a hundred or a thousand times better than those arrogant ones. At the thought of this, the six of them did not stay any longer. They smiled and bade farewell to Jiang Chengxuan before leaving. The next day. Jiang Chengxuan arrived at the base of the Shen immortal family in the Ganyang Market. That¡¯s right. The one Jiang Chengxuan chose to join was the Shen Immortal family headquartered in Flat Land County in the southeast of the Yun Nation. There were three reasons why he chose the Shen Immortal family. Firstly, the Shen Immortal family was relatively open-minded. Their reputation was one of the best among the various immortal families in the Yun Nation. Just because you weren¡¯t a member of the Shen family didn¡¯t mean you would be treated differently. At least on the surface, they were harmonious. There were naturally not many dramas happening in such a family. If he stayed there, he could save himself a lot of trouble. Then there was the strength and background of the Shen Immortal family. To be honest, the Shen Immortal family was not very strong among the various immortal families and sects of the Yun Nation. Until now, there was only one person in the Violet Palace Realm in the family. Currently, there were a total of eight Foundation Establishment Cultivators either recruited from the outside world or were originally from the family. If Jiang Chengxuan was included, there would be nine. Such strength was definitely not considered strong, but it was not weak either. What was worth mentioning about the Shen Immortal family was the backer behind it. That was Shen Mengxue, a Violet Palace cultivator of the Ganyang Sect. She was also the younger sister of the Violet Palace Ancestor of the Shen Immortal family. Most importantly, she was also the Dao companion of one of the current Golden Core cultivators of the Ganyang Sect. With this relationship, in the next 200 years, the status of the Shen Immortal family in the cultivation world of the Yun Nation would be very difficult to shake. If he stayed in such an immortal family, he would definitely be able to have a relatively peaceful time. As for the last reason, it was what Shen Ruyan said to him secretly through voice transmission before she left yesterday. Shen Ruyan told Jiang Chengxuan that if he was willing to join the Shen Immortal family this time, not only would he be able to obtain a Level 2 cave abode, but he would also be paid 550 spirit stones a year and a Level 2 cultivation technique that he could cultivate until he reached the late-stage Foundation Establishment realm. Moreover, he would be allowed to choose a Level 2 spell for free from the Shen Immortal family¡¯s Sutra Depository to practice. In addition, the Shen Immortal family could also provide Jiang Chengxuan with a Level 2 talisman book for free. It included the method of making all the low-grade Level 2 talismans and some mid-grade Level 2 talismans. The only condition was that after Jiang Chengxuan advanced to a Level 2 Talisman Master, if he had any talismans to sell, he had to sell them to the Shen Immortal family first. The offer from the Shen Immortal family was the most generous among the others. Not to mention that the current internal and external environment of the Shen Immortal family was the most suitable for Jiang Chengxuan. There was no reason for him not to choose the Shen Immortal family. At this moment. When Shen Ruyan saw Jiang Chengxuan coming over, a smile immediately appeared on her face. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, welcome! I knew you would choose us.¡± Jiang Chengxuan said with a smile, ¡°Elder Shen, it¡¯s my honor to join you. The offer is too generous and I can¡¯t find a reason to decline it.¡± As they spoke, the two of them laughed heartily. Shen Ruyan said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, wait for me for a while. After I¡¯ve arranged everything here, I¡¯ll bring you to the Shen family¡¯s headquarter. I believe that my elder brother, the head of the Shen immortal family, will definitely be very happy to see you.¡± Jiang Chengxuan was a little surprised. From what Shen Ruyan said, she seemed to be the sister of the current head of the Shen family. That made sense. Otherwise, if she were an ordinary elder of the Shen immortal family, she would probably not be able to make such a generous offer so readily. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately smiled and nodded at Shen Ruyan. ¡°Then I¡¯ll have to trouble you, Elder Shen.¡± After a while. After Shen Ruyan finished arranging everything, she smiled and said to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, I¡¯ve already sent a message to inform my brother that you¡¯ve agreed to join the Shen Immortal family. My brother has already agreed to the offer I promised you. If there¡¯s nothing else you have to do, let¡¯s set off now.¡± ¡°Ok!¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. Soon, the two of them left the Shen family¡¯s base in the Ganyang Market. After walking out of the Ganyang Market, they flew towards Flat Land County in the southeast of the Yun Nation. It was almost a strenuous journey from Ganyang Market to Flat Land County. Even with Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s speed, it would take at least a month. Moreover, they also needed to stop and rest from time to time. Therefore, when the two of them arrived at the Shen family¡¯s territory in Flat Land County, almost a month and a half had passed. The Shen Immortal family¡¯s headquarter was built on a Level 3 spirit vein. The spirit vein was located in a mountain called Splendid Jade Mountain. There was a mid-grade Level 3 defensive formation called Six Essences Formation set up on it. It was said to be able to withstand the combined attack of several late-stage Violet Palace Realm cultivators. Inside the headquarter, there were many illusion arrays. Without a token, even if a person from the Violet Palace Realm entered, they would be lost for a long time. At this moment, just as Shen Ruyan lifted the mountain-protecting array and entered the Shen Immortal family with Jiang Chengxuan, they saw four streaks of light suddenly flying over from afar. When the light got closer, they realized that there were three men and a woman. They looked to be in their forties. Their cultivation levels were all at the Foundation Establishment Realm. One of them was at the ninth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm and had an extraordinary aura. He was the current head of the Shen Immortal family and Shen Ruyan¡¯s brother, Shen Daoming. At this moment, his gaze landed on his sister, Shen Ruyan, and a smile appeared on his face. ¡°Ruyan, you¡¯re back.¡± As he spoke, he and the other three people present couldn¡¯t help but shift their gazes to Jiang Chengxuan. Shen Daoming smiled and said, ¡°Fellow Daoist, you must be Jiang Chengxuan, right? We heard about you from Ruyan. You are a fine-looking young man. As expected of someone who could successfully reach the Foundation Establishment Realm on his own. I¡¯m the current head of the Shen Immortal family, Shen Daoming. On behalf of the entire Shen Immortal family, I welcome you to join us!¡± With that, he and the other three elders of the Shen family at the Foundation Establishment Realm cupped their fists at Jiang Chengxuan. Chapter 13 Choosing a Cave Abode Jiang Chengxuan quickly returned the greeting. ¡°You flatter me. I was just lucky.¡± The two sides exchanged pleasantries. Only then did Shen Daoming smile and continue, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, let me introduce you.¡± As he spoke, he pointed at a green-robed man among the three. This is my brother, Shen Daofeng. He¡¯s currently an elder of the Shen Immortal family¡¯s Hall of Impartation. This is Ruyan and my cousin, Shen Rushuang. She¡¯s a Level 2 alchemist.¡± Shen Daoming pointed at the only woman among the three. Finally, he pointed at the only man among the three with a long saber on his back and introduced with a smile, ¡°As for this person, just like you, he¡¯s an elder who joined the Shen family from the outside. He is Xiong Wandao, now an elder of the Shen Immortal family¡¯s Law Enforcement Hall.¡± Huh, an elder of the Law Enforcement Hall? Jiang Chengxuan was slightly surprised and subconsciously looked at Elder Xiong. It seemed that this Elder Xiong was really trusted by the Shen Immortal family. Otherwise, it was unlikely for an outsider to be the elder of the Law Enforcement Hall. After all, everyone knew that places like the Hall of Impartation and the Law Enforcement Hall were the core of a sect or family. People in these positions were definitely the core and most trusted group of people. At this moment, Elder Xiong seemed to have sensed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s gaze and immediately smiled and nodded at him. ¡°Elder Jiang, when you have time, you must come and drink with me.¡± His words were sincere. It was obvious that this Elder Xiong was friendly to Jiang Chengxuan. It made sense. Any cultivator who could reach the Foundation Establishment realm was not a fool. They would always try to make more friends, especially the ones with the same or higher realm. Who would be so stupid as to deliberately offend a cultivator of the same realm as them for no reason? Moreover, it was a cultivator like Jiang Chengxuan who reached the Foundation Establishment Realm on his own. As they spoke, they arrived at a hall. Shen Daoming took out a token, a map, and a storage bag and smiled at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, from now on, you¡¯re the guest elder of the Shen Immortal family and the ninth Foundation Establishment Realm elder of the Shen Immortal family. Take this token that represents your identity. From now on, in the Shen Immortal family, other than a few special areas, you can use this token to enter and leave as you please.¡± As he spoke, he handed the storage bag to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°In this storage bag is your salary as a guest elder this year. There¡¯s a total of 550 spirit stones and some daily items. You can take a look later. As for this map¡­¡± Shen Daoming handed the map to Jiang Chengxuan. It includes all the empty Level 2 cave abodes in the Shen Immortal family. You can choose which cave abode you want on this map to use as a place to cultivate in the future.¡± In addition, this map also marks the entire Flat Land County and some of the surrounding areas. In your free time, Elder Jiang, you can go and explore it yourself.¡± After that, the few of them chatted for a while. Shen Daoming smiled and looked at Shen Ruyan. ¡°By the way, Ruyan, Elder Jiang just came to the Shen Immortal family, so he is not very familiar with many places in the Shen Immortal family. Why don¡¯t you show him around?¡± ¡°Good.¡± Shen Ruyan smiled and nodded. A while later. Shen Ruyan left the hall with Jiang Chengxuan. Looking at the two of them disappear, Shen Daoming turned to look at the three people present and asked. ¡°Daofeng, Cousin Rushuang, and Elder Xiong, what do you think of Jiang Chengxuan?¡± Shen Daofeng, who was dressed in green, nodded and said simply. ¡°Good.¡± Shen Rushuang pondered for a moment before saying, ¡°I can¡¯t tell for the time being, but it should be fine to let him be the guest elder.¡± In the end, Xiong Wandao chuckled. ¡°Leader Shen, why are you worrying so much? As time passes, we will naturally be able to tell what kind of a person he is. Are you afraid that he will elope with your sister?¡± Hearing this, Shen Daoming couldn¡¯t help but laugh. He couldn¡¯t help but reach out and tap Xiong Wandao. ¡°Old Xiong, you just won¡¯t stop making fun of people.¡± ¡­ At the same time, Shen Ruyan brought Jiang Chengxuan around the entire Shen Immortal family to familiarize him with the environment. Then, according to the map in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand, she brought him to a few empty Level 2 cave abodes to take a look. ¡°How is it? Elder Jiang, is there any cave abode you like?¡± Jiang Chengxuan looked at the map in his hand and thought for a moment before pointing at the most secluded area. ¡°Let¡¯s do it here.¡± Shen Ruyan looked surprised. ¡°Elder Jiang, are you really sure you want to choose this place? After all, this Level 2 cave abode is not the best unoccupied Level 2 cave abode the Shen Immortal family has at the moment.¡± ¡°Yes, I¡¯m sure. I¡¯ve made up my mind.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded firmly. Before he came, he had already thought it through. This time, he joined the Shen Immortal family because he wanted to find a relatively stable cultivation environment for himself. He had just taken a look at the other cave abodes. Indeed. Those cave abodes were not bad. One or two of them could be said to be top-grade. However, in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s opinion, those cave abodes did not meet his requirements. To put it bluntly, it was not remote enough. Unlike the one Jiang Chengxuan chose now, it was located in the deepest part of the Shen Immortal family. It was also quite far from the other Level 2 cave abodes, and most of the surrounding environment was still relatively primitive. Unless there was really something urgent, no one would come to disturb him. ¡°All right, then.¡± Shen Ruyan felt a little helpless. She did not expect Jiang Chengxuan to choose such a place in the end. There were clearly other better cave abodes to choose from, but¡­ Shen Ruyan shook her head and said to Jiang Chengxuan with a smile, ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll take you there.¡± ¡°Ok, sorry to trouble you, Elder Ruyan.¡± In the Shen Immortal family, it was obviously no longer appropriate for Jiang Chengxuan to call Shen Ruyan Fellow Daoist Shen. There were so many people with the surname Shen, so calling her Elder Shen was not appropriate either. In the end, Shen Ruyan asked Jiang Chengxuan to call her by her name or just Ruyan. However, after thinking about it, Jiang Chengxuan decided to add a prefix before her name. Chapter 14 Going to the Sutra Depository At this moment. After spending more than half a day, the two of them finally arrived at the cave abode Jiang Chengxuan had chosen. Looking at the desolate environment, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but nod in satisfaction. This was exactly the kind of place he wanted to choose. He ignored Shen Ruyan¡¯s speechless gaze and took out the elder token from his body. After injecting his True Essence, he pointed this token at the cave abode in front of him. Buzz! In an instant, the cave abode, which was originally shrouded in a hazy fog, immediately manifested, revealing a space of about a thousand feet. Shen Ruyan looked at Jiang Chengxuan and said, ¡°Elder Jiang, since you¡¯ve already chosen the cave abode, I won¡¯t stay any longer.¡± As she spoke, she handed a formation plate to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°This is a Level 2 protective formation plate. It can isolate the detection of the divine sense of others and block the attacks of Foundation Establishment cultivators. Elder Jiang, you can set it up in your cave abode later. By the way¡­¡± At this point, Shen Ruyan seemed to have thought of something and continued to say to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°As for the Level 2 cultivation technique and spell as well as the talisman book, you can take your elder token and go to the Shen family¡¯s Sutra Depository to choose for yourself later.¡± With that, Shen Ruyan nodded at Jiang Chengxuan again and turned into a streak of light, flying into the distance. About half a day later, the cave abode was finally cleaned up by Jiang Chengxuan. He took out the items from his storage bag one by one. Soon, a bed, table, chair, tea set, bookshelf, and a few spiritual flowers and herbs that emitted spiritual qi appeared in the cave abode. The originally empty cave abode immediately became more like a living place. Then, Jiang Chengxuan activated the Level 2 protective array flate given to him by Shen Ruyan and set it up in his cave abode. In an instant, a circle of light blue light flashed and disappeared. Jiang Chengxuan knew that this array was called the Inner Water Heavenly Spirit Array. It was a very common Level 2 defensive array. The core material of the array foundation was a low-grade Level 2 treasure called the Water Crystal Stone. Using it to block some ordinary Level 2 spells was probably not a problem. However, if it were those relatively powerful Level 2 spells, this protective array would probably not be able to withstand it. However, if someone could attack all the way to his cave abode, the entire Shen Immortal family would probably already be on the verge of demise. At that time, not to mention this low-grade Level 2 Inner Water Heavenly Spirit Array, even a high-grade Level 2 defensive array would be useless. The real use of this Inner Water Heavenly Spirit Array was probably to create a private space for the elders. Firstly, it could be used to block the prying eyes of others. Secondly, it was more or less intended as a sign of respect to the elders. After all, if a dignified Foundation Establishment Realm elder did not even have a protective array in his cave abode, wouldn¡¯t it be too shabby? Moreover, all cultivators cared about their privacy. After cleaning the cave abode, Jiang Chengxuan sat cross-legged on a cushion. As soon as he circulated the Origin Returning Technique in his body, an extremely rich spiritual qi immediately entered his body. This was something he had never felt before. As expected of a Level 2 cave abode. The density and quantity of spiritual qi was not something those Level 1 cave abodes could compare to. Jiang Chengxuan cultivated for a while before opening his eyes. However, the Origin Returning Technique he was cultivating was clearly no longer suitable for his realm. He had to change to a Level 2 cultivation technique. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan decided that tomorrow, he would go to the Shen Immortal family¡¯s sutra Depository and choose a Foundation Establishment cultivation technique that was suitable for him to practice next. At the same time. On the main peak in the mountain, the head, Shen Daoming, couldn¡¯t help but look a little stunned when he heard Shen Ruyan¡¯s report. ¡°This Elder Jiang is really interesting.¡± Shen Ruyan shook her head speechlessly. ¡°Brother, why do I feel that he just wants to be alone and does not want anyone to look for him?¡± Shen Daoming couldn¡¯t help but smile when he heard that. ¡°You¡¯re right. Elder Jiang seems to be such a person. However, it¡¯s fine. As long as he doesn¡¯t betray the Shen Immortal family and is not a demonic cultivator, let him be.¡± At this point, Shen Daoming couldn¡¯t help but glance at Shen Ruyan and smile. ¡°This time, you recruited Elder Jiang to the Shen Immortal family. According to your contribution, you should be able to obtain a Void Cleansing Pill. Go and talk to Elder Sun later. Ask him to go to the Ganyang Market to take your place. Stay here and try to break through to the fourth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm.¡± ¡°Ok.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded. The next day. Jiang Chengxuan left the cave abode and went straight to the Sutra Depository of the Shen Immortal family. The person in charge of the Shen family¡¯s Sutra Depository was an old Foundation Establishment Cultivator. His name was Shen Changnian. It was said that he was already more than 170 years old and was at the seventh level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. With his age, it was obvious that his cultivation path had come to an end. It was impossible for him to break through to the Violet Palace Realm. Therefore, he took the initiative to come to the Sutra Depository to guide the juniors who came here to study. In the entire Shen family, he was well-respected. At this moment, when he saw Jiang Chengxuan coming over, a kind smile immediately appeared on his face. ¡°Yesterday, I heard that a young talent joined the Shen Immortal family. I think it should be you, right? You¡¯re indeed young and promising. I think you have a lot of hope of breaking through to the Violet Palace Realm in the future.¡± Obviously, Shen Changnian did not notice that Jiang Chengxuan had taken the life-extending fruit. He thought that he was a cultivator who had reached the Foundation Establishment Realm before the age of 50. When he heard Shen Changnian¡¯s words, he immediately smiled and shook his head. ¡°Elder Shen, you flatter me. I was just lucky.¡± ¡°Hehe, in the cultivation world, having good luck is a kind of ability. The fact that you can successfully reach the Foundation Establishment Realm on your own already explains a lot. By the way¡­¡± At this point, Shen Changnian finally thought of something and couldn¡¯t help but shake his head with a smile. ¡°You came this time to choose a cultivation technique, right? Look at me, I almost forgot about this.¡± Shen Changnian continued, ¡°Elder Jiang, if you want to choose a Level 2 cultivation technique, you can go straight to the second floor. There are not only Level 2 cultivation techniques there, but also Level 2 spells. After choosing what you want, you just have to register it. However, before all that, I have to give this to you first.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Changnian handed a jade slip to Jiang Chengxuan. Chapter 15 Five Elements True Technique, the Divine Light of the Arctic After taking the jade slip, Jiang Chengxuan realized there were actually Level 2 Talismans making methods carved on the jade slip. In addition, there were also some things to pay attention to when making Level 2 talismans. It was pretty comprehensive. He smiled and thanked Shen Changnian. After exchanging a few more pleasantries with Shen Changnian, he walked into the Sutra Depository. After walking into the Sutra Depository, Jiang Chengxuan realized how deep the foundation of the Violet Palace immortal family was. As far as he could see, There were no less than a hundred level 1 cultivation techniques and spells. They were all displayed on rows of shelves in the form of jade slips. He picked up a few jade slips and skimmed through them. He realized that all the cultivation techniques or spells that could be kept here all had their own uniqueness. It was definitely not something those common goods outside could compare to. He arrived at the second floor. The number of jade slips here was obviously much fewer than downstairs. However, there were also dozens of them. Moreover, every jade slip was protected by a certain kind of restriction. Without a specific item to lift the restriction, once it was touched, the array formation here would be activated to attack the stealer. Jiang Chengxuan took out his token and lifted the restriction on the cultivation technique jade slip he wanted to read. After browsing through it, Jiang Chengxuan really found a few Level 2 cultivation techniques that were suitable for him. For example, the Dark Origin Spirit Technique, the Evergreen True Technique, and so on. Just as Jiang Chengxuan was wondering which cultivation technique he should choose, the system¡¯s voice suddenly sounded in his mind. ¡°Ding! An achievement mission has been issued. Host, please complete the cultivation of the Five Elements True Technique a hundred times.¡± Eh? Five Elements True Technique? Jiang Chengxuan was stunned for a moment before he realized what this Five Elements True Technique was. This was also a Level 2 cultivation technique kept in the Sutra Depository. However, this Five Elements True Technique¡­ To put it nicely, it was a moderate and neutral cultivation technique that was quite inclusive. Coupled with the fact that it contained the spiritual power of the five elements, it was actually more suitable for him, a cultivator with False Spiritual Roots. Moreover, with the characteristics of this cultivation technique, after he broke through to the Violet Palace Realm in the future, it would not be a problem for him to change to other cultivation techniques. This Five Elements True Technique sounded quite good, right? If you really thought that way, you would be very wrong. To put it nice, it was moderate and neutral, but to put it bluntly, it was boring and lacked uniqueness. Other than having the attributes of five elements, there was nothing special about the True Essence he cultivated from this technique. It was not as sharp as a metal-element cultivation technique, nor was it as explosive as a fire-element cultivation technique, nor was it as vigorous as an earth-element cultivation technique. It could be said to be ordinary. It was not particularly helpful in increasing one¡¯s strength. There was once a genius with peerless cultivation potential. He did not believe the rumors about this technique and used it to cultivate to the Nascent Soul realm. Only then did he realize with extreme regret that he was far inferior to cultivators of the same realm in terms of magic power and divine power. He could be said to be the weakest Nascent Soul Cultivator. Fortunately, the Five Elements True Technique had a high compatibility. Seeing it was as useless as rumor said, the Nascent Soul Realm Cultivator finally gave up on the Five Elements True Technique and started to cultivate other cultivation techniques. It was also because of this that the Five Elements True Technique had a special name from then on. It was called the most ordinary cultivation technique. Now, the system wanted him to complete a hundred cultivation sessions of the Five Elements True Technique. What is this supposed to mean? Could it be that the system was playing a joke on him? Or was there really something special about this Five Elements True Technique that had not been discovered? In any case, if Jiang Chengxuan had to choose, he would definitely not choose such a cultivation technique. He was not so arrogant as to think that his talent and potential were higher than that of the Nascent Soul Cultivator back then. However, now that the system had given him such a mission, no matter what, he had to bite the bullet and complete it. Jiang Chengxuan took the Five Elements True Technique jade slip before going to choose a Level 2 spell. With the Perfection Spell Inheritance Jade given to him by the system, he only had one requirement for the Level 2 spell he was going to choose, and that was power. As everyone knew, the more powerful a spell was, the more difficult it was to master it. However, this was not a problem for Jiang Chengxuan. Soon, Jiang Chengxuan took a fancy to three Level 2 spells. They were the low-grade Level 2 spell, the Golden Mystic Light Sword, the low-grade Level 2 spell, the Scarlet Flame Burning Heaven Saber, and the mid-grade Level 2 spell, the Divine Light of the Arctic. When the first two were cultivated to the Perfection, one could create a hundred black gold sword qi, and the other could condense qi into a saber that was 100 feet long. They both had the power to severely injure and even kill mid-stage Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators. As for the Divine Light of the Arctic, once cultivated to Perfection, it could emit an extremely cold light that was enough to freeze the body and soul of a late-stage Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator. Moreover, this spell was silent and almost impossible to guard against. It could be said to be one of the most powerful Level 2 spells. The only problem was that it was extremely difficult to master and cultivate it to perfection. It was almost impossible for people who were not talented and didn¡¯t have excellent comprehension to cultivate it to a high level. Jiang Chengxuan thought about it carefully and finally chose this mid-grade Level 2 spell, the Divine Light of the Arctic. It was not that there was no higher-level spell here than the Divine Light of the Arctic. However, the problem was that with his current cultivation at the first level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, even if he was given a high-grade Level 2 spell, he would not have enough True Essence to activate it. Instead of that, he might as well choose a powerful spell that he could use first. Otherwise, it would be very embarrassing if he didn¡¯t know any spells when someone confronted him. With the Five Elements True Technique jade slip and the Divine Light of the Arctic in hand, Jiang Chengxuan returned to Shen Changnian not long after. Seeing Jiang Chengxuan return, Shen Changnian asked with a smile, ¡°Elder Jiang, have you done choosing what you want?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and handed two jade slips to Shen Changnian. Shen Changnian looked at the jade slips, then at Jiang Chengxuan in surprise. ¡°Elder Jiang, are you sure you want to choose them?¡± ¡°Yes, they¡¯ll do.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded. Shen Changnian did not say anything and helped Jiang Chengxuan register. Then, he handed the jade slips back to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Elder Jiang, when you go back and open the jade slip, the jade slip will make you swear an oath not to spread the contents. This is something you have to pay attention to. Other than that, there is nothing.¡± Chapter 16 Yin Yang Five Elements Spiritual Root ¡°Thank you for your reminder, Elder Shen.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and thanked him. However, inside, he was a little surprised. Originally, he thought that when Shen Changnian saw that he had chosen the Five Elements True Technique and the Divine Light of the Arctic, he would more or less say something. He thought that Shen Changnian might even persuade him to choose something else instead of the Five Elements True Technique. In the end, he did not say anything and only reminded Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan had even thought of a reason to explain just now. In the end, he didn¡¯t need to use it. It was not until he returned to his cave abode with the jade slip that he understood. Cultivation techniques and spells were the most private things for cultivators. It was a huge taboo to probe. Unless your relationship with each other was extremely good. Otherwise, people might take offense. Shen Changnian had lived for more than 170 years, so he naturally knew this basic unspoken rule between cultivators. After understanding this, Jiang Chengxuan did not dwell on this anymore. Instead, he focused all his attention on the jade slips. According to what Shen Changnian reminded him previously, if he wanted to cultivate the Five Elements True Technique and the Divine Light of the Arctic, the first thing he had to do was to swear an oath that he would not spread these techniques. He gently placed the jade slip on his forehead. Immediately, a message appeared in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. [To cultivate this technique, one has to make a mental oath with their Dao heart before they can see the complete content.] Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately swore with his Dao heart that he would not impart this technique to anyone. At the same time, the layer of restriction that was branded on this jade slip immediately disappeared. What appeared in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind was the complete content of the Five Elements True Technique. He tried to cultivate. Jiang Chengxuan was surprised to find that this Five Elements True Technique was indeed one of the most moderate cultivation techniques. In just a few days, Jiang Chengxuan had already familiarized himself with this cultivation technique. Then, he started to cultivate this technique according to the system¡¯s instruction. Because he was a guest elder, the Shen Immortal family would not assign Jiang Chengxuan any mandatory family missions. Unless the Shen family was in dire danger, Jiang Chengxuan could stay in his cave abode as long as he wanted. However, if he didn¡¯t do anything, he wouldn¡¯t be able to get anything other than his annual salary. Therefore, if he wanted to obtain cultivation resources, he still had to take on some missions. Of course, if he wanted to travel outside and find ways to obtain cultivation resources, the Shen Immortal family would not stop him either. It was all up to him. Jiang Chengxuan naturally would not choose a peaceful life. If he really wanted a peaceful life, he would not choose the Shen Immortal family. Instead, he would find a safe place, or even a mortal city, where he would marry a lot of wives and have a lot of children. However, before he completed the system¡¯s mission and cultivated the Divine Light of the Arctic to Perfection, he would not choose to go out at this time or take on any missions. Time passed quickly. In the blink of an eye, a year passed. On this day. Jiang Chengxuan had just finished circulating the Five Elements True Technique. At this moment, a long-lost system notification suddenly sounded. [Ding! Congratulations, host. You have completed the mission of cultivating the Five Elements True Technique a hundred times! You have obtained the Yin-Yang Five Elements Spiritual Root.] [The Yin-Yang Five Elements Spiritual Roots are respectively the Yang Wood Spiritual Root, the Yin Wood Spiritual Root, the Yang Fire Spiritual Root, the Yin Fire Spiritual Root, the Yang Earth Spiritual Root, the Yin Earth Spiritual Root, the Yang Metal Spiritual Root, the Yin Metal Spiritual Root, the Yang Water Spiritual Root, and the Yin Water Spiritual Root. They are also known as the ten Spiritual Roots. This is the best aptitude for cultivating the Five Elements True Technique.] There were five Yang Elements Spiritual Roots and five Yin Elements Spiritual roots. Most of the time, the so-called False Spiritual Roots were caused by the imbalance of Yin and Yang. Cultivators like Jiang Chengxuan who had False Spiritual Roots tended to have more Yin or more Yang in their body. The imbalance of Yin and Yang would make it twice as difficult to cultivate. This was the reason why False Spiritual Roots was considered a low-grade aptitude. In addition, there were also the five-element Pure Yang Spiritual Root and the five-element Pure Yin Spiritual Root, which were considered excellent cultivation aptitudes. However, cultivators with such aptitudes needed to cultivate corresponding five-element Pure Yang technique or five-element Pure Yin technique to bring out the maximum potential. Unfortunately, in the current Nine Essences Immortal Cultivation World, there were almost no cultivation sects and families that had such a cultivation technique. Therefore. In the current cultivation world, the five-element Pure Yang Spirit Root aptitude and the five-element Pure Yin Spirit Root aptitude were actually considered the lowest-grade spiritual roots. This information was instilled into Jiang Chengxuan by the system after it gave him the Yin Yang Five Elements Spiritual Root. Now that he had the best aptitude for cultivating the Five Elements True Technique, he did not know how different it would be from before if he cultivated it now. At this thought, Jiang Chengxuan closed his eyes and tried to circulate his True Essence. Half a month later. Jiang Chengxuan opened his eyes in surprise. He realized that at this moment, the Five Elements True Technique he cultivated was different in nature from the one before. First of all, the quantity and quality of his True Essence was already more than three times that of before. It was almost equivalent to the quantity and quality of an ordinary third level Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator. Moreover, it would continue to increase as his cultivation increased. In addition, the True Essence he cultivated through the Five Elements True Technique could at least increase the power of five element spells he cast by one to two times. This was unimaginable in the past. Normally, cultivation techniques could at most increase the power of the spells of the same nature by half. For Jiang Chengxuan, it was double. This was simply insane! Moreover, he had a feeling that what he had discovered now was probably only a part of it. There should be something special that he had yet to discover. ¡°Haha¡­ Hahaha!¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan could no longer hold back his excitement and immediately laughed out loud in his cave abode. Chapter 17 Mission (I) A few days later. A white light flashed across the rock wall of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave abode. In an instant, the rock wall was immediately covered in a terrifying frost. The temperature of the entire cave abode instantly plummeted. In such an environment, even with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cultivation, he still felt a bone-chilling cold. Moreover, he had the feeling that his divine sense was about to be frozen, and there was a stabbing pain. One could imagine what kind of terrifying scene would occur if that white light had landed on someone. This was the first Level 2 spell that Jiang Chengxuan had mastered so far. It was also the only spell that he had cultivated to Perfection. The Divine Light of the Arctic! That¡¯s right, this was the effect achieved by the Perfection Spell Inheritance Jade. Once the spell was cast, even a late-stage Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator would be severely injured. The only problem was that this Divine Light of the Arctic consumed a lot of True Essence. With the amount of True Essence he cultivated through Yin-Yang Five Elements True Technique, he could at most cast it twice. Unless he had no choice, Jiang Chengxuan would not use it casually. However, even without using the Divine Light of the Arctic, with the strength of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s True Essence and the mid-grade Level 2 Dharma artifact, the Purple Flame Sword, he could even fight a mid-stage Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator neck to neck. From then on, Jiang Chengxuan finally had some foundation and abilities to protect himself in the Foundation Establishment Realm. Next, Jiang Chengxuan calmed down and continued cultivating. In the blink of an eye, another two years passed. In the past two years, Jiang Chengxuan had pushed his cultivation to the bottleneck of the first level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. This speed was not inferior to that of cultivators with Heaven Spiritual Roots. In fact, it was even better¡­ Under normal circumstances, it would take at least seven or eight years for a cultivator who had just reached the Foundation Establishment Realm to reach the bottleneck of the first level. For those who were even slower, it might take as many as ten years. Then there was the jade slip with the making method of Level 2 talismans carved on it. In his spare time, Jiang Chengxuan did not forget to study it. He tried to draw some of the talismans. For example, a high-grade Level 1 Golden Sword Talisman, a high-grade Level 1 Wood Armor Talisman, and a high-grade Level 1 Explosive Flame Talisman. He successfully drew them all. On the other hand, the low-grade Level 2 talismans. For example, a low-grade Level 2 Rejuvenation Talisman, a low-grade Level 2 Cleave Talisman, and a low-grade Level 2 Spirit Gathering Talisman. Jiang Chengxuan tried to draw it many times, but he did not succeed once. Therefore, he understood that his accumulation in talisman making was probably not enough. He needed more time to study it. Unfortunately, practicing making talismans required huge resources. At least with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s current situation, there was no way he could continue his practice. He had to go out and seek more resources. In addition, he had encountered a bottleneck in his cultivation recently. It was about time for him to go out. Therefore, Jiang Chengxuan lifted the restriction of the cave abode, took out the Purple Flame Sword, and flew towards the core area of the Shen Immortal family. After flying for a distance, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly saw a beam of light heading towards the core area of the Shen Immortal family not far from him. The light seemed to have seen Jiang Chengxuan, so it changed directions in midair and flew straight at him. When the light flew closer, Jiang Chengxuan saw that it was none other than Shen Ruyan, who he was more familiar with. However, compared to three years ago, Shen Ruyan¡¯s aura was obviously much stronger. Did she break through? As soon as this thought flashed across his mind, Shen Ruyan revealed herself and smiled at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Elder Jiang, long time no see. How have you been?¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded. ¡°Not bad. On the other hand, Elder Ruyan, after not seeing you for so long, you seem to have made a breakthrough in your cultivation. It¡¯s really worth celebrating.¡± ¡°Hehe, you flatter me, Elder Jiang.¡± Shen Ruyan was obviously in a very good mood. Hearing that, she smiled at Jiang Chengxuan and continued. ¡°By the way, Elder Jiang, where are you planning to go?¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan did not hide it. Instead, he smiled and replied, ¡°I plan to go to the Mission Hall to take a look and see if there are any suitable missions to take on.¡± ¡°Oh? Do you want a mission?¡± Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes lit up slightly. Then, she said to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°I happen to know that there is a good mission recently and am thinking about finding someone to do it with me. Elder Jiang, are you interested?¡± Jiang Chengxuan looked at Shen Ruyan in confusion and couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Elder Ruyan, can you tell me in detail about the mission you mentioned?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Shen Ruyan smiled and nodded. ¡°Let¡¯s talk as we walk to the Mission Hall. I haven¡¯t accepted that mission yet. Elder Jiang, after listening to it, if you¡¯re willing to do it with me, we¡¯ll accept that mission together.¡± Then, Shen Ruyan told Jiang Chengxuan generally what the mission was about. It turned out. Not long ago, outside a city called Canyon City within the jurisdiction of the Shen Immortal family, a few Level 2 demon beasts appeared out of nowhere. They often attacked people who entered and left Canyon City. So far, hundreds of mortals had died. Some time ago, they led hundreds of Level 1 demon beasts to attack Canyon City. Fortunately, Canyon City was protected by a Level 2 array, so nothing tragic had happened. However, in this way, the entire Canyon City was basically under siege. After all, in the entire Canyon City, the cultivator with the highest cultivation was only at the perfected Qi Refinement realm. They could only rely on the Level 2 defensive array in Canyon City to withstand the attacks of those Level 2 and Level 1 demon beasts. Therefore, yesterday, Canyon City sent a request for help to the Shen Immortal family, asking them to send Foundation Establishment cultivators to kill those demon beasts. After hearing Shen Ruyan¡¯s description of this mission, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s first reaction was suspicion, wondering if there was a conspiracy behind this. After all, why would a few Level 2 demon beasts suddenly appear outside Canyon City with a group of Level 1 demon beasts. No matter how he thought about it, this matter seemed strange. There were many things that did not make sense. Jiang Chengxuan was a person who wanted to be safe and did not like to take risks. Therefore, his second reaction was that he definitely could not expose himself to such a dangerous situation. However, at this moment, the system¡¯s voice suddenly sounded in his mind. Chapter 18 Mission (II) [Ding! An achievement mission has been issued. Host, please complete the first kill of the Level 2 demon beast as soon as possible.] Jiang Chengxuan was speechless. Just as He was about to reject Shen Ruyan¡¯s invitation, the system gave him such a mission. Moreover, the system wanted him to complete it as soon as possible. Speaking of which, what was as soon as possible supposed to mean? As if it had heard Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s thoughts, the system replied directly. [Host, please complete this mission within three days. Otherwise, it will be considered a failure.] Three days? Jiang Chengxuan was a little speechless. The system was basically asking him to complete that mission with Shen Ruyan. After all, in such a short time, where could he find a Level 2 demon beast for him to kill? Even if there was, he did not dare to go without knowing the situation. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan looked at Shen Ruyan and said, ¡°Elder Ruyan, have you found out why those demon beasts appeared outside Canyon City?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know it yet.¡± Shen Ruyan shook her head. ¡°Finding out the reason is probably also a part of our mission this time. As long as we find out the reason, even if we can¡¯t eliminate those demon beasts, we should be able to get a lot of family contribution points.¡± Family contribution point was an internal mechanism unique to the Shen Immortal family. Anyone from the Shen Immortal family could use the contribution points to exchange for resources. From cultivation techniques to medicinal pills, from Dharma artifacts to precious materials, as long as it was something the Shen Immortal family had, it could be exchanged with family contribution points. Most importantly, the cultivation resources in the hands of a Violet Palace Immortal family like the Shen Immortal family were simply beyond the reach of some independant cultivators in the outside world. Even if you had enough spirit stones, you might not be able to buy them. This was also the greatest advantage family and sect cultivators had over those independant cultivators. At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had already arrived at the Mission Hall. When some of the disciples of the Shen Immortal family saw the two of them, they bowed respectfully. There were all kinds of ways to address Shen Ruyan. Some called her First Aunt, some called her Second Aunt, and some called her Elder Ruyan. However, there was one kind of way to address Jiang Chengxuan. That was Elder Jiang. Clearly, in three years, many disciples of the Shen Immortal family knew that there was an elder with the surname Jiang in their family. He greeted these juniors. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan quickly arrived at the place where missions were issued and taken. Shen Ruyan took a jade slip and checked it. Then, she turned to Jiang Chengxuan and said, ¡°I got it. This is the mission. Elder Jiang, you can take a look first.¡± As she spoke, she handed the mission jade slip to Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan took it with a smile and placed it on his forehead. Soon, he read the relevant mission information. It was not much different from what Shen Ruyan had told him previously. The only thing worth mentioning was the reward for this mission. As long as he completed it, he would receive a thousand family contribution points. Even if he could only find out the reason, he could still receive 400 family contribution points. In total, it was 1,400 family contribution points. What kind of concept was 1,400 family contribution points? If it was purely used to exchange for spirit stones, it would be a total of 1,400 spirit stones. However, family contribution points were far more precious than spirit stones. No one was stupid enough to use the family contribution points to exchange for spirit stones. If this example didn¡¯t make it clear enough, then let¡¯s take Dharma artifacts, pills, and resources as examples. Normally speaking, a low-grade Level 2 Dharma artifact was worth about 600 to 800 spirit stones. However, if you used the family contribution points to exchange for it, you would not need so many. Anything exchanged with family contribution points would be 20 to 30% cheaper than outside. In other words, a low-grade Level 2 Dharma artifact was worth about 400 to 600 family contribution points. This 1,400 family contribution points was enough for you to buy two to three low-grade Level 2 Dharma artifacts. And this was not counting the cultivation gains from killing demon beasts. Even with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cautious personality, he could not help but be tempted by such a generous reward, even though he knew that this reward would have to be split up into two. However, even if it was split into two, it was enough for him to exchange for a low-grade Level 2 Dharma artifact from the Shen Immortal family. ¡°How is it? Elder Jiang, do you want to do this mission with me?¡± At this moment, Shen Ruyan turned to Jiang Chengxuan and asked with a smile. Jiang Chengxuan pondered for a moment before nodding. ¡°Sure, but how should we split the reward?¡± Jiang Chengxuan felt that he had to make things clear in advance. He didn¡¯t want them to fall out because of this. He had been in the cultivation world for more than a hundred years and had seen too many similar things. Therefore, even though he knew that saying this would make him seem petty, he had to mention it. Shen Ruyan had obviously thought about this long ago. When she heard Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, she immediately smiled and replied, ¡°It¡¯s just the two of us. How about we split it half and half?¡± If that was the case, it was obvious that she wanted to help Jiang Chengxuan. After all, on the surface, Shen Ruyan¡¯s cultivation was at the fourth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm while Jiang Chengxuan was at the first level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. One was in the middle stage, and the other was in the early stage. Without thinking, it was obvious that Jiang Chengxuan was the one who benefited should the reward be split equally. Jiang Chengxuan did not decline her kindness. When he heard that, he immediately nodded. ¡°Alright, when do we set off?¡± He was obviously still thinking about the mission given to him by the system. It would naturally be best if they could set off as soon as possible. ¡°Tomorrow morning. I¡¯ll meet you here tomorrow morning. What do you think?¡± Shen Ruyan thought for a moment and replied with a smile. However, Jiang Chengxuan shook his head. ¡°I think we should set off now. The sooner we handle it, the better. That way, not only can the people in Canyon City be at ease, but we can also avoid some possible variables that may occur. After all, neither of us can guarantee that nothing will happen to the array in Canyon City.¡± Chapter 19 Arrival in Canyon City Shen Ruyan clearly did not expect Jiang Chengxuan to say that. Hearing this, she couldn¡¯t help but be surprised at first. Then, she smiled and nodded. ¡°Elder Jiang, you are right. In that case, let¡¯s not delay any longer.¡± Initially, she wanted Jiang Chengxuan to make some preparations. However, since Jiang Chengxuan said so, she was more than happy to agree. Moreover, she felt that what Jiang Chengxuan said made sense. The longer they waited, the more variables there would be. If something really happened that even they could not solve, things would really be serious. Therefore. After Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan accepted that mission together, without lingering, they left the Mission Hall and flew out of the Shen Immortal family. It was about ten thousand miles from the Shen Immortal family to Canyon City. In less than half a day, the two of them arrived in the sky above Canyon City. However, as soon as the two of them arrived, they saw dozens of Level 1 demon beasts attacking the protective array. Although the attacks of these Level 1 demon beasts could not cause any substantial damage to the low-grade Level 2 defensive array. However, in the long run, it would be a huge burden on the Qi Refinement cultivators in the city. After all, maintaining such a low-grade Level 2 defensive array required a lot of energy and resources. Once their True Essence was exhausted, or the spirit stones in the city were used up, this Level 2 defensive array would crumble in no time. Most importantly, in the face of such a situation, they could not counterattack at all. Not to mention whether the Qi Refinement Realm cultivators in the city could deal with the siege of dozens of Level 1 demon beasts, Even if they could, once they left the city, the Level 2 demon beasts lurking in the dark might launch a sneak attack on them. At that time, none of the Qi Refinement cultivators outside could return alive. After understanding the urgency of the situation, a trace of coldness flashed across Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes. Without a word, she pointed her slender fingers down. In an instant, silver-white lightning struck. Boom, boom, boom! It was like a cannonball razing the ground. In the blink of an eye, the dozens of Level 1 demon beasts that were originally besieging Canyon City instantly turned into charcoal. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed. Lightning spell! He really did not expect Shen Ruyan, who looked unharmful, to master such a domineering spell. As everyone knew, lightning spells were the most powerful among all the spells. It was also the most difficult to cultivate and master. Without an extraordinary aptitude or a constitution suitable for practicing lightning spells, it was quite difficult for ordinary people to cultivate lightning spells to Shen Ruyan¡¯s level. As if knowing that Jiang Chengxuan had questions to ask, Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but turn to look at him and explain. ¡°That was the Shen family¡¯s Level 2 Lightning Falling Spell just now. Because I have a lightning spiritual root, I¡¯m good with lightning spells. I can cast it immediately without needing to form it.¡± Lightening Spiritual Root? Jiang Chengxuan really did not expect Shen Ruyan¡¯s spiritual root to be a lightning spiritual root. Under normal circumstances, a cultivator¡¯s spiritual root was usually of the five elements. The difference was the ratio of the five attributes. Spiritual root with a single element was called a heavenly spiritual root. It was an excellent aptitude for cultivation. However, other than that, there would also be some spiritual roots outside the domain of the five elements. For example, Shen Ruyan¡¯s lightning spiritual root, wind spiritual root, ice spiritual root, and so on. These spiritual roots that were not of the five elements were collectively called mutant spiritual roots. Cultivators with such spiritual roots were second only to the Heavenly Spiritual Root in terms of cultivation potential. Most of them could successfully cultivate all the way to the Violet Palace Realm. If they had a huge opportunity, great perseverance, and great comprehension, they would have a high chance of breaking through to the Golden Core realm. At this moment, the cultivators in the city had already noticed Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan in the air. They immediately shouted excitedly. ¡°It¡¯s Foundation Establishment Realm seniors from the Shen family!¡± ¡°The Shen family really sent people to help us!¡± ¡°Quick, lift the array!¡± ¡­ Hearing the cheers of the people in the city below, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who were in the sky above Canyon City, were not in a hurry to enter the city. At this moment, they were all looking into the distance outside the city. There, they sensed the aura of a Level 2 demon beast. However, after thinking for a moment, they chose not to fly over immediately. Instead, they flew into Canyon City together. The City Lord of Canyon City, Shen Chuanhai, immediately led a group of Qi Refinement cultivators over. This person was appointed to guard the city by the Shen Immortal family. He was already 76 years old and had a cultivation at the perfected stage of Qi Refinement. Clearly, he had no hope of advancing on the path of the Dao. At this moment, he said enthusiastically but respectfully, ¡°Elders, thank you for helping us deal with the demon beasts outside the city just now. You must be travel-worn. Why don¡¯t you come to my mansion to rest for a while?¡± Hearing his words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had no objections. Soon, the group arrived at his residence in Canyon City. After the people in the mansion brought over snacks and spiritual tea, Shen Ruyan turned to look at Shen Chuanhai. ¡°City Lord Chuanhai, tell us in detail what exactly is going on. By the way, my name is Shen Ruyan. You can call me Elder Ruyan.¡± As for the person beside me, he¡¯s the Shen family¡¯s guest elder, Jiang Chengxuan. You can call him Elder Jiang.¡± As she spoke, Shen Ruyan picked up the spiritual tea and took a sip. Shen Chuanhai immediately told the two of them about the current situation in Canyon City. The situation was similar to what the two of them already knew. However, there was something that attracted the attention of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Last night, dozens of kilometers away from Canyon City, a soaring spiritual light appeared and lasted for about five minutes. During these five minutes, there seemed to be a commotion among the demon beasts in the distance. Shen Chuanhai and the cultivators in Canyon City did not know what was going on. However, this morning, dozens of Level 1 demon beasts began to attack Canyon City until they were eradicated by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were also confused by this phenomenan. However, they instinctively felt that the reason why demon beasts above Level 2 appeared here this time might be related to the abnormal phenomenon last night. At the thought of this, Shen Ruyan immediately turned to Jiang Chengxuan and said, ¡°Elder Jiang, why don¡¯t we go to that place to take a look tonight?¡± Just as Jiang Chengxuan was about to answer, someone suddenly rushed in with a flustered expression. ¡°Not¡­ not good! Those, those demon beasts, they, they, they, they, they came again! So many, so many of them!¡± Chapter 20 Scarlet Flame Scorpion Snake ¡°What?¡± Hearing this, the city lord, Shen Chuanhai, was the first to stand up. ¡°What exactly is going on? Tell me clearly!¡± The person seemed to be a little frightened by Shen Chuanhai¡¯s aura, but he still braced himself and replied, ¡°City Lord, I don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on either. I only know that hundreds of demon beasts suddenly came, and there are three Level 2 demon beasts.¡± ¡°What?¡± Shen Chuanhai¡¯s expression immediately changed drastically. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan also looked at each other with solemn expressions. Three Level 2 demon beasts suddenly attacked Canyon City with hundreds of Level 1 demon beasts. There was clearly something unusual going on. ¡°Elders¡­¡± At this moment, Shen Chuanhai turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. He hesitated for a moment before saying, ¡°The situation is urgent now. I wonder if the two of you can come with us to check the situation together? If anything happens, I¡¯m afraid I¡¯ll need your help.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not waste a second. They knew very well that once those demon beasts really started attacking Canyon City, the two of them might not be in any fatal danger. However, the hundreds of thousands of mortals in Canyon City and the Qi Refinement cultivators among them could hardly survive. This was obviously a loss the Shen Immortal family could not accept. Therefore, not long after, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Shen Chuanhai, and the others appeared on the city wall of Canyon City. Fortunately, the cultivators here reacted quickly. When they sensed that danger was approaching, they immediately activated the Level 2 defensive array in the city. The person in charge of the array was a ninth level Qi Refinement cultivator called Ge Qingyang. Other than the City Lord, Shen Chuanhai, he was the only cultivator who had perfected the Qi Refinement realm. However, at this moment, he did not seem to be in a good state. Not only was his face pale, but the True Essence in his body was also dissipating, and there was a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth. Clearly, this ninth level Qi Refinement cultivator was already seriously injured. ¡°Brother Ge, how are you? Are you alright?¡± Seeing this, Shen Chuanhai immediately asked with concern. At the same time, he took over the job of maintaining the array from Ge Qingyang. Ge Qingyang quickly took out a medicinal pill from his pocket and swallowed it. After a while, he forced a smile. ¡°I¡¯m fine for now. However, the situation in Canyon City is really not optimistic.¡± As he spoke, he looked out of the city. At this moment, outside Canyon City, hundreds of Level 1 demon beasts were crazily attacking the defensive array, causing it to array halo flicker. Behind these Level 1 demon beasts stood three demon beasts with scorpion heads and snake bodies. Each of them was about five to six meters long. Its upper body was covered in a metal-like shell, and two pairs of huge red pincers opened and closed, emitting a sound like metal plates rubbing against each other. The snake body on its lower body kept squirming back and forth. As the huge tail swept across, it created a huge crack in the ground. It was the Scarlet Flame Scorpion Snake! ¡°Roar!¡± Suddenly, the three Level 2 Scarlet Flame Scorpion Snakes roared impatiently. They suddenly flew into the air in unison and attacked Canyon City. In an instant, balls of fire with scorching heat immediately shot out of their huge pincers. When it landed on the Level 2 defensive array, ripples immediately spread out on the surface of the array. Shen Chuanhai, who was in charge of sustaining the array, immediately turned pale. This kind of attack from the Foundation Establishment Realm was still too much of a burden for him. Moreover, it was not just one snack attacking, but three. Coupled with the attacks of the other Level 1 demon beasts, Shen Chuanhai couldn¡¯t hold on much longer. His forehead was already covered in cold sweat. ¡°Elder Jiang, stay here and watch. I¡¯ll go out and play with them.¡± At this moment, Shen Ruyan turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan hesitated for a moment before nodding. ¡°Alright, then Elder Ruyan, be careful. If you can¡¯t fight them alone, don¡¯t force yourself.¡± ¡°Ok.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded. Then, she turned into a bolt of lightning and instantly left the defensive array of Canyon City. Before the demon beasts outside could react, a rumbling thunder suddenly sounded in the air. Immediately after, silver-white lightning struck down. Dozens of the Level 1 demon beasts that were attacking Canyon City crazily were instantly charred. Dozens of demon beasts were seriously injured. In their panic, they actually started to run around, causing the entire demon beast group to fall into chaos. Shen Ruyan did not waste time on these lowly creatures. In a flash, she was already in front of the three Level 2 Scarlet Flame Scorpion Snakes. Buzz! She pointed with her fair hand. A seal flickering with silver lightning suddenly appeared on the heads of the three Scarlet Flame Scorpion Snakes. It was Shen Ruyan¡¯s mid-grade Level 2 Dharma artifact, the Lightning Strike Seal! Rumble! The three Scarlet Flame Scorpion Snakes were dazzled by bright light. Then, a terrifying thunderclap sounded in their ears. Three dazzling lightning bolts landed on them. In an instant, angry and painful roars shook the earth. One of the Scarlet Flame Scorpion Snakes was charred. The hard carapace and the scales on the snake¡¯s body turned to charcoal. On the other hand, the other two Scarlet Flame Scorpion Snakes didn¡¯t seem to have suffered that much from the lightning bolt. It only charred a little bit of their skins. At this moment. Among the three Scarlet Flame Scorpion Snakes, the largest one flashed, and with a deafening cry, it arrived in front of Shen Ruyan! Shen Ruyan obviously did not expect this Scarlet Flame Scorpion Snake to be able to attack in such a short time after taking the blow of the Lightning Strike Seal head-on. She was immediately shocked. Fortunately, her reaction was not slow. A triangular shield instantly appeared in front of her. It was a mid-grade Level 2 defensive artifact she carried with her. It was called the Three Elements Spiritual Shield. A red, yellow, and blue spiritual light instantly appeared. With a bang, the shield shook violently. However, in the end, it blocked the snake tail attack of the Scarlet Flame Scorpion Snake. However, before Shen Ruyan could heave a sigh of relief On the other side, the other Scarlet Flame Scorpion Snake that was slightly injured breathed a ball of ferocious flame towards Shen Ruyan from behind! Chapter 21 Breeze Sword Technique ¡°Elder, be careful!¡± On the city tower of Canyon City. Shen Chuanhai and the others couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. They were really afraid that something would happen to Shen Ruyan. Fortunately, Shen Ruyan¡¯s reaction was quick. With a move of her finger, the lightning seal immediately appeared behind her. Crackle¡ª Blinding lightning immediately shot out and collided fiercely with the pair of huge pincers! Rumble! Flames and lightning intertwined. Shen Ruyan¡¯s body was immediately sent dozens of meters away. As for the Scarlet Flame Scorpion Snake, its entire body was numb and paralyzed. This was a good opportunity! On the city tower. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes lit up when he saw this. This was definitely a perfect opportunity to launch a sneak attack. Jiang Chengxuan took out the Purple Flame Sword. He instantly turned into a sword light and charged at the paralyzed Scarlet Flame Scorpion Snake. Crack¡ª The flying sword with purple flames instantly slit across the Scarlet Flame Scorpion¡¯s head. The Scarlet Flame Scorpion Snake, which was in a numb state, did not have time to react before its head was cut off by the Level 2 mid-grade flying sword. Then, he turned the sword around. The quality of the True Essence that was comparable to the third level of the Foundation Establishment Realm immediately caused the Purple Flame Sword to glow again. With a whoosh, the edge of the sword slit across the heavily injured Scarlet Flame Scorpion Snake and cut its body into two. From then on, two of the three Level 2 Scarlet Flame Scorpion Snakes died and one was injured. At the same time, the system¡¯s voice sounded in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. [Congratulations, host. You have achieved the first kill of a Level 2 demon beast and obtained the Breeze Sword Technique.] [Breeze Sword Technique: A high-grade Level 2 sword technique. After mastering it, your sword will be swift like a breeze. It¡¯s quiet and undetectable. When people notice it, they will already be dead under your sword.] In an instant, many things about the Breeze Sword Technique appeared in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. From words to images. In just an instant, Jiang Chengxuan was already familiar with the basics of this sword technique. If he wanted to master it, he would have to practice and study it himself. Previously, he was troubled that he didn¡¯t have a sword technique to bring out the max potential of a mid-grade Level 2 flying sword like the Purple Flame Sword. He did not expect the system to help him solve this problem. ¡°Roar!¡± At the same time, when the last Scarlet Flame Scorpion Snake saw its two companions die, it let out an angry roar and turned around to escape into the distance without hesitation. ¡°Don¡¯t let it escape!¡± Shen Ruyan spun in the air. With a whoosh, a large net that emitted a green light immediately enveloped the escaping Scarlet Flame Scorpion Snake. This was her low-grade Level 2 Dharma artifact, the Green Net, which was specially used to trap enemies. Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but think to himself that this woman really had a lot of treasures. However, he did not slack off. He immediately used the Breeze Sword Technique. In an instant, the Scarlet Flame Scorpion Snake, which was escaping with all its might, felt a breeze brush past it. However, what followed was an enormous pain. The snake looked down. At some point, a huge wound had been cut open by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s sword on its abdomen. Red-brown blood was flowing out. After being hit, the Scarlet Flame Scorpion Snake was stunned on the spot. At the same time. Shen Ruyan¡¯s net that was emitting a green light had already covered the snake¡¯s head before the net tightened up. The snake struggled with all its might but could not break free at all. This was a good opportunity! Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes lit up again. The Purple Flame Sword suddenly turned into a purple stream of light. With a whoosh, it pierced through the Scarlet Flame Scorpion Snake¡¯s left eye and flew out of the back of its head. The snake, which was originally struggling crazily, paused for a moment before falling to the ground, creating a huge pit. ¡°Well done!¡± Shen Ruyan immediately flew to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s side. She looked at Jiang Chengxuan with surprise in her beautiful eyes. She originally thought that since Jiang Chengxuan had just broken through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, his strength should be relatively limited. Unexpectedly, the outcome was far beyond her expectations. From his performance just now, he did not look like a cultivator who had just broken through to the Foundation Establishment Realm. On the contrary, he was not inferior to those old cultivators who had been in the Foundation Establishment Realm for decades. In fact, he might even be better than them. His grasp of the opportunity to make an attack especially impressed her. At the thought of this, Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but size up Jiang Chengxuan again and smile. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Elder Jiang to be so good at fighting. It¡¯s all thanks to you just now. Otherwise, it¡¯s really impossible to subdue these three Level 2 demon beasts.¡± Jiang Chengxuan shook his head with a smile. ¡°Elder Ruyan, you flatter me. If not for the fact that you restrained them and seriously injured them just now, with my current strength, it would be impossible for me to subdue them. Therefore, Elder Ruyan, your contribution is actually the greatest.¡± Jiang Chengxuan knew very well that if not for the fact that Shen Ruyan had seriously injured the snakes, it would be very difficult for him to fight the snakes with his current strength. ¡°Hehe, Elder Jiang, don¡¯t be humble.¡± Shen Ruyan also smiled and shook her head. ¡°No matter what, you killed three Level 2 demon beasts just now. No one can take this credit from you. There¡¯s no need to be humble. The most important thing now is for us to deal with the remaining Level 1 demon beasts first.¡± As she spoke, Shen Ruyan looked in the direction of Canyon City again. At this moment, outside Canyon City, because they saw the death of three Level 2 Scarlet Flame Scorpion Snakes, the Level 1 demon beasts that were originally gathered there began to escape in all directions. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not waste any more time and immediately started to hunt down the escaping Level 1 demon beasts. In no time, other than a few demon beasts that had long escaped, the remaining Level 1 demon beasts were all killed by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. After sending all the demon beast corpses to Canyon City, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other tacitly. Shen Ruyan said, ¡°There must be something fishy about those demon beasts suddenly attacking Canyon City this time. I suspect that it might have something to do with that strange phenomenon last night. Now that the threat from the demon beasts is cleared, why don¡¯t we go to that place to take a look together?¡± Jiang Chengxuan said with a nod, ¡°I have no problem.¡± Immediately, the two of them left Canyon City and headed to the place where the phenomenon took place last night. Chapter 22 Black Mystic Python On a mountain dozens of kilometers away from Canyon City. At this moment, there was a silver light floating in the air. Under this silver light, silver osmanthus flowers were blooming on a three-meter-tall osmanthus tree, emitting a refreshing fragrance. The surrounding spiritual qi kept gathering towards this silver osmanthus tree, gradually forming small spiritual qi vortexes around it. When Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan arrived, they saw such a scene. Jiang Chengxuan did not have much of a reaction. After all, he did not recognize the silver osmanthus tree in front of him. He just instinctively felt that it was somewhat different from the usual osmanthus trees. However, Shen Ruyan, who was beside him, looked shocked and couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°This is Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root.¡± ¡°Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root?¡± A trace of surprise appeared on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face. The so-called Heaven and Earth Spirit Root referred to a type of spiritual plant born from the abundant spiritual qi of the world. Some of the fruits could help people break through, some could help people enter a state of enlightenment, and some had abnormally powerful healing effects. Legend had it that some of the fruits they produced could instantly allow a mortal to ascend to immortality after eating one. Although Jiang Chengxuan had been in the cultivation world for more than a hundred years, he did not know much about spiritual roots. He only knew that they were quite precious. Unexpectedly, he bumped into one today. This was really beyond his expectations. At this moment, Shen Ruyan continued, ¡°That¡¯s right. If I¡¯m not wrong, this spiritual root should be a silver osmanthus tree. It¡¯s said that the silver osmanthus fruit it bears has the effect of calming one¡¯s mind and preventing the invasion of inner demons. Of course, this is just the effect when it¡¯s at a low level. It¡¯s said that the silver osmanthus fruits produced by osmanthus trees above Level 4 have the effect of repairing the damage to the soul and strengthening the soul. They¡¯re really rare treasures.¡± At this point, Shen Ruyan seemed to have sensed something and her expression suddenly changed. ¡°Wait! This silver osmanthus tree seems to be about to advance to Level 2! And that¡¯s not the most important thing. The most important thing is¡­¡± BOOM! Before Shen Ruyan could finish speaking, the ground under their feet suddenly exploded. Immediately after, a black python that was almost ten meters long and covered in a layer of horn-like scales suddenly appeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan! ¡°This is¡­ a Level 2 high-grade demon beast, the Black Mystic Python!¡± Shen Ruyan¡¯s expression changed again. At this moment, she seemed to have understood a lot of things, and her expression was very solemn. ¡°Elder Jiang, be careful. If I¡¯m not wrong, the demon beasts from before should be controlled by this python. The real purpose of this python here is probably to occupy a Level 2 spiritual vein that is about to be nurtured by the silver osmanthus tree.¡± Hearing Shen Ruyan¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression changed. ¡°What? A Level 2 spiritual vein?¡± As an independent cultivator, he knew very well how valuable a spiritual vein was. It was not an exaggeration to say that spiritual veins were the root of cultivators. Moreover, it was a Level 2 spiritual vein. This was enough to cause a competition between a few or even dozens of Foundation Establishment Realm families or sects. Even a Violet Palace Immortal family like the Shen family would not ignore a Level 2 spiritual vein. No wonder the python was so hostile to Canyon City, which was dozens of kilometers away. Moreover, after sensing the arrival of Foundation Establishment cultivators, the python immediately commanded the other demon beasts to attack. It probably wanted to get rid of the possible threats. As the saying went, a mountain could not accommodate two tigers. ¡°Roar!¡± Suddenly, the python let out a roar. Immediately after, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan inexplicably felt their bodies sink. It was as if they were carrying something weighing hundreds of thousands of kilograms on their backs and almost fell from the sky. ¡°Be careful!¡± Three Elements Spiritual Shield was activated. The shield instantly enlarged, protecting her and Jiang Chengxuan behind it. The red, yellow, and blue lights on the shield flickered violently. Immediately after, the entire shield was sent flying. Fortunately, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan reacted quickly. The moment the shield was thrown away, the two of them immediately dodged to the left and right. BOOM! The moment the two of them flashed away, a black snake tail that was as big as a mound struck the spot where they were originally standing, causing a series of sonic booms. Shen Ruyan, who dodged to the right, immediately shouted, ¡°Be careful of its innate ability, the Gravity Domain. Don¡¯t get hit. Otherwise, your life will be in danger.¡± Gravity Doman? Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart skipped a beat. He really remembered the feeling of being pressed down by a mountain just now. At that time, it was very difficult for him to even move, let alone counterattack. Fortunately, Shen Ruyan had that Level 2 defensive Dharma artifact. Otherwise, even if he didn¡¯t die after getting hit, he would probably be seriously injured. It seemed that after this mission was over, he had to think of a way to get a defensive Dharma artifact as well. ¡°Roar!¡± At this moment, the python seemed to have targeted Shen Ruyan. Its tail kept whipping at Shen Ruyan, who was in the air, and sharp blades shot at her from its mouth. On the other side, Jiang Chengxuan had a bad feeling. This high-grade Level 2 demon beast was indeed not something an ordinary Level 2 demon beast could compare to. At least Jiang Chengxuan was not confident at all that he could defeat this python. Fortunately, Shen Ruyan had many treasures on her that could keep them safe for the time being. Even so, their situation was not optimistic. According to the current situation, Shen Ruyan could at most hold on for a while longer. At this thought, Jiang Chengxuan finally stopped hesitating. He immediately sent a voice transmission to Shen Ruyan, ¡°Elder Ruyan, I will find a way to control it later. Seize that opportunity to severely injure it. It will be better if you can kill it.¡± Chapter 23 The Greatest Gains With Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s current cultivation, if he chose to use the Divine Light of the Arctic, in theory, he could use it twice, but in fact, he could only use it once at most. After all, he couldn¡¯t use up all his True Essence in battle. That was simply courting death. If anything happened, he would not even have a chance to escape. Therefore. With his current cultivation, once he decided to use the Divine Light of the Arctic, he would only use it once at most. If Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t seize the opportunity he created for her, he would have to consider retreating. Shen Ruyan clearly did not expect Jiang Chengxuan to send her a voice transmission. Hearing this, she was distracted for a moment and was almost hit by the python. Fortunately, she reacted quickly and dodged at the critical moment. She nooded at Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan found an opportunity to make a seal with both hands while the python was attacking Shen Ruyan. Buzz! In an instant, white rays suddenly spewed out of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands. There was no sound. The python, which was attacking Shen Ruyan crazily, did not have time to react at all. Its huge body was immediately hit by the rays. Crack, crack¡ª In the blink of an eye, the body of the python was covered in a layer of frost. It couldn¡¯t move. Seeing this, Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°This is¡­ the perfected Divine Light of the Arctic!¡± As a Foundation Establishment Realm elder of the Shen Immortal family, Shen Ruyan was naturally very familiar with this mid-grade Level 2 spell. She knew how difficult it was to cultivate this mid-grade Level 2 spell to Perfection. However¡­ How long had it been since Jiang Chengxuan obtained this spell? At most, it was only three years, right? Moreover, during these three years, he had to consolidate the new realm and change to a new cultivation technique for the Foundation Establishment Realm. The time he had to cultivate a spell was even shorter. How did he do it? Could it be that he was actually a rare spell genius? Many thoughts flashed across Shen Ruyan¡¯s mind but she quickly pulled herself together. A flying sword with traces of lightning appeared on the head of the python. It was one of Shen Ruyan¡¯s treasures, a Level 2 high-grade lightning-element flying sword. It was called Curse Light. With a whoosh, Curse Light slashed into the python¡¯s body. Before the python could break free from the layers of frost, it was split into two. ¡°Roar!¡± An extremely miserable cry resounded through the skies. Immediately after, with a bang, two sections of the python corpse fell heavily on the hill, creating two huge pits. Fortunately, it did not hurt the silver osmanthus tree. Otherwise, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan would really suffer a huge loss this time. They looked at each other. Shen Ruyan said, ¡°Elder Jiang, it¡¯s all thanks to you just now. If not for you, it would probably be very difficult for us to protect ourselves, let alone kill this evil beast today.¡± She was not exaggerating. It was unlikely for a high-grade Level 2 demon beast to kill them. However, it was not a problem for it to injure them. Jiang Chengxuan originally thought that Shen Ruyan would ask him about how he cultivated the Divine Light of the Arctic to Perfection. He had even thought of an explanation. In the end, Shen Ruyan did not mention this at all. Instead, she talked about his contributions in this battle. This made Jiang Chengxuan heave a sigh of relief. At the same time, he couldn¡¯t help but have a better impression of Shen Ruyan. He smiled and shook his head. ¡°Elder Ruyan, you flatter me. You¡¯re the one who really made a great contribution. I just offered a small help.¡± ¡°Hehe, Elder Jiang, you¡¯re really humble.¡± Shen Ruyan smiled and continued, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not compliment each other. In short, we¡¯ll split whatever gains we obtained today as agreed upon.¡± At this point, Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but turn to look at the silver osmanthus tree. ¡°Actually, compared to the silver osmanthus tree that¡¯s about to advance to a low-grade Level 2 spiritual root and the Level 2 spiritual vein that¡¯s about to be nurtured from it, the contributions for killing the demon beasts are nothing. They are the greatest gains for you and me on this mission.¡± Hearing Shen Ruyan¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart skipped a beat. He knew very well how valuable the things Shen Ruyan was talking about was. It was not an exaggeration to say that a Level 2 spiritual vein that was about to be nurtured and a spiritual root that was about to advance to the low-grade of Level 2 were completely enough to support a Foundation Establishment Realm family or sect. The gains were too great. It was so great that it was enough to make two close friends fall out. It could even cause two Foundation Establishment Realm families to start a war. Therefore, at this moment, it was impossible for Jiang Chengxuan not to be on guard. He was even prepared for the worst. At the same time, he was also considering whether he should leave the Shen Immortal family while he was safe. If they were greedy and wanted to harm him, he would really be in danger. He would not take risks, nor could he let himself be in such an environment where he could die at any time. This was the principle he adhered to for the past hundred years. It was also the main reason why he could survive in the cultivation world. ¡°Elder Jiang, are you worried about something?¡± Suddenly, Shen Ruyan turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan was shocked. However, before he could reply, Shen Ruyan continued, ¡°Are you worried that the Shen Immortal family will harm you because of this Level 2 spiritual vein and Level 2 spiritual root?¡± After saying that, Shen Ruyan gave him a reassuring smile. ¡°I can¡¯t say for certain what others will do, but in the Shen Immortal family, nothing like this will happen. This is because it¡¯s a rule set by our Violet Palace Ancestor a long time ago. It¡¯s also the foundation upon which the Shen Immortal family thrives in the cultivation world of the Yun Nation. Back then, the reason why you chose to join the Shen Immortal family is probably not only because of the offers, but also because of the reputation of the Shen Immortal family, right?¡± Chapter 24 Advancement of the Silver Osmanthus Tree At this point, Shen Ruyan suddenly took out a jade slip from her pocket and handed it to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°This is the teaching of the Shen family. When every member of the Shen family accepts the inheritance of cultivation, they have to swear an oath in advance that they will not violate the teaching. If one violates the teaching, even if he is the head of the Shen family, he will still be punished extremely severely. Believe me, the Shen Immortal family is definitely not a family that has no bottom line. This jade slip records the teachings and rules of the Shen family. You can take a look and see if I¡¯m lying to you or not. In addition, I can swear to you now that everything I¡¯m saying is true. If there¡¯s anything false, I will disappear from this cultivation world.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but feel a little embarrassed. However, although he was embarrassed, he couldn¡¯t be careless when it came to his own safety. He immediately apologized to Shen Ruyan, but he still reached out to take the jade slip from her. He placed it on his forehead to sense the contents. He realized that this jade slip really recorded the teachings of the Shen Immortal family. The opening sentence was, ¡°Cultivation is about cultivating one¡¯s mind. If one doesn¡¯t have a stable mind, they will be disturbed by demons.¡± What it meant was that the essence of cultivation was to cultivate one¡¯s mind. If one could not be the master of one¡¯s mind, no matter how talented one was, they would eventually become a slave of desire and lose their true selves. Then, there was the next sentence. [Those who betray friends because of greed and those who go back on their words will be expelled from the Shen family.] It could be said that there were very, very few family teachings like the Shen Immortal family in the current cultivation world. Jiang Chengxuan did not know why the ancestors of the Shen Immortal family would leave such teachings for their descendants. He did not know if such teachings were suitable in the current cultivation world. However, it was undeniable that after knowing the existence of such teachings, Jiang Chengxuan was indeed much more at ease with the Shen Immortal family. He handed the jade slip back to Shen Ruyan and smiled in embarrassment. ¡°I really admire your family teachings. I was being a little petty just now. I hope Elder Ruyan won¡¯t take it to heart.¡± Shen Ruyan smiled and shook her head. ¡°It¡¯s fine. It¡¯s understandable. As a matter of fact, if you aren¡¯t guarded at all, I¡¯ll probably take back the words about you being talented.¡± It had to be said that Shen Ruyan was indeed glib-tongued. With just a few words, the awkwardness between them disappeared, and the atmosphere returned to normal. Buzz! At the same time, the silver osmanthus tree near the two of them suddenly emitted a soaring spiritual light. Rustle¡ª At this moment, the entire silver osmanthus tree started shaking violently. Wisps of silver light began to pour out of the leaves of this silver osmanthus tree. When the light landed on Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, their minds immediately cleared up. The fatigue from the battle was swept away. Shen Ruyan narrowed her eyes and said in a low voice, ¡°This silver osmanthus tree is about to advance!¡± As soon as she finished speaking, the entire silver osmanthus tree suddenly grew taller. Wisps of spiritual qi in the world began to quickly gather towards this silver osmanthus tree. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could clearly feel that the concentration of spiritual qi in the surroundings was rapidly increasing. If the concentration of spiritual qi was originally 2, then the concentration of spiritual qi now was 5. Moreover, it was still increasing. This was a sign that the spiritual vein was about to take shape! Rustle¡ª Rustle¡ª The leaves swayed. The size of the silver osmanthus tree changed from more than three meters to more than eight meters, and it was still rising. By rough estimation, when it really completed its advancement, it would be at least ten meters tall. ¡°Elder Jiang, I have to report the situation here first.¡± At this moment, Shen Ruyan looked at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°I think you know the value of a Level 2 spiritual root and a Level 2 spiritual vein very well. Therefore, in order to prevent any accidents from happening later, before the other elders of the family arrive, I hope you and I can stay here for the time being. I can promise you that you will definitely get a share of everything we obtain here.¡± Jiang Chengxuan did not object. Since he was certain that the Shen Immortal family would not harm him, protecting the silver osmanthus tree with Shen Ruyan was equivalent to protecting his interests. Jiang Chengxuan could see the bigger picture. Moreover, he also knew that with the huge commotion caused by the silver osmanthus tree, it was hard to guarantee that it would not attract the attention of some people. Perhaps some people would have designs on this silver osmanthus tree. Therefore, the two of them stayed to guard the silver osmanthus tree together and carefully observed their surroundings to prevent any accidents from happening. Fortunately, no accidents happened. About two hours later, the Silver Osmanthus Tree successfully advanced and became a low-grade Level 2 spiritual root. At the same time, a Level 2 spiritual vein was born under their feet. This made Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan secretly heave a sigh of relief. At the same time, the two of them suddenly looked into the distance. Over there in the distance, three streaks of light were approaching. When the three streaks of light approached, they turned out to be the three Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the Shen Immortal family. The person in the lead was none other than the current head of the Shen family, Shen Daoming. Beside him was Xiong Wandao, an elder of the Law Enforcement Hall that Jiang Chengxuan had seen before. As for the other person, he was an old man in his sixties. His name was Xu Qianhe. He was at the sixth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm and had been a guest elder of the Shen Immortal family for nearly a hundred years. At this moment, their gazes landed on the low-grade Level 2 silver osmanthus tree and they couldn¡¯t help but be delighted. ¡°It¡¯s indeed a low-grade Level 2 spiritual root and a Level 2 spiritual vein.¡± As they spoke, the three of them turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Shen Daoming laughed and said, ¡°Elder Jiang, Ruyan, congratulations! I didn¡¯t expect you to gain so much from this mission. Don¡¯t worry, I will reward you accordingly. However, before that, we have to handle the situation here first.¡± With that, Shen Daoming turned to look at Xu Qianhe and asked, ¡°Elder Xu, what do you think? Is there a problem with setting up a Level 2 defensive array here?¡± Chapter 25 Good Wine Hearing Shen Daoming¡¯s question, Xu Qianhe thought for a moment and replied, ¡°Setting up a low-grade Level 2 defensive array is not a problem. However, it will probably take some time if we want to set up a mid-grade Level 2 defensive array. A low-grade Level 2 array is probably not enough in this place. It¡¯s best to set up a mid-grade Level 2 array and let a Foundation Establishment cultivator guard it. That way, even if late-stage Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators come over, it will be impossible for them to get their hands on this tree.¡± At this point, Xu Qianhe paused for a moment before continuing, ¡°In my opinion, it¡¯s best if we can move the people in Canyon City over or build another city with this tree as the center and integrate Canyon City dozens of kilometers away. That way, with the Level 2 spiritual vein here and the Level 1 spiritual vein in Canyon City, we can absolutely create a Level 2 cultivation city. At that time, the population and influence of the Shen Immortal family will definitely rise to another level.¡± Xiong Wandao¡¯s eyes lit up upon hearing this. He turned to look at Shen Daoming and said, ¡°I think what Old Xu said makes sense. If we can really build a Level 2 cultivation city here, it will definitely be very beneficial to the Shen Immortal family.¡± At this moment, Shen Daoming was obviously tempted. He thought for a moment and said, ¡°The suggestion is indeed not bad, but the construction of a Level 2 cultivation city involves a lot of things. I need to hold a family elders¡¯ meeting. After the meeting is over, it will not be too late for us to decide. By the way¡­¡± At this point, Shen Daoming seemed to have thought of something. He looked at Jiang Chengxuan and say, ¡°Elder Jiang, I forgot to introduce you to someone. ¡°This is Xu Qianhe, Elder Xu. He is a Level 2 array master of the Shen Immortal family.¡± As he spoke, he looked at Xu Qianhe and smiled. ¡°Elder Xu, this is Elder Jiang, Jiang Chengxuan I mentioned to you before we came.¡± ¡°Hehe, Elder Jiang is really young and promising. Nice to meet you.¡± Xu Qianhe was quite polite. He smiled and cupped his fists at Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan quickly returned the greeting. Just now, when Shen Daoming and the others were talking, Shen Ruyan had already secretly sent him a voice transmission to introduce Xu Qianhe. Xu Qianhe was a guest elder of the Shen Immortal family. He had been in the Shen Immortal family for nearly a hundred years and was a good friend of the previous head of the Shen Immortal family. It was also because of this that Xu Qianhe had done a lot for the Shen Immortal family in the past hundred years. Moreover, he had nurtured many junior array masters for the Shen Immortal family. Therefore. Although he was only a guest elder, his status in the Shen Immortal family was not inferior to those core elders at all. At this moment, everyone was preparing to go back. But the question was, who should stay? After all, they couldn¡¯t leave this place unguarded. Moreover, one person was probably not enough. Unless Shen Daoming, a ninth level Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator, stayed behind. However, as the head of the Shen Immortal family, it was obviously unlikely for him to stay. Xu Qianhe needed to go back and make preparations for setting up the array, so it was impossible for him to stay too. Between Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, at least one of them had to go back and explain what happened. Now, the people who would stay were either Jiang Chengxuan and Xiong Wanren or Liu Ruyan and Xu Wanren. ¡°I¡¯ll stay.¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan spoke. Before leaving, Shen Ruyan sent a voice transmission to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Elder Jiang, don¡¯t worry. After going back, I will mention your contributions and help you get more rewards.¡± ¡°Alright, thank you, Elder Ruyan.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and thanked Shen Ruyan. This was the benefit of letting Shen Ruyan go back. She was from the Shen family and should have more say than him, an outsider. After the figures disappeared from the horizon, Xiong Wandao turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan and said with a chuckle, ¡°Elder Jiang, it¡¯s been more than three years since we last met, right? Previously, we agreed to get together when we had time, but we couldn¡¯t find the time. Now, the time has finally come.¡± As he spoke, Xiong Wandao took out a pot of wine and two glasses from his body. Then, he gestured to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°What do you think? Elder Jiang, do you want to drink with me?¡± Jiang Chengxuan found it hard to decline Xiong Wandao¡¯s hospitality. ¡°In that case, I won¡¯t stand on ceremony.¡± ¡°Haha!¡± Xiong Wandao immediately laughed and nodded. ¡°We¡¯re both elders of the Shen family. There¡¯s no need to stand on ceremony with me.¡± As he spoke, Xiong Wandao had already filled a glass of wine for him and Jiang Chengxuan. In an instant, a rich wine fragrance wafted out. As soon as Jiang Chengxuan took a sniff, he vaguely felt that the True Essence in his body was showing signs of activity. This immediately surprised him and he couldn¡¯t help but praise. ¡°Good wine!¡± ¡°Hehe, not bad, right?¡± Xiong Wandao smiled smugly. He said, ¡°My wine is called Spiritual Abyss Intoxication. I spent 49 types of Level 1 spiritual herbs and three types of Level 2 spiritual herbs to make it. It took me a full ten years. Many restaurants in the market offered a high price to buy my recipe, but I didn¡¯t agree. Come, Elder Jiang, let¡¯s toast.¡± Xiong Wandao was the first to raise the wine glass. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan quickly raised his wine glass and clinked it with Xiong Wandao. ¡°It seems like I¡¯m in for a treat today.¡± Jiang Chengxuan knew very well that the price of the spiritual wine made from so many spiritual herbs was definitely not cheap. Soon, the two of them finished the wine in their glasses. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan felt that the True Essence in his body had suddenly become unprecedentedly active. With a slight circulation of the cultivation technique, he quickly completed a small cycle. The strength of his True Essence actually increased slightly as well. This made him full of praise. ¡°It¡¯s indeed good wine!¡± Chapter 26 Demon Beast Riot ¡°Then drink more.¡± Xiong Wandao poured another cup for himself and Jiang Chengxuan. The two of them raised their glasses and clinked it. However, this time, they did not finish it in one gulp. Instead, they each took a small sip. After converting all the medicinal power of the spiritual wine into True Essence, Xiong Wandao looked at Jiang Chengxuan again and smiled. ¡°Elder Jiang, although this is only the second time we¡¯ve met, I feel that we hit it off very well. Therefore, I won¡¯t hide things from you.¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart skipped a beat. He looked at Xiong Wandao and said, ¡°Brother Xiong, feel free to tell me.¡± Xiong Wandao¡¯s expression turned serious. ¡°Brother Jiang, for you to reach where you are, you must know very well what¡¯s the most important thing in our cultivation world, right?¡± Without waiting for Jiang Chengxuan to answer, Xiong Wandao continued, ¡°It¡¯s not wealth and money, but life. Only by ensuring your life can you pursue wealth and money. I know that with the contributions you have made this time, you will definitely receive a lot of contribution points. With those contribution points, you can exchange for many precious resources from the Shen Immortal family. However, you have to remember that if, and I¡¯m talking about if, the Shen Immortal family has granted you the right to exchange for some special items, no matter how many contribution points they cost, you have to prioritize on choosing the life-saving items first, understand? If you miss out on this opportunity, no one knows when you will have the right to exchange them again. No matter how many spirit stones you have, there is almost no way to buy that kind of thing outside. Therefore. Forget it if they didn¡¯t grant you the special right, but once they did, you have to make best use of it. DO NOT MISS OUT ON IT! Because¡­¡± At this point, Xiong Wandao suddenly took a deep breath and said in a low voice, ¡°The demon beast riot that happens every 200 years is not far from now. At most, there are only 30 to 40 years left. At that time, Foundation Establishment cultivators like us will just be cannon fodder. If we¡¯re not careful, we¡¯ll be turned to ashes by a calamity of that scale.¡± ¡°Demon beast riot?¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s pupils constricted. To be honest, he really did not know much about what Xiong Wandao said just now. The information he could obtain in the past was too limited. Although he had occasionally heard some news about the demon beasts causing trouble, it was all in bits and pieces and he did not have any clear understanding of it. Now that he suddenly heard such news, it was only natural for him to be shocked. As if he had already expected Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s reaction, Xiong Wandao couldn¡¯t help but smile bitterly and say, ¡°Do you feel a little scared? To be honest, when I found out about this, my reaction was actually stronger than yours. This is because a calamity of that scale is really quite dangerous for Foundation Establishment cultivators like us. The death rate is at least 70 to 80%. Do you know what kind of strength the Shen Immortal family used to have?¡± Without waiting for Jiang Chengxuan to answer, Xiong Wandao continued on. ¡°As far as I know, in the past, when the Shen Immortal family was at its peak, there were as many as eight or nine people in the Violet Palace Realm. There were nearly a hundred Foundation Establishment cultivators like you and me. It¡¯s not an exaggeration to say that at that time, the Shen Immortal family already had the foundation and strength of a Golden Core Immortal family. They just needed a Golden Core Daoist as a leader. It was said that at that time, the head of the Shen family had a chance to advance to the Golden Core realm. Unfortunately, at that time, the demon beast riot broke out earlier than expected. The main battlefield was in Flat Land County, where we are now. As the number one cultivation family in Flatland County at that time, the Shen Immortal family was naturally at the front line. The head of the Shen family died tragically. Three elders of the Shen family, who were at the Violet Palace Realm, were seriously injured and their Dao path was cut off. The remaining four Violet Palace Realm elders died with six Level 3 demon beasts. Only the youngest elder who had just advanced to the Violet Palace Realm at that time didn¡¯t die because he stayed behind to protect the base. Later, not long after the three seriously injured Violet Palace Realm elders returned, they could not be healed and left the world one after another. And this was only the casualties of the Violet Palace Realm cultivators. As for Foundation Establishment cultivators like you and me, the casualties were much greater. I don¡¯t know the exact number, but I know that ever since that time, there have never been more than ten Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Shen Immortal family.¡± After hearing Xiong Wandao¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan felt his heart heavy. He would never have thought that the demon beast riot would be so terrifying. If even people who had reached the Violet Palace Realm could not survive, wouldn¡¯t the chances of them, as Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators, surviving be even lower? Instinctively, Jiang Chengxuan began to consider if he should think of a way to leave the Shen Immortal family and Flat Land County now. However, the demon beast riot would definitely affect the entire cultivation world of the Yun Nation. Even if he left the Shen Immortal family and Flat Land County, where could he go? Where would be absolutely safe? Shaking his head, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but look at Xiong Wandao again and ask, ¡°Brother Xiong, since the demon beast riot was a matter concerning the fate of the entire cultivation world, did the Ganyang Sect, an upper sect, do anything about it? At the very least, there had to be relief provisions from them, right? Otherwise, who would be willing to stand at the frontline of the demon beast riot like the Shen Immortal family in the future?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s question, Xiong Wandao nodded. There was naturally relief provision from them, but it wasn¡¯t a lot. It was not because the Ganyang Sect was unwilling to give us relief provisions, but because they really could not afford it. In fact, it was not just the Ganyang Sect. Even the other two sects, the North Cloud Sect and the Starlight Sect, couldn¡¯t provide enough relief provisions.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was really puzzled. ¡°Why is that?¡± Xiong Wandao smiled bitterly again. He looked at Jiang Chengxuan and asked, ¡°Brother Jiang, do you know how much time has passed since the demon beast riot?¡± Chapter 27 Returning to the Shen Immortal family Jiang Chengxuan naturally did not know the answer. Xiong Wandao clearly didn¡¯t expect him to know the answer either. Xiong Wandao replied, ¡°As far as I know, the demon beast riot has been happening every other 200 hundred years for the last tens of thousands of years. It might be even longer than that. Most importantly, in this battle between us humans and demon beasts, we humans are actually at an absolute disadvantage. I don¡¯t know the exact situation, but as far as I know, the territory of our human race is almost a quarter less than thousands of years ago. Think about it. With the demon beast riot happening continuously, how many resources can a Golden Core Immortal Sect like the Ganyang Sect accumulate? If the Ganyang Sect is like this, the other Golden Core Immortal Sects are naturally not much better. In this situation, it¡¯s not that the upper sects like the Ganyang Sect and even the large Nascent Soul sects weren¡¯t unwilling to provide us relief provisions, but they really couldn¡¯t afford it.¡± Xiong Wandao¡¯s words made Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart sink. He did not expect that the situation in the entire human cultivation world would actually be so dangerous. If this was true, how could he cultivate peacefully in the future? Moreover, according to what he knew, their enemies seemed to be not only the demon beast riot, but also the demonic cultivators who existed all the time. These guys cultivated mainly through plundering and killing. They often practiced evil techniques and would sacrifice hundreds of thousands of mortals at the drop of a hat to complete a ritual. It could be said that wherever they appeared, the mortals would suffer. If not for the fact that righteous cultivators like them were stationed in mortal cities all year round, ordinary mortals would not be able to survive in this world. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly felt an unprecedented sense of urgency. In this world, strength was the most important. If you did not have strength, you would be cannon fodder and the target of plunder. It was impossible for you to stay in one place and be aloof from worldly affairs. Because even if you didn¡¯t provoke others, others would provoke you. As the saying went, when the nest is overturned, there will not be an intact egg. If the human cultivators were defeated in the future or the demonic cultivators occupied the mainstream of the entire cultivation world, even if you were lucky enough to survive, you would definitely not have a good time. Jiang Chengxuan had already made up his mind. When he returned this time, he would do his best to increase his strength at all costs. The more he could increase, the better. That way, when the demon beast riot broke out decades later, he would have more hope of survival. After that, the two of them stopped talking about this serious topic and started to talk about something else. Five days passed in the blink of an eye. This morning. Three streaks of light suddenly flashed over from the distant sky. When the light approached, the people who appeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan and Xiong Wandao were Shen Ruyan, Xu Qianhe, and Shen Daofeng. After the two sides greeted each other, Shen Ruyan said, ¡°Elder Xiong, next, Elder Xu will set up a mid-grade Level 2 defensive array here. From now on, my brother will be stationed here. In the meantime, I¡¯ll have to trouble you and my brother to cooperate with Elder Xu. After the array is set up, you can return on your own. As for Elder Jiang, I need to bring him back. He won¡¯t be here for the time being.¡± Hearing Shen Ruyan¡¯s words, Xiong Wandao immediately smiled and nodded. ¡°No problem. Take Brother Jiang back. With me and the Daofeng here, nothing will happen.¡± Shen Ruyan looked at Jiang Chengxuan and said, ¡°Elder Jiang, if there¡¯s nothing else, let¡¯s go back first.¡± ¡°Ok!¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. Then, he turned to Xiong Wandao, Xu Qianhe, and cupped his fists at them. ¡°Brother Xiong, Elder Xu, and Elder Daofeng, take care.¡± With that, Jiang Chengxuan left the Level 2 spiritual vein with Shen Ruyan. On the way back, Shen Ruyan smiled at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Elder Jiang, it seems like you¡¯ve been getting along well with Elder Xiong these days.¡± ¡°Not bad.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and changed the topic. ¡°By the way, Are there any results from the elders¡¯ meeting?¡± As a guest elder, Jiang Chengxuan was also qualified to participate in the elders¡¯ meeting in the Shen Immortal family. Therefore, Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t hold back from telling him. ¡°There¡¯s already a result. After Elder Xu sets up the mid-grade Level 2 defensive array, we¡¯ll try to connect that place to Canyon City. At that time, we will build a Level 2 cultivation city. That way, we can both protect the mortals and the spiritual vein.¡± Indeed. Even though they had discovered a Level 2 spiritual vein and a low-grade Level 2 spiritual root, Canyon City, which had tens of thousands of mortals, would definitely not be left unguarded. It was inevitable that the two areas would merge. Otherwise, if demonic cultivators attacked Canyon City, should the people on the Level 2 spiritual vein go out to help? If they went out, who should be left behind to protect the spiritual vein? Therefore. The safest and most appropriate way was to connect the two places and set up a large Level 2 protective array. If Jiang Chengxuan was the decision-maker, he would definitely make the same arrangement. At this moment. The two of them were about to reach the Shen Immortal family¡¯s base. Shen Ruyan suddenly said to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°Elder Jiang, our contribution points have been counted. Including the reward of this mission, the Level 2 and Level 1 demon beasts we killed outside added up to about 8,000 family contribution points. The mission itself is worth 1,400 contribution points. Because most of the materials obtained from killing those Level 1 demon beasts are already damaged, their contribution points were about 1,200. The corpses of the other three Scarlet Flame Scorpion Snakes were worth about 3,000 contribution points. As for the corpse of the Level 2 high-grade Black Mystic Python, it¡¯s worth 2,400 contribution points.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but feel excited. A total of 8,000 family contribution points was no doubt a huge number. According to the distribution plan he and Shen Ruyan had agreed on beforehand, he would be able to get 4,000 family contribution points. If exchanged for spirit stones, it was 4,000. Having cultivated for well over a hundred years, Jiang Chengxuan had never obtained such a large amount of wealth in one go. Moreover, This was only the reward for killing those demon beasts. It did not include the reward for discovering a Level 2 spiritual root and a Level 2 spiritual vein. Chapter 28 Going to the Family¡¯s Treasure Vault Knowing that Jiang Chengxuan still had questions to ask, Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but smile at him and continue, ¡°As for the contribution for discovering a Level 2 spiritual vein and a Level 2 spiritual root, after the discussion, the family decided to give us a total of 32,000 contribution points. Of course, you and I can choose to take a portion of the ownership of the Level 2 spiritual vein and the Level 2 spiritual root. That will depend on your choice. The family won¡¯t force you.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart skipped a beat. When he was chatting with Xiong Wandao earlier, they talked about the value of a Level 2 spiritual root and a Level 2 spiritual vein. According to Xiong Wandao, the market price of a low-grade Level 2 spiritual root was usually between 8,000 to 15,000 spirit stones. This was mainly determined by the effect of the spiritual root. On the other hand, a Level 2 spiritual vein was roughly priced at 20 to 40,000 spirit stones. It was also determined by the concentration of spiritual energy it had. Of course, under normal circumstances, be it sects or cultivation families, they would not sell such strategic resources easily. Moreover, their value would also be affected by the terrain and environment. For example, a spiritual vein at the frontline of the demon beast riot and a spiritual vein in a peaceful area would have different values. In short, although spiritual roots and spiritual veins were precious, they could not be easily moved, especially spiritual veins. Their market price would also change very drastically with the environment and situation at that time. It was undeniable that it was already very kind of the Shen Immortal family to be willing to give them 32,000 contribution points. After all, it was just a low-grade Level 2 spiritual root and a Level 2 spiritual vein that had just been nurtured. Even if they were sold on the market, their price would not be too high. As for sharing the ownership of the Level 2 spiritual root and the Level 2 spiritual vein with the Shen Immortal family, From the beginning to the end, Jiang Chengxuan had never considered it. From the looks of it, the Shen family obviously valued the silver osmanthus tree and the Level 2 spiritual vein very much. For this, they did not hesitate to spend a lot of resources to set up a large mid-grade Level 2 defensive array. Moreover, there would definitely be more investment in the future. If he really chose to share the ownership, he might offend the Shen Immortal family. After weighing the pros and cons, the wise choice was self-evident. He smiled and said to Shen Ruyan, ¡°I¡¯m not interested in owning the spiritual vein and spiritual root at all. Family contribution points are more practical to me. Elder Ruyan, what about you?¡± Shen Ruyan replied with a smile, ¡°I¡¯m fine with either. Since you want the family contribution point, I¡¯ll choose the family contribution point too.¡± At this point, Shen Ruyan paused for a moment before continuing, ¡°But then again, Elder Jiang, choosing family contribution points is indeed the wisest choice. Because this time, I helped you get a special right to exchange.¡± ¡°Special right to exchange?¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart skipped a beat. He couldn¡¯t help but think of what Xiong Wandao had told him previously. Was that the special right Shen Ruyan was talking about the same as the one Xiong Wandao told him? ¡°Well, it seems like Elder Xiong has already told you something.¡± Shen Ruyan suddenly smiled. ¡°As for what you can exchange, you¡¯ll know when you see the exchange list. Let me keep you in suspense for now.¡± At this point, Jiang Chengxuan saw a playful look on Shen Ruyan¡¯s face. This did not match the image of Shen Ruyan he had in mind. Her playful expression only lasted for a moment before she quickly returned to normal. She continued to say to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°Since we¡¯ve already decided to ask for contribution points, let¡¯s go straight to the Mission Hall later. After going through the formalities, we can then head to the family¡¯s treasury vault.¡± Jiang Chengxuan had no objections to this. A moment later. The two of them arrived at the Shen Immortal family¡¯s base, Splendid Jade Mountain. After showing their tokens to the Mission Hall and submitting the relevant mission information, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan each had 20,000 family contribution points. This was the first time Jiang Chengxuan had obtained so much wealth in one go. It would be a lie to say that he was not excited at all. In fact, even Shen Ruyan, the sister of the head of the Shen family, could not hide the joy on her face. It was obvious that she was in a good mood. ¡°Let¡¯s go to the family treasury vault together.¡± Shen Ruyan turned around and said to Jiang Chengxuan. Then, she took the lead and flew towards a mountain in the distance. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan quickly followed. After flying for a while, Shen Ruyan brought Jiang Chengxuan to a building with carved beams. Jiang Chengxuan immediately felt that there seemed to be many restrictions here that blocked his and Shen Ruyan¡¯s way. If ordinary people dared to barge in, they would probably be minced into a bloody mist before they could land. At this moment. Shen Ruyan suddenly took out her token and pointed at a restriction in front of her. In an instant, a hazy halo flashed. The restrictions that were originally blocking their way immediately began to slowly dissipate. Shen Ruyan turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan and smiled. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± With that, she brought Jiang Chengxuan into the building ahead. Chapter 29 Special Exchange Right, Level 3 Talisman Soon, the two of them arrived in front of a middle-aged man. This person¡¯s name was Shen Baifei, and he was at the eighth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. He was also the only Foundation Establishment elder Jiang Chengxuan had yet to meet with. When Shen Ruyan saw him, she immediately smiled and greeted him. ¡°Third Uncle.¡± Shen Baifei, who was called Third Uncle by Shen Ruyan, nodded and looked at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°This must be Elder Jiang, right? ¡°It seems like you¡¯re here to exchange for treasures?¡± Shen Ruyan smiled and nodded. ¡°Yes, Third Uncle. Please give us the list.¡± When Shen Baifei heard that, he did not say anything. Soon, he handed two jade slips to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°The items that can be exchanged are all listed in these jade slips. If you want to exchange for anything, just tell me. I¡¯ll fetch them for you.¡± Shen Ruyan smiled and said, ¡°Thank you, Third Uncle.¡± Then, she started to read the contents of the jade slip with Jiang Chengxuan. This was the first time Jiang Chengxuan had seen the treasury of a Violet Palace Realm immortal family. It had to be said that the treasures had really broadened his horizons. There were dozens of Level 2 precious materials, medicinal pills, Dharma artifacts, cultivation techniques, and talismans. There were even more things at Level 1. With a cursory glance, Jiang Chengxuan estimated that there were at least hundreds or thousands of them. This was the foundation of a Violet Palace Realm immortal family. It was definitely not something that an independant cultivator or a family at the Foundation Establishment Realm could compare to. ¡®Of course.¡¯ The main purpose of him following Shen Ruyan to the treasury vault of the Shen Immortal family this time was not to choose these Level 2 and Level 1 items. Instead, he came for the items that could only be exchanged by people with a special right. He looked down. Jiang Chengxuan immediately saw three special items. There were three talismans. However, these three talismans were not Level 1 and Level 2 talismans, but Level 3 talismans! As everyone knew, a Level 3 item was equivalent to the Violet Palace Realm. Such an item was not something Foundation Establishment Cultivators like them could get their hands on at all. Only a Violet Palace Realm immortal family like the Shen Immortal family would provide such an item to the members within the family. Even so, under normal circumstances, the members of the Shen Immortal family were not allowed to exchange for them. Only people who had been granted the special right could. Jiang Chengxuan was excited. No wonder Xiong Wandao said that if he could get the special exchange right, he had to exchange for the special items no matter what. So this was the reason. To a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator, a Level 3 item was indeed an ace in the hole. Especially on the battlefield with the demon beasts in the future, he could definitely use it to save his life. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan looked at the information on the three Level 3 talismans carefully. These three Level 3 talismans were all low-grade Level 3 offensive talismans. They were the Flame Dragon Talisman, the Black Wind Talisman, and the Heavenly Saber Divine Slaying Talisman. As the name suggested, after using the Flame Dragon Talisman, a flame dragon would form to attack the enemy. Any enemy within the range of it would be instantly burned to ashes. The Black Wind Talisman was similar. It was also a large-scale attack. After using it, it would trigger a black wind. Any cultivator who was blown by this black wind, be it their flesh, blood, or soul, would be shattered in an instant. As for the Heavenly Saber Divine Slaying Talisman, it was a relatively rare talisman that targeted the divine sense of the enemy. After using it, the talisman would turn into a heavenly saber and slash into the enemy¡¯s sea of consciousness, destroying their devine sense. Without an equivalent defensive method, it was almost impossible to withstand it. Even a person at the Violet Palace Realm would suffer greatly if he was hit by this talisman. Without question, Jiang Chengxuan wanted all three Level 3 talismans. Unfortunately, with the family contribution points he had now, he could at most exchange for one of the talismans. The price of these three Level 3 talismans was different. One was 13,500 contribution points, one was 14,000 contribution points, and another was 16,000 contribution points. Clearly, the Heavenly Saber Divine Slaying Talisman was more precious than the previous two talismans. Jiang Chengxuan was a little conflicted, not knowing which talisman to choose. After thinking about it, Jiang Chengxuan finally chose the most expensive Heavenly Saber Divine Slaying Talisman. It was because this talisman could threaten the Violet Palace Realm cultivators. The power of the first two talismans could also pose a certain threat to the early-stage Violet Palace Realm cultivators. However, with the speed of Foundation Establishment cultivators, it was very difficult for them to hit an enemy at the Violet Palace Realm on the real battlefield. The Heavenly Saber Divine Slaying Talisman was different. Because it specialized in attacking divine sense, it was usually very difficult to notice. Even the Violet Palace Realm cultivators had a high chance of being hit. After exchanging for this Heavenly Saber Divine Slaying Talisman, Jiang Chengxuan only had 4,000 contribution points left. According to his plan, he was going to exchange for a Level 2 defensive Dharma artifact, a pill to break through to another level of the Foundation Establishment realm, and a low-grade Level 2 spell. If there were enough points left, he also wanted exchange for some materials to make Level 2 talismans. At this thought, Jiang Chengxuan moved his gaze back to the Level 2 items. The first thing he saw was a low-grade Level 2 defensive Dharma artifact. It was called the Purple Gold Spirit Shield. It was made of purple-gold black iron and contained many defensive restrictions. After activation, it could form a two-meter-long shield that was enough to withstand most of the attacks of the early-stage Foundation Establishment Realm. Even if it was an attack from a mid-stage Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator, the shield could still withstand it for a moment. It was considered a rather good low-grade Level 2 defensive Dharma artifact. Moreover, it only cost 1,000 contribution points. In the outside world, it cost at least 1,400 spirit stones. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan immediately added this Dharma artifact to his exchanging list. Then, he spent another 600 contribution points to exchange for a pill to break through from these Level 2 items, called Upper Origin Pill. After that, he took a fancy to a low-grade Level 2 spell called the Phantom Steps. It cost 700 contribution points. This spell was a movement-type spell. After successfully cultivating it, not only could it greatly increase one¡¯s speed, but it could also create one or two phantoms to confuse the enemy. Unless one had a corresponding method to break this spell, it was very difficult to distinguish between the real one and the phantoms in a short time. After exchanging for all that, he still had 1,700 family contribution points left. Just as Jiang Chengxuan was considering if he should exchange for something else, the system¡¯s voice suddenly sounded in his mind. Chapter 30 Seclusion [Ding! An achievement mission has been issued. Host, please complete 30 drawings of Level 2 talismans.] [Current Progress: 18%] Hearing the system¡¯s voice, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s first reaction was surprised, wondering why the system wasn¡¯t asking him to do it a hundred times. However, his second reaction was heaving a sigh of relief. Fortunately, the system did not ask him to draw a Level 2 talisman a hundred times. With his current financial situation, he could not afford it. After all, the materials used to draw a Level 2 talisman was way more expensive than the materials used to draw a Level 1 talisman. If he used all the 1,700 family contribution points he had to buy materials to draw Level 2 talismans, it would at most be enough for him to draw more than 40 Level 2 talismans. Moreover, it was the cheapest Level 2 talisman. However, if he only needed to draw 30 Level 2 talismans, Jiang Chengxuan could afford it for the time being. Moreover, the system also counted the number of Level 2 talismans he had drawn previously. He carefully checked the list. In the end, he chose a low-grade Level 2 talisman brush worth 600 contribution points. After all, if he really planned to study Level 2 talismans, a Level 2 talisman brush was definitely necessary. As for the remaining 1,100 contribution points, Jiang Chengxuan decided to exchange them all for materials to draw Level 2 talismans. This was enough to support him in completing the mission issued by the system. After he and Shen Ruyan told Shen Baifei the items they wanted to exchange, Shen Baifei left for a while before walking back with two storage bags. He handed the two storage bags to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and said, ¡°These are the items you want to exchange for this time. Take a look.¡± After taking the storage bag, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan checked it. After confirming that there was nothing missing, they nodded at Shen Baifei and thanked him. Soon, the two of them bade farewell to Shen Baifei. Outside, Shen Ruyan smiled at Jiang Chengxuan and said, ¡°Elder Jiang, are you planning to return to the cave abode next?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°What about you?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not going back too.¡± Shen Ruyan smiled and said, ¡°Then let¡¯s part ways here. Meet up again when we have time.¡± ¡°Alright, see you around.¡± After a while, Jiang Chengxuan returned to his cave abode and immediately began to enter seclusion. Jiang Chengxuan had a total of six things to do during this seclusion. First, he had to use the Upper Origin Pill to break through to the second level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. Next was refining the low-grade Level 2 defensive Dharma artifact, the Purple-Gold Spirit Shield, and the low-grade Level 2 talisman brush. After that, he still had to cultivate the low-grade Level 2 spell, Phantom Steps, and the Breeze Sword Technique. That was already five things. As for the last one, it was to try to make Level 2 talismans. Jiang Chengxuan roughly estimated. It would take him four or five years to complete these six tasks. Time passed slowly. In the blink of an eye, half a year passed. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan had already used the Upper Origin Pill to break through to the second level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. The total amount of True Essence in his body had increased by more than 20%. In the past, he would use up all his True Essence after casting the Divine Light of the Arctic twice, but now, that would not happen again. At least he would still have the strength left to escape. In addition, the strength of his True Essence was comparable to a cultivator at the fourth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. Coupled with the mid-grade Level 2 Purple Flame Sword and the Breeze Sword Technique, he was already strong enough to make a fourth level Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator feel threatened. In the next half a year, Jiang Chengxuan spent most of his energy on refining the Purple-Gold Spirit Shield and the Level 2 Talisman Brush. The former could increase his self-protecting ability, and the latter could help him draw Level 2 talismans better and quicker. They were all very valuable things. Jiang Chengxuan did not dare to be careless at all. Fortunately, everything went smoothly. More than half a year later, he successfully refined both. He did not waste any more time. After Jiang Chengxuan successfully refined the Purple-Gold Spirit Shield and the Level 2 Talisman Brush, he focused all his energy on comprehending and practicing the two Level 2 spells, the Phantom Steps and the Breeze Sword Technique. The Breeze Sword Technique was not a problem because it was a reward from the system. When Jiang Chengxuan was cultivating it, he did not encounter too many difficulties. Half a year later, he successfully cultivated the Breeze Sword Technique to the early stage. It had to be said that this sword technique rewarded by the system was indeed quite powerful. Although the system did not say what grade this sword technique was, However, Jiang Chengxuan felt that the power of this early stage Breeze Sword Technique was already not inferior to some perfected low-grade Level 2 spells. It could be seen that when he cultivated this Breeze Sword Technique to the late stage or even perfection stage, it would definitely be comparable to a high-grade Level 2 spell. In comparison, the Phantom Steps gave Jiang Chengxuan a lot of headache. However, this was considered normal. As everyone knew, movement-type spells were often more difficult to practice than ordinary attack-type spells. In addition, his comprehension ability was not particularly outstanding. It was not a surprise that he would encounter trouble while cultivating the Phantom Steps. Fortunately, this situation did not last long. About half a year later, Jiang Chengxuan finally mastered the initial stage of the Phantom Steps. At this moment, his movement speed was clearly more than 20% faster than before. When he took a leap, a figure identical to him would appear behind him. Without the corresponding spell to break it, it would be really difficult to tell which was his real body and which was his phantom. Just like that, more than two years passed. Jiang Chengxuan still had no intention of coming out of seclusion. This was because he still had one last thing to do, which was to try to draw Level 2 talismans and increase his talisman-making cultivation. This time, Jiang Chengxuan did not draw many different low-grade Level 2 talismans like last time. This time, he focused on a low-grade Level 2 talisman called the Rejuvenation Talisman. In fact, it was a healing talisman to treat the injuries. Among the many low-grade Level 2 talismans, it was the easiest to get started with. He drew four or five pieces in a row, but all of them failed. Fortunately, the progress of drawing under his retina did not remain unchanged. Instead, it went from 18% to 35%. Chapter 31 Golden Armored Puppet Talisman As expected, the system did not stipulate that he had to successfully draw the talismans. Even if the drawing failed, it did not affect his mission progress. More than half a year later. Jiang Chengxuan looked at the talisman in front of him and turned to ashes again and couldn¡¯t help but sigh deeply. As expected, even the Rejuvenation Talisman, which was the easiest to learn, was not so easy at all in reality. No wonder among hundreds of professions in the cultivation world, alchemy, array formation, weapon refinement, and talisman making were the four professions that consumed the most resources. Fortunately, after more than half a year of hard work, The mission progress under his retina had already become [100%]. Let¡¯s see what the reward the system can bring me this time. Ding! Just as this thought flashed across Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind, the system¡¯s voice sounded. [Congratulations, host. You have completed the mission of drawing Level 2 talismans 30 times and obtained the ability to draw a Level 2 low-grade talisman called Golden Armored Puppet Talisman.] [Golden Armored Puppet Talisman: A one-time use puppet talisman. After using it, you can summon a low-grade Level 2 golden-armored puppet to fight. Its strength is comparable to a first level Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator. It can last for ten minutes.] Jiang Chengxuan did not expect the system reward this time to be so awesome. Not only did the system raise his talisman-making mastery to low-grade Level 2, but it also gave him the ability to draw the Golden Armored Puppet Talisman. He remembered very clearly that in the Level 2 talisman collection, there was no record of a talisman called the Golden Armored Puppet Talisman. In other words, only the system had this talisman. Or rather, it was a special inheritance. Without special opportunities, it was impossible for the general public to obtain it. The only problem was that the cost of drawing such a talisman was extremely high, almost dozens of times higher than drawing an ordinary low-grade Level 2 talisman. Moreover, the materials might not be especially easy to find. It was probably very difficult to find all the materials needed to make this talisman in an ordinary Level 2 market. However, even so, it was still very worth it. This was because a golden-armored puppet comparable to a first level Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator was already quite extraordinary. Especially in battle, it was enough to turn the situation around. It could completely be used as a trump card. It seemed like he had to come out of seclusion early. After all, he did not have the materials to draw the golden-armored puppet talisman. If he needed to make it, he had to go out and buy the materials. He wondered if there were enough materials in the Shen Immortal family. He had to go out and take a look first. Fortunately, over the years, he had already accumulated more than 2,000 spirit stones from the Shen family. It was just enough to buy the materials to make a golden-armored puppet talisman. However, if he used spirit stones to buy those materials in the family, he would not be able to enjoy a discount. He would have to pay at the normal market price. However, at this moment, he did not care about that. The most important thing now was to think of a way to buy all the materials needed to make the golden-armored puppet talisman. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan stopped hesitating. After leaving his cave abode, he went straight to the Salary Hall to claim all the salary he had accumulated over the years. There were a total of 2,200 spirit stones. Then, he went to the place where the Shen Immortal family exchanged items and found that they didn¡¯t have the most important materials used to make the Golden-Armored Puppet Talisman, which were the Extreme Yellow Jade and the Heavenly Spiritual Dew. However, they had a lot of supplementary materials. Therefore, he spent 400 spirit stones to buy all the supplementary materials needed to make the Golden Armored Puppet Talisman. After that, Jiang Chengxuan started to think about taking a trip. First of all, it was to buy the Extreme Yellow Jade and the Heavenly Spiritual Dew. Since the Shen Immortal family didn¡¯t have any, he would go to the nearby immortal family like the Zhang immortal family or the market of the Flowing Cloud Sect to take a look. He wanted to see if he could buy the Extreme Yellow Jade and the Heavenly Spiritual Dew in those two places. Moreover, the family contribution points and spirit stones he had were obviously in a shortage. On this trip, Jiang Chengxuan actually had the intention of earning some of them. In the Shen Immortal family, the best way to earn the contribution points was naturally to do missions. Therefore, Jiang Chengxuan went to the Mission Hall again. After selecting, he found a few missions to kill low-grade Level 2 demon beasts. If he could complete it and hand over the corpses of those demon beasts to the Shen Immortal family, Jiang Chengxuan should be able to obtain at least 3,000 to 4,000 contribution points. Soon, Jiang Chengxuan left the Shen Immortal family¡¯s base and flew towards the market of the Zhang Immortal family. Clearly, he planned to go to the nearby market under the jurisdiction of the Zhang Immortal family to see if he could buy the Extreme Yellow Jade and the Heavenly Spiritual Dew there. If he couldn¡¯t, he would go to the market of the Flowing Cloud Sect further away to take a look. If he still couldn¡¯t find the materials, he could only consider going back to the Ganyang Market. However, this would undoubtedly waste a lot of his time. What Jiang Chengxuan did not notice was that the moment he left the Shen Immortal family¡¯s base, two cold and vicious gazes were staring at him. ¡°Brother Guo, are you sure we want to target him?¡± A burly man in black with a sinister gaze like a wolf stared at Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s back and asked a tall and thin man with a hooked nose beside him. When the tall and thin man called Brother Guo heard this, he couldn¡¯t help but sneer. ¡°Brother Zhao, do you think there¡¯s a problem with us targeting him? Don¡¯t forget that the Shen Immortal family is after all a Violet Palace Realm family. Even if they have declined now, they are not people demonic independant cultivators like us can offend. Moreover, this time, we are just paid to do it. Since the other party did not specify who the target is, why don¡¯t we choose the weakest one? As far as I know, the person just now joined the Shen Immortal family four or five years ago. It was at most five years since he broke through to the Foundation Establishment Realm. He should be the weakest among all the Foundation Establishment Cultivators in the Shen Immortal family. Killing him will not be too risky. At the same time, we can get a generous reward. It¡¯s killing two birds with one stone. Why not?¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± The burly man in black, who was called Brother Zhao, couldn¡¯t help but nod in agreement. Then, a ferocious glint flashed across his eyes. ¡°In that case, let¡¯s follow that guy. We can¡¯t let him escape.¡± Chapter 32 Fighting Demonic Cultivators On the other side. After Jiang Chengxuan was a distance away from the Shen Immortal family¡¯s base, he suddenly realized that he seemed to have been followed. This made him puzzled. He did not know who would follow him for no reason. He did not remember offending anyone after advancing to the Foundation Establishment Realm. Could it be that the Shen Immortal family wanted to harm him? Impossible! If the Shen Immortal family wanted to harm him, there was no need to go through so much trouble. Then there was the problem. Since it was not the Shen Immortal family, who could it be? Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes darkened. No matter who it was, the person following behind him like this was definitely not a good person. Instead of worrying about being attacked from behind, he might as well strike first. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan, who was flying in front, suddenly stopped and turned around. He said in a low voice, ¡°The two of you have followed me for so long. Is there something you want?¡± However, there was no response for a long time. The thought that these people might be here to take his life made Jiang Chengxuan feel a chill run down his spine. This was an instinct he had developed after living in the cultivation world for many years. Subconsciously, he activated the Purple-Gold Spirit Shield in secret. At the same time, he was ready to use the Phantom Steps. Shriek¡ª As expected. With an ear-piercing sound, A black claw appeared above Jiang Chengxuan and was charging down towards his head. What is this? A demonic Dharma artifact! They were actually demonic cultivators! Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s pupils suddenly constricted. He did not expect the people following behind him to be demonic cultivators. Without dwelling on the reason, he immediately activated Phantom Steps. In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure suddenly disappeared in midair. When he appeared again, he was already 30 meters away and barely dodged the sneak attack of the black claw. Buzz! However, at this moment, a saber that was covered in a layer of black demonic qi slashed at his neck from behind! In an instant, a roar that sounded like a ghost echoed in his ears, making Jiang Chengxuan feel dizzy. This was the cry of a wraith. How many innocent mortals had the other party sacrificed to refine such a Level 2 demonic saber? Jiang Chengxuan endured the discomfort in his head and immediately took out his defensive Dharma artifact, the Purple Gold Spirit Shield. There was a bang. When the demonic saber hit the purple-gold spiritual shield, dazzling sparks flew everywhere. However, it could not break through the defense of the Purple Gold Spirit Shield. ¡°What?¡± A surprised voice suddenly sounded in the air. Then, the tall and thin man and the burly man in black appeared beside Jiang Chengxuan and sandwiched him in between. Jiang Chengxuan looked up at the two of them and said with a dark expression, ¡°I don¡¯t think I¡¯ve offended the two of you, right? What exactly do you want?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was not that kind of righteous cultivator who swore to kill every demonic cultivator they saw. Although he also wanted to kill these cums of the cultivation world, the prerequisite was that he had to have the strength to absolutely crush them. Now was not the time yet. Just now, he had already analyzed the two demonic cultivators in front of him. The tall and thin man standing on his left was at the fourth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. The burly man in black standing on his right was at the third level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. Both of their cultivation levels were higher than his. However, if he fought skillfully and didn¡¯t make any mistake, it was possible for him to kill them or one of them. But it was better to be safe than sorry. What if they had some trump card? What if they had some secret spells? What if there were more demonic cultivators rushing over? Therefore, it was better not to make a move if he didn¡¯t have to. However, the two people were clearly not here to make friends. The burly man in black sneered sinisterly. ¡°Why does a dead person need to know so much? I advise you to surrender obediently. That way, you can avoid a lot of unnecessary pain. Otherwise, hehe¡­¡± With that, he took out the black claw again. With a whoosh, a black claw appeared in the air, carrying an extremely ferocious and vicious aura as it suddenly grabbed at Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s chest! I knew it¡­ Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes suddenly darkened. A killing intent was finally surging in his heart. Although he admitted that he was a very timid person who was afraid of trouble. His greatest wish was actually to stay in a place and cultivate in peace without being disturbed by anyone. However, such a simple wish had already become an extravagant wish in the current cultivation world. He didn¡¯t take the initiative to provoke anyone, and he didn¡¯t want to harm anyone, but there were always people who wanted to harm him. Now, these two fellows wanted to take his life for no reason. Did they really think he was a pushover? At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly disappeared into thin air on the spot. On the other side, the tall and thin man seemed to have sensed something. His expression immediately changed slightly and he shouted, ¡°Be careful.¡± Then, the demonic saber in his hand suddenly slashed out. The cries of countless wraiths resounded in the sky. There was a tearing sound. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body was immediately cut into two. However, the body that was cut into two quickly turned into light and dissipated. The tall and thin man immediately had a bad feeling. Before he could shout at the burly man in black and remind him to be careful, a sword light like a breeze flashed behind the burly man in black. The expression of the burly man in black, who was still controlling the black claw to search for Jiang Chengxuan, froze. Then, with a whoosh, his entire body was split into two from head to toe. It was the early-stage Breeze Sword Technique. Coupled with the Phantom Steps he had mastered, Jiang Chengxuan managed to end the burly man¡¯s life in a single strike while he was not on guard. This was also the first person he had killed since advancing to the Foundation Establishment Realm. It was also the first Foundation Establishment Cultivator he had killed. However, when he looked up at the tall and thin man again, the tall and thin man had already scurried away in fear. Chapter 33 Excution This surprised Jiang Chengxuan. As an evil and ferocious demonic cultivator, shouldn¡¯t he be even more ferocious after seeing his companion killed? Why did he run away just like that? It did not match the character of a demonic cultivator at all. Well. In fact, cunning and quick-wittedness were the true nature of these demonic cultivators. The ferociousness was just one of the fronts they put on. When they sensed danger and death, they would run on instinct. However, he had already made a move and had already made an enemy of the thin and tall man. If he let him escape, wouldn¡¯t he live on tenterhooks in the future? This was something Jiang Chengxuan would never allow. Therefore. Jiang Chengxuan did not hesitate at all. After reaching out to catch the storage bag that fell from the burly man in black, he immediately took out the Purple Flame Sword and chased after the tall and thin man. The strength of his True Essence now was almost close to the strength of the mid-stage Foundation Establishment Realm. In addition, the flying sword under his feet was a mid-grade Level 2 flying sword, one grade higher than the saber of the tall and thin man. Therefore, a moment later, Jiang Chengxuan slowly caught up to the tall and thin man. Damn it! How can he be so fast? The tall and thin man, who was escaping in front, felt the sword light approaching from behind and his heart immediately sank. Just now, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly killed the burly man in black who was at the third level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. Now, as the second level Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator, Jiang Chengxuan was about to catch up to him, who was at the fourth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. The tall and thin man knew that this could not continue. He had to think of a way to seize the initiative! At the thought of this, a trace of ruthlessness flashed across the tall and thin man¡¯s eyes. He suddenly stopped in his tracks. Immediately after, the demonic saber under his feet turned into a black stream of light and slashed at Jiang Chengxuan! Jiang Chengxuan was more than happy to confront the tall and thin man head on. The Purple Flame Sword under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s feet also turned into a purple sword light that collided with the black demonic saber. BOOM! In an instant, purple and black light erupted. The terrifying sword qi and saber aura immediately dispersed the clouds in the sky. A wave of the aftershock hit a small hill not far away. In an instant, rocks rolled down and dust flew up into the sky. At this moment, a small flag suddenly appeared in the tall and thin man¡¯s hand. This flag was called the Blood Fiend Soul Flag. It was a Level 2 Dharma artifact refined by the tall and thin man with the blood of 300,000 mortals. Its power was already close to a mid-grade Level 2 artifact. Most importantly, there was a Level 2 evil spirit living in the flag that had reached the middle stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm. Once it was summoned, this evil spirit would attack all the living beings that appeared in front of it. Including the tall and thin man himself. Only when the tall and thin man really turned this Blood Fiend Soul Flag into a mid-grade Level 2 Dharma artifact would the evil spirit living in it have a certain level of intelligence and stop attacking its master. However, at this moment, since the tall and thin man took out this flag, he naturally had a way to dodge the evil spirit¡¯s attack. A grayish-brown bead suddenly appeared in his hand. The bead emitted an extremely strong death aura that actually covered the presence of the tall and thin man. As a result, to the evil spirit in the Blood Fiend Soul Banner, only Jiang Chengxuan was hovering in the air. As expected, the evil spirit that rushed out of the Blood Fiend Soul Flag immediately pounced at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Hmph!¡± Seeing that the evil spirit was pouncing at him, Jiang Chengxuan took out the shield again. There was a series of creaks. Under the attack of the evil spirit, the spiritual light around Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Purple-Gold Spirit Shield began to rapidly weaken. Moreover, at the edge of the shield, there were faint traces of blood fiend aura lingering around it. This evil spirit actually had the ability to pollute Dharma artifacts. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes darkened. He knew that he could not continue like this. Otherwise, his Purple-Gold Spirit Shield would probably be damaged. At the thought of this, he immediately looked at the tall and thin man who was looking at him with a cold smile. Rustle¡ª At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly took out dozens of Golden Light talismans that emitted a rich golden light. Although this talisman was only a high-grade Level 1 talisman, it was extremely effective against ghosts and evil spirits. Even if they could not really do anything to the evil spirit, it was not a problem to restrain it for a while. In the golden light, Jiang Chengxuan quickly formed a seal and raised his hands like he was holding a bottle. Before the tall and thin man not far away could react, his vision was suddenly filled with endless white light. This¡­ What is this? The tall and thin man was shocked. He wanted to escape, but the speed of the white light far exceeded his expectations. In just an instant, he was completely engulfed by the white light. Crack, crack¡ª The tall and thin man¡¯s body was quickly covered in a thick layer of frost. At the same time, the black demonic saber that had already lost its owner was immediately cut into two by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Purple Flame Sword. Then, with a bang, the Purple Flame Sword pierced through the tall and thin man¡¯s head and executed him in the air. After killing the tall and thin man, the Purple Flame Sword did not stop. It made a spin in the air. With a bang, the Purple Flame Sword pierced through the evil spirit¡¯s chest. Flames were the nemesis of the netherworld beings like evil spirits and ghosts. Moreover, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s surging True Essence also wrapped around the sword. Even though the evil spirit¡¯s strength was already comparable to the middle stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm, it was still severely injured in an instant. Jiang Chengxuan did not hold back at all. After severely injuring the evil spirit, he slashed the Purple Flame Sword repeatedly. Along with the Blood Fiend Soul Flag, the evil spirit was shattered and exploded in the air. Jiang Chengxuan raised his hand and grabbed the storage bag on the tall and thin man¡¯s corpse. He didn¡¯t linger around any longer. The Purple Flame Sword instantly turned into a sword light and disappeared. A moment later, several streaks of light appeared nearby. When they saw the corpses of the tall and thin man and the burly man in black, their expressions changed drastically. ¡°It¡¯s Old Guo and Old Zhao. They actually died here. Hurry up! Go and report to the family head!¡± ¡­ Chapter 34 Gain Jiang Chengxuan did not know what happened after he left. At this moment, he appeared in a secluded cave. After setting up an anti-detection array, Jiang Chengxuan immediately took out his Purple-Gold Spirit Shield. A thin layer of blood mist was wrapped around the surface of his Purple-Gold Spirit Shield. He checked carefully. Fortunately, the Purple-Gold Spirit Shield was not very contaminated. He only needed to use his True Essence to restore it. Putting away the Purple-gold Spirit Shield, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s gaze finally landed on the storage bags that belonged to the two demonic cultivators. There were obviously restrictions on both storage bags. Jiang Chengxuan checked and realized that it might take a few days to break the restrictions on the two storage bags. At this moment, he was not in a hurry. As he broke the restrictions on the two storage bags, he expelled the pollution on the Purple-Gold Spirit Shield. Almost a week later. The restrictions on the two storage bags had been completely removed by Jiang Chengxuan. He had also removed the pollution on the Purple-Gold Spirit Shield. However, Jiang Chengxuan continued to nurture the Purple-Gold Spirit Shield with his True Essence. A few days later. The Purple-Gold Spirit Shield was completely restored. It was only at this moment that Jiang Chengxuan picked up the storage bag of the burly man in black. He probed with his divine sense. The first thing he saw was a large pile of spirit stones. There were a total of 1,874 of them. There were also some black bottles and jars, as well as some human skin and skulls. It was obvious at a glance that they were something good. Jiang Chengxuan was not interested in them at all. After taking them out, he burned them all. Then, there were a few demonic cultivation techniques and some extremely cruel demonic spells. Jiang Chengxuan would not learn these things either and burned them all. Then, it was the black claw that had been used to deal with him previously. This was a demonic artifact. A large amount of resentment and evil aura gathered inside. Jiang Chengxuan had never cultivated a demonic technique, so this artifact was useless to him. However, after refining it, he might be able to extract some of the materials used to forge this demonic artifact. It should be worth a lot of spirit stones. Finally, there was a talisman with a green aura. As soon as Jiang Chengxuan held it in his hand, his expression changed slightly. This was because he had already recognized the talisman in front of him. This talisman was called the Mystic Green Divine Wind Talisman. Once it was cast, it could release a terrifying wind that was enough to blow away a huge mountain. If a cultivator was blown by it, his flesh, blood, and bones would be instantly blown apart. Although this talisman was only mid-grade Level 2, its power had really reached the peak of the attack power of a sixth level Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator. Even late-stage Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators had to be careful when facing this talisman. If they were not careful, they would most likely suffer. Jiang Chengxuan immediately felt a lingering fear. This talisman should be a trump card prepared by the burly man in black to deal with him. Fortunately, he used all his might to kill that burly man in the first place. Otherwise, the outcome of the previous battle might be completely different. Therefore, it showed that recklessness was dangerous. Even when facing people of a lower realm than you, you had to be 100% careful. Otherwise, you might die miserably. As he thought, Jiang Chengxuan opened the tall and thin man¡¯s storage bag. The first thing he saw was also a large pile of spirit stones. This time, there were even more, reaching 2,300 spirit stones. In total, the two of them provided Jiang Chengxuan with more than 4,100 spirit stones. With this amount of spirit stones, it was not a problem for him to buy the materials to make the Golden-armored Puppet Talisman. At first, Jiang Chengxuan was a little worried that he might not have enough spirit stones. But now¡­ With the amount of spirit stones he had, not to mention buying one set of materials to make the Golden Armored Puppet Talisman, even two sets and three sets were not a problem. Just like the burly man in black, this tall and thin man also had a large number of things used by demonic cultivators in his storage bag. Jiang Chengxuan cleaned them all up. On the other hand, because of the previous battle, the demonic saber and the Blood Fiend Soul Flag were both greatly damaged. Even if he refined it, he would probably not be able to extract anything valuable. Therefore, Jiang Chengxuan did not take it. In the end, Jiang Chengxuan found another blue stone the size of a fist. There seemed to be blue liquid flowing inside. This thing was called the Water Glazed Stone. It was a material for refining Level 2 water-element Dharma artifacts. It was worth at least 1,500 spirit stones. If there was a chance, he could sell it. Finally, Jiang Chengxuan finished counting the gains from killing the two Foundation Establishment Realm demonic cultivators. It had to be said that Jiang Chengxuan had gained a lot this time. It had to be known that under normal circumstances, demonic cultivators would not have anything especially valuable on them. More than 4,000 Spirit Stones, a fist-sized Water Glazed Stone, and a Mystic Green Divine Wind Talisman were already quite a harvest. The only thing that made Jiang Chengxuan a little unhappy was that he did not find any information about their identities in their storage bags. He still didn¡¯t know why the two of them wanted to kill him. Forget it. When he returned to the Shen Immortal family, he would find someone to ask. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan did not continue to stay in the cave. After casually removing the array he had set up, he flew out. A few days later. In a large market under the jurisdiction of the Zhang Immortal family/ Jiang Chengxuan searched a few shops in a row, but he could not find the Extreme Yellow Jade and Heavenly Spiritual Dew he wanted. This disappointed him greatly. It seemed that it was probably impossible to buy Extreme Yellow Jade and Heavenly Spiritual Dew from these Level 2 markets. He then arrived at the last shop called Zhang¡¯s Treasury House. This was a shop opened by the Zhang immortal family. Jiang Chengxuan had already made up his mind. If he could not find Extreme Yellow Jade and Heavenly Spiritual Dew here, he would go straight to the Ganyang Market. As soon as he walked into the Treasure House, a beautiful female cultivator welcomed him. However, when she sensed the faint aura of the Foundation Establishment Realm from Jiang Chengxuan, her expression immediately changed. She quickly said politely to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°Senior, what do you want to buy? I¡¯ll get the manager over to talk to you now.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded slightly. Seeing this, the beautiful female cultivator immediately asked someone to serve tea to Jiang Chengxuan. Then, she turned around and went upstairs to inform the manager. Chapter 35 Obtaining Extreme Yellow Jade and Meeting an Acquaintance After a while. A middle-aged man walked down from upstairs. This person was the manager of this Treasure House. His name was Zhang Changnian, and he was at the perfect stage of the Qi Refinement realm. When he saw Jiang Chengxuan, he immediately said enthusiastically, ¡°Senior, thank you for coming. I apologize for not coming out to welcome you. Please forgive me. Senior, are you visiting Zhang¡¯s Treasure House to buy something?¡± Jiang Chengxuan went straight to the point. ¡°I want a piece of Level 2 Extreme Yellow Jade and a bottle of Level 2 Heavenly Spiritual Dew. Do you have it?¡± ¡°Level 2 Extreme Yellow Jade and Level 2 Heavenly Spiritual Dew?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Zhang Changnian was stunned for a moment before saying with a smile, ¡°What a coincidence. Yesterday, we obtained a Level 2 Extreme Yellow Jade. However, I¡¯m really sorry, Senior. We really don¡¯t have Heavenly Spiritual Dew.¡± Jiang Chengxuan was delighted. He really did not expect that there would really be Extreme Yellow Jade for sale in Zhang¡¯s Treasury House. Unfortunately, they didn¡¯t have Heavenly Spiritual Dew. Otherwise, he could save himself a lot of trouble. Thinking of this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately said to Zhang Changnian, ¡°Then please show me the Level 2 Extreme Yellow Jade.¡± Zhang Changnian did not refuse. After saying ¡°Wait a moment¡± to Jiang Chengxuan, he turned around and went upstairs. Not long after. He walked down with a jade box. Zhang Changnian smiled as he opened the jade box in his hand. ¡°Senior, this is the Level 2 Extreme Yellow Jade you wanted. You can take a closer look.¡± In the jade box, there was a yellow jade the size of a goose egg. If one looked carefully, they could feel an aura as thick as the earth from this yellow jade. ¡°Can I pick it up and take a look?¡± Jiang Chengxuan asked Zhang Changnian. Zhang Changnian hesitated for a moment before nodding with a smile. ¡°Sure, Senior. Please go ahead.¡± In this Treasure House, he was really not worried that Jiang Chengxuan would do anything overboard. This treasure house was protected by a Level 2 array formation that even Foundation Establishment cultivators couldn¡¯t break, not to mention the fact that this market was guarded by Foundation Establishment elders from the Zhang immortal family. At that moment. Jiang Chengxuan reached out and picked up the Extreme Yellow Jade. In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan felt his wrist sink uncontrollably. It was as if he was holding something weighing 500 to 600 kilograms. With this weight, Jiang Chengxuan knew that the manager of the Treasure House was not lying to him. The Extreme Yellow Jade in his hand was indeed genuine. Putting the Extreme Yellow Jade back into the jade box, Jiang Chengxuan looked at Zhang Changnian and nodded with a satisfied smile. ¡°It¡¯s indeed a Level 2 Extreme Yellow Jade. I wonder how much it costs?¡± ¡°Senior, since you really want¡­¡± Zhang Changnian smiled and said, ¡°Then I can sell it to you for 1,000 Spirit Stones. In addition, I can also give you some information about where you can get Heavenly Spiritual Dew.¡± When he heard Zhang Changnian¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes immediately lit up and he nodded. ¡°Deal.¡± As he spoke, he handed a storage bag containing a thousand spirit stones to Zhang Changnian. Zhang Changnian took the storage bag and checked it. Seeing that the amount of spirit stones inside was right, he pushed the jade box containing the Extreme Yellow Jade to Jiang Chengxuan and smiled. ¡°This Extreme Yellow Jade is yours now, Senior.¡± After a pause, Zhang Changnian continued, ¡°Senior, I believe you know the Flowing Cloud Sect not far from our market, right?¡± Without waiting for Jiang Chengxuan to answer, Zhang Changnian went on, ¡°As far as I know, in five days, there will be a Foundation Establishment cultivators¡¯ trade fair in the market under the jurisdiction of the Flowing Cloud Sect. Senior, you can go there to take a look. Perhaps you can find the Heavenly Spiritual Dew you want.¡± A Foundation Establishment cultivators¡¯ trade fair held by the Flowing Cloud Sect? He could indeed go over and take a look. Generally speaking, this kind of Foundation Establishment cultivators¡¯ trade fair was mostly held once every ten years. At least, this was the case for the Shen Immortal family. Speaking of which, in the years he had stayed in the Shen Immortal family, he had never seen them hold a trade fair. After that, he did not stay in the market for long. Almost a day later, Jiang Chengxuan arrived at a market under the jurisdiction of the Flowing Cloud Sect. It was also the market where the Foundation Establishment cultivators¡¯ trade fair would be held in five days. Of course, there were only four days left. Since he was already here, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t waste time. He went to a few shops here to ask if there was any Heavenly Spiritual Dew for sale. What if he was lucky enough to find the Heavenly Spiritual Dew in those shops? However, it turned out that his luck was not that good. After asking around, he found out that none of the largest shops had it. Helpless, Jiang Chengxuan could only wait for the trade fair in four days. He hoped that the trade fair would not disappoint him. Otherwise, he would inevitably have to make a trip to the Ganyang Market. In that case, it would take him at least two months to make a round trip. If anything happened along the way, it was possible for this trip to take half a year. Four days passed quickly. On this day. Jiang Chengxuan came to a place called the Scarlet Cloud Pavilion. This was the venue of the trade fair. As soon as he arrived, a familiar voice suddenly sounded in his ear. ¡°Eh? Are you Fellow Daoist Jiang?¡± Jiang Chengxuan turned around and saw a beautiful female cultivator in a green dress looking at him in surprise. Jiang Chengxuan immediately recognized her. The beautiful Foundation Establishment female cultivator who appeared in front of him was none other than the elder of the Sunset Sect, Qiu Yishui, who had tried to recruit him at the Ganyang Market many years ago. At this moment, there was another beautiful female cultivator in a blue dress beside her. ¡°It¡¯s really you, Fellow Daoist Jiang.¡± A smile immediately appeared on Qiu Yishui¡¯s face. She walked up to Jiang Chengxuan with the female cultivator in the blue dress and took the initiative to speak. ¡°Long time no see. I didn¡¯t expect to see Fellow Daoist Jiang at the Scarlet Cloud Trade Fair today. How have you been doing all these years, Fellow Daoist Jiang?¡± ¡°Yes, thank you for your concern, Fellow Daoist Qiu. I¡¯ve been doing well.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded at Qiu Yishui. As he spoke, his gaze couldn¡¯t help but land on the female cultivator in blue beside Qiu Yishui. Seeing this, Qiu Yishui immediately took the initiative to introduce. ¡°By the way, Fellow Daoist Jiang, let me introduce you. This is Elder Yan, Yan Junlan, from our Sunset Cloud Sect.¡± As she spoke, Qiu Yishui looked at Yan Junlan and smiled. ¡°Junlan, this is Fellow Daoist Jiang, Jiang Chengxuan, I told you about before.¡± Chapter 36 Trade Fair Begins ¡°Hello, Fellow Daoist Jiang.¡± Hearing Qiu Yishui¡¯s introduction, Yan Junlan immediately smiled and greeted Jiang Chengxuan. She displayed no hostility towards Jiang Chengxuan for not choosing to join my Sunset Sect back then or ignored him intentionally. People who could cultivate to the Foundation Establishment Realm were not so foolish as to make enemies of themselves for no reason. Of course, there was no lack of such people. However, it was a minority after all. At least so far, Jiang Chengxuan had never encountered one. After they exchanged pleasantries, Qiu Yishui suddenly looked ahead. There, a middle-aged man in the uniform of an elder of the Flowing Cloud Sect slowly walked up the platform. A trace of surprise flashed across Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. This was because the middle-aged man who walked up the platform at this moment was none other than Wan Donglai, the elder of the Flowing Cloud Sect who tried to recruit him back then. At this moment, he looked at everyone and smiled. ¡°I¡¯m Wan Donglai, the elder of the Flowing Cloud Sect. It¡¯s about time. Let¡¯s begin this trade fair.¡± After a pause, he continued, ¡°Since it¡¯s a trade fair held by the Flowing Cloud Sect, I¡¯ll take the lead.¡± With that, Wan Donglai took out a few things from his body. A bottle of pills, a Dharma artifact, and a fiery red stone the size of a palm. He showed these three things to everyone. The bottle contained Profound Essence Pills. It was specially used by late-stage Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators to help them quickly increase their True Essence and cultivation. As for the Dharma artifact, it was a high-grade Level 2 spear. It was called the True Martial Taiyi Spear. It was made of high-grade Level 2 precious material, Taiyi Golden Crystal Iron. It was inlaid with many offensive runes and was especially suitable for close combat type cultivators. As for the last item, it was a high-grade Level 2 treasure called True Fire Heaven Crystal. It could help cultivators quickly comprehend high-grade Level 2 fire-element spells, could also be used to set up high-grade Level 2 attack arrays, and could also be used to forge high-grade Level 2 fire-element artifacts. It was a relatively precious material. It had to be said that the three items Wan Donglai took out were very rare. The eyes of many cultivators present lit up. They were extremely tempted. At this moment, Wan Donglai smiled and said, ¡°A bottle of Profound Essence Pills, a high-grade Level 2 offensive Dharma artifact, and a True Fire Heaven Crystal. I don¡¯t think I need to say anything about the value of these three things. Here, I want to use them to exchange for Level 2 wood and earth element materials of the same quality or wind and lightning element materials of the same quality. Of course, if it¡¯s a wind and lightning element material of the same quality, we can discuss the price.¡± Hearing Wan Donglai¡¯s conditions, many cultivators could not help but look disappointed. Obviously, they did not have the things Wan Donglai mentioned. However, there was no lack of cultivators present who had these precious materials. Soon, a female cultivator at the late-stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm took out a high-grade Level 2 earth element material and exchanged it with Wan Donglai. Then, two other late-stage Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators used wood-element materials to exchange for the other two items from Wan Donglai. Wan Donglai was obviously not satisfied. In fact, what he hoped to obtain the most this time was the materials with the wind and lightning elements. However, he knew very well that precious materials with special elements like wind and lightning were hard to come back, let alone high-grade Level 2 ones. Soon, Wan Donglai walked off the stage. Immediately, a ninth level Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator walked up. He took out a cloud-like thing from his body and said to everyone, ¡°Everyone, this item is called Dream Smoke. It¡¯s the main material for setting up a high-grade Level 2 illusion array, and it¡¯s also the main material for refining some special artifacts. I think the price of this item is self-evident. I just want to exchange it for a Purple Violet Pill or a treasure that can help one combat inner demons.¡± Purple Violet Pill? Hearing this name, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart skipped a beat. If he remembered correctly, Purple Violet Pill seemed to be a pill that could help cultivators protect their Dao heart and soul when they failed to break through to the Violet Palace Realm. Although it didn¡¯t increase the success rate of breaking through to the Violet Palace Realm, after taking it, at least your safety could be guaranteed. As long as you didn¡¯t die and recuperated well for eight to ten years, you would have a chance to make a second attempt to break through to the Violet Palace Realm. When Qiu Yishui, who was beside Jiang Chengxuan, heard the item the ninth level Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator wanted, she shook her head. ¡°Dream Smoke is not enough to exchange a Purple Violet Pill. It seems like this fellow Daoist wants to try to break through to the Violet Palace Realm in the near future.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but turn to look at her and ask, ¡°Fellow Daoist Qiu, why does that fellow Daoist want a treasure that can help him combat his inner demons?¡± Yan Junlan looked over and said, ¡°Don¡¯t you know why?¡± Jiang Chengxuan did not feel embarrassed at all. Hearing that, he shook his head. ¡°I really don¡¯t know. After all, Fellow Daoist Qiu, as you know, it¡¯s only been four or five years since I broke through to the Foundation Establishment Realm.¡± Qiu Yishui nodded in understanding. ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± She said, ¡°If we Foundation Establishment Cultivators want to break through to the Violet Palace Realm, the most important step is to use the power of our divine souls to open the Niwan Palace and turn True Essence into magic power. In this process, one will experience all kinds of tribulations. The most dangerous one is the inner demons. At that time, you will feel guilty, regretful, sad, angry, happy, or a mixture of all of the emotions. At that moment, if you can not protect your Dao heart, there is a high chance that you will be devoured by these emotions. At that time, your True Essence will go berserk, your cultivation will backfire, and your divine soul will be destroyed. That¡¯s why we need external help.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded in realization. ¡°I see.¡± At this moment. Seeing that no one came up to exchange with him for what he wanted after a long time, the ninth level Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator knew that this exchange would probably not succeed. In the end, he left the stage in disappointment. Chapter 37 Sudden Change in the Shen Immortal Family Then, many cultivators went on stage one after another. They wanted to exchange for different things. Some wanted to exchange pills, some wanted to exchange Dharma artifacts, some wanted to exchange cultivation techniques, some wanted to exchange spiritual herbs, and so on. In the end, even Qiu Yishui and Yan Junlan walked up the stage one after another. On the other hand, because it was his first time here and his cultivation was not outstanding, Jiang Chengxuan was put in the back of the line. When he walked on stage, the number of people present was obviously much fewer than before. Obviously, after exchanging the items they wanted, those people left early. Looking at the people present, Jiang Chengxuan immediately took out the Water Glazed Stone he had obtained from the demonic cultivator and said, ¡°This Water Glazed Stone is the main material for refining a Level 2 water-element Dharma artifact. I want to use it to exchange for two bottles of Heavenly Spiritual Dew. Of course, if you only have one bottle, you need to give me 500 Spirit Stones.¡± Seeing what Jiang Chengxuan took out, some people¡¯s eyes lit up. However, when they heard Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s desired item, many people couldn¡¯t help but frown. It was because very few people would collect Heavenly Spiritual Dew. Most of the people present did not have it. However, at this moment, Wan Donglai, the host of this trade fair, smiled and said to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, long time no see. I happen to have two bottles of the Heavenly Spiritual Dew. However, if I use two bottles of Heavenly Spiritual Dew to exchange for your Water Glazed Stone, I¡¯m afraid you have to give me some more spirit stones.¡± Hearing Wan Donglai¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan, who was originally a little disappointed, was immediately excited. He immediately nodded at Wan Donglai and said, ¡°No problem. Two bottles of Heavenly Spiritual Dew for this Water Glazed Stone. I¡¯ll give you another 500 spirit stones.¡± ¡°Deal!¡± Wan Donglai immediately took out two jade bottles from his body and handed them to Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan took it and looked at it. A satisfied smile immediately appeared on his face. When the trade between the two sides ended, it was also about time for this trade fair to end. Qiu Yishui glanced at Jiang Chengxuan and smiled. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, I wonder if you have any plans next. Do you want to go to Sunset Sect with me?¡± Hearing that, Jiang Chengxuan immediately shook his head with a smile. ¡°Fellow Daoist Qiu, thank you for your invitation, but I still have something important to do. I have to go back first. Next time. When I have time, I¡¯ll definitely visit your sect.¡± ¡°All right, then.¡± Qiu Yishui had clearly expected Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s rejection. The two of them exchanged communication jade tokens and bade farewell. Originally, Jiang Chengxuan wanted to go to the other markets under the jurisdiction of the Flowing Cloud Sect to see if there was anything worth buying. However, at this moment, the Shen Immortal family sent him an urgent message, asking him and the other Foundation Establishment Realm elders outside to return to Splendid Jade Mountain immediately. Upon receiving this message, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart skipped a beat. He instinctively felt that something might have happened to the Shen Immortal family. He did not dare to delay. After leaving the market, he immediately took out the mid-grade Level 2 Purple Flame Sword and rushed towards Splendid Jade Mountain as quickly as possible. Two days later. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s sword light landed on Spendid Jade Mountain. In an instant, he sensed that something was wrong. A tense atmosphere permeated the entire Splendid Jade Mountain . What exactly was going on? Just as Jiang Chengxuan was puzzled and confused, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind him. ¡°Elder Jiang.¡± Jiang Changxuan turned around. Shen Ruyan, who was dressed in purple, was walking towards him from afar. However, today, Shen Ruyan, who usually had a smile on her face, looked especially serious. Jiang Chengxuan even saw suppressed anger in her eyes. ¡°Elder Ruyan.¡± Jiang Chengxuan greeted her and cut to the chase, ¡°Did something happen? Why are we summoned back so suddenly?¡± ¡°Something did happen.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded. ¡°Not long ago, demonic cultivators ambushed the Thousand Willow Market under the jurisdiction of the Shen Immortal family. At that time, Cousin Rushuang, who was in charge of guarding the market, was seriously injured. Dozens of our cultivators died there.¡± ¡°What?¡± When he heard this news, Jiang Chengxuan was shocked. He knew that the Thousand Willow Market Shen Ruyan was talking about was the largest Level 2 market under the Shen Immortal family. It had roughly 30% of the Shen Immortal family¡¯s assets. Now that Shen Rushuang, a Level 2 alchemist, was seriously injured, and so many cultivators of the Shen family were killed, wouldn¡¯t it mean that the Thousand Willow Market was already¡­ As if knowing what Jiang Chengxuan wanted to ask, Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but nod with difficulty. ¡°That¡¯s right. Thousand Willow Market has indeed suffered an unprecedented blow. Many industries were destroyed. If not for the Level 3 talisman left for her by our ancestor, she would probably be dead by now. Moreover¡­¡± At this point, Shen Ruyan took a deep breath before continuing to say to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°A city with 800,000 mortals under the Shen Immortal family was also attacked by those demonic cultivators. Unfortunately, they were not as lucky as my cousin. The 800,000 mortals in the city and all the cultivators guarding it were killed. None of them survived.¡± Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but gasp. He felt unprecedentedly suffocated. Jiang Chengxuan could not imagine such a scene. 800,000 people were gone just like that. This was a shock he had never felt in the past hundred years. This was also the first time he truly felt how ruthless and vicious those demonic cultivators were. In their eyes, those mortals were like cattles to be slaughtered at any time. ¡°Of course, other than the two reasons I mentioned, there¡¯s also the most important reason why the family summoned you back¡­¡± Shen Ruyan suddenly took a deep breath and looked at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°That¡¯s another goal those demonic cultivators are pursuing. They are in charge of killing Foundation Establishment Realm elders like you who are outside.¡± Chapter 38 The Cause of the Situation Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan was taken aback. He suddenly remembered the two demonic cultivators he met after leaving the Shen Immortal family. Could it be that the two people back then were also in charge of killing the elders of the Shen Immortal family? If that was the case, then it made sense why he was suddenly attacked. ¡°Yes, Elder Jiang. What¡¯s wrong?¡± Looking at Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s abnormal reaction, Shen Ruyan asked in confusion. Jiang Chengxuan did not hide anything and immediately told her about how he was attacked by two demonic cultivators after leaving the Shen Immortal family. When Shen Ruyan heard that, her expression immediately changed. ¡°Elder Jiang, is what you said true?¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°Elder Ruyan, take a look at this.¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan took out the sharp claw Dharma artifact that the burly man in black used back then. Then, he took out some items from the tall and thin man¡¯s storage bag. ¡°These are¡­?¡± Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes narrowed. She reached out and picked up these items to check. After a while, she took a deep breath and nodded. ¡°These are indeed things used by those demonic cultivators. If I remember correctly, this claw Dharma artifact should be the artifact used by someone called Zhao Guishou. As for these items¡­¡± Shen Ruyan recalled for a moment and seemed to have thought of something. ¡°They should be used to refine some kind of evil spirit. Coupled with your description of that person, I¡¯m certain that it¡¯s very likely a guy called Guo Xieling. His famous Dharma artifacts are a low-grade Level 2 demonic saber and a flag that can summon evil spirits.¡± At this point, Shen Ruyan seemed to have realized something and couldn¡¯t help but look at Jiang Chengxuan in surprise. ¡°Elder Jiang, did you just say that they both died at your hands?¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. In this matter, he felt that there was nothing to hide. Especially at a moment like this. However, in the end, he still added something. ¡°I was just lucky. If they were more careful, the outcome might have been different.¡± He was not being humble. The reason why Jiang Chengxuan could kill those two people was also very much related to their underestimation of the enemy at the beginning. However, no matter what, the fact that he could kill a third and fourth level Foundation Establishment demonic cultivator proved his strength. Although Shen Ruyan did not know the exact situation at that time, she could imagine the danger it contained. Hearing that, she immediately heaved a sigh of relief and said, ¡°Fortunately, Elder Jiang, you came back unscathed. Otherwise I¡­¡± Shen Ruyan did not say the rest, but Jiang Chengxuan clearly felt a trace of coldness from her. This made him slightly stunned, but at the same time, knowing that someone would avenge him if he was harmed, he felt warm. After that, the two of them wasted no time. Soon, they headed to the main peak of Splendid Jade Mountain. At this moment, several elders of the Shen Immortal family had already gathered here. Among them were Xiong Wandao, Xu Qianhe, and Shen Changnian. Their expressions were very solemn. Clearly, what happened made these elders of the Shen Immortal family extremely angry. At this moment, when they saw Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan coming over, they nodded at the two of them as a form of greeting. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were obviously not in the mood to exchange pleasantries. They found a place and sat down. Not long after, Shen Daoming, the current head of the Shen family, flew over on a beam of light. When he walked in, everyone saw that he was holding a bloody head in his hand. The eyes of the head were wide open, and it looked like he had died with his eyes open. ¡°This is¡­?¡± Everyone couldn¡¯t help but look shocked. Shen Daoming glanced at everyone and said coldly, ¡°This head belongs to Chen Jiuxiao, a demonic cultivator at the ninth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. He¡¯s also one of the main culprits who attacked Thousand Willow Market this time.¡± ¡°It¡¯s him!¡± Hearing Shen Daoming¡¯s words, everyone present immediately reacted. At the same time, they were a little surprised. They didn¡¯t expect Chen Jiuxiao, a demonic cultivator at the ninth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, was actually killed by the head of the Shen Immortal family. From the looks of it, the family head of the Shen Immortal family was probably not far from entering the Violet Palace Realm. Shen Daoming casually threw Chen Jiuxiao¡¯s head to the ground and said to everyone, ¡°In a while, I¡¯ll use him to pay tribute to our fellow cultivators who died in this battle, as well as the 800,000 innocent mortals who were harmed by them. Now, let¡¯s discuss this matter and the subsequent arrangements.¡± As he spoke, Shen Daoming¡¯s gaze swept across everyone. ¡°To be honest, what happened to the Shen Immortal family this time is actually a revenge by those demonic cultivators.¡± ¡°Wait, what?¡± Hearing Shen Daoming¡¯s words, the people present could not help but look puzzled. Obviously, they did not know what Shen Daoming meant by revenge. Shen Daoming continued, ¡°More than a hundred years ago, the current ancestor of the Shen Immortal family led the cultivators of the Shen Immortal family to destroy a stronghold of demonic cultivators. In that incident, our ancestor killed a demonic cultivator at the Violet Palace Realm at that time and slaughtered dozens of demonic cultivators at the Foundation Establishment realm. However, because there were a few demonic cultivators who happened to be away, they managed to escape death. What happened to the Shen Immortal family this time was done by those who survived back then. Most importantly, one of them had even broken through to the Violet Palace Realm not long ago. Fortunately, we set up an array in Thousand Willow Market. Otherwise, the losses of the Shen Immortal family would probably be far greater than this.¡± After hearing Shen Daoming¡¯s words, even Xiong Wandao, Xu Qianhe, and the experienced elders of the Shen Immortal family couldn¡¯t help but look a little surprised. Clearly, they did not know that there was actually such a reason behind this attack. Jiang Chengxuan thought to himself that it was really a close call. Fortunately, the ones who targeted him that day were only two demonic cultivators at the third or fourth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. If two late-stage Foundation Establishment Realm demonic cultivators came after him, he would probably be in danger. At this moment, Xiong Wandao and Xu Qianhe looked at Shen Daoming and could not help but ask, ¡°Brother Daoming, I wonder how that demonic cultivator at the Violet Palace Realm is doing now?¡± Chapter 39 The Ancestor of the Shen family (I) Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Shen Changnian also looked at Shen Daoming. They all wanted to know the exact situation regarding the Violet Palace Realm demonic cultivator. However, before Shen Daoming could answer, a green-robed middle-aged man suddenly appeared in front of everyone. Everyone present, including Shen Daoming, was shocked to see him. Shen Daoming, Shen Ruyan, and the others quickly bowed and said, ¡°Greetings, Ancestor!¡± Ancestor? Jiang Chengxuan was stunned. He did not expect the green-robed middle-aged man who suddenly appeared in front of them to be the Violet Palace Realm cultivator of the Shen Immortal family. This was also the first time he had seen a person at the Violet Palace Realm since he began cultivation. The first feeling he had was that Violet Palace Realm cultivators were powerful and unfathomable. In front of him, Jiang Chengxuan felt like he was an ant on the ground and could die at any time. At this moment, Shen Yuanlong, the ancestor of the Shen family, nodded at everyone. ¡°Although I didn¡¯t kill that Violet Palace Realm demonic cultivator, I severely injured him. It should take him at least 70 years to recover. You don¡¯t have to worry about him anymore. As for the Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment Realm demonic cultivators who escaped, you need to track them down and try to get rid of them in the shortest time possible.¡± As he spoke, Shen Yuanlong suddenly turned to Jiang Chengxuan, who was in the crowd, and a faint smile suddenly appeared on his face. ¡°You¡¯re Jiang Chengxuan, right? I heard that you killed two Foundation Establishment Realm demonic cultivators. Not bad, not bad.¡± As he spoke, a high-grade Level 2 flying sword appeared in his hand and he handed it to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°This is a Level 2 Dharma artifact I used when I was in the Foundation Establishment Realm back then. Take it as a reward I give you for killing two Foundation Establishment Realm demonic cultivators.¡± Looking at the high-grade Level 2 flying sword handed over by Shen Yuanlong, Jiang Chengxuan was stunned. He did not understand why the ancestors of the Shen family would suddenly focus on him. Moreover, how did he know that he had killed two Foundation Establishment Realm demonic cultivators? Could it be that he heard his conversation with Shen Ruyan just now? It was not impossible. However, was there a need to specially reward him a high-grade Level 2 flying sword for such a thing? Speaking of which, Shen Daoming, who killed a ninth level Foundation Establishment Realm demonic cultivator, should have contributed more than him, right? If he wanted to reward anyone, this flying sword should be given to Shen Daoming, not Jiang Chengxuan. However, Shen Yuanlong clearly had no intention of explaining. After handing the Level 2 flying sword to Jiang Chengxuan, he sent a voice transmission to Shen Daoming, asking him to take Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to go to his place later. Then, he turned into a stream of light and instantly disappeared from everyone¡¯s sight. Seeing this, Xiong Wandao, Xu Qianhe, and Shen Changnian couldn¡¯t help but look at Jiang Chengxuan. They were obviously very surprised. They were surprised by the fact that Jiang Chengxuan had killed two Foundation Establishment Realm demonic cultivators, and they were also surprised by what Shen Yuanlong did just now. Even Shen Daoming and Shen Ruyan could not figure out why their ancestors did this. This made Jiang Chengxuan a little nervous. He felt that that ancestor was putting him on the spot intentionally. However, he could not decline it. At this moment, he handed the Level 2 flying sword in his hand to Shen Daoming and forced a smile. ¡°Family head, you can take this Dharma artifact. I really don¡¯t deserve it.¡± However, Shen Daoming shook his head seriously. ¡°Elder Jiang, don¡¯t. Since it¡¯s a reward from Ancestors, just take it. Don¡¯t feel pressured.¡± Hearing Shen Daoming say that, Jiang Chengxua could only put away this high-grade Level 2 flying sword for the time being. It was only at this moment that Shen Daoming looked at everyone again and said, ¡°Everyone, I think you all heard what the ancestor said just now. Next, the most important thing is to track down all the Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment Realm demonic cultivators who have escaped and are hiding. Then, we¡¯ll kill them one by one. At this moment, Elder Daofeng and Elder Baifei are guarding the Level 2 spiritual vein and the Level 2 market. Although their main mission this time is not to participate in our operation, if necessary, they will come to our aide. As for Cousin Rushuang, because she¡¯s seriously injured and hasn¡¯t recovered, she won¡¯t participate in our operation this time.¡± At this point, Shen Daoming paused for a moment before continuing, ¡°Therefore, we will be in charge of this mission.¡± With that, Shen Daoming took out a map and pointed at an area. ¡°Next, I¡¯ll be in charge of searching and sweeping the largest area in the north.¡± Then, he pointed at a few more areas. ¡°Elder Xiong will be in charge of this place in the south, and Elder Xu is in charge of this place in the east. Sixth Uncle, you¡¯ll be in charge of this place in the west. How about that?¡± As he spoke, Shen Daoming looked at Shen Changnian. Shen Changnian smiled and nodded. ¡°I have no problem with that.¡± Shen Daoming nodded. Finally, he looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and said, ¡°As for Elder Jiang and you, Ruyan, you¡¯ll be in charge of searching Thousand Willow Market together. Once you find anything strange, send back a signal immediately.¡± After hearing Shen Daoming¡¯s arrangements, everyone present nodded. After a while. They left. However, just as Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were about to leave together, Shen Daoming stopped them. ¡°Elder Jiang, Ruyan, wait a moment.¡± ¡°Wait, what?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan turned around in confusion. Shen Daoming said, ¡°Before that, follow me to Huawu Peak. Just now, Ancestor sent a voice transmission to me and asked me to bring you to him.¡± ¡°To Huawu Peak?¡± Hearing Shen Daoming¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were stunned. Clearly, they did not expect the ancestor to ask them to go over. ¡°Brother, did Ancestor say what it¡¯s about?¡± Shen Ruyan could not help but ask. However, Shen Daoming smiled bitterly and shook his head. ¡°I¡¯m not too sure about that. The ancestor didn¡¯t say, but since it¡¯s his request, we must follow.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. The two of them did not say anything else and immediately followed Shen Daoming to Huawu Peak where Shen Yuanlong was. Chapter 40 The Ancestor of the Shen Family (II) Huawu Peak This was the place where the Shen family¡¯s ancestor, Shen Yuanlong, cultivated. At this moment, he was sitting at a jade table. Opposite him sat a woman in a light yellow dress. She was beautiful, but she had white hair. Shen Yuanlong pushed a cup of tea to the white-haired woman and slowly said, ¡°Sister, I¡¯ve already done as you said just now.¡± After a pause, a trace of seriousness appeared on Shen Yuanlong¡¯s face. He continued, ¡°Did you see something? Actually, you don¡¯t have to do this. You¡¯ve sacrificed enough over the years. I¡¯m worried that if you continue like this, your lifespan will probably¡­¡± Shen Yuanlong did not say the rest. The white-haired woman smiled and said, ¡°It¡¯s fine, Brother. Even if I stop calculating, I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t have much time left.¡± Shen Yuanlong¡¯s expression darkened. The white-haired woman continued, ¡°I indeed saw something, which is why I specially rushed over from the Ganyang Sect to confirm my guess. From the looks of it, what I saw should not be wrong. The hope of our Shen family¡¯s rise in the future is very likely to fall on the two of them. However, I still have to see them personally to know the details.¡± It turned out that the white-haired woman sitting opposite Shen Yuanlong was none other than his sister, Shen Mengxue. Currently, she was a Violet Palace Realm elder of the Ganyang Sect and the Dao companion of a Golden Core Grand Elder. When Shen Yuanlong heard Shen Mengxue¡¯s words, he couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Is there anything I need to do from now on?¡± Shen Mengxue shook her head. ¡°You don¡¯t have to specially do anything. You just have to help them when help is needed. Other than that, you can create more opportunities for them to be together in the future. When the time is right, you can¡­¡± Before she could finish, the two of them suddenly turned to look at the distant sky. There, three streaks of light were quickly flying over. When they approached, Shen Yuanlong immediately raised his hand and deactivated the protective array. Soon, the three streaks of light appeared in front of Shen Yuanlong and Shen Mengxue. They were Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Shen Daoming. ¡°You¡¯re here.¡± Seeing the three of them, a faint smile appeared on Shen Yuanlong¡¯s face. Jiang Chengxuan looked normal, but on the other side, a look of astonishment appeared on Shen Ruyan and Shen Daoming¡¯s faces. The two of them immediately bowed to Shen Yuanlong and Shen Mengxue. ¡°Greetings, Ancestors!¡± ¡°Wait, what?¡± Hearing the Shen siblings¡¯ words, Jiang Chengxuan was taken aback. Two ancestors? He subconsciously turned to look at the white-haired woman and saw that her beautiful eyes were also on him at this moment. She suddenly smiled at him. ¡°You should be Jiang Chengxuan, right? This is the first time we¡¯ve met. Take this bottle of Earth Essence Pills as a gift from me.¡± With that, Shen Mengxue handed a bottle of pills to Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan was dumbfounded. What was going on? Previously, Shen Yuanlong gave him a high-grade Level 2 flying sword, and now, this ancestor of the Shen family in the Ganyang Sect actually gave him a gift. That¡¯s right. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan had already recognized the identity of white-haired woman in front of him. But why did she give him a bottle of Earth Essence Pills? Although this Earth Essence Pill was not a particularly precious pill, it was a pill specially used by early-stage Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators to accumulate True Essence. This bottle of six pills should cost at least 3,000 to 4,000 spirit stones. Even Shen Ruyan and Shen Daoming were a little puzzled. They did not understand why their two ancestors treated Jiang Chengxuan specially well. However, what puzzled them even more was that after Shen Mengxue handed over the bottle of Earth Essence Pills, she smiled at the three of them and said, ¡°Alright, there is nothing else. You can leave.¡± Hearing this, the three of them couldn¡¯t help but look at each other and see confusion in each other¡¯s eyes. They really did not understand what their ancestors meant. However, since their ancestor had said so, they naturally would not stay any longer. After bowing to the two of them, Jiang Chengxuan and the other two flew away from Huawu Peak. Looking at the three of them leave, Shen Yuanlong couldn¡¯t help but turn to look at Shen Mengxue and ask, ¡°Is your guess confirmed?¡± Shen Mengxue smiled and nodded. ¡°That should be the case. When the time is right, try to make them Dao companions¡­¡± At this point, Shen Mengxue suddenly let out a groan. Immediately after, dark red blood flowed out of her nose and quickly dyed the table red. Shen Yuanlong was shocked. He quickly went forward to support Shen Mengxue and asked anxiously, ¡°Sister, are you alright? I¡¯ll send you back to the Ganyang Sect now.¡± However, Shen Mengxue waved her hand and smiled. ¡°This is the backlash of peeping at heavenly secrets. I know my situation very well. I won¡¯t die for the time being. However, this basically proves that my previous guess was not wrong. The future of the Shen Immortal family is probably really in the hands of the two of them.¡± As she spoke, she took out a bright red pill from her body and swallowed it. After swallowing the bright red pill, her originally pale face immediately turned rosy, and she seemed to have recovered a lot. However, only Shen Yuanlong knew that his sister¡¯s lifespan was probably really running out. At the same time. After Jiang Chengxuan and the other two left Huawu Peak, they left the Shen Immortal family¡¯s base, Splendid Jade Mountain. On the way. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan turned to look at Shen Daoming. Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Family head, the two ancestors just now, what exactly¡­?¡± Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but interrupt. ¡°That¡¯s right, Brother. What exactly do the two ancestors mean?¡± However, Shen Daoming smiled bitterly and shook his head. ¡°I don¡¯t know either, even if you ask me. How can I know what the ancestors are thinking?¡± As he spoke, he turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan and thought for a moment before saying, ¡°Elder Jiang, you don¡¯t have to feel pressured. Since Ancestors have shown special goodwill to you, you might as well accept it. Don¡¯t worry, with my understanding of the two ancestors, they definitely mean no harm.¡± As they spoke, the three of them arrived at a fork in the road. Shen Daoming said, ¡°All right, let¡¯s part ways here. If anything happens, remember to send back a signal immediately.¡± With that, Shen Daoming cupped his hands at Jiang Chengxuan and nodded at Shen Ruyan. His figure turned into a beam of light and headed north. Chapter 41 - Chapter 41: Mission To Investigate the Enemy Chapter 41: Mission To Investigate the Enemy Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Let¡¯s go too.¡± After Shen Daoming left, Shen Ruyan turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan nodded. Soon, the two of them headed in the direction of Thousand Willow Market. As they approached the Thousand Willow Market, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but look at Shen Ruyan. ¡°Elder Ruyan, can you tell me in detail what kind of people Ancestor Yuanlong and Ancestor Mengxue are?¡± Shen Ruyan knew why Jiang Chengxuan asked this. She thought for a moment before answering, ¡°As a junior, 1 can¡¯t comment on the two ancestors¡¯ character. However, as far as 1 know, they care deeply about the family. 1 know that their greatest wish is to see the Shen Immortal family return to its former glory. Unfortunately, the development of the Shen Immortal family over the years¡­¡± At this point, Shen Ruyan shook her head with a sigh and continued, ¡°Actually, 1 don¡¯t have much to say about Ancestor Yuanlong. On the other hand, 1 heard that Ancestor Mengxue cultivated a divination technique in her early years. It¡¯s called the Heavenly Secret Calculation Technique. With this calculation method, Ancestor Mengxue has helped the Ganyang Sect eliminate many great enemies, including a Golden Core demonic cultivator. It¡¯s also because of this that her status in the Ganyang Sect is very special. Even the other two Golden Core Supreme Elders are said to be very respectful to her. This is definitely not only because she is the Dao Companion of Immortal Pelong.¡± The Immortal Pelong Shen Ruyan was referring to was Shen Mengxue¡¯s Dao companion and one of the three Golden Core Supreme Elders of the Ganyang Sect. His name was Zheng Pelong, and he was known as Immortal Pelong. ¡°However, I heard that every time Ancestor Mengxue uses that calculation technique, it will consume a lot of her lifespan.¡± Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but look worried. ¡°It¡¯s also because of this that she, who is less than 200 years old, already has a head full of white hair.¡± One had to know that the lifespan of Violet Palace Realm cultivators could reach 400 years. With some life-extending spiritual items, it would not be a problem for them to live to 500 years old. However, Shen Mengxue was not even 200 years old, but she already had a head full of white hair. This was obviously because her lifespan had been severely depleted. In such a situation, even those life-prolonging spiritual items would probably not be of much help to her. ¡°The reason why they treated you like that.¡± At this moment, Shen Ruyan looked deeply into Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes and say slowly, ¡°I¡¯m afraid Ancestor Mengxue has seen something on you. Ancestor Yuanlong was probably asked to take care of you by Ancestor Mengxue. You don¡¯t have to worry too much. I can tell that they¡¯re expressing goodwill to you and have no intention of harming you.¡± As they spoke, the two of them had already arrived at their destination, Thousand Willow Market. However, Jiang Chengxuan had a hard time calming himself down. From Shen Ruyan¡¯s words just now, it was obvious that Ancestor Mengxue, who cultivated Heavenly Secret Calculation Technique, saw something on him. That was why she treated him differently. What exactly had she seen? Did she discover that he had the help of a cheat system? As soon as this possibility appeared, Jiang Chengxuan denied it. If Ancestor Mengxue really discovered this secret, her attitude towards him would definitely not be so nice. She would not let him leave the Shen Immortal family so easily. Although he did not want to think badly of people, Jiang Chengxuan knew how greedy people could be. He believed that no one could resist the temptation to snatch away the system from him. From the looks of it, there should be some other reason why Ancestor Mengxue had such a special attitude towards him. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan turned to look at Shen Ruyan beside him and made eye contact. Shen Ruyan smiled at him and changed the topic. ¡°Elder Jiang, how about you and I split up here to search for the remaining demonic cultivators and gather later?¡± As she spoke, dozens of streaks of light flew over. When they approached, it turned out that these people were all cultivators of the Shen Immortal family. A middle-aged cultivator at the ninth level of Qi Refinement Realm stepped forward and bowed. ¡°Greetings, Elders.¡± Clearly, before this, these cultivators had already been informed by the family of their arrival. Shen Ruyan nodded at them and asked, ¡°How¡¯s the situation now? Did you find any traces of demonic cultivators?¡± The middle-aged cultivator shook his head and said with a troubled expression, ¡°So far, we haven¡¯t found any demonic cultivators. It¡¯s as if those people have all disappeared after that incident.¡± Shen Ruyan narrowed her beautiful eyes and said flatly, ¡°Just because you can¡¯t find them doesn¡¯t mean that they are gone. As long as they are still in Flat Land County, they will leave traces.¡± With that, she turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Elder Jiang, let¡¯s each bring some people to search the surroundings. I don¡¯t believe that those rats can keep hiding like that.¡± Jiang Chengxuan had no objections to this idea. He immediately nodded. Soon, he and Shen Ruyan each brought some people and began to search the Thousand Willow Market. Coincidentally, the middle-aged cultivator at the ninth level of Qi Refinement Realm was assigned to his team Including him, there were about twenty to thirty people in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s team. After getting to know each other briefly, Jiang Chengxuan learned that this middle-aged cultivator was called Tong Baiyuan. He was actually originally a servant of the Shen family. Later on, his Spiritual Root was tested and he passed the test on the Conscience Platform. Only then was he taught the Immortal Technique. This was something Jiang Chengxuan did not expect. As long as you could pass the test, it was not impossible to be a cultivator of the Shen Immortal family even if you were just a servant. It now made sense why the Shen Immortal family could obtain so many loyal cultivators. Pulling back his wandering mind, Jiang Chengxuan said to Tong Baiyuan and the others, ¡°Everyone, continue searching separately. Remember to split into groups. Once you find anything, don¡¯t act rashly. Your safety is the most important.¡± Receiving the order, Tong Baiyuan and the others immediately bowed and nodded. Soon, dozens of people dispersed. On Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s side, like everyone else, he kept using his divine sense to investigate his surroundings. However, at this moment, the system¡¯s voice suddenly sounded in his mind. [Ding! An achievement mission has been issued. Host, please complete a hundred investigations of the enemy.] [Current Progress: 1%] Chapter 42 - Chapter 42: The Spirit Eye of Insight (1) Chapter 42: The Spirit Eye of Insight (1) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan was caught off guard. Obviously, he did not expect the system to give him such a mission at this time. However, this was just right. He immediately began to search the Thousand Willow Market according to his ovwi method. Soon, his mission progress began to increase. 5%, 8%, 14%, 21%¡­ Three days later. When the mission progress reached 100%, the system¡¯s voice sounded in his mind. [Congratulations, host. You have achieved 100 investigations of the enemy and obtained the Spirit Eye of Insight.] [The Spirit Eye of Insight: It can allow you to see through disguise techniques that exceed your current cultivation level. It can also allow you to break various illusions and see the reality.] At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan felt a numbing itch in his eyes, accompanied by a faint burning pain. Fortunately, this did not last long. After about ten minutes, everything returned to normal. However, Jiang Chengxuan knew that his eyes were different from before. He tried to activate the Spirit Eye of Insight. A layer of hazy green light immediately appeared in his eyes. After that, he could see many light spots. The light spots represented the cultivators of the Shen Immortal family who were searching for demonic cultivators everywhere. In addition, there were also traces of white spiritual qi flowing, as well as black qi that was flickering and about to dissipate. Wait! Suddenly, Jiang Chengxuan saw a few illusory transparent figures. Countless twisted and crazy malicious ghosts were circling around them. Jiang Chengxuan frowned deeply and his eyes narrowed. He immediately sent a message to Shen Ruyan. As for himself, he quietly approached the illusory transparent figures. A moment later, Shen Ruyan appeared beside Jiang Chengxuan. She sent a voice transmission to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Elder Jiang, you said that you found traces of demonic cultivators?¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded and replied with a voice transmission. ¡°They are in front of us not far away. They seem to have something on them that can isolate our divine senses. Let¡¯s attack together. We should be able to take them down.¡± At the same time. Under the shade of a tree not far from Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. A few demonic cultivators were talking to each other. One of the demonic cultivators with a hooked nose said, ¡°How many spirit stones do you have? Take them all out. 1 think you should be aware of our current situation. Only by avoiding the detection of the Shen Immoral family this time can we escape. If we want to avoid being detected, we have to ensure that the Level 2 Invisible Array Disk in my hand doesn¡¯t stop. Otherwise, once our whereabouts are exposed, just the two Foundation Establishment Cultivators in front of us are enough to wipe us out.¡± Hearing his words, the few demonic cultivators could not help but look at each other. Although demonic cultivators often stabbed and schemed against each other, At this moment, these people clearly knew that if they did not team up, they had no chance of escaping alive. After figuring this out, they took out spirit stones from their bodies and handed them to the hook-nosed demonic cultivator. One of the coquettish female demonic cultivators chuckled. ¡°Brother Cui, whether 1 can escape this calamity or not will all depend on you. If 1 can escape this calamity, 1 will definitely not forget to reward you.¡± As she spoke, she kept squirming her body. When the hook-nosed demonic cultivator called Brother Cui heard this, a glint flashed across his eyes, and his eyes were filled with lust. He said with an evil smile, ¡°As long as I¡¯m alive, you will protect you. After this crisis is over, Wu Sanniang, follow me back to the White Skeleton Mountain.¡± At this moment, an extremely dazzling lightning bolt suddenly appeared in their vision, causing the expressions of the few hidden demonic cultivators to change drastically. ¡°How come¡­ ?¡± BOOM! Before they could react, the lightning bolt tore open the array formation they were hiding in. Immediately after, a white pillar of light with extreme coldness crushed down on these demonic cultivators. Crack, crack, crack¡­ The bodies of these demonic cultivators were immediately covered by a layer of ice. Then, a flying sword wrapped in purple flames and a flying sword emitting seven colors swept past the heads of the hook-nosed demonic cultivator as well as the others. With their eyes wide open, they died without knowing how they were discovered. One had to know that the Invisibility Array Disc in the hook-nosed demonic cultivator¡¯s hand could help them hide from the detection of a ninth level Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator. What exactly was going on? Unfortunately, they were destined to not get an answer. Whoosh¡ª However, at this moment, a large amount of blood mist suddenly rose from a figure¡¯s body. Then, like a ghost, she flashed dozens of miles away in the blink of an eye. It was the coquettish female demonic cultivator, Wu Sanniang. And the escape technique she used was called the Blood Shadow Escape. She used more than 70% of her blood to temporarily bring her escape speed to that of the late-stage Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator. It was very difficult for ordinary late-stage Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators to catch up. With Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s current speed, they naturally couldn¡¯t catch up. This made Shen Ruyan¡¯s pretty face turn very ugly. ¡°Damn it! She actually escaped.¡± However, Jiang Chengxuan smiled and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, she won¡¯t be able to run far. 1 don¡¯t believe that the forbidden technique that burns her life can last forever.¡± As he spoke, the green light in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes lit up again. He took Shen Ruyan and followed behind Wu Sanniang slowly. However, because Wu Sanniang was too fast, they soon lost track of her. Wu Sanniang, who had fled hundreds of kilometers in one go, heaved a sigh of relief when she sensed that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s auras were gone. Then, a look of resentment appeared on her face. ¡°Damn cultivators of the Shen family, just you wait. When 1 recover from my injuries, 1¡¯11 definitely vent my anger on the mortals under your city!¡± As she spoke, she had already cast a camouflage spell to hide herself. Then, she took out a handful of medicinal pills and swallowed them without hesitation. After doing all this, she took another deep breath and continued to fly into the distance. She only stopped when she found a hidden cave to hide in. She believed that this time, she had successfully shaken off the two people behind her. ¡°Hmph! You put me in such a miserable situation? This matter is not over! 1 will make you pay..¡± Chapter 43 - Chapter 43: Spirit Eye of Insight (2) Chapter 43: Spirit Eye of Insight (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Just as she began to heal herself and suppress the backlash of the forbidden technique, Jiang Chengxuan was leading Shen Ruyan towards the cave where Wu Sanniang was hiding. ¡°Elder Jiang, are you still able to determine the location of that demonic woman?¡± In the air, Shen Ruyan asked Jiang Chengxuan. The hazy green light in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes did not go out. He smiled and nodded at Shen Ruyan. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ve already seen where she¡¯s hiding. If I¡¯m not wrong, she should be trying her best to suppress the backlash of the forbidden technique. In a while, we only need to attack together to get rid of the last rat.¡± As they spoke, the two of them quickly approached the place where Wu Sanniang was hiding. Wu Sanniang, who was suppressing the backlash of the Blood Shadow Escape, felt uneasy for no reason. Agitated, she actually spat out a large mouthful of blood. Damn it! What the hell was going on? Could it be that the two of them had caught up? How was this possible? Just as this thought flashed through her mind, the cave she was in suddenly exploded with a bang. Immediately after, a seal with lightning and a flying sword with purple flames suddenly flew towards her. ¡°You¡­? How could you find me?¡± Wu Sanniang was shocked. She could not figure out how these two people found her. She had clearly shaken the two of them off, but in the end¡­ Without any time to think, Wu Sanniang immediately took out a blood-colored scimitar. The scimitar emitted a demonic aura. As soon as it appeared, the surrounding light was dyed dark red. However, in the face of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Purple Flame Sword and Shen Ruyan¡¯s Lightning Seal, her demonic Dharma artifact was useless. What followed was a series of banging and booming. Countless lightning bolts landed on the blood-colored scimitar, immediately dissipating the blood on the surface. The Purple Flame Sword turned into a purple light. With a whoosh, it directly swept past Wu Sanniang¡¯s head, instantly burning her beautiful head into charcoal. From then on, the four Foundation Establishment demonic cultivators hidden in the Thousand Willow Market all died. The reason they could¡¯ve done this with ease was all thanks to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Spirit Eye of Insight. Of course. This was also due to the fact that the four Foundation Establishment demonic cultivators were already injured. However, no matter what, with Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s cultivation levels, it was considered a rather successful operation to be able to deal with the four Foundation Establishment demonic cultivators hiding here. Putting away Wu Sanniang¡¯s storage bag, Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but look at Jiang Chengxuan in surprise. ¡°Elder Jiang, what ability was that just now? You could actually locate her hiding place.¡± Jiang Chengxuan felt a sting in his eyes. This made him realize that his Spirit Eye of Insight could not be activated indefinitely. He smiled and said honestly, ¡°Actually, it¡¯s nothing. It¡¯s just an innate ability of mine that can track people down.¡± ¡°Innate ability?¡± Shen Ruyan was obviously surprised again. She knew that some people were indeed born with some extraordinary abilities that were comparable to the endowed powerful abilities of some demon beasts. She did not expect Jiang Chengxuan to be endowed with such an ability. Thinking of this, Shen Ruyan wanted to say something but hesitated. Seeing that she was holding back, Jiang Chengxuan said with a smile, ¡°Elder Ruyan, do you want me to go elsewhere and help find traces of those demonic cultivators?¡± Shen Ruyan nodded and said, ¡°That¡¯s right. I do have this thought.¡± At this point, Shen Ruyan paused for a moment before continuing, ¡°Of course, if you don¡¯t want to, I can understand. I won¡¯t force you. After all, if too many people know about your ability, it will definitely be disadvantageous to you.¡± To be honest, if possible, Jiang Chengxuan naturally did not want to attract too much attention. However, the problem was that he had unknowingly been pulled into an ongoing vortex in the cultivation world. From the moment he killed the two Foundation Establishment demonic cultivators, Jiang Chengxuan knew that it would probably be very difficult for him to stay out of trouble in the future. Most importantly, there were only 20 years left before the demon beast riot broke out. At that time, even if he wanted to stay out of trouble, he couldn¡¯t. The best thing to do to survive under that circumstance was to rely on a certain power. In the current cultivation world of the Yun Nation, there seemed to be no power more suitable for him than the Shen Immortal family. Therefore, when he heard Shen Ruyan¡¯s words, he did not ponder much and almost immediately nodded at her with a smile. ¡°I can do that, but I still hope that everyone can keep my innate ability a secret for me for the time being.¡± A smile appeared on Shen Ruyan¡¯s face. ¡°That¡¯s not a problem. I¡¯ll tell my brother later and get him to ask everyone to swear not to reveal the secret about your innate ability. In addition, you can¡¯t use that ability all the time, right?¡± As the biological sister of the head of the Shen Immortal Family, Shen Ruyan was not ignorant of innate abilities like Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s. As far as she knew, many cultivators with innate abilities could not maintain the activation of their innate abilities for a long period of time. ¡°Indeed.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°After using this ability once, I need to rest for about one to two days before I can continue to use it. Otherwise, it will cause extremely serious damage to my eyes.¡± ¡°Alright, in two days, let¡¯s go to see my brother. After dealing with the demonic cultivators on my brother¡¯s sider, we¡¯ll go to a few other places to investigate. At that time, I¡¯ll get my brother to tell everyone to keep it a secret. You don¡¯t have to worry.¡± It had to be said that Shen Ruyan had considered everything thoroughly. Just like that. Two days later, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan arrived at the search area that Shen Daoming was currently in charge of. Seeing Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan come to him together, Shen Daoming was obviously surprised. He could not help but look at the two of them and say, ¡°Elder Jiang, Ruyan, why are you here? This is¡­?¡± Before he could finish, Shen Ruyan threw a few storage bags at him. This made Shen Daoming¡¯s eyes widen in shock.. Chapter 44 - Chapter 44: Distributing the Spoils Chapter 44: Distributing the Spoils Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°You dealt with the demonic cultivators on your side?¡± Shen Daoming was a little surprised. He had already recognized that the Dharma artifacts in the storage bags that Shen Ruyan had thrown to him were used by Wu Sanniang and the other demonic cultivators. ¡°Yeah.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded with a smile. ¡°Speaking of which, this is all thanks to Elder Jiang.¡± ¡°Elder Jiang?¡± Shen Daoming looked at Jiang Chengxuan in surprise. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded again. Then, she told Shen Daoming about Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s innate ability. When Shen Daoming heard this, he could not help but feel even more shocked. He really did not expect Jiang Chengxuan to have such a talent. This was very useful for them to search for the whereabouts of the remaining demonic cultivators. At this moment, Shen Ruyan continued, ¡°However, I hope that you and everyone else can keep this a secret for Elder Jiang.¡± As the head of the Shen Immortal Family, Shen Daoming immediately understood Shen Ruyan¡¯s intentions and nodded in agreement. ¡°Indeed, Elder Jiang¡¯s ability is extraordinary. It¡¯s indeed not good for too many people to know.¡± With that, Shen Daoming couldn¡¯t help but look at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Elder Jiang, leave this to me. I¡¯ll tell everyone about this later. Other than the elders, I guarantee that no one else will know.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll have to trouble you, Family Head.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded. Next, Jiang Chengxuan cooperated with Shen Daoming and Shen Ruyan to start searching for demonic cultivators who might be hiding in this area. Several hours later. A fifth level Foundation Establishment Realm demonic cultivator and a few Qi Refinement Realm demonic cultivators were killed by Shen Daoming on the spot. After that, the three of them went to other places. About ten days later, almost all the remaining demonic cultivators in the territory of the Shen Immortal Family were wiped out. When the group returned to the main hall on the main peak of Splendid Jade Mountain, there were about 10 to 20 storage bags in front of them. They were all from those demonic cultivators. At this moment, Shen Daoming, who was sitting at the head of the table, looked at everyone and smiled. ¡°Everyone, after this operation, we should have already cleaned up all the demonic cultivators hiding in our territory. It¡¯s all thanks to Elder Jiang that we were able to be so efficient. Everyone, do you have anything to say?¡± Hearing Shen Daoming¡¯s words, everyone nodded in agreement. Indeed. Given how cunning those demonic cultivators were, without Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Spirit Eye of Insight, it would probably be quite difficult for them to find and kill them all. Even if they could do it in the end, the time and energy they would need to spend in this process would probably be a considerable number. Therefore, Shen Daoming continued, ¡°If there is no objection, according to the rules of my Shen Immortal Family, 40% of the spoils will be given to Elder Jiang. Moreover, he will be the first to choose these things.¡± ¡°I have no objections.¡± Shen Ruyan was the first to speak. ¡°I have no objections either.¡± Xiong Wandao echoed. Xu Qianhe and Xu Changnian looked at each other before saying, ¡°We also have no objections.¡± Hearing this, Shen Daoming immediately smiled at Jiang Chengxuan and made an inviting gesture. ¡°Elder Jiang, please.¡± Jiang Chengxuan did not stand on ceremony. When he heard this, he picked up the storage bags and checked them seriously. It had to be said that there was no lack of good stuff in these storage bags. There were more than 18,000 spirit stones in total. According to the distribution ratio, he could easily take 7,200 Spirit Stones. Including what he had, at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan had almost 12,000 spirit stones. This was definitely a huge sum of money for a cultivator at the second level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. Any Foundation Establishment Cultivator would probably be envious. Then, there were some precious materials, medicinal pills, Dharma artifacts, and many evil things that could only be used by demonic cultivators. Whether it was Jiang Chengxuan or anyone else present, they would clearly not touch those evil things that only demonic cultivators would use. In the end, these things would be destroyed. Jiang Chengxuan rummaged through the storage bags and quickly took out a large pile of materials. Most of them were things he could use to make talismans later. Most importantly, what surprised him the most was that among these materials, he actually obtained two Extreme Yellow Jade and three bottles of Heavenly Spiritual Dew. He had spent a long time searching for these two materials with no success, but he did not expect to find so many here. This was really a windfall¡­ Jiang Chengxuan took away the materials and a Level 2 Invisibility Disc before stopping. Then, Shen Daoming began to distribute the remaining things to the others present. After the spoils were distributed, Shen Daoming discussed some matters with everyone before they left the main hall. ¡°Elder Jiang, are you planning to return to your cave abode directly?¡± As soon as they left the main peak, Jiang Chengxuan heard Shen Ruyan¡¯s voice. He smiled and shook his head. ¡°I plan to exchange and buy some things first. What about you, Elder Ruyan?¡± It had to be known that he obtained a lot of family contribution points from killing those demonic cultivators and helping everyone track the demonic cultivators down. In addition, he currently had 12,000 Spirit Stones to spend to increase his strength just so that he could be well-equipped for the upcoming demon beast riot. Moreover, no one could guarantee that the demon beast riot would not be brought forward. If he could not convert the resources in his hands to actual strength before the demon beast riot broke out, it would be a waste. When Shen Ruyan heard his words, she replied with a smile, ¡°What a coincidence. I also plan to exchange and buy some things. Elder Jiang, if you don¡¯t mind, let¡¯s go together.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Soon, the two of them went to the Sutra Depository and the family treasury vault. In the Sutra Depository, Jiang Chengxuan used his family contribution points to exchange for two mid-grade Level 2 spells. One was the Sea Burning Flame Explosion, a fire-element area-of-effect spell. The other was the Tortoiseshell Earth Spirit Technique, an earth-element defensive spell. Because both of them belonged to the five elements, as long as Jiang Chengxuan could successfully cultivate them, with his aptitude, he could increase the power of these two spells by one to two times. Then, Jiang Chengxuan went to the family treasury vault with Shen Ruyan to exchange for a mid-grade Level 2 defensive Dharma artifact.. Chapter 45 - Chapter 45: Third Level of the Foundation Establishment Realm Chapter 45: Third Level of the Foundation Establishment Realm Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations This Dharma artifact was called the Green Wood Heavenly Light Shield. It was refined from Level 2 precious materials, the Armored Wood Crystal and the True Wood Jade. It contained many defensive array runes. When being attacked, this shield would automatically release a layer of green light. It could be used to block the attack from one angle or from all angles. However, when using this shield to defend from all angles, its defense would be greatly weakened. Even so, it was still a rare defensive Dharma artifact. Compared to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Purple Gold Spirit Shield, it was countless times stronger. After that, Jiang Chengxuan spent another 3,500 Spirit Stones to buy a mid-grade Level 2 Dharma artifact called the Shadow Splitting Light Blade. The main function of this Dharma artifact was to sneak attack. It was particularly useful in breaking protective spells and had an extremely powerful stealth ability. It was very difficult for the enemy to detect it. In the end, Jiang Chengxuan spent thousands of spirit stones to buy a large pile of talisman-making materials. Coupled with the talisman-making materials he had obtained from the storage bags of many demonic cultivators, they were already enough for him to make nearly a hundred low-grade Level 2 talismans. Or even more. At that time, even if he could not defeat his opponent in terms of strength, he could use these talismans to take down the opponent. When Jiang Chengxuan had exchanged what he wanted, he stopped lingering outside. After bidding farewell to Shen Ruyan, he returned to his cave abode. He took out the Level 2 Invisibility Disk he had obtained from the spoils from his storage bag. After Jiang Chengxuan refined it, he placed it outside his cave abode. After doing this, Jiang Chengxuan began to think about what he was going to do next. The first was naturally cultivation. With the bottle of Earth Essence Pills that Shen Mengxue had given him previously, it should not be a problem for Jiang Chengxuan to raise his cultivation to the third level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. The only thing he needed to consider was whether he could break through to the fourth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, which was also called the mid-stage, before the demon beast riot broke out. Next was to refine the Dharma artifacts he had obtained. The most important one was the high-grade Level 2 flying sword that the Shen family¡¯s ancestor, Shen Yuanlong, had given him. It was called the Void Dragon Sword with the element of metal. There was a pattern of a flood dragon engraved on it. Its strength was its speed and sharpness. It could cut through all tangible and intangible things in an instant. As of now, It was considered Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s greatest trump card. Once it was taken out, even cultivators at the ninth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm would be awed. Then, it was the Green Wood Heavenly Light Shield and the Shadow Light Splitting Blade. The former was his protective item and was very important. The latter could assist him in time of dire need during a tough battle, which was also quite important. Apart from refining these three Level 2 Dharma artifacts, Jiang Chengxuan also needed to cultivate the two Level 2 spells he had exchanged from the Shen Immortal Family¡¯s Sutra Depository. One was the Sea Burning Flame Explosion, and the other was the Tortoiseshell Earth Spirit Shield. They were all things that could strengthen his foundation. And lastly, he needed to make Level 2 talismans. Needless to say, the first one to make was the golden-armored puppet talisman rewarded by the system. With the three Extreme Yellow Jades and four bottles of Heavenly Spiritual Dew in his hands, Jiang Chengxuan could almost make three Golden Armor Puppet Talismans. Three Golden Armor Puppet Talismans meant three Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators. Although the puppet could only last for ten minutes, if it was used well, it would definitely be a rather powerful trump card. And that was because at the critical moment, the puppet could self-destruct. If the opponent was not prepared, even a mid-stage Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator might be seriously injured or even die. In addition to making this golden-armored puppet talisman, Jiang Chengxuan also wanted to try making mid-grade Level 2 talismans. Among them, the most useful was a talisman called the Binding Talisman. It could bind the enemy and temporarily immobilize them. If it was used well, it could definitely catch the opponent off guard. However, if he wanted to make such a talisman, Jiang Chengxuan had to raise his talisman-making cultivation to the mid-grade Level 2. All in all, Jiang Chengxuan had a lot to do next. Jiang Chengxuan estimated that it would take at least eight to ten years to complete all the things above. On the other side, Shen Daoming was sumoned to Huawu Peak again by Ancestor Shen Yuanlong. At this moment, Shen Yuanlong was sitting at a stone table. When he saw Shen Daoming coming over, he immediately nodded at him. ¡°I already know what happened. I called you over this time to ask you something, what do you think about betrothing your sister, Shen Ruyan, to Jiang Chengxuan?¡± ¡°What?¡± Hearing his ancestor¡¯s words, Shen Daoming was shocked. He did not expect his ancestor to call him here to tell him about this. ¡°Why? Is there a problem?¡± ¡°Ancestor, isn¡¯t this decision too abrupt?¡± After a pause, Shen Daoming hurriedly continued, ¡°Also, I have a question. You and Ancestor Mengxue seem to value Elder Jiang very much. Can you tell me why?¡± However, Shen Yuanlong shook his head. ¡°It¡¯s a heavenly secret. Ancestor Mengxue has already lost a lot of her lifespan to peek at the secret. If I tell you, she will probably suffer a second blow.¡± At this point, Shen Yuanlong couldn¡¯t help but look at Shen Daoming and say, ¡°I think with your understanding of Elder Jiang, it shouldn¡¯t be difficult for you to guess why.¡± These words made Shen Daoming¡¯s heart skip a beat. He found it unbelievable, but he knew very well that his two ancestors would never joke about such a thing. He immediately nodded and said, ¡°Ancestor, I have no objections to this matter. I just don¡¯t know if my sister and Elder Jiang will agree to it.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about that.¡± A smile appeared on Shen Yuanlong¡¯s face. ¡°At that time, you just have to bring them to me.¡± Time passed. In the blink of an eye, it was already three years later. At this moment, a surging aura suddenly rose in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave abode. Jiang Chengxuan, who was sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed, opened his eyes and smiled. He had finally reached the third level of the Foundation Establishment Realm! After more than three years of continuous cultivation, coupled with the bottle of Earth Essence Pills that Shen Mengxue had given him, Jiang Chengxuan finally broke through from the second level of the Foundation Establishment Realm to the third level.. Chapter 46 - Chapter 46: Completing the Drawings of 100 Level 2 Talismans Chapter 46: Completing the Drawings of 100 Level 2 Talismans Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment, the total True Essence in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body had increased by more than 30% compared to before. It was almost comparable to that of a fifth level Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator. It might even be more. Most importantly, after breaking through to the third level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, be it refining Dharma artifacts or making talismans, there was a significant increase in speed and success rate. In less than three months, Jiang Chengxuan successfully refined the two mid-grade Level 2 Dharma artifacts, the Green Wood Heavenly Light Shield and the Shadow Splitting Light Blade. Then, he spent more than half a year successfully refining the high-grade Level 2 Dharma artifact that Shen Yuanlong had given him, the Void Dragon Sword. In addition to the Purple Flame Sword and Purple Gold Spirit Shield that he had, Jiang Chengxuan had a total of five Dharma artifacts that could be used to fight and defend against enemies. Among them, the Purple Flame Sword and the Green Wood Heavenly Shield were mid-grade Level 2 Dharma artifacts. The Void Dragon Sword was a high-grade Level 2 Dharma artifact that could be used as his trump card when he was on the losing side. After doing all this, Jiang Chengxuan began to cultivate the two mid-grade Level 2 spells, the Sea Burning Flame Explosion and the Tortoiseshell Earth Spirit Shield. Perhaps it was because he had the Yin Yang Five Elements Spiritual Root, but when he cultivated the two spells, it was actually smooth-sailing. In two years, Jiang Chengxuan had cultivated these two mid-grade Level 2 spells to the early stage. With these two early stage spells, Jiang Chengxuan was enough to pose a huge threat to mid-stage Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators. After that. He spent another year and a half cultivating the Breeze Sword Technique rewarded by the system to the late-stage. Although he had not tested the strength of the late-stage Breeze Sword Technique, based on the power of the early-stage Breeze Sword Technique, it was definitely not a problem to threaten a cultivator at the sixth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. After it was done, Jiang Chengxuan finally focused on drawing Level 2 talismans. However, he did not draw the golden-armored puppet talisman immediately. Instead, he found a few relatively simple low-grade Level 2 talismans to draw to warm up. For example, the Wood Rejuvenation Talisman, the Giant Fire Snake Talisman, the Nirvana Water Ice Sword Talisman, and so on. They were all relatively simple and easy to master among low-grade Level 2 talismans. However, perhaps because he had mastered the ability to draw difficult talismans like the Golden Armored Puppet Talisman, when he began to draw talismans like the Wood Rejuvenation Talisman, it was surprisingly smooth. Without failure, he drew many in a row. Even the time he spent was not as much as he had imagined. In this way, Jiang Chengxuan finally confirmed that his talisman-making mastery had probably reached the peak of low-grade Level 2. As long as he took another step forward, he could break through to the mid-grade Level 2. Without any hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan immediately took out the Extreme Yellow Jade, the Heavenly Spiritual Dew, and some other supplementary materials to draw the Golden Armor Puppet Talisman. Half a year later. When Jiang Chengxuan drew the last stroke on the Extreme Yellow Jade with the Heavenly Spiritual Dew, the entire hade immediately lit up with a dazzling light. The originally yellow jade now had many extremely complicated patterns on its surface. If cultivators below the Foundation Establishment realm used their divine sense to decipher the patterns, they would probably suffer a blow to their soul. Possibly, they would also be injured physically. Is this the golden-armored puppet talisman that the system rewarded me with? Jiang Chengxuan held the golden-armored puppet talisman up and sensed the difference between it and the other talismans. He could not help but be stunned. The things rewarded by the system were indeed different. Its value could no longer be measured by grades. He did not doubt at all that once the method to make this Golden Armor Puppet Talisman was sold at the trade fair, it would definitely cause the various Foundation Establishment families to compete for it crazily. Even a Violet Palace Realm immortal family like the Shen Immortal Family would be very tempted. As Jiang Chengxuan thought, he continued to make the second Golden Armor Puppet Talisman. Having succeeded once, Jiang Chengxuan was clearly faster at making the second Golden-Armored Puppet Talisman. This time, he only spent five months to successfully make the second Golden Armored Puppet Talisman. By the time he made the Golden Armored Puppet Talisman for the third time, his speed had noticeably increased. This time, he only used four and a half months to successfully draw the third Golden Armored Puppet Talisman. Hence, he already had three Golden Armored Puppet Talismans. Next, he only needed to find another Extreme Yellow Jade. Coupled with the additional bottle of Heavenly Spiritual Dew in his hand, he should be able to make the fourth Golden Armor Puppet Talisman. However, he did not know if the value of the Extreme Yellow Jade and Heavenly Spiritual Dew, the main materials used to make this Golden Armor Puppet Talisman, would soar after people found out that they could be used to make the Golden Armor Puppet Talisman. Another two years passed. There were already 50 to 60 low-grade Level 2 talismans in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand. It included offensive, defensive, detoxifying, healing, and bewitching talismans. However, what made him slightly frustrated was that during this period of time, he had tried to draw mid-grade Level 2 talismans many times, but all of them failed. Later on, he realized that the thing that restricted him from successfully drawing a mid-grade Level 2 talisman was probably not his current talisman-making mastery, but the talisman brush in his hand. Using an ordinary low-grade Level 2 talisman brush to draw a mid-grade Level 2 talisman was undoubtedly challenging. After failing to draw another mid-grade Level 2 talisman, Jiang Chengxuan finally put down the talisman brush in his hand. It seemed that he had to buy a mid-grade Level 2 talisman brush. Just as this thought flashed through his mind, the system¡¯s voice suddenly sounded. [Ding! Congratulations, host. You have completed 100 drawings of Level 2 Talisman. You have received Talent +1.¡± What? Jiang Chengxuan was surprised to hear this voice. What was going on? He didn¡¯t remember the system giving him a mission before. If he could obtain the system¡¯s reward just by doing something a hundred times, then wouldn¡¯t he also receive a reward by eating a hundred times and sleeping a hundred times? Could it be that this was related to the mission given by the system previously to draw 30 Level 2 talismans? With this mission as a prerequisite, when he accidentally drew talismans a hundred times, he unlocked the hidden mission. No matter how he thought about it, this seemed to be the only possibility.. Chapter 47 - Chapter 47: Advancing to Level 2 Mid-Grade Talisman Master Chapter 47: Advancing to Level 2 Mid-Grade Talisman Master Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Then, Jiang Chcngxuan felt that something had changed in his body. However, when he carefully sensed that change, it seemed to have disappeared. When he looked at the failed talismans in front of him, he immediately noticed the mistakes he had made. He could completely avoid these mistakes and minimize the possibility of failure. Even what stumped him previously seemed to have cleared up at this moment. He felt that he wouldn¡¯t fail again. At the thought of this, Jiang Chcngxuan immediately realized that this was the change brought about by the additional talisman-making talent rewarded by the system. That must be it. Otherwise, it was impossible for him to have such a deep comprehension of talisman making in such a short period of time. Thinking of this, Jiang Chcngxuan immediately picked up the talisman brush again and began to draw a mid-grade Level 2 talisman called the Wood Vitality Talisman. The main use of this talisman was to restore the vitality of Level 1 or Level 2 spiritual plants. It was commonly used in large families and cultivation sects. He had tried to draw this talisman a few times before. But without exception, they all failed in the end. He did not know if he could successfully draw the Wood Vitality Talisman with this low-grade Level 2 talisman brush. Soon, wisps of spiritual light began to gather at the tip of the brush in Jiang Chcngxuan¡¯s hand. Then, complicated and mysterious runes began to appear on the talisman paper in front of him. A month later. When the talisman brush in Jiang Chcngxuan¡¯s hand finished the last stroke, he had successfully drawn the Level 2 mid-grade Wood Vitality Talisman. A look of joy appeared on Jiang Chcngxuan¡¯s face. He really succeeded in drawing a Level 2 mid-grade talisman. Moreover, he used a low-grade Level 2 talisman brush. He picked up the Wood Vitality Talisman that he had just drawn and examined it carefully. He realized that the quality of this talisman was quite good. It was almost comparable to the work of a veteran mid-grade Level 2 Talisman Master. It seems that after this, I should think of a way to get the second part of the Level 2 Talisman book. After all, the number of mid-grade Level 2 talismans recorded in the first part of the Level 2 Talisman book is very limited. Moreover, most of them are support-type talismans. There are only a few talismans that can be used in battle. Thinking of this, Jiang Chcngxuan couldn¡¯t help but place his attention on the Binding Talisman. It was the most useful offensive talisman in the first part of the Level 2 Talisman Book. Two years later. Outside Jiang Chcngxuan¡¯s cave abode. Suddenly, two streaks of light descended. They were the current head of the Shen Immortal Family, Shen Daoming, and his sister, Shen Ruyan. At this moment, after twelve years of seclusion, Shen Ruyan¡¯s cultivation had clearly improved greatly. She successfully broke through to the sixth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm from the fourth level. Even her brother, Shen Daoming, who knew her best, could not help but be shocked when he saw this speed with his own eyes. It had to be noted that after Foundation Establishment Cultivators broke through to the mid-stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm, which was the fourth level, under normal circumstances, it would take them something like io to 15 years to break through to another level. It was very common for some people with poor aptitude to be stuck at the mid-stage forever and never advance in their lives. Surprisingly. In the past twelve years, his sister, Shen Ruyan, had actually advanced two levels. At this moment. Shen Daoming looked at the cave abode wrapped in layers of array formations and restrictions and said, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Elder Jiang to stay in seclusion for such a long time like you. I wonder when he will come out.¡± Shen Ruyan did not answer Shen Daoming. Instead, she looked at Jiang Chcngxuan¡¯s cave abode and said calmly, ¡°Brother, are you really not going to tell me why Ancestor asked me to go to see him with Elder Jiang?¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± An awkward expression appeared on Shen Daoming¡¯s face. ¡°I told you. When you and Elder Jiang see Ancestor, you¡¯ll naturally know. Don¡¯t make things difficult for me.¡± He really did not know how to put it. Also, he felt that Shen Ruyan seemed to have changed a lot after coming out of seclusion this time. Vaguely, it gave him an inexplicable pressure. He felt as if facing Shen Ruyan was like facing the ancestor, Shen Yuanlong. In fact, the pressure she gave him might even be greater. This feeling was very inexplicable, and it also made Shen Daoming very puzzled. He did not understand what the change on his sister was about. Just as he was wondering if he should ask, Shen Ruyan suddenly spoke. ¡°He¡¯s out.¡± As soon as she finished speaking, a thick fog suddenly rolled in. Immediately after, the thick fog slowly dispersed, revealing a cave abode. Jiang Chcngxuan stood at the entrance of the cave abode and cupped his fists at the two of them with a smile. ¡°Family Head Shen, Elder Ruyan, long time no see.¡± When they saw Jiang Chcngxuan, Shen Daoming and Shen Ruyan immediately cupped their fists in return. Jiang Chcngxuan said, ¡°Since the two of you are here, why don¡¯t you come in and have a seat?¡± Just as Shen Daoming was about to explain the reason for his coming, Shen Ruyan, who was beside him, beat him to it. She smiled and nodded at Jiang Chcngxuan. ¡°I¡¯d like that.¡± With that, she strode into Jiang Chcngxuan¡¯s cave abode. Shen Daoming was speechless. He had no choice but to follow suit. As soon as they entered Jiang Chcngxuan¡¯s cave abode, Shen Daoming and Shen Ruyan felt the dense spiritual qi here. Looking up, the two of them saw several mid-grade Level 2 Spirit Gathering Talismans placed in the cave abode. A trace of surprise flashed across Shen Daoming¡¯s eyes as he subconsciously said, ¡°Elder Jiang, did you buy these mid-grade Level 2 Spirit Gathering Talismans?¡± This was because according to Shen Daoming¡¯s knowledge, there were not many Spirit Gathering Talismans above Level 2 in the Shen Immortal Family because most of them were placed on the various peaks to gather spiritual qi. ¡°Not really.¡± At this moment, Jiang Chcngxuan had already made spiritual tea for Shen Daoming and Shen Ruyan. After gesturing to the two of them to drink the tea, he smiled and replied, ¡°I drew these Level 2 Spirit Gathering Talismans not long ago.¡± Pffft! Hearing that, Shen Daoming, who had just taken a sip of spiritual tea, spat it out. He looked at Jiang Chcngxuan in shock and asked, ¡°Elder Jiang, did you just say that you drew these mid-grade Level 2 Spirit Gathering Talismans yourself?¡± Chapter 48 - Chapter 48: Revisiting the Hua Wu Peak Chapter 48: Revisiting the Hua Wu Peak Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations If he remembered correctly, when Jiang Chengxuan first joined the Shen Immortal Family, he was only a high-grade Level 1 Talisman Master, right? Only a dozen years had passed and he was already able to draw mid-grade Level 2 Spirit Gathering Talisman. Wait, his cultivation¡­ Shen Daoming had not paid much attention to it just now. At this moment, he looked at Jiang Chengxuan and suddenly sensed the change in his cultivation. He had clearly broken through to the third level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. In less than 20 years, not only did Jiang Chengxuan break through to the third level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, but he also raised his talisman-making mastery to the mid-grade Level 2. This speed¡­ Shen Daoming did not know what to say. At the side, Shen Ruyan¡¯s beautiful eyes also lit up. She looked at Jiang Chengxuan and said, ¡°Elder Jiang, in that case, you¡¯re already a mid-grade Level 2 Talisman Master?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± There was no point in keeping it a secret. Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded. ¡°Speaking of which, I have to thank Elder Ruyan for giving me the Level 2 talisman book back then. If not for it, my talisman-making mastery would not have increased so quickly.¡± ¡°Elder Jiang, you¡¯re too humble.¡± Shen Ruyan smiled. She suddenly turned to look at Shen Daoming beside her and said, ¡°Brother, now that Elder Jiang has already become a mid-grade Level 2 Talisman master, can we give him the second part of the Level 2 Talisman book as a congratulatory gift later?¡± Shen Daoming clearly did not expect Shen Ruyan to suddenly say this. He pondered for a moment and nodded. ¡°Sure.¡± With that, Shen Daoming looked at Jiang Chengxuan and said, ¡°Elder Jiang, what Level 2 talismans can you make now?¡± ¡°Basically, everything in the first part of the Level 2 Talisman book.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and said, ¡°These are the Level 2 talismans I¡¯ve made recently. You can take a look. If you need it, feel free to take it.¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan took out more than ten talismans. Among them were low- or mid-grade Level 2 talismans such as the Wood Rejuvenation Talisman, the Wood Vitality Talisman, the Giant Fire Snake Talisman, the Binding Talisman, the Big Dipper Teleportation Talisman, and the Spirit Gathering Talisman. This made Shen Daoming and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes light up. These were all useful talismans. Shen Ruyan did not stand on ceremony with Jiang Chengxuan. She casually picked up two talismans. It was the Binding Talisman and the Big Dipper Teleportation Talisman. The former was a mid-grade Level 2 control-type talisman, while the latter was a mid-grade Level 2 talisman for escape and teleportation. They were all considered high-value and practical talismans. On the other hand, Shen Daoming was a little hesitant. Needless to say, the talismans Jiang Chengxuan took out were quite useful even to the Violet Palace Realm immortal family of their size. However, compared to these talismans, he valued Jiang Chengxuan more. The importance and status of a third level Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator who could draw mid-grade Level 2 talismans was clearly different from an ordinary third level Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator. Shen Ruyan seemed to have noticed that her brother was hesitating. Seeing this, she couldn¡¯t help but suggest with a smile, ¡°If you think it¡¯s not good to take away these talismans from Elder Jiang just like that, you can convert them into corresponding family contribution points to Elder Jiang.¡± Shen Daoming thought for a moment and looked at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Elder Jiang, I wonder how many more of these talismans you have, especially the Wood Vitality Talisman and the Level 2 Spirit Gathering Talisman? If there are any, I want to buy it from you with family contribution points of 1,500 to 2,500 each. What do you think?¡± ¡°No problem.¡± Jiang Chengxuan naturally wouldn¡¯t reject Shen Daoming, nor would he be stupid enough to say that he didn¡¯t need the family contribution points. He handed all the Wood Vitality Talismans and Level 2 Spirit Gathering Talismans to Shen Daoming. There were about seven or eight of them in total. In exchange, Shen Daoming gave Jiang Chengxuan 15,000 family contribution points. After that, Shen Daoming also made a request, hoping that Jiang Chengxuan could draw more such talismans when he had time in the future. As for the materials, he could take them from the family treasury vault with his elder token at any time. Jiang Chengxuan did not refuse. However, he had also made it clear that he would only draw these talismans when he had time. After all, he had a lot of things to do now. Especially cultivation. It was impossible for him to delay his own matters just to help the Shen Immortal Family. Shen Daoming naturally knew this very well. As a cultivator, no matter when, Increasing his cultivation and strength was always the priority. After that, the three of them chatted for a while before Shen Daoming told Jiang Chengxuan the reason for his coming. It was naturally to invite Jiang Chengxuan to Huawu Peak. This surprised Jiang Chengxuan. He never thought that more than ten years later, he would revisit Huawu Peak. Moreover, just like last time, he was invited by the Shen family¡¯s ancestor, Shen Yuanlong. He just did not know what would happen when he went to Huawu Peak to see Shen Yuanlong this time. The three of them did not waste any more time. Soon, they left the cave abode together and turned into a streak of light, heading towards Hua Wu Peak. At Hua Wu peak. When Jiang Chengxuan and the other two arrived, Shen Yuanlong was already waiting for them at the peak. Jiang Chengxuan and the other two immediately bowed to Shen Yuanlong. ¡°Greetings, Ancestor!¡± Shen Yuanlong smiled and waved his hand. ¡°There¡¯s no need for formality. Take a seat first.¡± As he spoke, he waved his hand and summoned a stone table and stone stools. Then, with a wave of his hand, the steaming spiritual tea landed steadily on the table. ¡°This is the Level 3 Spirit Awakening Tea that I received from your Ancestor Mengxuc. Try it..¡± Chapter 49 - Chapter 49: Becoming Dao Companions Chapter 49: Becoming Dao Companions Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Level 3 Spiritual Awakening Tea? Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Daoming were obviously shocked. It was said that Level 2 Spirit Awakening Tea had the effect of cleansing the impurities in a cultivator¡¯s soul. They really did not know how extraordinary this Level 3 Spirit Awakening Tea would be. Compared to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Daoming¡¯s strong reaction, Shen Ruyan was comparably calmer. She gently picked up the teacup in front of her and took a sip before nodding. She didn¡¯t say anything. However, when Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Daoming picked up their teacups and took a sip, they immediately felt an extremely cool air entering their body, cleansing their minds. When they finished the cup of Spirit Awakening Tea, they exhaled grayish-brown breaths. Those were some impurities. ¡°It¡¯s really good tea!¡± Shen Daoming could not help but praise. Jiang Chengxuan nodded in agreement. On the other hand, Shen Ruyan still didn¡¯t say anything. At this moment, Shen Yuanlong¡¯s gaze landed on Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. He smiled and said, ¡°It¡¯s been more than ten years since we last met. It seems that your cultivation and strength have improved a lot.¡± After a pause, Shen Yuanlong continued, ¡°Actually, I asked Daoming to call you over this time to ask you if the two of you have any thoughts of becoming Dao companions?¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Hearing Shen Yuanlong¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could not help but look stunned. The two of them clearly did not expect Shen Yuanlong to call them over for this. Subconsciously, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. At this moment, an inexplicable emotion emerged in their hearts. After a while. Shen Ruyan smiled. She looked at Shen Yuanlong and nodded. ¡°It¡¯s my honor to be Elder Jiang¡¯s Dao Companion.¡± ¡°Good!¡± Shen Yuanlong immediately smiled and turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan was filled with questions After interacting with Shen Ruyan for so many years, Jiang Chengxuan indeed had some feelings towards her. He also believed that if their relationship continued, they would probably get together sooner or later. However, Shen Yuanlong had brought all of this forward. Of course, what surprised him the most was Shen Ruyan¡¯s attitude towards him. Jiang Chengxuan turned to look at Shen Ruyan and smiled. Then, he turned to look at Shen Yuanlong and said, ¡°Ancestor, I¡¯d like to become Elder Ruyan¡¯s Dao Companion.¡± ¡°Good, good, good!¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s answer, Shen Yuanlong was obviously very happy. He took out two storage rings and handed them to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Chengxuan, Ruyan, take the storage ring as a gift from me. There are some treasures I left inside for you. I hope you can cultivate diligently and explore the way of the Dao together.¡± Shen Daoming, who was at the side, was a little surprised. He did not expect the ancestor to give them two storage rings. It had to be noted that among the many storage Dharma artifacts, storage bags were the most common and ordinary. They weren¡¯t capable of recognizing their masters. You could only leave some restrictions on it to prevent people from opening it. However, ordinary cultivators only needed to spend some time cracking it open. On the other hand, the storage ring was different. Not only was its internal space much larger than the storage bag, but it also had the ability to recognize its master. Unless its master was dead or a high-level cultivator used his magic power to forcefully break the restriction, ordinary people would not be able to open the storage ring even if they obtained it. Moreover, inside the two storage rings, there were treasures Shen Yuanlong had prepared for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not turn it down. After thanking Shen Yuanlong, they reached out and took the storage ring. A while later. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Shen Daoming left Huawu Peak. On the way back, Shen Daoming smiled and said to the two of them, ¡°I¡¯ll tell the family about you two becoming Dao companions later. In addition, if you have nothing else to do now, follow me to the Shen family¡¯s ancestral hall.¡± Many years ago, Shen Ruyan and Shen Daoming¡¯s parents passed away. Shen Daoming asked the two of them to go to the Shen family¡¯s ancestral hall to pay respects to their deceased parents and tell them about this good news. Cultivators didn¡¯t have complicated formalities like mortals when they became Dao companions. Unless there was a special need, such as a marriage between the two families. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were not the kind of people who liked to be high-profile. Therefore, they skipped all the unnecessary procedures. When the two of them heard Shen Daoming, they looked at each other and nodded. Soon, the three of them arrived at the ancestral hall of the Shen Immortal Family under Shen Daoming¡¯s lead. They walked all the way into the ancestral hall before arriving at a row of memorial tablets. Shen Daoming pointed at two of the memorial tablets and said to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°Brother-in-law, these are Ruyan and my parents. Offer incense to them.¡± As he spoke, Shen Daoming brought over six incense sticks. He handed three to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan took it. Then, the two of them lit the three incense sticks in their hands and bowed to the two memorial tablets in front of them. Shen Daoming, who was beside them, said to the two memorial tablets with emotions, ¡°Father, Mother, you were always worried that Ruyan wouldn¡¯t be able to find a Dao companion she likes because her personality was too out of place in the cultivation world. Do you see it now? Ruyan has changed a lot. Now, she even found a Dao companion. It¡¯s the person beside her, Jiang Chengxuan. He is a guest elder of the Shen family and a Level 2 Talisman Master. Of course, now that he¡¯s Ruyan¡¯s Dao companion, he¡¯s a member of our Shen Immortal Family..¡± Chapter 50 - Chapter 50: Urgent Summoning Chapter 50: Urgent Summoning Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After saying that, Shen Daoming turned to look at the two of them. At the same time, the two of them had finished paying their respects. Then, Shen Daoming handed the other six incense sticks to the two of them. This time, they were going to pay respects to the ancestors of the Shen Immortal Family. After they finished paying their respects, the three of them left the ancestral hall. Outside, Shen Daoming looked at the two of them and said, ¡°Let¡¯s find a time to call the elders of the family over for a gathering. By the way, Ruyan and Chengxuan, if you have any friends you want to invite, you can ask them to come over.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had no objections to this arrangement. Next was the problem of the cave abode where the two of them lived. ¡°Arc you planning to choose a new cave abode, or do you want to move to Chengxuan¡¯s place, or do you want to move to Ruyan¡¯s place?¡± Hearing Shen Daoming¡¯s question, Shen Ruyan immediately smiled and said, ¡°Of course I¡¯ll move to my husband¡¯s place. How can I let him move to my cave abode?¡± Hearing how Shen Ruyan called Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Daoming had mixed feelings. As the saying went, an elder brother was like a father. At this moment, he felt like an old father seeing his daughter get married. He nodded. ¡°That¡¯s up to you. Just let me know when you made up your mind.¡± After that, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not stay any longer. After bidding farewell, the two of them flew towards Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave abode. A few days later. After Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan sent the last guest, Xiong Wandao, off, they were officially considered Dao companions. Looking at the festive decorations around the cave abode, the two of them could not help but smile at each other. Shen Ruyan said, ¡°Husband, life is long and the journey will be a bumpy one, but I hope we can¡¯t stay together until the end.¡± Jiang Chengxuan reached out and hugged Shen Ruyan¡¯s slender waist, pulling her towards him and planting a kiss on her forehead. Although there were no words, it was better than thousands of words. A few months later. Jiang Chengxuan could not help but be shocked when he sensed the commotion in the cultivation room where Shen Ruyan was in seclusion. This aura, Ruyan is¡­ Creak- Just as this thought flashed through his mind, the door of the cultivation room opened. Shen Ruyan, whose eyes were flickering with blue lightning, appeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Ruyan, did you¡­ break through to the late-stage Foundation Establishment Realm?¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Shen Ruyan smiled and nodded at Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan immediately let out a gasp of surprise. If he remembered correctly, it hadn¡¯t been long since she broke through to the sixth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, right? Now again, she successfully broke through to the seventh level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, which was the late-stage. This was not right. How could anyone break through in such a short period of time? Even he and those cultivators with Heavenly Spiritual Root could not do it. Unless she had obtained a natural spiritual object that could increase her cultivation. However, this was unlikely. ¡°Husband.¡± At this moment, Shen Ruyan approached Jiang Chengxuan and looked into his eyes. ¡°You¡¯re my husband and my cultivation companion, so I won¡¯t hide things from you, nor am I willing to. I can hide my current cultivation from others, even from my brother, but I definitely won¡¯t hide it from you.¡± Buzz! As soon as she finished speaking, Jiang Chengxuan was shocked to see that Shen Ruyan, who was at the seventh level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, had returned to the sixth level in the blink of an eye. Furthermore, even with his Spirit Eye of Insight, he could not tell that her actual level was at the seventh. If he hadn¡¯t seen it for himself that she had indeed broken through to the seventh level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, Jiang Chengxuan would have suspected that he was hallucinating. How could a Foundation Establishment Cultivator possess such a superb technique to hide her cultivation level? ¡°Ruyan, are you¡­?¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded with a smile. ¡°That¡¯s right. I¡¯ve indeed hidden my cultivation.¡± After a pause, Shen Ruyan continued, ¡°I¡¯m doing this to tell you that since we¡¯re already Dao companions, I won¡¯t hide anything from you, let alone lie to you. Even if it¡¯s a white lie, I won¡¯t. However, there are some things that I really can¡¯t tell you now, or explain in too much detail. That¡¯s because it will only be bad for you. Can you understand me?¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Jiang Chengxuan was not a fool. He knew that his Dao companion had many secrets. And they were secrets of the shocking kind. But the fact that she was so honest with him explained a lot. Jiang Chengxuan could actually relate to her because he was not ready to tell her the secret of the system either. Since it was not convenient for them to reveal the secret for the time being, they just had to respect each other. As long as they put the matter on the table and understood and respected each other, there would be no problem. Buzz! At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s communication jade talismans suddenly lit up at the same time. Then, a message appeared in their minds. [Come to the meeting hall of the main peak at once!] After hearing this message, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately looked at each other. Judging from the serious tone, it must be something important. The couple did not delay and flew straight towards the meeting hall of the main peak of Splendid Jade Mountain. A moment later. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan descended into the meeting hall. At this moment, Shen Daoming and all the Foundation Establishment elders had already gathered. What surprised them the most was that their ancestor, Shen Yuanlong, was also present. The two of them immediately bowed to Shen Yuanlong. Shen Yuanlong nodded at them with a smile. ¡°Have a seat.¡± When Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan sat down, Shen Yuanlong said, ¡°I just received news from the Ganyang Sect that there¡¯s a high chance that the demon beast riot, which is thought to take place in ten years, will come early.¡± ¡°What?¡± When they suddenly heard the news from Shen Yuanlong, all the Shen family elders present were shocked. ¡°Why is it brought forward again? Is the agreement between the high-level human cultivators and those demon beasts non-existent?¡± Shen Changnian, who was next to Shen Yuanlong in terms of seniority, was so angry that he shouted.. Chapter 51 - Chapter 51: Candidate Is Confirmed Chapter 51: Candidate Is Confirmed Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations In the past, the Shen Immortal Family failed to become a Golden Core Immortal Family because of the demon beast riot. In the end, they went downhill and were almost reduced to a Foundation Establishment Realm family. The Shen Immortal Family was definitely one of the people who hated the demon beast riot the most. Moreover, there was something that no one was willing to point out. As the demon beast riot was continuously being brought forward, it also showed that the situation of the human race on the high-level battlefield with the demon beasts was getting worse. This was something that low-level cultivators like them could not interfere in at all. It was also the main reason why many people were not optimistic about the future. In addition, there were demonic cultivators lurking in the dark. To put it pessimistically, it was hard to say if ordinary cultivators and mortals like them would have a place to live in the entire Nine Essences Immortal Cultivation World. This was also one of the main reasons why cultivators were constantly bewitched and eventually fell into the demonic path. At this moment, everyone was looking at Shen Yuanlong, waiting for him to continue. Shen Yuanlong clearly knew how everyone was feeling, so he did not keep them guessing and continued, ¡°In order to ensure that when the demon beast riot breaks out, we can focus on dealing with the demon beasts and not be disturbed by other unexpected factors, we need to resolve some hidden dangers in advance.¡± Resolve hidden dangers in advance? Everyone¡¯s hearts skipped a beat. They roughly understood what Shen Yuanlong was referring to. The hidden dangers should be those demonic cultivators hiding in the dark. Shen Rushuang, who had basically recovered from her injuries, said, ¡°Ancestor, I wonder how we should resolve the hidden dangers? Should the various immortal families and sects search and clean up the demonic cultivators on their own territory, or should we listen to the arrangements of the Ganyang Sect?¡± There was a big difference. If the various immortal families and sects dealt with the hidden danger on their own, they had the right to decide how they wanted to do it. The only problem was that due to their limited abilities, they might not be able to clean up the demonic cultivators completely. If they listened to the arrangements of the Ganyang Sect, there was no doubt that all the immortal families and sects would be subsidiary forces of the Ganyang Sect. They had to follow the Ganyang Sect¡¯s lead. At that time, in face of danger, if the Ganyang Sect asked you to attack, you couldn¡¯t retreat. If you retreated, you, along with your sect, would be ostracized from the cultivation world. Therefore, even though they knew that their abilities were limited, if they could, the various immortal families and sects still hoped to resolve the hidden dangers on their own. Unfortunately, the answer was going to disappoint everyone. Shen Yuanlong shook his head and said calmly, ¡°The Ganyang Sect rejected our suggestion to investigate independently. They ordered all the immortal families and sects above the Foundation Establishment Realm to send people to the Ganyang Sect within a week to accept their arrangements.¡± Shen Yuanlong paused for a moment before continuing. ¡°Now, let¡¯s discuss who in our Shen Immortal Family will go to the Ganyang Sect with me to partake in the operation to eliminate the demonic cultivators. According to the rules, the Shen Immortal Family has to send at least four Foundation Establishment cultivators and more than 200 Qi Refinement cultivators. Everyone, tell me what you think.¡± Just as Shen Yuanlong finished speaking, Shen Changnian laughed and said, ¡°Count me in. It¡¯s been so long since I last killed demonic cultivators. It¡¯s time to go out and kill some.¡± ¡°How can I miss out on such a thing? Count me in.¡± Xiong Wandao volunteered. On the other side, Xu Qianhe smiled. ¡°On the battlefield, Level 2 array masters like me are definitely needed. Perhaps I can help, so count me in.¡± Shen Daofeng and Shen Baifei, who used an array to cast their projection to attend the meeting, spoke. ¡°Ancestor, count us in. Speaking of which, we haven¡¯t settled the score with them for wreaking havoc in our mortal city last time.¡± Hearing these people volunteer without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan was touched. Did they not know that there was actually a huge risk in partaking in this operation with the Ganyang Sect to eliminate the demonic cultivators? Perhaps the Violet Palace Realm cultivators could come out of it unscathed, but for the Foundation Establishment Realm and Qi Refinement Realm cultivators, there was a high chance that they would die if they were not careful. There was no shortage of such tragedies in the past. However, even though they knew this very well, Shen Changnian and the others didn¡¯t chicken out. Especially Xiong Wandao and Xu Qianhe, who were just guest elders. Jiang Chengxuan really could not understand why they took the initiative to get themselves involved in this. On the other side, Shen Rushuang was also eager to join. Just as she was about to volunteer, Shen Yuanlong interrupted them. ¡°Alright, since everyone wants to go, let me decide.¡± As he spoke, he glanced at everyone present and slowly said, ¡°First of all, as Level 2 Array Master, Level 2 Alchemist, Level 2 Talisman Master, Elder Xu, Shen Rushuang, and Jiang Chengxuan, you are excluded from this operation. Shen Ruyan, you stay too. Also, Shen Daoming, as the current family head, you¡¯re not allowed to go. You have to stay in the family to preside over the situation. Changnian, Daofeng, Baifei, and Elder Xiong, get ready. In three days, the four of you will follow me to the Ganyang Sect. As for the 200 Qi Refinement Realm disciples, you can choose for yourself. Also¡­¡± At this point, a solemn expression appeared on Shen Yuanlong¡¯s face. ¡°For those of you who stay, don¡¯t slack off. You might be the main force in the upcoming demon beast riot. You have a greater responsibility. During this period, you have to cultivate well and increase your strength.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Yuanlong did not give everyone a chance to speak. His figure flashed and it instantly disappeared from the meeting hall. Two days later. Shen Daoming appeared in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave abode. He looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and said, ¡°Chengxuan, Ruyan, right now, Brother Daofeng and Uncle Baifei are going to the Ganyang Sect with Ancestor tomorrow. They are currently in charge of guarding the spiritual vein and a Level 2 market. While they are away, someone else needs to take over their place for the time being.¡± I¡¯ve already sent Elder Xu over to the spiritual vein. The Level 2 market is crucial for the Shen Immortal Family¡¯s industry. To prevent any possible accidents, I might need the two of you to go to that market together to guard it. Do you have any objections?¡± Hearing Shen Daoming¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but look at each other and shake their heads at him. ¡°We have no objections.¡± ¡°Alright, there¡¯s no time to lose. Prepare yourselves and set off as soon as possible.¡± Shen Daoming nodded. ¡°In addition, the trade fair that we hold every 15 years will take place in the market soon. This time, I will let you be in charge of hosting it. You can go to the family¡¯s treasure vault later and take three treasures as the opening of this trade fair.¡± Chapter 52 - Chapter 52: Hosting the Trade Fair Chapter 52: Hosting the Trade Fair Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The White Jade Market was the second largest market in the Shen Immortal Family after the Thousand Willow Market. Now that the Thousand Willow Market was severely damaged, the Shen Immortal Family had shifted most of their assets to the White Jade Market. It could be said that the current White Jade Market was already the largest market under the jurisdiction of the Shen Immortal Family. It could provide the Shen Immortal Family with at least 100,000 spirit stones every year. At this moment, in a building called the White Jade Palace in the White Jade Market. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were reading the dossier on the recent situation of the White Jade Market while listening to the reports of the people present. This was the third day since they arrived at the White Jade Market. It had to be said that there were a lot of things involved in the management of a market. This included maintaining the safety of the market, implementing the system of the market, inquiring about the various things in the market, and establishing connections with the markets under the jurisdiction of the other Violet Palace Realm families or sects. If Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had to do all these things themselves, how would they have the time to cultivate and improve themselves? Therefore, they had already thought about what to do before coming. They would only control the overall situation of the market and attend a few key events. As for the rest, they could leave it to the subordinates to handle. After all, in the cultivation world where the winner took it all, nothing was more important than one¡¯s strength. At this moment, the couple had already finished hearing the reports from the people present. Shen Ruyan said to an old man in his seventies named Shen Bohong, ¡°Elder Bohong, I¡¯ll need you and the others to take care of the matters in the market. If there¡¯s no need, my husband and I don¡¯t want to be disturbed. Alright, if there¡¯s nothing else, that¡¯s all for now.¡± Shen Bohong and the others nodded. A middle-aged woman called Shen Feiyan said, ¡°Elders, the large-scale trade fair will be held in three days. I¡¯m afraid we still need you to preside over this event.¡± ¡°No problem.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded. Shen Ruyan said, ¡°We know about this. When the time comes, we will be in charge of hosting it.¡± Shen Bohong, Shen Feiyan, and the others did not stay any longer. After bowing to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, they left. Shen Ruyan turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan and said with a smile, ¡°Husband, in three days, let¡¯s go to the trade fair together. At that time, we can see if there is anything we want to exchange. Especially the Heaven Essence Pill that can help you break through to the mid-stage Foundation Establishment Realm. Before the demon beast riot arrives, you and I should increase our strength as much as we can.¡± As they spoke, the two of them had already packed up the things on the table in front of them and walked into the cultivation room. At the same time. Xiong Wandao, Shen Changnian, Shen Daofeng, and Shen Baifei had also followed their ancestor, Shen Yuanlong, to the Ganyang Sect. As soon as they arrived at the Ganyang Sect, they saw Shen Mcngxue, who had come out to receive them. Shen Mcngxue still had a head of white hair. However, Shen Yuanlong acutely sensed that there seemed to be an additional death aura on his sister. He asked nervously, ¡°Sister, what¡¯s happening to you?¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± Shen Mcngxue smiled and shook her head. ¡°Previously, pecking at the heavenly secret consumed some of my lifespan.¡± At this point, Shen Mengxue¡¯s face slowly turned solemn. She looked at Shen Yuanlong and changed the topic. ¡°Brother, I have a bad feeling about the Ganyang Sect¡¯s operation this time. Remember, you and the others from the Shen family have to stay away from Elder Nangong. Try to stay as far away as possible. I haven¡¯t told anyone about this. Remember not to mention it to anyone.¡± The Elder Nangong Shen Mcngxue was talking about was the Golden Core Realm immortal from the Ganyang Sect, who was in charge of this operation. This made Shen Yuanlong¡¯s heart heavy for no reason. Shen Yuanlong had never taken his sister¡¯s reminder lightly. Because of her reminder, the Shen Immortal Family managed to stay clear of many disasters. This time, it was even more serious. It was very likely that they would lose their life. Three days after Shen Yuanlong and the others arrived at the Ganyang Sect, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who were in the White Jade Market, arrived at a place called the Cloud Immortal Pavilion. This was also the venue for the trade fair. As soon as the two of them arrived at the Cloud Immortal Pavilion, they saw that many cultivators had already gathered here. Among many strange faces, Jiang Chengxuan recognized some of the people who he had seen at the trade fair at the market under the Flowing Cloud Sect. They were Wan Donglai of the Flowing Cloud Sect, Yan Junlan of the Sunset Sect, Ye Feichcn of the Ye Immortal family, and a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator called Gu Zhenming of the Eternal Sky Sect. On the other hand, Shen Ruyan knew most of the people present. As she walked, she introduced the people present to Jiang Chengxuan via voice transmission. ¡°That¡¯s the Foundation Establishment Realm elder of the Zhang Immortal family, Zhang Kaixuan. That¡¯s the independent cultivator, Huang He. The one on the right seems to be called Bai Hao. His nickname is Mad Swordsman. He¡¯s a true sword cultivator.¡± At this moment, Yan Junlan of the Sunset Sect walked over and greeted Jiang Chengxuan with a smile. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, long time no see.¡± Then, she looked curiously at Shen Ruyan, who was beside Jiang Chengxuan. It seemed that she didn¡¯t know Shen Ruyan. Therefore, Jiang Chengxuan took the initiative to introduce, ¡°Fellow Daoist Yan, let me introduce you. This is my Dao companion, Shen Ruyan.¡± Then, he looked at Shen Ruyan and said, ¡°Ruyan, this is Fellow Daoist Yan Junlan of the Sunset Sect. She¡¯s also Fellow Daoist Qiu Yishui¡¯s junior sister.¡± ¡°So you¡¯re Fellow Daoist Jiang¡¯s Dao companion. Nice to meet you.¡± Yan Junlan immediately cupped her hands at Shen Ruyan. Shen Ruyan returned the greeting with a smile. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan looked at Yan Junlan and couldn¡¯t help but ask curiously, ¡°By the way, Fellow Daoist Yan, is Fellow Daoist Qiu not with you this time?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan mention Qiu Yishui, Yan Junlan looked worried. She shook her head and said, ¡°This time, she was summoned to the Ganyang Sect. I don¡¯t know if there will be any danger..¡± Chapter 53 - Chapter 53: Making the Golden Armor Puppet Talisman Chapter 53: Making the Golden Armor Puppet Talisman Again Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations She went to the Ganyang Sect? Jiang Chengxuan felt inexplicably sad. To be honest, it was really hard to predict whether going to the Ganyang Sect would be a blessing or a curse. In the end, he still said a few comforting words to Yan Junlan before going to greet the others with Shen Ruyan. After a while. The trade fair officially began. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan walked onto the stage together. The couple first introduced themselves to everyone present before taking out three things and placing them on a jade table in front of them. Jiang Chengxuan smiled and said, ¡°Everyone, the three treasures in front of you are a high-grade Level 2 Firethorn Grass, a high-grade Level 2 Profound Gold Jade, and a bottle of high-grade Level 2 medicinal pill, the Dragon Strengthening Pill. I believe there¡¯s no need for me to say more about the value of these three things. The Firethorn Grass is the main material for refining the high-grade Level 2 pill, the Three Yang Pill. As for the Profound Gold Jade, it¡¯s the main material for setting up arrays and refining high-grade Level 2 Dharma artifacts. Now, our Shen Immortal Family wants to use them to exchange for spiritual items that can increase the grade of a Level 2 spiritual root or a method to cultivate the spiritual root. Of course, if you don¡¯t have any, you can use items of equivalent value to exchange.¡± This time, Jiang Chengxuan took out these things on behalf of the Shen Immortal Family. His goal was not to really exchange for anything, but to show everyone that he was the host. Even if the people present wanted to use spirit stones to buy these things, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan would not have any objections. Perhaps they were lucky. Someone had a treasure that could increase the grade of a low-grade Level 2 spiritual root. It was called the Cleansing Spiritual Fluid. However, it was clearly impossible to exchange for all three items with just this bottle of spiritual fluid. In the end, Jiang Chengxuan used a piece of Profound Gold Jade and a bottle of Dragon Strengthening Pill to exchange for the bottle of Cleansing Spiritual Fluid. After that, Jiang Chengxuan exchanged the Firethorn Grass and obtained a high-grade Level 2 spiritual herb called the Butterfly Spirit Flower. After trading on behalf of the Shen Immortal Family, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan took out a few of their own items to trade. Jiang Chengxuan took out some Level 2 talismans and Level 2 precious materials. What he requested was naturally the Extreme Yellow Jade and the Heavenly Spiritual Dew, as well as the Heavenly Essence Pill that could be used to break through to the fourth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. As for Shen Ruyan, she took out two high-grade Level 2 spiritual herbs and a high-grade Level 2 precious material. What she wanted to exchange was something called the Lightning Heavenly Crystal. It contained a large amount of lightning elements and was also the main material for refining lightning-element Dharma Artifact. As it happened, two people had the items Shen Ruyan and Jiang Chengxuan were looking for. One of them was the independent cultivator, Huang He, while the other was an acquaintance of Jiang Chengxuan, Yan Junlan. There was an Extreme Yellow Jade, a Lightning Heavenly Crystal, and a Heavenly Essence Pill in Huang He¡¯s hands. In Yan Junlan¡¯s hand were two Extreme Yellow Jades, a bottle of Heavenly Spiritual Dew, and two Lightning Transformation Crystals. There were no Heavenly Essence Pills. This gave Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan a surprise. Without hesitation, the couple exchanged everything they needed. At the same time, they had to pay an additional 8,000 spirit stones. However, to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, it was worth it. After that, people went on stage to trade one after another. It had to be said that as the demon beast riot approached, coupled with the Ganyang Sect¡¯s operation this time, the price of Dharma artifacts, medicinal pills, and talismans that could increase one¡¯s combat strength and cultivation was clearly much higher than before. Basically, as long as they were put on the table, they would be quickly traded away. Until the entire trade fair ended, other than using 3,000 spirit stones to buy a mid-grade Level 2 talisman brush, Jiang Chengxuan and his wife did not see anything else that was really useful to them. After everyone in the Cloud Immortal Pavilion slowly left, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not stay any longer. After bidding farewell to a few familiar people, they returned to the White Jade Palace. After returning to the White Jade Palace, the couple chatted for a while. Because the two of them had their own things to do, they did not talk for too long. A moment later, they went to their respective cultivation rooms. When he arrived at his cultivation room, Jiang Chengxuan immediately took out the three Extreme Yellow Jades he had obtained and a bottle of Heavenly Spiritual Dew. In addition to the remaining bottle of Heavenly Spiritual Dew, At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan had a total of three Extreme Yellow Jades and two bottles of Heavenly Spiritual Dew. With Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s original talisman-making mastery, he could at most make two Golden Armor Puppet Talismans with the materials at hand. However, now that his talisman-making mastery had already broken through to mid-grade Level 2, coupled with the system¡¯s reward, and the mid-grade Level 2 talisman brush, Jiang Chengxuan felt that he might be able to try and draw three Golden Armor Puppet Talismans. Without further ado, Jiang Chengxuan began the work. Firstly, he tried to refine the mid-grade Level 2 talisman brush. About a month later, this mid-grade Level 2 talisman brush was successfully refined by Jiang Chengxuan. Then, Jiang Chengxuan began to draw the golden-armored puppet talisman. It had to be said that with only two bottles of Heavenly Spiritual Dew and three Extreme Yellow Jade, it was still a little difficult to make three Golden Armor Puppet Talismans. If he was not careful, it was possible for all these materials to be wasted. Fortunately, the talisman-making talent rewarded by the system was quite powerful. After spending nearly a year, Jiang Chengxuan finally succeeded in making three more golden-armored puppet talismans. In addition to the three he already made, there were a total of six golden-armored puppet talismans. At the same time, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cultivation level had almost reached the peak of the third level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. After adjusting his mind, Jiang Chengxuan finally took out the Heavenly Essence Pill he had exchanged from Huang He. If he could break through to the fourth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm this time, which was the mid-stage, his strength would definitely increase by leaps and bounds. At that time, even if he encountered a late-stage Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator, he should have the ability to fight him head-on. With this in mind, Jiang Chengxuan began to circulate the Five Elements True Technique as he swallowed the Heaven Essence Pill.. Chapter 54 - Chapter 54: A Message from the Ye Immortal Family Chapter 54: A Message from the Ye Immortal Family Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations BOOM! At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan immediately felt a surging medicinal power explode in his body. He did not dare to be careless. Jiang Chengxuan quickly circulated the Five Elements True Technique and began to guide this medicinal power into his meridians before letting it slowly enter his dantian. Gradually, the medicinal power began to be converted into pure True Essence by Jiang Chengxuan. Just like that, about a year later. An extremely surging aura came from the cultivation room where Jiang Chengxuan was. Fourth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, success! Jiang Chengxuan slowly opened his eyes and a smile appeared on his face. He carefully sensed the changes in his body and realized that his True Essence had increased by about 50%. At this moment, he was certain that the strength of his True Essence was not much inferior to those cultivators who had just broken through to the seventh level. Coupled with the suitable Dharma artifacts, talismans, and spells, he was completely capable of fighting against late-stage Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators. After Jiang Chengxuan spent half a year consolidating his realm, he pushed open the door of the cultivation room and walked out. When he came out, Jiang Chengxuan realized that Shen Ruyan had already come out of seclusion before him. At this moment, she was checking a communication jade talisman. But soon, Jiang Chengxuan sensed the change in Shen Ruyan and couldn¡¯t help but look surprised. Shen Ruyan had actually broken through again. She was now at the eighth level! At this moment, Shen Ruyan sensed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s presence. She put down the communication jade talisman in her hand and turned to smile at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Husband, it seems that you¡¯ve gained quite a lot from your seclusion this time. You¡¯ve already broken through to the mid-stage. Congratulations.¡± A smile appeared on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face as he nodded. ¡°My gains are indeed not bad, but Ruyan, it seems that your gains this time are not small either. It¡¯s only been two years at most. I didn¡¯t expect you to break through again. This really impressed me.¡± The two of them chatted for a while about their situation over the past two years. In the end, Jiang Chengxuan asked, ¡°By the way, Ruyan, I saw you looking at the communication jade talisman just now. Is it from the family?¡± ¡°Not really.¡± Shen Ruyan shook her head. ¡°It¡¯s from the Ye Immortal Family.¡± ¡°Ye Immortal Family?¡± Jiang Chengxuan looked surprised. ¡°Yeah.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded. ¡°They said that they discovered a purple gold mine. At the moment, the exact situation in the mine is unknown, so they want to invite us to explore it together. After that, we can take away 20% of the gains.¡± ¡°There¡¯s such a thing?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was even more surprised. As everyone knew, Purple gold was a very important refining material. Most purple gold was low-grade Level 2, and some could reach mid-grade Level 2 or even high-grade Level 2. One of the main materials to make Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s low-grade Level 2 defensive Dharma artifact, the Purple Gold Spirit Shield, was purple gold. From this, it could be seen that the value of a purple gold mine, even if it was only a small one, was an astronomical figure. However, the Ye Immortal Family wanted to invite them to explore such a priceless purple gold mine together. Moreover, they were willing to give them 20% of the gains. No matter how he thought about it, this did not seem reliable. Logically speaking, even if the Ye Immortal Family really wanted to find helpers to explode the mine, they were supposed to contact the Shen Immortal Family directly instead of them. Moreover, as a dignified Violet Palace Realm immortal Family, how could the Ye Immortal Family not be able to deal with a mere purple gold mine? The more Jiang Chengxuan thought about it, the more he felt that something was wrong, so he told Shen Ruyan all his doubts. Shen Ruyan nodded after hearing it. ¡°You¡¯re right. It¡¯s indeed suspicious. The explanation given by the Ye Immortal Family is that they wanted to reduce the cost. After all, if they cooperated with the entire Shen Immortal Family, they would probably have to give away more than 20% of the gains. However, I feel that they are hiding something. It might be a trap. So¡­ Let¡¯s turn them down.¡± Jiang Chengxuan totally agreed with his wife¡¯s decision. In his opinion, it was better not to get involved in this kind of tricky matters. Especially at such a critical moment where the demon beast riot was about to break out, they had to be extra careful. Three days after Shen Ruyan replied to the message. In front of the entrance of a mineral vein. Four cultivators of the Ye Immortal Family were talking. This included Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s acquaintance, Ye Feichen. Other than him, there was also the First Elder of the Ye Immortal Family, Ye Feiyang, the Fourth Elder, Ye Wanqiu, and the Eighth Elder, Ye Dongsheng. At this moment, Ye Dongsheng asked, ¡°First Elder, what¡¯s the situation now? How many people rejected us and how many people agreed to come?¡± Hearing this, Ye Feichen and Ye Wanqiu also looked at First Elder Ye Feiyang. First Elder Ye Feiyang¡¯s eyes darkened slightly as he said calmly, ¡°Jiang Chengxuan and his wife from the Shen Immortal Family, Zhang Kaixuan from the Zhang Immortal Family, Gu Qianshan from the Eternal Sky Sect, and a few Foundation Establishment Realm elders from the Sunset Sect all rejected us.¡± ¡°What? They all rejected us?¡± Hearing Ye Feiyang¡¯s reply, Ye Dongsheng, Ye Feichen, and Ye Wanqiu couldn¡¯t help but look angry. Ye Wanqiu, who was wearing a white dress, said coldly, ¡°What do they mean? Are they looking down on us Ye Immortal Family?¡± Ye Feichen and Ye Dongsheng slowly calmed down. Ye Feichen said, ¡°It seems that we¡¯re acting a little too rashly. I have some understanding of Jiang Chengxuan, Zhang Kaixuan, and Gu Qianshan. They are the more cautious kind of people. Our explanation is not convincing. It¡¯s no wonder they¡¯re unwilling to take the risk.¡± Ye Dongsheng nodded. ¡°That¡¯s true. Unfortunately, we didn¡¯t have much time. If we could evaluate the situation better, I believe those people wouldn¡¯t have all rejected us.¡± ¡°Hmph! What¡¯s the use of saying this now? If those people don¡¯t come, what can we do?¡± Ye Wanqiu snorted angrily. At this moment, First Elder Ye Feiyang suddenly said, ¡°It¡¯s not that no one is willing to come. After all, not everyone can maintain a calm mind in the face of benefits..¡± Chapter 55 - Chapter 55: Emergency Meeting Chapter 55: Emergency Meeting Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing First Elder Ye Fciyang¡¯s words, the three people present could not help but look at him. At some point, a communication jade talisman appeared in Ye Feiyang¡¯s hand. He smiled at the three people present and said, ¡°Wan Donglai of the Flowing Cloud Sect and his junior brother, Ma Qiansheng, have already promised us that they will arrive here in a day.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Hearing this news, Ye Feichen, Ye Dongsheng, and Ye Wanqiu couldn¡¯t help but reveal a hint of joy. Ye Wanqiu said, ¡°In that case, we might be able to set our sights on¡­¡± Half a month later, news that shocked many immortals and sects spread. The two Level 2 markets under the Flowing Cloud Sect were attacked by many mysterious cultivators concurrently. Because the cultivators guarding these two markets, Wan Donglai and Ma Qiansheng, were not around, the defensive array of the market was cracked open easily. All the treasures inside had been looted. All the cultivators were slaughtered. This made everyone in the Flowing Cloud Sect furious. Jin Wuchen, the Violet Palace Realm cultivator of the Flowing Cloud Sect, immediately led the remaining Foundation Establishment Realm and Qi Refinement Realm cultivators to investigate this matter. Unexpectedly, Jin Wuchen and the others were ambushed. He was surrounded by three Violet Palace Realm masters who suddenly appeared. Naturally, he was no match and died. The remaining Foundation Establishment Realm and Qi Refinement Realm cultivators also did not survive under the siege of the three Violet Palace Realm masters and the other cultivators. They all died in this unexpected assault. From then on, other than the people who went to the Ganyang Sect, all the cultivators above the Foundation Establishment Realm were killed. If anything happened to the people from the Flowing Cloud Sect, especially that cultivator at the Violet Palace Realm, then the Flowing Cloud Sect, a Violet Palace Realm Immortal Sect that had existed in the Yun Nation for nearly a thousand years, might be eliminated. Such shocking news alarmed all the immortal families and sects. Everyone quickly pointed their suspicion at the Ye Immortal Family who had sent the communication jade talisman to many elders of the Immortal families and sects. However, when the Eternal Sky Sect, the Sunset Sect, and the Zhang Immortal Family joined forces to head to the Ye Immortal Family, they were shocked to discover that the entire Ye Immortal Family had been sacrificed and were already turned into dried corpses. According to the speculation of a few Violet Palace Realm cultivators, the ones who did this should be Ye Feiyang and the others. To sacrifice tens of thousands of mortals in their family, how ruthless were Ye Feiyang and the others? Most importantly, the Violet Palace Realm Immortal families and sects actually did not notice such a bloody calamity happening. No one would believe that there was no one instructing Ye Feiyang and the others behind the scenes. At this moment. In White Jade Market, White Jade Palace. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan used the array projection to have an emergency meeting with Shen Daoming and Shen Rushuang, who were guarding Yuhua Mountain, and Xu Qianhe, who was guarding the Level 2 spiritual vein in Canyon City. Shen Daoming said, ¡°I just received news that all the cultivators above the Foundation Establishment realm in the Ye Immortal Family have joined the demonic path. The people from the Ye Immortal Family who led the team to the Ganyang Sect have also found an opportunity to escape. Now, the Ganyang Sect has already given the order to arrest all the remaining people of the Ye Immortal Family. In addition, when the Supreme Elder of the Flowing Cloud Sect, Immortal Xu Hai, found out that his sect suffered such a tragedy, he took rash actions, which led him to be ambushed by the demonic cultivators. Fortunately, Immortal Xu Hai only suffered some injuries. As for us the Shen Immortal Family, we did not suffer much losses for the time being. At least the ancestor and the four elders were still fine.¡± At this point, Shen Daoming¡¯s expression gradually became serious. He continued, ¡°It¡¯s obvious that demonic cultivators want to sow discord between the families and sects of the righteous path. Now, no one can guarantee if there will be a second Ye Immortal Family. This is both a dark scheme and an open scheme. Especially the Ganyang Sect. At this moment, once they lose their trust in the independent families and sects, before the demon beast riot breaks, the Yun Nation will fall into chaos.¡± Hearing this, the expressions of Jiang Chengxuan and the others present could not help but become very solemn. Indeed. The current situation was indeed very delicate. If such a huge incident happened again, the hearts of the various immortal families and sects under the Ganyang Sect would probably fall out before the demon beast riot arrived. At that time, in a state of disunity, how could they resist the overwhelming demon beasts? ¡°Then what should we do next? Or should I say, what do we need to do?¡± At this moment, Xu Qianhe asked in a low voice. Hearing his words, Jiang Chengxuan and the others turned to look at Shen Daoming. Shen Daoming pondered for a moment before saying coldly, ¡°Investigate! ¡°All the cultivators of the Shen Immortal Family have to be investigated! Everyone has to go to the Conscience platform to get tested to see whether they have taken the demonic path or have anything to do with demonic cultivators. I remember that there is a Level 2 Conscience Platform set up in your place. When the time comes, get all your Qi Refinement Realm cultivators on the platform to get tested. As for the Foundation Establishment cultivators, I allow you to use the Level 3 Heart Questioning Talismans in the treasure vault to investigate them. Once you discover anything, there¡¯s no need to report to me. Just kill them at once!¡± When he said the last sentence, Shen Daoming¡¯s tone clearly carried a wisp of ghastly killing intent. Obviously, he was also shocked by this incident. Especially when he found out that the Ye Immortal Family had also sent a message to Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and the others, he could not help but feel a lingering fear. Fortunately, the couple was cautious. Otherwise, if they were really tricked by the Ye Immortal Family and went to the purple gold mine, Shen Daoming did not dare to imagine what would¡¯ve happened. Just as Jiang Chengxuan and the others were discussing this matter, on a large lake thousands of kilometers away from the Ganyang Sect. As one of the three Supreme Elders of the Ganyang Sect, Nangong Baizhan was scanning over the crowd with a stern gaze. He waved his hand casually. With a bang, a huge staircase that was dozens of meters tall appeared in front of everyone. It was one of the two large Conscience Platforms of the Ganyang Sect. A Conscience Platform that had reached Level 4. At this moment, Nangong Baizhan¡¯s indifferent voice sounded. ¡°Everyone, no matter who you are, get on the platform and get tested..¡± Chapter 56 - Chapter 56: Painted Skin Spell Chapter 56: Painted Skin Spell Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing Nangong Baizhan¡¯s words, everyone¡¯s expressions changed slightly. Everyone knew that once they went on the Conscience Platform, they would no longer be able to control their own thoughts. They would answer truthfully to everything asked. If Nangong Baizhan wanted to pry into the secrets of everyone present, it would probably be very difficult for them to resist. Nangong Baizhan saw the worry on everyone¡¯s face. He said in a low voice, ¡°I can assure you that when you go on the platform, I will only ask if you are colluding with the demonic cultivators. Other than that, I will not ask anything else.¡± Hearing Nangong Baizhan¡¯s promise, everyone present heaved a sigh of relief. As one of the three Golden Core Immortals of the Ganyang Sect, Nangong Baizhan¡¯s promise was clearly very credible. Not long after he finished speaking, a Qianyang Sect cultivator took the initiative to walk up to the platform. Nangong Baizhan immediately asked. ¡°Are you a demonic cultivator? Are you colluding with demonic cultivators?¡± The Ganyang Sect cultivator shook his head. ¡°I¡¯m not a demonic cultivator, and I don¡¯t have any collusion with demonic cultivators.¡± Then, Nangong Baizhan asked him to leave the platform. Seeing this, everyone, who was originally a little worried, finally relaxed. Hence, everyone went on the platform one after another. Shen Yuanlong and the cultivators of the Shen family walked down from the platform one after another. However, Shen Yuanlong still remembered the reminder his sister, Shen Mengxue, had given him. Therefore, after he walked down from the platform with the Shen family, he immediately walked to the back. There were some cultivators who wanted to curry favor with Nangong Baizhan. At this moment, they were still surrounding him and praising him nonstop. This actually brought a faint smile on Nangong Baizhan¡¯s originally stern face. However, at this moment, a few Foundation Establishment Cultivators who came down from the platform suddenly walked to Nangong Baizhan¡¯s side. The few Violet Palace Realm cultivators surrounding Nangong Baizhan immediately frowned and asked the Foundation Establishment cultivators, ¡°Stop there. What are you doing?¡± The Foundation Establishment Cultivators looked at each other and did not say anything. However, they continued to approach them. Displeasure immediately appeared on the face of the Violet Palace Realm cultivators. However, Nangong Baizhan, who was in the center, instinctively sensed that something was wrong. His expression suddenly changed. ¡°Not good! Everyone, move aside!¡± BOOM! It was at this moment that a huge explosion suddenly soared into the sky. A shockwave that carried endless demonic qi and killing intent instantly swept past everyone nearby. The Supreme Elder of the Flowing Cloud Sect, who had yet to recover from his injuries, was instantly torn to pieces by the terrifying shock wave. Other than him, the other Violet Palace Realm cultivators also suffered a blow. Although they took out their defensive Dharma artifacts at the sound of the explosion, they were still a step slower. A few of them suffered extremely serious injuries. ¡°Hahaha!¡± Suddenly, a burst of laughter sounded in everyone¡¯s ears. Immediately after, three to four black beads surrounded by dense demonic qi and murderous aura flew towards them. ¡°It¡¯s the Demonic Bead!¡± The expressions of the few surviving Violet Palace Realm cultivators immediately changed drastically. At this moment, they realized what had severely injured them just now. It was the Level 3 disposable tool that could threaten the life of a Violet Palace Realm cultivator, the Demonic Bead! Now, there were another four coming. If they were hit again, there was no doubt that even if they did not die, they would definitely be on the verge of death and their journey of the Dao would come to an end. ¡°It¡¯s you! Phantom Demon, Xie Feiyang! You manipulated them!¡± Nangong Baizhan¡¯s angry shout suddenly sounded in the air. Immediately after, a long spear wrapped in powerful magic power pointed at the three or four pitch-black Demonic Beads and instantly annihilated them in the air. It could be seen how powerful Nangong Baizhan was as a Golden Core Realm cultivator. At this moment, his eyes were burning with anger. He was like a god of war who had returned from ancient times. His gaze was fixed on an ordinary-looking Qi Refinement Realm cultivator in the crowd. A strange smile suddenly appeared on the Qi Refinement Realm cultivator¡¯s face. Then, like a candle melting, he shrunk and eventually turned into a greasy yellowish-brown human skin that quietly fell to the ground. ¡°It¡¯s a demonic spell, the Painted Skin!¡± Some people recognized this strange spell and could not help but reveal terrified expressions. Legend had it that people who cultivated this spell could find a carrier and leave a trace of his soul in the carrier. There was a huge drawback to cultivating this spell. That was, one had to take away their flesh, blood, and bones and leave only the skin, completely becoming a monster that was neither human nor ghost. In addition, cultivators who cultivated this spell needed a large number of living human skins as sacrifices every day. In modern terms, it was like changing clothes. However, what they changed were not clothes but human skins. ¡°Nangong, this is a warning from me to your Ganyang Sect. Guess, if you continue, who will become the sacrifice for my next human skin?¡± A cold and evil voice suddenly sounded in the air. It was filled with endless viciousness and gloom. Everyone¡¯s faces could not help but reveal endless fear. Including the Violet Palace Realm cultivators present. Clearly, all of them knew that Xie Feiyang was the strangest and trickiest Golden Core demonic cultivator. His Painted Kin Spell had already reached an extremely profound level. Even if several Golden Core Realm masters joined forces, they might not be able to really take him down. Moreover, his true body was always hiding in the dark. What appeared in front of everyone was usually just his skin. ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± The spear in Nangong Baizhan¡¯s hand suddenly emitted a dazzling golden light. With a bang, the yellowish-brown human skin that fell to the ground was instantly reduced to dust. Then, he disappeared on the spot. After a long time, everyone looked up at the sky in shock. A mushroom cloud suddenly exploded in the sky. The shock wave instantly spread out across the sky for tens of thousands of kilometers. After about ten minutes, Nangong Baizhan returned to the crowd, holding his spear. However, at that moment, the crowd noticed that there was a huge hole in Nangong Baizhan¡¯s chest. The flesh and blood inside were still moving, slowly pushing out the wisps of black gas that were letting out shrill cries. A few hours later. Only then did Nangong Baizhan¡¯s chest return to normal. He swept his cold gaze across everyone present and said coldly, ¡°Everyone, continue to clean up the demonic cultivators with me. Once you find them, kill them without mercy!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Without delay, they bowed to receive the order. Chapter 57 - Chapter 57: Pure Treasure Pavilion Chapter 57: Pure Treasure Pavilion Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations A few days later. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at the new message from Shen Daoming with a solemn expression. They did not expect that something like that would happen on Shen Yuanlong¡¯s side. Not only did a Violet Palace Realm cultivator die, but also several of them were seriously injured. Fortunately, Shen Yuanlong and the others from the Shen family were fine. Otherwise, the Shen Immortal Family might end up just like the current Flowing Cloud Sect. Without cultivators at the Violet Palace Realm and the Foundation Establishment Realm, the huge Flowing Cloud Sect was no different from being wiped out. The reason why no one had made a move to snatch away the Flowing Cloud Sect¡¯s assets and treasures was mainly because the Ganyang Sect¡¯s operation was not over yet. No one wanted to be the first to do such a deplorable thing. However, Jiang Chengxuan believed that even if the Ganyang Sect would give the Flowing Cloud Sect some aides in the future, the Flowing Cloud Sect would probably not be able to protect their sect¡¯s foundation without the Violet Palace Realm and Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators. This was the reality of the cultivation world. If you had something that didn¡¯t belong to your level, it would be coveted and taken away. If news of the entire Flowing Cloud Sect being wiped out spread one day, Jiang Chengxuan thought that he wouldn¡¯t be surprised at all. Of course, what surprised him the most this time was that the Golden Core demonic cultivator¡¯s method was actually so vicious and strange. No wonder it was said that the current demonic cultivators were a tumor in the cultivation world. It had to be eradicated at all costs. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan looked at Shen Ruyan and thought for a moment before saying, ¡°Ruyan, it¡¯s about time. Let¡¯s get the people in the market to go on the Conscience Platform.¡± They could have done this a few days ago. However, Jiang Chengxuan felt that before doing it, he needed to strengthen the array formation in the market just so they wouldn¡¯t be sneak attacked. A day later. Everyone in the White Jade Market received a notice from Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to go to the White Jade Square to be questioned. This immediately caused the dissatisfaction of many cultivators in the White Jade Market. Once they went on the Conscience Platform, the secrets in their hearts would easily be exposed. This was something that none of the cultivators were willing to accept. However, when Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan told everyone in the name of the Shen Immortal Family that this gathering was intended to search for possible demonic cultivators and that they wouldn¡¯t ask relevant questions, everyone agreed to cooperate. However, there were still some people who were unwilling to cooperate. Pure Treasure Pavilion. This was the largest shop in the White Jade Market other than the main shop of the Shen Immortal Family. The goods sold included Dharma artifacts, medicinal pills, talismans, spiritual herbs, and so on. Most importantly, the background of this Pure Treasure Pavilion was inextricably linked to the Hong family of the Ganyang Sect. If there was no need, even the Shen Immortal Family, the actual owner of this market, was unwilling to offend them. That was because the last Golden Core Realm cultivator of the Ganyang Sect was the ancestor of the Ganyang Sect¡¯s Hong family. His name was Hong Tianqi, and he was called Immortal Tianqi. He was also the biggest leader of the Ganyang Sect¡¯s family faction. Although he usually wouldn¡¯t interfere in mortal affairs, when the matter really touched the bottom line, this important figure of the Ganyang Sect would step forward. This also caused the Hong family to be unreasonable and domineering when doing things. Not only did they plant their own people in the important positions in the Ganyang Sect and pocket a large portion of the profit, but they also put their hands into the territories of the various immortal families and sects, causing many to be dissatisfied. However, because of the Hong family¡¯s power, everyone could only swallow down their dissatisfaction and complaints. At this moment, in the Pure Treasure Pavilion. A man in green robes who looked to be in his thirties, but had an arrogant look on his face, was looking at the communication jade talisman in his hand with a dark expression. This person¡¯s name was Hong Wentao. He was the person in charge of the Hong family¡¯s assets in this market and was at the fifth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. He tightened his grip on the communication jade talisman. With a crack, the communication jade talisman was immediately crushed into a pile of powder. A Hong family disciple named Hong Yuan standing at the side couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Uncle, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan are too rude. They actually asked us to get tested on the Conscience Platform. Do you think we should go over?¡± ¡°Go?¡± A look of disdain immediately appeared on Hong Wentao¡¯s face. ¡°They¡¯re just a small Violet Palace Realm immortal Family who relied on a woman. Why should we care about them?¡± Hearing Hong Wentao¡¯s words, Hong Yuan smiled ingratiatingly and nodded repeatedly. ¡°Uncle, you¡¯re right. They¡¯re just a small Violet Palace Realm family. Even if we ignore them, they won¡¯t dare to do anything to us.¡± White Jade Square. At this moment, in this square that could accommodate hundreds of thousands of people, there was an eight-meter-tall Conscience Platform. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Shen Bohong, Shen Feiyan, and the other people in charge of the White Jade Market had already gathered here. Around them, cultivators from the White Jade Market came one after another. Gradually, tens of thousands of people gathered in the square. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at the time and said to Shen Bohong and Shen Feiyan, ¡°It¡¯s almost time. Check to see if everyone is here.¡± When Shen Bohong, Shen Feiyan, and the others heard this, they immediately nodded and began to count the heads. After a while. Shen Bohong and Shen Feiyan¡¯s expressions were slightly troubled. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan sensed their abnormality and immediately asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Is there a problem?¡± Shen Bohong, Shen Feiyan, and the others looked at each other. In the end, Shen Bohong said to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, ¡°Elder Jiang, Elder Ruyan, all the cultivators in the White Jade Market have basically arrived. However, there are still some who haven¡¯t come.¡± Hearing Shen Bohong¡¯s answer, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could not help but frown. Shen Ruyan asked, ¡°What¡¯s going on? Who didn¡¯t come?¡± Chapter 58 - Chapter 58: Threat Chapter 58: Threat Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Shen Bohong hesitated for a moment before finally answering, ¡°It¡¯s the people from the Pure Treasure Pavilion and those who have a close relationship with them.¡± ¡°Pure Treasure Pavilion?¡± Hearing this name, Jiang Chengxuan frowned, and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes turned cold. Obviously, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan knew their background very well. But this was not a justifiable reason for them not to come. If all the people present went to the Conscience Platform, except for you and your subordinates, what would those who had been to the Conscience Platform think? In addition, being a member of the Hong family didn¡¯t mean that you were innocent. Even if you were innocent, what if your subordinates had been bewitched by the demonic cultivators? Once anything went wrong, the Shen Immortal Family would be the one to suffer the consequences. Moreover, the Pure Treasure Pavilion had a backer, but the Shen Immortal Family also had a backer. Shen Mengxue was not only the Dao companion of Zheng Pelong, the Golden Core Realm cultivator of the Ganyang Sect. She was also a key figure of the Ganyang Sect. For countless times, Shen Mengxue helped the Gangyang Sect avoid great losses and casualties and defeated many enemies with her calculation method. Among the many Violet Palace Realm elders of the Ganyang Sect, she was second to none. Even the ninth level Violet Palace Realm First Elder had to respect her because her contribution surpassed everyone. At this moment, Shen Ruyan took out a Level 3 talisman and handed it to Shen Bohong. ¡°Elder Bohong, take this Level 3 talisman to the Pure Treasure Pavilion and invite Hong Wentao and his people here. I want to see if Pure Treasure Pavilion is really going to go against us.¡± Seeing the Level 3 talisman handed over by Shen Ruyan, Shen Bohong, Shen Feiyan, and the others were all shocked. Shen Feiyan said, ¡°Elder Ruyan, Elder Jiang, I¡¯ll go with Elder Bohong.¡± Shen Ruyan and Jiang Chengxuan nodded. After Shen Bohong and Shen Feiyan left, Shen Ruyan turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Husband, do you think I¡¯m making a mountain out of a molehill by doing this?¡± Jiang Chengxuan shook his head. ¡°If we don¡¯t do this this time, many similar things will happen.¡± Although Jiang Chengxuan liked to be safe and was a little afraid of confrontation, he was definitely not a coward. If someone slapped you on the face but you returned it with a smile, then it would only be a matter of time before you got slapped again. Moreover, what the Pure Treasure Pavillion slapped was the entire Shen Immortal Family. In the past, Jiang Chengxuan was only a guest elder of the Shen Immortal Family. He could naturally slack off and not get himself involved in this kind of matter. However, now that he had already become a member of the Shen Immortal Family, he was more serious when dealing with the family matters. At this moment. In the Pure Treasure Pavilion. Hong Wentao stared at Shen Bohong and Shen Feiyan in front of him and said coldly, ¡°Do you dare to repeat what you just said just now?¡± Facing Hong Wentao¡¯s rising aura, Shen Bohong and Shen Feiyan did not back down at all. The two of them looked at Hong Wentao and gritted their teeth. ¡°Senior Hong, please head to the White Jade Square with your subordinates to get tested on the Conscience Platform.¡± At the side, Hong Yuan was already dumbfounded. He really didn¡¯t expect that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan would really dare to send people over. Did they not take the Pure Treasure Pavilion seriously, or did they not take the Hong family behind the Pure Treasure Pavilion seriously? Hong Yuan glared angrily at Shen Bohong and Shen Feiyan. ¡°Shen Bohong, Shen Feiyan, do you know who you¡¯re talking to? Do you know who¡¯s behind our Pure Treasure Pavilion? Or do you think that with our Pure Treasure Pavilion¡¯s background, we will collude with those demonic cultivators?¡± At this moment, Shen Feiyan said coldly, ¡°We don¡¯t care who is behind the Pure Treasure Pavilion. We only know that White Jade Market is the market of the Shen Immortal Family. All the families, sects, and independant cultivators who come here have to abide by the rules of the Shen Immortal Family. The Pure Treasure Pavilion is naturally no exception!¡± ¡°How dare you!¡± A fierce look flashed across Hong Yuan¡¯s eyes. At this moment, Hong Wentao waved at Hong Yuan and turned to look at Shen Feiyan and Shen Bohong. He narrowed his eyes and said coldly, ¡°What if we don¡¯t go? What will you or the Shen Immortal Family do?¡± Shen Feiyan and Shen Bohong looked at each other. Then, Shen Bohong suddenly took out the Level 3 talisman from his body and looked like he was about to activate it. He stared at Hong Wentao, Hong Yuan, and the others and said, ¡°If you refuse to go and insist on violating the rules of the Shen Immortal Family, I¡¯m sorry, but we have every reason to suspect you are colluding with demonic cultivators. After all, many demonic cultivators have transformation and disguise spells.¡± As he spoke, the Level 3 talisman in Shen Bohong¡¯s hand vaguely emitted a terrifying aura and could be activated at any time. This made the expressions of Hong Wentao, Hong Yuan, and the others change drastically. ¡°It¡¯s a Level 3 offensive talisman!¡± Hong Wentao, Hong Yuan, and the others never expected that the two Qi Refinement Realm cultivators in front of them would actually have a Level 3 offensive talisman. This was something that even the Violet Palace Realm cultivators were afraid of. How could they have it¡­? Jiang Chengxuan or Shen Ruyan must have given it to them. Otherwise, it was impossible for the two of them to possess talismans of this level. Damn it! Were Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan crazy? They actually dared to threaten them with such a thing. The fierce glint flashed across Hong Wentao¡¯s eyes. In the end, he did not make a move. It wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t want to, but he didn¡¯t dare. As everyone knew, this White Jade Market was the most important market under the jurisdiction of the Shen Immortal Family. Who knew what hidden weapons there were? He was currently in the market. Once he attacked, the protective array formation in the market might deal him a blow. At that time, even if he had the trump card given by his ancestor, it would probably be useless. It was better to give in for the time being and take revenge on them when there was a chance in the future. Thinking of this, Hong Wentao¡¯s expression immediately softened. He smiled and said, ¡°There is no need to go to such an extent. Since Fellow Daoist Jiang and Fellow Daoist Shen have said so, how can we not cooperate? Let¡¯s go. We¡¯ll follow you to the Conscience Platform for testing..¡± Chapter 59 - Chapter 59: Making an Example Chapter 59: Making an Example Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After a while. When Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were getting impatient from waiting, Hong Wentao and the others finally arrived. Shen Bohong and Shen Feiyan immediately told Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan everything that had happened. When the two of them heard this, their eyes flickered. Hong Wentao suddenly smiled at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, Fellow Daoist Shen, I¡¯m really sorry. The Pure Treasure Pavilion was really busy just now, so we came a little late. I hope you don¡¯t take offense.¡± Hearing Hong Wentao¡¯s words, a smile appeared on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face. He nodded and said, ¡°That¡¯s understandable, but¡­¡± At this point, the smile on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face suddenly disappeared. He turned to look at the cultivators behind the Pure Treasure Pavilion and said coldly, ¡°Those from the Blessed Immortal Restaurant and Knowledge Jade Pavillion, did you also run late because you were busy?¡± The two shops that Jiang Chengxuan pointed out were a restaurant and a shop selling talismans and Dharma artifacts in the White Jade Market. They were considered Hong Wentao¡¯s lackeys. Now that they were suddenly called out by Jiang Chengxuan in public, the expressions of the shopkeeper of the Blessed Immortal Restaurant and the shopkeeper of the Knowledge Jade Pavilion immediately changed, and panic appeared on their faces. They knew very well that Jiang Chengxua wouldn¡¯t let this matter rest easily. Iln the worst scenario, they might be punished as a warning to others. A playful smile appeared on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face. It was true that he could not touch the Pure Treasure Pavilion for the time being, but punishing the other two shops was not a problem. He knew very well that he and Shen Ruyan had completely offended Hong Wentao today. If possible, he really wanted to make a move on Hong Wentao. Unfortunately, the one behind the Pure Treasure Pavillion was too powerful. Since that was the case, he might as well punish those lackeys. ¡°Senior Hong¡­¡± The shopkeeper of Blessed Immortal Restaurant and the shopkeeper of Knowledge Jade Pavilion immediately looked to Hong Wentao for help. Both of them looked a little pale. Hong Wentao¡¯s expression darkened. He did not expect Jiang Chengxuan to do this. A trace of killing intent flashed across his eyes, but he quickly concealed it. He turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan apologetically and said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, I¡¯m really sorry. The shopkeeper of Blessed Immortal Restaurant and Knowledge Jade Pavilion were also helping me earlier, so they came with me a little late. Do you think we can let this matter go? I¡¯ll definitely ask them to apologize to you later.¡± These words sounded humble, but anyone present with a brain knew that they were fake. Everyone looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, wanting to see what they would do in the end. Jiang Chengxuan clearly knew that the way he dealt with this matter was very important. If he did not handle it well, it might greatly damage the prestige of the Shen Immortal Family. Therefore, at this moment, after receiving Hong Wentao¡¯s apology, the cold expression on his face did not fade at all. On the contrary, his eyes narrowed slightly, and a dangerous aura was spreading out. ¡°Fellow Daoist Hong, are you sure you¡¯re not joking with me? Do you think I don¡¯t know what they were doing? Or are you deliberately speaking up for them and going against the Shen Immortal Family?¡± The last sentence finally made Hong Wentao unable to maintain his calmness. His face darkened. ¡°Jiang Chengxuan, are you sure you don¡¯t want to give me face?¡± Then, he turned to Shen Ruyan and said coldly, ¡°Fellow Daoist Shen, as the legitimate daughter of the Shen family, don¡¯t you plan to discipline your husband? If this continues, it¡¯s very likely that he¡¯ll bring calamity to your Shen Immortal Family.¡± ¡°Calamity? Brought by whom? You?¡± A sneer appeared on the corner of Shen Ruyan¡¯s mouth. ¡°Hong Wentao, aren¡¯t you overestimating yourself? Do you believe that even if I kill you here, the Hong family won¡¯t do anything to us?¡± ¡°You¡­¡± Hong Wentao¡¯s face immediately turned ashen. However, Shen Ruyan interrupted, ¡°What my husband does is his own freedom. I won¡¯t interfere, let alone stop him. Instead, I will support him unconditionally. If I hear such provocative words like yours again in the future, I will cut off your tongue and feed it to the dogs.¡± At this point, Shen Ruyan took a step back and stood behind Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan looked at Hong Wentao, whose face was ashen, and couldn¡¯t help but feel a little disappointed. If only Hong Wentao couldn¡¯t hold back his anger and attacked just now. That way, he would have a legitimate reason to take him down. On the contrary, the fact that Hong Wentao could stay calm made Jiang Chengxuan a little wary of him. Enemies who couldn¡¯t control their emotions weren¡¯t scary. The scary ones were like Hong Wentao, who wouldn¡¯t let anger get the better of themselves. Such people must not be offended, but once you offended them, you had to try every way to kill them. This was also Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s usual way of doing things. He tried his best to befriend others instead of making enemies. However, once he confirmed that the other party was his enemy, he had to do everything he could to kill the other party and completely eliminate any possible threat. However, for now, he could only target his lackeys. Jiang Chengxuan ignored Hong Wentao and the cultivators from the Pure Treasure Pavilion present. Instead, he turned his gaze to the shopkeeper of the Blessed Immortal Restaurant and the shopkeeper of the Knowledge Jade Pavillion. His eyes immediately turned cold. ¡°It seems like the two of you have nothing else to say. In the White Jade Market, you openly violated the rules. In that case, don¡¯t blame me for being rude.¡± Boom! As soon as Jiang Chengxuan finished speaking, the two shopkeepers immediately knelt down and said with a terrified expression, ¡°Elder Jiang, please spare us! We didn¡¯t mean it. We really didn¡¯t mean it!¡± Jiang Chengxuan glanced at Hong Wentao, who had completely restrained his anger. He thought to himself that the lackeys Hong Wentao had found were really tight-lipped and did not betray him. They probably knew that if they did not betray him, they might have a way to get away with it. However, if they did, they would definitely be dead for sure. Unfortunately, they had no clue how ruthless these large families were. Did they really think that they could survive just because they kept their mouths shut? They were too naive. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan ignored the begging of these two people. He made a move and destroyed their cultivation on the spot in front of everyone. Then, he got someone to throw them out of the White Jade Market and confiscated all their businesses in the White Jade Market.. Chapter 60 - Chapter 60: Crimson Gold Mine Chapter 60: Crimson Gold Mine Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Such a quick and swift method immediately made everyone present feel intimidated. At that moment, they all put away the thoughts they shouldn¡¯t have. This was exactly what Jiang Chengxuan wanted to see. After that, under the guidance of the cultivators of the Shen Immortal Family, everyone began to walk onto the Conscience Platform one by one to be questioned. In the end, they really found two fellows who cultivated demonic techniques and were killed by Jiang Chengxuan on the spot. After all the Qi Refinement cultivators present were questioned, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at Hong Wentao and the other Foundation Establishment cultivators. ¡°Just to be safe, I will use the Level 3 Conscience Talismans on you.¡± Obviously, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan knew very well that a Level 2 Conscience Platform would not have any problem testing Qi Refinement Realm cultivators. However, it was not enough to test Foundation Establishment cultivators. Therefore, in order to ensure that nothing went wrong, it was necessary to question the Foundation Establishment cultivators through the Level 3 Conscience Talismans. Generally speaking, a Level 3 Conscience Talisman could be used three to five times. This time, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and the others had brought three Conscience Talismans. It was enough to deal with all the Foundation Establishment cultivators present. Actually, it was more than enough. Although Hong Wentao and all the Foundation Establishment cultivators were dissatisfied, they had no choice but to do as they were told. In the end, Jiang Chengxuan did not discover any problems with Hong Wentao and the others. After settling this matter, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan told Shen Daoming what had happened through a message. When Shen Daoming read it, his expression turned cold. This Hong family was really getting more and more overboard. He also sent a message back to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, telling them not to worry. If Hong Wentao did something similar again, they could consider kicking him out of the White Jade Market. If the Hong family came after them, they could ask Ancestor Mcngxuc for help. At the same time. Hong Wentao, who had already returned to the Pure Treasure Pavilion, almost smashed everything in front of him. Even so, he still couldn¡¯t vent his anger. He couldn¡¯t help but shout with deep resentment, ¡°Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan are too much! I won¡¯t take this lying down!¡± Hong Yuan¡¯s face was also filled with anger. He looked at Hong Wentao and said, ¡°Uncle, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan embarrassed us so much. Arc we just going to let this matter go?¡± Hearing his words, an extremely dangerous light immediately appeared in Hong Wentao¡¯s eyes. ¡°Let it go? How can we just let it go?¡± At this point, his gaze suddenly became extremely deep. He said slowly, ¡°Indeed, in this White Jade Market, we can¡¯t do anything to them. However, as Foundation Establishment Cultivators, it¡¯s impossible for them to stay in the White Jade Market and Flat Land County for the rest of their lives. Moreover, in a few years, the demon beast riot will break out. At that time, there will be plenty of chances to take revenge. Hmph! Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, when the time comes, I will definitely make you regret your actions today!¡± In the White Jade Palace. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at Shen Bohong and Shen Feiyan and asked, ¡°Is there any movement in the Pure Treasure Pavilion?¡± Shen Bohong and Shen Feiyan looked at each other and shook their heads. ¡°There¡¯s no movement for the time being. Elders, do you need us to do anything?¡± Jiang Chengxuan shook his head. ¡°There¡¯s no need. That¡¯s all for now.¡± Shen Ruyan said with a snort, ¡°It seems that Hong Wentao is not all that stupid. He didn¡¯t do anything he shouldn¡¯t have done. However, it¡¯s also because of this that this person is even more dangerous. If there¡¯s a chance, we have to think of a way to deal with him.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded in agreement. Although Hong Wentao did not do anything now, it did not mean that he would always be like this. On the contrary, with the shrewdness that he had displayed, he might be planning a big move. If not for the fact that he was from the Hong family, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan would have sent him to hell even if he was at the ninth level of Foundation Establishment Realm. A few months later. Two pieces of good news came from Splendid Jade Mountain. A clan brother of the same generation as Shen Daoming and Shen Ruyan had successfully advanced to the Foundation Establishment Realm. This person was called Shen Daoyuan, and he was already 56 years old this year. In the past, he had been traveling outside. Now that he had returned, he began to try to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm. He did not expect to successfully break through on the first try and become the tenth Foundation Establishment Cultivator of the Shen Immortal Family after Jiang Chengxuan. Then, Shen Ruyan¡¯s cousin, Shen Rushuang, successfully refined a cauldron of Heavenly Essence Pills a few days ago and officially became a Level 2 mid-grade alchemist. From now on, as long as there were the corresponding spiritual herbs, the Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the Shen Immortal Family, who were below the seventh level, should not have to worry about pills to assist them with breakthroughs. These two things seemed to have brought about good luck to the Shen Immortal Family. In the third month after that, a cultivator named Shen Anpei, who was at the eighth level of Qi Refinement, found a crimson gold mine in the far cast of Flat Land County. The so-called crisom gold was a special orc that contained fire elements. Although the value of this ore was not comparable to the purple gold that the Ye Immortal Family had lied about, it was still a rather precious ore. Especially the high-grade ones, they were important materials for refining Level 2 fire-element Dharma artifacts. Once this mineral vein was successfully mined, it could produce at least tens of thousands of Spirit Stones every year for the Shen Immortal family. It could greatly increase the wealth and foundation of the Shen Immortal Family. At this moment. In the White Jade Palace. In front of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were the projections of Shen Daoming, Shen Rushuang, Xu Qianhc, and the newly advanced Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator, Shen Daoyuan. Everyone¡¯s faces were obviously filled with excitement. Shen Daoming said, ¡°That¡¯s the general situation. Everyone, tell me.. What do you think about this matter?¡± Chapter 61 - Chapter 61: Investigate the Situation Chapter 61: Investigate the Situation Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing Shen Daoming¡¯s words, Shen Ruyan spoke first. ¡°Other than us, is there anyone else who knows about the mine?¡± This question put a solemn expression on everyone¡¯s face. Indeed, the existence of this Crimson Gold Mine was very important and had to be strictly kept a secret. Everyone was clearly aware of this. Shen Daoming said, ¡°So far, other than us, only Shen Anpei, who discovered the crimson gold mine, knows. This kid is quite smart. After discovering the crimson gold mine, he did not go around shouting about it. Instead, he immediately reported to me. I¡¯ve already told him the importance of this matter. Without my permission, he won¡¯t tell anyone else.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Everyone nodded slightly. Since the confidentiality of the mine was not a problem for the time being, the next thing was to figure out what to do with the mine. Without a doubt, there was no reason for the Shen Immortal Family not to pocket such a huge sum of wealth. Xu Qianhe said, ¡°If I¡¯m not wrong, such a red gold mine that has yet to be exploited will definitely be full of danger. The first danger we have to be aware of is the Crimson Fire Fiend that occupied the crimson gold mine. According to the size of the mine, the level of the fire fiends there should be above Level 2. As for Level 3 Crimson Fire Fiends, unless the level of the Crimson Gold Mine has already reached mid size. Otherwise, small and miniature Crimson Gold Mine will usually not give birth to Red Crimson Fire Fiends above Level 3.¡± Hearing Xu Qianhe¡¯s words, everyone nodded in agreement. Shen Daoming said, ¡®Tve already asked Shen Anpei. According to his description, I personally think that the size of that Crimson gold mine will be a small one at most. It¡¯s more likely that it¡¯s just a miniature crimson gold mine.¡± ¡°A miniature mine?¡± Everyone could not help but look relieved. If it was only a miniature mine, with the current strength of the Shen Immortal Family, it should not be too difficult for them to take it all. If it was a small one, it would probably take them a lot of effort. As for the mid-sized mine, even with the Violet Palace Realm Ancestor, Shen Yuanlong, around, it would probably be quite difficult for the Shen Immortal Family to monopolize it. ¡°No matter what, the most important thing now is to go to that place and confirm it for ourselves.¡± At this moment, Shen Rushuang spoke softly. ¡°It¡¯s not too late for us to plan the next step after confirming the level of that mine.¡± Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement. ¡°Then, the problem now is who should go to check that place?¡± Shen Daoming looked at everyone present. The new Foundation Establishment Realm elder, Shen Daoyuan, said, ¡°Why don¡¯t you let me go? It just happened I don¡¯t have anything particularly important on hand at the moment. It¡¯s just investigating the situation. It shouldn¡¯t be a big problem.¡± Seeing that Shen Daoyuan took the initiative to volunteer, Shen Daoming did not refuse. He immediately nodded and said, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll leave this matter to Brother Daoyuan. Remember, prioritize your safety. If anything happens, you must send us a message at once.¡± ¡°I will.¡± Shen Daoyuan nodded. A few days later. Shen Daoyuan sent a message back, saying that he had confirmed that Shen Anpei¡¯s description was correct. There was indeed a crimson gold mine there, and it was a miniature one. However, although it was only a miniature crimson gold mine, according to Shen Daoyuan¡¯s observation, it was already infinitely close to a small crimson gold mine. He believed that in no time, that miniature crimson gold mine would transform into a small-sized one. This news was undoubtedly very important to the current Shen Immortal Family. Immediately, Shen Daoming summoned everyone for a meeting again. He told everyone present what Shen Daoyuan had found out. In the end, Shen Daoming said with a solemn expression, ¡°Since the situation has been roughly investigated, we have to start thinking of ways to obtain that mine. When the time comes, I will personally lead a team into the mine with the family¡¯s treasure, the Blue Sea Bell, just in case.¡± The Blue Sea Bell that Shen Daoming mentioned was a Level 3 Dharma treasure placed in the ancestral hall. It was also one of weapons the Shen Immortal family relied on to survive in this cultivation world. From this, it could be seen how much Shen Daoming valued this operation. ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll go with you. If there¡¯s a formation or something, I can more or less help break it.¡± Xu Qianhe volunteered. Hearing his words, Shen Daoming hesitated for a moment before nodding in agreement. Ater they obtained the mine, they still needed Xu Qianhe to help set up some restrictions and arrays. Firstly, it was to hide the existence of the mine. Secondly, it was to protect the mine from being stolen. On the other side. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other before saying, ¡°Brother, we¡¯ll go with you. While we are away, you just have to call Brother Yuanze over to keep watch in the base.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s words, Shen Daoming thought for a moment and nodded. At this moment, he indeed needed Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s help. After all, as an alchemist, Shen Rushuang had to guard Splendid Jade Mountain. Shen Daoyuan had just broken through to the Foundation Establishment Realm. Even if he went, he wouldn¡¯t be of much help. It was better to ask Shen Daoyuan to go to the White Jade Market to guard it for a few days while Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were away. With the help of the array formation in the market, it shouldn¡¯t be a problem for Shen Daoyuan to deal with whatever matter that emerged. However, it seemed that the spiritual vein in Canyon City would be left unguarded after Xu Qianhe left. With most Foundation Establishment Cultivators gone to the Ganyang Sect, the Shen Immortal Family was currently short-handed and there was nothing they could do about it. Fortunately, as a high-grade Level 2 array master, Xu Qianhe should be able to leave a protective array before he left. Thus, the candidates for this operation were decided. The head of the family, a ninth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, Shen Daoming, personally led the team to the miniature mine with Xu Qianhe, Jiang Chengxuan, and Shen Ruyan.. Chapter 62 - Chapter 62: Crimson Fire Crystal Chapter 62: Crimson Fire Crystal Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations A day later. Shen Daoyuan quietly arrived at the White Jade Market and made a secret handover with Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. This time, the couple didn¡¯t want to alert anyone that they would temporarily leave the White Jade Market. They only instructed Shen Daoyuan to be careful of the people from the Pure Treasure Pavilion. Once those people caused trouble, they did not have to hold back. They could activate the array formation in the market to teach them a lesson. Of course, it would be best if nothing happened during this period of time. Shen Daoyuan had been guarding the market all year round, so he was quite street smart. When he heard this, he immediately nodded solemnly and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I know what to do.¡± ¡°Okay, then I¡¯ll leave the matters here to Brother Daoyuan.¡± The two of them cupped their hands at Shen Daoyuan and did not linger any longer. After they concealed themselves, they left the White Jade Market and flew towards the Crimson Gold Mine. Two days later. At the entrance of the mine. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Shen Daoming, and Xu Qianhe were already gathered here. At this moment, the four of them had already investigated the entrance and surroundings of the mine carefully. After confirming that the coast was safe, Shen Daoming looked at everyone and said, ¡°Let¡¯s enter the mine together and explore it.¡± ¡°Ok!¡± Jiang Chengxuan and the other two had no objections. However, before they officially entered the mine, Xu Qianhe took out a few array discs from his bag and placed them at the entrance and the surrounding areas. Doing this could temporarily hide the mine. After doing this, the four of them officially entered the pure gold mine. As soon as they entered the mine, Jiang Chengxuan and the others felt the extremely active and rich fire elements around them. Dark red light flickered. Jiang Chengxuan and the others could clearly see that above their heads, on their sides, and even under their feet, there were red rocks. From time to time, flames would spark out. When the spark landed on the protective True Essence around them, it immediately made a sizzling sound. However, It was not a threat to them. This was only due to the fact that they were cultivators. At this moment, if a mortal came in here, even the strongest martial artist among mortals would instantly be turned to ashes by the flames and temperature. They walked forward for a distance. Jiang Chengxuan and the others more or less had a few dark red stones of different sizes in their hands. Apart from the extremely high temperature, the surface of these stones was also covered in a layer of metal-like luster. It was the specialty of this mine, Crimson Fire Gold! However, the quality of the crimson fire gold they had picked up was not too good. At most, it was only mid-grade Level 1. Perhaps it was a good treasure for Qi Refinement cultivators, but it was by no means a treasure for them. They continued to walk forward for a distance. In front of Jiang Chengxuan and the others, monsters of all shapes and sizes suddenly appeared. They were like pythons, eagles, tigers, leopards, and humans. However, without exception, they were all surrounded by a layer of dark red flames and exuding a cold and murderous aura. It was the demon that occupied the mine, the Crimson Fire Fiends! These Crimson Fire Fiends clearly had no intelligence. As soon as they saw Jiang Chengxuan and the others, they targeted them and charged at them mechanically. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and the other three reacted and immediately fought back. In the blink of an eye, they killed these Level 1 Crimson Fire Fiends. In the end, the four of them continued forward. As they went deeper, the quality of the gold in the mine continued to increase. The strength of the Crimson Fire Fiends that appeared in front of them also became stronger. By the time they killed the Level 2 Crimson Fire Fiends, Jiang Chengxuan and the other three had already arrived at the core area of the mine. They could see that in the center of the core area, there was a dark red mound that was hundreds of feet tall. There was lava-like liquid flowing around the mound, as if it was alive. ¡°That is¡­¡± A look of shock appeared on Xu Qianhe¡¯s face. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Daoming immediately turned to look at him. Shen Daoming said, ¡°Elder Xu, do you know what this mound is?¡± Xu Qianhe nodded with a solemn expression. ¡°If I¡¯m not wrong, the dark red mound in front of us should be the Crimson Fire Volcano.¡± ¡°Crimson Fire Volcano?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Qianhe nodded again. ¡°It¡¯s said that any crimson gold mine that has the Crimson Fire Volcano has the possibility of eventually growing into a large-sized crimson gold mine. At the very least, it can become a medium-sized gold mine. Of course, this is not the most important thing. Most importantly, with the Crimson Fire Volcano, there is a certain chance that the mine can nurture a Crimson Fire Crystal every 300 years.¡± ¡°Crimson Fire Crystal?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Daoming¡¯s expressions changed when they heard this from Xu Qianhe. As everyone knew, the best item that could help cultivators break through to the Violet Palace Realm was none other than the Violet Cloud Jade. It could help cultivators increase the probability of breaking through to the Violet Palace Realm by nearly 50%. At the same time, it could protect the cultivator¡¯s body and soul. Even if he failed to break through, he would not be greatly damaged. He only needed to rest for a few more years to attempt a second try. However, apart from that, there were five other spiritual items within the scope of the five elements that could help cultivators break through to the Violet Palace Realm. They were the wood-element Azure Dragon Wood Crystal, the fire-element Crimson Fire Crystal, the earth-element Earth Spirit Earth Crystal, the metal-element White Emperor Gold Crystal, and the water-element Black Tortoise Crystal. Although they were not as powerful and effective as the Violet Palace Jade, they could also increase the probability of a cultivator breaking through to the Violet Palace Realm by 30%. If the cultivator had a Purple Violet Pill, he could definitely try to aim for the Violet Palace Realm. Even if he failed, with the protection of the Purple Violet Pill, he would not die. Moreover, these five different spiritual items were also extremely precious materials. They could be used as the main materials to refine mid-grade or even high-grade Level 3 Dharma Artifact. The first thought that came across Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Daoming, and the others¡¯ minds was that the Shen Immortal Family was going to be rich this time. The second thought was that the true secret of this mine must be kept confidential at all costs. The Crimson Fire Crystal was a genuine Level 3 spiritual item. Furthermore, it was the best kind among the Level 3 spiritual items. Even if someone at the Violet Palace Realm saw this, they would be tempted to snatch it. Therefore, no matter what, the Shen Immortal Family had to protect this mine.. Chapter 63 - Chapter 63: Fire Meteor Sword Technique Chapter 63: Fire Meteor Sword Technique Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Just as everyone was rejoicing over the discovery in front of them, a large number of Crimson Fire Fiends suddenly appeared on the volcano. Immediately after, the Crimson Fire Fiends seemed to have been activated and charged towards Jiang Chengxuan and the others mechanically. Almost every one of these Crimson Fire Fiends was at the high-grade Level 1. Among them, the dozen or so Crimson Fire Fiends in the lead had even reached the low-grade and mid-grade Level 2. However, they were not what threatened Jiang Chengxuan and the others the most. What threatened them was the two fiends in the herd. They had wings on their backs and two horns on their heads. Their eyes were filled with light blue flames. They were also the two with the most terrifying auras among all the Crimson Fire Fiends. They had even surpassed that of ordinary high-grade Level 2 and were only a step close to Level 3. ¡°It¡¯s the Crimson Fire Fiend King!¡± Xu Qianhe¡¯s expression changed drastically. Clearly, no one expected that two Level 3 Crimson Fire Fiend Kings would be born in this mini Gold Mine. Under normal circumstances, this was almost impossible. It should be related to the Crimson Flame Volcano. Thinking of this, Shen Daoming immediately said to the others in a low voice, ¡°Elder Xu, Chengxuan, and Ruyan, you¡¯re in charge of dealing with those Crimson Fire Fiends. As for the two kings, I¡¯ll be in charge of restraining them.¡± As he spoke, two heavy swords that were more than two meters long and one meter wide appeared in Shen Daoming¡¯s hands. These two heavy swords, one black and one white, were Shen Daoming¡¯s high-grade Level 2 Dharma artifact, the Black and White Dao Swords! As soon as the two swords appeared, they turned into two streams of light, one black and one white, and slashed at the two Crimson Fire Fiend Kings. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Xu Qian did not stay idle. They took out their Dharma artifacts and charged at the Crimson Fire Fiends. Xu Qianhe instantly threw out dozens of array flags, forming several killing arrays, trap arrays, and illusion arrays. In just a moment, more than a hundred Level 1 Crimson Fire Fiends died in the array formation. Among them were several Level 2 Crimson Fire Fiends. Rumble! At the same time, Shen Ruyan took out the Falling Thunder Seal. Lightning kept striking the Crimson Fire Fiends from the sky, turning their bodies into charcoal on the spot. At the same time, she formed hand seals. From the void, lightning snakes slithered out and devoured the Crimson Fire Fiends. This technique was a mid-grade Level 2 spell she had mastered called the Swift Lightning Snake. When cultivated to perfection, it would have the power of a high-grade Level 2 spell. On the other side. Jiang Chengxuan had just killed seven or eight Crimson Fire Fiends with the Breeze Sword Technique when a system notification suddenly sounded in his mind. [Ding! An achievement mission has been issued. Host, please complete the killing of a hundred Crimson Fire Fiends.] [Current mission progress: 23%] What? Jiang Chengxuan really did not expect the system to give him such a mission at this time. He could not help but be pleasantly surprised. However, when he looked up and saw that there were less than a hundred Crimson Fire Fiends left, his eyes immediately narrowed. Without another word, Jiang Chengxuan took out a large pile of Level 1 high-grade and Level 2 low-grade offensive talismans and threw them at the remaining Crimson Fire Fiends. ¡°Ruyan, Elder Xu, move aside. Leave those fiends to me!¡± Rumble! Simultaneously, all kinds of icicles, water swords, and vines appeared and killed the Crimson Fire Fiends in various ways. Especially those low-grade Level 2 offensive talismans, they instantly killed dozens of high-grade Level 1 Crimson Fire Fiends. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s action puzzled Shen Ruyan and Xu Qianhe. They didn¡¯t understand why he went to such lengths to kill these fiends. Even if the talismans were only low-grade Level 2, they would still cost at least 1,000 to 2,000 spirit stones each. However, at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan clearly could not explain to them. He did not intend to explain either. He became one with the sword, and the sword light kept moving back and forth among the fiend herd. Even the low-grade Level 2 or even mid-grade Level 2 Crimson Fire Fiends could not last long under his perfected Wind Sword Technique. They turned into sparkling flames and dissipated. [Ding.] When Jiang Chengxuan killed another low-grade Level 2 Crimson Fire Fiends, the system¡¯s voice finally sounded in his mind again. [Congratulations, host. You have killed a hundred Crimson Fire Fiends. You have obtained a high-grade Level 2 sword technique, the Fire Meteor Sword Technique.] [The Fire Meteor Sword Technique: You can slash out Fire Sword Energy that is like a meteor. When cultivated to perfection, Fire Meteor Sword Technique can slash out 99 Fire Meteors in an instant. Its power is comparable to a low-grade Level 3 spell.] Comparable to a low-grade Level 3 spell. Jiang Chengxuan was a little surprised. The sword technique given by the system was indeed extraordinary. The power of the Perfected Fire Meteor Sword Technique was actually comparable to a low-grade Level 3 spell. This was something that couldn¡¯t be found among all the high-grade Level 2 sword techniques and spells. It was also at this moment that Jiang Chengxuan suddenly felt a memory injected into his mind. It was about the Fire Meteor Sword Technique. Along with that was an unfathomable power that was injected into Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body. In a short moment, it allowed Jiang Chengxuan to master this sword technique. In the blink of an eye, Jiang Chengxuan cultivated this sword technique to the early stage. After a few breaths, the Fire Meteor Sword Technique had already reached the late-stage. At this moment, the power of this sword technique had almost reached Level 3. Once it was used, be it cultivators or demon beasts below Level 3, they couldn¡¯t take a single slash from this sword technique. The only problem was that once a sword technique of the late stage was used, it would instantly drain most of the True Essence in his body. In other words, with his current cultivation at the fourth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, he could at most use the Fire Meteor Sword Technique once. It was another trump card in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands. Rumble! At this moment, almost all the Crimson Fire Fiends had been torn apart by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s talismans. Even if there were survivors, they had already been cleaned up by Shen Ruyan and Xu Qianhe. The only enemies left were the two Crimson Fire Fiend Kings. It had to be said that the Crimson Fire Fiend Kings that had almost reached Level 3 were indeed very hard to deal with. Even with Shen Daoming¡¯s cultivation at the ninth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm and several high-grade Level 2 Dharma artifacts, he was already at an absolute disadvantage. Just when he was about to lose, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Xu Qianhe finally came to his aide.. Chapter 64 - Chapter 64: The Might of Level 3, Killing the Crimson Fire Fiend Kings Chapter 64: The Might of Level 3, Killing the Crimson Fire Fiend Kings Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Xu Qianhe instantly threw out a few array flags and stopped the two Crimson Fire Fiend Kings that were attacking Shen Daoming. However, soon, Xu Qianhe and the array flag that coulds trap many Crimson Fire Fiends were burned to ashes by the two fiend kings. Clang! At the same time, Shen Ruyan¡¯s high-grade Level 2 Dharma artifact, the Curse Light Sword, suddenly swept past the body of one of the Crimson Fire Fiend Kings and cut a hole in its body. However, the wound healed itself in less than a breath. This made Jiang Chengxuan and Xu Qianhe¡¯s jaws drop slightly. A high-grade Level 2 flying sword actually could not cause any substantial damage to the Crimson Fire Fiend King. How powerful was this? Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan immediately threw out three to four mid-grade Level 2 talismans. Among them was the Divine Wind Talisman obtained from the demonic cultivator. Buzz! Immediately, astral winds howled. Coupled with the Binding Talisman, the two Crimson Fire Fiend Kings were locked in place in midair. In less than half a breath¡¯s time, the astral wind evaporated, and the Binding Talisman was burned. It was during that half a breath¡¯s time that a pure white pillar of light landed on the two Crimson Fire Fiend Kings. Crack¡ª The Crimson Fire Fiend King that had just broken free was instantly covered in a thin layer of frost. Shen Daoming seized this opportunity. The Level 3 Blue Sea Bell in his hand turned into a huge bell. With a bang, it smashed into one of the Crimson Fire Fiend Kings. In an instant, the Crimson Fire Fiend King¡¯s body exploded and turned into sparks that scattered. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Xu Qianhe could not help but reveal a trace of surprise. They did not expect a Level 3 treasure to be so powerful. Previously, no matter how they attacked, they could not cause any substantial damage to the Crimson Fire Fiend King. However, the Level 3 Blue Sea Bell only needed one strike to kill one on the spot. However, after using it, the True Essence in Shen Daoming¡¯s body was almost exhausted. His face was pale, and his body was on the verge of collapse. Clearly, he could no longer use the Blue Sea Bell. ¡°ROAR!¡± The remaining Crimson Fire Fiend King let out an extremely furious roar when it saw its companion being killed. Immediately after, incomparably blazing flames rose from its body. Moreover, this flame was changing from red to light blue. ¡°Not good! It¡¯s trying to break through to Level 3. We can¡¯t let it succeed!¡± Xu Qianhe¡¯s expression suddenly changed. Shen Daoming¡¯s pupils constricted. At this moment, Shen Ruyan suddenly threw something out that caught everyone off guard. Jiang Chengxuan could clearly see that it was a Level 3 offensive talisman called the Black Wind Talisman. In an instant, a black hurricane swept past the Crimson Fire Fiend King. Under the black hurricane, the flames on the Crimson Fire Fiend King¡¯s body were instantly extinguished. Together with its huge body, it turned into ashes and dissipated. Ssss! Jiang Chengxuan gasped. A low-grade Level 3 offensive talisman was actually so terrifying. Just like the low-grade Level 3 Dharma treasure, the Blue Sea Bell, it killed the Crimson Fire Fiend King that was close to Level 3 with a single strike. However, when Jiang Chengxuan thought of the price of the talisman, he felt his heart ache. With just that throw, his Dao companion spent tens of thousands of spirit stones. Fortunately, their operation this time was considered a family operation. Even if Shen Ruyan used a low-grade Level 3 talisman, the family would still compensate her later. ¡°Brother, are you alright?¡± At this moment, Shen Ruyan looked at Shen Daoming and asked with concern. Jiang Chengxuan and Xu Qianhe also turned to look at him. Shen Daoming threw a True Essence recovery pill into his mouth. He closed his eyes and adjusted his breathing for a moment before opening them again. He smiled and shook his head at them. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I used up too much True Essence just now, but it¡¯s all replenished.¡± As he spoke, he looked at the Crimson Flame Volcano in front of him and turned to say to them, ¡°Let¡¯s go. After dealing with those demons, it¡¯s time for us to take a look at the Crimson Flame Volcano.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and the others nodded. Soon, the four of them flew towards the Crimson Flame Volcano. As soon as they approached, Jiang Chengxuan and the others felt the density of the fire element increase. After walking a distance into the depths of the volcano, Jiang Chengxuan and the others discovered spirit ginsengs that were as red as blood and flowed with liquid like lava. ¡°This is Laval Ginseng!¡± Shen Daoming and Xu Qianhe couldn¡¯t help but look surprised. Laval Ginseng was a Level 2 fire-element spiritual herb. Depending on how old they were, their effects and grades were also different. The ones they saw in front of them were about a hundred years old and were low-grade Level 2. However, when they followed this path and went deeper, they saw a 150-year-old Laval Ginseng. It had already reached the mid-grade Level 2 standard. When they walked into the core area, they finally saw the 200-year-old Laval Ginseng. Needless to say, the Laval Ginseng had already reached Level 2 high-grade. And this was not all. In a lava pool in front of them, there was a dark red crystal floating slowly. ¡°That¡­ That is One of the five elemental crystals, the Crimson Fire Crystal!¡± Jiang Chengxuan and the others¡¯ eyes lit up. Shen Daoming immediately looked at Xu Qianhe and asked, ¡°Elder Xu, in your opinion, is the Crimson Fire Crystal completely condensed?¡± Xu Qianhe stepped forward and used his divine sense to carefully investigate. Then, he shook his head. ¡®Not yet, I¡¯m afraid.¡¯ After a pause, Xu Qianhe continued, ¡°However, according to my observation, this Crimson Fire Crystal shouldn¡¯t be far from being completely condensed. Based on a rough estimation, it should be between ten to twenty years. At that time, with the help of a Purple Violet Pill to ensure your safety, you can use this Crimson Flame Crystal to try to break through to the Violet Palace Realm.¡± Hearing Xu Qianhe¡¯s words, Shen Daoming was a little disappointed. After all, the demon beast riot was around the corner. If he could use this Crimson Fire Crystal to break through to the Violet Palace Realm before it, he could better protect the entire Shen Immortal Family. Unfortunately¡­ He did not know if he could wait until this Crimson Fire Crystal completely condensed before the demon beast riot arrived.. Chapter 65 - Chapter 65: Refining a Dharma Treasure Embryo Chapter 65: Refining a Dharma Treasure Embryo Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Following that, everyone plundered the spiritual items that they could bring with them. A few days later, outside the mine. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Shen Daoming watched as Xu Qianhe placed the last array flag. In an instant, the crimson gold mine that was originally surging with spiritual rays instantly became ordinary. From afar, it looked like an ordinary hill. Shen Daoming looked at Xu Qianhe and said, ¡°Elder Xu, I¡¯m afraid I¡¯ll have to trouble you to guard here for a period of time. When Ancestor and the others return, I¡¯ll let others take over your position.¡± After some discussion, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Daoming, and the others finally decided to let Xu Qianhe, who was proficient in array formations, be in charge of guarding here temporarily. As for the spirit vein in Canyon City, after Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and the others returned to the White Jade Market, Shen Daoyuan would be sent there. Xu Qianhe said with a smile, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. With me here, unless I die, nothing will happen to this mine.¡± They chatted a little while longer before Shen Daoming, Jiang Chengxuan, and the others bade farewell to Xu Qianhe and left. This time, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were not in a hurry to return to the White Jade Market. Instead, they returned to Splendid Jade Mountain with Shen Daoming. Over there, the two of them used the family contribution points they obtained from this operation to exchange for some things. Jiang Chengxuan exchanged for a few Level 2 five-element spells, some medicinal pills that could increase the cultivation speed of the mid-stage Foundation Establishment Realm, and some Level 2 talisman-making materials. As for Shen Ruyan, other than buying a low-grade Level 3 offensive talisman, she exchanged all her contribution points for weapon refinement materials. Even so, the materials she needed seemed to be insufficient. Together with Jiang Chengxuan, she went to the markets of the other sects nearby before she barely gathered the materials she needed. This also made Jiang Chengxuan very curious about what his Dao companion wanted to refine. Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t keep him in suspense and told Jiang Chengxuan that what she was going to refine next was a Level 3 Dharma treasure embryo. After she broke through to the Violet Palace Realm in the future, this Dharma treasure embryo would also become one of her personal treasures. As everyone knew, after a cultivator broke through to the Violet Palace Realm, they could try to refine their own treasure. At that time, their weapons were no longer considered Dharma artifacts, but Dharma treasures. A Dharma treasure embryo was a state between a Dhrama treasure and a Dhrama artifact. It was neither a Dharma treasure nor a Dharma artifact. However, its power was stronger than Dharma artifacts and weaker than Dharma treasures. In addition, it also had some of the functions of Dharma treasures. For example, the cultivator could absorb it into his dantian to nourish it. Once the cultivator broke through to the Violet Palace Realm, he could try to turn it into a true Dharma treasure. In short, it was impossible to refine such a thing without sufficient resources and corresponding weapon refinement cultivation. At this moment, the couple had already returned to the White Jade Market. After confirming that nothing had happened during this period, Shen Ruyan immediately decided to start refining her Dharma treasure embryo. This time, she invited Jiang Chengxuan to watch from the side. In the future, after Jiang Chengxuan broke through to the Violet Palace Realm, he would also need to refine his own treasure. It was best not to rely on others. Therefore, apart from refining her own Dharma treasure embryo, she was also prepared to teach Jiang Chengxuan the corresponding refining method. Jiang Chengxuan had never thought that Shen Ruyan knew how to refine weapons. Now that she mentioned it, it confirmed some of his guesses. Otherwise, it was impossible for a person to change so much in such a short period of time. As if she could tell what Jiang Chengxuan was thinking, she turned to look at him and smiled. ¡°Husband, I¡¯ve said before that there are some things that I¡¯ll tell you when the time is right. You just need to know that I¡¯m me. I¡¯ve just awakened some memories that should belong to me.¡± As expected¡­ Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan was even more certain of his guess. This Dao companion of his should be a big shot in the cultivation world in her previous life. The current her had retrieved some memories of her previous life. However, the only thing that puzzled Jiang Chengxuan was that if his Dao companion was really a big shot in his previous life, why would she be willing to become his Dao companion? Just as this thought flashed through his mind, Shen Ruyan suddenly said, ¡°Don¡¯t overthink, husband. I know that you and I are the same kind of people. On this long path to immortality, only you and I can continue walking hand in hand.¡± Jiang Chengxuan was shocked. What did she mean by the same kind of people? Could it be that Ruyan had also seen through something? Shen Ruyan smiled and continued, ¡°No matter what, since you and I are already Dao companions, we should treat each other sincerely. However, this doesn¡¯t mean that we can¡¯t have our own secrets. At least for now. What do you think?¡± As she spoke, she looked deeply into Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart skipped a beat before he smiled and nodded. ¡°Wife, you¡¯re right. I understand.¡± After that, the two of them stopped talking about this topic and focused on the Dharma treasure embryo that Shen Ruyan was going to refine this time. Shen Ruyan said, ¡°The Dharma treasure embryo I¡¯m going to refine this time is called the Thunderbolt Lightning Fire Sword. As you know, I have a lightning spiritual root. It¡¯s most suitable for me to use lightning-element Dharma treasures. Therefore, the Thunderbolt Lightning Fire Sword I¡¯m going to refine this time is naturally a lightning-element Dharma treasure. However, it will also be infused with some fire essence to increase its lethality.¡± She started telling Jiang Chengxuan how to refine weapons from scratch. It had to be said that Shen Ruyan¡¯s understanding of weapon refinement was really profound. In just a few months, Jiang Chengxuan had gained a basic understanding of weapon refinement. Moreover, under Shen Ruyan¡¯s personal guidance, he could successfully refine some basic materials. At this moment, the system¡¯s voice suddenly sounded in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. [Ding! An achievement mission has been issued. Host, please complete 100 refinements of basic materials.] [Current Progress: 6%] Chapter 66 - Chapter 66: Ancestor Returns Chapter 66: Ancestor Returns Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan was caught off guard by the sudden voice. He looked at the pile of basic materials in front of him and thought to himself, Looks like I can obtain another reward from the system again. With this in mind, Jiang Chengxuan was more enthusiastic and focused on refining basic weapon refinement materials. In just half a month, Jiang Chengxuan successfully refined more than ten basic materials under Shen Ruyan¡¯s further guidance. At this point, Shen Ruyan felt that there was no problem with Jiang Chengxuan refining basic refinement materials. He could move on to the next step. However, Jiang Chengxuan thought differently. ¡°I feel that I¡¯m not ready yet. I want to continue practicing it.¡± What followed that was four months of practice. This time, no matter how slow Shen Ruyan¡¯s reaction was, she knew that there must be some other reason. However, she did not ask it. Instead, she waited for Jiang Chengxuan to finish practicing before asking, ¡°Husband, how is it? Are you ready?¡± ¡°Yes, it¡¯s about time.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. At this moment, the progress of the mission below his retina had already reached 100%. [Ding.] At the same time, the long-awaited system notification sounded again. [Congratulations, host. You have completed 100 refinements of basic materials. You have received Refinement Talent +1] In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan felt that he suddenly had a new understanding of weapon refinement. Previously, there were many knowledge points that he did not understand. At this moment, he was suddenly enlightened. He suddenly picked up the basic refining materials that he had already refined and began to brand array runes on them according to the method mentioned by Shen Ruyan. He then used the ground fire to fuse these purified materials. A day later. A long saber with a dark golden luster appeared in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand. Seeing this, Shen Ruyan could no longer suppress the surprise in her heart. She immediately took the dark gold saber from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand and checked it carefully. After a while, she looked at Jiang Chengxuan in surprise and said, ¡°Husband, you actually successfully refined this low-grade Level 1 Dharma artifact. Your talent in weapon refinement¡­¡± Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t know what to say. In less than a year, Jiang Chengxuan had successfully refined a low-grade Level 1 Dharma artifact from scratch. He had become a true low-grade Level 1 weapon refiner. This talent was not unmatched, but it was definitely rare. ¡°It seems that your weapon refinement talent is far beyond my imagination.¡± Shen Ruyan smiled and said. ¡°In that case, I can start teaching you something else.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan chuckled and said, ¡°It¡¯s mainly because you taught me well, Wife. All of the credit should go to you.¡± The two of them chatted for a while before Shen Ruyan continued to teach Jiang Chengxuan about weapon refinement. At the same time, she did not stop refining the Dharma treasure embryo. A few years later. A sword Dharma treasure embryo that flickered with blinding lightning and had faint flames rising from it floated steadily in front of her. She extended a finger and gently tapped the sword-shaped Dharma treasure embryo. Buzz! In an instant, the sword-shaped Dharma treasure embryo turned into a stream of light and entered the space between Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyebrows. This was the use of Dharma treasures. Cultivators could become one with their Dharma treasure and use their bodies to nourish it. The longer it was nurtured, the stronger it would be. According to the current state of this Dharma treasure embryo, when Shen Ruyan broke through to the Violet Palace Realm in the future, this Thunderbolt Lightning Fire Sword might very well turn out to be a mid-grade Level 3 Dharma treasure. In addition, in the past few years, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s weapon refinement mastery had improved again. At this moment, he could already successfully refine a mid-grade Level 1 Dharma artifact. He became a mid-grade Level 1 weapon refinement master. Moreover, he had successfully cultivated a few Level 2 five-element spells he had exchanged from the Shen Immortal Family to the early-stage. Just as the couple was about to undergo their next round of seclusion, the Shen Immortal Family suddenly sent them a message. They said that the Ancestor, Shen Yuanlong, and the other family elders had returned and needed them to immediately return to Splendid Jade Mountain to discuss something. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not delay. They could roughly guess that what Shen Yuanlong wanted to say was probably related to the upcoming demon beast riot. At this moment. The news of the return of the Shen Immortal Family¡¯s ancestor, Shen Yuanlong, had already spread throughout the entire Flat Land County. Therefore, even if Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and the others left the White Jade Market, no one would dare to cause trouble. After returning to Splendid Jade Mountain, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan went straight to the main hall. At this moment. Even Xu Qianhe, who was guarding the Crimson Gold Mine, and Shen Daoyuan, who was at the spirit vein in Canyon City, had also returned to the Shen Immortal Family. They looked up and realized that Xu Changnian, Xiong Wandao, Xu Baifei, and Shen Daofeng, who had gone to the Ganyang Sect with Shen Yuanlong and the others, were all there. Clearly, the Shen Immortal Family didn¡¯t suffer casualties in this operation. All of this could be attributed to Shen Mengxue¡¯s reminder to Shen Yuanlong that day. If it wasn¡¯t for that, a few elders of the Shen family wouldn¡¯t have come back alive. Shen Yuanlong glanced at everyone present and said, ¡°I believe you¡¯ve already guessed the reason why I summoned you all back this time. That¡¯s right, it¡¯s related to the upcoming demon beast riot.¡± At this point, a look of seriousness appeared on Shen Yuanlong¡¯s face. He continued, ¡°According to the information I received, if there are no accidents, the demon beast riot this time will come in three years.¡± ¡°What? In three years?¡± Even though they had already expected this, when everyone heard this news from Shen Yuanlong, they could not help but be shocked. This meant that the demon beast riot this time was about six to seven years earlier than expected.. Chapter 67 - Chapter 67: The Eve of the Battle Chapter 67: The Eve of the Battle Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations What did that mean? This meant that on the high-level battlefield, the human race was at an absolute disadvantage against the demon race. Otherwise, if the demon beast violated the agreement, the human race on the high-level battlefield would have interfered. ¡°So¡­¡± Shen Yuanlong continued, ¡°We need to gather all our strength to deal with the demon beast riot. As for the industries we have outside, let¡¯s take them back while we can. If we can¡¯t take them back, we have to try our best to sell them for resources useful for war.¡± At this point, Shen Yuanlong looked at Xu Qianhe and thought for a moment before saying, ¡°As for the Crimson Gold Mine you¡¯re in charge of, Elder Xu, I¡¯ll go with you to hide it. Don¡¯t tell the other clansmen for the time being. After the demon beast riot is over, we will officially begin mining it.¡± Next, Shen Yuanlong discussed some things with everyone present. Half a month later. All the resources useful for fighting the war in the markets and towns under the Shen Immortal Family were taken back. At the same time, the Shen Immortal family sent a letter to all the Foundation Establishment families in Flat Land County, telling them and independant cultivators in Flat Land County to gather at the Shen Immortal Family¡¯s base, Splendid Jade Mountain, three years later to listen to their arrangements. If anyone dared to disobey the order, they would be expelled from Flat Land County and be blacklisted by the Shen Immortal Family. This was unacceptable for some cultivation families that had taken root in Flat Land County for countless years. Once they were really expelled from the Flat Land County, they would lose many things they currently had. The first was the spirit vein that their family relied on to survive, as well as the connections established here. Therefore. After the Shen Immortal Family sent out the letter, not long after, they received replies from the various Foundation Establishment Realm families from all directions. They all promised that they would definitely follow the lead of the Shen Immortal Family and listen to all their arrangements. In addition, cultivators from other sects also began to leave Flat Land County and return to their respective sects to prepare for the demon beast. This included the people from the Pure Treasure Pavilion. Looking at the White Jade Market that was gradually becoming deserted, Hong Wentao couldn¡¯t help but sneer. ¡°This time, I want to see how long the Shen Immortal family can hold on. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, hmph, I hope you die in the mouths of those demon beasts!¡± He led a group of cultivators from the Pure Treasure Pavilion and quickly flew out of Flat Land County. A few months passed. The shadow of war seemed to have enveloped the entire Flat Land County. From mortals to Qi Refinement cultivators, from Qi Refinement to Foundation Establishment cultivators, almost everyone was preparing for the upcoming demon beast riot. One could clearly see that at almost every second, there were cultivators flying through the air. They were transporting the resources to the front line of Flat Land County. At the same time, many cultivators were constantly strengthening protective array formations for their families and sects to guard against any possible sneak attacks of demon beasts. It was not an exaggeration to say that almost everyone¡¯s heartstrings were pulled taut. Including Jiang Chengxuan. At this moment, he was in his cave abode, attempting to break through to the fifth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. At this moment, if his strength could increase a little more, he would have a higher chance of survival in the near future. To be honest, in such a calamity that affected all the humans, he could not say for sure if he could¡¯ve survived in the end. The only thing he could do was to constantly improve himself before that. More than a year later. A faint fluctuation suddenly came from the cultivation room in Jiang Chcngxuan¡¯s cave abode. Jiang Chengxuan, who was sitting quietly with his eyes closed, slowly opened his eyes and a smile finally appeared on his face. After nearly two years of breakthrough, he finally made it. At this moment, he had already become a fifth level Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator. Compared to before, his total True Essence had increased by about 30%. In the past, he could only slash out one Fire Meteor Sword. Now, he could slash out two Fire Meteor Swords while still having some True Essence left. This was crucial. Otherwise, after the two Fire Meteor Sword slashes, he would collapse. If the enemy was not dead, or if there were other enemies beside him, wouldn¡¯t he be finished in minutes? At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan was not in a hurry to come out of seclusion. Instead, he took out all the talisman-making materials he had exchanged previously. Yes. He planned to make another batch of talismans before the war broke out. When he fought the Crimson Fire Fiend King, he learned the benefits of having plenty of talismans. In the face of dozens of talismans, not to mention ordinary enemies, even late-stage Foundation Establishment Realm enemies would suffer a serious blow. After he finished reading the second half of the Level 2 talisman book, Jiang Chengxuan already had a plan for what talisman he would make next. First, he had to make some offensive talismans. They were all mid-grade Level 2. For example, the Divine Wind Talisman that Jiang Chengxuan had used previously as well as a talisman called the Big Dipper Golden Sword Talisman. Once it was used, it could transform into a golden sword light that was more than 100 feet long. It was useful in cleaning the battlefield. There were also some supportive talismans. For example, the Binding Talisman that had been used before. A year later, Jiang Chengxuan walked out of his seclusion room and immediately realized that Shen Ruyan was already waiting for him outside. After not seeing her for nearly three years, he noticed that her cultivation level had already reached the ninth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. Moreover, there was a faint unfathomable aura spreading out from her body. It was actually somewhat similar to that of the ancestor, Shen Yuanlong. This surprised Jiang Chengxuan. He couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Ruyan, the aura on you¡­¡± Chapter 68 - Chapter 68: The Arrival of Demon Beast Riot Chapter 68: The Arrival of Demon Beast Riot Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Shen Ruyan smiled and said, ¡°I had some enlightenment. If nothing goes wrong. I should be able to try to advance to the Violet Palace Realm after this demon beast riot.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was clearly shocked. He did not expect Shen Ruyan to improve so quickly. It hadn¡¯t been long, but she was already on the threshold of the Violet Palace Realm. As if reading Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind, Shen Ruyan smiled and shook her head. ¡°You don¡¯t have to be so surprised. The reason why I can advance so quickly is because of my past accumulation. On the other hand, after not seeing you for nearly three years, your cultivation has broken through again. This is what¡¯s truly worth congratulating.¡± Just as the two of them were talking, they heard an urgent bell ring from the main peak of Splendid Jade Mountain. This was the bell that would only be sounded when something urgent happened. The couple immediately looked at each other and saw a hint of seriousness in each other¡¯s eyes. They did not dare to delay and immediately walked out of the cave abode, flying in the direction of the main peak of Splendid Jade Mountain. A moment later. On the main peak of the Splendid Jade Mountain. Ancestor Shen Yuanlong looked at the elders of the Shen Immortal Family who arrived one after another and said with an extremely solemn expression, ¡±1 just received news that the demon beasts have already begun to gather. It¡¯s estimated that in half a month, they will launch an attack.¡± This is about three months earlier than we expected.¡± ¡°What?¡± Hearing Shen Yuanlong¡¯s words, everyone¡¯s expressions changed drastically. Shen Daoming said with a solemn expression, ¡°Ancestor, did the Ganyang Sect say anything? Do they have any specific instructions for dealing with the demon beast riot?¡± The question Shen Daoming raised caused everyone present to turn to look at Shen Yuanlong. As everyone knew, the Flat Land County where the Shen Immortal Family was located was one of the areas closest to the front line of the demon beast riot. In the past, the Shen Immortal Family and the Zhang Immortal Family and the Flowing Cloud Sect in Flat Land County could manage to resist and hold on. However, the Flowing Cloud Sect was no different from being wiped out now. It was impossible for it to be of any use in the upcoming demon beast riot. Just the Shen and Zhang families alone would probably not be able to last long. At that time, cultivators above the Violet Palace Realm might be able to escape. However, cultivators and millions of mortals below this realm would become food for those demon beasts. At this moment, they heard Ancestor Shen Yuanlong say, ¡°In three days, Fellow Daoist Tian Qin of the Sunset Sect and Fellow Daoist Song Hui of the Eternal Sky Sect will bring their disciples to the Flat Land County to help the Shen and Zhang families resist the demon beast riot.¡± Fellow Daoist Tian Qin and Fellow Daoist Song Hui were the Violet Palace Realm cultivators of the Sunset Sect and the Eternal Sky Sect. With them around, it would undoubtedly greatly ease the pressure on the Shen Immortal Family and the Zhang Immortal Family. Shen Yuanlong continued, ¡°What I want to say next is that you have to make preparations as soon as possible. Ask all the Foundation Establishment Realm families and sects to set up defenses so that when the demon beasts attack, they can respond in time.¡± Next, Shen Yuanlong continued to instruct them on some specific matters before beginning to distribute tasks for the elders. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were arranged to be at the defense line south of Flat Land County. Three days passed quickly. When a female cultivator in a plain white dress and a middle-aged male cultivator in green robe led a large group of disciples to Flat Land County, Shen Yuanlong and Zhang Baiyang, the ancestor of the Zhang Immortal Family, who had been waiting here for a long time, immediately went forward to receive them with a smile. However, as soon as the two sides came into contact, Shen Yuanlong and Zhang Baiyang were informed of very bad news from the two people in front of them. It turned out that in the south and north of Flat Land County, there were already many demon beasts gathered. Moreover, the demon beasts were rushing towards the heartland of Flat Land County. This made Shen Yuanlong and Zhang Baiyang¡¯s expressions change slightly. Zhang Baiyang, who was carrying a black saber on his back, could not help but curse. ¡°Damn it! These beasts are actually faster than we expected.¡± Shen Yuanlong said with a solemn expression, ¡°It seems that we don¡¯t have time to prepare anymore. We have to go to those two places immediately.¡± Tian Qi and Song Hui both nodded. ¡°That¡¯s right. In order to prevent them from reaching the heartland, we have to make a move at once.¡± As she spoke, Tian Qin looked at Shen Yuanlong. ¡°Fellow Daoist Shen, I¡¯ll go to the south line with you.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Shen Yuanlong immediately nodded. With that, Shen Yuanlong and Tian Qin went south together, while Zhang Baiyang and Song Hui went to the north of Flat Land County. Several hours later. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were in a large Level 3 defensive array. They looked at the many demon beasts that were gradually appearing at the end of the distant horizon, and their expressions became unprecedentedly serious. Buzz! At the same time, the Level 3 defensive array they were in suddenly lit up with a dazzling bright light. Clearly, this large Level 3 defensive array was already fully activated. Countless spirit stones began to burn, turning into the energy for the array. Bang! The demon beasts that were charging towards Jiang Chengxuan collided with the Level 3 defensive array! In an instant, these demon beasts were minced into bloody mist by the array. However, the people in the array did not look relaxed at all. On the contrary, when they saw those low-level demon beasts charging at their Level 3 defensive array fearlessly, they knew that this was going to be a tough battle. To be able to make these low-level demon beasts die willingly, there must be demon beasts above Level 3 behind them. Otherwise, on instinct, these demon beasts would have stopped upon seeing the other demon beasts evaporated by the array. Seeing that the number of demon beasts attacking their protective array was increasing, Shen Yuanlong and Tian Qin, who were high in the sky, could not help but look at each other. Tian Qin said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Shen, we can¡¯t continue like this. They¡¯re deliberately exhausting the power of our array. If this continues, I¡¯m afraid our Level 3 defensive array won¡¯t last long.¡± Shen Yuanlong nodded in agreement. ¡°In that case, let our people launch a counterattack.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the two of them each sent a signal down.. Chapter 69 - Chapter 69: Instant Kill, Another System Mission Chapter 69: Instant Kill, Another System Mission Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment, the cultivators from the Shen Immortal Family and the many disciples of the Sunset Sect led by Tian Qin split up and faced the demon beasts in different directions. For a moment, all kinds of spells, talismans, and Dharma artifacts immediately exploded amidst the demon beasts. The dazzling light instantly spread for hundreds of miles. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan led hundreds of Shen clansmen and some Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators to charge back and forth among the demon beasts. Because these demon beasts at the front were all Level 1 demon beasts, it did not take much effort for Jiang Chengxuan and the others to eradicate them. In just a moment, the two of them led everyone to clear out a large area. However, at this moment, six or seven roars suddenly came from behind the demon beasts. Immediately after, six to seven demon beasts that were clearly several times larger and had a fiercer aura appeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°It¡¯s Level 2 demon beasts!¡± Beside Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, a few Foundation Establishment Cultivators could not help but look at the seven Level 2 demon beasts that were rapidly approaching them with solemn expressions. They were a giant moth, a giant mantis, a giant eagle that was more than ten meters wide, a huge snow-white ape, a huge black wolf with a crescent mark on its forehead, and a colorful python with eyes like a kaleidoscope. They were all relatively powerful Level 2 demon beasts. Moreover, behind each of them were many Level 1 demon beasts of the same race. ¡°Elder Jiang, Elder Shen, what should we do next?¡± At this moment, a middle-aged Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator from the Chen family, Chen Feilong, turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Other than Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, he was the one with the highest cultivation level. He had reached the fourth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. Apart from him, there was also an old man called Cao Zizhen. His cultivation was only at the second level. There was also a middle-aged Foundation Establishment Realm female cultivator called Ning Shuangya. Her cultivation level was at the third. When the two of them heard Chen Feilong¡¯s words, they subconsciously turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. To be honest, they were a little uneasy at this moment. It was really because the seven Level 2 demon beasts were not ordinary Level 2 demon beasts. They posed a great threat to Cao Zizhen and Ning Shuangya. Moreover, they were outnumbered by the demon beasts. ¡°Everyone, don¡¯t panic.¡± Jiang Chengxuan said calmly. ¡°You just need to restrain one each. Leave the rest to me and my wife.¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other and instantly understood each other¡¯s intentions. That was to kill the Level 2 demon beasts in front of them as soon as possible without revealing their true strength. Buzz! At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly turned into a breeze. It was invisible and formless. In the blink of an eye, a sword light that was like a breeze swept past the head of the huge mantis that was five to six meters long and cut off its ferocious triangular head! Puff- Dark green blood immediately gushed out of the headless mantis¡¯s corpse like a fountain, scaring the mantis demon beasts behind it. They immediately let out terrified cries. Rumble! At the same time. A lightning net suddenly enveloped the giant moth. The giant moth immediately hissed in pain. A large amount of grayish-brown poisonous powder was scattered on its huge wings, but it was all evaporated by the lightning net. Then, the lightning net was suddenly pulled taut. There was a sizzling sound. The body of the giant moth was instantly cut into countless pieces. Accompanied by waves of charred smell, Screech! When the Level 2 Giant Eagle that was diving towards Jiang Chengxuan and the others suddenly saw the miserable death of the giant moth and the giant mantis, it immediately let out a high-pitched cry. Then, it spread its huge wings and suddenly rushed into the sky. ¡°Wanna escape? In your dream!¡± Jiang Chengxuan suddenly threw out a low-grade Level 2 Illusion Talisman, causing the Level 2 Giant Eagle, which was trying to escape, to stop in midair. In that instant, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Purple Flame Sword swept past its head like a breeze. There was a rumble. The huge eagle¡¯s corpse fell to the ground, immediately creating a huge pit. Chen Feilong, Cao Zizhen, and Ning Shuangya, who were involved in a tough fight with the other three Level 2 demon beasts, could not help but look pleasantly surprised when they saw that they were on the winning side. They did not expect that the strength displayed by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan far exceeded their imagination. They could actually kill Level 2 demon beasts that were on the equivalent level as them so easily. However, before they could be happy for long, the Level 2 ape, the crescent wolve, and the Double-Eyed Python in front of them let out roars. Then, the ground shook. On their left and right, six Level 2 demon beasts appeared. Moreover, this time, the auras of the six Level 2 demon beasts were even more terrifying and powerful than the three Level 2 demon beasts that Jiang Chengxuan and the others had just killed. Moreover, they could vaguely sense that not far from them, there seemed to be more Level 2 demon beasts rushing towards them. ¡°What¡­ What is going on? Why are there suddenly so many Level 2 demon beasts?¡± Ning Shuangya¡¯s face could not help but reveal a trace of despair. Chen Feilong and Cao Zizhen¡¯s expressions weren¡¯t any better. This was because the number of Level 2 demon beasts had already exceeded their previous understanding of the demon beast riot. Logically speaking, at the beginning of the demon beast riot, there should not be so many Level 2 demon beasts. Unless¡­ A trace of fear flashed across their eyes. A terrifying thought suddenly appeared in their minds. If their guess was true, then the probability of them surviving this demon beast riot was less than 5%. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan also noticed the abnormality of this situation. The two of them looked at each other and seemed to have guessed a possibility. They immediately looked at the six new Level 2 demon beasts and rushed towards them without hesitation. [Ding.] It was at that moment that the system¡¯s voice suddenly sounded in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. [System mission issued. Host, please complete demon-slaying a hundred times.] [Note: Every demon beast killed must be at least Level 2.] [Current mission progress: 24%] Chapter 70 - Chapter 70: Level 3 Demon Beast Chapter 70: Level 3 Demon Beast Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing the mission issued by the system this time, Jiang Chengxuan knew that he would not be able to complete this mission very quickly. Not to mention whether there would be so many Level 2 demon beasts for him to kill in a short period of time. Even if there were, with his current strength, he might not be able to kill them. Therefore, if he wanted to successfully complete the mission issued by the system, he had to take it one step at a time. He could not be anxious. Buzz! The Purple Flame Sword in his hand suddenly flashed with a cold light. The dozen or so Level 1 demon beasts in front of him were immediately split into half. Just as the green sword light was about to slash at a Level 2 pangolin demon beast, a huge tail and a huge palm suddenly smashed at him from above and from the side. It was a Level 2 lizard demon beast that was ten meters long and a bear demon beast that had reached Level 2. Moreover, the aura emitted by them belonged to that of a mid-grade Level 2 demon beast. Buzz! In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan flashed, leaving an afterimage on the spot. With a bang, the lizard tail that descended from the sky smashed the ground where he was originally, creating a huge pit. At the same time. Facing the huge bear paw that was smashing at him, the Level 2 defensive Dharma artifact, the Purple-Gold Spirit Shield, turned into a huge purple shield and protected Jiang Chengxuan behind it. With a bang, the spiritual light on the surface of the Purple-Gold Spirit Shield flickered. The terrifying power actually shook this low-grade Level 2 defensive Dharma artifact to the point of swaying. Fortunately, it still blocked the bear¡¯s attack in the end. Even so, he did not retreat. With a flip of his hand, three green talismans appeared. ¡°Go!¡± As he activated the three talismans, Huge green vines suddenly grew out of the ground under the feet of the three demon beasts. It was a low-grade Level 2 talisman, the Vine Entanglement Talisman. It was not difficult for the three Level 2 demon beasts to break free from the low-grade Level 2 Vine Entanglement Talisman. But now, what Jiang Chengxuan wanted was to stall for time as much as he could. The cold light flickered on the Purple Flame Sword in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand again. This time, the Level 2 pangolin could not escape. From head to toe, it was split into two by Jiang Chengxuan. At the same time. The Level 2 bear that was as big as a small mountain also didn¡¯t have a good ending. Shadow Splitting Light Blade that was not detectable by divine senses pierced into the eyes of the bear, turning its huge head into a bloody mist. BOOM! When the corpses of the two Level 2 demon beasts fell, the Level 2 lizard demon beast had already broken free from the restriction of the Vine Entanglement Talisman. However, before it could do anything, a hundred rays of light mixed with blizzard landed on its body, freezing it again. The Purple Flame Sword pierced through its forehead and flew out from the back of its head. The lizard demon beast was nailed to the ground. At the same time. On Shen Ruyan¡¯s side, the battle had also ended. The four mid-grade Level 2 demon beasts all turned into charcoal under her feet. However, at this moment, be it Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, or Chen Feilong and the others who were struggling with the other three Level 2 demon beasts, their expressions did not relax at all. This was because at this moment, they saw more Level 2 and Level 1 demon beasts surging towards them from afar. Moreover, among those Level 2 demon beasts, they clearly saw several high-grade Level 2 demon beasts. It was only the first day. Why did those demon beasts seem to have gone crazy? Shen Yuanlong and Tian Qin, who were at the back of the group, had extremely solemn expressions. Shen Yuanlong suddenly shook his head and said, ¡°Something¡¯s wrong. Fellow Daoist Tian, quickly contact Fellow Daoist Zhang and Fellow Daoist Song and ask about their situation.¡± Tian Qin had obviously sensed something as well. Without any hesitation, she immediately took out the communication talisman and began to contact Zhang Baiyang and Song Hui. But soon, Tian Qin put down the communication jade talisman with a troubled expression. Shen Yuanlong turned to look at her. Tian Qin shook her head and said, ¡°The communication has been blocked. It seems that it¡¯s just as you think. This time, not only is our Flat Land County the main target of the demon beasts, but they also poured the main force into the southern region where we are.¡± As soon as she finished speaking, three extremely terrifying figures appeared at the back of the vast beast troop. A Purple-Eyed Demon Wolf, a Double-Eyed Demon Snake, and a Three-Eyed Flying Eagle. They were all Level 3 demon beasts! Seeing them, Shen Yuanlong and Tian Qin¡¯s hearts sank. The three-eyed eagle that should have appeared in the north suddenly appeared on their side. Would the Lightning Crocodile appear on their side later as well? Just as this thought flashed through his mind, he suddenly heard a loud thunder on the other side of the three Level 3 demon beasts. Immediately after, a huge crocodile that was dozens of meters long and covered in lightning suddenly appeared in front of everyone! ¡°It¡¯s a Level 3 Lightning Crocodile!¡± Seeing the Level 3 demon beast that appeared again, all the cultivators present had terrified expressions. They also did not expect the demon beast riot to be so scary this time. On the first day, Level 2 demon beasts swarmed into the Flat Land Country, along with four Level 3 demon beasts. How were they supposed to resist? BOOM! Without any hesitation, Shen Yuanlong and Tian Qin immediately made a move and attacked the four Level 3 beasts together. But everyone knew that Shen Yuanlong and Tian Qin were clearly at a disadvantage. If they were defeated, it would be very difficult for the remaining cultivators to escape the pursuit of the four Level 3 demon beasts. At this moment, many people could not help but feel a sense of despair. Some people¡¯s eyes even began to turn black. This was a sign that they were about to become a demonic cultivator. ¡°Wake up!¡± Crack¡ª Suddenly. A clap of thunder resounded in everyone¡¯s ears. At the same time, a brilliant golden light that was like the sun swept across everyone¡¯s bodies, instantly dissipating the traces of black aura that had just appeared on their bodies. It was a Level 2 Golden Light Exorcism Talisman. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at the cultivators around them. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Everyone, don¡¯t forget that behind you are your families, relatives, and children. If you give up on yourself and degenerate, what awaits you and your family will only be destruction. Now, all of you, attack together with me. I don¡¯t believe that the Ganyang Sect, Senior Zhang, and Senior Song can¡¯t notice such a huge commotion happening over here. As long as we can withstand this wave of attacks and wait for the Violet Palace Realm seniors from other places to rush over, we can go back safely..¡± Chapter 71 - Chapter 71: Power of the Golden Armored Puppet, Death of Chapter 71: Power of the Golden Armored Puppet, Death of Shen Daofeng Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words made many people sober up. Indeed. This time, the demon beasts had caused such a huge commotion. It was impossible for the Violet Palace Realm masters in other places not to sense it. As long as Shen Yuanlong, Tian Qin, and the others present could last until the other cultivators came to help, this crisis would be resolved. ¡°Ruyan, I¡¯m afraid we can¡¯t hold back our strength from now on.¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan sent a voice transmission to Shen Ruyan. Shen Ruyan smiled and nodded at him. ¡°Then go all out. Let¡¯s get through this crisis first.¡± Meanwhile, Falling Thunder Seal was thrown out of Shen RUyan¡¯s hand. Rumble! In an instant, streaks of lightning struck the demon beasts in front of them. While turning a large number of Level 1 demon beasts into charcoal, it also turned three low-grade Level 2 demon beasts into three corpses on the spot. At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan threw out several mid-grade Level 2 offensive talismans. Among them were the Divine Wind Talisman and the Big Dipper Golden Sword Talisman. A dark green hurricane and a golden sword qi that was more than 100 feet long landed on the two mid-grade Level 2 demon beasts. The two demon beasts didn¡¯t even have time to react. One of them was cut into two on the spot, and the other was seriously injured. It was then taken down by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s low-grade Level 2 Sea Burning Flame spell. The deaths of these two Level 2 demon beasts brought the herd to a halt. Taking advantage of this time, Chen Feilong and the other two also released all their might and actually forced back the three Level 2 demon beasts in front of them. At this moment, three high-grade Level 2 Double-winged Tigers targeted Jiang Chengxuan, causing him to be on the defending side. On the other hand, Shen Ruyan still hadn¡¯t encountered a match. Under the Curse Light Sword, be it low-grade Level 2, mid-grade Level 2, or high-grade Level 2 demon beasts, none of them could withstand her continuous attacks. This also made everyone look at her in surprise. When Shen Daoming and the other elders of the Shen Family noticed her current strength, they couldn¡¯t help but be shocked. When did Ruyan break through to the ninth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm? Just as this thought flashed through their minds, a shout suddenly came from the crowd not far away. ¡°Elder Rushuang, be careful!¡± A mid-grade Level 2 Centipede and a high-grade Level 2 Platinum Red-Tailed Scorpion sent Shen Rushuang¡¯s defensive Dharma artifact flying. Seeing that the attacks of the two demonic beasts were about to land on her, despair appeared in Shen Rushuang¡¯s eyes. It was at that very moment that a dark golden saber suddenly blocked the Platinum Red-Tailed Scorpion and collided with its stinger. A muffled groan sounded in the air. At some point, Shen Changnian had appeared in front of Shen Rushuang. ¡°Sixth Uncle¡­¡± As soon as Shen Rushuang shouted, she felt herself being sent flying far away by a huge force. Shen Changnian¡¯s voice came from afar. ¡°Rushuang, you¡¯re not good at close combat. Hurry up and go to help Daoming or Ruyan. Leave these two beasts to me.¡± With that, Shen Changnian charged towards the two demon beasts. At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan, who was being surrounded by three high-grade Level 2 demon beasts, gradually exuded a cold and murderous aura. Since you¡¯re courting death, I¡¯ll fulfill your wish, thinking of this, he suddenly took out three golden jade talismans. It was the golden-armored puppet talisman. He originally wanted to use them as trump cards at the very last moment, but now, he had no choice but to use them on these three Level 2 demon beasts. Buzz! As Jiang Chengxuan activated the three golden-armored puppet talismans in his hand, Three burly men in golden armor suddenly walked out of the void. Each of them held a golden saber in their hands. Facing the three Double-winged Tigers that were attacking Jiang Chengxuan, the three golden-armored burly men did not hesitate at all. As they slashed out with their sabers, an extremely explosive aura suddenly surged around them. There were three loud bangs. The terrifying explosion immediately turned the ground within a few kilometers into a deep pit. The three high-grade Level 2 Double-winged Tigers were caught off guard and were blown up on the spot. ¡°ROAR!¡± The painful roars of the three Double-winged Tigers suddenly came from the sky. The wings on the back of both of them were blown off on the spot, and the two legs of the remaining one were blown away. They looked as miserable as they could be. Now, Jiang Chengxuan had a clearer understanding of the power of the Golden Armor Puppet Talisman. He didn¡¯t wait a second. A faint dragon cry suddenly sounded in the air. Then, his high-grade Level 2 flying sword, the Void Dragon Sword, quickly swept past the heads of two Double-winged Tigers and killed them in midair. The remaining Double-winged Tiger reacted faster and turned into a gust of wind to escape into the distance. But even so, in the end, its tail was still cut off by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Void Dragon Sword. As a result, two of the three high-grade Level 2 demon beasts that had targeted Jiang Chengxuan were dead and one was seriously injured. This also stunned the Shen family elders and the Sunset Sect elders. Especially when Jiang Chengxuan used the Golden Armor Puppet Talisman just now. What was that? What level of talisman was it? The power of the explosion could actually severely injure three high-grade Level 2 demon beasts. Could it be a high-grade Level 2 talisman? However, looking at the fluctuation of the talisman just now, it did not seem like it. Most importantly, they noticed that the golden-armored burly men that had been summoned seemed to be autonomous beings. This was quite impressive. They had never seen a talisman that could summon that golden-armored burly man to fight without needing instructions. For a moment, many people¡¯s attention was attracted to the golden-armored burly men. ¡°Brother Daofeng!¡± ¡°Senior Sister Mo!¡± It was also at this moment that a few sorrowful cries finally pulled everyone back to their senses. On the other two sides of the battlefield, Shen Daofeng from the Shen Immortal Family and the Foundation Establishment Realm female cultivator from the Sunset Sect were killed under the siege of those demon beasts. This was also the first time since the beginning of the beast riot that cultivators above the Foundation Establishment Realm died. The expressions of Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Shen Daoming, and the other Shen family cultivators changed drastically. They suddenly turned to look in the direction where Shen Daofeng was originally. Shen Daofeng¡¯s corpse was no longer there.. Chapter 72 - Chapter 72: Opportunity to Turn the Situation Around Chapter 72: Opportunity to Turn the Situation Around Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations This was what usually happened while fighting demon beasts. Once a cultivator died, their corpse would instantly be devoured. All the Shen family cultivators were extremely sad. It had to be known that when Shen Daofeng, Ancestor Shen Yuanlong, and the others went to the Ganyang Sect to participate in the extermination of the demonic cultivators, there was no accident. However, this was only the first day of the demon beast riot, and an elder of the Shen Immortal Family had already died. Everyone knew that such tragedies would continue to happen. After Shen Daofeng and the female cultivator surnamed Mo died, the overall battlefield situation seemed to have been turned around. For example, Shen Changnian was cornered and in a dangerous situation. It had to be known that before he came to Shen Rushuang¡¯s rescue, he had already engaged in a tough fight with several Level 2 demon beasts and was severely injured. Now, he had to face the two Level 2 demon beasts, the centipede and the platinum red-tailed scorpion. Of the two, the Platinum Red-Tailed Scorpion was a high-grade Level 2 demon beast. Shen Changnian was already on the losing side. In addition, there were still other demon beasts coming to harass him. Shen Changnian, an old man of the Shen family, felt unprecedentedly pressured. Just as he used a ring-shaped Dharma artifact to block the venom of the centipede, he gave the scorpion a chance to launch a sneak tail attack on him. Woosh. When the tail struck him, Shen Changnian immediately vomited blood and fell. A large part of his chest caved in. One could even vaguely see the internal organs inside. ¡°Sixth Uncle!¡± The situation naturally attracted the attention of the other Shen family elders. Shen Rushuang, who had already come to Shen Ruyan¡¯s side, wanted to go back and save Shen Changnian, but Shen Ruyan stopped her. ¡°Cousin Rushuang, you can¡¯t go over.¡± ¡°But Sixth Uncle, he¡­¡± Shen Rushuang¡¯s eyes were filled with tears. Obviously, everyone already knew that given the situation Shen Changnian was in, he couldn¡¯t be saved. Even if he was saved, the probability of him surviving was less than io%. Moreover, he didn¡¯t want to be a burden to everyone. He suddenly took out a dark red pill from his body. Shen Rushuang¡¯s expression changed when she saw the pill. ¡°Blood Burning Pill!¡± This pill was a high-grade Level 2 pill. As the name suggested, after consuming it, the blood in your body would burn crazily and you would obtain extremely powerful strength for a short period of time. The side effect of this pill was self-evident. It would burn all the blood in your body. Obviously, Shen Changnian wanted to use this pill to die with the demon beasts. ¡°You evil beasts. You want to eat me? Over my dead body! Everyone, I¡¯ll go first.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, he swallowed the Blood Burning Pill. In an instant, Shen Changnian, who was already seriously injured and even on the verge of death, suddenly erupted with an extremely powerful aura. The Level 2 Dharma artifact battle saber in front of him suddenly emitted an extremely dazzling sharpness. When Shen Changnian held it, the saber cracked a little. It seemed to be unable to withstand Shen Changnian¡¯s sudden increase in True Essence. However, because of this, the power of this saber became even more terrifying. Gradually, the entire saber was covered in a thick layer of blood. ¡°ROAR!¡± The centipede and the platinum red-tailed scorpion seemed to have sensed the terrifying aura emitted by the saber. The two demon beasts actually began to slowly retreat. Shen Changnian¡¯s eyes suddenly widened as he shouted. ¡°Slash!¡± Boom! At this moment, a dark red saber beam nearly a thousand feet long suddenly appeared in everyone¡¯s vision. Hiss. The centipede did not even have time to escape before its entire body was cut into two by the saber beam. The Platinum Red-Tailed Scorpion roared crazily. A layer of armor-like shells appeared on its body. As it fled crazily, it shot out countless poisonous spikes from its tail. It was trying to block the slash of the saber. However, even so, it still couldn¡¯t outrun the saber beam. Almost half of its body was cut off by the saber beam. The only thing that was slightly better than the centipede was that it was lucky to have survived. Seeing this, many people present had mixed feelings. Because they all knew that what Shen Changnian had sacrificed this time was his life. After Shen Changnian slashed out the saber for the last time, his entire body began to shatter like broken porcelain. In a moment, he turned into dust and dissipated. This made everyone¡¯s hearts skipped a beat Right now, it was Shen Changnian, Shen Daofeng, and Fellow Doiast Mo. What about later? Whose turn would it be later? Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. The two of them were connected. At this moment, they understood each other¡¯s thoughts. That was, things could not go on like this. They had to find an opportunity to turn the situation around. Without a doubt, the only opportunity to turn the situation around was on the two Violet Palace Realm ancestors. No matter what, they had to kill one of the four Level 3 demon beasts. Only then would the remaining three Level 3 demon beasts retreat in fear so that they could buy enough time for the other Violet Palace Realm cultivators to come and help. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately sent a voice transmission to Shen Daoming and told him their thoughts and plans. After Shen Daoming heard it, he really felt that the two of them were bold. As Foundation Establishment Cultivators, they actually wanted to engage in a Level 3 battle. However, after thinking about it carefully, he had to admit that the best way to resolve the current crisis was to engage in the Level 3 battle and buy more time. Most importantly, with their strength combined, they really had the ability to confront these Level 3 demon beasts. Firstly, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan both had Level 3 talismans that could threaten Level 3 demon beasts. On the other hand, he had the family treasure, the Level 3 Dharma treasure, the Blue Sea Bell. It was also something that could threaten Level 3 demon beasts. If the three of them cooperated well and the two Violet Palace Realm ancestors could seize the opportunity to kill a Level 3 demon beast, it was really not impossible to turn the situation around. At that time, even if the remaining three Level 3 demon beasts didn¡¯t retreat, they would at least be intimidated. The only problem was, among the four Level 3 demon beasts, which one should they choose to attack? Chapter 73 - Chapter 73: Killing the Lightning Crocodile Chapter 73: Killing the Lightning Crocodile Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had an answer to this question. The ones they wouldn¡¯t target first were the double-eyed demon snake and the three-eyed eagle. This was because these two Level 3 demon beasts both had acute eyesight and were extremely vigilant. It was probably not so easy to trap them. Next to be excluded was the Purple-Eyed Demon Wolf. The wolf was cunning by nature and was extremely wary of its surroundings. Therefore, it was not suitable to target it. In this way, only the Lightning Crocodile was left. In terms of strength and defense, the Lightning Crocodile was undoubtedly the strongest among the four Level 3 demon beasts. It did not seem right to target it first. However, compared to the other three Level 3 demon beasts, the Lightning Crocodile¡¯s reaction and vigilance were clearly weaker. If everything went smoothly, they had a 40% chance of killing this Level 3 demon beast. At that moment. On the surface, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Shen Daoming seemed to be confronting the many demon beasts in front of them with all their might, but in fact, they had already placed most of their attention on the battle in the sky. Especially Jiang Chengxuan. He had already activated his Spirit Eye of Insight to the maximum and paid close attention to the timing of his attack. As a result, his eyes were unknowingly dyed red. It was a sign that he had overused his eyes. At this moment, the battle in the sky was still ongoing. Shen Yuanlong and Tian Qin were clearly injured to different degrees. Boom! At this moment, another wave of collision erupted in the air. A Purple Veil Umbrella on Tian Qin¡¯s head was knocked away. On the other hand, Shen Yuanlong¡¯s situation was similar to Tian Qin¡¯s. The Level 3 Dharma treasure, the Cosmic Void Sword, let out a cry in the air. Then, it flew back to Shen Yuanlong. Looking at the Purple-Eyed Demon Wolf and the Lightning Crocodile, there were only some shallow sword marks on their bodies. However, at this moment, a huge fire dragon that was hundreds of feet long suddenly attacked the Purple-Eyed Demon Wolf and the Lightning Crocodile with incomparably scorching heat. Sizzle! Large balls of flames instantly rose in the air. Even the surroundings were filled with a boundless sea of fire at this moment. Needless to say, such a terrifying power definitely belonged to the category of Level 3. Shen Yuanlong and Tian Qin were stunned for a moment before they realized that this was not the spell of a Violet Palace Realm cultivator who had come to help them, but a Level 3 talisman. On the other hand, the four Level 3 demon beasts on the other side did not realize this. They thought that other Violet Palace Realm cultivators had rushed over. Shocked, they subconsciously retreated. In particular, layers of protective barriers appeared, surrounding the Purple-Eyed Demon Wolf and Lightning Crocodile. With a bang, the huge fire dragon smashed into the barrier, causing it to shatter. Meanwhile, a huge bell that emitted a blue color smashed towards the two demon beasts with unstoppable power. ¡°ROAR!¡± The two demon beasts immediately let out two roars. The Purple-Eyed Demon Wolf spat out a ball of purple flames that burned fiercely. The Lightning Crocodile swung its huge tail with silver lightning. With a resounding bang, the huge bell was sent flying and collided with a mountain in the distance, shattering the mountain into two. Pfft- Below, Shen Daoming immediately spat out a large mouthful of blood. It was obvious that he had suffered a serious backlash. While the Purple-Eyed Demon Wolf and the Lightning Crocodile were focused on blocking the attack in front of them, an invisible Heavenly Saber quietly flew up and slashed at the Lightning Crocodile. It was the Heavenly Saber Divine Slaying Talisman that Jiang Chengxuan had exchanged from the Shen family¡¯s treasure vault that day. It was specially used to launch a sneak attack. The Lightning Crocodile did not expect such a strange attack to descend on it. Most importantly, this talisman seemed to be able to avoid its perception. In an instant, the Lightning Crocodile felt a splitting headache and its huge body kept rolling in the air. Crackle- Large amounts of lightning streaks struck down from the sky, turning the mountains within a radius of hundreds of kilometers into dust. The Purple-Eyed Demon Wolf was also shocked. It did not detect the arrival of the Heavenly Saber Divine Slaying Talisman just now. In other words, if the talisman just now was targeted at it, it would also have a high chance of being hit by that talisman. At the thought of this, a trace of vigilance immediately flashed in the eyes of the Purple-Eyed Demon Wolf. In the next moment, it actually retreated more than ten thousand feet in fear. Seeing this, Shen Yuanlong¡¯s eyes immediately lit up. ¡°This is a good opportunity!¡± Clang! Without the slightest hesitation. The Cosmic Void Sword on his body immediately turned into an invisible sword light and pierced into the Lightning Crocodile that was rolling in the air. It pierced through its left eye and then flew out from the back of its head. In just an instant, it had already destroyed the soul of this Level 3 demon beast and completely ended its life. Boom! The ground shook. The huge corpse of the Lightning Crocodile fell to the ground, immediately causing all the cultivators and demon beasts present to stop in their tracks.. ¡°Ancestor and the others killed a Level 3 demon beast!¡± The Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the Shen family and the Sunset Sect shouted joyfully. The cultivators who were still in a daze immediately came back to their senses. Without another word, they launched an extremely ferocious attack on the demon beasts with high morale. When those demon beasts saw their leader being killed, they were already flustered and packing. In just a moment, a large number of demon beasts began to flee. Among them were many Level 2 demon beasts. In the sky, when the Purple-Eyed Demon Wolf, the Double-Eyed Demon Snake, and the Three-Eyed Eagle saw the Lightning Crocodile being killed, they also had the thought of retreating. They didn¡¯t know if they¡¯d end up just like the Lightning Crocodile if they lingered. Therefore. When Shen Yuanlong and Tian Qin regrouped, the three Level 3 beasts looked at each other. Without any hesitation, they fled in the direction they came from.. Chapter 74 - Chapter 74: Yun Dongshan Chapter 74: Yun Dongshan Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Seeing this, all the cultivators cheered. Some even chased after the fleeing demon beasts and killed them. This included Jiang Chengxuan. He still remembered his mission. He had to kill enough Level 2 demon beasts. Fortunately, during this battle, he managed to kill more than ten Level 2 demon beasts. He was still 60% away from completing the mission issued by the system. [Ding.] However, at this moment, the system¡¯s voice suddenly sounded in his mind. [Congratulations, host. This is the first time you have completed assisting in killing a Level 3 demon beast. You have received +1 combat talent.] Jiang Chengxuan could not help but be surprised when he suddenly heard the system notification. He really did not expect that his assistance in fighting against the Lightning Crocodile would actually trigger the system¡¯s mission reward. He just didn¡¯t know how much strength this additional combat talent had given him. Before the real battle, it was very difficult for Jiang Chengxuan to test it out. However, with the previous rewards, Jiang Chengxuan thought that it wouldn¡¯t be something useless. Suddenly. Everyone present could not help but look at the distant sky behind them. At this moment, two streaks of light were flying over. Many people present were very familiar with one of the lights. It was the ancestor of the Zhang Immortal family, Zhang Baiyang, who was at the Violet Palace Realm. As for the other light, it was a young man who looked to be in his thirties. He was wearing a blue robe and exuded an aura that even exceeded that of Shen Yuanlong and Tian Qin. It¡¯s him! Shen Yuanlong and Tian Qin were both surprised. Clearly, the appearance of this person was unexpected. When the blue-robed youth and Zhang Baiyang descended, Shen Yuanlong and Tian Qin went forward. They first nodded at Zhang Baiyang before looking at the blue-robed young man. Shen Yuanlong said, ¡°So it¡¯s Fellow Daoist Yun.¡± ¡°It¡¯s me.¡± The young man in blue nodded. Not far away, Shen Ruyan sent a voice transmission to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Husband, that person¡¯s name is Yun Dongshan. He¡¯s a Violet Palace Realm cultivator of the Ganyang Sect. It¡¯s said that his cultivation has already reached the late-stage of the Violet Palace Realm. Most importantly, his shifu is our Ancestor Mengxue¡¯s Dao companion, Zheng Pclong, who is in the Golden Core realm.¡± ¡°What? He¡¯s Immortal Pelong¡¯s disciple?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was really surprised after hearing the background of this young man. In that case, could this person be instructed to come to their aide by Ancestor Mengxue? Just as this thought flashed through his mind, he heard Yun Dongshan say to everyone, ¡°This time, under the order of my shifu and his Dao compasion, I come here to help you guard Flat Land County. I hope that you can fight alongside me and not let a demon beast cross the border of our nation.¡± Hearing Yun Dongshan¡¯s words, Shen Yuanlong and Tian Qin were overjoyed. With the late-stage Violet Palace Realm cultivator, Yun Dongshan, around, their hope of protecting Flat Land County would undoubtedly increase greatly. Moreover, as the personal disciple of Zheng Pelong, it was said that his combat strength was even stronger than ordinary late-stage Violet Palace Realm cultivators. Yun Dongshan continued, ¡°Moreover, there should be other fellow cultivators arriving in Flat Land County soon.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Shen Yuanlong and Tian Qin obviously did not expect that after him, there would be more Violet Palace Realm cultivators coming to their aid. In this way, the pressure on them would undoubtedly be greatly reduced. After that, Yun Dongshan chatted with them for a while to get to know the situation better. In the end, Shen Yuanlong could not help but look at Yun Dongshan and ask, ¡°Fellow Daoist Yun, I wonder how my sister and Senior Pelong are doing?¡± When Yun Dongshan heard this, he revealed a troubled expression. He said, ¡°My shifu is doing well. As for his Dao companion¡­¡± ¡°How is she?¡± Shen Yuanlong¡¯s heart tightened for no reason. He instinctively sensed that something was wrong. ¡°Sigh¡­¡± Yun Dongshan sighed softly before replying, ¡°To be honest, she isn¡¯t in a particularly good state now. Even so, at such a critical moment, we still need to rely on her calculation. The reason why I¡¯m here is because she knows that help is needed over here.¡± But you don¡¯t have to worry too much.¡¯ Not long ago, my shifu exchanged for a Starlight Glazed Fruit from the Starlight Sect. Now, he has handed it to his wife. It should be able to increase her lifespan by twenty years.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Even though Yun Dongshan said that, Shen Yuanlong still felt that something was amiss. However, he also knew that he couldn¡¯t help his sister at all. He wondered if Mengxue would be able to survive this demon beast riot. If she could, it would be fine. If not, then after this demon beast riot was over, the Shen family would face an extremely serious test. However, this was a matter for the future. Everything would have to wait until the demon beast riot was over. On the other side. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Shen Daoming, and all the surviving cultivators of the Shen family and Sunset Sect had already collected the corpses of all the cultivators who had died in battle. It had to be said that on a battlefield of this scale, it was almost impossible to have a complete corpse. At least, they did not find a complete corpse this time. This made everyone who survived feel a little heavy-hearted. Especially after they counted the number of casualties, everyone¡¯s faces were solemn. And this was all thanks to Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and the others taking the risk to interfere in the Level 3 battle in the sky. If it wasn¡¯t for this, they didn¡¯t dare imagine what their endings would be. ¡°Elder Jiang¡­¡± At this moment, Shen Rushuang suddenly came to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. She said, ¡°Ancestor and seniors wish to see you.¡± After a pause, Shen Rushuang added. ¡°It should be related to your performance and the puppet talisman you used.¡± Hearing her words, Shen Ruyan¡¯s beautiful eyes suddenly turned cold. ¡°What did Ancestor say?¡± Shen Ruyan knew very well how heaven-defying the golden-armored puppet talisman that Jiang Chengxuan had taken out was on a battlefield of this level. To put it bluntly, if there were enough of these talismans, it was very likely to change the direction of this war. And that was the problem. What did the ancestor and the Violet Palace Realm seniors mean by specially inviting Jiang Chengxuan over alone? Chapter 75 - Chapter 75: Jiang Chengxuans Decision Chapter 75: Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Decision Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan reached out and patted her shoulder. He smiled at her and shook his head. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Ruyan. Nothing will happen.¡± In fact. He had already expected this when he decided to take out the Golden Armor Puppet Talisman. On the contrary, if Shen Yuanlong and the others were indifferent to the golden-armored puppet talisman, he would find it strange. Their reaction now was only reasonable. ¡°Cousin Rushuang, take me there.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded at Shen Rushuang. Soon, the two of them arrived at a building that had just been temporarily built. Inside, Shen Daoming was reporting the situation to Shen Yuanlong and the others. When they saw Jiang Chengxuan enter, they immediately looked at him. ¡°Brother Shen, is this the son-in-law of your Shen family?¡± Zhang Baiyang was the first to speak. He could not help but size up Jiang Chengxuan with interest. Jiang Chengxuan bowed slightly to Shen Yuanlong and the Violet Palace Realm seniors. ¡°Greetings, Ancestor. Greetings, seniors.¡± ¡°Mm, Chengxuan, there is no need for the formalities.¡± A smile appeared on Shen Yuanlong¡¯s face. He nodded at Jiang Chengxuan and said, ¡°We¡¯ve already heard what happened just now from Daoming. You did a good job. Very good.¡± Indeed. In that dangerous situation, as a fifth level Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator, Jiang Chengxuan could have such courage and even dare to carry it out. Most importantly, he had succeeded. That was proof of his ability. Therefore, at this moment, Shen Yuanlong, including the other Violet Palace Realm cultivators present, was not stingy with their praise for Jiang Chengxuan. At the same time, they also promised Jiang Chengxuan that the credit for him had been registered. When the demon beast riot ended, he should receive what he deserved. At that time, Jiang Chengxuan could use this credit to exchange for the cultivation resources. Jiang Chengxuan naturally expressed his gratitude to Shen Yuanlong and the others present. He knew very well that this was just the beginning of this talk. This was probably not the real reason why the ancestors had called him over. He was right. After Shen Yuanlong and the others praised Jiang Chengxuan, a conflicted look flashed across Shen Yuanlong¡¯s face. However, he still asked Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°Cheng Xuan, I heard from others that you have a puppet talisman. Is that true? Of course, this concerns your privacy. You can choose to answer, or you can choose not to answer, or you can only answer what you can.¡± Shen Yuanlong knew that this was the best he could do for Jiang Chengxuan. If he didn¡¯t say anything¡­ The Violet Palace Realm ancestors present were specially here for an answer from Jiang Chengxuan. If he really did not say anything, he would undoubtedly offend all the people present. That was clearly an unwise move. Based on his understanding of Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Yuanlong believed that Jiang Chengxuan would not do that. He was right. Jiang CHengxuan thought for a moment before replying honestly, ¡°Ancestor, it¡¯s true that I have it.¡± After a pause, he continued, ¡°I obtained this talisman by chance. It¡¯s called the Golden Armor Puppet Talisman. After using it, I can summon an armored puppet with a cultivation level comparable to the first level of the Foundation Establishment Realm to fight. The duration is 10 minutes.¡± ¡°What?¡± Even though they already knew that this talisman was extraordinary, when Shen Yuanlong and the others heard its true use, they could not help but be shocked. No one knew better than them how valuable this talisman was. If they could master the method to make such a talisman, wouldn¡¯t they be able to continuously produce Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators to fill up the battleground? At this moment, Shen Yuanlong regretted calling Jiang Chengxuan over. If he had known that the effect of this talisman was so heaven-defying, he would have tried to help Jiang Chengxuan keep it a secret. Unfortunately, it was too late to regret. Tian Qin asked curiously, ¡°I heard from them that the three golden-armored puppets you summoned earlier seemed to have exploded. Why was that?¡± The others looked at Jiang Chengxuan without blinking. Jiang Chengxuan only hesitated for a moment before answering, ¡°Senior, this is the self-destruction function of the golden-armored puppet. The power of the self-destruction of the three golden-armored puppets is enough to blow up an unprepared seventh level Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words again, the few Violet Palace Realm cultivators present could not help but gasp. This talisman could actually self-destruct. This made this talisman more valuable. Unknowingly, the few Violet Palace Realm cultivators began to look at each other. It was at this moment that Jiang Chengxuan suddenly looked at Yun Dongshan, who was sitting at the head of the table. He bowed and cupped his fists. ¡°Senior Yun, I¡¯m willing to give the method to make this Golden Armor Puppet Talisman to Ancestor Mengxue. I hope you can pass it to her when the time comes.¡± ¡°What?¡± As soon as Jiang Chengxuan finished speaking, the others revealed a look of shock. Even Shen Yuanlong was stunned. However, he immediately understood Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s intentions. He looked at Jiang Chengxuan with admiration. As expected of a young man valued by his sister. His intelligence was indeed not something ordinary people could compare to. Everyone knew Ancestor Mengxue¡¯s identity. Not only was she the ancestor of their Shen Immortal Family, but she was also the first Violet Palace Realm elder of the Ganyang Sect. At the same time, she was also the Dao companion of the Ganyang Sect¡¯s Supreme Elder, Immortal Pelong, Zheng Pclong. Giving it to her was equivalent to befriending three parties at the same time. The brilliance of this move was that Jiang Chengxuan had involved Immortal Pclong in this. With Zheng Pelong behind him, no one would dare to offend him in the future. Everyone knew that Immortal Pelong had always been generous. With his personality, would he accept something from a junior like Jiang Chengxuan for nothing? That was unllikcly. At this moment, even Yun Dongshan could not help but admire Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s decision. He smiled and nodded at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll thank you on behalf of Senior Mengxue..¡± Chapter 76 - Chapter 76: Immortal Pelong Chapter 76: Immortal Pelong Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At this point, Yun Dongshan seemed to have thought of something and added, ¡°Considering that another round of attack might come soon, Jiang Chengxuan, can you make a batch of golden-armored puppet talismans first? If you need any materials, we can provide them to you. Of course, we won¡¯t let you do it for nothing. You will also receive the credit for making the talismans. What do you think?¡± Clearly, he was seeking benefits for Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s decision just now had already left a good impression on him. Jiang Chengxuan had a feeling that if he wanted to obtain the mid-grade Level 2 Golden Armor Puppet Talisman from the system, the prerequisite was that he had to complete the drawing of a certain number of Golden Armor Puppet Talismans. Now, Yun Dongshan¡¯s suggestion was exactly what he wanted. He thought for a moment and said, ¡°It¡¯s not a problem to make a batch of golden-armored puppet talismans for the upcoming battle. However, I do need a batch of materials.¡± Then, Jiang Chengxuan told Yun Dongshan and everyone present about the materials he needed. When Yun Dongshan and the others heard the materials, they were slightly shocked. ¡°Extreme Yellow Jade? Heavenly Spiritual Dew?¡± Clearly, everyone knew about the two main materials Jiang Chengxuan mentioned. They knew that these two materials were relatively unpopular. Very few cultivators would deliberately collect them. However, soon, the prices of these two materials would probably soar. Yun Dongshan nodded at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°No problem. When the time comes, we¡¯ll give you the materials you need.¡± After a while. Jiang Chengxuan left first. Shen Ruyan, who was waiting outside, immediately walked forward and asked, ¡°Husband, how is it? Did Ancestor and others make things difficult for you?¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and shook his head. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, no.¡± As they spoke, the two of them returned to a temporary cave abode. Jiang Chengxuan told her what had just happened. Hearing that, Shen Ruyan nodded at Jiang Chengxuan in agreement. ¡°Husband, your decision was right. I have more or less heard of Immortal Pelong¡¯s character. He will definitely not take things from a junior like you for nothing. Furthermore, our Ancestor Mengxue will also speak up for you. The only problem is that this Golden Armor Puppet Talisman that belongs to you will probably not belong to you alone in the future.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled indifferently. ¡°I might not be the one to suffer a loss in this matter. On the contrary, what I can obtain in the end will probably far exceed our imagination.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Shen Ruyan¡¯s heart skipped a beat. The couple was telepathic with each other. She quickly caught something from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words. She thought for a moment and nodded. ¡°That¡¯s true. At least after this, you and I will be remembered by Immortal Pelong. Just this alone is something many Violet Palace Realm cultivators can¡¯t even dream of.¡± After that, the couple chatted for a while before returning to their cultivation rooms to organize and summarize the gains from this battle. A few days later. Shen Daoming sent Jiang Chengxuan a large batch of Extreme Yellow Jade and Heavenly Spiritual Dew. By rough estimation, it was not a problem to use them to make dozens of golden-armored puppet talismans. Jiang Chengxuan sighed with emotions. It was indeed different to have a powerful backer behind you. Back then, he worked hard to find the Extreme Yellow Jade and the Heavenly Spiritual Dew but only managed to find six sets of them. But for others, it was just a piece of cake. He did not know if he could trigger the hidden mission prerequisite after he used up all these materials. If not, he might need them to fetch some more. Just as Jiang Chengxuan was starting to make the Golden Armor Puppet Talisman, in the sky above the battlefield where the Ganyang Sect was. As one of the three supreme elders, Zheng Pelong was looking at a jade slip in his hand with interest. This person looked to be in his forties. Dressed in white, he gave off a gentle and refined feeling. If one did not know his true identity, it would be difficult to associate such a scholarly-looking man with the famous Golden Core Realm immortal. ¡°Interesting, it¡¯s indeed interesting.¡± At this moment. Zheng Pelong put down the jade slip in his hand and muttered with a smile. He turned to look at the white-haired young woman beside him, Shen Mengxue, and smiled. ¡°Mengxue, I didn¡¯t expect your Shen family to have such an interesting son-in-law.¡± ¡°I haven¡¯t heard you comment on a junior like this in a long time.¡± Shen Mengxue smiled and continued, ¡°Then what do you plan to do? With your generosity, you won¡¯t really have the cheek to take advantage of a junior, right?¡± ¡°Of course not.¡± Zheng Pelong smiled and shook his head. ¡°A young man that you think so highly of might be a Golden Core seedling in the future. I don¡¯t mind befriending him.¡± As he spoke, Zheng Pelong took out a token from his body and played with it in his hand. ¡°This Death Exemption Token that I¡¯ve injected with magic power will be a greeting gift from me. I¡¯ll get someone to send it to him later. It should be able to help him block all attacks below the Golden Core realm. Even if it¡¯s an attack from the Golden Core realm, this token should be able to save his life once.¡± Seeing what her Dao companion took out, Shen Mengxue could not help but reveal a surprised expression. She smiled and said, ¡°Husband, it seems that you also think highly of this kid.¡± ¡°I really can¡¯t hide anything from you.¡± Zheng Pelong smiled. He did not deny his Dao companion¡¯s words. Instead, he nodded slightly and said, ¡°Anyway, it¡¯s just a small thing. I won¡¯t lose out if I use it to form a good relationship with your son-in-law.¡± Half a year later. Jiang Chengxuan had already used the Extreme Yellow Jade and Heavenly Spiritual Dew that Shen Yuanlong and Yun Dongshan had brought over to successfully draw a few Golden Armored Puppet Talismans. It was at this moment that the system¡¯s voice sounded in his mind.. Chapter 77 - Chapter 77: Hidden Crisis Outbreak Chapter 77: Hidden Crisis Outbreak Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations [Congratulations, host. You have completed drawing ten Golden Armored Puppet Talismans in a row. You have obtained the method to create a mid-grade Level 2 Golden Armored Puppet Talisman.] Hearing the system¡¯s notification, Jiang Chengxuan immediately thought to himself, ¡°I knew it.¡± After drawing ten Golden Armor Puppet Talismans in a row, the system really rewarded him with the mid-grade Level 2 Golden Armor Puppet Talisman. At that moment, he carefully studied the method to make the mid-grade Level 2 puppet. He discovered that other than the Heavenly Spiritual Dew that was still necessary, the most important talisman material had already changed from the Extreme Yellow Jade to the Extreme Yellow Spiritual Jade. The difference between the two was only one word. However, their prices were worlds apart. Before the news that the Extreme Yellow Jade was an important material for a Level 2 Talisman spread, the price of the Extreme Yellow Jade was about 1,000 spirit stones each. However, the price of the Extreme Yellow Spiritual jade was 8,000 spirit stones. It was almost comparable to the price of a high-grade Level 2 defensive artifact. Furthermore, the use of the Extreme Yellow Spiritual Jade was far greater than that of the Extreme Yellow Jade. It seemed that he still had a long way to go if he wanted to obtain the high-grade Level 2 Golden Armor Puppet Talisman by drawing mid-grade Level 2 Golden Armor Puppet Talismans. However, he had to admit that the mid-grade Level 2 Golden Armor Puppet Talisman was clearly much stronger than the low-grade Level 2 Golden Armor Puppet Talisman. Not only was the combat strength of the puppet summoned comparable to a fifth level Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator, Moreover, in terms of duration, it was far greater than the low-grade Level 2 golden-armored puppet. It lasted for half an hour. The self-destruction power of the mid-grade Level 2 Golden Armor Puppet Talisman was enough to threaten a cultivator at the seventh level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. After that, Jiang Chengxuan continued his talisman-making business. After a long time. Jiang Chengxuan made another eight Golden Armor Puppet Talismans this time. Compared to last time, his speed had clearly improved greatly. Meanwhile, he did not neglect his cultivation during this period. At this moment, his accumulation of cultivation at the fifth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm had already reached the limit. Next, he only needed to consume a pill that could increase his cultivation level and he would have more than 50% confidence in breaking through to the sixth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. In addition, he also obtained a death exemption token from Zheng Pelong. Zheng Pelong¡¯s magic power could help him block an attack from the Golden Core realm cultivator. At the same time, it could also help him block many attacks below the Gold Core realm. Most importantly, the fact that he had this token said a lot. Anyone with some brains would not make things difficult for Jiang Chengxuan after seeing this token. Another few months passed. When Jiang Chengxuan handed the five golden-armored puppet talismans to Ancestor Shen Yuanlong, he realized that Ancestor Shen Yuanlong¡¯s expression was not good. This puzzled Jiang Chengxuan and he couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Ancestor, did something happen?¡± Shen Yuanlong hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded. ¡°I just received news that Zeyuan County has been breached by demon beasts.¡± ¡°What?¡± Hearing this news from Shen Yuanlong, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression immediately changed. He knew very well that the Zeyuan County that Shen Yuanlong was talking about was similar to the Flat Land County. It was said that since the demon beast riot broke out, there were more Violet Palace Realm cultivators guarding there than in the Flat Land County. However, how could such a place be breached by demon beasts? One had to know that there were hundreds of millions of mortals and cultivators who resided in Zeyuan County. As if knowing what was on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind, Shen Yuanlong nodded with a solemn expression. ¡°You¡¯re right. The hundreds of millions of mortals and cultivators in Zeyuan County have already become food for those demon beasts. In this demon beast riot, they pretended to target Flat Land County and the other two counties. However, in fact, their true target is Zeyuan County.¡± ¡°How come?¡± Jiang Chengxuan suddenly felt a chill down his spine. He really did not dare to imagine what would happen if the true target of those demon beasts was Flat Land County. Would Flat Land County also become the second Zeyuan County? No wonder after the first demon beast attack, Flat Land County hadn¡¯t been harrassed by demon beasts. At that time, they all thought that the demon beasts were planning a big move. Unexpectedly, the target of their big move was not Flat Land County, but Zeyuan County. ¡°Ancestor, what¡¯s the situation over there now? Did the Ganyang Sect do anything?¡± Jiang Chengxuan suddenly thought of these questions. Zeyuan County was the territory of the human race. The Ganyang Sect would not just watch it fall into the hands of demon beasts, right? It was impossible for them to not do anything, right? Indeed. Shen Yuanlong nodded. ¡°Currently, Supreme Elder Nangong and Supreme Elder Tianqi of the Ganyang Sect have already led the disciples to Zeyuan County. Moreover, they are also transferring forces from other regions to Zeyuan County. They even intended to mobilize our cultivators to help Zeyuan County, but it was rejected by Ancestor Mengxue.¡± ¡°Oh? Is that so?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was a little surprised. He knew that Ancestor Mengxue cultivated calculation techniques. Could it be that there was still some crisis hidden in Flat Land County? Just as this thought flashed through his mind, he and Shen Yuanlong suddenly heard an urgent bell. Accompanying it was a dazzling flame that soared into the sky. ¡°What is that ?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Yuanlong¡¯s expressions changed drastically. ¡°Not good! There¡¯s a large-scale demon beast attack!¡± At the same time, their communication jade talismans suddenly lit up. The two of them realized the seriousness of the problem. They did not dare to delay and immediately rushed out. A moment later. In the large Level 3 protective array. Yun Dongshan looked at the densely packed demon beasts outside the array formation before turning to look at the people with an abnormally solemn expression. ¡°Everyone, I¡¯m afraid the situation is out of control. According to my observation just now, the number of demon beasts that came to attack Flat Land County is on par with the number of demon beasts that destroyed Zeyuan County.¡± ¡°How come?¡± Everyone was puzzled when they heard Yun Dongshan¡¯s words. Tian Qin said in disbelief, ¡°That¡¯s not right. Their main force is clearly still in Zeyuan County. Why would a force of the same scale appear in Flat Land County? This doesn¡¯t make sense at all!¡± Chapter 78 - Chapter 78: The State of enlightenment Chapter 78: The State of enlightenment Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Everyone else present had the same question as Tian Qin. They did not understand where the demon beasts attacking Flat Land County came from? Unless there was more than one demon beast force involved in this riot. At the thought of this, many people present could not help but feel a chill down their spine. Yun Dongshan nodded at everyone with a solemn expression. ¡°Everyone, I believe you¡¯ve already guessed it. That¡¯s right. The force led by the wolf king of the Secluded Mountain is not the only force involved in this riot. The black wind snake king of the Inky Python Mountain is also involved.¡± ¡°What?¡± Hearing Yun Dongshan¡¯s words, everyone present was shocked. The one initiated this riot was the wolf king of the Secluded Mountain. It was one of the greatest enemies of the human race. At the very least, the demon beast riot in the last 600 years was all started by this Demon King. But since when did the Black Wind Snake King of the Inky Python Mountain get involved? Moreover, they did not see this coming at all. Something was wrong! Someone must have blocked their devine senses and blocked some heavenly secrets from being seen. Otherwise, with the ability of a Golden Core Realm cultivator and Shen Mengxue¡¯s calculation ability, it was impossible for her not to notice it. ¡°So what do we do now?¡± Someone raised a question. Yun Dongshan said calmly, ¡°I¡¯ve already told my shifu about this. I believe he and the others will rush over soon. What we have to do next is to try our best to defend Flat Land County and not let it be breached by those demon beasts.¡± ¡°That¡¯s the only way.¡± Under the arrangement of Yun Dongshan, Shen Yuanlong, and Tian Qin, everyone began to set up defenses. As for Zhang Baiyang and Song Hui, they had always been stationed in the north of Flat Land County to prevent any demon beasts from sneaking in. Soon, densely packed demon beasts appeared outside their protective array. These demon beasts seemed to have been given a kamikaze order. Even though they knew that the path ahead was blocked, they still charged towards the Level 3 protective array fearlessly. Boom, boom, boom! In an instant, thousands of demon beasts died, smashing into the array. Seeing this, the expressions of Yun Dongshan, Shen Yuanlong, and Tian Qin were a little ugly. Shen Yuanlong said, ¡°No, we can¡¯t let them continue like this. They clearly want to use those low-level demon beasts to exhaust the power of our array.¡± Tian Qin nodded and said, ¡°That¡¯s right, once the power of our array is weakened to a certain point, it will be unstable.¡± ¡°Then, let¡¯s fight back.¡± Yun Dongshan spoke. At the same time. Behind the densely packed demon beasts, five terrifying figures appeared. They were five Level 3 demon beasts! Three of them were the three that had appeared before. They were the Double-Eyed Demon Snake, the Three-Eyed Eagle, and the Purple-Eyed Demon Wolf. As for the remaining two, they were the Three-Tailed Fire Lizard and the Blue-Eyed Demon Ape. A lizard with three flaming tails and a huge ape with a pair of blue eyes. The auras of the two demons were already infinitely close to the late-stage of Level 3. They should be here to deal with Yun Dongshan, a late-stage Violet Palace Realm cultivator. Their auras collided in midair from afar, sending out invisible shock waves. Instantly, their expressions changed slightly. Yun Dongshan, Shen Yuanlong, and the Three-Tailed Fire Lizard and the Green-eyed Demon Ape did not act rashly. Clearly, they knew in their hearts that now was not the time for people at their level to make a move. On this side. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and the others had just arrived outside the array when they were surrounded by many demon beasts at the same time. Fortunately, with their strength, as long as they weren¡¯t besieged by many high-grade Level 2 demon beasts for a long time, it would not be a problem. In addition, they had many trump cards. Therefore, not long after, many demon beasts died at their hands. Among them were many Level 2 demon beasts. Looking at the progress of the mission under his retina, Jiang Chengxuan did not hold back at all. The Purple Flame Sword in his hand suddenly turned into wisps of wind and began to shuttle among the demon beasts. Almost every time, one or more demon beasts would be killed by the sword. Just like that. After an unknown period of time. Jiang Chengxuan suddenly felt that he had become one with the surrounding wind. It was as if he was a part of the wind. The sword in his hand no longer seemed to be a sword, but invisible air currents that whistled in the air. Slowly, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure became more and more blurry. His movements were unpredictable and his speed couldn¡¯t be caught up at all. Not far away, Shen Ruyan¡¯s beautiful eyes immediately lit up when she saw this. Did he enter a state of enlightenment? On such a battlefield, at such a critical moment. Her husband had actually entered a state of enlightenment that even Golden Core Realm cultivators yearned for. She knew very well how rare this state was. Therefore, at this moment, she did not go over to disturb him, nor did she take the initiative to kill the demon beasts around him. Once he was interrupted, it was very likely that he would be pulled out of that state of enlightenment. That would be a pity. In any case, he had the death exemption token given by Immortal Pelong. It was impossible for these demon beasts to threaten his life. Five minutes passed. Jiang Chengxuan seemed to have become even more ethereal. In the beginning, if one observed carefully, they could more or less catch his movements. However, at this moment, there was no longer any trace of him. Just like the omnipresent wind, he was invisible. Swoosh! Suddenly. There was a soft sound in the air. The head of a high-grade Level 2 demon beast that was trying to sneak attack him fell from its neck and rolled on the ground. The huge body swayed left and right before it fell to the ground with a bang. This was something that caught everyone off guard. Including Shen Ruyan. She did not expect that with her husband¡¯s current cultivation, he could actually kill a high-grade Level 2 demon beast with a single strike. This strength was already infinitely close to the perfected stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm. Buzz! At the same time. With Jiang Chengxuan as the center, circles of green light wheels suddenly began to spin. In the beginning, the green light wheel was small. However, as time passed, the green light wheel became larger and larger, and its speed became faster and faster. In the end, when the green light wheel completely dissipated, there was no longer a living demon beast within a hundred meters of Jiang Chengxuan.. Chapter 79 - Chapter 79: Sneak Attack of a Level 3 Demon Beast Chapter 79: Sneak Attack of a Level 3 Demon Beast Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Ssss! This scene caused many people to gasp in shock. What did Jiang Chengxuan do just now? In just a short while, so many demon beasts had died in his hands. Even Shen Ruyan could not conceal the astonishment in her beautiful eyes. It seemed that her husband had gained a lot this time. This was indeed the case. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan had officially cultivated his Breeze Sword Technique to perfection. Not only did the power and speed greatly increased, Moreover, even the True Essence consumed to use it was reduced to a relatively small extent. Most importantly, his cultivation level successfully entered the sixth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm through the state of enlightenment. His True Essence had increased by about 30% compared to before. If Jiang Chengxuan was not wrong, all of this should be related to the combat talent rewarded by the system. Looking at the progress of the mission under his retina, he realized that it had already reached 96%. Next, he only needed to kill four more Level 2 demon beasts to complete the mission. ¡°ROAR!¡± It was at this moment that a terrifying sound wave swept towards Jiang Chengxuan. The sound wave seemed to carry some kind of shock effect. Along the way, all the rocks were shattered. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s pupils constricted. Shen Ruyan¡¯s beautiful eyes widened. ¡°It¡¯s a Level 3 demon beast!¡± Among the group of Level 1 and Level 2 demon beasts, a demon beast with wings on its back and an obscure aura around it that looked like a bat was staring at Jiang Chengxuan. Who would have thought that a Level 3 demon beast would actually hide among a group of Level 1 and Level 2 demon beasts and even launch a sneak attack? Moreover, the target of its sneak attack was not a Violet Palace Realm cultivator, but only a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Facing such a cunning Level 3 demon beast, ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivators would definitely die. Fortunately, Jiang Chengxuan was not an ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivator. The moment he sensed the danger of death, he threw out all the Level 2 defensive talismans on him. Earth Spirit Shield Talisman, Flame Light Barrier Talisman, Water Essence Great Wall Talisman, Turtle Shell Spirit Shield Talisman, and so on. At the same time, he cast several Level 2 defensive spells. Turtle Shell Earth Shield Spell, Heavenly Shield Spell, Mystic Void Round Light Spell¡­ That was not all. Jiang Chengxuan then took out his two Level 2 defensive Dharma artifacts, the low-grade Level 2 Purple-Gold Spirit Shield, and the mid-grade Level 2 Green Wood Heavenly Light Shield. There was a series of bangs. The Level 2 defensive talismans he took out were broken first. Even his Level 2 defensive spells were useless. In the end, the sound wave landed on his two Level 2 defensive Dharma artifacts. The Purple-Gold Spirit Shield only lasted for less than a breath before it was shattered on the spot. The Green Wood Heavenly Light Shield lasted a little longer. However, it was also sent flying in less than a breath¡¯s time. Moreover, the light on its surface was dimmed. It was obvious that it had been severely damaged Seeing that the sound wave was still rapidly attacking him, Jiang Chengxuan gritted his teeth and threw out five more talismans in one go. It was the golden-armored puppet talisman. The puppets in golden armor immediately raised their saber and self-destructed with a surging aura. Boom, boom, boom! In an instant, the explosion caused mushroom clouds to rise. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure flew hundreds of meters away before stopping after smashing into a small mountain. There was a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth. Fortunately, after throwing out all his trump cards, he managed to survive this sound wave. ¡°Bastard! You¡¯re courting death!¡± An angry shout suddenly came from the sky. Shen Yuanlong was furious. His Level 3 Dharma treasure, the Cosmic Void Sword, turned into a light and shot at the Level 3 demon beast, the Stealthy Bat. He was really enraged. He did not expect that there was actually a Sealthy Bat hidden among those low-level demon beasts. When the sword light swept through the air, the void seemed to have been shattered. The Stealthy Bat had just transformed into Level 3. How could it withstand Shen Yuanlong¡¯s angry attack? One of its wings was pierced by Shen Yuanlong¡¯s Cosmic Void Sword on the spot, spilling a large amount of purple-brown blood in the air. However, just as Shen Yuanlong was about to continue attacking the bat, the Purple-Eyed Demon Wolf, the Double-Eyed Demon Snake, the Three-Eyed Eagle, the Three-Tailed Fire Lizard, and the Green-Eyed Demon Ape all made a move. This forced Tian Qin and Yun Dongshan to attack together. Just like that, the battle between the Violet Palace Realm cultivators and Level 3 demon beast erupted. Amidst the bangs and booms in the air, Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes never left the Stealthy Bat. Needless to say, the Stealthy Bat¡¯s sneak attack on Jiang Chengxuan had totally infuriated his Dao compasion. She kept calculating the distance between her and the Stealthy Bat. She was waiting for the best time to attack. Finally. Just as the Stealthy Bat was about to leave the Level 3 battlefield and was about to come down to the ground to slaughter the Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators, Shen Ruyan, who originally stood rooted to the ground, suddenly turned into a bolt of lightning. Crackle- Colorful lightning intertwined. The Stealthy Bat did not expect that a Foundation Establishment Cultivator would dare to take the initiative to attack a Level 3 demon beast like itself. For a moment, it was dazzled by the lightning. It was precisely at that moment that a flying sword with raging flames and lightning landed on its body. The Stealthy Bat immediately let out a scream. The wing that was injured by Shen Yuanlong just now was actually cut off by that sword. The bat was suddenly overwhelmed by fear. It instinctively thought that the person who had attacked it just now was a Violet Palace Realm cultivator hiding in the dark. It quickly retreated. However, this retreat would send it to its demise. Behind it, a huge net formed by lightning had appeared at some point. This retreat caused the bat to fall into the huge net that was closing in. There was a ripping sound. Dazzling electric arcs immediately surrounded the Stealthy Bat. This electric arc seemed to have some special power. It actually made the Level 3 demon beast¡¯s body feel waves of intense numbness. The bat knew that it was in a life-threatening situation. However, before it could do anything, the lightning and fire sword light that had appeared previously suddenly transformed into hundreds of sword shadows in the air. Then, those sword shadows fused into one. With a swoosh, it slashed at the Stealthy Bat¡¯s body! Chapter 80 - Chapter 80: Unforeseen Event, The Fall of Tian Qin Chapter 80: Unforeseen Event, The Fall of Tian Qin Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Puff- Blood splattered everywhere. The Stealthy Bat¡¯s huge body was instantly split into two. One could see endless lightning and flames devouring the body of the Stealthy Bat. It was not until this moment that Shen Ruyan reappeared in everyone¡¯s vision. The surroundings immediately fell silent. Everyone looked at the corpse of the Stealthy Bat in shock. What did they just see? A Level 3 demon beast, an existence comparable to a Violet Palace Realm cultivator, actually died at the hands of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Even though she had already reached the ninth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, Even though the Level 3 demon beast had already been severely injured beforehand, Killing a Level 3 demon beast while still in the Foundation Establishment Realm still shocked everyone. Jiang Chengxuan also couldn¡¯t help but reveal a look of shock. Just now, when he went all out to block the attack of the Stealthy Bat, he knew very well how powerful it was. But in the end, his Dao companion relied on her cultivation to kill the Stealthy Bat.. This was really¡­ Jiang Chengxuan did not know what to say. However, he had to admit that he was touched by Shen Ruyan being so protective of him. ¡°ROAR!¡± At this moment, the five Level 3 demon beasts in the sky finally returned to their senses. They were also shocked by Shen Ruyan¡¯s actions just now. A Level 3 demon beast actually died in the hands of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. It was simply unbelievable. However, the demon beasts also realized one thing, which was that Shen Ruyan must die. Otherwise, once she grew stronger, she would definitely become a huge threat to the demon beast race. It was the same for her Dao companion, Jiang Chengxuan. With his mid-stage Foundation Establishment Realm cultivation, not only did he reveal the strength of the perfected stage Foundation Establishment Realm, but he also blocked the attack of a Level 3 demon beast. He was also a potential threat and had to be eliminated. ¡°Hmph! You actually let yourself be distracted when fighting me. Do you really think I can¡¯t kill you?¡± Suddenly, Yun Dongshan snorted coldly. Immediately after, a crescent-shaped Dharma treasure above his head suddenly erupted with an extremely dazzling light. The Dharma treasure shot out sharp beams of light, instantly leaving several bloody holes on the three-tailed Fire Lizard and the blued-eyed demon ape in front of him. ¡°ROAR!¡± The two demon beasts let out a painful roar. The three tails behind the Three-Tailed Fire Lizard emitted red, blue, and yellow flames. The demon ape with blue eyes spat out a diamond-shaped Dharma treasure that drew a demonic arc in the air. The two demon beasts joined forces and barely blocked Yun Dongshan¡¯s attack. Seeing this, Yun Dongshan reached out and grabbed at the air. With a buzz, the sky suddenly dimmed. Immediately after, a little starlight lit up in the air. It then turned into a sword rain and shot towards the three-tailed Fire Lizard and the blued-eyed demon ape with a howl that could bring destruction to everything. It was the Level 3 spell that he was famous for, the Light Condensation Sword Spell! There was a series of bangs. These beams of lights that were like raindrops shot against the protective barrier around the Three-Tailed Fire Lizard and the blue-eyed demon ape, immediately causing loud bangs like a cannonball. The bodies of the two demon beasts shook violently. Blood kept gushing out of their mouths. At this moment, the blue-eyed demon ape suddenly roared, ¡°At this point, are you still unwilling to surrender? Then I¡¯ll destroy you one by one!¡± After demon beasts reached Level 3, they already had intelligence not inferior to humans. Moreover, they could speak normally like humans. The only difference was that there was still a beast nature in them. When they were angry or agitated, they would still act on instinct. The moment the demon ape finished speaking, a sinister laughter suddenly sounded in the air. Yun Dongshan, who was suppressing the two demons, changed his expression drastically. He suddenly retreated and shouted, ¡°Be careful!¡± Puff¡ª However, his reminder was still too late. As soon as he finished speaking, a black claw pierced through Tian Qin¡¯s chest and took out a beating heart. ¡°Uh¡­¡± Tian Qin did not expect to be sneaked upon and attacked without knowing it. She lowered her head and looked at her hollowed chest. Suddenly, large amounts of black blood gushed out of her mouth. She spat out a few words with difficulty. ¡°The Shadow Demon!¡± Puff¡ª Immediately, a black light flashed and Tian Qin¡¯s beautiful head fell. This made the disciples of the Sunset Sect, who were still fighting the demon beasts, cry out in grief. ¡°Grand Elder!¡± At the same time, Shen Yuanlong, who was fighting the Three-eyed Eagle and the Purple-Eyed Demon Wolf, suddenly sensed a great danger descending. He did not have time to think and suddenly retreated. Puff¡ª However, he was also a step too late. His right hand was cut off at the shoulder by a black light. An evil and cold black flame began to wrap around his body. Fortunately, Shen Yuanlong was decisive. The Cosmic Void Sword that had dimmed suddenly erupted with an extremely dazzling light. It spun around him. Sizzle! The cold black flames were instantly dissipated by the Cosmic Void Sword. Even so, Shen Yuanlong still suffered irreversible damage this time. Not only was his body severely injured, but even his lifespan was greatly reduced. He would probably not have many years to live. At this moment, he was staring fixedly at a certain spot on his right. There, a shadow-like figure was holding a black-brown bone claw and laughing wildly at everyone. ¡°Hahaha! How satisfying! I didn¡¯t expect that cultivators like you who claim to be righteous would have such a day!¡± ¡°Shadow Ghost Claw!¡± Shen Yuanlong and Yun Dongshan ignored the person¡¯s laughter. Intead, they were staring at the black-brown bone claw in his hand. ¡°It¡¯s actually this demonic treasure!¡± Yun Dongshan gritted his teeth. He knew very well that the demonic cultivator in front of him was holding a Dharma treasure infinitely close to Level 4. It was a Dharma treasure that the Golden Core demonic cultivator known as the Shadow Demon often gave to subordinates to fight. It was this Dharma treasure that had taken Tian Qin¡¯s life and severely injured Shen Yuanlong. ¡°Damn it!¡± Yun Dongshan knew that this was going to be troublesome. This was because at this moment, he suddenly discovered that other than the demonic cultivator in front of him, there were many other demonic cultivators lurking around. These rats were actually colluding with the demon beasts. Just as this thought flashed through his mind, Yun Dongshan and everyone present discovered that after those demonic cultivators arrived, several huge figures with extremely terrifying auras had appeared. It was another four Level 3 demon beasts! Chapter 81 - Chapter 81: Three Golden Core Realm Cultivators Chapter 81: Three Golden Core Realm Cultivators Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations It was Level 3 demon beasts of the Inky Python Mountain! When Yun Dongshan, Shen Yuanlong, and the others saw the four new demon beasts, they immediately recognized them. This made their hearts sink. Five demon beasts from the Secluded Mountain, four Level 3 demon beasts from the Inky Python Mountain, and lastly, one, two, and three. Three Violet Palace Realm demonic cultivators. There were a total of twelve combat strengths above the Violet Palace Realm. It seemed that they were really determined to occupy Flat Land County. This was not including some Level 4 Dharma treasures they might be carrying. Yun Dongshan and Shen Yuanlong looked at each other and felt helpless. Could it be that the Shen Immortal Family is going to be eliminated today? Shen Yuanlong was indignant. However, there was nothing he could do. Because with their strength, it was impossible for them to defeat so many enemies. It wouldn¡¯t change anything even if Zhang Baiyang and Song Hui came to their aid. There was no way to reverse the situation. Unless Immortal Pelong was here now. However, the probability was too low. As if knowing what was on Shen Yuanlong¡¯s mind, the demonic cultivator said with a chuckle, ¡°Do you think Immortal Pelong will come over to help you? To tell you the truth, Phantom Demon, Xia Fciyang, and the Black Wind Snake King of the Inky Python Mountain are waiting to deal with him on the path he has to pass to get here. Therefore, don¡¯t give yourself false hope. Today, the entire Flat Land County will become the food for these hungry beasts.¡± Hearing the demonic cultivator¡¯s words, despair appeared on the faces of the cultivators present. Clearly, they had already realized that the situation was hopeless. The only thing they could do now was to struggle for a while longer. ¡°Is that so?¡± However, at this moment, a playful voice suddenly sounded in everyone¡¯s ears. ¡°Who?¡± The expressions of the demonic cultivator and the Level 3 demon beasts all changed. They suddenly turned to look at a spot in the air. There, a middle-aged man in a brown robe with an indifferent expression was quietly floating in the air. There were two people standing beside him. One of them was tall and held a spear in his hand. He was one of the three Supreme Elders of the Ganyang Sect, Nangong Baizhan! The second one was Hong Tianqi. The other wore a starlight crown on his head and seemed to be surrounded by countless stars. He was the Golden Core Supreme Elder of the Starlight Sect, Situ Zhan. Seeing these three people appear, the demonic cultivator and the Level 3 demon beasts panicked, and endless fear suddenly overwhelmed them. ¡°Hong Tianqi, Nangong Baizhan, Situ Zhan! Shouldn¡¯t you be in Zeyuan County? Situ Zhan, when did you join up with the Supreme Elders of the Ganyang Sect?¡± A disdainful smile appeared on Situ Zhan¡¯s face. ¡°We are here naturally to eliminate you little rats. We originally wanted to wait for the Wolf King and the Black Wind Snake King to appear before showing up. However, they seemed to have sensed something in advance and actually only sent you little rats. However, it¡¯s not in vain that we traveled so far because someone we wanted to hunt down is also here. Isn¡¯t that so, Brother Gucheng?¡± As soon as this Supreme Elder from the Starlight Sect finished speaking, the starlight crown on his head suddenly lit up with endless dazzling starlight. With a swoosh, endless light aimed and shot towards a certain spot in the air, forcing a figure covered in shadow to appear in a sorry state. It was the Golden Core demonic cultivator known as the Shadow Demon, Zhao Gucheng! He stared fixedly at Situ Zhan, who was bathing in endless starlight. He could not help but grit his teeth and say word by word, ¡°Starlight Sect, Level 4 Dharma treasure, Brilliance Crown!¡± This treasure was his natural nemesis. With this treasure, the Shadow Demon, Zhao Gucheng, did not dare to fight Situ Zhan head-on. Not to mention, there were also Hong Tianqi and Nangong Baizhan, the two Golden Core Realm cultivators. In an instant, the Shadow Demon, Zhao Gucheng, turned into a dark light and fled into the distance. As for his disciples¡­ Now that he could not even protect himself, why would he care about their lives? ¡°Brother Situ, I¡¯ll leave Zhao Gucheng to you.¡± Hong Tianqi looked at Situ Zhan and said calmly, ¡°As for these rats, Elder Nangong and I will quickly deal with them. After that, we will catch up with you. If possible, we will end Zhao Guchcng¡¯s life today.¡± ¡°Ok!¡± Situ Zhan nodded slightly. Soon, his figure turned into countless stars and disappeared in front of everyone. This change was too sudden. It was so sudden that everyone present had yet to come back to their senses. Especially the cultivators of the Sunset Sect and the Shen Immortal Family. From their conversation just now, Hong Tianqi and the other two seemed to have arrived long ago. However, since they were already here, why didn¡¯t they attack? They watched as Tian Qin of the Sunset Sect died and the ancestor of the Shen Immortal Family seriously injured. Why was that? Could it be that it was to lure out the Wolf King and the others? Most likely, it was the case. If they could lure out the Wolf King that was continuously harming the human race for many hundreds of years and severely injure the Black Wind Snake King at the same time, not to mention a mere Violet Palace Realm cultivator, they would not even bat an eye if Zheng Pelong¡¯s personal disciple, Yun Dongshan, died in front of them. This was the difference in thinking between high-level cultivators and low-level cultivators. In their eyes, killing a Golden Core Realm demon beast was more important than anything. They were looking at the bigger picture and were ready to make necessary sacrifices. However, in the eyes of Jiang Chcngxuan and the other Foundation Establishment Realm and Qi Refinement Realm cultivators, it was very difficult for them to relate to Hong Tianqi and the other two. Jiang Chengxuan could not accept what they did. For the sake of the so-called bigger picture, they watched people die when they clearly had the ability to save them. This was simply ridiculous. He did not know if he would do this for the sake of the bigger picture when he reached that position or reached a certain height. However, he knew that when one was not strong enough, no matter what thoughts and opinions one had, they were not important and would not mean anything. There was no possibility of the weak arguing with the strong. The only thing you can do is to accumulate strength and try to become stronger, stronger, and stronger! Chapter 82 - Chapter 82: Dispute Chapter 82: Dispute Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment. Be it the Violet Palace Realm demonic cultivators or the Level 3 demon beasts, they were all like rats that had seen a cat and began to scatter in different directions. Facing two Golden Core Realm cultivators, it was impossible for them to be their match. They didn¡¯t even have the thought that perhaps with their strength combined, they might be able to fight the two of them for a few rounds. Even if there was a chance to win, with the selfish nature of demonic cultivators and demon beasts, would they really cooperate with each other to resist the two Golden Core cultivators? The answer was no. Therefore, in the next moment, Jiang Chengxuan and the others saw that the arrogant demonic cultivators and many Level 3 demon beasts were fleeing in panic like stray dogs. However, the two Golden Cores were determined to clean them up. Without hesitation, the spear in Nangong Baizhan¡¯s hand pierced through the bodies of three Level 3 demon beasts and completely tore them apart. Then, he raised his hand and swung it. With a buzz, an extremely terrifying huge spear shadow pierced through the heads of two demonic cultivators and exploded them in the air. Meanwhile, Hong Tianqi raised his hand and flicked his finger indifferently. There was a rumble. A mountain that was a thousand feet tall suddenly pressed down on the remaining demonic cultivators and demon beasts. At this moment, time stopped. The demonic cultivators and demon beasts who were fleeing in panic were like little bugs sealed in amber. No matter how they struggled and tried, they could not move at all. Just like that. The Purple-Eyed Demon Wolf, the Double-Eyed Demon Snake, the Three-Eyed Eagle, the Three-Tailed Fire Lizard, and the demonic cultivators were all crushed into powder by this mountain. They died on the spot! Only the Blue-eyed Demon Ape seemed to have activated a Level L, Space Breaking Talisman at the critical moment and disappeared into the void. At this moment, everyone who saw this scene was extremely shocked. As expected of a Golden Core Realm cultivator, his strength was indeed terrifying. The high and mighty Violet Palace Realm cultivators were only slightly larger ants in front of the two of them. Compared to Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment cultivators like them, the difference was not huge. ¡°Disciple Yun, go and chase after the remaining demon beasts immediately, including those demonic cultivators. Try your best not to let any of them off. Supreme Elder Nangong and I will chase after the Shadow Demon, Zhao Gucheng.¡± At this moment, Hong Tianqi turned to look at Yun Dongshan, who was in the crowd, and instructed calmly. Yun Dongshan immediately bowed. ¡°Yes, Supre Elder Hong!¡± When he looked up again, Hong Tianqi and Nangong Baizhan were no longer in the air. He couldn¡¯t help but reveal a bitter smile. At this moment, he roughly understood what the two supreme elders were up to. They intentionally spread the news that they were going to Zeyuan County. But in fact, they joined forces with the Supreme Elder of the Starlight Sect, Situ Zhan, to secretly enter Flat Land County. It was probably because they wanted to take the opportunity to give the Wolf King a fatal blow. Yun Dongsha was too familiar with such a tactic. If he guessed correctly, it should be Elder Mengxue¡¯s idea. He just did not know how Elder Mengxue would react to Hong Tianqi and the others doing nothing to save Tian Qi and causing Shen Yuanlong to be seriously injured. Hopefully, nothing bad would happen. However, it was undeniable that Hong Tianqi and Nangong Baizhan¡¯s tactic was quite effective. If they could successfully kill Zhao Guchcng with Situ Zhan, it would be considered a huge victory. At the same time, Xie Feiyang and the Black Wind Snake King, who were stalling Zheng Pelong, suddenly seemed to have received a message. The expressions on their faces changed at the same time. The two demons did not delay at all. After colliding fiercely with Zheng Pelong¡¯s sword, they turned into streaks of light and instantly disappeared into the distant sky. Seeing this, Zheng Pelong, who was standing quietly in midair, suddenly had a deep look in his eyes. He muttered, ¡°Hong Tianqi, Nangong Baizhan, did you succeed? I hope that the two of you won¡¯t cause any trouble for me this time. You must protect that person from the Shen family. Otherwise, I really won¡¯t be able to face my Dao companion.¡± As he muttered to himself, Zheng Pelong¡¯s figure had already disappeared on the spot. Half a month later. Yun Dongshan and Shen Yuanlong received the news. It was said that the Shadow Demon, Zhao Gucheng, had his physical body destroyed by Situ Zhan, Hong Tianqi, and Nangong Baizhan, leaving behind a Golden Core before managing to escape. This was equivalent to completely cutting off the other party¡¯s path to the Dao. Even if he wanted to recover in the future, it would be impossible without a hundred or two hundred years. Moreover, even if he recovered in the end, the cultivation and strength of Zhao Gucheng would be greatly reduced. He might die in the hands of another Golden Core demonic cultivator midway. After all, it was not strange for demonic cultivators to plunder each other. On the other hand, it was said that Shen Mengxue had a dispute with Hong Tianqi, who had returned to the Ganyang Sect after the incident. This time, Shen Mengxue seemed to be really angry. She actually asked Hong Tianqi, the Golden Core Supreme Elder, to give her an explanation in front of everyone in the Ganyang Sect. Only Shen Mengxue had the courage to do this. She had accumulated enough contributions for the Ganyang Sect and her prestige was high enough. Otherwise, if it was someone else, they would definitely not be able to bear the consequences. After all, in the cultivation world, it was a huge taboo to offend one¡¯s superiors. Even if you¡¯re right, you¡¯re not because you have a low cultivation level. However, Shen Mengxue was obviously different. First of all, her contribution to the Ganyang Sect was not inferior to the three Golden Core Supreme Elders. In addition, she had Zheng Pelong behind her. Moreover, strictly speaking, Hong Tianqi was in the wrong to begin with. Therefore, although Hong Tianqi was unhappy with Shen Mengxue¡¯s attitude, he did not flare up. In the end, Hong Tianqi used a piece of Violet Palace Jade as an apology to let this matter rest. What kind of an item was Violet Palace Jade? It was a supreme treasure that could nurture a Violet Palace Realm cultivator. It was impossible for Hong Tianqi, who was usually domineering, to not hold a grudge.. Chapter 83 - Chapter 83: End of the Demon Beast Riot Chapter 83: End of the Demon Beast Riot Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Shen Mengxue clearly knew this as well. Therefore, after she obtained the Violet Palace Jade from Hong Tianqi, she immediately instructed the Shen family to use it as soon as possible. At this moment. In a temporary cave abode. Shen Yuanlong placed the Violet Palace Jade he had obtained from Shen Mengxue in front of Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Shen Daoming. It could be seen that Shen Yuanlong¡¯s aura was clearly much weaker than before. Even his head had a lot of white hair. He said, ¡°Daoming, Ruyan, and Chengxuan, according to your contributions this time, the three of you all have a chance to fight for this Violet Palace Jade. As for who should get it, discuss it yourselves. I won¡¯t say too much.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and said, ¡°Ancestor, I¡¯m still quite a distance away from breaking through to the Violet Palace Realm. Even if you give me this jade, I won¡¯t need it for the time being, so I won¡¯t fight for it.¡± In fact, Jiang Chengxuan had already obtained the opportunity to advance to the Violet Palace Realm from the system. The moment he completed the hundred demon-slayings mission, the system rewarded him with a Breakthrough Bead. As the name suggested, this Breakthrough Bead was used by cultivators to break through. Not only could it allow one to successfully break through, but there would not be any hidden dangers during this process. There was even a chance for people to comprehend extraordinary abilities during the breakthrough. Therefore, the Violet Palace Jade was really useless to Jiang Chengxuan. Shen Ruyan also shook her head. ¡°I don¡¯t need the Violet Palace Jade either. I¡¯ll leave it to Brother.¡± Hearing this, Shen Daoming hesitated. He looked at Shen Ruyan and said, ¡°Ruyan, your cultivation has already reached the ninth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. If you want to break through to the Violet Palace Realm, this jade might be more suitable for you. As for me¡­¡± ¡°I really don¡¯t need it.¡± Before Shen Daoming could finish, Shen Ruyan shook her head again. ¡°If I really want to break through to the Violet Palace Realm, I will use my own method. Therefore, Brother, you don¡¯t have to decline anymore. Take it.¡± As she spoke, she had already pushed the jade to Shen Daoming. Shen Daoming wanted to say more, but Shen Ruyan interrupted him. ¡°Brother, if I want to break through to the Violet Palace Realm, I¡¯m 80% confident even without any external items. On the other hand, if you don¡¯t use this Violet Palace Jade, even if you have the Scarlet Flame Crystal and the Purple True Pill, how confident are you that you can break through to the Violet Palace Realm?¡± Shen Daoming was rendered speechless. However, Shen Yuanlong¡¯s eyes lit up. He looked at Shen Ruyan and asked excitedly, ¡°Ruyan, is what you said true?¡± Shen Ruyan nooded. ¡°Good, good, good!¡± Shen Yuanlong was so excited that he said good three times. ¡°In that case, if you and Daoming can both advance to the Violet Palace Realm in the future, even if I¡¯m no longer around, the Shen family will still be safe under your protection.¡± ¡°Ancestor, don¡¯t say that.¡± Shen Daoming wanted to cheer him up. However, Shen Yuanlong smiled and shook his head. ¡°It¡¯s fine. I know my own situation. In my current state, I can¡¯t live a few years at most. Previously, I was worried about what would happen to the Shen Immortal Family after I left. However, if you and Ruyan can successfully advance to the Violet Palace Realm in the future, then even if I leave, I won¡¯t worry too much. Alright¡­¡± At this point, Shen Yuanlong clearly did not want to continue this topic. He waved his hand and said, ¡°This matter ends here. I think the demon beast riot is about to end. When the demon beast riot is officially over, the Hong family might make a move. However, while I¡¯m still around, I won¡¯t let them harm you. The only thing you need to do next is to increase your strength.¡± Just as Shen Yuanlong had said, the demon beast riot was officially declared over after it lasted for two more years. Perhaps it was because too many Level 3 demon beasts had died at once, or perhaps it was because what happened to the Shadow Demon, Zhao Gucheng, frightened them. In short, in the two years that followed, there was no large-scale beast attack from the Secluded Mountain on Flat Land County. However, it was said that the beast attack in other places was still very terrifying. Almost every once in a while, news that a certain place had been broken through by demon beasts would spread. The people were plunged into misery and suffering. In addition. Half a month after the demon beast riot officially ended. A piece of news that made everyone feel very uneasy suddenly spread throughout the Yun Nation. After this demon beast riot, the time for each demon beast riot in the future went from once every 200 years to once every 100 years. This news was like a bolt from the blue, causing all the cultivators to panic. Previously, the demon beast riot that happened every 200 years had already made it difficult for the human race to recover. Now that the time was shortened by half, wouldn¡¯t the situation of the human race be even more difficult in the future? No one knew what was going on with the higher-ups of the human race. Why did they do nothing about such a ridiculous request? At this moment. In the Shen Immortal Family¡¯s base, Splendid Jade Mountain. The current ancestor of the Shen Immortal Family, Shen Yuanlong, looked at the elders of the Shen family and slowly said, ¡°The interval of the demon beast riot outbreak is not something you and I can decide. No matter how much you complain, it¡¯s meaningless. The only thing we can do is to use the time we have to increase our cultivation and strength as much as possible. Next, let¡¯s talk about the distribution of rewards of this demon beast riot.¡± As he spoke, Shen Yuanlong had already sent a contribution list to every Shen family elder present. The distribution of rewards after this battle was calculated by the Ganyang Sect. After they confirmed the items they wanted to exchange for, the Ganyang Sect would send someone to deliver the items At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at the contribution list in their hands and realized that the amount of contributions they had made in the demon beast riot was really huge. Other than those people at the Violet Palace Realm, they contributed the most among all the Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators. Their contribution even exceeded a few cultivators who had just advanced to the Violet Palace Realm. Just the number of demon beasts they killed was dozens or hundreds of times that of other cultivators.. Chapter 84 - Chapter 84: Someone Sent by the Hong Family (1) Chapter 84: Someone Sent by the Hong Family (1) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at the rows of treasures on the exchange list. The first thing they noticed was the five-element spiritual crystals that could help Foundation Establishment cultivators break through to the Violet Palace Realm. There were a total of three crystals. They were the wood-element Azure Dragon Wood Crystal, the earth-element Earth Spirit Crystal, and the metal-element White Emperor Gold Crystal. Next was the Purple True Pill that could protect a cultivator¡¯s meridians and soul. However, the contribution points needed to exchange for each of these treasures were simply astronomical. To Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, it was not a problem to exchange for it. They didn¡¯t want to exchange for it because it was not of much use to them. However, Shen Ruyan still spent a large sum of contribution points to exchange for a Purple True Pill. Needless to say, Shen Ruyan did not exchange this Purple True Pill for herself, but for the family. Coupled with the Crimson Flame Crystal from the mine, it might be able to help the Shen Immortal Family gain another Violet Palace Realm cultivator. This was also a form of repayment to her family that had nurtured and raised her. Next, Shen Ruyan used all her contribution points to exchange for a Lightning Stone. This Lightning Stone was a rather precious lightning-element ore among Level 3 precious materials. It could be used to refine Level 3 Dharma treasures or be fused into the Dharma treasure embryo to increase the power and quality of the Dharma treasure embryo. Without a doubt, Shen Ruyan exchanged for this stone for her Thunderbolt Lightning Fire Sword. After Shen Ruyan finished exchanging for the treasures she needed, Jiang Chengxuan had also finished choosing the items he needed. A Five Elements True Technique for Violet Palace Realm cultivator and a high-grade Level 2 defensive Dharma artifact. It was called the Sea-Ring Bell. It was made of Brass Heavenly Jade, Water Condensation True Jade, and Void Golden Crystal. Not only did it have extremely strong defensive functions, but it also had the power to reflect some attacks. Among all the Level 2 high-grade defensive Dharma artifacts, it could be considered top-grade. Previously, in order to block the attack of the Stealthy Bat, his Purple-Gold Spirit Shield was completely destroyed, and the Green Wood Heavenly Shield was also severely damaged. Although he had already repaired it, a mid-grade Level 2 defensive Dharma artifact was no longer enough. Now that he had exchanged for this Sea-Ring Bell, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attack and defense could be considered perfect for his realm. After everyone had chosen the treasures they wanted, Shen Yuanlong did not continue to keep everyone here. He immediately announced that the meeting was over. A few days later. The treasures that Jiang Chengxuan and the others exchanged for were sent to them. What followed that was that many people chose to enter seclusion to cultivate. Among them were the family head, Shen Daoming, Jiang Chengxuan, and Shen Ruyan. Shen Daoming wanted to adjust his state and prepare to attempt to break through to the Violet Palace Realm. Shen Ruyan was in a hurry to fuse the Lightning Stone into her Level 3 Dharma treasure embryo. As for Jiang Chengxuan, he wanted to try to break through to the late-stage Foundation Establishment Realm and refine the Level 2 high-grade defensive Dharma artifact, the Sea-Ring Bell. He returned to the cultivation room in his cave abode. Jiang Chengxuan immediately took out a pill from his body. It was the Profound Essence Pill used to break through to the late-stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm. He had exchanged it from the treasure vault of the Shen Immortal Family. In the past two years, Jiang Chengxuan had already perfected his sixth level Foundation Establishment Realm cultivation through constant battles with demon beasts. At this moment, he was only one step away from breaking through to the late-stage Foundation Establishment Realm. When Jiang Chengxuan consumed the Profound Essence Pill in his hand, the True Essence in his body became abnormally active. He was not in a hurry. He calmly began to circulate the Five Elements True Technique over and over again. Once, twice, ten times, twenty times, thirty times¡­ When he circulated the Five Elements True Technique for the thirtieth time, a light cracking sound suddenly came from his body. It sounded as if some obstacle had been broken. A wave of True Essence that was nearly 40% thicker than before suddenly began to swim in his body. A smile appeared on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face. Seventh level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, success! At this moment, he had a feeling that if he faced the attack of the Stealthy Bat again, he would definitely not be in such a sorry state. Half a year later. Jiang Chengxuan had already completely consolidated his seventh level Foundation Establishment Realm. Therefore, he took out the Sea-ring Bell and began to refine it. At the same time. An elder at the Violet Palace Realm from the Hong family suddenly descended on the Shen Immortal Family. This person¡¯s name was Hong Chengfei, and he was the ancestor of Hong Wentao¡¯s family line. When he brought people to the Shen Immortal Family, it immediately alarmed everyone. Ancestor Shen Yuanlong even personally appeared and greeted Hong Chengfei. ¡°Fellow Daoist Hong, you¡¯ve come from afar. Is there anything you need?¡± Hong Chengfei smiled at Shen Yuanlong and said, ¡°Brother Yuanlong, since you know that I came from afar, why didn¡¯t you invite me in?¡± Hearing his words, a trace of anger immediately appeared in the eyes of some cultivators of the Shen Immortal Family around Shen Yuanlong. Shen Yuanlong was not angry. When he heard this, he immediately smiled and made an inviting gesture to Hong Chengfei and the others. ¡°My apologies. Fellow Daoist Hong, please.¡± As he spoke, he personally led Hong Chengfei and the others to the guest hall. After the disciples of the Shen Immortal Family brought them spiritual tea, Shen Yuanlong looked at Hong Chengfei and said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Hong, can you tell me what brought you here?¡± Hong Chengfei picked up the spiritual tea in front of him and took a sip. Then, he looked at Shen Yuanlong with a faint smile and said, ¡°Brother Yuanlong, you¡¯re such a smart person. Don¡¯t tell me you really don¡¯t know my motive for coming to the Shen Immortal Family?¡± Hearing this, the smile on Shen Yuanlong¡¯s face finally faded. He looked at Hong Chengfei and slowly shook his head. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Fellow Daoist Hong. I really don¡¯t know why you¡¯re here.¡± ¡°Fine.¡± Hong Chengfei shrugged helplessly and put down the teacup in his hand. He looked at Shen Yuanlong and slowly spat out three words. ¡°Violet Palace Jade.¡± ¡°What?¡± Upon hearing Hong Chengfei¡¯s words, the expressions of Shen Yuanlong and the Shen family members present changed drastically. Shen Yuanlong narrowed his eyes and looked at Hong Chengfei coldly. ¡°Fellow Daoist Hong, I don¡¯t quite understand what you mean. ¡°Why? Could it be that you juniors of the Hong family want to take back what Ancestor Hong gave to us?¡± Chapter 85 - Chapter 85: Someone Sent by the Hong Family (2) Chapter 85: Someone Sent by the Hong Family (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing Shen Yuanlong¡¯s words, the smile on Hong Chengfei¡¯s face did not fade. ¡°Brother Yuanlong, what are you talking about? As juniors, how can we take back what our Ancestor gave to you?¡± ¡°So what do you want¡­ ?¡± Shen Yuanlong was still vigilant. Vaguely, he had already grasped Hong Chengfei¡¯s true motive for coming. Hong Chengfei smiled and said, ¡°We just want to buy back the Violet Palace Jade that our ancestor gave you back then. Brother Yuanlong, please don¡¯t refuse for the sake of the Hong family.¡± What did he mean by for the sake of the Hong family? This was clearly a blatant threat. Shen Baifei, Shen Rushuang, and the other elders looked like they were on the verge of flaring up. Only Shen Yuanlong could barely maintain his calm. He asked calmly, ¡°Then what price are you willing to pay to buy the Violet Palace Jade back?¡± ¡°Ancestor¡­¡± Shen Baifei, Shen Rushuang, and the others turned to look at him. They wanted to say something, but Shen Yuanlong waved his hand and stopped them. Hong Chengfei smiled and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, we won¡¯t let you suffer a loss.¡± After a pause, Hong Chengfei continued, ¡°The Hong family is willing to buy the Violet Palace Jade in your hand for 120,000 spirit stones. What do you think, Brother Yuanlong?¡± ¡°120,000 spirit stones?¡± Hearing Hong Chengfei¡¯s offer, even Shen Yuanlong could not restrain his anger, let alone Shen Baifei, Shen Rushuang, and the others. Everyone knew that treasures like the Violet Palace Jade could help cultivators break through to the Violet Palace Realm and prevent them from dying. The price was definitely astronomical. 120,000 spirit stones was almost the floor price. Generally speaking, the price of a Violet Palace Jade in the market or at major auctions was usually between 150,000 to 200,000 spirit stones. It couldn¡¯t possibly be lower than 150,000 spirit stones. Hong Chengfei and the others were clearly not sincere at all. Did they really think that the Shen Immortal Family was easy to bully? At this moment, Shen Yuanlong¡¯s expression darkened. He looked at Hong Chengfei and said calmly, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Fellow Daoist Hong. I can¡¯t agree to your request. Moreover, the Violet Palace Jade is also very useful to the Shen Immortal Family, so I can¡¯t part with it.¡± Hearing Shen Yuanlong¡¯s answer, the smile on Hong Chengfei¡¯s face disappeared. He looked at Shen Yuanlong and said indifferently, ¡°Is that so? Brother Yuanlong, are you sure you want to do this? Don¡¯t forget that you and your sister¡¯s lifespan is not long. You don¡¯t have much time left. Are you sure you want to fall out with the Hong family at this time?¡± BOOM! At this moment, Shen Yuanlong¡¯s aura suddenly erupted. The terrifying aura immediately made the faces of the Hong family cultivators turn pale. Shen Yuanlong bristled up as he glared at Hong Chengfei. His voice suddenly became extremely cold. ¡°Hong Chengfei, are you threatening me? Do you believe that I¡¯ll make you unable to return?¡± These words made the expressions of Hong Chengfei and the others change. Hong Chengfei cursed in his heart. Is this old fart crazy? However, he had to admit that Shen Yuanlong, who was close to the end of his lifespan, was indeed someone he and the Hong family did not dare to provoke for the time being. Everyone knew that this kind of guy who was about to die was the craziest. Once he died in his hand, that would be a real loss. This was not something that one or two Violet Palace Jade could make up for. It was better not to fight him head-on first. When he and his sister died, it would not be too late for the Hong family to settle today¡¯s score. Thinking of this, Hong Chengfei stopped provoking Shen Yuanlong and nodded meaningfully. ¡°It seems that I came at the wrong time today. In that case, I won¡¯t disturb you anymore. However, if you change your mind, you can contact me at any time.¡± With that, Hong Chengfei and the others did not stay any longer. They turned around and left. Hong Wentao, who had just left the Splendid Jade Mountain with Hong Chengfei, could not help but say, ¡°Ancestor, isn¡¯t the Shen Immortal Family too tactless? They actually dare to reject the Hong family. Are we going to let this matter go?¡± ¡°Or what? Are you going to teach them a lesson? Go ahead.¡± Hong Chengfei turned to look at Hong Wentao and said angrily, ¡°Do you really think that old fart won¡¯t dare to fall out with us even if we force him to a corner? Or do you think that under such circumstances, we can still use the Hong family to bluff him?¡± These words rendered Hong Wentao speechless. He immediately nodded and said, ¡°Ancestor, you¡¯re right.¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± Hong Chengfei snorted coldly. He narrowed his eyes slightly and said, ¡°Just wait. When that old fart and his sister are gone, I want to see how those juniors of the Shen Immortal Family can support a huge family.¡± On the other side. After Hong Chengfei and the others left, Shen Yuanlong¡¯s aura collapsed and his face turned pale. This immediately shocked Shen Baifei, Shen Rushuang, and the others. Everyone hurriedly asked with concern, ¡°Ancestor, are you alright?¡± Shen Yuanlong waved his hand. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± After a pause, Shen Yuanlong continued, ¡°Pass down the order. Sell all the medicinal shops and Dharma artifact shops of the Shen Immortal Family in the Ganyang Sect. It¡¯s enough to leave only one or two. Use the spirit stones we exchanged to buy the cultivation resources we need.¡± ¡°Ancestor¡­¡± Hearing Shen Yuanlong¡¯s arrangement, the Shen family members present were all shocked. If they really sold all their shops in the Ganyang Market, leaving only one or two, then the Shen family would lose at least 30,000 to 50,000 spirit stones every year. This was definitely a serious loss. However, Shen Yuanlong seemed to have made up his mind and said in a low voice, ¡°Why? Didn¡¯t you hear my order? Do I need to repeat myself?¡± Everyone was shocked and immediately said that they did not dare. Seeing this, Shen Yuanlong softened his tone and continued, ¡°Hurry up. I¡¯m afraid that if we¡¯re late, it¡¯ll be impossible for us to sell those shops at a normal price..¡± Chapter 86 - Chapter 86: Fire Meteor Sword Technique to Perfection Chapter 86: Fire Meteor Sword Technique to Perfection Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°How come¡­ ?¡± All the members of the Shen Family were stunned. But soon, they seemed to understand something and their expressions changed slightly. ¡°Ancestor, you¡¯re saying that the Hong family will¡­?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Shen Yuanlong nodded resignedly. ¡°It would have been fine if I had just agreed to Hong Chengfei¡¯s request. Now that I rejected him in such a way, it¡¯s equivalent to offending the entire Hong family. With my understanding of the Hong family, they will definitely do something to ruin our Shen Immortal Family¡¯s business. ¡°Hurry up and go. If you¡¯re late, I don¡¯t think it¡¯ll be easy to sell those shops.¡± Although they were indignant, everyone knew that their ancestor was right. They immediately agreed and turned around to head to the Ganyang Market. Half a year later. Jiang Chengxuan, who was in seclusion, had already successfully refined the Level 2 high-grade Dharma artifact, the Sea-Ring Bell. At this moment, he was not in a hurry to come out of seclusion. Instead, he took out the high-grade Level 2 flying sword that Shen Yuanlong had given him that day, the Void Dragon Sword, and began to comprehend the high-grade Level 2 sword technique, the Fire Meteor Sword Technique. According to what the system said that day, as long as he could cultivate the Fire Meteor Sword Technique to perfection, this sword technique could erupt with power comparable to a low-grade Level 3 spell. This was a rather impressive power. However, it was also quite difficult to perfect this sword technique. For more than three months, Jiang Chengxuan could not figure out the way to perfect this sword technique. Fortunately, at this moment, the system¡¯s voice suddenly sounded in his mind. [Ding! Achievement mission has been issued. Host, please complete 100 comprehensions of high-grade Level 2 spells.] [Current Progress: 1O%] Hearing the system¡¯s notification, Jiang Chengxuan was immediately pleasantly surprised. It had to be said that this mission came at the right time. He calmed himself down and began to comprehend the Fire Meteor Sword Technique. Three months later, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mission progress reached 22%. Half a year later, his mission progress reached 50%. It was also from this moment on that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s comprehension of the Fire Meteor Sword Technique began to increase. Two months later, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mission progress reached 70%. Another two months later, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s comprehension of the Fire Meteor Sword Technique reached 100%. It was also at this moment that he seemed to have been enlightened. The knowledge related to the Fire Meteor Sword Technique immediately appeared in his mind like a manual. At the end. The Void Dragon Sword that he placed on his knees vibrated on its own. Crimson rings of fire began to gather around the sword. There was a clang. The Void Dragon Sword suddenly turned into a stream of fire and shot into the sky. Then, stones that looked like meteors began to fall from the sky. They struck the back mountain of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave abode. One, two, three- just three of the meteors caused the protective array of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave abode to shake. By the time the sixth and seventh meteor fell, the protective array was already showing signs of breaking. It had to be known that the perfected Fire Meteor Sword Technique could bring a total of 99 fiery meteors. Moreover, every meteor was more powerful than the previous one. Now, just seven meteors were enough to shatter the protective array in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave abode. One could imagine how terrifying the power of the 99th meteors was. Jiang Chengxuan could not help but feel delighted. He had finally comprehended the Fire Meteor Sword Technique to perfection. [Ding.] At this moment, the long-awaited system notification sounded again. [Congratulations, host. You have completed 100 comprehensions of a Level 2 high-grade spell. You have obtained Comprehension +1] It was at this moment that Jiang Chengxuan suddenly felt that his mind had become clearer than ever. His previous understanding of the Fire Meteor Sword Technique flashed through his mind again. Slowly, he closed his eyes. He began to break down this technique and then reevaluate it and then comprehend it. Something is not right! Suddenly, Jiang Chengxuan opened his eyes and shook his head. He seemed to be able to discover more potential of this Fire Meteor Sword Technique. Buzz, buzz, buzz! For some reason, the Void Dragon Sword that had returned to his knees suddenly vibrated again. Moreover, this time, the body of the Void Dragon Sword actually let out a faint wail. I got it! Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes suddenly widened, and an excited expression appeared on his face. ¡°I can combine the 99 meteors into one and summon the 100th Fire Meteor. The 100th meteor will be merged from the 99 meteors, and it will be far more powerful than the 99 meteors. If this attack is unleashed, it¡¯s very likely to kill a newly-advanced Violet Palace Realm cultivator. Even cultivators at the second level of the Violet Palace Realm might be severely injured if they are not careful. Unfortunately, the power of this attack is too great. Ordinary high-grade Level 2 flying swords are probably not enough to carry such power. After one strike, an ordinary high-grade Level 2 flying sword might be scrapped. That¡¯s at least seven to eight thousand spirit stones. Furthermore, after this attack, the True Essence in my body will definitely be completely exhausted and I will no longer have the strength to fight for the second round. However, no matter what, this 100th Fire Meteor is definitely my strongest trump card so far. There is no other. Although my current cultivation level is only at the seventh level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, it¡¯s about time to make some preparations for the Level 3 Dharma treasure embryo. Yes, after I come out of seclusion, I can start preparing for this. In addition, I need a body-tempering cultivation technique that is suitable for me. I desperately need to strengthen my physical foundation.¡± After thinking about what he had to do next, Jiang Chengxuan continued to calm down and began to cultivate. Just like that. In the blink of an eye, more than a year passed. When Jiang Chengxuan used the medicinal pill to accumulate and polish the true essence of the seventh level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, he finally stopped cultivating and stood up to walk out of his cultivation room.. Chapter 87 - Chapter 87: Revealing the Secret Chapter 87: Revealing the Secret Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations When he came out, Jiang Chengxuan realized that Shen Ruyan had yet to come out of seclusion. However, from the fluctuations emitted from the quiet room she was in, she should be at a critical moment. Therefore, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t go anywhere else. Instead, he waited outside Shen Ruyan¡¯s cultivation room and began to guard her. Half a year later. Jiang Chengxuan, who was outside the cultivation room, suddenly turned to look at the door. At the same time. There was a click. The door of Shen Ruyan¡¯s cultivation room was slowly opened. Jiang Chengxuan immediately noticed that the aura on Shen Ruyan¡¯s body suddenly became a little ethereal. Vaguely, it gave off an indescribable pressure on people. However, he could clearly sense that at this moment, her cultivation had yet to advance to the Violet Palace Realm. ¡°Husband¡­¡± Seeing that Jiang Chengxuan was guarding her outside, a smile bloomed on Shen Ruyan¡¯s beautiful face. ¡°Thank you for guarding me.¡± Jiang Chengxuan immediately smiled and shook his head. ¡°Wife, what are you saying? This is nothing. Besides, there¡¯s no need to be so polite between us.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded with a smile. It was obvious that she was in a good mood. ¡°By the way, husband, how¡¯s your harvest?¡± ¡°Not bad.¡± Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t hide it from Shen Ruyan. Instead, he told her everything he had gained from his seclusion period. When Shen Ruyan heard that, her beautiful eyes lit up. She looked at Jiang Chengxuan and couldn¡¯t help but praise, ¡°I really didn¡¯t expect you to gain so much during this period of seclusion. Right now, you¡¯re only at the seventh level, but you already have the strength to threaten a Violet Palace Realm cultivator. In the future, when your cultivation level increases, you¡¯ll definitely be even more extraordinary.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t just talk about me. How is your harvest?¡± Jiang Chengxuan teased with a smile. ¡°Just now, I almost thought that you had already broken through to the Violet Palace Realm.¡± Shen Ruyan smiled and shook her head. ¡°Although I haven¡¯t broken through to the Violet Palace Realm, I¡¯ve already successfully fused the Lightning Stone into the Thunderbolt Lightning Fire Sword and completely activated its quality as a Level 3 Dharma treasure. With it, I¡¯m really not afraid of ordinary Violet Palace Realm cultivators.¡± In fact. During the demon beast riot, she had successfully killed the heavily injured Level 3 demon beast, the Stealthy Bat, with the Thunderbolt Lightning Fire Sword, which was only a Level 3 Dharma treasure embryo. Now that her Thunderbolt Lightning Fire Sword had completely reached the power of a Level 3 Dharma treasure, her true combat strength should be more than twice as strong as before. It was just unknown how far she was from advancing to the Violet Palace Realm. Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t hide it from Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Actually, if I want to break through to the Violet Palace Realm now, I can do it at any time. However, I don¡¯t want to break through to the Violet Palace Realm so rashly. Before that, I still need something.¡± ¡°Something?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was stunned. ¡°Yes.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded. ¡°It¡¯s the Lightning Pool under the jurisdiction of the North Cloud Sect.¡± ¡°The Lightning Pool under the jurisdiction of the North Cloud Sect?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Only by advancing to the Violet Palace Realm there can 1 truly perfectly forge the foundation of my Lightning Body. Back then, because of my single lightning spiritual root, I could not advance further. In the end, I chose to go through tribulation and re-cultivate. Before I enter the tribulation, I prepared the Lightning Pool for myself in the next life to open up my potential.¡± From then on, she finally revealed a portion of her secrets to Jiang Chengxuan. Although she was still a disciple of the Shen Immortal Family under the Ganyang Sect of the Yun Nation, after her memories of her previous life were awakened, Jiang Chengxuan knew that many things were completely different now. This also explained why the current Shen Ruyan was so different from the Shen Ruyan he knew at the beginning. This was not only a change in personality, but also knowledge, experience, bearing, and all the qualities one obtained from hundreds of years of cultivation. It was definitely not something a mere disciple of the Violet Palace Realm Family could possess. In short, although the current Shen Ruyan still looked the same, in some aspects, she was no longer the previous Shen Ruyan. This sounded a little tongue-twisting, but it was the fact. She was both her and not her. ¡°In that case, could it be that the reason why you were born in the cultivation world of the Yun Nation back then was related to the arrangements in your previous life?¡± Jiang Chengxuan suddenly thought of this question and immediately asked. ¡°I think so.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded slightly. She continued, ¡°In fact, with my cultivation at that time, I couldn¡¯t control the location at which I wanted to be reborn.¡± I could only predict a rough range of my rebirth, but I couldn¡¯t accurately specify where I would be born. Moreover, there were many uncertain factors. Even now, some of my memories are still sealed. For example, among the opportunities I had prepared for this life in my previous life, so far, I only remembered the existence of the Lightning Pool. Because it concerns the foundation of my cultivation, it was unsealed the moment my memory recovered.¡± At this point, she suddenly looked at Jiang Chengxuan and asked, ¡°Husband, do you know why I told you that you and I are actually the same kind of people?¡± ¡°Yes, why?¡± He was really curious about Shen Ruyan¡¯s question. ¡°Simple.¡± Shen Ruyan smiled. ¡°Because you and I are both people who have a chance of becoming immortals in the future. I can sense the balanced aura of the five elements from you. This is a manifest that only people with true five-element spiritual roots can have. It¡¯s also the best aptitude to become an immortal. It¡¯s different from those people who have imbalanced five elements, which is called the false five-element spiritual roots. Because of balance, the five elements can coexist harmoniously and establish a foundation for the Great Dao. As for me, although I only have a single lightning spiritual root now, I have a backup plan that I had long prepared in my previous life. Moreover, I have yet to break through to the Violet Palace Realm, so I still have a chance to reconstruct my spiritual roots. As long as I go to the Lightning Pool and use it to absorb the other elements, I can transform my lightning spiritual root into lightning spiritual root with balanced five elements.¡± Shen Ruyan¡¯s words were almost identical to the information he had obtained from the system that day. It had to be known that in the current Nine Essences cultivation world, not many people knew about the true five-element spiritual root. Even if someone knew the existence of it, they would not be able to identify it, let alone nurture it. All of this stemmed from the lack of the corresponding cultivation technique. However, looking at Shen Ruyan now, she seemed to be very confident about everything she said. This also made Jiang Chengxuan deeply realize a problem. His Dao companion¡¯s identity in her previous life probably far exceeded his imagination. As if she could tell what her Dao companion was thinking, she couldn¡¯t help but look at Jiang Chengxuan and smile. ¡°Husband, there are some things that I will naturally tell you when the time comes. I¡¯m not telling you now because I don¡¯t want to affect your mental state. I hope you can understand this..¡± Chapter 88 - Chapter 88: New Violet Palace Realm Immortal Family, the Lin Family Chapter 88: New Violet Palace Realm Immortal Family, the Lin Family Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Then, she told Jiang Chcngxuan something else. For example, why those who had the Heavenly Spiritual Roots and the mutant Spiritual Roots had no advantage after reaching the Golden Core Realm. On the contrary, most of the cultivators who could reach the Nascent Soul Realm or even the Soul Formation Realm were not born with Heavenly Spiritual Roots. Instead, they had two or three Spiritual Roots. This was mainly because the Nascent Soul Realm and the Soul Formation Realm had higher requirements for Dharma power. When cultivators with two Spiritual Roots, three Spiritual Roots, and even fours Spiritual Roots reached that stage, they could form a cycle of generation of five elements. It was endless and inexhaustible. However, at that stage, those with Heavenly Spiritual Roots or Mutant Spiritual Roots would not have the advantage in this aspect. Their body could only accommodate the Dharma power of one element. Naturally, cultivating would be less effective for them. Unless one¡¯s comprehension ability and talent were astonishing and they could break the restrictions of having only one element Dharma power. Only then would they have a chance of reaching the Nascent Soul or even the Soul Formation Realm.. This was something Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t know As everyone knew, in the current cultivation world of the Yun Nation, only those with heavenly and mutant spiritual roots would be known as peerless talents and have a chance of reaching the Violet Palace Realm and the Golden Core Realm. Perhaps this was also related to the fact that no Nascent Soul Realm cultivator had ever appeared in the cultivation world of the Yun Nation. After all, before reaching that level, it was impossible to know the knowledge of that level. The two of them chatted for a long time. When they walked out of the cave abode and headed for the main peak of the Splendid Jade Mountain, they immediately sensed that the entire Shen Immortal Family was shrouded in a heavy atmosphere. Did something happen again? The two of them could not help but frown. When the couple descended on the main peak of the Splendid Jade Mountain, they immediately saw that Shen Baifei, Shen Rushuang, Shen Daoyuan, Xiong Wandao, and the other elders of the Shen Immortal Family had already gathered here. There was obvious worry and a hint of anger on their faces. What is going on? Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately went forward to ask. Soon, they learned the situation from everyone. It turned out that not long ago, the newly promoted Violet Palace Realm Immortal family, the Lin family, wanted to choose a place to settle down in Flat Land County. Originally, the area they wanted to choose the most was naturally the Level 3 spiritual vein where the Flowing Cloud Sect was located. However, when the demon beast riot broke out, the location of the Flowing Cloud Sect was destroyed along with the Level 3 spiritual vein. They had no choice but to choose a new place to settle down. After all, the current Flat Land County was the most suitable place for new Violet Palace Realm immortal families like them. Normally, the arrival of a newly promoted Violet Palace Realm Immortal family would be heavily objected to by the other Violet Palace Realm families or sects that had already been established there. After all, everyone wanted to grab as many resources as they could. It would be strange if they were willing to give out resources. After the demon beast riot, the current Flat Land County had already become the weakest place among the many places under the Ganyang Sect. Most importantly, the Lin family, which had just advanced to the Violet Palace Realm, was an affiliate family of the Hong family. They wanted to come to Flat Land County to settle down. Even the strongest immortal family in Flat Land County, the Zhang family, did not raise any objections. Originally, the Shen Immortal family had no problem with that. However, the thing was that the place the Lin family chose to settle down was where the crimson gold mind was located. This was unacceptable to the Shen Immortal Family. One had to know that the crimson gold mine was the most important industry of the Shen Immortal Family now. Not to mention the economic value of the crimson gold mine, just the Scarlet Flame Crystal that was about to be nurtured was definitely not something the Shen Immortal Family would be willing to give away. ¡°Is it because the Lin family discovered the crimson gold mine that they insisted on choosing that area as their family¡¯s base?¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan could not help but ask. Hearing his words, Shen Baifei, who was the most senior, immediately shook his head. ¡°I don¡¯t think so. I think the area they chose happened to be where the crimson gold mind is located.¡± ¡°So, this is purely a coincidence?¡± Shen Ruyan asked with a frown. Shen Rushuang looked worried. She nodded and then shook her head. ¡°In the beginning, perhaps, but after we¡¯ve had many disputes, the Lin family must have had some suspicions when they saw that our Shen family is unwilling to back down.¡± ¡°Most importantly, our ancestor¡¯s condition is getting worse and worse. He¡¯s currently in seclusion to recuperate. We don¡¯t dare to disturb him easily.¡± Xiong Wandao also spoke in a low voice. ¡°That¡¯s right. Moreover, the family head has yet to come out of seclusion. We don¡¯t know how to deal with this matter.¡± Shen Daoyuan nodded in agreement. Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but look at each other. The two of them understood that this matter was indeed a little troublesome. Unless their ancestor, Shen Yuanlong, personally appeared, it was probably impossible to get the Lin family to change the location of their base. With their ancestor¡¯s current condition, once he was forced to come out of seclusion at this time, he would probably not have much time left. ¡°Looks like the Lin family is certain that our Shen family won¡¯t dare to fall out with them.¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s voice suddenly turned cold. He and Shen Ruyan looked at each other again before he said to everyone, ¡°Everyone, the sooner this matter is resolved, the better. Otherwise, once the news of the crimson gold mine is leaked, not to mention the Lin family, even the other Violet Palace Realm immortal families or sects nearby will probably be tempted to snatch.¡± Jiang Chengxuan paused for a moment before continuing, ¡°Ruyan and I will handle this matter from now on.¡± ¡°You¡¯re going?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, everyone present was shocked. ¡°Isn¡¯t this too risky? After all, that Lin family¡¯s ancestor is a new Violet Palace Realm cultivator.¡± Shen Rushuang said worriedly. However, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan shook their heads. Jiang Chengxuan said with a smile, ¡°Cousin Rushuang, have you forgotten that Ruyan killed a Level 3 demon beast that day? The Lin family¡¯s ancestor is only a newly-advanced Violet Palace Realm cultivator. Although his strength is slightly stronger than the Level 3 demon beast, the Stealthy Bat, the difference won¡¯t be much. At the very least, it will not be a problem for us to escape from him. Most importantly, our Shen family has to show a strong attitude and confidence in this matter. Otherwise, if this continues, I¡¯m afraid things will be even more difficult..¡± Chapter 89 - Chapter 89: Try Calling It, See If It Will Respond to You Chapter 89: Try Calling It, See If It Will Respond to You Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing this, Shen Baifei immediately nodded in agreement. ¡°Chengxuan is right. In this matter, our Shen family indeed has to show enough attitude. Otherwise, there would be other families challenging us tomorrow.¡± At this point, Shen Baifei looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and said sincerely, ¡°Chengxuan, Ruyan, now that Ancestor is in seclusion to recuperate and the family head is in seclusion to break through to the Violet Palace Realm, in the entire Shen Immortal Family, only you two are qualified to deal with this matter. Therefore, I will not try to persuade you not to go. However, I want to say that you have to prioritize your own safety. If you have to, give up the crimson gold mine to ensure your own safety. Please.¡± In the end, Shen Baifei bowed solemnly to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Seeing this, the others present also bowed to the two of them. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other and nodded at everyone present. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, we know.¡± With that, the couple did not delay any longer. They flew away from the Splendid Jade Mountain and towards the location of the crimson gold mine. At the crimson gold mine. Xu Qianhe, who was inside the array, looked at the Lin family members who came from all directions and began to build various houses and buildings as if no one was around. His face darkened. He couldn¡¯t help but look at a horse-faced middle-aged man and say coldly, ¡°Family Head Lin, I¡¯ve already told you before that this is my Shen family¡¯s territory. Are you really going to challenge my Shen Immortal Family by doing this around our territory?¡± When the horse-faced middle-aged man called Family Head Lin heard this, he turned to look at Xu Qianhe and sneered. ¡°You said that this is the territory of the Shen Immortal Family. Is there any proof? Why don¡¯t you call it and see if it will respond to you?¡± ¡°You¡­!¡± Xu Qianhe immediately looked angry. The Lin family head continued, ¡°Moreover, it¡¯s not like our Lin family hasn¡¯t told your Shen family about this before. It was your Shen family who insisted on this place and refused to sell it to us. Is this our Lin family¡¯s fault?¡± At this point, the expression of Lin Wenyuan, the current head of the Lin Immortal Family, also turned cold. He looked at Xu Qianhe and said coldly, ¡°To tell you the truth, our Lin Immortal Family wants this place. This is our ancestor¡¯s idea. If you have any complaints, you can talk to him personally.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Unexpectedly, just as he finished speaking, an indifferent voice suddenly sounded from the side. Lin Wenyuan was shocked and quickly turned around. At some point, two people had already appeared beside him. They were Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who had rushed over from the Shen Immortal Family. ¡°And you are?¡± Lin Wenyuan¡¯s pupils constricted. As an eighth level Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator, he actually did not notice the appearance of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan at all. This didn¡¯t feel right to him. If not for the fact that he knew that Shen Yuanlong was the only Violet Palace Realm cultivator in the Shen Immortal Family, he would have almost suspected that the two people who suddenly appeared in front of him were both in the Violet Palace Realm. ¡°Elder Jiang, Elder Ruyan.¡± Xu Qianhe looked pleasantly surprised. He did not expect that who rushed over to his aid was this couple. Outsiders might not know the strength of the couple, but as one of the core elders of the Shen Immortal Family, Xu Qianhe knew it very well. With them around, at least they could ensure that the existence of the crimson gold mine would not be leaked. ¡°Are you from the Shen family?¡± Lin Wenyuan finally reacted. A hint of seriousness appeared in his eyes. He didn¡¯t know Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan at all. The people from the Shen Immortal Family he interacted with previously were Xu Qianhe, Shen Baifei, and the others. This was the first time he had seen Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. However, at first glance, he felt a huge threat from the two of them. Fortunately, at this moment, the Lin family Foundation Establishment Realm elders in the other areas sensed the arrival of unfamiliar auras and quickly rushed over. There were a total of four people with cultivation levels between the third and seventh level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. In addition to Lin Wenyuan, who was originally here, the number of Foundation Establishment Realm elders on the Lin family¡¯s side reached five. Almost subconsciously, they surrounded Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. A tall and thin man said, ¡°This is the base of the Lin Immortal Family. Did you get permission to enter this area?¡± ¡°The base of the Lin Immortal Family?¡± Hearing this tall and thin man¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan was so angry that he laughed. He turned to look at the tall and thin man and couldn¡¯t help but sneer. ¡°You said that this is the Lin Immortal Family¡¯s base. Is there any proof? Try calling it and see if it will respond to you?¡± Puff¡ª Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. This made the tall and thin man and Lin Wenyuan¡¯s expressions turn fierce. Especially Lin Wenyuan. ¡°Does the Shen Immortal Family really want to be enemies with the Lin Immortal Family?¡± A cold look gradually appeared in Lin Wenyuan¡¯s eyes. Immediately, the other four Foundation Establishment Realm elders immediately locked their auras on Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. As long as Lin Wenyuan, the family head, gave the order, or if Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and the others made any moves, the Lin family¡¯s Foundation Establishment Realm elders would attack without hesitation. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes slowly turned cold. He looked at Lin Wenyuan and the Lin family elders and said calmly, ¡°It¡¯s not that the Shen Immortal Family wants to be enemies with the Lin Immortal Family, but the Lin Immortal Family has gone too far. The Shen Immortal Family has already told you many times that this is our territory and has clearly rejected your request to build a base here. However, the Lin Immortal Family still insists on building a base here. Are you taking the initiative to be our enemy, or are you not taking the Shen Immortal Family seriously at all?¡± At this point, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s voice was already filled with killing intent. He said coldly, ¡°I¡¯ll tell you one last time. Please leave the Shen Immortal Family¡¯s territory immediately.. Otherwise, don¡¯t blame us for being impolite!¡± Chapter 90 - Chapter 90: One Against Five, The Lin Family Is Shocked Chapter 90: One Against Five, The Lin Family Is Shocked Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°How dare you!¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, all the Lin family elders, including Lin Wenyuan, were furious. They really didn¡¯t expect this attitude from the elder of the Shen family who appeared out of nowhere. Did they really think that the Lin family would not dare to attack the Shen family? Killing intent suddenly flashed across Lin Wenyuan¡¯s eyes. Now that the two sides had reached this point, there was no room for negotiation. The Lin family would never give up on this place that they had carefully chosen. Moreover, they had reason to suspect that the Shen family valued this place so much because there were some secrets inside. The reason why they held back from attacking the Shen family previously was partly because they were afraid of Shen Yuanlong, and partly because they had not found a suitable reason to attack. Now the Shen family¡¯s elder challenged them blatantly, the Lin family had a justifiable reason to attack. When the Lin family dealt with Jiang Chcngxuan and the others and occupied this area, they would set up a huge array. At that time, even if Shen Yuanlong really rushed over, it would be too late. Perhaps their ancestor could even use the power of the array to completely take that old fart down. At that time, no one else in the Shen family could pose a threat to them. Perhaps the Lin family would even be handsomely rewarded by the Hong family for this matter. However, it was a pity that Lin Wenyuan and the Lin family elders did not understand what kind of two people they were facing. The moment they chose to attack, they immediately felt that something was wrong. A cool breeze suddenly appeared and swirled around Lin Wenyuan and the other Lin family elders. As soon as the tall and thin man took out a circular Dharma artifact, he immediately felt a chill on his neck. Looking down, he was shocked to discover that a headless corpse was quickly falling. Around him, Lin Wenyuan and the other Lin family elders exclaimed. ¡°Elder Wenhai!¡± This voice entered Lin Wenhai¡¯s ears. Then, he was dead. ¡°You¡­¡± It was only at this moment that Lin Wenyuan and the other elders of the Lin family realized in shock that Jiang Chengxuan, who was originally standing opposite them, had already arrived behind Lin Wenhai, the tall and thin man at some point. ¡°You actually killed Elder Wenhai!¡± A gray-haired Lin family elder was furious. It had to be known that Lin Wenhai was the youngest Foundation Establishment Cultivator in the Lin family. His cultivation level had reached the fourth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, and he had a high chance of becoming a late-stage Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator in the future. But now¡­ At this moment, the old man was extremely furious. An abnormally cold killing intent appeared in his eyes as he shouted, ¡°Kid, don¡¯t think about returning alive today!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, an ice bead with a cold aura suddenly hit Jiang Chengxuan. Crack, crack¡ª Where the ice bead passed, the surrounding air let out a series of frosting sounds. From this, it could be seen how terrifying the cold air emitted by this ice bead artifact was. At the same time. Lin Wenyuan and the remaining two Lin family elders were not idle either. Lin Wenyuan immediately took out a huge seal engraved with mountains and rivers. With a might that seemed to weigh a thousand pounds, it pressed down on Jiang Chengxuan. The other two. One of them took out an iron lock that was suffused with raging flames, while the other took out a long saber that was suffused with golden light. Clearly, at this moment, they were bent on killing Jiang Chengxuan and they didn¡¯t restrain their strength at all. Facing the combined attack of four Foundation Establishment Cultivators, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t afford to be careless. He first blocked the ice bead attack with the Divine Light of the Arctic that had the same attribute. Then, he used the mid-grade defensive Dharma artifact, the Green Wood Heavenly Light Shield, to block the joint attack of the other two Lin family elders. In the end, he took out his other high-grade Level 2 defensive Dharma artifact, the Sea-Ring Bell, to block Lin Wenyuan¡¯s Mountain and River Seal. This series of countermeasures shocked the Lin family elders. They did not expect Jiang Chengxuan to have two defensive Dharma artifacts. Moreover, one of them had reached high-grade Level 2. This was something that even Lin Wenyuan, the head of the Lin family, did not have. For a moment, greed rose in the hearts of the Lin family elders, including Lin Wenyuan. However, greed was quickly replaced by fear. After Jiang Chengxuan blocked the combined attack of the four of them with the Divine Light of the Arctic and two defensive Dharma artifacts, a boundless sea of flames suddenly rose in the surrounding void. Moreover, these flames were all extremely explosive. Almost as soon as the flames got within a meter of Lin Wenyuan and the others, they exploded on their own, causing the protective spiritual light around their bodies to dim. ¡°This is? A mid-grade Level 2 spell, the Sea Burning Flame Explosion! Why does his Sea Burning Flame Explosion carry so much power? This is not supposed to be the power of a mid-grade Level 2 spell at all!¡± Among them, a square-faced man suddenly shouted in surprise. Hearing his words, Lin Wenyuan, the old man in his eighties, and the others suddenly reacted. That was right. Speaking of this mid-grade Level 2 Sea Burning Flame Explosion Spell, their Lin family also had it and had people who cultivated it. However, they had never seen such a mid-grade Level 2 area-of-effect spell to carry so much power. So much so that they couldn¡¯t even fight back. This was very abnormal! Just as this thought flashed through the minds of the few Lin family elders, they suddenly realized in shock that at some point, a needle-like red dot had appeared between the brows of the old elder. Immediately after, the aura on his body dissipated, and his entire body suddenly fell down. He actually died. What in the world is that? Lin Wenyuan and the other two Lin family elders felt a chill down their spines. They did not sense any fluctuations just now, but the old man actually died. This was the most terrifying thing. They didn¡¯t even know when their opponent made a move. How could they fight back? When did the Shen family have such a powerful cultivator? If they had known this would happen, they wouldn¡¯t have attacked Jiang Chengxuan so rashly. Unfortunately, it was too late. Because in the next moment, a needle-like Dharma artifact that was almost imperceptible pierced the square-faced man¡¯s forehead.. Chapter 91 - Chapter 91: Lin Familys Ancestor Chapter 91: Lin Family¡¯s Ancestor Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Ah!¡± A scream of the square-faced man resounded in the air. This immediately made the expressions of Lin Wenyuan and the remaining Lin family elder change. One against five, but three of the five were already killed by the other party. At the thought of this, Lin Wenyuan and the other Lin family elder could not help but feel a sense of fear. Especially Lin Wenyuan. He was the current head of the Lin Immortal Family, someone with fame and fortune. He was naturally unwilling to die just like that. At that moment, a look of reluctance flashed across his eyes. However, in the end, his expression turned ruthless and he resolutely took out a talisman that emitted a terrifying aura. It was a Level 3 offensive talisman called the Azure Dragon Sword Talisman. It was also his greatest trump card as the head of the Lin Immortal Family. ¡°Kid, you should be honored to die under my Level 3 Azure Dragon Sword Talisman.¡± Lin Wenyuan did not hesitate at all. After saying that, he suddenly activated the Azure Dragon Sword Talisman in his hand. Buzz! In an instant, the Azure Dragon Sword Talisman turned into a green sword qi that soared into the sky. With a long roar that sounded like a dragon¡¯s roar, it slashed down towards Jiang Chengxuan! ¡°Be careful!¡± Not far away, Shen Ruyan immediately reminded. No matter what, the power of a Level 3 talisman was not to be underestimated. Jiang Chengxuan knew this very well. His eyes narrowed. In the next moment, the Void Dragon Sword also let out a long cry and turned into a bright sword light that shot into the sky. Rumble! It was also at this moment that large fiery meteors suddenly fell from the sky. They carried the power to destroy everything and collided fiercely with the Azure Dragon Sword Qi! Suddenly, a huge explosion erupted in the air. The first meteor was quickly destroyed by the Azure Dragon Sword Qi. However, immediately after, a second, a third, and even the 80th and 90th meteors fell. Moreover, the further it went, the stronger it became and the faster it was. In the end, the entire sky turned into a blazing sea of fire. The fierce red and dazzling azure colors intertwined. In the beginning, the azure sword qi had the upper hand. However, as time passed, the light of the azure sword qi gradually became weaker and weaker until it was completely reduced into nothingness by the last fiery meteor. It was also at this moment that Lin Wenyuan and the last Lin family elder were stunned. If not for the fact that they had seen it with their own eyes, they wouldn¡¯t believe that the power of a Level 3 talisman would be resolved by a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. That was simply impossible by any stretch of the imagination. Lin Wenyuan and the elder shook their heads crazily. They could not accept this outcome at all. However, whether they could accept this outcome or not, the reality was right in front of them. Jiang Chengxuan would not show them any mercy. There was a clang. The Void Dragon Sword instantly transformed into a blazing sword light that slashed at Lin Wenyuan and the remaining Lin family elder. Lin Wenyuan and the remaining Lin family elder immediately took out their Dharma artifacts to block With a swish, the dazzling sword light immediately sent Lin Wenyuan and his Mountain and River Seal flying. Then, the Void Dragon Sword turned around in midair and cut the remaining Lin family elder¡¯s Dharma artifact into two. The power of the sword light did not decrease. Under the terrified gaze of the Lin family elder, it split him into two! Blood splattered in the sky! ¡°Ah!¡± When Lin Wenyuan, who was sent flying in the distance, saw this scene, he immediately shouted in pain. At this moment, he really regretted it. If he had known that the other party was so powerful, he would not have fought him no matter what. It was too late now. Just as Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Void Dragon Sword was about to whoosh towards him, a cold snort suddenly sounded in the air. Immediately after, a huge hand formed by Dharma power collided with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Void Dragon Sword. BOOM! A terrifying shock wave spread out in all directions. The large hand formed by Dharma power instantly became faint. On the other hand, the Void Dragon Sword that Jiang Chengxuan slashed out let out a cry and flew back towards him. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression changed slightly, and he looked ahead. At some point in time, a middle-aged man in a green robe had already appeared. This person stood in the air and was staring at Jiang Chengxuan with cold eyes filled with killing intent. ¡°Violet Palace Realm Cultivator.¡± Jiang Chengxuan slowly said. At the same time, Lin Wenyuan, who was behind the middle-aged man, shouted in surprise. ¡°Ancestor.¡± Lin Tianfan, who was also the Lin family¡¯s ancestor, nodded at Lin Wenyuan. Then, he turned to Jiang Chengxuan and said coldly, ¡°I don¡¯t care who you are. I won¡¯t let you off today no matter what for killing the elders of the Lin family. Choose for yourself. Do you want to die in my hands or in your own hands?¡± Hearing Lin Tianfan¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression became extremely solemn. No matter what, the other party was a genuine Violet Palace Realm cultivator even though he had just advanced to this realm. Jiang Chengxuan did not think that he could easily offend a Violet Palace Realm cultivator just because he had a trump card that could resist him. After all, who could guarantee that as a Violet Palace Realm cultivator, Lin Tianfan did not have any trump cards? If he really had this thought, it could only mean that he had been blinded by his own strength. Even if he was lucky enough to not die today, he would definitely die in someone else¡¯s hand because of his arrogance. One had to know that on the path of cultivation, underestimating the enemy was the biggest mistake. Besides, Jiang CHengxuan was not really qualified to underestimate anyone. It was precisely because Jiang Chengxuan knew this that he chose to go all out and attack with all his might when facing the Lin family¡¯s ancestor, Lin Tianfan, who had suddenly appeared. In an instant, flame rings began to appear on his Void Dragon Sword. The entire Void Dragon Sword began to vibrate. Accompanying this was low cries of the sword and an abnormally terrifying aura that burst out. This made Lin Tianfan, who was originally looking at Jiang Chengxuan calmly, immediately narrow his eyes. His heart was instantly in turmoil. ¡°This aura is¡­? How is that possible?¡¯ Chapter 92 - Chapter 92: Killing A Violet Palace Realm Cultivator Chapter 92: Killing A Violet Palace Realm Cultivator Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Just as this thought flashed through his mind, the Void Dragon Sword in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand suddenly turned into a red light that instantly shot towards Lin Tianfan. It was the 100th Fire Meteor that he had comprehended on his own. It was called Crimson Light. With this strike unleashed, everything within a hundred miles turned red. Lin Tianfan immediately felt a great danger suddenly approaching, causing his face to turn pale. What exactly was going on? The other party was only at the Foundation Establishment Realm. How could he unleash such a terrifying attack? He muttered something under his breath. In the next moment, a jade-white pagoda suddenly flew out from above his head and faced Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Crimson Light. The pagoda instantly expanded to a thousand feet in size. Ring-like white halos spread out, trying to extinguish Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Crimson Light. However, how could this attack that almost exhausted Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s full strength be so easily blocked? In almost an instant, the halos around the jade-white pagoda that Lin Tianfan summoned dissipated. Immediately after, Crimson Light physically collided with the pagoda. There was a loud bang. Shockwaves that were like lasers shot out in all directions. One of the shockwaves swept past a thousand-meter-tall mountain in the distance and cut it into half. Countless dust rose into the sky and dimed half of the sky in the blink of an eye. Suddenly, Lin Tianfan spat out a mouthful of blood. His body, which was floating in the air, immediately trembled and he could not help but exclaim. ¡°My White Jade Exquisite Pagoda!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the jade-white pagoda that was still a thousand feet tall suddenly spun and flew back. Every time it flew for a distance, the pagoda would shrink in size. When it flew back to Lin Tianfan¡¯s hand, it had already returned to the size of a palm. However, the pagoda was dim and there were obvious cracks on its surface. It was obviously damaged. Damn it! What kind of monster was that guy? Lin Tianfan¡¯s eyes turned bloodshot. He knew that he had to go all out. Otherwise, facing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Crimson Light, he might really die. With that thought in mind, a large amount of blood-colored air suddenly rose from his body. This was a sign that he was burning his blood. With a clang, a silver-white spear suddenly flew out from the top of his head. With a might that could destroy everything, it faced Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Crimson Light! Another terrifying bang erupted in the air. Because of the burning of his blood, the silver spear that Lin Tianfan took out slowly began to gain the upper hand in the collision with Crimson Light. Upon realizing this, the corners of Lin Tianfan¡¯s mouth curled up. ¡°Kid, today, I¡¯ll let you know the gap between the Violet Palace Realm and the Foundation Establishment Realm!¡± ¡°Oh, really?¡± As soon as he finished speaking, a woman¡¯s indifferent voice suddenly sounded in his ear. This caused his expression to change. However, before he could react, a sword light that was even more terrifying than Crimson Light suddenly appeared in front of him. ¡°It¡¯s Level 3 Dharma treasure!¡± Lin Tianfan immediately exclaimed. He would never have thought that after Jiang Chengxuan, there was actually someone else who could erupt with the combat strength of the Violet Palace Realm at the Foundation Establishment Realm. Moreover, this time, it was even stronger than the power Jiang Chengxuan had displayed just now. Caught off guard, he did not have time to react before he was cut into two by the sword light. Along with his soul, he was annihilated by the sword light. It was a pity that as a dignified Violet Palace Realm cultivator, he died under the sneak attack of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Yes. Shen Ruyan¡¯s attack just now could indeed be considered a sneak attack. Taking advantage of the fact that Lin Tianfan had placed all his attention on Jiang Chengxuan, she took him by surprise and used her Level 3 Dharma treasure, the Thunderbolt Lightning Fire Sword, to kill him in one go before he could react. Clang! At the same time, the silver spear, which had lost the support of its master¡¯s Dharma power, was immediately at a disadvantage in the confrontation with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Crimson Light. The entire spear was quickly sent flying. Shen Ruyan, who was in midair, caught it. Buzz, buzz, buzz! The silver spear that was caught by Shen Ruyan seemed to want to struggle. In the end, Shen Ruyan pinched it hard and the spear fell silent. From then on, all the Lin family elders present, including the Lin family¡¯s ancestor, had died except for Lin Wenyuan, the family head. Lin Wenyuan, who had witnessed all of this with his own eyes, shuddered non-stop. Without another word, he burned the blood in his body and began to flee crazily into the distance. He roared in his heart. ¡°Impossible, impossible! They are only at the Foundation Establishment Realm. How could they kill Ancestor who is at the Violet Palace Realm? This is not real! I must inform the Hong family about this. There are actually two freaks in the Shen family who can fight a Violet Palace Realm cultivator. As long as I can pass this information to the Hong family, I believe that with the Hong family¡¯s usual style, they will definitely not tolerate the existence of these two freaks. Just you wait. This matter is not over. I will definitely make you and the entire Shen Immortal Family pay a painful price!¡± As his mind raced, Lin Wenyuan had already flown hundreds of kilometers away. Just when he thought that he might have escaped from the ¡°demonic claws¡± of those two, a cold woman¡¯s voice suddenly sounded beside his ear. ¡°Lin Family Head, where are you going?¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Lin Wenyuan immediately turned his head stiffly and looked to his side. At some point, Shen Ruyan had already appeared beside him and was looking at him indifferently. Lin Wenyuan immediately revealed a smile that was uglier than crying. He said with some difficulty, ¡°What happened just now was actually a misunderstanding. To be honest, I have a secret about the Hong family that I want to share with you.¡± ¡°Oh, really?¡± Shen Ruyan glanced at him indifferently and said coldly, ¡°I don¡¯t need it. I¡¯m only here to send you to hell.¡± As soon as she finished speaking, she raised her hand. With a buzz, a thunderous sword light with lightning and fire appeared in Lin Wenyuan¡¯s vision, scaring him so much that he immediately shouted. ¡°No, please! My Lin family has a lot of hidden treasures. I can tell you their location¡­¡± Before Lin Wenyuan could finish speaking, Shen Ruyan¡¯s Thunderbolt Lightning Fire Sword had already turned him into a bloody mist.. Chapter 93 - Chapter 93: Extermination Chapter 93: Extermination Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Looking at the blood mist, Shen Ruyan muttered, ¡°I will naturally take away all your Lin family¡¯s treasures when the time comes.¡± With that, Shen Ruyan turned into a bolt of lightning and quickly returned to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s side. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan had already arrived at the array formation of the crimson gold mine. He had just taken a True Essence recovery pill when he saw Shen Ruyan rushing back from afar. She leaned towards Jiang Chengxuan and asked with concern, ¡°Husband, how are you? Are you alright?¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m fine. I¡¯m just a little exhausted.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded. As she spoke, she seemed to realize something and couldn¡¯t help but say in surprise, ¡°Eh? Where¡¯s Elder Xu? Why isn¡¯t he here?¡± The moment she finished speaking, a streak of light suddenly flew over from not far away. It was Xu Qianhe. It turned out that just now, he saw some Lin family disciples fleeing not far away, so he walked out of the array to chase after them. As a veteran Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator of the Shen family, Xu Qianhe knew very well how shocking what Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had done today was. Fighting against a Violet Palace Realm cultivator as a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator. In the past, Xu Qianhe had never even heard of such a thing, let alone seen it. The difference between the Violet Palace Realm and the Foundation Establishment Realm was really too great. It was like the difference between a firefly and the bright moon. Therefore, his first thought was that he could not let the disciples of the Lin family spread this matter. His second thought was to eliminate them completely. Therefore, there was clearly still a trace of killing intent on Xu Qianhe, who had just returned. ¡°Elder Xu.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately greeted Xu Qianhe. Xu Qianhe also nodded at the two of them and sighed. ¡°I really didn¡¯t expect the strength of the two of you to have reached such a level. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ve already wiped out all the Lin family disciples who escaped just now. No one else will know about what you did today.¡± At this point, Xu Qianhe seemed to have thought of something and said with a solemn expression, ¡°But then again, what do you think we should do next?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Elder Xu, we have already become mortal enemies with the Lin family. Since we¡¯re already mortal enemies, there¡¯s nothing to say. We can only exterminate them all.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Xu Qianhe agreed with Jiang Chengxuan. He thought for a moment and said to the two of them, ¡°Next, regarding the extermination of the Lin family, I personally think that it¡¯s best if you two don¡¯t appear for the time being, lest someone notices your real strength. Fortunately, given the remaining strength of the Lin family, our Shen family is enough to deal with them. I will look for Brother Baifei and the others to discuss this matter later. We will strive to completely wipe out the Lin family in the shortest time possible. I wonder what you two think?¡± It had to be said that Xu Qianhe had shown thoughtfulness and wisdom befitting an experienced elder. During the demon beast riot that day, Shen Ruyan had already attracted the attention of many people by killing the level 3 demon beast, the Stealthy Bat. Fortunately, they were able to explain it by saying that the Stealthy Bat was already seriously injured. In addition, what Shen Ruyan killed back then was a great enemy of the human race. Even if some people had suspicions, they did not dare to raise them. Instead, they praised the Shen family for producing a peerless genius. However, that still put Shen Ruyan under the limelight. Fortunately, the Shen family had Shen Mengxue, the First Violet Palace Realm elder of the Ganyang Sect, behind them. She took action and suppressed the spread of this news. However, the current situation was different. Apart from Shen Ruyan, who could kill a Level 3 demon beast, there was also Jiang Chengxuan. Moreover, the one they killed was a Violet Palace Realm cultivator who was in a good condition. As everyone knew, because humans mastered spells and had the support of various Dharma treasures and divine powers, their strength was often higher than demon beasts in the same realm. Even if the other party just advanced to the Violet Palace Realm, it was definitely not someone that two Foundation Establishment Cultivators could easily challenge. It was obvious that once the news of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan killing Lin Tianfan spread, it would definitely cause a sensation in the current cultivation world. Therefore. To be safe, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had to keep a low profile. As for how the newly advanced Violet Palace Realm cultivator of the Lin family died, they would naturally say that he died at the hands of their Shen family¡¯s ancestor. Did they really think that Shen Yuanlong could be challenged by any Tom, Dick, or Harry? At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded at Xu Qianhe, indicating that they agreed with his suggestion. Therefore, Xu Qianhe did not hesitate anymore. After handing the upgraded Level 3 Array Flag to the couple, he turned into a streak of light and flew towards the Splendid Jade Mountain. After a while. Shen Baifei and the others, who were in the Splendid Jade Mountain, quickly learned about the situation at the crimson gold mine. While they were shocked, they were also pleasantly surprised. They really didn¡¯t expect Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to become so strong after not seeing them for a few years. However, soon, they realized the seriousness of the problem. At that moment. The group of people did not hesitate. After a simple discussion with Xu Qianhe, they made the decision to wipe out the Lin family. In no time, countless cultivators of the Shen family gathered. Shen Baifei even personally went to the ancestral hall to take the Level 3 Dharma treasure, the Blue Sea Bell. Then, the group of people secretly rushed towards the Lin family¡¯s temporary base. They wanted to destroy the Lin family in the shortest time possible. While the Shen family gathered people and headed to the Lin family¡¯s temporary base, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who were in the crimson gold mine, opened the storage bags that belonged to Lin Tianfan, Lin Wenyuan, and the others.. Chapter 94 - Chapter 94: Huge Harvest, The Demise of the Lin Family Chapter 94: Huge Harvest, The Demise of the Lin Family Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations It had to be said that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had gained a lot this time. Not to mention Lin Tianfan, the Violet Palace Realm Ancestor of the Lin family, and Lin Wenyuan, the head of the Lin family, just the other four Foundation Establishment Realm elders of the Lin family had provided eight to nine Level 2 Dharma artifacts, many pills, talismans, and precious materials to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. The total value was at least 30,000 spirit stones. As for Lin Wenyuan and Lin Tianfan, they had provided even more to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. First, there were the two low-grade Level 3 Dharma treasures in Lin Tianfan¡¯s storage bag. A White Jade Exquisite Pagoda and a Seven Evil Treasure Spear. Although the former was heavily damaged in the battle with Jiang Chengxuan, it was still a Level 3 Dharma treasure. Moreover, it was a Dharma treasure that could attack and defend at the same time. Its value was still above 20,000 spirit stones. As for the Level 3 Seven Evil Treasure Spear, it should be able to be sold for about 30,000 spirit stones. In total, it added up to about 50,000 spirit stones. In addition, in Lin Tianfan¡¯s storage bag, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan found a fist-sized Grand White Metal Stone. This was a Level 3 treasure and was the main material for refining metal attribute Level 3 Dharma treasures. Such a fist-sized piece was worth about 50,000 spirit stones, and it was usually very difficult to come by. They really did not know where Lin Tianfan, who had just advanced to the Violet Palace Realm, got so many good things. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan instantly realized that the reason why Lin Tianfan had so many good things on him was probably because the Hong family had provided him with them. After all, the Hong family wanted the Lin family to take root in Flat Land County and used them to keep the Shen Immortal Family in check. If the Hong family did not give them anything, it would seem a little unreasonable. However, the Hong family might not have expected that the Violet Palace Realm cultivator they supported and the things that they supported him with were all taken away by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan in the end. In addition to the two low-grade Level 3 Dharma treasures and a Level 3 Great White Metal Stone, there were also many Level 2 Dharma artifacts, materials, spiritual herbs, pills, and so on in Lin Tianfan¡¯s storage bag. One of the high-grade Level 2 flying swords called the Clear Lake Sword happened to make up for Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s losses. After using Crimson Light, his Void Dragon Sword was completely scrapped. The total value of these things was about 30,000 to 40,000 spirit stones. Finally, there was the storage bag of the Lin family¡¯s head, Lin Wenyuan. It had to be said that as the head of the Lin family, Lin Wenyuan had a lot of things in his storage bag as well. First was the nearly 100,000 streams of Five Elements Essence Qi, as well as tens of thousands of streams of Thunder, Wind, Ice, and other elemental essence Qi. These were all basic resources that were indispensable for nurturing and upgrading Dharma treasures. Many Foundation Establishment families and sects would sell the five-element essence qi and other element essence qi they had condensed to the Violet Palace Immortal families or sects in exchange for cultivation resources or spirit stones. They were always in a great need of a large amount of five-elemental and other-elemental essence qi. Back then, in order to completely refine her Thunderbolt Lightning Fire Sword to a Level 3 Dharma treasure, she had taken nearly 50,000 streams of lightning and fire element essence qi from the Shen Immortal Family. In the future, if Jiang Chengxuan wanted to refine the Dharma treasure embryo that belonged to him and even turn the Dharma treasure embryo into a true Level 3 Dharma treasure, he would also need the five-element essence qi and the other-element essence qi. Therefore. The five-elemental essence qi and other-elemental essence qi in Lin Wenyuan¡¯s storage bag were very useful to the current Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Other than that, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan also obtained a large number of Level 2 treasures, spiritual herbs, array discs, and so on from Lin Wenyuan. This might also be related to Lin Wenyuan being the head of the Lin family. There were clearly more things in his storage bag than the others. Finally, there was the Mountain and River Seal that he had used previously. This was a high-grade Level 2 Dharma artifact with a suppression and defense function. It was worth at least 9,000 spirit stones. Considering that Shen Ruyan did not have any decent defensive Dharma artifacts on her, Jiang Chengxuan handed the Mountain and River Seal to her. By the time the couple finished counting the things in the storage bags, Shen Baifei, Xu Qianhe, and the others had already arrived above the temporary base of the Lin Family. Without any hesitation, Shen Baifei immediately took out several Level 2 Array Breaking Talismans from his body. Coupled with Xu Qianhe¡¯s understanding of array formations, it did not take long for them to break the protective array of the Lin Family¡¯s temporary base. One had to know that the original Lin family was only a medium-sized Foundation Establishment Realm family. There were only six to seven Foundation Establishment Cultivators inside the family. Now that they had lost five Foundation Establishment Realm elders, including Lin Tianfan, the new Violet Palace Realm Ancestor, the Lin family was practically defenseless. When the protective array formation was broken, only a fourth level Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator rushed out with dozens of Qi Refinement Realm cultivators. At this moment, they clearly did not understand the situation. In almost no time, the fourth level Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator was surrounded and killed by Shen Baifei, Xu Qianhe, and the others. The remaining Qi Refinement Realm cultivators naturally did not have the ability to fight back. It wasn¡¯t long before they were slaughtered. Then, Shen Baifei brought the others into the Lin family¡¯s temporary base to plunder the treasures. By the time Shen Baifei flew back to the Splendid Jade Mountain, only half a month had passed. At this moment. Xu Qianhe had already returned to the crimson gold mine where Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were. He roughly told the two of them about the process of exterminating the Lin family. Finally, he smiled and said to the two of them, ¡°Next, if you have nothing else to do here, you can return to the Splendid Jade Mountain first. In addition, Brother Baifei, I, and the others have already reached a consensus. The reason why we were able to destroy the Lin family so quickly is all thanks to you. Therefore, when you return, you can be the first to choose what you want among the spoils.. Chapter 95 - Chapter 95: Returning to Splendid Jade Mountain Chapter 95: Returning to Splendid Jade Mountain Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded. ¡°Next, we indeed need to go back and sort out the gains from this trip.¡± According to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s original plan, they would go to the area under the jurisdiction of the North Cloud Sect together after ending the matter here. It was naturally for the sake of finding the Lightning Pool. However, who would have thought that the matter with the Lin family would actually develop to such an extent? Now that they had obtained a large number of resources from those Lin family members, they naturally needed some time to digest them. After all, with every increase in their strength, they would be much safer when they went to the North Cloud Sect. After all, it would be the first time they were leaving the area under the jurisdiction of the Ganyang Sect. No one knew what they would encounter or what would happen. The only thing they could really rely on was their own strength. By the time Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan bade farewell to Xu Qianhc and returned to the Shen Immortal Family¡¯s base, Splendid Jade Mountain, many days had passed. At this moment, the news of the Lin Immortal Family being destroyed had already reached the Hong family. In a grand hall. A few Violet Palace Realm elders of the Hong family listened to the reports of their subordinates with a dark expression. Especially Hong Chengfei. That day, he went to the Shen family and returned empty-handed. He had been holding back his anger. Therefore, after that, he suggested letting the newly advanced Lin Tianfan bring his family to Flat Land County to take root. For this, the Hong family had given Lin Tianfan a lot of support, both openly and secretly. And what happened? How much time had passed? Lin Tianfan and his Lin family were actually destroyed. ¡°What a piece of trash!¡± Hong Chengfei couldn¡¯t help but curse. He looked at the middle-aged man in the lead and said, ¡°Family Head, I didn¡¯t expect that old fart Shen Yuanlong to really dare to attack. I think he went all out because he knows that he¡¯s at the end of his life. Do you think we should get someone to test the Shen Immortal Family again? Otherwise, it would be a huge humiliation to us if we let this matter rest just like that.¡± An elder of the Hong family called Hong Chenglong could not help but interrupt, ¡°Brother Chengfei, since we already know that that old fart is about to die, why do we have to take the risk to test him again? Aren¡¯t you afraid that something like the Lin family will happen again? After all, who can guarantee that that old fellow won¡¯t really go crazy and perish with us if we push him too hard?¡± These words immediately made Hong Chcngfei¡¯s expression freeze. Now that his clan brother, Hong Chenglong, pointed this out, he immediately felt embarrassed and couldn¡¯t help but snort. ¡°Hmph! Even if Shen Yuanlong wants to perish with us, he has to have the ability to do so.¡± However, just as he was about to say something, Hong Daoyuan, the current head of the Hong family, waved his hand at Hong Chengfei. ¡°Enough, this matter ends here for the time being. Get someone to watch the Shen Immortal Family¡¯s every move. If anything happens, report it back immediately. In addition, tell the people of the various sects that our Hong family doesn¡¯t want anyone to do business with the Shen Immortal Family.¡± At the same time. In the Splendid Jade Mountain. When Shen Baifei and the others saw Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan return, they were pleasantly surprised. They all went forward to ask the two of them if they were injured when they fought with Lin Tianfan. After everyone was sure that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were fine, they smiled and said to the two of them, ¡°Chengxuan, Ruyan, it¡¯s all thanks to you this time.¡± As he spoke, Shen Baifei took out a list and handed it to the two of them. ¡°These are all our gains from the Lin family this time. You can take a look and see if there¡¯s anything you need. If there is, you can take it.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t stand on ceremony. They reached out to take the list and looked at it. They realized that the Shen family had gained a lot this time. Other than the various materials, spiritual herbs, pills, cultivation techniques, and so on, Just the spirit stones alone numbered more than 100,000. But thinking about it, this was very normal. One had to know that this was all the resources of the entire Lin family. However, there were not many things that were really useful to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. The two of them flipped through it carefully. Apart from a few materials needed to refine weapons, the Yellow Extreme Spiritual Jade and the Heavenly Spiritual Dew were what Jiang Chengxuan really needed. However, there were only two to three of them. After Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan chose what they needed, they did not stay outside any longer. Soon, they returned to their cave abode on the Splendid Jade Mountain. After returning to the cave abode, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan decided to enter seclusion for a period of time. Shen Ruyan needed to use the gains she had obtained this time to continue nourishing her Dharma treasure. At the same time, she was prepared to try to refine the Level 3 Dharma treasure spear, the Seven Evil Treasure Spear. Initially, Shen Ruyan thought that it would be best if she could refine the White Jade Exquisite Pagoda. Unfortunately¡­ The White Jade Exquisite Pagoda was severely damaged. With the resources they currently had, it was impossible to repair it. As for Jiang Chengxuan, He also had a lot to do. First, he had to refine the high-grade Level 2 flying sword he had obtained from Lin Tianfan, the Clear Lake Sword. Next, he had to use his gains this time to practice refining weapons and strive to level up his weapon-refinement mastery in the shortest time possible. Next was the drawing of the mid-grade Golden Armor Puppet Talisman, Although the mid-grade Golden Armor Puppet Talisman was no longer as helpful to him as before, However, he wanted to continue making it in the hope that he might trigger the hidden mission. Perhaps, the system reward next time would be an upgrade of the Golden Armor Puppet Talisman. Finally, it was time to level up. After the battle with Lin Tianfan, the Violet Palace Realm cultivator, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s accumulation at the seventh level of the Foundation Establishment Realm had already reached perfection. He was already confident that he could successfully break through and step into the domain of the eighth level of Foundation Establishment Realm.. Chapter 96 - Chapter 96: Four Years Chapter 96: Four Years Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Just like that, four years passed in a flash. In the first year, Jiang Chengxuan successfully broke through to the eighth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. The total True Essence in his body increased by more than 30%. Then, he began to refine the Clear Lake Sword. This time, he only spent three months successfully refining this high-grade Level 2 flying sword. After that, he began his weapon-refinement cultivation. At this moment, a system notification sounded. [An achievement mission has been issued. Host, please reach Level 2 Weapon Refinement within two years.] It had to be known that during the years he was in seclusion back then, he only managed to reach high-grade Level 1. As for ordinary high-grade Level 1 weapon refiners, it was almost impossible for them to break through to Level 2 without decades. If their talent was worse, it was very normal for them to be stuck at the high-grade Level 1 for the entirety of their lifetime. Fortunately, Jiang Chengxuan had the talent for refining weapons. In addition, he had relatively sufficient materials to refine weapons. Therefore, after spending about a year and a half, he successfully entered the domain of a Level 2 weapon refiner. At the same time, the system¡¯s voice sounded again. [Congratulations, host. You have reached Level 2 weapon refinement. You have received +1 weapon refinement talent and the refinement method for a Level 3 Dharma treasure, the Golden Void Sword.] This was the first time he had obtained two rewards from the system at once. There was no need to talk about the +1 talent. The reason why he could break through to Level 2 weapon refinement in such a short period of time was because of his weapon refinement talent that he received back then from the system. The latter was what he needed the most at the moment. Previously, he had been thinking about what kind of Level 3 Dharma treasure embryo he should refine. At that time, he was clueless. Even though Shen Ruyan had given him many suggestions, Jiang Chengxuan vaguely felt that he was still lacking something. After all, this concerned his Dharma treasure, which would accompany him for the rest of his life. He could not tolerate any flaws. If you were not careful, the Dharma treasure you refined might be incompatible with you. That was quite a fatal thing. Therefore, until now, Jiang Chengxuan was not completely sure what his future Level 3 Dharma treasure embryo would be. But now. When he saw the refinement method of the Golden Void Sword rewarded by the system, he immediately knew what his first Dharma treasure in the future should be. Most importantly, after confirming in his heart that he was going to refine a Level 3 Dharma treasure embryo, the system actually issued him another mission. [Achievement mission issued. Host, please complete the first refinement of a Level 3 Dharma treasure.] Mind you! What the system said here was to complete the first refinement of a Level 3ic Dharma treasure, not the refinement of a Level 3 Dharma treasure embryo. Therefore, if Jiang Chengxuan wanted to complete this mission, he had to rely on his own ability to complete the refinement of a Level 3 Dharma treasure. This prerequisite was that he had to raise his weapon refinement cultivation to Level 3. He just did not know if the system¡¯s hidden mission would be triggered after he raised his weapon refinement cultivation to Level 3. He was looking forward to it. After that. Jiang Chengxuan began to draw the mid-grade Golden Armor Puppet Talisman. With his current mid-grade Level 2 talisman-making cultivation, it was really not difficult to draw three mid-grade Level 2 Golden Armor Puppet Talismans. About half a year later, he successfully drew three mid-grade Level 2 Golden Armor Puppet Talismans. It had to be noted that this mid-grade Level 2 Golden Armor Puppet Talisman was much stronger than the low-grade Level 2 Golden Armor Puppet Talisman. Not only did the golden-armored puppet summoned have combat strength comparable to the fifth or sixth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, but the power of their self-destruction had also reached the late-stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm. The duration reached forty minutes. From this, it could be deduced that if it was the high-grade Level 2 Golden Armor Puppet Talisman, the self-destruction power might reach that of the Violet Palace Realm. After Jiang Chengxuan finished doing all these things, he did not come out of seclusion immediately. Instead, he calmed down and began to sort out everything he had learned over the years. This also allowed him to have a clearer understanding of his abilities, strength, and methods. By the time he finished it, four years had passed quietly. On this day. Jiang Chengxuan walked out of his cultivation room. Coincidentally, just as he walked out of his cultivation room, Shen Ruyan, who was in another cultivation room, also opened the door. The couple looked at each other and smiled. Soon, the two of them began to talk about their experiences in seclusion over the years. Through the exchange, Jiang Chengxuan learned that Shen Ruyan had used some materials she had obtained from the Lin family to strengthen her Thunderbolt Lightning Fire Sword again. At the same time, she successfully refined Lin Tianfan¡¯s low-grade Level 3 Dharma treasure, the Seven Evil Treasure Spear. Moreover, during this process, she actually tried to compress her True Essence, causing the strength of her True Essence to begin to approach the strength of Dharma powers. However, this was a rather dangerous thing to do. A single mistake could cause the compressed True Essence to go berserk and blow up your dantian and meridians. At that time, even if you did not die, you would be completely crippled. Jiang Chengxuan did not expect his Dao companion to be so bold. Most importantly, she had done it successfully. It could be imagined that after she successfully entered the Violet Palace Realm in the future, the strength of her Dharma powers would definitely be much stronger than the Dharma powers of other Violet Palace Realm cultivators. At least in terms of quantity and grade, it was definitely not something ordinary Violet Palace Realm cultivators could compare to. This was also a reminder to Jiang Chengxuan. When he broke through to the ninth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm in the future, he could also try to compress his True Essence. However, there was a prerequisite. He had to increase the strength of his physical body first. In this way, it was very necessary to find a body tempering cultivation technique that was suitable for him. In the entire Shen Immortal Family, Jiang Chengxuan did not find a body tempering technique he wanted. Perhaps only in the Ganyang Market, or the North Cloud Sect, or the Starlight Sect, could he find a body tempering cultivation technique that was truly suitable for him. A day later. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan left their cave abode. The two of them had just arrived at the main peak of the Splendid Jade Mountain when Shen Rushuang saw them. A hint of surprise appeared on her face. ¡°Cheng Xuan, Ruyan, you¡¯re out of seclusion. Coincidentally, Ancestor has also come out of seclusion not long ago. He said that when you come out of seclusion, go to him first..¡± Chapter 97 - Chapter 97: Shen Yuanlongs Honest Words Chapter 97: Shen Yuanlong¡¯s Honest Words Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Oh? The ancestor has come out of seclusion?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were both surprised because they knew how badly injured Shen Yaunlong was back then. Because of that, they did not dare to disturb him when the Shen family was challenged by the Lin family. But now, the ancestor had come out of seclusion. This made the two of them instinctively have a bad feeling. They did not delay and quickly arrived at Huawu Peak where Shen Yuanlong was. As soon as they arrived at Huawu Peak, they saw Shen Yuanlong sitting there. At this moment, Shen Yuanlong¡¯s hair had completely turned white, and the aura on his body had become unprecedentedly weak. It was evident that he was really not far from the end of his life. At this moment, when he saw Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan coming over, a smile appeared on his wrinkled face. ¡°Chengxuan, Ruyan, you¡¯re here.¡± As he spoke, he gestured for the two of them to take a seat before continuing, ¡°I¡¯ve already heard about what happened before. You did very well. It¡¯s our Shen family¡¯s blessing to have the two of you.¡± Jiang Chengxuan said humbly, ¡°Ancestor, you flatter me.¡± ¡°No, I¡¯m not flattering you.¡± Shen Yuanlong shook his head seriously. ¡°I know very well that the two of you will definitely go far in the future. Therefore, there are some things I need to tell you in advance.¡± Shen Yuanlong said, ¡°In the future, if you really reach a certain height, you can consider breaking away from the Shen family and starting your own family. I¡¯ll tell your brother, Shen Daoming, about this later.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s expressions changed at the same time. However, before they could speak, Shen Yuanlong waved his hand and continued, ¡°Listen to me first. I¡¯m not joking with you about this. I¡¯m giving you a sincere suggestion. There will be a day when the Shen family is too small for you. It can accommodate you for a while, but it can¡¯t accommodate you forever. Only the sky is big enough for the true dragon to roam. If we really force you to be bound to the Shen family, it will be harmful to both you and the Shen family. These are my honest words. I hope you can understand.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan fell silent. They knew their own situation best. Some things were indeed as Shen Yuanlong had said. Shen Yuanlong continued, ¡°Therefore, in the future, whether you establish your own family or sect, I only hope that within the limits of your ability, you can spare some strength to help the Shen family when we really need help. This is also the only request I have for you.¡± He actually wanted to say these words on the day Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan became Dao companions. However, at that time, it was not appropriate for him to say it. This was more or less his last wish for the couple, and it was also his heartfelt words to them. ¡°Ancestor¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had mixed feelings. To be honest, so far, Jiang Chengxuan felt a good sense of belonging in the Shen family. He also liked the current atmosphere in the Shen family. However, he also knew that what bound people together was their bloodline. Since Jiang Chengxuan was not born to a member of the Shen family, strictly speaking, he could not be considered a direct descendant of the Shen family. The truth was the truth. Just as Shen Yuanlong had said, he and Shen Ruyan would eventually climb high. At that time, if he and Shen Ruyan had their own descendants¡­ Then, after countless generations, it was hard to say if the Shen family was still the Shen family or an ancillary family of the Jiang family. If Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were only the most ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivators, then there was no need to think about these things. Naturally, they would rely on the Shen family. However, the problem was that their future achievements were almost predictable. They would definitely surpass the current Shen family. That way, in order to avoid any future misunderstandings and conflicts, it was necessary to clarify their relationships and some things in advance. Fortunately, both Shen Yuanlong and Shen Mengxue were sensible people. When Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan became Dao companions, they already knew this. That was why Shen Yuanlong said this to the two of them. Moreover, these words were most suitable for Shen Yuanlong, the ancestor of the Shen family, to say. At this moment. Shen Yuanlong looked at the two of them and smiled again. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s talk about your plans next. If I¡¯m not wrong, it¡¯s almost time for the two of you to prepare to advance to the Violet Palace Realm, right?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not deny it. They also told Shen Yuanlong about their plans to go out. When Shen Yuanlong heard it, he was slightly surprised, but he immediately nodded in understanding. ¡°That¡¯s right. It¡¯s indeed time for you to go out and travel. While I can still hold on, go out if you have to. However, you have to be very careful. It¡¯s best to do it quietly. Don¡¯t alarm too many people.¡± At this point, Shen Yuanlong hesitated slightly, but in the end, he said to the two of them, ¡°But then again, if it¡¯s possible, I still hope that you can go and meet your Ancestor Mengxue. This is something she instructed me a long time ago. Of course. If you really want to see her, you still have to do it secretly. This is a communication jade talisman that belongs to her. When the time comes, you can use it to contact her. In this way, you won¡¯t alarm anyone.¡± As he spoke, Shen Yuanlong took out a milky-white jade talisman from his body and handed it to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan.. Chapter 98 - Chapter 98: Meeting Shen Mengxue Again Chapter 98: Meeting Shen Mengxue Again Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan reached out to take the special communication jade talisman. He then nodded at Shen Yuanlong and said, ¡°We understand, Ancestor.¡± He and Shen Ruyan looked at each other and finally asked tentatively, ¡°Ancestor, your current health¡­¡± As if he knew what Jiang Chengxuan was going to ask, Shen Yuanlong interrupted him and said with a smile, ¡°Don¡¯t worry about me. In fact, the fact that I can last until now is already far beyond my initial estimation. I¡¯m already very satisfied. I should be able to hold on for a few more years. I wonder if I can see you guys return and see Daoming come out of seclusion before I really leave.¡± Shen Yuanlong had come to terms with his imminent death and was very frank about it. However, when Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan heard it, they felt very bad. No matter what, this old man had protected them for many years. Without him, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could not guarantee that they would be able to reach this point. ¡°Ancestor, you can definitely do it.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded at Shen Yuanlong solemnly. ¡°We¡¯ll be back as soon as we can.¡± ¡°It¡¯s good that you say so.¡± Shen Yuanlong smiled and shook his head. ¡°There¡¯s no need to force yourself. You still have to prioritize your own matters.¡± At this moment, Shen Yuanlong had a calmness that could only be seen from people who were ready to embrace death. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not continue to talk about this. Instead, they stayed at Huawu Peak and accompanied Shen Yuanlong for two days. After that, they went outside Shen Daoming¡¯s cave abode. They waited there quietly for a few days. After confirming that Shen Daoming would not come out of seclusion for the time being, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not stay any longer. Three days later, they quietly left the Splendid Jade Mountain and headed for the Ganyang Sect. Since Shen Yuanlong wanted them to meet Shen Mengxue, they would go and meet her first. They wanted to see if Ancestor Mengxue had anything special to tell them. It was about a million miles from the Splendid Jade Mountain to the Ganyang Sect. Back then, it took them about a month and a half to travel from Ganyang City to Flat Land County. With their current cultivation and speed, even if they did not fly at full speed, only about half a month had passed when they arrived at the area around 5,000 kilometers away from the Ganyang Sect. At this moment. On a deserted mountain peak. Jiang Chengxuan crushed the special communication jade talisman in his hand. The two of them waited quietly. In less than two hours, a graceful white-haired figure appeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. It was Shen Mengxue. At this moment, her appearance had not changed from many years ago. However, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could clearly feel a lingering death aura on her. This was the backlash from calculating the heavenly secrets. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan both revealed a solemn look. They looked at Shen Mengxue and said, ¡°Ancestor, your condition¡­¡± Shen Mengxue knew what the two of them were going to ask. She shook her head with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s fine. This is my own choice. I¡¯ve already prepared for the worse.¡± At this point, she looked at the two of them and nodded in admiration. ¡°Good, good, good. Looks like you¡¯re not far from entering the Violet Palace Realm. I believe it¡¯s my brother who asked to come here.¡± Before the two of them could answer, Shen Mengxue continued, ¡°I know that my brother doesn¡¯t have much time left. I¡¯m almost the same. I believe he has already told you about the arrangements for the future. Now that you¡¯re here, I have a few things to give you.¡± With that, Shen Mengxue flipped her hand. In her palm, a few things appeared. There were two jade slips, a token, and a storage ring. The two jade slips contained two cultivation techniques. One of them was the body-tempering cultivation technique that Jiang Chengxuan was currently lacking. It was called the Infinite Wheel. This was something she had obtained by chance when she was roaming in the cultivation world back then. The conditions to cultivate this technique were very harsh. In addition, this technique was not complete. It was only a fragment. Shen Mengxue once thought that such a top-notch body tempering cultivation technique that no one could cultivate should be meaningless. However, when she saw Jiang Chengxuan, especially the current Jiang Chengxuan, she knew that she had found its owner. Jiang Chengxuan did not expect Shen Mengxue to give him such a huge surprise just as he was desperately looking for a body-tempering technique that was suitable for him. Even though the Infinite Wheel in front of him was not complete. However, the moment he saw this body-tempering cultivation technique, he knew that it was what he urgently needed. Other than the Infinite Wheel, the remaining jade slip also contained a rather important inheritance. It was called the Heavenly Calculation Technique. It was also an incomplete calculation technique. At the same time, it was also the foundation Shen Mengxue relied on. It was worth mentioning that apart from having the ability to calculate the heavenly secrets, this technique could also hide one¡¯s heavenly secrets from being seen by others. It could even isolate others from casting a curse on them. However, the conditions to cultivate this technique were also very harsh, and it would greatly deplete the cultivator¡¯s lifespan. Therefore, until now, Shen Mengxue was the only person in the entire cultivation world of the Yun Nation who had truly grasped this technique, Now, she was giving this technique to the two of them. It was not that she wanted them to cultivate this technique. She just wanted them to have some understanding of it. Then, there was the token. This was not for them, but for them to bring it back and hand it to the Shen Immortal Family. As for its use¡­ It was just a token that could allow one to enter the Ganyang Sect and become a core disciple. On the other hand, the last storage ring contained nearly 80% of Shen Mengxue¡¯s accumulation over the past hundreds of years. According to Shen Mengxue, the things in this storage ring were for both them and the entire Shen Immortal Family. The only difference was that they could choose the items first. They could just hand the rest to the Shen Immortal Family. It was obvious that Shen Mengxue was taking special care of them. Shen Mengxue smiled and said, ¡°Alright, it¡¯s about time for me to go back. Take care.¡± With that, Shen Mengxue did not give the two of them a chance to speak Her figure instantly turned into air and dissipated.. Chapter 99 - Chapter 99: Five Places Chapter 99: Five Places Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Seeing Shen Mengxuc leave, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan fell into a deep thought. They all had a feeling that this was the last time they would see Ancestor Mengxue. They did not know if they would be able to see Shen Yuanlong again when they returned to the Splendid Jade Mountain. Putting away these emotions for the time being, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not stay here any longer. Instead, they turned around and headed towards the territory of the North Cloud Sect. From their current location to the territory controlled by the North Cloud Sect, it was about ten times the distance from the Splendid Jade Mountain to the Ganyang Sect. Even with their current cultivation, it would take them about three months to reach there at full speed. Their goal was very clear. They wanted to find the Lightning Pool that Shen Ruyan had left for herself in her previous life. However, a long time had passed. Even Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t know the exact situation of the place where she left the Lightning Pool. Everything would have to wait until they reached the territory of the North Cloud Sect before they could properly understand and investigate. In the blink of an eye, more than four months had passed. On this day. They arrived at a Level 2 market called the Kun Mountain Market. It was said that this was a market city under the jurisdiction of the North Cloud Sect¡¯s affiliated sect, the Kun Mountain Sect. It was considered a bustling market. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who had already disguised themselves, first rented a cave abode here to stay. Then, they began to inquire about the situation in the entire North Cloud Sect. Over a period of more than two months. They finally found some clues. ¡°If I¡¯m not wrong, the Lightning Pool I left behind should be one of these five locations.¡± At this moment. Shen Ruyan pointed at a map in front of them and said. Jiang Chengxuan looked at the five places she was pointing at. He discovered that the five places were the Fallen Leaves Mountain Range, the Autumn Wind Ridge, the Cloud Wave Lake, Moon City, and the Flying Rainbow Swamp. Among them, the Fallen Leaves Mountain Range and Autumn Wind Ridge were both peripheral areas where demon beasts lived. The danger level was not too high. The Cloud Wave Lake was the biggest lake under the jurisdiction of the North Cloud Sect. It was extremely large. With Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s current cultivation levels, the danger of going there was also within their ability to handle. However, the problem was that it was too big. It would probably take a lot of effort and time to find the Lightning Pool. Next was Moon City. This city was the number one city of a Violet Palace Realm Sect, the Moon Watcher Sect. If the Lightning Pool that Shen Ruyan had left behind was in Moon City, it would really be troublesome. Especially the core area of Moon City, it was not easy for outsiders to enter. As for the Flying Rainbow Swamp, it was a relatively dangerous area. This was the habitat of the demon beast, the Three-Tailed Demon Crocodiles. There were a host of them. If they were not careful, they might alarm the Level 3 Three-Tailed Demon Crocodiles. Even with Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s current strength, there was a possibility of them dying there. ¡°Husband, the Fallen Leaves Mountain Range and Autumn Wind Ridge are the two places with the least risk.¡± Shen Ruyan pointed at the Fallen Leaves Mountain Range and Autumn Wind Ridge on the map and said to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°Why don¡¯t we start from these two places first? If there¡¯s the Lightning Pool I left behind, it¡¯s best. If not, we¡¯ll consider searching elsewhere. What do you think?¡± ¡°I have no objections.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded in agreement. However, at this moment, the restriction of the cave abode they were in was suddenly activated. This made both of them frown slightly. Especially when they saw the three strange people standing outside the cave abode, their eyes narrowed. They looked at each other. There was nothing to be afraid of. Soon, they lifted up the restriction of the cave abode and looked at the three people standing outside. ¡°We don¡¯t seem to know the three of you. I wonder what brought you here?¡± The three of them were two men and a woman. The man in the lead was a burly man with a beard. He was at the sixth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. When he heard Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, he immediately smiled and cupped his fists. ¡°I¡¯m Lei Peng, an independent cultivator of this area. The two people beside me are Guo Zixiao and Sun Yuqin. They are also Foundation Establishment Realm independent cultivators like me. We took the liberty to come here this time because we understand that the two of you seem to be looking for an opportunity left behind by a senior.¡± Hearing Lei Peng¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan narrowed their eyes. They had long known that if they were seen inquiring about something, it would definitely arouse suspicion. Even though they had tried to be careful. However, the only thing they did not expect was that the first to find them were not the people from the local Violet Palace Realm Immortal sects or families, but three independent cultivators. Of course Even if Lei Peng and the others claimed that they were independent cultivators, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who did not know them at all, still put a question mark to their real identity. At this moment. Lei Peng continued to smile and say, ¡°To be honest, we happen to have a relatively accurate location of the cave abode left behind by a senior. However, that senior had set up layers of restrictions on the cave abode when he was alive. Without enough manpower and strength, it¡¯s impossible to break the restrictions in the cave abode. I know that the two of you should be independent cultivators like us who came here from other places, so I was wondering if I could invite you to join hands with us. Don¡¯t worry, after this is done, we can distribute the gains according to how much we contribute. I wonder if the two of you are interested in this?¡± It had to be said that Lei Peng¡¯s words were very tempting. They had been cautious enough in their investigation of Jiang Chengxuan and his wife. In fact, it was not difficult to find out that the couple had come from somewhere else. If Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were really ordinary Foundation Establishment Realm independent cultivators and had been searching for the cave abode left behind by a senior, they might really be tempted by Lei Peng¡¯s words. Unfortunately, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were not ordinary independent cultivators. What they were looking for was not the cave abode of a deceased senior. Of course, the most important thing was¡­ They would not trust strangers easily. So. After hearing what Lei Peng said, they immediately shook their heads without hesitation. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, we¡¯re not interested in what you¡¯re talking about..¡± Chapter 100 - Chapter 1oo: Shadow Tracking Gu Chapter 1oo: Shadow Tracking Gu Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s answer, Lei Peng and the other two were stunned. Clearly, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s reaction was different from what they had expected. ¡°Fellow Daoists, are you really not going to consider it carefully? We¡¯re really very sincere. If¡­¡± Lei Peng obviously wanted to persuade them further, but Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were no longer interested in talking with them. Jiang Chengxuan waved his hand and said calmly, ¡°There¡¯s no need. Please leave.¡± With that, he closed the cave abode without waiting for the three of them to react. Seeing the cave abode close in front of them, Lei Peng and the other two had ugly expressions. Guo Zixiao and Sun Yuqin said angrily, ¡°They really don¡¯t know what¡¯s good for them. We invited them with good intentions. I didn¡¯t expect them to have such an attitude.¡± Then, Guo Zixiao looked at Lei Peng and said, ¡°Brother Lei, these two people are unwilling to join us. What should we do next?¡± Lei Peng thought for a moment and said, ¡°Since they don¡¯t want to work with us, let¡¯s find someone else. Anyway, there are so many people in the Kun Mountain Market. I don¡¯t believe that we can¡¯t find someone who is willing to work with us.¡± As they spoke, the three of them had already left the cave abode where Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were. At the same time. In the cave abode. Shen Ruyan looked at Jiang Chengxuan and said, ¡°Husband, it seems like it¡¯s time for us to change our identities.¡± Indeed. In the past two months. Although they were already very careful, they would still attract some attention. Therefore, it was necessary to change the identity again. Jiang Chengxuan clearly knew this too. He nodded readily. ¡°Wife, you¡¯re right. In that case, let¡¯s change our identities before we go to the Fallen Leaves Mountain Range and Autumn Wind Ridge.¡± A few days later. After Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan changed their appearances, they left the Kun Mountain Market together. Their destination this time was the Fallen Leaves Mountain Range that was relatively close to this place. There was a total of about 300,000 to 400,000 kilometers. With their current cultivation, it would only take them three to four days to fly at full speed. However, after they were about 5,000 kilometers away from the Kun Mountain Market, they suddenly stopped in midair and looked behind them. ¡°Guys, you¡¯ve been following us for so long. Shouldn¡¯t you show yourself?¡± As soon as he finished speaking, four people suddenly walked out from behind Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Three men and one woman. The one in the lead was a bald burly man at the eighth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. He looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and said with a chuckle, ¡°I really didn¡¯t expect to be discovered by you guys here. How unlucky.¡± Seeing the bald man and the other three, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were clearly surprised. Previously, they thought that the ones who had been secretly following them were Lei Peng and the other two. They did not expect that it was not them, but the other four unfamiliar fellows. This made Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes narrow. He looked at the four of them and said calmly, ¡°If I remember correctly, I don¡¯t seem to know you. Why are you following us?¡± At this moment, a feminine man beside the bald burly man suddenly laughed. He looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and smiled. ¡°Do you really think that we won¡¯t recognize you after you change your appearance?¡± As he spoke, a bug that looked like a cricket suddenly appeared in his hand. However, the bug was bigger than a cricket, and its compound eyes were green. ¡°This is¡­ ?¡± Jiang Chengxuan frowned deeply and his eyes narrowed. The feminine man continued to smile and say, ¡°Why? Have you recognized my treasure? That¡¯s right. My treasure is the Shadow Tracking Gu. It can lock onto the location of the person being tracked through their aura. So. Even if you change your appearance, you will still not be able to shake away my Shadow Tracking Gu.¡± ¡°So?¡± Shen Ruyan said coldly. The feminine man and the bald burly man looked at her in surprise. Then, the bald burly man chuckled and said, ¡°To be honest, we¡¯re very interested in what you¡¯ve been inquiring about previously, so we hope you can share it with us. Don¡¯t worry, as long as the things you inquired can satisfy us, we can consider not making things difficult for you.¡± In other words, if what Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan inquired couldn¡¯t satisfy them, or if the two of them were unwilling to cooperate, they would have a hard time. The other party was clearly threatening them. It was unknown if it was because Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked especially easy to bully or if the burly man and his cohort were too confident in themselves, but they actually looked like they were confident in defeating the two of them. Since that was the case, there was nothing more to say. Jiang Chengxuan took out his Clear Lake Sword. With a clang, it slashed at the feminine man. Shen Ruyan was not idle either. The Curse Light Sword flew out of her hand. After a few flashes in the air, it arrived in front of the bald burly man. Clearly, the bald burly man and the feminine man did not expect that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan would dare to attack first when they were facing four Foundation Establishment Cultivators at the same time. ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± In almost an instant, cold killing intent shot out of the eyes of the bald burly man and the feminine man. A battle axe and a fan appeared in their hands. The battle axe was dark gold in color. There were even circles of green airflow that looked like vortexes around it. The fan was even stranger. The moment it was taken out, it suddenly expanded to dozens of feet in size. With a light flap, a pitch-black wind whistled out. As for the remaining two, They were not idle either. One of them raised his hand and released a shuttle-shaped Dharma artifact. It was completely black, making it extremely difficult for people to capture its traces. The other person, the female cultivator, took out an aqua blue flying sword with dense sword qi. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan casually released the Green Wood Heavenly Light Shield and easily blocked the attack of the shuttle-shaped Dharma artifact. Shen Ruyan, on the other hand, pointed casually. Crack- Dazzling lightning immediately lit up in the void. When it hit the aqua blue flying sword, the lightning caused the sword to dim.. Chapter 101 - Chapter 101: Arriving at the Fallen Leaves Mountain Range Chapter 101: Arriving at the Fallen Leaves Mountain Range Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations This scene immediately shocked the female cultivator and the other person. However, before they could react, they were shocked to see that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Clear Lake Sword was emitting an extremely dazzling sword light. Not only did it instantly evaporate the black wind created by the fan, but it also sent the fan flying several kilometers away. In the end, the power of the Clear Lake Sword did not decrease at all. Hiss. The protective barrier formed by True Essence in front of the feminine man was instantly torn apart. Under the shocked gaze of the feminine man, the terrifying sword light slashed into his body, splitting him into two from head to toe. At the same time. The Curse Light Sword that Shen Ruyan slashed out also emitted an extremely terrifying power. There was a soft clang in the air. The battle axe that the bald burly man took out was immediately sent flying. What followed was an extremely dazzling lightning that suddenly rose from the body of the Curse Light Sword. Crackle¡ª The bald man had no time to react. His body was drowned by countless lightning bolts. When the lightning on his body dissipated, his huge head had already been cut off. Seeing this, the remaining two were already scared out of their wits. They never thought that the four of them were actually tracking such terrifying two fellows. How were these two fat sheep? They were clearly two extremely ferocious beasts! ¡°Hmm? You want to run away?¡± Shen Ruyan¡¯s beautiful eyes sharpened. The Curse Light Sword in her hand flew out again. Buzz! An invisible ripple suddenly swept through the air. The two people who were fleeing. The female cultivator¡¯s beautiful head immediately fell off. The corpse slammed into the ground below, stirring up a large amount of dust. This made the last male cultivator even more terrified. He immediately begged, ¡°Don¡¯t kill me! Don¡¯t kill me! I¡¯m instructed to do this by Young Master Yao. This really has nothing to do with me!¡± When Shen Ruyan, who was about to kill the male cultivator, heard this, her beautiful eyebrows frowned. The Curse Light Sword that was about to pierce through the male cultivator¡¯s neck suddenly turned in midair. Then, a green net fell and trapped the male cultivator. He could not break free at all. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately appeared in front of him. Jiang Chengxuan asked in a low voice, ¡°What exactly is going on? Who is the Young Master Yao you mentioned just now?¡± The male cultivator was clearly scared out of his wits by the couple. When he heard Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s question, he immediately told him everything he knew. It turned out. The real mastermind behind all of this was a person called Yao Ping¡¯an. This person was the direct great-great-grandson of the Supreme Elder of the Kun Mountain Sect, Yao Jiangtian. It was said that he was very doted on by Yao Jiangtian, the Violet Palace Realm Ancestor. However, because his cultivation aptitude was average, he was already more than 90 years old and his cultivation level was only at the second level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. According to his progress, if he did not encounter any great opportunities in the future, he would probably stop at the Foundation Establishment Realm for the rest of his life. There was no hope at all for the Violet Palace Realm. So. In order to change the situation, Yao Pingan used his ancestor¡¯s name to hire many cultivators. On one hand, he wanted them to find out the whereabouts of some fortuitous opportunities for him, and on the other hand, he wanted them to do some shady things for him. Undoubtedly. What Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan inquired about in the Kun Mountain Market had obviously attracted Young Master Yao¡¯s attention. Therefore, he asked the four of them to keep an eye on Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Once they made a move or left the Kun Mountain Market, they had to find a way to track them down. If possible, it would be best if they could dig out the secrets in their mouths. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at this male cultivator. The two of them did not show any mercy and took his life in a neat manner. Shen Ruyan said, ¡°It seems that Yao Ping¡¯an has been eyeing us for a long time.¡± A trace of coldness flashed across Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. He said calmly, ¡°No matter what, we¡¯ve already made an enemy of him. When we return to Splendid Jade Mountain in the future, we have to settle the score with him no matter what. However, before that, we still have to find the Lightning Pool.¡± As they spoke, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had already opened the storage bags of the bald burly man and the other three. From the storage bags of the four of them, the couple discovered several different types of tracking talismans and tools. Among them was the shadow tracking Gu. In addition, they also found seven or eight Level 2 Dharma artifacts from their storage bags. They ranged from low-grade to mid-grade to high-grade. By a rough estimation, it was worth about 20,000 to 30,000 spirit stones. If they included the pills and treasures in their storage bags, The value was almost equivalent to 40,000 to 50,000 spirit stones. The couple did not linger around and quickly headed to their destination. A few days later. They finally arrived at the Fallen Leaves Mountain Range. This was the peripheral area where the demon beasts roamed. To Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who were already half a step into the Violet Palace Realm, a place like the Fallen Leaves Mountain Range was not too dangerous. Usually, some Qi Refinement Realm cultivators would occasionally come here to hunt some Level 1 demon beasts to earn spirit stones. According to the directions on the map, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan searched here for more than a month. During this period, they killed many Level 1 demon beasts. There were very few Level 2 demon beasts. However, they still found nothing. On Shen Ruyan¡¯s side, she didn¡¯t sense the existence of the Lightning Pool. One had to know that if the Lightning Pool wasn¡¯t too far away from them, Shen Ruyan could more or less sense it. Now, more than a month had passed. Shen Ruyan still did not sense anything, so there were only two possibilities. One was that they had yet to reach the range where Shen Ruyan could feel the Lightning Pool. The other possibility was that the Lightning Pool was not in the Fallen Leaves Mountain Range. Just as they decided to search the remaining areas, seven or eight figures suddenly appeared not far from them. Jiang Changxuan turned around. Among the seven to eight figures, an old man and a young girl were at the front. The two of them seemed to be being chased by a few figures behind them. There were obvious signs of injuries on their bodies. Especially the old man, who was at the seventh level of the Foundation Establishment Realm,his body was covered in dense wounds that were constantly bleeding.. Chapter 102 - Chapter 102: Miss of the Moon Watcher Sect Chapter 102: Miss of the Moon Watcher Sect Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Behind the two of them. There were five men with demonic auras. One was at the seventh level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, two were at the mid-stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm, and two were at the perfected Qi Refinement Realm. Jiang Chcngxuan and Shen Ruyan recognized the five people at a glance. They were demonic cultivators. They did not expect there to be demonic cultivators in the Fallen Leaves Mountain Range. Just as this thought flashed through the couple¡¯s minds, the girl, who was running in front, suddenly saw them. Then, she revealed an anxious expression. ¡°Fellow Daoists over there, behind us are demonic cultivators from the Phantom Cave. Run quickly! Don¡¯t be caught by them!¡± With that, the girl suddenly turned around. Her doing this was because she didn¡¯t want to implicate Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. This put a bitter smile on the old man¡¯s face. My Miss, you¡¯re still thinking about the safety of others at a time like this. With resignation, he also turned around and ran in another direction with the girl. This made the five demonic cultivators chasing after them frown. One of the men with a hooked nose at the fourth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm said in a low voice, ¡°Boss Tu, there are two little rats over there. Do you need me to clean them up?¡± The seventh level Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator called Boss Tu shook his head and said, ¡°Let Wang Heng and Zhang Bai do it. Our primary goal is the young Miss of the Moon Watcher Sect.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The hooked-nose man agreed. Then, he looked at the two perfected Qi Refinement demonic cultivators behind him and instructed indifferently, ¡°Go over there and clean up the two little rats. Remember to do it swiftly without leaving any traces.¡± When the two perfected Qi Refinement demonic cultivators heard this, they immediately agreed respectfully. Then, they turned around and rushed towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were stunned. What is going on? Are they mistaken for those qi refinement cultivators who come here to hunt level 1 demon beasts? On the girl¡¯s side. Seeing the two demonic cultivators turn around and rush towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, she immediately felt guilty. If not for her, those two innocent cultivators would not have been involved in this. At the thought of this, the girl immediately shouted angrily at Boss Tu and the other two behind her, ¡°Tu Kunbai, since I¡¯m your target this time, why do you have to implicate the innocent?¡± Hearing the girl¡¯s words, the seventh level Foundation Establishment Realm demonic cultivator called Tu Kunbai immediately sneered. He couldn¡¯t be bothered to answer such a childish question. On the other hand, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at the girl in surprise. With their experience, it was naturally not difficult for them to tell that the girl wasn¡¯t pretending but sincerely hoping that they wouldn¡¯t be implicated. Moreover, from what Tu Kunbai said, this young girl seemed to be the young Miss of the Moon Watcher Sect. And she should be the only daughter of the Moon Watcher Sect Master, At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. Both of them clearly thought of the same question. If they saved the daughter of the Moon Watcher Sect Master, would they be allowed to enter the core area of Moon City in the future? At the very least, it would be more beneficial than harmful. It wouldn¡¯t hurt to make a new friend. Not to mention that as cultivators of the righteous path, they would never let demonic cultivators off when they saw one. At this moment. The two perfected Qi Refinement demonic cultivators had already arrived in front of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. A sinister smile appeared on their faces. The demonic cultivator called Wang Heng said, ¡°I want their living souls. It just so happens that I lack two living souls in my Soul Chasing Flag.¡± Zhang Bai shrugged and said, ¡°Sure, but I want 70% of the things in their storage bags later.¡± Wang Heng hesitated for a moment before nodding. ¡°Deal!¡± Unconsciously, the two of them had already treated Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan as fish on the chopping board. Little did they know that when their words were heard by the couple, they immediately felt like laughing. They did not waste time on these two Qi Refinement demonic cultivators. Jiang Chengxuan took out his Purple Flame Sword. There were two booms. The Purple Flame Sword with scorching purple flames immediately pierced through their chests. The terrifying purple flames instantly engulfed their bodies and burned them to ashes. Seeing this, the expressions of Tu Kunbai and the other two, who were chasing after the girl and the old man, changed drastically. ¡°Not good! They are Foundation Establishment Cultivators!¡± The three of them immediately felt a great sense of danger. Without another word, they stopped and turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan with a solemn expression. ¡°That was purely a misunderstanding. I hope you¡­¡± Crack- Before Tu Kunbai could finish speaking, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Clear Lake Sword and Shen Ruyan¡¯s Curse Light Sword turned into two sharp sword lights that slashed at the three of them! ¡°Damn it!¡± Tu Kunbai and the other two were furious. Tu Kunbai suddenly released a flying sword made of skulls. With a terrifying and sinister howl, it faced Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Clear Lake Sword. As for the hook-nosed man and the other long-haired man, they took out a black bell and a flag with a ghost head. In an instant, a cold wind howled. A demonic sound that sounded like a death knell immediately reverberated in this mountain range. The girl and the old man who were looking back at this scene immediately felt dizzy. The old man immediately bit the tip of his tongue to release a defensive artifact and used it to shield them. Then, he said with a pale face, ¡°Quick, hold your breath and focus. Don¡¯t listen to the sound of the death knell.¡± At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Clear Lake Sword had already collided fiercely with Tu Kunbai¡¯s skull flying sword. In an instant, blazing flames burst forth from the Clear Lake Sword. There was a soft sizzle. Tu Kunbai¡¯s flying sword began to melt like a burning candle. ¡°No!¡± Tu Kunbai was shocked. He raised his hand. A poisonous snake suddenly shot towards Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face. It was a small black snake. Jiang Chengxuan did not even look at it. He controlled the Clear Lake Sword and slashed diagonally. There was a ripping sound. The sword swept past the body of the black snake, cutting it into two and turning its body into a fireball. The overwhelming might of the Clear Lake Sword was not weakened. Sword qi spewed out. There was a clang. Tu Kunbai¡¯s skull flying sword was actually cut into two by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Clear Lake Sword. Then, under Tu Kunbai¡¯s terrified and reluctant gaze, it wooshed past his neck and cut off his head. This scene stunned the old man and the girl in the distance. The girl suddenly said tentatively, ¡°Grandpa Wu, if I remember correctly, Tu Kunbai¡¯s cultivation seems to be at the late-stage Foundation Establishment Realm, right?¡± Chapter 103 - Chapter 103: The System Becoming Too Casual Chapter 103: The System Becoming Too Casual Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations When the old man called Grandpa Wu heard this, he nodded solemnly. ¡°That¡¯s right. Tu Kunbai is indeed at the last stage, the seventh level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. For that person to be able to kill him so easily, his cultivation should be far above Tu Kunbai.¡± ¡°Ah!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, on the other side of the battlefield¡­ Shen Ruyan¡¯s Curse Light Sword had already pierced through the black bell and nailed the hook-nosed man behind the Dharma artifact into the air. Seeing this, the last one, the long-haired man, wanted to escape. Unexpectedly, a lightning bolt suddenly fell from above his head. Not only did it instantly tear the Ghost Head Flag he took out into pieces, but it also blasted him into ashes. From then on, these five demonic cultivators from the Phantom Cave all died. Seeing this, the girl and the old man in the distance could not help but be surprised. The five demonic cultivators who had almost cornered them were actually killed so easily by those two. ¡°Grandpa Wu, let¡¯s go over and thank them.¡± At this moment, the girl turned to the old man and suggested. The old man hesitated for a moment before nodding. Soon, the two of them arrived in front of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who were putting away the storage bags of the five demonic cultivators. The old man hurriedly cupped his fists and bowed. ¡°Thank you for what you did just now. ¡°I¡¯m Wu Bairen from the Moon Watcher Sect. How should I address you? If there¡¯s a chance in the future, Miss and I will visit you in person to thank you again.¡± At this moment, he did not hide his and his young Miss¡¯s identities. Because there was no need. After all, the conversation they had with Tu Kunbai already proved that they weren¡¯t on the same boat with demonic cultivators. At this moment, if he continued to hide his identity, he would only leave a bad impression on Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°That¡¯s right. You must come to the Moon Watcher Sect. My father will definitely reward you.¡± At this moment, the young girl chimed in, ¡°Oh, right, my name is Huang Ling¡¯er. My father is Huang Wenyu. You should have heard of him, right?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other before he nodded at the two of them with a smile. ¡°We¡¯ve naturally heard of Sect Master Huang. So you¡¯re Sect Master Huang¡¯s daughter. It¡¯s really a pleasure to meet you.¡± At this point, Jiang Chengxuan seemed to have thought of something and asked with a puzzled expression, ¡°By the way, why did those guys from the Phantom Cave target you? Aren¡¯t they afraid of Sect Master Huang?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan mention this, Huang Ling¡¯er immediately said in a huff, ¡°It¡¯s all because my father killed a few of Phantom Demon¡¯s disciples. That¡¯s why his disciples have been looking for trouble with the Moon Watcher Sect. We had bad luck this time. We had just arrived at the Fallen Leaves Mountain Range when we bumped into those guys. If I hadn¡¯t met you guys, I really don¡¯t know what would have happened.¡± At this point, Huang Ling¡¯er could not help but heave a sigh of relief. It was obvious that what had happened had frightened the young lady of the Moon Watcher Sect. After exchanging some pleasantries, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan bade farewell. Wu Bairen cupped his fists and bade farewell to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. After Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan disappeared from sight, Huang Ling¡¯er looked at Wu Bairen in confusion. ¡°Grandpa Wu, why didn¡¯t we invite them to the Moon Watcher Sect just now? That way, it will be safer. Isn¡¯t it?¡± Hearing his Miss¡¯s question, Wu Bairen immediately sighed, thinking to himself. Miss is too well-protected by Sect Master. Her way of thinking is still naive. He then explained patiently, ¡°Miss, didn¡¯t you notice that they clearly have their own agenda for coming to the Fallen Leaves Mountain Range? If we ask them to return to the Moon Watcher Sect with us, won¡¯t we be putting them on the spot?¡± ¡°Yes, yes, yes.¡± Huang Ling¡¯er nodded in realization. ¡°Grandpa Wu, you¡¯re right.¡± ¡°Besides¡­¡± Wu Bairen continued, ¡°As the saying goes, the human heart is unpredictable. After all, we don¡¯t know each other. No one knows what their true character is. Even if they saved us, we still have to be careful. In this cultivation world, you can never be too careful.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± This time, Huang Ling¡¯er pondered for a long time. Seeing this, Wu Bairen did not explain further. Instead, he brought Huang Ling¡¯er out of the Fallen Leaves Mountain Range. After a while. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had already counted the items in the storage bags of the five demonic cultivators. It had to be said that the gains from killing demonic cultivators were much less than ordinary cultivators. That was because they could not use many of the things that demonic cultivators used. So. Although they had killed three Foundation Establishment Realm demonic cultivators and two perfected Qi Refinement Realm demonic cultivators, Their final harvest was only about 10,000 spirit stones. ¡°Husband, what do you think of the young Miss of the Moon Watcher Sect.¡± After putting away the things that were useful to them, she immediately looked at Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan thought for a moment and said, ¡°She struck me as someone who is ignorant of the world. In the future, if you and I really want to go to Moon City, this person should be able to help us. However, we still have to be careful. After all, we know nothing about the Moon Watcher Sect. The daughter of the Sect Master might not be enough to guarantee our safety.¡± As they spoke, the two of them did not waste any time and quickly began to investigate the other unexplored areas of the Fallen Leaves Mountain Range. Another month passed. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan found nothing. Therefore, the two of them decided not to linger in the Fallen Leaves Mountain Range anymore. Instead, they headed to Autumn Wind Ridge, which was about a million kilometers away. There, the couple also didn¡¯t find anything. For more than two months, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not find any useful clues. However, it was at this moment that a system notification suddenly sounded in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. [Ding.] [Achievement mission released. Host, please complete a thousand explorations.] [Current mission progress: 93%] Jiang Chengxuan was really caught off guard by this notification from the system. Especially the content and progress of the mission. He didn¡¯t know what to say. In the past half a year, he had almost explored the entire Fallen Leaves Mountain Range and Autumn Wind Ridge. But when he was about to give up, the system sounded. Was the system playing with him? Or had the system become too casual in issuing missions now? After complaining about the system in his heart, Jiang Chengxuan turned to look at Shen Ruyan. ¡°Ruyan, since there¡¯s nothing in the Fallen Leaves Mountain Range or the Autumn Wind Ridge, let¡¯s go to the Cloud Wave Lake to take a look.¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s the only way.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded. ¡°However, the Cloud Wave Lake is too huge. We might need to split up..¡± Chapter 104 - Chapter 104: Heavenly Eye of Insight, the Lightning Pool (1) Chapter 104: Heavenly Eye of Insight, the Lightning Pool (1) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Indeed. The Cloud Wave Lake was the largest lake under the jurisdiction of the North Cloud Sect. It was not dangerous. But it was big beyond description. If Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan really wanted to explore that place, they would have to split up. Otherwise, the time they would have to spend there would probably be ten times that of the Fallen Leaves Mountain Range and Autumn Wind Ridge combined. Jiang Chengxuan hoped that the mission reward this time could be of help to their exploration. As these thoughts flashed through Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind, he quickly disappeared from the sky of Autumn Wind Ridge with Shen Ruyan. A week later. Above a lake that stretched out as far as the eye could see. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan floated in the air. However, their expressions were a little troubled. It was because there were many cultivators around Cloud Wave Lake. This included Lei Peng, who had invited them that day. They were clearly looking for something here. Through inquiries, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan learned that not long ago, a phenomenon of five colors soaring into the sky had appeared here. At that time, someone said that it was a sign that a rare treasure had landed in the Cloud Wave Laker. This news quickly spread like wildfire and was known by the surrounding people in no time. They were here to find the so-called treasure and seek opportunities. This also made Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan realize that the Lightning Pool they were looking for might be in this Cloud Wave Lake. ¡°Husband, there¡¯s no time to lose. Let¡¯s split up.¡± Shen Ruyan looked at Jiang Chengxuan and said solemnly. ¡°Ok.¡± Jiang Chengxuan also knew that the situation was urgent. Most importantly, the various Violet Palace Realm immortal sects and families, especially the North Cloud Sect, had yet to take actions. But that was the problem. Once what happened here really attracted the attention of the Violet Palace Realm sects and families, they might completely seal off the Cloud Wave Lake and not allow anyone else to enter. This would be quite troublesome. Therefore, they had to hurry up. It would be best if they could finish the exploration of the Cloud Wave Lake before it was sealed off. Soon, the couple split up and began to search around the Cloud Wave Lake. Jiang Chengxuan also used this opportunity to quickly accumulate his mission progress. About half a month later. The mission progress under his retina had reached 100%. At the same time, a long-lost system notification sounded in his mind. [Ding.] [Congratulations, host. You have completed a thousand explorations and obtained the Heavenly Eye of Insight.] [Heavenly Eye of Insight: You can see through arrays, barriers, restrictions, and other obstacles of your current cultivation level. You can also see through illusions and foresee sneak attacks. At the critical juncture, you can even see a trace of heavenly secrets about yourself.] In short, the higher his cultivation level was, the more useful the Heavenly Eye of Insight would be. Compared to the Spirit Eye of Insight, it was clearly more than a level stronger. Especially the fact that it could allow Jiang Chengxuan to see a trace of the Heavenly Secrets about him. He just did not know what price he would have to pay for seeing the Heavenly Secret. Jiang Chengxuan was not a novice cultivator. He knew very well that once he touched on something that involved the Heavenly Secrets, it was impossible for him to not pay a price. It was best if the price was not too heavy. Thinking of this, Jiang Chengxuan decided to use his new ability to see the effect. Then, he activated the Heavenly Eye of Insight. All kinds of spiritual lights immediately appeared in front of him. Most of them were emitted by the cultivators here. However, a portion of it was also emitted by the water veins. Suddenly, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes penetrated the layers of lake water and fixated on something in the center. There, wheels of light emitting five different colors were gently rippling out in all directions. That is¡­ Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s pupils constricted. Her heart raced uncontrollably. He had an extremely strong intuition that it should be the place he and Shen Ruyan were looking for. With this in mind, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t dare to delay any longer. He immediately sent a message to Shen Ruyan through the communication jade talisman. At the same time, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly felt a slight dizziness in his head. He immediately realized that this should be the side effect for using the Heavenly Eye of Insight. What was consumed was his spirit. It seemed that if it was possible, he had to prepare spiritual items that could replenish his soul or spirit. Just as he was thinking this, a streak of light suddenly appeared not far from him. It was Shen Ruyan, who had rushed over immediately after receiving Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s message. At this moment, when she saw Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s slightly pale face, her beautiful eyes immediately widened and she hurriedly asked with concern, ¡°Husband, what¡¯s going on? Why has your spirit been depleted so much? What happened?¡± Chapter 105 - Chapter 105: Heavenly Eye of Insight, the Lightning Pool Chapter 105: Heavenly Eye of Insight, the Lightning Pool (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t hide it from her. He immediately told her about him using the Heavenly Eye of Insight. When Shen Ruyan heard that, a look of surprise appeared on her face. ¡°Husband, are you saying that your Spirit Eye of Insight has already been upgraded and you can see more things that you couldn¡¯t in the past?¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°That¡¯s right. However, using this innate ability requires more than double the spirit I used in the past. I forgot about it just now, which resulted in this. However, it¡¯s not a big problem. After resting for a while, I should be fine. As for now, your matter is the priority.¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan told her what he had just discovered. When Shen Ruyan heard that, a hint of excitement appeared on her beautiful face. She grabbed Jiang Chengxuan and said happily, ¡°Husband, it should be the place. I¡¯m almost certain that the place you discovered is the place we¡¯re looking for all this while.¡± ¡°Well, it seems like I was right.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded. ¡°In that case, let¡¯s not waste time.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Chengxuan pulled Shen Ruyan and jumped into a lake below without alerting the surrounding people. Splash¡ª As soon as the two of them dived into the Cloud Wave Lake, they each formed a light barrier around them, pushing away the water. Then, their bodies quickly sank. One hundred meters, three hundred meters, eight hundred meters¡­ When they were about 800 meters deep, a smile suddenly appeared on Shen Ruyan¡¯s face. She looked at Jiang Chengxuan and said, ¡°Husband, I can feel it. I can feel that the Lightning Pool should be nearby.¡± As she spoke, Shen Ruyan rushed in a certain direction. Jiang Chengxuan immediately followed. About two hours later. The couple stopped somewhere 900 meters deep. In this place, Shen Ruyan could clearly feel that a faint aura was echoing with her. Shen Ruyan did not hesitate. An extremely arcane lightning rune suddenly appeared in her palm. Buzz! At this moment, a five-colored light screen suddenly lit up in the dark lake bottom. Immediately after, a door appeared out of thin air. Shen Ruyan turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan and smiled. ¡°Husband, this is it. Follow me.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded. Soon, the couple stepped into the five-colored door. Splash! The moment they stepped into the five-colored door, the entire door instantly turned into countless light spots and dissipated. A while later. Some cultivators rushed over from all directions. They kept searching here, their faces filled with anticipation and nervousness. ¡°It should be nearby. I clearly saw it in this area just now. Why is it gone?¡± Some people looked anxious. There were also some people who looked puzzled. ¡°Did we make a mistake? That¡¯s not right. If I¡¯m the only one who saw it, I might be wrong. But there are so many of us who saw it. We can¡¯t all be wrong, right?¡± There must be something strange!¡± Just like that. More and more people gathered in this area. In the end, even some disciples of the Violet Palace Realm sects arrived. This made Foundation Establishment Realm independent cultivators like Lei Peng even more anxious. Therefore, they began to search the surroundings with all their might. Compared to them, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were much more at ease. After they entered the five-colored door, they saw a vast world. The world was filled with extremely rich five elements and lightning elements. Jiang Chengxuan took a few breaths and felt the Five Elements True Essence in his body begin to surge. The Five Elements True Technique circulated involuntarily, on its own. He had a feeling that if he could cultivate here, it would probably not take long for his cultivation to break through to the ninth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. They continued forward for a distance. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately saw a pool of lightning with metal, wood, water, and fire elements flowing quietly. There seemed to be a delicate balance between the lightning element and the five elements. Shen Ruyan suddenly thought of something and couldn¡¯t help but say to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°Husband, what we see in front of us is the Lightning Pool. Back then, I must have used a way to create a self-sufficient cycle for the large amount of the five elements and lightning element. Otherwise, after such a long time, it¡¯s impossible for this Lightning Pool to still be the same as before.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan was shocked. Being able to collect such a large amount of five elements and lightning elements and figuring out a way to make these elements reproduce on their own, she could potentially have surpassed that of Nascent Soul Realm cultivator in her previous life.. Chapter 106 - Chapter 106: Heavenly Eye of Insight, the Lightning Pool Chapter 106: Heavenly Eye of Insight, the Lightning Pool (3) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations What is the background of my Dao companion in her previous life? Just as Jiang Chengxuan was thinking about this, Shen Ruyan interrupted his train of thought. ¡°Husband, I¡¯ll have to trouble you to guard me from now on. I need to use this Lightning Pool to completely transform my spiritual roots. This process would probably take more than a year. During this period, I will be completely immersed into transforming my spiritual roots. I will also try to take the opportunity to break through to the Violet Palace Realm. From now on, I will leave everything to you.¡± As soon as she finished speaking, she handed a lightning seal to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°This seal is the hinge of the array formation here. If someone really finds our place, you can use it to keep them outside.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately nodded solemnly. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. With me around, I won¡¯t let you be disturbed. You can just focus on doing your own thing.¡± Shen Ruyan smiled and nodded at Jiang Chengxuan. Then, without any hesitation, she turned around and jumped into the pool of water that was flickering with five-colored lightning. Rumble! In an instant, five-colored lightning soared into the sky. And Shen Ruyan¡¯s figure was completely submerged. Jiang Chengxuan sensed carefully and was relieved to find that Shen Ruyan was indeed fine. He sat beside the Lightning Pool. Only then did Jiang Chengxuan have the time to take out the body-tempering technique that Shen Mengxue had given him. Previously, because he and Shen Ruyan had been busy searching for the Lightning Pool, he didn¡¯t have time to really study the content of the Infinite Wheel. He and Shen Ruyan also did not have the time to study the Heavenly Calculation Technique seriously. Soon. Jiang Chengxuan read the contents of the Infinite Wheel. It had to be said that the conditions to cultivate this body tempering technique were indeed very strict. First of all, you had to have pure Yin-Yang Five Elements Spiritual Root, or you had to have the legendary Reincarnation Dao Body or even the Two Forms Dao Body. After meeting this basic condition, your cultivation had to be below the Violet Palace Realm. Moreover, this had to be the only body-tempering technique you ever cultivated. Just this alone could probably eliminate 99% of the cultivators. Not to mention that cultivating the Infinite Wheel required a large number of resources and relatively good comprehension. It was no wonder that Shen Mengxue thought that this body tempering technique looked profound, but it was actually meaningless. That was because there were not many people who were qualified to cultivate it. If not for the fact that Jiang Chengxuan had received the Yin-Yang Five Elements Spiritual Root from the system and that he had not cultivated any body-tempering technique before this, he would probably not have been able to cultivate it either. But at the same time. With such strict cultivation conditions, once he successfully cultivated the Infinited Wheel, the power it could bring out was earth-shattering. First of all, it could make Jiang Chengxuan impervious to all spells. It sounded like an exaggeration, but in fact, it was not. As long as it was a spell attack of the five elements, the Infinite Wheel could dodge it. At the very least, it could greatly reduce the damage. In addition, it had a healing function. According to the level of your cultivation, it could heal the injuries on your body and bring you to your best state. Unfortunately, this body tempering technique was incomplete. If Jiang Chengxuan really wanted to perfect this technique in order to bring out all the aforementioned benefits, he had to find a way to obtain the missing part. At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan had already begun to try to cultivate this body-tempering technique. At this moment, a system notification suddenly sounded in his mind. [Achievement mission released. Host, please complete a hundred cultivations of body tempering technique.] [Current mission progress: o%] Chapter 107 - Chapter 107: Five Lightning Dao Body, Ruyan Entering the Violet Palace Realm Chapter 107: Five Lightning Dao Body, Ruyan Entering the Violet Palace Realm Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing the system¡¯s notification, Jiang Chengxuan felt hopeless. This was because he realized that the mission issued by the system was almost the same as asking him to complete the refinement of a Level 3 Dharma treasure. It was not something he could complete in a short period of time. Of course This was mainly because the body-tempering technique he was currently cultivating was Infinite Wheel. If it were any other body-tempering technique, he would probably be able to complete the mission very quickly. However, no matter what, with a mission like this, Jiang Chengxuan was more looking forward to cultivating this body-tempering technique. In the following time. Jiang Chengxuan tried to cultivate Infinite Wheel while guarding Shen Ruyan. Time quietly passed during this process. In the blink of an eye, ten months had passed. During this process, Jiang Chengxuan successfully entered the initial stage of Infinite Wheel. He also used the five-element spiritual items he had to help him with the cultivation, and that pushed the mission progress to 15%. However, this was already his limit for the time being. After that. If he wanted to continue cultivating it, he needed to find better spiritual items or external items. Otherwise, just by cultivating it himself without any external aid would probably take him ages. It seemed that after leaving this place, it was time for him to buy a batch of treasures for body tempering. Just as this thought flashed through his mind, he suddenly felt the five elements and lightning elements in this space suddenly becoming active. His gaze immediately turned to the Lightning Pool in front of him. Is Ruyan about to succeed? As he thought, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly saw a five-colored vortex appear in the Lightning Pool. The five elements and lightning elements in the world also began to gather crazily and converge in the vortex. Vaguely, a mysterious aura began to appear in the Lightning Pool. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression instantly became extremely solemn. He knew that his Dao companion had reached the most critical moment. As long as she succeeded this time, she could forge that supreme Dao foundation and take another step forward. However, if she failed¡­ Jiang Chengxuan did not dare to imagine the consequences. At this moment, he could not do anything to help her. The only thing he could do was to wait for her. This wait lasted for another three months. At this moment, the five elements and lightning elements in the Lightning Pool had already become much thinner. However, the aura on Shen Ruyan, who was in the Lightning Pool, was getting stronger and stronger. Jiang Chengxuan could vaguely see five different colors of lightning alternating on her body. They seemed to be modifying her meridians, bones, internal organs, and even her soul. Suddenly. Shen Ruyan, who had her eyes closed, opened them. Five different colors of lightning flashed in her eyes. Out of the void, five-colored petals fell. A look of joy appeared on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face. At this moment, he could clearly feel that the aura around Shen Ruyan was gradually rising. She had already touched the threshold of the Violet Palace Realm. Next, she only needed to gently push forward and she should be able to enter the door of the Violet Palace Realm. This also meant that Shen Ruyan should have succeeded in transforming her spiritual roots this time. Otherwise, she would not have chosen to break through at this moment. Clang¡ª Suddenly, a thunderous sword light flashed through the sky. Soon, the sword light shot into the Lightning Pool. Eh? Is Ruyan going to¡­? Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly and he instantly understood his Dao companion¡¯s intentions. She actually wanted to use the opportunity of breaking through and the remaining power of the Lightning Pool to reforge her Dharma treasure! Buzz, buzz, buzz! Almost immediately, the Lightning Pool that had calmed down a little began to surge again. Streaks of green, red, yellow, blue, or white sword light appeared in the sky above the pool. Vaguely, there was also the sound of thunder and wind. This was a sign that a Dharma treasure with a peerless quality was about to come into being! Jiang Chengxuan really did not expect his Dao companion to be so ambitious. Not only did she want to reconstruct her spiritual roots and break through, but she also wanted to reconstruct and refine her Dharma treasure. Rumble! Finally. At this moment after several days had passed. The entire Lightning Pool suddenly turned into an ocean of lightning. Various colors kept changing back and forth. The terrifying aura made Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hair stand on end. He had an extremely strong intuition that if the energy inside exploded at this moment, he might not be able to withstand it at all. Fortunately, that didn¡¯t happen. Shen Ruyan, who was submerged in the Lightning Pool, suddenly walked out. Then, she reached into the Lightning Pool, as if she was trying to grab something. There was a buzz. In the Lightning Pool, all the lightning and thunder began to gather towards her hand and the flying sword in her hand. In an instant, a terrifying aura appeared on Shen Ruyan and the sword.. Chapter 108 - Chapter 108: Five Lightning Dao Body, Ruyan Entering the Violet Palace Realm (2) Chapter 108: Five Lightning Dao Body, Ruyan Entering the Violet Palace Realm (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment, Shen Ruyan had already succeeded in breaking through to the Violet Palace Realm. Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but reveal a look of joy. Ruyan finally made it! Just as this thought flashed across his mind, the strange phenomena on Shen Ruyan¡¯s body suddenly disappeared. She floated in front of Jiang Chengxuan and smiled at him. ¡°Husband, thank you.¡± Jiang Chengxuan hurriedly shook his head with a smile and asked with concern, ¡°How is it? Did you succeed?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to this Lightning Pool. Now, I¡¯ve transformed my spiritual root into the Five Lightning Dao Body.¡± ¡°Five Lightning Dao Body?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded with a smile. ¡°This is a lightning body with five elements. It can be considered one of the bodies that truly has the potential to become an immortal. In addition¡­¡± At this point, she flicked the Level 3 Dharma treasure flying sword in her hand. Buzz! This Level 3 Dharma treasure flying sword let out a cheerful sword cry. Shen Ruyan continued, ¡°While I was breaking through to the Violet Palace Realm just now, I also modified my Level 3 Dharma treasure. ¡°Now, it¡¯s no longer the Thunderbolt Lightning Fire Sword, but the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer.¡± ¡°Five Lightning Immortal Slayer?¡± Just from the name, one could tell that this sword was extraordinary. ¡°Then congratulations, Wife.¡± Jiang Chengxuan congratulated sincerely. Shen Ruyan smiled and nodded. Then, she seemed to have thought of something and said to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°By the way, husband, while there¡¯s still some of the five elements and lightning elements left, why don¡¯t you use it to temper your body? I¡¯ll help you re-gather them.¡± With that, Shen Ruyan suddenly raised her hand and grabbed the air. There was a buzz. In an instant, all the remaining five elements and lightning elements in this space were pulled towards Shen Ruyan by a force. Then, with a flick of her hand, there was a bang. The remaining five elements and lightning elements, as if having received a command, flowed into the Lightning Pool. Thunder roared. The five-colored light shot into the sky again. Shen Ruyan said to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°Husband, hurry! Before the five elements and lightning elements dissipate, hurry up and temper your body. You might be able to take this opportunity to improve it.¡± Jiang Chengxuan did not refuse. He knew that with Shen Ruyan¡¯s current cultivation, it would take a lot of energy to prevent the five elements and lightning elements in the Lightning Pool from dissipating. Therefore, he did not hesitate and instantly jumped into the Lightning Pool. Rumble! In an instant, a huge five-elemental spiritual power and lightning spiritual power began to surge around him. He did not dare to be negligent and hurriedly began to circulate Infinite Wheel. In an instant, five-colored light began to flash rapidly on the surface of his body. There was also a tsunami of lightning that began to impact on his limbs and bones. Jiang Chengxuan gritted his teeth and tried his best to withstand the impact of all this. Half a month, one month, two months¡­ For two months, Jiang Chengxuan used the remaining five elements and lightning elements to temper his body in the Lightning Pool. As the thunder around him roared, the five-colored light on his body grew stronger. In the end, the phantom of a five-colored aureole appeared above his head. However, at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly felt that the five elements and lightning elements surging around him were slowly thinning. He knew that the elements here were about to be exhausted by him. Indeed. Not long after he realized this, the elements and light in the pool rapidly declined and disappeared. In a moment, Jiang Chengxuan could no longer sense the existence of any elements. He immediately felt a little regretful. If the energy in the Lightning Pool could sustain him for another month or two, he might be able to complete the system¡¯s mission in one go. However, even so, he still pushed the mission progress to 70%. The strength of his body was comparable to an ordinary Level 2 Dharma artifact. At the same time, his resistance to five-elemental spells had reached an unprecedented level. According to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s own estimation, he should already be immune to low-grade Level 2 five-elemental spells. He was also immune to 50% to 80% of mid-grade Level 2 or even high-grade Level 2 five-elemental spells. In addition, his cultivation level had also broken through to the ninth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm in the past two months. The total amount of True Essence in his body had increased by more than 4.0%. Next, as long as he stabilized the ninth level, he could attempt to break through to the Violet Palace Realm. However, before that, he had to complete the body-tempering mission given to him by the system and refine his own Level 3 Dharma treasure embryo first. That way, after he broke through to the Violet Palace Realm, his foundation would be stronger. Just like Shen Ruyan. Although she had just broken through to the Violet Palace Realm, her true combat strength was not inferior to those cultivators at the second or third level of the Violet Palace Realm. Rumble! At this moment, the space where Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were suddenly shook violently. Shen Ruyan¡¯s beautiful eyes narrowed slightly before she said to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°Husband, all the five elements and lightning elements here have disappeared. The foundation that supports this space is no longer there. I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s about to collapse. We have to leave this place immediately.¡± As she spoke, a five-colored lightning seal suddenly appeared between her eyebrows. Buzz! At the same time, a door suddenly appeared out of thin air somewhere in this space. It was different from the door through which they entered this space. It was the exit. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not hesitate. They immediately left through the door. Rumble! Not long after the couple left, this space began to shatter. Black spatial cracks began to spread. The entire space seemed to have entered the apocalypse. In no time, the terrifying spatial crack filled the entire space. With a final crack, the entire space instantly collapsed and disappeared. At the same time. Several cultivators happened to arrive near the collapsed space. They looked at the huge black hole that appeared out of thin air in front of them. Everyone¡¯s faces were filled with shock and disbelief. ¡°What¡­ what exactly is that?¡± A blue-robed man could not help but ask. The other three people who came with him shook their heads in unison. ¡°I¡¯m not sure. I¡¯ve never seen such a scene before.¡± Suddenly. A young man in white pointed ahead and said in surprise, ¡°Look, there seems to be someone there!¡± Hearing his words, the blue-robed man and the other two turned around. Much to their surprises, not far in front of them, two figures appeared. A man and a woman. The four of them looked at each other and immediately had a thought. Did those two people just come out of that terrifying black hole? At the thought of this, the four of them could not help but reveal a look of admiration. If their guess was correct, then how terrifying were the two people in front of them? II Hahaha! I¡¯ve found it! II However, just as these thoughts flashed through their minds, a burst of surprised laughter suddenly came from behind them. Subsequently, five figures appeared. At the sight of these five figures, the expressions of the blue-robed man and the other three immediately changed. The white-robed young man said, ¡°Not good! It¡¯s Yao Ping¡¯an from the Kun Mountain Sect! Damn it! Why did they also come to the Cloud Wave Lake?¡± Chapter 109 - Chapter 109: Ah! Violet Palace Realm Cultivator! Chapter 109: Ah! Violet Palace Realm Cultivator! Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations It was obvious that the four of them had heard of Yao Ping¡¯an¡¯s bad reputation. They all knew that wherever Yao Ping¡¯an appeared, nothing good would happen. Especially in the current situation, that guy might do something very overboard. ¡°Mr. Yang, this should be the place you were talking about, right?¡± At this moment, Yao Ping¡¯an, who was dressed in a black robe, smiled and looked at a middle-aged scholar beside him. The middle-aged scholar was holding a compass in his hand. When he heard this, he could not help but look at the black hole-like space in front of him and frown. ¡°It should be the right place, but we are late. The opportunity there has probably been taken by someone else.¡± As he spoke, his gaze was already fixed on the two figures in front of him. It was Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Following the middle-aged scholar¡¯s gaze, Yao Ping¡¯an also saw Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. A dangerous glint immediately flashed across his eyes. He said leisurely, ¡°Is that so? If that¡¯s the case, I¡¯ll just ask them for it. 1 believe they won¡¯t reject my request.¡± Hearing his words, other than the middle-aged scholar, the three people present could not help but laugh. One of the short-haired men said, ¡°Junior Brother Yao is right. A part of the Cloud Wave Lake is in the territory of our Kun Mountain Sect. In a way, our Kun Mountain Sect has jurisdiction over the Cloud Wave Lake. In the territory of our Kun Mountain Sect, no cultivator has dared to reject our Junior Brother Yao¡¯s request.¡± As soon as the short-haired man finished speaking, Yao Ping¡¯an and the others noticed the four men who were trying to leave quietly. Their expressions immediately turned cold. ¡°Why are you all leaving as soon as you see me? Do you not like me?¡± The expressions of the four people changed. The blue-robed man hurriedly said, ¡°Young Master Yao, don¡¯t misunderstand. We just happened to pass. We have no intention of staying.¡± ¡°Oh, really?¡± A faint smile immediately appeared on Yao Ping¡¯an¡¯s face. ¡°Then why did 1 seem to hear you complain about me appearing here? Did my ears play a trick on me? Or are you fooling me?¡± When he said the last sentence, the smile on Yao Ping¡¯an¡¯s face disappeared, and an extremely cold killing intent spread out. The four of them had a bad feeling. Without delay, they immediately turned into four streaks of light and fled in four different directions. Just now, they could clearly feel that Yao Ping¡¯an wanted to kill them to prevent anything that happened here from spreading. ¡°Senior Brother Liu.¡± Yao Ping¡¯an suddenly looked at the short-haired man and the others. The short-haired man and the others smiled evilly. ¡°Junior Brother Yao, don¡¯t worry. They can¡¯t leave.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the short-haired man and the others turned into several streaks of light. Dazzling spiritual lights were reflected on the surface of the lake. Two of the four men, who were escaping with all their might, immediately let out a scream. At two different places, two headless corpses fell and were quickly sinking to the bottom of the lake. The remaining blue-robed man and the white-robed young man were terrified. They didn¡¯t expect the people around Yao Ping¡¯an to be so powerful. Two Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators actually died in the hands of those people before they could make a move. At that moment. The blue-robed man and the white-robed young man had the same thought. That was, they could not continue escaping. If they continued to escape, they would be caught up by the short-haired man and the others sooner or later and end up like their other two companions. With this in mind, the blue-robed man and the white-robed young man did not hesitate at all. They immediately turned around and rushed in the direction of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Seeing the blue-robed man and the white-robed young man flying towards them, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked indifferent. They just watched and had no intention of interfering at all. When two of them were about to be caught up by the short-haired man and the others, they shouted, ¡°Don¡¯t kill us! We¡¯re really just passing by! They are the ones who came out from there. If there are any opportunities or treasures, they will definitely be on them. Go and kill them.¡± ¡°Of course we know you didn¡¯t come out of that place.¡± The short-haired man sneered and said, ¡°Unfortunately, you saw something you shouldn¡¯t have, so you must die.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the Dharma treasures in the hands of the short-haired man and the others swept past the necks of the blue-robed man and the white-robed young man. The two corpses that fell were instantly drowned by the boundless lake water. From then on, only Jiang Chengxuan, his wife, and Yao Ping¡¯an¡¯s cohort were left. ¡°Are you Yao Ping¡¯an?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was the first to speak. Yao Ping¡¯an and the short-haired man could not help but be stunned. They really did not expect Jiang Chengxuan to have the balls to ask a question.. Chapter 110 - Chapter 110: Ah! Violet Palace Realm Cultivator! (2) Chapter 110: Ah! Violet Palace Realm Cultivator! (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Yao Ping¡¯an smiled and nodded. ¡°That¡¯s right. I am.¡± After a pause, Yao Ping¡¯an continued, ¡°I believe the two of you must have obtained a lot of good things from that place, right? I¡¯m very interested in what¡¯s inside. I wonder if you can share it with me?¡± ¡°Share it with you?¡± A playful smile suddenly appeared on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face. He looked at Yao Ping¡¯an and said calmly, If I share what¡¯s inside with you, can you let me and my Dao companion leave?¡± Let you and your Dao companion leave?¡± Yao Ping¡¯an clearly did not expect Jiang Chengxuan to make such a request. He was first taken aback when he heard this, then he smiled and shook his head. ¡°I¡¯m afraid not. As you know, I don¡¯t like others to know my secrets. Therefore, I can not agree to your request. However, there is one thing I can promise you. If you¡¯re willing to take the initiative to hand over what you took away from inside to me, I can give you a quick death. Don¡¯t worry, there won¡¯t be any pain. I¡¯m sure you know that there are many things in this world that are more painful than death.¡± ¡°Is that so? Then there¡¯s no need to waste our breath.¡± Jiang Chengxuan suddenly sighed with resignation. The middle-aged scholar beside Yao Ping¡¯an immediately felt that something was wrong. However, before he could remind Yao Ping¡¯an, he suddenly heard a tearing sound beside his ear. The head of a red-haired burly man among them actually flew up into the air. The headless corpse quickly plunged into the water and disappeared. This immediately shocked the middle-aged scholar, the short-haired man, and the others. Yao Ping¡¯an¡¯s expression instantly stiffened. Buzz! At the same time. A protective golden light suddenly lit up around the other scar-faced youth. However, the protective golden light only lasted for a moment before it was quickly extinguished. Then, there seemed to be a breeze whooshing past. The body of the scar-faced youth was suddenly torn into pieces, looking like it disassembled on its own. After being washed away by the lake water, the broken body was nowhere to be seen. ¡°What¡­ what is going on?¡± Yao Ping¡¯an, the remaining short-haired man, and the middle-aged scholar were all in disbelief. One had to know that the two people who died just now had reached the fifth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. ¡°Who the hell are you?¡± Yao Ping¡¯an immediately fixed his gaze on Jiang Chengxuan, who had reappeared not far away from them, and said coldly, ¡°How dare you kill someone from my Kun Mountain Sect!¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately shook his head in his heart. It seemed like Yao Ping¡¯an was really used to being a bully. He didn¡¯t even understand the situation he was currently in. How could he still say these arrogant words at a time like this? At the same time. The short-haired man suddenly took out a scarlet scimitar. The surface of the scimitar seemed to be surrounded by lava. As soon as it appeared, all the surrounding lake water evaporated. When the middle-aged scholar saw this, he did not stay idle either. He reached out and waved. A black dagger suddenly turned into a black light and shot towards Jiang Chengxuan at an unbelievable speed. Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang! A series of metal collisions suddenly sounded in front of Jiang Chengxuan. His Clear Lake Sword actually collided dozens of times with the pitch-black dagger in just a few breaths. In the end, the Clear Lake Sword suddenly let out dazzling rays of light, causing the pitch-black dagger to fly back hundreds of meters. This caused the middle-aged scholar to groan. He spat out a mouthful of blood. Before he could figure out what was going on, he suddenly heard a scream. He turned around to see the short-haired being sent flying by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Purple Flame Sword. The Purple Flame Sword was enveloped in raging fire as it pierced through the short-haired man¡¯s chest and turned him into a ball of flames. Senior Brother Liu! This scene stunned Yao Ping¡¯an. One had to know that the short-haired man had already reached the late-stage Foundation Establishment Realm. But in the end? He could not even withstand a few moves from Jiang Chengxuan. What kind of monster was he? For the first time, a trace of fear rose in him. At this moment, the middle-aged scholar who had been with him suddenly changed direction and fled into the distance. ¡°Yang Zhongyuan, how dare you!¡± Yao Ping¡¯an was shocked and furious. He never expected that Yang Zhongyuan, who he had invited, would choose to leave him behind and escape. Damn it! Just when Yang Zhongyuan¡¯s figure was about to disappear from sight, a huge hand formed by Dharma power suddenly landed on Yang Zhongyuan¡¯s escape path. In an instant, the lake water churned. Yang Zhongyuan, who was escaping with all his might, was caught off guard and smashed into the gigantic hand. ¡°Ah! Violet Palace Realm cultivator! He immediately screamed in fear. This was something he didn¡¯t see coming. Why would a cultivator at the Violet Palace Realm show up here? Moreover, why would he be targeted by the Violet Palace Realm cultivator? Suddenly, Yang Zhongyuan seemed to have thought of something. His eyes suddenly widened as he said two words with difficulty. It¡¯s her! Indeed. From the beginning to the end, be it Yang Zhongyuan or Yao Ping¡¯an, they seemed to have ignored the Dao companion beside Jiang Chengxuan. It turned out that she was the most terrifying existence among them. To think that they were still thinking of targeting them previously, he realized how ignorant he was. Yang Zhongyuan smiled bitterly. Soon, his figure was crushed by the huge hand and turned into a bloody mist. ¡°Violet Palace Realm cultivator¡­?¡± Yao Ping¡¯an was also shocked by the scene just now. Clearly, he did not expect that the Dao companion of Jiang Chengxuan was actually at the Violet Palace Realm. What was going on? Why would a dignified Violet Palace Realm cultivator find a Foundation Establishment Cultivator to be her Dao companion? Was there something wrong with her brain? Just as these thoughts flashed through his mind, he saw Shen Ruyan¡¯s beautiful eyes suddenly turn to him. He was so frightened that he immediately shivered and shouted, Senior, spare me! Senior, spare me! My ancestor is Yao Jiangtian. Senior, please don¡¯t hold against a junior like me on account of my ancestor. What happened just now was purely a misunderstanding.¡± ¡°Misunderstanding?¡± A mocking smile appeared on Shen Ruyan¡¯s face. ¡°Was it a misunderstanding when you asked us to hand over the things just now? Was it a misunderstanding when you threatened to take our lives? Or was it a misunderstanding when you got people to follow us in secret and try to attack us?¡± Huh? What? Yao Ping¡¯an was stunned by her last sentence. He did not understand what she meant. However, Shen Ruyan clearly did not intend to waste her breath on him. She raised her hand. Seeing this, Yao Ping¡¯an suddenly had a fierce look on his face. A talisman that emitted lightning had appeared in his hand at some point in time. This was a Level 3 talisman, the Cloud Lightning Snake Talisman. It could pose a threat to ordinary Violet Palace Realm cultivators. ¡°Go to hell!¡± With that, Yao Ping¡¯an suddenly turned to Jiang Chengxuan, who was not far away. He actually wanted to throw this Level 3 Cloud Lightning Snake Talisman at Jiang Chengxuan. However, before it could be completely activated, the huge hand formed by Shen Ruyan¡¯s Dharma power grabbed it. ¡°My talisman! Yao Ping¡¯an immediately shouted. However, at the same time, the huge hand had already slapped him.. Chapter 111 - Chapter 111: Meeting an Old Friend, Fake Golden Core Cultivator Chapter 111: Meeting an Old Friend, Fake Golden Core Cultivator Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations BOOM! A terrifying power erupted. Before Yao Ping¡¯an could even make a sound, he was slapped into nothingness. Shen Ruyan played with the Level 3 Cloud Lightning Snake Talisman and could not help but mutter to herself, ¡°Using a lightning talisman in front of me, who has five lightning Dao body, you are simply courting death!¡± As she spoke, Shen Ruyan had already thrown the talisman in her hand to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Husband, this Level 3 Cloud Lightning Snake Talisman is not used. Take it as a trump card.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan did not stand on ceremony with his Dao companion and immediately put away the Level 3 Cloud Lightning Snake Talisman. After that. The couple did not stay here any longer. After collecting everyone¡¯s storage bags, they quickly disappeared. At the same time. Kun Mountain Sect. In a magnificent palace. An old man with sharp eyes suddenly let out a roar. ¡°Who? Who is it? Who killed my grandson. I¡¯ll definitely make them beg for death!¡± After Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan left the Cloud Wave Lake, they did not return to the Kun Mountain Market. Instead, they changed directions and headed straight for the North Cloud Market under the jurisdiction of the North Cloud Sect. It was to buy some things they needed. After breaking through to the Violet Palace Realm, she had to purchase new medicinal pills and precious materials that were in line with her realm. As for Jiang Chengxuan, he needed to buy the five-element spiritual items needed to temper his body and the main material needed to refine a Level 3 Dharma treasure. It was called Empty Sky Stone. Coupled with the Grand White Metal Stone he had obtained from Lin Tianfan, he could refine the Golden Void Sword. Of course. Before that, he still had to raise his weapon refinement cultivation to Level 3. And this process required a large amount of resources. When the couple arrived at the North Cloud Market, they quickly walked into a shop called the North Spiritual Tower. This was considered the largest shop in the North Cloud Market. Behind it was the North Cloud Sect. The quality, type, and quantity of the items inside were not something other shops could compare to. The only problem was that the things sold in the North Spiritual Tower would be more expensive than other places. However, this was exactly what Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not worry about. At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not hide their auras. Therefore, when they entered the North Spiritual Tower, they immediately attracted the attention of everyone. In almost no time, an old cultivator at the perfected Foundation Establishment Realm came over to welcome them. ¡°Senior, it¡¯s our honor to have you here. You can call me Old Fang.¡± As he spoke, the shopkeeper of the North Spiritual Tower, who called himself Old Feng, bowed to Shen Ruyan repeatedly. This was very normal. In the current cultivation world of the Yun Nation, the Violet Palace Realm was definitely considered a high-level cultivator. It belonged to the upper echelon of the pyramid. From the North Cloud Sect and as the shopkeeper of the North Spiritual Tower, although Old Fang was considered someone with a high status, in front of a Violet Palace Realm cultivator, he was nothing. ¡°What do you need, Senior and this fellow Daoist?¡± Old Feng smiled and asked Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan warmly. In his opinion, Shen Ruyan, who was at the Violet Palace Realm, and Jiang Chengxuan, who was at the perfected Foundation Establishment Realm, were definitely big clients of the North Spiritual Tower. ¡°Do you have Level 3 Dharma treasures, medicinal pills, precious materials, and Level 3 Empty Sky Stones now?¡± Shen Ruyan told Old Feng what she needed. Elder Feng thought about it seriously and said to Shen Ruyan with a serious expression, ¡°Senior, 1 need to check before I can answer you. I¡¯ll bring you to the guest lounge to rest for a while. After 1 confirm it, I¡¯ll give you an answer. How about that?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded. Soon, she and Jiang Chengxuan arrived at the guest lounge on the top floor of the North Spiritual Tower under Old Feng¡¯s personal lead. After a while, someone brought over spiritual tea and some spiritual fruits and placed them in front of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Old Feng smiled and said, ¡°Senior, and this Fellow Daoist, this tea is the best Spirit Sobering Tea in our North Spiritual Tower. These spiritual fruits are also the best spiritual fruits in our North Spiritual Tower. You can try them. 1¡¯11 go and check to see if we have the things you want. ¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded. Soon, Old Feng left. A moment later. Old Feng walked back with a few items. He placed these things in front of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and smiled. ¡°Senior, please take a look. These three are the three low-grade Level 3 Dharma treasures that we currently have. They are the Soaring Shuttle, the Underworld Fire Spear, and the Heavenly Light Umbrella.¡±¡® The Soaring Shuttle was a Level 3 flying Dharma treasure. At the critical moment, it could also be used to fight enemies.. Chapter 112 - Chapter 112: Meeting an Old Friend, Fake Golden Core Chapter 112: Meeting an Old Friend, Fake Golden Core Cultivator (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The advantage was that it was fast. Other than that, there was nothing special about it. Shen Ruyan had the Level 3 intrinsic Dharma treasure, the flying sword called the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer. Coupled with the fact that she was proficient in many lightning-element escape techniques, speed was her advantage. Therefore, she really didn¡¯t need the Soaring Shuttle. As for rhe spear, there was even less need for ir because she already had the Seven Evil Treasure Spear on her. Both of them were spear-type Dharma treasures. Shen Ruyan did not need that many at all. On the other hand, Shen Ruyan was a little interested in the Heavenly Light Umbrella. It was a defensive Dharma treasure. Once it was taken out, it could produce layers of smoke-like clouds in the surroundings. It could be used for defense and concealment. It was a relatively good low-grade Level 3 defensive Dharma treasure. Then, Shen Ruyan looked at the other things that Old Feng had brought. For example, the Level 3 Purple Essence Pill. It was a medicinal pill used to recover the Dharma power of a Violet Palace Realm cultivator. There was also the Level 3 Nine Suns Wood. Ir was a material used to refine wood-element Dharma treasures. Another one was the Brilliant Thunder Purple Gold. It was a spiritual item used to assist in cultivating a Level 3 lightning-element spell. However, after Shen Ruyan looked through all these things, she did not find the Empty Sky Stone that they needed the most this time. Therefore, she looked at Old Feng and asked, ¡°Don¡¯t you have any Level 3 Empty Sky Stones in the North Spiritual Tower?¡± Hearing Shen Ruyan¡¯s words, Old Feng smiled bitterly and shook his head. ¡°To be honest, Senior, we really don¡¯t have the Level 3 Empty Sky Stone you want ar the moment.¡± In fact, rare materials like the Empty Sky Stone rarely appeared in the normal market. it appeared mostly in those large-scale auctions or corresponding trade fairs. Shen Ruyan obviously knew this very well. Hearing that there was no Empty Sky Stone, she and Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but be a little disappointed. ¡°However, 1 know that in a few months, there will be a Violet Palace Realm trade fair hosted by the North Cloud Sect in rhe North Cloud Market.¡± At this moment, Old Feng continued, ¡°At that time, Senior, you can go there and take a look. Perhaps you can rrade for the Empty Sky Stone you want.¡± Hearing Old Feng s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were delighted. As the name suggested, the people attending such a trade fair were basically all Violet Palace Realm cultivators. The things that everyone traded were all Level 3 or above. They might really be able to trade for the Empty Sky Stone there. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had already decided that in a few months, they would participate in rhe Violet Palace Realm Trade Fair. Even though Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s current cultivation had yet to reach the Violet Palace Realm, However, with Shen Ruyan, his Dao companion, around, the North Cloud Sect wTould definitely nor stop him from entering. At that moment. Shen Ruyan bought some basic Level 3 medicinal pills and precious materials from Old Feng. For example, rhe Purple Essence Pill and the Brilliant Thunder Purple Gold. She spent a total of tens of thousands of spirit stones. After that, she bought some refining materials and the Extreme Yellow Spirit Jade for Jiang Chengxuan. Then, there were the five-element spiritual items needed for his body-tempering technique. Unfortunately, in rhe North Spiritual Tower, they could only buy fire, metal, and water element spiritual items. The Armor Wood Heavenly Dew and the Thick Earth Primordial Water were not available in the North Spiritual Tower. They could only wait for the Violet Palace Realm Trade Fair to begin to see if they could trade for some. In the end, she spent another 50,000 spirit stones to buy the low-grade Level 3 defensive Dharma treasure, the Heavenly Light Umbrella. In total, their spending in the North Spiritual Tower had almost reached 100,000 spirit stones. This sum of money could be said to be quite huge even for Violet Palace Realm cultivators. Fortunately, she was a Violet Palace Realm cultivator. Otherwise, even a shop like the North Spiritual Tower would probably have some designs on their storage bags. When Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan came out of the North Spiritual Tower, they immediately rented a Level 3 cave abode in the North Cloud Market and prepared to stay for a few months. During this period. Shen Ruyan needed to stabilize her newly-advanced realm. Jiang Chengxuan used the materials Shen Ruyan had bought for him to increase his weapon refinement cultivation. At the same time, he took the opportunity to refine his True Essence at the ninth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. He wanted to reach the perfected stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm in the shortest time. Just like that, a few months passed in a flash. On this day. Jiang Chengxuan had just successfully refined the most basic low-grade Level 3 material when the restriction in rhe quiet room he was in was activated. This immediately made him realize that the Violet Palace Realm Trade Fair was probably about to begin. Indeed. The moment he walked out of his quiet room, Shen Ruyan, who had been waiting outside for a long time, immediately smiled and said, ¡°Husband, it¡¯s about time. Let s go to the Trade Fair now.¡± As they spoke, the couple walked out of the cave abode.. Chapter 113 - Chapter 113: Meeting an Old Friend, Fake Golden Core Cultivator (3) Chapter 113: Meeting an Old Friend, Fake Golden Core Cultivator (3) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations This Violet Palace Realm Trade Fair was arranged to be held in a place called the Dawn Garden. When the two of them arrived, they realized that there were already many people gathered here. They were all either Violet Palace Realm cultivators or their Dao companion. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had just found a seat when a surprised voice suddenly sounded in their ears. ¡°Brother Jiang, Sister Shen, you¡¯re here too.¡± They turned around. Not far from them, an acquaintance appeared. It was the young lady of the Moon Watcher Sect, Huang Ling¡¯er, whom they had saved that day. At this moment, a middle-aged man in a white Confucian robe followed beside her. This person had a refined bearing and was handsome. Especially the white hair at his temples, it added a lot of charm to him. He was definitely a handsome middle-aged man. However, at this moment, there was a look of seriousness on Shen Ruyan¡¯s face. She couldn¡¯t help but send a voice transmission to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°Husband, the person beside Huang Ling¡¯er is not simple. He¡¯s probably already half a step into the Golden Core realm.¡± ¡°Half a step into the Golden Core Realm?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was shocked. Cultivators who were half a step into the Golden Core Realm had already condensed a fake golden core and were regarded as Fake Golden Core Cultivator. Their Dharma powers, abilities, and even methods had already surpassed the ninth level of the Violet Palace Realm and truly touched the Golden Core Domain. What they lacked was an opportunity, a serendipity, or even an inspiration. He did not expect the person beside Huang Ling¡¯er to have such an extraordinary cultivation. At this moment, the couple already had a guess as to the identity of the refined man. Just when they realized this, Huang Ling¡¯er said to the refined man beside her, ¡°Father, they¡¯re Brother Jiang and Sister Shen, whom 1 told you about before. They were the ones who saved Grandpa Wu and me. If not for them, Grandpa Wu and I would probably never be able to see you again.¡± Hearing his daughter¡¯s words, the middle-aged man, Huang Wenyu, the sect master of the Moon Watcher Sect, looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and greeted them with a smile. ¡°Previously, I heard from Ling¡¯er and Bairen that they encountered a few demonic cultivators from the Phantom Cave in the Fallen Leaves Mountain Range. Fortunately, you helped them out. On behalf of the entire Moon Watcher Sect, thank you.¡± As he spoke, Huang Wenyu bowed to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Seeing this, the couple hurriedly returned the greeting. Jiang Chengxuan smiled and said, ¡°Sect Master Huang, you¡¯re welcome. It¡¯s nothing.¡± Seeing that the person who spoke was actually Jiang Chengxuan and not Shen Ruyan, the Violet Palace Realm cultivator, a trace of surprise flashed across Huang Wenyu¡¯s eyes. Then, he smiled and shook his head. ¡°To the two of you, it might be nothing, but what you did saved my daughter. Therefore, you deserve this gratitude no matter what.¡± As he spoke, Huang Wenyu took out a jade token from his body and handed it to Jiang Chengxuan with a smile. ¡°This is the Moon Watcher Token. It¡¯s a gift from the Moon Watcher Sect to those who we are indebted to. With this token, you can ask the Moon Watcher Sect to do something for you for free. As long as it¡¯s within the Moon Watcher Sect¡¯s capabilities, we will not refuse..¡± Chapter 114 - Chapter 114: Violet Palace Realm Trade Fair (1) Chapter 114: Violet Palace Realm Trade Fair (1) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The couple did not stand on ceremony. They immediately took the token. Jiang Chengxuan smiled and said, ¡°In that case, we will accept your gift.¡± Huang Wenyu nodded with a smile. At the same time, the Violet Palace Realm Trade Fair hosted by the North Cloud Sect officially began. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and the others immediately turned to the stage. On the stage, a beautiful middle-aged woman had already walked up. She was wearing a long yellow dress with white clouds embroidered on the edge. The aura on her body was also extremely powerful. It was shockingly a Violet Palace Realm cultivator who had reached the ninth level. At this moment, Huang Wenyu said, ¡°That person is one of the elders in the North Cloud Sect who has the highest chance of condensing a Golden Core in the past few hundred years. Her name is Yun Yuezhen, and she¡¯s only 300 years old.¡± ¡°Three hundred years old?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were slightly stunned. Indeed. it was not easy to cultivate to the ninth Level of rhe Violet Palace Realm in 300 years. According to this speed, as long as she could condense a fake core in the next 50 years, there was hope for her to try to break through to the Golden Core realm. If she could take some life-prolonging spiritual items during this period, even if she failed to break through to the Golden Core Realm the first time, she might have a second chance. No wonder Huang Wenyu said that among the elders in the North Cloud Sect, she had the highest chance of condensing a Golden Core. At this moment. Yun Yuezhen, who was on the stage, raised her hand and cupped her fists at everyone. ¡°Fellow Daoists, welcome to the Violet Palace Realm Trade Fair organized by our North Cloud Sect. Without further ado, let¡¯s begin.¡± As she spoke, Yun Yuezhen took out several items from her bag. They were a high-grade Level 3 Dharma treasure, a bottle of high-grade Level 3 medicinal pills needed by late-stage Violet Palace Realm cultivators, and a cloud-like thing. There seemed to be a light flickering in it, making it look very strange. At this moment, Yun Yuezhen continued, ¡°Everyone, a high-grade Level 3 Dharma treasure, a bottle of high-grade Level 3 Magic Spirit Pill, and a ball of high-grade Level 3 Brilliant Cloud Starlight. I don¡¯t think I need to say much about the value of these three items. Here, 1 want to exchange for Level 3 water-element spiritual items of equal value or treasures that can strengthen the soul.¡± Hearing her words, some Violet Palace Realm cultivators who were originally tempted immediately revealed a look of disappointment. Obviously, they didn¡¯t have what Yun Yuezhen wanted. At this moment, a middle-aged man in a fiery red Daoist robe said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Yun, I have a bottle of Level 3 Extreme Cold Heavenly Ice. Although it¡¯s not a Level 3 water-element spiritual item, it¡¯s definitely a rather precious ice-element spiritual item. I wonder if I can exchange it for that bottle of Level 3 Magic Spirit Pills?¡± ¡°Level 3 Extreme Cold Heavenly Ice?¡± Yun Yuezhen¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly before she nodded and said, ¡°Sure.¡± The middle-aged man in the fiery red Daoist robe was overjoyed. Without another word, he immediately went on stage to exchange for the bottle of Magic Spirit Pills. Seeing this, another goateed cultivator at the eighth level of the Violet Palace Realm rook our a grayish-brown stone from his body and looked at Yun Yuezhen. ¡°Fellow Daoist Yun, this is a Level 3 Shadow Soul Stone. Although it s not a top-notch spiritual item that can strengthen the soul, it also has the effect of strengthening the soul and even tempering it. I wonder if I can use it to exchange for that high-grade Level 3 Dharma treasure from you?¡± ¡°Shadow Soul Stone?¡± Seeing the item that the goateed cultivator took out, Yun Yuezhen¡¯s face was obviously filled with joy. Compared to a spiritual item that could only strengthen the soul, this spiritual item that strengthened the soul and had a certain effect of tempering the soul was more in line with her wishes. She immediately nodded at the goateed cultivator. ¡°Sure.¡± The goateed cultivator was also delighted. Soon, rhe two of them successfully completed the deal. The last item, Brilliant Cloud Starlight, was an excellent spiritual item for refining protective Dharma cloaks. Most importantly, even cultivators below the Violet Palace Realm could use the protective Dharma cloak refined by Brilliant Cloud Starlight. Therefore, its value was even higher than high-grade Level 3 Dharma treasures and high-grade Level 3 Spirit Pills. Several cultivators wanted to trade with Yun Yuezhen, but the things they took out could not compare to the value of the Brilliant Cloud Starlight. Yun Yuezhen could only politely refuse. ¡°Ling¡¯er, your Level 2 Dharma cloak seems to be damaged, right?¡± At this moment, Huang Wenyu suddenly said to his daughter, ¡°In that case, I might as well refine a Level 3 cloak for you.¡± As he spoke, he did not wait for his daughter to speak and took our an aqua blue spiritual herb from his body. Then, he looked at Yun Yuezhen on the stage and said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Yun, do you think it¡¯s a problem for me to exchange this Sky Blue Water for your Brilliant Cloud Starlight?¡± ¡°Sky Blue Water?¡± Upon hearing this item, Yun Yuezhen¡±s face immediately revealed a hint of surprise. Then, she noticed the identity of the person who spoke and her expression immediately turned slightly solemn. ¡°So it¡¯s Sect Master Huang from the Moon Watcher Sect. Of course, it¡¯s not a problem for you to exchange the Sky Blue Water for this Brilliant Cloud Starlight. However, Sect Master Huang, I¡¯m afraid you will inevitably suffer a loss. After all, strictly speaking, rhe value of Sky Blue Water is higher than the Brilliant Cloud Starlight.. Chapter 115 - Chapter 115: Violet Palace Realm Trade Fair (2) Chapter 115: Violet Palace Realm Trade Fair (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°How about this? In addition to this Brilliant Cloud Starlight, I will also pay you 40,000 spirit stones to exchange for the Blue Sky water from you. Sect Master Huang, what do you think?¡± This was the benefit of being powerful. If the person who spoke was not Huang Wenyu but an ordinary Violet Palace Realm cultivator, Yun Yuezhen would definitely not take the initiative to suggest adding another 40,000 spirit stones. When Huang Wenyu heard Yun Yuezhen¡¯s offer, he immediately smiled and nodded. ¡°Sure.¡± After a while, the two of them completed the deal. After the deal, Huang Wenyu did not leave the stage. Instead, he took out a few more items from his body and smiled at everyone. ¡°Fellow Daoists, I happen to have something to trade with you.¡± As he spoke, he pointed at the items he took out and smiled. ¡°A Moon-Gazing Fruit that can extend one¡¯s lifespan by 50 years, a Level 3 Azure Dragon Wood Crystal, a Level 3 Wind Speed Stone, and a Heavenly Palace Pill that can allow a mid-stage Violet Palace Realm cultivator to break through to the late-stage. I don¡¯t have anything 1 particularly need for the time being. Everyone, show me what you have. If 1 think it¡¯s good, we can exchange.¡± Seeing the few items Huang Wenyu took out, everyone present couldn¡¯t help but reveal a look of desire. Needless to say, everyone wanted the Moon-Gazing Fruit that could extend one¡¯s lifespan by 50 years. The Azure Dragon Wood Crystal was one of the five elemental crystals. It could help a cultivator increase the probability of breaking through to the Violet Palace Realm by 30%. At the same time, it was an excellent Level 3 weapon refinement material. The Wind Speed Stone was a spiritual item that could assist in comprehending wind-element spells. At the same time, it could be fused into one¡¯s Dharma treasure to increase the speed of the Dharma treasure. As for the last Heavenly Palace Pill, it could help a mid-stage Violet Palace Realm cultivator break through to the late-stage. There was no need to mention its value. Immediately, several Violet Palace Realm cultivators took out the treasures in their bag, wanting to exchange for the things in Huang Wenyu¡¯s hands. Even Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were quite tempted by the Moon-Gazing Fruit. They weren¡¯t particularly in need of the Moon-Gazing Fruit. However, they wanted to give it to Shen Yuanlong and Shen Mengxue. Perhaps Shen Mengxue wouldn¡¯t need it. After all, given her status, she must have eaten a lot of life-prolonging spiritual items. She might have eaten this Moon-Gazing Fruit before. If that was the case, the Moon-Gazing Fruit would be useless to her. According to the rules, cultivators could only consume the same life-prolonging spiritual item once. After one time, the life-prolonging spiritual item would lose its effect on them. However, Shen Yuanlong was different. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan knew very well that he had never consumed any life-prolonging spiritual item. This also meant that if Shen Yuanlong consumed the Moon-Gazing Fruit, his lifespan would increase by 50 years. This would be of great significance to them and the entire Shen family. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately said to Huang Wenyu, ¡°Sect Master Huang, we¡¯re willing to buy that Moon-Gazing Fruit for 200,000 Spirit Stones. Is that okay with you?¡± When they suddenly heard Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s offer, many Violet Palace Realm cultivators present could not help but look at him in surprise. Especially when they realized that Jiang Chengxuan was only a Foundation Establishment cultivator, the surprise in their eyes became even more obvious. Some people could not help but reveal greed in their eyes. Whether it was the Moon-Gazing Fruit or the 200,000 spirit stones, it was enough to make people have evil thoughts. However, at this moment, Huang Wenyu smiled and shook his head at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Since Fellow Daoist Jiang wants it, I¡¯ll sell this Moon-Gazing Fruit to you for 100,000 spirit stones.¡± Hearing Huang Wenyu¡¯s words, the surprise on everyone¡¯s face intensified. What was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s relationship with Huang Wenyu, the sect master of the Moon Watcher Sect? He could actually make Huang Wenyu take the initiative to lower the price. This was very impressive. Almost instinctively, at this moment, those who had designs on Jiang Chengxuan immediately gave up. At the very least, before they really understood the relationship between Huang Wenyu and Jiang Chengxuan, they would not act rashly. If they angered Huang Wenyu, a Fake Golden Core cultivator, they would be in serious trouble. At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan did not stand on ceremony. He immediately nodded. ¡°In that case, thank you, Sect Master Huang.¡± Soon, Jiang Chengxuan exchanged for the Moon-Gazing Fruit from Huang Wenyu for 100,000 spirit stones. As for the other three items Huang Wenyu took out, Especially the Azure Dragon Wood Crystal. Although Jiang Chengxuan was tempted, he didn¡¯t want to leave an impression on Huang Wenyu as a greedy person. So. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not compete for the Azure Dragon Wood Crystal and the remaining two items Huang Wenyu took out. After a while, the three items were traded away. When Huang Wenyu returned to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s side, the couple immediately stood up and cupped their fists to thank him again. Huang Wenyu smiled and waved his hand. ¡°You saved my daughter and Wu Bairen¡¯s lives. What 1 did is nothing. Oh right, I forgot to ask just now. Did you come to this Trade Fair to exchange something in particular? If so, why don¡¯t you tell me? If I have it on me, I might as well trade it with you.¡± At this moment, Huang Ling¡¯er, who was at the side, interrupted, ¡°That¡¯s right. Brother Jiang, Sister Shen, if there is anything you specially want to exchange, why don¡¯t you tell my father? Perhaps he has it.¡± Huang Wenyu did not reprimand his daughter for interrupting him. Instead, he reached out and patted her head dotingly. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. The couple did not hide it. Instead, they told Huang Wenyu and the others about their needs. When Huang Wenyu heard this, he immediately took out two jade bottles from his body and handed them to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan with a smile. ¡°I don¡¯t have the Level 3 Empty Sky Stone you mentioned. However, 1 happen to have some Armored Wood Heavenly Dew and Thick Earth Primordial Water here. 1¡¯11 trade them with you.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were delighted to see the Armored Wood Heavenly Dew and the Thick Earth Primordial Water. Previously, Jiang Chengxuan lacked these two five-element spiritual items to temper his body. Now that he had obtained them from Huang Wenyu, he could start cultivating his Infinite Wheel again after this Trade Fair. The couple thanked Huang Wenyu profusely. However, at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan suddenly felt a malicious gaze fixating on them. This stunned the two of them. Soon, they saw who was staring at them. It was an old man with a third level Violet Palace Realm cultivation. His face was old, but his eyes were extremely sharp. However, at this moment, his gaze was no longer on Jiang Chengxuan and the others. Instead, it was on a cultivator who was preparing to trade with everyone on the stage. This made the couple puzzled. They were certain that they had never seen the old man before, let alone know him. However, his undisguised malice just now was palpable. Who is he? Why does he have such malicious intent towards them? ¡°Do you have a grudge against Yao Jiangtian?¡± Clearly. Huang Wenyu, as a fake Golden Core cultivator, also sensed that malicious gaze just now. He couldn¡¯t help but look at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and ask curiously.. Chapter 116 - Chapter 116: Empty Sky Stone Chapter 116: Empty Sky Stone Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations What Huang Wenyu said dawned on Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. It turned out that that person was Yao Jiangtian. It seemed like he knew that the two of them had killed his great-grandson, Yao Ping¡¯an. However, they did not know how he found out about this. It should be some secret technique or blood connection technique. In the cultivation world, there was no shortage of strange techniques. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were not surprised. If he wanted to avenge his great-grandson, to be honest, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were really not afraid of him now. The two of them briefly explained what happened to Huang Wenyu. When Huang Ling¡¯er heard this, a look of disgust appeared on her face. ¡°I¡¯ve heard of Yao Ping¡¯an. It¡¯s said that he¡¯s a bully. Many people seem to have been killed by him. Brother Jiang, Sister Shen, you¡¯ve done a good deed by killing him.¡± Hearing Huang Ling¡¯er¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan, his wife, and Huang Wenyu didn¡¯t comment. In the cultivation world, right and wrong were not that important. What was really important was strength and background. Only those with similar strength and background were qualified to talk to others about right and wrong. Otherwise, wouldn¡¯t it be a joke for a Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator to discuss right and wrong with a Violet Palace Realm cultivator or even a Golden Core Realm cultivator? Of course, they would not tell Huang Ling¡¯er about this now. It was still early for her to understand the cruelty of the cultivation world. ¡°Do you need me to step in?¡± At this moment, Huang Wenyu looked at the couple and asked with a smile. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately shook their heads. Jiang Chengxuan smiled and said, ¡°We appreciate your kindness, Sect Master Huang, but we can handle this matter ourselves. We won¡¯t trouble you.¡± Huang Wenyu nodded. ¡°If you need anything, you can tell me at any time.¡± At this moment, the Trade Fair was still ongoing. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at the stage for a while and realized that the things that everyone took out now were all what they needed or wanted. This was normal. After all, it was a Violet Palace Realm Trade Fair. One of them had just broken through to the Violet Palace Realm, and the other was still at the perfected Foundation Establishment Realm. It would be a lie to say that they were not tempted by the Level 3 treasures that everyone took out. However, although they were tempted, they did not continue to make an offer. Firstly, the price of the Level 3 treasures that everyone took out was too high. Although the two of them had obtained a lot of wealth previously, it would probably be gone soon if they really used it to buy those Level 3 treasures. Moreover, they knew they should keep a low profile. When they bought the Moon-Gazing Fruit from Huang Wenyu, it had already attracted the attention of many people. Unless it was necessary, they really did not want to go on the stage again. Just like that, a few days passed and the entire Trade Fair was about to come to an end. At this moment, a man in a purple robe suddenly walked onto the stage. He took out two items from his body. There was a mid-grade Level 3 Moonlight Flower and a stone that was completely silver with many small holes on its surface. Seeing the silver stone, Jiang Chengxuan, who had not been able to trade for an Empty Sky Stone at the Trade Fair, was immediately excited. Because he had already recognized that the silver stone that the purple-robed man took out was the Level 3 Empty Sky Stone he needed! ¡°Everyone¡­¡± At this moment, the purple-robed man said, ¡°I want to use this Level 3 Moonlight Flower and this Level 3 Empty Sky Stone to exchange for a high-grade Level 3 medicinal pill alchemy formula or a Level 3 divine power. The divine power can be of the five elements or other elements. Of course. If you don¡¯t have either, you can use spirit stones to exchange for it.¡± Hearing his words, some people below the stage could not help but reveal mocking expressions. It was true that the Moonlight Flower and Empty Sky Stone he took out were both quite good things. Especially the Empty Sky Stone, it was the main material for setting up the mountain-protecting array, refining weapons, and teleportation arrays. It was worth a lot. It was reasonable if he wanted to use it to exchange a high-grade Level 3 pill formula. However, it was ridiculous for him to use it to exchange for a Level 3 divine power. As everyone knew, after cultivators broke through to the Violet Palace Realm and transformed their True Essence into Dharmic powers, they could cultivate divine powers. This was something more profound and powerful than spells of the same level. Some powerful divine powers could even allow one to fight people above their level. However, most Violet Palace Realm cultivators didn¡¯t have divine powers. The reason was very simple. With the ability of a Violet Palace Realm cultivator, it was quite difficult to obtain a divine power, even if it was the most basic and ordinary kind. Many Violet Palace Realm cultivators could not obtain any divine power in their entire lives. It could be seen how precious divine powers were. At this moment, an old man in a red Daoist robe suddenly said to the purple-robed man, ¡°I have a mid-grade Level 3 pill formula. I wonder if I can exchange it with you for that Moonlight Flower?¡± The purple-robed man was slightly disappointed when he heard the old man in the red Daoist robe. However, he also knew that it was extremely difficult for him to use a Moonlight Flower and an Empty Sky Stone to exchange for a divine power. There, he didn¡¯t dwell on it and immediately nodded at the old man in the red Daoist robe. ¡°Fellow Daoist, if your mid-grade Level 3 pill formula is not the Purple Essence Pill formula, I can exchange it with you.¡± The old man in the red Daoist robe immediately smiled and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. This pill formula is the pill formula for refining the Heaven Restoration Pill.¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Soon, the two of them completed the deal. At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan was about to speak when a sinister-looking man on the other side beat him to it. ¡°I¡¯ll pay 80,000 spirit stones to buy your Empty Sky Stone. What do you think?¡± Hearing the sinister-looking man¡¯s words, the purple-robed man hesitated. To be honest, 80,000 spirit stones for an Empty Sky Stone was quite a fair trade. However, he still wanted to wait and see if anyone else offered a higher price or a treasure that he was satisfied with. This made the sinister-looking man¡¯s eyes darkened slightly. Just as he was about to speak, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly looked at the purple-robed man on the stage and said, ¡°I¡¯ll pay 100,000 spirit stones to buy your Empty Sky Stone.. What do you think?¡± Chapter 117 - Chapter 117: Huang Wenyus Invitation Chapter 117: Huang Wenyu¡¯s Invitation Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, the purple-robed man did not say anything, but the sinister-looking man¡¯s expression suddenly changed. He really did not expect Jiang Chengxuan to try to snatch it from him. This made his expression turn very ugly. However, he did not dare to do anything to Jiang Chengxuan. After all, Huang Wenyu¡¯s attitude towards Jiang Chengxuan said a lot. Anyone with a discerning eye would know that there was definitely a relationship between the two. If he, Chu Baqiang, dared to threaten Jiang Chengxuan at this moment or say something he shouldn¡¯t have, he would undoubtedly be disrespecting Huang Wenyu, a Fake Core cultivator, in front of everyone. Anyone with a brain would understand how serious this problem was. However, at the same time, the Empty Sky Stone was quite important to him. If possible, he really did not want to miss it. Left with no choice, he could only look at Jiang Chengxuan and say, ¡°Fellow Daoist, I¡¯m Chu Baqiang. That Empty Sky Stone is very important to me now. I hope you can do me a favor by letting me have it. 1¡¯11 definitely remember your kindness and repay you in the future.¡± Hearing his words, some people who knew what kind of person Chu Baqiang was could not help but feel surprised. However, on second thought, they understood. Indeed. With Huang Wenyu around, Chu Baqiang had no choice but restrain himself. Jiang Chengxuan did not expect that Chu Baqiang would do this. If he wanted the Empty Sky Stone, he could just offer a higher price. They could bid for the item fairly. But what was he doing now? Just because Chu Baqiang said that the Empty Sky Stone was very important to him, Jiang Chengxuan had to let him have it? If Jiang Chengxuan said no, wouldn¡¯t it make him look like he was a petty person? Then what if Jiang Chengxuan said that the Empty Sky Stone was more important to him and asked Chu Baqiang to let him have it? Without thinking, Jiang Chengxuan knew that Chu Baqiang wouldn¡¯t agree. It was obvious that Chu Baqiang talked to him nicely because he was aware of Huang Wenyu. These kinds of people bullied the weak and feared the strong. They did not have much of a principle. To this kind of people, Jiang Chengxuan had no tolerance. He smiled at Chu Baqiang and said, ¡°So it¡¯s Senior Chu. I¡¯m really sorry. This Empty Sky Stone is also very important to me. So. I can¡¯t let you have it. My apologies.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, the expressions of some people present immediately changed. Some people looked like they couldn¡¯t wait to watch a show. Chu Baqiang¡¯s expression was ugly. He did not expect Jiang Chengxuan to really reject him. This made him furious, and killing intent towards Jiang Chengxuan rose. Fortunately, he hid it very well. His expression was slightly stiff as he smiled. ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll let you have this Empty Sky Stone.¡± With that, he retreated to the back of the crowd. He lowered his head. No one knew what he was thinking. Jiang Chengxuan naturally couldn¡¯t be bothered with his feelings. At this moment, he had already completed the deal with the purple-robed man. However, just as he returned to Shen Ruyan and Huang Wenyu¡¯s side, Huang Wenyu reminded him, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, I¡¯ve more or less heard of Chu Baqiang¡¯s character. This person is unreasonable and domineering. He will seek revenge for the smallest grudge. If you and Fellow Daoist Shen encounter him in the future, you have to be careful.¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart skipped a beat. He couldn¡¯t help but ask Huang Wenyu, ¡°Sect Master Huang, do you know where that person came from? What¡¯s his cultivation level?¡± Huang Wenyu thought for a moment and replied, ¡°I don¡¯t know the details, but 1 know that he was an independent cultivator. Now, he seems to have established a Violet Palace Realm sect called the Absolute Heaven Sect. Now, he¡¯s the Supreme Elder of the Absolute Heaven Sect. As for his cultivation, it¡¯s not too high. He¡¯s only at the second level of the Violet Palace Realm. I believe Fellow Daoist Shen should have already sensed it.¡± At this point, Huang Wenyu did not continue with this topic. Instead, he said, ¡°By the way, after this Trade Fair ends, 1¡¯11 return to the Moon Watcher Sect. ¡°What are your plans? Do you want to come to the Moon Watcher Sect with us?¡± Huang Ling¡¯er chimed in, ¡°That¡¯s right. Brother Jiang, Sister Shen, why don¡¯t you come and stay in the Moon Watcher Sect for a period of time? That way, we can show our hospitality.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. Jiang Chengxuan smiled and shook his head. ¡°Sect Master Huang and Miss Ling¡¯er, my wife and I appreciate your kind invitation. Now, we still have some matters to attend to in the North Cloud Market. In addition, we have been out for a long time. Therefore, after dealing with the matters here, we might have to go back. In the future. If there¡¯s a chance in the future, the two of us will definitely pay you a visit.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Huang Wenyu only nodded slightly. On the other hand, Huang Ling¡¯er looked a little disappointed. However, she still nodded in understanding. ¡°Alright, then. When you have time in the future, remember to come to the Moon Watcher Sect.¡± ¡°Yes, we will.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan smiled and nodded at her. Just like that. About two hours later, the Violet Palace Realm Trade Fair officially ended. When they came out of Dawn Garden together, Huang Wenyu immediately said to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, ¡°Fellow Daoist Shen and Fellow Daoist Jiang, let¡¯s part ways here.¡± With that, Huang Wenyu brought his daughter, Huang Ling¡¯er, out of the North Cloud Market and quickly disappeared into the distant sky. After the trade fair, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were not in a hurry to leave the North Cloud Market. Instead, they found another Level 3 cave abode to stay in. Now, both of them needed to digest some of the gains this time. Jiang Chengxuan needed to use the five-element body-tempering spiritual items he had obtained to try to cultivate Infinite Wheel to perfected early-stage. It would be best if he could complete the mission given by the system during the process. He also needed to think about the Level 3 Intrinsic Dharma Treasure he wanted to refine. As for Shen Ruyan, she also needed to refine the Level 3 defensive Dharma treasure that she bought, the Heavenly Light Umbrella. More importantly, she wanted to complete the cultivation of a divine power called the Purple Lightning Flame Saber before they returned to the Shen Immortal Family. This divine power came with the new memory that had only awakened after she broke through to the Violet Palace Realm. It described in detail the method and key points of cultivating this divine power, as well as the might it could bring out. It was not an exaggeration to say that as long as she could successfully cultivate this divine power, they would not have to worry at all even if they encountered cultivators at the fourth level of the Violet Palace Realm, which was the middle-stage.. Chapter 118 - Chapter 118: Shen Mengxues Death Chapter 118: Shen Mengxue¡¯s Death Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Time passed slowly. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan stayed in the North Cloud Market for another year. In this year. Jiang Chengxuan had already used the five-element body-tempering spiritual item to completely perfect the early-stage Infinite Wheel. At this moment. His physical strength was already enough to withstand the attack of a high-grade Level 2 Dharma artifact. Although he was not completely impervious to the damage, it was impossible to seriously injure or kill him. At the same time, his resistance to the five-element spells had also increased. At least among Level 2 spells, there were very few five-element spells that could really threaten him. Most importantly, after he cultivated Infinite Wheel to early-stage perfection, the mission given to him by the system finally reached 100%. [Congratulations, host. You have achieved 100 cultivations of a body tempering technique. You have obtained a physical divine power, Dragon Elephant Divine Power.] [Dragon Elephant Divine Power: Also known as the power of the Heavenly Dragon and Divine Elephant. It has an incomparably terrifying power. Its power will increase as your cultivation increases. You can also cultivate it and comprehend it on your own. When cultivated to a profound level, it has the might to shatter the world with a flick of your finger.] It was naturally impossible for the current Jiang Chengxuan to have such terrifying power. However, after obtaining this physical divine power, the Dragon Elephant Divine Power, if his physical strength really erupted at full force, he could already truly threaten a cultivator at the Violet Palace Realm. Unlike before, he could only use the Fire Meteor Sword Technique for once when facing someone above his realm. At this moment, with the Breakthrough Bead he had obtained from the system previously, he could already attempt to break through to the Violet Palace Realm. Furthermore, With the help of the Breakthrough Bead, he might be able to comprehend some special divine powers that only belonged to him from the process of breaking through. However, just as he was about to adjust his state and make his very first attempt to break through to the Violet Palace Realm in one go, the communication jade talisman he carried suddenly shook violently. This immediately shocked him. He took out the communication jade talisman and took a look. As he read the content, his expression changed drastically. Just now, their Ancestor Mengxue passed away in her cave abode. This news undoubtedly dealt a huge blow to him, Shen Ruyan, and the entire Shen family. All along. The greatest backer of the Shen family was actually not Shen Yuanlong, who was at the fourth level of the Violet Palace Realm, but Shen Mengxue, who was the first Violet Palace Realm elder of the Ganyang Sect. With her around, even if Sheng Yuanlong was gone, the Shen family could still hold their fort in the cultivation world. With her around, the Shen family and Zheng Pelong were associated in a way. Now that she had passed away, the Shen family had undoubtedly lost a pillar of support. The blow was heavy. Especially when the family head, Shen Daoming, had yet to come out of seclusion and the ancestor, Shen Yuanlong, was facing the end of his life, the entire Shen family could be said to have reached the most difficult and even dangerous period. It was quite possible for others to take advantage of them while they were down. I have to go back early. This thought flashed across Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. He had already walked out of his cultivation room. Outside, Jiang Chengxuan saw the door of Shen Ruyan¡¯s cultivation room open. At this moment, there was also a look of solemnity on her face. Upon seeing Jiang Chengxuan, she immediately said, ¡°Husband, you should have received the news from the family as well, right? It seems like we need to go back early.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°Ancestor Mengxue passed away, and Brother Daoming hasn¡¯t come out of seclusion. We really can¡¯t stay here anymore. By the way¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan suddenly thought of something and asked, ¡°How¡¯s the cultivation of your divine power, the Purple Lightning Flame Saber? Did you succeed?¡± At the mention of this, a faint smile appeared on Shen Ruyan¡¯s face. She said with a nod, ¡°Three days ago, 1 successfully cultivated this divine power. With our strength combined, even if we encounter a mid-stage Violet Palace Realm cultivator now, we have the chance of winning.¡± ¡°Good.¡± A smile also appeared on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face. At that moment, he told Shen Ruyan about how he had obtained the physical body divine power, the Dragon Elephant Divine Power. When Shen Ruyan heard this, she couldn¡¯t hide the joy on her face. ¡°I really didn¡¯t expect you to be able to obtain a physical divine power at the Foundation Establishment Realm. This is really unbelievable. In that case, we should be able to leave the North Cloud Market without a hitch.¡± Actually, the couple knew very well that the enemies they made on this trip wouldn¡¯t let them leave so easily. Especially Yao Jiangtian. The two of them had killed his most beloved great-grandson. At that time, with Huang Wenyu around, he did not dare to make a move. Now that Huang Wenyu was not around, if the two of them really left the North Cloud Market, he might attack them at any time. And Chu Baqiang. With his desire for the Empty Sky Stone at that time and his notorious character, he would probably be ambushing the two of them somewhere on their way back. Especially when he knew that the two of them might have a lot of wealth. At this moment. The couple had already left the cave abode they had rented for the past year. At this moment, in a restaurant, Yao Jiangtian, who was paying attention to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s cave abode, suddenly narrowed his eyes and looked at Chu Baqiang, who was drinking opposite him. ¡°Fellow Doiast Chu, stop drinking. The two of them have come out.¡± In fact. At this moment, Chu Baqiang had also sensed that Jiang Chengxuan and his wife were out of the cave abode. His eyes narrowed as well. He said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Yao, we¡¯ve already agreed. After you and I kill that couple, the Empty Sky Stone on that kid will belong to me. The rest will be divided equally between the two of us. You won¡¯t go back on your word, right?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m a man of my word.¡± As soon as Yao Jiangtian said this, his face lit up. He immediately said to Chu Baqiang, ¡°Fellow Daoist Chu, quick, they¡¯re about to leave the North Cloud Market!¡± Chapter 119 - Chapter 119: Fighting the Violet Palace Realm With Brute Strength Chapter 119: Fighting the Violet Palace Realm With Brute Strength Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations On this side. After Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan left North Cloud Market, they immediately headed to the direction of Flat Land County. The speed of the two of them was extremely fast. In a short while, they flew tens of thousands of kilometers. However, at this moment, a spear with a terrifying aura and a huge net with a dark green color suddenly closed in on Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes narrowed. They finally made a move. In fact, the moment they left the North Cloud Market, they had already sensed the two people following them. Yao Jiangtian and Chu Baqiang wanted to deal with Jiang Chengxuan and his wife, but by the same token, the couple also wanted to deal with the two of them before returning to Flat Land County. Crackle- Facing the dark green net that was going to devour her and Jiang Chengxuan, Dazzling lightning suddenly lit up on Shen Ruyan¡¯s body. Then, she grabbed Jiang Chengxuan, who was beside her, and the two of them instantly flashed out of the range of the dark green net at an unbelievable speed. Immediately after, clouds rolled over and completely hid the couple. ¡°Damn it! It¡¯s a Level 3 defensive Dharma treasure!¡± It was only at this moment that Yao Jiangtian and Chu Baqiang appeared behind the couple. Seeing them, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes turned cold. The couple wasted no breath on the two of them. Shen Ruyan¡¯s figure suddenly turned into a bolt of lightning. As lightning flickered, a spear filled with killing intent stabbed towards Yao Jiangtian. It was the Seven Evil Treasure Spear that she had obtained from Lin Tianfan. Seeing this, Yao Jiangtian snorted. He opened his mouth and spat. With a buzz, a flying sword suffused with green light faced Shen Ruyan¡¯s spear head-on. BOOM! The two Level 3 Dharma treasures collided in midair and immediately sent out terrifying shockwaves. On the other side. Seeing that he couldn¡¯t break through Shen Ruyan¡¯s Heavenly Light Umbrella for the time being, Chu Baqiang decided not to waste any more time. Instead, he turned around and charged at Jiang Chengxuan. He planned to deal with Jiang Chengxuan, a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator, first. That way, not only could he give Shen Ruyan a fatal psychological blow, but he could also take away the Empty Sky Stone first. After all, at the trade fair, he paid close attention and saw that the Empty Sky Stone was put away by Jiang CHengxuan not Shen Ruayan. Swoosh! The Dharma treasure spear left an afterimage in the air and arrived in front of Jiang Chengxuan in the blink of an eye. Are you targeting me because you think I¡¯m easy to kill? A trace of coldness flashed across Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes as he tapped his waist gently. With a clang, the Clear Lake Sword instantly flew out of his body. Immediately after, rings of fire began to appear on the Clear Lake Sword. Fire Meteor Sword Technique! Rumble! Fiery meteors fell from the sky one after another. They smashed into Chu Baqiang¡¯s Dharma treasure spear, immediately causing it to vibrate non-stop, preventing it from advancing at all. This scene shocked Chu Baqiang and Yao Jiangtian, who was not far away. What is going on? Jiang Chengxuan was only at the Foundation Establishment Realm, but he was actually able to withstand the Dharma treasure attack of a Violet Palace Realm cultivator like him? It is simply unbelievable. However, after the initial shock, Chu Baqiang suddenly exploded with an extremely strong killing intent. At the Foundation Establishment Realm, he was already able to block the Dharma treasure attack of a Violet Palace Realm cultivator. Then what would happen after he advanced to the Violet Palace Realm? Such a dangerous threat must be eliminated!!! At the thought of this, Chu Baqiang injected more Dharmic powers into the Dharma treasure spear, causing it to immediately emit an extremely dazzling light. Bang! The fiery meteors that Jiang Chengxuan slashed out shattered. This made the killing intent in Chu Baqiang¡¯s eyes even more intense. He said in a ferocious tone, ¡°Kid, I¡¯ll let you understand today that the power of a true Violet Palace Realm cultivator is not something a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator like you can imagine. Die!¡± Boom! The terrifying spear light immediately shattered the 99th fiery meteor that Jiang Chengxuan slashed out. Jiang Chengxuan quickly retreated to a safe distance. He knew that his Fire Meteor Sword Technique could be used to deal with ordinary cultivators who had just advanced to the Violet Palace Realm. However, if he wanted to use it to deal with a cultivator like Chu Baqiang who had already reached the second level of the Violet Palace Realm, it was far from enough. At the thought of this, he stopped hesitating. The Clear Lake Sword vibrated crazily. Buzz. In an instant, balls of fire spread out and enveloped the entire Clear Lake Sword, causing it to slowly transform into a meteor as it faced Chu Baqiang¡¯s Dharma treasure spear. It was the hundredth fiery meteor¡ªCrimson Light! Accompanied by scorching heat, a small sun rose in the air. As the meteor collided with the spear light, countless rocks and trees below collapsed and shattered. Not far away, Yao Jiangtian, who was fighting Shen Ruyan, could not help but reveal an incredulous expression. ¡°That¡¯s impossible!¡± Indeed. It was indeed impossible for an ordinary ninth level Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator to slash out such a powerful sword technique. It was even more impossible for him to last for so long in the fight with a second level Violet Palace Realm cultivator. However, the problem was that he, Jiang Chengxuan, was not an ordinary ninth level Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator. But even so. After the hundredth meteor, Jiang Chengxuan was also sent flying. Chu Baqiang, who had just recovered from the aftershock, had a fierce look in his eyes. Without another word, he immediately became one with his spear and charged at Jiang Chengxuan, who was flying backward. He wanted to completely end Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s life with absolute strength. He could not give him any chance to make a comeback. BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! In an instant, the Level 2 defensive Dharma artifacts that Jiang Chengxuan took out to block the attack were all knocked down by Chu Baqiang. Looking at Jiang Chengxuan, who was already inches away from him, a sinister smile crept up on Chu Baqiang¡¯s face. ¡°Kid, this time, I want to see what other abilities you have to escape from me!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, he prepared to use his Dharma treasure spear with all his might to completely turn the kid in front of him into a bloody mist. However, at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan, who was still flying backward and trying to use various methods to block Chu Baqiang¡¯s attack, suddenly had a strange smile on his face. Immediately after, under Chu Baqiang¡¯s dumbfounded gaze, Jiang Chengxuan reached out and grabbed his Dharma treasure spear! Chapter 120 - Chapter 120: Killing the Enemy Chapter 120: Killing the Enemy Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations BOOM! At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly tightened his grip on the Dharma treasure spear. Chu Baqiang immediately felt his body moving uncontrollably towards Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°How is this possible?¡± Chu Baqiang had a look of confusion all across his face. He would never have dreamed that the strength of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator could actually shake the Dharma treasure of a Violet Palace Realm cultivator. This simply overturned his understanding. However, something even more terrifying was about to happen. Just as Chu Baqiang¡¯s body was infinitely approaching Jiang Chengxuan, the phantoms of a heavenly dragon and a divine elephant suddenly appeared behind Jiang Chengxuan. It disappeared in a flash. Before he could understand what was going on, he felt his body suddenly tremble. In the next moment, his protective Dharmic power was broken. Then, a fist with infinite strength smashed down his body! BANG! At this moment, Chu Baqiang was sent flying backward like a cannonball. Rumble! After smashing through a few mountains, he finally stopped. With a closer look, one could see that there was a huge hole in his chest. An unreasonable and domineering power was crazily destroying his body. Arghhhh! For no reason, Chu Baqiang spat out a mouthful of blood. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but think to himself, The vitality of a Violet Palace Realm cultivator is indeed not something a Foundation Establishment cultivator can compare to. Even so, Chu Baqiang was not dead. He was only seriously injured. Little did he know that at this moment, Chu Baqiang was experiencing an unprecedented fear. He raised his head with difficulty and looked at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Divine power.¡± Clang¡ª It was also at this moment that a sharp sword cry suddenly sounded in the air. Chu Baqiang¡¯s eyes widened. He could not help but shout, ¡°Fellow Daoist Yao, save me!¡± Crack¡ª However, just as he finished speaking, a flying sword with five-colored lightning swept past his head and destroyed his body and soul. ¡°What?¡± Yao Jiangtian, who had yet to come back to his senses from the mind-blowing scene, was suddenly pulled back to reality. His pupils constricted as he spat out a few words with difficulty. ¡°Intrinsic Dharma treasure flying sword!¡± After cultivators broke through to the Violet Palace Realm, they could indeed try to refine their intrinsic Dharma treasures. However, not everyone had such conditions. Not to mention that refining an intrinsic Dharma treasure required an extremely huge amount of resources, just the refinement method alone stumped many Violet Palace Realm cultivators. At the very least, with Yao Jiangtian, Chu Baqiang, and the others¡¯ conditions, there was no way they could refine their intrinsic Dharma treasures. This was also the main reason why Yao Jiangtian had such a strong reaction after seeing Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Lightning Immortal Slayer. It turned out that while fighting him, Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t use her full strength at all. After realizing this, Yao Jiangtian couldn¡¯t help but feel extremely terrified. Just now, without using her intrinsic Dharma treasure, she was able to fight him, who was the third level, to a draw. Now that she had taken out her intrinsic Dharma treasure¡­ Yao Jiangtian did not dare to continue imagining. Without any hesitation, he turned around and scurried away. Seeing this, Shen Ruyan snorted. ¡°You want to leave? Can you leave?¡± With that, Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Lightning Immortal Slayer suddenly turned into a brilliant five-colored lightning and slashed at Yao Jiangtian. Rumble! An earth-shattering thunder suddenly sounded from the void. Yao Jiangtian, who was flying away with all his might, suddenly felt danger approaching infinitely from behind. How could this speed be so fast? Clang! Having no time to think, he released his green Dharma treasure flying sword again. However, as soon as his green Dharma treasure flying sword collided with Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Thunder Immortal Slayer, it immediately let out a wail and the entire sword lost its spiritual light. Obviously, it was severely damaged. Immediately after, the five-colored lightning formed by the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer struck Yao Jiangtian. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± A scream sounded in the air. Then, a charred figure staggered out. Shen Ruyan seized an opportunity and controlled the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer to slash down again. Rumble! The dazzling five-colored lightning formed in the air and fell on Yao Jiangtian. Yao Jiangtian immediately took out a white bead, wanting to block it. However, under the bombardment of the five-colored lightning, his white bead only lasted for an instant before a crack appeared on its surface. Then, the spiritual light disappeared and it fell. ¡°No! I can¡¯t accept this!¡± Yao Jiangtian roared with indignance. At this moment, Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Lightning Immortal Slayer finally slashed at him. There was a ripping sound. Without any suspense, Yao Jiangtian was slashed into two by the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer. Then, the sword qi twisted. Yao Jiangtian¡¯s body instantly turned into a bloody mist. From then on, Yao Jiangtian and Chu Baqiang, who had come to hijack and kill the couple, both died, At that moment. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not linger. After the couple put away their storage bags and cleaned up the mess, they each rode a beam of light and continued their journey to Flat Land County. However, before they left, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan both looked in a certain direction. In the distance, a look of surprise appeared on the face of a figure. A young girl beside him asked in confusion, ¡°Father, how is the situation?¡± It turned out. At this moment, the two people in the distance were Huang Wenyu and Huang Ling¡¯er, who had left the North Cloud Market a long time ago. When Huang Wenyu heard his daughter¡¯s question, he said thoughtfully, ¡°They seem to have discovered us.¡± ¡°Discovered us?¡± Huang Ling¡¯er was in disbelief. ¡°How could that be? Father, are you talking about Brother Jiang and Sister Shen?¡± Huang Wenyu nodded. ¡°Yes.¡± With that, he glanced at his daughter and said, ¡°Ling¡¯er, don¡¯t underestimate Brother Jiang and Sister Shen. They are not ordinary people.¡± ¡°Not ordinary people?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Huang Wenyu nodded again. ¡°1 originally thought that I might be able to repay them for saving your life this time, but their actual strength far exceeded my expectations. Two veteran Violet Palace Realm cultivators actually died in their hands..¡± Chapter 121 - Chapter 121: The Situation in the Shen Family Chapter 121: The Situation in the Shen Family Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Huh? Father, you mean¡­?¡± Huang Ling¡¯er¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. Huang Wenyu nodded firmly. ¡°That¡¯s right. It¡¯s just as you think. Yao Jiangtian and Chu Baqiang both died at the hands of the couple.¡± ¡°Hiss!¡± Huang Ling¡¯er gasped. Before his daughter could ask again, Huang Wenyu told her everything he had seen. In the end, Huang Wenyu added, ¡°From what I see, it¡¯s only a matter of time before the two of them reach the Golden Core Realm. Moreover, the rarest thing is that be it their character or temperament, they are among the best. Ling¡¯er, if there¡¯s a chance in the future, you can build a good relationship with them.¡± On the other side. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who were rushing back to Flat Land County, had already counted their gains from this battle. It had to be said that the treasures of two Violet Palace Realm cultivators were indeed quite abundant. Putting everything else aside, there were more than 150,000 spirit stones in their storage rings. Next were the three Dharma treasures used by the two of them and a Dharma treasure embryo. The three Dharma treasures were the Dharma treasure spear used by Chu Baqiang, the green Dharma treasure flying sword used by Yao Jiangtian, and the dark green net. As for the Dharma treasure embryo, it was the white bead that had been shattered by Shen Ruyan. It was called the Cloud Sky Bead. It could be considered a defensive Dharma treasure embryo. Finally, there were some medicinal pills, spiritual herbs, precious materials, and so on that could be used by Violet Palace Realm cultivators. It was worth about tens of thousands of spirit stones. At this moment, Shen Ruyan said, ¡°Husband, did you notice anything when we left there just now?¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded readily. ¡°If I¡¯m not wrong, there should be two people staring at us.¡± ¡°Did you see who they were?¡± Jiang Chengxuan shook his head with a solemn expression. ¡°No. They seemed to have used some kind of concealment spell. Even with my Heavenly Eye of Insight, I couldn¡¯t see them clearly. However, 1 have a feeling that they should be people we know, and they didn¡¯t have any hostility towards us.¡± At this point, the couple seemed to have thought of something and could not help but look at each other. Could it be them? As they pondered, the two of them sped up again. At the same time. Flat Land County. Splendid Jade Mountain. Shen Baifei, who was temporarily in charge of the Shen family, listened to Shen Rushuang and Xiong Wandao¡¯s report. His expression turned very ugly. Not long after the news of their ancestor, Shen Mengxue, passing away, Some Violet Palace Realm Immortal Sects and families that were close to the Hong family immediately began to target the Shen family. First of all. Some disciples of the Shen Immortal Family outside were made difficult by many different people, both openly and secretly. Secondly. Even some of the businesses and markets under the Shen Immortal Family were boycotted by many cultivators. In the past ten days. There were very few people who went to the White Jade Market and were willing to trade with the Shen family. If this continued, it would not be long before the entire Shen Immortal Family fell into a resource crisis. Some even offered 50,0000 spirit stones to buy the White Jade Market from the Shen family. This made Shen Baifei and the other elders of the Shen family furious. It had to be known that the current White Jade Market could provide the Shen family with tens of thousands of spirit stones every year. Someone actually wanted to buy their White Jade Market for 50,000 spirit stones. This was simply intended as a humiliation. BANG! Shen Baifei immediately shattered the table in front of him. His expression was cold as he looked up at Shen Rushuang and Xiong Wandao. ¡°Cousin Rushuang, Elder Xiong, who wanted to buy the White Jade Market for 50,000 spirit stones? Do they really think that with Ancestor Mengxue gone, the Shen Immortal Family can be bullied at will?¡± At this moment, Shen Rushuang and Xiong Wandao¡¯s expressions were also very ugly. When they heard Shen Baifei¡¯s question, they remained silent for a moment. Then, Xiong Wandao said with difficulty, ¡°It¡¯s the Zhang family.¡± ¡°What?¡± Shen Baifei was first stunned, then in disbelief. He did not expect that the person who wanted to buy the White Jade Market for 50,000 spirit stones was actually from the Zhang family in Flat Land County. After all, the relationship between the Shen family and the Zhang family had always been good. During the demon beast riot, Shen Yuanlong had fought side by side with the Zhang family¡¯s ancestor, Zhang Baiyang. However, it was the Zhang family who wanted to buy the Shen family¡¯s White Jade Market for 50,000 spirit stones. Shen Baifei did not believe that the Zhang family, which was also a Violet Palace Realm immortal Family, did not know the value of the White Jade Market. He did not believe that the ancestor of the Zhang family, who was at the Violet Palace Realm, was not informed of this. Since he knew, he still allowed his family to do it¡­ Shen Baifei could not help but look sad. ¡°It seems that even the Zhang family in Flat Land County is not optimistic about the future of our Shen family. ¡°They want to take advantage of the fact that the Shen family is leaderless to slice off a piece of fat meat from the Shen family.¡± ¡°Third Uncle, is it possible that the ancestor of the Zhang family actually didn¡¯t know about this?¡± At this moment, Shen Rushuang spoke hesitantly. Hearing her words, Xiong Wandao immediately shook his head. ¡°It was possible for him not to know at the beginning. After all, Zhang Baiyang was in seclusion all year round. But now, so many days have passed. Even if Zhang Baiyang did not know, the other ancestor of the Zhang family, Zhang Baishan, definitely knew. As far as I know, many important decisions of the Zhang family have to be approved by Zhang Baishan first because it can be implemented. I don¡¯t believe that the higher-ups of the Zhang family would hide such a thing from their ancestor, Zhang Baishan. Moreover, it¡¯s impossible for them to hide it.¡± His words completely dispelled Shen Rushuang¡¯s doubts. A look of grief and indignation appeared on her face as she said hatefully, ¡°How dare the Zhang family? Our ancestor is still around. Moreover, now that Ancestor Mengxue has just left, isn¡¯t the Zhang family afraid of angering Immortal Pelong?¡± Upon hearing Shen Rushuang¡¯s words, Shen Baifei and Xiong Wandao smiled bitterly with a shake of their heads. Xiong Wandao said, ¡°Elder Rushuang, although Immortal Pelong is Ancestor Mengxue¡¯s Dao companion, he is not the son-in-law of the Shen family. He definitely won¡¯t interfere in such trivial matters. Because in the eyes of people at their level, as long as the Shen family was not in danger of being exterminated, he wouldn¡¯t step in. Most importantly¡­¡± At this point, a solemn expression appeared on Xiong Wandao¡¯s face. He continued, ¡°The greatest danger of the Shen Immortal Family is actually not this.¡± This time. Even Shen Baifei could not help but look up at Xiong Wandao with confusion. Shen Rushuang asked anxiously, ¡°Elder Xiong, if that¡¯s not the greatest, what is it?¡± Xiong Wandao took a deep breath and slowly said. ¡°Demonic cultivators!¡± Chapter 122 - Chapter 122: Demonic Cultivator Attack Chapter 122: Demonic Cultivator Attack Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°A demonic cultivator?¡± Shen Baifei and Shen Rushuang were stunned for a moment before their expressions changed. Obviously, the two of them also realized this problem. One had to know that as an old Violet Palace Realm immortal family, the number of mortals under their protection had long exceeded 50 million. If at this moment, a demonic cultivator above the Violet Palace Realm wanted to attack the mortal city under the Shen Immortal Family, with the Shen Immortal Family¡¯s current strength, they couldn¡¯t do anything. Once the mortals under the Shen Immortal Family were really massacred by demonic cultivators, it would undoubtedly cut off the roots of the Shen Immortal Family. One had to know that the most important foundation of a cultivation family or sect was the mortals under their protection. Only with enough mortals could children with spiritual roots be born, or even immortal seedlings with extraordinary cultivation talent. Without this foundation, no matter how good the inheritance was or how many resources there were, no one could inherit it. This might be less of an issue in the sects. However, to a cultivation family with a long history, it was undoubtedly fatal. At this moment, Shen Baifei and Shen Rushuang could not help but look worried. Could it be that they really had to tell everything to their ancestor? One had to know that they had yet to tell Shen Yuanlong, who was in seclusion, about Ancestor Mengxue¡¯s death. They really did not know how to put it. If their ancestor found out about this and was overcome with grief, the huge Shen family would probably collapse. ¡°Why don¡¯t we go find the family head?¡± Shen Rushuang spoke hesitantly. Hearing her words, Shen Baifei and Xiong Wandao immediately shook their heads. ¡°Absolutely not!¡± After a pause, Shen Baifei continued, ¡°Now that the family head is in seclusion trying to break through to the Violet Palace Realm, whether he succeeds or not concerns the fate of the Shen Immortal Family for the next few hundred years. At this time, unless there¡¯s a calamity that will threaten our very existence, no one should disturb him.¡± Buzz! As soon as Shen Baifei finished speaking, the communication jade tokens on him, Xiong Wandao, and Shen Rushuang suddenly vibrated. The expressions of the three people could not help but change slightly. At a time like this, the fact that the three elders received a message at the same time meant that something big must have happened. By the time the three of them finished reading the contents of the communication jade talisman, their faces had already turned ashen. Shen Rushuang gritted her teeth and said angrily, ¡°Those bastards!¡± Just now, a mortal city called White River City under the Shen Immortal Family was suddenly attacked by demonic cultivators. In an instant, the 1.8 million people in the entire city became the targets of the demonic cultivators¡¯ blood sacrifice. Nothing like this would happen when the Shen family was at the peak. Shen Rushuang immediately looked at Shen Baifei and said, ¡°Third Uncle, we can¡¯t take this lying down. Why don¡¯t you let me and Elder Xiong go to White River City to take a look?¡± If there are still demonic cultivators, we¡¯ll definitely tear them into pieces!¡± At this moment, Shen Rushuang, an alchemist who rarely participated in battles, had obviously lost her cool. Shen Baifei suppressed his emotions and tried his best to calm himself down. He glanced at Shen Rushuang and saw that her eyes were filled with anger. Then, he shook his head decisively. ¡°Shuang, you can¡¯t go. Stay here at the Splendid Jade Mountain and take charge of the situation. Elder Xiong and 1 will go to White River City to investigate.¡± At this moment, he knew very well. Once they left the Splendid Jade Mountain, they might face unexpected danger. Even White River City might be a trap for them. But they had no choice but to go. If the Shen Immortal Family did not react at all to the fact a city under their jurisdiction was wiped out, what would the outside world think? What would many of their clansmen think? Most importantly, if they ignored this matter, would it fuel the arrogance of those demonic cultivators? What if they attacked their mortal city again? Were they supposed to hide in the Splendid Jade Mountain and not do anything? Just as Shen Baifei decided to head to White River City with Xiong Wandao to investigate the situation, on a hill 50 miles away from White River City. Five cultivators surrounded by a bloody aura were paying close attention to the situation in White River City in the distance. At this moment. A short and fat man said, ¡°Do you think the Shen family will send people to White River City?¡± Hearing his words, a skinny old man immediately laughed strangely. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Based on my understanding of the Shen family, they will definitely send people to investigate this matter. Besides, if they don¡¯t come¡­¡± As he spoke, blood suddenly appeared in the eyes of the skinny old man. He said in an extremely cold voice, ¡°We¡¯ll continue to slaughter those mortals until they appear.¡± On the other side, an enchanting woman chuckled and said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Ku Rong is right. If the Shen family shrinks away, it will even be better. There are so many mortal cities under the Shen family. If we can use them all to feed the blood sacrifice, 1 believe we can even break through to the Violet Palace Realm. Of course¡­¡± At this point, the enchanting woman¡¯s expression gradually became serious. ¡°Don¡¯t forget the true purpose of this mission. Attracting the Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the Shen family over is only the first step of our mission. According to Senior Gu Ling¡¯s requirement, luring that old fart out of seclusion is our end goal. Don¡¯t forget about this.¡± Hearing the enchanting woman¡¯s words, the expressions of the short and fat man, the skinny old man, and the others became slightly solemn. Obviously, they knew that they were just bait to lure out the Shen family¡¯s ancestor Suddenly, the enchanting woman¡¯s eyes narrowed. The short and fat man and the others present also seemed to have sensed something. They instinctively turned their gazes in the direction of White River City. There. Two figures had already appeared. They were Shen Baifei and Xiong Wandao, who had come to investigate. At this moment. The two of them looked at the apocalyptic scene in front of them and could not help but tremble. ¡°Beasts, they are all beasts!¡± Xiong Wandao¡¯s face was red from anger. Just as he raised his head and was about to say something to Shen Baifei, Shen Baifei¡¯s pupils suddenly constricted and his expression changed drastically. ¡°Be careful!¡± Chapter 123 - Chapter 123: Jiang Chengxuan and His Wife Return Chapter 123: Jiang Chengxuan and His Wife Return Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations BOOM! At this moment, a terrifying demonic aura erupted. Five demonic Dharma artifacts of different shapes attacked Shen Baifei and Xiong Wandao at the same time. They wanted to take advantage of the fact that the two of them were stunned by the scene in front of them and were agitated, hoping to severely injure them or even kill them in one go. Facing the five demonic Dharma artifacts that suddenly appeared in front of them, Shen Baifei and Xiong Wandao did not have time to think. The two of them immediately took out the Dharma artifacts on them. A large saber and a pair of Yin Yang Heaven Splitting Blades. However, they knew very well that it was almost impossible for them to rely on the Dharma artifacts to block the sneak attack of the five demonic Dharma artifacts. Thus, the two of them each threw out a talisman. Buzz! In an instant, a dazzling golden light shone. As the golden light faded, it revealed two burly men holding sabers, standing in front of the two of them. ¡°It¡¯s the Golden Armored Puppet Talisman!¡± The short and fat man exclaimed in shock. Ever since the demon beast riot back then, the golden-armored puppet talisman that Jiang Chengxuan was famous for was no longer a secret. Many people knew about the existence of this talisman. Damn it! The five of them could not help but curse in their hearts. They knew that with the golden-armored puppets around, it was probably impossible for the five of them to succeed in their sneak attack. Indeed. The two golden-armored puppets suddenly cried out, and golden flames rose from their bodies. There was a loud bang. The two golden-armored puppets actually chose to self-destruct. In an instant, a terrifying power swept out. It actually blocked most of the five demonic Dharma artifacts. Shen Baifei and Xiong Wandao also heaved a sigh of relief. Fortunately, the two of them had the golden-armored puppet talisman that Jiang Chengxuan had given them back then. Otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable. However, they also knew that this was just the beginning. Immediately, the two of them looked at the enchanting woman and the others, and their eyes widened. This was because they were shocked to discover that the strength of the five demonic cultivators in front of them was actually above the fifth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. Among them, the enchanting woman, the short and fat man, and the skinny old man had reached the late-stage Foundation Establishment Realm. This made their hearts skip a beat. Demonic cultivators with such a high cultivation were actually sent to deal with the Shen family¡­ Shen Baifei and Xiong Wandao vaguely felt that this matter was not as simple as it seemed. ¡°Hehehe¡­¡± ¡°Fellow Daoists, what are you thinking?¡± At this moment, the enchanting woman suddenly let out a series of bell-like laughter. She had a charming face and a voluptuous figure. As soon as she spoke, Shen Baifei and Xiong Wandao felt a strange feeling in their hearts. Then, the two of them immediately sensed that something was wrong. Their expressions turned cold as they said warily, ¡°Bewitching technique. You are an enchantress!¡± Upon hearing their words, a hint of surprise flashed across the enchanting woman¡¯s eyes. Then, she chuckled. ¡°It seems that the two of you have good knowledge. You actually recognized the technique I cultivate. In that case, do you want me to bring you to cloud nine?¡± As soon as she finished speaking, countless beautiful and attractive figures appeared in front of Shen Baifei and Xiong Wandao. They kept waving at Shen Baifei and Xiong Wandao and made all kinds of alluring poses. So much so that for a moment, Shen Baifei and Xiong Wandao¡¯s eyes were a little dazed. It was at this moment that the short fat man and the skinny old man suddenly threw out several array flags. Buzz! In an instant, a terrifying demonic aura suddenly covered a radius of five kilometers. Shen Baifei and Xiong Wandao were trapped in the center of the demonic aura. Not good! Their expressions changed drastically. They could clearly feel that they could no longer absorb any spiritual qi from the world. There was only a surging demonic aura. They had been completely cut off from this world by that array formation. This is bad! The two of them were instantly overwhelmed with a great sense of fear. At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who had just returned to Flat Land County, suddenly sensed rolling demonic aura rising in the distance. A frown crept up on their face. Shen Ruyan said, ¡°That place seems to be under the jurisdiction of the Shen family.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. If I remember correctly, that place should be a mortal city called White River City.¡± Jiang Chengxuan said in a low voice. As they spoke, the couple did not stop at all. Their figures instantly turned into two streams of light, and in the blink of an eye, they arrived in the sky above White River City. However, when they saw the scene in White River City, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s hearts turned cold. The entire White River City had become a living hell. The 1.8 million people in the city all turned into white skeletons under the hands of those demonic cultivators. At the sight of this miserable scene, an uncontrollable killing intent surged up in them. Rest in peace! 1 will avenge you! Just as this thought flashed through their minds, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan sensed the abnormality below. ¡°What is that ?¡± Their eyes penetrated the layers of array formations and landed on Shen Baifei, Xiong Wandao, and the others in the array formation. ¡°It¡¯s Third Uncle and Elder Xiong.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were immediately on guard. Without hesitation, the two of them attacked at the same time. In an instant, terrifying strength and Dharma power surged out. In the array, the five demonic cultivators, who were trying to attack Shen Baifei and Xiong Wandao together, suddenly felt two extremely terrifying auras closing in on them from above. This gave them a bad feeling. However, before they could react, they heard a loud bang. With a violent shake, the demonic array formation that they had set up previously was instantly shattered! The ground caved in. The terrifying shockwave stirred up the ruins in the entire White River City. The enchanting woman, the short and fat man, and the skinny old man immediately rode their respective Dharma artifacts and soared into the sky. They looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who had appeared out of nowhere, in shock and said in an incredulous tone, ¡°Just now, did you¡­?¡± Chapter 124 - Chapter 124: Violet Palace Realm Demonic Cultivator Chapter 124: Violet Palace Realm Demonic Cultivator Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Hmph!¡± Before the enchanting woman and the others could finish their words, Shen Ruyan snorted. In the next moment, lightning suddenly appeared on her fingertips. There was a rumble. A black-robed man beside the enchanting woman instantly turned into ashes. The remaining four people were taken aback by this terrifying power. After coming back to his senses, the skinny old man exclaimed, ¡°Violet Palace Realm, she¡¯s a Violet Palace Realm cultivator!¡± These words immediately scared the wits out of his fellow demonic cultivators. No one knew better than them how terrifying a Violet Palace Realm cultivator was. It was not an exaggeration to say that even if their number doubled, it would not be enough to kill a Violet Palace Realm cultivator. The difference between two realms was simply too great. It was so great that it was not something that could be made up for by numbers. Run! Without any hesitation, the remaining four chose to run. As they ran, they shouted. ¡°Senior Gu Ling, save us! Save us!¡± This scene stunned Shen Baifei and Xiong Wandao. They did not expect such a sudden turn of events. Especially when they sensed the vast Dharma power on Shen Ruyan¡¯s body, their eyes widened even more. Ruyan has really reached the Violet Palace Realm!!! At this moment, the two of them were wild with excitement. However, the four demonic cultivators, who were still escaping, were terrified. They didn¡¯t dare to imagine what would happen if Shen Ruyan caught up to them. Whoosh¡ª At this moment, a spear that emitted a terrifying aura tore through the void and appeared behind a bearded man. It was the Level 3 Dharma treasure, the Seven Evil Treasure Spear! The Seven Evil Treasure Spear pierced through his back without any obstruction. The dazzling spear light burst out and shattered him in midair. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± The remaining three demonic cultivators heard a scream. This made them even more terrified and they began to escape with all their might. However, how could it be so easy to escape from a Violet Palace Realm cultivator? In the blink of an eye, the Seven Evil Treasure Spear appeared above the short fat man¡¯s head. The tip of the spear fell. The protective True Essence on the short and fat man¡¯s body and his protective Dharma artifact were like bubbles that broke with a poke. Puff! The tip of the Seven Evil Treasure Spear pierced through the short and fat man¡¯s head and nailed him to the ground. Facing someone who killed Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators like ants, the enchanting woman and the skinny old man broke down. The two of them immediately shouted in a certain direction. ¡°Senior Gu Ling, help! Help! Help!¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± Finally, a cold snort came from the sky. Immediately after, an old man in a purple robe sitting on the White Bone Lotus Platform who was surrounded by endless Dharma power appeared in front of everyone. This was the person behind these demonic cultivators. A demonic cultivator who had reached the third level of the Violet Palace Realm. His name was Daoist Gu Ling. At this moment, he looked at Shen Ruyan and said coldly, ¡°I really didn¡¯t expect another Violet Palace Realm cultivator of the Shen Immortal Family to pop up. However, if I¡¯m not wrong, you are currently only at the first level of the Violet Palace Realm. You should have just broken through not long ago.¡± Hearing Daoist Gu Ling¡¯s words, Shen Baifei and Xiong Wandao¡¯s expressions immediately changed. Not good! As a new-advanced Violet Palace Realm cultivator, Ruyan was probably not Gu Ling¡¯s match. At the thought of this, the two of them could not help but feel anxious. Now that their Shen Immortal Family had finally produced another Violet Palace Realm cultivator, what if she died here? Just as this thought flashed across their minds, they saw a sinister smile suddenly appear on Gu Ling¡¯s face. ¡°I have to say you came just in time. If I can devour your blood essence, it should be able to increase my cultivation by another level. Originally, I wanted to lure your ancestor out. However, from the looks of it, you, who has just broken through to the Violet Palace Realm, should be more suitable for me.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± A cold smile also appeared on Shen Ruyan¡¯s face. ¡°Then let me take a good look at what ability you have to dare to have designs on my Shen family!¡± As soon as she finished speaking, the Seven Evil Treasure Spear suddenly turned into colorful rays of light. With a resounding howl, it tore through the layers of protective Dharma power surrounding Gu Ling and arrived in front of his face! ¡°What?¡± Gu Ling¡¯s pupils constricted. In the next moment. He suddenly slapped the white bone lotus platform below him. Buzz! In an instant, distorted black light rose from the White Bone Lotus Platform and blocked the attack of the Seven Evil Treasure Spear. He secretly heaved a sigh of relief in his heart. He didn¡¯t expect this woman¡¯s attack to be so fierce. He was so close to getting hit by the spear. At the same time. Shen Ruyan had an accurate understanding of Daoist Gu Ling¡¯s strength. Although this person was at the third level of the Violet Palace Realm, his actual strength was actually a level lower than Yao Jiangtian who they met that day. At most, he was on par with Chu Baqiang. In comparison, the White Bone Lotus Platform Dharma treasure under him was slightly troublesome. If she wanted to break it, she might have to use her intrinsic Dharma treasure. At this moment, Daoist Gu Ling took out a flying sword that was completely made of cultivators¡¯ skulls. The flying sword carried an extremely dense evil and murderous aura. Ordinary cultivators would probably go crazy and lose their minds if they approached it, let alone come into contact with it. However, this kind of thing had no effect on Shen Ruyan, who had the Five Lightning Dao Body. With a flick of her hand, Crackle- In an instant, streaks of lightning flashed. The lightning gathered around the Seven Evil Treasure Spear and turned it into an extremely dazzling lightning spear. Rumble! The spear carried countless lightning bolts and collided fiercely with the white bone flying sword that Gu Ling had summoned. Immediately, the white bone flying sword let out a wail. The evil and murderous auras wrapped around it disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye, like snow meeting the sun. ¡°My treasure!¡± Gu Ling cried out in pain. 3He did not expect Shen Ruyan to know such a powerful lightning technique. As everyone knew, lightning had always been the nemesis of demonic cultivators. Now that his bone Dharma treasure was almost scrapped, he immediately lost more than half of his strength.. Chapter 125 - Chapter 125: Gu Ling Falls, Jiang Chengxuan Blocks the Way Chapter 125: Gu Ling Falls, Jiang Chengxuan Blocks the Way Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°You deserve to die!¡± Gu Ling¡¯s face was twisted with anger. He reached out and grabbed the air. Buzz. A flag made of human bones appeared in his hand. It was another Dharma treasure of his, the Blood Sacrifice Flag! This flag was made of the skulls of thousands of Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators. It was made of the blood of countless living people. It could be said to be one of the most rare demonic treasures. There was also a white bone demon sealed inside. Its strength was comparable to a first level Violet Palace Realm cultivator. At this moment, Gu Ling took out the flag. Without any hesitation, he immediately released the White Bone Demon. As soon as the White Bone Demon flew out of the flag, its ghostly green eyes immediately locked onto Shen Ruyan. ROAR! A pitch-black light suddenly shot out of its mouth. Like a laser, it flew towards Shen Ruyan! One could clearly see countless vengeful spirits wailing in the pitch-black light. Their miserable cries resounded through the sky, causing Shen Baifei, Xiong Wandao, the skinny old man, and the enchanting woman to cover their ears and reveal a painful expression. Only Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were unaffected. There was a bang. The pitch-black light hit Shen Ruyan directly. A black mushroom cloud suddenly rose in the air. Shen Baifei and Xiong Wandao were so worried that they wanted to rush into the mushroom cloud to save Shen Ruyan. However, before they could make a move, they saw Shen Ruyan slowly walk out of the black mushroom cloud. Above her head, there was a huge umbrella surrounded by countless smoke and clouds. ¡°Defensive Dharma treasure!¡± Gu Ling¡¯s pupils constricted. It was at this moment that Shen Ruyan¡¯s Seven Evil Treasure Spear, wrapped in layers of lightning, attacked Gu Ling again. At the same time, her Heavenly Light Umbrella blocked the White Bone Demon. Layers of clouds emitted by the umbrella slowly coiled around the White Bone Demon, making it impossible to move. ¡°Damn it!¡± Sensing the power of lightning coming from the Seven Evil Treasure Spear again, Gu Ling¡¯s expression turned very ugly. As demonic cultivators, they were naturally afraid of attacks like lightning and the sun. In addition, Shen Ruyan had the Five Lightning Dao Body, which increased the power of her lightning spells and techniques. Fortunately, the White Bone Lotus Platform under him had extraordinary defense ability. Otherwise, he might really be injured by Shen Ruyan this time. Just as Gu Ling was wondering if he should retreat, five-colored brilliance appeared behind Shen Ruyan, who was holding the spear. Then, the five-colored brilliance suddenly turned into five-colored lightning. Rumble! A flying sword with five-colored lightning swished out. Before Gu Ling could react, it slashed straight at his White Bone Lotus Platform! There was a crack! The White Bone Lotus Platform, which was undamaged by the spear attack and showed no signs of breaking, made a clear cracking sound. This immediately made Gu Ling, who was sitting on it, shudder. Then, he was scared out of his wits. ¡°Intrinsic lightning-element Dharma treasure!¡± BOOM! At this moment, the seemingly indestructible White Bone Lotus Platform was actually slashed into two by Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Lightning Immortal Slayer. Gu Ling, who was on it, was severely injured. Shocked, he spat out a mouthful of blood. At that moment, he couldn¡¯t care less. An extremely dense blood mist suddenly rose around him. He actually wanted to use the Blood Burning Technique to escape. However, how could Shen Ruyan let him do as he wished? Streaks of lightning suddenly gathered from all directions. It was as if the sky was breaking. Under the lead of the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer, terrifying lightning struck Daoist Gu Ling, who was trying to escape, one after another. Rumble! When the first lightning struck, the blood mist around Gu Ling was already starting to weaken. By the time the second lightning descended, the blood mist around Gu Ling had already dissipated. ¡°How is that possible?¡± Gu Ling shouted in horror. At this moment, the third bolt of lightning finally landed with a rumble and hit Daoist Gu Ling. It instantly shattered his protective Dharma power and turned him into charcoal. Such a shocking scene stunned everyone except Jiang Chengxuan. Especially the enchanting woman and the skinny old man. They were terror-stricken. Who would have thought that as a third level Violet Palace Realm demonic cultivator, he would actually die in the hands of Shen Ruyan, who was only at the first level. The two of them did not dare to stay at all. Taking advantage of the fact that Shen Ruyan still had to deal with the White Bone Demon, they immediately turned into two streaks of light and wanted to escape into the distance. ¡°Where are you going in such a hurry?¡± However, right at that moment, a figure suddenly blocked their path. Jiang Chengxuan smiled faintly and looked at the two people in front of him. ¡°Are you going to abandon your companions?¡± ¡°Get lost!¡± Seeing Jiang Chengxuan blocking the way, a murderous glint flashed across the eyes of the enchanting woman and the skinny old man. The two of them did not hesitate at all. The enchanting woman released a dark black hairpin. There were actually all kinds of poisonous insects and evil spirits circling around it. It was sinister. As for the skinny old man, he threw out a drum made of human skin. Dong dong dong¡ª Every time the drum struck, countless wraiths would fly out and creep up on Jiang Chengxuan. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan snorted. He raised his hand and grabbed it. He reached out and grabbed the black hairpin that was wrapped in countless poisonous insects and ghosts with his bare hands. Then, fire suddenly rose from his palm. Accompanied by screams of the ghosts, the black hairpin Dharma artifact was burned into nothingness. Then, he punched out. Boom! The entire void seemed to tremble at this moment. That punch created a hole on the human skin drum. Even the skinny old man behind it was shattered into pieces by the punch. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± Seeing this, the enchanting woman let out an ear-piercing scream. At the same time. A breeze brushed past her slender neck. Then, the beautiful head of the enchanting woman fell silently.. Chapter 126 - Chapter 126: Fishing in Troubled Waters Chapter 126: Fishing in Troubled Waters Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations From then on, all the demonic cultivators who caused trouble here died. After Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan put away the storage bags of Gu Ling and the others, Shen Baifei and Xiong Wandao rushed over. The two of them were still in disbelief. They did not expect that a Violet Palace Realm demonic cultivator and five demonic cultivators above the mid-stage Foundation Establishment Realm would actually die in the hands of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan just like that. ¡°Ruyan, Chengxuan, your current cultivation¡­?¡± Shen Baifei couldn¡¯t help but ask. Even though he already knew that she had broken through to the Violet Palace Realm. However, at this moment, he still wanted to hear the answer for himself. And Jiang Chengxuan. Facing two late-stage Foundation Establishment Realm demonic cultivators, not only did Jiang Chengxuan easily deal with them, but he also broke the other party¡¯s Dharma artifact barehanded. This strength was clearly not supposed to come out of a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator. ¡°Yes.¡± At this moment, Shen Ruyan smiled and nodded at Shen Baifei. ¡°That¡¯s right. My cultivation is currently at the Violet Palace Realm.¡± Hearing the answer from Shen Ruyan, Shen Baifei and Xiong Wandao both smiled with a look of joy on their faces. Shen Baifei was so excited that he nodded repeatedly and said, ¡°Good, good, good. Our Shen family finally has another Violet Palace Realm cultivator!¡± As he spoke, he and Xiong Wandao turned their gazes to Jiang Chengxuan expectantly. However, Jiang Chengxuan smiled and shook his head at them. ¡°Third Uncle, Brother Xiong, don¡¯t look at me like that. 1 haven¡¯t broken through to the Violet Palace Realm.¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Shen Baifei and Xiong Wandao looked a little embarrassed. Indeed. How could it be so easy to break through to the Violet Palace Realm? In decades, the Shen family only managed to see a new Violet Palace Realm cultivator like Shen Ruyan. However, they weren¡¯t to blame. What Jiang Chengxuan had displayed just now had indeed exceeded the strength of an ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivator. It was no wonder that they had that thought. ¡°Alright, Third Uncle, let¡¯s go back first.¡± Shen Ruyan said with a smile. ¡°By the way, tell us about the Shen family¡¯s situation in the past few years and the current situation.¡± Hearing Shen Ruyan mention this, the joy on Shen Baifei and Xiong Wandao¡¯s faces faded a little. They nodded at her and returned to the Splendid Jade Mountain together. After a while. The four of them returned to the Splendid Jade Mountain. During this period, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan also learned about the Shen family¡¯s situation. To be honest, the Shen family had not been doing well in the past few years. While Shen Mengxue was still around, everything was still within acceptable range. When the news of Shen Mengxue¡¯s death spread, the Shen family¡¯s situation took a turn for the worse. Not only were they ostracized and neglected by many sects and families, but even the Zhang family took advantage of the situation to kick them when they were down. This was also what Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not expect the most. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan wouldn¡¯t be surprised if some families and sects that were close to the Hong family would target the Shen family and join forces to ostracize them. In fact, it was within their expectations. However, the fact that a family like the Zhang family was also involved in this made them feel disappointed. After all, this was a family that had fought side by side with the Shen family for hundreds of years. But in the end¡­ At this moment. In the reception hall of the Shen family. A smart-looking man in luxurious clothes was looking at Shen Rushuang with a smile. Behind this person were several cultivators wearing the clothes of the Zhang Immortal family. They spoke one after another. ¡°Elder Rushuang, our Elder Yaozu is already very sincere. Think about the current situation of the White Jade Market. If the situation continues, not to mention profits, even maintaining the daily operations of the market will be a huge problem, right?¡± ¡°So, you¡¯re here to fish in troubled waters? To kick us when we are down?¡± Shen Rushuang said coldly. Hearing her words, the man in luxurious clothes, who was called Elder Yaozu by the Zhang family cultivators, immediately smiled and shook his head. ¡°Elder Rushuang, you can¡¯t put it that way. Instead of leaving the market empty, you might as well cooperate with our Zhang family. That way, it will be beneficial both to your Shen family and our Zhang family. It¡¯s killing two birds with one stone. Why not?¡± ¡°Cooperate?¡± Shen Rushuang could not help but sneer. ¡°Cooperate by giving you 50% of the Shen family¡¯s share in the White Jade Market? Does your Ancestor Baiyang know about this?¡± Hearing Shen Rushuang suddenly mention their ancestor, Zhang Baiyang, the expressions of the Zhang family cultivators present changed. Zhang Yaozu¡¯s expression darkened. ¡°Elder Rushuang, you don¡¯t have to worry about this. Without the approval of our ancestor, we wouldn¡¯t be doing this. You should think about my suggestion carefully. Otherwise, the Shen family can forget about having the other 50% share.¡± ¡°What 50% share? Tell me about it.¡± At this moment, a few people suddenly walked in from outside the reception hall. They were Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Shen Baifei, and Xiong Wandao, who had just returned to the Splendid Jade Mountain. ¡°Ruyan, Chengxuan, you¡¯re back!¡± When she saw Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, a look of surprise appeared on Shen Rushuang¡¯s face. ¡°Yes, Cousin Rushuang, long time no see.¡± The couple smiled and nodded at Shen Rushuang. Then, the two of them looked at Zhang Yaozu and the others. Shen Ruyan said indifferently, ¡°You¡¯re Zhang Yaozu of the Zhang family, right? I know you. Relying on the power of your Zhang family, you have done plenty of nasty things. Why? Are you targeting my Shen family today?¡± As she spoke, she ignored Zhang Yaozu and turned around to look at Shen Rushuang. ¡°Cousin Rushuang, why don¡¯t you tell me in detail what happened?¡± Chapter 127 - Chapter 127: Seeing Shen Yuanlong Again Chapter 127: Seeing Shen Yuanlong Again Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Without any hesitation, Shen Rushuang told Shen Ruyan what had happened in the past few years. After Shen Ruyan heard that, her beautiful eyes immediately narrowed. She looked at Zhang Yaozu and said coldly, ¡°Is this the cooperation you are talking about? Previously, you wanted to use 50,000 spirit stones to buy the White Jade Market, but it didn¡¯t work out. Now, you wanted to use the Zhang family¡¯s name to take away 50% of the Shen family¡¯s share in the White Jade Market? What makes you think your Zhang family is big enough to take away such a big piece of meat from my Shen family?¡± Shen Ruyan was not polite at all. Zhang Yaozu and the others had ugly expressions on their faces. However, before Zhang Yaozu and the others could retort, Shen Ruyan shouted coldly. ¡°All of you, get lost! 1¡¯11 personally look for your ancestor to talk about this matter!¡± ¡°You¡­ How dare you!¡± Zhang Yaozu and the others¡¯ expressions became fierce. As soon as they said that, they felt an extremely terrifying power burst out of Shen Ruyan¡¯s body and pressed them to the ground. This¡­ this aura is¡­? Zhang Yaozu and the others immediately looked terrified. This was because they could already sense that the aura burst out of Shen Ruyan was not the aura of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator at all. Instead¡­ It was the unique might of a Violet Palace Realm cultivator! How¡­ how come¡­? When did the Shen family have another Violet Palace Realm cultivator? Zhang Yaozu and the others had an extremely bad feeling. At this moment, Shen Ruyan waved her hand. Buzz! In an instant, an incomparably terrifying Dharma power surged out. Zhang Yaozu and the others could not resist at all and were sent flying. They were thrown straight out of Splendid Jade Mountain. In the end, they fell to the ground one on top of another. However, at this moment, they did not dare to complain. The few of them looked at each other and immediately flew back in the direction of the Zhang Immortal family. At the same time. Shen Rushuang looked at Zhang Yaozu and the others who were sent flying by Shen Ruyan. Shock was written all over her face. She looked at Shen Ruyan in disbelief and said hesitantly, ¡°Cousin Ruyan, your cultivation¡­¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Shen Ruyan smiled and nodded at Shen Rushuang. ¡°I was lucky enough to break through to the Violet Palace Realm not long ago.¡± ¡°Re¡­ really?¡± Shen Rushuang shuddered when she heard that. Then, her face was filled with excitement. ¡°Cousin Ruyan, great, this is really great!¡± Shen Baifei said, ¡°Ruyan, what you did just now will unavoidably offend the Zhang family and cause us to fall out. Is it appropriate?¡± Shen Ruyan sneered. ¡°Third Uncle, at this point, nothing we do will be inappropriate.¡± The Zhang family has already chosen to fall out with us in the first place. Regardless of whether the two ancestors of their family know about this, since they have done it, they have to be held accountable. No matter what, I have to go to the Zhang family to ask for an explanation. But not now. The most important thing now is to extend Ancestor Yuanlong¡¯s lifespan.¡± ¡°Extend his lifespan?¡± Upon hearing Shen Ruyan¡¯s words, Shen Baifei, Shen Rushuang, and Xiong Wandao were stunned. Then, Shen Baifei and the other two seemed to have thought of something. An excited expression appeared on their faces. ¡°Ruyan, are you saying that you¡¯ve obtained a spiritual item that can extend the lifespan of Ancestor Yuanlong?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Shen Ruyan did not hide it from the three of them. She smiled and nodded. ¡°My husband and 1 happened to run into a friend who wanted to sell a life-extending spiritual item at a trade fair, so we bought it.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Shen Baifei and the other two nodded. However, they also knew how great the price was to buy such a spiritual item that could extend the lifespan of a Violet Palace Realm cultivator. Although Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t mention the price, it didn¡¯t mean that they didn¡¯t know. ¡°Alright, if there¡¯s nothing else, my husband and 1 will go to the Ancestor first.¡± Shen Ruyan smiled and said to the three of them. Then, she did not delay any longer and headed towards Huawu Peak with Jiang Chengxuan. At Huawu Peak. Ever since Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan bade farewell to Shen Yuanlong, Shen Yuanlong had been in selucsion. He did this for no other reason than to live a little longer and protect the Shen Immortal Family. At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan arrived at Shen Yuanlong¡¯s cave abode. The couple looked at each other. Then, Shen Ruyan stepped forward and knocked on the door of the cave abode. After a while, the door of the cave abode where Shen Yuanlong was cultivating slowly opened. Then, Shen Yuanlong, whose hair had completely turned white and whose figure was rather hunched, slowly walked out of the cave abode. When he saw Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan standing outside, he was stunned for a moment before he smiled. ¡°Chengxuan, Ruyan, you¡¯re back. It¡¯s good that you¡¯re back!¡± At this moment, Shen Yuanlong didn¡¯t like a Violet Palace Realm cultivator who was in charge of a huge immortal family. At this moment, he was more like an old man who was filled with joy when he saw his juniors return. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt a lump in their throats. At this moment, they could feel Shen Yuanlong¡¯s heart-felt concern for them. ¡°It¡¯s good that you are back¡± was worth more than a thousand words. Suddenly. Shen Yuanlong seemed to have sensed something. He couldn¡¯t help but look at Shen Ruyan and said uncertainly, ¡°Ruyan, the aura on you¡­ Did you already¡­?¡± ¡°Yes, Ancestor. I¡¯ve already successfully advanced to the Violet Palace Realm.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded with a smile.. Chapter 128 - Chapter 128: Shen Yuanlong Enters the Fifth Level of the Chapter 128: Shen Yuanlong Enters the Fifth Level of the Violet Palace Realm Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing this, Shen Yuanlong couldn¡¯t help but be slightly shocked. Then, he couldn¡¯t hide his excitement. ¡°Good, good,good! 1 didn¡¯t expect you to have such achievements on this trip. In that case, the Shen family finally has a successor!¡± As he spoke, he couldn¡¯t help but look at Jiang Chengxuan. There was light in his turbid eyes as he asked Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°Chengxuan, I see that your essence, qi, and spirit are becoming one. Could it be that you¡¯re also¡­?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded. He did not hide it from Shen Yuanlong and replied affirmatively, ¡°That¡¯s right. Ancestor, I¡¯m only a step away from the Violet Palace Realm now. If there are no accidents, I should be able to advance to the Violet Palace Realm while I¡¯m staying on the Splendid Jade Mountain.¡± After getting an affirmative answer from Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Yuanlong could no longer suppress the joy in his heart and immediately laughed. ¡°Good, good,good! It seemed like I was right about the two of you back then. You and Ruyan really have the potential to become immortals. This is both your fortune and the Shen family¡¯s fortune. 1 hope that you continue on the path of immortality hand in hand. This way, I can leave in peace.¡± Hearing this, Shen Ruyan smiled and shook her head. ¡°Ancestor, to be honest, my husband and I have obtained many things on this trip. This is one of the things we obtained. Take it as a gift from us.¡± As soon as she finished speaking, a fragrant fruit appeared in Shen Ruyan¡¯s hand. Seeing this fruit, Shen Yuanlong narrowed his eyes and could not help but exclaim, ¡°This is? Moon-Gazing Fruit!¡± ¡°Ancestor, you are right.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and said, ¡°This fruit is indeed the Moon-Gazing Fruit. It can help you increase your lifespan by 50 years. So. Don¡¯t say anything like leaving us in the future. If the opportunity comes, you might even be able to enter the Golden Core Realm.¡± Even though he knew that these words were meant to make him happy, coupled with the Moon-Gazing Fruit, even Shen Yuanlong, who was more than 300 years old, could not help but feel excited. At this moment, he did not refuse it because doing so would only make him too pretentious. As cultivators, as long as there was a glimmer of hope, who didn¡¯t want to continue on this path to Immortality? Moreover, he knew Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan very well. Since they had given this fruit to him, they wouldn¡¯t take it back. There was no need for him to stand on ceremony. At that moment, Shen Yuanlong took the fruit and returned to his cave abode. After a while. A powerful aura came from Shen Yuanlong¡¯s cave abode. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who were outside, couldn¡¯t help but look at each other. Then, they turned to look at the door of the cave abode. There was a click. Shen Yuanlong, who had regained some of his youth, appeared in front of them. At the same time, they felt an even stronger aura from Shen Yuanlong than before. This realization made the couple pleasantly surprised. Then, they smiled and cupped their fists at Shen Yuanlong. ¡°Congratulations, Ancestor, on breaking through to another level. There¡¯s hope for you to reach the Golden Core Realm in the future!¡± ¡°Hahaha!¡± Hearing the couple¡¯s words, Shen Yuanlong laughed happily. Then, he shook his head and said, ¡°There¡¯s no need to flatter me. I know my own situation very well. Not to mention the Golden Core Realm, even the late-stage Violet Palace Realm is a huge obstacle for me. The reason why I can break through now is firstly because of the Moon Gazing Fruit you gave me. Secondly, I¡¯ve already been at the fourth level of the Violet Palace Realm for a long time. With the help of the fruit, I was able to overcome the bottleneck.¡± At this point, a trace of sadness suddenly appeared on Shen Yuanlong¡¯s face. He continued, ¡°Unfortunately, your Ancestor Mengxue revealed too much of the heavenly secrets. No matter how good the life-extending spiritual item there was, it would be useless to her. Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have gone so abruptly. It¡¯s the punishment from the heavens.¡± When they suddenly heard Shen Yuanlong mention this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but be surprised. Didn¡¯t the others say that the Ancestor still didn¡¯t know that Ancestor Mengxue had passed away? As if knowing what they were thinking, Shen Yuanlong could not help but smile bitterly. ¡°Your Ancestor Mengxue and I are siblings from the same mother. How can I not know that she left us? 1 pretended not to know because I didn¡¯t want them to worry.¡± At this point, Shen Yuanlong suddenly thought of something and looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Chengxuan, Ruyan, when you met her back then, did she give you the method to cultivate the Calculation Technique?¡± Before the couple could answer, Shen Yuanlong continued, ¡°I know that this technique is mysterious and profound, but as far as I know, its content is actually not complete. I believe when my sister handed it to you back then, she only wanted you to understand the existence of such a technique. She didn¡¯t ask you to try cultivating it, right? I¡¯m saying this to remind you that with your Ancestor Mengxue as an example, no matter what, don¡¯t cultivate that technique. Otherwise, once you suffer from the punishment meted out by the heavens, your path to seek the Dao will be cut off.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded subconsciously. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Ancestor. If there¡¯s no need, we won¡¯t cultivate that technique.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Shen Yuanlong nodded slightly. ¡°By the way¡­¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan suddenly thought of something. Jiang Chengxuan immediately took out a token and a ring from his body and handed them to Shen Yuanlong. ¡°Ancestor, this is what Ancestor Mengxue asked us to pass to the family the last time we met her. A token that can make one of the Shen family disciples a core disciple of the Ganyang Sect, as well as a storage ring that contained some of her accumulation over the years. We took some of the five-element spiritual items and left the rest to the family.¡± After taking the two items from Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Yuanlong¡¯s face was filled with emotion. He gently rubbed the two items with his hand as his mind drifted into the memory of the past. After a while. He looked at the two of them again and smiled. ¡°Chengxuan, Ruyan, thank you.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were about to reply when an extremely majestic aura suddenly rose from the mountain peak where Shen Daoming was in seclusion.. Chapter 129 - Chapter 129: Shen Daoming Comes Out of Seclusion Chapter 129: Shen Daoming Comes Out of Seclusion Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations That is¡­ Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately looked in that direction, pleasantly surprised. ¡°It¡¯s Brother!¡± At this moment, Shen Yuanlong nodded and smiled. ¡°That¡¯s right. It¡¯s Daoming. If I¡¯m not wrong, he should have successfully broken through to the Violet Palace Realm!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go and take a look!¡± As they spoke, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Shen Yuanlong immediately left Huawu Peak and headed for Mingquan Peak, where Shen Daoming was cultivating. On Mingquan Peak. At this moment, the aura in a seclusion cave abode was getting stronger and stronger. The aura that didn¡¯t belong to the Foundation Establishment Realm was surging. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Shen Yuanlong appeared outside Shen Daoming¡¯s cave abode. They sensed the thick aura that was filling the air and were immediately certain that Shen Daoming had indeed successfully broken through to the Violet Palace Realm. At the moment, he should be stabilizing his new realm. ¡°Let¡¯s guard him here.¡± Shen Yuanlong smiled and said. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan naturally had no objections. They immediately sat down cross-legged. After a while. Shen Baifei, Shen Rushuang, and Xiong Wandao also arrived at Mingquan Peak. When they saw Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Shen Yuanlong, they were first stunned. Then, they looked at Shen Yuanlong in unison with shock and excitement on their faces. ¡°Ancestor, you¡­¡± Shen Yuanlong smiled and nodded at them. ¡°I¡¯m out of danger for the time being. Speaking of which, it¡¯s all thanks to Chengxuan and Ruyan. If not for them, I probably wouldn¡¯t be standing here now.¡± ¡°Really? Ancestor, are you really out of danger? That¡¯s really great!¡± Upon hearing Shen Yuanlong¡¯s words, Shen Baifei, Shen Rushuang, and Xiong Wandao were ovecome with excitement. Not long after they learned that Shen Ruyan had entered the Violet Palace Realm, their family head, Shen Daoming, was also about to enter the Violet Palace Realm. With all these happy events added together, Shen Baifei and the others were so happy that they were out of words. Buzz! It was at this moment that the door of Shen Daoming¡¯s cave abode opened. Subsequently, Shen Daoming, who was dressed in a long black robe, appeared in front of everyone. ¡°Brother, congratulations on entering the Violet Palace Realm. There¡¯s hope for you to become an immortal in the future.¡± Shen Ruyan was the first to congratulate Shen Daoming with a smile. Seeing this, the others immediately followed suit. Shen Daoming smiled and nodded at everyone in return. After a while. His gaze fell on Shen Ruyan and Shen Yuanlong, and a look of surprise appeared on his face. ¡°Ruyan, you¡¯ve also broken through to the Violet Palace Realm? Also, Ancestor, have you recovered from your injuries?¡± As he spoke, his gaze shifted to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Chengxuan, are you¡­ Ready to attempt to break through?¡± ¡°What?¡± Upon hearing Shen Daoming¡¯s words, Shen Baifei, Shen Rushuang, and Xiong Wandao all turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan. They only knew that Jiang Chengxuan had become very powerful now, but they really couldn¡¯t tell how far his cultivation had reached. Now that Shen Daoming pointed it out, the three of them were immediately shocked and overjoyed. If what Shen Daoming said was true, wouldn¡¯t their Shen family soon have four Violet Palace Realm cultivators? At this rate, it wouldn¡¯t be long before the Shen family returned to its peak. At the thought of this, Shen Baifei and the others were excited again. ¡°Looks like I was right.¡± At this moment, Shen Daoming turned to look at Shen Baifei and the others. ¡°Now, tell me what has happened to the family all these years while I was in seclusion.¡± Hearing this, the smile on Shen Baifei and the others¡¯ faces froze. They fell silent and didn¡¯t know how to put it. Shen Daoming immediately sensed that something was wrong and frowned. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Did something happen?¡± ¡°Brother, let me tell you.¡± At this moment, Shen Ruyan looked at Shen Daoming and took the initiative to say, ¡°Over the years, many things have indeed happened to our family.¡± Then, Shen Ruyan told Shen Daoming about some of the problems that the Shen family had encountered over the years. Especially the matter with the Zhang family, about which even Shen Yuanlong did not know. As they listened, both Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming¡¯s expressions turned ugly. However, what made Shen Daoming¡¯s heart ache the most was Shen Mengxue¡¯s departure. As the head of the Shen Immortal Family, no one knew better than him what Shen Mengxue meant to the entire Shen Immortal Family. Even though as an elder of the Ganyang Sect, strictly speaking, she was no longer a true member of the Shen family, It was undeniable that the Shen Family had benefited from and were protected by her a lot. She had provided the Shen Immortal Family with a lot of convenience, both openly and secretly. Previously, the Shen Immortal Family was faced with external threats one after another and couldn¡¯t even protect themselves. Naturally, they could not consider going to the Ganyang Sect to mourn Shen Mengxue. But now. He and Shen Ruyan had both successfully advanced to the Violet Palace Realm. In addition, Ancestor Shen Yuanlong had already recovered from his injuries and his foundation was further strengthened. If the Shen family still did not send people to pay tribute, it would really be unreasonable. In comparison, they could put the matter with the Zhang family aside for the time being and wait until they came back from the Ganyang Sect. At the thought of this, Shen Daoming immediately voiced his thoughts. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and the others nodded in agreement. Shen Yuanlong nodded slightly. ¡°Daoming is right. For the time being, our family is safe. It¡¯s indeed time to consider going to the Ganyang Sect to pay tribute to your Ancestor Mengxue.¡± After a pause, Shen Yuanlong continued, ¡°How about this? Daoming, Chengxuan, and Ruyan, the three of you go to the Ganyang sect on behalf of the entire Shen family. I hereby announce that Daoming will continue to be the head of the Shen Immortal Family for the time being. It will not be too late for you to step down from your position when you find a suitable successor in the future. As for Chengxuan and Ruyan, from now on, you will be the Supreme Elders of the Shen Immortal Family. That way, you going to the Ganyang Sect is enough to show the sincerity of the Shen Immortal Family..¡± Chapter 130 - Chapter 130: Paying Tributes Chapter 130: Paying Tributes Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Generally speaking, after the head of the Violet Palace Realm Immortal Family broke through to the Violet Palace Realm, he would have to step down from his position and become a Supreme Elder. This way, he could focus on cultivation and not be disturbed by other worldly matters. However, the situation of the Shen Immortal Family was different. So far, they had not found a suitable candidate to be the family head. This required time. Therefore, even though Shen Daoming had already advanced to the Violet Palace Realm, Shen Yuanlong still let him continue to be the family head. On the other hand, Jiang Chengxuan was obviously an exception. In the history of the Shen Immortal Family, there was never a ninth level Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator who was honored with the title of a Supreme Elder. And this was also because Jiang Chengxuan was not far from that step. In addition, the couple had contributed a lot this time. With all the reasons combined, Shen Yuanlong made an exception to give him the status of a Supreme Elder. When everyone heard Shen Yuanlong¡¯s words, they nodded in agreement. A few days later. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Shen Daoming left the Splendid Jade Mountain and headed for the Ganyang Sect. With their cultivation, this journey took them less than ten days. As soon as they arrived at the Ganyang Sect, they saw Yun Dongshan waiting for them. As both sides had already communicated beforehand, Yun Dongshan was not too surprised when he saw Jiang Chengxuan and the other two. On the other hand, Shen Daoming felt a little emotional. Back then, when they first met Yun Dongshan, they were his juniors. Now that almost 30 years had passed, he and Shen Ruyan could already be considered his peers. As for Jiang Chengxuan, when Yun Dongshan saw him, he didn¡¯t put on any airs as a senior. Instead, he also treated him as a peer. It was precisely because Yun Dongshan could already tell that the current Jiang Chengxuan was only a step away from the Violet Palace Realm. Most importantly, he also sensed an extraordinary aura from Jiang Chengxuan. This aura gave him a feeling that it was enough for Jiang Chengxuan to pose a fatal threat to early-stage Violet Palace Realm cultivators. This was rather impressive. Even he, a late-stage Violet Palace Realm cultivator, did not dare to underestimate him at all. At this moment. The two sides had already finished exchanging pleasantries. Yun Dongshan said, ¡°Ever since Elder Mengxuan passed away, my Shifu has locked himself up in his cave abode. Even us personal disciples can¡¯t see him. Therefore, if you want to see my shifu this time, it will probably be quite difficult.¡± Yun Dongshan was just being euphemistic. In fact, his shifu, Zheng Pelong, did not allow anyone to disturb him at all. It was unrealistic for Jiang Chengxuan and the other two to really be allowed to see him. Fortunately, the purpose of their trip was not to meet Zheng Pelong, but simply to pay tribute to Shen Mengxue. Shen Daoming said, ¡°In that case, we won¡¯t disturb Senior Pelong. Next, Fellow Daoist Yun, please bring us to pay our tributes to Ancestor Mengxue.¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Yun Dongshan nodded. Soon, he brought Jiang Chengxuan and the others to a mountain behind the Ganyang Sect. Then, he pointed at one of the memorial tablets and said, ¡°Everyone, that¡¯s where Elder Mengxue passed away. Back then, she had a premonition that her life was coming to an end, but she did not die in her cave abode. Instead, she chose this place. If you want to pay tribute to her, you can do it here.¡± Generally speaking, outsiders were not allowed to enter places like the back mountain of the Ganyang Sect. When Jiang Chengxuan and the other two heard Yun Dongshan¡¯s words, they immediately bowed respectfully to the memorial tablet. Then, they followed the corresponding procedure and began to pay their tributes. After a while. After Jiang Chengxuan and the other two finished paying their tributes, they looked at Yun Dongshan and said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Yun, 1 wonder if we can go to the cave abode where Ancestor Mengxue used to live in?¡± Yun Dongshan had long expected this request from the three of them. When he heard this, he was not surprised. Instead, he nodded readily and said, ¡°Of course. I¡¯ll bring you there now.¡± As he spoke, Yun Dongshan took the lead and led Jiang Chengxuan and the others towards Shen Mengxue¡¯s cave abode. When they arrived at the cave abode, Jiang Chengxuan and the others realized that their Ancestor Mengxue¡¯s life seemed to be very simple. The decoration of the entire cave abode could not be simpler. A few potted plants, a few tables and chairs, and a bed and a futon were all there were in her cave abode. At this moment, Yun Dongshan suddenly said, ¡°Elder Mengxue once said that she was already hated by the heavens for seeing the heavenly secrets and revealing them. If she continued to live in luxury despite that, it was very likely that a calamity would befall her. Therefore, the best way was to keep a low profile. That way, she might be able to live for a few more years. Unfortunately¡­ In order to help us win the demon beast riot, she¡­ Sigh!¡± At this point, Yun Dongshan did not continue and let out a long sigh. It was obvious that Yun Dongshan admired and respected Shen Mengxue from the bottom of his heart. Jiang Chengxuan and the other two were even more emotional. At this moment, they were shrouded in a depressing gloom. After a while. Jiang Chengxuan and the other two finally left the cave abode. Outside, they suddenly bumped into an old man dressed in a sloppy manner. He held a wine gourd in his hand and kept drinking. Even from a distance, Jiang Chengxuan and the others could smell a strong smell of alcohol. However, what surprised them even more was that when Yun Dongshan, who was beside them, saw the sloppy old man, he actually revealed a respectful expression. He walked forward and called out respectfully. ¡°Senior Seven Star.¡± When the sloppy old man he called Senior Seven Star heard this, he nodded slightly. Then, his gaze swept past Yun Dongshan and landed on Jiang Chengxuan and the other two. Yun Dongshan immediately explained. ¡°Senior Seven Star, these three are the descendants of Elder Mengxue. This time, they¡¯re here to pay tributes..¡± Chapter 131 - Chapter 131: Returning to the Family, Eve of Breakthrough Chapter 131: Returning to the Family, Eve of Breakthrough (1) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The sloppy old man nodded. He did not say anything and walked past Yun Dongshan and Jiang Chengxuan. However, when he passed by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, he tilted his head to look at them. Then, he took out two small bottles from his body and casually threw the bottles at them. ¡°Since we¡¯re fated to meet, I¡¯ll give these two bottles to you.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan subconsciously reached out to take it. However, just as they were about to thank him, the sloppy old man who was in front of them just now was nowhere to be seen. Yun Dongshan immediately explained, ¡°Senior Seven Star is the Supreme Elder of the Starlight Sect. He¡¯s considered one of Elder Mengxue¡¯s good friends. This time, he also came over to pay tribute to Elder Mengxue.¡± ¡°The Supreme Elder of the Starlight Sect?¡± Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Shen Daoming couldn¡¯t help but be slightly shocked when they learned the identity of the sloppy old man. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Yun Dongshan nodded affirmatively. ¡°Senior Seven Star is indeed one of the Golden Core Supreme Elders of the Starlight Sect.¡± At this point, a trace of envy appeared on Yun Dongshan¡¯s face. He looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°I wonder if you can let me see what the two bottles he gave you just now are?¡± It was not that Yun Dongshan had any other thoughts about the two bottles. He did not have the guts to covet something given by a Golden Core Realm cultivator. It was purely out of curiosity. At the same time, he wanted to help the two of them see what the two bottles were, lest they threw it away casually. Since Yun Dongshan had good intentions, Shen Ruyan and Jiang Chengxuan would not reject him. Both of them opened the bottles in their hands. Immediately, wisps of dazzling light that were like starlight spewed out of the bottle. Seeing this, Yun Dongshan¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°It¡¯s the Brilliant Star Spiritual Dew!¡± ¡°Brilliant Star Spiritual Dew?¡± Shen Daoming was puzzled. Yun Dongshan nodded and said, ¡°That¡¯s right. This item is exclusive to the Starlight Sect. It¡¯s a treasure that nourishes and strengthens the soul. It¡¯s said that in the Starlight Sect, it¡¯s quite difficult for some ordinary Violet Palace Realm elders to exchange for a bottle.¡± ¡°It¡¯s that precious?¡± Shen Daoming blurt out in surprise. As everyone knew, any treasure that involved nurturing or strengthening the soul was quite valuable. Most importantly, such treasures were relatively rare. It was absolutely impossible for ordinary cultivators to obtain it without paying a heavy price. However, Seven Star actually gave away two bottles of Brilliant Star Spiritual Dew the first time they met. Shen Daoming found it hard to believe. After that. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Shen Daoming did not stay in the Ganyang Sect for long. After bidding farewell to Yun Dongshan, they returned to the Splendid Jade Mountain in Flat Land County. At the same time, Yun Dongshan arrived at the cave abode where his Shifu, Zheng Pelong, was. Zheng Pelong¡¯s voice immediately came from inside. ¡°They went back?¡± Yun Dongshan replied respectfully, ¡°Yes, Shifu. They have already returned.¡± As he spoke, Yun Dongshan took the initiative to tell Zheng Pelong about how he had brought Jiang Chengxuan and the others to pay tributes to Shen Mengxue today. Zheng Pelong did not reply. After a long time, he said slowly, * ¡°That old fellow Seven Star is finally generous for once today. Forget it, forget it. Let¡¯s leave it at that.¡± When Yun Dongshan heard this, he immediately bowed and left the cave abode. Ten days later. Jiang Chengxuan and the other two returned to Splendid Jade Mountain. The three of them first went to Huawu Peak, where Shen Yuanlong was, and told him about their trip to the Ganyang Sect. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan prepared to take their leave and return to their cave abode on the Splendid Jade Mountain. However, this reminded Shen Yuanlong and he hurriedly called out to the two of them, ¡°Chengxuan, Ruyan, wait a moment.¡± Shen Yuanlong continued, ¡°Now that the two of you are already the Supreme Elders of the Shen Immortal Family, the original cave abode is naturally not suitable for you. Why don¡¯t you move to Flying Jade Peak next to me? There is the spiritual qi provided by the Level 3 spiritual vein. It can also help you cultivate better in the future.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not reject Shen Yuanlong¡¯s arrangement. The spiritual qi provided by the Level 2 spiritual vein was indeed unable to satisfy their daily cultivation. Especially after this, Jiang Chengxuan was prepared to break through to the Violet Palace Realm. The spiritual qi provided by a Level 3 spiritual vein could play an important role. The couple thanked Shen Yuanlong and bid farewell. Then, they left Huawu Peak together. As he watched the couple leave, Shen Daoming sighed with emotion. ¡°If nothing goes wrong, Chengxuan should be able to break through to the Violet Palace Realm.¡± At this point, Shen Daoming seemed to have thought of something. He could not help but look at Shen Yuanlong and ask, ¡°Ancestor, has the Zhang family sent people to apologize?¡± At the mention of this matter, Shen Yuanlong, who was originally smiling, immediately looked cold. He shook his head. ¡°Until now, the Zhang family hasn¡¯t expressed their apology yet.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± A trace of coldness flashed across Shen Daoming¡¯s eyes. ¡°Do they think that we can just forget about what they did to us?¡± Shen Yuanlong¡¯s gaze suddenly became a little deep. He said, ¡°I more or less know Brother Baiyang¡¯s character. If he had been in charge of the family situation, those things would not have happened. From the looks of it, something must have happened to Brother Baiyang that made him unable to manage the family matters. Or perhaps, something unexpected happened to the Zhang family that we don¡¯t know about. However, no matter what, the Shen family would not let this matter rest so easily. We¡¯ll discuss this further after Chengxuan comes out of seclusion. In addition, you and Ruyan don¡¯t have to call me Ancestor anymore. Speaking of which, we belong to the same lineage. In the future, you can just call me Fifth Granduncle.¡± Chapter 132 - Chapter 132: Soul Splitting Worm, The Eve of Chapter 132: Soul Splitting Worm, The Eve of Breakthrough (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At the same time. Flying Jade Peak. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had already moved everything from their original cave abode here. It had to be said that the spiritual qi in this new place that Shen Yuanlong had arranged for them was indeed much richer than their original cave abode. At this moment, in the cave abode on Flying Jade Peak. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan sat opposite each other. In front of them was a bottle of Brilliant Star Spiritual Dew. Neither of them spoke at this moment, but a layer of spiritual light suddenly appeared in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. Immediately, black maggots that were twisting and squirming suddenly appeared in the two bottles of Brilliant Star Spiritual Dew. This made Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression turn very ugly. He immediately told Shen Ruyan what he had seen and said in a low voice, ¡°Ruyan, you¡¯re right. Such a treasure that affects the soul can¡¯t be used casually. Especially since we can¡¯t be completely sure that it¡¯s safe¡­¡± At this point, he warned himself in his heart. On the path of cultivation, he really had to be on guard at all times. Previously, he thought that since the Supreme Elder of Starlight Sect, Seven Star, was a good friend of their Ancestor Mengxue, the things he gave should not be dangerous. He didn¡¯t even have the slightest doubt about its safety. Of course, this was mainly related to the other party¡¯s identity. Who would have thought that as a Golden Core Supreme Elder and a former ¡°good friend¡± of their Ancestor Mengxue, the things he gave them as a ¡°gift¡± would actually be so dangerous in a way that was hardly detectable. If he really consumed the bottle of Brilliant Star Spiritual Dew on a blind faith, Jiang Chengxuan really did not dare to imagine the terrifying consequences. When Shen Ruyan heard Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, she snorted. ¡°That Seven Star is indeed a good chess player. You probably don¡¯t know what those black maggots you saw with your Heavenly Eyes are, right?¡± Before Jiang Chengxuan could reply, Shen Ruyan continued, ¡°That¡¯s a Soul Splitting Worm. The owner can attach a wisp of his soul to them. If you consume this Soul Splitting Worm, the owner of the Soul Splitting worm can use it to subtly affect your mind and make you become a different person unknowingly. The most terrifying thing is that this worm can be used as a carrier for its master¡¯s consciousness. When the owner of the Soul Splitting Worm wants, he can transfer his consciousness to the worm and find an opportunity to completely replace your mind and possess your body.¡± What¡­ the¡­ At this moment, no matter how calm JJiang Chengxuan was, he could not help but curse in his heart. Why would a dignified Golden Core Realm cultivator do such a despicable thing? What kind of hatred did he have towards them to scheme against them like this? If Jiang Chengxuan remembered correctly, this was the first time they had met. Did he have to do that? This was also what he could not understand the most. If there was actually a personal grudge between him and Shen Mengxue, then as Shen Mengxue¡¯s Dao companion, Zheng Pelong would definitely not let him enter the Ganyang Sect to pay tribute. And Yun Dongshan would definitely not be so respectful to him. The only explanation was that there was something that even Zheng Pelong did not know. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan calmed himself down. He looked at Shen Ruyan again and asked tentatively, ¡°Ruyan, did you just say that the Soul Splitting Worm can be used as a carrier for its master¡¯s consciousness? Could it be that Seven Star is actually¡­?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded with a cold expression. ¡°I smell something rotten from him. It¡¯s a sign that a cultivator¡¯s lifespan is about to end.¡± If that was the reason, it all made sense. One must never underestimate what crazy things a person would do to extend their lifespan or survive when they were about to reach the end of their life. Especially that person was not an ordinary person, but a Golden Core cultivator, an existence at the top of the cultivation world of the Yun Nation. He would do something like scheming against the descendants of his good friend without thinking. As long as it was needed, not to mention good friends and their descendants, some people would even be willing to sacrifice their children and parents in order to go further down the path of cultivation. Jiang Chengxuan knew that this matter was going to be more troublesome than he thought. It was definitely not a wonderful thing to be targeted by a Golden Core Realm cultivator. Fortunately, the other party was not from the Ganyang Sect. He could not stay in the Ganyang Sect for long. As long as he and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t step into the Starlight Sect¡¯s territory, they should be fine for the time being. As for whether or not they should tell this to Zheng Pelong, Jiang Chengxuan did not even think about it. At least for the time being, he wouldn¡¯t even consider this. Putting aside his status, even if he could see Zheng Pelong now, would Zheng Pelong believe what he said? Even if Zheng Pelong did believe him, so what? Would Zheng Pelong take the risk to fight a Golden Core Realm cultivator who was about to reach the end of his life for him? That was simply unrealistic. In other words, a mere Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator was nothing compared to an old Golden Core Realm cultivator. Perhaps, some people even hoped that Seven Star could successfully possess Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body. After all, he was a Golden Core Realm cultivator and one of the pillars that could support them in the fight against demon beats. It was a good deal to exchange the life of a Foundation Establishment cultivator for the rebirth of a Golden Core cultivator. So. In this matter, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had already decided that before their strength reached a certain level, they would not easily tell anyone except Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming. After that. The couple did not touch the two bottles of Brilliant Star Spiritual Dew again. Instead, they temporarily sealed them. After doing this, Jiang Chengxuan no longer hesitated and walked straight into his cultivation room. He began to enter seclusion and attempt to break through to the Violet Palace Realm.. Chapter 133 - Chapter 133: Reaching the Violet Palace Realm and Chapter 133: Reaching the Violet Palace Realm and Comprehending a Divine Power Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations To break through to the Violet Palace Realm from the Foundation Establishment Realm, one had to go through three major stages. True Essence, Physical Body, and Soul. True Essence Stage, as the name suggested, was to transform True Essence into Dharmic powers unique to Violet Palace Realm cultivators. This was the first stage to break through to the Violet Palace Realm. It was also a relatively easy and safe stage. Generally speaking, almost half of the cultivators who reached the perfected Foundation Establishment Realm and began to attempt to breakthrough to the Violet Palace Realm could successfully transform their True Essence into Dharmic powers. The difficult and dangerous stages were the physical body and soul. If one did not have a strong enough physical body, he would not be able to withstand the sudden change from True Essence to Dharma powers. In that case, his meridians would break and his dantian would shatter. In the worst scenario, his body would collapse on the spot and he would explode. With a Purple Violet Pill or Violet Palace Jade to protect your meridians and dantian, you could survive even if you failed at the physical body stage. In the future, when the time was right, you might be able to attempt another breakthrough. As for the final stage, it was also called the Illusion Realm stage. After a cultivator passed the first two stages, their soul would enter the Niwan Palace. At this moment, all kinds of illusions would appear in the depths of cultivators¡¯ hearts. They would experience happiness, anger, excitement, sadness, regret, and desire. If the cultivator could stay focused and see through the illusions, his soul would transform and he would truly enter the Violet Palace Realm. If he couldn¡¯t see through the illusions and didn¡¯t have a spiritual object to protect him, he would fall into the Oblivion Realm and be unable to extricate himself. In the worst case, his soul would be severely injured and he would never have a chance to break through. Jiang Chengxuan was in the cultivation room of his cave abode. He had already adjusted his condition to the peak. Essence, Qi, and Spirit fused into one. To be honest, even if he did not use the breakthrough bead rewarded by the system back then, he was more than 90% confident that he could successfully enter the Violet Palace Realm. However, Jiang Chengxuan still planned to use the breakthrough bead. Not for anything else, but for the comprehension that would come with it. When the system rewarded him back then, it had already made it clear. If he used the Breakthrough Bead to break through a major realm, not only would he be able to break through smoothly, but he would also have a chance to comprehend something from it. This was a rather impressive matter, and it was also one of the most precious aspects of the Realm Breakthrough Bead. Of course. Jiang Chengxuan could perfectly wait to use the breakthrough bead when he was attempting to break through to the Golden Core Realm or even the Nascent Soul Realm. That way, he could also maximize its value. But the problem was, when would he be able to break through to the Golden Core Realm or the Nascent Soul Realm? A hundred years? Two hundred years? Three hundred years? Or five hundred years? At that time, who could say for sure if he would still be alive? If he was not lucky enough and died halfway, wouldn¡¯t such a treasure be wasted for nothing? Moreover, there was only 60 to 70 years before the second demon beast riot. Could Jiang Chengxuan guarantee that he would definitely be able to survive it? Therefore, hundreds of years were too far away for him. Time was most precious for cultivators like him. He had to try his best to use everything he could use to increase his strength. Only when his strength increased to a certain level would he be qualified to talk and consider the future. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan no longer hesitated. A bead that was emitting a faint light appeared in his hand. It was the breakthrough bead that the system had rewarded him with! Crack¡ª As Jiang Chengxuan clenched his fist, the breakthrough bead in his hand shattered. What followed was a strange energy that flowed into his body through his palm like a spring. Jiang Chengxuan felt that his True Essence, physical body, and soul had already reached an absolutely perfect harmony. At this moment, the best opportunity to break through had presented itself in front of him. Jiang Chengxuan no longer hesitated. The Five Elements True Technique in his body circulated in full swing and he began to advance to the Violet Palace Realm. With the help of the strange energy from the breakthrough bead that was like a clear spring, In just a moment, Jiang Chengxuan successfully turned all the True Essence in his body into Dharmic powers. Then, he guided this power to flow through his meridians. Jiang Chengxuan was confident that even without the help of the strange energy, he could successfully pass this stage. Of course. Now that he had the help of the breakthrough bead, he naturally passed this stage more smoothly. Soon, Jiang Chengxuan could clearly feel that his body had become stronger under the nourishment of his Dharmic powers. During this process, his physical divine power, the Dragon Elephant Divine Power, seemed to have advanced to another level. Without a hitch, Jiang Chengxuan had easily passed two stages. When he reached the Soul stage, various familiar and unfamiliar scenes suddenly appeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan. There was actually a scene of him working as an office man in his previous life. To be honest, if he did not have the help of the breakthrough bead, he might be trapped in this stage for a long time. It was also possible for him to be lost in it. However, with the help of the breakthrough bead, he looked at these scenes like an outsider watching a movie. They could not confuse him at all. At the same time, he could clearly feel that his state of mind and even his soul were constantly strengthening during this process. Even his Dao heart was slowly refined during this process. As Jiang Chengxuan watched, he slowly closed his eyes. A mysterious comprehension began to appear in his mind. It was like a new sprout that was breaking out of the ground, growing bit by bit. Eventually. An unknown amount of time passed. Around him, countless wood-element spiritual qi suddenly gathered and gradually condensed in his palm. Immediately after, a jade-green Heavenly Saber took form in his hand, emitting a soul-stirring light. This saber was the Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven-Slaying Saber. It was formed from wood-element divine power. Once it was slashed out, it could suck away the opponent¡¯s vitality. At the same time, it could replenish the vitality of others, heal injuries, Dharma powers, and so on. From a certain perspective, this divine power was a little evil. But¡­ I like it! Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s lips gradually curled up. In the next second, the Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven-Slaying Saber in his hand flew out.. Chapter 134 - Chapter 134: Reaching the Violet Palace Realm, Deduction Bead(2) Chapter 134: Reaching the Violet Palace Realm, Deduction Bead(2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations In an instant, a jade-green light bloomed. Numerous green sprouts and grass suddenly grew out of thin air everywhere in the entire cultivation room. The air was instantly filled with a fresh fragrance. However, this phenomenon did not last long. As the Dharmic powers of the Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven-Slaying Saber in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand dissipated, the phenomenon was also slowly going away. Jiang Chengxuan slowly exhaled. This seclusion could be said to be a successful one. Not only did he enter the Violet Palace Realm, but he also used the Breakthrough Bead to comprehend a Level 3 divine power unique to him. The Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven Slaying Saber. This divine power was also a growth-type divine power like his physical divine power, the Dragon Elephant Divine Power. In the cultivation world, divine powers were usually divided into two types. They were fixed-type divine powers and growth-type divine powers. For the fixed-typed divine powers, they couldn¡¯t be upgraded or changed. If it was a Level 3 divine power, it would forever remain a Level 3 divine power. But the growth-type divine powers were different. They could be upgraded. For example, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Dragon Elephant Divine Power and the Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven-Slaying Saber could become more powerful as his cultivation level increased. They were divine powers that could really accompany him as he went further down the cultivation journey. Moreover, if Jiang Chengxuan had further comprehension of these two divine powers, he could possibly bring out more of their potential. In short, only growth-type divine powers had the possibility of eventually evolving into supreme divine powers. However, in the current Nine Essences cultivation world, be it the Violet Palace Realm, the Golden Core Realm, the Nascent Soul Realm, or even above the Nascent Soul Realm, Most of the divine powers were fixed-type. Only a very small number of cultivators could obtain a growth-type divine power. At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan had just consolidated his cultivation at the first level of the Violet Palace Realm when a system notification suddenly sounded in his mind.. [Congratulations, host. You have reached the Violet Palace Realm and obtained a Deduction Bead.] [Deduction Bead can allow you to deduce cultivation techniques, spells, divine powers, pill formulas, even heavenly secrets.] To put it simply, this was an all-purpose item. Unfortunately, this Deduction Bead could only be used once. After using it, it would disappear on its own. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan was already considering if he should use this deduction bead to do something before he ended his seclusion. The first thing he considered was naturally the two incomplete cultivation techniques he currently had. The Infinite Wheel and the Heavenly Calculation Technique. Next was the refinement of his intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Golden Void Sword. All of them could be deduced through the Deduction Bead. They could either be completed or perfected. To be honest, if possible, Jiang Chengxuan really wanted to complete and perfect them all. Unfortunately, reality did not allow it. He could only choose the one he needed the most to deduce. Under normal circumstances, the Infinite Wheel and the refinement of his instinct Dharma treasure should be his priority. However, after thinking about it again and again, Jiang Chengxuan decided to use the Deduction Beat on the incomplete Heavenly Calculation Technique. It was all for Seven Star. He really couldn¡¯t guarantee that other than the Soul Splitting Worm, that old fellow wouldn¡¯t have any other tricks up his sleeve to secretly scheme against them. It would be good if he didn¡¯t. But what if he had? Jiang Chengxuan felt that it was better to be safe than sorry. Coincidentally, the Heavenly Calculation Technique that Shen Mengxue gave them back then was a top-notch calculation technique. It could not only tell you the heavenly secrets, but it could also hide your heavenly secrets from being seen by others. It could also prevent others from casting a curse on you. It was definitely an excellent method to guard against the sneak attacks of some old cunning cultivators. Moreover, with such a special technique, he would feel much safer on the path of cultivation. Jiang Chengxuan no longer hesitated and immediately used the Deduction Bead he had just obtained on the Heavenly Calculation Technique. In just a moment. The first level of the Heavenly Calculation Technique, which was originally incomplete, was immediately completed. Then, it was the second and third levels. However, when the content of the Heavenly Calculation Technique was deduced to the third age, the deduction process stopped. This puzzled Jiang Chengxuan. What¡¯s going on? Why did the deduction process stop? He quickly came to a conclusion. It should be because at most, the Deduction Bead could only complete the current Heavenly Calculation Technique to the third level. In the future, if he wanted to continue deducing this Heavenly Calculation Technique, he would probably need a second, third, or even a fourth or fifth Deduction Bead. Thinking of this, Jiang Chengxuan could not help but take the Heavenly Calculation Technique more seriously. He knew that if it were a Level 3, Level 4, or even Level 5 cultivation technique, his Deduction Bead would be able to complete it in one go. However, it could only deduce this Heavenly Calculation Technique to the third level. Before the third level could be completely deduced, the process stopped. This could only mean that this special technique to calculate the heavenly secrets was definitely more extraordinary than what he had previously imagined. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately began to read the current content seriously. Intercepting the heavenly secrets and peeking into the future were the most basic functions of this technique. What was truly heaven-defying was that it could turn calamity into luck. However, for now, this was still too far away. At the very least, in the first three levels that he had seen so far, there was no content about turning the calamity into luck. It only roughly described some of the functions that this technique could provide in the further levels. Fortunately, Jiang Chengxuan could understand the complete content of the first two levels and cultivate it, and it wouldn¡¯t shorten his lifespan. The only problem was that this Heavenly Calculation Technique could only be cultivated by one person. Unless that person died, even if the second person had the complete content of the Heavenly Calculation Technique, they would not be able to cultivate it or even understand the key points. Chapter 135 - Chapter 135: Removing the Hidden Danger Chapter 135: Removing the Hidden Danger Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Time went on and on. In the blink of an eye, three years had passed. In these three years. Because of the news that Shen Ruyan and Shen Daoming had reached the Violet Palace Realm one after another, some families and sects that had already begun to alienate the Shen family began to curry favor with the Shen family again, especially after the news that Shen Yuanlong had recovered from his injuries and had advanced further. Regarding this, the Shen family did not shut the door to these fence-sitters. However, for those who kicked them when they were down, the Shen family didn¡¯t intend to reconcile. For example, the Zhang family of Flat Land County. In the past three years, the Zhang family never took the initiative to apologize. It was as if they had forgotten what they had done. This time, the Shen family was truly offended. At this moment, they were waiting for an opportunity. An opportunity to find fault with the Zhang family and make them pay a huge price. At the same time. Flying Jade Peak. In the seclusion room where Jiang Chengxuan was. Jiang Chengxuan finally opened his eyes slowly. After three years, he successfully cultivated the Heavenly Calculation Technique to the first level. At this moment, he was really awe-struck by the power of the Heavenly Calculation Technique. It was only the first level and the first level that had yet to be perfected, but it could already allow him to see many things that he couldn¡¯t see in the past. For example, his tribulation, the tribulation of others, and even the tribulation of the entire Flat Land County could not be hidden from his calculations. He could even vaguely sense the existence of some opportunities. As long as he wanted to, he could get it easily. It was not an exaggeration to say that although the current Heavenly Calculation Technique did not increase Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s combat strength, it brought about a qualitative change to his overall ability. He looked down at his body and saw a faint starlight. Amidst the starlight, there was a trace of tribulation that was as black as ink, but incomparably tiny. This meant that this tribulation was very hidden and would not be easily triggered. However, once it was triggered, it would be life-threatening. With his cultivation, it would probably be very difficult for him to overcome it. A few words slowly came out of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mouth. ¡°Senior Seven Star¡­¡± Then, he did not stay any longer. He stood up and left the cultivation room. Outside, he saw his Dao companion, Shen Ruyan, sitting quietly at the door of his cultivation room, guarding him. Clearly, in the years that he had been in seclusion to break through to the Violet Palace Realm and cultivate the Heavenly Calculation Technique, Shen Ruyan had never left. This realization made Jiang Chengxuan feel sweet inside. He couldn¡¯t help but step forward and reach out to hug Shen Ruyan, who opened her eyes and looked at him. ¡°Husband, you¡¯re out of seclusion!¡± Being suddenly hugged by Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but feel a little shy. She didn¡¯t forget to ask with concern, ¡°How was it? How was your breakthrough this time?¡± ¡°Everything went smoothly.¡± Jiang Chengxuan leaned close to her and whispered in her ear gently, ¡°Wife, it¡¯s been hard on you all these years.¡± Shen Ruyan immediately shook her head with a smile. ¡°Husband, what are you saying? There¡¯s no need to be so polite between us.¡± ¡°You are right.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded. The couple cuddled for a while before separating. Then, Jiang Chengxuan told her about the harvest of his seclusion all these years. When Shen Ruyan heard it, she could not help but reveal a look of shock. Especially the part about the Heavenly Calculation Technique. Even she could not imagine what kind of opportunity her husband had obtained. Not only could he complete the first two levels of the Heavenly Calculation Technique, but he had also cultivated it to the first level. However, since Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t tell her, she naturally wouldn¡¯t probe further. There also were some things she did not tell him. It was not that she was unwilling to tell him, but given the current situation, there was no benefit for him to know. Instead, it would give her a lot of unnecessary burden. ¡°By the way, Ruyan¡­¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan seemed to have thought of something and couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Now that I¡¯ve already cultivated the Heavenly Calculation Technique to the first level, it¡¯s time to remove the hidden danger that is lurking around us.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, a hazy halo suddenly appeared on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s fingertips. Then, he stretched out his finger and wiped it on himself and Shen Ruyan. In the next moment, their heavenly secrets could no longer be seen. Jiang Chengxuan could clearly see that the faint starlight on his and Shen Ruyan¡¯s bodies was covered by an even more mysterious power, and no aura leaked out. At the same time. Starlight Sect. On a certain mountain peak. Seven Star, who was looking at the sky and calculating something, was stunned for a moment before frowning. What¡¯s going on? Why do I feel like the two chess pieces I placed have disappeared? I can¡¯t feel their aura anymore. As he pondered, a starlight compass appeared in Seven Star¡¯s hand. As the starlight compass began to spin, a mysterious aura began to appear on its surface. After a while, Seven Star put away the starlight compass in his hand, and his eyes suddenly became extremely deep. He said with interest, ¡°Fellow Daoist Mengxue, is this the backup plan you left for your juniors? Were you already on guard against me? Or did you see the fate trajectory on them in advance and specially left a backup plan for them?¡± On the other side. Feeling that some hidden danger around her had been removed, Shen Ruyan started to have a new understanding of the Heavenly Calculation Technique that Jiang Chengxuan had cultivated. She looked at Jiang Chengxuan and asked, ¡°Husband, now that you¡¯ve removed the hidden danger, will Seven Star be alerted and thus do something more radical?¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and shook his head. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, he won¡¯t. With that old fellow¡¯s paranoid nature, I believe he will not suspect that we did it ourselves. Instead, he would think that Ancestor Mengxue left a backup plan for you and me. From now on, he will probably be even more careful not to give himself away.¡± As they spoke, the couple did not stay in their cave abode for long. Soon, they left together.. Chapter 136 - Chapter 136: The Zhang Family Chapter 136: The Zhang Family Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Soon after the two of them arrived outside, Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming, who had sensed the aura of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, appeared on Flying Jade Peak. ¡°Haha! Chengxuan, congratulations!¡± As soon as Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming appeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, they cupped their fists and congratulated them with a smile. Clearly, they could already sense the aura of a Violet Palace Realm cultivator from Jiang Chengxuan. This made the two of them smile from ear to ear. Now, the Shen family had four Violet Palace Realm cultivators. Jiang Chengxuan smiled and returned the greeting. After exchanging pleasantries, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan invited Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming to a pavilion nearby, Several cups of spiritual tea appeared in Shen Ruyan¡¯s hand. As such, the four of them drank spiritual tea and talked about some things over the years. When Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming touched on the matter of the Zhang family, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes narrowed. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Ancestor, Brother, do you know what¡¯s going on with the Zhang family? Why hasn¡¯t the Zhang family expressed anything to the Shen family until now? Could it be that they really think that our Shen family will let things go just like that?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s question, Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming¡¯s eyes darkened. Shen Yuanlong said, ¡°I only found out about this not long ago after investigation. The Zhang family seems to have the intention to cling to the Hong family. That¡¯s why they had the guts to provoke us blatantly.¡± ¡°Clinging to the Hong family?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could not help but look stunned. Was the Zhang family stupid? No matter what, they were both old Violet Palace Realm immortal families. Was there a need to do such a thing? One had to know that all the old Violet Palace Realm immortal families or sects valued their independence very much. Even the Ganyang Sect could not interfere with their internal matters. Moreover, the Hong family could not represent the Ganyang Sect. At most, it could be considered the leading family within the Ganyang Sect. What benefits could the Zhang family get from clinging to the Hong family? Did they think that a Violet Palace Realm immortal family or sect like the Shen family would give them special treatment because they were a lackey of the Hong family? Especially when personal interests were concerned. That was absolutely impossible. Unless the Hong family was now the de facto owner of the Ganyang sect. ¡°I actually couldn¡¯t understand this at that time.¡± At this moment, Shen Yuanlong continued to explain, ¡°However, after my careful investigation during this period of time, I finally learned a piece of news from within the Zhang family.¡± ¡®Yes?¡­¡¯ Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan subconsciously focused. Shen Yuanlong said, ¡°Brother Zhang Baiyang, when he was breaking through to the fifth level of the Violet Palace Realm, he suffered from Qi deviation and almost died. After that, he entered endless seclusion to recuperate. From that moment onward, he left the entire Zhang family in charge of the head of the Zhang family at that time and asked another Supreme Elder of the Zhang family, Zhang Baishan, to assist the head of the Zhang family. Unfortunately, Brother Baiyang has misjudged Zhang Baishan¡¯s character. I¡¯ve met this person a few times in the past. The impression 1 got was that this person was ambitious but not capable. Although he has the cultivation of the Violet Palace Realm, he doesn¡¯t have the intelligence and the ability to control a family. However, controlling a family seemed to be what he liked to do. Just think about it, in the absence of Daoist Brother Baiyang, how can the head of the Zhang family, who is at the Foundation Establishment Realm, really restrain a Supreme Elder? Moreover, that Supreme Elder is not an outsider, but a member of the Zhang family who has the same blood flowing in him. As for what happened after that¡­ 1 think you can imagine it even if I don¡¯t say it.¡± Indeed. With Zhang Baishan¡¯s character, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan wouldn¡¯t find it strange no matter what ridiculous things he did. ¡°Even if that¡¯s the case, does he think that just because they¡¯ve clung to the Hong family, they don¡¯t need to pay the price for what they did to us back then?¡± A cold smile suddenly appeared on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face. Previously, he was in seclusion to break through to the Violet Palace Realm, and Shen Ruyan had to guard outside his cultivation room. As for the other two Violet Palace Realm cultivators of the Shen family, one had to guard the family base. If the other went to the Zhang family to ask for an explanation, it would probably be useless. However, it was different now where the Shen family could mobilize at least three Violet Palace Realm cultivators. The time was just right for them to make a move. However, in order to be safe, Jiang Chengxuan still used the Heavenly Calculation Technique to deduce the outcome of their trip. The result showed that there were no accidents on this trip. Hence, Jiang Chengxuan stopped hesitating and smiled at Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming. ¡°Ancestor, Brother, now that I¡¯ve broken through to the Violet Palace Realm and come out of seclusion, it¡¯s about time for our Shen family to go to the Zhang family. 1 want to see if the Hong family that Elder Baishan relied on will come to his aid when the time comes.¡± At the same time. In the Zhang Immortal family¡¯s base. The newly appointed Zhang family head, Zhang Yaohai, came to the mountain peak where his ancestor, Zhang Baishan, was with a worried expression. As for the family head who was appointed by Zhang Baiyang to be in charge of the Zhang family back then, he had disappeared for no reason a few years ago. As for where he had gone, who could tell? At this moment. Zhang Yaohai waited on this mountain peak for a few days. When he saw his ancestor, Zhang Baishan, he immediately said, ¡°Ancestor, the Shen Immortal Family already has three Violet Palace Realm cultivators protecting it. Especially Shen Yuanlong. He is on the same level as Ancestor Baiyang. It¡¯s said that not only have his injuries recovered, but he has also successfully advanced to the fifth level of the Violet Palace Realm. Do we really not have to go to the Shen family to explain the misunderstanding back then?¡± Towards the end, this new family head was already sweating profusely. Zhang Baishan was a middle-aged man with a narrow face. When he heard Zhang Yaohai¡¯s words, he immediately snorted angrily. ¡°It¡¯s just a small matter. What¡¯s there to explain? If the Shen family really cared about this matter, they would have come to the Zhang family to demand an explanation long ago. The fact that they didn¡¯t come meant that they definitely did not take this matter to heart. Besides¡­¡± At this point, a hint of smugness appeared on his face. ¡°Even if the Shen family really comes to demand an explanation for what happened back then, there¡¯s nothing to worry about. With my current relationship with the Hong family, if the Violet Palace Realm cultivators of the Shen family really dared to come, the Hong family would definitely not sit back and do nothing. At that time, it will be us asking them for an explanation..¡± Chapter 137 - Chapter 137: Arrival at the Zhang Family Chapter 137: Arrival at the Zhang Family Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing his ancestor¡¯s words, Zhang Yaohai could not help but smile bitterly in his heart. If only things were really like that. However, he had a feeling that this matter would not be over so easily. If the Shen family really came, with their current strength, what could they use to resist? Could it be that they really had to rely on the Hong family to help them as their ancestor had said? That way, they would be put in a very passive situation. Moreover, how much would the Zhang family have to pay to get the Hong family to help them? Perhaps the price of getting the Hong family to help would be far higher than the price of apologizing to the Shen family. What was the point then? However, Zhang Yaohai knew that he couldn¡¯t voice his thoughts. Others might not know how his predecessor disappeared, but as the new head of the Zhang family, he knew it. If Zhang Baishan was angered, he would not be merciful even to his own family. Just as Zhang Yaohai was thinking about if he should leave, three figures suddenly appeared outside the Baihua Mountain where the Zhang Immortal Family was based. Following that, three extremely powerful auras descended on the Baihua Mountain. In an instant, all the members of the Zhang family on Baihua Mountain were shocked. They felt as if a huge rock was pressing down on their hearts, making them feel suffocated. Zhang Yaohai¡¯s expression changed drastically. He subconsciously said. ¡°Not good! It¡¯s the Violet Palace Realm cultivators!¡± Zhang Baishan¡¯s expression also changed drastically. He naturally knew who these auras belonged to. However, it was also because of this that his expression became even uglier. ¡°They are the Violet Palace Realm cultivators of the Shen family. Why would they dare to come? Wait! Those three people¡­¡± Zhang Baishan¡¯s heart skipped a beat. This was because he was shocked to discover that Shen Yuanlong was not in the sky above Baihua Mountain. This also meant that at some point, the Shen family actually had another Violet Palace Realm cultivator. If Shen Yuanlong was included, didn¡¯t that mean that the Shen Immortal Family already had four Violet Palace Realm cultivators? At the thought of this, no matter how slow-witted he was, he realized how powerful the Shen family currently was. One had to know that even the Hong family, which was a Golden Core Family, only had five Violet Palace Realm cultivators. At this moment, no matter how confident he was in the Hong family, he could not help but feel nervous. If the Hong family really found out about the Shen family¡¯s current strength, would they still be willing to fight the Shen family head-on for the Zhang family? The answer was unlikely. After all, if the Golden Core Ancestor Hong Tianqi didn¡¯t show up, the Hong family and the Shen family were equal opponents. As these thoughts flashed through his mind, a cold voice suddenly sounded in the sky above Baihua Mountain. ¡°Zhang Baishan, after so many years, is your Zhang family still not going to explain your doing back then?¡± The person who spoke was the head of the Shen family, Shen Daoming. At this moment, above his head, the Level 3 Dharma treasure, the Blue Sea Bell, was shining with blue light. Indistinctly, there seemed to be a bell sound spreading, shaking the Level 3 Mountain-protecting Array until ripples began to appear. ¡°How dare they!¡± Seeing that the mountain-protecting array had been triggered, Zhang Baishan was furious. This was a blatant provocation. After all, the Mountain-protecting Array was not only the foundation of a family, but also the face of a family. Slapping the Mountain-protecting Array was equivalent to slapping the face of the family. However, Shen Daoming clearly did not care about it. The two sides were on the verge of getting into a conflict. The three of them did not go all out on the Zhang family¡¯s mountain-protecting array right away, which showed that they had already given the Zhang family a choice to reconsider. However, from the looks of it, the other party did not seem to appreciate it. Since that was the case, there was nothing else to say. A trace of coldness flashed across Shen Daoming¡¯s bright eyes. He said firmly, ¡°Zhang Baishan, let me ask you one last time. Are you really not going to give the Shen family an explanation for what happened that day?¡± ¡°1 don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about!¡± A trace of hatred flashed across Zhang Baishan¡¯s eyes. He, the dignified Zhang family¡¯s ancestor, had been questioned like that in front of all the disciples of the Zhang family. This was definitely a huge insult to him, who had always been very prideful. I want to see what ability the three of you, who have just broken through to the Violet Palace Realm, have to dare to behave atrociously in my Zhang family¡¯s base! Do you really think that the Zhang family¡¯s Level 3 Mountain-protecting Array is just for show? As these thoughts flashed through his mind, Zhang Baishan took out the array flag that controlled the Mountain-protecting Array. As he activated his Dharmic power, the mountain-protecting array was instantly activated. A hazy light began to spread out and cover the entire sky, gradually concealing Baihua Mountain. Seeing this, Zhang Yaohai was shocked and subconsciously said, ¡°Ancestor, are you¡­?¡± ¡°Why? Do you have a problem with that?¡± Zhang Baishan suddenly looked at Zhang Yaohai coldly. The coldness in his eyes made Zhang Yaohai¡¯s hair stand on end. He did not doubt that if he said anything he should not say at this moment, this ancestor would definitely send him to hell on the spot. ¡°N-no!¡± Zhang Yaohai hurriedly shook his head. ¡°Then what are you waiting for? Hurry up and organize everyone to fight the enemy.¡± Zhang Baishan shouted coldly, scaring Zhang Yaohai so much that he immediately nodded and said, ¡°Yes, yes, yes. Ancestor, I¡¯ll go now. I¡¯ll go now!¡± With that, Zhang Yaohai did not dare to stay any longer and hurriedly left the mountain peak. At the same time. Outside Baihua Mountain¡¯s mountain-protecting array. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Shen Daoming looked at the Level 3 Array that was activated, their eyes filled with coldness. Shen Ruyan said, ¡°Brother, it seems that the Zhang family is determined to fight the Shen family to the end. In that case, there¡¯s no need for us to give them another chance. Just attack..¡± Chapter 138 - Chapter 138: Zhang Baiyang Appears Chapter 138: Zhang Baiyang Appears Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing Shen Ruyan¡¯s words, Shen Daoming nodded. ¡°Then let¡¯s do it.¡± With that, he flipped his hand. A black pearl with countless lightning flickering on its surface appeared in his palm. This bead was the Level 3 Array Breaking Bead that specialized in dealing with mountain-protecting arrays. This was also something Shen Yuanlong had specially given them before they came. At this moment. As soon as Shen Daoming took out the Array Breaking Bead, he did not hesitate. As he activated his Dharmic power, he threw the Array Breaking Bead to the mountain-protecting array in front of him. Rumble! In an instant, a terrifying explosion sounded. Black lightning kept tearing at the Mountain-protecting Array like giant claws in the abyss. In an instant, the Mountain-protecting Array began to shake violently. The layers of mist that had originally enveloped the entire Baihua Mountain disappeared completely at this moment. When Zhang Baishan, who was in the array, saw this scene, his eyes immediately widened in shock. He had never expected Shen Daoming and the others to have something like the Array Breaking Bead. This was the nemesis of all arrays. Bang! The Level 3 Dharma treasure above Shen Daoming¡¯s head, the Blue Sea Bell, suddenly flew out. With a loud bang, the Zhang family¡¯s Mountain-protecting Array, which was already on the verge of collapse, finally could not hold on anymore. In an instant, it shattered into light and dissipated. ¡°My Mountain-protecting Array!¡± Seeing this scene, Zhang Baishan immediately exclaimed. However, at this moment, three figures quickly appeared around him in a triangular formation. ¡°You¡­¡± Seeing the three figures, Zhang Baishan¡¯s pupils constricted. Then, he gritted his teeth and said, ¡°What do you mean? Breaking our Mountain-protecting Array in broad daylight. Do you really think there¡¯s no one left in the Zhang family?¡± Hearing his words, Shen Daoming immediately snorted. ¡°Zhang Baishan, don¡¯t tell me that you were unaware of what happened back then. ¡°Our Shen family has already given your Zhang family many chances, but you didn¡¯t seize them. Whatever is going to happen today, you are to blame.¡± With that, the three of them stopped talking and immediately attacked. The Blue Sea Bell above Shen Daoming¡¯s head expanded to a size of 100 feet in width and pressed down on Zhang Baishan. At the same time. Shen Ruyan took out her Seven Evil Treasure Spear. A terrifying spear light pierced through the void and headed straight for Zhang Baishan. Jiang Chengxuan raised his hand and released a flying sword. At this moment, his Intrinsic Flying Sword had yet to be refined. What he used was the flying sword he obtained from Yao Jiangtian that day. After refining it, he could temporarily use it. Even so, the power of the flying sword could not be underestimated. The sword shuttled back and forth in the sky, turning the area within a radius of 1,000 feet into an ocean of sword Qi. Seeing Jiang Chengxuan and the other two attack him at the same time, Zhang Baishan immediately felt the pressure multiply. After all, he was only an ordinary second level Violet Palace Realm cultivator. Facing the joint attack of three Violet Palace Realm cultivators, even if he risked his life, it was impossible for him to resist. Therefore, not long after, his Dharma treasure, the Grand White Metal Saber, was knocked down. He spat out blood and was sent flying backward, smashing into a mountain in the distance. This scene made the Zhang family disciples uneasy. Facing the joint attack of three Violet Palace Realm cultivators, it was impossible for them, Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment Cultivators, to have any chance of winning. If the Mountain-protecting Array had not been broken, they might have been able to help a little. However, now that the Mountain-protecting Array was broken, they could only watch helplessly. What made Jiang Chengxuan and the others feel strange was that not many of the Zhang family disciples were concerned about their ancestor¡¯s defeat. Jiang Chengxuan and the other two were naturally happy to see this. Their true target was not the disciples of the Zhang family, but Zhang Baishan. BOOM! The Seven Evil Treasure Spear that Shen Ruyan took out suddenly expanded to a size of 100 feet in length and shot out. Whoosh- In an instant, the protective shield surrounding Zhang Baishan was shattered. At the same time, Shen Daoming¡¯s Blue Sea Bell descended again. Feeling the powerful force that was closing in on him, Zhang Baishan panicked. He could not help but shout, ¡°You can¡¯t kill me! Otherwise, the Hong family won¡¯t let you off!¡± Hearing Zhang Baishan¡¯s words, Shen Daoming, Shen Ruyan, and Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes turned cold. ¡°Using the Hong family to threaten us? Alright, we¡¯ll see if the Hong family will avenge you.¡± With that, Shen Daoming, Shen Ruyan, and Jiang Chengxuan planned to send this guy to hell. However, at this moment, a sigh suddenly sounded in everyone¡¯s ears. Then, a middle-aged man with a withered face suddenly appeared in the middle of the battlefield. He raised his hand and immediately released a yellow scimitar. Clang! Clang! Clang! The scimitar whooshed through the air and blocked the attacks of Jiang Chengxuan and the other two. ¡°And you are¡­?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and the other two¡¯s eyes narrowed. The Zhang family disciples in the distance shouted excitedly. ¡°Ancestor Baiyang!¡± As expected, the person who suddenly appeared was none other than the original person in charge of the Zhang family, Zhang Baiyang. However, at this moment, his aura was weak and his eyes were lifeless. He seemed to be in an even worse situation than Shen Yuanlong before he recovered. He looked at Jiang Chengxuan and the other two with a hint of remorse on his face. ¡°Fellow Daoists, can you spare my Zhang family this time on account of our past relationship? Don¡¯t worry, we won¡¯t deny what we¡¯ve done previously. We will compensate you accordingly. I only hope that you can spare my family this time. What do you think?¡± ¡°Brother Baiyang!¡± However, before Jiang Chengxuan and the other two could answer, Zhang Baishan already shouted anxiously. Zhang Baiyang turned to look at Zhang Baishan and waved at him with some effort. ¡°Baishan, come here for a moment.¡± Zhang Baishan did not suspect anything. As he walked towards Zhang Baiyang, he said angrily, ¡°Since things have already come to this, why should we waste breath on them? You might have just come out of seclusion and don¡¯t know what happened. Let me tell you¡­ Uh¡­¡± However, before Zhang Baishan could finish speaking, his eyes widened abruptly and he lowered his head in disbelief. At this moment, there was a red dagger stabbed into his heart. Traces of red light erupted and instantly took away the life force in Zhang Baishan¡¯s body.. Chapter 139 - Chapter 139: Affiliate Family Chapter 139: Affiliate Family Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Brother Baiyang, you¡­?¡± Zhang Baishan didn¡¯t expect that Zhang Baiyang, who was from the same clan as him, would suddenly kill him. Why was that? Even Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Shen Daoming, and the Zhang family disciples were stunned. Obviously, they could not understand why Zhang Baiyang would kill Zhang Baishan. At this moment, Zhang Baiyang said calmly, ¡°Baishan, it¡¯s not that I really want to kill you, but you have to die. If you don¡¯t die, you will definitely continue to send the Zhang family to its demise. Similarly, you can¡¯t die at the hands of the three Fellow Daoists of the Shen family. Otherwise, there will be no way for the two families to get back on good terms. So, cough cough cough cough¡­ After consideration, it¡¯s best for me to kill you.¡± These words stunned Jiang Chengxuan and the other two. However, they had to admit that Zhang Baiyang was indeed very thoughtful. If Zhang Baishan was allowed to live today, after Zhang Baiyang passed away, the Zhang family might really be brought to their demise. Similarly. No matter how much Zhang Baishan deserved to die, he was still the Violet Palace Realm Ancestor of the Zhang family. If the three of them really killed him, then in order to prevent the rest of the Zhang family disciples from seeking revenge, they would definitely find an opportunity to exterminate the entire family. Therefore, it was best for him to personally clean up the sect. After understanding this, Jiang Chengxuan and the others could not help but respect Zhang Baiyang for being decisive and ruthless. Hiss- Zhang Baiyang pulled the red dagger out of Zhang Baishan¡¯s heart. In an instant, a trace of unwillingness and hatred flashed across Zhang Baishan¡¯s eyes. Then, the light in his eyes quickly extinguished, and he fell to the ground. Jiang Chengxuan and the other two immediately used their divine senses to probe and confirm that Zhang Baishan was really dead and not pretending to be dead. At this moment, Zhang Baiyang looked at the three of them again and said, ¡°Fellow Daoists, are you satisfied with the explanation 1 gave you?¡± Before Jiang Chengxuan and the others could reply, Zhang Baiyang suddenly slashed out his scimitar. The bright yellow scimitar flashed in the air. In the next moment, a few heads of the Zhang family disciples in the distance instantly left their bodies. This included Zhang Yaozu, who went to the Shen family that day. This scene caused some Zhang family disciples to freak out. Among them, Zhang Yaohai, who was the new head of the Zhang family, turned pale and felt uneasy. He was really afraid that his Ancestor Baiyang would kill him. However, one second passed, two seconds passed. Zhang Baiyang¡¯s scimitar did not land on him. Realizing that his life seemed to be spared, he couldn¡¯t help but heave a sigh of relief. At the same time, he also understood that his not cooperating with Zhang Baishan over the years had been approved by Ancestor Baiyang. This might be the real reason why he was spared. At this moment, Zhang Baiyang looked at Jiang Chengxuan and the others again and say, ¡°Fellow Daoists, I¡¯ve cleaned up the people who caused trouble to the Shen family openly and secretly over the years. In addition, In order to show my sincerity, I¡¯m willing to give the Shen family 200,000 spirit stones, treasures of equivalent value, and an White Emperor Gold Crystal. Moreover, 1 promise that from now on, my Zhang family will listen to your Shen family¡¯s command in Flat Land County. Everyone in the Zhang family can swear an oath with their Dao heart. 1 wonder if the three of you are satisfied with this outcome?¡± ¡°Ancestor!¡± Hearing Zhang Baiyang¡¯s words, the Zhang family disciples present could not help but exclaim again. What Zhang Baiyang gave away just now was almost half of the Zhang family¡¯s assets. Especially the White Emperor Gold Crystal. That was a five-element spiritual object that could help people break through to the Violet Palace Realm. It was something that you couldn¡¯t come by even if you had money. More importantly, from now on, the Zhang family would have to listen to the Shen family. Wouldn¡¯t that make them an affiliate family of the Shen family? Wasn¡¯t this price too high? However, Zhang Baiyang knew that this was the only way to ensure the Zhang family¡¯s future. Because he really didn¡¯t have much time left. Once he passed away and no new Violet Palace Realm cultivator was born, even if the Shen family did not take advantage of them, the other Violet Palace Immortal families and sects definitely would. Just like what happened to the Shen family back then. However, as long as the Zhang family was really bound to the Shen family and became an affiliate family of the Shen family, they wouldn¡¯t have to be afraid of being devoured by other powers. Although being an affiliate family didn¡¯t sound nice, compared to the continuation of the family, that was nothing. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and the other two were impressed by Zhang Baiyang. At the same time, they had a question in their minds. From Zhang Baiyang¡¯s actions, it was obvious that he was already aware of what happened to his family. Since he knew, why didn¡¯t he stop it in time? Unless he was not confident. It was not until the three of them descended on the Zhang family¡¯s base and injured Zhang Baishan with absolute strength that Zhang Baiyang appeared. From the beginning, Zhang Baiyang had been waiting for such an opportunity, an opportunity to clean up the family so that it could continue to exist after he was gone. For this, he wouldn¡¯t hesitate to abandon a Violet Palace Realm Supreme Elder. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan and the other two could not help but look at Zhang Baiyang with deep gazes. Coincidentally, Zhang Baiyang also looked up and met their gaze. At this moment, they seemed to have an implicit understanding. Shen Daoming suddenly smiled and nodded at Zhang Baiyang. ¡°We¡¯ve all felt Brother Baiyang¡¯s sincerity. If we continue to push our luck, then we¡¯ll be no different from those people who took advantage of the Shen family that day. As the head of the Shen family, I can agree to your request. However, we can only make the final decision after we return and discuss with our ancestor. 1 believe Brother Baiyang should have the patience to wait for our answer, right?¡± Chapter 140 - Chapter 140: Violet Palace Realm Celebration Chapter 140: Violet Palace Realm Celebration Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing Shen Daoming¡¯s words, Zhang Baiyang immediately nodded. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m not in a hurry.¡± Then, he took out a storage ring and handed it to Shen Daoming. ¡°Inside is what 1 promised to give you. You can count it first. In the future, the Zhang family will continue to offer tributes to you every year.¡± Shen Daoming took the storage ring from Zhang Baiyang and counted it in front of him. After confirming that the things inside were correct, Shen Daoming took a deep look at Zhang Baiyang before nodding. ¡°It¡¯s all in here. Now, just wait for our news.¡± ¡°Then 1¡¯11 have to trouble you, Fellow Daoist Shen.¡± Zhang Baiyang sighed and began to ask everyone in the Zhang family to swear an oath in front of Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Shen Daoming. The oath was made. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Shen Daoming did not stay in the Zhang family any longer. Soon, they left Baihua Mountain together. ¡°Ancestor¡­¡± Seeing Jiang Chengxuan and the other two leave, Zhang Yaohai, who was now the head of the Zhang family, came forward nervously. Zhang Baiyang glanced at him and let out a long sigh. ¡°Forget it, you can continue to be the head of the Zhang family. Remember, this matter ends here. If anyone is dissatisfied with my decision, you don¡¯t have to show mercy.¡± Hearing this, Zhang Yaohai¡¯s heart slapped a beat. He hurriedly nodded respectfully. ¡°Yes, Ancestor!¡± A few days later. The news that the Zhang family of Flat Land County had become an affiliate family of the Shen family immediately spread in all directions. Some families and sects who knew the inside story were not surprised at all. On the other hand, those families and sects that had once targeted the Shen family immediately felt uneasy. Especially when they found out that the current Shen family already had four Violet Palace Realm cultivators, the uneasiness in their hearts turned into fear. They all took the initiative to go to the Splendid Jade Mountain to express their apologies. After the Shen family settled these matters, Shen Yuanlong immediately called Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Shen Daoming over. ¡°Chengxuan, Ruyan, Daoming, I called you here today for two things. The first thing is about what the Shen family has gained during this period of time. This included the spirit stones and resources obtained from the Zhang family, as well as some compensation sent to the Shen family by the other families and sects as an apology. I¡¯ve written down the exact list. Take a look and see if there¡¯s anything you need. If there is, feel free to take it.¡± As he spoke, Shen Yuanlong handed the three lists that he had prepared beforehand to Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Shen Daoming. Jiang Chengxuan and the others took it and took a closer look. Shen Daoming asked for some cultivation pills. Shen Ruyan took some five-elemental essence and lightning-elemental essence. Clearly, she wanted to use them to nourish her intrinsic Dharma treasure. As for Jiang Chengxuan, He did not stand on ceremony and asked for the White Emperor Gold Crystal they had obtained from the Zhang family. This item was very useful for him to refine his intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Golden Void Sword. He naturally could not miss it. After the three of them finished choosing the treasures they needed, Shen Yuanlong continued, ¡°As for the second thing, it¡¯s about the Violet Palace Realm celebration.¡± ¡°Violet Palace Realm celebration?¡± Hearing Shen Yuanlong mention this, Jiang Chengxuan and the other two could not help but be surprised. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Shen Yuanlong nodded. He continued, ¡°Previously, you and I didn¡¯t have time. Now that we¡¯ve settled the matters at hand, it¡¯s about time to organize a Violet Palace Realm celebration for you.¡± In a Violet Palace Realm Immortal Family, a celebration would usually be held to congratulate a newly-advanced Violet Palace Realm cultivator. Such an occasion was not only meant to congratulate the newly-advanced cultivator of his extraordinary achievement, but also a form of warning to others. At this moment, Shen Yuanlong continued, ¡°I¡¯m thinking about holding a celebration for the three of you together. That way, it¡¯ll be grander than if we hold it for you separately. I wonder what you think about this idea? If you have any different ideas, feel free to say them. Everything can be discussed.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan shook his head and smiled. ¡°Fifth Granduncle, I have no objections to this arrangement.¡± Shen Ruyan also shook her head. ¡°I have no objections either.¡± Shen Daoming laughed and said, ¡°Since Chengxuan and Ruyan have no objections, let¡¯s do as Fifth Granduncle says.¡± ¡°Alright then.¡± Shen Yuanlong nodded. Then, he took out three lists and handed them to Jiang Chengxuan and the other two. ¡°These are the people invited to the celebration. Take a look and see if there is anyone you want to add.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and the other two took the list and looked at it. Shen Daoming shook his head and said, ¡°Fifth Granduncle, the people 1 want to invite are already included in the list.¡± As he spoke, he and Shen Yuanlong turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Jiang Chengxuan thought for a moment before saying, ¡°The Sect Master of the Moon Watcher Sect, Huang Wenyu. Fifth Granduncle, can you get someone to send him an invitation?¡± ¡°Huang Wenyu?¡± Hearing this name, Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming were obviously surprised. Shen Yuanlong nodded and said, ¡°Leave this matter to me. Other than Sect Master Huang, do you have anyone else you want to invite?¡± The couple shook their heads in unison. ¡°Good.¡± Shen Yuanlong nodded and said, ¡°In that case, this matter is decided. ¡°As for the date, it will be three months later. What do you think?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. Seeing this, Shen Ruyan and Shen Daoming also nodded. ¡°We have no objections.¡± Chapter 141 - Chapter 141: Understanding the Key Chapter 141: Understanding the Key Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After leaving Shen Yuanlong¡¯s place, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan returned to Flying Jade Peak. After returning, Jiang Chengxuan said to Shen Ruyan, ¡°Ruyan, while there are still three months left, I want to see if I can raise my weapon refinement mastery to close to Level 3 or even reach Level 3.¡± In fact. Currently, he was only a step away from becoming a Level 3 weapon refiner. Once he crossed the threshold, he could truly begin to refine his intrinsic Dharma treasure. ¡°Is that so?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Shen Ruyan pondered for a moment and said, ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll go to your cultivation room with you. At the critical moment, I might be able to give you some pointers.¡± Jiang Chengxuan immediately smiled and nodded. ¡°Thank you.¡± Soon, the couple entered the cultivation room together. Jiang Chengxuan began to refine weapons in front of Shen Ruyan. Half a month later. Shen Ruyan looked at the high-grade Level 2 flying sword refined by Jiang Chengxuan and couldn¡¯t help but nod in admiration. ¡°Not bad. Husband, this sword is well-crafted. Not only does it have the explosive power of a fire-element flying sword, but it also has the heaviness of an earth-element flying sword. Its grade is infinitely close to Level 3 and can already be considered a supreme-grade Dharma artifact among Level 2 Dharma artifacts. I think the time is just right for you to give Level 3 weapon refinement an attempt.¡± Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t try to be humble. Instead, he thought about it carefully and nodded. ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll have to trouble you. If there¡¯s anything I¡¯m not doing right, I¡¯ll need you to point it out in time.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded with a smile. ¡°At most, we¡¯ll just waste some Level 3 materials. Although Level 3 materials are precious, we can afford them. There¡¯s no need to put too much pressure on yourself.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t say anything else. He nodded and took out several Level 3 weapon refinement materials. Next, he was going to refine a Level 3 Dharma treasure embryo. This was not his intrinsic Dharma treasure. It was just for practice. After all, he only had one set of materials to refine his intrinsic Dharma treasure. Once he failed, he would have to search and collect again. It would definitely delay a lot of time. However, even though the materials he used to practice making the Level 3 Dharma treasure were also Level 3, they were relatively common. Even if he unfortunately failed at refining, the loss was still acceptable. A week later. Jiang Chengxuan looked at the refinement materials that had turned into a pile of scrap metal and smiled bitterly. Just now, because his reaction was a bit slower, he failed to lower the temperature of the fire immediately, causing the Dharma treasure embryo that was about to take shape to completely collapse. Seeing this, Shen Ruyan immediately comforted him. ¡°Husband, you¡¯ve already done a good job. Although there was a mistake, as long as you pay attention to it next time, I believe the Dharma treasure embryo you want to refine should be able to take shape.¡± ¡°Thank you for your comforting words, wife.¡± Jiang Chengxuan was not dispirited. He immediately readjusted his state and embarked on the second attempt. This time, it was clearly better than the last time. In less than a week, Jiang Chengxuan had formed the Dharma treasure embryo he wanted to refine. After that, he spent more than half a month engraving array runes on the Dharma treasure embryo. Two months later, when Jiang Chengxuan finished engraving the array runes and was about to start the next step, an irregular rhythm suddenly flickered on the Dharma treasure embryo in his hand. At the side, Shen Ruyan immediately reminded, ¡°Be careful, husband!¡± BOOM! As soon as she finished speaking, the Dharma treasure embryo in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand suddenly exploded. A terrifying force instantly swept towards Jiang Chengxuan. In the end, Jiang Chengxuan grabbed it and squeezed it gently. The explosive force immediately disappeared. Shen Ruyan asked with concern, ¡°Husband, are you alright?¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. In fact. It was impossible for an explosion of this level to injure the current Jiang Chengxuan. At this moment, he looked at the Dharma treasure embryo that had turned into a pile of charcoal in front of him, and a look of confidence appeared on his face. When Shen Ruyan saw this, her heart skipped a beat. She smiled and said, ¡°Husband, it seems like you already understand the key.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± A smile appeared on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face as he nodded. ¡°If nothing goes wrong, I should be able to succeed the next time I refine this Dharma treasure embryo.¡± ¡°Congratulations in advance.¡± Shen Ruyan smiled and cupped her fists at Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan immediately smiled and cupped his fists in return. ¡°Speaking of which, it¡¯s all thanks to your guidance, wife. If you hadn¡¯t given me pointers in the most important stages, it would probably take me a long time to understand the key.¡± Indeed. In the past three months, Shen Ruyan had indeed given him a lot of pointers on refining weapons. Without her pointers, Jiang Chengxuan would not have been able to understand so quickly. ¡°Alright, it¡¯s about time. I think the Violet Palace Realm celebration should be starting soon. Let¡¯s go out.¡± Jiang Chengxuan said to Shen Ruyan. Shen Ruyan nodded. Therefore, the couple did not stay in their cave abode for long. Soon, they left Flying Jade Peak and headed for the Reception Peak where the Violet Palace Realm celebration was held. When they arrived at the Reception Peak, they realized that there were already many people gathered there. Among them were many cultivators from the Violet Palace Realm families and sects. They even saw a few familiar faces. Including Song Hui, who came from the Eternal Sky Sect and was also a Violet Palace Realm cultivator like them. At this moment, he was talking to their brother, Shen Daoming. Perhaps sensing the couple¡¯s arrival, the two of them subconsciously turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan at the same time. ¡°Chengxuan, Ruyan, you¡¯re here.¡± A smile appeared on Shen Daoming¡¯s face. Then, he came to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan with Song Hui. ¡°I¡¯ve long heard that Fellow Daoist Jiang and Fairy Ruyan are a perfect match. Now that I¡¯ve seen the two of you, I¡¯m really envious.¡± At this moment. Song Hui took the initiative to greet Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan with a smile. ¡°Here, I¡¯ll first congratulate the two of you on reaching the Violet Palace Realm. Your future is promising.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately smiled and returned the greeting. The two of them exchanged pleasantries. At this moment, two figures suddenly flashed over from afar. One of them was the ancestor of the Shen Immortal Family, Shen Yuanlong. As for the other person, she was an extremely beautiful woman in a gorgeous dress. As soon as Shen Yuanlong and this beautiful woman arrived, Song Hui and the other cultivators could not help but reveal a look of surprise.. Chapter 142 - Chapter 142: Sect Master of the Sunset Sect, Immortal Chapter 142: Sect Master of the Sunset Sect, Immortal Peking¡¯s Congratulatory Words Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Even she is invited here. This thought flashed through the minds of many people. At this moment, Shen Yuanlong and the beautiful woman had already arrived at Jiang Chengxuan and the others. Song Hui, who was present, immediately took the initiative to greet the beautiful woman with a smile. ¡°Sect Master Luo, long time no see. I didn¡¯t expect to be lucky enough to see Sect Master Luo here today. I¡¯m honored.¡± When the beautiful woman he called Sect Master Luo heard this, she smiled and shook her head. ¡°Elder Song, you¡¯re exaggerating it.¡± As she spoke, she turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Shen Yuanlong immediately smiled and introduced, ¡°Chengxuan, Ruyan, and Daoming, let me introduce this person to you. This is the current sect master of the Sunset Sect, Luo Yinyue.¡± Hearing Shen Yuanlong¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were slightly surprised. They really did not expect that the woman in front of them was actually the current sect master of the Sunset Sect. It was said that this woman entered Qi Refinement Realm at the age of five and reached the Foundation Establishment Realm at the age of 20. Before she was 60, she had already successfully reached the Violet Palace Realm. After that, she spent 60 years pushing her cultivation to the late-stage Violet Palace Realm. She was publicly acknowledged as a cultivation genius in the cultivation world of the Yun Nation. Such a person appearing at the Violet Palace Realm celebration of the Shen Immortal Family would naturally attract the attention of many people. They did not know how Shen Yuanlong had invited such a big shot. At this moment. Luo Yinyue looked at Jiang Chengxuan and the other two and took out three wisps of purple qi that were suffused with dazzling light. Then, she smiled and said, ¡°I¡¯ll give these three wisps of Sunset Purple Qi to the three of you. Take this as my congratulatory gift.¡± As soon as she finished speaking, the three wisps of Sunset Purple Qi landed in the hands of Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Shen Daoming. Many people present could not help but look envious when they saw this. Even Song Hui could not help but sigh. ¡°Three wisps of Sunset Purple Qi. Sect Master Luo is really generous.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and the other two were also slightly surprised. They had naturally heard of the Sunset Purple Qi uniquely belonging to the Sunset Sect. It was said that this item was an excellent artifact refinement treasure. With just a wisp, there was a certain chance that the grade of your Dharma treasure would increase by a level. Even if your luck was not good and it could not increase the grade of your Dharma treasure, it could still greatly increase the foundation and potential of your Dharma treasure. It was no wonder that everyone present had such a reaction when they saw such a treasure. The three of them immediately thanked Luo Yinyue. After that, more guests had arrived, but there was no longer an esteemed figure like Luo Yinyue. Several hours later. A streak of sword light flew over from afar. Seeing that sword light, Shen Yuanlong, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and the others could not help but look serious. Even Luo Yinyue raised her eyebrows and said with a faint smile, ¡°Interesting.¡± Soon, Shen Yuanlong, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Shen Daoming all went forward to receive the sword light. This also made many guests very curious. Who could be taken so seriously by the four Violet Palace Realm cultivators of the Shen family? Soon. The sword light in the sky slowly transformed into a figure in white. It was the Violet Palace Realm elder of the Ganyang Sect, the personal disciple of Zheng Pelong, Yun Dongshan! At this moment, he was holding an edict in his hand. He looked at Shen Yuanlong and Jiang Chengxuan and said, ¡°Everyone, I¡¯m here on behalf of my Shifu. This is a congratulatory message written by him personally through Dharmic powers. Please accept it.¡± With that, Yun Dongshan unfolded the edict. Immediately, the pressure of the Golden Core Realm spread out. All the guests present were shocked. None of them expected that Zheng Pelong would personally write a congratulatory message to newly-advanced Violet Palace Realm cultivators of the Shen family. What kind of honor was this? It seemed that after today, they had to reevaluate the Shen Immortal Family¡¯s place in the cultivation world of the Yun Nation. At this moment. There was a line of words written on the edict. ¡°Congratulations to Shen Daoming, Jiang Chengxuan, and Shen Ruyan, on advancing to the Violet Palace Realm.¡± Although the content was simple, the meaning it represented was extraordinary. Most importantly, this edict contained Zheng Pelong¡¯s Dharmic powers. It represented Zheng Pelong. At the same time, it was also an item that could withstand a blow from a Golden Core Realm Immortal. Shen Yuanlong reached out to take the edict and said to Yun Dongshan with an extremely solemn expression, ¡°Thank you for your congratulatory words, Immortal Pelong. We appreciate it deeply.¡± Yun Dongshan nodded. Then, he took out a congratulatory gift from his body and smiled at Shen Yuanlong and the others. ¡°These are a few spiritual fragrant pears 1 exchanged from my sect. Take it as a gift from me.¡± Spiritual fragrant pear? Seeing what Yun Dongshan took out, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Shen Daoming could not help but be tempted. They knew that there were several Heaven and Earth Spiritual Roots in the Ganyang Sect. The most famous one was the Level 4 Spiritual Root, the Ganyang Peach Tree. The peach fruits it produced were the main ingredient for refining the Level 4 spiritual pill, Ganyang Pill. Apart from that, there were also a few Level 3 spiritual roots. The Spiritual Fragrance Pear Tree was one of them. The spiritual fragrance pears it produced could give one 30 years worth of Dharmic powers without any side effects or hidden dangers. It was one of the treasures that many Violet Palace Realm cultivators dreamed of. However, many of these spiritual items had something in common, which was that they would only be effective the first time a person consumed them. The Spiritual Fragrance Pear was the same. However, no matter what, using Level 3 spiritual fruits as a gift was generous enough. Its value was second only to the Sunset Purple Qi given by Luo Yinyue. At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Shen Daoming had already thanked Yun Dongshan. When they led Yun Dongshan to a seat, three figures suddenly appeared outside the Splendid Jade Mountain. Seeing the three approaching figures, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other in surprise. Then, they quickly flew up to receive the two figures. At the same time. Among the three of them, a cheerful girl¡¯s voice sounded. ¡°Brother Jiang, Sister Shen, 1 finally see you again. This time, my father is in seclusion and can leave. Therefore, on behalf of my father and the Moon Watcher Sect, I¡¯m here to attend your celebration. Congratulations to you on reaching the Violet Palace Realm. Your future is promising.¡± As she spoke, the girl stretched out her hand and something appeared in her palm. Then, she handed it to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan with a smile. ¡°Brother Jiang, Sister Shen, my father specially asked me to give this to you before 1 came..¡± Chapter 143 - Chapter 143: Alliance Chapter 143: Alliance Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations It was Huang Ling¡¯er with two others. One of the two was Wu Bairen, whom Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had met previously. The other was one of the elders of the Moon Watcher Sect, Daoist Tian Chen. He was Huang Wenyu¡¯s best friend in the sect. At this moment, when Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan saw what Huang Ling¡¯er took out, they could not help but be slightly shocked. They were two Essence Soul Fruits. It could help cultivators strengthen their souls. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were delighted. The couple thanked Huang Ling¡¯er and asked her to thank her father on their behalf. It was only at this moment that Daoist Tian Chen, who was beside Huang Ling¡¯er, stepped forward with a smile and said to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, ¡°Fellow Daoists, I¡¯m Daoist Tian Chen from the Moon Watcher Sect. I¡¯m a good friend of Sect Master Huang. I hope you don¡¯t mind my uninvited visit.¡± ¡°What are you talking about, Fellow Daoist Tian Chen?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately smiled and shook their heads. ¡°It¡¯s our honor to have you here.¡± In fact, they knew that the reason why Daoist Tian Chen came this time was to protect Huang Ling¡¯er. After all, as a father, Huang Wenyu would definitely not let his daughter be in danger again just like what happened in the Fallen Leaves Mountain Range that day. ¡°By the way, this is our congratulatory gift for you. I hope you can take it.¡± As he spoke, Daoist Tian Chen took out another gift from his body. This was the gift they gave on behalf of the Moon Watcher Sect and Huang Wenyu. The previous one was just a gift from a friend. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan clearly knew this. The two of them accepted the congratulatory gift on behalf of the Shen Immortal Family from Daoist Tian Chen. Then, they led the three of them to the guest seat and sat down. This scene also attracted the attention of many guests present. Those who recognized Huang Ling¡¯er and Daoist Tian Chen were clearly shocked. They never thought that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were actually acquainted with the Moon Watcher Sect. What kind of sect was the Moon Watcher Sect? It was a sect that had the potential to become a Golden Core Realm Sect. From the conversation between the couple and Huang Wenyu¡¯s daughter just now, it was obvious that they were very familiar with each other. Thinking of this, many people¡¯s evaluation of the Shen Immortal Family increased. Just like that, the celebration lasted for a few days. When the celebration ended, the guests left one after another. Including Yun Dongshan, Huang Ling¡¯er, and the others. Initially, Huang Ling¡¯er wanted to stay and play for a few more days. Unluckily, Daoist Tian Chen received a message from the sect, asking him to return to deal with some matters. Therefore, for safety¡¯s sake, Huang Ling¡¯er could only return to the Moon Watcher Sect with Daoist Tian Chen. On the other hand, the Sect Master of the Sunset Sect, Luo Yinyue, did not leave immediately like the other guests. Instead, she stayed in the Shen Immortal Family. This puzzled Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Shen Daoming. But soon, Shen Yuanlong called them over. When the three of them arrived at Huawu Peak where Shen Yuanlong was, they were surprised to find that Luo Yinyue was also there. At this moment, Shen Yuanlong smiled and said, ¡°Chengxuan, Ruyan, Daoming, you¡¯re here.¡± Luo Yinyue also turned around and nodded at them with a smile. Shen Yuanlong continued, ¡°I called you here this time to tell you something.¡± ¡®Yes?¡­¡¯ Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Shen Daoming all looked at Shen Yuanlong. Shen Yuanlong said, ¡°I plan to let our Shen Immortal Family join forces with the Sunset Sect.¡± ¡°Join forces?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Shen Yuanlong nodded. ¡°To put it simply, it¡¯s an alliance. After all, you all know the current situation between the Shen family and the Hong family. It just so happens that the Sunset Sect is not on good terms with the Hong family either.¡± At this point, Luo Yinyue continued after Shen Yuanlong. She nodded at Jiang Chengxuan and the other two before saying, ¡°Fellow Daoist Yuanlong is right. During the demon beast riot that day, if Immortal Tianqi hadn¡¯t turned a blind eye to it, my junior sister, Tian Qin, wouldn¡¯t have died. Although I know that as a Golden Core Ancestor, Immortal Tianqi will not think about the overall situation the way we do, if they did not have that plan and hid it from us, it would not have led to such a tragedy.¡± At this point, Luoyue paused for a moment before continuing, ¡°It was also from then on that there were many conflicts between my Sunset Sect and the Hong family. Now, it¡¯s already reached the point of irreconcilable.¡± I see. Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and the other two finally understood. Luo Yinyue added, ¡°Therefore, I hope that in the future, we can advance and retreat together when facing the Hong family. To show my sincerity, I¡¯m willing to share the news of a Level 3 wood vein as a token for our alliance. What do you think?¡± Level 3 wood vein? Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Shen Daoming couldn¡¯t conceal the surprise on their faces when they heard that. They all knew that the value of a Level 3 wood-element spiritual vein was far above an ordinary Level 3 spiritual vein. The difference between the two was so great that it was incomparable. This was because all spiritual veins with attributes could produce a Level 3 spiritual item of the corresponding attribute every once in a while. Just like the Level 3 wood vein that Luo Yinyue mentioned. Every once in a while, a wood-element spiritual item would be produced. Among them, the most precious was the Azure Dragon Wood Crystal. Of course. Jiang Chengxuan and the others would not be blinded by what Luo Yinyue said. At this moment, Shen Daoming said, ¡°Sect Master Luo, since you intend to share the news with us, why don¡¯t you be straightforward? Tell us what exactly is on your mind.¡± Seeing that they did not lose their composure because of what she had just said, Luo Yinyue could not help but nod approvingly. If the three people in front of her were too eager to know the whereabouts of the wood vein, she would really have to reconsider forming an alliance with the Shen family. At that moment, Luo Yinyue smiled and slowly spat out a word. ¡°Cooperation!¡± Chapter 144 - Chapter 144: Level 3 Weapon Refiner Chapter 144: Level 3 Weapon Refiner Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Cooperation?¡± Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Shen Daoming were clearly puzzled. Luo Yinyue nodded. ¡°That¡¯s right. Cooperation. To be honest, the Level 3 wood vein I¡¯m talking about is actually in the Heavenly Peak Valley.¡± Hearing this place, Jiang Chengxuan and the others narrowed their eyes. They all knew that the Heavenly Peak Valley was the nest of the Level 3 demon beast, the Cyan Lightning Wind Bird. Not only was it the nest of the Cyan Lightning Wind Bird race, but it was also neighboring the Blued-Eyed Demon Ape race. Although the Cyan Lightning Wind Bird and the Blue-eyed Demon Ape weren¡¯t on particularly good terms, If either side was really attacked by outsiders, be it the Cyan Lightning Wind Bird or the Blue-eyed Demon Ape, they would not sit back and do nothing. They would definitely help each other fight off the outsiders. At this moment, be it Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, or Shen Daoming, they all seemed to understand what Luo Yinyue wanted. Jiang Chengxuan suddenly said, ¡°Sect Master Luo, do you want us to deal with the Cyan Lightning Wind Bird race and the Blue-eyed Demon Ape race together with your Sunset Sect?¡± Luo Yinyue smiled and nodded. ¡°That¡¯s right. After we deal with the two demon beast races and occupy that Level 3 wood vein, we¡¯ll distribute the gains of that Level 3 wood vein according to how much each side contributes.¡± It had to be said that Luo Yinyue was indeed sincere in seeking an alliance. Everyone knew the value of a Level 3 wood vein. There was no way they would give up on it so easily. The only problem was the Cyan Lightning Wind Bird race and the Blue-eyed Demon Ape race. Of course, without the threat of these two Level 3 demon beast races, Luo Yinyue would not have shared the news with them. ¡°When do you plan to take action, Sect Master Luo?¡± At this moment, Shen Daoming asked. Hearing his words, Luo Yinyue smiled and said, ¡°There¡¯s no hurry. According to our recent observations, the leader of the Cyan Lightning Wind Bird race might be laying eggs soon. At that time, it will also be at its weakest. We can take this opportunity to launch a joint attack. That way, we¡¯ll have a higher chance of winning. As for the exact time¡­¡± At this point, Luo Yinyue paused before continuing, ¡°I can¡¯t be sure for the time being, but I don¡¯t think it will be long. It should be in the next ten to twenty years. I¡¯ll contact you when the time comes.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and the others nodded silently. Then, the two sides talked about something else. When it was about time, Luo Yinyue did not stay any longer. After bidding farewell to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Yuanlong, she left the Splendid Jade Mountain. After a while. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan also returned to their Flying Jade Peak. After returning, the couple decided to go into seclusion. They had just broken through to the Violet Palace Realm not long ago, so there was still a lot of room for improvement in their strength. Especially Jiang Chengxuan. If he could refine his Intrinsic Dharma treasure before the mission to the Heavenly Peak Valley arrived, it would greatly increase the success rate of the mission. It was the same for Shen Ruyan. She had some memories from her previous life. She could use this time to master another divine power. At that time, even if the couple was only at the first level of the Violet Palace Realm, their true combat strength could probably pose a threat to cultivators at the fourth level. When he arrived at his cultivation room, Jiang Chengxuan quickly took out some Level 3 materials. He was prepared to refine the Level 3 Dharma treasure embryo again. This time, it went smoothly. A year later. He had successfully refined a Level 3 Dharma treasure embryo. This also meant that his weapon refinement mastery had officially entered Level 3. [Ding.] At the same time, the long-lost system notification sounded in his mind. [Congratulations, host. You have reached Level 3 weapon refinement. You have received a chance to observe a weapon refinement master.] [Chance to observe a weapon refinement master: After using it, the host can personally observe the refining process of a weapon refinement master. It can greatly increase the host¡¯s comprehension of weapon refinement and also greatly increase the host¡¯s experience in weapon refinement.] It had to be said that this system reward was really very timely for the current Jiang Chengxuan. In theory, he had already crossed the threshold of a Level 3 weapon refiner. However, with his current refinement level, if he really tried to refine his intrinsic Dharma treasure, it was definitely very likely that he would fail. At this moment, he needed the corresponding experience and comprehension. Without a doubt, the opportunity given by the system to him was exactly what he wanted. Without much hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan immediately chose to use the chance to observe. In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan felt his consciousness being pulled into another reality. When he came to his senses again, he realized that he was already next to an incomparably burly man with bulging muscles. Clang! Clang! Clang! Then, a series of metal collisions sounded in his ears. The Weapon Refinement Master was using pure Dharmic powers to hit a metal material in front of him. The piece of metal was quickly deformed and compressed by his Dharmic powers. Sparks flew everywhere. The entire metal material suddenly turned into a pool of liquid. Then, he began to refine and polish the various materials in front of him in various ways. That technique and movements were as smooth as water. It was a pleasure to watch this person refine weapons. It was like a form of art. Unknowingly, Jiang Chengxuan was lost in it. After an unknown period of time. When Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s consciousness returned and he opened his eyes, he realized that his understanding of weapon refinement had already been taken to another level.. Chapter 145 - Chapter 145: Intrinsic Dharma treasure, Golden Void Sword, completed! Chapter 145: Intrinsic Dharma treasure, Golden Void Sword, completed! Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Before this, Jiang Chengxuan was less than 10% confident in refining his intrinsic Dharma treasure. Now, he was more than 80% confident. As expected of the System Daddy, you¡¯ve never let me down, Jiang Chengxuan thought to himself. Without further ado, he took out the Dharma treasure embryo. According to what he had comprehended from the weapon refinement master, he began to transform this Dharma treasure Flying Sword Embryo into a real Level 3 Dharma treasure Flying Sword. Half a year later. With a sword cry, a gorgeous sword light lit up in the cultivation room where Jiang Chengxuan was. A flying sword that looked like flames appeared in his palm. This sword was made of the Vermillion Crystal as the main material, with the Mystic Fire Brilliant Stone and the Purple Flame Wood as supplementary materials. Coupled with many Level 3 array runes, it was already a true Level 3 fire-element flying sword. ¡°Mm, I¡¯ll call you Vermillion Fire Sword then.¡± Jiang Chengxuan flicked the blade gently. Rings of fiery red ripples immediately appeared on the Vermillion Fire Sword. It seemed to be cheering and responding to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words. As the Vermillion Fire Sword was successfully refined, Jiang Chengxuan knew that the time for him to refine his intrinsic Dharma treasure flying sword was truly ripe. At that moment, he calmed his mind and adjusted himself to the optimal state. Then, he took out the Grand White Metal Stone, the Empty Sky Stone, the White Emperor Golden Crystal, and the wisp of Sunset Purple Qi. With these top-notch weapon refinement materials, Jiang Chengxuan was confident that he could bring his intrinsic Dharma treasure flying sword to its utmost potential. A year later. The Grand White Metal Stone, the Empty Sky Stone, and the White Emperor Golden Crystal were all refined by Jiang Chengxuan. At this moment, the outline of a flying sword had already taken shape. Just this flying sword embryo gave off a dazzling and unfathomable feeling. If ordinary weapon refinement Foundation Establishment Cultivators were here, With just one look, it was likely that the sharpness and killing intent of the sword would destroy his body. If Jiang Chengxuan continued to refine according to this method, this sword would definitely become a rare peerless sword among Level 3 Intrinsic Flying Swords. This actually deviated from what he originally wanted this sword to be. What Jiang Chengxuan wanted was not an intrinsic flying sword that stood out at all times. Therefore, in the next moment, he decisively injected the wisp of Sunset Purple Qi into the flying sword embryo in front of him. Buzz! In an instant, a dazzling purple aura rose. Jiang Chengxuan immediately began to reforge this flying sword embryo according to his understanding. Two years later. A dark golden sword light suddenly broke through the cultivation room where Jiang Chengxuan was and shot into the clouds above. As the wind and clouds stirred, invisible sword qi erupted, sweeping away the clouds within a radius of a few kilometers, revealing a blue sky. Shen Ruyan, who was in seclusion, seemed to have sensed something. She opened her eyes with a start and looked in the direction of the explosion of sword qi. Then, a smile appeared on her lips. ¡°It seems that my husband has successfully refined it.¡± At the same time. In Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cultivation room. A four-foot-long flying sword that was sometimes visible and sometimes illusory and was dark golden in color floated in front of Jiang Chengxuan. This sword was the Level 3 intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Golden Void Sword, that Jiang Chengxuan had spent nearly four years to successfully refine! This sword was extremely sharp and could easily pierce through armor. Once it was released, there was a high chance that ordinary Dharma treasures would be destroyed by it. In addition, this sword was extremely stealthy and could blur itself, making it impossible for the opponent to capture its trace. When its grade increased again and reached a certain level, it could even travel through the void. It was a Level 3 intrinsic Dharma treasure with unlimited growth potential. [Ding.] Just as Jiang Chengxuan was putting the Golden Void Sword in front of him into his dantian, a system notification suddenly sounded in his mind. [Congratulations, host. You have successfully refined a Level 3 intrinsic Dharma treasure. You have obtained the Dharma treasure embryo, the Dual Polarity Divine Mountain.] [Dual Polarity Divine Mountain: It can emit the Dual Polarity Divine Light. It is the nemesis of all metal-element Dharma treasures. At the same time, it can transform into a mountain that is thousands of feet tall to suppress the enemy.] [Note: This treasure also has unlimited growth potential. When it is truly transformed into a Dharma treasure, its grade can reach Level 4.] [Note 2: This treasure will not affect the metal-element Dharma treasure that the host has.] Although it was still an embryo and that Jiang Chengxuan needed to think of a way to refine it into a true Dharma treasure, its ability was already very impressive. Especially the restraining effect on all metal-element Dharma treasures. Many cultivators had Dharma treasures refined from metal-element materials. In particular, weapons such as sabers, spears, swords, halberds, and axes were made from mostly metal-element materials. This meant that his Dual Polarity Divine Mountain had a restraining effect on all of them, although it would weaken or even be ineffective against metal-element Dharma treasures of a higher level. Without any hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan immediately took out the Dual Polarity Divine Mountain and began to refine it. At the same time, the Crimson Fire Crystal in the crimson gold mine was finally nurtured. This news immediately alarmed Shen Daoming, who had already come out of seclusion, and the ancestor, Shen Yuanlong. The two of them immediately went to the crimson gold mine and took out the Crimson Fire Crystal. Soon, this matter was known by the Foundation Establishment Realm elders of the Shen family. Immediately, Shen Baifei, Xiong Wandao, Shen Rushuang, Shen Daoyuan, and a disciple of the Shen family called Shen Yunhao, who had successfully reached the Foundation Establishment Realm two years ago, gathered at the main peak of the Splendid Jade Mountain. Their goal was very clear. They came for the Crimson Fire Crystal. Shen Baifei and Xiong Wandao, who had already reached the ninth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, were particularly eager to have the Crimson Fire Crystal. After all, this concerned their foundation to achieve the Dao. They could not take it lightly. On the other hand, Xu Qianhe, who had been in charge of guarding the crimson gold mine, did not return to the Splendid Jade Mountain. Instead, he continued to stay there. This did not mean that he did not have the qualifications to compete for the Crimson Fire Crystal. On the contrary, with the contributions he had made in the Shen family, he was the most qualified to be bestowed with the Crimson Fire Crystal. However, he was not very interested in it. In his own words, he was close to the end of his lifespan. Even if he used the Crimson Fire Crystal, he did not have much confidence in breaking through to the Violet Palace Realm. Instead of wasting such a precious item for nothing, it was better to leave this opportunity to people who had a higher chance of breaking through to the Violet Palace Realm.. Chapter 146 - Chapter 146: Coming Out of Seclusion, Xiong Wandao Chapter 146: Coming Out of Seclusion, Xiong Wandao Visits Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment. The main peak of the Splendid Jade Mountain. All the elders of the Shen family looked at the family head, Shen Daoming, and the ancestor, Shen Yuanlong. Shen Daoming and Shen Yuanlong were also in a dilemma. According to their contributions, Shen Baifei, Xiong Wandao, and Shen Rushuang were all qualified to compete for the Crimson Fire Crystal. However, the Shen family only had one Crimson Fire Crystal and Purple True Pill. They all knew very well that if this matter was not handled well, it was very likely to cause discontent within the family. Historically, the downfall of a family usually started with unfair distribution. Therefore, Shen Daoming and Shen Yuanlong didn¡¯t make a rash decision. Shen Yuanlong said, ¡°Why don¡¯t we discuss this matter after Supreme Elder Chengxuan and Supreme Elder Ruyan come out of seclusion? What do you think?¡± As soon as he said this, Xiong Wandao was the first to nod. ¡°1 have no objections.¡± Shen Baifei and Shen Rushuang hesitated for a moment before nodding. Only Shen Daoyuan and Shen Yunhao remained silent, which made Shen Daoming and Shen Yuanlong frown. However, they did not say anything else, so this matter was temporarily put aside. Just like that. In the blink of an eye, another three years passed. In these three years. Jiang Chengxuan, who was in seclusion, had already used the spiritual fragrance pear that Yun Dongshan had given him back then to break through to the second level of the Violet Palace Realm. This item could help cultivators increase 30 years worth of Dharmic powers. Moreover, because it was a natural spiritual item, there were no hidden dangers or side effects. Originally, he also wanted to consume the Essence Soul Fruit Huang Wenyu gave him. However, before he went into seclusion, Shen Ruyan told him not to consume the Essence Soul Fruit for the time being. This item was considered the most precious among all Level 3 spiritual items. Although consuming it directly could also strengthen the soul, However, it was never as effective as refining it into medicinal pills. Shen Ruyan planned to use their Essence Soul Fruits to refine two furnaces of Essence Soul Pills in the future. In this way, not only could they maximize the value of the Essence Soul Fruits, but the effect of the Essence Soul Pill refined with the Essence Soul Fruit as the main ingredient was far greater than the Essence Soul Fruit. Jiang Chengxuan calculated the time and felt that it was not far from the trip to Heavenly Peak Valley, so he did not continue to cultivate in seclusion. Soon, he pushed open the door of the cultivation room. Outside, Jiang Chengxuan saw Shen Ruyan, who had come out of seclusion before him. However, he also saw another person. That person was none other than Xiong Wandao, who had a good relationship with him. This surprised Jiang Chengxuan. He did not expect Xiong Wandao to visit his cave abode. ¡°Husband.¡± Seeing Jiang Chengxuan come out, Shen Ruyan immediately went forward with a smile. Xiong Wandao hurriedly called out. ¡°Greetings, Supreme Elder.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan shook his head and smiled. ¡°Brother Xiong, we¡¯re old friends. There¡¯s no need to be so polite in private. Just me Brother Jiang.¡± ¡°Then¡­ alright, Brother Jiang.¡± Xiong Wandao smiled bitterly and said in embarrassment, ¡°Actually, I came here this time with a presumptuous request.¡± ¡°Hmm? A presumptuous request?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was slightly stunned. Before he could ask, Shen Ruyan had already explained the situation on behalf of Xiong Wandao. It was about the competition for the Crimson Fire Crystal and the Purple True Pill. Obviously, Xiong Wandao had already told Shen Ruyan about this beforehand. When Jiang Chengxuan heard this, his expression did not change, but he secretly frowned. Logically speaking, as a rather close friend of his in the Shen Immortal Family, Jiang Chengxuan should do Xiong Wandao this favor. However, the problem was that if he helped Xiong Wandao today, would Jiang Chengxuan have to help Shen Baifei, Shen Rushuang, and the others tomorrow if they also came to him? Most importantly, Jiang Chengxuan did not have the final say in the Shen Immortal Family. Even if he really had the final say, unless it was his family like Shen Ruyan, he would not agree to help easily. It was just a rule. No matter where it was, be it in a family or a sect, a rule was a rule. Especially in the family, the rules were inviolable. If this kind of matter was not handled carefully, it would bury a huge hidden trouble for the entire family. This hidden trouble could potentially cause the family to eventually disintegrate. Therefore, about this matter, Jiang Chengxuan really couldn¡¯t promise Xiong Wandao anything. Similarly, he did not equivocate with Xiong Wandao. As a friend, Jiang Chengxuan was still very sincere. He patiently explained his difficulties to Xiong Wandao. After Xiong Wandao heard this, he was naturally disappointed, but on the surface, he still expressed his understanding. Soon, Xiong Wandao left. Watching the other party¡¯s back gradually disappear, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but sigh in his heart. He did not know if Xiong Wandao¡¯s understanding was real or fake. It would be good if he could really understand him, but if it was only an act, it would probably be very difficult for their friendship to continue. Not everyone could be as open-minded as Xu Qianhe when it came to their Dao path. And the reason why Xu Qianhe abstained from competing for the Crimson Fire Crystal was because he believed that his lifespan was not long. If he was a hundred years younger, he might do something completely different. On the path of cultivation, one had to experience many things, be it the obstacles that one had to overcome, the danger that lurked everywhere, and the ever-changing human hearts. Just as Jiang Chengxuan was thinking about this, he suddenly felt someone grab his hand. He turned around and saw Shen Ruyan smiling at him. ¡°Husband, you did the right thing.¡± After a pause, Shen Ruyan continued, ¡°Also, I want to tell you that no matter where or when, 1 will always be by your side.¡± ¡°Wife¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan felt a warmth in his heart. Their fingers intertwined. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly understood something. The Great Dao might be heartless, but people had hearts. As long as there was a partner who understood you, supported you, and was willing to be by your side no matter where or when. Then, even though time had changed and the world had changed, you would still be able to maintain your pure heart and never feel lonely.. Chapter 147 - Chapter 147: Jiang Chengxuans Suggestion Chapter 147: Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Suggestion Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At Huawu Peak. After Xiong Wandao left, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan spent some time catching up with each other before heading to Huawu Peak together. At this moment, Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming were both there. When they saw the couple, they looked happy. ¡°Chengxuan, Ruyan, you¡¯re out of seclusion.¡± Shen Yuanlong smiled and said, ¡°I was just telling Daoming that it was probably about time for us to go to the Heavenly Peak Valley and was wondering when you would come out of seclusion. What a coincidence.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan also replied with a smile. ¡°We also thought that it was probably the time, so we decided to come out.¡± Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming smiled and nodded. ¡°By the way¡­¡± At this moment, Shen Yuanlong seemed to have thought of something and could not help but say to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, ¡°There¡¯s something I want to discuss with you.¡± Before Shen Yuanlong could continue, Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Fifth Granduncle, do you want to discuss who we should give the Crimson Fire Crystal to?¡± ¡°Oh? You know about it?¡± Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming could not help but look surprised. Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°Elder Xiong already came to look for me.¡± He did not hide anything. Instead, he roughly told the two of them what Xiong Wandao said to him. Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming had obviously expected this to happen. In fact, Xiong Wandao was not the only one who did this. Including Shen Baifei, Shen Rushuang, and Shen Daoyuan, they all came to look for Shen Daoming. It was naturally because they wanted to ask Shen Daoming for a favor to give the Crimson Fire Crystal to them. This was human nature. There was nothing to be surprised about. The problem was that through this matter, Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming had already deeply realized the flaws in the current resource distribution system. In the past, Other than the peak period, the Shen Immortal family had no more than two Violet Palace Realm cultivators guarding it. Most of the time, there was only one Violet Palace Realm cultivator. Everyone would also take the initiative to give the most precious item to the only Violet Palace Realm Supreme Elder. A situation like this had never happened before. However, now that it had happened, it was time to consider this problem. ¡°Chengxuan, do you have any good ideas?¡± At this moment, Shen Yuanlong could not help but look at Jiang Chengxuan and ask sincerely. Jiang Chengxuan thought for a moment and said, ¡°I don¡¯t know if my ideas are good. Fifth Granduncle and Brother, you can listen and judge for yourself.¡± ¡°We are all ears.¡± Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming immediately sat up straight. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°First of all, contribution should continue to be the benchmark for the resource distribution. This is definitely not wrong. No matter what, in any given situation, no one will raise an objection when the resource is given to the person who contributes the most. The only problem is how to choose when two people contributed equally. And this is also the main problem that you and I are facing now.¡± Indeed. In terms of contribution, other than the four Violet Palace Realm Supreme Elders, Xu Qianhe had the greatest contribution. However, he took the initiative to withdraw from the competition this time. Then a problem arose. The remaining three, Shen Baifei, Xiong Wandao, and Shen Rushuang, had contributed almost equally to the family. In such a situation, no matter who you gave the Crimson Fire Crystal to, the other two would more or less be discontent. In the beginning, the problem might not be noticeable. With Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming around, it was enough to temporarily suppress the discontent. But what about in the future? What if Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming were no longer around? When that time came, the problem would erupt and there would only be two outcomes waiting for the Shen Immortal Family. It was either everyone felt resentment and hostility towards each other and the family would be in a state of disunity despite looking untied on the surface. Or they would just split up. As for how many branches it would eventually split into, no one knew. At this moment, Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming clearly thought of this problem. There was an unprecedented seriousness on their faces. It was obvious that the two of them did not want to see such a thing happening to the family. Shen Daoming said, ¡°Chengxuan, do you have a good solution for this?¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and said, ¡°Brother, don¡¯t be anxious. I¡¯m not done talking.¡± After a pause, he continued, ¡°It¡¯s neither difficult nor easy to resolve this problem. The difficult part is that people might not understand at first and have some complaints. However, this initial phase will pass and everyone will eventually get used to the new system.¡± At this moment, neither Shen Yuanlong nor Shen Daoming is in a hurry to speak. Instead, they waited patiently for Jiang Chengxuan to continue. Jiang Chengxuan said again, ¡°The suggestion I have for you is a system based on priority.¡± ¡°Priority?¡± Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming were stunned. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded and said, ¡°When everyone has the same contribution, the resources should be distributed to those who need it the most. There are also a few principles. Those who did not use the Foundation Establishment Pill to reach the Foundation Establishment Realm on their own will have priority over those who took the Foundation Establishment Pill. Those with higher cultivation levels will have priority over those with lower cultivation levels, and the younger ones will have priority over the older ones. If there are still cases where two have the equal right to ask for a certain resource, then let them spar fairly. However, 1 think the probability of this happening is minimal..¡± Chapter 148 - Chapter 148: Departure to the Valley Plains Chapter 148: Departure to the Valley Plains Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment. Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming could not help but fall into deep thought. They had to admit that what Jiang Chengxuan put forward was feasible. In the future, if the Shen Immortal Family followed this method, they could really avoid many unnecessary discontents. Shen Yuanlong said, ¡°Chengxuan, what you said is really helpful.¡± Jiang Chengxuan immediately smiled and shook his head. ¡°Fifth Granduncle, I just said what was on my mind. As for what to do, it¡¯s up to you to decide.¡± After a pause, Jiang Chengxuan continued, ¡°As for this matter, I personally suggest that it¡¯s best to hand the exchange rights for the Crimson Fire Crystal and the Purple True Pill to Elder Xu. After that, we can start implementing the new system.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming couldn¡¯t help but look at each other. Shen Daoming nodded in agreement and said, ¡°1 think what Chengxuan said makes sense. I¡¯ll personally make a trip to the crimson gold mine later. I think Elder Xu will agree in the end.¡± A few days later. Xu Qianhe was finally persuaded by Shen Daoming to return to the Shen Immortal Family with him. With the contributions he had accumulated, he successfully exchanged for the Crimson Fire Crystal and the Purple True Pill. Shen Baifei and the others who wanted to compete for the Crimson Fire Crystal and the Purple True Pill did not expect Xu Qianhe, who had previously said that he would give up the Crimson Fire Crystal and the Purple True Pill, to participate in the competition again and successfully exchange for those two things. However, before they could express their discontent, Shen Daoming had already announced the priority system and recorded it into the family rules with Shen Yuanlong. This new policy undoubtedly affected ail the people of the Shen Immortal Family. Some of the quick-witted ones even read something special from this message. It seemed that from today onwards, the number of people who tried to reach the Foundation Establishment Realm without external help would probably increase. This was both a risk and an opportunity. If they succeeded, they would have the priority to enjoy the family¡¯s resources. If they failed, there would naturally be no future for them. This was because failure to reach the Foundation Establishment Realm on one¡¯s own meant death. After thinking it through, people like Shen Baifei, Xiong Wandao, and the others quickly understood the purpose of this policy. Half a year later. A message reached the Splendid Jade Mountain. Not long after, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who were on Flying Jade Peak, received a message from Shen Yuanlong. The couple didn¡¯t delay and quickly headed to Huawu Peak. When they arrived at Huawu Peak, they saw their brother, Shen Daoming, putting down a communication jade talisman. At this moment, Shen Yuanlong smiled and said, ¡°Chengxuan and Ruyan are here. Daoming, show them the communication jade talisman in your hand.¡± Taking the communication jade talisman from Shen Daoming, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately checked it. After a while. The couple put down the communication jade talisman and looked at Shen Yuanlong. ¡°Fifth Granduncle, what do you plan to do?¡± They were right. This message came from the Sunset Sect, personally sent to them by Sect Master Luo Yinyue. At this moment, it was not far from the Cyan Lightning Wind Bird leader laying eggs. They were asked to lead the disciples of the Shen Immortal Family to the Valley Plains outside the Heavenly Peak Valley. At that time, the two sides would meet up and advance into the Heavenly Peak Valley together. At this moment, Shen Yuanlong said, ¡°Now that Elder Xu is in seclusion trying to break through to the Violet Palace Realm, one of the four of us has to stay. My suggestion is to let Daoming be in charge of guarding the Splendid Jade Mountain while the two of you follow me to the Valley Plains to meet up with Sect Master Luo and the others. What do you think?¡± Hearing Shen Yuanlong¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded. ¡°We have no objections. When do we set off? How many people do we need to bring over?¡± Shen Yuanlong thought for a moment and said, ¡°Other than the three of us, we¡¯ll also bring Shen Baifei, Xiong Wandao, Shen Daoyuan, and Shen Yunhao along. As for Qi Refinement disciples, it will be up to the four of them to decide how many they want to bring. As for the time, it¡¯s set to be in seven days.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded. Seven days passed quickly. On this day. A treasure ship that could carry hundreds of cultivators appeared on the top of Splendid Jade Mountain. This ship was a Level 3 treasure ship that the Shen family bought from the Ganyang Market with a large number of spirit stones. At this moment. On the deck of this treasure ship. After confirming that everyone was here, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Shen Yuanlong didn¡¯t waste time and immediately gave the word to set off. In an instant, the entire treasure ship turned into a stream of light and instantly disappeared from the Splendid Jade Mountain. From the Splendid Jade Mountain to the Valley Plains, with the speed of the Level 3 treasure ship, it would take about ten days. During this period, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were not idle. They were in their cabins, sorting out some of the things they had mastered. There was no need to mention Jiang Chengxuan. In the past ten years, Shen Ruyan¡¯s cultivation had broken through to the second level of the Violet Palace Realm like Jiang Chengxuan. Moreover, she could already vaguely touch the threshold of the third level of the Violet Palace Realm. In addition, over the past ten years, she also refined a Level 3 lightning element Dharma treasure for herself called Falling Thunder Heavenly Seal, which was the updated version of Falling Thunder Seal. At the same time, she refined the Level 3 Dharma treasure, the Vine Cloud Net, that she had obtained from Yao Jiangtian that day. It was a Dharma treasure that could be used to trap enemies. Lastly, other than the Purple Lightning Flame Saber, she had successfully mastered another new divine power. It was called the Swift Light Splitting Shadow Steps. It was a movement and speed divine power. Once used, not only could she instantly split into dozens or hundreds of phantoms, but she could also erupt with a speed comparable to the Blood Escape. It was a divine power that could be used to hunt people down and escape. At this moment. After crossing millions of kilometers, Jiang Chengxuan and the others finally arrived at the location where they had agreed to meet up with the Sunset Sect, the Valley Plains.. Chapter 149 - Chapter 149: Cyan Lightning Wind Bird Chapter 149: Cyan Lightning Wind Bird Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations This was a relatively desolate area. Not to mention spiritual herbs and plants, even the traces of demon beasts were extremely difficult to find. As soon as Jiang Chengxuan and the others arrived at the Valley Plains, they saw the cultivators of the Sunset Sect waiting there. The leader was the Sect Master of the Sunset Sect, Luo Yinyue. Beside her stood a beautiful woman in palace clothes. Behind the beautiful woman was a group of disciples of the Sunset Sect. Most of them were young female cultivators, and only a few were young male cultivators. Jiang Chengxuan even saw two familiar faces among these people. They were Qiu Yishui and Yan Junlan. The two women also saw Jiang Chengxuan. For some reason, they had mixed feelings. Back then, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were only Foundation Establishment Cultivators just like the two of them. Now, decades had passed in the blink of an eye. The couple had already become Violet Palace Realm cultivators. They were no longer on the same level as them. At this moment. Luo Yinyue smiled and took the initiative to step forward. She said to Shen Yuanlong and Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°Fellow Daoists, let me introduce you. This is our Sunset Sect¡¯s Supreme Elder, Mei Fengwu. Fengwu, this is Fellow Daoist Shen Yuanlong, as well as Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan.¡± Mei Fengwu smiled and nodded at Shen Yuanlong and the couple. ¡°Greetings.¡± Shen Yuanlong and Jiang Chengxuan quickly returned the greeting. The two sides exchanged a few pleasantries. Then, Shen Yuanlong said, ¡°Sect Master Luo, Elder Mei, do you have any specific arrangements next?¡± Luo Yinyue and Mei Fengwu exchanged glances. Luo Yinyue said, ¡°I¡¯ve already used a secret technique to investigate just now. I can basically confirm that the Cyan Lightning Wind Bird is indeed at the critical stage of laying eggs. Fellow Daoist Shen Yuanlong, I plan to attack the leader of the Cyan Lightning Wind Bird with you. It¡¯ll be best if we can kill it in the shortest time possible. Even if we can¡¯t, with our cultivation and strength, we should be able to deal with it after spending some time. Next, we have to guard against the reinforcements from the Blue-eyed Demon Ape race.¡± At this point, Luo Yinyue paused for a moment before continuing, ¡°I want Fellow Daoists Chengxuan and Ruyan to cooperate with Elder Mei to guard against the Blue-eyed Demon Ape race that might come to rescue. 1 believe that with the strength of the two of you and Elder Mei, even if the Blue-eyed Demon Ape race really comes, you can deal with them.¡± Hearing Luo Yinyue¡¯s arrangement, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Shen Yuanlong fell into deep thought. After a while. The three of them looked at each other and nodded. Shen Yuanlong said, ¡°In that case, let¡¯s do as you say, Sect Master Luo.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Luo Yinyue smiled and nodded. Then, she threw out several array flags from her body. With that, the people who were originally standing on the plains immediately concealed themselves. Luo Yinyue explained, ¡°This array flag is a Level 3 concealment flag. Using this array flag, we can safely reach the core area where the Cyan Lightning Wind Birds are without alarming them.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Yuanlong immediately understood. At the same time, they could not help but sigh. The Sunset Sect was indeed worthy of being one of the biggest Violet Palace Realm sects. The foundation and reserves of the Sunset Sect were really not something the current Shen Immortal Family could compare to. After a while. The Shen family and Sunset Sect had already entered the Heavenly Peak Valley. Heavenly Peak Valley. The protruding peaks on both sides were like blades, sandwiching the valley in the middle. The Cyan Lightning Wind Birds lived on the two mountain peaks that were like blades. Luo Yinyue glanced at the two mountain peaks and said to Shen Yuanlong, ¡°Fellow Daoist Yuanlong, the leader of the Cyan Lightning Wind Birds is on the mountain peak on the left. Let¡¯s bring some of our people over.¡± As she spoke, she turned to Mei Fengwu and Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°The three of you, stay put here. If the Blue-eyed Demon Ape race really comes, I hope you can stall for time until we come back.¡± Hearing this, Mei Fengwu, Jiang Chengxuan, and Shen Ruyan nodded. Seeing this, Luo Yinyue did not say anything else. She and Shen Yuanlong each brought a few people and headed straight for the mountain peak on the left. Several hours later. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Mei Fengwu felt an extremely powerful Dharmic power fluctuation on the mountain peak on the left almost at the same time. Accompanying this was an extremely furious bird cry. This immediately made the three of them freeze. BOOM! In an instant, a hundred-foot-long ball of cyan lightning suddenly exploded at the top of the mountain peak on the left. Then, a huge cyan lightning bird with a wingspan of hundreds of feet appeared in front of everyone. Its entire body was surrounded by lightning, and its terrifying demonic qi made all the demon beasts in a radius of a hundred miles prostrate on the ground. At this moment, its eyes were burning with monstrous anger. This bird was the leader of the Cyan Lightning Wind Birds, a Level 3 high-grade demon beast. Buzz! At this moment, an incomparably beautiful sunset glow appeared in the middle of the terrifying lighting ball. Like a beautiful painting, it slowly unfolded and actually covered the lightning ball released by the Cyan Lightning Wind Bird leader. ¡°It¡¯s the Sunset Glow Painting!¡± Mei Fengwu, who was beside Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, muttered. That was the ultimate treasure of the Sunset Sect, a high-grade Level 3 Dharma treasure. Immediately after, an invisible sword light that was filled with endless killing intent exploded on the Cyan Lightning Wind Bird leader. In an instant, blood splattered. The aura of the Cyan Lightning Wind Bird leader, which frightened all the demon beasts, plummeted. As a result, it lost the control of the lightning on its body. The lightning went berserk and rushed out in all directions, turning dozens of low-level Cyan Lightning Wind Birds into ashes in the blink of an eye. ¡°Ah! You all deserve to die!¡± Suddenly, the Cyan Lightning Wind Bird leader let out the most furious roar. Then, its body suddenly expanded from hundreds of feet to a thousand feet in the blink of an eye. It was at this moment that a bead wrapped in wisps of cyan airflow flew out of its mouth. It was its demon core! Luo Yinyue and Shen Yuanlong, who were attacking the Cyan Lightning Wind Bird leader with all their might, had a sudden change of expressions. ¡°Not good! It wants to self-destruct its demon core! Be careful!¡± Chapter 150 - Chapter 150: Change of Situation, Blue-eyed Demon Ape Race Chapter 150: Change of Situation, Blue-eyed Demon Ape Race Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations BOOM! As soon as it finished speaking, the cyan demon core suddenly exploded. In an instant, terrifying energy burst out in all directions. A cyan mushroom cloud rose in the air. Mei Fengwu, who was watching everything from afar, widened her eyes in shock. ¡°Not good! The Cyan Lightning Wind Bird actually self-destructed its demon core. How dare it?¡± At this moment, everyone had a look of shock on their faces. However, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan instinctively sensed that something was wrong. As the leader of the Cyan Lightning Wind Bird race, how could it self-destruct its demon core so easily? One had to know that demon cores were the most important thing for demon beasts. Losing the demon core was equivalent to losing half of their life, and their Dao path would be severed in the future. Moreover. Luo Yinyue and Shen Yuanlong¡¯s sneak attack seemed to have gone too smoothly. This was the enemy¡¯s nest. It was impossible for the Cyan Lightning Wind Bird to not be on guard since it was in the middle of laying eggs. Unless the leader of the Cyan Lightning Wind Birds was not the real one¡­ Just as these thoughts flashed through the couple¡¯s minds, a terrifying cry suddenly came from the other mountain peak in the distance. Immediately after, the sound of wind and lightning tore through the sky. A cyan tornado wrapped in endless lightning swept towards the mountain peak where Luo Yinyue and Shen Yuanlong were! That terrifying might made Mei Fengwu¡¯s expression change drastically. ¡°That¡¯s the true leader of the Cyan Lightning Wind Birds! Damn it! How come?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s pupils constricted. As expected, things were not as simple as they seemed. The group of Sunset Sect disciples and Shen family cultivators could not help but reveal nervous and uneasy expressions. In the face of the explosion of a Level 3 Cyan Lightning Wind Bird¡¯s demon core and the terrifying storm attack, the situation Luo Yinyue and Shen Yuanlong were in could be said to be life-threatening. ¡®What do 1 do?¡¯ Everyone thought nervously. Buzz! However, at this moment, the Sunset River Panting suddenly emitted endless light. Red, orange, yellow, green, indigo, blue, and purple, seven colors of light turned into a huge colorful barrier that enveloped Luo Yinyue and Shen Yuanlong. Rumble! Terrifying explosions continued to wreak havoc on the seven-colored barrier. However, it could not damage the seven-colored barrier at all. Mei Fengwu was first surprised, then overjoyed. ¡°The Sunset Glass Barrier. Sect Master actually comprehended the strongest defensive divine power of our sect, the Sunset Glass Barrier, from the Sunset River Painting!¡± As soon as she finished speaking, a surging river suddenly poured down from the Sunset Glass Barrier. It was endless like the ocean. Then, there was a loud rumble. The surging river collided with the lightning storm that swept over, immediately erupting with a power comparable to a missile explosion. Inside the Sunset Glass Barrier. Luo Yinyue looked at the cyan bird that was flying towards them from another mountain peak in the distance and snorted. ¡°How cunning. In order to lay eggs this time, it actually used a Level 3 Substitute Bead. Not only did it find a substitute, but it also let the substitute self-destruct its demon core. If I hadn¡¯t broken through before I came this time, I¡¯m afraid we wouldn¡¯t have been able to withstand that attack.¡± As soon as she finished speaking, colorful threads suddenly flew out of Luo Yinyue¡¯s hand. The threads were extremely fast and penerated the protective demonic power of the substitute before coiling around its body. ¡°Since you want to sacrifice your clansman, I¡¯ll fulfill your wish.¡± With that, Luo Yinyue suddenly clenched her fists. In an instant, the colorful threads were pulled taut. Large pieces of broken flesh suddenly fell from the sky. It was the corpse of the Cyan Lightning Wind Bird¡¯s substitute. ¡°Brother!¡± In the distance, the real Cyan Lightning Wind Bird immediately let out a heartbroken cry. After that, the wind and lightning elements around it suddenly became violent. The cyan and silver colors intertwined. A terrifying power of wind and lightning immediately spread in all directions with the bird as the center. A silver lightning bolt as thick as a water tank struck Luo Yinyue and Shen Yuanlong. ¡°I will kill you all!¡± BOOM! Dazzling lightning wreaked havoc. However, under the protection of the Sunset Glass Barrier, Luo Yinyue and Shen Yuanlong were not injured at all. ¡°Hmph! If you were at your peak, I might be a little afraid, but now¡­¡± As Luo Yinyue spoke, she and Shen Yuanlong launched the most violent attack on the leader of the Cyan Lightning Wind Birds. In no time, the two of them had already forced the leader of the Cyan Lightning Wind Bird to a corner. The Cyan Lightning Wind Bird looked into the distance with its cyan eyes and shouted angrily, ¡°Demon Apes, if you still don¡¯t help, they will definitely wipe you out after dealing with me!¡± These words immediately put a serious expression on Mei Fengwu¡¯s face, who was watching everything from afar. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan instinctively looked into the distance. There. Hundreds of Blue-eyed Demon Apes were speeding towards them. The leader was the Blue-eyed Demon Ape that had escaped during the demon beast riot. However, at this moment, the aura on its body had shockingly reached the peak of the mid-grade Level 3, comparable to a sixth level Violet Palace Realm cultivator of the human race. Most importantly, there were two Blue-eyed Demon Apes with Level 3 auras beside it. Their sudden appearnce made Mei Fengwu¡¯s expression turn extremely ugly. She did not expect that the leader of the Blue-eyed Demon Ape was accompanied by two Level 3 Blue-eyed Demon Apes. This situation was completely different from what they had previously known. What they knew was that the leader of the Blue-eyed Demon Ape was at most comparable to that of a fourth or fifth level Violet Palace Realm cultivator. And there was at most one Level 3 Blue-eyed Demon Ape companion beside it. If the situation was the same as what they had known, then with her cultivation at the fourth level of the Violet Palace Realm and the two newly-advanced Violet Palace Realm cultivators, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, it was not a problem for them to stall for time. But now¡­ Mei Fengwu looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan with an extremely serious expression and said in a low voice, ¡°The situation is a little different from what I expected. I¡¯ll hold back that leader and leave the remaining two to you. As long as you and I can stall them for a while, after the Sect Master and your ancestor kill the leader of the Cyan Lightning Wind Bird, they will come to our aid..¡± Chapter 151 - Chapter 151: Killing Two Demon Apes in a Row Chapter 151: Killing Two Demon Apes in a Row Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Although she said that, she was not very confident. There were only two levels between the fourth and sixth levels of the Violet Palace Realm, but the difference in strength was huge. The leader was not an ordinary Blue-eyed Demon Ape, but a Blue-eyed Demon Ape that had truly awakened the Blue Spiritual Eyes. Not only did it have the ability to see through the enemy¡¯s weak points, but it could also use the eyes to pull the enemy into the illusion it had woven. It was an extremely difficult opponent. At this moment, when the Blue-eyed Demon Ape leader saw Mei Fengwu, Jiang Chengxuan, and the other cultivators blocking its way, a sinister smile appeared on its face. It revealed sharp teeth. Then, it suddenly stomped on the ground. With a bang, the ground caved in, creating a huge pit. Immediately after, a black-golden rod suddenly appeared in its hand, drawing an ear-piercing swoosh in the air. Then, it smashed down on Mei Fengwu¡¯s head! Boom! A huge cauldron appeared in front of Mei Fengwu. It had three legs and two handles, and its surface was branded with countless arcane runes. As soon as it appeared, it collided fiercely with the black golden rod that the Blue-eyed Demon Ape leader swung over. In an instant, the cauldron trembled. The runes on its surface flickered rapidly, as if it was enduring an unimaginable force. Mei Fengwu¡¯s graceful figure that was behind it took a big step backward, and her face turned ashen. She was overwhelmed by a sense of nervousness. She felt that she had underestimated the strength of the Blue-eyed Demon Ape. However, at this point, she could not back down no matter what. A silver crescent moon instantly appeared in front of her, scattering bits of silver specks in the air. Then, it attacked the Blue-eyed Demon Ape leader. It was another Level 3 Dharma treasure, the Silver Moon Wheel. At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan also faced the other two Blue-eyed Demon Apes. They knew very well that if they wanted to succeed in this operation, they had to block the reinforcements of the Blue-eyed Demon Apes to the Cyan Lightning Wind Birds. Judging from the current situation, it would probably be difficult for Mei Fengwu to hold on for long in the face of the Blue-eyed Demon Ape leader. If not careful, Mei Fengwu might even die. To turn the situation around, the couple had to deal with their opponent in the shortest time possible before joining forces to deal with the Blue-eyed Demon Ape leader. BOOM! Just like the leader of the Blue-eyed Demon Apes. A black rod also appeared in the hand of the Blue-eyed Demon Ape in front of Jiang Chengxuan. It smashed down on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s head. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan waved his hand. With a buzz, he took out the Level 3 Dharma treasure, the Vermillion Fire Sword. Rings of fire began to wrap around the body of the Vermillion Fire Sword, eventually turning it into a fiery red light that collided with the black rod. Rumble! Blasts of fire surged out, instantly turning everything within a few hundred meters into dust. ¡°ROAR!¡± At this moment, the Blue-eyed Demon Ape suddenly let out an angry roar. Immediately after, its burly figure rushed out of the vast sea of fire, charging straight towards Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Die!¡± Boom! The black rod in its hand suddenly expanded to hundreds of feet in size. Jiang Chengxuan immediately felt as if the space around him was already enveloped by the black rod. No matter how he dodged, he seemed to be unable to escape the range of the black rod. Interesting. A cold glint flashed across Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. Then, the dragon elephant seemed to slowly wake up in his body. The Vermillion Fire Sword in his hand expanded to a hundred feet in size and faced the black rod! BANG! A loud thud suddenly erupted in the air. The Blue-eyed Demon Ape was in disbelief. ¡°You¡­ How is that possible?¡± BOOM! At this moment, the black rod in its hand was suddenly sent flying. Even its hand that was holding the rod turned into a bloody mist by the collision. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± The Blue-eyed Demon Ape immediately let out a scream. It was also at this moment that he suddenly saw a dark golden sword light in his vision. However, before it could react, it suddenly felt a sharp pain between its eyebrows. Then, its consciousness began to drift away, and in the blink of an eye, he fell into eternal darkness. In reality. What everyone saw was that the Blue-eyed Demon Ape collided with Jiang Chengxuan. Then, its black rod was sent flying, and one of its arms exploded into a bloody mist. Then, a bloody hole appeared between its eyebrows for no reason. All the life force in its body was completely extinguished at this moment. It died on the spot. What happened just now? Before people could figure it out, they suddenly heard a violent thunder. They turned around. Shen Ruyan, who was fighting the other Blue-eyed Demon Ape, was controlling a huge seal that was flickering with lightning and sending out lightning bolts that continuously landed on the Blue-eyed Demon Ape. The Blue-eyed Demon Ape resisted with all its might. However, it was helpless against so many lightning bolts. In just a short moment, it was charred black and its body was numb, on the verge of collage. Clang! At this moment, a sharp sword cry suddenly sounded in the air. Everyone present was shocked to see a sword light with brilliant five-colored lightning land on the Blue-eyed Demon Ape¡¯s body and split its burly body into two! ¡°Hiss!¡± This scene made many people gasp. The fact that Jiang Chengxuan could kill the Blue-eyed Demon Ape might be due to luck, but it was a completely different case with Shen Ruyan. It was not due to luck but absolute strength. Even Mei Fengwu, who was struggling to resist the Blue-eyed Demon Ape leader, noticed it. The outcome on the other side of the battlefield made her overjoyed. She hurriedly shouted at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan not far away, ¡°Fellow Daoist Chengxuan, Fellow Daoist Ruyan, quick, let¡¯s stop the leader together!¡± ¡°ROAR!¡± The Blue-eyed Demon Ape leader, upon witnessing the death of its two companions, was bursting with fury. It also did not expect that the two Violet Palace Realm cultivators on the other side of the battlefield had such terrifying strength. It had only been a while but two of its companions already died at their hands. ¡°I will kill you all!¡± The Blue-eyed Demon Ape leader roared. In the next moment, the dark golden rod in its hand suddenly erupted with an extremely dazzling light. The rod shadows overlapped hundreds of times, then turned into a huge rod shadow that was a thousand feet long and slashed down Mei Fengwu¡¯s head! Chapter 152 - Chapter 152: Endowed Divine Power, the Blue-eyed Chapter 152: Endowed Divine Power, the Blue-eyed Spiritual Pupils Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Boom! The air suddenly exploded. Before the rod landed, Mei Fengwu felt an indescribable pressure around her, causing her feet to sink into the ground. Sbe immediately gritted her teeth and the Dharma treasure cauldron in front of her rose above her head. At the same time, her other Dharma treasure, the Sun and Moon Silver Wheel, also shone with an extremely bright silver light. It spun and faced the huge rod shadow that fell from the sky! Rumble! A cloud of dust suddenly rose from the ground. The ground around Mei Fengwu sank hundreds of feet. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s expressions changed slightly. This was because at this moment, they saw the Blue-eyed Demon Ape leader raise the black golden rod in its hand again and smash it at Mei Fengwu, who was still shrouded in the dust! Not good! The couple no longer hesitated. The phantoms of a divine dragon and a divine elephant suddenly appeared behind Jiang Chengxuan. Under the enhancement of his physical divine power, the intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Golden Void Sword, suddenly grew to hundreds of feet tall. It faced the huge rod shadow that fell from the sky. At the same time. Shen Ruyan reached out and grabbed at the air. Crackle- Purple lightning suddenly condensed like a swimming dragon. With a bang, raging flames rose around the purple lightning. In the end, the purple lightning and raging flames quickly turned into a long saber that was 100 feet long and slashed at the huge rod shadow in the air. It was Shen Ruyan¡¯s Level 3 divine power, the Purple Lightning Flame Saber! Boom! Boom! Boom! A series of earth-shattering explosions sounded in the air. The sword light, lightning, and flames were extinguished one after another by the huge rod shadow. Jiang Chengxuan was sent flying by the force. His body crashed into a mountain in the distance. With a rumble, the mountain immediately shattered into dust. At the same time, Shen Ruyan also flew backward. However, she did not suffer much impact. Even though the remaining rod shadow was continuing to fall on Mei Fengwu, its force had reduced greatly. She raised her hand and waved. With a buzz, the huge cauldron that had been smashed into the ground flew up again. With a thud, it finally blocked the rod attack. It had to be said that the Blue-eyed Demon Ape leader, who was already half a step into the late-stage of the Violet Palace Realm, was indeed quite powerful. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had almost used their full strength just now, but it could hardly neutralize the rod attack. Without delay, the three of them quickly gathered together. Seeing this situation, the Blue-eyed Demon Ape bared its teeth, and a ferocious glint flashed in its eyes. Clearly, it had already realized that with its current strength, it was unrealistic to fight the combined force of Jiang Chengxuan and the other two. Most importantly, behind them was a late-stage Violet Palace Realm cultivator and a mid-stage Violet Palace Realm cultivator. At the thought of this, the Blue-eyed Demon Ape leader already had the intention to escape. However, at this moment, a painful cry suddenly came from the sky in the distance. One of the wings of the Cyan Lightning Wind Bird leader, who was surrounded by Luo Yinyue and Shen Yuanlong, was suddenly cut off by Luo Yinyue. Instantly, blood gushed everywhere. After laying the eggs, it was weak and its aura was at an all time low. Shen Yuanlong also took advantage of this opportunity. The Cosmic Void Sword suddenly turned into a sharp sword light and tore a huge bloody hole in the abdomen of the Cyan Lightning Wind Bird. ¡°Aghhhh!¡± The Cyan Lightning Wind Bird let out an extremely painful groan again. Seeing this, the Blue-eyed Demon Ape leader below no longer hesitated and turned to run. It knew very well that at this point, it was only a matter of time before the leader of the Cyan Lightning Wind Bird died. If it continued to stay and fight the three Violet Palace Realm cultivators, it might be the next to be killed. The Blue-eyed Demon Ape leader wanted to run, but at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Mei Fengwu did not want it to run. This was because they also knew that letting the Blue-eyed Demon Ape leader escape would definitely have negative consequences in the future. This was especially true when they planned to transfer a portion of their strength to this area to guard the wood vein. So. Today, not only was the Cyan Lightning Wind Bird leader going to die, but even the Blue-eyed Demon Ape leader was going to die too. Buzz! An invisible sword light suddenly flashed across the void. The Blue-eyed Demon Ape leader, who was turning around to escape, immediately roared angrily. Then, it suddenly raised the dark golden rod in its hand. It was also at this moment that the Sun and Moon Silver Wheel that flickered with silver light appeared in front of it. Not only that, a flying sword with five-colored lightning appeared behind the demon ape. ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± Seeing this scene, the Blue-eyed Demon Ape leader was furious. It quickly swung the dark golden rod in its hand. Clang! Clang! Clang! A series of metal collisions sounded in the air. At that moment, the three of them managed to stall the demon ape on the spot. Damn it! Damn it, damn it, damn it! The Blue-eyed Demon Ape leader roared crazily in its heart. It knew very well that the longer it was delayed, the greater the danger it would be in. ¡°You forced me to do this!¡± An abnormally fierce expression suddenly appeared on its face. In the next moment, its eyes seemed to have turned into a blue sea. An invisible force surged out. Mei Fengwu, who was rapidly attacking the Blue-eyed Demon Ape leader, suddenly looked a little lost. Even the movement of her hand slowed down. ¡°That¡¯s its divine power, Blue-eyed Spiritual Pupils! Be careful, Fellow Daoist Mei!¡± Shen Ruyan immediately shouted to remind her. However, Mei Fengwu, who was already affected by the Blue-eyed Spiritual Pupils, had clearly fallen into some kind of illusion. She couldn¡¯t hear Shen Ruyan. BOOM! At this moment, an extremely cold killing intent flashed across the Blue-eyed Demon Ape leader¡¯s eyes. The dark golden rod in its hand flew out and smashed towards Mei Fengwu¡¯s head! It was obvious that with the power of the black golden rod, it could definitely smash Mei Fengwu¡¯s head to pieces on the spot. It was at this moment that Jiang Chengxuan, whose eyes were also glowing, was not affected by the Blue-eyed Spiritual Pupils. He raised his hand and threw something. In the sky, a huge mountain that was hundreds of feet tall suddenly appeared! Chapter 153 - Chapter 153: Killing Both, Level 3 Wood Vein Chapter 153: Killing Both, Level 3 Wood Vein Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations A divine light suddenly shot out from the mountain peak and met the black golden rod. For some reason, the black golden rod that was originally smashing towards Mei Fengwu seemed to have been disturbed and fell down. This scene immediately shocked the Blue-eyed Demon Ape leader. Then, it seemed to have thought of something and immediately exclaimed, ¡°Dual Polarity Divine Light!¡± Buzz! As soon as it finished speaking, a huge net suddenly closed in on it from above and enveloped it. The powerful suction force made the Blue-eyed Demon Ape leader stagger. While it was staggering, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Golden Void Sword and Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Lightning Immortal Slayer arrived in front of it almost at the same time. Two deep wounds immediately appeared on the Blue-eyed Demon Ape leader¡¯s body. This made it cry out in pain, and blood vessels slowly appeared in its blue eyes. It immediately looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan with an extremely ferocious gaze and said sternly, ¡°I will kill you all!¡± BOOM! In an instant, its huge body disappeared on the spot with a flash. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes narrowed. ¡°Be careful!¡± There was a rumble. The dragon elephant phantom behind Jiang Chengxuan and the Purple Lightning Flame Saber that Shen Ruyan slashed out shattered. However, because of the attack, the Blue-eyed Demon Ape leader¡¯s figure reappeared in everyone¡¯s vision. When it wanted to turn and charge at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan again, a silver crescent moon suddenly flew over. With a swish, it actually caused a large pool of blood to appear on its body. The demon ape immediately turned its head. At some point, Mei Fengwu, who was trapped in the illusion, had woken up. This immediately sent a shudder down the Blue-eyed Demon Ape leader. The rationality that it had lost because of anger finally returned. Just as it was about to escape, a miserable cry suddenly came from the sky in the distance. Then, it was shocked to see that the leader of the Cyan Lightning Wind Bird was beheaded by Luo Yinyue. The huge bird corpse fell to the ground with a thud. The entire Cyan Lightning Wind Bird race fell into great fear. Not good! The Blue-eyed Demon Ape leader was immediately frightened out of its wits. It could no longer care about anything else and turned to escape with all its might. However, at this moment, a gorgeous sunset suddenly appeared in its vision. The surging river poured down and drowned the huge body of the Blue-eyed Demon Ape leader. BOOM! A moment later. The huge corpse of the Blue-eyed Demon Ape leader fell to the ground. This Level 3 demon beast that had survived the demon beast riot could not escape its fate in the end and died under the joint attack of Luo Yinyue, Jiang Chengxuan, and the others. After dealing with the leader of the Cyan Lightning Wind Bird, the Blue-eyed Demon Ape, and the other Level 3 demon beasts, the remaining Level 1 and Level 2 demon beasts were no longer a threat. Hence, the greatest obstacle had been removed. Luo Yinyue turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and said gratefully, ¡°I¡¯ve already heard what happened just now from Elder Mei. If it weren¡¯t for you, Elder Mei would have been in danger.¡± In fact, whether it was her, Shen Yuanlong, or Mei Fengwu, who had fought alongside Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, they were all very shocked. They did not expect Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who were only at the second level of the Violet Palace Realm, to be so powerful. Jiang Chengxuan smiled and said, ¡°Since we¡¯re allies, it¡¯s only right for us to help each other.¡± Luo Yinyue nodded. ¡°No matter what, our Sunset Sect owes you a favor this time. Later, you can take away 20% of the gains. Fellow Daoist Yuanlong, Elder Mei, do you have any objections about this?¡± Shen Yuanlong and Mei Fengwu shook their heads. One of them was their Fifth Granduncle, and the other had just received Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s help. They naturally had no objections to the distribution of the gains. ¡°In that case, it¡¯s settled.¡± With that, Luo Yinyue led everyone to their true destination, the area where the Level 3 wood vein was. They headed towards the depths of the huge valley. After walking for a few days, they finally stopped in front of a cliff. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Shen Yuanlong could not help but turn to look at Luo Yinyue and Mei Fengwu. Luo Yinyue smiled faintly and suddenly raised her hand to throw out several array flags. Buzz! In an instant, circles of ripples suddenly appeared in the void in front of them. A moment later, an entrance that emitted a dense wood spiritual aura opened up in front of everyone. Level 3 wood vein! Jiang Chengxuan and the others could not help but be delighted. At this moment, Luo Yinyue said, ¡°That day, when 1 accidentally discovered this Level 3 wood vein, 1 used a concealment array to block the entrance. Because of the Cyan Lightning Wind Birds outside, I didn¡¯t go deep. I only did the most basic investigation.¡± ¡°In other words, you still don¡¯t know what¡¯s inside this Level 3 wood vein and if there will be hidden dangers?¡± Hearing Luo Yinyue¡¯s words, Shen Yuanlong could not help but ask. Luo Yinyue nodded. ¡°That¡¯s right, so we have to be as careful as possible when we enter the core area of the Level 3 wood vein later. Very likely, we will encounter Level 3 wood-element demon spirit.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Shen Yuanlong and the others nodded solemnly. At that moment, everyone did not stay on the spot for long. Soon, they stepped into the entrance of the Level 3 wood vein. As soon as they stepped into the Level 3 wood vein, large patches of green vegetation appeared in front of their vision. There were even many spiritual herbs and flowers. The air was filled with extremely rich wood-element spiritual qi. If anyone specialized in wood-element cultivation techniques or wanted to cultivate a wood-element spell here, they would definitely be able to achieve twice the result with half the effort. They walked forward for another distance. The number of wood-element spiritual items here suddenly increased. Spirit Brilliant Flower, Purple Vine White Grass, True Wood Crystal, Orchid Wood Stone¡­ And so on and so forth. They were all rare wood-element spiritual items that were difficult to find in the outside world. Especially the True Wood Crystal, it was a top-notch supplementary material for cultivating Level 3 wood-element spells. Normally, if it appeared on the market, it would be sold out in no time. Joy appeared on the faces of Jiang Chengxuan and the others. According to the things they saw, the grade of this Level 3 wood vein was definitely not low. Once they could completely take it down, it would greatly increase the foundation of their two families. As these thoughts flashed through everyone¡¯s minds, they suddenly heard an ear-piercing scream.. Chapter 154 - Chapter 154: Three Slashes in a Row Chapter 154: Three Slashes in a Row Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations They looked around and saw that thousands of wood-element demon spirits had appeared at some point. They were of different shapes, either a human-headed tree, a flower-headed human, or a pure plant demon. However, they all had one thing in common. After sensing the auras of Jiang Chengxuan and the others, their eyes revealed incomparable greed. It was obvious that they had an instinctive desire for humans and even human cultivators. They wanted to devour their flesh, bones, internal organs, and even their souls. In almost an instant, these wood-element demon spirits that had suddenly appeared or woken up rushed towards Jiang Chengxuan and the others. With that, the battle between the two sides broke out. Fortunately, among these wood-element demon spirits, Jiang Chengxuan and the others did not find any Level 3 demon spirit. Therefore, without them needing to make a move, the cultivators they brought were enough to deal with them. Buzz! However, at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and the others suddenly smelled a strong sweet fragrance. The cultivators who were fighting the wood-element demon spirits suddenly slowed down. Even their reactions seemed to have become sluggish. ¡°Not good! This is the Soul Enchanting Incense!¡± A nerve-type paralyzing toxin that could disturb the circulation of True Essence. Jiang Chengxuan saw that a few female cultivators of the Sunset Sect and the cultivators of the Shen family could not react in time because of the incense, and their lives were taken away by the wood-element demon spirits in front of them. ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± On the other side, Mei Fengwu was furious when she saw this. She raised her hand, and several huge gusts of wind immediately formed out of the void. The wind howled, blowing away the incense. At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan and the others didn¡¯t stay idle. They immediately attacked. In the blink of an eye, the wood-element demon spirits were cleaned up. In the end, Jiang Chengxuan and the others obtained thousands of Wood Spirit Demon Cores from these wood-element demon spirits. These were all top-grade materials that could be used to refine pills. After putting away these things, Jiang Chengxuan and the others continued forward. During this period, they experienced several more waves of attacks. However, without exception, they were all Level 1 and Level 2 demon spirits. They had not discovered the existence of a Level 3 demon spirit until they stepped into the core area of this Level 3 wood vein. In a forest with towering trees that covered the sky, Jiang Chengxuan and the others suddenly felt several powerful auras quickly approaching them. They looked ahead, only to find that somewhere in front of them, seven Level 3 wood-element demon spirits were quickly charging towards them. The wood-element demon spirit in the lead emitted an aura that had already reached the high-grade Level 3. This immediately made Jiang Chengxuan and the others look serious. Not only were there seven Level 3 wood-element demon spirits, but the one in the lead was actually a high-grade Level 3. ¡°Elder Mei, Fellow Daoist Yuanlong, Fellow Daoist Cheng Xuan, Fellow Daoist Ruyan, hold back the other six wood-element demon spirits. 1¡¯11 deal with the high-grade Level 3 demon spirit!¡± Luo Yinyue said in a deep voice. Jiang Chengxuan and the others immediately nodded. With Shen Yuanlong and Mei Fengwu, two mid-stage Violet Palace Realm cultivators around, as well as Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, whose combat strength was not inferior to mid-stage Violet Palace Realm cultivators, It was not difficult to hold back the six wood-element demon spirits. If they cooperated well, the four of them could even kill a few of the demon spirits. Boom! In an instant, a battle of the Violet Palace Realm erupted. Jiang Chengxuan found one of the low-grade Level 3 wood-element demon spirits. Without a word, he used his divine power. Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven-Slaying Saber! In an instant, endless wood-element spiritual qi began to gather in his hand. This was a Level 3 wood vein, so there were naturally countless wood-element spiritual qi here. It was the best place for him to use the Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven-Slaying Saber. In just a moment. A loo-foot-long saber appeared in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand. Then, a majestic phantom appeared behind him. As he slashed down the huge saber in his hand, the majestic phantom behind him also raised its hand and slashed at the enemy in front of it. In an instant, a terrifying pressure swept in all directions, causing the other Level 3 wood-element demon spirits to be faintly affected. Shen Ruyan and the other two instantly seized the opportunity and seriously injured two of the demon spirits on the spot. As for the low-grade Level 3 wood-element demon spirit facing Jiang Chengxuan, its body stiffened. Before it could react, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven-Slaying Saber had already landed on its body! There was a rumble. The low-grade Level 3 wood-element demon spirit¡¯s body exploded on the spot. However, the strange thing was that its exploded body did not scatter everywhere. Instead, it was sucked into the slash. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly understood something. He could use the power of the Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven-Slaying Saber to recover from his injuries. At the same time, he could use the life essence he had just taken away to release an even stronger second slash. His eyes flashed. Jiang Chengxuan did not hesitate at all. He raised his hand again and slashed at one of the low-grade Level 3 wood-element demon spirits. Hiss¡ª A huge saber beam descended. The low-grade Level 3 wood-element demon spirit that was fighting Shen Ruyan immediately froze. It watched helplessly as the Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven-Slaying Saber shattered its body and absorbed all the life essence in its body, turning it into a dried corpse. This scene naturally shocked Mei Fengwu and Shen Yuanlong. They did not expect Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s divine power to have such a strange side. This was already somewhat similar to the demonic divine power. The only difference was that the aura emitted from it was vast and majestic. It was definitely not something those sinister and cruel demonic auras could compare to. Boom! It was also at this moment that the third slash, which was stronger than the previous two slashes, was suddenly released. This time, its target was a mid-grade Level 3 wood-element demon spirit in front of Shen Yuanlong. Compared to the first two low-grade Level 3 wood-element demon spirits that Jiang Chengxuan had killed, this mid-grade Level 3 wood-element demon spirit was slightly less affected. However, even so, it was still severely injured by the third slash of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven-Slaying Saber and almost died on the spot. However, with his current strength, he could use the Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven-Slaying Saber at most three times in a row. Three times was the limit. If he wanted to slash a fourth time, he might suffer a backlash from the divine power. Unless it was absolutely necessary, Jiang Chengxuan would not take the risk. Swoosh! At the same time. Shen Yuanlong, who was at the side, seized the opportunity when the mid-grade Level 3 wood-element demon spirit was seriously injured. The Dharma treasure, the Cosmic Void Sword, suddenly swept out. Before the demon spirit could react, the sword cut off its head and demolished it on the spot.. Chapter 155 - Chapter 155: Distribution of Battle Gains, Prioritization Chapter 155: Distribution of Battle Gains, Prioritization Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations From then on, only three of the six Level 3 wood-element demon spirits that Jiang Chengxuan and the others faced were left. Two of them were seriously injured and were killed by Shen Yuanlong and Mei Fengwu. The last one was naturally not spared. Under the joint attack of Jiang Chengxuan and the other three, it quickly died on the spot. The main reason why the situation turned out to be in their favor was naturally because of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s three slashes. It had to be said that in this environment filled with wood-element spiritual qi, the power of the Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven-Slaying Saber was too great. Moreover, Jiang Chengxuan discovered that the Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven-Slaying Saber had a stronger restraining effect on wood-element demon spirits and even wood-element demon beasts. This was also one of the reasons why two were killed and one was seriously injured by him. After that, Jiang Chengxuan and the others didn¡¯t stay idle. They immediately rushed to the other side of the battle and began to attack the high-grade Level 3 wood-element demon spirit with Luo Yinyue. ¡¯¡¯ROAR!¡± This high-grade Level 3 wood-element demon spirit clearly did not expect its six companions to be killed by Jiang Chengxuan and the others so quickly. While it was furious, it also felt a trace of instinctive fear. However, it was clearly too late to escape. The five Violet Palace Realm cultivators attacked together. Among them was a late-stage Violet Palace Realm cultivator like Luo Yinyue. In the end, this high-grade Level 3 wood-element demon spirit did not last long before it was killed. Several hours later. Everyone appeared on the main vein of this Level 3 wood vein. Their eyes lit up. Here, they saw several Level 3 spiritual items that could only be nurtured and produced by Level 3 wood veins. This included one of the five elemental crystals, the Azure Dragon Wood Crystal. And there were two of them. Other than that, they also saw Purple Sun Vine, Black Gold Grass, Mystic Wood Essence¡­ They were all very precious Level 3 wood-element spiritual items. Of course. The most precious thing was still this Level 3 wood vein. If cultivators cultivated here, their efficiency would be 20% faster than if they cultivated on an ordinary Level 3 spiritual vein. If it was a cultivator who specialized in wood-element techniques, the efficiency might even double. ¡°Everyone, it¡¯s about time to distribute the gains from this operation.¡± At this moment, Luo Yinyue smiled at everyone. Then, she took out a list that recorded the gains from this operation as well as everyone¡¯s contributions. With the contribution points, everyone could exchange for the treasures on the list. ¡°Speaking of which, I really have to thank the two of you this time.¡± Luo Yinyue smiled at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. After some thought, she said, ¡°I suggest that the two of you choose the three items you need first. I wonder if anyone has any objections?¡± As she spoke, she looked at Mei Fengwu and Shen Yuanlong. Both of them immediately shook their heads. Mei Fengwu said, ¡°It¡¯s only right for the couple to choose first.¡± Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not stand on ceremony. The most precious thing here were naturally the two Azure Dragon Wood Crystals. Then, there was the high-grade Level 3 demon core of the Cyan Lightning Wind Bird leader and the high-grade Level 3 demon core of the wood-element demon spirit. Without much hesitation, they used the contribution points they obtained this time to exchange for the two Azure Dragon Wood Crystals. Then, Shen Ruyan wanted to exchange for the demon core of the high-grade Level 3 wood-element demon spirit, but Jiang Chengxuan stopped her and exchanged for the demon core of the high-grade Level 3 Cyan Lightning Wind Bird leader instead. This demon core had the dual attributes of wind and lightning. It was undoubtedly very useful to Shen Ruyan, who had the Five Lightning Dao Body. Jiang Chengxuan would not let Shen Ruyan miss out on such a rare item. After that, it was Luo Yinyue¡¯s turn to choose. As expected, she directly took away the demon core of the high-grade Level 3 wood-element demon spirit. Next, Shen Yuanlong and Mei Fengwu each exchanged for a demon core of the Blue-eyed Demon Ape leader and a large bottle of Mystic Wood Essence. After that, the only things that were useful to Jiang Chengxuan and the others were the Level 3 demon cores, Level 3 spiritual items, and some Level 3 Dharma treasures. Jiang Chengxuan was actually very tempted by the black golden rod used by the Blue-eyed Demon Ape leader. He had already noticed that the black golden rod was made of extraterrestrial black iron and some materials that even he did not know about. It was abnormally hard and had an unimaginable weight. It was very suitable for him to use while he activated his physical divine power, the Dragon Elephant Divine Power. However, with the remaining contribution points, if they exchanged for the black golden rod, they probably wouldn¡¯t have any left to exchange for other Level 3 spiritual items later. Shen Ruyan saw the conflicted look on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face and immediately smiled at him. ¡°Husband, since you want that black golden rod, let¡¯s exchange for it.¡± With that, she did not wait for Jiang Chengxuan to reply and resolutely used the contribution points. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan did not say anything else. In fact, they had already gained a lot from this operation. Not to mention the two Azure Dragon Wood Crystals, just the demon core of the Cyan Lightning Wind Bird leader was enough for Shen Ruyan to break through to the third level of the Violet Palace Realm in a short period of time. Moreover, the black golden rod could increase Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s combat strength by another level. After that, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan thought that Shen Yuanlong would exchange for other Level 3 spiritual items. Unexpectedly, the first thing he exchanged for was the demon beast egg of the Cyan Lightning Wind Bird. In the short term, this kind of egg laid by a high-grade Level 3 demon beast was actually not very useful. However, in the long term, if the egg was successfully hatched, it could add considerate strength to the family. After all, an ordinary Cyan Lightning Wind Bird¡¯s egg could reach high-grade Level 2 when it matured. It also had the innate dual attributes of wind and lightning. As for the egg in front of them, it was laid by the leader of the Cyan Lightning Wind Bird. After it matured, its cultivation would at least be at the low-grade Level 3. In other words, in the future, as long as the Shen family successfully hatched and nurtured the egg, they would have a bird that was as powerful as a Violet Palace Realm cultivator. If they were lucky, it was not impossible for the bird to reach its mother¡¯s level. Everything depended on the potential of this egg and its future nurturing. After the remaining items were distributed by Luo Yinyue and the others, Luo Yinyue looked at everyone again and smiled. ¡°Alright, next, let¡¯s discuss the distribution of the spiritual items produced by this Level 3 wood vein in the future and the candidates to guard this place..¡± Chapter 156 - Chapter 156: The Thought of Leaving the Shen Family Chapter 156: The Thought of Leaving the Shen Family Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations According to the current grade of this Level 3 wood vein, it would produce a batch of precious Level 3 spiritual items every 50 years. If they were lucky, it was possible for the wood vein to produce an Azure Dragon Wood Crystal. So. They had to discuss the distribution of these items in advance as well as the people assigned to guard this place. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Shen Yuanlong, and Mei Fengwu knew this very well. Hence, the two sides began to discuss these matters. In the end, it was decided that the Sunset Sect and the Shen family would equally split the spiritual items produced every 50 years. As for the most precious Azure Dragon Wood Crystal, the first one would be given to the Sunset Sect while the next one would be given to the Shen family. As for the job of guarding this place, it would fall on the Violet Palace Realm cultivators of the two families. For the first ten years, Meng Fengwu of the Sunset Sect would be the guardian. After everyone finished discussing these things, they needed to set up the corresponding Level 3 defensive array around the Level 3 wood vein. The person in charge of doing this was none other than Luo Yinyue, a Level 3 Array Master. It took Luo Yinyue more than three months to set up the defensive array here. She handed the array disc that controlled this array to Mei Fengwu and instructed her some things. Then, she left the Level 3 wood vein with Jiang Chengxuan and the others. Outside, Luo Yinyue looked at Jiang Chengxuan and the others and smiled. ¡°Everyone, if there¡¯s nothing else, let¡¯s go our separate ways here. If you need my help, you can contact me at any time.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Shen Yuanlong couldn¡¯t help but smile and nod. After Luo Yinyue left with the disciples of the Sunset Sect, Shen Yuanlong looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and said, ¡°Chengxuan, Ruyan, let¡¯s go back too.¡± With that, he took out the Level 3 treasure ship. When Jiang Chengxuan and the others returned to the Shen Immortal Family, the outcome of this operation immediately caused a commotion. Especially when they found out that they had obtained two Azure Dragon Wood Crystals, a Level 3 demon beast egg, and two Level 3 demon cores from the Level 3 wood vein, some people were wild with excitement. Needless to say, the Azure Dragon Wood Crystal was a spiritual item that could help cultivators break through to the Violet Palace Realm. The egg of a Level 3 demon beast could greatly increase the family¡¯s foundation. As for the two Level 3 demon cores, they were the main materials for refining the Foundation Establishment Pills. If it was done well, it was possible to refine more than ten Foundation Establishment Pills from two demon cores. At the very least, two Level 3 demon cores could provide the Shen Immortal Family with about six Foundation Establishment Pills. This was a huge gain! However, while most people rejoiced over the triumphant return of their Supre Elders, Shen Ruyan¡¯s expression was rather ugly. This was because just now, Shen Baifei, Xiong Wandao, and even Shen Rushuang, who thought that they had a chance of reaching the Violet Palace Realm, had all rushed to the Flying Jade Peak where she and Jiang Chengxuan were. They naturally came for the two Azure Dragon Wood Crystals in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands. Back then, Jiang Chengxuan chose to exchange for these two Azure Dragon Wood Crystals because of their value, but also because of the fact that these Azure Dragon Wood Crystals were very helpful for Jiang Chengxuan to cultivate the divine power, the Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven-Slaying Saber. However, Shen Baifei, Xiong Wandao, and the others actually wanted to take it away from Jiang Chengxuan. This made Shen Ruyan feel very uncomfortable. At this moment, she suddenly looked at Jiang Chengxuan and said, ¡°Husband, do you still remember what Fifth Granduncle told us that day?¡± Jiang Chengxuan looked at Shen Ruyan in surprise. Shen Ruyan continued, ¡°1 think it¡¯s about time for us to leave the family.¡± Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t answer immediately. Instead, he fell into deep thought. To be honest, he could understand Shen Baifei and Xiong Wandao¡¯s doings. But that was also the problem. Today, they had obtained something useful to the family, but what about in the future? If they obtained something useful to the family, or even to the development of the family, would they have to hand it to the family again? Especially when both of them urgently needed that thing. In that case, some conflicts and misunderstandings were probably inevitable. He needed to think about himself and his future with Shen Ruyan. This was the most important thing for the two of them and had the utmost priority. Shen Ruyan had obviously thought of this too. That was why she put forward such a suggestion to Jiang Chengxuan. Thinking of this, Jiang Chengxuan nodded at her. ¡°You¡¯re right. It¡¯s indeed time for us to face this issue seriously. Let¡¯s go to Huawu Peak together and call your brother along to ask what they think.¡± In the end, even if he and Shen Ruyan really wanted to leave the family, he didn¡¯t want to mess up their relationship. Especially with Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming. If possible, it would be best if they could part on good terms. At Huawu Peak. When Shen Yuanlong saw Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, a bitter smile appeared on his face. ¡°I knew you two would come to my place this time.¡± Hearing that, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s hearts skipped a beat. It seemed that Shen Yuanlong had also seen through some problems. At the same time, Shen Daoming also descended on Huawu Peak. When he saw Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, his reaction was almost the same as Shen Yuanlong¡¯s. He could not help but smile bitterly. He was even more direct than Shen Yuanlong. ¡°Little sister, Brother-in-law, are you here to bid farewell to us?¡± He didn¡¯t tell them to ignore Xiong Wandao and the others. Instead, he cut to the chase. Clearly, he knew very well that he couldn¡¯t stop Xiong Wandao and the others from pestering Jiang Chengxuan. Shen Yuanlong also looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. After thinking for a while, he said, ¡°I¡¯ve more or less heard about what happened. They¡¯ve indeed put you in a difficult spot. 1 completely understand it if you want to leave the family. Back then, 1 told you that if one day, you feel that you should leave the family, you can leave directly. You don¡¯t have to feel any psychological burden. Today, 1¡¯11 say the same thing to you. If you have to leave, leave. There¡¯s no need to feel burdened.¡± Shen Daoming nodded and said, ¡°Fifth Granduncle is right. With your talent, you will definitely need a bigger and broader stage in the future. We don¡¯t want to drag you down with us. Go. I fully support your decision..¡± Chapter 157 - Chapter 157: Parting On Good Terms, Xu Qianhe Entering the Violet Palace Realm Chapter 157: Parting On Good Terms, Xu Qianhe Entering the Violet Palace Realm Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan really did not expect such attitudes from the two of them. There was no fake persuasion, no pretentious persuasion, and no complaints or dissatisfaction. Instead, they showed open-minded understanding and were very supportive. The couple looked at each other and had an implicit understanding. At this point, leaving the Shen Immortal Family was the best and most responsible thing for them to do. At the end of the day, the Shen Immortal Family was just an ordinary Violet Palace Realm Immortal Family. At least for now. As for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, their goal was the Immortal Dao. In the beginning, the two of them might be able to walk together with the Shen family. However, as time passed, if they continued to be bound to the Shen family, there would definitely be many conflicts arising from the difference in goals and ideals. Therefore, separating at the right time was the best and most responsible thing for each other. However, with the current situation of the Shen Immortal Family, if they announced that they were leaving, it would definitely be a painful blow to the status of the family in this cultivation world. Therefore, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan decided that they would not tell anyone about their intention other than the core eiders of the Shen Immortal Family. At least for now. Similarly, they would no longer occupy the status of the Supreme Elder. Even though Shen Daoming and Shen Yuanlong had suggested to them that they could retain their status as guest elders, they had decisively rejected them. Since they had chosen to leave, they might as well leave thoroughly. Otherwise, some misunderstandings might arise in the future. Buzz! At the same time, an extremely vast aura suddenly rose from the place where Xu Qianhe was in seclusion. Dense spiritual qi vortexes began to gather above the cave abode. ¡°That is¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan and the other three, who were at Huawu Peak, suddenly turned to look in the direction of Xu Qianhe¡¯s cave abode. A hint of joy appeared on their faces. ¡°Elder Xu is about to break through to the Violet Palace Realm!¡± Without any hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan and the other three immediately left Huawu Peak and headed to Xu Qianhe¡¯s cave abode. After a while. The four of them landed in front of Xu Qianhe¡¯s cave abode and sensed the commotion inside. They were filled with expectation. If Xu Qianhe could successfully break through to the Violet Palace Realm this time, even if the news of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan leaving the Shen Immortal Family spread, nothing would happen. Boom! Suddenly, more and more spiritual qi gathered above Xu Qianhe¡¯s cave abode. However, be it Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Shen Daoming, or Shen Yuanlong, they could tell that the speed at which the spiritual qi gathered seemed to be slower than the speed at which Xu Qianhe absorbed the spiritual qi. If Xu Qianhe failed to break through because of insufficient spiritual qi, it would be too tragic. ¡°Elder Xu, let me help you!¡± Jiang Chengxuan immediately took out a storage ring and opened it. Splash¡ª Nearly 30,000 spirit stones were poured out by him. Then, he suddenly clenched his fist. Buzz. All the spirit stones were smashed into a spiritual qi hurricane that surged into Xu Qianhe¡¯s cave abode. At this moment, the aura in the cave abode suddenly fluctuated violently. Vaguely, a pressure belonging to the Violet Palace Realm swept across the entire mountain. The Shen family elders who had sensed this pressure and rushed over were overjoyed. Elder Xu is about to successfully break through! Just as this thought flashed through their minds, everyone heard a hearty laugh suddenly come from the cave abode. ¡°Hahaha!¡± Immediately after, an old man in a gray robe took a step out of the cave abode and appeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan and the others in the blink of an eye. He looked at Jiang Chengxuan first and cupped his fists gratefully. ¡°Elder Jiang, thank you for what you did. If not for you, I¡¯m afraid my breakthrough this time wouldn¡¯t have gone so smoothly. Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately smiled and shook his head. ¡°Elder Xu, you¡¯re welcome. Even if I didn¡¯t interfere, Brother, Fifth Granduncle, and the others would still interfere to help you. Congratulations on reaching the Violet Palace Realm.¡± As soon as Jiang Chengxuan finished speaking, Shen Ruyan, Shen Daoming, and Shen Yuanlong smiled and cupped their fists at Xu Qianhe. ¡°Elder Xu, congratulations on reaching the Violet Palace Realm. Your future is promising!¡± Xu Qianhe hurriedly smiled and returned the greeting. After he greeted Jiang Chengxuan and the others, he returned to his cave abode to consolidate his newly-advanced realm. A few months later. Xu Qianhe successfully consolidated the Violet Palace Realm. At the same time, he was invited to Huawu Peak by Shen Yuanlong. At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Shen Daoming, and Shen Yuanlong were all here. A smile appeared on his face as he looked at them. ¡°Everyone, why are you all gathered here? Could it be that you have something important to tell me?¡± His words were originally intended as a joke. Unexpectedly, Jiang Chengxuan and the others nodded. This stunned Xu Qianhe, and a trace of seriousness slowly surfaced. He could not help but ask, ¡°Did something happen?¡± Hearing this, Shen Yuanlong smiled bitterly and said, ¡°There¡¯s just something we need to tell you. Chengxuan and Ruyan have decided to leave the Shen Immortal Family.¡± ¡°What? Leave the Shen Immortal Family?¡± Xu Qianhe was first stunned, then he looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan in disbelief and asked in shock, ¡°Elder Jiang, Elder Ruyan, why?¡± ¡°Sigh¡­¡± Shen Yuanlong could not help but sigh. Before Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could speak, he had already explained everything to Xu Qianhe. After Xu Qianhe heard the ins and outs, he could not help but reveal a hint of resignation and regret. As someone who had lived for nearly 200 hundred years, how could he not understand that it was best for the two of them to leave the Shen Immortal Family? Even so, Xu Qianhe still felt that it was a pity. He looked at the two of them and thought for a moment before asking, ¡°When do you plan to leave? Have you thought about where to go next? Or rather, what are your plans for the future? Do you want to establish your own family or sect?¡± Chapter 158 - Chapter 158: Leaving the Shen Family and Going Back to the Place of Birth Chapter 158: Leaving the Shen Family and Going Back to the Place of Birth Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations In Xu Qianhe¡¯s opinion, with Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s situation, they would not choose to be independent cultivators. This did not mean that he had any prejudice against independent cultivators. In fact, at first, he himself was also an independent cultivator. However, because he used to be an independent cultivator, he knew through firsthand experience how difficult it was for independent cultivators to survive in this cultivation world. They had to do everything themselves. From a talisman to a spiritual herb, to a cultivation cave abode, a magical artifact, medicinal pills, and so on, you had to find a way to obtain them yourself. No one would help you, and no one would serve you. Why would those Violet Palace Realm cultivators, Golden Core Realm cultivators, and even Nascent Soul Realm Perfected Lords establish their own factions when they reached a certain stage? Wasn¡¯t it to better obtain resources and expand the network? You gave protection to low-level cultivators, and low-level cultivators gave you benefits in return. In the structure of the pyramid, no part of it existed independently. Whether it was the top or the bottom, both were indispensable. Once a certain part was missing, it would no longer be complete. Unless it was filled up in time, this structure would collapse sooner or later. Moreover, there were some things that could not be done just because one¡¯s cultivation level was high and one was strong. Even if you could do it all, how much time would it take? You could very well spend the time on cultivation, comprehending divine powers, or cultivating techniques. Of course. Among the many independent cultivators now, there was no lack of Violet Palace Realm cultivators, Golden Core Realm Immortals, and even Nascent Soul Realm Perfected Lords who did not establish their own factions or join any families or sects. They still lived in the cultivation world as independent cultivators. However, was this way of living really suitable for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan? Xu Qianhe did not think so. From his understanding of the couple, the most suitable thing for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to do was to establish their own family or sect. He didn¡¯t even think joining a Golden Core Sect was a wise thing to do. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan obviously knew this too. At this moment, when they heard Xu Qianhe¡¯s question, they could not help but shake their heads. ¡°We haven¡¯t thought of that yet. It might take a while to decide. As for where we will go next, we also are not sure. Most likely, we will travel around. It¡¯s also possible that we will leave the Yun Nation and go to other cultivation nations to take a look. We shall see.¡± At this point, Jiang Chengxuan took out two things from his body and handed them to Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming. ¡°Fifth Granduncle, Brother, there¡¯s an Azure Dragon Wood Crystal here, as well as the refinement method for the mid-grade Level 2 Golden Armor Puppet Talisman. Take it as a token of appreciation to the family before we leave.¡± Jiang Chengxuan had thought it through. No matter what, the Shen family was his wife¡¯s family. Now, he was going to take Shen Ruyan away, as Shen Ruyan¡¯s husband and Dao companion, it was only right for him to give back something. As for why he only gave one of the two Azure Dragon Wood Crystals, the reason was very simple. He needed the remaining Azure Dragon Wood Crystal. As for the refinement method of the mid-grade Level 2 Golden Armor Puppet Talisman, To be honest, in the past few years, he had already obtained the method to make the Level 2 high-grade Golden Armor Puppet Talisman from the system. At this point in time, if he wanted to obtain the method to make Level 3 Golden Armor Puppet Talismans from the system, he would need an opportunity. Jiang Chengxuan guessed that before he became a Level 3 Talisman Master, he probably could forget about getting the refinement method.. He was still a distance away from becoming a Level 3 Talisman Master. Moreover, even if he really became a Level 3 Talisman Master, it couldn¡¯t guarantee that he could obtain the refinement method of the Level 3 Golden Armor Puppet Talisman. Everything required an opportunity. At this moment. When Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming saw what Jiang Chengxuan took out, they could not help but be shocked. Their first reaction was to ask Jiang Chengxuan to take it back. Especially the Azure Dragon Wood Crystal. After all, they all knew that this item was quite precious and was very useful to Jiang Chengxuan. However, when they saw the other item, which was the refinement method of the mid-grade Level 2 Golden Armor Puppet Talisman, they hesitated. They had seen the effect of the mid-grade Level 2 Golden Armor Puppet Talisman. It was not an exaggeration to say that this was definitely a rather useful item for Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators and could even be used as a trump card. They had once thought of buying the refinement method from Jiang Chengxuan, but they thought better of it in the end. Now that the refinement method to make this mid-grade Level 2 Golden Armor Puppet Talisman was in front of them, it was definitely impossible for Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming not to be tempted at all.. Chapter 159 - Chapter 159: Leaving the Shen Family and Going Back to the Place of Birth (2) Chapter 159: Leaving the Shen Family and Going Back to the Place of Birth (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations This was something that could really greatly increase the foundation and strength of their family. Jiang Chengxuan could tell what they were thinking. He immediately stuffed the two items into their hands and smiled. ¡°Fifth Granduncle, Brother, there¡¯s no need to stand on ceremony with me. Although Ruyan and I have decided to leave, we are still family. Besides, since 1 give them away, it means that I won¡¯t be affected without them. You can be relieved.¡± At this point, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly looked serious. He continued, ¡°However, 1 still have something to remind you. I see that Third Uncle and Elder Xiong are not the most suitable people to use the Azure Dragon Wood Crystal. If you really want to give it to either of them, it¡¯s best to wait until you have a Purple True Pill. Otherwise, something bad might happen. Their state of mind might have been affected when they saw Elder Xu reaching the Violet Palace Realm before them. This is a taboo in cultivation. If they really come to ask for it, you have to remind them.¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s reminder was very pertinent. Shen Yuanlong, Shen Daoming, and the others clearly realized this too. They nodded and said, ¡°Chengxuan, you¡¯re right. We¡¯ll remind them when the time comes.¡± As he spoke, Shen Yuanlong took out a storage ring from his body and handed it to Jiang Chengxuan with a smile. ¡°Chengxuan, Ruyan, there is not much that the Shen family can give you. Take these 200,000 streams of Five Elements Essence Qi and 50,000 streams of Lightning Essence Qi. With them, you shouldn¡¯t have to worry about purchasing them for a period of time.¡± Indeed. Things like Five Elements Essence Qi were insufficient to any Violet Palace Realm or Golden Core Realm cultivators. This was because if you wanted to nurture your Dharma treasure and even let your Dharma treasure reach a higher level, things like the Five Elements Essence Qi were indispensable. They were mainly condensed by cultivators. In some families and sects, the ones who did this were usually low-level cultivators or cultivators who had no hope of reaching the Dao. This was also one of the main reasons why many high-level cultivators could not leave low-level cultivators. The 200,000 streams of Five Elements Essence Qi and 50,000 Lightning Essence Qi that Shen Yuanlong had given the couple were probably all that there was in the Shen family¡¯s current repository. Next, if they wanted to nourish their Dharma treasures, they would probably have to let their clansmen condense them or buy them outside. However, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan knew that it was a farewell gift from Shen Yuanlong on behalf of the Shen family. Therefore, the couple did not refuse and accepted it with a smile. A month later. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan quietly left the Splendid Jade Mountain without alarming anyone in the Shen family. Not long after, the two of them left Flat Land County. At this moment, Shen Ruyan looked at Jiang Chengxuan and smiled. ¡°Husband, I¡¯ve known you for so long, but I still don¡¯t know where you came from. I¡¯ve never been to the place of your birth with you. Since we don¡¯t have anything else to do now, why don¡¯t you bring me to the place where you were born? How¡¯s that?¡± ¡°Where 1 was born?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was in a daze. The sealed memories seemed to have been opened. In his mind, the outline of a simple town slowly appeared. A little girl with two braids kept shaking the arm of a youth and said in a rather cute tone, ¡°Brother Chengxuan, what happened next? After the Monkey King was suppressed at the foot of the Five Elements Mountain, what happened to him?¡± The scene changed. The little girl was already six or seven years old. She and a middle-aged couple stood at the door and looked at the youth who was determined to leave home. She called out in a sobbing tone, ¡°Brother Chengxuan! Brother Chengxuan! Can you not leave? If you leave, I will miss you very much!¡± Suddenly. The little girl broke free from the middle-aged couple¡¯s grip and chased after the youth who had already left. She cried and shouted as she ran. ¡°Brother Chengxuan! Brother Chengxuan! Brother Chengxuan! You¡­ You must remember to come back early! Me, Father and Mother will miss you! I will wait for you to come back and tell me other good stories!¡± The scene in his mind disappeared. However, at some point, his eyes had already turned red. In this life, if there was one thing he felt guilty about, then it would be leaving his parents and little sister.. Chapter 160 - Chapter 160: Leaving the Shen Family and Going Back to the Place of Birth (3) Chapter 160: Leaving the Shen Family and Going Back to the Place of Birth (3) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Back then, he left the town resolutely and embarked on the path of seeking immortality. Who would have thought that in the blink of an eye, a hundred years had passed? Who would have thought that their parting would be forever? In the past, he had even dreamed that when he returned after obtaining the Dao, he would provide a comfortable life for his family. However, in the current cultivation world, he was still a nobody. Not to mention obtaining the Dao, he could hardly protect himself. If not for the system activating in time, he would have been reduced to ashes by now. Suddenly. He felt a soft and warm hand gently place in his palm, waking him up from his deep thoughts. He turned around. Shen Ruyan looked at him with concern and said in a gentle tone, ¡°Husband, did you recall the past memories?¡± As she spoke, she leaned her head gently on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s shoulder and said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I shouldn¡¯t have mentioned your past.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and looked down at Shen Ruyan. ¡°Wife, it¡¯s not your fault. It¡¯s my own problem.¡± Then, he told Shen Ruyan about his past truthfully. This included his determination to embark on the path of seeking immortality, the hardships he had suffered in order to seek immortality, and also the bitter experiences of him living at the bottom of the cultivation world. This was something Shen Ruyan was unaware of before. After hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s story, a trace of pity appeared in her beautiful eyes. She couldn¡¯t help but reach out and hug Jiang Chengxuan gently. ¡°Husband, I didn¡¯t expect your past to be like that.¡± Then, both of them fell into silence. It was not until a moment later that Jiang Chengxuan broke the silence. He turned to Shen Ruyan and said with a smile, ¡°Let¡¯s go. I¡¯ll take you to the place where I was born. I just don¡¯t know if that place still exists after such a long time.¡± With that, the couple flew towards the place in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s memory. Lian Sheng Dock. This was the largest dock in Lian Yun City. Large merchant ships docked here almost every day. After spending a few months, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan arrived at such a place. Looking at the scene in front of him that was already very different from his memories, Jiang Chengxuan sighed with emotions. After more than a hundred years, everything had indeed changed beyond recognition. However, he was mentally prepared for this. After 160 years., if the scene in front of him was still the same as in his memory, that would be strange. At this moment, a huge ship suddenly sailed over from the distant sea. On the ship stood a group of men with strong auras. It was obvious that they were extraordinary people in the mortal world. In other words, they were martial artists. However, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s gaze was not on those martial artists. On the contrary, his gaze landed on a group of ¡°ordinary people¡± who were dressed ordinarily and had ordinary looks.. Chapter 161 - Chapter 161: Blood Relations Chapter 161: Blood Relations Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment, Shen Ruyan also noticed that group of people. With her divine sense, it was naturally not difficult for her to see that those ordinary-looking people were actually not ordinary. They were a group of cultivators who hid their cultivation and aura. Although their cultivation levels were not high, most of them were Qi Refinement cultivators. The one with the highest cultivation was only at the fourth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. This was nothing to the current Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. However, the problem was that cultivators were cultivators after all. Even cultivators at the lowest level of the Qi Refinement Realm, they would rarely mix in with a group of mortals. Not to mention that there was a fourth level Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator among them. Just the fact they had hidden their cultivation and aura indicated that there must be something fishy going on. However, Shen Ruyan was puzzled when she saw that her husband seemed to have a special reaction to the group of cultivators who were pretending to be mortals. This was very strange. Could it be that there was something about those people that she had not discovered? At the thought of this, Shen Ruyan immediately voiced her question. Hearing Shen Ruyan¡¯s question, Jiang Chengxuan, who was paying attention to that group of people, retracted his gaze. Then, he shook his head gently. ¡°I¡¯m not too sure either. 1 just instinctively feel that those people should be related to me.¡± ¡°Related to you?¡± Shen Ruyan was shocked. She was certain that ever since she met Jiang Chengxuan, he had never seen those people. There should not have been any interaction between the two sides in the past. How did he get that feeling of familiarity? Suddenly. Jiang Chengxuan pinched his fingers and actually used the Heavenly Calculation Technique to calculate. Seeing this, Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t say anything to disturb him. She had a faint feeling that the people on the ship ahead might really have a special relationship with her Dao companion. Indeed. The moment Jiang Chengxuan finished his calculations, an abnormally stunned expression appeared on his face. This made Shen Ruyan¡¯s heart skip a beat. She hurriedly asked, ¡°Husband, did you deduce something?¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. He calmed himself down before saying to Shen Ruyan, ¡°There¡¯s actually a deep blood relationship between me and those people. ¡°What? Deep blood relationship?¡± Shen Ruyan was caught off guard. How was that possible? Jiang Chengxuan was clearly an ordinary mortal by birth. It was the same for his parents, his grandparents, and his great-grandparents. Even the place he used to live in was an ordinary mortal town. How could he suddenly have so many blood relations who were cultivators? Knowing that Shen Ruyan must be confused, Jiang Chengxuan continued, ¡°Those people are not cultivators from the Yun Nation, but from the neighboring Liang Nation. As for more specific information about their background, it¡¯s not easy for me to deduce it at this moment. It¡¯s not that it¡¯s impossible, but the price will be high. It¡¯s not worth it. Instead of that, I might as well go and ask them directly.¡± As the two of them spoke, the ship that was approaching had already docked. The people on the ship immediately walked into the dock with the others. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan noticed that beside the person at the fourth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm was a beautiful girl. Of course, the girl had disguised her appearance. She didn¡¯t disguise herself as a beautiful young lady but a farm girl and the green dress she was wearing was dull and ordinary. At this moment, she followed the person at the fourth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm and said in a low voice, ¡°Father, how long will we need to stay in the mortal city of the Yun Nation? Those people from the Origin Returning Sect shouldn¡¯t be able to chase us all the way here, right?¡± When the middle-aged man beside her heard this, he could not help but shake his head with a solemn expression. ¡°I can¡¯t say for sure, but we have to be careful. It can¡¯t be wrong to stay in these mortal cities for as long as possible. After all, with the current situation of our family, we can¡¯t afford to make any mistakes.¡± At this point, he seemed to have thought of something and could not help but sigh softly. ¡°I wonder if your eldest uncle and third uncle are still safe and sound. Let¡¯s hope everything goes well for them too.¡± ¡°They can definitely make it, Father.¡± The girl immediately comforted him. ¡°After all, Eldest Uncle and Third Uncle are very cautious. With Elder Liu helping them, they will definitely be able to leave the Liang Nation safely.¡± As the father and daughter spoke, they had already brought a group of disguised family cultivators into the mortal city, Lian Yun City. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan followed behind them. After the middle-aged man and the girl in the green dress entered Lian Yun City, they started to find a few residences. They asked their clansmen to stay in different residences so that if anything happened, they wouldn¡¯t be caught in one fell swoop. Shen Ruyan, who was following behind the father and daughter, couldn¡¯t help but turn to look at Jiang Chengxuan beside her. ¡°Husband, it seems that these people who have a blood relationship with you have encountered some trouble. Should we go and ask them what¡¯s going on?¡± Jiang Chengxuan shook his head. ¡°There¡¯s no hurry. Let¡¯s observe for a while longer.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded. Soon, she seemed to have sensed something and immediately turned to look at the distant sky. There. A magnificent sword light was speeding towards Lian Yun City. In just a moment, the sword light was already a few kilometers away. Such a huge commotion not only alarmed the father and daughter, but also many mortals in the city subconsciously looked up at the sky. When they saw a Daoist in a blue robe stepping on a flying sword in the sky, a commotion immediately broke out. Many people knelt down and kowtowed to the blue-robed Daoist in the sky, shouting words like ¡°immortal¡±. However, when the middle-aged man and the girl in the green dress saw the blue-robed Daoist in the sky, their expressions changed drastically. ¡°Third Elder of the Origin Returning Sect, Lan Changhe!¡± At this moment, all the family cultivators who had come to this mortal city with the middle-aged man and the girl felt their hearts sink. No one knew better than them how terrifying the strength of the Third Elder of the Origin Returning Sect, Lan Changhe, was. Not only was the other party at the late-stage Foundation Establishment Realm, but he was also a true sword cultivator. It was said that he had once killed several cultivators of the same realm alone and was unscathed. From this, it could be seen how terrifying this person was. However, at this moment, what made the middle-aged man and the girl more concerned was how did Lan Changhe find and catch up to them since they had hidden their whereabouts and even completely disguised themselves as the most ordinary mortals. Just as this question flashed through their minds, they saw Lan Changhe, who was in midair, suddenly look at an old man beside them. Then, he nodded in satisfaction. ¡°Fu Yunsheng, you did well this time. You¡¯ve made a great contribution. Now, you can return to the Origin Returning Sect. We will fulfill all the promises we made to you previously..¡± Chapter 162 - Chapter 162: Betrayer Chapter 162: Betrayer Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing Lan Changhe¡¯s words, the old man called Fu Yunsheng immediately knelt down excitedly and said, ¡°Thank you, Elder Lan! I will definitely be loyal and contribute everything to the Origin Returning Sect!¡± ¡°Elder Fu?¡± However, the middle-aged man and the girl in the green dress heard his words, it was as if they had been struck by lightning. Their faces turned extremely pale. One had to know that the old man in front of them was someone who had served their Jiang family for almost an entire generation. He had grown up in the Jiang family. Although he was a servant, both the middle-aged man and his daughter had never treated him as a servant. They respected him like a member of their family. How could the middle-aged man and his daughter not be shocked and in disbelief when they realized that they had been betrayed by someone they thought they could trust the most? ¡°No, this can¡¯t be true. This can¡¯t be true!¡± The girl in the green dress shook her head vigorously. Clearly, the betrayer of a family had dealt a considerable blow to her and she couldn¡¯t quite wrap her mind around it. The middle-aged man immediately reached out and patted her shoulder. ¡°Yunrou!¡± After being called by her father, the girl slowly came back to her senses. She looked at Fu Yunsheng and asked with difficulty, ¡°Elder Fu, why?¡± Upon hearing her words, Fu Yunsheng looked at Lan Changhe, who was in midair. After receiving a nod from Lan Changhe, he smiled faintly and said, ¡°Miss Yunrou, this will be the last time 1 call you Miss. Actually, you don¡¯t have to be so sad, because from the beginning to the end, I have never been a member of the Jiang family. My real identity is actually a spy of the Origin Returning Sect. However, what 1 didn¡¯t expect was that 1 would stay in your Jiang family for so long. So long that I thought I was going to die in your Jiang family.¡± These words finally completely shattered the last bit of hope in the father and daughter. The middle-aged man suddenly turned to his daughter and said resolutely, ¡°Yunrou, run! Run as far as you can and as fast as you can. I¡¯ll stop them!¡± Hearing that, a strange smile suddenly appeared on Fu Yunsheng¡¯s face. He said leisurely, ¡°Second Master, Miss Yunrou can¡¯t run. Including you and all the Jiang family members, no one can run.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the other members of the Jiang family who had been arranged to stay in other places were actually brought to this residence by a group of disciples wearing the uniform of the Origin Returning Sect. ¡°You¡­!¡± Seeing this, Jiang Renchuan¡¯s eyes turned red. He didn¡¯t expect that Lan Changhe would bring so many disciples to hunt him down. Just as this thought flashed through his mind, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his dantian. Immediately after, he suddenly couldn¡¯t feel the existence of the True Essence in him. No matter how he tried to circulate it, the True Essence in his dantian seemed to have gone dormant. There was no response at all. Jiang Yunrou was in the same situation. Her dantian was in pain and the True Essence in her body could not be used at all. ¡°Fu! Yun! Sheng!¡± Jiang Renchuan suddenly shot a glare at Fu Yunsheng. Fu Yunsheng did not care at all. Instead, he chuckled and said, ¡°Second Master, Miss Yunrou, how is it? The Thousand Nether Powder my Origin Returning Sect refined is quite effective, right? Why do you think I stayed here and told you so much? Do you really think I¡¯m enthusiastic about answering your questions?¡± At this point, Fu Yunsheng stopped looking at Jiang Renchuan and Jiang Yunrou. Instead, he looked at Lan Changhe, who was in midair, and cupped his fists respectfully. ¡°Elder Lan, they are too weak to even resist now. Why don¡¯t you leave them to me and I¡¯ll personally send them to hell?¡± Lan Changhe nodded. ¡°Sure.¡± After a pause, he continued, ¡°But before that, I have to help you get rid of a threat.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, a sword light flashed. In the next moment, Jiang Renchuan, who was standing on the ground, immediately vomited blood and staggered backward.. A bead with lightning suddenly fell from his body. Seeing the bead, Fu Yunsheng¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°It¡¯s the Thunder Cloud Bead!¡± This realization gave him a lingering fear. He knew very well that the Thunder Cloud Bead was a high-grade Level 2 one-time attack tool. Once it was used, even late-stage Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators might be seriously injured or die if they were not careful. For a cultivator like him, who was more than 180 years old and was still at the third level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, if he was really hit by the Thunder Cloud Bead, it was most definitely that he would be struck to death on the spot. At the thought of this, a ferocious expression appeared on Fu Yunsheng¡¯s face. He looked at Jiang Renchuan and said fiercely, ¡°I truly never expected Second Master to have such a trump card on you. You surprised me.¡± With that, he hurriedly turned to Lan Changhe in midair and said gratefully, ¡°Thank you for your help, Elder Lan. If not for your help, I might really have been plotted against by Jiang Renchuan.¡± Lan Changhe nodded. Seeing this, Fu Yunsheng no longer hesitated and raised his hand. A hook-shaped Dharma artifact appeared in his hand. Then, a dazzling cold light instantly burst out from this hook-shaped Dharma artifact and swept towards Jiang Yunrou, who was not far from Jiang Renchuan. ¡°Yunrou!¡± Much to Jiang Renchuan¡¯s surprise, Fu Yunsheng chose to make a move on his daughter first. Fu Yunsheng sneered, ¡°Jiang Renchuan, as a punishment for trying to plot against me, 1 will make you watch your daughter and your clansmen die in front of you!¡± ¡°Father¡­¡± Seeing that the hook-shaped Dharma artifact was getting closer and closer to her, Jiang Yunrou looked terrified. She subconsciously closed her eyes and waited for the moment of death. However, some time passed, and the expected death did not come. She slowly opened her eyes in confusion. What she saw was an unforgettable scene. Between her and the hook-shaped Dharma artifact, two people had appeared at some point. A man and a woman. The man was handsome, and the woman was devastatingly beautiful. However, this was not the most important thing. The most important thing was that the handsome man was actually grabbing the Level 2 hook-shaped Dharma artifact with one hand with ease. No matter how the owner of the hook-shaped Dharma artifact, Fu Yunsheng, exerted strength and infused True Essence into it, it wouldn¡¯t move.. Chapter 163 - Chapter 163: Shock Chapter 163: Shock Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations How is this possible? At this moment, Fu Yunsheng was shocked. Cultivating up until now, he had never seen anyone who could grab a Dharma artifact with brute force like this. Even Lan Changhe, who was in midair, couldn¡¯t hide the look of shock on his face. On the other hand, the moment Jiang Renchuan saw Jiang Chengxuan, his heart throbbed for no reason.. In fact, not only him, but all the Jiang family members present more or less felt an inexplicable connection the moment they saw Jaing Chengxuan. ¡°Fellow Daoist, we are from the Liang Nation¡¯s Origin Returning Sect. We have no intention of offending you. I hope that for the sake of the Origin Returning Sect, you won¡¯t hold it against Fu Yunsheng. Will you do me this favor?¡± At this moment, Lan Changhe, who had been maintaining an indifferent attitude, could no longer stay calm. He immediately flew to Jiang Chengxuan and looked at him. ¡°Don¡¯t hold it against him? Sure.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled faintly and casually threw the hook-shaped Dharma artifact in his hand. Buzz. The hook-shaped Dharma artifact flew back at a speed so fast and carried so much power that ordinary people could not catch up with their eyes at all. There was a puff. The hook-shaped Dharma artifact pierced into Fu Yunsheng¡¯s forehead, nailing him to the ground. His eyes were still wide open in confusion. It was obvious that he did not even know how he died. ¡°You¡­¡± Lan Changhe was instantly enraged, and his expression turned cold. He originally thought that Jiang Chengxuan would not hold it against them on account of their background. From the looks of it, he had thought too simply. He took a deep breath and looked at Jiang Chengxuan again. A surging sword qi instantly erupted from his body. When Jiang Renchuan saw this, his pupils constricted and he reminded, ¡°Sir, he¡¯s a sword cultivator! You have to be careful!¡± As he had yet to confirm if he was related to Jiang Chengxuan, he didn¡¯t dare to call him rashly. Calling him sir wouldn¡¯t appear rude in any given circumstances. Sword cultivator? Interesting. Jiang Chengxuan watched as Lan Changhe took out a silver flying sword from his body. The silver flying sword turned into a rainbow in the air and shot towards Jiang Chengxuan in the blink of an eye. ¡°Hmph!¡± Lan Changhe snorted. ¡°Since you refuse to befriend my Origin Returning Sect, don¡¯t blame me for being rude! What?¡± As soon as he finished speaking, his smug expression was replaced by a horrified expression. In fact. At this moment, not only him, but even Jiang Renchuan, Jiang Yunrou, and the rest of the people present were shocked. Facing Lan Changhe¡¯s almost full-strength slash, Jiang Chengxuan easily crushed the chilling sword light with one hand and grabbed the silver flying sword firmly in his hand. No matter how the silver flying sword struggled, it couldn¡¯t break away from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s grip. ¡°Purple¡­ Violet Palace Realm cultivator!¡± Someone exclaimed. At this moment, the expressions of Lan Changhe and the Origin Returning Sect disciples changed drastically. As the elder and disciples of a Violet Palace Realm sect, no one knew better than them how terrifying a Violet Palace Realm cultivator was. The difference was not something that could be made up for by number. It¡¯s over! Everyone was overwhelmed by a trace of despair. In comparison, Jiang Renchuan was overjoyed. Now, he was almost 80% sure that this Violet Palace Realm cultivator who had suddenly appeared was related to him by blood. If this was true, then the Jiang family might have a chance to make a comeback. BOOM! At this moment, an extremely thick blood mist suddenly rose from Lan Changhe¡¯s body. He actually burned all the blood essence in his body. Like a bolt of lightning, he instantly fled dozens of kilometers away. ¡°I have to run, 1 have to bring this news back to the sect.¡± Lan Changhe roared madly in his heart. ¡°I really did not expect their Jiang family to have a Violet Palace Realm cultivator in the Yun Country. Such a threat has to be eliminated. Otherwise, once the Jiang family took root in the Yun Nation, it would definitely be a huge hidden danger for the Origin Returning Sect.¡± As these thoughts flashed through his mind, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chest. He looked down and saw that a flying sword had pierced through his heart. The powerful sword qi instantly destroyed all his vitality. After casually killing Lan Changhe, Jiang Chengxuan turned to look at the disciples of the Origin Returning Sect. He showed no pity. Although they were mostly Qi Refinement cultivators, Jiang Chengxuan had no intention of letting them off. He transformed his Dharma Power into a gigantic hand and crushed them on the spot. Then, he found Fu Yunsheng¡¯s storage bag and opened it. He took out the antidote for the Thousand Nether Powder and threw it to Jiang Renchuan and the other Jiang family members. ¡°I¡¯ll have to trouble you to clean up the mess. Later, send someone to my place. 1 have something to ask you.¡± With that, Jiang Chengxuan did not stay at the scene for long. Soon, he went to a rather spacious side courtyard with Shen Ruyan.. Chapter 164 - Chapter 164: Blood Channeling Technique Chapter 164: Blood Channeling Technique Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After a while. Jiang Renchuan and Jiang Yunrou arrived at the side courtyard where Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were. When the father and daughter saw Jiang Chengxuan, they immediately bowed to him. ¡°I¡¯m a disciple of the Jiang family in Qi¡¯an County, Liang Nation. Greetings, Ancestor!¡± Jiang Chengxuan raised his eyebrows slightly. He looked up at the two of them and asked calmly, ¡°Are you sure you¡¯re not mistaken? I¡¯m not from your Liang Nation. Until now, I¡¯ve never left the territory of the Yun Nation.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Jiang Renchuan and Jiang Yunrou were not shocked but happy. Jiang Renchuan said, ¡°Ancestor, anything in this world can be faked. Only the connection between bloodlines can¡¯t be fake.¡± At this point, Jiang Renchuan gritted his teeth and said to Jiang Chengxuan resolutely, ¡°There¡¯s a technique in the Jiang family called the Blood Channelling Technique. This technique was left behind by the founding ancestor of the Jiang family. It can help determine if you really have the blood of the Jiang family flowing in you. 1 would like to ask you to cooperate with me to use this technique.¡± As soon as he said this, his daughter, Jiang Yunrou, who was beside him, broke out in cold sweat. One had to know that the person standing in front of them was a Violet Palace Realm cultivator. What if Jiang Chengxuan turned out to have nothing to do with the Jiang family? Or what if Jiang Chengxuan was offended by her father¡¯s words? For Jiang Chengxuan to take her father¡¯s life, it was a piece of cake. Jiang Renchuan obviously knew this very well. Therefore, after he said that, he quickly added. ¡°After this, no matter what the outcome is, I¡¯m willing to share with you the news of an ownerless Level 3 spiritual vein.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but look surprised. Clearly, they did not expect to hear this. ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid that I¡¯ll threaten you to tell me everything?¡± A meaningful smile suddenly appeared on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face as he looked at Jiang Renchuan and asked. Jiang Renchuan and Jiang Yunrou stiffened up for no reason. But soon, Jiang Renchuan shook his head and said, ¡°Ancestor, I¡¯m naturally not your match. However, I¡¯m afraid if you threaten me, you won¡¯t get a word out of me.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was suddenly interested in getting to know more of this Jiang family. ¡°In that case, let¡¯s begin.¡± Jiang Renchuan, who was originally tense, finally relaxed a little. Jiang Yunrou also secretly heaved a sigh of relief. Jiang Renchuan bowed to Jiang Chengxuan with an abnormally solemn expression and said seriously, ¡°Thank you for being cooperative, Ancestor. If anything 1 do offends you, I hope you can forgive me.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Renchuan suddenly bit his index finger. A drop of his blood floated in the air as he quickly formed a hand seal. Then, wisps of indistinct threads began to fly out of the drop of blood that was floating in the air. A mysterious thread first appeared between Jiang Renchuan and Jiang Yunrou. Next were the Jiang clansmen who were currently outside. They sensed the movement of their blood and their hearts throb slightly. Then, they were a little nervous. But above all, they were expectant. It was obvious that these Jiang clansmen knew very well why there was such a throbbing in their hearts. Slowly, more and more threads flew out of the drop of blood. Jiang Chengxuan, who was standing in front of Jiang Renchuan and his daughter, suddenly seemed to have sensed something and immediately reached out to grab it. Buzz! In an instant, a thick blood light suddenly erupted in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s palm. Then. Jiang Renchuan, who was casting the Bloodline channeling Technique, and Jiang Yunrou, who was beside him, suddenly trembled. In the next moment, the father and daughter both revealed a look of shock. Jiang Yunrou could not hold back the excitement and shouted, ¡°Ancestor, it¡¯s really Ancestor! Moreover, you are the lineal ancestor of our bloodline!¡± This was also the main reason why she and Jiang Renchuan had such a huge reaction. They really did not expect that Jiang Chengxuan was their lineal ancestor. Although there should be many generations between the two sides, the direct lineage was real. At this moment, even Jiang Chengxuan was quite shocked. No one knew better than him about his background. However, the strong throbbing in his heart was too real that it couldn¡¯t be faked. What was going on? Jiang Chengxuan suddenly felt that it was really necessary for him to use the Heavenly Calculation Technique to deduce. At that moment. A faint light appeared on his fingertips. An extremely mysterious and obscure aura began to appear on his body. At the side, Shen Ruyan¡¯s beautiful eyes narrowed. She turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan with a hint of worry on her face. She wondered if her husband would have to pay a huge price for using such a technique. Just as this thought flashed through her mind, she saw that Jiang Chengxuan had already stopped what he was doing. He turned around and shook his head at Shen Ruyan with a smile, indicating that he was fine. Only then did Shen Ruyan feel a little relieved. She then asked curiously via voice transmission, ¡°Husband, did you deduce anything just now?¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan pondered for a moment before nodding slightly. ¡°I did. There is indeed a direct lineage between me and them. In terms of seniority, I¡¯m also much higher than them. But that¡¯s what¡¯s confusing me. Logically speaking, their seniority should be higher than mine. However, the deduction just now told me that this was not the case. As for why this is the case, I don¡¯t know. If I forcefully try to deduce it, my intuition tells me that there will probably be a very terrifying backlash..¡± Chapter 165 - Chapter 165: Jiang Immortal Family Chapter 165: Jiang Immortal Family Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°That serious?¡± Shen Ruyan was shocked. Then, a solemn expression appeared on her face. According to the situation, her husband¡¯s true identity and background, including his parents and sister, were probably not as simple as they seemed. Otherwise, the result of the Heavenly Calculation Technique would definitely not be like this. Jiang Chengxuan had clearly thought of this too. This caused some doubts to arise in his heart. Could it be that he, his parents, and his little sister were really hiding something that he did not know? Putting these thoughts aside for the time being, Jiang Chengxuan looked at Jiang Renchuan and Jiang Yunrou again. At this moment, Jiang Renchuan and Jiang Yunrou had yet to come back to their senses. There was still a trace of unconcealed excitement on their faces. ¡°Cough cough¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan suddenly coughed twice. Jiang Renchuan and Jiang Yunrou, who were still overjoyed at the good news, immediately jolted and finally pulled their thoughts back to reality. Then, the father and daughter bowed to Jiang Chengxuan deeply. ¡°Jiang Renchuan, a descendant of the Jiang family in Qi¡¯an County, Liang Nation.¡± ¡°Jiang Yunrou, a descendant of the Jiang family.¡± ¡°Greetings, Ancestor!¡± This time, the father and daughter¡¯s attitude was obviously more sincere and respectful than before. As for the reason, it was needless to say. Jiang Chengxuan waved his hand. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s forget about the formalities before we get to the bottom of it. I wasn¡¯t lying to you when I said that until now, I¡¯ve really never left the territory of the Yun Nation. Therefore, I don¡¯t have the slightest idea about the Jiang family you are talking about. If you don¡¯t mind, tell me in detail about the Jiang family.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, the father and daughter couldn¡¯t help but look at each other. Jiang Renchuan said, ¡°Ancestor, I might be able to give you some reference as to why you lived in the Yun Nation since you were young. ¡°However, before that, 1 need to ask you a question. Ancestor, did you live alone in the Yun Nation since you were young, or did you live in the Yun Nation with your clansmen?¡± Jiang Chengxuan thought about this question for a while before answering, ¡°I lived in the Yun Nation with my clansmen.¡± Although there were only his parents and sister at home. However, he knew that most of the people in the town they used to live in had the surname Jiang. Moreover, most of them were relatives. ¡°Then 1 think I know something.¡± Jiang Renchuan suddenly nodded and said, ¡°To be honest, there was a very glorious period in our Jiang family. However, perhaps that period of time was too long ago, or perhaps the Ancestors had used a special method to hide it. Apart from knowing that there was a glorious period, we don¡¯t know about anything else. However, there is one thing that we know very well. That is, in a certain period of time, the Ancestors divided the Jiang family into many branches and scattered them everywhere. After many generations, None of us knew how many scattered clansmen are still alive in this world. Even if there is, we don¡¯t know their exact whereabouts. From what I heard, Ancestor, you should belong to the branch that was once scattered to the Yun Nation. It¡¯s also possible that your branch was not in the Yun Nation at first but later moved to the Yun Nation. However, no matter what, you are the same as us. You belong to the Jiang family and are also the direct ancestor of our bloodline.¡± Then, Jiang Renchuan carefully introduced the Jiang family in Qi¡¯an County, Liang Nation, to Jiang Chengxuan.. To put it simply, The Jiang family in Liang Nation was currently a Violet Palace Realm Immortal Family. In the past, when they were at their most glorious, there were even two Golden Core ancestors in the family. However, after that, the Jiang family gradually began to decline. Now, the last second level Violet Palace Realm ancestor also died not long ago. Strictly speaking, the current Jiang family could no longer be considered a Violet Palace Immortal Family. If no new Violet Palace Realm cultivator appeared in the Jiang family in the near future, they would officially fall from the position of Violet Palace Immortal Family and become a Foundation Establishment Family. At that time, the spiritual veins and industries would probably be coveted by many people. According to Jiang Renchuan and his daughter, the main reason why the Origin Returning Sect hunted down the Jiang family and even chased them all the way to the Yun Nation was that they knew the last Violet Palace Realm cultivator in the Jiang family had died and they couldn¡¯t wait to settle the score. In the cultivation world, anything that could cause hatred and conflict between the two Violet Palace Realm factions was definitely related to benefits. This had nothing to do with right or wrong. It was only a matter of which side you were with. If he was the person in charge of the Origin Returning Sect, when he found out that the ancestor of the enemy faction had passed away, he would also have the intention to eliminate them. This way, not only could he get rid of a hidden threat for his sect, but he could also obtain a large number of cultivation resources. After all, no one could resist the temptation of the treasures owned by a Violet Palace Realm cultivator. If they really had to blame someone, they could only blame themselves for not being strong enough and not having enough foresight. If they could secretly transfer some clansmen away before the Violet Palace Realm Ancestor passed away, the situation wouldn¡¯t have turned out like this. Unfortunately, according to Jiang Renchuan, at that time, although he was considered an elder with real power in the family, he did not have the right to make a decision. The Violet Palace Realm Ancestor had the final say about everything. This was also the biggest drawback of a cultivation family. When one knew that their Dao path was hopeless, it was inevitable that they would shift their focus. It would be fine if they were focused on supporting the family and did not have much selfishness. Once they started to covet power and enjoy the feeling of above hundreds of thousands of people, no matter if it was the Violet Palace Immortal Family or the Golden Core Immortal Family, they would definitely be finished. It was the reason for downfall for the Zhang Immortal family back then and the Jiang Immortal family now. At this moment, Jiang Renchuan and Jiang Yunrou looked at Jiang Chengxuan and suddenly knelt down together. Jiang Renchuan said, ¡°Ancestor, please return to the family and be in charge. In the future, my brothers and I will listen to your orders unconditionally!¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan did not agree. Instead, he stood up and looked at the two of them. ¡°From what you just said, your eldest brother, third brother, and some other members of the Jiang family are not in a good situation. There¡¯s a high chance that they are being hunted down and killed by the Origin Returning Sect, right?¡± Before Jiang Renchuan could answer, Jiang Chengxuan continued, ¡°I think you should have a way to contact those people, right?¡± Chapter 166 - Chapter 166: The Myriad Wind Forest Chapter 166: The Myriad Wind Forest Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Jiang Renchuan and Jiang Yunrou seemed to have thought of something and were immediately delighted. Jiang Renchuan couldn¡¯t hide his excitement. ¡°Ancestor, you want to¡­?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°I also want to get to know the other members of the Jiang family.¡± In other words, if the other members of the Jiang family were good people, it was not impossible for him to acknowledge this family. After all, he had yet to figure out where to go next. It was not a bad idea to take over a family that was closely related to him. However, the premise was that the remaining members of the Jiang family were not a bunch of idiots. Otherwise, even if an Immortal family with huge resources was thrown to him, Jiang Chengxuan would not choose to take over it. He did not want to lead a group of brainless idiots who didn¡¯t know their limits. If he did it, he would only be digging his own grave. Jiang Renchuan could more or less guess what Jiang Chengxuan was thinking. He guaranteed, ¡°Ancestor, don¡¯t worry. Our clansmen will not disappoint you.¡± Jiang Chengxuan only smiled at this. He would not believe it just because Jiang Renchuan said so. He wanted to use his own eyes to see and judge just like how he judged Jiang Renchuan. It was precisely because Jiang Renchuan gave him a good impression that he had thoughts of taking over the family. Otherwise, he would at most save him this time and not have anything to do with each other in the future. After a while. Jiang Renchuan had already used their special communication method to contact a group of the Jiang family who were on the run. Among them were his eldest brother, Jiang Renyi, and his third brother, Jiang Rendao. The two brothers had always been together. Now, like Jiang Renchuan, they had successfully arrived in the Yun Nation. As for the others that he could not get in touch with, Jiang Renchuan had a bad feeling. Perhaps those people were caught up by the Origin Returning Sect and were wiped out. There was nothing he could do about it. Jiang Chengxuan pondered for a moment before saying, ¡°Let¡¯s go. Bring me to see your two brothers first.¡± Through the talk, Jiang Chengxuan learned that Jiang Renchuan and the other two brothers were the three people with the most say other than the Violet Palace Realm Ancestor. In addition, there was a cultivator with another surname called Liu Linglong. She was also considered the butler of the Jiang Immortal family. Under her care, the family was well-organized. She was the daughter of a close friend of the previous Ancestor of the Zhang family and had grown up in the Jiang family since she was young. Strictly speaking, her seniority was even on par with the Violet Palace Realm Ancestor who had already passed away. It was just that Liu Linglong would never mention her seniority to feel superior. Just as Jiang Chengxuan and the others were about to head out to meet up with Jiang Renchuan¡¯s brothers, in the Yun Nation, there was a place called the Myriad Wind Forest. This was the border between the human and demon races. It is also an area adjacent to the Yun and Liang Nations. Because there were evil winds all year round, the living conditions were extremely harsh and it was uninhabited by both humans and demons. Under normal circumstances, it was extremely difficult to find traces of humans and demons here. However, today, a large group of people gathered at the core area of the Myriad Wind Forest. Spiritual light flowed around these people. One could see that there were Dharma artifacts floating in front of them or above their heads to resist the evil wind that kept surging over. They were led by two men and a woman. The man had a square face and thick eyebrows. He walked with a faint dignity and looked to be in his fifties. The other man had a well-proportioned figure and sharp eyes. He emitted a faint murderous aura and looked to be in his forties. As for the woman, she was wearing a pink dress. She had beautiful facial features and a graceful figure. There was an orange bell at her waist. She looked like a woman in her twenties, but at the same time, she had a unique temperament that only mature women had. These three people were none other than Jiang Renchuan¡¯s eldest brother and third brother, Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and Liu Linglong. At this moment, they were carefully observing their surroundings. Jiang Rendao said, ¡°Brother, Elder Liu, we¡¯re finally in the territory of the Yun Nation. Presumably, those guys from the Origin Returning Sect shouldn¡¯t be able to catch up to us for the time being. Next, it¡¯s about time for us to consider what we should do to survive in the cultivation world of the Yun Nation.¡± Hearing Jiang Rendao¡¯s words, Jiang Renyi and Liu Linglong nodded slightly. Jiang Renyi said, ¡°I just received news that Second Brother seems to have encountered some good news. Now, he¡¯s already heading towards us. I believe that in a few days, we will be able to meet up.¡± ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve also received this news.¡± Jiang Rendao nodded. ¡°I wonder if Second Brother¡¯s journey was smooth. Did he encounter people from the Origin Returning Sect?¡± ¡°We will naturally know about this when we meet up.¡± As soon as Jiang Renyi finished speaking, his heart skipped a beat. Following that, Jiang Rendao and Liu Linglong seemed to have also sensed something, and their expressions changed slightly. Almost instinctively, the three of them and everyone present turned to look in a certain direction. There. At some point, huge figures suddenly appeared. Seeing those figures, Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and Liu Linglong¡¯s eyes widened in shock. ¡°Those are? Demon beasts¡­ Giant Gale Crocodiles!¡± Chapter 167 - Chapter 167: Despair, Level 3 Giant Gale Crocodile! Chapter 167: Despair, Level 3 Giant Gale Crocodile! Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The Giant Gale Crocodile was a demon beast with two attributes, wind and fire. Normally, they would stay in their den, the Netherflame Swamp. Only when they reached their reproduction period or needed a large amount of evil wind to temper themselves would they look for a place where evil winds appeared. There was no doubt that Jiang Renyi and the others were in bad luck. Now that they were face to face, a battle was inevitable. However, given the current environment, they were obviously at a disadvantage when fighting against a demon beast with wind and fire attributes. If they were not careful, there was a high chance that they would suffer serious casualties. Those people who were still alive were the cornerstones of the future Jiang family. If the casualty was too great, not to mention rising again, it would probably be extremely difficult for the Jiang family to even gain a foothold in the cultivation world of the Yun Nation. THUD! thud! THUD! However, at this moment, heavy footsteps suddenly came from behind the Giant Gale Crocodiles. As the footsteps sounded, the ground was also trembling. This caused the expressions of Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and Liu Linglong to change drastically. The other members of the Jiang family held their breaths nervously. Everyone looked ahead. Behind the Giant Gale Crocodiles, a figure even larger than the Giant Gale Crocodiles suddenly appeared. It was more than a hundred feet tall. Like a huge mountain that carried powerful pressure, it was coming at them. An extremely scary aura caused everyone¡¯s heart to skip a beat. Their faces turned extremely pale at this moment. ¡°Level¡­ Level 3 Giant Gale Crocodile!¡± Jiang Rendao spat out these words with difficulty. Following that, a look of despair also appeared on the face of Jiang Renyi, Liu Linglong, and the others. Originally, when they saw so many Giant Gale Crocodiles, they already felt immense pressure. They felt that they were probably doomed this time. However, when they discovered that there was actually a Level 3 Giant Gale Crocodile, the pressure in their hearts turned into despair. No one knew better than them what a Level 3 Giant Gale Crocodile and dozens of Level 1 and Level 2 Giant Gale Crocodiles meant. It was not an exaggeration to say that it was almost impossible for them to escape from the mouths of these demon beasts. ¡°Hehe, I really didn¡¯t expect to encounter a large group of humans here this time.¡± Suddenly, the Level 3 Giant Gale Crocodile let out a sinister laugh. ¡°It just so happens that I haven¡¯t had a bite of human flesh for a long time. Today, 1 can eat to my heart¡¯s content.¡± ¡°Roar! Roar! Roar!¡± Hearing this Level 3 Giant Gale Crocodile¡¯s words, the other Giant Gale Crocodiles echoed with roars. This made the despair in Jiang Renyi and the others¡¯ hearts intensify. Suddenly. A hint of mockery flashed across the Level 3 Giant Gale Crocodile¡¯s eyes. It continued, ¡°However, I can give you a chance. As long as you¡¯re willing to acknowledge me as your master and willingly open your sea of consciousness so that I can cast a restriction on you, 1 can let you off. Do you want to consider it? You only have one chance. If you miss it, all of you will die today!¡± At the end of the sentence, this Level 3 Giant Gale Crocodile finally revealed its true ferocity. The terrifying aura was like an ocean, instantly covering a radius of five kilometers. These words infuriated Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, Liu Linglong, and the others. The Giant Gale Crocodile actually wanted them to betray the human race and become its servants. What kind of joke was this? In the past, how many of their clansmen had died at the hands of the demon beasts? It was not an exaggeration to say that unless either of the two sides was eliminated, the hatred between the human and demon races was almost irreconcilable. Once they really agreed to be its servants, they would definitely be used as a weapon to stab the human race in the back at the critical moment. This was something Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and Liu Linglong could not agree to no matter what. Even if it meant death. However, even the most united family would eventually fall apart. Especially when facing a life and death situation. Two people suddenly stepped forward. Without a word, they knelt down to the Level 3 Giant Gale Crocodile and said, ¡°I¡¯m willing! I¡¯m willing! Please spare us, Ancestor! As long as you can spare our lives, no matter what you ask us to do, we will do it unconditionally and devotedly.¡± ¡°Jiang Zhiyuan, Jiang Zhifeng, you guys¡­!¡± Seeing the two Jiang family members who suddenly stepped forward, Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, Liu Linglong, and the others were shocked. They really did not expect that there would really be clansmen among them who were willing to submit to demon beasts. It had to be known that anyone who was in this group now was regarded by Jiang Renyi and the others as the future hope of the family. In the end, the future hope of the family bowed to a demon beast. At this moment, Jiang Renyi and the others were disappointed. Jiang Renyi said, ¡°Zhiyuan, Zhifeng, do you know what you¡¯re doing?¡± Chapter 168 - Chapter 168: Violet Palace Realm Cultivators? Chapter 168: Violet Palace Realm Cultivators? Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing Jiang Renyi¡¯s words, a look of guilt flashed across Jiang Zhiyuan and Jiang Zhifeng¡¯s faces, but they quickly regained their determination. Jiang Zhiyuan said, ¡°Eldest Granduncle, we just don¡¯t want to die. We just want to live. We didn¡¯t do anything wrong.¡± ¡°Yes, we just don¡¯t want to die and want to live. We didn¡¯t do anything wrong!¡± Jiang Zhifeng nodded affirmatively. ¡°We cultivated so hard for so many decades. We are unwilling to die in the middle of nowhere!¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right. We can¡¯t accept it!¡± At the end, the two of them seemed to have completely convinced themselves, and their expressions became more and more determined. When Jiang Renyi and Jiang Rendao saw this scene, a look of disappointment and pain instantly appeared on their faces. Jiang Rendao said, ¡°In order to survive, you will not even hesitate to betray your family and the human race, is that so?¡± At this moment, Jiang Zhiyuan and Jiang Zhifeng had clearly made up their minds. When they heard Jiang Rendao¡¯s words, they immediately shook their heads decisively. ¡°Third Granduncle, you don¡¯t have to say anymore. We¡¯ve made up our minds. We won¡¯t regret it!¡± With that, the two of them wanted to get up and walk towards the Level 3 Giant Gale Crocodile. Unexpectedly, at this moment, a saber light suddenly appeared in front of them. A long saber that was emitting a cold aura instantly swept past their necks, taking away their lives. This was something that the two of them, and even the Level 3 Giant Gale Crocodile, did not expect. The two of them stared blankly at Jiang Rendao, who was sheathing his saber. They only spat out the word ¡°why¡± before slowly falling to the ground. Jiang Rendao said, ¡°It¡¯s not wrong for you to not want to die and want to live. But what makes you think that I¡¯ll let you off just like that after you betray the family and the human race?¡± At this point, Jiang Rendao and Jiang Renyi looked at the other clansmen present with extremely sharp gazes and said coldly, ¡°Is there anyone among you who wants to be like Zhiyuan and Zhifeng?¡± Everyone¡¯s hearts skipped a beat, and they shook their heads vigorously. ¡°No!¡± Clap! Clap! Clap! At this moment, a soft clapping sound suddenly came from behind them. Everyone was stunned and subconsciously turned around to find that a group of people had appeared at some point. The two in the lead were a man and a woman. The man was as handsome, while the woman was devastatingly beautiful. Beside them was a father and daughter. It was Jiang Renchuan and his daughter, Jiang Yunrou. ¡°Second Brother, why are you here?¡± Upon seeing Jiang Renchuan, Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and Liu Linglong were shocked instead of happy. They did not expect Jiang Renchuan and the others to arrive at such a juncture. Didn¡¯t this mean that the Jiang Immortal Family would perhaps cease to exist today? However, before they could say anything else, they were surprised to find that the Level 3 Giant Gale Crocodile opposite them, which was originally looking at them with a teasing gaze, now had a hint of shock and seriousness in its eyes. Even its huge body subconsciously took a step back. What is going on? Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, Liu Linglong, and the others were puzzled. But soon, they had an answer. The Level 3 Giant Gale Crocodile suddenly spat out a few words. ¡°Human Violet Palace Realm cultivators!¡± Violet Palace Realm cultivators? Jiang Renyi and the others were dumbfounded. Following the gaze of the Level 3 Giant Gale Crocodile, Jiang Renyi and the others finally paid attention to the young man and woman. They were Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan! Are the two of them Violet Palace Realm cultivators? This unbelievable thought arose in the hearts of the Jiang clansmen. While everyone else was dumbfounded, Jiang Chengxuan, who was in front of the group, chuckled. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to be lucky enough to obtain a Level 3 demon core on this trip.¡± ¡°How dare you!¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s arrogant words, the Level 3 Giant Gale Crocodile was furious. Its snake-like eyes revealed an incomparably ferocious killing intent. ¡°Human, do you really think you can take my core?¡± ¡°Whether 1 can or not, we¡¯ll see very soon.¡± Jiang Chengxuan chuckled again. With that, he took a step forward. Then, blazing rings of fire suddenly rose around him. Immediately after, the Level 3 Dharma treasure, the Vermillion Fire Sword, suddenly turned into an iridescent light and arrived in front of the Level 3 Giant Gale Crocodile at a speed that could not be seen with the naked eye! ¡°ROAR!¡± The Giant Gale Crocodile roared angrily. Then, it suddenly breathed a ball of dark fire from its mouth. Like an apocalyptic storm, it immediately collided fiercely with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Vermillion Fire Sword. Rumble! At this moment, a huge shockwave spread out. All the trees within a five-kilometer radius were instantly reduced to dust. Under the impact of the collision, spiderweb-like cracks appeared on the ground. Even the evil wind that whistled all year round seemed to have stopped for a moment. Only when Jiang Chengxuan and the Level 3 Giant Gale Crocodile appeared again did the surrounding evil wind begin to howl in an even more ferocious manner. Seeing this, Jiang Renyi and the others, who had already retreated far away, could not hide the shock in their eyes. They were certain that their ancestor, who had just passed away, was definitely not as powerful as the person in front of them. He was probably not an ordinary Violet Palace Realm cultivator. Just as these thoughts flashed through their minds, Jiang Chengxuan had already made another move. This time, other than taking out the Vermillion Fire Sword, he also took out the Vining Wood Sword that he had obtained from Yao Jiangtian. The red and green flying swords circled around the Level 3 Giant Gale Crocodile, inflicting sword marks on its body. ¡°ROAR!¡± Finally. The Giant Gale Crocodile seemed to be forced into a corner. It suddenly opened its mouth and spat. With a buzz, a six-story pagoda suddenly flew out of its huge mouth. A series of crisp clangs could be heard. Not only did the six-story pagoda block the attacks of the Vermillion Fire Sword and the Vining Wood Sword, but it also released a gravitational force that temporarily pressed the two flying swords at the bottom of the pagoda. What? Seeing this scene, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed. A human Dharma treasure! BOOM! Suddenly, The phantom of a dragon elephant appeared behind Jiang Chengxuan. His hands instantly grabbed the two Dharma treasure flying swords and exerted strength. With a rumble, the six-story pagoda that was originally suppressing the two flying swords was actually lifted by Jiang Chengxuan! Chapter 169 - Chapter 169: Ancestor, Please Return to the Family with Us! Chapter 169: Ancestor, Please Return to the Family with Us! Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°What?¡± The Level 3 Giant Gale Crocodile was struck dumb. It had to be known that the pagoda was called the Six Directions Pegoda. It was made of the heaviest dark bronze iron, Hundred Condensation Lead, Thousand Layered Cloud Iron, and other supplementary materials. There were also dozens of Gravity Array Runes attached to it. Not only was it an extremely powerful defensive Dharma treasure, but when the gravity array runes were activated, it could also be used to suppress the cultivators and their Dharma treasure. However, Jiang Chengxuan actually used his brute force and the two flying swords to lift the Six Directions Pegoda up. How terrifying was this physical strength? The Level 3 Giant Gale Crocodile already had the intention to run away. However, just as this thought arose in its mind, a sword beam that was almost invisible to the naked eye suddenly appeared in front of the Level 3 Giant Gale Crocodile. There was a swoosh.. When everyone reacted, they saw that there was already a clear sword hole on the forehead of the Level 3 Giant Gale Crocodile. It immediately let out a roar filled with pain and fear. Its huge body fell and rolled to the ground. Rumble! The ground shook. In the distance, Jiang Renyi and the others had no idea what had happened. They saw Jiang Chengxuan forcefully lift the six-story pagoda with his physical strength. Then, the Level 3 Giant Gale Crocodile seemed to have suddenly gone crazy and rolled violently on the ground. However, it didn¡¯t roll for long. After a while, it completely stopped. Jiang Renyi and the others investigated with their divine sense and were shocked to discover that the Level 3 Giant Gale Crocodile was already dead! Everyone could not help but gasp. It was easy to defeat or repel an enemy of the same realm, but it was quite difficult to kill them. Without strength and methods that were a few levels higher, it was almost impossible. From this, it could be seen how powerful Jiang Chengxuan was. In fact, even Jiang Renchuan and Jiang Yunrou did not expect Jiang Chengxuan to be able to kill the Level 3 Giant Gale Crocodile. Without the Level 3 Giant Gale Crocodile, it did not take long for the rest of the Giant Gale Crocodiles to die in the hands of the Jiang family under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s command. After they cleaned up the battlefield, Under the lead of Jiang Renchuan and Jiang Yunrou, the group returned to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. At this moment, they had already learned Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s identity and background from Jiang Renchuan and Jiang Yunrou. It would be a lie to say they weren¡¯t shocked. They never expected that they would have a Violet Palace Realm Ancestor outside Liang Nation. The group immediately bowed to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Greetings, Ancestor!¡± Jiang Chengxuan glanced at them and nodded. ¡°I saw what you did just now. You guys are not bad. Get up.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and the others did not stand up immediately. A hint of hesitation appeared on the faces of the two brothers. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan asked, ¡°Why? Is there a problem?¡± Jiang Renyi and Jiang Rendao looked at each other. Jiang Renyi looked apologetic, but he still bit the bullet and said, ¡°Ancestor, although our request is a little presumptuous, we still hope that you can allow us to use the Blood Channelling Technique again. If we have offended you in any way, we are willing to bear the responsibility, but I hope you can fulfill our wish!¡± With that, Jiang Renyi and Jiang Rendao knelt in front of Jiang Chengxuan and kowtowed to him a few times. Jiang Renchuan, who was standing at the side, looked a little nervous. He knew that his two brothers were like him. Without personally confirming that there was indeed a blood relationship between them, even if Jiang Chengxuan was a Violet Palace Realm cultivator, they would not recognize him as their ancestor. However, he did not know if Jiang Chengxuan would be angered by their request. Liu Linglong and the other members of the Jiang family present looked at Jiang Chengxuan nervously. Jiang Chengxuan did not think much of it. He nodded slightly and replied. ¡°Sure..¡± Chapter 170 - Chapter 170: Ancestor, Please Return to the Family with Chapter 170: Ancestor, Please Return to the Family with Us! (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing this, Jiang Renyi and Jiang Rendao looked overjoyed. The others also heaved a sigh of relief. Jiang Renyi nodded at Jiang Chengxuan before casting the Blood Channelling Technique. After a while. All the Jiang clansmen present clearly felt the throbbing of their blood. When Jiang Chengxuan reached out and grabbed Jiang Renyi¡¯s drop of blood that was floating in the air, an extremely strong resonance erupted. The situation was exactly the same as when Jiang Renchuan used the Blood Channeling Technique. At this moment, everyone present was 100% certain that Jiang Chengxuan was their Ancestor. This realization also made them excited beyond words. ¡°Ancestor, you are really the Ancestor of the Jiang family!¡± Someone couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. No one knew better than these fleeing Jiang clansmen how lucky and important it was for them to find a Violet Palace Realm Ancestor who was related to them by blood. This was like suddenly seeing a ray of light that could guide them out of the dark path. How could they not be excited and even ecstatic? ¡°My apologies, Ancestor, for making such a presumptuous request just now. You can punish us!¡± Suddenly, after confirming that Jiang Chengxuan was indeed related to them by blood, Jiang Renyi and Jiang Rendao immediately knelt in front of Jiang Chengxuan again. With a thud, they knocked their heads on the ground, and a large pool of blood immediately seeped out. Everyone present was caught off guard. However, they all remained silent. Indeed. Strictly speaking, what Jiang Renyi and Jiang Rendao did just now was actually quite disrespectful. If Jiang Chengxuan really wanted to punish them, no one would complain. However, Jiang Chengxuan did not take it to heart. On the contrary, he quite admired Jiang Renyi and Jiang Rendao¡¯s courage. Facing a Violet Palace Realm cultivator like him, they didn¡¯t have a servile attitude. Instead, they were brave enough to voice their doubts. At that moment. Jiang Chengxuan raised his hand slightly. A gentle Dharmic power immediately supported Jiang Renyi and Jiang Rendao and helped them stand up. Then, he smiled and said, ¡°There¡¯s no need for that. I¡¯m not offended, and you don¡¯t have to blame yourself.¡± In other words, Jiang Chengxuan had acknowledged this family. This made Jiang Renchuan, Jiang Yunrou, Liu Linglong, and the others present look delighted. Jiang Renyi and Jiang Rendao also heaved a long sigh of relief. It was not easy for them to have found an ancestor who was related to them by blood. If he was displeased and even left because of what happened just now, the two brothers would really become sinners of the Jiang family. Thank goodness. This ancestor was unexpectedly magnanimous. Not only did he not mind their disrespectful behavior just now, but he also praised them. This also made Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and even Jiang Renchuan feel touched. From the bottom of their hearts, they looked up to Jiang Chengxuan. At that moment. Almost at the same time, the group knelt down to Jiang Chengxuan and shouted, ¡°We, the disciples of the Jiang family, sincerely hope that you can return to the family with us!¡± ¡°We, the disciples of the Jiang family, sincerely hope that you can return to the family with us!¡± ¡°We, the disciples of the Jiang family, sincerely hope that you can return to the family with us!¡± The pleas gradually converged into a torrent that kept replaying in the sky above the Myriad Wind Forest. ¡°We, the disciples of the Jiang family, sincerely hope that you can return to the family with us!¡± Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but turn to look at Shen Ruyan. Shen Ruyan smiled at him. ¡°Husband, you can decide for yourself on this matter.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. At that moment, he did not hesitate. Taking over such a family was more beneficial than harmful to him and Shen Ruyan. They needed a huge family to give them the resources they needed and the convenience of many matters. Similarly. The Jiang disciples also needed a Violet Palace Realm Ancestor to protect them and help them regain a foothold in the cultivation world of the Liang Nation.. Chapter 171 - Chapter 171: Ancestor, Please Return to the Family with Chapter 171: Ancestor, Please Return to the Family with Us! (3) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations It could be said that both sides needed each other. After Jiang Chengxuan agreed, Jiang Renyi immediately handed a few jade slips to him and said respectfully, ¡°Ancestor, these are the cultivation techniques, divine powers, various alchemy and weapon refinement methods that the Jiang family currently has. In addition, it also listed some industries and resources we have in the Liang Nation. Ancestor, when you have time, please take a look.¡± It was not an exaggeration to say that Jiang Renyi had already handed over the foundation of the Jiang Immortal family to Jiang Chengxuan. This was also a very necessary thing. Since they had officially acknowledged Jiang Chengxuan as their ancestor, they naturally needed to show sincerity. While praising these three brothers in his heart, Jiang Chengxuan had already browsed through the jade slips in his hand. As expected of a family that had produced two Golden Core cultivators, the quality and quantity of the resources in their possession were not something ordinary Violet Palace Realm immortals could compare to. Although the Jiang Immortal Family had already declined and lost a good portion of their foundation, some of the core things that only core members could access were well-preserved. For example, high-grade Level 3 cultivation techniques. High-grade weapon refinement, alchemy, array formation, talisman making, and so on. They were all very helpful to the current Jiang Chengxuan. Fortunately, the Jiang Immortal family didn¡¯t have Level 4 resources. Otherwise, they would probably have been targeted by Golden Core Realm cultivators long ago. After all, Level 4 resources were too precious in the cultivation world of the Yun and Liang Nations. After putting away the jade slips in his hand, Jiang Chengxuan looked at Jiang Renyi and the others present. Then, he smiled and pointed at Shen Ruyan beside him. ¡°Let me introduce you. This is my Dao Companion, Shen Ruyan. She¡¯s from the Shen Immortal Family of the Yun Nation. Now, she¡¯s in the Violet Palace Realm like me.¡± Even though everyone had more or less guessed Shen Ruyan¡¯s identity, hearing it from Jiang Chengxuan, they were still pleasantly surprised. This meant that the Jiang Immortal family would have two Violet Palace Realm ancestors now. Thinking of this, Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, Jiang Renchuan, and the other disciples of the Jiang family bowed to Shen Ruyan respectfully. ¡°Greetings, Ancestor!¡± Shen Ruyan smiled and nodded. She suggested, ¡°I see that you and my husband are not many generations apart. There is no need to call us ancestors. Just address us according to the seniority. Husband, what do you think?¡± At this point, she turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°I agree.¡± He looked at Jiang Renyi and the others. ¡°Renyi, Rendao, and Renchuan, according to seniority, you can call me granduncle in the future. As for Elder Liu, your seniority is actually about the same as mine. Calling me Supreme Elder will be fine.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Jiang Renyi and the others were clearly a little hesitant. Liu Linglong also felt that it was not appropriate. However, before they could speak, Jiang Chengxuan changed the topic and asked, ¡°By the way, other than you guys, are there any other Jiang family disciples outside? Have you contacted them?¡± Jiang Renyi and the others¡¯ expressions darkened when they suddenly heard Jiang Chengxuan mention this. Jiang Renchuan shook his head and said dejectedly, ¡°I¡¯ve tried to contact the other clansmen, but 1 didn¡¯t receive any reply..¡± Chapter 172 - Chapter 172: Its You Guys! The Remaining Members of the Jiang Family! Chapter 172: It¡¯s You Guys! The Remaining Members of the Jiang Family! Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations In other words, other than them, the rest of the Jiang family might have encountered misfortunes. Being targeted by the enemy Violet Palace Immortal Sect, they were already considered lucky to be able to escape. It was not an exaggeration to say that if not for Jiang Chengxuan, they would probably have turned into a pile of bones by now. ¡°Tell me in detail about the Origin Returning Sect.¡± Since they had already decided to take over the Jiang Immortal Family, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan naturally needed to understand their enemy, the Origin Returning Sect. To put it simply, The Origin Returning Sect was actually not a powerful Violet Palace Immortal Sect. It was backed by two Violet Palace cultivators. One of them was called Zhao Mingfang, a newly-advanced first level Violet Palace cultivator. The other person was called Shi Yifei, the true ancestor of the Origin Returning Sect. He was also a veteran Violet Palace cultivator. His cultivation level had reached the third. sin addition, there were 13 Foundation Establishment elders under the Origin Returning Sect. Among them, First Elder Zhang Qingfeng, Second Elder Bai Xuanhong, and Third Elder Lan Changhe were all late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators. Among the three, Third Elder Lan Changhe had already been killed by Jiang Chengxuan. It was also worth mentioning that in Qi¡¯an County, there was another Violet Palace Immortal Family, the You family. The Dao companion of the second elder of the You family was the disciple of Zhao Mingfang, the newly advanced Violet Palace cultivator of the Origin Returning Sect. Her name was Xue Weier, and she was at the fifth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. The relationship between the two forces was quite good. Usually, they interacted a lot. It was unknown if the You family was helping the Origin Returning Sect deal with the Jiang family this time. Most likely, they weren¡¯t. For one thing, the Violet Palace Ancestor of the You family did not have much life span left. He would not easily get involved in the battle between two Violet Palace forces. However, the most important reason was that the Origin Returning Sect had always been greedy. They probably wouldn¡¯t be willing to share the resources of the Jiang family with anyone else. After understanding this situation, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had a rough idea. ¡°In that case, we will immediately return to Qi¡¯an County with you. While the Origin Returning Sect is unprepared, we might be able to catch them off guard.¡± Jiang Chengxuan spoke slowly. ¡°If we can take this opportunity to lure out the two Violet Palace cultivators of the Origin Returning Sect, that would be the best.¡± With their strength, it was not difficult for them to deal with an old third level Violet Palace cultivator and a newly-advanced Violet Palace cultivator. They were just afraid that they would be cowards. After all, it was not easy to break the Mountain-protecting Array of a Violet Palace Immortal Sect without the Array Breaking Bead. Even if there was a way to break it, the price they had to pay would definitely be huge. The loss outweighed the gain. Therefore, without absolute confidence, people of the same realm would usually not go to their enemy¡¯s base. The reason why the Shen family went to the Zhang family back then was because they had The Array Breaking Bead that could crumble the Mountain-protecting Array. At this moment, when Jiang Renyi and the others heard Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, they could not help but feel a little excited. If they could take this opportunity to severely injure the Origin Returning Sect, it would more or less be considered revenge for their dead clansmen. Most importantly, they were almost 100% confident that they could take back the Jiang family¡¯s ancestral land when they returned to Qi¡¯an County. This was the most important thing, and also the thing they cared about the most at the moment. Soon, the three brothers, Liu Linglong, and the other cultivators of the Jiang family immediately followed Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan back to Qi¡¯an County. During this period, they did not give up on contacting the other Jiang family members outside on the off chance that they might receive a reply. A few months later. Liang Nation, Qi¡¯an County. The ancestral land of the Jiang Immortal Family. At this moment, this piece of land had clearly changed owners. One could clearly see that the figures walking in and out were all wearing the clothes of the Origin Returning Sect. On a mountain peak with the densest spiritual qi. Zhao Mingfang, the newly-advanced ancestor, looked at the First Elder of the Origin Returning Sect, Zhang Qingfeng, and said calmly, ¡°Have you found the whereabouts of the remaining members of the Jiang family?¡± Zhang Qingfeng was an old man in his sixties. At this moment, when he heard Supreme Elder Zhao Mingfang¡¯s words, he immediately replied respectfully, ¡°Supreme Elder Zhao, so far, we haven¡¯t found the whereabouts of the remaining Jiang family members. However, our people have already been sent to the neighboring Yun Nation and Yan Nation. I believe that before long, we will receive good news.¡± Zhao Mingfang nodded slightly when he heard this. Then, he continued, ¡°Did you find out who was responsible for Elder Lan¡¯s death? If I remember correctly, he should have gone to the Yun Nation back then, Chapter 173 - Chapter 173: Its You Guys! The Remaining Members of the Chapter 173: It¡¯s You Guys! The Remaining Members of the Jiang family! (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Well¡­¡± At the mention of this, a troubled expression immediately appeared on Zhang Qingfeng¡¯s face. To be honest, he was also confused as to why the souls of Lan Changhe and the other disciples were extinguished. After all, with his understanding of Lan Changhe, Lan Changhe was already considered quite strong among Foundation Establishment cultivators. Even he did not have the slightest confidence that he could kill him. Then there was the problem. What was the identity of the person who extinguished Lan CHanghe¡¯s soul? What was his cultivation level? Could it be that Lan Changhe was unlucky and encountered a Violet Palace cultivator and was reduced to ashes by the other party? This explanation didn¡¯t make much sense. What kind of existence was the Violet Palace cultivator? Why would he casually attack a group of Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment cultivators? Just as Zhang Qingfeng was thinking about how to answer Zhao Mingfang¡¯s question, they suddenly heard a loud bang. Immediately after, some of the Level 2 defensive arrays they had set up here suddenly shook violently. One by one, light barriers rose, but they were instantly torn apart by a huge force. Soon. In the blink of an eye, countless cracks appeared on the surface of the layers of light barrier sent out by the Level 2 protective array. All the disciples of the Origin Returning Sect looked at the sudden scene in front of them in shock. Before they could figure out what was going on, they heard an even more violent explosion. With a rumble, all the Level 2 defensive arrays here shattered in one fell swoop. At this moment, the disciples of the Origin Returning Sect who were in charge of maintaining the array formation on a daily basis spat out blood and died. Hearing the commotion, Zhao Mingfang and Zhang Qingfeng quickly flew out of the mountain peak they were on. Looking at the messy mountain gate in front of them, their faces turned ashen. Zhao Mingfang suddenly looked ahead. Over there, at some point in time, a group of people had appeared. The two in the lead were a man and a woman. It was Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Behind them was a group of Jiang family cultivators. This shocked Zhao Mingfang, Zhang Qingfeng, and all the disciples of the Origin Returning Sect present. ¡°It¡¯s you guys! The remaining members of the Jiang family!¡± Zhang Qingfeng immediately took a step forward and said in an extremely cold voice, ¡°You guys are really bold. You¡¯ve already escaped, yet you still dare to come back.¡± ¡°Old fart Zhang!¡± All the Jiang family cultivators looked indignant. Jiang Rendao took a step forward and looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Granduncle, Grandaunt, leave this person to me. I will behead him with my own hands!¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan glanced at him. Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°Sure.¡± Among all the Jiang family cultivators, Jiang Rendao was the one with the highest cultivation. Like Zhang Qingfeng, he had also reached the ninth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm. He was also the person with the greatest hope of stepping into the Violet Palace Realm in the future. However, he was not ambitious by nature. Therefore, most of the time, he was in charge of teaching the disciples in the clan and fighting outside. Clang! After obtaining Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s approval, Jiang Rendao did not hesitate at all. He immediately took out a high-grade Level 2 Dharma artifact, a long saber, and slashed at Zhang Qingfeng. ¡°How dare you!¡± When Zhao Mingfang saw this, a cold killing intent flashed across his eyes. However, before he could make a move, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had already flanked him. ¡°What?¡± Zhao Mingfang was shocked. He was completely unaware of how Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan came to him just now. What exactly was going on? How did the two of them do it? Moreover, he didn¡¯t remember having ever seen these two people. Who were they? In an instant, many questions surfaced in Zhao Mingfang¡¯s mind. Jiang Chengxuan said to Shen Ruyan. ¡°Ruyan, let¡¯s end this quickly.¡± ¡°Ok.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded with a smile. In the next moment, the couple attacked together. How could Zhao Mingfang, a newly-advanced Violet Palace cultivator, be a match for the couple? Before he could figure out what was going on, he was severely injured by the two of them.. He fell to the ground, his face filled with shock and fear. ¡°You¡­ Who exactly are you?¡± At this moment, on the other side of the battle, Jiang Rendao and Zhang Qingfeng had only started fighting. The disciples of the Origin Returning Sect were also shocked. The supreme elder of their sect was actually defeated by those two people so effortlessly. How terrifying would the full strength of those two be? Zhang Qingfeng was distracted and dumbfounded by this sudden turn of events. He didn¡¯t know where the Jiang family, which was already on the verge of extermination, found two Violet Palace cultivators. Clang! At the same time. An extremely terrifying saber light suddenly cut a bone-deep mark on Zhang Qingfeng¡¯s chest. Jiang Rendao said coldly, ¡°Old fart Zhang, you actually dare to be distracted when fighting me. I think you really want to die early.¡± Jiang Rendao did not look at the situation on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s side. The saber lights he slashed out became more and more fierce, causing Zhang Qingfeng to retreat step by step. ¡°It¡¯s not your place to ask questions now.¡± Jiang Chengxuan looked at Zhao Mingfang indifferently and suddenly raised his hand. A dark red fire lotus quietly landed on the heavily injured Zhao Mingfang. In an instant, a terrifying burning pain spread to Zhao Mingfang¡¯s limbs and bones, causing dark red bubbles to appear on his body. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± He immediately let out an extremely miserable scream. He rolled on the ground in pain. This was the Lotus of Fire of Pain. It was a special torture technique that Jiang Chengxuan had learned from the Jiang family¡¯s books. Once you were burned by the fire lotus, regardless of whether you were a Violet Palace cultivator or not, the pain you were already suffering would be magnified by a hundred times. Moreover, the pain would increase as time passed. Ordinary Violet Palace cultivators could not withstand it at all. Zhao Mingfang was the same. He did not even last three seconds before he shouted, ¡°Kill me! Hurry up and kill me!¡± Buzz! At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan snapped his fingers. The Lotus of Fire of Pain that was burning Zhao Mingfang was instantly taken back by Jiang Chengxuan. Zhao Mingfang panted heavily, his eyes filled with endless fear. He would rather die than experience that pain a second time. He looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan with some difficulty and said with a trembling voice, ¡°Just tell me what you want. As long as it¡¯s something 1 can do, 1 will do it.¡± ¡°Good!¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded slightly and said, ¡°Send a message to the other supreme elder of your sect. Tell him that you discovered something here and ask him to come over at once. As for what you discovered and what to say, 1 think you know better than us. Unless you want to try the feeling of being burned by the Lotus of Fire of Pain again.¡± At this point, another dark red fire lotus rose from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s fingertip. Seeing this, Zhao Mingfang¡¯s eyes widened violently, and an extremely terrified expression involuntarily appeared on his face. He knew very well that Jiang Chengxuan wanted to lure the other supreme elder, Shi Yifei, over to kill him. On principle, even if he died, he definitely could not do this. However, when he thought of the pain he had just experienced, Zhao Mingfang gritted his teeth and resolutely took out the communication jade talisman to send a message to Shi Yifei, who was in the Origin Returning Sect.. Chapter 174 - Chapter 174: Killing Shi Yifei Chapter 174: Killing Shi Yifei Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Origin Returning Sect. Shi Yifei, who was cultivating in his cave abode, suddenly received a message from Zhao Mingfang. His expression immediately changed. Zhao Mingfang said that he had discovered a medium-sized spiritual stone mine in the territory of the Jiang family. This was a money tree that could continuously produce spiritual stones. Compared to a Level 3 spiritual vein, it was many times more valuable in the short term. After all, spiritual veins could only be used for cultivation, but spiritual stone mines could constantly produce spiritual stones for all kinds of uses. What was especially important was that it was a medium-sized spiritual stone mine. By rough estimation, it could produce millions of spiritual stones. If he was given such a huge sum of wealth to buy materials to cultivate, he should be able to break through to the mid-stage of the Violet Palace Realm very quickly. The late-stage was also very likely. Similarly, if the news of the medium-sized spiritual stone mine was leaked, there was no doubt that the surrounding Violet Palace families and sects would definitely swarm over like sharks that had smelled blood. At that time, blood would be shed. No, this matter is too important. I have to go and take a look personally! At the thought of this, Shi Yifei could no longer hold back his excitement. He immediately got up and came out of seclusion. Without alerting anyone, he headed straight for the Jiang family¡¯s territory. At the same time. In the Jiang family¡¯s territory. The battle between Jiang Rendao and Zhang Qingfeng finally came to an end. Under Jiang Rendao¡¯s fierce attacks, Zhang Qingfeng, who was already at a disadvantage, did not last long before the protective artifact in front of him was knocked away by Jiang Rendao. In the end, he failed to escape and was severely injured by Jiang Rendao. The reason why Jiang Rendao did not kill Zhang Qingfeng was mainly because he did not want the Origin Returning Sect to be alerted for the time being. After a while. Suddenly, a beam of light sped over from afar. It was Shi Yifei, who had rushed over from the Origin Returning Sect. However, as soon as he stepped into the Jiang family¡¯s territory, he vaguely sensed that something was wrong. Before he had time to figure out what was going on, a flying sword covered in five-colored lightning had already slashed at him. ¡°Level 3 Intrinsic Flying Sword!¡± Shi Yifei¡¯s expression changed drastically. He never thought that the moment he arrived at the Jiang family¡¯s territory, he did not see the medium-sized spiritual stone mine. Instead, he saw such a terrifying flying sword. Buzz! A glass barrier immediately rose around his body. This was the only Level 3 defensive talisman on him, the Glazed Spiritual Barrier Talisman. However, Level 3 defensive talismans would take time to be completely activated. Shi Yifei obviously didn¡¯t have that time. Before the Glazed Spiritual Barrier Talisman could be completely activated, it was shattered into specks of light and dissipated by the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer. Hiss¡ª A long sword mark appeared on Shi Yifei¡¯s body from his neck to his waist. If not for the Level 3 defensive inner armor on him, Shi Yifei would have already been cut into two by Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Lightning Immortal Slayer. He was shocked and hurriedly shouted, ¡°Sir, we don¡¯t know each other. Why¡­¡± Hiss- Before he could finish speaking, Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Lightning Immortal Slayer had already landed again. Thunder rumbled in the air. Shi Yifei was so scared that his back was drenched in cold sweat. It was already very difficult for him to block Shen Ruyan¡¯s attack just now. If she attacked again, he believed that he might not be able to block it. At the thought of this, a trace of determination flashed in his eyes. With that, another jade talisman appeared in his hand. However, this time round, he did not have the time to activate the jade talisman either. Suddenly, an invisible flying sword pierced through his protective Dharmic power and opened a huge bloody hole on his neck. ¡°Arghhh¡­¡± Shi Yifei¡¯s eyes widened with a look of disbelief written all across his face. He did not expect that there was actually another Violet Palace cultivator hidden in the dark. Moreover, the other party¡¯s attack was lethal and accurate. While he was all focused on fighting Shen Ruyan, the sneak attack broke through his protective Dharmic power and took away his life in a swift manner. What kind of grudge did he have with two Violet Palace cultivators who he had never met?! Shi Yifei could not help but roar at the sky. In the next moment, his body was slashed into pieces by the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer. From the beginning to the end, he did not even have the chance to take out his Dharma treasure. He also did not know the identities of his enemy. It could be said that his death was pathetic. This scene shocked the members of the Jiang family. Previously, they thought that against a veteran Violet Palace cultivator like Shi Yifei, even if they launched a sneak attack, there would probably be a tough battle to fight. Unexpectedly, this battle ended so quickly. Moreover, the strength that Shen Ruyan had just displayed was shocking. They did not expect their Grandaunt to be comparable to their Granduncle, Jiang Chengxuan, in terms of strength. In the future, with these two Violet Palace cultivators guarding the Jiang family, there should be nothing to worry about for the next two to three hundred years. After putting away all the items on Shi Yifei, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan naturally couldn¡¯t keep Zhao Mingfang and Zhang Qingfeng anymore. They immediately sent them both to hell. ¡°Granduncle, Grandaunt, now that the Violet Palace ancestor of the Origin Returning Sect are dead, should we go to the Origin Returning Sect and see what we can take away?¡± At this moment, Jiang Renyi came to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and asked respectfully. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were tempted by his words. As a Violet Palace Immortal Sect, the Origin Returning Sect definitely had a lot of treasures and techniques. If they could take it away, it would definitely be a huge gain. Especially the Level 3 spiritual vein in their base. Thinking of this, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t hesitate and nod at Jiang Renyi. ¡°Sure. Arrange for some people to follow me to the Origin Returning Sect now¡­¡± Boom! However, before he could finish speaking, a loud bang suddenly came from the direction of the Origin Returning Sect in the distance. Then, a huge spiritual light soared into the sky. In an instant, everyone present suddenly felt the concentration of spiritual qi in the air increase. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Jiang Renyi¡¯s expressions changed. Jiang Renyi gritted his teeth and said, ¡°It¡¯s those people from the Origin Returning Sect. They actually detonated the Level 3 spiritual vein in their base! Damn it! Damn it!¡± Chapter 175 - Chapter 175: Pursuit Chapter 175: Pursuit Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations It was obvious that after they killed Shi Yifei and the others, the cultivators who remained in the Origin Returning Sect sensed that the souls of Shi Yifei and the others had been extinguished. The smart ones immediately realized that the Origin Returning Sect had probably provoked a powerful enemy and that a pending doom was waiting for the rest of them. Especially Shi Yifei¡¯s personal disciple, the Second Elder of the Origin Returning Sect, Bai Xuanhong. Without hesitation, Shi Yifei¡¯s personal disciple, the Second Elder of the Origin Returning Sect, Bai Xuanhong, took away some of the most important treasures in the Origin Returning Sect and detonated the Level 3 spiritual vein with a few Foundation Establishment elders. For one thing, it was because they did not want their enemies to obtain the treasures of their sect. At the same time, they had another more important goal, which was to attract the attention of the large and small forces in Qi¡¯an County. It would create the most favorable conditions for their escape. Reality proved that Bai Xuanhong¡¯s method was effective. After this explosion, not to mention many forces in Qi¡¯an County, even the surrounding Bright Sun County and Purple River County were vaguely affected. Immediately, many families and sects began to send their disciples to the area where the Origin Returning Sect was located to investigate the situation. The Jiang family would naturally not be absent. At this moment, they were the first to step into the territory of the Origin Returning Sect. Looking at the messy scene with corpses all over the ground, all the Jiang members present could not help but feel a chill down their spines. The guy who escaped with more than half of the Origin Returning Sect¡¯s treasures was really ruthless. When he or they detonated the Level 3 spiritual vein here, they clearly did not care about the disciples who were still here and treated them as cannon fodder. Anyone with a brain knew that the explosive power caused by the explosion of a Level 3 spiritual vein was not something ordinary cultivators could withstand. Jiang Chengxuan really did not expect that there would be such a quick-witted and ruthless person in the Origin Returning Sect. His eyes turned cold. Once such a person was given a chance and had some achievements in the future, he would definitely be like a poisonous snake that would fix its eyes on you until it swallowed you alive. How could he let such a hidden danger continue to exist? At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately reached out his hand. Spiritual light immediately gathered at his fingertips as he used the Heavenly Calculation Technique. After a while. He ended the calculation and turned to Shen Ruyan beside him. ¡°Wife, I think I already know who did all this. I have to admit that this person¡¯s actions are rather decisive and methods ruthless. But it¡¯s also because of this that we can¡¯t keep such a person alive.¡± ¡°Well, husband, you mean ¡­ ?¡± Shen Ruyan seemed to understand something and couldn¡¯t help but look at Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan nodded at her. ¡°That¡¯s right. I plan to personally hunt him down. Most importantly, this person has taken away almost half of the Origin Returning Sect¡¯s resources. If I can obtain it, it will be of great help to you, me, and the current Jiang family.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded in realization. ¡°Therefore, I still need you to stay here to preside over the situation. Should anything happen, you can send me a message immediately.¡± ¡°I got it.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded again. ¡°Husband, don¡¯t worry. With me around, nothing will happen.¡± ¡°Good.¡± With that, Jiang Chengxuan did not stay any longer. He transmitted his voice to Jiang Renyi and the others. Then, he turned into a streak of light and instantly disappeared from the sky. At the same time. In a deserted mountain range, several figures were flying quickly. The person in the lead was wearing a green robe. He looked to be in his thirties. It was Bai Xuanhong who had just escaped. Beside him were three mid-stage Foundation Establishment elders. One of the red-haired men suddenly said, ¡°Elder Bai, we¡¯ve already escaped hundreds of thousands of kilometers in an instant with the escape talisman. No one should be able to catch up to us, right?¡± Hearing his words, a long-bearded old man and a woman in a yellow dress turned to look at Bai Xuanhong. The expressions on the three of them were clearly a little nervous. It was obvious that detonating the spiritual vein and causing their sect brothers to die had frightened them, and they had yet to calm down. On the other hand, Bai Xuanhong looked perfectly composed. When he heard the red-haired man¡¯s words, he immediately frowned and said coldly, ¡°Zuo Haotian, if you keep asking about this along the way, you don¡¯t have to follow me anymore. 1 don¡¯t want an idiot by my side. That would not only harm me, but everyone.¡± After being berated by Bai Xuanhong so bluntly, not only did the red-haired man named Zuo Haotian not get angry, he even said with a fawning expression, ¡°Yes, yes, yes. Elder Bai, you¡¯re right. I shouldn¡¯t ask too many questions. However, 1 believe that Elder Wang and Elder An also want to know what our destination is.¡± The long-bearded old man and the woman in the yellow dress did not say anything. However, it was obvious that they also wanted to know where they were following Bai Xuanhong. Bai Xuanhong knew that it was time to give them an explanation. Therefore, after pondering for a while, he said, ¡°With our current situation, we definitely can¡¯t go anywhere too crowded. Therefore, I plan to bring you to a relatively remote place to hide for the time being. In any case, with the resources we took away from the sect, it¡¯s enough for us to cultivate for a long time. When this matter gradually subsides and is forgotten by everyone, we can come out.¡± Although Zuo Haotian and the other two were not particularly satisfied with Bai Xuanhong¡¯s explanation, they did not say anything else. Firstly, they were already used to following Bai Xuanhong. Secondly, they did not think that there was anything wrong with Bai Xuanhong¡¯s plan. Just like that, the three of them continued to fly forward. About half a day later. Bai Xuanhong finally brought them to a huge cave. The spiritual qi here was surprisingly abundant. This surprised Zuo Haotian and the other two. The female cultivator in the yellow dress looked at Bai Xuanhong with a smile and said, ¡°Elder Bai, how did you find such a place with such abundant spiritual qi? This is really surprising.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± A strange smile suddenly appeared on Bai Xuanhong¡¯s face. Instead of answering, he asked, ¡°Since the spiritual qi here is so abundant, I¡¯ll let the three of you stay here forever. How about that?¡± ¡°Elder Bai, what do you mean?¡± The yellow-dressed woman, the long-bearded old man, and Zuo Haotian instinctively sensed that something was wrong and their expressions changed slightly. However, before they could react, red runes suddenly lit up under their feet. The rune seemed to have some strange power, instantly locking the three of them in place! Chapter 176 - Chapter 176: Bai Xuanhongs Death Chapter 176: Bai Xuanhong¡¯s Death Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Bai Xuanhong, what are you doing?¡± At this moment, even a fool knew that the three of them had clearly fallen into the trap Bai Xuanhong set up. When they felt that the runes under their feet suddenly began to crazily absorb the True Essence in their bodies, be it the yellow-robed female cultivator, the long-bearded old man, or Zuo llaotian, panic appeared on their faces. ¡°Elder Bai, why? We have never done anything to let you down.¡± The long-bearded old man suddenly said. ¡°On the contrary, Elder An, Elder Zuo, and 1 have always followed your lead. Why did you scheme against us like this?¡± At the end, the long-bearded old man¡¯s voice was filled with grief and indignation. At this moment, the yellow-robed female cultivator and Zuo llaotian also spoke. ¡°That¡¯s right, Elder Bai. You can¡¯t treat us like this. We are your strongest allies. You can tell us what you want. As long as it¡¯s something we can give you, we will definitely give it to you. There¡¯s really no need to do this.¡± ¡°Oh, really?¡± A strange smile appeared on Bai Xuanhong¡¯s face again. Seeing this, the three of them felt a chill running down their spines. Buzz! At this moment, the power of the runes under their feet suddenly increased. The three of them were horrified to discover that the True Essence in their bodies was flowing out faster than before. Bai Xuanhong said leisurely, ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that as long as I tell you what I want, you will definitely give it to me? Now, 1 want your blood essence and souls to help me open this ruin cave abode. Therefore, 1 won¡¯t stand on ceremony.¡± BOOM! In an instant, the red runes under the feet of the yellow-dressed female cultivator and the other two suddenly expanded and eveloped the three of them. Their angry roars suddenly sounded in the air. ¡°Bai Xuanhong, you will die a horrible death!¡± After a while. The red runes gradually dissipated, revealing three piles of ashes on the ground. At the same time, red blood vessels that looked like spider webs suddenly lit up on the door of the cave abode. The door seemed to have absorbed enough blood essence and nutrients, and it actually slowly opened. Seeing this, Bai Xuanhong, who was outside the cave above, was immediately overcome with excitement. The sacrifices of hundreds of thousands of mortals, the essence blood of hundreds of Qi Refinement cultivators, and the essence blood of seven Foundation Establishment cultivators are not in vain! 1 finally successfully lifted the restriction of the cave abode of an ancient demonic cultivator. As Bai Xuanhong thought to himself, he quickly walked into the cave abode. Along the way, all he saw were weathered bones. There were countless of them. He did not care about this at all. It was not until he came to a tall white jade platform that his expression changed slightly. On the tall white jade platform sat a black-robed figure. The figure emitted a faint pressure. At first, Bai Xuanhong thought that the black-robed figure sitting there was a living person. However, when he looked carefully, he realized that inside the black robe was a human skeleton. The pressure he felt just now was only the remnant of the aura left on the skeleton. Before his death, this person should have reached the False Nascent Soul realm. Otherwise, after such a long time, it was impossible for this skeleton to be preserved so intact. However, at this moment, Bai Xuanhong was clearly not paying attention to this. Instead, he was paying attention to the jade green ring on the white bone hand. It was one of the storage rings of the dead! This immediately made Bai Xuanhong¡¯s eyes light up with greed. That was a storage belonging to a False Nascent Soul cultivator. There might be cultivation techniques that could help him break through to the Violet Palace Realm at one go. Without hesitation, he immediately took out a hook-shaped Dharma artifact and removed the storage ring from the skeleton¡¯s hand. Buzz! The storage ring successfully landed in Bai Xuanhong¡¯s hand. Just as he was about to try to check the storage ring, a violent bang suddenly came from outside the cave. Immediately after, the entire cave began to shake slightly. This caused Bai Xuanhong¡¯s expression to change drastically. Not good! The restriction 1 set outside has been activated! Damn it! Who else would come to this place? Bai Xuanhong could no longer be bothered to check the storage ring in his hand. He immediately fled in another direction in the cave abode. To be able to cause such a huge commotion, the cultivation of the person outside couldn¡¯t possibly be low. He might even be above the Violet Palace Realm. Bai Xuanhong had to leave this place before the other party arrived. However, shortly after he flew a distance, an invisible flying sword suddenly appeared behind him with a swoosh¡­ The flying sword pierced through his back. Bai Xuanhong, who was flying at full speed, immediately fell to the ground and spat out a large mouthful of blood. The life in his eyes was quickly extinguished. He raised his head with difficulty, wanting to see who had attacked him. However, before he could make it, his life force was completely depleted. In the end, he collapsed with endless unwillingness. It was only at this moment that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure slowly appeared in front of the corpse. He looked indifferently at the corpse of Bai Xuanhong, who had already taken out a Level 3 Heavenly Saber Divine Slaying Talisman, and suddenly sneered. ¡°If I¡¯m schemed against by a Foundation Establishment Realm junior like you, 1¡¯11 let down the Heavenly Calculation Technique I cultivate and the Heavenly Eye of Insight the system gave me.¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan had already raised his hand and took away the jade-green storage ring from Bai Xuanhong. In the end, he also didn¡¯t forget to pick up the Level 3 Heavenly Saber Divine Slaying Talisman that Bai Xuanhong was holding tight in his hand. Looking at the level 3 talisman, Jiang Chengxuan felt emotional. During the demon beast riot, he used this Heavenly Saber Divine Slaying Talisman to defeat a Level 3 demon beast. This talisman was extremely lethal to the soul. After returning this time, it seemed like it was time for him to work on the soul. Jiang Chengxuan did not stay in this run-down ancient cave abode. After confirming that there was nothing else valuable, he flew out. Looking at the naturally formed Spirit Gathering Array, Jiang Chengxuan did not destroy it. Instead, he took out his Intrinsic Flying Sword, the Golden Void Sword. A terrifying sword beam suddenly cut through the sky, carrying a powerful might as it slashed at the weakest point in the cave. Rumble! The ground shook. With a crack, the entire cave suddenly began to collapse. In a moment, other than the naturally-formed Spirit Gathering Array, the entire cave and everything inside had turned into ruins.. Chapter 177 - Chapter 177: Windfall Chapter 177: Windfall Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations On the way back, Jiang Chengxuan checked the green ring and the other storage rings on Bai Xuanhong. It had to be said that Jiang Chengxuan made a killing this time from Bai Xuanhong and the others, who had taken away more than half of the treasures of the Origin Returning Sect,. There were more than 300,000 spiritual stones in all the storage rings. There were also various Dharma artifacts, medicinal pills, talismans, spiritual herbs, and so on. The number was quite considerable. Then, there was the Origin Returning Sect¡¯s signature cultivation technique, the Origin Returning True Technique, and many related Level 3 spells, divine powers, pill refinement, talisman making, weapon refinement methods, and so on. Jiang Chengxuan wondered how Bai Xuanhong and the others had obtained so many resources in such a short period of time. With these things, it was almost enough to create a small Violet Palace Immortal Sect. What they lacked was only a Violet Palace cultivator. If not for Jiang Chengxuan, Bai Xuanhong would definitely have an 80% chance of successfully entering the Violet Palace in the near future. Finally, Jiang Chengxuan checked the things in the jade green ring. What disappointed Jiang Chengxuan was that there were no medicinal pills, Dharma treasures, talismans, or other resources in this jade-green storage ring. There were only three jade slips. Jiang Chengxuan checked the three jade slips one by one and discovered that they recorded a Level 4 demonic technique called the Bone Transformation Technique, an alchemy technique that used living people as sacrifices, and a secret technique called the Withered Tree Nirvana Technique. The Bone Transformation Technique and the alchemy technique that required sacrificing living people were useless to Jiang Chengxuan. It was impossible for Jiang Chengxuan to cultivate them. After browsing and understanding the contents of these two jade slips, he destroyed them without hesitation. On the other hand, the secret technique called the Withered Tree Nirvana Technique was quite useful to Jiang Chengxuan. Especially when combined with his Heavenly Calculation Technique, even a Golden Core Immortal would find it difficult to sense his existence. Just as Jiang Chengxuan was studying the Withered Tree Nirvana Technique, Shen Ruyan and the Jiang members in the Origin Returning Sect saw many streaks of light suddenly appear in the distant sky. Before long, the streaks of light landed in front of Shen Ruyan and the Jiang members. Shen Ruyan realized that the people who had arrived were from three different forces. Jiang Renyi immediately sent a voice transmission to Shen Ruyan. ¡°Grandaunt, these three forces are all at Violet Palace level. Among them are people from the You family, the Heavenly Spring Sect, and the Misty Cloud Pavilion. The You family only has one Violet Palace Ancestor who is more than 400 years old. The Heavenly Spring Sect has two Violet Palace cultivators. The Misty Cloud Pavilion is the strongest and has three Violet Palace cultivators.¡± Shen Ruyan gave the people a sweeping glance. Among these people, only the people from the Misty Cloud Pavilion were led by a middle-aged woman at the second level of the Violet Palace. The others were led by late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators. At this moment, the beautiful middle-aged woman stepped forward and looked at Shen Ruyan with a puzzled expression. ¡°Fellow Daoist, if I¡¯m not wrong, you¡¯re not from Qi¡¯an County, right? How should 1 address you? Where are you from?¡± Hearing this, Shen Ruyan smiled faintly and replied, ¡°I¡¯m the ancestor of the Jiang family. Previously, 1 was traveling with my husband. After knowing what happened to our family, my husband and I led the Jiang family members who were scattered outside back to our ancestral land¡­¡± Shen Ruyan briefly explained the general situation to the middle-aged woman. Including the conflict with the Origin Returning Sect as well as the reason why the Level 3 spiritual vein of the Origin Returning Sect was destroyed. Hearing this, the middle-aged woman and the other cultivators present were shocked. They did not expect Shen Ruyan¡¯s identity and background to be related to the declining Jiang family. Moreover, from what she said just now, she had a husband. Needless to say, the person who could kill two supreme elders of the Origin Returning Sect with her must be a Violet Palace cultivator too. They all knew that of the two supreme elders of the Origin Returning Sect, Shi Yifei was considered a veteran Violet Palace cultivator. His combat experience and methods were not to be underestimated. However, he actually died at the hands of Shen Ruyan and her husband. It seemed that these two new faces were not to be trifled with. Thinking of this, the middle-aged woman¡¯s attitude towards Shen Ruyan immediately became polite. She smiled and said to Shen Ruyan, ¡°My apologies for failing to recognize you, Fellow Daoist Shen. By the way, I¡¯m the Supreme Elder of the Misty Cloud Pavilion, Huang Yao. Fellow Daoist Shen and your Dao companion, if you have time in the future, feel free to come and visit me. 1¡¯11 definitely entertain you in person.¡± After saying that, Huang Yao actually had no intention of staying any longer. After nodding at Shen Ruyan with a smile again, she left the Origin Returning Sect with her people. Seeing this, the cultivators of the You family and the Heavenly Spring Sect immediately felt uneasy. Huang Yao clearly didn¡¯t want to get involved in the matter between the Jiang family and the Origin Returning Sect. What could they do if they continued to stay here? Especially the You family. They more or less had some dealings with the Origin Returning Sect. If the Shen family thought that they were here to help the Origin Returning Sect, wouldn¡¯t they be finished in minutes? At the thought of this, the You family immediately planned to leave. Fortunately, Shen Ruyan had no intention of making things difficult for them. The group of You Family and Heavenly Spring Sect cultivators bowed respectfully to Shen Ruyan and left at a faster speed than when they came. After that, a few more groups of people arrived. However, when they saw Shen Ruyan and learned of her identity and the main reason for the sudden burst of spiritual qi, they had no intention of staying any longer and left. This did not mean that they didn¡¯t covet the remaining things in the Origin Returning Sect. Most of the people who came here were either Foundation Establishment and Qi Refinement cultivators. Only a few forces sent people like Huang Yao. Moreover, they were not stupid. Since Shen Ruyan and Jiang Chengxuan had the ability to kill Shi Yifei and Zhao Mingfang, it meant that they were qualified to have everything in the Origin Returning Sect. Moreover, with the grudge between the two sides, even if the Jiang family occupied the entire Origin Returning Sect, no one could say anything. Soon, under the arrangement and command of Jiang Renyi, Liu Linglong, and the others, the group of Jiang family members packed up everything they could take from the Origin Returning Sect. At the same time, Jiang Chengxuan rushed back.. Chapter 178 - Chapter 178: Chapter 178 The Ancestor of the You Family Chapter 178: Chapter 178 The Ancestor of the You Family Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Granduncle!¡± ¡°Ancestor!¡± Seeing Jiang Chengxuan return, the Jiang family members bowed and greeted him respectfully. Shen Ruyan also smiled and went forward. She looked at Jiang Chengxuan and asked, ¡°Husband, how is it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s settled.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded at her. Then, Shen Ruyan told Jiang Chengxuan what had just happened on her side. When Jiang Chengxuan heard this, he thought for a moment before turning to Jiang Renyi and the others. ¡°Renyi, Renchuan, Rendao, and Elder Liu, in a while, pay a visit to those Violet Palace families and sects. In my name, send an invitation to them and ask them to come to the Jiang family as guests.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Renyi and the others immediately nodded solemnly. Clearly, they knew very well why Jiang Chengxuan asked them to do this. After a while. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and the other Jiang family members returned to their base. They did not choose to take up the Origin Returning Sect. The main reason was that after the Level 3 spiritual vein in this place was destroyed, the spiritual qi would become thinner and thinner, making it extremely unsuitable for cultivation. This was also the main reason why they were so shocked and even cursed after confirming that the spiritual vein was indeed blown up. It was simply an immortal act and an act that would produce enormous bad karma. One had to know that spiritual veins were nurtured by the heavens and the earth. Every spiritual vein was a gift from the heavens and earth to the cultivators of the Nine Essences Immortal Cultivation World. If you destroyed it, you would have prevented many cultivators from having a chance to advance further. Therefore, unless it was necessary, no cultivator would easily destroy the spiritual vein. Unless you had a way to make up for it, even those high-level cultivators would not do it because the bad karma it brought about was too huge. When bad karma befell, you, along with your sect, would be wiped off the face of the earth. The reason why Bai Xuanhong was so easily found by Jiang Chengxuan and eventually died was also partially because of bad karma. At this moment. On the Xuanming Peak of the Jiang family. This was the highest mountain peak, also the one with the most abundant spiritual qi. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan sat opposite each other. At this moment, Jiang Renyi, who had already been appointed by Jiang Chengxuan as the head of the Jiang family, came to the two of them. He handed a list to Jiang Chengxuan and said, ¡°Granduncle, this is the loot we obtained from the Origin Returning Sect, as well as some of the gains we obtained on the way back. Take a look and see if there¡¯s anything useful for you and Grandaunt.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan took the list and looked at it. He realized that the Jiang family had really gained a lot this time. Among them were Foundation Establishment Pills, some Level 1 and Level 2 spiritual roots, and so on. In addition, there was naturally no lack of precious materials, medicinal pills, Dharma artifacts, talismans, and so on. However, to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, most of these things were not very useful. On the other hand, some of the array making materials were somewhat useful for setting up the Jiang family¡¯s Mountain-protecting Array later. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan reached out and pointed at the materials for making the array formation. ¡°Leave these things for me. Your Grandaunt and 1 will use them to set up our Mountain-protecting Array.¡± After some thought, Jiang Chengxuan took out a storage ring from his body and handed it to Jiang Renyi. ¡°The things inside are no longer of much use to me and your Grandaunt, but they should be able to help the rest of the Jiang family. Take it and distribute it according to everyone¡¯s contributions this time. We have to try to increase everyone¡¯s strength in the shortest time possible, especially those at Foundation Establishment Realm. For a Violet Palace Immortal Family, having only four Foundation Establishment elders is far from enough.¡± Jiang Renyi took the storage ring from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand. He took a look and was shocked. The number of items stored in this storage ring was enormous. Although most of them were low-grade Level 1 and Level 2 items, there was no lack of mid-grade Level 2 or even high-grade Level 2 items. Jiang Renyi knew very well that these resources could help them, especially the low-level cultivators, greatly speed up their cultivation. Thinking of this, Jiang Renyi was touched beyond words. When Jiang Renyi expressed his gratitude and bid farewell, Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but smile at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°1 thought you wouldn¡¯t be so generous to them.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and shook his head. ¡°Since I¡¯ve already decided to stay in the family, trying to make the family members stronger as soon as possible is equivalent to making us stronger. There is nothing strange about it. Instead of leaving those things in our hands, it¡¯s better to give them to the people in the family. When they become stronger, we won¡¯t have to be so busy handling everything ourselves..¡± Chapter 179 - Chapter 179: The Ancestor of the You Family 2 Chapter 179: The Ancestor of the You Family 2 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Moreover, they have already handed over all the cultivation techniques, divine powers, inheritances, and even information about the Level 3 spiritual vein to us. If I¡¯m still being stingy, then what¡¯s the difference between me and the previous ancestor of the Zhang family as well as Zhang Baishan of the Zhang family in Flat Land County?¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan took out a fist-sized silver stone from his body. There were lightning runes flowing on the surface of the silver stone. ¡°This is?¡± Seeing the silver stone, Shen Ruyan was slightly shocked. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°That¡¯s right. This is a Lightning Essence Stone. I found it in Bai Xuanhong¡¯s storage ring. It should be helpful to you.¡± ¡°You are right. This Lightning Essence Stone is indeed helpful for my future cultivation.¡± Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t stand on ceremony with her Dao companion and accepted the stone. Then, Jiang Chengxuan took out the jade slip with the Withered Tree Nirvana Technique and handed it to Shen Ruyan. After Shen Ruyan examined it, she said that this secret technique indeed had its unique aspects, but it was not especially compatible with what she cultivated. Just like that, the couple continued on the topic of cultivation. About a few days later. Jiang Chengxuan helped Shen Ruyan set up a Level 3 Mountain-protecting Array in the Jiang family¡¯s territory. After doing this, the couple returned to their respective cave abodes on Xuanming Peak and began to cultivate in seclusion. This was the first time they had some peaceful time since they left the Shen family. The couple was very clear about what they were going to do. Jiang Chengxuan wanted to refine the Dharma treasures he had obtained before and along the way. For example, the dark golden iron rod or the defensive Dharma treasure he had obtained from the Level 3 Giant Gale Crocodile, the Six Directions Pegoda. Then, if there was still time, he wanted to use the Azure Dragon Wood Crystal he had obtained previously to see if he could increase the power of his divine power, the Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven-Slaying Saber. At the same time, he wanted to cultivate the Withered Tree Nirvana Technique. As for Shen Ruyan, she wanted to fuse the demon core of the Level 3 Cyan Lightning Wind Bird and the Lightning Essence Stone that Jiang Chengxuan had given her with her Five Lightning Immortal Slayer. If possible, she might be able to use this opportunity to advance to the third level of the Violet Palace. While Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were busy with their own matters, the disciples of the Jiang family also took this opportunity to work hard to improve themselves. The You family, the Heavenly Spring Sect, the Misty Cloud Pavilion in Qi¡¯an County, and the various Violet Palace families and sects in the nearby counties all received invitations from the Jiang family. There was only one message, and that was that the Jiang family wanted to hold a banquet in five years and invited everyone to it. The various forces respected the Jiang family, which had almost fallen, but had risen again at the critical moment and destroyed the Origin Returning Sect effortlessly. Some of them even promised that in five years, they would send their Supreme Elder to attend the banquet. This included the You family in Qi¡¯an County. After Liu Linglong, who was in charge of sending the invitations, left the You family, the current head of the You family, You Changbai, immediately found his Violet Palace Ancestor, You Zhenfang, and told him about the matter with a slightly uneasy expression. You Zhenfang was already more than 400 years old. He looked rather old. The reason he was not dead yet was because he had consumed a life-extending spiritual item in his early years. At this moment, he looked at the family head, You Changbai, and said with an extremely serious expression, ¡°Changbai, tell me honestly, have you been targeting the Jiang family with the Origin Returning Sect all these years?¡± ¡°Ancestor, I¡­¡± You Changbai paused for a moment before he suddenly knelt in front of You Zhenfang and cried. ¡°Ancestor, you really can¡¯t blame me for this! I was beguiled by You Changyuan and his Dao companion.¡± You Zhenfang¡¯s expression suddenly turned cold. He looked at You Changbai until You Changbai¡¯s forehead was covered in cold sweat. Then, he said coldly, ¡°As the head of the family, not only did you not make the right decision for the family, but you even put the family in a dangerous situation. Most importantly, when you know that you have made a mistake, you don¡¯t take responsibility. Instead, you tried to push the blame to others. If you continue to be the head of the You family, I¡¯m afraid it won¡¯t be long before the You family falls apart.¡± Upon hearing this, You Changbai¡¯s face turned pale. Even his feet, which were kneeling on the ground, trembled. Seeing this, You Zhenfang¡¯s eyes flashed with disappointment again. He shook his head slowly and said calmly, ¡°From today onwards, you will be removed from the position of the head of the You family. Go to the back mountain and reflect on yourself. Without my permission, you¡¯re not allowed to take a step out of the back mountain.. Otherwise, you¡¯ll be killed without mercy!¡± Chapter 180 - Chapter 180: The Ancestor of the You Family 3 Chapter 180: The Ancestor of the You Family 3 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations As he said the last sentence, the Supreme Elder, who had been presiding over the You Family for several generations, had an extremely sharp killing intent in his eyes. He suddenly said, ¡°Changsheng, did you hear what 1 said just now?¡± As soon as he finished speaking, You Changbai, who was kneeling on the ground, looked up in shock. A man dressed in a white robe who looked to be in his thirties had appeared at some point and was standing behind You Zhenfang. Most importantly, this person¡¯s cultivation had already reached the perfected Foundation Establishment Realm. Moreover, he had a dense spiritual qi around him. If everything went smoothly, as long as he was given the corresponding spiritual item to help him break through to the Violet Palace Realm, he had a high chance of success. ¡°Yes, great-grandfather. I¡¯ll remember your words.¡± The white-robed man called You Changsheng bowed respectfully to You Zhenfang and replied in a solemn tone. ¡°Good.¡± You Zhenfang nodded in satisfaction. ¡°From now on, you¡¯ll be the new head of the You family.¡± After a pause, You Zhenfang continued, ¡°Later, ask around and get to know how much benefits our You family has squeezed out of the Jiang family over the years. Then, return the Jiang family several times or even ten times the amount. Remember, don¡¯t deny the mistakes you made. You must apologize sincerely and beg for the Jiang family¡¯s forgiveness, understand?¡± You Changsheng did not hesitate at all. He immediately nodded. ¡°Yes, great-grandfather. I understand.¡± After a pause, he asked, ¡°How should we deal with the Second Elder and his Dao companion?¡± ¡°Mm, how do you think we should deal with them?¡± You Zhenfang suddenly looked at You Changsheng meaningfully and asked with a smile. You Changsheng replied without thinking. ¡°I think that if we hand over the Second Elder and his Dao companion, this will definitely disappoint our clansmen and be disadvantageous to the stability of our family in the future. However, if we did not deal with them, we might offend the Jiang family. Although the You Family and the Origin Returning Sect have targeted the Jiang Family back then, fortunately, our main goal was to seize the Jiang family¡¯s industries. We have never killed any of them. Therefore, the best way to deal with this matter is to quell the Jiang family¡¯s anger with enough compensation and tell them that the Second Elder and his Dao companion will be grounded in the family for the rest of their lives. If they were to disobey, the You family would be the first to kill them without the Jiang family needing to do anything. This way, not only can we give the Jiang family an explanation, but it will also be a deterrent to the other clansmen.¡± Clap! Clap! Clap! You Zhenfang could not help but clap. He looked at You Changsheng in satisfaction and praised, ¡°Changsheng, you¡¯re indeed the hope of the You family. 1 was right about you. Alright, we¡¯ll do as you said. Also, take that Glorious Star Grass and give it to the Jiang family as a token of apology.¡± Hearing this, You Changsheng¡¯s expression finally changed for the first time. He hesitated for a moment before asking, ¡°Great-grandfather, as far as 1 know, Glorious Star Grass is a mid-grade Level 3 spiritual herb. After consuming it, there¡¯s a 15% increase in the chance of breaking through to the fourth level of the Violet Palace. It¡¯s your most precious thing. Are you really going to give it to the Jiang family? Why don¡¯t we see if there¡¯s anything else to replace it?¡± Hearing You Changsheng¡¯s words, not only did You Zhenfang not blame You Changsheng, he even smiled and patted You Changsheng¡¯s shoulder and explained patiently, ¡°Changsheng, you have to remember that external objects are ultimately external objects. If you hold on to it too tightly and put it above everything else, then there will be a day when you will be harmed by it. Moreover, 1 don¡¯t have much life span left. My spiritual qi and Dharmic powers have already begun to decline. Even if I really consume the Glorious Star Grass, the probability of breaking through is low. Instead of that, it¡¯s better to use it to exchange something more useful. Remember, when you make an enemy, it doesn¡¯t mean that you have to remain enemies with each other forever. In some cases, you can make your enemy your friend. By the same token, friends can also become your enemies. Do you understand?¡± You Changsheng knew that You Zhenfang was teaching a lesson based on four hundred years of experience. He felt extremely grateful. He was not in a hurry to answer You Zhenfang. Instead, after thinking carefully, he nodded seriously. ¡°Great-grandfather, 1 understand.¡± Chapter 181 - Chapter 181: Five Years of Change Chapter 181: Five Years of Change Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Time passed quickly. In the blink of an eye, five years had passed. In the past five years, be it Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, or the entire Jiang family members, they had all changed greatly. First was Jiang Chengxuan. At this moment, he had already successfully refined the dark golden iron rod and the Six Directions Pagoda. At the same time, he also used the Azure Dragon Wood Crystal to increase the power of his divine power, the Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven-Slaying Saber. In addition, during this process, his accumulation of Dharmic power reached an upper limit. He actually successfully broke through to the third level of the Violet Palace without any external help. The total amount of Dharmic power had increased by more than 30% compared to before. With all the treasures in his possession, not to mention facing a cultivator at the fourth level of the Violet Palace, he could even fight a cultivator at the fifth or even the sixth level. The only unsatisfactory thing was his soul. So far, he had not found a way to improve the soul. This was also something Shen Ruyan was thinking about. Originally, she wanted to use the Essence Soul Fruit that Huang Wenyu had given her as the main ingredient to refine the Essence Soul Pill. Unfortunately, up until now, she had not been able to find the other indispensable spiritual item to refine the Essence Soul Pill, the Cloud Spirit Purple Water. Hence, this matter was pushed back. After some time, she and Jiang Chengxuan would try to find the Cloud Spirit Purple Water. If they still could not find it, they could only consume the Essence Soul Fruit directly. At that time, when the strength of their souls increased, they could consider obtaining the corresponding Spirit Refinement Technique. After her cultivation broke through to the third level of the Violet Palace, she recovered another portion of her memory. She could follow her memory and find the inheritance and treasures she had left for herself in her previous life with Jiang Chengxuan. Just like how they had found the Five Elements Lightning Pool back then. Something had to be mentioned here. After her cultivation broke through to the third level of the Violet Palace, not only did Shen Ruyan recover some of her memory, but she also learned a divine power called the Fire And Water Divine Lightning. This divine power combined two opposite attributes, fire and water. Once it was used, its offensive power would definitely be the strongest among all of Shen Ruyan¡¯s current methods. In addition, she also used the demon core of the Level 3 Cyan Lightning Wind Bird and the Lightning Essence Stone to raise her Five Lightning Immortal Slayer to that of a mid-grade Level 3 Dharma treasure. It had to be known that the power of any intrinsic Dharma treasure was a grade higher than ordinary Dharma treasures. In other words, Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Lightning Immortal Slayer was already comparable to a high-grade Level 3 Dharma treasure. Furthermore, intrinsic Dharma treasures were connected to their owners and were extremely compatible. Therefore, the consumption of Dharmic power would be much lower than ordinary Dharma treasures. Finally, the entire Jiang family had also undergone a change. In five years, the cultivation and strength of many members in the family had increased to varying degrees. The family head, Jiang Renyi, had broken through to the seventh level of the Foundation Establishment. Second Elder Jiang Renchuan broke through from the fourth level of the Foundation Establishment to the fifth level. Third Elder Jiang Rendao refined his body and True Essence in preparation for the Violet Palace Realm that might come in the future. As for Fourth Elder Liu Linglong, her cultivation had also broken through to the eighth level. In addition. Because of resources like the Foundation Establishment Pill, three new Foundation Establishment elders were nurtured in the Jiang family in five years. They were Jiang Renchuan¡¯s daughter, Jiang Yunrou, Jiang Rendao¡¯s second son, Jiang Yuncheng, and Jiang Renxue, who was of the same generation as Jiang Renyi. At this moment, on the main peak of the Jiang family, Tianjiang Peak. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were listening to the reports of the three brothers, Liu Linglong, and the three new Foundation Establishment elders. According to them, because Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had returned to the family, the industries and businesses that the Jiang family had lost had been taken back. Some of them were voluntarily returned by those who snatched them. However, some of them were only taken back by the Jiang family after they went in person. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not say anything. They believed that the three Jiang brothers, Liu Linglong, and the others could handle such matters very well. They did not need to worry too much. ¡°By the way¡­¡± At this moment, the family head, Jiang Renyi, seemed to have thought of something very important. He solemnly took out a jade box from his body. Inside the jade box was a spiritual herb that was completely blue. On its leaves and roots, there were specks of starlight. ¡®What is this?¡¯ When they suddenly saw the spiritual herb that Jiang Renyi took out, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes narrowed. Jiang Renyi explained, ¡°Granduncle, Grandaunt, this mid-grade Level 3 Glorious Star Grass was sent over by the You family.¡± ¡°The You family?¡± Hearing Jiang Renyi¡¯s words, not only Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, but even the others present were surprised. ¡°What exactly happened?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan sat up straight. Then, Jiang Renyi told them about how the new head of the You family, You Changsheng, came over to apologize. When Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan heard this, they subconsciously narrowed their eyes. This new head of the You family was not simple. He could actually humble himself to that extent. Most importantly, he did not deny the things the You family had done to the Jiang family over the years. This was rare. He was responsible, sincere, and compensating, making it impossible to find fault with him. With such a person in charge, it seemed that the You family would not fall so easily in the future. The You family¡¯s ancestor was also quite impressive. He was actually willing to take out such a mid-grade Level 3 treasure to appease the Jiang family¡¯s anger. He was really decisive. After Jiang Renyi and the others left, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but look at Shen Ruyan and ask, ¡°Wife, what do you think about the You family?¡± Chapter 182 - Chapter 182: Two System Missions in a Row Chapter 182: Two System Missions in a Row Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Shen Ruyan thought for a moment and said, ¡°From the looks of it, the You family is indeed not to be underestimated. However, it still depends on whether the newly appointed family head can break through to the Violet Palace Realm in the future.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded in agreement. In the cultivation world, strength was the foundation of everything. No matter what kind of person you were, no matter how smart you were, without strength, it was impossible for you to maintain your status or even advance further. After that, the couple did not continue the topic of the You family. Jiang Chengxuan handed the mid-grade Level 3 Glorious Star Grass to Shen Ruyan and smiled. ¡°Wife, you can take this Glorious Star Grass. I feel that with your accumulation, it won¡¯t be long before you can break through to the fourth level.¡± Indeed. Shen Ruyan had the accumulation of her previous life. Therefore, in terms of cultivation, she advanced faster than ordinary people. Shen Ruyan accepted the Glorious Star Grass and said with a smile, ¡°Later, let¡¯s see if we can get the Blue-leaved Spiritual Flower. If possible, I¡¯ll use this Glorious Star Grass as the main ingredient to refine the Glorious Star Pill. If it succeeds, you and 1 can both enjoy the benefit of the Glorious Star Grass.¡± The Glorious Star Pill she was talking about was a pill that could help Violet Palace cultivators break through to the mid-stage. This kind of medicinal pill that could help Violet Palace cultivators break through was usually very rare in the market. Even if there was, it would be sold out quickly. ¡°By the way¡­¡± At this moment, Shen Ruyan seemed to have thought of something and said to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°When we have time, I¡¯ll teach you alchemy and array formations.¡± Jiang Chengxuan knew that because Shen Ruyan¡¯s memories from her previous life were constantly recovering, her achievements in alchemy, array formations, weapon refinement, and even talisman making were quite high. At least so far, Shen Ruyan hadn¡¯t reached her upper limit in these aspects. There were times when she was stumped, but it was only because of the lack of materials and resources, not because of her attainments in these aspects. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately smiled and nodded. ¡°Sure, then I¡¯ll have to trouble you to enlighten me.¡± [Ding.] At the same time, a long-lost system notification suddenly appeared in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. [System mission issued. Host, please complete a hundred alchemy achievements.] [System mission issued. Host, please complete 100 array formation achievements.] Two missions being issued in a row immediately surprised Jiang Chengxuan. He had just promised Shen Ruyan that he would learn alchemy and array formations from her when the system issued him these two relevant missions. Since that was the case, then¡­ Jiang Chengxuan suddenly looked at Shen Ruyan and smiled. ¡°Wife, we still have time now. Before the guests arrive, teach me alchemy and array formations.¡± Shen Ruyan clearly didn¡¯t expect Jiang Chengxuan to be so anxious to learn, but she didn¡¯t mind. She immediately smiled and nodded. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s begin now.¡± As soon as she finished speaking, the couple returned to Xuanming Peak. A few months later. Shen Ruyan looked at the rows of Qi Gathering Pills in front of Jiang Chengxuan and was speechless. She could not help but look at Jiang Chengxuan, who had started refining a new furnace of Qi Gathering Pills. Finally, she asked, ¡°Husband, how many more of these low-grade Level 1 Qi Gathering Pills do you plan to refine?¡± Jiang Chengxuan, who was adding the herbs into the pill furnace, was stunned for a moment when he suddenly heard Shen Ruyan¡¯s words. Then, he smiled and replied, ¡°This will be the last batch. After I finish refining this batch of Gathering Qi Pills, I will stop.¡± To be honest, after refining more than a hundred furnaces of Qi Gathering Pills, Jiang Chengxuan was already sick of it. If not for the fact that refining this Qi Gathering Pill was the easiest and the lowest cost to complete the system mission, he would not have chosen this path. [Ding.] After a while. As Jiang Chengxuan successfully refined the last furnace of Qi Gathering Pills, the system¡¯s voice finally sounded in his mind again. [Congratulations, host. You have achieved 100 alchemy achievements. You have received alchemy talent +1 and the Bean Soldier pill formula.] Undoubtedly, the extra alchemy talent was very important to Jiang Chengxuan. At the same time, the Bean Soldier formula also surprised Jiang Chengxuan. It was a pill that could transform medicinal pills into soldiers. According to the materials used, the strength of the soldiers could range from Level 1 to Level 3. He did not know if it was because of the limit of his current cultivation, but the highest Bean Soldier Pill he could refine now was Level 3. However, in order to refine a Level 3 Bean Soldier Pill, other than Level 3 alchemy, he also needed a Level 3 material called the Jade Wheat Spiritual Seed. This was a Level 3 spiritual seed that could grow spiritual rice that was very useful to Violet Palace cultivators. It was not like ordinary rice. Almost every grain of spiritual rice was the size of an adult¡¯s fist. After eating one grain, an early-stage Violet Palace cultivator could recover all the Dharmic power he had consumed. Moreover, there were no side effects. It was a very popular spiritual resource. Moreover, a Jade Wheat Spiritual Seed could only produce three grains of spiritual rice at most. It could be seen how valuable this Jade Wheat Spiritual Seed was. In comparison, the cost of refining Level 1 and Level 2 Bean Soldier Pills was much lower. However, low level bean soldiers were not very useful to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan now. At that moment, he showed Shen Ruyan the formula for the Bean Soldier Pill. At first, Shen Ruyan was a little puzzled as to what it was. However, when she carefully read the pill formula, her expression became serious and her eyes revealed a hint of admiration. She turned to Jiang Chengxuan and asked, ¡°Husband, where did you get this pill formula? It¡¯s the first time I¡¯ve seen such a refining method. It¡¯s very inspiring to me.¡± After saying that, Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t wait for Jiang Chengxuan to answer. Instead, she took out a batch of materials from her body and smiled. ¡°Coincidentally, I have the materials to refine the Level 1 and Level 2 Bean Soldier Pill. I¡¯ll try to refine it.¡± Chapter 183 - Chapter 183: Arrival of All Parties Chapter 183: Arrival of All Parties Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations A few days later. As Shen Ruyan opened the lid of the furnace in front of her, three Level 2 Bean Soldier Pills with a faint golden color and ten Level 1 Bean Soldier Pills were in front of her. She handed a few Bean Soldier Pills to Jiang Chengxuan and smiled. ¡°Husband, this Bean Soldier Pill is interesting. Take a look.¡± With that, she threw a Level 1 Bean Soldier Pill and a Level 2 Bean Soldier Pill to the ground. In an instant, a faint golden smoke rose. When the faint golden smoke dissipated, Two armored soldiers appeared in front of Shen Ruyan and Jiang Chengxuan. The soldiers were about the height of a person, and they each held a golden spear. The only difference was that in terms of aura, the soldier formed by the Level 2 Bean Soldier Pill was stronger than the soldier formed by the Level 1 Bean Soldier Pill. At the same time, it existed for a longer time, about fifteen minutes. In addition, the Level 2 Bean Soldier Pill seemed to be able to command the Level 1 Bean Soldier Pill. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. Clearly, both of them thought of the same question. If there were many Level 1 bean soldiers, could Level 2 bean soldiers control them to form a battle formation to unleash greater and stronger combat strength? The couple immediately wanted to test it out. They threw all the Level 1 bean soldiers in their hands to the ground. In an instant, more than ten Level 1 bean soldiers in armor and holding spears appeared in front of them. At this moment, the Level 2 bean soldier waved the spear in its hand and began to command the Level 1 bean soldiers to form a spear formation. Buzz! A thick and extremely condensed power appeared on the Level 1 bean soldiers. This power was almost enough to withstand the attack of an early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator. After discovering this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but be pleasantly surprised. It seemed that their previous guess was right. Not only could high-level bean soldiers control low-level bean soldiers, but they could also let the low-level bean soldiers form a formation and unleash greater and stronger power. However, shortly after the formation was completed, the low-level bean soldiers would quickly disappear. Even so, at certain times, this method could still come in handy, ¡°Next, we have to see if we can get the Cloud Spirit Purple Water, the Blue-leaved Spiritual Flower, and the Jade Wheat Spiritual Seed.¡± Jiang Chengxuan looked at the bean soldiers that were gradually dissipating and said to Shen Ruyan. Shen Ruyan nodded. ¡°After the banquet ends, you and I can explore the cultivation world of the Liang Nation. At that time, I can also take the opportunity to find the secret treasure I left behind in my previous life.¡± Coincidentally, The Spirit Refinement Technique that Shen Ruyan had left behind in her previous life was actually in the Liang Nation. Just as Jiang Chengxuan was wondering if he should continue to learn array formations from Shen Ruyan, they suddenly felt that the restriction outside their cave abode had been touched. They immediately lifted the cave abode¡¯s restriction. After a while, the head of the family, Jiang Renyi, appeared in front of the couple. ¡°Granduncle, Grandaunt, the guests we invited have started to arrive one after another.¡± Jiang Chengxuan asked, ¡°Are there any Violet Palace cultivators among the guests who have turned up so far?¡± ¡°Not yet.¡± However, just as he finished speaking, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s gazes suddenly shifted to the sky outside. A smile appeared on Shen Ruyan¡¯s face. She turned to Jiang Chengxuan and said, ¡°Husband, it seems that the first esteemed guest has arrived.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded and looked at Jiang Renyi. ¡°Renyi, go and make arrangements. Fellow Daoist Huang Yao of the Misty Cloud Pavilion has already brought her people over personally.¡± Jiang Renyi did not dare to be negligent at all. After taking his leave, he immediately went to make arrangements. At the same time. Outside the Jiang family¡¯s territory, Mount Mystic Tai. A beautiful middle-aged woman in a light yellow dress and a beautiful young female cultivator in a blue dress were standing in midair with a group of young women. The female cultivator in the yellow dress was the Supreme Elder of the Misty Cloud Pavilion, Huang Yao, who had met Shen Ruyan once. As for the young and beautiful female cultivator in a blue dress beside her, she was also one of the Supreme Elders of the Misty Cloud Pavilion. Her name was Hui Lian. At this moment, she looked at Mount Mystic Tai in front of her and could not help but sigh. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect the Jiang family to have recovered so much in just five years. At this rate, it won¡¯t be long before the Jiang family surpasses many early-stage Violet Palace immortal families and sects.¡± Huang Yao nodded in agreement. ¡°Junior Sister Hui Lian, you¡¯re right. In my opinion, the Jiang family should be able to call the shots in Qi¡¯an county in the future. Therefore, let¡¯s try our best to befriend them now. It will be beneficial to the Misty Cloud Pavillion in the long run.¡± As the two women spoke, the fogs in front of them suddenly dispersed. Immediately after, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan appeared in front of them. Jiang Chengxuan smiled and took the initiative to cup his fists at the two women. ¡°Fellow Daoist Huang, I¡¯ve long heard of your name from my wife. It¡¯s my honor to meet you. And this, if I¡¯m not wrong, should be the other Supreme Elder of the Misty Cloud pavilion, right?¡± Huang Yao immediately smiled and nodded. ¡°That¡¯s right. This is my junior sister, Huai Lian. Hui Lian, these two are Fellow Daoist Jiang Chengxuan and his wife, Shen Ruyan.¡± ¡°Greetings, Fellow Daoists.¡± Hui Lian, who was wearing a blue dress, immediately smiled and bowed to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan hurriedly returned the greeting. Shen Ruyan said, ¡°You must be travel-worn. Please follow me inside.¡± As she spoke, she and Jiang Chengxuan led Huang Yao and Hui Lian into the Mount Mystic Tai. After that. The Supreme Elder of the Heavenly Spring Sect, Daoist Chang Yuan also arrived, followed by the Supreme Elder of Ancient Spiritual Gate, a Violet Palace Immortal Sect of Bright Sun County, as well as the Yang Immortal Family of the Purple River County. Even You Zhenfang, the ancestor of the You family, also showed up with You Changsheng, the current family head.. Chapter 184 - Chapter 184: Temporary Small Trade Fair Chapter 184: Temporary Small Trade Fair Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment. Family Head Jiang Renyi, Second Elder Jiang Renchuan, Third Elder Jiang Rendao, Liu Linglong, Jiang Yunrou, and the other Foundation Establishment Realm of the Jiang family. They looked at the many Violet Palace cultivators who had suddenly arrived and could not help but feel very excited. It had been a long time since they received so many Violet Palace cultivators. Even when the ancestor of the Jiang family was still alive, there had never been such a grand scene in the Jiang family. All of this was brought to them by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Unknowingly, Jiang Renyi and the others respected Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan more. At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who were chatting happily with the Violet Palace cultivators, suddenly thought of something and suggested. ¡°By the way, Fellow Daoists, since everyone is here, why don¡¯t we hold a temporary small trade fair?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan and his wife¡¯s words, Huang Yao, Hui Lian, You Zhenfang, Daoist Chang Yuan, and the others were tempted. You Zhenfang was the first to smile and nod. ¡°I think Fellow Daoist Jiang and Fellow Daoist Shen¡¯s suggestion is good. Coincidentally, I have something on hand that I want to sell. If anyone here is interested, you can take a look later.¡± Hearing his words, Huang Yao couldn¡¯t help but smile and continue, ¡°In that case, how about starting from me?¡± As she spoke, Huang Yao flipped her hand. In her palm, there was a hazy cloud-like thing. There were dots of spiritual light shining. ¡°The Skynet Cloud Mist unique to the Misty Cloud Pavilion can be used to set up arrays or refine a special array flag. I want to exchange it for a Level 3 metal-type spiritual item or a Level 3 metal-type treasure material.¡± Seeing what Huang Yao suddenly took out, the eyes of Daoist Zhang Yuan and a middle-aged man called Fan Xihe from the Ancient Spiritual Gate in Bright Sun County lit up. The two of them took out a Level 3 metal treasure material almost at the same time. Daoist Zhang Yuan took out a piece of Artifact Refining material called the Flying Brilliant Gold Crystal. Fan Xihe took out a small bottle of Gold Spiritual Liquid. Huang Yao¡¯s beautiful eyes clearly revealed a hint of joy when she saw the small bottle of Gold Spiritual Liquid. She looked at Daoist Zhang Yuan apologetically and said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Zhang Yuan, I¡¯m really sorry. This bottle of Gold Spiritual Liquid that Fellow Daoist Fan took out is more useful to me, so I plan to exchange it with Fellow Daoist Fan.¡± Hearing this, Daoist Zhang Yuan nodded with a look of disappointment. ¡°All right, then.¡± As he spoke, he looked at the others present and said, ¡°Does anyone want this Flying Brilliant Gold Crystal? As long as it¡¯s a Level 3 array material, I¡¯ll trade it with you.¡± ¡°Fellow Daoist Zhang Yuan, I¡¯ll trade with you.¡± Jiang Chengxuan suddenly took out a small beehive-like stone from his body. ¡°This is a Level 3 array material. I wonder if you¡¯re willing to exchange it with me?¡± This was a Level 3 array material he had obtained from Bai Xuanhong¡¯s storage ring. After he and Shen Ruyan set up a Level 3 mountain-protecting array for the Jiang family, there were still some materials left. The moment he took it out, Daoist Zhang Yuan¡¯s face lit up and he hurriedly nodded. ¡°Sure.¡± After that, the two of them completed this exchange. Then, Hui Lian and Yang Huaifeng each took out some spiritual items and precious materials to exchange with everyone present. When it was Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s turn, they couldn¡¯t help but look at each other. Then, Shen Ruyan took out a Level 3 Dharma treasure spear and a bottle of Glorious Essence Pill that could help early-stage Violet Palace cultivators increase their Dharmic power. ¡°I think everyone knows the value of these two things. My husband and I want to exchange them for some Jade Wheat Spiritual Seeds, or Cloud Spirit Purple Water, or the Blue-leaved Spiritual Flower.¡± After saying that, the couple looked at everyone expectantly. However, to their disappointment, although everyone present was very interested in the two items that Shen Ruyan took out, It was obvious that they did not have the things that the couple wanted. At this moment, You Zhenfang suddenly took out an orange flower with many silver patterns on its surface. Seeing this flower, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and everyone else¡¯s eyes lit up. You Zhenfang said, ¡°Fellow Daoists, do you want the Blue-leaved Spiritual Flower to refine the Glorious Star Pill?¡± At the mention of this spiritual item, everyone¡¯s hearts skipped a beat. Among the Violet Palace cultivators present, their cultivation levels were ail at the early stage of the Violet Palace Realm. They naturally knew about the Glorious Star Pill that could allow an early-stage Violet Palace cultivator to break through to the mid-stage. When they heard this, they could not help but look at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan in surprise. From the looks of it, the two ancestors of the Jiang family seemed to know alchemy. Everyone thought that if they really had the ability to refine the mid-grade Level 3 Glorious Star Pill, they might have to befriend the two of them. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± When Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan heard You Zhenfang¡¯s words, they immediately nodded. At this moment, their cultivation levels had already reached the third level of the Violet Palace. It was obviously very normal for them to seek medicinal pills to break through to the mid-stage, so they didn¡¯t intend to hide it. You Zhenfang clearly knew this. He smiled and said, ¡°As far as I know, the Level 3 Blue-leaved Spiritual Flower is not irreplaceable. At the very least, the Orange Silver Flower in my hand can be a perfect substitute. In fact, from a certain perspective, its effect might be better than the Blue-leaved Spiritual Flower.¡± Hearing You Zhenfang¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but look at each other. ¡°Fellow Daoist You, are you saying that you want to use the Orange Silver Flower in your hand to exchange for the two things in our hands?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not an exchange.¡± What surprised Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and everyone present was that You Zhenfang actually smiled and shook his head after hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s question. ¡°I want to give you the Orange Silver Flower in my hand..¡± Chapter 185 - Chapter 185: System Reward, Search for the Secret Treasure Chapter 185: System Reward, Search for the Secret Treasure Translator: Henyce Translations Editor: Henyeo Translations ¡°Give it to us for nothing?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were slightly stunned. Then, a furrow appeared on rhe couple¡¯s brows. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Fellow Daoist You, if you have any requests, tell us.¡± Hearing this, You Zhenfang could not help bur smile bitterly. He thought for a moment and said, ¡°When I¡¯m no longer around, I hope that the two of you can protect the You family for ten years if you can.¡± ¡°Protect the You family for ten years?¡± The two of them did not expect You Zhenfang¡¯s request to be this. The two of them looked at You Changsheng standing behind You Zhenfang and immediately understood. It seemed that You Zhenfang was doing this for his successor. It was nor difficult for rhe two of them to see that You Changsheng, who was behind You Zhenfang, had a high chance of reaching the Violet Palace in the future. However, as for when, it was hard to say. If it was fast, it would take him a few years. If it was slow, ten or twenty years was also likely. With You Zhenfang¡¯s current age, it was probably not a problem for him to live for another ten years, but 20 years was unlikely. At that time, when he died and You Changsheng had yet to break through to the Violet Palace, no one could say what situation their You family would face. Once someone coveted their resources, it would definitely be difficult for the You family to protect themselves. However, if You Changsheng was given another ten years, it would undoubtedly greatly increase his chances of successfully advancing to the Violet Palace. At this thought, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but look at each other. Then, Jiang Chengxuan reached out and rook the Orange Silver Flower. He smiled and said to You Zhenfang, ¡°Fellow Daoist You, we agree to your request. However, I have to tell you in advance that we can only do what we can. If it¡¯s beyond our ability to help, I¡¯m afraid we won¡¯t interfere.¡± ¡°Of course.¡± You Zhenfang smiled and nodded. ¡°If the You family is really in such dire straits that even the two of you can¡¯t help, then just abandon it.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately nodded. At this moment, Huang Yao interrupted. ¡°If you still want the other two things, the Jade Wheat Spiritual Seed and the Cloud Spirit Purple Water, you can consider attending the auction in the Jade Water Market.¡± ¡°The Jade Water Market¡¯s auction?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Huang Yao smiled and nodded. ¡°The host of the auction is the Golden Core Sect of the Liang Nation, the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. Basically, there will be a small-scale auction every ten years. Every 30 years, a medium-scale auction will be held. Every hundred years, a large-scale auction will be held. it¡¯s said that in the large-scale auction that takes place every hundred years, a pili like the Core Condensing Pill has appeared several times.¡± ¡°Core Condensing Pill?¡± Hearing Huang Yao¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were slightly surprised. They knew very well that the Core Condensing Pill Huang Yao was talking about was a pill that could help a ninth level Violet Palace cultivator break through to the Golden Core realm. Should they fail, not only could the pill save their lives, but it could also possibly help them break through to the False Core Realm. Therefore, no matter where it was, as long as rhe Core Condensing Pill appeared, it would definitely cause an intense competition. ¡°Yes.¡± Huang Yao nodded. She continued, ¡°As far as I know, in about five years, the medium-scale auction will take place. At that time, you should be able to find the two things you want at the auction.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were really unaware of this piece of news . Hearing this, the couple could not help but be pleasantly surprised. If they could find the two things at the Jade Water Market Auction, it would save them a lot of trouble. After all, they only needed to pay spiritual stones at the auction. The accumulation of their spiritual stones over the years had reached 600,000 to 700,000. At least to early-stage Violet Palace cultivators, 700,000 spiritual stones was definitely a huge sum. After a while. This temporary small-scale Trade Fair ended. Huang Yao, You Zhenfang, Hui Lian, Daoist Zhang Yuan, and the others did not stay any longer. They stood up and bade farewell to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. The couple did not stay outside for long and returned to Xuanming Peak together. After returning to the cave abode of Xuanming Peak, Jiang Chengxuan immediately began to ask Shen Ruyan for advice on arrays. As the saying went, arrays and weapons were inseparable. Jiang Chengxuan had a foundation in refining weapons. Coupled with Shen Ruyan¡¯s dedicated guidance, it didn¡¯t take long for him to understand the basic concept of arrays. After understanding the basic concept, The first thing Jiang Chengxuan did was to refine the most basic Spirit Gathering Array flag. He refined more than a hundred of them in a row. Then, he began to use these array flags to set up a low-grade Level 1 Spirit Gathering Array on Xuanming Peak.. Chapter 186 - Chapter 186: System Reward, Search for the Secret Chapter 186: System Reward, Search for the Secret Treasure (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations This scene made Shen Ruyan speechless. Her husband was doing the same thing again. Last time, he refined a hundred low-grade Level 1 Qi Gathering Pills at once. Now, he was setting up a hundred low-grade Level 1 Spirit Gathering Arrays. This was really¡­ Just as Shen Ruyan was laughing in her heart, Jiang Chengxuan had already set up the 100 low-grade Level 1 Spirit Gathering Arrays. [Ding.] At the same time, a system notification suddenly sounded in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. [Congratulations, host. You have completed 100 array setups. You have received Array Talent +1 and a portable Void Travel Array Disk.] [Portable Void Travel Array Disk: After use, it can bring one to three people to travel through the void. The distance is between 100,000 to 500,000 kilometers. It can be used at most three times.] It had to be said that the Void Travel Array Disk rewarded by the system this time was a pretty good tool for survival and escape. Once activated, even a Golden Core Immortal would not be able to catch up to them. The only drawback was that this array disk could only be used three times. If only he could be rewarded with the method to make this Void Travel Array Disk like last time. However, thinking about it, even if he was given the method to make this array disc that could teleport over such a long distance, he probably did not have the ability to make it as of now. ¡°Granduncle, Grandaunt.¡± At this moment, the family head, Jiang Renyi, came over to the Xuanming Peak. Seeing him come over, Jiang Chengxuan immediately smiled and said, ¡°Yiren, you came at the right time. Take these.¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan threw the 100 low-grade Level 1 Spirit Gathering Array flags he had refined and the 100 bottles of low-grade Level 1 Qi Gathering Pills to Jiang Renyi. Holding the things Jiang Chengxuan had thrown over, Jiang Renyi¡¯s head was filled with question marks. What¡¯s going on? Where did his Granduncle get so many Qi Gathering Pills and low-grade Level 1 Spirit Gathering Array flags? ¡°Cough cough¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan cleared his throat and asked, ¡°By the way, Renyi, what brought you here this time?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s question, Jiang Renyi finally put away his thoughts and nodded. ¡°Granduncle, all the sects and families that came to the Jiang family have returned. In addition, these are the gifts from them. Granduncle, Grandaunt, please take a look.¡± As he spoke, Jiang Renyi handed a list to Jiang Chengxuan. However, neither Jiang Chengxuan nor Shen Ruyan reached out to take it. Jiang Chengxuan waved his hand and said, ¡°Renyi, you don¡¯t have to report to us anything like this in the future. You, Renchuan, Rendao, and Elder Liu can make the decision. If there are really things that you can¡¯t decide or can¡¯t do, you can ask me and your Grandaunt.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Jiang Renyi was clearly surprised. However, he quickly understood and immediately nodded. ¡°Yes, Granduncle!¡± ¡°Good.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°In addition, since you¡¯re the head of the Jiang family now, you represent the entire Jiang family. You have the right to deal with many things on your own and I also won¡¯t interfere casually.¡± ¡°Yes, Granduncle, 1 understand.¡± Jiang Renyi was very touched by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s trust in him. At that moment, he did not disturb Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan too much. After telling the two of them about some of the future arrangements of the Jiang family, he stood up and left Xuanming Peak. At this moment, there were still more than three years before the Jade Water Market Auction began. Therefore, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan decided to find the secret treasure left behind by Shen Ruyan in her previous life. At the very least, they had to confirm the approximate location of the secret treasure. The situation was similar to last time. After the passage of time, the place where Shen Ruyan had left the secret treasure must have changed a lot. Not long after, the couple left Mount Mystic Tai where the Jiang family was and headed for a place called the Indian Mountain Range in the Liang Nation. This mountain range was taken up by humans. It was an important hub between several counties in the Liang Nation. Usually, the merchants of some families or sects would often pass through this mountain range to trade. However, the Indian Mountain Range today seemed to be a little different from usual. The most important entrances were all sealed by a group of cultivators in fiery red clothes. Some cultivators who had just arrived and did not know what was going on complained. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Why did they seal off the Indian Mountain Range for no reason?¡± When the cultivators nearby heard this, their expressions changed slightly. They whispered, ¡°I mean, brothers, you¡¯re talking so loudly. Do you want to die? What if those people heard it? By the way, don¡¯t you know who those people are?¡± Before the newly-arrived cultivators could answer, he continued, ¡°They are all disciples of the Violet Palace Immortal Sect, the Inferno Sect. It¡¯s said that the only son of the Inferno Sect¡¯s Supreme Elder, Pei Dongcheng, died in the Indian Mountain Range. At this moment, they are investigating the cause. Aren¡¯t you afraid that they will arrest you as suspects if you spout nonsense?¡± ¡°What? There¡¯s actually such a thing?¡± After hearing his words, cold sweat broke out on the foreheads of the newly-arrived cultivators. Naturally, they knew about the Inferno Sect. That was the number one Violet Palace Sect in the Liang Nation¡¯s South Flame County. There were a total of five Violet Palace Supreme Elders in the sect. Among them, the first Supreme Elder, Murong Feilong, was at the seventh level of the Violet Palace Realm. Pei Dongcheng, whom they had just mentioned, was at the fifth level of the Violet Palace Realm. They weren¡¯t people who independent cultivators and people from small families and sects could afford to offend. When Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan arrived, they learned of this situation. This put a frown on their faces. Especially when Shen Ruyan sensed a faint connection with her secret treasure inside this mountain range, she felt that the Inferno Sect was doing one thing to cover something else. ¡°Husband, I¡¯m afraid the situation is not as simple as it seems. 1 just heard from those independent cultivators that this place has been sealed by the Inferno Sect for a few years. With Inferno Sect¡¯s strength, why did it take them so long to investigate the murder?¡± ¡°Uh?¡± Jiang Chengxuan also felt that something was amiss. ¡°Wife, you mean¡­?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Shen Ruyan immediately nodded. ¡°1 suspect that the secret treasure I once stored should be in the Indian Mountain Range. The reason why the Inferno Sect sealed off the Indian Mountain Range was most likely that they had discovered something. It¡¯s just that they haven¡¯t found it yet.¡± It had to be said that Shen Ruyan¡¯s analysis made sense. ¡°Looks like we really have to go to the center of the sealed area to take a good look.¡± With that, Jiang Chengxuan first used the Withered Tree Nirvana Technique to completely hide his aura. Then, he used the Heavenly Calculation Technique to hide the traces of his and Shen Ruyan¡¯s existence. Only then did the couple quietly enter the sealed area without alerting anyone.. Chapter 187 - Chapter 187: Spirit Refinement Technique Chapter 187: Spirit Refinement Technique Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations As soon as they entered the sealed area, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately sensed a few powerful auras nearby. One of them was as fierce as a brilliant sun. Even Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt threatened. Needless to say, the owner of that aura should be the First Supreme Elder of the Inferno Sect, Murong Feilong. Other than him, there were two other auras. Although they weren¡¯t as powerful as Murong Feilong¡¯s aura, they were still not to be underestimated. One of them was at the fifth level of the Violet Palace Realm, who claimed that his only son had died in this mountain range. As for the last one, his cultivation was slightly weaker, but he was also at the third level. The presence of three Violet Palace cultivators meant that it was not a small matter they were attending to. It appeared that they had really discovered something here. With this thought in mind, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan ignored the three of them. Instead, Shen Ruayn sensed her connection with the secret treasure and headed in the opposite direction with Jiang Chengxuan. The further they went, the stronger Shen Ruyan¡¯s connection became. Even Jiang Chengxuan saw an area covered in hazy white light when he opened the Heavenly Eye of Insight. Soon, the two of them approached that area. A smile appeared on Shen Ruyan¡¯s face as She sent a voice transmission to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Husband, this is the place. Now, I¡¯ll try to lift the restriction here. It might take three breaths. At that time, it will probably cause quite a commotion. I need you to cover me as much as possible.¡± Jiang Chengxuan was also very surprised. He immediately nodded with a serious expression and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t let anyone notice the commotion.¡± At that moment, a five-colored lightning mark suddenly appeared between Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyebrows. The moment her five-colored lightning mark appeared, the surrounding trees suddenly swayed violently. Indistinctly, there seemed to be spiritual light rising into the sky. Another ray of light poured out from an unknown space in the void. Seeing this scene, Jiang Chengxuan did not dare to be negligent. He immediately circulated the Heavenly Calculation Technique to the limit to hide all movements here. Even so, Murong Feilong, who was also looking for something on the other side, seemed to have sensed something. He frowned slightly. Not far away, Pei Dongcheng and the other Supreme Elder, Daoist Nether Flame, turned around to look at Murong Feilong in confusion. ¡°Senior Brother Murong, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Murong Feilong¡¯s eyes narrowed and he replied in a deep voice, ¡°Something¡¯s wrong. 1 think 1 sensed something. Did you sense anything unusual?¡± ¡°Unusual?¡± Hearing Murong Feilong¡¯s words, Pei Dongcheng and Daoist Nether Flame shook their heads. However, at this moment, a loud bang suddenly shook the mountain range. Immediately after, a huge circular door of light appeared in the sky and two figures entered. ¡°Oh no!¡± Seeing this, the expressions of Murong Feilong, Pei Dongcheng, and Daoist Nether Flame changed drastically. What Murong Feilong was worried about just now was actually true. Someone had snuck into the sealed area under their noses and even discovered the mystery of this place before them. ¡°Damn it!¡± Murong Feilong and the other two were furious. They rushed towards the huge circular door of light with all their might. Unfortunately, the door of light only existed for a moment. By the time the three of them approached, the door of light had already begun to gradually dissipate. ¡°Damn it! Damn it, damn it, damn it!¡± Murong Feilong and the other two could not help but fly into a rage. From the moment Pei Dongcheng¡¯s son died here and they sensed something abnormal in this place, they had been searching for several years. For that, they even sealed this place. It was because they wanted to find the secret that might exist here and enjoy it alone. But now? The secret of this place, or rather, the opportunity, had been taken by someone from nowhere. How could the three of them tolerate this? Immediately, they began to carefully search their surroundings. From the looks of it, they would not give up until they found out the secret. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan ignored Murong Feilong and the other two. The place they arrived at was a small space that flickered with spiritual light and was filled with multicolored light. Here, there was an extremely rich five-element spiritual qi and lightning essence. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could clearly feel that the Dharmic power in their bodies had suddenly become abnormally active at this moment. It was not an exaggeration to say that the spiritual qi and lightning essence here created a perfect environment for the two of them to cultivate. However, this was not the most important thing now. The most important thing was the items placed on a stone platform in front of them.= There was a storage ring that flickered with light as well as three jade slips of red, silver, and blue. The couple did not hesitate much. They immediately went forward and picked up the jade slips and storage ring on the stone platform to seriously check them. After checking, the couple was clearly overcome with joy. The three jade slips were three different types of Spirit Refinement techniques. They were respectively the Grand Sun Meditation, the Thunder God¡¯s Body, and the Styx Tortoise Technique. The corresponding attributes were fire, lightning, and water. Moreover, these three Spirit Refinement techniques could be said to be top-notch in the world. Normally, not to mention that it was almost impossible to find Spirit Refinement techniques of such a level in the Golden Core Sect, even the Nascent Soul Sect might not have it Once successfully cultivating the Grand Sun Meditation, one¡¯s sea of consciousness would be indestructible. Any attack or curse targeting the divine sense would be dispelled by the burning sun. It was the same for the Thunder God¡¯s Body. After cultivating it, there would be a Thunder God protecting one¡¯s sea of consciousness. The same goes to the Styx Turtle Technique. After cultivating it, a surging river would appear in one¡¯s sea of consciousness, guarded by a giant black tortoise that could fight off all the attacks on your divine sense. The only problem was that it was extremely difficult to cultivate these three Spirit Refinement techniques. Moreover, it required a huge amount of resources, and the strength of your soul had to reach a certain level prior to cultivating it. Otherwise, not only would you not obtain any benefits from cultivating it, but you might also suffer the backlash, causing your soul and even your primordial spirit to be severely injured. However, in the storage ring that was emitting light, there was an answer to the first problem. There were resources they needed to cultivate the Spirit Refinement Technique to the entry and early stage. Next, they only needed to find a way to increase the strength of their souls before they could choose one of the three Spiritual Refinement Techniques to cultivate. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but look at Shen Ruyan and say, ¡°Wife, we haven¡¯t reached the requirements to cultivate these three Spirit Refinement Techniques yet. Why don¡¯t we use the spiritual qi here to try to increase our strength first?¡± Shen Ruyan had no objections to her Dao companion¡¯s suggestion. Soon, the couple began to cultivate with the help of the extremely dense five-element spiritual qi and lightning essence.. Chapter 188 - Chapter 188: Shen Ruyan Breaking Through to the Mid-stage Violet Palace Realm Chapter 188: Shen Ruyan Breaking Through to the Mid-stage Violet Palace Realm Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At the same time. Outside, Murong Feilong and the other two were still frantically searching for the huge circular door of light. However, a month passed, two months passed, and even a year passed. They still could not find any trace of it. This made them simmer with rage. In their rage, they killed many independent cultivators who had accidentally entered this mountain range. Just like that, another two years passed.! The three of them still found nothing. Finally, they realized that they might have really missed that opportunity. ¡°Senior Brother Murong, the Jade Water Market Auction is going to start soon. Are we still going to stay here?¡± At this moment, Daoist Nether Flame finally couldn¡¯t help but turn to Murong Feilong and ask. Hearing his words, Pei Dongcheng also turned around to look at Murong Feilong. Although the opportunity here was very important, after searching for so long without any results, be it Daoist Nether Flame or Pei Dongcheng, they actually did not have much hope. In comparison, the Jade Water Market Auction that was held every 30 years seemed to be more important. After all, as long as you had enough spiritual stones, you could buy many treasures that you needed. It was better than wasting time here and getting nothing in the end. Murong Feilong also knew this. After careful considerations, he nodded and said, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s search here for another month. If we still can¡¯t find anything in a month, we¡¯ll leave. But¡­¡± At this point, a murderous look appeared on Murong Feilong¡¯s face. ¡°I won¡¯t let those two off so easily. When I get back, I will get Junior Brother Zhong to come over and guard this place and set up a Chain Sky Lock Array. I don¡¯t believe that those two can escape from other places.¡± Hearing Murong Feilong¡¯s words, Daoist Nether Flame and Pei Dongcheng¡¯s eyes lit up. Clearly, the two of them knew that the Junior Brother Zhong that Murong Feilong had just mentioned was another Violet Palace cultivator in the Inferno Sect. His name was Zhong Wuchen, and he was at the fourth level of the Violet Palace Realm. Although he was only at the fourth level, his attainments in arrays were the greatest in the entire Inferno Sect. With his Chain Sky Lock Array and him in charge of this place, even if the two of them really came out of the door of light, they would definitely not be able to escape. Daoist Nether Flame and Pei Dongcheng continued to search with Murong Feilong while sending a message to Zhong Wuchen. A month later. Murong Feilong and the other two left. The one who replaced them was a middle-aged man in a purple robe. This person was none other than Zhong Wuchen. At this moment, dozens of array flags flew out of his hand and landed in different places. Buzz! About a few hours later. The Level 3 Chain Sky Lock Array was successfully set up by Zhong Wuchen. At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who were still in the small space, finally ended their cultivation. It had to be said that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had gained a lot from cultivating in this small space for the past three years. Especially Shen Ruyan. At this moment, her cultivation had broken through to the fourth level of the Violet Palace Realm without the help of any medicinal pills and had officially entered the mid-stage. Although Jiang Chengxuan had yet to break through to the fourth level, his accumulation at the third level had already reached the peak. With an opportunity, he could break through without a hitch. The only pity was that over the past three years, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had completely exhausted the spiritual qi in this small space. The couple could even clearly feel that the foundation that supported this small space was starting to become unstable without the spiritual qi. It would not take long for this small space to collapse. ¡°It¡¯s almost time for us to go out.¡± Jiang Chengxuan turned to look at Shen Ruyan. Shen Ruyan nodded. Then, a five-colored lightning mark appeared between her eyebrows again. Buzz! At the same time. In front of them, a circular door of light that led to the outside world slowly began to appear. After the circular door of light was completely formed, Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but turn around and say to Jiang Chengxuan with a smile. ¡°Husband, let¡¯s go. If we leave from here, I don¡¯t know where we will appear. I hope that we won¡¯t be too far away from the Jade Water Market.¡± Clearly, the couple was still thinking about the Jade Water Market Auction. After all, they also wanted to see what good things there would be in the mid-scale Jade Water Auction that was held only once every 30 years. Buzz! Not long after the couple stepped into the circular door of light, the entire small space immediately began to shake violently. Zhong Wuchen, who was guarding outside and waiting for the circular door of light to appear again, suddenly sensed waves of fluctuation in the void in front of him. This made his expression immediately serious. Could it be that the two people he was waiting for were finally coming out? Just as this thought flashed through his mind, he saw a black hole suddenly appear in front of him that was collapsing inwardly and emitting an incomparably terrifying destructive aura. Zhong Wuchen, who was filled with anticipation, widened his eyes in shock and his expression changed drastically. Not good! It was the collapse of space! There was no time to think. Zhong Wuchen immediately brought the power of the Chain Sky Lock Array to the maximum. Then, without looking back, he fled crazily into the distance and cursed in his heart. Senior Brother Murong has sent me into harm¡¯s way!!! Boom! At this moment, an extremely terrifying destructive aura suddenly swept towards him from behind. The Chain Sky Lock Array that he had just activated to its maximum power could not last long at all. It collapsed and shattered under the terrifying impact of spatial collapse. This shocked Zhong Wuchen. The surface of his body sizzled, and large amounts of blood mist rose. He actually used the forbidden technique that burned his lifespan just to outrun the shock wave. In the blink of an eye, he had already fled thousands of kilometers. Fortunately, it was only the collapse of a small space. The range and power the shockwave could reach were limited. When Zhong Wuchen used the forbidden technique to escape thousands of kilometers away, he was finally outside the range. Even so, his losses this time could be said to be huge. Not to mention that the Chain Sky Lock Array was destroyed, Just now, in order to save his life, he had left a Level 3 defensive Dharma treasure there. He would definitely not be able to retrieve it. Most importantly, his lifespan. Just now, he had lost nearly 50 years of his lifespan. Fifty years. To him, who was already more than 280 years old, this was simply fatal. Moreover, he was also seriously injured. Without eight to ten years, he would probably not be able to recover. At the thought of this, Zhong Wuchen almost wanted to kill Murong Feilong and the others. What he needed to consider next was how to make Murong Feilong and the others compensate for his losses this time. Just as Zhong Wuchen was thinking about this, two young figures appeared in the air a few thousand kilometers away from the Indian Mountain Range. It was Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. At this moment, they seemed to be able to vaguely sense the commotion from the Indian Mountain Range and the faint scream. Could it be that the people from the Inferno Sect were still searching for them? If that was the case, it would be really fun. However, this matter would not have much to do with them anymore. They were not bored enough to turn around and enter the mountain range to watch the fun. At this moment, they had already identified their current location and flew in the direction of the Jade Water Market.. Chapter 189 - Chapter 189: Jade Water Market Auction Chapter 189: Jade Water Market Auction Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jade Water Market. This was a market on par with the Ganyang Market in terms of scale. It might even be larger. The Jade Water Sword Pavilion behind it was also slightly stronger than the Ganyang Sect. There were a total of five Golden Core Immortals in the sect. This was also why it could rule Liang Nation with another Golden Core sect, the Heavenly Yue Sect. That¡¯s right. In Liang Nation, there were two Golden Core forces, the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and the Heavenly Yue Sect. After about half a month, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan finally arrived at the Jade Water Market. As soon as they arrived, the couple saw the surging crowd. This was probably due to the upcoming Jade Water Market Auction. Along the way, the couple saw that the surrounding shops, inns, and even cave abodes were almost full. It was not an exaggeration to say that it was probably not easy for those independent cultivators to find a place to live here. At this moment, the benefits of having a family manifested. Long before this, the Jiang family had arranged accommodation and booked restaurants for them. The two of them did not deliberately hide their auras. Liu Linglong, who was representing the Jiang family in the Jade Water Market, immediately sensed the two of them. She quickly came over and bowed respectfully. ¡°Greetings, Supreme Elders.¡± Seeing that it was Liu Linglong, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately nodded at her. Jiang Chengxuan asked, ¡°Elder Liu, are you in charge of our Jiang family¡¯s industries in the Jade Water Market during this period of time?¡± Liu Linglong nodded. ¡°Yes, Supreme Elder Jiang.¡± After a pause, Liu Linglong continued, ¡°By the way, Third Elder, Yunrou, and the others have also come to the market to participate in the auction. Supreme Elder Jiang, do you need me to inform them to come and see you?¡± Jiang Chengxuan thought for a moment and shook his head. ¡°There¡¯s no need. Let them get busy with their own things.¡± Also, you don¡¯t have to worry about us. Just go do your own things. My wife and I plan to walk around the Jade Water Market first.¡± Hearing this, Liu Linglong nodded tactfully. She did not disturb Jiang Chengxuan and his wife anymore. After bowing to the two of them, she returned to a restaurant under the Jiang family. After Liu Linglong left, Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but say thoughtfully, ¡°Husband, if I¡¯m not wrong, in the next few decades, Jiang Rendao and Liu Linglong should have the highest chance of breaking through to the Violet Palace, right?¡± Jiang Chengxuan obviously didn¡¯t expect her to suddenly mention this. He thought for a moment and nodded in agreement. ¡°That¡¯s right. Rendao is already at the ninth level of the Foundation Establishment. If he can obtain the corresponding spiritual item to help him with breakthrough, he should have a 40 to 50% chance of advancing to the Violet Palace.¡± As for Liu Linglong¡­¡± At this point, Jiang Chengxuan paused for a moment before continuing, ¡°Although she is still at the eighth level, I can tell that her potential is not inferior to Rendao. In fact, it¡¯s even better. After she reached the ninth level of the Foundation Establishment, if she could obtain the corresponding spiritual item, the chance would probably be even higher than Rendao. However, the only problem was that she was a woman and her surname was not Jiang. Most importantly, I heard that many families and sects have come to our Jiang family to propose marriage to her. At that time, I really can¡¯t guarantee that Elder Liu will still think that she¡¯s a member of our Jiang family.¡± It had to be said that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s concern was indeed a fact that many families faced. Once the women in the family married, they would definitely be leaning towards their husband¡¯s family. This was very normal. Even Shen Ruyan was the same. However, even though they were married off, because of the blood relation, there was still an inseparable blood bond between them and their original family. However, if it was a woman with a different surname, the situation would be different. Without the blood bond, loyalty was not guaranteed. It was really a dilemma whether they should nurture Liu Linglong. In the past, when Jiang Chengxuan was in the Shen family, he naturally wouldn¡¯t be bothered with these problems. Now that he was in charge of a family, it was inevitable that he would have to consider more. When Shen Ruyan saw the serious look on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face, she couldn¡¯t help but smile. ¡°Husband, aren¡¯t you thinking too much and too early? If you and I really plan to nurture Liu Linglong into a Violet Palace cultivator in the future, before giving her the corresponding spiritual item, we can naturally make things clear to her. If she¡¯s willing to accept our conditions, so be it. If not, or if she has her own choice, why do you and I have to force her?¡± Jiang Chengxuan found that what she said made sense. He nodded with a smile.. Chapter 190 - Chapter 190: Jade Water Market Auction (2) Chapter 190: Jade Water Market Auction (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Wife, you¡¯re right. I was indeed over worrying.¡± ¡°Other than that, there¡¯s actually another way.¡± Shen Ruyan¡¯s smile suddenly became playful. She continued, ¡°That is for you to marry Liu Linglong and make her your concubine. Coincidentally, the two of you are of the same generation in the family. If you marry her, no one will raise any objections. Most importantly, in this way, the problems that you and I are worried about will naturally not exist.¡± ¡°Me marrying Liu Linglong?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was stunned and looked at Shen Ruyan in shock. He had never expected to hear these words from Shen Ruyan. Yes, although he had fantasized about having concubines more than once when he just transmigrated. However, as he grew older, Especially after he and Shen Ruyan got together and experienced so many things together, in his heart, he had long regarded Shen Ruyan as the only woman in his life. It was also because of this that when Jiang Chengxuan heard her words, his heart was filled with disbelief. He quickly shook his head and said seriously, ¡°Wife, no more talking about this in the future. I won¡¯t consider it.¡± ¡°Fine.¡± Shen Ruyan smiled and didn¡¯t say anything else. After that, the couple walked around the Jade Water Market. Time passed quickly. In the blink of an eye, it was the day of the Jade Water Market Auction. On this day. The couple arrived at the venue of the auction. It had to be said that the scale of the Jade Water Market Auction that was held every 30 years was indeed not small. The auction itself did not have too many requirements. As long as you were a cultivator and were willing to pay three spiritual stones as an entrance fee, you could participate. Just this alone was enough for the auction to make a huge profit. So. When Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan walked into the auction venue together, they saw a dense crowd of people. By rough estimation, there were no less than tens of thousands of people. One could imagine how shocking the number of cultivators attracted by the large-scale auction that was held every 100 years would be. It was said that at that time, even cultivators from the surrounding nations would be attracted. At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan casually found a seat and sat down. After a few hours, the mid-scale auction officially began. Countless beautiful rains of light suddenly sprinkled down from the high platform, accompanied by many bright flower petals. Everyone present could clearly feel a pure spiritual qi suddenly fill the entire venue. ¡°Fellow Daoists¡­¡± At this moment, amidst flower petals, a peerlessly beautiful female cultivator with a graceful figure had appeared on the auction platform. Seeing her, some Violet Palace cultivators immediately sat up straight. Clearly, they knew the identity of that beautiful female cultivator. This woman was not an ordinary person. She was the Violet Palace Supreme Elder of the Golden Core Sect, the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. Her name was Hua Mengyou. Now that she was personally hosting this auction, it could be seen how much importance the Jade Water Sword Pavilion placed on this auction. ¡°I believe everyone should have some understanding of the rules of this auction before coming.¡± Hua Mengyou smiled faintly. ¡°Therefore, I won¡¯t waste your time on explaining the rules. Let¡¯s start our first auction item.¡± As she spoke, a jade bottle was brought up. When Hua Mengyou opened the jade bottle and everyone saw what was inside, some Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment cultivators could not help but reveal excited expressions. Foundation Establishment Pill! It was a bottle of Foundation Establishment Pills! ¡°Hehe, I believe everyone has already recognized it.¡± Hua Mengyou smiled. ¡°That¡¯s right. The first item is a bottle of Foundation Establishment Pills. There are a total of four pills inside. The starting price is 10,000 spiritual stones. Every increase must be no less than 1,000 spiritual stones.¡± Just as she said that, someone couldn¡¯t wait to shout, ¡°20,000 spiritual stones!¡± ¡°22,000 spiritual stones!¡± ¡°30,000 spiritual stones!¡± In a short moment, the price of the bottle of Foundation Establishment Pills was increased to 30,000 spiritual stones. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could not help but look at each other, clearly a little surprised. They did not expect the first item to be a bottle of four Foundation Establishment Pills. In a medium-scale auction, this was considered a treasure. ¡°40,000 spiritual stones!¡± ¡°50,000 spiritual stones!¡± ¡°60,000 spiritual stones!¡± Even now, the price of the bottle of Foundation Establishment Pills still showed no signs of stopping. The Foundation Establishment Pill was too important and rare for low-level cultivators. Now that there were four, none of those low-level cultivators wanted to miss it. Some small families and sects even joined forces to bid. ¡°70,000 spiritual stones!¡± ¡°75,000 spiritual stones!¡± ¡°80,000 spiritual stones!¡± At this moment, the bidding for the bottle of Foundation Establishment Pills gradually slowed down. In fact, 80,000 spiritual stones was almost the upper limit price of four Foundation Establishment Pills. However, because this pill was extremely rare on the market, the price was still slowly rising. ¡°82,000 spiritual stones!¡± ¡°83,000 spiritual stones!¡± ¡°87,000 spiritual stones!¡± Finally, when the price was raised to 87,000 spiritual stones, the bidding stopped. Many people present couldn¡¯t help but click their tongues. 87,000 spiritual stones. This amount was already huge. ¡°Next is a Level 3 Dharma treasure embryo.¡± At this moment, someone brought up a pearl that emitted emerald green light. Hua Mengyou smiled and said, ¡°This treasure is called the Emerald Wood Elemental Bead. Fellow Daoists who have a chance of breaking through to the Violet Palace in the future, you have to take this opportunity. Don¡¯t miss this Level 3 Dharma treasure embryo. The starting price of this item is 8,000 spiritual stones. Every increase must be no less than 1,000 spiritual stones.¡± ¡°10,000 spiritual stones!¡± ¡°15,000 spiritual stones!¡± ¡°20,000 spiritual stones!¡± ¡°28,000 spiritual stones!¡± Soon, this wood-elemental Level 3 Dharma treasure embryo was sold for 28,000 spiritual stones. Subsequently, many more items were brought up on stage. However, most of the items were between Level 1 and Level 2. Only a small number of items had reached Level 3. However, those Level 3 items were not very useful to the current Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Just like that, three days passed in the blink of an eye. Three days later, in the afternoon. When another Level 3 item was brought up, it finally attracted Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s attention.. Chapter 191 - Chapter 191: Jiang Rendao Bidding for the Purple True Pill Chapter 191: Jiang Rendao Bidding for the Purple True Pill Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°The next item is a small bag of Jade Wheat Spiritual Seeds. There are a total of four. Fellow Daoists who are good at Level 3 alchemy, don¡¯t miss it.¡± At this moment, Hua Mengyou, who was on the stage, smiled and continued. ¡°The starting price of this small bag of Jade Wheat Spiritual Seeds is 12,000 spiritual stones. Every increase must be at least 1,000 spiritual stones.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but sit up straight. Clearly, they were determined to get their hands on the small bag of Jade Wheat Spiritual Seeds. However, they were not in a hurry to make the first bid. Instead, Jiang Chengxuan only spoke when the price was raised to 39,000 spiritual stones. ¡°50,000 spiritual stones!¡± Hearing this price, a yellow-robed man who was about to continue bidding frowned slightly. An old man in his seventies shook his head at him. ¡°There¡¯s no need to bid anymore. Although the Jade Wheat Spiritual Seed is precious and can produce Level 3 spiritual rice, it¡¯s still a seed in the end. It will take a lot of time and effort to make it completely mature. 50,000 spiritual stones is already the upper limit price. Any more than that will not be worth it.¡± Hearing the old man¡¯s words, although the yellow-robed man was a little unwilling, he still nodded and gave up on this item. No one else in the venue competed with Jiang Chengxuan. Soon, the small bag of Jade Wheat Spiritual Seeds landed in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands. This put a happy smile on the couple¡¯s faces. With this small bag of Jade Wheat Spiritual Seeds, Shen Ruyan could try to refine the Level 3 Bean Soldier Pill later. Once the refinement was successful, they would have a few more Violet Palace-level helpers at any time. Especially when the second demon beast riot was only decades away, if they could have a few more Violet Palace-level helpers, their safety could be further guaranteed. After this bag of Jade Wheat Spiritual Seeds, a few Level 3 items were auctioned. A Level 3 offensive Dharma treasure, a Level 3 spiritual herb, and a few Level 3 precious materials. However, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were not interested in these things. On the morning of the fourth day, a Purple True Pill appeared in Hua Mengyou¡¯s hand. Seeing the Purple True Pill, many Foundation Establishment Cultivators present breathed heavily. This included Jiang Rendao and Jiang Yunrou. ¡°Third Uncle, it¡¯s a Purple True Pill!¡± Jiang Yunrou could not suppress her excitement. ¡°Yes.¡± Jiang Rendao nodded, but his expression was a little solemn. He knew very well that the Purple True Pill was an item that would be fought over intensely by the late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators like him who had a chance of advancing to the Violet Palace. Indeed. Just as Hua Mengyou announced that they may begin to bid for the Purple True Pill, its price was quickly raised to 40,000 spiritual stones. 40,000 spiritual stones was already a huge number for many late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators. It could even buy a relatively inferior Level 3 Dharma treasure. However, the price of the Purple True Pill did not stop rising. ¡°43,000 spiritual stones!¡± ¡°47,000 spiritual stones!¡± ¡°50,000 spiritual stones!¡± Seeing that the price had already been raised to 50,000 spiritual stones, Jiang Yunrou could not help but look anxious. ¡°Third Uncle, what should we do? We¡¯re about to run out of spiritual stones. If we miss this opportunity, I don¡¯t know how long we will have to wait to see a Purple True Pill again.¡± With that, Jiang Yunrou took out all the spiritual stones on her. However, from the looks of it, their spiritual stones combined might still not be enough later. ¡°Why don¡¯t we try to contact Granduncle and the others? They should be here now.¡± Jiang Yunrou could not help but suggest. Hearing her words, Jiang Rendao felt a little conflicted. To be honest, he was clearly unwilling to give up the Purple True Pill just like that. However, he also knew that if Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan came here, they would definitely have what they wanted to buy. If they couldn¡¯t afford what they wanted because of him, he would be ashamed. Just as Jiang Rendao was struggling in his heart and Jiang Yunrou was anxious, and the bidding on the stage was about to end, a young female cultivator in auction clothes suddenly came to Jiang Rendao and Jiang Yunrou¡¯s side. She smiled politely at the two of them and said, ¡°Are you Fellow Daoist Jiang Rendao and Jiang Yunrou?¡± ¡°Yes? And you are?¡± Jiang Rendao and Jiang Yunrou could not help but be puzzled. The female cultivator in the auction clothes continued, ¡°I¡¯m the attendant of this auction. 1 specially came to give something to you at the request of two Violet Palace seniors.¡± As she spoke, she raised her hand and handed a storage bag to Jiang Rendao. Jiang Rendao subconsciously reached out to take it. The moment his hand touched the storage bag, a message attached to the storage bag immediately appeared in Jiang Rendao¡¯s mind. ¡°Rendao, with the spiritual stones inside and what you already have, it should be enough for you to buy that Purple True Pill. Take it.¡± ¡°Granduncle!¡± When Jiang Rendao saw the spiritual stones in the storage bag, he was touched. He did not expect that before he needed to speak to Jiang Chengxuan, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had already taken the initiative to send him spiritual stones. At the side, Jiang Yunrou was still puzzled. She subconsciously took the storage bag from Jiang Rendao¡¯s hand and looked at it. She could not help but exclaim. At this moment, the young female attendant had already left. Jiang Rendao looked at the storage bag in his hand and took a deep breath. Then, he made the bid. ¡°65,000 spiritual stones!¡± As soon as this price was raised, people who were bidding at the rate of 1,100 spiritual stones immediately stopped. Obviously. 65,000 spiritual stones were already beyond the buying limits of many people. On the stage, Hua Mengyou smiled and said, ¡°It¡¯s already 65,000 spiritual stones. Are there any other fellow Daoists who want to bid higher than this? This is a Purple True Pill. Not only is it a pill that can help one break through to the Violet Palace, but it can also prevent one from losing their life if they fail to break through so that they can have a second attempt in the future. 65,000 spiritual stones going once! 65,000 spiritual stones going twice! 65,000 spiritual stones going thrice! Congratulations to that fellow Daoist for obtaining this Purple True Pill!¡± Chapter 192 - Chapter 192: Fighting for the Cloud Spirit Purple Water Chapter 192: Fighting for the Cloud Spirit Purple Water Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations On the other side. Seeing that Jiang Rendao had successfully obtained the Purple True Pill, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could not help but smile. ¡°In this way, Rendao is one step closer to the Violet Palace.¡± Shen Ruyan said with a smile. Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°Let¡¯s wait and see. There should be Five-elemental Essence in this auction.¡± It was obvious that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan wanted to help Jiang Rendao as much as they could. If Jiang Rendao could successfully advance to the Violet Palace before the second demon beast riot, it would definitely be a great thing for the Jiang family. Just like that, the auction continued. When it was almost night, a bottle of purple spiritual water appeared in Hua Mengyou¡¯s hand. Seeing the bottle of purple spiritual water, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes narrowed, and surprise appeared on their faces. ¡°It¡¯s the Cloud Spirit Purple Water!¡± To be honest, the real reason why they came to the Jade Water Market Auction this time was for the Cloud Spirit Purple Water. Because it was something that could really increase their strength. With the Cloud Spirit Purple Water, she could refine the Essence Soul Pill. With the Essence Soul Pill, their souls could be strengthened. After their souls were strengthened, they could try to cultivate the Spirit Refinement Technique they had obtained previously. In fact, At this moment, they were not the only ones who set eyes on the Cloud Spirit Purple Water. Among them were several Violet Palace Immortal Sects and Families. The most influential one was the Inferno Sect. Daoist Nether Flame said in surprise, ¡°Senior Brother Murong, it¡¯s the Cloud Spirit Purple Water you wanted! With it, your divine power, the True Inferno, might be able to reach a higher level.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Murong Feilong nodded solemnly. At this moment, he had already made up his mind. No matter what, he had to find a way to obtain the Cloud Spirit Purple Water. Just as everyone in the venue was secretly rubbing their fists and preparing to fight for the Cloud Spirit Purple Water, Hua Mengyou, who was on the high platform, finally spoke with a smile. ¡°Fellow Daoists, 1 believe many of you have already recognized this item, right? That¡¯s right, the bottle in my hand is the Cloud Spirit Purple Water. Not only is it an extremely precious supplementary ingredient for alchemy, but it¡¯s also an excellent spiritual item to help people cultivate. The starting price of this bottle of Cloud Spirit Purple Water is 20,000 spiritual stones. Every increase must be at least 2,000 spiritual stones.¡± Hearing this starting price, many people present could not help but click their tongues. Especially those Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment cultivators. Up until now, this was the first time they had seen something that had a starting price of 20,000 spiritual stones. They really could not imagine how shocking the final price would be. At this moment, Jiang Yunrou could not help but say to Jiang Rendao, who was beside her, ¡°Third Uncle, do you think that Granduncle and Grandaunt will compete for this item?¡± Hearing Jiang Yunrou¡¯s question, Jiang Rendao could not help but look worried. If Granduncle and Grandaunt really wanted to bid for that thing, he wondered if they had enough spiritual stones on hand. After all, the two of them had given him a lot of spiritual stones just now. ¡°30,000 spiritual stones!¡± ¡°40,000 spiritual stones!¡± ¡°50,000 spiritual stones!¡± In the blink of an eye, the price was raised to 50,000 spiritual stones. And it was still rising. ¡°60,000 spiritual stones!¡± ¡°70,000 spiritual stones!¡± ¡°80,000 spiritual stones!¡± Hearing this price, many people present were shocked. Especially those who did not know much about the Cloud Spirit Purple Water, they could not understand. What exactly was it? Why were people fighting for it so crazily? Jiang Rendao and Jiang Yunrou, who were originally worried about their Granduncle and Grandaunt not being able to afford it, secretly heaved a sigh of relief. Because from the beginning to the end, they did not hear Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s voices. This made them subconsciously think that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not intend to bid for the bottle of Cloud Spirit Purple Water. ¡°100,000 spiritual stones!¡± However, just as this thought flashed through their minds, they suddenly heard a familiar voice. This made their expressions change slightly. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan finally made a move. Moreover, they increased the price by 20,000 spiritual stones. It could be seen that they were determined to obtain the Cloud Spirit Purple Water. This also caused the expressions of the other people present to suddenly freeze. Some people decisively withdrew from the bidding. However, there were also some people who did not give up. Among them was the first Supreme Elder of the Inferno Sect, Murong Feilong. Looking at the price on the stage, his expression darkened. He really did not expect that there would be so many people competing with him for the Cloud Spirit Purple Water. Nor did he expect that someone would raise the price by 20,000 spiritual stones. It was not that he, a late-stage Violet Palace cultivator, could not even take out 100,000 spiritual stones or more than that. He was on a tight budget because other than bidding for the Cloud Spirit Purple Water, he had something more important to bid for. Especially the final item in this auction. In the end, most of the spiritual stones in his hands and in the sect would be used to bid for that final item. In that case, there were actually not many spiritual stones that he could use to bid for the Cloud Spirit Purple Water. At the thought of this, Murong Feilong immediately said in a deep voice, ¡°105,000 spiritual stones!¡± As he spoke, he suddenly stood up and cupped his fists at the crowd. Due to the rules of the auction, he didn¡¯t say anything he shouldn¡¯t. However, his action already said a lot. When some of the people present saw Murong Feilong suddenly stand up, their expressions could not help but change slightly. Soon, some people chose to give up on bidding. They also stood up and raised their hands to cup their fists at Murong Feilong to show that they had given him face. In response, Murong Feilong returned the greeting politely. This made Jiang Yunrou a little nervous. She could not help but say to Jiang Rendao, who was beside her, ¡°Third Uncle, that seems to be the Supreme Elder of the Inferno Sect, Murong Feilong.¡± I did not expect him to bid for the Cloud Spirit Purple Water. What should we do now? Granduncle and Grandaunt don¡¯t seem to have any intention of giving up.¡± Hearing Jiang Yunrou¡¯s words, Jiang Rendao¡¯s expression immediately turned solemn. ¡°So what? Yunrou, you must always remember that when it comes to fighting for resources, there is no friendship to speak of. Even family members have to fight when necessary, let alone outsiders. This is because it concerns your path towards the Dao, and nothing else is more important than that.¡± Jiang Rendao paused for a moment before continuing, ¡°I know what you¡¯re worried about, but don¡¯t forget that Granduncle and Grandaunt might be able to compromise once, twice, or even thrice today. But what about in the future? If they encountered a situation like today, would they have to compromise again? If this continues, there is no way we can bring our family to its former glory.¡± A trace of determination suddenly appeared in Jiang Rendao¡¯s eyes. ¡°I don¡¯t care what the others think, but since you and I have already accepted the protection of Granduncle and Grandaunt, their will is our will. Their enemies are our enemies. Their strength is the strength of the entire Jiang family. Do you understand now?¡± Jiang Rendao¡¯s words made Jiang Yunrou a little ashamed of herself, but it quickly turned into determination. She nodded at Jiang Rendao solemnly. ¡°Third Uncle, 1 understand!¡± ¡°110,000 spiritual stones!¡± The moment she finished speaking, the bidding voices of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan sounded again.. Chapter 193 - Chapter 193: Finale Item, Jiang Rendaos Request Chapter 193: Finale Item, Jiang Rendao¡¯s Request Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations When Murong Feilong heard that someone was still bidding, a fierce look appeared on his face. He gritted his teeth and continued, ¡°113,000 spiritual stones!¡± ¡°120,000 spiritual stones!¡± Damn it! Murong Feilong¡¯s eyes were filled with anger. However, in the auction of the Jade Water Market, even if he was a late-stage Violet Palace cultivator, he did not dare to kick up a fuss. He could only grit his teeth again and say hatefully, ¡°122,000 spiritual stones!¡± ¡°130,000 spiritual stones!¡± His bidding opponent did not seem to care about spiritual stones at all. This also made some of the other people present wonder who it was to actually go against a late-stage Violet Palace cultivator like this. In the end, Murong Feilong suppressed the impulse to increase the price and withdrew from the bidding for the Cloud Spirit Violet Water. However, everyone could tell that Murong Feilong was in an extremely bad mood. He looked at Pei Dongcheng and Daoist Nether Flame beside him with a dark expression and said coldly, ¡°After this auction ends, go and investigate who was bidding against me just now. ¡°If the other party¡¯s strength is comparable to mine, then forget it. Otherwise¡­¡± A cold light flashed across Murong Feilong¡¯s eyes. Although he did not say the rest, both Pei Dongcheng and Daoist Nether Flame understood what he meant. On the other side. Jiang Chengxuan looked at the Cloud Spirit Purple Water in his hand and couldn¡¯t help but smile at Shen Ruyan and say, ¡°If I¡¯m not wrong, the person bidding against us for the Cloud Spirit Purple Water should be the Inferno Sect¡¯s first Supreme Elder, Murong Feilong. From the looks of it, he might very likely investigate our identities later.¡± Shen Ruyan shook her head with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s fine. So what if he really finds out our identities? With our current strength, we really don¡¯t have to worry too much about ordinary seventh level Violet Palace cultivators. Moreover, even if they could really find out our identities, who knows when it would be? Perhaps at that time, you and 1 would have already returned to the Jiang family.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded in agreement. The auction continued for another two days. During these two days, some good items were auctioned one after another. Among them were several bottles of Level 3 pills, precious materials, and so on. The most valuable and the one that attracted the most attention was an Earth Spirit Crystal. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan spent a total of 78,000 spiritual stones to bid for this Earth Spirit Crystal. This made Jiang Rendao¡¯s breathing become incomparably rapid, and his heart beat non-stop. He did not know if his Granduncle and Grandaunt needed that Earth Spirit Crystal for something special. However, as he had said to Jiang Yunrou before, as long as it concerned one¡¯s path to the Dao, he had to fight for it. He had already decided that when he returned to the family, he would personally visit Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to see if there was a chance to exchange for that Earth Spirit Crystal. At this moment, the entire auction was coming to an end. When a Level 3 talisman was bought by a certain Foundation Establishment family at a huge price, the eyes of everyone present suddenly focused. All of them sat up straight. It was because the final item of the auction was about to appear. This was also the greatest reason why many Violet Palace Immortal Sects and families came here. It was for the final item. ¡°I believe many people have been waiting anxiously for a long time, right?¡± At this moment, Hua Mengyou, who was on the auction platform, suddenly smiled and said. Then, she took out a jade box. In the jade box was a yellow pill the size of a longan. The surface of the pill was surrounded by clouds, emitting an extremely rich pill fragrance. Seeing this, the eyes of many Violet Palace cultivators revealed greed. Hua Mengyou said with a smile, ¡°This pill is called the Yellow Dragon Cloud Pill. It can assist cultivators at the ninth level of the Violet Palace to break through to the False Core Realm. It can also be used as a pill to break through to the late-stage of the Violet Palace. However, that would undoubtedly be a waste. 1 believe that most fellow Daoists won¡¯t make this choice. Alright, I won¡¯t say anything else. I believe everyone present should know the value of this pill. The starting price of this pill is 100,000 spiritual stones. Every increase must be no less than 10,000 spiritual stones.¡± BOOM! As soon as Hua Mengyou finished speaking, the entire auction venue immediately erupted. Clearly, many people did not know that the final item of this auction was actually a pill that could allow a Violet Palace cultivator to break through to the False Core Realm. This was much more precious than high-grade Level 3 Dharma treasures and precious materials They were not even on the same level. As everyone knew, after a cultivator reached the ninth level of the Violet Palace Realm, they could begin to attempt to break through to the Golden Core Realm. However, the Golden Core Realm was not a threshold that just anyone could cross.. Chapter 194 - Chapter 194: Finale Item, Jiang Rendaos Request (2) Chapter 194: Finale Item, Jiang Rendao¡¯s Request (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Not only did cultivators need sufficient foundation and resources, but they also needed corresponding cultivation techniques. If one of them was missing, it would be extremely difficult to break through. It was nearly impossible to succeed. Just the accumulation of Dharmic power stumped most people. Because it was an impossibly difficult task to enter the Golden Core Realm, some people tried to solidify their Dharmic power in advance and increase the quality of their Dharmic power before officially breaking through to the Golden Core realm. This was how the False Core realm was created and many related medicinal pills were developed. The Yellow Dragon Cloud Pill was one of them. With the foundation of the False Core, if a cultivator tried to break through to the Golden Core realm, the success rate would be much much higher than before. Furthermore, as a False Core cultivator was already half a step into the Golden Core Realm, be it in terms of Dharmic power or the ability to command Dharma treasures, he was more than a level stronger than a ninth level Violet Palace cultivator. At this moment, those who wanted to compete for the Yellow Dragon Cloud Pill had already started bidding. ¡°120,000 spiritual stones!¡± ¡°150,000 spiritual stones!¡± ¡°200,000 spiritual stones!¡± In a short moment, the price of the Yellow Dragon Cloud Pill was raised to 200,000 spiritual stones. This was also the highest price since the start of the auction. Many people were shocked. It was impossible to imagine what the final price of this pill would be. At this moment, Murong Feilong also joined in the bidding. Seeing that the price of the Yellow Dragon Cloud Pill was rapidly increasing, he knew that if this continued, the final price of the pill would probably reach an astronomical figure. Therefore, he made a decisive decision. Just as the price of the pill was raised to 200,000 spiritual stones, he spoke resolutely. ¡°300,000 spiritual stones!¡± As soon as this price was raised, the entire auction venue immediately fell silent for a moment before bursting into an uproar. 300,000 spiritual stones was already a number that many small families and sects couldn¡¯t accumulate in their lifetimes. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were also slightly surprised. They did not expect Murong Feilong to still have so many spiritual stones on him. It was almost comparable to the spiritual stones they currently had. However, they also knew that it was definitely impossible to obtain that Yellow Dragon Cloud Pill with 300,000 spiritual stones. That was the truth. After the entire auction venue fell into a short silence, a chuckle suddenly sounded. Then, a white-haired young man suddenly stood up. He smiled at Murong Feilong and said, ¡°Daoist Brother Murong, if you want to intimidate us with 300,000 spiritual stones, I can only say that I¡¯m afraid I¡¯ll have to disappoint you.¡± With that, he looked at the auction platform. ¡°350,000 spiritual stones!¡± Hearing this bid, Murong Feilong¡¯s face immediately turned ashen. He gritted his teeth and spat out a few words. ¡°Bai Yuanchen from the Bai Immortal Familiy!¡± Hearing this name, many people present could not help but look at the white-haired young man, Bai Yuanchen, with shock in their eyes. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were no exception. Clearly, they knew very well that the Violet Palace Family, the Bai Immortal Family, was not inferior to the Violet Palace Sect, the Inferno Sect, in terms of strength. Especially Bai Yuanchen. He had reached the seventh level of the Violet Palace Realm at the age of 200. He was the person with the highest chance of breaking through to the Golden Core Realm in the Bai family. ¡°370,000 spiritual stones!¡± Murong Feilong said through his gritted teeth. ¡°400,000 spiritual stones!¡± Unexpectedly, just as he finished speaking, Bai Yuanchen increased the price without a moment of hesitation. From the looks of it, he obviously had plenty of spiritual stones at hand. It made sense. One had to know that Bai Yuanchen was not the only late-stage Violet Palace cultivator in the Bai family. Especially their ancestor, Bai Mingshan, who had reached the ninth level of the Violet Palace. He was one of the top figures below the Golden Core Realm. How could Murong Feilong, or rather, the Inferno Sect, compete with him? ¡°430,000 spiritual stones!¡± Soon, another gray-robed elder smiled and spoke. Clearly, it was another late-stage Violet Palace cultivator. Bai Yuanchen¡¯s eyes moved to the source of the voice, and he smiled as he nodded at the gray-robed elder. ¡°So it¡¯s Fellow Daoist Beiming. However, this Yellow Dragon Cloud Pill is very useful to my Bai family. Therefore, I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t let you have it. 500,000 spiritual stones!¡± The gray-robed old man hesitated for a moment, and then he shook his head with a smile and gave up on bidding. Only Murong Feilong, who had yet to give up, and a few others continued to bid against Bai Yuanchen. However, Murong Feilong and the others didn¡¯t have the ability to increase the price. In the end, the Yellow Dragon Cloud Pill was sold to Bai Yuanchen for 620,000 spiritual stones. From then on, the entire auction was declared over. As everyone began to leave, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and the others did not stay any longer. Soon, they left the auction venue. When they returned to the restaurant, they realized that Jiang Rendao and Jiang Yunrou had already returned before them and were waiting at the door.. Chapter 195 - Chapter 195: Finale Item, Jiang Rendaos Request (3) Chapter 195: Finale Item, Jiang Rendao¡¯s Request (3) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Greetings, Granduncle and Grandaunt!¡± ¡°Greetings, Granduncle and Grandaunt!¡± Seeing Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan return, Jiang Rendao and Jiang Yunrou immediately bowed to them. Jiang Rendao said, ¡°Thank you for your help at the auction just now. These are the remaining spiritual stones. As for the portion that I spent, 1 will definitely return it to Granduncle and Grandaunt as soon as I collect enough spiritual stones.¡± Jiang Rendao understood that although Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan gave him the spiritual stones and didn¡¯t ask him to return them, he wouldn¡¯t take it for granted and pretend that nothing happened. Jiang Chengxuan smiled and said, ¡°It¡¯s fine. You can keep the remaining spiritual stones. You even need them in the future. It¡¯s not too late to return them to us when you have saved up enough spiritual stones.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Jiang Rendao was touched. He nodded gratefully at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°In that case, thank you, Granduncle and Grandaunt.¡± At this point, Jiang Rendao suddenly became hesitant. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other and smiled. The two of them clearly knew that was on Jiang Rendao¡¯s mind. Shen Ruyan said, ¡°Do you want to ask us for that Earth Spirit Crystal?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± Jiang Rendao did not expect Shen Ruyan to ask so directly. This made him nervous for no reason. In the end, he gritted his teeth and nodded. ¡°That¡¯s right. 1 do want to ask Granduncle and Grandaunt if you have special use for that Earth Spirit Crystal. If not, can you lend it to me for the time being?¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and said, ¡°To be honest, we bought this Earth Spirit Crystal for the family and wanted to put it in the family treasury vault. If you want it, you have to exchange it with the corresponding family contribution points.¡± At this point, Jiang Chengxuan paused for a moment before continuing, ¡°You should know the new rules your Grandaunt and I set for the family, right?¡± Before Jiang Rendao could answer, Jiang Chengxuan continued, ¡°No matter who it is, if they want to exchange for something from the family¡¯s treasure vault, they have to use the family contribution points to exchange for it. When two have equally the same family contribution points, the priority will be given to the one who broke through to the Foundation Establishment on his own. If you want to exchange for the Earth Spirit Crystal now, 1 think your family contribution point is probably not enough. In fact, not only you, but also the others in the family. If they want to exchange for the Earth Spirit Crystal, their family contribution points are insufficient.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Rendao was a little disappointed. He knew very well that what Jiang Chengxuan said was the truth. Any family or sect that wanted to develop well had to have a good set of rules. Everyone had to be regulated within the scope of the rules. Otherwise, they would be in a state of disunity. Even if the family could be glorious for a while, it would eventually fall apart. Thinking of this, Jiang Rendao was about to say that he would work hard in the future and strive to accumulate enough family contribution points to exchange for the Earth Spirit Crystal as soon as possible when he heard Jiang Chengxuan suddenly change the topic and continue with a smile, ¡°But there are exceptions to everything. As the saying went, rules are dead, but people are alive. No matter how perfect the system is, flaws will be unavoidable. The system has to be based on the current situation, the environment, and the need. So. When people¡¯s needs change, the surrounding environment changes, and the situation changes, we should have the flexibility to modify the system. And that¡¯s what¡¯s happening now.¡± Jiang Chengxuan continued, ¡°We¡¯re getting closer and closer to the demon beast riot that happens every hundred years. Under such circumstances, our family has to increase our strength as much as possible. Especially when it comes to high-end combat strength, it would be best if there was another Violet Palace cultivator. From the looks of our family¡¯s current situation, in the next few decades, only you and Liu Linglong have a chance of entering the Violet Palace. However, at the moment, the only person suitable to try to break through to the Violet Palace is you. So. If you really want the Earth Spirit Crystal, 1 can give it to you. However, you have to promise that no matter if you succeed or not, you have to think of a way to make up for the borrowed family contribution points. Of course. You can also choose not to borrow family contribution points and wait until you accumulated enough before exchanging. At that time, there might be better spiritual items that can help him break through to the Violet Palace. You can make the decision.¡± ¡°Granduncle, I choose to exchange that Earth Spirit Crystal now.¡± After hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Jiang Rendao did not hesitate at all and immediately made his decision. The future was too far away. Who knew what would happen? It was better to try his best to become stronger. Jiang Chengxuan was not surprised. After he handed the Earth Spirit Crystal to Jiang Rendao, the group did not continue to stay in the Jade Water Market. Soon, Jiang Chengxuan took out a small flying shuttle from his body and brought Jiang Rendao, Jiang Yunrou, and the others back to Mount Mystic Tai.. Chapter 196 - Chapter 196: Fourth Level of the Violet Palace Chapter 196: Fourth Level of the Violet Palace Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At the same time, Murong Feilong, who had already found out Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s identities, was about to go and find trouble with them when he suddenly received a message from his communication jade talisman. It was about Zhong Wuchen¡¯s encounter in the Indian Mountain Range that day. This message put a deep frown on Murong Feilong, Daoist Nether Flame, and Pei Dongcheng¡¯s faces. The three of them ignored Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and returned to the sect at once. More than ten days later. Jiang Chengxuan and the others finally returned to Mount Mystic Tai. After returning to Mount Mystic Tai, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan began to enter seclusion. Jiang Rendao also entered seclusion. After being told what happened during this trip, Jiang Renyi, Jiang Renchuan, and the others were filled with anticipation. If Jiang Rendao could really successfully break through to the Violet Palace in this seclusion, the Jiang family would have three Violet Palace cultivators. This strength was considered mid-tier among many Violet Palace forces. At this moment. In Shen Ruyan¡¯s cave abode, Jiang Chengxuan was observing as Shen Ruyan refined pills. The first thing Shen Ruyan refined this time was the Level 3 Bean Soldier Pill. It was Shen Ruyan¡¯s first time refining such a pill. Even though she had inherited some of the alchemy skills from her previous life, she still made a mistake on her first attempt, causing the first batch of pills to turn to ashes. Shen Ruyan was deep in thought for a long time before starting the second attempt. This time, she was clearly much more skilled. About ten days later, she successfully refined the Level 3 Bean Soldier Pill. However, due to insufficient experience, although the refinement this time was successful, the quality of the pill was clearly not optimal. According to her and Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s estimations, the soldier transformed from this pill would at most be equivalent to the first level of the Violet Palace. A Bean Soldier Pili of this level was actually not very useful to them now. However, if it was given to the others in the family, it would undoubtedly be of great help. They still had two Jade Wheat Spiritual Seeds left. After some thought, the couple decided to refine the remaining two Jade Wheat Spiritual Seeds into Level 3 Bean Soldier Pills. Half a month later. Two Bean Soldier Pills of better quality than before appeared in front of them. If nothing unexpected happened, these two Bean Soldier Pills should be able to transform into soldiers around the fifth level of the Violet Palace. This was quite useful to them. The couple put it away. Next, it was time to refine the Essence Soul Pill. Back then, Huang Wenyu gave them a total of two Essence Soul Fruits. In theory, two Essence Soul Fruits with an entire bottle of Cloud Spirit Purple Water could produce two furnaces of Essence Soul Pills. This was because the main ingredient for refining the Essence Soul Pill was still the Essence Soul Fruit. The Cloud Spirit Purple Water mainly played a supplementary role. The amount needed wasn¡¯t too much. However, Shen Ruyan could not guarantee the quality of the Essence Soul Pills. It was possible to refine high-grade Essence Soul Pills, but it was also possible to refine ordinary or even low-grade Essence Soul Pills. Therefore, after a serious discussion, the couple finally decided to refine a furnace of Essence Soul Pills with the two Essence Soul Fruits in front of them and a bottle of Cloud Spirit Purple Water. As long as they could produce more than two pills, it was worth it. Soon, Shen Ruyan began to refine the Essence Soul Pill. The process of refining this Essence Soul Pill was clearly more complicated than the Level 3 Bean Soldier Pill. It took Shen Ruyan more than three months to finish the pill refinement. Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but feel a little nervous as he watched Shen Ruyan cast alchemy spells into the furnace in front of her. If she could successfully refine more than two high-grade Essence Soul Pills, it would be very useful for the increase in the strength of the couple¡¯s soul. But if¡­ BANG! Just as this thought flashed across Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind, he suddenly heard a sound. Immediately after, the lid of the pill furnace burst open. Inside were three round, translucent, silver-gray pills! It was three Essence Soul Pills! Moreover, it was three high-grade Essence Soul Pills! Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes were filled with surprise. Shen Ruyan heaved a sigh of relief. A smile appeared on her beautiful face. ¡°Looks like the result is better than 1 expected. I actually produced three pills.¡± As she spoke, she put away one of the Essence Soul Pills and handed the other two to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Husband, take these two Essence Soul Pills. When we participate in the Trade Fair, we might be able to exchange for something that you and 1 can use with the extra pill.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded and put away the two Essence Soul Pills. A few days later. Jiang Chengxuan returned to his cave abode. After returning to the cave abode, Jiang Chengxuan was not in a hurry to consume the Essence Soul Pill to strengthen his soul. Instead, he took out the Glorious Star Pill that Shen Ruyan had refined previously. It was something that Shen Ruyan had made in her spare time when he was learning about arrays from her. There were a total of six pills. The couple each took three. Now, after cultivating in the small space in the Indian Mountain Range, Jiang Chengxuan knew that the time for him to break through to the mid-stage was almost here. Jiang Chengxuan immediately swallowed a Glorious Star Pill after adjusting himself to his optimal state. In an instant, the rich medicinal power immediately turned into Dharmic power and began to flow around inside Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan took this opportunity to cross the threshold to the mid-stage. One month, two months, half a year¡­ Almost half a year later, Jiang Chengxuan, who was sitting cross-legged, suddenly opened his eyes. An aura that was even more majestic and powerful than before suddenly erupted from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body. A smile appeared on his face. The fourth level of the Violet Palace was finally completed! At this moment, he could clearly sense that the Dharmic power in his body was 40% more than before, and its strength had doubled. As expected, There was a considerable gap between the mid and early stages of the Violet Palace. After consolidating his cultivation at the fourth level, about half a year passed. It was only at this moment that Jiang Chengxuan took out the high-grade Essence Soul Pill from his body. Let me see how effective you are in increasing the strength of my soul. Thinking of this, Jiang Chengxuan no longer hesitated and swallowed the Essence Soul Pill.. Chapter 197 - Chapter 197: The Soul Refinement Technique, Bad News Chapter 197: The Soul Refinement Technique, Bad News Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Buzz! At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan could clearly feel an extremely pure soul power suddenly erupted inside him. The range of his divine sense was expanding at a crazy speed. If the strength of his soul was originally only slightly stronger than an ordinary mid-stage Violet Palace cultivator, then after consuming the Essence Soul Pill, the strength of his soul was infinitely close to a ninth level Violet Palace cultivator. At this moment, he had already met the requirements for cultivating the Spirit Refinement Technique. According to his choice back then, what Jiang Chengxuan wanted to cultivate was the Grand Sun Meditation. Once it was cultivated, there would be a powerful sun in his sea of consciousness. Not only could he use this technique to burn the soul and even the primordial spirit of others, but it could also negate all attacks on his soul and primordial spirit, and even curses. Back then, when he obtained this technique, he had already read the contents many times and was well aware of the key points and things he needed to take note of. Therefore, at this moment, when Jiang Chengxuan began to cultivate this technique, he did not encounter many obstacles. [Ding.] Just as Jiang Chengxuan reached the entry level of the Grand Sun Meditation, a long-lost system notification suddenly appeared in his mind. [System mission issued. Host, please complete a hundred refinements of the soul.] Hearing the system¡¯s notification, Jiang Chengxuan was no longer surprised. At that moment, he took out the resources he had obtained from the secret treasure space that day and finally began to officially cultivate the Grand Sun Meditation. Time passed slowly. In the blink of an eye, four years passed. In the past four years, not only had Jiang Chengxuan cultivated the Grand Sun Meditation from the entry level to the third level, but he had also completed the mission issued by the system and obtained a treasure from the system. It was called the Vast Heaven Divine Jade. It was in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s sea of consciousness. Not only could it nourish Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s soul at all times and strengthen it, but it could also combine with the Grand Sun Meditation that Jiang Chengxuan cultivated to ward off external evil and even deal an extremely terrifying soul attack. Most importantly, the Vast Heaven Divine Jade given by the system could be upgraded as Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cultivation level increased. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s soul had already begun to transform into a Primordial Spirit. This was a symbol that characterized Golden Core cultivators. It represented the transcendence and strengthening of the power of the soul. Even if the body was accidentally destroyed, the Primordial Spirit could still attach to the Golden Core and possess other living beings. However, this method seemed to be restricted by the rules of heaven and earth. Everyone, regardless of success or failure, only had one chance in their life. Moreover, after the possession was successful, they could no longer use this method to relive. Just as Jiang Chengxuan was about to continue cultivating, his communication jade talisman suddenly lit up. This made him frown slightly. When he picked up the communication jade talisman and read the contents, his heart sank for no reason. The message was from the Shen family. Not long ago, Xiong Wandao finally accumulated enough family contribution points and exchanged for the Azure Dragon Wood Crystal he had left there. Without the help of the Purple True Pill, he resolutely tried to break through to the Violet Palace. In the end, he failed and his meridians shattered. His soul dissipated and he died. This piece of bad news undoubtedly dealt a blow to Jiang Chengxuan. No matter what, Xiong Wandao was one of the first friends he made when he first joined the Shen family. They had fought side by side many times, especially during the demon beast riot. Although the interaction between the two of them gradually decreased after he advanced to the Violet Palace, the relationship between the two of them didn¡¯t weaken. When he suddenly heard the news of his death, Jiang Chengxuan immediately lost the mood to continue his seclusion. When he walked out of his cave abode, he found that Shen Ruyan was already standing outside his door. ¡°I knew you¡¯d come out.¡± Shen Ruyan sighed and continued. ¡°You should have received the message from my family, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded dejectedly. ¡°Sigh¡­ Ruyan, do you think that if 1 didn¡¯t leave that Azure Dragon Wood Crystal behind, this wouldn¡¯t have happened?¡± Shen Ruyan could hear the sadness in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words. She immediately went forward and held his hand. She shook her head at him with a gentle expression. ¡°Husband, don¡¯t think that way. In the end, it was Elder Xiong¡¯s choice. It has nothing to do with you. Back when you left behind the Azure Dragon Wood Crystal, you had also reminded Fifth Granduncle and the others. 1 believe Fifth Granduncle and the others must have reminded Elder Xiong when they handed the Azure Dragon Wood Crystal to him. Therefore, Elder Xiong can¡¯t blame anyone.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled bitterly. He patted Shen Ruyan¡¯s hand and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, your husband is not that mentally fragile. 1 just feel that the path of cultivation is really filled with all kinds of accidents. If we¡¯re not careful, we¡¯ll be doomed.¡± At this point, the couple fell into a short silence. In fact, they all knew in their hearts that such things were by no means rare in the cultivation world. Almost every moment, there were cultivators who lost their lives because of a failed breakthrough. It was just that the person who had died was an acquaintance and friend of theirs. They were just a little sad. But they wouldn¡¯t go so far as to blame themselves for his death. Everyone had their own fate. After a while. The couple had already adjusted their moods. They changed the topic and started to talk about the results of their seclusion in the past four years. Through communication, Jiang Chengxuan learned that Shen Ruyan had gained as much as he had in the past four years. She had also cultivated the Thunder God¡¯s Body to the third level. Her soul also began to change in the direction of a Primordial Spirit. In addition. From the Spirit Refinement Technique, Thunder God¡¯s Body, she comprehended Lightning Strike Spear, an attack method that could target the Primordial Spirit of the opponent. Even a False Core cultivator would probably suffer a huge blow if they did not pay attention or did not have a treasure that could protect their Primordial Spirit. As the couple was talking, their communication jade talismans lit up again. After they finished reading the contents of their communication jade talismans, a hint of joy appeared on their faces.. Chapter 198 - Chapter 198: Jiang Rendao Breaking Through to the Violet Chapter 198: Jiang Rendao Breaking Through to the Violet Palace Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The message was sent to them by Huang Ling¡¯er from the Moon Watcher Sect. She said that her father, Huang Wenyu, had successfully broken through to the Golden Core Realm not long ago. He was going to hold a Golden Core Celebration in a few years and ask Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan if they could attend it. Speaking of which, it had been a long time since they last met. Huang Ling¡¯er missed them. Huang Ling¡¯er was innocent and pure-hearted. Both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan liked her from the bottom of their hearts. Now that her father, Huang Wenyu, had successfully broken through to the Golden Core, this was really something to be happy about and celebrate. After all, in the cultivation world of the Yun, Liang, Yan, Shu, and Zheng Nations, Golden Core cultivators were already at the top of the pyramid. They played a crucial role, especially on the battlefield with the demon beasts. Every time a Golden Core cultivator appeared on their side, their chances of winning would increase greatly. At this moment, the couple put away their communication jade talismans. Shen Ruyan said, ¡°Husband, do you think we should go to Sect Master Huang¡¯s celebration this time?¡± Jiang Chengxuan thought for a moment and said, ¡°Back then, when we were holding the Violet Palace celebration, although Sect Master Huang didn¡¯t come personally, he sent Huang Ling¡¯er and the Supreme Elder of his sect, Daoist Tian Chen. Most importantly, he gave us each an Essence Soul Fruit. This favor was not small. Now that he is about to hold the Golden Core Celebration in a few years, it would be unreasonable if we don¡¯t go over in person. Moreover, when we return to the Yun Nation this time, we can take a detour to go to the Splendid Jade Mountain to see Fifth Granduncle and your brother. At the same time, we can pay our tribute to Elder Xiong.¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s true.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded at Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words. ¡°In that case, what congratulatory gift do you think we should prepare?¡± Jiang Chengxuan pondered for a moment before replying, ¡°What do you think about giving the remaining Essence Soul Pill to Sect Master Huang as a congratulatory gift? After all, the Essence Soul Pill is already useless to us, and there is no one in our family who needs it. Most importantly, this Essence Soul Pill will be a timely help for Sect Master Huang, who has just advanced into the Golden Core.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s suggestion, Shen Ruyan immediately nodded in agreement. ¡°Husband, you¡¯re right. With our current situation, there¡¯s indeed no more suitable congratulatory gift than the Essence Soul Pill. Let¡¯s give it to him.¡± At this point, Shen Ruyan could not help but continue, ¡°By the way, when do you think it¡¯s appropriate for us to set off? Do we need to bring the others in the family along?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need to bring anyone else.¡± Jiang Chengxuan shook his head. ¡°After all, the family is very short on manpower now. If we bring Renyi and the others over, the operation of some things in the family will definitely be affected. As for when to set off¡­¡± At this point, Jiang Chengxuan thought for a moment and continued, ¡°Let¡¯s wait a while longer before deciding. If nothing unexpected happens, it should be about time for Rendao to attempt to break through to the Violet Palace.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the couple suddenly felt the spiritual qi in the entire Mount Mystic Tai surge. Immediately after, an extremely powerful aura suddenly erupted on Daoquan Peak, where Jiang Rendao was in seclusion. This made Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s hearts skip a beat. He was about to break through to the Violet Palace! The couple did not delay and quickly rushed to Daoquan Peak. Sensing the change in the aura, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were certain that Jiang Rendao had succeeded in breaking through. Unexpectedly, things went much smoother than they had expected. This was because in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s original expectations, even if Jiang Rendao could break through to the Violet Palace, it would take at least another year or two. ¡°Granduncle, Grandaunt!¡± At this moment, the family head, Jiang Renyi, the second elder, Jiang Renchuan, and Liu Linglong arrived at Daoquan Peak. Sensing the change in the aura, they couldn¡¯t help but turn to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. They were nervous and expectant. ¡°Granduncle, Grandaunt, is Rendao¡­?¡± Jiang Renyi asked tentatively. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan smiled. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Rendao should have already succedded.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Jiang Renyi, Jiang Renchuan, Jiang Yunrou, Liu Linglong, and the others couldn¡¯t help but look pleasantly surprised. At the same time. Another extremely powerful aura burst out of the cave abode where Jiang Rendao was in seclusion. Even the spiritual qi in the world gathered like huge vortexes on top of the cave abode. This phenomenon lasted for a few days. When it gradually subsided, the door of the seclusion cave abode finally opened with a bang. Jiang Rendao walked out with joy written all across his face. At this moment, he was clearly unable to control his aura very well, so much so that Jiang Renyi and the others around him felt a pressure on them for no reason. It was not until Jiang Chengxuan waved his hand that the pressure disappeared. ¡°Congratulations, Rendao.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were the first to congradulate with a smile. Hearing their words, with an abnormally solemn expression, Jiang Rendao bowed to the couple and said in an extremely sincere tone, ¡°Thank you for fulfilling my wish, Granduncle and Grandaunt. The reason why I was able to break through to the Violet Palace this time was all thanks to the support of Granduncle and Grandaunt!¡± Hearing his words, Jiang Chengxuan waved his hand with a smile. ¡°You don¡¯t have to thank us. You should thank yourself instead. If you can¡¯t do it yourself, even if I give you a Violet Palace Jade, it¡¯s useless.¡± As he spoke, Shen Ruyan, who was standing next to him, suddenly took out a long saber that was glowing with a faint golden color. Runes swirled on the surface of the long saber, emitting an extremely intimidating aura. This was a Level 3 Dharma treasure saber! Jiang Rendao¡¯s eyes widened slightly. Shen Ruyan smiled and said, ¡°Rendao, this saber was personally refined by me with many Level 3 materials. It¡¯s a low-grade Level 3 Dharma treasure called Shadow Slash. Take it as a gift from me and your Granduncle..¡± Chapter 199 - Chapter 199: Returning to the Shen Family Chapter 199: Returning to the Shen Family Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing this, Jiang Rendao immediately revealed an excited expression. Everyone knew that after a cultivator broke through to the Violet Palace, they no longer used Dharma artifacts, but Dharma treasures. However, most people, especially independent cultivators, still used Dharma artifacts for a long time after breaking through to the Violet Palace because they had exhausted all their spiritual stones on buying breakthrough resources and couldn¡¯t afford a Dharma treasure. Now, the benefit of having a family and an experienced senior manifested. Without a family, given Jiang Rendao¡¯s current situation, it was absolutely impossible for him to obtain such a high-quality Level 3 Dharma treasure without ten or even decades of accumulation. Thinking of this, Jiang Rendao was filled with gratitude. At that moment, he didn¡¯t stand on ceremony. Instead, he reached out gratefully to take Shadow Slash and said sincerely, ¡°Thank you for the treasure, Grandaunt. I¡¯m extremely grateful!¡± ¡°We¡¯re all family. There¡¯s no need to be so polite.¡± Shen Ruyan smiled and shook her head. Then, the others present went forward to congratulate Jiang Rendao. Jiang Chengxuan took this opportunity to tell everyone that he and Shen Ruyan were preparing to go back to the Yun Nation. At the same time, he handed the Level 3 Bean Soldier Pill to Jiang Renyi, the family head. When it was about time, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and everyone else left Daoquan Peak. Half a year later. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan set off for the Yun Nation. There was still some time before Huang Wenyu¡¯s Golden Core Celebration, so the couple was not in a hurry to go to the Moon Watcher Sect. Instead, they headed for the Splendid Jade Mountain where the Shen Immortal Family was. The Shen Immortal Family had already changed greatly compared to before they left. There were clearly more disciples in the family who had spiritual roots and could cultivate. Over the years, the family had nurtured six to seven more Foundation Establishment cultivators. Among all the Foundation Establishment cultivators, Shen Rushuang, Shen Daoyuan, and the others had already reached the late-stage. Shen Yuanlong, Shen Daoming, and Xu Qianhe, who were discussing things on Huawu Peak, suddenly seemed to have sensed something and disappeared on the spot. When they reappeared, they were already in front of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Chengxuan, Ruyan, it¡¯s really you two!¡± Seeing the couple, Shen Yuanlong and the other two smiled from ear to ear. Some of the young disciples could not help but reveal shocked expressions when they saw their three ancestors coming down from the Huawu peak. Especially when they saw Shen Yuanlong and the other two chatting and laughing with Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, they were filled with curiosity and confusion. Those two. Who are they? They can actually make three ancestors come out to receive them in person. Moreover, from the looks of it, they seemed to be very familiar with each other. Could it be that those two have a very deep relationship with the Shen family? Some elders of the Shen family who knew Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately began to explain to the young disciples. They said bluntly, ¡°You guys, be respectful. Do you know who those two are?¡± Before these young disciples could answer, the Shen family elders continued, ¡°That¡¯s your Grandaunt and her Dao companion. They¡¯re all people on the same level as our three ancestors. They once contributed greatly to the Shen family¡­¡± As the young disciples listened, a look of reverence appeared on their faces. While the elders of the Shen family were talking to the young disciples, Shen Rushuang, Shen Daoyuan, and Shen Baifei also came over. Just like Shen Yuanlong and the others. When Shen Baifei and Shen Rushuang saw Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, their joy was unconcealed. By the time Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and others went to the Huawu Peak together, a long time had passed. It was only then that Shen Yuanlong and the others asked Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan why they were here. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t hide anything. Jiang Chengxuan smiled and said, ¡°Ruyan and I came back not only to see you, but also to attend the Moon Watcher Sect¡¯s Golden Core Celebration.¡± ¡°The Moon Watcher Sect¡¯s Golden Core Celebration?¡± Upon hearing this, Shen Yuanlong and the others realized something. It was obvious that they all knew that Huang Wenyu, the sect master, had reached the Golden Core. Not only did they know, but the Moon Watcher Sect had also sent an invitation to the Shen family. This was obviously because of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. In addition, the Moon Watcher Sect had also sent people to the Shen family to attend their Violet Palace Celebration. Therefore, it was not surprising that the Moon Watcher Sect sent an invitation to the Shen Immortal family. ¡°Also¡­¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Ruyan and I were quite sad when we heard about Elder Xiong¡¯s death. Therefore, we came back this time to pay tribute to him.¡± At the mention of Xiong Wandao, Shen Yuanlong and the others present fell silent. After a while. Shen Yuanlong smiled bitterly. He said, ¡°Actually, when Elder Xiong wanted to exchange for that Azure Dragon Wood Crystal, I objected. Because I could more or less tell that the risk of him breaking through so rashly was actually quite high. However, he was very determined at that time. In addition, he met the requirements to exchange for that Azure Dragon Wood Crystal, so I could give it to him.¡± At this point, Shen Yuanlong sighed deeply with a shake of his head. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan also let out a sigh. In the end, the couple was led by Shen Yuanlong and the others to Xiong Wandao¡¯s tombstone to pay their tributes.. Chapter 200 - Chapter 200: Zheng Pelongs Summon Chapter 200: Zheng Pelong¡¯s Summon Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations As a core member of the Shen family, even if Xiong Wandao was a guest elder, he still enjoyed the same treatment as the other direct descendants of the Shen family after his death. He was buried in the cemetery at the back of the mountain. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan paid their tributes to Xiong Wandao. After paying their tributes, Jiang Chengxuan took out a storage bag from his body and handed it to Shen Yuanlong. ¡°Fifth Granduncle, inside are some cultivation resources that low-level cultivators need. Help me hand it to Elder Xiong¡¯s descendants. I won¡¯t go to see them.¡± Shen Yuanlong did not refuse and immediately accepted it. Then, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan stayed in the Shen family for the time being. To their surprise, the Flying Jade Peak where they used to stay was untouched. This made Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan feel warm from the bottom of their hearts. Just like that, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan stayed in the Shen family for more than half a year. On this day. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan found Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming to discuss preparing to go to the Moon Watcher Sect. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan suddenly received a message that surprised them. The sender of the message was Zheng Pelong, one of the three Golden Core Supreme Elders of the Ganyang Sect. The message was very simple. He asked Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to go to his place. Regarding this, the couple was rather puzzled. They did not understand why Zheng Pelong wanted to see them. However, they did not take it lightly. Shen Yuanlong said, ¡°Chengxuan, Ruyan, since Immortal Pelong personally sent a message to you, go and see him.¡± There must be a reason why he¡¯s looking for you.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded. At that moment, the couple did not delay. After bidding farewell to Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming, they flew towards the direction of the Ganyang Sect. With their current speed, it took them only a few days to reach the mountain gate of the Ganyang Sect. As soon as they arrived at the Ganyang Sect, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan saw another acquaintance. This person was none other than Zheng Pelong¡¯s personal disciple, Yun Dongshan. Yun Dongshan smiled and cupped his fists at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Fellow Daoist Chengxuan, Fellow Daoist Ruyan, long time no see. How have you been?¡± ¡°Thank you for your concern, Fellow Daoist Yun. We¡¯ve been fine.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan replied with a smile. Yun Dongshan nodded with a smile. ¡°That¡¯s good. Shifu has been waiting for you in the cave abode for a long time. Come with me.¡± With that, Yun Dongshan led the way. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately followed. The three of them chatted as they walked and soon arrived in front of a cave abode. Yun Dongshan bowed and said, ¡°Shifu, Fellow Daoist Chengxuan and Fellow Daoist Ruyan are here.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the door of the cave abode opened. Zheng Pelong¡¯s voice sounded. ¡°Chengxuan and Ruyan, come in.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other and walked into the cave abode. After a while, the two of them saw a man wearing a blue robe with his hands behind his back. Without any hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately bowed. ¡°Greetings, Senior Pelong!¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need to be so polite.¡± Zheng Pelong turned around with a smile and looked at them. ¡°1 heard that you¡¯ve returned to the Jiang family of the Liang Nation?¡± Before they could answer, Zheng Pelong continued, ¡°In that case, you should have heard of Gu Yuefeng, the Invincible Sword of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion, right?¡± ¡°Gu Yuefeng, the Invincible Sword?¡± Hearing this name, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were caught off guard. They naturally knew the name that Zheng Pelong mentioned. In fact, all the sects or families above the Violet Palace in the Liang Nation knew this name. It was simply because he was one of the five Golden Core Supreme Elders of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion, and his exact cultivation level was unknown. However, it was publicly acknowledged that his attainments in the Sword Dao were extremely high, and his sword techniques and divine powers were peerless. ¡°I have a letter here. I need you to help me give it to him when you return.¡± As he spoke, Zheng Pelong took out a letter and handed it to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. When the couple saw this, they could not help but be puzzled. Did a dignified Golden Core cultivator need a messenger? Wouldn¡¯t it be more convenient to communicate through the communication jade talisman? Just as he was thinking this, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly saw a faint smile on Zheng Pelong¡¯s face. Vaguely, he seemed to have understood something. Could it be that Zheng Pelong was doing this to help the two of them befriend the Invincible Sword? As if reading Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind, Zheng Pelong suddenly smiled and said, ¡°In this letter, there¡¯s something I promised to give to the Invincible Sword. You just have to give this letter to him. 1 believe he will understand.¡± I see. The couple immediately understood. If this letter contained some technique or special information, it would indeed be inconvenient to communicate through communication jade talisman. Moreover, no matter what, if they made this trip for Zheng Pelong, they would more or less be able to acquaint themselves with the Invincible Sword. This was probably another of Zheng Pelong¡¯s intentions. After realizing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt slightly touched. The couple nodded solemnly at Zheng Pelong and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Senior Pelong. We¡¯ll definitely deliver this letter to Senior Invincible Sword safely.¡± ¡°Good.¡± Zheng Pelong nodded before changing the topic. ¡°By the way, you should be planning to participate in Sect Master Huang¡¯s Golden Core Celebration soon, right? There¡¯s something I need to remind you of. When you go over, don¡¯t traverse the territory of the Starlight Sect. Do you understand?¡± Chapter 201 - Chapter 201: Golden Core Celebration Chapter 201: Golden Core Celebration Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing Zheng Pelong¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s hearts skipped a beat. What did Zheng Pelong mean? Could it be that he also knew that Seven Star wanted to harm them? Without giving the two of them much time to think, Zheng Pelong waved at them after saying that, indicating that they could leave. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan naturally wouldn¡¯t stay any longer. After bowing to Zheng Pelong again, the two of them turned around and left the cave abode. When they arrived outside, Yun Dongshan did not ask why his Shifu was looking for them. Instead, he led the two of them to his cave abode in the Ganyang Sect. In Yun Dongshan¡¯s cave abode, they chatted about trivial matters and discussed cultivation before Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan bid him farewell. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan soon returned to the Shen Immortal Family. Without hiding anything, they told Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming about the reason why they were summoned by Zheng Pelong. As they listened, the two of them couldn¡¯t help but nod. Shen Yuanlong said, ¡°What Immortal Pelong asked you to do is not only harmless but also beneficial to you. After you return to the Liang Nation and hand that letter to Senior Gu Yuefeng, you will more or less have someone to rely on. That way, we can be more at ease.¡± At this point, he and Shen Daoming suddenly looked serious. ¡°As for the reminder from Immortal Pelong, 1 think something must have happened in the territory of the Starlight Sect.¡± Since he told you not to traverse their territory, you just have to listen to his instructions and take a detour.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t tell them about what Seven Star did to them previously. Firstly, it was useless to tell them about it. Instead, it might make them worry for nothing. Secondly, and most importantly, Seven Star was proficient in divination. If they knew about it, it would probably bring them a calamity. There were some things that they should only keep to themselves. There was no need to tell others. Two days later. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Shen Yuanlong, and Shen Daoming went to the Moon Watcher Sect together. Because the Moon Watcher Sect was holding a Golden Core Celebration, the entire sect was filled with a festive atmosphere. Almost all the Moon Watcher Sect disciples had a smile on their faces. This was what Jiang Chengxuan and the others saw when they arrived at the Moon Watcher Sect. ¡°Brother Jiang, Sister Shen!¡± At this moment, two figures suddenly sped towards them. It was Huang Wenyu¡¯s daughter, Huang Ling¡¯er, and Daoist Tian Chen, who had participated in the Violet Palace Celebration that day. When the two sides met, they first exchanged pleasantries. When Huang Ling¡¯er and Daoist Tian Chen led Jiang Chengxuan and the others into the sect, they suddenly saw a beautiful female Daoist in a sky-blue Daoist robe. Huang Ling¡¯er and Daoist Tian Chen hurriedly bowed. ¡°Greetings, Senior Lanzhu!¡± Jiang Chengxuan and the others could not help but narrow their eyes. From this beautiful female Daoist in front of them, they all sensed a powerful spiritual pressure that was above the Violet Palace. The other party was actually a Golden Core cultivator! ¡°Oh, so it¡¯s Ling¡¯er.¡± The beautiful female Daoist smiled and nodded at Huang Ling¡¯er. ¡°I have something to talk to your father about. Your father should have come out of seclusion by now, right?¡± ¡°Yes, Senior Lanzhu.¡± Huang Ling¡¯er nodded. ¡°Previously, my father instructed us that if Senior Lanzhu comes, you can go to his cave abode directly.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± The beautiful female Daoist smiled. ¡°Alright, 1¡¯11 go over first. By the way¡­¡± The beautiful female Daoist suddenly thought of something and said to Huang Ling¡¯er with a smile. ¡°Ling¡¯er, you don¡¯t have to be so polite with me. Just call me Aunt Meng in the future.¡± As soon as she finished speaking, Meng Lanzhu did not stay any longer. Her figure quickly disappeared on the spot and headed towards a mountain in the distance. Seeing this, Huang Ling¡¯er immediately turned around and explained to Jiang Chengxuan and the others, ¡°Brother Jiang, Sister Shen, Senior Lanzhu is the North Cloud Sect¡¯s Golden Core Supreme Elder. She should be here today to discuss something with my father.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and the others nodded. They had heard of this Golden Core cultivator from the North Cloud Sect. It was said that this woman was found to have a Heavenly Spiritual Root since she was young and was carefully nurtured by the North Cloud Sect. In just 300 years, she reached the Golden Core. Now, she was already one of the two Golden Core Supreme Elders of the North Cloud Sect. Her status was high up. However, it was unknown why she came to look for Huang Wenyu. After the few of them chatted for a while, they continued to fly towards the Reception Peak. A few days later. Huang Wenyu¡¯s Golden Core Celebration officially began. During this period, many families and sects arrived one after another. The scale and grandeur far exceeded the Violet Palace Celebration held by the Jiang family back then. Just the three people present whose auras surpassed the Violet Palace showed that this was not a small occasion. Among the three of them, Meng Lanzhu was someone Jiang Chengxuan and the others had seen before. As for the remaining two, one of them was wearing yellow clothes and had a red wine pot hanging on his waist. His name was Daoist Jiu Quan, a famous Golden Core independent cultivator in the Yun Nation. The other person had a full beard and was dressed in black. His name was Duan Yidao. It was said that he was the Supreme Elder of the True Martial Sect of the Yan Nation. Like Meng Lanzhu, the two of them were clearly friends with the protagonist of this occasion, Huang Wenyu. The few of them chatted with each other and laughed from time to time, immediately attracting the attention of many guests present. They looked at them with reverence and envy. Jiang Chengxuan and the others would not be like those people. They were no strangers to Golden Core cultivators, so they were not interested in the conversation between Huang Wenyu and the others. When the celebration ended and Jiang Chengxuan and the others were about to leave, Huang Ling¡¯er suddenly found Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and said that her father, Huang Wenyu, wanted to see them alone. This surprised Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. The two of them told Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming before following Huang Ling¡¯er to the mountain peak where Huang Wenyu was.. Chapter 202 - Chapter 202: Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect Chapter 202: Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations When they arrived at the mountain peak, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately saw four cups of spiritual tea on the stone table in front of Huang Wenyu. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately cupped their fists and bowed. ¡°Greetings, Sect Master Huang!¡± Huang Wenyu smiled and shook his head. ¡°We¡¯re old friends. There¡¯s no need for the formalities.¡± As he spoke, he gestured for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to take seats. ¡°I¡¯ve been very busy during the celebration and didn¡¯t have time to entertain you, so 1 took the liberty to ask Ling¡¯er to call you over when I finally have some time. Firstly, I want to catch up with you. Secondly, I have something to tell you. By the way¡­¡± Huang Wenyu raised his hand and pointed at the spiritual tea on the table. ¡°I almost forgot. This is the Dharmic Cloud Tea sent by Fellow Daoist Meng from the North Cloud Sect. You can try it. If you like it, you can bring some back later.¡± Dharmic Cloud tea? Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s hearts skipped a beat. They had long heard that there seemed to be a Level 4 spiritual root in the North Cloud Sect called the Dharmic Spiritual Tea Tree. The leaves on it could be used as tea, and the branches could be used as a Level 4 material. The fruits it produced had the effect of increasing the Dharmic power of a Golden Core cultivator. The Dharmic Cloud Tea that Huang Wenyu was talking about should be the leaf produced by the Tea Tree. At the thought of this, the couple, including Huang Ling¡¯er, picked up the teacup in front of them and took a sip. In an instant, they could feel a pure power flowing in their bodies. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could clearly feel that the Dharmic power in their bodies was slightly more condensed than before. On the other hand, Huang Ling¡¯er had already sat cross-legged on the ground and began to refine the medicinal power of the spiritual tea. Fortunately, the Dharmic Cloud Tea was gentle. Even if Huang Ling¡¯er, who was in the Foundation Establishment, took it, it would not be a big problem. Instead, it would greatly increase her cultivation speed. ¡°How is it? Not bad, right?¡± At this moment, Huang Wenyu smiled and said. ¡°Take a small bag back later. It should be of some help to you in condensing Dharmic power.¡± As he spoke, a small bag of tea landed in front of the couple. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not stand on ceremony and immediately expressed their gratitude to Huang Wenyu. Huang Wenyu smiled and nodded. Then, he said, ¡°Do you know what Fellow Daoist Meng of the North Cloud Sect said to me?¡± Before Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could ask, Huang Wenyu continued, ¡°She told me that recently, some traces of the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect seem to have appeared in the territory of the Yun Nation.¡± ¡°Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect?¡± When they suddenly heard this name, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were stunned. However, right after, they seemed to have thought of something and their expressions suddenly changed. Jiang Chengxuan asked hesitantly, ¡°Sect Master Huang, is the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect you are referring to¡­?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Huang Wenyu nodded readily. ¡°It¡¯s the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect that once sent a demonic calamity ravaging through the entire Nine Essence Cultivation World.¡± It was really them! Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan let out a gasp of shock. They never expected that Huang Wenyu would look for them to tell them about this. They knew very well what kind of terrifying and evil sect the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect used to be. In the past, countless people had died at their hands. According to the records, the former Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect had seven esteemed venerables representing seven colors, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, and Purple. Every venerable was in the Nascent Soul Realm. Not only that, the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect also had a mysterious Sect Master. It was said that his cultivation level had reached the Soul Formation above the Nascent Soul Realm. At that time, countless nations, sects, and families were shrouded in the demonic aura of the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect. As far as the eye could see, blood flowed like a river. In the end, it was the alliance of many Soul Formation Holy Lands in the Nine Essences Immortal Cultivation World. At the cost of two Soul Formation Heavenly Lords and more than ten Nascent Soul Perfected Lords, they destroyed the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect and killed the sect master on the eternal glacier in the extreme north. It was said that one Level 6 spiritual vein, more than six Level 5 spiritual veins, and dozens of Level 4 spiritual veins were destroyed in this battle. As a result, the concentration of spiritual qi in the Nine Essences Immortal Cultivation World decreased to all time low. It was not until tens of thousands of years later that the concentration of spiritual qi slowly recovered. At this moment, Huang Wenyu had an unprecedented look of seriousness on his face. He continued, ¡°I¡¯m telling you this because I want you to be careful. Although you are no longer staying in the Yun Nation, no one can guarantee that the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect will not appear in the Liang Nation or even the other nations. Even though I believe that in terms of strength, the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect that suddenly appeared can¡¯t compare to the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect back then, we still can¡¯t let our guard down. After all, none of us can say for certain if the former Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect did not have any backup plans or leave behind inheritances to make a comeback. It¡¯s not completely impossible for the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect to grasp some opportunities to become stronger again and ravage through the entire Nine Essences Immortal Cultivation World. Therefore, the wisest thing to do is to nip them in the bud, Unfortunately, it¡¯s easier said than done.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s hearts skipped a beat. Jiang Chengxuan asked, ¡°Why? Could it be that the North Cloud Sect and even the entire cultivation world of the Yun Nation can¡¯t find the stronghold of the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect?¡± Huang Wenyu nodded and said helplessly, ¡°It¡¯s very difficult. The most troublesome thing about the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect is their stealthy nature. Before they take the initiative to reveal their identities, it¡¯s almost impossible for ordinary people to identify them. Including their stronghold, it¡¯s said that they have a way to block the Calculation Technique, and their stronghold is constantly changing.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan also realized the seriousness of this matter. Just as Huang Wenyu said, if they wanted to deal with the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect, they could only wait until they revealed themselves before taking action. That way, they would really be in a very passive state. Especially at this moment, the human race was also faced with the threat from the demon beasts. If the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect launched a sneak attack on you while you were focused on fighting the demon beasts, it would be very troublesome and dangerous. It seemed that it was necessary to put some priority on dealing with the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect.. Chapter 203 - Chapter 203: Returning to Liang Nation, Level 3 Water Vein Chapter 203: Returning to Liang Nation, Level 3 Water Vein Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After leaving Huang Wenyu¡¯s place, both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt heavy-hearted. Clearly, what Huang Wenyu had just said made them feel a faint sense of urgency. They had to increase their strength as soon as possible. Only by increasing their own strength could they have the ability to face a series of changes in the future. As they thought about this, the couple met up with Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming. After they left the Moon Watcher Sect, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan also told them about the reemergence of the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect. Their reaction was almost the same as Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°It seems that we are not far from troubled times.¡± Shen Yuanlong could not help but sigh. When they returned to the Shen Immortal Family, Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming immediately began to set up some plans to prevent any accidents from happening. As for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, they did not stay in the Shen Immortal Family for long. About a week later, the couple bade farewell to the Shen family and left the Splendid Jade Mountain. A few months later. Liang Nation. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan appeared above a lake called the Heavenly Origin Lake. Yes. After they left the Shen family and returned to Liang Nation, they did not return to the family immediately. Instead, they began to search for the whereabouts of the ownerless Level 3 spiritual vein that Jiang Renchuan had told them back then. Naturally, they wanted to see if there were any opportunities on the ownerless Level 3 spiritual vein. At the very least, they could occupy it as the second base of the Jiang family. After all, the value of a Level 3 spiritual vein was immeasurable. It would be a waste if it was left unused. Most importantly, no one could guarantee that the ownerless Level 3 spiritual vein would not be discovered and occupied by others in the future. At that time, if they wanted to occupy it again, a conflict was inevitable. ¡°Husband, if I¡¯m not wrong, that Level 3 spiritual vein should be here.¡± Shen Ruyan looked around and said to Jiang Chengxuan, who was beside her. ¡°Good.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°Let me take a closer look.¡± As he spoke, a strange spiritual light suddenly appeared in his eyes. In a moment, a barrier emitting a dense aura of water element appeared somewhere in the originally peaceful lake. It was a naturally formed protective barrier! If not for the help of the Heavenly Eye of Insight, it would be impossible for them to discover such a natural barrier. Perhaps the two of them might have to go back empty-handed. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan pointed at that place and said to Shen Ruyan, ¡°Ruyan, if I¡¯m not wrong, the ownerless Level 3 spiritual vein we found this time is very likely to be a Level 3 water vein.¡± ¡°Level 3 water vein?¡± Shen Ruyan¡¯s beautiful eyes lit up. ¡°Are you sure?¡± ¡°Pretty much.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded. ¡°Let¡¯s go to confirm it.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded. Then, the couple stopped hesitating and quickly arrived at the place without alerting anyone. This place was about a hundred meters above the water. Shen Ruyan used her divine sense to check carefully, but she didn¡¯t find anything. This puzzled her. She couldn¡¯t help but turn to look at Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan smiled and a trace of Dharmic power appeared on his fingertip. He pointed at a spot in the void in front of him. Buzz! In an instant, circles of blue ripples suddenly appeared in the originally empty void. An extremely dense aura of water element was instantly felt by the couple. ¡°It¡¯s really here.¡± Shen Ruyan smiled. With that, she threw out a few array flags, completely covering the commotion on their side. Then, she and Jiang Chengxuan began to break the natural Level 3 protective barrier. A day later. As the natural blue barrier completely shattered, a passageway appeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. The couple looked at each other simultaneously. Shen Ruyan threw down a few more array flags before walking into the passageway with Jiang Chengxuan. Buzz! Ripples swept past their bodies. When Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked around again, they immediately realized that they had arrived at a space filled with endless water elements! It was indeed an ownerless Level 3 water vein! a look of joy appeared on Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s faces. However, at this moment, several water snakes that were like pythons suddenly pounced at the two of them. It was the water element demon spirit here! Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan narrowed their eyes. They casually threw a few talismans and the few water element demon spirits that were charging at them were reduced to water. After that. The couple continued forward. On the way, they encountered a few more waves of water element demon spirits. However, their strength was only comparable to the Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment, so they didn¡¯t pose a threat to the two of them at all. It was not until they arrived at the core area that the couple gradually slowed down. In front of them were six Level 3 water element demon spirits. Among them, one was high-grade Level 3, two were mid-grade Level 3, and the remaining three were low-grade Level 3. This immediately made the couple feel a little troubled. It did not mean that the six water element demon spirits would pose any threat to the two of them. They felt troubled because it was very difficult for the two of them to take all six water element demon spirits down at one go. If any water element demon spirit escaped to the outside world, it would very likely attract many people over to the Level 3 water vein. At that time, there would undoubtedly be a lot of trouble. It seemed that they could only go back and gather more strengths before coming back to deal with the six water element demon spirits. Thinking of this, the couple did not hesitate at all. Without alerting the six water element demon spirits, they quietly left this Level 3 water vein and headed towards the Jiang family. A few days later. When Jiang Renyi, Jiang Renchuan, Jiang Rendao, and Liu Linglong learned from Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan that they had found a Level 3 spiritual vein, and it was an ownerless one, everyone was excited. Jiang Renyi said, ¡°Granduncle, Grandaunt, what do you need us to do next?¡± Jiang Chengxuan thought for a moment and said, ¡°The first thing is to ensure that those six water element demon spirits can¡¯t escape. Therefore, we need a good trap array to stop the six water element demon spirits from escaping. Moreover, the person in charge of setting up this trap array should at least be a Violet Palace cultivator.¡± As he said this, Jiang Chengxuan turned to look at Jiang Rendao. ¡°Rendao, as the third Violet Palace cultivator of the Jiang family, I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ll have to be in charge of this task.¡± Jiang Rendao immediately nodded. ¡°Granduncle, don¡¯t worry. Leave this to me. No matter what, I won¡¯t let those water element demon spirits escape.¡± ¡°Good.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°As for the others, help Rendao trap those water element demon spirits. Don¡¯t worry, it won¡¯t take long. When the time comes, we will first launch a sneak attack on the high-grade Level 3 water element demon spirit. After killing it, we will try to kill the two mid-grade Level 3 water element demon spirits. And that is also the time when you need to pay the most attention. Once the remaining water element demon spirits show signs of escaping, you must stop them immediately.¡± At this point, Jiang Chengxuan took out several high-grade Level 2 Golden Armor Puppet Talismans and handed them to Jiang Renyi, Jiang Renchuan, and the others. ¡°Take these high-grade Level 2 Golden Armor Puppet Talismans. When needed, you can detonate them. It should be able to cause some considerable damage to the water element demon spirits. Although the water vein is important, what¡¯s more important is your own safety. Do you all understand?¡± Everyone nodded. After Jiang Chengxuan and the others arranged everything, Shen Ruyan tried to refine a Level 3 trap array. According to the situation in the water vein, the Level 3 trap array that Shen Ruyan refined this time was called the Earth Lock Spiritual Array. Among the five elements, earth countered water. Using this advantage to deal with those water element demon spirits would definitely achieve twice the result with half the effort. Just like that. About half a month later. After Shen Ruyan finished refining the Level 3 trap array, other than Jiang Yunrou and the other early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators who stayed behind to guard the family, the others followed Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to the Level 3 water vein.. Chapter 204 - Chapter 204: Killing the Demon Spirits, Huge Gain Chapter 204: Killing the Demon Spirits, Huge Gain Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The Heavenly Origin Lake. At the core area of the Level 3 water vein. At this moment, the six water element demon spirits were still in place, instinctively absorbing the rich water essence here. They did not seem to notice the changes that had taken place in the water vein. Or rather, with their limited intelligence, even if they noticed something unusual, as long as they didn¡¯t feel imminent danger, they wouldn¡¯t care. Just like that, time passed slowly. Suddenly, the leader of the water element demon spirits that was absorbing the water essence suddenly raised its head. It was also at this moment that dazzling lightning suddenly flashed in its sea of consciousness. The terrifying power shook the water element demon spirit and made it roar. However, before it could do anything, the lightning in its sea of consciousness suddenly turned into a spear that flickered with endless lightning. Buzz. The spear crossed an endless distance and arrived at the core area in the sea of consciousness of water element demon spirit. With a rumble, blood immediately flowed out of the water element demon spirit¡¯s nose, eyes, ears, and mouth. It stood rooted to the ground, its body stiff. Buzz! At the same time, an invisible sword light appeared between the eyebrows of the water element demon spirit. Before the water element demon spirit could react, it pierced through its head. ¡°ROAR!¡± It was not until this moment that the Level 3 water element demon spirit in the other places sensed that an enemy had invaded. They roared angrily. The two mid-grade Level 3 water element demon spirits quickly rushed towards the high-grade Level 3 water element demon spirit. Unfortunately, they were clearly a step too late. When they arrived, their leader had already become a corpse. ¡°ROAR!¡± The two mid-grade Level 3 and the three low-grade Level 3 water element demon spirits that rushed over let out a deafening roar. Five huge water pillars that were like water dragons rushed towards the two empty spaces in front of them. BOOM! A blinding flame suddenly erupted in the surroundings. In the area where the five huge water pillars attacked, clouds suddenly appeared out of thin air, and an incomparably huge six-story pagoda actually blocked the attacks of the five huge water pillars. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were forced to appear. In the end, they were still discovered by the remaining five water element demon spirits. Otherwise, if they could launch another sneak attack, As long as they killed one of the two mid-grade Level 3 water element demon spirits, wiping out the rest in one go would be a piece of cake. However, since they had already been discovered, there was no point in holding back. Jiang Chengxuan took out the Golden Void Sword again and faced one of the mid-grade Level 3 demon spirits and a low-grade Level 3 demon spirit. Crackle¡ª Beside him, Shen Ruyan went all out. Terrifying lightning kept striking down from the sky. It actually caused the mid-grade Level 3 demon spirit and the other two low-grade Level 3 demon spirits to panic. In fact, this was also because of the environment. In such a place filled with dense water elements, the power of the lightning would undoubtedly multiply. It was more lethal to water element demon spirits. Boom! Suddenly, in Shen Ruyan¡¯s palm, a ball of lightning that was red and blue formed and struck one of the low-grade Level 3 demon spirits. The demon spirit did not have time to react before its entire body was smashed and torn apart. This scene not only shocked all the demon spirits present, but also the Jiang family cultivators in the distance. Even Jiang Chengxuan was slightly shocked. He did not expect Ruyan¡¯s divine power, the Fire And Water Divine Lightning, to be so destructive. In just one strike, she instantly killed a low-grade Level 3 demon spirit. At that moment, he did not hold back either. The Golden Void Sword immediately shuttled through the void, leaving many sword wounds on the bodies of the two Level 3 demon spirits. In the end, an emerald green light condensed in his palm and a blurry phantom appeared behind him. With a clang, The Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven-Slaying Saber landed on the mid-grade Level 3 demon spirit. In an instant, the protective water essence on this mid-grade Level 3 demon spirit was destroyed. Even its entire body was cut into two by the slash of the Heavenly Saber. The corpse quickly shriveled, as if its vitality had been sucked dry by some strange power. Only the mid-grade Level 3 demon core was kept intact. At the same time. Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Lightning Immortal Slayer also erupted with terrifying power. Under the five-colored lightning sword qi, the mid-grade Level 3 demon spirit also could not escape the fate of being killed. Swoosh! Swoosh! At this moment, the low-grade Level 3 demon spirit on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s side and the low-grade Level 3 demon spirit on Shen Ruyan¡¯s side suddenly turned into two streaks of blue light and disappeared.. Chapter 205 - Chapter 205: Killing the Demon Spirits, Huge Gain (2) Chapter 205: Killing the Demon Spirits, Huge Gain (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations It was the Water Escape Technique they were good at. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t hesitate at all. Their bodies also turned into two streaks of light and chased after the two demon spirits that had already escaped a distance away. On the other side. Jiang Rendao and the other cultivators of the Jiang family, who were holding the Level 3 Earth Lock Spiritual Array, suddenly saw two blue lights flying over from afar. Jiang Rendao shouted. ¡°Everyone, be careful!¡± With that, he immediately activated the Earth Lock Spiritual Array with all his might. Buzz! In an instant, an earthen yellow barrier suddenly appeared and closed in on the two escaping demon spirits. ¡°ROAR!¡± Seeing that their escape path was blocked, the two low-grade Level 3 demon spirits immediately let out abnormally furious roars. They no longer cared and immediately began to attack the earthen barrier in front of them. Boom, boom, boom! The lights on the barrier flickered under the impact of the attacks. Jiang Renyi, Jiang Renchuan, Liu Linglong, and the others, who were in charge of maintaining the array, felt immense pressure. They were all a little shocked. They did not expect the two injured Level 3 demon spirits to still be able to erupt with such terrifying power. If not for Jiang Rendao in charge of maintaining the array, it might have been shattered by the attacks. Was this the difference between the Violet Palace and the Foundation Establishment? Seeing that they could not break through the array in front of them, a hint of madness suddenly appeared in the eyes of the two demon spirits. They suddenly opened their mouths and spat. Two revolving demon cores that were suffused with aqua blue color collided with the array! Not good! Jiang Rendao was taken aback. Without any time to think, he immediately took out his Level 3 Dharma treasure, Shadow Slash, and faced one of the demon cores. Jiang Rendao knew that he was unable to stop the remaining demon core. He hurriedly shouted at Jiang Renyi and the others, ¡°Eldest Brother, Second Brother, hurry up! Use the Golden Armor Puppet Talisman that Granduncle gave you. You have to block it!¡± Hearing Jiang Rendao¡¯s words, Jiang Renyi and the others immediately reacted. Without another word, they took out the high-grade Level 2 Golden Armor Puppet Talismans from their bodies and detonated them. Boom, boom, boom! As the golden-armored puppets self-destructed, The powerful force sent one of the demon cores flying back. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan finally arrived. The couple didn¡¯t waste any breath. Facing the two already injured low-grade Level 3t demon spirits, they dealt with them effortlessly. From then on, they obtained a total of six Level 3 demon cores. One of the demon cores was even high-grade Level 3. After they cleaned up the battlefield, they finally appeared in the core area. Here, they discovered many spiritual items. Among them, there were no less than ten Level 3 water element spiritual items. For example, the Emerald Water Lotus, the Purple-Patterned Heavenly Spiritual Flower, the Water Heart Jade, and so on. Among them, what Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan valued the most was the Black Tortoise Crystal, one of the five elemental crystals, and a Level 3 spiritual item called the Immortal Water Jade. According to the situation of this Level 3 water vein, if no accidents happened, a Black Tortoise Crystal should be produced every 50 years. As for the latter, it was a Level 3 precious material that could be used to refine water-element intrinsic Dharma treasures. However, these were not the greatest gains of their trip. After walking deeper into the water vein, they discovered a tree that was three meters tall. Its entire body was surrounded by many water-blue Dao patterns, and there were seven half-green and half-blue fruits growing on it. Level 3 high-grade spiritual root, Water Apricot Tree! At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Jiang Rendao, and Jiang Renyi were all pleasantly surprised. They did not expect such a high-grade Level 3 spiritual root to exist in this Level 3 water vein. What was more, on the tree, there were seven Water Apricot Fruits. This was a spiritual item that could directly increase the Dharmic power of a Violet Palace cultivator. When refined properly, it could increase 50 years worth of Dharmic power in a short period of time. It was something that could actually and palpably speed up the cultivation of Violet Palace cultivators. It was rarely seen in the market. At the same time, this spiritual fruit was also the main ingredient for refining the Water Breakthrough Pill. It was a pill that could allow a sixth level Violet Palace cultivator to break through to the seventh level. It was not an exaggeration to say that just the value of the seven Water Apricot Fruits was immeasurable. Not to mention the value of an entire high-grade Level 3 Water Apricot Tree. This was something that could truly be the foundation of a family. At this moment. Whether it was Jiang Rendao or Jiang Renyi and the others, they could not suppress the excitement in their hearts. They all looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Jiang Renyi said, ¡°Granduncle, Grandaunt, our Jiang family doesn¡¯t have a Level 3 spiritual root now. This tree is exactly what we need. However, this tree grows on this Level 3 water vein. If we move it to the family, will it be damaged?¡± As soon as Jiang Renyi said this, everyone present also realized this problem. If this tree was really damaged during the transportation or even started to wither because of it, the loss would be too great. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had obviously thought of this problem long ago. Shen Ruyan thought for a moment and said, ¡°That¡¯s indeed possible. Unless our family has abundant Water Essence Qi, it would be better to leave it here for the time being. After all, if anything happens to this tree, it will indeed be a loss that we can¡¯t afford at the moment.¡± Although Jiang Renyi and the others were a little disappointed, they nodded in agreement. Next, they only needed to keep this place a secret and not let others discover it. When the Jiang family really had the ability, it would not be too late to consider moving this Water Apricot Tree to the Jiang family. With that figured out, the rest was simple. After picking the seven Apricot Fruits and putting away all the spiritual items that could be taken away, Shen Ruyan began to set up a concealment array around the Level 3 water vein. At the same time, with the help of Jiang Chengxuan and the others, she set up the corresponding protective and sensing barrier. This way, even if someone really discovered and broke the concealment array she had set up here, they would be able to sense the intruder immediately. Just like that. After Jiang Chengxuan and the others returned to Mount Mystic Tai, they called Jiang Yunrou and the others over. After confirming that nothing had happened while they were gone, Jiang Chengxuan told them about the general situation in the Level 3 water vein. Then, Jiang Chengxuan made a list of their gains from the Level 3 water vein this time. As long as one had enough cultivation and contribution points, they could exchange for the items they wanted. This made everyone quite excited. Especially that Black Tortoise Crystal, it attracted the attention of Jiang Renyi, Jiang Renchuan, and Liu Linglong. Clearly, they did not expect this Black Tortoise Crystal to be included in the exchange list by Jiang Chengxuan. Just as everyone was thinking about what to exchange for next, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan suddenly coughed. When everyone¡¯s gaze shifted to them again, Jiang Chengxuan slowly said, ¡°Everyone, put aside the matter of exchanging items for the time being. Next, I have something more important to tell you..¡± Chapter 206 - Chapter 206: Going to the Jade Water Sword Pavilion Chapter 206: Going to the Jade Water Sword Pavilion Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Yes?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, everyone looked puzzled. Jiang Chengxuan did not keep them in suspense and said, ¡°Have you heard of the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect?¡± ¡°Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect?¡± They had the same reaction as Jiang Chengxuan back then. When Jiang Renyi and Jiang Rendao heard this name, they were stunned for a moment before they realized something and their expressions turned solemn. Jiang Rendao said, ¡°Granduncle, are you referring to the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect that wreaked havoc in the mortal world back then?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded with certainty. ¡°It¡¯s that Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect.¡± Without hiding anything, Jiang Chengxuan told everyone what Huang Wenyu had said to him. They were originally a little puzzled as to why Jiang Chengxuan suddenly mentioned the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect. After hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s explanation, they understood. ¡°Granduncle, what should we do next?¡± At this moment, as the family head, Jiang Renyi was the most concerned. Jiang Chengxuan immediately said, ¡°First, we have to investigate the areas within our territory. We have to ensure that there are no traces of the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect in our territory. As for the other areas, we might have to wait for the time being. If anyone really finds traces of Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect, don¡¯t alert them and inform me or my wife first. Do you understand?¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Everyone immediately bowed and replied. After that, Jiang Chengxuan told everyone about him going to the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. Everyone was shocked first, then overjoyed. If Jiang Chengxuan could really take this opportunity to build a relationship with the Invincible Sword Gu Yuefeng, that would be the best. A few days later. At the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. Two streaks of light headed over. They were Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who had rushed over from Mount Mystic Tai. As soon as they arrived, the disciples of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion in charge of gatekeeping stepped forward. Because Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not deliberately hide their auras, the disciples recognized them at a glance as Violet Palace cultivators. Just as they were about to inform the elders in the sect, an extremely pleasant voice suddenly came from behind them. ¡°You guys can leave. Let me receive these two fellow Daoists.¡± They turned around to find that a beautiful woman in a light yellow dress was slowly walking towards them. The disciples immediately revealed respectful expressions as they hurriedly bowed. ¡°Greetings, Supreme Elder Hua.¡± The beautiful woman called Supreme Elder Hua nodded slightly. After the disciples left, she turned to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. A smile appeared on her beautiful face. ¡°Fellow Daoists, if I remember correctly, you should have participated in the auction of our Jade Water Market, right?¡± ¡°Fellow Daoist Hua, you have a good memory.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately replied with a smile. That¡¯s right. The woman in front of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan was Hua Mengyou, who was in charge of hosting the Jade Water Market Auction that day. Looking at the two of them, she said with a smile, ¡°How should 1 address the two of you? I wonder what brought you to the Jade Water Sword Pavilion today.¡± Hearing that, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately explained their identities. Then, Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°To be honest, my wife and 1 came over to request an audience with Senior Gu.¡± ¡°You want to see my Shifu?¡± Hua Mengyou¡¯s beautiful brows were knitted into a frown. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were surprised to find that Hua Mengyou was actually the personal disciple of the Invincible Sword. At that moment, they did not hide anything and told Hua Mengyou why they were looking for Gu Yuefeng. In the end, Jiang Chengxuan even took out Zheng Pelong¡¯s handwritten letter. Feeling the aura of the Golden Core Realm from the letter, a look of respect appeared on Hua Mengyou¡¯s beautiful face. She did not dare to be negligent about the matters of a Golden Core. At that moment, she personally led Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan into the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and asked someone to serve them spiritual tea. Then, she said to the two of them solemnly, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, Fellow Daoist Shen, I have to report this to Shifu first. If Shifu agrees to see you, I¡¯ll bring you over. How about that?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan both knew very well that seeing a Golden Core cultivator was not that easy, even if they had a handwritten letter from Zheng Pelong. The couple smiled and nodded at Hua Mengyou. ¡°Sure. Then I¡¯ll have to trouble Fellow Daoist Hua.¡± ¡°You¡¯re welcome.¡± Hua Mengyou smiled. Then, she didn¡¯t waste any time and flew towards the cave abode where her Shifu, Invincible Sword Gu Yuefeng, was. After a while. Hua Mengyou returned with a smile. At this moment, the smile on her face was clearly more friendly than before. She said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, Fellow Daoist Shen, Shifu asked me to bring you over at once. Come with me.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other and had the same thought. It seemed like the Invincible Sword valued Zheng Pelong¡¯s letter very much. The couple did not hesitate and immediately followed Hua Mengyou to the cave abode where the Invincible Sword was. After Hua Mengyou went in to report, the couple was quickly permitted entry into the cave abode. As soon as they entered Gu Yuefeng¡¯s cave abode, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan saw a middle-aged man in a simple outfit sitting on a cushion. There was no aura on him at all. If one did not know his identity, they would think that he was an ordinary mortal. When he saw Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan enter, he immediately turned his calm gaze to them. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not dare to be impudent. They immediately bowed to Gu Yuefeng. ¡°Greetings, Senior Gu!¡± Chapter 207 - Chapter 207: Sword Intent Token Chapter 207: Sword Intent Token Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan took the initiative to hand Zheng Pelong¡¯s letter to Gu Yuefeng. Gu Yuefeng nodded and said softly, ¡°There¡¯s no need for the formalities.¡± As he spoke, he reached out and took the letter. After reading the contents of the letter, he suddenly fell into deep thought. He did not move and did not speak. However, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and even Hua Mengyou could clearly feel that a terrifying sword intent was rising from Gu Yuefeng. Seeing this, Hua Mengyou¡¯s pretty face immediately changed. She quickly turned around and said to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, ¡°Fellow Daoists, let¡¯s leave Shifu¡¯s cave abode. Shifu has entered a state of sword comprehension again.¡± Without waiting for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to reply, she took the lead and left the cave abode. When the couple saw this, they did not hesitate and followed. Outside, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at Hua Mengyou in confusion. Hua Mengyou said with a lingering fear, ¡°My Shifu is like that. Once he falls into a state of sword comprehension, he will lose the perceptions of the outside world. His entire body and mind will be immersed in that state. At that time, if we still stay in his cave abode, we might be injured by the sword qi emitted from his body. In serious cases, it¡¯s possible for us to lose our lives.¡± ¡°That serious?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were both stunned. However, just as they asked their questions, an extremely terrifying sword qi suddenly erupted from the cave abode in front of them. In the sky above the cave abode, the phantom of a sword appeared. It was as magnificent as a dragon and looked like it would attack at any moment. Jiang Chengxuan and the others were dazzled. Buzz! Fortunately, at this moment, an earthen yellow barrier suddenly rose and enveloped the cave abode. It stopped and isolated the sword qi from spreading out and covered the phantom in the sky. It was only at this moment that Hua Mengyou finally heaved a sigh of relief. She looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan with a bitter smile and explained, ¡°That was a restriction my Shifu had set up in the cave abode a long time ago. As long as the aura or sword qi he emits exceeds a certain extent, the protective barrier in the cave abode will activate on its own to prevent it from affecting the outside world.¡± I see. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded in realization. However, they were still astonished. Gu Yuefeng seemed to be extremely obsessed with the Sword Dao. Without any rhyme or reason, he entered a state of sword comprehension. Moreover, once he entered this state, Gu Yuefeng seemed to be oblivious to the outside world and was absolutely engrossed in comprehending the Sword Dao. No wonder he was known as the Invincible Sword among hundreds of thousands of sword cultivators. Just as the couple was thinking about this, the earthen yellow barrier surrounding the cave abode began to slowly disappear. When it was completely gone, a token with a sword mark flew out. Then, as if it recognized Jiang Chengxuan, it stopped in front of him. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could not help but be puzzled. They turned to look at Hua Mengyou, only to see a trace of shock on her face. She looked at the two of them and said enviously, ¡°This is my Shifu¡¯s Sword Intent Token. As long as the person holding this token injects Dharmic power into it, my Shifu will be able to sense it immediately. At that time, as long as it¡¯s within my Shifu¡¯s ability, he will help the person holding this token.¡± At this point, Hua Mengyou seemed to have thought of something and continued, ¡°I remember that the last person who received my Shifu¡¯s Sword Intent Token was the current pavilion master. It¡¯s been more than 200 years since then.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan realized what the Sword Intent Token meant. It seemed that this was the gift Gu Yuefeng had given them. They just did not know what was written in Zheng Pelong¡¯s letter that made Gu Yuefeng bestow something so valuable on them. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan did not hesitate anymore and reached out to grab the Sword Intent Token. The moment this Sword Intent Token was in his hand, Jiang Chengxuan immediately knew about its use. Just as Hua Mengyou had said, the holder of this Sword Intent Token could indeed make a request to Gu Yuefeng. ¡°By the way¡­¡± After Jiang Chengxuan put away the Sword Intent Token, he suddenly thought of something and couldn¡¯t help but look at Hua Mengyou. ¡°Fellow Daoist Hua, have you heard about the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect?¡± Originally, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan wanted to ask Gu Yuefeng about this. However, from the looks of it, Gu Yuefeng clearly did not have time to see them again. Therefore, they could only settle for the next best thing and ask Hua Mengyou. Fortunately, Hua Mengyou was a Violet Palace elder of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and was Gu Yuefeng¡¯s personal disciple. If the Jade Water Sword Pavilion was informed of anything about the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect, she would definitely know. As expected, When she heard Jiang Chengxuan mention the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect, Hua Mengyou¡¯s expression immediately became solemn. She nodded at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°To be honest with you, now, we have already discovered some traces of the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect in the Liang Nation. Pavillion master has already personally brought people to investigate this matter. I believe that there will be news soon. If we can confirm the stronghold of the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect in the Liang Nation this time, the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and the Heavenly Yue Sect will probably gather all the families and sects above the Foundation Establishment to raid the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect together.¡± Hearing Hua Mengyou¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes narrowed. From what she said, the scale of the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect was probably beyond their imagination. Otherwise, the two Golden Core sects, the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and the Heavenly Yue Sect, wouldn¡¯t need to gather all the families and sects above the Foundation Establishment in the Liang Nation. It seemed that the situation was more serious than they thought. Or could it be that during this short period of time, something that they did not know had happened? At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but look solemn. At this moment, a blue sword light broke through the layers of clouds and flew towards them in the blink of an eye. ¡°It¡¯s the pavilion master!¡± Hua Mengyou immediately revealed a respectful expression. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan also became serious. They watched as the blue sword light approached and landed in front of them. Hua Mengyou immediately bowed and said, ¡°Greetings, Pavilion Master!¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan also bowed respectfully.. ¡°Greetings, Pavilion Master!¡± Chapter 208 - Chapter 208: Upgraded System Mission Chapter 208: Upgraded System Mission Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The pavilion master of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion was called Hou Dongbai. From the looks of it, he was a young man in his thirties. He was wearing a blue robe and had handsome facial features. The biggest difference between him and the sect masters of other sects was his cultivation. It was the Golden Core Realm! This was also why Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Hua Mengyou were so respectful. When he saw the two outsiders, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, a trace of confusion appeared on his face. Hua Mengyou immediately introduced Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to Hou Dongbai and told him why they were here, as well as her Shifu¡¯s attitude towards them. When Hou Dongbai heard this, his eyes widened in surprise. How many years had it been since his Mentor Gu gave away his Sword Intent Token? Even the most talented junior in the sect didn¡¯t receive a Sword Intent Token from him. From the looks of it, the letter sent by Fellow Daoist Zheng, who was far away in the Yun Nation, was highly valued by Mentor Gu. Because he had been enlightened by Gu Yuefeng many times and had received his Sword Intent Token, although Gu Yuefeng was not his Shifu in name, in Hou Dongbai¡¯s heart, he had always treated Gu Yuefeng as his Shifu. In front of Gu Yuefeng, he had always regarded himself as a disciple. At this moment, Hou Dongbai smiled at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan as a response. Then, he turned to Hua Mengyou and said, ¡°Since Mentor Gu has already begun to comprehend the Sword Dao, 1 won¡¯t disturb him for the time being. When Mentor Gu comes out of seclusion, remember to inform me.¡± Hua Mengyou nodded at Hou Dongbai and said, ¡°Yes, Pavilion Master!¡± Then, Hua Mengyou paused for a moment before asking, ¡°1 wonder if there are any new progresses on the investigation of the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect this time.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately perked up. Hou Dongbai was a little surprised. He did not expect Hua Mengyou to raise this question in front of Jiang Chengxuan and his wife. However, when he thought of Gu Yuefeng¡¯s attitude towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, Hou Dongbai did not hide it. He immediately shook his head and said, ¡°There has been no progress for the time being. Actually, I came to look for Mentor Gu because I wanted to tell him about this.¡± Seeing that even Hou Dongbai, who was a Golden Core cultivator, couldn¡¯t find out the whereabouts of the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Hua Mengyou looked solemn. Hou Dongbai continued, ¡°Next, I will go to Mount Kunxu to ask Fellow Daoist Kunxu for help with the fellow daoists of the Heavenly Yue Sect.¡± The Fellow Daoist Kunxu that Hou Dongbai was talking about was an independent Golden Core cultivator in the Liang Nation. This person was good at calculation. He was a figure that both Jade Water Sword Pavilion and the Heavenly Yue Sect looked up to. However, calculating the whereabouts and stronghold of the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect was not an easy task. The price was considerable. That was why Hou Dongbai said that they needed to join forces with the Heavenly Yue Sect. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were both smart people. When they heard Hou Dongbai¡¯s words, they immediately took the initiative to cup their fists and say, ¡°It¡¯s our common duty to deal with the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect. If Senior Hou needs anything from the Jiang family in the future, you can send a message to us.¡± Although the Jiang family couldn¡¯t play an important role in this battle against the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect, Hou Dongbai was quite satisfied with their attitude at this moment. There was even a hint of admiration in his eyes. He nodded at the two of them. ¡°I will keep that in mind. If you find traces of the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect, please inform the Jade Water Sword Pavilion immediately.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan agreed readily. After that, Hou Dongbai said a few more words to the two of them before Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan tactfully bid farewell and left the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. When they returned to the Jiang family, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately went to Xuanming Peak. On Xuanming Peak. The couple did not waste any time and entered their respective cultivation cave abodes. They were prepared to use the Water Apricot Fruits to try to increase their cultivation. Just as Jiang Chengxuan took out the Water Apricot Fruit, a system notification suddenly sounded in his mind. [System mission issued. Host, please complete a thousand circulations.] [Current mission progress: o%] Hearing this notification from the system, Jiang Chengxuan was slightly stunned. After the mission of a hundred circulations last time, the system finally gave him the mission of a thousand circulations. Did this mean that all the missions he had completed in the past would also be upgraded? If that was the case, then the corresponding mission reward was really worth looking forward to. Jiang Chengxuan thought. Judging from the mission progress displayed in his eyes, the previous circulations would be counted towards the progress. If the future missions were also counted in this way, then the time and energy he had to spend on completing them would undoubtedly multiply. However, as long as the rewards were awesome, no matter how hard he had to work, it was worth it. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan took out the Water Apricot Fruit. Without much hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan ate it in a few bites. Immediately, he felt a cool aura rise in his body. Then, the cool aura began to turn into surging pure Dharmic power that swam in his body on its own. Jiang Chengxuan did not delay. He immediately began to circulate the Five Elements True Technique and began to guide the Dharmic power.. Chapter 209 - Chapter 209: Rich Reward, Exploring System Missions Chapter 209: Rich Reward, Exploring System Missions Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Time passed quickly. In the blink of an eye, a year had passed. In this year, Jiang Chengxuan only did one thing, which was to circulate the Five Elements True Technique and refine the medicinal power of the Water Apricot Fruit. Finally, on this day. Jiang Chengxuan squeezed the last value of the fruit. At the same time, his cultivation level had also reached the fifth level of the Violet Palace. The total Dharmic power in his body had increased by about 30% compared to before. He was obviously happy. Unfortunately, after a cultivator consumed the Water Apricot Fruit, they would have to wait a hundred years to consume another one. Otherwise, it would not have any effect at all. Moreover, the effect would undoubtedly be much less than the first time. After consuming it three times in a row, the Water Apricot Fruit would be completely useless to him. He, Shen Ruyan, and Jiang Rendao each took one. There were still four left, and three were kept in the family. As for the other one, perhaps he could see if he could trade it for something useful to him or Shen Ruyan. As he thought about it, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but look at his mission progress. At this moment, his mission progress had reached 86%. In other words, with his current situation, he could complete two cycles of the cultivation technique in a day. It seemed like it was time to complete the remaining progress. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan continued to circulate. Unknowingly, half a year had passed. In this half a year, not only did Jiang Chengxuan completely consolidate his fifth level of the Violet Palace, but he also completed his system mission. At this moment, just as he stopped circulating, the system¡¯s voice suddenly sounded in his mind. [Congratulations, host. You have achieved a thousand circulations. You have obtained +1 aptitude, an Enlightenment Talisman, and a Deduction Bead.] Three rewards in a row immediately made Jiang Chengxuan overjoyed. He didn¡¯t expect the upgraded system mission reward to be so generous. Not to mention anything else, just the +1 aptitude reward was priceless. Not only would this greatly increase his cultivation speed and comprehension, but it would also greatly increase his potential. It was not an exaggeration to say that the increase in aptitude was a thousand times better than an increase in constitution or comprehension. Moreover, there was also the reward of an Enlightenment Talisman and a Deduction Bead. The former could allow him to enter a state of enlightenment. As for the latter, it could increase his ability in divination. He could also use it to deduce incomplete cultivation techniques or divine powers. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan was suddenly very interested in exploring the system mission. In the past, he had done similar things. Unfortunately, the results were not good. However, today, his system mission seemed to have been upgraded. Did this mean that he could activate other similar system missions? At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan began to practice his Level 3 spells. However, after a few days, there was no response from the system. This puzzled Jiang Chengxuan. That shouldn¡¯t be the case. According to his past experience, shouldn¡¯t the system release the mission of a thousand spell practices? Why was there no response? Jiang Chengxuan was unwilling to give up and immediately started to try other past missions. For example, practicing divine powers, refining pills, setting up arrays, refining weapons, and so on. In the end, there was no response from the system either. It was not until he began to try to make Level 3 talismans that the system finally sounded. [Ding.] [System mission issued. Host, please level up to a Level 3 Talisman Master.] Hearing this notification, Jiang Chengxuan finally heaved a sigh of relief. Now, he roughly understood. The missions issued by the system to circulate techniques, practice spells, refine pills, and so on were probably randomly issued according to the situation at that time. However, there was a type of mission that was constant. That was the breakthrough in cultivation level, the Talisman-making, Alchemy, and Arrays. For such achievements, even if the system did not issue the mission, as long as you broke through to a certain level, the system would give you the corresponding reward. Thinking of this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately tried to calm himself down. Since he could not get those random missions for the time being, he would complete the fixed mission and get the rewards first. In these years, Because of his focus on cultivation, Jiang Chengxuan temporarily abandoned talismans. However, his foundation was still there. In addition, he did not lack resources and his cultivation level had reached the fifth level of the Violet Palace. So. When he started to try to make Level 3 talismans, although he failed in the beginning, after many failures, he finally touched the threshold of Level 3 talisman-making. After failing to make a Level 3 Golden Barrier Talisman, Jiang Chengxuan was not in a hurry to continue making Level 3 talismans. Instead, he gave himself enough time to calm down. He closed his eyes and began to recall the process of making Level 3 talismans during this period of time. A few days later. When Jiang Chengxuan opened his eyes again, Dharmic power quickly condensed in the talisman brush in his hand. As runes began to appear on the Level 3 talisman paper in front of him, Half a month later. As a golden light suddenly poured down from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s brush, it suddenly converged into the Level 3 talisman. Jiang Chengxuan finally succeeded in drawing the Level 3 Golden Barrier Talisman. [Ding.] At the same time, a familiar system notification suddenly sounded in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. [Congratulations, host. You have reached Level 3 Talisman Making. You have received +1 Talent in Talisman Making, one Fortune Talisman Brush, and one Level 4 Talisman, Heavenly Flame Talisman.] Although these three rewards could not compare to the rewards given to him after he completed one thousand circulations, Jiang Chengxuan was still pleasantly surprised. There was no need to mention the additional talisman making talent. The Level 4 Heavenly Flame Talisman also didn¡¯t need much explanation. As a Level 4 offensive talisman, it could, without a doubt, be Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s greatest trump card. On the other hand, the Fortune Talisman Brush was a rare treasure. The brush was black and red. At this moment, it was in its normal state. When drawing talismans with it, there would be no bonus. However, when the color of this brush turned red, if he used it to draw talismans, it could help him increase the success rate. At that time, the holder would not be affected by any side effects. However, when the color of this brush turned black, if you used it to draw talismans, it could still help you bring up the success rate. The only problem was that in this state, after successfully drawing the talisman, the holder¡¯s luck would decrease. At best, they would encounter misfortunes. At worst, they might face calamities Moreover, the bad luck would last for a period of time. To be honest, Jiang Chengxuan did not have a clear concept of the so-called bonus. He would only know when he had the chance to try it out in the future. Just as this thought flashed through his mind, he suddenly saw that the Fortune Talisman Brush in his hand, which was originally black and red, had completely turned red.. Chapter 210 - Chapter 210: Bad Luck Is Coming Chapter 210: Bad Luck Is Coming Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan was stunned, thinking to himself, is it a coincidence? However, Jiang Chengxuan, who wanted to test the effect of this Fortune Talisman Brush, naturally wouldn¡¯t miss such an opportunity. He immediately prepared to draw a new Level 3 talisman. It was called the Hundred Mile Illusion Talisman. Once this talisman was activated, everything within a hundred miles would instantly be shrouded in fogs. It was a talisman that was used to confuse and trap the enemy. Jiang Chengxuan had tried to draw this talisman before. However, without exception, they all ended in failure. At this moment, he wanted to see if he could successfully draw this talisman with the help of the Fortune Talisman Brush. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately gathered his Dharmic power on the brush. In an instant, a strange feeling suddenly overwhelmed Jiang Chengxuan. The hand that was drawing the Hundred Mile Illusion Talisman was surprisingly smooth. He drew at a stretch. With this feeling, Jiang Chengxuan only spent a few days to successfully draw this Level 3 Hundred Mile Illusion Talisman. The result filled his heart with shock. During the process just now, Jiang Chengxuan clearly grasped some of the key points of drawing this talisman, allowing him to draw this talisman again without the bonus effect of the brush. Just as he was about to use the Fortune Talisman Brush in his hand to draw another talisman, His pupils suddenly constricted. After he successfully drew one talisman, the color of the entire brush suddenly began to change to black. Recalling the system¡¯s introduction of this brush, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression changed. He was hesitating if he should try to see what kind of bad luck would befall him and how long it would last. He struggled in his heart for a while. In the end, Jiang Chengxuan made up his mind. He decided to take the opportunity now to see the side effects. Therefore, after taking a deep breath, he resolutely held the Fortune Talisman Brush and began to draw the Heavenly Saber Divine Slaying Talisman. That¡¯s right, it was the Heavenly Saber Divine Slaying Talisman that could cause damage or even serious damage to a cultivator¡¯s divine sense. Buzz! The moment he injected his Dharmic power into the Fortune Talisman Brush again, Jiang Chengxuan vaguely felt that something seemed to have been lost. However, immediately after, that feeling of enlightenment appeared in his heart again. It actually made his drawing of the Heavenly Saber Divine Slaying Talisman quite smooth. One had to know that although the Heavenly Saber Divine Slaying Talisman was only a low-grade Level 3 talisman, its drawing was much more difficult than Hundred Mile Illusion Talisman. Generally speaking, the success rate of a low-grade Level 3 Talisman Craftsman drawing the Heavenly Saber Divine Slaying Talisman was less than 30%. But now. It was clearly Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s first time trying to draw this Heavenly Saber Divine Slaying Talisman, but he had the feeling that he had already drawn this talisman countless times. A few days later. As Jiang Chengxuan completed the last stroke, the Heavenly Saber Divine Slaying Talisman appeared in front of him. This also gave Jiang Chengxuan a new understanding of the Fortune Talisman Brush. This bonus effect was indeed something. Just as this thought flashed through his mind, he saw that the Fortune Talisman Brush, which was originally black, suddenly blackened more. It actually gave Jiang Chengxuan a gloomy feeling. This stunned him slightly. What¡¯s going on? If he continued to use this brush to draw talismans, would the color on it continue to blacken? Or perhaps, the change in color was a sign that something ominous was about to come. These questions flashed through his mind. What Jiang Chengxuan did not notice was that some black ashes suddenly scattered from the coal-seam fire used to refine pills on the right side of his cave abode. The black ashes were all remnants of the useless talismans that Jiang Chengxuan had refined when he tried to break through to Level 3 Talisman Craftsman. Most importantly, the black ashes seemed to carry residual heat. Originally, even if these black ashes that had the residual heat accidentally landed on the extinguished coal-seam fire, it would not be a problem. However, for some reason, the coal-seam fire today seemed to be a little different from usual. At least the temperature here was a little higher than before. Normally, Jiang Chengxuan would have noticed this phenomenon. But today. Especially now. He seemed to be completely immersed in studying the Fortune Talisman Brush in his hand and didn¡¯t notice the slight changes in the coal-seam fire at all. Time passed bit by bit. The surface of the coal-seam fire had already turned red. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan finally sensed that something was wrong. BOOM! Just as this thought flashed through his mind, the black ashes touched the coal-seam fire and triggered some kind of chemical reaction. Blazing red flames erupted from the ground and instantly gushed to the top of the cave abode. Large amounts of flames immediately poured down from the top of the cave abode. ¡°Damn!¡± Jiang Chengxuan subconsciously wanted to extinguish the flames in front of him. However, perhaps because he had drawn three Level 3 talismans in a row and did not rest, when he circulated the Dharmic power in his body, he felt nothing, so the flames all landed on him. Fortunately, these flames could not cause any substantial harm to the current Jiang Chengxuan. However, because of the eruption of the coal-seam fire just now, many places in the cave abode were ignited by the scarlet flames. Especially the walls of the cave abode, they were completely red. There were even faint cracks appearing. Jiang Chengxuan was cursing in his heart because he discovered that the array flags that formed the many restrictions and protective barriers in the cave abode had actually been extinguished. The main reason was that the spiritual qi supply had been cut off at some point. Crack¡ª At this moment, a clear cracking sound suddenly entered Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s ears. His expression changed drastically. However, before he could react, A rumbling sound entered his ear. The entire cave abode began to collapse. Rumble! Accompanied by large flames, in no time, Jiang Chengxuan was drowned in flames and boulders.. Chapter 211 - Chapter 211: Murong Feilongs Threat Chapter 211: Murong Feilong¡¯s Threat Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At the same time. Shen Ruyan, who was cultivating in her cave abode, suddenly sensed the commotion in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave abode. Her heart skipped a beat. She did not have time to think and immediately left her cave abode. When she came out, she saw that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave abode had already turned into a pile of ruins. A look of disbelief appeared on her face. What¡¯s going on? How did it become like this? ¡°Cough cough cough¡­¡± A series of coughs suddenly sounded from the ruins. Immediately after, Jiang Chengxuan crawled out of the ruins in a sorry state. Seeing this, Shen Ruyan hurried forward and asked, ¡°Husband, what happened?¡± Seeing his wife, Jiang Chengxuan immediately looked embarrassed and smiled bitterly. He did not hide anything. Instead, he told Shen Ruyan what had happened. Surprise appeared on Shen Ruyan¡¯s face. She asked Jiang Chengxuan to show her his Fortune Talisman Brush. Jiang Chengxuan naturally would not refuse. Soon, a black brush was in Shen Ruyan¡¯s hand. However, Jiang Chengxuan realized that after what he had just experienced, the black color on the Fortune Talisman Brush was gone and it had already returned to normal. Did this mean that his bad luck was over? While Jiang Chengxuan was thinking this, Shen Ruyan was still studying the brush. To be honest, this was the first time she had seen a treasure like the Fortune Talisman Brush. At least, with the memories of her previous life that she had recovered, she couldn¡¯t find a clue about it. After studying it for a while to no avail, Shen Ruyan returned the Fortune Talisman Brush to Jiang Chengxuan and reminded, ¡°Husband, don¡¯t take such risks next time. Fortunately, you only used it to draw a low-grade Level 3 Heavenly Saber Divine Slaying Talisman. If you used it to draw a higher-level talisman, or even a talisman that exceeded your current cultivation level by a major realm, I¡¯m afraid bad luck would threaten your life.¡± At this point, as Shen Ruyan reminded, her expression was unprecedentedly solemn. Jiang Chengxuan also realized that he was being too reckless. He smiled bitterly and nodded. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Ruyan. It won¡¯t happen again.¡± To be honest, he was also a little taken aback by the backlash just now. ¡°By the way¡­¡± At that moment, Shen Ruyan suddenly thought of something and changed the topic. ¡°I just received a letter from Fellow Daoist Huang Yao. She said that in half a year, there will be a large-scale trade fair in the Yan Nation¡¯s Shaoyang Market. Do you want to go over and take a look?¡± ¡°The Yan Nation¡¯s Shaoyang Market?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded. ¡°It¡¯s said that good treasures often appear at the trade fair there. Perhaps there will be the Golden Cosmic Jade you urgently need.¡± The Golden Cosmic Jade that Shen Ruyan mentioned was a precious metal-element material. If Jiang Chengxuan wanted to upgrade his Intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Golden Void Sword, to the mid-grade Level 3, this Golden Cosmic Jade was an indispensable material. Therefore, at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan did not hesitate and immediately agreed. ¡°Sure. When do we leave?¡± Shen Ruyan thought for a moment and said, ¡°There¡¯s still about half a year before the Trade Fair begins. It will take us a few months to get there. Let¡¯s set off in a month. A month later, we headed to the Yan Nation¡¯s Shaoyang Market. How¡¯s that?¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. As he spoke, he was about to return to his cave abode. However, when he turned around, his expression immediately froze. Shen Ruyan covered her mouth and chuckled. Helpless, Jiang Chengxuan could only build a cave abode for himself again. A month later. The couple flew away from Mount Mystic Tai and towards the Yan Nation¡¯s Shaoyang Market. It was quite a distance from Liang Nation to Yan Nation¡¯s Shaoyang Market. With Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s current cultivation at the fifth level of the Violet Palace, by the time they arrived, three months had passed. There was still more than a month before the Trade Fair began. At this moment, the couple had just walked into an inn called the Spiritual Immortal Tower when they suddenly saw two familiar figures. Both of them were wearing the Inferno Sect¡¯s Supreme Elder attire. It was Murong Feilong and Pei Dongcheng. At this moment, the two of them also saw Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who had just entered. When their gazes met, Murong Feilong and Pei Dongcheng¡¯s eyes immediately revealed a trace of hostility. Especially Murong Feilong. At the auction in the Jade Water Market that day, he did not forget that the two of them had fought with him for the Cloud Spirit Purple Water. In the beginning, Murong Feilong and the others didn¡¯t know Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s identities. However, with the Inferno Sect¡¯s influence, it was not difficult to find out the couple¡¯s background and identity. Even though Murong Feilong and Pei Dongcheng wanted to deal with Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, they wouldn¡¯t dare to do in the Shaoyang Market. After all, Level 3 markets established by Golden Core sects had rules that prohibited violence in the market. If anyone dared to violate it, the outcome would not be good. However, Murong Feilong was clearly very unwilling to let the two of them off just like that or pretend that he did not see them. Hence, he suddenly sneered and said sarcastically, ¡°You impressed me at the Jade Water Market¡¯s auction that day. But 1 don¡¯t know if you can continue to impress me in the future. This was clearly a threat. Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s expressions turn cold. They really did not expect that the first Supreme Elder of the Inferno Sect would be so narrow-minded. At the auction that day, it was clearly him who was short on spiritual stones and had to give up on bidding, but now, he was blaming the two of them. This was not tolerable. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan was not polite either. He looked at Murong Feilong and Pei Dongcheng and sneered. ¡°I don¡¯t know if we impressed you at the auction that day, and we don¡¯t care. However, 1 heard that your sect seemed to have caused quite a commotion in the Indian Mountain Range. 1 just don¡¯t know if you have gained anything from whatever you are doing over there. If you have, 1 hope you can tell us to broaden our horizons. Also, I want to ask if Elder Zhong from your sect is doing alright now?¡± Chapter 212 - Chapter 212: Shaoyang Treasure Pavilion, Trade Fair Begins Chapter 212: Shaoyang Treasure Pavilion, Trade Fair Begins Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Back then, the Inferno Sect¡¯s actions in the Indian Mountain Range naturally could not be hidden from everyone. In particular, the subsequent explosion alarmed many cultivation forces in the Liang Nation. Many people had more or less heard about Elder Zhong Wuchen being seriously injured. This matter also dealt a considerable blow to the Inferno Sect. They had spent so much manpower and resources, but in the end, not only did they not obtain anything, but they also caused many disciples to die. If Zhong Wuchen had not set up the array in advance and reacted quickly, the Inferno Sect would probably have one less Supreme Elder. Jiang Chengxuan brought up this matter clearly trying to embarass and humiliate Murong Feilong. This made Murong Feilong and Pei Dongcheng feel ashamed and resentful. At the same time, a cold killing intent appeared in their eyes. Murong Feilong nodded and said a few ¡®good¡¯ in a row. However, everyone could hear the coldness in his tone. ¡°We¡¯ll see how long you can be so arrogant.¡± After saying this, Murong Feilong did not stay any longer and quickly left the Spiritual Immortal Tower with Pei Dongcheng. As they watched the two of them leave, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan also looked cold. Shen Ruyan said, ¡°Husband, I¡¯m afraid a fight between the Inferno Sect and us is inevitable.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded in agreement. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, Fellow Daoist Shen.¡± At this moment, a familiar voice suddenly sounded from behind them. They turned around. Huang Yao of the Misty Cloud Pavilion and Hui Lian, who had come to the Jiang family that day, were slowly walking over from afar. When the two women approached, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan hurriedly greeted them with a smile. ¡°Fellow Daoist Huang, Fellow Daoist Hui, when did you arrive?¡± Huang Yao smiled and said, ¡°I¡¯ve been here for some days. By the way¡­¡± At this point, Huang Yao couldn¡¯t help but look worried. She looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and said, ¡°Just now, I saw that there seemed to be a grudge between you and Murong Feilong. What happened?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t hide it. ¡°That day at the auction in the Jade Water Market¡­¡± Soon, Jiang Chengxuan told Huang Yao and Hui Lian the ins and outs. When the two women heard it, their expressions were solemn. Hui Lian said, ¡°I heard that Murong Feilong is narrow-minded and vengeful. You¡¯ve embarrassed them today. In the future, he and the Inferno Sect will probably make things difficult for you and your Jiang family. You have to be careful.¡± Hearing Hui Lian¡¯s reminder, the couple nodded. Although they were already prepared for the worst, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan still appreciated her kindness. Shen Ruyan smiled and said, ¡°Thank you for your reminder, Fellow Daoist Hui. My husband and 1 will be careful.¡± After that, both parties did not continue on this topic. Huang Yao smiled and said, ¡°By the way, 1 heard that Shaoyang Treasure Pavilion seems to have a new batch of good treasures recently. Do you want me to go over and take a look with us?¡± The Shaoyang Treasure Pavilion that Huang Yao was talking about was the largest shop in the Shaoyang Market. Behind it was the Golden Core Sect, Mount Shaoyang Sect The things inside were definitely worth their attention. Jiang Chengxuan nodded without hesitation and said, ¡°In that case, let¡¯s go take a look together.¡± After a while. Jiang Chengxuan and the other three arrived at Shaoyang Treasure Pavilion. The arrival of four Violet Palace cultivators at Shaoyang Treasure Pavilion at the same time immediately alarmed the Violet Palace cultivator in charge. It was an old man with a rather thin face. He came to Jiang Chengxuan and the others with a friendly smile and asked politely, ¡°Fellow Daoists, I¡¯m Daoist Ling Gang. What do you want to buy?¡± Huang Yao was the first to speak. ¡°So it¡¯s Fellow Daoist Ling Cang. Nice to meet you.¡± Then, she continued, ¡°I heard that a new batch of treasures has recently arrived. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Ling Cang can allow us to look at it?¡± Hearing Huang Yao¡¯s words, Daoist Ling Cang was clearly slightly surprised. ¡°Fellow Daoist, you¡¯re really well-informed.¡± After a pause, Daoist Ling Cang continued, ¡°To be honest, many of the new treasures have already been reserved. There are only a few left that might be useful to you. If you¡¯re really interested, why don¡¯t you follow me upstairs to take a look?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and the others were a little disappointed. Clearly, they did not expect that most of the new treasures had already been reserved.. Chapter 213 - Chapter 213: Shaoyang Treasure Pavilion, Trade Begins (2) Chapter 213: Shaoyang Treasure Pavilion, Trade Begins (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations However, in the end, the four of them still followed Daoist Ling Cang to the top floor of Shaoyang Treasure Pavilion. On the top floor, Daoist Ling Cang told the four of them to wait a moment before walking into a secret room at the side. After a while. Daoist Ling Cang walked out with six jade boxes. He opened the six jade boxes for Jiang Chengxuan and the others and introduced with a smile, ¡°Fellow Daoists, please take a look. These six items are all spiritual items, materials, and Dharma treasures above Level 3. Especially this one¡­¡± As he spoke, he held a handkerchief-like Dharma treasure in his hand. ¡°This treasure is called the Rosy Cloud Handkerchief. It¡¯s a low-grade Level 3 defensive Dharma treasure. At the same time, it has the effect of concealing one¡¯s aura. It¡¯s refined from the Rainbow Cloud Stone and the thousand-year Ice Silk Cocoon. It¡¯s a very rare treasure.¡± As he spoke, he took out a small boat from another jade box and said with a smile, ¡°This is a low-grade Level 3 flying ship that can accommodate a total of more than a hundred cultivators. At the same time, it is also equipped with a high-grade Level 2 defensive array and various offensive arrays. At critical moments, it can be used as a warship.¡± ¡°Then there¡¯s the Level 3 spiritual herb, the Mystic Jade Butterfly, and the Holy Healing Medicine. As well as the specialty of our Mount Shaoyang Sect, the Level 3 Shaoyang Crystal. You can take a good look and see if there are any treasures that you need.¡± Looking at the things that Daoist Ling Cang took out, Huang Yao and Hui Lian were clearly tempted. Especially the Rosy Cloud Handkerchief. Although this treasure was only low-grade Level 3, judging from its effect, it was not inferior to some mid-grade Level 3 Dharma treasures. On the other hand, the things Daoist Ling Cang took out were not very useful to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. In the end, Huang Yao and Hui Lian each bought the Shaoyang Crystal and the Rosy Cloud Handkerchief. Jiang Chengxuan did not leave empty-handed. Instead, he bought the low-grade Level 3 flying ship for the family. After leaving the Shaoyang Treasure Pavilion, Jiang Chengxuan and the others walked around the Shaoyang Market. Seeing that there was nothing else worth buying, the few of them did not stay outside any longer and returned to their residences in the Spiritual Immortal Tower. A month later. The trade fair here was held as scheduled. When Jiang Chengxuan and the others arrived, they realized that there were already many people gathered. Among them were the domestic cultivators of the Yan Nation and the surrounding nations. Suddenly, the couple felt gazes land on them. They turned around to find that the ones looking at them were none other than Murong Feilong and Pei Dongcheng. Their gazes were belligerent. However, they quickly looked away. At this moment, a male cultivator at the ninth level of the Violet Palace walked out. He first gave the crowd a sweeping glance before saying with a smile. ¡°Everyone, I¡¯m Lu Ziming from Mount Shaoyang Sect. I believe there¡¯s no need for me to say more about the rules of this Trade Fair, right? Without further ado, let¡¯s begin.¡± As he spoke, he took out three items from his body. They were a jade bottle, a Dharma treasure, and a jade box. Lu Ziming said, ¡°These three things are a Water Breakthrough Pill, a high-grade Level 3 Dharma treasure flying saber, and a Violet Palace Jade. I believe there¡¯s no need for me to say anything about their values. Everyone, you can use items of equal value to exchange with me.¡± Seeing what Lu Ziming took out, many people present could not help but reveal looks of greed. The three items were extremely precious to most of the Violet Palace cultivators present. Firstly, the Water Breakthrough Pili was a pill that could allow mid-stage Violet Palace cultivators to break through to the late-stage. Back then, when Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan obtained the Water Apricot Fruit, they were thinking about how to get the remaining materials to refine the Water Breakthrough Pill. Unexpectedly, they came across one in the Trade Fair. As for that Level 3 high-grade Dharma treasure flying saber, it was undoubtedly much sought-after. As for the Violet Palace Jade, Anyone above the Foundation Establishment would know its value. Immediately, a ninth level Violet Palace cultivator exchanged for the Water Breakthrough Pill in Lu Ziming¡¯s hand with a high-grade Level 3 spiritual item and 30,000 spiritual stones. After that, two other cultivators at the ninth level of the Violet Palace exchanged for the remaining two items with something of equivalent value. Seeing this, many people present could not help but sigh with regret. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were the same. They clearly wanted the three items that Lu Ziming took out. At this moment. After Lu Ziming ended trading, more and more people went on stage and the things they took out were also quite good. However, for the current Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, those things were not what they urgently needed. Therefore, they did not bid. A long while later, someone took out two items. It was a piece of charred dead wood and a piece of jade that emitted golden light. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes narrowed. Immediately, the person said, ¡°It¡¯s a thousand-year-old Falling Thunder Wood and a Golden Cosmic Jade. I want to use them to exchange for a high-grade Level 3 fire-attribute spiritual item or a treasure of equivalent value.¡± Hearing his words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were overjoyed. Clearly, the two items were exactly what they needed at the moment. Needless to say, the Golden Cosmic Jade was an indispensable item for Jiang Chengxuan to upgrade his Intrinsic Dharma treasure. As for the former, it was also quite useful to Shen Ruyan. With much hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°I want to use a Water Apricot Fruit to exchange for those two things from you. What do you think?¡± ¡°Hmm? Water Apricot Fruit?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, the person on the stage and some of the cultivators present could not help but be slightly shocked. They did not expect that there would be someone among them who had the Water Apricot Fruit that could give a Violet Palace cultivator 50 years worth of Dharmic power. Even for late-stage Violet Palace cultivators, it was still useful. Its value was not inferior to the Water Breakthrough Pill at all. If a cultivator was stuck at the sixth level of the Violet Palace, the Water Apricot Fruit would probably be useless. The Water Breakthrough Pill would be more important. However, if it was a cultivator at the seventh or eighth level, in their eyes, the value of the Water Apricot Fruit was far higher than the Water Breakthrough Pill. After all, the latter was no longer useful to him. It just so happened that the person standing on the stage was a cultivator at the seventh level of Violet Palace. However, just as he was about to trade Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Water Apricot Fruit, a voice suddenly came from the crowd. ¡°Wait!¡± Hearing this voice, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan narrowed their eyes. The two of them turned around. As expected, The person who spoke was the First Supreme Elder of the Inferno Sect, Murong Feilong. At this moment, there was a smug smile on his face as he said, ¡°Fellow Daoist, I just heard you say that you want a high-grade Level 3 fire attribute spiritual item, right?¡± Chapter 214 - Chapter 214: An Expected Confrontation Chapter 214: An Expected Confrontation Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Before the person on the stage could reply, Murong Feilong had already taken out a red spiritual herb from his body. The top was shaped like a dragon¡¯s head, and there were a few yellow flowers at the edge. Seeing this spiritual herb, the person on the stage clearly revealed a pleasantly surprised expression. He could not help but say, ¡°It¡¯s a high-grade Level 3 Dragon Fire Ginseng!¡± As he spoke, he looked at Murong Feilong with burning passion in his eyes. ¡°Fellow Daoist, I¡¯m willing to exchange for your Dragon Fire Ginseng!¡± Hearing this, Murong Feilong smiled and said, ¡°Sure, but I¡¯m afraid the value of the two things you took out combined is not enough to exchange for my Dragon Fire Ginseng.¡± The person on the stage clearly knew that what Murong Feilong said was not wrong. He pondered for a moment and said to Murong Feilong, ¡°How about this? 1¡¯11 use these two items and 30,000 spiritual stones to exchange for that Dragon Fire Ginseng with you. What do you think?¡± ¡°Deal!¡± Murong Feilong immediately smiled and nodded. Soon, the two of them completed the deal. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s expressions turned cold. They did not know if Murong Feilong was deliberately targeting them. However, judging from his smug attitude just now, this possibility was very high. Coincidentally, at this moment, Murong Feilong¡¯s gaze suddenly landed on them. Their gazes collided in the air. The corners of Murong Feilong¡¯s mouth suddenly curled into a meaningful smile. This made Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan certain that he was deliberately targeting them. At this moment, another person on the stage took out his thing. It was a lotus seedpod that emitted a blue light. Seeing the lotus seedpod, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart skipped a beat. Shen Ruyan sent him a voice transmission. ¡°Husband, that¡¯s the Water Blue Lotus Seedpod. Coupled with the Immortal Water Jade you obtained previously, it should be able to refine a water-element intrinsic Dharma treasure. We can consider exchanging it.¡± As soon as she finished speaking, Murong Feilong beat them to it. He said excitedly, ¡°Fellow Daoist, what do you want to exchange this Water Blue Lotus Seedpod for? Coincidentally, I have a high-grade Level 3 Mystic Wood Marrow. May 1 ask if 1 can exchange it with you?¡± It was obvious that Murong Feilong really wanted the Water Blue Lotus Seedpod this time. Unfortunately, the person on the stage was not particularly interested in the Mystic Wood Marrow. He shook his head apologetically. ¡°Sorry, although your Mystic Wood Marrow is good, it¡¯s not something 1 need. Compared to that, 1 want that Fellow Daoist¡¯s Water Apricot Fruit more.¡± At this point, the person on the stage was already looking at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Fellow Daoist, what do you think?¡± Hearing this, Murong Feilong¡¯s face darkened. Little did he expect that right after he snatched Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s desirable item, his desirable item would be snatched away by Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan did not hesitate much. He immediately nodded and said, ¡°Sure.¡± Soon, both parties completed this deal. The moment Jiang Chengxuan took the Blue Lotus Seedpod from that person, the system¡¯s voice suddenly sounded in his mind. [Ding.] [Achievement mission issued. Host, please complete the refinement of the second intrinsic Dharma treasure.] Jiang Chengxuan did not expect the system to give him such a mission at this time. He wondered what the reward would be. It couldn¡¯t be too bad. However, no matter what, having such a mission was a pleasant surprise. As these thoughts flashed through his mind, he saw Murong Feilong walking towards him. He and Shen Ruyan were immediately on guard, not knowing what Murong Feilong was up to. ¡°Fellow Daoists, 1 didn¡¯t mean to bid against you over the Falling Thunder Wood and the Golden Cosmic Jade. It was a misunderstanding.¡± Unexpectedly, Murong Feilong showed a rather humble attitude the moment he came up. He continued, ¡°1 wonder if you can exchange the Water Blue Lotus Seedpod with me? I¡¯m willing to give you the two things in return?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were both surprised to hear this. They did not expect that with Murong Feilong¡¯s character, he would actually lower himself and beg them. From the looks of it, he really wanted the Water Blue Lotus Seedpod in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand. But the problem was, why should Jiang Chengxuan exchange with him? Although the Falling Thunder Wood and the Golden Cosmic Jade were what he needed, The Water Blue Lotus Seedpod was also what he needed. It was even more important than those two treasures. Most importantly, who did Murong Feilong think he was? Did he think that Jiang Chengxuan would let go of the grudge and agree? Wasn¡¯t he being too naive? At that moment, a look of disdain flashed across Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face.. Then, he slowly said, Chapter 215 - Chapter 215: An Expected Confrontation 2 Chapter 215: An Expected Confrontation 2 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°No! I¡¯m not trading.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Murong Feilong¡¯s expression changed drastically. Jiang Chengxuan raised his eyebrows and said coldly, ¡°Why? Didn¡¯t you hear what I said? 1 said, I¡¯m not trading! Now, Elder Murong, did you hear me clearly?¡± Infuriating! Infuriating! Murong Feilong was instantly enraged. He had never been so humiliated before. This made his eyes burst out with an extremely cold killing intent. It went without saying that if not for the fact that he was at this trade fair, he would have already attacked Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°I hope you won¡¯t regret your decision today!¡± Murong Feilong gritted his teeth and turned around angrily. Immediately after that, a murderous look crept up on Shen Ruyan¡¯s face. She said to Jiang Chengxuan via voice transmission, ¡°Husband, it seems that we can¡¯t keep this person alive. After leaving Shaoyang Market, we¡¯ll deal with him together.¡± A few days later. The Trade Fair finally ended. During this period, they exchanged for a few more items. This included some spiritual items that Jiang Chengxuan needed to temper his body, as well as some materials that Shen Ruyan needed to refine her own Dharma treasure. Just like that, another half a month passed. On this day. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan finally left the Shaoyang Market and prepared to return to Liang Nation. However, not long after they flew out of the Shaoyang Market, two figures suddenly appeared in front of them. It was Murong Feilong and Pei Dongcheng. However, what caught Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan off guard was that there was a third person beside them. It was a man dressed as a middle-aged scholar who was at the sixth level of Violet Palace. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had seen this person at the trade fair venue. They did not expect that he would join Murong Feilong to deal with them. Without further ado, Murong Feilong and the other two took out their Dharma treasures. What Murong Feilong took out was a pagoda with a fire dragon coiling around it. It was called the Crimson Dragon Pagoda. Pei Dongcheng took out a red gourd called the Crimson Sun Gourd. It could release a large amount of True Yang flames. As for the middle-aged scholar, he had a green feather fan that could fan out the Fiendish Astral Wind. If an ordinary cultivator was accidentally hit, their flesh, bones, and even their soul might be blown away by this astral wind. Facing the joint attack of three Violet Palace cultivators, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not dare to let down their guards. Jiang Chengxuan took out his Six Directional Pegoda. There was a loud bang. The Six Directional Pegoda collided with Murong Feilong¡¯s Crimson Dragon Pagoda. The terrifying power immediately set off a dazzling flame in the sky. Dharmic power surged in midair, instantly vaporizing the surrounding clouds. At the same time, Shen Ruyan took out her Falling Thunder Seal. Although this treasure was only low-grade Level 3, under Shen Ruyan¡¯s control, the falling thunder that rained down actually stopped Pei Dongcheng¡¯s Crimson Sun Gourd and the middle-aged scholar¡¯s green feather fan. Murong Feilong and the other two were clearly taken aback by the strength the couple displayed. They had heard that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were only in the early stage of the Violet Palace. However, from the looks of it, they were infinitely close to mid-stage Violet Palace. How come? The more the three of them fought, the more uneasy they became. When Jiang Chengxuan raised the Six Directional Pegoda and sent the Crimson Dragon Pagoda flying, Murong Feilong¡¯s eyes revealed fear for the first time. ¡°Body-tempering cultivator! Body-tempering divine power!¡± BOOM! As soon as he finished speaking, something else suddenly appeared in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand. It was the black golden iron rod that weighed countless tons! Shadows of the rod flashed through the air. Then, there was a dull bang. Dozens and hundreds of rod shadows suddenly merged into one and smashed down on Murong Feilong¡¯s head with a terrifying might that was enough to shatter a huge mountain! Damn it! Murong Feilong¡¯s expression changed drastically. Facing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attack, he actually sensed a strong threat of death. He could not understand it. Since when did the attack of an early-stage, no, mid-stage Violet Palace cultivator have such a terrifying power? He couldn¡¯t afford to be careless. Immediately, a faint golden barrier suddenly rose above Murong Feilong¡¯s head. This was his defensive Dharma treasure, the Glazed Golden Barrier. Thud. The dark golden iron rod smashed into the golden barrier, causing the protective light to flicker and dim. Murong Feilong, who was inside the barrier, trembled. He spat out a large mouthful of blood. Before he could catch his breath, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s second strike landed. Thud. This time, Murong Feilong was smashed into the ground along with the Glazed Golden Barrier. A pit the depth of which was unknown was created on the ground. Pei Dongcheng and the middle-aged scholar, who were fighting with Shen Ruyan, were shocked when they saw the situation on Murong Feilong¡¯s side. How is that possible? The two of them felt a chill down their spines. At that moment, Shen Ruyan suddenly unleashed her Five Lightning Immortal Slayer. In an instant, a dazzling five-colored light flashed in the air and slashed towards Pei Dongcheng¡¯s head! Pei Dongcheng¡¯s eyes were filled with fear as he hurriedly summoned a light green shield in front of him. With a swish, the light green shield was immediately sent flying. Even his Crimson Sun Gourd was struck and lost its spiritual light. In the end, it fell to the ground. Without his Dharma treasures, how could Pei Dongcheng withstand Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Lightning Immortal Slayer? With just one strike, he was slashed into a bloody mist. He died on the spot! Seeing this, the middle-aged scholar was frightened out of his wits. Without any hesitation, he turned into a streak of light and immediately fled into the distance. Seeing this, Shen Ruyan snorted. Crackle- Lightning suddenly rose around her. She instantly turned into a bolt of lightning and arrived behind the middle-aged scholar who was escaping. Her jade-like hand gently grabbed the air. There was a ripping sound. A long saber covered in purple lightning was condensed. It was her divine power, the Purple Lightning Flame Saber! Buzz! The void vibrated. The layers of defense surrounding the middle-aged scholar shattered. Even the green feather fan in his hand was charred until it turned completely black. In the end, he was killed in the sky by Shen Ruyan¡¯s Purple Lightning Flame Saber. At the same time, the defensive Dharma treasure on Murong Feilong, who had already been smashed into the ground by Jiang Chengxuan, shattered. There were wounds all over his body. He looked at Jiang Chengxuan who was diving down at him from the sky in horror. However, Jiang Chengxuan did not give him a chance to speak. Just as Murong Feilong thought that Jiang Chengxuan would still fight him in close combat this time, a sword light almost undetectable to the naked eyes suddenly appeared in his eyes. ¡°You¡­¡± Murong Feilong¡¯s eyes widened and were filled with shock and unwillingness to die. Because at this moment, a clear sword hole had appeared between his eyebrows. His aura quickly disappeared and he stopped breathing in the pit. However, Jiang Chengxuan noticed that a purple-black bead had appeared in Murong Feilong¡¯s hand at some point in time. This is¡­ Jiang Chengxuan quickly recognized the origin of the bead and his face suddenly froze.. Chapter 216 - Chapter 216: Returning to the Family, Upgrading Intrinsic Chapter 216: Returning to the Family, Upgrading Intrinsic Dharma Treasure (1) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Purple Fiend Thunderstorm Bead! This bead could be said to be a false Level 4 tool. The reason why it was called a false Level 4 tool was because once this bead was activated, it could almost unleash an attack power comparable to a False Core cultivator. To most Violet Palace cultivators, this was an attack power that they could not withstand. Jiang Chengxuan did not expect Murong Feilong to have such a trump card. Fortunately, he was decisive and did not waste breath on Murong Feilong. Otherwise, he would be in serious trouble. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan reached out and put away the Purple Fiend Thunderstorm Bead and Murong Feilong¡¯s storage ring. On the other side, Shen Ruyan had already put away the storage rings of Pei Dongcheng and the middle-aged scholar. After that, the couple did not linger around. After cleaning up the mess, they quickly left. No sooner had they left than several streaks of light descended. Among them were Huang Yao, Hui Lian, and some other cultivators. After checking the surroundings, they immediately came to a conclusion that a life and death battle at the Violet Palace level should have erupted here just now. They just did not know what the final outcome was. Huang Yao and Hui Lian had some guesses. However, it was precisely because of the guesses that they were extremely shocked. Fellow Daoist Jiang and Fellow Daoist Shen actually¡­ At the same time, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan finally found a quiet and uninhabited mountain after leaving the battlefield. Immediately, they began to count their gains from this battle. First, it was the three Dharma treasures that Murong Feilong and the others had used previously. The Crimson Dragon Pagoda, the Crimson Sun Gourd, and the green feather fan called the Fiendish Treasure Fan. The three Dharma treasures had all reached the mid-grade Level 3. Among them, Murong Feilong¡¯s Crimson Dragon Pagoda was infinitely close to high-grade Level 3. As long as they found some key materials to refine it, there was a chance of upgrading it to a high-grade Level 3 Dharma treasure. Apart from these three mid-grade Level 3 Dharma treasures, In their storage rings, there were a total of four to five low-grade Level 3 Dharma treasures, some precious medicinal pills, precious materials, and so on. Among them, what Jiang Chengxuan valued the most was the thousand-year-old Falling Thunder Wood and the Golden Cosmic Jade. Previously at the trade fair, Murong Feilong had fought with him for these two items. Now, these two things had fallen into his hands. Life was really unpredictable. In addition to these, the Mystic Wood Marrow that Murong Feilong planned to exchange for the Water Blue Lotus Seedpod at the trade fair was also a rather precious material. Lastly, there was the Purple Fiend Thunderstorm Bead, some cultivation techniques, spells, and hundreds of thousands of spiritual stones. All of them now belonged to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. It was undeniable that Murong Feilong and the other two were the richest Violet Palace cultivators they had ever seen. The couple had made a killing. Jiang Chengxuan handed the Crimson Dragon Pagoda, the Fiendish Treasure Fan, and the Purple Fiend Thunderstorm Bead to Shen Ruyan. ¡°Ruyan, I¡¯ll leave these things to you. You know that I have the Six Directional Pegoda. TThis Crimson Dragon Pagoda is not of much use to me. In addition, I still have a Level 4 life-saving talisman, so I don¡¯t need the Purple Fiend Thunderstorm Bead. As for the Crimson Sun Gourd, it can enrich my combat methods, so I¡¯ll take it.¡± Shen Ruyan had no objections to what Jiang Chengxuan said. She immediately accepted the things Jiang Chengxuan handed her. Soon, the couple finished counting the things. They did not stay on this mountain for long and immediately began to return to the Liang Nation. A few months later. When Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan returned to the Jiang family, they immediately summoned Jiang Rendao, Jiang Renyi, Jiang Renchuan, Liu Linglong, and the other core elders of the Jiang family. They also told them what happened on their trip to the Yan Nation. In particular, they did not hide the fact that they had killed Murong Feilong and Pei Dongcheng. By doing this, they wanted Jiang Rendao, Jiang Renyi, and the others to be prepared for possible retaliation from the Inferno Sect. Although they were certain that no one was around when they killed Murong Feilong and the other two. However, this kind of thing could be hidden for a while, but not for a lifetime, especially since many people knew that there was a clear grudge between them and Murong Feilong. Once the Inferno Sect found out, a fight was unavoidable. Jiang Rendao, Jiang Renyi, and the others were first shocked by what Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan said. They didn¡¯t expect such a big thing to happen during their Granduncle and Grandaunt¡¯s trip. Of course, what shocked them the most was the strength of their Granduncle and Grandaunt. If they remembered correctly, Murong Feilong of the Inferno Sect seemed to have reached the seventh level of the Violet Palace, right? Chapter 217 - Chapter 217: Returning to the Family, Upgrading Intrinsic Chapter 217: Returning to the Family, Upgrading Intrinsic Dharma Treasure (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Not to mention that Murong Feilong also had the help of other two Violet Palace cultivators. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan actually could kill them all. What kind of terrifying power was that? After the shock, everyone was pleasantly surprised. No matter what, the stronger Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were, the more advantageous it would be for the Jiang family. At the same time, they deeply realized a problem. After this matter, they would probably become mortal enemies with the Inferno Sect. It couldn¡¯t be helped. This was how things worked in the cultivation world. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan took out a shield and handed it to Jiang Rendao. ¡°Benevolent Dao, this is a low-grade Level 3 defensive Dharma treasure. I obtained it from Pei Dongcheng¡¯s storage ring. Currently, other than a low-grade Level 3 offensive Dharma treasure, you don¡¯t have any defensive Dharma treasures. I¡¯ll leave this shield to you.¡± Seeing the thing Jiang Chengxuan handed over, Jiang Rendao¡¯s face immediately revealed a look of joy. As a matter of fact, he had been thinking about how to get himself a defensive Dharma treasure when his granduncle presented him with this gift. This was really a pleasant surprise. Then, Jiang Chengxuan distributed some other treasures to everyone present. They were all things they could use at the moment. In the end, he handed a few jade slips to Jiang Renyi and said, ¡°Renyi, these jade slips contain some spells and divine powers of the Inferno Sect. Put them in our family¡¯s Sutra Depository.¡± ¡°Yes, Granduncle.¡± Jiang Renyi immediately took the jade slips with a happy expression. At the same time. In a hall where the Inferno Sect was located. Daoist Nether Flame, Zhong Wuchen, and a beautiful woman called Fang Xuelian all looked at the message in their hands with solemn expressions. Daoist Nether Flame said, ¡°We can pretty much confirm that Elder Murong and Elder Pei died at the hands of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan of the Jiang family.¡± Hearing Daoist Nether Flame¡¯s words, Zhong Wuchen and Fang Xuelian¡¯s expressions were abnormally ugly. Needless to say, the deaths of Murong Feilong and Pei Dongcheng were a huge blow to them and the entire Inferno Sect. Most importantly, without Murong Feilong, a late-stage Violet Palace cultivator presiding in the sect, the overall strength and status of the Inferno Sect immediately plummeted to the level of an ordinary Violet Palace Sect. At this moment, Fang Xuelian suddenly stood up. Her eyes flickered with a cold light as she slowly said, ¡°I don¡¯t think you¡¯ve forgotten Elder Murong¡¯s personal disciple, Mu Wanyan, right?¡± Hmm? Mu Wanyan? Hearing Fang Xuelian suddenly mention this name, Daoist Nether Flame and Zhong Wuchen could not help but be stunned. But soon, the two of them seemed to have realized something. Zhong Wuchen said, ¡°Elder Fang, you mean¡­?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Fang Xuelian nodded. ¡°I plan to personally go to the Heavenly Yue Sect and tell her about the death of her Shifu.¡± Daoist Nether Flame and Zhong Wuchen were tempted. The two of them naturally knew that Mu Wanyan was the Dao companion of the Heavenly Yue Sect¡¯s elder, Daoist Hua Fei. Back then, with the help of her Shifu, Murong Feilong, she successfully advanced to the Violet Palace. Not long after, she married Daoist Hua Fei, an elder of the Heavenly Yue Sect. This person was the second in charge of the Heavenly Yue Sect¡¯s Law Enforcement Hall. He was at the sixth level of the Violet Palace. However, the most important thing was that his Shifu, Yu Haoji, was one of the four Golden Core Supreme Elders of the Heavenly Yue Sect. It was said that he was very biased towards Daoist Hua Fei and had given him many protective treasures to prevent any accidents from happening to his disciple when he was on a mission. Zhong Wuchen and Daoist Nether Flame knew what Feng Xuelian was up to. They also thought that it was a good idea and nodded in agreement. They didn¡¯t even need to say much. They just needed to tell Mu Wanyan the news of her Shifu¡¯s death. They believed that she would seek revenge for her Shifu. While Fang Xuelian and the other two were discussing this matter, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who were on the Xuanming Peak of Mount Mystic Tai, had already arrived at their cultivation cave abodes. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s goal of entering seclusion this time was very clear. He wanted to use this chance to raise his Golden Void Sword to the mid-grade Level 3. Then, he wanted to try to refine his second intrinsic water-element Dharma treasure. As a cultivator with the Yin Yang Five Elements Spiritual Root, theoretically speaking, Jiang Chengxuan could have five Intrinsic Dharma treasures of different attributes at the same time. Due to a lack of resources and ability, Jiang Chengxuan could not do this for the time being. However, he also believed that as his strength and cultivation increased, it would only be a matter of time before he obtained five intrinsic Dharma treasures of different attributes. Soon, Jiang Chengxuan took out the Golden Cosmic Jade. With +1 talent received from the system, Jiang Chengxuan did not spend much effort to upgrade the Golden Void Sword. About half a year later. With a loud sword cry, his intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Golden Void Sword, had successfully advanced to the mid-grade Level 3. Be it its speed or power, it was an extremely huge improvement from before. When colliding with a high-grade Level 3 Dharma treasure, there was a high chance that it could manage or even cut it into half. In addition, the stealthy effect of the Golden Void Sword was also further enhanced. It was not an exaggeration to say that even late-stage Violet Palace cultivators would find it difficult to detect its traces in battle if they did not pay close attention. In short, the upgrade of the Golden Void Sword improved Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s overall strength. At this moment, if he were to face Murong Feilong again, he was confident that he could kill him without using his divine power. Just as Jiang Chengxuan successfully upgraded his Golden Void Sword, on a mountain in the Heavenly Yue Sect. A beautiful female cultivator in a green dress was sending Fang Xuelian, who had been here for a while, out of the mountain peak she was on. As she watched Fang Xuelian¡¯s figure gradually disappear, the face of the beautiful female cultivator darkened. She turned around and returned to the cave abode. A man in black was sitting there. When he saw the beautiful female cultivator return, he immediately asked with concern. ¡°The people from your Shifu¡¯s sect left?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The beautiful female cultivator nodded. She hesitated for a moment before saying, ¡°Husband, I don¡¯t want my Shifu to die in vain.¡± Hearing the beautiful female cultivator¡¯s words, the concerned expression on the man¡¯s face became solemn. He stood up and slowly walked up to the beautiful female cultivator. ¡°Wanyan, you have to know that since the other party can kill your Shifu and the others, their strength can¡¯t be underestimated. Unless the First Elder, the Second Elder, or the Third Elder, or my Shifu get involved, no one has the confidence to say they can avenge your Shifu..¡± Chapter 218 - Chapter 218: Narcissus Jade, New System Mission Chapter 218: Narcissus Jade, New System Mission Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing Daoist Hua Fei¡¯s words, Mu Wanyan couldn¡¯t help but bite her lip. Obviously, she was not particularly satisfied with his answer. Daoist Hua Fei naturally saw through his Dao companion¡¯s thoughts. He reached out and gently held Mu Wanyan¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Wanyan, trust me. I¡¯ll try to give you a satisfactory outcome, but not now. Do you understand?¡± ¡°Yes?¡± Mu Wanyan was stunned for a moment before she seemed to understand something and a look of surprise flashed across her face. Daoist Hua Fei nodded. ¡°When the time is right in the future, you and I will definitely have a chance to avenge your Shifu. Trust me.¡± He did not specify when. Mu Wanyan also stopped throwing a tantrum and nodded obediently. A few months later. In Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave abode. At this moment, he had already begun the refinement of his second intrinsic Dharma treasure. He used the Immortal Water Jade and the Water Blue Lotus Seedpod as the main materials and some other Level 3 and Level 2 precious materials as supplementary materials. Soon, Jiang Chengxuan completed the most basic preliminary work. What he had to do next would be more complicated and troublesome. The process would take at least a year. After all, what he wanted to refine now was not a low-grade Level 3 Intrinsic Dharma treasure, but a mid-grade Level 3 Intrinsic Dharma treasure. Therefore, in terms of difficulty and time, it would be many times more than when he first refined the Golden Void Sword. Fortunately, compared to back then, his weapon refinement had increased greatly. In the blink of an eye, another two years passed. In the cave abode where Jiang Chengxuan was, thick blue ripples suddenly appeared. The ripples emitted a gentle and clear aura. When the ripples gradually disappeared, there was an aqua blue tear-shaped pendant in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand. He finally succeeded. Looking at the aqua blue pendant in his hand, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but smile. After more than three years, his second intrinsic Dharma treasure was finally refined. This treasure had reached the mid-grade Level 3. However, its function was not to attack or defend, but to store Dharmic power. According to its current grade, it should be able to store about three times his total Dharmic power. In other words, when Jiang Chengxuan depleted his Dharmic power and needed more, this treasure could replenish it instantly, allowing Jiang Chengxuan to recover to a full state of Dharmic power. At the same time, the Dharmic power replenished from this pendant could also reduce the debuffs on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body. For example, poisoning, curses, burns, and so on. As its grade increased in the future, its storage capacity would also increase. It could be said that this was a rather impressive support-type Dharma treasure. Its value and use were not inferior to the Golden Void Sword at all. Thinking of this, Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°From today onwards, I¡¯ll call you Narcissus Jade.¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan tapped gently on the Narcissus Jade. In the next moment, the entire Narcissus Jade turned into a blue light and fused into Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body. [Ding.] At the same time, a system notification suddenly sounded in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. [Congratulations, host. You have obtained the second intrinsic Dharma treasure. You are rewarded with the refinement method of the Deep Earth Halberd as well as a chance to observe a weapon refinement master.] Needless to say, the latter could greatly increase his comprehension of weapon refinement and increase his knowledge and experience. However, the former made Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes light up. It was the refinement method of an earth-element intrinsic Dharma treasure. This treasure was good at close combat. Once refined, it would have an unparalleled weight, perhaps even heavier than the black gold iron rod. With the Dharmic power of a Violet Palace cultivator, they could not even lift this treasure. Only the owner who refined it was bestowed with the ability to lift and use it as his intrinsic Dharma treasure. Jiang Chengxuan could already imagine that when this treasure appeared, it would probably be able to easily crush a mountain with a single strike. It was definitely a very terrifying melee Dharma treasure. Jiang Chengxuan roughly looked at the refinement method and realized that he only had a few basic supplementary materials for refining the Deep Earth Halberd. They weren¡¯t even considered the main supplementary materials. It seemed that he had to be on the lookout for these materials in the future. With this in mind, Jiang Chengxuan did not end his seclusion. Instead, he took out the Deduction Bead he had obtained from the system. It was not far from the second demon beast riot. In addition, the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect was lurking around in the dark. Therefore, it was very necessary to increase his strength as soon as possible. He was considering whether to keep this Deduction Bead for the future, or to use it to deduce the subsequent content of the Heavenly Calculation Technique or the Infinite Wheel. After thinking for a long time, Jiang Chengxuan finally decided to use it to deduce the subsequent content of the Infinite Wheel. This was the best way to tangibly increase his strength.. Chapter 219 - Chapter 219: Narcissus Jade, New System Mission (2) Chapter 219: Narcissus Jade, New System Mission (2) Translator: Henyce Translations Editor: Henyee Translations As long as the deduction was successful, he could continue to cultivate the Infinite Wheel. Once he successfully cultivated it, the increase in his overall combat strength would be obvious. As for the Heavenly Calculation Technique, He was not in a hurry now. Soon, Jiang Chengxuan crushed the Deduction Bead and used it to deduce the subsequent content of the Infinite Wheel. A moment later. By the time Jiang Chengxuan stopped deducing, he had already obtained the subsequent content of the Infinite Wheel. Without hesitation, he immediately took out some body-tempering materials he had bought in the Shaoyang Market. [Ding.] At the same time, the system¡¯s voice sounded in his mind again. [Achievement mission issued. Host, please complete two hundred cultivations of body tempering technique] [Current Progress: o%] Hearing this notification from the system, Jiang Chengxuan could not help but be surprised. lie thought that the system would ask him to complete a thousand cultivations just like last time. Much to his surprise, the system only asked him to complete double the amount from last time. But thinking about it, it made sense. Given the difficulty of cultivating the Infinite Wheel, by the time he completed a thousand body tempering sessions, he would probably have died of old age. Thinking of this, Jiang Chengxuan did not waste any more time. lie used the body-tempering materials he had to start cultivating. Two years later. The progress of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body tempering mission had reached 16%. At this moment, he was already prepared to come out of seclusion. It was not that he was forced to come out of seclusion due to urgent matters, but that all the materials he needed to temper his body had been used up in these two years. If he wanted to continue cultivating the Infinite Wheel, he had to find another batch of body-tempering materials. He walked out of his cave abode. Jiang Chengxuan was surprised to find that his Dao companion, Shen Ruyan, had yet to come out of seclusion. This was rare. However, he did not mind. Instead, he took out a communication jade talisman and sent a message to the family head, Jiang Renyi. Not long after, Jiang Renyi arrived in front of him and handed Jiang Chengxuan a storage bag. ¡°Granduncle, this is all the body-tempering materials our family has in possession at the moment. If you need more, 1¡¯11 get Elder Liu and the others to buy some later.¡± Jiang Chengxuan took the storage bag and looked at it. He felt that most of the materials inside weren¡¯t useful to him. Fortunately, there were some that he could use. Therefore, he took out the ones he could use. The rest was returned to Jiang Renyi. ¡°These are useless to me. Take them back. Also, when you buy body-tempering materials, you can pay special attention to a few of them. They are the Divine Wind Jade, the Nine Heavens Sun Fire, the Purple Copper Ice Crystal¡­ If there¡¯s any of them, you have to inform me immediately.¡± ¡°Yes, Granduncle.¡± Jiang Renyi immediately nodded with a serious expression. ¡°Alright, tell me about the family¡¯s situation in the past few years and some news outside. Did anything major happen?¡± When Jiang Renyi heard this, he immediately told Jiang Chengxuan everything that had happened during his seclusion. Especially the Jiang family. In the past five years, thanks to ample cultivation materials, the Jiang family had five more Foundation Establishment cultivators, bringing the total number to 11. Moreover, there were many cultivators above the ninth level of Qi Refinement in the family. He believed that before long, the number of Foundation Establishment cultivators would increase. Secondly, the shops and industries under the Jiang family in the various markets were also doing very well. Everything was going in the right direction. In the outside world, some things indeed happened. First, it was the original Violet Palace Immortal Family, the Pang family. Their Supreme Elder, Pang Baiyan, had successfully advanced to the Golden Core not long ago. No one knew where he broke through to the Golden Core. It was said that many years ago, he went out to search for the opportunity to form his core. Once he left, he had never been seen in the cultivation world of Liang Nation again. Now, when he returned and appeared in front of everyone again, he had already successfully formed the Core. Jiang Chengxuan could clearly feel that when Jiang Renyi talked about this, his tone was filled with envy. It was understandable. No matter what, the Jiang family was also once a Golden Core family. It was just that the younger generation was incompetent, which caused the Jiang family to go downhill. If Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan hadn¡¯t appeared in time, the Jiang family would have ceased to exist. After that, Jiang Renyi told him some other things about the outside world. For example, the marriage alliance between two Violet Palace forces as well as a certain ancestor¡¯s lifespan coming to an end, and so on. However, what Jiang Chengxuan paid the most attention to was the development of the Inferno Sect. According to Jiang Renyi, the Inferno Sect had not caused trouble for the Jiang family all these years. However, at the same time, the Inferno Sect, which had lost two Violet Palace cultivators, Murong Feilong and Pei Dongcheng, did not seem to be targeted by other forces. It was as if no one knew that Murong Feilong and Pei Dongcheng were dead. This puzzled Jiang Chengxuan. He asked Jiang Renyi what was going on. Jiang Renyi seemed to have some understanding of this. When he heard this, he immediately told Jiang Chengxuan that Murong Feilong had a disciple who was married to an Elder of the Heavenly Yue Sect. When Jiang Chengxuan heard this, his eyes narrowed. He did not expect that there was such a connection between the Inferno Sect and the Heavenly Yue Sect. However, he was not particularly worried about this. With his and Shen Ruyan¡¯s current strength, ordinary late-stage Violet Palace cultivators were no longer a threat to them. Unless they encountered a False Core or a Golden Core. However, with the current situation of the Inferno Sect, it was impossible for them to receive help from a cultivator of that level. Even Murong Feilong¡¯s disciple and her husband, who was the Law Enforcement Elder in the Heavenly Yue Sect, would not be able to get their Golden Core elder to interfere. Moreover, it was not as if Jiang Chengxuan did not have a backer. Not to mention Zheng Pelong and Huang Wenyu, who were far away in the Yun Nation, in the Liang Nation, they could also rely on Gu Yuefeng.. If they were forced to a corner, they could use the Sword Intent Token that Gu Yuefeng had given them. So. Regarding this matter, be it him or the Jiang family, there was no need to worry too much. After understanding what had happened over the years, Jiang Chengxuan was about to ask Jiang Renyi to leave when an extremely powerful aura suddenly erupted from Shen Ruyan¡¯s cave abode. Waves of spiritual qi began to gather in the sky above her cave abode. In just a moment, a large funnel-shaped spiritual qi vortex was formed. This scene immediately surprised Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Renyi couldn¡¯t help but turn to look at Jiang Chengxuan and ask with a look of joy on his face, ¡°Granduncle, is Grandaunt going to breakthrough?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded. ¡°If nothing goes wrong, your Grandaunt will reach the sixth level of the Violet Palace in a few days.¡± Jiang Renyi was overjoyed. At the same time. The spiritual qi vortex above Shen Ruyan¡¯s cave abode became larger and larger. Half a day later. This phenomenon slowly subsided. Almost a few days later. A soft sound suddenly came from Shen Ruyan¡¯s cave abode. Then, Shen Ruyan, who was wearing a purple dress, appeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan and Jiang Renyi.. Chapter 220 - Chapter 220: Demonic Sect Appears, Jiang Chengxuan Calculates the Heavenly Secrets Chapter 220: Demonic Sect Appears, Jiang Chengxuan Calculates the Heavenly Secrets Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Congratulations, Grandaunt. Your cultivation has advanced to another level! There¡¯s hope for you to reach the Golden Core in the future!¡± Jiang Renyi immediately bowed and congratulated Shen Ruyan. Jiang Chengxuan also smiled and congratulated her. ¡°Congratulations, wife.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded with a smile. ¡°Thank you.¡± With that, Shen Ruyan took out a jade bottle and handed it to Jiang Renyi with a smile. ¡°This bottle of Golden Essence Pills is something I casually refined during my seclusion. However, 1 think it should be helpful to you. Take it.¡± Golden Essence Pills? Jiang Renyi couldn¡¯t hide the joy in his heart. He knew that the Golden Essence Pill was a high-grade Level 2 medicinal pill. It was quite helpful to late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators and could greatly shorten their cultivation time. It was a rare medicinal pill on the market. He took the jade bottle gratefully and bowed to Shen Ruyan again, saying, ¡°Thank you for the pills, Grandaunt!¡± ¡°You¡¯re welcome.¡± Shen Ruyan waved her hand with a smile. Then, Jiang Renyi tactfully didn¡¯t stay any longer. After bidding farewell to Shen Ruyan and Jiang Chengxuan, he left Xuanming Peak. After that, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan began to talk about their gains in seclusion over the years. Through communication, Jiang Chengxuan learned that Shen Ruyan had not only pushed her cultivation to the sixth level of the Violet Palace, but she had also used the thousand-year-old Falling Thunder Wood to refine her Falling Thunder Seal into her second intrinsic Dharma treasure Not only had its grade increased to mid-grade Level 3, but it also had an additional attribute, the wood. Its power was at least ten times stronger. Of course, such a powerful force was also very Dharmic power-intensive. Fortunately, the Falling Thunder Seal was Shen Ruyan¡¯s intrinsic Dharma treasure, so it did not consume as much Dharmic power as it otherwise would. Just as the couple was catching up with each other, Jiang Renyi, who had just left, suddenly rushed back. And his expression was very ugly. His eyes were even filled with anger. This made Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan realize that something big had probably happened to the Jiang family. ¡°Granduncle, Grandaunt.¡± Jiang Renyi cut to the chase. ¡°I just received news that a Level 1 market under the Jiang family was massacred not long ago. The Foundation Establishment cultivator in charge of guarding the market, Jiang Qingyang, unfortunately died.¡± Two years ago, Jiang Qingyang broke through to the Foundation Establishment and was sent by the Jiang family to guard a Level 1 market called the Maple Leaf Market. This was the first time such a horrendous thing had happened since they returned to Mount Mystic Tai. Hearing Jiang Renyi¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s faces were getting incrementally colder. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Renyi, have you found out who did it?¡± Jiang Renyi took a deep breath and said with a solemn expression, ¡°Granduncle, according to the traces left at the scene, I suspect that it¡¯s very likely the doing of the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect you mentioned previously.¡± ¡°What? Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect?¡± Hearing this name, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes widened. Shen Ruyan asked, ¡°What did you find at the scene that made you come to such a conclusion?¡± Jiang Renyi replied, ¡°We found the mark of a red lotus at the scene. Moreover, all the corpses of those who died in the market were sucked dry. Moreover, we can sense very clear demonic qi residue. They did not seem to have any intention of hiding their identities. Otherwise, we wouldn¡¯t have been able to confirm their identities so quickly.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go and take a look.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately stood up. Without any hesitation, Jiang Renyi brought Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to Maple Leaf Market. Maple Leaf Market. At this moment, this market had already become a purgatory on earth. There was blood everywhere, shriveled corpses, collapsed buildings, and rubbles. This was what Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan saw when they arrived. At this moment, the person in charge of the investigation was none other than the second brother of the family head, Jiang Renchuan. When he saw Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, he immediately went forward and bowed to them. ¡°Greetings, Granduncle and Grandaunt.¡± Jiang Chengxuan waved his hand. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about the formalities.. Now, tell me, did you make any further discoveries here? Chapter 221 - Chapter 221: Demonic Sect Appears, Jiang Chengxuan Chapter 221: Demonic Sect Appears, Jiang Chengxuan Calculates the Heavenly Secrets (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°By the way, where¡¯s the red lotus mark? Where is it? Bring us there to take a look.¡± ¡°Yes, Granduncle.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s instructions, Jiang Renchuan immediately led the two of them towards the place marked with the red lotus. On the way. Jiang Renchuan also told them the latest news. It was said that the Jiang family was not the only one who had suffered such a massacre. The You family, which was also in Qi¡¯an County, also suffered a bloodbath. And it was even more serious than the Jiang family. Three Level 1 markets under their jurisdiction were breached in a short period of time and then slaughtered, along with two mortal cities. Other than that, traces of demonic cultivators had also appeared in the neighboring Bright Sun County and Purple River County. The fact that Demonic cultivators appeared so frequently and even massacred in broad daylight made Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan feel that a dark cloud had gathered in the sky above the Liang Nation, heralding the coming of a storm. At this moment, under Jiang Renchuan¡¯s lead, they arrived at the place marked with a red lotus. This is¡­ Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes narrowed. The red lotus that appeared in front of them was like blood and suffused with a demonic and evil aura. Anyone who saw it would feel an ominous feeling. ¡°If I¡¯m not wrong, the ones who caused the massacre should be under the command of the Red Lotus of the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect.¡± Jiang Chengxuan spoke in a heavy voice. In the entire Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect, there were a total of seven branches commanded by seven venerables. They were red, orange, yellow, green, indigo, blue, and purple. However, he did not know to what extent the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect had recovered. And what was the cultivation level of the seven venerables. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression was solemn. Spiritual light gradually gathered at his fingertips. He actually used the clues in front of him to start calculating the culprit. After a while. A trace of surprise flashed across Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. His calculation was actually blocked by a strange power. It seemed that the other party had a treasure or technique that could block the heavenly calculation. Beside him, Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but look over with concern. This was because no one knew better than her what kind of negative impact it would have on the cultivator if the calculation went wrong. Fortunately, what Jiang Chengxuan used was not an ordinary calculation technique. He gave Shen Ruyan a reassuring look. Then, he focused and the spiritual light on his fingertips became brighter. A mysterious aura slowly appeared on his body. Shen Ruyan could tell that Jiang Chengxuan had increased the intensity of his calculation. A few moments later. The spiritual light on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s fingertips gradually dissipated. He let out a long breath. Shen Ruyan asked with concern, ¡°Husband, how are you? Are you alright?¡± Jiang Chengxuan immediately smiled and nodded his head. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m fine.¡± Shen Ruyan heaved a sigh of relief before continuing to ask, ¡°What¡¯s the result? Did you calculate anything useful?¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°If I¡¯m not wrong, those people should still be in Qi¡¯an County. Moreover, their next target¡­¡± At this point, a cold killing intent suddenly flashed across Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. ¡°Should be another Level 1 market under the Jiang family, the River Market.¡± ¡°What? Those guys still dare to come?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Jiang Renyi and Jiang Renchuan were shocked and then furious. ¡°How dare they! Do they really think there¡¯s no one in the Jiang family?¡± Jiang Renyi said, ¡°Granduncle, what should we do next? Should we go to the River Market immediately?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°We do have to go to the River Market, but you don¡¯t have to go. Your Grandaunt and I will be enough. By the way¡­¡± At this point, Jiang Chengxuan seemed to have thought of something. He continued, ¡°Remember to send a message to the Jade Water Sword Pavilion to see what their attitude is. At the same time, learn more about the situation. There¡¯s no time to lose. We won¡¯t stay here any longer.¡± With that, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t stay any longer. After instructing Jiang Renyi and Jiang Renchuan again, he went to the River Market with Shen Ruyan. River Market was a Level 1 market under the jurisdiction of the Jiang family. The person in charge of guarding this place was a Foundation Establishment cultivator called Jiang Yunyao. She was also one of the newly advanced Foundation Establishment cultivators in the past five years. At this moment, outside the River Market. Several cultivators in black robes with a red lotus embroidered on the edge of their clothes were looking at the River Market in front of them with incomparable greed.. Chapter 222 - Chapter 222: Demonic Sect Appears, Jiang Chengxuan Chapter 222: Demonic Sect Appears, Jiang Chengxuan Calculates the Heavenly Secrets (3) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment, a hook-nosed man in a blood-colored robe with a red lotus embroidered on the front and back suddenly appeared in front of the black-robed people. Seeing the hook-nosed man who suddenly appeared, the black-robed people immediately bowed. ¡°Greetings, Deacon!¡± The hook-nosed man, who was respectfully addressed as Deacon, nodded slightly. Then, he said, ¡°His Excellency asked us to gather enough blood crystals as soon as possible. Right now, this River Market is our final target in Qi¡¯an County. To prevent any accidents from happening, 1 will join forces with you to take down this market.¡± After saying that, a high-grade Level 2 Array Breaking Bead appeared in the hook-nosed man¡¯s hand. ¡°This bead is more than enough to deal with this mid-grade Level 2 defensive array. Remember, once the array is broken, be it humans or demon beasts, we will not leave a single one alive!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The black-robed cultivators immediately accepted the order. Soon, the hooked-nose man threw out the Level 2 high-grade Array Breaking Bead in his hand. In an instant, a dazzling light lit up. Jiang Yunyao, who was inspecting the market with her men, sensed the change in the sky above the market. Her pretty face immediately became solemn. ¡°Not good! It¡¯s a high-grade Level 2 Array Breaking Bead!¡± Boom! As soon as she finished speaking, a deafening explosion sounded. The defensive array of the River Market instantly shattered. The world shook. Cracks appeared on the ground. There were also many buildings in the market that collapsed from the shock of the explosion. Countless cultivators flew into the sky to avoid being buried under the rubbles. There were even people who sensed the danger. Without a word, they rode the light and flew out of the market. However, just as they flew to the periphery of the market, their bodies were tangled up by terrifying blood threads. In a moment, all the blood seemed to have been sucked out of those people¡¯s bodies and they became dried corpses. Seeing this, everyone¡¯s faces turned extremely pale. Now, even a fool knew what everything in front of him meant. ¡°Hehehe¡­¡± At this moment, a sinister and evil laugh suddenly sounded in everyone¡¯s ears. Everyone looked up. In the sky above the market, several cultivators in black robes had already appeared. The one in the lead was a hook-nosed man in a blood-colored robe with a red lotus in front and behind him. Everyone felt a suffocating threat from him. However, this was not what everyone was most afraid of. What was most terrifying was the blood-colored threads that flew out from their bodies. The threads gradually formed a blood-colored net in the sky above the market. It was like the mouth of a ferocious beast, causing the blood in everyone¡¯s bodies to surge for no reason. They felt like their blood was about to gush out of their body towards the blood-colored net. Blood Sacrifice Array!¡± Jiang Yunyao¡¯s eyes widened in shock. She recognized the blood-colored net and recalled the tragedy in another market of the Jiang family not long ago. She immediately spat out a few words with extreme difficulty. ¡°Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect! You are all from the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect!¡± Chapter 223 - Chapter 223: Fiendish Golem Chapter 223: Fiendish Golem Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing Jiang Yunyao¡¯s words, the hook-nosed man and the others immediately turned to look at her. ¡°I was wondering who it was. Don¡¯t worry. 1 definitely won¡¯t let you die just like that. It¡¯ll be a waste.¡± The hook-nosed man let out a strange laugh. However, there was a hint of cruelty in his eyes as he kept sizing up Jiang Yunyao¡¯s body. A trace of anger appeared in Jiang Yunyao¡¯s eyes. She shouted coldly, ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid of my ancestor¡¯s revenge?¡± ¡°Your ancestor?¡± The hooked-nose man suddenly looked up at the sky and laughed as if he had heard an extremely funny joke. ¡°Hahaha!¡± Then, he stopped laughing and suddenly said in a meaningful tone, ¡°I actually wish that your ancestor can come. This will save me a lot of trouble looking for him.¡± With that, he did not intend to waste his breath on Jiang Yunyao. He ordered the black-robed cultivators beside him to prepare to activate the Blood Sacrifice Array. However, what shocked the hook-nosed man was that after his order was given, the black-robed cultivators beside him did not make a move. This made him frown. He subconsciously turned around. However, what he saw made his heart skip a beat. The auras of the black-robed cultivators behind him suddenly disappeared. Then, their bodies fell to the ground. There was a series of bangs as the bodies hit the ground and turned into pools of bloody mess. It was also until this moment that a man and a woman appeared in front of the hook-nosed man. They were Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who had rushed over from the Maple Leaf Market. ¡°Ancestors!¡± Seeing the two of them appear, a hint of joy appeared on Jiang Yunyao¡¯s face. The hook-nosed man¡¯s expression changed drastically. ¡°Violet Palace!¡± Jiang Chengxuan first nodded at Jiang Yunyao below. Then, he looked at the hook-nosed man opposite him and his expression immediately turned cold. ¡°It¡¯s really you stinky rats causing trouble. You can come today, but you can¡¯t leave.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Chengxuan immediately raised his hand. Instantly, a huge palm formed entirely from Dharmic power appeared in midair and slapped down at the hook-nosed man¡¯s head! ¡°Elder¡­ Elder, save me!¡± The hook-nosed man immediately screamed in fear. A black demonic umbrella instantly flew out from above his head, emitting rolling and evil black clouds. However, as soon as the black clouds came into contact with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Dharmic power, they immediately disappeared like snow meeting a blazing sun. Just as the Dharmic power hand was about to land on the hook-nosed man, a blood-colored flag suddenly appeared in the void at the side. Blood-colored fire lotuses instantly shot out from the flag and quickly burned the Dharmic power hand, causing it to shrink in size. The hook-nosed man heaved a sigh of relief. He hurriedly turned in the direction where the blood-colored flag had appeared and bowed. ¡°Greetings, Elder Chi Huo!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, an old man in black and red clothes suddenly walked out of the void. The old man¡¯s eyes were bloodshot. He first turned his head and looked at the hook-nosed man who was bowing to him. He nodded lightly and said. ¡°You did well.¡± Then, he turned to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and sneered. ¡°Two Violet Palace Ancestors of the Jiang family? It just so happens that my sacred sect needs two Crimson Lotus Golems. 1¡¯11 turn you into two golems to work for us.¡± With that, he suddenly raised his old palm. Buzz! At this moment, the blood-colored net in the sky suddenly surged. In an instant, the world under the net was completely isolated from the outside world. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Jiang Yunyao, and the others in the market below all felt that they could no longer absorb any spiritual qi from heaven and earth. At the same time, the blood in their bodies began to boil, showing signs of flying towards the blood-colored net. ¡°How¡­ how come?¡± Jiang Yunyao and the others were shocked. It was not an exaggeration to say that they only had a little strength left. If they were to face a cultivator of the same level, they might not even be able to withstand a single attack. At that thought, they looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nervously. At this moment, although Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were rather surprised by this change, they did not look flustered at all. Jiang Chengxuan suddenly said calmly, ¡°Are you just going to rely on this? If so, I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ll be disappointed.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, a scarlet gourd suddenly appeared in his hand.. Chapter 224 - Chapter 224: Fiendish Golem (2) Chapter 224: Fiendish Golem (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Then, balls of flames suddenly spewed out of the mouth of the gourd. After the flames flew out of the mouth of the gourd, they transformed into various shapes in the air. Firebird, Flame Snake, Crimson Crow, and so on. Soon, the blood-colored net began to shake. Boom! At the same time, a seal emitting green light flew out of Shen Ruyan¡¯s palm. Immediately, divine lightning mixed with a wood attribute surged out of the seal. With that, the blood-colored net did not just shake slightly. Instead, it began to shake violently. Large amounts of blood mist evaporated under the bombardment of the divine lightning. Seeing this, the expression of the old man, Elder Chi Huo, suddenly changed. He never expected that the two people in front of him were not only unaffected by his Blood Sacrifice Array, but they also displayed such shocking strength. In particular, Shen Ruyan¡¯s attack that carried the lightning attribute was a huge threat to demonic cultivators like them. He could not let the situation continue to get worse. At the thought of this, he took out the blood-colored flag that had appeared previously. Blood-colored fire lotuses surged out of the flag again, blocking the attacks of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. At the same time, his gaze turned to the other side of the void. His tone carried a hint of anger as he said, ¡°You Lian, how long are you going to hide there? Come out and face the enemy with me!¡± ¡°Hehehe¡­¡± As Elder Chi Huo finished speaking, a woman¡¯s laughter suddenly sounded in the void. Soon, an enchanting woman with a graceful figure and a tight black dress appeared in front of everyone. Judging from the aura she emitted, she was also a Violet Palace cultivator. Moreover, she was holding a black array flag in her hand. She threw the array flag in her hand into the air and shouted, ¡°Rise.¡± In the next moment, the Blood Sacrifice Array that was originally on the verge of collapse slowly stabilized. At the center of the array, a black ghost head pattern gradually condensed. An extremely evil, cold, and violent aura immediately burst out from the ghost head pattern. Seeing this, Elder Chi Huo heaved a sigh of relief, and a smile finally appeared on his face. He and You Lian began to quickly chant spells. Immediately, the ghost head pattern in the center of the array began to solidify. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes narrowed. However, before they could do anything, the ghost head pattern suddenly flashed. In the next moment, a monster that was 30 feet tall and held a steel fork in his hand appeared in front of everyone! ¡°Fiendish Golem!¡± Shen Ruyan recognized the monster and her expression turned very ugly. Elder Chi Huo and You Lian were slightly surprised. You Lian chuckled. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to know its name. Then you should know how powerful it is. If you don¡¯t want to suffer, 1 advise you to surrender obediently.¡± ¡°Huh? What¡¯s going on?¡± Jiang Chengxuan turned to look at Shen Ruyan. Shen Ruyan calmed herself down and said to Jiang Chengxuan in a low voice, ¡°Fiendish golem is an evil creature refined from living Violet Palace cultivators along with the blood and resentment of countless mortals. The process is extremely vicious and cruel. Most importantly, unless our single attack exceeds the limit of what it can withstand, it¡¯s very difficult for them to be killed.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Jiang Chengxuan immediately turned to look at the fiendish golem. The Vermillion Fire Sword in his hand suddenly transformed into hundreds of feet of sword Qi that slashed at the fiendish golem. With a boom, a bone-deep scorching sword mark immediately appeared on the fiendish golem¡¯s body. Wisps of fire rose from it. However, this situation did not last long. Suddenly, a large amount of evil aura surged out from the fiendish golem¡¯s body. Accompanied by a sizzling sound, The wound created by the Vermillion Fire Sword healed at a visible speed. ¡°It¡¯s true.¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed. On the other side, Elder Chi Huo and You Lian sneered upon seeing the futile attempt by Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°It¡¯s useless. With your cultivation, it¡¯s impossible for you to do anything to our sect¡¯s guardian golem. Surrender yourself and let us bring you back to become the new guardian golem of the Sacred Sect.¡± As they spoke, Elder Chi Huo and You Lian did not stay idle. The two of them attacked. Blood-colored fire lotuses flew out of Elder Chi Huo¡¯s flag towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. You Lian waved her hand. A black whip instantly turned into a black python that was dozens of feet long. It opened its mouth, wanting to swallow Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan alive. At the same time, the fiendish golem received an order. As it let out a terrifying roar, its body flashed and disappeared on the spot. Swish. Behind Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, the ear-piercing sound of sharp blades cutting through the air could be heard.. Chapter 225 - Chapter 225: Fiendish Golem (3) Chapter 225: Fiendish Golem (3) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were slightly taken aback. The speed and power of the fiendish golem clearly exceeded their expectations. With a clang, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Six Directional Pagoda was released and suddenly collided with the steel fork of the fiendish golem. A huge ball of dazzling fire suddenly exploded in the air. Even with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s physical strength, he was actually forced back a few meters. BOOM! At the same time, Shen Ruyan¡¯s Crimson Dragon Pagoda collided with the attacks of Elder Chi Huo and the others. The hundreds of feet long black python wrapped around the Crimson Dragon Pagoda, wanting to devour it. However, at this moment, a majestic sword aura with five-colored lightning suddenly descended from the sky. Swish. The black python and the blood-colored flag actually let out a sorrowful wail. Immediately after, countless bolts of lightning instantly enveloped Elder Chi Huo and You Lian like an ocean. ¡°What?¡± Their expressions changed drastically. With little time to think, they immediately released a defensive Dharma treasure to defend. Rumbles. Endless streaks of dazzling five-colored lightning immediately drowned their figures. When the lightning dissipated, there were already many charred marks on Elder Chi Huo and You Lian¡¯s bodies. Boom! Boom! Boom! On the other side of the battlefield, Jiang Chengxuan and the fiendish golem were engaged in close combat. The black iron rod in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand kept colliding with the steel fork of the fiendish golem, emitting a sound that was enough to shatter a huge rock. The two of them fought from the sky to the ground, then from the ground to the sky. The forest around the River Market had already been turned into a mess. Broken wood and gravel could be seen everywhere. Most importantly, at this moment, the human and the golem showed no signs of stopping. Both sides were still attacking fiercely. This also shocked Elder Chi Huo and You Lian. They were both wondering what body-tempering technique Jiang Chengxuan had cultivated to be able to fight their fiendish golem to such an extent. In theory, the fiendish golem had unlimited stamina and recovery ability when facing a Violet Palace cultivator. Ordinary Violet Palace cultivators could not deal any substantial damage to it. Not to mention that the fiendish golem was augmented by the Blood Sacrifice Array. On the other hand, under the effect of the Blood Sacrifice Array, Jiang Chengxuan was unable to absorb Spiritual Qi from the heavens and earth. Before the two of them could figure out what was going on, Jiang Chengxuan, who was fighting the fiendish golem, suddenly had two golden lights in his eyes. Immediately after, he circulated the Grand Sun Meditation to the extreme. A dazzling sun suddenly emitted endless golden light in his sea of consciousness. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression was solemn. He stared at the fiendish golem that was charging at him again and suddenly said coldly, ¡°Let me see how well you can stand this Primordial Spirit attack.¡± With that, Jiang Chengxuan stretched out his hands and made the gesture of drawing a bow in the air. Buzz! A ripple suddenly shot out and swept across the air. At this moment, be it the fiendish golem, Elder Chi Huo, or You Lian, in their sea of consciousness, an extremely scorching arrow appeared. This arrow was the Primordial Spirit attack technique comprehended by Jiang Chengxuan from the Grand Sun Meditation. It was called the Burning Sun Arrow! Chapter 226 - Chapter 226: Revisiting the Jade Water Sword Pavilion Chapter 226: Revisiting the Jade Water Sword Pavilion Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°ROAR!¡± As if sensing a threat, the fiendish golem suddenly let out a flustered roar. Immediately after, layers of black fog rose in front of it. It slowly raised the steel fork, ready to block. However, how could a Primordial Spirit attack be so easy to block? Not only was the Grand Sun Meditation that Jiang Chengxuan was cultivating the top-notch spirit refinement technique in the cultivation world, but it was also the nemesis of all kinds of evil things. Therefore, after Jiang Chengxuan shot out the Burning Sun Arrow, it was almost unobstructed. The black fog formed in front of the fiendish golem was immediately devoured by the blazing golden light. The steel fork lost all its defensive ability in the face of the golden light. A wisp of scorching light with a brilliant sun slowly entered the space between the fiendish golem¡¯s eyebrows. ¡°ROAR!¡± The fiendish golem immediately let out a painful scream. Then, blazing golden light spewed out of its eyes, nose, ears, mouth, and even between its eyebrows. In the blink of an eye, its huge body was covered in endless golden light. Wasting no time, Jiang Chengxuan took out the Golden Void Sword. With a ripping sound, the fiendish golem¡¯s entire body was immediately split into two. Then, golden flames rose, reducing the fiendish golem¡¯s entire body to ashes. Once a single attack exceeded what the golem could tolerate, it would not be able to recover. Crack¡ª The moment the fiendish golem was killed by Jiang Chengxuan, cracks appeared on the ghost head of the Blood Sacrifice Array above. This made Elder Chi Huo and You Lian¡¯s expressions change drastically. However, before they could react, a bolt of lightning with red and blue lights suddenly entered their vision. It was Shen Ruyan¡¯s lightning element divine power, the Fire And Water Divine Lightning. Rumble! The terrifying explosion immediately drowned the two figures. At the center of the red and blue lightning, Elder Chi Huo and You Lian¡¯s bodies were disintegrating bit by bit. Only when their bodies were obliterated from the surface of the earth did all the rumbles and booms stop. After Elder Chi Huo and You Lian died, the Blood Sacrifice Array they had set up previously was quickly shattered by Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Oh? There¡¯s another fish that slipped through the net?¡± Suddenly, Jiang Chengxuan looked into the distance. There, a figure covered in blood was flying with all his might. That person was none other than the hook-nosed man from before. Just now, when Elder Chi Huo and You Lian were fighting Jiang Chengxua3n, he thought that this battle was a sure win. He did not expect the outcome to be so disastrous. At this moment, he hated himself for not having two more legs. He hated himself even more for not leaving this morning. Even though he had used the blood burning technique, it was not so easy to escape from Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, two Violet Palace cultivators. Just as he fled more than ten kilometers in one breath, he suddenly felt a chill in his chest. Looking down, he saw that the tip of a golden sword had pierced through his chest. ¡°Arghhh¡­¡± His eyes immediately widened. Then, large amounts of blood suddenly gushed out of his mouth, and his aura quickly disappeared. In the end, he fell to the ground and died. At the same time, the Golden Void Sword returned to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand with a storage bag. He and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. Then, the two of them went down to the market. ¡°Greetings, Ancestors!¡± Seeing Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan coming over, Jiang Yunyao and the Jiang family cultivators went forward excitedly. They witnessed the entire process of the battle. The enemies came well-prepared, but in the end, they were still defeated by their two ancestors. ¡°Are you all right?¡± Jiang Chengxuan glanced at Jiang Yunyao and the others before taking out a batch of healing pills and handing them to Jiang Yunyao. ¡°Yunyao, right? Take these healing pills and give one to those who are injured in the River Market. Also, when they buy things from us, give them a 30% discount.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Jiang Yunyao immediately said respectfully, ¡°Yes.¡± She did not expect that her high and mighty ancestor would actually value those low-level Qi Refinement cultivators. This was a rare thing in the entire cultivation world of Liang Nation. She immediately turned around and said loudly, ¡°Fellow Daoists, what happened today is a provocation by the demonic sect to the righteous path. Fortunately, the Jiang family¡¯s ancestors arrived in time and saved us from a calamity. Thinking that some of you might be injured, he specially gave me a batch of healing pills. If you need it, you come to the Cloud Tai Pavillion to collect one healing pill. In addition, from today onwards, for a whole month, anyone who buys items in the Jiang family¡¯s shop can enjoy a 30% discount..¡± Chapter 227 - Chapter 227: Revisiting Jade Water Sword Pavilion (2) Chapter 227: Revisiting Jade Water Sword Pavilion (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing Jiang Yunyao¡¯s words, the crowd burst into cheers. Clearly, they did not expect such a good thing to happen right after a calamity. They couldn¡¯t help but bow in the direction of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and shouted excitedly, ¡°Thank you, Ancestor Jiang!¡± After that, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan lingered around until Liu Linglong and Jaing Yunrong arrived. However, before they left, they did not forget to instruct Liu Linglong and the others to screen the people present to see if there were any surviving demonic cultivators. After a while. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan returned to the Jiang family. After returning to the Jiang family, the couple took out Elder Chi Huo and You Lian¡¯s storage rings. In their storage rings, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan found an Elder Token with a red lotus pattern. From this, it could be inferred that in the Red Lotus branch of the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect, anyone who could be an elder was at least a Violet Palace cultivator. The deacon was usually undertaken by a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator. Just like the hook-nosed man from before. As for the venerable from the Red Lotus branch¡­ If Jiang Chengxuan was right, this person¡¯s cultivation should have reached the Golden Core realm, or the False Core Realm at the very least. And this discovery undoubtedly made Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s moods very heavy. One could imagine that the cultivation levels of the other six venerables were definitely on equal footing. As for the Sect Master, his cultivation might have surpassed the Golden Core. Thinking of this, the couple exchanged glances. At this moment, the communication jade talismans on their bodies suddenly lit up. And they were shocked to find that the message was actually sent by Hua Mengyou from the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. When they finished reading the message, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked solemn. This was because Hua Mengyou¡¯s message was a call to arms against the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect, urging all the cultivators to gather at the Jade Water Sword Pavilion within three days upon receiving the message. Otherwise, they would be treated as colluding with the demonic sect. This consequence was too heavy for the forces under the Jade Water Sword Pavilion, including the Jiang family. Therefore, when the couple received Hua Mengyou¡¯s message, they decided to set off at once. However, before that, they still had to make some arrangements and instructions in advance. Wasting no time, the two of them checked the items in Elder Chi Huo and You Lian¡¯s storage rings. They obtained a total of six to seven Level 3 Dharma treasures. However, most of these Dharma treasures were demonic treasures that they could not use. They could only wait until they had time to smelt and extract the materials before using them. Next were some medicinal pills, spiritual herbs, precious materials, and so on. Among them, they obtained a spiritual herb called the Fire Green Wood Vine from You Lian¡¯s storage ring. This spiritual herb was one of the main ingredients for refining the Water Breakthrough Pill. With it, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan only needed to find another spiritual herb called the Spiritual Echo Flower to begin refining the Water Breakthrough Pill. In addition to these things, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan also obtained two registers. After browsing through them, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan realized that these two registers recorded the names of the subordinates under Elder Chi Huo and You Lian. It might be useful for their future actions against the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect. After the couple counted the items they had obtained this time, they sent a message to Jiang Rendao and asked him to come to Xuanming Peak. Soon, Jiang Rendao rushed over. oWithout further ado, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan told him about Hua Mengyou¡¯s message. Hearing it, Jiang Rendao was shocked and asked in surprise, ¡°Granduncle, Grandaunt, the Jade Water Sword Pavilion summoned you urgently. Could it be that¡­¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded. ¡°What you are thinking is most likely the case.¡± After a pause, Jiang Chengxuan continued, ¡°However, we won¡¯t know the details until we reach the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. While my wife and 1 are away, we will leave the Jiang family to you.¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan took out a talisman from his body and handed it to Jiang Rendao. ¡°Take this high-grade Level 3 Golden Arrow Talisman. You might need it should anything happen.¡± ¡°Granduncle¡­¡± Jiang Rendao did not expect Jiang Chengxuan to take out such an expensive talisman. Apart from being shocked, he was also very touched that he was trusted by his two ancestors. He nodded heavily at the two of them. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Granduncle, Grandaunt, I¡¯ll definitely protect the family well!¡± ¡°Good!¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded. After that, the two of them did not stay any longer. They left the family and headed to the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. At this moment, many cultivators from various sects and families had already gathered in the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. Without exception, they had all received a message. When Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan arrived, Hua Mengyou was already waiting for them at the mountain gate. Hua Mengyou stepped forward and said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang and Fellow Daoist Shen, you¡¯re finally here. Pavilion Master and my Shifu want to see you.¡± ¡°Yes?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were obviously surprised to hear that. Hua Mengyou continued, ¡°Pavilion Master and my Shifu already know about what happened to the River Market. Now, follow me to my Shifu¡¯s place.¡± With that, Hua Mengyou led the way towards the cave abode where her Shifu, Gu Yuefeng, was. A moment later. The three of them were in front of the cave abode. Hua Mengyou went in to report before leading the two of them into the cave abode. At this moment, in Gu Yuefeng¡¯s cave abode, Gu Yuefeng and Pavilion Master, Hou Dongbai, were both there. Gu Yuefeng nodded slightly at the couple. Hou Dongbai smiled at the two of them and said, ¡°You did well this time. I wonder if you found anything useful on those people?¡± Hearing Hou Dongbai¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan immediately took out the two registers and handed them to him. ¡°Senior Hou, we found these two registers in the storage rings of the two elders from the Red Lotus branch. You and Senior Gu can take a look.¡± Hou Dongbai took the two registers from Jiang Chengxuan and looked at them. After that, he handed them to Gu Yuefeng. After the two of them scanned through it, a smile appeared on Hou Dongbai¡¯s face as he said, ¡°These two registers will be of great use to our future calculations.¡± Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°That¡¯s great. May I ask what¡¯s the general situation now? What do we need to do next?¡± This was the question they had been wanting to know before they came. Hou Dongbai replied honestly, ¡°The Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect members who are active in the Liang Nation are mainly from the Red Lotus branch. The Yun Nation and Yan Nation were harassed by the Yellow Lotus and Green Lotus branches. At this moment, the three nations had already identified the location of their respective nests after suffering this huge loss. ¡°What we need to do next is to attack the nests of the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect in our respective territories on the same day..¡± Chapter 228 - Chapter 228: True Goal, Red Lotus Demon Cave (1) Chapter 228: True Goal, Red Lotus Demon Cave (1) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations It had to be said that Hou Dongbai¡¯s words revealed a lot of information. Jiang Chengxuan really did not know that only three branches of the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect had appeared in the Liang Nation, Yun Nation, and Yan Nation. This would mean that there were four other branches causing trouble in other places At the same time, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were curious about what price the Golden Core Sects of the three nations paid to find out the nests of the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect. Was Daoist Kun Xu who did it? There was also something else confusing here. If there was only one branch of the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect in the territory of their nation, would they need to make such a mountain out of a molehill? Or was there something else they did not know about? Hou Dongbai, who seemed to know what Jiang Chengxuan was puzzled about, turned to look at Gu Yuefeng. Gu Yuefeng nodded at him slightly. Then, Hou Dongbai continued to say to the two of them, ¡°Our operation this time is not only targeting that Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s hearts skipped a beat, thinking to themselves, then what is the real goal? Before they could ask, Hou Dongbai continued, ¡°To be honest, a branch of the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect doesn¡¯t deserve so much of our attention. Our true goal is to use this opportunity to completely eliminate all the demonic cultivators in our territory before the demon beast riot breaks out.¡± True. With their guess confirmed, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but look solemn. They knew very well what Hou Dongbai¡¯s words meant. It was not an exaggeration to say that once this matter started, it would probably be a large-scale battle between the righteous and demonic. Fortunately, from the looks of it, the righteous should have an upperhand. ¡°So¡­¡± Hou Dongbai said again, ¡°What you have to do next is to follow us to the nest of Red Lotus and demolish it. According to the latest information, most of the demonic cultivators in the Liang Nation are already gathered in that place.¡± I see. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan finally understood the aim of this operation. They immediately cupped their fists and said, ¡°Yes, we will be at your command!¡± ¡°Good!¡± Hou Dongbai nodded in satisfaction. After that, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not stay in Gu Yuefeng¡¯s cave abode for long. Soon, under Hua Mengyou¡¯s lead, they arrived at the Jade Water Sword Pavilion¡¯s reception peak and temporarily stayed in one of the cave abodes. A few days later. All the sects and families under the Jade Water Sword Pavilion had sent people over. Among them were Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s acquaintances, Huang Yao and Hui Lian from the Misty Cloud Pavilion. Daoist Chang Yuan of the Heavenly Spring Sect, Fan Xihe of the Ancient Spiritual Gate, Yang Huaifeng of the Yang family, and You Changsheng of the You family. You Changsheng of the You family had successfully broken through to the Violet Palace eight years ago. As for his ancestor, You Zhenfang, he passed away six years ago. At this moment, You Changsheng, Huang Yao, and the others had already walked up to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. You Changsheng cupped his fists at the two of them extremely politely. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, Fellow Daoist Shen, thank you for killing the two elders of the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect¡¯s Red Lotus branch. You¡¯ve avenged many of my clansmen who died in their hands. Here, please accept my bow.¡± Then, You Changsheng bowed to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan without caring what the others thought. His attitude was extremely sincere. This scene attracted the attention of many cultivators who were unaware of what happened. On the other hand, Huang Yao and the other cultivators who were aware did not react much. Firstly, they knew that what You Changsheng had said was the truth. Secondly, the You family¡¯s attachment to the Jiang family over the years was no secret to them. It was not surprising that You Changsheng would be so respectful to the Jiang ancestors. At this moment, Huang Yao said, ¡°Fellow Daoists, 1 believe soon, the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and the Heavenly Yue Sect will lead us to the nest of the Red Lotus branch. At that time, there will definitely be a tough battle to fight. As friends who have known each other for many years, 1 hope we can work together to deal with the enemies and dangers that might come. What do you think?¡± At this point, Huang Yao¡¯s beautiful eyes swept across the others present. Everyone, including Jiang Chengxuan and his wife, had no objections. Just as everyone was talking to each other, two extremely powerful spiritual pressures suddenly approached from the distant sky. Everyone¡¯s expression turned serious. From the powerful spiritual pressure, they could tell that it must be the two Golden Core of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion.. Chapter 229 - Chapter 229: True Goal, Red Lotus Demon Cave (2) Chapter 229: True Goal, Red Lotus Demon Cave (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations When the two powerful spiritual pressures materialized, everyone immediately recognized them. It was the current pavilion master of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion, Hou Dongbai. As well as the Supreme Elder of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion, Gu Yuefeng, who was known as the Invincible Sword. ¡°Greetings, Golden Core seniors!¡± Everyone present immediately bowed to the two Golden Core. Gu Yuefeng did not say anything. Hou Dongbai waved his hand gently, indicating for everyone to rise. Then, he looked at everyone and slowly said, ¡°Everyone, 1 believe you know why 1 called you over this time. That¡¯s right. We want to completely eliminate the demonic cultivators in the Liang Nation prior to the breakout of the demon beast riot. We have already joined forces with the Heavenly Yue Sect and the independent cultivators. Next, if you have no objections, let¡¯s set off.¡± As Hou Dongbai finished speaking, Several huge treasure ships suddenly appeared above everyone¡¯s heads. Every treasure ship had reached high-grade Level 3. In particular, the treasure ship in the lead had reached Level 4. ¡°Everyone, board the ship.¡± Hou Dongbai looked at everyone and said calmly, Hearing his words, the cultivators of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion were the first to accept the order. Multiple streaks of light soared into the sky and landed on the treasure ships. Seeing this, the cultivators from the other sects and families did not hesitate anymore. They soared into the sky and flew towards the treasure ships. Soon, the Level 4 treasure ship in the lead started. It turned into a stream of light and shot into the distant sky. After that, the Level 3 high-grade treasure ships followed. A day later. The treasure ships carrying all the participants of this operation stopped above a vast plain. This was a relatively barren area of Liang Nation inhabited by a very few. Jiang Chengxuan and the others were a little curious as to why they stopped here. Could it be that the nest of the demonic sect was here? As these thoughts flashed through their minds, they saw several treasure ships flying over from the sky far away. The one in the lead was also a Level 4 treasure ship. They were surprised for a moment before they quickly recognized the treasure ships. The ships should be carrying the cultivators of the Heavenly Yue Sect and the forces under it. They were led by a man and a woman. Both of them exuded spiritual pressure at the same level as Hou Dongbai and Gu Yuefeng. They were the two Golden Core of the Heavenly Yue Sect. The man was called Li Mingkong, and he was wearing a green robe. The woman was called Wen Shujun. She wore a colorful dress and looked noble and dignified. At this moment, the Golden Core cultivators of both sides finally met. Hou Dongbai smiled and said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Li, Fairy Wen, it¡¯s been a long time. The two of you are still as magnificent as before.¡± As a response, Wen Shujun only nodded slightly. On the other hand, Li Mingkong chuckled. ¡°Pavilion Master Hou, you¡¯re too polite. From the density of your aura, your cultivation should have advanced greatly.¡± Congradulations.¡± The two of them exchanged some pleasantries before Hou Dongbai said, ¡°By the way, Fellow Daoist Li, do you know when Fellow Daoist Kun Xu and Fellow Daoist Hai Zhen will arrive?¡± The Fellow Daoist Kun Xu that Hou Dongbai was talking about was the independent cultivator of the Liang Nation who was proficient in calculation and divination. As for Fellow Daoist Hai Zhen, he was also a famous independent Golden Core cultivator proficient in trapping and restraining methods. He was also one of the people indispensable to their operation this time. At this moment, Li Mingkong was about to answer Hou Dongbai when dozens of light streaks suddenly flew over from the sky in the distance. They were led by Daoist Kun Xu and Daoist Hai Zhen. The former was dressed in a scholarly robe and looked elegant. The latter looked like a white-haired old man with two array flags crossed on his back. As for the people behind them, they were some disciples under their name. When the two sides met, they would naturally exchange pleasantries first. At this moment, Daoist Kun Xu said, ¡°Everyone, the Red Lotus demon cave we¡¯re going to this time should have a large amount of demonic Qi. This demonic Qi will be rather polluting to the True Essence, Dharmic power, and bodies of ordinary cultivators. If exposed to it for too long, your mind will be corrupted, especially so for the low-level cultivators. Therefore, I suggest that cultivators below the Foundation Establishment remain outside the demon cave. What do you think?¡± Hou Dongbai, Li Mingkong, and Daoist Hai Zhen agreed unanimouslly. After that, they did not waste any more time. They immediately flew in the direction of the Red Lotus demon cave. With the speed of high-grade treasure ships, It did not take long for the three parties to arrive above a seemingly ordinary valley. Jiang Chengxuan and the others roughly scanned the area with their divine senses. Huang Yao, You Changsheng, and the other Violet Palace cultivators did not notice anything unusual here. However, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, whose soul was infinitely close to the Primordial Spirit, felt that something was wrong in this seemingly ordinary valley. Shen Ruyan sent a voice transmission to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Husband, there¡¯s a Level 4 concealment array here that can even fool the eyes of a Golden Core.¡± A Level 4 concealment array? Jiang Chengxuan was slightly shocked because he didn¡¯t sense any trace of such an array existing anywhere in the surrounding area. As he thought, a light suddenly lit up in the depths of his pupils. It was the Heavenly Eye of Insight. In an instant, the surroundings that were originally quite normal to him suddenly became filled with dense demonic qi. Especially in an area about a few miles away from them. There was also a large amount of terrifying demonic Qi wreaking havoc. Could that place be where the demonic cultivators were hiding? Just as this thought flashed through his mind, he saw Daoist Kun Xu and Daoist Hai Zhen suddenly make a move at the same time. Daoist Kun Xu threw out a few array discs. As for Daoist Hai Zhen, he formed a seal with both hands, turning the crossed array flags behind him into a huge flag that covered the sky. On the huge flag, mysterious runes suddenly flew out and formed a huge circular pattern with the array discs that Daoist Kun Xu threw out. Buzz! In an instant, strange tadpole-like runes suddenly flashed out on the circular pattern. They were heading to the place filled with demonic Qi. ¡°Break!¡± Daoist Hai Zhen suddenly shouted. In an instant, ripples suddenly spread out from the calm voice. At first. The ripples were not very intense. However, as time passed, the ripples surged like a tsunami. Crack¡ª Everyone suddenly heard a sound like glass shattering. Then, in the blink of an eye, the originally normal surrounding turned into a terrifying scene replete with thick demonic qi and howling ghastly wind.. Chapter 230 - Chapter 230: Demonic Qi, Sudden System Mission (1) Chapter 230: Demonic Qi, Sudden System Mission (1) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At the sight of this hellish scene, everyone retreated a few steps in fear. At this moment, Hou Dongbai and the other six Golden Core cultivators suddenly rose to the sky. Hou Dongbai said, ¡°Everyone, this is the nest of the Red Lotus branch. It is also where many demonic cultivators of the Liang Nation are staying. In order to avoid being flank attacked during the demon beast riot, we have to eliminate all the demonic cultivators here!¡± ¡°Hahahahaha!¡± Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, a burst of wild laughter suddenly sounded. ¡°Hou Dongbai, are you planning to use these people as cannon fodder this time to weaken my strength? Everyone, 1 have to remind you not to be used by these Golden Core sects. When you die and your family and sect is destroyed, these Golden Core sects will not care about you.¡± These provocative words caused some of the cultivators who came with Hou Dongbai and the others to waver. However, at this moment, Wen Shujun, who was among the six Golden Core, snorted coldly. ¡°How dare you undermine the morale of our army! Come out, you sneaky rat!¡± As soon as she finished speaking, a blue ice flower suddenly lit up in her palm. The ice flower spun rapidly. In the blink of an eye, countless blue lights covered an area of dozens of kilometers. At this moment, a blurry figure flashed and disappeared from the entrance of the Red Lotus demon cave. ¡°Hahaha! Fairy Wen truly lives up to your name as Ice Fairy, and your Ice Condensation Flower is worthy of its reputation. But if you want to keep me here, that¡¯s far from enough.¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± Not long after that laughter trailed off, a terrifying blue colored pillar of light rumbled as it descended at the entrance of the cave. Crack- Under the impact of this blue colored pillar of light, the surrounding demonic qi turned into gorgeous blue ice crystals. Then, there was a series of shattering sounds. Soon, the blue ice crystals turned into piles of powder and disappeared without a trace. It was only at this moment that many cultivators present became clear-headed. Influenced by the words of Demon Sun, the thought of quitting this operation had appeared in the minds of many cultivators. But slowly, this thought disappeared as the demonic Qi thinned. Clearly, Demon Sun¡¯s words were not only provocative, but they also carried some kind of demonic Dharmic power, causing those who heard it to subconsciously believe him. ¡°Everyone¡­¡± At this moment, Hou Dongbai suddenly spoke. ¡°I¡¯ve already promised you before. But now, I will promise you again. If any of you unfortunately died here, we would compensate your family, sect, or descendants accordingly. In addition, after this battle, you can exchange for the treasures with the contribution points you obtained in this battle. But¡­¡± At this point, Hou Dongbai¡¯s tone was filled with killing intent. ¡°If anyone dares to disobey orders, escape, or even betray us, not only will you die in my hands, but your family, sect, and even your descendants will also be punished. I hope everyone will remember my words now. Don¡¯t make a mistake!¡± After saying that, Hou Dongbai and the others did not say anything else. As arranged, everyone took the Crimson Sun Pill that had been given to them to ward off the thick demonic Qi here. All the Qi Refinement cultivators stayed behind to wait for further orders. All the cultivators above the Foundation Establishment followed Hou Dongbai and the other six Golden Core cultivators into the Red Lotus Demon Cave. As soon as the group entered the Demon Cave, they were assaulted by a gust of demonic Qi. To cultivators of the righteous path, this demonic Qi was undoubtedly a poison. They would imperceptibly pollute your body, True Essence, Dharmic power, and even your soul. In serious cases, it might even change your temperament, causing you to unknowingly have an uncontrollable desire to kill. Fortunately, everyone had taken the Crimson Sun Pill before entering. This pill was the best item to ward off evil. However, a Crimson Sun Pill could not last long. Therefore, all the cultivators who came in had a bottle of Crimson Sun Pills as backup. Once they felt that the medicinal effect of the Crimson Sun Pill was wearing off, they needed to take another one immediately. In such an environment, Jiang Chengxuan could clearly feel that the surrounding Demonic qi was trying to break through the protection formed by the Crimson Sun Pill around you and pollute your Dharmic power, body, and even soul.. Chapter 231 - Chapter 231: Demonic Qi, Sudden System Mission (2) Chapter 231: Demonic Qi, Sudden System Mission (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment, a system notification suddenly sounded in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. [Achievement mission issued. Host, please complete 100 attempts to resist the demonic Qi.] [Current Progress: o%] [1%, 2%, 3%] Hearing the system¡¯s notification, Jiang Chengxuan was caught off guard. Obviously, he did not expect the system to give him such a mission under such circumstances. With the Crimson Sun Pill, this mission could be achieved effortlessly. However, Jiang Chengxuan quickly sensed that something was wrong. Not long after this mission appeared, the medicinal effect of the Crimson Sun Pill was wearing off much quicker than before. One pill could last about two to four hours for someone else, but for him, it could only last twenty minutes. This decrease was quite significant. Moreover, as time passed, the rate of consumption was still increasing. Jiang Chengxuan roughly estimated that under such circumstances, the effect of a Crimson Sun Pill on him would probably last less than eight minutes. As expected. About eight minutes later. The effect of the Crimson Sun Pill he had taken previously had completely disappeared. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan could clearly feel an aura filled with evil, cold, and malice starting to creep up his body and devour him. In his mind, the scenes of mounds of skeletons, corpses, and all kinds of cruel scenes appeared. Even the circulation of the Dharmic power in his body became slightly sluggish. If this state continued for too long, it would have a huge negative impact on his consciousness. At this moment where a tough battle was ahead of him, this huge negative impact would definitely cause a huge decrease in their combat strength. He looked at his mission progress to find that it had already reached 23%. In other words, the effect of a Crimson Sun Pill could help him complete about a quarter of the mission. According to this situation, after he completed the system¡¯s mission, he should still have two to three Crimson Sun Pills left. Hopefully, the reward this time will give me the ability to resist the Demonic Qi. As he thought, Jiang Chengxuan took out another Crimson Sun Pill and swallowed it. At this moment. The group had already gone quite a distance into this Demon Cave. However, what puzzled everyone was that they did not see a single demonic cultivator along the way. What is going on? Could it be that they were all hiding? Or could it be that they were stalling for time until all their Crimson Sun Pills were consumed before making a move? This was very possible. After all, they were playing an away game. The longer this dragged on, the more disadvantageous it would be for them. Hou Dongbai, Li Mingkong, Daoist Kun Xu, and the others, who were in the lead, clearly realized this problem. Daoist Kun Xu suddenly took out an array disk from his body and started to cast a spell. Immediately, a dazzling beam of light rose from the array disk. The beam of light pointed in a certain direction. Daoist Kun Xu said, ¡°Everyone, if I¡¯m not wrong, those rats should be hiding there.¡± With that, Daoist Kun Xu led the way and flew in the direction the light was pointing. When the others saw this, they immediately followed. Boom! Just as everyone arrived at the location of the beam light, a blast of surging demonic fire suddenly exploded. The dark demonic fire instantly swept past the bodies of the two early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators. TWo miserable cries sounded as their bodies were quickly engulfed in the demonic fire. Then, everyone was shocked to discover that after the demonic fire devoured the bodies of the two Foundation Establishment Cultivators, it seemed to have become bigger. Li Mingkong¡¯s expression changed drastically. ¡°Not good! This is the Life-Devouring Demonic Fire. Everyone, don¡¯t let it get close to you!¡± With that, Li Mingkong raised his hand, bringing out an aqua-blue gourd. Then, blue water gushed out of the aqua-blue gourd. When the water and fire collided, thick smoke immediately rose, Following a series of sizzling sounds, Hou Dongbai, Wen Shujun, Daoist Hai Zhen, and the others all made a move. In an instant, all kinds of sword lights, saber lights, spear shadows, and colorful spells aimed at the Life-Devouring Demonic Fire. Under this combined attack, the Life-Devouring Demonic Fire was quickly extinguished. It was also at this moment that hundreds and thousands of demonic cultivators finally appeared in everyone¡¯s divine sense. The cultivation levels of these demonic cultivators ranged from Qi Refinement to the Violet Palace. However, there were no signs of the Golden Core yet. Even the Demon Sun who had appeared outside earlier was nowhere to be seen. Hou Dongbai realized that this might be the tactic by the high-level demonic cultivators to stall for time and exhaust their strength. Using these demonic cultivators below the Golden Core as cannon fodder could deplete some of their Dharmic power. As for why these demonic cultivators below the Golden Core were willing to die, the answer was very simple. They must have been cast with a restriction. Once they disobeyed or resisted, what awaited them was definitely death. Between instant death and possible chance of survival, what would they choose? The answer was self-evident. Therefore, when the cultivators of both sides broke out in a fight, the fight quickly escalated into an all-out war. All kinds of Dharma artifacts, Dharma treasures, and spells kept lighting up this dark space. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and the others were also involved in a fight with several Violet Palace demonic cultivators. A gray-robed demonic cultivator and a red-haired demonic cultivator had even reached the late-stage. The red-haired demonic cultivator was lashing out crazily at Huang Yao and the others, giving them a lot of pressure. Soon, they were at a disadvantage. In midair, a blood-colored saber slashed down, causing them to retreat continuously. They almost couldn¡¯t stabilize themselves. At the same time. Against Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, the gray-robed demonic cultivator was also merciless. He raised his hand and waved. In midair, a scythe-shaped Dharma treasure suddenly split into countless scythe shadows and slashed at the couple¡¯s heads! Beside him, two other early-stage Violet Palace demonic cultivators also activated the Dharma treasures in their hands to interfere with Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. The couple was not particularly flustered. Shen Ruyan waved her hand casually. Clouds floated out of the defensive Dharma treasure, the Heavenly Light Umbrella, and instantly blocked the attacks of the two early-stage Violet Palace demonic cultivators. At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan took out his black metal rod and collided with the scythe Dharma treasure! Chapter 232 - Chapter 232: System Reward, Demon Suppressing Fist Chapter 232: System Reward, Demon Suppressing Fist Technique(i) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Boom, boom, boom! A blinding flames burst out in the air. The expression of the gray-robed demonic cultivator, who was originally smiling sinisterly, suddenly froze. This was because at this moment, he suddenly felt a terrifying strength being exerted on the black metal rod. Under the impact of this irresistible strength, he was forced to take a few steps back. How is this possible? A trace of shock flashed across the gray-robed demonic cultivator¡¯s face. In the next moment, he slapped the top of his head. A black light flew out from his head and attacked Jiang Chengxuan. That black light was one of his trump cards, a Level 3 divine power, the Demonic Light of the Malicious Ghost. It was also an extremely rare soul attack divine power. Once a cultivator was hit, they would instantly be flooded with all kinds of evil thoughts. At best, their consciousness would shut down temporarily. At worst, their thoughts would become chaotic and they would eventually become retarded. At this moment, the gray-robed demonic cultivator wanted to use this divine power to affect Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s consciousness and take the opportunity to kill him. Unfortunately, with the Grand Sun Meditation, Jiang Chengxuan was least afraid of divine powers and spells that targeted the soul. Any attack on the soul or the Primordial Spirit would be very difficult to work on him. Not to mention that in the depths of his sea of consciousness, there was a Primordial Spirit Treasure, the Vast Heaven Divine Jade. Therefore, when he sensed that the black light was a divine power specially targeting the soul, he did not even dodge and allowed the black light to enter his body. Seeing that the black light had entered Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body, the gray-robed man was overjoyed. At that moment, he increased the circulation of his Dharmic power, causing the gray light on the scythe-shaped Dharma treasure to become brighter. ¡°Die!¡± The gray-robed demonic cultivator roared. The scythe-shaped Dharma treasure that was originally trembling erupted with an extremely powerful might, as if it wanted to cut Jiang Chengxuan in half. Clang! However, what shocked the gray-robed demonic cultivator was that after he erupted with all his strength, the outcome he expected did not happen. On the contrary, at this moment, he suddenly felt a stronger strength coming from the black metal rod through his scythe Dharma treasure. Immediately, he staggered back more than ten steps back in the air. Before he could completely stabilize himself, a huge rod shadow that was 100 feet long suddenly slashed down at his head. How is this possible? A look of disbelief immediately appeared in the gray-robed demonic cultivator¡¯s eyes. He could not understand why Jiang CHengxuan was not affected at all even though he had clearly been hit by the demonic light. This did not make sense at all! Unfortunately, he was destined not to get an answer. The moment the gray-robed demonic cultivator staggered back, an invisible sword light appeared in front of him. The gray-robed demonic cultivator¡¯s heart skipped a beat. He had no time to think. A black shield was immediately summoned to block the sword light. There was a bang. The black shield was instantly sent flying by the invisible sword light. Then, the mid-grade Level 3 Golden Void Sword materialized in the vision of the gray-robed demonic cultivator. Under his shocked gaze, it broke his protective Dharmic power and cut him into two, along with the armor he was wearing! This unexpected turn of event caught the other two early-stage Violet Palace demonic cultivators off guard. However, before they could do anything, Shen Ruyan¡¯s second intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Falling Thunder Heavenly Seal, had already sent out endless lightning. In just a moment, the two early-stage Violet Palace demonic cultivators were completely blasted into pieces. From then on, the battle on their side had been cleared. At the same time, Huang Yao and the others, who were fighting the red-haired demonic cultivator, had fallen into a dangerously disadvantageous situation because they were also attacked by three Violet Palace demonic cultivators from behind. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan naturally wouldn¡¯t stand by and do nothing. The couple immediately went to their rescue. In an instant, the sword light and lightning lashed out at the red-haired demonic cultivator and the others at the same time. This shocked the red-haired demonic cultivator and the others who were about to kill Huang Yao and the others. Just now, they had placed all their attention on Huang Yao and didn¡¯t realize that the gray-robed demonic cultivator was already dead. When they saw Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan appear, they were shocked and alarmed. Clearly, they were not fools. They knew very well what the couple¡¯s appearance meant. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan would not waste their breath. The couple attacked the red-haired demonic cultivator from the left and right. A series of rumbles sounded. Facing the combined attack of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, the red-haired demonic cultivator at the seventh level of the Violet Palace was quickly cornered.. Chapter 233 - Chapter 233: System Reward, Demon Suppressing Fist Chapter 233: System Reward, Demon Suppressing Fist Technique (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The instant the red-haired demonic cultivator realized that he was losing terribly, he decisively burned the blood in his body, and his entire body transformed into a wisp of blood light that flew away. Seeing this, Shen Ruyan snorted. Dazzling lightning suddenly rose around her. However, before she needed to release the lightning, the escaping red-haired demonic cultivator suddenly let out a miserable scream. Then, a dazzling and magnificent colorful sword light suddenly flashed past his body and instantly turned him into a bloody mess. It was only at this moment that Jiang Chengxuan and the others saw clearly what had just happened. It turned out that the person who had just killed the red-haired demonic cultivator with a single strike was actually the elder of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion, Hua Mengyou. At this moment, she had come to their aid. Soon, together with Huang Yao and the others, they killed the remaining Violet Palace demonic cultivators. Hua Mengyou turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Do you feel that the density and quantity of the demonic Qi in this place seem to be increasing?¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and others suddenly held their breath as they sensed their surroundings. Then, their expressions changed. The quantity and density of the demonic Qi in this place was really increasing. What is going on? The few of them could not help but look at Hua Mengyou. Hua Mengyou knew what they wanted to ask. She said with a shake of her head, ¡°I don¡¯t know exactly what happened. However, 1 know that given the current situation, we don¡¯t have much time left. We have to deal with those demonic cultivators as soon as possible. Otherwise, when the Crimson Sun Pills run out, we will be at a very disadvantageous situation.¡± Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Huang Yao all agreed with her. However, it was clearly easier said than done. Cleaning all of the demonic cultivators in a short period of time was not an easy task. Hua Mengyou took out many array flags from her body and handed them to Jiang Chengxuan and the others. ¡°Before we came, Shifu and the others had already expected this situation. Therefore, they prepared these array flags in advance. In a while, we will use our Dharmic power to activate them. At that time, we should be able to severely injure those demonic cultivators.¡± Hearing Hua Mengyou¡¯s words, everyone turned to look at the array flags. They discovered that the surface of these array flags was engraved with extremely profound fire runes. One could faintly sense an extremely surging force from within. When refining these array flags, the array master must have put in a lot of effort. BOOM! At this moment, a huge flaming snake suddenly soared in a direction far away, emitting an extremely terrifying aura. A few demonic cultivators closest to it could not react in time and were immediately swallowed by the flames erupting around the huge snake. Jiang Chengxuan and the others saw that the ones who summoned the huge flaming snake were their fellow cultivators. In their hands, without exception, they were all holding array flags similar to the one Jiang Chengxuan had just received. ¡°That¡¯s the Seven Star Flaming Snake Array. ¡°Fellow Daoists, there¡¯s no time to lose. Let¡¯s do it.¡± Hua Mengyou said to Jiang Chengxuan and the others. Then, she took the lead to walk up to the group of demonic cultivators not far away. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and the others did not hesitate and followed. Soon, they were near the demonic cultivators. It was at this moment that Hua Mengyou¡¯s voice suddenly sounded in their ears. ¡°Fellow Daoists, now is the time. Attack!¡± Buzz! In an instant, the array flag in Hua Mengyou¡¯s hand was activated. Jiang Chengxuan and the others followed suit. Just as Hua Mengyou activated the array flag in her hand, the array flags in their hands also lit up. BOOM! On the ground, the outline of a huge array suddenly formed and a burning ring of fire slowly rose to midair. Then, a huge fire dragon rushed out. With just one strike, the demonic cultivators who had yet to react were instantly reduced to nothingness. Then, the fire dragon wreaked havoc. All the demonic cultivators in its range were burned to ashes by the blazing flames it spat out. It was not an exaggeration to say that in this wave of attack, dozens of demonic cultivators died at the hands of this fire dragon. In other places, similar fire beasts were summoned in the same manner. For a moment, the screams of the demonic cultivators echoed throughout this space. Many cultivators were amazed by such a powerful and terrifying method. Was this the foundation of the Golden Core Sect? [Ding.] At this moment, a system notification suddenly sounded in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. [Congratulations, host. You have completed 100 attempts to resist demonic Qi. You have obtained demonic Qi resistance +1. Demon Suppressing Fist Technique] [Demonic Qi Resistance+1 can allow you to resist the invasion of all demonic Qi below the Nascent Soul realm.] [Demon Suppressing Fist Technique: An absolute offensive technique that can only be cultivated with a corresponding body tempering technique. It has an absolute suppression and restraining effect on demonic cultivators, ghosts, and evil techniques.] [Ding.] [Detected that the host¡¯s body-tempering technique meets the cultivation conditions of the Demon Suppressing Fist Technique. Do you want to cultivate it immediately?] [Yes? No?] Jiang Chengxuan did not hesitate much and immediately replied in his mind, ¡°Yes.¡± What followed that was a flood of information with various scenes surging into his mind. Accompanied by this, his comprehension of the Demon Suppressing Emperor Dao Fist increased rapidly. In the blink of an eye, he had completely grasped the first level of this technique. With a punch, he could already release a strength fetal to a Violet Palace demonic cultivator. If he wanted to continue cultivating this fist technique, he had to increase his body tempering technique first. Now was the time to test it out. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure suddenly flashed. The next moment he appeared, he was already in front of a demonic cultivator at the fifth level of the Violet Palace. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s aura suddenly soared. With just a punch, he sent a demonic Dharma treasure slashed out by the demonic cultivator in front of him flying. After throwing out a punch, the power of his fist did not decrease at all. Under the demonic cultivator¡¯s stunned gaze, he shattered his protective shield. There was a loud bang. The demonic cultivator was sent flying like an arrow leaving the bow. A large amount of blood gushed out of his mouth, leaving a trail of blood on the ground. ¡°You¡­ how is this possible?¡± The demonic cultivator was dumbfounded beyond words. ¡°Die!¡± Jiang Chengxuan did not give the demonic cultivator a chance to speak. Bang! Bang! Bang! In the blink of an eye, Jiang Chengxuan had already thrown hundreds of punches at him. As the last bang ended, the demonic cultivator had already been turned into a bloody mist in the air.. Chapter 234 - Chapter 234: Battle of the Golden Core Chapter 234: Battle of the Golden Core Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations This scene attracted the attention of almost everyone present, including Shen Ruyan, who was watching with her mouth slightly agape in surprise. She did not expect the fist technique that her husband had just used to be so powerful against demonic cultivators. Even Hou Dongbai, Gu Yuefeng, and the others nodded approvingly at the fist technique that Jiang Chengxuan had just used. This fist technique seemed to have a special restraining effect on demonic cultivators. Suddenly, six Golden Core cultivators frowned at the same time and looked into the distance. There, several extremely powerful auras were approaching. They finally can¡¯t sit still. Hou Dongbai and the others nodded at each other. In the next moment, they did not hold back at all and faced the approaching streaks of light head-on. Jiang Chengxuan, who had just killed a seventh level Violet Palace demonic cultivator, suddenly narrowed his eyes. The couple couldn¡¯t help but look at each other and had the same thought in mind. Golden Core demonic cultivators, they are finally here! At this moment, everyone automatically retreated dozens of kilometers. They did not want to get too involved in a battle between Golden Core cultivators. If they weren¡¯t careful, even if it was just a wave of aftershock, it might still seriously injure them. Hua Mengyou, Huang Yao, Hui Lian, You Changsheng, Daoist Chang Yuan, and the others also retreated to a safe area. At this moment, the figure of a man with red eyebrows and red hair and a blood-colored flame around him suddenly materialized in midair in front of Hou Dongbai and the others. ¡°Jade Water Sword Pavilion, Heavenly Yue Sect, Mount Kunxu, Daoist Hai Zhen. Good, very good!¡± This person was the venerable of the Red Lotus branch of the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect. He continued coldly, ¡°How dare you transgress my sacred land. Let me see what you¡¯re capable of.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the Red Lotus Venerable attacked first. He put his palms together. A blood-colored lotus suddenly condensed in front of him. Then, the lotus split into two, two into four, and four into eight. In the blink of an eye, there were eight lotuses. A demonic red flame suddenly rose from it. With a terrifying might that could burn everything, it instantly flew towards Hou Dongbai and the others! Buzz! At the same time, Wen Shujun tapped her jade-like fingertip in the air. An ice-blue flower also took shape out of the void. Following that, the ice-blue flower split into eight in the blink of an eye. With an extremely cold aura, it collided fiercely with the eight blood-colored lotuses. ¡°Leave him to me.¡± It was also at this moment that Wen Shujun¡¯s cold voice entered everyone¡¯s hearts. The rest of the Golden Core cultivators did not stay idle. They quickly found their opponents and fought. Boom, boom, boom! The power created by the collision of their Dharma treasures was more than ten times greater than that of Jiang Chengxuan and the others. Especially Gu Yuefeng and a man with incomparably sinister eyes. The battle between the two of them was most intense. One could imagine how terrifying their strength was. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± At this moment, Demon Sun, who was outside the demon cave earlier, suddenly let out a scream. Jiang Chengxuan and the others immediately turned around. Over there, one of Demon Sun¡¯s arms was cut off by the Jade Water Sword Pavilion¡¯s Pavilion Master, Hou Dongbai. This surprised many people, especially the Golden Cores who were still engaged in a fight. They did not expect that the pavilion master of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion, who broke through to the Golden Core less than a hundred years ago, could already burst out with such strength. Facing an experienced Golden Core cultivator, who specialized in concealment, he was actually able to severely injure him in such a short period of time. Crack¡ª BOOM! At the same time that Hou Dongbai severely injured Demon Sun, Wen Shujun had also gained the upper hand against her opponent, the Red Lotus Venerable. In midair, several ice-blue flowers suddenly merged into one and turned into a huge ice-blue pillar of light, shuttling between the blood-colored lotuses and freezing them. Immediately, every blood-colored lotus flower emitted a sound like glass shattering. In the end, the seven blood-colored lotuses shattered like glasses, leaving only one of them flying back into the Red Lotus Venerable¡¯s hand. Even so, the blood-colored lotus that flew back was already dim. It was obvious that it had suffered irreversible damage. As for the Red Lotus Venerable, he spat out a mouthful of blood. Seeing this, the other Golden Core demonic cultivators who were fighting Li Mingkong and the others panicked. One of the young men with an incomparably demonic appearance suddenly left the battlefield and fled towards the depths of the demon cave. His actions seemed to have triggered a chain reaction. Not only the Red Lotus Venerable and Demon Sun, even the sinister-looking man who was fighting Gu Yuefeng also abandoned the battlefield and rushed into the deepest part of the demon cave. They would definitely fall into a trap if they pursued, but so what? Since they dared to come, they had already thought of a countermeasure. Therefore, in the next second, Hou Dongbai, Gu Yuefeng, Li Mingkong, Wen Shujun, Daoist Kun Xu, and Daoist Hai Zhen immediately chased in the direction where the Golden Core demonic cultivators fled. However, before they chased after them, they did not forget to remind Jiang Chengxuan and the others to eliminate all the remaining demonic cultivators before catching up. It wasn¡¯t that they wanted Jiang Chengxuan and the others to participate in the subsequent Golden Core battle. It was because there were definitely many more demonic cultivators below the Golden Core hidden in the deepest part of the demon cave. And the mission of cleaning all these demonic cultivators would fall on Jiang Chengxuan and the others. At this moment. After the bombardment of the array flags just now, there were actually not many demonic cultivators left. Jiang Chengxuan and the others did not spend much time killing them. A few hours later. Jiang Chengxuan and the other cultivators finally caught up to their Golden Core seniors.. Chapter 235 - Chapter 235: Fighting a Ninth Level Violet Palace Cultivator Chapter 235: Fighting a Ninth Level Violet Palace Cultivator Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment. A new round of battle had begun. Moreover, the intensity of the battle this time was clearly more intense than before. Everyone seemed to have gone all out. However, this time, Jiang Chengxuan and the others did not place their attention on the battle between the Golden Cores. Instead, they focused on a red blood pool in the distance. There. Hundreds and thousands of low-level demonic cultivators seemed to have lost their minds and began to jump into the blood pool. Soon, their figures were swallowed by the blood. Then, an inexplicably terrifying aura quickly emitted from the blood pool. One could clearly sense that every time a low-level demonic cultivator jumped into the blood pool, the aura in the blood pool would increase slightly. ¡°Everyone, kill those demonic cultivators. We can¡¯t let them all jump into the Red Lotus Blood Pool!¡± At this moment, Hou Dongbai shouted at Jiang Chengxuan and the others. Jiang Chengxuan instinctively felt that if those low-level demonic cultivators all jumped into the red blood pool, something terrifying might happen. Therefore, in the next moment, Jiang Chengxuan and the others did not hesitate and charged at the low-level demonic cultivators. Seeing this, the Red Lotus Venerable shouted, ¡°Stop them!¡± Then, Jiang Chengxuan and the others saw two to three hundred demonic cultivators suddenly rush out from the shadows. Their cultivation levels were at least at the Foundation Establishment. The highest was even at the ninth level of the Violet Palace. At this point in time, both parties realized that things had come to a deciding moment. Thus, at the moment of collision, the fight quickly escalated into a full-scale war. In an instant, seven to eight Foundation Establishment cultivators died on the spot. As time passed, the situation where Violet Palace cultivators fell became increasingly frequent. Even You Changsheng, Huang Yao, and the others might have died in this battle if not for Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s timely help. Danger lurked everywhere. ¡°Oh no!¡± Suddenly, a cultivator exclaimed. ¡°The effect of the Crimson Sun Pill in my body seems to have begun to decrease!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the other cultivators also realized this problem. Their faces were immediately wrought with worry. This was because they knew very well what it meant for the Crimson Sun Pill to lose effect. Before that, they had to end the battle as soon as possible. Otherwise, the longer this dragged on, the more disadvantageous it would be for them. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan obviously realized this too. Jiang Chengxuan suddenly took a deep breath and took a step forward. A third level Violet Palace demonic cultivator closest to him instantly felt a terrifying pressure pressing down on him. This shocked him. Without any time to think, he raised his hand and took out a drum made of human skin. There was a thud. The human skin drum let out a muffled sound. Immediately after, a fist with brilliant golden flames immediately smashed fiercely onto the human skin drum, piercing right through the middle of it. The third level Violet Palace demonic cultivator behind the drum immediately revealed an extremely incredulous expression. Then, the incredulous expression on his face turned to fear as he shouted, ¡°Saint, save me!¡± BOOM! As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s fist landed on him. In an instant, his body, along with all the treasures on his body, blasted into a bloody mist. ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± It was only at this moment that an extremely angry voice came from behind Jiang Chengxuan. He turned around to find that a demonic cultivator at the ninth level of the Violet Palace was charging towards him. This put a tight frown on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face. No matter what, it was a demonic cultivator at the nine level of the Violet Palace. Even if Jiang Chengxuan had the Demon Suppressing Fist Technique that was effective against demonic cultivators and the ability to resist the demonic Qi, he could not afford to be careless at all. Therefore, without hesitation, he activated his body tempering cultivation and the Dragon Elephant Divine Power to the fullest. The phantom of a dragon and an elephant appeared behind him. There was a rumble. He also took out the black gold iron rod and added the power of the Demon Suppressing Fist Technique to it to face the red demonic sword that the ninth level Violet Palace demonic cultivator slashed at him. Boom! The terrifying collision caused a shockwave to spread in all directions with the rod and sword as the center. The cultivators, both the righteous and the demonic, retreated to a safe distance, afraid of getting injured by the shockwave. Huang Yao, Hui Lian, Daoist Chang Yuan, You Changsheng, and the others were dumbfounded to discover such terrifying strength hidden in Jiang Chengxuan. Swiss- Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure flashed and flew back. The Red Lotus Saint also retreated. Obviously, in the collision just now, neither of them had an advantage. Jiang Chengxuan did not think much of it. However, the expression of the Red Lotus Saint suddenly darkened. As the saint of the Crimson Lotus branch and a demonic cultivator at the ninth level of the Violet Palace, he did not gain any advantage in the battle with Jiang Chengxuan, who was only at the fifth level of the Violet Palace. This was clearly something he could not accept. Therefore, in the next moment, A burning red lotus suddenly appeared in his hand. This was the divine power of the Crimson Lotus branch, called the Blazing Flame Lotus. As long as one was touched by it, they would not be able to escape. It would only stop when your body and soul were burnt to ashes. It was also a very vicious and cruel demonic divine power. Seeing the Blazing Flame Lotus rushing towards him, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes suddenly narrowed. The dark golden rod in his hand was suddenly wrapped in golden light. Immediately after, aided by the enormous power of the Dragon Elephant Divine Power, the rod was swung at the Blazing Flame Lotus. Rumble! A huge mushroom cloud suddenly rose in the air. The lotus exploded, turning into sparks and landing on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body before quickly extinguishing. As for Jiang Chengxuan, he was unscathed.. Chapter 236 - Chapter 236: Killing the Saint, Death of the Golden Core Chapter 236: Killing the Saint, Death of the Golden Core Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°How is that possible?¡± The Red Lotus Saint was shocked. At the same time, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure flashed and disappeared on the spot. When he reappeared, the dark golden iron rod collided with the Red Lotus Saint¡¯s demonic sword, Meanwhile, his eyes suddenly lit up with a golden light. The Burning Sun Arrow that specialized in attacking the soul was used. In an instant, an arrow that was as blazing as the sun swooshed into the Red Lotus Saint¡¯s sea of consciousness, making him scream. Dark red blood flowed out of his eyes and nostrils. As for Jiang Chengxuan, he forcefully endured the shock of the collision. The dark golden iron rod in his hand transformed into countless rod shadows in the air. In the end, all these rod shadows merged into one and smashed down ruthlessly on the Red Lotus Saint¡¯s head! Boom! The Red Lotus Saint¡¯s head exploded like a rotten watermelon. However, what made Jiang Chengxuan puzzled was that the Red Lotus Saint¡¯s life aura did not disappear. The headless body of the Red Lotus Saint suddenly disappeared like a melted candle. When he reappeared, he was already several kilometers away. However, at this moment, his face was extremely pale, and he was clearly in a bad state. Only then did Jiang Chengxuan realize that the Red Lotus Saint must have used a life-saving trump talisman to escape that fatal blow. Jiang Chengxuan quickly pulled his wandering thoughts back and disappeared from the spot again. At the same time, his intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Golden Void Sword, had already quietly snuck up behind the Red Lotus Saint. Since I can kill you once, I can kill you a second time. As this thought flashed through his mind, the dark golden rod that was enhanced by the fist intent of the Demon Suppressing Fist Technique appeared in front of the Red Lotus Saint again. This made his heart skip a beat. There was no time to think. A huge seal decorated with skulls suddenly appeared above his head. Gray lights immediately spewed out of the mouths of the skulls. There was a series of bangs. The gray lights immediately dissipated upon touching Chengxuan¡¯s rod. With the final bang, The rod smashed into the skull seal, causing it to let out a wail and lose its spiritual light. Arghhhh! At the same time, the Red Lotus Saint spat out a mouthful of blood. On instinct, he turned around and retreated crazily. Unexpectedly, he smashed head-on into the Golden Void Sword that was already behind him. Swish. The Golden Void Sword pierced through the Red Lotus Saint¡¯s body. The Red Lotus Saint¡¯s eyes widened, unable to accept his pending doom. ¡°You¡­¡± Just as the Red Lotus Saint began to speak, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s rod descended again. The Red Lotus Saint could not escape this time. His entire body and soul were smashed into nothingness by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s rod. The moment the Red Lotus Saint died, the Red Lotus Venerable, who was fighting Wen Shujun and Hou Dongbai, burst into a rage. He glanced at Jiang Chengxuan with a terrifyingly cold gaze. ¡°You dare to be distracted when fighting me?¡± Wen Shujun¡¯s cold voice suddenly sounded. Then, Hou Dongbai¡¯s laughter sounded. ¡°Hahaha! Well done, Fellow Daoist Jiang! Go on and kill them all! Don¡¯t worry about these Golden Core demonic cultivators. Leave them to us.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the silver-white sword in front of Hou Dongbai suddenly emitted brilliant lights. Standing opposite him, Demon Sun was suddenly overwhelmed with an ominous feeling, However, before he could do anything, the silver-white sword had already turned hundreds of feet long and slashed down his head! For a moment, the entire demon cave was lit up by the brilliant light and even the density of the demonic Qi here was reduced greatly. Demon Sun was sent flying back, blood spewing out of his mouth. There was a huge hole in his chest and abdomen. If it was an ordinary cultivator or even a Violet Palace cultivator, they would most likely die from such injuries. However, Golden Core cultivators had extraordinary tolerance to injuries. Even after suffering such a degree of injury, his body did not show any signs of dying. Instead, under the effect of his Golden Core, it began to quickly heal. Unfortunately, Hou Dongbai would not give him enough time to heal. Today, between him and this Golden Core demonic cultivator, one had to die. Rumble! As the silver-white sword slashed down again, on the other side of the battlefield, Jiang Chengxuan and the others were engaged in another round of fight with the demonic cultivators. At this moment, the righteous clearly had the upper hand over the demonic. Especially after the death of the Red Lotus Saint, there were almost no demonic cultivators who could survive under the Demon Suppressing Fist Technique.. Chapter 237 - Chapter 237: Killing the Saint, Death of the Golden Core Chapter 237: Killing the Saint, Death of the Golden Core (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations In addition, he had the Narcissus Jade, an intrinsic Dharma treasure that could replenish his Dharmic power. Therefore, Jiang Chengxuan did not have to worry about whether his Dharmic power would run out. The demonic cultivators no longer posed any threat to them. They were either killed or forced back. After they dealt with the demonic cultivators, they began to target the blood pool. Rumble! Suddenly, the entire blood pool began to surge. Seeing this, the demonic youth turned to look at the Red Lotus Venerable and said anxiously, ¡°Red Lotus, how long do we have to wait?¡± If we let these people destroy the blood pool, I¡¯m afraid we won¡¯t be able to make a comeback this time!¡± The demonic youth¡¯s words put a solemn look on the face of the Red Lotus Venerable. He was a little indignant. However, at the same time, he knew that if that blood pool was really destroyed by Jiang Chengxuan and the others, just like the demonic youth had said, they would probably not be able to make a comeback this time! At the thought of this, the Red Lotus Venerable finally stopped hesitating. He took out a blood-colored jade talisman from his body and crushed it. Buzz! In an instant, an extremely evil aura suddenly rose from the bottom of the blood pool. When Hou Dongbai and the others sensed this aura, their expressions changed slightly. Hou Dongbai suddenly shouted, ¡°Quick! Leave quickly! The further the better!¡± Jiang Chengxuan and the others clearly sensed the abnormal phenomenon taking place in the blood pool. After hearing Hou Dongbai¡¯s warning, they turned around and left without hesitation. ¡°ROAR!¡± However, at this moment, an unusually terrifying roar came from the bottom of the blood pool, causing some of the people who were escaping to freeze on the spot. A huge blood-colored claw that was like a small mountain suddenly reached out from the blood pool. There was a series of pops. Those who froze in midair were actually crushed into a bloody mess by the huge blood-colored claw! ¡°Ah!¡± Screams tore through the air. Jiang Chengxuan and the others, who were flying into the distance with all their might, sensed the terrifying aura behind them and their expressions changed. What the hell is that? ¡°Evil creature, how dare you!¡± Hou Dongbai shouted angrily. Then, Hou Dongbai pointed at his glabella. Buzz. The silver-white sword in front of him suddenly burst out with tens of thousands of sword lights, condensing into an enormous sword Qi and pointing straight ahead. Swish. The defensive Dharma treasure in front of Demon Sun, who was in the middle, was immediately sent flying. Then, the power of the sword Qi did not decrease at all. Under Demon Sun¡¯s extremely shocked gaze, the sword Qi swept past his body and cut him into two! Then, the sword Qi continued forward, piercing through the blood-colored claw that reached out of the blood pool/ ¡°ROAR!¡± With a furious roar, a huge bloody hole appeared on the surface of the blood-colored claw, causing it to immediately stop trying to grab Jiang Chengxuan and the others. The Red Lotus Venerable, the demonic youth, and the other Golden Core demonic cultivators all looked at Hou Dongbai in shock, finding it hard to believe that not only did Hou Dongbai kill Demon Sun, but he also injured the blood-colored claw at the same time with a single strike. This guy had actually been hiding his cultivation all along! This thought immediately surfaced in their minds. At this moment, a golden core surrounded by demonic Qi immediately floated out of Demon Sun¡¯s corpse and fled into the distance. However, before the golden core could escape far, a domineering sword Qi that was like a meteor faced it from the opposite side. An earth shattering rumble sounded as the golden core and the sword Qi collided. Amidst the rising dust, the final indignant roar of Demon Sun was heard. ¡°Hou Dongbai, I hate you. 1 curse you to die a horrible death.¡± The death of Demon Sun caused the Red Lotus Venerable and the others to panic. Fortunately, at this moment, large waves of blood suddenly surged into the sky from the blood pool. Immediately after, an extremely ferocious monster that was hundreds of feet tall and looked like a giant appeared in front of everyone! ¡°Hahaha!¡± Seeing the blood-colored giant appear, the Red Lotus Venerable, the demonic youth, and the other Golden Core demonic cultivators laughed smugly. ¡°The Red Lotus Demonic Golem has already awakened. Now, let¡¯s see what you have up your sleeve to fight against us.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the Red Lotus Demonic Goem, which was originally looking at Jiang Chengxuan and the others, suddenly turned its head 180 degrees and looked straight at Hou Dongbai and the others. Swish! Swish! An incomparably terrifying blood-colored pillar of light shot out from its eyes towards Hou Dongbai and the others. Boom! Boom! Boom! The terrifying explosion was like a nuclear bomb that instantly forced Hou Dongbai and the others to retreat. The layers of protective treasures they summoned shattered under the explosive impact. In the end, they took out their intrinsic Dharma treasures together and barely offset the terrifying explosion. At this moment, the expressions of the six people became unprecedentedly solemn. They could clearly sense that the strength of the Red Lotus Demonic Golem had already surpassed all of them. If they fought alone, none of them would be a match for the Red Lotus Demonic Golem. Not to mention that there was still the Red Lotus Venerable and the others seeking every chance to launch a sneak attack. It seemed that it was time to use that thing now. At the thought of this, everyone turned to look at Gu Yuefeng. Gu Yuefeng nodded slightly. Then, he took out a rusty iron sword from his body. The iron sword looked ordinary, even inferior to a sword in the mortal world. However, when holding this sword, Gu Yuefang¡¯s aura changed. It was hard to describe what it felt like, but it gave people the feeling that the current Gu Yuefeng was fundamentally different from the previous Gu Yuefeng. Buzz, buzz, buzz! Suddenly, a faint spiritual light appeared on the surface of the iron sword. When Hou Dongbai, Li Mingkong, Wen Shujun, Daoist Kun Xu, and Daoist Hai Zhen saw this, they did not hesitate at all and pressed their hands on the iron sword, injecting their Dharmic power into it at the same time. The spiritual light on the surface of the originally rusty and inconspicuous iron sword became denser. In the end, the entire iron sword was covered with a jade luster, emitting a vast aura. This gave the demonic cultivators a bad feeling. However, before they could react, Gu Yuefeng, who was holding the iron sword, had already taken a step forward to face the Red Lotus Demonic Golem. He slowly spat out a word. ¡°Slash!¡± Swoosh! In the next moment, the iron sword flew out of his hand and shot towards the Red Lotus Demonic Golem¡¯s glabella at a speed that even escaped the divine sense of the Golden Core.. Chapter 238 - Chapter 238: Demonic Qi Gathering Array Chapter 238: Demonic Qi Gathering Array Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°ROAR!¡± Sensing the threat, the Red Lotus Demonic Golem let out a roar. In its eyes and on its huge palms, blazing blood-colored pillars of light shot out to meet the iron sword. A series of sizzling sounds could be heard. The blood-colored pillars of light shot out by the Red Lotus Demonic Golem were all dimmed by the flying iron sword. In the end, the iron sword passed through the layers of defense around the Red Lotus Demonic Golem and came out from the back of its head. The demonic youth was taken aback. ¡°How is this possible?¡± Whoosh¡ª Suddenly, the huge Red Lotus Demonic Golem¡¯s body scattered into countless blood-colored threads that were swimming in the air. Strange demonic runes flickered. A moment later, the threads conjoined, forming the body of the Red Lotus Demonic Golem again. However, this time, be it the size or the aura, it was clearly much weaker than before. Seeing this, the eyes of Gu Yuefeng and the others narrowed into dangerous slits. Gu Yuefeng slowly spat out a word. ¡°Again!¡± With that, he injected his Dharmic power into the iron sword again. Seeing this, Hou Dongbai and the others only hesitated for a moment before quickly pressing their hands on the iron sword. Buzz, buzz, buzz! The jade luster appeared again on the dimming iron word. With a speed undetectable to the divine sense of the Golden Core, it zipped towards the Red Lotus Demonic Golem! Damn it! Seeing this, the Red Lotus Venerable and the others cursed under their breath. However, they did not dare to try to stop the iron sword. With an undying body, even the Red Lotus Demonic Golem couldn¡¯t withstand the iron sword, let alone the others. Now, they could only hope that Gu Yuefeng and the others would not have enough power left to activate the iron sword for the third time. As a matter of fact, many of the meridians in Gu Yuefeng¡¯s body had already been damaged. However, he managed to remain calm and collected despite suffering from agony. Thinking about it, it made sense. How could such a powerful attack not cost anything? However, they would not easily let the Red Lotus Venerable discover it until the last moment. Boom! Under the attack of the iron sword, the Red Lotus Demonic Golem dissipated again. This time, the time it took to take shape was clearly longer than before and its size was much smaller. In terms of aura, it was no different from an ordinary Golden Core cultivator. However, what shocked Red Lotus Venerable and the others was that at this moment, Gu Yuefeng actually used the iron sword for the third time. The iron sword that emitted a jade-like luster shot out again. There was a series of bangs. All the defenses around Red Lotus Demonic Golem were shattered one by one. Finally, with the last swish, the iron sword entered the Red Lotus Demonic Golem¡¯s glabella, obliterating it for the last time. From then on, Red Lotus Demonic Golem completely died and could not recover. There was no time to lose. After giving Gu Yuefeng a furious look, Red Lotus Venerable and the others prepared to escape. However, what they did not expect was that the power of the iron sword that had just killed the Red Lotus Demonic Golem did not completely disappear. Instead, it turned in the air and aimed at them. This sent a shudder down their spines. The demonic youth¡¯s eyes were filled with fear for the first time. After all, they had all witnessed the power of the iron sword for themselves. If they were hit, none of them could say for certain if they could survive. Seeing the iron sword approach rapidly, the Red Lotus Venerable and the others immediately suppressed their urge to escape. Instead, they took out their intrinsic demonic treasures, ready to defend. Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Huge explosions erupted one after another. The demonic treasures they took out were all sent flying. Then, the iron sword continued forward. The bodies of the Red Lotus Venerable, the demonic youth, the sinister-looking man, and the others were all penetrated by the iron sword. On the spot, the demonic youth¡¯s body and his golden core exploded. The Red Lotus Venerable was slightly better. His body blew up, but his golden core quickly fled into the distance. On the other hand, the sinister-looking man was undoubtedly the strongest among them. Although his body was penerated by the iron sword, he was only severely injured. Just like the Red Lotus Venerable, he did not stay any longer. A dense blood fog suddenly rose around his body, and he turned into a blood-colored streak of light and quickly fled to the outside world.. Chapter 239 - Chapter 239: Demonic Qi Gathering Array (2) Chapter 239: Demonic Qi Gathering Array (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Seeing this, Hou Dongbai and the others looked at each other and did not hesitate at all. Other than Gu Yuefeng, who stayed to recuperate, the others all chased in the direction that Red Lotus Venerable had fled. Jiang Chengxuan and the others, who watched the entire fight from a safe distance, could not help but be shocked. They really did not expect Gu Yuefeng to have such a powerful trump card. Facing the Red Lotus Demonic Golem that was clearly above the Golden Core, they could actually kill it so easily. Against the iron sword, the Golden Core demonic cultivators were helpless. But thinking about it, it made sense. Without such a trump card, they wouldn¡¯t have waded into the nest of these demonic cultivators so resolutely. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and the others hurriedly came to Gu Yuefeng¡¯s side to protect him. In the battle just now, as the holder of the iron sword, Gu Yuefeng suffered a huge backlash. Gu Yuefeng nodded at Jiang Chengxuan and the others. Then, he took out a healing pill and swallowed it. About a few hours later. Hou Dongbai and the others, who had gone to chase after the escaping demonic cultivators, finally returned. Other than Demon Sun and the demonic youth who had died previously, the Red Lotus Venerable and the hook-nosed demonic cultivator both died in their hands. Only Wang Tiansheng, the sinister-looking man, escaped. However, he was also seriously injured. Without dozens or even hundreds of years of recuperation, it was impossible for him to recover and he would not be a threat to the righteous path in the upcoming battle against the demon beast riot. At this moment, everyone looked at a large array that was constantly condensing demonic Qi in the distance. This array was also the source of demonic Qi here. A Violet Palace cultivator from the Heavenly Yue Sect asked, ¡°Ancestor Li, Ancestor Wen, could that be the Demonic Qi Gathering Array?¡± Hearing his question, Li Mingkong and Wen Shujun nodded. Li Mingkong said, ¡°That¡¯s right. This array is indeed the most notorious array in the demonic sect called the Demonic Qi Gathering Array. It can easily drain the vitality of a place and turn it into a nest for the demonic cultivators. If not for the fact that the method to set up this array has long been lost, I¡¯m afraid the Cangnan region, where the five nations are based, would have long been ruled by demonic cultivators.¡± ¡°That serious?¡± Everyone was dumbfounded. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Hou Dongbai chimed in. ¡°It¡¯s said that this array came from an ancient demonic cultivator, but some said that this array came from another continent. Its exact origin is unknown. However, one thing is certain. With the strength of the five nations in the Cangnan Region, we can¡¯t destroy this Demonic Qi Gathering Array.¡± ¡°What?¡± Hou Dongbai¡¯s words undoubtedly shocked Huang Yao and the other Violet Palace cultivators. If they could not break or destroy this array, wouldn¡¯t this place become a new nest for the demonic cultivators? As if he could read everyone¡¯s minds, Daoist Kun Xu added, ¡°With the current strength of the five nations of the Cangnan region, although we can¡¯t break this array, we can seal it to keep it from expanding.¡± At this point, Daoist Kun Xu seemed to know the his words might be confusing to the others, so he explained, ¡°Although the area covered by this array is huge now, when it was first established, it only occupied an area of a few dozen square meters. If we do nothing about it, I reckon that in a few years, the affected area will multiply a dozen times.¡± ¡°How¡­ how could this be?¡± These words left the mouths of many people agape. If the Demonic Qi Gathering Array had such a characteristic, wouldn¡¯t it mean that the Cangnan Region would very likely be contaminated by demonic Qi if it was left unsealed? At the thought of this, many people shuddered with fear. It was no wonder that the five nations of the Cangnan Region and even the entire Nine Essences Immortal cultivation world were so bent on eliminating all the demonic cultivators. This was not only because the demonic cultivators were ruthless, but more because of the fact that their existence would hinder the righteous path from sealing the Demonic Qi Gathering Array. After all, the demonic cultivators and this Demonic Qi Gathering Array could be said to be interdependent. Demonic cultivators relied on the dense Demonic Qi from the Demonic Qi Gathering Array to cultivate. As for the Demonic Qi Gathering Array, it needed demonic cultivators to provide it with protection. After understanding this, Jiang Chengxuan and the others couldn¡¯t help but feel a little heavy. Unexpectedly, behind the demon beast riot, there was actually such a huge hidden threat the Cangnan Region, and even the entire Nine Essences Immortal cultivation world. At this moment, Gu Yuefeng had finished healing. He stood up and nodded at Hou Dongbai and the other Golden Cores, indicating that he had recovered and could start to seal the array. Therefore, Hou Dongbai and the other Golden Cores no longer hesitated and immediately prepared to seal the array. However, before that, Hou Dongbai looked at Jiang Chengxuan and the others and said, ¡°Everyone, there¡¯s no need for you to participate in the following matters. You can go out and wait. After we completely seal the array here, we will meet up with you.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Jiang Chengxuan and the others nodded. Then, they flew out of the demon cave. After everyone left, Hou Dongbai looked at the people present and smiled. ¡°Fellow Daoists, there¡¯s no time to lose. Let¡¯s begin.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Gu Yuefeng, Li Mingkong, Wen Shujun, Daoist Kun Xu, and Daoist Hai Zhen nodded solemnly. Then, the six Golden Cores joined force to seal the Demonic Qi Gathering Array in front of them. At the same time, Jiang Chengxuan and the others, who had returned to the outside world, could finally draw fresh air and heave a sigh of relief. This operation could be said to be extremely treacherous. If not for the fact that the six Golden Cores leading the team were powerful enough, the number of people who could come out alive this time would probably be less than 30%. However, even so, there were still many people who died tragically, including a few Violet Palace cultivators. Just as everyone was sighing in their hearts, an extremely violent fluctuation suddenly surged. Streams of demonic Qi began to gravitate towards the demon cave. Soon, they could no longer sense any demonic Qi in the area they were in. This put a relieved smile on Jiang Chengxuan and the others¡¯ faces. From the looks of it, Senior Hou and the others had made it. That was the truth. Without the obstruction of demonic cultivators of the same level, with the strength of Hou Dongbai and the other five, it was not too difficult to seal a Demonic Qi Gathering Array of such scale. About half a day later, the fluctuation stopped. At the same time, Hou Dongbai, Gu Yuefeng, Li Mingkong, Wen Shujun, Daoist Kun Xu, and Daoist Hai Zhen reappeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan and the others. Chapter 240 - Chapter 240: Distribution After the Battle, Return to the Jiang Family Chapter 240: Distribution After the Battle, Return to the Jiang Family Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations From the looks of it, they had succeeded. At that moment, the six Golden Cores did not say much. After letting their disciples board the treasure ships, they bid farewell to each other and quickly disappeared into the sky. A few days later. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Huang Yao, Daoist Chang Yuan, You Changsheng, and the others had already returned to the Jade Water Sword Pavilion with Hou Dongbai. During this battle, although there were many twists and turns, fortunately, they won in the end. Moreover, the gains were quite considerable. Now, it was time to distribute the gains. At that moment, the list of treasures gained from the battle fell into the hands of everyone present. ¡°Everyone, take a look. Whatever you want, you can exchange it for the contributions you made in this battle.¡± Hou Dongbai, the master of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion, said to everyone present. Hearing his words, be it Jiang Chengxuan or the others, they all stood up and said, ¡°Yes.¡± Soon, their gazes landed on the list in their hands. It had to be said that among cultivators of the equivalent realm, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had contributed the most in this battle. The first thing Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan noticed was several high-grade Level 3 treasures. Among them was the Spiritual Echo Flower that they urgently needed. Previously, it was mentioned that this flower could be combined with the Fire Green Wood Vine and the Water Apricot Fruit to refine a medicinal pill that could allow a Violet Palace cultivator to break through to the late-stage. The Water Breakthrough Pill. Next was a high-grade Level 3 treasure ship. Under normal circumstances, such a treasure ship would not be sold on the market. It could only be obtained on an occasion like today. There was also a bottle of body-tempering medicine called the Heavenly Treasure Dew and a piece of Violet Palace Jade that any Foundation Establishment cultivator dreamed of. Other than that, there were also some other treasures of the same level. However, those treasures were not what Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan needed the most. With the contributions Jiang Chengxuan had obtained in this battle, there was not much left after exchanging for the Spiritual Echo Flower, the high-grade Level 3 treasure ship, and the bottle of Heavenly Treasure Dew. What was left was clearly not enough to exchange for the Violet Palace Jade. Fortunately, Shen Ruyan was second to him in terms of contributions. She had the priority to exchange before anyone else. Therefore, without much hesitation, she used the contributions to exchange for the Violet Palace Jade. After that, she also exchanged for a Lightning Crystal and some Level 3 weapon refinement materials. From then on, the couple¡¯s contributions were almost used up. After everyone finished exchanging, many people did not stay in the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. After bowing and bidding farewell to Hou Dongbai, they left. Only a few people who were familiar with the cultivators of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion did not leave immediately. That included Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. In private, they found Hua Mengyou and asked her about the situation in the other two nations. When they set off for the Red Lotus Demon Cave that day, the Yun Nation and the Yan Nation also took action together. They just did not know how the operations of the two nations were going so far. At the mention of this question, Hua Mengyou¡¯s expression immediately turned solemn. This gave the couple a bad feeling. However, this was often the case in this world where the more you were afraid of something, the more likely it would happen. According to the information Hua Mengyou received, The operations of the Yun Nation and the Yan Nation were not as smooth as their Liang Nation. Especially the Yun Nation, they were backstabbed by a traitor. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were also familiar with this traitor. It was Seven Star from the Starlight Sect. He didn¡¯t have long to live. In order to extend his life, he decisively joined the demonic path and became the Supreme Elder of the Yellow Lotus branch. This was undoubtedly a huge blow to the cultivators of the Yun Country who were participating in this operation. Who would have thought that a Golden Core Supreme Elder of one of the three largest sects of the Yun Nation would actually join forces with a demonic sect. This was difficult to accept for the citizens of the Yun nations, especially the ones in the Starlight Sect. As soon as this matter was exposed, the Starlight Sect was faced with endless criticisms and suspicions. If not for the fact that the other Golden Core Supreme Elder of the Starlight Sect, Situ Zhan, had once joined forces with Hong Tianqi, Nangong Baizhan, and the others to launch a sneak attack on the demon beasts and demonic cultivators and even destroyed the physical body of a Golden Core demonic cultivator, the Shadow Demon, the situation of the Starlight Sect in Yun Nation would be worse. At the moment, they did not have the latest news about the Yun Nation. They could only wait for the results. In comparison, the situation in the Yan Nation was slightly better. However, they also encountered some trouble. It was said that the strength of Green Lotus far exceeded their previous expectations. Both sides should still be in a state of deadlock. For the time being, there was no more news. After hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but feel heavy-hearted. From the looks of it, the situation of the Yun Nation and the Yan Nation was not particularly optimistic. Although they believed that the two nations would lose in the end, the price they would have to pay would probably far exceed their initial expectations. This would undoubtedly add a great pressure on them in the upcoming battle with the demon beasts. Hopefully, everything would go smoothly for them. Then, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not stay in the Jade Water Sword Pavilion any longer. After bidding farewell to Hua Mengyou, Gu Yuefeng, and Hou Dongbai, they returned to the Jiang family. As soon as he returned to the Jiang family, Jiang Chengxuan called Jiang Renyi and Jiang Rendao over to enquire the current situation of the family. Thank goodness. Nothing major happened in the family. Everything was operating in an orderly manner. Jiang Chengxuan also told the two of them the general situation of the operation. Even though they had already expected this, when Jiang Renyi and Jiang Rendao heard about this battle from Jiang Chengxuan, they were still extremely shocked. This kind of battle involving Golden Cores was indeed dangerous. Fortunately, their Granduncle and Grandaunt were fine. However, when they heard about the situation in the Yun Nation and the Yan Nation, they could not help but feel worried. If anything happened to the two nations, or if the high-level cultivators in the two nations were too severely injured, it would definitely have a huge impact on the demon beast riot. However, even if Jiang Renyi and Jiang Rendao were worried, there was nothing they could do. For now, they had to focus on themselves and think of a way to increase their strength.. Chapter 241 - Chapter 241: Distribution After the Battle, Return to the Chapter 241: Distribution After the Battle, Return to the Jiang Family (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At the thought of this, the two of them pulled their wandering thoughts back and focused on the item Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had brought back. Violet Palace Jade. This made Jiang Renyi¡¯s eyes light up. No one knew better than him what the Violet Palace Jade meant to all Foundation Establishment cultivators. With an additional 50% chance of advancement and a life-saving effect, it was definitely the best spiritual item to break through to the Violet Palace. He just did not know if his Granduncle had any arrangements for that Violet Palace Jade. As if reading their minds, Jiang Chengxuan said to the two of them, ¡°There¡¯s probably no need for me to introduce this thing, right? Tell me, do you have any suggestions about who 1 should give this to?¡± Jiang Renyi said, ¡°Granduncle, if nothing goes wrong, Elder Liu should be able to try to break through to the Violet Palace in the next five years. Moreover, she is also the one with the highest chance of becoming a Violet Palace cultivator in the Jiang family. If Granduncle also thinks so, we can give this Violet Palace Jade to her first.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were obviously surprised to hear that. Clearly, they did not expect Jiang Renyi to resist the temptation of the Violet Palace Jade and recommend Liu Linglong to them instead of himself. As if knowing that was on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind, Jiang Reny continued with a serious expression, ¡°Granduncle, Grandaunt. To be honest, 1 do want this Violet Palace Jade. However, 1 know even better that with my current situation, it will take at least 20 years for me to break through to the Violet Palace Realm. Moreover, 1 know my aptitude very well. Even if I used the Violet Palace Jade to break through to the Violet Palace at that time, I was not completely confident that I could succeed. Most importantly, as the head of the Jiang family, 1 have to look at the big picture. 1 can¡¯t be selfish and rely on my relationship with Granduncle and Grandaunt. Therefore, 1 suggest that we give this Violet Palace Jade to Elder Liu. It¡¯s most suitable and beneficial to our Jiang family.¡± These heart-felt words stunned Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. They originally thought that he would fight for the jade for himself first, even if he could not use it for the time being. Unexpectedly, he had never even thought about it. He was only thinking about the interests of the entire family. This also gave them a new understanding of Jiang Renyi¡¯s character. On the other hand, Jiang Rendao smiled bitterly with a shake of his head. Jiang Chengxuan immediately looked at him. ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Rendao? Do you have any different opinions?¡± Hearing that, Jiang Rendao answered truthfully, ¡°Granduncle, 1 don¡¯t have any opinions. I just feel a little sorry for my brother.¡± Obviously, as his biological brother, Jiang Rendao knew his brother¡¯s character very well. Even though he hoped that his brother could get the Violet Palace Jade, in reality, he still chose to respect his brother¡¯s opinion. Even though he was already a Violet Palace cultivator, his respect for his brother did not decrease at all. Jiang Chengxuan nodded. Then, he seemed to have thought of something and couldn¡¯t help but ask the two of them, ¡°By the way, what do you think of Elder Liu?¡± Jiang Renyi and Jiang Rendao clearly did not expect Jiang Chengxuan to ask such a question. This stunned them. But soon, the two of them understood why Jiang Chengxuan asked this. Jiang Renyi said, ¡°Granduncle, there¡¯s no doubt that Elder Liu is loyal to our Jiang family. When our Jiang family was in trouble, if she was disloyal, she would not have stayed with us. Moreover, Elder Liu grew up in the Jiang family. Her feelings for the Jiang family are as deep as ours. Otherwise, she would not have worked so hard for the Jiang family. In short, I am willing to swear on my Dao path and life that Elder Liu will never be disloyal to us or leave the Jiang family.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other, their eyes revealing surprise. It had to be said that Jiang Renyi¡¯s answer had moved them. This was not only because of Jiang Renyi¡¯s character and the fact that he had vouched for Liu Linglong, but because they recalled the situation the Jiang family was in when they first saw them. In a life-threatening situation like that, Liu Linglong still tried to protect the Jiang family disciples and never thought of leaving. Just this alone was enough to prove that Liu Linglong deserved this Violet Palace Jade. Thinking of this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately nodded. ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll give this Violet Palace Jade to Elder Liu. By the way¡­¡± At this point, Jiang Chengxuan took out a jade slip from his body and handed it to Jiang Renyi with the Violet Palace Jade. ¡°This records some of our insights when we broke through to the Violet Palace. You can hand it to Elder Liu later. Perhaps it will be of some help to her when she attempts to break through to the Violet Palace. ¡°Also¡­¡± At this point, Jiang Chengxuan paused for a moment and continued, ¡°Next, your Grandaunt and I will probably be in seclusion for a long time. If it was short, it would be ten years. If it was long, it would probably last until the day before the demon beast riot. During this period, unless there¡¯s something very important, try not to disturb us, understand?¡± Chapter 242 - Chapter 242: Refining the Water Breakthrough Pill, Body Tempering Chapter 242: Refining the Water Breakthrough Pill, Body Tempering Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Renyi and Jiang Rendao didn¡¯t expect this seclusion to last for so long. However, when they thought of the upcoming demon beast riot in a few decades, they quickly understood. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were probably entering seclusion this time to prepare for the demon beast riot. At the thought of this, Jiang Renyi and Jiang Rendao nodded. Jiang Renyi said, ¡°Granduncle, Grandaunt, don¡¯t worry. If there¡¯s nothing important, we won¡¯t disturb you.¡± After that, they talked about some other things. When they were almost done, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t ask the two brothers to stay any longer. After the two brothers left, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t waste any time and went to Shen Ruyan¡¯s cave abode. The main purpose of the couple¡¯s seclusion this time was to increase their cultivation. Therefore, the first thing they had to do was to refine some cultivation pills. The most important thing was naturally the Water Breakthrough Pill. After all these years of practice, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s alchemy had already steadily reached the high-grade Level 2. Although he couldn¡¯t make Level 3 pills yet, he could help Shen Ruyan refine some medicinal liquid needed for the refinement of Level 3 pills. Moreover, assisting Shen Ruyan in refining pills and observing her refining process would be very beneficial to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s alchemy skills. Therefore, whenever Shen Ruyan was making Level 3 and above pills, Jiang Chengxuan would always be with her. At this moment. The couple had already taken out the Water Apricot Fruit, the Fire Green Wood Vine, and the Spiritual Echo Flower needed to refine the Water Breakthrough Pill. The main reason why they did not use the Water Apricot Fruit to exchange for the Water Breakthrough Pill was that it was not worth it. The value of a Water Apricot Fruit was far higher than the Water Breakthrough Pill. Moreover, by gathering medicinal herbs and refining the Water Breakthrough Pill themselves, the number of medicinal pills they obtained in the end would be far more than one. Therefore, unless it was necessary, they would not use a Water Apricot Fruit to exchange for a Water Breakthrough Pill. Dong¡ª A furnace with two handles and three legs suddenly appeared in front of Shen Ruyan. This furnace was called the True Herb Furnace. It was a Level 3 alchemy furnace that the Jiang family had bought for Shen Ruyan. When using it to refine pills, the final success rate and number of pills would be much higher than using an ordinary alchemy furnace. As Shen Ruyan activated the spiritual fire, the entire furnace emitted a blazing orange light. Then, a fresh medicinal fragrance wafted out. This was a medicinal fragrance naturally produced by this furnace after refining medicinal pills countless times. It was said that there was once an Alchemy Grandmaster who used a Level 1 pill furnace to refine pills. After decades if not hundreds of years of accumulation, the Level 1 pill furnace finally transformed into a Level 5 pill furnace without adding any materials. This still remained a legend among the alchemists. Moreover, he confirmed to all alchemists that alchemy furnaces could complete the transformation of their grades through continuous refinement. Of course. Under normal circumstances, everyone would still buy an alchemy furnace that matched their alchemy level. There were only a few who did what that Alchemy Grandmaster did. Unless you had formed a deep bond with your alchemy furnace, you wouldn¡¯t choose that path. Then, the couple began to refine the most basic supplementary materials. This process lasted for about half a month. Half a month later, Shen Ruyan finally began to refine the Water Apricot Fruit, the Fire Green Wood Vine, and the Spiritual Echo Flower. Jiang Chengxuan helped out and observed Shen Ruyan¡¯s refining process at every stage. As the flames burned, three months passed quickly. On this day. Shen Ruyan raised her hands and quickly cast dozens of Pill Formation Spells at the furnace. Buzz! As the furnace gently trembled, an extremely dense medicinal fragrance suddenly drifted out from the True Herb Furnace. Upon smelling this medicinal fragrance, a look of joy appeared on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face, but it quickly turned solemn. He knew that the pill refinement had reached the most critical moment. If Shen Ruyan was not careful, there was a high chance that she would fail. Therefore, at this moment, he did not dare to make any noise. He even lowered his breathing. Shen Ruyan also had a look of unprecedented seriousness. She did not dare to be careless at all. Finally, another three days passed. As Shen Ruyan cast the last spell, The True Herb Furnace trembled again. With a clang, the lid of the True Herb Furnace burst open. Shen Ruyan immediately raised her hand. There was a whoosh. Five light blue Water Breakthrough Pills flew into a jade bottle that she had prepared in advance.. Chapter 243 - Chapter 243: Refining the Water Breakthrough Pill, Body Chapter 243: Refining the Water Breakthrough Pill, Body Tempering (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Having refined five perfect pills in one go, Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but smile happily. Jiang Chengxuan, who was beside her, smiled and praised, ¡°Ruyan, if I remember correctly, you can only refine two Water Breakthrough Pills normally with one Water Apricot Fruit. At best, you can refine three. But five is simply incredible. 1 admire you!¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t try to be humble, but she still smiled and shook her head. ¡°Five pills are indeed not bad. However, compared to my attainments in my previous life, it still fell short. If I were to refine this in my previous life, 1 believe 1 would be able to produce at least seven pills.¡± ¡°Hehe, did you forget something?¡± Jiang Chengxuan suddenly said with a smile. ¡°What is it?¡± Shen Ruyan looked at him in confusion. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°What¡¯s the cultivation level in your previous life? What¡¯s your current cultivation level? How can the final outcome be the same when refining this Water Breakthrough Pill with different cultivation levels?¡± Shen Ruyan was stunned for a moment. Then, she nodded with a smile. ¡°Husband, you¡¯re right. After all, my previous life is my previous life. That is in the past. The current me has unlimited potential in the future. There is indeed no need to compare. Thank you, husband.¡± As she spoke, she handed the jade bottle containing the Water Breakthrough Pills to Jiang Chengxuan. After that, the couple chatted for a while. Only then did Jiang Chengxuan bid farewell to Shen Ruyan and return to his cave abode. After this trip to the Red Lotus Demon Cave, Jiang Chengxuan had already accumulated enough at the fifth level of the Violet Palace. So. After returning to his cave abode, he immediately began to cultivate and tried to break through to the sixth level of the Violet Palace. This breakthrough was rather smooth, which was just as he had expected. Without spending much effort or time, Jiang Chengxuan advanced to the sixth level of the Violet Palace. He used more than four months to consolidate his current cultivation. Just as he was thinking about whether to temper his body or try to bring his alchemy to level 3, he and Shen Ruyan, who was in the cave abode beside him, received a message from the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. The content was about the final outcome of this demon extermination operation in the Yun Nation and the Yan Nation. What made the couple relieved was that the final outcome of the two nations¡¯ operation was successful in the end despite the many twists and turns along the way. Moreover, the Shen family that they were most concerned about did not seem to have suffered much. At least Fifth Granduncle, Shen Yuanlong, and their elder brother, Shen Daoming, were safe and sound. That was enough. On the other hand, it was said that the Hong family had suffered a huge loss this time. Two Violet Palace cultivators died in a row. Such a loss could already be considered huge for the Hong family that didn¡¯t have many Violet Palace cultivators. If not for the fact that they had a Golden Core ancestor, the Hong family might have lost some industries and resources. As long as that ancestor of the Hong family did not fall, no one would dare to touch the Hong family¡¯s interests. In addition to the above information, what Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan cared about the most was the Mount Shaoyang Sect of Yan Nation. It was said that a Golden Core Supreme Elder in charge of leading the operation team this time had suffered almost irreversible damage in the battle with Green Lotus Venerable. According to the information, he probably could not last until the next demon beast riot. This was bad news for the five nations in the Cangnan Region. Especially the Liang, Yun, and Yan Nations. Fortunately, there was still about a hundred years before the next demon beast riot. It was possible that during this period, they could nurture another Golden Core cultivator. After reading all this information, Jiang Chengxuan did not waste any more time. He took out the Heavenly Treasure Dew he had exchanged from the Jade Water Sword Pavilion that day and prepared to temper his body. Buzz! Jiang Chengxuan had just opened the bottle containing the Heavenly Treasure Dew when he suddenly felt the bottle in his hand sink. This made his eyes narrow. As expected, as soon as the restriction on the jade bottle was lifted, the Heavenly Treasure Dew immediately revealed its extraordinary nature as a body-tempering Holy Grail. Jiang Chengxuan roughly estimated. There were about ten drops in total. Each drop weighed a total of 10,000 kilograms. If it was an ordinary body tempering cultivator, they would not be able to consume such a spiritual item to assist in body tempering. The bones and organs in their body would probably not be able to withstand this heavy weight. However, Jiang Chengxuan was clearly different. With the Infinite Wheel he cultivated, 10,000 kilograms was within acceptable range. If I use it to cultivate, 1 might be able to speed up the progress of my body tempering mission. Thinking of this, Jiang Chengxuan first calmed down. He then poured a drop from the jade bottle in his hand. This drop of Heavenly Treasure Dew was about the size of a walnut and was all green. However, if one looked carefully, they could see flames, lightning, wind, swords, and various other strange phenomena inside it. After staring at the drop of Heavenly Treasure Dew for a while, Jiang Chengxuan no longer hesitated. He raised his hand and swallowed it. Boom! Instantly, he felt as if a bomb had exploded in his body. The terrifying weight caused his bones, organs, and skin to emit cracking sounds. Jiang Chengxuan did not dare to be careless and immediately activated the Infinite Wheel. Soon, violent winds, lightning, flames, swords, and ice alternated on the surface of his body. Winds, lightning, flames, swords, and ice were wreaking havoc in the cultivation room he was in. There was a series of cracking sounds. The ground under his feet kept cracking, and then it was repaired by the restriction of the cave abode. At this moment, he felt like he was in a storm or a blazing sea of fire. His body was constantly attacked by all kinds of elements from the inside out. Gradually, the aura on his body began denser. His figure also increased slightly, and the bronze colored muscles on his body bulged. Compared to before, he had already undergone a tremendous change. This was also something he had not expected before. Why do 1 feel like I¡¯m going to develop into a hulk? He glanced at the progress of the system mission. [24%] This immediately shocked him. Back then, he worked so hard to temper his body for so long, but he only managed to bring the mission progress to 14%. However, now, he had only taken a drop of the Heavenly Treasure Dew to assist him in body tempering, but the progress of the system mission had advanced by 10%. This effect did not disappoint him. Jiang Chengxuan sat up straight. Then, he poured out another drop of Heavenly Treasure Dew from the jade bottle and swallowed it again. Boom! He felt like a bomb had exploded in his body again. All kinds of wind, flames, lightning, and other attributes attacked his body. Jiang Chengxuan quickly activated the Infinite Wheel. This time, before the phenomenon on his body disappeared, he poured out another drop of Heavenly Treasure Dew from the jade bottle and swallowed it.. Chapter 244 - Chapter 244: Body Tempering with Starlight, Great Chapter 244: Body Tempering with Starlight, Great Advancement in Strength Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Just like that. By the time Jiang Chengxuan finished using all the Heavenly Treasure Dew, half a year had passed. In the past half a year, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body tempering cultivation kept improving. He had vaguely touched the threshold of the second level of the Infinite Wheel. As for his figure, he had grown from the height of a person to more than three meters tall. Moreover, his body was muscular and emitted a primitive and monstrous aura. In this state, Jiang Chengxuan could clearly feel that his strength, speed, and reaction were several times stronger than before. He tried to use a low-grade Level 3 Dharma treasure to hurt his body when a chain of dazzling sparks appeared on the surface of his body. His body was already immune to the attacks of low-grade Level 3 Dharma treasures. Only Dharma treasures above the mid-grade Level 3 could cause some slight damage to his current body. And this was before he broke through to the second level of the Infinite Wheel. He really did not know how strong his Infinite Wheel would be after breaking through to the second level. Looking at how much he had changed physically, Jiang Chengxuan smiled with a chuckle. When Shen Ruyan saw the current him, she would probably be shocked. It was not that he did not want his body to return to its original size, but he couldn¡¯t. Perhaps after my Infinite Wheel breaks through to the second level, there will be some changes. As he thought about it, Jiang Chengxuan checked his current system mission. After more than half a year of body tempering, his system mission progress had already reached 100%. At this moment, a system notification suddenly sounded in his mind. [Ding.] [Congratulations, host. You have completed two hundred cultivations of body tempering technique. You have received one opportunity to temper your body with starlight and one Celestial Desolate Stone.] Opportunity to temper my body with starlight? Celestial Desolate Stone? Seeing the rewards given by the system this time, Jiang Chengxuan was overcome with joy. As the name suggested, it was an opportunity to temper one¡¯s body, but with the power of starlight. Jiang Chengxuan would only know the exact effect after using it. As for the Celestial Desolate Stone, it was a precious material for refining close combat Dharma treasures. Jiang Chengxuan could use it as the main material to refine the Deep Earth Halberd in the future. In short, Jiang Chengxuan was very satisfied with the rewards from this system mission. At that moment, he no longer hesitated and directly used the opportunity to temper his body with starlight. Buzz! Starlight suddenly lit up in the cave abode where Jiang Chengxuan was, each carrying a trace of destructive aura. When they landed on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body, they instantly pierced through his seemingly powerful body. Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but groan in pain, his forehead immediately drenched in cold sweat. He did not expect the starlight body tempering to be so intense and painful. If I had known this would happen¡­ Some thoughts flashed through his mind. He pulled himself together and tried to activate the Infinite Wheel. In an instant, the power of starlight that was originally wreaking havoc in his body suddenly emitted vitality after he began circulating the Infinite Wheel. It was completely different from the destructive aura released by the starlight previously. Sensing the sudden change in his body, Jiang Chengxuan seemed to have grasped something. At the same time, he quickened the circulation of the Infinite Wheel. Buzz, buzz, buzz! In just a moment, the destructive power of the starlight turned into wisps of vitality, quickly healing his originally mutilated body. At the same time, a stronger power than before suddenly erupted from his body. I see. Jiang Chengxuan was enlightened. However, at this moment, new starlight lit up in the cave abode he was in. Then, the starlight instantly passed through Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body at a speed that Jiang Chengxuan could not react to. Once again, bloody holes of varying sizes appeared on his body. ¡°Arghhh!¡± The pain this time was clearly more intense than before. Even with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s will, he could not help but cry out in pain. Without hesitation, he activated the Infinite Wheel at full strength. Buzz! A vitality that was even more surging than before suddenly erupted in his body, causing his injured body to quickly heal again. Just like that. The starlight lit up and extinguished, and then lit up again. It went back and forth a total of seven times. Pain, destruction, healing. If not for the fact that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind was strong enough and he knew the significance of this body-tempering opportunity to him, he would probably have given up. Crack¡ª Finally, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s persistence was rewarded. Inside his body, Jiang Chengxuan clearly heard the sound of a bottleneck being broken.. Chapter 245 - Chapter 245: Body Tempering with Starlight, Great Chapter 245: Body Tempering with Starlight, Great Advancement in Strength (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations In an instant, a power that was countless times stronger than the previous seven times burst out of his body. Under the effect of this power, his skin, muscles, bones, and internal organs were continuously tempered and compressed. It could be clearly seen that his body was finally starting to shrink. A few hours later. His body, which was originally more than ten feet tall, had already returned to the size of a normal person. However, at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan could clearly feel that his strength and speed were many times better than before. He tried to clench his fists gently. BOOM! A dull explosion immediately sounded in the cave abode, causing some of the restrictions to flicker. This was a constant state of his physical body after using the starlight to temper his body and successfully breaking through to the second level of the Infinite Wheel. Ding! He took out another mid-grade Level 3 Dharma treasure and tried to injure his body. When his body and the Dharma treasure collided, sparks flew out. He was already immune to mid-grade Level 3 Dharma treasures. Only high-grade Level 3 Dharma treasures could inflict pain on him when they were used to the full extent. However, if there was no subsequent attack, the injuries would quickly heal on their own. At this moment, 1 probably don¡¯t need to use any Dharma treasures or divine powers to fight the Red Lotus Saint from that day. If I use Dharma treasures and divine powers, Especially the physical divine power¡­ BOOM! This thought had just flashed through his mind when the phantom of the Heavenly Dragon and Elephant flashed behind him. Immediately after, his entire body began to change. His muscles bulged, and his figure quickly grew taller. The long hair behind his head grew to his waist, and he eventually became a giant that was nearly 30 feet tall. Compared to the beginning, it was six to seven meters higher. However, be it strength, speed, defense, or even reaction, with his physical divine power on, he was several times stronger than his previous state. In this state, he was already confident enough to fight a False Core cultivator. From this moment on, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strength had truly surpassed the Violet Palace and reached a new domain. If 1 have an intrinsic close combat Dharma treasure that is compatible with me, Then, my overall strength will probably go up another level. From the looks of it, 1 have to prioritize refining the Deep Earth Halberd. As these thoughts flashed through his mind, Jiang Chengxuan deactivated his physical divine power and returned to his usual state. Picking up the communication jade talisman beside him, he sent a message to Jiang Renyi and Jiang Rendao, who were outside, to collect all the materials needed to refine the Deep Earth Halberd. After sending the message, Jiang Chengxuan calmed down again and began to think about what he was going to do next. Now that the body tempering mission had been completed, it was probably not so easy to improve again in a short period of time. In that case, the only thing he could do now was to either continue cultivating and try to increase his alchemy to Level 3. Given that he had just broken through to the sixth level of the Violet Palace, it would probably take a long time to cultivate his current level to perfection. In that case, the only thing he could do now was to raise his alchemy level to Level 3. At that time, with the system¡¯s style, it should give him the corresponding reward. After thinking it through, Jiang Chengxuan no longer hesitated. A high-grade Level 2 furnace appeared in front of him. As the coal-seam fire burned, Jiang Chengxuan had already taken out many Level 2 spiritual herbs from his body. He wanted to warm up first and find a feel for it. Fortunately, both he and Shen Ruyan had prepared a lot of resources before they went into seclusion. Therefore, Jiang Chengxuan did not have to worry too much about resources. Soon, he successfully refined a furnace of Foundation Establishment Pills. There were five pills, each of excellent quality. Then, he continued to try to refine a few furnaces of mid-grade Level 2 and high-grade Level 2 pills. When he felt that it was about time, Jiang Chengxuan decisively took out a batch of Level 3 spiritual herbs from his body. What he planned to refine next was also a relatively common Level 3 pill. It was called the Essence Nurturing Pill that could help early-stage Violet Palace cultivators increase their Dharmic power. However, after consuming this pill once, your body would build up quite a bit of resistance. Therefore, most early-stage Violet Palace cultivators could at most use two to three pills. Any more and the effect of the Essence Nurturing Pill would be greatly reduced. It would basically become useless. However, to many cultivators who had just entered the Violet Palace, the Essence Nurturing Pill was their first choice to increase their Dharmic power. At this moment.. Chapter 246 - Chapter 246: Body Tempering with Starlight, Great Chapter 246: Body Tempering with Starlight, Great Advancement in Strength (3) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan had already purified all the herbs needed to refine the Essence Nurturing Pill. What was left was to refine these purified herbs and try to condense them into pills. During this process, the first thing to resolve was the repulsion between various herbs. On this, Jiang Chengxuan had already gained a lot of insights from countless alchemy practices in the past. Therefore, when he came to this step of refining pills, although he encountered some obstacles, it did not affect him much. A few days later, he had already condensed a ball of green medicinal liquid into the shape of several pills. However, at this moment, two of the pills suddenly trembled for some reason. Then, they turned into a pile of ashes and disappeared. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression did not change. He still controlled the furnace fire and cast several spells at the same time, trying to condense the remaining two pills. Unfortunately, just as he had already smoothed out the bumps on the surface of the two pills, the two pills suddenly seemed to be squeezed by some external force and exploded into ashes with a pop. Jiang Chengxuan let out a long sigh. However, he did not feel defeated. In fact, he never thought that he could succeed in one go. With this failure as an example, Jiang Chengxuan quickly understood the reason he failed. At that moment, he took out another batch of herbs needed to refine the Essence Nurturing Pill and prepared to continue the second attempt. A few days later. A clear medicinal fragrance suddenly wafted out from the pill furnace in front of Jiang Chengxuan. However, soon, this medicinal fragrance was tainted with a charred smell. After a while, the two Essence Nurturing Pills that had already taken shape in the pill furnace immediately turned into two black balls. He failed again. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes were calm. After this failure, he understood where the biggest problem lay. He lowered the temperature of the coal-seam fire and took out another batch of herbs. Time passed slowly. About half a month later. A clear medicinal fragrance wafted out of the pill furnace in front of Jiang Chengxuan again. At first, this medicinal fragrance was not very strong, but as Jiang Chengxuan cast the pill formation spells, the concentration of the medicinal fragrance in the pill furnace was increasing. When this medicinal fragrance reached a certain point, one of the pills in the furnace suddenly turned yellow. Jiang Chengxuan ignored this. He continued to control the fire and finished the last pill in the furnace. Finally. Several more hours passed. As Jiang Chengxuan cast the last pill formation spell into the furnace in front of him, one of the green pills finally stabilized. A pure pill fragrance slowly floated out of the furnace. Jiang Chengxuan raised his hand and slapped the lid of the furnace. With a swoosh, the green Level 3 Essence Nurturing Pill landed in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand. It was not of high quality, but it wasn¡¯t bad either. Especially for a newbie like him who had just become a Level 3 alchemist, it was already impressive that the first Level 3 pill he made could reach this quality. With this in mind, Jiang Chengxuan quickly put away the Essence Nurturing Pill. At the same time, a familiar electronic voice sounded in his mind.. Chapter 249 - Chapter 249: Arriving at the Zheng Nation, Daoist Tong Hai Chapter 249: Arriving at the Zheng Nation, Daoist Tong Hai Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations There was something Liu Linglong did not say but implied, which was that even if she was really lucky enough to obtain the Earth Source Crystal, she might not be able to bring it back. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan obviously knew this. Therefore, after confirming the information from Liu Linglong again, the couple immediately decided to go to the Hundred Treasure Market of the Zheng Nation together. Going from the Liang Nation to the Zheng Nation was different from going to the Yun Nation or the Yan Nation. The distance between the two nations was an astronomical figure. If they planned to fly to the market, the Earth Source Crystal would probably have been bought by someone before they reached their destination. Fortunately, the Liang, Yun, and Yan nations had large teleportation arrays with the Shu and Zheng Nations. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan planned to take the teleportation array to the Zheng Nation. After that, they would fly to the Hundred Treasure Market. At this moment, the couple sent a message to Jiang Rendao, telling him that they were going to the Zheng Nation. Then, they went to a teleportation array under the jurisdiction of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. However, when they arrived at the teleportation array, a few disciples of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion who were in charge of guarding the teleportation array told them that the teleportation array to the Zheng Nation would not open for about half a month. This made the couple frown. If they were delayed for another half a month, they could forget about obtaining the Earth Source Crystal. Therefore, no matter what, they had to reach the Hundred Treasure Market as soon as possible. Thinking of this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately looked at the disciples in charge of the teleportation array and said, ¡°Young friends, can¡¯t you make an exception for us? We are willing to pay double the cost for using the teleportation array. How about that?¡± When they heard Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, they immediately looked troubled. It was really not something a small Foundation Establishment cultivator like them could decide. Even if Jiang Chengxuan was willing to pay double the teleportation fee, they did not dare to agree easily. Just as they were about to reject Jiang Chengxuan, a soft voice suddenly sounded in their ears. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, Fellow Daoist Shen, are you going to the Zheng Nation?¡± The couple turned around to find that Hua Mengyou, who was wearing a light purple dress, was in front of them. The array guardians were shocked. Without another word, he immediately bowed to Hua Mengyou and said, ¡°Greetings, Supreme Elder Hua!¡± ¡°Good.¡± Hua Mengyou nodded slightly at them. Then, she turned her gaze to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded. ¡°Yes, we do want to take the teleportation array to the Zheng Nation. Unfortunately, we are told that it won¡¯t open for another half a month. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Hua can help? The two of us are willing to pay double the spiritual stones needed to use the teleportation array. How¡¯s that?¡± Hua Mengyou smiled. ¡°It¡¯s just using the teleportation array. What is the big deal? I¡¯ll get them to activate the teleportation array for you. As for the spiritual stones, don¡¯t mention it. If anything similar happens in the future, you can send me a message and 1¡¯11 help you resolve it.¡± As she spoke, Hua Mengyou turned to look at a female cultivator in a green dress and said, ¡°Si Xuan, open the teleportation array for Fellow Daoist Jiang and his Dao companion.¡± When Si Xuan heard this, she immediately bowed and said, ¡°Yes.¡± Soon, she activated the teleportation array with the other cultivators present. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately cupped their fists and thanked Hua Mengyou. ¡°Fellow Daoist Hua, thank you for this. When you are free, please come to the Jiang family so that we can entertain you with hospitality.¡± ¡°Definitely.¡± Hua Mengyou also smiled and cupped her fists. ¡°I will. I wish you a safe trip.¡± ¡°Okay, take care.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately stepped onto the teleportation array. Buzz, buzz, buzz! As soon as the two of them stepped onto the teleportation array, they felt a strong sense of weightlessness. Immediately after, a force wrapped around them and they quickly disappeared on the spot. When they reappeared, they had already arrived at the exit of another teleportation array. There were also a few Foundation Establishment cultivators guarding this teleportation array. When they saw the teleportation array lit up and two figures walk out of it, they were first surprised, but they quickly reacted and immediately cupped their fists politely. ¡°Greetings, seniors. Seniors, I wonder if there¡¯s anything you need our help with?¡± Looking up, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan quickly recognized that these people were wearing the clothes of a Golden Core Sect called the Guanglin Sect in the Zheng Nation. It was said that this sect was quite powerful, not inferior to the Jade Water Sword Pavilion of the Liang Nation. Most importantly, there were more than one or two Golden Core sects like the Guanglin Sect in the Zheng and Shu Nations. There were as many as four or five.. Chapter 250 - Chapter 250: Arriving at the Zheng Nation, Daoist Tong Hai (2) Chapter 250: Arriving at the Zheng Nation, Daoist Tong Hai (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations This was also why among the five nations of the Cangnan Region, the Liang, Yun, and Yan Nations were regarded as an entity, and the Shu and Zheng Nations were regarded as an entity. It was not only because of the distance between them, but also because of the difference in strength between them. The land size and resources of both sides were on different levels. As far as Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan knew, the Zheng Nation was almost as large as the Liang and Yun Nations combined. From this, it could be inferred that the cultivation resources in Zheng and Shu Nations were definitely several times more than the Liang, Yun, and Yan Nations. ¡°That won¡¯t be necessary.¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan waved at the Foundation Establishment cultivators in front of him. Then, he left quickly with Shen Ruyan. Before coming, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had already learned a lot about the cultivation world of the Zheng Nation, including the route to the Hundred Treasure Market. From their current location, the journey to the Hundred Treasure Market was not too far. With their current strength, it would only take them half a day at most. As soon as they arrived at the Hundred Treasure Market, the two of them saw Liu Linglong and a few Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Jiang family already waiting for them at the entrance of the market. Seeing the two of them arrive, Liu Linglong and the others immediately went forward. After the two sides greeted each other, Liu Linglong said, ¡°Brother Jiang, Sister Shen, 1 just received news that the cultivator with the Earth Source Crystal is preparing to hold a small trade fair in the Jade Restaurant he opened in three days. When the time comes, he will most likely take out that Earth Source Crystal for people to bid.¡± Ever since more than ten years ago. After Liu Linglong successfully broke through to the Violet Palace, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan asked her to change the way she addressed them. At first, Liu Linglong felt that it was not appropriate to call them brother and sister. However, the couple insisted, so Liu Linglong didn¡¯t refuse. Now, the relationship between them was clearly much closer than before. Upon hearing Liu Linglong¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan frowned. Bidding the Earth Source Crystal in a trade fair would undoubtedly decrease the chance of them obtaining it. If they wanted to obtain it, they would probably have to pay a price more than what it was worth. Moreover, during this process, they might even offend some people. ¡°Is there any way to contact that fellow Daoist to let him sell the Earth Source Crystal to us in private. It¡¯s ok if we have to pay a higher price.¡± After careful consideration, Jiang Chengxuan thought that this was the best solution. In his opinion, the reason why the other party wanted to hold a trade fair was to sell the Earth Source Crystal for a good price. Since this was the reason, there was naturally room for negotiation. As long as they could obtain the Earth Source Crystal, even if they really had to pay a higher price, they didn¡¯t mind. However, Liu Linglong shook her head with a bitter smile. ¡°Brother Jiang, I¡¯m afraid we can¡¯t do that.¡± ¡°Why?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were puzzled. A trace of doubt appeared on their faces. Liu Linglong continued, ¡°As far as I know, other than us, there are also some cultivators from Golden Core sects and families who want the Earth Source Crystal in his hand. If he really sold the Earth Source Crystal to us in private, he would undoubtedly offend those people. To him, this is clearly not worth it.¡± ¡°It seems that he wants to sell the Earth Source Crystal for a good price and avoid trouble at the same time.¡± Upon hearing Liu Linglong¡¯s words, Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but say. ¡°In that case, we can forget about that idea. It¡¯s basically impossible to obtain the Earth Source Crystal in private.¡± At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan and the others did not stay any longer. Soon, under the lead of Liu Linglong and the others, they arrived at an inn that had been arranged beforehand. They were prepared to attend the small Trade Fair in three days. At the same time, 10 to 20 invitations were suddenly sent out from the Jade Restaurant to many different places. Jiang Chengxuan also received an invitation from the other party. The content was the same as what Liu Linglong had said before. Three days later, a small Trade Fair would be held at the Jade Restaurant, and the host hoped that they could participate on time. Just like that, three days passed in a flash. This day. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Liu Linglong, and a few Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the Jiang family went to the top floor of the Jade Restaurant where the small trade fair would be held. When Jiang Chengxuan and the others arrived, they realized that there were already more than ten people here, most of them above the Violet Palace. Jiang Chengxuan and the others sat and waited. Gradually, more people came, but not too many. About four hours later, there were no more newcomers. Jiang Chengxuan took a look around and realized that there were less than 30 people qualified to participate in this Trade Fair. This scale could indeed be said to be a small Trade Fair. ¡°Haha!¡± At this moment, a hearty laugh suddenly came from the door. Everyone immediately turned around to find a middle-aged man in luxurious clothes who looked to be in his forties and had a stable cultivation level at the ninth level of the Violet Palace suddenly walked in. This person was the initiator of this small Trade Fair and also the person who had the Earth Source Crystal. He was Daoist Tong Hai from the Primordial Yang Valley, one of the four Golden Core forces in the Zheng Nation. He cupped his fists at everyone present and said, ¡°Thank you, fellow Daoists, for giving me face and participating in the small Trade Fair I organized. Without further ado, let¡¯s begin.¡± With that, Daoist Tong Hai shifted his gaze to a man in a brocade robe and said with a smile, ¡°Young Marquis, how about we start with you?¡± As soon as he finished speaking, everyone¡¯s gazes immediately landed on the man in a brocade robe called Young Marquis. This man was called Shangguan Sheng, the most beloved son of the Marquis of Dingyuan. He was not even 300 years old, but he was already at the seventh level of the Violet Palace. He was the junior with the highest chance of advancing to the Golden Core in the Shangguan family. When he heard Daoist Tong 1 lai¡¯s words, he immediately laughed. Then, he pushed out two beautiful women with graceful figures from behind him. Most importantly, the cultivation of these two women had reached the seventh level of the Foundation Establishment. At this moment, the Young Marquis, Shangguan Sheng, said, ¡°Since Brother Tong Hai said so, 1 naturally won¡¯t stand on ceremony. Here. The two female servants at the late-stage Foundation Establishment are not only virgins, but they are also good at serving people. They are things I specially chose to exchange for treasures with Fellow Daoists present. I wonder if any of you are interested. If there is, you can show me the treasure you have and give me a price. If I¡¯m satisfied, these two female servants will be yours..¡± Chapter 251 - Chapter 251: The Last Item, Earth Source Crystal Chapter 251: The Last Item, Earth Source Crystal Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Seeing the ¡®items¡¯ that Shangguan Sheng took out, many people present actually revealed interested expressions. Obviously, they were already used to such ¡°items¡±. Only Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had a look of belief on their faces. Obviously, they did not expect that a cultivator could be traded and sold in the Zheng Nation. Moreover, the two cultivators being sold were at the late stage Foundation Establishment. If such a thing happened in the Liang, Yun, or Yan Nations, they would probably have long been labeled as demonic cultivators and be wanted by the entire nation. This was because this kind of thing was strictly forbidden by the three nations, at least on the surface. Even if you were the biological son of a Golden Core cultivator, it was no exception. But here¡­ Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s hearts sank. ¡°Oh? Two female servants at the late-stage Foundation Establishment? It just so happens that I need two late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators who can be used to test medicine. I¡¯ll use this Purple-Patterned Essence Pill to exchange for them. What do you think, Young Marquis?¡± At this moment, a long-bearded old man in a purple robe suddenly smiled and looked at Shangguan Sheng. Hearing his words, the faces of the two Foundation Establishment female servants behind Shangguan Sheng turned extremely pale. Clearly, they knew very well how miserable their life would be if they really fell into the hands of that long-bearded old man. At that time, death would probably be an extravagant hope. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s expressions turned ugly. As alchemists, they knew very well what the so-called pill testing was. Fortunately, at this moment, a pale-faced man suddenly spoke with a smile. ¡°Alchemist Lu Ming, you want to exchange for two female servants with just one Purple-Patterned Essence Pill? Aren¡¯t you being too stingy? Besides, what a waste to use such beautiful female servants to test pills.¡± As he spoke, the pale-faced man turned to Shangguan Sheng and smiled. ¡°Young Marquis, you know that I¡¯ve never rejected such high-quality female slaves. This is a Purple Sun Gem. Using it to exchange for your two female slaves should be enough to express my sincerity, right?¡± As he spoke, the pale-faced man took out a stone that emitted a purple glow and was accompanied by waves of heat. Seeing the stone, Shangguan Sheng immediately sat up straight. He stared at the Purple Sun Gem for a while before a smile slowly appeared on his face. He nodded at the pale-faced man. ¡°Fellow Daoist Ouyang is indeed sincere. Alright, these two female servants will be yours from now on, Fellow Daoist Ouyang.¡± ¡°Hahaha!¡± As he laughed, the pale-faced man called Ouyang Xuan immediately opened his arms. Then, the two beautiful female cultivators fell into his arms uncontrollably. Not only were the two female cultivators not happy, but they were even more terrified. This was because Ouyang Xuan was a well-known womanizer. In the past, countless female cultivators had been tortured to death by him. If the two of them fell into his hands, their outcome would not be much better than falling into Alchemist Lu Ming¡¯s hands. Although Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were disgusted by this trade, they had no intention of standing up for the two female cultivators. At the end of the day, they were here to compete for the Earth Source Crystal, not to meddle in other people¡¯s business. At this moment, another beautiful woman in palace clothes stood up. It was not difficult to guess from her calm expression that even though she was also a female cultivator, she was used to what had just happened and did not look surprised at all. She took out two jade boxes from her body and opened them. Inside were a palm-sized yellow horn and a silver flower. ¡°The horn of a Level 3 Single-Horned Pegasus and a Level 3 Brilliant Star Flower.¡± She looked at everyone present and continued, ¡°If you have a Glorious Star Pill or a Level 3 metal-element spiritual item, you can exchange it with me.¡± Hearing her words, a few people immediately spoke. ¡°Fellow Daoist, I have a Level 3 metal-element Heavenly Water. I wonder if I can exchange it with you for the horn of that Level 3 Single-Horned Pegasus?¡± ¡°I have a pill that has the same effect as the Glorious Star Pill. I wonder if 1 can exchange it for the Brilliant Star Flower.¡± Chapter 252 - Chapter 252: The Last Item, Earth Source Crystal (2) Chapter 252: The Last Item, Earth Source Crystal (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Soon, the two items of the beautiful woman in palace clothes were quickly exchanged. Just like that, the Trade Fair proceeded in an orderly manner. It was finally Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s turn. Jiang Chengxuan took out two items from his body. The two items were a jade bottle and a fist-sized red sandstone. The former was a medicinal pill commonly used by Violet Palace cultivators. It was called the Sea True Pill and was used to replenish the Dharmic power consumed. The latter was a high-grade Level 3 precious material, the Red Yellow Mystic Sand, that could increase the power of fire-element Dharma treasures. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°A bottle of Sea True Pills and a lump of Red Yellow Mystic Sand. I don¡¯t think I need to say much about the value of these two things. ¡°My Dao companion and I want to exchange for earth-element treasures of the same quality and lightning-element treasures. I wonder if anyone here has it.¡± As soon as he said that, some of the people present couldn¡¯t help but size up him and Shen Ruyan. Then, a cold-looking man took out a piece of jade that was surrounded by silver lightning. ¡°I wonder if 1 can exchange the high-grade Level 3 Taibai Thunder Jade with you for the Red Yellow Mystic Sand?¡± Eh? Taibai Thunder Jade? Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately looked at the jade stone that the cold-looking man took out. Shen Ruyan shook her head. ¡°Your Taibai Thunder Jade is too small. If you want to exchange it, you need to add something else.¡± Hearing this, the cold-looking man paused for a moment before saying, ¡°A piece of Taibai Thunder Jade and 50,000 spiritual stones. What do you think?¡± ¡°Deal.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded. Soon, both parties completed this deal. At this moment, Ouyang Xuan smiled and said, ¡°Fellow Daoist, why don¡¯t you exchange that bottle of Sea True Pills with me? I¡¯ll exchange this with you.¡± Then, Ouyang Xuan took out a jade bottle from his body and opened it, revealing the Earth Spiritual Dew inside. And this thing was one of the main supplementary materials Jiang Chengxuan needed to refine the Deep Earth Halberd. Neither Jiang Chengxuan nor Shen Ruyan had a good impression of someone like Ouyang Xuan, but this did not stop them from exchanging what they wanted. Jiang Chengxuan nodded and said, ¡°Sure.¡± By the time the two of them finished trading, this small Trade Fair was almost at its end. Including Jiang Chengxuan, most of the people present turned to look at Daoist Tong Hai. Clearly, everyone was waiting for him to take out the last batch of items to be traded. Daoist Tong Hai also knew this very well. He smiled at everyone. Then, he took out three things from his body. They were a crystal that emitted a heavy aura, a bottle of flawless white medicinal pills, and a yellow jade slip. Daoist Tong Hai said, ¡°The first one is Earth Source Crystal, the second one is a bottle of Cloud Rush Pill, and the third one is a mid-grade Level 3 pill formula. There is no need for me to elaborate on the value of these three items. If you¡¯re interested, you can make a bid you deem fit. Of course. If you have any spiritual items that can be used to form a Core, you can take all three of them.¡± Spiritual item to form the Core? Hearing that, everyone present smiled bitterly with a shake of their head. Obviously, they didn¡¯t take it to heart. Even if they really had a Core Formation spiritual item, they would not take it out. Alchemist Lu Ming was the first to speak. ¡°Fellow Daoist Tong Hai, may 1 ask what kind of pill formula is recorded in the mid-grade Level 3 pill formula jade slip?¡± Clearly, as an alchemist, Lu Ming was more interested in the pill formula. Daoist Tong Hai said, ¡°It¡¯s a breakthrough pill formula for small bottlenecks. If Alchemist Lu Ming is interested, you can exchange it and study it.¡± ¡°A breakthrough pill formula for small bottlenecks?¡± Upon hearing this, Alchemist Lu Ming was clearly tempted. He thought for a moment and took out several bottles of pills from his body. Then, he pushed them to Daoist Tong Hai. ¡°Fellow Daoist Tong Hai, you can take a look at these pills I refined. Are they enough to exchange for your pill formula?¡± After taking the pills from Alchemist Lu Ming, Daoist Tong Hai took a closer look and nodded at him. ¡°Sure.¡± Alchemist Lu Ming was overjoyed. He took the jade slip and looked at it carefully. At the same time, everyone began to fight for the Earth Source Crystal and the bottle of Cloud Rush Pill. As a top-notch false Level 4 earth-element spiritual item, the value of the Earth Source Crystal was needless to say. The competition for the bottle of Cloud Rush Pills was also intense because it could help cultivators above the seventh level of the Violet Palace increase their Dharmic power. In the end, the bottle of Cloud Rush Pills was exchanged by an eighth level Violet Palace cultivator from the Guanglin Sect. After that, only the false Level 4 Earth Source Crystal was left. At this moment, the Young Marquis, Shangguan Sheng, said, ¡°Brother Tong Hai, I¡¯ll use a high-grade Level 3 Dharma treasure and 200,000 spiritual stones to exchange for this Earth Source Crystal of yours. What do you think?¡± As he spoke, he hurriedly took out a net-shaped Dharma treasure. From the appearance of this treasure, one could infer that it was used to trap and restrain the enemy. However, Daoist Tong Hai refrained from giving a prompt reply. After that, someone took out several spiritual items, precious materials, or Dharma treasures. However, Daoist Tong Hai had no intention of exchanging his Earth Source Crystal yet. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who had been silent, couldn¡¯t help but look at each other. At this moment, they both knew that if they wanted to exchange for the Earth Source Crystal from Daoist Tong Hai, they had to take out something really, really good. At the thought of this, the storage ring in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand flashed. In the next moment, a jade box appeared in his hand. Seeing the jade box Jiang Chengxuan took out, everyone¡¯s attention was attracted. Daoist Tong Hai was no exception. Jiang Chengxuan smiled and opened the jade box. In the jade box, there was a fruit that looked like a strawberry. It emitted a rich fragrance. When everyone smelled it, they looked intoxicated. ¡°This is¡­ Cave Vermillion Fruit!¡± Suddenly, someone recognized the identity of the spiritual fruit and could not help but exclaim in shock. This was a spiritual fruit that could strengthen a cultivator¡¯s soul. In the cultivation world, any spiritual item that could increase the strength of a cultivator¡¯s soul or Primordial Spirit was quite precious. This was also one of the spiritual resources that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had obtained from the secret treasure left behind by Shen Ruyan in her previous life. Moreover, it was the least precious one among them. At the moment, this fruit was no longer useful to Jiang Chengxuan or Shen Ruyan. However, they believed that this fruit was quite tempting to most late-stage or even ninth-level Violet Palace cultivators. Although its value was slightly inferior to the false Level 4 Earth Source Crystal, If Daoist Tong Hai had the intention to increase the strength of his soul, he would definitely not miss such a treasure. Indeed. When Daoist Tong Hai saw the Cave Vermillion Fruit that Jiang Chengxuan took out, his eyes lit up with excitement. He immediately turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan and said hurriedly, ¡°Fellow Daoist, can I take a closer look at the Cave Vermillion Fruit you took out first?¡± Chapter 253 - Chapter 253: Ripping Off the Disguise Chapter 253: Ripping Off the Disguise Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Of course.¡± Jiang Chengxuan was not afraid that he would run away with the fruit. He immediately pushed the jade box containing the Cave Vermillion Fruit in front of Daoist Tong Hai. Daoist Tong Hai picked up the jade box and looked at it carefully. After a while. He closed the jade box and looked at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Fellow Daoist, do you plan to use this Cave Vermillion Fruit to exchange for the Earth Source Crystal?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°What do you think?¡± ¡°Deal.¡± Daoist Tong Hai clearly had no intention of bargaining with Jiang Chengxuan. Compared to the Earth Source Crystal, this Cave Vermillion Fruit was more important to him. In order to avoid any accidents, he immediately pushed the jade box containing the Earth Source Crystal to Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan was delighted. He did not expect this deal to go much smoother than he had expected. However, at this moment, the Young Marquis, Shangguan Sheng, suddenly looked at Jiang Chengxuan and said, ¡°Fellow Daoist, to be honest, I¡¯m actually very interested in the Cave Vermillion Fruit you just traded away. I wonder if you have any more treasures that can strengthen the soul?¡± As soon as he finished speaking, everyone turned to look at him. This made Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan frown. Jiang Chengxuan replied calmly, ¡°Sorry, we only have one such treasure.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Shangguan Sheng nodded noncommittally and didn¡¯t say anything else. Just like that, the Trade Fair ended. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Liu Linglong didn¡¯t stay for long. After bidding farewell to Daoist Tong Hai, they left the Jade Restaurant. Looking at the departing figures of everyone, the Young Marquis, Shangguan Sheng, who had yet to leave, suddenly looked at Daoist Tong Hai, the host of this Trade Fair, and said, ¡°Brother Tong Hai, do you really believe that the two people just now didn¡¯t have any other spiritual items like the Cave Vermillion Fruit?¡± ¡°Hmm? Young Marquis, are you¡­?¡± Daoist Tong Hai suddenly narrowed his eyes. Shangguan Sheng chuckled and said, ¡°Actually, it¡¯s nothing. I just want to see if I have the chance to obtain a spiritual item that can strengthen the soul. I wonder if Brother Tong Hai is interested in coming with me to take a look?¡± Upon hearing Shangguan Sheng¡¯s words, Ouyang Xuan, Alchemist Lu Ming, and the others who were still present could not help but feel a little tempted. On the other hand, Daoist Tong Hai shook his head decisively. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Young Marquis. 1 already have the Cave Vermillion Fruit. I don¡¯t need a second one for the time being. Therefore, 1 will not partake in this.¡± As the initiator of this Trade Fair, Daoist Tong Hai knew very well how great the impact on his reputation would be if he really agreed to go with Shangguan Sheng. Perhaps from now on, no one would be willing to participate in the Trade Fair he organized. Of course, there were not enough benefits, which was also the main reason why Daoist Tong Hai was unwilling to get involved. If he was 100% sure that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had Core Condensing Pills and Golden Core Formation spiritual items, Then, even if he had to throw away the reputation he had accumulated over the years, he would not hesitate. There was another reason why Daoist Tong Hai was unwilling to accept Shangguan Sheng¡¯s suggestion. And that was the strength of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who were at the seven level and eighth level of the Violet Palace respectively. Not to mention the fact that Shen Ruyan, another Violet Palace cultivator of the Shen family, was beside them. Daoist Tong Hai did not think that it would be easy to take them down. Without paying a heavy price, it was impossible. To put it bluntly, the cons outweighed the pros. He, Daoist Tong Hai, was not so stupid. Seeing that Daoist Tong Hai was determined, Shangguan Sheng had no choice but to give up. Daoist Tong Hai was not an existence he could control. Putting aside the fact that his cultivation was not as high as Daoist Tong Hai¡¯s, even in terms of background, Daoist Tong Hai, who came from one of the four Golden Core forces, the Primordial Yang Valley, was not inferior to him at all. Just as Shangguan Sheng was about to give up on this plan, two voice transmissions suddenly sounded in his ears. They were from Ouyang Xuan and Alchemist Lu Ming. After a while. The three of them left the Jade Restaurant together. After leaving the Jade Restaurant, Shangguan Sheng quickly sent a message. Soon, an old man at the ninth level of the Violet Palace appeared in front of Shangguan Sheng. He bowed to Shangguan Sheng and said respectfully, ¡°Greetings, Young Marquis.¡± Shangguan Sheng waved his hand. ¡°There¡¯s no need for the formalities, Elder Wang. By the way, have you done what I asked you to do just now?¡± Elder Wang nodded. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Young Marquis. Now, I¡¯ve already informed the various teleportation arrays in the market to not provide service for those people. Those people from Liang Nation won¡¯t be able to return through the teleportation arrays..¡± Chapter 254 - Chapter 254: Ripping Off the Disguise (2) Chapter 254: Ripping Off the Disguise (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Well done.¡± Shangguan Sheng nodded in satisfaction. ¡°Next, we just have to wait.¡± Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and the others looked at the teleportation arrays that were temporarily closed to the public with a frown. Was there really such a coincidence in this world? Just as they were about to return to Liang Nation through the teleportation array, they were told that the teleportation array to other nations was temporarily closed to the public. Was this an excuse or a method to deal with them? At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan concealed themselves. After waiting for a while, they saw other cultivators wanting to take the teleportation array. Just a moment ago, they were told that the teleportation array to other nations was temporarily closed, but now, it was opened for others¡­ Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan narrowed their eyes. At this point, even a fool would know that they were targeted. The only thing they could not be sure of was who was targeting them. Daoist Tong Hai? Or was it the Young Marquis? Or was it someone else? They had never had a grudge against anyone or made any enemies in the Zheng Nation. The only possibility left was that someone wanted to kill them for the possessions. It was really unexpected that a mere Cave Vermillion Fruit was enough to bring out the worst in people. At the same time, this also showed that the cultivation world of the Zheng Nation was much more chaotic than the Liang, Yun, and Yan Nations. The law of the jungle where the strong preyed on the weak was vividly reflected. ¡°Brother Jiang, Sister Shen, what should we do now?¡± Liu Linglong clearly realized their difficult situation. Her expression was troubled. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Since they don¡¯t want us to leave this place, we might as well do as they wish. At most, we¡¯ll go to the Shu Nation first and take the teleportation array back to Liang Nation therein. Anyway, the Shu Nation was not far from the Zheng Nation. 1 don¡¯t believe that they can exert influence in the territory of the Shu Nation.¡± In fact. Jiang Chengxuan left something unsaid. That was, he wanted to see who the person hiding behind the scenes was. With his and Shen Ruyan¡¯s current strength, they had nothing to be afraid of unless it was a Golden Core. Moreover, even if they were really unlucky to encounter a Golden Core, with their methods and trump cards, it was not completely impossible for them to escape unscathed. Soon, Jiang Chengxuan and the others arrived at the exit of the market. Then, Jiang Chengxuan took out a low-grade Level 3 treasure ship from his body. After they all boarded the treasure ship, they quickly left the Hundred Treasure Market. Not long after Jiang Chengxuan and the others left, four late-stage Violet Palace spiritual pressures disappeared from the Hundred Treasure Market. They were Shangguan Sheng, Elder Wang, Ouyang Xuan, and Alchemist Lu Ming. About twenty minutes later, Jiang Chengxuan and the others, who were driving the Level 3 treasure ship, suddenly sensed something and could not help but turn around. There, four streaks of light were rapidly approaching their treasure ship. This made Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan narrow their eyes. Liu Linglong¡¯s expression changed drastically as she said, ¡°It¡¯s them!¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were not particularly surprised to see Shangguan Sheng, but the appearance of Elder Wang caught them off guard. However, they quickly reacted. From the looks of it, he should be a cultivator or a guest elder nurtured by the Shangguan family. It seemed that Shangguan Sheng was well prepared. A trace of coldness flashed across Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. He and Shen Ruyan looked at each other and made up their minds. At the same time. Shangguan Sheng, Elder Wang, Ouyang Xuan, and Alchemist Lu Ming were already approaching the treasure ship that Jiang Chengxuan and the others were on. Shangguan Sheng was the first to speak. ¡°Since you have come to the Zheng Nation, why are you in such a hurry to leave? I still have something to ask of you. Please help me.¡± As he spoke, Shangguan Sheng and the other three had already caught up to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s treasure ship. Moreover, the four of them surrounded the treasure ship from four directions. Upon seeing this, Liu Linglong¡¯s beautiful eyes immediately revealed a hint of anger. She looked at Shangguan Sheng and said coldly, ¡°Young Marquis, is this attitude you are supposed to have when you are asking for help? Aren¡¯t you going overboard?¡± Shangguan Sheng sized up Liu Linglong. He smiled faintly and said, ¡°Hehe, I think you have misunderstood me. Whether 1 go overboard or not now is actually not up to me, but up to you.¡± Before Liu Linglong or Jiang Chengxuan could speak, Shangguan Sheng continued, ¡°When we were at the Trade Fair just now, I saw that you seemed to have many treasures on you. Coincidentally, I lack a batch of cultivation resources recently. Especially ones that can strengthen the soul. If you are willing to part with your treasures and give them to me, 1 will apologize for my impudent behavior. What do you think?¡± To put it bluntly, he, Shangguan Sheng, wanted to take what Jiang Chengxuan and the others had for free. Jiang Chengxuan sneered. ¡°What if we don¡¯t have the things you want?¡± Jiang Chengxuan suddenly said. Hearing his words, Shangguan Sheng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly before he smiled. ¡°Is that so? Then, we will have to trouble you to hand over the storage rings in your hands to us for inspection. If there¡¯s nothing on you that we need, we¡¯ll let you leave. How about that?¡± Handing over my storage ring for inspection? He actually has the cheeks to say that! Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were no longer in the mood to talk nonsense with these guys. Their expressions turned cold as they slowly spat out two words. ¡°Get lost!¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± These words put a frown on Shangguan Sheng and the others¡¯ faces. Shangguan Sheng could no longer be bothered to keep up his disguise and looked at Jiang Chengxuan and the others coldly. ¡°You wanted to treat you nicely but you wouldn¡¯t appreciate it. In that case, don¡¯t blame us for being rude!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, he made a move. He raised his hand and waved. A spear with an orange surface suddenly charged towards Jiang Chengxuan and the others! Elder Wang, Ouyang Xuan, and Alchemist Lu Ming, who were with him, did not stay idle and attacked at the same time. Elder Wang extended his hand. A long saber wrapped in lightning instantly slashed towards the Level 3 treasure ship. Clearly, he had the intention to destroy the treasure shop first. As for Ouyang Xuan and Alchemist Lu Ming¡­ The former opened his mouth and spat. A flag with countless beautiful women drawn on it appeared in the air. The phantoms of enchanting women and men kept disturbing Jiang Chengxuan and the others, causing Liu Linglong¡¯s fair face to slowly turn red. Her breathing also became a little heavy. ¡°Linglong, wake up!¡± Crack¡ª Suddenly, a thunderous sound appeared in Liu Linglong¡¯s ear, pulling her back to reality with a start.. Chapter 255 - Chapter 255: Three Dead and One Escaped Chapter 255: Three Dead and One Escaped Translator: HenycE? Translations Editor: Henyce Translations At the same time, Alchemist Lu Ming took out a ball of white flames. This flame was silent and difficult to detect with divine sense. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had a divine sense far more sensitive than ordinary people, they might not have noticed the white flame even if it approached. What kind of flame was this? How could it be so strange? Liu Linglong, who had woken up, and the few juniors of the Jiang family were all shocked. On the other hand, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan quickly recognized the white flame. Shen Ruyan said, ¡°If I¡¯m not wrong, this flame should be one of the Heaven and Earth Flames called Obsidian Flame.11 The so-called Heaven and Earth Flames referred to the flames that were born naturally from heaven and earth. Each of these flames had their own characteristics. Take this Obsidian Flame for example. When this flame burned, it didn¡¯t make any sound and was very difficult to detect. It was one of rhe Heaven and Earth Flames that was extremely good at attacking and ambushing. The couple did not expect Alchemist Lu Ming to have such a good thing on him. These thoughts flashed through Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s minds, but their actions and reactions didn¡¯t slow down at all. Jiang Chengxuan took out his intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Golden Void Sword. A series of clangs sounded. It blocked both Shangguan Sheng s orange spear and Elder Wang¡¯s lightning saber. At the same time, Shen Ruyan threw out something. The Intrinsic Dharma treasure that she had already upgraded to high-grade Level 3, the Falling Thunder Heavenly Seal, suddenly shone brightly. Boom! As a thunderclap sounded, densely packed thunderbolts rained down, enveloping the flag that Ouyang Xuan had taken out and Alchemist Lu Ming¡¯s Obsidian Flame. Seeing this, the four of them were shocked. They never expected that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could block the combined attack of the four of them. Especially Elder Wang, who was at the ninth level of the Violet Palace. It seemed like they had underestimated their strength. A trace of ruthlessness flashed across Shangguan Sheng¡¯s eyes. He said to everyone, ¡°Elder Wang, Brother Ouyang, and Alchemist Lu Ming, let s not hold back. Let¡¯s go all out and get rid of them as soon as possible!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Shangguan Sheng instantly injected all his Dharmic power into the orange spear, causing the light on the surface of the spear to become even brighter. Buzz, buzz, buzz! Circles of vortex-like silver airflow began to appear on the tip of the orange spear, looking like it couldn¡¯t wait to be unleashed. Seeing this, Elder Wang, Ouyang Xuan, and rhe others also stopped holding back. Crackle¡ª The lightning on Elder Wang¡¯s lightning saber became brighter and brighter. Streaks of saber Qi that were enough to shatter a mountain kept colliding with the Golden Void Sword that Jiang Chengxuan summoned, emitting a thunderous sound. Facing two cultivators at the seventh level and rhe ninth level, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t panic at all. Instead, he was very at ease. An unnoticeable coldness gradually appeared in the depths of his eyes. Since you want to end this battle as soon as possible, 1¡¯11 fulfill your wish! Buzz! In an instant, a mountain surrounded by black and white airflow suddenly flew out of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s palm. Before Shangguan Sheng and Elder Wang could figure out what it was, two blinding divine lights shot out from the mountain, colliding with the orange spear and the lightning saber. In an instant, the orange spear and rhe lightning saber suddenly dimmed and flew towards the mountain. ¡°Not good, that¡¯s the Dual Polarity Divine Light!¡± Shangguan Sheng and Elder Wang¡¯s expressions changed drastically. How could they have thought that Jiang Chengxuan had such a thing that specialized in restraining their Dharma treasures. They immediately activated their Dharmic power to the maximum, wanting to retrieve their Dharma treasures. But that was futile. Under the Dual Polarity Divine Light, all Dharma treasures with metal attributes would be completely restrained and disconnected from their owners. Swoosh! At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan1 s intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Golden Void Sword, turned hundred feet long and slashed down at Shangguan Sheng and Elder Wang! Not good! Shangguan Sheng and Elder Wang, who were trying to retrieve their Dharma treasures, suddenly saw the Golden Void Sword descending and their pupils constricted. At that moment, they could no longer be bothered to retract their Dharma treasures. They flew backward with all their might. As they retreated, they each took out a defensive Dharma treasure, wanting to block Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attack. However, how could that attack be so easy to block? A pure golden light suddenly flickered on the Golden Void Sword. The sharpness of this treasure suddenly reached a peak. There was a tearing sound. The two defensive Dharma treasures that Shangguan Sheng and Elder Wang had each taken out were slashed into two on the spot by the Golden Void Sword that was augmented with extra sharpness. Then, it continued to charge forward, about to hit Shangguan Sheng and Elder Wang. At this moment, an extremely magnificent aura suddenly rose from Shangguan Sheng¡¯s body. Then, in front of him, a Level 4 defensive talisman turned into an extremely strong shield.. Chapter 256 - Chapter 256: Three Dead and One Escaped (2) Chapter 256: Three Dead and One Escaped (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations There was a loud bang. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Golden Void Sword struck the shield formed by the Level 4 defensive talisman and immediately caused a dazzling light to burst out. The shield was undamaged. Shangguan Sheng heaved a sigh of relief. Fortunately, he had the life-saving talisman that his father had given him. Otherwise, that attack just now¡­ Clang! Before he could heave a sigh of relief, he suddenly heard an extremely ear-piercing clang. He turned around to find that the Golden Void Sword that had just landed on his shield had already changed its target and slashed diagonally at Elder Wang! Elder Wang knew that he couldn¡¯t outrun the sword. A sharp glint flashed across his eyes as the blood in his body began to boil. He suddenly opened his fingers, and green threads suddenly shot out from his fingertips and wrapped around the Golden Void Sword. This was the Level 3 fixed-type divine power he had learned in the Mansion of the Marquis of Dingyuan. It was called the Thousand Manifestations Threads. Once used, not only could it trap the enemies, but it could also bind the Dharma treasures and divine powers the enemies were using. As he burned his blood, the power of this divine power increased by 30%. However, at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Golden Void Sword suddenly seemed to have been stimulated. The sharp light on its body became volatile. Following that, streaks of extremely sharp sword Qi shot out. The Thousand Manifestations Threads that Elder Wang used were cut off by the sword Qi released by the Golden Void Sword. ¡°How is that possible?¡± Shock flashed across Elder Wang¡¯s eyes. However, before he could react, the Golden Void Sword that was originally detectable within the range of his divine sense suddenly disappeared. He couldn¡¯t help but be stunned. Then, his expression changed drastically. BOOM! A black bead Dharma treasure had just flown out when it was sent flying by the invisible Golden Void Sword. Then, the sword flew past Elder Wang at a speed that Elder Wang could not detect with his divine sense. ¡°Arghhh¡­¡± Elder Wang widened his eyes. He lowered his head and looked at his body. His mouth opened and closed slightly, as if he wanted to say something. However, before he could make a sound¡­ A rumble suddenly came from inside his body. A surging sword Qi that was like a tsunami burst out of his body and tore him into pieces! ¡°Elder Wang!¡± Seeing this, Shangguan Sheng, who was still hiding behind the shield, and Ouyang Xuan and Alchemist Lu Ming, who were being beaten back by Shen Ruyan not far away, were shocked. They never expected that Elder Wang, who had the highest cultivation among the four of them, would die in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands first. How were they supposed to continue the fight? At that moment, the remaining three thought of escaping. Run! We have to leave this place immediately! With this in mind, Shangguan Sheng, Ouyang Xuan, and Alchemist Lu Ming no longer hesitated. As the three of them activated their Dharmic power to the maximum, their bodies turned into a streak of light and fled in the direction of the Hundred Treasure Market. Huh? You want to leave? Seeing that, a cold glint flashed across Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes. Clearly, they all had the same thought, which was to try their best to get rid of them. Immediately, the couple sped up their attacks. The Golden Void Sword turned invisible and chased after the three of them at an unbelievable speed. At the same time, blinding lightning lit up around Shen Ruyan. Crackles¡­ In the blink of an eye, she closed the distance between them. Sensing that they were about to be caught up, Shangguan Sheng and the other two were shocked. Especially Shangguan Sheng. He had witnessed Elder Wang¡¯s tragic death and was scared out of his wits. Also, as the most beloved son of the Marquis of Dingyuan, he had a bright future ahead of him. The chance of him condensing a Golden Core was quite probable. How could he be willing to die here like Elder Wang? Therefore, in the next moment, a trace of determination flashed in his eyes. He resolutely took out another talisman from his body and activated it. Buzz! The talisman turned into a beam of light that enveloped Shangguan Sheng in the blink of an eye and disappeared from the range of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s divine senses. Hmm? Another Level 4 escape talisman! Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes narrowed. They really did not expect that there was actually a second Level 4 talisman on Shangguan Sheng, and it was a Level 4 escape talisman. It seemed like that the Marquis of Dingyuna really valued his son. Thinking of this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan sped up again. Since Shangguan Sheng had already escaped, Ouyang Xuan and Alchemist Lu Ming could not be allowed to escape no matter what. BOOM! Shen Ruyan slapped out a ball of red and blue lightning. It was the divine power, the Fire and Water Divine Lightning What? Ouyang Xuan and Alchemist Lu Ming, who were fleeing at high speed, suddenly felt a huge danger coming from behind them. They panicked for no reason.. Chapter 257 - Chapter 257: Three Dead and One Escaped (3) Chapter 257: Three Dead and One Escaped (3) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations In the next moment, a pill furnace and a round shield flew out from Alchemist Lu Ming and Ouyang Xuan¡¯s bodies in an attempt to block the attack of the Fire and Water Divine Lightning. However, it was not so easy to block it. Upon collision, the defensive Dharma treasure taken out by Ouyang Xuan and Alchemist Lu Ming dimmed. The terrifying lightning continued to chase after the two of them. ¡°Fellow Daoists, what happened just now was purely a misunderstanding. Please¡­¡± Rumble! Before the two of them could finish begging, they were greeted by another of Shen Ruyan¡¯s intrinsic Dharma treasures, the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer! In an instant, five-colored lightning lit up in the sky, followed by the appearance of a hundred-foot-long sword Qi. There was a loud bang. The defensive Dharma treasures protecting Ouyang Xuan and Alchemist Lu Ming were immediately sent flying. Immediately after, a series of bangs sounded. Their protective spells and divine powers were all broken, and their bodies were covered in countless cracks. At the same time. An invisible sword light flashed past their already lacerated bodies, destroying their bodies and souls together, leaving only a pair of eyes that were filled with unwillingness and regret. From then on, among the four people who came to plunder them, three died and one escaped. If not for the fact that Shangguan Sheng had many life-saving methods, he would most likely end up the same. Putting away the storage rings on the three of them, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not linger at all. They quickly returned to Liu Linglong¡¯s side and took out the high-grade Level 3 treasure ship they had obtained before. After activating it with all their might, they sped towards the Shu Nation. After a while. An extremely terrifying aura suddenly descended on the place where Jiang Chengxuan and the others had fought. This person was wearing a long robe and was dressed like a middle-aged scholar. Looking at the spiritual pressure emitted from his body, it was not hard to tell that he was a genuine Golden Core cultivator. At this moment, beside him was the Young Marquis, Shangguan Sheng, who had escaped earlier. He looked at the messy battlefield in front of him, and a trace of fear appeared in the depths of his eyes, followed by a trace of resentment. He turned to look at the middle-aged scholar beside him and asked, ¡°Uncle Feng, how is it? Can we still catch up to them?¡± Feng Bocheng, the middle-aged scholar called Uncle Feng by Shangguan Sheng, shook his head. ¡°We can¡¯t catch up anymore. They left very decisively. Unless we can close all the teleportation arrays in the Shu Nation, there might be a chance. But that is clearly impossible. Perhaps the Marquis can exert that kind of influence, but that¡¯s even more impossible.¡± At this point, Feng Bocheng could not help but turn to look at Shangguan Sheng and shake his head again. ¡°Young Marquis, you were a little rash this time. Although a spiritual item that can strengthen the soul of a Violet Palace is good, it¡¯s not worth the risk. Think about it. What is the value of two Level 4 talismans? What is the value of the Cave Vermillion Fruit? I can no longer help you cover up this matter. When you go back, explain it to the Marquis yourself.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Feng Bocheng did not stay any longer and turned around to return to the Hundred Treasure Market. Seeing this, Shangguan Sheng¡¯s expression changed. In the end, he looked in the direction where Jiang Chengxuan and the others might have left. A trace of hatred flashed in the depths of his eyes as he turned around and returned to the Hundred Treasure Market as well.. Chapter 258 - Chapter 258: Intrinsic Dharma treasure, Deep Earth Chapter 258: Intrinsic Dharma treasure, Deep Earth Halberd Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations A few days later. Jiang Chengxuan and the others successfully entered the territory of the Shu Nation. The environment of the cultivation world of the Shu Nation was similar to that of the Zheng Nation. They did not have any intention of staying here. Soon, they returned to Liang Nation through the teleportation array here. After returning to the Liang Nation, Jiang Chengxuan and the others headed straight to the Jiang family. As soon as they returned, Jiang Rendao, who was in charge of guarding the Jiang family, came to see them with a solemn expression and told them a piece of news, which was that in recent days, demon beasts had been spotted frequently, especially at the border between the human and demon beasts. Some demon beasts even attacked small towns and markets where the human race gathered, causing many mortals and low-level cultivators to die. This news was taken very seriously by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Jiang Chengxuan asked, ¡°What¡¯s the situation with the Jiang family? Are there any members who have been attacked by those demon beasts?¡± Jiang Rendao shook his head. ¡°Not for the time being. However, according to the information I obtained, the areas where the demon beasts appear and the places where they are active are gradually expanding. If this goes on, it won¡¯t be long before the range of activity of those demon beasts expands to the core area where we humans are.¡± These words made Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and the others look even more solemn. It seemed that this wave of demon beast riot was about to arrive. Thinking of this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately said to Jiang Rendao and Liu Linglong, ¡°The frequent movements of the demon beasts definitely indicate that the next wave of demon beasts is about to arrive. Before that, we have to be prepared. All the businesses under the Jiang family¡¯s name and the people outside will have to be called back in time. If possible, try not to go to the borders of the human and demon beast for the time being.¡± At this point, Jiang Chengxuan paused before continuing, ¡°Lastly, try our best to increase our cultivation and strength while we still have time.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the storage ring in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand flashed. In the next moment, dozens of jade bottles, herbs, Dharma treasures, Dharma artifacts, talismans, and so on appeared. ¡°Take these Dharma treasures, pills, Dharma artifacts, and talismans, and distribute them as you see fit. Whatever you need, you can use it to increase your strength. In addition, help me collect these materials. If they appear, try your best to buy them.¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan handed a few jade slips to Jiang Rendao, Liu Linglong, and the others. They contained all the materials that he and Shen Ruyan needed. Finally, he said again, ¡°Next, your Grandaunt and I need to go into seclusion again. This time, it will also be quite long. If anything urgent happens, you have to inform us immediately.¡± ¡°Yes, Granduncle!¡± Jiang Rendao immediately bowed and accepted the order. After a while. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan returned to Xuanming Peak together. After returning to Xuanming Peak, the couple took out the storage rings of Elder Wang and the other two and removed the restrictions on them. The first one they opened was Elder Wang¡¯s storage ring. As expected of a veteran ninth level Violet Palace cultivator, there were all kinds of treasures, spiritual herbs, and pills in his storage ring, including the lightning saber he used to fight them that day, a high-grade Level 3 Dharma treasure. This saber was fused with many lightning-element precious materials. If all the lightning-element precious materials could be refined from the saber, they would definitely be of great help to Shen Ruyan¡¯s intrinsic Dharma treasure. Next was a palm-sized piece of Glazed Jade. This item had a rather good effect on increasing the grade and power of metal-element Dharma treasures. It was what Jiang Chengxuan urgently needed. With this item, it seemed that his Golden Void Sword had a chance of being upgraded to high-grade Level 3. Next was Ouyang Xuan¡¯s storage ring. From his storage ring, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan found many dual cultivation technique jade slips and some items used by female cultivators. Seeing these things, Shen Ruyan was disgusted. However, there were also some things useful to them. For example, a dual cultivation technique called the Yin Yang Dao of Heaven and Earth. However, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were both people who were devoted to the pursuit of the Dao. Before they condensed their Golden Core, they would not consider dual cultivation. Apart from that, this person also had a bottle of Flying Essence Pills. This pill could help late-stage Violet Palace cultivators greatly reduce the time they needed to accumulate Dharmic power. It was considered the best medicinal pill for late-stage Violet Palace cultivators to accumulate Dharmic power.. Chapter 259 - Chapter 259: Intrinsic Dharma treasure, Deep Earth Chapter 259: Intrinsic Dharma treasure, Deep Earth Halberd (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Finally, there was Alchemist Lu Ming¡¯s storage ring. The first thing Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan noticed was the Obsidian Flame. This flame was a rare Heaven and Earth Flame. Although its grade was not particularly high, whether it was used to refine pills or to fight enemies, it was a pretty good thing. Next, there were all kinds of spiritual herbs and spiritual pills. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan took a closer look and realized that they weren¡¯t something they needed at the moment. However, they could be given to Jiang Chengxuan to practice his alchemy skills. [Ding.] Just as this thought flashed across Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind, a system notification suddenly sounded. [System mission issued. Host, please level up your alchemy skill to high-grade level 3.] [Ding.] Just as Jiang Chengxuan thought that the system mission would end here, the system notification sounded in his mind again. [System mission issued. Host, please complete planting spiritual herbs 100 times.] What? Planting spiritual herbs? Jiang Chengxuan was stunned. He really did not expect the system to give him such a mission at this time. Wasn¡¯t planting spiritual herbs the job of a herb farmer? He was already an alchemist, but the system wanted him to become a qualified spiritual herb farmer. The system was really¡­ whimsical. Jiang Chengxuan shook his head. Since the system wanted him to plant spiritual herbs, he had no choice but to do it. In any case, with the system¡¯s style, as long as he successfully completed the mission it issued, the reward wouldn¡¯t let him down. Moreover, with his ability as an alchemist, it was definitely not too difficult for him to plant some basic spiritual herbs. After distributing the spoils of war, the couple immediately returned to their respective cave abodes and began to cultivate in seclusion. It had to be said that what Jiang Chengxuan needed to complete during his seclusion this time was far fewer than the previous time. First, it was the refinement of his intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Deep Earth Halberd. Secondly, it was to increase the grade of his intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Golden Void Sword. After that, he needed to cultivate his techniques and tried to complete the two system mission. If possible, he wanted to raise his level in arrays to Level 3. At that time, he should be able to receive some rewards from the system. However, he did not know if he could complete so many things before the demon beast riot arrived. If not, he could only pick up the most important thing first. Thinking of this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately took out all the materials needed to refine the Deep Earth Halberd. They were the Celestial Desolate Stone rewarded by the system, the false Level 4 precious material, the Earth Source Crystal, and the Earth Spiritual Dew. Looking at these precious materials, Jiang Chengxuan knew he couldn¡¯t afford to be careless. He knew very well that with his current refinement skills, it would be a little difficult to successfully refine the Deep Earth Halberd in one go. If he failed this time, it would be impossible for him to gather another batch of refinement materials in a short period of time. Especially the Celestial Desolate Stone rewarded by the system, it was even more difficult to find. Therefore, unless he had certain confidence, he wouldn¡¯t make a rash attempt. Fortunately, I still have a chance to possess a weapon master. By possessing a weapon master and experiencing the process of his weapon refinement, perhaps my current weapon refinement level can be brought to another height. Thinking of this, Jiang Chengxuan did not hesitate and immediately used the opportunity to possess a weapon master. Buzz! In an instant, he felt a familiar weightlessness. When Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s consciousness returned, he was shocked to discover that he had already become a slender white-robed youth. It was different from the previous possession. This time, Jiang Chengxuan could clearly feel the huge difference in cultivation between him and the weapon master he possessed. It was not an exaggeration to say that there was a world of difference. Clang! Clang! Clang! The white-robed young man that Jiang Chengxuan possessed began to refine weapons. The refining techniques and styles were completely different from previous times. The only similarity was that their attainments in weapon refinement had all reached the peak. In Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes, it was as smooth as the flow of water. Gradually, Jiang Chengxuan began to immerse in the weapon refinement process, trying to catch every detail. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan was like a dried sponge, crazily absorbing the nutrients from the other party. After an unknown period of time, when Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s consciousness returned to his body, He could clearly feel that his understanding in weapon refinement had changed drastically. Closing his eyes, he carefully reviewed what he had learned from this possession. About two hours later, Jiang Chengxuan opened his eyes again and looked at the refinement materials in front of him.. Chapter 260 - Chapter 260: Intrinsic Dharma treasure, Deep Earth Chapter 260: Intrinsic Dharma treasure, Deep Earth Halberd (3) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations It¡¯s about time to refine the Deep Earth Halberd. At the thought of this, a white flame lit up in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand. It was the Heaven and Earth Flame. Using this flame to refine the materials in front of him would undoubtedly increase his success rate. If everything went smoothly, it was not impossible to increase the quality of his intrinsic Dharma treasure. Buzz! Soon, some basic refining materials were melted by the flame in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand. Then, Jiang Chengxuan began to refine the Deep Earth Halberd, according to the various weapon refinement methods he had comprehended from the weapon master. Two months later. All the materials in front of Jiang Chengxuan had already been smelted and purified by him. Three months later. In front of Jiang Chengxuan, the outline of a halberd vaguely appeared. As the flames burned, a series of clangs of metal colliding sounded in the cave abode where Jiang Chengxuan was. Almost a year later. An extremely heavy and powerful aura suddenly burst out of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave abode. This aura resembled a mountain, an abyss, and the earth. As long as one approached the cave abode, they would feel a pressure weighing down on them. ¡°Go!¡± Jiang Chengxuan suddenly forced out a few drops of ruby-like blood from his body. Then, as expected, the blood all landed on a ten-foot-long halberd in front of him. Buzz! In an instant, a blood aura rose from the halberd. Then, as if it had come to life, some spiritual light began to emit from its body. In the end, Jiang Chengxuan cast the last spell into the halberd, causing it to buzz. Then, as if it had a mind of its own, it flew towards Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s open palm. Jiang Chengxuan immediately grabbed it. Sensing the powerful aura coming from it, an irrepressible surprise appeared on his face. A false Level 4 Dharma treasure! Jiang Chengxuan really did not expect that the Deep Earth Halberd he refined would break through the shackles of Level 3 and reach the level of a false Level 4 Dharma treasure. In that case, with the help of the halbert, his power was comparable to a False Core cultivator. When his physical divine power was used, he even had the confidence to face a Golden Core cultivator. Boom! As these thoughts flashed through his mind, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure suddenly grew taller. The muscles on his body bulged. Most importantly, the Deep Earth Halberd in his hand was also rapidly expanding as his body grew. In the blink of an eye, it had expanded to 50 feet. Holding the halbert, his ferocious and terrifying aura immediately filled up the entire cave abode, causing the many restrictions in the cave abode to light up at this moment. It even spread to the outside world, causing the arrays on the Xuanming Peak to show signs of breaking. Fortunately, Jiang Chengxuan retracted his physical divine power in time, allowing his figure to return to its original size. He looked at the Deep Earth Halberd in his hand in satisfaction. Only then did Jiang Chengxuan put it into his body to nourish it. Then, he took out another intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Golden Void Sword. He was prepared to take this opportunity to raise it to high-grade Level 3. However, at this moment, a system notification suddenly sounded in his mind.. Chapter 261 - Chapter 261: Yin Yang Divine Water Jade, Hua Mengyous Visit Chapter 261: Yin Yang Divine Water Jade, Hua Mengyou¡¯s Visit Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations [Ding.] [Congratulations, host. You have completed the refinement of your intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Deep Earth Halberd. You have obtained the refinement method of an intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Yin-Yang Divine Water Jade, and a Void Golden Crystal.] What? Hearing this notification from the system, Jiang Chengxuan could not help but be stunned. Especially when he read the information about the Yin Yang Divine Water Jade, he was even more surprised. It was not difficult to tell just from the name that the Yin Yang Divine Water Jade was a water-element Dharma treasure. However, the thing was that Jiang Chengxuan already had a water attribute intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Narcissus Jade. From the looks of it, the system wanted him to reforge a water-element intrinsic Dharma treasure. However, he had to admit that the Yin-Yang Divine Water Jade given by the system was indeed much better than the Narcissus Jade he refined himself. After all, his Narcissus Jade¡¯s greatest use was to help him store three times his Dharmic power. As for the Yin-Yang Divine Water Jade, not only could it help him store three times his Dharmic power, but it could also form a perfect cycle with his Dharmic power and filter out all the impurities that might exist in his Dharmic power. In other words, through the Yin Yang Divine Water Jade, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Dharmic power could become purer and more condensed. At the same time, from the moment the Level 3 Yin-Yang Divine Water Jade was refined, a drop of Yin-Yang Divine Water would be nurtured every hundred years. Not only did this water have the effect of balancing Yin and Yang, but it could also eliminate all negative states on cultivators and even rejuvenate them. If it was used to refine pills, artifacts, or talismans, it could greatly increase the success rate and quality. And this was only the benefits of the Yin-Yang Divine Water Jade at Level 3. When it reached Level 4, 5, or even 6, The potential it could unleash was immeasurable. It seemed that it was imperative to change his water-element intrinsic Dharma treasure from Narcissus Jade to Yin-Yang Divine Water Jade. Thank goodness. According to the refinement method given by the system, he only needed to find a treasure called the Yin-Yang Sky Lotus and the Universe True Jade to reforge the Narcissus Jade. As long as the refinement was successful, his Narcissus Jade would directly become Yin Yang Divine Water Jade. He temporarily put this matter aside. Then, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s gaze landed on an item that appeared in his hand. It was the Void Golden Crystal obtained from the system. This item had the two attributes of void and metal. It was the best treasure to upgrade his intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Golden Void Sword. With this thought in mind, Jiang Chengxuan took out the Heaven and Earth Obsidian Flame. A few months later. Accompanied by a loud sword cry, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Golden Void Sword, had been raised to high-grade Level 3. At this moment, the Golden Void Sword was stealthier, faster, and more lethal. At the same time, its spell-breaking and armor-piercing powers were further improved. If its full power was unleashed, even a high-grade Level 3 defensive Dharma treasure would probably be shattered by it. From then on, Jiang Chengxuan already had two high-grade Level 3 Dharma treasures. Moreover, these two Dharma treasures were intrinsic Dharma treasures. Not only was the power they unleashed stronger, but they could also greatly reduce the consumption of his Dharmic power. Next, he had to think about refining a high-grade Level 3 defensive Dharma treasure for himself. After all, with his current cultivation, it was not enough to just have offensive Dharma treasures. He also needed some defensive Dharma treasures and Dharma treasures for other purposes. Fortunately, with his current weapon refinement skill and the materials he had in hand, it was enough to refine one. If it was not enough, he would smelt some Dharma treasures that he no longer had any use for and use them as materials to refine defensive and other Dharma treasures. Just like that, in the following time. Other than cultivating, Jiang Chengxuan began the process of smelting redundant Dharma treasures and refining a high-grade Level 3 defensive Dharma treasure. This process lasted for more than a year. When Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cultivation reached the peak of the seventh level of the Violet Palace, a black seal appeared in front of him. This seal was called the Ten Thousand Mystic Seal. It was refined from the Six Directional Pegoda, the Black Gold Iron Rod, and many other Level 3 Dharma treasures. It had an extraordinary weight and defensive ability. Ordinary spells and Dharma treasure attacks were not a threat to it at all. Especially Dharma treasures, when colliding with Ten Thousand Mystic Seal, there was a chance they would be damaged by the backlash. If necessary, it could be used as a defensive city wall or a heavy Dharma treasure to suppress the enemy. It was considered a high-grade Level 3 Dharma treasure that was both defensive and offensive. What? As soon as he put away the Ten Thousand Mystic Seal, Jiang Chengxuan felt that the restriction of his cave abode had been triggered. At this moment, the person who appeared outside his cave abode was the family head, Jiang Renyi. This made him frown slightly. It seemed like there was something that needed his involvement. As he thought about it, he had already appeared outside the cave abode in front of Jiang Renyi. Seeing Jiang Chengxuan suddenly appear, Jiang Renyi immediately bowed and said, ¡°Greetings, Granduncle!¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded at him and said, ¡°Renyi, did anything happen?¡± Chapter 262 - Chapter 262: Yin Yang Divine Water Jade, Hua Mengyous Chapter 262: Yin Yang Divine Water Jade, Hua Mengyou¡¯s Visit (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Renyi nodded. ¡°Granduncle, Elder Hua of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion is here. At the moment, she¡¯s in the guest hall. My third brother is entertaining her.¡± ¡°Oh, is Fellow Daoist Hua here?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was a little surprised. ¡°Did she say why she is here?¡± Jiang Renyi shook his head and said, ¡°No, but she said that she¡¯s here to look for you or Grandaunt.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Jiang Chengxuan thought for a moment and said, ¡°Your Grandaunt is currently in seclusion. If there¡¯s no need, try not to disturb her. Let¡¯s go.¡± With that, Jiang Chengxuan and Jiang Renyi headed to the guest hall. As soon as he arrived at the guest hall, Jiang Chengxuan saw Hua Mengyou in a rose dress. At this moment, she happened to be looking at the door. When their gazes met, a smile immediately appeared on Hua Mengyou¡¯s face. She stood up and bowed to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Fellow Cultivator Jiang, I came uninvited. If I have disturbed you, 1 hope you can forgive me.¡± ¡°Not at all.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and waved his hand. ¡°It¡¯s our honor to have you here.¡± At this moment, Jiang Rendao did not stay any longer. After nodding at Jiang Chengxuan, he left the guest hall with Jiang Renyi. When there were only two left, Jiang Chengxuan asked Hua Mengyou, ¡°By the way, Fellow Daoist Hua, is there anything urgent that you have to make the trip all the way to the Jiang family to inform me?¡± Hearing this, a solemn expression appeared on Hua Mengyou¡¯s face. She looked at Jiang Chengxuan and said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, to be honest, 1 came here to confirm something with you.¡± ¡°Confirm something with me?¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed, and he had some guesses as to what it was about. Indeed. Hua Mengyou continued, ¡°When you went to the Zheng Nation with Fellow Daoist Shen that day, did you have a conflict with the people there?¡± Before Jiang Chengxuan could answer, Hua Mengyou continued, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, don¡¯t misunderstand. The reason why I asked is just to confirm whether it¡¯s true. 1 don¡¯t mean anything else.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. He knew that since Hua Mengyou had said so, it meant that she or the Jade Water Sword Pavilion had some understanding of the things they had done in the Zheng Nation. There was no need for him to hide anything from Hua Mengyou, who could be considered a friend of his. Therefore, Jiang Chengxuan told Hua Mengyou about what they had encountered in the Zheng Nation. When Hua Mengyou heard this, a knowing expression appeared on her beautiful face. She thought for a moment and said to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°Although the people you killed have some background, they are after all from the Liang Nation. Given that the demon beast riot is around the corner, they probably won¡¯t think about taking revenge. The only thing you need to pay attention to is to try not to go to the Zheng Nation after this demon beast riot. If the Golden Core cultivators on their side find you, even if my Shifu wants to protect you, I¡¯m afraid he won¡¯t be able to do it.¡± It was obvious that Hua Mengyou was hinting to Jiang Chengxuan that her Shifu, Gu Yuefeng, or rather, the Jade Water Sword Pavilion, would back them up should the Zheng Nation take retaliatory measures. The only thing they needed to do was not to go to the Zheng Nation. Unless you already had the confidence and strength, it was best to limit their range of activity in the Liang, Yun, and Yan Nations. Jiang Chengxuan nodded to express his understanding and thanked her. After that, the two of them chatted for a while. At a certain point, Hua Mengyou¡¯s expression turned solemn. She said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, apart from confirming that with you, I have something more important to tell you.¡± ¡°Yes?¡± For some reason, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart skipped a beat. Hua Mengyou continued, ¡°I believe you¡¯ve more or less guessed it. That¡¯s right, it¡¯s about the upcoming demon beast riot. According to the speculations by the Golden Core cultivators of my sect, the Heavenly Yue Sect, and the various sects in the other two nations, the demon beast riot will probably arrive in seven years. Moreover, the scale of the demon beast riot this time might be even larger than last time.¡± These words made Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression turn solemn. Seven years was much earlier than he had expected. ¡°Therefore, in order to prevent those demon beasts from breaking through our defense line, A trace of killing intent appeared on Hua Mengyou¡¯s beautiful face. ¡°We have decided to set up many defensive cities on the borders to try our best to stop those demon beasts from advancing into the core area.¡± ¡°Hmm? Defensive cities?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was a little surprised. Hua Mengyou nodded and said, ¡°That¡¯s right. Defensive cities. This matter is already being handled by my sect and the Heavenly Yue Sect. It will not be long before the defensive cities are built up. Moreover, every city would be equipped with at least a high-grade Level 3 defensive array. A few of the core defensive cities will have Level 4 defensive arrays and will be personally guarded by Golden Core cultivators. At that time, even if we face a Violet Palace demon beast or even a Golden Core demon king, we will have the ability to resist them.¡± This was really a big operation. Jiang Chengxuan really did not expect the Liang, Yun, and Yan Nations to take such a bold measure this time. They actually wanted to keep all the demon beasts outside human territory. If this operation was successful, it would definitely boost morale. Most importantly, this cooperation sent off a message to the demon beasts that the humans of the three nations would stand together to protect their land. After all, when those demon beasts took down the territory of the human race, most of the time, they would not retreat and return to their original territory. Most of the time, they would stay and turn that territory into the home of their demon beasts. This was also the main reason why the area of the Cangnan Region had been decreasing over the years. Many areas were occupied by those demon beasts. Obviously, the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and all the Golden Core forces in the three nations had already realized that defending was not going to take them far. They had to take drastic measures. Otherwise, in the long run, the human race would have less and less room to survive and fewer resources. They did not know what the Zheng and Shu Nations would do. However, the Liang, Yun, and Yan Nations would have to join forces. As for whether a Nascent Soul sect would come to their aid, they weren¡¯t optimistic about that. After all, the Cangnan Region they were in was only a very remote place in the Northern Border of the Nine Essences Immortal Cultivation World. There were not enough Nascent Soul cultivators. How could they have the spare energy to take care of a small place like theirs? Therefore, the only way out for them was to work together to minimize the damage brought by the demon beast riot At this moment, Hua Mengyou looked at Jiang Chengxuan. She finally revealed the real purpose of her trip. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, you and your Dao companion, as rare late-stage Violet Palace cultivators of our Liang Nation, At that time, I hope that you can be in charge of guarding a defensive city with the other fellow Daoists. Here, I thank you on behalf of the thousands of mortals and cultivators in Liang Nation.¡± With that, Hua Mengyou stood up solemnly and walked closer to Jiang Chengxuan. Then, she bowed deeply to him.. Chapter 263 - Chapter 263: Ask for Benefits, The Reward of Planting Chapter 263: Ask for Benefits, The Reward of Planting Spiritual Herbs Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan was hesitant to agree. He knew very well how much risk he had to take to go to the front line and be in charge of guarding a defensive city. Also, him taking charge of a defensive city meant that many of the Jiang family members had to go along. At that time, how many lives would be left in that place forever? Although the defensive city would be equipped with a defensive array, However, it was hard to say how useful the defensive array could be against a large beast riot that only appeared once in a hundred years. Nothing was predictable. Even he and Shen Ruyan weren¡¯t confident they could survive it. However, Jiang Chengxuan also knew that it was impossible for them to steer clear of the responsibility. How could there be a perfect egg when the nest was overturned? Moreover, it was Hua Mengyou, a core elder of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion, who had personally come to talk to him in such a polite manner. If he did not know what was good for him or did not appreciate it. Then, what awaited the Jiang family in the future would probably not be a negotiation, but an order. At that time, as a cultivation family in the Liang Nation, would they dare to disobey the order? If so, the consequences would be very heavy. Therefore, the wisest choice was to agree and then ask for as many benefits as possible. Thinking of this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately reached out to help Hua Mengyou up and said seriously, ¡°Fellow Daoist Hua, you don¡¯t have to do this.¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan continued, ¡°1 understand what you¡¯re saying. As a cultivation family in the Liang Nation, we have no reason to disagree. However, with my wife and my current strength, I¡¯m afraid we¡¯re still not strong enough to really guard a defensive city.¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± When Hua Mengyou heard Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, she roughly understood what he meant. After some thought, Hua Mengyou smiled again. She looked at Jiang Chengxuan and nodded. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, what you said does make sense. I wonder if you need anything now? Or rather, is there anything we can do to help?¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded. ¡°Currently, my wife and 1 are both cultivating a divine power. If only we could have a high-grade Level 3 lightning-element spiritual item and a high-grade Level 3 five-element spiritual item.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Hua Mengyou frowned slightly. High-grade Level 3 lightning-element spiritual items and high-grade Level 3 five-element spiritual items were rare good things even for her. However, at the same time, Hua Mengyou had to admit that Jiang Chengxuan was indeed very good at making the best use of every opportunity. At this moment, it was not easy for her to refuse. Moreover, she believed that her sect, or rather, her Shifu, would not reject Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s reasonable request. She thought for a moment and nodded at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°When I go back, I¡¯ll report this to Shifu and the sect. 1 believe it shouldn¡¯t be a problem. Once there¡¯s a result, 1¡¯11 send you and your wife a message immediately.¡± ¡°Thank you, Fellow Daoist Hua.¡± Jiang Chengxuan immediately smiled and expressed his gratitude. After that, the two of them discussed what might happen next. At the same time, Jiang Chengxuan tried his best to fight for more benefits for the Jiang family. The fact that Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t treat himself as an outsider almost made Hua Mengyou lose her temper. Fortunately, the negotiation ended on friendly terms. Hua Mengyou stood up with a smile and said to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, that¡¯s all for today. It¡¯s getting late, so I won¡¯t stay here any longer.¡± As she spoke, Hua Mengyou walked out of the guest hall. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan also stood up and personally sent Hua Mengyou out of Mount Mystic Tai. After that, Jiang Chengxuan called the family head, Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao and Liu Linglong over and told them what Hua Mengyou had just told him. Hearing his words, their expressions turned solemn. ¡°Granduncle, what should we do next? Should we agree to the Jade Water Sword Pavilion?¡± Jiang Rendao could not help but ask. Hearing his words, Jiang Renyi and Liu Linglong also looked at Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°We have no choice. I¡¯ve already promised them.¡± ¡°Have you promised them already?¡± The three of them were stunned. But soon, a realization dawned on them.. Chapter 264 - Chapter 264: Ask for Benefits, The Reward of Planting Spiritual Herbs (2) Chapter 264: Ask for Benefits, The Reward of Planting Spiritual Herbs (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Indeed. In this matter that concerned the entire cultivation world of Liang Nation, the Jiang family had no choice. ¡°Fortunately, I¡¯ve tried my best to fight for as many benefits for ourselves as possible.¡± Jiang Chengxuan spoke again. ¡°Fellow Daoist Hua has already agreed to that.¡± Then, Jiang Chengxuan told the three of them some details of his conversation with Hua Mengyou. When the three of them heard this, they could not help but be surprised. They did not expect Hua Mengyou, or rather, the Jade Water Sword Pavilion, to agree to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s conditions. It seemed that the Jade Water Sword Pavilion valued Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan far more than they imagined. Next, Jiang Chengxuan told the three of them some things they had to prepare and arrange. After making the arrangements, Jiang Chengxuan did not stay outside any longer and quickly returned to Xuanming Peak. Seeing that Shen Ruyan was still in seclusion, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t disturb her. It¡¯s not too late to tell her after she comes out of seclusion. With this thought in mind, Jiang Chengxuan quickly returned to his cave abode. Currently, there were still seven years before the demon beast riot. However, Jiang Chengxuan knew seven years was just an optimistic estimation. In less than five years, the peace would be broken. Therefore, while they could, they had to try their best to increase their strength as much as possible. The stronger they were, the most likely they could survive it. Jiang Chengxuan sorted out what he had to do next. In the end, he decided to increase his cultivation first. As for the mission given by the system, it was not too late to do it after his cultivation broke through. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan took out a Flying Essence Pill he had obtained from Ouyang Xuan that day. This pill could increase the Dharmic power of late-stage Violet Palace cultivators. Jiang Chengxuan did not hesitate and swallowed it in one gulp. In an instant, a surging medicinal power spread in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body. Jiang Chengxuan immediately circulated the Five Elements True Technique and guided the medicinal power to flow through his body. He could clearly feel that every time he guided the medicinal power to circulate in his body for a cycle, the total amount of Dharmic power accumulated in his body would increase. By the time this medicinal power was completely absorbed by Jiang Chengxuan, he could clearly sense that the opportunity to break through to the eighth level of the Violet Palace had arrived. After adjusting his mind and body to a perfect state, Jiang Chengxuan attempted to break through. After a few months, suddenly, a cracking sound like glass breaking came from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body. An aura that was much stronger than before suddenly erupted. The eighth level of the Violet Palace was completed! A trace of joy flashed across Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face. At this moment, he could clearly feel that his Dharmic power was more than 30% stronger than before. At the same time, his control over himself seemed to have become smoother and more harmonious. After consolidating his realm, Jiang Chengxuan finally placed his attention on a few missions from the system. First was the mission to advance to high-grade Level 3 alchemist. Jiang Chengxuan felt that this mission would not be easy to complete without a dozen years. Next was the mission to plant spiritual herbs. If there was no planting requirement, it would be relatively easier to complete. If it was slow, it would take a few months. If it was fast, it would take ten days to half a month. After all, the mission did not require the spiritual herbs he planted to mature. He only needed to successfully plant them. Lastly, it was the mission to advance to Level 3 Array Master. This mission would be more complicated and difficult than planting spiritual herbs. However, compared to the mission to advance to a Level 3 high-grade alchemist, it was undoubtedly much easier. Based on this analysis, it was obvious which mission he should choose next. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan walked out of the cave abode and found an area suitable for planting spiritual herbs. Then, he took out a batch of low-grade Level 1 spiritual seeds and sprinkled them on the ground in front of him. Then, Jiang Chengxuan formed hand seals and began to cast spiritual rains to irrigate the spiritual herbs. If anyone saw him, an eighth level Violet Palace cultivator, planting these low-grade Level 1 spiritual seeds, their jaws would definitely drop to the ground. Thank goodness. There were no outsiders here. About half a month later. The low-grade Level 1 spiritual seeds planted by Jiang Chengxuan had all sprouted. Furthermore, from the looks of it, it was growing quite healthily. It made sense. The spiritual rains cast by an eighth level Violet Palace cultivator were naturally more nourishing than that which was cast by low-level cultivators. [Ding.] At this moment, a system notification suddenly sounded in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. [Congratulations, host. You have achieved planting spiritual herbs 100 times. You have received +1 planting talent, Spiritual Root Transfer Technique, Spiritual Root Cultivation Technique, a wisp of Spiritual Cloud Purple Qi.] He was rewarded with a total of four items in one go. Since he activated the system, the system had never been so generous. However, these rewards¡­ Jiang Chengxuan could not help but complain in his heart. Planting talent, Spiritual Root Transfer Technique, Spiritual Root Cultivation Technique. Just by looking at the names, one could tell what they were for. Rewarding these things to him, could it be that the system wanted him to go on the path of a spiritual herb farmer forever? On the other hand, the Spiritual Cloud Purple Qi was considered a relatively normal thing. This was a treasure that could increase the grade of a spiritual root. Moreover, the spiritual root upgraded by this treasure could unleash hidden potential. In other words, using the Spiritual Cloud Purple Qi to upgrade the spiritual root could allow the spiritual root to have a considerable growth potential. After using the Spiritual Cloud Purple Qi, the spiritual root that originally only had the potential to grow into Level 3 might grow into a Level 4 spiritual root, a Level 5 spiritual root, or even a Level 6 spiritual root in the future. It was a treasure that was almost impossible to find in the entire Nine Essences Immortal Cultivation World. After all, the spiritual root was related to the foundation of a sect or a family. At this moment, he had already thought of the Water Apricot Tree that was still in the Level 3 water vein. After this demon beast riot, I might be able to¡­ Just as this thought flashed through his mind, he suddenly sensed a familiar aura. It was Shen Ruyan, who had just come out of her cave abode. At this moment, when she saw the many low-grade Level 1 spiritual herbs in front of Jiang Chengxuan, a hint of confusion appeared on her beautiful face. ¡°Husband, what are you¡­?¡± ¡°Uh¡­ Cough, cough, cough¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan looked embarrassed. He didn¡¯t expect his Dao Companion to come out of seclusion at this moment. ¡°Well, Ruyan, uh¡­¡± Just as he was about to explain, two streaks of light suddenly flashed over from the distant sky.. Chapter 265 - Chapter 265: The Advent of Demon Beast Riot Chapter 265: The Advent of Demon Beast Riot Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations It was Liu Linglong and a young man with a sword on his back. When they approached, Liu Linglong immediately said to the two of them, ¡°Brother Jiang, Sister Shen, this is Fellow Daoist Li Fei from the Jade Water Sword Pavilion.¡± Shen Ruyan was obviously confused. Jiang Chengxuan turned to look at him and nodded. ¡°So it¡¯s Fellow Daoist Li Fei. May I ask if Fellow Daoist Li Fei came under Fellow Daoist Hua¡¯s instruction?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Li Fei immediately nodded at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°I¡¯m indeed here under Senior Sister Hua¡¯s instruction to give this storage ring to you.¡± As he spoke, Li Fei took out a storage ring from his body and handed it to Jiang Chengxuan. He continued, ¡°Senior Sister Hua said that she has placed everything you want in this storage ring. I hope you can take a look.¡± ¡°Ok.¡± Jiang Chengxuan reached out to take the storage ring and scanned it with his divine sense. A trace of surprise flashed across his eyes. The number of items in this storage ring had exceeded Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expectations. It was a quarter more than what he had previously asked for. Furthermore, Jiang Chengxuan was pleasantly surprised to find the lightning and five-element spiritual items lying in the most conspicuous place. One was the bones of a young Thunder Flood Dragon, and the other was the Fire Emperor Crystal. Needless to say, the dragon bones of a young lightning-element flood dragon was priceless. As for the latter, it was a relatively rare high-grade Level 3 fire attribute spiritual item for refining high-grade Level 3 Dharma treasure and setting up a high-grade Level 3 fire attribute array. Most importantly, this thing had another use. It could be fed to a Heaven and Earth Flame to increase its grade. Jiang Chengxuan put away the storage ring and turned to look at Li Fei. ¡°Fellow Daoist Li Fei, please thank your senior sister for me when you go back. I¡¯m very satisfied with the things she gave me this time. By the way¡­¡± At this point, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but pause before continuing, ¡°Fellow Daoist Li Fei, you must be travel-worn. Why don¡¯t you stay in my Jiang family for a few days? Let us express our hospitality.¡± However, Li Fei shook his head and said, ¡°1 appreciate your kindness. To be honest, I have other things to do. Therefore, I¡¯m afraid 1 don¡¯t have time to stay. In the future, if 1 have time, I will come and be a guest.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a pity.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded regretfully. At that moment, he, Shen Ruyan, and Liu Linglong personally sent Li Fei off. ¡°Linglong, give the things in this storage ring to Renyi later and let him distribute them.¡± After Li Fei¡¯s figure completely disappeared, Jiang Chengxuan turned around and handed everything except the Lightning Flood Dragon bones and the Fire Emperor Crystal to Liu Linglong. ¡°This is what Fellow Daoist Hua promised our Jiang family. Later, you and Rendao can take a look and see if there¡¯s anything you can use. If there is, feel free to take it.¡± ¡°Ok.¡± Liu Linglong nodded at Jiang Chengxuan. After that, they chatted for a while and talked about the changes in the Jiang family and the outside world. Then, Jiang Chengxuan returned to Xuanming Peak with Shen Ruyan. After returning to Xuanming Peak, Jiang Chengxuan told Shen Ruyan everything. Shen Ruyan nodded at Jiang Chengxuan approvingly. ¡°Husband, you did the right thing. We really don¡¯t have much choice in this matter that concerns the fate of the entire Liang Nation. We should be grateful that we could obtain these things from the Jade Water Sword Pavilion.¡± At this point, Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but look worried. She continued, ¡°I¡¯m afraid the battle will be very intense in this demon beast riot. With our current strength, as long as we don¡¯t face a Level 4 Golden Core demon beast, we should be fine. I¡¯m worried about my brother and Fifth Granduncle¡­¡± Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t say the rest, but Jiang Chengxuan already understood what she meant. Regarding this matter, neither Jiang Chengxuan nor Shen Ruyan had any good ideas. They were especially worried about Fifth Granduncle Shen Yuanlong. Back then, after he consumed the Moon-Gazing Fruit they gave him had his lifespan increased by 50 years, he was lucky enough to come across another lifespan-extending spiritual item and increased his lifespan again by 50 years. Even so, Shen Yuanlong¡¯s lifespan was still running out. If he had to go to the front line to deal with those demon beasts, the outcome would probably not be good. ¡°So I¡¯m thinking¡­¡± Shen Ruyan spoke slowly. ¡°While the demon beast riot hasn¡¯t arrived yet, can you sell one or two Dharma treasures that we no longer need to my brother and Fifth Granduncle to increase their chances of survival?¡± Chapter 266 - Chapter 266: The Advent of Demon Beast Riot (2) Chapter 266: The Advent of Demon Beast Riot (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing Shen Ruyan¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan thought for a moment and nodded. ¡°I have no objections to this. It just so happens that after a while, Rendao will personally make a trip to the Yun Nation to buy a batch of spiritual materials the family needs. When the time comes, we¡¯ll ask him to go to rhe Shen family. Also¡­¡± At this point, Jiang Chengxuan paused before continuing, ¡°One or two more Dharma treasures probably won¡¯t be of much help. Let ¡®s send them the two extra Level 3 Bean Soldier Pills that we refined previously. With those two pills, they should be able to protect themselves.11 ¡°Yes, that¡¯s a good idea.11 Shen Ruyan nodded. Then, the couple talked about something else. When they felt that it was about time, they returned to their cave abodes and continued their seclusion. A few months later. Jiang Chengxuan looked at the Obsidian Flame in his hand. Looking at the faint red in the core area, he could not help but smile. That¡¯s right. He fed the Fire Emperor Crystal to the Obsidian Flame and brought its grade and power to another level. If the original Obsidian Flame was ranked last among rhe many Heaven and Earth Flames, then it was now just below rhe average. Moreover, to be precise, ir should no longer be called Obsidian Flame bur Ruby Flame. Using this flame to refine pills would definitely increase rhe success rate by ten to twenty percent. However, according to the current situation, rather than completing rhe alchemy mission, ir was wiser ro advance to Level 3 Array Master first. After all, under Shen Ruyan¡¯s guidance, Jiang Chengxuan had already raised his array mastery to high-grade Level 2. Next, he only needed to rake another step forward to reach Level 3. He just didn¡¯t know if he could make it in time. Four years flew by. This day. In Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave abode. Suddenly, mystical array runes flickered. A heavy aura that was like Mount Tai suddenly emitted from the flickering array runes. A low-grade Level 3 defensive array, rhe Earth Mountain Array, was completed! Jiang Chengxuan looked at the Level 3 defensive array that he had spent four years ro successfully make. A relaxed smile finally appeared on his face. Hopefully, the system reward this time will not disappoint me. [Ding.] Just as this thought flashed through his mind, a familiar system notification suddenly sounded in his mind. [Congratulations, host. You have reached Level 3 Array Master. You have received +1 Array Talent, a Level 4 Array Disk, the Stars Chain Array, and one chance to possess an Array Master. ] Hmm? Stars Chain Array? Jiang Chengxuan was a little surprised. He did nor expect the system to reward him with a Level 4 array disc, Stars Chain Array. This array could be used to defend, attack, and confuse the enemies at rhe same time. It could borrow the power from the stars in the sky to enhance the power of rhe array itself. Once it was activated at full force, even a Golden Core cultivator would die if he was trapped within and did not have any countering measures. Ir was nor an exaggeration ro say that this reward from the system was definitely one of rhe biggest trump cards he had. However, if I want to control this array better, with my current array mastery, I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s still nor enough. Fortunately, rhe system gave me a chance to possess an array master. Through this possession, I should be able to advance my array mastery to the next level. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan did not hesitate at all and used rhe opportunity to possess an array master. At the same time. Liang Nation. Ancient Mountain Range, the border where the Liang Nation and the demon race met. Currently. Behind this mountain range. A huge city that was a thousand feet tall rose. This city was specially built by the cultivation world of Liang Nation to deal with the demon beast riot this time. It was called Ancient Origin City. Currently. In the mountain range outside Ancient Origin City. A demon beast hunting team of five people was carefully observing their surroundings. Now, such demon beast hunting teams could be seen almost everywhere outside the various cities at the border. They were motivated to do so by a reward mechanism the two Golden Core Sects of the Liang Nation came up with. No matter who it was, as long as they could successfully kill demon beasts outside the border city, they could take the demon beast corpses back ro exchange for spiritual stones. Generally speaking, A Level 1 demon beast could be exchanged for five to fifteen spiritual stones. The grade of the demon beast you killed would determine the number of spiritual stones you could claim. As for Level 2 demon beasts, the number of spiritual stones were usually between 50 ro 200 spiritual stones. Although this number did not seem to be a lot, to independent cultivators, this was already a considerable additional income. Only the two old Golden Core sects with sufficient foundations could do this. Ordinary sects or families would not be able to support such a huge expenditure, not even the newly promoted Golden Core Family, the Pang family. As for the reason why the two Golden Core Sects did this, it was very simple. Firstly, it was to motivate the cultivators to kill the demon beasts to warm up. Secondly, they wanted to use this method to understand the situation and movements of the demon beasts. Currently. In the five-person team, a young man in a Daoisr robe looked at his surroundings and suddenly frowned. He looked at the tall and thin man in the lead and said in a low voice, ¡°Brother Hu, the situation doesn¡¯t seem right. It¡¯s abnormally quiet. Let¡¯s get our of here first.¡± Upon hearing the young man in the Daoist robe, a cute woman dressed in yellow beside him echoed with a nod, ¡°Brother Yun is right. Brother Hu, this place gives me a bad feeling. We can¡¯t go any deeper.¡± Seeing that his two teammates had made the same suggestion, as the leader of the team, the tall and thin man couldn¡¯t help but look at his remaining two teammates. A blue-clothed young man and a middle-aged beautiful woman. ¡°What do you think?¡± The young man in blue smiled and said, ¡°I¡¯ll listen to Brother Hu. You can make the call.¡± The middle-aged woman thought for a moment and said, ¡°1 think Brother Yun and Xiao Mei have a point. We really can¡¯t stay here for long. Let¡¯s leave as soon as possible.¡¯1 ¡°Wait!¡± As soon as the middle-aged woman finished speaking, the tall and thin man, the young man in the Daoist robe, and the woman in the yellow dress suddenly sensed something. They turned around. There. At some point, huge figures had already appeared. They were rushing towards them. ¡°ROAR!¡± Lt was only ar this moment that an ear-piercing roar suddenly sounded. The ground shook, and the trees collapsed. Dust billowed. The faces of the five people turned pale from fright. There was a deep fear in his eyes. ¡°B-beast riot! The beast riot is here! Quick¡­ Run!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, rhe tall and thin man and the other four couldn¡¯t care less. They turned around and fled towards Ancient Origin City at the fastest speed in their lives.. Chapter 267 - Chapter 267: Departure to Ancient Origin City Chapter 267: Departure to Ancient Origin City Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations A few days later. Jiang Chengxuan had just digested the insights obtained from possessing an array master when his communication jade talisman suddenly vibrated. After he took out the communication jade talisman and took a look, his expression changed slightly. The message was from Hua Mengyou, and there was only one message, which was that the demon beast riot had already begun. The time was about two years earlier than expected. Without delay, Jiang Chengxuan left his cave abode. Outside, he saw Shen Ruyan coming out of her cave abode. At this moment, her aura actually gave Jiang Chengxuan a faint pressure. That shocked him. He couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Ruyan, has your cultivation advanced again?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded. ¡°I¡¯ve already reached the peak of the ninth level of the Violet Palace. If nothing goes wrong, 1 should be able to attempt to condense a Golden Core in the next few decades.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was delighted to hear Shen Ruyan¡¯s words. He had long known that with the comprehension from her previous life, Shen Ruyan was much faster than ordinary cultivators in terms of cultivation. From the looks of it, this bestowed comprehension should be able to help her walk much further down the road. At that moment, the couple briefly discussed their gains from the seclusion over the years. Through communication, Jiang Chengxuan learned that Shen Ruyan had not only advanced to the peak of the ninth level of the Violet Palace, but she had also used the resources she had obtained previously to raise her intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer, to false Level 4. The Falling Thunder Heavenly Seal had also been raised to high-grade Level 3. In addition, like Jiang Chengxuan, she finally refined a high-grade Level 3 defensive Dharma treasure by smelting some Dharma treasures that she didn¡¯t need or those that had been damaged. It was a shield flickering with lightning. Shen Ruyan named it the Golden Lightning Ring Shield. After activation, it could release ring-shaped golden lightning. Not only could it block the attacks of others, but the ring-shaped golden lightning released from it also had the effect of paralyzing Dharma treasures and weakening their power. It was considered one of the top high-grade Level 3 defensive Dharma treasures. Even when compared to some false Level 4 defensive Dharma treasures, its functions and effects were not inferior. In addition, Shen Ruyan had also cultivated a powerful physical divine power, the Thunder Spirit True Body. Once used, not only could she transform into lightning, but she could also use all kinds of lightning divine powers and spells at will. If she held a lightning-element Dharma treasure, its power would increase by several times. In addition, in the state of the Thunder Spirit True Body, she was immune to most attacks. However, this kind of physical divine power was extremely taxing on the body. So. Unless it was absolutely necessary, Shen Ruyan wouldn¡¯t use the Thunder Spirit True Body. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Ruyan, you should have received the message from Fellow Daoist Hua, right?¡± Hearing this, Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but look solemn. She nodded and said, ¡°That¡¯s right. I did receive the message from Fellow Daoist Hua.¡± At that moment, the couple discussed this matter briefly. After a while. The two of them left Xuanming Peak together and flew towards the meeting hall. On the way, Jiang Chengxuan had already sent a message to all the elders of the Jiang family about the demon beast riot and asked them to gather in the meeting hall as soon as possible. The elders of the Jiang family did not dare to be negligent. When Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan arrived at the meeting hall on the main peak of the Jiang family, Jiang Rendao, Liu Linglong, the family head, Jiang Renyi, Jiang Renchuan, and the other elders of the Jiang family were all waiting here. Jiang Chengxuan glanced at everyone present and went straight to the point. ¡°Everyone, 1 believe you should already know about the demon beast riot, right?¡± Before anyone could reply, Jiang Chengxuan continued, ¡°How are the arrangements and preparations I asked you to make?¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan looked at Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and Liu Linglong. Jiang Renyi immediately bowed and replied, ¡°Granduncle, we¡¯ve already arranged and prepared the things you asked us to prepare previously. Also, we¡¯ve already told all the members what they are supposed to know. So far, no members have raised any objections.¡± ¡°Good.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded in satisfaction. ¡°In that case, we¡¯ll follow the original plan. As long as anyone is willing to take the initiative to participate, no matter what happens in the future, they, as well as their descendants, will have the priority to choose cultivation resources.¡± At this point, the communication jade talisman on Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan lit up again. This put a frown on the two of them. They took out their communication jade talismans and read the contents carefully. Immediately, both of them revealed uncontrollable surprise on their faces. They actually wanted the Jiang family and the Bai family to go to Ancient Origin City together and be in charge of guarding it.. Chapter 268 - Chapter 268: Departure to Ancient Origin City (2) Chapter 268: Departure to Ancient Origin City (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Hcnyee Translations Hua Mengyou and her junior brother Li Fei would also go with them. it was no wonder that they had such a strong reaction. It had to be known that the Jiang family and the Bai family could be said to be the top Violet Palace Immortal Families in the cultivation world of Liang Nation. They both had two or more late-stage Violet Palace cultivators. Especially the Bai family. Their ancestor, Bai Mingshan, was already a ninth level Violet Palace cultivator a hundred years ago. Now that a hundred years had passed, no one knew what realm his cultivation had reached. Other than Bai Mingshan, there was another cultivation genius in the Bai family. He was rhe white-haired young man they had seen at the Jade Water Market Auction that day. His name was Bai Yuanchen, who had reached the seventh level of the Violet Palace. After so many years, it was clearly unlikely for his cultivation to not have advanced at all. Lastly, there was Hua Mengyou and her junior brother, Li Fei. The two of them were also at the late-stage of the Violet Palace. In that case, including the couple, there would be a total of six late-stage Violet Palace cultivators guarding the Ancient Origin City. One had to know that the late-stage Violet Palace cultivators weren¡¯t some small shots. What was so special about Ancient Origin City that it actually required so many late-stage Violet Palace cultivators to guard it together? At this thought, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but look at each other. Then, the two of them did not hide anything and roughly told everyone what they had just received. When everyone heard that, their reaction was almost the same as Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyans. They couldn¡¯t help but look shocked. Jiang Renyi said, ¡°Granduncle, could there be something especially important in Ancient Origin City, or does it have some special strategic significance?¡± Jiang Chengxuan shook his head and said, ¡°It¡¯s hard to say for the time being. We¡¯ll naturally know the exact situation when we get there. Now, let¡¯s discuss who will go with us and who will stay behind to rake care of the family.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, many people immediately stepped forward and expressed their willingness to follow Jiang Chengxuan and the others to Ancient Origin City. Among them were the family head, Jiang Renyi, the Supreme Elder, Jiang Rendao, and Liu Linglong. Jiang Chengxuan took a look and raised his hand to point at a few people. He ordered them to stay behind and be in charge of guarding the family. They were all relatively young people who had just broken through to the Foundation Establishment. There were also a few people who were not good at fighting and were mainly in charge of refining pills and weapons. Finally, Jiang Chengxuan looked at Liu Linglong and said, ¡°Linglong, you can also stay in the family and help keep things in order.¡± This made Liu Linglong¡¯s expression change slightly. However, before she could speak, Jiang Chengxuan continued, ¡°I¡¯ve already made up my mind. The significance of your task is not inferior to ours by any means. During our absence, the safety and maintenance of the entire family will depend on you alone. I hope you won¡¯t disappoint us.¡± In fact. He made the decision to let Liu Linglong stay after careful considerations. First of all, he and Shen Ruyan had to go to the front line. According to the requirements, out of Jiang Rendao and Liu Linglong, one had to go with them. Jiang Rendao was good at fighting, but he was not good at managing. It was obviously not very suitable for him to stay behind. As such, Liu Linglong, who was good at managing and maintaining the daily affairs of the family, was naturally the most suitable to stay behind. As for why he didn¡¯t let the family head, Jiang Renyi, stay, the reason was very simple. After they went to Ancient Origin City, they needed someone who could command low-level cultivators. And in the entire Jiang family, there was no one more suitable than Jiang Renyi. Soon, the entire Jiang family took action. A few days later. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Jiang Rendao, Jiang Renyi, and the other elders of the Jiang family led hundreds of Qi Refinement members to Ancient Origin City on several Level 3 treasure ships. This time, the Jiang family mobilized three Violet Palace cultivators, 15 Foundation Establishment cultivators, and hundreds of Qi Refinement cultivators. When they arrived at Ancient Origin City and saw the tail city wall, many Qi Refinement cultivators of the Jiang family could not help but reveal shocked expressions. Obviously, they had never seen such a majestic city wall. ¡°Who are you? Stop!¡± At this moment, several voices suddenly sounded from Ancient Origin City. They were all cultivators in charge of guarding this place. Jiang Chengxuan, who was at the bow, threw out a token and it landed in the hand of a middle-aged cultivator. The middle-aged cultivator took the token and looked at it carefully. His expression immediately changed and he hurriedly bowed to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°So it¡¯s Senior Jiang Chengxuan from the Jiang family. If we offended you just now, I hope you won¡¯t take it to heart. Hurry up! They are Senior Jiang and the fellow Daoists of the Jiang family. Quickly lift the array!¡± The middle-aged cultivator hurriedly ordered the people around him to lift the city-protecting array. Then, Jiang Chengxuan gave the order to continue driving the ship into Ancient Origin City. Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! The moment Jiang Chengxuan and the others entered Ancient Origin City, several streaks of light flew over from afar. When those streaks of light approached, everyone saw that they were Violet Palace cultivators. The one in the lead was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s acquaintance, Hua Mengyou, There were three people beside her at this moment. One of them was Bai Yuanchen, whom they had seen at the Jade Water Market Auction that day. On Hua Mengyou¡¯s left was an old man with a powerful aura, who should be the Bai family¡¯s ancestor, Bai Mingshan. As for the beautiful woman in her twenties, she should be a Violet Palace cultivator of the Bai family. At this moment, the Bai family was sizing up Jiang Chengxuan and the others. Hua Mengyou smiled and said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, and Fellow Daoist Shen, you¡¯re finally here. Come, let me introduce you first.¡± As she spoke, Hua Mengyou pointed at the three people beside her. ¡°They are the ancestor of the Bai family, Bai Mingshan, the current head of the Bai family, Bai Yuanchen, and Bai Zixuan. They will be in charge of guarding this Ancient Origin City together with us.¡± Soon, Hua Mengyou introduced both sides in detail. It was obvious that both Bai Mingshan and Bai Yuanchen were rather polite to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Only Bai Zixuan seemed to be a little arrogant. Although her attitude was not cold, it was definitely not warm. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Hua Mengyou could all tell this. In order to avoid embarrassment, Hua Mengyou immediately smiled and tried to smooth things over. ¡°By the way, let¡¯s not just stand here. Hurry up and come in.¡± As she spoke, she had already called over a Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and asked him to arrange a place to stay for Jiang Renyi and the other Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Jiang family. She led Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Jiang Rendao, and the Bai family to the meeting hall. ¡°By the way, where is Fellow Daoist Li Fei from your sect?¡± On the way, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but ask Hua Mengyou. ¡°Junior Brother Li Fei¡­¡± Hua Mengyou smiled and said, ¡°He still had some things to deal with in the sect, so he didn¡¯t come with me. However, I think he should be here soon.¡± As soon as she finished speaking, a sword light suddenly sped over from the distant sky. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Jiang Rendao, and the Bai family members all turned around. Hua Mengyou smiled and said, ¡°What a coincidence. I was just talking about Junior Brother Li Fei when he came over.¡± Soon, the sword light flew into Ancient Origin City, revealing a young man in a long robe. It was Li Fei. ¡°Senior Sister Hua.¡± He first greeted Flua Mengyou before turning around and nodding at Jiang Chengxuan and the Bai family members.. Chapter 269 - Chapter 269: The Significance of Ancient Origin City Chapter 269: The Significance of Ancient Origin City Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The few of them als nodded at Li Fei in return. In a moment, the group of people arrived at the meeting hall of Ancient Origin City under Hua Mengyou¡¯s lead. After everyone sat down, Hua Mengyou said with a solemn expression, ¡°Everyone, I believe you all have questions about why we were arranged here. Moreover, there are a total of eight Violet Palace cultivators. Among them, the six of us have even reached the late-stage Violet Palace.¡± When this topic was mentioned, other than Li Fei, everyone¡¯s expressions became serious. Indeed. This was something they had been puzzled about before they came. According to normal practice, when a city was set up with a protective array, there was usually a late-stage Violet Palace cultivator and three to four mid-stage Violet Palace Realm cultivators guarding it. But this time, there were a total of six late-stage Violet Palace cultivators. Coupled with the Falling River Taiyi Array, a protective array that was infinitely close to Level 4, even if they encountered a Level 4 Golden Core Demon King, they were not too worried. Jiang Chengxuan and the others would never believe that there was no special reason why so many combat strengths were placed in this Ancient Origin City. ¡°To tell you the truth¡­¡± Hua Mengyou continued, ¡°The main reason why you and I were arranged here is actually¡­¡± Hua Mengyou slowly took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, ¡°Underneath this city, we discovered a high-grade Level 4 spiritual vein.¡± ¡°What? A high-grade Level 4 spiritual vein?¡± These words immediately shocked everyone present. Clearly, they were all aware of the significance of a high-grade Level 4 spiritual vein. It was not an exaggeration to say that a high-grade Level 4 spiritual vein was enough for six to seven late-stage Golden Core cultivators to cultivate at the same time. Similarly, it was enough for six to seven demon kings. If this news were to spread¡­ Those demon kings who fought to the death for territory and resources would probably go completely crazy and mobilize all their armies to take down Ancient Origin City at all costs. In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Jiang Rendao, and the Bai family members felt a huge pressure. Bai Mingshan said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Hua and Fellow Daoist Li Fei, may I ask who knows about the existence of the high-grade Level 4 spiritual vein?¡± If this news had already been leaked, or if there was a risk of it being leaked, they would consider leaving without hesitation. Even if the order to guard this city was given by the Jade Water Sword Pavilion, they had no choice but to leave. Even if they might be wanted or even criticized in the future, they would never risk their lives and the lives of their entire family. If the demon beasts found out about the high grade Level 4 spiritual vein, without the slightest doubt, it was impossible to defend the Ancient Origin City even if they were reinforced by three Golden Core cultivators. At this moment, even Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who could be said to be Hua Mengyou¡¯s good friends, were staring at her perfect face and observing the change in her expression. If they noticed anything wrong, even if they were good friends, they had no choice but part ways with her. They were the same as Bai Mingshan and the others. They wouldn¡¯t bring their members to their deaths when they knew that death was the only outcome. Fortunately, Hua Mengyou and Li Fei were very calm from the beginning to the end. Hua Mengyou smiled and looked at everyone present. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. So far, other than the few of us here, only the core Supreme Elders of our sect and the Supreme Elders of the Heavenly Yue Sect know about it.¡± After a pause, Hua Mengyou continued, ¡°Back then, the ones who discovered the spiritual vein here were Elder Flowing Fire of my sect and Elder Wen of the Heavenly Yue Sect. The moment they sensed the existence of the spiritual vein here, they used various methods to conceal it. After that, they informed their respective sects, asking the other Golden Core elders to come. Without alerting the demon beasts, many Golden Core cultivators joined forces and completely hid the aura of the high-grade Level 4 spiritual vein.¡± ¡°I see.¡± After hearing Hua Mengyou¡¯s explanation, Jiang Chengxuan and the others heaved a sigh of relief. With so many Golden Core cultivators from the two old Golden Core Sects joining forces, the existence of the spiritual vein here should not be easily discovered.. Chapter 270 - Chapter 270: The Significance of Ancient Origin City (2) Chapter 270: The Significance of Ancient Origin City (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations This could explain why so many late-stage Violet Palace cultivators were in charge of guarding this place at the same time. Otherwise, once the demon beasts occupied this city, As time passed, it was only a matter of time before they discovered the existence of the high-grade Level 4 spiritual vein here. At that time, in order to ensure they wouldn¡¯t lose the city, the many demon kings might kick off an even bigger beast riot. There was another reason why they couldn¡¯t let the demon beasts occupy this city, and it was also the most important reason. With this high-grade Level 4 spiritual vein, the demon beasts¡¯ overall strength would definitely increase greatly. This would in return pose a great threat to the entire cultivation world of Liang Nation. After understanding the situation, Jiang Chengxuan and the others had another question in mind. That was since this place was so important, why the Golden Core cultivators of the two sects didn¡¯t come personally to guard it? As if having predicted this question, Hua Mengyou continued, ¡°The main reason why we were asked to guard this place and not the Golden Core elders is because they don¡¯t want to alert the demon beasts. It won¡¯t appear too suspicious to assign a few Violet Palace cultivators to guard Ancient Origin City that has some strategic importance. However, if there were Golden Core cultivators here, it would inevitably arouse the suspicion of the demon kings. 1 believe everyone can understand what I¡¯m saying, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± After hearing Hua Mengyou¡¯s explanation, everyone present nodded. This explanation made sense. Letting six late-stage Violet Palace cultivators guard this city was indeed a rather safe arrangement. This way, it would not attract too much attention from the demon kings, nor would there be any accidents because the power guarding this city was insufficient. ¡°Alright¡± After that, Hua Mengyou said, ¡°I¡¯ve already said everything that needs to be said. Now, in order to ensure that the secrets of this place will not leak, 1 hope you can swear an oath.¡± Hua Mengyou¡¯s request was within everyone¡¯s expectation. After all, this matter was so huge that no mistakes were allowed to happen. Jiang Chengxuan and the others could understand this. Soon, the group of people made the oath in front of Hua Mengyou and Li Fei. After a while. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Hua, we just arrived here not long ago. We don¡¯t know much about the situation in Ancient Origin City and the surrounding areas. You¡¯ve been here for a period of time. Why don¡¯t you tell us in detail about the situation in and around Ancient Origin City?¡± Hua Mengyou pondered for a moment before saying with a solemn expression, ¡°To be honest, before your arrival, the demon beasts had already launched an attack on Ancient Origin City once.¡± ¡°What? They¡¯ve already attacked Ancient Origin City once?¡± Everyone was shocked. Hua Mengyou nodded. ¡°Not bad. Fortunately, that attack was only to test the water. Although there were many demon beasts, no demon beasts above Level 2 appeared. The Ancient Origin City was not threatened.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and the others heaved a sigh of relief. If it was just a probing attack, it was nothing. However, if it was an all-out attack, that would be a real problem. After all, when it came to numbers, humans were far inferior to demon beats. In the entire Ancient Origin City, they could gather a few thousand people at most while demon beasts could gather tens of thousands of demon beasts at any time. Even if they had reached late-stage Violet Palace, in a protracted war with tens of thousands of demon beasts, they would also feel immense pressure. At that time, it was hard to say how long the city-protecting array could last. Ater being assigned the duties they had to carry out, they did not stay any longer and quickly left the meeting hall. Outside, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were personally led by Hua Mengyou to their cave abode. Bai Zixuan couldn¡¯t help but frown as she watched Jiang Chengxuan and the others leave. She looked at her elder brother and ancestor and said, ¡°Seventh Granduncle, and elder brother, the Jiang family is just a newly-risen family. What right do they have to be on equal footing with our Bai family?¡± Hearing Bai Zixuan¡¯s words, Bai Mingshan and Bai Yuanchen could not help but exchange glances. Then, Bai Yuanchen said, ¡°Zixuan, what do you think of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan?¡± ¡°They?¡± Bai Zixuan fell into a deep thought, then she said, ¡°They should be newly-advanced late-stage Violet Palace cultivators, right? I didn¡¯t feel much threat from them. Why? Is there a problem with the couple?¡± With that, she couldn¡¯t help but look intently at her elder brother and Granduncle. Bai Yuanchen shook his head and said, ¡°You don¡¯t feel any threat from them because the difference in strength between you and them is too great. Just as ants don¡¯t feel the threat of a tiger.¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Bai Zixuan¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°How is this possible?¡± ¡°Nothing¡¯s impossible.¡± Bai Yuanchen added with a solemn expression, ¡°Seventh Granduncle and I sensed it very clearly just now. We felt an unprecedented pressure from Jiang Chengxuan and his wife. Moreover¡­¡± At this point, Bai Yuanchen could not help but take a deep breath before continuing, ¡°Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s wife, Shen Ruyan, is at the ninth level of the Violet Palace.¡± ¡°What? Ninth level of the Violet Palace?¡± Bai Zixuan¡¯s face was instantly filled with shock. One had to know that the Bai family¡¯s ancestor, Bai Mingshan, who was called Seventh Granduncle, was only at the peak of the ninth level of the Violet Palace. Moreover, he had stayed in this realm for a hundred years. Shen Ruyan was still so young, but she was already at the ninth level of the Violet Palace. At the thought of this, Bai Zixuan seemed to have thought of something. She couldn¡¯t help but look at the two of them again and say, ¡°Brother, Seventh Granduncle, since Shen Ruyan is already at the ninth level of the Violet Palace, could her husband, Jiang Chengxuan, be¡­?¡± Chapter 271 - Chapter 271: Demon Beast Siege Chapter 271: Demon Beast Siege Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°No, surprisingly.¡± Bai Yuanchen shook his head. This made Bai Zixuan secretly heave a sigh of relief. If, like his wife, Jiang Chengxuan had also reached the ninth level of the Violet Palace, the strength of the Jiang family would be too terrifying. However, just as this thought flashed through her mind, she heard Bai Yuanchen continue, ¡°Although Jiang Chengxuan¡¯ hasn¡¯t reached the ninth level of the Violet Palace, he has already reached the peak of the eighth level. It¡¯s possible that he can break through to the ninth level at any time. Moreover, the pressure he gave us was no less than that of his wife, Shen Ruyan.¡± These words left Bai Zixuan¡¯s mouth wide open in shock. Why does this couple not seem like normal people? Could it be that they all have some special method to increase their cultivation? Just as this thought flashed through her mind, she heard Bai Mingshan, who had been silent all this while, finally speak. ¡°Alright, no matter what, we have to guard this Ancient Origin City with the Jiang family for a long time. There is no harm in befriending them. So. Zixuan, don¡¯t hold onto your prejudice anymore. Who knows, one day, they might save your life. Do you understand?¡± ¡°Yes, I understand, Seventh Granduncle.¡± Although Bai Zixuan still found it difficult to accept, she had to admit that what her Seventh Granduncle said made sense. She nodded, indicating that she would change her attitude in the future. After a while. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who were already in the cave abode, sent a message to Jiang Renyi and Jiang Renchuan, asking them to come to their place. After receiving the message, Jiang Renyi and the other elders of the Jiang family arrived at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s side. After knowing that everyone had been properly arranged, Jiang Chengxuan told everyone that the demon beasts had launched an attack on Ancient Origin City before their arrivals. In the end, Jiang Chengxuan continued, ¡°In the future, arrange for people to patrol and pay close attention to the movements of the demon beasts. If there are any abnormalities, you have to inform us immediately and the Violet Palace cultivator on duty that day. However, you have to protect yourself as much as possible. If you encounter danger, remember not to be stingy with your trump cards. After all, if you use up your trump cards, you can replenish it. However, if you lost your life, you would lose everything. Do you all understand?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± All the Jiang family cultivators, including Jiang Renyi and Jiang Renchuan, bowed and accepted the order. Jiang Chengxuan nodded in satisfaction. ¡°Alright, there¡¯s nothing else on my side for the time being. You guys can leave first. If possible, try your best to increase your strength when you have time. Don¡¯t slack off.¡± After the others left, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t waste any time. They went to their cave abodes and began to cultivate. Just like that. In the blink of an eye, more than half a month passed. In the past half a month, the demon beasts had not attacked. Ancient Origin City was also relatively peaceful. Occasionally, some independent cultivators who accepted missions would take the risk to leave the city to investigate the traces of demon beasts outside and gather information for Ancient Origin City. This day. After reading the information sent by an independent cultivator, Jiang Rendao¡¯s son, Jiang Yuncheng, had a drastic change of expression. He suddenly stared at a burly man with a saber on his back and said solemnly, ¡°You said that you found traces of the Gale Rhinoceros in the southwest of the Ancient Origin City. Is that true?¡± The reason why Jiang Yuncheng had such a reaction was because the Gale Rhinoceros was not a demon beast that existed in the Ancient Origin Mountain Range. If what the burly man with the saber said was true, then this matter was definitely not trivial. He had to report this to his father and the two ancestors immediately. ¡°Young Master Yuncheng, I¡¯m 100% sure that the Gale Rhinoceros has indeed appeared in the southwest of the Ancient Origin City. Although I only caught a glimpse of it at that time, I can guarantee that I was not mistaken.¡± ¡°Good!¡± Jiang Yuncheng nodded at him. ¡°If your information is verified, 1 can promise you that other than the reward you deserve for this mission, there will be an additional reward for you.¡± Hearing Jiang Yuncheng¡¯s words, a look of joy appeared on the burly man¡¯s face. He immediately cupped his hands at Jiang Yuncheng. ¡°Thank you, Young Master Yuncheng. Thank you, Master Yuncheng!¡± After a while. Jiang Yuncheng brought this information to a hall. This was the temporary residence of the Violet Palace cultivators. Coincidentally, during this period of time, his father, Jiang Rendao, was in charge. Hence, after Jiang Yuncheng knocked on the door and received a response from inside, he pushed open the door to the hall. His father, Jiang Rendao, was sitting at a table. There was another person sitting opposite him.. Chapter 272 - Chapter 272: Demon Beast Siege (2) Chapter 272: Demon Beast Siege (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations It was Bai Yuanchen of the Bai family. Jiang Yuncheng clearly did not expect that other than his father, there was actually someone else here. He hurriedly went forward to greet the two of them. ¡°Hehe, Fellow Daoist Rendao, this must be your son, right? He¡¯s already at the mid-stage Foundation Establishment at such a young age. His future is limitless.¡± Bai Yuanchen smiled. Jiang Rendao shook his head. ¡°Fellow Daoist Yuanchen, my son only has three spiritual roots. He¡¯s not on the same level as your son.¡± As he spoke, Jiang Rendao changed the topic and looked at Jiang Yuncheng. ¡°Yuncheng, what brings you here?¡± Without any hesitation, Jiang Yuncheng told him what he had just learned from the burly man. When Jiang Rendao and Bai Yuanchen heard this, their originally calm expressions became solemn. Bai Yuanchen said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Rendao, 1 have some understanding of the Gale Rhinoceros. They like to live in lush forests. Mountain ranges like here are not areas they like to live in. Now that they appeared here, if I¡¯m not wrong, they should have been invited by a demon beast tribe here to deal with the Ancient Origin City.¡± Jiang Rendao agreed with Bai Yuanchen¡¯s guess. He nodded. ¡°What Fellow Daoist Yuancheng siad made sense. From the looks of it, the first demon beast attack that you and I will face here is probably coming.¡± With the appearance of the Gale Rhinoceros, a demon beast tribe that should not have appeared here, the second wave of demon beast attack should arrive soon. ¡°Let¡¯s tell this to the other fellow Daoists.¡± Jiang Rendao said. Bai Yuanchen nodded. Therefore, the two of them quickly sent a message to everyone about this information. After that, Jiang Rendao gave his son some instructions and arrangements. A few days later. The cultivators on the walls of Ancient Origin City suddenly widened their eyes. A few of them even pointed in a direction and said in shock, ¡°Demon¡­ demonic beasts! Demon beasts are here!¡± With that, the cultivators in the other places immediately rushed over as quickly as possible and looked into the distance. Hundreds of miles away, a mass of demon beasts was charging towards the Ancient Origin City. The ones at the front were the Gale Rhinoceroses. ¡°Quick! Send out a message!¡± A blazing flame shot into the sky, accompanied by a bell ring that resounded throughout the city. Countless cultivators began to head to various city walls in the Ancient Origin City under the arrangements of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion, the Jiang family, and the Bai family. Most of them were sent to garrison the East Gate, as it was the main target of the demon beasts. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Hua Mengyou, Li Fei, and the Bai family members all stood in the sky above Ancient Origin City, looking at the dense mass of demon beasts in the distance with a solemn expression. Bai Yuanchen of the Bai family said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Hua, how is the scale of the demon beast attack compared to last time?¡± Hua Mengyou thought for a moment and said, ¡°It¡¯s clearly larger than last time. Moreover, there are also more demon beast tribes involved.¡± That was indeed the case. At this moment, Jiang Renyi, Jiang Renchuan, and the Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and the Bai family, who were in charge of commanding the cultivators on the east gate wall, focused all their attention on the demon beasts. Jiang Renyi shouted, ¡°Everyone, get ready. In three breaths, use the mud technique together!¡± While he was speaking, the Gale Rhinoceroses and the Barbarous Bears at the front were only thousands of feet away from the city wall. At this moment, all the cultivators on the eastern city wall used the mud technique at the same time. This technique could turn the environment within a certain range into a swamp, making it impassable. It was specially used to deal with heavy demon beasts like the Gale Rhinoceroses and the Barbarous Bears. Boom, boom, boom! In an instant, hundreds and thousands of spells hit the ground. The ground, which was originally as firm as a rock, immediately began to soften. Swamps began to appear. The Gale Rhinoceroses and Barbarous Bears at the front suddenly stepped into the swamp area, their huge bodies grounding to a halt. The Gale Rhinoceroses and Barbarous Bears that were behind could not stop in time and immediately collided with their companions in front. For a moment, the demon beasts that were originally charging aggressively like a storm immediately fell into a temporary chaos. When the cultivators on the city wall saw this, they continued to cast spells. Then, enhanced by the array, the spells crossed thousands of feet and landed on the demon beasts in the swamp.. Chapter 273 - Chapter 273: Demon Beast Siege (3) Chapter 273: Demon Beast Siege (3) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°ROAR!¡± In an instant, the air was filled with the screams of the demon beasts. Flames, ice blades, wind blades, and sword qi could be seen wreaking havoc among the demon beasts. In just a short while, dozens or hundreds of demon beasts died under this wave of attacks. There were even hundreds of demon beasts that were seriously injured. However, this number was only a drop in the ocean for the demon beasts. It was not even considered a loss at all. After a while, the swamp area created by the cultivators was flattened by the demon beasts and they continued to charge towards the city wall. Seeing this, many cultivators instinctively retreated a few steps in fear, especially those who had experienced such a war for the first time. This caused the expressions of Jiang Renyi and the other cultivators in command of the defense troop to immediately darken. Because they suddenly realized that the spells cast by everyone were much weaker than before, be it in terms of power or accuracy. Some people even cast the spell before it was fully formed. This way, it could hardly cause any substantial damage to the demon beasts. At that moment. Jiang Renyi, Jiang Renchuan, the cultivators of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion as well as the cultivators of the Bai family immediately shouted. ¡°Everyone, calm down! Don¡¯t let fear get the better of you. If you can¡¯t overcome your fear, you will only die faster. So. If you don¡¯t want to die, pull yourself together.¡± These words carried a convincing power, causing many people who were trembling to gradually calm down. Although they were still afraid, at least on the surface and in action, they weren¡¯t affected. Boom, boom, boom! All kinds of spells hit the demon beasts like raindrops, causing them to scream again. They were either pierced by sharp blades, burned by flames, pierced by icicles, or bound by endless vines. In the blink of an eye, more than 200 demon beasts fell. However, this was almost the limit of what those cultivators could do. After this round of spell attacks, the demon beasts were only about a thousand feet away from the city wall. At that moment, many people on the city wall could clearly see the ferocious faces, sharp fangs, and scarlet eyes of the demon beasts. The ferocious aura developed in the brutal jungle made many people¡¯s legs go weak again. Especially when they thought about how once their city protecting array was broken, they would be eaten by these demon beasts like livestock, the fear in their hearts magnified. Fortunately. Jiang Renyi and the other Foundation Establishment cultivators had long expected this situation. So. When the demon beasts were within a thousand feet of the city wall, they immediately cast calming spells on everyone present, causing their originally frightened hearts to calm down. They no longer retreated when they looked at the demon beasts charging crazily. ¡°Use the Spirit Gathering Cannon!¡± Suddenly, Jiang Renyi¡¯s order sounded in everyone¡¯s ears. This cannon was a city-protecting Dharmic artifact. It was a streamlined black and silver color with runes swirling on its surface. Every Spirit Gathering Cannon was about two meters in diameter and needed a large number of spiritual stones to be activated. When used, it could erupt with the power of a high-grade Level 2 spell. However, this cannon could not be moved and had a long attack gap. It was relatively easy for demon beasts of the same level to dodge it. But at this moment, it was the best time to use this cannon. Boom, boom, boom! In an instant, The muzzles of each Spirit Gathering Cannon shone with an extremely dazzling light. With loud bangs, Cannon balls comparable to low-grade Level 2 immediately exploded among the demon beasts a thousand feet away. Many demon beasts were blown up. Broken limbs, internal organs, and blood splattered everywhere. And this was not the end. After the first wave of cannon balls, the second, third, and even the fourth wave of cannon balls arrived as scheduled. By the time the mass of demon beasts rushed to dozens of feet away from the city wall, there were already close to 2,000 demon beasts that had died. ¡°ROAR!¡± At this moment, a series of angry roars came from the back line of the demon beasts. Immediately after, dozens of demon beasts with even stronger auras rushed out. One of the Gale Rhinoceroses, which was almost more than ten meters tall, suddenly spat out a green wind blade. With a bang, a Spirit Gathering Cannon that was still shooting was immediately cut into pieces by the wind blade. This was actually a Level 2 demon beast! The other Level 2 demon beasts also used various attacks and innate divine powers. There was a series of loud bangs. Endless smoke filled a large area of the sky, causing some people who were originally overjoyed by the power of the Spirit Gathering Cannon to reveal extremely solemn expressions.. Chapter 274 - Chapter 274: Violet Palace Versus Level 3 Demon Beast Chapter 274: Violet Palace Versus Level 3 Demon Beast Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations It was certain that the number of Level 2 demon beasts that had appeared this time far exceeded the number of Level 2 demon beasts that came on the first attack. Moreover, there seemed to be more Level 2 demon beasts coming. The Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Jiang family, the Jade Water Sword Pavilion, and the Bai family realized that it was their time to attack. ¡°Everyone, use your Dharma artifacts to attack!¡± Jiang Renyi gave the order. At this moment, the demon beasts were less than 20 feet away from the city wall. If they continued to use the Spirit Gathering Cannon or spells to attack, it would be too slow. They had to resort to Dharma artifact attacks. Only Dharma artifact attacks could cause the greatest damage to those demon beasts, and it was not easy to dodge. Clang! Buzz! Slash! Upon receiving the order, the cultivators immediately took out their Dharma artifacts. In the blink of an eye, countless sword lights appeared in the sky. The demon beasts at the front also used their own attack methods. Spikes, poisonous fog, and boulders collided with the Dharma artifacts, creating a huge explosion. Some demon beasts¡¯ bodies were split into two by the Dharma artifacts, while some cultivators¡¯ Dharma artifacts were struck down by the combined forces of several demon beasts. Almost every moment, there would be demon beasts falling and cultivators spitting out blood because of losing their Dharma artifacts. The war was now in full swing. Jiang Renyi and the other Foundation Establishment cultivators could not stay idle anymore. They faced the Level 2 demon beasts that came. Just like that. The battle lasted for a few days. After the demon beasts temporarily retreated, everyone on the east gate wall relaxed. However, because of this tough battle, they were all exhausted. Even Jiang Renyi and the other Foundation Establishment cultivators weren¡¯t any better. In the past few days, everyone had been in a state of high tension. Coupled with the fact that they had to constantly fight demon beasts, the consumption of True Essence was several times or even dozens of times faster than before. Fortunately, they had the city-protecting array to rely on, which could allow them to have some time to take pills and rest to recover their True Essence. Otherwise, even Foundation Establishment cultivators would not be able to withstand such high-intensity battles continuously, let alone those Qi Refinement cultivators. At this moment, looking across the city wall, almost all cultivators were lying, sitting, or leaning against each other. Their clothes were tattered and they looked exhausted. Many people had blood stains on their bodies, and there were even bone-deep wounds. From the independent cultivators to the cultivators of the three forces, they now realized one thing¡ªhow terrifying an actual war was. The skirmishes that took place among cultivators who had grudges against each other were nothing compared to this. And this was only the first wave of demon beast attacks. According to the rules summarized previously, After this, the next wave of attacks might arrive in half a day or a day. Indeed. About io to 20 hours later. The figures of demon beasts appeared in the distance again. Everyone perked up and prepared to face the enemy. This time, the demon beast attack was clearly much fiercer than before. Before long, the demon beasts arrived outside Ancient Origin City. One after another, attacks struck the Falling River Taiyi Array. Even though the attacks of these demon beasts could not threaten the Falling River Taiyi Array, over time, it would still consume a certain amount of the array¡¯s power. The demon beasts obviously knew about this. Therefore, they used these low-level demon beasts as cannon fodder. Even if the low-level demon beasts could only weaken the power of the array by a little, it was still good. Time passed bit by bit. When the second wave ended and the third wave of demon beasts arrived, the Violet Palace cultivator, Jiang Rendao, who was in charge of overseeing the overall situation, suddenly rushed out of his cave abode and arrived above the city wall. His gaze passed through the countless demon beasts in the distance and landed on a few huge figures at the back. At some point, two figures had appeared beside him. They were Li Fei of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and Bai Zixuan of the Bai family. Both of them had a solemn look on their faces. Bai Zixuan said, ¡°From the looks of it, when the next wave comes, a true Level 3 demon beast will probably appear.¡± Jiang Rendao and Li Fei agreed. They nodded silently. As expected. When this wave of attacks ended, three huge figures appeared behind the densely packed demon beasts.. Chapter 275 - Chapter 275: Violet Palace Versus Level 3 Demon Beast (2) Chapter 275: Violet Palace Versus Level 3 Demon Beast (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations They were a Level 3 Gale Rhinoceros, a Level 3 Barbarous Bear, and a Level 3 Crimson Giant Rat. It was a rat-type demon beast that was more than 20 meters tall. Its body was covered in red and yellow fur, and its tail was as sharp as a sickle. The strength of the three demon beasts had all reached the mid-grade Level 3, comparable to mid-stage Violet Palace cultivators. ¡°ROAR!¡± The Gale Rhinoceros, the Barbarous Bear, and the Crimson Giant Rat all let out violent roars. Immediately after, as if having received an order, the many low-level demon beasts in the front attacked the Ancient Origin City together. Rumble! The ground shook, and soil and rocks flew. Seeing this, the cultivators on the city wall immediately felt great pressure coming on. Jiang Renyi shouted. ¡°Attack! Stop them!¡± Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Enhanced by the city-protecting array, the spells landed on the demon beasts that were rushing over from afar. The battle had once again reached its climax. Meanwhile, the three Level 3 demon beasts did not stay idle and rushed towards Jiang Rendao and the others. Seeing this, Jiang Rendao and the other two narrowed their eyes. Without any hesitation, they flew towards the three Level 3 demon beasts. If they let them attack the array at will, it would likely crumble. Therefore, they had to stop them. Boom! As soon as the two sides collided, an extremely terrifying fluctuation erupted. Under the influence of this fluctuation, the cultivators and demon beasts who were fighting fiercely paused for a moment and looked up at the sky. In the sky. Jiang Rendao held the ¡°Shadow Slash¡± saber and kept striking Crimson Giant Rat. Other than that, there was a bright yellow shield in front of him that blocked all the attacks from the Crimson Giant Rat. This shield was a mid-grade Level 3 defensive Dharma treasure given to him by Jiang Chengxuan before the battle called the Yellow Phantom shield. With this, he had many rounds of back and forth with the Crimson Giant Rat. On the other side, Li Fei was fighting the Barbarous Bear. With his cultivation at the seventh level of Violet Palace and a high-grade Level 3 silver flying sword, he had already gained an upper hand. Even though this demon had thick skin and extremely strong defense, the silver flying sword still managed to leave countless wounds on its body. As for Bai Zixuan, she was almost on par with the Level 3 Gale Rhinoceros. However, judging from the overall situation, the three of them clearly had an advantage. As long as Li Fei killed the Barbarous Bear, it would become a two to three situation. However, the demon beasts would not give them such a chance. At this moment, two ear-piercing beast roars suddenly sounded. Immediately after, two terrifying auras surged over. The expressions of the three Violet Palace cultivators changed slightly. Behind them, a black leopard with countless cloud patterns on its body and a silver-white python with silver circles on its body appeared. These two were the Level 3 Black Cloud Leopard and the Level 3 Silver Ring Python. As soon as the two demon beasts appeared, they pounced at Li Fei, who was fighting the Barbarous Bear. In an instant, a gust of black wind spat out from the Black Cloud Leopard¡¯s mouth. The Silver Ring Python also opened its huge mouth and spat out balls of color poison towards Li Fei. Sizzle¡ª Where the poisonous fog passed, thick white smoke rose in the air, accompanied by the sound of corrosion. Within a radius of hundreds of meters, all the plants, rocks, and even Level 1 and Level 2 demon beasts turned into pools of terrifying pus. The nearby demon beasts fled in all directions. Even the cultivators protected by the array were also frightened by the scene in front of them. Buzz! At the same time, the silver-white flying sword in Li Fei¡¯s hand suddenly transformed into a large silver light screen. The entire light screen was formed by sword Qi. As soon as the black wind and the poisonous fog came into contact with the silver light screen, an explosion erupted. The black wind and the poisonous fog were quickly evaporated and obliterated. The two Level 3 demon beasts did not seem to have any intention of fighting Li Fei. After each of them attacked, they found an opportunity to carry the injured Barbarous Bear and quickly returned in the direction they came from. At the same time. The Crimson Giant Rat and the Gale Rhinoceros, who were engaged in a fight with Jiang Rendao and Bai Zixuan, did not stay any longer. After attacking with all their might for the last time, they immediately turned around and left. Seeing this, Jiang Rendao, Bai Zixuan, and Li Fei had no intention of chasing after them. They clearly knew very well. They knew very well that once they entered the territory of the demon beasts, the danger waiting for them would increase greatly. If they were surrounded, they would be done for. ¡°After this wave of attacks, it¡¯s time for us to hold a meeting to discuss further arrangements.¡± At this moment, Li Fei turned to look at the two people beside him and said after some thought. Jiang Rendao and Bai Zixuan nodded A few days later. In the meeting hall of Ancient Origin City. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Jiang Rendao, Hua Mengyou, Li Fei, Bai Mingshan, Bai Yuanchen, and Bai Zixuan gathered again. Jiang Rendao, Li Fei, and Bai Zixuan recounted the situation of the demon beast attacks to the people present. In the end, Li Fei said, ¡°According to my observation the other day, the number of Level 3 demon beasts they can mobilize this time will probably exceed our expectations. The main reason why they are still holding back is probably because they haven¡¯t figured out the exact situation in Ancient Origin City. They are still testing the water. When this probing stage is over, I¡¯m afraid what we will have to face will be difficult to handle.¡± Everyone present agreed with Li Fei¡¯s words. Bai Mingshan nodded and said, ¡°What Fellow Daoist Li Fei said makes sense. Given the current situation, I¡¯m afraid we have to change some of the arrangements we made previously.¡± Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Hua Mengyou¡¯s hearts skipped a beat. Jiang Rendao said, ¡°Then in your opinion, Elder Bai, how should our previous arrangements be changed?¡± Bai Mingshan raised his hands and cupped his fists at everyone before saying solemnly, ¡°The main purpose of us coming here this time is not to kill as many demon beasts as we can, but to try our best to protect Ancient Origin City until the demon beast riot ends. 1 believe everyone will agree on this, right?¡± Chapter 276 - Chapter 276: The Defense Line Is Breached, Continuous Chapter 276: The Defense Line Is Breached, Continuous Bad News (1) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing Bai Mingshan¡¯s words, everyone nodded. ¡°Therefore, in order to prevent the demon beasts from discovering our presence in the city, I suggest that it¡¯s best if you and I don¡¯t appear during the patrol period.¡± Bai Mingshan continued. ¡°Let¡¯s leave it to Zixuan, Fellow Daoist Li Fei, and Fellow Daoist Rendao to take turns to preside over the situation. Naturally, their rewards will be doubled for the contributions they make during this period. What do you think?¡± It had to be said that Bai Mingshan¡¯s suggestion was well-thought-out. After all, their main goal here was to protect Ancient Origin City from the demon beasts. The demon beasts would definitely not come out in full strength unless they knew what they were going to face in the city. Hiding their presence could stall for a lot more time. Even though at a certain point, they would be forced to come out to face those demon beasts, the later that day came, the better. However, this arrangement was unfair to Jiang Rendao, Li Fei, and Bai Zixuan because their workload would increase greatly. So. If they wanted to carry out this plan, the three of them had to agree. At this moment, everyone could not help but turn to look at the three of them. Hua Mengyou said, ¡°Junior Brother Li Fei, what do you think?¡± Li Fei thought for a moment and nodded slightly. ¡°I have no objection to this arrangement. However, 1 will need you to provide me with resources needed in the battle.¡± No one rejected Li Fei¡¯s request. Soon, Bai Zixuan and Jiang Rendao both agreed like Li Fei. Just like that. In the following period of time, Jiang Rendao, Li Fei, and Bai Zixuan began to be in charge of the regular patrol in Ancient Origin City. As for Jiang Chengxuan and the others, they hid their presence. Time passed in a flash. In the past half a year, the demon beasts had launched four more attacks. Two of them were led by Level 3 demon beasts. However, Ancient Origin City didn¡¯t suffer any substantial damage. The two sides were still in a stalemate. During this period, Jiang Chengxuan, who was in his cave abode, had worked hard to bring his alchemy to mid-grade Level 3. Other than that, Jiang Chengxuan had also brought his divine power, the Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven-Slaying Saber, to another level. Once used, it could unleash a power enough to truly threaten a False Core cultivator. Just as Jiang Chengxuan was about to continue cultivating, the communication jade talisman on his body suddenly lit up. After taking a look at the message, Jiang Chengxuan frowned. The message was from Hua Mengyou to ask all the Violet Palace cultivators here to go to the meeting hall to discuss an extremely important matter. Jiang Chengxuan did not linger and quickly left his cave abode. Outside, he met Shen Ruyan, who had also just come out after receiving the message from Hua Mengyou. The couple chatted briefly. After a while, they arrived at the meeting hall. At this moment, only Hua Mengyou and Li Fei were in the hall. When they saw Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, they immediately nodded at them. The four of them sat in the hall and did not wait for long before the others arrived one after another. It was only at this moment that Hua Mengyou took out a jade slip from her body and handed it to everyone. ¡°I just received some news about the demon beast riot. Everyone, take a look.¡± As soon as she finished speaking, she passed the jade slip to the person nearest to her. After reading it, everyone¡¯s faces revealed a solemn expression. In the past six months. The humans were forced to retreat again and again. Not to mention the situation in Yun and Yan Nation. Just the situation in Liang Nation was not ideal. So far, two of the Liang Nation¡¯s defensive lines had been breached. Three counties were ravaged by those demon beasts while 13 million mortals were slaughtered and became their food. There were even tens of thousands of low-level cultivators who died in the battle against the demon beasts. This was like a ruthless slap to the faces of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and the Heavenly Yue Sect. They had vowed to keep the demon beasts outside the defensive lines.. Chapter 277 - Chapter 277: The Defense Line Is Breached, Continuous Chapter 277: The Defense Line Is Breached, Continuous Bad News (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations But in the end? There was a dark expression on everyone¡¯s faces. Now that the two cities at the front line had been breached, this was definitely not good news for them. What if, after taking down the two cities, the demon beasts changed directions and headed towards Ancient Origin City? The entire hall fell silent. A moment later, Hua Mengyou was the first to break the silence. She looked at everyone present with a solemn expression and said, ¡°Everyone, apart from this news, I have another piece of bad news that 1 need to tell you.¡± What? Upon hearing her words, everyone¡¯s heart skipped a beat. The news they were told just now was already extremely bad. Could there be something worse than that? No one said anything, waiting for Hua Mengyou to continue. Hua Mengyou said, ¡°According to the informations sent back by the person in charge of investigating the movements of the demon beasts, Recently, the number of demon beasts targeting Ancient Origin City has clearly increased. If I¡¯m not wrong, the scale of the next wave of attacks will probably far exceed the previous few.¡± As soon as she said this, the gloom in the hall deepend. ¡°So¡­¡± Hua Mengyou glanced slowly at everyone present. ¡°Next, we have to be alert and be prepared to face unexpected situations.¡± What she meant was that if Jiang Rendao, Li Fei, and Bai Zixuan failed to defend the city, the rest of them had to take action. In the end, they decided that if there was a situation that Jiang Rendao and the other two could not deal with, Bai Yuanchen of the Bai family would show up first to their aid. Followed by Bai Yuancheng were Hua Mengyou, Jiang Chengxuan, and then Bai Mingshan and Shen Ruyan, who had reached the ninth level of the Violet Palace. To this arrangement, no one had any objections. Time passed in a flash. It was three months later. In the past three months, the demon beasts had launched two more attacks. However, the scale of these two attacks was not big. There was even no sign of a Level 3 demon beast. However, it was precisely this that made Jiang Chengxuan and the others feel abnormally under pressure. This was like the calm before a storm. The demon beasts were clearly accumulating strength for a larger attack. It could be imagined that when the next beast attack or the one after next came, it would definitely be terrifying. That was indeed the case. Another month passed. The Bai family cultivators who were patrolling the eastern city wall suddenly saw dense demon beasts appear hundreds of kilometers outside the city. As instructed, they immediately sent a signal. In an instant, the entire Ancient Origin City was on alert. However, at this moment, the Jade Water Sword Pavilion cultivator on the northern city wall also sent a signal at the same time. This shocked all the cultivators in the city. In the past, whenever the demon beasts attacked, they would start from the east gate. This was mainly due to the geographical location of Ancient Origin City. Other than the east gate, the other three gates all had natural barriers. It was almost impossible for the demon beasts to bypass those natural barriers and attack the Ancient Origin City. But now. This seemingly impossible thing happened. Outside the northern gate, countless demon beasts gathered. What exactly was going on? ¡°No¡­ that¡¯s not right!¡± Suddenly, a cultivator sensed something amiss. He pointed at the demon beasts that appeared and said in shock, ¡°They are not demon beasts that exist in the Ancient Origin Mountain Range at all!¡± Some cultivators who knew a lot about demon beasts widened their eyes and said with a trembling voice, ¡°They¡­ they¡¯re demon beasts from Songhai City!¡± ¡°What? Pine Sea City?¡± Many people asked in disbelief. Clearly, they knew that the Pine Sea City mentioned was the frontline defensive city like the Ancient Origin City. Now that there were demon beasts from the direction of Pine Sea City, didn¡¯t that mean that Pine Sea City, which held equal strategic importance as the Ancient Origin City, had already fallen? Chapter 278 - Chapter 278: The Defense Line Is Breached, Continuous Chapter 278: The Defense Line Is Breached, Continuous Bad News (3) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations This news was undoubtedly a fatal blow to morale. If Pine Sea City had already fallen, would Ancient Origin City be far away? Unknowingly, a trace of pessimism began to permeate. The cultivators of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion, who were in charge of patrolling, sensed that something was wrong. They immediately flew into the air and began to say encouraging words to boost morale. However, the effect was not ideal. Especially when they sensed the aura of four Level 3 demon beasts, the fear on their faces could no longer be concealed. At the same time. An uproar suddenly sounded from the east gate. This was because outside the east gate, other than the dense demon beast army, seven Level 3 demon beasts had appeared at the back. They were all mid-grade Level 3. This made Jiang Rendao, Li Fei, and Bai Zixuan, who were in charge of garrisoning the east gate, instantly feel immense pressure. With their strength, it was almost impossible to deal with seven mid-grade Level 3 demon beasts. Therefore, in the next moment, Li Fei immediately sent a voice transmission to Bai Zixuan. ¡°Fellow Daoist Zixuan, please contact Fellow Daoist Yuanchen and ask him to hide in the dark and prepare to attack. If we can catch them off guard and kill one or two level 3 demon beasts this time, it will definitely ease a lot of pressure. Bai Zixuan also knew that the current situation was the most dangerous one they had faced since the demon beast riot. She sent a voice transmission to Li Fei and Jiang Rendao. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ve just sent a message to my brother. He should already be hiding in the dark at this moment. When there is an opportunity, he will make a move and try to kill one or two Level 3 demon beasts while they are unprepared.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Jiang Rendao and Li Fei nodded. At this moment, they were already facing the seven Level 3 demon beasts. Other than the Gale Rhinoceros, the Barbarous Bear, the Crimson Giant Rat, the Black Cloud Leopard, and the Silver Python, There was also a Two-Winged Demon Wolf and an Iron Ape. As soon as the two sides collided, Jiang Rendao, Li Fei, and Bai Zixuan immediately fell into a disadvantage. Especially Jiang Rendao, whose cultivation was the lowest among the three. If not for that mid-grade Level 3 defensive Dharma treasure and the protection of Falling River Taiyi Array, he would probably have already been defeated. Bai Zixuan fought two Level 3 demon beasts alone, and she was on the losing side. Facing two Level 3 demon beasts at the same time was already her limit. On Li Fei¡¯s side. Although he was facing the most Level 3 demon beasts, Because he was at the late-stage of Violet Palace and was a sword cultivator proficient in close combat, He managed to hold his fort. However, they knew very well that should this continue, they would be in trouble. As long as one of the three fell, it was only a matter of time before the other two lost. Fortunately, the three of them were not the only Violet Palace cultivators in Ancient Origin City. While the demon beasts were completely focused on dealing with Jiang Rendao and Bai Zixuan, a spear light that could not be seen by the naked eye suddenly appeared behind the Crimson Giant Rat that was fiercely attacking Jaing Rendao. Suddenly, all the hairs on the Crimson Giant Rat bristled up. Squeak¡ª It let out a scream. Just as it was about to dodge, Jiang Rendao, who had been resisting its attack, changed his defensive posture. The ¡°Shadow Slash¡± saber in his hand suddenly erupted with an extremely dazzling saber light that enveloped the Crimson Giant Rat! ¡°ROAR!¡± The Crimson Giant Rat¡¯s eyes immediately turned bloody red. The approaching threat of death made its entire body burn. In midair, a large ball of flames rose. Crack¡ª These flames quickly condensed into shields in front of it, trying to block this spear sneak attack. Bang! Bang! Bang! However, the strength of the attacker clearly far exceeded its imagination. Under that spear beam, the shields shattered one by one. The power even stirred up a violent wind in the air. Before the Crimson Giant Rat could react, the spear quickly broke through its sturdy body and opened a bloody hole in its abdomen that was five to six meters in diameter. Splash- In an instant, blood gushed out like a torrent. Whoosh¡ª At the same time. A spear with black and silver surface and countless strange patterns suddenly pierced through the Crimson Giant Rat¡¯s eye socket and came out of the back of its head. Before the other demon beasts could come back to their senses, The spear that flew out of the back of the Crimson Giant Rat¡¯s head had already flown straight towards the barbarous Bear closest to it! Chapter 279 - Chapter 279: Do You Really Think You Can Stop Me? Chapter 279: Do You Really Think You Can Stop Me? Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°ROAR!¡± The Barbarous Bear Bear immediately let out a roar. At this moment, its spiritual perception was warning him crazily. Witnessing the death of the Crimson Giant Rat, it immediately realized that it could not take this spear head-on. Immediately, a black shield suddenly lit up in front of it. The shield emitted a mysterious aura. As soon as the black and silver spear came into contact with it, The tip of the spear emitted sizzling sounds, and thick white smoke rose. At the same time, yellow light flashed on the Barbarous Bear¡¯s body. Endowed divine powers of the earth attribute kept hitting the black and silver spear. Even so, the Barbarous Bear still didn¡¯t let down its guard. It turned to the Gale Rhinoceros and the Iron Ape for help. The two demon beasts only hesitated for a moment before deciding to help the Barbarous Bear. In an instant, a huge green wind that was dozens of meters tall and the dark golden claw light attacked the black and silver spear at the same time. Boom, boom, boom! In the sky. Countless attacks collided with the black and silver spear. Not only did the explosion dim the black shield, but it also sent the Barbarous Bear flying a few kilometers away. Even the Gale Rhinoceros and the Iron Ape were affected. The two demon beasts kept retreating in the air. It was only at this moment that the demon beasts saw the guy who sneak attacked. This person was none other than Bai Yuanchen, who had been hiding in the dark. At this moment, there was a hint of pity on his face. Just now, after killing the Crimson Giant Rat, he was so close to taking the life of the Barbarous Bear as well. Unfortunately, it didn¡¯t succeed. Now, it wouldn¡¯t be so easy to kill the Barbarous bear. This was because at this moment, he and Jiang Rendao, who were not far away, saw another Level 3 demon beast flying over. This demon beast¡¯s feathers were pitch-black and emitted a metallic luster like a blade. Its eyes were sharp and filled with killing intent. When the wings were fully spread, they actually reached a whopping hundred meters. It was a true giant demon beast. ¡°Level 3 high-grade demon beast, Blade Eagle.¡± Bai Yuanchen spat out a few words in a daze. At this moment, even someone as powerful as him had to be extra alert when facing this new demon bird. In theory, this demon bird¡¯s true strength was close to the ninth level of the Violet Palace. When the six Level 3 demon beasts saw the Blade Eagle, they all bowed slightly to show their respect. The Blade Eagle¡¯s cold eyes only lingered on the six demon beasts for a moment before turning to Bai Yuanchen and saying in a standard human language, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect there to be a late-stage Violet Palace cultivator like you hidden in Ancient Origin City. The Crimson Giant Rat didn¡¯t die for nothing.¡± As soon as it finished speaking, black rays of light suddenly shone on the Blade Eagle¡¯s body. Immediately after, black feathers that were like sharp blades shot towards Bai Yuanchen. Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª The sound of sharp blades cutting through the air sounded. Accompanying it were Blade Eagle¡¯s murderous words. ¡°I hope you¡¯re not as useless as my previous opponents who couldn¡¯t even withstand my basic attacks. Otherwise, you, your companions, and everyone in the entire city will die like them.¡± Hearing its words, the expressions of Bai Yuanchen and the other three could not help but change. Could the collapse of the two defensive cities be related to this demon bird? At the thought of this, the four of them looked unprecedentedly solemn. Bai Yuanchen took a deep breath. Then, the black and silver spear in his hand suddenly trembled violently. In the next moment, the black and silver spear suddenly turned into a stream of light. Then, the stream of light split into two, two into four, and four into eight to face the black feathers. Boom, boom, boom! The sound of metal collisions sounded in the sky. In the blink of an eye, the man and the demon bird had exchanged thousands of moves. Jiang Rendao, Li Fei, and Bai Zixuan, as well as the other six Level 3 demon beasts, were not idle. Soon, the two sides engaged in a fight again. Just as an earth-shattering battle broke out on the east gate, the north gate fell into an absolute disadvantage. The pressure brought by four Level 3 demon beasts was huge, especially since there were no Violet Palace cultivators. Even with the help of the city-protecting array, the cultivators guarding the north gate were forced to retreat. They did not dare to take half a step past the protective range of the array.. Chapter 280 - Chapter 280: Do You Really Think You Can Stop Me? (2) Chapter 280: Do You Really Think You Can Stop Me? (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Under the attack of many demon beasts and Level 3 demon beasts, the Falling River Taiyi Array kept flickering. At this moment, two sword lights suddenly appeared from the distance. Accompanied by an ear-piercing metal collision, The two sword lights slashed at the two Level 3 demon beasts closest to them. One was a silver sparrow and a single-horned tiger. The two demon beasts were both at mid-grade Level 3. Facing the sudden sharp sword light, their eyes revealed shock. Before this, they did not sense any opponents of the same level nearby. Buzz! Seeing that the sword lights were getting closer and closer, the two demon beasts immediately erupted with surging demonic power. A blinding bolt of lightning suddenly burst out from the silver sparrow¡¯s mouth. Squeak¡ª A sharp sound like an electric drill sounded, carrying a destructive power, and it collided with one of the sword lights. At the same time. On the horn of the Singled-Horned Tiger, a dazzling saber beam condensed, facing another sword light. In an instant, intense energy exploded in the sky, creating a huge air vortex. Then, the vortex kept twisting and collapsing. In the end, it suddenly shot out in all directions. ¡°ROAR!¡± It was only at this moment that the remaining two Level 3 demon beasts suddenly reacted. They were the Flame Tail Peacock and the Glacial Tiger. The moment the two demon beasts reacted, they immediately charged towards the place where the commotion took place. There. Two figures appeared. A man and a woman. It was Jiang Chengxuan and Hua Mengyou. However, the strength they revealed was only a small portion. The reason was very simple. They wanted to stall for time. After all, they weren¡¯t sure if after they revealed their true strength and killed the four Level 3 demon beasts, there wouldn¡¯t be demon beasts of higher level coming to replace them. If there were, they might as well let these four demon beasts live first and stall for as much time as possible. If they had to, it wouldn¡¯t be too late to kill them. After all, their ultimate goal here was to protect Ancient Origin City, not kill as many demon beasts of the same level as possible. Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! At this moment, the two of them had to borrow the power of the array to face the Flame Tail Peacock, the Glacial Tiger, the Silver Sparrow, and Singled-Horned Tiger together. As a result, the battle between the two sides lasted from day to dawn the next day. At the east gate, when the Blade Eagle let out a sharp cry, the group of Level 3 demon beasts and many Level 1 and 2 demon beasts began to retreat. The four Level 3 demon beasts on the north gate were no exception. After attacking Jiang Chengxuan and Hua Mengyou for the last time, they flew into the distance. Several hours later. Everyone returned to the meeting hall with seriousness written all across their faces. From the battle that had just ended, the intensity of the demon beasts¡¯ attacks had clearly begun to increase. Even high-grade Level 3 demon beasts had begun to appear. Fortunately, they did not expose all their strength and should be able to hold the fort for quite a while. After discussing the matters they had to pay attention to, they dispersed and returned to their cave abodes to rest. Just like that. Several months passed in the blink of an eye. During this period, the demon beasts¡¯ attacks became more and more fierce. The humans were forced to retreat from the front line again and again. Jiang Chengxuan and the others even learned that several Violet Palace cultivators had died. This undoubtedly put everyone in a heavy mood. If this continued, the pressure on Ancient Origin City would probably be even greater. Because in the past few months, the demon beasts seemed to have sensed something. And the number of demon beasts sent out increased significantly. There were also two more high-grade Level 3 demon beasts, Berserk Lizard and the Moon-Swallowing Silver Wolf. The Berserk Lizard appeared on the east gate, while the Moon-Swallowing Silver Wolf appeared on the north gate. This forced Jiang Chengxuan and Hua Mengyou to reveal more strength to deal with the attacks of the five Level 3 demon beasts on the south gate. BOOM! In the sky, a silver pillar of light that looked like moonlight suddenly shot out from the mouth of a silver wolf nearly a hundred meters long. Hua Mengyou, with a sweep of her sword, sprinkled a large amount of hazy light spots that offset the silver pillar of light. However, at this moment, Hua Mengyou suddenly sensed an extremely dangerous aura. Without thinking, she flashed away. Immediately after, a loud bang sounded and a huge mushroom cloud rose from where Hua Mengyou was standing. Storms, ice, fire, and lightning intertwined. When all of this dissipated, what appeared in Hua Mengyou and Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s vision were four high-grade Level 3 demon beasts! They were the Moon-Swallowing Silver Wolf, the Combat Ape, the Abyss Cat, and the Two-Headed Snake. The appearance of three high-grade Level 3 demon beasts made Jiang Chengxuan and Hua Mengyou feel threatened. If not for the fact that Hua Mengyou¡¯s spiritual sense as a sword cultivator was extraordinary, she would have been severely injured. Most importantly, this situation seemed to indicate that they could no longer keep a low profile. Since that was the case¡­ Killing intent flashed across Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. To be honest, he had been holding it in during this period of time. The anger that was accumulating in his heart was about to explode. When he saw some low-level cultivators on his side died and eaten by the demon beasts, he wanted to go on a killing spree to vent his anger. At that time, because he had to consider the big picture, he could not do that. Now that the demon beasts seemed to have discovered their plan, there was no point in hiding anymore. If that was the case, what else was there to say? BOOM! Jiang Chengxuan circulated his Dharmic power to the fullest. Seeing this, the four Level 3 demon beasts surrounding him immediately attacked again, wanting to stop him from going to Hua Mengyou¡¯s rescue. ¡°Do you really think you can stop me?¡± A cold killing intent flickered in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. He raised his hand and waved. The Golden Void Sword, which could barely withstand the attacks of four demon beasts, suddenly emitted a dazzling and sharp sword light. Under the eruption of this sharp sword light, the clouds in the sky were instantly swept clean. The closest Level 3 demon beast, the Glacial Tiger, was the first to bear the brunt. The sword light flew across the sky at the drop of a hat and swept past the Glacial Tiger¡¯s head before it could react! Chapter 281 - Chapter 281: Killing a Thousand Demon Beasts, First Kill Chapter 281: Killing a Thousand Demon Beasts, First Kill Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Uh¡­¡± The Glacial Tiger¡¯s eyes widened. Then, with a bang, the Glacial Tiger¡¯s huge head exploded into pieces like a rotten watermelon! This scene stunned the other three demon beasts, the Silver Sparrow, the Singled-Horned Tiger, and the Flame Tail Peacock. They could not understand at all how Jiang Chengxuan, who was clearly on the losing side, suddenly erupt with such terrifying strength. Could it be that he had been hiding his strength from the beginning to the end? At the thought of this, the three demons felt a trace of fear rising. At that moment, they all retreated on instinct, not daring to stop Jiang Chengxuan anymore. However, how could Jiang Chengxuan let them off so easily? Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! In the blink of an eye, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Golden Void Sword flashed three times in midair, splitting into three sword beams. Three extremely sharp sword beams drew three arcs in the air and arrived in front of the three demons. The Silver Sparrow, Singled-Horned Tiger, and Flame Tail Peacock all let out earth-shattering roars. Their bodies erupted with unprecedented demonic power. At this moment, there was only one thought in their minds, which was to block this attack with all their might. As long as they could block this attack, Jiang Chengxuan would probably not have the chance to attack them again, unless he wanted to see his companion dying. Unfortunately, the truth did not go as they wished. Under the three sword beams, the lightning barriers set up by the Silver Sparrow were the first to be destroyed, turning into specks of light and dissipating into the air. Squeak. The Silver Sparrow let out a high-pitched cry as its entire body was covered in a layer of golden, metal-like luster. Clearly, its defensive ability had been pushed to the limit. Rip¡ª With a sound like a cloth being torn, the Silver Sparrow was cut in half from head to toe by the sword beam. Meanwhile, The Singled-Horned Tiger and Flame Tail Peacock weren¡¯t any better. Under the sword beam of the Golden Void Sword, all the defenses that the two Level 3 demon beasts were proud of were shattered and they died on the spot. This whole process took no more than a breath¡¯s time. With a flash, Jiang Chengxuan had already arrived in front of the four high-grade Level 3 demon beasts. Buzz! The sword beams flickered. The Two-Headed Snake closest to him was the first to bear the brunt. There was a clang. A sickle-shaped Dharma treasure barely blocked the attack of the Golden Void Sword. However, in the next moment, the Two-Headed Snake¡¯s expression changed drastically upon seeing the huge gap on the surface of its sickle-shaped Dharma treasure. What is going on? What kind of Dharma treasure is that? It can actually damage my treasure. ¡°Meow!¡± Meanwhile, Seeing the dangerous situation Two-Headed Snake was in, the Abyss Cat immediately flew over from afar. A demonic color flashed in its eyes, and it let out a soft meow. It was this cat meow that made Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s head buzz. All kinds of illusions suddenly appeared in front of him. ¡°Hehe!¡± Accompanied by light laughter, the sharp claws that flickered with a cold luster had already reached Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s neck. Suddenly. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes, which were originally glazed over, became clear. He smiled coldly at the Abyss Cat. The Abyss Cat¡¯s pupils constricted, and it instinctively had a bad feeling. In the next moment, raging flames suddenly rose in its sea of consciousness. The Abyss Cat let out a tearing meow that was not as gentle as before. As the meow ended, dark red blood flowed out of its eyes and nose. Clang! It was also at this moment that a terrifying sword beam that was hundreds of feet long landed on its head! Damn it! The Abyss Cat roared in its heart. The color in its eyes kept flowing and changing. Finally, a yellow bell flew out from above its head. Ding! Ding! Ding! A crisp bell rang in the air, causing the huge sword beam to pause for a moment. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the Abyss Cat retreated, a look of hatred flashing across its eyes. Just as it was about to call out to the Two-Headed Snake to attack Jiang Chengxuan jointly, it saw an extremely terrified expression in the eyes of the Two-Headed Snake. What is going on? Just as this thought flashed through its mind, it was shocked to discover that its head was actually in the air while the body staggered and fell to the ground. That¡­ that¡¯s my body? When did I¡­? These questions flashed through its mind intermittently, but before the Abyss Cat could get an answer, its consciousness fell into eternal darkness. It turned out. Just now, when the Golden Void Sword was blocked, it turned into a formless state and cut off the Abyss Cat¡¯s head without it noticing.. Chapter 282 - Chapter 282: Killing a Thousand Demon Beasts, First Kill Chapter 282: Killing a Thousand Demon Beasts, First Kill (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Since then, five of the eight Level 3 demon beasts had died. Without another word, the Two-Headed Snake turned around and fled. The Moon-Swallowing Silver Wolf and the Combat Ape, who were attacking Hua Mengyou together, were also shocked. They did not expect that in just a short while, the situation would be turned against them. In the blink of an eye, five of the eight Level 3 demon beasts were gone. How were they supposed to continue fighting? The Moon-Swallowing Silver Wolf immediately let out a long roar. Its huge body turned into a shadow and disappeared into the distant sky. Although the Combat Ape was belligerent by nature, it wasn¡¯t stupid. If it continued to stay, there would only be one outcome, which was to be killed by the two people in front of it. Therefore, in the next second, the Combat Ape also leaped, quickly fleeing in the direction of the Moon-Swallowing Silver Wolf. Jiang Chengxuan wanted to chase after them, but he was afraid that it might be a trap to lure him away. Therefore, after thinking about it, he suppressed the urge to chase and turned his gaze to the group of low-level demon beasts retreating desperately. At this moment, a system notification suddenly sounded in his mind. [Ding.] [System mission issued. Host, please complete the achievement of killing a thousand demon beasts.] [Current Progress: o%] What? Hearing the system¡¯s notification, Jiang Chengxuan was slightly stunned. Finally, the mission to kill demon beasts came. However, from the looks of it, the system did not seem to include the demon beasts he had killed previously. In that case, he might have to start a massacre. As he thought about this, Hua Mengyou had already arrived in front of him. At this moment, her pretty face looked a little pale. Clearly, she had suffered some injuries in the battle just now. ¡°Fellow Daoist Hua, how are you? Are you alright?¡± Seeing Hua Mengyou come over, Jiang Chengxuan asked with concern. Hua Mengyou smiled. ¡°Nothing serious. It¡¯s all thanks to Fellow Daoist Jiang this time. If not for you, I¡¯m afraid 1 would have come out alive this time.¡± She wasn¡¯t lying. With her cultivation and strength, she could barely deal with two demon beasts of the same level. If there were three, it would be very troublesome. If there were four, it would be life-threatening. ¡°You¡¯re welcome, Fellow Daoist Hua.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and shook his head. ¡°Since we are companions, we should help each other. Moreover, with your foundation, I believe you can extricate yourself from danger even without my help.¡± The two of them chatted for a while. In the end, Hua Mengyou looked at Jiang Chengxuan and praised, ¡°I heard that you and your Dao companion killed a guest elder at the ninth level of the Violet Palace in the Zheng Nation, as well as a few people who wanted to harm you. At that time, I knew that your strength must be extraordinary. However, after today, I realized that your strength is far beyond my imagination.¡± ¡°Hehe, you flatter me, Fellow Daoist Hua.¡± Jiang Chengxuan shook his head humbly. He didn¡¯t say much to Hua Mengyou on this topic. Instead, he changed the topic. ¡°Now that you and I are available, why don¡¯t we go to the east gate to help?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s sueggestion, Hua Mengyou immediately nodded. ¡°There¡¯s no time to lose. Let¡¯s go now.¡± With that, the two of them flew towards the east gate of Ancient Origin City. However, before this, Jiang Chengxuan did not forget his mission. He casually took out the Golden Void Sword and slashed at the low-level demon beasts that were rapidly retreating and escaping. Rumble! In an instant, the world shook. Countless low-level demon beasts were turned to dust by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s slashes. And his mission progress was also increasing at an incredible speed. [5%, 18%, 33%, 4i¡ã/o] In just a few seconds, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mission progress went from 0% to 41%. If not for the fact that he was worried about the battle at the east gate, Jiang Chengxuan could have used this opportunity to complete the mission. However, he believed at the east gate, after dealing with those Level 3 demon beasts, he still had a chance to complete his system mission. BOOM! Just as Jiang Chengxuan and Hua Mengyou arrived at the east gate, the eight Level 3 demon beasts, including the Blade Eagle, that were fighting with Jiang Rendao, Li Fei, Bai Zixuan, and Bai Yuanchen, immediately turned into eight streaks of light and flew towards the depths of the Ancient Origin Mountain Range. Clearly, they had sensed what had happened at the north gate. Therefore, as soon as Jiang Chengxuan and Hua Mengyou headed towards the east gate, they left without hesitation. A look of pity flashed across Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes, but fortunately, there were still many low-level demon beasts. The Golden Void Sword suddenly erupted with a dazzling light. A terrifying sword light that was hundreds of feet long swept over the low-level demon beasts who were retreating and escaping. Boom! In an instant, hundreds and thousands of low-level demon beasts turned into blood mist and dissipated under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s sword. [Ding.] [Congratulations, host. You have completed the achievement of killing a thousand demon beasts. You have received +1 demon beast-slaying talent and a Deduction Bead.] [Demon beast-slaying Talent: This talent is an active talent. After activation, it can randomly increase your power by 10% to 30% when facing demon beasts.] This was definitely a rather impressive talent. Although 10% to 30% did not seem like much, at critical moments, it could be a game-changer. In addition, the Deduction Bead could also help him complete the content of the second page of the Heavenly Calculation Technique, allowing his cultivation of this technique to enter the next level. In short, the system reward this time was quite satisfactory. After all, this mission was just a piece of cake to him. [Ding.] Much to his surprise, the system¡¯s voice sounded in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind again. [System mission issued. Host, please complete the first kill of the Level 4 demon beast.] What? Kill a Level 4 demon beast? Jiang Chengxuan was stunned. A moment ago, he was still thinking that the system mission was a piece of cake. In the next moment, the system gave him such an impossible mission. Asking him to kill a Level 4 demon beast was no different from asking him to kill a Golden Core Demon King. With his current strength and cultivation, he didn¡¯t even know if he could escape from the attack of a Level 4 Demon King, let alone killing it. The system had really given him a huge headache. Jiang Chengxuan stopped thinking about the system mission for the time being. Instead, he looked at Jiang Rendao and the other three. He realized that in the battle just now, the four of them were more or less injured. Fortunately, they were not particularly serious. At the same time, Jiang Rendao, Li Fei, Bai Zixuan, and Bai Yuanchen also looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Hua Mengyou. To be precise, their gazes were on Jiang Chengxuan alone.. Chapter 283 - Chapter 283: Deduction, Horrifying Future Images Chapter 283: Deduction, Horrifying Future Images Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Although the four of them did not know exactly what happened at the north gate, they sensed the power Jiang Chengxuan burst out. The retreat of the eight Level 3 demon beasts was most likely also because of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s outburst just now. The four of them were very awe-struck. Even Jiang Rendao, who was also from the Jiang family, did not expect his Granduncle to be so strong. He was probably not inferior to those False Core cultivators. They could not help but express their admiration for Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s performance. Jiang Chengxuan naturally denied it humbly. Just like that, as they spoke, they returned to Ancient Origin City. After a while. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Jiang Rendao, Hua Mengyou, Li Fei, Bai Mingshan, Bai Yuanchen, and Bai Zixuan gathered in the meeting hall. Their expressions were rather serious. At this moment, they realized that it was no longer feasible to use the same method as before to stall for time. Especially after Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s outburst, the demon beasts would definitely make a new assessment of the overall strength of Ancient Origin City. The scale of the next attack would probably be nothing like the previous ones. Of course, this did not mean that Jiang Chengxuan had done anything wrong in showing his true strength. In fact. In that situation, if Jiang Chengxuan did not reveal his strength, Hua Mengyou and the others would be in great danger. Especially Hua Mengyou, she might die. This was also something that no one wanted to see happening. At this moment, Hua Mengyou said, ¡°I think everyone should already know what happened just now. It seems like they no longer have the patience to waste time with us. Therefore, they wanted to end the battle quickly. The only thing they did not expect was Fellow Daoist Jiang¡¯s strength. Now, our plan has basically fallen flat. I believe that when the next wave of attacks comes, it¡¯s very likely that we will need to go all out.¡± Hua Mengyou¡¯s analysis was reasonable. However, it was precisely because of this that the expressions of everyone present became rather solemn. It was not hard to imagine that it was definitely going to be a tough fight. ¡°Did you find out anything about the demon beasts?¡± At this moment, Bai Mingshan said, ¡°For example, the exact number, level, treasures, and so on of Level 3 demon beasts.¡± Hearing that, the rest turned their gaze to Hua Mengyou. Hua Mengyou shook her head. ¡°Not at the moment.¡± After a pause, she continued, ¡°With the current situation, it¡¯s almost impossible to investigate the demon beasts. We can only make rough guesses, and it might not be accurate.¡± ¡°What about reinforcements? With the importance of Ancient Origin City, your sect and the Heavenly Yue Sect should have other backup plans, right?¡± Jiang Rendao spoke at the right time. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and the three members of the Bai family were also curious. Indeed. Given the strategic importance of Ancient Origin City, it did not seem right for the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and the Heavenly Yue Sect to not have any backup plans. They couldn¡¯t possibly have placed all their hopes on a group of Violet Palace cultivators, right? Hua Mengyou hesitated for a moment before nodding. ¡°That¡¯s right. Before we came, Junior Brother Li Fei and 1 did receive a trump card. However, we don¡¯t want to use that thing unless we absolutely have to. Because once it was used, the entire Ancient Origin City, including the spiritual vein deep underground, would be instantly destroyed. I believe you know the consequences without me saying it.¡± These words immediately made the expressions of everyone change. They really did not expect the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and the Heavenly Yue Sect to have such a backup plan. If Hua Mengyou and Li Fei really blew up Ancient Origin City and the spiritual vein¡­ Not to mention how much karma the two of them would have to bear in the future, even the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and the Heavenly Yue Sect behind them would suffer a certain degree of karmic backlash. Most importantly, it was hard to say if a portion of the karma would be transferred to the rest of them. ¡°As for reinforcements¡­¡± At this moment, Hua Mengyou continued, ¡°I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s unlikely in a short period of time.. Chapter 284 - Chapter 284: Deduction, Horrifying Future Images (2) Chapter 284: Deduction, Horrifying Future Images (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations However, if we are cornered, 1 will try my best to request for immediate reinforcements.¡± This promise didn¡¯t reassure anyone. After the meeting ended, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan returned to their cave abode. Jiang Chengxuan immediately said to Shen Ruyan, ¡°Ruyan, 1 don¡¯t think this matter is simple. Something unexpected might happen. To be safe, during this period of time, 1 plan to enter seclusion to deduce future events. While I¡¯m in seclusion, no matter who comes to look for me or what, don¡¯t let anyone disturb me.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, concern appeared on Shen Ruyan¡¯s face. ¡°Husband, will it be dangerous to deduce?¡± Jiang Chengxuan shook his head. ¡°With my past cultivation and deduction ability, there might really be some risks. But now, the risk should not be too great. In short, I will promise you that 1¡¯11 prioritize my safety. You don¡¯t have to worry too much about me.¡± Hearing that, Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t say anything else and nodded. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, husband. Before you come out of seclusion, 1 won¡¯t let anyone disturb you.¡± ¡°Good, I¡¯ll leave it to you.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded slightly. Then, he did not waste any more time and quickly walked into his seclusion cave abode. As soon as he entered the seclusion cave abode, Jiang Chengxuan took out the Deduction Bead. Without hesitation, he used the Deduction Bead on the subsequent content of the Heavenly Calculation Technique. Soon, the subsequent content appeared in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind, and his comprehension of the Heavenly Calculation Technique was constantly increasing. About a day later. Jiang Chengxuan slowly opened his eyes. At this moment, images appeared in his vision. It was about what might happen in Ancient Origin City. In these images, He saw Jiang Rendao die, Bai Mingshan die, Li Fei and Bai Zixuan turn into blood mist, and Hua Mengyou and Bai Yuanchen eaten alive by demon beasts. At the same time, he saw him and Shen Ruyan running away, injured and panicking. He also saw the entire Ancient Origin City being razed to the ground. Pfft- Suddenly, Jiang Chengxuan spat out a mouthful of blood. His face instantly turned extremely pale. His heart tightened. He had never expected that after using the Deduction Bead to deduce the content of the Heavenly Calculation Technique to the middle of the third page and use it to comprehend the second page, the scenes he saw in the end would actually be so tragic. Why was the future he saw such a future? Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t understand. With the current strength of Ancient Origin City and the trump card they had, even if a Level 4 demon beast came, they would end up like that. There must be something that he had overlooked because the future he saw didn¡¯t make any sense. Suddenly, Jiang Chengxuan felt dizzy. This was a side effect of overusing the calculation technique. It would leave him in a relatively weak state for a certain period of time. At this moment, his strength was probably less than 20% of his full strength. Jiang Chengxuan took out a soul-nourishing pill and swallowed it. As he silently absorbed the medicinal power, he began to recall the future he had seen. Suddenly, he noticed that the deaths of Jiang Rendao, Li Fei, and Bai Zixuan seemed to have happened concurrently. As far as he could recall, Jiang Chengxuan vaguely noticed that the three of them did not die outside the city. In other words, it was very likely that they did not die at the hands of demon beasts. Could it be that the source of their deaths came from within Ancient Origin City? However, other than him and Shen Ruyan, in the future images, the other six Violet Palace cultivators had all died. This way, it couldn¡¯t possibly be their doing. Why then? Could it be that there was something wrong with the people who came to help them? However, under the noses of eight Violet Palace cultivators, even if there was really a problem with those people, how could they have the chance to make a move? Unless the people who came were above Violet Palace. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan was shocked. If those who came were Golden Core cultivators¡­ [Ding.] At this moment, the system notification suddenly sounded in his mind. [System mission issued. Host, please complete the protection of Ancient Origin City and ensure the survival of all your companions.] Eh? System mission? Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s pupils suddenly constricted. He did not expect the system to give him such a mission. Wasn¡¯t this indirectly proving that everything he had seen was very likely true? Jiang Chengxuan tried his best to calm down. At this moment, the first thing he had to do was to recover as soon as possible before the next wave of demon beasts attacked. Only then would he have enough ability to deal with what might happen. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan took out a pill from his body and consumed it. Then, he began to adjust his state and recuperate. Two months later. Jiang Chengxuan had completely recovered. Meanwhile, he was attempting to break through to a high-grade Level 3 alchemist. It was unknown if it was the result of the stimulation from seeing the future events, he felt inspiration erupt like a tidal wave. He had an unprecedentedly clear understanding of the changes in the herbs in the pill furnace and the degree of control over the fire. In this state, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s pill refinement was surprisingly smooth. In less than a month, he had purified, separated, and fused the herbs in one go. At this moment, it was already the most crucial step, pill condensation. As long as this step was successful, he would truly enter the ranks of a Level 3 high-grade alchemist. Buzz, buzz, buzz! As Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand seals were formed, the temperature in the pill furnace kept rising. One could clearly see that in the pill furnace, three medicinal pills that were emitting an emerald green luster were gradually taking shape. A few days later. As Jiang Chengxuan cast the last pill condensation spell, the three medicinal pills were formed. They were full and round, perfect and flawless. At the same time, an extremely strong pill fragrance wafted out from the pill furnace. A smile finally appeared on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face when he smelled the pill fragrance. He stretched out his hands and slapped. There was a clang. The lid of the furnace opened. Immediately after, three high-grade Level 3 healing pills flew out of the pill furnace and were put in the jade bottle that Jiang Chengxuan had prepared beforehand. It was finally done! At the same time, a familiar voice sounded in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind.. Chapter 285 - Chapter 285: Fighting a False Level 4 Demon Beast Chapter 285: Fighting a False Level 4 Demon Beast Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations [Congratulations, host. You have reached Level 3 high-grade alchemist. You have received a Triple Pill and a Longevity Pill.] [Triple Pill: After consuming it, it can increase one¡¯s combat strength by three times. The duration ranges from ten minutes to two hours. It will not cause any harm to the user¡¯s body, Primordial Spirit, or his Dao foundation. The only price is that he will be weak for three days.] [Longevity Pill: It can extend one¡¯s lifespan by a hundred years. As it¡¯s produced by the system, even those who have consumed three life-extending items can still consume this pill and get the same effect.] It had to be said that the things given by the system were reliable. Especially the Triple Pill. With this pill, he would be much more confident in facing the horrifying future events. If his combat strength could really increase by three times, he would have no problem in fighting a true Golden Core or a Level 4 demon beast. Of course, fighting a mid to late-stage Golden Core was downright impossible. However, he believed that the future events wouldn¡¯t involve someone at mid to late-stage Golden Core. Because if there was, the final scene he saw back then would not be him and Shen Ruyan escaping with serious injuries. Instead, they would die in that calamity. In addition, the Longevity Pili given by the system was also quite good. Just like the Life Extension Fruit he had obtained at the very beginning. They had all exceeded the rules of life extension in the cultivation world. This was definitely a priceless treasure for someone with insufficient lifespan and had already taken three life-extending spiritual items. At the moment, neither he nor Shen Ruyan needed the Longevity Pill. On the other hand, Fifth Granduncle Shen Yuanlong was probably most in need of such an item. After the demon beast riot ended, he might give this pill to him. Just as Jiang Chengxuan was thinking about this, a large number of demon beasts suddenly appeared outside Ancient Origin City. This time. Whether it was the east or north gate, the number of demon beasts that appeared far surpassed the previous few times. Among them, There were a total of 22 Level 3 demon beasts on both sides. There were six high-grade Level 3 demon beasts, eight mid-grade Level 3 demon beasts, and six low-grade Level 3 demon beasts. However, they weren¡¯t the most terrifying. The most terrifying ones were the two at the back. A Bladed Golden Eagle. Its feathers were golden and emitted a golden luster. Its gaze was fierce and sharp. When it spread its wings, it reached a terrifying 150 meters. On the other end was the Ironback Bear. It stood 400 feet tall and held a huge mace that was more than 30 meters long. The aura around it was violent and fierce. As they walked, they did not pay attention to the road. With every step they took, they would crush more than ten demon beasts into meat paste. They had both reached False Level 4, comparable to the False Core of human cultivators. Such a lineup, such a scale. The demon beasts clearly came with the intention of destroying Ancient Origin City. At this moment, be it Hua Mengyou or the Bai family, they all had a look of unprecedented solemnity on their faces. Their intuition was telling them that with their current strength, it was probably impossible to defend Ancient Origin City. ¡°Fellow Daoist Rendao, where are Fellow Daoist Chengxuan and Fellow Daoist Ruyan?¡± At this moment, Hua Mengyou looked at Jiang Rendao and asked. Jiang Rendao was about to answer when Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s voice sounded. ¡°Fellow Daoist Hua, everyone, we¡¯re here.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan appeared. Seeing the two of them, Hua Mengyou and the others heaved a sigh of relief. They were really afraid that the couple would still be in seclusion at such a juncture. If that was the case, they would have no choice but to interrupt their seclusion. After all, the danger they were facing this time was too great. Fortunately, they didn¡¯t have to. Jiang Chengxuan looked at the demon beasts outside the city, especially the Bladed Golden Eagle and the Ironback Bear. A look of contemplation flashed across his face. Although the current lineup of the demon beasts was very powerful and threatening, it was not enough to force them to the tragic ending he foresaw, especially with him and Shen Ruyan around. The two of them were enough to deal with two False Level 4 demon beasts. As for the remaining demon beasts, although they were still a huge threat, with the help of the Falling River Taiyi Array, they should be able to hold on for quite a while. During this period, as long as he and Shen Ruyan could take down the two False Level 4 demon beasts, then the situation would be under control. At least it could be stabilized. In the future, the Ancient Origin City would face a crisis even more serious than the one they were currently in. It was very likely that a Level 4 demon beast would appear. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan already had a plan. He immediately turned to look at Hua Mengyou and the others. After pondering for a moment, he said, ¡°Everyone, 1 believe you¡¯ve already seen the two False Level 4 demon beasts. If we let them participate in the attack on Ancient Origin City, then with the power of the Falling River Taiyi Array, we definitely won¡¯t be able to last long.. Chapter 286 - Chapter 286: Fighting a False Level 4 Demon Beast (2) Chapter 286: Fighting a False Level 4 Demon Beast (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Therefore, someone has to restrain the two false Level 4 demon beasts. That way, we will have a chance to turn the situation around and prevent them from breaking through the protective array.¡± This suggestion was immediately agreed upon by everyone present. Then there was the problem. Who should be in charge of restraining the two false Level 4 demon beasts comparable to the False Core Realm of the human race? This was a task with enormous risk. If one was not careful, one might die. Much to everyone¡¯s surprise, Jiang Chengxuan took the innitiative to say, ¡°Leave it to me and my Dao companion. Everyone should know what the situation is like at this moment. So. 1 hope that in the following battles, we won¡¯t hold back and will show our true strength. Otherwise, when the protective array is really broken, even if we have a chance to escape, I¡¯m afraid our ending will not be good.¡± Hearing this, everyone present nodded. Clearly, they all agreed with Jiang Chengxuan. Unknowingly, Jiang Chengxuan had already assumed the role of a commander. Soon, everyone followed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s arrangements and headed towards the east and north gates. As for himself and his partner, Shen Ruyan, they flew out together when the Bladed Golden Eagle and the Ironback Bear were within five miles. Jiang Chengxuan faced the Ironback Bear. Shen Ruyan, on the other hand, charged at the Bladed Golden Eagle. This also stunned the two false Level 4 demon beasts. They did not expect that there would actually be someone coming out to face them head-on. In an instant, an extremely violent and savage expression appeared in the eyes of the two demon beasts. Accompanied by two violent roars, The Ironback Bear and the Bladed Golden Eagle collided with Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. BOOM! In an instant, a terrifying wave of air surged. Jiang Chengxuan took out the high-grade Level 3 intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Golden Void Sword, and exchanged hundreds of moves with the Ironback Bear in a matter of few seconds. It had to be said that the Ironback Bear indeed lived up to its name as a defensive false Level 4 demon beast. Even with the sharpness of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Golden Void Sword, it was unable to leave a true fatal wound on its body. Of course, this was also the result of him not using his full strength. The battle just now seemed intense and fierce, but both sides were actually just testing the water. A strange look flashed across Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. This was because he suddenly realized that although the Ironback Bear was a false Level 4 demon beast, the pressure it gave him was actually not especially great. He was even confident that his cultivation and Dharmic power alone were enough to allow him to fight an even battle with the Ironback Bear. However, if he wanted to defeat or even kill it, he would probably need to use his trump cards. It seems that a false Level 4 demon beast was only so-so. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed. He suddenly gathered all the Dharmic power in his body onto the pointy end of the Golden Void Sword. In an instant, the Golden Void Sword that was originally in front of the Ironback Bear suddenly flashed and was nowhere to be seen. Before the bear could react, a sword that carried all of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Dharmic power had already arrived in front of it. ¡°ROAR!¡± At the same time. As if sensing a threat, the Ironback Bear¡¯s incomparably huge body expanded again. In the blink of an eye, it reached more than 170 meters. Its muscles were bulging. A terrifying power spread in all directions with it as the center. Suddenly, extremely dazzling sparks flew out on the chest of the Ironback Bear as an invisible sword Qi brushed past, leaving many cuts. Following that, traces of bright red blood seeped out from the cuts. A look of disbelief flashed in the Ironback Bear¡¯s eyes. In the next moment, the sword Qi erupted with enormous power again.. With a swoosh, an invisible sword beam suddenly pierced through the chest of the Ironback Bear, creating a bloody hole. ¡°ROAR!¡± In an instant, the Ironback Bear let out an angry roar. Its eyes and body were suddenly turning red. A primitive and barbaric aura burst out of its body, causing countless low-level demon beasts present to instantly prostrate on the ground and tremble. Hmm, what is that? Did it enter a berserk state? Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart skipped a beat. He could clearly feel that the current Ironback Bear¡¯s aura and the threat it posed to him were rising rapidly. It seems that it¡¯s about time to end this battle as soon as possible. With this in mind, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body tempering technique, the Infinite Wheel, circulated. His strength, speed, and divine sense rose to an extremely powerful level. Facing the Ironback Bear that was charging at him crazily with a mace in its hand, Jiang Chengxuan did not dodge. Boom! Two powerful forces collided, causing a huge pillar of air to shoot into the sky. There was a crack! Even the ground below them was cracked by the collision, and dozens of low-level demon beasts in the center were instantly turned into a bloody mess. Demon Suppressing Fist Technique! A sharp glint flashed across Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. Shadows of a huge fist were continuously smashing into the mace swung by the Ironback Bear. Boom, boom, boom! Intense explosion sounded again. Everyone in the distance saw that at this moment, a man and a demon beast were fighting each other in the most barbaric and primitive way. They were all awestruck. One had to know that what Jiang Chengxuan was facing now was a demon beast that had reached false Level 4. But in the end? He was actually on par with the demon beast. Didn¡¯t that mean that Jiang Chengxuan had already reached the False Core Realm? On the other side, at this moment, Shen Ruyan used her intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Falling Thunder Heavenly Seal, to restrain the overlord of the sky, the Bladed Golden Eagle. Bolts of lightning, some thick, some blinding, and some violent, struck the Bladed Golden Eagle. Even if the eagle had extreme speed and strength, it wouldn¡¯t outrun lightning. The most unbelievable thing was that Shen Ruyan did not show any signs of running out of Dharmic power. Her Dharmic power was like the vast sea, endless. BOOM! Suddenly, the Ironback Demon Bear, which was on an even footing with Jiang Chengxuan, was punched into the ground. Boom! Many low-level demon beasts below were smashed into pieces by the weight of the Ironback Bear. A huge pit hundreds of meters in diameter was created. Green smoke rose from the pit. Jiang Chengxuan seized this opportunity. Under the infusion of all his Dharmic power, the Golden Void Sword in his hand suddenly grew to 300 feet.. With a might that wanted to destroy everything, it slashed at the Ironback Bear laying in the huge pit below! Chapter 287 - Chapter 287: Level 4 Fluctuation Chapter 287: Level 4 Fluctuation Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°ROAR!¡± The Ironback Bear in the pit suddenly sensed a fatal danger approaching. As it let out a furious roar, its two huge palms that were the size of a small mountain slammed together in front of it. Squeak¡ª An ear-piercing sound like an electric drill sounded. The Golden Void Sword that Jiang Chengxuan slashed down collided crazily with the Ironback Bear¡¯s palms. White smoke quickly rose in the air. Huh? Isn¡¯t this enough to take you down? Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed. In that case, let¡¯s see if you can handle this move of mine! There was a clang. He reached out and grabbed at the air. A green saber with a mysterious aura that was also 300 feet long was taken out of the void by Jiang Chengxuan. Then, without any hesitation, he slashed at the Ironback Bear in the pit. It was his divine power, Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven-Slaying Saber! Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! The bright saber beam shuttled through the air. In the distance, Hua Mengyou and the others vaguely saw a blurry illusory figure flashing past the saber. Then, the power of the falling saber increased by roughly 30%. The Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven-Slaying Saber also slashed into the Ironback Bear¡¯s palms. This time, no matter how strong the bear was or how high its defensive ability was, it could not withstand the combined attack of the sword and saber. In just a moment, its palms were broken. One after another, the Golden Void Sword and the Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven-Slaying Saber pierced the Ironback Bear¡¯s huge body. BOOM! Under the impact, the Ironback Bear¡¯s body sank deeper into the pit. On its body, there were already many bone-deep wounds. However, even so, it did not stop struggling. Instead, it moved its body with difficulty, wanting to get up from the pit. Unfortunately, Jiang Chengxuan wouldn¡¯t give it such a chance. He bent his back slightly and clenched his right fist. Then, a golden fist shadow suddenly condensed and quickly expanded to hundreds of feet. With a majestic pressure, it descended on the Ironback Bear in the pit. Demon Suppressing Fist Technique! This time, the Ironback Bear did not have a chance. Its body was completely swallowed by the golden fist shadow and broken apart, leaving only a bright yellow demon core floating in the air. Jiang Chengxuan raised his hand and guided the demon core into his hand. Unfortunately, it was still a step away from a true Level 4 demon core. Therefore, he could not use it to refine precious Golden Core and Core Condensing Pills. However, it should not be a problem to use it to refine a furnace of Purple Heaven Pills. This pill was the only supplementary pill for Foundation Establishment cultivators to break through to the Violet Palace. It could help cultivators increase the probability of breaking through to the Violet Palace by 40% and protect their meridians and bodies. Even if they failed to break through, there was a high chance that they could survive. Its value was above the Five Elements Crystal and below the Violet Palace Jade. As these thoughts flashed through his mind, Jiang Chengxuan put away the demon core and turned to look at Shen Ruyan. At this moment, Shen Ruyan had already beaten the Bladed Golden Eagle until it was smoking. The originally resplendent and golden feathers were already charred black. It was in a sorry state. When it was about to follow in the footsteps of the Ironback Bear, it suddenly let out a sharp long cry. Then, its speed increased. Waves of exuberant blood began to burn crazily as it tried to escape the attack range of the human female cultivator in front of it. Unfortunately, it was destined to fall today. Just as the eagle was burning its blood to increase its speed, after the Falling Thunder Heavenly Seal, a majestic sword aura that was suffused with five-colored light and rumbling thunder suddenly slashed at its body. Squeak. The Bladed Golden Eagle¡¯s hair stood on end. Shock, fear, and indignance flashed across its eyes. In the end, the speed at which it burned its blood increased by 70%. Its body had already turned into a scarlet color as it fled in the direction it came from. Swoosh! However, the speed of the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer was even faster. The Bladed Golden Eagle, which was escaping crazily, suddenly froze. Immediately after, countless bolts of lightning flickered on its body, dissipating the burning blood Qi around it. In the end, with the flash of a violent sword light, a crack that appeared on the tail of the Bladed Golden Eagle started to extend all the way up to its head. There was a tearing sound. The huge eagle body was split into two and fell straight down to the ground. Shen Ruyan waved her hand, guiding the demon core into her palm. The two scenes shocked everyone present, including the demon beasts. They widened their eyes in disbelief. Two false Level 4 demon beasts actually died at the hands of two human cultivators just like that.. Chapter 288 - Chapter 288: Level 4 Fluctuation (2) Chapter 288: Level 4 Fluctuation (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After the initial shock and disbelief, Hua Mengyou, Li Fei, Jiang Rendao, and the Bai family were overjoyed. Since Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could kill a false Level 4 demon beast, it meant that their true strength was comparable to a False Core cultivator. In this way, their hope of defending Ancient Origin City would undoubtedly increase greatly. They really did not expect the couple¡¯s true strength to be so terrifying. However, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t look all that happy and relieved. This was because at this moment, they saw that the other demon beasts showed no signs of retreating. This was very abnormal. The two leading demon beasts were already dead, but they did not retreat, nor did they show any signs of retreating. What did that mean? Shen Ruyan, who already knew the results of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s deduction, suddenly narrowed her beautiful eyes. She and Jiang Chengxuan quickly exchanged a glance. Without wasting any time to think, the two of them immediately returned to Ancient Origin City. At the same time, they did not forget to remind Hua Mengyou and the others to stop fighting and return to the city. Hua Mengyou and the others were puzzled. Now that the situation was in their favor, shouldn¡¯t they follow up the victory with a hot pursuit? Although that was what they thought, they did not take Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s reminder lightly. They believed that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan would not do it for no reason. The six of them retreated as they fought. After a while, they were back in the city. BOOM! Not long after they retreated inside the range of the protective array, a terrifying fluctuation suddenly came from the depths of the Ancient Origin Mountain Range in the distance. The fluctuation was vast, barging into the divine senses of Jiang Chengxuan and the others with enormous pressure. That is¡­ Everyone¡¯s expressions changed drastically, especially Hua Mengyou and the other Violet Palace cultivators. No one knew better than them what level the possessor of the fluctuation had to reach. ¡°A Level 4 demon beast¡­¡± That¡¯s a true Level 4 demon beast!¡± Bai Zixuan suddenly said in horror. The others also reacted very strongly. Even Bai Mingshan, the ancestor of the Bai family, could not help but reveal traces of fear in his eyes. It was no question that a Level 4 demon beast had already surpassed what they could resist. Even if there was the Falling River Taiyi Array, they didn¡¯t feel safe. They had to ask for help immediately! At this moment, Hua Mengyou immediately took out a long-range communication jade talisman from her body without any hesitation. After quickly writing down the changes in the battle over here, she immediately sent it to the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed. The development of the situation was not much different from the future he had foreseen. If this situation continued, the future he had foreseen would definitely happen. It seemed like it was time for him to make some arrangements. At the thought of this, an array disk appeared in his hand. It was the Stars Chain Array that the system rewarded him with. Seeing Jiang Chengxuan suddenly take out the array disc, everyone looked over. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, this is¡­?¡± Hua Mengyou subconsciously asked. Jiang Chengxuan said seriously, ¡°I obtained this array disk by chance. It¡¯s called the Stars Chain Array and is a Level 4 array disc. As long as it is activated, it can temporarily protect the Ancient Origin City.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, everyone revealed a look of disbelief. Immediately, it was replaced by a look of joy. Bai Mingshan said, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, we should be able to deal with that Level 4 demon beast.¡± ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, do you need us to pay a price? Or rather, what do you want in return?¡± At this moment, Hua Mengyou said with an unusually serious expression. This was also what Jiang Chengxuan admired about her the most. Clearly, Hua Mengyou had already realized that if they wanted Jiang Chengxuan to use this array disc, they would have to pay the corresponding price. They couldn¡¯t just let Jiang Chengxuan do everything while they enjoyed the fruits of his labor. Or rather, she was unwilling to take advantage of Jiang Chengxuan. Especially after Jiang Chengxuan and his Dao companion displayed their true strength, Hua Mengyou did not want to become enemies with them or leave a bad impression. That was really not worth it. After all, judging from their potential, it was only a matter of time before Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan broke through to the Golden Core. The three members of the Bai family obviously thought of this too. Bai Mingshan nodded and said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Hua is right. Fellow Daoist Jiang, tell us what you need. As long as it¡¯s something we can do, we won¡¯t refuse.¡± Hua Mengyou and Bai Mingshan¡¯s responses satisfied Jiang Chengxuan. It could be seen that both of them were sensible people. Nothing that he did not want to see happened. At that moment, he said in a low voice, ¡°I think you all know the resources required to activate a Level 4 array disk. 1 need spiritual stones, a large number of spiritual stones. At least 500,000. That will be enough to sustain it for a day or two.¡± It would cost 500,000 spiritual stones to sustain the array disk for a day or two. That meant if they wanted to keep the array disk running, they would have to consume a million spiritual stones. If reinforcements didn¡¯t arrive in time, the number of spiritual stones needed would be astronomical. However, they were left with no choice. Ancient Origin City they were in did not have any spiritual vein to rely on. Even if there was a high-grade Level 4 spiritual vein deep underground, they couldn¡¯t use it as of now, and nor did they dare to use it. So. If they wanted to activate and unleash the true power of the array disk, they could only do it through spiritual stones. This was also why war was in essence a war of resources. Be it the activation of the arrays or the activation of Dharma artifacts and Dharma treasures, they all required spiritual stones, a large number of spiritual stones. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words put a solemn look on everyone¡¯s face. It had to be said that such a number of spiritual stones was huge to even late-stage Violet Palace cultivators like them. Most importantly, they did not know how long this war would last. What if it was going to last for a few months? In that case, even if he took out all the spiritual stones on them, it would probably be far from enough. However, no matter what, buying time was most crucial at this moment. Hua Mengyou, Bai Mingshan, and the others nodded. ¡°We have no problem.. Other than that, do you have any other requests?¡± Chapter 289 - Chapter 289: Arrival of the Golden Core Chapter 289: Arrival of the Golden Core Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Yes!¡± Jiang Chengxuan did not stand on ceremony and immediately nodded. If I use this array disc to resist a Level 4 demon beast, it will definitely be managed to a certain degree. After this demon beast riot ends, 1 hope you can compensate me for my losses.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not a problem.¡± Hua Mengyou immediately agreed without hesitation. ¡°I will tell Pavilion Master and my Shifu the truth. At that time, they will definitely not make you suffer any losses.¡± ¡°In that case, let¡¯s do it.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. As he spoke, he activated the Stars Chain Array in his hand. Because there was no corresponding spiritual vein to rely on, although the Stars Chain Array was a rather extraordinary Level 4 array, it could not unleash its full power and could only be used as a defense for the time being. Buzz! At this moment, the entire array disc emitted an extremely dazzling light. In the sky, there seemed to be rays of starlight falling, forming a connection with the array eyes. A powerful power that was completely different from a Level 3 array instantly spread and covered the entire Ancient Origin City. Even the city-protecting array, the Falling River Taiyi Array, was enveloped by the Stars Chain Array. At the same time, a figure appeared in a certain direction far away from Ancient Origin City. The figure was not imposing. It was only about five to six meters tall. This was considered very small among demon beasts that could easily be dozens or hundreds of meters tall. However, when such a figure appeared, all the demon beasts present prostrated on the ground and trembled, including the few high-grade Level 3 demon beasts. On Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s side. Everyone¡¯s pupils constricted, especially Hua Mengyou and Li Fei. A look of disbelief appeared on their faces. Hua Mengyou said, ¡°It¡¯s the Wolf King of Mount Fu. Why did it appear here?¡± Jiang Chengxuan asked, ¡°Is there anything strange about that?¡± Hua Mengyou took a deep breath and said with an ugly expression, ¡°If I remember correctly, the Wolf King of Mount Fu is not a demon king that¡¯s supposed to appear in the territory of the Liang, Yun, and Yan nations. It¡¯s a Level 4 demon king of Mount Fu in the territory of the Zheng Nation.¡± When they heard Hua Mengyou¡¯s words, the eyes of Jiang Chengxuan and the others widened in disbelief. Since it was a demon king of the Zheng Nation, how could it appear in the Liang Nation? This did not make sense at all. It was almost impossible for a demon king to bypass the barrier between the two nations and reach Liang without alerting the Gold Core cultivators of the Zheng Nation. Long ago, the five nations had reached an agreement that they wouldn¡¯t let the Level 4 Demon Kings in their territory step into the territory of other nations. Otherwise, if all the demon kings swarmed into one nation, that nation would be razed to the ground in no time. So. The appearance of the Wolf King of Mount Fu was very suspicious. This was also the main reason why Hua Mengyou and Li Fei had such an abnormal reaction the moment they recognized the demon king. However, at this moment, it was meaningless for them to dwell on this. The most important thing now was to think of a way to defend Ancient Origin City. Just as this thought flashed through their minds, Jiang Chengxuan and the others saw that the Wolf King¡¯s eyes were already looking straight at them. Two laser-like red pillars of light immediately shot out from its eyes. There was a loud bang, causing the entire Ancient Origin City to shake slightly. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! In an instant, the Stars Chain Array suddenly let out brilliant light. Streaks of starlight descended like the Milky Way, emitting beautiful colors. Upon collision, the two red pillars of light from the Wolf King were negated. ¡°Interesting.¡± A look of interest appeared on the Wolf King¡¯s face. In the depths of its eyes, there was extreme cruelty. ¡°Since I¡¯m already here today, I won¡¯t go back empty-handed.¡± As soon as it finished speaking, the Wolf King looked at the demon beasts present and said with an unquestionable authority, ¡°Pass down my order. All demon beasts, attack Ancient Origin City with all your might. Without my order, no one is allowed to stop.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The Level 3 demon beasts immediately accepted the order. Soon, an even fiercer round of attacks began.. Chapter 290 - Chapter 290: Arrival of the Golden Core (2) Chapter 290: Arrival of the Golden Core (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Those demon beasts seemed to have gone crazy. Even though there was a Level 4 array in front of them that could instantly turn them into bloody mist, they did not care at all and smashed into it. Boom, boom, boom! In an instant, violent explosions sounded continuously. All kinds of innate divine powers and spells were thrown out crazily by the demon beasts. However, these attacks were useless against the Level 4 Stars Chain Array. On the contrary, after they rushed into the range of the array, they were all minced into a bloody mist. In just a moment, thousands of low-level demon beasts fell. And this number was still increasing. However, Jiang Chengxuan and the others, who were in the array, did not look relieved at all. It was because the kamikaze attacks would facilitate the consumption of spiritual stones used to run the array. If 500,000 spiritual stones could originally maintain the operation of the array for a day and night, under the kamikaze attack, 500,000 spiritual stones would probably be exhausted in less than half a day, provided that the Wolf King didn¡¯t make a move. If the Wolf King went to the battle personally¡­ Jiang Chengxuan and the others didn¡¯t dare to imagine. They couldn¡¯t let the situation continue to worsen like this. Jiang Chengxuan turned to look at everyone. ¡°Everyone, let¡¯s fight back. I¡¯ll be in charge of operating this array and do my best to ensure everyone¡¯s safety. This way, the consumption of the array itself can be minimized and maintained within a relatively reasonable range.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, no one had objections. Soon. Jiang Chengxuan walked to the core of the array. With his current attainments in arrays, although he could not set up a Level 4 array of such a scale, operating it wouldn¡¯t be a problem. Buzz! Soon, the operation of the array began to change from a passive defense to a targeted defense. At the same time, its counterattack against the enemy became even fiercer. Most importantly, with Jiang Chengxuan operating the Stars Chain Array, the array seemed to have become alive. As long as a cultivator outside was in danger, the array would instantly extend and envelope him. The Wolf King narrowed its eyes with a cold glint in them. However, it was not in a hurry to make a move. Instead, it watched as countless demon beasts in front of it were reduced to ashes by the Stars Chain Array. Just like that. A day passed quickly. When the sun shone on Ancient Origin City the next day, a thin blood-colored cloud had already condensed in the sky above Ancient Origin City. Wherever the eye could see, there were the corpses of demon beasts everywhere. Their blood had already turned into streams that flowed along the surrounding potholes. On the wall of Ancient Origin City. There was fatigue written across the faces of all the cultivators. The intensity of the battle in the past day had exceeded any time in the past. Even Hua Mengyou, Li Fei, Jiang Rendao, and the Bai family had bloodshot eyes. The Dharmic power fluctuations emitted from their bodies were slightly unstable. Only Shen Ruyan remained calm and collected, as if she was not much affected by the battle yesterday. The Dharmic power fluctuation on her body was as still and vast as the sea. There were no signs of instability or exhaustion. This shocked Hua Mengyou and the others. They had seen Shen Ruyan killing the false Level 4 demon beast, the Bladed Golden Eagle, as well as three other Level 3 demon beasts. But even so, Shen Ruyan was still in good condition. How deep and vast was her foundation and Dharmic power? Just as everyone was thinking about this, the demon beasts that had retreated not long ago suddenly gathered again. In no time, the overwhelming mass of demon beasts appeared outside Ancient Origin City again. Seeing this, the cultivators had no choice but to perk up and face the enemy. It lasted for a total of three days. When the sun on the fourth day rose outside Ancient Origin City, the Wolf King, who had not attacked at all, suddenly moved. Its figure flashed and landed above the sky of Ancient Origin City within a breath¡¯s time. Then, it opened its mouth and spat. A blood-colored saber in the shape of a wolf¡¯s head slashed down at the Stars Chain Array in Ancient Origin City. Boom! For four consecutive days, the Stars Chain Array, which had been extremely stable, immediately dimmed greatly after being attacked by the Level 4 Dharma treasure. The pillars of light that were connected to the sky also showed signs of collapsing. Jiang Chengxuan, who was operating the array, had a drastic change of expression. He could clearly sense that this demon beast¡¯s strength was probably not just at the early stage of the Golden Core. Otherwise, the Stars Chain Array wouldn¡¯t have reacted so strongly. Without any time to think, Jiang Chengxuan immediately grabbed a storage ring beside him and threw hundreds of thousands of spiritual stones into the array. Buzz! The Stars Chain Array, which was originally dimming, brightened up after being fueled by the spiritual stones. Seeing this, a trace of mockery flashed across the Wolf King¡¯s eyes. Its body flashed as it attacked several different spots of the array, causing the light of the array to tremble. Hua Mengyou and the others, who had already returned to the array, felt their hearts in their throats. At this moment, they were really afraid that something would happen to the array. If it was broken, it would probably be impossible for them to escape. Fortunately, Jiang Chengxuan, who was in charge of operating the array, was quite capable. Even with the continuous attacks of the Wolf King, the array was still able to hang in there even though it was already on the verge of collapse. ¡°Fellow Daoist Hua, when will the Golden Cores of your sect arrive?¡± At this moment, even the ancestor of the Bai family, who was the most senior and calm of them all, could not remain calm anymore. He turned to look at Hua Mengyou. When the others heard this, they also turned to look at Hua Mengyou. Just as Hua Mengyou was about to answer, a powerful light suddenly flew over from the distant sky on the other side of Ancient Origin City. Feeling that rare and intimidating pressure, everyone realized that it was a Golden Core. ¡°Beast, how dare you!¡± Before he arrived, an angry shout came from afar. Like thunder, it actually caused the demon beasts who were still attacking the city to fall to the ground and tremble. Seeing this, Hua Mengyou, Li Fei, Jiang Rendao, and the Bai family could not help but reveal pleasantly surprised expressions. ¡°It¡¯s a Golden Core senior! A Golden Core senior is here!¡± As soon as everyone finished speaking, a huge sword that was a thousand feet long suddenly flew over from the streak of light. The huge sword emitted a resplendent sword light and slashed at the Wolf King. The Wolf King immediately took out its wolf-headed saber. When the two Level 4 Dharma treasures collided in midair, a mushroom cloud rose and waves of powerful aftershock wreaked havoc, tearing apart the bodies of hundreds of demon beasts closest to them.. Chapter 291 - Chapter 291: Foreseen Event, Challenging the Golden Core Chapter 291: Foreseen Event, Challenging the Golden Core Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations This terrifying scene instantly silenced the entire battlefield. It was also at this moment that Jiang Chengxuan and the others finally saw that the Golden Core cultivator who appeared in front of them was wearing a blue robe. From the looks of it, he was probably in his fifties. Hua Mengyou and Li Fei recognized that the person who came was not the Supreme Elder of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion, nor was he the Supreme Elder of the Heavenly Yue Sect. Instead, he was the ancestor of the Pang family who had broken through to the Golden Core a few years ago. Pang Baiyan. He was the least expected person to come to their aid. Hua Mengyou and the others were slightly disappointed. After all, it had not been long since Pang Baiyan broke through to the Golden Core. His strength and cultivation were definitely not comparable to those old Golden Core seniors. However, no matter what, he was still a genuine Golden Core cultivator. If he were to be in charge of operating the Stars Chain Array, the Wolf King could forget about breaching Ancient Origin City. At this moment, Pang Baiyan did not get too entangled with the Wolf King. Just as Hua Mengyou and the others thought. As a newly-advanced Golden Core cultivator, Pang Baiyan¡¯s strength and foundation were definitely inferior to the Wolf King. If the two sides really started a life and death battle, Pang Baiyan would not be a match for the Wolf King. So. The best way was for him to take over the Stars Chain Array and deal with the Wolf King in a roundabout manner. Pang Baiyan¡¯s figure flashed and arrived at the periphery of the Stars Chain Array. He swept a glance across everyone inside the array with a sharp gaze. Finally, he shifted his gaze to Jiang Chengxuan, who was in charge of the array, and said, ¡°I¡¯m Pang Baiyan from the Pang family. I came here in response to your request for help. Please open the array and let me in.¡± Hearing his words, Hua Mengyou and the others did not feel anything wrong. However, Jiang Chengxuan, who had already foreseen the future, and Shen Ruyan, who had learned about it from Jiang Chengxuan, narrowed their eyes. However, the couple did not say anything. After exchanging a glance with each other, Jiang Chengxuan opened a gap. Pang Baiyan immediately entered Ancient Origin City through the gap. ¡°Greetings, Immortal Pang!¡± Everyone immediately bowed. ¡°Good.¡± Pang Baiyan nodded slightly. Then, his gaze landed on Jiang Chengxuan. He said, ¡°The Wolf King¡¯s cultivation has already reached the fourth level of the Golden Core. I might as well tell you that with my cultivation, I¡¯m afraid I¡¯m not a match for the Wolf King.¡± These words made everyone¡¯s hearts skip a beat. Pang Baiyan continued, ¡°However, fortunately, you have a Level 4 array here. With this, not to mention the Wolf King, even if two more opponents of the same realm came, I¡¯m confident that I can defend Ancient Origin City. The only prerequisite is that from now on, I have to be in charge of operating this array. What do you think?¡± While speaking, Pang Baiyan¡¯s gaze never left Jiang Chengxuan. Subconsciously, Hua Mengyou and the others also turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan. In the end, this Stars Chain Array belonged to Jiang Chengxuan. If Pang Baiyan really wanted to take over this array, it was only natural for him to get Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s approval. However, a Level 4 array was so precious. Was Jiang Chengxuan willing to hand it over? One had to know that although the Pang family had been promoted to a Golden Core family, they did not have a Level 4 array disk yet. If Pang Baiyan really took over this array, would he be willing to return it to Jiang Chengxuan after the demon beast riot ended? The scene suddenly fell silent. As time passed, a layer of sweat appeared on the foreheads of Hua Mengyou and the others. They were really afraid that Jiang Chengxuan would do something irrational at this moment. On the other hand, Pang Baiyan did not say anything. He just looked straight at Jiang Chengxuan. After a while. Jiang Chengxuan suddenly smiled. He looked at Pang Baiyan and nodded. ¡°It¡¯s not a problem to hand this array to Senior Pang. However, I have a question to ask Senior Pang first.¡± Pang Baiyan nodded slightly and said, ¡°What is it? Ask away.¡± Jiang Chengxuan did not stand on ceremony and said, ¡°Senior Pang, before you came, did you receive anything from the Jade Water Sword Pavilion or the Heavenly Yue Sect?¡± In other words, he was asking if the Jade Water Sword Pavilion or the Heavenly Yue Sect had given him any treasures like a Level 4 array disc that could be used to fight Level 4 demon beasts. After all, given that Pang Baiyan was a newly-advanced Golden Core cultivator, without the corresponding treasures, it would probably be difficult for him to resist the demon beast riot led by a Level 4 demon beast alone.. Chapter 292 - Chapter 292: Foreseen Event, Challenging the Golden Core Chapter 292: Foreseen Event, Challenging the Golden Core (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Moreover, if he didn¡¯t receive anything, why would Pang Baiyan take the risk? At his level of cultivation, unless a Nascent Soul Perfected Lord personally issued an order, he could find many excuses to refuse to come. At this moment, when Pang Baiyan heard Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, his eyes narrowed into dangerous slits. But he quickly regained his composure. This frightened Hua Mengyou and the others. Jiang Chengxuan actually dared to speak like that to a dignified Golden Core senior. He was simply¡­ Before they could think further, they heard Pang Baiyan¡¯s voice. ¡°So what if there is? So what if there isn¡¯t? Does this have anything to do with you?¡± It was obvious that Pang Baiyan was very dissatisfied with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s answer. The reason why he didn¡¯t flare up was probably because Jiang Chengxuan was still in control of the Stars Chain Array. After all, the power of the Level 4 array was obvious to all. Although he was a Golden Core, he was currently in the array. If the two sides really fell out with each other, he would probably not have an easy time. ¡°Um, Senior Pang¡­¡± Just as the atmosphere was tense, Hua Mengyou braced herself and planned to speak up for Jiang Chengxuan, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly smiled and nodded at Pang Baiyan. ¡°Senior Pang is right. 1 was a little presumptuous just now. 1 hope Senior Pang won¡¯t take it to heart. Here. This is the controller of the array. I¡¯ll leave it to you, Senior Pang.¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan handed a token-like thing to Pang Baiyan. Seeing this, everyone present was stunned. They did not expect Jiang Chengxuan to really hand over the right to operate the array so easily. There was even a trace of surprise flashing across Pang Baiyan¡¯s eyes, but he quickly regained his composure and nodded slightly. ¡°Good!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, he reached out and took the controller from Jiang Chengxuan. Boom! At the same time, the Wolf King outside the array had begun to attack Ancient Origin City again. Rays of red light shot out from its eyes and landed on the Stars Chain Array, immediately causing ripples. This put a deep frown on Hua Mengyou and the others¡¯ faces. Their gazes quickly turned to Pang Baiyan. Pang Baiyan narrowed his eyes. He looked coldly at the Wolf King outside the array and suddenly said to everyone, ¡°I need to familiarize myself with this array for a while. During this period, I hope you can hold the fort. After I familiarize myself with this array, the Ancient Origin City will be impregnable.¡± The expressions of Hua Mengyou and the others changed drastically. No one expected Pang Baiyan to say such words after taking over the control of the array. Let them, Violet Palace cultivators, fight back a Level 4 Demon King? What kind of joke was this? Even if he had just taken over the array and was not familiar with it, with his strength as a Golden Core, it should not be a problem for him to resist the Wolf King. Why did he let them face an enemy that they obviously couldn¡¯t face? Unless what Pang Baiyan wanted to do next was not to familiarize himself with the array, but to take the opportunity to refine the array disc. Only this could explain why Pang Baiyan needed some time. Upon realizing this possibility, the expressions of Hua Mengyou and the others present turned extremely ugly. This was blatant plunder. He wanted to plunder Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Level 4 array disc! Wasn¡¯t he afraid that the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and the Heavenly Yue Sect would hold him accountable for doing such a thing at this critical juncture? At the thought of this, Hua Mengyou immediately spoke. ¡°Senior Pang, I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s difficult for us to agree to that. After all, what we are facing is a Level 4 Demon King. We can¡¯t fight it head-on. I hope you can reconsider this matter.¡± ¡°You can¡¯t do it?¡± Pang Baiyan¡¯s expression suddenly became a little strange. His eyes were covered with a layer of gloom, making people unable to see his true thoughts. He suddenly said leisurely, ¡°Why do you have to do this? If you listen to me and go fight the Wolf King, you will at least be able to live for a little longer. Why do you have to make me do it myself? ¡°What?¡± Hearing Pang Baiyan¡¯s words, Hua Mengyou and the others were stunned. However, they seemed to have realized something and their expressions changed drastically. ¡°Senior Pang, you¡­¡± ¡°Have you figured it out? Unfortunately, it¡¯s already too late!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Pang Baiyan erupted with enormous pressure. Clang! In midair, a huge sword suddenly appeared. With a ferocious aura that wanted to destroy everything, it slashed at Hua Mengyou and the others. Fortunately, I¡¯m well-prepared for this. Otherwise, caught off guard like this, even Ruyan and I will suffer a huge blow from this sudden attack. These thoughts quickly flashed through Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. His figure suddenly expanded at this moment, growing to 30-foot-tall in the blink of an eye. Dragon Elephant Divine Power! Infinite Wheel, full on! This was not all. A yellow light flashed in his palm, and a halberd that was three to four meters long appeared. Enhanced by enormous physical strength, Jiang Chengxuan used his intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Deep Earth Halberd, to face the Level 4 Dharma treasure sword. There was a loud bang. The entire Ancient Origin City trembled. Immediately after, everyone was shocked to see Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s huge body suddenly take more than ten steps back. Every step he took left a huge pit with a diameter of nearly four to five meters on the ground. This scene also made Pang Baiyan¡¯s pupils constrict slightly ¡°He¡­ he blocked it!¡± Someone couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. His voice was obviously filled with shock and disbelief. It had to be known that Pang Baiyan was a genuine Golden Core cultivator. Although he was most likely only at the first level of the Golden Core, his strength was not something a Violet Palace cultivator could resist. Even false Core cultivators could not block a single attack from the Golden Core cultivators. That was how much a difference in strength there was between two major realms. However, Jiang Chengxuan actually managed to block Pang Baiyan¡¯s fatal attack head-on. This meant that although Jiang Chengxuan was only a Violet Palace cultivator, he already had the ability to challenge a Golden Core cultivator. Everyone, including Hua Mengyou, had never even heard of such a thing, let alone seen it. This was simply unheard of. On the other hand, a terrifying killing intent flashed across Pang Baiyan¡¯s face. He stared at Jiang Chengxuan and said in a chilling voice, ¡°Looks like I really underestimated you previously. No wonder you had the ball to question me.¡± At this moment, the huge sword in his hand was raised and slashed at Jiang Chengxuan again. This time, the sword was even faster and carried more power. As a result, the entire Ancient Origin City began to shake. This panicked Hua Mengyou and the others. ¡°Not good! Ancient Origin City can¡¯t take it anymore!¡± Chapter 293 - Chapter 293: Slaying the Golden Core Chapter 293: Slaying the Golden Core Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Now that two powers at the level of Golden Core had collided in Ancient Origin City, it was impossible for the city to withstand it especially when there was no one controlling the Stars Chain Array. At this rate, the Ancient Origin City itself would collapse before the Wolf King and the other demon beasts needed to attack. However, Pang Baiyan clearly did not care about this because he was precisely here to destroy Ancient Origin City.. Jiang Chengxuan knew that there was no time to lose. He cast several spells in succession. In an instant, the Stars Chain Array that had already slowed down was in full swing again. Streaks of starlight were channeled down from the sky and gathered in the array, immediately causing the array to erupt with great power. Ancient Origin City, which had been on the verge of collapse because of Pang Baiyan, regained stability under the protection of the array. Pang Baiyan¡¯s eyes narrowed into dangerous slits when he saw this scene. He subconsciously looked at the token in his hand. On the token, there was some starlight shining. Clearly, what Jiang Chengxuan had given him previously was not a fake array control. If it was fake, it wouldn¡¯t be able to fool the eyes of a Golden Core. So. There could only be one explanation, which was that Jiang Chengxuan had a backup plan in advance. Damn it! At this moment, Pang Baiyan¡¯s expression turned extremely gloomy. His cold eyes were fixed on Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan raised the Deep Earth Halberd in his hand again to block the huge sword Pang Baiyan slashed down. Rumble! There was a loud explosion. The terrifying fluctuation spread in all directions with the sword and halberd as the center. At the same time, the Stars Chain Array, which had recovered to its peak, managed to withstand the aftershock of the collision. Jiang Chengxuan was forced back again. A large amount of blood seeped out of his halberd-wielding palm, but it was quickly restored by his powerful body. Boom! At the same time, the light screen formed by the Stars Chain Array suddenly flickered. It turned out that the Wolf King and the demon beasts outside had begun to attack Ancient Origin City. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s plan to use the array to trap Pang Baiyan was unlikely to work. He waved his hand and threw an array disc with many starlight patterns to Shen Ruyan. ¡°Madam, this is the control of this array. From now on, you will be in charge.¡± Shen Ruyan reached out and caught the array disc. She hesitated for a moment before nodding. ¡°Understood!¡± She knew very well that with their strength combined and the help of the array, they had a very high chance of killing Pan Baiyan. However, if she was focused on dealing with Pan Baiyan, Ancient Origin City would definitely be breached by the Wolf King and the other demon beasts outside. At that time, even if they could kill Pang Baiyan, it would be meaningless. Because once Ancient Origin City was breached, even if Shen Ruyan and Jiang Chengxuan had the ability to escape, Hua Mengyou and the others would definitely die So. The only way now was for her to be in charge of the array while Jiang Chengxuan dealt with Pang Baiyan. Although the aftershock of the two of them fighting would bring a certain amount of damage to the array, As long as the spiritual stones were added in time, it could still last for a while. Boom, boom, boom! At this moment, the battle between Jiang Chengxuan and Pang Baiyan had already reached its climax. Every time the two of them exchanged a move, a huge energy fluctuation would explode. The moment Shen Ruyan took over the array, she immediately partitioned the battlefield off so that it wouldn¡¯t affect the city no matter how fiercely they fought. In a hazy space. Jiang Chengxuan knelt on one knee, holding the Deep Earth Halberd with one hand to support his body. He looked at Pang Baiyan, who was also in a sorry state, and could not help but smile coldly. ¡°Looks like I overestimated your strength previously. I believe the quality of the Golden Core you condensed should not be good.¡± Jiang Chengxuan had gradually become familiar with Pan Baiyan¡¯s attack rhythm. He, who had been at an absolute disadvantage, suddenly observed a weakness in Pan Baiyan¡¯s circulation of Dharmic power. After identifying this weakness, Jiang Chengxuan attacked decisively. Ignoring his injuries, Jiang Chengxuan erupted with all his strength and sent Pang Baiyan¡¯s Dharma treasure sword flying. Then, with the help of the huge weight of the halberd, it ruthlessly landed on a high-grade Level 3 Dharma treasure shield that Pang Baiyan had summoned, causing it to break on the spot.. Chapter 294 - Chapter 294: Slaying the Golden Core (2) Chapter 294: Slaying the Golden Core (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations With what little power it had left, the halbert pierced the shield and hit Pang Balyan¡¯s body, almost breaking his bones. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that as a Golden Core cultivator, his reaction speed] far exceeded that of ordinary people, that attack just now would have been enough to make Pang Baiyan pay a huge price. However, after this outburst, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s stamina and Dharmic power were almost exhausted. After all, fighting a true Golden Core cultivator required an unbelievable amount of energy, stamina, and Dharmic power. Fortunately, he had the intrinsic Dharma treasure, Narcissus Jade, on him. It could recover his Dharmic power three times in a short period of time. However, even so, if this battle continued to drag on, it would definitely be bad news for Ancient Origin City. Therefore, he had to end the battle as soon as possible. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately took out a pill from his body and swallowed it. It was the Triple Pill! BOOM! In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s aura, which had already weakened, suddenly began to rise again. In just a moment, he returned to his original peak state. However, this improvement did not stop at that. In the blink of an eye, his aura had already surpassed Pang Baiyan¡¯s. Moreover, it was still rising! ¡°What?¡± Pang Baiyan widened his eyes in disbelief. What kind of pill did this guy swallow just now? How was his cultivation rising so rapidly? Buzz! Before Pang Baiyan could figure it out, Jiang Chengxuan quickly condensed an arrow burning with raging flames in his mind. It was his Primordial Spirit attack technique¡ªBurning Sun Arrow! Feeling a burning arrow in his sea of consciousness, Pang Baiyan let out a heart-rending scream and fell into a temporary daze. Now is the time! Killing intent flashed across Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. In the next moment, the dragon elephant phantom behind him roared. His body actually grew dozens of feet taller than before, reaching nearly 30 meters tall. The Deep Earth Halberd in his hand had also expanded to more than ten meters long. With an aggressive aura, it smashed down on Pang Baiyan¡¯s head! Damn it! It was actually a Primordial Spirit attack. How many more trump cards did this guy have? Pang Baiyan had just escaped from the attack of the Burning Sun Arrow when he suddenly felt a huge threat approaching. This caused him to panic for a moment. Without any time to think, he immediately took out his Level 4 Dharma treasure sword again. There was a bang. Pang Baiyan was sent flying by an unimaginable force. The spiritual light on his Level 4 Dharma treasure sword suddenly dimmed. How come? Pang Baiyan¡¯s face was filled with disbelief. He could not accept the fact that as a Golden Core cultivator, he was actually losing to a Violet Palace cultivator. He even had a feeling that his life was in danger. BOOM! At this moment, the terrifying halberd light shuttled through air. With a terrifying might that wanted to crush everything, it smashed down on Pang Baiyan¡¯s head again. Damn it! Pang Baiyan frowned. He suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood essence on the Level 4 Dharma treasure sword. Buzz, buzz, buzz! After being enhanced by Pang Baiyan¡¯s blood essence, the entire sword lit up again and collided with the halbert. Rumble! The air suged. The earth-shattering collision even caused cracks to appear in the hazy space. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed. It could be seen that under the impact from both outside the city and inside the city, the Stars Chain Array was struggling to hold on. If anything went wrong, the array would most likely collapse, and this was an outcome no one in the city wanted to see. Therefore, he could not drag it on any longer, nor did he have that much time to drag on. At the thought of this, all the remaining Dharmic power in the Narcissus Jade was absorbed by Jiang Chengxuan. Immediately, a vast energy burst out. ¡°Die!¡± He suddenly shouted in a deep voice. Immediately after, the Deep Earth Halberd swept towards Pang Baiyan like a falling meteor. Pang Baiyan did not dare to be careless. The Level 4 Dharma treasure sword suddenly erupted with layers upon layers of extremely dazzling sword light. He wanted to block Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attack. However, at this moment, a huge mountain suddenly flew out of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s head. The mountain was shrouded in a layer of Divine Light. As soon as it appeared, the light moved as if it was trying to find its target and then pointed at the Level 4 Dharma treasure sword before shooting out like an arrow leaving the bow. In an instant, the Level 4 Dharma treasure sword that was originally surging with sword light instantly withered. The entire sword swayed, showing signs of flying towards the mountain uncontrollably. ¡°What? Dual Polarity Divine Mountain? You actually have such a Dharma treasure on you?¡± Pang Baiyan¡¯s expression changed drastically, and a hint of shock flashed across his eyes. He would never have dreamed that there was such a Dharma treasure on Jiang Chengxuan that could restrain all metal-element Dharma treasures in the world. From the looks of it, the Dual Polarity Divine Mountain was only a Dharma treasure embryo. However, even so, its restraint effect on Level 4 metal-element Dharma treasure was already quite obvious. Moreover, Jiang Chengxuan was not yet at the end of his rope. Since he planned to get rid of Pang Baiyan in one go, he would not hold back at all. The Primordial Spirit Treasure, Vast Heaven Divine Jade, was activated by him at full force and added to his Primordial Spirit attack, the Burning Sun Arrow, allowing the Burning Sun Arrow to increase its power by a whopping 70%. Pang Baiyan felt as if a red hot iron was branding his brain repeatedly, causing him to scream in pain. Large amounts of blood flowed out of his seven orifices. As the Deep Earth Halberd smashed down, Pang Baiyan¡¯s Level 4 Dharma treasure could not resist at all and was sent flying. There was a loud bang. Pang Baiyan¡¯s body was smashed into pieces, leaving only a Golden Core floating in the air. Accompanying it was an extremely resentful divine sense that kept emitting from the Golden Core. ¡°1 can¡¯t accept this! Just you wait. I will definitely make you pay in blood one day!¡± As soon as the voice ended, the Golden Core suddenly shot out dazzling light. There was a whoosh. Then, it disappeared from the spot, wanting to escape. However, at this moment, an invisible sword light suddenly appeared out of the void and in front of the Golden Core. There was a ding. The sword light slashed straight at the Golden Core, immediately covering the surface of the Golden Core with dense cracks. ¡°How come? How is this possible!?¡± From inside the cracked Golden Core, an incomparably terrified cry sounded.. Chapter 295 - Chapter 295: Gu Yuefengs Arrival Chapter 295: Gu Yuefeng¡¯s Arrival Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan ignored it. At this moment, his hands had already formed a spell that landed on the golden core that was covered in cracks. Soon, the shouts from inside it disappeared, along with all the light on it. Then, Jiang Chengxuan reached out, grabbed it, and imprisoned it in a jade box. This time, there was no way the Golden Core could escape. Swoosh! With a flash of his body, Jiang Chengxuan rushed out of the hazy space and appeared in Ancient Origin City again. Everyone who was cooperating with Shen Ruyan to resist the demon beast attack was shocked to see Jiang Chengxuan, especially Hua Mengyou and the other Violet Palace cultivators. No one knew better than them why Jiang Chengxuan was not around just now. At the same time, no one knew better than them how terrifying a Golden Core cultivator was. Even if that Golden Core cultivator was only at the first level, he was nonetheless not someone a Violet Palace cultivator or even a False Core cultivator could challenge. But Jiang Chengxuan actually came out unscathed. Could it be that Pang Baiyan had already died in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand? Hua Mengyou and the others were astounded. ¡°Everyone, from now on, 1 need to rest for a few days. 1¡¯11 leave the rest to you for the time being.¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan nodded at Hua Mengyou and the others. Then, he took a step forward and came to Shen Ruyan. ¡°Wife, I will be weak for three days. In these three days, I can¡¯t do anything. Everything will depend on you.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face turned pale. Immediately after, he felt all the strength in his body suddenly recede like a tide. In just a moment, he felt that he could not even stand steadily. He slowly sat down cross-legged. Seeing that, Shen Ruyan was concerned. She looked at Jiang Chengxuan and said, ¡°Husband, are you alright?¡± As she spoke, Shen Ruyan¡¯s hand was already on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s wrist. As a trace of Dharmic power was injected, Shen Ruyan quickly understood the reason and heaved a sigh of relief. Thank goodness. Her husband was only exhausted. After a few days of recuperation, he should be able to get back up, full of vigor. At the same time, the Wolf King, who was leading a group of demon beasts to attack Ancient Origin City, suddenly sensed the disappearance of Pang Balyan¡¯s aura. It immediately cursed, ¡°Useless trash!¡± At this point, it realized that the best opportunity to breach Ancient Origin City had passed. Next, the only way for them to break into Ancient Origin City was to wear down the spiritual stones and other resources the human cultivators had. At that time, even without a Level 4 Demon King, Ancient Origin City would probably collapse on its own. However, would the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and the Heavenly Yue Sect really let a Level 4 demon beast from another nation continue to wreak havoc here? Perhaps, in a few days, the Golden Core cultivators of the two sects would rush over. At that time, let alone taking down Ancient Origin City, even its life was at stake. After taking a deep look in the direction of Ancient Origin City, the Wolf King decided not to stay any longer. After letting out a long howl, its figure disappeared into the depths of the Ancient Origin Mountain Range. Seeing this, Shen Ruyan, who was in charge of the array, and the others, who helped her resist the demon beasts, heaved a sigh of relief. To be honest, they did not have much resources left, especially spiritual stones. If the Wolf King persisted for a few more days, the Stars Chain Array would probably stop running. At that time, they would have to face tens of thousands of demon beasts. Fortunately, at least they had some time to catch their breath now. Hopefully, people from the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and the Heavenly Yue Sect would come to aid quickly. As elders of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion, Hua Mengyou and Li Fei should have already sent a message back to report the incident. Five days later. A brilliant sword light flew over from the distance and landed in Ancient Yuan City. It was Gu Yuefeng, who was known as the Invincible Sword. He looked at Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Hua Mengyou, and the others. ¡°I¡¯ve already heard about what happened previously. What¡¯s the situation now?¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately handed a jade box with layers of restrictions to Gu Yuefeng and said, Chapter 296 - Chapter 296: Gu Yuefengs Arrival (2) Chapter 296: Gu Yuefeng¡¯s Arrival (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Senior Gu, Pang Baiyan¡¯s Golden Core is currently sealed in this jade box. I didn¡¯t kill him because I wanted to wait for you to personally come and interrogate him.¡± Even though Gu Yuefeng had already roughly learned about the situation in Ancient Origin City through the message, When Jiang Chengxuan handed the jade box to him willingly, he couldn¡¯t help but take a few more approving glances at Jiang Chengxuan and slowly nod. ¡°Good!¡± With that, he took the jade box from Jiang Chengxuan and tapped it. Swoosh! The layers of restrictions on the jade box immediately began to melt. At the same time, an unstable fluctuation emitted from the jade box. Then, there was a bang. A Golden Core with cracks all over its surface broke out of the jade box and wanted to escape into the distance. ¡°Hmph!¡± However, at this moment, a cold snort sounded in the air, causing the Golden Core that was about to escape to stop. ¡°Gu Yuefeng, you actually came in person!¡± Gu Yuefeng did not waste his breath. After fixing the Golden Core in place, he tapped at it again. Immediately, a black hole-like vortex appeared in his eyes, causing the fluctuation on the Golden Core to become weaker and weaker. In the end, with a bang, it exploded into dust. This scene shocked everyone present. They all turned to look at Gu Yuefeng. At this moment, Gu Yuefeng seemed to be reading something with his eyes closed. After a while, he opened his eyes and turned to look at everyone. After a moment, he said, ¡°Pang Baiyan joined the demon beast decades ago. The reason why he can condense a Golden Core is because of the help of the demon beasts.¡± Although his words were succinct, they were like thunder in the ears of Hua Mengyou and the others. A Golden Core human cultivator was actually a spy for the demon beasts. If this news was to spread, it would really cause a huge commotion. How many human cultivators could resist this temptation when they found out that the demon beasts were willing to help them condense a Golden Core? Pang Baiyan was the best example. At this moment, Gu Yuefeng continued, ¡°This time, he is under the orders of the Flood Dragon King to cooperate with the Wolf King to take down Ancient Origin City and occupy the entire Ancient Origin Mountain Range as well as extending their territory to the Northern Forest.¡± The Northern Forest referred to a relatively rich area in the north of Liang Nation. There were several Violet Palace forces guarding it. If their plan really succeeded this time, not only would Liang Nation lose the Ancient Origin Mountain Range, which was the frontline barrier, but they would also lose the high-grade Level 4 spiritual vein. When they thought of this, Hua Mengyou and the others could not help but feel a lingering fear. Fortunately, Jiang Chengxuan and his Dao companion were around this time. Otherwise, their ending would be tragic. ¡°Shifu, what should we do next?¡± Hua Mengyou couldn¡¯t help but ask. Hearing her words, everyone present turned to look at Gu Yuefeng. Gu Yuefeng pondered for a moment before saying slowly, ¡°Theoretically speaking, not many people know about my coming to Ancient Origin City. The demon beasts, especially the Wolf King, should still be in the dark. Therefore, if possible, 1 want to use this opportunity to eliminate the demon beasts for you.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Hearing Gu Yuefeng¡¯s words, Hua Mengyou and the others could not help but reveal surprised expressions. If Gu Yuefeng could really help them get rid of the Wolf King, their lives in Ancient Origin City in the following days would undoubtedly be much easier. When the demon beasts found out that the Golden Core cultivator of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion, Gu Yuefeng, had been to Ancient Original City and killed the Wolf King, they would be deterred from launching another attack. ¡°But¡­¡± At this point, Gu Yuefeng frowned slightly. ¡°As far as I know, the Wolf King is extremely good at escaping. I¡¯m afraid it¡¯ll be difficult for me alone to kill it. Therefore, when the time comes, I¡¯m afraid 1¡¯11 need your help. Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t ask you to face it head-on. You just have to stop it when it is about to escape.¡± As he spoke, he looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. The couple looked at each other and nodded. ¡°If it¡¯s just helping in the dark, there shouldn¡¯t be much of a problem. However, Senior Gu¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan suddenly looked at Gu Yuefeng and asked, ¡°Why did the Wolf King suddenly appear in the Liang Nation? Logically speaking, shouldn¡¯t this demon king be in the territory of the Zheng Nation?¡± This question was also what the others wanted to ask. Gu Yuefeng¡¯s eyes suddenly became deep as he shook his head. ¡°I don¡¯t know the reason either. However, after the demon beast riot ended, we would go to the Zheng Nation to ask for an explanation. You¡¯d better be mentally prepared.¡± Gu Yuefeng did not elaborate on what they should be mentally prepared for. However, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were observant and vaguely realized after this demon beast riot ended, there would be some changes in the five nations of Cangnan Region. A few days later. Jiang Chengxuan, who was cultivating in his cave abode, suddenly sensed an extremely ferocious aura coming from outside Ancient Origin City. This aura belonged to the Wolf King, who had returned after a few days. When he and Shen Ruyan arrived at the east wall of Ancient Origin City, they saw that there was a mass of demon beasts. Among them, there were more than 30 demon beasts above Level 3, most of which were either low or mid grade. However, this number was enough to pose a threat to the Stars Chain Array. After all, any quantity would undergo a qualitative change after reaching a certain level. Moreover, as the spiritual stones reserve in the city decreased, the power of the array would decrease. If not for the fact that Gu Yuefeng had a large number of spiritual stones on him this time, the Stars Chain Array would already have stopped running. ¡°Shifu, what should we do now?¡± Hua Mengyou could not help but turn to Gu Yuefeng. Her expression was a little ugly. Obviously, she had not expected so many demon beasts to suddenly appear. Including the others present, they did not expect that the Wolf King would come back with so many high level subordinates. It must have gone to call for help in the past few days. As such, it would be difficult for Gu Yuefeng to kill the Wolf King without alerting the other demon beasts. Especially now, the Wolf King was at the very back of the demon beasts. It seemed that they could only deal with those demon beasts first. This thought flashed across everyone¡¯s minds. But at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan suddenly looked at each other. Then, Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Senior Gu, perhaps we have another way.¡± ¡°Hmm? Another way?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, everyone present turned to look at him.. Chapter 297 - Chapter 297: Killing the Wolf King, Death Substitution Treasure Chapter 297: Killing the Wolf King, Death Substitution Treasure Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°That is to lure the Wolf King over. When the time comes, my wife and 1 will go out to deal with those Level 3 demon beasts. I don¡¯t believe that the Wolf King can still sit still at the back.¡± Indeed, with Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s strength, those Level 3 demon beasts would probably not be able to stop them. The only one who could pose a threat to them, or even a fatal threat, was the Wolf King. As long as the Wolf King wanted to deal with the two of them, it would have to go to the front line. At that time, if Gu Yuefeng could seize the opportunity to deal a fatal blow to the Wolf King, then, this Level 4 Demon King that entrenched here and posed the greatest threat to Ancient Origin City would have a high chance of dying. Even if it was lucky enough to survive, it would definitely be severely injured by Gu Yuefeng. In this way, the threat it posed to Ancient Origin City would be greatly reduced. Moreover, even if something unexpected happened, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could protect themselves. After all, they still had a trump card, the portable Void Travel Array Disk. This was enough to help them deal with any sudden changes. At this moment, when the others heard Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s suggestion, they nodded in agreement. Based on the current situation, using the method Jiang Chengxuan mentioned was indeed the best solution and had the highest success rate. The only problem was that the risks might be higher. Jiang Rendao could not help but look worried. Hua Mengyou was also a little hesitant. On the other hand, Gu Yuefeng¡¯s expression was as calm as ever. He looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and thought for a moment. ¡°What do you want?¡± Obviously, he knew very well that there was a motive to why Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were willing to take the risk. Jiang Chengxuan said honestly, ¡°If we¡¯re lucky enough to kill the Wolf King, I hope that my wife and I can choose some of the materials on it first. 1 wonder what Senior Gu thinks?¡± It had to be known that everything about a Level 4 Demon King was a treasure. Take the Wolf King for example. The fur on its body could be used to refine defensive Dharma treasures. Its sharp claws and teeth could also be used to refine offensive Dharma treasures. Even its bones, flesh, and blood could be used to refine some Dharma treasures with special attributes. In addition, its Level 4 Demon Core was the main material for refining the Core Forming Pill and Core Condensing Pill. Of course, the main reason why Jiang Chengxuan proposed this idea was because he wanted to see if he could personally end the life of the Wolf King. If he could, he would be able to complete the system mission. The rewards for completing such a mission wouldn¡¯t be bad. Gu Yuefeng did not reject Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s request. He nodded and said, ¡°Okay.¡± Following that, the few of them discussed some details that they might need to pay attention to. When it was almost time, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan arrived outside Ancient Yuan City decisively. Under the command of the Moon-Swallowing Silver Wolf, a few low-grade and mid-grade Level 3 demon beasts were attacking the Stars Chain Array crazily. When they suddenly saw Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan appear, they were slightly stunned. Obviously, these demon beasts never expected that the people in Ancient Origin City would come out to fight them without the protection of the array. ¡°ROAR!¡± However, before these low-grade Level 3 and mid-grade Level 3 demon beasts could react, the high-grade Level 3 Moon-Swallowing Silver Wolf roared in fear and ran away. It knew how powerful Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were. Back then, it was the two of them who killed the false Level 4 demon beasts, the Bladed Golden Eagle and the Ironback Bear. It did not have the slightest confidence that it could stop these two people. However, although it reacted quickly, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s attacks were faster. Two sword lights appeared at the same time. The Moon-Swallowing Silver Wolf only flew for a hundred meters before its huge body suddenly froze in the air, on which two fresh sword marks had appeared. Then, the entire body was split into three on the spot and fell. This scene immediately stunned all the demon beasts present. The high-grade Level 3 demon beast, the Moon-Swallowing Silver Wolf, could not even withstand a blow from Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. If the Moon-Swallowing Silver Wolf was already like this, wouldn¡¯t it be even more dangerous for them, who were far weaker, to face the two of them? Run! Almost in an instant, this thought appeared in the minds of all the demon beasts. However, before they could carry out their plan, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan attacked again. In an instant, sword light and lightning intertwined.. Chapter 298 - Chapter 298: Killing the Wolf King, Death Substitution Chapter 298: Killing the Wolf King, Death Substitution Treasure (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations In just a moment, six to seven Level 3 demon beasts died at the hands of the couple. When the other Level 3 demon beasts saw this, they ran faster and crazier. The strength of the couple had already exceeded Level 3. Therefore, every blow they dealt was fatal to Level 3 demon beasts like them. Under such circumstances, what else could they do if they did not run for their lives? The eyes of the Wolf King, who was behind the demon beasts, darkened. It suddenly let out a heaven-shaking roar. A pressure unique to the Golden Core swept past the demon beasts that were escaping. ¡°Anyone who dares to escape will die immediately!¡± As soon as it finished speaking, hundreds if not thousands of low-level demon beasts that were fleeing with a group of Level 3 demon beasts suddenly exploded into blood mist. This immediately frightened the Level 3 demon beasts. They stopped in unison and looked at the Wolf King in horror. ¡°Why? Do you want me to say the same thing a second time?¡± The Wolf King spoke coldly again. At the same time, a murderous pressure suddenly descended on Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Humans, you¡¯ve really angered me this time.¡± As soon as it finished speaking, the Wolf King suddenly flashed and appeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. The couple¡¯s pupils constricted violently. At this moment, they truly felt a great threat, the kind of which was not something Pang Baiyan could pose. ¡°Die!¡± Suddenly, a red light shot out of the Wolf King¡¯s mouth. The red light expanded as it passed the wind. In the blink of an eye, it turned into a wolf-headed saber that was nearly a thousand feet long and slashed down at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan! Not good! Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart skipped a beat. He did not hesitate at all. The Infinite Wheel erupted with all its might. The Dragon Elephant Divine Power was also activated to the extreme. Whoosh- In an instant, he went from the size of a normal person to nearly 20 meters tall. The Deep Earth Halberd in his hand produced an ear-piercing whistle in midair as it faced the wolf-headed saber. At the same time, lightning flashed around Shen Ruyan, and she gradually became one with lightning. It was her physical divine power, the Thunder Spirit True Body. Rumble! Bolts of lightning kept falling from the sky and struck the wolf-headed saber. Boom! Boom! Boom! A series of explosions sounded in the air. The terrifying air wave spread crazily in all directions. Some demon beasts could not dodge in time. Their bodies immediately dissipated inch by inch like sand. In the air, a red, silver, and yellow ball of light appeared, constantly clashing against each. Then, the ball of light exploded. Two figures were sent flying back. They were Jiang Chengxuan, who was holding the Deep Earth Halberd, and Shen Ruyan, who had transformed into the lightning. The two of them had more or less suffered some injuries. Only the Wolf King remained standing in the air with a majestic aura. It did not seem to be injured at all. The killing intent in its eyes suddenly rose. Just as it was about to launch the next round of attacks on Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, it sensed an extremely dangerous aura. This made its heart skip a beat for no reason. At that moment, it could no longer be bothered to deal with Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. The Level 4 Dharma treasure, the wolf-headed saber, suddenly returned to its side. It was at that moment that a ding sounded. A dazzling spark suddenly appeared on the wolf-headed saber that it had just retracted. A force that even it could not withstand instantly passed through the wolf-headed saber onto its body, causing its entire body to suddenly fly back. Boom! Boom! Boom! Several mountains were penetrated by the Wolf King. A huge cloud of dust rose in the sky. Everyone could not help but look shocked. Pffft! Meanwhile, A domineering and sharp sword light suddenly swept past the Wolf King¡¯s body and cut it into two. ¡°Arghhh!¡± The wolf king¡¯s scream echoed in the air. Then, it seemed to understand something and its voice immediately became extremely terrified. ¡°Invincible Sword, Gu Yuefeng! You are Gu Yuefeng of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion!¡± What answered it was a sword light that was even more domineering and sharp than before. There was a ripping sound. The Wolf King, who was still running crazily with half its body, suddenly froze. Then, a bloody line was seen appearing on its head. The bloody line continued downwards until the other half of the Wolf King¡¯s body was separated into two. It was only at this moment that Gu Yuefeng¡¯s figure slowly appeared in everyone¡¯s eyes. However, he did not look relaxed at all after killing the Wolf King. This was because its aura did not disappear. It only decreased by a lot. Something was wrong. Buzz! At the same time, a strange fluctuation appeared several kilometers away. Everyone immediately turned around to find that the Wolf King, whose body had been destroyed by Gu Yuefeng, appeared again!, its body intact. One could only tell from the fluctuation of its aura that it was not in a good state. What is going on? Everyone was stunned. Just now, Gu Yuefeng had clearly destroyed the body of the Wolf King. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and the other Violet Palace cultivators could confirm this. But now, it¡¯s still up and kicking. ¡°A Death Substitution Treasure! It has a Death Substitution Treasure on it!¡± Shen Ruyan murmured. Hearing her words, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed. On the other side, Gu Yuefeng also had a solemn expression. Clearly, they all knew what Death Substitution Treasure was and what it meant. To put it simply, it was something that could suffer a lethal blow in your place. Of course, there was a limit to the damage it could withstand for you. If a Nascent Soul cultivator wanted to kill you with all his might, even if you had a Death Substitution Treasure, it wouldn¡¯t be of any use. Unless your Death Substitution Treasure was at the same level as a Nascent Soul cultivator, you might still have a chance of survival. Of course. This was not the most important thing. The most important thing was that anyone who could have a Death Substitution Treasure must have a powerful backer, who might be in or above the Nascent Soul. In other words, it was very likely that there was a Level 5 Demon Emperor behind the Wolf King. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Gu Yuefeng looked at each other with a hint of seriousness in their eyes. Obviously, they all realized the seriousness of the problem. However, now that things had come to this, no matter what, they could not let this Wolf King leave alive. At the thought of this, a sharp glint flashed across Gu Yuefeng¡¯s eyes. He turned into a brilliant sword light with the power to destroy everything and slashed at the Wolf King who was trying to escape again! Chapter 299 - Chapter 299: First Kill of the Level 4 Demon Beast Achieved! Chapter 299: First Kill of the Level 4 Demon Beast Achieved! Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Danger! Run! The Wolf King once again felt a great threat of death approaching. Desperate, it began to burn its blood to speed up. Given the distance between the two sides, there was a high chance that the Wolf King could dodge this attack by burning its blood essence. Once that happened, it would be extremely difficult for Gu Yuefeng to catch up to it again. After all, they were pretty much at the same level. After burning its blood essence, the Wolf King¡¯s speed suddenly increased. And the distance between it and Gu Yuefeng was also gradually widening. This gave it some time to catch breaths. Then, an almost uncontrollable hatred surged in its heart. ¡°Gu Yuefeng, and everyone else today, just you wait! In the future, I will definitely make you and the entire human race pay a painful price!¡± The Wolf King was relieved to find that the distance between it and Gu Yuefeng was continuously increasing. According to this rate, it was only a matter of time before it escaped from Gu Yuefeng¡¯s pursuit. As long as it entered the territory of the demon beasts, At that time, if Gu Yuefeng still dared to chase, he would not be able to go back alive. Just as this thought flashed through its mind, the Wolf King was suddenly shocked to see a figure appear in front of it. The figure was none other than Jiang Chengxuan, who had just suffered some injuries. Unexpectedly, he had come here in advance to wait for the Wolf King. Do you think you can stop me? A strong evilness rose in the Wolf King¡¯s heart, turning its eyes red. Alright, since you took the initiative to come to my door to die, I¡¯ll fulfill your wish! With that thought in mind, the Wolf King took out the wolf-headed saber again. The wolf-headed saber was surrounded by layers of blood flames. With an abnormally shrill whistle, it slashed at Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s head. This attack contained all its strength. The Wolf King was very confident in succeeding. However, Jiang Chengxuan did not take out his Dharma treasure. Instead, he reached out and flipped his hand when a red talisman appeared in his hand. BOOM! Soon, raging flames rose on the talisman. Accompanying this was a long cry that sounded like the howling wind. What is that? The Wolf King¡¯s expression changed drastically. This was because it recognized that the talisman Jiang Chengxuan took out was a Level 4 talisman! Heavenly Flame Talisman! BOOM! In an instant, the figure of a thousand feet long fire phoenix suddenly appeared in the sky. When the wolf king¡¯s blood-colored saber landed on its body, an extremely terrifying fluctuation erupted. Flames and saber beams intertwined, causing the air in the surrounding to distort. Sizzle! Sizzle! Sizzle! Even the trees below were burning fiercely. The raging fire instantly filled a radius of dozens of kilometers. In the end, the mid-grade Level 4 Heavenly Flame Talisman and the wolf-headed saber were both demolished. However, after this delay, Gu Yuefeng, who had turned into a sword, caught up. Seeing this, the Wolf King immediately cried out in fear. ¡°All! I can¡¯t accept this!¡± BOOM! As soon as it finished speaking, the blood essence in the Wolf King¡¯s body burned again. Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Streaks of blood-colored claw light shot out from its body. However, they were all destroyed by the sword light Gu Yuefeng transformed into. In the end, the sword light pierced right through the Wolf King¡¯s body. The Wolf King¡¯s eyes widened. Then, its body exploded like fireworks. Swoosh! At the same time, a red demon core suddenly rushed out of the exploded body and was about to escape into the distance. However, at this moment, an attack on the Primordial Spirit struck the red demon core. The Wolf King immediately felt an arrow with raging flames pass through its Primordial Spirit, causing it to let out a series of miserable cries. In the end, the miserable cries grew weaker and weaker until it completely disappeared. Jiang Chengxuan grabbed the Level 4 demon core that no longer had any divine sense left. At this moment, a system notification suddenly sounded in his mind. [Ding.] [Congratulations, host. You have achieved the first kill of a Level 4 demon beast. You have obtained a Tribulation Avoidance Pearl and a bottle of Sky-Brilliance Dew.] Hmm, it seemed that his previous guess was right. As long as he dealt the final attack on the Wolf King, the system would credit him for killing it. At that moment, he carefully checked the two items rewarded by the system.. Chapter 300 - Chapter 300: First Kill of the Level 4 Demon Beast Achieved! (2) Chapter 300: First Kill of the Level 4 Demon Beast Achieved! (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations As the name suggested, the Tribulation Avoidance Pearl was a treasure that could be used to avoid tribulations It was especially effective against the Heavenly Tribulations. Coincidentally, after the demon beast riot ended, both he and Shen Ruyan would face the test of condensing their cores. Among these tests, the most dangerous step was the heavenly tribulation. At that time, this Tribulation Avoidance Pearl might be useful. Then there was the Sky-Brilliance Dew. The only use of this item was to help cultivators break through to the Golden Core. It could help a cultivator increase the success rate of condensing a Golden Core by about 20%. The most important thing was that there were no side effects or hidden dangers when consuming this. Moreover, there was a chance to increase the quality of the Golden Core. Its value was not inferior to the number one spiritual item, the Core Formation Pill. In fact, it might be even better. At that moment, be it Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, or Gu Yuefeng, they were not in a hurry to return to Ancient Origin City. Instead, they began to slaughter the Level 3 demon beasts present. In just a short moment, all the Level 3 demon beasts that came to attack Ancient Origin City had died in the hands of the three of them. It was only then that Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Gu Yuefeng returned to Ancient Yuan City. After a while. In the meeting hall of Ancient Origin City. Gu Yuefeng, Jiang Chengxuan, and all the Violet Palace cultivators were gathered here. Everyone¡¯s faces were solemn. Hua Mengyou said to Gu Yuefeng, ¡°Shifu, will anything happen after we kill the Wolf King?¡± Hearing her words, the rest turned their gazes to Gu Yuefeng. Clearly, they knew what Hua Mengyou was referring to. Gu Yuefeng did not answer immediately. Instead, after pondering for a moment, he slowly said, ¡°¡®ll report it to the Hidden Sword Palace in the State of Yu later. 1 don¡¯t think there will be much of a problem.¡± The Hidden Sword Palace in the State of Yu that Gu Yuefeng was talking about was the Nascent Soul Sect closest to the Cangnan Region. All along, the five nations in the Cangnan Region would regularly offer a considerable amount of resources in exchange for their protection. Of course, only when you encountered a threat above the Nascent Soul would the Hidden Sword Palace interfere. Just like now. As long as Gu Yuefeng reported this matter to the higher-ups, if there was a Level 5 demon emperor behind the Wolf King who really planned to do something, then Nascent Soul cultivators of the same level in the Hidden Sword Palace would show up. This was why he said that it was not a big problem. Instead, what seemed problematic was why the Wolf King that was supposed to be in the Zheng Nation would appear in the Liang Nation. When they realized that the Wolf King might be related to a Level 5 Demon Emperor, they knew that this matter was not as simple as it seemed. Perhaps, the Liang Nation had already been schemed against. Someone wanted to use the Liang Nation to get rid of the Wolf King and cause them to suffer the wrath of the Level 5 Demon Emperor. If that was really the case, it would be intolerable. The Liang Nation would not let this matter rest so easily. At this moment, everyone present clearly realized this. And their expressions turned ugly. Gu Yuefeng continued, ¡°I¡¯ll stay here for the time being. 1 will only consider leaving after 1 receive confirmation from the Hidden Sword Palace in the State of Yu. Alright, let¡¯s leave it at that for today.¡± As he spoke, he looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Young friends, regarding the distribution of the items on the Wolf King, let¡¯s do it the way we agreed upon previously. Its demon core and flesh are yours. As for its Level 4 Dharma treasure, I¡¯ll take care of it for the time being. I might need it in the future. Do you have any objections towards this arrangement?¡± ¡°Senior Gu, we have no objections.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan shook their heads. This was something that both sides had already discussed. After everyone left, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan returned to their cave abode. ¡°Ruyan, if you use this Level 4 demon core as the main ingredient, how confident are you to refine a Core Formation Pill?¡± As soon as he returned to his cave abode, Jiang Chengxuan asked Shen Ruyan. Shen Ruyan thought for a moment and said, ¡°I¡¯m quite confident. Why? Husband, are you planning to use a Core Formation Pill to break through to the Golden Core?¡± ¡°Not really.¡± Jiang Chengxuan shook his head. ¡°I¡¯m just thinking that Rendao and the others might need this pill when the time comes. I believe you are also planning not to use these ordinary external items to break through to the Golden Core, right?¡± Indeed. With his and Shen Ruyan¡¯s foundation and current qualifications, using external items like the Core Formation Pill to break through would only waste their potential. They would not choose to be like most cultivators who entered the False Core first before taking it slowly to consense their core. Instead, they would choose to directly condense the core to break through. However, that way, the risk would undoubtedly be much greater than the former especially without the help of Core Formation spiritual items. On the other hand, the benefit was that this way, the core they formed would be at least Level 7, which was considered a high-grade core. If they used spiritual items, such as the Sky-Brilliance Dew, it was very possible for the core to reach Level 9 or even exceed the domain of high-grade. Only then could they be considered to have a limitless future and a great potential to obtain the Immortal Dao. The couple chatted for a while about this matter. In the end, Shen Ruyan changed the topic. ¡°This time, we killed the Wolf King with Senior Gu. According to Senior Gu, there shouldn¡¯t be much of a problem. Still, they have to be as careful as possible. Even if the Level 5 demon emperor would not personally attack us, Level 4 demon kings should be very willing to take our heads to the Level 5 demon emperor to receive rewards. Therefore, the best way to ensure our safety is to increase our strength as much as possible. If we can break through to the Golden Core, no matter how many demon kings come looking for us, we are not too worried.¡± Jiang Chengxuan approved of Shen Ruyan¡¯s words. He couldn¡¯t help but nod and say, ¡°Ruyan, you¡¯re right. Nothing is more reliant than our own strength. Also, 1 have a feeling that what happened this time might cause an irreconcilable conflict between the Liang Nation and the Zheng Nation. At that time, the conflicts that built up over many decades between the three nations on our side and Zheng and Shu Nations might completely erupt. If that really happens, we won¡¯t be able to stay out of it even if we want.¡± At this point, the couple seemed to have foreseen a future, and their expressions could not help but become a little solemn. ¡°By the way¡­¡± At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly thought of something and asked Shen Ruyan, ¡°Now that you¡¯re only a step away from breaking through to the Golden Core, 1 wonder if you have any thoughts or preparations?¡± Chapter 301 - Chapter 301: End of the Demon Beast Riot. Reward: Nine Revolutions Purple Qi! Chapter 301: End of the Demon Beast Riot. Reward: Nine Revolutions Purple Qi! Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Shen Ruyan nodded. ¡±1 do have some thoughts. However, everything will have to wait until after the demon beast riot.¡± Indeed, at this time, it was not suitable to advance to the Golden Core. First of all, there was no safe environment. Then there was a lack of resources. Among them, the most important and indispensable was the Level 4 spiritual vein. After all, when cultivators attempted to break through to the Golden Core, they needed a large amount of spiritual Qi. Relying on spiritual stones or Level 3 spiritual veins was not enough. So. If they wanted to attempt to condense a Golden Core, they had to do it safely and in an environment with sufficient spiritual Qi. And these were only the two most basic requirements in this process. At this moment, Shen Ruyan paused for a moment and continued, ¡°However, there¡¯s no harm in telling you first. Not long ago, 1 awakened another part of my memory. In that memory, there are some resources I left for myself to break through to the Golden Core. They are located in a certain area of the Zheng Nation. After the demon beast riot ends, we can go and look for it together. It shouldn¡¯t be difficult to find. I believe there are also some things that should be of great use to you.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Hearing Shen Ruyan¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart skipped a beat. Judging from Shen Ruyan¡¯s tone, she seemed to be quite confident about the exact location this time. Just like that, the couple chatted about this topic for a while before separating temporarily. A few days later. In Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave abode, rays of five-colored spiritual light flickered on the surface of his body. As this was happening, the spiritual pressure around Jiang Chengxuan was also rising at a speed visible to the naked eye. About a few hours later. The sound of something snapping was heard. The spiritual pressure around him seemed to have broken through some shackles. Immediately after, a wave of Dharmic power that was even more majestic and rich than before suddenly appeared in his body. This put a smile on his face. He finally broke through to the ninth level of the Violet Palace. At this moment, he could clearly feel that his Dharmic power had increased by more than 40% compared to before. If he were to fight Pang Baiyan again, it would definitely not be as difficult as before. Meanwhile, At a place called the Vast Canyon. A huge wolf with golden fur, a vertical pupil on its forehead, and an aura as vast as the sea, was walking towards the territory of the Carignan Region. Wherever he passed, all the vegetation, soil, rocks, and even demon beasts shattered into pieces. Within a thousand miles, ail living beings were prostrating on rhe ground and trembling. Their eyes were filled with indescribable fear. At this moment, a person dressed in white and barefooted appeared in front of the huge wolf. He looked like a seven or eight-year-old child with a purple sword mark between his eyebrows. The two sides looked at each other from 500 feet away. After a while. The huge golden wolf spoke in human language. ¡°Xuan Yang Boy. Are you sure you want to stop me?¡± When the child called Xuan Yang Boy heard this, he frowned slightly and said in a voice filled with the vicissitudes of life. ¡°Golden Wolf Demon Emperor, you know that it was your demon race who broke the agreement first. I won¡¯t let you pass. Stand down.¡± Hearing this, the Golden Wolf Demon Emperor¡¯s eyes suddenly became fierce. Golden flames rose from its body and swept out. Within a radius of dozens of kilometers, it instantly turned into a sea of flames. However, Xuan Yang Boy just stood there without moving or saying anything. A moment later. All the golden flames dissipated. The Golden Wolf Demon Emperor stared at Xuan Yang Boy for a while. The fierce light in its eyes flickered and then dimmed. In the end, it lowered its eyes and said slowly, ¡°The Wolf King of Mount Fu is considered one of the children with a relatively close bloodline to me. Now that it has died at the hands of you humans, my subordinates will not tolerate it. You can stop me, but can you stop my subordinates from taking revenge?¡± ¡°Heh¡­¡± However, what answered the Golden Wolf Demon Emperor was a sneer from Xuan Yang Boy. ¡°What does that have to do with me?¡± The Golden Wolf Demon Emperor was confused. Xuan Yang Boy continued, ¡°I¡¯m only responsible for stopping you. As for whether the people who killed that little wolf could withstand the revenge of your subordinates, it has nothing to do with me. If they are really unlucky and die in the hands of your subordinates, it can only mean that they are incompetent. Why should I waste my time and effort on a few incompetent people?¡± In other words, if those people could withstand the revenge of the Wolf Emperor¡¯s subordinates, it meant that they were capable. To capable people, Xuan Yang Boy would never mind giving some help.. Chapter 302 - Chapter 302: End of the Demon Beast Riot. Reward: Nine Revolutions Purple Qi! (2) Chapter 302: End of the Demon Beast Riot. Reward: Nine Revolutions Purple Qi! (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Humph, interesting.¡± The Golden Wolf Demon Emperor sneered at Xuan Yang Boy¡¯s words. ¡°In that case, let¡¯s wait and see.¡± With that, the Golden Wolf Demon Emperor did not stay any longer. Its huge body suddenly turned into a golden light and instantly disappeared. Seeing this, Xuan Yang Boy also sneered. He raised his eyes and looked in the direction of the Liang Nation of the Cangnan Region. Then, he did not stay any longer. His petite body turned into a purple light and instantly disappeared into the distant sky. A week later. Gu Yuefeng found Jiang Chengxuan and the other Violet Palace cultivators and told them that he was preparing to leave Ancient Origin City today. He told them that the matter of the Wolf King had been properly handled. When everyone heard this, they heaved a sigh of relief in their hearts. Under normal circumstances, it was impossible for the demon beasts to send a demon king above Level 4 here, so there was no point for Gu Yuefeng to continue staying. Moreover, as a late-stage Golden Core cultivator, he still had many missions and responsibilities. After he was away for so long, the few places where he was supposed to preside over sent an emergency message. If he did not return soon, those places would probably be destroyed. So. After Gu Yuefeng explained this to everyone, he did not waste any more time. His figure turned into a sword light and quickly disappeared from the sky of Ancient Origin City. In the following period of time, the scale of the demon beast riot targeting Ancient Origin City clearly dwindled. Even the presence of Level 3 demon beasts was nowhere to be seen. Come to think of it, it made sense. During this period of time, the number of Level 3 demon beasts that had died in Ancient Origin City could be said to be huge. Such a number of Level 3 demon beasts being mobilized was unheard of. There was even the demise of a Level 4 Demon beast. It could be imagined when this news spread, it would definitely cause a commotion in the five nations of Cangnan Region. Just like that, another three years passed. In the past three years, the number of demon beasts appearing in Ancient Origin City were negligible. Especially in the past half a year, they had not even seen a single demon beast. This situation lasted until the end of the demon beast riot. At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan looked at the cleaned battlefield outside Ancient Origin City. Suddenly, the system¡¯s voice sounded in his mind. [Ding.] [Congratulations, host. You have ensured the survival of all your companions. You have obtained a wisp of Nine Revolutions Purple Qi, a Tribulation Avoidance Pearl, and a Dharma treasure Advancement Talisman.] The Tribulation Avoiding Pearl had been introduced. As the name suggested, the Dharma treasure Advancement Talisman was something that could help Dharma treasures advance to a new level. On the other hand, the Nine Revolutions Purple Qi was the most useful and precious thing to Jiang Chengxuan among the three rewards from the system. Especially in the process of advancing to the Golden Core, it had the function irreplaceable by any other previous items. It could help Jiang Chengxuan bring his potential to the maximum when breaking through to the Golden Core. This was something that the Sky-Brilliance Dew and even Core Formation spiritual items could not compare to. They were not even on the same level. Just as Jiang Chengxuan was thinking about this, Shen Ruyan, Jiang Rendao, and the others arrived beside him. Shen Ruyan said, ¡°Husband, we can go back now.¡± These words made Jiang Rendao and the other Jiang family cultivators unable to help but reveal excited expressions. Jiang Chengxuan turned to look at them. True. In the past six to seven years, almost half of the time was spent in battle. During this period, they even experienced countless life and death situations. The family head, Jiang Renyi, and the others might have died in this demon beast riot if not for the Bean Soldier Pill Jiang Chengxuan had given them. He carefully looked around at everyone. Only then did Jiang Chengxuan realize that some of the familiar faces were no longer around. They were forever left on this battlefield. However, there were also some new faces who advanced from Qi Refinement to Foundation Establishment. First, it was Jiang Rendao, Jiang Renyi, and Jiang Renchuan. After this demon beast riot, the three brothers¡¯ cultivation had improved greatly. Among them, Jiang Rendao broke through to the fourth level of the Violet Palace and truly stepped into the domain of mid-stage Violet Palace. The family head, Jiang Renyi, had also reached the peak of the ninth level of the Foundation Establishment and had the qualification to break through to the Violet Palace in the near future. Even Jiang Renchuan had broken through to the eighth level of the Foundation Establishment. As for Jiang Yunrou, Jiang Yuncheng, and the other juniors, most of them had stepped into the mid-stage of the Foundation Establishment. It was foreseeable that after this, the status of the Jiang family in the Liang Nation would reach another height. At this moment. Not far away, Hua Mengyou, Li Fei, Bai Mingshan, Bai Yuanchen, and Bai Zixuan also walked over. Hua Mengyou said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Chengxuan, Fellow Daoist Ruyan, although the demon beast riot has ended, there are still many follow-up matters. Junior Brother Li Fei and I won¡¯t stay for long. We have to return to the sect first.¡± After a pause, Hua Mengyou continued, ¡°As for the distribution of the rewards after the battle, after everything is settled, 1 will personally send a message to inform you.¡± ¡°Okay, then 1¡¯11 have to trouble Fellow Daoist Hua.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded at Hua Mengyou. After that, the two of them greeted Li Fei. Only then did Hua Mengyou and Li Fei fly into the sky and disappear. ¡°Fellow Daoist Chengxuan, Fellow Daoist Ruyan¡­¡± At this moment, Bai Mingshan came over with a smile and greeted the two of them. After working together over the past three years, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had already built a good relationship with the Bai family. After exchanging pleasantries as usual, Bai Mingshan bade farewell to the two of them. ¡°We plan to leave now. In the future, if the two of you are free, you are more than welcome to come to our Bai family as guests. At that time, I will personally receive you.¡± ¡°Of course!¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately cupped their fists at Bai Mingshan and nodded at Bai Yuanchen and Bai Zixuan. After the Bai family left, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan finally looked at the other two people present. A man and a woman. They were from the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and the Heavenly Yue Sect, both of whom were Violet palace cultivators. They were sent here to take over and protect Ancient Origin City. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan greeted the two of them. Then, he led the Jiang family and disappeared from the sky above Ancient Origin City. Looking at the departing cultivators of the Jiang family, the Violet Palace female cultivator from the Heavenly Yue Sect suddenly said, ¡°If nothing goes wrong, the two from the Jiang family will probably break through to the Golden Core soon, right? At that time, when we see them again, we will have to call them seniors.¡± The male Violet Palace cultivator from the Jade Water Sword Pavilion glanced at her and smiled. ¡°That¡¯s right. However, according to what I know, the Dao companion of Daoist Hua Fei from your sect seems to have a lot of hatred towards them.¡± These words seemed to have reminded the female cultivator of something sad. After a while. She smiled bitterly and said, ¡°There is no more hatred now. The two of them unfortunately died in this demon beast riot. As for my Shifu, it¡¯s even more impossible for him to fall out with two people who have the potential to enter the Golden Core. That¡¯s not necessary, and it¡¯s even more meaningless.¡± Hearing this, the male cultivator nodded slightly. He believed that the female cultivator was telling the truth. Chapter 303 - Chapter 303: Returning to the Family, Relocating the Water Apricot Tree Chapter 303: Returning to the Family, Relocating the Water Apricot Tree Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Qi¡¯an County. Mount Mystic Tai. The Jiang Immortal Family. When Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan led the Jiang family cultivators back to the family base, it immediately caused a commotion. Supreme Elder Liu Linglong led all the Jiang family members to welcome their triumphant return. It was not an exaggeration to say that Ancient Origin City guarded by their ancestors was intact. Not only did they push back the demon beasts¡¯ advance, but they also protected a large area of their human territory. Their contributions were outstanding. In the sky, several treasure ships marked with the Jiang family¡¯s flag gradually approached Mount Mystic Tai. The Supreme Elder, Liu Linglong, immediately bowed to the treasure ship in the lead with a few Foundation Establishment elders. ¡°Welcome back, Ancestors!¡± ¡°Welcome back, Ancestors!¡± ¡°Welcome back, Ancestors!¡± These voices echoed throughout the entire Mount Mystic Tai. Even many cultivators outside Mount Mystic Tai heard this sound. At this moment. On the Level 3 high-grade treasure ship in the lead. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at the Jiang family members below and couldn¡¯t help but feel a little emotional. The demon beast riot did not last long, but it left an extremely deep impact on everyone. They encountered a Level 4 Demon King and a human traitor at the Golden Core Realm. If not for the fact that Jiang Chengxuan was well-prepared, he and all the cultivators in Ancient Origin City might die. Fortunately, all of this was in the past. What awaited them next was the fruit of victory that they deserved. Jiang Chengxuan nodded at Liu Linglong and the others below. Then, he brought the returning Jiang family cultivators into Mount Mystic Tai. Several hours later. In the Jiang family¡¯s meeting hall. Liu Linglong told Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and the others about the changes in the Jiang family over the years. As they listened, they nodded with joy. During the time that Jiang Chengxuan and the others were away, several Foundation Establishment cultivators were nurtured. Including those who had broken through to Foundation Establishment in Ancient Origin City over the years, currently, the number of Foundation Establishment cultivators in the entire Jiang family had already reached 31. And as time passed, this number would definitely continue to increase. In addition, in the past few years, the Jiang family had also discovered a miniature spiritual stone mine and a small spiritual stone mine. It was quite a good harvest. Most importantly, with the Jiang family¡¯s current strength, it was not a problem at all to protect these two spiritual stone mines. After learning about the development of the Jiang family from Liu Linglong, Jiang Chengxuan finally spoke. ¡°Next, there are two most important things for the Jiang family to do. One is to go to the Jade Water Sword Pavilion to receive the distribution of gains after the demon beast riot. Two is to think of a way to raise the spiritual vein of the Jiang family to Level 4. The former will probably not happen anytime soon. As for the latter, we can start preparing now.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Liu Linglong, Jiang Rendao, and the others could not help but look puzzled. After all, in their understanding, it was not easy to increase the level and grade of a spiritual vein. In the end, Jiang Rendao said, ¡°Granduncle, do you have any ideas on how to improve the spiritual vein?¡± ¡°You could say that.¡± Jiang Chengxuan did not hide it from everyone. He nodded and said, ¡°I believe everyone still remembers the Water Apricot Tree on the Level 3 water vein, right?¡± ¡°Water Apricot Tree?¡± When they heard Jiang Chengxuan mention this, everyone held their breath. Jiang Rendao looked at Jiang Chengxuan and asked, ¡°Granduncle, you mean¡­?¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°I plan to find a way to move it to Mount Mystic Tai. That tree has already reached the peak of Level 3. As long as it¡¯s nurtured with some spiritual items, the Water Apricot Tree will have a high chance of breaking through to Level 4. At that time, with the nourishment of the Water Apricot Tree, this Level 3 spiritual vein of Mount Mystic Tai will have a high chance of advancing to Level 4 as well.¡± It was undeniable that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s idea was very likely to come true. As long as they could successfully move the Water Apricot Tree to Mount Mystic Tai and try to advance it to Level 4, then, the Level 3 spiritual vein they were on was indeed very likely to become a Level 4 spiritual vein. But here comes the problem. How could they move the Level 3 Water Apricot Tree to Mount Mystic Tai? It had to be known that the growth of the Heaven and Earth spiritual roots was supported by some rules.. Chapter 304 - Chapter 304: Returning to the Family, Relocating the Water Apricot Tree (2) Chapter 304: Returning to the Family, Relocating the Water Apricot Tree (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations If the rules were broken, it would cause the spiritual root to wither and die. At that time, they might not be able to protect the Water Apricot Tree. This was a high-grade Level 3 spiritual root that could regularly provide the Jiang family with Water Apricot Fruits. Once they lost it, it would be a huge loss to the Jiang family. Moreover, even if they successfully moved the Water Apricot Tree to Mount Mystic Tai, how could they advance it to Level 4? As if knowing what was on their minds, Jiang Chengxuan said with a smile, ¡°Trust me on this. You just have to make the corresponding preparations.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Rendao, Liu Linglong, and the others could not help but look at each other. Then, they stood up and cupped their fists. ¡°Yes!¡± A few days later. Liang Nation. The Heavenly Origin Lake. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan arrived with a group of Jiang family cultivators. This time, they only had one goal, which was to move the Level 3 Water Apricot Tree to Mount Mystic Tai. With the current status and strength of the Jiang family, they no longer cared if the existence of this Level 3 water vein was exposed. They could even make this place the second stronghold of the Jiang family. As for why they had to move the Water Apricot Tree to Mount Mystic Tai and not let it continue to stay here, the reason was very simple. As the base for the Jiang family since the beginning, Mount Mystic Tai had a fundamental meaning to the Jiang family. It was no longer just a spiritual mountain. Instead, it was a symbol, the symbol of a family¡¯s inheritance. Losing it was equivalent to losing the soul. It would make many members of the family lose a sense of belonging. In other words, it was more symbolic than anything else. It couldn¡¯t be easily replaced. Moreover, the Heavenly Origin Lake where the Level 3 water vein was located was not a perfect place for a family or sect to thrive. So. Even if they knew that it would be better for the Water Apricot Tree to continue growing in this Level 3 water vein, Jiang Chengxuan and the others had to move it to Mount Mystic Tai. At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and the other Jiang family cultivators arrived at the place where the Level 3 water vein was hidden. As Shen Ruyan removed the concealment array, a thick Water Essence Qi surged out. Some cultivators in the Heavenly Origin Lake immediately sensed the change in this place and looked at the Jiang family cultivators. A hint of shock unconsciously appeared on their faces. ¡°Level¡­ Level 3 water vein!¡± Clearly, everyone knew what a Level 3 water vein meant. Just as greed was rising in their hearts, they were frightened out of their wits by an extremely terrifying aura. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan was using the spiritual root transfer technique rewarded by the system to move the Water Apricot Tree into a huge container that had been prepared beforehand. In the container, there was spiritual liquid specially concocted by Jiang Chengxuan. It was to ensure that the Water Apricot Tree would not be damaged during the transportation. Rumble! The Level 3 spiritual root was uprooted from the ground, causing a huge commotion. In the end, after several hours, Jiang Chengxuan carried the Water Apricot Tree and returned to Mount Mystic Tai. In the sky, a figure that could not be captured with ordinary divine sense quickly flew into the distance. The aura emitted by this figure made everyone who sensed it instinctively feel fear. After Jiang Chengxuan carried the Water Apricot Tree back to Mount Mystic Tai, he planted it in the area with the most spiritual Qi. Rumble! As the Water Apricot Tree was planted, All the Jiang members could clearly sense that the spiritual Qi seemed to have increased by a notch on the original foundation. Many people could not help but reveal a trace of joy on their faces. In this way, their future cultivation would undoubtedly be smoother and quicker. However, this was not over yet. After Jiang Chengxuan successfully planted the Water Apricot Tree, he immediately took out the wisp of Spiritual Cloud Purple Qi he had obtained from the system. Buzz! As if sensing the existence of a treasure that could allow it to advance, the Water Apricot Tree, which had been forcefully transported here and looked a little listless, suddenly opened all the branches on its body and emitted an extreme desire to absorb. ¡°Heh¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan could not help but laugh. He didn¡¯t let the Water Apricot Tree wait for too long. Soon, he threw the wisp of purple Qi in his hand to the Water Apricot Tree. Rustle- In an instant, the Water Apricot Tree began to shake happily. Purple light spots began to appear on its body, quickly connecting. In just a moment, the entire Water Apricot Tree was enveloped in purple Qi. A vibrant and vigorous aura suddenly emanated from the Water Apricot Tree. All the Jiang members on Mount Mystic Tai felt it again. At this moment, the spiritual Qi seemed to have increased significantly compared to before. If the concentration of spiritual Qi that had just increased was one, then the concentration of spiritual Qi that had just increased was four. Moreover, the increase in the concentration of spiritual Qi was still slowly increasing. It could be imagined that the concentration of spiritual Qi on Mount Mystic Tai would definitely reach an extremely exaggerated level in the future. At the same time. Shen Ruyan, Liu Linglong, and the others who were at the Level 3 water vein of the Heavenly Origin Lake had also returned to Mount Mystic Tai. When they saw the Water Apricot Tree that was wrapped in purple light and constantly emitting vitality, Their eyes revealed a trace of shock and disbelief.. Chapter 305 - Chapter 305: Exchanging Contribution Points Chapter 305: Exchanging Contribution Points Translator: Hcnyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Husband, this is¡­?¡± Shen Ruyan was the first to ask. Jiang Chengxuan nodded and said, ¡°That¡¯s right. The Water Apricot Tree is currently in the process of advancing. 1 believe that in no time, it should be able to successfully advance to Level 4.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Everyone could not help but look happy. If the Water Apricot Tree could really successfully advance to Level 4 as Jiang Chengxuan had said, then it was very likely that the spiritual vein on Mount Mystic Tai would also advance to Level 4. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan also asked about the situation of the Level 3 water vein. After confirming that Shen Ruyan and the others had taken care of the water vein, he nodded. ¡°Next, we just have to wait for news from the Jade Water Sword Pavilion.¡± Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, Hua Mengyou sent a message to him and Shen Ruyan. The couple scanned the message. Then, they smiled and said to Jiang Rendao, Jiang Renyi, and the others, ¡°The Jade Water Sword Pavilion has already come to a conclusion regarding the follow-up distribution of gains for this demon beast riot. Rendao, Renyi, and everyone, come with us to the Jade Water Sword Pavilion.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Hearing their words, Jiang Rendao, Jiang Renyi, and rhe others were obviously very happy. After all, they were going to receive their rewards, so they were naturally in a good mood. Moreover, with the Jiang family¡¯s performance in the demon beast riot this time, the rewards wouldn¡¯t be bad. ¡°But before we go, there¡¯s one more thing we need to do.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Chengxuan took out the array disk of the Stars Chain Array from his body. This array disk could be said to have contributed greatly to the battle in Ancient Origin City. Without it, it was impossible for them to defend Ancient Origin City, let alone wait for Gu Yuefeng to arrive. Now, Jiang Chengxuan took out this array disk because he wanted to use it as the Jiang family¡¯s Mountain-protecting Array. Even though Mount Mystic Tai had yet to reach Level 4, combined with the Level 3 spiritual vein here and the spiritual stones stored in the family base, if anything really happened, this array could still unleash its power as a Level 4 array. Rumble! As Jiang Chengxuan inserted the Stars Chain Array into Mount Mystic Tai, Dazzling starlight immediately appeared in the sky above it. After Jiang Chengxuan handed the control to Liu Linglong, he and Shen Ruyan led Jiang Rendao and the others to the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. When they arrived at the Jade Water Sword Pavilion, someone led them to the main hall. Here. Jiang Chengxuan saw many familiar faces. Among them were Hua Mengyou, Li Fei, and the Bai family. There was also the You family in Qi an County, as well as Huang Yao and the others from the Misty Cloud Pavilion. The group of people exchanged pleasantries. Through communication, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and rhe others learned that many people had died in the demon beast riot. Among the deceased were the Heavenly Spring Sect¡¯s elder, Daoist Chang Yuan, who they were familiar with, and Yang Huaifei, a Violet palace cultivator of the Yang family Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but sigh. This was the cruel nature of the cultivation world. No one could guarantee when death would come knocking on their door. Fortunately, through communication, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan learned that the main force of the demon beasts was not in Flat Land County. So. The Shen family did not encounter much danger during this demon beast riot. At least at the Violet Palace level, no one from the Shen family died. This was undoubtedly good news for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Just as everyone present was discussing among themselves, a pressure belonging to the Golden Core suddenly descended in the hall. The originally noisy hall instantly fell silent. Then, everyone saw who it was. It was the current Pavilion Master of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion, Hou Dongbai. ¡°Greetings, Pavilion Master Hou!¡± Immediately, everyone bowed. Hou Dongbai nodded at everyone. Then, he waved his hand. In an instant, dozens and hundreds of lists landed in the hands of every cultivator present. ¡°Take a look. The list 1 gave you records the contribution points obtained by every family. According to the contribution points you obtained, you can exchange for the treasures listed on the list.¡± Hearing this, everyone immediately looked down at the list in their hands. Without a doubt, among all the Violet Palace families and sects, the one with the greatest contribution was the Jiang family. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan took first and second place in the contribution rank. With this contribution, they could exchange for several Core Formation spiritual items. These were things that could hardly be seen in the outside world. Especially rhe Core Formation Pill and Core Condensing Pill. The former could help cultivators increase the success rate of their Core Formation by 35%. As for the latter, it could help cultivators increase the success rate of their Core Formation by 25%. If the two were combined, the success rate could reach a terrifying 50%. The reason why it was 50% instead of 60% was that rhe two pills shared some similar effects that would overlap.. Chapter 306 - Chapter 306: Exchanging Contribution Points (2) Chapter 306: Exchanging Contribution Points (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations However, even so, if these two pills were put on the market, it would definitely cause people to fight to death over them. Even Golden Core cultivators would be tempted. Without mentioning anything else, just the value of these two pills alone was an astronomical figure. With Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s contribution points, even if they exchanged for these two pills at the same time, not only would they have enough, but they would also have a lot left. However, whether it was Jiang Chengxuan or Shen Ruyan, they had already made plans for their future Core Formation. They would not rely on pills like the Core Formation Pill or the Core Condensing Pill. As for Jiang Rendao and Liu Linglong, There was still a long way to go before they could form their Golden Core and wouldn¡¯t need any Core Formation spiritual items. So. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had no intention of exchanging for these two items on the list. On the contrary, some Level 4 spiritual items and precious materials were more tempting. Especially a few treasures that could help their intrinsic Dharma treasures transform or even advance. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not intend to let go of any of them. Among them was the Two Elements Divine Jade that could allow Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Dual Polarity Divine Mountain to advance to a Level 4 Dharma treasure. There was also the True Soul Thunder Crystal that could advance Shen Ruyan¡¯s Falling Thunder Seal to a Level 4 Dharma treasure. There was also the Yin Yang Heavenly Lotus that Jiang Chengxuan needed to refine the Yin Yang Divine Water Jade. Apart from these, there was one more thing that Jiang Chengxuan needed. It was the subsequent cultivation technique of the Five Elements True Technique. Unfortunately, cultivation techniques weren¡¯t kept in the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. If Jiang Chengxuan wanted to, he would probably have to think of a way to go to the Heavenly Yue Sect. The subsequent content of the Five Elements True Technique suitable for Golden Core cultivators to cultivate seemed to be there. However, Jiang Chengxuan did not know anyone in the Heavenly Yue Sect. Strictly speaking, he was at odds with some people in the Heavenly Yue Sect. Jiang Chengxuan was not confident that he could exchange for the subsequent content of the Five Elements True Technique from the Heavenly Yue Sect. Fortunately, he had a good relationship with Hou Dongbai, Hua Mengyou, and the others. When he found Hou Dongbai and told him his request, Hou Dongbai nodded readily. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Fellow Daoist Jiang. There is no problem. In half a day to three days at most, 1 should be able to help you obtain the Five Elements True Technique you want.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was clearly surprised. As if sensing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s doubts, Hou Dongbai couldn¡¯t help but smile. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, I think you have underestimated your contributions to the demon beast riot this time.¡± Before Jiang Chengxuan could reply, Hou Dongbai continued, ¡°To be honest, be it my Jade Water Sword Pavilion or the Heavenly Yue Sect, we owe you a huge favor for your contribution. As long as your request is not too much, they will not refuse.¡± At this point, Hou Dongbai paused for a moment before continuing, ¡°Moreover, the Five Elements True Technique you want is not their secret technique. If what you want this time is their secret technique, 1 can tell you 100% that it¡¯s impossible. However, if it¡¯s a common cultivation technique like the Five Elements True Technique, the Heavenly Yue Sect will not be stingy. Moreover, they also wanted to build a friendly relationship with you, but they haven¡¯t had the chance yet. Now that there is a chance, I believe they will gladly do you the favor.¡± After hearing Hou Dongbai¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan finally realized how important what he had done in Ancient Origin City was to the Jade Water Sword Pavilion, the Heavenly Yue Sect, and even the entire Liang Nation. It was not an exaggeration to say that protecting Ancient Origin City was equivalent to protecting the Liang Nation. Although he and Shen Ruyan hadn¡¯t entered the Golden Core yet, their actual combat strength had already reached the Golden Core. In other words, the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and the Heavenly Yue Sect had already treated them as Golden Core cultivators who were on par with them. If not for that, no matter how great the contributions you made this time, you would not be treated equally. After figuring this out, Jiang Chengxuan immediately smiled and cupped his fists at Hou Dongbai. ¡°I see. Then, 1 will have to trouble Pavilion Master Hou with this matter.¡± ¡°You¡¯re welcome, Fellow Daoist Jiang..¡± Chapter 307 - Chapter 307: Exchanging Contribution Points (3) Chapter 307: Exchanging Contribution Points (3) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hou Dongbai shook his head with a smile. After Jiang Chengxuan confirmed that he wanted to exchange for the subsequent content of the Five Elements True Technique, He and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t have many contribution points left. Looking at the items on the list that could be exchanged, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan realized that the remaining items didn¡¯t seem to be of much use to them. However, it was impossible for them to give away the contribution points. Therefore, after much consideration, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan decided to choose a few important Level 3 spiritual items from the exchange list, including two Violet Palace Jades. After everyone present exchanged for the items they needed, most of them did not choose to stay any longer and quickly left the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. On the other hand, Jiang Chengxuan and the others did not choose to leave. Instead, they temporarily stayed at the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. About two days later. Hou Dongbai found Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Then, he handed a jade slip to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, take a look. This is the subsequent content of the Five Elements True Technique that you asked for.¡± Jiang Chengxuan took the jade slip from Hou Dongbai and used his divine sense to check it. After confirming that it was indeed the subsequent content of the Five Elements True Technique, he nodded at Hou Dongbai and said, ¡°Pavilion Master Hou, thank you.¡± With that, Jiang Chengxuan bowed to Hou Dongbai with a solemn expression. Seeing this, Hou Dongbai smiled and waved his hand. ¡°I¡¯ve already said that you don¡¯t have to stand on ceremony, Fellow Daoist Jiang.¡± After a pause, Hou Dongbai suddenly had a serious expression on his face. Then, he looked at Jiang Chengxuan and said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, apart from giving you the Five Elements True Technique, 1 actually have something very important to tell you.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but look surprised. They looked at Hou Dongbai. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°What is it? Pavilion Master Hou, feel free to say it.¡± Hou Dongbai nodded. ¡°I¡¯m sure the two of you still remember the Wolf King of Mount Fu, right?¡± ¡°Wolf King of Mount Fu?¡± Hearing this name, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan narrowed their eyes. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Hou Dongbai nodded again. ¡°It¡¯s said that a Level 5 Demon Emperor who has a certain blood relation with the Wolf King that day wanted to enter the Liang Nation, but it was stopped by Perfected Lord Xuan Yang of the Hidden Sword Palace.¡± ¡°There¡¯s such a thing?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were shocked. One could imagine what terrifying things would have happened if that Level 5 Demon Emperor had really stepped into the territory of the Liang Nation. Thank goodness. Perfected Lord Xuan Yang of the Hidden Sword Palace helped them block this calamity. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had heard of this Perfected Lord. It was said that this person was extremely domineering and protective of his juniors. There was once a Level 5 Demon Emperor who attacked a Golden Core cultivator, causing him to almost die. Although that Golden Core cultivator was not his disciple or a descendant of his family, he was nonetheless a junior that he thought highly of. In the end. On the second day after this incident, he killed his way into the nest of the Level 5 Demon Emperor alone, pulling out its tendons and removing its skin. If it was a battle between two of the same realm, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang wouldn¡¯t interfere. However, if one dared to bully the weak and even touch his people, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang, wouldn¡¯t allow it to happen. Regardless of whether you were a Level 5 Demon Emperor or a human Perfected Lord, if you dared to break the rules, he would definitely not show any mercy. At this moment, Hou Dongbai continued, ¡°But this is not really what I want to tell you this time..¡± Chapter 308 - Chapter 308: Level 9 Golden Core Chapter 308: Level 9 Golden Core Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were surprised again. They did not expect that this shocking piece of news was not the most important thing in this conversation. Hou Dongbai took a deep breath and looked at the two of them. ¡°I believe you all know about the background of the Wolf King, right? It was originally a Level 4 demon king in the Zheng Nation. In theory, the Zheng Nation should be responsible for dealing with this demon beast. However, this demon beast entered the territory of our Liang Nation and almost broke through Ancient Origin City, wanting to enter the Northern Forest. We have basically gotten to the bottom of this matter. It was the Marquis of Dingyuan in the Zheng Nation that was behind it.¡± ¡°The Marquis of Dingyuan?¡± Hearing this name, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes narrowed. Back then, Shangguan Sheng brought his people to rob Jiang Chengxuan and his wife. In the end, one of the Violet Palace elders of the Shangguan family died in their hands. Because of this, the Marquis of Dingyuan even sent a message to the Jade Water Sword Pavilion, asking them to capture Jiang Chengxuan and his wife and send them over to the Shangguan family. Naturally, it was rejected by the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. Now, the Marquis of Dingyuan actually did such a thing. It was simply openly violating the agreement the five nations of Cangnan Region agreed upon to jointly resist the demon beasts. They had breached the principle. After all, if such a thing happened once, it might happen again. This time, it was fortunate that the couple had a Level 4 array disc and managed to block the attack of the Wolf King. But what about the next time? Once an unexpected Level 4 Demon King entered the battlefield, it would be a fatal blow to the Liang Nation, the Yun Nation, and the Yan Nation. Therefore, such a thing was not allowed to happen a second time. They must ask for an explanation from the Zheng Nation. However, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not have high hope. They knew very well what the Shangguan family, or rather, the Zheng and Shu Nations were like. Demanding an explanation from them was probably not going to be so easy. At that moment, the couple did not hide it and directly voiced their thoughts. Hearing this, Hou Dongbai narrowed his eyes. His expression suddenly became a little cold. ¡°If that¡¯s the case, a clash with the Zheng Nation will be unavoidable. Otherwise, if they really think that the Liang Nation will take this lying down, there will definitely be a second time in the future.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s hearts skipped a beat. From Hou Dongbai¡¯s words, it seemed like he wanted to start a war with the other party. If that was the case, the five nations of the Cangnan Region might be forcefully involved. At that time, it would no longer be a matter of a family or a sect. For a war of that scale to stop, either one side had to surrender or a force above the Nascent Soul had to interfere. So. At that thought, even Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt heavy. Now that the demon beast riot had just ended, a new war was about to begin among the humans. As if reading their worries, Hou Dongbai retracted the coldness in his eyes and sighed softly. ¡°To be honest, if possible, we don¡¯t want it to happen. Of course, if the Marquis of Dingyuan is willing to give in and give us an explanation, there should still be room for negotiation.¡± However, both Hou Dongbai, Jiang Chengxuan, and Shen Ruyan knew very well how low the probability was. ¡°But you don¡¯t have to worry too much.¡± At this moment, Hou Dongbai spoke again. ¡°According to the rules set up by the various Nascent Soul forces, no one is allowed to start any large-scale war in the ten years following a demon beast riot. So. In the next ten years, there will not be wars. After all, the rules set up by the Nascent Soul forces have to be followed by the Golden Core sects and families unless you want to die.¡± This put Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan in a lighter mood. They believed that in ten years, they would be able to advance to the Golden Core. At that time, even if a large-scale Golden Core battle erupted, they should be able to ensure their own safety.. Chapter 309 - Chapter 309: Level 9 Golden Core (2) Chapter 309: Level 9 Golden Core (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Then, the couple continued to chat with Hou Dongbai about some related topics. When it was about time, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan bade farewell and returned to Mount Mystic Tai with Jiang Rendao and the others. As soon as they returned to Mount Mystic Tai, Jiang Chengxuan called Jiang Rendao, Liu Linglong, Jiang Renyi, Jiang Renchuan, and the other core figures of the family over. He told them what Hou Dongbai said. When the others heard that, their expressions changed drastically. Clearly, they did not expect that the final outcome of the matter regarding the Wolf King would turn into a war. Although it wouldn¡¯t take place in ten years and that there was a small chance that a war would not take place, as experienced cultivators, they tended to think of the worst just so they could be well-prepared when the worst came. Therefore, at this moment, Jiang Renyi said, ¡°Granduncle, do you have any special arrangements for us in the coming days?¡± Or rather, what does our Jiang family need to do?¡± Jiang Chengxuan said slowly, ¡°I only have one request, and that is to make the best use of the time we have to increase the overall strength of the family as soon as possible. In addition, your Grandaunt and I plan to go out to find an opportunity to form our Gold Core. During this period, if anything happens, you can contact us through voice transmission.¡± ¡°Huh? Granduncle, are you and Grandaunt planning to go out?¡± Jiang Renyi and the others were shocked because this was a sensitive period. Once the news of the two of them going out was leaked, the Jiang family might be targeted. Especially the Marquis of Dingyuan and the demon beasts, they definitely wouldn¡¯t miss out on such a good opportunity. However, Jiang Chengxuan had also said that the goal of him going out was to seek opportunities to form the golden core. Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and the others knew that it wasn¡¯t right for them to dissuade him. Therefore, the only thing they could do was to seal this piece of news from leaking out. They couldn¡¯t let anyone else know that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were away. At the same time, they were looking forward to the day Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan returned. If the two of them could really find the opportunity to form their Gold Core, the Jiang family would be able to return to their former glory as a Gold Core Immortal Family. Every time they thought of this, even the usually calm Jiang Renyi could not help but feel excited. Just like that. After staying in the family base for about a week, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan set off. About a few days later, the two of them quietly left the Liang Nation and flew towards the Zheng Nation without alerting anyone. Because they wanted to keep a low profile, the two of them did not plan to take the teleportation array. Moreover, they had every reason to believe that with the current relationship between the two nations, it was very likely that the teleportation array was already in a state of discontinuation. It was quite a long distance from the Liang Nation to the Zheng Nation. When they entered a place called the Whitespirit Swamp, Shen Ruyan¡¯s expression suddenly changed. Jiang Chengxuan looked at her and asked, ¡°Did you find anything?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded and a smile slowly appeared on her face. ¡°Looks like we¡¯re in luck this time. I didn¡¯t expect to find my destination as soon as I arrived in the Zheng Nation.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was also excited. If things could go so smoothly this time, it would indeed be a good thing. This way, they could save a lot of time and energy. Then, Shen Ruyan brought Jiang Chengxuan deep into the Whitespirit Swamp, a place traversed very rarely by human cultivators and demon beasts. Only a demon beast called the Spirit Devouring Frog would come here from time to time to search for some remnant spirits. Because most of the remnant spirits here were white in color, this place was called Whitespirit Swamp by the Zheng Nation. At this moment, the couple didn¡¯t stop and continue deeper into the swamp. After flying for more than six hours, Shen Ruyan stopped above an area with hundreds of remnant spirits. Looking at the hundreds of wandering remnant spirits in front of him, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but turn to Shen Ruyan. ¡°Ruyan, is this the place we¡¯re looking for?¡± Shen Ruyan nodded. ¡°That¡¯s right, it¡¯s here.¡± As she spoke, she sat down cross-legged and slowly chanted a sutra. Slowly. As she chanted, a gentle golden light gradually spread out from her body. The golden light swept across the hundreds of remnant spirits. In the empty eyes of the remnant spirits that were floating back and forth, a trace of clarity suddenly emerged, Then, they turned to look at Shen Ruyan and knelt down. Buzz! At the same time, an obscure array seemed to be activated. Just as the remnant spirits who were kneeling were gradually exorcised, an illusory door of light appeared on the ground. It gave people a feeling that it had seen the passage of time. Shen Ruyan stood up slowly. She looked in the direction of the door of light and said to Jiang Chengxuan with a smile, ¡°Husband, let¡¯s go.¡± With that, she took the lead and stepped into the door of light. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately followed and soon disappeared behind the door of light. The moment Jiang Chengxuan was nowhere to be seen, the door of light suddenly scattered and disappeared into thin air. The surroundings returned to silence, not leaving any traces or aura. At the same time. After Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan entered the door of light, they arrived in a space that was topless and bottomless and was completely empty. There were only dense lightning elements. In addition, three balls of light floated in front of them. Through the ball of light, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could clearly see what was inside. They were a letter, a lightning seal that flickered with five-colored lightning, and a bottle of blue liquid with traces of lightning. Jiang Chengxuan had never seen these three things in the past. He looked at Shen Ruyan inquisitively. Shen Ruyan waved her hand, guiding the three things into her palm. She slowly said, ¡°This letter records the method and requirements to condense a supreme-grade Golden Core.¡± ¡°What?¡± Hearing Shen Ruyan¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed. He knew very well what the supreme-grade Golden Core Shen Ruyan mentioned meant. In the cultivation world, the Golden Core condensed by cultivators could be roughly divided into nine levels. From the first to the third level, it was considered a low-grade Golden Core. From the fourth to the sixth level, it was considered a mid-grade Golden Core. From the seventh to the ninth level, it was considered a high-grade Golden Core. Generally speaking, someone with a low-grade Golden Core would never have the possibility of reaching the Nascent Soul. The highest achievement they could accomplish was the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm. Occasionally, there was hope of breaking through to the late stage of the Golden Core realm. Someone with a fourth-level Golden Core had a small chance of breaking through to the False Nascent Soul. A fifth-level Golden Core had a high chance of reaching the false Nascent Soul and a small chance of eventually reaching the Nascent Soul. As for the sixth-level Golden Core, there was a small chance of reaching the Nascent Soul. Only someone with a true high-grade Golden Core was qualified to take the path towards the Nascent Soul. In the various Nascent Soul sects and families, any cultivator who condensed a high-grade Golden Core would be nurtured as a Nascent Soul seedling. However, as far as Jiang Chengxuan knew, the quality of the Golden Cores condensed by the Golden Core cultivators of the five nations of Cangnan Region was mostly low-grade. Only a very small number could condense a mid-grade Golden Core. High-grade Golden Cores were even rarer. As for the supreme-grade Golden Core mentioned in the letter, it was even more unheard of.. Chapter 310 - Chapter 310: Encountering a Heavenly Spiritual Root and Chapter 310: Encountering a Heavenly Spiritual Root and Killing a Cultivator of the Shangguan Family Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations According to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s understanding, the so-called supreme-grade Golden Core was already an existence that exceeded the scope of normal potential. It could not be measured in the traditional sense. And now, the letter in Shen Ruyan¡¯s hand actually recorded the method to obtain it. Although with a method, they might not necessarily be able to condense a supreme-grade Golden Core, at least it would greatly increase the chance of success. Taking a step back, even if they could not condense a supreme-golden Golden Core, most cultivators were already satisfied with condensing a high-grade Golden Core or even a mid-grade Golden Core. It could be imagined that if the contents of this letter were to spread, it would definitely cause an uproar in the entire Cangnan Region, perhaps the entire Nine Essences Immortal cultivation world. As these thoughts flashed through his mind, he saw Shen Ruyan pointing at the seal with five-colored lightning. ¡°As for this, it¡¯s the True Lightning Divine Seal. It¡¯s very useful to me for condensing a supreme-grade Golden Core in the future. It can also help me comprehend lightning divine powers and increase the power of lightning divine powers. As for the last last¡­¡± Shen Ruyan picked up the bottle of blue liquid that was flickering with lightning and said to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°This thing is called the Orchid Thunder Liquid. It¡¯s an excellent material to refine a Level 4 lightning-element Dharma treasure.¡± Without a doubt, the three items in front of them were all prepared for condensing the Golden Core or after they condensed the Golden Core. Including the environment here, it should be a special space created for Shen Ruyan to refine the True Lightning Divine Seal. Such an extraordinary arrangement was definitely not something a Nascent Soul cultivator could do. Now, Jiang Chengxuan had some guesses about the identity of his Dao companion in her previous life. However, since Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t take the initiative to tell him, he would not probe. Anyway, when the time was right, Shen Ruyan would tell him. Just as Jiang Chengxuan thought, Shen Ruyan planned to use the space here to try to refine the True Lightning Divine Seal first. Jiang Chengxuan naturally had no objections to this. He was also planning to take this opportunity to read the contents of the letter. Crackle- Streaks of lightning appeared around Shen Ruyan. As time passed, a five-colored lightning mark between Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyebrows became especially obvious. Even the aura on her body became denser and more vast. Vaguely, she felt that she seemed to have touched that threshold As long as she took another step forward, she could immediately attempt to condense a Golden Core. Jiang Chengxuan looked at her with concerns. Shen Ruyan shook her head at him, indicating that she was fine. Just like that, a few days later. Shen Ruyan suddenly opened her eyes. The five-colored lightning mark between her eyebrows slowly disappeared at this moment. She turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan and smiled. ¡°Husband, I¡¯ve already completely refined the True Lightning Divine Seal.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Jiang Chengxuan immediately congratulated with a smile. ¡°Then congratulations.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the two of them suddenly felt the space tremble. This reminded them of their past experiences. Could it be that this space was going to collapse on its own again? As this thought flashed across his mind, he heard Shen Ruyan say, ¡°Husband, this place is no longer useful to me. Let¡¯s go out.¡± With that, Shen Ruyan made a few hand seals. Buzz! In an instant, a passageway to the outside world appeared out of thin air in front of the two of them. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not hesitate and quickly entered the passageway. After a moment of dizziness, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan appeared in a lush forest. The spiritual Qi here was quite dense. The two of them identified the surroundings and realized that they were still in Zheng Country. They didn¡¯t plan to stay in the Zheng Nation any longer. After they found their bearings, they flew straight to the Liang Nation. However, as soon as the two of them arrived at the border of the Zheng Nation, they suddenly stopped and looked at a big tree below. To be precise, they were looking at the man beside the big tree. That man was covered in blood and was no longer breathing. However, in his arms was a baby girl who was not even a month old. She was looking around curiously with her big black eyes. Clearly, she did not understand what was going on around her. She knew nothing about the death of the man either. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan flew down. The couple looked at each other. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°A Heavenly Spiritual Root?¡± Although it was a question, his tone was extremely certain. ¡°That¡¯s right. It¡¯s indeed a Heavenly Spiritual Root.¡± Shen Ruyan gave an affirmative answer. The couple was a little surprised. They did not expect to be lucky enough to meet an infant with Heavenly Spiritual Root on the way back. Every cultivator knew what having a Heavenly Spiritual Root meant. This was a true cultivation genius. At least before the Golden Core realm, she would not hit any bottlenecks.. Chapter 311 - Chapter 311: Encountering a Heavenly Spiritual Root and Chapter 311: Encountering a Heavenly Spiritual Root and Killing a Cultivator of the Shangguan Family (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations It was not too difficult for cultivators with a Heavenly Spiritual Root to form a Golden Core either. However, looking at the situation, it was obvious that the baby girl was carrying a lot of karma. Shen Ruyan tried to carry the baby girl. The baby girl immediately giggled happily. At this moment, the couple noticed a letter on the baby girl. After thinking for a moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan finally decided to open the letter. It was a letter of entrustment, hoping that the Xiao family in the southeast could take in this baby girl. It said that the Xiao family could nurture the baby girl as one of their own and they didn¡¯t have to tell the baby girl her true identity in the future. It could be seen that the only wish of the person who wrote this letter was for the baby girl to live safely. Other than that, there was nothing else he wanted. He was also confident that with the baby girl¡¯s aptitude, the Xiao family would definitely be willing to take her in. Because¡­ Having a Heavenly Spiritual Root meant having a future Golden Core. Even if the Xiao family might have to take a lot of risks, he believed that the Xiao family would not refuse. ¡°Husband¡­¡± After the couple finished reading the letter, Shen Ruyan immediately turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan with complicated feelings. Jiang Chengxuan could more or less guess what his Dao companion was thinking. Just as he was about to answer, a large group of people suddenly appeared in their divine senses. When they sensed those people, especially the clothes they were wearing, their eyes narrowed. This was because they had already recognized that these people were all from the Shangguan family. Could it be that something existed between this baby girl¡¯s family and the Shangguan family¡­ Just as these thoughts flashed across their minds, the group of people in their divine senses had already arrived in front of them. The person in the lead was a middle-aged cultivator at the seventh level of the Violet Palace. Seeing Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, he was stunned. But when he saw the baby girl in Shen Ruyan¡¯s arms, he was pleasantly surprised. ¡°Haha! We¡¯ve finally found her! I¡¯ve already said that it¡¯s impossible for your Song family to protect her.¡± He seemed to treat Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan as members of the Song family. He continued, ¡°I¡¯m not afraid to tell you the truth. The Xiao family in the southeast that you¡¯re counting on has been flattened by our Shangguan family a few days ago. Other than them, the Chen family, the Zhao family, and the Qian family, who are old friends with the Song family, were all gone. How is that? Do the two of you still want to continue resisting?¡± Hearing that, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan exchanged a glance. They really did not expect that the Xiao family in the southeast mentioned in the letter had already been wiped out. From the looks of it, what the Shangguan family wanted was the baby girl. Surely, Heavenly Spiritual Root aptitude was one in a million. In the cultivation world, there was no lack of people who would fight a bloody war over a talented disciple. However, wasn¡¯t it a little too much for the Shangguan family to destroy so many families for the sake of a baby girl? It had to be known that when a cultivator reached a certain level of cultivation, they would be able to understand their background. Even if the Shangguan family wanted someone with Heavenly Spiritual Root aptitude, they wouldn¡¯t need to go so far as to wipe out an entire family, right? Were they not afraid that when the baby girl grew up, she would turn against them? Unless¡­ They did not want this baby girl for the sake of nurturing her, but for other purposes. At the thought of this, the couple couldn¡¯t help but emanate a murderous aura. No matter what their true motive was for wanting this baby girl, since the couple was already involved, they definitely wouldn¡¯t stand by and do nothing, let alone let this group of people from the Shangguan family continue to live. ¡°What? Do you want to die?¡± Seeing that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not back down, the middle-aged cultivator¡¯s face immediately turned cold. There was an undisguised killing intent in his eyes. ¡°Since you don¡¯t know what¡¯s good for you, die!¡± Kill them all!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the middle-aged cultivator was the first to attack. He raised his hand and took out a huge axe. The surface of the huge axe was covered with many strange runes. As soon as it appeared, the gravity around Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan increased by many times. If it were an ordinary Violet Palace cultivator, they might really be restrained by this sudden gravity. However, this level of gravity was nothing to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Jiang Chengxuan casually took out the Golden Void Sword. There was a clang. The gravity around him and Shen Ruyan instantly disappeared. Then, dazzling sparks exploded on the huge axe that was slashing down towards them. Clang! The axe was split into two and fell to the ground. The middle-aged cultivator in the lead and his companions were shocked. ¡°How is that possible?¡± Before they could react, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Golden Void Sword had already swept past the head of the middle-aged cultivator in the lead. ¡°Uh¡­¡± He stared with Jiang Chengxuan with his eyes wide open, but before he could say a word, his body fell to the ground with a thud. Seeing this, the others present were all terrified. They did not expect the person in front of them to have such terrifying strength to take down a late-stage Violet Palace cultivator in one move. What did this mean? It meant that the other party¡¯s strength had already surpassed the Violet Palace. When did the Song family have such a terrifying figure? That¡¯s not right! He can¡¯t possibly be from the Song family! The remaining people seemed to have realized this and their pupils constricted. Just now, they were so focused on the baby girl that they subconsciously ignored the two of them. Now that they realized they weren¡¯t to be trifled with, it was too late. It was impossible for these people to withstand Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Golden Void Sword. Even escaping became an extravagant hope. However, Jiang Chengxuan was not in a hurry to kill all of them. Instead, he interrogated some of them. He wanted to find out what was going on between the Shangguan family and the Song family. And why they wanted that baby girl. When only Jiang Chengxuan, his wife, and the baby girl were left, Jiang Chengxuan had already obtained all the information he wanted to know. It turned out that the true reason why the Shangguan family wanted this baby girl was to let a late-stage Golden Core old ancestor in their family possess her. It was said that that ancestor was already more than 790 years old and could only live for one to two more years. Coincidentally, their spy in the Song family found out that a baby girl with a Heavenly Spiritual Root had appeared. Moreover, the baby girl¡¯s constitution seemed to be very compatible with the constitution of the late-stage Golden Core ancestor of the Shangguan family, perfectly meeting the requirement for possession. Hence, they had designs on the baby girl. It was obvious that if it wasn¡¯t for the fact that he and Shen Ruyan happened to pass by, the late-stage Golden Core cultivator from the Shangguan family might really be able to use this baby girl¡¯s body to live another life. Without this baby girl as a target to possess, with the remaining lifespan of that ancestor, it would probably be very difficult for him to find a suitable target to possess. At that time. He would either die or find someone random to possess. However, in that case, without a perfectly compatible constitution, it would be impossible for him to recover to the cultivation level of his previous life. It would also be difficult for him to condense a Golden Core. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t stay any longer. After burying the man who carried the baby girl all the way here, they returned to the Liang Nation at full speed with the baby girl.. Chapter 312 - Chapter 312: Jiang Anran Chapter 312: Jiang Anran Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Several hours later. Seven abnormally powerful streaks of light descended on the place Jiang Chengxuan left. All of them were wearing the unique clothes of the Shangguan family. The person in the lead was a cultivator who had reached the Golden Core. As he casually made a hand seal, a jade-green light appeared in his eyes. After a while. The green light in this person¡¯s eyes disappeared, and he looked at everyone with an extremely ugly expression. ¡°We¡¯re still a step too late. The girl from the Song family has already been snatched away.¡± These words made everyone¡¯s heart skip a beat. No one knew better than them how important that baby girl from the Song family was to the Shangguan family. For her, the Shangguan family didn¡¯t hesitate to wipe out the Song family as well as four other Violet Palace families. In the end, all their efforts were in vain. How could they accept this? A young man at the ninth level of the Violet Palace said coldly, ¡°Seventh Granduncle, is there any way to track down the person who snatched the baby girl?¡± Hearing his words, the others immediately turned to look at the Golden Core cultivator. The Golden Core cultivator pondered for a moment before taking out a brown talisman. After activating it, Smoke suddenly rose from the brown talisman and pointed in a direction. Seeing this, the Golden Core cultivator said in a low voice, ¡°This is the Song family¡¯s Bloodline Tracking Talisman. We found it in the Song family¡¯s treasure vault back then. There¡¯s only one left now. We have to catch up to the other party before this talisman loses its effect. Otherwise, once they hide the baby girl, it¡¯ll be even harder for us to find her.¡± As he spoke, the Golden Core cultivator was already the first to chase in the direction indicated by the Bloodline Tracking Talisman. Seeing this, the others followed suit without hesitation. At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan, who was returning with Shen Ruyan, suddenly sensed something and his eyes narrowed. Sensing him slow down a little, Shen Ruyan turned to look at him and asked, ¡°Husband, did something happen?¡± Jiang Chengxuan did not answer immediately. Instead, he used the Heavenly Calculation Technique and began to calculate. After a while. He looked at Shen Ruyan and said, ¡°This child seems to be being tracked by a bloodline tracking technique. At this rate, it won¡¯t be long before they catch up to us.¡± ¡°Bloodline tracking technique?¡± Shen Ruyan¡¯s beautiful eyes narrowed. Right now, they were not far from the Zheng Nation. Once they really caught up, a conflict was inevitable. Moreover, it was very likely that there might be a Golden Core cultivator among the pursuers. With her and Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strength, they were not particularly afraid of a Golden Core cultivator. However, once a conflict broke out, they would have to reveal all their strength. At that time, given how much the Shangguan family valued the baby girl, they might send more Golden Core cultivators over. It was hard to say what would happen then. So. If possible, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan would try their best to avoid being caught up. ¡°Husband, do you have any way to block this bloodline tracking technique?¡± Shen Ruyan asked. Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°If it was in the past, 1 wouldn¡¯t know what to do. Now, with the second level of the Heavenly Calculation Technique, it shouldn¡¯t be a problem for me to block it and lead them astray.¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan reached out and tapped the baby girl in Shen Ruyan¡¯s arms. Buzz! In an instant, a drop of blood suddenly flew out of the baby girl. Jiang Chengxuan grabbed the blood bead and took out some materials from his body. Soon, white flames mixed with red rose. Under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s control, the materials quickly transformed into the appearance of a baby in the flames. When Jiang Chengxuan put away the flames, he had already injected the drop of blood into the baby puppet he had refined. Then, he made a hand seal. The tracking talisman that was originally on the baby girl was already transferred to the baby puppet by Jiang Chengxuan. In the end, Jiang Chengxuan managed to catch a Level 2 tiger-type demon beast and threw the baby puppet into its stomach. He raised his hand and threw something into the air. The tiger-type demon beast quickly fled in the opposite direction. After doing all these, Jiang Chengxuan turned to look at Shen Ruyan with a smile. ¡°Let¡¯s go. With that demon beast buying time for us, we should be able to reach home safely..¡± Chapter 313 - Chapter 313: Jiang Anran (2) Chapter 313: Jiang Anran (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Several hours later. The cultivators of the Shangguan family looked at the Level 2 demon beast that was trembling in front of them with a dumbfounded look. What is going on? They were clearly tracking the baby girl with the Heavenly Spiritual Root and the people who took her away. Why did the Bloodline Tracking Talisman take them to find this Level 2 demon beast? ¡°Damn it!¡± The Golden Core cultivator in the lead had a gloomy expression. Realizing that he had been fooled, he was filled with anger. As the core Golden Core elder of the Shangguan family, when had he ever been fooled like this? In a fit of anger, the Golden Core cultivator raised his hand and slapped the Level 2 demon beast, turning it into a bloody mist. It was only at this moment that the Golden Core cultivator and everyone present realized in shock that there was a puppet in the shape of a baby in the bloody mist. It was flickering with a faint light. At this moment, it dawned on everyone that the bloodline tracking talisman was not taking them to find the Level 2 demon beast but the puppet that was stained with the blood of the baby girl. BOOM! Before the Golden Core cultivator in the lead could do anything, the puppet suddenly burned up and turned into dust that scattered. The Golden Core cultivator and the young man at the ninth level of the Violet Palace had a dark expression. The puppet must have been set up in such a way that once the Level 2 demon beast died, it would self-ignite. In this way, it would be impossible for them to continue tracking the baby girl through this puppet. ¡°Seventh Granduncle, what should we do now?¡± The young man couldn¡¯t help but turn to look at Shangguan Yongchang, the Golden Core cultivator. Shangguan Yongchang said in a gloomy tone, ¡°Continue searching. At the same time, inform the family to send more people over. 1 don¡¯t believe that they can escape from us.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Shangguan Maofeng, the young man at the ninth level of the Violet Palace, and the others immediately bowed to accept the order. However, they knew very well that given the current situation, it would be unlikely to find anything. That was the truth. For more than ten days. Shangguan Yongchang, Shangguan Maofeng, and the others found nothing. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had already returned to the Jiang family with the baby girl. Seeing Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan return, the family head, Jiang Rendao, Liu Linglong, and the others were overjoyed. They came to Xuanming Peak where the two of them were. However, when they saw the baby girl the two of them were carrying, they could not help but look extremely stunned. Jiang Rendao asked, ¡°Granduncle, is this child yours¡­?¡± This was also what the others wanted to ask. Jiang Chengxuan shook his head and said angrily, ¡°What are you thinking? This is a child we picked up on the way back.¡± ¡°A child you picked up?¡± Everyone was even more stunned. Jiang Chengxuan continued, ¡°That¡¯s right. As for why we picked her up, you can come and see it yourself.¡± ¡°What?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, everyone had a look of puzzlement on their faces. As a Violet Palace cultivator, Jiang Rendao and Liu Linglong could roughly tell a person¡¯s aptitude without external help. Just now, they did not pay attention to this aspect at all. Now that they heard what Jiang Chengxuan said, they immediately realized that the child in Shen Ruyan¡¯s arms seemed to be different. The two of them went forward and gently placed their hands on the baby girl. The baby girl giggled. The result pleasantly surprised the two of them. Jiang Renyi asked impatiently, ¡°Rendao, Elder Liu, what did you find?¡± ¡°Brother, it¡¯s¡­ it¡¯s a Heavenly Spiritual Root. This child has an earth-element Heavenly Spiritual Root!¡± Jiang Rendao finally couldn¡¯t help but exclaim in surprise. Liu Linglong nodded repeatedly. ¡°It¡¯s indeed an earth-element Heavenly Spiritual Root. 1 didn¡¯t expect this child to have such aptitude.¡± ¡°What? Heavenly Spiritual Root?¡± Hearing their answers, Jiang Renyi was stunned for a moment before he was overcome with joy. As long as this baby girl could cultivate well and grow up smoothly, reaching Golden Core Realm was nothing to her. No wonder his Granduncle brought her back. ¡°By the way, Granduncle¡­¡± At this moment, Jiang Renyi suddenly thought of something and asked, ¡°I wonder where this girl came from? Is she born to a mortal family or something else?¡± About this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t hide anything. In the end, Jiang Chengxuan added. ¡°Before she reaches the Foundation Establishment, don¡¯t tell her about her background.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Renyi and the others nodded in understanding. In fact. They did not expect this baby girl to have such a background. It was indeed not appropriate to let her know too early. ¡°By the way, Brother Jiang, did you name her?¡± At this moment, Liu Linglong suddenly asked this question. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. Then, Shen Ruyan said, ¡°Not yet. Linglong, do you have any good names?¡± Liu Linglong thought for a moment and said, ¡°Since this child will be raised in the Jiang family, her surname should be Jiang. Why don¡¯t we call her Anran?¡± ¡°Jiang Anran?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan thought a moment. Then, Shen Ruyan nodded with a smile. ¡°I think that¡¯s a good name. Husband, in the future, let¡¯s call her Jiang Anran.¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded. To him, the child¡¯s name was not important. The only thing that required some effort was to teach this child. He looked at Liu Linglong and the others. ¡°Next, Ruyan and I need to go into seclusion to prepare to break through to the Golden Core. During this period, we might not have time to take care of this child. Linglong, Rendao, and Renyi, if you have time, take care of her. After we come out of seclusion, we will personally teach her.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and Liu Linglong nodded readily. ¡°Granduncle, Grandaunt, don¡¯t worry. We¡¯ll definitely take good care of this child.¡± ¡°Good.¡± As soon as they finished speaking, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan suddenly sensed something. Then, a look of joy appeared on their faces. They suddenly stood up and told Jiang Renyi and the others to come with them. Then, they quickly rushed towards the back of the mountain. Jiang Renyi and the others were still confused. However, when they followed Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to the back of the mountain, they were shocked.. Chapter 314 - Chapter 314: Beginning to form the Golden Core Chapter 314: Beginning to form the Golden Core Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations In front of everyone, the Water Apricot Tree, which was wrapped in purple light, suddenly emitted a surging aura. Then, its branches began to expand. Together with the branches, leaves and petals also expanded by a full circle. Most importantly, its grade had reached Level 4! Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! At the same time. Perhaps because it was stimulated by the level-up of the Water Apricot Tree, the Level 3 spiritual vein on Mount Mystic Tai suddenly spewed out a large amount of spiritual Qi. Everyone present could clearly sense that the concentration of spiritual Qi in the surroundings had increased by a few dozen percent. ¡°Could it be that our spiritual vein is about to advance too?¡± Jiang Rendao couldn¡¯t help but ask in surprise. Hearing that, Jiang Renyi, Liu Linglong, and the others immediately looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan expectantly. The couple was also surprised. At this moment, the spiritual vein on Mount Mystic Tai was indeed beginning to advance to Level 4 as a response to the Water Apricot Tree. At this rate, it would probably not be long before the spiritual vein on Mount Mystic Tai really became a Level 4 spiritual vein. It seemed that the response of the spiritual vein to the Water Apricot Tree was better than they had expected. Come to think of it, it made sense. After all, the Spiritual Cloud Purple Qi he nourished the tree with back then was not an ordinary item. Not only could it increase the grade of the spiritual root, but it could also unlock the potential of the spiritual root. From the looks of it, it was very likely that given time, the Water Apricot Tree would break through to Level 5. At that time, it would truly be something. In addition, every hundred years, the Water Apricot Tree could produce 12 fruits. After a Golden Core cultivator consumed it, they could increase their Dharmic power by 60 years. At the same time, it was also useful for cultivators who specialized in water-element cultivation techniques and had a water-element spiritual root. Moreover, it was quite useful for comprehending water-type spells and divine powers. It was a rare treasure. Jiang Chengxuan told everyone present about this, and they were all pleasantly surprised. After a while. Jiang Renyi said, ¡°Granduncle, I suggest that it¡¯s best to keep the Water Apricot Tree a tree. After all, with our family¡¯s current foundation, once it¡¯s known to the outside world, I¡¯m afraid it will attract a lot of trouble.¡± Indeed. Even the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and the Heavenly Yue Sect would be tempted by such a precious Level 4 spiritual root. Although the relationship between the two of them seemed to be good, when interests were involved, no one could say for sure what would happen. After all, the human heart was the most fragile thing. BOOM! While they were talking about this, the ground under their feet suddenly shook. Immediately after, everyone could clearly feel the concentration of spiritual Qi around them soared. It was to the point that as long as one took a breath, the Dharmic power in their body would increase slightly. Especially Jiang Renyi, who had yet to break through to the Violet Palace. The impact of the increase in the surrounding spiritual Qi on him was even stronger. He had the feeling that he was about to lose control. ¡°Renyi, the time has come for you to advance to the Violet Palace. Why don¡¯t you enter seclusion here and try to break through?¡± Jiang Chengxuan suddenly spoke in a low voice. Then, he took out a Violet Palace Jade and handed it to Jiang Renyi. ¡°With this environment and the Violet Palace Jade, your chances of advancing to the Violet Palace will be as high as 70%. Once you miss this opportunity, you might never have such an opportunity in the future.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Jiang Renyi nodded with determination. As he took the Violet Palace Jade, he said solemnly, ¡°Yes, Granduncle, I understand.¡± With that, he held the Violet Palace Jade in one hand and immediately sat down cross-legged. Seeing that, Jiang Chengxuan nodded and turned to look at Shen Ruyan. ¡°Wife, there has been a lot of commotion here just now. You¡¯re more proficient in arrays than me. Next, we still need you to use the Stars Chain Array to cover up the phenomenon on Mount Mystic Tai. In addition, the distribution of the spiritual Qi here also needs to be adjusted and channeled.¡± ¡°Alright, no problem. Leave this matter to me..¡± Chapter 315 - Chapter 315: Beginning to form the Golden Core (2) Chapter 315: Beginning to form the Golden Core (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Shen Ruyan nodded. Then, Jiang Chengxuan instructed Jiang Rendao, Liu Linglong, and the others something else. Just like that, after a while, With Shen Ruyan¡¯s help, the abnormal phenomenon on Mount Mystic Tai gradually calmed down. At the end, Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Alright, now, Ruyan and 1 are going to go into seclusion to try to condense the Golden Core. While Renyi is trying to break through to the Violet Palace, you have to keep watch and make sure he is not disturbed. If there is nothing very important, remember not to disturb us.¡± Jiang Rendao and Liu Linglong clearly knew very well what their seclusion meant to the Jiang family. When they heard this, they nodded solemnly. Jiang Rendao said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, with us around, there will definitely be no problem. In advance, I wish Granduncle and Grandaunt success in forming the Golden Core.¡± At the side, Liu Linglong also said, ¡°1 also wish Brother Jiang and Sister Shen success in forming the Golden Core.¡± ¡°Thank you for your blessings.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded at them. When Shen Ruyan handed the baby girl, Jiang Anran, to the two of them, the couple left without hesitation and returned to Xuanming Peak. After returning to Xuanming Peak, Jiang Chengxuan took out a Tribulation Avoidance Pearl and handed it to Shen Ruyan. ¡°Madam, take this Tribulation Avoidance Pearl. When you undergo the tribulation, if anything happens, it might be able to help you.¡± ¡°Tribulation Avoidance Pearl?¡± Seeing what Jiang Chengxuan handed over, Shen Ruyan was shocked. Especially when she held the Tribulation Avoidance Pearl in her hand, she immediately felt an unfathomable aura emanating from it. This made her realize that this pearl was a treasure for transcending the heavenly tribulation. She quickly handed the pearl back to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Husband, this pearl is precious. Moreover, I have a feeling that your heavenly tribulation this time will probably be extraordinary.You need this treasure more than me.¡± However, Jiang Chengxuan smiled and waved his hand. ¡°Wife, feel free to take this Tribulation Avoidance Pearl. I still have one on me.¡± As he spoke, he took out another Tribulation Avoidance Pearl from his body to show it to Shen Ruyan. Seeing this, Shen Ruyan stopped refusing. Since Jiang Chengxuan still had another one, she naturally wouldn¡¯t stand on ceremony with him. After a while, the couple went to their cave abodes. This time, the two of them had only one goal, which was to form the Golden Core. To form the Golden Core was also to solidify one¡¯s liquid Dharmic power. During this process, the body and soul would undergo a qualitative transformation. It was a true leap in lifespan. Once they succeeded, they would be able to live for 800 years. Unfortunately, since ancient times, countless cultivators had fallen at this juncture. Most of them either failed while solidifying their Dharmic power or transforming their bodies and souls. After all, the transformation on the very essence of life was not an ordinary thing. From the flesh to the bones, from the bones to the organs, and then from the organs to the soul, one would go through a process of breaking and reconstructing. If one did not have great willpower and ability, it was impossible for them to succeed. At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan was in his cave abode with a Core Formation spiritual item in front of him. It was the Sky-Brilliance Dew that the system had rewarded him with. He recalled everything he had read on Shen Ruyan¡¯s letter about forming the Golden Core. Then, he tried to adjust his condition to the peak. Only then did Jiang Chengxuan begin to circulate the Five Elements True Technique he cultivated. Over and over, again and again. Gradually, the Dharmic power in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body began to surge. Soon, the Dharmic power of five different attributes began to repel, resist, and crush each other. At this moment, the benefit of having cultivated a body tempering technique manifested. Having Dharmic power of five different attributes wreaking havoc in the body, if it were an ordinary cultivator, they would probably die at this stage. However, to Jiang Chengxuan, other than feeling that the Qi in his body was a little uncoordinated and a little heavy, it did not affect him much. However, he also knew that this was only the beginning. If he allowed this to continue and did not do anything, even with his foundation, he would inevitably collapse at some point. Therefore, in the next moment, Jiang Chengxuan began to control the Dharmic power in his body, guiding them to circulate in a harmonious cycle. Wood gave birth to fire, fire to earth, earth to metal, metal to water, and water to wood. He used the principle of the five elements to stop them from repelling each other. Gradually, slowly, In Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body, crystals of green, red, yellow, white, and black appeared. That was the first step of Dharmic power solidification. Next, Jiang Chengxuan needed to fuse and squeeze these small crystals into the shape of a golden pill. This process was not something that could be completed in a short period of time. It required enough patience and time. Two years later. At this moment, in the direction of the back mountain of Mount Mystic Tai, a powerful spiritual pressure suddenly descended. Jiang Rendao and Liu Linglong, who were nearby, revealed happy expressions at the same time. They all looked in the direction of the powerful spiritual pressure. Jiang Renyi, who was originally sitting cross-legged as he tried to break through to the Violet Palace, had already stood up from his meditative state. At this moment, his face was also filled with joy. After two years, he finally lived up to everyone¡¯s expectations and transformed the True Essence in his body into Dharmic power, officially stepping into the Violet Palace. ¡°Brother, congratulations.¡± At this moment, Jiang Rendao and Liu Linglong had already arrived beside him. The two of them immediately congratulated Jiang Renyi on successfully advancing to the Violet Palace. Jiang Renyi was obviously in a good mood. After exchanging pleasantries with the two of them, he looked in the direction of Xuanming Peak and asked, ¡°Elder Liu, what¡¯s the situation with Granduncle and Grandaunt? Are they still in seclusion?¡± ¡°Yes, they haven¡¯t come out of seclusion yet.¡± Jiang Rendao and Liu Linglong nodded. However, at this moment, an extremely terrifying spiritual pressure suddenly came from the sky above Shen Ruyan¡¯s cave abode. This spiritual pressure far exceeded the spiritual pressure when Jiang Renyi advanced to the Violet Palace. Feeling this pressure, the three of them had the urge to kneel down and kowtow to it. ¡°This is?¡± The three of them immediately looked at each other and revealed a trace of shock and indescribable surprise in their eyes. ¡°Is Grandaunt about to succeed in condensing the Golden Core?¡± Jiang Rendao could not help but ask. Buzz! As soon as he finished speaking, more than half of the spiritual Qi on Mount Mystic Tai began to rush towards Shen Ruyan¡¯s cave abode. However, what was strange was that the spiritual Qi around the cave abode where Jiang Chengxuan was was not affected at all. This was a backup plan that the two of them had set up before they went into seclusion. This way, if the two of them broke through to the Golden Core at the same time, they could still ensure that they had enough spiritual Qi and wouldn¡¯t affect each other. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh¡ª At this moment, the spiritual Qi fluctuation above Shen Ruyan¡¯s cave abode became more and more intense. Almost all the cultivators of the Jiang family on Mount Mystic Tai sensed the change on Xuanming Peak in the distance. Jiang Yuncheng, who had just returned from a mission, immediately revealed a shocked expression. He looked at Jiang Yunrou and the other members of the same generation who were walking over and subconsciously blurted out, ¡°Is Ancestor about to advance to the Golden Core?¡± BOOM! As soon as he finished speaking, another extremely terrifying pressure descended on Xuanming Peak. Jiang Renyi said in an excited voice, ¡°Granduncle is actually¡­ actually about to break through too!¡± Chapter 316 - Chapter 316: Supreme-grade Golden Core, Divine-grade Golden Core Chapter 316: Supreme-grade Golden Core, Divine-grade Golden Core Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At the same time. In Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave abode. After more than two years of effort, Jiang Chengxuan finally solidified all the Dharmic power in his body and condensed a golden and round core in his dantian. On the surface of the Golden Core, there were nine clear Dao patterns. This was the symbol of a ninth level Golden Core. However, Jiang Chengxuan was obviously not satisfied. He waved his hand. The bottle containing the Sky-Brilliance Dew in front of him opened automatically. Then, he opened his mouth and sucked. A liquid that was jade-colored and flickered with light was sucked into his mouth. As soon as the dew entered Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body, a surging and vast power instantly fused into his Golden Core. Then, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Golden Core suddenly erupted with a dazzling light. He seemed to have heard a cracking sound beside his ear, as if some shackle had been broken, making his body and soul, which had already transformed, become slightly stronger. On the surface of the Golden Core, a new Dao pattern had appeared, It was the tenth Dao pattern. As soon as this Dao pattern appeared, Jiang Chengxuan felt like he was surrounded by immortal music. Unknowingly, he fell into a state of enlightenment. Colors of red, yellow, blue, green, and gold kept flashing past his eyes. It made him feel like he had grasped something, but at the same time, he did not know what it was. That feeling was very strange. However, Jiang Chengxuan vaguely sensed that with his current state of comprehension, it was not enough for him to grasp something heaven-defying. Therefore, in the next moment, he took out a ball of hazy purple Qi. It was the Nine Revolutions Purple Qi. As soon as the Nine Revolutions Purple Qi appeared, it immediately passed through Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s palm and fused into his body. It quickly entered his dantian and enveloped the Golden Core inside. In an instant, the immortal music that was even clearer than before lingered in his ears. As the music sounded, his vague comprehension became clearer and clearer. Crack¡ª Then, the sound of shackles being broken was heard again. If he looked into his body at this moment, he would discover that the Golden Core with ten Dao patterns in his dantian was already covered in cracks. To ordinary cultivators, this was a sign of failure. Once the Golden Core shattered, even if they did not die, their vitality would be severely injured and their lifespan would be greatly reduced. They might even die on the spot. But now, it happened to Jiang Chengxuan. As more and more cracks appeared on the surface of the Golden Core, not only did Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s aura not show any signs of becoming unstable or weakening, but it also showed signs of becoming stronger and stronger. It could be clearly seen that dense purple Qi was gushing out of those cracks. The entire Golden Core was actually about to transform into a purple Golden Core. Crack With the last crack, The surface of the Golden Core in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body completely shattered, and what appeared was a purple Golden Core the size of a soybean! Buzz! In an instant, an extremely terrifying aura suddenly surged out of the purple Golden Core. At the same time. The many spiritual stones Jiang Chengxuan had placed in the cave abode beforehand exploded at this moment. Together with the spiritual Qi in the Level 4 spiritual vein, it all surged towards the purple Golden Core in his body. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh¡ª As more and more spiritual Qi surged into Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body, The soybean-sized Golden Core also began to spin rapidly. With every cycle, its size would increase by a notch. After nine cycles, the size of the purple Golden Core had already returned to normal size. The only difference was that it was purple in color. On its surface were 11 Dao patterns that flickered with a strange light. This was a divine-grade Golden Core, also known as the Zenith Heaven Golden Core, that had surpassed the supreme-grade. If a supreme-grade Golden Core exceeded the understanding of normal cultivators and had unlimited possibilities or even the potential to become an immortal, then Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s divine-grade Golden Core could be said to have the potential to become a Immortal Zenith. There was an essential difference between the two, and they couldn¡¯t be compared at all. Buzz! It was also at the moment when his divine-grade Golden Core was truly formed that Jiang Chengxuan finally grasped the comprehension he wanted to grasp. Behind him, green, red, yellow, white, and black light suddenly rose. Then, the five-colored light fused into one and gently swept across the void in front of it. Buzz! In an instant, everything in the surrounding area that was swept by the five-colored light disappeared like they had never existed. And this was the intrinsic divine power he finally comprehended after obtaining the divine-grade Golden Core. It was called the Five-colored Divine Light.. Chapter 317 - Chapter 317: Supreme-grade Golden Core, Divine-grade Chapter 317: Supreme-grade Golden Core, Divine-grade Golden Core (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Everything in the scope of Five Elements, be it Dharma treasures, spells, divine powers, the Five-colored Divine Light could reduce 30% of their power. This divine power could not be dodged, offset, or blocked. Unless it was a Dharma treasure, divine power, or divine power that did not belong to the five elements. However, in this world, how many things were outside the five elements? And this was only the most basic stage of the Five-colored Divine Light. As Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cultivation deepened and his comprehension of this divine power improved, its power would also increase. When Jiang Chengxuan obtained the divine-grade Golden Core and comprehended the divine power, Shen Ruyan, who was in another cave abode, also comprehended her divine power, the Five Elements Divine Lightning. Its power was definitely second to none among the intrinsic divine powers of all Golden Core cultivators. Coupled with her True Lightning Divine Seal, its power would increase by another 30%. The only difference from Jiang Chengxuan was that the 11th Dao patterns had yet to appear on her Golden Core. Even so, Shen Ruyan¡¯s Golden Core was at the peak of the supreme-grade, only a step away from reaching the divine-grade. At this moment, she had already arrived outside her cave abode. Outside, a large dark cloud rolled over, covering the originally clear sky, bringing along with it an extremely oppressive aura. Vaguely, lightning could be seen dancing and flickering amidst the dark cloud. In the distance, Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, Liu Linglong, and the other cultivators of the Jiang family looked at the large dark cloud in the sky in shock. The same thought popped up in their minds at the same time. Is that the legendary tribulation cloud? As everyone knew, after a cultivator successfully advanced to the Golden Core realm, they did not need to consolidate their realm like in the previous few realms. To them, other than the various tribulations they had to face when condensing their Golden Core, there was an even more dangerous tribulation, the Heavenly Tribulation. Only by transcending the heavenly tribulation could one truly pass all the tests. By the same token, if they failed to transcend the heavenly tribulation, all their efforts and sacrifices would be in vain. The Heavenly Tribulation was merciless and wouldn¡¯t give you a second chance. Once failed, you¡¯d be reduced to ashes and all traces of you would be completely erased from this world. Rumble! At this moment, a loud thunder suddenly came from the clouds in the sky. Shen Ruyan, who was above her cave abode, narrowed her eyes and flew out of Mount Mystic Tai. She did not plan to transcend the tribulation on Mount Mystic Tai. It had to be noted that the Heavenly Tribulation would not care about the surrounding environment. If anything happened during this period of time, not to mention Xuanming Peak, even the entire Mount Mystic Tai might be reduced to ruins. Seeing that Shen Ruyan was flying out of Mount Mystic Tai, Jiang Renyi and the others looked at each other. Without saying a word, they immediately informed their disciples to follow Shen Ruyan. Firstly, they wanted to witness it, and secondly, they wanted to prevent Shen Ruyan from being disturbed by others. When Shen Ruyan stopped a thousand miles away from Mount Mystic Tai, Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and the others stopped about a hundred miles away from her and looked in Shen Ruyan¡¯s direction. The chance to witness the Tribulation Transcendence up close was very rare. Rumble! Suddenly, a dazzling bolt of lightning struck down from the tribulation cloud. It went straight for Shen Ruyan. This was the first tribulation lightning of the Golden Core Heavenly Tribulation. Just this tribulation lightning alone made Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and the others who were watching from afar feel great fear. They were 100% sure that if they were the target of the tribulation lightning, they would definitely not be able to survive it. This made them worried. One had to know that it was only the first tribulation lightning but its power had surpassed their previous imagination. On the other hand, Shen Ruyan did not have much of a reaction. She casually cast a spell, causing an explosion to sound in the sky. The tribulation lightning that Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and the others felt was incomparably terrifying was actually easily offset. Then, there was a second and a third. Shen Ruyan blocked them effortlessly. Only when the fourth bolt of lightning struck did Shen Ruyan finally become serious. She raised her hand and made a grabbing motion. There was a clang. In the void, she suddenly pulled out a long saber that was covered in purple lightning. At the edge of it, there were raging flames. It was her divine power, the Purple Lightning Flame Saber. There was a rumble. When the Purple Lightning Flame Saber collided with the fourth tribulation lightning, an even more violent explosion erupted in the sky. The shockwave it brought about spread to a radius of more than 20 miles. Seeing this scene, Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and the others were all scared out of their wits. Should a peak Violet Palace or False Core cultivator face the tribulation lightning, they would probably be blasted to ashes on the spot. But in the end? Their Grandaunt, Shen Ruyan, actually blocked it easily. At this rate, it was only a matter of time before Shen Ruyan transcended the tribulation. Boom! Boom! After the fourth lightning, the fifth and sixth lightning arrived as expected. The power of these two lightning bolts was clearly stronger than the previous ones. This was especially true for the sixth lightning. For the first time, Shen Ruyan took out a high-grade Level 3 Dharma treasure. With a loud bang, the high-grade Level 3 Dharma treasure immediately dimmed and returned to Shen Ruyan¡¯s hand. From the looks of it, it was severely damaged. However, as a result, Shen Ruyan successfully passed the sixth tribulation lightning. Next, it was the seventh tribulation lightning. This time, the tribulation lightning in the sky did not descend immediately. Instead, it was brewing for a while before it suddenly struck down. In the distance. Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and the others, who suddenly sensed the power of the lightning, were shocked. This was because they could clearly sense that the power of the seventh lightning was the same as the attack of a true Golden Core cultivator. Boom! A golden shield flickering with rings of lightning appeared above Shen Ruyan¡¯s head. This was Shen Ruyan¡¯s defensive Dharma treasure, the Golden Lightning Ring Shield. As soon as the tribulation lightning landed on the shield, it was weakened by the rings of lightning on it. In the end, when the last ring of lightning was dimmed and the tribulation lightning smashed into the shield, its power was already less than 50% of its peak. Moreover, its passive defensive function was activated, filling a radius of a hundred meters with golden ring-shaped lightning. When the eighth tribulation lightning descended, the surrounding rings of lightning weakened it by 30%. However, When the remaining 70% of its power smashed into the Golden Lightning Heavenly Ring Shield, it still caused the defensive Dharma treasure to dim and sent it flying far away. It was not completely offset and continued to strike down at Shen Ruyan. Shen Ruyan narrowed her eyes. There was a clang. A sword light suddenly lit up in the air, instantly destroying the last bit of lightning power.. Chapter 318 - Chapter 318: Supreme-grade Golden Core, Divine-grade Chapter 318: Supreme-grade Golden Core, Divine-grade Golden Core (3) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Seeing this, not only were Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and the others not relieved, but they were even more concerned. Just now, they could clearly see that the power of the eighth tribulation lightning was already infinitely close to the power of the mid-stage Golden Core. Even the Golden Lightning Ring Shield was unable to offset it completely. In the end, Shen Ruyan had to use her intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer. It was unimaginable how terrifying the ninth and the last tribulation lightning would be. Rumble! At this moment, in the clouds in the sky, there was a loud bang. Streaks of dangerous lightning swam in it like snakes. However, the ninth tribulation lightning did not descend for a long time. The longer they waited, the more worried Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and the others were. This was because at this moment, they could clearly sense that as rime passed, the might of rhe tribulation clouds in the sky became more and more destructive. From a hundred miles away, they felt as if a huge rock was pressing down on their hearts, making it difficult for them to breathe. They did not even dare to imagine how terrifying the ninth lightning would be once it descended. Rumble! Finally, after a while, a bolt of lightning that almost blinded Jiang Renyi and the others poured down from the tribulation cloud. In an instant, everything within a hundred miles was illuminated. Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and the others could no longer be bothered to watch the tribulation transcendence. They brought the members of the Jiang family and retreated a hundred miles away again. It was only then that they felt a little better. They looked in Shen Ruyan¡¯s direction again, only to find that that area was already drowned by endless lightning. Loud bangs that seemed to be able to shatter the world kept erupting from the center of the lightning. Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and the others¡¯ expressions changed drastically. How was this possible? It was just a Golden Core Heavenly Tribulation. Why did the ninth tribulation lightning have such a terrifying power? One minute, two minutes, three minutes¡­ The lightning in the distance showed no signs of stopping. This didn¡¯t seem right. it had to be noted that after the tribulation lightning fell, whether one could pass it or not, it would be very fast. Most of the time, it only lasted for a moment or a few seconds. At most, half a minute or a minute was considered a very long time. However, three minutes, no, five minutes had already passed. What is going on? Rumble! Just as Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and the others were feeling uneasy, bolts of five-colored lightning suddenly appeared in the large expanse of lightning. Amidst the deafening bang, They were shocked to discover that as the five-colored lightning appeared, the tribulation lightning that enveloped Shen Ruyan was annihilated. After a few seconds. The tribulation lightning that originally filled a radius of dozens of kilometers gradually dissipated. It was only at this moment that everyone could see the situation clearly. In the dissipating lightning, Shen Ruyan was half-kneeling in the sky. Beside her were two Dharma treasures. They were her intrinsic Dharma treasures, the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer and the Falling Thunder Heavenly Seal. However, at this moment, the light of these two Dharma treasures was relatively dim and could not be used again for the time being. Even her body was covered in charred marks. Clearly, she was severely injured. Fortunately, everything was over now. Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and the others could not help but look happy. From this moment on, the Jiang family would have a Golden Core cultivator. Just as they were about to approach Shen Ruyan, Shen Ruyan suddenly raised her hand to stop them. This puzzled Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and the others. They didn¡¯t quite understand what Shen Ruyan meant. However, in the next second, they suddenly realized something abnormal. They suddenly raised their heads and looked at the sky that was still covered in black tribulation clouds. Why? Why is this happening? She had already passed the nine tribulation lightning, so why hadn¡¯t the tribulation clouds dissipated yet? Boom! Just as everyone was thinking that, a golden bolt of lightning suddenly struck down at Shen Ruyan! ¡°Impossible!¡± Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and the others exclaimed in disbelief. This was because at this moment, they could clearly sense that the golden lightning had already reached the late stage of the Golden Core Realm. And it was still rising in power. In the blink of an eye, it had reached the peak of the Golden Core Realm. This was no longer something that a cultivator who had just broken through to the Golden Core could withstand. Even the Golden Core Shen Ruyan condensed was not ordinary, it was no exception. What to do? What to do? At this moment, cold sweat broke out on rhe foreheads of everyone in the distance, their hearts were pounding, and their faces were filled with fear.. Chapter 319 - Chapter 319: Supreme-grade Golden Core, Divine-grade Chapter 319: Supreme-grade Golden Core, Divine-grade Golden Core (4) Translator: Henvee Translations Editor: Henvee Translations Only Shen Ruyan, who was standing in rhe middle of the lightning, did not show much change in her expression. She frowned as she looked at the golden lightning that was falling towards her. Many thoughts flashed through her mind. As expected, it was not so easy to obtain a Golden Core above the supreme-grade. A five-colored lightning mark slowly appeared between her eyebrows. Crackle¡ª Her body suddenly turned into a body of lightning. Facing the golden lightning, Shen Ruyan slowly raised her hand. Boom! Boom! Boom! In the air, bolts of five-colored lightning suddenly surged towards the golden lightning. Rumble! Explosions that were like huge nuclear bombs erupted one after another, filling the sky with endless lightning. Jiang Renyi and Jiang Rendao watched in shock. They didn¡¯t expect Shen Ruyan to still be able to resist this arcane and dangerous tribulation lightning. Boom! In the end, all the five-colored lightning was annihilated. The golden lightning that only had half of its original power left continued to fall on Shen Ruyan. Seeing this, the lightning mark on Shen Ruyan¡¯s forehead became brighter and brighter. Her aura also grew stronger and stronger. As she stared fixedly at the golden lightning that struck down at her, the light in her eyes flickered on and off. In the end, the five-colored lightning seal between her eyebrows slowly disappeared, and her entire body completely withdrew from the state of rhe Thunder Spirit True Body. However, there was suddenly a bead in her hand. At the same time, the golden lightning struck Shen Ruyan and engulfed her. All the members of the Jiang family who were watching from afar suddenly turned pale. However, before rhe despair could rise in their heart, a dazzling five-colored light suddenly bloomed from where Shen Ruyan was. Immediately after, large amounts of spiritual Qi began to gather in the sky from all directions. Then, the spiritual Qi descended into the center of rhe dazzling light. That was a gift from heaven and earth to those who had transcended the Heavenly Tribulation. It was also a reward. Not only could it greatly recover the injuries he suffered during the tribulation, but it could also consolidate his cultivation and develop his potential. It was truly a rare treasure of the world. This scene stunned Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and the others in the distance. What¡¯s going on? Shen Ruyan was clearly in a dangerous situation just now. How did she pass the golden lightning? How did she do it? Everyone was puzzled. However, no matter what, it was worth celebrating that their Grandaunt could successfully transcend this Heavenly Tribulation and reach the Golden Core realm. There was an undiluted look of joy on the face of everyone. A moment later. The phenomenon in the sky completely dissipated. Shen Ruyan¡¯s figure also appeared. At this moment, most of the injuries on her body had already healed. Although she had consciously restrained the aura around her, it still made people feel an indescribable pressure. After coming back to their senses, Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and the others hurried forward. They came to a spot not far from Shen Ruyan and bowed to congratulate her. ¡°Congratulations on reaching the Golden Core realm, Grandaunt! From now on, the Great Dao is in your reach.¡± ¡± Congratulations¡­¡± Voices echoed in the sky. Shen Ruyan smiled and nodded. She slowly raised her hand and used gentle Dharmic power to help Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and the others up. Then, she said, ¡°All of you, rise. Today is a joyous occasion. Take these little things as a gift from me.¡± With that, Shen Ruyan flicked her finger. In an instant, various medicinal pills, Dharma artifacts, and Dharma treasures that were wrapped in spiritual light landed in rhe hands of everyone present. Seeing this, Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and the others were overjoyed. Especially Jiang Renyi. He had just broken through to the Violet Palace and was trying to find a Dharma treasure for himself when Shen Ruyan gave him a flying sword Dharma treasure. After everyone put away their gift, a powerful fluctuation suddenly came from the distant Mount Mystic Tai. This made the members of the Jiang family, who had just calmed down, nervous again. They turned to look in the direction of Mount Mystic Tai. With an equally solemn look on her face, Shen Ruyan looked up at the sky. The sky above Mount Mystic Tai darkened at a visible speed. This made Jiang Renyi and the others¡¯ hearts tighten. Could it be a coincidence? Shen Ruyan had just transcended the Heavenly Tribulation and reached the Golden Core when their Granduncle was going to transcend the Heavenly Tribulation too. Everyone, including Shen Ruyan, was shocked to see that the dark sky suddenly cleared up. The terrifying pressure that came with Heavenly Tribulation also disappeared. What is going on? Before Jiang Renyi and the others could ask, the clear sky was covered in darkness again. ¡°Uh¡­¡± Jiang Renyi and the others were dumbfounded, not understanding what was going on. Subconsciously, they turned to look at Shen Ruyan. While they were doing so, the originally dark sky regained its brightness. Such phenomenon also puzzled Shen Ruyan. But soon, she seemed to have thought of something and a solemn expression appeared on her face. She shook her head at Jiang Renyi and the others and said, ¡°Your Granduncle should be pushing back the time of his Heavenly Tribulation. If I¡¯m not wrong, he probably won¡¯t transcend the tribulation anytime soon. However, this phenomenon will probably continue. Tell the family members later so that they don¡¯t have to worry.11 ¡°Pushing back the time of Heavenly Tribulation?¡± This was the first time Jiang Renyi and the others had heard of such a thing. Could the Heavenly Tribulation be pushed back? However, they also knew that now was not rhe time for them to dwell on it. They needed to quickly return to Mount Mystic Tai and explain the situation to the disciples. Without further ado, they returned to Mount Mystic Tai. After Shen Ruyan instructed Jiang Renyi and the others not to let anyone approach Xuanming Peak,, she went to the cave abode where Jiang Chengxuan was in seclusion. Looking ar the door of the cave abode, a trace of worry finally appeared on her face. Now, she had roughly guessed that the reason why Jiang Chengxuan could push back the time of his Heavenly Tribulation was probably because of rhe Heavenly Calculation Technique. Using it to block his cultivation aura, he was able to escape rhe detection of the Heavenly Tribulation. However, this way, once rhe Heavenly Tribulation became, the power it carried would probably be terrifying beyond imagination. This was why Shen Ruyan looked worried. ¡°Husband, what exactly are you trying to do?¡± Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but mutter. Meanwhile, In Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s seclusion cave abode. At this moment, the aura around him suddenly became blurry, almost undetectable. Just as Shen Ruyan had guessed, he was using the Heavenly Calculation Technique ro block his aura and delay the arrival of rhe Heavenly Tribulation. The reason why he was doing this was to complete a mission issued by the system nor long ago. [Host, please conceal your aura a hundred times.] He did nor know why the system would give him such a mission at such a critical moment. However, since it was a mission from the system, he had to complete it as much as possible. After all, up until now, the mission rewards given by the system had never disappointed him.. Chapter 320 - Chapter 320: Supreme-grade Golden Core, Divine-grade Chapter 320: Supreme-grade Golden Core, Divine-grade Golden Core (5) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Just like that. Time passed day by day. In the blink of an eye, more than half a month was gone. In this half a month, in the sky above Xuanming Peak. Or rather, the entire sky above Mount Mystic Tai was as Shen Ruyan had said. It was sometimes dark and sometimes bright. At the beginning, everyone in the Jiang family was nervous and uneasy, but gradually, they got used to it. Finally, another week passed. The dark sky on Mount Mystic Tai did not turn bright for a long time. This made many people feel that something was wrong. Shen Ruyan, who was outside Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave abode on Xuanming Peak, narrowed her eyes. Is Husband finally going to transcend the tribulation? She couldn¡¯t help but stare at the door with worries written all across her face. At the same time. In Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave abode. At this moment, after nearly a month, the familiar voice of the system finally sounded in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. [Ding.] [Congratulations, host. You¡¯ve completed concealing your aura a hundred times and obtained a divine power, Formless.] [Divine power, Formless: After using it, it can hide your body and give people the illusion that all traces of you have been wiped from this world.] [Note 1: This divine power is only effective on people of the same realm. It will not work on people of higher realms.] [Note 2: After using this divine power, you can not attack. Once you attack, the effect of the divine power will disappear.] [Note 3: This divine power can only be improved through comprehension. It can¡¯t be improved through normal cultivation.] Being rewarded with a divine power was what Jiang Chengxuan expected the least. Although there seemed to be many restrictions on this divine power, Jiang Chengxuan knew very well how heaven-defying this divine power was. He can hide perfectly from people of the same realm. As long as he doesn¡¯t attack, the effect of this divine power will continue. No matter how acute and sensitive the other party¡¯s spiritual sense was, it was useless because discovering the existence of someone who didn¡¯t exist was impossible Jiang Chengxuan hadn¡¯t been so excited for a long time. Only he knew how powerful this divine power would be if used under certain circumstances. However, this was not something he should be thinking about now. The most important thing now was to try to survive this Heavenly Tribulation. At the thought of this, his eyes saw through the cave abode and landed on the sky outside. There, large black tribulation clouds had already gathered. Moreover, it was constantly pressing down on Xuanming Peak. An aura that was enough to make anyone tremble and fear was emitted from the clouds. Yes, it¡¯s about time to go out and face the Heavenly Tribulation. With this in mind, Jiang Chengxuan walked out decisively. Outside. Shen Ruyan, as well as Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, Liu Linglong, and the others in the distance, looked at the increasingly huge tribulation clouds with extremely solemn expressions. Is Husband not out yet? Just as Shen Ruyan had this thought, she saw someone in front of her. Who else could it be but Jiang Chengxuan? This immediately put her in a much lighter mood and she said with great concern, ¡°Husband, this Heavenly Tribulation¡­¡± ¡°I know. Don¡¯t worry.¡± Jiang Chengxuan knew what Shen Ruyan was worried about. He couldn¡¯t help but give her a reassuring look. Then, he smiled and said, ¡°You know that 1 have the Tribulation Avoidance Pearl in my hand. Even if I really encounter a Heavenly Tribulation that I can¡¯t handle, I can use it to transcend it. Speaking of which, 1 have to congratulate you first, Wife, for successfully transcending the Heavenly Tribulation and reaching the Golden Core realm.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Shen Ruyan, who was still a little worried, finally felt relieved. At this moment, Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and Liu Linglong rushed over. Now that Jiang Chengxuan had come out of seclusion and was about to transcend the tribulation, the order by Shen Ruyan to not approach Xuanming Peak was naturally removed. At this moment, they all looked at Jiang Chengxuan and said worriedly, ¡°Granduncle, will you be able to succeed¡­¡± Rumble! Unexpectedly, before they could finish, a loud thunderclap suddenly sounded in the sky. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression finally turned serious. He nodded his head at Jiang Renyi and the others. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, 1 have a way to deal with it. If you have nothing to do, you can come and observe later, but remember to keep a safe distance.¡± With that, Jiang Chengxuan stopped talking. In a flash, he had already flown away from Mount Mystic Tai.. Chapter 321 - Chapter 321: Supreme-grade Golden Core, Divine-grade Chapter 321: Supreme-grade Golden Core, Divine-grade Golden Core (6) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations In a moment, he was already thousands of miles away. Boom, boom, boom! The moment Jiang Chengxuan stopped, the tribulation lightning in the sky finally stopped flickering and struck three bolts of lightning on his head. ¡°What?¡± Shen Ruyan, Jiang Renyi, and the others who were rushing over from afar were shocked when they saw the three bolts of lightning. They didn¡¯t understand why three bolts of lightning would strike Jiang Chengxuan at the same time because normally, there would only be one lightning at a time. This did not make sense at all! Subconsciously, they turned to look at Shen Ruyan. Shen Ruyan said, ¡°This should be the consequence of delaying the Heavenly Tribulation. It will cause the power of the Heavenly Tribulation to increase, making it difficult for the person undergoing the tribulation to transcend it¡± They had already vaguely guessed that there would be some bad consequences but nothing of such extent. ¡°Sister Shen, Brother Jiang¡­¡± At this moment, Liu Linglong could not help but speak worriedly. Shen Ruyan shook her head and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Since my husband delayed his Heavenly Tribulation, he must have his reasons. 1 also believe that he should have a way to deal with this Heavenly Tribulation.¡± Boom! As they spoke, they saw that Jiang Chengxuan had already taken out his defensive Dharma treasure, the Ten Thousand Mystic Seal. Not surprisingly, it blocked the first wave of lightning for Jiang Chengxuan. However, the bad news was that the moment the Ten Thousand Mystic Seal blocked the first wave of lightning tribulation for Jiang Chengxuan, the spiritual light around it dimmed tremendously. In a short period of time, it couldn¡¯t be used again. Without giving Jiang Chengxuan any time to catch his breath, the second wave of lightning had already descended. Just like the first wave, there were also three lightning strikes. However, it was 30% stronger than before. Jiang Renyi and the others felt their hearts in their throats. On the other hand, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly grew taller. Immediately after, an aura as majestic as the emperor¡¯s surged out. There were three booms as Jiang Chengxuan threw out three fist shadows. It was the Demon Suppressing Fist Technique. In an instant, a terrifying energy erupted. Jiang Renyi and the others, who were watching from afar, could not help but take a step back. Fortunately, when they looked up again, they found that the three bolts of tribulation lightning had already been nullified. Then, it was the third, fourth, and fifth wave. These three waves of tribulation lightning were all blocked by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Demon Suppressing Fist Technique until the sixth wave came. After a loud explosion in the sky, six bolts of lightning struck down on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s head! ¡°What?¡± Seeing this scene, Jiang Renyi and the others in the distance were shocked again. In each wave, the number of tribulation lightning had increased from three to six. Furthermore, its might was clearly much greater than the might of the first five waves. The Heavenly Tribulation was really bent on striking Jiang Chengxuan to ashes. For some reason, Jiang Renyi and the others felt a chill on their back. Only Shen Ruyan¡¯s expression remained unchanged. She knew that with her husband¡¯s strength, it would not be a problem for him to block this wave of tribulation lightning. The real danger would probably be after the eighth or ninth wave. As expected. Jiang Chengxuan raised his hand and grabbed the air. There was a clang. A long saber that was covered in a layer of faint pressure was grabbed out of the void and slashed at the six lightning bolts. It was his divine power, the Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven-Slaying Saber! Boom! The saber beam collided with the silver lightning, causing an earth-shattering explosion to erupt in the sky. The fluctuation burst out, wreaking havoc. A mountain 800 kilometers away was swept by the fluctuation and immediately began to collapse. Meanwhile, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly felt a trace of life force with a numbing electric current return to his body through the Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven-Slaying Saber. It allowed him to recover a lot of his Dharmic power. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes lit up. He did not expect the Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven-Slaying Saber to be so effective against the tribulation lightning. When the seventh wave of the lightning descended, Jiang Chengxuan used the Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven-Slaying Saber to face it again. Rumble! The saber beam collided with the silver lightning. However, this time, the Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven-Slaying Saber did not completely nullify the lightning. There were still three lightning bolts that continued to strike down at his head. Jiang Chengxuan took a deep breath. Then, a halberd suddenly appeared in his hand. The halberd instantly became 20 feet long and smashed towards the remaining three lightning bolts. Boom! Boom! Boom! Three loud explosions sounded in the air. Jiang Chengxuan was also forced to take more than ten steps back in the air. Crackle- Countless silver-white electric arcs jumped around his body. ¡°Good timing!¡± Jiang Chengxuan did not hesitate at all. He immediately circulated the Infinite Wheel to the limit. He actually wanted to use the remaining power of the tribulation lightning to temper his body. Rumble! As if angered by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s actions, another wave of lightning struck down from the sky. This time, it was still six bolts of lightning. However, be it power or pressure, they were more terrifying than the previous two times. ¡°Roar! Roar!¡± Suddenly, the phantoms of a dragon and an elephant flashed behind Jiang Chengxuan. Then, his body began to grow taller. In the blink of an eye, it grew from the size of a normal person to more than 20 meters. The Deep Earth Halberd in his hand also expanded to more than ten meters long. With a might that could easily shatter a mountain, the Deep Earth Halberd collided with the six bolts of lightning. At this moment, the air seemed to have stopped flowing for a moment. Then, a huge ball of light that was like a mushroom cloud suddenly lit up the sky within a hundred miles. Jiang Chengxuan was in the center of this ball of light. His body was constantly charred by the lightning. But soon, it returned to normal under the effect of the body tempering technique, Infinite Wheel. Then, it would be charred black and recover. This cycle repeated dozens of times. The entire dazzling ball of light suddenly shattered and disappeared without a trace, leaving Jiang Chengxuan standing in the air and laughing heartily. At this moment, his body tempering technique had also leveled up to the Golden Core like his cultivation. Currently, his Dharmic power, physical body, and primordial spirit were all at the level of the Golden Core realm. Rumble! At this moment, the tribulation clouds in the sky let out a roar. An aura that was enough to suffocate any Golden Core cultivator surged out of the furious tribulation clouds. One could see that the silver lightning gradually turned pitch-black, carrying an arcane and unfathomable power. It gave people a feeling that something big was about to come. At that moment, Shen Ruyan also realized something was wrong. This was not a Heavenly Tribulation that ordinary cultivators should face. This Heavenly Tribulation definitely didn¡¯t exist to test cultivators. Instead, it existed purely for the sake of destruction. Therefore, this Heavenly Tribulation was also called the Extermination Lightning Tribulation. What¡¯s going on? Why did my husband trigger such a Heavenly Tribulation? There was an unprecedented solemn look on Shen Ruyan¡¯s face. Just as she was thinking about this, the black lightning in the clouds suddenly flashed. Then, it silently struck down at Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s head. There were a total of nine black lightning bolts. There was no sound or even aura. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hair stood on end. He understood that with his current situation, he could not transcend this Heavenly Tribulation. At the thought of this, he did not hesitate at all. A light flashed in his hand, and the Tribulation Avoidance Pearl appeared. At the same time, the nine black lightning bolts instantly swallowed him whole silently and imperceptibly.. Chapter 322 - Chapter 322: State of Enlightenment, System Reward Chapter 322: State of Enlightenment, System Reward Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment, Jiang Renyi and the others in the distance had their hearts in their throats. They looked in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s direction worriedly and kept praying in their hearts. Even Shen Ruyan was on tenterhooks, which was rare. Although she knew that Jiang Chengxuan had the Tribulation Avoidance Pearl, it was very difficult for her to remain calm upon seeing that her husband was swallowed by the lightning. Fortunately, what they were worried about did not happen. After the black lightning swallowed Jiang Chengxuan for about a few seconds¡¯ time, a dazzling light broke through layers of black lightning and shone forth. Immediately after, the ink-like tribulation clouds in the sky were dissipated. Following that, large amounts of clear spiritual Qi gathered, accompanied by colorful rays of light. It was the phenomenon created by the heavens and earth when one successfully transcended the Heavenly Tribulation as a form of congratulation. At that moment, Jiang Renyi and Shen Ruyan finally heaved a long sigh of relief. A smile slowly appeared on the face of everyone At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan, who was in the air, could clearly feel that after he used the Tribulation Avoidance Pearl to transcend the tribulation, the Golden Core in his body was more compatible with him. Even his Dharmic power, physical body, and primordial spirit had an obvious improvement. In just a moment, he had consolidated his new realm. Moreover, under this state, he actually entered a state of enlightenment once more. Seeing this, Shen Ruyan was pleasantly surprised. Then, she warned Jiang Renyi and the others not to disturb Jiang Chengxuan while she came to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s side and started to guard him. Slowly. I*wo flames suddenly rose from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body. One of the flames was overbearing and explosive, while the other flame seemed quiet and cold. Shen Ruyan recognized that the two flames were the Yang and Yin flames. Husband actually grasped these two flames during the state of enlightenment. Just as Shen Ruyan was thinking about this, the two flames on Jiang Chengxuan suddenly began to fuse. Crackle¡ª At this moment, the two flames were repelling each other. Waves of terrifying aura began to appear at the intersection of the two flames. Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes widened. Husband is trying to¡­ Before she could react, the Yang and Yin flames were forcefully glued together and began to fuse rapidly. It was as if an invisible force was crazily compressing them. In the end, the two flames turned into one green and one white. They began to spin rapidly according to a certain pattern. Sizzle. Large amounts of water around Jiang Chengxuan evaporated. Shen Ruyan could even smell a strong burnt smell. Before she could figure out what it was, Jiang Chengxuan, who was sitting cross-legged in the air, suddenly raised his hand and swung it. Buzz! In an instant, the green and white flames that had already fused together drew a long charred mark in the air and finally collided with a thousand-meter-tall mountain. As expected, the mountain suddenly burned. In just a moment, the entire mountain turned into a pile of ashes and was completely erased from this world. Even so, the green-white flame that looked like a Taiji diagram did not extinguish. Instead, it landed on the ground and continued to burn. One could imagine that according to the power displayed by this flame, it would not be long before the area within a thousand miles was turned into a wasteland. Fortunately, at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly raised his hand and clenched. There was a puff. The green-white flame that seemed to be unquenchable instantly disappeared. It was also at this moment that Jiang Chengxuan, who had his eyes closed from the beginning to the end, finally opened them slowly. This also meant that his state of enlightenment had ended. [Ding.] At the same time, a system voice suddenly sounded in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. [Congratulations, host. You have reached the Golden Core Realm. You have received +1 aptitude. One Heavenly Flame Upgrade Stone.] Jiang Chengxuan was overjoyed. +1 aptitude was more precious than any other reward. Secondly, as the name suggested, the Heavenly Flame Advancement Stone was a treasure that could upgrade Heavenly Flames. With it, his Ruby Flame could be upgraded again to the level that was enough to threaten a Golden Core cultivator. Putting aside these thoughts, Jiang Chengxuan looked at Shen Ruyan. He smiled and nodded at her. ¡°Wife, thank you for guarding me.¡± Shen Ruyan shook her head with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s only right for me to do this. Besides, 1 didn¡¯t do anything. By the way¡­¡± At this point, Shen Ruyan seemed to have thought of something. She looked at Jiang Chengxuan and asked, ¡°Husband, what was that just now?¡± Chapter 323 - Chapter 323: State of Enlightenment, System Reward (2) Chapter 323: State of Enlightenment, System Reward (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan knew what Shen Ruyan was asking. He didn¡¯t hide it from her and replied with a smile, ¡°I¡¯m sure you can tell. That¡¯s right, what I just comprehended was the divine power of two fused flames. I named it the Yin and Yang Divine Flame.¡± ¡°Yin and Yang Divine Divine Flame?¡± Shen Ruyan¡¯s beautiful eyes lit up. It had to be said that this name was very appropriate. Then, the couple chatted briefly for a while before rushing towards Jiang Renyi and the others. When they approached, Jiang Renyi and the others immediately bowed and congratulated Jiang Chengxuan excitedly. ¡°Congratulations on reaching the Golden Core realm, Granduncle!¡± ¡°Congratulations on reaching the Golden Core realm, Brother Jiang!¡± In an instant, continuous congratulations sounded. Shen Ruyan watched with a smile. Jiang Chengxuan was not stingy. Just like Shen Ruyan, he raised his hand and shot out many spiritual lights. One could see that there were all kinds of treasures wrapped in those spiritual lights. There were pills, talismans, Dharma artifacts, and Dharma treasures. After that, Jiang Chengxuan returned to Xuanming Peak with Shen Ruyan. Then, the couple had a long conversation about the experience of breaking through to the Golden Core realm. Through communication, they had a clear understanding of each other¡¯s current situation. After a while. A serious look suddenly appeared on Shen Ruyan¡¯s face. She looked at Jiang Chengxuan and said, ¡°Husband, the Heavenly Tribulation you and I undertook this time didn¡¯t seem right.¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart skipped a beat. He also felt that something was wrong with the Heavenly Tribulation they faced, especially the one he undertook, which was so destructive that it didn¡¯t seem like a test at all. If not for the Tribulation Avoidance Pearl rewarded by the system, he would not have been able to survive it. Moreover, even Shen Ruyan¡¯s Heavenly Tribulation was abnormal. As far as he knew, although the Heavenly Tribulation of supreme-grade and divine-grade Golden Cores would be stronger than other Golden Core Heavenly Tribulations, it was definitely not that destructive. He looked at Shen Ruyan and asked, ¡°Did you figure out something?¡± However, Shen Ruyan shook her head. ¡°I can¡¯t figure it out for the time being, but I¡¯m certain that there¡¯s a huge problem with our Heavenly Tribulation. Perhaps there¡¯s a way to verify our guesses.¡± ¡°What way?¡± Jiang Chengxuan immediately asked. Shen Ruyan said, ¡°That is to investigate if any cultivators with supreme-grade Golden Core have been born in the Cangnan Region, no, in the entire Nine Essences Immortal Cultivation World in the past hundred years.¡± Hearing Shen Ruyan¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan understood her intentions. ¡°Are you trying to¡­?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded. ¡°If no supreme-grade Golden Core cultivator has been born in the past hundreds or thousands of years, it¡¯s enough to prove that it¡¯s very likely that no supreme-grade Golden Core is allowed to be born in this world.¡± It had to be said that Shen Ruyan¡¯s method was indeed the fastest way to determine if there was really a problem with the Heavenly Tribulation. Although with their current strength, even if they were really sure that there were some problems with the Heavenly Tribulation in this world, it was meaningless and they could not do anything. However, it was meaningless now and they couldn¡¯t do anything. It didn¡¯t mean it would be the same in the future. At the very least, they would have a clue what was going on. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan entrusted this mission to Jiang Renyi and the others through voice transmission. Then, the couple continued to talk to each other. Then, they decided to return to their cave abodes and cultivate for a period of time. After all, they had just broken through to the Golden Core realm and needed to familiarize themselves with this realm and sort things out. If possible, they also wanted to refine and nourish their Dharma treasures again or even upgrade them. In short, after breaking through to the Golden Core realm, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had a lot to do. Half a year later. In Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave abode. He had already understood all the subsequent content of the Five Elements True Technique. With the gift from heaven and earth after successfully transcending the tribulation, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cultivation actually advanced to the second level of the Golden Core. At the same time, he also used the Dharma treasure Advancement Talisman rewarded by the system to raise his intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Golden Void Sword, to low-grade Level 4. In addition, with the help of the Heavenly Flame Upgrade Stone, the Ruby Flame was successfully raised to Level 4, now enough to threaten Golden Core cultivators. After doing this, Jiang Chengxuan originally wanted to use the Yin-Yang Divine Jade he had obtained from the Jade Water Sword Pavilion to try to refine it into his Dual Polarity Divine Mountain and turn this Dharma treasure embryo into a true Level 4 Dharma treasure. However, at this moment, the restriction of the cave abode was suddenly activated. The one who activated it was none other than his Dao companion, Shen Ruyan. This puzzled Jiang Chengxuan. Under normal circumstances, Shen Ruyan wouldn¡¯t disturb him easily, especially at this moment. The fact that she did it meant there was something very urgent. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately lifted the restriction of the cave abode and arrived outside. Seeing that there was anxiety written all across Shen Ruyan¡¯s face, Jiang Chengxuan had a bad feeling. ¡°Ruyan, did something happen?¡± Seeing Jiang Chengxuan come out, Shen Ruyan immediately said anxiously, ¡°Husband, my brother just sent me a message. He said that Fifth Granduncle doesn¡¯t have much time left and probably won¡¯t be able to last long. He asked if we have time to go back.¡± ¡°Huh? Fifth Granduncle?¡± Hearing Shen Ruyan¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly remembered that according to Shen Yuanlong¡¯s remaining lifespan, he would probably die in a year or two. This made him feel a little ashamed. Originally, after he and Shen Ruyan broke through to the Golden Core, they should have gone back first. After all, he still had the Longevity Pill rewarded by the system. This pill was not restricted by the life-extending rule of this world. In the past. Shen Yuanlong had already taken two life-extending spiritual items. According to the life-extending rule, Shen Yuanlong could only take another life-extending spiritual item at most. After that, he could not take it anymore. Even if he took it, it would not have any effect. However, the Longevity Pill given by the system was not restricted by this rule. After he took it, Shen Yuanlong would still have a chance to take one last life-extending spiritual item in the future. As an elder who had taken care of them when they were young, Shen Yuanlong naturally had an important place in Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s hearts. If possible, neither of them wanted anything to happen to him. Therefore, in the next moment, Jiang Chengxuan said to Shen Ruyan, ¡°In that case, let¡¯s get ready and rush back to the Splendid Jade Mountain as soon as possible.¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan also told Shen Ruyan that he had a special life-extending pill. Shen Ruyan was pleasantly surprised She did not expect her husband to have such a life-extending spiritual item. She nodded at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s get ready and return to the Splendid Jade Mountain.¡± At this point, Shen Ruyan seemed to have thought of something. Her expression suddenly became solemn. ¡°By the way, Husband, given the current situation, it¡¯s best not to let too many people know that we¡¯re returning to the Splendid Jade Mountain. Especially when we pass through the area controlled by the demon beasts, we have to avoid attracting their attention. After all, neither of us can say for certain if that Level 5 Demon Emperor has removed its attention from us..¡± Chapter 324 - Chapter 324: The Excited Shen Yuanlong, Change in the Moon Watcher Sect Chapter 324: The Excited Shen Yuanlong, Change in the Moon Watcher Sect Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Indeed. Back then, Hou Dongbai had told them that because they had killed the Wolf King, the Level 5 Demon Emperor had wanted to cross the barrier between the humans and the demon beasts to avenge its descendants. Fortunately, it was stopped by Xuan Yang the Perfected Lord. Now. Although that Level 5 Demon Emperor could not enter the human territory personally, it didn¡¯t mean its other descendants or subordinates wouldn¡¯t be lingering around and spying on their every move. Once they were found in the controlled area of the demon beasts, those Level 4 demon kings would definitely not mind taking their heads to the Level 5 Demon Emperor to receive rewards. At that time, it was hard to say what would happen. Apart from this, The Shangguan family and the demonic cultivators of the Zheng Nation had a lot of grudges against them. It was hard to guarantee that they would not take this opportunity to do something harmful. So. This time, they had to keep a low profile when heading back to the Shen family. Of course, it wasn¡¯t to say that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were afraid. They just didn¡¯t want to cause unnecessary trouble. A few days later. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan left Mount Mystic Tai without alerting many people. Only Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and Liu Linglong, the three Violet Palace cultivators, knew about their trip to the Shen family in the Yun Nation. Apart from that, no one in the entire Liang Nation knew that they had already left the Jiang family. On the way. Jiang Chengxuan used his new Divine Power, the Formless. His figure began to disappear inch by inch, as if it was wiped away by an eraser. This scene shocked Shen Ruyan. Even though she had already heard Jiang Chengxuan describe this divine power before, However, when she saw it with her own eyes, she was still shocked by the uncanny ability of this divine power. Even if she knew that Jiang Chengxuan was in front of her, she still couldn¡¯t see or feel any trace of his existence. After a while. Only then did Shen Ruyan calm down. She also used a secret technique to hide herself. Together with Jiang Chengxuan, they finally arrived at Flat Land County after more than half a month. Then, the two of them sent a voice transmission to Shen Ruyan¡¯s brother, Shen Daoming. After a while, Shen Daoming personally left the Splendid Jade Mountain and brought the two of them to Huawu Peak, where Fifth Granduncle Shen Yuanlong was. The couple was supposed to be happy to see Fifth Granduncle Shen Yuanlong again. However, when they saw Shen Yuanlong, their hearts were heavy. Because at this moment, Shen Yuanlong exuded a rotten aura. His face was filled with wrinkles and he looked haggard. It was almost impossible to detect the vitality in his body. If they came a few days later, they might not be able to see him. After realizing this, Jiang Chengxuan no longer hesitated. He immediately took out the Longevity Pill and handed it to Shen Yuanlong. ¡°Fifth Granduncle, I happened to obtain this Longevity Pill. It should be able to extend your life for a long time. Most importantly, it won¡¯t take up the slot of the tree life-prolonging spiritual items you can consume.¡± Immediately, Jiang Chengxuan told Shen Yuanlong about the special characteristics of this Longevity Pill. Hearing this, Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming were shocked. Especially Shen Yuanlong. He had already taken two life-extending spiritual items, so he more or less had some understanding of them. He knew very well how precious such a life-extending medicinal pill was. At this moment, Shen Yuanlong was filled with endless emotions. He didn¡¯t say anything pretentious. Instead, he looked at Jiang Chengxuan and said sincerely, ¡°Chengxuan, thank you. Including the Moon-Gazing Fruit from last time, you have already extended my life twice.¡± ¡°Fifth Granduncle, don¡¯t mention it.¡± Jiang Chengxuan immediately smiled and shook his head. ¡°This is what we should do. Moreover, you and Ancestor Mengxue looked after us well back then. Including Senior Zheng from the Ganyang Sect. If not for Ancestor Mengxue¡¯s relationship with you, he would not have taken such special care of us.¡± What Jiang Chengxuan said was the truth. However, Shen Yuanlong obviously wouldn¡¯t really think that Jiang Chengxuan owed the Shen family because of this. On the contrary, what Jiang Chengxuan did over the years was enough to pay back their kindness. To be honest, he and the Shen family owed Jiang Chengxuan more. Of course. He would not talk about this at the moment. There were some things that one only needed to keep in his heart. If his help was needed, he and the Shen family would definitely do their best to help. Next, Shen Yuanlong took the life-extending pill and entered his cave abode. When he came out again, Shen Yuanlong¡¯s withered and rotten body had already recovered its original vitality.. Chapter 325 - Chapter 325: The Excited Shen Yuanlong, Change in the Moon Watcher Sect (2) Chapter 325: The Excited Shen Yuanlong, Change in the Moon Watcher Sect (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations When Shen Daoming saw this, a look of pleasant surprise that was difficult to restrain appeared on his face. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan also smiled. Shen Yuanlong returned to the couple¡¯s side and was about to bow to them to express his gratitude when Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan used their Dharmic power at the same time to stop him. ¡°Fifth Granduncle, you don¡¯t have to do this.¡± However, at this moment, Shen Yuanlong revealed an extremely shocked expression when he sensed the Dharmic powers of the two of them that far exceeded the realm of Violet Palace. He looked at the two of them with his mouth agape in surprise and asked tentatively, ¡°Chengxuan, Ruyan, is your current cultivation¡­?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Seeing that Shen Yuanlong had sensed this, the two of them had no intention of hiding anything. ¡°That¡¯s right, we have already broken through to the Golden Core.¡± ¡°What?¡± These words immediately put a stunned look on Shen Daoming¡¯s face. Shen Daoming and Shen Yuanlong exchanged a glance. Then, the two of them burst with excitement. Shen Yuanlong said ¡°good¡± three times. With Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s potential, it was only a matter of time before they broke through to the Golden Core. However, when they heard it from Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, they still couldn¡¯t suppress their excitement. If Violet Palace cultivators were considered to be at the top of the pyramid in the five nations of Cangnan Region, Golden Cores would be at the very zenith. ¡°Come, come, come. Chengxuan, Ruyan, no matter what, we have to drink a few glasses today to celebrate.¡± Shen Yuanlong suddenly took out a few pots of spiritual wine from his body and placed them on a stone table in front of him. Because he knew that the two of them did not want their arrival to be known by everyone, Shen Yuanlong had no intention of informing everyone. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not refuse. Soon, they sat around the stone table and drank. During this period, the few of them chatted a lot. From the past to the present, and from the present to some future situations. During this process, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan learned that the Yun Nation had suffered a lot in this demon beast riot. The area of the Myriad Wind Forest was actually completely occupied by demon beasts. Moreover, several Violet Palace forces in the Yun Nation were destroyed. There were even casualties of Violet Palace cultivators in the three Golden Core sects. Then, because of the conflict between the Liang Nation and Zheng Nation, the Yun Nation that was in alliance with the Liang Nation was also involved. After this demon beast riot, a huge battle might break out between the two sides. Both Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming expressed their worries about the future. Once a battle of this scale broke out, even the Shen family, as a Violet Palace Immortal Family, did not have much confidence in protecting themselves. Regarding this matter, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s suggestion was that if possible, the Shen family could consider moving to Liang Nation. In Liang Nation, as two Golden Cores, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could more or less take care of them. Even if the war between the five nations broke out in the future, the chances of survival would be higher than if they continued to stay in the Yun Nation. Of course, as a relative of the Jiang family, they would also have to bear some risks. However, this was all up to Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming. The two of them thought about it for a long time, but it was a matter of great importance, so the two of them could not make a prompt decision. They only told Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan that they would give them a reply as soon as possible. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan expressed their understanding. Then, they talked about something else. At this moment, Shen Yuanlong seemed to have thought of something and his expression suddenly became solemn. He looked like he wanted to say something but hesitated. Jiang Chengxuan caught the change of expression on Shen Yuanlong¡¯s face. He asked, ¡°Fifth Granduncle, is there anything you want to tell us?¡± Shen Yuanlong hesitated for a moment, but in the end, he nodded. ¡°There is indeed something.¡± After a pause, Shen Yuanlong said, ¡°It¡¯s about the sect master of the Moon Watcher Sect, Huang Wenyu. He¡¯s missing.¡± ¡°Huang Wenyu is missing?¡± Hearing this news, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were stunned. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Jiang Chengxuan asked excitedly. He was told that Huang Wenyu had already broken through to the Golden Core realm prior to the operation to take down the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect. Now that so many years had passed, his cultivation must have advanced further. How could such a cultivator suddenly disappear? ¡°I don¡¯t know the details either.¡± Shen Yuanlong shook his head. ¡°I only know that in the third year of the demon beast riot, Huang Wenyu fought a Level 4 Demon King. They fought all the way to the depths of the Northern Abyss Ridge and never appeared again..¡± Chapter 326 - Chapter 326: The Excited Shen Yuanlong, Change in the Moon Watcher Sect (3) Chapter 326: The Excited Shen Yuanlong, Change in the Moon Watcher Sect (3) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The Northern Abyss Ridge mentioned by Shen Yuanlong was an extremely vast primitive mountain range. However, because the spiritual Qi there was thin and the resources were relatively scarce, there were very few cultivators and demon beasts. As a friend they had made in the early days, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan knew Huang Wenyu very well. They knew that with his character, if he could, he wouldn¡¯t have chosen to not come back. Something must have happened to him that prevented him from coming back. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately asked Shen Yuanlong, ¡°What¡¯s the situation in the Moon Watcher Sect? They should have Huang Wenyu¡¯s soul lamp in their sect, right? Is his soul lamp alright?¡± If Huang Wenyu was fine, his soul lamp should be fine. On the other hand, if the soul lamp was extinguished, he might already be dead. ¡°That¡¯s the strange part.¡± A trace of confusion suddenly appeared on Shen Yuanlong¡¯s face. Then, he said, ¡°I heard that his soul lamp was extinguished several times, but in the end, it was ignited on its own. It¡¯s very strange. The people of the Moon Watcher Sect had even asked the Golden Cores of the North Cloud Sect about this. However, they did not seem to know what was going on either. They only said that Huang Wenyu¡¯s situation was not too optimistic. As for the Moon Watcher Sect¡¯s current situation, it¡¯s definitely not as good as when Huang Wenyu was around.¡± That was expected. After a Golden Core sect lost their Golden Core cultivators, their status and influence would definitely plummet. However, given that Huang Wenyu¡¯s death was not yet verified, the Moon Watcher Sect should not be in imminent danger for the time being. Once everyone confirmed that Huang Wenyu was dead, the Moon Watcher Sect would instantly fall from a Golden Core sect to a Violet Palace sect. It was hard to say what would happen then. However, what Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were more concerned about was the situation of Huang Wenyu¡¯s daughter, Huang Ling¡¯er. According to Shen Yuanlong, Huang Ling¡¯er wasn¡¯t doing well in the Moon Watcher Sect. The main reason was naturally related to Huang Wenyu missing. However, another important reason was that the Supreme Elders of the Violet Palace who were in the same faction as Huang Wenyu had all died in the previous demon beast riot. Among them was Daoist Tian Chen whom they had met before. And now, the person in charge was a Violet Palace cultivator who had once been at odds with Huang Wenyu. At that time, Huang Wenyu did not do anything to him for the sake of the overall situation. Unexpectedly, not only was this person not grateful, but he also targeted Huang Ling¡¯er. Was he really not worried that Huang Wenyu would come back one day? Regarding Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s question, Shen Yuanlong expressed meaningfully that if the other party let his son have some relationship with Huang Ling¡¯er and even become her Dao companion, even if Huang Wenyu really returned, he might not be able to do anything to him. Shen Yuanlong¡¯s answer shocked Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Now that Huang Ling¡¯er was alone, if the other party really planned to use some shady methods to scheme against her, the success rate would be quite high. If he really did that and even asked his son to get Huang Ling¡¯er pregnant, even if Huang Wenyu was really lucky enough to come back, he wouldn¡¯t be able to change anything. The couple could not help but exchange a glance. They could see some worry in each other¡¯s eyes. No matter what, Huang Wenyu had taken good care of them in the past. Moreover, they could be considered very good friends. In addition, they had a good impression of Huang Ling¡¯er, a kind-hearted girl. They really didn¡¯t want to see that happen to Huang Ling¡¯er. In fact, this was also the main reason why Shen Yuanlong hesitated and wondered if he should tell them about this. Because with his understanding of the two of them, once they really knew about this, they would definitely not sit back and do nothing. At that time, their arrival in the Yun Nation could no longer be kept a secret. However, if he were to keep it a secret, he would not be able to explain himself if the two of them questioned him in the future. After all, he knew that Jiang Chengxuan and his wife were close to Huang Wenyu, not to mention that over the years, Huang Wenyu also treated the Shen family well. Although it was mainly for the sake of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, Shen Yuanlong and the Shen family had to return the favor. So. After thinking about it, Shen Yuanlong decided to tell the two of them about this. The result was not much out of Shen Yuanlong¡¯s expectations. When Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were told, they quickly made a decision to go to the Moon Watcher Sect together.. Chapter 329 - Chapter 329: Goodbye, Huang Linger, Return to Liang Nation Chapter 329: Goodbye, Huang Ling¡¯er, Return to Liang Nation Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°What?¡± Seeing this, Sage He Yun immediately revealed a look of shock. He didn¡¯t expect that the attack he launched would be so easily resolved by Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan had no intention of talking nonsense with him. Since the other party had already made a move, he naturally did not have to be polite. He casually waved his hand. There was a buzz. The Golden Void Sword suddenly disappeared. A great sense of danger immediately rose in Sage He Yun¡¯s heart. His eyes darted around, searching for the Golden Void Sword. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh¡ª A large number of silver threads flew out of the horsetail whisk in his hand again. In the blink of an eye, the silver threads formed a huge silver ball as it stood protectively in front of Sage He Yun. Pop! Pop! Pop! At the same time, Countless invisible sword beams clashed into the huge silver ball. One could clearly see that the silver ball was shrinking at a visible speed. In just a short moment, the entire silver ball had shrunk to less than half a meter in diameter. Sage He Yun gritted his teeth and waved his hand as he released a brick-shaped Dharma treasure. This treasure was a Level 4 defensive Dharma treasure. As soon as it collided with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Golden Void Sword, blinding sparks flew out on its surface. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed. The purple divine-grade Golden Core in his body suddenly shook. Then, a powerful Dharmic power that was like an avalanche was suddenly injected into the Golden Void Sword. At this moment, the Golden Void Sword revealed its true form. The entire sword suddenly expanded to hundreds of feet in the blink of an eye. Then, it slashed down at the brick-shaped Dharma treasure. BOOM! Under the impact, the ground beneath the two Dharma treasures sank more than ten meters. Thump, thump, thump! Sage He Yun was forced to retreat dozens of steps. He was shocked. He did not expect Jiang Chengxuan, who was only at the second level of the Golden Core Realm, to be able to erupt with such powerful Dharmic power. It even completely suppressed him, a fourth level Golden Core cultivator. Most importantly, his Dao companion, Shen Ruyan, had yet to make a move. Once Shen Ruyan joined the battle, it was only a matter of time before Sage He Yun lost. Was it really worth it to do this for Zhou Yilong and his son, or rather, for the Moon Watcher Sect? If he could defeat Jiang Chengxuan and his wife, it would naturally be worth it. However, the problem now was that he seemed to be no match for Jiang Chengxuan and his wife. One thing he could be certain of was that in an all out battle, he would definitely suffer losses. Thinking of this, Sage He Yun immediately had the intention to retreat. He suddenly put away the horsetail whisk in his hand, and without saying a word, he turned around and disappeared from everyone¡¯s sight. This scene stunned Zhou Yilong. He would never have thought that Sage He Yun would choose to leave in the middle of a fight. One had to know that he is a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator. How can he admit defeat so quickly? This made him feel a little uneasy. Without a word, he wanted to return to the Mountain-protecting Array with the two Violet Palace cultivators beside him. However, how could Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan not know he wanted to escape? The couple flashed and appeared again in the middle of their retreat path. Seeing this, Zhou Yilong¡¯s face turned pale. ¡°Seniors¡­¡± However, before he could utter a second word, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s sword had already flown past him and cut it into two. Seeing this, the other two Violet Palace cultivators got on their knees and said in horror, ¡°Senior, spare me! Senior, spare me!¡± Jiang Chengxuan looked at the two of them coldly and said, ¡°I don¡¯t want to repeat myself. Lead the way!¡± ¡°Yes, yes, yes!¡± When the two Violet Palace cultivators were overjoyed that they had been pardoned. Without another word, they immediately brought Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to the place where Huang Ling¡¯er was imprisoned. Coincidentally, Zhou Yilong¡¯s son, Zhou Haofei, also arrived. This kid was obviously not stupid. When he saw the two Violet Palace cultivators leading two strangers here and being very respectful to them, coupled with the fact that his father was not among them, he immediately felt that something was wrong. However, before he could do anything to Huang Ling¡¯er, the two Violet Palace cultivators subdued him. ¡°Seniors, this is Zhou Yilong¡¯s only son. While Sect Master is not around, he has made many attempts to violate Miss Huang, but fortunately, we stopped him in time and nothing tragic happened.¡± They were not lying. When Zhou Yilong was in charge of the Moon Watcher Sect, the two of them listened to his orders.. Chapter 330 - Chapter 330: Goodbye, Huang Linger, Return to Liang Nation (2) Chapter 330: Goodbye, Huang Ling¡¯er, Return to Liang Nation (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations However, the two of them protected Huang Ling¡¯er well and wouldn¡¯t let anyone, especially Zhou Yilong¡¯s son, Zhou Haofei, have a chance to touch her. When Jiang Chengxuan heard that, he immediately glanced at Zhou Haofei coldly and said, ¡°In that case, give him a quick death.¡± Zhou Haofei¡¯s expression changed drastically. The two Violet Palace cultivators at the side looked at each other and saw a hint of ruthlessness in each other¡¯s eyes. Without any hesitation, they decisively sent Zhou Hao to see his father. At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had already pushed open a door in front of them. There, a girl in a light yellow dress was tied to a futon. Her divine sense and Dharmic power were all sealed. When she heard the commotion, she immediately looked up. When she saw who it was clearly, her slightly pale face was first stunned and then filled with surprise. ¡°Brother Jiang, Sister Shen! Why¡­ why are you here?¡± Shen Ruyan stepped forward with a smile. She raised her hand and instantly broke the restriction on Huang Ling¡¯er. Then, she explained, ¡°We learned about what happened to you and your father, so we rushed here.¡± When Huang Ling¡¯er heard this, a grateful expression appeared on her face. ¡°Brother Jiang, Sister Shen, thank you.¡± ¡°Silly girl, there¡¯s no need to be so polite between us.¡± Shen Ruyan smiled and shook her head. Jiang Chengxuan took out a spiritual pill and handed it to Huang Ling¡¯er. ¡°Ling¡¯er, I see that the circulation of your blood Qi and Dharmic power seems to be a little unstable. This spiritual pill can help you recover quickly. Take it first.¡± When Huang Ling¡¯er heard this, she immediately took the spiritual pill from Jiang Chengxuan and swallowed it. After a while, Huang Ling¡¯er¡¯s slightly pale face regained its color. She quickly returned to her peak state. Then, the three of them arrived at the place where the Moon Watcher Sect kept their soul lamps and soul tablets. Huang Ling¡¯er pointed at one of the flickering soul lamps and said to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, ¡°Brother Jiang, Sister Shen, this is my father¡¯s soul lamp. Since my father disappeared a few years ago, this soul lamp has been extinguished once, but it later brightened up.¡± However, after that, my father¡¯s soul lamp has always been like this, flickering.¡± Hearing Huang Ling¡¯er¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan both stepped forward and checked the soul lamp carefully. However, even with their current knowledge, they could not explain such a phenomenon. They could only guess that Huang Wenyu might have fallen into some special environment, causing his connection with this world to be extremely unstable. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t have any good ideas for the time being. They could only comfort Huang Ling¡¯er. In the end, Jiang Chengxuan said to Huang Ling¡¯er, ¡°Ling¡¯er, I think you should have some understanding of the situation in the five nations of the Cangnan region. Most importantly, we offended Sage He Yun of the North Cloud Sect this time. They might hold grudges against you and target you. Why don¡¯t you follow us to the Jiang family in the Liang Nation? When your father returns, you can return to the Moon Watcher Sect with him. What do you think?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s suggestion, Huang Ling¡¯er hesitated. After all, she had never left the territory of the Yun Nation since she was young. Now that she was asked to go so far and might not be able to return in a short period of time, she didn¡¯t know what to do. Shen Ruyan also said, ¡°Ling¡¯er, given the current situation of the Moon Watcher Sect, if you continue to stay here, your Brother Jiang and I will be worried. Come to the Liang Nation with us first. I believe that your father also wants you to be under our protection. Hearing Shen Ruyan¡¯s words, Huang Ling¡¯er finally made up her mind. She nodded at them. ¡°Alright then. I will have to trouble Brother Jiang and Sister Shen in the future.¡± Several hours later. Huang Ling¡¯er had already left the Moon Watcher Sect with Jiang Chengxuan and his wife. However, at this moment, a blue light suddenly flashed over from the distant sky. The speed of the light was extremely fast. In just a moment, it was in front of the three of them. ¡°Aunt Meng!¡± When the three of them saw who it was, Huang Ling¡¯er was the first to call out. It turned out that the person who appeared was none other than Meng Lanzhu, whom Huang Ling¡¯er was familiar with. She was also the other Golden Core in the North Cloud Sect apart from Sage He Yun. However, she had been in seclusion to recuperate and didn¡¯t know what had happened in the Moon Watcher Sect. It was not until she came out of seclusion that she heard about what happened to the Moon Watcher Sect and Huang Ling¡¯er. At this moment, she looked at Huang Ling¡¯er and nodded at her. ¡°Ling¡¯er, it¡¯s good that you¡¯re fine. I¡¯ve already heard about what happened. Don¡¯t worry. With me around, such things will never happen again.¡± Hearing Meng Lanzhu¡¯s words, Huang Ling¡¯er nodded gratefully. ¡°Thank you, Aunt Meng, but I¡¯ve already decided to go to the Liang Nation with Brother Jiang and Sister Shen.¡± Hearing that, Meng Lanzhu looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°So it¡¯s Fellow Daoist Jiang and Fellow Daoist Shen. It¡¯s only been a dozen years since we last met, but you¡¯ve already managed to form the Golden Core. Congratulations.¡± Meng Lanzhu paused for a moment before continuing, ¡°It¡¯s indeed safer to let Ling¡¯er follow you to Liang Nation than to stay here. After all, I really can¡¯t keep an eye on Ling¡¯er at all times. In that case, I¡¯ll have to trouble the two of you to take care of her.¡± As she spoke, Meng Lanzhu raised her hand and cupped her fists at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan solemnly. Seeing this, the couple immediately smiled and shook their heads. ¡°Fellow Daoist Meng, it¡¯s our job. We are good friends with Ling¡¯er and Sect Master Huang. Now that Sect Master Huang¡¯s whereabouts are unknown, as friends, we naturally have to take care of his daughter. However, 1 might need Fellow Daoist Meng to preside over the Moon Watcher Sect.¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Meng Lanzhu nodded. After that, the two sides continued to exchange pleasantries. Then, the three of them bade farewell to Meng Lanzhu and returned to the Liang Nation. Logically speaking, since Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had already exposed their identities, they should go to the Ganyang Sect and pay Zheng Belong a visit. However, because of Huang Ling¡¯er, in order to prevent any accidents from happening, the couple decided to leave the Yun Nation as soon as possible. As it turned out. Their decision was not wrong. This was because just when Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had brought Huang Ling¡¯er across the border of the two nations and crossed the area where the demon beasts were, four to five Level L, demon kings appeared at the Myriad Wind Forest. They had all heard about Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan coming to the Yun Nation and wanted to stop them. If possible, they wanted to keep the couple in the Myriad Wind Forest forever. Unfortunately, they were one step too slow. By the time they arrived at the Myriad Wind Forest, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had already returned to the Jiang family with Huang Ling¡¯er. After returning to the Jiang family, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan personally arranged a cave abode on the Level 3 spiritual vein for Huang Ling¡¯er. At this moment, Huang Ling¡¯er¡¯s cultivation level had just reached the first level of the Violet Palace. A cave abode located on a Level 3 spiritual vein was suitable for her to cultivate. Just as the couple finished arranging Huang Ling¡¯er¡¯s matters, Jiang Renyi and Liu Linglong, who had already found out that they had returned, immediately came to look for them.. Chapter 331 - Chapter 331: Change in the Liang Nation, Plague Calamity Chapter 331: Change in the Liang Nation, Plague Calamity Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Both of their expressions were solemn. When Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan saw them like this, they knew that something must have happened while they were away. Hence, Jiang Chengxuan asked directly, ¡°Renyi, Linglong, did something happen?¡± Jiang Renyi and Liu Linglong exchanged a glance. Jiang Renyi nodded and said, ¡°Granduncle, something happened in the Liang Nation recently.¡± ¡°Oh? Tell me in detail.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan also looked serious. They knew that if the matter was not serious, with Jiang Renyi and Liu Linglong s character, they would not be like that. Jiang Renyi nodded and said, ¡°Not long after you left the Liang Nation that day, a plague broke out in Sangming County.1¡¯ ¡°Plague?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan frowned. ¡°Yes.¡± Jiang Renyi nodded. ¡°This plague is very lethal. Once a mortal is infected, their entire body will fester and die in three days. At first, this plague was only effective on mortals, but not long after, even cultivators at the early to mid stage of Qi Refinement were infected. Later, even cultivators at the late-stage Qi Refinement or the early-stage Foundation Establishment will find it difficult to resist rhe invasion of this plague.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were shocked. They didn¡¯t think much of it when they heard that there was a plague. After all, the world they were in now was not an ordinary ancient world, bur a cultivation world with cultivation inheritance. To cultivators, resolving a plague was a piece of cake. However, the more they listened, the more they found that this matter was nor to be underestimated at all. If even Foundation Establishment cultivators could be infected, it meant that it was no longer an ordinary plague. Moreover, according to Jiang Renyi s description just now, the progress of this plague was extremely fast. From being only effective against mortals to being effective against cultivators at the early to mid stage of the Qi Refinement, and finally threatening cultivators at the late-stage of the Qi Refinement and the early-stage of the Foundation Establishment, this process didn¡¯t take long. At this rate, it was hard to say if it would affect mid-stage and late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators. ¡°What¡¯s the general situation now?¡± Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but speak in a low voice. ¡°If I remember correctly, there are two Violet Palace forces in Sangming County, the Ulusionary Water Sect and the Li family, right? Don¡¯t they have a good solution for this?¡± Jiang Renyi and Liu Linglong shook their heads. Liu Linglong said, ¡°It¡¯s said that the Violet Palace cultivators of the Ulusionary Water Sect and the Li family have already tried to the best of their ability, but they¡¯re still helpless against the plague. As for rhe Jade Water Sword Pavilion, because most of their cultivators specialize in fighting techniques, they haven¡¯t found a way to effectively eliminate the plague. At the moment, they can only temporarily use the array to seal the entire Sangming County. However, just yesterday, it¡¯s said that there are also infected mortals in Blue Maple County, which is closest to Sangming County. Now, we can only put hope on the Heavenly Yue Sect that has spiritual doctors.¡± The spiritual doctor mentioned by Liu Linglong belonged to one of the occupations in the cultivation world. However, there were some similarities between alchemists and spiritual doctors. Moreover, regardless of income or status, alchemists were higher than spiritual doctors. Therefore, most people with medical talents would choose to become alchemists and not spiritual doctors. Coupled with the fact that becoming a spiritual doctor was not any less difficult than becoming an alchemist, not many people would choose to walk down this path. There were even fewer people who were proficient in it. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan realized that if this matter was not handled well, it might eventually turn into a nationwide disaster. At that time, countless mortals and cultivators below the Violet Palace would die. Once that happened, it would definitely shake the foundation of the Liang Nation. At that time, even Golden Core forces like the Jiang family, the Jade Water Sword Pavilion, and the Heavenly Yue Sect would be affected. They might even be wiped out. This was because to families and sects, mortals and low-level cultivators were always the most important foundation. Without this foundation, there would not be a new supply of talents, and they were naturally not far from extinction. So. Although this matter did not endanger Qi an County or the Jiang family for the time being, the Jiang family had to take action in advance. Fortunately, Jiang Renyi and Liu Linglong were well prepared. They had monitored all the cultivators entering and leaving Qi an County. Especially the cultivators who came from Sangming County and Blue Maple County, they were strictly forbidden from entering. The person in charge of this matter was Jiang Rendao, who was at the mid-stage Violet Palace, as well as some Violet Palace cultivators in Qian County. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately said to Jiang Renyi and Liu Linglong, ¡°Renyi, Linglong, you¡¯re doing very well. Continue to keep the situation under control. I plan to go to the Jade Water Sword Pavilion personally to understand the exact situation.¡± At this point, Jiang Chengxuan turned to Shen Ruyan. ¡°Wife, you¡¯ll stay in the family this time to preside over the situation in case anything happens.. Chapter 332 - Chapter 332: Change in the Liang Nation, Plague Calamity Chapter 332: Change in the Liang Nation, Plague Calamity (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations I suspect that this matter is not as simple as it seems.¡± ¡°Hmm? Husband, you mean¡­?¡± At that moment, Shen Ruyan seemed to have thought of something. Her beautiful eyes narrowed. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded with a solemn expression. ¡°Looking at the intensity of this plague and its development, it¡¯s very likely not a natural disaster, but a man-made one. However, we still lack specific information. We will only know the details after I make a trip to the Jade Water Sword Pavilion.¡± Just like that. Shen Ruyan left behind to be in charge of guarding Mount Mystic Tai in case anything happened. As for Jiang Chengxuan, he flew towards the Jade Water Sword Pavilion alone. With his current Golden Core cultivation, it only took him half a day to arrive at the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. As soon as he sent a message in, two figures appeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan. They were all his acquaintances, Hou Dongbai and Hua Mengyou. Seeing Jiang Chengxuan, Hou Dongbai immediately congratulated him. ¡°So it¡¯s Fellow Daoist Jiang. You have actually condensed a Golden Core since we parted ways. Your wife, Fellow Daoist Shen, should have also condensed a Golden Core like you, right? It¡¯s really worth celebrating.¡± Jiang Chengxuan was honest with Hou Dongbai about his and Shen Ruyan¡¯s cultivation level. On the other hand, Hua Mengyou had mixed feelings when she realized Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s progress. However, she still went forward to greet him. ¡°Greetings, Senior Jiang. Congratulations on successfully forming the Golden Core. Your future is promising.¡± Upon hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately waved at Hua Mengyou and said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Hua, don¡¯t say that. We are very close friends. Let¡¯s continue to call each other Fellow Daoist.¡± When Jiang Chengxuan said this, he sounded very sincere. This warmed Hua Mengyou¡¯s heart for no reason. She immediately nodded and said, ¡°In that case, I won¡¯t refuse your good intention.¡± At the side, Hou Dongbai was also quite impressed by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s broadmindedness. In the cultivation world, it was common that when one broke through to a new realm, they would assume the air of a senior to their friends. Everyone was already used to seeing such a thing. They even felt that it was the norm. However, neither Jiang Chengxuan nor Shen Ruyan was that kind of person. At this moment, both parties chatted for a while. Hou Dongbai and Hua Mengyou led Jiang Chengxuan to the guest hall of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. When the two sides sat down, Jiang Chengxuan explained his purpose for coming this time. It was about the plague. This made Hou Dongbai and Hua Mengyou¡¯s expressions turn solemn. Hou Dongbai said, ¡°To be honest, this plague has already caused extremely serious losses to the entire Sangming County. Currently, the mortal death toll in Sangming County has reached more than six million. Even more than 3,000 Qi Refinement cultivators have died as well as more than ten early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators. Moreover, according to Fellow Daoist Wen of the Heavenly Yue Sect, in order to resolve the plague this time, we need a Level 4 spiritual doctor. Otherwise, we can only temporarily suppress it. We can¡¯t really eliminate it.¡± The Fellow Daoist Wen that Hou Dongbai mentioned was the Ice Fairy of the Heavenly Yue Sect, Wen Shujun. This woman was also the only cultivator in the Liang Nation who cultivated spiritual medicine techniques. However, she was only a Level 3 spiritual doctor and could not completely eliminate the plague. ¡°Level 4 spiritual doctor?¡± Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but frown. As far as he knew, there didn¡¯t seem to be any Level 4 spiritual doctors in the Yun Nation. He did not know if there were any in the Yan Nation. However, if there was, Hou Dongbai and the others would have invited him over long ago. Since they didn¡¯t, there was probably no Level 4 spiritual doctor in the Yan Nation. As for the Zheng and the Shu Nations. The relationship between the two nations and the other three nations was already very tense. Both sides had even called back all the cultivators and industries in their territory. It was obvious that once the ten-year no war agreement was over, a war would break out. Under current circumstances, even if the two nations had Level 4 spiritual doctors, they would probably not come to the Liang Nation to help. In fact, at this moment, they probably wanted more people to die in Liang Nation. It would be even better if all the mortals and low-level cultivators in the Liang Nation died from the plague. So. If they wanted to seek the help of a Level 4 spiritual doctor, they might have to make a trip to the relatively distant state of Yu. As a large state in the Northern Border, the state of Yu had a total of three Nascent Soul-level forces. They were the Hidden Sword Palace, the Nascent Soul Immortal family, the Cao family, and the Mingzhen Sect. The Golden Core and Violet Palace forces under them far exceeded the combined strength of the five nations of the Cangnan Region. The only problem was that the state of Yu was quite far. Even with their cultivation at the Golden Core, it would probably take them more than half a year to make a round trip. In this half a year, it was hard to say how things would develop. Moreover, if they wanted to invite a Level 4 spiritual doctor to come all the way to Liang Nation, the price they had to pay would not be small. ¡°Is there no other way?¡± Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but ask again. This time, Hou Dongbai nodded. ¡°There is, but compared to finding a Level 4 spiritual doctor, this method might be even more difficult.¡± ¡°What is it? Pavilion Master Hou, why don¡¯t you tell me?¡± Jiang Chengxuan continued to ask. Hou Dongbai said, ¡°That is to find a treasure that can restrain the plague. It¡¯s said that the Cao family in the state of Yu has a treasure called the Heavenly Pearl. It can restrain all poisonous fog and plague below Level 5. It even has a considerable suppression effect on poisonous fog above Level 5. However, you also know how difficult it is to obtain such a treasure.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded in understanding. At this moment, he was basically certain that the plague in Sangming County was man made. However, he did not know who the mastermind was. Jiang Chengxuan asked Hou Dongbai this question. When Hou Dongbai heard this, his face darkened. He said coldly, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, you¡¯re right. There¡¯s a high chance that this is man-made. We even have reason to suspect that this has something to do with the Shangguan family.¡± ¡°The Shangguan family?¡± This answer surprised Jiang Chengxuan. It was really hard for him to imagine how the Shangguan family, which was far away in the Zheng Nation, could do such a thing. As if reading Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind, Hou Dongbai suddenly asked, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, have you heard of Plague Demon before?¡± ¡°Plague Demon?¡± Jiang Chengxuan shook his head. ¡°I¡¯ve really never heard of this. I only know that among the demonic cultivators, there are Phantom Demon and Shadow Demon. However, this is the first time I¡¯ve heard of the Plague Demon.¡± Hou Dongbai nodded. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, you¡¯ve always stayed in the Yun Nation, right? No wonder you¡¯ve never heard of this demon.¡± Then, Hou Dongbai carefully explained the background of this demon to Jiang Chengxuan. It turned out that the range of activity for this demon in the past was in the Liang Nation and the Yan Nation. Three hundred years ago. A Golden Core cultivator from Yan Nation happened to encounter this demon, so a huge battle erupted. In that battle, this demon was severely injured by the Golden Core cultivator of the Yan Nation. After that, he disappeared without a trace. It was not until more than a hundred years ago that people occasionally discovered traces of his movement. Now, although he still had not appeared, judging from the situation in Sangming County and Blue Maple County, the only person who could bring about such a powerful plague was him. ¡°Do you know what this demon¡¯s real name is?¡± At this moment, Hou Dongbai looked at Jiang Chengxuan and asked. However, this time, before Jiang Chengxuan could answer, Hou Dongbai answered his own question, ¡°This demon¡¯s name is Shangguan Quanhong. He was expelled by the Shangguan family hundreds of years ago. As for the reason¡­ It¡¯s because this person secretly cultivated a demonic technique..¡± Chapter 333 - Chapter 333: A Hundred Treatments, Heavenly Treasure Chapter 333: A Hundred Treatments, Heavenly Treasure Pill Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan really did not expect that Plague Demon had such a background and that kind of relationship with the Shangguan family. It was no wonder that Hou Dongbai and the others suspected that it was the Shangguan family¡¯s doing. After all, at this juncture, it was indeed very easy for people to connect the two. As soon as a conflict broke out between the Liang Nation and the Zheng Nation, the Liang Nation was attacked by an infectious plague. Although all of this was only a guess at the moment, Jiang Chengxuan knew that this guess couldn¡¯t be too far from the truth. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately said to Hou Dongbai, ¡°Then is it possible to find that Plague Demon?¡± Hou Dongbai smiled bitterly and shook his head. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, you should know that demonic cultivators have always been cunning. Their ability to hide and conceal is incredible. Finding him is no different from finding a needle in a haystack. Unless we can find a way to resolve the plague, we might be able to force him out. Or, we can bluff him and let him reveal himself. Apart from that, I can¡¯t think of other ways.¡± It was obvious that Hou Dongbai and the others had already tried similar methods but to no avail. This also made Jiang Chengxuan deeply feel that demonic cultivators were difficult to deal with. A cold light flashed across his eyes. I wonder if the Poison Dispelling Pill I obtained from the system will have any effect on the plague. If there is, I might be able to use this opportunity to alert the Plague Demon and force him to come out. With this in mind, Jiang Chengxuan immediately said to Hou Dongbai, ¡°Pavilion Master Hou, can you bring me to Sangming County to take a look?¡± Hou Dongbai nodded. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, if you want to go to Sangming County, I can let Mengyou take you there. 1 still have some other matters to attend to. I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t leave.¡± Jiang Chengxuan expressed his understanding. He did not stay in the Jade Water Sword Pavilion for long. Soon, he left for Sangming County with Hua Mengyou. As soon as he arrived in Sangming County, Jiang Chengxuan sensed two Golden Core-level spiritual pressures in the dark. Hua Mengyou immediately sent a voice transmission to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, in order to prevent any accidents, Elder Flowing Fire of my sect and Elder Wen of Heavenly Yue Sect are currently guarding this place.¡± ¡°So it¡¯s them.¡± Hearing Hua Mengyou¡¯s explanation, Jiang Chengxuan nodded in realization. Shortly after their arrival, a gate was opened up in the array in front of the two of them. Thus, the two of them stepped into Sangming County. Upon entering, Jiang Chengxuan realized that there was almost no one outside. Both mortals and cultivators were ordered to stay at home. This was also to prevent a larger-scale infection. Soon, the two of them found some mortals who had been infected by the plague. Watching as these people curled up in the corner in pain and yellow and black pus kept flowing out of their bodies, Jiang Chengxuan and Hua Mengyou¡¯s expressions were a little ugly. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly took out a jade-green spiritual pill from his body. After dissolving the spiritual pill in water, he handed the water to the mortals to drink. After these mortals drank the water, Jiang Chengxuan began to carefully observe their changes. Hua Mengyou did not disturb him, although she did not think that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s pill would be effective. Five minutes passed. The mortals who drank the water did not improve much. This made Jiang Chengxuan frown slightly. It seemed that this Level 1 Poison Dispelling Pill was useless on these mortals. At the thought of this, he immediately took out another spiritual pill. This pill was a Level 2 Poison Dispelling Pill. It was more than enough to remove the poison for Foundation Establishment cultivators. Just like before, Jiang Chengxuan dissolved the Level 2 Poison Dispelling Pill in the water and let the mortals drink it. However, this time, not long after the mortals drank the water, they began to vomit. Large mouthfuls of black and yellow pus kept coming out of their mouths. As they vomited, Hua Mengyou was shocked to see that their illnesses were recovering at a visible speed. ¡°What¡­ what kind of medicinal pill is this?¡± Hua Mengyou immediately looked at Jiang Chengxuan excitedly. Jiang Chengxuan did not answer immediately. Instead, he waited for the mortals to stop vomiting and recover before answering with a smile, ¡°This is a Level 2 Poison Dispelling Pill. It¡¯s made from my secret pill formula. This pill is very effective on Foundation Establishment cultivators.¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan told Hua Mengyou the general uses of the Level 2 Poison Dispelling Pill. When Hua Mengyou heard this, she was even more shocked by the pill¡¯s heaven-defying effect.. Chapter 334 - Chapter 334: A Hundred Treatments, Heavenly Treasure Chapter 334: A Hundred Treatments, Heavenly Treasure Pill (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Not only could it remove all poisons below Level 3, but it could also remove the pill poison produced by all Level 2 pills. Most importantly, it was effective on the mortals as well. This was the most important thing. During this period of time, the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and the Heavenly Yue Sect had used countless methods, but none of them worked. She did not expect that as soon as Jiang Chengxuan appeared, there was hope of resolving the plague. Although the cost of using Level 2 poison dispelling pills to treat the plague would eventually amount to an astronomical figure that even the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and the Heavenly Yue Sect couldn¡¯t afford, they had no choice but to do this. At the thought of this, Hua Mengyou immediately said to Jiang Chengxuan impatiently, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, since your Level 2 Poison Dispelling Pill is effective on those mortals, can it also be effective on those Qi Refinement and early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators?¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan was about to answer when a system notification suddenly sounded in his mind. [Ding.] [System mission issued. Host, please complete a hundred treatments.] The sound of the system made Jiang Chengxuan overjoyed. After completing this mission, he might really have a chance to obtain a way to resolve this plague once and for all. Thinking of this, Jiang Chengxuan said to Hua Mengyou, ¡°I can¡¯t be sure, but I can give it a try. If a Level 2 Poison Dispelling Pill doesn¡¯t work, 1 can try a Level 3 Poison Dispelling Pill.¡± As they spoke, the two of them found some Qi Refinement cultivators who had been infected by the plague. Just like this, Jiang Chengxuan let the infected Qi Refinement cultivators drink the water that contained the Poison Dispelling Pill. In the end, their illnesses weren¡¯t healed completely. Only some of their symptoms were alleviated. This made Jiang Chengxuan realize that the dissolved Level 2 Poison Dispelling Pill might not be effective enough for cultivators. Therefore, he simply let those Qi Refinement Realm cultivators take the Level 2 Poison Dispelling Pill. The result was as he had expected. When those Qi Refinement cultivators consumed the entire pill, their illnesses were immediately healed. When it came to Foundation Establishment cultivators, only the Level 3 Poison Dispelling Pill could have the effect of healing the illness. This made Hua Mengyou, who was following at the side, feel happy and worried. Naturally, she was happy that they had finally found a medicinal pill that could resolve the plague. What worried her was that the resources required were enormous. It was to the extent that even the three Golden Core forces couldn¡¯t afford it. Especially when a war was around the corner. Once their resources were exhausted in this plague, they would definitely fall into a very passive situation in the upcoming war. Now, Hua Mengyou even suspected that the real goal of the mastermind was to use this plague to undermine their strength in advance. Jiang Chengxuan was also a little suspicious. However, his focus was not on these problems. Instead, he focused on treating the infected. A hundred people were quickly treated by him. At this moment, the system¡¯s voice appeared in his mind again. [Ding.] [Congratulations, host. You have achieved a hundred treatments. You have received +1 spiritual doctor talent and the refinement method of the Heavenly Treasure Pill.] The spiritual doctor talent was as the name suggested. On the other hand, the Heavenly Treasure Pill was the nemesis of all illnesses and plagues. Although this item was a treasure pill, it could actually be regarded as a Dharma treasure. This was because in addition to the corresponding spiritual herbs, it also needed many refining materials. Once refined, it was not for humans to eat. Instead, it was activated by Dharmic power, causing it to release a medicinal fragrance. This medicinal fragrance could not only expel illnesses, but also eliminate plagues. After that, the two of them continued to save dozens of Qi Refinement cultivators. Jiang Chengxuan suddenly said to Hua Mengyou, ¡°Fellow Daoist Hua, I¡¯ve used up all the Poison Dispelling Pills.¡± Hua Mengyou was stunned and subconsciously asked, ¡°Then 1 wonder what herbs are needed to refine the Poison Dispelling Pill? I¡¯ll inform my sect and get them to prepare.¡± However, Jiang Chengxuan shook his head. ¡°I¡¯ve just carefully calculated that the number of people infected with this plague is at least ten million. Using the Poison Dispelling Pill is not a long term solution.¡± ¡°So what do we do?¡± Hua Mengyou also knew that Jiang Chengxuan was right. But so far, they didn¡¯t seem to have any better solution. ¡°I plan to refine a treasure pill-type Dharma treasure.¡± Jiang Chengxuan suddenly said. ¡°With this Dharma treasure, we might be able to completely resolve the plague this time.¡± ¡°Hmm? Treasure pill-type Dharma treasure?¡± To be honest, this was the first time Hua Mengyou had heard of such a Dharma treasure. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°However, refining this Dharma treasure probably requires many spiritual herbs and precious materials. My Jiang family alone is probably not enough to gather all the spiritual herbs and precious materials needed to refine it. So. I¡¯m afraid I still need the help of your sect and the fellow Daoists of the Heavenly Yue Sect.¡± At the end, Jiang Chengxuan had already cupped his fists in a certain direction. There. Two figures, one red and one blue, suddenly appeared. The one wearing the fiery red Daoist robe was Elder Flowing Fire from the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. As for the beautiful woman in an ice-blue dress, she was the Ice Fairy of the Heavenly Yue Sect, Wen Shujun. Hua Mengyou clearly did not expect the two of them to appear at this moment. She did not dare to be negligent and hurriedly bowed to the two of them. ¡°Greetings, Elder Flowing Fire and Senior Wen.¡± ¡°Good.¡± Elder Flowing Fire smiled and nodded at Hua Mengyou. Wen Shujun also nodded slightly. But then, the two of them turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan. Elder Flowing Fire said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, can I ask what the name of the treasure pill-type Dharma treasure you want to refine is? If you can successfully refine it, how confident are you in eradicating this plague?¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t hide it and immediately replied, ¡°This treasure is called the Heavenly Treasure Pill. If we can successfully refine it, the chances of completely getting rid of this plague are about 80%.¡± Jiang Chengxuan was obviously being conservative. In fact. With the ability of the Heavenly Treasure Pill, he was 100% confident in getting rid of this plague once and for all. However, Jiang Chengxuan also knew that he shouldn¡¯t be too cocky. Even so, his words still impressed Elder Flowing Fire and Wen Shujun. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect this treasure to be so powerful.¡± Elder Flowing Fire could not help but praise, ¡°In that case, my sect will fully support Fellow Daoist Jiang in refining this treasure.¡± At the side, Wen Shujun also nodded. ¡°I can also make the decision that Heavenly Yue Sect will also fully support Fellow Daoist Jiang in refining this treasure. I wonder what materials you need?¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan handed two jade slips to Elder Flowing Fire and Wen Shujun. Then, he smiled and said, ¡°The spiritual herbs and precious materials I lack have been engraved in this jade slip. The two of you can take a look and see if there are any spiritual herbs and precious materials available in your sect.¡± Elder Flowing Fire and Wen Shujun immediately took the jade slip and placed it on their foreheads to read it carefully with their divine senses. After a while. Elder Flowing Fire said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, we have the Spiritual Yang Profound Jade, Purple Myrtle Flower, and True Star Jade Marrow in the Jade Water Sword Pavilion.¡± At this moment, Wen Shujun also said, ¡°The Heavenly Yue Sect has the hundred-knot purple vine leaves.¡± Elder Flowing Fire said, ¡°Only the True Essence Wood and the Shaoyang Dew Grass are not available. Perhaps, we have to ask other Fellow Daoists.¡± ¡°I know who has these two things.¡± Hua Mengyou suddenly spoke.. Chapter 335 - Chapter 335: Intense Battle with Shangguan Quanhong Chapter 335: Intense Battle with Shangguan Quanhong Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing her words, Jiang Chengxuan, Elder Flowing Fire, and Wen Shujun could not help but turn to look at her. Hua Mengyou said, ¡°Some time ago, I followed Shifu to visit Senior Kun Xu. There, 1 saw those two things with my own eyes.¡± ¡°Fellow Daoist Kun Xu?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and the other two could not help but feel excited. Wen Shujun said, ¡°If Fellow Daoist Kun Xu, I might have a way to get those two things from him. However, those two things are not cheap. If we want to get them from him, I¡¯m afraid we have to pay a price.¡± Both Wen Shujun and Elder Flowing Fire knew very well that if you wanted to take something from him, you definitely could not use the tactic of moral coercion. They had to pay the corresponding price. Moreover, Daoist Kun Xu was not a nobody, but a Golden Core cultivator on the same level as them. In that case, they should respect him even more. Therefore, in the next moment, Elder Flowing Fire immediately expressed his stance. ¡°If Fellow Daoist Kun Xu is willing to hand over those two items, 1 can give him an incomplete manual of a divination technique.¡± As everyone knew, Daoist Kun Xu was proficient in divination. Therefore, he was thirsty for any manual or cultivation technique related to divination. Since Elder Flowing Fire was willing to use an incomplete manual of a divination technique to exchange, they should be able to obtain two spiritual items from Daoist Kun Xu without a hitch. After all, the True Essence Wood and the Shaoyang Dew Grass were only false Level 4 spiritual items. To Golden Core cultivators like them, it was not very precious. Moreover, this matter was related to the plague. Daoist Kun Xu had no reason to refuse. That was the truth. When Wen Shujun took the incomplete manual given by Elder Flowing Fire and came to Mount Kun Xu where Daoist Kun Xu was, Daoist Kun Xu agreed readily and handed over the True Essence Wood and the Shaoyang Grass Dew. When all the materials were handed to Jiang Chengxuan, he immediately began to refine the Heavenly Treasure Pill. Because of the memories and experience instilled by the system, Jiang Chengxuan was able to refine the Heavenly Treasure Pill smoothly. About a week later. A round and flawless jade pill that was about the size of a football was refined by Jiang Chengxuan. As soon as Jiang Chengxuan successfully refined the Heavenly Treasure Pill, he entered Sangming County with Wen Shujun and Elder Flowing Fire. Rustle. As Jiang Chengxuan activated this pill, a refreshing medicinal fragrance immediately wafted out. The few of them saw it clearly that wherever the medicinal fragrance passed, gray mist suddenly evaporated in the air. After the mortals and cultivators who were infected by the plague inhaled the medicinal fragrance emitted by the Heavenly Treasure Pill, gray mist also floated out of their bodies and then was purified by the medicinal pill. This scene instantly made Elder Flowing Fire and Wen Shujun, who were accompanying him, look pleasantly surprised. According to this rate, it would probably not be long before the plague in the entire Liang Nation was completely eliminated. This was naturally a great thing for Jiang Chengxuan and the entire Liang Nation. However, for someone hiding in the dark, it was undoubtedly bad news. This person was the Plague Demon that Jiang Chengxuan and the others had mentioned before. His real name was Shangguan Quanhong. The demonic technique he cultivated was called the Plague Calamity Scripture. By bringing about a large-scale plague that killed hundreds of thousands of mortals and cultivators, he could absorb enough Plague Qi from them to increase his cultivation and strength. His intrinsic demonic treasure, the Plague Banner, had pretty much the same usage. Unfortunately, things had not gone well for him all these years. Although he had killed millions of mortals, his Plague Banner was only at the mid-grade Level 4 and his cultivation stagnated at the sixth level of the Golden Core. If he could take this opportunity to kill a few more millions of mortals and low-level cultivators, his cultivation and intrinsic demonic treasure would have a high chance of breaking through to the late-stage Golden Core. But the most important reason he spread a plague in the Liang Nation was to make all the mortals and low-level cultivators in the Liang Nation panic. It could be imagined that if this matter continued beyond a certain period of time, it would definitely be a huge blow to the prestige of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and the Heavenly Yue Sect. At that time, once the war between Liang Nation and the Zheng Nation broke out, the Zheng Nation would have a natural advantage. It was even very likely that they would annex a large amount of Liang Nation¡¯s territory. Shangguan Quanhong was under the orders of the Shangguan family to do so. Hundreds of years ago, he was expelled from the Shangguan family because he cultivated demonic techniques, but in reality, that was just a show the Shangguan family put up for outsiders to see. All these years, Shangguan Quanhong had always been in close contact with the Shangguan family.. Chapter 336 - Chapter 336: Intense Battle with Shangguan Quanhong (2) Chapter 336: Intense Battle with Shangguan Quanhong (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The Shangguan family provided him with resources and information. Shangguan Quanhong, on the other hand, helped the Shangguan family do some things that were atrocious and indecent. For example, killing people and spreading the plague. Unfortunately, because of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Heavenly Treasure Pill, all of Shangguan Quanhong¡¯s plans and arrangements had begun to show signs of failure. Thinking of this, Shangguan Quanhong was filled with resentment. Demonic cultivators were usually very extreme. Convinced that Jiang Chengxuan had ruined his plan, he decided that he would definitely take revenge on Jiang Chengxuan. He was no match for Jiang Chengxuan and the others now, but he could target the Jiang family instead. He wouldn¡¯t let this matter rest until Jiang Chengxuan learned his painful lesson. Therefore, in the following period of time, he stealthily approached near Mount Mystic Tai where the Jiang family was based and monitored closely the movements of the Jiang family, looking for an opportunity to take revenge. The opportunity came quickly. This day. Liu Linglong was bringing Jiang Yunrou and Jiang Yuncheng to a market under the Jiang family. Just as the group was 50 kilometers away from Mount Mystic Tai, a man in a black robe suddenly appeared in the air. This person was wearing a faceless mask. As soon as he appeared, he summoned a grayish-brown flag. He shook it gently. On the flag, large amounts of gray fog instantly surged out. In the gray fog, there seemed to be countless distorted faces wailing in pain. Liu Linglong¡¯s heart skipped a beat. She instantly recognized that the person was a demonic cultivator who had reached the Golden Core realm. With her, Jiang Yuncheng, and Jiang Yunrou¡¯s cultivation, it was impossible for them to resist the other party¡¯s attack. Just as the gray fog was about to engulf Liu Linglong and the other two, a jade-colored treasure pill suddenly appeared in the air. The treasure pill emitted a rich medicinal fragrance, accompanied by a refreshing smell of vegetation. In the blink of an eye, more than half of the gray fog that surged over evaporated. At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure was revealed bit by bit like a painting on a drawing board. This immediately made Liu Linglong and the other two behind him reveal pleasant surprise. ¡°Brother Jiang!¡± ¡°Granduncle!¡± The black-robed figure opposite them didn¡¯t retreat. Instead, he suddenly shot out two cold beams of light from his eyes. He didn¡¯t expect Jiang Chengxuan to be hiding beside Liu Linglong and the other two without him noticing. However, it was good that Jiang Chengxuan was here. He could use this opportunity to kill this person to vent his anger. With this thought in mind, Shangguan Quanhong was about to activate his intrinsic Demonic Treasure when several powerful streaks of light suddenly flew over from the distant sky. From the aura, it was all spiritual pressure at the Golden Core realm. How come? Behind the mask, Shangguan Quanhong¡¯s expression changed drastically. He knew that he might have fallen into the trap they set for him. At that moment, he did not dare to stay any longer. An extremely powerful aura suddenly erupted from his body. He wanted to escape. However, at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Dharma treasure, the Golden Void Sword, suddenly burst out with an extremely dazzling sword light as it swooshed towards Shangguan Quanhong. ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± Shangguan Quanhong¡¯s eyes turned cold. How dare an early-stage Golden Core cultivator challenge me! Without hesitation, Shangguan Quanhong opened his mouth and spat. A pitch-black saber surrounded by layers of demonic Qi faced Golden Void Sword. He believed that with his sixth level Golden Core cultivation, he would definitely be able to repel Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Dharma treasure. Jiang Chengxuan, on the other hand, let out a strange sneer. Green, red, yellow, white, and blue light suddenly rose behind him. Looking at the black demonic saber that slashed at his Dharma treasure, the purple divine-grade Golden Core in his body trembled. In the next moment, the five lights merged into one and swept past the black demonic saber and Shangguan Quanhong at lightning speed. It was his intrinsic divine power, the Five-colored Divine Light. This divine power relied on the divine-grade Golden Core and his Yin-Yang Five Elements Spiritual Root as its foundation. It was hard to dodge and block. Therefore, in the next moment, Shangguan Quanhong¡¯s aura and the power of the demonic saber he summoned suddenly decreased by 30%. This shocked him. He did not understand what the five-colored light that Jiang Chengxuan had just summoned was. It actually had such terrifying power. BOOM! At the same time, the black demonic saber collided with the Golden Void Sword and immediately caused an earth-shattering fluctuation to spread. The sword light and saber light wreaked havoc, turning a small mountain five kilometers away into dust in the blink of an eye. Before Shangguan Quanhong could figure out the current situation, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure suddenly expanded, and the phantom of a dragon and an elephant flashed behind him. And a domineering aura of an Emperor surged out from his body. It was the Demon Suppressing Fist Technique and the divine power, Dragon Elephant Divine Power.. Chapter 337 - Chapter 337: Intense Battle with Shangguan Quanhong (3) Chapter 337: Intense Battle with Shangguan Quanhong (3) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations BOOM! Suddenly, there was a loud bang in the air. Immediately after, the Demon Suppressing Fist Technique, which was enhanced by the Infinite Wheel and the power of the Dragon Elephant, suddenly expanded hundreds of meters long and attacked Shangguan Quanhong. This fist technique was the natural nemesis of demonic cultivators. Therefore, when Shangguan Quanhong sensed the power of this fist, even with his sixth level Golden Core cultivation, he still panicked. Most importantly, the Golden Core cultivators who were rushing over to kill him were not far away. If he continued to be stranded here, he would probably die once he was surrounded by many Golden Cores. So. Shangguan Quanhong had no intention of taking Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Demon Suppressing Fist Technique head-on. With a flip of his hand, a talisman that emitted spatial fluctuations appeared in his hand. When Elder Flowing Fire, who had just rushed over, saw the talisman in Shangguan Quanhong¡¯s hand, his expression changed drastically. ¡°¡®Not good! That¡¯s a Level 4 Void Escape Talisman. Once it¡¯s successfully activated, it can allow him to escape a thousand miles in matters of seconds.¡± The distance of a thousand miles had already greatly exceeded the range of detection their divine senses could reach. At that time, given how cunning Shangguan Quanhong was, it would definitely be difficult for them to find him again. Most importantly, letting such a demonic cultivator who could create a large-scale plague escape would leave a ticking bomb for the future. So. If possible, this had to take this person down today no matter what. Jiang Chengxuan clearly knew this. Therefore, he resolutely used his primordial spirit attack. Burning Sun Arrow. In an instant, a terrifying arrow that was burning like the sun suddenly shot towards Shangguan Quanhong¡¯s Primordial Spirit. Before Shangguan Quanhong could activate the Level 4 Escape Talisman in his hand, the Burning Sun Arrow had already hit his Primordial Spirit. In an instant, Shangguan Quanhong felt an incomparably blazing flame chipping away at his Primordial Spirit. This gave him an unprecedented sense of threat. Without wasting a second, he sent his Intrinsic Plague Banner into his sea of consciousness. Thick gray fogs rolled out of the banner, accompanied by a large number of distorted and wailing human faces. Those were all cultivators and mortals who had been killed by him and had their souls extracted. Rustle. There was not much happening on the physical level, but an extremely terrifying scene appeared on the Primordial Spirit level. Large balls of red flames kept evaporating the gray fogs and the distorted faces. The flames and the gray fogs intertwined, mixed with deafening roars. However, the cultivators outside could not hear any of this apart from those who had reached the Golden Core and above. By the time Shangguan Quanhong used his Intrinsic Demon Treasure to counter Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Primordial Spirit attack, he had already missed the best opportunity to escape. Elder Flowing Fire, Wen Shujun, and Shen Ruyan, who had rushed over from Mount Mystic Tai, had already arrived and surrounded him. Wen Shujun took out an ice shield and temporarily enveloped all of them. This method was to prevent Shangguan Quanhong from using the Level 4 Escape Talisman to run away.. Chapter 338 - Chapter 338: Plan to Take Back the Myriad Wind Forest Chapter 338: Plan to Take Back the Myriad Wind Forest Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Seeing that his path of escape was blocked, Shangguan Quanhong became ruthless. He suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood essence on the black demonic saber. Buzz, buzz, buzz! The black demonic saber suddenly erupted with a soaring blood light. Its power was at least twice as strong as before. It was also at this moment that Jiang Chengxuan used his Five-colored Divine Light again to bring the power of the black demonic saber down by 30%. As a result, Shangguan Quanhong felt an inexplicable weakness in his Dharmic power and Primordial Spirit. The Dharmic power in his body almost flowed in reverse. Fortunately, he reacted in time and stabilized his state. However, now, his only chance of survival was cut off by Jiang Chengxuan. Elder Flowing Fire and Wen Shujun were both mid-stage Golden Core cultivators and were naturally experienced in grasping opportunities. Just as Shangguan Quanhong¡¯s aura fell, the two of them attacked in joint. A red fire lotus appeared in Elder Flowing Fire¡¯s palm. He pushed it gently and it immediately shot towards Shangguan Quanhong. Along the way, a long charred mark was left in the air. Wen Shujun was not to be outdone. She raised her hand. In the air, an ice-blue flying sword with a cold aura slashed at Shangguan Quanhong¡¯s head. At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who had rushed over, were naturally not idle. The two of them attacked at the same time. The Golden Void Sword and the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer slashed at Shangguan Quanhong¡¯s black demonic saber with a great might to prevent it from returning to Shangguan Quanhong¡¯s hand. There was a loud bang. Shangguan Quanhong was instantly sent flying. In the end, Elder Flowing Fire took out a Flowing Fire Golden Needle and stabbed it into Shangguan Quanhong¡¯s glabella, nailing him in the air. The corpse was also burned to ashes by Elder Flowing Fire. After killing Shangguan Quanhong, the root cause of this plague was finally resolved. The four of them opened his storage bag and found that most of it was filled with blood pills and demonic artifacts used by demonic cultivators, as well as a few demonic cultivation techniques. Jiang Chengxuan and the others had no use for the cultivation techniques and blood pills other than the demonic artifacts that could be smelted. In the end, they decided to destroy the blood pills and demonic cultivation techniques that were useless. The remaining spiritual herbs and spiritual stones were divided among the four of them. It was worth about 20,000 to 30,000 spiritual stones. Therefore, killing demonic cultivators, even Golden Core demonic cultivators, usually yielded pitifully little. However, demonic cultivators were extremely dangerous. Once they spotted one, they had no choice but to kill him. Otherwise, he might cause an immeasurable disaster like this. A few days later. Jiang Chengxuan had already used the Heavenly Treasure Pill to completely eliminate the lingering plague. When he and Shen Ruyan returned to the Jiang family, the couple entered their cave abodes and began to cultivate in seclusion. This time, both of them had more important things to do. Jiang Chengxuan needed to fuse the Yin-Yang Divine Jade he had obtained from the Jade Water Sword Pavilion with his Dual Polarity Divine Mountain to transform the Level 4 Dharma treasure embryo into a true Level 4 Dharma treasure. Secondly, he wanted to see if he could use the false Level 4 Demon Core and Level 4 Demon Core he obtained during the demon beast riot to refine the Purple Heaven Pill and Core Formation Pill. The former was the best spiritual pill to help one break through to the Violet Palace Realm, while the latter was the best spiritual item to help one break through to the Golden Core Realm. As for Shen Ruyan, she had to find a way to upgrade her Dharma treasure. Fortunately, after the demon beast riot that day, the couple obtained a lot of Level 4 weapon refinement materials. In addition, she had also obtained the Orchid Lightning Liquid from the things she left behind in her previous life. This item was the main material used to refine a Level 4 lightning-element Dharma treasure. If everything went smoothly, she should be able to gain a lot. Just like that. In the blink of an eye, three years had passed. In the past three years, Jiang Chengxuan had used the Yin-Yang Divine Jade to successfully upgrade his Dual Polarity Divine Mountain to a Level 4 Dharma treasure. At the same time, he used the false Level 4 Demon Core to successfully refine two furnaces of Purple Heaven Pills and obtained a total of five Purple Heaven Pills. This success rate made Jiang Chengxuan realize that he was still a short distance away from becoming a true Level 4 alchemist. If he rashly attempted to refine a Level 4 pill, especially a Level 4 pill that was very difficult to refine like the Core Formation Pill, there would be a very high chance of failure. In order to ensure that he wouldn¡¯t waste the Level 4 Demon Core, Jiang Chengxuan decided to hand the task of refining the Core Formation Pills to Shen Ruyan. Shen Ruyan did not disappoint him. In the last three months of her seclusion, Shen Ruyan successfully refined a furnace of Core Formation Pills and obtained a total of three. If this news spread, it would definitely cause countless Violet Palace cultivators to rush over to the Jiang family, on the off chance that they might be able to get one. However, the couple naturally wouldn¡¯t make it public. Fortunately, medicinal pills like the Core Formation Pill and the Purple Heaven Pill that were used to assist in breakthroughs of major realms could be preserved for about a hundred years. They could store it in the family treasury vault and see if anyone could use it in the future. Of course. If necessary, they would also take out one or two to exchange for the resources they needed.. Chapter 339 - Chapter 339: Plan to Take Back the Myriad Wind Forest (2) Chapter 339: Plan to Take Back the Myriad Wind Forest (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Currently, the Jiang family didn¡¯t lack resources. What they lacked was people who could use these resources. Apart from that, Shen Ruyan also successfully upgraded her Five Lightning Immortal Slayer to Level 4. Moreover, she used the Orchid Lightning Liquid to refine a Level 4 Dharma treasure that could be used to trap enemies. She named it the Orchid Lightning Net. Once used, not only could it instantly trap the enemy, but the net could also erupt with extremely powerful water-element lightning to paralyze the enemy. Lastly, it was about the Shen family of the Yun Nation. About five months into their seclusion period, they received a message from the Shen family, saying that they had agreed to move to the Liang Nation. However, before that, they still needed to sell their existing industries and resources. Especially the Level 3 spiritual vein on the Splendid Jade Mountain. They had to find a good buyer. Fortunately, everything went smoothly. About half a year ago, the Shen family had already settled everything. Now, they were waiting for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to go over and lead them to the Liang Nation. With the assets the Shen family currently had, it was not too difficult to buy a Level 3 spiritual vein in the Liang Nation. The real problem was how to move their entire family to the Liang Nation. Such a huge activity would definitely attract a lot of attention, especially from the demon beasts. If things went wrong, they might be ambushed by the demon beasts. Fortunately, at this moment, Zheng Pelong of the Ganyang Sect sent a message to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. The content was to invite them to help the Yun Nation take back the Myriad Wind Forest. For this, the Ganyang Sect had gathered many Golden Core cultivators. However, the key element to this plan was Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. As everyone knew, because they killed the Wolf King back then, they were wanted by the Level 5 Demon Emperor. This caused many Level 4 demon kings to have designs on Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. They wanted to take their heads to the Level 5 Demon Emperor to receive rewards. Unfortunately, the two of them kept staying in the Liang Nation. Even if the Level 4 demon kings wanted to attack them, they could not find a chance. Last time the couple left the Yun Nation, they kept a low profile and rushed back as soon as they were done. By the time the Level 4 demon kings found out, it was already too late. Now, Zheng Pelong wanted to use the two of them as bait to lure out the demon kings in the Myriad Wind Forest and capture them all in one go. As long as the Level 4 demon kings in the Myriad Wind Forest were dealt with, the remaining low-level demon beasts were naturally nothing to worry about. However, if they wanted Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to be bait, the couple would undoubtedly have to take a huge risk. Zheng Pelong didn¡¯t have much confidence that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan would agree. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had already arrived at the Yun Nation without alerting anyone and arrived at Zheng Pelong¡¯s cave abode. When they saw Zheng Pelong, both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were rather respectful. In the past, Zheng Pelong had taken special care of the two of them. They wouldn¡¯t forget this favor. That was the main reason why Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan came immediately upon receiving the message. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Senior Zheng, to be honest, on account of you, my wife and I will not refuse to help the Yun Nation take back the Myriad Wind Forest. However, there is a prerequisite. We need to know the information on everyone involved in this operation, as well as the information of all the Level 4 demon kings in the Myriad Wind Forest.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s request, Zheng Pelong immediately nodded and agreed without any hesitation. ¡°That¡¯s not a problem. 1 can tell you who are involved in this operation. In fact, you know most of them. Apart from the three Golden Cores of the Ganyang Sect, Meng Lanzhu and Sage He Yun of the North Cloud Sect, Situ Zhan of the Starlight Sect, and Feng Wuya, who had just advanced to the Golden Core a few years ago, I also invited the Golden Core independent cultivator of our Yun Nation, Daoist Yi Chen. Including the two of you, there will be a total of ten Golden Core cultivators. As far as 1 know, there are only two Level 4 demon kings in the Myriad Wind Forest. They are our old opponent, the wolf king of the Secluded Mountain, and a Level 4 Poisonous Fire Lizard. Of course. This is only the information available to us. After the news of your arrival is spread, I believe that at least two to three Level 4 demon kings might descend to the Myriad Wind Forest. As long as we keep it a secret, those Level 4 demon kings will definitely not think that this is actually a hunting operation against them. It¡¯s also an excellent opportunity for the Yun Nation cultivators to take back the Myriad Wind Forest.¡± After hearing Zheng Pelong¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan weighed their options. They realized that if everything went according to Zheng Pelong¡¯s plan, there was a high chance of success. However, among the people who were involved, Hong Tianqi of the Ganyang Sect and Sage He Yun of the North Cloud Sect did not have a good relationship with them. There was even some hostility. If they did something out of line, the couple couldn¡¯t guarantee what would happen. As if reading the couple¡¯s thoughts, Zheng Pelong continued, ¡°I know that you have some unhappy interactions with Elder Hong of my sect and Sage He Yun of the North Cloud Sect. To be honest, 1 don¡¯t have a good relationship with the two of them either. However, you don¡¯t have to worry. At that time, before the operation begins, all of us will sign a blood oath contract. If anyone dares to play dirty tricks in the operation or deliberately ruin it, not only will they suffer the backlash of the contract, but we will also hold them accountable.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded in approval when they heard that there would be a blood oath contract. Once one violated it, all kinds of strange disasters would befall him. Now, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had no objections to helping Zheng Pelong and the others take back the Myriad Wind Forest. However, before they agreed, they had to make clear the corresponding remuneration and the distribution of the spoils of war. On this matter, Jiang Chengxuan raised three conditions. First of all, the two of them had to take 30% of the spoils of war and have the right to choose first. Secondly, they wanted three sets of cultivation technique manuals below Level 4 or cultivation techniques. Jiang Chengxuan naturally wanted these things for the other Jiang family members. After all, currently, the Jiang family lacked such inheritance the most. Although in the past, the Jiang family had obtained many similar things from outside, they were not complete and systematic. It was unlike true sect inheritances that could be cultivated and learned step by step. Regarding this, Zheng Pelong said that it shouldn¡¯t be a big problem. After all, what Jiang Chengxuan wanted was only inheritances below Level 4. He would not be too stingy with that. As for the last condition. It was to ask them to help the Shen family move to the Liang Nation.. Chapter 340 - Chapter 340: Killing the Demon King Chapter 340: Killing the Demon King Translator: Hcnyce Translations Editor: Henyee Translations It had to be known that if a cultivation family wanted to move to another nation, it was by no means an easy task. It was not as easy as just bringing a group of cultivators into the Liang Nation. There were many weak mortals they had to bring along, many resources, and so on. If it was not handled well, it would lead to very serious consequences. One single mistake might cause countless casualties on the mortal side. This was especially demoralizing for a cultivation family. Therefore, whenever the entire family moved, the person in charge of the family would make full preparations to avoid any accidents. During this process, if they could obtain the help of the few Golden Core sects in the Yun Nation, it would undoubtedly be much smoother. Regarding this, Zheng Pelong also did not refuse. Instead, he readily agreed. After that, the three of them discussed some details. In the end, Jiang Chengxuan said that he would also invite one or two friends to join him, Just in case. As for the exact time, the two sides agreed to set it at two months later. As soon as Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan returned to the Liang Nation, they went straight to the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and found Hua Mengyou¡¯s shifu, Gu Yuefeng, hoping that he could help. The two of them had the Sword Intent Token that Gu Yuefeng gave them many years ago. In addition, their operation this time was to help the Yun Nation take back the Myriad Wind Forest. Should their operation succeed, it would be both beneficial to the Liang Nation and the Yun Nation. Myriad Wind Forest was the hub of the passageway between the two nations. Once it was taken back, it would be very convenient for the two nations to communicate. At that time, its role would be of great significance in dealing with the possible war between the five nations or the demon beast riot in the future. So. Without much hesitation, Gu Yuefeng agreed to the couple¡¯s invitation. After that, Jiang Chengxuan originally wanted to invite the Jade Water Sword Pavilion1 s Pavilion Master, Hou Dongbai. Unfortunately, Hou Dongbai was currently in seclusion, so they didn¡¯t disturb him. Just like that, two months passed quickly. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan went to the Myriad Wind Forest as promised. However, this time, they did not hide their auras, but they did not swagger into the Myriad Wind Forest either. That would make the demon beasts suspicious. After demon beasts reached Level 3, some of them had already developed intelligence. As for Level 4 demon kings, other than some special species, most of them had brains that were not inferior to humans. Therefore, if you were to reveal your intention, it was inevitable that they would notice it. Once that happened, it would make this operation unnecessarily harder. At this moment, on a certain mountain peak in the Myriad Wind Forest. The Poisonous Fire Lizard, which was surrounded by colorful poisonous fog, suddenly arrived at the cave abode of the Wolf King. The Wolf King, who was sitting cross-legged like a human) suddenly opened its eyes. It looked at the Poisonous Fire Lizard and said coldly, ¡°Lizard, what brought you here?¡¯1 Hearing the Wolf King¡¯s words, two flames rose in the Pisonous Fire Lizard¡¯s eyes, but they were extinguished in an instant. It then said in a slightly hoarse voice, ¡°Wolf, I came to look for you today because 1 have something important to discuss with you.¡± ¡°You have something important to discuss with me?¡± The Wolf King immediately revealed a mocking expression and said bluntly, ¡°What important things can you have? Don¡¯t tell me you want to continue expanding your territory. If that¡¯s the case, you¡¯ll be disappointed today.¡± These words immediately angered the Poisonous Fire Lizard. Its eyes suddenly flashed with a ferocious light. The colorful poisonous fog on its body surged. But in the end, it suppressed the anger and said in a deep voice, ¡°I¡¯m not here to bicker with you but to discuss something very important. Do you know where the guy who killed the Wolf King of Mount Fu is now?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Hearing the Poisonous Fire Lizard¡¯s words, the Wolf King¡¯s originally teasing expression immediately froze. It said in a low voice, ¡°Lizard, what are you trying to say?¡± As a wolf, no one knew better than it the status of the Wolf King of Mount Fu was in the wolf race. Its ancestor, the Level 5 Wolf Emperor, had once said that if anyone could behead the person who killed the Wolf King of Mount Fu, they would be able to receive its personal nurturing. The Wolf King of the Secluded Mountain naturally yearned to be nurtured by its ancestor. Unfortunately, with its strength, if it encountered the person who killed the Wolf King of Mount Fu alone, not to mention beheading him, it didn¡¯t have the slightest confidence that it could escape alive. However, the Wolf King was not stupid. When it heard the Poisonous Eire Lizard¡¯s words, it immediately realized something. The Poisonous Fire Lizard chuckled and said, ¡°Looks like you already understand. That¡¯s right. Not long ago, my subordinates happened to discover the traces of those two people. They are currently in the Myriad Wind Forest. What do you think? Do you want to attack them together? If we can get rid of them, it will be very beneficial to both of us.¡± With its guess confirmed, the Wolf King was tempted. However, it was cautious by nature and quickly calmed down.. It then said with a hint of suspicion, Chapter 341 - Chapter 341: Killing the Demon King (2) Chapter 341: Killing the Demon King (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°As far as I know, those two people have already reached the Golden Core. How could your subordinates discover their traces? Could it be that it¡¯s a trap?¡± The Poisonous Fire Lizard immediately smiled smugly. ¡°Wolf, I know you¡¯re cautious by nature, but you can rest assured about this. The one who discovered them was a talented junior of mine. The bestowed talent of my junior is to see through other people¡¯s disguise technique. Coincidentally, when they just stepped into the Myriad Wind Forest, they were discovered by my junior. This is a heaven-sent opportunity. If you don¡¯t plan to attack, I¡¯ll do it myself.¡± Hearing the Poisonous Fire Lizard¡¯s explanation, the Wolf King more or less let down its guard. However, it still said seriously, ¡°From the looks of it, the probability of this being their scheme is not high. However, you also know that with our strength combined, it will probably be quite difficult to deal with them. Therefore, we need to find helpers.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve already thought of that.¡± The Poisonous Fire Lizard said, ¡°Now, let¡¯s send a message to the Blood-striped Eagle King and the One-Eyed Ice Toad nearby. If possible, it would be best to call the Hundred Feet Spider King along. With the five of us joining forces, no matter how extraordinary their strength is, they can forget about taking a step out of the Myriad Wind Forest.¡± Just as the Wolf King and the Poisonous Fire Lizard were about to contact the other Level 4 Demon Kings, the eight Golden Cores of the Yun Nation had already snuck into the Myriad Wind Forest with the help of a Level 4 stealth array. This array was called the Reverse Spiritual Formation, created jointly by the three Golden Core sects of the Yun Nation. It was specially for today¡¯s operation. With the power of this array, even if they encountered a Level 4 Demon King with the ability to see through disguises, they wouldn¡¯t need to be afraid of being discovered. Time passed bit by bit. About a day later, when Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were about to walk out of the Myriad Wind Forest, a large number of spider webs suddenly appeared in front of them. Layers upon layers. In the blink of an eye, they were surrounded. Seeing this, the couple couldn¡¯t help but look at each other. Without hesitation, the two of them immediately took out their intrinsic Dharma treasures. The Golden Void Sword and the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer. There was a series of sizzling sounds. The layers of spiderwebs that blocked their path were torn apart by the Golden Void Sword and the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer. The two of them immediately rushed out. However, at this moment, an even larger and denser spider web descended from above. At the same time, the two Level 4 demon beasts, the Wolf King and the Poisonous Fire Lizard, also revealed themselves. They attacked Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan from both sides. Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! In the air, countless green claw shadows suddenly shot towards Jiang Chengxuan like blades. On Shen Ruyan¡¯s side, large amounts of colorful poisonous fog turned into a tornado that was a hundred meters tall and swept towards her. Seeing this, the couple snorted. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Golden Void Sword suddenly emitted a brilliant sword light. There was a soft clang. The claw shadows that were swooshing over dropped to the ground on its own. Even the spider webs that closed in on him and Shen Ruyan were torn into pieces. Meanwhile, A five-colored lightning suddenly rose from Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Lightning Immortal Slayer. There was a loud bang. The colorful poisonous fog tornado that was sweeping towards her was chipped away inch by inch by the five-colored lightning and disappeared at last. This scene sent a shudder down the Wolf King and the Poisonous Fire Lizard. Obviously, the strength the couple could wield as newly-advanced Golden Cores had exceeded their expectations. If they were given more time, it was unimaginable how terrifying they would be in the future. At the thought of this, the two demons¡¯ desire to kill the couple intensified. The Poisonous Fire Lizard suddenly opened its mouth. With a rumble, a large red fireball mixed with poisonous fog flew towards the two of them. At the same time, behind Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, the Hundred Feet Spider King and the One-Eyed Ice Toad also appeared. Croak! The One-Eyed Ice Toad suddenly let out a strange cry. In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt a buzz in their heads, as if something was infiltrating into the depths of their consciousness. This was actually an innate divine power specially targeted at the Primordial Spirit. Fortunately, the two of them cultivated Primordial Spirit techniques and had certain resistance towards Primordial Spirit attacks. Especially Jiang Chengxuan. In his sea of consciousness, there was the Primordial Spirit Treasure, the Vast Heaven Divine Jade, protecting him. The couple quickly shook off the effect the Primordial Spirit brought. However, at this moment, a series of air-tearing sounds suddenly sounded. Strings of spider thread shot towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan like sharp arrows. This time, every spider thread carried the power of a Level 4. This wasn¡¯t something the couple could afford to be careless. Crackle- Just as Shen Ruyan activated the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer with all her might and was about to block all the spider thread, a roar suddenly came from above their heads. A blood-red eagle with an incomparably cold and ferocious gaze and a wingspan of a thousand feet suddenly dived down at the two of them. Five demon kings! Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes narrowed. Jiang Chengxuan raised his hand. A small mountain suddenly expanded and became ten thousand feet tall in the blink of an eye. There was a series of explosions. The attacks of the Blood-striped Eagle King, the Hundred Feet Spider King, and the Poisonous Fire Lizard were all blocked by this treasure. Just as the five demon kings were about to launch another attack, eight terrifying auras suddenly surged out from the void. Immediately after, eight Level 4 Dharma treasures attacked the five Level 4 Demon Kings. This caught the five demon kings completely off guard. ¡°Eight human Golden Core cultivators! How is this possible?¡± However, what answered them was another eight attacks. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t stay idle. The two of them joined the others. This time, the ones being besieged were actually the five Level 4 demon kings. Ten human Golden Core cultivators against five Level 4 demon kings. In terms of numbers, the human had the absolute upper hand. Five Level 4 demon kings were naturally no match for them. Therefore, in the next moment, the five demon kings resolutely chose to escape. Five streaks of light flew in five different directions. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and the others immediately focused their attacks on the Blood-striped Eagle King and the Hundred Feet Spider King. The Blood-striped Eagle King and the Hundred Feet Spider King did not expect that all their attacks would be focused on the two of them. Fear immediately appeared in their eyes. The Blood-striped Eagle King and the Hundred Feet Spider King would not be able to withstand the combined attack of five Golden Core cultivators, let alone ten. There were two screams. The Hundred Feet Spider King died tragically on the spot. Although the Blood-striped Eagle King dodged one or two attacks, the remaining attacks still severely injured it. In the end, it was killed by Nangong Baizhan and Meng Lanzhu in the air. After that, the remaining Golden Core cultivators did not linger at all. They split into groups of three and chased after the Wolf King, the Poisonous Fire Lizard, and the One-Eyed Ice Toad. The One-Eyed Ice Toad was the most unlucky. It had just flown a thousand meters when a sword light slashed at it. It did not expect that in addition to the ten Golden Core cultivators, there was actually another Golden Core cultivator hidden in the dark. Furthermore, the strength of this cultivator was shockingly at the late-stage Golden Core realm. With just one strike, it was severely injured on the spot. In the end, it was killed by Sage He Yun, Situ Zhan, and Feng Wuya, who rushed over.. Chapter 342 - Chapter 342: Integrating into the Jiang Family, War Begins Chapter 342: Integrating into the Jiang Family, War Begins Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Zheng Pelong also caught up to the escaping Wolf King. This demon beast could be said to be an ¡°old friend¡± of the Ganyang Sect. In the past few demon beast riots, the Ganyang Sect had confronted this demon beast many times. However, today, this Wolf King would not be so lucky. Under the combined efforts of the three Golden Cores, there was no way the Wolf King that only had a mid-grade Level 4 combat strength could not escape. In no time, this demon beast was beheaded by Jiang Chengxuan, along with its Primordial Spirit. Soon, Hong Tianqi, Nangong Baizhan, Meng Lanzhu, and the independent Daoist Yi Chen also dealt with the demon beast they chased after. In this way, the five Level 4 demon kings in and around the Myriad Wind Forest all died in the hands of their human Golden Core cultivators. After killing the five demon kings, Zheng Pelong and the others did not rest, instead, they immediately sent a large number of cultivators to attack the Myriad Wind Forest. The outcome could be imagined. Without the demon kings presiding over the Myriad Wind Forest, the low-level demon beasts were quickly wiped out by the cultivators of the Ganyang Sect, the North Cloud Sect, and the Starlight Sect. It was not until a week later that the battle gradually came to an end. At this moment. In the meeting hall of rhe Ganyang Sect. Everyone sat together and began to discuss the distribution after the battle. It was not an exaggeration to say that the number of Level 4 demon kings killed in this operation was definitely the most in the Yun Nation in all these years. Everyone¡¯s attention was on the five Level 4 demon kings. After all, everything on a Level 4 demon king was a treasure. Their demon cores could be used to refine Core Formation Pill or Core Condensing Pill. Their fur could be used to draw Level 4 talismans and refine Dharma treasures. As for things like claws, spikes, and bones, they could also be used to refine offensive Dharma treasures. Even their blood was the main material used to make Level 4 cinnabar. in face of such temptation, if not for the fact that they had signed the blood oath contract beforehand, the Golden Core cultivators might have kicked up a conflict. According to the contract, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could get 30% of the gains. Moreover, they had the priority to choose. None of the Golden Cores present had any objections. Even Sage Fie Yun and Hong Tianqi, who were on relatively bad terms with them, didn¡¯t raise any objections. After all, the task that the couple had undertaken previously was the most dangerous one. Most importantly, without them as bait to get the demon kings to come out, it was simply impossible for them to obtain such a harvest. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not stand on ceremony either. They decisively took away the entire corpse of the Blood-striped Eagle King, including its demon core. Then, they took away the spider essence in the Hundred Feet Spider King¡¯s body. The demon core of the Blood-striped Eagle King could be used to refine Core Formation Pills or exchange for Level 4 spiritual items they needed. In particular, the couple planned to refine its wings into a flying Dharma treasure that could greatly increase their speed. As for the sharp claws, feathers, and so on, they could keep them for the time being to see if they could exchange for anything precious in the future. Or they could also use it to refine the treasures they needed. As for the spider essence in the Hundred Feet Spider King¡¯s body, they could try to refine it into a close-fitting inner armor to protect themselves. After that, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan brought up the other two requests they made to Zheng Pelong beforehand. It was the three inheritances below Level 4 and to help the Shen family move to Liang Nation. Everyone, including Zheng Pelong, nodded. Soon. The Ganyang Sect, the Starlight Sect, and the North Cloud Sect each took out a Level 3 inheritance. They were a five-element spell, the refinement method for a Level 3 Dharma treasure, and a Level 3 pill formula called the Revival Pill. This pill could replenish the Dharmic power consumed by cultivators. Although the three items were not particularly good, they were not bad either. At the very least, the Jiang family did not have these three things. They could be added to the family to increase the family¡¯s foundation. As for the last request, it was not something that could be done in a day or two. The three families each sent a large number of disciples to help the Shen family move to the Liang Nation through the Myriad Wind Forest. With Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, the two Golden Core cultivators, taking charge of the situation, the process was quite smooth sailing. About a year later. With the help of the three Golden Core sects, the entire Shen family arrived at the Liang Nation. Moreover, with the help of the Jiang family, they successfully bought a Level 3 spiritual vein not far from Mount Mystic Tai. They named the mountain where they settled down Mount Hyan. From then on, the Shen family could be considered to have taken root in the Liang Nation. From a certain perspective, their arrival also strengthened the strength of the entire Jiang family. Although the Shen family did not say it explicitly, anyone with any discernment knew that the current Shen family would definitely follow the lead of the Jiang family. At this moment. On the Xuanming Peak of Mount Mystic Tai. Shen Yuanlong, Shen Daoming, Xu Qian, and the three Violet Palace cultivators found Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and said that they wanted the Shen family to be integrated into the Jiang family.. Chapter 343 - Chapter 343: Integrating into the Jiang Family, War Begins Chapter 343: Integrating into the Jiang Family, War Begins (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations By doing so, the Shen family would become an affiliated family to the Jiang family. This was something the couple did not expect. Back then, the reason why they suggested that the Shen family move to Liang Nation was because they hoped that the two families could take care of each other. After all, as Golden Core cultivators, the couple spent the majority of their time in seclusion. The Shen family was far away in Yun Nation. If anything happened, they might not be able to rush to their aid. Moreover, the Jiang family was getting bigger and bigger. Relying on three Violet Palace cultivators was no longer sufficient. If the Shen family could help, it would undoubtedly make things much easier for the Jiang family. It could also greatly increase the strength and foundation of the two families. This was a win-win situation. Unexpectedly, the Shen family took the initiative to integrate into the Jiang family. Once it happened, the Shen family would lose their independence. However, the benefits were very obvious. First, it was the resources from the Jiang family. As long as the Shen family had enough contribution points, they could exchange for them from the Jiang family. This included the Purple Heaven Pill, Violet Palace Jade, the Five Elements Crystal, the Foundation Establishment Pill, and so on. If the Shen family had enough contribution points, it was not impossible to exchange the Core Formation Pill. However, if the Shen family did not integrate into the Jiang family, it would undoubtedly be much harder for them to get their hands on these precious items. Even if they had a special relationship with Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, it was useless. Firstly, as the ancestors of the Jiang family, they could not violate the rules they had set. Secondly, their current identities were the Jiang family¡¯s ancestor and not the Shen family¡¯s ancestor. Violet Palace Jade and Core Formation Pill were strategic resources. Even if no one in the family could use them for the time being, they would definitely not trade them off easily. Even if they planned to, the price would definitely not be low. Lastly, and most importantly, Shen Yuanlong, Shen Daoming, and those who were directly related to Shen Ruyan wouldn¡¯t just be the only ones who the Jiang family had to take care of. If they were to integrate into the Jiang family, the entire Shen family would be under the protection of the Jiang family. Shen Yuanlong and the other two clearly understood this, so they came to talk about this. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan naturally wouldn¡¯t refuse. And nor did the three Violet Palace cultivators of the Jiang family who had just rushed over. When this matter was completely settled, Only Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Shen Yuanlong, and Shen Daoming were left on Xuanming Peak. Shen Ruyan handed a Water Apricot Fruit to Shen Yuanlong. ¡°Fifth Granduncle, this fruit can help you increase 50 years worth of Dharmic power. After consuming it, you should be ready to break through to the ninth level of the Violet Palace. At that time, you might even have a chance of breaking through to the Golden Core realm.¡± Long ago, Shen Yuanlong had already reached the eighth level of the Violet Palace. The Apricot Fruit that Shen Ruyan gave him was exactly what he needed. There were only about three years left until the ten-year no-war period. During this period, every time the Jiang family increased their strength, they would have more hope of winning the war in the future. After Shen Yuanlong accepted the Apricot Fruit and bade farewell to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, the couple immediately prepared to use the Level 4 demon beast materials they had obtained to refine corresponding Level 4 Dharma treasures. This time, the couple decided to refine the treasures together. As an aid, Jiang Chengxuan cooperated with Shen Ruyan. The first thing they refined was a flying Dharma treasure that used the Blood-striped Eagle King¡¯s wings as the main material. The difficulty of refining this treasure was higher. Even with Shen Ruyan¡¯s refinement skills and Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s help, it still took nearly two years. Looking at how well-made the Dharma treasure was, it was no wonder that the couple had spent so much time and effort. The entire Dharma treasure was in the shape of a pair of red wings. There were many acceleration and floating array runes engraved on it. Combined with the material of this treasure, Once it was activated, it would be enough to triple Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s speed. ¡°Husband, give this Dharma treasure a name.¡± Shen Ruyan handed the Dharma treasure to Jiang Chengxuan and said with a smile. Jiang Chengxuan thought for a moment and said, ¡°Since this treasure is made from the wings of the Blood-striped Eagle King, let¡¯s call it the Blood Eagle Wings.¡± ¡°Blood Eagle Wings?¡± Shen Ruyan nodded. ¡°Not bad. Since you gave it a name, it¡¯ll be yours. As you know, with my speed, the potential of this flying Dharma treasure can¡¯t be completely unleashed. On the contrary, if you use it, you will be able to unleash greater power.¡± Hearing Shen Ruyan¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan only hesitated for a moment before nodding. ¡°Alright, but you have to take the inner armor that we are going to refine next. ¡°You also know that I have the Infinite Wheel, so my defensive ability is much stronger than yours. That Dharma treasure is more suitable for you.¡± Hearing that, Shen Ruyan nodded. Next, the couple used the spider essence to start refining the Level 4 defensive inner armor. Refining this Dharma treasure was clearly less difficult than refining the Blood Eagle Wings. However, it still took the couple more than a year. At this moment. The situation in the Cangnan Region was already very tense, especially so between the Liang Nation and the Zheng Nation. Many conflicts had broken out between the cultivators of both sides. This was because the rest period had ended. There was no longer a truce stopping the two sides. Therefore, the clashes and skirmishes had been intensifying day by day. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had just come out of their cave abodes when the family head, Jiang Renyi, came to look for them. From Jiang Renyi, the couple learned that at this moment, the Liang Nation and the Zheng Nation had already fought many times at the border, a place called Hundred Rivers Ridge. The Jade Water Sword Pavilion and the Heavenly Yue Sect had already sent a large number of low-level cultivators to that place. As for the Jiang family, they had also sent many Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment cultivators into the battlefield. Because the two of them were still in seclusion at that time, as the family head, Jiang Renyi did not disturb them and made a decision on his own. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan naturally wouldn¡¯t blame him for this. At the same time, they also learned from Jiang Renyi that the current situation of the war was only limited to the Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment Realm. It had not expanded to the first level of the Violet Palace Realm. However, from what Jiang Renyi said, the situation in Liang Nation was not particularly optimistic. It was no wonder. The Zheng Nation had more land and more cultivators than the Liang Nation. Without the support of the Yun Nation and the Yan Nation, it was normal that they were no match for the Zheng Nation for the time being. However, what made Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan puzzled was that this was only the early stage of the war, but the Golden Core forces of the Zheng Nation were all involved. Back then, what they demanded was an explanation from the Shangguan family. In the end, all the low-level cultivators in the Zheng Nation went to the battlefield. What were the other Golden Core forces in the Zheng Nation after? For camaraderie? That was unllikely. Only benefits and enough benefits could make them unite and not hesitate to start a war against the Liang Nation. So what benefits could there be that could make many Golden Core forces in the Zheng Nation join forces to fight against them? Just as this thought flashed through Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s minds, the communication jade talisman on their bodies suddenly lit up. The two of them quickly took out the communication jade talisman to check. As they read the message, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s expressions changed.. Chapter 344 - Chapter 344: Unforeseen Event in the Yan Nation Chapter 344: Unforeseen Event in the Yan Nation Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The message was from Hou Dongbai, the pavilion master of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. There were only a few words. ¡°The Yan Nation is in danger. Come to the Jade Water Sword Pavilion to discuss important matters!¡± From the tone of it, something big must have happened in the Yan Nation. At the thought of this, the couple exchanged a glance and immediately decided to go to the Jade Water Sword Pavilion to see what had happened in the Yan Nation. Soon, Jiang Chengxuan told Jiang Renyi about the contents of the message and told him to be prepared in case they needed to take countermeasures. As for himself, he quickly left Mount Mystic Tai with Shen Ruyan. In a moment, the two of them arrived at the Jade Water Sword Pavilion at the fastest speed. When she saw Jiang Chengxuan and his wife, Hua Mengyou, who had been specially waiting for them, immediately led them to the meeting hall. The two of them looked up and realized that not only were the five Golden Cores of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion present, but of the four Golden Cores of the Heavenly Yue Sect, three were present. This scene put a solemn look on the face of the couple. It goes without saying that what happened in the Yan Nation was no trivial matter. Seeing Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan arrive, Hou Dongbai, who was in charge of hosting the meeting, immediately stood up. After a simple exchange of pleasantries, Jiang Chengxuan cut to the chase. Hou Dongbai did not hesitate and immediately told the couple about the unforeseen event in the Yan Nation. It turned out. Just half a day ago. The four Golden Core forces of the Zheng Nation, the Shangguan family, the Guanglin Sect, the Primordial Yang Valley, and the Qing You Sect had joined forces with the Tao family, the Haiyun Sect, and Qian Fa Sect of the Shu Nation. In total, 14 Golden Core and 50 Violet Palace cultivators attacked the Golden Sun Sect in the southwest of the Yan Nation. They also used a Level 4 Array Breaking Bead. In an hour, the Level 4 Mountain-protecting Array of the Golden Sun Sect was broken. In the end, they killed two Golden Core cultivators, 20 Violet Palace cultivators and eight Foundation Establishment cultivators. Even thousands of Qi Refinement cultivators were ruthlessly killed. In the entire Golden Sun Sect, other than a few Qi Refinement Realm and Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators who were on a mission outside, no one escaped. Now, the cultivators of Zheng and Shu Nations had already reassembled and headed for the Golden Core family of Yan Nation, the Feng family. At this rate, if there were no reinforcements, the Feng family would soon follow in the footsteps of the Golden Sun Sect. Fortunately, the cultivators of the True Martial Sect and Mount Shaoyang Sect had already rushed to the Feng family. Among them was a Golden Core from the True Martial Sect and a Golden Core from Mount Shaoyang Sect. However, this level of help was not enough to fight back the siege of the seven Golden Core forces of Zheng and Shu. Once the Feng family¡¯s Mountain-protecting Array was broken, the entire Feng family and even the cultivators of the True Martial Sect and Mount Shaoyang Sect would be eliminated. For this reason, the True Martial Sect, Mount Shaoyang Sect, and the Feng family had already sent an urgent message to the Golden Core sects of the Liang and Yun nations, hoping that they could offer immediate help. Regarding this, the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and the Heavenly Yue Sect had already made a decision. The Jade Water Sword Pavilion was prepared to send Hou Dongbai, Gu Yuefeng, and another Golden Core elder called Yao Yifang to lead their disciples to the Yan Nation. As for the Heavenly Yue Sect, they were prepared to let the two Golden Core elders, Wen Shujun and Li Mingkong, lead their disciples to the Yan Nation. The remaining Golden Core elders were in charge of guarding the sect in case the enemy launched a sneak attack. After understanding the entire situation, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were quite shocked. They never expected the cultivators of Zheng and Shu to do such a thing. On this side, the low-level cultivators of the two sides were still fighting, but on the other side, the seven Golden Core forces had already teamed up to wipe out the Golden Sun Sect at lightning speed. At this moment, they had changed their target to the Feng family, aiming to take the Feng family down in the shortest time possible. At that time, with two of the four Golden Core forces of the Yan Nation gone, the remaining True Martial Sect and Mount Shaoyang Sect would definitely not be able to hold their ground for long. It could be said that this expected move had left the entire Yan Nation hanging by a thread. At the beginning of the war, almost everyone took it for granted that the battle would break out between the Liang Nation and the Zheng Nation first. However, everyone was caught off guard In the end. From the looks of it, the target of Zheng and Shu had clearly shifted from Liang Nation to Yan Nation. They wanted to swallow the entire Yan Nation in one swoop. This also explained why the seven Golden Core forces would join forces. As long as they annexed the entire Yan Nation, with the resources that the Yan Nation had, it was enough for the seven forces to have their fill. In the future, they could also use the Yan Nation as their stronghold to attack the Liang Nation and the Yun Nation.. Chapter 345 - Chapter 345: Unforeseen Event in the Yan Nation (2) Chapter 345: Unforeseen Event in the Yan Nation (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations From this, it could be seen how ambitious Zheng and Shu were. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately said to Hou Dongbai, ¡°Pavilion Master Hou, my Jiang family will definitely not sit on the sidelines. When the time comes, I will go to the Yan Nation with you.¡± Just now, the couple had already sent a voice transmission to each other. This time, Jiang Chengxuan would go to the Yan Nation with Hou Dongbai and the others to provide support. Shen Ruyan would be in charge of guarding the family in case anything happened. Jiang Chengxuan continued, ¡°Now, 1 want to know how many people from the Yun Nation are planning to send to the Yan Nation? And in what way should we travel to the Yan Nation?¡± It was obvious that the three forces of Liang Nation alone weren¡¯t enough to save the Feng family out of trouble. They might even suffer losses if they were ambushed. However, if the fellow Daoists of the Yun Nation came along, the situation would be very different. Hou Dongbai replied, ¡°There are fewer Golden Core cultivators in the Yun Nation than in the Liang Nation. However, Fellow Daoist Zheng Pelong of the Ganyang Sect had already sent me a message just now. He said that they would send four Golden Cores. Together with the six Golden Cores of our Liang Nation, in addition to the fellow Daoists of the Feng family, the True Martial Sect, and Mount Shaoyang Sect, the number of Golden Core cultivators was on par with that of the Zheng and Shu combined. As for how we travel to the Yan Nation¡­¡± At this point, Hou Dongbai paused for a moment before continuing. ¡°Many years ago, our three nations had secretly set up teleportation arrays. Only people above the Golden Core knew about this. So. When the time comes, we can use this teleportation array to enter the territory of Yan.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan heaved a sigh of relief. With four more Golden Cores of the Yun Nation participating in the rescue, there was hope to save the Feng family out of the dire straits. This was also the first time they had heard that the three nations had secretly set up a teleportation array in the early years. The two of them had just broken through to the Golden Core realm, so it was normal that they weren¡¯t aware of this. In fact, if not for the urgency of this matter, the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and the Heavenly Yue Sect would not have easily told the two of them about this. ¡°By the way¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan suddenly thought of another problem. Shen Ruyan said, ¡°Are Daoist Kun Xu and Daoist Hai Zhen not participating in this rescue operation?¡± At this moment, Li Mingkong from the Heavenly Yue Sect suddenly spoke. ¡°Fellow Daoist Kun Xu and Hai Zhen are both independent cultivator. As long as their interests are not under threat, they don¡¯t care who is in charge of this nation. Back then, the reason why they were willing to join us to eliminate the remaining members of the Seven Lotuses Demonic Sect was because demonic cultivators are our common enemy.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan understood after hearing this explaination. Indeed. Kun Xu and Hai Zhen did not have many responsibilities. There were not many disciples under them. The territory they occupied wasn¡¯t big either. Even if the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and the Heavenly Yue Sect of the Liang Nation were destroyed and replaced by the sects of the Zheng Nation and the Shu Nation, it would not affect them much. Similarly. If the sects of the Zheng Nation and Shu Nation occupied Liang Nation, They would not do anything to Kun Xu and Hai Zhen. On the contrary, they would try to rope them in. At the very least, they would not make enemies out of independent cultivators like them. So. Regarding this matter, Kun Xu and Hai Zhen would not side with anyone in particular. Unless someone had a good relationship with them to the point where they had no choice but to interfere. Otherwise, they would just stand by and watch the development of the situation. After that. They didn¡¯t waste any time. Jiang Chengxuan, Hou Dongbai, Gu Yuefeng, Yao Yifang, Wen Shujun, and Li Mingkong immediately left the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and arrived at the teleportation array that could take them to the Yan Nation. A Level 4 concealment and protective array was set up here. Without the corresponding array disc and teleportation token, not to mention teleporting, it was impossible to even discover this teleportation array. Because it was a long journey. In addition, the teleportation array could only teleport a limited number of people at a time. So. Be it the Jade Water Sword Pavilion, the Heavenly Yue Sect, or Jiang Chengxuan, they did not bring their disciples or juniors. Hou Dongbai quickly took out 100 mid-grade spiritual stones from his body and inserted them into the teleportation array in front of him. It was not enough to activate such a teleportation array with ordinary spiritual stones. Only spiritual stones above mid-grade could make it running. Buzz! As Hou Dongbai activated the teleportation token in his hand, The teleportation array immediately released a white light that enveloped the six people present. When the white light dissipated, Jiang Chengxuan and the others had already left Liang Nation and appeared at the other end. Looking at the surroundings, Li Mingkong, who had been to the Yan Nation many times, immediately recognized that this place was still a distance away from the Feng family. With the speed of Golden Cores, it would take them at least half a day to get there. If they had to conceal themselves and not be discovered by anyone, the shortest time would be about a day and a half. They didn¡¯t know if the Feng family could last that long. If the invaders still had a treasure like the Level 4 Array Breaking Bead, it would be very worrying. Fortunately, a top-notch strategic weapon like the Level 4 Array Breaking Bead was hard to come by even for Golden Core sects. In fact, even if Zheng and Shu did not rely on a Level 4 Array Breaking Bead, the current situation of the Feng family was still not looking good. The entire Feng family¡¯s Mountain-protecting Array was shaking continuously. The two Golden Core ancestors of the Feng family who were in charge of the array, Feng Zhinan and Feng Zhixuan, were already pale and the Dharmic power in their bodies was running out. If not for the Golden Core elder from the True Martial Sect, Duan Yidao, and the Golden Core elder from Mount Shaoyang Sect, Ge Yunlin, the Feng family would not have been able to hold on. However, even so, with the combined attack of 14 Golden Cores of Zheng and Shu, as well as 40-odd Violet Palace cultivators, the Feng family¡¯s Mountain-protecting Array would crumble anywhere between half a day to three days. At that time, not to mention the entire Feng family, even Duan Yidao, Ge Yunlin, and the disciples they brought along might all lose their lives. ¡°Fellow Daoist Duan, Fellow Daoist Ge, when will the fellow Daoists from the Liang Nation and the Yun Nation arrive?¡± At this moment, Feng Zhinan of the Feng family could not help but look at Duan Yidao and Ge Yunlin and speak with some difficulty. Feng Zhixuan also looked over with anticipation. Duan Yidao and Ge Yunlin smiled bitterly. Duan Yidao said, ¡°Fellow Daoists, please persevere. If there are no accidents, the fellow Daoists of the Liang Nation and the Yun Nation should arrive in two days.¡± ¡°Two days?¡± Feng Zhinan and Feng Zhixuan could not help but grit their teeth. To be honest, they did not know if they could last for two days. However, it concerned their survival. Even if it was difficult for them to persevere, they would try their best. Just as the Feng family was talking, the 14 Golden Core cultivators outside the Feng family¡¯s Mountain-protecting Array frowned slightly. One of the yellow-robed men at the sixth level of Golden Core realm said in a deep voice, ¡°I¡¯m afraid we can¡¯t continue like this. We have already spent more than half a day here. At this rate, it will probably take us another one to three days to break this Mountain-protecting Array. At that time, none of us can guarantee if the reinforcements from the Liang Nation and the Yun Nation will arrive. If we can¡¯t break the Feng family¡¯s Mountain-protecting Array before they arrive, everything we have done now will be for naught.¡± The one who spoke was the Golden Core ancestor of the Primordial Yang Valley. His name was Guo Yuansheng. Hearing his words, the eyes of the dozen or so Golden Cores present narrowed into murderous slits. At this moment, an old man in his sixties in a Daoist robe said, ¡°Then in Fellow Daoist Guo¡¯s opinion, what should we do?¡± Chapter 346 - Chapter 346: Counterattack, Instant Kill of Three Golden Chapter 346: Counterattack, Instant Kill of Three Golden Cores Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The old man who spoke was Daoist Jing Xu, from Qing You Sect, one of the four Golden Core forces in the Zheng Nation. At this moment, when people heard his words, they could not help but turn their gazes to Guo Yuansheng. Guo Yuansheng pondered for a moment before looking at Shangguan Yongchang and another man in luxurious clothes called Shangguan Yongsheng in the crowd. Both of them were Golden Cores of the Shangguan family. Shangguan Yongchang had once tracked down Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Unfortunately, he fell for the trap Jiang Chengxuan set up. In the end, his pursuit failed. The latter was a veteran Golden Core cultivator of the Shangguan family who was at the sixth level. At this moment, when the two of them saw Guo Yuansheng looking at them, they immediately knew what he was up to. As expected. Guo Yuansheng said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Shangguan, although it was our joint decision to attack the Yan Nation, you are the initiator. We have already used a Level 4 Array Breaking Bead once. This time, shouldn¡¯t the Shangguan family show some sincerity?¡± The meaning of these words was already very obvious. Given the current situation, if they wanted to break the stalemate in a short period of time, they had to use another Level 4 Array Breaking Bead. This time, the Shangguan family was the one who should take out the Level 4 Array-Breaking Bead. Shangguan Yongchang and Shangguan Yongsheng¡¯s expressions turned ugly. One had to know that a Level 4 Array Breaking Bead was quite precious. It was an irreplaceable strategic resource for every Golden Core force. There were many Golden Core forces that did not even have Level 4 Array Breaking Beads. Even with the foundation of the Shangguan family, they only had one Level 4 Array-Breaking Bead left. And now, they were asked to take out the only Level 4 Array-Breaking Bead they had. Why shoud they? Just because they were the initiator? What a joke! Since they had decided to join, it meant that they were already in the same boat and had equal responsibility. Shangguan Yongsheng said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Guo, at this moment, instead of wasting our breath, why don¡¯t we do something more practical? In my opinion, if we attack with all our might, even if we don¡¯t use a Level 4 Array Breaking Bead, the Feng family won¡¯t be able to last long. I¡¯m not afraid to tell you the truth. Now that the Shangguan family only has one Level 4 Array-Breaking Bead left, if we really have to take it out, you have to give us something equivalent in return. Otherwise, the Shangguan family will definitely not agree.¡± In other words, the Shangguan family wouldn¡¯t be so generous as to take out the Array Breaking Bead for their common cause. This made Guo Yuansheng, Daoist Jing Xu, and the others frown slightly. The Shangguan family had made it clear and there was obviously no room for further negotiation. Although the seven forces were united in name, in fact, each of them had their own selfish motives. Previously, when they first attacked the Yan Nation, in order to catch their target off guard, the seven forces were exceptionally united. However, after destroying the Golden Sun Sect and dividing up all the treasures, it was inevitable that there would be some discords within the alliance.. At this point, it was already very difficult for them to be like before. If they forced the Shangguan family, the alliance that they had just formed might be destroyed. This was not what Guo Yuansheng, Daoist Jing Xu, and other ambitious people wanted. So. They could only do as the Shangguan family said. This was also a chance of survival for the Feng family. A day later. Jiang Chengxuan and the others had already arrived near the Feng family, together with Zheng Pelong¡¯s group of four. In order not to alert the enemy, Jiang Chengxuan and Zheng Pelong did not contact the Feng family immediately after secretly meeting up. Instead, they found a relatively hidden place and temporarily hid. ¡°Everyone, tell me what you think. Should we contact the Feng family first or take the people from Zheng and Shu by surprise?¡± Hou Dongbai was the first to speak. Hearing his words, Zheng Pelong thought for a moment and said, ¡°I don¡¯t recommend contacting the Feng family. Once the news of us being here is exposed, the people from Zheng and Shu will surely retreat to the territory of the Golden Sun Sect that is currently under their control. If they set up a defensive array and use that place as a stronghold, it will pose a great threat to the Yan Nation. When that happens, we will be delayed here indefinitely. This is not worth it.¡± ¡°I agree with Fellow Daoist Zheng.¡± At this moment, Meng Lanzhu, who was sent by the North Cloud Sect to partake in this operation, echoed. ¡°In my opinion, our main goal in coming to the Yan Nation is not simply to help the Feng family out, but to use this opportunity to deal a blow to Zheng and Shu. If we can use this opportunity to kill a few Golden Cores among them, that would be the best..¡± Chapter 347 - Chapter 347: Counterattack, Instant Kill of Three Golden Chapter 347: Counterattack, Instant Kill of Three Golden Cores(2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Meng Lanzhu¡¯s words immediately received the approval of Starlight Sect¡¯s Situ Zhan, Heavenly Yue Sect¡¯s Wen Shujun, and the others. Since the general end goal had been determined, what was left to decide was the details of action. Situ Zhan from the Starlight Sect suddenly took out a shining array disc from his body. He said to everyone, ¡°Everyone, this array disc is called the Heavenly Star Formless Aray. It can use the power of the stars to cover our tracks. However, it can only cover four at a time. 1 wonder if you have any treasures that can hide our figure and aura?¡± Hearing this, Li Mingkong from the Heavenly Yue Sect immediately took out an array flag from his body. He said, ¡°This array flag is called the Inverted Lock Array Flag. It¡¯s suitable for the current situation. However¡­¡± At this point, a trace of embarrassment appeared on his face, but he continued, This array flag can only cover five people at a time. More than five, and there will be a higher risk of being discovered.¡± Such a treasure that could completely hide one¡¯s figure and aura was at least Level 4. Clearly, it was not something common. Apart from the two treasures that Situ Zhan and Li Mingkong took out, no one else present had anything similar. However, at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly spoke. ¡°1 don¡¯t need such a treasure to hide my figure and aura.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Everyone was stunned when they suddenly heard Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words. Jiang Chengxuan did not explain much. Instead, he made a demonstration by using the divine power, the Formless. In an instant, his figure disappeared bit by bit like it was wiped away by an eraser. In no time, he was completely gone. This left everyone dumbfounded. They used their divine senses to search around, but without exception, they could not find any trace of Jiang Chengxuan. Even his aura was gone. It was as if he had been completely erased from this world. What kind of divine power was this? It actually had such an extraordinary concealment ability? This thought flashed across everyone¡¯s minds. Then, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure appeared in front of everyone again. Seeing this, Hou Dongbai could not help but praise, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect fellow Daoist Jiang to have mastered such a concealment divine power. It¡¯s more than enough to escape detection from the cultivators of Zheng and Shu.¡± The others also sighed, expressing that this divine power was extraordinary. It was something they had never seen in their lives. Next, the group discussed the details they had to pay attention to. In the end, they decided to see if there was a chance to focus on a few early-stage Golden Core cultivators and kill them first. If it didn¡¯t work out, they would consider meeting up with the Feng Family. A moment later. Jiang Chengxuan and the others were already slowly approaching the battlefield. Naturally, the mission to investigate the cultivation level of the invaders fell on Jiang Chengxuan. After Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s investigation, they found three suitable targets. They were Xing Yangzi of the Guanglin Sect, Fairy Xue Yin of the Qing You Sect, and Tao Yuanshan of the Tao Family. The three of them were only at the early-stage Golden Core. If they were to launch a surprise attack, there was a high chance that they could end their life on the spot. Especially when there was a late-stage Golden Core sword cultivator, Gu Yuefeng. Caught off guard by the attack that carried his full might, even late-stage Golden Core cultivators would be in danger. Against a mere early-stage Golden Core cultivator, as long as he was not discovered beforehand, he would definitely be able to kill him in one strike. At this moment, a group of cultivators from the Zheng and Shu nations were still attacking the Feng family¡¯s Mountain-protecting Array with all their might. After a day and night of attacks, The entire Mountain-protecting Array was already extremely dim. From the looks of it, it seemed like it would collapse at any moment. Seeing that success was around the corner, they were carried away by excitement and put all their attention on taking down the Mountain-protecting Array. So much so that they ignored their surroundings. In fact. Unless a Golden Core cultivator was completely dialed in on his surroundings, he wouldn¡¯t be able to discover Hou Dongbai and the others who had concealed themselves. At most, he would notice some small movements, but it wouldn¡¯t be enough to alarm him. As a result, when Hou Dongbai, Zheng Pelong, and the others attacked, the Golden Core cultivators present were so dumbfounded that they had no clue what was going on. Shriek- In midair, a sword light tore open the protective Dharmic power of Xing Yangzi. Then, under his stunned gaze, it pierced into his glabella and nailed him to the ground. The person who could slash out a sword light of such might in the blink of an eye was naturally Gu Yuefeng. After him, Hou Dongbai, Yao Yifang, Li Mingkong, and Wen Shujun followed suit. The four of them attacked together. In an instant, all kinds of spells and divine powers landed on Fairy Xue Yin. Immediately, the Golden Core female cultivator of the Qing You Sect, who was famous for her beauty, revealed a terrified expression. She subconsciously took out a defensive Dharma treasure. However, under the joint attack of the four Golden Core cultivators, the defensive Dharma treasure she took out was quickly sent flying. Then, four attacks of different types landed on her in four different directions. A beautiful Golden Core female cultivator died tragically on the spot. Tao Yuanshan did not escape death either. Under the joint attack of Zheng Pelong, Meng Lanzhu, Situ Zhan, and Nangong Baizhan, he quickly followed in the footsteps of the previous two. It was only at this moment that the Zheng and Shu cultivators, who had been entirely invested in ripping apart the Mountain Protecting Aray, which had proven to be a mistake, suddenly came back to their senses. Everyone was furious. In particular, Daoist Jing Xu, who had just lost his fellow disciple, and the cultivators of the Guanglin Sect and the Tao family were simply burning with rage. Without another word, these people immediately shifted their target to begin attacking Hou Dongbai, Zheng Pelong, and the others. Guo Yuansheng, Shangguan Yongchang, and the others had also realized at this point that they had been delayed for too long. Even though they were regretful, they could only change their target and start fighting with Hou Dongbai, Zheng Pelong, and the others. The intensity of the battle between Golden Core cultivators needed no further explanation. Moreover, this was a battle involving 20 Golden Core cultivators. Everywhere within a radius of 50 kilometers, one could feel the impact. Boom, boom, boom! Countless gorgeous and murderous lights intertwined in the air. Because they had Gu Yuefeng, a late-stage Golden Core sword cultivator, though outnumbered, they managed to fight to a draw with the level Golden Core cultivators from Zheng and Shu. Especially Gu Yuefeng. He alone had kept Guo Yuansheng, Dao Being Jing Xu, and Shangguan Yongsheng, three Golden Core cultivators at the sixth level, busy. The others had all found their equal opponent. However, there was one person who did not appear from the beginning to the end. Even during the surprise attack just now, he did not show up. This person was Jiang Chengxuan, who had used the Formless. At this moment, he was observing the entire battlefield calmly, waiting for a perfect opportunity to launch an attack. Soon, he noticed that Shangguan Yongchang, who was fighting Wen Shujun, was the first to fall into a disadvantage. As time passed, Shangguan Yongchang¡¯s disadvantages became more and more obvious. However, both of them were mid-stage Golden Core cultivators. Shangguan Yongchang was weaker than Wen Shujun in terms of cultivation, Dharma treasures, and divine powers. However, in a fight between cultivators of this level, unless there was an absolute advantage in strength, it was relatively difficult to determine the winner in a short period of time. Jiang Chengxuan found this opportunity and quietly approached the battlefield where the two of them were.. Chapter 348 - Chapter 348: Dividing the Treasures, Zheng and Shu Retreat Chapter 348: Dividing the Treasures, Zheng and Shu Retreat Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh¡ª Blades like large snowflakes danced, falling on the Level 4 shield protecting Shangguan Yongchan and slowly dimming it. This caused Shangguan Yongchan to begin panicking. Just as he retreated, an invisible sword light suddenly appeared behind his head without him noticing. Jiang Chengxuan seized this opportunity while Shangguan Yongchang was retreating and gave him a fatal blow. Pop ¨C There was a soft sound. The protective barrier formed by Dharmic power around Shangguan Yongchang was instantly shattered by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Golden Void Sword. This shocked Shangguan Yongchang. He had not expected that there would be a hidden Golden Core cultivator who managed to escape the detection of their divine senses. How come? Unfortunately, he no longer had the time to think about it. Under the full force of the Golden Void Sword, it was impossible for Shangguan Yongchang to withstand it without his defensive Dharma treasures and protective Dharmic power. The Golden Void Sword pierced through the back of Shangguan Yongchang¡¯s head. Buzz! As soon as Shangguan Yongchang¡¯s body was destroyed, the Golden Core in his body flew out and wanted to escape into the distance. Unfortunately, before it could fly far, a gigantic hand formed by Dharmic power slapped the Golden Core, annihilating it along with Shangguan Yongchang¡¯s Primordial Spirit. ¡°Yongchang!11 When Shangguan Yongsheng, who was fighting Gu Yuefeng, saw his brother die, his expression changed drastically. Absent-minded for a moment, his arm was almost cut off by Gu Yuefeng. He was in extreme grief. However, in this situation, no matter how much he hated Jiang Chengxuan and Wen Shujun, he was powerless to do anything. He could only continue to cooperate with Guo Yuansheng and Daoist Jing Xu to fight Gu Yuefeng. At the same time. The Feng family members inside the Mountain-protecting Array, as well as Duan Yidao, Ge Yunlin, and the others who were with them, could not help but be excited when they saw that reinforcements had arrived. Feng Zhinan, Feng Zhixuan, Duan Yidao, and Ge Yunlin immediately decided to open the Mountain-protecting Array and go out to help Jiang Chengxuan and the others. If they could take the opportunity to kill one or two Golden Core cultivators of their enemy, they would really have a considerable advantage in the following battle. The Feng family¡¯s Mountain-protecting Array suddenly opened, and Feng Zhinan, Feng Zhixuan, Duan Yidao, and Ge Yunlin slowly appeared. Guo Yuansheng, Daoist Jing Xu, and Shangguan Yongsheng, who were fighting Gu Yuefeng, knew that they had lost the possibility of destroying the Feng family. In fact, the advantage they had built up after destroying the Golden Sun Sect was also lost in this battle. If this continued, some of the remaining ten people might die. Therefore, Guo Yuansheng and the others made a prompt decision not to continue being entangled with Jiang Chengxuan and the others. Guo Yuansheng, Daoist Jing Xu, Shangguan Yongsheng, and the others activated a Level 4 high-grade offensive talisman. In an instant, a terrifying fluctuation erupted. Taking this opportunity, they took out their flying treasure ships and quickly brought their disciples to escape into the distance. Seeing this, Nangong Baizhan, Meng Lanzhu, Wen Shujun, and the others wanted to chase, but they were stopped by Zheng Belong. ¡°Everyone, do not pursue a desperate foe.¡± Hearing this, Nangong Baizhan and the others stopped in their tracks. Everyone quickly gathered together. After cleaning up the entire battlefield, they entered the Feng family with the two Golden Core ancestors of the Feng family. ¡°Fellow Daoists, thank you very much for this.¡± As soon as they entered the Feng family, Feng Zhinan and Feng Zhixuan bowed to everyone present with extremely solemn expressions. They knew very well that if it weren¡¯t for these people, the entire Feng family would definitely be exterminated by the cultivators of Zheng and Shu like the Golden Sun Sect. Therefore, in terms of attitude, the two Golden Core ancestors of the Feng family were very sincere. At the same time, they also expressed that the Feng family would not take a single cent of the spoils of this battle. Soon, everyone opened the storage rings of Shangguan Yongchang and the other three Golden Cores. Because Shangguan Yongchang was killed by Jiang Chengxuan and Wen Shujun jointly, the two of them had the right to distribute the items among themselves. There were a total of four valuable things in Shangguan Yongchang¡¯s storage ring. They were the two Level 4 Dharma treasures he had used previously. An offensive Dharma treasure called the Rainbow Spear and a defensive Dharma treasure called the Black Spirit Shield. The grade of the Rainbow Spear had reached mid-grade Level 4. As for the Black Spirit Shield, it was only low-grade Level 4. However, because this treasure was a defensive Dharma treasure, its value was not inferior to the Rainbow Spear. Apart from these two Dharma treasures, the remaining ones were a iow-grade Level 4 spiritual herb and a mid-grade Level 4 talisman. The low-grade Level 4 spiritual herb was called Flying Yellow Grass, it was the main material to refine the Bright Yellow Pill, a low-grade Level 4 spiritual pill. It was a spiritual pill that could help early-stage Golden Core cultivators increase their cultivation.. Chapter 349 - Chapter 349: Dividing the Treasures, Zheng and Shu Chapter 349: Dividing the Treasures, Zheng and Shu Retreat (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations As for the mid-grade Level 4 talisman, it was a Soaring Talisman. It could instantly double the speed of a Golden Core cultivator. If Shangguan Yongchang used this talisman in time, he might have a chance to escape. It could be said that these four items were all very good. At this moment, Wen Shujun said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, the reason why we were able to kill Shangguan Yongchang this time is mainly because of your surprise attack. Therefore, you can choose these four treasures first.¡± Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t stand on ceremony. He nodded and chose the Black Spirit Shield. Right now, he was lacking a defensive Dharma treasure. Although he cultivated the Infinite Wheel and his defense far exceeded cultivators of the same level, it had yet to break through to Level 4 and was still inferior to a true Level 4 defensive Dharma treasure. On the other hand, Wen Shujun took the Rainbow Spear. After that, Wen Shujun let Jiang Chengxuan choose again. This time, Jiang Chengxuan chose the Flying Yellow Grass. The reason was very simple. He wanted to use this grass to refine a furnace of Bright Yellow Pills. At that time, both he and Shen Ruyan would be able to increase their cultivation in a short period of time. Compared to that, the mid-grade Level 4 Soaring Talisman was relatively useless to him. He had the Blood Eagle Wings refined from the Blood-striped Eagle King¡¯s wings. Once this treasure was used, its flying speed would not be inferior to the Soaring Talisman. However, Wen Shujun did not know about this. When she saw Jiang Chengxuan take the Flying Yellow Grass, she thought that Jiang Chengxuan was intentionally letting her obtain the better item. Because of this, her impression of Jiang Chengxuan improved. When everyone present had finished dividing the treasures, Hou Dongbai said, ¡°Everyone, should we continue to stay here or take the initiative to attack and take back the territory of the Golden Sun Sect? Or, should we strike back and attack the territory of Zheng and Shu? Everyone, tell us what you think. Hearing his words, Li Mingkong of the Heavenly Yue Sect was the first to speak. ¡°It¡¯s definitely not wise to stay here for a long time. Not only will this put us in a passive situation, but it will also put our own family and sect in danger of being invaded. Once the cultivators of Zheng and Shu turn to attack our base, it will be very troublesome. I agree with Fellow Daoist Li.¡± Zheng Belong nodded in agreement. ¡°However, at the same time, if we let the cultivators of Zheng and Shu stay in the territory of Yan, it will continue to pose a great threat. Therefore, my suggestion is that no matter what, we have to chase them out of the Yan Nation first.¡± ¡°I agree with Fellow Daoist Zheng.¡± Meng Lanzhu of the North Cloud Sect expressed her stance. Wen Shujun, who came from the Heavenly Yue Sect, also nodded. Then, Situ Zhan of the Starlight Sect, Yao Yifang of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion, Duan Yidao of the True Martial Heaven Sect, Ge Yunlin of Mount Shaoyang Sect, and Jiang Chengxuan all agreed with Zheng Belong. It was imperative to expel the cultivators of Zheng and Shu from the territory of the Yan Nation. After reaching a consensus, they wasted no time and immediately headed to the area where the Golden Sun Sect was. Although this decision was rushed and prompt, especially so since the two Golden Core ancestors of the Feng family, as well as Duan Yidao and Ge Yunlin, hadn¡¯t had time to recover, the cultivators of Zheng and Shu didn¡¯t have time to rest either. In comparison, their side still had the advantage. To ensure the success of their operation, they even prepared a Level 4 Array Breaking Bead. As long as the cultivators of Zheng and Shu dared to use the resources in the Golden Sun Sect to set up a large array to resist, they would not hesitate to use the Level 4 Array Breaking Bead. Just as Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s group was rushing to the Golden Sun Sect, the cultivators of the Zheng and Shu alliance led by Shangguan Yongsheng also began to discuss their next plan. It had to be said that they had suffered a lot in the previous battle. They had lost four Golden Cores at one time with one of them being a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator. And this would have happened if the Shangguan family were willing to part with their Level 4 Array Breaking Bead, With the Level 4 Array Breaking Bead, the Feng family¡¯s Mountain-protecting Array would have long crumbled and they would have been counting their gains at this moment. Of course. There was no point in regretting now. The most important thing now was to figure out what to do as soon as possible. Should they leave or stay? ¡°I hate to admit it, but I have to say that our operation has fallen flat.¡± At this moment, Daoist Jing Xu from the Qing You Sect spoke in a low voice. ¡°There¡¯s not much point in staying here. Other than fighting to the death with the cultivators of the other three nations, 1 couldn¡¯t think of any other scenarios that might happen. In that case, we might as well return and reorganize before fighting the three nations head-on.¡± ¡°I agree with Fellow Daoist Jing Xu.¡± A beautiful middle-aged woman from the Haiyun Sect nodded. ¡°It¡¯s indeed meaningless for us to continue staying here. Moreover, don¡¯t forget that we are in the hinterland of the Yan Nation now. We don¡¯t have any advantage in terms of geography.. Chapter 350 - Chapter 350: Dividing the Treasures, Zheng and Shu Chapter 350: Dividing the Treasures, Zheng and Shu Retreat (3) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Now that we have less numbers, once we are under attack, I¡¯m afraid we won¡¯t be able to last long.¡± Her words caused the expressions of Shangguan Yongsheng and the other Golden Core cultivators from the Tao family to turn extremely ugly. Obviously, the two of them didn¡¯t want to let this matter rest just like that since they had lost their fellow disciple/family member in that fight. However, Daoist Jing Xu was the one who proposed a retreat. In terms of cultivation and qualification, they didn¡¯t have the right to suggest otherwise. Not to mention the fact that retreat was a justified solution in the current situation. After the two of them calmed down and thought about it carefully, they had to admit that Daoist Jing Xu and the middle-aged woman¡¯s words were indeed very reasonable. If they were to stay, the final outcome would probably not be good. On the contrary, after returning and reorganizing, there might be a chance of avenging their lost companion. Thinking of this, Shangguan Yongsheng and the cultivator from the Tao family nodded somewhat reluctantly. Once the two of them agreed, the rest of the people present naturally would not have any objections. So. When Jiang Chengxuan and the others arrived at the entrance of the Golden Sun Sect, they saw no one other than the broken mountain gate and the collapsed buildings. It seemed that the people from Zheng and Shu also knew that with their strength, it was impossible to defend the Golden Sun Sect that occupied a large area. Soon, Jiang Chengxuan and the others entered the ruins. Looking at the scene in front of them, Jiang Chengxuan, Hou Dongbai, and Zheng Pelong had solemn expressions. This was because they all thought of the same thing. If they were to be the target of this surprise attack, they would probably end up like the Golden Sun Sect. This was the cruelty of war. Even a powerful Golden Core sect would instantly turn to dust if they were not careful. At this moment, Li Mingkong of the Heavenly Moon Sect said, ¡°Everyone, what should we do next?¡± His words pulled Jiang Chengxuan and the others back to their senses. There was no one alive in the entire Golden Sun Sect except for a few people who were on a mission outside. All the treasures and cultivation techniques in the sect had been looted. It was not an exaggeration to say that other than a Level 4 spiritual vein that was still intact, there was nothing valuable in this place. And this was definitely not because the people from Zheng and Shu were so kind as to leave behind the Level 4 spiritual vein for the remaining disciples of the Golden Sun Sect. The reason why they did not destroy it was not because they did not want to, but because they did not dare. They were afraid that after destroying such a Level 4 spiritual vein, they would suffer a backlash. That was definitely not a joking matter. ¡°I think we should leave this place to Fellow Daoist Feng, Fellow Daoist Duan, and Fellow Daoist Ge to manage it themselves.¡± At this moment, Yao Yifang from the Jade Water Sword Pavilion spoke. He was also the only old-looking cultivator among the five Golden Cores of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. Upon hearing that, the two Golden Cores of the Feng family, Duan Yidao, and Ge Yunlin were immediately tempted.. Chapter 351 - Chapter 351: Returning to Liang Nation and Planning to Chapter 351: Returning to Liang Nation and Planning to Refine Pills Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations It was obvious that the four of them all wanted this Level 4 spiritual vein. After all, a Level 4 spiritual vein was hard to come by and none of them wanted to let go of it. However, they also knew that it was unrealistic to get a Level 4 spiritual vein without paying a price. As expected. Yao Yifang continued, ¡°Although 1 said that just now, I think the four of you should know the value of a Level 4 spiritual vein very well. If you really want to obtain ownership of this spiritual vein, I¡¯m afraid you have to promise everyone of us something good in return.¡± Hearing that, Feng Zhinan, Feng Zhixuan, Duan Yidao, and Ge Yunlin looked at each other. Then, Feng Zhinan said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Yao, this is a big matter. Can you allow us to discuss it for a while?¡± Regarding this, Yao Yifang and the others present naturally had no objections. Soon, the Feng brothers, Duan Yidao, and Ge Yunlin walked to the side and began to discuss it. After a while. The four of them returned to the crowd. Feng Zhinan said, ¡°Everyone, we¡¯ve just discussed. We plan to use this Level 4 spiritual vein to build a top Level 3 market. At that time, we can hand over 50% of the annual profits of this market to the rest of you as dividends. What do you think?¡± Generally speaking, the annual profit of such a Level 3 market that was built on a Level 4 spiritual vein was at least hundreds of thousands of spiritual stones. 50% of the annual profit would amount to at least a hundred thousand spiritual stones a year. If it was distributed among the six sects, each sect would get at least 20,000 spiritual stones every year. Moreover, this was a consistent income that didn¡¯t require them to do anything. After a simple discussion, Jiang Chengxuan and the others agreed to Feng Zhinan¡¯s suggestion. Of course. Because the strength of the six sects was different, it was naturally impossible to split the profit equally. Instead, they would split the profit according to the strength of the six sects. The Jade Water Sword Pavilion and the Heavenly Yue Sect were the strongest. Therefore, they could get 20% of the 50% profit. The remaining 30% would be divided equally between the Jiang family and the other three from the Yun Nation. The Ganyang Sect took most of it. Jiang Chengxuan, the Northern Cloud Sect, and Starlight Sect split the remaining share equally. However, even so, the spiritual stones that could flow into the Jiang family every year was at least 10,000. If the market was managed well, the number would be even greater. Next, Jiang Chengxuan and the others stayed in Yan Nation for a period of time. After they confirmed that the cultivators of Zheng and Shu had really returned, Jiang Chengxuan and the others did not plan to stay in Yan Nation any longer. However, because the overall strength of the Yan Nation was relatively weak now due to the annihilation of the Golden Sun Sect, Yao Yifang was asked to stay behind to help and would be rewarded accordingly by the three nations. A few days later. Jiang Chengxuan returned to Liang Nation with Hou Dongbai and the others. At this moment, they all knew very well that after this matter, it was clearly impossible for another Golden Core battle of the same scale to erupt between the five nations. Unless there were special circumstances, the scale of the succeeding battles would most likely be limited to below the Golden Core realm. Otherwise, be it the Zheng and Shu alliance or the three-nation alliance, they would definitely not be able to take it if these intense confrontations happened a few more times. Even though it was inevitable that some of the forces in Zheng and Shu would feel a little indignant after losing their companions, there was nothing they could do. Moreover, for cultivators, cultivating the Dao was of paramount importance. Revenge, personal grudges, and so on were all secondary. If they wanted revenge, they would have plenty of opportunities in the future. There was no need to hold on to it and die because of it. That was really not worth it. As soon as Jiang Chengxuan returned to the Jiang family, he informed Shen Ruyan. Then, he summoned the three Violet Palaces of the Jiang family and the three Violet Palaces of the Shen family. After everyone arrived at the Jiang family¡¯s meeting hall, Jiang Chengxuan told them what had happened. As they listened, a look of shock appeared on their faces. Clearly, they did not expect that the three-nation alliance actually managed to kill four Golden Cores from Zheng and Shu this time. This was definitely a huge blow to Zheng and Shu. It was no wonder that the cultivators of Zheng and Shu had been gradually retreating from the Hundred Rivers Ridge. It should be related to this. ¡°Next, if nothing goes wrong, we Golden Core cultivators will not interfere casually.¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan continued, ¡°In the future battles, we¡¯ll have to rely on Qi Refinement, Foundation Establishment, and Violet Palace cultivators like you. Before 1 came back, I had already discussed it with the fellow Daoists of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and the Heavenly Yun Sect. ¡°Next, each of us will have to mobilize at least four Violet Palace cultivators, 30 Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators, and hundreds of Qi Refinement Realm cultivators. As for the Violet Palace sects and families under us, you have to mobilize at least one to two Violet Palace cultivators, as well as a good number of Foundation Establishment and Qi Refinement Realm cultivators.¡± At this point, the expressions of Jiang Renyi, Shen Yuanlong, and the others present could not help but become a little solemn.. Chapter 352 - Chapter 352: Returning to Liang Nation and Planning to Refine Pills (2) Chapter 352: Returning to Liang Nation and Planning to Refine Pills (2) Translator: Hcnyce Translations Editor: He They knew that they could no longer stay away from participating in the upcoming battles. ¡°Count me in.¡± Shen Yuanlong was the first to volunteer. Hearing his words, Shen Daoming was stunned. However, before he could speak, Xu Qianhe smiled and said, ¡°Since Brother Shen is willing to fight, how can I be a coward? Count me in.¡± Seeing that two people from the Shen family had already taken the initiative to volunteer, Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and the others from the Jiang family naturally did not want to be outdone and volunteered. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. After some discussion, the couple finally made a decision to send Jiang Rendao and Liu Linglong to represent the Jiang family and Shen Yuanlong and Xu Qianhe to represent the Shen family. Other than Liu Linglong, the other three had many battle experiences. However, in comparison, Shen Yuanlong was better than Jiang Rendao and Xu Qianhe in terms of cultivation and experience. Therefore, the person in charge of leading the team this time was Shen Yuanlong. After choosing the Violet Palace candidates, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan let the rest of them decide who to bring among the Foundation Establishment and Qi Refinement juniors. At this moment, the couple took out some protective treasures from their bodies and handed them to Shen Yuanlong and the others. When the couple returned to Xuanming Peak, Jiang Chengxuan took out the Flying Yellow Grass and handed it to Shen Ruyan. ¡°Ruyan, do you think we can use this Flying Yellow Grass to refine a furnace of Bright Yellow Pills?¡± Shen Ruyan took the Flying Yellow Grass from Jiang Chengxuan and looked at it carefully. Then, she replied, ¡°Refining the Bright Yellow Pill requires many spiritual herbs above Level 4. Just this Flying Yellow Grass is probably not enough. Fortunately, we still have a few supplementary spiritual herbs. The only thing lacking is the Level 4 supplementary spiritual plant, the Spring Wood Vine.¡± ¡°Spring Wood Vine?¡± Jiang Chengxuan thought for a moment and said, ¡°Then I¡¯ll ask Pavilion Master Hou and Fellow Daoist Wen to see if they have this spiritual item. If there is, let¡¯s see if we can use the materials on the Blood-striped Eagle King to exchange for it.¡± With that, Jiang Chengxuan sent a message to Hou Dongbai, Wen Shujun, and the others. After receiving Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s message, Hou Dongbai, Wen Shujun, and the others quickly replied. Unfortunately, they did not have the Spring Wood Vine in their hands. However, Wen Shujun from the Heavenly Yue Sect gave Jiang Chengxuan a piece of useful news. As far as she knew, Daoist Hai Zhen, who was located in the Sea Break Valley, seemed to have such a spiritual item. However, if he wanted to exchange for the Spring Wood Vine from Daoist Hai Zhen, he would have to pay a huge price. At the very least, it was probably impossible to use ordinary low-grade Level 4 spiritual items to exchange for the Spring Wood Vine. Jiang Chengxuan sent back a message, thanking Wen Shujun for providing him with this information. ¡°How¡¯s it going?¡± Seeing Jiang Chengxuan put away the communication jade talisman, Shen Ruyan asked. Jiang Chengxuan shook his head. ¡°They don¡¯t have it, bur Fellow Daoist Wen said that Daoist Hai Zhen of Sea Break Valley should have it. 1 plan to go to Sea Break Valley personally to look for Daoist Hai Zhen and see if 1 can exchange for the Spring Wood Vine from him.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll go with you.¡± Shen Ruyan said, ¡°We¡¯re not very familiar with Sea Break Valley. If we go together, we can take care of each other.¡± Jiang Chengxuan did not refuse. Soon, the couple left Mount Mystic Tai together. A day later. The couple arrived at Sea Break Valley. That was Daoist Hai Zhen¡¯s territory. As soon as the two of them arrived, they sent a message. After a while, a Daoist in a Daoist robe appeared. It was Daoist Hai Zhen. When he saw Jiang Chengxuan and his wife, he immediately cupped his fists politely. ¡°So it¡¯s Fellow Daoists Jiang and Shen. I wonder if there¡¯s anything you need from me?¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not beat about the bush. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡®I heard from Ice Fairy that you have a Level 4 Spring Wood Vine. It just so happens that we need this spiritual item now. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Hai Zhen is willing to part with it?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Hai Zhen obviously didn¡¯t expect Jiang Chengxuan to come for this reason. However, he quickly reacted and said with a smile, ¡°So it was Fellow Daoist Wen who introduced me to you. To be honest, I do have a Spring Wood Vine in my hand now. If you really want it, 1 can give it to you, but you need to use a Level 4 demon core to exchange for it. 1 heard that Fellow Daoists Jiang and Shen had gone to the Yun Nation and cooperated with the three sects of the Yun Nation to take back the Myriad Wind Forest. 1 believe you should have a Level 4 demon core in your hands now, right?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Hearing Hai Zhen¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyans expressions changed. This guy was really shameless. He actually had the cheeks to ask for a Level 4 Demon Pill. The value of the two was not on the same level at all. Jiang Chengxuan shook his head decisively. ¡°Fellow Daoist Hai Zhen, don¡¯t joke with us. 1 think you know very well the value of a Level 4 demon core. It¡¯s impossible for us to use a Level 4 demon core to exchange for a Spring Wood Vine. Hai Zhen, you should think about it again.¡± Hai Zhen clearly knew that he had asked for too much just now, but he did not want to give up on the Level 4 demon core. He thought for a moment and said, ¡°If the two of you feel that one Spring Wood Vine is not enough, I can add spiritual stones. We can discuss how much. Why don¡¯t the two of you consider it carefully?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need to consider.¡± Jiang Chengxuan rejected decisively. At their cultivation level, ordinary spiritual stones were not very useful to them. Unless it was a high-grade spiritual stone. However, Daoist Hai Zhen most likely wouldn¡¯t have such a thing. Even if there was, he probably wouldn¡¯t be willing to give it to them. In addition, the fact that he was trying to take advantage of Jiang Chengxuan had already left a bad impression on Jiang Chengxuan. Therefore, he became less polite. He took out some materials from his storage ring that were removed from the Blood-striped Eagle King. For example, sharp claws, feathers, bones, flesh, and so on. Seeing these things, a glint flashed across Hai Zhen¡¯s eyes. He seemed to have realized that his actions just now had already made Jiang Chengxuan and his wife displeased. Therefore, he did not ask for the Level 4 demon core anymore. Instead, he pointed at the pair of sharp claws of the Blood-striped Eagle King and said, I¡¯m willing to trade for these Level 4 claws. What do you think?¡± Jiang Chengxuan took a look at the claws and nodded. ¡°Sure, but you have to add another 30,000 spiritual stones.¡± It was obvious that the sharp claws were more valuable than the Spring Wood Vine. Hai Zhen did not even try to bargain. He took out a green vine with countless patterns on its surface and 30,000 spiritual stones before handing it to Jiang Chengxuan. After receiving the item from Hai Zhen, Jiang Chengxuan pushed the sharp claws to Hai Zhen. After the deal was completed, Daoist Hai Zhen smiled and said, ¡°It¡¯s rare for the two of you to visit my place. Why don¡¯t you come in with me for a cup of tea?¡± However, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan shook their heads. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°We appreciate Fellow Daoist Hai Zhen¡¯s kindness. However, we still have very important things to do next, so I¡¯m afraid we can¡¯t stay long this time. If there is a chance, well pay you another visit in the future.¡± After Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan cupped their fists and bowed to him, the two of them did not stay any longer. They flew back to Mount Mystic Tai.. Chapter 353 - Chapter 353: Third Level Golden Core Chapter 353: Third Level Golden Core Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Looking at the departing backs of Jiang Chengxuan and his wife, a disciple beside Hai Zhen said, ¡°Shifu, should we¡­?¡± As he spoke, he made a throat-cutting gesture. Daoist Hai Zhen was a little tempted, but in the end, he shook his head. ¡°If they agreed to enter the valley, we might be able to do it. But now¡­¡± Hai Zhen did not say the rest, but the disciple beside him already understood. He couldn¡¯t help but say with indignation, ¡°Shifu, is there really no other way?¡± Hai Zhen sighed and said, ¡°Yunpeng, 1 know how you feel. It¡¯s not easy for you to see something that can help you form the core. It¡¯s inevitable that 1 can¡¯t let it go. However, you have to understand that the most important thing for us cultivators is to know our limits. Not everyone can get their hands on anything they want. If we are not careful, we will bring disaster to ourselves.¡± Hearing his Shifu¡¯s words, although Yunpeng was still a little unwilling, he did not talk back. Instead, he nodded respectfully. At the same time. After Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan returned to Mount Mystic Tai, they entered Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave abode together. ¡°Husband, do you also feel that Daoist Hai Zhen actually had some murderous thoughts on you and me just now?¡± Shen Ruyan suddenly looked at Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan nodded and said, ¡°That¡¯s right. This person is not as kind as he looks on the surface. If possible, we should try our best to avoid him in the future.¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan took out the Spring Wood Vine he had just obtained. Then, he took out the Flying Yellow Grass and some other supplementary materials to refine the Bright Yellow Pill. ¡°Madam, you¡¯ll be in charge of refining pills this time. 1¡¯11 assist you.¡± Although he really wanted to refine the Bright Yellow Pill himself, Jiang Chengxuan knew that with his current alchemy skills, the probability of success was probably less than 30%. Once failed, it would be impossible for him to gather a full set of materials for the Bright Yellow Pill in a short period of time. Therefore, to be safe, Jiang Chengxuan decided to let Shen Ruyan do it. Naturally, Shen Ruyan had no objections. However, just as she was about to take out the pill furnace and start heating it up, Jiang Chengxuan stopped her. Then, Jiang Chengxuan took out the Pill Ascension Furnace and said with a smile, ¡°For this batch of pills, use my pill furnace. This way, the number of pills will probably increase.¡± This was not the first time Shen Ruyan had used Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Pill Ascension Furnace. Back then, when she used a Level 4 demon core to refine the Core Formation Pills, she used this pill furnace. Knowing what it was capable of, she immediately smiled and nodded. ¡°Alright, 1¡¯11 use this pill furnace to refine pills. We might really have a surprise result.¡± As she spoke, Shen Ruyan had already started the coal-seam fire to heat up the furnace. Refining pills above Level 4 took longer than Level 3. Just the step of extracting and purifying the medicinal liquid took at least half a year. Not to mention the process of condensing and nurturing pills. Even though Shen Ruyan¡¯s alchemy was far better than ordinary Level 4 and she was using the Pill Ascension Furnace, By the time she successfully refined the Bright Yellow Pills, a year had passed. At this moment, inside the furnace. Five bright yellow pills were floating quietly. A dense pill fragrance continuously wafted out Shen Ruyan found the right time and used a spell to collect the pills. There was a clang. The lid of the Ascending Pill Furnace opened. Five Bright Yellow Pills flew out of the furnace and were put into the jade bottle that Shen Ruyan had prepared in advance. When Jiang Chengxuan saw this, he immediately said happily, ¡°You actually refined five Bright Yellow Pills in one go. Wife, your alchemy skill is getting better.¡± In his mind, if they could refine three Bright Yellow Pills this time, he would be satisfied. If there were four, he would thank God. Five was simple out of his imagination. Shen Ruyan was clearly very satisfied with the result too. She smiled at Jiang Chengxuan and said, ¡°Speaking of which, it¡¯s all thanks to your Pill Ascension Furnace. Without it, I think that the best result is four Bright Yellow Pills at most.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan shook his head. ¡°Wife, you¡¯re too humble. No matter how good the Pill Ascension Furnace is, it¡¯s useless without your extraordinary alchemy skill.¡± At this point, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly changed the topic. ¡°No matter what, now that you and I have these five Bright Yellow Pills, we should be able to break through to the third level of the Golden Core Realm.¡± Shen Ruyan had already reached the second level of the Golden Core Realm like Jiang Chengxuan. Now that the couple had Bright Yellow Pills, it would probably not be long before they broke through again. Shen Ruyan nodded in agreement. She immediately took two of the five Bright Yellow Pills and returned to her cave abode to begin her seclusion to break through.. Chapter 354 - Chapter 354: Third Level Golden Core (2) Chapter 354: Third Level Golden Core (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations It was the same for Jiang Chengxuan. According to their situation, the probability of successfully breaking through was about 50% after taking one Bright Yellow Pill. If they consumed two, the probability would reach 70 to 80%. There would basically be no problem. If everything went without a hitch, they should still have one or two Bright Yellow Pills left. At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan had already adjusted his state to the peak. Without any hesitation, he took out a Bright Yellow Pill and swallowed it. As soon as the pill was consumed by Jiang Chengxuan, the entire pill turned into pure Dharmic power and began to flow through his meridians. Jiang Chengxuan immediately began to circulate the Five Elements True Technique and guided this Dharmic power into his dantian. Slowly, the Dharmic power accumulated in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body became thicker and thicker. However, he seemed to be a little short of breaking through to the third level of the Golden Core Realm. Without hesitation, he took out another Bright Yellow Pill and swallowed it. BOOM! This time, as soon as he took the pill, Jiang Chengxuan immediately felt the Dharmic power in his body surge. In just a moment, his cultivation was on the verge of a breakthrough. Three months later. Jiang Chengxuan, who was cultivating with his eyes closed, suddenly opened his eyes. At this moment, his cultivation had successfully broken through to the third level of the Golden Core Realm. The Dharmic power in his body had increased by more than 30% compared to before. Compared to some late-stage Golden Core cultivators with ordinary Golden Cores, his Dharmic power was actually more superior. Right on the heels of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s breakthrough, Jiang Rendao, Shen Yuanlong, and the others, who were far away at the front line, sent back a piece of good news. Not long ago, they had successfully occupied a resource point in the Zheng Nation with the cultivators of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. It was a medium-sized purple copper mine. Metal like purple copper was the main supplementary material for refining Level 1 and Level 2 array discs. At the same time, it was also the main material for refining various metal-element Dharma artifacts. Shen Yuanlong had already gotten someone to count it. The value of the medium-sized purple copper mine they occupied was at least millions of spiritual stones. If they mined it well, the final value would probably be even greater. In this battle, the Jiang family and the Jade Water Sword Pavilion had also killed three Violet Palace cultivators from the Zheng Nation. Two of them were from the Shangguan family. One of them was Shangguan Sheng, who had chased after Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan but was nearly killed by them. As the son of Shangguan Yonghao, the head of the Shangguan family, his death on the battlefield naturally infuriated the entire Shangguan family. Shangguan Maofeng, who was also at the Violet Palace Realm, suddenly stood up and looked up at Shangguan Yonghao. ¡°Second Uncle, I¡¯m willing to lead the cultivators of the Shangguan family to the front line to avenge Brother Sheng and the clansmen who died at the hands of the Jiang family and the Jade Water Sword Pavilion!¡± Hearing his words, the other two Golden Cores of the Shangguan family, Shangguan Yongsheng and Shangguan Yongcheng, nodded in approval. Shangguan Yonghao also nodded slightly at Shangguan Maofeng. Just as he was about to give the order, a message suddenly came to him and the other two Golden Cores of the Shangguan family. When the three of them finished reading the message, their expressions turned extremely ugly. Shangguan Yonghao crushed the communication jade talisman in his hand and suddenly said coldly, ¡°The Primordial Yang Valley has ruined my plan!¡± It turned out that just now, the Primordial Yang Valley, the most powerful force in the Zheng Nation, suddenly sent a message to the Shangguan family and the other two Golden Core sects. The message said that considering the current situation, if they continued to fight like this, other than unnecessary deaths, none of them would get anything out of it. Therefore, the Primordial Yang Valley proposed to negotiate a truce with the three nations. This reason was obviously just a lie. In fact, according to the Primordial Yang Valley¡¯s way of doing things, as long as there was profit, they would not care so much, let alone have such a ¡°noble¡± awareness. Now that they suddenly made such a suggestion and decision, there must be a reason others did not know. Unfortunately, the Primordial Yang Valley did not intend to tell them the real reason. Most importantly, the suggestion of the Primordial Yang Valley had already been approved by the Guanglin Sect and Qing You Sect. Even the Shu Nation expressed their intention to stop the war when they learned that the Primordial Yang Valley thought alike. Only the Shangguan family was kept in the dark and was the last to receive the news. Although they also knew that prolonging the war was pointless, In fact, from the moment the Zheng and Shu alliance failed to attack the Yan Nation, this operation had been declared a failure. However, even so, Shangguan Yonghao and the others still found it difficult to accept the fact that they were the last to receive this news. ¡°Are they looking down on us because the Shangguan family is no longer as strong as before?¡± Shangguan Yongsheng said with a dark expression. The attitude of the Primordial Yang Valley towards the Shangguan family was one of the main reasons why he, Shangguan Yonghao, and Shangguan Yongcheng looked so exasperated. ¡°What should we do? Brother, should we agree to their suggestion?¡± Shangguan Yongcheng turned to look at Shangguan Yonghao. Shangguan Yongsheng and the others subconsciously looked at the Shangguan Yonghao. Although his cultivation was at the sixth level of the Golden Core Realm like Shangguan Yongsheng, His knowledge, foresight, and overall vision were not something Shangguan Yongsheng and Shangguan Yongcheng, who was only at the third level of the Golden Core Realm, could compare to. At this moment, seeing that everyone was looking at him, Shangguan Yonghao immediately sighed and said helplessly, ¡°The Guanglin Sect and the Qing You Sect have already agreed to the suggestion. If I¡¯m not wrong, it won¡¯t be long before the three Golden Core forces of the Shu Nation agree to stop fighting. At this moment, even if you and I say otherwise, what¡¯s the use?¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the rest fell silent. After a while. Shangguan Yonghao continued, ¡°Yongsheng, send a message to the Primordial Yang Valley later. Tell them that the Shangguan family agrees to their suggestion. As for how to negotiate with the Liang, Yun, and Yan Nations, as well as the time and place, just let them decide.¡± Shangguan Yongsheng opened his mouth, but in the end, he nodded with resignation. ¡°Yes, Brother!¡± Two months later. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan officially came out of seclusion. Just like Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan had also broken through to the third level of the Golden Core Realm. Moreover, she had only taken one Bright Yellow Pill during this process. Currently, the couple still had two Bright Yellow Pills left. If there was a chance in the future, these two Bright Yellow Pills might allow them to exchange for the treasures they wanted. Soon. The couple called the head of the family, Jiang Renyi, over. From him, they learned about the battle situation between the five nations and the situation of their family at the front line. Just as Jiang Renyi was about to continue talking to the two ancestors, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan suddenly received a message from the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. The message said that there was something very important and that they wanted the two of them to go over at once.. Chapter 355 - Chapter 355: Truce Chapter 355: Truce Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t dare to neglect the Jade Water Sword Pavilion¡¯s message. The last message was about the horrible incident in the Yan Nation. They did not know what it was about this time. The couple briefly explained the situation to Jiang Renyi. Then, they quickly rushed to the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. Just like last time, when Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan arrived at the meeting hall of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion, they realized that there were already many people sitting there. Most of them were acquaintances. Pavilion Master Hou Dongbai, Supreme Elder Gu Yuefeng, and Elder Flowing Fire. As well as Wen Shujun and Li Mingkong from the Heavenly Yue Sect. In addition to these acquaintances, there were also two strangers. After Hou Dongbai¡¯s introduction, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan learned that the two strangers were another Supreme Elder of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion, Qin Menglan. She was at the third level of the Golden Core Realm and was the only female cultivator among the five Supreme Elders of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. There was also a scholarly-looking middle-aged man. It was Yu Haoji of the Heavenly Yue Sect. The Dao companion of one of his disciples was the disciple of an elder of the Inferno Sect who died at the hands of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. In the past, she wanted to persuade her husband to ask his Shifu to help take revenge on Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. However, it did not work out. After Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s outstanding contribution in the battle spread, Yu Haoji even asked someone to bring him a message, saying that he hoped that there would not be any unnecessary misunderstandings between them. The couple also expressed that they wouldn¡¯t take it to heart. At this moment, when the two sides met, Yu Haoji indeed displayed a rather friendly attitude. He said, ¡°I¡¯ve long heard that Fellow Daoist Jiang and Fairy Shen are extraordinarily talented. I¡¯ve always wanted to get to know the two of you, but 1 never had the chance. Today, 1 finally got to see your true faces.¡± As he spoke, Yu Haoji stood up and cupped his fists at the couple with a smile. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately smiled and cupped their fists in return. ¡°Fellow Daoist Yu is too polite.¡± Then, the couple greeted the other acquaintances present. After exchanging pleasantries, Hou Dongbai, who was in charge of hosting this meeting, looked at everyone present and said seriously, ¡°Everyone, the main reason why I¡¯ve gathered you here today is because of the war.¡± Everyone, including Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, was stunned upon hearing this. They knew that the war had been going on for many years. Be it the Zheng and Shu alliance or the three nation alliance, they had suffered varying degrees of losses. Did Hou Dongbai¡¯s sudden mention of this mean that something had happened that they did not know about? As expected. Hou Dongbai continued, ¡°To be honest, not long ago, I received a message from the Primordial Yang Valley of the Zheng Nation and the Qian Fa Sect of the Shu Nation. On behalf of their respective nations, they expressed that they wanted to sign a truce agreement with us.¡± ¡°What?¡± Hearing Hou Dongbai¡¯s words, apart from the people from the Jade Water Sword Pavilion, Jiang Chengxuan, his wife, and the three people from the Heavenly Yue Sect were all surprised. They did not expect the Zheng and Shu alliance to take the initiative to request for a truce. This was really a rare thing. One had to know that in the past, the Zheng and Shu had always bullied the other three nations whenever there was a chance. They were domineering and tyrannical. But now, they actually took the initiative to ask for a truce. Wasn¡¯t this equivalent to admitting defeat? Could it be they did this because they realized that after losing four Golden Cores, they weren¡¯t much superior in terms of overall strength than other three nations? In theory, this explanation seemed to make sense, but on closer look, this did not seem like their style of doing things. There must be something that they did not know. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and the three Golden Cores of the Heavenly Yue Sect all revealed suspicious expressions. Li Mingkong of the Heavenly Yue Sect said, ¡°Pavilion Master Hou, is what you said true? Could this be another plot or scheme by Zheng and Shu?¡± As soon as Li Mingkong finished asking, all the gazes turned to Hou Dongbai. Hou Dongbai replied, ¡°It¡¯s unlikely to be a scheme because they have already clearly stated in the message that they will sign a blood oath contract to end this war.¡± Hearing Hou Dongbai¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and the others finally believe it. Since the other party was willing to sign a blood oath contract, the probability of them violating it was minimal. However, at the same time, something dawned on Jiang Chengxuan and the three people from the Heavenly Yue Sect.. Chapter 356 - Chapter 356: Truce (2) Chapter 356: Truce (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The truce agreement mentioned was only applicable to the alliance of two sides, but it didn¡¯t specifically prohibit confrontations between individuals or sects. This meant that as long as a war of this scale did not break out between the two sides, it would not be considered a violation of the contract even if two Golden Core sects engaged in a fight. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly said, ¡°Pavilion Master Hou, do you know why they stopped this war with us? 1 don¡¯t believe that with the style of these two nations, they can take that matter lying down.¡± What Jiang Chengxuan was referring to was naturally about the fact that they had killed four Golden Cores of the Zheng and Shu alliance. This question was also what everyone present wanted to know. However, Hou Dongbai shook his head this time. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, the question you brought up is actually what 1 can¡¯t figure out and feel puzzled about the most. However, for the time being, we are destined to not get an answer. We can only send people to investigate it afterwards. The most important thing now is to figure out what to do next. What do you think about their proposal to end the war? Do you think we should agree to it?¡± What Hou Dongbai said was right. Instead of focusing all their attention on a question they couldn¡¯t figure out, they might as well seriously consider whether they should really agree to the truce. Yu Haoji was the first to express his opinion. He said, ¡°If both sides can sign a blood contract, 1 think we can agree to this. After all, with our strength, if we continue to fight like this, other than wasting each other¡¯s resources unnecessarily, there won¡¯t be much of a result.¡± His point of view was quickly supported by Li Mingkong and Wen Shujun. Obviously, they were also tired of this meaningless war. After all, what they wanted back then was to show their uncompromising attitude. Now that they had achieved this goal, if they continued to expend resources like this, it would obviously not be worth it. Gu Yuefeng, Elder Flowing Fire, and the rest agreed with Yu Haoji. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were the same. Although they felt that there might be more to this matter that they did not know, However, just as Hou Dongbai had said, it was not easy to find out the real reason behind it. The most important thing now was to end this war as soon as possible. ¡°Since everyone agreed unanimously, this matter is decided.¡± Hou Dongbai looked at everyone and said, ¡°According to the message they sent, if we agree to a truce, we can go to the border of our two sides in five days to sign a blood oath contract.¡± Five days later. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, together with the Jade Water Sword Pavilion, the Heavenly Yue Sect, and the Golden Core cultivators of the Yun and Yan nations, signed a truce agreement with the Golden Core cultivators of the Zheng and Shu alliance. From then on, the war between the five nations that had lasted for several years temporarily came to an end. On the way back, Hou Dongbai sent a voice transmission to Jiang Chengxuan and his wife to remind them to be careful of the cultivators from Zheng and Shu in the future. Especially the Shangguan family. Whether it was the grudge between the two families or the fact that Jiang Chengxuan killed Shangguan Yongchang at the beginning of the war, it was enough for the Shangguan family to hate the Jiang family to the core. They might be lurking in the dark and finding every opportunity to destroy the Jiang family. This was not within the terms of the Blood Oath Contract. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan both said that they would pay attention. After the couple returned to Mount Mystic Tai, the family head, Jiang Renyi, immediately looked for them. He came to ask about the results. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Yiren, you can inform Rendao and my Fifth Granduncle to come back.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Jiang Renyi¡¯s heart skipped a beat. He looked up at Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan nodded and said, ¡°The contract has been signed. Before the next demon beast riot arrives, both sides are not allowed to declare a war.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Jiang Renyi heaved a sigh of relief. ¡°However, we can¡¯t leave the purple copper mine unguarded.¡± Jiang Chengxuan continued, ¡°Let Elder Xu stay there for the time being until we find a suitable person to replace him.¡± Jiang Renyi naturally had no objections to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s arrangements. He immediately nodded. After a while. A hint of hesitation appeared on his face. Jiang Chengxuan noticed it and immediately asked, Chapter 357 - Chapter 357: Truce (3) Chapter 357: Truce (3) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Renyi? What¡¯s the matter?¡± Jiang Renyi hesitated for a moment, but in the end, he still said to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°Granduncle, 1 heard that there are many spiritual items in our family¡¯s treasury vault that can be used to help one advance to the Violet Palace.¡± Jiang Chengxuan raised his eyebrows slightly and said with a faint smile, ¡°Why? Did they come to ask you for that?¡± Jiang Renyi smiled bitterly and nodded. ¡°I really can¡¯t hide anything from you, Granduncle. Not long ago, my second brother, Renchuan, Shen Baifei and Shen Rushuang from the Shen family came to look for me and asked if they could get the spiritual item to advance to the Violet Palace. Especially the two from the Shen family. I think they don¡¯t have much lifespan left. I¡¯m afraid it will be difficult for them to accumulate enough contribution points.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Jiang Chengxuan turned to look at Shen Ruyan and said to Jiang Renyi with a smile, ¡°You¡¯re right. There are indeed many spiritual items in our family vault that can be used to advance to the Violet Palace. There are two Violet Palace Jades and five Purple Heaven Pills. In addition, there are also some Five Element Crystals and Purple True Pills.¡± (Violet Palace Jade can increase the probability of a cultivator breaking through to the Violet Palace by 30%. Purple Heaven Pill can help cultivators increase the probability of breaking through to the Violet Palace by 40% and protect their meridians and bodies so that they won¡¯t die due to failure. Purple True Pill could help cultivators protect their Dao heart and soul when they failed to break through to the Violet Palace.) ¡°So¡­ so many?¡± Jiang Renyi was shocked. If the things Jiang Chengxuan said were used well, the Jiang family would see an increase in the number of Violet Palace cultivators very soon. This could greatly boost the overall strength and foundation of the Jiang family. Moreover, if they could have a few more Violet Palace cultivators, they would not be so short of manpower. One had to know that as a Golden Core family, the Jiang family had many industries scattered across the entire Liang Nation. Many of these industries had to be guarded by Violet Palace cultivators. But that was the problem. Even with the three additional Violet Palace cultivators from the Shen family, the number of Violet Palace cultivators in the Jiang family was still far from enough. Thinking of this, Jiang Renyi couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Then, Granduncle, can we¡­?¡± However, before Jiang Renyi could finish speaking, Jiang Chengxuan shook his head with certainty. ¡°Renyi, you should know that the continuation of a family or a sect relies on its rigid adherence to the system. Only by following the system and the rules within can a family or sect gradually grow stronger and be cohesive. If we, the leaders, are the first to violate the system we set ourselves, think about what will happen in the future.¡± Jiang Renyi felt ashamed. Indeed. Jiang Chengxuan was right. If they took the lead to violate the family system and rules, then the people below would naturally follow. As time passed, the system and rules would hold no power. Just as these thoughts flashed through Jiang Renyi¡¯s mind, he heard Jiang Chengxuan say, ¡°However, there are exceptions to everything. As the saying goes, rules are dead, but humans are alive. There is a solution to this matter without breaking the rules..¡± Chapter 358 - Chapter 358: Ten Years in the blink of an eye Chapter 358: Ten Years in the blink of an eye Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Renyi was stunned when he suddenly heard that. However, before he could ask, Jiang Chengxuan continued, ¡°Go back and ask Renchuan and the other two how many contribution points they lack in order to exchange for the spiritual items they need. If they lack by a big margin, your Grandaunt and I can lend it to them to make up for the deficit.¡± Jiang Renyi really did not expect that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s idea was to lend them contribution points. This way, the family rules would not be violated. Not only could they maintain the system, but they could also help those in need. It could be said to be killing two birds with one stone. The only problem was that not everyone had such a privilege. In the entire Jiang and Shen families, those who could borrow contribution points from Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were very few. Not to mention borrowing contribution points from Jiang Chengxuan and the others, most of them didn¡¯t even have a chance to see Jiang Chengxuan in person. Perhaps someone would say that it was unfair that Jiang Chengxuan did this. However, in this world, absolute fairness was nonexistent. People had the tendency to help their closest relatives. Would Jiang Chengxuan turn down his relative and help someone he barely knew instead? That would probably be the most unfair thing, right? If someone urgently needed to borrow contribution points, they could totally look for someone they were close to. ¡°By the way¡­¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan seemed to have thought of something and asked, ¡°Where¡¯s Anran? How has she been recently?¡± At the mention of Jiang Anran, a smile appeared on Jiang Renyi¡¯s face. ¡°Little Aunt has been staying with me recently. She¡¯s been doing well and is very hardworking in her cultivation. Her current cultivation is at the fifth level of Qi Refinement.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had already taken Jiang Anran in as their personal disciple. Therefore, in terms of seniority, she was a generation higher than Jiang Renyi and the others. Come to think of it, it had been about ten years since they brought Jiang Anran back that day. In the past ten years or so, although Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were very busy, they had put in a lot of effort in teaching the little girl. When the two of them heard Jiang Renyi¡¯s words, a smile appeared on their faces. ¡°Not bad. It seems that the little girl has not slacked off in her cultivation during this period of time. To be able to reach the fifth level of Qi Refinement at this age, she¡¯s indeed worthy of her Heavenly Spiritual Root.¡± At this point, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. Then, Shen Ruyan said, ¡°Renyi, bring Anran to us later. From today onwards, my husband and 1 will teach her personally and try our best to strengthen her foundation.¡± Hearing Shen Ruyan¡¯s words, Jiang Renyi immediately agreed. At the same time, he was envious. Although Jiang Anran¡¯s background was pitiful and she lost her parents as soon as she was born, she was fortunate to have Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s nurturing. If not for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, she would have been possessed. As the saying went, one would definitely have good fortune after surviving a calamity. Everyone could see how well Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had treated Jiang Anran all these years. It was not an exaggeration to say that they treated her almost like their own daughter. A moment later. A cute little girl with a bun appeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. It was Jiang Anran. As soon as she appeared, she shouted happily, ¡°Shifu, you¡¯re back!¡± As she spoke, Jiang Anran had already pounced into Shen Ruyan¡¯s arms. The three of them talked to each other for a while. In the end, Shen Ruyan smiled and said to Jiang Anran, ¡°Anran, from today onwards, you can stay with us. After you successfully reach the Foundation Establishment, you can return to your own place.¡± Hearing Shen Ruyan¡¯s words, the little girl was obviously very happy. She nodded heavily. ¡°Yay, 1 can see you every day.¡± Just like that, Jiang Anran stayed on Xuanming Peak. This stay lasted for a full ten years. In the past ten years, Jiang Anran had truly displayed her cultivation talent as a Heaven Spiritual Root. In the first five years, Jiang Anran¡¯s cultivation broke through from the fifth level to the ninth level of Qi Refinement. This was the result of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan deliberately suppressing her cultivation and letting her take time to polish her True Essence. A year later. Jiang Anran did not rely on any external help to successfully reach the Foundation Establishment. For the next four years, Jiang Anran continued to cultivate step by step under the personal guidance of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, two Golden Cores.. Chapter 359 - Chapter 359: Ten Years in the blink of an eye (3) Chapter 359: Ten Years in the blink of an eye (3) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment, Jiang Anran¡¯s cultivation level had already reached the third level of the Foundation Establishment. Moreover, her foundation was incomparably solid. Such speed was considered extraordinary even in those Nascent Soul families. In addition to Jiang Anran, in the past ten years, the Jiang family had three new Violet Palace cultivators. They were Jiang Renchuan, Shen Baifei, and Shen Rushuang. Among them, Jiang Renchuan and Shen Baifei only took one Purple Heaven Pill to successfully break through to the Violet Palace. Only Shen Rushuang successfully advanced to the Violet Palace after using a Purple Heaven Pill and a Violet Palace Jade. To be honest, this was kind of a waste of resources. In her early years, Shen Rushuang lacked actual combat experience in the cultivation world, and her cultivation foundation was not especially strong. If there were no special opportunities in the future, the Violet Palace should be the furthest she could go. However, she was closer to Shen Ruyan and Jiang Chengxuan. Especially to Shen Ruyan. As cousins, as long as Shen Ruyan could help, she would do her best. Then there was Jiang Rendao¡¯s son, Jiang Yuncheng, and Jiang Renchuan¡¯s daughter, Jiang Yunrou. In the past ten years, their cultivation levels had also improved greatly. They both reached the late-stage Foundation Establishment. Especially Jiang Yuncheng, who had reached the eighth level of the Foundation Establishment and had a strong foundation. If nothing unexpected happened, he should have the highest chance of advancing to the Violet Palace in the next ten to twenty years. ¡°Shifu, can 1 really go down the mountain?¡± On Xuanming Peak. Jiang Anran, who had grown into a pretty young girl, couldn¡¯t help but look at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan in surprise. Just now, the couple had agreed to Jiang Anran¡¯s request to leave the mountain and travel for a while. Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded. ¡°That¡¯s right. Since you want to travel to gather experiences, we naturally won¡¯t stop you. It¡¯s indeed not a good thing to stay on the mountain and cultivate all the time. It¡¯s about time to go to the outside world and take a look.¡± Shen Ruyan smiled and nodded. ¡°That¡¯s right. Go wherever you want. However, there is a premise. You can¡¯t leave the Liang Nation. Also, the most important thing is that the outside world is different from home.No matter what you do, you have to be careful.¡± ¡°Yes, yes. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll keep that in mind.¡± Jiang Anran nodded hurriedly. Jiang Chengxuan smiled and said, ¡°Before you go out, you can take a look and see if there are any missions that are suitable for you. Try to get some to do. It can more or less train your ability to deal with things.¡± ¡°Understood, Shifu.¡± Jiang Anran nodded again. ¡°Then, 1 will take my leave first.¡± ¡°Go. Remember to be careful.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded. Jiang Anran no longer hesitated. She walked up to the couple and knelt down in front of them with an extremely solemn expression. After kowtowing to them a few times, she flew away and quickly left Xuanming Peak. After Jiang Anran¡¯s figure disappeared, Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but turn around with a smile and look at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°I hope Anran can gain something from this trip. Especially in terms of temperament. We¡¯ve protected her too well since she was young.¡± At this point, Shen Ruyan paused for a moment before continuing. ¡°If I¡¯m not wrong, you must have left many backup plans to protect her, right?¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you the same?¡± Jiang Chengxuan asked with a smile. As the first disciple of the couple, and the kind that they had nurtured since she was young, the feelings the two of them invested in Jiang Anran were unquestionably great. Therefore, they naturally had to keep Jiang Anran safe. However, the two of them did not tell Jiang Anran about this. It was even more impossible for Jiang Anran to notice anything. ¡°Eh? Brother Jiang, Sister Shen, has Anran left?¡± At this moment, a streak of light suddenly flew over from afar. When the light dissipated, Huang Ling¡¯er¡¯s graceful figure was revealed. At this moment, she looked at the two of them and asked in surprise. Ever since she was brought to the Jiang family by the couple, Huang Ling¡¯er quickly adapted to the new life and was especially close to Jiang Anran. Every once in a while, Huang Ling¡¯er would bring a lot of delicious food to see Jiang Anran. As time passed, they developed a very deep relationship. When the couple heard that, they immediately smiled and nodded. ¡°Yes, she just left not long ago. If I¡¯m not wrong, she should have gone to your place first. Unfortunately, you came to our place.¡± ¡°Aiya, how unlucky.¡± Huang Ling¡¯er stomped her feet when she heard that. ¡°No, I have to go back quickly and see her one last time before she leaves.¡± Huang Ling¡¯er was about to leave when Shen Ruyan stopped her. ¡°Ling¡¯er, wait a moment.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Huang Ling¡¯er turned around in confusion. Shen Ruyan said, ¡°Your Brother Jiang and I are going on a long trip today and will be away for quite a long time. During this period, if there is anything important, you can look for my Fifth Granduncle or Jiang Renyi or Linglong.¡± ¡°Huh? Sister Shen, are you and Brother Jiang going out too?¡± Hearing Shen Ruyan¡¯s words, Huang Ling¡¯er was stunned. ¡°Yes.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded. ¡°You also know that at this realm, it¡¯s already very difficult for your Brother Jiang and I to find what we want in the territory of Cangnan Region. Therefore, we decided to go to the state of Yu to take a look. It¡¯s said that the Myriad Treasure Meet, held there every 50 years, will begin in half a year. It just so happened that it¡¯ll take about half a year for us to get there.¡± If we set off now, when we get there, we can participate in the Myriad Treasure Meet in time.¡± ¡°You¡¯re going to the state of Yu for the Myriad Treasure Meet?¡± Huang Ling¡¯er¡¯s expression changed slightly. She knew how far it was to go from Liang Nation to the Myriad Treasure Immortal City in the state of Yu. Just now, Shen Ruyan said that it would take them about half a year to get there. One had to know that that was the speed of a Golden Core cultivator. If it was a Violet Palace cultivator, it would very likely take more than a year. As for Foundation Establishment and Qi Refinement cultivators, there was no need to mention it. Unless they had great luck and were blessed by the heavens, they would probably die halfway. Of course, that was not the most important thing. The most important thing was that once the news that they were going to the state of Yu spread, they might encounter great danger along the way. Even if their journey to the state of Yu was smooth, as long as they participated in the Myriad Treasure Meet, it would be difficult to hide the news. At that time, on the way back to Liang Nation, they might be ambushed. Would Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan be able to protect themselves? What if they couldn¡¯t? Huang Ling¡¯er did not dare to let her imagination run wild. She wanted to ask Shen Ruyan and Jiang Chengxuan if they could reconsider. However, she also knew that since they had already decided on this matter, there was no possibility of changing their mind. For a moment, she didn¡¯t know what to do. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately knew what she was worried about. Shen Ruyan stepped forward and patted her shoulder to comfort her. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Ling¡¯er. Your Brother Jiang and I have already made preparations for everything that might happen. There won¡¯t be any dangers. You don¡¯t have to worry too much.¡± ¡°Alright then. No matter what, you have to be careful.¡± ¡°We will.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded.. Chapter 360 - Chapter 360: Fighting the Demon King in the Sea of Cliffs Chapter 360: Fighting the Demon King in the Sea of Cliffs Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After Huang Ling¡¯er left Xuanming Peak, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not stay any longer. The two of them sent a message to Jiang Renyi and Shen Yuanlong respectively. Then, they flew out of Liang Nation. The journey from Liang Nation to Myriad Treasure Immortal City in the state of Yu was very far. Even with the speed of Golden Core cultivators, it would still take them about half a year. Most importantly, from Liang Nation to the state of Yu, they had to pass by several areas where demon beasts roamed. If they accidentally alarmed the Level 4 Demon Kings on the way or were surrounded by a large number of demon beasts, they would be in a difficult situation they couldn¡¯t extricate themselves from. If their luck was any worse and they bumped into a Level 5 demon emperor, they would be doomed. Fortunately, Jiang Chengxuan still had the portable Void Travel Array Disk, with the help of which it was not impossible to escape a Level 5 demon emperor. Even so, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not dare to be careless on the way. As they flew, they tried their best not to make any sound, and their auras were even restrained to the limit. Just like that, the couple flew for two months without encountering any danger. At this moment, they had already left the territory of the Cangnan Region and arrived at a place called the Sea of Cliffs. This place was called the Sea of Cliffs, but it was not the sea. Instead, it was a huge mountain range with countless cliffs. There were many demon beasts living here. It was said that there were also many Level 4 demon kings. Once they sensed that a human cultivator had entered, these demon beasts, including the demon kings, would join forces without hesitation to kill the human cultivators who had invaded their territory. As far as Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan knew, there were no less than six Golden Cores who died here. At this moment, the couple was flying close to the ground, trying their best not to make any noise. Jiang Chengxuan even used the Formless. Just as the couple was about to fly out of the area, a gorgeous dazzling light suddenly rose about a thousand miles away from them. Immediately after, a loud beast roar sounded. All kinds of divine powers and innate spells appeared in the sky. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. The two of them clearly did not expect to see such a thing happening. Soon, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes lit up with spiritual light as he activated the Heavenly Eye of Insight. In that place, several Level 4 demon kings were fighting with each other. Not far from them was a big tree. On the tree, there were four fruits in red, yellow, and blue. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s pupils constricted when he saw the four fruits. Sensing his abnormality, Shen Ruyan immediately asked via voice transmission, ¡°Husband, did you discover something?¡± Jiang Chengxuan calmed himself down and sent a voice transmission to Shen Ruyan. ¡°There are four Three Essence Spiritual Fruits there.¡± ¡°What? Three Essence Spiritual Fruit?¡± Shen Ruyan was shocked when she heard what it was. She knew that the Three Essence Spiritual Fruit could strengthen the user¡¯s body, Dharmic power, and Primordial Spirit at the same time. If this fruit was used as the main ingredient to refine the Three Essence Spiritual Pill, the effect might increase. If she and Jiang Chengxuan could obtain it, they only needed one pill to break through to the mid-stage Golden Core. The couple would turn a blind eye to it and pretend they didn¡¯t see anything if it was something ordinary. However, as for something as precious as Three Essence Spiritual Fruit, neither Jiang Chengxuan nor Shen Ruyan wanted to give up on it. A hint of determination appeared in the couple¡¯s eyes. Soon, they quietly approached. In the blink of an eye, they were only 50 kilometers away from the Three Essence Spiritual Fruit. At this moment, the two of them could already see the situation clearly. There were a total of three demon beast races fighting each other. They were the Golden Horned Monkey race, the Netherworld Green Snake race, and the Wind Moon White Tiger race. The leaders were all Level 4 demon kings. In order to fight for the Three Elements Spiritual Fruits, the three demon kings and the Level 1, 2, and 3 demon beasts under them were already fighting to death. They did not hold back at all. Dozens of demon beasts fell to the ground as various innate spells blasted. Even the three demon kings had obvious injuries on their bodies. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan exchanged glances. Just as they were about to take action, they suddenly turned to look at a place hundreds of meters away. There, a beautiful woman in a silver dress also turned her head and looked at them. Their gazes met in the air, and both of them were clearly stunned. Clearly, they didn¡¯t expect that there would be someone else other than them in this place. However, at this moment, there was not much time to think about what to do. The moment the two sides planned to take actions just now, they had already released some fluctuations. This was also the main reason why they could sense each other¡¯s existence. If they delayed any longer, when the three demon kings reacted, the situation would be turned around against them.. Chapter 361 - Chapter 361: Fighting the Demon King in the Sea of Cliffs Chapter 361: Fighting the Demon King in the Sea of Cliffs (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Therefore, in the next moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan decisively chose to attack. With a few flashes of their figures, they quickly approached the big tree. At the same time, the woman in the silver gauze dress was not idle either. The moment Jiang Chengxuan and his wife made a move, her figure flashed out from the other side. In the blink of an eye, the three of them were next to the tree. ¡°ROAR!¡± ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± The three demon kings, who were in the middle of a fierce battle, were furious when they suddenly saw human Golden Core cultivators appear. Almost unanimously, the three demon kings stopped tearing each other to pieces and turned to attack Jiang Chengxuan and the other two instead. The Golden Horned Monkey suddenly raised its claw and grabbed the air. Crackles¡­ A golden bolt of lightning appeared in its palm as it slashed at Jiang Chengxuan. The Netherworld Green Snake opened its mouth. Swoosh¡­ A black whirlwind rose from the ground. Then, it grew larger and whirled faster. In the blink of an eye, it became a thousand feet wide and swept towards the three of them. The Wind Moon White Tiger roared at the sky. Following that, a majestic moonlight poured down from the sky and into its body, causing its body to instantly expand. Wind blades spiraled up under his feet. The huge tiger body actually turned into a stream of light that charged towards the silver-dressed woman. Seeing this, the expressions of Jiang Chengxuan and the other two changed drastically. Jiang Chengxuan raised his hand and released the Black Spirit Shield. As he activated his Dharmic power, the Black Spirit Shield expanded rapidly and became a thousand feet tall. There was a series of loud bangs. The Golden Horned Monkey¡¯s golden lightning and the Netherworld Green Snake¡¯s whirlwind clashed into the Level 4 defensive Dharma treasure. The spiritual light on the surface of the shield quickly dimmed. Even Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body was forced back more than ten meters by the impact, leaving a deep pit in the ground. However, Shen Ruyan, who was next to him, took the opportunity when the three demon kings were entangled with her husband to quickly come to the tree. Just as she was about to reach out and pluck the Three Essence Spirit Fruits from the tree, the Wind Moon White Tiger that was fighting with the silver-dressed woman suddenly roared at the sky again. In an instant, Shen Ruyan felt a buzz in her head. However, immediately, an incomparably majestic lightning figure appeared in her sea of consciousness and blocked the tiger roar from affecting her Primordial Spirit. While she was distracted, the Wind Moon White Tiger and the silver-dressed woman also arrived beside the tree. At this moment, the two of them actually stopped fighting as if they had reached an agreement. Three of them reached out to take the fruits at the same time. Shen Ruyan was the fastest. There was a soft crackling sound. As electric arcs jumped, she was the first to pick two Three Essence Spiritual Fruits closest to her. At the same time, the remaining two Three Essence Spiritual Fruits were taken by the silver-dressed woman and the Wind Moon White Tiger. The moment they obtained the Three Essence Spiritual Fruit, the Wind Moon White Tiger suddenly opened its mouth. With that, tens of thousands of green, yellow, black, and purple wind blades flew towards Shen Ruyan and the woman in the silver dress like raindrops. In addition, around the tiger, there were threads that looked like moonlight that condensed into a huge net, ready to trap the two of them should they escape. At this moment, the silver-dressed woman suddenly took out a silver scimitar. The silver scimitar was extremely sharp as it blocked the wind blades. Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t stay idle and immediately took out the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer. With a roar of the thunder, the wind blades quickly lost power and dissipated in the air. Seeing that its attack could not deal any substantial damage to Shen Ruyan and the silver-dressed woman and that the Golden Horned Monkey and the Netherworld Green Snake couldn¡¯t do anything to Jiang Chengxuan either, the Wind Moon White Tiger immediately had the intention to retreat. No matter what, it had already obtained one of the Three Essence Spiritual Fruits. Lingering around would not do it any good. Instead, it might put itself in danger. After all, the tiger did not have a good relationship with the Golden Horned Monkey and the Netherworld Green Snake. Just now, they were fighting each other to death over the Three Essence Spiritual Fruit. If not for the sudden intervention of the three human Golden Cores, the tiger might have been killed. Just as the Wind Moon White Tiger began to retreat and was about to leave the battlefield, a roar suddenly came from afar. Accompanying it were several auras at the level of the Golden Core. Clearly, there were several more demon kings coming That made Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and the woman in the silver dress frown. Clearly, the commotion here had already alarmed most of the demon beasts in the Sea of Cliffs. Perhaps even a Level 5 demon emperor had sensed it. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan and his wife, as well as the silver-dressed woman, did not dare to stay any longer. However, leaving the battle was not as easy as entering the battle. At this moment, the Golden Horned Monkey and the Netherworld Green Snake suddenly seemed to have gone crazy and started to stop them from leaving. The Golden Horned Monkey spoke in human language to the Wind Moon White Tiger. ¡°Tiger, did you forget the oath you made? As long as a human cultivator enters the Sea of Cliffs, no matter what grudges we have, our first responsibility is to unite and kill the human cultivators. If you dare to break your oath, we will tell Demon Emperor White Elephant what you have done. Think about it yourself. What will happen to you at that time?!¡± These words immediately put a look of panic on the Wind Moon White Tiger¡¯s face. After letting out an angry roar, it immediately pounced at Shen Ruyan and the silver-dressed woman again. At the same time, the Golden Horned Monkey and the Netherworld Green Snake also reengaged in a fight with Jiang Chengxuan. The three demon kings had a clear strategy. They did not need to risk their lives to go all out. They only needed to restrain Jiang Chengxuan and the other two and not let them escape. Soon, when the other demon kings arrived, with their strength combined, they would be able to kill the three human cultivators with ease. Jiang Chengxuan and the other two had a rough idea what the demon kings were up to. If this continued, the situation they found themselves in would only get worse. If they prolonged this fight until the demon emperor arrived, no matter how many trump cards they had, it would be useless. Therefore, after unleashing an attack that carried all that might, they took out their trump cards to escape. For the silver-dressed woman, she took out a Level 4 Space Breaking Talisman. Before the Golden Horned Monkey and the others could react, the silver-dressed woman had already activated this talisman. In an instant, a white light enveloped this woman. Then, her figure blurred and eventually vanished without a trace. This infuriated the Golden Horned Monkey and the Wind Moon White Tiger In their fury, Jiang Chengxuan took out the portable Void Travel Array Disk that was emitting an extremely dazzling light, and the space around him suddenly fluctuated extremely violently. ¡°Quick! Stop them!¡± The Golden Horned Monkey roared. It repeatedly bombarded Jiang Chengxuan with its intrinsic divine power in an attempt to interrupt the teleportation. However, it was a step too late. With a swoosh, the array disk disappeared on the spot, together with Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan.. Chapter 362 - Chapter 362: Arriving at the State of Yu Chapter 362: Arriving at the State of Yu Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Seeing this, the Golden Horned Monkey and the other two demon kings were enraged. Clearly, none of them expected that the three human Golden Cores all had teleportation trump cards. They were lost as to what to do. BOOM! At this moment, four huge figures suddenly landed at the scene. They all had an aura that was on par with the Golden Horned Monkey and the others. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Why did you let them escape?¡± A bull demon king as big as a mountain spoke in a muffled voice. Upon hearing its words, the other three demon kings also looked at the Golden Horned Monkey and the others. The Golden Horned Monkey and the others were already in a bad mood and were more annoyed at the questioning tone of the bull demon king. Their attitude was not quite friendly. However, before they could say anything, a phantom as vast as the world appeared in front of the Golden Horned Monkey and the other demon kings. ¡°Demon¡­ Demon Emperor White Elephant!¡± Subconsciously, they all knelt on the ground. Although the huge phantom was only a projection of Demon Emperor White Elephant, a Level 5 demon beast, they still felt fear from the bottom of their hearts. Their body, which was kneeling on the ground, began to tremble uncontrollably. ¡°Pass down my orders that all demon beasts begin to search the three human Golden Cores who have escaped just now.¡± Suddenly, the majestic voice of the Demon Emperor White Elephant sounded in their ears. This made the Golden Horned Monkey and the other demon kings hold their breaths with extreme fear. Without another word, they immediately kowtowed respectfully. ¡°Yes!¡± At the same time. In a quiet forest. Ripples suddenly appeared in the air. Immediately after, the figures of a man and a woman slowly walked out of the thin air. They were none other than Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. At this moment, they were looking at their surroundings with puzzled expressions. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Ruyan, do you know where this is?¡± Shen Ruyan scanned the surroundings with her divine sense. After a while. Only then did she say uncertainly, ¡°This place seems to be the Forest of the Cranes.¡± ¡°Forest of the Cranes?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was clearly surprised upon knowing where they were currently. As far as he knew, the Forest of the Cranes was not far from the state of Yu. Could it be that the teleportation array disc had brought them here? If that was the case, it had saved them a lot of time and travel. However, they still needed to investigate carefully to confirm if this place was really the Forest of the Cranes. With that, the couple concealed their figures again and hid their aura. After a few days of investigation, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were absolutely certain that this was indeed the Forest of the Cranes. By rough estimation, they were only less than half a month away from Huayun City, which was the closest to the state of Yu. After arriving at Huayun City, as long as they were careful and did not expose themselves, they should be able to reach the state of Yu without a hitch. About ten days later. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan successfully passed through the Forest of the Cranes and appeared in an open space. This place was already within the territory of the state of Yu. Most of the people coming and going were cultivators. However, these cultivators¡¯ cultivation levels were not high. Most of them were only at the Qi Refinement. Occasionally, they could see a few Foundation Establishment cultivators. As soon as Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan appeared outside the forest, they saw two groups of people fighting not far away. One group had seven or eight people, all Qi Refinement cultivators. Another group only had two people, but one of them was at the Foundation Establishment. ¡°Hua Daozhen, you¡¯re a Foundation Establishment senior. Aren¡¯t you ashamed of yourself for hijacking us Qi Refinement juniors? Aren¡¯t you afraid that Songyang Market will hold you accountable?¡± At this moment, among the Qi Refinement cultivators, a middle-aged man at the ninth level of Qi Refinement suddenly spoke angrily. Hearing his words, the Foundation Establishment Cultivator called Hua Daozhen could not help but sneer. ¡°Hold me accountable? How? As long as I kill you all, no one will know what happened. Yang Zhenyuan, if you want to blame someone, blame your Yang family for being too greedy, How dare a mere Qi Refinement family covet Foundation Establishment Pills? You brought this calamity upon yourself!¡± As he spoke, Hua Daozhen had already controlled his Level 2 Dharma artifact to send the three high-grade Level 1 Dharma artifacts flying. Then, the power of the Level 2 Dharma artifact did not decrease as it charged towards Yang Zhenyuan, who was closest to him. Seeing this, Yang Zhenyuan looked indignant. The Yang family had once been a dignified Violet Palace family. However, the younger generations were not promising, causing the Yang family to decline and eventually end up becoming a small Qi Refinement family. This time, the Yang family had spent almost everything they had to buy a Foundation Establishment Pill from the Songyang Market. In the end, before they could return to the Yang family, they were ambushed by Hua Daozhen. Seeing that the Level 2 Dharma artifact was about to hit him, Yang Zhenyuan hurriedly took out a high-grade Level 1 shield. With a bang, the high-grade Level 1 defensive shield was sent flying along with Yang Zhenyuan.. Chapter 363 - Chapter 363: Arriving at the State of Yu (2) Chapter 363: Arriving at the State of Yu (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The entire shield was instantly riddled with holes and could no longer be used. ¡°Family head!¡± This scene immediately shocked the rest of the Yang family. They desperately rushed towards Yang Zhenyuan, wanting to protect him. However, how could their speed be faster than a Level 2 Dharma artifact? After sending the shield flying away, Hua Daozhen¡¯s Level 2 Dharma artifact had already arrived in front of Yang Zhenyuan again. Despair flashed across Yang Zhenyuan¡¯s eyes. However, at this moment, a wisp of sword Qi suddenly landed gently on the Level 2 Dharma artifact that was ready to take Yang Zhenyuan¡¯s life. Ding! The Level 2 Dharma artifact immediately dimmed and flew back in Hua Daozhen¡¯s direction. This scene made Hua Daozhen¡¯s expression change drastically. Yang Zhenyuan and the others were also shocked. They looked in the direction of the sword Qi with their eyes wide open. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were slowly walking towards them. ¡°Who are you? Why are you interfering in my family matters?¡± Hua Daozhen spoke in a deep voice with an ugly expression. However, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan ignored him and went straight to Yang Zhenyuan. When Yang Zhenyuan saw this, he immediately bowed to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and said gratefully, ¡°I am Yang Zhenyuan. Thank you for saving my life, Senior!¡± Jiang Chengxuan waved his hand and said, ¡°Let me ask you, what exactly is this place? How far is it from Huayun City?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, a hint of surprise flashed across Yang Zhenyuan¡¯s eyes, but he quickly replied, ¡°Senior, we are in the jurisdiction area of Songyang Market. As for the Huayun City you mentioned, it¡¯s still a long way from here. It¡¯s about 60,000 to 70,000 kilometers.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. Then, he handed a mid-grade Level 2 Golden Armor Puppet Talisman to Yang Zhenyuan and said, ¡°This talisman is a Level 2 Golden Armor Puppet Talisman. After being activated, it can summon a battle puppet comparable to the mid-stage Foundation Establishment Realm. The duration is about five minutes. Take it as payment for answering my question just now.¡± ¡°What? Level¡­ Level 2 puppet talisman?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Yang Zhenyuan and his family members were shocked. They had never heard of such a Level 2 talisman in this world. Although the duration of the puppet was only five minutes, it was still very impressive. ¡°Huh?¡± At this moment, Hua Daozhen and the other one, who had been bullying Yang Zhenyuan just now, suddenly flew into the distance. Judging from the strength Jiang Chengxuan displayed, they felt that he was not simple. Now that Jiang Chengxuan gave away a level 2 talisman as if it was nothing, the suspicion in their heart turned into uneasiness. Therefore, they did not hesitate at all and fled while Jiang Chengxuan was talking to Yang Zhengyuan. However, all their attempts to escape were useless in front of a Golden Core. Suddenly, two sword lights tore through the air. Immediately after, Yang Zhenyuan was shocked to see the heads of Hua Daozhen and the other one, who had already fled for a long distance, fall from the sky. Their corpses hit the ground and were smashed into muds. ¡°Uh¡­¡± Yang Zhenyuan and the others swallowed their saliva nervously. To be able to kill Hua Daozhen so easily without using any Dharma artifacts, they figured Jiang Chengxuan should be far above the Foundation Establishment Realm. However, just as they turned around and wanted to ask Jiang Chengxuan, they were shocked to discover that Jiang Chengxuan and the woman beside him were nowhere to be seen. Without another word, they bowed respectfully in the direction where Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were standing. Then, they quickly rushed to the place where Hua Daozhen and the other one had fallen. There were two storage bags waiting to be picked. Jiang Chengxuag didn¡¯t want it, but to Yang Zhenyuan and the others, it was a huge fortune. A few days later. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan finally arrived at Huayun City. This city was also the largest cultivation city at the border of the state of Yu with multiple Violet Place sects and families. The City Lord, Zhuge Tianlong, was an authentic Golden Core cultivator. However, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not care about that. The reason why they came to this city was only to use the teleportation array here. It had to be known that the territory of the state of Yu was many times larger than the Cangnan Region. The distance between cities was also extremely far. From Huayun City to the Myriad Treasure Immortal City, even with the speed of a Golden Core, it would take more than half a year and might not be enough. As such, the existence of a teleportation array was especially necessary. Although setting up and maintaining teleportation array required a lot of manpower and resources every year, However, at the same time, the profit generated from the teleportation array would also be an astronomical figure. At this moment, the couple had already arrived at one of the teleportation arrays in the city. The people in charge of guarding here were two cultivators at the ninth level of the Foundation Establishment. When they saw someone coming, they subconsciously used their divine senses to investigate. The discovery shocked them. Not daring to be negligent, the two of them immediately said respectfully, ¡°Greetings, seniors. May I ask if you¡¯re heading to the Illusory Dragon City?¡± ¡°Illusory Dragon City?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were puzzled. The two Foundation Establishment cultivators seemed to have realized that this was the first time the couple had come to Huayun City. They immediately explained, ¡°Seniors, I don¡¯t know if you are aware of this, but Huayun City only has teleportation arrays to the Illusory Dragon City and the White Polar City. The one we are in charge of is to the Illusory Dragon City. As for the teleportation array to White Polar City, it¡¯s on the east side.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Hearing their explanation, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately understood. It seemed that there was no direct teleportation array from Huayun City to the Myriad Treasure Immortal City. Jiang Chengxuan asked the two of them, ¡°If we want to go to the Myriad Treasure Immortal City, between the Illusory Dragon City or the White Polar City, which one should we go to first?¡± The two Foundation Establishment Cultivators were enlightened when they heard Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words. One of the tall and thin Foundation Establishment cultivators said, ¡°Seniors, are you planning to go to the Myriad Treasure Immortal City for the Myriad Treasure Meet? If so, you can go to the Illusory Dragon City first and use the teleportation array there to head to the East Mystic Immortal City. From there, you can teleport to the Myriad Treasure Immortal City.¡± In other words, they had to transfer to two cities along the way before reaching the Myriad Treasure Immortal City. After understanding this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately said to the two of them, ¡°In that case, we¡¯ll go to the Illusory Dragon City first.¡± The tall and thin cultivator immediately smiled and nodded. ¡°Sure. The fee to the Illusory Dragon City will be i,6oo spiritual stones per person. There are two of you, so that¡¯ll be 3,200 spiritual stones.¡± ¡°Here, there¡¯s a total of 4,000 spiritual stones here. You can keep the changes. Take it as payment for answering our questions just now.¡± Jiang Chengxuan casually threw a storage bag at the two of them. The two of them were delighted. There were 800 more spiritual stones inside. If the two of them split it equally, each of them could get 400 spiritual stones. To Foundation Establishment cultivators like them, this was already a lot of extra income. Soon. The couple stood on the teleportation array. As the white light of the teleportation array lit up, Their figures immediately disappeared on the spot.. Chapter 364 - Chapter 364: Myriad Treasure Immortal City, Meeting an Acquaintance Chapter 364: Myriad Treasure Immortal City, Meeting an Acquaintance Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After arriving at the Illusory Dragon City, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan quickly found the teleportation array to East Mystic Immortal City. However, when they arrived at East Mystic Immortal City, they were told that the teleportation array to the Myriad Treasure Immortal City would only open in two days. So, the two of them stayed for two days. It was not until the third day that they boarded the teleportation array to the Myriad Treasure Immortal City. A slight sense of weightlessness came. When Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan saw their surroundings again, they realized that they had arrived at their destination, the Myriad Treasure Immortal City. It had to be said that because the Myriad Treasure Meet was approaching, the city was abnormally lively. The streets were filled with humans, reaching out to as far as the eye could see. At this moment, there were about four months before the Myriad Treasure Meet officially began. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan naturally needed to find a place to stay first. After searching, they found a high-grade temporary cave abode nearby. This kind of cave abode was dense with spiritual Qi, enough for the two of them to cultivate at the same time. Previously, they had been busy traveling. Even if they had obtained two Three Essence Spiritual Fruits, they did not have the time to consume it and attempt to break through. Now that they had arrived at the Myriad Treasure Immortal City and rented a high-grade cave abode, they could start doing it. However, before that, they wanted to take a look around the Myriad Treasure Immortal City to see if they could find the supplementary materials for refining the Three Essence Spiritual Pill. Soon, the two of them arrived at the largest shop in the city. It was called the Myriad Treasure Pavilion. It was said that the owner of this pavilion was one of the three overlord forces in the state of Yu. The Hidden Sword Palace, the Nascent Soul Immortal Family, the Cao family, and the Mingzhen Sect. The arrival of two Golden Cores immediately alarmed the shopkeeper. The shopkeeper was about 40 years old and was a Golden Core as well. When he saw Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, he immediately cupped his fists with a smile. ¡°Let me introduce myself first. I¡¯m Ren Kongming, currently the shopkeeper of the Myriad Treasure Pavilion. Fellow Daoists, you must be from afar, right? Nice to meet you!¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were both a little surprised that as soon as they met, the other party could tell they were from afar. Ren Kongming smiled and said, ¡°In case you wonder how I know, I¡¯m more or less familiar with most of the peer fellow Doiasts. The fact that I haven¡¯t seen the two of you before means that you must be new here. By the way, I wonder if there is anything you want?¡± Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Do you have Moonlight Grass, Purple Night Fruit, and Spirit Cleansing Flower in stock?¡± Hearing the items Jiang Chengxuan mentioned, Ren Kongming couldn¡¯t help but look surprised. He seemed to have guessed something, but he didn¡¯t ask further. Instead, he pondered for a moment and replied, ¡°We currently have Moonlight Grass and Purple Night Fruit in our shop. However, there is no Spirit Cleansing Flower. You should know that such a spiritual object that can be used on the Primordial Spirit is rarely seen. Even if we have one occasionally, it will be sold out quickly.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were obviously disappointed. If such a big shop did not have Spirit Cleansing Flowers, then even if they went elsewhere, the chances of them finding one were slim. Immediately, the couple bought two Moonlight Grasses and Purple Night Fruits. Although the Moonlight Grass and the Purple Night Fruit were both Level 4 spiritual items, However, their price was not particularly expensive. At the very least, the couple could perfectly afford it. In total, they spent 200,000 spiritual stones. It had to be known that some special Level 3 spiritual items were far more valuable than the Moonlight Grass and Purple Night Fruit. For example, Violet Palace Jade or Purple Heaven Pills. When Ren Kongming saw that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were about to leave after buying the Moonlight Grass and Purple Night Fruit, he suddenly called out to them. ¡°Please wait a moment.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan turned around in confusion. Ren Kongming smiled and said, ¡°If the two of you really want the Spirit Cleansing Flower, you can come over to take a look on the day the Myriad Treasure Meet officially begins in four months.¡± Seeing that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were still puzzled, Ren Kongming stopped beating around the bush and said, ¡°The Myriad Treasure Meet this time is divided into two sections. I believe both of you know about this, right?¡± Before Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could answer, Ren Kongming continued, ¡°The first section is the Myriad Treasure Trade Fair. At that time, from the Qi Refinement to the Foundation Establishment, from the Violet Palace to the Golden Core, there will be trade fairs held for cultivators of different realms. The venue of the trade fair for Golden Cores will be in this pavilion.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan finally understood. No wonder Ren Kongming said that they could come back to take a look. Jiang Chengxuan immediately nodded at Ren Kongming.. Chapter 365 - Chapter 365: Myriad Treasure Immortal City, Meeting an Acquaintance (2) Chapter 365: Myriad Treasure Immortal City, Meeting an Acquaintance (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°I see. Thank you for your reminder, Shopkeeper Ren. On the day the Myriad Treasure Trade Fair begins, my Dao companion and 1 will remember to come.¡± With that, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan cupped their fists and bowed to Ren Kongming before leaving the Myriad Treasure Pavilion. After arriving outside, the couple was not in a hurry to return to the cave abode. Without the Spirit Cleansing Flower, they could not use Three Essence Spiritual Fruit to refine pills. Although they could directly consume the Three Essence Spiritual Fruit and use it to try to break through to the mid-stage Golden Core, That would be quite wasteful. Unless there was really no other way, they did not intend to eat the Three Essence Spiritual Fruit directly. Now, they planned to stroll around the Myriad Treasure Immortal City and see if there was anything they could use. However, much to their disappointment, they spent half a day walking around but didn¡¯t find anything they could use. Just as the couple was about to return, they suddenly bumped into an acquaintance. She was dressed in a silver gauze dress and had a peerless beauty. She was the Golden Core female cultivator they met in the Sea of Cliffs that day. At this moment, the female cultivator also saw Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. She was as stunned as the couple. They clearly didn¡¯t expect to come across each other in the Myriad Treasure Immortal City. ¡°Fellow Daoists, we met again.¡± The woman in the silver gauze dress spoke first. She smiled and continued, ¡°We parted in a hurry that day. Since we¡¯re fated to meet again here, why don¡¯t we find a place to sit and chat for a while? Let me introduce myself first. I¡¯m Guan Xinting. How should I address the two of you?¡± It was undeniable that this woman left a deep impression on Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan that day. Although they fought over the Three Essence Spiritual Fruit, they also fought the demon kings as a team. Most importantly, be it Jiang Chengxuan and his wife or Guan Xinting, they both adhered to their bottom line and didn¡¯t scheme against each other to snatch the Three Essence Spiritual Fruits in their hands. This was also the main reason why Guan Xinting had a friendly attitude towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan also introduced themselves. About their origins, they tacitly didn¡¯t ask. A moment later. The group of three arrived at the private room of a restaurant called Wanlai Restaurant. After the waiter served the spiritual tea and snacks, Guan Xinting smiled at the two of them and asked, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang and Fellow Daoist Shen, you should be here to participate in the Myriad Treasure Meet, right?¡± Regarding this question, the couple did not hide it. There was nothing to hide. They nodded. ¡°Fellow Daoist Guan should be the same, right?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Guan Xinting nodded. She continued, ¡°Then do you know that apart from the trade fair and auction section, there will also be a lecture held by a Perfected Lord to preach the Dao. ¡°Lecture held by a Perfected Lord?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan widened their eyes, clearly not knowing about what Guan Xinting had said. If this was true, they could already imagine how lively and crowded the scene would be at that time. Opportunities to listen to Nascent Soul Perfected Lord preach the Dao were rare. If one had a chance to attend it, they should consider themselves lucky. ¡°Do you know when?¡± Jiang Chengxuan asked excitedly. Guan Xinting nodded and said, ¡°1 know. It¡¯ll be in half a month. The location of the lecture will be the Vandu Plain 50 kilometers away from the Myriad Treasure Immortal City.¡± ¡°It¡¯s actually not in the city?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were surprised. If Guan Xinting had not told them about this, they might have missed out on this rare opportunity. Thinking of this, the couple immediately stood up and cupped their fists at Guan Xinting with an extremely solemn expression. ¡°Fellow Daoist Guan, thank you for telling us about this. If not for you, the two of us would have missed this opportunity.¡± Guan Xinting immediately smiled and waved her hand. ¡°You¡¯re being too serious. With your identities, even without my reminder, you should be able to find out about this sooner or later.¡± However, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan knew in their hearts that in a place where they barely knew anyone, gathering information was by no means easy. Therefore, they were grateful to Guan Xinting and remembered this favor deeply. ¡°By the way¡­¡± At that moment, Shen Ruyan spoke. ¡°Fellow Daoist Guan, do you know which Perfected Lord will be preaching the Dao on Vandu Plain?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was obviously very curious about this question too. He immediately turned to look at Guan Xinting. Guan Xinting said, ¡°It should be Perfected Lord Xuan Yang of the Hidden Sword Palace. This Perfected Lord has publicly preached the Dao many times and supported many juniors.¡± ¡°It¡¯s actually him?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were both surprised. They knew that Perfected Lord Xuan Yang had helped them stop the Golden Wolf Demon Emperor from entering the Liang Nation back then. If not for this person, the Golden Wolf Demon Emperor might have razed the Liang Nation to the ground. In private, some people labeled this Perfected Lord as difficult to communicate with, unreasonable, and even mean. However, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who had received his favor, knew that those labels were untrue. Those who truly knew and understood this Perfected Lord would not hold such an opinion about him. After a while. The couple bade farewell to Guan Xinting. Before they parted, the two of them thanked Guan Xinting again and agreed to go to the Vandu Plain in half a month to listen to the preach. At the same time. In a shop called the Hundred Pill Pavilion. Shangguan Yongsheng, who had brought Shangguan Maofeng to the Myriad Treasure Immortal City three years ago, looked at the two people who suddenly passed by outside the window and his eyes instantly darkened. They were none other than Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who had just parted ways with Guan Xinting. Because the streets were filled with people, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not notice Shangguan Yongsheng¡¯s gaze. On the other hand, when Shangguan Maofeng noticed Shangguan Yongsheng¡¯s expression, he immediately followed his gaze and looked out of the window of the Hundred Pill Pavilion. Then, his expression changed drastically. ¡°Fourth Granduncle, they are¡­?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Shangguan Yongsheng put a finger to his lips, then shook his head. He gestured for him to stop looking in that direction. After all, at the level of Golden Core, any hostile or unfriendly gaze would be easily detected. Shangguan Yongsheng had also considered this, so he told Shangguan Maofeng not to stare. It was not until the couple returned to the cave abode that Shangguan Maofeng could not help but say to Shangguan Yongsheng, ¡°Fourth Granduncle, are those two people the culprits who killed Seventh Granduncle? What should we do next?¡± Shangguan Yongsheng couldn¡¯t help but shake his head thoughtfully. ¡°There¡¯s no hurry. I¡¯ll find someone to find out more about them and see if they have any helpers in Myriad Treasure Immortal City. After we completely figure out their situation, we¡¯ll make plans.¡± Chapter 366 - Chapter 366: Lecture by the Perfected Lord Chapter 366: Lecture by the Perfected Lord Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Half a month passed quickly. After Jiang Chengxuan and his wife met up with Guan Xinting, the three of them went straight to the Vandu Plain. At this moment, many people had already gathered in the Vandu Plain, all here for the Perfected Lord¡¯s lecture. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked around and realized that there were more than ten Golden Core cultivators here. This was something that could not be seen in the five nations of the Cangnan Region. Most of the Violet Palace and Foundation Establishment cultivators present were juniors or disciples of the Golden Core cultivators. There were not many independent cultivators. This was not to say that Perfected Lord Xuan Yang had any requirements for background in order to attend this lecture. In fact, he treated everyone who was fated to come here equally. The only thing was that you had to be fated to be informed of this event and come in time. It all depended on fate. Whether you overheard it on the street or were informed by someone, as long as you could come, it was fate. For those who were fated to come, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang would happily accept them. Jiang Chengxuan and his wife quickly found an empty seat and sat down. Not long after they sat down, colorful lights suddenly condensed on the high platform at the front. In the end, a person dressed in white and barefooted appeared in front of everyone. He looked like a seven or eight-year-old child with a purple sword mark between his eyebrows. His appearance immediately struck everyone with awe. Without another word, they stood up and bowed to the child in front of them with extremely respectful expressions. ¡°Greetings, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang!¡± ¡°Take a seat.¡± As soon as Perfected Lord Xuan Yang spoke, Jiang Chengxuan and the others realized that his voice was not that of a child, but a voice filled with vicissitudes. True. It was said that Perfected Lord Xuan Yang was more than a thousand years old, so it was naturally impossible for him to be a child. The reason why he looked like a child was probably because of something else. No one dared to wildly guess the reason. They immediately calmed down and sat down as Perfected Lord Xuan Yang had instructed, This Dao lecture would last for a total of one to two months. The content of the lecture was mainly about cultivation. From the Qi Refinement, to the Foundation Establishment, to the Violet Palace, to the Golden Core, he would cover every major realm. The method of his teaching was explaining profound knowledge in simple terms. Even when Jiang Chengxuan and the others listened to the knowledge regarding the Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment, they were also quite enlightened. It was very helpful in verifying the mistakes they had made along the way and correcting them. Just like that. Perfected Lord Xuan Yang took a whole month to cover the knowledge about Qi Refinement, Foundation Establishment, and Violet Palace. It could be clearly felt that after hearing Perfected Lord Xuan Yang¡¯s lecture, the aura fluctuations of all the Qi Refinement Foundation Establishment Violet Palace cultivators here more or less changed. Compared to before the Dao lecture, their essence, Qi, and spirit had greatly improved. After they returned and absorbed the content of this lecture further, their cultivation and potential would definitely increase quite significantly. ¡°Next, I¡¯m going to touch on the knowledge regarding the Golden Core realm. At this moment, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang spoke slowly again. ¡°As everyone knows, condensing a Golden Core is an extremely important juncture on our cultivation path. Before that, if you wanted to change your cultivation technique and choose another path, there was still some leeway. However, after you prepare to form your core or even succeed in forming your core, it won¡¯t be so easy to change your cultivation path. If you insist, your core will break and you will die.¡± These words immediately made the faces of some late-stage Violet Palace cultivators turn slightly pale. Even some Golden Core cultivators tensed up. Clearly, they did not know about this before. Or rather, they weren¡¯t entirely sure. Now that they knew, they immediately dispelled some of the thoughts they shouldn¡¯t have. ¡°In addition, regarding forming the core¡­¡± Perfected Lord Xuan Yang continued, ¡°You have to be very careful, especially when it comes to the quality of your Golden Core.¡± This time, even Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could not help but perk up. After all, they had not forgotten how terrifying the Heavenly Tribulation was when they condensed their supreme-grade and divine-grade Golden Cores. That was not a Heavenly Tribulation supposed to befall a Golden Core cultivator. If not for the Tribulation Avoidance Pearl, it was utterly impossible for them to survive it with their own strength. ¡°It¡¯s not an exaggeration to say that the quality of the Golden Core you condensed, to a large extent, determines whether you can successfully refine a Nascent Soul in the future.¡± Perfected Lord Xuan Yang¡¯s voice sounded again. ¡°Normally speaking, the quality of a Golden Core can be divided into nine levels.. Chapter 367 - Chapter 367: Lecture by the Perfected Lord (2) Chapter 367: Lecture by the Perfected Lord (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations First to third-level are considered low-grade Golden Cores, fourth to sixth-level are considered mid-grade Golden Cores, and seventh to ninth-level are considered high-grade Golden Cores. Only by condensing a mid-grade or high-grade Golden Core can one truly have the possibility of refining a Nascent Soul in the future. As for the low-grade Golden Core, it¡¯s not that there¡¯s no possibility of reaching the Nascent Soul, but a godsend opportunity is necessary, otherwise¡­¡± He did not say the rest, but everyone present understood what he meant. ¡°May I ask, Perfected Lord¡­¡± At this moment, someone stood up and asked respectfully, ¡°Other than the ninth-level, is there a better Golden Core?¡± Perfected Lord Xuan Yang shook his head with certainty. ¡°No. The ninth-level Golden Core is the limit. At the same time, I advise you not to covet things that do not exist, lest you fail to condense it and bring disaster to yourself. At that time, no one will be able to save you.¡± This reminder carried a harsh tone, causing the expressions of many cultivators to turn pale. However, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt that there was something else in Perfected Lord Xuan Yang¡¯s words. Perhaps it was inconvenient for him to say, or perhaps he was unwilling to say. In short, the topic of the Golden Core was over. Next, it was about some things to pay attention to when cultivating in the Golden Core realm, as well as how to make sure not to deviate from one¡¯s cultivation path during this process. These knowledge were very useful to Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and the other Golden Cores present. Everyone listened with great attention. Unknowingly, another month passed. At this moment, only the Golden Core cultivators were left. As for the Violet Palace, Foundation Establishment, and Qi Refinement cultivators, they had long been pushed far away by an invisible force. After all, the content concerning the Golden Core realm was too profound. If cultivators below it were exposed to it too early, it would not do them any good. Moreover, to put it bluntly, they were qualified to listen at all. At that moment, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang said again, ¡°Next, I¡¯ll touch lightly on transforming a Core to a Nascent Soul. This should be of some help to you. Especially when it comes to choosing the future path¡­¡± At that moment, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang told everyone about transforming the Core to a Nascent Soul. This process was not like what some people thought that in order to enter the Nascent Soul Realm, one had to break their Golden Core first. Reaching the Nascent Soul realm was actually a gradual process of transforming the Golden Core into the appearance of one¡¯s Primordial Spirit. In addition, the Nascent Soul was also divided into several grades, namely Heaven, Earth, Black, and Yellow. The Heaven-grade Nascent Soul was the highest, and the Yellow-grade Nascent Soul was the lowest. Generally speaking, low-grade and mid-grade Golden Cores could at most condense a Black-grade Nascent Soul, but the most likely outcome was Yellow-grade. Only when your Golden Core reached the seventh-level would you have a chance of condensing an Earth-grade Nascent Soul. If it was a ninth-level Golden Core, there was an 80% chance that you could condense an Earth-grade Nascent Soul. ¡°Perfected Lord, may I ask about the Heaven-grade Nascent Soul? How should one obtain it?¡± Suddenly, someone raised a question. Everyone immediately pricked up their ears. Obviously, they were very curious about how to condense the best Nascent Soul. Perfected Lord Xuan Yang swept his gaze across everyone and replied, ¡°If you want to condense a Heaven-grade Nascent Soul, you have to find the Origin Qi first.¡± ¡°Origin Qi?¡± Many people could not help but reveal a trace of confusion on their faces. Clearly, they had never heard of the so-called Origin Qi. Perfected Lord Xuan Yang explained, ¡°Origin Qi is the Qi of Heaven and Earth nurtured every sixty years when Heaven and Earth interact. Only by fusing this item into your Nascent Soul can you break the limit of your potential and obtain a Heaven-grade Nascent Soul.¡± At that point, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang suddenly thought of something and shook his head with a sigh. Many people were confused by that. However, observant people like Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could read something else from Perfected Lord Xuan Yang¡¯s sigh. There seemed to be something Perfected Lord Xuan Yang couldn¡¯t tell or found it inappropriate to tell. However, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang did not elaborate on it and continued the topic. ¡°One of the most important conditions to condense a Heaven-grade Nascent Soul is to possess the Origin Qi. Other than that, there¡¯s another indispensable condition.¡± This time, before anyone could ask, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang added, ¡°That is to understand the Dao you are pursuing..¡± Chapter 368 - Chapter 368: Lecture by the Perfected Lord (3) Chapter 368: Lecture by the Perfected Lord (3) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Understand the Dao we are pursuing?¡± Many people were puzzled. What kind of condition was this? How could people who had come thus far not know the Dao they were pursuing? As though he could read everyone¡¯s thoughts, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang sneered for the first time. ¡°I can guarantee that there are less than five people here who have truly understood the Dao they are pursuing.¡± ¡°What?¡± Many people present could not help but reveal shocked expressions when they heard that. ¡°Don¡¯t doubt my words.¡± Perfected Lord Xuan Yang spoke again. ¡°Let me ask you, what do you think the Dao you are pursuing is? Is it to become stronger? Live forever? Take over the world? Or become an immortal?¡± Without waiting for an answer, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang continued, ¡°These things can at most be considered a goal, a desire, an ambition, but it¡¯s not the Dao you think it is. The true Dao is a conviction, a conviction for which you are willing to give up everything to uphold it, a something that can only be understood tacitly and not spoken of. Take immortality for example. If someone told you that in order to be immortal, you have to let go of everything, your emotions, your desires, your glory and reputation. You have to be like an ascetic, day after day, year after year, ignoring everything and cultivating in seclusion. Will you still be willing to do it? To become stronger. How strong is considered strong? Even if you are invincible and can turn the world upside down with a wave of your hand, this strength might not be your limit. Will you continue to pursue strength or be content with where you are? Will you stick to your original intention and stay faithful to yourself?¡± No one answered. And everyone looked lost. Perfected Lord Xuan Yang sneered. ¡°Why? You¡¯re lost just like that? Like I said, the true Dao is not just a goal, a desire, an ambition, and so on that you think it is. Similarly, it also can¡¯t be described with mere words. If you can understand it, then you will understand. If you can¡¯t, then no matter what I say, it¡¯s useless. If I have to use a word to describe it, it would be a conviction.¡± After that, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang did not care if everyone could understand his words and moved to the next topic. Just like that, another month passed quickly. Just as everyone was immersed in Perfected Lord Xuan Yang¡¯s lecture, he suddenly stopped. He looked up at the sky and said, ¡°This lecture will end here. You can go back and absorb it.¡± At that point, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang paused for a moment before looking at the few people present. That included Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, as well as Guan Xinting, who was beside them. ¡°Young friends, if you¡¯re not in a hurry, why don¡¯t you stay for a while longer? I can answer some of your doubts and questions..¡± Chapter 369 - Chapter 369: The Meet Begins, Trade for the Spirit Chapter 369: The Meet Begins, Trade for the Spirit Cleansing Flower Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Those who were not called to stay immediately looked at Jiang Chengxuan and the others enviously. To have a chance to be personally chosen by Perfected Lord Xuan Yang and be able to ask him questions in private was an opportunity that many people could not obtain in their lives. Jiang Chengxuan and the others were also delighted. After respectfully replying to Perfected Lord Xuan Yang, they waited for the others to leave before going forward one by one and asking Perfected Lord Xuan Yang some questions that puzzled them Perfected Lord Xuan Yang answered patiently. When Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan came up to Perfected Lord Xuan Yang, a rare smile appeared on his face. He looked at the two of them and said, ¡°Two young friends from the Cangnan Region¡¯s Liang Nation, I know you.¡± This caught Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan off guard. Clearly, they didn¡¯t know how Perfected Lord Xuan Yang recognized them. Perfected Lord Xuan Yang said, ¡°I wonder if you have any questions?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. The two of them then bowed respectfully to Perfected Lord Xuan Yang before Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Perfected Lord, is there a Golden Core higher than ninth level?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± To Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s surprise, When Perfected Lord Xuan Yang heard Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s question, he gave an immediate answer. Perfected Lord Xuan Yang continued with a smile, ¡°Do you find it strange that when I was teaching, I said no, but now, I gave the complete opposite answer?¡± Before the two of them could answer, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang said again, ¡°The reason why I said that to everyone is because in the Nine Essences cultivation world, it¡¯s almost impossible for ordinary people to surpass the ninth-level Golden Core. Even if they surpassed it, they would not be able to survive the upcoming Heavenly Tribulation. So. Instead of letting them make meaningless attempts, it¡¯s better to be practical.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s heart skipped a beat. Just like how they had guessed. In the current cultivation world, no existence that surpassed the ninth-level Golden Core was allowed to appear. Perfected Lord Xuan Yang continued to explain, ¡°Actually, there¡¯s something I didn¡¯t say just now. That is, there¡¯s almost a 90% chance that those who have condensed a Golden Core above the ninth-level can successfully condense a Heaven Nascent Soul. I let out a sigh just now upon mentioning this because it¡¯s really very unlikely for anyone to surpass the ninth-level Golden Core in the current Nine Essence cultivation world. Given this situation, condensing a Heaven Nascent Soul is already the limit to what we are capable of achieving. As for the Flawless Nascent Soul, it only exists in legends. ¡°So¡­¡± Suddenly, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang¡¯s expression turned extremely serious. He looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and said solemnly, ¡°If a miracle really happens in the Nine Essences cultivation world that someone above the ninth-level Golden Core is born, then no matter what, you can¡¯t let a third person know, including your family. Because if such existence is perceived by forces that are unknown to you and me and are way more powerful than us, then calamities might befall us.¡± The couple didn¡¯t expect to hear such words from Perfected Lord Xuan Yang. This was considered a secret in the Nine Essences cultivation world. Did this mean that he had already guessed something? Without dwelling on this matter, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan bowed and thanked him. ¡°Thank you for your teaching, Perfected Lord. We will keep it in mind.¡± ¡°Good!¡± Perfected Lord Xuan Yang nodded. After the couple bid farewell to Perfected Lord Xuan Yang and met up with Guan Xinting, who was waiting on the other side, Guan Xinting immediately smiled and said to the two of them, ¡°How is it? With Senior Xuan Yang¡¯s personal guidance, you should have learned a lot, right?¡± Jiang Chengxuan immediately smiled and nodded. ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to you for telling us about this lecture. If not for that, my wife and I would not have such enlightenment.¡± Soon, the three of them returned to the Myriad Treasure Immortal City. A month later. The Myriad Treasure Meet officially began. This day. As soon as Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan entered the Myriad Treasure Pavilion, they saw Guan Xinting, who had arrived before them. At this moment, there was a man and a woman beside her. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, Fellow Daoist Shen, you¡¯re here.¡± Guan Xinting immediately smiled and took the initiative to introduce the man and woman to the couple. ¡°These two Fellow Daoists are both Supreme Elders of the Fire Cloud Sect. Yun Xingkong and Qiu Wanzhu..¡± Chapter 370 - Chapter 370: The Meet Begins, Trade for the Spirit Cleansing Flower (2) Chapter 370: The Meet Begins, Trade for the Spirit Cleansing Flower (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations They are also Dao companions.¡± The Fire Cloud Sect that Guan Xinting was talking about was a medium-sized Golden Core Sect in the state of Yu. There were a total of eight Golden Core cultivators in the sect. If it was in the Cangnan Region, it would definitely be a dominant existence. ¡°Fellow Daoist Yun, Wanzhu, these are Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, whom I mentioned to you before.¡± At this moment, Guan Xinting introduced Jiang Chengxuan and his wife to Yun Xingkong and Qiu Wanzhu. After both sides greeted each other, the group of five arrived at the top floor of the Myriad Treasure Pavilion, where the trade fair for Golden Core cultivators was held. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked around and realized that there were already one or two hundred Golden Core cultivators here. Moreover, as time passed, the number of Golden Core cultivators was steadily increasing. At this moment, as the shopkeeper of the Myriad Treasure Pavilion, Ren Kongming came up to everyone with a smile. He cupped his fists and bowed. ¡°Everyone, thank you for coming to the Myriad Treasure Meet. According to the rules, you can go on stage in turns to show the treasures you want to exchange. Now, as the host of this trade fair, let me do the opening and see if I have anything you need.¡± After saying that, Ren Kongming raised his hand and waved. In the next moment, four items appeared in front of him. They were a high-grade Level 4 defensive talisman, a medicinal pill that could increase the Dharmic power of a Golden Core cultivator for 30 years, a fixed-type Level 4 offensive divine power, and a high-grade Level 4 offensive Dharma treasure. Each of these four items could be said to be worth a lot. Looking at the four items, the eyes of the nearly 200 Golden Core cultivators present lit up. In the end, the four items were exchanged by four late-stage Golden Core cultivators. That signaled the beginning of this Golden Core Trade Fair. Immediately, Golden Cores of various families and sects stepped forward one after another and took out their treasures to exchange with the others. During this period, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Guan Xinting, and Yun Xingkong had all taken a facy to something they liked. However, other than Guan Xinting, who was lucky enough to successfully exchange items with one of the Golden Cores, Jiang Chengxuan and the others did not manage to reach a deal as they wished. The main reason was that the things they took out were not as good as what others took out. At this moment, another mid-stage Golden Core cultivator went on stage. He took out two items from his body. One was a Level 4 ore called the Red Wind Stellar Sand. The other was the Level 4 Spiritual Flower, the Spirit Cleansing Flower, that Jiang Chengxuan eagerly wanted. The couple was delighted to see the Spirit Cleansing Flower. The mid-stage Golden Core cultivator said, ¡°I want to use these two items to exchange for a Level 4 demon core or a Level 4 life-extending spiritual item.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, many people in the venue frowned, including the couple. 6 Clearly, be it the Level 4 demon core or the Level 4 life-extending spiritual item, their value was higher than the two items he had taken out. Just as everyone thought that the mid-stage Golden Core cultivator would leave the stage in disappointment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. Then, Jiang Chengxuan stood up and said, I happen to have a Level 4 demon core on me.¡± However, before the mid-stage Golden Core cultivator could show a look of joy, Jiang Chengxuan continued, ¡°But I think you should know that the value of the two things you took out is not on par with a Level 4 demon core.¡± If you really want the demon core, you need to add something else.¡± Upon hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, the mid-stage Golden Core cultivator thought for a moment and took out another item from his body. It was a slightly broken Level 4 turtle shell that could be used as refining material. Of course. If this Level 4 turtle shell was intact, its value was almost second only to a Level 4 demon core. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan went forward and used a Level 4 demon core to exchange for the three items. It was hard to say who made a gain and who suffered a loss in this exchange. At the very least, they were happy with the result. With the Spirit Cleansing Flower, the couple could start using the Three Essence Spiritual Fruit to refine the Three Essence Spiritual Pill later. As for the Red Wind Stellar Sand, they could try to fuse it into the Blood Eagle Wings to see if they could bring its speed to another level. As for the broken turtle shell, its use was versatile. It could be used to repair and strengthen the defense of the Black Spirit Shield that had suffered some damages in the battle with tree demon kings a while back. Just like that, the Trade Fair continued. About a few days later. Both Guan Xinting and Yun Xingkong exchanged for the treasures they wanted. During this period, even Shen Ruyan exchanged for a Level 4 Thunder Astral Stone. Later, with some other Level 4 materials, she could upgrade her Falling Thunder Heavenly Seal to Level 4. The entire trade fair was slowly coming to an end. At this moment, a few more people walked in. They were told that there was a trade fair specially held for Golden Cores and rushed over. Among them, there was Shangguan Yongsheng, who had a grudge against Jiang Chengxuan. When their gazes met in the air, they both frowned deeply. However, no one said anything. Soon, Shangguan Yongsheng and the other few Golden Core cultivators showed their treasures. One of them took out a bottle of high-grade Level 4 flood dragon blood essence, making many people present palpitate. As everyone knew, the blood essence of demon beasts had many uses. Especially the high-grade Level 4 flood dragon blood essence, its use was even more versatile. Not only could it be used to make top-notch talisman cinnabar, but it could also be used to refine pills. It was also an excellent material for body tempering. The life essence contained in it was enough to make a body tempering cultivator take a huge step forward. If Jiang Chengxuan could obtain this bottle of Level 4 flood dragon blood essence and then combine it with the Three Essence Spiritual?!!!, he was 100% confident that he could bring his body tempering cultivation to that of Level 4 equivalence. At that time, his overall strength would drastically improve. If combined with his physical divine power, Dragon Elephant Divine Power, he believed he could fight a late-stage Golden Core cultivator to a draw. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan swore to himself that he had to try his best to get that bottle of high-grade Level 4 flood dragon blood essence. The blood essence of ordinary Level 4 demon beasts was easy to obtain, but the blood essence of a high-grade Level 4 flood dragon that could be used for body tempering was rare. At that thought, Jiang Chengxuan immediately sent a voice transmission to Shen Ruyan. He planned to use a Core Formation Pill to exchange for the high-grade Level 4 flood dragon blood essence. Actually, among the resources they had, they could perfectly use a Three Essence Spiritual Fruit to exchange for that bottle of high-grade Level 4 flood dragon blood essence. However, this kind of spiritual fruit that could increase Dharmic power, physical body, and Primordial Spirit at the same time was undoubtedly more valuable than a Core Formation Pill. Although every cultivator could only consume one Three Essence Spiritual Fruit in their lifetime even in the form of pills, because this spiritual fruit was too rare, the couple decided to keep it for the time being to see if they could use it to exchange for something more valuable in the future. At this moment, the competition for the high-grade Level 4 flood dragon blood essence was already very intense. A rather arrogant-looking young man suddenly took out a high-grade Level 4 spiritual herb from his body and said, ¡°Fellow Daoist, I¡¯m Shao Liang from the Mingzhen Sect. This high-grade Level 4 flood dragon blood essence is very useful to me. If you can do the favor of exchanging it with me, I will be very grateful and will not forget to return the favor in the future..¡± Chapter 371 - Chapter 371: Bidding for the Teleportation Array Chapter 371: Bidding for the Teleportation Array Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing Shao Liang¡¯s words, the cultivator in possession of the flood dragon blood essence immediately had ugly expressions. The implication of the other party mentioning the Mingzhen Sect was obvious. Jiang Chengxuan was also hesitating. He knew very well that as one of the three Nascent Soul forces in the state of Yu, the Mingzhen Sect was not to be trifled with. However, what cultivators fought and sought after was opportunity. If he missed this flood dragon blood essence today, he would probably have to wait God knows how long before he could come across another flood dragon blood essence. As the saying went, a step slower will lead to ten steps slower. Thinking of this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately said to the cultivator on the stage, ¡°Fellow Daoist, you just said that you want to use the flood dragon blood essence to exchange for a high-grade Core Formation spiritual item or a treasure that can greatly increase the strength of your Primordial Spirit. Then, I wonder if the Core Formation Pill in my hand is to your liking?¡± Hearing that, the cultivator on the stage was overjoyed. On the other side, Shao Liang¡¯s expression darkened. He suddenly looked at Jiang Chengxuan and said in a low voice, ¡°Fellow Daoist, I¡¯ve already said that the flood dragon blood essence is very useful to me. I hope you can do me the favor of letting me have it.¡± Hearing this, the cultivator on the stage immediately looked at Jiang Chengxuan with nervousness written all across his face, afraid that he would agree to Shao Liang¡¯s request. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Fellow Daoist Shao. That bottle of flood dragon blood essence is also very useful to me.¡± Jiang Chengxuan turned to look at Shao Liang and said calmly, ¡°So, my apologies.¡± He knew very well that he had already offended the Golden Core of Mingzhen Sect the moment he spoke. In front of an opportunity that concerned his Dao path, he would be a fool to reject it. What could be more reliable than his own strength? ¡°Great! great! great!¡± Seeing that Jiang Chengxuan did not give him face at all, a gloomy darkness emerged from the depths of his eyes. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t be bothered with how offended the other party was. Soon, he used a Core Formation Pill to successfully complete the deal with the cultivator on the stage. With that, the trade fair was almost over. Then, some cultivators who were familiar with each other began to communicate. Yun Xingkong and his wife, who had just gotten to know Jiang Chengxuan and his wife, started to show an unfriendly attitude. This made Guan Xinting, who introduced the two parties to each other previously, feel a little awkward. She came to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and explained, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, Fellow Daoist Shen, I¡¯m really sorry. As you know, Fellow Daoist Yun and Wanzhu are from a sect in the state of Yu after all. It¡¯s not good for them to offend a cultivator of the Mingzhen Sect.¡± Her action left a good impression on Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. No matter what, under such circumstances, Guan Xinting was still willing to approach them and explain it to them. It could be seen that this woman was indeed worth befriending. Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded. ¡°Fellow Daoist Guan, don¡¯t worry. We understand it.¡± On the other hand, Fellow Daoist Guan, aren¡¯t you afraid that Fellow Daoist Shao will hold prejudice against you for being with us?¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but glance in Shao Liang¡¯s direction. He happened to see Yun Xingkong and Qiu Wanzhu walking towards Shao Liang and saying something to him. This question put some worry on Guan Xinting¡¯s pretty face. She said, ¡°It¡¯s fine. No matter how powerful the Mingzhen Sect is, they can¡¯t touch me. Moreover, Shao Liang is only a Golden Core elder of the Mingzhen Sect. What¡¯s there to be afraid of?¡± From her tone, Guan Xinting did not seem to be very afraid of the Mingzhen Sect behind Shao Liang. This was interesting. Could it be that she also had a strong background behind her? A few days later. The second section of the Myriad Treasure Meet, the Myriad Treasure Auction, was finally held in the auction house. As Golden Core cultivators, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were qualified to stay in the private room in the auction house. They only needed to pay a thousand spiritual stones. When the couple entered their private room, they realized that the number plate for their private room was 264. Did this mean that there were already 263 Golden Cores who had arrived before them? Chapter 372 - Chapter 372: Bidding for the Teleportation Array (2) Chapter 372: Bidding for the Teleportation Array (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations This was quite possible. Moreover, the 264th room they were in was not the last room in this auction house. There were many empty private rooms to be occupied. Just like that, the couple stayed in their private room for about half a day before the Myriad Treasure Auction officially began. The first person to appear was a late-stage Golden Core cultivator. This person had white hair and although he looked old, the aura he emitted was so vast that no one dared to take him lightly. He smiled and cupped his fists at everyone before saying, ¡°I¡¯m Cao Zhengfeng of the Cao family, the host of this auction. First of all, on behalf of the Myriad Treasure Immortal City, I welcome all those who came to participate. Then, let me explain the rules of this auction. Of course, the first and foremost rule is that the item will be sold to the highest bidder. During this period, if anyone disturbs the auction or threatens the bidder, we will not show any mercy, no matter who you are. I hope that everyone who comes here can remember the rules well and not cross the line.¡± At this point, Cao Zhengfeng paused for a moment before continuing, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s cut to the chase. I now announce the official start of the Myriad Treasure Auction. The first item is a treasure that all cultivators who aspire to reach the Golden Core realm dreams of. Core Condensing Pill. Although the effect of this pill is not as good as the Core Formation Pill, it¡¯s still a rare spiritual item. Fellow Daoists who need it, don¡¯t miss it. The starting price is 500,000 spiritual stones. Every increase must be at least 50,000 spiritual stones.¡± Good God. The opening item was actually a Core Condensing Pill. As expected of the largest auction in the state of Yu. Just as this thought flashed through Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s minds, the atmosphere in the venue gradually became heated. Waves of bids rose and fell. 800,000 spiritual stones, 1,300,000 spiritual stones¡­ In a short moment, the price of the Core Condensing Pill was raised to 1.3 million spiritual stones. This price had already exceeded many Level 4 treasures. Even so, the bidding for the Core Condensing Pills did not stop. 1.4 million, 1.5 million, 1.65 million¡­ In the end, the price stopped at 1.65 million. It had to be said that 1.65 million for a Core Condensing Pill was actually slightly higher than the market price. However, the problem was that pills like the Core Condensing Pill that could help Violet Palace cultivators break through to the Golden Core couldn¡¯t be purchased with spiritual stones. Unless you used high-grade spiritual stones. However, not many Golden Core cultivators were in possession of high-grade spiritual stones. Even if they had some, it would at most be a few pieces or so. It would not exceed a hundred pieces, which was far from enough to buy Core Condensing Pills. After the Core Condensing Pill, the auction continued to offer many good things. However, those things were all below Level 4. To Jiang Chengxuan and the other Golden Core cultivators, other than some special Level 3 treasures, nothing below Level 4 could catch their attention. Two days passed in the blink of an eye. During this period, although several Level 4 treasures were auctioned, they were useless to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, so they didn¡¯t bid for them. Just at this moment, what appeared in Cao Zhengfeng¡¯s hand attracted Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s attention. To be precise, it attracted the attention of many Golden Core cultivators present. It was a teleportation array. Although it was only a short to medium-distance teleportation array, it had a special significance to Golden Core sects or families who did not have a teleportation array at the moment. One had to know that it was not that easy for cultivators to refine teleportation arrays. First, a considerable number of Clear Stones and Spatial Stones were needed. The former was the foundation of the teleportation array. Whether it was activating the teleportation array or maintaining the operation of the teleportation array, this material was indispensable. The latter had the effect of stabilizing space to ensure your safety during teleporting. Otherwise, if the space was unstable, accidents would occur, the danger of which could even threaten the life of Nascent Soul Perfected Lords. As for these two materials, they were not circulating on a large scale in the market at the moment. They were firmly controlled by the World Edge Pavilion, which made a name for themselves from crafting teleportation arrays. This sect was located in the state of Tianya in the Northern Border. It was a top-notch Nascent Soul sect and was the absolute overlord of the entire state of Tianya. ¡°Wife, our family needs such a teleportation array. If possible, it¡¯s best if we can obtain it.¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan said to Shen Ruyan. So far, the Jiang family did not have a teleportation array. Most importantly, as the Jiang family¡¯s strength increased, the industries under them also increased and expanded. Sometimes, it was really inconvenient to travel back and forth between the family and the industries. If the industries were connected to the family by a teleportation array, it would undoubtedly save them a great amount of time. Unfortunately, strategic resources like teleportation arrays were rarely seen in the market. Even if it appeared occasionally, it would be quickly sold out. Shen Ruyan nodded at Jiang Chengxuan. Just as the couple was discussing, many people had already begun to fight for the teleportation array. ¡°1.4 million!¡± ¡°1.8 million!¡± ¡°2.2 million!¡± In just a moment, the price of the teleportation array was raised to 2.2 million. Moreover, it showed no signs of stopping. ¡°2.3 million!¡± ¡°2.6 million!¡± ¡°3 million!¡± Seeing that the price of the teleportation array had reached 3 million spiritual stones in the blink of an eye, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan clicked their tongues. Especially Shen Ruyan. Now that her memories of her previous life had recovered a lot, she also knew one thing or two about the refinement of teleportation arrays. The price of Clear Stones and Spatial Stones needed to refine a teleportation array wouldn¡¯t exceed a few hundred thousand spiritual stones. And now? The price had multiplied. And it was still rising. However, even so, Jiang Chengxuan had to bite the bullet and bid for it. Jiang Chengxuan shouted, ¡°Four million spiritual stones!¡± As soon as this price was raised, those who originally wanted to continue bidding fell silent. Obviously, no one expected that the price of the teleportation array would skyrocket. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s move shocked many people and caused most of them to withdraw from bidding. Only a few were still bidding against Jiang Chengxuan. However, those people were very careful when raising the price and wouldn¡¯t raise more than 100,000 spiritual stones at a time. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan thought for a moment and immediately said, ¡°4.5 million spiritual stones!¡± With that, the others completely gave up. Cao Zhengfeng, who was in charge of presiding over the auction, looked at everyone and asked three times if there was a higher bidder. In the end, he slapped the auction hammer in his hand and shouted, ¡°4.5 million going once! 4.5 million going twice! 4.5 million going thrice! Congratulations to the esteemed guest in Room 264 for obtaining this teleportation array!¡± Chapter 373 - Chapter 373: Guan Xintings Invitation Chapter 373: Guan Xinting¡¯s Invitation Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations As soon as he finished speaking, a teleportation array was sent to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s private room. After completing the transaction, the auction for the next item began. It was an exquisitely crafted pink bracelet, called Alluring Heaven Bracelet, very suitable for female cultivators. Unfortunately, it was only mid-grade Level 3, useless to the current Shen Ruyan. For the next few items that were presented, the couple had no intention of getting it. A few days later. Cao Zhengfeng suddenly took out seven flying daggers that flickered with lightning. He smiled and said to everyone, ¡°Everyone, these seven flying daggers are called the Thunder Demon Slayer. Not only is it a set of Dharma treasures, but it also has a very pure lightning attribute. Most importantly, it has a natural restraining effect on all kinds of evil creatures and even demonic cultivators. At the same time, it has reached mid-grade Level 4. It¡¯s especially suitable for people who cultivate lightning-element cultivation techniques and had lightning spiritual root. The starting price of this treasure is 400,000 spiritual stones. Every increase must be no less than 10,000 spiritual stones.¡± Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes lit up when she saw the seven daggers that Cao Zhengfeng took out. There was no doubt that the Thunder Demon Slayer was very suitable for Shen Ruyan. Without another word, Jiang Chengxuan immediately made a bid. ¡°600,000 spiritual stones!¡± ¡°650,000 spiritual stones!¡± Soon, someone in the private room on the other side spoke. ¡°700,000!¡± ¡°730,000!¡± ¡°860,000!¡± ¡°One million!¡± In the end, Jiang Chengxuan bought the Thunder Demon Slayer for Shen Ruyan for a million spiritual stones. After that, the entire auction was almost coming to an end. About half a day later. The final item of the auction was finally presented. It was a Level 5 True Spirit Origin Jade that could help a ninth level Golden Core cultivator increase the success rate of condensing a Nascent Soul by 5%. It could help a ninth level Golden Core cultivator increase the success rate of condensing a Nascent Soul by 5%. Although it was only 5%, when the True Spirit Origin Jade was taken out, it still caused a commotion among all the cultivators present. Condensing a Nascent Soul was the lifelong pursuit of many Golden Core cultivators. It was not an exaggeration to say that this True Spirit Origin Jade was enough to start a war between hundreds and thousands of Golden Core cultivators. Especially those ninth level Golden Core cultivators who were struggling to obtain the opportunity to condense their Nascent Soul, how could they miss out on it? In just an instant, the price of the True Spirit Origin Jade was raised to eight million spiritual stones. And it was rising rapidly. Nine million, ten million, eleven million¡­ When the price of the True Spirit Origin Jade was raised to 11 million, everyone gasped. No matter who won the True Spirit Origin Jade in the end, they would definitely become the most eye-catching presence during the entire auction. In fact, whether the other party could safely bring the True Spirit Origin Jade back home was a question. However, at this moment, those who were bidding for the True Spirit Origin Jade had clearly put their safety on the back of their mind. This item concerned their Dao path. Even if they knew that there was a mountain of blades and a sea of flames in front of them, they would rush in without hesitation. In the end, the price of the True Spirit Origin Jade was fixed at 16 million spiritual stones, becoming the most expensive item in the entire auction. At this moment, the highest bidder clearly knew his situation. So. The moment he received the True Spirit Origin Jade, he disappeared from the auction venue without a trace. However, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan also noticed that right after the highest bidder was gone, almost half of the people in the auction venue disappeared. It was obvious what they were up to. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan naturally wouldn¡¯t join in the fun. In fact, they were already very against such behavior. In the Jiang family, Jiang Chengxuan had set up a rule that if anyone dared to kill and snatch treasures from others in the jurisdiction area of the Jiang family, no matter who it was, they would be punished. Without lingering around, as soon as the auction ended, the couple left the venue. Before the couple could walk far, they were stopped by Guan Xinting. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang and Shen, please wait.¡± ¡°Yes?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were confused when they saw Guan Xinting. Jiang Chengxuan asked, ¡°Fellow Daoist Guan, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Guan Xinting smiled and nodded. ¡°I heard from the two of you before that you want to buy the Level 4 Universe True Jade, right?¡± ¡°Oh? Do you know where to buy it?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s hearts skipped a beat. The Universe True Jade was an indispensable material for upgrading Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s third intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Yin-Yang Divine Water Jade. Originally, they thought that this Level 4 spiritual item would appear at this auction. However, they were disappointed. Now that he suddenly heard Guan Xinting mention it, Jiang Chengxuan felt a trace of hope again.. Chapter 374 - Chapter 374: Guan Xintings Invitation (2) Chapter 374: Guan Xinting¡¯s Invitation (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations However, Guan Xinting shook her head. This made Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan look confused. Shen Ruyan said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Guan, then why are you asking this?¡± Guan Xinting smiled and said, ¡°Although I don¡¯t know where to buy the Universe True Jade, I know where to find it.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were overjoyed. After spending some time together, the couple had a good understanding of Guan Xinting¡¯s character. They knew that this woman was definitely not the kind of person who talked through her hat. Since she said that she knew where to find the Universe True Jade, it must be true. Thinking of this, Jiang Chengxuan was about to ask about the details. However, realizing that they were standing in the open, he immediately suggested, ¡°Fellow Daoist Guan, since we¡¯re free now, why don¡¯t we go to the Treasure Restaurant to talk?¡± Hearing this, Guan Xinting did not refuse. Instead, she smiled and nodded. ¡°Alright!¡± Soon, the three of them arrived at the largest restaurant in the Myriad Treasure Immortal City. Treasure Restaurant. After the waiter brought over snacks and spiritual tea, Jiang Chengxuan smiled at Guan Xinting and asked, ¡°Fellow Daoist Guan, can you tell us in detail about the Universe True Jade?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Guan Xinting smiled and nodded. ¡°To be honest, the reason why I stopped the two of you is actually to invite you to explore an ancient ruins with me.¡± ¡°Ancient ruins?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes widened in surprise. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Guan Xinting nodded slightly. ¡°I can tell you with certainty that there¡¯s a Universe True Jade in that ancient ruins.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Now, both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan understood why Guan Xinting stopped them. ¡°Can you tell us more about the ancient ruins you mentioned?¡± At that moment, Shen Ruyan suddenly looked at Guan Xinting and said, ¡°If I¡¯m not wrong, you should have entered that ruins already, right?¡± Guan Xinting did not deny it. Instead, she nodded and said, ¡°That¡¯s right. I have indeed entered that ruins. Initially, I wanted to invite Yun Xingkong and his wife, but now I think it¡¯s better to invite the two of you.¡± Guan Xinting paused for a moment before continuing, ¡°As for the situation of the ruins, I can only tell you that it¡¯s a cave abode of an ancient Perfected Lord. There are many inheritances left behind from the ancient times and some treasures that have yet to decay. As for the more specific details¡­ I¡¯m sorry, but before you agree to join me, I can¡¯t say anything else. I hope you can understand.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded. The couple discussed with each other via voice transmission. After a while. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Guan, we need to know if anyone else besides you knows about the existence of that ancient ruins.¡± Guan Xinting didn¡¯t avoid Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s question and answered truthfully, ¡°Other than me, there are two groups of people who know of the existence of that ruins. Furthermore, just like me, they have also entered the ruins.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Hearing her answer, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but look solemn. Without a doubt, the more people who knew about the ruins, the more unpredictable variables there would be. ¡°How many people are there? How strong are they?¡± Shen Ruyan could not help but ask. Guan Xinting said, Initially, they were all alone like me. However, when the ruins open this time, they will definitely bring more people along. As for their strength, they are all about the same as me, mid-stage Golden Core.¡± ¡°How many people do you think they¡¯ll probably invite? Will it be a lot?¡± Shen Ruyan asked. Guan Xinting shook her head. ¡°I don¡¯t think there will be many. After all, things that can be scavenged from that ruins are limited. If they invited too many people, it would greatly reduce their gains. This is not in line with their interests. I think there will be two or three people in each group at most.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were slightly relieved and decided to go to the ancient ruins with Guan Xinting. If they missed this opportunity, who knew how long it would take before they came across a Universe True Jade again. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately said to Guan Xinting, ¡°Fellow Daoist Guan, my wife and I agree to explore the ruins with you. I wonder when the ruins will open? Also, when the time comes, how should we distribute the gains?¡± Seeing that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had agreed to her invitation, Guan Xinting was overjoyed. She thought for a moment and said, ¡°It¡¯s been about ten years since I last entered that ruins. There should be two more years before it opens again.¡± ¡°Two years?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. In this case, they would probably have to stay in the Myriad Treasure Immortal City for two years. However, this was also a good thing. Within two years, they could refine the Three Essence Spiritual Pill and try to break through. If they could break through to the mid-stage Golden Core realm before entering the ruins, Or if Jiang Chengxuan could bring his body tempering technique to Level 4, the trip to the ancient ruins would be much safer. As for the distribution of the gains¡­ According to Guan Xinting, it was 50-50. She would get 50% of it, while Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan would get the remaining 50%. If they found the Universe True Jade, Guan Xinting was willing to let Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan have it. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t think there were any problems. Although they thought that in two years, their strength would definitely surpass the current Guan Xinting, However, this ruins was discovered by Guan Xinting and she was the one who invited them to join. It was reasonable for her to get 50%. Guan Xinting suddenly took out a blood oath contract and handed it to the two of them with a smile. ¡°Fellow Daoists, after interacting with each other over the past few days, I¡¯ve come to the conclusion that you are trustworthy people. However, this trip to the ancient ruins is very important. Therefore, I still hope that you can sign this blood oath contract with me.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were not too surprised. Just as Guan Xinting had said, the trip to the ruins was very important. It was very necessary for Guan Xinting and the couple to be bound by something. The couple took the blood oath contract from Guan Xinting and carefully read the contents. In general, it stipulated that in the subsequent expedition to the ruins, both sides must not attack each other. They had to work together and help each other. In addition, before they entered the ruins, they were not allowed to tell anyone else about the ruins. There was nothing wrong with most of the content. Only a few details needed to be modified and confirmed. In the end, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Guan Xinting signed their names on the Blood Oath Contract.. Chapter 375 - Chapter 375: Mid-stage Golden Core Realm, Body Chapter 375: Mid-stage Golden Core Realm, Body Tempering Technique Breakthrough Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After returning to their cave abode in the Myriad Treasure Immortal City, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan rented their cave abode for another two years. After settling some trivial matters, the couple began to try to refine the Three Essence Spiritual Pill. Although the Three Essence Spiritual Pill was a mid-grade Level 4. medicinal pill, it still had a certain effect on late-stage Golden Core cultivators. Therefore, its value was not inferior to some high-grade Level 4. medicinal pills. Similarly, the difficulty of refining the Three Essence Spiritual Pill was also several times higher than refining other mid-grade Level 4 pills. Fortunately, with Shen Ruyan¡¯s alchemy skills, it was not a problem. Coupled with the help of a top Level 3 alchemist like Jiang Chengxuan, there was nothing to worry about. As Jiang Chengxuan took out his furnace, Shen Ruyan started the process of nourishing the furnace and refining the herbs. Just this step would take her about four months if she did it alone. With Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s help, the time needed to refine the herbs could be shortened to about two and a half months. When Shen Ruyan finished refining all the herbs, it was time to fuse the medicinal liquid. If this step was not done well, the entire refinement process would fail. Fortunately, Shen Ruyan handled it meticulously and flawlessly. By the time she completed this step, about a month and a half had passed. Next, it was time to condense the pill, form the pill, and nourish it. At this point, Shen Ruyan became extra serious. She did not dare to be careless at all. Jiang Chengxuan also helped to control the temperature of the flames, looking extremely focused. Just like that. About 20 days passed. Finally. The medicinal liquid in the pill furnace had already been divided into four. Moreover, as time passed, the four balls of medicinal liquid gradually began to take shape, turning into that of a pill and gradually emitting a rich fragrance. However, at that moment, Shen Ruyan frowned. Then, one of the medicinal liquids that had already turned into pills suddenly sizzled. Its surface was instantly covered in a layer of gray and black. Seeing this, Shen Ruyan decisively abandoned the medicinal liquid. Then, she focused all her attention on the remaining three pills. Time passed bit by bit. This time, it was smooth sailing. Another month passed. Three red, yellow, and blue pills appeared in Shen Ruyan and Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s divine senses. With a soft clang, the lid of the furnace opened. Shen Ruyan took out the three Three Essence Spiritual Pills and put them into a jade bottle that she had prepared beforehand. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but look at each other with a smile. Without further delay, the couple each took a spiritual pill and entered their respective cultivation rooms to attempt a breakthrough. On this side. Jiang Chengxuan had just swallowed the Three Essence Spiritual Pill when he felt a surging but extremely gentle Dharmic power suddenly flowing in his body. He tried to circulate the Five Elements True Technique for a few cycles. Without encountering any resistance or bottleneck, Jiang Chengxuan successfully broke through to the fourth level of the Golden Core Realm. It was also the mid-stage. The total Dharmic power in his body had doubled compared to before. This made him sigh. After reaching the Golden Core realm, the difference between each small realm was getting greater and greater. For him, between the mid-stage and early-stage Golden Core, in terms of the total amount of Dharmic power, the former was twice or more than the latter. After all, he was only currently at the fourth level and there was plenty of room for improvement. If he reached the peak of the sixth level, it could be imagined that the total Dharmic power in his body was definitely not just one or two times as compared to when he was at the early-stage of the Golden Core. At the same time. When Jiang Chengxuan broke through, his physical body and Primordial Spirit had also seen great improvement. The Three Essence Spiritual Pill could indeed help cultivators increase their Dharmic power, physical body, and Primordial Spirit at the same time. This effect was much better than simply consuming the Three Essence Spiritual Fruit. At the very least, Jiang Chengxuan could clearly feel that the strength of his Primordial Spirit had already jumped from the mid-stage Golden Core to the late-stage Golden Core. Even the range of his divine sense had more than doubled. As for the physical body¡­ Needless to say. It was already on the verge of breaking through at any time. However, in order to strengthen his foundation and increase the foundation of his physical body after breaking through, Jiang Chengxuan decisively took out the bottle of high-grade Level 4. flood dragon blood essence from his body. This kind of flood dragon blood essence naturally could not be used directly like those natural body tempering spiritual items. Instead, it had to be mixed with the corresponding body tempering spiritual herbs before it could be used.. Chapter 376 - Chapter 376: Mid-stage Golden Core Realm, Body Chapter 376: Mid-stage Golden Core Realm, Body Tempering Technique Breakthrough (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan brought over a large bucket from the side and placed the body tempering spiritual herbs that he had prepared beforehand into it. After the spiritual herbs in the bucket turned into medicinal liquid, Jiang Chengxuan poured the bottle of flood dragon blood essence into the bucket. Gulp, gulp¡ª Soon, the liquid in the bucket began to bubble. The color also gradually changed from the original dark green to red. About half an hour later. The color of the liquid in the bucket had completely turned bright red, and a huge heat wave rose. Jiang Chengxuan stood at the side and could clearly feel that the heat wave rising from the bucket was no less than the temperature of ordinary flames. One could imagine how high the temperature of the liquid in the bucket was. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan immediately jumped into the bucket. Sizzle¡­ The moment he was inside the bucket, red smoke rose from the surface of his body. It felt as if he was in a sea of fire. Even with his current physical strength, he still felt an extremely obvious pain. Moreover, as he activated the Infinite Wheel, the pain was increasing rapidly. No wonder there were not many cultivators who walked the path of body tempering in the current Nine Essences cultivation world. Putting aside the fact that there was a lack of brilliant body tempering techniques, just the pain and suffering one had to go through was not something ordinary cultivators could endure. Whoosh¡ª As he absorbed the blood essence and medicinal liquid, a tsunami-like roar sounded from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body. Large veins protruded from his body, and one could clearly see the blood flowing beneath it. Jiang Chengxuan gritted his teeth and endured the pain that felt like thousands of blades were cutting his flesh. Large drops of sweat rolled down his forehead and quickly evaporated. After an unknown period of time. Jiang Chengxuan was already wrapped in a huge blood-colored cocoon. Terrifying roars that sounded like wild beasts came from inside. This continued for several months. On this day. A clear crack suddenly appeared on the huge blood-colored cocoon. Then, more and more cracks appeared, emitting a series of crisp sounds. Finally, with a pop, the entire cocoon exploded into blood-colored light spots that eventually dissipated. What appeared next was a perfect body. He had bronze skin, chiseled facial features, and a strong and masculine figure. It was Jiang Chengxuan. At this moment, his body tempering technique had really entered Level 4. On top of that, with the help of the flood dragon blood essence, he successfully brought his body tempering technique to the peak of early stage Level 4. At this moment, he was confident that he could kill a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator with his body tempering technique alone. With his Dharmic power and trump cards, even ordinary late-stage Golden Core cultivators might die in his hands. At that moment, out of curiosity, he took out a Level 3 flying sword and slashed at his arm. There was a clang. When the Level 3 flying sword landed on him, it did not cause any damage to his body. Not even a white mark was left behind. From then on, Jiang Chengxuan had a rough idea of his situation. Currently, the strength of his body was no longer susceptible to ordinary Level 3 Dharma treasures. Although a low-grade Level 4 Dharma treasure would pose a threat, under normal circumstances, it was also impossible to severely injure him. Unless it was an Intrinsic Flying Sword like his Golden Void Sword that specialized in silent killing. [Ding.] As these thoughts flashed through his mind, a familiar voice suddenly sounded in his mind. [Congratulations, host. You have reached Level 4 body tempering. You have obtained the complete Mortal Chapter of the Infinite Wheel.] At this moment, the subsequent cultivation content of the Infinite Wheel suddenly appeared in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. It covered the entire Level 4, Level 5, and even Level 6. This was something Jiang Chengxuan hadn¡¯t expected to receive. Just now, he was thinking that his body tempering technique had broken through to Level 4. The remaining content of the Infinite Wheel was no longer enough for him to continue cultivating. What should he do next? Unexpectedly, the system already had a huge surprise in store for him. At the very least, he no longer had to worry about not being able to cultivate the Infinite Wheel before the Void Returning Realm. After suppressing these thoughts for the time being, Jiang Chengxuan turned his attention to his two Level 4 Dharma treasures. The Blood Eagle Wings and the Black Spiritual Shield. Previously, at the trade fair, other than exchanging for the Spirit Cleansing Flower, he had also obtained two other things. One was the Red Wind Stellar Sand and the other was the broken Level 4 turtle shell. The former could be fused into the Blood Eagle Wings to increase its level. At the very least, it could increase its speed and agility. As for the latter, it could be used to repair his damaged Black Spiritual Shield. Although his weapon refinement level had yet to truly reach Level 4, he wanted to use this opportunity to raise it to Level 4. Without delay, Jiang Chengxuan immediately took out the damaged Black Spiritual Shield from his body. He planned to use the Level 4 broken turtle shell to try to repair this Level 4 defensive Dharma treasure first. After all, it was easier to repair the Black Spiritual Shield than to fuse the Red Wind Stellar Sand into the Blood Eagle Wings. A few months later. Jiang Chengxuan looked at the brand new Black Spiritual Shield and could not help but nod in satisfaction. With the successful example of repairing the Black Spiritual Shield, Jiang Chengxuan unknowingly became more confident in fusing the Red Wind Stellar Sand into the Blood Eagle Wings. After about four months of almost non-stop refinement, Jiang Chengxuan successfully fused the Red Wind Stellar Sand into the Blood Eagle Wings. At this moment, the level of the Blood Eagle Wings had increased from low-grade Level 4 to mid-grade Level 4. When used, not only was it faster and more agile, but it could also unleash Level 4 wind-element spells. At the same time, it could also draw in the power of the stars in the sky to boost its power by 30%. It was not an exaggeration to say that when he activated this Dharma treasure with all his might, even a ninth level Golden Core cultivator couldn¡¯t catch up to him unless he had a similar Dharma treasure. [Ding.] At this moment, a system notification sounded in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. [Congratulations, host. You have successfully become a Level 4 weapon refinement master and have obtained a jade slip for refining mechanical beasts.] Hmm? Mechanical beasts? Jiang Chengxuan looked at the jade slip that suddenly appeared in his hand and was slightly stunned. It was actually a jade slip containing the refinement method for mechanical beasts. He knew that the inheritances of mechanical beasts and puppets were firmly in the hands of the high-above sects and some Nascent Soul sects. Ordinary sects or families below the Nascent Soul rarely had such inheritances. At least as far as Jiang Chengxuan knew, there seemed to be no Golden Core family or sect in the entire state of Yu that had such an inheritance. If the Jiang family could master it, it would definitely bring unimaginable benefits to the Jiang family. With this in mind, Jiang Chengxuan immediately stuck the jade slip in his hand to his forehead.. Chapter 377 - Chapter 377: Everyone Gathers, Ruins Open Chapter 377: Everyone Gathers, Ruins Open Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations In an instant, all the contents in this jade slip entered Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. It was not as he had expected that the jade slip recorded the complete and detailed inheritance of the mechanical beast. What was recorded on the jade slip was very basic. There were methods to refine mechanical beasts that ranged from Level 1 to Level 3. Jiang Chengxuan took a closer look and realized that the number of mechanical beasts recorded was relatively limited. There were four types of Level 1 ones, specializing in attack, defense, and detection. As for Level 2, there were only two types, one for attack and one for defense. As for Level 3, there was only one. However, its usage was neither offensive nor defensive. Instead, it was used as a mount and had a speed 30% faster than ordinary Level 3 ships. The only downside was that it couldn¡¯t carry many people. In short, if the Jiang family could completely master the refining method of these mechanical beasts in the future, it would definitely bring huge benefits to the Jiang family. In addition, it was worth mentioning that mechanical beasts were not like puppets that needed to be controlled by cultivators with their divine senses. For the mechanical beasts, as long as you provided them with sufficient spiritual stones, they would complete the mission according to your instructions. After putting away the jade slip, Jiang Chengxuan calculated the time and realized that there was not much time left before the ruins opened up. Therefore, he did not continue to stay in his cultivation room. Instead, he went outside. He realized that Shen Ruyan had already come out of seclusion before him. When the two of them met, it was inevitable that they would spend some time catching up with each other. Through communication, Jiang Chengxuan learned that Shen Ruyan had broken through to the fourth level of the Golden Core like him. In addition, she had successfully refined the Thunder Demon Slayer. She had also used the Thunder Astral Stone she had exchanged from the trade fair that day to successfully upgrade her intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Falling Thunder Heaven Seal, to Level 4. It could be said that Shen Ruyan was not much inferior to him in terms of cultivation, Dharma treasures, or divine powers. ¡°By the way, husband, did Fellow Daoist Guan send you a message?¡± At this moment, Shen Ruyan suddenly thought of this and asked Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but ask in surprise, ¡°Did she send you a message?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded. ¡°Not long ago, she sent me a message, saying that she is now at the Yulai Inn and that we can go there to look for her.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Jiang Chengxuan really did not know about this. Then, the couple continued to chat for a while. Of course, Jiang Chengxuan told Shen Ruyan that he had obtained part of the inheritance of the mechanical beasts. Shen Ruyan was already used to Jiang Chengxuan obtaining things for no reason. If Jiang Chengxuan did not open up to her, she would not ask. However, she was rather interested in the inheritance of the mechanical beasts. Although she had dabbled in many crafts in her previous life, she had never come into contact with mechanical beasts and puppets. Therefore, Jiang Chengxuan engraved a copy of the jade slip for Shen Ruyan. When Shen Ruyan finished reading the content, she was surprised. ¡°Mechanical beasts are indeed quite profound among all the crafts. Not only does it involve arrays, weapon refinement, talismans, and so on, but it also involves the knowledge of spells and divine powers.¡± If you wanted to engrave offensive or defensive array runes inside the mechanical beast, it would be very difficult to do it if you knew nothing about the corresponding spells or divine powers. Just like Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan also believed that this mechanical beast inheritance could bring a fortune to the Jiang Chengxuan if used well. A few days later. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan left the cave abode together and headed for the Yulai Inn. When the couple saw Guan Xinting at the Yulai Inn, they realized that Guan Xinting¡¯s aura seemed to be stronger than before. The two of them exchanged pleasantries. In the end, Guan Xinting said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, Fellow Daoist Shen, there¡¯s less than a month before the opening of that ruins. Why don¡¯t we set off now?¡± After we get there, I believe it won¡¯t be long before we can enter the ruins.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had no objections. It was better to get there sooner rather than later. After leaving the Myriad Treasure Immortal City, the three of them flew towards their destination.. Chapter 378 - Chapter 378: Everyone Gathers, Ruins Open (2) Chapter 378: Everyone Gathers, Ruins Open (2) Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª Three streaks of light, one blue, one purple, and one silver, flew rapidly in the sky. About half a month later. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Guan Xinting stopped in a wide valley. This place was already close to the state of Kang. The state of Kang was considered a large state. However, its overall strength was slightly inferior to the state of Yu. At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan scanned their surroundings carefully with their divine senses. However, what disappointed them was that no matter how they checked, they could not see anything abnormal here. It looked like an ordinary valley. Even though Jiang Chengxuan used the Heavenly Eye of Insight, he still found nothing. Just like that, the three of them waited for a week. Nothing happened during this period. Even the other two groups of people that Guan Xinting mentioned did not appear. If not for the fact that they had signed a blood oath contract with Guan Xinting, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan would have suspected that they had been tricked. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and the other two suddenly looked at the distant sky. There, four figures were quickly flying over. Three men and one woman. One was at the third level of the Golden Core, two were at the mid-stage of the Golden Core, and the last was at the seventh level of the Golden Core. When the four of them landed, Their divine senses swept past Jiang Chengxuan and the others. In the eyes of the seventh level Golden Core cultivator, there was a dangerous glint. Guan Xinting¡¯s expression changed. She really did not expect that the mid-stage Golden Core cultivator called Xie Hechuan, who had entered the ruins with her back then, would actually call for three helpers. What was more, there was a late-stage Golden Core cultivator at the seventh level among them. Apparently, the strength of his group had already surpassed hers. It was no wonder they were so aggressive when facing the three of them. After all, they were all competitors. If there was a way to get rid of some competitors in advance before the ruins opened, Xie Hechuan and his group would gladly do it. Buzz! When the divine senses of Xie Hechuan and the other two closed in, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Guan Xinting emitted a sharp aura. Suddenly, there was a series of crackling sounds in the air. On the ground they were standing, cracks appeared. Among Xie Hechuan¡¯s group of four, Qing Teng, who had the lowest cultivation, couldn¡¯t help but grunt as he slowly took a step back. On the other hand, Xiang Canglong, the male cultivator at the seventh level of the Golden Core, snorted coldly. He did not retreat but advanced. The aura around him became more and more ferocious. However, in the end, he was stopped by Lu Shuangyue, a beautiful female cultivator with a mid-stage Golden Core cultivation and a hot figure. She shook her head at him. Seeing this, Xiang Canglong actually listened and retracted his foot. This surprised Jiang Chengxuan and the other two. However, they soon realized that Xiang Canglong was actually Lu Shuangyue¡¯s pursuer. The two sides were temporarily in a stalemate. There were no communications of any sort. A few days later. Several streaks of light flew over from the distant sky. Everyone immediately turned to look. In the distant sky, three streaks of light flew over at an extremely fast speed. The person in the lead was wearing a green Daoist robe and had a powerful aura. He was a ninth level Golden Core cultivator. Although the other two were only at the mid-stage Golden Core, they had both reached the sixth level. At the same time, the two of them were considered acquaintances of Jiang Chengxuan. It was Shao Liang of the Mingzhen Sect and Shangguan Yongsheng of the Shangguan family. This immediately made Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan frown. When did Shangguan Yongsheng get together with Shao Liang of the Mingzhen Sect? Moreover, from the looks of it, it was obvious that they were quite familiar with each other. However, what really shocked Guan Xinting and Xie Hechuan was that the person who entered the ruins with them back then was not among the three of them. It was very likely that the other party had died at the hands of these three. At this moment, the three of them also landed not far from Jiang Chengxuan and Xie Hechuan¡¯s groups. Shao Liang and Shangguan Yongsheng looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan almost immediately. There were no provocative words or actions. However, the malice in their eyes was undisguised. Shangguan Yongsheng, in particular, exuded a trace of cold killing intent. Daoist Guang Xuan, the ninth level Golden Core cultivator, looked at Xiang Canglong, causing his entire body to involuntarily tense up. This was because he had already recognized Daoist Guang Xuan, a rather famous late-stage Golden Core cultivator of the Mingzhen Sect. It was said that this person¡¯s attack methods were extremely strange. In the past, a dozen ninth level Golden Core cultivators had died in his hands for no reason. Facing such a person who might become his enemy, it would be a lie to say that Xiang Canglong was not nervous at all. Fortunately, at this moment, not far from where they were, a strange fluctuation suddenly came from the void. From the looks of it, the ancient ruins were about to open. Under such circumstances, no one present wanted to complicate things for the time being. Even Shangguan Yongsheng, who had a blood feud with Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, temporarily put away the killing intent in his heart and looked in the direction of the fluctuation. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh¡ª At this moment, a whistling wind suddenly rose, sweeping all the surrounding soil and gravel into the sky. Seeing this, Guan Xinting immediately sent a voice transmission to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, Fellow Daoist Shen, the ruins are about to open. In a while, after we enter the ruins, let¡¯s try to meet up first.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded. They knew that after entering the ruins, they would be randomly teleported to different locations. At that time, it would be very necessary to meet up with their companion. Other than the threat the ruins posed to invaders, there was also a threat from other people who entered, especially Daoist Guan Xuan. Boom! At this moment, the fluctuation in the void became more and more intense. There was a loud bang. A door that was between tangible and intangible appeared in front of everyone. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Daoist Guang Xuan took the lead and rushed into the door with Shao Liang and Shangguan Yongsheng. ¡°Let¡¯s go in too!¡± Xiang Canglong was unwilling to fall behind. After calling out to the three people beside him, he rushed into the door. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and the other two naturally could not stay idle anymore. They flashed and quickly disappeared behind the door.. Chapter 379 - Chapter 379: Pass Token Chapter 379: Pass Token Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations There was a slight dizziness. When Jiang Chengxuan opened his eyes again and looked around, he realized that he was in a fog that blocked all his vision. Even his divine sense could not see through the fog. He could only see things within a radius of about half a meter. It was hazy. He felt like he was on a quiet hill. Suddenly, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes lit up as he activated the Heavenly Eye of Insight. The fog dispersed. The moment he activated the Heavenly Eye of Insight, what came into his vision was not a hill at all, but a quiet forest. Jiang Chengxuan immediately noticed that not far from him, there were a few plants with huge corolla growing on the ground. They were completely red, and in the center of the corolla were rows of sharp teeth! ¡°This is¡­?¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s pupils constricted when he realized what it was. These were the Blood Piranha Flower! They would usually release a fog that could isolate divine sense. When the prey in the fog approached, they would attack it and swallow it into their corolla. Even though the nature of these demonic flowers was very ferocious. However, the fruits they produced were top-notch healing medicine. Moreover, the core of their stamen was a very precious material. The greatest characteristic of this material was to isolate divine sense. If he could transplant these Blood Piranha Flowers to the Jiang family, Then, not only could the Jiang family have an endless supply of the treasures produced by the Blood Piranha Flower, but they could also use it as a protective barrier for the family. At least in some very critical core areas, these Blood Piranha Flowers could be used to protect it. In any case, these Blood Piranha Flowers did not have any intelligence. They would only act on instinct. If used well, it would be very beneficial to the Jiang family. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately used the Spiritual Root Transfer Technique and tried to temporarily put the Blood Piranha Flowers into his spiritual plant bag. However, although the Blood Piranha Flower was a spiritual plant, it was still a demon by race. Jiang Chengxuan wanted to use the Spiritual Root Transfer Technique method to put them into his spiritual plant bag, but it was not as easy as he thought. It was not until he changed his strategy and used the Ruby Flame as a threat and the spiritual stones and demon beast flesh as bait that the Blood Piranha Flowers fell for it and were put into the spiritual plant bag. After doing this, Jiang Chengxuan was in a good mood. Having gained so tremendously right upon entering the ruins, Jiang Chengxuan could not help but look forward to exploring it more. What he needed to do next was to find a way to meet up with Shen Ruyan and Guan Xinting. With that in mind, Jiang Chengxuan immediately took out a compass from his body. This compass was called the Concentric Compass. By injecting his own Qi into the compass, Jiang Chengxuan could locate his two companions who also had a Concentric Compass. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan injected a wisp of his Qi into the compass. Immediately, two light spots appeared on the compass. They represented Shen Ruyan and Guan Xinting¡¯s location. Jiang Chengxuan took a look and immediately frowned. It was because the light spots on the compass were quite far away from where he was. Fortunately, they knew each other¡¯s location and would get back together sooner or later. Therefore, Jiang Chengxuan put away the compass and flew into the distance of the forest. Because there was no longer Blood Piranha Flowers here, the fog dissipated on its own. Jiang Chengxuan could already use his divine sense to scout the way. Therefore, as he flew, his speed became faster and faster. A few hours later. Jiang Chengxuan had already arrived at the edge of the forest. Ahead of him. there was nothing but a hazy light screen standing there quietly. Jiang Chengxuan hesitated for a moment before stepping into the light screen. The feeling of weightlessness suddenly overwhelmed him. It turned out that the light screen was actually a teleportation array. When Jiang Chengxuan looked up again, what appeared in front of him was a quiet and huge corridor. On both sides of the corridor were night pearls the size of basketballs, emitting a bright and gentle white light. If these things showed up in the mortal world, they would definitely cause countless people to go crazy over them. However, at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind was on something else. He recalled what Guan Xinting had said to them before they entered.. Chapter 380 - Chapter 380: Pass Token (2) Chapter 380: Pass Token (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations This place might very well be¡­ Just as this thought flashed through his mind, Jiang Chengxuan heard the rapid flapping of wings. Immediately after, a dense demonic Qi assaulted his face. Rustle¡ª As a violent wind swept up, a loo-foot-tall monster appeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan. Its body was green, yellow, and brown, and was covered in thick metal armor. Its head was triangular, and its eyes were crimson red. Its sickle-like forelimbs flickered with an incomparably sharp luster. It was a Level 4 mantis-type demon king! However, its consciousness seemed to no longer exist. Its body and mind were controlled by an external power. And it was also a test for the intruders of the ruins. If one could defeat the mantis demon king, one could continue forward. Otherwise, they would have to go back the way they came. In an instant, the mantis demon king¡¯s wings flapped. In the next moment, it appeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan, swinging its sickle-like forelimbs, slashing out crescent-shaped saber beams. The saber beams intertwined and entangled, emitting an extremely terrifying aura. To ordinary Golden Core cultivators, this could pose a threat that would get them panicking. However, this was nothing to the current Jiang Chengxuan. He calmly stepped forward. Ding- In mid-air, a series of metal colliding suddenly sounded, accompanied by dazzling sparks. The crescent-shaped saber beams that were slashing at Jiang Chengxuan were all cut off by a sword light. Immediately after, the sword light drew a circular arc in the air and rushed towards the mantis demon king with an ear-piercing roar! Hiss¡ª The mantis demon king immediately let out a cry. Then, a blood-red flame suddenly rose from its body. In the blink of an eye, its body had grown twice as big. Raising the two forelimbs, it slashed down at the sword light with all its might. There was a clang. A ball of flames erupted in the air. The mantis demon king was forced back a long way, leaving a long and deep pit in the ground. A trace of surprise flashed across Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. Originally, he thought that his sword could easily split the mantis into two. From the looks of it, he had underestimated the mantis. Clang! Clang! At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Golden Void Sword, turned into a huge net woven by sword lights. In just a few breaths, countless sword lights were unleashed, raining down at the mantis. In the end, the two sickles of the mantis demon king were actually cut off by the Golden Void Sword. That was not all. There was an additional blood line between the mantis demon king¡¯s eyebrows. Then, the blood line quickly extended downwards. In the end, without warning, the mantis body was split into two and fell sideways. At the same time. The two halves of the mantis corpse suddenly burned, and when it was all gone, there was a red token left on the ground. Other than that, there was nothing else. Jiang Chengxuan walked over and picked up the red token. He discovered that there were many complicated and difficult runes engraved on the surface of this red token, and it emitted a strange fluctuation. It should be the pass token that Guan Xinting mentioned before. With this token, he could enter the next area. As he thought about it, Jiang Chengxuan quickly continued forward. After a while, he arrived in front of a white light screen again. He tried to take a step forward when he realized that he could not pass through the light screen at all. Therefore, he raised the red token in his hand and injected a trace of Dharmic power into it. Buzz, buzz, buzz! In an instant, the red token emitted a faint light. The light screen in front of Jiang Chengxuan seemed to have sensed the fluctuation of the red token in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand. A door actually appeared out of thin air. Jiang Chengxuan pondered for a moment before stepping into the door. This time, before he could recover from the dizziness caused by the teleportation, he sensed intense Dharmic power fluctuations around him. This immediately made his heart skip a beat. He quickly looked up, only to find that not far from him, two people were fighting. It was Shao Liang and Xie Hechuan. He did not know why the two of them were fighting so intensely here. Jiang Chengxuan quickly looked around and scanned his surroundings. He realized that he was still in a place that looked like a corridor. The only difference was that the environment here was quite bright. There was no need for items like Night Pearls to illuminate the surroundings. At this moment, Shao Liang and Xie Hechuan, who were fighting fiercely, also saw Jiang Chengxuan. The sudden appearance of a third person made their expressions turn cold. At the same time, they slowed down. They were not stupid. Now that there was a third person, if they went all out to kill each other, wouldn¡¯t they be defenseless if the third person attacked them? Jiang Chengxuan more or less knew what they were thinking. However, he was not interested in getting involved. The most important thing now was to find a way to meet up with Shen Ruyan and Guan Xinting. With this in mind, Jiang Chengxuan did not stay here. His figure suddenly turned into a beam of light and flew away, Seeing this, Xie Hechuan, who was about to shout to Jiang Chengxuan, closed his mouth with an ugly expression. This made Shao Liang, who was opposite him, sneer. ¡°Why? Do you want to ask him to help you? Instead of asking for help, you might as well give me the thing you obtained previously. If you are cooperative, I can consider letting you go.¡± Hearing Shao Liang¡¯s words, Xie Hechuan could not help but snort. ¡°Shao Liang, don¡¯t give me that. Others might not know what kind of a person you are, but do you think I don¡¯t know?¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± A ferociousness suddenly appeared in Shao Liang¡¯s eyes. He said in an extremely cold voice, ¡°Xie Hechuan, you¡¯re courting death!¡± BOOM! With that, powerful Dharmic power fluctuations erupted again. Jiang Chengxuan, who had already flown a long distance, suddenly sensed the fluctuation coming from behind and could not help but shake his head and speed up. At this moment, he could clearly feel that as long as he passed through this area, he should be able to meet up with the two women. Even though he knew that one of the two people behind him must have obtained some good treasures, he was not interested in interfering. Finally, after a few hours, Jiang Chengxuan finally arrived at the end of the corridor. In front of him was a familiar light screen. Jiang Chengxuan took out the red token again. A strange fluctuation appeared on the token. Following that, the light screen in front of him immediately vibrated. A moment later. A door that could lead to another area appeared. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan did not hesitate and took a step forward.. Chapter 381 - Chapter 381: The Harvest of the Spiritual Herb Garden, Chapter 381: The Harvest of the Spiritual Herb Garden, Attacking the Treasure Vault Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations What appeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan was a huge hall. Shockingly, there were aisles everywhere in the hall. From the looks of it, those aisles should lead to different areas. Jiang Chengxuan immediately took out the compass from his body and took a look. Then, without any hesitation, he immediately walked towards the aisle on the left. Buzz! As soon as he walked into the aisle, Jiang Chengxuan felt an extremely dense spiritual Qi suddenly rush towards him. In terms of purity, the spiritual Qi had almost exceeded the spiritual Qi on Mount Mystic Tai. This phenomenon made Jiang Chengxuan realize that there might be many treasures in front of him. Thinking of this, Jiang Chengxuan quickened his pace. After a while, he felt his vision brighten up. What appeared in front of him was a herb garden. One, two, three, four¡­ Jiang Chengxuan glanced around and realized that there were many herb gardens. Although the herb gardens were protected by a restriction, making it impossible to see the exact situation inside, Judging from the concentration of spiritual Qi around him, the quality of the spiritual herbs in the herb gardens was definitely not bad. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan immediately attacked the restriction of the herb garden closest to him. Rumble! In an instant, powerful fluctuations erupted and glowing runes condensed on the surface of the herb garden. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed. He could already tell that the restrictions in the herb garden in front of him might have reached high-grade Level 4. If it was in the past, it would have taken him at least ten days or even half a month to break these restrictions. However, worn down by the passage of time, the power of these restrictions had been greatly weakened. It was not even 20 to 30% of its peak. Under such circumstances, it would undoubtedly be much easier for Jiang Chengxuan to break it with brute force. That was the case. After Jiang Chengxuan ruthlessly attacked the herb garden closest to him for a day, the restriction on the herb garden finally shattered inch by inch. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan did not hesitate at all. With a flash, he had already rushed into the herb garden. Because of the protection of the restriction, the spiritual herbs in the garden were well-preserved. Jiang Chengxuan glanced around and a look of joy appeared on his face. In front of him was a green spiritual herb that looked like a dragon. It was called Dragon Void Grass, a high-grade Level 4 spiritual herb. It was not very useful to ordinary cultivators. However, to cultivators who cultivated body tempering technique, it was a holy grail. With it, Jiang Chengxuan was very confident that he could improve his body tempering technique again in a short period of time. Immediately, Jiang Chengxuan took out a jade box and carefully placed the Dragon Void Grass into it. After that, Jiang Chengxuan plundered all the other spiritual herbs in the herb garden. He obtained two Level 4 spiritual herbs and a few Level 3 spiritual fruits and flowers. Then, Jiang Chengxuan did not stop and attacked the second herb garden restriction again. Rumble! The restriction kept shaking. Just as the restriction was about to be broken by Jiang Chengxuan, many streaks of light suddenly flew over from another part of the spiritual herb garden. Looking up, Jiang Chengxuan was delighted at first, but then his expression froze. That was because apart from Shen Ruyan and Guan Xinting, Xiang Canglong, Lu Shuangyue, Daoist Guang Xuan, and Shangguan Yongsheng were also coming. As they approached, the three parties saw the scene in front of them clearly. Everyone was overjoyed. But soon, they noticed Jiang Chengxuan, who apparently had arrived long before them. Other than Shen Ruyan and Guan Xinting, the expressions of the other two parties darkened. Fortunately, Jiang Chengxuan had only plundered one herb garden. Daoist Guang Xuan, Xiang Canglong, and the others didn¡¯t plan to make things difficult for Jiang Chengxuan. At this moment, everyone¡¯s attention was on the other herb gardens Soon, Daoist Guang Xuan and Xiang Canglong found a herb garden and began to attack the restrictions on it jointly. Meanwhile, Shen Ruyan and Guan Xinting quickly came to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s side and helped him break the last restriction of the herb garden in front of him. With their involvement, the restriction that was already on the verge of shattering collapsed quickly into light spots and dissipated. Without hesitation, they entered. It was a crescent-shaped spiritual herb with specks of silver light shining around it. Guan Xinting couldn¡¯t help but exclaim in surprise.. Chapter 383 - Chapter 383: Demonic Insect, Might of the Heavenly Flame Chapter 383: Demonic Insect, Might of the Heavenly Flame Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°This is¡­?¡± Before Lu Shuangyue and the others could react, Daoist Guang Xuan, who had been screaming just now, suddenly grew a single scarlet eye in the center of his forehead. The eye immediately locked onto everyone present. Lu Shuangyue and Xiang Canglong¡¯s expressions changed drastically, and they felt goosebumps all over their bodies. It was also at this moment that the layer of red hair on Daoist Guang Xuan¡¯s body suddenly expanded. On the other side, Daoist Qing Teng, Shao Liang, and Xie Hechuan also grew dense red hair. There was a puff. Shangguan Yongsheng, who was closest to Daoist Guang Xuan, had no time to react at all. His abdomen was pierced by Daoist Guang Xuan¡¯s hands, which had already turned into black claws. Immediately after, a round Golden Core was grabbed out of Shangguan Yongsheng¡¯s body. ¡°Argh¡­¡± Shangguan Yongsheng¡¯s eyes widened. Then, his body began to shrivel visibly. In just a moment, a sixth level Golden Core was reduced to a withered human skin. Seeing this scene, everyone¡¯s pupils constricted and they were alarmed. ¡°This is a Spirit Devouring Demonic Insect!¡± Suddenly, Shen Ruyan said in a low voice. She added, ¡°This demonic insect is from an extraterritorial region. It specializes in eating the Primordial Spirit of cultivators and has the ability to parasitize. It¡¯s even better at disguise and transformation. Even a False Nascent Soul cultivator would find it difficult to see through its disguise. If they are not careful, even the Primordial Spirit of a False Nascent Soul cultivator might be devoured by it.¡± ¡°What?¡± Hearing Shen Ruyan¡¯s words, Lu Shuangyue and Xiang Canglong were shocked. This insect could actually threaten a False Nascent Soul. Then wouldn¡¯t they be in more danger? Just as this thought flashed through their minds, Daoist Guang Xuan and the others, who had already been parasitized, suddenly flew towards the five of them. The single eye on their foreheads suddenly lit up with a rich red light. In an instant, fear appeared in Xiang Canglong and Lu Shuangyue¡¯s eyes who were being stared at by the red light. Because at this moment, they suddenly realized that they could not move at all. Even their thoughts became slower. No wonder Shangguan Yongsheng was killed so easily. Just as despair overwhelmed the two of them, lightning suddenly fell from the sky. Rumble! Daoist Guang Xuan and the other three, who were approaching Xiang Canglong and Lu Shuangyue, were immediately covered with dazzling electric arcs. ¡°ROAR!¡± The four of them let out furious roars. A red light flashed around their body, dissipating the electric arcs. ¡°We can¡¯t let them kill anymore.¡± At this moment, Shen Ruyan¡¯s voice sounded in Jiang Chengxuan and Guan Xinting¡¯s ears. ¡°Every time these foreign demonic insects kill a cultivator, they will suck away all his power. If Xiang Canglong and Lu Shuangyue died in their hands, it would make the situation worse for us.¡± Then, Shen Ruyan looked at Jiang Chengxuan and said, ¡°Husband, use your Ruby Flame. These foreign demonic insects are not afraid of sabers, spears, water, or lightning, but they are afraid of heavenly flames. Using heavenly flames to deal with them can achieve twice the effect with half the effort.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. The next moment, his figure suddenly disappeared on the spot. When he appeared again, he was behind Daoist Qing Teng. Crack¡ª In midair, a long saber condensed from flames slashed down at Daoist Qing Teng¡¯s head. The flames on the surface of the blade were white. Only the center was surging with burning red.. Daoist Qjng Teng, who originally had a strange and sinister smile on his face, immediately revealed an extremely terrified gaze when he saw the flaming saber that Jiang Chengxuan slashed down. He immediately retreated in an attempt to dodge Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attack. However, how could he be faster than the current Jiang Chengxuan who was equipped with the Blood Eagle Wings? The Blood Eagle Wings on his back suddenly flapped. As a long howl sounded in the air, the flaming saber condensed by Ruby Flame had already swept past Daoist Qing Teng. ¡°Ugh¡­ Ah!¡± Daoist Qing Teng let out a miserable scream. Immediately after, his body was ignited. In the blink of an eye, it turned into a pile of ashes and dissipated on the ground. Daoist Guang Xuan and the other two immediately looked at Jiang Chengxuan with a hint of fear. At the same time, Xiang Canglong and Lu Shuangyue, who were restrained by Daoist Guang Xuan and the others, had also managed to escape. Without a word, they immediately rushed to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s side. At this moment, they were on the same boat. Shen Ruyan quickly told them the weakness of these insects. Hearing this, Lu Shuangyue¡¯s eyes immediately lit up. She quickly sent a voice transmission to everyone.. Chapter 384 - Chapter 384: Demonic Insect, Might of the Heavenly Chapter 384: Demonic Insect, Might of the Heavenly Flame (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Everyone, I happen to have a Heavenly flame in my hand. It¡¯s called the Blue Lotus Flame. Although its grade is not comparable to Fellow Daoist Jiang¡¯s Ruby Flame, it has nonetheless reached Level 4¡­¡± Hearing Lu Shuangyue¡¯s voice transmission, they were all pleasantly surprised. Now that they had two Heavenly flames, if things went smoothly, it should not be difficult to deal with the three guys who were parasitized by the Spirit Devouring Demonic Insects. At that moment, they discussed the plan roughly. Then, Jiang Chengxuan attacked again. The Ruby Flame in his hand turned into a long flaming whip that lashed out at Daoist Guang Xuan and the other two. Crack- Waves of fire suddenly rippled in the air. Daoist Guang Xuan and the other two dodged in panic. Seeing that the three of them seemed to want to retreat, Lu Shuangyue had already appeared behind them at some point. Boom! The Blue Lotus Flame suddenly turned into a disc the size of a millstone and spinned towards Daoist Guang Xuan and the other two. Daoist Guang Xuan and the other two clearly did not expect that other than Jiang Chengxuan, there was actually someone else who had a Heavenly flame. Soon, Shao Liang¡¯s body was devoured by the Blue Lotus Flame. A miserable scream suddenly sounded in the air. Seeing this, Daoist Guang Xuan and Xie Hechuan didn¡¯t hesitate at all. Their figures flashed, and they were escaping in desperation. Unexpectedly, at this moment, a red and white flame that kept spinning, squeezing, and fusing rapidly enlarged in their vision. ¡°Oh no!¡± Daoist Guang Xuan and Xie Hechuan had a bad feeling. They wanted to escape, but unfortunately, the speed of the flame was too fast. Rumble rumble rumble! A huge explosion erupted, causing the entire treasure vault to shake. The blazing flame instantly swallowed Daoist Guang Xuan and Xie Hechuan, turning them into ashes in a matter of seconds. Guan Xinting, Lu Shuangyue, and Xiang Canglong¡¯s expressions changed slightly when they felt the terrifying fluctuation. Especially Xiang Canglong. As a late-stage Golden Core cultivator, he could sense it more clearly. The divine power that Jiang Chengxuan had just used was already enough to threaten his life. Once he was hit, he would probably turn to ashes like Daoist Guang Xuan and Xie Hechuan. Squeak¡ª At this moment, in the burning flame, a scarlet monster that looked like an earthworm with a single eye on the top suddenly squirmed out in a sorry state. It was covered in charred, red, yellow, and green pus, obviously injured. Just as it was about to scurry away, two huge nets made of flames, one blue and one white, suddenly enveloped it and locked it in place. Sizzle¡­ Suddenly, flames rose from the monster¡¯s body, causing it to let out shrill cries. Jiang Chengxuan and the others watched on the spot. Lu Shuangyue said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Shen, this should be the main body of the Spirit Devouring Demon Insect, right? Not only did the insect transform into the appearance of the Nascent Cultivation Fruit to fool us, but it also successfully parasitized Daoist Guang Xuan.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded. ¡°This is indeed the main body of the Spirit Devouring Demon Insect. I just don¡¯t know why there are such foreign demonic insects in the ruins.¡± Hearing her words, there was a look of seriousness on everyone¡¯s face. There was still about half a month before the ruins closed. No one could guarantee that there would not be a second similar demonic insect. If there was and it attacked them again, it was possible that none of them could get out alive. After all, the greatest threat of this demonic insect was not its own strength, but its concealment and transformation ability. Even Daoist Guang Xuan, who was at the ninth level of the Golden Core Realm, couldn¡¯t see through its disguise. None of them could guarantee that they would not end up just like Daoist Guang Xuan. At the very least, Guan Xinting, Lu Shuangyue, and Xiang Canglong were not confident at all. ¡°Let¡¯s go somewhere else.¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan suggested. After all, there was no point in staying here. Other than wasting time, they would not gain anything. And it might not be safe. Shen Ruyan and Guan Xinting had no objections. On the other hand, Xiang Canglong and Lu Shuangyue hesitated. However, in the end, the two of them nodded and agreed to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s suggestion. A few days later. The group arrived at a quiet room. As soon as they stepped into the quiet room, Jiang Chengxuan and the others¡¯ pupils constricted. In the center of the quiet room, there was a person sitting upright! To be precise, it was a skeleton. The skeleton was about the height of a person. At his feet were dozens of jade slips. Other than that, there was nothing else in the quiet room. Jiang Chengxuan and the others¡¯ gazes landed on the jade slips. At this moment, Shen Ruyan said, ¡°Everyone, if I¡¯m not wrong, this should be the residence of the owner of this ruin. The skeleton should be the owner who has long passed away. Everyone agreed with Shen Ruyan¡¯s guess. At this moment, Shen Ruyan continued, ¡°If you don¡¯t mind, how about we each engrave a copy of the jade slips in front of us?¡± Lu Shuangyue was the first to echo. ¡°I agree with Fellow Daoist Shen¡¯s suggestion. In addition, I also suggest that none of us say anything about what happened here today. After all, Daoist Guang Xuan and Shao Liang are Golden Core elders of the Mingzhen Sect. Although they died at the hands of the Spirit Devouring Demon Insect, I don¡¯t think anyone will believe us if we say so. Instead, they might ask us to hand in all the things we obtained here.¡± This was very likely to happen. After all, just from Daoist Guang Xuan and Shao Liang¡¯s character, one could roughly tell what kind of place the Mingzhen Sect was. ¡°If that¡¯s the case, to be safe, I suggest that we sign a blood oath contract.¡± At this moment, Guan Xinting took out a blank blood oath contract from her body. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but feel a little strange. Why did Guan Xinting seem to have so many of these things on her? One had to know that a blood oath contract was not cheap. Many Golden Core cultivators did not have such a thing. Lu Shuangyue and Xiang Canglong were also stunned by Guan Xinting¡¯s words. However, they quickly reacted and nodded in unison. ¡°No problem.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan also had no problems with this suggestion. Soon, the five of them signed the blood oath contract. Then, they looked at the jade slips on the ground. ¡°I¡¯ll do it.¡± Jiang Chengxuan raised his hand slightly. There was a buzz. The jade slips were immediately grabbed by an invisible force and quickly pulled to him. Then, two lights lit up in his eyes. He took one of the jade slips and stuck it on his forehead. Seeing that, Shen Ruyan also took a jade slip and checked it. The remaining three were reassured that there was nothing wrong with the jade slips and also took one each to check.. Chapter 385 - Chapter 385: Understanding the Dao Path, Level 6 Golden Core Realm Chapter 385: Understanding the Dao Path, Level 6 Golden Core Realm Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After a while. Everyone had already taken turns looking at all the jade slips. At this moment, their faces were filled with joy. It was because these jade slips recorded all kinds of inheritances. From cultivation techniques to various spells, to alchemy, weapon refinement, arrays, and even divine powers, there was everything. Moreover, their levels ranged from Level 1 to Level 4. There were even three Level 5 inheritances recorded in these jade slips. They were a cultivation technique called the Origin Earth Spirit Technique, a Level 5 spell called the Earth Leading, and a Level 5 pill formula called the Spirit Crossing Pill. In addition, Jiang Chengxuan and the others also learned some of the truth through these jade slips. It turned out that originally, the Spirit Devouring Demonic Insect they had seen earlier had reached Level 5, equivalent to Nascent Soul realm. It was Perfected Lord Earth Dragon, the owner of this ruin, who sealed himself and this demonic insect here. The reason why he did this was because he had already been parasitized by the Level 5 Spirit Devouring Demonic Insect. He originally thought that this way, he could destroy the Level 5 demonic sect. Unexpectedly, the insect survived, using some unknown method. Its level dropped from level 5 to level 4. However, if not for Jiang Chengxuan and the others using the Heavenly flame to destroy it, given time, this insect would have recovered to level 5. Once it escaped from here, it would definitely wreak havoc. At this moment. They had already engraved a copy of these jade slips. They turned to look at Perfected Lord Earth Dragon¡¯s skeleton. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°No matter what, this is a legacy left behind by a Perfected Lord. If we, by any chance, meet his descendants in the future, we should help them to the best of our abilities.¡± Even though he knew that the possibility was extremely small and almost nonexistent. However, everyone still nodded slightly after hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words. After that, they helped clean up the ruins and bowed to Perfected Lord Earth Dragon with a solemn expression. When the ruins opened, the group of people did not stay here any longer. When they arrived outside, Xiang Canglong and Lu Shuangyue bade farewell to Jiang Chengxuan and the others. After they left, Guan Xinting looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and smiled. ¡°Fellow Daoists, if there¡¯s nothing else, let¡¯s part ways here.¡± As she spoke, she handed her communication jade talisman to the two of them. ¡°If the two of you have the chance in the future, you can visit the Spiritual Island of the Vast River.¡± ¡°The Spiritual Island of the Vast River?¡± Hearing this name, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were a little surprised. They knew that the Spiritual Island of the Vast River that Guan Xinting was talking about was a spiritual island in the Nova Waters in the northern border. Its owner, Perfected Lord Vast River, was a true Nascent Soul cultivator. The couple did not expect Guan Xinting¡¯s background to be this. It was no wonder that when she talked about the Mingzhen Sect, she did not show much fear. When she disappeared from their sight, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. Then, they did not stay any longer and quickly disappeared. However, they did not return to the Myriad Treasure Immortal City. Instead, they headed straight to the Cangnan Region. No matter what, Daoist Guang Xuan and Shao Liang of the Mingzhen Sect had died in the ruins. Upon finding out that two of their elders had died, the Mingzhen Sect would definitely take it very seriously. As people who had been in contact with Shao Liang, they would be highly suspected. If they chose to return to the Myriad Treasure Immortal City at this moment, they might never be able to return. That was the case. At this moment, in the Mingzhen Sect. The current sect master of the Mingzhen Sect, Daoist Ding Shan, looked at the cultivators below and frowned. ¡°Why? Is there still no news? What about the couple from the Cangnan Region? Is there no news about them too?¡± A tall and thin male cultivator at the second level of the Golden Core Realm replied, ¡°Sect Master, there is no news yet. As for the Golden Core couple from the Cangnan Region, we have lost track of them. Moreover¡­¡± At this point, the tall and thin male cultivator began hesitating. Sensing his abnormality, Daoist Ding Shan raised his eyebrows and said, ¡°Junior Brother Hu Feng, if you have anything to say, just say it. There¡¯s no need to hide.¡± Hu Feng nodded. He said, ¡°I heard that the Golden Core couple have received personal guidance from Perfected Lord Xuan Yang.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Hearing Hu Feng¡¯s words, Ding Shan¡¯s expression changed drastically. Then, he let out a long sigh. ¡°In that case, stop openly investigating those two and make sure Perfected Lord Xuan Yang won¡¯t find out..¡± Chapter 386 - Chapter 386: Understanding the Dao Path, Level 6 Golden Chapter 386: Understanding the Dao Path, Level 6 Golden Core Realm (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Do you understand what I¡¯m saying?¡± Hu Feng nodded. ¡°I understand, Sect Master.¡± Then, the two of them continued to discuss some things. After a while, Elder Hu Feng hade farewell. A year later. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan successfully returned to the Cangnan Region. In order to steer clear of the Mingzhen Sect, the couple didn¡¯t take teleportation arrays and flew all the way back. When they passed through the area occupied by demon beasts, the couple still did not dare to be careless. Especially in the area of the Sea of Cliffs, the couple was even more careful. Fortunately, so much time had passed. The demon beasts had long stopped searching for them and Guan Xinting. Otherwise, they would¡¯ve been delayed longer. At this moment. After such a long flight, the couple just wanted to relax. When they entered the Liang Nation, the couple hid their auras and became two ordinary Qi Refinement cultivators. They walked in the low-level markets and cities. Looking at the bustling crowd around them, a relaxed smile unconsciously appeared on their faces. ¡°Husband, how long has it been since we¡¯ve been so relaxed?¡± Shen Ruyan leaned on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s shoulder and smiled at him. Jiang Chengxuan hugged Shen Ruyan¡¯s shoulder and nodded with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s indeed been a long time since I¡¯ve been so relaxed.¡± As they spoke, the two of them passed by a stall when a girl¡¯s crisp voice sounded in their ears. ¡°Brother and Sister, do you want to take a look at my jewelry? I made them myself. If you want them, I can sell them to you at a cheaper price.¡± The person who spoke was a girl about twelve or thirteen years old. There were no Dharmic power or True Essence fluctuations on her body. Clearly, she was an ordinary mortal. Shen Ruyan suddenly grabbed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s arm and walked to the girl¡¯s stall with him. The girl¡¯s eyes lit up when she saw the two of them. She began to patiently tell Shen Ruyan and Jiang Chengxuan about the things in her stall. Shen Ruyan chose a hair clip and an embroidered sachet from the girl¡¯s stall. ¡°Young girl, I want these two things. How much is it?¡± The girl counted with her fingers and smiled at Shen Ruyan. ¡°Sister, I usually sell these two items for seven copper coins, but I just promised you that I would sell them to you at a cheaper price. Just give me five copper coins.¡± ¡°Five copper coins?¡± Hearing this, Shen Ruyan and Jiang Chengxuan were stunned. It had been a long time since they used the currency of the mortal world. However, they also knew that if they gave her spiritual stones, not only would they not help her, but they might even bring her disaster. After all, anyone knew the consequences of a child holding spiritual stones. Jiang Chengxuan left for a moment. When he returned, he had five copper coins in his hand. Then, he handed it to the girl with a smile. ¡°Here, this is five copper coins.¡± As he spoke, he took out another ordinary-looking Safety Talisman and handed it to the girl with a smile. ¡°This is for you.¡± The girl clearly did not expect Jiang Chengxuan to give her an extra gift. Seeing this, she hurriedly waved her hand. ¡°No, no, Big Brother, I can¡¯t take your things for nothing. Why don¡¯t you choose something else from the stall?¡± Jiang Chengxuan could tell that this little girl liked the Safety Talisman. He did not stand on ceremony this time and picked another small pendant from the stall just to make her feel better. ¡°Okay, then I¡¯ll take this.¡± ¡°Alright, thank you, Big Brother and Sister.¡± The girl thanked them sweetly. After Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan left the girl¡¯s stall, they had a different feeling in their hearts. If they could live a peaceful life like this, how wonderful would that be? Unfortunately, if one wanted immortality, they would inevitably have to fight and kill. Something suddenly dawned on Jiang Chengxuan. Wasn¡¯t the purpose of immortality to enjoy life as much as one wished? If one was immersed in killing and only cultivated for the sake of immortality, what was the difference between them and those emotionless mechanical puppets? Say they achieved Immortality, then what? Without the ability to enjoy life, wouldn¡¯t they go crazy being an immortal? Buzz! At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan, who was walking with Shen Ruyan, suddenly emitted gentle Dao runes. At this moment, he seemed to have perfectly blended in with the bustling markets. Whether through divine sense or eyes, no one could distinguish him from an ordinary mortal. Shen Ruyan was surprised at first. Then, she looked at Jiang Chengxuan with admiration. From the memory of her previous life, she knew that Jiang Chengxuan had entered the state of Dao comprehension at this moment. Moreover, this Dao comprehension was not an ordinary one. It was the Dao comprehension that Perfected Lord Xuan Yang had mentioned back then. This rarely happened to Golden Core cultivators. Many people, even when they reached the end of their lifespans, did not know or even understand what Dao was. If Jiang Chengxuan successfully comprehended the Dao this time, it would be of extraordinary significance to his future cultivation. Well done, Husband. Shen Ruyan was delighted. She accompanied Jiang Chengxuan as they walked forward. In order to prevent others from disturbing him, she set up a Dharmic power barrier around Jiang Chengxuan. One day, two days, three days passed¡­ Half a month, one month, three months¡­ For three months, Shen Ruyan accompanied Jiang Chengxuan through many mortal towns, low-level cultivation cities, and low-level markets. At some point, Shen Ruyan could clearly feel that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s aura was becoming more and more ethereal and mysterious. It was as if something extraordinary was fusing into his body. That is¡­ Spiritual opportunity of heaven and earth! Shen Ruyan was shocked. Then, the shock was replaced by joy. Because no one knew better than her what the so-called spiritual opportunity of heaven and earth was. In simple terms, the spiritual opportunity of heaven and earth was a gift from the will of this world. Anyone who obtained the spiritual opportunity of heaven and earth meant they were recognized by the will of this world. This also meant that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Dao comprehension this time was very successful. Moreover, the outcome of his comprehension was compatible with this world. Or rather, it was compatible with the essence of the Great Dao. This was because only when the outcome of your Dao comprehension was beneficial to this world or even the Great Dao would the world not hesitate to use its source to send a spiritual opportunity to you to improve your potential and stabilize your foundation. Just as Jiang Chengxuan was passively absorbing the spiritual opportunity, his cultivation suddenly began to increase on its own. Peak of Level 4 Golden Core, Level 5 Golden Core, peak of Level 5 Golden Core, Level 6 Golden Core, peak of Level 6 Golden Core¡­ After reaching the peak of the sixth level of the Golden Core Realm, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s increase in cultivation slowly stopped. Moreover, the foundation of his cultivation did not show any signs of being unstable. Instead, it was extremely solid. [Ding.] At the same time, a system notification suddenly sounded in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind.. Chapter 387 - Chapter 387: Killing and Stealing Treasures Chapter 387: Killing and Stealing Treasures Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations [Congratulations, host. You have achieved comprehension of your Dao path. You have obtained a Providence Pill.] [Providence Pill: After consuming it, it can greatly increase your luck for a period of time. It can turn misfortune into fortune, turn danger into safety, and even let you achieve your wishes.] Jiang Chengxuan, who was immersed in the change that was taking place in him, did not pay attention to the system¡¯s sudden notification. It was not until a long time later that his attention was completely pulled away from the state of comprehension and he took a closer look at the system¡¯s reward. He really did not expect the system to reward him with an item like the Providence Pill. Luck was elusive and untraceable, but it existed. No cultivator would claim that there was no such thing as luck. For those with sufficient luck, even if their aptitude, foundation, and comprehension were not good, they would still have a promising future. On the other hand, even if your aptitude was extraordinary, without enough opportunities, you wouldn¡¯t walk far in your cultivation path. This was the importance of luck to a cultivator. Now, the system had rewarded him with such an item. Although its effect was only temporary, its value was immeasurable, especially at critical moments. ¡°Husband, congratulations!¡± At this moment, Shen Ruyan, who was beside him, noticed that Jiang Chengxuan had finally woken up from his comprehension state. She immediately congratulated him with a smile. A smile appeared on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face. He nodded at Shen Ruyan, saying, ¡°Thank you for protecting me during this period.¡± Clearly, he knew very well that if Shen Ruyan had not been there to protect him while he was comprehending the Dao, he would have been interrupted. The entire process of comprehending the Dao naturally could not be so smooth. If that really happened, it would be a pity and he would have lost a great harvest. One had to know that the increase in cultivation and the system¡¯s reward were only things that could be observed from outside. There were many things inside him that he had to take time absorbing and comprehending. At that time, he would definitely see a leap in strength. At this moment. The couple chatted with each other, talking about their experiences and feelings during this period of time. Unknowingly, they had already arrived at one of the markets under the Jiang family. At this moment, they were still dressed as low-level cultivators. Looking at the low-level cultivators coming and going around, the couple felt relaxed. It could be seen that after all these years, the development of the Jiang family was getting better and better. However, this happy and relaxed mood did not last long. Soon, the two of them were disappointed by the arrogant attitude their clansmen displayed. Most of the Jiang family members who were deployed here actually showed a condescending attitude when treating the cultivators who came to their shop to buy things. Only when facing cultivators of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion or the Heavenly Yue Sect, which were at the same level as the Jiang family, would they show the enthusiasm they should have. Did they really think that the other cultivators could not sense such an obvious difference in treatment? If not for the fact that the quality of the items in the shop sold by the Jiang family was indeed higher than the other shops, and that they would occasionally release treasures that were almost impossible to find in the outside world, the business would probably decline by at least a few times. However, even so, the business of the Jiang family¡¯s shop should have suffered a lot, both openly and secretly. In terms of reputation, it would definitely be criticized by the cultivators who were treated unfairly/ This would have a huge impact on the entire Jiang family, including Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Especially in terms of benefits. After all, he was the actual person in charge of the Jiang family. If the Jiang family¡¯s profits were affected and their reputation was affected, it would be equivalent to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s profits being affected and his interests being damaged. How could he allow that? ¡°It seems that the Jiang family has developed too quickly over the years and hasn¡¯t accumulated enough foundation.¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan turned to look at Shen Ruyan and said in a low voice, ¡°The overall status of the Jiang family is on another level compared to before, but our people have yet to adapt to it. If this continues, I¡¯m afraid it will be out of control.¡± At this point, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes were already cold. ¡°Seeing them act like this today, I have reason to suspect that they have probably done something nasty in secret. Perhaps something that you and I don¡¯t want to see has already happened.¡± Shen Ruyan¡¯s expression was solemn too. She knew that what her husband said was very likely true. Suddenly, the two of them looked out of the market. Shen Ruyan¡¯s gaze was extremely dark.. Chapter 388 - Chapter 388: Killing and Stealing Treasures (2) Chapter 388: Killing and Stealing Treasures (2) Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations As for Jiang Chengxuan, he was exuding cold killing intent. Just now, a seventh level Qi Refinement cultivator in his seventies brought his granddaughter, who was about 17 or 18 years old, to the shop opened by the Jiang family to sell an item. It was not difficult for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to tell that the item was a low-grade Level 2 ore. However, the old man clearly did not know about its value very well. He only roughly had a feeling that the item should be quite extraordinary. After the old man and his granddaughter sold that item to the shop opened by the Jiang family at a low price and left, two ninth level Qi Refinement cultivators working in the shop secretly followed them. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who had been in the cultivation world for countless years, knew without thinking what they were up to. The two Jiang family clansmen probably thought that there should be similar treasures in the place where the old man lived. Therefore, they wanted to follow and take a look. As for their ultimate goal, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan suspected that they wanted to kill and steal. This was what Jiang Chengxuan hated the most. Especially after he understood his Dao path, he was determined to modify certain orders in the cultivation world to repay the nurturing of this world. He would continue to do this. Without a question, the two Jiang family clansmen were in trouble. At this moment. Outside the Jiang family¡¯s market. The old man who was rushing back with his granddaughter suddenly sensed something amiss. Then, he sped up. This puzzled the two Jiang family clansmen who were following behind. They subconsciously thought that they had been exposed. Therefore, they decided not to hide anymore. With a flash of light, they arrived in front of the old man and his granddaughter and blocked their way. Seeing this, the old man and his granddaughter were shocked. Especially the old man, he recognized the two of them and his expression changed drastically. ¡°You¡¯re from Jiang Treasure Pavilion!¡± The Jiang Treasure Pavilion was the Jiang family¡¯s shop that they had gone to previously. Seeing that their identities had been recognized by the other party, the two Jiang family clansmen saw no point in hiding. A young man called Jiang Chuanyou said, ¡°Since you know that we¡¯re from the Jiang family, you should know that it¡¯s useless to resist or escape. If you know what¡¯s good for you, take out all the treasures you have. This way, we can consider letting you off.¡± When the old man heard Jiang Chuanyou¡¯s words, he knew that he was lying. In order to prevent him from spreading the news and harming the Jiang family¡¯s reputation, they would definitely not let him leave alive today. At the thought of what was about to happen, he regretted it terribly. If he had known earlier, he wouldn¡¯t have brought his granddaughter to the shop opened by the Jiang family. He originally thought that it should be relatively safer to trade with a Golden Core family. Unexpectedly, the Jiang family was the same as the others. ¡°Are you sure that if we really take out the things on us, you will let us go?¡± Although he knew that it was unlikely, he still wanted to struggle. At the very least, he had to stall for time. Because secretly, he had already sent a voice transmission to his granddaughter. In a while, he would try his best to delay the two of them and create a chance for her granddaughter to escape. The eyes of the girl beside him were filled with tears. Previously, like her grandfather, she also thought that a Golden Core family like the Jiang family was trustworthy. In the end, it turned out that they were being too naive. Just as the grandfather and granddaughter were secretly communicating, Jiang Chuanhu, who was beside Jiang Chuanyou, revealed a ferocious expression. He said coldly, ¡°Brother, why are we wasting breath on them? If we kill them, the things on them will naturally fall into our hands.¡± Hearing this, the expressions of the grandfather and granddaughter changed drastically. The granddaughter shouted angrily, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect a dignified Golden Core family to be as despicable as those thug families. Sooner or later, the evil deeds of your Jiang family will be known by the world. At that time, you will be criticized by everyone!¡± ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± The granddaughter¡¯s words triggered Jiang Chuanhu and Jiang Chuanyou. The two of them could not be bothered to waste their breath. With a raise of their hands, they took out two high-grade Level 1 flying swords. One on the left and one on the right, they slashed at the grandfather and granddaughter. How could the grandfather and granddaughter be a match for these two Jiang family clansmen? Immediately, they felt the aura of death approaching. A look of despair appeared on their faces. However, right at this moment, two figures suddenly appeared in front of them. It was Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. There were two dings. The flying swords summoned by Jiang Chuanyou and Jiang Chuanhu were sent flying back. The two of them were shocked and quickly looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. However, because the couple had disguised their appearances, the two of them did not recognize that it was their ancestors. Jiang Chuanhu said coldly, ¡°Who are you? Do you know who we are?¡± However, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan ignored them and turned to look at the grandfather and the granddaughter. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Are you alright? Tell us what happened in detail.¡± The grandfather and granddaughter clearly did not expect that they would be saved right at the jaws of death. They were filled with gratitude. The granddaughter said, ¡°Thank you, seniors. These people from the Jiang Treasure Pavilion are too much¡­¡± She told Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan what had happened in detail. After hearing her words, Jiang Chengxuan immediately turned to Jiang Chuanyou and Jiang Chuanhu expressionlessly and said indifferently, ¡°Do you have anything else to say?¡± ¡°Nonsense!¡± However, what answered Jiang Chengxuan was a cold shout from the two brothers. ¡°Why would we covet the things of two independent cultivators?¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chuanyou looked at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Kid, I advise you not to interfere in my matters. Otherwise, you will bring a calamity to your family.¡± ¡°Why? Are you going to destroy my family?¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s tone suddenly became calm. However, Shen Ruyan, who was familiar with him, knew that this was a sign that he was on the verge of flying into a fury. ¡°So what if we are?¡± Jiang Chuanyou and Jiang Chuanhu did not notice Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s anger at Or rather, they sensed it and did not care at all. Jiang Chuanyou continued, ¡°Let me give you a piece of advice. Offending my Jiang family is not beneficial to you. If you know what¡¯s good for you, leave quickly. Otherwise, you won¡¯t be able to leave even if you want to.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Jiang Cheng laughed. ¡°Then what if I insist on interfering? Are all the people of the Jiang family so arrogant now? Do you really think that just because you¡¯re from the Jiang family, the others won¡¯t dare to do anything to you?¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan raised his hand. However, the two members of the Jiang family reacted even faster. Jiang Chuanhu shouted, ¡°How dare you!¡± With that, the brothers suddenly threw out a few Thunderclap Beads that were purple black and had traces of lightning on the surface.. Chapter 389 - Chapter 389: Fury Chapter 389: Fury Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations This Thunderclap Bead was a Level 2 one-time use Dharma artifact. It contained a large amount of Yin lightning. Once hit, even an early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator might be seriously injured and die if they were not careful. The expressions of the grandfather and granddaughter changed drastically. The two of them immediately shouted, ¡°Seniors, be careful!¡± BOOM! As soon as they finished speaking, the Thunderclap Beads that were thrown out exploded. The explosive Yin lightning enveloped Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. The grandfather and granddaughter¡¯s faces immediately turned pale. After being hit by so many Thunderclap Beads, even if Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were Foundation Establishment seniors, they wouldn¡¯t have a good ending. Jiang Chuanyou and Jiang Chuanhu sneered. ¡°How dare you interfere in my Jiang family¡¯s matters. Is this what you¡­¡± However, before they could finish, their expressions froze and changed drastically. ¡°How is that possible? How can you all be fine?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan walked out of the massive Yin lightning, not injured in the slightest. This scene immediately shocked Jiang Chuanyou, Jiang Chuanhu, and the grandfather and granddaughter. Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª At the same time, several streaks of light suddenly flew over from the distant sky. When those streaks of light approached, Jiang Chuanyou and Jiang Chuanhu were shocked to find who they were. Then, they looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan proudly. ¡°It¡¯s the ancestors of our family. You¡¯re finished. Hahaha!¡± Facing their laughter, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t say anything. On the other hand, the grandfather and granddaughter on the side looked uneasy and nervous. They looked at Jiang Chengxuan and wanted to say something. However, before they could speak, the streaks of light had already landed in front of them. The light dissipated, revealing the figures of the family head, Jiang Renyi, the Supreme Elder, Jiang Rendao, and Liu Linglong. ¡°Greetings, ancestors!¡± Jiang Chuanyou and Jiang Chuanhu immediately went forward and bowed respectfully to the three of them. However, Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and Liu Linglong ignored them. Instead, they turned to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and bowed. ¡°Greetings, Granduncle, Grandaunt!¡± ¡°Greetings, Brother Jiang and Sister Shen!¡± ¡°What?¡± Jiang Chuanyou, Jiang Chuanhu, and the grandfather and granddaughter were dumbstruck. Then, Jiang Chuanyou and Jiang Chuanhu seemed to have thought of something. Their faces turned pale. Even the legs under them trembled uncontrollably. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t respond to the greetings of the three of them. They looked at the three of them calmly. It was not until the three of them started to sweat that Jiang Chengxuan spoke slowly. ¡°I entrusted all the matters of the Jiang family to you. Is this how you manage the family?¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had already removed their disguises and returned to their original appearances. Jiang Chuanyou and Jiang Chuanhu felt like they had fallen into an abyss. There was only one sentence in their mind. We¡¯re finished! ¡°If I remember correctly, I specially told you back then that character is the most important thing when it comes to nurturing the descendants.¡± Jiang Chengxuan spoke again. ¡°What about now? Look at these two people.¡± Jiang Chengxuan pointed at Jiang Chuanyou and Jiang Chuanhu, scaring the two brothers so much that they immediately knelt on the ground. ¡°Relying on their identity as the descendant of the Jiang family, they bully the weak and even want to kill them. They have no principles. Let me ask you, is there anything that people like them won¡¯t do?¡± These words immediately made Jiang Renyi and the other two lower their heads in guilt. This was the first time they had seen Jiang Chengxuan so angry. Jiang Chengxuan was indeed very angry. This incident was enough to prove that there was a huge problem with the development of the Jiang family over the years. If this continued, the descendants of the Jiang family would become more unscrupulous and do more outrageous things. They might eventually end up offending someone they shouldn¡¯t. At that time, he, the Jiang family¡¯s ancestor, would be held accountable. It was not an exaggeration to say that this matter also concerned his Dao path, and he could not be careless at all. Hence, in the next moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cold voice sounded. ¡°Investigate! Find out who else in the family has done such a despicable thing over the years.. Chapter 390 - Chapter 390: Fury (2) Chapter 390: Fury (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Including you, everyone must be tested on the Conscience Platform. Remember, it¡¯s everyone.¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s dignified gaze was directed at the three of them. While speaking, he released his Golden Core aura without holding back. ¡°Anyone who has done something like this and killed people to snatch their treasures, no matter who it is, will be publicly executed!¡± These murderous words immediately made Jiang Renyi and the other two realize that this matter had really touched Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s bottom line. Especially when they met Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s gaze, alarm bells rang in their hearts. They knew that Jiang Chengxuan was serious about it. ¡°Also¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan spoke again in a low voice. ¡°From today onwards, your Grandaunt, Shen Ruyan, will be the elder of the Law Enforcement Hall. If anyone dares to violate the rules, they should ask themselves if they can survive the sword of a Golden Core!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Jiang Renyi and the other two immediately bowed and accepted the order. ¡°By the way¡­¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan turned to look at the grandfather and granddaughter. The grandfather and grandson had yet to react to this sudden change of events. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s voice slowly sounded. ¡°I¡¯m really sorry about what happened previously. At this point, you should already know my wife¡¯s and my identity. Don¡¯t worry, from today onwards, no one will cause trouble for you. To apologize, I¡¯ll give you two choices now. I can either compensate you with enough resources to help you cultivate to the Foundation Establishment realm.¡± ¡°Foundation¡­ Foundation Establishment?¡± Hearing these words, the grandfather and granddaughter finally came to their senses with a look of excitement written all across their faces. For independent cultivators like them, being able to reach Foundation Establishment was all they could ever ask for. Now that the opportunity was right in front of them, how could they remain calm? Although that was the case, they didn¡¯t show it on their faces. Instead, they quietly waited for Jiang Chengxuan to continue. He had just said that he would give them two choices. Jiang Chengxuan continued, ¡°The second choice is to join my Jiang family. Moreover, you can take any of these three people as your Shifu and become their personal disciple.¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan introduced Jiang Renyi and the other two to the old man and his granddaughter. The old man and his granddaughter clearly did not expect such a good thing to happen to them. The three people in front of them were all Violet Palace cultivators. In the past, it was impossible for them to even see people of this level. Now that they had the chance to become a disciple of one of them, this was definitely a huge blessing that they could not ask for in the past. In comparison, the resources that could help them cultivate to Foundation Establishment were nothing. At that moment, they did not hesitate much. They immediately bowed and said to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°Senior, we are willing to join the Jiang family!¡± ¡°Good!¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded slightly. ¡°Then choose one to be your Shifu. By the way, what are your names?¡± The grandfather and grandson immediately reported their names. The old man¡¯s name was Sun Tongshan, and he was at the seventh level of Qi Refinement. Her granddaughter was called Sun Shuwen, and she was at the fourth level of Qi Refinement. She did not hesitate much and quickly chose Liu Linglong as her Shifu. Liu Linglong had no objections to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s arrangement. She immediately accepted the new disciples and gave her some treasures. A week later. Mount Mystic Tai. Xuanming Peak. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression darkened as he listened to the reports from Jiang Renyi, Jiang Renchuan, Jiang Rendao, and Liu Linglong. The content of the reports was all about the investigation of the Jiang family¡¯s descendants. The result made Jiang Chengxuan furious. It was worse than he had expected. There were more than 20 disciples of the Jiang family who had killed people and snatched treasures. What was shocking was that there were also Foundation Establishment elders participating in such an atrocity, including two who were directly related to Jiang Renyi and the others. ¡°Good, very good!¡± Jiang Chengxuan laughed in anger. His cold eyes swept across the four people present and finally fixed on Jiang Renyi and the other two brothers. He said coldly, ¡°I don¡¯t need to teach you how to deal with these people, right?¡± Jiang Renyi and the other two were a little terrified. When they heard Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, they hurriedly nodded and replied, ¡°Granduncle, we know what to do!¡± ¡°Well, if you know, then do it according to the rules. Don¡¯t disappoint me again.¡± Jiang Chengxuan waved his hand. Suddenly, he seemed to have thought of something and added, ¡°By the way, if those innocent cultivators who were killed still have family, remember to compensate them. After killing those scum, hang their heads outside Mount Mystic Tai.. Chapter 391 - Chapter 391: Fury (3) Chapter 391: Fury (3) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Tell everyone that if they are found killing and robbing, no matter who they are, they will end up the same.¡± It had to be said that Jiang Chengxuan was ruthless enough. By doing this, he could deter those who still had ill intentions and express his determination to have zero tolerance for such behavior. Jiang Renyi and the others really felt the severity of this matter. After they all left, Shen Ruyan looked at their backs and turned to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ve really given them a good scare this time.¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± Jiang Chengxuan snorted when he heard Shen Ruyan¡¯s words. ¡°If I don¡¯t take a tough stance, they won¡¯t learn. They are a bunch of ignorant people who really think that they can do whatever they want just because they have a Golden Core as their backer. Little did they know that what they are doing is equivalent to destroying the Jiang family. How many families and sects that were once in the limelight were eventually exterminated because of a group of evildoers? Originally, I wanted to pass on the inheritance of the mechanical beasts to them. From the looks of it, it¡¯s not a good thing for the family to develop too quickly. Let¡¯s put this matter on hold for the time being.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded in agreement. ¡°Do you want me to spread your words later?¡± Jiang Chengxuan thought for a moment and nodded. ¡°Sure, that way, those guys can really reflect on themselves.¡± On the other side. After parting ways with his eldest brother, Jiang Renyi, and the others, Jiang Rendao went to his son, Jiang Yuncheng¡¯s cave abode. At this moment, Jiang Yuncheng¡¯s cultivation had reached the eighth level of the Foundation Establishment. He struck people as a steady young man from the inside out. At this moment, when he saw his father coming, he hurriedly went up to him. ¡°Father!¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Jiang Rendao nodded at him. When the father and son sat down. Only then did Jiang Rendao say with emotion, ¡°Yuncheng, you were right before. We can¡¯t take this matter lightly.¡± Hearing his father¡¯s words, Jiang Yuncheng immediately looked up at him. Jiang Rendao nodded. ¡°Just as you expected, your great-granduncle was furious at what those people did¡­¡± As he spoke, he roughly told his son about what happened on Xuanming Peak. When Jiang Yuncheng heard it, his expression became rather solemn. After a while. He said to his father, ¡°I reckon that there will be many people coming to look for us, especially Renhai and Uncle Renxin. It was not easy for their son to reach Foundation Establishment and even become an elder of the family. They naturally didn¡¯t want anything to happen to their son. If they were pushed to the corner, they might do something irrational. Father, you have to be wary of this.¡± ¡°How dare they?¡± Hearing his son¡¯s words, Jiang Rendao¡¯s face was filled with disbelief and anger. All these years, he had seen his son¡¯s growth. His judgment of certain things was almost never wrong. Now that he said that, it was very likely that those guys would really¡­ ¡°There¡¯s nothing they wouldn¡¯t dare.¡± Jiang Yuncheng said calmly. ¡°As fathers, I don¡¯t believe that they have no clue about what their son has done. Knowing that their son will be executed, Father, what do you think they will do?¡± Jiang Rendao¡¯s expression immediately changed. In the end, he couldn¡¯t help but sigh. ¡°It seems that a shake up is bound to take place in the Jiang family.¡± Yuncheng, I¡¯ll go and discuss this matter with your uncles and the others to be prepared for the worst.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Rendao did not stay any longer. He stood up and walked towards the cave abode where Jiang Renyi and the others were. Chapter 392 - Chapter 392: Thirty Years Later Chapter 392: Thirty Years Later Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations A few days later. The heads of more than ten Jiang family disciples were hung outside Mount Mystic Tai. This scene immediately caused a stir in the entire Jiang family and the surrounding forces. No one expected to see this happening. Especially when they saw that among the dozen or so heads, there were also the heads of several core disciples of the Jiang family and even two or three Foundation Establishment elders, they were shocked. This also successfully deterred the Jiang family¡¯s disciples and all the cultivators who came to the market under the Jiang family from having any evil thoughts. Led by the ancestor, Shen Yuanlong, the Shen family also started cleaning the scum among their disciples. Fortunately, the Shen family¡¯s rules had always been extremely strict. Although they still found some disciples who had done bad things, there was no such thing as killing and robbing for the time being. This made Shen Yuanlong, Shen Daoming, and the other Violet Palaces of the Shen family heave a sigh of relief. At the same time, they became more and more strict with their descendants. After all, the elder of the Hall of Law Enforcement was Shen Ruyan. If the Shen family did anything out of line, As their ancestor, Shen Ruyan would have no scruple to punish them. At this moment. Mount Mystic Tai, Xuanming Peak. Jiang Chengxuan looked at the message from Jiang Renyi and the others, and his expression finally softened. Shen Ruyan, who was standing next to him, couldn¡¯t help but smile. ¡°Husband, after this, I believe that the Jiang family, the Shen family, and other cultivators who come to our territory will be much more well-behaved. Knowing that we¡¯ve explicitly forbidden killing and robbing, I believe that the number of independent cultivators who are willing to come to our Jiang family¡¯s market to trade will increase exponentially. If I¡¯m not wrong, our market should be the safest market within the Cangnan Region.¡± Hearing Shen Ruyan¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan nodded slightly. ¡°I hope Renyi and the others won¡¯t disappoint me again. Later, remind Jiang Renyi and the others that when it comes to choosing candidates for the vacant positions, don¡¯t choose those with bad temperaments even if they are in the realm of Foundation Establishment. Even if that means we have to close down a certain market, we can¡¯t let what happened before repeat itself.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded. Then, she seemed to have thought of something and could not help but ask with a smile, ¡°By the way, Renyi and the others have already sent me many messages about the inheritance of the mechanical beasts. However, I didn¡¯t reply. What do you plan to do about this?¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied unhappily. ¡°They still have the cheek to think about that? Then let them continue to think about it. We¡¯ll talk about it when I¡¯m in a good mood. By the way¡­¡± At this point, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly thought of something and asked Shen Ruyan, ¡°I heard that Ling¡¯er left to secretly protect Anran. How is it? Have you heard anything from them?¡± Shen Ruyan shook her head when she heard Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s question. ¡°Not for the time being. However, both of them have something we left behind on them. Since you and I don¡¯t sense anything, it means that the two of them should be fine.¡± ¡°You¡¯re right.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. After that, the couple chatted for a while before returning to their respective cave abodes and preparing to enter seclusion. The couple had gained a lot from this trip to the state of Yu. Therefore, they needed some time to digest these gains. On Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s side. Firstly, he had to raise his Deep Earth Halberd to Level 4- Secondly, he had to use the Universe True Jade, the Yin-Yang Heavenly Lotus, and the Narcissus Jade to refine his water-type intrinsic Dharma treasure into the Yin-Yang Divine Water Jade. If he had more time, he could try to use the Dragon Void Grass to temper his body. If he could push his body tempering cultivation to the mid-grade Level 4, it would definitely increase his overall strength greatly. It was obvious that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan would be in seclusion for a long time. That was the case. In the blink of an eye, 30 years had passed since they entered seclusion. In these 30 years, Jiang Chengxuan successfully raised his Deep Earth Halberd to Level 4- At the same time, he had also successfully refined his water-type intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Yin-Yang Divine Water Jade. It reached Level 4 as soon as it came into being. The moment he successfully refined the Yin Yang Divine Water Jade, a familiar system notification appeared in his mind. [Ding.] [Congratulations, host. You have completed the refinement of the intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Yin-Yang Divine Water Jade. You have obtained the refinement method of your intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Eternal Scorching Sun Furnace.] Just from the name, one could tell that the Intrinsic Dharma treasure this time was a fire-type Intrinsic Dharma treasure. This treasure could purify all foul and evil things in the world. It was naturally the nemesis of all demons.. Chapter 393 - Chapter 393: Thirty Years Later (2) Chapter 393: Thirty Years Later (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At the same time, it could also contain the Grand Sun Primordial Flame, the Eternal Inferno, the Pure Yang Primordial Flame, and other flames. Moreover, it had the special effect of upgrading all the Heavenly Flames in the world. It was not an exaggeration to say that once Jiang Chengxuan refined this intrinsic Dharma treasure, there was a high chance that it would directly threaten a Nascent Soul Perfected Lord. The only problem was that it was not so easy to successfully refine this intrinsic Dharma treasure. This was because many of the materials needed to refine this treasure had reached the peak of Level 4 or even Level 5. Especially the Sun Crystal and the Eternal Heaven Crystal. Not only had it reached Level 5, but it was also very rare. At least with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s current knowledge, he still did not know where these two materials were. Apart from that. It was his body tempering cultivation. After using the Dragon Void Grass to successfully refine the Level 4 body tempering pill, the Dragon Void Blood Pill, Not only did he successfully bring his alchemy to Level 4, but he also brought his body tempering technique to mid-grade Level 4 by consuming the pill. At this moment, with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strength, not to mention late-stage Golden Core cultivators, he was even confident in fighting a fake Nascent Soul -level cultivator. [Ding.] As expected. When his alchemy reached Level 4, the system gave him the corresponding reward. [Congratulations, host. You have reached Level 4 Alchemy. You have obtained the pill formula for the Illusionary Divine Pill.] [Illusionary Divine Pill: A pill that can be used to enhance one¡¯s Primordial Spirit.] Jiang Chengxuan took a closer look and realized that the herbs needed to refine this pill were not very precious. With the Jiang family¡¯s current ability, collecting them all was not difficult. Everyone knew that it was the most difficult for cultivators to enhance their Primordial Spirits. The biggest reason for this was that there were very few spiritual items that could increase the strength of a cultivator¡¯s Primordial Spirit. However, the pill formula for the Illusionary Divine Pill that Jiang Chengxuan had obtained solved this problem once and for all. Moreover, this pill should still be useful even after his cultivation reached the Nascent Soul realm. At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan had already walked out of his seclusion cave abode. When he came out, he saw that Shen Ruyan had not come out of seclusion. He used his divine sense to scan the entire Mount Mystic Tai. Soon, he was surprised to discover that the entire Jiang family had changed greatly in the past 30 years. First of all, he and Shen Ruyan¡¯s disciple, Jiang Anran, had returned to the family more than twenty years ago. Moreover, her current cultivation had already broken through to the Violet Palace Realm. Being able to reach Violet Palace at the age of 60, she lived up to her expectation as a Heavenly Spirit Root. This speed was extraordinary. Secondly, there was the junior he thought highly of, Jiang Yuncheng. Similarly, he had also broken through to the Violet Palace Realm. Jiang Renchuan¡¯s daughter, Jiang Yunrou, had also reached the peak of the Foundation Establishment, ready to break through at any time. If she succeeded, then apart from Huang Ling¡¯er, there would be seven Violet Palace cultivators in the Jiang family. Lastly, the number of Foundation Establishment cultivators had already reached 60. It seemed that it was about time to change the requirement needed for the higher position. Especially the position of Elder. From the looks of it, Foundation Establishment cultivators were no longer qualified to take on this position. Only those who had reached the Violet Palace were qualified to be an elder of the Jiang family. As he was thinking about this, someone suddenly walked over from behind him. He turned around and saw that it was Shen Ruyan who had just come out of her cultivation room. ¡°Ruyan.¡± A smile appeared on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face. The couple immediately began to talk about the gains of their seclusion over the years. Through communication, Jiang Chengxuan learned that in the past thirty years, Shen Ruyan had advanced two levels in a row, from the fourth level of the Golden Core to the sixth level, on par with Jiang Chengxuan. In addition, Shen Ruyan used some of the treasures she obtained from the ruins that day to advance her Thunder Spirit True Body to the next level. At this moment, when she used her Thunder Spirit True Body, not only could it last longer, but its power was also stronger than before. It was not an exaggeration to say that if Shen Ruyan unleashed all her strength, she would be able to defeat a fake Nascent Soul cultivator. ¡°Let¡¯s call Anran and Ling¡¯er over.¡± When the couple was almost done talking, Shen Ruyan suggested with a smile, ¡°After all these years, I really want to see what changes Anran has undergone.¡± Jiang Chengxuan naturally had no objections to this. Soon, Jiang Anran and Huang Ling¡¯er, who had received the message, arrived before them. It had been more than 30 years since they last met. Be it Jiang Anran or Huang Ling¡¯er, they both missed the two of them terribly. Especially Jiang Anran. As soon as they met, she started chattering non-stop.. Chapter 394 - Chapter 394: Thirty Years Later (3) Chapter 394: Thirty Years Later (3) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Although she was already a Violet Palace cultivator, in front of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, she still looked like the little girl from back then. Huang Ling¡¯er looked much more mature. However, in front of the two of them, she also returned to the innocent and kind girl she used to be. Just like that, the four of them chatted on Xuanming Peak for a long time. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had a clearer understanding of Jiang Anran¡¯s experiences over the years. Although she was a cultivator with a Heavenly Spirit Root and had the backing of the Jiang family, she still suffered a lot during this period. As time passed, Jiang Anran became known as the Drifting Cloud Sword in the outside world. A few days later. An extremely violent spiritual Qi fluctuation suddenly burst out of the place where Jiang Yunrou was in seclusion. Immediately after, a spiritual pressure that was different from the Foundation Establishment began to rise. After a long time, the spiritual pressure reached a peak. Then, a surging aura spread from the center of the spiritual pressure. At this moment, all the cultivators on Mount Mystic Tai knew that they had another Violet Palace elder. When Jiang Yunrou finished consolidating her cultivation, Jiang Chengxuan immediately sent a message to Jiang Renyi and the others. Five days later, all the cultivators above the Violet Palace gathered in the meeting hall. When Jiang Renyi and the others received the news, they felt relieved that their granduncle was finally willing to see them. After what happened last time, Jiang Chengxuan had never summoned them again. This might be related to the fact that he was in seclusion, but from a certain perspective, it was also a punishment for them. Five days later. Jiang Renyi, Jiang Renchuan, Jiang Rendao, Jiang Yuncheng, Jiang Yunrou, Liu Linglong, and Jiang Anran had all arrived at the meeting hall early. Everyone subconsciously turned to look at Jiang Anran. Jiang Yuncheng cleared his throat and said to Jiang Anran with a smile, ¡°Grandaunt Anran, do you know why Great-granduncle summoned us this time?¡± ¡°Kid. How many times have I told you? Don¡¯t call me Grandaunt. Call me Sister Anran. The next time I hear you call me Grandaunt, I¡¯ll teach you a lesson!¡± Jiang Anran suddenly glared with Jiang Yuncheng fiercely. The two of them were about the same age. Therefore, in terms of relationships, Jiang Anran, Jiang Yuncheng, and Jiang Yunrou were considered relatively good. When Jiang Yuncheng heard Jiang Anran¡¯s words, he immediately pretended to be hurt and said, ¡°Then don¡¯t keep calling me Kid. Those who don¡¯t know might think that I¡¯m really a kid.¡± ¡°Why? Do you have any problems?¡± Jiang Anran then changed the topic and said, ¡°Shifu probably called us here for a few more important things. If he asked us to wait here, just wait.¡± However, just as she finished speaking, two people suddenly appeared on the main seat. It was Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan.. Chapter 395 - Chapter 395: Taking the initiative to attack Chapter 395: Taking the initiative to attack Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Seeing the two of them appear, everyone present was immediately awe-stricken. Without hesitation, everyone stood up and bowed to the two of them. ¡°Greetings, Granduncle, Grandaunt!¡± ¡°Greetings, Ancestor!¡± ¡°Greetings, Shifu!¡± ¡°Good.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded. After a while. Jiang Chengxuan looked up at Jiang Yuncheng and Jiang Yunrou and said, ¡°Yuncheng, Yunrou, after this meeting, you can go to the family¡¯s treasure vault and choose a Level 3 Dharma treasure to protect yourself.¡± ¡°Thankyou, Great-granduncle!¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Jiang Yuncheng and Jiang Yunrou couldn¡¯t help but look happy. Being able to obtain Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s reward was what they were most happy about. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan continued, ¡°Now, the Jiang family already has seven Violet Palaces. Including the Shen family, the number has reached twelve. There are already 60 Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Jiang family. Including the Shen family, there are almost a hundred. Given the current situation, I¡¯ve decided to modify the elder system of the Jiang family. From today onwards, only those with cultivation above the Violet Palace are qualified to be an elder. Do you have any objections to this?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Jiang Renyi and the others couldn¡¯t help but look at each other and shake their heads. ¡°We have no objections.¡± In fact. They had long realized that the elder system established in the early days was no longer suitable for the current Jiang family. When they were almost done discussing the internal matters, Jiang Chengxuan gestured to Shen Ruyan, who was beside him, to take out two teleportation array discs. Seeing the two teleportation array discs, Jiang Renyi and the others were still a little confused. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°These two array discs are medium- and short-distance teleportation array discs. With this array disc, we can connect Mount Mystic Tai to that Level 3 water vein. This way, traveling between the two places will be convenient. It can be considered the gains of my trip to the state of Yu with your Grandaunt.¡± ¡°It¡¯s actually a teleportation array disc?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s explanation, Jiang Renyi and the others revealed a look of shock. Clearly. They never expected Jiang Chengxuan to take out two precious teleportation array discs. It had to be known that in the territory of the Cangnan Region, teleportation array discs of this level couldn¡¯t be found at all. If they wanted to buy it, they could only go to the state of Yu and other large states. Previously, they were very troubled. The distance between Mount Mystic Tai and the Level 3 water vein was quite far. It would take a lot of time traveling back and forth through flying. But it was solved now. With the teleportation array discs that Jiang Chengxuan brought back, this problem could be perfectly resolved. Most importantly, if anything unexpected happened at the Level 3 water vein, they would be able to provide immediate support. At the thought of this, everyone couldn¡¯t help but look at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan again. After all, they had heard clearly just now that this short- and medium-distance teleportation array was only one of the gains of Jiang Chengxuan brought back from the state of Yu. In other words, there should be other items. As if reading everyone¡¯s thoughts, Jiang Chengxuan smiled. Then, he took out a batch of jade slips from his body. ¡°Take a look. These jade slips record relatively complete cultivation techniques from Level 1 to Level 4 as well as a small number of Level 5. It will be of great help to enrich the Jiang family¡¯s Sutra Depository and strengthen the Jiang family¡¯s foundation. You can choose one or two jade slips that are suitable for you to study and comprehend. After that, classify them and put them into the Jiang family¡¯s Scripture Depository.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Jiang Renyi and the others were already stunned, especially about the fact that there were some Level 5 cultivation inheritances. One had to know that Level 5 was equivalent to Nascent Soul Realm. In the entire Cangnan Region, there were probably not many inheritances of this level. At this moment, Jiang Renyi and the others immediately realized how valuable those jade slips were. It was not an exaggeration to say that once the news of these jade slips, especially the three Level 5 jade slips, was spread, it would definitely attract the covetous eyes of all forces. Even Nascent Soul Perfected Lords would be tempted. Thinking of this, the expressions of Jiang Renyi and the others present became very serious. At this moment, there was only one thought in their minds. That was, the news about the three Level 5 inheritances could not be spread no matter what.. Chapter 396 - Chapter 396: Taking the Initiative to Attack (2) Chapter 396: Taking the Initiative to Attack (2) Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan took out another jade slip from his body and showed it to everyone. -Here, this is the inheritance jade slip related to the mechanical beasts that you asked for previously. According to the content, if you¡¯re interested, you can study it yourself. If you don¡¯t want to waste that time, you can choose some disciples with talent in this aspect to let them learn. I only have one request. As the Jiang family expands, we will have more people. I don¡¯t want to hear the news of someone being bullied in our territory. ¡°Yes!¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, everyone present, be it the three brothers or their children, Jiang Yuncheng and Jiang Yunrou, answered with a serious expression. ¡°One last thing¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan extended a finger and looked at everyone present. ¡°In five years, I plan to gather the Jiang family, Shen family, You family, and the other Violet Palace families and sects under my jurisdiction to launch an attack on Mount Ether. Do you have anything to say?¡± ¡°Mount Ether?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Jiang Renyi, Jiang Yuncheng, Jiang Anran, and the others could not help but be shocked. They knew very well that the Mount Ether that Jiang Chengxuan was talking about was a demon beast lair outside Liang Nation. Among the inhabitants was the Barbarian Goshawk Clan. It was said that there were three Level 4 Demon Kings in this clan. Moreover, they had a close relationship with the other demon beast clans around them. Once they attacked Mount Ether and a Golden Core battle broke out, the other demon beasts in the surrounding area would definitely not sit back and do nothing. If they were not careful, they might be besieged. Most importantly, with their current strength, even if they took down Mount Ether, it would be very difficult for them to guard that place. Unless Jiang Chengxuan or Shen Ruyan went there to guard it. Jiang Chengxuan also answered everyone¡¯s questions. Firstly, it was about the possible reinforcements from the other demon beast clans around Mount Ether. There was no need to worry about this at all. This was because the Jiang family would not fight this battle alone. He would ask the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and the Heavenly Yue Sect to join. Secondly, about the guarding of Mount Ether¡­ There was also no need to worry about this. If nothing unexpected happened, a third Golden Core would appear by the time they attacked. At that time, with a Level 4 mountain protecting array and a Golden Core, it would not be too much of a problem to guard Mount Ether. Jiang Renyi and the others present could not help but feel confused about the third Golden Core that Jiang Chengxuan mentioned. But soon, they seemed to have thought of something and were immediately shocked. Could that person be¡­? With this thought in mind, everyone no longer had any problems with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s suggestion. They immediately bowed and replied, ¡°Yes.¡± A few days later. In Mount Hyan where the Shen family was. Jiang Chengxuan placed a jade bottle containing Core Formation Pill in front of Fifth Granduncle Shen Yuanlong. At first, Shen Yuanlong was a little curious. He did not know what was in the jade bottle. However, when he picked up the jade bottle and opened it, his expression changed drastically when he saw the content. He quickly closed the lid of the jade bottle and looked at Jiang Chengxuan in shock. ¡°Chengxuan, what are you doing? You¡¯d better take this back quickly. I can¡¯t accept it!¡± With that, he was about to return the jade bottle to Jiang Chengxuan when Jiang Chengxuan stopped him. He smiled and said to Shen Yuanlong, ¡°Fifth Granduncle, you have already reached the end of the Violet Palace Realm. In our Jiang and Shen families, only you are most suitable to consume this pill.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Shen Yuanlong smiled bitterly. ¡°Chengxuan, it¡¯s not like you don¡¯t know my situation. In my current state, even if I really consume this pill, the probability of successfully condensing the core will not exceed 20%. The greater possibility is condensing a False Core. At this point, Shen Yuanlong paused and continued, ¡°Instead of wasting such a precious pill on me, why don¡¯t you wait a little longer. Wait and see if there is anyone in the Jiang family who can take this pill in a few years. Or, you and Ruyan can use it to exchange for some spiritual items that you need. That¡¯ll be better.¡± Shen Yuanlong¡¯s words were sincere. He had no intention of being greedy. This also touched Jiang Chengxuan. However, he was still very determined and pushed the jade bottle to Shen Yuanlong. ¡°Fifth Granduncle, stop refusing. Since I¡¯ve already given you this pill, I won¡¯t take it back. Moreover, if one Core Formation Pill is not enough, you can have another one.¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan took out a jade bottle from his body again. Inside was another Core Formation Pill. Shen Yuanlong never expected Jiang Chengxuan to be willing to waste such a precious pill on an old man like him. Moreover, there were two. At this moment, how could he not be touched? Seeing that Jiang Chengxuan was really determined, Shen Yuanlong pondered for a while and finally stopped refusing. He looked at Jiang Chengxuan and said with an unusually serious expression, ¡°Chengxuan, in that case, I¡¯ll take it, but I will not forget this favor. I promise you that I will definitely do my best to break through. I will definitely not waste your and Ruyan¡¯s good intentions. A smile finally appeared on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face. Then, he took out two defensive Dharma treasures from his body. One was false Level 4, and the other was low-grade Level 4- With these two treasures, there was no need to worry too much about Shen Yuanlong¡¯s Golden Core Lightning Tribulation. After all, it was impossible for him to condense a supreme-grade or even divine-grade Golden Core like him and Shen Ruyan. in his opinion, it would be considered lucky if Shen Yuanlong could condense a Golden Core above the fourth-grade. On Shen Yuanlong¡¯s side. Since he had already taken two Core Formation Pills, he naturally did not mind taking two more Dharma treasures. Right now, the only thing he wanted to do was to repay the two of them after he formed his Gold Core. Even if he had to work like an ox or a horse, he would not complain. After leaving Mount Hyan, Jiang Chengxuan did not return to Mount Mystic Tai. Instead, he and Shen Ruyan went to the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and the Heavenly Yue Sect to discuss the matter of attacking Mount Ether. Jiang Chengxuan was in charge of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. When he arrived at the Jade Water Sword Pavilion, the person receiving him was still his old friend, Hua Mengyou. After not seeing her for decades, Jiang Chengxuan realized that Hua Mengyou had also made a major breakthrough and she had already reached the False Core Realm. In the future, if she could obtain a Core Formation Pill or Core Condensing Pill, with her aptitude, it should not be difficult for her to successfully condense a Golden Core. Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but smile and cup his fists at Hua Mengyou. ¡°Fellow Daoist Hua, congratulations, not only are you still as elegant as before, but your cultivation has also advanced greatly. It seems that it won¡¯t be long before you succeed in forming the Golden Core.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Hua Mengyou shook her head. -Fellow Daoist Jiang, you flatter me. I was just lucky and managed to condense a False Core. I don¡¯t know how long it will take to condense a Golden Core.¡± ¡°Hehe, I believe I won¡¯t be long.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled meaningfully. ¡°Perhaps in a few years, Fellow Daoist Hua, you will have this opportunity.¡± Hua Mengyou¡¯s heart skipped a beat when she suddenly heard that. She seemed to have understood something from his words. However, before she could ask, Jiang Chengxuan changed the topic. ¡°By the way, is Pavilion Master Hou here? I came here this time because I have something important to discuss with him.¡± Seeing that Jiang Chengxuan had changed the topic, although Hua Mengyou still wanted to ask, she knew it was not appropriate. She nodded and said, ¡°Senior Brother Hou just came out of seclusion the day before yesterday. I¡¯ll bring you there now.¡± ¡°Alright, thank you, Fellow Daoist Hua.¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan headed towards Hou Dongbai under Hua Mengyou¡¯s lead.. Chapter 397 - Chapter 397: High-Grade Spiritual Stone, Shen Yuanlong Chapter 397: High-Grade Spiritual Stone, Shen Yuanlong Forming the Golden Core Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations When Hua Mengyou brought Jiang Chengxuan to where Hou Dongbai was, Hou Dongbai was talking to a few Violet Palace elders. When he saw Jiang Chengxuan coming over, he quickly ended the conversation. After the Violet Palace elders left, Hou Dongbai smiled and turned to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, it¡¯s been decades since we last met, right? I wonder what brought you here this time.¡± Hearing Hou Dongbai¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t keep him in suspense. Instead, he smiled and nodded. ¡°We have indeed not seen each other for decades. To be honest, the reason why I came to you this time is to ask your pavilion for a favor.¡± ¡°Yes?¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words stunned Hou Dongbai. Then, he said thoughtfully, ¡°For a Golden Core Ancestor like you to ask for help, it shouldn¡¯t be a simple matter, right? Tell me, what exactly is it?¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and said, ¡°I want to ask your pavilion to help me restrain the few demon kings near Mount Ether.¡± ¡°Huh¡­ ?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Hou Dongbai¡¯s expression immediately turned solemn. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, are you trying to¡­?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded and said, ¡°I plan to attack Mount Ether. If possible, I want to get rid of the three demon kings on Mount Ether.¡± These words made Hou Dongbai¡¯s expression turn even more solemn. He looked at Jiang Chengxuan and said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, do you know how risky it is for you to do this?¡± ¡°That¡¯s why I came to ask you to help restrain the surrounding demon kings.¡± At this point, Jiang Chengxuan stopped hiding. He continued, ¡°To be honest, my wife has already gone to the Heavenly Yue Sect. If there are no accidents, the Heavenly Yue Sect should have already agreed to our request.¡± ¡°You even asked the Heavenly Yue Sect?¡± Hou Dongbai was surprised. He thought about it carefully and said in a deep voice, ¡°I can help you restrain the surrounding demon kings, but even though we¡¯re friends, your Jiang family still has to give us the remuneration you deserve. Also, I want to know why you wanted to do this. And most importantly, how confident is your Jiang family in this operation?¡± Jiang Chengxuan answered all of Hou Dongbai¡¯s questions. Firstly, the reason why they wanted to attack Mount Ether was that the Jiang family needed a Level 4 spiritual vein. In Liang Nation and the surroundings, they couldn¡¯t find a Level 4 spiritual vein more suitable than the one in Mount Ether. As for how confident the Jiang family was in attacking Mount Ether¡­ In Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s opinion, as long as the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and the Heavenly Yue Sect could help them successfully restrain the surrounding demon kings, the success rate was 100%. However, Jiang Chengxuan only said that he was about 70 to 80% confident, just to not appear arrogant. In fact. This confidence was already very high. Hou Dongbai didn¡¯t even believe it. Although Jiang Chengxuan had killed a fourth level Golden Core cultivator back then, that was only done with the cooperation of others. At least in Hou Dongbai¡¯s opinion, it was impossible for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to kill the three Level 4 Barbarian Goshawks on Mount Ether at the same time. However, Jiang Chengxuan did not elaborate, so Hou Dongbai did not ask further. After all, he believed that as Golden Cores, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan would not be so stupid as to risk their lives and the safety of their entire family. Lastly, it was about the remuneration. Jiang Chengxuan promised that after killing the three Level 4 Barbarian Goshawks, he would use the demon cores in their bodies to refine Core Formation Pill. At that time, he would give them one pill. Hou Dongbai was shocked again by what Jiang Chengxuan said. As everyone knew, the demon core in the body of a Level 4 demon king could be used to refine Core Formation Pills. However, the difficulty of refining this pill was very high. It was impossible for ordinary Level 4 alchemists to successfully refine it. Only high-grade Level 4 alchemists had a higher chance of successfully refining this pill. As far as Hou Dongbai knew, no alchemist in the five nations of the Cangnan Region had reached the high-grade Level 4. Now that Jiang Chengxuan said so, could it be that he and his wife were actually high-grade Level 4 alchemists? As if reading Hou Dongbai¡¯s mind, Jiang Chengxuan decided to be honest. ¡°Pavilion Master Hou, to be honest, my current alchemy has already reached Level 4. However, compared to my wife, it¡¯s still not good enough. Her alchemy has already reached the peak of Level 4.¡± As a matter of fact, Shen Ruyan¡¯s alchemy could easily reach Level 5. However, there was no need to reveal this. The peak of Level 4 alchemy had already exceeded Hou Dongbai¡¯s expectation. It took him a long time to react. He said with a bitter smile, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, you and your wife never ceased to surprise us..¡± Chapter 398 - Chapter 398: High-Grade Spiritual Stone, Shen Yuanlong Chapter 398: High-Grade Spiritual Stone, Shen Yuanlong Forming the Golden Core (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°If we knew that you were so good at alchemy, we wouldn¡¯t have sent people to the state of Yu and the state of Gang.¡± Obviously, in the past, if they wanted pills above Level 4, they had to go to the state of Yu or Gang to get it. Furthermore, the people who could travel such a long distance could not be ordinary cultivators. They had to be Golden Core cultivators. In that case, it would undoubtedly waste a lot of time going back and forth. It was not worth it, but they had no choice. If Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s alchemy was really as high as Jiang Chengxuan said, they wouldn¡¯t need to travel so far in the future when they needed pills like the Core Formation Pill. Thinking of this, Hou Dongbai immediately nodded at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°I can agree to your request. However, I still have to discuss it with my senior brothers before giving you an accurate answer.¡± Actually. Hou Dongbai¡¯s words basically meant that this matter was already decided. The reason why he did not give a definite answer was probably because he wanted to tell the other Golden Core elders first to avoid giving them the impression that he was arbitrary. Jiang Chengxuan expressed his understanding. Before long, Hou Dongbai returned with an affirmiative answer for Jiang Chengxuan. Next, the two of them discussed in relative detail what might happen. After a long time, Jiang Chengxuan left the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. When he returned to the Xuanming Peak, he realized that Shen Ruyan had returned before him. ¡°How is it? Husband, is everything going well?¡± Seeing that Jiang Chengxuan was back, Shen Ruyan asked with a smile. Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded. ¡°Yes, everything went quite smoothly. ¡°By the way, how are things on your side? From the looks of it, there shouldn¡¯t be any problems, right?¡± ¡°It went without a hitch.¡± Shen Ruyan smiled. ¡°The Heavenly Yue Sect has already agreed to our request¡­¡± Then, the couple chatted, After a while. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Now, we just have to give Fifth Granduncle enough time and wait. If it¡¯s fast, it¡¯ll take half a year. If it¡¯s slow, it¡¯ll take three years. There should be a result soon. Let¡¯s hope everything goes well for him.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Shen Ruyan¡¯s expression turned solemn. She looked in the direction of Mount Hyan and nodded slightly. ¡°Let¡¯s hope that Fifth Granduncle will succeed.¡± Just as the couple was talking to each other, Shen Yuanlong, who was far away in Mount Hyan, had already arranged everything in the family. Then, he entered his cave abode and began to enter seclusion. This seclusion lasted for more than two years. On this day. Shen Daoming, Shen Baifei, Shen Rushuang, Xu Qian, and the four Violet Palace cultivators of the Shen family were discussing something in the meeting hall. At this moment, they suddenly felt the spiritual Qi in the entire Mount Hyan begin to fluctuate rapidly, and it quickly headed towards the cave abode where Shen Yuanlong was in seclusion. This made them immediately realize something, and they could not help but reveal excited expressions. Soon, the four of them arrived not far from Shen Yuanlong¡¯s cave abode. Looking at the surging spiritual Qi, Shen Daoming and the other three could not help but be shocked. Is this the commotion when a cultivator breaks through to the Golden Core? Compared to breaking through to the Violet Palace, the commotion is countless times greater. BOOM! Suddenly, a huge pillar of spiritual Qi fell, rushing into the cave abode where Shen Yuanlong was. A spiritual pressure that was completely different from the Violet Palace instantly spread out from Shen Yuanlong¡¯s cave abode, forcing back Shen Daoming and the others not far away. One day, two days, five days¡­ Five days passed. In Shen Yuanlong¡¯s cave abode, the spiritual pressure became stronger and stronger. However, it was at this moment that the amount of spiritual Qi gathered around suddenly began to decrease. This made the expressions of Shen Daoming and the others, who were guarding further away, immediately change. ¡°Not good! Our current spiritual vein is only at Level 3. I¡¯m afraid it can¡¯t power Granduncle with enough spiritual Qi to break through to the Golden Core Realm!¡±¡± ¡°So what do we do now?¡± Shen Daoming and the others revealed anxious and uneasy expressions. If Shen Yuanlong failed to break through to the Golden Core because there was simply not enough spiritual Qi, that would be a pity.. Fortunately, two figures suddenly appeared in front of them. It was Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan who had sensed the commotion and rushed over. ¡°Chengxuan, Ruyan.¡± Seeing the two of them, Shen Daoming and the others involuntarily heaved a sigh of relief. Shen Daoming went forward and said to the two of them anxiously, ¡°Look, Granduncle is in a critical moment. What should we do?¡± ¡°Brother, don¡¯t worry.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan gave Shen Daoming a reassuring look. Then, Shen Ruyan took out hundreds of shining spiritual stones from her body. This spiritual stone was completely different from the spiritual stones they usually used. Not only was its entire body flickering with spiritual light, but just the spiritual Qi emitted from its surface made the Dharmic power in the bodies of Shen Daoming and the other Violet Palace cultivators show signs of circulating on their own, wanting to absorb the spiritual Qi contained in the spiritual stones. ¡°Ruyan, these are¡­?¡± Shen Daoming and the others were a little surprised. Shen Ruyan smiled and said, ¡°Brother, these spiritual stones are high-grade spiritual stones. With these, the spiritual Qi that Fifth Granduncle needs to form his Golden Core will definitely be enough.¡± ¡°High-grade spiritual stones?¡± Although they had already guessed it, they were still shocked when they heard it from Shen Ruyan. As everyone knew, the grades of spiritual stones were divided into four: low, mid, high, and top. Most of the spiritual stones people used daily were low-grade spiritual stones. Only when using special things like teleportation arrays, Mountain-protecting Arrays, and treasure ships above Level 3 would they need to use mid-grade spiritual stones. As for high-grade spiritual stones¡­ To be honest, this was the first time they had seen it. After all, strictly speaking, such spiritual stones were exclusively possessed by Nascent Soul Perfected Lords. It was also a currency used by Nascent Soul Perfected Lords. After all, after reaching the Nascent Soul realm, the purity of the spiritual Qi in low-grade spiritual stones and mid-grade spiritual stones was no longer enough to support their cultivation. Only spiritual stones above high-grade could be absorbed and used by them. The top spiritual stones Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan took out came from the ruins they explored previously. As for top-grade spiritual stones that were even more precious, they were even rarer, only circulating among Soul Formation Heavenly Lords. It rarely appeared in the world. At this moment. After Shen Ruyan took out the high-grade spiritual stones, she immediately used them to set up a spirit gathering barrier around Shen Yuanlong¡¯s cave abode. In an instant, the spiritual Qi that had already thinned around the cave abode became dense again. Moreover, this time, the purity of the spiritual Qi was more than ten times better than before. Buzz! Instantly, a large amount of spiritual Qi surged into Shen Yuanlong¡¯s cave abode. As time passed, the aura spread out of Shen Yuanlong¡¯s cave abode became more and more condensed. Half a month later. The sky above everyone¡¯s heads suddenly darkened. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. Just like how they had guessed. A figure quickly flew out of Shen Yuanlong¡¯s cave abode, heading straight out of Mount Hyan in the blink of an eye. Who else could this figure be but Shen Yuanlong, who had already successfully formed his Gold Core? Chapter 399 - Chapter 399: Jiang Dongbai Chapter 399: Jiang Dongbai Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately brought Shen Daoming and the others to follow Shen Yuanlong. When Shen Yuanlong arrived at an uninhabited mountain, the dark clouds in the sky were already rolling. Streaks of silver lightning flickered in it. Finally. A loud bang suddenly came from the clouds. Immediately after, a dazzling bolt of lightning suddenly struck towards Shen Yuanlong¡¯s head. Seeing this, Shen Daoming and the others in the distance were so nervous that their faces lost color. They knew that if it were them, they wouldn¡¯t be able to withstand this tribulation lightning. Clang¡ª However, Shen Yuanlong, who was under the tribulation cloud, took out his intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Cosmic Void Sword. With just one strike, he shattered the first bolt of tribulation lightning. This made Shen Daoming and the others, who were watching everything, secretly heave a sigh of relief. However, they still turned to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Shen Rushuang asked, ¡°Chengxuan, Ruyan, Granduncle should be fine, right?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Since Fifth Granduncle chose to transcend the tribulation at this time, it means that he is well-prepared.¡± Shen Ruyan spoke slowly. ¡°Moreover, Fifth Granduncle has the protective treasure we gave him. It shouldn¡¯t be a problem for him to survive this Heavenly Tribulation.¡± Hearing Shen Ruyan¡¯s words, Shen Rushuang, Shen Daoming, and the others finally felt relieved. As long as Shen Yuanlong could successfully transcend the Heavenly Tribulation this time, the Shen family would become a Golden Core family. This was the first time in the history of the Shen family. For a moment, Shen Daoming and the others could not help but look forward to it. Rumble! At this moment, the tribulation lightning in the sky descended again. Fortunately, the power of the second and third lightning bolts was relatively weaker compared to the first. They were all easily blocked by Shen Yuanlong. The remaining four, five, and six tribulation lightning. Although their power had increased, Shen Yuanlong still managed to survive it with the help of several Level 3 Dharma treasures. Until the seventh and eighth tribulation lightning did Shen Yuanlong sense a strong threat. He had no choice but to use the false Level 4 defensive Dharma treasure that Jiang Chengxuan gave him that day. Accompanied by dazzling lightning. When he passed the seventh and eighth tribulation lightning, the false Level 4 defensive Dharma treasure shattered into scattering light spots. At that moment, the Dharmic power in his body was already severely depleted. Therefore, he immediately took out a pill to replenish his Dharmic power and consumed it. Soon, his body was replenished with surging Dharmic power. At the same time. Another rumble sounded in the sky. Then, a bolt of lightning that was much stronger than the previous eight tribulation lightning. This made Shen Yuanlong¡¯s heart skip a beat. He knew that it was probably impossible for him to survive the last tribulation lightning with his own methods. At the thought of this, he no longer hesitated and immediately took out the Level 4 Dharma treasure that Jiang Chengxuan had given him that day. Although this Level 4 Dharma treasure was not yet fully refined, using it to block the last tribulation lightning shouldn¡¯t be a problem. With a loud collision, the spiritual light on the surface of the Level 4 Dharma treasure suddenly dimmed. Then, it slowly returned to Shen Yuanlong¡¯s hand. However, at the same time, he successfully blocked the last tribulation lightning in the sky. As the tribulation clouds dissipated, the sky cleared up. Then, a gust of pure spiritual Qi gushed down into Shen Yuanlong¡¯s body. This was the gift from the world to all those who had transcended the Heavenly Tribulation. With this pure spiritual Qi, Shen Yuanlong¡¯s injuries quickly began to recover. It did not take long for him to recover to his peak state. ¡°Congratulations, Fifth Granduncle, for successfully advancing to the Golden Core realm.¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and the others, who had been guarding far away, immediately came up to Shen Yuanlong. They smiled and congratulated Shen Yuanlong. ¡°Hahaha!¡± After reaching the Golden Core, Shen Yuanlong was clearly in a good mood. He laughed heartily. After a while. Only then did he look at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. With an abnormally solemn expression, he bowed to them and said, ¡°Chengxuan, Ruyan, it¡¯s all thanks to the two of you that I was able to condense my Golden Core this time. If not for you, I would have died more than a hundred years ago, let alone condense a Golden Core.¡± Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan quickly helped him up. Jiang Chengxuan smiled and shook his head. ¡°Fifth Granduncle, don¡¯t say that. If it weren¡¯t for you, Ruyan and I wouldn¡¯t be where we are today. In short, we did what we thought was the right thing to do.¡± Shen Yuanlong was not the kind of person who liked to be overly sentimental. When he heard Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, he nodded solemnly.. Chapter 400 - Chapter 400: Jiang Dongbai (2) Chapter 400: Jiang Dongbai (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At that moment, he said, ¡°By the way, Chengxuan, Ruyan, when do you plan to launch an attack on Mount Ether? The Shen family will cooperate to the best of our abilities. Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded. ¡°There¡¯s no hurry. Fifth Granduncle, take the time to stabilize your realm first. ¡°If nothing goes wrong, well set off for Mount Ether in three years.¡± After that, the few of them chatted for a while. When it was about time, they returned to Mount Hyan. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan stayed at Mount Hyan for a few days and gave Shen Daoming and the others some pointers on their cultivation. Then, the couple returned to the Jiang family. As soon as they returned to the Jiang family, the family head, Jiang Renyi, told Jiang Chengxuan a piece of news. They reported that there was someone called Jiang Dongbai who could already refine Level 2 mechanical beasts. His talent in refining mechanical beasts could be said to be very outstanding. While the other descendants of the Jiang family were still studying low-grade Level 1 mechanical beasts, he had already successfully refined a mid-grade Level 1 mechanical beast. When the other disciples of the Jiang family mastered the refinement of low-grade Level 1 mechanical beasts, he had already successfully refined a high-grade Level 1 mechanical beast. Now, he had made progress again and successfully refined a Level 2 mechanical beast not long ago. This immediately attracted the attention of few Foundation Establishment deacons in charge of this matter regarding the mechanical beasts. In the end, they informed Jiang Renyi. However, compared to his talent in refining mechanical beasts, Jiang Dongbai¡¯s cultivation aptitude seemed ordinary. It was even a little poor. He was already in his fifties, but his cultivation was only at the sixth level of Qi Refinement. Moreover, his spiritual root was a poor four-element false spiritual root. It was not exaggerating at all to say that if there were no special circumstances in his life, it was impossible for him to reach the Foundation Establishment. Upon hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately said to Jiang Renyi, ¡°Since that Jiang Dongbai has such outstanding talent in refining mechanical beasts, we must nurture him well. Similarly, if there are similar talents in the future, we must give them special attention. Tell people that if they don¡¯t have enough talent in cultivation but exhibit outstanding talent in other aspects, our Jiang family will still nurture them. In short, we can¡¯t let those who are talented be buried. Do you understand what I mean?¡± ¡°I understand, Granduncle.¡± Jiang Renyi immediately nodded. ¡°Since Jiang Dongbai has such outstanding talent in refining mechanical beasts, we can consider raising his cultivation to the Foundation Establishment first. Don¡¯t be stingy with resources. For disciples with special talents, we have to nurture them well. Otherwise, the one who will lose in the end will be us. It will also greatly disappoint and discourage the others.¡± ¡°Yes, Granduncle!¡± Jiang Renyi immediately accepted the order. After a while. In a remote courtyard in the Jiang family. An ordinary-looking middle-aged man with a medium build was carefully assembling the parts of a mechanical beast. After a while. He stopped what he was doing. Looking at the mechanical beast that he had assembled, a satisfied smile appeared on his face. At this moment, a woman in her forties came to his side with some food. ¡°Husband, I made you some of your favorite food. Sit down and rest first. You¡¯ve been busy for many days.¡± Hearing the woman¡¯s words, the middle-aged man nodded with a smile. He took the food from the woman and said, ¡°Thank you.¡± Then, he sat down on the messy ground. The woman also sat down beside her husband. As she handed the water to her husband, she asked, ¡°By the way, husband, you said last time that the mechanical beast you refined has already been reported by Deacon Dongming to the higher-ups. Is there still no news?¡± When he heard his wife¡¯s words, Jiang Dongbai was in thought for a while, then he looked a little down. A long time had passed since it was reported. Logically speaking, there should be news. But now, he hadn¡¯t received a response from the higher-up. Could it be that the Jiang family did not care much about craftsmen like him? If that was the case¡­ Seeing that her husband¡¯s expression was getting dejected after hearing the question, the woman hurriedly comforted him. ¡°Husband, perhaps the deacons are delayed by something and have yet to report it. Anyway, we¡¯re not in a hurry. Let¡¯s wait and see. Hearing this, Jiang Dongbai was about to speak when a group of people suddenly walked in from outside their courtyard. One of them was Deacon Dongming, whom they had just mentioned. However, at this moment, he was following behind an extraordinary middle-aged man. Including the others, they all followed behind the middle-aged man. This made Jiang Dongbai and his wife, who had never seen such a scene, nervous. They quickly stood up from the ground and were about to bow. The middle-aged man in the lead smiled and waved at him. A gentle Dharmic power landed on him and his wife. They immediately felt like they had been fixed to a pile, unable to bend their body no matter how they tried. Then, the middle-aged man¡¯s voice sounded. ¡°You¡¯re Jiang Dongbai, right? There¡¯s no need for the formalities. Jiang Dongming, the deacon, said, ¡°Dongbai, this is the head of our Jiang family. He specially came to reward you.¡± ¡°Family¡­ Family Head?¡± At this moment, Jiang Dongbai and his wife felt their minds buzz. They couldn¡¯t even think straight. They never expected that the family head would come in person for this matter. Moreover, from what Deacon Dongming said, the family head was here to reward him. If he had not seen and heard this with his own eyes, Jiang Dongbai would not have believed it. As a result, he did not hear what Jiang Renyi said to him at all, and that long list of cultivation spiritual items rewarded to him were all unfamiliar to him. Only the words ¡°Foundation Establishment Pill¡± at the end finally pulled him to his senses. ¡°Family¡­ Family Head, are you¡­ rewarding me with a Foundation Establishment Pill?¡± Jiang Dongbai¡¯s voice was a little dry. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Jiang Renyi understood Jiang Dongbai¡¯s state of mind very well. Seeing this, he smiled gently and said again, ¡ö¡¯To be precise, the family wants to nurture you to become a Foundation Establishment cultivator. If you can refine better mechanical beasts in the future, even your wife and children will benefit from it.¡± ¡°Really?¡± At this moment, Jiang Dongbai felt like he was dreaming. However, this dream was too real. It was so real that he could feel his heart jumping out of his throat. His eyes were red from the tears, and his heart was pounding. Tears instantly covered his face as he slowly knelt on the ground in front of everyone. He kept thanking Jiang Renyi and the family. For him, someone at the bottom of the hierarchy, he knew best how difficult it was to receive special nurturing from the family. Jiang Renyi and the others were also slightly touched. They looked at Jiang Dongbai and seemed to have thought of many things. After a while. When Jiang Dongbai¡¯s emotions were stable, Jiang Renyi said softly, ¡°Dongbai, if you really want to thank someone, then thank the ancestor. He was the one who gave the order. Also, from today onwards, you and your family don¡¯t have to continue living here. Someone will bring you to a better place to live.¡± With that, Jiang Renyi led the group out of the courtyard, leaving Jiang Dongbai and his wife standing there for a long time in a daze. Chapter 401 - Chapter 401: Attacking Mount Ether and Killing the Chapter 401: Attacking Mount Ether and Killing the Goshawk King Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Three years later. Mount Mystic Tai. Rows of treasure ships stood in the air. On these treasure ships stood the cultivators who were going to Mount Ether. Among them were the cultivators of the Shen and Jiang families, as well as affiliated families under the Jiang family such as the You family. The number totalled thousands. At that moment, three figures with imposing auras landed on the treasure ship in the lead. It was Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan and Shen Yuanlong. Looking at the neatly arranged army of cultivators, Jiang Chengxuan could not help but nod in satisfaction. Then, he gave the order to set off for Mount Ether. This huge commotion on the Jiang family¡¯s side alarmed the three Level 4 Barbarian Goshawks of Mount Ether, They were furious. Clearly, they did not expect human cultivators to have the guts to take the initiative to attack the demon beasts. However, they didn¡¯t take it lightly. They immediately sent a message to the other demon kings around Mount Ether, hoping that they could come and help. They also promised that if they could kill the Jiang family¡¯s Golden Core ancestors, they could let them have their flesh and Golden Cores. Although there were many conflicts between the demon beast clans, However, in the face of common enemies, the demon beasts would not stand by and do nothing. However, what made the three Level 4 Barbarian Goshawks¡¯ hearts sink was that after they sent the message, they did not receive a reply from any of the demon kings. This abnormality made them feel uneasy. At this moment, the Jiang family¡¯s treasure ships had already appeared several kilometers away from Mount Ether. Seeing this, a ferocious glint appeared in the eyes of the three Level 4 Barbarian Goshawks. The eldest Barbarian Goshawk shouted coldly. ¡°How dare you humans! To invade the territory of the demon beasts, you are courting death!¡± ¡°You¡¯ll know in a while if I¡¯m courting death or not?¡± Jiang Chengxuan sneered. Without another word, he immediately began to order the cultivators to attack the protective array on Mount Ether. That¡¯s right, Mount Ether was also protected by a mountain protecting array. Although the demon beasts¡¯s craftsmanship paled in comparison to human cultivators. However, there was also a small number of demon beasts who were proficient in alchemy and arrays. For example, the three Barbarian Goshawks. However, even if they were relatively good at this, it was unrealistic for them to set up a Level 4 protective array on Mount Ether like the human array masters. The main reason why Mount Ether had this Level 4 protective array was because this place was originally the base of a Golden Core Sect of the human race. It was called the Infinity Sect. In the beginning, this area was even Liang Nation¡¯s territory. Later on, under the bombardment of the demon beast riots, the Infinity Sect was destroyed and occupied by the demon beast. Things in the Infinity Sect such as the Level 4 protective array naturally became the spoils of war for the demon beasts. Now, the entire area of Mount Ether had become the lair of the Barbarian Goshawk Clan. What Jiang Chengxuan wanted to do now was to take back this territory for the humans. Of course. Another and most important reason was that the Jiang family wanted this Level 4 spiritual vein. After all, the entire cultivation world of Liang Nation was only so big. There were only a few Level 4 spiritual veins. Currently, the Jiang family only had two Golden Core cultivators, Shen Ruyan and him. Including Shen Yuanlong, there were a total of three Golden Core cultivators. The Level 4 spiritual vein on Mount Mystic Tai could still barely support their cultivation for the time being. However, when the number of Golden Core cultivators in the Jiang family increased, Or, when he and Shen Ruyan reached a certain level, a Level 4 spiritual vein would definitely not be enough. Therefore, no matter what, it was imperative to seize this Level 4 spiritual vein on Mount Ether. Boom, boom, boom! In the sky, dazzling spell lights, Dharma artifacts, and Dharma treasures hit the protective array on Mount Ether. Immediately, an earth-shattering bang sounded. This made the three Level 4 Barbarian Goshawks in the array furious. When had the Barbarian Goshawk Clan ever been bullied like this? Moreover, the ones who bullied them were the humans they looked down on the most. Without hesitation, the three Level 4 Barbarian Goshawks ordered the other goshawks to fight back. As for themselves, they targeted Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Shen Yuanlong. The eldest goshawk, the Primordial Goshawk, the second eldest, the Heavenly Goshawk, and the youngest, the Ethereal Goshawk, immediately rushed towards Jiang Chengxuan and the others. Jiang Chengxuan faced the eldest, the Primordial Goshawk, and Shen Ruyan faced the second, the Heavenly Goshawk. As for Shen Yuanlong, he was facing the Ethereal Goshawk. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan reminded him in advance that there was no need for him to fight the demon beast head-on. He only needed to hold it back.. Chapter 402 - Chapter 402: Attacking Mount Ether and Killing the Chapter 402: Attacking Mount Ether and Killing the Goshawk King (2) Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations Clang! Clang! Clang! In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Golden Void Sword clashed dozens of times with the sharp claws of the Primordial Goshawk. Blinding sparks flew out and the aftershock shattered the trees and rocks in the surrounding area. After exchanging dozens of moves, none of them showed signs of being injured. This made the Primordial Goshawk increasingly shocked and incredulous. It had to be known that the Primordial Goshawk had already reached high-grade Level 4. In other words, it was between the eighth and ninth level of the Golden Core Realm. With such an enormous difference in cultivation and strength, it was actually unable to take down Jiang Chengxuan. What is going on? Furthermore, the Primordial Goshawk had a feeling that the human Golden Core did not seem to have used his full strength. At the thought of this, the Primordial Goshawk did not dare to continue fighting. It suddenly let out a high-pitched screech. In the next moment, its huge body suddenly turned into a shadow and was about to enter the array. However, at this moment, a five-colored light suddenly swept past its huge body. In an instant, the Primordial Goshawk was shocked to discover that its speed, stamina, energy, and demonic power had all decreased by 30%. It felt as if he had not rested after three days and three nights of battle. Irresistible exhaustion overwhelmed him. It was shocked. Just as it was about to regain its focus and speed up to return to the array as soon as possible, an extremely terrifying roar suddenly sounded beside its ear. Turning around, the Primordial Goshawk¡¯s pupils instantly shrunk to the size of needles. A golden sword light that was like a bolt of lightning slashed towards it with an incomparably terrifying killing intent! The power that was like a tsunami was not something it could withstand at all. For a moment, the Primordial Goshawk¡¯s eyes were filled with fear as it shouted. ¡°No!¡± Crack- Blood rained down. One of the Primordial Goshawk¡¯s huge wings was torn off by the lightning-like golden sword beam. The goshawk let out a scream. However, before its scream could fade away, an even more terrifying howl suddenly sounded in its ears. The Golden Void Sword turned into an afterimage and arrived in front of the goshawk at a speed that was almost impossible to capture with divine sense! A prismatic shield suddenly took form in front of the Primordial Goshawk. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Golden Void Sword stabbed into this prismatic shield, immediately creating a soul-disturbing jarring sound. The surface of the shield quickly caved in and distorted. In the end, there was a swish. A huge hole was opened up on the prismatic shield by the Golden Void Sword! Then, its might did not decrease. It chased after the Primordial Goshawk, which had already escaped a hundred meters away, and stabbed it ruthlessly. ¡°Ah!¡± In the air, the Primordial Goshawk¡¯s miserable cry sounded again. There was a pop like a needle piercing through a bubble. The sword beam flew out from the Primordial Goshawk¡¯s head. The light in the eyes of the Primordial Goshawk, who had just arrived in front of the protective array, quickly extinguished. With a thud, a huge corpse smashed into the ground, causing a small earthquake. ¡°Ah!¡± At the same time, the Heavenly Goshawk, who was fighting Shen Ruyan, was charred black. Violent bolts of lightning kept wreaking havoc on its body, causing it to lose all ability to resist. At this moment, a sword beam with five-colored light and rolling thunder descended from the sky. There was a tearing sound. The Heavenly Goshawk¡¯s huge body was instantly cut in half from head to toe by Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Lightning Immortal Slayer. Since then, two of the three Level 4 demon kings on Mount Ether were eradicated. Not far away, the Ethereal Goshawk, who was suppressing Shen Yuanlong, was stunned to see the endings of its two brothers. A panicked and uneasy expression appeared on its face. Ethereal Goshawk knew its two brothers¡¯ strength very well. They were all powerful demon kings who had reached the late-stage of Level 4. But in the end? They died in the hands of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. How could it not be terrified? At this moment, it could no longer be bothered to deal with Shen Yuanlong It spread its huge wings and immediately flew back into the protective array at the fastest speed in its life. Along the way, blood light rose from its body. It actually burned its blood essence to increase its speed. It was afraid that if it was too slow, it would follow in the footsteps of its two brothers. At this moment, it was too late for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to chase after the third goshawk. They could only watch as Ethereal Goshawk escaped into the protective array. When Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Shen Yuanlong gathered again, Shen Yuanlong immediately revealed a guilty expression and said, ¡°Sigh, it¡¯s all my fault for not being able to help you restrain that animal.¡± Jiang Chengxuan hurriedly waved his hand and said, ¡°Fifth Granduncle, don¡¯t say that. You¡¯ve already helped Ruyan and me a lot in this battle. Without you holding back Ethereal Goshawk, it would be impossible for Ruyan and I to kill the two goshawks so quickly.¡± If not for Shen Yuanlong¡¯s help, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan would not have been able to deal with those two goshawks in such a short period of time.j At that time, with the three goshawks working together, they would definitely be able to successfully escape into the array. Once the three were inside, the difficulty of breaking the protective array of Mount Ether would greatly increase. If this dragged on for too long, it was hard to say what unpredictable events would happen. Unlike now. Although the Ethereal Goshawk had escaped into the array, it couldn¡¯t pose a threat. Under their all out attack, it would probably not take long to break the protective array. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan put away the corpses of the two goshawk in front of Ethereal Goshawk. This made Ethereal Goshawk feel both fear and anger. It gritted its teeth. ¡°Damn humans, how dare you humiliate us demon beasts like this? His Majesty the Demon Emperor and the others will definitely not let you off!¡± As it spoke, it tried to send a message to the outside world again, hoping to get the help of the demon kings in the surrounding areas. However, the result of its calling for help was the same as before. A long time after the message was sent out, none of the demon kings showed up. This made the goshawk¡¯s heart sink. It knew that it was not that the demon kings in the surrounding areas did not want to help, but that they were stopped by other human Golden Cores cultivators. It seemed that the other party came well-prepared. Despair flashed across Ethereal Goshawk¡¯s eyes. As time passed, Under the attack of thousands of cultivators, the protective array on Mount Ether gradually dimmed. The Barbarian Goshawks guarding various parts of the array also died under the backlash. Ethereal Goshawk knew that if this continued, death was its only outcome. It had to think of a way to find a way to survive. Thinking about that, a vicious glint appeared in its eyes. Suddenly, it said to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who were commanding a group of cultivators to attack the Level 4 protective array on Mount Ether, ¡°Human Golden Core, you want to take my life, but I won¡¯t let you have it so easily. Aren¡¯t you here for the Level 4 spiritual vein? Do you believe that if you continue to attack, I¡¯d rather blow up this Level 4 spiritual vein than let you get it?¡± Chapter 403 - Chapter 403: Fury, Extermination Chapter 403: Fury, Extermination Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Huh ¡­ ?¡± Hearing the Ethereal Goshawk¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes narrowed. Then, a cold smile appeared on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face. ¡°You can try, but I also need to remind you that if you really dare to do that, I swear that after I break this protective array, I will slaughter every one in your clan. No matter where they are, I will track them down and kill them all.¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s tone carried a scary coldness. No one suspected Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words. As long as Ethereal Goshawk dared to destroy the Level 4 spiritual vein, the Jiang family would do everything possible to exterminate the Barbarian Goshawk Clan. This made Ethereal Goshawk, who had a fierce look in its eyes, freeze. Now, it could indeed destroy the Level 4 spiritual vein on Mount Ether. However, it also knew that if it really did it, it would definitely be punished by bad karma. It had to be known that the birth of any spiritual vein was a gift from this world to all living beings. If you destroy it, you will cause countless living beings to not be able to enjoy the heavenly gift. You will also cause damage to the foundation of this world. At that time, not to mention a mere Level 4 demon king, even the entire Barbarian Goshawk Clan would be destroyed by countless calamities. But so what? If it could not survive, what did the bad karma and the calamity of the clan have to do with it? Perhaps its big brother and second brother would consider the continuation of the entire clan, but Ethereal Goshawk was self. It only had one goal, which was to survive. Other than that, it didn¡¯t care about anything else. If Jiang Chengxuan insisted on killing it, then it would rather destroy everything as a form of revenge. At this moment, the fierce light in Ethereal Goshawk¡¯s eyes rose again. It stared at Jiang Chengxuan and said word by word, ¡°Don¡¯t even think about threatening me with the lives of my clan. I don¡¯t care about the continuation of my race. Unless you¡¯re willing to sign a blood oath with me and swear to never kill me. Otherwise, even if I have to perish with you today, I won¡¯t let you succeed!¡± These words also made Jiang Chengxuan and the others¡¯ hearts skip a beat. They really did not expect that the goshawk did not care about the life and death of its clan. This was really rare among the demon beasts that had always placed importance on the continuation of their race. In that case, there was really nothing to talk about. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other and nodded. In an instant, dozens of array flags appeared in Shen Ruyan¡¯s hand. Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª Those array flags immediately landed at a few key points of Mount Ether¡¯s protective array. Visibly, the light of the entire array immediately dimmed. The protective barrier on it seemed to be on the verge of extinguishing. This made Ethereal Goshawk¡¯s expression change drastically. It shouted, ¡°Human Golden Core, do you really want to perish with me?¡± BOOM! However, what answered it was a green and a white flame. The two flames intertwined, collided, squeezed, and twisted. In just an instant, an incomparably terrifying fluctuation rippled out. Chi! Chi! Chi! Chi! Faintly, straight black charred marks appeared in the air. When the two flames fused, the fluctuation became stronger. As soon as it approached Mount Ether¡¯s protective array, the array started shaking. It looked like it would rumble at any time. ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± Seeing this, Ethereal Goshawk finally knew that they had no intention of letting it off. While being terrified and uneasy, the look in its eyes also became mad. ¡°Since you insist on not giving me a way out, die together with me!¡± BOOM! Just as it was about to destroy the Level 4 spiritual vein on Mount Ether, the Yin and Yang Divine Flame that Jiang Chengxuan took out was already one step ahead of it and collided fiercely with the protective array. A scorching heat erupted. A greenish-white mushroom cloud that could be seen with the naked eye kept rising. In an instant, large patches of charred marks appeared in the sky. Everything that was tangible and intangible burned violently the moment they touched the green-white flame. This included the protective array on Mount Ether. Originally, With the power of a Level 4 protective array, it was not too difficult to resist Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Yin and Yang Divine Flame. However, the problem was that the protective array was no longer intact after being attacked for so many days.. Chapter 404 - Chapter 404: Fury, Extermination (2) Chapter 404: Fury, Extermination (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations In addition, Shen Ruyan had used many array-breaking flags to disrupt the supply of spiritual Qi of the spiritual vein, causing the protective array to weaken drastically for a moment. This moment was utilized well by Jiang Chengxuan. Moreover, the attack method he unleashed was the most powerful among all his attack methods. With all the factors combined, the Level 4 protective array on Mount Ether finally reached its ¡°end¡±. As the green and white flames continued to explode and burn, The light of the protective array was finally completely extinguished. Rumble! The entire Mount Ether shook violently. Ethereal Goshawk was shocked with its eyes wide open. It clearly did not expect the other party to break through the Level 4 protective array so quickly. Before it could carry out the plan, the array was destroyed. Was it really going to die here? This dreadful thought flashed through its mind before it quickly made a decision. Its originally huge body suddenly shrank, becoming the size of a sparrow in the blink of an eye. However, its speed was not slow at all. With a slight flap of its wing, it was already a thousand meters away. This speed had exceeded the speed of sound. After that, there were a few more flashes. If it was an ordinary Golden Core cultivator, they might not be able to catch up. However, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were naturally not ordinary. The former had the Golden Void Sword and the Blood Eagle Wings. Shen Ruyan was even more impressive. She was proficient in the Five Lightning Escape Technique and had the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer.. In terms of flying speed, she was even faster than Jiang Chengxuan. Therefore, in the next moment, the couple turned into two streaks of light, one green and one purple, and quickly caught up to Ethereal Goshawk, not intending to let it escape at all. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Golden Void Sword and Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Lightning Immortal Slayer immediately slashed at its body. Whoosh¡ª A huge black flag suddenly flew out of Ethereal Goshawk¡¯s mouth. Demonic Qi lingered on the flag, exuding gloominess. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes narrowed. ¡°It¡¯s a demonic Dharma treasure!¡± They really did not expect that Ethereal Goshawk had a Golden Core demonic Dharma treasure. Unfortunately, it was naive of the goshawk to think that a mere demonic Dharma treasure was enough to deal with the two of them. On the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer, the lightning that flickered with five-colored light suddenly expanded. There was a tearing sound. The black demonic Qi released by the flag immediately evaporated. Immediately after, the Golden Void Sword that Jiang Chengxuan slashed out suddenly disappeared in midair. It was not until it approached the Ethereal Goshawk¡¯s main body that the Golden Void Sword revealed a terrifying fluctuation. The sharp sword tore through Ethereal Goshawk¡¯s body and opened up a huge bloody hole. ¡°Ah!¡± Ethereal Goshawk shouted in fear. At the same time, the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer followed suit. There was a swish. The sword Qi that flickered with lightning swept past Ethereal Goshawk¡¯s neck and cut off its head. From then on, the three Level 4 demon kings on Mount Ether had all died. After putting away the demon beast¡¯s corpse, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan returned to the battlefield without hesitation. At this moment, because Mount Ether no longer had a protective array, the Barbarian Goshawks were unable to resist the attacks of the Jiang family and the other cultivators, especially when Shen Yuanlong, a Golden Core cultivator, was present. In just a moment. They completely occupied the entire mountain and controlled the Level 4 spiritual vein. It had to be said that Mount Ether was indeed a Level 4 spiritual mountain. Along the way, they saw many spiritual herbs growing on the mountain. Moreover, the concentration of spiritual Qi here seemed to be even higher than Mount Mystic Tai. Come to think of it, it made sense. The Level 4 spiritual vein on Mount Ether was formed hundreds or even thousands of years ago. On the other hand, it hadn¡¯t been long since the spiritual vein on Mount Mystic Tai was upgraded to Level 4. There was indeed a certain difference in the concentration of spiritual Qi between the two. Just as Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were scanning the entire mountain, Shen Yuanlong walked over with an ugly expression. Seeing Shen Yuanlong¡¯s expression, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were stunned. Shen Ruyan asked directly, ¡°Fifth Granduncle, did something happen?¡± ¡°Ruyan, Chengxuan, you should come with me to take a look.¡± Shen Yuanlong did not elaborate. Instead, he led the two of them to a huge cave. At this moment, many cultivators from the Jiang family and the Shen family had already gathered here. Everyone¡¯s expressions were very ugly. Some people¡¯s eyes were filled with uncontrollable anger. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. Then, they entered the cave with Shen Yuanlong. As soon as they entered the cave, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt a chill. When they looked around carefully, their pupils constricted at the sight of densely packed human bones. Other than that, there were also cans of sealed corpses. Needless to say, these sealed corpses were definitely the food for the Barbarian Goshawks. At this moment, even Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who had seen atrocities of all kinds, couldn¡¯t help but feel angry. These demons really deserved to be killed! It was no wonder that since the beginning, people had always said that the demon beast was the greatest enemy of the human race. On the battlefield, they must not show mercy. If you let a demon beast go today, it might cause thousands of humans to suffer in the future. Outside the cave, Jiang Chengxuan looked around and saw that everyone¡¯s faces were filled with anger and killing intent. His gaze gradually turned cold. He said word by word, ¡°Pass down my orders. Kill all the demon beasts on Mount Ether and within a hundred miles!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Everyone immediately accepted the order. After a while. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan found the caves of the three Level 4 Barbarian Goshawks. The two of them really found some good things inside. After all, they were Level 4 demon kings. It was naturally unlikely for there to be nothing good in the cave they lived in. Among them, the most valuable was a spiritual herb called the Nine-Petal Heavenly Lotus. This spiritual herb could be used to refine the Nine Lotus Clear Qi Pill. This pill was an excellent pill that could help Golden Core cultivators break through to the late-stage of the Golden Core. It could save them decades of bitter cultivation. In the outside world, finding such a pill was like finding a needle in a haystack. After all, any pills that could be used to break through a large bottleneck could be considered a strategic resource. Under normal circumstances, even Nascent Soul sects and families would not easily trade it off. Unless they held a grand event like the Myriad Treasure Auction or a large-scale Trade Fair. Now, as long as Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan found another spiritual herb called the Clear Spirit Lotus, they could try to refine the Nine Lotus Clear Qi Pill. ¡°Eh? What is this?¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly discovered a strange map among the treasures. What was strange was that the material of this map could escape the detection of divine senses. Only when Jiang Chengxuan activated the Heavenly Eye of Insight could he sense a faint spiritual light on this map.. Chapter 405 - Chapter 405: Silver Card, Level 4 Array Master, Uninvited Guest from afar Chapter 405: Silver Card, Level 4 Array Master, Uninvited Guest from afar Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations This puzzled him. He did not understand what kind of map would use such a material. Could it be that there was a secret hidden within? With that in mind, Jiang Chengxuan handed the map to Shen Ruyan. ¡°Ruyan, take a look. Can you see anything unusual? ¡°Also, do you know the location marked on this map?¡± Shen Ruyan took the map from Jiang Chengxuan and soon noticed something strange about it. She frowned and looked at the map in her hand carefully. After a while. She couldn¡¯t help but shake her head and say, ¡°The location marked on this map is incomplete. It¡¯s really difficult to recognize the exact location.¡± After a pause, Shen Ruyan continued, ¡°From what I can tell, what we are seeing now should only be a surface of this map. As for what is hidden inside it, we probably have to smelt it before we can find out. However, this is only my guess. If we act rashly, it¡¯s very likely that we¡¯ll damage this map and end up getting nothing.¡± ¡°Hehe, it was obtained by accident anyway. Even if it¡¯s damaged, we won¡¯t lose anything.¡± Jiang Chengxuan did not care. He took the map from Shen Ruyan again. Then, a blazing flame suddenly rose from his hand. Chi! Chi! Chi! Chi! The flames burned rapidly on the map. Gradually, the layer of matter covering the surface of the map began to melt. A moment later. Threads of silver substance began to appear in the flames. This made Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes narrow. The two of them looked at each other, but they did not do anything. Instead, they let the flames continue to burn. This burn took half a day. When the map was completely burned, a palm-sized silver card appeared in the ashes. He picked up the silver card. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately realized that the material of this card was very special. It seemed to be something foreign. However, what Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were most concerned about was not the card itself, but the complete road map marked on it. The direction this road map ultimately led to seemed to be¡­ Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other again and said in unison, ¡°The Nova Waters.¡± The Nova Waters was an extremely vast sea area in the north where countless sea demons and all kinds of birds called home. If ordinary cultivators rashly entered the waters, they would probably be killed by the sea demons in no time. In addition, there were islands of varying sizes occupied by human cultivators in the Nova Waters. The Spiritual Island of the Vast River that Guan Xinting mentioned that day was a famous super-large island in the Nova Waters. Its owner, Perfected Lord Vast River, was a Nascent Soul cultivator. Unexpectedly, the place marked on the silver card was the Nova Waters. At this moment, both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt that there was a great opportunity waiting for them at the place marked on the silver card. If they missed it, they would definitely regret it for the rest of their lives. It seemed that after this matter was over, they would have to go on another trip. Putting this matter aside for the time being, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan began to take out the materials they had prepared beforehand to set up a Level 4 Mountain-protecting Array on Mount Ether. This place was outside Liang Nation. If they wanted to defend it, they had to set up enough defenses. Therefore, the Level 4 Mountain-protecting Array that the couple was preparing to set up this time was not an ordinary Level 4 Mountain-protecting Array, but a high-grade Level 4 Mountain-protecting Array. It was called the Earth Dragon Array. With the large amount of earth element contained here, combined with the Level 4 earth-element spiritual items that the couple had prepared and a Golden Core cultivator taking charge of it, even attacked by a Nascent Soul Perfected Lord, this array could still last for quite some time. At that time, the earth Qi and earth element within a 500-kilometer radius of the array would become the best nourishment for strengthening the array. It could be said to be one of the strongest defensive arrays among Level 4. ¡°Rise!¡± Half a month later. When Shen Ruyan and Jiang Chengxuan put down the last two array flags, The earth Qi on Mount Ether surged violently. Yellow Qi pillars that could be seen with the naked eye suddenly soared into the sky, emitting an awesome might. In the end, these visible yellow Qi pillars all returned to the core of the array. A dazzling light flashed. From the outside, Mount Ether was not much different from before. However, as long as it was a cultivator above the Foundation Establishment Realm, they would be able to vaguely sense the dense power contained in this mountain.. Chapter 406 - Chapter 406: Silver Card, Level 4 Array Master, Uninvited Guest from afar (2) Chapter 406: Silver Card, Level 4 Array Master, Uninvited Guest from afar (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Once it was fully activated, its power would be earth-shattering. [Ding.] At the same time, a system notification suddenly sounded in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. 0 [Congratulations, host. You have reached Level 4 Array Master. You have obtained a medium to long-distance teleportation array and a Universal Array Breaking Key.] After cooperating with his wife this time, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attainments in array formations finally broke through to Level 4. However, he did not expect the system to be so considerate this time. Could it be that the system knew that he needed a medium- to long-distance teleportation array, so it specially rewarded him with one? In addition, the Universal Array Breaking Key was a bug-like existence. As long as he held this key, he could easily break arrays, regardless of whether it was a Mountain-protecting Array or the restrictions on dangerous places. It was not an exaggeration to say that if this key was used well, it would be a game-changer. Immediately, Jiang Chengxuan took out the medium to long distance teleportation array and prepared to set it up between Mount Ether and Mount Mystic Tai with Shen Ruyan. With that, traveling between the two places would no longer be a problem. Once anything happened on Mount Ether, Mount Mystic Tai could respond and reinforce in time. In the next two years. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not leave Mount Ether. Instead, they established an alchemy room here and used the demon core of the Level 4 demon king to refine Core Formation Pills. They did this also to fulfill the promise they had made to the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and the Heavenly Yue Sect that day. The Golden Cores of the two sects helped them restrain the demon kings around Mount Ether. Therefore, they used the demon cores of the Barbarian Goshawks to refine a furnace of Core Formation Pills and gave one to the two sects each. At this moment. In front of the couple were four jade bottles. Each jade bottle contained a Core Formation Pill. What was worth mentioning was that they had used up all three Level 4 demon cores to just refine these four Core Formation Pills. Originally, with Shen Ruyan¡¯s alchemy skills, she could refine at least eight to nine Core Formation Pills in three furnaces. However, the problem was that apart from the first furnace of Core Formation Pills, which was made by Shen Ruyan, the other two batches were made by Jiang Chengxuan. When he was refining the first furnace, he failed, causing the precious Level 4 demon core to turn into ashes on the spot. However, with the enhancement of his alchemy talent, although the first furnace failed, it also gave him a lot of experience. When he started on the second furnace, although he almost failed, at the critical moment, Jiang Chengxuan finally stabilized the fire and successfully refined one Core Formation Pill. After Jiang Chengxuan handed two Core Formation Pills to the people of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and the Heavenly Yue Sect, he and Shen Ruyan did not plan to stay on Mount Ether any longer. Instead, they planned to let Shen Yuanlong stay here while they returned to Mount Mystic Tai. Shen Yuanlong had no objections to this. This was also something they had discussed a long time ago. Just as Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan returned to Mount Mystic Tai through the teleportation array, two middle-aged male cultivators in yellow brocade robes suddenly appeared outside the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. They did not hide their auras at all. As soon as they appeared, they released their seventh and eighth level Golden Core aura, scaring the pavilion guards so much that they shuddered. Before the guards could ask, two middle-aged male cultivators in yellow brocade robes said indifferently, ¡°Go and call your pavilion master over. We have something important to ask him to do.¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± The guards were stunned. Who are these two people? Just as they were hesitating if they should follow the instructions and report it to Hou Dongbai, Hou Dongbai, the other two Supreme Elders of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion, Elder Flowing Fire, and Gu Yuefeng had already appeared outside. Hou Dongbai and the other two could not help but narrow their eyes when they saw the clothes they were wearing. They were shocked. This was because they had already recognized that the two people were cultivators from the Nascent Soul family, Cao Family, in the state of Yu. ¡°So it¡¯s the two fellow Daoists of the Cao family.¡± Hou Dongbai and the other two immediately cupped their fists politely. Hou Dongbai said, ¡°I wonder if there¡¯s anything important that prompted the two of you to make a journey to our Jade Water Sword Pavilion. If there¡¯s anything we can help with, we will do our best.¡± The two middle-aged male cultivators in yellow brocade robes were clearly very satisfied with Hou Dongbai¡¯s attitude. A tall male cultivator said faintly, ¡°There¡¯s indeed something that we need you to do.¡± Hearing the other party¡¯s tone, be it Hou Dongbai, Elder Flowing Fire, or Gu Yuefeng, they all felt a little uncomfortable. They were all at the Golden Core realm, but the tone the other party spoke with was condescending, as if he was instructing his subordinates. Although he felt uncomfortable, Hou Dongbai still said politely, ¡°May I ask what¡¯s the matter, Fellow Daoist?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to know about that. You just have to be on the lookout for any clues that relate to this thing.¡± As he spoke, the tall male cultivator took out a fragment of a broken silver card from his body and handed it to Hou Dongbai. ¡°Take a look first. This thing is very important to my Cao family. You must mobilize all the people you have to search. Don¡¯t be careless.¡± Taking the broken silver card fragment, Hou Dongbai and the other two looked at it one by one before returning it to the tall male cultivator. ¡°Since it¡¯s an order from the Cao family, my Jade Water Sword Pavilion will try our best to find this item. By the way, how should I address the two of you? If we really find any clues, how should we contact you?¡± I¡¯m Cao Xuanguang. This is my brother, Cao Xuanyao.¡± Cao Xuanguang, who was also a tall male cultivator, spoke slowly. ¡°This is our communication jade talisman. If you find anything, use this talisman to send us a message. In addition, we have already asked the Golden Core forces of the other nations in the Cangnan REgion to help us with this matter. You can discuss among yourself how to properly arrange the search. Don¡¯t worry, if you can really help us find the other fragments, our Cao family will not be stingy with the rewards. Alright, we still need to go to the other two Golden Core forces in Liang Nation. We won¡¯t stay here any longer.¡± With that, Cao Xuanguang and Cao Xuanyao left the Jade Water Sword Pavilion without waiting for Hou Dongbai and the others to speak. Watching their figures gradually disappear, Elder Flowing Fire and Gu Yuefeng did not look too good. 5 Clearly, their high and mighty attitude just now made them very unhappy. However, they also knew that no matter how unhappy they were, they must not show it in front of a Golden Core cultivator from the Nascent Soul family. Junior Brother Hou, what do you think about this matter?¡± At this moment, Elder Flowing Fire turned to Hou Dongbai and asked.. Chapter 407 - Chapter 407: Going to the Nova Waters Chapter 407: Going to the Nova Waters Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing Elder Flowing Fire¡¯s words, Hou Dongbai said calmly, ¡°What do I think? Of course, we have to do as they said. However, many of the disciples of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion are in seclusion. Although we can¡¯t mobilize too many people, we still have to do our best. Elder Flowing Fire and Mentor Gu, don¡¯t you think so?¡± ¡°Junior Brother Hou, you¡¯re right. Our Jade Water Sword Pavilion should indeed do our best to help.¡± Elder Flowing Fire laughed meaningfully. Although Gu Yuefeng did not say anything, he nodded slightly. ¡°I¡¯ll send a message to inform the Heavenly Yue Sect and Fellow Daoist Jiang.¡± At this moment, Hou Dongbai looked into the distance. ¡°This way, they can more or less be mentally prepared.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Elder Flowing Fire and Gu Yuefeng both nodded. After a while. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who were on the Xuanming Peak, suddenly received a message from Hou Dongbai. This message shocked the two of them. They did not expect that someone from the Cao Family, a Nascent Soul family far away in the state of Yu, would actually come to the Cangnan Region. Moreover, their goal was to find a silver card fragment. From the other party¡¯s description, the silver card fragment seemed to have some connection to the silver card they had obtained previously. Could it be that there was more than one silver card map? What they had obtained should be the complete silver card map. What the Nascent Soul Cao family was looking for was only the fragment of a complete map. If they knew that he had the complete silver card, a bloodshed would descend on the Jiang family. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan realized that they could not let anyone know about the silver card. Fortunately, they had killed all the Barbarian Goshawks that day. Just as Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were thinking about this, two extremely majestic auras descended on Mount Mystic Tai. BOOM! The Mountain-protecting Array was stimulated by the aura of a foreign Golden Core cultivator and immediately operated on its own. For a moment, the Stars Chain Array shone rapidly. This made Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes darken. It was obvious that the other party did not take the Jiang family seriously at all. They wanted to rely on brute force to barge into Mount Mystic Tai. It was a provocative action. Just as the two of them were about to barge into Mount Mystic Tai, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan appeared outside. Seeing the vast Dharmic power around Cao Xuanguang and Cao Xuanyao, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s expressions turned cold. Jiang Chengxuan said in a low voice, ¡°What do you mean? And who are you? Are you here to challenge us?¡± Jiang Chengxuan deliberately pretended not to know their identities and questioned them. Cao Xuanguang and Cao Xuanyao looked surprised. Previously, they had heard that the Jiang family was a newly advanced Golden Core family and thought that the cultivation of the two of them should not exceed the third level of the Golden Core realm. This was also the main reason why they were so fearless just now. After all, two newly-advanced Golden Core cultivators weren¡¯t qualified to be treated politely by them. However, upon Jiang Chengxuan and his wife, the two of them knew that they were wrong. ¡°So the two of you have already reached the sixth level of the Golden Core. We were a little rude just now. My apologies.¡± Cao Xuanguang said indifferently. ¡°Let¡¯s get to the point. We are from the Cao family, a Nascent Soul Immortal family in the state of Yu. We¡¯re here for one thing. We want you to help us find something.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s faces darkened. Was this the attitude of asking someone to do something? Wasn¡¯t he¡­ too arrogant and condescending? However, Cao Xuanguang and Cao Xuanyao, with a Nascent Soul family behind them, clearly did not care about this. It was not an exaggeration to say that they had always acted like this. Even if you were at the ninth level of the Golden Core or even a False Nascent Soul Realm cultivator, as long as you did not have a Nascent Soul Perfected Lord behind you, you would not be able to be on equal footing with them in terms of status. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan did not want to waste his breath on them. ¡°I wonder what the two of you want my Jiang family to help you find?¡± Cao Xuanguang immediately took out the fragment of the silver card from his body and handed it to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Here, this is it.¡± Well- Receiving the silver card fragment from Cao Xuanguang, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were both shocked.. Chapter 408 - Chapter 408: Going to the Nova Waters (2) Chapter 408: Going to the Nova Waters (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment, they could already confirm that the material of the silver card fragment Cao Xuanguang took out was exactly the same as the silver card they had obtained. They just didn¡¯t know if, when all pieces found and put together, the content on the silver card would be the same as the content on their silver card. Despite having many thoughts in their mind, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan remained calm. Jiang Chengxuan handed the silver card fragment back to Cao Xuanguang and nodded. ¡°We will definitely do our best to help find this item. ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Cao Xuanguang nodded in satisfaction. ¡°This thing is very important to my Cao family. If you can really find other fragments, my Cao family will reward you handsomely. By the way, this is our communication jade talisman. If you find anything, you can contact us immediately through this talisman. As he spoke, Cao Xuanguang also handed two communication jade talismans to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. After the two of them left, Shen Ruyan looked at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Husband, what do you think about this?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go back to Xuanming Peak first.¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied. Soon, the couple returned to Xuanming Peak. After returning to Xuanming Peak, Jiang Chengxuan immediately said to Shen Ruyan, ¡°Wife, I believe you¡¯ve already discovered that the material of their silver card fragment is exactly the same as the material of the silver card we found.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded. ¡°We just don¡¯t know if the location marked on their silver card will be the same as the one on ours.¡± ¡°I reckon there¡¯s a good chance it¡¯ll be the same.¡± Jiang Chengxuan said with a solemn expression, ¡°It seems that we should set out for the Nova Waters as soon as possible. If this drags on for too long, they might get there before us.¡± As of now, the couple believed that they should be the only two or the few who knew about the exact location. However, if this dragged on for too long, it was hard to guarantee if the Cao family wouldn¡¯t gather all the fragments and know the exact location. At that time, there would definitely be many competitors. ¡°Then what do you think we should do, husband?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s wait.¡± Jiang Chengxuan said in a low voice. -Let¡¯s wait for the two Cao family members to leave the Cangnan Region first. If we leave at this time, we will inevitably arouse suspicion. Then, Jiang Chengxuan called the three brothers, Jiang Anran, Liu Linglong, Jiang Yuncheng, and the others over and briefly told them what had just happened. When everyone heard this, they were quite indignant. However, they also knew that they did not have much room to negotiate with a Nascent Soul family. Jiang Chengxuan only instructed them to do their job well. As for the rest, there was no need for them to worry. Just like that. In the blink of an eye, several months had passed. In the past few months, Cao Xuanguang and Cao Xuanyao had constantly been in touch with every Golden Core force in the five nations of the Cangnan REgion. However, the results were not satisfactory. The two brothers were extremely frustrated. Just as the two of them were about to lose their patience, they suddenly received a message from their family asking them to quickly return to the family to discuss something. Cao Xuanguang and Cao Xuanyao did not dare to be negligent. They left the territory of the Cangnan Region and flew quickly in the direction of the Cao family in the state of Yu without telling anyone. Jiang Chengxuan and the other Golden Core sects and families quickly sensed their departure. Everyone could not help but heave a sigh of relief. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately decided to set out for the Nova Waters at once. That was because at this moment, they had a feeling that if this matter continued to drag on, the opportunity that should have belonged to them would very likely be snatched away. Moreover, they vaguely sensed that a calamity was about to befall them and destroy them if they could not improve their strength within a certain period of time. This was a warning from the heavens. They didn¡¯t take it lightly at all. Therefore, in the next few days. The two of them quickly arranged everything at home and secretly told Shen Yuanlong that they were going on a long trip. After settling all these arrangements, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not hesitate at all. They quickly left Mount Mystic Tai and flew out of the Cangnan Region. From here to the Nova Waters, they had to pass through several large states. This included the state of Yu, the state of Kang, the state of Tianya, and the state of Lan. If solely relying on flying, it would probably take them five years. Fortunately, there was a large interstate teleportation array between each state. Through these teleportation arrays, they could shorten the distance enormously. The only problem now was that they needed to avoid entering the state of Yu. After all, the Cao family was one of the three Nascent Soul forces in the state of Yu, and could be said to be the overlord. Once the Cao family, especially Cao Xuanguang and Cao Xuanyao, found out that they were traveling, it was hard to say what would happen. So. Their first destination this time was the state of Kang, which was the closest to the state of Yu. They needed to take the teleportation array in the state of Kang to reach the state of Tianya. Then, they would go to the state of Lan through the teleportation array in the state of Tianya and finally reach the Nova Waters. By the time they arrived at the Nova Waters, half a year had passed. At this moment, they were on an island called Autumn Bamboo Island. This island was not famous in the Nova Waters. There were only two early-stage Golden Core cultivators guarding the island. And the reason why they chose to arrive here was because this island was the closest to their destination. Also, after more than two years of travel, they needed to find a safe place to rest. After recuperating, they would head to that destination. As for why they didn¡¯t look for Guan Xinting, who they were familiar with, and go to the Spiritual Island of the Vast River, the reason was very simple. Before achieving what they were here for, the couple did not intend to alarm anyone. After resting for a few days on Autumn Bamboo Island, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan continued their journey to their destination. At a place called the Curved Sea. This place was covered in thick fog all year round, impenetrable by divine sense. Only at certain times would the thick fog become thin and reveal what was hidden amidst it. Unfortunately, when Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan arrived, it didn¡¯t seem to be at those times. All they could see was a vast expanse of white. Their divine senses were useless. Just as Jiang Chengxuan was about to activate the Heavenly Eye of Insight and take a closer look at the environment, the silver card on his body suddenly heated up for some reason. He took it out to check. The surface of the card was burning like a soldering iron, and it flickered with a blazing red light.. Chapter 409 - Chapter 409: The Ruins of the Golden Furnace Sect Chapter 409: The Ruins of the Golden Furnace Sect Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°This is¡­?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were both shocked. They looked at each other. Before they could react, a red light suddenly shot out from the silver card and into the thick fog in front of them. In an instant, the thick fog began to roll violently. Gradually, about ten to twenty meters in front of them, a clear path suddenly appeared. Without hesitation, they quickly stepped onto this path. After walking for more than ten meters, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan realized that every time they were about to lose sight of the path ahead, the silver card in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand would shoot out a red light, pushing away the thick fog further down the path. Although they did not understand what was going on, they did not stop. Just like that, the two of them walked for a long time until they stopped in front of an ancient stone door. Countless profound and complicated array runes were engraved on the stone door, emitting a majestic aura. There was no doubt that the array runes would definitely unleash a great power if someone wanted to barge in. Buzz! At this moment, the silver card in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand suddenly shot out another red light and landed on the stone door. Crack¡ª A series of mechanical movements sounded. Immediately after, the array runes on it lit up as if they had been connected to a power source. Rumble! With a loud bang, the stone door finally opened itself, revealing a deep passageway. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but look at each other. The two of them only hesitated for a moment before stepping into the deep passageway together. Just as the couple took a step into the stone door, many figures with powerful auras quickly swooshed towards the Curved Sea in the Nova Waters. The owner of these auras was at least at the fourth level of the Golden Core. They were all wearing different clothes. Among them were the Cao family from the state of Yu, the Liu family from Hai Province, and the Lu family from the state of Lu. The three families had one thing in common, which was that they were all Nascent Soul families. Each of the three families was led by a False Nascent Soul cultivator. Their aura was powerful and carried a might that could easily crush Golden Cores. At this moment. The cultivators of the Cao family were transmitting their voices to each other. Cao Xuanguang said, ¡°Seventh Granduncle, aren¡¯t we letting the Liu family and the Lu family take advantage of us by asking them to join us? What if the two families join forces to target our Cao family? What should we do?¡± The middle-aged man Cao Xuanguang called Seventh Granduncle was the leader of the Cao family this time. His name was Cao Xiuchun, and he was in the False Nascent Soul Realm. When he heard Cao Xuanguang¡¯s words, he immediately shook his head. ¡°Xuanguang, you should know that if we want to enter the ruins of the Golden Furnace Sect, we have to find enough fragments. However, after so many years and using all the methods we have, we only managed to find three. If this continued, the ruins might be discovered by others and there would be nothing left for us. Coincidentally, the Liu family and the Lu family each have two fragments. Together, we have seven, which is required to open the ruins. After we enter the ruins¡­¡± Cao Xiuchun sneered at this point. ¡°At that time, if we really found something good, do you think the Liu family and the Lu family will really be willing to join forces to split it? Or rather, why do you think the Liu and Lu families will join forces instead of us joining forces with the Lu or Liu families?¡± As they spoke, they sped up, flying across the sky like a flash of light. About a few days later. The Cao, Liu, and Lu family cultivators had already appeared at the Curved Sea. Looking at the thick fog that couldn¡¯t be penetrated with divine sense, Cao Xiuchun could not help but turn to look at the leaders of the Liu and Lu families, Liu Wanli and Lu Xingyun, who had also reached the False Nascent Soul. ¡°Brother Wanli, Brother Xingyun, now that we are here, if you want to enter the ruins without waiting for ages for the fog to dissipate on its own, we will have to cooperate.¡± As he spoke, three silver fragments appeared in Cao Xiuchun¡¯s hand. It was the fragments of the silver card. Liu Wanli and Lu Xingyun looked at each other. Liu Wanli smiled. ¡°Brother Xiuchun is right.¡± As he spoke, he also reached out and flipped his hand. Two silver fragments appeared in his hand. Similarly, Lu Xingyun also took out two silver fragments from his body. When the seven silver fragments appeared at the same time, they immediately resonated with each other. And a faint red light began to emit.. Chapter 410 - Chapter 410: The Ruins of the Golden Furnace Sect (2) Chapter 410: The Ruins of the Golden Furnace Sect (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations A scorching temperature rose on the surface. However, be it the red light emitted from it or the temperature rising from it, they were much weaker than Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s silver card. At this moment, the three of them pointed the silver fragments at the thick fog in front of them. Buzz! At the same time, the seven silver fragments that resonated with each other suddenly connected together and shot a faint red light at the thick fog. In an instant, the thick fog began to thin. Vaguely, they could already roughly see the path five to six meters ahead. Cao Xiuchun, Liu Wanli, and Lu Xingyun looked at each other. They nodded at each other. Then, they led their cultivators onto the path that had revealed itself. Tap, tap, tap¡ª Just like that, they continued forward for an unknown period of time until they reached the stone door. The surface of the stone door was imprinted with countless profound and complicated array runes, and it emitted an aura that made one break out in cold sweat for no reason. Even Cao Xiuchun, Liu Wanli, and Lu Xingyun felt an inexplicable sense of fear when when facing this stone door. It felt as if their life could be in danger at any moment. ¡°Let¡¯s do it.¡± Cao Xiuchun took out the three silver fragments again. Seeing this, Liu Wanli and Lu Xingyun also took out the silver fragments on their bodies. Then, the three of them activated their Dharmic power and injected it into the silver fragments. Buzz! The seven silver fragments resonated with each other again. Then, seven faint red lights connected and shot a red light at the stone door in front of them. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! At this moment, the array runes on the stone door all flickered with a dazzling light. Cao Xiuchun and the others were so shocked that they subconsciously took a few steps back. Crack¡ª At the same time, a series of mechanical sounds came from inside the stone door. Accompanied by a loud thud, the ancient stone door opened a crack that could only allow one person to pass at a time. Upon seeing this, Cao Xiuchun and the others hesitated. No one dared to enter first. Time passed bit by bit. The stone door started to show signs of closing again. Cao Xiuchun, Liu Wanli, and Lu Xingyun did not dare to delay any longer. They gritted their teeth and entered the stone door one after another. Boom! As soon as they entered, the entire stone door was suddenly slammed shut. ¡°Huh¡­ ?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who were standing in front of a teleportation array, suddenly turned around with a frown. Shen Ruyan said, ¡°Husband, it seems that someone else has come in.¡± ¡°Indeed.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°Let¡¯s go. Since someone has already entered, we have to speed up.¡± These days. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had been exploring the cave abode and already knew its origin. It used to belong to a top-notch Nascent Soul Sect called the Golden Furnace Sect in ancient times. At its peak, there were more than ten ninth-level Nascent Soul Perfected Lords. As for Perfected Lords at the seventh or eighth level, there were even more. However, in a calamity unknown to people of this era, it was destroyed. They found a hidden cave abode to store all their treasures in a bid to make a comeback. Unfortunately, a long time had passed but the remaining members of the Golden Furnace Sect who might be drifting as independent cultivators never came. This cave abode, which was the hope for the Golden Furnace Sect to make a comeback, had never been opened since then. Through exploration, the couple found that just the number of Level 4 spiritual herbs and precious materials alone was above two digits. In addition, they also obtained a large number of cultivation techniques developed by the Golden Furnace Sect in a secret room. One of the metal-element spells called the Golden Light Breaking had even reached Level 5. If this spell was sold in the market outside, it would definitely cause countless people to fight for it. It was not an exaggeration to say that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s trip would not be in vain even if he left the cave abode with what he had already taken. However, he knew that the real good thing should be deeper in this cave abode. Those were just appetizers. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan took out some mid-grade spiritual stones from his body and placed them into the teleportation array in front of him. Buzz! The teleportation array that was silent immediately erupted with a white light that enveloped Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. A sense of dizziness overwhelmed them. By the time Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan regained vision, they realized that they had appeared in a place that looked like an arena. Tap, tap, tap¡ª At the same time, clear footsteps sounded. The couple hurriedly turned around and their pupils immediately constricted. Not far from them, two people slowly walked over. To be precise, they were two Level 4 puppets in human form. And it was a man and a woman. When they were about ten meters away from the couple, the light in their eyes suddenly turned colorful. BOOM! Two Primordial Spirit attacks entered Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s consciousness. One was a golden saber, and the other was a golden sword. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were both shocked. It had to be known that things like mechanical beasts and puppets did not have self-awareness at all, so they naturally could not launch Primordial Spirit attacks. It was simply an eye-opener for the two of them. How did they do it? All kinds of thoughts flashed through their minds, but the couple did not slow down at all. In their respective seas of consciousness, they unleashed their Primordial Spirit technique to defend. One was a blazing sun, and the other was a god flickering with lightning. The saber and sword melted and shattered under the blazing sun and lightning god. Swoosh! Swoosh! At the same time. The two puppets that were originally standing on the spot suddenly became blurry. When they appeared again, they were already beside Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Creak¡ª The arm of the two puppets turned into a golden saber and a golden sword. They slashed down at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s heads. The swoosh was almost deafening. There were two clangs. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Golden Void Sword and Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Lightning Immortal Slayer collided with the saber and sword, immediately causing extremely dazzling sparks. The couple looked at each other and saw a hint of surprise in each other¡¯s eyes. The strength displayed by the two puppets just now was not inferior to ordinary fourth level Golden Core cultivators. Coupled with their attack method on the Primordial Spirit, ordinary fourth level Golden Core cultivators were probably not their match. The couple did not intend to let the two puppets waste their time. The divine-grade and supreme-grade Golden Cores in them shook slightly. The next moment, a terrifying Dharmic power that was as vast as the sea surged out. There were two creaking sounds. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Golden Void Sword and Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Lightning Immortal Slayer pierced into the eyebrows of the two puppets and demolished their cores.. Chapter 411 - Chapter 411: Greatest Gain, Heavenly Fate Qi Harvesting Chapter 411: Greatest Gain, Heavenly Fate Qi Harvesting Technique, Obtaining the Golden Cloud Token Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Swoosh! At this moment, the light in the eyes of the two puppets instantly extinguished. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan went forward and checked the two puppets. They realized that the refinement method of these two puppets seemed to be uniquely different. If they could obtain the method to refine such a puppet, it would undoubtedly bring a huge benefit to the Jiang family. Of course, even if they couldn¡¯t find the method to refine such a puppet, it wouldn¡¯t be all that bad if they could figure out how to control these two puppets. After all, they were two puppets comparable to the fourth level of the Golden Core Realm. If they knew how to control them, it would be equivalent to having two more fourth level Golden Cores in the family. Buzz! Just as these thoughts flashed through the couple¡¯s minds, two balls of light suddenly appeared in front of them. There were two items in the balls of light. One was a Level 4 Fiery Sun Fruit, and the other was a jade slip that was flickering. Are these the reward for defeating the two puppets? Almost at the same time, this thought flashed across Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s minds. Without hesitation, the two of them immediately took the item in the two balls of light. The former could increase the Dharmic power of cultivators who cultivated fire-element techniques, while the latter was exactly what they wanted the most, which was the control method of the two puppets in front of them. However, the core of the two puppets had been destroyed by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. If they wanted to fix the two puppets, they had to find a way to obtain Level 4 Heavenly Soul Crystals. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan both knew that the Heavenly Soul Crystal was the core item of puppets and mechanical beasts. However, the Heavenly Soul Crystals above Level 4 were all in the hands of those large sects at the Nascent Soul realm. It would probably be very difficult for them to obtain it without good opportunities. Tap, tap, tap¡ª Just as the two of them were thinking about this, they suddenly heard footsteps. They turned around to find two more humanoid puppets approaching. However, this time, the aura that the two humanoid puppets gave off was clearly several times stronger than the previous two. Could they be two late-stage Golden Core puppets? Putting away the items, including the two puppets, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan took the initiative to attack. BOOM! In an instant, a powerful fluctuation spread out. Even though the two puppets were at the late-stage of the Golden Core, they were still no match for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. A few moments later, their cores were also destroyed by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Swoosh! However, this time, when the light in the eyes of the two puppets was extinguished, their bodies were directly taken away by two lights. Then, three balls of light appeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Two of the balls of light were actually the Level 4 Heavenly Soul Crystal. As for the thing in the last ball of light, it was the high-grade Level 4 spiritual item they needed, the Clear Spirit Lotus. With this item, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could combine it with the Nine-Petal Heavenly Lotus to refine the Nine Lotus Clear Qi Pill, which could help them break through to the late-stage Golden Core Realm. Not bad, not bad. Although he could not obtain the two late-stage Golden Core puppets, two Heavenly Soul Crystals and a Clear Spirit Lotus as rewards was also quite satisfactory. Buzz! Just as Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were looking forward to whether more puppets would appear, they suddenly felt a layer of teleportation power envelop their bodies. Their vision blurred. When they regained their vision, they realized that they had already been separated. What appeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan was a cultivation technique. It was called the Heavenly Fate Qi Harvesting Technique. This technique had no grades and levels. Whether you could unleash its full potential depended on how much you could understand and comprehend this technique. If your comprehension was shallow, it might not be much different from a Level 1 technique. Jiang Chengxuan looked at the environment around him and thought to himself, Could it be that this test is for me to cultivate this Heavenly Kismet Qi Harvesting Technique? I wonder where Ruyan is at this moment. Is she like me, having to cultivate this Heavenly Fate Qi Harvesting Technique? As he thought, Jiang Chengxuan took out a communication jade talisman and sent a message to Shen Ruyan. Naturally, there was no response. It was as if the space he was in was an isolated space. It seemed that he could only try to cultivate this technique first. Putting aside all the distracting thoughts in his mind for the time being, Jiang Chengxuan placed all his attention on the technique in front of him. The more he studied it, the more shocked he was. This was a technique that harvested the natural Qi of heaven and earth. There were all kinds of natural Qi in this world. The most accessible ones were spiritual Qi, clear Qi, vital Qi, turbid Qi, and so on. The rare ones were tribulation Qi, luck Qi, blessing QI, essence QI, and so on. If he could capture all these natural Qi and use them to his advantage, he would definitely be tremendously benefitted.. Chapter 413 - Chapter 413: Enemies On A Narrow Road, Killing the Cao, Chapter 413: Enemies On A Narrow Road, Killing the Cao, Liu, and Lu Golden Cores Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°This is Earth¡¯s Origin Qi!¡± Jiang Chengxuan was surprised. He knew that Earth¡¯s Origin Qi was a wisp of mysterious Qi nurtured by the Earth. The greatest use of this item was that it could be used to refine an Earth-grade Nascent Soul. As everyone knew, Nascent Souls could be divided into four grades under normal circumstances. Heaven, Earth, Black, and Yellow. Other than the legendary Flawless Nascent Soul, this Heaven Nascent Soul was the best. It was also the Nascent Soul with the strongest strength and potential. In order to refine such a Nascent Soul, two conditions had to be met. First was to refine the Origin Qi into the condensed Nascent Soul. Second was to understand one¡¯s own Dao path. Only by combining the two would there be a chance of obtaining the Heaven Nascent Soul. Below that was the Earth Nascent Soul. Although the grade of this Nascent Soul was not comparable to a Heaven Nascent Soul, it was undoubtedly many times better than a Black or Yellow Nascent Soul. To refine such a Nascent Soul, two conditions had to be met. It was the Earth¡¯s Origin Qi and understanding one¡¯s own Dao path. The conditions for the Black Nascent Soul and Yellow Nascent Soul were much simpler. For the former, one only needed to comprehend the Dao. The latter was even simpler. As long as their Dharmic power, cultivation, and resources were in place, they could easily obtain the Yellow Nascent Soul. However, this kind of Nascent Soul was the weakest in terms of strength and potential. Even so, a Nascent Soul cultivator was a Nascent Soul cultivator. Even the weakest Yellow Nascent Soul was not something ordinary Golden Cores and fake Nascent Soul cultivators could compare to. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan looked at the wisp of Earth¡¯s Origin Qi in Shen Ruyan¡¯s hand. He did not doubt that if the news of this Earth¡¯s Origin Qi spread, it would definitely cause countless Golden Cores and even fake Nascent Soul cultivators to fight for it. Even Nascent Soul Perfected Lords might be tempted. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that you would obtain such a treasure.¡± Jiang Chengxuan finally heaved a sigh of relief. He told Shen Ruyan what he had encountered and what he had gained. Hearing that, Shen Ruyan revealed a look of shock. ¡°Husband, the test you encountered was to let you cultivate the Qi Harvesting Technique? And you even successfully cultivated it to entry level?¡± ¡°Yes? What¡¯s wrong? Is there a problem?¡± Judging from Shen Ruyan¡¯s reaction, it was obvious that the test she encountered was not to let her cultivate the Qi Harvesting Technique. Moreover, from the looks of it, she seemed to have a considerable understanding of the Qi Harvesting Technique. ¡°I just found it a little unbelievable.¡± Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but look impressed. ¡°Husband, do you know how many Perfected Lords and even Celestial Lords have been stumped by this Qi Harvesting Technique?¡± Before Jiang Chengxuan could reply, Shen Ruyan continued, ¡°As far as I know, since time immemorial, no less than five Soul Formation Celestial Lords have failed to cultivate this technique to entry level. But you did it. This is enough to prove that your comprehension and aptitude are better than those Celestial Lords.¡± If anyone else heard this, they would definitely reprimand Shen Ruyan for spouting nonsense. Who was Jiang Chengxuan to compare to the legendary Soul Formation Celestial Lords? However, Shen Ruyan said it with certainty and confidence. It was as if she had already known that this day would come. ¡°Ruyan, did you just say many Perfected Lords and Celestial Lords have cultivated this Qi Harvesting Technique in the past?¡± Jiang Chengxuan caught the key point in Shen Ruyan¡¯s words. Shen Ruyan nodded and said, ¡°That¡¯s right. This technique has indeed been cultivated by many people in the past. It¡¯s said that its origin is connected to the Upper World. However, no one can say for sure what the connection is. This is because up until now, no one has been able to cultivate this technique to a profound level. Even though a few managed to cultivate it to entry level, they were never able to make further progress after that.¡± ¡°I see.¡± After hearing Shen Ruyan¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan was really shocked. He did not expect this so-called Heavenly Fate Qi Harvesting Technique to have such an extraordinary background. It was actually related to the Upper World. As everyone knew, anyone or anything that was connected to the upper world was not simple. It seemed that if he could, he had to spend more time on cultivating this Qi Harvesting Technique. After that, the couple did not stay any longer. Now that they had come out of the ruins with abundant gains, it was time to go back. However, just as the couple left the area covered in thick fog and really came to the outside world, three malicious gazes suddenly locked onto them. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan narrowed their eyes warily.. Chapter 414 - Chapter 414: Enemies On A Narrow Road, Killing the Cao, Liu, and Lu Golden Cores (2) Chapter 414: Enemies On A Narrow Road, Killing the Cao, Liu, and Lu Golden Cores (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The couple immediately turned around. Not far from them, three late-stage Golden Core cultivators in the clothes of the Cao, Liu, and Lu families were looking at them with killing intent. They actually knew one of them. It was Cao Xuanyao, who had come to the Jiang family that day. At this moment, Cao Xuanyao also recognized the couple. His expression immediately turned cold, and an undisguised killing intent appeared in his eyes. ¡°It¡¯S actually you. You must be the ones who entered the Golden Furnace Sect before us. You really hid it well. If I¡¯m not wrong, when my brother and I went to the Jiang family, you already had the complete silver card, right? How dare you fool us!¡± Cao Xuanyao suddenly flared up when he realized that he had been fooled by Jiang Chengxuan that day. ¡°Brother Shaoyang, Brother Yuancheng, let¡¯s join forces and take them down.¡± Cao Xuanyao suddenly turned to the two Golden Core cultivators from the Liu and Lu families and said to them in a low voice, ¡°If I¡¯m not wrong, they must have taken away a lot of treasures from the ruins. After we kill them, we can split the treasures equally among us. What do you think?¡± Hearing Cao Xuanyao¡¯s words, the eyes of Liu Shaoyang and Lu Yuancheng lit up. ¡°Brother Xuanyao is right.¡± Liu Shaoyang smiled and said. ¡°Let¡¯s do as Brother Xuanyao says.¡± Lu Yuancheng nodded in agreement. The three of them seemed to have sentenced Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to death. This made the couple rather speechless. Did they really think that they could really defeat them? At that moment, the couple couldn¡¯t be bothered to waste breath. They took the initiative to attack. Jiang Chengxuan faced Cao Xuanyao, while Shen Ruyan faced Liu Shaoyang and Lu Yuancheng. ¡°How dare you!¡± Cao Xuanyao and the other two clearly did not expect Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to take the initiative to attack. Seeing this, they were first stunned, then furious. However, soon, their anger turned into shock. This was because the couple¡¯s strength far exceeded their expectations. Cao Xuanyao and the other two were soon at a disadvantage and were severely injured. There was a loud bang. Cao Xuanyao, Liu Shaoyang, and Lu Yuancheng¡¯s Dharma treasures were all sent flying. A light flashed. Cao Xuanyao¡¯s head was the first to be cut off by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Golden Void Sword. There was still shock and disbelief on his face as his head rolled off. Accompanied by a dazzling sword light, Cao Xuanyao¡¯s Golden Core, which had just flown out of the headless corpse, was immediately obliterated into nothingness by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s sword light. ¡°Ah!¡± At the same time, Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Lightning Immortal Slayer also split Liu Shaoyang¡¯s body, including his Golden Core, into two. He died on the spot. Lu Yuancheng, who was the last one left, was frightened out of his wits. He racked his brain but could not figure out how two cultivators from a small Golden Core family could have such terrifying strength. There was no time to waste. A thick blood mist immediately rose from Lu Yuancheng¡¯s body as he burned his blood essence to escape. In an instant, his speed increased by 30%. Even so, it was still impossible for him to escape from Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. In just a short while, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan caught up to him. The Golden Void Sword and the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer erupted with extremely terrifying sword Qi and slashed at Lu Yuancheng. Lu Yuancheng shouted in fear. ¡°No! You can¡¯t kill me! Otherwise, the Lu family will not let you off!¡± Crack¡ª What answered him were still the two terrifying sword Qi. Accompanied by a scream, Lu Yuancheng¡¯s body was instantly minced into nothingness. From then on, the three Golden Cores in charge of guarding outside the rums had all died. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan took their storage rings. After discarding the useless items, the couple erased their traces in the battlefield. Then, they quickly disappeared. A few days later. When Cao Xuanguang, Liu Wanli, Lu Xingyun, and the others were forcefully teleported out of the Golden Furnace Sect, they all had a dark look on their faces. It was because their gains from the ruins were negligible. They had paid such a huge price, wasted so much time, and used so much manpower and resources, but this was the result. It was really unacceptable. They felt even more furious and indignant every time they thought about how someone had taken away all the treasures before them. ¡°Don¡¯t let me know who you are. Otherwise, I¡¯ll make you wish you were dead!¡± Cao Xuanguang said gloomily. Although the others did not say anything, from their expressions, it was obvious that they had the same thoughts as Cao Xuanguang. ¡°Eh? Where are Shaoyang and the others? Why don¡¯t I see them? Finally, Liu Wanli sensed that something was wrong. He immediately took out his communication jade talisman and tried to contact Liu Shaoyang. Of course, there was no result. The message he sent was like a stone sinking into the sea, not causing any ripples. Cao Xuanguang and Lu Xingyun also took out their communication jade talismans and tried to contact Cao Xuanyao and Lu Yuancheng. In the end, just like Liu Wanli, there was no response at all. How come? Under normal circumstances, if there was no special reason, the three who were ordered to guard outside would not leave. But now, they had all disappeared. ¡°I¡¯ll use the Bloodline Tracking Technique to see what¡¯s going on.¡± Cao Xuanguang suddenly cut his wrist and let out a drop of blood. Then, he quickly formed hand seals. Gradually, a blood red thread began to appear in the air. It quickly stretched and lengthened, then seemed to point in a certain direction. However, at this moment, the blood thread suddenly dissipated. Not a trace was left. This sudden change made the expressions of Cao Xuanguang, Liu Wanli, and Lu Xingyun change drastically. If the target of the Bloodline Tracking Technique was outside the range, the blood thread would at most lose its sense of direction. It would not dissipate like this. In this sort of situation, there was only one possibility, and that was that the connection with the target had been cut off. What would cause Cao Xuanyao to cut off the connection between his brother? Other than the fact that he was dead, there was no other possibility. ¡°Who? Who did it?¡± At this moment, Cao Xuanguang suddenly burst out with a terrifying aura. Liu Wanli and Lu Xingyun¡¯s expressions were also very ugly. Because just now, they had also used the Bloodline Tracking Technique. In the end, as expected, the blood threads that extended out all dissipated in midair. There was no question now that the three people in charge of guarding this place had met with misfortune. They just did not know who had the guts to kill the Golden Core cultivators of the three Nascent Soul families at the same time.. Chapter 416 - Chapter 416: Returning to the Family and Breaking Chapter 416: Returning to the Family and Breaking Through to the Late-stage Golden Core, Cao Family¡¯s Visit (2) Translator: Henyee Translations , Editor: Henyee Translations However, at this moment, three figures emitting a huge spiritual pressure suddenly descended outside Mount Mystic Tai. The spiritual pressure of the one in the lead had even surpassed the Golden Core Realm and reached the False Nascent Soul Realm. The other two had also reached the ninth level of the Golden Core Realm. They were wearing the clothes of the Cao Family in the state of Yu. ¡°So this is the Jiang family? It¡¯s indeed a small family in the middle of nowhere. I don¡¯t understand why we needed to come all the way here.¡± One of the male cultivators with a horse face at the ninth level of the Golden Core said with a disdain. He looked at the Jiang family as if he was looking at a group of ants. The two people beside him did not speak. However, from their expressions, it was obvious that they had the same thoughts as the horse-faced man. ¡°I don¡¯t think there¡¯s a need to waste our breath. Just take those two away by force.¡± The horse-faced man spoke again. As he spoke, he attacked. The powerful Dharmic power of a ninth-level Golden Core cultivator transformed into a huge hand that covered the sky above Mount Mystic Tai and slapped at the Mountain-protecting Array. Rumble! The lights on the array flickered. in the sky, streams of stars flowed down and fused into the array to defend against the attack of the Dharmic power hand. In Mount Mystic Tai. Sensing the commotion, the expressions of Jiang Renyi, Liu Linglong, Jiang Anran, Jiang Yuncheng, Jiang Yunrou, and the others changed drastically. ¡°Not good! It¡¯s a ninth level Golden Core cultivator!¡± They had no clue why a ninth level Golden Core cultivator would attack the Jiang family without warning. What was more, there were three of them. ¡°Wait, look at the clothes they¡¯re wearing.¡± Suddenly, Jiang Yunrou pointed at the clothes worn by the three people outside the array and said in surprise. ¡°They are from the Cao family, a Nascent Soul family in the state of Yu!¡¯ Everyone¡¯s pupils constricted. What is going on? Why would cultivators from the Cao family come all the way here to attack the Jiang family? Just as Jiang Renyi and the others were feeling puzzled and angry about this, the horse-faced male cultivator outside the array frowned. He felt a little embarrassed that he could not break the Mountain-protecting Array with one strike. With a snort, he raised his hand again and waved. There was a buzz. A silver sickle-shaped Dharma treasure suddenly appeared in the void. As soon as it appeared, the power of a high-grade Level 4 Dharma treasure was instantly revealed. ¡°Go!¡± The horse-faced man waved his hand. In an instant, the silver sickle instantly turned into a stream of light. With a sharpness that seemed to be able to cut through everything, it smashed fiercely into the barrier formed by the Stars Chain Array. Rumble! The entire Mount Mystic Tai seemed to be shaking at this moment. Jiang Renyi and the others, who were in the array, turned pale. This was because they could clearly see that when the silver sickle struck the barrier, the barrier dimmed for a moment. If such an attack came a few more times, the array would probably not be able to withstand it. Just as everyone was worried and wondering if they should inform Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to prepare for the second wave of attacks, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan suddenly appeared in front of them. ¡°Granduncle! Grandaunt!¡± Jiang Renyi and the others were delighted to see Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. However, soon, the joy on their faces was replaced by worry. At this moment, the horse-faced man and the other two looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Are you Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan?¡± A cold smile appeared on the horse-faced man¡¯s face. ¡°I thought you would keep hiding. Alright, since you¡¯re out, come with us.¡± Hearing the horse-faced male cultivator¡¯s words, the expressions of Jiang Renyi and the others changed. They all looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, feeling uneasy as if something bad was about to happen. However, the couple did not have much of an expression on their faces. They just looked at the horse-faced male cultivator and the other two blankly. The horse-faced male cultivator and the other two couldn¡¯t help but frown. Suddenly, Jiang Chengxuan spoke. ¡°Fellow Daoists of the Cao family, can you explain why you attacked our Mountain-protecting Array first? Don¡¯t tell me that you don¡¯t know what it means to attack someone¡¯s Mountain-protecting Array at will.¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words stunned the horse-faced male cultivator and the other two. Clearly, they did not expect Jiang Chengxuan to remain so calm and collected when facing them. A teasing expression appeared on the horse-faced male cultivator. He said bluntly, ¡°So what if I attacked your Mountain-protecting Array? Do you have any problems with that?¡± By the time he finished speaking, his face was extremely dark. It was already embarrassing that he couldn¡¯t break the Stars Chain Array with two strikes. Now that he was questioned by Jiang Chengxuan like this, Cao Changlie, the horse-faced man, was furious. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression remained unchanged when he heard Cao Changlie¡¯s provocative words. However, what he said next left Cao Changlie and the other two dumbfounded. ¡°Attacking someone else¡¯s Mountain-protecting Array is equivalent to declaring war. On account that you¡¯re from the Cao family, I won¡¯t hold it against you. However, I¡¯ll have to cut off your arm as a punishment. As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly disappeared from the array. When he appeared again, he was already in front of Cao Changhe. Cao Changlie was furious. ¡°How dare you!¡± With that, the silver sickle let out ear-piercing whistles that caused the surrounding rocks to explode. However, Jiang Chengxuan did not care. The Golden Void Sword suddenly erupted with dazzling golden light. On the other side, the expression of the False Nascent Soul cultivator suddenly changed and he shouted sternly, ¡°Son of a b*tch, how dare you!¡± Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang! In an instant, two Level 4 Dharma treasures collided in the air. A clear sound of metal colliding and shattering entered everyone¡¯s ears. Cao Changlie¡¯s high-grade Level 4 silver sickle actually broke inch by inch in the collision with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Golden Void Sword. Before Cao Changlie could react, the Golden Void Sword flashed again. There was a whoosh. A large arm was cut off from Cao Changlie¡¯s body! With an outburst of sword Qi, the arm turned into a bloody mist in the air. ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± At the same time, the False Nascent Soul cultivator opened his mouth and spat. A red short knife flew out and dashed towards Jiang Chengxuan. He had already sentenced Jiang Chengxuan to death in his heart for cutting off an arm of his clansman. At this moment, he had already forgotten what he was here for. All he wanted to do was kill Jiang Chengxuan.. Chapter 417 - Chapter 417: Cao Familys Fear, Seven Star Appears Chapter 417: Cao Family¡¯s Fear, Seven Star Appears Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations BOOM! In midair, the red short knife erupted with an incomparable might. The shock waves shook the Stars Chain Array behind Jiang Chengxuan, and it flickered. The False Nascent Soul locked his divine sense onto Jiang Chengxuan to make sure that he had nowhere to escape. The red knife was getting closer and closer. A sharp glint flashed across Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. In the next moment, his body suddenly expanded. The wind howled wildly in all directions with him as the center. The surging blood was like a huge river, running through his entire body. Everyone seemed to have heard a violent crashing sound. It was the movement caused by the surging blood. Each of the veins on his skin was like a coiling dragon. Several mountains hundreds of meters away were immediately reduced to dust when coming in touch with the howling wind. In the blink of an eye, it covered a radius of a thousand meters. Amidst the smoke and dust, red rays of light suddenly surged out of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands. It was an external manifestation of one¡¯s Qi and blood reaching a certain level. There was a clang. The red knife collided with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s fists, and an explosion erupted. Cao Changlie, who had lost an arm, and another ninth level Golden Core cultivator called Cao Changqing were forced to take steps back by the aftershock. They did not expect Jiang Chengxuan to possess such horrifying strength. The strength two sides displayed had clearly exceeded the Golden Core realm. As long as they were within a certain range, they would be seriously injured. Of course. At this moment, the most shocked person was none other than Cao Xiuyang, the False Nascent Soul cultivator. He thought with absolute confidence that as long as he attacked, he could take Jiang Chengxuan down within a matter of seconds. Even if Jiang CHengxuan had combat strength comparable to a ninth level Golden Core, it was no exception. However, the truth was that Jiang Chengxuan was his equal opponent. It was even to the extent that he seemed to be suppressed by Jiang Chengxuan. THUD! THUD! THUD! Suddenly, Jiang Chengxuan threw three punches in a row. Every punch was like a mountain pressing down. It was also like the trampling of a ferocious beast, carrying the brute force that was difficult to resist. As a result, the light on the red knife dimmed and seemed to be on the verge of breaking. ¡°How come?¡± Cao Xiuyang¡¯s pupils constricted. In midair, he was sent flying back. Bang! Bang! Bang! He crashed through several mountains in a row, stirring up dust. Only then did his retreating figure slowly stop. ¡°You¡­¡± Looking at Jiang Chengxuan who was slowly approaching him again, Cao Xiuyang¡¯s hand that was holding the knife was trembling. The strength that Jiang Chengxuan had displayed just now was simply unbelievable. ¡°Can you talk nicely now?¡± Jiang Chengxuan asked calmly. Cao Xiuyang, Cao Changlie and Cao Changqing¡¯s expressions were extremely ugly. They were completely suppressed by a cultivator who was not even at the eighth level of the Golden Core Realm. Cao Changlie, in particular, had his arm cut off by the other party. It would be a lie to say that they were angry. Now that the three of them were at an absolute disadvantage, no matter how angry, dissatisfied, and resentful they were, it was meaningless. Moreover, Jiang Chengxuan was not their only enemy. His Dao companion was still present. Although she hadn¡¯t made a move, she should not be weak. It was obviously unrealistic for them to take the couple away today. The only thing they could do now was to wait for the next time to settle this score. ¡°Huh? Why? You¡¯re not talking anymore? Just now, I heard you say that you want me and my Dao companion to go with you. What¡¯s going on?¡± Jiang Chengxuan frowned and pretended not to know the reason. This made Cao Xiuyang and the other two look embarrassed. What else could they say? They were not as strong as Jiang Chengxuan, so it was impossible for them to forcefully take him away for interrogation. However, at this point, they also couldn¡¯t bring themselves to politely ask Jiang Chengxuan to go to the Cao family with them, especially after the intense fight just now. Even if they changed their attitude, Jiang Chengxuan wouldn¡¯t buy it. Therefore, their best solution now was to leave immediately and pretend that nothing had happened. They could discuss what to do after they returned to the Cao family. Seeing that the three of them ignored him and left, Jiang Chengxuan narrowed his eyes. Shen Ruyan came to his side and looked at the three departing figures.. She asked, Chapter 418 - Chapter 418: Cao Familys Fear, Seven Star Appears (2) Chapter 418: Cao Family¡¯s Fear, Seven Star Appears (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Husband, should we chase and get rid of them?¡± To be honest, Jiang Chengxuan had also thought of this just now. However, he decided not to in the end. If they were to publicly kill Cao Xiuyang and the others, it would truly bring a disaster to the Jiang family. This was no different from declaring war on the Cao Family. Once a war broke out, the Nascent Soul cultivators of the Cao family would definitely get involved. With the Jiang family¡¯s current foundation, fighting a war with a Nascent Soul family was seeking death. On the other hand. Even though after letting Cao Xiuyang and the others go back, the Cao family would still treat the Jiang family as targets to eliminate. However, after knowing Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s real strength, they wouldn¡¯t act rashly. At the very least, before they really figured out their background, the Cao family would not make a big move. That was indeed the case. When Cao Xiuyang, Cao Changlie and Cao Changqing returned to the Cao family and told the other members what had happened to them, the Cao family immediately took this matter seriously. They clearly did not expect that a Golden Core cultivator with such powerful strength had appeared in the Cangnan Region without them knowing it. The last person who had such strength at the late-stage Golden Core was Xuan Yang Boy hundreds of years ago. Of course. Xuan Yang Boy had already become the famous Perfected Lord Xuan Yang. It had been a long time since anyone addressed him as Xuan Yang Boy. At that time, he was almost as invincible as Jiang Chengxuan in their own realm. Even against a False Nascent Soul, he was able to defeat or even severely injure him. Now that someone similar to Xuan Yang Boy had appeared, many old members of the Cao family immediately recalled many bad memories. Cao Xiuchun, who was also at the False Nascent Soul realm, said coldly, ¡°Everyone, I believe many of you know about Perfected Lord Xuan Yang back then, right? Do you want to see another Perfected Lord Xuan Yang appear?¡± At this point, Cao Xiuchun¡¯s tone turned dark and carried a hint of killing intent. ¡°As far as I know, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Dao companion, Shen Ruyan, is not an ordinary person either. She might just be as powerful as Jiang Chengxuan. In that case, she would be the third Perfected Lord Xuan Yang. If we give them time to grow and accumulate strength, by the time they are ready, do you think we can still restrain them? You don¡¯t want to sit back and watch a second Hidden Sword Palace rise, do you?¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the expressions of many people present changed. Obviously, they had all thought of the consequences of that situation. Some people, such as Cao Xiuyang, Cao Changlie, Cao Changqing, and Cao Xuanguang, revealed unconcealed killing intent in their eyes. Cao Xiuyang said, ¡°Brother Xiuchun is right. Back then, our Cao family took Xuan Yang boy too lightly and allowed him to grow. Later, not only did he kill many of our clansmen, but he also firmly suppressed my Cao family. If we let the Jiang couple grow up, it¡¯s hard to say if the past will repeat itself.¡± His words received the approval of many people present. They felt that while the Jiang couple was still Golden Core, they should try their best to nip it in the bud. At this moment, no one cared if Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were really the murderers. Because no matter if they were or not, it would not affect their Cao family¡¯s determination to eliminate them. However, at this moment, the current head of the Cao family, Cao Changfeng, suddenly said, ¡°Everyone, I admit that what you just said makes sense. But have you ever thought that there might be people behind the Jiang couple?¡± These words immediately calmed some people who were excited. That¡¯s right. How could people like the Jiang couple not have a backer? It was also at this moment that the Cao family suddenly realized that they didn¡¯t seem to know enough about the Jiang couple and the Jiang family. At this moment, the family head, Cao Changfeng, continued, ¡°It¡¯s not necessarily that I disapprove of your idea. However, I feel that before that, we should investigate their background. Especially since our ancestors are currently in seclusion. If we disturb them rashly, I¡¯m afraid we will anger them.¡± In order to deal with the Jiang family in a foolproof way, they would have to ask their ancestors for help. At this moment, their ancestors were in seclusion. Disturbing them rashly was not a good idea. Most importantly, before asking for help, they had to have enough reason and a good understanding of their enemy. Otherwise, if their ancestors asked them about the situation and they couldn¡¯t give a ready answer, they would be punished. Seeing that there was no better way, they decided to conduct a detailed investigation on the Jiang family first. Just as the Cao family was discussing Jiang Chengxuan and his wife, Cangnan Region, Red Gorge. This was the place where the Zheng and Shu nations intersected. Because there was a red silk-like poisonous fog all year round, it was also called the Red Poison Gorge. If an ordinary cultivator entered this place without a protective treasure, they would die in less than half an hour. At this moment, in such a place, there were several cultivators wearing black cloaks and surrounded by dense demonic Qj. They were holding discs made of bones and continuously headed into the depths of the Red Gorge. The red poisonous fog that was like willow catkins landed on their bodies and was absorbed by the white bone discs in their hands. If one looked carefully, there seemed to be strands of blood flowing inside the white bone discs, making one shudder. ¡°I say, Seven Star, how much longer will it take for us to get there? We¡¯ve already followed you to several places. After this, don¡¯t tell me we have to continue to the next place.¡± At this moment, in the crowd of people in black cloaks, a young man with a demonic face suddenly looked up at an old man with a green light in his eyes. His entire body emitted a sinister and evil aura. If a cultivator from the Starlight Sect was here, or if Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were here, they would recognize him at a glance. The old man who exuded a strange and evil aura was the former Golden Core Supreme Elder of the Starlight Sect. Seven Star. When he heard the demonic youth¡¯s words, a cold smile appeared on his old face. He turned around and nodded slightly at the demonic youth. Then, he said in a hoarse and low voice, ¡°Phantom Demon, don¡¯t be anxious. We are not far from our destination. When we reach the deepest part of this place, you will not be disappointed..¡± Chapter 419 - Chapter 419: Great Demon A Thousand Years Ago, White Bone Lord Chapter 419: Great Demon A Thousand Years Ago, White Bone Lord Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After Seven Star finished speaking, the group continued forward. After walking for a few hours, They suddenly arrived in front of a bright red stone wall. Looking at the stone wall, a scarlet light suddenly appeared in Seven Star¡¯s green eyes. As he stroked the stone wall with his withered hand, he said in a low and hoarse voice, ¡°This is the place. Decades ago, I came here when the demon beasts broke out. At that time, the seal here was still quite strong. With my strength at that time, I couldn¡¯t break it. However, now, with the sacrifices we gathered in many places, it shouldn¡¯t be difficult to break this seal.¡± As he spoke, Seven Star had already placed the white bone disc in his hand in front of the bright red stone wall. Seeing this, the others followed suit and placed the white bone discs in their hands side by side in front of the bright red stone wall. After that, Seven Star took out several red flags made of white bones from his body and inserted them into a few specific spots. After doing all that, Seven Star looked at everyone and said in a deep voice, ¡°Everyone, from now on, you and I need to provide Dharmic power to the sacrificial array flags. Remember, don¡¯t stop halfway. Otherwise, it¡¯s very likely that we¡¯ll fail. At that time, all the effort that you and I have put in for so long might be wasted. Not only will we not be able to break the seal and obtain the inheritances of the ancient demonic cultivator, but we might also attract the Golden Core cultivators of the Zheng and Shu nations. They will definitely not allow the existence of such an ancient demonic cave abode. If they destroy it, it¡¯s unknown how long we have to search before finding another one. So. No matter what happens later, I hope that you can make sure the output of Dharmic power doesn¡¯t stop. Understand?¡± Upon hearing Seven Star¡¯s words, the Golden Core demonic cultivators, who were usually rebellious, nodded. Even Phantom Demon Xie Feiyang, who had previously questioned Seven Star, didn¡¯t say anything. It was true that demonic cultivators were stubborn and extremely cruel, but that did not mean that they were brainless. In the face of such a matter that concerned everyone¡¯s interests, no one wanted to mess it up. After that, Seven Star started to make hand seals. Waves of strange and evil demonic aura began to spread from his body and slowly fused into the white bone discs. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! Immediately, waves of rich blood Qi that were like a tsunami began to surge out of the white bone discs. Under Seven Star¡¯s guidance, The blood Qi quickly formed a connection with the red flags before endlessly swarming towards the bright red stone wall. ¡°Everyone, now is the time! He injected his Dharmic power into the array flags. ¡°Before the seal is broken, don¡¯t stop!¡± Hearing his words, the Golden Core demonic cultivators immediately did as they were told, injecting Dharmic power into the flags. Gradually, the red stone wall was becoming incrementally brighter. Just like that, it lasted for a few days. At this moment, ripples could be seen on the surface of the red stone wall. The ripples were created when the space inside and outside was clashing against each other. It was also a sign that the seal was about to be broken. Seeing this, everyone had a look of joy on their faces. Obviously, they couldn¡¯t wait to explore the ancient cave abode behind the door. Bang! Bang! Bang! After some time. They could clearly hear a series of dull sounds starting to come from the bright red stone wall. Accompanying this was the sound of something being squeezed and crushed. Excitement involuntarily appeared on everyone¡¯s faces. Finally. Another half a day passed. As spiritual Qi surged, a vortex-shaped blood-colored door appeared in front of everyone. ¡°It worked!¡± Everyone was excited. However, no one made the first move. They all looked at each other. In the end, their gazes landed on Seven Star. Seven Star didn¡¯t mind. He smiled faintly and immediately rushed into the blood-colored door. The others were caught off guard.. Chapter 420 - Chapter 420: Great Demon A Thousand Years Ago, Lord of Chapter 420: Great Demon A Thousand Years Ago, Lord of Blood (2) Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations Obviously, they did not expect that Seven Star would actually enter so decisively. Seeing that, the rest followed suit, entering the blood-colored door one after another. However, very quickly, a scene that shocked everyone happened. After they entered the door, what they saw was not the cave abode ruins of an ancient demonic cultivator, but a huge skeleton that was hundreds of meters tall wearing a blood-colored cloak. A terrifying aura that made one¡¯s soul tremble was emitted from the skeleton. Most importantly, they saw Seven Star kneeling in front of the huge skeleton with reverence. This immediately gave everyone a bad feeling. Suddenly, the huge skeleton spoke. ¡°Not bad, not bad. Seven Star, you didn¡¯t disappoint me. With so much high-quality blood food, my strength can more or less recover. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ve never gone back on my word. I promised you 300 years of lifespan and I¡¯ll give it to you soon.¡± Upon hearing the skeleton¡¯s words, a look of joy appeared on Seven Star¡¯s face. He knocked his head heavily on the ground and said gratefully, ¡°Thank you for your gift, Lord of Blood. In the future, I, Seven Star, will follow your lead and serve you!¡± ¡°Hahahahaha!¡± With a burst of laughter, two beams of blood light suddenly rose from the eyes of the huge skeleton. Immediately after, a huge white bone claw reached out and grabbed the body of a Golden Core demonic cultivator. Before the Golden Core demonic cultivator could react, a terrifying demonic fire suddenly rose. In the blink of an eye, the Golden Core demonic cultivator was reduced to a wisp of smoke and was sucked into the skeleton¡¯s body. Crack¡ª Gradually, traces of scarlet blood appeared on the skeleton. Then, flesh was also growing on the skeleton at a speed visible to the naked eye. Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! At the same time, the skeleton extended its sharp claws again. This time, the bodies of three Golden Core demonic cultivators were grabbed by the claws, shocking the three of them so much that they immediately shouted in fear. ¡°Senior, please spare me! We are willing to serve you as our master. Please spare us, Senior!¡± However, their shouts were useless. Under the burning of the demonic fire, the three Golden Core demonic cultivators quickly followed in the footsteps of the previous one. At this moment, the flesh on the skeleton grew noticeably faster. There was already the outline of a human figure. ¡°Ah! Run!¡± The remaining Golden Core demonic cultivators finally reacted. How was this a cave abode of an ancient demonic cultivator? This was clearly the Jaws of Death! ¡°Seven Star, you¡¯ll die a horrible death!¡± Just as they turned around and fled, two more people were grabbed by the sharp claws of the skeleton and were turned into nutrients to be absorbed. Before they died, the two of them roared angrily. They regretted believing Seven Star and following him to such a godforsaken place. ¡°Hehehe, it¡¯s your honor to be food for the Lord of Blood. Why are you so angry?¡± A strange smile appeared on Seven Star¡¯s face. He kowtowed to the skeleton and said respectfully, ¡°Lord of Blood, why don¡¯t you let me capture the rest for you?¡± The remaining Golden Core demonic cultivators who were escaping shuddered with fear. Phantom Demon Xie Feiyang¡¯s mind raced. Instead of advancing, he stopped and returned to the skeleton. Then, he knelt heavily on the ground like Seven Star and kowtowed. ¡°I¡¯m Xie Feiyang. Greetings, Lord of Blood. I¡¯m willing to be your sharpest sword and your most loyal servant.¡± Xie Feiyang¡¯s sudden actions stunned everyone. Even the skeleton¡¯s eyes that were dancing with flames were filled with interest. ¡°Interesting.¡± He suddenly stretched out his claw and grabbed Xie Feiyang. Then, he brought him closer and stared at him. He asked with interest, ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid that I¡¯ll turn you into nutrients just like the others?¡± Xie Feiyang¡¯s face was a little pale, but he still forced himself to be calm. ¡°It¡¯s my honor to be your food.¡± ¡°Hahahahaha!¡± The skeleton laughed. ¡°Interesting, really interesting.¡± As he spoke, the skeleton had already thrown Xie Feiyang to the ground and slowly said, ¡°As you wish, you can be my servant. Open up your sea of consciousness and let me cast a restriction on it.¡± Hearing this, Xie Feiyang did not hesitate at all. He immediately followed the instruction, letting the skeleton cast a restriction in his sea of consciousness. He knew very well that if he hesitated even a little, he might die here today. That was indeed the case. The skeleton nodded in satisfaction. ¡°Not bad. You didn¡¯t disappoint me.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, his claws reached out again. The last few Golden Core demonic cultivators who had yet to submit defeat were immediately pierced in the heart. This made them all scream in fear. ¡°Lord of Blood, please spare me! Lord of Blood, please spare me! We are also willing to become your subordinates and your most loyal servants!¡± ¡°Is that so? Unfortunately, it¡¯s too late!¡± A ferocious look flashed in the skeleton¡¯s eyes. Then, the fire on his claws burned bright. In less than a moment, the last few Golden Core demonic cultivators also became nutrients for his body. Chi! Chi! Chi! Chi! At the same time, complete flesh, internal organs, and skin had already formed on the skeleton. His body also began to shrink in size. After a while. His body shrunk to the size of a normal person. At this moment, he looked like a middle-aged man. However, he was still a little thin and his face was a little pale. Only his eyes still had a terrifying scarlet color. At this moment, he looked at the only two people alive, Seven Star and Xie Feiyang, and nodded in satisfaction. ¡°After being sealed by those guys for so long, I, Lord of Blood, finally have my freedom back today. Alright, tell me now. Are there any large mortal cities or cultivation sects nearby?¡± Hearing Lord of Blood¡¯s words, Xie Feiyang¡¯s heart skipped a beat. If he remembered correctly, Lord of Blood was a great demon from a thousand years ago. It was said that there were a few Nascent Soul Perfected Lords who had died in his hands. Later on, many Nascent Soul Perfected Lords joined forces to seal him. Xie Feiyang did not expect the person he encountered today to be such a famous demon. If he could prove his usefulness and be valued by this great demon, he would have a chance to condense his Nascent Soul in the future. At the thought of this, he started to tell him about the situation in the current cultivation world.. Chapter 423 - Chapter 423: Ultimate Treasure, Clasing with the Nascent Soul Chapter 423: Ultimate Treasure, Clasing with the Nascent Soul Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations upon hearing Seven Star¡¯s words, an uproar broke out among the crowd in the array. Pavilion Master Hou Dongbai snorted. Then, a sound wave that was like the sound of sword Qi swept across everyone present, silencing the uproarious crowd. ¡°Everyone, these are the words of a demonic cultivator. Don¡¯t be bewitched by them.¡± ¡¯ As he spoke, Hou Dongbai¡¯s gaze suddenly became sharp. He looked at Seven Star outside the array and said coldly, ¡°If I¡¯m not wrong, you should be Seven Star who betrayed your sect for the sake of your lifespan, right? As a Golden Core, you enjoyed the nurturing of your sect. In the end, not only did you not repay your sect, but you even colluded with the demon. What¡¯S the essential difference between you and ungrateful animals?¡± These words instantly made the smile on Seven Star¡¯s face turn incomparably The green light in his eyes suddenly intensified. ¡°Good, good, Hou Dongbai! Looks like you¡¯re determined to fight us to death.¡± In that case, let¡¯s see how long your Jade Water Sword Pavilion can last!¡± With that, he opened his mouth and spat. Boom! seven dark green demonic flames rushed towards the Ten Thousand Swords Formation. Chi! Chi! Chi! Chi! A large amount of thick fog immediately rose on the surface of the array. The dark green demonic flames were quickly obliterated. This made Seven Star¡¯s gaze turn cold. He raised his hand and swung it. A huge snake that was hundreds of feet long and burning with pale flames clashed into the array. At the same time, he did not forget to turn around and say to the others, ¡°Everyone, if you don¡¯t attack now, when are you going to?¡± Hearing his words, Xie Feiyang and the others also took out their demonic treasures. Soon, large amounts of flames rose on the Ten Thousand Swords Formation. However, a moment passed. The power of Ten Thousand Swords Formation was not greatly diminished. At this speed, even if Seven Star and the others attacked for a few months, they might not be able to really break the Ten Thousand Swords Formation. Seven Star and the others felt troubled and looked behind them for help. What was behind them was a huge skull burning with raging demonic flames. Boom! Boom! Boom! Without any unnecessary words, one after another, skulls burning with demonic flames flew out from the huge skull and smashed into Ten Thousand Swords Formation. Rumble! No matter how Seven Star and the others attacked, the Ten Thousand Swords Formation that did not change much instantly dimmed. In the array, the countless sword Qi that danced and intertwined were also obliterated greatly. Hou Dongbai, Elder Flowing Fire, and Hua Mengyou, who had just advanced to the Golden Core in recent years, could not help but feel their hearts sink. If they were to face Seven Star and the others, to be honest, they were really not afraid. y However, the problem was that behind them, there was a Nascent Soul demonic cultivator. A casual attack from the other party could bring enormous pressure to their array. This was very troublesome. If this continued, it wouldn¡¯t be long before the Ten Thousand Swords Formation was broken. At that time, no one in the Jade Water Sword Pavilion would be able to survive. BOOM! At this moment, Gu Yuefeng, who had left for the ancestral hall, flew over with an azure sword. In his hand, the blue sword seemed to have turned into an ocean, emitting a vast and domineering aura. ¡°Huh¡­ ?¡± For the first time, the Lord of Blood, who was inside the huge skull, was interested. ¡°It¡¯s actually a true treasure. I really did not expect that a true treasure would appear in this godforsaken place. It seems that this Jade Water Sword Pavilion used to have an extraordinary ancestor. y Do you want to stop me with just a true treasure? I can only say that you¡¯re too naive.¡± The true treasure that the Lord of Blood was referring to was a Level 5 Dharma treasure. Because its power and effect had already far exceeded the scope of ordinary Dharma treasures, In order to differentiate ordinary Dharma treasures, it was called true treasure. ¡°Let me see how powerful this true treasure of yours is.¡± With that, skulls burning with demonic flames attacked Ten Thousand Swords Formation again. Seeing this, Gu Yuefeng, who was holding the ultimate treasure, the Blue Sea Azure Dragon Sword, suddenly erupted with an extremely vast might, immediately after, a high-pitched sword cry was let out by the Azure Sea Azure Dragon Sword in his hand. Then, streaks of blue dragon-shaped sword Qi quickly slashed at the skulls. Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! A series of explosions sounded in the air. However, Gu Yuefeng, Hou Dongbai, and the others didn¡¯t heave a sigh of relief. b Facing the Lord of Blood¡¯s casual attack, even with the help of a Level 5 Dharma treasure, they were still at a disadvantage.. Chapter 424 - Chapter 424: Ultimate Treasure, Clasing with the Nascent Soul(2) Chapter 424: Ultimate Treasure, Clasing with the Nascent Soul(2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations boom! In the end, all the dragon-shaped sword Qi slashed out by Gu Yuefeng shattered. The remaining skulls landed on the Ten Thousand Swords Formation, causing the light of the Level 4 high-grade Mountain-protecting Array to dim again. In addition, Seven Star and the other Golden Core demonic cultivators were attacking from the side. Their array might not be able to last long before it crumbled. At this moment, the Lord of Blood lost all interest in prolonging this battle. Two blood-red glows appeared in his eyes. A low voice sounded. ¡°Since you¡¯re unwilling to submit to me, the entire Jade Water Sword Pavilion will cease to exist today.¡± After saying that, the demonic flames suddenly intensified. In the next moment, skulls that were ten times larger than before fell towards Ten Thousand Swords Formation. The terrifying might caused the earth below to crack and burn. Overwhelmed by the attack, Ten Thousand Swords Formation let out a series of sword cries. Before the attack arrived, the array had already shown signs of breaking. The flow of the earth vein and spiritual Qi became extremely chaotic. Was this the power of a Nascent Soul demonic cultivator? In the array. Hou Dongbai and the other cultivators of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion felt deep despair. Just as the skulls burning with demonic flames were about to land on Ten Thousand Swords Formation, a golden sword Qi and a five-colored sword Qi with rumbling thunder crashed into the skulls. There was a loud bang. The golden sword Qi, the five-colored sword Qi with rumbling thunder, and the many skulls burning with demonic flames perished together. ¡°Huh?¡± This scene made the Lord of Blood narrow his eyes. Seven Star and Xie Feiyang, as well as Hou Dongbai and the others were shocked. Especially when they saw who it was, the shock in their hearts multiplied. ¡°Looks like we¡¯re not too late.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who had already revealed themselves, nodded at Hou Dongbai and Gu Yuefeng. Then, the couple looked at the Lord of Blood and Seven Star. ¡°Ruyan, I¡¯ll leave Seven Star and the other scums to you.¡± Jiang Chengxuan spoke slowly. ¡°As for this Nascent Soul demon from a thousand years ago, let me see what he¡¯s made of.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Shen Ruyan hesitated for a moment before nodding. No one knew her husband¡¯s strength better than her. It was unlikely for him to defeat this Nascent Soul demonic cultivator alone. However, restraining him for a period of time shouldn¡¯t be much of a problem. Shen Ruyan rushed towards Seven Star and the other Golden Core demonic cultivators. As for Jiang Chengxuan, he charged straight towards the Lord of Blood. ¡°Interesting.¡± In the huge skull that was burning with demonic flames, the Lord of Blood looked at Jiang Chengxuan and smiled mysteriously. In the next moment, skulls burning with demonic flames flew out and attacked Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Go!¡± BOOM! Suddenly, the golden Golden Void Sword expanded to a thousand feet in size. The sword fell straight down from above. The terrifying sword Qi was as vast as a tsunami. There was a series of bangs. The skulls that were flying towards him were all shattered. Looking up from the ground, it looked like a series of blood-colored fireworks. Hou Dongbai and the other cultivators of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion were all dumbfounded. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang¡¯s strength¡­¡± Buzz! At the same time, two flames, one green and one white, suddenly began to fuse, squeeze, twist, and explode on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands. In the end, the two balls of flames became one that carried an extremely terrifying fluctuation. Jiang Chengxuan gently swung it and it flew towards the huge skull. Along the way, a long charred mark was left in the air. It was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s fire divine power, the Yin and Yang Divine Flame! ¡°What?¡± In the huge skull, the Lord of Blood¡¯s expression finally changed for the first time when he sensed the terrifying fluctuation emitted by the Yin and Yang Divine Flame. ¡°A mere Golden Core can actually unleash such a powerful divine power¡­¡± At this moment, blood-colored demonic flames descended from the sky. The power of each demonic flame exceeded the Golden Core realm. As soon as they collided with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Yin and Yang Divine Flame, the sky suddenly lit up with an extremely dazzling light. Everything within a radius of a hundred miles seemed to have been pressed on the pause button and lost all sound. It was not until a moment later that a series of earth-shattering explosions erupted, reaching as far as a radius of 50 kilometers. Rumble! In the entire sky, huge mushroom clouds that looked like nuclear explosions kept rising. The terrifying explosion destroyed all life within a radius of dozens of kilometers. On the ground, wisps of green and blood-colored flames kept burning. A long time passed, but there were no signs of it being extinguished. This was a destructive power that exceeded the Golden Core realm. Any collision of this level would be devastating to the surrounding environment. However, at this moment, what shocked everyone the most was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strength. He had actually withstood a direct attack with the Lord of Blood, a Nascent Soul demonic cultivator from a thousand years ago. One had to know that this demon was so terrifying that even many ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators did not dare to face him head-on. But now, not only did Jiang Chengxuan do it, but he even survived it. Although the Lord of Blood was not at his peak, perhaps not even a third of his peak, Even so, he was definitely not someone a mere Golden Core cultivator or a False Nascent Soul cultivator could contend with on an equal footing. ¡°Unbelievable, simply unbelievable.¡± At this moment, Hou Dongbai and the others in the Ten Thousand Swords Formation could not help but sigh. On the other side, Seven Star and the others were in greater disbelief. As for the Lord of Blood, there was no longer any expression on his face. That collision Just now undoubtedly made him feel provoked and threatened. It was a provocation from an ant to a dragon. At the same time, he felt a little afraid. Right now, Jiang Chengxuan had yet to break through to the Nascent Soul realm, but he already had such terrifying strength. If he really broke through to the Nascent Soul realm, what kind of an existence would he be? So. He must not be allowed to live! BOOM! At this moment, the huge skull suddenly expanded. A terrifying pressure pressed towards Jiang Chengxuan. At the same time. In the air, a blood-colored flying sword made of bones zapped towards Jiang Chengxuan. The might emitted by it actually caused the surrounding light to begin to distort and even be devoured. Wherever it passed, the light turned dark. ¡°That is? A true treasure-level demonic sword!¡± The expressions of Hou Dongbai and the others in the distance changed. For the first time, Jiang Chengxuan had a look of solemnity on his face. At this moment, his divine sense was already warning him crazily. It was telling him that in this situation, he could not block or dodge this attack! Chapter 425 - Chapter 425: Killing Seven Star, The Rage of the Nascent Soul Demon Chapter 425: Killing Seven Star, The Rage of the Nascent Soul Demon Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations For no reason, the fighting spirit in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart suddenly woke up. The blood in his body seemed to be surging crazily. Ever since his Golden Core tribulation, he had not experienced the feeling of being on the verge of death and having nowhere to escape for a long time. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan no longer held back. Behind him, green, red, yellow, white, and blue light suddenly soared into the sky. With a swoosh, the light instantly swept past the White Bone Sword and finally landed on the Lord of Blood. In an instant, the power of the White Bone Sword was decreased by 30%. Even the aura around the Lord of Blood, who was hiding in the huge skull, fell by 30%. This shocked him beyond words. This was the first time he had seen such a method that could reduce one¡¯s strength by 30%, even though he had more than a thousand years of experience. Most importantly, this method seemed to be able to bypass all the defenses on a cultivator. What kind of divine power was this? Just as he was feeling puzzled and in disbelief, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands had already begun to quickly form seals. Clang! Clang! In an instant, green saber beams appeared in the air. Then, they slashed at the White Bone Sword. It was another divine power of Jiang Chengxuan, the Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven-Slaying Saber. Then, he changed the hand seals. The Ruby Flame also flew towards the White Bone Sword, leaving a charred mark in the air. As the blood surged, his body, which was as tall as a person, expanded rapidly. In the blink of an eye, it had grown to a hundred feet tall. Behind him, the phantom of a dragon and an elephant flashed. The intrinsic Dharma treasure, Deep Earth Halberd, was in his hand. He raised it and smashed it with all his might. There was a rumble. Balls of dazzling flames rose one after another, forming rings of scarlet and white light. A series of explosions could be heard. The terrifying aftershocks had turned this region into hell again. Countless surging and distorted energy wreaked havoc and collided. In the end, it rushed higher into the sky and fell to the ground like a nuclear bomb. In the Ten Thousand Swords Formation. Even with the protection of the high-grade Level 4 array, Hou Dongbai and the other cultivators could still feel the ground under their feet shaking slightly. Even the Ten Thousand Swords Formation was flickering non-stop. Fortunately, the center of the explosion was far from them. Otherwise, it was hard to say what would happen to the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. Bang! Bang! Bang! Suddenly, a tall and burly figure retreated in the air. Every step he took would cause a large explosion of Qi in the air. Some of the nearby mountains below blew up. The rubble and dust that filled the sky kept rolling up. In the blink of an eye, the area within dozens of miles was covered in gray. Fortunately, after a series of attacks, Jiang Chengxuan finally blocked the true treasure-level White Bone Sword that the Lord of Blood had summoned. This made the Lord of Blood, who was inside the huge skull, have a bad feeling for the first time. He really did not expect that Jiang Chengxuan, who was only at the Golden Core realm, was able to block his fatal attack. One had to know that even an ordinary early-stage Nascent Soul Perfected Lord might perish under this attack. Didn¡¯t this mean that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s true combat strength was not inferior to an ordinary early-stage Yellow Nascent Soul Perfected Lords? If he could already erupt with such combat strength in this realm, what would happen if he really advanced to the Nascent Soul in the future? In an instant, an extremely strong killing intent filled the Lord of Blood¡¯s heart. The aura around him was also rising rapidly. Under the influence of his aura, a strange phenomenon happened. Streaks of blood-colored lightning actually struck down from the sky. This scene immediately made the hearts of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion cultivators in the distance palpitate. ¡°Ah!¡± However, at this moment, several screams suddenly came from the sky on the other side. They turned around to find that Shen Ruyan, who came with Jiang Chengxuan, had already killed several Golden Core demonic cultivators. Among them were Wan Tiansheng, Venerable Yellow Lotus and the others. Although Seven Star and Xie Feiyang were still struggling to hold on, it was obvious that they could not hold on for long. This change of event made the Lord of Blood¡¯s face darken again. Although he did not really care about the life and death of his servants, However, now was the critical moment for him to rise again. It was very necessary to have some Golden Core servants. Moreover, what the couple did was not much different from slapping him on the face in front of everyone. It was a humiliation he could take lying down.. Chapter 426 - Chapter 426: Killing Seven Star, The Rage of the Nascent Chapter 426: Killing Seven Star, The Rage of the Nascent Soul Demon (2) Translator: Henyee Translations 1 Editor: Henyee Translations Therefore, in the next moment, the skulls that were burning with demonic flames changed directions and rushed towards Shen Ruyan, wanting to kill her in midair. He did not believe that even the Dao companion of Jiang Chengxuan could also block his attack. As it turned out. He had indeed underestimated Shen Ruyan. Suddenly, a lightning mark appeared between Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyebrows. Then, the lightning elements around her suddenly surged. The intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Falling Lightning Heaven Seal, turned into streaks of lightning and slammed into the skulls. Boom, boom, boom! With the enhancement of the Lightning Mark, the might released by the Falling Lightning Heaven Seal was actually not inferior to the power of a true treasure. Under the collision, the two sides were actually evenly matched. As for Shen Ruyan, she took this opportunity to use her intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer, to attack. Rumble! Terrifying lightning streaked across the sky. Seven Star and Xie Feiyang, who couldn¡¯t react, were killed on the spot. With two clangs, their intrinsic Dharma treasures were shattered by Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Lightning Immortal Slayer. Then, the might of the sword light of the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer did not decrease. There were two ripping sounds. The sword light slashed across their bodies, cutting them and their Golden Cores into two. Since then, Seven Star, who had schemed against Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan back then, and Xie Feiyang, known as Phantom Demon, who had never been caught, died together. From then on, all the Golden Core demonic cultivators who followed the Lord of Blood were eradicated. This made the Lord of Blood furious. If he could tolerate being humiliated like this, he would bring shame on demonic cultivators. ¡°All of you deserve to die!¡± The Lord of Blood was no longer as calm as before. The power of a Nascent Soul demon completely erupted. The giant skull suddenly turned into a beam of light with a terrifying power that could burn everything. As it created a series of huge sonic booms in the air, it was already swooshing towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan! ¡°ROAR!¡± The huge skull suddenly opened its mouth and let out a high-pitched roar. In the air, visible sound waves quickly surged towards the couple. Whoosh¡ª Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Black Spirit Shield suddenly expanded to hundreds of feet in size, shielding him and Jiang Chengxuan. There was a series of bangs. The spiritual light on the Black Spirit Shield quickly dimmed. In the end, as the last bang sounded, this Level 4 defensive Dharma treasure that had accompanied him for a long time was shattered, turning into light spots that filled the sky and scattered in all directions. Fortunately, the shield bought Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan a lot of time. The couple did not hesitate or hold back at all. They immediately used the strongest trump cards they had. Crackle! Lightning suddenly rose from Shen Ruyan¡¯s body, soon covering her completely. in the blink of an eye, she completed the transformation of the Thunder Spirit True Body. in the next moment, huge lightning bolts shot out from her hands like a gun. The terrifying might dazzled the sky within a radius of 50 kilometers. In particular, the five-colored lightning bolts were the most terrifying. There seemed to be endless destruction and vitality colliding incessantly. It was another of Shen Ruyan¡¯s intrinsic divine powers. Five-elements Divine Lightning. At the same time, Jiang Chengxuan was not idle. The Yin Yang Divine Water Jade on his neck flashed. The Dharmic power that was about to dry up in his body immediately recovered. There was a whoosh. He used the Five-colored Divine Light again. in an instant, Lord of Blood¡¯s attack, be it his aura or power, decreased by another 30%. Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª This time, Jiang Chengxuan threw out three Yin and Yang Divine Flames in a row. Then, he injected all the remaining Dharmic power in his body into the Golden Void Sword. Buzz! The Golden Void Sword shone brightly, so sharp that it seemed to be able to pierce through the sky. The entire sword suddenly turned into a golden light that was thousands of feet long, carrying an energy comparable to the sun. Then, it faced the huge skull head on. In the end, several attacks collided. The entire sky was instantly painted red and white. The surroundings were suddenly devoid of sounds. It was dead quiet. After a while. Only then did the terrifying explosion erupt and spread out. In an instant, countless mountains and forests were reduced to dust. As far as the eye could see, nothing was intact. In the Ten Thousand Swords Formation. Hou Dongbai and the others were all shocked and kept gasping. Terrifying, it was really too terrifying! This might and destructive power could be said to have completely exceeded their imagination. Thinking that they wanted to use the Mountain-protecting Array and that treasure to resist the Lord of Blood just now, they felt they were being too naive. BOOM! At this moment, three figures re-appeared. However, at this moment, both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were in a miserable state. There were wounds, big or small, on their body. Especially their aura, it was obvious that it had dropped significantly. Looking at the Lord of Blood, although his robe was also a little damaged, his aura didn¡¯t weaken much. Hou Dongbai and the others couldn¡¯t help but look worried. However, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who were facing the Lord of Blood, did not change their expressions. On the other hand, the Lord of Blood had a gloomy expression. He stared at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and suddenly said sinisterly, ¡°I really didn¡¯t expect the two of you to be able to block my all-out attack. But I want to see if you can withstand my all-out attack a second time, a third time, or even a fourth or fifth time!¡± Buzz! As soon as he finished speaking, the White Bone Sword erupted with terrifying fluctuations again. The surrounding light was distorted and devoured. In the blink of an eye, the White Bone Sword had turned into a huge mouth that could devour everything. It pounced on Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Oh no!¡± The expressions of Hou Dongbai and the others in the distance changed drastically. Obviously, they knew very well that given their current condition, it was very difficult for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to withstand the Lord of Blood¡¯s second attack. However, at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked surprisingly calm. They even looked at the Lord of Blood with a hint of pity. This made the Lord of Blood¡¯s heart skip a beat. Instinctively, he sensed great danger. He could no longer care about Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. His vast divine sense immediately began to search the surroundings. Swoosh! At this moment, a brilliant sword light suddenly appeared in the Lord of Blood¡¯s divine sense. This shocked him. There was no time to think. The White Bone Sword that was aimed at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately changed direction and faced the brilliant sword light.. Chapter 427 - Chapter 427: The Great Demon Falls, Xuan Yang Bestows Treasures Chapter 427: The Great Demon Falls, Xuan Yang Bestows Treasures Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Clang! A light and crisp sound suddenly came from the air. The Lord of Blood¡¯s extraordinary White Bone Sword was suddenly split into two in the middle. Then, the sharpness of the sword light did not decrease. There was a swish. The layers of defense around the Lord of Blood were torn apart. Just as he was about to be split into two, the Lord of Blood suddenly turned into a thread of blood and quickly fled backwards. In the end, the sword light destroyed a large portion of the blood thread. Only a small part of the blood thread was left. When it was safe, the blood thread transformed into the appearance of the Lord of Blood. However, at this moment, his aura was no longer what it used to be. Not only did he look dispirited, but his face had also turned as pale as paper. He looked straight ahead with fear in his eyes. Over there, a barefooted person in linen clothes who looked like a seven or eight-year-old child was walking over step by step. Who else could it be but Perfected Lord Xuan Yang of the Hidden Sword Palace? Without another word, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan stepped forward and bowed respectfully to Perfected Lord Xuan Yang. ¡°Greetings, Senior Xuan Yang!¡± A rare smile appeared on Perfected Lord Xuan Yang¡¯s face. He nodded at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°You don¡¯t have to be so polite. Back then, I knew that you were going to be something. From the looks of it, you did not disappoint me.¡± As he spoke, he threw out two pills to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Take these two healing pills. Leave the rest to me.¡± As he spoke, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang¡¯s gaze was already on the Lord of Blood and his expression instantly turned indifferent. He said leisurely, ¡°Lord of Blood, right? I¡¯ve heard of your name before. Why don¡¯t you sleep forever? It¡¯s no longer your era. That way, you can save me some time and energy to kill you. Isn¡¯t that good for both of us?¡± Perfected Lord Xuan Yang said that as a matter of course. The Lord of Blood¡¯s eyebrows twitched. Even though he knew that he was not a match for the Nascent Soul in front of him, he was still filled with anger. ¡°Why? Did I say anything wrong?¡± Perfected Lord Xuan Yang did not care how Lord of Blood felt. He took a step forward, and his originally calm gaze suddenly became penetrating sharp. ¡°However, since you¡¯re already out, you definitely won¡¯t be willing to go back if I ask you to. In that case, I¡¯ll do you the favor to send you back.¡± With that, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang raised his hand gently. There was a buzz. A blinding white light suddenly appeared. The Lord of Blood¡¯s pupils constricted. Alarm bells rang in his head. There was no time to think. A flag made of human bones with countless blood patterns on its surface appeared in his hand. He waved it, releasing lots of skeletons. By a rough estimation, there were hundreds and thousands of these skeletons. Moreover, the strength of each of them had reached the peak of the Golden Core realm. In particular, the aura emitted by the three skeletons in the lead had reached the Nascent Soul realm! ¡°Hiss!¡± Even Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but gasp when he saw this. He did not expect the Lord of Blood to have such a trump card. Fortunately, he had the foresight to inform Perfected Lord Xuan Yang about this early. Otherwise, even if he and Shen Ruyan could escape from the Lord of Blood, the five nations of the Cangnan would still be razed to the ground by him. Chi! Chi! Chi! However, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang¡¯s face remained unchanged in the face of so many skeletons. Under the effect of the dazzling white light, the skeletons cracked and shattered like paper. In a moment, only the three skeletons that had reached the Nascent Soul were left. However, they could not last long either and were quickly reduced to nothingness. Seeing this, the Lord of Blood¡¯s face was filled with disbelief. One had to know that the wave of skeletons just now was a foundation that he had accumulated for countless years. But in the end¡­ Lord of Blood did not dare to continue thinking about it. Without any hesitation, he turned into a blood light and fled into the distance. Perfected Lord Xuan Yang snorted. He raised his hand and gently slashed. There was a swish. A white sword Qi shot out from his hand. The Lord of Blood, who had already fled a distance away, suddenly felt the shadow of death approaching rapidly. This made his eyes fill with fear. Where did this monster come from? How could he have such terrifying strength? Whoosh¡ª Suddenly, his body turned into countless blood threads and shot in all directions, hoping to escape. However, the white sword Qi that chased after him also split into countless sword Qi.. Chapter 428 - Chapter 428: The Great Demon Falls, Xuan Yang Bestows Chapter 428: The Great Demon Falls, Xuan Yang Bestows Treasures (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°How come?¡± Just as this thought flashed through the Lord of Blood¡¯s mind, the blood threads that he had transformed into were destroyed by the splitting sword Qi one by one. BOOM! A spiritual Qi tide suddenly spread across the sky. Immediately after, spiritual rain poured down. When the rain landed on the dead ground, it immediately caused the ground to regain its vitality. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Hou Dongbai knew that the Nascent Soul demon had really died. That was because the phenomenon happening at the moment was a phenomenon that only happened after a Nascent Soul Perfected Lord died and the spiritual Qi in his body returned to the world. No matter which cultivator it was, righteous or evil, as long as they cultivated to the Nascent Soul, they would have absorbed a great amount of Spiritual Qi. So. At that moment, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang appeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. He glanced at the two of them and smiled faintly. ¡°You¡¯ve made a great contribution this time. Tell me, is there anything you especially want?¡± Hearing Perfected Lord Xuan Yang¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan knew that they did not need to stand on ceremony. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Senior Xuan Yang, do you have a high-grade body tempering spiritual item and a high-grade lightning-type spiritual item?¡± ¡°Well¡­ A body tempering and lightning-type spiritual item?¡± Perfected Lord Xuan Yang looked at the two of them again and thought for a moment before taking out two items from his body. A bottle of light purple blood essence and an inner core that flickered with lightning. ¡°This bottle of blood essence is the blood essence of a Level 5 Purple Flood Python. It should be very helpful to your body tempering technique. As for this lightning-type inner core, it¡¯s the inner core of a Level 5 Lightning Barbarian Rhinoceros. You can use it as a supplementary material, cultivate your technique, or fuse it into your Dharma treasure.¡± Seeing what Perfected Lord Xuan Yang took out, both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were shocked. To be honest, Jiang Chengxuan was only asking for a high-grade Level 4 spiritual item. Unexpectedly, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang took out two Level 5 items. Moreover, they were all rather precious Level 5 spiritual items. This was really¡­ The couple could not help but look at each other before bowing to Perfected Lord Xuan Yang and thanking him. ¡°Thank you for the treasures, Senior Xuan Yang!¡± Perfected Lord Xuan Yang nodded. ¡°You don¡¯t have to be so polite. Speaking of which, I have to thank you. If you hadn¡¯t stalled the Lord of Blood and informed me in advance, I might not have been able to make it. At that time, once he recovered to his peak state, it wouldn¡¯t be so easy to kill him.¡± At that point, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang seemed to have thought of something and continued to say to the two of them, ¡°By the way, I heard that there seems to be some conflict between you and the Cao family?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were surprised. They didn¡¯t expect this matter to have already reached Perfected Lord Xuan Yang. They did not hide anything and immediately told Perfected Lord Xuan Yang about Cao Xiuyang and the others coming to the Jiang family that day. Perfected Lord Xuan Yang nodded. ¡°I won¡¯t ask about anything more specific. In short, you have to be careful. In particular, if you want to leave your territory, you have to be wary of the Liu family in the state of Hai and the Lu family in the state of Lu. As far as I know, they also want you dead. They did not come rashly because they were wary of me. However, as long as you go out of your territory, they won¡¯t hesitate to make a move. You have to be careful.¡± From the sound of it, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang seemed to have already warned the Liu family of the state of Hai and the Lu family of the state of Lu. No wonder the only family that came to the Jiang family that day was the Cao family. Moreover, the ones sent were in the Golden Core and False Nascent Soul. Their Nascent Soul ancestor did not appear. Was this also because of Perfected Lord Xuan Yang? As if reading their minds, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang could not help but smile. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, that ancestor of the Cao family is currently in seclusion. Unless it¡¯s a matter of life and death for the Cao family, he won¡¯t come out.¡± I see. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately understood. They thanked Perfected Lord Xuan Yang again. No matter what, if not for this person, the Liu and Lu families would have long come knocking on the door like the Cao family. Furthermore, they had every reason to believe that they wouldn¡¯t just send Golden Core or False Nascent Soul cultivators. Next, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang told the couple something else. When it was about time, he left the Cangnan Region. It was only at this moment that Hou Dongbai, Gu Yuefeng, Hua Mengyou, and the others of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion came to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and said gratefully, ¡°Thank you for saving us, Fellow Daoist Jiang and Fellow Daoist Shen!¡± Obviously, they knew very well that if it weren¡¯t for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, the Jade Water Sword Pavilion would cease to exist today. Pavilion Master Hou said, ¡°In the future, if Fellow Daoist Jiang and Fellow Daoist Shen need our help, the entire Jade Water Sword Pavilion will do our best.¡± Hearing that, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could not help but smile. Jiang Chengxuan shook his head and said, ¡°Pavilion Master Hou, you¡¯re being too serious. If you want to thank anyone, you should thank Senior Xuan Yang. If not for him, we wouldn¡¯t be a match for Lord of Blood.¡± However, Hou Dongbai insisted. ¡°No matter what, your kindness to the Jade Water Sword Pavilion is undeniable. Everyone in the Jade Water Sword Pavilion will remember it. Again. In the future, if the two of you need anything, please feel free to tell us and we will not hold back from helping you.¡± Seeing how insistent they were, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t refuse anymore. Instead, they nodded with a smile. At the same time, many streaks of light suddenly flew towards them from the distant sky. It made sense. How could such an earth-shattering battle not alarm the other cultivators in the Cangnan Region? Especially the Heavenly Yue Sect in the Liang Nation, as well as independent Golden Cores like Kun Xu and Hai Zhen. They felt it even more clearly. At this moment, they were the first to arrive. As time passed, the Golden Cores from the Yan and Yun would arrive too. When the streaks of light approached, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Hou Dongbai, and Gu Yuefeng went up to them. As expected, the people who came were Golden Cores of the Heavenly Yue Sect, as well as Kun Xu and Hai Zhen. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, Fellow Daoist Shen, Pavilion Master Hou, Fellow Daoist Gu¡­¡± Immediately, these people cupped their fists and greeted Jiang Chengxuan and the others. In the end, Li Mingkong from Heavenly Yue Sect went to the point. He looked at the land not far away that was filled with traces of a battle and said with a solemn expression, ¡°Fellow Daoists, did a high-level battle happen here just now¡­?¡± Chapter 429 - Chapter 429: Unification, Cangnan Alliance, First Alliance Leader Chapter 429: Unification, Cangnan Alliance, First Alliance Leader Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Hou Dongbai, and Gu Yuefeng looked at each other. Finally, Hou Dongbai nodded and said, ¡°That¡¯s right. A battle at the Nascent Soul level did break out here just now.¡± Then, Hou Dongbai told everyone roughly what happened. Hearing that, they couldn¡¯t help but gasp. Just now, they felt an extremely powerful outburst of fluctuation from the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. However, they did not expect the fluctuation to be caused by two Nascent Souls. What was more, one of them was Perfected Lord Xuan Yang from the Hidden Sword Palace. Of course. The most shocking and unbelievable thing was Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s strength. The two of them worked together and temporarily managed to hold back the Nascent Soul demon. What did thsi mean? Did this mean that the couple¡¯s current strength was almost comparable to a Perfected Lord? For a moment, everyone¡¯s gaze fell on Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. It was also at this moment that the two of them looked at the distant sky. There. A few familiar lights were speeding over. Everyone could not help but follow their gazes. However, they did not see anything, nor did they sense anything with their divine sense. Only until those streaks of light were hundreds of kilometers away were they sensed by a few of them. This left everyone stunned even more. Was the difference between them and the couple already so great? Even though they did not want to admit it, they had to because the truth was right in front of them. Soon, the streaks of light approached and landed. They were cultivators who had rushed over from the Yan and Yun, some of whom were friends with the couple, such as Zheng Pelong, Meng Lanzhu, and Duan Yidao. Just like Li Mingkong and the others who had arrived previously, Zheng Pelong and the others were also extremely shocked when they found out what had happened. The only difference was that Zheng Pelong was not envious of Jiang Chengxuan and his wife¡¯s strength. Instead, he expressed admiration and joy from the bottom of his heart. After the shock subsided, Duan Yidao from the Yan Nation said, ¡°Everyone, do you know what¡¯s happening in Zheng and Shu now?¡± No one present knew much about it. Elder Flowing Fire of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion said, ¡°Brother Duan, your Yan Nation is the closest to those two nations. Did you find anything?¡± Originally, he wasn¡¯t expecting an answer. However, Duan Yidao said with a nod, ¡°Before I came over, I did hear something. It¡¯s said that most of the Golden Core sects and families in Zheng and Shu have been destroyed.¡± ¡°What?¡± Everyone revealed a shocked expression upon hearing that. They found it unbelievable that so many Golden Core sects and families in the Zheng and Shu would be destroyed so easily. One had to know that there were more than eight Golden Core forces in the two nations. But soon, they recalled the terrifying fluctuation they had felt earlier. Especially the cultivators of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. They knew the strength of the Nascent Soul demon more than the others. With his methods and strength, it was probably not particularly difficult for him to destroy a handful of Golden Core forces. They knew that if not for Jiang Chengxuan and his wife and Perfected Lord Xuan Yang, the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and even the Heavenly Yue Sect would not have been able to last long. At the thought of this, everyone¡¯s faces had a solemn expression. At this moment, Zheng Pelong said, ¡°Everyone, this matter is very important. To be safe, I suggest that we go to Zheng and Shu to confirm the situation personally.¡± No one had any objections to Zheng Pelong¡¯s suggestion. At that moment, they discussed the areas they were responsible for investigating before heading towards Zheng and Shu. A few days later. Everyone gathered again. Moreover, the number of people this time was clearly more than before. Everyone had a rather solemn expression. Duan Yidao was right. After investigating for the past few days, they did not see a Golden Core cultivator in the territory of Zheng and Shu. Even if there were some lucky survivors, they would probably have fled by now. At least for a long time, they would never come back. Now, there is a huge problem to be solved. How should they deal with such a huge territory? Chapter 430 - Chapter 430: Unification, Cangnan Alliance, First Alliance Chapter 430: Unification, Cangnan Alliance, First Alliance Leader(2) Translator: Henyee Translations I Editor: Henyee Translations They couldn¡¯t just leave it empty, right? That would be too wasteful. Most importantly, without the eight Golden Core forces of Zheng and Shu, how were they going to defend the demon beast riot in the near future? Could it be that they were going to let those demon beasts take up the territory of Zheng and Shu? Then how many mortals would die? So. Zheng and Shu could not be left unattended. They had to find a way to integrate them. Otherwise, when the demon beast riot broke out in the future, it would be very difficult for them to take care of it. Moreover, there was another important question that no one had mentioned so far. That was, it was impossible for them to leave the enormous resources in Zheng and Shu ownerless or give them to others. ¡°Everyone, feel free to express your opinion on how we should deal with this matter.¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan was the first to break the silence. As the person with the highest strength among them, no one would have any objections to what he said. However, the interests and profits involved in this matter were too great. A while passed and still no one spoke. Jiang Chengxuan was not in a hurry. He just waited. After a while, Pavilion Master Hou finally broke the silence. He said, ¡°I think it¡¯s obviously not sustainable if we continue to operate as separate nations.¡± These words made everyone¡¯s hearts skip a beat. Yu Haoji from the Heavenly Yue Sect said, ¡°Then what do you propose, Pavilion Master Hou¡­?¡± Everyone looked at Hou Dongbai. Hou Dongbai said, ¡°My suggestion is to unify. ¡°Unify?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Hou Dongbai nodded. ¡°From now on, our Cangnan Region will no longer be divided into Liang, Yun, Yan, Zheng, and Shu nations. There¡¯s only the unified Cangnan Alliance. What do you think? ¡°Cangnan Alliance?¡± Hearing Hou Dongbai¡¯s words, everyone subconsciously frowned. They did not expect Hou Dongbai to make such a suggestion. At this moment, Daoist He Yun from Yun Nation¡¯s North Cloud Sect said, ¡°Then what about our inheritances? Are we going to hand them over to the Cangnan Alliance too?¡± Clearly, what Daoist He Yun was worried about was also what many people present were worried about. The notion of unification was approved by everyone. However, the biggest problem was the inheritance of each family and sect. After all, not everyone was willing to give up their inheritance. ¡°I don¡¯t think that¡¯s necessary.¡± Hou Dongbai spoke again. ¡°The main purpose of creating an alliance is to make sure we can utilize our strength optimally. As for the inheritances, I personally feel that you can keep them. Moreover, in terms of independence, you will not be too restricted. The only thing you need to do is obey what the Alliance Leader says This is the core and also the principle. Of course, he who can become the leader of the Cangnan Alliance will definitely be a person with charisma who can convince everyone. Here, I suggest that Fellow Daoist Jiang be the first Alliance Leader of the Cangnan Alliance.¡± Hearing this, everyone subconsciously looked at Jiang Chengxuan. Suddenly, someone smiled and nodded. ¡°Pavilion Master Hou is right. I agree with you.¡± It was Zheng Pelong. He did not care about those gazes on him. At the same time, Duan Yidao from the Yan Nation also expressed his stance. ¡°I don¡¯t have any opinion either.¡± Seeing that Zheng Pelong and Duan Yidao had expressed their stance one after another, Wen Shujun, Li Mingkong, and the others from the Heavenly Yue Sect expressed their opinions too. Seeing that more and more people agreed with Hou Dongbai¡¯s suggestion to let Jiang Chengxuan be the first Alliance Leader of the Cangnan Alliance, the others didn¡¯t suggest otherwise and agreed. The only one who hadn¡¯t expressed his opinion was Jiang Chengxuan. No matter what the others thought, it was meaningless if Jiang Chengxuan was unwilling. Fortunately, Jiang Chengxuan did not refuse. After all, whether it was for himself or the entire Jiang family, it was more beneficial than harmful. He naturally had no reason to refuse. Hence, this matter was decided. Next, everyone discussed details such as the alliance system as well as how the resources in Zheng and Shu should be divided. Here, the Jiang family undoubtedly took the majority. Fortunately, he still had two mid-stage Golden Core puppets. With these two puppets and the cultivators of the Jiang family and the Shen family, it should not be a problem to stabilize Zheng and Shu. After the discussion was over, they did not stay any longer and returned. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were no exception. As soon as the two of them returned to the Jiang family, they called Jiang Renyi and all the Violet Palace elders of the Jiang family over and told them about the establishment of the Cangnan Alliance. This change of event was undoubtedly a huge blow to Jiang Renyi and the others. However, at the same time, they also realized that if they could grasp this opportunity, it would definitely be a leap for the entire Jiang family. After making arrangements for the Jiang family, the couple went to Mount Ether to see Shen Yuanlong and chatted with him for a long time. It wasn¡¯t until everything was arranged that the couple entered their respective cave abodes to begin their seclusion. Be it for the Cangnan Alliance, dealing with the future demon beast riot, or facing the Nascent Souls in the future, there was something important that could not be delayed. It was increasing strength. Only when their strength increased would they have the ability to deal with all unpredictable events in the future. At this moment. In Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave abode. He had already taken out the bottle of Level 5 Demon Emperor¡¯s blood essence. From this bottle of blood essence, Jiang Chengxuan felt the pressure of a Nascent Soul demon beast. If it was an ordinary Golden Core cultivator, not to mention using it to temper his body, just the pressure alone was enough to make him unable to move. This was not an exaggeration. One had to know that the difference in realm was not something that could be overcome just by will. Of course. For the current Jiang Chengxuan, there was no such problem. Not to mention a mere bottle of Level 5 Demon Emperor¡¯s blood essence, even if it was a real Level 5 Demon Emperor, with his current strength, he could perfectly face it head-on. ¡°ROAR!¡± As soon as Jiang Chengxuan opened the bottle of blood essence, a purple demon beast that looked like a flood python suddenly condensed at the mouth of the bottle. This was the remnant of the Demon Emperor¡¯s soul left behind in this bottle of blood essence. Although it was only a wisp of soul, it was enough to make ordinary Golden Core cultivators scared out of their wits on the spot. However, Jiang Chengxuan was unmoved. He flicked his finger. There was a buzz. He poured the bottle of purple Level 5 Demon Emperor blood essence into a large bucket of boiling water that he had prepared in advance.. Chapter 431 - Chapter 431: Fifteen Years Later, News of the Sun Crystal Trip to the state of Yan ’ Chapter 431: Fifteen Years Later, News of the Sun Crystal Trip to the state of Yan ¡¯ Translator: Henyee Translations , Editor: Henyee Translations Gulp, gulp¡ª In an instant, the entire bucket of boiling water turned purple. A burst of fragrance immediately filled the entire cave abode. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan did not hesitate at all and immediately jumped into the bucket of boiling water that had already turned purple. Chi! Chi! Chi! Chi! At this moment, a thick white fog rose in the cave abode. The high temperature caused the surrounding rock walls to have a faint charred color. Just like that. When the color of the water in the bucket turned transparent again, Jiang Chengxuan emitted a terrifying pressure. He clenched his fingers gently. An invisible bolt of lightning appeared in the air. Accompanying this was a gust of wind. At this moment, the power in his body had already far exceeded the Golden Core and reached an unimaginable level. BOOM! He tried to clench his fists again. Jiang Chengxuan was already certain that his body tempering technique was infinitely close to Level 5. He only needed a suitable opportunity to bring his body tempering cultivation to Level 5. After familiarizing himself with his condition, Jiang Chengxuan had no intention of coming out of seclusion. Instead, he calmed down and began to cultivate. At the same time, he took out his talisman brush, preparing to advance his talisman-making skill to Level 4. Time passed slowly. In the blink of an eye, it was fifteen years later. In the past 15 years, not only had Jiang Chengxuan cultivated to the eighth level of the Golden Core, Moreover, his talisman-making skill had also advanced to Level 4. Just as he raised his talisman-making skill to Level 4, the familiar system notification sounded in his mind. [Ding.] [Congratulations, host. You have raised your talisman-making skill to Level 4. You have obtained an Enlightenment Talisman and a talisman to advance the Heavenly Flame.] The usefulness of the former was self-evident. As for the latter, after using this talisman, he could advance the Heavenly Flame he had. Without any hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan immediately used this talisman to let his Ruby Flame successfully complete its advancement. BOOM! The moment Ruby Flame was upgraded, a terrifying high temperature that was enough to threaten Nascent Soul cultivators was emitted from it. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Ruby Flame had reached Level 5, something that could begin to threaten a Yellow Nascent Soul cultivator if they weren¡¯t careful. It was almost time to go out. Putting away the Ruby Flame in his hand, Jiang Chengxuan quickly left his cave abode. Outside, Jiang Chengxuan saw Shen Ruyan, who had come out of seclusion before him. Soon, Jiang Chengxuan sensed something different from Shen Ruyan. He was surprised. ¡°Ruyan, your cultivation¡­¡± Shen Ruyan smiled and nodded at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Thanks to the help of that Level 5 Inner Core, I entered the ninth level of the Golden Core before you.¡± This is really worth celebrating.¡± Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but reveal joy. The couple immediately began to talk about their gains from their seclusion over the years. After their conversation ended, they called Jiang Renyi and the others over and began to ask about the situation in the Jiang family over the years. The Jiang family was developing steadily. The overall situation was not bad. There were two more Violet Palace cultivators. Jiang Rendao¡¯s cultivation had already broken through to the late-stage Violet Palace. The couple¡¯s personal disciple, Jiang Anran, was indeed talented. In just 15 years, she caught up to most people and had already reached the mid-stage of the Violet Palace. If nothing went wrong, in about 50 years, the two of them should be able to consider forming their Golden cores. The others¡¯ cultivation also increased to varying degrees. In addition, it was worth mentioning that Jiang Dongbai, who was very talented in mechanical beasts, could already refine high-grade Level 2 mechanical beasts. According to him, as long as he was given more time, making Level 3 mechanical beasts should not be a problem. ¡°By the way¡­¡± At this moment, the family head, Jiang Renyi, seemed to have thought of something extremely important. ¡°Granduncle, you asked us to pay attention to the news about the Sun Crystal and the Eternal Heaven Crystal. Now, there¡¯s already news about the Sun Crystal. According to the news sent back by our clansmen outside, an auction will be held in the state of Yan, which is not far from the state of Yu. There, you should be able to find the Sun Crystal.¡± A long time ago, many members of the Jiang family had been secretly sent to the states of Yu and Kang to gather information. After all, the Cangnan Region they were in was too small and remote. Cultivation resources were even more limited. Many treasures that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan wanted were almost impossible to find in the Cangnan Region. Therefore, it was necessary to have some scouts gathering information in various places.. Chapter 432 - Chapter 432: Fifteen Years Later, News of the Sun Crystal, Chapter 432: Fifteen Years Later, News of the Sun Crystal, Trip to the state of Yan (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations When Jiang Chengxuan heard Jiang Renyi¡¯s words, his heart skipped a beat. He knew that the state of Yan that Jiang Renyi mentioned was a large state about the same size as the state of Yu. The Flaming Cloud Sect located in the state of Yu was not inferior to the Hidden Sword Palace. However, if he wanted to go to the state of Yan, he had to pass through the territory of the state of Lu. Even if he could hide their way through the state of Lu, he and Shen Ruyan would definitely be discovered by the cultivators of the state of Lu if they showed up in the state of Yan for the auction. At that time, a fight was unavoidable between the two sides. But even so, Jiang Chengxuan still decided to go to the state of Yan. It was because the Sun Crystal was too important to him. If he missed this opportunity, he did not know how long he would have to wait. Perhaps, at the auction, there would be something else they needed. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan instructed Jiang Renyi and the others something. When it was about time, the couple did not hesitate anymore. They left Mount Mystic Tai and headed in the direction of the state of Yan. With their current speed, under normal circumstances, it only would take about a month or so to traverse a large state. This time, it took the couple about two and a half months to reach the state of Yan. As soon as they arrived at the state of Yan, the couple felt the rich fire essence here. Compared to other places, the fire essence here was at least 20% higher. Moreover, this was only the periphery of the state of Yan. As they went deeper, the density of fire essence would continue to increase. Cultivating fire attribute cultivation techniques or comprehending fire attribute divine powers in such a place would definitely be twice the result with half the effort. They took several teleportation arrays in a row and passed several large cultivation cities. On the third day, they finally arrived at the central city of the state of Yan, Flaming Cloud City. Not long after they arrived in Flaming Cloud City, the couple sensed a few secret gazes on them. This made the two of them frown. Without revealing anything, the two of them extended their divine senses. Soon, they noticed a few figures hundreds of meters away. What surprised them was that among the figures, two were Golden Core cultivators. The couple didn¡¯t choose to alert the enemy. They followed the normal procedure and found a Level 4 cave abode to stay in for the time being. After that, the two of them concealed themselves and quietly left the cave abode. Outside. The few people who had been following Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan saw that they had already entered the cave abode, so they did not intend to stay any longer. They left one person behind to keep an eye on the cave abode. The others followed the two Golden Core cultivators back to their base in Flaming Cloud City. However, what they did not notice was that after they returned to their base in Flaming Cloud City, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan also appeared. Glancing at the plaque and the surrounding environment, the couple could basically confirm that the people who were following them just now should be the Lu family from the state of Lu. It seemed that they had been discovered by the Lu family when they were riding the teleportation arrays. However, they weren¡¯t too worried because fights were prohibited in Flaming Cloud City. At that thought, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan left quietly. Without alerting anyone, they returned to their cave abode. At the same time. When those returned to their base, several people immediately came up to them. The person in the lead was Lu Xingyun, who had gone to the Nova Waters with Cao Xiuchun and the others. His cultivation had reached False Nascent Soul. ¡°Wancheng, Wanhai, how is it? Did you find anything?¡± Lu Xingyun looked at the two Golden Core cultivators and asked anxiously. Lu Wancheng and Lu Wanhai nodded excitedly. ¡°Ninth Granduncle, we have spotted the couple. The information we received from those teleportation arrays was correct.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Hearing their answers, Lu Xingyun and the other cultivators of the Lu Family were overjoyed. One of the slightly thin Lu family cultivators couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Ninth Granduncle, since we¡¯re sure that they¡¯re in Flaming Cloud City, can we just¡­?¡± As he spoke, he did a throat-slitting gesture. The others also looked at Lu Xingyun. However, Lu Xingyun shook his head with a serious expression. ¡°I¡¯m afraid that won¡¯t do. Don¡¯t forget that we are not in the state of Yu, but Flaming Cloud City. Once we violate the rules here, even if we are from the Lu family, the Flaming Cloud Sect will not let us off.¡± -So what should we do? It wasn¡¯t easy to find them. Are we just going to let them go?¡± Someone couldn¡¯t help but ask. However, Lu Xingyun was calm. He said, ¡°What¡¯s the hurry? I don¡¯t believe that they came all the way to Flaming Cloud City just to take a look. If I¡¯m not wrong, their true purpose in coming here is probably to participate in that large-scale auction. In this case, you and I just have to wait patiently. Wait for the auction to end and for them to leave Flaming Cloud City. Meanwhile, we¡¯ll get someone to secretly keep an eye on them just in case.¡± Upon hearing this, the cultivators of the Lu family finally reacted. Everyone could not help but look enlightened. ¡°By the way¡­¡± At this moment, Lu Xingyun seemed to have thought of something. He continued, ¡°The person watching them has to be good at hiding and his cultivation can¡¯t be too low.¡± At this point, Lu Xingyun immediately looked at a Golden Core cultivator with a serious expression and said, ¡°Wanming, other than me, you have the highest cultivation level here. Moreover, you¡¯re good at hiding. You¡¯ll be in charge of following them. After this matter is over, I will definitely report it to the family and give you the credit.¡± Hearing Lu Xingyun¡¯s words, Lu Wanming immediately nodded. However, soon, a hesitant expression appeared on his face. He said, ¡±Ninth Granduncle, I heard that some time ago, a Nascent Soul demon seemed to have appeared in Cangnan Region and was held back by that couple till Perfected Lord Xuan Yang arrived and killed that demon. Until now, no one knew if this was true. I asked around for a long time but couldn¡¯t find out anything. I¡¯m just a little worried now.. What if the rumors are true? Wouldn¡¯t it be too risky for us to deal with that couple?¡± Chapter 435 - Chapter 435: Deal, 17 Million, Cultivators Intercept, Killing Spree! Chapter 435: Deal, 17 Million, Cultivators Intercept, Killing Spree! Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations As soon as Perfected Lord Chi Yun finished speaking, the cultivators present started bidding. ¡°Two million spiritual stones!¡± ¡°Four million spiritual stones!¡± ¡°Five million spiritual stones!¡± In no time, the price of this set of Five Elements True Technique was raised to five million spiritual stones. And this was clearly just the beginning. As time passed, the price of this Five Elements True Technique continued to increase. After a while. The price had reached a shocking eight million spiritual stones. And it was still rising. ¡°8.3 million!¡± ¡°8,7 million!¡± ¡°9.2 million!¡± ¡°Ten million!¡± Many low-level cultivators gasped. They had never dreamed that an item could reach such a terrifying number. This was a price they might not be able to earn if they worked hard for ten lifetimes. ¡°15 million spiritual stones!¡± Suddenly, someone shouted. Hearing this price, the cultivators who had been adding the price by thousands could not help but be shocked. They all turned around. The person who had just bid 15 million was a cultivator at the eighth level of the Golden Core. Beside him sat a female cultivator at the ninth level of the Golden Core. It was Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. At this moment, the two of them faced everyone¡¯s surprised, scrutinizing, cold, threatening, angry, and curious gazes. Their expressions did not change at all. On the other hand, Lu Xingyun and the other cultivators of the Lu family frowned. Obviously, they did not expect Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to be interested in the Five Elements True Technique and bid 15 million in such a high-profile manner. After this, even if they failed to obtain the Five Elements True Technique, they would still be targeted by some people. 15 million spiritual stones was simply too large a number to not get tempted. ¡°15 million spiritual stones! That Fellow Daoist offered 15 million spiritual stones. Is there anyone else who wants to bid higher?¡± Perfected Lord Chi Yun¡¯s voice sounded. However, this time, there was clearly a hint of excitement in his voice. The price of this Five Elements True Technique had already exceeded his initial expectations. He hoped that the price would reach a new high. Only after a while did someone call out a price. ¡°16 million spiritual stones!¡± ¡°17 million!¡± Unexpectedly, as soon as the price of 16 million was offered, Jiang Chengxuan immediately shouted 17 million. This time, no one made another bid. Some people¡¯s eyes flickered. Clearly, they were thinking of a plan. There were also some people who sneered with meaningful gazes. It was also obvious what they were thinking. After a while. Perfected Lord Chi Yun, who was in charge of hosting the auction, finally slammed down the gavel in his hand. ¡°17 million going once! 17 million going twice! 17 million going thrice! Congratulations to that Fellow Daoist for obtaining the final item of this auction, the Five Elements True Technique!¡± ¡°Phew¡­¡± At the same time, Jiang Chengxuan heaved a sigh of relief. To be honest, if the price continued to get higher, he might have to consider selling some of his treasures. After all, spending more than 20 million spiritual stones in this auction was clearly his limit. Many Nascent Soul Perfected Lords might not even have as much as him. After Jiang Chengxuan received the Five Elements True Technique, he and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t stay any longer and quickly left the auction venue. At the same time, the couple felt that the moment they left the auction venue, almost dozens of gazes were fixed on them. This was expected. Who wouldn¡¯t be tempted to snatch a Nascent Soul cultivation technique for free? Moreover, during this auction, they had revealed a message that they were rich. Even if they failed to obtain the Five Elements True Technique, their wealth was enough to make people have designs on them. It seemed that there was something to deal with later. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. Then, they returned to their cave abode in Flaming Cloud City. No matter what, before they left Flaming Cloud City, no one would dare to attack them. That was indeed the case. Seeing Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan enter their cave abode, those who were following closely behind immediately hid themselves. However, what they didn¡¯t realize was that following Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan was by no means an easy task.. Chapter 436 - Chapter 436: Deal, 17 Million, Cultivators Intercept, Chapter 436: Deal, 17 Million, Cultivators Intercept, Killing Spree! (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Not long after the couple entered their cave abode, they quietly left Flaming Cloud City without attracting anyone¡¯s attention. Only when Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan took several teleportation arrays were they informed that the couple was no longer in their cave abode. ¡°Damn it, we almost let them escape.¡± Lu Xingyun said with lingering fear. If he hadn¡¯t planted his people on various teleportation arrays, the Lu family wouldn¡¯t have received the news so quickly. ¡°There¡¯s no time to lose. Let¡¯s go over now.¡± Lu Xingyun immediately led all the cultivators above the Golden Core to chase after Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. However, to everyone¡¯s surprise, when they caught up with Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, they realized that someone had already beat them to it and was confronting the couple. This person was dressed in gray and wore a bamboo hat. He looked to be in his fifties. At this moment, he stood there without saying or moving, but he gave off an indescribable pressure. ¡°That¡¯s¡­ Daoist Gray Crane!¡± Suddenly, someone recognized that person. In an instant, many people were taken aback. Clearly, most of the people present had heard of Daoist Gray Crane. It was said that this person was a wandering independent cultivator who did things his own way. His cultivation was at the False Nascent Soul. Over the years, he had been making preparations for forming the Nascent Soul. Now that he intercepted Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, it must be because of that Five Elements True Technique. It was said that wherever he was, there would be a crane-type demon beast that had reached the false Level 5. This was also the reason why he was called Daoist Gray Crane. Squeak. Just as this thought flashed through everyone¡¯s minds, a loud cry of a crane suddenly came from the sky. Immediately after, everyone was shocked to see a huge gray crane that was a thousand feet long suddenly appear in the sky. The pressure emitted by the crane was already infinitely close to Level 5. Perhaps as long as there was an opportunity, this demon beast would become Level 5. Whoosh¡ª A hurricane suddenly rose from the ground. After circling in the sky for a while, the gray crane fixed its eyes on Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. It was only then that Daoist Gray Crane looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and spoke slowly. ¡°If you hand over everything you have without struggling, I might let you off.¡± Hearing Daoist Gray Crane¡¯s words, the expressions of the cultivators who had rushed over could not help but change slightly. On the other hand, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s expressions did not change much. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s tone was even calmer. He said slowly, ¡°Is that so? What if we don¡¯t? What will you do?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t?¡± Daoist Gray Crane¡¯s face was twisted with anger. His tone changed from calm to cold. ¡°I¡¯ve suddenly changed my mind. Even if you hand over everything you have, I don¡¯t plan to let you live.¡± As he spoke, his gaze suddenly turned to the others present and he said indifferently, ¡°Everyone, I know why you¡¯re here. To me, the most important thing is the Five Elements True Technique. However, I believe that not everyone¡¯s goal is the Five Elements True Technique. Even if you are really here for the Five Elements True Technique, 1 hope that everyone can work with me to deal with the two of them first before figuring out what to do. How about that?¡± Many people were caught off guard. Just now, they thought that Daoist Gray Crane was about to fight Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to death, but they didn¡¯t expect him to seek cooperation with them. Obviously, Daoist Gray Crane was not stupid. What if he went all out in fighting with Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and got injured? Wouldn¡¯t he put himself at risk of being taken advantage of by the others? ¡°Hehe, Brother Gray Crane is a straightforward person. If that¡¯s the case, then count the Lu family in.¡± Lu Xingyun spoke first. As he spoke, he, Lu Wanming, Lu Wancheng, Lu Wanhai, and the other Golden Cores of the Lu family had already surrounded Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Seeing this, the remaining people also agreed tacitly. Without another word, they blocked all possible escape routes for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Seeing this, Daoist Gray Crane stopped hesitating. A killing intent suddenly flashed across his eyes. After he shouted, ¡°Attack!¡±, a huge net that was covered in a hazy gray light enveloped Jiang Chengxuan and his Dao companion. At the same time, he opened his mouth and spat. A grayish-brown flying sword slashed at the couple. Squeak. Seeing that its master had attacked, the gray crane in the sky also became active. It opened its mouth. Boom! Boom! Two huge gray pillars of light that were dozens of feet in diameter suddenly fell on Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan from above. ¡°Let¡¯s get this over with in the shortest time possible.¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan turned around and said to Shen Ruyan. In the next moment, he immediately transformed into a stream of light. The demon slaying talent was activated. There was a buzz. A huge distorted ripple suddenly appeared in the air. Immediately after, everyone heard a tearing sound. The gray net that was closing in on him and Shen Ruyan was torn apart by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Deep Earth Halberd. Before Daoist Gray Crane and everyone present could react, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure that was soaring into the sky suddenly expanded. Pop! Pop! His body became 300 feet tall in the blink of an eye. He raised the Deep Earth Halberd in his hand and swung. Boom, boom, boom! In the air, mushroom clouds suddenly rose. Amidst the turbulent air, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure rushed out of the huge mushroom cloud. Squeak. As if sensing danger, the gray crane in the sky let out a cry. Its body instantly grew taller. It spread its wings. Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª Immediately, countless sharp feathers slashed at Jiang Chengxuan like arrows. Almost every one of these sharp feathers had the power to instantly kill mid-stage or even late-stage Golden Core cultivators. However, Jiang Chengxuan remained expressionless in the face of these arrows. The Deep Earth Halberd in his hand slashed out again. Dong¡ª It was as if the void was broken. A visible ripple of halberd light quickly spread forward with the tip of the halberd as the center. There was a series of clangs. The sharp feather shot out by the gray crane was all destroyed. At the same time, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure arrived below the gray demon crane. Killing intent flashed across his eyes. Jiang Chengxuan did not show any mercy. The muscles on his arms suddenly bulged, raising the Deep Earth Halberd in his hand to draw a semicircle in the air. There was a bang. The Deep Earth Halberd that was hundreds of feet long smashed right into the gray demon crane¡¯s body! Chapter 437 - Chapter 437: All Killed, The Furious Lu Familys Nascent Chapter 437: All Killed, The Furious Lu Family¡¯s Nascent Soul, The Hidden Sword Palace¡¯s Nascent Soul Appears Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations Squeak. The wail of the gray crane suddenly came from the sky. Immediately after, countless pieces of flesh, bones, and blood fell from the sky like rain. ¡°What?¡± Everyone was stunned by the scene in front of them. They never expected that a false level 5 demon beast would not be able to withstand an attack from Jiang Chengxuan. Its body was shattered on the spot and its demon soul was obliterated. Little did they know that in front of Jiang Chengxuan, who had activated his demon slaying talent, not to mention a false level 5 demon beast, even if it was a real level 5 Demon Emperor, there was a high chance that it would end up just as tragically. Rumble! At the same time. A sword light that was covered in five-colored lightning suddenly enlarged in Daoist Gray Crane¡¯s pupils. Before he could react. The grayish-brown flying sword he had summoned earlier was sent flying by the sword light that was covered in five-colored lightning. The spiritual light on the sword instantly dimmed and finally fell to the ground with a thud. ¡°How is that possible?¡± The irreversible damage of his intrinsic Dharma treasure caused Daoist Gray Crane to feel his vision turn black. In the next moment, he felt his divine sense warning him crazily. An indescribable shadow of death instantly enveloped his entire body, causing his hair to stand on end. He immediately bit the tip of his tongue. Then, his blood essence began to burn crazily. in the air, a grayish-brown scimitar suddenly flew out to meet the sword light that continued to slash at him. Clang! An ear-piercing sound of metal colliding rang out. Dense cracks immediately appeared on the surface of the grayish-brown scimitar because it broke part in midair. ¡°Ah!¡± At this moment, Daoist Gray Crane finally couldn¡¯t hold it in anymore and let out a scream. At that moment, Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Lightning Immortal Slayer erupted with dazzling light again. There was a swish. The sword light shot into Daoist Gray Crane¡¯s open mouth and flew out from the back of his head. His entire head exploded like a rotten watermelon. The headless corpse swayed on the spot before falling to the ground with a bang. It was no longer breathing. As for the Golden Core? The Five Lightning Immortal Slayer had already obliterated all the vitality in his body, including his Golden Core. It was not an exaggeration to say that from the moment Jiang Chengxuan raised his halberd and smashed the gray demon crane to death to the moment Shen Ruyan took out the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer and evaporated Daoist Gray Crane, it took less than ten seconds. In less than ten seconds, the couple jointly killed a False Nascent Soul and a False Level 5 demo beast at the same time. The strength and methods they displayed were already comparable to true Nascent Soul cultivators. And now, some people were actually coveting their things and even wanted to kill them. Wouldn¡¯t that be courting death? At the thought of this, everyone present turned pale. Lu Xingyun and the other cultivators of the Lu Family turned around and tried to escape without a word. As cultivators from a Nascent Soul family, no one knew better than them how scary the strength Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan revealed was. However, as soon as they moved, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan took out their intrinsic Dharma treasures. Rumble! The sky suddenly darkened. Terrifying lightning bolts shot towards the escaping Lu family cultivators like silver snakes. Lu Xingyun and the others instantly felt a great terror descending upon them. They were so shocked that they immediately shouted. ¡°No, you can¡¯t kill us. We¡¯re from the Lu family. If you kill us, the Nascent Soul ancestor of the Lu family will definitely not let you off!¡± However, what answered them was an even denser and more terrifying wave of lightning. The Falling Lightning Heaven Seal had already reached the level of a True Treasure. If it was someone with an ordinary Golden Core, even if it was his intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Dharmic power in his body would not be able to sustain it for long. However, Shen Ruyan¡¯s Golden Core was obviously not an ordinary one. Instead, it was a supreme-grade Golden Core. The density and purity of her Dharmic power were not something ordinary cultivators could imagine. So. Under the bombardment of the Lightning Falling Heaven Seal, in just a moment, more than half of the Golden Cores were turned to ashes by the lightning. The remaining fish that escaped the net were also harvested by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Golden Void Sword. By the time Lu Xingyun, who was a False Nascent Soul cultivator, was killed in the air jointly by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s Golden Void Sword and Five Lightning Immortal Slayer, all who came after the couple were eliminated. They did not linger too long here. The two of them put away the storage rings and threw away some things that might reveal their whereabouts. After cleaning up the battlefield for a while, they quickly left. At the same time that the couple left, an extremely terrifying aura burst out in the Lu family in the state of Lu.. Chapter 438 - Chapter 438: All Killed, The Furious Lu Familys Nascent Chapter 438: All Killed, The Furious Lu Family¡¯s Nascent Soul, The Hidden Sword Palace¡¯s Nascent Soul Appears (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations In the air, the shadow of a middle-aged man, who was hundreds of feet tall, looked in the direction of the state of Yan. He spat out a few words coldly. ¡°How dare you kill cultivators of my Lu family? You¡¯re courting death!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the middle-aged man, who was hundreds of feet tall, immediately turned into a beam of light and flew towards the state of Yan. His name was Lu Yuanshan, an old Nascent Soul ancestor of the Lu family at the third level. Although his Nascent Soul was that of the Yellow, he was still not to be underestimated. Just now, he received a report from a junior that the soul tablets of Lu Xingyun and four to five Golden Cores had been extinguished at the same time. This immediately infuriated the few Nascent Soul ancestors of the Lu family, including him. Lu Yuanshan decided that he would make the trip himself. He wanted to see who had the guts to kill so many Golden Cores of the Lu family. In the blink of an eye, half a month passed. Just as Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were about to enter the state of Yu, an extremely terrifying aura suddenly appeared in their divine senses. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan narrowed their eyes as they recognized this person¡¯s identity and cultivation. If they were wrong, the person who came should be a Nascent Soul cultivator of the Lu family. Unexpectedly, they were still caught by the other party in the end. There was nothing they could do. Firstly, Nascent Soul cultivators were fast to begin with. Secondly, in order to chase after the murderer, Lu Yuanshan took out a level 5 flying treasure from the Lu family¡¯s treasure vault. With the help of the level 5 flying treasure, his speed was brought to another level. At this moment, a jade pendant on his body suddenly emitted a red light. This was a treasure that could be used to track down the murderer who killed his clansmen. It was called the Blood Curse Chasing Jade. A cold killing intent flashed in his eyes as he shouted, ¡°How dare you bas*ards kill my people? Die!¡± His voice was rumbling loud. In an instant, the terrifying sound wave turned a small mountain in front of him into dust. At the same time, a yellow light suddenly gushed out from above his head. Looking closer, it was actually a huge sack. Buzz, buzz, buzz! An imprisoning force instantly erupted from the sack. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who were in the air, felt that their flying speed began to decrease visibly under the influence of the sack. At the same time, a pressure that was like Mount Tai appeared on their bodies at the same time, wanting to press them to the ground. ¡°Break!¡± BOOM! At this moment, a surging heat wave suddenly rose from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body. His body instantly became 300 feet tall. Crack¡ª At the same time, around him and Shen Ruyan, the sound of eggshells breaking could be heard as the phantom of a dragon and an elephant appeared behind him. There was a bang. The yellow sack that had already landed on their heads was actually sent flying back by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s explosive power. Seeing this scene, especially the powerful strength that was completely different from that of a Golden Core cultivator on Jiang Chengxuan, Lu Yuanshan¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°No wonder Xingyun and the others died in your hands. 1 didn¡¯t expect your body tempering cultivation to have already reached such a height.¡± Lu Yuanshan suddenly said coldly. ¡°If I¡¯m not wrong, your strength is not much inferior to some newly advanced Nascent Soul cultivators.¡± As he spoke, the killing intent in his eyes intensified. ¡°But you shouldn¡¯t have killed the cultivators of my Lu family. I have no choice but to send you to accompany them.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, a thousand-foot-tall mountain suddenly appeared in his hand. This was his intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Thousand Mountains. It was said that more than a thousand mountains had been refined and merged into one. Moreover, they weren¡¯t just ordinary mountains. Instead, they were spiritual mountains with rich spiritual Qi. He had once used this Dharma treasure to smash a cultivator at the first level of the Nascent Soul into paste. It was also after this that his intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Thousand Mountains, gradually began to become famous. The fact that he took out this treasure proved that he really wanted to kill Jiang Chengxuan and his wife. BOOM! As Lu Yuanshan threw the Thousand Mountains, Within a radius of a hundred miles, the sky was covered in a shadow. At this moment, if it were an ordinary Golden Core cultivator, they would probably be instantly crushed into meat paste by the force. Even Jiang Chengxuan felt some pressure on his body. This was something he had never felt since he began cultivating body tempering technique. It seemed like this time, he really had to¡­ Jiang Chengxuan suddenly took a deep breath. Just as he was about to go all out, a sword light suddenly flashed over from the distant sky. The sword light was not eye-catching at first. However, in the blink of an eye, the sword light expanded into a thousand feet long. There was a loud bang. Lu Yuanshan¡¯s Thousand Mountains was sent flying a hundred miles by that sword light. This sudden turn of event stunned Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Lu Yuanshan¡¯s pupils constricted. He stared in the direction of the sword light and suddenly spat out a few words. ¡°Earth Walker Sword Sovereign!¡± Earth Walker Sword Sovereign? Earth Walker Sword Sovereign of the Hidden Sword Palace? Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s hearts skipped a beat. They immediately turned around. Not far from them, a figure was flashing over. This person looked to be in his forties. He was dressed in yellow and looked ordinary. He carried an ordinary-looking sword on his back. It was said that this person used to be a very inconspicuous disciple in the Hidden Sword Palace. What he cultivated was also the most basic sword technique called the Earth Walking Sword Technique. For hundreds of years, he devoted himself to this sword technique. However, in the end, he relied on this Earth Walking Sword Technique to defeat many geniuses in the sect. At 4.00 years old in the Violet Palace, he successfully condensed a Golden Core. In the next 300 years, he successfully transformed his Golden Core into a Nascent Soul. Moreover, it was said that the Nascent Soul he condensed was not Yellow. Currently, his cultivation had reached the fourth level of the Nascent Soul. At this moment, he looked at Lu Yuanshan, whose expression had turned extremely ugly. An ¡°innocuous¡± smile appeared on his ordinary face. ¡°Fellow Daoist Lu, I¡¯m really sorry. Young Fellow Jiang and his wife have a deep relationship with the Hidden Sword Palace. I hope that Fellow Daoist Lu can let them go on account of the Hidden Sword Palace. What do you think?¡± As soon as he said that, Lu Yuanshan¡¯s eyebrows twitched. The veins on his forehead bulged. It was obvious that he was extremely furious. However, the person who said that was Earth Walker Sword Sovereign. No matter how angry he was, he had to suppress the anger in his heart and say to Earth Walker Sword Sovereign in a low voice, ¡°Fellow Daoist Earth Walker, you might not know, but these two people killed many Golden Cores of my Lu family, including a False Nascent Soul cultivator. You want me to let them go, but how am I going to give my family an explanation?¡± Chapter 439 - Chapter 439: Earth Walker Sword Sovereigns Reminder, Chapter 439: Earth Walker Sword Sovereign¡¯s Reminder, Trip to the Sky Plains Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Upon hearing Lu Yuanshan¡¯s words, Earth Walker Sword Sovereign¡¯s ¡°innocuous¡± smile disappeared. ¡°Fellow Daoist Lu, I believe you do know very well why your clansmen were killed. Since you already know, why are you still telling me this? How about I use the sword in my hand to give you an explanation?¡± As he spoke, an earthen-yellow sword appeared in his hand. The sword looked ordinary, like any ordinary sword in the mortal world. However, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and even Lu Yuanshan naturally wouldn¡¯t think so. Lu Yuanshan¡¯s expression changed drastically and he said angrily, ¡°Fellow Daoist Earth Walker, what do you mean?¡± ¡°In a literal sense!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, he did not give Lu Yuanshan time to react. There was a buzz. A huge mountain made of sword Qi suddenly appeared in the air and pressed down on Lu Yuanshan. ¡°Fellow Daoist Earth Walker, you¡­¡± Lu Yuanshan wanted to curse in his heart. He looked easy to talk to, but in the end, he drew his sword without a word. Helpless, Lu Yuanshan could only take out his intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Thousand Mountains. There was a rumble. The Thousand Mountains collided with the mountain formed by the sword Qi. A deafening bang immediately erupted in the sky. Waves of energy ripples spread out. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were agape in shock. In fact, even they did not expect the seemingly ¡°friendly and honest¡± Earth Walker Sword Sovereign to be so irritable. The battle between Nascent Soul cultivators would surely cause a huge commotion. Soon, many beams of light rose into the sky above the state of Yu. However, without exception, they all watched from afar. No one dared to approach easily. How could one casually join in the battle between high-level cultivators? BOOM! Finally, after fighting for more than ten moves, Lu Yuanshan flew away in a sorry state. In the sky, his angry voice echoed. ¡°Earth Walker, I will not forget what you¡¯ve done today. Just you wait. I will get back at you.¡± Hearing Lu Yuanshan¡¯s words, Earth Walker Sword Sovereign couldn¡¯t help but sneer. His figure flashed and he appeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Greetings, Senior Earth Walker.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately bowed. However, Earth Walker smiled and waved his hand. ¡°You don¡¯t have to be so polite with me. I¡¯ve already heard about you from Senior Brother Xuan Yang. He also specially instructed me to take care of you when it¡¯s needed.¡± At this point, Earth Walker paused for a moment before continuing. ¡°Speaking of which, I actually saved Lu Yuanshan¡¯s life by interfering between the two of you. Unfortunately, not only did he not thank me, but he also wanted to take revenge on me.¡± Jiang Chengxuan was speechless. Shen Ruyan was speechless too. They really did not know how to respond. It was obvious that Earth Walker knew their real strength. At this moment, he waved his hand again. ¡°Alright, alright, let¡¯s not talk about this. There is something I need to remind you. In another ten years, it will be the time when heaven and earth connect. According to his deduction, the location of the connection between heaven and earth should be in the Sky Plains. At that time, there would definitely be many Golden Core cultivators who wanted to condense a Heaven Nascent Soul. They would go to that place to try their luck and see if they could obtain the Origin Qi that they dreamed of. If you also want the Origin Qi, you have to reach the Sky Plains before that. Otherwise, you might have to wait for another sixty years.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s hearts skipped a beat. If they rushed to the Sky Plains from here, they might have to hurry up. After all, that place was extremely far. Even though there were many teleportation arrays along the way, with their current speed, if they flew at full speed, it would take them at least five years to reach there. And this was under the condition that everything went smoothly. If things didn¡¯t go smoothly and something happened on the way, the time it would take would probably be even longer. They really had to hurry up. Thinking of this, the couple immediately said to Earth Walker Sword Sovereign, ¡°Thank you for your reminder, Senior Earth Walker. After we return this time, we will set off for the Sky Plains immediately.¡± ¡°Also, you have to remember that it¡¯s not long before the next demon beast riot.¡± Earth Walker Sword Sovereign nodded. ¡°It¡¯s expected that the next demon beast riot will happen in twenty years.. Chapter 440 - Chapter 440: Earth Walker Sword Sovereigns Reminder, Chapter 440: Earth Walker Sword Sovereign¡¯s Reminder, Trip to the Sky Plains (2) Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations And this time¡­¡± At this point, Earth Walker could not help but reveal a solemn expression. ¡°It¡¯s said that the situation might escalate. Perhaps, even Nascent Soul cultivators like us might be swept into the battlefield.¡± ¡°What?¡± Hearing Earth Walker¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s expressions changed. This also meant that the cultivators who died in the demon beast riot would no longer be limited to those at or below the Golden Core realm. The high and mighty Nascent Soul Perfected Lords could also fall. This was a very terrifying thing. This was because the involvement of higher-level cultivators meant a greater battle and a wider range of war. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could not help but feel a little anxious. Although they already had the strength to fight a Nascent Soul cultivator head-on, They even had the strength to kill ordinary early-stage Yellow Nascent Soul cultivators. However, in the face of the upcoming demon beast riot, this bit of strength did not seem to be able to guarantee their safety. They had to think of a way to increase their cultivation and strength as soon as possible. Half a month later. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan finally returned to the family. Normally, they would enter seclusion after returning to the family. However, the arrival of the Origin Qi was around the corner. They had to reach the Sky Plains as soon as possible. Therefore, after making some arrangements for the family, Jiang Chengxuan informed all the higher-ups of the Cangnan Alliance to head to the headquarters of the Cangnan Alliance, which was the Zheng Nation¡¯s Mount Nether. They wanted to tell the others that there might be Nascent Soul Perfected Lords and level 5 demon emperors participating in the upcoming demon beast riot twenty years later. They wanted them to make the necessary arrangements in advance. Without a doubt, the news that Jiang Chengxuan said shocked everyone. They knew what it meant for Nascent Soul Perfected Lords and level 5 demon emperors to enter the battlefield. For a moment, the atmosphere in the entire Mount Nether¡¯s meeting hall became extremely solemn. One had to know that there was not a single Nascent Soul Perfected Lord in the Cangnan Alliance. If things were really as Jiang Chengxuan had said, the Cangnan Alliance, which did not even have a Nascent Soul Perfected Lord, might very well become the first batch of cannon fodder. At that time, it would be hard to say how many of them would survive. However, it was useless to be anxious. The most important thing now was to do what they could. A few months later. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan set out for the Sky Plains together after making all the necessary arrangements. The Sky Plains was a very special place in the Northern Border. This plain was extremely vast, almost as large as any large state in the northern border. Most importantly, this was a plain that was entirely suspended in the sky. It was about a thousand feet above the ground. Moreover, the environment was harsh and the spiritual Qi was thin. It was almost impossible for anyone below the Violet Palace to survive in such an environment for a long time. Legend had it that in the past, the environment of the Sky Plains was not like this. It was a huge city that was really floating in the sky. There, immortal light shone, and spiritual Qi was abundant. However, for some reason, this incomparably majestic immortal city was turned into such a desolate and dilapidated area. Most importantly, the height of the Sky Plains would decrease by a meter every hundred years. At this rate, it was unknown if the entire Sky Plains would fall in the future. If that was the case, it would definitely be another huge disaster. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan finally arrived at the Sky Plains in the sixth year. As soon as they entered the Sky Plains, the couple clearly felt that the spiritual Qi here was almost negligible. It was not too much to say that it was a land of extinction. As far as the eye could see, it was all lifeless. On the towering mountains, there was almost no sign of a living creature. Only the grayish-white rocks silently described the desolation of this place. The couple did not stay here for long. After understanding the environment of the Sky Plains, they returned to a market called Essence River City under it. This city was not a big city. It was only a market built by a remote Foundation Establishment family. In fact, with the environment here, families with true strength and foundation would not choose to settle down in such a place. However, this small city at the edge of the Northern Border had welcomed distinguished guests one after another over the years. This also frightened the Yuan family who owned this small city. When had they ever seen so many high-level cultivators? It had to be known that in their eyes, Violet Palace cultivators were already an extremely high and mighty existence. However, at this moment, there were many Golden Cores arriving one after another. If not for the fact that they were afraid of angering these Golden Cores, the Yuan family would really want to leave this place immediately. They did not want the family inheritance or family ancestral land. It was really too scary to be with Golden Cores. In front of these Golden Cores, the Yuan family was no different from the mortals. Perhaps if they offended any of them, the entire Yuan family would be reduced to ashes. After Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan entered the Essence River City, they went straight to a cave abode they had built here. With their cultivation, the cave abode provided by Essence River City could not satisfy their daily cultivation needs. They could only rely on themselves to set up arrays to obtain what they needed. However, as soon as they arrived at the entrance of their cave abode, the couple¡¯s expressions immediately darkened. It was because the restrictions they had set up here actually had traces of being attacked. This was actually quite common in this place. After all, a group of top Golden Cores were gathered here, and they were pretty much competitors. Most importantly, in this place, Golden Cores like them were not restrained at all, so friction and conflict were naturally inevitable. Especially for those who already had grudges against each other, they would not miss the opportunity to settle the grudges. During the time they had been here, they had already seen a few conflicts breaking out. However, at that time, both sides restrained themselves and did not really escalate it. What the couple didn¡¯t expect was that someone would actually take the initiative to provoke them. If they continued to pretend that nothing had happened, similar things would definitely happen in the next four years. At that thought, Shen Ruyan immediately activated the recording function of their cave abode. Soon, a burly man with a huge saber at his waist and a scar on his face appeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Seeing this person, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan narrowed their eyes.. Chapter 442 - Chapter 442: Compensation, Level 5 Dragon Void Grass, Chapter 442: Compensation, Level 5 Dragon Void Grass, Some ¡°Strange¡± Nascent Soul Cultivator (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations What was more, Shen Ruyan, who was with him, hadn¡¯t made a move yet. However, judging from the aura she emitted just now, it was clear that she was not to be underestimated. No wonder they were not afraid of Tu Tianba at all and dared to challenge him head-on. At this moment, many of the onlookers could not help but reveal a solemn expression. It seemed that this couple would definitely become one of their strongest opponents in the competition for the Origin Qi. ¡°I¡¯ll kill you!¡± Just as everyone was letting their imagination run wild, Tu Tianba, who had been sent flying by Jiang Chengxuan again, was finally maddened. His eyes were red, and the veins on his forehead were bulging. His face became extremely ferocious. A clang sounded. He suddenly took out a long black saber. The blade was immediately dyed red. The pupils of the onlookers constricted. This lunatic actually used the Blood Burning Secret Technique. Didn¡¯t he know that once he used such a secret technique, even if he could temporarily gain the upper hand in this conflict, he would have no chance to compete for the Origin Qi? ¡°Enough!¡± At this moment, a figure suddenly appeared in front of Tu Tianba. A hand pressed on Tu Tianba¡¯s shoulder and forced the surging blood back. Even the blood-red saber returned to normal. Everyone was shocked. To be able to completely rein Tu Tianba in, this strength was not something a Golden Core cultivator could do. Could he be¡­? Everyone¡¯s hearts skipped a beat. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan narrowed their eyes. They weren¡¯t fools. At this moment, they already had a guess as to who that person was. ¡°Senior Brother Jiang, let go of me! Let go of me! Let me kill that kid! I must kill that kid!¡± At this moment, Tu Tianba, who was controlled by the person, was still struggling. The middle-aged man he called Senior Brother Jiang had an ugly expression. He suddenly raised his hand and hit Tu Tianba¡¯s head. With that, the entire world fell silent. It was only then that Senior Brother Jiang looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. He cupped his fists and said, ¡°Young friends, I apologize on behalf of Tianba for what happened just now. Also, if Tianba did anything offensive, I¡¯ll apologize to you. Before coming out, my Shifu, Perfected Lord Dong Xuan, asked me to keep an eye on Tianba in secret. However, I had something to do and left for a while. I didn¡¯t expect him to cause so much trouble for you. My apologies.¡± This person¡¯s words were more pleasing to the ear. In particular, for a high and mighty Nascent Soul Perfected Lord, he seemed quite reasonable. At that moment, the couple waved their hands, indicating that this was all a misunderstanding and that they would not take it to heart. Even so, Jiang Yuanxin, Senior Brother Jiang, was still very insistant. It even made people think that he was not a Nascent Soul Perfected Lord at all, but a Violet Palace cultivator who was a realm lower than them. Jiang Yuanxin carried Tu Tianba to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. He took out a jade box and handed it to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°The two of you, take this as a token of my apology. I¡¯m really sorry about what happened just now.¡± ¡°Huh¡­ ?¡± Seeing Jiang Yuanxin¡¯s actions, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were stunned. This time, they really did not understand what the other party was up to. Especially when they saw the thing in the jade box, they were more shocked. There was a dragon-shaped grass quietly placed in the jade box. This was the body tempering holy herb that Jiang Chengxuan had used before. It was called Dragon Void Grass. However, this Dragon Void Grass was not Level 4, but one that had reached level 5- If Jiang Chengxuan could use this level 5 Dragon Void Grass to temper his body again, his body tempering technique might be able to reach level 5- ¡°Senior Jiang, what are you¡­?¡± Facing a level 5 Dragon Void Grass, it would be a lie to say Jiang Chengxuan was not tempted at all. However, compared to that, he wanted to understand the other party¡¯s real motive more. As if reading Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind, Jiang Yuanxin smiled. ¡°Young friend, there¡¯s no need to worry. I said that this is a token of my apology, and I meant it. I only hope that the next time you meet my good-for-nothing junior brother, don¡¯t hold it against him. Even if you have no choice but to fight him, try your best not to endanger his life. After all, my Shifu only has one grandson. If anything happens, he will be sad.¡± After saying that, Jiang Yuanxin did not stay any longer and immediately disappeared with Tu Tianba. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. They felt that Jiang Yuanxin was a little too¡­ He did not look like a Nascent Soul cultivator of a large sect at all. However, they did not think too much about it. Soon, the couple returned to their cave abode. However, as soon as the two of them returned to the cave abode, someone came to visit. The person was a ninth level Golden Core independent cultivator. His name was Tang Baisheng. He was also the first fellow Daoist the couple got to know since they came here. At this moment, Tang Baisheng was invited in by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. After they sat down, Tang Baisheng smiled and said to them, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, Fellow Daoist Shen, you¡¯ve really helped us vent our anger today.¡± Hearing Tang Baisheng¡¯s words, the couple immediately waved their hands humbly. But soon, they thought of a question. Jiang Chengxuan immediately asked Tang Baisheng, ¡°Fellow Daoist Tang, do you know what kind of person Senior Jiang of the Berserk Saber Sect is?¡± Tang Baisheng said with a smile, ¡°I think the reason why you¡¯re asking about him is because of his actions today, right? Hehe, to be honest, if it were anyone else, they might not know about it. However, I¡¯m lucky enough to know the inside story. ¡°Really? Then please enlighten us.¡± Jiang Chengxuan asked humbly. ¡°It¡¯s actually very simple.¡± Tang Baisheng smiled again and said, ¡°All of this is still related to the cultivation technique they cultivate.¡± ¡°Hmm? It¡¯s related to the cultivation technique they cultivate?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Tang Baisheng nodded. ¡°Take Tu Tianbai for example, because of the cultivation technique he cultivates, his temperament is flawed and he will, more often than not, display extreme stubbornness and self-centeredness. However, Senior Jiang¡¯s situation is exactly the opposite. Tu Tianba is extremely stubborn and self-centered, while that Senior Jiang is extremely humble and easy-going.. Chapter 443 - Chapter 443: Leveling Body Tempering Technique Up to Chapter 443: Leveling Body Tempering Technique Up to Level 5 and Obtaining a Divine Power, Roc Speed Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°There¡¯s such a thing?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were somewhat surprised. Clearly, they didn¡¯t expect that the reason why Jiang Yuexin acted that way was also related to the cultivation technique of his sect. At this moment, Tang Baisheng continued: ¡°In fact, cultivators from the Berserk Saber Sect are basically of these two types. They are either very difficult to talk to, stubborn and self-centered, or very easy to talk to, particularly gentle and polite. There are probably not many who are not influenced by these two extreme temperaments.¡± With that said, Tang Baisheng suddenly sighed softly. ¡°As far as I know, those with personalities like Senior Jiang are generally assigned to cooperate with other sects. As for those with personalities like Tu Tianba, they are arranged to participate in the core battlefield between the human and demon beasts. It is said that in the past few hundred years, many cultivators with personalities like Tu Tianba have died on the battlefield. Perfected Lord Dong Xuan may have agreed to let Tu Tianba come to the Sky Plains to try his luck for this reason. After all, if he cannot fix his personality, even if his future cultivation reaches a high level, he cannot shoulder the responsibility of protecting the Berserk Saber Sect. Most likely, he would die on the battlefield just like his fellow disciples.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t expect there to be such a reason. This made the two of them reduce some of their prejudices against the Berserk Saber Sect. Because, according to Tang Baisheng, this sect did not have much of a problem in terms of righteousness. So, overall, Tu Tianbai¡¯s behavior could be tolerated. After a while. Jiang Chengxuan looked at Tang Baisheng and could not help but smile. ¡°Fellow Daoist Tang, there must be something else you¡¯re here for, right?¡± Tang Baisheng immediately smiled and nodded. ¡°Yes, I actually came to ask the two of you if you want to team up for the Sky Plain expedition four years later?¡± Obviously, after seeing the strength of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, he wanted to act together with them. However, Jiang Chengxuan shook his head. ¡°I¡¯m really sorry, Fellow Daoist Tang. I think you know what the trip to the Sky Plains four years later means. At that time, we might be competitors. Therefore, forget about teaming up. The two of us won¡¯t team up with anyone when the time comes. The only thing we can promise you is that when facing others, we can unite. As for whether you and I can snatch the Origin Qi in the end, everything depends on our abilities. What do you think?¡± Regarding Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s answer, to be honest, Tang Baisheng had already anticipated it before he came. After all, this concerned the opportunity to attain the Dao. Other than husband and wife who lived and died together, it was probably very difficult for anyone to trust a stranger. If it were him, he would probably make the same choice as Jiang Chengxuan. The reason why he asked that was just because he wanted to try his luck. Under the calm response of Jiang Chengxuan, Tang Baisheng felt slightly embarrassed. However, he didn¡¯t show it on the surface and instead smiled, nodding in agreement. ¡°Let¡¯s do as you said.¡± ¡°Good!¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded with a smile. After that, the three continued to discuss other matters. When the time was about right, Tang Baisheng took the initiative to bid farewell. After Tang Baisheng left, Jiang Chengxuan looked at Shen Ruyan beside him, smiling as he asked, ¡°Ruyan, what do you think of Tang Baisheng?¡± Shen Ruyan obviously knew that her husband would ask her this question and answered without much thought, ¡°Tang Baisheng seems to be an okay person. Most importantly, he seems to have unique talents and connections when it comes to gathering and searching for information. Many things that we don¡¯t know, he seems to have some understanding, which is quite rare among Golden Core cultivators.¡± ¡°You think so too?¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled. ¡°Then do you think he will agree to join the Jiang family as a guest elder in the future?¡± ¡°Oh? You want him to be a guest elder of our Jiang family?¡± Shen Ruyan was obviously surprised. However, she quickly understood and thought for a moment before saying, ¡°It might be difficult. After all, he has been an independent cultivator for so many years. If he really wanted to join a sect, he could have done so long ago. There¡¯s no need to wait until now. Moreover, our understanding of him is limited. We don¡¯t know much about his deeper character.¡± Speaking to this point, Shen Ruyan paused for a moment. ¡°But on the other hand, if we can truly bring him into our Jiang family, it would undoubtedly be good news..¡± Chapter 444 - Chapter 444: Leveling Body Tempering Technique Up to Chapter 444: Leveling Body Tempering Technique Up to Level 5 and Obtaining a Divine Power, Roc Speed (2) Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°I suggest we continue to observe. If there¡¯s a suitable opportunity, we can bring this up to him.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°By the way, next, I want to use that level 5 Dragon Void Grass to see if I can level my body tempering technique up to Level 5- If there¡¯s still time, I want to focus on cultivating the Qi Harvesting Technique. However, during this period, I¡¯m afraid I¡¯ll have to trouble you to guard me. When necessary, you may need to conceal some of my aura.¡± Shen Ruyan naturally couldn¡¯t refuse her husband¡¯s request. Soon, the two of them rearranged the array in their cave abode. After completing all of this, Jiang Chengxuan began to enter seclusion. A few days later. In the cultivation room where Jiang Chengxuan was. Waves of powerful aura surged. Jiang Chengxuan was soaked in the body tempering medicinal liquid concocted from the level 5 Dragon Void Grass. Five-colored radiance alternated on his body continuously. This was his body-tempering technique, the Infinite Wheel, circulating at full speed. After an unknown period passed, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly felt a slight cracking sound inside his body, as if some extremely heavy shackle had been broken. Instantly, a soaring blood and spiritual light gushed out from his body. An aura strong enough to make any Golden Core cultivators tremble slowly emanated. Boom! Jiang Chengxuan tried to clench his fists. A thunderous roar like thunder resounded in the void. Then, like a hurricane, a rush of air swept out. Is this the power of a level 5 body tempering technique? Jiang Chengxuan was a little shocked. At this moment, he could clearly feel his strength. It seemed to be infinite, flowing through his every meridians. Even when facing an ordinary Level 5 True Treasure, he had full confidence in resisting its power with his physical body alone. If he were to fully unleash his physical divine power, the Dragon Elephant Divine Power, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but wonder how terrifying his strength would be. Clang! After summoning his intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Golden Void Sword, Jiang Chengxuan immediately activated it and fiercely slashed at his own arm! Tear¡ª in an instant, a series of sparks splashed. Although his Golden Void Sword had not yet reached the level of a True Treasure, its sharpness was enough to pose a threat to a Nascent Soul cultivator and Level 5 demon emperor. However, at this moment, the attack only produced a series of sparks on his body. Jiang Chengxuan made up his mind and immediately increased the output of his Dharmic power. Finally, the sound of the sword cutting through the skin echoed. A drop of blood, resembling a red agate, fell from the wound on his arm. When it landed on the ground, waves of heat surged up. In an instant, the cultivation room was filled with dense sizzling hot air. Looking at the wound on his arm, a faint five-colored halo suddenly appeared. In a short time, the skin that was cut by the Golden Void Sword had unexpectedly recovered to its original state. Even the remaining sword Qi on it was eliminated. This was the ability he gained after his body tempering technique reached Level 5. It was the self-healing ability of the Infinite Wheel. Ding! At the same time, a familiar system notification suddenly appeared in his mind. [Congratulations, host, for achieving Level 5 body tempering technique. You have gained the physical divine power, Roc Speed.] [Roc Speed: As the name suggests, this divine power is a speed divine power. The fastest speed is comparable to that of the roc.] However, Jiang Chengxuan knew that for now, the so-called fastest speed was only in theory. Because with his current physical strength, it was impossible to endure the fastest speed. If he forcefully attempted it, his only fate would be the collapse of his physical body, turning into ashes. Therefore, the speed limit of the divine power he obtained now depended not on the power of the divine power itself but entirely on the strength of his physical body. The stronger his physical body, the higher the speed limit he could withstand. And vice versa. So, to understand the current power of this divine power, he needed to know the speed limit his physical body could bear. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan did not continue his seclusion. Instead, he left his cultivation room. Seeing Jiang Chengxuan coming out, Shen Ruyan, who was waiting outside, immediately approached and asked, ¡°Husband, did you finish your seclusion?¡± Jiang Chengxuan shook his head. ¡°It¡¯s not officially over yet. I just had a breakthrough and obtained a new divine power, so I wanted to come out and test its effects.¡± With that, Jiang Chengxuan told Shen Ruyan about his current situation. Upon hearing this, joy appeared on Shen Ruyan¡¯s face. ¡°Really? Husband, did your body tempering technique really break through to Level 5? And you¡¯ve also obtained a new divine power?¡± While speaking, the couple had already left the cave abode. Until they arrived in an uninhabited area, they finally stopped. ¡°Here should be fine.¡± Jiang Chengxuan observed the surroundings, then immediately unleashed the power of Roc Speed. Buzz! In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure became blurry. Only a faint white trace streaked across the sky. And in that moment, he had flown countless distances. Moreover, the speed continued to increase. In the end, even with Shen Ruyan using the True Lightning Divine Seal and the addition of the Thunder Spirit True Body, she still couldn¡¯t catch up with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s speed. ¡°Husband¡¯s speed is really terrifying.¡± Shen Ruyan stopped and looked at the void in the distance. On the other side. Jiang Chengxuan felt a pricking pain spreading throughout his body at this moment. Obviously, his current speed was about to reach the limit his physical body could withstand. However, this speed had already far exceeded Level 5 demon emperors. Of course, if he still wanted to continue accelerating, it should be possible, but it was unnecessary. Having tested it to this point, he had an accurate understanding of the speed limit he could currently achieve. After returning to the cave abode with Shen Ruyan, Jiang Chengxuan continued his seclusion. This time, what he wanted to cultivate was the Qi Harvesting Technique. This technique was also one of the most important methods he relied on to obtain the Origin Qi. Back then, after he obtained this technique from the Golden Furnace Sect, he had never stopped studying and cultivating it. Now, he could basically gather all kinds of natural Qi in the world with relative accuracy. Especially the Blessing Qi and bad luck, he had successfully condensed one wisp each. At the critical moment, they might come in handy. Time passed slowly. In the blink of an eye, another two years had passed. At this moment, the spiritual Qi in this world was thickening. Clearly, the interaction between heaven and earth was about to arrive. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan walked out of his cultivation room. Shen Ruyan, who was waiting outside, immediately went forward and said with a solemn expression, ¡°Husband, it¡¯s about time.¡± ¡°Okay, then let¡¯s go over directly.¡± As they spoke, the couple left the cave abode and flew towards the Sky Plains.. Chapter 445 - Chapter 445: Heaven and Earth Interaction, Obtaining the Chapter 445: Heaven and Earth Interaction, Obtaining the Origin Qi, Slaying the Enemy Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At the same time. All the cultivators intending to contend for the Origin Qi flew towards the Sky Plains. In no time, the sky was filled with powerful auras. Upon entering the Sky Plains, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan sensed the difference compared to before. Previously, this place felt desolate and lifeless, but now it was teeming with vitality, mixed with faint chaotic auras. Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! In a short while, all the cultivators in the vicinity entered the Sky Plains. Various formidable auras collided, and occasional dull thuds echoed through the entire plain. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan hadn¡¯t encountered any cultivators yet, so there was no one testing their strength. In fact, with the combat strength they had displayed previously, even if a cultivator really landed beside them, they wouldn¡¯t dare to offend them easily. BOOM! Finally, after some time had passed again, the ground of the entire Sky Plains trembled violently. Soon after, black and white lights began to alternate in the sky above. A completely different aura, not normal in any sense, suddenly appeared in everyone¡¯s divine sense. At this moment, a thought appeared in everyone¡¯s mind: heaven and earth are about to connect. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! Suddenly, several auras containing the essence of heaven and earth flashed and disappeared in everyone¡¯s divine sense. Everyone¡¯s heart skipped a beat. That was undoubtedly the legendary Origin Qi. An eager and somewhat greedy expression appeared on everyone¡¯s face. Without warning, dozens of streaks of light flew towards the direction of the Origin Qi. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were not in a hurry to take action. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands quickly formed seals. A mystical aura was emitted from his body. At this moment, he was using the Heavenly Calculation Technique to quickly deduce the location where the Origin Qi might appear. Gradually, his face began to turn pale. This was a sign that he had overused it. Fortunately, at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly stopped and said to Shen Ruyan, who was standing beside him, ¡°Let¡¯s go to the southeast.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the couple did not hesitate at all. Their figures immediately turned into two streaks of light and quickly flew towards the southeast direction. After a while, the couple landed on a deathly silent mountain peak that was completely gray. Shen Ruyan looked at Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°This must be the place.¡± After a pause, Jiang Chengxuan said to Shen Ruyan solemnly, ¡°Ruyan, I¡¯m going to use the Qi Harvesting Technique later to try to collect the Origin Qi that might be hidden here. During this process, my spell can¡¯t be interrupted, so I need you to protect me. No matter who passes, you can¡¯t let him disturb me.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Shen Ruyan immediately nodded. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t let anyone get close to you.¡± Soon, Jiang Chengxuan began to quickly form hand seals again. A special aura began to appear on his body. In the sky, there seemed to be invisible threads that began to be attracted by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Qi Harvesting Technique and gradually flew towards him. This is Death Qi, no! This is Vital Qi, No! This is Clear Qi, no! This is Calamity Qi, no! This is Evil Qi, and it was still not! This¡­ Wait! Suddenly, Jiang Chengxuan, who was quickly forming hand seals and using the Qi Harvesting Technique, narrowed his eyes. Origin Qi, I¡¯ve found it! At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan was overjoyed. It had to be said that the Qi Harvesting Technique indeed had a unique advantage in sensing and collecting Qi. Jiang Chengxuan did not hesitate at all. He immediately used the Qi Harvesting Technique with all his might and quickly established a preliminary connection with the wisp of Origin Qi. Then, he began to slowly but steadily guide the wisp of Origin Qi towards him. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan was completely focused. He did not have the extra energy to care about anything else. However, at this moment, two streaks of light suddenly flashed over from the distant sky. Shen Ruyan, who was guarding Jiang Chengxuan, narrowed her eyes. She instantly recognized that they were cultivators from a large Nascent Soul sect in the Northern Border. One was at the ninth level of the Golden Core Realm and the other was a False Nascent Soul cultivator. Both of them saw Shen Ruyan. But in the next second, they moved their gaze to Jiang Chengxuan behind Shen Ruyan. Especially in the sky above Jiang Chengxuan, there was a wisp of faintly discernible Origin Qi. Almost at the same time, a trace of ecstasy appeared in their eyes, followed by an uncontrollable greed.. Chapter 447 - Chapter 447: Heaven and Earth Interaction, Obtaining the Chapter 447: Heaven and Earth Interaction, Obtaining the Origin Qi, Slaying the Enemy (3) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations With this in mind, Jiang Chengxuan immediately fused the Blessing Qi he had collected previously into his own body. However, he didn¡¯t know if a single Blessing Qi would be enough to locate the second wisp of Origin Qi. If not, he might have to use the Providence Pill. Thinking this, Jiang Chengxuan once again activated the Heavenly Calculation Technique to calculate the location of the second wisp of Origin Qi. Two hours passed, four hours passed, six hours passed¡­ Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s forehead was already covered in sweat. Suddenly, he opened his eyes. He grabbed Shen Ruyan and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Then, the two of them disappeared. Half a day later. The two of them suddenly appeared beside a broken cliff. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face showed a hint of joy as he said to Shen Ruyan, ¡°This is the place.¡± After speaking, without waiting for Shen Ruyan¡¯s response, he immediately used the Qi harvesting technique once again. Then, the faint Origin Qi was finally drawn out by Jiang Chengxuan bit by bit. After a while, the second wisp of Origin Qi was successfully collected by Jiang Chengxuan. From this point onward, the couple had completed their goal of coming here. However, at this moment, in the distant sky, there suddenly came waves of Dharmic power fluctuations, accompanied by angry shouts. ¡°Chong Lingzi, you¡¯re too much! I discovered this Earth Qi first. Why should I give it to you?¡± Hearing this voice, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other in surprise. Why did this voice sound so familiar? Soon, they both thought of someone. It was none other than Tang Baisheng, who had visited their cave abode before. Unexpectedly, he had the fortune to obtain an Earth Qi in Sky Plains. Unfortunately, he seemed to have been targeted by that person called Chong Lingzi. His situation did not seem to be particularly optimistic. Should they help or not? Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan exchanged glances again. Soon, the couple made a decision. Help! Since they had the intention of recruiting this person as a guest elder of the Jiang family, now was the best time to win him over. Thinking of this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not hesitate any longer. Their figures flashed as they flew towards the battlefield. At the same time. Tang Baisheng was already forced to retreat by a man in a dark green Daoist robe. He was already seriously injured. His opponent was a False Nascent Soul cultivator, and judging from his aura, he was not an ordinary one. Tang Baisheng, a Golden Core cultivator, had no chance against him. Must I really hand over the Earth Qi to him? This is something I worked so hard to find. In my whole life, there may be only this one chance. Once I give it to him, I might never have the opportunity to condense an Earth Nascent Soul. Most importantly, judging from the current appearance, even if I really give him the Earth Qi, he probably won¡¯t spare me. Thinking of this, Tang Baisheng felt a trace of ruthlessness. As an independent cultivator who had climbed up from the grassroots step by step, he didn¡¯t lack the courage to fight to the death if he needed to. At most, he would perish with him together. However, just as he was preparing to use his ultimate move, both he and Chong Lingzi suddenly sensed something. They simultaneously turned their heads to look in the same direction.. Chapter 448 - Chapter 448: Rescuing Tang Baisheng, Arrival of the Perfected Lord Chapter 448: Rescuing Tang Baisheng, Arrival of the Perfected Lord Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations There, two figures were flying over at high speed. When Tang Baisheng saw the person clearly, a hint of joy appeared on his face. ¡°Brother Jiang, Fairy Shen.¡± Seeing that Tang Baisheng knew the two of them, Chong Lingzi¡¯s eyes immediately narrowed. He looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan threateningly and said coldly, ¡°You two, I am an elder of Chongxuan Sect. I hope you don¡¯t interfere in this matter, to avoid bringing disaster upon yourselves.¡± Eh? From Chongxuan Sect? Upon hearing Chong Lingzi¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who had arrived at Tang Baisheng¡¯s side, couldn¡¯t help but be surprised. How many people from Chongxuan Sect had come to the Sky Plains this time? This seemed too coincidental. Right after they killed two cultivators from Chongxuan sect, two more came. This is really¡­ Tang Baisheng, who was at the side, was a little anxious. He was afraid that the couple would be scared away by their background. If that happened, he would be in real danger. Thinking of this, Tang Baisheng gritted his teeth and turned to the couple, saying, ¡°Brother Jiang, Fairy Shen, to be honest, the reason they are chasing me is that they want to snatch the Earth Qi in my hands. I believe you are familiar with my character. Rather than giving it to them for nothing, I¡¯d rather give it to you.¡± The meaning of his words was clear. As long as Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could help him out, he would willingly offer Earth Qi. However, Jiang Chengxuan shook his head with a smile. ¡°Brother Tang, did you forget about our previous agreement? Since you¡¯ve encountered danger, it¡¯s only right for us to help you. As for the Earth Qi, you should keep it. We won¡¯t take it, and we won¡¯t compete for it.¡± These words made Tang Baisheng slightly shocked. He had heard about the couple being people of great integrity, and now it seemed that these rumors were not unfounded. Tang Baisheng was not a person who liked to be overly polite. Upon hearing this, he smiled and said, ¡°Alright! In that case, let¡¯s join forces. If you two need my help in the future, I promise to do my best and won¡¯t refuse!¡± As they spoke, the three of them joined forces and launched an attack on Chong Lingzi. Even if Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan only used thirty percent of their strength, they still forced Chong Lingzi to retreat step by step. This made Chong Lingzi furious. He hadn¡¯t expected such a change in the situation. With his current strength, it was impossible to defeat the three of them teaming up. If he continued to insist, the only outcome would be defeat. Realizing this, Chong Lingzi no longer hesitated. He suddenly produced a talisman in his hand and activated it. Buzz! In an instant, a force of teleportation enveloped him. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan narrowed their eyes. Without holding back, the two of them attacked and beheaded Chong Lingzi before he was teleported away. His Golden Core was also shattered in mid-air. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± It wasn¡¯t until this moment that Chong Lingzi¡¯s unwilling scream echoed in the sky. Tang Baisheng was stunned. This couple¡¯s strength had already reached an unimaginable level. Then, he cupped his fists and thanked the two of them again. ¡°Thank you for your help, Brother Jiang and Fairy Shen. I think you should take this Earth Qi.¡± As he spoke, Tang Baisheng really took out the Earth Qi. Jiang Chengxuan shook his head with a hint of dissatisfaction. ¡°Brother Tang, what do you mean by this? We¡¯ve already said that we won¡¯t take it. Why are you doing this now? Do you think that we would kill for treasures like those despicable cultivators?¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s tone clearly became heavier at the end of his sentence. This made Tang Baisheng look a little embarrassed. In all honesty, it would be a lie to say it didn¡¯t hurt him to give the Earth Qi away. However, after hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, he was truly convinced that the couple wouldn¡¯t take his things. Thinking of this, Tang Baisheng quickly apologized. After a while, he looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan with a slightly serious expression. ¡°Do you have any plans for what to do next? We just killed a False Nascent Soul of Chongxuan Sect. Chongxuan Sect will not let this matter rest easily. Although any cultivator above the Nascent Soul Realm is not allowed to intervene in the struggle for the Origin Qi, If Chongxuan Sect finds out about what we¡¯ve done, it¡¯s hard to say if they¡¯ll come after us..¡± Chapter 449 - Chapter 449: Rescuing Tang Baisheng, Arrival of the Perfected Lord (2) Chapter 449: Rescuing Tang Baisheng, Arrival of the Perfected Lord (2) Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor. Henyee Translations Upon hearing that, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were not particularly worried. Although Chongxuan Sect was a big Nascent Soul sect, the number of Nascent Soul cultivators within the sect was not high. As far as they knew, there were only three Perfected Lords in the sect, and all of them were at the early stage. Although they were unsure about the grade of their Nascent Souls, they believed it wouldn¡¯t be too high, at most blacks. Facing such opponents, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were not too worried. Therefore, the couple reassured Tang Baisheng, indicating that he didn¡¯t need to worry too much. Tang Baisheng, being a perceptive person, understood from their words and reactions that the couple wasn¡¯t particularly concerned about Chongxuan Sect. With this, Tang Baisheng was more at ease. The three of them continued to explore the Sky Plains for possible opportunities. However, with one wisp of Origin Qj and one Earth Qi in possession of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, finding additional opportunities seemed unlikely. Unless Jiang Chengxuan consumed the Providence Pill, which didn¡¯t seem cost-effective, they decided not to insist on searching further When Tang Baisheng saw their reaction, he was a little shocked at first, but he quickly regained his senses. Could it be that the two of them had already found what they wanted before this? Just like that, time passed. It was time for the connection between heaven and earth to end. Therefore, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Tang Baisheng didn¡¯t stay in the Sky Plains any longer. They flew away from the Sky Plains almost immediately. A few days after they left the Sky Plains, numerous majestic figures descended on the area. These were cultivators of Nascent Soul Perfected Lords from various major sects, aiming to escort their disciples back to their sects. At this moment. Among the Nascent Soul cultivators, a middle-aged Perfected Lord in black Daoist robe spoke with a cold expression, ¡°Fellow cultivators, does anyone know why the three elders from my Chongxuan Sect fell?¡± This person was one of the three Nascent Soul Perfected Lords from Chongxuan Sect, named Huang Hai Perfected Lord. Several days ago, he had received reports from his sect¡¯s disciples that the Soul Tablets of Chong Lingzi and others had shattered. His purpose in coming here was to find out the reason behind the deaths of the three elders. If their deaths were accidental, that was one thing. However, if there was foul play involved, he intended to investigate and hold the responsible party accountable. Although the rules stated that no one could intervene during the struggle for the Origin Qi, and no one could inquire about the events that occurred, Nascent Soul Perfected Lords still had their own ways of dealing with things. If they could find out who was behind the incidents, they wouldn¡¯t hesitate to bend the rules a bit. Seeing that no one answered his question, Perfected Lord Huang Hai¡¯s brows furrowed slightly. He raised his hand, and a curved, ice-blue treasure appeared. He continued, ¡°This treasure is called the Ice Orchid Soul Seizing Hook. It¡¯s a high-grade Level 4 Dharma treasure. It has an extraordinary effect on soul attacks. ¡°I¡¯ll ask once again. Does anyone know how the three elders from my Chongxuan Sect died? If someone can provide me with the answer, this treasure will be yours.¡± His words instantly brightened the eyes of many cultivators present. For most cultivators at the ninth-level of the Golden Core or False Nascent Soul, the hope of condensing a Nascent Soul was not high. There, seeking a more powerful treasure or divine power was necessary. Without a doubt, the Ice Orchid Soul Seizing Hook that Perfected Lord Huang Hai took out was a Dharma treasure that could increase their strength. However, regretfully, most cultivators were not aware of the deaths of the three elders from Chongxuan Sect. However, there were a few who saw the square-faced and green-robed male cultivator being killed that day. Originally, they didn¡¯t want to get involved. After all, it had nothing to do with them. However, the situation was clearly different now. The other party took out something that tempted them and they could not refuse. Therefore, in the next moment, a yellow-haired male cultivator spoke. ¡°Senior, on that day, at the Sky Plains, I saw Daoist Yuanhao and Wu Chenzi fall at the hands of Jiang Chengxuan and his wife. As for Chong Lingzi, I¡¯m not particularly clear about the circumstances of his death.¡± ¡°Huh? Jiang Chengxuan and his wife?¡± Obviously, Perfected Lord Huang Hai was not familiar with Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. The cultivator who provided the information briefly recounted the couple¡¯s background. In fact, he didn¡¯t know much about Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan either. He only told Perfected Lord Huang Hai what he knew. Perfected Lord Huang Hai nodded after hearing the information. ¡°This is enough. With this information, I have a rough understanding of what happened.¡± Saying that, he threw the Ice Orchid Soul Seizing Hook to the cultivator who provided the information. This scene made many cultivators envious. Especially those who also knew about the deaths of Wu Chenzi and the others but were a step slower to speak up. Their coveted treasure was now taken. At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Tang Baisheng were currently on their way to a place called the state of Wuhua, which was the nearest large state to the Sky Plains. They planned to use the teleportation array in the state of Wuhua to travel to other major states. As long as they transferred through a few states, their journey should proceed without major issues. Even if Chongxuan Sect eventually found out that their elders died in their hands, they wouldn¡¯t be able to track them down in such a vast northern border. Unfortunately, Chongxuan Sect was not the only sect that had designs on them. A few days after they entered the state of Wuhua, an old and a young figure suddenly appeared, blocking their path. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan recognized them at a glance. The old one was a true Nascent Soul cultivator, and the young one was the person who had witnessed the couple killing Chongxuan Sect¡¯s disciples However, the couple knew that the reason these two were blocking their way was not to avenge Wu Chenzi or the others. Instead, it was because they had their eyes on the Origin Qi they had obtained.. Chapter 450 - Chapter 450: Killing a Nascent Soul, Perfected Lord Huang Hais Terror Chapter 450: Killing a Nascent Soul, Perfected Lord Huang Hai¡¯s Terror Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Yes. When Shen Ruyan killed the square-faced cultivator and the young cultivator in blue, she indeed noticed some people in the distance. However, it was unclear how many of those truly paid attention to Jiang Chengxuan and noticed him collecting the Origin Qi. From the looks of it, the young cultivator in front of them had seen Jiang Chengxuan collecting the Origin Qi. This was indeed the case. The old cultivator suddenly spoke in a calm tone, ¡°Three of you, hand over the Origin Qi you obtained earlier. Don¡¯t force me to take action; otherwise, you may not leave here today.¡± ¡°What?¡± When they suddenly heard the old Nascent Soul cultivator¡¯s words, the one with the greatest reaction among Jiang Chengxuan and the other two was Tang Baisheng. He didn¡¯t expect Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to really obtain the legendary Origin Qi. This was something that even a Nascent Soul Perfected Lord would be tempted by. For a moment, Tang Baisheng couldn¡¯t help but look at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. However, the couple¡¯s expressions did not change at all. Jiang Chengxuan looked at the old Nascent Soul cultivator indifferently and suddenly said, ¡°If I¡¯m not wrong, you should be an independent cultivator from the Nova Waters, right? I do have the Origin Qi, but it¡¯s something I want to use. I can¡¯t hand it to you. Now, I also advise you not to blind your mind because of a moment of desire and bring disaster upon yourself.¡± At this point, Jiang Chengxuan had nothing to hide. However, his words made the old Nascent Soul cultivator and his disciple furious. ¡°What an arrogant brat!¡± The old Nascent Soul cultivator couldn¡¯t help but sneer in anger. ¡°Show me what kind of a disaster I will bring upon myself.¡± With that, the old Nascent Soul cultivator attacked. He raised his hand, and in an instant, a large net shimmering with fiery red light descended towards Jiang Chengxuan and the others. At this moment, Tang Baisheng was shocked to find that the Dharmic power in his body seemed to be completely solidified. Watching the net getting closer, he found that his body and Dharmic power couldn¡¯t move. This was the suppression of Nascent Soul cultivators against low-level cultivators. No matter how strong you were in the Golden Core Realm, you would still be helpless against a Nascent Soul cultivator. BOOM! However, at this critical moment, a huge white and red flame suddenly rose from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body. Chi! Chi! Chi! Chi! There were traces of burnt black appearing in the air. With a tearing sound, the large net shining with fiery red light was instantly engulfed by the flames Jiang Chengxuan had conjured. The restriction that bound Tang Baisheng also disappeared in an instant. ¡°What?¡± Seeing this scene, both the old Nascent Soul cultivator and the young cultivator were shocked. However, the old Nascent Soul cultivator¡¯s eyes quickly glowed with greed. ¡°A level 5 Heavenly Flame. That¡¯s actually a level 5 Heavenly Flame!¡± The old Nascent Soul cultivator hadn¡¯t expected that Jiang Chengxuan possessed a level 5 Heavenly Flame. This trip was truly worthwhile; he had found an unexpected treasure. His heart was filled with excitement. Without holding back, he raised his hand and summoned a golden ring that emitted a certain tremor. As soon as it appeared, ripples appeared in the surrounding void. A buzzing sound reverberated in their ears. Tang Baisheng¡¯s ears even began to bleed, showing signs of extreme pain. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were not affected. The golden ring instantly expanded to ten thousand feet in size and wanted to swallow the three of them. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan exchanged a glance, and Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°I¡¯ll handle this.¡± With that, terrifying waves of energy surged from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body. Within a radius of ten miles, light twisted, and everything seemed to vibrate uncontrollably. A frightening and powerful force erupted from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body. The previously composed old Nascent Soul cultivator¡¯s face suddenly changed. ¡°This aura, you are¡­¡± BOOM! Before he could finish his words, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure suddenly disappeared in mid-air. A loud clang resounded, and the large ring that was closing in on them was directly punched away by Jiang Chengxuan. Tear- Following that, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure flickered again, tearing apart the large net of fiery red light. With a casual swing, the large net turned into a stream of light, shattered several mountains in succession, and finally fell limply to the ground, visibly damaged. ¡°How is this possible?¡± At this moment, the old Nascent Soul cultivator was truly astonished. He never dreamt that a cultivator who hadn¡¯t even reached the ninth-level Golden Core could unleash such terrifying power.. Chapter 451 - Chapter 451: Killing a Nascent Soul, Perfected Lord Huang Chapter 451: Killing a Nascent Soul, Perfected Lord Huang Hai¡¯s Terror (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Where did this monster come from? Before he could figure out everything, the figure of Jiang Chengxuan, surrounded by surging and turbulent blood energy, rapidly expanded in his pupils. ¡°Damn it!¡± The old Nascent Soul cultivator cursed in his heart. The next moment, a bright yellow shield suddenly rose from his body. With a loud bang, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attack hit the bright yellow shield, instantly causing it to dent. The entire shield¡¯s radiance dimmed significantly. At this point, the old Nascent Soul cultivator was getting anxious. He quickly spoke, ¡°Junior, no, Fellow Daoist, it¡¯s a misunderstanding. What just happened was all a misunderstanding!¡± BOOM! Unexpectedly, before he could finish speaking, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s punch descended again. This time, the shield on the old Nascent Soul cultivator¡¯s body vibrated even more violently. This terrified him. How could there be such a terrifying brute force? Even compared to some level 5 demon beasts, he might be even stronger! No, I can¡¯t continue like this. Staying on the defensive would lead to failure. If he let Jiang Chengxuan attack a few more times, his defensive shield would shatter sooner or later. Thinking of this, the old Nascent Soul cultivator suddenly took out a golden and red mixed talisman. A terrifying aura spread. Not far away, Shen Ruyan¡¯s beautiful eyes suddenly narrowed. She immediately spoke to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°Husband, be careful. That¡¯s a level 5 Sunstrike Talisman!¡± ¡°Hmm, a level 5 Sunstrike Talisman?¡± Jiang Chengxuan just heard Shen Ruyan¡¯s reminder, but the old Nascent Soul cultivator had already shown a fierce expression. ¡°Junior, I didn¡¯t expect you to be able to force me to this extent. Now, dying under my Golden Light Celestial Fire Talisman is something you can be proud of.¡± BOOM! As soon as he finished speaking, a terrifying aura erupted from the talisman. Within a radius of a hundred miles, it was instantly covered by endless flames. A series of explosions sounded. In the center of it all, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body was instantly burned black. It must be said that any attack-type talisman, once reaching level 5, would undergo a leap in power. Regarding this Sunstrike Talisman, its power was enough to severely injure or even bring a Nascent Soul cultivator to the brink of death. Although Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s physical body had undergone countless tempering and could resist the impact of ordinary True Treasures, he felt a threat from this talisman. Fortunately, his strength was not limited to what he had just displayed. As the shadows of the dragon and elephant behind him flickered, His body suddenly soared. 10 feet, 200 feet, 300 feet, 400 feet, 500 feet¡­ His figure rose to five hundred feet before stopping. At the same time. Infinite Wheel was also activated. As a black and white Qj swept over his body, The injuries he suffered from the Sunstrike Talisman actually recovered in the blink of an eye. This scene caused the old Nascent Soul cultivator¡¯s pupils to shrink suddenly, and his face changed drastically. ¡°How is that possible?¡± BOOM! Before he could react, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s robust figure rushed out from the rolling sea of fire. One punch. The golden shield protecting the old Nascent Soul cultivator collapsed, twisting and distorting rapidly before finally bursting with a loud bang. Eventually, it exploded into countless specks of light. Following that, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s terrifying power was unobstructed. In the horrified and unbelieving gaze of the old Nascent Soul cultivator, it directly struck into his body with a loud bang. Crash! His body instantly shattered into pieces. But at this moment, a Nascent Soul with the exact appearance of the old Nascent Soul cultivator, but only about three inches tall and green, appeared. His face was filled with fear. As soon as he appeared, his figure blurred and he was about to escape. However, at this moment, a sword light with five-colored lightning slashed over from afar. A series of thunder boomed. The green Nascent Soul, which was only a little over three inches tall, had no power to resist. It was directly annihilated by the terrifying five-colored lightning. At that moment, a surge of spiritual Qi suddenly swept through the air. Seeing this, Tang Baisheng, who had been dumbfounded, and the young Golden Core cultivator, were completely stunned. Who could have expected that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, with only Golden Core cultivation, cpi;d actually behead a genuine Nascent Soul cultivator in a head-on battle? This was simply too absurd, too unbelievable. At least in their long cultivation careers, they had never heard of a Golden Core cultivator successfully counter-killing a Nascent Soul cultivator. Never, not once. Until today¡­ The young Golden Core cultivator suddenly shivered. However, before he could react, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Demon Suppressing Fist Technique fiercely landed on his body. For a moment, a miserable scream echoed in the air. The figure of the young Golden Core cultivator disappeared from where he stood. ¡°Brother Jiang, Fairy Shen, you, you¡­¡± It was only at this moment that Tang Baisheng truly came back to his senses. He looked at the two of them, unable to utter a complete sentence for a long time. ¡°Brother Tang, this is not the place to talk. Let¡¯s leave first.¡± Jiang Chengxuan suddenly turned around, giving a cold look in the direction of the void behind him. Tang Baisheng immediately understood and nodded repeatedly. Soon, after retrieving the storage rings from the two dead bodies, they quickly entered the territory of the state of Wuhua. At the same time. In the void where Jiang Chengxuan had just looked, several figures appeared. The leader was the Supreme Elder of Chongxuan Sect, Perfected Lord Huang Hai. Beside him were a few Golden Core elders of Chongxuan Sect. However, at this moment, their faces were a little pale. Deep in their eyes, there was a hint of fear. Even Perfected Lord Huang Hai¡¯s eyes were filled with fear. They had witnessed the scene of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan killing the old Nascent Soul cultivator. The shock this brought to their hearts was obviously immense. Especially for Perfected Lord Huang Hai. No one understood better than him how difficult it was for a Golden Core cultivator to counter-kill an Nascent Soul cultivator. Once Jiang Chengxuan condensed his Nascent Soul, how terrifying would his strength become? Did Chongxuan Sect really want to become enemies with this couple? Most importantly, at this moment, even if they wanted to stop those two, they probably couldn¡¯t do it anymore. Unless they used the trump cards of the Chongxuan Sect. But if they did that, the Chongxuan Sect would truly have no trump cards left in the future. And who could really guarantee that behind those two, there wouldn¡¯t be stronger existences? What if¡­ Perfected Lord Huang Hai did not dare to imagine anymore. Just at this moment, one of the Golden Core cultivators beside him stammered, ¡°Should we continue to pursue¡­ pursue them?¡± Upon hearing his words, the other Golden Core cultivators around him couldn¡¯t help but shudder, all casting somewhat uneasy glances at Perfected Lord Huang Hai. Perfected Lord Huang Hai sighed and shook his head. ¡°Forget it, forget it. Let¡¯s go back first.¡± With that, he did not stay any longer and quickly disappeared. When the Golden Cores following him saw this, they heaved a sigh of relief and immediately followed Perfected Lord Huang Hai. Chapter 454 - Chapter 454: Returning to Cangnan Region, Jiang Rendao Chapter 454: Returning to Cangnan Region, Jiang Rendao Forming the Core, Arrival of the Demon Beast Riot (3) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After all, with their strength, they didn¡¯t have the ability to resist the aftermath of a Golden Core tribulation. ¡°Rendao, these are protective talismans. Take them.¡± At this point, Jiang Chengxuan took out several Level 4 protective talismans from his body and threw them to Jiang Rendao. Jiang Rendao caught them, thanked him respectfully, and finally focused all his attention on the tribulation. Rumble! Without waiting for too long, the heavenly tribulation¡¯s lightning bolt quickly descended. Jiang Rendao dealt with it quite easily. There were a total of nine lightning bolts, and except for the last two, which forced Jiang Rendao to use the protective talismans given by Jiang Chengxuan, he managed to withstand the other seven on his own. After the tribulation, there was the reward of pure spiritual Qi. Jiang Rendao bathed in it, quickly repairing the injuries he had suffered during the tribulation. From this point on, their Jiang family finally had a third Golden Core cultivator aside from Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Half a year later. Jiang Rendao had completely consolidated his cultivation. At this time, news came from cultivators in the Shu Nation that a large number of demon beasts had suddenly appeared on the outskirts of Mount Sky. Moreover, the quantity was constantly increasing. This situation immediately attracted the attention of all the higher-ups of the Cangnan Alliance. Without delay, several Golden Core cultivators from the Cangnan Alliance immediately set out for the Shu Nation. This group included the head of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion, Hou Dongbai. Everyone descended to the core area of Mount Sky. Looking at the increasing number of demon beasts on the periphery, the expressions of Hou Dongbai and the others became very serious. ¡°ROAR!¡± At the same time, behind those demon beasts, sudden roars rang out. Following that, several powerful auras, no weaker than those of Hou Dongbai and the others, rushed over. This made the expressions of Hou Dongbai and the others change. ¡°It¡¯s Level 4 demon beasts!¡± Apparently, they did not expect that, just at the beginning of the beast beast riot, there would already be Level 4 demon beasts appearing. It could be imagined how fierce the upcoming battle would be. For a while, everyone¡¯s mood became very heavy. However, this situation had just begun. With the passage of time, when the demon beasts outside Mount Sky officially launched an attack on the mountain, the rest of Cangnan Region also began to see many demon beast figures. In just over ten days, several dozen towns were breached by demon beasts. Millions of people became food for these demon beasts. Almost every day, bad news came. On Mount Mystic Tai. Jiang Chengxuan, looking at the reports continuously coming from various places, the coldness in his eyes became more and more intense. He knew that they couldn¡¯t continue fighting like this. If they kept going like this until the end of the demon beast riot, the casualties within the Cangnan Alliance would be heart-wrenching. At that time, if they wanted to recover to their former state, a few hundred years would not be enough. So- Jiang Chengxuan suddenly stood up from his seat. Shen Ruyan, who was next to him, immediately understood and turned to look at him, asking, ¡°Husband, are you going to¡­?¡± Chapter 455 - Chapter 455: Beheading 20 Demon Kings in a Row Chapter 455: Beheading 20 Demon Kings in a Row Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Yeah.¡± A stern light flashed in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. He took out a map of the Cangnan Region, pointing to several areas on it. ¡°Ruyan, look, there are obvious signs of impending collapse in these areas of Cangnan Region.¡± The places Jiang Chengxuan pointed to were the areas that originally belonged to the former Zheng and Shu nations. ¡°Although, before this, our Cangnan Alliance has dispatched a large number of cultivators to settle there, given how vast the two nations are, it¡¯s just a drop in the ocean. The reason we established the Alliance headquarters in the Mount Nether of Zheng Nation was to reorganize the order of these two nations and restore their vitality. But now, if those demon beasts continue to attack, it won¡¯t take long for the territories of the two nations to collapse. Our headquarters will also fall. Once the demon beasts firmly establish themselves in the heartland of the two nations, it will be obvious what kind of threat it poses to the remaining three nations. Therefore¡­¡± At this point, a hint of killing intent appeared on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face. ¡°We must take immediate actions, execute a decapitation operation, and exterminate all demon beasts at or above Level 4. However, this will inevitably enrage Level 5 demon emperors. At that time, they might also take countermeasures, might end up in advance.¡± Hearing that, Shen Ruyan suddenly realized something. ¡°If we can cooperate and eliminate the Level 5 demon emperors early, this demon beast riot that poses a great danger to our territory may end early.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded in agreement. ¡°As long as this demon beast riot ends early, in a hundred years or so, the vitality of the Zheng and Shu may recover significantly. Most importantly, by then, both of us would most likely have entered Nascent Soul. At that time, even if there are storms, we will have enough strength to face them.¡± At the end of the day, it was all about time. For Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, what they need most now is time, and what they lack the most is also time. Therefore, if possible, they must seize every opportunity to gain enough time. ¡°Okay, let¡¯s take action. Where should we go first?¡± Shen Ruyan nodded immediately. Jiang Chengxuan stared at the map for a while. After a while, he pointed. Shen Ruyan looked closely and found that the place he pointed to was a city called Silver River. ¡°This city is the gateway to enter the hinterland of Zheng Nation. The city behind it is currently the largest mortal city, Juyuan City. Once Silver River City is lost, Juyuan City will inevitably fall. Most importantly, this city possesses a Level 4 spiritual vein. Its importance is self-evident.¡± The couple did not hesitate at all. With a flash, they had already left Mount Mystic Tai and quickly flew towards Silver River City. In Silver River City, the ones currently responsible for guarding the city were Hua Mengyou of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and Daoist Kun Xu, who was once an independent cultivator and now a senior elder of the Cangnan Alliance. At this moment, their faces were filled with fatigue. It was because the current situation in Silver River City was already very dangerous. Outside the city, there were currently five Level 4 demon kings, thirsty for human blood. Obviously, they considered Silver River City as one of their main targets. Otherwise, the demon beast wouldn¡¯t have sent out five Level 4 demon kings at once. In addition to numerous Level 3 demon beasts, along with countless Level 1 and 2 demon beasts, they posed a fatal threat to Silver River City. Especially just now. The demon beasts even obtained an Array Breaking Bead from somewhere, almost using it to break the protective array of Silver River City. Looking at the light screen of the protective array quickly dimming under the fierce attacks of the five Level 4 demon beasts and numerous low-level demon beasts, Kun Xu and Hua Mengyou¡¯s faces couldn¡¯t help but turn very ugly. They even felt a slight vibration under their feet, indicating that the protective array of Silver River City could not hold on for too long. Kun Xu suddenly took a deep breath and turned to Hua Mengyou beside him. ¡°Fellow Daoist Hua, when the array is broken later, remember to escape to the northeast. Don¡¯t stop. This way, there might still be a chance for survival.¡± Hearing Kun Xut¡¯s words, Hua Mengyou¡¯s face suddenly changed. She looked at Kun Xu and couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Senior Kun Xu, are you¡­?¡± At this moment, Kun Xu¡¯s expression remained unchanged. He said, ¡°Someone has to stay behind to hold the fort. Your cultivation is not enough, even if you stay, you may not be able to change the situation. Although I have lived for over seven hundred years and feel I haven¡¯t had enough, it¡¯s about time. I owned your Shifu a life. Whatever is owed must be paid back at the right time.¡± At the end, Kun Xu¡¯s expression became very calm. These words made Hua Mengyou¡¯s face turn slightly pale. At this moment, she felt as if a huge rock was pressing down on her.. Chapter 456 - Chapter 456: Beheading 20 Demon Kings in a Row (2) Chapter 456: Beheading 20 Demon Kings in a Row (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations She wanted to say something but couldn¡¯t find the words. But in the end, she said firmly, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, I¡¯ll stay behind later and hold the line with you, Senior.¡± ¡°No!¡± However, Kun Xu decisively shook his head. ¡°Our current strength is already insufficient. We can¡¯t afford to lose any cultivator at the Golden Core level. If we try to escape together, there won¡¯t be any chance to outrun the pursuit of those demon kings. Therefore, at this moment, don¡¯t act recklessly. As long as the array is broken, run for your life immediately.¡± At this point, Daoist Kun Xu¡¯s tone was already a little stern. ¡°If you feel bad, when you have the opportunity in the future, kill a few more demon beasts to avenge me and the countless humans who died at the hands of those beasts.¡± Rumble! As soon as he finished speaking, the ground in the entire Silver River City suddenly shook violently. Following that, everyone heard a series of cracking sounds like ¡°ka-ka-ka.¡± Visible to the naked eye, the protective array in the sky above Silver River City was covered with dense cracks. With the renewed attacks from the five Demon Kings outside the city. The protective array above Silver River City could no longer hold on. With a loud bang, the entire protective array instantly turned into scattered light disappearing in the high sky. Seeing this, fear appeared on the faces of everyone in the city. Kun Xu shouted loudly at Hua Mengyou, who was beside him. ¡°Run!¡± After saying that, he took the initiative to confront the five Demon Kings. Hua Mengyou gritted her teeth. Just as she was about to turn around and escape, two dazzling lights suddenly flashed over from the distant sky. Seeing those two streaks, Hua Mengyou, who was about to escape, was immediately stunned. But soon, a look of surprise appeared on her face. ¡°It¡¯s Alliance Leader Jiang and Fairy Shen!¡± ¡°Huh¡­ ?¡± Hearing Hua Mengyou¡¯s words, Kun Xu, who was charging towards the five Demon Kings, couldn¡¯t help but be slightly shocked. At the same time. The two streaks of light had landed in front of Kun Xu Buzz! In the void, two extremely bright sword lights suddenly swooshed past. The five demon kings were caught off guard. The heads of two of them were instantly beheaded by the two sword lights. Then, the two sword lights turned in mid-air. Hiss! The bodies of the other two Demon Kings were directly split into halves and fell on the spot. ¡°How is that possible?¡± The remaining Demon King¡¯s face was full of horror. It never expected that, while they were about to completely slaughter all the humans in Silver River City, two more enemies would suddenly appear. As soon as they appeared, they killed four of its companions in a row. Mind you, those four companions were also Level 4 Demon Kings just like itself. An existence comparable to a Golden Core cultivator of the human race. They were not some Tom, Dick, or Harry. But the result was that, under the swords of these two people, those four Demon Kings were just like any other ordinary demon beasts, completely powerless to resist, and were ruthlessly slaughtered. How terrifying was the strength of these two? The remaining Demon King¡¯s eyes were full of fear. But in the next moment, one of the two suddenly raised the sword in his hand again. In an instant, countless dazzling sword lights filled its entire field of vision. Then, there was nothing. Its last thought was whether this person was the Nascent Soul of the human race? Watching the five Level 4 Demon Kings being easily killed by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, Kun Xu and Hua Mengyou were both stunned for a moment. In fact. Neither did they expect that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s attacks would be so sharp. ¡°How is it? Are you both okay?¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan turned to Kun Xu and Hua Mengyou. ¡°At present, the situation for our human race is critical, so we won¡¯t stay here for long. Take advantage of this to repair the protective array.¡± While speaking, he and Shen Ruyan had already slashed out a few sword beams, sweeping over the demon beast horde. In an instant, the originally dense demon beast horde disappeared by more than half. The remaining ones that were fortunate enough not to die all stood there stiffly, their bodies rigid, their eyes dull, obviously completely frightened. Seeing this, Kun Xu and Hua Mengyou suddenly came back to their senses. They immediately took the initiative to start repairing the protective array. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, as they said, did not stay here for long. After they commanded the crowd to repair the protective array, they once again flew away, disappearing into the distant sky. Watching the couple¡¯s figures disappear quickly, the expressions of Kun Xu and Hua Mengyou became serious. ¡°Alliance Leader and his wife seem to want to reverse the situation with their own strength.¡± Kun Xu suddenly spoke. Hua Mengyou also realized this and couldn¡¯t help but express her worry: ¡°Senior Kun Xu, do you think Alliance Leader and his wife can make it?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± However, Kun Xu shook his head. ¡°I only know that if Alliance Leader and his wife continue to slaughter demon kings like this, it¡¯s very likely that the level 5 demon emperor will enter the battlefield early.¡± Huameng You was shocked at first, then she reacted, and her worry became more intense. ¡°If Level 5 demon emperor really enters early, what should we do? Will something happen to the Alliance Leader and the others?¡± Kun Xu turned to look at her and suddenly said, ¡°Are you very concerned about them? Or rather, are you very concerned about our Alliance Leader?¡± These words immediately made Hua Mengyou¡¯s pretty face blush. Then, she lowered her eyes. ¡°Senior Kun Xu, I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about. Isn¡¯t it normal to care about them?¡± ¡°Haha.¡± Daoist Kun Xu laughed. He said meaningfully, ¡°If they continue to do this, it will indeed attract a level 5 demon emperor. However, that might just be what they want.¡± ¡°Hm? Senior Kun Xu, you mean¡­?¡± ¡°Maybe. I¡¯m just guessing.¡± Daoist Kun Xu shook his head. At this moment, he stopped talking and looked at the distant sky. A few days later. The four Level 4 demon kings in the Myriad Wind Forest of the Yun Nation were all killed by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. After that, the six Level 4 demon kings outside the Mount Sky were also killed by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Including the ones in Silver River City, in less than ten days, 15 Level 4 demon kings had died in the hands of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. This was fatal to the demon beasts. And this was not the end. Two days later. In the northernmost area of Yan Nation, another five Level 4 demon kings fell at the hands of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. With this, the total number reached a substantial twenty, significantly impacting the foundation of the demonic forces. At this moment. About tens of thousands of kilometers away from Mount Ether, A level 5 demon emperor, Black Wind was looking at Mount Ether tens of thousands of kilometers away with a cold expression. Beside it were ten Level 4 demon kings. At this moment, it had already received news and knew that in the past few days, twenty demon kings had died. This filled its heart with anger. Looking at Mount Ether, its eyes revealed an unmistakable and chilling murderous intent. ¡°Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, you really deserve to die!¡± Chapter 457 - Chapter 457: Collecting Some Interest First, The Chapter 457: Collecting Some Interest First, The Frightened Black Wind Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Twenty demon kings. That was a total of twenty demon kings. Including the ten demon kings following it, it was almost the whole number of demon kings in this area. But just like that, a significant portion of this number was wiped out. This blow to their demonic forces was too great. It was not just a surface wound. No wonder Black Wind was so angry at this moment. Without hesitating, Black Wind personally led the remaining ten demon kings, preparing to attack Mount Ether. Using this place as a base, they planned to annihilate the entire Liang Nation. Even if it angered Perfected Lord Xuan Yang, Black Wind would still cleanse the entire Cangnan Region with blood. As Black Wind led the ten demon kings and a horde of demon beasts towards Mount Ether, Shen Yuanlong, Jiang Rendao, Gu Yuefeng and Wen Shujun stationed on Mount Ether sensed an incredibly fierce and fearsome aura. ¡°This aura, could it be¡­?¡± Gu Yuefeng¡¯s expression changed involuntarily. Next to him, Wen Shujun seemed to have thought of something, her beautiful eyes instantly contracting. Shen Yuanlong and Jiang Rendao, although not completely sure about their speculations, felt a tremendous pressure from the overwhelming aura in the distance. They were slightly terrified. Shen Yuanlong turned to Gu Yuefeng, his expression unusually serious as he asked, ¡°Senior Gu, have you noticed something?¡± Gu Yuefeng nodded with a heavy expression. ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, the one coming this time should be their demon emperor.¡± ¡°Demon emperor?¡± Hearing these words, Shen Yuanlong and Jiang Rendao¡¯s expressions changed drastically. However, they quickly reacted. Indeed, only a demon emperor could possess such a despair-inducing aura. At this moment, the hearts of the four people present were shrouded in a layer of gloom. Simultaneously, in the distance, a demonic wind arose. The ten demonic kings led by Black Wind, along with a horde of demonic beasts, had arrived outside the protective array of Mount Ether. Staring at Mount Ether, Black Wind¡¯s eyes erupted with an incredibly cold killing intent. Meanwhile, Shen Yuanlong, Jiang Rendao, Gu Yuefeng, and Wen Shujun shuddered upon seeing that it was really a demon emperor. What was more, there were ten Level 4 demon kings accompanying the demon emperor. How were they supposed to resist that? It had to be known that with their strength combined, even without the level 5 demon emperor, it was already very difficult for them to resist the ten Level 4 demon kings. It seemed that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s actions had truly infuriated the demonic faction. This is really¡­ Tit for tat. Before, they had enjoyed watching Jiang Chengxuan slaughter those demon kings. Now, they found themselves in a helpless situation. The gap in strength between the two sides was simply too vast. There was no comparability at all, and naturally, the talk of resistance was nonexistent. They simply couldn¡¯t hold their ground. As Shen Yuanlong and Jiang Rendao were starting to resign to their fate, suddenly, two streaks of light darted across the sky. Seeing those two streaks of light, the expressions of Shen Yuanlong and the others couldn¡¯t help but change. As for Black Wind and the other demon kings, their eyes glinted with hostility. Especially Black Wind, its eyes revealed a touch of fierceness. It uttered a few words. ¡°Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan!¡± BOOM! In an instant, two streaks of light landed on the top of Mount Ether. It was Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. After them, many streaks of light flashed over from afar. There were a total of eight. They were Golden Core cultivators who had been transferred from all over Cangnan Region. This scene made the eyes of Black Wind and the other demon kings slightly narrow. Especially for some demon kings, a sense of ominous foreboding arose instinctively. ¡°Haha.¡± It was only at this moment that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s voice slowly resounded. ¡°We¡¯ve finally seen you, Black Wind.¡± His gaze turned to Black Wind with a smile on his face, but his eyes revealed a chilling killing intent. ¡°Do you know how much trouble your ancestor, Golden Wolf, caused us back then? But it¡¯s good that it actually sent you to the Cangnan Region. In that case, my wife and I can collect some interest in advance from you. We will refine some Level 5 True Treasure using your blood, flesh, bones, demonic core, claws, and teeth!¡± Chapter 458 - Chapter 458: Collecting Some Interest First, The Chapter 458: Collecting Some Interest First, The Frightened Black Wind (2) Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations For their demonic faction, this was undoubtedly the greatest insult. Black Wind¡¯s anger surged uncontrollably. In its wolf-like eyes, a terrifying look flashed. Its entire body transformed in an instant, expanding to the size of a colossal black mountain. No flashy moves, just brute force. Black Wind immediately raised a claw and fiercely struck towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Boom! How terrifying was the enraged strike of a Level 5 demon emperor? Crack- In almost an instant, an ear-piercing sound came from the Mountain-protecting Array on Mountain-protecting Array. Even the shield on it flickered violently. There were faint signs of instability. However, at this moment, a five-colored brilliance suddenly appeared in mid-air. There was a whoosh. This five-colored light ignored all defenses and instantly reached Black Wind. In an instant, the formidable aura of Black Wind, including the power of its descending claw, was inexplicably weakened by thirty percent. Black Wind also keenly felt a sudden weakness in its spirit, flesh, strength, and even the circulation of its demonic power. It felt as if it had just fought an enemy of the same level for three days and nights. It was exhausted beyond measure. How come? It was astonished. Crack- Just as it was astonished, a radiant sword light, tinged with five-colored lightning, rushed towards the descending wolf claw. There was a loud bang. The sword light collided with the wolf claw, creating a massive mushroom cloud in the sky. The surrounding light continuously distorted. Boom! Boom! Boom! The ground shook. The colossal body of Black Wind suddenly created several huge craters on the ground with each step, like missiles striking the earth, leaving dozens of meters wide craters and lifting up smoke hundreds of meters high. In an instant, the sky became hazy. ¡°How is that possible?¡± However, what shocked Black Wind the most at this moment was the strength displayed by the other party. They actually blocked its attack and repelled it head-on. It should be noted that it was a dignified Level 5 demon emperor, comparable to the existence of a Nascent Soul cultivator. And these two? They were only at the ninth level of the Golden Core. How could they possibly resist it head-on? At this moment, Black Wind couldn¡¯t help but take a deep breath. It seemed to have understood why Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had acted so arrogantly. It seemed that they dared to challenge it directly because they had the strength to do so. However, the gap between Level 4 and Level 5 couldn¡¯t be made up for by just external objects like Dharma treasures. Clearly. At this moment, it had recognized that the sword Shen Ruyan just slashed out was a Level 5 True Treasure. BOOM! The black wind grew larger as it blew, expanding to a size of three thousand zhang, nearly ten thousand meters. That terrifying force surged towards Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Mount Ether behind them. Seeing this scene, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed. Without saying a word, he instantly activated demon-slaying talent. Then, he opened his hands. Two pale but internally red flames appeared in his palms. He rubbed these two flames together. Buzz, buzz, buzz! In an instant, the terrifying high temperature burned the surrounding air, emitting a buzzing sound. Some nearby plants, wood, earth, and stones even burst into flames. At the same time. A brutal, fierce, and terrifying fireball, accompanied by a roar, was thrown out by Jiang Chengxuan. Roaring and spinning, it rushed directly into the massive black wind. In an instant, the originally rapidly advancing black wind suddenly shook. Then it shook again, as if an electrical current was not flowing smoothly. On the surface of the black wind, occasional flashes of white light appeared. When it was about ten miles away from Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, the massive black wind suddenly swelled. Boom. Like the explosion of countless nuclear bombs. Red and white flames, mixed with bursts of black wind, rushed into the sky and produced a massive explosion. The sky was completely filled with red, white, and black three-colored brilliance. Everyone, whether cultivators or demonic beasts, at this moment, subconsciously withdrew their divine senses. They dared not casually probe the terrifying power. With their Golden Core divine sense, any inadvertent exploration could harm their Primordial Spirits. Swoosh! But at this moment, a golden sword light suddenly flashed through the center of the explosion. Immediately following that, a deafening roar echoed in everyone¡¯s ears. When everything gradually quieted down, everyone was shocked to find that Black Wind, which was about a thousand feet in size just now, had now shrunk to about a hundred. Moreover, its body had many additional wounds, oozing streams of fresh blood. Most importantly, its enormous wolf claw was nowhere to be seen. The cut was smooth and glossy, as if it had been completely erased from existence. What¡­ What is going on? What happened just now? Everyone couldn¡¯t help but feel puzzled. Especially the ten demon kings who had come with it, at this moment, each of their hearts was filled with shock. No one knew better than them how powerful Black Wind was. But even such a powerful Level 5 demon emperor had suffered such severe injuries. This¡­ Before they could understand what was going on, the colossal body of Black Wind suddenly flashed. The next moment, ignoring everything, its massive body turned into a black wind, rushing towards the distance as it tried to escape. If someone could see its eyes at this moment, they would find that the eyes of Black Wind were filled with endless terror. Yes. Black Wind was in fear, in horror. Because just now, it clearly felt that it was just a hair¡¯s breadth away from¡­ If it hadn¡¯t been willing to sacrifice its claw at a critical moment, what was cut off just now might not have been its claws but its head. For the demonic race, a powerful physical body was one of their greatest sources of strength. Once the body was destroyed, Not only would their strength drop by ninety-nine percent instantly, but their future would also be cut off. Most importantly, in the current situation, if its physical body were destroyed, then dying would be its only fate. After all, those two people were not ordinary Golden Core cultivators. Both of them had already reached the Nascent Soul level in terms of combat strength. Moreover, it was not the kind of Nascent Soul that had just advanced. It was no match at all. Run! At this moment, Black Wind no longer cared about anything else. Its mind now had only one thought, which was to escape from the sight of those two. And it needed to leave the Cangnan Region as quickly as possible to inform the Golden Wolf about the news of those two. Taking advantage of the chaos caused by the demon beast riot, when human Perfected Lords were mostly preoccupied and not paying attention, there was a very good chance to eliminate these two enormous threats. Otherwise, once this demon beast riot ended, if they wanted to deal with these two, it would be very difficult to find a suitable opportunity. After all, when facing enemies like demon beasts, the human Perfected Lords were relatively united. It was unlikely and impossible for them to watch the demon beasts attack two Golden Cores with such great potential. What¡¯s more, what terrified Black Wind the most was that the current strength of the couple was only at the level of Golden Core. Yet, they already possessed such formidable power. Then, when they broke through to the Nascent Soul in the future, how terrifying would their strength become? Perhaps these two could become the second Perfected Lord Xuan Yang. Or even stronger. And this was something that the demon beasts did not want to see no matter what.. Chapter 460 - Chapter 460: The Fall of the Demon Emperor and the Chapter 460: The Fall of the Demon Emperor and the Demon Kings. Shen Ruyan Is Preparing to Condense the Nascent Soul and Upgrade Her Spiritual Root (2) Translator: Henyee Translations , Editor Henyee Translations At this point, Shen Ruyan deliberately furrowed her brows. She said in a calm tone, ¡°Even if it hasn¡¯t harmed anyone, keeping it is still a hidden danger. It¡¯s better to kill it.¡± As soon as Shen Ruyan said this, the body of the Golden Ape immediately shivered, and it hurriedly bowed towards the two again, kowtowing rapidly: ¡°Seniors, spare me! Seniors, spare me! I promise, I absolutely won¡¯t have any rebellious thoughts, and I won¡¯t be a threat to you. ¡°Is that so?¡± A half smile appeared on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face. ¡°But we still don¡¯t believe you. Besides, what¡¯s the point of keeping you? If we kill it, we can take your core to refine pills and Dharma treasures. I think what my wife said makes sense. Instead of keeping you, it¡¯s better¡­ ¡°I¡¯m useful! I¡¯m useful!¡± Before Jiang Chengxuan could finish speaking, the Golden Demon Ape shouted in fear. ¡°I can guard the door for you! I can be a mount! In short, I¡¯ll do anything. As long as you don¡¯t kill me, I¡¯ll do anything. I¡¯m willing to open my sea of consciousness and let you impose restrictions on me, making me your servant. Please don¡¯t kill me.¡± Towards the end of his plea, the Golden Ape Demon started crying pitifully. Such a cowardly Demon King was never heard of. Seeing its reaction, everyone was dumbfounded. Even Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other, somewhat speechless. This demon king was really¡­ Frightened to the point of having no dignity. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°In that case, open your sea of consciousness and let me plant a Primordial Spirit restriction on you.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, the Golden Ape was not shocked but happy. It nodded repeatedly. ¡°Alright, alright, Master. I¡¯ll do it now.¡± As soon as it finished speaking, the Golden Ape did not hesitate at all. In front of everyone, it opened its own sea of consciousness. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t hesitate either. He immediately imposed a restriction in its consciousness. With this restriction, as long as the Golden Ape dared to betray him or have any bad thoughts, Jiang Chengxuan would be able to sense it immediately. And with just a thought, he could instantly annihilate this Level 4 demon king. In the following time, Jiang Chengxuan and the others didn¡¯t idle. They quickly started arranging the cultivators to besiege the remaining demon beasts. At the same time, they began to send messages to various parties, asking everyone to try to reclaim the lost territories. Without the presence of the Level 5 Demon Emperor and with the elimination of most of the Level 4 Demon Kings, the demon beast riot was no longer a threat. After all, for high-level cultivators, the number of low-level demon beasts didn¡¯t have much significance. That was indeed the case. About a few months later. The chaos caused by the demon beasts that swept through the entire Cangnan Region was completely quelled by Jiang Chengxuan and the others. After handling all the follow-up matters related to this demon beast not, some more months passed. On this day. Jiang Chengxuan was using his Dharmic power to nourish his three intrinsic Dharma treasures. The Golden Void Sword, Deep Earth Halberd, and the Yin Yang Divine Water Jade. At this moment, Shen Ruyan found him and informed him that she had sensed the opportunity to break through to the Nascent Soul. She planned to enter seclusion to attempt a breakthrough. This made Jiang Chengxuan delighted. He knew that advancing to Nascent Soul was a crucial bottleneck in cultivation. It required sufficient resources, opportunities, and favorable conditions, all of which were indispensable. Right now, Shen Ruyan had accumulated enough cultivation. There was no lack of resources. With the supreme-grade Golden Core she had condensed, as long as she sensed the arrival of the opportunity to condense her Nascent Soul, she was more than 80% confident that she could reach Heaven Nascent Soul without any external help. Coupled with the Origin Qi, even if she tried to condense the legendary Flawless Nascent Soul, she had more than a 50% chance of success. The only problem was the condition. The only problem was the favorable conditions. They didn¡¯t have a Level 5 spiritual vein. The best way to nurture a level 5 spiritual vein was to try to nurture a Level 4 spiritual root to level 5. Coincidentally, the Water Apricot Tree on Mount Mystic Tai had already reached the peak of Level 4- With the resources accumulated by the Jiang family over the years and the various treasures obtained in this demon beast riot, there was a good chance of successfully cultivating the Water Apricot Tree to Level 5. [Ding.] At this moment, a system notification suddenly sounded in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. [An achievement mission has been issued. Host, please complete cultivating the spiritual root a thousand times.] Jiang Chengxuan could almost envision that after completing this achievement mission, the Water Apricot Tree on Mount Mystic Tai would smoothly advance to Level 5. Jiang Chengxuan said to Shen Ruyan, ¡°Ruyan, since you have already sensed the breakthrough opportunity, don¡¯t waste this chance. Go into seclusion. During this period, I will certainly elevate our family¡¯s spiritual vein to Level 5.¡± Although she didn¡¯t know why her husband had such confidence, Shen Ruyan had always trusted Jiang Chengxuan unconditionally. She smiled and nodded, saying, ¡°Alright, then I¡¯ll leave it to you, Husband.¡± After saying that, Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t hesitate any longer and went to her own cave abode to begin seclusion, preparing to break through to the Nascent Soul realm. At the same time, Jiang Chengxuan gathered a large number of spiritual materials from the family and various places. He went to the back mountain, where the Water Apricot Tree was planted, and started cultivating the spiritual root in his own way. Days passed like this. When Jiang Chengxuan completed cultivating the Water Apricot Tree, three years passed. At this moment, the system notification sounded in his mind again. [Congratulations, host. You have achieved cultivating the spiritual root a thousand times. You have obtained a wisp of Purple Qi and a Heaven and Earth Lightning Seed.] The wisp of Purple Qi was used to advance the grade of spiritual root. However, the Heaven and Earth Lightning Seed was quite interesting. According to the system¡¯s description, this could be used to absorb lightning tribulation. The stronger the lightning tribulation absorbed at once, the higher the grade of the spiritual root the seed would grow into. That¡¯s right. This was a seed of the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root. However, its planting method was rather special. If you wanted to plant it, you had to bathe in the lightning tribulation. It would absorb the power of a single tribulation lightning, thereby unlocking its vitality. In other words, this seed could also be used as a treasure for ascending tribulations. Not bad, not bad. Jiang Chengxuan had already figured out that if nothing unexpected happened, he planned to use this seed during his Nascent Soul tribulation and used it as an opportunity to unlock its vitality. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan did not waste any time. Looking at the Water Apricot Tree in front of him, Jiang Chengxuan did not hesitate anymore. He immediately took out the wisp of Purple Qi and used it on the Water Apricot Tree. Buzz! After receiving the wisp of Purple Qi, the Water Apricot Tree, which was stuck at the peak of Level 4, immediately broke through the level restriction. In an instant, endless azure light burst forth from the Water Apricot Tree. Rustle¡ª The branches swayed. The entire tree suddenly exuded extremely vigorous vitality. In just a moment, the Water Apricot Tree leaped from the peak of Level 4 to Level 5- Chapter 462 - Chapter 462: Level 5 Spiritual Vein, Shen Ruyan Comes Chapter 462: Level 5 Spiritual Vein, Shen Ruyan Comes Out of Seclusion, Reaching Nascent Soul (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations This was to avoid any possible accidents, nipping all potential hazards in the bud. ¡°Yes!¡± Jiang Renyi and Jiang Rendao obviously understood the seriousness of the situation after hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s orders. They immediately showed solemn expressions and accepted the task. Jiang Anran also intended to go along, but Jiang Chengxuan stopped her with a shout. ¡°Anran, you stay here and accompany me.¡± In fact, he wanted Jiang Anran to stay and observe Shen Ruyan¡¯s breakthrough process. Although, at her current cultivation level, she couldn¡¯t comprehend many things, for a Violet Palace cultivator, this was a rare opportunity. Jiang Anran nodded at Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan reached out and patted Jiang Anran¡¯s head. Then, he sat cross-legged, personally guarding Shen Ruyan. Time passed bit by bit. In the blink of an eye, three years went by. On this day. Jiang Chengxuan, who was sitting, suddenly looked towards the direction of Shen Ruyan¡¯s cave abode. Jiang Anran noticed the movement and looked at Jiang Chengxuan, asking, ¡°Shifu, did something happen?¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°Your Shifu Ruyan is about to emerge from seclusion.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Jiang Anran was stunned. Next moment, an immensely majestic and awe-inspiring aura burst out from Shen Ruyan¡¯s cave cave. Under the influence of this aura, all the cultivators and creatures on Mount Mystic Tai were awe-struck. For a moment, the pressure caused the flow of their Dharmic power and True Essence to stagnate. Jiang Chengxuan waved his hand. Instantly, the pressure was lifted, and Jiang Anran felt her body loosen. The flow of Dharmic power within her body returned to normal. But the shock on her face did not diminish. ¡°Did Shifu Ruyan successfully break through to Nascent Soul? It¡¯s¡­ so terrifying.¡± In fact, many others felt the same way as Jiang Anran at this moment. People like Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, Liu Linglong, and others all harbored a sense of anticipation. BOOM! At this moment, a brilliant light soared into the sky from the direction of Shen Ruyan¡¯s cave. Then, a graceful figure, dressed in white like a celestial being, appeared in front of everyone. It was Shen Ruyan. Her beautiful eyes landed on Jiang Chengxuan. A gentle smile appeared at the corner of her mouth. ¡°Husband.¡± Jiang Chengxuan immediately flew up to Shen Ruyan, smiling at her. ¡°Congratulations, wife, on successfully reaching the Nascent Soul. From now on, ascending Immortality is within reach.¡± Upon hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Shen Ruyan gave him a slightly amused look. Then, her beautiful eyes turned towards the sky. ¡°My Heavenly Tribulation is coming soon.¡± Saying this, she looked back at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Next, I¡¯m afraid I¡¯ll have to trouble you to continue protecting me and assist in facing the tribulation.¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded and then asked with a serious expression. ¡°How is it? Shouldn¡¯t be a big problem, right?¡± Shen Ruyan hesitated for a moment and then nodded. ¡°I think so.¡± ¡°Really? Then take this first.¡± Saying that, Jiang Chengxuan handed her the Heaven and Earth Lightning Seed he obtained from the system. Shen Ruyan took it curiously. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°¡±This is the Heaven and Earth Lightning Seed. It can help you withstand one tribulation lightning. Although you are confident about overcoming this Heavenly Tribulation, it¡¯s better to be safe. Take this item as a backup method.¡± After handing it over, Jiang Chengxuan briefly explained what the Heaven and Earth Lightning Seed was for. After listening, Shen Ruyan felt warmth in her heart. She was well aware that such a treasure was also crucial for Jiang Chengxuan, who would soon break through to Nascent Soul. But at this moment, he gave it to her. Just as Shen Ruyan was about to say something more, her pretty face suddenly changed. Immediately after, the sky where she was suddenly darkened. Along with a series of rumbling roars, distorted silver lightning suddenly appeared in the dark clouds. A terrifying aura instantly spread over the entire Mount Mystic Tai. Everyone looked at the tribulation clouds in the sky with horrified expressions. The aura was so terrifying that their souls trembled uncontrollably. Even Jiang Rendao, a Golden Core cultivator, was no exception. Shen Ruyan immediately flew out of Mount Mystic Tai. In the blink of an eye, he had already flown a thousand miles. Jiang Chengxuan asked Jiang Anran, Jiang Renyi and others to stay put while he chased after Shen Ruyan. After flying for about a hundred miles, Shen Ruyan stopped on a mountain peak. Watching the increasingly dense tribulation clouds in the sky, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression became somewhat solemn. Nascent Soul tribulation was nothing like Golden Core tribulation. Whether in terms of duration or power, Nascent Soul tribulation was far superior. It was unknown whether Shen Ruyan had condensed a Heaven Nascent Soul or the legendary flawless Nascent Soul. But based on his understanding of Shen Ruyan, there was more than a 90% chance that the Nascent Soul she condensed this time would be a Flawless Nascent Soul. Otherwise, with her temperament, if she hadn¡¯t condensed a Flawless Nascent Soul, she would not have come out of seclusion. If she came out of seclusion, it basically meant that it was a Flawless Nascent Soul. However, it was unknown whether the tribulation for a Flawless Nascent Soul would be as unpredictable as when the supreme-grade Golden Core. Rumble! As Jiang Chengxuan was pondering over these thoughts, the tribulation lightning in the sky had already descended. Blinding lightning tore through the darkness, causing everyone who witnessed this scene to instinctively feel fear. It was truly terrifying, just the remnants of the power would be enough to reduce them to ashes. Even Jiang Rendao, who had experienced the Golden Core tribulation, was no exception. However, Shen Ruyan, situated at the center of the tribulation, faced the first lightning with ease. She blocked the first tribulation lightning effortlessly. Then came the second, the third. Shen Ruyan handled them with ease. By the time the fourth lightning arrived, its power was noticeably several times stronger than the previous three. This time, Shen Ruyan summoned several defensive treasures. With a series of thunderous roars. The spiritual light of these Level 4 defensive treasures instantly dimmed. Then, they all fell down. Fortunately, she successfully blocked the fourth tribulation lightning. The power of the fifth and sixth lightning bolts were significantly higher. This time, Shen Ruyan had to use her divine powers. Purple Lightning Flame Saber. Rumble! The sky above was filled with endless interwoven lightning. All kinds of energy wreaked havoc. The terrifying aura spread over an area of several thousand miles. Luckily, they didn¡¯t pose any substantial threat to Shen Ruyan. It wasn¡¯t until after a long time. A booming sound echoed in the sky. Compared to the previous six tribulation lightning, the seventh tribulation lightning, which was many times more terrifying, finally descended.. Chapter 464 - Chapter 464: Transcending the Heavenly Tribulation, Chapter 464: Transcending the Heavenly Tribulation, Flawless Nascent Soul, Secret of My Previous Life, Thunder Matriarch Heavenly Lord (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations However, at this moment, her delicate face showed obvious paleness. At the corner of her mouth, there was a trace of bright red blood. It was clear that she had suffered considerable injuries. Fortunately, at this moment, the dark clouds in the sky gradually dispersed. Following that, drops of pure essence, like divine nectar, fell. They landed on Shen Ruyan¡¯s injured body, quickly repairing the wounds. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Shen Ruyan quickly circulated her cultivation technique, attempting to consolidate her current cultivation foundation. After absorbing all these pure essences, her cultivation was completely stabilized, steadily stopping at the first level of Nascent Soul. ¡°Congratulations, wife.¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure suddenly appeared in front of Shen Ruyan, smiling and congratulating her. Shen Ruyan smiled and nodded at Jiang Chengxuan. Then, she took out the Heaven and Earth Lightning Seed from her body and handed it back to Jiang Chengxuan, saying, ¡°Husband, take this back. I don¡¯t need it anymore.¡± Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan did not refuse and immediately accepted it. At this moment, Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and others from a distance flew over together. They all came to congratulate Shen Ruyan on successfully transcending the tribulation and achieving Nascent Soul. Shen Ruyan responded with smiles and rewarded them accordingly. When the time was about right, the couple did not linger and quickly returned to the Xuanming Peak of Mount Mystic Tai. At this moment, news about Shen Ruyan breaking through to Nascent Soul quickly spread throughout Mount Mystic Tai. Everyone¡¯s mood was extremely excited. As descendants of the Jiang family, no one understood better than them how significant it was for their ancestors to achieve Nascent Soul. Because this heralded that the Jiang family had officially become a Nascent Soul Immortal Family from now on. The benefits were not just as simple as they appeared on the surface and would often manifest invisibly. For example, people¡¯s attitudes toward you when you go out. And when you attend various auctions and visit major markets, you will receive care and convenience, both intentionally and unintentionally. While the Jiang family and even the Shen family cultivators were joyfully celebrating Shen Ruyan¡¯s achievement of Nascent Soul, on the Xuanming Peak, Shen Ruyan explained to Jiang Chengxuan the result of her seclusion over the past few years. It was not beyond Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expectations. Now Shen Ruyan had truly condensed the legendary Flawless Nascent Soul, laying the foundation for her future Dao path. According to Shen Ruyan, the grade of Nascent Soul not only affected the power of a Nascent Soul cultivator¡¯s Dharmic power and divine powers but also determined their future potential. Generally speaking, Yellow-grade Nascent Soul cultivators could never break through to mid-stage in their lifetime. Although Black-grade Nascent Soul cultivators might have a chance to break through to mid-stage, breaking through to late-stage would be extremely difficult, if not impossible. Only Earth-grade Nascent Soul cultivators had a greater chance of breaking through to late-stage, and there was even a faint possibility of advancing to Soul Formation Realm. As for Heaven-grade Nascent Soul cultivators, they were on a completely different level. As long as they didn¡¯t die, breaking through to the Soul Formation Realm was a sure thing. However, achieving Heaven-grade Nascent Soul was too difficult. Don¡¯t be fooled by the fact that the connection of heaven and earth would occur every sixty years. Those who could eventually obtain the Origin Qi were very few and far between. This was also why there were so few Heaven-grade Nascent Souls in the current cultivation world. As for the Flawless Nascent Soul that Shen Ruyan condensed. It was not an exaggeration to say that, besides her, it had been a very long time since someone like her had appeared. Legend has it that this type of Nascent Soul has the true qualification for achieving immortality. As long as she didn¡¯t act recklessly, cultivating to Soul Formation was almost guaranteed. Ascending to the Higher World after achieving Soul Formation was also a matter of course. However, in the current cultivation world, wanting to ascend to the Higher World was probably¡­ At this point, Shen Ruyan¡¯s face darkened. Jiang Chengxuan noticed Shen Ruyan¡¯s strangeness and immediately asked, ¡°Is there a problem with the ascension passageway to the Upper World?¡± At the sudden mention of this, Shen Ruyan¡¯s expression was first surprised, and she instinctively asked, ¡°How did you know?¡± With that, she smiled bitterly and nodded, saying, ¡°It seems that there are some things you have already guessed. Yes, there are indeed some problems with the ascension passageway to the Upper World. In my previous life, I almost died because of this.¡± ¡°Ruyan, can you tell me more specifically about your past life?¡± Jiang Chengxuan suddenly looked at Shen Ruyan and reached out to embrace her into his arms. Shen Ruyan did not resist and let Jiang Chengxuan hold her. After a while. She sighed softly and began to speak to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°Husband, at this point, it¡¯s time to tell you some things.¡± Pausing slightly, Shen Ruyan then asked, ¡°I believe that by now, you should have guessed my identity in my past life, right?¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, your identity in your past life should be that of the Thunder Matriarch Heavenly Lord, right? After all, among female cultivators who are proficient in lightning techniques and have reached the conditions for ascension, there seems to be only one.¡± ¡°Hehe, I can¡¯t hide anything from you.¡± Shen Ruyan laughed in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s arms. Then, she began to talk about some things about her past life. Just as Jiang Chengxuan had expected, in her past life, Shen Ruyan¡¯s talent and aptitude were also exceptionally outstanding. Before the age of four hundred, she had condensed her Nascent Soul. By the age of a thousand, she had achieved the pinnacle of this cultivation world, the Soul Formation Realm, and was acclaimed as Thunder Matriarch Heavenly Lord. After becoming the Thunder Matriarch Heavenly Lord, Shen Ruyan took on the responsibility of protecting the human race in this world, just like the other Heavenly Lords. In the battle against the demon beasts, Shen Ruyan displayed her extraordinary power. From the early-stage to late-stage, she killed at least five Level 6 demon sovereigns. This was considered an extraordinary achievement. It¡¯s important to note that after reaching the Soul Formation Realm, cultivators gained an understanding of the spatial rules of this world. Any Soul Formation Heavenly Lords could traverse the void. In such a situation, defeating or injuring opponents was easy, but killing them was not so simple. However, at that time, Shen Ruyan did it. Finally, Shen Ruyan sensed that her chance for ascension had arrived. Despite some reluctance to leave the cultivation world that had nurtured her, she still had to go because Immorality was always cultivators¡¯ end goal. But before leaving, she left many things for herself in case anything went wrong. They were stored in the secret spaces they had been to in the past. At the same time, as a gratitude to this cultivation world, Shen Ruyan merged everything except her intrinsic Dharma treasure into this world, which gave birth to two Level 6 spiritual veins. After dealing with the karma, Shen Ruyan bid farewell to her fellow cultivators and embarked alone on the path of ascension. However, what she did not expect was that this ascension almost became the calamity that extinguished her body and soul.. Chapter 467 - Chapter 467: Zenith Nascent Soul, Five Elements Aureole. Chapter 467: Zenith Nascent Soul, Five Elements Aureole. Reward: Passive Divine Power, Instant Cast of Five Elements Spells Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations Upon hearing Jiang Anran¡¯s question, everyone present looked at Shen Ruyan with expectant eyes. Shen Ruyan nodded and replied, ¡°Yes, your Shifu has started condensing the Nascent Soul. Make sure no one approaches this area. Implement a blockade around Mount Mystic Tai as well.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Everyone responded with joyful expressions. At the same time. In Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s seclusion cave abode. A five-colored halo appeared behind Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Nascent Soul. Endless Daoist sounds seemed to drift out from within. Together with Jiang Chengxuan, at this moment, they were enveloped in a mysterious Dao rhyme. Gradually, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s aura became more ethereal. In the end, inside the cave abode, various elements spontaneously emerged. Metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. They were endless, restraining each other, complementing each other. Ultimately, a state of extreme balance was achieved, causing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s entire being and his Nascent Soul to burst forth with a brilliant five-colored radiance. BOOM! At this moment, an abundance of flowers, spiritual springs, and fragrances suddenly surged out of his cave abode. Faintly, a five-colored radiant aureole appeared above Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s head. This was the innate divine power he spontaneously developed after breaking through to Nascent Soul. It was called the Five Elements Aureole, possessing incredibly powerful defensive capabilities. Not only could it resist attacks from divine powers and magical treasures, but it could also withstand attacks on the Primordial Spirit. It was a first-class defensive divine power. The Nascent Soul he condensed was not the Heaven Nascent Soul or the legendary Flawless Nascent Soul. Instead, it was a type of Nascent Soul that existed only in the legends of the Upper World-the Zenith Nascent Soul. Compared to the legendary Flawless Nascent Soul, it was more than a level stronger. In fact. Even Jiang Chengxuan himself didn¡¯t expect that he would be able to condense a Zenith Nascent Soul. This type of Nascent Soul was said to have a hundred percent chance of achieving immortality as long as it did not perish halfway. All of this was inseparable from his earlier achievement of the divine-grade Golden Core. As expected. To go further on the path of cultivation, it was essential not to neglect the foundation in the early stages. While Jiang Chengxuan was pondering over these thoughts, a familiar system sound rang in his mind. [Ding.] [Congratulations to the host for achieving the Nascent Soul, gaining a Talent +1, and obtaining the passive divine power, Instant Cast of Five Elements Spells] The former was self-explanatory, and as for the latter, it meant exactly what it said. Jiang Chengxuan could instantly cast any Five Elements spells he mastered, whether it was of Level 5 or below, without the need for hand seals. There would be no delay, making it truly instantaneous with just a thought. It seemed necessary to collect some Five Elements spells to master in the future. Only then could he unleash the maximum power of this passive divine power. Thinking about it, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t stay much longer in his cave abode. Soon, they arrived outside. Shen Ruyan and others, who were waiting anxiously, saw him coming out of his cave abode and couldn¡¯t help but show joy on their faces. However, soon after, the expressions of everyone changed. Without any warning, the sky had darkened, and silver lightning seemed to dance in the sky. Jiang Chengxuan first nodded to Shen Ruyan and others. Then he looked up at the sky. Not lingering for long, he flew towards the outskirts of Mount Mystic Tai. After a while. He stopped in mid-air tens of thousands of miles away from Mount Mystic Tai. Rumble! At the same time, the sky suddenly rumbled with tremendous thunderous roars. Suddenly, without any forewarning, a massive tribulation lightning descended, directly striking towards Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°What?¡± Seeing this scene from a distance, Jiang Renyi and others were stunned. Normally, tribulation lightning wouldn¡¯t descend so quickly. There would be some time for the lightning to brew. Shen Ruyan¡¯s Heavenly Tribulation was like that before. However, when it came to Jiang Chengxuan, the Heavenly Tribulation seemed to change. This was also something Jiang Chengxuan had not expected. However, he did not care much. He raised his hand into a fist. The Level 5 power surged within him. With a loud bang, A ferocious fist shadow violently collided with the first tribulation lightning. The fist shadow and the lightning disappeared at the same time. Then came the second, the third tribulation lightning. All were annihilated by Jiang Chengxuan with a single punch. Including the fourth and even the fifth tribulation lightning, they were all resolved with a punch. As if provoked by how effortlessly Jiang Chengxuan handled the Heavenly Tribulation, By the time the sixth tribulation lightning descended, its power had noticeably increased several times. Compared to the power of the seventh tribulation lightning Shen Ruyan faced, it seemed even stronger.. Chapter 468 - Chapter 468: Zenith Nascent Soul, Five Elements Aureole. Chapter 468: Zenith Nascent Soul, Five Elements Aureole. Reward: Passive Divine Power, Instant Cast of Five Elements Spells (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations However, for the current Jiang Chengxuan, this was still not a threat. The only difference was that the number of punches he threw increased from one to two. Rumble! At this moment, within the tribulation clouds in the sky, a deafening roar suddenly erupted. Accompanied by a dazzling light that tore through the darkness. A tribulation lightning, several times larger than the previous six, crashed down towards Jiang Chengxuan. Only at this moment did Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression become more serious. Behind him, the illusory images of a dragon and an elephant flashed and disappeared. Following that, his figure suddenly began to rise. One hundred feet, two hundred feet, three hundred feet, four hundred feet, five hundred feet. It reached five hundred feet before coming to a halt. A terrifying aura, like a primitive fierce beast, suddenly burst from his body. Taking a deep breath, he suddenly clenched his fist and threw it towards the tribulation lightning descending from above. Dong¡ª As if a heavy hammer had fallen into a calm lake. The entire void rippled with waves. The tribulation lightning in the sky was abruptly halted by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s formidable power. Then, like a shattered mirror, it gradually cracked into pieces. Finally, with a resounding explosion, it completely shattered into scattered dots of light. Far away, Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and the others couldn¡¯t help but heave a sigh of relief. Their originally tense hearts also relaxed a little. But at this moment, Shen Ruyan was not as optimistic. A trace of seriousness appeared on her face. Because she noticed something others didn¡¯t. In that collision, the surface of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s fist was charred. Most importantly, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s aura, in her divine sense, had dropped significantly. There was a problem with that tribulation lightning. In fact. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan also noticed this. Half of the power within his body was inexplicably wiped away. This was the first time he had encountered such a situation during Heavenly Tribulation. The tribulation lightning just now¡­ Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s pupils slightly contracted. Because, in the next moment, another tribulation lightning, much larger than before, descended towards him. Moreover, this time, he clearly sensed an extraordinary power within that tribulation lightning. It was a power that could erase the cultivator¡¯s internal strength out of thin air. Similar to his Five-colored Divine Light. Since that was the case¡­ A glint flashed in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. In the next moment, five-colored light radiated from behind him-blue, red, yellow, white, and blue. It was his intrinsic divine power, the Five-colored Divine Light. As the Five-colored Divine Light brushed past, The power of the eighth tribulation lightning decreased by thirty percent on its original basis. Clang¡ª Jiang Chengxuan suddenly pulled out a green-glowing long saber from the void and fiercely slashed towards the eighth tribulation lightning. Crack¡ª With a brilliant green saber light passing through, the sky suddenly erupted with terrifying roars. Shockwaves like nuclear explosions instantly spread in all directions. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s entire person kept retreating in mid-air. Just as he was about to fall to the ground, at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly roared. In the next moment, a surge of overwhelming power erupted. The images of a dragon and an elephant reappeared behind him. Demon Suppressing Fist Technique! Boom! The fierce eighth tribulation lightning was finally shattered by Jiang Chengxuan with a single punch. Rustle¡ª As a large number of lightning bolts swept past, the ground below was instantly charred. In the distance. Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and the others, who originally had full confidence in their Granduncle and felt that he would definitely be able to transcend the tribulation this time, lost their calm. Anyone who wasn¡¯t blind could tell what had happened just now. The power of that tribulation lightning was abnormal. Its power was at least ten times stronger than the previous one. Unconsciously, their gazes turned towards Shen Ruyan. Jiang Anran was a bit nervous and asked, ¡°Shifu Ruyan, Shifu Chengxuan won¡¯t be in any danger, right?¡± Shen Ruyan remained silent for a moment. But in the end, she firmly nodded. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, your Shifu will be fine.¡± Although she said this, the expression on Shen Ruyan¡¯s face never relaxed. This made Jiang Anran and others realize something, and they were on tenterhooks. Boom! It was at this moment that another deafening roar resounded in the sky. Immediately after, a silver and red lightning bolt suddenly struck towards Jiang Chengxuan. In an instant, even Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression changed slightly. This aura was too familiar to him. He had distinctly felt it during his Golden Core tribulation. It was the aura of destruction! Damn it¡­ Jiang Chengxuan did not hesitate. On his palms, Ruby Flame was burning fiercely. Then, the two clusters of white and red flames were violently merged together by him. In an instant, a force of mutual compression, distortion, entanglement, and explosion surged out from that merged white and red flame. This time, let me see how powerful you really are. As Jiang Chengxuan threw out the merged flame, it left a trail of long black char in the sky. When the merged flame collided head-on with the ninth tribulation lightning, blinding light filled the sky. Even Jiang Renyi and Jiang Anran, who were tens of thousands of miles away, felt a stabbing pain in their eyes. It could be imagined how terrifying the power was at the core of the collision between the flame and the tribulation lightning. At this moment, time seemed to have stopped. It wasn¡¯t until a long time later that a distant and earth-shattering roar echoed. The entire sky was filled with endless flames and lightning. However, Jiang Chengxuan, who was below, suddenly changed his expression again. Damn it. In the center of the collision between the two forces, a silver and red lightning, carrying the same aura of destruction, struck towards him again. His Yin and Yang Divine Flame was actually unable to annihilate the power of the ninth tribulation lightning. This thought quickly flashed across Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. Then, an aureola of five colors rose above his head. It was the intrinsic divine power he comprehended when breaking through to Nascent Soul. Five Elements Aureola! Rumble! The lightning struck the Five Elements Aureola, causing dazzling light to burst forth. Terrifying explosions erupted on the Five Elements Aureola, turning into shockwaves that rapidly spread in all directions before turning into giant mushroom clouds. Visibly, the brilliance of the aureola, like an imperial crown, quickly dimmed. Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t dare to be careless. Immediately, he extracted all the stored Dharmic power from his intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Yin-Yang Divine Water Jade, and infused it all into the Five Elements Aureola. Gradually, the light on the aureola that had already dimmed became resplendent again. The thunderous roars kept echoing. The light on the aureola began to tremble again. Far away, Shen Ruyan subconsciously clenched her fists. Jiang Renyi, Jiang Anran, and others all looked at him with nervous expressions. Finally. After some time passed again, the Five Elements Aureola of Jiang Chengxuan and the tribulation lightning in the sky finally both dissipated.. Chapter 471 - Chapter 471: Everyones Congratulations, Hou Dongbais Suggestion to Establish a State! Chapter 471: Everyone¡¯s Congratulations, Hou Dongbai¡¯s Suggestion to Establish a State! Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations It¡¯s important to note that after breaking through to the Nascent Soul Realm, each subsequent cultivation advancement is typically measured in centuries. Especially for those cultivators who have only condensed a Yellow Nascent Soul, even reaching the peak of the early-stage, which is the third level, is not guaranteed even by the end of their lifespan. In other words, without decades of diligent cultivation, breaking through to the next stage is nearly impossible. From this, it could be seen how helpful the dual cultivation was to the couple. At this moment. Both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not rush to leave seclusion. Especially Shen Ruyan. She took out the Heaven Lightning Fruit and Earth Lightning Fruit and turned to Jiang Chengxuan, saying: ¡°Husband, I plan to use these two fruits to enhance my current divine powers and try to obtain a Level 5 lightning-type True Treasure.¡± Jiang Chengxuan naturally expressed his support for Shen Ruyan¡¯s idea, but he still asked with a smile: ¡°Why? Don¡¯t you plan to use the Human Lightning Fruit to further enhance your cultivation? Three hundred years of cultivation might allow you to directly break through to the mid-stage.¡± Upon hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but shake her head with a smile. ¡°Not for now. Currently, my cultivation has not reached the peak of the early-stage. Using the Human Lightning Fruit recklessly might be a waste. If possible, I would like to use it at a more appropriate time.¡± Jiang Chengxuan understood this and nodded in agreement. Next, Shen Ruyan began to consume the Heaven Lightning Fruits, intending to gain further insights into her existing lightning-type divine powers. Meanwhile, Jiang Chengxuan took out two Level 5 five-elemental spells he obtained previously to study. These two spells were the Roaring Flame Dragon of the fire element and the Chaotic Stones Fall of the earth element. When mastered to a high level, the Roaring Flame Dragon could summon a dragon, turning the area within dozens or even hundreds of miles into magma. On the other hand, the Chaotic Stones Fall allowed the summoning of extraterrestrial meteorites to indiscriminately attack enemies, making it a formidable earth-element offensive spell. In general, cultivators rarely focused on studying spells after breaking through to Nascent Soul. This was because the power of spells was often inferior to divine powers/ Most of the time, Nascent Soul cultivators would use Level 5 True Treasures or Level 5 divine powers in battles. They were faster compared to spells that required forming hand seals. In a real life-and-death battle, you couldn¡¯t afford to be distracted, even just a second. This was also another important reason why Nascent Soul cultivators were unwilling to use spells against enemies. Moreover, regardless of whether they used True Treasures or divine powers, the consumption of Dharmic power was almost the same. In this situation, spells seemed somewhat redundant. However, for Jiang Chengxuan, who possessed the Yin-Yang Divine Water Jade, an intrinsic Dharma treasure, and passive divine power with instant casting, the situation was different. Especially in the future, when he upgraded the Yin-Yang Divine Water Jade to Level 5, the more Level 5 elemental spells mastered, the greater his combat strength would be. Imagine, if he could master more than ten Level 5 five-elemental spells, what kind of scene would unfold when unleashing them all at once in battle. Even though the power of spells might be slightly weaker than divine powers, releasing more than ten Level 5 spells at once would undoubtedly be destructive. In other words, even if it was the same spell, if it could be cast continuously and instantly, the power could not be underestimated. So. For Jiang Chengxuan at present, mastering the corresponding five-elemental spells seemed to be an inevitable trend. Just like that. Over half a year had passed. Leveraging his Yin-Yang Five Elements Root and the system¡¯s reward in talent, Jiang Chengxuan had already mastered the two Level 5 five-elemental spells to an extremely advanced level. At this point, he could instantly unleash more than seventy percent of the power of these two spells with a mere thought. Looking at Shen Ruyan, who was still in seclusion not far away, Jiang Chengxuan did not linger in the cave abode for too long. He got up and left. Outside, Jiang Chengxuan began to contemplate what he should do next. Firstly, he needed to upgrade his Dharma treasures. For example, the Golden Void Sword, the Deep Earth Halberd, the Yin Yang Divine Water Jade, and the Dual Polarity Divine Mountain had to be raised to Level 5. Although the first three Dharma treasures were his intrinsic Dharma treasures and they could slowly reach Level 5 through the nourishment of his Dharmic power alone, without using any spiritual items, this process would likely take a considerable amount of time. Jiang Chengxuan did not intend to do that. If possible, he wanted to gather the relevant materials and try his best to raise his Dharma treasures to level 5 as soon as possible.. Chapter 473 - Chapter 473: Earth Walkers Congratulations, Demon Chapter 473: Earth Walker¡¯s Congratulations, Demon Emperor¡¯s Attack Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations As everyone on the scene was secretly envying and jealous of Hou Dongbai, Zheng Pelong, who was among the crowd, nodded in agreement. ¡°I think what Master Hou said makes sense. I urge the two True Lords to seriously consider the matter of establishing a state,¡± he said. At this, everyone present, no matter who they were, could no longer remain calm. They each spoke up, all expressing agreement with Hou Dongbai¡¯s suggestion, advising Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to pick a date for the state-establishing ceremony. Things had already come to this point. If they were any slower in their response, they wouldn¡¯t get a piece of the cake. How could that be allowed? They must show the two Perfected Lords their attitude and let them see that their stance was definitely in support of establishing a state. Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, Jiang Anran, Shen Yuanlong, and others also did not expect that this matter would eventually turn out this way. They couldn¡¯t help but look at each other. Then, they also spoke to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan in unison. ¡°Ancestor, please start establishing a state! For the countless people of the Cangnan region.¡± Establishing a state, while bringing immense fortune and power, also comes with responsibility. Since you can obtain huge benefits from this, you naturally have to pay something in return. And that thing is protection. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan understood this principle. Looking at the crowd, they had already made up their minds. Jiang Chengxuan slowly stood up, gazing at those present, and nodded: ¡°We already understand your messages. If establishing a state benefits the development of our Cangnan region and better protects our people, then my wife and I agree to your proposal. In a month, I will officially hold the establishment of a state in our Jiang family¡¯s Mount Mystic Tai. At that time, please be there.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, everyone present was invigorated. Immediately, everyone bowed and answered loudly, ¡°We shall obey!¡± Half a month later. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan appeared on Mount Ether. Beside them were Shen Yuanlong, Jiang Rendao, Jiang Renyi, and the others. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°How is it? Are there still demon kings and Level 3 demon beasts within 50,000 kilometers of Mount Ether?¡± Since the decision to establish a state, the Jiang family had ordered all demon beasts around Mount Ether to evacuate within half a month. After all, this land used to be the territory of the human race. Now that the Cangnan region was about to establish a state, it was about time to take back the territory that they had lost. Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, everyone nodded. ¡°Seven days ago, all the demon kings and Level 3 demon beasts within 50,000 kilometers of Mount Ether had already scurried away. However¡­¡± Jiang Renyi, the family head, hesitated but eventually spoke to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°According to information from various factions, the Nine-tailed Civet Demon Emperor on Mount Jiuyao has been quite active lately. If I¡¯m not wrong, the Demon Emperor might be planning to disrupt our state-establishing ceremony.¡± ¡°Nine-tailed Civet?¡± Jiang Chengxuan narrowed his eyes. If he remembered correctly, this Nine-tailed Civet and the Black Wind Demon Emperor he had killed seemed to be the subordinates of the Golden Wolf Demon Emperor. Did it want to avenge its companion? Or did it want to use this opportunity to intimidate the couple? If it were the Golden Wolf Demon Emperor, perhaps the couple would be threatened. But this one¡­ Not to be arrogant, but even before breaking through to Nascent Soul, Jiang Chengxuan was confident he could take Nine-tailed Civet¡¯s life, who was known to be the best at survival. Now, there was no need to mention it. If it dared to come, it might end up as a sacrificial offering for their state-establishment ceremony. For the remaining half month, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan stayed at Mount Mystic Tai¡¯s Xuanming Peak. Spending their days in meditation and tea-drinking, they were quite at ease. In contrast, the cultivators from the Jiang and Shen families were extremely busy with preparations and invitations. The day of the ceremony soon arrived. As dawn broke, streaks of light flew towards Mount Mystic Tai from all directions. In no time, the mountain was crowded with cultivators from all over the region.. Chapter 474 - Chapter 474: Earth Walkers Congratulations, Demon Chapter 474: Earth Walker¡¯s Congratulations, Demon Emperor¡¯s Attack (2) Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations The gathering included prominent cultivators from the Liang, Yun, and Yan nations. As midday approached, a powerful earthy yellow sword light suddenly streaked across the sky towards Mount Mystic Tai. Its formidable aura was beyond anything a Golden Core cultivator could emanate, shocking all the cultivators already at Mount Mystic Tai. Who could this mighty figure be? A sense of solemnity spread among everyone. At that moment, two figures appeared before the crowd. They were Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, the protagonists of this state-establishing ceremony. They watched the approaching sword light with a hint of a smile. Both flew up to greet the light, clasping their fists from afar, ¡°So it is Daoist Earth Walker. You must be travel-worn. We apologize for coming out to receive you sooner.¡± ¡°Hahaha!¡± A hearty laugh echoed in the air. As the two sides drew closer, the earthy yellow light dissipated, revealing the familiar figure of Earth Walker. He greeted them with a smile, ¡°I come to convey congratulations on behalf of the Hidden Sword Palace and Senior Brother Xuan Yang on your state-establishing.¡± He then presented a six-sided crystal emitting an ancient aura. ¡°This is?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes narrowed when they saw Earth Walker¡¯s item. Earth Walker nodded, ¡°This is a Level 5 Eternal Heaven Crystal. I heard your family was seeking information about it. It should be useful to you, so please accept it as my congratulatory gift.¡± This gift was extraordinarily precious, especially since it was precisely what Jiang Chengxuan needed most urgently. This was really difficult for him to reject. Jiang Chengxuan cupped his fists at Earth Walker with a solemn expression. ¡°Thank you, Fellow Daoist Earth Walker and Senior Xuan Yang. This item is indeed of great use to us, so we will accept it without reservation. Earth Walker smiled and nodded. He immediately handed the Eternal Heaven Crystal to Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan led Earth Walker to the main seat. On the way, Earth Walker sent a voice transmission to the two of them. He told them that the reason why Perfected Lord Xuan Yang did not come personally this time round was to restrain the Golden Wolf Demon Emperor. At the same time, he also reminded Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan that even if the Golden Wolf Demon Emperor couldn¡¯t personally come to trouble them, its subordinates might not be as well-behaved. He hoped they would be mentally prepared in advance. If anything happened, as the spokesperson of the Hidden Sword Palace and Perfected Lord Xuan Yang, he would definitely not stand by and do nothing. The meaning was obvious. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt deeply moved, knowing their achievements wouldn¡¯t have been possible without Perfected Lord Xuan Yang¡¯s overt and covert support. They expressed their gratitude and assured Earth Walker that they could handle any Demon Emperor barring the Golden Wolf himself. Soon, everyone took their seats, and the ceremony began. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan stood up, facing the sacrificial altar and solemnly recited the oaths. Upon finishing, they soared into the sky and, using the Level 5 spiritual vein of Mount Mystic Tai and their Dharmic power, began to draw the state-establishing seal in mid-air. As they traced the outline of the seal, everyone present could clearly feel that, as if guided by an unseen force, a thick divine aura was beginning to converge onto that seal The entire vast Cangnan region seemed to be subtly trembling. In many places, previously broken or disconnected areas miraculously began to rejoin Between heaven and earth, it seemed that a magnificent force was rapidly gathering, leaving everyone awe-struck. ¡°Is this the true might of establishing a state?¡± they wondered, feeling insignificant in the presence of such might. They realized that witnessing such an event would deepen their understanding of the Dao and greatly benefit their cultivation. It felt as if that immense force only needed a gentle press, and the Violet Palaces and Golden Cores would be instantly crushed into dust Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! Just as the seal was about to be completed, a blinding white light burst forth, and scenes from all over the Cangnan region flashed by. There were scenes of mountains, rivers, plains, marshes, forests, and a myriad of other landscapes. These images transformed into colorful lights converging on the seal, intensifying its brilliance. At this crucial moment, three terrifying demonic auras surged from afar, devouring the brightness and darkening the sky in a matter of seconds. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s expressions hardened, and the Golden Core cultivators below showed terror. Unexpectedly, demon beasts had come to interfere. Moreover, judging from the aura, they were obviously three Demon Emperors. Earth Walker stood up from his seat. His expression was grave as he observed the three figures shrouded in thick demonic Qi Amidst the rolling demonic Qi, three figures were a huge black civet with nine tails on its back, a green flood dragon that was more than 5,00 feet long, and a golden eagle with swiring wind around its body. Among the three demon emperors, other than Nine-tailed Civet, who did not have the bloodline of an ancient divine beast, Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor and Golden-Winged Demon Emperor all had the bloodline of an ancient divine beast. Moreover, the cultivation levels of the two demon emperors had both reached the mid-stage of level 5, equivalent to mid-stage Nascent Soul. They were much stronger than Nine-tailed Civet and the Black Wind the couple had slaughtered previously. However, even the Nine-tailed Civet was not an existence that was easy to deal with. It was said that the nine tails on its back represented its nine lives. Unless you cut off all nine tails on its back, it was almost impossible to kill it. They did not expect the Golden Wolf Demon Emperor to think so highly of them. This time, it actually sent out two demon emperors with the bloodline of ancient divine beasts, and they were even at the mid-stage of level 5- Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. At this moment, Earth Walker¡¯s voice transmission suddenly sounded. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, Fellow Daoist Shen, quickly complete the last step of establishing the state. As for the three Demon Emperors, I¡¯ll temporarily stop them.¡± Transforming into a yellow sword light, Earth Walker charged towards the Demon Emperors. Seeing that, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t refuse. Although they did not know Earth Walker¡¯s strength very well, However, they knew that Earth Walker was best at defense. With his ability, it shouldn¡¯t be a problem for him to stall for a while. The most important thing now was to complete the last step of the state-establishing proccess.. Chapter 477 - Chapter 477: Downfall of the Civit, Attempt to Refine Level Chapter 477: Downfall of the Civit, Attempt to Refine Level 5 Eternal Sun Furnace Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment, a blazing, invisible arrow suddenly materialized in the Primordial Spirit of the Nine-tailed Civet. The form of the civet, which had just become ethereal, solidified abruptly. From its seven orifices flowed scorching blood, igniting fierce flames upon touching the ground. Simultaneously, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s unleashed spells ¡ª the Roaring Flame Dragon and the Chaotic Stones Fall ¡ª bombarded its physical form relentlessly. The Nine-tailed Civet, already grievously wounded at the Primordial Spirit level, stood no chance against such destructive Level 5 spells. In an instant, its colossal body was blasted to smithereens. Spectators in the distance couldn¡¯t help but reveal a trace of joy on their faces. Jiang Chengxuan had actually slain a demon emperor. Yet, there was no trace of triumph on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face. His gaze suddenly shifted to a spot not far from him. There, the supposedly fallen Nine-Tailed Civet was reconstituting its form. However, of its nine tails, only eight remained. The aura of an early-stage Level 5 had diminished significantly. How come? Confusion spread among the distant onlookers. At this moment, someone suddenly said, ¡°As the legend goes, cats have nine lives. The Nine-tailed Civet is a feline demon. If I¡¯m not mistaken, to truly kill it, it might need to be slain nine times in succession.¡± ¡°Nine times in succession?¡± The crowd was stunned upon hearing this. Slay a Demon Emperor nine times in a row? Was this a joke? The opponent was not just any ordinary creature but a Level 5 Demon Emperor, akin to a Nascent Soul cultivator in the mortal world. Even if you were stronger than it and even had the ability to kill it nine times, the civet was not a fool. If it couldn¡¯t win, it would surely try to escape. How could it just stand there stupidly and let you kill it nine times? Seeing its painstakingly cultivated nine tails reduced by one, the Nine-tailed Civet, filled with rage, realized the vast power gap between itself and Jiang Chengxuan. It was no match for him. Continuing the fight would only result in losing all its tails and true demise. With this in mind, the Nine-tailed Civet chose not to entangle with Jiang Chengxuan any longer. It turned into a blur, opting for escape. Upon seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan let out a cold smirk. Whoosh¡ª Behind him, a massive Roc phantom flickered. The Nine-tailed Civet, having fled a considerable distance, was caught up by Jiang Chengxuan in an instant. Boom! A massive, earth-shattering punch landed squarely on the Nine-tailed Civet. With a loud crash, its body was shattered once again by Jiang Chengxuan. Crack¡ª In that split second, a piercingly bright sword light flashed in the air where the Nine-tailed Civet¡¯s body disintegrated. Accompanying the sword light was a scream from the civet. When its body condensed again, there were only three tails left! Yes, you read that right. Now, the Nine-tailed Civet had only three tails left, and its aura plummeted to fresh Level 5. Fear filled its heart. Why? Why was its strongest life-saving innate divine power broken so easily? Just three attacks had taken it six tails. At this point, the Nine-tailed Civet had no doubt that if Jiang Chengxuan killed it one more time, it would truly die, with no chance of revival. ¡°Save¡­ save me!¡± It flew in the direction of Green Flood Dragon and Golden-Winged Eagle in an attempt to seek their help. In fact. Green Flood Dragon and Golden-Winged Eagle had long sensed Nine-tailed Civet¡¯s predicament. However, the two demon emperors were entangled by Shen Ruyan and Earth Walker. They could not spare the time to help Nine-tailed Civet. In particular, Golden-Winged Eagle, who was facing Shen Ruyan, felt immense pressure. Under such circumstances, not to mention helping the Nine-tailed Civet, it was already very good that they could ensure their own safety. Seeing Nine-tailed Civet fly towards Green Flood Dragon and Golden-Winged Eagle, Jiang Chengxuan sneered. ¡°At this point, do you think you can still escape? I just said that today, I will use the blood of a level 5 demon emperor to celebrate the establishment of the state of Jiang and Jiang Nation. You can¡¯t escape no matter what!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure flashed. With the speed of the Roc, not to mention Nine-tailed Civet, even Golden-Winged Eagle could not be faster than him.. Chapter 478 - Chapter 478: Downfall of the Civit, Attempt to Refine Level 5 Eternal Sun Furnace (2) Chapter 478: Downfall of the Civit, Attempt to Refine Level 5 Eternal Sun Furnace (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations So. Before you know it, Jiang Chengxuan had stealthily positioned himself right behind the Nine-tailed Civet. This immediately shocked Nine-tailed Civet. It let out a shrill cry, ¡°Jiang Chengxuan, if you dare kill me, Golden Wolf will never forgive you!¡± ¡°Threatening me with Golden Wolf at this point?¡± A cold glint flashed in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. Without a moment¡¯s hesitation, the phantom images of a dragon and an elephant flickered behind him. A terrifying power erupted from his being. In the sky, a fist as large as a mountain appeared out of nowhere, carrying a terrifying momentum that threatened to obliterate everything, and it plummeted fiercely towards the civet. ¡°Roar!¡± Realizing the imminent danger, the Nine-tailed Civet fought back desperately. It began burning its demon core, causing its body to expand rapidly. 300 feet, 400 feet, 500 feet, 600 feet, 800 feet¡­ Its massive body, now eight hundred feet tall, opened its mouth wide as if wanting to swallow the gigantic fist. Boom! The world changed color. Everyone witnessing this scene was left dumbstruck, eyes wide with shock. High above, the mountain-like fist smashed directly into the mouth of the demon. Finally, with a thunderous crash, the fist pierced through the demon¡¯s chest emerging from its back. Whoosh¡ª Like a shattered mirror, the civet, as large as a mountain, disintegrated into countless flickering light particles and vanished. Rumble! It was only after a long while that a series of earth-shaking rumbles reached the ears of the onlookers. The ground beneath their feet trembled. In the distance, dozens of mountains, affected by the aftermath of the collision, exploded into dust and scattered into the air. Swoosh, swoosh¡ª Simultaneously, the Golden Winged Eagle and Green Flood Dragon, entangled m battle with Shen Ruyan and Earth Walker, didn¡¯t hesitate for a second and fled frantically. You gotta be kidding me, they thought. Nine-tailed Civet was really killed by Jiang Chengxuan. One had to know that the civet was best at preserving its life. With it dead, how could the other two continue to fight? In their battle against Shen Ruyan and Earth Walker, they hadn¡¯t gained any upper hand. Now with Jiang Chengxuan, a monstrously powerful being, joining the fray, the two demon emperors might very well meet the same fate. Run, they must run! As the two demon emperors sped away, Shen Ruyan let out a cold snort. In the next moment, terrifying thunderbolts gathered in her jade-like hand Above the sky, seven beams of starlight fell instantaneously. These seven beams of starlight merged with the thunderbolts, ultimately forming a thunderous spear, several feet long, in her hand. Crackle! Crackle! Crackle! With a flick of her wrist, Shen Ruyan released the spear. There was a buzz. The spear transformed into a lightning afterimage, leaving a trail of char marks in the sky. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± At the same time, a scream from Golden Winged Eagle echoed through the sky followed by a downpour of golden blood. However, though barely surviving this attack, Golden Winged Eagle still managed to escape with the help of Green Dragon Flood. Earth Walker, observing from a short distance, was inwardly shocked. It seemed Shen Ruyan hadn¡¯t been using her full strength. He had a strong premonition that if Shen Ruyan truly exerted her full strength, both of the demon emperors would meet their fate today. No wonder his senior brother, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang, held this couple in such high esteem. Perhaps, in the not-too-distant future, there may be two more grand cultivator-level existence in their northern border. The so-called grand cultivator referred to the late-stage Nascent Soul realm. At such a level, one could easily overpower and even effortlessly kill mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators. The disparity between the early-stage and mid-stage of Nascent Soul might still be manageable, but the gap between the late stage and the former two was worlds apart. Although they were still in the same realm, in terms of true combat strength, they were no longer on the same level. This was the main reason why Green Flood Dragon, Golden Winged Eagle and the Nine-tailed Civet, though all Level 5 beings themselves, had to obey ¡¯ Golden Wolf, who was not just any ordinary demon emperor but had reached the late-stage Level 5. At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Earth Walker had returned to the state-establishing ceremony. After the battle, everyone present felt a deep sense of awe for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Jiang Chengxuan had declared that he would celebrate the founding of the state of Jiang and Jiang Nation with the blood of a Level 5 Demon Emperor, and he had made good on his word. This is really¡­ Shocking. Glancing at the crowd, Jiang Chengxuan smiled faintly and announced the continuation of the founding ceremony. He also took this opportunity to lay down several rules, one of which targeted those who practiced robbery and plunder. Unless undiscovered, anyone daring to commit such acts within the Jiang Nation would face severe punishment, far worse than death. This instilled a deep fear in many cultivators present, especially when they recalled how Jiang Chengxuan had dealt with his own family members who committed murder and robbery outside their market town. He had them executed and hung their bodies outside the family gate for a long time. If he could be so ruthless with his own kin, there was no doubt about the seriousness of the rules he had just announced. Anyone caught violating them would surely face a grim fate. As the ceremony finally came to an end, Earth Walker prepared to bid farewell to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Before leaving, he informed them of a Nascent Soul-level trade fair to be held by Hidden Sword Palace in ten years. Cultivators from the state of Zhou and its surrounding regions, including Nascent Soul cultivators, were expected to attend. If the couple needed it, they could go to the Hidden Sword Palace ten years later to participate in the trade fair. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan expressed their gratitude for the information and promised to attend the trade fair at the Hidden Sword Palace in ten years if circumstances allowed. After bidding Earth Walker farewell, the couple didn¡¯t linger and soon returned to Xuanming Peak on Mount Mystic Tai. Back at Xuanming Peak, Jiang Chengxuan planned to use the Eternal Heaven Crystal given by Earth Walker, the Sun Crystal he had collected, and various other materials to try forging the Eternal Sun Furnace. Before embarking on the creation of this fire-attribute intrinsic Dharma treasure, Jiang Chengxuan intended to use the opportunity to observe a weapon Master he had obtained from the system to deepen his understanding and gam more experience in artifact refining. His goal was to forge the Eternal Sun Furnace into a Level 5 True Treasure in one go. So. He needed to further improve his artifact refining skills. This time, he planned not to refine alone but to invite Shen Ruyan to assist him. Soon, Jiang Chengxuan told Shen Ruyan his plan. Naturally, Shen Ruyan agreed with a smile. After a while, the couple entered Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s seclusion cave abode.. Chapter 481 - Chapter 481: Hidden Sword Palace, Nascent Soul Trade Fair Chapter 481: Hidden Sword Palace, Nascent Soul Trade Fair Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°You two must be Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, correct? I am Yan Wushuang, a Supreme Elder of Hidden Sword Palace, just like Senior Brother Earth Walker,¡± said the spirited woman, introducing herself to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan before Earth Walker could speak. ¡°I have long heard of your feats, particularly how you, as Golden Core cultivators, defeated the Level 5 Black Wind Demon Emperor. It¡¯s truly an honor to meet you both in person,¡± she said with genuine admiration and courtesy, displaying none of the arrogance one might expect from a top Nascent Soul force¡¯s Supreme Elder. Her straightforward and unpretentious demeanor quickly endeared her to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who hurriedly returned her formal greetings. Earth Walker chimed in, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, Fellow Daoist Shen, Junior Sister Yan had planned to join me in congratulating you at your state-establishing ceremony. Unfortunately, she was tied up with a Nascent Soul demonic cultivator appearing in the state of Yu at the time and missed the event. Hearing that you¡¯ve come to Hidden Sword Palace for the Trade Fair, she insisted on meeting you both first.¡± After some polite exchanges, Earth Walker and Yan Wushuang led Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to the location of the Trade Fair. Arriving at the venue, they found it already bustling with numerous Nascent Soul cultivators, easily more than a dozen. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not recognize most of them, which wasn¡¯t surprising considering their recent advancement to Nascent Soul. Before this, the number of Nascent Soul cultivators they had come into contact with could be counted on one hand. Some of them were even their enemies. For example, the Nascent Souls of the Cao and Lu families. However, the Nascent Souls of these two families did not seem to be present today. Of course, it was also possible that they had not arrived yet. ¡°Let me introduce you to some of the cultivators present,¡± Earth Walker and Yan Wushuang communicated with Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan through voice transmission. The couple naturally did not refuse. Earth Walker mentioned the cultivators around him: ¡°To your far left is Perfected Lord Star Sea from the Astral Sect of the state of Kang, an expert in the art of star movement. To your right is Daoist Mystic River, an independent cultivator adept in water-element divine powers and spells. And directly in front of you is Perfected Lord Flowing Snow from the Snow Sect of the state of Lan, known as the White-Haired Fairy.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan glanced around and saw the mentioned cultivators. Indeed. Perfected Lord Flowing Snow, with her striking white hair, appeared ethereally beautiful yet unapproachable cold. At this moment. Under the guidance of Earth Walker and Yan Wushuang, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan took their seats. Since Earth Walker and Yan Wushuang had other matters to attend to, they left after advising them on some aspects of the trade fair. Suddenly, Perfected Lord Star Sea approached them. Wearing a star-patterned robe, he exuded an air of refined elegance. ¡°I am Daoist Star Sea, from the Astral Sect in the state of Kang. I believe this is your first time at Hidden Sword Palace¡¯s trade fair. May I know how to address you both?¡± he said, introducing himself with a smile. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, appreciating Perfected Lord Star Sea¡¯s initiative, introduced themselves. He responded with a nod, ¡°Ah, friends from the state of Jiang, it¡¯s a pleasure to meet you.¡± As they conversed, the couple learned that this was Perfected Lord Star Sea¡¯s fourth time attending the trade fair held by Hidden Sword Palace. He had always managed to exchange for items he needed, which raised the couple¡¯s expectations for the event. At that moment, another cultivator in blue garments entered. Exuding the spiritual pressure of a mid-stage Nascent Soul Perfected Lord, he caught everyone¡¯s attention. Perfected Lord Star Sea informed them, ¡°That¡¯s Pei Daoqi, a Supreme Elder of Mingzhen Sect in the state of Yu. He¡¯s reportedly seeking a spiritual item to break through to the late-stage Nascent Soul.¡± ¡°Mingzhen Sect¡¯s Supreme Elder?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan took a closer look at him. They recalled encountering two Golden Core Elders, Daoist Guang Xuan and Shao Liang, from Mingzhen Sect at a certain ruin in the past. Noticing their gaze, Pei Daoqi looked over, instantly exerting an invisible pressure on the couple Chapter 482 - Chapter 482: Hidden Sword Palace, Nascent Soul Trade Fair (2) Chapter 482: Hidden Sword Palace, Nascent Soul Trade Fair (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations A look of disdain flashed across Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s faces. At that moment, both of them simultaneously activated their Dharmic power, dissipating the invisible pressure that weighed upon them. This unexpected display of strength surprised Pei Daoqi. Soon after, Pei Daoqi shifted his attention away from Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and walked to his seat. ¡°Heh, who would have thought, after all these years, Pei Daoqi remains as unreasonable and overbearing as ever,¡± remarked Perfected Lord Star Sea, his voice reaching Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s ears. This comment led the couple to realize that Perfected Lord Star Sea must have had his fair share of grievances with Pei Daoqi in the past. Subsequently, several other Nascent Soul Perfected Lords arrived, none of whom were familiar to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. As time passed, the current head of Hidden Sword Palace, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang, arrived with Earth Walker and Yan Wushuang. Upon his arrival, everyone present respectfully greeted Perfected Lord Xuan Yang, who nodded in acknowledgment. When Perfected Lord Xuan Yang passed by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, he smiled and nodded at them, drawing curious glances from many attendees. It was apparent that these two new faces had a surprisingly good relationship with Perfected Lord Xuan Yang. Even Perfected Lord Star Sea couldn¡¯t help but look at the couple in a new light. Perfected Lord Xuan Yang, Earth Walker, and Yan Wushuang then took their seats of honor at the trade fair. Perfected Lord Xuan Yang initiated the proceedings, saying, ¡°Welcome fellow cultivators. I am honored to host this Nascent Soul Trade Fair at Hidden Sword Palace. Let me start the proceedings.¡± With that, he presented a fist-sized golden fruit, ¡°This is the Golden Sun Fruit, beneficial for Nascent Soul cultivators to strengthen their Primordial Spirits. ¡¯ I am willing to exchange it for Level 5 high-grade refining materials, corresponding breakthrough pills, equivalent spiritual treasures, or high-grade spiritual stones.¡± Generally, after breaking through to Nascent Soul, cultivators used high-grade spiritual stones as the primary medium of exchange instead of ordinary ones. The attendees were visibly excited, especially those nearing the late-stage of Nascent Soul or even close to Soul Formation who paid special attention to strengthening their Primordial Spirit. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were also interested, but they knew that with their current resources, acquiring the fruit would be difficult unless they were willing to part with their Earth Qi, a treasure as rare as the Golden Sun Fruit itself. Once they traded it away, it would not be so easy for them to find it again. Fortunately, they were not in a hurry to improve their Primordial Spirits. Therefore, they abstained from the competition. While Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan decided not to compete for the fruit due to its high cost and their current lack of urgency for Primordial Spirit enhancement, many other Nascent Soul cultivators eagerly made their offers. However, it was obvious that what everyone took out was not enough to satisfy Perfected Lord Xuan Yang until Pei Daoqi presented a ping-pong ball-sized, round jade stone With some reluctance, he said, ¡°This is a Level 5 high-grade True Yang Jade Marrow. Would you consider exchanging the fruit for this, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang?¡± True Yang Jade Marrow? Recognizing the rarity and value of True Yang Jade Marrow, everyone¡¯s expression changed. Perfected Lord Xuan Yang, aware of its worth, agreed to the exchange. This item could only be born in large-scale precious crystal mines. It was an extremely precious Yang item. Alright, I¡¯ll use this Golden Sun Fruit to exchange for the True Yang Jade Marrow.¡± As he spoke, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang had already completed the exchange with Pei Daoqi. After their transaction, it was Earth Walker¡¯s turn. He took out a jade slip from his body and said to everyone, ¡°I have a level 5 metal-element spell called the Golden Divine Light. I want to use it to exchange for a level 5 earth-element material or an earth-element spell that is also level 5.¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart skipped a beat when he saw what Earth Walker took out. A level 5 metal-element spell was what he needed at the moment. He just did not know if Earth Walker had already cultivated the Chaotic Stones Fall. He might as well give it a try. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately took out the jade slip containing Chaotic Stones Fall and said to Earth Walker, ¡°Fellow Daoist Earth Walker, I happen to have a level 5 earth-element spell called the Chaotic Stones Fall. I wonder if I can exchange it with you for that level 5 metal-element spell, the Golden Divine Light?¡± ¡°Oh? Chaotic Stones Fall?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Earth Walker was obviously delighted. Clearly, he had long heard of Chaotic Stones Fall that Jiang Chengxuan mentioned. He immediately smiled and said to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, can you let me take a look at your spell first? Of course, you can also take a look at the Golden Divine Light first.¡± ¡°Of course, there¡¯s no problem.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and exchanged jade slips with Earth Walker. The two of them clearly trusted each other. Therefore, when they were exchanging jade slips, there were no restrictions on them. In next to no time, the two of them roughly finished browsing through the contents of the jade slips in their hands. The smile on Earth Walker¡¯s face widened. He looked at Jiang Chengxuan and said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, there¡¯s no problem with this spell of yours. I can exchange with you. What do you think?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Jiang Chengxuan also smiled and nodded. It was obvious that Jiang Chengxuan was very satisfied with the Golden Divine Light given by Earth Walker. After the exchange, Yan Wushuang took out a silver sword talisman from her body. She said, ¡°This talisman is a level 5 Instant Kill Sword Talisman. When used, it¡¯s formless and untraceable. It¡¯s refined by me. It can be used a total of three times.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were surprised. They really did not expect Yan Wushuang to be a level 5 talisman master. It had to be known that after a talisman master reached level 5, their status was not inferior to that of weapon refiners and alchemists. The main reason was that level 5 talismans were reusable. It was no longer like a Level 4 or Level 3 talisman that would be scrapped after being used once. Under normal circumstances, a level 5 talisman could be used about three times. It was said that some powerful talisman masters could make their talismans last five times or even more. Not only that, but they could also imprint their divine powers and spells they cultivated into talismans. When facing an enemy, they only needed to throw out the talisman they made Not only could it erupt with extremely powerful might, but it could also save a lot of Dharmic power consumption. At this moment, Yan Wushuang continued, ¡°I want to use it to exchange for medicinal pills that can increase my cultivation at mid-stage Nascent Soul or the refinement method of a mid-grade level 5 talisman..¡± Chapter 483 - Chapter 483: Unexpected Encounter and Fierce Battle, Nascent Soul Demonic Cultivator Chapter 483: Unexpected Encounter and Fierce Battle, Nascent Soul Demonic Cultivator Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations As Yan Wushuang finished speaking, a voice immediately rose from the crowd. ¡°Fairy Yan, I have a jade slip for crafting the Fire Spirit Talisman. Would it interest you for an exchange with your Instant Kill Sword Talisman?¡± Hearing this, Yan Wushuang shook her head and replied, ¡°Apologies, but I already possess the method for crafting the Fire Spirit Talisman.¡± She then looked around at the other attendees. A red-haired man suddenly stood up, taking out a jade bottle and addressing Yan Wushuang, ¡°Fairy Yan, I happen to have an Elixir of Return that can aid mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators in enhancing their cultivation. Would you consider an exchange?¡± ¡°Elixir of Return?¡± Yan Wushuang¡¯s eyes lit up slightly as she responded, ¡°That could work, but Fellow Daoist Chi Rui, may I examine your pill first?¡± ¡°Of course,¡± replied the red-haired man, known as Daoist Chi Rui, with a smile, handing over the jade bottle to her. Yan Wushuang opened the bottle, confirming that it indeed contained the Elixir of Return. Without further hesitation, she exchanged her Instant Kill Sword Talisman for this pill. Once three Perfected Lord of Hidden Sword Palace had exchanged their desired items, it was the turn of other attendees. ¡°Esteemed cultivators, I have a 3000-year-old Level 5 Lingzhi called Green Sea Lily. I seek to exchange it for a Level 5 True Treasure. Is anyone interested?¡± Daoist Mystic River, an independent cultivator, presented a vibrant green, fragrant Lingzhi. This Lingzhi could be used to refine a Level 5 Divine Source Returning Pill for rapid Dharmic power recovery. It was a rather good level 5 spiritual plant, coveted by many cultivators present. Soon someone exchanged it with a low-grade Level 5 True Treasure. Following this, others began to trade various treasures, including Perfected Lord Star Sea, who obtained his desired item by exchanging a Level 5 spiritual plant. When it was Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s turn, they decided to offer a Level 5 demonic core and a piece of Kuihai Cloud Iron obtained from the system. Jiang Chengxuan announced, ¡°We wish to exchange the Level 5 demonic core for a corresponding lightning-element spiritual item, and the Kuihai Cloud Iron for a Yin-Yang Crystal or Earth Divine Iron.¡± Hearing this, the attendees were intrigued. The demonic core was valuable for refining many Level 5 pills, and the Kuihai Cloud Iron was a rare material for refining, especially useful for enhancing water-element True Treasures. Perfected Lord Star Sea then produced a fist-sized silver stone with honeycomb-like pores on its surface emitting visible electric arcs, wanting to exchange it for the demonic core. ¡°This is a Level 5 Honeycomb Thunder Stone, obtained from a Level 5 Bee Queen¡¯s Nest. Would you consider an exchange?¡± ¡°Honeycomb Thunder Stone?¡± Shen Ruyan¡¯s face brightened, and she nodded to Jiang Chengxuan. Immediately after, the two of them exchanged for the Honeycomb Thunder Stone with Perfected Lord Star Sea. ¡°Fellow Daoists¡­¡± At this moment, a white-haired elder in the crowd spoke to the couple. ¡°I have an Earth Crystal here. I wonder if I can exchange it for that Kuihai Cloud Iron?¡± ¡°Earth Crystal?¡± Jiang Chengxuan frowned slightly, considering. To be honest, the Earth Crystal was indeed a rare treasure, effective in improving his intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Deep Earth Halberd. However, it was still a little inferior to the Earth Divine Iron he wanted. At that moment, Perfected Lord Flowing Snow from the Snow Sect presented a half-black, half-white crystal. She looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and said, ¡°I have the Yin-Yang Crystal you need. I¡¯ll exchange it with you for the Kuihai Cloud Iron.¡± ¡°Mm? Yin Yang Crystal?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was delighted when he saw what Perfected Lord Flowing Snow took out. However, the white-haired old man¡¯s expression darkened. He did not say anything and only looked deeply at Jiang Chengxuan and Perfected Lord Flowing Snow. Jiang Chengxuan smiled and said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Flying Snow, can you let me take a look at the Yin Yang Crystal in your hand first?¡± Perfected Lord Flowing Snow hesitated for a moment before nodding. Jiang Chengxuan quickly confirmed that the Yin Yang Crystal in front of him was what he needed. It could allow his intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Yin Yang Divine Water Jade, to advance to level 5 True Treasure in a short period of time.. Chapter 485 - Chapter 485: Rainbow Jade Slip and the Origin of Falling into Demonic Path Chapter 485: Rainbow Jade Slip and the Origin of Falling into Demonic Path Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Damn it!¡± Han Dongping and Mystic River¡¯s faces turned extremely grim. The dark red glow in their eyes deepened, reflecting their rising fury. Crack! Crack! With a crackling sound, they both twisted and snapped a finger off each of their hands. Muttering incantations, the severed fingers quickly transformed into a terrifyingly dark red mist. Within this bloody mist, two demonic hands, one red and one green, resembling ghostly claws, suddenly emerged. Simultaneously, Han Dongping and Mystic River unleashed two True Treasures above their heads: a golden scimitar and a dark green flying sword, which they directed at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Be careful!¡± Perfected Lord Flowing Snow shouted from a distance. In fact, she did not expect that someone would help her in the midst of her most dangerous situation. At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan reached out. The temperature in the surroundings soared as intense firelight instantly painted the sky red. Then, everyone saw a lifelike fire dragon burning with layers of flames charge towards the scimitar and sword, as well as the two red and green demonic hands. Han Dongping and Mystic River scoffed at the sight. To them, Jiang Chengxuan wanting to use a Level 5 fire spell to defeat them seemed too naive. But, just as this thought crossed their minds, Jiang Chengxuan raised his hand again, forming another spell. ¡°Roar! Roar! Roar!¡± Three more dragon roars resounded through the sky, as three more fire dragons, each engulfed in flames and resembling true dragons, charged towards their attacks. ¡°How is that possible?¡± Han Dongping and Mystic River were both taken aback. Why was Jiang Chengxuan able to cast Level 5 fire spells so quickly? It was almost instantaneous. Had he mastered this Level 5 fire spell to perfection? Just as this thought flashed through their minds, they suddenly noticed the sky above them darkening. Then, with a crackling sound, lightning bolts struck down from above, their might even surpassing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s four fire dragons. ¡°It¡¯s a Level 5 lightning-element True Treasure!¡± This realization left Han Dongping and Mystic River dumbfounded. It was well-known that lightning-element spells were a natural counter to demonic cultivators like them, especially when it was a Level 5 lightning-element True Treasure. Not to mention, there was also the threat of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s four fire dragons. Rumble! With a loud rumble, in just an instant, the red and green demonic hands, which Han Dongping and Mystic River were so proud of, were obliterated by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s assault. Crackle! Crackle! Crackle! Then, a lightning spear appeared in Shen Ruyan¡¯s hand. Swoosh, swoosh¡ª The lightning spear instantly shot across the sky and struck the two True Treasures. A massive mushroom cloud, flickering with endless lightning, erupted in mid-air, sending True Treasures Han Dongping and Mystic River had jointly summoned flying back. ¡°How is this possible?¡± The two of them were shocked. But before they could react, the sound of a furnace lid being opened echoed near their ears. There was a clang. Their eyes widened in terror as endless golden flames, like a tidal wave, surged towards them. ¡°That¡¯s Sun True Fire!¡± Mystic River couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. This kind of flame that originated from extreme Yang was simply fatal to demonic cultivators of their level. The two of them did not dare to delay at all. Crack crack crack¡ª They snapped all the remaining fingers on their hands, transforming them into an extremely dense dark red mist. One could clearly feel their auras suddenly soar at this moment. However, they did not turn around to fight Jiang Chengxuan and the others. Instead, they transformed into two streaks of light and flew into the distance. ¡°Hmph! Too late to run now!¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s back shimmered with the shadow of a giant Roc. Before Han Dongping and Mystic River could react, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure had already blocked their escape path. ¡°What?¡± Without giving the two of them a chance to react, the Eternal Sun Furnace in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand suddenly expanded and instantly turned into a huge shadow that enveloped them. Accompanying it was a large amount of True Sun Fire. At the same time. Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Lightning Immortal Slayer also turned into rolling lightning, striking down upon the two of them. Rumble! Boom! Fire and lightning intertwined. Neither Han Dongping nor Mystic River could withstand the onslaught. Their once-proud defenses crumbled like paper, completely annihilated by the fire and thunder. Immediately afterward, two extremely powerful and unyielding Yang forces simultaneously struck them, instantly shattering their physical bodies into pieces ¡°Ah! Ugh!¡± Two miserable screams echoed in the air. Swoosh, swoosh¡ª Then, two dark red lights shot out of the minced body. Just as they was about to escape, At this moment, an extremely cold aura suddenly descended. Soon, large snowflakes fell from the sky.. Chapter 486 - Chapter 486: Rainbow Jade Slip and the Origin of Falling into Demonic Path (2) Chapter 486: Rainbow Jade Slip and the Origin of Falling into Demonic Path (2) Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations In just a moment, the two fleeing Nascent Soul cultivators, Han Dongping and Mystic River, slowed down considerably, and eventually, they were frozen solid in mid-air. Perfected Lord Flowing Snow appeared, her expression icy. In her hand materialized an ice-blue whip. With a swift crack, the whip struck the two frozen Nascent Souls, shattering them instantly. jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t even have time to intervene or suggest sparing them. Perfected Lord Flowing Snow, having been fiercely attacked by the two earlier, had acted in a rage, swiftly freezing and destroying their Nascent Souls. ¡°Sigh¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could only sigh inwardly. Perfected Lord Flowing Snow then turned to them, her expression somewhat apologetic. ¡°I apologize. I was overwhelmed by anger and couldn¡¯t hold back,¡± she explained. What else could Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan say? He could only smile and shake his head, ¡°There¡¯s no need to apologize, Perfected Lord Flowing Snow. We initially intended to interrogate them about their background and any potential accomplices. Now that they have been killed by you, so be it. It¡¯s nothing.¡± Although Perfected Lord Flowing Snow had a cold personality, she was not a fool and was not the kind of person who did not understand the ways of the world. She knew that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan said that out of respect for her. The apology on her face deepened. At the same time, she was even more grateful to the two of them. She said again, ¡°No matter what, I owe you both a great debt for your assistance today. Should you ever require my help, do not hesitate to ask.¡± Jiang Chengxuan politely acknowledged her gratitude and then inquired about the backgrounds of Han Dongping and Mystic River. Perfected Lord Flowing Snow pondered before answering. ¡°Han Dongping was the ancestor of the Han family in the state of Kang, and Mystic River was a well-known Nascent Soul independent cultivator from our Northern Border. Their characters are unclear to me, but I know they once joined forces with other Nascent Soul cultivators from the Northern Border to fight against demon cultivators.¡± At that point, a complex expression crossed her face as she continued, ¡°What I never expected was that these two, who once stood against demonic cultivators alongside us, would themselves fall into the demonic path. It¡¯s really¡­¡± At the end, Perfected Lord Flowing Snow could not help but shake her head gently. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan exchanged glances. The doubt that the two of them had in their hearts from the start intensified. They then examined the storage rings left behind by Han Dongping and Mystic River. After removing all the Dharmic power restrictions, they quickly opened the two storage rings. Perfected Lord Flowing Snow watched silently, sensing that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were looking for something more than just loot. She only felt that the couple probably had other motives for choosing to open the two storage rings at this moment. Upon opening the rings, both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s expressions shifted subtly. In their hands appeared two rainbow jade slips. ¡°These are?¡± Perfected Lord Flowing Snow expressed her curiosity. But Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked grave. Jiang Chengxuan placed one of the jade slips against his forehead. Instantly, the rainbow jade slip turned pitch black, emitting dense demonic Qi, trying to invade his sea of consciousness. With a cold snort, Jiang Chengxuan activated the Vast Heaven Divine Jade in his sea of consciousness. Chi! Chi! Chi! Chi! When the demonic Qi was shone on by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Vast Heaven Divine Jade, it was immediately evaporated into nothingness like snow meeting a blazing sun. ¡°Ah! Roar!¡± Anguished screams emerged from the jade slip. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression turned cold. He produced a strand of Sun True Fire in his hand, applying it to the now black jade slip. When the Sun True Fire landed on the jade slip that had already turned pitch-black, it was like boiling water falling into a pot of oil. The entire jade slip immediately emitted a crackling sound as it was burned violently. At the same time, the roars and screams inside became more and more intense. It made Jiang Chengxuan and the other two feel uncomfortable. Fortunately, this did not last long. In less than a few breaths, the entire jade slip was reduced to ashes by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s True Sun Fire. When she saw that, shock appeared on Perfected Lord Flowing Snow¡¯s face. She looked at Jiang Chengxuan and finally couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, what was that¡­?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Before she could finish, the rainbow jade slip in Shen Ruyan¡¯s hand began to shake violently, as if it was about to escape her control. Shen Ruyan snorted. In the next moment, endless lightning began to dance in her palm. Crackle¡ª A moment later, a scream suddenly sounded from the rainbow jade slip. Then, with a bang, the entire jade slip turned into black powder and dissipated. The three of them looked at each other. Shen Ruyan said, ¡°If I¡¯m not wrong, the reason why Han Dongping and Mystic River fell into the demonic path is probably related to the jade slip in their storage rings. Their minds have probably been completely devoured by the demonic intent in the jade slip.¡± Her voice turned solemn as she added, ¡°What¡¯s most concerning is that we were unaware of their demonic nature before they revealed themselves. Even Perfected Lord Xuan Yang did not seem to notice it back then.¡± Upon hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Perfected Lord Flowing Snow clearly realized the seriousness of the problem. Perfected Lord Flowing Snow suddenly thought of something and her expression changed slightly. ¡°Could it be that Perfected Lord Jiu Li and Perfected Lord Shang Long fell into the demonic path because of this too?¡± ¡°Mm? Perfected Lord Jiu Li and Perfected Lord Shang Long?¡± Hearing Perfected Lord Flowing Snow¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could not help but look at her in confusion. Obviously, the couple didn¡¯t know the two people she mentioned. Thus, Perfected Lord Flowing Snow explained that the two she mentioned had fallen into the demonic path for some reason like Han Dongping and Mystic River. From the looks of it, they should have been affected by the same thing as Han Dongping and Mystic River. However, they did not know how many Nascent Soul Perfected Lords in the entire northern border had encountered the same thing. If this number was huge¡­ Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Perfected Lord Flowing Snow couldn¡¯t bring themselves to imagine the consequence. The three of them clearly realized the seriousness of the problem. Immediately, Perfected Lord Flowing Snow looked at the two of them and said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, Fellow Daoist Shen, this matter is of utmost importance. I implore the two of you to return to the Hidden Sword Palace with me and inform Perfected Lord Xuan Yang about this. With his knowledge and experience, he should know what is going on. Even if he doesn¡¯t know, with his relationship with Heavenly Lords, he can surely find out. What do the two of you think?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not reject Perfected Lord Flowing Snow¡¯s suggestion. At that moment, the three of them cleaned up the battlefield and returned to the Hidden Sword Palace.. Chapter 490 - Chapter 490: Old Friend, Fake War, Crisis of the Spiritual Island of the Vast River Chapter 490: Old Friend, Fake War, Crisis of the Spiritual Island of the Vast River Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan was speechless. And so was Shen Ruyan. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were taken aback by the unexpected, indiscriminate attack. They just didn¡¯t respond to the question asked immediately, yet they were ruthlessly attacked. Moreover, this attack was aimed at taking their lives. Since that was the case¡­ Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes were cold Buzz! Buzz! Without any noticeable movement, two flying swords emerged from their bodies, effortlessly slicing through the Dharma treasures aimed at them. There was a series of cracks. The Dharma treasures that attacked them were all shattered by the flying swords. This immediately shocked the hawk-nosed man, the narrow-eyed man, and the others. How¡­ how is this possible? Before they could comprehend what was happening, Jiang and Shen¡¯s flying swords were in front of them. This immediately made the hawk-nosed man, the narrow-eyed man, and the others look terrified. ¡°Senior¡­ Senior, please spare me! We are cultivators from Dragon Rock Island. Please¡­¡± Pop! Pop! Pop! Before they could finish, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s flying swords had already zipped past them one by one. With their current cultivation as Nascent Soul cultivators, killing the hawk-nosed man and the others did not require any effort. In just an instant, these cultivators from Dragon Rock Island were all killed by the couple. After putting away the storage Dharma treasures on these guys, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were about to leave when several streaks of light suddenly flashed over from afar. This made Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan frown again. However, when they focused their gazes and saw one of the streaks of light, a surprised expression appeared on their faces. Swoosh, swoosh¡ª At the same time, the streaks of light approached. A surprised voice sounded in the air. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, FellowDaoist Shen!¡± As soon as the voice was heard, the figures in the light revealed their appearance. One of them was Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s acquaintance, Guan Xmting, who had entered the ancient ruins with them that day. However, her cultivation had clearly increased greatly compared to before, reaching the ninth level of Golden Core. So it s Fellow Daoist Guan. It¡¯s been a long time.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan greeted her with a smile. To be honest, the couple was more or less pleasantly surprised to meet an old acquaintance here. Guan Xinting was obviously the same. She said with a hint of reproach, ¡°Since the two of you have come to the Nova Waters, why didn¡¯t you contact me beforehand? It would have been better for me to fulfill the duties of a host.¡± The couple found it difficult to answer Guan Xinting¡¯s question. Fortunately, at this moment, the other two people beside her couldn¡¯t help but cast slightly curious glances towards Guan Xinting. One of the rather cute female cultivators in a green dress asked, Senior Sister Guan, these two are¡­?¡± Guan Xinting immediately raised her hand and patted her head in frustration. ¡°Look at me. I almost forgot to introduce you to each other. Junior Sister Meng, Junior Brother Chen, these two are friends I made during my travels back then.¡± As she spoke, she turned to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Tellow Daoist Jiang, Fellow Daoist Shen, these two are my junior sister and junior brother from the Spiritual Island of the Vast River. Meng Qian, Chen Qingyang.¡± ¡°Greetings.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not put on airs of a Nascent Soul Perfected Lord. After hearing Guan Xinting¡¯s introduction, they immediately smiled and greeted Meng Qian and Chen Qingyang. The two of them hurriedly returned the greeting. This was their Senior Sister, Guan Xinting¡¯s good friend. As junior sisters and junior brothers, they naturally did not dare to be negligent. ¡°By the way¡­¡± At this moment, Guan Xinting seemed to have thought of something and couldn¡¯t help but ask the couple, ¡°I saw the guys from Dragon Rock Island here just now. Did they have a conflict with you? How is it? Are you alright?¡± It was obvious that Guan Xinting and the other two did not see what had happened. They only roughly sensed that there were people from Dragon Rock Island. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. The two of them did not hide anything. Instead, they told Guan Xinting what had just happened. This made Meng Qian and Chen Qingyang, who were beside Guan Xinting, secretly click their tongues in surprise. Wasn¡¯t their Senior Sister¡¯s two friends a little too powerful? Two to three Golden Cores and seven to eight Violet Palace cultivators were actually killed by them so easily. On the other hand, Guan Xinting was not too surprised by this outcome. When they first met, she knew that their strength was extraordinary. Now that such a long time had passed, their strength had definitely reached a new height. At the thought of this, Guan Xinting was also quite curious about their current cultivation levels. However, such matters were not very appropriate to inquire about directly, so she could only wait for a future opportunity to probe. At that moment, she invited Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to visit the Spiritual Island of the Vast River. It would have been fine if they had not encountered each other. Since the two sides had already met, it would be unreasonable for the couple to refuse. Most importantly, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were also curious about the situation in the Nova Waters. They wanted to know what exactly happened here that caused a war between several Nascent Soul forces.. Chapter 492 - Chapter 492: Guan Xintings Shock, Demonized Perfected Chapter 492: Guan Xinting¡¯s Shock, Demonized Perfected Lord Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Uh ¡­ ?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Guan Xinting, Meng Qian, and Chen Qingyang all looked at him in shock. However, before Guan Xinting could speak, Jiang Chengxuan, who was beside her, gently clenched his fist and threw a punch. Dong¡ª It was like a huge hammer smashing into the lake. The originally calm void suddenly rippled like waves. The bell and tower that were attacking them suddenly seemed to have frozen. The entire bell and tower shook violently. In the end, with two clangs, They flew into the distance and smashed into the sea, causing two water pillars to shoot into the sky. It was the same for the other people¡¯s attacks. They were all shattered by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s punch. ¡°What?¡± The two False Nascent Soul cultivators and the Golden Core cultivators could not help but reveal shocked expressions. However, before they could react, a dazzling sword light, as brilliant as a golden sun, suddenly expanded in their pupils. The terrifying might made the hairs on their bodies stand on end. There was a swishing sound. These people didn¡¯t have time for any reaction at all. Their entire bodies were engulfed by that extremely dazzling sword light. Their figures seemed to disintegrate like weathered sandstone, disappearing without a trace as if blown away by a gentle breeze. This¡­? Guan Xinting, Meng Qian, and Chen Qingyang watched everything with their mouths agape. They really could not believe their eyes. One had to know that those were all late-stage Golden Core cultivators. Two of them had even reached the false Nascent Soul realm. And what happened? They were easily dealt with by Jiang Chengxuan with a punch and a sword. Wasn¡¯t this too exaggerated? Even Guan Xinting, who knew the couple quite well, had never thought that their strength would have reached such a level. Could it be that in the past few years, Jiang Chengxuan and even Shen Ruyan had already surpassed the Golden Core realm and reached the same level as their Shifu? Subconsciously, Guan Xinting and the others turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan. Guan Xinting asked cautiously, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, could it be that your cultivation has already¡­?¡± ¡°You are right.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded. At this point, he had nothing to hide. This made Guan Xinting, Meng Qian, and Chen Qingyang involuntarily gasp. Suddenly, Guan Xinting seemed to realize something. She turned to Shen Ruyan, who was beside Jiang Chengxuan, and said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Shen, since Fellow Daoist Jiang¡¯s cultivation has broken through to Nascent Soul, is your cultivation also¡­?¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right.¡± Facing Guan Xinting¡¯s question, Shen Ruyan nodded with a smile. It was really¡­ Guan Xinting couldn¡¯t help but gasp again. Initially, she thought that the improvement of her cultivation over the years was considered great. Unexpectedly, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s improvement was even greater. They had advanced a major realm. It was also a realm that many Golden Cores could never cross in their lives. At this moment, Guan Xinting did not know what to say to describe her feelings. She was thinking that since Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had already reached Nascent Soul, perhaps she could ask them for help. However, she couldn¡¯t bring herself to make such a request. At that moment, Perfected Lord Vast River and the other three who were suppressing Perfected Lord Vast River in the distance clearly sensed the abnormality. This immediately made their eyes darken. The three of them knew very well the strength Jiang Chengxuan had just displayed was the strength of a Nascent Soul. A Nascent Soul had suddenly appeared. Furthermore, from the looks of it, he was with Perfected Lord Vast River. This was clearly beyond their expectations. The three of them quickly looked at each other. Then, Perfected Lord Pengtian suddenly flashed and rushed towards Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Fellow Daoist, I don¡¯t think you¡¯re from the Nova Waters. This is an internal matter of the Nova Waters. I hope you won¡¯t interfere. We¡¯ll definitely repay you in the future.¡± Before Perfected Lord Pengtian arrived, his voice was already transmitted over from afar. Perfected Lord Vast River, who was fighting Perfected Lord Dragon Rock and Perfected Lord Azure Sky in the distance, seemed to know that Perfected Lord Pengtian would send a voice transmission to Jiang Chengxuan and suddenly shouted at him. ¡°Fellow Daoist, don¡¯t believe Perfected Lord Pengtian! The three of them are acting extremely strangely. There is definitely something wrong. Fellow Daoist, don¡¯t be deceived by them!¡± ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± When they heard Perfected Lord Vast River¡¯s words, the eyes of Perfected Lord Dragon Rock and Perfected Lord Azure Sky, who were still suppressing him, burned with killing intent. Subsequently, their attacks intensified. Perfected Lord Vast River retreated continuously with blood gushing out of his body. At the same time, Perfected Lord Pengtian was already hundreds of kilometers away from Jiang Chengxuan and the others. This distance was already extremely dangerous for a Nascent Soul cultivator. Jiang Chengxuan narrowed his eyes.. Chapter 493 - Chapter 493: Guan Xinting’s Shock, Demonized Perfected Chapter 493: Guan Xinting¡¯s Shock, Demonized Perfected Lord (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations He and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. A guess flashed across their minds almost at the same time. BOOM! Suddenly, a gigantic battle axe charged out from Perfected Lord Pengtian¡¯s head. The battle axe seemed capable of cleaving heaven and earth, carrying an overwhelming and resolute killing intent, as it suddenly descended upon Jiang Chengxuan and the others. At this moment, Guan Xinting and the other two, who were beside Jiang Chengxuan, only had eyes fixed on the huge battle axe. Their Dharmic powers and Primordial Spirits seemed to have been completely frozen. They could not react at all. ¡°Hmph!¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan snorted. In the next moment, the Zenith Nascent Soul in his body suddenly opened its eyes. Terrifying Dharmic power spewed out like a fountain. There was a clang. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Golden Void Sword turned into a thousand-foot-long sword light and collided fiercely with the huge battle axe. Boom! In that instant, at the point where the sword and the axe collided, a fierce radiance suddenly burst outward, resembling the brilliance of the sun. The sea below suddenly exploded with a bang, causing a huge wave that was thousands of feet tall. BANG! However, at that moment, Perfected Lord Pengtian, who was the first to attack, was smashed into the sea by a huge force. Even the huge battle axe he summoned was sent flying for an unknown distance. How come? In the distance, Perfected Lord Dragon Rock and Perfected Lord Azure Sky, who were paying attention to Jiang Chengxuan and the others, revealed looks of shock and disbelief. At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan did not stop. He raised his hand and clenched his fingers. The powerful Dharmic power that belonged to the Zenith Nascent Soul was injected into the Golden Void Sword again. Buzz, buzz, buzz! In an instant, the light of the Golden Void Sword shone even brighter. The sharp sword energy directly carved a deep fissure on the ground below below. Guan Xinting and the other two were shocked beyond words. ¡°Go!¡± In the end, Jiang Chengxuan pointed. The Golden Void Sword suddenly transformed into a massive and brilliant sword light. Boom. A huge hole immediately appeared on the surface of the sea. Golden light surged like a tide. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± At the same time, a scream suddenly sounded in everyone¡¯s ears. Perfected Lord Pengtian, who was thrown into the sea by Jiang Chengxuan, was already covered in blood. One of his arms had disappeared. Needless to say, this was definitely the result of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attack just now. No one expected his current strength to be so domineering. Even Perfected Lord Pengtian, a veteran Nascent Soul, was not his match at all. Guan Xinting had mixed feelings. At that moment, a deep black light suddenly rose from Perfected Lord Pengtian, who was already severely injured by Jiang Chengxuan. An extraordinarily evil, crazed, and twisted aura slowly emanated from his body. Even his strength seemed to have increased greatly under this change. ¡°What¡­?¡± The expressions of Guan Xinting and the others could not help but change. They widened their eyes in disbelief. ¡°Hehe, hehehe¡­¡± At that moment, Perfected Lord Pengtian suddenly let out a strange and sinister laugh. His eyes were instantly filled with a dark red radiance, and as he turned to gaze into the eyes of Jiang Chengxuan and the others, they were filled with cruelty and malevolence. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other, looking exceptionally solemn. This was not to say that the demonized Perfected Lord Pengtian posed any substantial threat to them. Instead, the situation sounded an urgent alarm in their hearts. Previously, there was Han Dongping and Daoist Mystic River, and now, there was Perfected Lord Pengtian. If Perfected Lord Pengtian was like this, could Perfected Lord Dragon Rock and Perfected Lord Azure Sky in the distance be¡­ Just as this thought flashed through their minds, they saw Perfected Lord Dragon Rock and Perfected Lord Azure Sky, who were fighting Perfected Lord Vast River in the distance, emitting black light. An extremely evil demonic aura suddenly erupted. Along with that, their eyes also turned dark red. As expected. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes narrowed. In total, five Perfected Lords had been contaminated. This was what they had encountered so far. How many more did they not encounter or know? Moreover, who could guarantee that such a demonic contamination would only target Nascent Soul cultivators? If this situation continued and affected cultivators below Nascent Soul, the outcome would be unimaginable. Previously, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang said that the demonic calamity might erupt a hundred years later. However, to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, the demonic calamity had already begun. If they really foolishly allowed this situation to continue, In a hundred years, they would probably not only have to face demonic cultivators from the outer world, but also countless demonized cultivators from their own world. BOOM! At that moment, the demonized Perfected Lord Pengtian¡¯s huge battle axe was suddenly dyed black like ink. In the ears of Guan Xinting and the others, it was as if countless ghosts and wolves were wailing, making them feel nauseous.. Chapter 494 - Chapter 494: Guan Xintings Shock, Demonized Perfected Chapter 494: Guan Xinting¡¯s Shock, Demonized Perfected Lord (3) Translator: Henyee Translations I Editor: Henyee Translations Their bodies started to sway uncontrollably. Just as they were about to fall into the sea, Shen Ruyan, who was beside them, suddenly lit up with lightning on her palm. Crackle- Blinding lightning flashed above their heads. In an instant, the horrifying howls that were still lingering in their ears immediately disappeared. At the same time. The image of a demonic hand appeared at the front of the huge battle axe that was contaminated with dense demonic Qi. The power of the battle axe was more than twice as strong as before. It slashed at Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s head with full might. A sharp glint flashed across Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. Then, his body suddenly soared. The phantom of an Emperor slowly rose behind him. An imposing and majestic aura suddenly erupted from him. Boom! As he punched out with a huge fist, The entire sky in this area was instantly filled with boundless regal majesty. It was awe-striking. The huge battle axe that had just reached the top of his head collided with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s fist, and a deafening sound immediately erupted. Immediately after, a wail suddenly came from the battle axe. The demonic Qi around the battle axe was instantly dispersed. Together with its main body, it was sent flying 50 kilometers away. ¡°What?¡± Perfected Lord Pengtian¡¯s expression changed drastically when he saw that. However, this time, Jiang Chengxuan would not give him any chance to launch another attack. He took a step forward. The huge Emperor phantom behind him appeared again. The powerful punches were thrown out continuously. Perfected Lord Pengtian retreated and bled. His body was covered in dense cracks. ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± ¡°Stop!¡± Perfected Lord Dragon Rock and Perfected Lord Azure Sky, who were watching from afar, could no longer remain calm. As the two of them roared, they had already abandoned Perfected Lord Vast River and rushed towards Jiang Chengxuan. Boom! However, before the two of them could approach, after a majestic Emperor phantom flashed behind Jiang Chengxuan, another huge phantom of a dragon and an elephant flashed. In an instant, a punch that was several times stronger than before smashed into Perfected Lord Pengtian¡¯s body. There was a bang. Perfected Lord Pengtian¡¯s entire body was shattered instantly. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± Accompanied by a scream, a black Nascent Soul the size of a palm rushed out of the shattered body. just as he was about to flee in desperation, a dazzling golden sword Qi suddenly swept past him. ¡°I can¡¯t accept this!¡± With a furious roar, Perfected Lord Pengtian¡¯s demonized Nascent Soul was instantly cleaved, and his spiritual Qi scattered all over the sky. Whoosh¡ª A huge spiritual Qi tide immediately surged in the air. Everyone could not help but feel shocked. A Nascent Soul Realm Perfected Lord had died just like that? Perfected Lord Dragon Rock and Perfected Lord Azure Sky, who were rushing over, roared, their body beginning to change rapidly. Waves of dense demonic Qi began to quickly circle around them. Their eyes, which were already dark red, grew even darker. ¡°Die!¡± Swoosh! Suddenly, in mid-air, a long spear shrouded in boundless demonic Qi pierced through the air, spinning rapidly, and shot towards the center of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s forehead. At the same time, a flying sword charged out from above Perfected Lord Azure Sky¡¯s head. Layer upon layer of sword light instantly transformed into a web of swords, indiscriminately shooting the area where Jiang Chengxuan was located. He seemed to intend to cut everyone, including Jiang Chengxuan, into pieces. Rumble! But at this moment, Shen Ruyan, who had not intervened from the beginning, suddenly moved. She raised her hand. Her intrinsic Dharma treasure, Falling Thunder Seal, immediately transformed into boundless thunderbolts and faced the attacks of the two. The sky was filled with dazzling lightning. Loud rumblings resounded incessantly in the ears of everyone. The terrifying power dimmed the radiance of Perfected Lord Dragon Rock¡¯s spear and Perfected Lord Azure Sky¡¯s flying sword, emitting cries of pain that seemed almost human. ¡°Lightning-elemental True Treasure! How¡­ how can that be?¡± Clearly, neither Perfected Lord Dragon Rock nor Perfected Lord Azure Sky expected the female cultivator beside Jiang Chengxuan to be a Nascent Soul Perfected Lord too. Moreover, she was a Perfected Lord proficient in the mastery of lightning. ¡°Husband, to avoid any further complications, let¡¯s each deal with one of them and end this swiftly.¡± At this moment, Shen Ruyan¡¯s voice suddenly sounded in Jiang Chengxuan s ears. Hearing her words, Jiang Chengxuan immediately nodded at her. In the next moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure turned into an extremely sharp sword light that slashed towards Dragon Rock. Perfected Lord Dragon Rock clearly didn¡¯t anticipate that Jiang Chengxuan would target him, and a hint of ferocity flashed across his face. The next moment, he bit off three of his fingers. Crack¡ªcrack¡ªcrack¡ª A massive, dark red mist suddenly condensed in front of him. Accompanying this was a series of abnormally terrifying and inhuman roars. Swoosh, swoosh¡ª Suddenly, three ferocious demonic hands flew out from the dark red fog and grabbed the sword light that Jiang Chengxuan had transformed into. ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± Killing intent flashed across Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. The Zenith Nascent Soul in his body suddenly moved. In the next moment, the power of the sword light he transformed into increased by 30%. At the same time, a five-colored fan-shaped light instantly swept past the three demonic hands and Perfected Lord Dragon Rock. The three demonic hands that were originally filled with endless malice and demonic might, as well as Perfected Lord Dragon Rock, suddenly decreased by 30%. Dragon Rock was flabbergasted. What is going on? However, before he could understand all of this, the sharp sword light formed by Jiang Chengxuan had already collided fiercely with the three demonic hands! Chapter 504 - Chapter 504: Third Level Nascent Soul, Level 6 Pure Yang Chapter 504: Third Level Nascent Soul, Level 6 Pure Yang Demon-Hunting True Treasure, Killing the Demon Lord Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After a while. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan returned to Xuanming Peak together. However, not long after they returned to Xuanming Peak, Huang Ling¡¯er, who they had not seen for a while, came to them. She was clearly much more mature than before. Her cultivation had also reached the sixth level of the Violet Palace during these years of cultivation. Seeing the couple, she immediately greeted them warmly like before. ¡°Brother Jiang, Sister Shen.¡± ¡°Ok.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t expect Huang Ling¡¯er¡¯s visit. However, they quickly figured why. Shen Ruyan asked with concern, ¡°Ling¡¯er, how have you been recently? Is everything alright? Is there anything we can help you with?¡± Huang Ling¡¯er smiled sweetly. ¡°Thank you for your concern, Sister Shen. I¡¯ve been doing well recently.¡± At this point, there was obvious hesitation on Huang Ling¡¯er¡¯s face. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could tell she had something more to say. Jiang Chengxuan smiled and said, ¡°Ling¡¯er, if you have anything to say, just say it. There¡¯s no need to hide anything from us.¡± ¡°Ok.¡± Huang Ling¡¯er nodded. Without any hesitation, she looked up at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and said, ¡°Brother Jiang, Sister Shen, I want to travel around and visit the Moon Watcher Sect.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were surprised again. They thought that Huang Ling¡¯er must miss her father. Ever since the demon beast riot 200 years ago, Huang Wenyu had completely disappeared. Until now, there was no news of his whereabouts. If it wasn¡¯t for the fact that the soul lamp in the Moon Watcher Sect hadn¡¯t been completely extinguished, everyone would have suspected that Huang Wenyu was no longer in this world. Especially recently, it was said that Huang Wenyu¡¯s soul lamp had shown signs of extinguishing several times. Later on, even if it recovered slightly, it was still in a flickering state. As a daughter, it was impossible for Huang Ling¡¯er not to be worried at all. However, it was not a good idea to go out at this point with a demonic calamity around the corner. Although Huang Ling¡¯er was at the sixth level of Violet Palace, she really did not have much combat experience. Especially when facing a cunning demonic cultivator, if she was not careful, she might suffer a huge loss. However, at the same time, they could not stop Huang Ling¡¯er from going out. Although their relationship had become closer over the years, in the end, Huang Ling¡¯er was still a guest. As the host, how could he restrict the guests¡¯ freedom? At this thought, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but look at each other. In the end, Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded at Huang Ling¡¯er. ¡°Ling¡¯er, if you want to go out and travel, then go. You should know more or less about the current situation in the northern border. Remember, safety is everything.¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan raised his hand and flipped it. A humanoid puppet that had reached Level 4 suddenly appeared in front of Huang Ling¡¯er. ¡°Ling¡¯er, this Level 4 puppet was obtained by your Sister Shen and me when we went out this time. Before you go out, I hope you can refine this puppet first. That way, your Sister Shen and I will be more at ease.¡± Seeing the puppet Jiang Chengxuan took out, Huang Ling¡¯er was wildly shocked. It went without saying how precious a Level 4 puppet was. Her Brother Jiang wanted her to refine such a puppet. How¡­ how could she¡­? However, before Huang Ling¡¯er could reject him, Shen Ruyan, who was beside Jiang Chengxuan, smiled and said to Huang Ling¡¯er, ¡°Ling¡¯er, we¡¯ve known each other for more than 200 years. Although this Level 4 puppet is very precious, you should know that it is useless to me and your Brother Jiang. Compared to your safety, such a puppet is not worth mentioning.¡± Huang Ling¡¯er was touched by her words. At the same time, she knew that if she really refused, she would be breaking their hearts. Hence, she no longer refused and sincerely bowed to the two of them. She said gratefully, ¡°Thank you, Sister Shen and Brother Jiang, for your concern for me. I will remember to be careful on this trip. I won¡¯t let you worry about me.¡± ¡°Good!¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan smiled and nodded. After that, the three of them chatted for a while before Huang Ling¡¯er stood up and left. A moment later. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan entered the cave abode. After a session of dual cultivation, the couple began to digest the gains from this trip. On Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s side. The first thing he had to do was to use the Spatial Grass to raise his cultivation to the third level of Nascent Soul. Secondly, he had to use the Yin Yang Treasure Crystal to raise his intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Yin Yang Divine Water Jade, to level 5. Something worth mentioning was that after they killed the white haired old man, Han Dongping, that day, they even obtained an Earth Crystal from him. This item was a top-notch earth-element spiritual item. It could also raise his Deep Earth Halberd to level 5.. Chapter 506 - Chapter 506: Arriving at the Purple Sun Palace, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud Chapter 506: Arriving at the Purple Sun Palace, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations A few days later. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan received a message from Perfected Lord Xuan Yang. The content was exactly what they had heard a few days ago. The cultivators of the northern border were asked to go to the lair of the Path of the Extreme to carry out an eradication mission. This was the joint decision of the three Heavenly Lords of the northern border. They even issued a Demon Slaying Decree, one that allowed no disobedience. Especially for Nascent Souls, they had to obey the orders of the three Heavenly Lords wholeheartedly. In case of violation, the consequences ranged from being expelled from the northern border to, in more severe cases, the complete annihilation of your lineage This was definitely not a joking matter. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan naturally wouldn¡¯t be so unwise as to challenge Heavenly Lords. On the contrary, the moment they received Perfected Lord Xuan Yang¡¯s message, they relayed the message to all the Golden Core sects and families in the Jiang Nation. When everyone gathered at Mount Mystic Tai, Jiang Chengxuan ordered each family to send at least one Golden Core and three Violet Palace cultivators to participate in this operation, heading together to the lair of the Path of Extreme. All the families were very cooperative. In a moment, 12 Golden Cores and 36 Violet Palace cultivators volunteered to join Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. The couple did not hesitate and took out a large Level 4 flying ship. After everyone entered the flying ship, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan led them to the Hidden Sword Palace in the state of Yu. They planned to meet up with Perfected Lord Xuan Yang and the others first before heading to the lair of the Path of the Extreme together. On the Hidden Sword Palace¡¯s end, everything was ready. The person in charge of leading the team from the Hidden Sword Palace was Perfected Lord Xuan Yang himself. Behind him was another Nascent Soul Perfected Lord of the Hidden Sword Palace, Yan Wushuang. As for Earth Walker, he was left in the palace to guard the sect. After exchanging pleasantries, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang said to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, ¡°There will probably be many dangers in the demonic lair this time. Remember to be careful. However, before that, we have to make a trip to the Purple Sun Palace first. Firstly, it¡¯s to make it easier for the Purple Sun Palace to make arrangements for us. Secondly, it¡¯s naturally to confirm no one among us is demonized by the contaminated item.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s hearts skipped a beat. Confirming whether our side had been infiltrated by demonized cultivators was probably the main and foremost goal. From here on, it would probably be very difficult for the demonic cultivators hiding among them to continue hiding. After all, in front of the Grand Sun Mirror, all concealment would be exposed. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang, and the others quickly flew towards the state of Purple Cloud, which was where the Purple Sun Palace was located. After taking a few teleportation arrays on the way, they finally arrived at the mountain gate where the Purple Sun Palace was half a month later. Swoosh, swoosh- just as they arrived at the mountain gate of the Purple Sun Palace, a green light quickly flew towards them. When the light approached, Jiang Chengxuan and the others immediately saw the figure clearly. It was a man in a green robe exuding a powerful aura. Every move he made seemed to bring pressure. He was a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator! Seeing Jiang Chengxuan, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang, and the others, he smiled. Then, he raised his hand and cupped his fists at Perfected Lord Xuan Yang. ¡°Fellow Daoist Xuan Yang, it¡¯s been a long time. It seems that your cultivation has advanced again. Congratulations.¡± ¡°Fellow Daoist Wind Cloud, you too.¡± Perfected Lord Xuan Yang cupped his fists in return. ¡°Judging from your aura, I believe you¡¯re not far from the peak of Nascent Soul, right?¡± ¡°Haha, nothing can escape you.¡± The man called Wind Cloud laughed heartily. Then, he turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan and the others beside Perfected Lord Xuan Yang. When Perfected Lord Xuan Yang saw that, he hurriedly introduced, ¡°Fellow Daoist Wind Cloud, let me introduce you. These two are Fellow Daoist Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, whom Senior Purple Flame has been wanting to see.¡± As he spoke, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°This is Senior Purple Flame¡¯s personal disciple, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud. He¡¯s also one of the leaders of this operation.¡± Hmm? They are the people my Shifu wants to see? Perfected Lord Wind Cloud¡¯s eyes lit up when he heard Perfected Lord Xuan Yang¡¯s introduction. He looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and said politely, ¡°So it¡¯s the two fellow Daoists from the state of Jiang. Nice to meet you.¡± As he spoke, he did not forget to cup his fists at the two of them. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan hurriedly returned the greeting. They already knew that the person in front of them was not an ordinary Perfected Lord. Putting aside the fact that he was the personal disciple of Heavenly Lord Purple Flame, Just his identity as a late-stage Nascent Soul was enough to command respect among everyone present.. Chapter 507 - Chapter 507: Arriving at the Purple Sun Palace, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud (2) Chapter 507: Arriving at the Purple Sun Palace, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After exchanging pleasantries, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud personally led them to Purple Sun Palace¡¯s Reception Peak. Here. Jiang Chengxuan and the others saw many Perfected Lords who had already arrived. This included Perfected Lord Flowing Snow, whom they had interacted with before, Perfected Lord Star Sea, whom they had met at the Hidden Sword Palace Trade Fair, and Pei Daoqi from the Mingzhen Sect. In addition to that, Lu Yuanshan from the Lu family in the state of Lu, Cao Tianxiong from the Cao family in the state of Yu, and Liu Guangyao from the Liu family in the state of Hai were also there. This was the first time Jiang Chengxuan had seen Cao Tianxiong and Liu Guangyao. Almost as soon as the three families saw the couple, they revealed deep hostility. However, they restrained themselves, not daring to cause trouble here. Jiang Chengxuan sneered in his heart. He ignored the three families and found a seat with Perfected Lord Xuan Yang. Not long after. Perfected Lord Flowing Snow from the Snow Sect and Perfected Lord Star Sea from the Astral Sect approached Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Fellow Daoist Xuan Yang, Fellow Daoist Yan, Fellow Daoist Jiang, and Fellow Daoist Shen.¡± As soon as the two of them walked in, The two sides immediately exchanged pleasantries. After a while. Perfected Lord Wind Cloud came to the center with six Nascent Soul Perfected Lords in Purple Sun Palace uniforms. The Perfected Lords who were still chatting gradually fell silent. Perfected Lord Wind Cloud glanced at everyone and smiled. ¡°Fellow Daoists, first of all, on behalf of the Purple Sun Palace, I thank everyone for coming. Secondly, regarding this operation, I believe everyone should already be well-informed. However, before setting off, in order to ensure that there are no hidden demonic cultivators among us. I need everyone to cooperate and stand in front of the Grand Sun Mirror.¡± Hearing Perfected Lord Wind Cloud¡¯s words, the Perfected Lords present looked at each other. Then, they nodded one after another. As a matter of fact, they also wanted to ensure that they and their fellow disciples were not contaminated by the demonic aura. Before long, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud and a few Perfected Lords of Purple Sun Palace faced the main hall of Purple Sun Palace and bowed. We respectfully request the treasure to reveal itself.¡± Buzz! Just as Perfected Lord Wind Cloud and the others finished speaking, a radiant and majestic circular mirror, filled with supreme power, suddenly appeared above the heads of everyone. At this moment, everyone distinctly felt an incredibly grand and vast aura that filled the entire space they were in ¡°Everyone, please.¡± At the same time, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud gestured to everyone with a solemn expression. The scene instantly fell into a short silence. After a while. Perfected Lord Xuan Yang was the first to walk out. In a single step, he arrived in front of the Grand Sun Mirror. Of course. What everyone was currently seeing was not the actual body of the Vast Sun Mystic Mirror but a projection it had cast down. However, even if it was a projection, its grade had also reached Level 6. It was more than enough to determine if there was a contaminated demonic cultivator. Buzz! Suddenly, a blazing golden light illuminated the mirror, and shortly after, it reflected the figure of Perfected Lord Xuan Yang. Nothing unusual happened. Perfected Lord Xuan Yang then returned to his seat. Following that, Perfected Lords stepped forward one after another and passed the test. Come to think of it, it made sense. Who would come here, knowing that they were contaminated? Of course. This did not mean that the other cultivators who did not come could avoid the test of the Grand Sun Mirror. The only difference was when. If, in the time that followed, you intentionally avoided the inspection of the Grand Sun Mirror, then without others saying anything, you would undoubtedly be labeled with suspicion.¡± By that time, if you were to go missing again, you would be hunted down. Just as this thought flashed through the minds of the Nascent Soul cultivators, two screams suddenly sounded in everyone¡¯s ears. Everyone immediately turned to look. Behind them, two Golden Core cultivators from the Liu family suddenly emitted black demonic aura when they were illuminated by the Grand Sun Mirror. They saw streaks of blazing golden light continuously ravaging the two Golden Core cultivators, causing their bodies to feel as if they were plunged into molten lava, emitting a sizzling sound as they were burnt Liu Guangyao looed ugly. In his eyes, an intense and overwhelming sense of killing intent instantly surfaced Just as he was about to personally kill the two Golden Core cultivators from his family, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud, who was in front of everyone, raised his hand to stop him. ¡°Fellow Daoist Liu, can you let the Purple Sun Palace deal with these two?¡± Although he sounded like he was asking a question, Liu Guangyao knew that he had no right to refuse. He nodded. ¡°Of course. However, Fellow Daoist Wind Cloud, if you find anything, please inform me. Under my nose, there are actually rats. I¡¯m really ashamed. I decide to use this matter as an opportunity to rectify and discipline the families and sects under my jurisdiction. I hope that Daoist Wind Cloud can do me this favor.¡± Perfected Lord Wind Cloud did not reject Liu Guang Yao¡¯s request. Before long, the two of them were brought away by a Nascent Soul standing next to Perfected Lord Wind Cloud. After a while. That Nascent Soul Perfected Lord returned to Perfected Lord Wind Cloud¡¯s side and handed him an investigation report. Perfected Lord Wind Cloud took the report and looked at it. Then, he handed it to Liu Guangyao and said indifferently, ¡°Fellow Daoist Liu, take a look yourself. I think you know better than us what to do next.¡± As he spoke, he turned his gaze to the others present. ¡°Everyone, it¡¯s almost time. If there are no other questions, let¡¯s set off.¡± Perfected Lord Wind Cloud waved his hand. In an instant, three incomparably huge level 5 battleships appeared in front of everyone. Each battleship could accommodate thousands of people. At the same time, these battleships were equipped with huge spiritual cannons that could launch level 5 attacks, enough to threaten Nascent Souls. Soon. Everyone boarded the three battleships. Following Perfected Lord Wind Cloud¡¯s order, The three level 5 battleships roared like three ferocious beasts and instantly disappeared from the sky above the Purple Sun Palace. Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª Powered by Perfected Lord Wind Cloud, the three battleships reached their fastest speed. BOOM! Finally, several days passed. The three battleships were suspended in front of a deep Demon¡¯s lair. Wherever the eye could see, it was all desolation. In the air, there constantly drifted eerie and inexplicable wails that sounded like someone was suffering from endless torture.. Chapter 508 - Chapter 508: Trump Card, Level 6 Array Breaking Bead, Chapter 508: Trump Card, Level 6 Array Breaking Bead, Level 6 Demonic Array, Purple Sun Heavenly Fire Array Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°This is the lair of that Path of the Extreme.¡± At that moment, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud looked at everyone and said in a deep voice, ¡°Here, there is a Level 6 demonic array once set up by that old demon. To break it, you and I must exert our full strength. Otherwise, we won¡¯t be able to enter the core of this place, and we won¡¯t be able to eradicate them all. So. Everyone, please don¡¯t hold back. Let¡¯s break this Level 6 demonic array as soon as possible.¡± At this point, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud cupped his fists solemnly at everyone. Seeing this, everyone cupped their fists in return. No one asked how Nascent Soul cultivators like them could break this Level 6 demonic array. Because everyone knew that since the Purple Sun Palace had asked them to come here, the Purple Sun Palace must have made enough preparations. They just had to do what they had to do. At that moment, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud activated the battleship he was on and brought everyone to the lair that was thousands of kilometers in diameter. The demonic qi around here was clearly richer than elsewhere. The resentment, demonic Qi, and death aura in the air were thick. Jiang Chengxuan could clearly sense that in such a place, it would not take long before the minds of cultivators below Violet Palace were bewitched and became demonic cultivators. No wonder the Purple Sun Palace only requested cultivators above Violet Palace to participate in this operation. Looking at the huge lair in front of them, a solemn expression appeared on everyone¡¯s faces. At that moment, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud raised his hand. In an instant, the spiritual cannons on the battleship he was on suddenly began to glow. A formidable aura suddenly emanated from those spiritual energy cannons one by one. Boom! Boom! Boom! Nearly a dozen level 5 spiritual cannon balls blasted towards the lair. Boom! Boom! Boom! In an instant, massive flames soared into the sky. Buzz! At the same time. A black, mushroom-shaped light shield suddenly lit up, protecting the lair from the spiritual cannons. Everyone¡¯s pupils constricted. That is¡­ Level 6 demonic array! Boom, boom, boom! It was also at that moment that all the spiritual cannons on the three battleships emitted a dazzling light. Force comparable to nuclear explosion kept smashing into the demonic array. However, when all of this ended, the Level 6 demonic array was still intact. Perfected Lord Wind Cloud¡¯s eyes suddenly narrowed. In the next moment, a huge flying sword that emitted green light suddenly rushed out from above his head. The flying sword was surrounded by an astral wind that could cut through everything. Phew¡ª An extremely ear-piercing swish sounded in everyone¡¯s ears. Then, the enormous green flying sword ruthlessly pierced into the demonic array. The shield lit up again. At the same time. Perfected Lord Wind Cloud¡¯s urgent voice was heard. ¡°Everyone, let¡¯s attack together and weaken the power of this array as much as possible.¡± Boom, boom, boom! As Perfected Lord Wind Cloud finished speaking, Nascent Souls, Golden Cores, and Violet Palaces attacked together. There were all kinds of spells, divine powers, and Dharma treasures. Earth, water, fire, wind, lightning, ice, and other elements surged towards the Level 6 demonic array. Dazzling flames instantly spread for thousands of miles. Demonic Qi quickly evaporated under the combined attack of everyone. The wails, screams, and other sounds that were vaguely lingering in everyone¡¯s ears disappeared without a trace. From this, it could be seen how powerful the combined attack was. However, when all of this ended, the Level 6 demonic array was still unaffected. This caused many people present to involuntarily gasp. A Level 6 demonic array was actually so terrifying. Was this really something they could break with their mere level 5 strength? However, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud and the others, who were in charge of leading the operation team, acted as if they did not realize this and continued to speak to everyone. ¡°Fellow Daoists, continue!¡± With that said, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud formed another hand seal. The green sword light that was like a meteor bombarded the Level 6 demonic array again. Seeing this, the others followed suit. Just like that. This attack lasted for a few days. When the light of the Level 6 demonic array finally dimmed slightly, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud suddenly took out a bead from his hand. The bead emitted a yellow light. The moment Jiang Chengxuan and the others saw the bead, they recognized it. It was an earth-elemental Level 6 Array Breaking Bead! So this was Perfected Lord Wind Cloud¡¯s true trump card to break the array. BOOM! As Perfected Lord Wind Cloud activated the Level 6 Array Breaking Bead in his hand, Chapter 509 - Chapter 509: Trump Card, Level 6 Array Breaking Bead, Chapter 509: Trump Card, Level 6 Array Breaking Bead, Level 6 Demonic Array, Purple Sun Heavenly Fire Array (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The entire bead immediately turned into a yellow pillar of light that fell into the Level 6 demonic array. Rumble! The world shook. In an instant, the Level 6 demonic array, which had previously been impervious to everyone¡¯s attacks, showed clear cracks on its surface after being struck by the Level 6 Array-Breaking Bead The cultivators present naturally would not miss such an opportunity. Immediately, attacks that were even fiercer than before landed on the Level 6 demonic array. This time, the defense of the Level 6 demonic array noticeably weakened. In just a moment, more and more cracks appeared on the black light shield, In the end, the cracks covered the entire black shield. BOOM! Finally, when another wave of attacks landed on the black light shield, it could no longer be maintained. With a bang, the entire black light shield exploded into black light spots and scattered. Level 6 demonic array, break! Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª At this moment, countless blood-colored shadows suddenly rushed out of the lair. A series of ear-piercing howls suddenly sounded in the air. Many Golden Core and Violet Palace cultivators on the three battleships were stunned, falling into a daze. ¡°Evil creature, how dare you!¡± Suddenly, a loud shout resounded in everyone¡¯s ears. The cultivators who had been affected by the howls shivered and woke up. It wasn¡¯t until this moment that everyone finally saw clearly what the blood-red shadows rushing out of the lair were. They were, in fact, monstrous creatures with the heads of goats, the horns of cattle, humanoid bodies covered in blood-red scales, and enormous serpentine tails on their backs, surrounded by thich demonic Qi. Their eyes were bloodshot and cold, revealing extreme cruelty. This was the legendary demonic monster, a fusion of demonic beasts and demonic cultivators. They completely abandoned the consciousness that belonged to demon beasts and demonic cultivators. The only thought in their minds was slaughter and destruction. They engaged in the most brutal, heartless, and ruthless slaughter of all living beings except for themselves. They really did not expect that there would be so many demonic monsters in the lair. Furthermore, from the looks of it, these demonic monsters were at least Level 4- There were even 10 to 20 demonic monsters that had reached level 5. They were comparable to Nascent Soul Perfected Lords of the human race and level 5 demon emperors of the demonic beasts. Most importantly, the blood of these demonic monsters was extremely polluting. Once a cultivator was accidentally scratched or killed by them, there was a 50% chance that he would be transformed into a new demonic monster. Therefore, in the cultivation world of the Nine Essences, be it the humans or the demons, they all had a common understanding, which was that as long as they discovered the existence of a demonic monster, they had to eliminate it at all costs. They must not be given any chance to develop or even survive. At that moment, everyone looked at the many demonic monsters that had suddenly appeared with a rising panic in their heart. Even a few Perfected Lords who had just advanced to Nascent Soul had worried expressions. Fortunately, at that moment, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud and the others from Purple Sun Palace suddenly threw out hundreds and thousands of array flags from their hands. Then, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud said, ¡°Everyone, inject all your Dharmic powers into the array disc in front of you and use the Purple Sun Heavenly Fire Array to burn them to death!¡± Upon hearing Perfected Lord Wind Cloud¡¯s words, the cultivators present suddenly realized that there was a circular array disc in front of them. As long as they injected their Dharmic powers into the circular array disc, they could form the Purple Sun Heavenly Fire Array with the array flags that Perfected Lord Wind Cloud and the others had thrown out. At that moment, no one hesitated and immediately injected their Dharmic powers into the circular array discs in front of them. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! In an instant ,a burst of purple flames suddenly surged. In the sky, three huge purple pillars of light suddenly rose from the three battleships they were on. Immediately after, the three huge purple pillars of light spread out and formed a huge ring with the array flags. There was a loud bang. Within the huge ring, the Heavenly Fire burned intensely. In an instant, it drowned all the demonic monsters. ¡°ROAR!¡± ¡°Arghhhh!¡± The sound of the bodies being burned was heard. Accompanying it were the painful screams of the demonic monsters. It had to be said that the Purple Sun Heavenly Fire Array was indeed the nemesis of these demonic monsters. In just a moment, all the demonic monsters below level 5 were burned to ashes by this array. The remaining level 5 demonic monsters could still hold on. However, if nothing unexpected happened, their demise was only a matter of time. However, things in this world were often not satisfactory. Just as everyone was using the Purple Sun Heavenly Fire Array to burn the remaining level 5 demonic monsters, a few more dozens of figures flew out from the lair not far away. These figures were none other than the demonic cultivators hiding in the lair. Each of them was at least at the False Nascent Soul realm. Among them, three had reached the late-stage Nascent Soul. As soon as these people appeared, they threw out many array flags without a word. Every array flag was engraved with countless ferocious demon heads. Those with weak Primordial Spirit or unstable minds would most likely be sucked in by the demon head patterns as long as they looked at them. In this short period of time, many cultivators were affected by the demonic array flags, causing the injection of Dharmic power to stop. ¡°ROAR!¡± The level 5 demonic monsters trapped in the array sensed that there was a delay in the operation of the array and immediately erupted with all their strength in an attempt to break through the array. Perfected Lord Wind Cloud and the others¡¯ expressions turned cold when they saw that. He reached out and flipped his hand. Three Purple Sun Heavenly Fire Talismans that had reached high-grade level 5 appeared in his hand. As he activated the three Purple Sun Heavenly Fire Talismans, The power of the array that originally had begun to weaken instantly increased. BOOM! A purple flame that was thousands of feet long suddenly enveloped all the demonic monsters in the array. Even the dozens of demonic cultivators were greatly affected. In almost no time, more than ten False Nascent Soul and early-stage Nascent Soul demonic cultivators were burned to ashes by the Purple Sun Heavenly Fire. These demonic cultivators clearly did not expect this at all. By the time they reacted, not only did they lose more than half of their companions, but most importantly, the remaining level 5 demonic monsters were all reduced to nothingness by the Purple Sun Heavenly Fire. Run! At this moment, the remaining demonic cultivators were no longer in the mood to stay. As they channeled their Dharmic powers and activated the array flags with all their might, they transformed into streaks of light and fled into the distance. If it was before, they would have wanted to use the geographical advantage here to teach Perfected Lord Wind Cloud and the others a lesson. However, in the current situation, they couldn¡¯t be bothered to do that. The Level 6 demonic array had blocked Perfected Lord Wind Cloud and the others, but it also blocked the escape path of the demonic cultivators. Otherwise, they would have run away. Initially, they wanted to make use of those demonic monsters to buy them some time to escape. However, they did not expect that the Purple Sun Palace was more prepared than them and did not give them any chance. Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª Seeing the remaining demonic cultivators fleeing hurriedly, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud and the other Perfected Lords looked at each other and nodded. Perfected Lord Wind Cloud said, ¡°Everyone, chase after those demonic cultivators with me. My Shifu said that we can¡¯t let any of them escape today.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, he took the lead to attack. The huge green flying sword slashed out. The light on the surface of the demonic array that those demonic cultivators had hurriedly set up immediately began to dim. When the others saw this, they did not hold back. They took out their True Treasures and attacked the demonic array.. Chapter 510 - Chapter 510: Level 6 Talisman, Destroy the Demons Lair, Meet the Heavenly Lord Chapter 510: Level 6 Talisman, Destroy the Demon¡¯s Lair, Meet the Heavenly Lord Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Boom, boom, boom! A terrifying power erupted. The array set up by those demonic cultivators did not last long before it was shattered by the group of cultivators led by Perfected Lord Wind Cloud. At the same time. Perfected Lord Wind Cloud, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang and a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator called Yao Haiqiong, who was also from the Purple Sun Palace, chased after the three Nascent Soul demonic cultivators. The remaining Nascent Soul cultivators also found their targets and chased after them. Swoosh, swoosh- in no time, the fleeing demonic cultivators were gradually caught up to by the group. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan also intercepted two Nascent Soul demonic cultivators each. Unfortunately, both of these demonic cultivators had reached the mid-stage of Nascent Soul. As they saw Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan catching up, their eyes revealed a sinister and vicious look. ¡°Just a mere early-stage Nascent Soul dares to block our way. You are seeking death!¡± One of the hook-nosed demonic cultivators snorted. The next moment, endless wails of agony erupted from behind him. A huge flag that was a thousand feet long charged at Shen Ruyan with the cries of countless wraiths. Meanwhile. The demonic cultivator wearing a bamboo hat beside him also stretched out his hand. Shriek- In midair, a long saber wrapped in layers of black demonic flames transformed into a demonic creature that was a thousand feet tall and had three heads and six arms. Roaring, it charged directly at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Hmph!¡± Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan snorted in their hearts. The next moment, Shen Ruyan rubbed her hands. Crack¡ª A golden bolt of lightning with the demon-suppressing attribute suddenly appeared above the hook-nosed demonic cultivator¡¯s head. The hook-nosed demonic cultivator¡¯s pupils constricted and he could not help but exclaim, ¡°Divine Devilbane Lightning! You, you, you¡­ actually¡­¡± Boom! Before the hook-nosed demonic cultivator could finish, the Divine Devilbane Lightning that Shen Ruyan had only comprehended after thirty years of seclusion exploded around him. In an instant, golden light intertwined. The demonic Qi around the huge demonic flag that the hook-nosed demonic cultivator took out immediately evaporated. Even the countless vengeful spirits inside were wiped out. In fact, as the power of the Divine Devilbane Lightning continued to erupt, On the surface of the devil flag, there were holes of different sizes. ¡°Arghh!¡± For no reason, the hooked-nose demonic cultivator immediately spat out a mouthful of blood. The Divine Devilbane Lightning that Shen Ruyan used was too effective against demonic cultivators like him. He could not even unleash 50% of his strength. Boom! Boom! Boom! At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure suddenly expanded to 500 feet. Behind him, the phantoms of Dragon Elephant and Emperor flashed at the same time. The powerful Demon Suppressing Fist Technique forced the three-headed and six-armed monster to retreat. With the last punch that carried all his might, the three-headed and six-armed monster was completely defeated and turned back into a long saber surrounded by demonic flames. However, at this moment, only a thin layer of demonic flames was left on this demonic saber. The entire saber trembled and wailed. Obviously, it was severely damaged. This scene also made the bamboo hat demonic cultivator¡¯s pupils constrict, and he was shocked, not expecting his two opponents to have special methods against demonic cultivators. BOOM! Shriek¡ª At this moment, dark clouds suddenly gathered in the sky. Terrifying lightning danced in it. Shen Ruyan made a hand seal and pointed downward. Boom! In an instant, Shen Ruyan¡¯s intrinsic True Treasure, the Falling Thunder Heavenly Seal, immediately unleashed a vast amount of Devilbane Lightning. The ferocity of its power and the grandeur of its momentum were absolutely unparalleled, the likes of which were rarely seen in a lifetime This was also due to her use of the Honeycomb Thunder Stone over the past thirty years, which had enhanced the power of the Falling Thunder Heavenly Seal. At this moment, the Falling Thunder Heavenly Seal had evolved to a level where it could fully bear all of her thunder-related divine abilities and unleash various types of divine thunder. Moreover, the lightning divine powers and various lightning bolts unleashed through the Falling Thunder Heavenly Seal was several times greater than that of ordinary lightning and thunder. In almost an instant, the hooked-nose demonic cultivator and the one wearing the bamboo hat were completely engulfed within the range of the thunder. ¡°Damn it!¡± The expressions on both of their faces changed involuntarily. Just as they were about to counterattack, a green, red, yellow, white, and blue light suddenly flashed past their bodies. In an instant, the Dharmic powers that had just gathered in their bodies immediately weakened. Even their Primordial Spirits felt waves of exhaustion. In a mortal sense, it was as if a mortal had not slept for three days. As a result, the defenses they had just conjured were instantly shattered by the thunderbolt unleashed by Shen Ruyan. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± The two of them could not help but scream. Bolts of silver, gold, and blue lightning continued to wreak havoc on their bodies, evaporating the demonic Qi around them. Even the defensive demonic treasures they took out were ruthlessly knocked away. ¡°Oh no!¡± The two of them felt a great sense of danger. They could no longer care about anything else and immediately wanted to burn their Nascent Soul to escape.. Chapter 511 - Chapter 511: Level 6 Talisman, Destroy the Demons Lair, Chapter 511: Level 6 Talisman, Destroy the Demon¡¯s Lair, Meet the Heavenly Lord (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Unexpectedly, at this moment, a blue lightning net suddenly enveloped them. It was Shen Ruyan¡¯s another level 5 True Treasure, the Orchid Lightning Net. This treasure was once her Level 4 Dharma treasure. It was specially used to trap and restrain enemies. Shen Ruyan had painstakingly refined it to elevate it to Level 5. Now deployed, it effectively blocked the last escape route of the two demonic cultivators. Crackle- In the blue lightning net, all kinds of lightning wreaked havoc. No matter how the hook-nosed demonic cultivator and the bamboo hat demonic cultivator resisted, struggled, were unwilling, and were furious, they could not avoid the outcome of being defeated. After a while. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, watching the two demonic cultivators reduced to ashes within the lightning net, casually lifted their hands and drew the storage rings from the defeated foes. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± At the same time. In the distance, a late-stage Nascent Soul demonic cultivator was suddenly cut into two by a purple sword light. It was Perfected Lord Xuan Yang¡¯s personal sword, the Purple Cloud Sword. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could not help but look at each other as they watched Perfected Lord Xuan Yang turn around and charge towards the other two great demonic cultivators who were fighting Perfected Lord Wind Cloud and the others. Without hesitation, the couple charged towards the Nascent Soul demonic cultivators who were fighting Perfected Lord Flowing Snow and the others. Several hours later. When the last Nascent Soul demonic cultivator was surrounded and killed by the Nascent Soul Perfected Lords jointly, their mission was basically completed. Looking at the dark and deep demonic lair in front of him, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud did not let everyone enter. Instead, he took out another talisman from his body. The surface of the talisman was engraved with endless Purple Sun Heavenly Fire. In addition, streaks of purple lightning danced in it. An aura that could make any Nascent Soul cultivator tremble suddenly emitted from the talisman. ¡°Level 6 Purple Sun Divine Lightning Talisman!¡± Some cultivators recognized the talisman in Perfected Lord Wind Cloud¡¯s hand and could not help but exclaim. Buzz, buzz, buzz! The Purple Sun Divine Lightning Talisman in Perfected Lord Wind Cloud¡¯s hand shone brighter and brighter. The terrifying pressure made all the cultivators present instinctively retreat. This aura was too terrifying and powerful. That was not a power that a Nascent Soul cultivator could resist head-on or even resist. Crackle! Crackle! Crackle! In the end, with the talisman as the center, the surrounding Heaven and Earth Essence Qi began to surge violently. Flames and lightning that were either huge, distorted, or dazzling began to appear in front of everyone. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and the others clearly realized that there were black cracks in the void that were invisible to the naked eye. They were void cracks. The Purple Sun Divine Lightning Talisman actually caused so much pressure on the void that it cracked. Jiang Chengxuan, Perfected Lord Flowing Snow, Perfected Lord Star Sea and the others could not help but feel shocked. The power of Level 6 was actually so terrifying. One could clearly see that Perfected Lord Wind Cloud¡¯s forehead was already covered in sweat. The hand holding the Purple Sun Divine Lightning Talisman began to tremble uncontrollably. Clearly, even with his cultivation and strength, it was still quite a task to completely activate the Level 6 talisman. Fortunately, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud was already prepared for this situation. Just as the Dharmic power in his body was about to be exhausted, a spiritual stone the size of a goose egg suddenly appeared in his other hand. The spiritual stone was flawless and emitted a gentle white light. It was an extremely rare top-grade spiritual stone. This kind of spiritual stone was quite useful even to Heavenly Lords. As expected of the personal disciple of Heavenly Lord Purple Flame. Perfected Lord Wind Cloud actually had such a treasure. Buzz! With the help of the top-grade spiritual stone, the Dharmic powers that were about to be exhausted in Perfected Lord Wind Cloud¡¯s body were immediately replenished, enabling him to fully activate the Level 6 Purple Sun Lightning Talisman. Boom! As Perfected Lord Wind Cloud threw out the Purple Sun Divine Lightning Talisman, He immediately ordered everyone present to leave. After everyone boarded the three battleships and flew ten thousand miles away, someone suddenly discovered in horror. In the direction of the demonic lair, an incomparably huge purple mushroom cloud suddenly rose. The flames and lightning intertwined in it. The terrifying power swept across a radius of thousands of miles. It evaporated everything around it into the smallest particles. Demonic Qi and demonic lairs were simply unable to withstand a single blow from a power of that level. From the source, it erased all traces of their existence. Rumble! It was only at this moment that a huge explosion that shook the heavens and the earth quickly sounded from the direction of the demonic lair. At this moment, the two sides were nearly tens of thousands of kilometers apart, but the terrifying sound still made some cultivators¡¯ ears bleed. Their heads were also dizzy and their vision black. One could imagine that if they had left a little later, then other than Nascent Soul Perfected Lords, almost no one present could survive the aftershock of such a power. This was the true might of Level 6. There was an unimaginable distance between that and Level 5 Nascent Soul. They did not stay on the spot for long. After Perfected Lord Wind Cloud and the others confirmed that the demonic lair and the surrounding radius of thousands of kilometers were razed to the ground, they ordered everyone to quickly return to the Purple Sun Palace. A few days later. The group arrived at the Purple Sun Palace. After returning to the Purple Sun Palace, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud immediately gave everyone the corresponding contribution points according to their contributions. And these contribution points could be exchanged for the cultivation resources from the Purple Sun Palace. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had killed two mid-stage Nascent Soul demonic cultivators together. At the same time, they helped the other Perfected Lords kill many Nascent Soul demonic cultivators. Therefore, they had a total of 500 contribution points. Although these 500 contribution points did not seem to be a lot, However, it was enough to exchange for many level 5 spiritual items. Among them was the Transcendence Pill, a pill that could allow Nascent Soul cultivators to break through. However, what Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan needed the most was not this kind of pill. What they needed was a treasure that could upgrade their Stars Chain Array to a level 5. It was a treasure called the Astral River Crystal. The exchange price for such a treasure was 400 contribution points. Regarding this, the couple only hesitated for a moment before exchanging it. Jiang Chengxuan used the remaining 100 contribution points to exchange for a treasure called the North and South Divine Magnet. This item could raise his Dual Polarity Divine Mountain to level 5. After the two of them exchanged for the treasures they needed, just as they were about to bid farewell to Perfected Lord Wind Cloud and the others, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud suddenly stopped them and said that his Shifu, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame, wanted to see them. Although the two of them had expected this, they could not help but be a little surprised when this moment really arrived. Before long, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud brought the couple to a rather quiet purple bamboo forest. There. A middle-aged man in a purple robe was playing chess with a young man in blue. There was no fierce fluctuation on the two of them at all. Just like two ordinary people in the mortal world. However, both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan knew that the two people in front of them were not ordinary people. They were the two Heavenly Lords that they had seen from afar. The owner of the Purple Sun Palace, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame, and Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean from the Black Sea Pavilion.. Chapter 512 - Chapter 512: Heavenly Lords Gift, Returning to the Jiang Chapter 512: Heavenly Lord¡¯s Gift, Returning to the Jiang Family, Tang Baisheng¡¯s Visit Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Why don¡¯t we stop here for today?¡± At this moment, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame and Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean had clearly seen Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Then, he turned to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Greetings, Senior Purple Flame! Senior Infinite Ocean!¡± Seeing the two Heavenly Lords looking at them, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t dare to delay. They immediately stepped forward and bowed respectfully. Beside them, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud also had a respectful expression. ¡°Greetings, Shifu. Greetings, Senior Infinite Ocean.¡± Heavenly Lord Purple Flame first nodded at his disciple before asking him to leave. After Perfected Lord Wind Cloud left, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame and Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan again. Heavenly Lord Purple Flame smiled and said, ¡°Young friends, there¡¯s no need to be so polite. The reason I want to see you is because firstly, Xuan Yang has mentioned you in front of me many times. Secondly, I want to use this opportunity to form a good relationship with you.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Hearing Heavenly Lord Purple Flame¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were clearly surprised. At that moment, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame flipped his hand. A purple talisman appeared in his hand. The surface of the talisman was engraved with the pattern of the Purple Sun Heavenly Flame. From the terrifying fluctuations coming from it, the talisman that Heavenly Lord Purple Flame took out was the famous high-grade Level 5 talisman of Purple Sun Palace, the Purple Sun Heavenly Fire Talisman. They had already seen the power of this talisman when they were in the demonic lair. They knew that this was a talisman that posed a threat even to Peak Nascent Soul cultivators. Moreover, it could be used three times. In other words, such a talisman was equivalent to three full-strength attacks from a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator. Its power was even greater. Now that Heavenly Lord Purple Flame took out such a talisman in front of them, could it be¡­ Just as this thought flashed through their mind, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame smiled and nodded at them. ¡°I believe all of you have already guessed it, right? That¡¯s right, the talisman in my hand is a top-grade Level 5 talisman unique to my Purple Sun Palace, the Purple Sun Heavenly Fire Talisman. This time, you came to my Purple Sun Palace. I don¡¯t have anything to give you for the time being. I¡¯ll give you this Purple Sun Heavenly Fire Talisman as a greeting gift.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the Purple Yang Heavenly Fire Talisman in Heavenly Lord Purple Flame¡¯s hand floated in front of the couple. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but hesitate. However, in the end, the two of them still reached out to take it and said gratefully to Heavenly Lord Purple Flame, ¡°Thank you, Senior Purple Flame, for the treasure!¡± Heavenly Lord Purple Flame smiled and waved his hand. ¡°There¡¯s no need to stand on ceremony with me. As long as you can cultivate well and break through to the Soul Formation in the future and become my peers, that will be the best.¡± One could tell that Heavenly Lord Purple Flame was genuine. Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean said with a smile. ¡°Since Fellow Daoist Purple Flame has given you a greeting gift, I might as well take this opportunity to form a good relationship with you.¡± As he spoke, Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean also raised his hand. A talisman that emitted endless Water Essence Qi appeared in his hand. ¡°This talisman is called the Ten Thousand Sea Wave Talisman. It¡¯s the same as the Purple Flame Heavenly Fire Talisman Fellow Daoist gave you. It¡¯s a high-grade Level 5.¡± After activation, it can release a tsunami vortex from the deep sea. It can also be used three times.¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan clearly did not expect that after Heavenly Lord Purple Flame, the ancestor of the Black Sea Pavilion, Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean, would give them such a talisman. Instinctively, the couple looked at Heavenly Lord Purple Flame. Heavenly Lord Purple Flame smiled immediately. ¡°Since it¡¯s Fellow Daoist Infinite Ocean¡¯s kind intentions, accept it. As long as you can cultivate well and strive to break through to Soul Formation, that will be the best repayment for me and Fellow Daoist Infinite Ocean.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately accepted the Ten Thousand Sea Wave Talisman and said gratefully to Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean, ¡°Thank you for the treasure, Senior Infinite Ocean!¡± Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean also smiled and waved his hand. ¡°You¡¯re welcome. Fellow Daoist Purple Flame has already said what needed to be said. In the future, you just have to follow his instructions. That way, you will not let us down.¡± Next, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame did not let Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan stay any longer. After encouraging them for a while, he asked them to leave. Looking at their disappearing backs, Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean could not help but look at Heavenly Lord Purple Flame. ¡°Purple Flame, do you think highly of those two young fellows?¡± Heavenly Lord Purple Flame smiled. ¡°More or less, but their future depends on themselves. You also know how difficult it is to break through to Soul Formation in the current situation of the Nine Essences Immortal World. There are fewer and fewer seeds with the potential to reach Soul Formation. At the very least, no one under us has the chance to advance to such a level. Now that I¡¯ve finally seen two seeds with a little potential, I have to try my best to take care of them and form a good relationship, right?¡± Chapter 516 - Chapter 516: Golden Wolf Demon Emperors Bounty, Jiang Chapter 516: Golden Wolf Demon Emperor¡¯s Bounty, Jiang Chengxuan Tearing A Level 5 Demon Emperor Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Boom! Boom! Boom! The Level 6 Demon Venerable and the Heavenly Lord confronted each other. The mere collision of their energy caused massive roars to erupt from the top of Mount Saint Flow. When Ink Dragon Demon Venerable and Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain actually began to fight, the weather within a thousand miles was completely altered: torrential rain, howling winds, flashing thunder, and blazing fires¡­ Especially near the center of their clash, visible black cracks appeared in the previously stable void. It was the spatial rifts that all cultivators below Soul Formation dreaded. These rifts contained wildly chaotic and violent energies, and inside were turbulent void storms. Any cultivator below Soul Formation caught in them would surely face certain death. Everyone was deeply shocked. They had never imagined that the mere residual effects of a clash at Level 6 would be so terrifyingly powerful, that even the void couldn¡¯t withstand it. They really didn¡¯t dare to imagine how terrifying the power at the center of the clash would be. Finally, after dozens of breaths had passed, Black Dragon Venerable and Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain gradually slowed down their fight, reaching a tacit understanding and finally stopping entirely. Their figures did not stay here any longer. Soon, they slowly disappeared under the gazes of the crowd. The meaning was obvious. That was, the Demon Venerables and the Heavenly Lords would not participate in the battle of the ruin. Everything would be up to the Level 5 Demon Emperors and the Nascent Soul Perfected Lords. At this moment, the atmosphere, which had eased due to the departure of the two awe-striking figures, became tense again. More than 20 Perfected Lords were confronting more than 30 Demon Emperors. They could see the strong killing intent in each other¡¯s eyes. Whoosh whoosh whoosh- just then, seven or eight streaks of light approached from afar. The person in the lead was Perfected Lord Xuan Yang, whom Jiang Chengxuan and the others were familiar with. However, on the other side of Perfected Lord Xuan Yang, several demonic winds whistled over as well. It was led by a late Level 5 great Demon Emperor, also an acquaintance of Jiang Chengxuan. It was the Golden Wolf Demon Emperor. BOOM! When the Golden Wolf Demon Emperor and Perfected Lord Xuan Yang met, the man and demon showed no courtesy. Instantly, both sides erupted with ferocious auras. Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Boom, boom, boom! In an instant, a series of roars erupted in the void where they were. Both visible and invisible energy waves continuously spread out. In the end, the two of them retreated at the same time and joined their respective camps. Jiang Chengxuan and the others immediately went forward and greeted Perfected Lord Xuan Yang. Perfected Lord Xuan Yang smiled and returned the greeting. However, at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan sensed danger in their divine sense. The couple hurriedly turned around. In the opposite camp, the Golden Wolf Demon Emperor, who had just arrived, was looking at them with an extremely cold gaze. Suddenly, the Golden Wolf Demon Emperor said, ¡°Whoever kills those two human Perfected lords for me will get this Nether Grass.¡± It then revealed a plant emitting a green glow in its hand. Seeing this spiritual herb, many level 5 demon emperors present revealed desire in their eyes. It was obvious that the spiritual herb in the Golden Wolf Demon Emperor¡¯s hand was extremely beneficial to the demons. Even for level 5 demon emperors like them, it was no exception. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan narrowed their eyes. But before they could act, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang, standing beside them, stepped forward and said indifferently to the opposing Demon Emperors, ¡°You can try and see whether your claws are sharper or my sword is.¡± As he spoke, his gaze turned to the Golden Wolf Demon Emperor, and his voice suddenly became extremely cold. Then, his gaze turned towards the Golden Wolf Demon Emperor, his voice becoming extremely cold, ¡°Golden Wolf, if your demon race wishes to start a war here with our human race, then let¡¯s see who is stronger.¡± As he spoke, a towering sword Qi surged around Perfected Lord Xuan Yang, radiant and intimidating, like the sun in the sky or a thousand-year-old glacier, filled with a killing intent. Seeing Perfected Lord Xuan Yang¡¯s formidable aura, the excited Demon Emperors showed fear and wariness in their eyes. After all, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang was famous among the demons. There were more than three to five Demon Emperors who had died under his sword. He was clearly supporting Jiang Chengxuan and the others. Previously, the human race was outnumbered by the demon race. However, after Perfected Lord Xuan Yang arrived, the difference in strength between the two sides was infinitely equal. Even if the Golden Wolf was also around. ¡°That¡¯s enough.¡± At this moment, a Demon Emperor who was bathed in flames and looked like a phoenix suddenly spoke calmly. ¡°The main purpose of us coming here this time is to explore the ruin.. Chapter 519 - Chapter 519: Level 5 Demon Spirit, A Confrontation at the Chapter 519: Level 5 Demon Spirit, A Confrontation at the Primordial Spirit Level, Appearance of the Flaming Stone Mine, Becoming a Level 5 Array Master (2) Translator: Henyee Translations , Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes instantly regained clarity. He was acutely aware of what had just happened, and because of this awareness, he was somewhat shocked. The level 5 demon snake in front of him No. This was not a demon snake at all, but a demon spirit formed by various mixed divine thoughts. He was certain that the attack of the demon snake, if it could be called that, couldn¡¯t be resisted or dispelled by mere physical means. It required a counterattack at the soul level. With this in mind, Jiang Chengxuan no longer hesitated. In his sea of consciousness, a bow and arrow blazing with fierce flames rapidly took shape. Then, there was a buzz. A whirring sound, perceptible only at the level of divine sense, resounded fiercely, directly confronting the Level 5 demon snake! BOOM! An immense explosion resounded in that instant, but bizarrely, there was no movement in the physical realm. However, at the level of divine sense, it was like a raging storm. The flaming arrow pierced through the demon snake, impaling it from head to toe. A more piercing hiss rang out in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s sea of consciousness. However, with the protection of the Vast Heaven Divine Jade, these mere noises couldn¡¯t affect him. Instead, under the attack of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Burning Sun Arrow, the demon snake¡¯s body began to disintegrate and soon vanished completely. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan heaved a sigh of relief. The situation had indeed been somewhat perilous. He knew that without the Vast Heaven Divine Jade protecting his sea of consciousness, the fight against the Level 5 demon snake would not have ended so easily. If things went wrong, he might even suffer a huge loss. It seemed that he had to be more careful in the future. After all, it was a ruin left behind by a Heavenly Lord. It was unknown if there were any creatures with special abilities inside. Being too careless would only cause him to fall. As he thought about it, Jiang Chengxuan took out a special jade box from his body. Then, he placed the Six Harmonies Ice Flower into the jade box. After doing this, Jiang Chengxuan did not stay any longer. After confirming the next direction, he set out. Half a day later. Jiang Chengxuan had already flown out of the valley and appeared in an area that was like a volcano. just the temperature on the surface had already reached about 60 degrees. Ordinary mortals and even Qi Refinement cultivators could not last a second here. Moreover, this was only the temperature at the periphery. As he walked deeper, the temperature around him increased. When Jiang Chengxuan arrived at the core area, the surrounding temperature had already reached more than 100 degrees. There were sporadic flames floating in the air. Jiang Chengxuan glanced around and immediately noticed some bumps in the surroundings. Most importantly, there was an extremely surging fire essence in those protruding areas. He gently pressed his hand on the bump and bent it slightly. There was a crack. That bump was broken off by Jiang Chengxuan. Immediately after, a red ruby-like light suddenly surged out from the hole of the broken bump. As the surrounding temperature continued to rise, a red gem the size of a goose egg rolled down. This is¡­? Jiang Chengxuan immediately held the red gem in his hand. After a while. A shocked expression appeared on his face. Flaming stone! This was actually a flaming stone! Without any hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan expanded his divine sense, only to discover that this was actually a Flaming Stone Mine. The so-called flaming stone was an extremely important strategic resource. Not only could it be used for weapon refinement and arrays, but it could also increase a cultivator¡¯s affinity with fire element and allow them to better comprehend fire elemental divine powers. At the same time, the mine itself could be used to nourish various fire-elemental Dharma treasures and even True Treasures. In short, if this place was really an entire vein, its value would definitely be immeasurable. Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart was pounding. He knew very well what the consequences would be if others discovered it. So. He had to conceal this mine as quickly as possible. It was definitely not an easy task. He had to set up a corresponding array. Only then would he be able to occupy this mine without alerting others. Thinking of this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately raised his hand and threw out dozens of array flags. Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! In just an instant, the surrounding environment was covered by a layer of mist. Even the temperature was contained only within a limited range. This was the Myriad Illusion Array. It was the strongest concealment array that Jiang Chengxuan could use at the moment. Then, Jiang Chengxuan continued to shoot out dozens of array flags that landed in eight special spots. However, this was clearly not enough. If he really wanted to take away this mine, he would have to utilize a Level 5 array called Floating Mountain Array. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan took out a large pile of array materials from his body and quickly began to draw array flags. He planned to make the Floating Mountain Array here. Not only did he want to take away the mine, but he also wanted to use this opportunity to break through to level 5 array master. Fortunately, he had cooperated with Shen Ruyan to upgrade the Jiang family¡¯s Mountain-protecting Array, which brought his array mastery infinitely close to level 5. Right now, he wanted to try to break through the bottleneck. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! Dazzling lights kept lighting up in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand. The light was extinguished, lit up, and extinguished again. It went on and on. After a few days. Finally, when he tried to set up the Floating Mountain Array for the 93rd time and failed, a strange array fluctuation rose from the array disc in his hand. Subsequently, the array disc vanished into thin air from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand and, as he had previously set, integrated into the core area of this place. BOOM! Just as the Floating Mountain Array disc integrated into the core of this place, a slight tremor was immediately felt under the ground where Jiang Chengxuan was standing. Immediately, the surrounding fire elements began to go berserk. This made Jiang Chengxuan look solemn. He knew that the most critical moment had arrived. He must work in conjunction with the array he had set up to dislodge the core of the mine. That was the only way he could take away the entire mine. Otherwise, if there was any mistake in the process, it might cause this matter to fail. [Ding.] However, at this moment, a system notification suddenly sounded in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. [Congratulations, host. You have reached level 5 Array Master. You have obtained a Universal Array Breaking Key and a Sumeru Array Disk.] Needless to say, the former was what Jiang Chengxuan could use at the moment. The Sumeru Array Disc was a special array disc that could store any item indefinitely. Apart from living things that couldn¡¯t be stored, anything else could be stored in this array disc. Among them was the Flaming Stone mine that Jiang Chengxuan was currently trying to take away.. Chapter 520 - Chapter 520: Putting Away the Mine and Killing the Red Chapter 520: Putting Away the Mine and Killing the Red Wyrm Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan was pleasantly surprised. It had to be said that the Sumeru Array Disc rewarded by the system was what he needed the most. Jiang Chengxuan did not hesitate. His figure suddenly grew taller. In the blink of an eye, it had reached 500 feet. A powerful force erupted from his body. Rumble! The ground began to shake violently. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed. The veins on his arms bulged. He grabbed the void in front of him. BOOM! In an instant, a fiery red light erupted skywards. From above, one could see a 500 feet giant lifting the ground in front of him, exposing a long, crimson mine vein. Rumble! The surrounding area, for tens of miles, seemed to experience an earthquake of magnitude ten or twenty. Dust, flames, and boulders instantly obscured the sky. Crack¡ª BANG! Simultaneously, the concealment array set up by Jiang Chengxuan could no longer withstand such power and shattered into pieces. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression turned extremely solemn. He knew he didn¡¯t have much time left. He had to quickly put away the entire mine vein. ¡°Raise!¡± Jiang Chengxuan shouted. In the next moment, his power surged again. The phantoms of a dragon and an elephant behind him merged into his body, multiplying his already formidable strength. BOOM! It was like a nuclear explosion. A huge red ring surged into the sky, rapidly expanding in all directions with thunderous roars. At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan mobilized all his strength, stuffing the entire mine vein into his Sumeru Array Disc. Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª However, at this moment, a streak of light suddenly flashed over from the distant sky. Jiang Chengxuan narrowed his eyes. A surge of intense killing intent burst forth from him, a clear warning to the intruder not to meddle in his affairs. However, the intruder did not retreat, instead speeding up. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes darkened. Fortunately, he was already near the end of putting away the mine vein. With a final loud bang, the remaining vein was completely collected into the Sumeru Formation Disc. At this moment. The area where Jiang Chengxuan was standing revealed a deep pit stretching for miles, resembling a vast, winding canyon with thick smoke swirling around. Whoosh¡ª At that moment, a 600 feet wyrm, with red scales and three claws on its belly, appeared before Jiang Chengxuan. It looked at the huge canyon-like pit and sniffed the residual fire essence in the air. Its huge eyes immediately revealed an incomparably intense greed. This smells like flaming stone. Could this be a flaming stone mine? With that thought, the greed in its eyes involuntarily increased. Instinctively, the red wyrm turned its gaze to Jiang Chengxuan, who was not far away, and a ferocious expression appeared on its face. ¡°Are you trying to take away this mine?¡± Hearing this red wyrm¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes immediately turned cold. He knew that there was no way to continue hiding this matter. He could not be bothered to waste his breath on such a demon beast and said coldly, ¡°So what?¡± The red wyrm revealed a sinister smile. ¡°Human, I know you. Don¡¯t think that you can challenge me just because you killed a trash like Black Crow. Now, I¡¯ll give you a chance. Hand over the mine vein you just collected and submit to me. That way, I might consider sparing your life. Otherwise¡­¡± At this point, the red wyrm suddenly, without any warning, conjured a massive fireball in its mouth. The fireball appeared orange-red on the surface but was dark red inside, and it shot straight towards Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s head The temperature in the air suddenly rose. The sporadically floating flames around them, stimulated by this enormous fireball, suddenly flared up again, burning even more intensely As a result, the heat of this huge fireball increased by another 30%. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan was not surprised at all. He was already very wary of the red wyrm in front of him, ready to fight at any time. Therefore, the moment he saw the huge fireball, a blue turtle-shaped shield suddenly appeared in front of him. It was a level 5 defensive spell, the Tortoise Water Shield. BOOM! When the fireball hit the Tortoise Water Shield, it immediately caused a violent explosion.. Chapter 521 - Chapter 521: Putting Away the Mine and Killing the Red Chapter 521: Putting Away the Mine and Killing the Red Wyrm (2) Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations Moisture instantly rose in the surrounding air. Swoosh! Amidst the rising mist, a sharp golden sword light suddenly magnified in the wyrm¡¯s pupils. ¡°ROAR!¡± The wyrm felt a needle-like piercing pain in its scales, realizing that it couldn¡¯t easily defend against the opponent¡¯s attack with just its physical body. in the next instant, a large bell appeared in front of it, its surface swirling with complex patterns and dragon figures. It was its True Treasure, the Dragon Rune Heaven Bell, a treasure combining both defense and attack. Dong- Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Golden Void Sword actually let out a muffled sound like a drum when it struck the wyrm¡¯s bell. It was actually unable to break through the defense of the huge bell. ¡°Hehehe¡­ Kid, this is one of the ultimate treasures of our Dragon Clan. It¡¯s impossible for you to break it.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Jiang Chengxuan narrowed his eyes. The next moment, a five-colored radiance emerged behind him. He gently swiped it towards the wyrm and its bell. Seeing this, the wyrm¡¯s heart sank. It, along with many other Demon Emperors and human Perfected Lords, were already well aware of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s divine power. They knew they must not be touched by his five-colored light, as it would greatly diminish their combat power. Therefore, the wyrm exerted all its strength to activate the bell, trying to resist Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Five-Color Divine Light. However, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s divine light was not so easily resisted. In an instant, it swept over the large bell and also landed on the wyrm itself. immediately, the once mighty wyrm felt an intense wave of fatigue flood its body, affecting both its demonic power and Primordial Spirit. Even the surface of the bell dimmed. Damn it! How come? What kind of divine power is that? Why can¡¯t it be blocked? Just as these thoughts flashed through the wyrm¡¯s mind, it saw an extremely dazzling golden light suddenly rise from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body. The golden light carried an extremely sharp aura, as if it could penetrate everything. The wyrm widened its eyes in shock. That is¡­ BOOM! Before it could react, the golden light had already landed on the bell. Boom! Boom! Boom! Instantly, a series of loud booms erupted from the bell. Twisted golden ripples scattered, striking the surrounding rocks and ground, causing a jarring sound. This was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s another Level 5 spell, named Golden Divine Light. As the power of this spell was about to dissipate, unexpectedly, another golden light shone from Jiang Chengxuan, flashing three times. That was three Golden Divine Lights in succession. Even if the power of the spell was not as strong as a divine power, this continuous attack still posed a significant threat of death to the wyrm. Especially when the three Golden Divine Lights consecutively struck its bell, blowing the precious artifact of its dragon clan a hundred miles away. Then, Jiang Chengxuan reached out and grabbed at the void. There was a clang. Jiang Chengxuan pulled out a long saber with a green glow from the void and slashed at the wyrm that was at an absolute disadvantage. ¡°Damn it!¡± The wyrm¡¯s expression changed drastically. At that moment, it no longer dared to be careless. Crimson light surged around him. Red, orange, and dark red flames suddenly appeared around it, transforming into meteor-like fireballs that clashed with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s green saber. Boom! Boom! Boom! In an instant, the sound of a nuclear explosion echoed. In midair, the green and red colors intertwined violently, twisting, and spreading rings of terrifying ripples that carried destructive might. It turned everything in the vicinity into dust. Buzz! At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan raised his hand and made a hand seal. In the next moment, the sky, which had become extremely bright because of the attacks from both sides, suddenly darkened. One after another, huge meteorites fell like rain and quickly bombarded the wyrm. Looking at the number and scale, there were actually more than a thousand of them. Such a scene, be it in terms of power or momentum, had already surpassed most divine powers. The wyrm could not believe that such a powerful attack was caused by a mere Level 5 spell. How many times had this spell been cast? At least seven or eight times, perhaps? He was just an early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator. Where did he get so much Dharmic power to cast so many spells in a row? It had to be known that the consumption of Dharmic power for every level 5 spell was not small. But in the end, Jiang Chengxuan¡­ Before the wyrm could think further, the meteorites had already arrived in front of it. ¡°ROAR!¡± The Red Wyrm immediately let out a heaven-shaking roar. Then, its gigantic body continued to expand.. Chapter 522 - Chapter 522: Putting Away the Mine and Killing the Red Chapter 522: Putting Away the Mine and Killing the Red Wyrm (3) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations In the blink of an eye, it reached 800 feet. It was also at this moment that every scale on its body shone with dazzling light. In the blink of an eye, a 2000-foot-long crimson dragon phantom appeared above it. It bared its fangs and brandished its claws, shook its head, and wagged its tail, emitting a terrifying dragon might. It faced many meteorites falling from the sky. Rumble! An explosion that was even more violent than before suddenly exploded. After enduring for a moment, the dragon phantom was shattered by the meteorites. The remaining meteorites continued to fall. The Red Wyrm had no time to react before its huge body was drowned by the meteorites. ¡°Ow!¡± In the air, the scream of the Red Wyrm sounded. When everything dissipated, they saw a red wyrm lying in the deep pit with countless holes all over its body. Jiang Chengxuan did not show any mercy. A golden sword light flashed in front of him. The Golden Void Sword slashed at the Red Wynn¡¯s head. ¡°ROAR!¡± An extremely scarlet blood suddenly rose from the Red Wynn¡¯s body. Immediately after, a demon baby that was about the size of an adult flashed out of the wyrm¡¯s body and quickly fled into the distance. Huh? You want to flee? Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed. In the next moment, a huge roc phantom flashed behind him. A huge roaring sound, like a fighter jet diving, swept across When the wyrm turned its head to look at the situation behind it, it saw Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cold eyes and a dazzling sword light that made its body go weak. ¡°You¡­ how is this possible?¡± Shriek¡ª The cold sword light slashed across the wyrm and destroyed it in this ruin. Whoosh¡ª In an instant, a huge amount of spiritual Qi poured. Jiang Chengxuan did not dare to stay here any longer. After he raised his hand and put away the wyrm corpse, he found a direction and quickly disappeared. Not long after he left, several extremely powerful auras arrived here. The one in the lead was the Phoenix Demon Emperor. At this moment, it looked at the dilapidated scene in front of it and sniffed the faint familiar aura in the air. A hint of anger flashed in its burning eyes. ¡°Damn it! The Red Wyrm has fallen.¡± ¡°What? The Red Wyrm has fallen?¡± The other Demon Emperors following it could not help but be shocked. They all knew that the Wyrm Demon Emperor was not an ordinary demon emperor. Not only did it have pure dragon blood flowing in its body, but its cultivation had also reached the mid-stage of level 5. It could step into the late-stage of level 5 at any time. Ordinary peak mid-stage Nascent Soul Perfected Lords might not be its match. However¡­ It died here. The Demon Emperors could not help but look at each other. After a while. One of the level 5 demon emperors with purple feathers and electric arcs around its body asked, ¡°Phoenix, do you know who killed Red Wyrm?¡± As soon as it said this, the other demon emperors present could not help but look at the Phoenix Demon Emperor.. Chapter 523 - Chapter 523: Meeting Perfected Lord Flowing Snow, Soul Chapter 523: Meeting Perfected Lord Flowing Snow, Soul Nourishing Spring Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Let me take a look.¡± In the eyes of the Phoenix Demon Emperor, streaks of light suddenly flashed, as if it was rewinding time. Within those lights, scenes from earlier events in the area started to unfold. However, just as the images were about to focus on Jiang Chengxuan, they suddenly became blurred like a signal disruption, and an intensely dangerous aura was perceived by the Phoenix Demon Emperor, forcing it to immediately cease using its divine power. Even so, its eyes still bled, alarming the other Demon Emperors nearby. The Purple Lightning Demon Emperor who had just spoken could not help but ask, ¡°Phoenix, what happened?¡± The Phoenix Demon Emperor¡¯s eyes were a little gloomy. It shook its head and said, ¡°I can¡¯t tell who did this, let alone divine this person¡¯s information. This is because that person has a method to block divination. If I forcefully deduct the other party¡¯s information, I will definitely suffer an extremely serious backlash. It might even be life-threatening.¡± ¡°That serious?¡± Hearing the Phoenix Demon Emperor¡¯s words, the other Demon Emperors were shocked. They did not expect the other party to have such a method. No wonder he dared to kill the Red Wyrm Demon Emperor here. ¡°However, I roughly know why they were fighting here just now.¡± At this moment, the Phoenix Demon Emperor continued. ¡°If I¡¯m not wrong, there should be a flaming stone mine.¡± ¡°Flaming stone mine?¡± Shock appeared in the eyes of the Demon Emperors again. ¡°Not bad.¡± The Phoenix Demon Emperor nodded. ¡°However, this mine is already gone. If I¡¯m not wrong, it should have been taken away by the person who killed the Red Wyrm Demon Emperor.¡± At this moment, the eyes of the Demon Emperors narrowed. Obviously, they knew very well how valuable a flaming stone mine was. It was obviously impossible for them not to be tempted at all. It was the same for Phoenix Demon Emperor. It looked at the demon emperors present and said calmly, ¡°Let¡¯s go. Even if that person takes away this mineral vein, it¡¯s impossible for him to hide it without leaving any traces. As long as he leaves a trace along the way, we can find that trace and track him down.¡± As soon as the phoenix finished speaking, it took the lead and soared into the sky, flying into the distance. When the other Demon Emperors saw this, they could not help but look at each other before following the Phoenix Demon Emperor. At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan followed the direction given by the Heart Lock and quickly approached Perfected Lord Flowing Snow. A few hours later, Perfected Lord Flowing Snow appeared in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s line of sight. However, Perfected Lord Flowing Snow seemed to be in a sorry state. Especially on her right shoulder, there was a wound so deep that bones could be seen. Fresh red blood was flowing out of the wound. Behind her, there were two figures chasing closely. Judging from their appearances and auras, they should be human Perfected Lords. Jiang Chengxuan immediately frowned. To be honest, in a place like this, if possible, he did not want to have any conflict with the human Perfected Lords. However, there were many things in this world that wouldn¡¯t go his way. ¡°Qin Long, Tian Jian, I¡¯ve already given the Soul Nourishing Spring to you. Why do you have to keep pushing me?¡± At that moment, Perfected Lord Flowing Snow¡¯s cold voice sounded. Behind her, the two figures who were chasing after her sneered. A middle-aged man in a gray robe named Qin Long said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Flying Snow, you should know that the Soul Nourishing Spring is one of three top-notch Nascent Soul formation treasures. Its value even far exceeds Nascent Soul Condensation Pill and the Nascent Soul Cultivation Pill. It¡¯s also very useful to mid-stage Nascent Soul Perfected Lords like us. Do you think the two of us will let you spread the existence of such a precious treasure?¡± ¡°Does that mean there is no room for negotiation?¡± Perfected Lord Flowing Snow¡¯s heart sank. She knew that since the other party had said so, there was really nothing left to talk about. Today, one of them had to fall. At the thought of this, Perfected Lord Flowing Snow felt a little bitter. She originally thought that this trip to the ruin would be an opportunity for her. Unexpectedly, not long after she entered the ruin, she faced the misfortune of dying. Life is really unpredictable. What she was most worried about now was not herself, but the Snow Sect, which had nurtured her. She was the only Nascent Soul cultivator in the sect. Once she died here, who knew what would happen to her sect in the future? She hoped that the Jiang couple would help take care of her sect for the sake of their past relationship. This was also what they had agreed on before entering the ruin. Once someone unfortunately died in the ruin, the others would have to take care of the sect or family of the deceased.. Chapter 524 - Chapter 524: Meeting Perfected Lord Flowing Snow, Soul Nourishing Spring (2) Chapter 524: Meeting Perfected Lord Flowing Snow, Soul Nourishing Spring (2) Translator: Henyee Translations i Editor: Henyee Translations Just as Perfected Lord Flowing Snow was about to fight to the death with the two of them, a familiar figure suddenly appeared in her line of sight. Who else could it be but Jiang Chengxuan? This made Perfected Lord Flowing Snow¡¯s despairing heart light up. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded at her and flew up to Perfected Lord Flowing Snow. When Perfected Lord Flowing Snow saw that, she immediately told him what had happened. It turned out that Qin Long and Tian Jian were both cultivators of the Celestial Law Sec. Speaking of the Celestial Law Sec, it could be considered a large Nascent Soul sect in the northern border where Puppet Technique was the main practice. It was very strong and influential. Just now, Q.in Long and Tian Jian had both discovered a pool of Soul Nourishing Spring. Perfected Lord Flowing Snow knew that she was not a match for Qin Long and Tian Jian and was willing to give the Soul Nourishing Spring to them. However, the two of them did not want the news of the Soul Nourishing Spring to be leaked and launched a sneak attack on Perfected Lord Flowing Snow. Even though Perfected Lord Flowing Snow was wary of the two of them and was prepared for a confrontation, their cultivation and strength were both higher than hers. After a round of fight, Perfected Lord Flowing Snow was at a disadvantage and was severely injured. After listening to Perfected Lord Flowing Snow¡¯s explanation, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes turned cold. At this moment, Qin Long and Tian Jian had already arrived before the two of them. When they saw Jiang Chengxuan suddenly appear, they immediately frowned. The two of them did not know much about Jiang Chengxuan in the past. However, from his performance outside the ruin earlier, this person¡¯s strength could not be underestimated. If it were any other time, the two of them might have just walked away. However, the Soul Nourishing Spring was really important. They really did not want anyone else to know. Therefore, they could kill Jiang Chengxuan as well. Jiang Chengxuan had already expected their reaction. Under normal circumstances, a Perfected Lord who belonged to a big sect like the Celestial Law Sect would not take a Nascent Soul cultivator from a small sect too seriously. So. When Jiang Chengxuan sensed the ferocious glint in their eyes, he did not waste any time and chose to attack first. BOOM! In an instant, three majestic dragons surrounded by endless flames pounced at Qin Long and Tian Jian. ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± Killing intent flashed across Qin Long and Tian Jian¡¯s eyes. They clearly did not expect Jiang Chengxuan, who had just appeared, to attack them first. Did he really think that he could fight against two Perfected Lords who came from a large Nascent Soul sect just because he killed a peak early-stage level 5 demon emperor? At this moment, a level 5 humanoid puppet appeared beside them. The puppets were covered in a layer of special metal. It gave people the feeling that they were two war machines. Swoosh! Swoosh! In an instant, two sword lights shot out from the two puppets to meet the three fire dragons. At the same time, Qin Long and Tian Jian were not idle. The two of them formed hand seals. In the blink of an eye, a battle axe and a spear charged towards Jiang Chengxuan and Perfected Lord Flowing Snow. From the aura emitted by the battle axe and spear, these two treasures had clearly reached the level of a True Treasure. Moreover, it was not an ordinary True Treasure. Buzz! A snow lotus appeared above Perfected Lord Flowing Snow¡¯s head. The snow lotus spun rapidly, scattering ice flowers. Jiang Chengxuan raised his hand and swung it. The Golden Void Sword turned into an invisible sword light that met the spear. Rumble! Several attacks collided. The originally calm sky immediately exploded with a series of loud bangs. The eyes of the Zenith Nascent Soul in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body suddenly widened. The next moment, a tsunami-like Dharmic power was injected into his Golden Void Sword. There was a clang. The spear that was in a stalemate with Jiang Chengxuan was immediately sent flying by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Golden Void Sword. ¡°What?¡± Seeing this, Tian Jian was shocked. His figure staggered back in midair. He retreated continuously in mid-air until he hit a mountain, creating a cloud of dust before stopping. However, at this moment, two balls of flames suddenly rose from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands. Then, the two balls of flames fused. Buzz, buzz, buzz! The red and a white flame rapidly twisted and entangled, forming a red and white fireball. It left a long, charred trail in the sky and quickly approached Tian Jian. ¡°Oh no!¡± Sensing the dangerous aura emitted by the fireball, Tian Jian¡¯s expression changed drastically. There was no time to think. An aqua blue barrier immediately appeared in front of him. Ripples flowed. Like an inverted giant bell, it shielded Tian Jian behind it. However, that was not all. Tian Jian made another hand seal. The golden light in the eyes of one of the puppets that was killing a Flame Dragon suddenly lit up. In the next moment, its figure became blurry. When it reappeared, it was already in front of Tian Jian. A huge sword light that was a hundred feet long instantly condensed in the puppet¡¯s hands and slashed forward. Shriek¡ª The sound of cloth being torn apart was heard. The aftershock of the whistling sword Qi immediately blew up a huge pit in the ground below. However, when such an extremely ferocious sword light came into contact with the red and white fireball that Jiang Chengxuan threw, it was like ice and snow meeting boiling oil. With a swish, it evaporated without a trace. Then, the fireball continued forward. The puppet¡¯s hands suddenly opened up a barrier in an attempt to block the fireball. However, this was obviously in vain. The moment the seemingly small fireball touched the barrier created by the puppet, the entire barrier immediately began to shake violently. In less than a tenth of a second, the barrier shattered. Then, the fireball pierced through the puppet¡¯s body. The light in the puppet¡¯s eyes instantly extinguished. There was a loud bang. The fireball collided with the aqua blue barrier. Instantly, a mushroom cloud, like a nuclear explosion, billowed upwards, engulfing the area in dense fog. Large amounts of fog rose around him. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan raised his hand and suddenly grabbed at the void in front of him. There was a clang. A green saber was slashed out by him. As this long saber slashed out, an emperor-like phantom flashed behind him. That was not all. Jiang Chengxuan clenched his fists. A terrifying power suddenly poured out of his body. Boom! Boom! Two terrifying fist shadows that were enough to obliterate a mountain chased after the green saber. Rumble! At the same time. The red-white fireball and the aqua blue shield exploded at the same time. A mushroom cloud, displaying red, white, and blue colors, wildly spread in all directions. ¡°Arghh!¡± Tian Jian immediately spat out a mouthful of blood. Tian Jian suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood. He did not expect Jiang Chengxuan to be much stronger than he had imagined. Even if he and Qin Long joined forces, they might not be able to defeat him. At the thought of this, Tian Jian immediately had the intention to retreat. At this moment, he obviously couldn¡¯t care less about whether the news was leaked or not. He immediately raised his hand. The spear that was sent flying by Jiang Chengxuan turned into a stream of light again and faced the green saber that was slashing at him. Meanwhile. He reached out and wiped his storage ring. A low-grade level 5 defensive talisman was completely activated. As a yellow light flashed. A yellow light shield appeared on Tian Jian¡¯s body. BANG! Clang- Just as Tian Jian finished doing all of this, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven-Slaying Saber had already collided with the spear. In an instant, an ear-piercing metal explosion resounded in the sky. Tian Jian¡¯s spear kept trembling. And bending. In the end, with a clang, the entire spear was sent flying again and stabbed into a mountain 500 miles away. Only the end of the spear was left trembling.. Chapter 525 - Chapter 525: Kill, Regathering, Splendid light Chapter 525: Kill, Regathering, Splendid light Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°How is that possible?¡± Tian Jian¡¯s expression changed again. However, at this moment, two extremely magnificent fist shadows appeared in front of Tian Jian. Boom! Boom! The yellow light barrier on Tian Jian¡¯s body kept trembling. In the blink of an eye, countless cracks appeared on the surface. A trace of fear finally appeared in Tian Jian s eyes. He looked at Jiang Chengxuan, who was rushing towards him, and couldn¡¯t help but say in horror, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, stop, stop! I¡¯m a cultivator of the Celestial Law Sect. If you kill me, a war will definitely break out between your Jiang family and my sect.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression was indifferent. ¡ö¡¯Then I only need to wipe you out here. Who will know that it¡¯s me who killed you. There are so many level 5 demon emperors here. It¡¯s very likely that you will die at the hands of those demon emperors.¡± ¡°You¡­¡± Tian Jian wanted to say more, but at this moment, the yellow light barrier on his body was suddenly shattered by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s two punches. The remaining force struck his body directly, causing it to crack all over. ¡°Senior Brother Qin, save me!¡± As soon as Tian Jian spoke, Jiang Chengxuan pointed his fingers like a sword and slashed at Tian Jian¡¯s body. There was a swish. The sword Qi swept past Tian Jian s body. As soon as his Nascent Soul flew out of his body, a sharp golden divine light flew past his Nascent Soul. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± In an instant, countless dense holes appeared on Tian Jian¡¯s Nascent Soul. Then, with a bang, it completely turned into spiritual qi that scattered and dissipated. At this moment, Qin Long had just reacted. When he saw Tian Jian being killed, his eyes narrowed. He was a little shocked. One had to know that Tian Jian¡¯s cultivation and strength could be said to be similar to his. Since Tian Jian could be killed by Jiang Chengxuan, didn¡¯t that mean that he was also in danger? Furthermore, he also had to deal with Perfected Lord Flowing Snow. Once he was entangled, even if he wanted to escape, he would probably not be able to. Thinking of this, Qin Long made a decisive decision. He raised his axe and forced Perfected Lord Flowing Snow to retreat temporarily. Then, without a word, an extremely explosive light swirled around him and he fled into the distance without looking back. -Jiang, the Celestial Law Sect will remember this. In the future, we will make you pay for this.¡± As he spoke, Qin Long had already fled hundreds of kilometers away. A hint of anxiety flashed through Perfected Lord Flowing Snow¡¯s beautiful eyes. She knew very well how much trouble she would be in if she let Qin Long escape this time. Therefore, she endured the injuries on her body and wanted to chase after him. Unexpectedly, at this moment, a lightning-like figure suddenly flashed past her. ¡°Fellow Daoist Flying Snow, leave this person to me. Stay and heal your injuries.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Chengxuan quickly caught up to Qin Long. This shocked Qin Long, who was escaping with all his might. How could the other party be so fast? One had to know that he had already used his full strength. In the end, he was still no match for Jiang Chengxuan in terms of speed. Boom! Just as these thoughts flashed through his mind, he saw that Jiang Chengxuan, who was chasing after him, had already thrown several punches at him. At the same time, he threw the Yin and Yang Divine Flame again. Swoosh, swoosh¡ª A long charred mark flashed across the air, shocking Qin Long. He knew how terrifying Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attacks were. He hurriedly took out his True Treasure to face the attack. Buzz! However, what greeted him was a five-colored light that carried green, red, yellow, white, and blue. In just an instant, Qin Long felt an extreme weakness overwhelming him. BOOM! At this moment, a huge flame suddenly rose in the air and spread in all directions. The various defensive treasures on Qin Long¡¯s body shattered one by one. Clang! Clang! At the same time. Seven green saber beams suddenly condensed and slashed at Qin Long. Qin Long, who had just left the center of the explosion, suddenly saw the huge saber light that seemed to cover the sky. He instantly felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave from head to toe, and his expression changed drastically. ¡°No, Brother Jiang, stop! I discovered a very important secret about this ruin. Please¡­ Puff! Before he could finish speaking, a huge green saber light that seemed to cover the sky slashed past his body. In an instant, Qin Long¡¯s body turned into a bloody mist. Even the Nascent Soul in his body could not escape the slash of the saber light and turned into nothingness on the spot. Only a spiritual Qi tsunami was left scattering in a radius of several kilometers. After a while. Jiang Chengxuan put away the storage rings on the two of them and quickly left with Perfected Lord Flowing Snow. A moment later. The two of them landed on an empty mountain. Jiang Chengxuan gestured for Perfected Lord Flowing Snow to continue recuperating while he tried to erase the restrictions on the two storage rings. After he erased the restrictions, he immediately scanned them with his divine sense.. Chapter 526 - Chapter 526: Kill, Regathering, Splendid light (2) Chapter 526: Kill, Regathering, Splendid light (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The first thing he saw was a large pool of spiritual spring water that was glowing with spiritual light. That was the Soul Nourishing Spring that Perfected Lord Flowing Snow mentioned previously. Not only was this item the most precious and most effective among the three Nascent Soul Formation treasures, but it was also a holy item that could remove the impurity in Dharmic power in a cultivator¡¯s body. It could make the Dharmic power in your body purer and more refined. Even for late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, it was quite useful. Therefore, its value was unquestionable. In addition to this Nascent Soul Spring, Jiang Chengxuan also found several Level 4 puppets and many materials for refining puppets in their storage rings. It included many level 5 materials. Lastly, there were some pills, True Treasures, and tens of thousands of spirit stones. It could be said that just the things on these two people had already made Jiang Chengxuan a small fortune. Buzz! At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly sensed a stronger spiritual qi fluctuation coming from Perfected Lord Flowing Snow beside him. He turned around. Perfected Lord Flowing Snow had already stopped healing. ¡°Mn, Fellow Daoist Flowing Snow, have you recovered from your injuries?¡± Perfected Lord Flowing Snow nodded. ¡°Almost.¡± As she spoke, she looked at Jiang Chengxuan gratefully. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, thank you for your help this time. You saved me again.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and shook his head. ¡°Don¡¯t mention that. You and I are friends to begin with. This small matter is nothing. As for the Soul Nourishing Spring, since you discovered it first, you should have a share of it.¡± As he spoke, a jade bottle appeared in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand. Perfected Lord Flowing Snow shook her head hurriedly. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, please don¡¯t. You should put it away.¡± One could tell that Perfected Lord Flowing Snow was extremely sincere in saying so. Obviously, no matter what Jiang Chengxuan said, she would not accept the spiritual spring. Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t insist and nodded. ¡°In that case, I won¡¯t stand on ceremony. When we find similar treasures later, we¡¯ll distribute them.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the two of them raised their heads and looked at the distant sky. There. Three streaks of light suddenly appeared. Swoosh, swoosh¡ª When they approached, a smile appeared on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face. ¡°Wife, Brother Tang, and Fellow Daoist Star Sea, you¡¯re finally here.¡± That¡¯s right, the owners of the three streaks of light were Shen Ruyan, Tang Baisheng, and Perfected Lord Star Sea. When the two sides met, they had a short talk. Soon, Jiang Chengxuan learned from Shen Ruyan that they had experienced no less than two or three battles along the way. The largest battle involved four level 5 demon emperors. As far as they knew, there were no less than four or five level 5 demon emperors and Perfected Lords who had died in this ruin. And this was not including the Red Wyrm Demon Emperor who had died under Jiang Chengxuan, as well as Qin Long and Tian Jian, two Perfected Lords from the Celestial Law Sect. As for the gains, there were some. According to Shen Ruyan, they had already obtained several level 5 spiritual herbs and several level 5 precious materials. The gain was considered quite a lot. Just as the five of them were discussing and thinking about what to do next, a bright light suddenly rose from the distant sky. There seemed to be many treasures floating in the light. Jiang Chengxuan and the others¡¯ hearts skipped a beat. The five of them realized that some extraordinary treasure was about to appear. In an instant, the five of them looked at each other and saw a trace of eagerness in each other¡¯s eyes. Without much hesitation, the five of them quickly decided to go to that place to take a look. Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª Five powerful rays of light immediately flashed across the sky. After a moment, Jiang Chengxuan and the others approached the light. Looking around, they realized that there were many people who had arrived. Other than human Perfected Lords like them, there were also several level 5 demon emperors. Moreover, as time passed, Perfected Lords and level 5 demon emperors continued to arrive from afar. Thinking about it, it was not strange. No one was blind to such an obvious phenomenon. As long as they could, they would definitely rush over. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan had already retracted his attention from the people around him and turned to look at the brilliant light that was still soaring high in the sky. There seemed to be strange runes flickering in the light. Looking closely, one seemed to be able to see some ancient words. However, neither Jiang Chengxuan nor Perfected Lord Flowing Snow recognized those words. Jiang Chengxuan turned to look at Shen Ruyan and asked, ¡°Wife, do you recognize those words?¡± Shen Ruyan shook her head. ¡°I don¡¯t know, but¡­¡± At this point, she seemed to have thought of something and couldn¡¯t help but frown. Then, she continued, ¡°Judging from the situation here, it is very likely to be a test.¡± ¡°Test?¡± This statement caused everyone to look at her in surprise. Shen Ruyan nodded. ¡°That¡¯s right. If I¡¯m not wrong, if you and I continue to stay here, we will be admitted to this test. The only thing I can¡¯t be sure of now is whether the test here is dangerous. If there¡¯s danger, it¡¯s hard to say how many people can come out in the end.¡± Hearing her words, everyone could not help but look at each other. If what Shen Ruyan said was true, then what was the purpose of the owner of this place setting up such a test? Just as Jiang Chengxuan and the others were thinking about this, many streaks of light suddenly flashed over from the distant sky. The lights had terrifying auras. It was Perfected Lord Xuan Yang, who had reached the late-stage Nascent Soul, as well as the Golden Wolf Demon Emperor and the Phoenix Demon Emperor. BOOM! When Perfected Lord Xuan Yang and the others arrived, the surrounding spirit Qi immediately surged. Without any unnecessary words, the humans and demons immediately formed a clear camp. Jiang Chengxuan immediately felt that several pairs of eyes were on him and Shen Ruyan. One of the gazes was the most oppressive, not hiding the maliciousness at all. It was from the Golden Wolf Demon Emperor. ¡°Hmph!¡± However, at this moment, a cold snort immediately resounded in the sky. It was Perfected Lord Xuan Yang. As he snorted, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately felt the pressure on them disappear. The two of them cupped their fists and greeted Perfected Lord Xuan Yang. Perfected Lord Xuan Yang smiled and shook his head at them. Then, he sent a voice transmission to them with a rather solemn tone. ¡°Fellow Daoists, if I¡¯m not wrong, this should be a test place set up by the owner of this ruin for us. Upon entering, there might be quite a bit of danger. If you plan to enter later, remember to be careful. You have to be especially careful of the Golden Wolf Demon Emperor and the others. They will seize every opportunity to attack you. If that really happens, the two of you must remember to prioritize protecting yourselves.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were shocked by Perfected Lord Xuan Yang¡¯s voice transmission. They did not expect Perfected Lord Xuan Yang to have some understanding of the situation here. From the looks of it, he should be about right. At that moment, the two of them sent voice transmissions to Perfected Lord Xuan Yang and expressed their gratitude. Just as Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were about to say something, the runes on the light in front of them suddenly disintegrated and turned into a huge light screen that spread out. Everyone present did not even have time to react before they were enveloped by the light screen.. Chapter 528 - Chapter 528: The Ancient War, The Real Test, Unyielding Faith, The Undying Flame! (2) Chapter 528: The Ancient War, The Real Test, Unyielding Faith, The Undying Flame! (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations If it happened in the Nine Essences cultivation world, at least in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s opinion, such a thing was unimaginable. Perhaps it was because his current realm was not high enough to understand the other party¡¯s feelings or even thoughts. However, no matter what, since the other party had given them a chance to live, Jiang Chengxuan would definitely not miss it. At that moment, he and the others present drove the flying shuttle with all their might. After an unknown amount of time, when Jiang Chengxuan and the others finally stopped, they found themselves in an idyllic paradise, filled with the chirping of birds and fragrant flowers. This place was obviously separated from the outside world by a barrier. Without the proper method or the seal in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand, they would have been unable to enter. ¡°Brother Gu Cheng¡­¡± At this moment, a group of children arrived in front of him. Jiang Chengxuan was surprised to discover that every one of these children was born with a Dao Body. In other words, they were a natural cultivation seed. Moreover, they all had started cultivating. The highest was even at the late-stage Foundation Establishment. Could this be the cultivation aptitude of the ancient people? Jiang Chengxuan talked with these children. Soon, he knew that this was the last stronghold of the human race in this world. Their mission was to continue the human race. One of the most important rules was that the strong had to protect the weak. Especially when they were in danger, the strong had to take the initiative to bear the responsibility. It was also because of this principle that this human race could continue to survive after experiencing countless extermination crises. They had never given up hope. [Ding.] At the same time, a long-lost system notification suddenly appeared in his mind. [Achievement mission released. Host, please complete a hundred teachings.] Huh? Hearing the system¡¯s notification, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart skipped a beat. Did the system issue this task at this time signify something? After much thought, Jiang Chengxuan still couldn¡¯t figure out the key point and the true purpose of this test. All this way, it was as if he had personally witnessed a great war and the various encounters of the human race in the past. Another thing that puzzled him the most was that such an unbelievable power could really be created by a mere Soul Formation ruin? With these puzzlements, Jiang Chengxuan began to live in this paradise. Time flew by. In the blink of an eye, a hundred years had passed. In a hundred years, Jiang Chengxuan had completely integrated into the life of this world. He was also following the system¡¯s instructions and teaching everyone who was willing to follow him. It had to be said that the cultivation talent of the humans here was indeed extraordinary. Even those with the worst potential had reached the late-stage of Violet Palace after a hundred years. As for those with outstanding aptitude, without exception, they had all reached Golden Core. Some of them had broken through to Nascent Soul not long ago. As for Jiang Chengxuan, his cultivation had also improved greatly in such a good environment. From the original third level of Nascent Soul to the fourth level of Nascent Soul, he finally reached the fifth level. In addition, he also used some spare time to raise his Dharma treasure, the Dual Polarity Divine Mountain, to the level of True Treasure. Of course, the greatest gain was still the reward given by the system. After a hundred teachings, he obtained a Level 6 Pure Yang True Treasure, the Teaching Ruler, and a ball of Merit Purple Qi. The former contained part of the Rule Force. If the opponent disrespected the teaching of the Dao, this treasure could suppress the enemy by 30%. It also had a significant enlightening ability. Using this treasure to teach could increase the comprehension of the disciples by 30%. As for the latter, the system did not give a specific explanation for its usage. However, Jiang Chengxuan speculated that the value of this item might be the most precious treasure he had ever obtained. ¡°Teacher Jiang, Teacher Jiang!¡± At this moment, several disciples under him suddenly rushed to him. These people were all disciples who had been personally taught by him in the past hundred years. Everyone¡¯s cultivation had at least reached mid-stage Golden Core. However, at this moment, everyone¡¯s faces were filled with anxiety and uneasiness. This made Jiang Chengxuan frown. He turned to look at a young man in blue and asked, ¡°Huai¡¯an, what¡¯s going on? Did something happen?¡± When the blue-robed young man he called Huai¡¯an heard this, he immediately took a deep breath. Only then did he calm down and report to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°Teacher Jiang, Fei Hong and Wan Yun¡¯s soul lamps have become abnormally dim. I suspect that they might have encountered something unexpected outside.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Hearing Huai¡¯an¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. After all, Fei Hong and Wan Yun were the two most talented disciples he had in the past hundred years. They both had cultivated to Nascent Soul.. Chapter 529 - Chapter 529: The Ancient War, The Real Test, Unyielding Chapter 529: The Ancient War, The Real Test, Unyielding Faith, The Undying Flame! (3) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations If they continued to work hard, it would not be long before their cultivation surpassed his. They were also the hope for the future of their cultivation world. However, at the moment, the two were facing deadly danger. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes flickered. Now he could basically say for certain that the danger the two faced might be a trap, specifically targeting veteran cultivators like him. Once he brought the other Nascent Soul cultivators out to save Fei Hong and Wan Yun, it was very likely that they would encounter an ambush. Based on his understanding of this world and his deductions over the years, this situation was almost certain. Then there was the problem. Should he or the others save the two young disciples when they knew that it was a trap and that it was extremely dangerous? If they went, they would likely face ambushes, possibly leading to their demise. But if they didn¡¯t go, the last hope for their cultivation world might be dashed. Jiang Chengxuan looked up at the disciples present. Their faces were filled with determination. Clearly, they had also thought of what Jiang Chengxuan had thought of just now. Everyone knew very well what the outcome would be if they went. However, even so, they had no intention of giving up on their clansman. This might be the cohesion of the human race in this era. Jiang Chengxuan smiled. He looked at everyone present and said in an unprecedentedly serious tone, ¡°I¡¯m informed of this matter. All of you, stay here. No one is allowed to go out without my permission. As for Fei Hong and Wan Yun, I will go and save them.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, all the disciples present were puzzled. However, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t give them a chance to ask more questions. In a flash, he had already disappeared from everyone¡¯s sight. In the next moment, he arrived at the edge of the barrier. After using the seal to specially reinforce the array, he did not hesitate anymore and flashed out of this space. Perhaps, this is the true test given to me this time. As Jiang Chengxuan thought, he flew in the direction where Fei Hong and Wan Yun might be. A few hours later. Jiang Chengxuan landed in a deep canyon. Here, he really saw Fei Hong and Wan Yun tied to the Spirit Binding Pillar. The two of them were obviously severely injured. The spiritual pressure on their body was a little unstable. At this moment, when the two of them saw Jiang Chengxuan, they revealed a look of anxiety. ¡°Teacher Jiang, hurry¡­ hurry up and leave!¡± Buzz! Just as the two of them finished speaking, pillars of light that flickered with strange runes suddenly rose from the ground. These pillars of light were connected to each other, forming an array that completely isolated the outside world. At the same time. Three Nascent Soul cultivators from different races appeared in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s vision. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed. After living here in this world for a hundred years, Jiang Chengxuan had already familiarized himself with most of the races. The three in front of him were from the Naga race, the Fire Spirit race, and the Protoss race. Moreover, each of them had reached the late-stage Nascent Soul. Most importantly, the array that was set up here seemed to have an extremely powerful suppression effect on Jiang Chengxuan. For the three of them, it had a special amplification effect. With the addition of three late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, Jiang Chengxuan was in dire danger. Fei Hong and Wan Yun, who were bound to the Spirit Binding Pillar, couldn¡¯t help but reveal expressions of despair when they saw this scene. They wanted to struggle. However, as soon as they struggled, the Spirit Binding Locks on their bodies emitted waves of spiritual light. Not only did it restrict their cultivation and movements, but it also strangled their bodies until they bled. Jiang Chengxuan was silent for a moment before looking at the three people opposite him and saying calmly, ¡°In order to deal with me, you guys really put in a lot of effort.¡± The blue-haired woman from the Naga race smiled coldly. ¡°If not, how can we lure you out? Do you know, to deal with you, to extinguish the last spark of your human race, just how much have we done?¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Jiang Chengxuan also sneered. At this moment, he suddenly seemed to have understood something. He looked at the three people in front of him and said with unprecedented confidence, ¡°A race like yours will never understand. The reason why the spark of the human race never distinguishes is not because of me, nor is it because of a certain person. It is because of the faith in the hearts of every human. From mortals to cultivators, it¡¯s the same. Even if there are only a few hundred, dozens, or even a few of us left, as long as the faith in their hearts is not extinguished, the spark of our human race will never be extinguished!¡± ¡°Teacher Jiang!¡± Fei Hong and Wan Yun suddenly realized something and struggled much harder. However, at this moment, green, red, yellow, white, and blue lights suddenly appeared behind Jiang Chengxuan.. Chapter 530 - Chapter 530: The Ancient War, The Real Test, Unyielding Faith, The Undying Flame! (4) Chapter 530: The Ancient War, The Real Test, Unyielding Faith, The Undying Flame! (4) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Without waiting for the three opposite to react, the five-colored brilliance had already swept over them. In an instant, the three of them felt an incomparably weak feeling from their minds, bodies, and Dharmic powers. This made their expressions change drastically. What kind of strange divine power is this? BOOM! At the same time. An immensely vast and terrifying aura suddenly emanated from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand, where a rule-like object was gradually taking shape. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s entire being was glowing. It was the light of the Dao that came from his heart. It was also the light of enlightenment. ¡°Teacher Jiang!¡± Fei Hong and Wan Yun instantly burst into tears as they knew what this meant. It was the ultimate sublimation. Using the burning of one¡¯s life, faith, and soul to generate supreme power. Under this power, even a deified Heavenly Lord would tremble in fear. However, using the power obtained in this way, The price was to return to dust. Not a trace of your existence would be left behind. In other words, he would completely disappear from this world. Jiang Chengxuan turned to glance at Fei Hong and Wan Yun, and the Level 6 Pure Yang treasure in his hand, the Teaching Ruler, shot out a gentle light, enveloping them. Not only did it completely release their bonds, but it also instantly healed their injuries. Yet, this only deepened their sorrow. They wanted to take action, even to take Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s place. But as soon as they had this thought, they were shocked to find that they were bound by an incredibly strong force. They could not move at all. ¡°Teacher Jiang!¡± In desperation, the two could only shout out again. But at this time, Jiang Chengxuan no longer looked at them, instead turning his gaze to the three whose faces were becoming extremely fearful, and slowly said, ¡°You plotted and schemed against me. Little did you know, from the moment you schemed against me, your fates were also sealed. Actually, I should thank you, for you have enlightened me to many things and revealed the truth of this world. But, even so, your fate cannot be changed.¡± As his words fell, the light from the Teaching Ruler in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand became even more dazzling. That was the ultimate light of humanity and enlightenment. ¡°No! Stop¡­ Stop!¡± The blue-haired woman and the other two immediately shouted in fear. Buzz! Light flashed past. Their bodies, like sand castles pushed over, slowly collapsed and finally dispersed into grains of sand and disappeared. BOOM! At the same time. The pillars of light around, flickering with strange runes, also began to crumble and extinguish Eventually disappearing completely. Accompanying this, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure also began to disintegrate bit by bit in the ascension of this light. ¡°Teacher Jiang! No, Teacher! Don¡¯t go! Don¡¯t leave!¡± Suddenly, Fei Hong and Wan Yun, knowing what was about to happen, threw themselves at Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s feet, crying bitterly. Jiang Chengxuan looked at them, a very gentle smile appearing on his lips. ¡°The future of the human race is now in your hands. Remember my words, as long as the faith in your heart does not extinguish, our human race¡¯s spark will never die. This, I leave to you.¡± With Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s last words, his entire being finally turned into a ray of light and shot into the sky. After flickering for a while, he completely disappeared. In front of Fei Hong and Wan Yun, a ruler and a seal appeared. They stared blankly. It wasn¡¯t until a long time later that they came to their senses, inevitably bowing in the direction where Jiang Chengxuan disappeared. ¡°We will heed your teachings!¡± Chapter 531 - Chapter 531: Huge Harvest, Leaving the Ruin, Returning to the Jiang Family Chapter 531: Huge Harvest, Leaving the Ruin, Returning to the Jiang Family Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Images kept flashing past Jiang Chengxuan. In a daze, Jiang Chengxuan felt like he had a very, very long dream. In the dream, he seemed to have come to the ancient times and lived a long time there. When he completely woke up from his dazed state, he realized that he was in a sealed stone room. A faint yellow light fell from above and landed on an ancient stone platform in front of him. There were three items placed there. Jiang Chengxuan suddenly shuddered. It was only at this moment that he suddenly felt that his cultivation was still at the fifth level of Nascent Soul. Moreover, his original Level 4 Dharma treasure, the Dual Polarity Divine Mountain, was also at the level of a level 5 True Treasure. Even the ball of Merit Purple Qi rewarded by the system was still there. The only thing missing was the Level 6 Pure Yang true treasure, the Teaching Ruler. What is going on? Was what I experienced earlier real or an illusion? If it was real, then why am I safe and sound here now? But if it was an illusion, how do I explain the advancement in my cultivation? Jiang Chengxuan suddenly realized that the ruin they had come to was probably not as simple as it seemed. It was precisely because he thought that it was only a test that he had unhesitatingly sacrificed himself, knowing that what he experienced might not be real. However, his current state made this conjecture somewhat doubtful and confusing. Instinctively, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s gaze fell on the three items on the stone platform in front. Upon closer inspection, he found that the items on the stone platform were a jade slip, an array flag, and a talisman. The jade slip was a jade slip that recorded the relevant situation of this ruin. As Jiang Chengxuan had guessed, the core of this ruin was built by a past Void Returning Divine Lord. Only those who had truly passed the test of this ruin were qualified to come to this sealed stone room and know the truth. Everything that Jiang Chengxuan experienced in the ancient era could be said to be real or illusory. At least, his current cultivation level and the gains of true treasures were the rewards for passing the test. As for the Level 6 Pure Yang True Treasure, the Teaching Ruler, it was the key to him passing the test. And, only one person could obtain this qualification in this place. Other than that, the jade slip also recorded some other secret techniques that only existed in ancient times. For example, how to repair the damaged spiritual vein, how to nurture the spiritual root, increase its potential, advance it, and so on. This knowledge was extremely rare, even unheard of, in the current Nine Essences Immortal Cultivation World. This knowledge, while seemingly not immediately beneficial to oneself, could greatly enhance one¡¯s destiny. If used well, there would be almost no problem ascending to the higher realms after breaking through the late stage of Soul Formation. Moreover, if they could repair the damaged spiritual veins, it would greatly hinder the infiltration of that mysterious being from the outer world. What shocked Jiang Chengxuan the most, and was even somewhat unbelievable, was that the stone platform in front of him was not an ordinary one but a cross-realm array platform. According to the records in the jade slip, Jiang Chengxuan only needed to gather some corresponding materials to use this cross-realm array platform in front of him to teleport to other realms. The second item on the platform, the array flag, was the artifact controlling the central hub of this ruin. As long as he refined this array flag, Jiang Chengxuan could see all the areas in the ruin. At the same time, he could also use this array flag to teleport in this ruin. If he wanted to reach the sealed stone room he was in, he could only use the array flag in his hand. As for the last talisman on the stone platform, it was a Death Substitution talisman. He only needed to drip a drop of his blood essence on that talisman, and he could use that Death Substitution Talisman to block a death tribulation for him. According to the jade slip, cultivators could encounter unpredictable dangers when performing cross-realm teleportation. A slight misstep could lead to death. This talisman was specially prepared for this. In essence, the three items on the stone platform, including the platform itself, were almost all prepared for cross-realm teleportation. However, collecting the materials and resources needed for cross-realm teleportation was not an easy task. Jiang Chengxuan currently had no intention of performing cross-realm teleportation. However, this could be his backup plan in the future. He might be able to use it one day. Jiang Chengxuan immediately put away the three items on the stone platform.. Chapter 532 - Chapter 532: Huge Harvest, Leaving the Ruin, Returning to the Jiang Family (2) Chapter 532: Huge Harvest, Leaving the Ruin, Returning to the Jiang Family (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan then took out the array flag and began to refine it. The process went smoothly. In less than three hours, he had completely refined the flag. Soon, he used the flag to observe the situation of everyone in the ruin. First, he saw his partner, Shen Ruyan, who had already finished her test and was sitting cross-legged in her original place. This included Perfected Lord Xuan Yang, Perfected Lord Flowing Snow, and the Golden Wolf Demon Emperor. Some were still immersed in the test, eyes closed, wrapped in dazzling light, each in their own small space. Suddenly, Jiang Chengxuan saw one person¡¯s aura suddenly disappear. This instantly stunned him. The person had perished? At the same time, Shen Ruyan and the others, who were sitting cross-legged, saw the corpse of a cultivator not far away from them. This also shocked everyone who had finished the test. Obviously, no one had expected that death could be a possible outcome of the test. It turned out that there was more than one corpse. After that person, a few more people and a few demon emperors¡¯ corpses appeared not far from everyone. At this moment, many people were unable to remain calm. Even Shen Ruyan looked worried. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan was not in a hurry to leave. Instead, he waved the array flag in his hand and appeared in a few places in the ruin with many resources. In these places, Jiang Chengxuan obtained even more resources than in the ruin of the Golden Furnace Sect. This included the Primordial Earth Iron that he currently needed. There were also some very precious body tempering resources. For example, the Tiankui Grass. After he had plundered most of the resources, he waved the array flag again and appeared beside Shen Ruyan. From their entry into the light to now, only three days had passed in real time. It could be seen that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hundred years of experience was different from the flow of time in reality. When Shen Ruyan saw Jiang Chengxuan, her worried face immediately lit up. ¡°Husband, how are you? Are you alright?¡± Jiang Chengxuan immediately smiled and nodded his head at her. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m fine. By the way, how was your gain this time?¡± Although he could see any place in the ruin through the array flag, However, he did not know much about Shen Ruyan and the others¡¯ experiences and gains. Shen Ruyan looked around and nodded at Jiang Chengxuan with a smile. ¡°Let me put it this way. This trip is not in vain. Let¡¯s talk about this in detail after we get out.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan reacted. He smiled and nodded at Shen Ruyan. At the same time, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang, Perfected Lord Flowing Snow, Perfected Lord Star Sea and the others came over. The group began to talk. Just like that, another few days passed. When the last cultivator who participated in the test was sent out, the entire ruin began to tremble slightly. A glint flashed in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. He knew that the ruin was going to teleport all of them out. Of course. Now that he had the array flag, if he did not want to go out, he could choose to stay here. However, there was no need for that. BOOM! Just as this thought flashed through his mind, he felt an extremely powerful teleportation power descend on him. Without resisting this force, Jiang Chengxuan, everyone present, and the Demon Emperors instantly disappeared. When their figures appeared again, they were already outside the ruin. Rumble! At this moment, the entire ruin suddenly began to disappear into thin air. The people who had yet to recover from the dizziness of being teleported revealed shocked expressions. What¡­ what was going on? Buzz! Suddenly, a huge dragon claw appeared in the void and reached out to the ruin. That terrifying might and spiritual pressure were the Level 6 Demon Sovereign from before, the Black Flood Dragon Demon Sovereign. BOOM! Just as the Black Flood Dragon Demon Sovereign¡¯s dragon claw touched the edge of the ruin, an extremely powerful might suddenly burst forth from the ruin, and it actually sent the dragon claw flying. This scene once again shocked everyone. What was going on? A Soul Formation-level ruin could actually easily repel the attack of a Level 6 Demon Sovereign. They instinctively felt that something was wrong. However, at this moment, the ruin had completely disappeared from everyone¡¯s sight. No matter how much they used their Divine Senses to investigate, they could no longer see any traces of that ruin. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± At this moment, an extremely majestic figure suddenly appeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan and the others. It was the Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain. No one would go against the words of a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord. At that moment, everyone, including Jiang Chengxuan, followed Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain out of Mount Saint Flow. Soon, they returned to the territory of the human race. After returning to the human territory, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain didn¡¯t ask about their gains in the ruin. Instead, he disappeared with his disciples. This was the style of the Heavenly Lords. They would not probe too much into the gains of the younger generation, let alone covet what they had. Of course, if you had something that the Heavenly Lords could use and were willing to hand it over, they would not refuse. This was completely different from the style of the previous Demon Sovereign. Jiang Chengxuan and the others could even imagine that the Demon Emperors who entered the ruins this time would definitely be checked for their gains by the Demon Sovereign. At that time, it would be very good if they could keep half or even 40% for their gains. Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª Several powerful streaks of light flashed across the sky. About a few days later. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Tang Baisheng bade farewell to Perfected Lord Xuan Yang, Perfected Lord Flowing Snow, and Perfected Lord Star Sea. After this trip to the ruin, everyone had a good harvest and needed to head back to enter seclusion. However, before they separated, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang told everyone that 20 years later, there would be a super-large cultivators¡¯ exchange in the Everlasting Palace, which was the sect where Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain was. At that time, as a Soul Formation senior, Heavenly Lord Changshan might give a lecture. Most of the Nascent Soul Perfected Lords in the northern border would definitely not miss such an opportunity. Firstly, it was for communication. Secondly, they could take this opportunity to exchange some treasures that they did not need with the cultivators present. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and the others were tempted. They made an agreement with Perfected Lord Xuan Yang. If they planned to go, they would inform Perfected Lord Xuan Yang in advance. Just like that, the group separated. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Tang Baisheng finally returned to the state of Jiang after a few days. When they returned to the Jiang family. Tang Baisheng bid farewell to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and returned to his mountain peak. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan returned to Xuanming Peak without alerting too many people. After returning to Xuanming Peak, the couple immediately had an in-depth conversation. From Shen Ruyan, Jiang Chengxuan learned that her test this time was similar to his. In the end, she got what she wanted. In addition to breaking through from the original third level of Nascent Soul to the fourth level, she also obtained two good things.. Chapter 533 - Chapter 533: Jiang Chengxuans Plan, Who Opposes? Who Agrees? Chapter 533: Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Plan, Who Opposes? Who Agrees? Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations These two items were a pearl that could increase one¡¯s luck, and a Great Teleportation Talisman that could instantly teleport thousands of miles away. The former was a one-time use treasure, while the latter could be used a total of three times. Although they were not treasures that could instantly increase one¡¯s cultivation and combat strength, it was undeniable that the value of these two treasures could not be easily measured. Then, Jiang Chengxuan told Shen Ruyan about his gains. He told Shen Ruyan everything he had experienced. Shen Ruyan was visibly shocked. She looked at Jiang Chengxuan in disbelief and said, ¡°Husband, you said that you obtained control of that ruin and found a cross-realm array platform, right?¡± Before Jiang Chengxuan could answer, Shen Ruyan suddenly stood up and walked back and forth for a while. After a while, she looked at Jiang Chengxuan again and said, ¡°You didn¡¯t tell anyone about this, did you?¡± Jiang Chengxuan found her reaction amusing and shook his head. ¡°Of course not. Do you think your husband will be so rash?¡± To be honest, this was the first time he had seen Shen Ruyan react like this. Shen Ruyan immediately calmed herself down and looked at Jiang Chengxuan in embarrassment. ¡°Husband, you know that I¡¯m not usually like this. However, what you just told me really shocked me.¡± As she spoke, she sat back down beside Jiang Chengxuan. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan took out the jade slip he had obtained from the sealed stone room and handed it to Shen Ruyan. ¡°Here, wife, take a look at the contents of this jade slip.¡± Shen Ruyan took the jade slip from Jiang Chengxuan and read it carefully. In the end, she heaved a sigh of relief and looked at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Husband, what do you want to do next?¡± Hearing Shen Ruyan¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan immediately smiled. As expected of the person who understood him the most in the world. Without needing to ask, she knew what was on his mind. He pondered for a moment before answering, ¡°If possible, we can make use of the techniques recorded on the jade slip. This is good for you, me, and this world. ¡°Most importantly, if we want to advance to Soul Formation in the future, we might need the help of this world.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Shen Ruyan thought about it carefully and nodded in agreement. ¡°That is very true.¡± After a pause, Shen Ruyan continued, ¡°There is something that you and I might be able to do now. If successful, we should be able to gather a lot of luck for ourselves, and even for the entire Jiang family.¡± ¡°Huh? You mean?¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart skipped a beat. Shen Ruyan nodded and said, ¡°It¡¯s to develop and increase the overall strength of the Jiang Nation. With our current identity as Nascent Soul cultivators, we are qualified to embark on this endeavor.¡± These words immediately made Jiang Chengxuan recall some of his previous thoughts. If a nation, or a region, wanted to develop and prosper, the first thing it needed was a stable and standardized order. Secondly, it was to break the knowledge monopoly between the upper and lower levels. Especially in terms of cultivation resources. The resources in the Nine Essences Immortal World were limited. If cultivators wanted to improve, they had to work hard. Since it was a competition, why couldn¡¯t this competition turn from chaotic to orderly competition? It had to be known that in this chaotic situation, there were actually many good low-level cultivators who had been buried. If it was before, Jiang Chengxuan would not have cared about such things. But now, since he had already become the lord of the state of Jiang, the ruler of a nation, if he continued to let this happen, he would be one losing in the end. He had to intervene in this mess. At least in the Jiang nation, such chaos had to be strictly forbidden. Jiang Chengxuan looked at Shen Ruyan and asked, ¡°In your opinion, what should we do next?¡± Shen Ruyan smiled and said, ¡°I¡¯m sure you¡¯ve had ideas, haven¡¯t you? But since you¡¯re asking, I¡¯ll just tell you. In my opinion, the first thing we have to reconstruct is the rules in the state of Jiang. Especially robbing and killing. They have to be eliminated. Secondly, it will be best if we can build a place for all low-level cultivators to study. Everything from cultivation to arts need to be included. The study duration can be extended for ten years. Ten years later, if they can meet the standards set by us, they can enter a higher-level place to study. If they can¡¯t meet the standards, we can arrange different positions according to their personal performance. It¡¯s up to them to choose whether to stay or leave. Well, that¡¯s all I can think of for the time being. Husband, you can consider it again when the time comes..¡± Chapter 534 - Chapter 534: Jiang Chengxuans Plan, Who Opposes? Who Chapter 534: Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Plan, Who Opposes? Who Agrees? (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations It had to be said that Shen Ruyan¡¯s suggestion was very pertinent. If they could really implement this, the environment of the state of Jiang would change drastically in less than a few decades. At that time, the entire Jiang Nation would probably be more than ten times stronger than now. Therefore, as the owners of the state of Jiang, they would be benefited greatly from this plan. In the past. They did not have the strength. Now. Since they already had the strength, they naturally had to pay attention to this matter. It could be imagined that during the implementation process, they would definitely encounter many objections. There might even be people who did not cooperate. But so what? In this cultivation world where power spoke the loudest, as the strongest cultivators in the state of Jiang, did they have to worry about their opposition? A few days later. Jiang Chengxuan sent a message to Tang Baisheng, Jiang Renyi, and all the higher-ups of the Jiang family. Including Shen Yuanlong, Shen Daoming, and the other cultivators of the Shen family, they all came to the Xuanming Peak where Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were. Jiang Chengxuan did not hide anything and told everyone what he wanted to do next. When everyone heard this, their reaction was as expected. They were all shocked. Everyone looked at each other, but no one took the initiative to speak. Obviously, no one had seen this plan coming from Jiang Chengxuan. After a long time, as the head of the family, Jiang Renyi was the first to break the silence and say to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°Granduncle, I wonder if there¡¯s anything we need to cooperate with next?¡± Hearing his words, everyone else present suddenly reacted. Now that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had called all of them here and told them that, they were definitely not here to ask for their opinion, let alone accept any form of objection. The only thing they needed to do was cooperate. Unconditionally. For a moment, they all expressed their willingness to contribute to this reform. Among them was Supreme Elder Tang Baisheng. No one knew better than him how powerful Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had become. At the same time, he knew very well that in the state of Jiang, as long as Jiang Chengxuan and his wife wanted to do something, they were unstoppable. The only difference was how long it would take. Seeing everyone¡¯s reaction, Jiang Chengxuan immediately nodded in satisfaction. At that moment, he began to assign missions. He first let everyone go to the various sects and families and let their representatives come to Mount Mystic Tai in half a month. In addition, he asked everyone in the clan to form a law enforcement department to eliminate all the troublemakers in the state of Jiang. The leader was none other than his and Shen Ruyan¡¯s personal disciple, Jiang Anran. What was worth mentioning was that after decades of traveling, Jiang Aman¡¯s cultivation had already reached the mid-stage of Golden Core. Even some late-stage Golden Core cultivators were not her match. At this moment, when she heard Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s instructions, she immediately bowed and accepted the order. After that, Jiang Chengxuan asked Liu Linglong, Jiang Rendao, Jiang Yuncheng, and the others to organize some cultivation techniques that could be taught to outsiders in the family. He also asked them to organize a group of disciples who were willing to teach others as soon as possible. Huang Ling¡¯er, who had already returned, took the initiative to take on this job. She expressed that she was willing to contribute to this matter and be a teacher. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan naturally agreed. In this way, the framework of the entire matter was immediately established by Jiang Chengxuan and his partner Half a month later. When the representatives of all the sects and families in the state of Jiang arrived at Mount Mystic Tai, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan personally attended the meeting and told them about his plan. The situation was the same as half a month ago. When these people heard what Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were going to do, they were all shocked. However, unlike the reaction of the Jiang family, someone questioned Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan on the spot and asked if this was inappropriate. It was the Feng family of the Yan Nation, a Golden Core family. In response, all the Jiang family cultivators present looked at the Feng family with pity. This was because in the next moment, a terrifying pressure that was enough to make anyone present kneel suddenly erupted from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body. Rumble! In an instant, the sky above Mount Mystic Tai became dark. The expressions of the Feng family members who had just spoken changed drastically. ¡°Arghh!¡± At the same time. The leader of the Feng family immediately spat out a mouthful of blood and fell to the ground. He was severely injured on the spot. The other Feng family members were not doing well either. All of them were either injured on the Primordial Spirit-level or had their Dharmic powers flowing in reverse and their meridians damaged. They were in a sorry state. This instantly caused the originally noisy scene to become extremely quiet. Everyone looked at Jiang Chengxuan nervously. Jiang Chengxuan looked indifferent. His gaze slowly swept across everyone present. In the end, he slowly said, ¡°Let me ask you again. Who Opposes? Who Agrees?¡± This time, no one dared to raise any objections. Hou Dongbai from the Jade Water Sword Pavilion was the first to speak. ¡°Senior Jiang, our Jade Water Sword Pavilion is willing to cooperate with you!¡± Zheng Pelong of the Ganyang Sect cupped his fists and said, ¡°Our Ganyang Sect is also willing to cooperate with you!¡± ¡°My Heavenly Yue Sect is the same!¡± ¡°The same goes for our North Cloud Sect!¡± For a moment, all the sects and families present expressed their willingness to cooperate. ¡°Good!¡± It was only at this moment that a faint smile slowly appeared on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face. He nodded slightly. ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll have to trouble everyone. I request everyone to act in accordance with the requirements my Jiang family set up, and do not pay lip service while secretly opposing. If not, then do not blame me for being ruthless and disregarding our past relationships in my dealings with you.¡± With that, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t stay any longer. With a flash, they had already disappeared from everyone¡¯s sight. At this moment, everyone who was originally worried heaved a sigh of relief. Especially the Feng family. Without a word, they went straight to Jiang Renyi and said impatiently, ¡°Family head Jiang, please tell me the exact process. I¡¯ll definitely follow Senior Jiang¡¯s instructions.¡± Seeing the reaction of the Feng family, the others present were a little stunned. However, they quickly came back to their senses and walked up to Jiang Renyi one after another. They began to ask about the details they needed to pay attention to and more specific content. Xuanming Peak. Shen Ruyan looked at the scene in the Reception Peak below and couldn¡¯t help but turn to look at Jiang Chengxuan with a smile. ¡°Husband, it seems like you scared them quite a bit just now. From the looks of it, our plan will go smoothly.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded slightly. ¡°I hope they don¡¯t do anything unwise. Otherwise, I¡¯ll have no choice but teach them a lesson.. At the same time, I¡¯ll also ask Fellow Daoist Tang to help me pay attention to this matter. With him around, there shouldn¡¯t be any accidents.¡± At this point, Jiang Chengxuan glanced at Shen Ruyan and smiled. ¡°Wife, everything that needs to be arranged is almost done. Why don¡¯t we enter seclusion together? We can also digest the gains from this trip to the ruins..¡± Chapter 535 - Chapter 535: Dao Seeking Academy, Twenty Years Later Chapter 535: Dao Seeking Academy, Twenty Years Later Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Indeed. The two of them had a lot to do during this seclusion. For example, Shen Ruyan had tasks such as refining True Treasures, comprehending divine powers, and improving her cultivation. Jiang Chengxuan was the same. He needed to raise his Deep Earth Halberd to the level of a True Treasure, in addition, he also wanted to use the Tiankui Grass and other spiritual items obtained from the ruin to undergo body tempering. If there was still time, he wanted to study how to repair the spiritual vein. In short, time was indeed very tight for the two of them. Therefore, the two of them did not dare to delay at all. After entering the cave abode together, they began to enter seclusion. Time passed quickly. In the blink of an eye, five years had passed. In the past five years, many teaching venues were built according to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s request. The name was also designated as Dao Seeking Academy according to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s request. The academy was divided into three levels: elementary, middle, and high. In a low-level academy, what was taught was mainly the basics of cultivation, as well as the relevant knowledge and essentials from the early to mid-stage o Qi Refinement. As long as you could reach the mid-stage of Qi Refinement within the specified time, Or after completing a certain assessment, he could continue to study in the academy. You could also apply to study in a mid-level academy if you met the requirements. In the mid-level academy, the main content was about cultivation from the mid-stage to the late-stage of Qi Refinement. Other than that, it also involved a lot of knowledge about spells and techniques. There would also be a rough mention of the cultivation arts. After advancing to the high-level academy, You would be arranged many missions to go out and train to accumulate enough resources for the future Foundation Establishment Realm. As long as you accumulated enough contribution points, the Foundation Establishment Pill needed to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm would not be a problem. There was also no need to worry about whether others would snatch the pill away from you after it. Because no one in the academy would dare to do such a thing. If found, their cultivation would be abolished at best. At worst, they would be killed directly. They might even implicate their families. As long as you could successfully reach Foundation Establishment, you would have the chance to choose to join a sect or family. Of course, this choice was bilateral. You couldn¡¯t force a sect to accept you if they didn¡¯t want to. Of course, it was not as if there were no obstacles during the implementation process of this new system. However, that kind of obstacles was not worth mentioning in front of absolute power the Jiang couple possessed. At this moment. The first batch of new students who came to the Dao Seeking Academy looked around curiously. Most of these new students were low-level independent cultivators and ordinary mortals who had been tested to have spiritual roots. There was no lack of disciples of some large sects and families. They looked at the tall buildings and the majestic mountains, and sensed the dense spiritual Qi around them. Here, there was a faint aura of dignity that subtly pervaded the atmosphere Even those disciples from large sects and families could not help but feel deep reverence. At this moment, an honest-looking youth couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Are we going to live here for 10 years from today?¡± Hearing his words, a Foundation Establishment disciple of the Jiang family who was in charge of orienting this batch of new students could not help but turn to look at him and smile. ¡°To be precise, you have to cultivate here for ten years. I¡¯ve already told you about it. If you can study diligently and achieve something, you can advance all the way to a mid-level or even a high-level academy and reach Foundation Establishment Realm. At that time, you will build yourself a strong footing in the cultivation world. In the future, after being admitted to a family or a sect, you will have access to their inheritances and will have a bright future. So. Study hard. This is the only chance for you to change your fate. It¡¯s also an opportunity specially created by my ancestor for you. I hope you won¡¯t let this opportunity go to waste. Hearing these words, the children and youths looked abnormally serious. Those who chose to come here were all sensible. Especially those children who were independent cultivators at the bottom of the hierarchy, they knew even more deeply how rare the opportunity in front of them was. I have to seize this opportunity and try to change my life and my family¡¯s. An incomparably determined youth clenched his fists and swore in his heart. BOOM! just as the Jiang family Foundation Establishment disciple brought this group of new students to the central square of the academy, powerful auras suddenly approached from afar. Soon, figures appeared on the platform in the square. At the center was a beautiful woman in a white dress. It was like a fairy from the Nine Heavens descending to the mortal world. All the new students watched in a daze. Even those disciples from large sects were no exception. They had never seen such a perfect woman. That figure and facial features simply did not belong to the mortal world. ¡°Greetings, Academy Master!¡± At this moment, the powerful figures present bowed to the woman in a white dress in the center of the platform.. Chapter 536 - Chapter 536: Dao Seeking Academy, Twenty Years Later Chapter 536: Dao Seeking Academy, Twenty Years Later (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Seeing this, the new students immediately came back to their senses and bowed to the white-dressed woman. ¡°Greetings, Academy Master!¡± ¡°Good, all of you, raise.¡± The woman in the white dress said softly. However, her voice seemed to be ringing in everyone¡¯s ears, like the sound of a bird¡¯s chirp. At the same time, they could clearly feel a very gentle force straightening their bent backs. At this moment, the woman in the white dress said, ¡°I believe you don¡¯t need me to elaborate on the rules. Here, I just want to say one thing. Regardless of whether you have mutant spiritual roots, two spiritual roots, three spiritual roots, four spiritual roots, or even five spiritual roots, as long as you don¡¯t give up on yourself in my Dao Seeking Academy, you will always have a chance. I hope that from today onwards, you will be proud to be a student of my Dao Seeking Academy. And I also hope that in the future, my Dao Seeking Academy will be proud to have a student like you.¡± After saying this, the woman in the white dress did not stay any longer. Her figure slowly disappeared. Seeing this, the instructors immediately bowed again. ¡°Farewell, Academy Master!¡± After a while. Some students asked curiously about the Academy Master¡¯s identity. At this moment, the Jiang family¡¯s Foundation Establishment disciple said with admiration, ¡°You guys don¡¯t know yet, right? Our Academy Master is the personal disciple of our Jiang family¡¯s ancestors. At the same time, she¡¯s also a famous Golden Core in the state of Jiang. It¡¯s said that wherever she goes, all demons and demonic cultivators will flee in all directions.¡± ¡°It¡¯s actually the personal disciple of that Nascent Soul ancestor?¡± All the students were shocked. They did not expect that the Nascent Soul old ancestor would actually send his personal disciple to be the Academy Master of their Dao Seeking Academy. From this, it could be seen that the old ancestor placed great importance on this matter. At this moment, no matter who it was. Even those disciples from large sects and families could not help but feel a passion burning in their hearts. Time passed quickly. In the blink of an eye, it was more than ten years later. In the past ten years, the development of the Dao Seeking Academy had become faster and faster. There were already several batches of new students entering the school. The earliest batch even completed their studies in the low-level ten years ago and successfully entered the mid-level curriculum. In addition, the order in the entire Jiang Nation became more and more stable. At least on the surface, not many people dared to openly kill and snatch treasures. Even if there were occasionally, they could only hide in the shadows and not really dare to appear. Because those who did were all met with misfortunes. As the order of the entire Jiang Nation changed and people¡¯s hearts gradually gathered due to the influence of the Dao Seeking Academy, the luck of the human race in the state of Jiang also soared rapidly. Jiang Chengxuan, who had just ended his seclusion, felt this the most. This was because be it refining his intrinsic Dharma treasure, the Deep Earth Halberd, or using the Tiankui Grass to undergo body tempering, he found everything progressing smoothly without any obstacles. It had been almost twenty years. His Deep Earth Halberd had successfully advanced to a level 5 True Treasure. Including his body tempering cultivation, with the help of the Tiankui Grass and other body tempering spiritual items, he successfully advanced to the mid-stage of level 5. Moreover, he had also gained some understanding of how to repair the damaged spiritual veins. As long as there were enough materials, he was confident enough to repair some low-level spiritual veins. Of course, he would only know if he could succeed after putting it into practice. However, according to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s estimation, the probability of success was about 60 to 70%. ¡°Husband.¡± At that moment, the door of Shen Ruyan¡¯s cultivation room suddenly opened. Shen Ruyan walked out. As soon as she appeared, Jiang Chengxuan sensed the change in her aura and was surprised. ¡°Madam, your cultivation¡­?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded with a smile. ¡°I consumed that Human Lightning Fruit and broke through two levels in a row. Moreover, all my divine powers and True Treasures have increased greatly.¡± ¡°Then congratulations, Wife.¡± Jiang Chengxuan congratulated sincerely. Then, the couple chatted for a while. After a while. After a while, Jiang Anran and Jiang Renyi, among others, arrived to report on the developments of the past twenty years, particularly about the Dao Seeking Academy. The couple listened very seriously. After a while. Jiang Renyi¡¯s face revealed a hint of hesitation. Jiang Chengxuan saw his abnormality and immediately asked, ¡°Renyi, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Jiang Renyi hesitated again, but in the end, he said to the two of them, ¡°Granduncle, Xu Qianhe, Elder Xu, from the Shen family passed away three years ago.¡± ¡°Hmm? Elder Xu passed away?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were stunned when they suddenly heard this news. Then, they fell silent. Xu Qianhe was an old friend they were quite familiar with in the past. Now that they suddenly heard the news of his death, it naturally stirred their emotions. At their cultivation level, their mental state was already very strong. However, having a strong mental state did not mean that they did not have the emotions that humans should have. It was not like they had become a block of wood or ice while cultivating that were indifferent to the departure of his old friends and family. In the end, the increase in cultivation and mental state only allowed them to see the truth of this world more clearly and comprehend the Dao deeper. When looking at problems, they would judge, think, analyze, and make choices or decisions that were more beneficial to themselves and people around them. However, they were definitely not like the demonic beasts that didn¡¯t have feelings. Nor was being emotionless the pursuit of the couple in the journey of their cultivation. ¡°Tomorrow, let¡¯s go back together and pay our respects to Elder Xu.¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan turned to Shen Ruyan and said. He did not think that with his current cultivation, status, and identity, there would be any problem with paying tribute to a cultivator who was only at Violet Palace. The current him was no longer bound by notions of status or hierarchy. His heart and actions were free from the constraints of such worldly distinctions. After all, a significant aspect of his cultivation was the pursuit of freedom and ease. Shen Ruyan was the same as Jiang Chengxuan. When she heard Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, she immediately nodded. Actually, there was something else they didn¡¯t say. As Xu Qianhe passed away, the old friends, relatives, and friends they were once familiar with should not have much life span left. If they failed to make a breakthrough in their cultivation within the given time, they too might inevitably face the fate of passing away in a hundred years. Even if they were given life-extending spiritual items. The next day. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan arrived at the Shen family as promised. Because they had already informed Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming before they came, they did not attract much attention from the Shen family disciples. Soon, the four of them arrived in front of Xu Qianhe¡¯s tombstone.. Chapter 537 - Chapter 537: Everlasting Palace Exchange, Grand Chapter 537: Everlasting Palace Exchange, Grand Cultivator Su Qingchan Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations As an elder and core member of the Shen family, Xu Qianhe¡¯s tombstone was naturally placed at the heart of the Shen family cemetery. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan stood before it in silence. After a while. Shen Ruyan turned to Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming and asked, ¡°Uncle, brother, did Elder Xu ever take any disciples?¡± Shen Yuanlong shook his head, ¡°Elder Xu dedicated his life to our Shen family. He neither had his own children nor took any disciples. However, many of our younger family members learned array formations from him. They can be considered his indirect disciples.¡± ¡°Then let¡¯s arrange for them to pay respects here when they can. Our family¡¯s current status owes much to Elder Xu¡¯s help,¡± Shen Ruyan suggested thoughtfully. Then, she took out a jade bottle and handed it to Shen Daoming. ¡°Brother, there are spiritual items in this jade bottle that can help cultivators form their Core. From the looks of it, your cultivation base is about to reach the threshold of the Core Formation stage. If you need anything in the future, you can tell me directly.¡± Shen Daoming naturally wouldn¡¯t refuse his sister¡¯s good intentions. He accepted the jade bottle from Shen Ruyan with a smile and nodded. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. If I really need anything, I won¡¯t stand on ceremony with you.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded. After that, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan stayed in the Shen family for two days before bidding farewell to Shen Yuanlong and Shen Daoming. After leaving the Shen family, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not return to the Jiang family. Instead, they took out their communication jade talismans and sent messages to Perfected Lord Xuan Yang and Perfected Lord Flowing Snow, planning to attend the exchange meeting at Everlasting Palace as agreed twenty years ago. If possible, they planned to go with Perfected Lord Xuan Yang and the others. After sending the message, they received a response not long after. The group agreed to meet at a place called Baiyang Forest. At that time, they would head to the Everlasting Palace together. From where they were, it would take Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan about three days to fly to the Baiyang Forest. Originally, the couple thought that they would be the first to arrive. In the end, when they arrived at the Baiyang Forest, they realized that Perfected Lord Flowing Snow had arrived before them. Perfected Lord Flowing Snow went forward to greet Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. The two sides quickly exchanged pleasantries. It had been 20 years since they last met and Perfected Lord Flowing Snow¡¯s cultivation had clearly improved. She had already broken through from the original fourth level of Nascent Soul to the fifth level. And this was all thanks to the trip to the ruin back then. ¡°By the way, Fellow Daoist Jiang, Fellow Daoist Shen¡­¡± At that moment, Perfected Lord Flowing Snow seemed to have thought of something and looked at the couple with a solemn expression. ¡°In the past ten years, I realized that the number of cultivators who have fallen to the demonic path in the state of Lan is gradually increasing. Moreover, their methods of concealment are extremely sophisticated. Without a significant difference in cultivation, it would be virtually impossible to detect them. Do you know if similar situations are occurring in your state of Jiang as well?¡± Hearing Perfected Lord Flowing Snow¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could not help but be surprised. To be honest, although such a situation existed in the state of Jiang, it was not especially common. However, on second thought, the couple roughly understood what was going on. This was probably related to the way they had been governing the state of Jiang over the years. In the entire state of Jiang, not only the demonic cultivators, but even the survival space for rogue cultivators was extremely limited. Under these circumstances, unless someone was deliberately providing shelter, it was quite difficult for demonic cultivators to survive in the state of Jiang. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan believed that not many people would dare to do such a thing under their noses. The couple still had some confidence in this. However, Perfected Lord Flowing Snow¡¯s words reminded them again. After this matter was over and they returned, they needed to put in more effort and try their best to eliminate all possible living space for those demonic cultivators. Just as the three of them were talking about this, a few more streaks of light suddenly flew over from the distant sky. Jiang Chengxuan and the other two immediately turned around. Perfected Lord Xuan Yang, Yan Wushuang and Perfected Lord Star Sea appeared in their vision. When the three of them approached, the two sides greeted each other. After a while. Perfected Lord Xuan Yang asked the same question as Perfected Lord Flowing Snow. It was about the increase in the number of cultivators who had fallen to the demonic path in recent years. In response, Perfected Lord Star Sea, who was in the state of Kang, said that such a situation was also taking place in his place. This immediately made the expressions of the few people present turn slightly solemn. Because they all realized a problem. The current situation indicated that something was about to happen. ¡°It seems that the demonic calamity that happens every 1,200 years is about to arrive.¡± Perfected Lord Xuan Yang said in a slightly heavy tone. ¡°If I¡¯m not wrong, this demonic calamity should be within these few years..¡± Chapter 538 - Chapter 538: Everlasting Palace Exchange, Grand Chapter 538: Everlasting Palace Exchange, Grand Cultivator Su Qingchan (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan, Perfected Lord Flowing Snow and the others had ugly expressions. They all understood the terrifying implications of the legendary demonic calamity and the potential danger it posed to their lives as Nascent Soul cultivators. If things went wrong, the Nascent Soul Realm present might die. So. It was very necessary to increase their cultivation and strength as much as possible during this period of time. Soon, the group of six, including Jiang Chengxuan, didn¡¯t linger and transformed into dazzling streaks of light, heading towards Everlasting Palace. Ten days later. Everlasting Palace. When Jiang Chengxuan and his group arrived, they found many Nascent Soul cultivators already gathered. That included Perfected Lord Vast River and the others that Jiang Chengxuan was familiar with. In addition, Pei Daoqi from the Mingzhen Sect, Liu Guangyao from the Liu family, Lu Yuanshan from the Lu family, and the others had also arrived. At this moment, a female cultivator with a graceful figure, snow-white skin, and picturesque eyebrows appeared in the crowd. Seeing this woman appear, the Perfected Lords who were talking to each other immediately looked over. Perfected Lord Star Sea, who was beside Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, said, ¡°It¡¯s Su Qingchan, the eldest disciple of the Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain.¡± Hmm? Su Qingchan? Hearing this name, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s hearts skipped a beat. With the circle the two of them were in now, it was naturally impossible for them not to know this First Elder of the Everlasting Palace. It was said that this woman was a princess in a mortal country in her early years. Later, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain brought her to the Everlasting Palace and took her in as a personal disciple. In just 18 years, she successfully reached Foundation Establishment. After that, she only spent 50 years successfully advancing to Violet Palace. In another hundred years, she reached the high-grade Golden Core. However, during the process, it was said that this woman had encountered the first calamity in her life. When her cultivation reached the mid-stage Golden Core, she was ambushed by demonic cultivators. Not only were her meridians injured, but even her Golden Core was shattered because of this, and her cultivation fell back to Violet Palace. If not for the fact that she had sufficient lifespan at that time, that attack would have completely taken her life. However, the shattering of the Golden Core was still a hurdle that all cultivators found difficult to overcome. The most serious thing was the blow to the confidence of the cultivators. It was said that Su Qingchan had once fallen into oblivion. In the end, it was her Shifu, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain, who enlightened her and allowed her to slowly walk out of that shadow. However, because of this, Su Qingchan wasted more than 200 years. It was not until 300 years later that Su Qingchan reached Golden Core again. However, after this tribulation, Su Qingchan seemed to have undergone a complete transformation. Not only had her temperament become more tenacious, but she had also become more humble when dealing with people. Her cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds. In just a hundred years, she was on the verge of condensing her Nascent Soul. In the end, she even condensed an extremely rare Heaven Nascent Soul. And 200 years after that, which was now. Su Qingchan went all the way from the initial stage of Nascent Soul to the ninth level of Nascent Soul. At this moment, she looked at everyone present and bowed politely with a smile. ¡°Fellow Daoists, welcome to my Everlasting Palace to participate in this cultivation exchange organized by us.¡± Based on her tone and attitude, if one didn¡¯t know about her strength, it would be difficult to associate her with a Ninth Level Nascent Soul cultivator. ¡°Fairy Su, you¡¯re too polite. It should be our honor to participate in the exchange.¡± At this moment, a Nascent Soul cultivator spoke. Hearing his words, the others immediately agreed. After a while. Su Qingchan gently raised her hand and pressed it down. When everyone fell silent again, she smiled and said, ¡°There¡¯s no need for the formalities. Since this is an exchange meeting, there is naturally a segment to exchange cultivation insights. As the host, let me start the exchange by sharing some of my own cultivation insights.¡± As she spoke, Su Qingchan began to share her insights. It had to be said that Su Qingchan was qualified to be called a grand cultivator. Especially after experiencing such setbacks, she was like a phoenix reborn. What she said was naturally very convincing. When the cultivators present heard this, they felt that they had learned a lot. Even Jiang Chengxuan felt that some of the things she said were very enlightening to him. Even Shen Ruyan agreed with some of her ideas. Of course. She wouldn¡¯t share the core cultivation techniques that she cultivated. Most of it was about her experience in cultivation and some theories. Even so, it made many cultivators who came here feel that this trip was worth it. After Su Qingchan finished speaking, it was the other Nascent Soul cultivators¡¯ turn. In the end, Jiang Chengxuan and the others also went on stage to talk about their unique insights. The entire process lasted for a few days. When the exchange ended, Su Qingchan stepped forward again and smiled at everyone. ¡°Next, it¡¯s time for us to trade treasures. Here, let me continue to make the opening.¡± After saying that, Su Qingchan took out two items from her body. One was a level 5 True Treasure, the Glazed Radiant Armor. It was a rather extraordinary defensive True Treasure. Another item was the Warmth Nurturing Jade. It was a spiritual object that could help mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators break through. It could be said to be quite precious. When everyone present saw the two items that Su Qingchan took out, many people couldn¡¯t help but gasp. Clearly, to them, these two items could be said to be the most precious of treasures. At this moment, Su Qingchan smiled and said, I don¡¯t think there¡¯s a need for me to elaborate on the value of these two items. But since these items are intended to start the trading session, anyone interested in an exchange just needs to offer something of equivalent value.¡± As soon as she said this, the eyes of many cultivators present lit up. In the next moment, cultivators spoke one after another, wanting to exchange the two items with Su Qingchan. In the end, Su Qingchan¡¯s Glazed Radiant Armor was obtained by a Nascent Soul Perfected Lord from the Black Sea Pavilion. As for her Warmth Nurturing Jade, it was traded by Yan Wushuang. That made Perfected Lord Star Sea envious. He and Yan Wushuang were both in the mid-stage of Nascent Soul. Now that Yan Wushuang had that Warmth Nurturing Jade, it might not be long before the Hidden Sword Palace had another late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator other than Perfected Lord Xuan Yang. After that, many cultivators came forward one after another to exchange items. However, there was nothing Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan needed for the time being. Until someone took out a level 5 talisman inheritance. This inheritance contained the crafting methods of three level 5 talismans. They were level 5 Teleportation Talismans, level 5 Illusion Talismans, and level 5 Void Talismans. A teleportation talisman could instantly teleport tens of thousands of kilometers. The Illusion Talisman could make cultivators fall into an illusion and not be able to tell the difference between reality and illusion. The last Void Talisman was a concealing talisman. As long as you did not use your Dharmic power, this item could render your form virtually invisible, making it difficult for cultivators of the same level to detect you. It could be said that these three talismans were all support-type talismans. To Jiang Chengxuan, who was a peak Level 4 talisman master, it was exactly what he needed the most. As long as he could obtain the method to make those three talismans, he might be able to break through in the shortest time possible and reach the level of a level 5 Talisman master. Most importantly, he happened to have something that the other party wanted to exchange for. Jiang Chengxuan raised his hand and flipped it. A pure gold flower appeared in his hand.. Chapter 539 - Chapter 539: Trade Session Ends, Heavenly Lord Speech, Chapter 539: Trade Session Ends, Heavenly Lord Speech, Demonic Calamity Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Level 5 Fire Element Nurturing Flower. Fellow Daoist Xin, I wonder if I can exchange this with you for that level 5 talisman inheritance?¡± Jiang Chengxuan looked up at a middle-aged man in a black Daoist robe and asked. The middle-aged man in the black Daoist robe was the person who had taken out the talisman inheritance. His name was Xin Yuanzhen. At this moment, when he saw the Fire Element Nurturing Flower, his eyes were filled with surprise. This level 5 Fire Element Nurturing Flower was a spiritual object that could strengthen a cultivator¡¯s divine sense. Especially for cultivators who specialized in fire-element cultivation techniques, the effect was even more obvious. Needless to say, this item was also something he urgently needed. He did not bargain with Jiang Chengxuan and immediately nodded. ¡°Sure.¡± As he spoke, he exchanged the jade slip containing the talisman inheritance with the level 5 Fire Element Nurturing Flower in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand. After this exchange, it was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s turn to go on stage. He immediately took out a pile of level 5 demon beast materials and a 3,000-year-old Cloud Dragon Grass. This was a level 5 spiritual item that could help cultivators quickly accumulate Dharmic power. ¡°The materials on the body of level 5 demon emperors and a Cloud Dragon Grass. I want to use them to exchange for an Armored Wood Vine or a Wood Earth Ganoderma.¡± The two spiritual items mentioned by Jiang Chengxuan were both the main materials used to refine the Eastern Azure Dragon Flag. However, after he made his offer, there was no response from those present. Obviously, no one had the two spiritual items that Jiang Chengxuan had mentioned. A moment later, Pei Daoqi from the Mingzhen Sect said to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, I have some information about the Wood Earth Ganoderma. If you¡¯re interested, I can use it to exchange for your Cloud Dragon Grass.¡± Hmm? There¡¯s information about ganoderma? Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but frown. To be honest, if it was just a piece of information, it was far from enough to exchange for his Cloud Dragon Grass. Moreover, why should he believe that the information provided by Pei Daoqi was true? As if reading Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s thoughts, Pei Daoqi continued, ¡°If Fellow Daoist Jiang is willing to exchange with me, I can sign a Primordial Spirit Contract with you to ensure that the information I provide you is indeed accurate. In addition, I can give you another 30,000 high-grade spiritual stones. What do you think, Fellow Daoist Jiang?¡± The Primordial Spirit Contract that Pei Daoqi mentioned was a contract that was even more binding than the Blood Oath Contract. Moreover, this contract was specially targeted at the Primordial Spirit of cultivators. Once one violated it, his Primordial Spirit would be severely injured at best. At worst, his Primordial Spirit would collapse and he would die on the spot. Since Pei Daoqi was willing to sign the Primordial Spirit Contract with him, it meant that the information Pei Daoqi provided him this time should not be a problem. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately said to Pei Daoqi, ¡°If it¡¯s a Primordial Spirit Contract, I have no problem. However, an additional 30,000 high-grade spiritual stones is still not enough. You need an additional 4.0,000 high-grade spiritual stones.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Pei Daoqi hesitated for a moment, but in the end, he nodded at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Alright!¡± Soon, under Su Qingchan¡¯s witness, the two of them signed a Primordial Spirit Contract and completed this transaction. When Jiang Chengxuan returned to his seat, he immediately took out the jade slip given by Pei Daoqi. After reading the contents of the jade slip, Jiang Chengxuan immediately frowned. The jade slip contained information about the whereabouts of the Wood Earth Ganoderma. It was not in the territory of the northern border, but in a place called the Sunset Secret Realm at the eastern end. The entire Nine Essences World was divided into five regions. They were the eastern end, the southern wilderness, the western desert, the central plain, and the northern border where they were currently located. The distance between them could be said to be extremely far. It was not an exaggeration to say that if they wanted to go to the eastern end from the northern border, With the couple¡¯s current cultivation, it would take them at least a few years. Fortunately, there were super-large teleportation arrays between the five regions. With this, they could save a lot of time. But there was another problem. The Sunset Secret Realm mentioned in the jade slip was a place controlled by the few Soul Formation forces in the eastern end. It would only open once every 300 years. Unless there was a recommendation letter, foreign Nascent Soul cultivators would not be allowed to enter that secret realm without paying a sufficient price. Moreover, even if foreign Nascent Soul cultivators could enter that secret realm, they still had to hand over 30% of their gains in the secret realm to the Soul Formation forces when they came out. 30% might not seem like a lot, but the selection of the items was up to them. What if they happened to take a fancy to what you needed the most? Wouldn¡¯t it be all for nothing? So. To enter that secret realm, one had to have a recommendation letter. Otherwise, the risk was really uncontrollable. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression inevitably turned somewhat grim. It couldn¡¯t be said that he was cheated, but his mood was certainly not good either.. Chapter 540 - Chapter 540: Trade Session Ends, Heavenly Lord Speech, Demonic Calamity (2) Chapter 540: Trade Session Ends, Heavenly Lord Speech, Demonic Calamity (2) Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations He originally thought that it would be somewhere in the northern border. In the end, it was in the eastern end, and it was in such a secret area. If not for the fact that the two sides had already signed a Primordial Spirit contract, Jiang Chengxuan would really suspect that the information Pei Daoqi gave him was fake. ¡°Husband, what¡¯s wrong? Is there a problem?¡± At this moment, Shen Ruyan, who was beside him, noticed the strange expression on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face and immediately asked with concern. Jiang Chengxuan shook his head. It s nothing. I¡¯m just a little unhappy.¡± As he spoke, he told Shen Ruyan about the contents of the jade slip. After Shen Ruyan heard that, a trace of coldness flashed across her beautiful eyes. She said, ¡°Husband, Pei Daoqi is clearly lying to you on purpose. Let¡¯s see how I deal with him later.¡± Jiang Chengxuan shook his head again. ¡°There¡¯s no need to deliberately find trouble with him. After all, it¡¯s my fault for not being careful enough. I can¡¯t blame anyone else. We just need to know that this person can¡¯t be befriended in the future. If there¡¯s really a chance, I¡¯ll get back at him.¡± ¡°All right, then.¡± Hearing that, Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t insist. She knew her husband¡¯s character. Since he had said so, as his wife, she only needed to follow his wishes. Following that, more and more people stepped forward. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan also took the opportunity to exchange for some things that they needed. When the last person walked off the stage, the entire trading session came to an end. Buzz! At this moment, an extremely vast aura suddenly descended from the sky. Following that, a white-robed figure appeared in front of everyone. This figure seemed to be between reality and illusion. None of the Nascent Soul cultivators present could see his face clearly. However, at this moment, Su Qingchan, who was the host, suddenly bowed to the white-robed figure and said respectfully, ¡°Greetings, Shifu!¡± It turned out that the person who appeared in front of everyone was the true ruler of the Everlasting Palace, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain. ¡°Greetings, Heavenly Lord!¡± The group of Nascent Soul Perfected Lords also reacted at this moment and immediately bowed to the white-robed figure. ¡°All of you, rise.¡± As a gentle voice sounded. Everyone present felt a gentle force help them up. This shocked everyone present. It had to be known that there were many Nascent Soul cultivators present. In the end, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain only used a little power to make their bodies involuntarily straighten. From this, it could be seen that the difference between Soul Formation and Nascent Soul was like the difference between heaven and earth. Since this is a cultivation exchange organized by Everlasting Palace, 1 naturally have to show up.¡± At this moment, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain continued, ¡°Next, let me tell you some of my insights on cultivation.¡± Hearing Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain¡¯s words, everyone perked up. One had to know that Heavenly Lords were all mysterious beings. Usually, it was extremely difficult to even see them, let alone listen to their speech. Soon, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain¡¯s speech began. This time, he was talking about the cultivation pertaining to the Nascent Soul realm. Many people were mesmerized by the lecture. Some even had the opportunity to break through while listening to the lecture, attracting the attention of many people and envy. Although Jiang Chengxuan did not improve his cultivation, what Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain said this time also answered many of his doubts, making him clearer about the path he had to take next. On the other hand, Perfected Lord Flowing Snow, who was beside him, seemed to have gained some incredible enlightenment during the process of listening to the speech. She actually fell into a profound state. Jiang Chengxuan knew that this was an epiphany. This was definitely a huge opportunity for a cultivator. By the time Perfected Lord Flowing Snow came out of her epiphany, her cultivation should have improved. This lecture lasted for a total of three days. After talking about the cultivation pertaining to the Nascent Soul realm, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain talked about how to advance to Soul Formation. In short, if a cultivator wanted to advance to Soul Formation, the first thing they had to do was to let their divine sense reach a certain level to prepare for the transformation. Secondly, they had to have the ability to sense the spiritual Qi of heaven and earth. As everyone knew, there were many spiritual Qj of different elements in the world. It included wood, fire, water, earth, metal, lightning, wind, ice, and so on. What they had to do was to sense the spiritual Qi of heaven and earth that corresponded to their innate element. Only by doing these two things would you have a chance to make an attempt at Soul Formation. If you couldn¡¯t achieve both of the aforementioned aspects, then entering Soul Formation would be like chasing a flower reflected in the water or the moon in a mirror ¡ª essentially an impossible feat. ¡°Alright, this lecture will end here.¡± Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain said slowly. Next, there¡¯s something I need to remind everyone. It¡¯s about the demonic calamity in the Nine Essences World.¡± Hearing Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain¡¯s words, everyone, including Jiang Chengxuan, couldn¡¯t help but perk up. Obviously, at this moment, all the Nascent Soul cultivators knew about the demonic calamity that happened every 1,200 years. Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain continued, ¡°According to my calculations, this demonic calamity should erupt in ten years.¡± ¡°What? In ten years?¡± Everyone could not help but be shocked. Evidently, many people did not know that the demonic calamity was actually so close to them. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain nodded. Therefore, you have to make more preparations when you go back. This matter is not only related to your own safety, but also the safety of the entire Nine Essences cultivation world. Therefore, we can¡¯t be careless at all.¡± After a pause, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain continued, ¡°After Fellow Daoist Purple Flame and I deduce the approximate location of this demonic calamity, we will inform everyone. At that time, all families and sects above Foundation Establishment have to participate unconditionally. If anyone disobeys the order or retreats, I and Fellow Daoist Purple Flame will definitely not let them off easily.¡± Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain¡¯s tone was obviously a little stern. Hearing this, the Perfected Lords present could not help but look very serious. In the end, everyone stood up one after another, indicating that they already knew. At this moment, a Perfected Lord suddenly raised his doubts. What if the demon beasts suddenly started a demon beast riot while they were resisting the demonic calamity? It had to be known that at that time, all the strength of the human race would definitely be focused on resisting the demonic calamity. If the demon beasts took advantage of the situation, wouldn¡¯t the human race be in danger of being exterminated? The doubts raised by this Perfected Lord were also what everyone was worried about. After all, the demon beasts had fought with the human race for so many years. They would definitely not miss such an excellent opportunity. The most terrifying thing was that if the demon beasts directly joined forces with the demonic cultivators, the human race would really be in danger of being destroyed. Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain didn¡¯t look too worried. On the contrary, a faint smile appeared on his lips. Although they couldn¡¯t see his face, everyone could clearly feel that Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain was smiling. ¡°If the demon beasts really dare to do so at that time, then I must confess, it will be exactly what I¡¯m hoping for..¡± Chapter 542 - Chapter 542: Summon of the Heavenly Lord Everlasting Chapter 542: Summon of the Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain, Human Tribulation, Everlasting Jade Talisman (2) Translator: Henyee Translations , Editor: Henyee Translations Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain didn¡¯t say anything else. As his figure gradually disappeared in front of everyone, the cultivation exchange organized by the Everlasting Heavenly Palace almost ended. Just as Jiang Chengxuan and the others were about to leave the Everlasting Palace with Perfected Lord Xuan Yang and the others, the First Elder, Su Qingchan, suddenly called out to them. -Fellow Daoist Xuan Yang and Fellow Daoists Jiang and Shen, please wait for a moment.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Seeing Su Qingchan stopping them, Jiang Chengxuan, Xuan Yang, and the others all looked surprised. Su Qingchan, with a slight smile on her face, looked at Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Xuan Yang and said, ¡°My Shifu wishes to meet you. If the three of you have no other urgent matters to attend to, could you come with me to meet my Shifu?¡± Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain wants to see us? Jiang Chengxuan and the other two were tempted. In the next moment, they looked at each other. Then, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang smiled and nodded. ¡°Since Senior Everlasting Mountain wants to see us, we¡¯ll naturally go. Please lead the way for us.¡± Su Qingchan smiled and nodded. Then, she brought Jiang Chengxuan and the other two to where her Shifu, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain, was. In the Everlasting Hall. This was where Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain lived, and it was also where he used to cultivate in seclusion. When Jiang Chengxuan and Perfected Lord Xuan Yang arrived under Su Qingchan¡¯s lead, they realized that Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain had revealed his true appearance. He was a rather refined-looking man. At this moment, when he saw Jiang Chengxuan and the other two arrive, a smile appeared on his face. ¡°You¡¯re here.¡± With that said, he turned to Perfected Lord Xuan Yang and suddenly said, ¡°Young Fellow Xuan Yang, if I¡¯m not wrong, you¡¯re probably going to try to break through to Soul Formation soon, right? ¡°What?¡± Hearing Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Su Qingchan were all shocked. Especially Su Qingchan. As the first disciple of Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain, no one knew better than her how difficult it was for a Nascent Soul to break through to Soul Formation. At least until now, she had not grasped the slightest opportunity to advance to Soul Formation. It could also be said that she had no clue. However, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang was about to break through to Soul Formation. However, this did not mean that he would definitely be able to break through to Soul Formation. However, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang was already ahead of all the Nascent Soul cultivators. Perfected Lord Xuan Yang clearly did not expect Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain to see through his situation. He did not hide anything and nodded. ¡°That¡¯s right. If there are no accidents, I should try to break through to Soul Formation within three years.¡± These words shocked Jiang Chengxuan, Su Qingchan, and the others again. Since Perfected Lord Xuan Yang was so sure, it seemed like he was quite confident in doing it. However, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain was silent for a moment. Then, he sighed and said, ¡°Have you decided? You can put it off a little longer. If you can wait until the end of this demonic calamity, your chances of success will be higher.¡± Perfected Lord Xuan Yang shook his head. ¡°That won¡¯t be necessary.¡± After a pause, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang continued, ¡°If I retreat because of fear, I will sever my Dao heart. Even after the demonic calamity, my chances of success would still not be too high. Moreover, doing that is not in line with my Dao.¡± ¡°True.¡± Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain stared at Perfected Lord Xuan Yang for a long time. After a while. He nodded slightly. ¡°If that¡¯s the case, are you prepared for the human tribulation? It was different from breaking through to Golden Core and Nascent Soul. To advance to Soul Formation, the calamity he had to experience was not the Heavenly Tribulation, but the Human Tribulation. At that time, anyone who has a grudge against you and is still alive will immediately notice that you are about to break through to Soul Formation. Just like debtors, they would come after him to collect the debt. As long as they appeared, it would trigger all kinds of negative emotions in your heart. Guilt, regret, fear, self-blame, and so on. If you can overcome these emotions, the inner demon will be eliminated. If you can¡¯t or even sink deeper into these emotions, the inner demon will grow stronger. It will devour your entire body and mind, ruining your hundreds or thousands of years of cultivation. In fact, your body and soul will be destroyed and you will never reincarnate! And this is only one of the human tribulations. Other than those who once had a grudge against you, there will naturally be many people in this world who don¡¯t want to see you reach Soul Formation, including the demon beasts. Moreover, you will have almost no ability to resist their attacks. Therefore, in order to successfully pass the Human Tribulation and become a Heavenly Lord, a guardian was indispensable. This was also the main reason why most cultivators had a Dao companion. Without the protection and help of fellow Daoists, there were very, very few people who could walk the path alone and achieve great success in the end. Perfected Lord Xuan Yang could not help but nod when he heard Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain¡¯s words. ¡°I should be 90% confident in the first wave of human tribulation. On the other hand, for the second wave of the human tribulation, I might need the help of Senior Everlasting Mountain, Ziyan, and the other seniors. At that time, I hope you can help me. When I reach Soul Formation, I will definitely do my best to resist the demonic tribulation with Senior and the others. At the same time, I will definitely not forget your kindness.¡± At the end, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang bowed to Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain with an extremely serious expression. When Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain saw this, he smiled kindly. ¡°Young Fellow Xuan Yang, there¡¯s no need to be so polite. As Heavenly Lords of the human race, we naturally have the obligation to help you. After all, if you can become a Heavenly Lord, it will be a good thing for me and Fellow Daoist Purple Flame. At the very least, it will relieve us of a lot of burden. At the same time, helping you is also helping our human race. I only hope that after you reach Soul Formation, you won¡¯t forget your identity as a human. In the future, if you encounter juniors who have the chance to advance to Soul Formation, you can provide them with some protection like us. That¡¯s enough.¡± ¡°Yes, I will remember your instructions!¡± ¡°Good!¡± Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain smiled and nodded. As he spoke, his gaze landed on Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°I see that your foundation is not bad. In the future, you might be able to make an attempt at the Soul Formation Realm. Therefore, I called you here to form a good relationship with you in advance.¡± Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain waved his hand. Two white jade talismans appeared in front of them. ¡°These two talismans are called the Everlasting Jade Talisman. They can help you resist a Soul Formation attack. When you return, you only need to refine this talisman. When you are in dire danger, this talisman will automatically protect its owner.¡± This scene once again shocked Su Qingchan. It was not too shocking that Perfected Lord Xuan Yang could break through to Soul Formation. She didn¡¯t expect Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to have the potential to reach Soul Formation in her Shifu¡¯s eyes. This was really¡­ While Su Qingchan was secretly shocked, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had already recovered from their senses. Without any hesitation, the couple immediately bowed and thanked Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain. ¡°Thank you for the treasure, Senior Changshan!¡± However, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain smiled and waved his hand. ¡°Don¡¯t stand on ceremony with me. You only need to cultivate well. If you have a chance of reaching Soul Formation in the future, don¡¯t forget to protect your people..¡± Chapter 543 - Chapter 543: Liu Linglong and Shen Daoming Core Chapter 543: Liu Linglong and Shen Daoming Core Formation, Jiang Chengxuan Breaks Through to Level 5 Talisman Master, System Reward Translator: Henyee Translations 1 Editor: Henyee Translations It was obvious that the Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain had high hopes for Jiang Chengxuan and his wife. It was the same as Purple Flame and Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean they had come into contact with that day. What Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain and the others cared about was no longer their small sect. Instead, they cared about the human race as a whole. Things like suppressing the younger generation or being afraid that you would threaten their interests when you grew up did not exist. On the contrary, they couldn¡¯t wait for a junior to rise and shoulder the responsibility of supporting the human race with them. It was also because of this that the sects and families of the northern border admired and respected Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain from the bottom of their hearts. And this admiration and respect was definitely not purely because of their strength. Instead, it stemmed from their character and what they had done for the entire human race. At this moment, the Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain did not keep Jiang Chengxuan and the other two. He immediately asked Su Qingchan to send them away. When Su Qingchan returned, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain couldn¡¯t help but look at her and smile. ¡°Qingchan, don¡¯t you feel pressured? Or do you think I think too highly of them?¡± ¡°Of course not.¡± Su Qingchan immediately shook her head with a smile. ¡°Shifu, you value them because they have a reason to be valued by you. I won¡¯t be jealous, let alone resentful. As for feeling pressured¡­¡± Su Qingchan smiled again and said, ¡°What pressure can be greater than when my Golden Core shattered and my cultivation was obliterated? Although I¡¯m a little envious of their achievements, However, I won¡¯t compare myself to them. I just have to cultivate according to my own rhythm.¡± ¡°Not bad, not bad.¡± Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain nodded in relief. ¡°Qingchan, with such a temperament, your future achievements will definitely not be inferior to mine. At that time, come with me to be Xuan Yang¡¯s Dao guardian. ¡°Yes, Shifu.¡± Su Qingchan immediately nodded in agreement. At the same time. After Jiang Chengxuan and the others left Everlasting Palace, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang also asked them for help. Three years later, he hoped that the two of them could go to the Hidden Sword Palace and be his Dao guardian. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan naturally wouldn¡¯t refuse. After flying back for about ten days, they temporarily separated and returned to their respective sects and families. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan returned to Mount Mystic Tai. As soon as they returned, the couple felt that the spiritual qi on the mountain had become abnormally active. Soon, the sky above Mount Mystic Tai began to turn dark, and silver lightning appeared. Is someone about to transcend the tribulation? Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were rather happy. Soon, the two of them saw Liu Linglong in a pink dress flying out of Mount Mystic Tai. Behind her were Jiang Anran, Shen Yuanlong, Tang Baisheng, and many elders of the Jiang family. Obviously, they were there for Liu Linglong. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. The two of them immediately flew over. The Jiang family had already prepared very detailed information and precautions regarding how to transcend the tribulation. At the same time, there were many treasures used to transcend the tribulation in the Jiang family. As long as one successfully condensed a Golden Core, they could obtain these treasures in advance to transcend the tribulation. Therefore, Liu Linglong¡¯s tribulation could be said to be quite smooth. There were no accidents. When Liu Linglong returned from her tribulation, Jiang Chengxuan told everyone what he had learned during his trip to the Everlasting Palace. At the same time, he ordered everyone to closely monitor the movements of the demonic cultivators. Once there were any discoveries or traces, they had to be dealt with and resolved immediately. If there was something that could not be resolved, they could inform him immediately. In this regard, everyone naturally accepted the order solemnly. After a while. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan returned to Xuanming Peak. Jiang Chengxuan immediately tried to refine a level 5 talisman. He wanted to see if he could successfully break through to level 5 before Perfected Lord Xuan Yang advanced to Soul Formation. Fortunately, when Jiang Chengxuan was about to start making level 5 talismans, he suddenly realized that the Fortune Talisman Brush he had obtained from the system had turned red. This meant that if he used this brush to draw talismans at this moment, then he would possess an enormous amount of luck. Over the years, his Fortune Talisman Brush had changed color dozens of times. Only nine times did the color change to a red representing good luck. And these nine times, he had drawn talismans that exceeded his level of talisman- making. Now that his Fortune Talisman Brush had turned red again, it should be able to help him advance to level 5. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan took out a large pile of talisman-making materials. He planned to use these materials to try to draw a level 5 Illusion Talisman first. This was a talisman that could make a cultivator fall into an illusion. The main reason why he chose to draw this talisman was because it was relatively easy to draw. At the very least, it was less difficult than the teleportation talisman and the void talisman.. Chapter 544 - Chapter 544: Liu Linglong and Shen Daoming Core Chapter 544: Liu Linglong and Shen Daoming Core Formation, Jiang Chengxuan Breaks Through to Level 5 Talisman Master, System Reward (2) Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations He only needed to have a relatively strong Primordial Spirit cultivation. Coincidentally, Jiang Chengxuan, who had the Primordial Spirit Treasure, the Vast Heaven Divine Jade, and the Primordial Spirit cultivation method, had already steadily reached the late-stage Nascent Soul in terms of Primordial Spirit. The success rate of making this talisman should be several times higher than the teleportation talisman and the void talisman. Swoosh! Several months passed in the blink of an eye. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s talisman-making material suddenly burned. This made Jiang Chengxuan sigh. This was the fourth time he had failed to make the talisman. However, from this, he had gained many experiences and insights. The next time, he should have a success rate of about 20 to 40%. He did not waste time for nothing. After Jiang Chengxuan cleaned up the trash, he took out another set of talisman-making materials. As the Fortune Talisman Brush in his hand lit up, Jiang Chengxuan started drawing the Illusion Talisman for the fifth time. Time passed day by day. Another few months passed. As a hazy halo in front of Jiang Chengxuan suddenly converged into a jade talisman, a smile finally appeared on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face. After spending more than half a year, he finally succeeded in drawing this Illusion Talisman. [Ding.] At the same time, a familiar system voice sounded in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. [Congratulations, host. You have reached level 5 talisman master. You have obtained a Death Substitution Talisman and a Level 6 array talisman, the Constellation Talisman.] The Death Substitution Talisman was the same as the talisman he had obtained in the ruin that day. It had the ability to block a death tribulation for its master. As for the Level 6 Array Talisman, the Constellation Talisman, it was a talisman that worked as an array. Once activated, this talisman could guide the power of the stars in the sky and form a temporary protective array. Under such protection, even a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord would not be able to break it in a short period of time. It had to be said that the two items rewarded by the system were things he needed very much at the moment. At the critical moment, it could play a huge role. In the next moment, Jiang Chengxuan did not stop making talismans. Instead, he took out a large batch of talisman-making materials from his body. This time, he planned to try drawing a teleportation talisman and a void talisman. These two talismans were support-type talismans. However, it was undeniable that if it was successfully drawn, it could also play a big role at certain times. Just like that, another two years passed. Because he had already successfully drawn the Illusion Talisman, in the next two years, after several failures, Jiang Chengxuan finally succeeded in drawing the Teleportation Talisman and the Void Talisman. With these two talismans, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s ability to deal with various situations had increased greatly. It was also worth mentioning that Shen Ruyan¡¯s brother, Shen Daoming, had finally formed his Golden Core half a year ago. His lifespan had increased to 800 years. At the same time, the head of the family, Jiang Renyi, Jiang Renchuan, Jiang Yuncheng, Jiang Yunrou, and the others had also improved greatly. Among them, Jiang Renyi and Jiang Yuncheng had successfully advanced to the ninth level of Violet Palace three months ago. They could already start preparing for the Core Formation. If everything went smoothly, the two of them should be able to advance to Golden Core before the demonic calamity. As for Jiang Renchuan, Jiang Yunrou, and the other juniors of the Jiang family, Although their cultivation levels had not reached the Core Formation bottleneck, they were not far from it. If everything went well, they should have a chance of forming the Core in the next few decades. After all, with the Jiang family¡¯s current strength, it was not difficult to provide them with sufficient Core Formation resources. As long as they contributed enough and no one competed with them, even if they unfortunately failed once, they could still have a second chance. After all, Core Formation was different from Foundation Establishment cultivators without Foundation Establishment Pills. As long as the breakthrough started, there would only be two outcomes. They would either live or die. For cultivators forming the Core, as long as they did not really take the step of condensing a core, even if they failed, they could still condense a False Core. At most, they would injure their vitality, but their lives would not be in danger. Unless you had already begun to condense your Core and your Golden Core had already formed. In that case, there was really no turning back. Of course, only Jiang Renchuan and Jiang Yunrou could receive special treatment. They had followed the Jiang family all the way from the rock bottom. The hard work and sweat they had put in was definitely not something those juniors of the Jiang family could compare to. Similarly, the contributions and connections they had accumulated in the family were dozens or even hundreds of times more than the other members of the Jiang family. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan had just put away the talismans he had drawn when the quiet room he was in was touched. Needless to say, there was no one else who would trigger the restriction in his room other than his wife, Shen Ruyan. That was the case. When Jiang Chengxuan went to open the door, it was his wife, Shen Ruyan, standing outside. ¡°Husband, did you forget something?¡± Jiang Chengxuan had just opened the door when Shen Ruyan asked him with a smile. This stunned Jiang Chengxuan. Soon, he reacted and immediately asked, ¡°Wife, are you talking about the matter of guarding Senior Xuan Yang?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded. ¡°Just now, Fellow Daoist Yan sent me a message. She said that Senior Xuan Yang will officially begin to break through to Soul Formation in a month. If there¡¯s nothing else we need to do, let¡¯s set off.¡± ¡°Hmm? He¡¯s going to break through to Soul Formation in a month?¡± Jiang Chengxuan immediately calculated the time and realized that it was a few months earlier than expected. But thinking about it, it made sense. This kind of thing naturally could not be done according to plan. If it could be brought forward, naturally, those people who wanted to stop him would not be able to grasp the best opportunity. Although it could not really avoid the arrival of the Human Tribulation, it could reduce the difficulty of the Human Tribulation by a little. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately nodded at Shen Ruyan. ¡°Pm almost done here. There¡¯s no time to lose. Let¡¯s go over directly.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the couple quickly left Xuanming Peak together. After instructing Tang Baisheng, Jiang Renyi, and the others who were in charge of guarding Mount Mystic Tai, they quickly flew towards the Hidden Sword Palace. A few days later. When Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan arrived at the Hidden Sword Palace, they realized that many protective arrays had been activated. There were also some arrays to conceal the heavenly secrets. It should be to prevent those from deducting the exact time of Perfected Lord Xuan Yang¡¯s breakthrough. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, Fellow Daoist Shen¡­¡± At this moment, outside the guest hall of the Hidden Sword Palace, Yan Wushuang and Earth Walker walked in. When they saw Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, they immediately cupped their fists gratefully. ¡°Thank you for coming to the Hidden Sword Palace to protect Senior Brother Xuan Yang. Senior Brother Xuan Yang is currently in a critical moment of seclusion, so he can¡¯t come out to see you. On behalf of Senior Brother Xuan Yang, we will thank the two of you first. Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately shook their heads. ¡°The two of you are too polite. Not to mention that Senior Xuan Yang has done us a favor, you two have also taken care of our Jiang family. This is nothing at all.¡± More and more cultivators arrived. That included Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s good friends. Perfected Lord Flowing Snow and Perfected Lord Star Sea. Other than that, there were also some cultivators they did not know. They were all Nascent Soul Perfected Lords. Several days passed. Three extremely powerful auras descended into the Hidden Sword Palace. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan knew two of them. They were Perfected Lord Wind Cloud from the Purple Sun Palace and Su Qingchan from the Everlasting Palace. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan soon found out about the identity of the other person. It was Sword Lord Azure Blue, the personal disciple of Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean. A true sword cultivator.. Chapter 546 - Chapter 546: Perfected Lord Xuan Yangs Tribulation, Chapter 546: Perfected Lord Xuan Yang¡¯s Tribulation, Level 6 Demon Sovereign¡¯s Destruction (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing this, the three Xie brothers outside the Hidden Sword Palace immediately heaved a sigh of relief. At that moment, they did not hesitate. The three of them immediately took out an array plate. After injecting enough Dharmic powers, an extremely powerful flame immediately erupted from the three array discs. There was a loud bang. The flames landed on the Mountain-protecting Array of the Hidden Sword Palace again. It caused a ripple. In the next moment, the three people of the Xie family put away the array discs in their hands and started to attack for the last time. In an instant, three extremely dazzling saber beams slashed at the Mountain-protecting Array. It caused the surface of the Mountain-protecting Array to immediately flicker. Fortunately, the array quickly calmed down. As promised, the three Xie brothers did not attack again. The eldest son of the Xie family cupped his fists and bowed in the direction of the Hidden Sword Palace. ¡°This matter ends here. The grudges between our two families will be written off. We won¡¯t stay any longer. Goodbye!¡± With that, the three brothers of the Xie family did not stay any longer and quickly disappeared. Seeing this, the expressions of Jiang Chengxuan and the others began to turn solemn. This was because they knew that with the departure of the Xie brothers, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang¡¯s tribulation had only just begun. Time passed slowly. In the blink of an eye, a month had passed. At that moment, the majestic aura in the cave abode where Perfected Lord Xuan Yang was in seclusion became heavier. Indistinctly, it seemed to want to envelop this world. At this moment, illusory figures appeared in the divine senses of Jiang Chengxuan and the others. Those were¡­? Jiang Chengxuan and the others couldn¡¯t help but freeze. They instantly recognized that those illusory figures were not real lives, but a combination of some consciousness or will. ¡°That¡¯s the enemy my senior brother killed in the past.¡± At this moment, Yan Wushuang suddenly said, ¡°At this moment, they are just some remnant consciousness gathered under the influence of my senior brother¡¯s tribulation. They won¡¯t last long. Their only use is to trigger the inner demons in my senior brother¡¯s heart. For this round, you and I can¡¯t interfere. Everything will depend on my senior brother.¡± Hmm? A combination of remnant consciousness? In that case, this would be the debt of the past. Regardless of whether the other party was still alive or not, the tribulation would turn them into a real but illusory form and appear in front of you, or rather, in your consciousness. It would arouse your inner demons. If he could pass this round, it¡¯d be fine. However, if he could not pass, everything would be over. Unknowingly, there was a hint of nervousness on Yan Wushuang and Earth Walker¡¯s faces. Although they were very confident in their senior brother, it was hard to say if there would be any variables in the tribulation. It was natural for them to be worried. Swoosh! At this moment, an invisible sword qi suddenly appeared in the air. The sword qi landed on the illusory figures and immediately killed them one by one. Waves of angry and resentful wails suddenly sounded in the air. Accompanied by all kinds of hatred, anger, unwillingness, and other negative emotions, Jiang Chengxuan and the others, who were in the Mountain-protecting Array, felt inexplicably frustrated. This was because they were slightly affected by this tribulation. This also surprised Jiang Chengxuan and the others. They were separated by so many defenses and barriers, and those were not specifically targeted at them. However, they were still affected. One could imagine how terrifying what Perfected Lord Xuan Yang was facing was. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± At this moment, some disciples of the Hidden Sword Palace looked pained. Seeing this, Yan Wushuang and Earth Walker¡¯s faces turned serious. They knew what was going on. Without a word, they immediately raised their hands and cast a few spells. In an instant, beams of green light immediately fell from the array. When the green light landed on the Hidden Sword Palace disciples, their painful expressions immediately returned to normal. Chi! Chi! Chi! At the same time, the sword qi outside the array became more and more domineering and sharp. In just a moment, most of the illusory figures that appeared in everyone¡¯s divine consciousness disappeared. From the looks of it, it would not be long before they were all destroyed by the sword qi. Boom! However, at this moment, an incomparably huge dragon claw that emitted a supreme might suddenly slapped down in the direction of the Hidden Sword Palace. Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! The terrifying might directly caused the surrounding air to be oppressive. One could clearly see that in the center of the collision, huge air currents were constantly twisting. The entire Hidden Sword Palace seemed to be unable to withstand this terrifying might. Not only did the light of the entire Mountain-protecting Array begin to dim, but even the entire Hidden Sword Palace began to shake slightly. ¡°It¡¯s the Black Flood Dragon Demon Sovereign!¡± Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Perfected Lord Flowing Snow, Yan Wushuang, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud and the others recognized the dragon claw and the terrifying aura it emitted. Unexpectedly, at this moment, a Level 6 Demon Sovereign actually showed up. At that moment, be it Jiang Chengxuan, Yan Wushuang, or Perfected Lord Wind Cloud, their expressions turned abnormally solemn. Facing a Level 6 Demon Sovereign, they knew very well that it was impossible for them to withstand it alone. Even if there was the Mountain-protecting Array, it was not very useful. If they wanted to stop a Level 6 Demon Sovereign, they had to have a big shot of the same level. ¡°Sigh, Black Flood Dragon, aren¡¯t you being too anxious?¡± At this moment, a sigh suddenly resounded in the sky above the Hidden Sword Palace. Immediately after, a palm that was like white jade suddenly stretched out from the void. In an instant, it collided with the huge dragon claw. Rumble! In an instant, endless energy wreaked havoc. In particular, a pitch-black spatial rift appeared at the center of the contact. One could imagine how terrifying the power erupting from the two of them was. ¡°Everlasting Mountain, it¡¯s you again.¡± A cold and low roar suddenly sounded in the sky. ¡°Why? Are you here to fight me again because you haven¡¯t had enough last time?¡± Accompanied by a chuckle, a grand figure that seemed to have split the world apart suddenly rushed into the sky. At this moment, the world seemed to be swallowed by endless light. At this moment, no one dared to look up at the sky. They could only judge that the battle between the two sides was still in an extremely intense state through the huge explosions in the sky. ¡°Destroy them!¡± Suddenly, a majestic roar resounded in the sky. Immediately after, huge figures appeared out of the void. They were all level 5 demon emperors with abnormally valiant auras. Huh? Seeing this, the eyes of Jiang Chengxuan and the others in the Hidden Sword Palace suddenly focused. In the next moment, Perfected Lord Flowing Snow, Perfected Lord Star Sea, and some other mid-stage Nascent Soul Perfected Lords began to jointly support the Mountain-protecting Array of the Hidden Sword Palace under the lead of Yan Wushuang and Earth Walker. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! With the addition of so many Perfected Lords, the power of the entire Hidden Sword Palace¡¯s Mountain-protecting Array immediately Increased by more than ten times. Rays of light flickered. There was a loud bang. The level 5 demon emperors that appeared began to ruthlessly attack the Mountain-protecting Array.. Chapter 547 - Chapter 547: Intense Battle, Demonic Cultivator Appears, Betraying the Human Race? Chapter 547: Intense Battle, Demonic Cultivator Appears, Betraying the Human Race? Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! In an instant, countless flames exploded on the Mountain-protecting Array. The Mountain-protecting Array kept flowing with light, trying to block all the attacks. ¡°ROAR!¡± Squeak. At the same time. Among the demon emperors, three extremely powerful figures suddenly appeared above. It was a fire phoenix, a white tiger, and a black flood dragon. They were the three famous peak demon emperors of the demon beast race. Phoenix Bright Warrior, White Slash Deity, and Heaven¡¯s Dark Nemesis. Like Perfected Lord Wind Cloud, Su Qingchan, and Sword Lord Azure Blue, they had all reached the peak of Nascent Soul. Furthermore, in some aspects, they were even stronger than Perfected Lord Wind Cloud and the other two. At that moment, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud, Su Qingchan and Azure Blue knew that they had to make a move as well. Otherwise, when they joined forces with the other Demon Emperors, the Mountain-protecting Array might not be able to withstand it. At the thought of this, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud, Su Qingchan, and Sword Lord Azure Blue no longer hesitated. After telling Yan Wushuang and the others, they left the Mountain-protecting Array and faced the three peak demon emperors. BOOM! Shriek¡ª It was a collision that was even more powerful than the combined forces of the demon beasts. The commotion caused by the battle between the six who had reached the peak of Nascent Soul was almost second only to the battle between the two Soul Formation big shots. In just an instant, countless mountains collapsed. The forest turned to dust. The river was cut in half. Coupled with the collision between the other demon emperors and Yan Wushuang and the others, The area within a radius of a few hundred miles had turned into a no man¡¯s land. As long as any living being below level 5 entered, they would be completely turned to dust by the aftershock of the impact. BOOM! It was at this moment, an extremely cunning and overwhelmingly domineering sword light, also filled with endless evil, fiercely struck down upon the protective array. Squeak squeak¡ª An extremely ear-piercing sound sounded. This is¡­? Everyone¡¯s expressions changed. They instantly recognized that the owner of the sword was a cultivator who cultivated a demonic cultivation technique. ¡°Who is it?¡± The eyes of Yan Wushuang and the others instantly turned abnormally cold. Their gazes quickly searched the surroundings, soon focusing on a middle-aged man in linen clothes. ¡°It¡¯s you? Heavenly Sword Demon Lord!¡± At that moment, even Perfected Lord Wind Cloud and the other two who were fighting with all their might against the three peak demon emperors frowned. It was actually this person. This was going to be troublesome. They knew very well that this Heavenly Sword Demon Lord was also a cultivator at the peak of Nascent Soul like them. However, the only thing they did not expect was that he actually had the guts to appear here. Wasn¡¯t he afraid that the Soul Formation Heavenly Lord on their side would slap him to death? Clang! Just as everyone thought this, they saw a pitch-black demon sword suddenly appear in Heavenly Sword Demon Lord¡¯s hand. In just an instant, countless demonic qi gathered on the demonic sword. An extremely evil, violent, and cold aura burst out of the sword. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who were inside the Mountain-protecting Array, couldn¡¯t help but narrow their eyes. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Yan, Fellow Daoist Earth Walker, let us deal with those two.¡± With that, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan arrived outside the Mountain-protecting Array without any hesitation. This also puzzled many cultivators present. Did Jiang Chengxuan just say two? Were there two people? Did he say it wrong or did they hear it wrong? Just as this thought flashed through everyone¡¯s minds, they heard a loud bang outside the Mountain-protecting Array. Squeak squeak¡ª Accompanied by a series of dense black saber Qi, everyone realized that there was actually a peak Nascent Soul demonic cultivator hidden on the other side of Heavenly Sword Demon Lord. ¡°That person? He¡¯s the Heavenly Saber Demon Lord!¡± Someone recognized that person. Immediately, many people present could not help but gasp. If two demonic cultivators at the peak of Nascent Soul suddenly attacked the Mountain-protecting Array, it would definitely cause a considerable burden to their array. Boom! At the same time, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who came out of the Mountain-protecting Array, faced the Heavenly Sword Demon Lord and the Heavenly Saber Demon Lord. Clang! The moment Jiang Chengxuan came up, he took out his Golden Void Sword. In an instant, a black and a gold sword light intertwined in the air and fought. In the blink of an eye, the two swords were sent flying. All the cultivators in the Hidden Sword Palace were shocked. They did not expect that Jiang Chengxuan, who was only at the mid-stage Nascent Soul, could actually be on par with Heavenly Sword Demon Lord. This combat power was really¡­ Before they could think further, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body suddenly grew taller. Roar! There seemed to be the roar of a dragon and elephant in the air. Immediately after, an extremely powerful aura burst forth from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body.. Chapter 548 - Chapter 548: Intense Battle, Demonic Cultivator Appears, Chapter 548: Intense Battle, Demonic Cultivator Appears, Betraying the Human Race? (2) Translator. Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations The terrifying power directly squeezed the surrounding air until it deformed and exploded, emitting a muffled bang. Demon Suppressing Fist Technique! Without any hesitation, the Dharmic power in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body was all channeled to his right fist. In an instant, an extremely dazzling fist aura shot out from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s right hand. At the same time, behind him. Green, red, yellow, white, and blue lights instantly flashed past the Heavenly Sword Demon Lord. Before the Heavenly Sword Demon Lord could react, he felt an indescribable weakness in his Primordial Spirit, body, and Dharmic power. This immediately changed his expression. There was no time to think. He immediately gathered all his Dharmic power and injected it into the demon sword in his hand. Buzz, buzz, buzz! The Demon Sword immediately emitted an extremely deep black light. It actually dyed the area within a radius of dozens of kilometers black. Shriek¡ª At this moment, a dark and deep sword beam instantly cut through the air. Just as it was about to collide with the fist aura that was attacking him, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly raised his hand. In the next moment, a huge mountain that flickered with Dual Polarity Divine Light suddenly flew out of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body. There was a loud bang. The flying sword slashed out by the Heavenly Sword Demon Lord was instantly suppressed at the bottom of the mountain after being illuminated by the light. ¡°What?¡± This scene immediately made the Heavenly Sword Demon Lord¡¯s expression change drastically. He did not expect Jiang Chengxuan to have such a move. This Dual Polarity Divine Light was the nemesis of all metal-element Dharma treasures in the world. His Demon Sword was naturally within this range. Damn it! The Heavenly Sword Demon Lord cursed in his heart. In the next moment, his hands quickly formed seals. Behind him, countless black sword qi suddenly condensed. They were densely packed. In the blink of an eye, there were hundreds and thousands of them. In the end, he suddenly fused these black sword Qi. Many sword Qi suddenly condensed into one. In an instant, a pitch-black sword Qi that was 700 feet long slashed at Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s fist aura. Boom! There was a sudden explosion in the air. Fist aura and sword qi intertwined. Soon, the 700-foot-long black sword qi began to retreat in defeat. This made the Heavenly Sword Demon Lord¡¯s expression change again. He didn¡¯t expect Jiang Chengxuan to have actually mastered a fist technique that was specially targeted at demonic cultivators. Most importantly, the attacks of his Dao companion, Shen Ruyan, were also very effective against demonic cultivators. If the two of them really went all out and used all their trump cards, they might really be able to defeat the couple. The reason why they came this time round was to stop Perfected Lord Xuan Yang from breaking through to Soul Formation. However, looking at the current situation, it would probably be very difficult for the two of them to achieve anything. Thinking of this, the Heavenly Sword Demon Lord immediately had the intention to retreat. After all, they had taken a huge risk this time. Once Perfected Lord Wind Cloud and the others were free from the entanglement of the demon emperors, it would be almost impossible for them to leave. At that moment, the Heavenly Sword Demon Lord¡¯s Dharmic power surged within him, and he unleashed another immense black sword Qj towards Jiang Chengxuan As for him, he quickly retreated and flew into the sky in the blink of an eye. On the other side, the Heavenly Saber Demon Lord, who was fighting Shen Ruyan, did not intend to stay any longer. After slashing out a huge astral blade, he quickly fled into the distance with the Heavenly Sword Demon Lord. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not chase after them. After all, their goal here was to Guard Xuan Yang, not to kill. As demonic cultivators at the peak of Nascent Soul, the Heavenly Sword Demon Lord and the Heavenly Saber Demon Lord were clearly not easy to kill. Even if the couple had special methods to deal with demonic cultivators, it was no exception. BOOM! After blocking the attacks of the Heavenly Sword Demon Lord and the Heavenly Sword Demon Lord, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately looked at the six people fighting in the air. Right now, with the addition of the two of them, if they could take the opportunity to take down one or two demon emperors, it would be extremely beneficial to Perfected Lord Xuan Yang and the human race. The three peak demon emperors, Phoenix Bright Warrior and White Slash Deity, who were fighting Perfected Lord Wind Cloud and Su Qingchan, clearly sensed the situation on Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s side. This made the hearts of the three demon emperors tremble. As a black flood dragon, Heaven¡¯s Dark Nemesis said angrily, ¡°How long do you want to wait? Could it be that you really plan to let Xuan Yang successfully advance to Soul Formation?¡± As soon as it finished speaking, three figures with auras that were not inferior to Perfected Lord Wind Cloud and the others suddenly appeared in the void. This is¡­ Everyone was shocked. This was because they recognized that the three figures that appeared in front of them were actually human cultivators! Furthermore, each of them had reached the ninth level of Nascent Soul! ¡°Feng Wuji, Daoist Kun Jian, Feng Xingchen, it¡¯s you three! Su Qingchan, who was fighting the three demons, immediately recognized the three of them. This immediately caused her beautiful eyes to be filled with anger. Perfected Lord Wind Cloud and Sword Lord Azure Blue¡¯s expressions were dark as well. They really did not expect that there would be peak Nascent Soul cultivators of the human race among the people coming to stop Perfected Lord Xuan Yang. Moreover, from the looks of it, they had clearly joined forces with the demons. This was really difficult to accept. Sword Lord Azure Blue suddenly said, ¡°Fellow Daoists, if I¡¯m not wrong, there doesn¡¯t seem to be any hatred between you and Fellow Daoist Xuan Yang in the past, right? Why are you doing this?¡± However, Feng Wuji, Daoist Kun Jian, and Feng Xingchen did not answer Sword Lord Azure Blue¡¯s question. Their gazes turned to the three demon emperors. Feng Wuji said, ¡°Phoenix Bright Warrior, White Slash Deity, Heaven¡¯s Dark Nemesis, we¡¯ll help you this time. Don¡¯t forget what you promised us back then.¡± ¡°Hahaha! Of course!¡± Phoenix Bright Warrior suddenly laughed heartily. ¡°As long as you can help us stop Xuan Yang from breaking through to Soul Formation, we demons will give you all the spiritual items you want. Moreover, as long as you truly and sincerely submit to us, my demon race will certainly not treat your human race, led by you, unfairly in the future. ¡°What?¡± When they suddenly heard Phoenix Bright Warrior¡¯s words, Su Qingchan, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud, Sword Lord Azure Blue, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and the others were shocked. Perfected Lord Wind Cloud¡¯s expression turned cold as he said coldly, ¡°Feng Wuji, how dare you join the demon race and betray the human race!¡± They really did not expect that as the strongest few in the human race below Soul Formation, they would actually choose to join the demon race at such a critical moment. This was a huge blow to the morale of the entire human race. What were they after? Soul Formation resource or Soul Formation cultivation technique? As long as they contributed enough, the Soul Formation Heavenly Lords of the human race would not be stingy with giving them these. There was no need for Feng Wuji and the others to go so far as to join the demons. Even if they could really obtain the resources needed to break through to Soul Formation from the demons, so what? Did they think that they could survive their Soul Formation Tribulation after betraying the human race? However, Feng Wuji and the other two were not affected by Perfected Lord Wind Cloud¡¯s words at all. Daoist Kun Jian, who had an iron sword on his back, suddenly said indifferently, ¡°We didn¡¯t betray the human race. We just chose a path that we thought was right..¡± Chapter 549 - Chapter 549: Ideological Differences, The Attacker Chapter 549: Ideological Differences, The Attacker Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°You didn¡¯t betray the human race?¡± Perfected Lord Wind Cloud¡¯s expression could not help but turn colder. ¡°Then I really want to hear what the correct path you¡¯re referring to is.¡± Daoist Kun Jian and Feng Wuji looked at each other. Finally, FengXingchen said, ¡°You should know the situation of our human race better than us. Do you think that with the current situation of our human race, there will really be hope in the future?¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± Perfected Lord Wind Cloud, Su Qingchan, and Sword Lord Azure Blue. Everyone, including Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, changed their expressions. They never expected to hear such words from Feng Xingchen, a Ninth Level Nascent Soul cultivator. What did he mean by the human race having no hope in the future? The most terrifying thing was that even cultivators at the ninth level of Nascent Soul like Feng Xingchen, Feng Wuji, and Daoist Kun Jian had such thoughts. What about the others? Did they have the same thoughts? Or even worse? At this moment, everyone couldn¡¯t help but feel a shadow cast over their hearts If many people had such thoughts, it would definitely be fatal to the morale of the human race. In fact, it was extremely possible for the human race to split because of this. Wait! Split? Suddenly, Su Qingchan, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud, Sword Lord Azure Blue, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan seemed to have thought of something and their pupils constricted. Su Qingchan looked at Feng Wuji and the other two and said in an abnormally cold tone, ¡°So, you decided to join the demons. Because you want us humans to submit to the demons and be enslaved by them? For this, you even attack a fellow Daoist of the human race who has a chance of reaching Soul Formation? Is this what you mean by the correct path?¡± Facing Su Qingchan¡¯s question, Feng Wuji, Daoist Kun Jian, and Feng Xingchen did not refute. On the contrary, their expressions were surprisingly calm. This made Jiang Chengxuan, Su Qingchan, and the others¡¯ hearts sink. They knew that the faith of Feng Wuji and the other two was already incomparably firm. They wouldn¡¯t be convinced by just a few words. At this moment, in their hearts, nothing was more important than continuing the flame of the human race even if it meant they had to be enslaved. This was already a serious difference in philosophy. Even if Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain and the others came, they would not be able to convince them. Unless they could see the strength of the human race when combined. But was that possible now? Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but curse in his heart. He did not agree with Feng Wuji and the others¡¯ philosophy. Looking at the history of his previous life and the development of the human race in this world, as long as one submitted, he would suffer. How could a race without a soul, without the courage, and without the fearless will to die speak of hope? How could they rise? It was impossible. No matter who it was, no matter what race it was, as long as they lost their hope, even if they still existed, living was no different from death. On the contrary, if they were brave and fought to the end, This kind of belief and spirit meant that even in difficult situations and being weaker, enemies would still be cautious and not dare to press too hard. Even if the forefathers fell one by one, the will they passed down would never perish. There is hope for the descendants. In the future, there might be a chance to break the barriers and pierce through the darkness. So¡­ In Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s opinion, there was actually nothing more to say between them. Indeed. That was because in the next moment, Feng Wuji, Daoist Kun Jian, and Feng Xingchen had already attacked Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who were blocking their way. BOOM! At this moment, three extremely powerful auras suddenly burst out from Feng Wuji and the other two. A green flying sword, an iron sword, and a spear appeared in the sky and attacked Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Seeing this scene, the couple¡¯s eyes could not help but constrict. In the next moment, they no longer held back. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure instantly grew to 500 feet, and with his True Treasure, the Deep Earth Halberd, he unleashed an extremely heavy aura and fiercely smashed it towards the void in front. At the same time, he took out the True Treasure, Dual Polarity Divine Mountain. An extremely dazzling light flashed past. A faint green light suddenly rose on the three True Treasures attacking him and Shen Ruyan, directly blocking the illumination of the divine light. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan was not surprised. Since they already knew that he had a True Treasure like the Dual Polarity Divine Mountain, if Feng Wuji and the other two could still be restrained by his method, they would not be who they are.. Chapter 550 - Chapter 550: Ideological Differences, The Attacker (2) Chapter 550: Ideological Differences, The Attacker (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan immediately reached out and grabbed at the air. There was a clang. A long saber that was emitting a blazing green light was pulled out from the void and slashed at the three of them. Boom! At the same time. Streaks of red, silver, and blue lightning were shot out from Shen Ruyan¡¯s hands. It was her lightning divine powers. Apart from that, Shen Ruyan also condensed a spear that flickered with endless lightning in her palm. Seven stars suddenly lit up in the sky. It seemed to be echoing with the spear in her hand, causing the aura on it to become stronger. Squeak squeak¡ª A blinding light shone. The lightning spear in her hand collided with the attacks of Feng Wuji and the other two. An extremely dazzling light immediately rose in the sky. Rumble! Chi! Chi! Chi! Chi! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! In that instant, flying swords, spears, thunders, saber light, and halberd light exploded simultaneously in the sky, creating giant circular ripples that rapidly expanded and dispersed. In an instant, everything within several miles turned into the tiniest dust particles, including trees, rocks, and even the ground. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were pushed back tens of meters in mid-air, their expressions solemn.. It was undeniable that Feng Wujie and his companions, as veteran Nascent Soul cultivators, had a foundation that ordinary late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators couldn¡¯t compare to. In addition, they were not demonic cultivators, so the couple¡¯s attacks did not have an enhanced effect on them. Thus, as soon as they started fighting, the couple fell into a comparatively disadvantageous position. Of course, with the couple¡¯s current strength, it was impossible for Feng Wuji and the other two to take them down in a short period of time. The best scenario was that the two sides would be in a temporary stalemate. And that was the truth. In the following time, both sides tested each other with their methods. Although Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were at a disadvantage, they stood firmly. Not to mention that Feng Wuji and the other two could not approach at all, even the aftershock of the battle between the two sides was extremely difficult to approach the Mountain-protecting Array of the Hidden Sword Palace. ¡°This can¡¯t go on!¡± Daoist Kun Jian, who was carrying an iron sword on his back, suddenly spoke in a deep voice. Feng Wuji and Feng Xingchen nodded in agreement. At that moment, the three of them looked at each other and saw a hint of determination in each other¡¯s eyes. The three of them no longer hesitated. Feng Wuji quickly formed hand seals. In front of him, a green light suddenly appeared. Soon, the green streams of light transformed into swords. In the end, those green swords suddenly merged into a huge sword aura that was eight thousand feet long. With an extremely terrifying roar, it slashed at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s heads. At the same time. Daoist Kun Jian and Feng Xingchen didn¡¯t hold back either. The two of them also used their strongest divine powers. The iron sword on Daoist Kun Jian¡¯s back instantly transformed into countless sword shadows. ¡°In the sky, it seemed as if a phantom shadow swept across, splitting the heavens with a fierce slash. An iron sword wrapped in endless killing intent suddenly crossed the distance between the two sides and arrived in front of Jiang Chengxuan in the blink of an eye. Feng Xingchen continuously swung the long spear in his hands. Extremely dazzling starlight kept lighting up on the entire spear. In the blink of an eye, his spear suddenly became as hazy as starlight, and then as heavy as a star. Suddenly, it arrived in front of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt that three terrifying killing intents had locked onto them. This made their eyes constrict. They knew that Feng Wuji and the other two had clearly used their ultimate methods. If they used the same method to fight the enemy as before, they might not be able to withstand the attack. Even if they blocked it, they would probably have to pay a considerable price. Most importantly, they could not guarantee that there would not be anyone else hiding in the dark beside Feng Wuji and the other two. If that really happened, it would definitely be extremely dangerous for them. So¡­ Unconsciously, the couple looked at each other. In the next moment, two balls of blazing flames suddenly rose from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands. Then, the two flames suddenly fused and turned into a green-white fireball the size of a ping pong ball. It was thrown at Feng Wuji and the other two. At the same time, Shen Ruyan quickly made hand seals. The True Lightning Divine Seal between her eyebrows suddenly shone brightly. Then, five different-colored lightning suddenly shot out from her hand. There was a loud bang. In the blink of an eye, the couple¡¯s divine power collided with the attacks of Feng Wuji and the other two. Rumble! An incomparably huge shock wave rose. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately realized that it would be difficult for them to withstand the combined attack of the three of them. However, at this moment, a cold killing intent that made one¡¯s hair stand on end suddenly appeared beside Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Yan Wushuang and the others, who were in the Mountain-protecting Array, could not help but exclaim. ¡°Be careful!¡± Swoosh! Suddenly, a black sword light that looked like a venomous snake¡¯s tongue appeared at the back of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s necks. There was no doubt that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan would die if they were hit. Even if they were lucky enough to survive, they would definitely be seriously injured and on the verge of death. However, at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan seemed to have expected this scene. His already huge figure suddenly rose again. It went from 500 feet to 550 feet. He had no intention of dodging the black sword beam that was aimed at him and Shen Ruyan. A five-colored areola suddenly appeared in front of him. At the same time, his body lit up with a dazzling light. Clearly, he had already circulated the body tempering technique, Infinite Wheel, to the extreme. Accompanied by a puff, The aureola, which was better than any defensive True Treasure in terms of defense, suddenly dimmed. Immediately after, clear cracks appeared on the surface. One could imagine how terrifying the other party¡¯s attack was. With a bang. The aureola that Jiang Chengxuan regarded as the strongest defense of his suddenly exploded into light spots that filled the sky and dissipated. At the same time, the remaining power of the black sword beam stabbed into Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s right shoulder. Creak¡ª There was an ear-piercing sound like the friction of glass. A series of sparks suddenly appeared on the surface of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s right shoulder. At this moment, an extremely cold killing intent suddenly appeared in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. ¡°Stupid rat, I¡¯ve finally caught you!¡± Shriek¡ª Jiang Chengxuan suddenly stretched out his right hand. Chi! Chi! Chi! Chi! At this moment, the protective light on his right shoulder was finally broken. The last wisp of black sword light finally pierced into Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body. Jiang Chengxuan suddenly grabbed someone. That person was dressed in black. There was only endless loneliness and death in his gray eyes. Seeing that his whereabouts had been exposed and that he had been captured by the other party, Knowing that he had no way out, he wanted to burn everything and give Jiang Chengxuan the final blow. However, how could Jiang Chengxuan give him such an opportunity? The dragon elephant phantom behind him suddenly flashed past. The Dharmic power in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body, blood qi, and strength instantly erupted. He grabbed that person and suddenly closed his fingers.. Chapter 552 - Chapter 552: Xuan Yang Advances to Soul Formation, Kills Chapter 552: Xuan Yang Advances to Soul Formation, Kills Three with One Sword, Confronts the Demon Sovereign (2) Translator: Henyee Translations , Editor: Henyee Translations Whoosh¡ª Suddenly, at the place where Feng Xingchen¡¯s body disappeared, a sword light flashed again. Immediately after, Daoist Kun Jian, who had turned into an iron sword, suddenly broke into two in midair. Clang! The broken sword fell and transformed into Daoist Kun Jian¡¯s body. However, his body began to collapse like Feng Xingchen. In the blink of an eye, it disappeared without a trace. Whoosh¡ª A gust of wind swept through the air. Feng Wuji had already burned all of his Nascent Soul Essence. But to his despair, he realized that no matter how hard he fought, his figure never budged from its original spot. Including Feng Xingchen and Daoist Kun Jian, who had already been killed by Perfected Lord Xuan Yang. Although they seemed to have turned into streams of light and flown far away, However, from the beginning to the end, they were still walking in circles. This was one of the most terrifying aspects of a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord. They had already grasped the spatial law. Against Nascent Soul cultivators unaware of these rules, it was an absolute domination. Their attacks never missed, and this was why Xuan Yang could kill Feng Xingchen and the others so easily and prevent them from escaping. ¡°I can¡¯t accept this!¡± Feng Wuji roared. At that moment, all his blood, Dharmic power, and Nascent Soul Essence exploded like a cannonball. His erupting power formed a column of energy, shooting up into the sky. Snap¡ª However, what met him was a dazzling sword light as big as a door. As the sword beam shot past, the surging Qi pillar was instantly dispersed. Feng Wujie trembled violently on the spot. The next moment, the light in his eyes extinguished, and his body crumbled away like weathered stone. His entire body disintegrated inch by inch like a weathered rock. It was only at this moment that everyone present suddenly reacted. They could not help but look at the place where Perfected Lord Xuan Yang was in seclusion. ¡°Senior Brother Xuan Yang, you succeeded!¡± Yan Wushuang¡¯s surprised voice rang out. Answering her was Perfected Lord Xuan Yang¡¯s light laughter. ¡°Thank you, Junior Sister Yan, and everyone, for guarding me. I, Xuan Yang, will remember this favor.¡± As he spoke, Perfected Lord Xuan Yang¡¯s figure appeared in front of everyone. However, the current him was no longer in the appearance of a child. Instead, he had transformed into a young man. Even the aura on his body became abnormally vast, like an abyss and sea, making people not dare to look at him directly. ¡°Congratulations, Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang, for reaching Soul Formation! From now on, there is hope for the Immortal Dao. The future is promising!¡± immediately, someone congratulated Perfected Lord Xuan Yang, no, Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang. YanWushuang, Earth Walker, Perfected Lord Flowing Snow, Perfected Lord Star Sea, and even Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan also reacted. They cupped their fists and bowed to Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang. ¡°Congratulations to Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang for reaching Soul Formation! From now on, the Immortal Dao will be within your reach. The future is promising!¡± Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang returned the greeting with a smile. ¡°Everyone, you¡¯re too polite. I¡¯ll still say the same thing. I, Xuan Yang, will definitely not forget your kindness today.¡± With that said, his gaze seemed to penetrate layers of space and landed on Phoenix Bright Warrior and the other two demons who were fighting Perfected Lord Wind Cloud. This immediately froze the bodies of the three demons. No matter how powerful the three of them were at the Nascent Soul realm, they were still nothing in front of Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang. In almost an instant, the three demons had the intention to flee. They roared in unison. Terrifying flames, violent winds and furious waves surged towards Perfected Lord Wind Cloud and the other two. As for themselves, they fled into the distance. ¡°Hrnphl You¡¯ve come all this way, it would be too easy to let you leave like this.¡± With a cold snort, Countless dazzling sword lights suddenly appeared in Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang¡¯s eyes. These sword lights turned into raindrops, bullets, and fine needles, casting a vast net towards the fleeing demons. Sensing the intense killing intent behind them, the three demons could no longer maintain any composure. Phoenix Bright Warrior shouted sharply, ¡°Ancestor, save me!¡± BOOM! As Phoenix Bright Warrior finished speaking, A tsunami-like sea of flames surged into the sky nearby. The terrifying heat even blackened the surrounding void with streaks of darkness. An aged voice then timely resonated. ¡°Xuan Yang, since you¡¯ve already successfully broken through to Soul Formation, why stoop to bullying the weaker?¡± ¡°Bullying the weak?¡± Hearing this voice, Xuan Yang, already stepping out of the Hidden Sword Palace, showed a flash of cold light in his eyes. He gazed at the terrifying sea of fire and said coldly, ¡°1 was wondering who it was. So it¡¯s you, Crimson Phoenix Demon Lord. Your face seems to be getting more shameless. Do you not know what they did to me? Although they are juniors, they have caused obstruction in my path. You don¡¯t think this matter can be settled with just a few words, do you?¡± As soon as he finished speaking, sharp sword Qi suddenly condensed in front of Perfected Lord Xuan Yang. This time, the sword energy didn¡¯t disperse but formed a thousand feet long terrifying sword Qi mountain, rotating and howling as it crushed towards the three demons. ¡ö¡öIf you want to protect them, then do so. I want to see what you¡¯re capable of now.¡± ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± Seeing Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang¡¯s sword Qi mountain, Crimson Phoenix Demon Lord, who was in the sea of flames, was obviously furious. It let out a long cry. in the next moment, the tsunami-like sea of fire instantly increased by 30%. It roared and collided with Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang¡¯s sword qi mountain. Rumble! It was like billions of tons of nuclear bombs exploding. The sky suddenly cracked with a distinct sound. The previously intact sky now had a vast, visible black fissure. Chaotic spatial storms raged, chilling the hearts of all who witnessed this scene. They had no doubt that even a slight touch of these spatial storms would slice them into the tiniest dust particles without a trace. The most frightened among them were naturally the three demons. They were closest to the shattered space, and any slight mistake could lead to an irreversible doom. At this moment, they no longer had any reservations and began burning their demon essence, hoping to avoid the center of the collision between the two mighty beings. ¡°Roar!¡± Roars echoed in the sky as the three demons each surged with their demon essence. The phantoms of a phoenix, a tiger, and a dragon flashed behind them. It was also at this moment that the speed and strength of the three demons suddenly doubled. There was a loud bang that sounded like a fighter jet diving at a low altitude. The three demons instantly disappeared on the spot. When they appeared again, they were already a thousand miles away. With another flash, they flew further. It was only at this moment that the feeling of suffocation and imminent death eased a little. However, the price they paid was not small. Not only did they lose a significant amount of their demon essence, delaying their advancement to Level 6, but in that instant, they were still hit by some of Xuan Yang¡¯s sword Qi. Their powerful bodies were barely holding up, necessitating immediate return to their respective dens for recuperation. This healing process could easily take at least three hundred years or more.. Chapter 555 - Chapter 555: Departure to the Nova Waters and Gathering at the Demon Slaying Hall Chapter 555: Departure to the Nova Waters and Gathering at the Demon Slaying Hall Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°I, my wife, and Brother Tang will definitely go. As for you¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan paused for a moment before continuing, ¡°Other than leaving a Golden Core cultivator to guard the family and deal with any accidents that might happen, the others have to go with us. Among Violet Palace, Foundation Establishment, and Qi Refinement cultivators, good candidates have to be chosen to come with us as well. In short, in this demonic calamity, the Jiang family, including the Shen family, must mobilize more than 80% of our manpower. As for the other sects and families in the state of Jiang, they are no exception. They all follow our standards.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, everyone¡¯s expressions turned abnormally solemn. They did not expect that they would have to mobilize so many cultivators in the state of Jiang alone. What about other places? Would there be more? There was no doubt about it. After all, strictly speaking, the number of cultivators in the state of Jiang was undoubtedly much fewer than in other states. Over the years, the main reason why the state of Jiang became famous was because of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who were comparable to grand cultivators. In addition, the Dao Seeking Academy they established allowed many cultivators in other states to know a lot about them. At this moment, everyone could already imagine how large the number of cultivators involved in this demonic calamity and the overall scale of the battle would be. In a battle of this level, no one could guarantee that they would be able to return alive. Including Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan turned to look at Jiang Anran and said, ¡°Anran, regarding this demonic calamity and the preparations for the war, I¡¯ll let you personally make a trip to the various sects and families to send the instruction.¡± ¡°Yes, Shifu!¡± Jiang Anran immediately accepted the order with a solemn expression. Then, Jiang Chengxuan looked at Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and the others. ¡°It¡¯s up to you to decide who my Jiang family will send out. This time, I will give everyone a month. In a month, everyone must be prepared to go to the Nova Waters with me.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and the others also accepted the order solemnly. A few days later. Under the Jiang family¡¯s decree, the entire state of Jiang was bustling with activities. From the Jiang family and the Shen family to the Jade Water Sword Pavilion, the Heavenly Yue Sect, the Ganyang Sect, the North Cloud Sect, and so on. All forces above the Foundation Establishment had to obey the decree. For this reason, as a Nascent Soul Perfected Lord, Tang Baisheng even personally went with Jiang Anran to back her up. Regarding this decree, no forces in the entire state of Jiang dared to say no. A month later. Around Mount Mystic Tai, huge battleships that looked like wild ferocious beasts were connected into a long dragon. There were six level 5 battleships and more than 20 Level 4 battleships. As for Level 3 battleships, there were more than a hundred of them. With Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s order, all the battleships and cultivators set out. Not long after, streaks of dazzling light flashed across the sky. After a while, all the lights left the state and flew towards the Nova Waters. A few months later. When Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan personally led a group of cultivators to the Nova Waters, they found that countless cultivators had already gathered there. Among them, there were local cultivators from the Nova Waters, as well as cultivators who had been summoned like Jiang Chengxuan. Looking up, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan quickly found many familiar figures among the cultivators. Perfected Lord Vast River, his disciple, Guan Xinting, and the others. Other than them, they also saw Yan Wushuang, Earth Walker, and the others who had arrived before them. Soon, they arrived in front of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. After exchanging pleasantries, Yan Wushuang smiled and said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, since you¡¯ve just arrived, choose a fort here first. After you¡¯ve settled your people down, come with us to the Demon Slaying Hall.¡± By the way, the Demon Slaying Hall is a place built by our Soul Formation forces to discuss major matters.¡± Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and the others nodded. Soon, Yan Wushuang and Earth Walker bade farewell because they had other important matters to attend to. Perfected Lord Vast River said with a smile, ¡°Fellow Daoists, if you don¡¯t mind, I¡¯ll bring you to choose a fort.¡± Upon hearing Perfected Lord Vast River¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan smiled and thanked him. ¡°In that case, thank you, Fellow Daoist Vast River.¡± As he spoke, Perfected Lord Vast River, Guan Xinting, and the others led Jiang Chengxuan and the others towards some forts.. Chapter 556 - Chapter 556: Departure to the Nova Waters and Gathering at the Demon Slaying Hall (2) Chapter 556: Departure to the Nova Waters and Gathering at the Demon Slaying Hall (2) Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations Through the introduction of Perfected Lord Vast River, Jiang Chengxuan and his group learned that the so-called forts in the area were actually temporary campsites, each with varying concentrations and attributes of spiritual Qi. Some areas had less spiritual Qi, while others had more. The spiritual Qi in certain places was inclined towards elements like fire, wind, water, or wood. Not many outsiders, apart from local cultivators like Perfected Lord Vast River, knew these specifics. Following his advice, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan chose a relatively stable fort. This site had an optimal balance of spiritual Qi concentration and attributes. Most importantly, it was close to the core of the camp¡¯s array. Once something unexpected happened, they could rely on the protection of the temporary camp array. It was a rather safe place. After Jiang Chengxuan arranged for all the people he brought, he sent a message to Yan Wushuang and the others. Soon, Yan Wushuang, Earth Walker, and the others arrived at Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s side. Looking at the fort Jiang Chengxuan and the others had chosen, Earth Walker couldn¡¯t help but smile. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, the spiritual Qi here is stable. It can be considered a pretty good fort around the core area of our temporary camp.¡± ¡°Hehe, speaking of which, it¡¯s all thanks to Fellow Daoist Vast River.¡± As they spoke, they flew in the direction of the Demon Slaying Hall. The Demon-Slaying Hall was a rather magnificent palace hall. There were even layers of restrictive arrays. Especially when it came to isolating all kinds of divine sense detection, it was even more extreme. Not to mention Nascent Soul cultivators like them, even a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord would find it difficult to see through the restrictions and arrays inside. When Jiang Chengxuan and the others entered the Demon Slaying Hall, Jiang Chengxuan immediately realized that there were already many people gathered here. Furthermore, everyone present was at least at Nascent Soul. Among them were their acquaintances, Perfected Lord Flowing Snow and Perfected Lord Star Sea. In addition, they also saw Nascent Soul cultivators of the Cao, Liu, and Lu families, as well as Pei Daoqi and the others of the Mingzhen Sect. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang¡­¡± At that moment, Perfected Lord Flowing Snow and Perfected Lord Star Sea, who had arrived before them, walked towards them. At this moment, there were two people following them. A man and a woman. The man was elegant and refined, while the woman was dignified and beautiful. Their cultivation was all at the mid-stage of Nascent Soul. As soon as both sides met, Perfected Lord Star Sea smiled and introduced them to Jiang Chengxuan and the others. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, let me introduce you. These two are the Supreme Elders of the South Sea Sect, Dugu Baifei and Situ Xiang.¡± Then, he looked at Dugu Baifei and Situ Xiang and smiled. ¡°This is Fellow Daoist Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan I¡¯ve mentioned to you before. This is Fellow Daoist Tang Baisheng, also the Supreme Elder of the Jiang family.¡± ¡®Tve long heard that Fellow Daoist Jiang and Fellow Daoist Shen are extraordinary. Seeing you today, you really live up to your reputation.¡± Dugu Baifei immediately cupped his fists warmly at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. At the same time, he did not forget Tang Baisheng, who was beside them, and greeted him politely. Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan also smiled politely and cupped his fists in return. ¡°Fellow Daoist Dugu, you flattered me. However, my wife and I have long heard of your reputation as the two South Sea Immortals. It is truly a joy and an honor to meet you here today.¡± Jiang Chengxuan was no longer the novice who had just advanced to Nascent Soul, unaware of his peers at this cultivation level. At the very least, he and Shen Ruyan had heard of these two before. They were considered rather righteous cultivators. Most importantly, although their cultivation was only at the mid-stage of Nascent Soul. According to what Jiang Chengxuan knew, the two of them had once obtained a very special joint attack technique in the early years. Once deployed, it immediately allowed them to exhibit strength beyond the mid-Nascent Soul stage, reaching the level of a grand cultivator. So. Many cultivators actually regarded the two South Sea Immortals as a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator. While Jiang Chengxuan and the others were talking, some more cultivators walked in from outside the Demon Slaying Hall. In the blink of an eye, the number of Nascent Soul cultivators in the Demon Slaying Hall reached more than a hundred. It was at this moment, several extremely powerful auras suddenly appeared in everyone¡¯s divine sense inside the Demon Slaying Hall. Everyone immediately turned to look. Then, at the head of the crowd, four figures appeared, standing quietly, their silhouettes as vague and imposing as gods. They were the Soul Formation Heavenly Lords of the northern border. Heavenly Lord Purple Flame, Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain, and Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang, who had advanced not long ago. The four were in charge of leading this crusade against the demonic calamity. At that moment, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame said, ¡°The reason why I gathered you here this time is to discuss with you how to deal with the demonic calamity. However, before that, the first thing we have to do is to ensure that there are no spies from that demonic cultivator.¡± ¡°Demonic cultivator spies?¡± When they heard Heavenly Lord Purple Flame¡¯s words, the expressions of many people froze. Knowing that the Nascent Soul cultivators had been falling to the demonic path one after another, they all thought that it was necessary to check everyone present. Otherwise, once the demonic cultivator spy really found out about some of their methods to deal with the demonic calamity, the casualty on the human side would be unimaginable. This was not a joking matter. So. Not long after Heavenly Lord Purple Flame said that, cultivators expressed their support. ¡°What Senior Purple Flame said makes sense. Senior Purple Flame, please screen us to ensure that there are no demonic cultivator spies among us.¡± As everyone finished speaking, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame no longer hesitated. He raised his hand and waved. Buzz! In the void, a treasure mirror that was emitting layers of light appeared. It was the Level 6 Pure Yang True Treasure, the Grand Sun Mirror, that he had refined with Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean and the others. Seeing the sudden appearance of this mirror, the cultivators present immediately revealed panicked expressions. However, before they could do anything, a dazzling golden light suddenly spewed out from the mirror. It was majestic and brilliant. It instantly swept past the bodies of everyone present. In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan and the others immediately felt an extremely gentle power that seemed to caress their bodies. It actually made their minds immediately tremble. However, at the same time, seven or eight people from the crowd suddenly let out miserable screams. Thick black demonic qi surged from the bodies of these people. In the demonic qi, there were also ferocious roars that struggled crazily, as if they wanted to break free from the light of the Grand Sun Mirror. ¡°Hiss!¡± Many people could not help but gasp. They really did not expect that there were actually so many demonic cultivators hidden among them. If they were careless and skipped this step¡­ As long as they thought about the possible consequences, they could not help but break out in cold sweat. ¡°Hmph!¡± At the same time, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame snorted coldly. In fact. Even he did not expect that there were actually so many demonic cultivators hidden among them. Seven or eight was already a lot. At that moment, a cold light flashed in his eyes. He did not show any mercy. The Grand Sun Mirror instantly spewed out an even more intense light. The screams suddenly became more intense. In the next moment, the bodies of the demonic cultivators instantly turned into piles of ashes. Their body and soul were completely eliminated.. Chapter 558 - Chapter 558: Nine Heavens Starfall Array, Detecting Chapter 558: Nine Heavens Starfall Array, Detecting Demonic Cultivators, System Mission (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations As this cultivator finished speaking, the same question arose in the minds of the other cultivators present. All eyes turned to the four Heavenly Lords at the front. Purple Flame, Infinite Ocean, Everlasting Mountain, and Xuan Yang couldn¡¯t help but look at each other. In the end, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame said, ¡°That¡¯s right. Since it¡¯s a calamity for the entire cultivation world of the Nine Essences, other than the northern border, the eastern end, the southern wilderness, the western desert, and even the central plains are naturally unable to avoid the rampage of demonic cultivators. However, in each demonic calamity, our northern border is the first to face their onslaught. The invasion of the Nine Essences Immortal Cultivation World always begins by breaching the northern border and then spreading to other regions. Therefore, in comparison, the scale of the demonic calamity in the northern border is indeed greater than the scale of the demonic calamity in the other regions. Moreover, our northern border is in the most difficult situation among the five regions of the Nine Essences Immortal World. As for why they don¡¯t actively support our northern border when they have the capacity to¡­¡± At that point, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame clearly revealed a hint of anger. ¡°That¡¯s because we cannot afford the price they demand for their support.¡± ¡°What?¡± Hearing these words from Purple Flame, everyone present, including Jiang Chengxuan, almost doubted their own ears. What did he mean by we not being able to afford the price for their support? What was the meaning of this? Many faces showed an expression of utter disbelief. After all, they were facing a demonic calamity, a calamity concerning the safety of the entire Nine Essences Immortal Cultivation World. They actually¡­ Jiang Chengxuan was also a little shocked. Indeed, no matter the time, such distasteful matters were unavoidable. Could it be that those people didn¡¯t understand the gravity of the situation? Or that they didn¡¯t realize what the complete fall of the northern border would mean? Jiang Chengxuan found it hard to believe. But for them to offer help, they still demanded conditions so outrageous that even the Heavenly Lords couldn¡¯t agree. This was enough to show that if some things did not really happen to them, they would never wake up. At this point, Jiang Chengxuan and everyone present understood why cultivators from the northern border were looked down upon and considered country bumpkins when they went to other regions. A sense of anger unavoidably rose in their hearts. Had it not been for the northern border always bearing the brunt, would those other regions, comfortably positioned in the rear, have had such an ¡°easy time? At least in terms of losses, they wouldn¡¯t have been much less than the northern border. Without dwelling further on this topic, Purple Flame and the others began to arrange the setup of the array. Among them, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were also assigned the task of refining level 5 array discs because they were both level 5 array masters. There were still about four years before the demonic calamity erupted. However, in fact, their time was still relatively tight. After all, setting up such a massive Level 6 array was no easy feat. Fortunately, among all the cultivators present, there were many with Level 3 or higher array knowledge. With everyone working hard and efficiently, they should be able to set up the Nine Heavens Starfall Array in the shortest possible time. Not long after. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Tang Baisheng returned to the Jiang family¡¯s fort. Shortly thereafter, Jiang Chengxuan summoned everyone. Then, he took out a mirror that was a part of the Grand Sun Mirror and said to the people present: ¡ö¡¯All of you, line up and walk past the mirror one by one.¡± Though the Jiang family cultivators were puzzled by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s request, no one dared to defy him. Starting with Jiang Renyi, the family head, everyone walked past the mirror. Jiang Chengxuan and the others watched, relieved to see no reaction from the mirror. However, just as they were easing their minds, one of their Jiang family¡¯s guest cultivators suddenly emitted a burst of pitch-black demonic qi. Under the mirror¡¯s influence, he couldn¡¯t help but scream in agony as golden flames burned painfully on his body. This scene shocked many of the Jiang family members present. But some people immediately understood what was happening and their expressions changed instantly. ¡°Not good, this person is a demonic cultivator!¡± As these words fell, the rest of the people also reacted. The sinister demonic aura emanating from the individual unmistakably indicated authentic demonic cultivation techniques. It turns out that the mirror set up by their ancestor could actually identify demon cultivators. At this moment, the remaining few guest cultivators of the Jiang family s expressions changed drastically. Without saying a word, they turned to flee, but just then, a light snort resounded in their ears. Instantly, these individuals were struck as if by lightning, bleeding from their ears, noses, eyes, and mouths. However, Jiang Chengxuan did not rush to kill them but instead placed his hand on each of their heads in turn. Soul Searcingh! Strictly speaking, this method was somewhat against the heavens, but Jiang Chengxuan felt that for these demon cultivators, especially those hidden within his own Jiang family, it was a necessary action. Soon, Jiang Chengxuan learned some things from these individuals, though nothing of significant value. Come to think of it, it made sense. Given the system implemented by the Jiang family throughout the state of Jiang, there wasn¡¯t much room for demon cultivators to survive. These individuals had infiltrated the Jiang family years ago. They had managed to remain well-hidden until today, when they were exposed by the Grand Sun Mirror. Nevertheless, the necessary checks had to continue. Jiang Chengxuan then had Jiang Renyi and others call over cultivators from other sects like the Jade Water Sword Pavilion and Heavenly Yue Sect. This investigation uncovered quite a few hidden demon cultivators. By the time Jiang Chengxuan and his group had finished dealing with all the hidden demon cultivators, more than half a day had passed. It was only then that Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Tang Baisheng started assigning tasks to the remaining people as per the instructions of Heavenly Lord Purple Flame and the others. They didn¡¯t go into too much detail but warned everyone that the success of overcoming this demon calamity depended on this mission. Everyone present understood the gravity of the situation and quickly took on their respective tasks. At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan returned to a temporary cave abode they had set up. Before they left the Demon Slaying Hall, the four Heavenly Lords had already provided them with all the necessary materials for crafting the Level 5 array discs and array eyes. He also gave them the materials needed for the cultivators of the Jiang family to refine lower-level array discs. Moreover, the task assigned to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan was one of the most critical array eyes in the Nine Heavens Starfall Array, reflecting the great trust the four Heavenly Lords had in the couple. The couple exchanged glances, and without much conversation, they began their work. Just as they had told everyone earlier, this task was crucial for successfully overcoming the demon calamity. Therefore, everyone, including them, did not dare to be negligent. [Ding.] Just as Jiang Chengxuan was about to start refining the level 5 array disc, a system notification suddenly sounded in his mind. [System mission issued. Host, please complete too array eye refinements..] Chapter 559 - Chapter 559: The Calamity Is Here Chapter 559: The Calamity Is Here Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Upon hearing this system, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart stirred. The task of crafting array eyes a hundred times was precisely what he was engaged in. Moreover, the system did not specify the level of the array eyes, meaning he could work on any level, from the simplest to Level 5. Thinking of this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately stopped what he was doing and took out some other materials. Upon successfully crafting a Level 1 array eye for the Nine Heavens Starfall Array, the system task progress jumped from 0% to 1%. Sure enough, it worked. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan was delighted. One had to know that with his current attainments in arrays, it did not take him much time to refine those low-level array eyes. Encouraged by this, Jiang Chengxuan swiftly completed a hundred Level 1 array eyes in less than half a day. [Ding.] At the same time, the system notification sounded in his mind again. [Congratulations, host. You have completed 100 refinements of the array eye. You have obtained a chance to temporarily break through in array, and Eight Gates Heaven Lock Array Set.] [Temporary Breakthrough Chance in Array: Upon use, the host¡¯s array level can temporarily break through a major level.] In other words, with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s current array cultivation, once he used this chance, his array cultivation would reach Level 6 in a short period of time. [Eight Gates Heaven Lock Array Set: A top-notch trapping array. It contains nine killing arrays, 18 illusion arrays, and 36 trapping arrays. When these arrays are gathered, they can unleash the power of a Level 6 trapping array.] Jiang Chengxuan had not expected such a generous reward from the system. Both the chance for a temporary breakthrough in array cultivation and the Eight Gates Locking Heaven Array were exceptional treasures. Especially now, with the impending demon calamity, these rewards added two significant trump cards to his hand. Coupled with the Level 6 Constellation Talisman he had previously obtained, he now possessed three Level 6 powers at his disposal. Although temporary, these powers could play a critical role in turning the tide of battle at crucial moments. In the following time. Jiang Chengxuan and others kept busy with tasks assigned by the Heavenly Lords. Time flew by, and almost four years passed in the blink of an eye. On this particular day. Brilliant spiritual lights shot up into the sky over the Nova Waters. Each light represented a grand array. When these arrays were fused together by an incredibly powerful force, countless stars fell from the nine heavens above. A power so immense that it could make any cultivator tremble erupted. At this moment, the Nine Heavens Starfall Array, which they had spent nearly four years setting up in collaboration, was finally completed. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Tang Baisheng, and Perfected Lord Flowing Snow felt a profound sense of relief as the array was officially completed. It felt as though a huge weight had been lifted from their hearts. This relief also made them acutely aware that if they hadn¡¯t set up the Nine Heavens Starfall Array, or if they hadn¡¯t completed it before the arrival of the demon calamity, something terrifying might have happened. In fact, their feelings were not wrong. Shortly after they finished setting up the Nine Heavens Starfall Array, in the Nova Waters, especially around the area of Curved Sea, massive waves of dark light began to spread. An extremely evil, cruel, and tyrannical aura suddenly surged from the black light. Crack Crackling sounds echoed as pitch-black cracks appeared out of nowhere in the sky above. In an instant, endless demonic qi began to rapidly spread in all directions. Witnessing this, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Tang Baisheng, and all the other cultivators¡¯ pupils involuntarily contracted in shock. A thought simultaneously flashed through their minds: The demon calamity had arrived! Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! At the same time. Brilliant lights suddenly illuminated from various parts of the Nova Waters. From a bird¡¯s-eye view, it was evident that across the vast sea, numerous island-like orbs of light rapidly connected with each other, eventually forming a gigantic web-like light screen. This was the sign of the Nine Heavens Star River Array being fully activated. Countless black mists in the void began to evaporate and disintegrate, melting and dissolving rapidly under the intense light. However, there were a few areas that the light of the Nine Heavens Star River Array did not cover. In an instant, large swathes of black mist infiltrated the sea and spread in all directions. ¡°ROAR!¡± ¡°ROAR!¡± ¡°ROAR!¡± Amidst the terror, numerous agonized and ferocious roars erupted. Jiang Chengxuan and the others, standing within the array, quickly witnessed a startling scene.. Chapter 560 - Chapter 560: The Calamity Is Here (2) Chapter 560: The Calamity Is Here (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations In the areas tainted by demonic qi, the normal sea creatures began undergoing violent mutations. Ordinary-sized fish suddenly ballooned in size, their fins, tails, and scales sprouting sharp barbs. Some even grew claws on their bellies and developed razor-sharp, scythe-like appendages on their sides. Their heads enlarged drastically, bristling with fierce fangs. Some grew several heads resembling various animals ¨C cows, tigers, sheep, bears ¨C and sprouted numerous twisted, menacing tentacles, writhing and fluttering terrifyingly. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Tang Baisheng, Perfected Lord Flowing Snow, Perfected Lord Star Sea, and Earth Walker¡¯s expressions changed drastically. A thought flashed through their minds: This was true demonic contamination! It was imaginable that if low-level cultivators were outside the array, they would quickly transform into monstrous beings, completely demonized. ¡°Hahahahaha!¡± Just then, a series of wild and unrestrained laughter echoed across the Nowa Waters. Jiang Chengxuan and the other cultivators¡¯ expressions tensed as they turned to look. In the area shrouded in black light and dense demonic qi, dark battleships appeared. On those pitch-black battleships stood evil figures. These figures were surrounded by demonic flames, exuding immense power. Among them, six figures stood out as the most terrifying, each emanating an aura of Soul Formation, or in demonic terms, a Demon Lord. Behind them were hundreds of Nascent Soul demonic cultivators and thousands of Golden Core demonic cultivators. Most importantly, alongside or behind these demonic cultivators were huge, ferocious monsters with eyes revealing madness and bloodlust, likely bred and tainted by demonic qi over years. The strongest of these monsters were also at Level 6. Such a formidable lineup would have easily defeated the human cultivators had they not prepared the array in advance. Even now, with the array as a barrier, the situation was far from optimistic. BOOM! Suddenly, the massive dark battleships, boosted by the power of the six demon lords and numerous demonic cultivators, collided fiercely with the Nine Heavens Star River Array. A terrifying explosion resounded, sending huge, tsunami-like waves in all directions, pulverizing nearby islands, evaporating seawater, and instantly turning the mutated sea creatures into clouds of blood mist. Boom! Boom! Boom! At the same time. Deep black beams of light struck the Nine Heavens Star River Array, which responded by radiating infinite light. There were also dazzling stars that suddenly fell from the Nine Heavens and augmented the array. In the blink of an eye, a series of terrifying explosions erupted in the point where the two sides collided. On the black battleship. A man clad in black dragon armor narrowed his eyes and spoke coldly, ¡°It seems the human race was well prepared. Our current assault is unable to breach their array.¡± Another man with a black crescent mark between his eyebrows sneered and said, ¡°What does it matter? It¡¯s just the dying struggle of ants. What we need to do is just to exert a bit more effort. I refuse to believe that with our strength today, we cannot break the defenses of these human cultivators.¡± ¡°You¡¯re right, Fellow Daoist Wicked Moon.¡± At this moment, another man in blood-colored armor said, ¡°Why not let our juniors lead the sacred beasts and confront them first? If they can break through their grand array, all the better. Even if they can¡¯t, we can still weaken their array¡¯s power, paving the way for our eventual victory. I believe they won¡¯t disappoint us.¡± Following his words, numerous figures, like a swarm of locusts, descended from the dark battleships toward the Nova Waters below. Leading them were cultivators at least at the seventh level of Nascent Soul, not to mention several at the peak of the ninth level, and accompanying them were peak Level 6 demonic creatures. Boom! Boom! Boom! In an instant, a huge explosion sounded again. The place where Jiang Chengxuan and the others were stationed was one of the most important array eyes, known as the Jade Light Flying Immortal Array, anchored on the Spiritual Island of the Vast River where Perfected Lord Vast River was from. Thus, besides the Jiang nation cultivators, the island also hosted the two South Sea Immortals, Gudu Baifei and Situ Xiang, and Perfected Lord Vast River, the original master of the island. However. In order to protect such an important array eye, there were naturally more than six Nascent Soul cultivators. However, the other people¡¯s cultivation levels could not compare to Jiang Chengxuan and the others. They had only reached the early stage of the Nascent Soul. Their main role was to assist Jiang Chengxuan and the others. In the black light that filled the sky, countless figures with powerful auras suddenly descended. A small portion of them came for the Jade Light Flying Immortal Array, which was the Spiritual Island of the Vast River. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Tang Baisheng, the two South Sea Immortals, and Perfected Lord Vast River narrowed their eyes. This was because they could sense that among the demonic cultivators who came, there were actually seven of them who had reached the level of a grand cultivator. There were more than 20 mid-stage and early-stage Nascent Soul demonic cultivators in total. In addition, the number of Golden Core and Violet Palace demonic cultivators was more than two to three times their number. The two South Sea Immortals, Perfected Lord Vast River and the other cultivators felt immense pressure. At this moment, Dugu Baifei said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, Fellow Daoist Shen, and Fellow Daoist Vast River, looking at the current situation, the demonic cultivators clearly treat our place as one of the breakthrough points. Needless to say, their attacks will definitely be very ferocious later. At that time, I hope that we can do our best to stop their attack. We can¡¯t let them have a chance.¡± Everyone present, be it Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, or Perfected Lord Vast River, clearly approved of Dugu Baifei¡¯s words. Everyone could not help but nod. Just as Perfected Lord Vast River was about to say something, outside the Spiritual Island of the Vast River, Among the demonic cultivators who came, someone suddenly took out an item that looked like a conch from their bodies and blew it. Wuuu wuuu¡ª The low, rhythmic sound seemed to stir something in the sea. Numerous mutated sea creatures began to emerge and, without hesitation, charged towards Vast River Island under the influence of the sound. Bang! Bang! Bang! Instantly, the first wave of mutated creatures burst into clouds of blood mist under the power of the Jade Light Flying Immortal Array. Yet, undeterred and fearless, more and more creatures continued their relentless charge towards the island.. Chapter 561 - Chapter 561: Divine Demonic Orb, Contamination Array Chapter 561: Divine Demonic Orb, Contamination Array Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations This scene immediately changed the expressions of Jiang Chengxuan and the others. They hadn¡¯t anticipated that the demonic cultivators would possess the ability to control these mutated creatures. Utilizing them, the enemy could significantly wear down the grand array they were tasked with defending. ¡°It seems we must take action now,¡± Gudu Baifei declared gravely. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Perfected Lord Vast River had no objections to his suggestion. At that moment, everyone immediately gathered all the cultivators on the island and gave them orders to target the monsters that had already mutated in the sea. Fortunately, their array allowed them to attack from the inside out. This meant they could strike at enemies outside the array without leaving its protection. In fact, under the enhancement of the array, the power of everyone¡¯s attacks could be increased to a certain extent. Soon, a barrage of Dharma treasures, divine powers, talismans, and spells rained down on the mutated creatures. Boom, boom, boom! In the blink of an eye, the sea erupted in massive bursts of flame. The sea creatures, now completely devoid of sentience and thoroughly monstrous, were met with the full force of the cultivators¡¯ onslaught. Thousands were slain instantly, their blood staining the sea red. However, the sea teemed with an endless number of these creatures. No sooner had one wave been repelled than another followed, then another, and another. In just half a day, some cultivators began to feel the strain, their Dharmic power and energy nearing depletion. ¡°We can¡¯t keep this up.¡± Perfected Lord Vast River looked at the countless mutated monsters in the sea that were still densely packed outside the array and could not help but say in a deep voice, ¡°We have to create time for everyone to rest. Even if we can hold out for now, we won¡¯t last much longer. Also¡­¡± Suddenly, a killing intent flashed past Perfected Lord Vast River¡¯s eyes. ¡°If possible, it¡¯s best if we can get rid of the fellows who drive these deformed monsters. Only then can you and I resolve the problem in front of us once and for all.¡± It was undeniable that Perfected Lord Vast River¡¯s words made sense in theory. But in reality, it was very difficult to do. Especially the part about eliminating the demonic cultivators controlling the mutated creatures. How could they be sure these individuals weren¡¯t just bait? Given the numbers and strength on both sides, relying on the array, they could continue to resist the enemy. However, leaving the safety of the array to confront these demonic cultivators directly would be perilously risky. So. At this point, the best approach for Jiang Chengxuan and his group was to arrange a rotation of personnel to utilize the array¡¯s power to resist the attacks of the demonic cultivators. As it turned out. This strategy proved to be correct. In the following period, several cultivators who ventured out of the array to engage the demonic cultivators in direct combat ended up being killed, almost causing the array they were defending to be breached. With such a tragic lesson in front of them, even though Jiang Chengxuan and the others prided themselves on being extraordinary, they did not have the intention to casually risk their lives. Just like that. They persisted in their defense for nearly half a year. By this time, the number of mutated sea creatures killed by them and the array had become innumerable. Meanwhile, in the skies above the array, the group of demonic cultivators grew increasingly impatient. A man with a long scar on his face suddenly narrowed his eyes and said to everyone present, ¡°Everyone, since things have come to this, it¡¯s about time for you and me to attack. Otherwise, if we continue to delay like this, it will be a waste of time. However, if we delay the mission given by the Supreme One, it will be our fault.¡± Upon hearing his words, the other late-stage Nascent Soul demonic cultivators present showed signs of agreement. One of the extremely enchanting women smiled and said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Tian Luo is right. However, what should we do next to break the array of the guys below?¡± Hearing this woman¡¯s words, the scar-faced man couldn¡¯t help but smile sinisterly. He raised his hand and flipped it. An orb surrounded by endless demonic qi appeared in his hand, but it flickered with endless black lightning. ¡°Divine Demonic Orb. I believe everyone has been bestowed with this treasure by His Lordship before coming, right? This treasure contained a large amount of Demonic Qi and could contaminate every spiritual thing in this world. Even arrays and divine powers can be contaminated by it. After that, combined with you, me, and everyone else, I don¡¯t believe that those guys can still hold on.¡± Hearing Tian Luo¡¯s words, a trace of reluctance flashed across the eyes of the enchanting woman and the other five grand demonic cultivators. One had to know that the Divine Demonic Orb that Tian Luo had taken out was a rare treasure.. Chapter 562 - Chapter 562: Divine Demonic Orb, Contamination Array Chapter 562: Divine Demonic Orb, Contamination Array (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Everyone basically only had one of those orbs. If they were used here, they would undoubtedly lose a powerful trump card from their possession. However, they also knew that what Tian Luo just said was correct. If they delayed here for too long, not only would it be a waste of time, but if they missed the tasks assigned to them by the Demon Lord, that would be a serious issue. Thinking of this, the enchanting woman smiled and nodded. ¡°So be it, I have no objections then.¡± Seeing her agreement, the other five demonic cultivators also nodded in unison. ¡°In that case, let¡¯s do as Fellow Daoist Tian Luo says.¡± As they spoke, the demonic cultivators no longer hesitated and personally took to the field, approaching the Spiritual Island of the Vast River where Jiang Chengxuan and others were located. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and the other cultivators tensed up. Was it finally time for a direct confrontation? Unsettlingly, Jiang Chengxuan and others¡¯ alarm bells rang. They knew very well about demonic cultivators. The fact that these individuals were taking to the field themselves meant they must have full confidence. If they weren¡¯t careful, it could deal a fatal blow to their current defenses. Indeed. Just as Tian Luo and the others were about 50 kilometers away from the Spiritual Island of the Vast River, an orb appeared in Tian Luo¡¯s hand! ¡°What is that?¡± Seeing the orb in Tian Luo¡¯s hands, Jiang Chengxuan and others¡¯ expressions changed. However, before they could react, Tian Luo had already completely activated the Divine Demonic Orb and shot towards the Spiritual Island of the Vast River. Rumble! In an instant, deep and dark lightning burst forth. Huge waves of demonic aura, like surging seawater, instantly crashed against the array. Instantly, the light of the Jade Light Flying Immortal Array flickered. Its surface was covered in a thick layer of black fog. This seemed to slow down the operation of the entire array. ¡°Not good! That thing can contaminate our array!¡± Perfected Lord Vast River¡¯s expression changed instantly. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Dugu Baifei, and Situ Xiang, all Nascent Soul, also looked extremely grave. He did not expect the other party to have such a thing. If they allowed the enemy to continue a few more times, their array might not hold. Buzz! At that moment, a green bottle suddenly appeared in Perfected Lord Vast River¡¯s hand. A hint of pain flashed across his reluctance. But in the next moment, he decisively opened the bottle. A burst of green light surged into the array, targeting the areas contaminated by the black fog. Chi! Chi! Chi! Chi! As soon as the green light touched the black fog, they reacted violently. It seemed like they were corroding each other, emitting a series of shrill noises. This was accompanied by thick white smoke. ¡°If you don¡¯t take action now, when will you?¡± Tian Luo suddenly spoke in a deep voice. Hearing his words, the enchanting woman and the other five great demonic cultivators immediately chuckled. ¡°Fellow Daoist Tian Luo, calm down. We¡¯ll help you.¡± As they spoke, an orb appeared in the hands of the enchanting woman and the others. Perfected Lord Vast River, and the other Perfected Buzz! The six orbs were simultaneously launched towards the island. ¡°Oh no!¡± Seeing this, Perfected Lord Vast River, Dugu Baifei, Situ Xiang, and the others could no longer remain calm. They knew very well the power of the Divine Demonic Orb just demonstrated. Once the six Divine Demonic Orbs struck their Jade Light Flying Immortal Array at the same time, it would probably be very difficult for their array to resist. Jiang Chengxuan also spoke in a low voice. ¡°Everyone, we must act together now, we cannot let those things hit our array again.¡± With that, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan attacked first. Clang, clang. The two of them unleashed the Golden Void Sword and the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer at the same time. In an instant, two streaks of light, like flying ribbons, swiftly targeted two of the Divine Demonic Orbs. At the same time. Dugu Baifei, Situ Xiang, Lords were not idle. They each launched their attacks on the remaining Divine Demonic Orbs. However, they were met with counterattacks from Tian Luo, the enchanting woman, and the other demonic cultivators. ¡°If our Divine Demonic Orbs were so easily destroyed by you, then we would be too incompetent.¡± As they spoke, Tian Luo and the others also made their move. In an instant, the True Treasures surrounded by layers of demonic light faced Jiang Chengxuan and the others. At the same time, the seven of them also used various divine powers and spells to attack the Jade Light Flying Immortal Array. This was to block Jiang Chengxuan and his team¡¯s attacks and to add more pressure to the array. ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± Seeing this, a cold light flashed in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. Immediately, the Nascent Soul in his body opened its eyes wide. In the next moment. A rainbow of green, red, yellow, white, and blue light suddenly formed a ribbon-like shape behind him. With a swoosh, it swept past Tian Luo and his group, along with their true treasures, spells, and divine powers. Tian Luo, who was originally smug, immediately discovered in shock. At this moment, their Dharmic powers, mental strength, and even the power of various spells and divine powers decreased by 30%. How come? Before they could understand this phenomenon. Several divine lights suddenly shot out from the Dual Polarity Divine Mountain above Jiang Chengxuan. In a blink of an eye, the True Treasures of Tian Luo and his group lost their luster and fell towards the sea below. ¡°What?¡± While Tian Luo and his companions were still in shock, Shen Ruyan¡¯s Falling Thunder Seal erupted with countless thunders. With a series of loud booms. Terrifying thunderbolts instantly penetrated through many demonic divine powers and spells. Seeing this, the South Sea Immortals and Perfected Lord Vast River also joined in. All of a sudden, the sky, which was already filled with flames, became even more dazzling. Various true treasures, divine powers, and spells were almost incessant. Rings of circular ripples continuously spread in all directions. BOOM! Finally, when Jiang Chengxuan and his group barely blocked the attacks of the demonic cultivators, their True Treasures also struck the incoming Divine Demonic Orbs. Rumble! In that instant, blinding black lightning erupted in the sky. The immense and terrifying power turned everything within a hundred miles into a forbidden zone. All life within this range, like vaporized liquid, vanished without a trace. Suddenly. The expressions of Dugu Baifei, Perfected Lord Vast River and the others changed. ¡°Not good! Our true treasures have been contaminated!¡± In the center of the explosion, several true treasures, which were once shining brilliantly, were now dim. What¡¯s worse, some were entangled with layers of demonic aura. This directly affected their spiritual nature. ¡°Arghh!¡± With this, several early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s side were severely injured. They spat out a mouthful of blood. Fortunately, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had already reached the level of grand cultivators. The True Treasures they took out were not contaminated or damaged. ¡°Damn it!¡± However, at this moment, the ones who were the angriest were Tian Luo and his clique.. Chapter 569 - Chapter 569: Su Qingchan Trapped, Jiang Chengxuan to the Rescue Chapter 569: Su Qingchan Trapped, Jiang Chengxuan to the Rescue Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Communication paths sealed?¡± Hearing Mo Tiancheng¡¯s words, Zhou Wentai and others, including Flowing Snow, changed their expressions dramatically. It was clear to them what the sealing of the communication paths signified. BOOM! Just then, a tremendous explosion sounded from the array they were in. Everyone abruptly turned to see what was happening. They saw a deep purple-black light fiercely striking their array. The array¡¯s light flickered intensely. One could clearly see that at the edge of the array, traces of purple-black light had already invaded the array. This caused the power of their array to continuously decrease. ¡°How much longer until we break through this array?¡± Outside the array, a sinister-looking man with huge fleshy wings on his back turned to Blood River and Dry Bone to ask. Hearing him, the two other individuals ¨C a silver-haired elder and a man with a single demon horn on his forehead ¨C also turned their attention to Blood River and Dry Bone. The two demons could not help but chuckle. ¡°Soon,¡± said Blood River. ¡°Based on the current situation, in at most three months, this array will surely be broken. By then, the power of the entire Nine Heavens Starfall Array will inevitably diminish. Maybe our lords can take this opportunity to break through the entire array.¡± At this, including Dry Bone, a cold smile appeared on everyone¡¯s faces. ¡°In that case, we will surely receive great rewards from our lords,¡± the horned man sneered. ¡°Of course, if we can also take the opportunity to eliminate some human cultivators, that would be even better,¡± added another. At this point, the five of them could not help but look at each other and smile meaningfully. In the blink of an eye, two months passed. At this moment, under the relentless attacks of Blood River and his company, the array¡¯s light had become increasingly weak. It was apparent that if the situation continued like this, the array might completely collapse within a month. Whoosh¡ª Just then, a swiftly moving light flew towards them from a distance. The strong and fierce aura of the figure in the light caused Blood River and his group to slightly change their expressions. But soon, a cold smile flashed in the depths of their eyes. Whoosh¡ª As the figure in the light approached, five towering purple-black light pillars suddenly rose from the ground, trapping the figure within them. ¡°Hahahahaha!¡± The five demons laughed sinisterly. ¡°Looks like we¡¯re in luck this time. We trapped a Peak Nascent Soul grand cultivator in one go.¡± Inside the five towering purple-black light pillars, a graceful figure was desperately trying to break free, constantly colliding against the confines of the light pillars. Sword Qi crisscrossed, causing the five towering purple-black light pillars to shake continuously. Cracks slowly appeared on their surfaces. However, at this moment, a demonic dragon and tiger, both enveloped in boundless demonic Qi, suddenly appeared beside the light pillars. As they merged themselves into the purple-black light, the previously shaking and cracking pillars instantly regained their stability. At the same time. Inside the purple-black light pillars, the figures of the dragon and tiger became apparent. Their roars and formidable aura were on par with the formidable pressure emitted by the trapped cultivator. They were both creatures that had reached the pinnacle of Level 5. ¡°Not good! It¡¯s the First Elder of the Everlasting Palace, Su Qingchan.¡± Upon witnessing this sudden development, Perfected Lord Flowing Snow, Mo Tiancheng, and others inside the array looked extremely troubled. They hadn¡¯t anticipated that Blood River and his group had such a hidden ace up their sleeve. This trap was clearly premeditated, likely designed to target powerful cultivators like Su Qingchan who came to their aid. ¡°Damn it!¡± Mo Tiancheng punched a nearby table, shattering it instantly. Nobody understood the gravity of the situation better than them. Even Su Qingchan herself hadn¡¯t expected such a cunning plot from her adversaries. Although she was strong enough to hold out for a while against the current predicament, the situation would become dire once Blood River and his allies breached the array. Not only would those inside the array be in danger, but even she could face the risk of falling. In fact, Su Qingchan had already sensed something amiss. She realized that, trapped within this barrier-like array, she was unable to draw even the slightest bit of spiritual Qi from the world around her.. Chapter 570 - Chapter 570: Su Qingchan Trapped, Jiang Chengxuan to the Rescue (2) Chapter 570: Su Qingchan Trapped, Jiang Chengxuan to the Rescue (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Moreover, Su Qingchan felt an indistinct suppression in this space, which seemed to weaken her strength the longer she stayed. Realizing this, she took a deep breath, knowing she couldn¡¯t afford to drag this out. In the next moment, her Star Moon Sword burst into a brilliant, piercing light. A sword qi, sharp to the extreme, erupted from the blade. Swoosh! With a light sound, the sword transformed into a radiant, moonlight-like sword light, slashing fiercely at the demonic dragon and tiger. Pop- Demon blood sprayed. This all-out strike from Su Qingchan left a hundreds of meters long gash on the bodies of the dragon and tiger. Their bones and organs were severely damaged. Had their bodies not been incredibly strong, they would have been cleaved in half by this single blow This sight caused Blood River and others to slightly narrow their eyes, surprised at the ferocity and sharpness of Su Qingchan¡¯s attack. Despite the lack of intelligence of the dragon and tiger, their strength was even superior to everyone present. Yet, they were nearly bisected by Su Qingchan¡¯s attack. The demonic cultivators exchanged glances, feeling fortunate they had prepared this trap. Thank goodness. Now that Su Qingchan was trapped within the purple-black light pillars, no matter how powerful her real strength was, she would no longer be able to cause any trouble. In the next moment, a surge of purple-black light flooded out within the array, enveloping and rapidly healing the dragon and tiger. It could be seen with the naked eye that the two creatures whose bodies had almost been damaged by Su Qingchan¡¯s sword just now actually began to rapidly recover. In a moment, the dragon and tiger were as good as new. ¡°How is that possible?¡± Seeing this scene, Su Qingchan¡¯s beautiful eyes immediately constricted. The expressions of Perfected Lord Flowing Snow and the others in the Big Dipper Array changed instantly. ¡°ROAR!¡± After recovering, the dragon and tiger were enraged. The two of them quickly rushed towards Su Qingchan. The terrifying power instantly compressed the sword light in front of Su Qingchan. In the blink of an eye, the originally cold and sharp sword light was only left with a thin layer. From the looks of it, it was in danger of being broken at any time. Then, unnoticed by all, a silent sword tip suddenly appeared behind Blood River. Pop¡ª The sword tip instantly pierced Blood River¡¯s heart. This made Blood River, who was paying all his attention to Su Qingchan, tremble slightly as his eyes widened. What¡­ What happened? Before he could fully grasp the situation, a collapsing bang echoed within his body, signaling the irreversible destruction of his flesh, bones, organs, and Nascent Soul. Even his attempt to escape by burning his blood Qi was futile. How come? Blood River was filled with terror. He wanted to warn everyone. However, for some reason, all his aura and voice were firmly locked in his body, preventing him from making any movements and sounds. Whoosh¡ª It was only when his body completely disintegrated that the man with a pair of fleshy wings on his back and the others sensed the commotion on Blood River¡¯s side. However, they were immediately faced with an extremely sharp sword light that blinded them momentarily, causing their thoughts to freeze for an instant. In that brief moment, the silver-haired elder was split in half. As blood splattered, the silver-haired old man¡¯s Nascent Soul immediately fled in panic. Before he could react, In the void, a burning purple heavenly fire immediately surged towards all of them like a tsunami. ¡°Not good! This¡­ This is the Purple Sun Heavenly Fire!¡± Dry Bone immediately cried out in fear. Clearly. They all knew what power the so-called Purple Sun Heavenly Fire held. It was the unique talisman of Heavenly Lord Purple Flame. Realizing that Heavenly Lord Purple Flame might have arrived, the remaining four demonic cultivators no longer cared for anything else and tried to escape quickly. BOOM! Just then, a massive golden furnace, as large as a mountain, suddenly descended from above, pressing down towards them with overwhelming force. There was a clang. The lid of the furnace opened, and a torrent of pure golden Sun True Fire, like an ocean wave, furiously rushed towards them. Pop¡ª In an instant, the silver-haired elder, who had only his Nascent Soul remaining, was incinerated into ashes by Purple Sun Heavenly Fire and the Sun True Fire. The remaining three, including Dry Bone, were chilled to the bone. The combination of Purple Sun Heavenly Fire and Sun True Fire was a fatal threat to them. However, in the next moment, to their utter astonishment, the Purple Sun Heavenly Fire and Sun True Fire didn¡¯t chase after them but instead turned in a different direction, surging towards the five purple-black light pillars that trapped Su Qingchan. ¡°Damn it! We¡¯ve been tricked!¡± It was only then that the three demonic cultivators reacted. The person who had appeared was not Heavenly Lord Purple Flame but merely a Nascent Soul cultivator with a Purple Sun Heavenly Fire talisman. His real target was not them but the purple-black light pillars trapping Su Qingchan. Boom! The Purple Sun Heavenly Fire and Sun True Fire simultaneously struck the purple-black light pillars, causing thick white smoke to rise and emitting a corroding hissing sound. The array¡¯s light began to flicker unstably, looking as if it might be breached at any moment. ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± Angered and feeling deceived, the three demonic cultivators immediately stopped fleeing. Instead, they took out the demonic treasures they relied on to become famous and attacked Jiang Chengxuan, who had already appeared. ¡°It¡¯s Fellow Daoist Jiang!¡± In the Big Dipper Array. Perfected Lord Flowing Snow and Perfected Lord Star Sea recognized the person immediately. At the side, Mo Tiancheng and the other two also showed a hint of joy on their faces. Clearly. They were all well aware of the capabilities of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, especially after Perfected Lord Flowing Snow¡¯s introduction. Knowing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strength, they realized that the opportunity to counterattack had arrived. Missing this chance would mean possibly never having such an opportunity again. Thus, the three Nascent Soul grand cultivators, without any hesitation, commanded everyone to join them in leaving the array to confront the enemy. BOOM! Mo Tiancheng suddenly summoned a hexagonal array disc, which emitted a powerful sealing force. In an instant, it blocked the combined attack of the three demonic cultivators for Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, we¡¯ll block the enemy behind you for you. You don¡¯t have to be distracted. Just focus on saving Fairy Su.¡± Mo Tiancheng¡¯s voice suddenly sounded in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s ears. Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan nodded slightly in acknowledgment, grateful that they were not just standing by but were actively participating in the battle. In the next moment, another flame appeared in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand. The flame alternated between milky white and pure gold colors. He rubbed it hard and instantly turned it into a platinum fireball that flew towards the five purple-black pillars of light.. Chapter 571 - Chapter 571: The War of the Human Race, A Warning Chapter 571: The War of the Human Race, A Warning Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Chi! Chi! Chi! Chi! Wherever the platinum fireball passed, A circle of ripples appeared in the void. A trail of white ashes appeared in everyone¡¯s sight. ¡°Not good! Stop him!¡± The man with fleshy wings on his back shouted in panic. However, his cries were answered with an attack from Mo Tiancheng and others. Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Boom, boom, boom! In an instant, both sides clashed countless times, sending out powerful shockwaves that created a massive cavity in the sea below. At the same time. The platinum fireball that Jiang Chengxuan shot out finally landed on the five purple-black pillars of light. Combined with the previously unleashed Purple Sun Heavenly Fire and Sun True Fire, it was as if a miniature sun had risen, spilling infinite light and heat into the pillars. Rumble! The pillars began to shake violently, and large cracks appeared on their surfaces. The surging demonic Qi was instantly evaporated by the overwhelming light and heat. The demonic dragon and tiger, sensing the danger, changed direction and lunged towards Jiang Chengxuan outside the array. ¡°Heh, I was waiting for this!¡± A cold smile appeared on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face. In the next moment, a radiant display of blue, red, yellow, white, and blue light appeared behind him. With a swoosh, it instantly swept past the demonic dragon and demonic tiger. At the same time. His Demonic Slaying Talent was fully activated. His body instantly grew to eighty feet tall, a transformation resulting from his advancement to the late stage of the fifth level in body tempering technique. As his blood qi surged, the phantom of an Emperor suddenly appeared behind him. Clang! As a huge fist shadow fused into the Deep Earth Halberd in his hand, The Deep Earth Halberd instantly emitted an incomparable demon suppression power. Boom. The halberd struck the charging demonic dragon and tiger. Puff! The dragon¡¯s head burst like a smashed watermelon, turning into a mist of blood, while the tiger¡¯s body snapped in half. ¡°Ow!¡± ¡°ROAR!¡± The screams of the two demonic creatures sounded in the air. At the same time. A fiercely sharp sword light swept over the Nascent Souls of the dragon and tiger. Hiss! In the blink of an eye, the Nascent Souls of the dragon and tiger were shattered into spiritual qi that filled the sky, causing a tsunami. BANG! Seeing this, Su Qingchan, trapped within the purple-black light pillars, didn¡¯t stay idle. The Star Moon Sword in her hand emitted a cold light again. There was a rumble as the force of the sword qi slashed fiercely at the purple-black light pillars. Amidst the external and internal attacks, the five purple-black light pillars finally couldn¡¯t withstand the pressure anymore. There was a rumble. The light pillars exploded into a myriad of dissipating light particles. ¡°Oh no!¡± Seeing this, the three demonic cultivators, including Dry Bone, who were engaged in battle with Mo Tiancheng and others, had their expressions drastically changed. At this moment, they could no longer care about anything else. After temporarily forcing back the attacks of Mo Tiancheng and the others, the three of them turned into three streaks of light and began to escape in different directions. Jiang Chengxuan and Su Qingchan exchanged a glance, both tacitly understanding each other¡¯s thought. They each targeted one of the fleeing demonic cultivators and pursued them. Rumble! A huge Roc phantom immediately flashed behind Jiang Chengxuan, significantly boosting his speed to an extent that no one could react in time. A loud boom echoed through the sky as the man with fleshy wings was brutally smashed into a mist of blood by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body. Jiang Chengxuan then sharply turned in mid-air and swiftly pursued the fleeing Dry Bone. Dry Bone, who was fleeing crazily, felt the aura behind him and was immediately frightened out of his wits. he had never encountered such a ferocious adversary, whose physical body was even more monstrous than demonic beasts. Buzz! Without hesitation, Dry Bone summoned a skull lotus platform, emitting a deep and thick demonic aura, attempting to block Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attack. However, he was unaware that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strength had far surpassed that of an ordinary grand cultivator. There was a clang. Jiang Chengxuan pulled out a green saber in midair and slashed forward effortlessly. There was a ripping sound. The green sword instantly cut through the lotus platform¡¯s defense, flinging its owner hundreds of miles away. Then, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly increased his speed again before Dry Bone could react. There was a whoosh. The enormous Deep Earth Halberd, like a mountain, heavily smashed onto his body. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± Accompanied by a scream, Dry Bone¡¯s body was crushed into a pulp, exploding along with his Nascent Soul into the surrounding environment. By the time Jiang Chengxuan approached Perfected Lord Flowing Snow, Mo Tiancheng, and others, Su Qingchan, who had gone after the horned man, also returned from afar. In her hand, she held the decapitated head of the demonic cultivator with the devilish horn.. Chapter 572 - Chapter 572: The War of the Human Race, A Warning (2) Chapter 572: The War of the Human Race, A Warning (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations With the fall of the five Nascent Soul demonic cultivators, the remaining demonic forces stood no chance against Jiang Chengxuan and his allies. The demonic army quickly collapsed and was soon entirely annihilated. As Jiang Chengxuan and Su Qingchan joined Perfected Lord Flowing Snow, Mo Tiancheng, and others inside the array, everyone greeted them with gratitude. ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to Fellow Daoist Jiang and Fairy Su this time. If not for you, I¡¯m afraid we wouldn¡¯t have been able to defend the array we¡¯re in.¡± Hearing this, Su Qingchan modestly waved her hand. ¡°You flatter me. The real thanks should go to Fellow Daoist Jiang. Without him, not just you, but I too would have likely met a grim fate.¡± Turning to Jiang Chengxuan, Su Qingchan¡¯s expression was one of sincere gratitude. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, thank you for your assistance in this matter.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and waved his hand. ¡°No need for thanks. In times of demonic calamity, it¡¯s our duty to assist each other.¡± Then, seeming to remember something, he turned to Su Qingchan and asked, ¡°By the way, how is the overall situation of our human cultivators? Do you have any information?¡± Perfected Lord Flowing Snow, Mo Tiancheng, Perfected Lord Star Sea, and the others also looked on with concern. They had been focused on their respective battlefronts, lacking the means to learn about the broader war situation. However, Su Qingchan was clearly not one of them. As the First Elder of the Everlasting Palace and the personal disciple of Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain, Even though the area she was in was also the frontline of this battle. However, she had access to more detailed and extensive information. A solemn expression appeared on Su Qingchan¡¯s face. She nodded at Jiang Chengxuan and everyone present. ¡°I do have some understanding of the current situation, and frankly, it¡¯s not good. My Shifu and three other Soul Formation seniors are engaged in a great battle with six demon lords including Mad Dragon, Sinister Moon, and Blood Sea in the Nine Heavens Gangfeng Realm. The details of the battle are beyond my knowledge, but I know that within the Nine Heavens Starfall Array, dozens of small and medium-sized array eyes, including the large Vermilion Bird Fire Array, have been breached. More than ten Nascent Soul cultivators have fallen.¡± ¡°What?¡± Mo Tiancheng, Zhou Wentai, and Perfected Lord Flowing Snow looked visibly shaken. Even Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression turned extremely grave. He understood that if the war continued in this manner, the human race would have a hard time lasting until the end of the demonic calamity. Even if they did, they would be greatly weakened, potentially allowing the demonic cultivators to break through their defenses and invade the inland areas of the northern border, leading to widespread disaster. At that time, people would really be plunged into misery and suffering. ¡°Then may I ask Fairy Su, do you have any good ways to deal with this?¡± At this moment, Mo Tiancheng couldn¡¯t help but speak. Hearing his words, the others also looked at Su Qingchan. However, Su Qingchan shook her head with a somewhat apologetic expression. ¡°As of now, our side doesn¡¯t have any effective countermeasures. We can only continue as before ¨C if we learn of any critical array eyes in danger, myself and others will provide support to fight off the enemy.¡± Jiang Chengxuan knew that Su Qingchan really meant it. Throughout past demonic calamities, the human race had mostly resorted to this tactic, enduring until the rifts in heaven and earth were about to close. At that time, those demonic cultivators would naturally retreat. Otherwise, if they still stayed, the consequences would definitely not be what they wanted to see. It was the same for those Soul Formation demonic cultivators. However, if they waited until then, the human race and even the entire Nine Essences Immortal World would probably be destroyed beyond recognition. The losses were not something they could bear. At least in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s opinion, that would mean a defeat for the human race. Furthermore, without significant changes, future outcomes would likely remain the same, resulting in perpetual defeats. Until the will of the world in the Nine Essences Immortal World completely sank and was even wiped out. The result would still remain the same. So. To alter the course of the war and achieve victory in this demonic calamity, someone among them needed to be capable of reversing the situation. This person would need to possess overwhelming strength to crush all Nascent Soul demonic cultivators, rendering them incapable of threatening the Nine Heavens Starfall Array. In such a scenario, the four Heavenly Lords of the northern border might be able to combine the power of the Great Array with their own to pose a real lethal threat to the six demon lords. If managed well, this strategy might even lead to capturing a few of them. Considering the current state of the northern border¡¯s cultivation world, perhaps only he and Shen Ruyan, possessing a Zenith Nascent Soul and a Flawless Nascent Soul respectively, had such capabilities. Especially if both of their cultivations reached the later stages of Nascent Soul. Then this war, at least at the Nascent Soul level, would basically not have any problem. Jiang Chengxuan was aware that revealing his true strength prematurely might attract attention and unforeseeable dangers, potentially adding tribulations to his path of cultivation. However, without taking this step, the current demonic calamity would likely end no differently from past ones, with the human race facing defeat. This would inevitably lead to a further decline in the amount of Qi in the world and weaken the will of heaven and earth. At that time, unless Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t want to break through to Soul Formation, Any attempt at breaking through to that level would likely be detected by an existence in the outer world. So. Thus, even if not for the sake of the human race or the amount of Qi, but for their own sakes, they had to give their all in this battle. Otherwise, their cultivation would remain perpetually at Nascent Soul. However, that was obviously unacceptable. Therefore, Jiang Chengxuan turned to Su Qingchan and said, ¡°Fairy Su, I believe we can find a better way.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Not only Su Qingchan, but Mo Tiancheng and the others all looked at him in surprise. Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t keep them in suspense but shared his thoughts with them. After hearing his idea, Su Qingchan and the others were initially shocked, then thoughtful. After a long period of contemplation, Su Qingchan looked at Jiang Chengxuan with unprecedented seriousness. ¡°Daoist Jiang, how confident are you about this plan? And you must understand, this is extremely risky. If we fail, not only might we perish, but the war could also be plunged into an entirely unpredictable abyss.¡± Mo Tiancheng, Zhou Wentai, and Perfected Lord Flowing Snow also looked extremely solemn. Clearly, they knew very well that what Su Qingchan said was not an alarmist. It was something that was extremely likely to happen.. Chapter 575 - Chapter 575: Rampage, Jiang Chengxuan’s Riling Spree Chapter 575: Rampage, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Riling Spree Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations They looked in the direction where Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand landed. Su Qingchan, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud, Sword Lord Azure Blue and the others present could not help but narrow their eyes. It was because the spot indicated on the map was a significant stronghold of the demonic cultivators, a foundational base for their operations in the Nine Essences Cultivation World. An attack on such a crucial site would deliver a massive blow to the demonic forces in the northern border. Similarly. The stronghold, due to its importance, was undoubtedly heavily guarded, likely by at least twenty or more Nascent Soul cultivators. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, are we really going to this place next?¡± Perfected Lord Vast River could not help but ask. Jiang Chengxuan, however, remained resolute. ¡°That¡¯s right. Only by clearing the stronghold of the demonic cultivators can we obtain enough leverage in this battle. ¡°You must already be aware that a significant part of the power of our Nine Heavens Starfall Array is actually being used to counteract the energy emanating from that particular stronghold of the enemy, right?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Su Qingchan and the others couldn¡¯t help but look at each other and nod in unison. Clearly. At this moment, they all knew that one of the main reasons why there was so much demonic Qi in the Nova Waters and even caused the mutation of countless creatures in the sea was because of a certain array in that stronghold. Only by destroying that array could the Nine Heavens Starfall Array release this portion of power to support the four Heavenly Lords. Otherwise, not only would the power of the array not be able to augment the four Heavenly Lords, but it would also have to split a large amount of power to protect cultivators below the Violet Palace. Otherwise, Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment cultivators would be contaminated at any time. ¡°Then should we go over directly next, or¡­?¡± Mo Tiancheng asked. Jiang Chengxuan responded with a chuckle, ¡°With our current strength, we can just bulldoze our way through. There¡¯s no need to hide. In fact, even if we want to hide now, it¡¯s impossible.¡± Indeed. With such significant movements on their side, how could the demonic cultivators be oblivious? Hiding a few individuals might be feasible, but concealing their entire group was impractical. Moreover, as Jiang Chengxuan stated, given their current strength, there was no need for concealment; they could simply forge ahead. However, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s straightforward and aggressive strategy, when heard by those less familiar with him, could seem rather presumptuous. After all, this was a life-or-death war. Even peak Nascent Soul cultivators like Su Qingchan could face peril, yet Jiang Chengxuan spoke so casually. Involuntarily, the others turned their gaze to Su Qingchan and Perfected Lord Wind Cloud, expecting them to disagree with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s bold plan. To their surprise, upon hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s plan, Su Qingchan and the others nodded in agreement. Without further explanation, the group, led by Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Su Qingchan, swiftly headed towards their target ¨C the Demonic Heart Array. Soon, under the lead of Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Su Qingchan, the dozens of cultivators present quickly flew towards their target, which was the Demonic Heart Array. Swoosh, swoosh¡ª Jiang Chengxuan and his group were very fast. In the blink of an eye, they had already flown more than ten thousand kilometers. However, the demonic cultivators were naturally not blind and quickly sensed their traces. In almost an instant, more than ten demonic cultivators began to gather. One of them, a late-stage Nascent Soul demonic cultivator called Xuan Sha, looked at Jiang Chengxuan and his group who were flying towards them with an extremely ferocious expression. ¡°These guys actually dare to leave the array they¡¯re guarding. This is our chance to strike while they¡¯re away from their array. Once we hold them off, we¡¯ll attack and obliterate everyone in their base!¡± Xuan Sha commanded as the demonic cultivators prepared to intercept Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s group. This did not mean that they had the confidence to kill Jiang Chengxuan and the others. They only intended to stall for time. When more demonic cultivators gathered, what awaited Jiang Chengxuan would be certain death. BOOM! At this moment, a barrage of darkly glowing demonic treasures was unleashed towards Jiang Chengxuan and his companions. Perfected Lord Flowing Snow, Mo Tiancheng and the others were all prepared. Even Su Qingchan, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud and the others took out their True Treasures. In the midst of this, Jiang Chengxuan surged forward, taking the lead to face the onslaught of demonic treasures with just a flickering five-colored areola around him. The next moment, he charged forward like a cannonball fired from its barrel, hurtling directly towards the attacks of the enemy.. Chapter 576 - Chapter 576: Rampage, Jiang Chengxuans Riling Spree (2) Chapter 576: Rampage, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Riling Spree (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations This¡­ The other cultivators following behind were utterly stunned. None of them could have anticipated that Jiang Chengxuan would react this way when facing the attacks of more than ten Nascent Soul demonic cultivators. Even Su Qingchan, who knew him well, was momentarily taken aback. Boom! But in the next moment, a scene that further dumbfounded everyone unfolded. All the attacks from the Nascent Soul demonic cultivators were effortlessly blocked by the five-colored aureola that Jiang Chengxuan had manifested above his head. Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Boom, boom, boom! After a barrage of attacks, not a single one could penetrate Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s defense. The light from the aureola didn¡¯t even diminish. And there he was, without any hint of stopping, charging straight towards Xuan Sha and his faction. ¡°Go to hell!¡± A middle-aged man with entirely blood-red eyes suddenly unleashed a blood-colored battle axe. With a fierce howl, he struck fiercely towards Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s head. Clang¡ª However, what answered him was a dull sound of metal colliding. Before the man could react, he was horrified to see Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure rapidly enlarging in his pupils. There was a loud bang. Jiang Chengxuan, flying at high speed, collided head-on with the Nascent Soul demonic cultivator. In the next moment, the Nascent Soul demonic cultivator¡¯s body seemed to have been hit by a high-speed train and flew out. While he was still in midair, the violent power within tore his body into pieces. Even the Nascent Soul was shattered into a bloody mist. At this moment, many people could not help but widen their eyes in disbelief. However, before they could completely recover from the scene just now, a series of terrified and desperate screams suddenly sounded in the sky in front of them. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± Rumble! Wherever Jiang Chengxuan went, any Nascent Soul demonic cultivator in his path met the same fate as the first ¨C their bodies were smashed into blood mist by his high-velocity impact. In just a short while, six or seven Nascent Soul demonic cultivators had perished under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands. Everyone found this unreal. Had they all just seen an illusion? Killing six to seven Nascent Soul demonic cultivators with a single charge ¨C who would believe such a tale? The most terrifying part was that Jiang Chengxuan showed no signs of stopping. Like a meteor, he crashed down again, annihilating two more Nascent Soul demonic cultivators. At this point, Xuan Sha and the remaining Nascent Soul demonic cultivators finally had a full grasp of the situation. Fear was evident on their faces. Luckily, at that moment, more than a dozen Nascent Soul demonic cultivators arrived from all directions. Three of them were late-stage Nascent Soul demonic cultivators like Xuan Sha. They all witnessed the previous scene. Without hesitation, the group collectively attacked. Instantly, more than a dozen demonic treasures hurtled towards Jiang Chengxuan, who was charging towards them. ¡°Break!¡± Yet, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure and speed showed no intention of stopping. He raised his hand and waved. There was a buzz. Holding the Deep Earth Halberd in his hand, he slammed it forward. There was a rumble. In the sky, a twisting vortex suddenly appeared, collapsing inward. With an even louder explosion, the demonic treasures attacking Jiang Chengxuan were all sent flying back. ¡°Hiss!¡± Everyone following Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but gasp in shock. Was this even humanly possible? One person against more than twenty Nascent Soul demonic cultivators. Even Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang before he broke through to Soul Formation wouldn¡¯t be able to do this, right? Their minds were reeling with shock when they saw Jiang Chengxuan, like a spearhead, piercing straight into the enemy¡¯s heart. In an instant, four or five more clouds of blood mist erupted in the sky. These were four or five more Nascent Soul demonic cultivators, including one in the late Nascent Soul stage. Brutal, incredibly brutal! In just a short while, more than a dozen Nascent Soul demonic cultivators had fallen to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands. Even a peak Nascent Soul cultivator would struggle against so many at once. But what about Jiang Chengxuan? To Jiang Chengxuan, the killing of over a dozen Nascent Soul demonic cultivators seemed no different from dispatching a few chickens or ducks. Unknown to the onlookers, though this number seemed large, it was far from sufficient for Jiang Chengxuan. After all, the system had tasked him with the killing of a hundred Nascent Soul demonic cultivators. A mere dozen was just a fraction of this goal. ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± Suddenly, from within the Demonic Heart Array, an angry roar erupted. Following this, several demonic cultivators with exceptionally formidable auras, accompanied by over a dozen Nascent Soul demonic cultivators, rushed out from the array. Judging by the aura of the leading few, they had reached the peak of Nascent Soul. One of them, a man with numerous mysterious demonic runes on his forehead, coldly looked at Jiang Chengxuan and said menacingly, ¡°Do you know that you¡¯re seeking your own death?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t.¡± Jiang Chengxuan responded indifferently. At this moment. At this moment, he was very close to Xuan Sha and the newly appeared demonic cultivators. Without the slightest hesitation. Suddenly, five-colored lights ¨C green, red, yellow, white, and blue ¨C shone behind Jiang Chengxuan. Simultaneously, his Demon Slaying talent was also fully activated. The power of the Demon Suppressing Fist Technique was instantly added to his Deep Earth Halberd. With a thunderous roar, a giant halberd light, measuring eight hundred feet in length and bearing the weight of a mountain, crashed down towards the demonic cultivator with the demonic runes and Xuan Sha. ¡°How dare you!¡± The demonic cultivator with the demonic runes and his group were enraged. They unleashed even more powerful attacks than before, all aimed at Jiang Chengxuan. However, for some reason, everyone following Jiang Chengxuan felt that these attacks weren¡¯t as formidable as they appeared. Their feelings proved correct. As soon as their attacks collided with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s descending giant halberd light, they quickly showed signs of weakening. Crack¡ª A sound akin to shattering glass was heard. The demonic cultivator with the demonic runes and his allies¡¯ expressions changed. ¡°No good, this person has specific methods to counter us!¡± Boom! As soon as he spoke, a violent explosion erupted from their collision. Pff! Pff! In that instant, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Golden Void Sword swiftly sliced through three Nascent Soul demonic cultivators, annihilating them on the spot. At this point, the other cultivators following Jiang Chengxuan also joined the fray. Various attacks like sword lights, thunderbolts, storms, and blade beams surged like a tsunami towards the demonic cultivator with the demonic runes and his allies. Boom, boom, boom! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! In just a moment, four or five more Nascent Soul demonic cultivators fell in this storm, cut down like wheat, their deaths insignificant. Swoosh, swoosh¡ª A light flashed. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Golden Void Sword once again swept across the necks of two Nascent Soul demonic cultivators. As he neared the demonic cultivator with the demonic runes, a fierce and sinister smile suddenly appeared on the demonic cultivator¡¯s face. ¡°Finally, you¡¯re within my reach!¡± Chapter 577 - Chapter 577: The Collision of Level 6 Talismans, The Chapter 577: The Collision of Level 6 Talismans, The Power of the Tenfold Pill Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Buzz! As the man with demonic runes finished speaking, a purple-red talisman appeared in his hand, exuding an unparalleled and terrifying aura. It felt as if a dark abyss had descended, causing a brief daze in everyone who saw the talisman. Only a sudden thunderclap nearby snapped them out of their trance. However, when they regained their senses, a look of terror involuntarily appeared in their eyes. ¡°That¡­ that¡¯s a Level 6 Talisman!¡± Clearly, no one expected the man with demonic runes to possess such a formidable trump card. He laughed maniacally, ¡°Hahaha! Kid, think you¡¯re so tough? Let¡¯s see if your body is stronger or my Level 6 Eclipse Godslayer Talisman.¡± Buzz! As he spoke, the Level 6 Eclipse Godslayer Talisman in his hand burst into a dense purple-red light. A purple-red spear appeared in the sky, emitting an aura capable of annihilating everything. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan could clearly feel his own aura being locked by the purple-red spear. No matter where he fled, the spear would follow. ¡°Fellow Daoist Shen¡­¡± Instinctively, everyone¡¯s gaze turned to Shen Ruyan. However, she remained calm, showing no signs of panic. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, my husband is not in danger.¡± ¡°Huh¡­ ?¡± As her words fell, the purple-red spear lunged straight towards Jiang Chengxuan. Whoosh- Before the spear even arrived, space cracks started appearing in the void in front of Jiang Chengxuan, spreading a black aura that made everyone witnessing the scene scream in utter terror. It was a force beyond the capacity of any Nascent Soul cultivator. Even someone as powerful as Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t possibly withstand such an attack. Buzz! Yet, at that very moment, a talisman emitting endless starlight appeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan. As soon as it appeared, countless miniature stars formed a complex and mysterious array around him, rotating continuously and giving off an eternal and indestructible aura. Everyone who saw this scene could not help but widen their eyes in shock. This was because they had already recognized that the talisman Jiang Chengxuan took out was actually a Level 6 talisman! BOOM! There was a loud bang. The purple-red spear struck the multitude of stars in front of Jiang Chengxuan, and it sounded like sizzling water hitting hot oil. Soon, the people present witnessed a shocking scene: the purple-red spear, which had unleashed a terrifying sharpness, unexpectedly began to shatter. It was as if there was a constantly spinning grinding wheel beneath it, slowly and methodically grinding the spear to dust, bit by bit. ¡°How is this possible?¡± The man with demonic runes on his face instantly showed a look of shock. The next moment, he saw an extremely domineering figure forcefully breaking through the clash of the two Level 6 talismans, appearing directly before his eyes! ¡°What?¡± The man was instantly filled with horror. A huge cauldron covered in countless black patterns immediately flew out from above his head. There was a clang. A green saber slashed at the cauldron that had just flown out. Immediately after, a huge furnace burning with golden flames landed with a bang. The huge cauldron of the demonic man was completely suppressed. Before he could recover from this sudden turn of events, he felt a fist, engulfed in roaring flames, brutally strike his body. Instantly, his chest and abdomen were pierced through. The white and golden flames, as if possessing a will of their own, promptly incinerated the man with demonic runes into a pile of ashes. Tear¡ª At the same time. In the high sky, the two clashing Level 6 talismans also determined a winner. The surface of the Constellation Talisman showed a long crack, while the purple-red talisman was riddled with dense, spiderweb-like fractures. As a gust of wind swept through, the purple-red talisman instantly disintegrated into powder and vanished. ¡°Die!¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s voice suddenly echoed in the ears of every Perfected Lord of the human race. Upon hearing his voice, everyone, including Su Qingchan, could not help but shudder. In the next moment, everyone began to join forces to chase after the remaining Nascent Soul demonic cultivators. Jiang Chengxuan took the lead. Wherever he passed, a Nascent Soul demonic cultivator was sure to fall. After everyone eliminated all the Nascent Soul demonic cultivators in the area, their gaze towards Jiang Chengxuan was no longer just shock, but deep reverence. Clearly, no one had anticipated before coming here that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strength had already reached such an extraordinary level.. Chapter 578 - Chapter 578: The Collision of Level 6 Talismans, The Power of the Tenfold Pill (2) Chapter 578: The Collision of Level 6 Talismans, The Power of the Tenfold Pill (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations And even his trump card was unexpectedly formidable. He even had Level 6 talismans. No wonder he had the boldness to set up such a plan. At this moment, everyone¡¯s gaze involuntarily shifted towards Jiang Chengxuan. Without any unnecessary words, Jiang Chengxuan pointed his Deep Earth Halberd towards the Demonic Heart Array in front of him, then said to everyone, ¡°Dear fellow Daoists, I¡¯m sure we haven¡¯t forgotten the purpose of our coming here, which is to break this array in front of us. Only by breaking this array can we have a slight chance of winning in this great battle. So. Next, please join me with all your strength to break this array!¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan took the lead. He threw out hundreds of array flags, arranging them in a specific order. At the same time. He didn¡¯t hesitate to use the temporary array enhancement reward given by the system. In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s array cultivation rose from Level 5 to Level 6. Various insights about arrays flooded his mind. Many things that he couldn¡¯t understand before were quickly figured out with the help of the system¡¯s reward. Shriek- In a moment, various array materials appeared in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands. With the burning of the pure Yang True Fire in his palm. Those array materials were quickly turned into array flags and array discs, emitting an aura completely different from that of Level 5. After he threw all the array flags and array discs into the ground and formed an extremely special array around the Demonic Heart Array, The entire Demonic Heart Array shook for some reason. ¡°Oh no!¡± Inside the Demonic Heart Array. Dozens of Nascent Soul demonic cultivators, feeling the shaking of the array, all showed a look of panic on their faces. This was the first time they felt besieged since coming to this world. In the past, it was they who besieged the cultivators of this world, treating them as prey. But now, the roles were clearly reversed. ¡°What should we do?¡± Someone asked anxiously. A man named Night Stalker, with peak Nascent Soul cultivation, spoke solemnly. ¡°Everyone, don¡¯t panic. You must know, this Demonic Heart Array is set up by our lords together. It borrows the power of the demon-infested land beyond the heavens. I can assure you, no matter how powerful that person outside is, as long as he is not a Level 6 array master and has not reached the realm of Soul Formation, he absolutely cannot break our array.¡± Hearing his words, the anxious Nascent Soul demonic cultivators seemed to remember something. Their previously panicked expressions finally calmed down. Yes. The lords had said before. Unless the other party has the realm of Soul Formation and is also a Level 6 array master, there¡¯s no chance to break their Demonic Heart Array. Now, although that person¡¯s strength is surprisingly strong, he is obviously far from the realm of Soul Formation. Even if he really has the cultivation of a Level 6 array master, he can only cause some minor impact on their Demonic Heart Array. To completely break it is absolutely impossible. At the same time. Outside the Demonic Heart Array. As Jiang Chengxuan used various array flags to form a special array around the Demonic Heart Array. The entire array seemed to be completely cut off from the outer world. Everyone could clearly see. The endless demonic Qi between heaven and earth seemed to lose its source and suddenly began to stagnate. It was like a flowing river suddenly becoming dead water. So much so that everyone present felt their Dharmic power flow more smoothly. However, if Jiang Chengxuan wanted to use this method to completely destroy the Demonic Demon Heart Array in front of him, he seemed to be missing something. This made him realize that this should be related to his current cultivation. With the combat power of peak Nascent Soul, it was clearly not enough to shake the foundation of the Demonic Heart Array with the array he had set up. Perhaps the other party had calculated this, which is why no one came out to confront them. It seems that they believed that as long as they hide in the Demonic Heart Array, neither Jiang Chengxuan nor anyone present could do anything to them. But, is it really that simple? Since he brought a group of Nascent Soul cultivators here, he had enough confidence to break the Demonic Heart Array. With this in mind, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s voice transmission suddenly sounded in everyone¡¯s ears. ¡°Everyone, I¡¯ll try to break through the Demonic Heart Array later. When the array is broken, I hope you can join me in killing all the people inside as quickly as possible. Then, we will leave this place at once.¡± Does anyone have any questions?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, everyone present looked at each other. Then, they all shook their heads lightly, indicating no problem. If before this, they were asked to join Jiang Chengxuan in slaying dozens of Nascent Soul demon cultivators of the same level, they would have thought Jiang Chengxuan was crazy. But after the recent battle, everyone clearly realized one thing. That is, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strength can no longer be measured by the standards of a Nascent Soul cultivator. Although he has not yet reached the heights of Soul Formation, compared to these Nascent Soul cultivators, he is already on a different level. So. No one felt that there was anything wrong with what Jiang Chengxuan said now. The only question was whether Jiang Chengxuan could really completely break the Demonic Heart Array? As it turned out, everyone had underestimated Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s methods. Right after he finished speaking, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly took out a pill from his body and swallowed it without hesitation. It was the Tenfold Pill he had obtained from the system earlier. A pill that could temporarily increase his combat power tenfold without any side effects. BOOM! As soon as the Tenfold Pill was ingested, a thunderous roar erupted from within Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body. At the same time. A powerful aura, bright as the sun, surged from his body. In just a moment, everyone¡¯s hearts were overwhelmed by shock and awe. This aura¡­ It seemed there was not much difference anymore between him and a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord. Even if there was, it was certainly not much. How did Jiang Chengxuan achieve this? Could it be related to the pill he had just taken? But what kind of pill in this world could increase someone¡¯s strength so much in an instant? There was no time for everyone to think more. As Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s aura reached a certain peak, the Deep Earth Halberd in his hand suddenly grew rapidly. In the blink of an eye, it grew to a thousand feet in size, resembling a towering mountain. However, this mountain was filled with a murderous aura, sharp and unstoppable. ¡°Break!¡± Without the slightest hesitation. Jiang Chengxuan, holding the Deep Earth Halberd, fiercely swung it towards a specific location in the Demonic Heart Array. Phew¡ª A piercing whistling sound suddenly filled everyone¡¯s ears. At the tip of the Deep Earth Halberd, a collapsing vortex suddenly formed. It was like a high-speed spinning turbine. At its center, tiny spatial cracks were faintly torn open. Although they were just tiny. That scene was enough to show that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attack had clearly reached the level of Soul Formation.. Chapter 579 - Chapter 579: System Mission Completed, Demon Lords Chapter 579: System Mission Completed, Demon Lord¡¯s Anger Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Squeak squeak¡ª Dazzling flames shot out. Accompanied by those tiny pitch-black spatial cracks, the foundation of the entire Demonic Heart Array seemed to be shaken at that moment. Everyone clearly saw a bowl-sized opening appear straight on the surface of the purple-black array. But it was just such a small opening, yet it caused the entire array¡¯s light screen to start shaking violently. ¡°Rise!¡± At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan swiftly cast several spells with his hands. The array flags that Jiang Chengxuan had thrown out earlier seemed to be empowered by some force at this moment. In mid-air, multi-colored circular halos suddenly intertwined and then wrapped around the Demonic Heart Array. Crack¡ªCrack¡ªCrack- Like an egg being forcefully squeezed. Everyone was shocked to see the Level 6 Demonic Heart Array showing signs of collapse. First, one array eye spontaneously shattered. Then the second, third, and fourth followed. Until there were more and more. The entire array, in an instant, looked like shattered porcelain, with countless huge openings appearing on the purple-black light screen. Boom! At that instant, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Deep Earth Halberd fell again. And this time, it was like the last straw that broke the camel¡¯s back. The entire Demonic Heart Array suddenly collapsed like a row of dominoes, shattering into countless light spots. ¡°Die!¡± At the moment the Demonic Heart Array was broken. Shen Ruyan, Su Qingchan, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud, Sword Lord Azure Blue and the others launched their attacks as well. In an instant, terrifying thunderstorms and fierce sword Qi raged like a storm. Six or seven Nascent Soul demon cultivators who failed to react in time were killed on the spot. The remaining dozens of Nascent Soul demon cultivators were also in a dire state. Three flames suddenly appeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan. They were Ruby Flame, the True Sun Fire, and the Pure Yang True Fire. As Jiang Chengxuan continuously formed spells with his hands. These three flames instantly merged. Suddenly, an extremely violent and terrifying aura burst out from the merged flames. A fireball containing white, gold, and red colors, like a spinning meteor, shot towards the remaining Nascent Soul demon cultivators in an instant. And this was the new divine power that Jiang Chengxuan had comprehended in the past twenty-eight years. Or rather, it should be called the newly upgraded Yin and Yang Divine Flame, now known as the Trigram Divine Fire. Rumble! A pure red-white fire suddenly rose in the sky. Carrying a mighty force that seemed to burn away all the impurities of the world, the fire blazed and blazed again in the sky. Chi! Chi! Chi! Chi! The void was instantly filled with vast patches of charred blackness. The Nascent Soul demonic cultivators standing under the fire were helpless. In just a moment, more than ten Nascent Soul demon cultivators were reduced to ashes. Boom! An even more violent blaze shot up to the sky. At this moment, above and below the heavens, in all directions, all darkness and demonic clouds seemed to be cleansed away. Within thousands of miles of the sea area, it instantly turned into a pure gold color. Above the Nine Heavens Gangfeng Realm. The seven Demon Lords who were fighting Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame, Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean, and Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang suddenly sensed the change in the Nova Waters below and their expressions changed. Wicked Moon suddenly conjured a sinister blood-colored half-moon in front of him, intending to descend towards the Nova Waters. However, right at this moment, a sharp and domineering sword light burst forth and shot towards the blood-colored half moon. There was a tearing sound. The half-moon was instantly cut in half. Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang suddenly chuckled and said, ¡°Wicked Moon, what are you doing? Didn¡¯t we agree earlier that we would fight our own battles and not interfere with what¡¯s happening below? Why? Just in a short while, you¡¯re already going back on your word?¡± Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame, and Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean instantly blocked the other six demon lords. ¡°Xuan Yang is right, as Soul Formation, we shouldn¡¯t interfere in the affairs of the younger generation.¡± As they spoke, the four human Heavenly Lords suddenly took the initiative to attack. This made the expressions of the seven Demon Lords turn extremely ugly. Their eyes instantly became incomparably sinister. ¡°Human Heavenly Lord, you asked for it!¡± Boom! The sky cracked. Surging demonic flames like a vast ocean instantly erupted around Xuan Yang and the other three Heavenly Lords. In an instant, the battle between the two sides fell into the most intense stage. In the Nova Waters. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan suddenly looked up. At this moment, the two of them seemed to have sensed something, and their expressions suddenly became very solemn. Even Su Qingchan, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud, Sword Lord Azure Blue and the others seemed to have sensed something and looked into the sky instantly. There. They could clearly feel the terrifying fluctuations even from an endless distance.. Chapter 580 - Chapter 580: System Mission Completed, Demon Lords Chapter 580: System Mission Completed, Demon Lord¡¯s Anger (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations It seemed that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s actions had truly enraged the seven Demon Lords. Everyone couldn¡¯t help but look at Jiang Chengxuan with a hint of worry. However, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression remained unchanged. He spoke slowly, ¡°Let¡¯s go, we must not waste the time the Heavenly Lords have won for us. Trust in them, just as they trust in us. In this demonic calamity, our human race will prevail!¡± With that one sentence, the spirits of all the Nascent Souls present were immediately uplifted. The next moment, everyone including Su Qingchan resolutely echoed his words. In this demonic calamity, our human race will prevail!¡± Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª Following their words, Jiang Chengxuan and the group of Perfected Lords immediately set off towards other areas where Nascent Soul demon cultivators were present. In just a few months. Jiang Chengxuan led everyone, continuously battling in dozens of crucial areas and consecutively slaying dozens more Nascent Soul demon cultivators. At this moment. News of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s fearsome reputation had spread throughout the entire Nova Waters. Wherever they went, all demon cultivators fled in panic. However, Jiang Chengxuan now seemed like a god of death incarnate. Almost no demon cultivators, especially those of the Nascent Soul stage could escape from his hands. Up to now, the number of Nascent Soul demon cultivators who had died in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand was close to a hundred. But only Jiang Chengxuan knew that he was still four short of his goal. Fortunately, filling these four slots was not a difficult task. Because at this moment, they were once again facing five Nascent Soul demon cultivators. Without any superfluous words. Jiang Chengxuan immediately targeted four of them. These four were clearly aware of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s terror. So, as soon as they saw Jiang Chengxuan and his party, they had no intention of engaging them in combat. Intense demonic qi rose from their bodies as they intended to flee. However, how could Jiang Chengxuan let them escape at this time? Suddenly, a huge Roc shadow swept across the sky. The next moment, Jiang Chengxuan seemed to transform into a cold, unfeeling war machine. With each flicker of his figure. The body of a Nascent Soul demon cultivator in mid-air would explode into a cloud of blood mist. After four consecutive flickers in the air, the four Nascent Soul demon cultivators had all fallen. [Ding.] At the same time, a familiar electronic voice suddenly sounded in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. [Congratulations, host. You have killed a hundred Nascent Soul demonic cultivators. You have obtained a Level 6 Pure Yang True Treasure, the Demoncleaver Spirit Sword¡±, a Deduction Bead, and three opportunities to train in a special cultivation space.] Demoncleaver Spirit Sword. As the name suggested, this sword had an extremely powerful demon slaying attribute. When dealing with demonic cultivators or demonic creatures, it would have a huge increase in power. The effects of the Deduction Bead were self-explanatory. But it was the special cultivation space opportunity that piqued Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s interest. According to the system, this special cultivation space was completely independent of the main world. Training there not only provided enhancements in cultivation speed and comprehension. But also, the flow of time in this space was different from the main world. No matter how long you cultivate inside. Even if it¡¯s for ten years, a hundred years, or a thousand years. Only one day would have passed in the outside world. In theory, as long as your lifespan is sufficient, even training for ten thousand or a hundred thousand years in that space is possible. However, in practice, unless your cultivation level reaches that realm where you have that long lifespan. Shutting yourself away for a thousand or ten thousand years is almost impossible. Not to mention that the cultivation resources you brought were limited. After breaking through a bottleneck, it was very difficult to cultivate to the next bottleneck without sufficient comprehension. If you really cultivated to the next bottleneck, without the corresponding opportunity, no matter how long you cultivated, it would be meaningless. It would only be a waste of time. Moreover, if one¡¯s cultivation level was not at the Void Returning realm, they would not have such a long lifespan to cultivate in seclusion. On Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s end, just as he received the system reward, Shen Ruyan had already killed the remaining Nascent Soul demon cultivator. Thus, most of the Nascent Soul demon cultivators appearing in this demonic calamity were slain by Jiang Chengxuan and his group. The remaining ones, frightened by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s terrifying strength, all went into hiding, daring not to show themselves. This finally enraged the seven Demon Lords in the Nine Heavens Gangfeng Realm. Wicked Moon, disregarding an attack from Heavenly Lord Purple Flame, launched a blood-colored lunar attack towards Jiang Chengxuan. This strike was both swift and fierce, catching even Heavenly Lord Purple Flame and the others off guard. By the time they reacted and attempted to intercept, it was already too late. The seven Demon Lords united to block the Heavenly Lords, making it impossible for them to break through their blockade immediately. On the other side. Just as Jiang Chengxuan and his companions finished clearing the battlefield they were shocked to see a massive blood-colored moon, with an immensely¡¯ terrifying and evil aura, crashing down towards them, specifically targeting Jiang Chengxuan. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan could feel that the blood-colored moon had sealed off all his avenues of escape. Even using the extreme speed of the Roc, he could not escape the pursuit of the blood-colored moon. This was because the opponent was not using mere speed or strength, but something related to spatial rules, which Jiang Chengxuan did not possess. So. His only option was to confront it head-on; there was no other way. However, before he could act, several Nascent Soul cultivators suddenly displayed blood-colored lines on their skin, as if possessed by something extremely evil, turning their aura exceedingly sinister and their eyes blood-red. ¡°Oh no!¡± When Su Qingchan, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud, Sword Lord Azure Blue and the others saw this, their expressions changed drastically. ¡®¡öThat¡¯s the blood moon contamination of Demon Lord Wicked Moon. We must guard our minds and inner power, not letting any evil thoughts invade, or else our souls might be infiltrated.¡± Shriek¡ª At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure suddenly created dozens, even hundreds of afterimages, scattering in all directions. However, the blood-colored moon, as if it could discern his true body, quickly pursued him as he flew away at the extreme speed of the Roc. As it drew near, Jiang Chengxuan could clearly feel the space around him solidifying, his range of movement shrinking. He knew he couldn¡¯t continue like this and had to act before the space around him was completely sealed off. With this in mind, Jiang Chengxuan took a deep breath and swallowed another Tenfold Pill. At the same time. He took out the Level 6 Constellation Talisman again. Buzz! Instantly, countless stars¡¯ light fell from the sky, forming a 360-degree barrier around Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan then used the Five-colored Divine Light and activated the Demon Slaying Talent to shoot the Trigram Divine Fire at the blood-colored full moon. That was not all. After this. He also took out the Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven-Slaying Saber, the Demon Suppressing Fist Technique, the Five-colored Aurola, the Eternal Scorching Sun Furnace, and the Golden Void Sword.. Chapter 581 - Chapter 581: The Fall of a Demon Lord, Power Beyond Soul Chapter 581: The Fall of a Demon Lord, Power Beyond Soul Formation, The Fury of Heaven and Earth¡¯s Will Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Boom! Boom! Boom! Just as Jiang Chengxuan finished all his preparations, a series of explosive sounds erupted from the void. The first to bear the brunt was his Constellation Talisman. Under the relentless assault of the blood moon, the already present cracks on the talisman¡¯s surface became more pronounced and dense. Eventually, the talisman, which had once helped Jiang Chengxuan defeat the Eclipse Godslayer Talisman, reached its end. With a cracking sound, it collapsed into powder, dissipating into thin air. Fortunately, its sacrifice wasn¡¯t in vain, as the blood moon, originally as large as a star, had shrunk in size. Following this were the various divine powers unleashed by Jiang Chengxuan under the enhancement of the Tenfold Pill. Five-colored Divine Light, Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven-Slaying Saber, Demon Suppressing Fist Technique, Trigram Divine Fire. As well as his intrinsic True Treasures, the Eternal Scorching Sun Furnace, and the Golden Void Sword. These attacks would have pulverized any cultivator below Soul Formation, but they had limited effect on Demon Lord Wicked Moon¡¯s blood-colored moon. Although it shrank further under these attacks, it didn¡¯t disappear and continued its deadly descent towards Jiang Chengxuan. A sense of anger and urgency rose in his heart. Jiang Chengxuan took a deep breath and gestured to Shen Ruyan and others not to intervene. He then drew out the recently acquired Level 6 Pure Yang True Treasure, the Demoncleaver Spirit Sword. Buzz! At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan channeled all his Dharmic power into the Demoncleaver Spirit Sword. Instantly, an incredibly sharp aura burst forth from the sword, releasing a blinding light like daylight. Jiang Chengxuan quickly utilized the Dharmic power stored in the Yin-Yang Divine Water Jade, infusing it into the sword. Boom! The sword¡¯s radiance intensified, becoming even more dazzling. It was also at this moment that Jiang Chengxuan suddenly felt that his spirit seemed to have been fused into the Demoncleaver Spirit Sword with the Dharmic powers he had just exerted. So much so that he immediately felt dizzy. Fortunately, the Demoncleaver Spirit Sword did not disappoint him. With a single strike. The blood-colored full moon that shocked everyone was split into two. The blood that filled the sky was instantly washed away by the scarlet and white sword light. Not only that, but the powerful sword intent shot straight into the sky, piercing into the Nine Heavens Gangfeng Realm. Demon Lord Wicked Moon, engaged in battle with Xuan Yang, suddenly sensed the impending danger from below. Without hesitation, Wicked Moon transformed into a streak of moonlight to evade the impending danger from below. Unexpectedly, at this moment, Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang seized this opportunity. With a swift motion, as Wicked Moon dodged the slash from the Demoncleaver Spirit Sword, a more ferocious sword light slashed across his body. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± Accompanied by a scream, an arm was severed in mid-air, quickly disintegrating into nothingness under the relentless sword light. ¡°Damn it!¡± Wicked Moon¡¯s expression instantly turned extremely dark. At this moment, the expressions of Mad Dragon and Blood Sea not far away changed. ¡°Not good! The will of heaven and earth of this world is about to awaken!¡± Hearing this, the remaining four Demon Lords¡¯ expressions also drastically changed. They knew that when their supreme being broke the barrier of this world and sent them here, the will of heaven and earth of this world was in a weakened, almost slumbering state. However, just now, they clearly felt that the will of heaven and earth in this world seemed to be reviving. As a result, their movements in this world began to become difficult. Although it did not affect them from fighting enemies of the same level for the time being, They believed the situation would worsen over time as the rejection and suppression from the world¡¯s will intensified. If this continued, they would face only one outcome ¨C being annihilated by the four human Heavenly Lords. They needed to inform the supreme being and find a way to return. Otherwise, staying here posed a real risk of falling. Just as the seven Demon Lords were about to act, the human Heavenly Lords exchanged glances. In the next moment, Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean sneered. ¡°Why? Do you want to leave just like that? Since you¡¯re all here, why in a hurry to leave?¡± Boom! Boom! Boom! At this moment, the four of them stood in four directions, blocking the path of Wicked Moon and the others. At the same time. Nine waterfalls that were like rivers of stars suddenly rose from the Nine Heavens Starfall Array below and instantly appeared around the four human Heavenly Lords. Seeing this, the expressions of Wicked Moon and the others changed again. ¡°The Nine Heavens Starfall Array, you can already mobilize the power of this array?¡± Chapter 582 - Chapter 582: The Fall of a Demon Lord, Power Beyond Soul Chapter 582: The Fall of a Demon Lord, Power Beyond Soul Formation, The Fury of Heaven and Earth¡¯s Will (2) Translator: Henyee Translations I Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Hehe, surprised, aren¡¯t you?¡± Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain smiled. ¡°We four have been able to harness the power of this array for several months now. We just waited for the right moment, one that would give us an overwhelming advantage over you.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Everlasting Mountain, Purple Flame, Xuan Yang, and Infinite Ocean stopped hesitating. The four of them began to channel their Dharmic powers with all their might. In the sky, nine dragon-like star rivers transformed into glowing ropes, ensnaring the seven Demon Lords. Chi! Chi! Chi! Chi! At that moment, endless light erupted around the Demon Lords, signaling their impending destruction. ¡°Damn it!¡± The seven Demon Lords couldn¡¯t maintain their composure anymore as they began to frantically attack, hoping to break through the array. However, the suppression from this world¡¯s will made them unable to unleash 100% of their strength. coupled with the power of the Nine Heavens Starfall Array, they had already fallen into an extremely dangerous situation. Below. In the Nova Waters. Jiang Chengxuan and his allies, having cleared their dizziness, felt the full force of the Nine Heavens Starfall Array being activated. Above the Nine Heavens Realm, waves of terrifying aura spread out. Su Qingchan, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud, Sword Lord Azure Blue and the others could not help but narrow their eyes. ¡°Could it be that Shifu and the others want to¡­?¡± Rumble! Before they could finish their thoughts, brilliant flame and thunderous roars came from above. Everyone looked on without blinking. They had already guessed what was going on. Tear¡ª Suddenly, one of the star rivers was shattered by a burst of purple-black light. Before they could process this, an incredibly bright light shot up, eventually exploding into a shower of spiritual rain, signifying the disappearance of a powerful and terrifying aura. At this moment. Everyone understood that a Soul Formation Demon Lord had fallen in the battle above. However, they did not know which Demon Lord it was. BOOM! After a while, a similar scene occurred. Another star river broke apart, accompanied by the fracture of a pitch-black demonic blade. Again, a downpour of spiritual rain followed. ¡°That¡¯s the second one.¡± The group felt a mix of excitement and worry, unsure of the exact situation above and the safety of their seniors. Boom! Suddenly. An even more intense explosion occurred. Crack This time, two star rivers in the high sky shattered, accompanied by a resentful roar. ¡°Everlasting Mountain, you actually self-destructed your intrinsic Pure Yang True Treasure. I¡¯ll wait for you in the nether world! I want to see how much lifespan you have left! Buzz! Following this proclamation, a blood-colored moon crashed down. Everyone recognized that the fallen Demon Lord was none other than Wicked Moon who had previously attacked Jiang Chengxuan. Boom! Boom! Boom! At that moment, the entire Nova Waters seemed to shake violently, signaling a monumental shift in the ongoing battle. Especially in the Curved Sea, pitch-black flames appeared in the void. An aura that was completely different from this world poured out. Jiang Chengxuan and the others couldn¡¯t help but narrow their eyes. ¡°Could that be ¡­ ?¡± Before they could think further, a huge palm phantom that looked like white jade stretched out from the black flames and grabbed everyone above the Nine Heavens Realm. in an instant, a terrifying aura emanated from the jade-like hand, causing an indescribable fear in everyone present. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan managed slightly better, but the rest, including Su Qingchan, were visibly shaken. More than half of them trembled uncontrollably. It had to be known that the weakest among them was at the fourth level of the Nascent Soul. However, when such a group of people faced the white jade palm phantom, they felt fear from the bottom of their hearts. It was as if they had seen their nemesis. Not to mention resisting, they did not even have the slightest thought of escaping. They could only stand there in a daze and let the white jade palm phantom crush them to death. Fortunately, the target of the white jade palm was not them. instead, it was the Soul Formation Heavenly Lords in the Nine Heavens Realm. ¡°Hahaha! It¡¯s the Supreme Being, the Supreme Being has come to save us!¡± Mad Dragon suddenly laughed crazily. He looked at the four human Heavenly Lords opposite him and said with a ferocious expression, ¡°You¡¯re finished. All of you are finished! Rumble! However, just as he finished speaking, the entire realm seemed to erupt in fury. Countless lightning, flames, and astral winds bombarded the white jade palm phantom. Crack¡ªCrack¡ªCrack¡ª In an instant, countless cracks immediately appeared on the white jade palm. This was the world¡¯s will taking action, refusing to allow such a foreign and overpowering force to exist. Destruction, it had to be destroyed at all costs! Boom, boom, boom! The entire world seemed to have gone crazy. Countless forces that were enough to destroy a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord blasted towards the white jade palm phantom without caring about the safety of those still present. Whoosh¡ª Under such assault, the powerful entity behind the jade palm couldn¡¯t maintain it for long. The palm grabbed the remaining Demon Lords and quickly retreated into the dark flames. just before leaving, it flicked a massive jade finger towards Purple Flame, Everlasting Mountain, Infinite Ocean, and Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang, with power surpassing Soul Formation level. No matter how Purple Flame, Everlasting Mountain, Infinite Ocean, and Xuan Yang resisted, they could not defend against it. Fortunately, the other party¡¯s actions once again angered the will of the world. The world summoned numerous thunderbolts, flames, and storms that swept towards the jade finger. Boom, boom, boom! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! The white jade finger quickly dissipated under such an onslaught. However, just as it completely dissipated, a wisp of remnant power still arrived in front of Purple Flame and the other three. This time, though still powerful, it was within the capacity of the Heavenly Lords to defend. Xuan Yang prepared to unleash his attack when Purple Flame stopped him, choosing to handle it himself. ¡°Fellow Daoist Xuan Yang, you¡¯re still young. Leave this to me.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, a palace that was burning with endless purple sun heavenly flames suddenly appeared in front of him. It was his Intrinsic Pure Yang True Treasure, the Purple Sun Heavenly Palace. In an instant, endless Purple Sun Heavenly Flames poured out of the treasure. At this moment. There was a sudden explosion in the Nine Heavens Realm. The last bit of strength left in the white jade finger collided fiercely with the Purple Sun Heavenly Palace.. Chapter 583 - Chapter 583: Purple Flame Is Severely Injured, The Demon Calamity Battle Ends Chapter 583: Purple Flame Is Severely Injured, The Demon Calamity Battle Ends Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Rumble! An extremely terrifying sound suddenly came from the Nine Heavens Realm. For a moment, the winds in this realm seemed to stand still. But soon, Everlasting Mountain, Infinite Ocean, and Xuan Yang witnessed the Purple Flame Heavenly Palace summoned by Heavenly Lord Purple Flame shatter into countless specks of light, dispersing in the sky. Even Purple FLame himself was severely injured in the collision, his body almost torn in half. ¡°Fellow Daoist Purple Flame!¡± The expressions of Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang and the others changed drastically. They did not expect the residual power of the attack to harbor such danger. No wonder Heavenly Lord Purple Flame wanted to help Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang. He didn¡¯t want Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang to lose his Dao foundation because of this. Cough, cough, cough¡­ ¡°I¡­ I¡¯m fine.¡± Heavenly Lord Purple Flame coughed violently, spitting out blood with each cough. The others were deeply concerned. No one knew better than them that Heavenly Lord Purple Flame¡¯s injuries had already damaged his foundation. His lifespan would probably be greatly reduced like Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain. Or even more. ¡°Let¡¯s go. The great battle is over, and we should be happy. This is the first time we¡¯ve ended a demon calamity as victors.¡± Heavenly Lord Purple Flame smiled at the three of them. However, at this moment, his originally black hair instantly turned snow-white. This made the expressions of Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang and the other two change again. Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang grabbed Heavenly Lord Purple Flame¡¯s hand, his expression turning grim. Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain and Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean looked at him inquisitively. Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang took a deep breath and said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Purple Flame, you should have foreseen that outcome just now, right? I, Xuan Yang, will remember this kindness in my heart. In the future, if you or the Purple Sun Palace need anything, I will definitely do my best.¡± At this point, he turned to Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean and said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Purple Flame has suffered foundational damage to shield me from that attack. And now, his lifespan is less than a hundred years.¡± ¡°What?¡± Hearing this, Everlasting Mountain and Infinite Ocean were visibly shaken. Despite their prior suspicions, hearing the confirmation from Xuan Yang still brought a sense of sorrow. No matter what, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame was a comrade who had experienced two demonic calamities with them. Including this time, it would be three times. Their bond was deeper than many could understand or imagine. Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean said, ¡°I still have two Sacred Blue Fruits that can increase your lifespan by 500 years. I¡¯ll send them to you.¡± Heavenly Lord Purple Flame smiled and waved his hand. ¡°You can give them to Fellow Daoist Everlasting Mountain. He also lost a significant amount of his lifespan in this battle. As for me, there¡¯s no need. Keep it for yourself; don¡¯t waste it on me.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± asked Infinite Ocean, Everlasting Mountain, and Xuan Yang Tianjun, their expressions turning serious. Heavenly Lord Purple Flame said calmly, ¡°I¡¯m injured by the laws this time round. Unless I can remove the nomological powers in my body, no matter how many spirit items there are to increase my lifespan, they won¡¯t be of any use to me.¡± ¡°Injured by the laws?¡± Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean and the other two felt their hearts tighten. They had not expected Heavenly Lord Purple Flame¡¯s injuries to be related to the laws. Yes. With the strength of the white jade palm phantom just now, it was normal for it to contain some law force. However, in that case¡­ It was indeed as Heavenly Lord Purple Flame had said. If he could not remove the nomological power in Heavenly Lord Purple Flame¡¯s body, it would be useless no matter how many spirit items he consumed. However, in the current cultivation world of the Nine Essences, there was no one who could remove the power of laws. This was because for a cultivator to possess such an ability, his cultivation had to reach Void Returning to be able to comprehend the complete laws. There was no other way. At this moment, Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang, Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean, and Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain all had ugly expressions. However, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame did not seem to care at all. He was still smiling as he said, ¡°After all your years of cultivation, haven¡¯t you seen through the impermanence of life? Let¡¯s go. Don¡¯t keep the youngsters waiting. We have many things to deal with in the aftermath.¡± With these words, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame was the first to descend towards the Nova Waters. The other three exchanged glances and followed, leaving the Nine Heavens Realm. At this moment, in the Nova Waters. With the disappearance of the jade palm¡¯s phantom, the dark flames that had appeared around the Curved Sea vanished completely. Moreover, other areas that had shown black fissures also returned to normal, signaling the end of the tumultuous events.. Chapter 584 - Chapter 584: Purple Flame Is Severely Injured, The Demon Chapter 584: Purple Flame Is Severely Injured, The Demon Calamity Battle Ends (2) Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations Even the demonic Qi in the world began to thin out, showing signs of dissipating. This marked the end of the demon calamity for the human race. This made Jiang Chengxuan and the others heave a sigh of relief. They were now assured that for the next 1,200 years, such a catastrophe wouldn¡¯t reoccur. Looking up towards the Nine Heavens Realm, they saw four formidable figures. They were Heavenly Lord Purple Flame, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain, Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean, and Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang. However, the sight of Heavenly Lord Purple Flame¡¯s white hair and the aura of decay emanating from him deeply saddened everyone. It was evident that he had suffered a grave injury during the battle. As a result, he did not have much life span left. ¡°Shifu, you¡­¡± Perfected Lord Wind Cloud and the other cultivators from Purple Sun Palace flew forward immediately. They looked at Heavenly Lord Purple Flame anxiously. However, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame smiled and shook his head at them. ¡°It¡¯s fine. I¡¯m fine.¡± As he spoke, he looked at Jiang Chengxuan with a smile and said with admiration, ¡°Young friend Jiang, I was right about you that day. You really didn¡¯t disappoint us all.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain, Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean, and Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan. They all nodded at him with an extremely solemn expression. Clearly. The three of them knew that Heavenly Lord Purple Flame was right. Jiang Chengxuan proved himself worthy of their trust. It was not an exaggeration to say that the reason why the human race could win this demonic calamity was entirely because of Jiang Chengxuan. If he had not led everyone to kill more than a hundred Nascent Soul demonic cultivators, If he had not led everyone to break the Demonic Heart Array, If not for him protecting many key array eyes, It was impossible for the human race to win this demonic calamity. ¡°Senior Purple Flame, you flatter me.¡¯ Jiang Chengxuan shook his head. ¡°The main reason why we were able to win this demonic calamity is because of the selfless sacrifices of the seniors. If not for you blocking the seven Soul Formation Demon Lords for all of us, No matter how capable we are, it¡¯s impossible for us to do anything.¡± Jiang Chengxuan was fully aware of his role in the battle but also recognized that the victory hinged on the four Heavenly Lords. It was them who helped block the seven Demon Lords. Only then would they have the possibility to carry out their plan. Only then would it be possible to tip the scales in the human race¡¯s favor. At this moment, the human race had won. However, despite the victory, the losses were also tremendous. Firstly, it was Heavenly Lord Purple Flame¡¯s injury. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could feel it very clearly that his life force was burning rapidly. At this rate, it seemed unlikely he would live another hundred years. This meant a significant decrease in the overall strength of the northern border¡¯s human race for a long time. Although they still had three Soul Formation Heavenly Lords, Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang was newly advanced and was by no means on par with Heavenly Lord Purple Flame. Even if he had a lot of potential in the future. In terms of current strength, there was still an insurmountable gap. Moreover, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame was not the only one injured in the battle. In fact. The four Heavenly Lords were all injured to varying degrees. However, compared to them, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame was the most serious. Next was Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain. Previously, in a decisive moment, he had sacrificed his own intrinsic True Treasure in order to slay Wicked Moon. For him, a Heavenly Lord, destroying his own intrinsic True Treasure was a deeply consequential and crippling act. It could be imagined that in the next few hundred years. Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain could no longer use his full strength, nor could he exert his peak combat power. With that in mind, The situation of the human race in the northern border in the next few hundred years was really not optimistic. Unless a new Soul Formation Heavenly Lord was born during this period. However, how could such a thing be so easy? Even Jiang Chengxuan and his Dao companion, Shen Ruyan, were not absolutely confident. At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan looked at the demonic cultivators in the distance who had yet to leave the Nine Essences Immortal World and could not help but say to the four Heavenly Lords, ¡°Seniors, although our human race has already won this Demonic Calamity, However, there are still many remnants of demon cultivators lingering. Please allow us to go and exterminate them, to put a definitive end to this war.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, the four Heavenly Lords present could not help but smile and nod. ¡°Go. Remember to be careful.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Jiang Chengxuan and the others accepted the order. At that moment. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Su Qingchan, and the others led a group of Nascent Soul cultivators and an army of cultivators to start cleaning up the remaining demonic cultivators. This extermination took several years. After Jiang Chengxuan and the others eliminated all the remaining demonic cultivators they could find, the battle of the demonic calamity officially came to an end. It was at this moment that everyone could clearly sense that a mysterious aura had descended on them. Many of them had a breakthrough in their cultivation under the effect of this strange aura. For example, Perfected Lord Flowing Snow, Perfected Lord Star Sea, Perfected Lord Vast River and the two South Sea Immortals advanced from the mid-stage Nascent Soul to the late-stage Nascent Soul. Even the early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators like Tang Baisheng advanced to mid-stage. Moreover, everyone¡¯s foundation was incomparably firm and solid. Moreover, this was only the beginning. In the future, as they cultivated, this aura could still play a huge role. It was not an exaggeration to say that it had only been a short while. But there were countless cultivators, from Qi Refinement to Nascent, who had had a breakthrough. Even the four Soul Formation Heavenly Lords received great benefits. The injuries Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain suffered from self-destructing his intrinsic Pure Yang True Treasure quickly recovered. Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang and Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean also sensed an opportunity to break through. Only Heavenly Lord Purple Flame¡¯s injuries did not improve. However, his essence, qi, and spirit would remain at their peak for the rest of his lifespan. It would only dissipate on the day he passed away. The state of Jiang. Mount Mystic Tai. Xuanming Peak. There was a creaking sound. The door of the cave abode where Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were cultivating slowly opened. At this moment. Several years had passed since the end of the demonic calamity. In these years, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan made another breakthrough and reached the eighth level of Nascent Soul. In addition, they had also used the rewards obtained from this war and their own accumulation to successfully refine a large number of cultivation resources. This included Nascent Soul Cultivation Pills and Nascent Soul Condensation Pills that were enough to make any Golden Core cultivator fight over it crazily. There were also several level 5 True Treasures with extraordinary effects. ¡°Congratulations, Shifu. Your cultivation has broken through again. You are a step closer to Soul Formation.¡± just as Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan walked out of the cave abode at the same time, Jiang Anran, who had been guarding outside, immediately smiled and bowed.. Chapter 585 - Chapter 585: Post-War Affairs, Su Qingchans Visit Chapter 585: Post-War Affairs, Su Qingchan¡¯s Visit Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Seeing Jiang Anran, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but smile. After the demon calamity battle, Jiang Anran had grown rapidly. Now, her cultivation had reached the ninth level of Golden Core. With some more training and experience, she would be ready to attempt the breakthrough to Nascent Soul. In fact. Not only Jiang Anran but also other members of the Jiang and Shen families who had survived the demon calamity had made significant gains. The Jiang family, in particular, had several new Golden Core cultivators, including family head Jiang Renyi, his younger brother Jiang Renchuan, Jiang Renchuan¡¯s daughter Jiang Yunrou, and Huang Ling¡¯er, who resided with the Jiang family. Among them, Huang Ling¡¯er did not participate in the Demon Calamity. Breaking through to Golden Core had nothing to do with this Demon Calamity/ The reason for her advancement to Golden Core was so unusual that people might not believe it if they heard about it. It was achieved through teaching in the Dao Seeking Academy. As she taught, her cultivation began to advance by leaps and bounds. In the end, in an almost inexplicable yet seemingly natural progression, she formed her Golden Core right there in the classroom. Furthermore, the quality of the Golden Core she condensed had actually reached high-grade. It was about the same quality as Jiang Anran¡¯s Golden Core. Even Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were amazed by Huang Ling¡¯er¡¯s unique progression. Shen Ruyan, with her vast experience spanning two lifetimes, had never encountered anyone like Huang Ling¡¯er. Huang Ling¡¯er¡¯s teaching abilities not only enhanced her cultivation but also improved the quality of her lectures. Moreover, her foundation was extremely solid. Everyone who came to her class and listened to her teaching would receive varying degrees of enlightenment. In one notable incident, a student achieved Foundation Establishment right in her classroom, causing a sensation at the Dao Seeking Academy. At this moment, wherever Huang Ling¡¯er taught, it would definitely be filled with people. Sometimes it even extended to a path or a tree outside the classroom. The scene was truly spectacular. ¡°Anran, this is for you.¡± At that moment, Shen Ruyan took out two jade bottles and handed them to Jiang Anran with a smile. It was the spiritual object that all Golden Core cultivators dreamed of forming their Nascent Soul. Nascent Soul Cultivation Pill and Nascent Soul Condensation Pill. ¡°Thank you, Shifu.¡± Jiang Anran immediately put it away with a happy expression. ¡°By the way, did anything happen while we were in seclusion?¡± Jiang Chengxuan looked at Jiang Anran and asked with a smile, ¡°Have Renyi, Renchuan, and the others come out of seclusion?¡± Long before they entered seclusion, Jiang Renyi and the others, who had advanced to Golden Core, were already in seclusion. Now, a few years had passed. It should be about time they came out. Jiang Anran nodded. ¡°Renyi and the others came out of seclusion two years ago. They are currently dealing with some follow-up matters of the war.¡± After the Demonic Calamity ended, Jiang Chengxuan and the others obtained many post-war rewards from the Purple Sun Palace, the Black Sea Pavilion, and the Everlasting Palace. While the rewards greatly increased the foundation of the Jiang family, it also greatly increased the cultivation and strength of many people. Now. As the master of the state of Jiang, the Jiang family. It was about time to distribute the rewards to those who had contributed. According to Jiang Anran, that was what Jiang Renyi and the others were doing. It was also worth mentioning that after returning to the Jade Water Sword Pavilion from the battlefield, Gu Yuefeng had been cultivating in seclusion for several years. It was naturally to break through the bottleneck of Nascent Soul. So far, no one had received any news that he had come out of seclusion. ¡°Well, Shifu¡­¡± At this moment, Jiang Anran seemed to have thought of something, and there was a hint of hesitation on her face. However, in the end, she still said, ¡°It¡¯s said that Martial Aunt Rushuang and Martial Uncle Baifei seem to have failed to break through to Golden Core.¡± ¡°Huh¡­ ?¡± Hearing Jiang Anran¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s expressions changed. Shen Ruyan asked, ¡°How are they doing? Are they alright?¡± Jiang Anran replied, ¡°I think they¡¯re quite injured. Their vitality is also severely damaged. They might not be able to attempt to break through to Golden Core again in the future.¡± At that moment, Shen Ruyan¡¯s expression darkened. Jiang Chengxuan sighed in his heart. Actually, they had expected something like this a long time ago. As their cultivation continued to advance, one day, their old friends and family would leave them one by one. This was something that even they could not change. After all, not everyone¡¯s talent, opportunity, and temperament were like theirs. Take Shen Rushuang and Shen Baifei for example. The former had rarely experienced battles in the cultivation world. Most of the time, she stayed in the family to refine pills or study alchemy. As for her cultivation, it was forcefully accumulated bit by bit through consuming resources. Under such circumstances, even with the help of many Core Formation spiritual items, it was very difficult to overcome the tribulation.. Chapter 586 - Chapter 586: Post-War Affairs, Su Qingchans Visit (2) Chapter 586: Post-War Affairs, Su Qingchan¡¯s Visit (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations It was natural for failures to occur in cultivation. As for Shen Baifei, his early years of numerous conflicts had resulted in many hidden injuries, compromising his physical condition. His age, declining vitality, mental state, and the strength of his spiritual energy made it difficult for him to reach the peak state required for a successful breakthrough. Even with life-extending elixirs, it was hard to compensate for certain deficiencies. Of course. The most important factor, however, was the lack of opportunity. It¡¯s worth noting that Shen Yuanlong was in an even worse state than him back then. However, in the end, he succeeded in forming the core. What did this mean? This demonstrated that Shen Yuanyong¡¯s fortune and opportunities far surpassed Shen Baifei¡¯s, compensating for his shortcomings. The elusive nature of fate and opportunity made it impossible to predict outcomes until the very last step. It was a matter of destiny After discussing various other matters, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, a few days later, visited the Shen family to see Shen Rushuang and Shen Baifei. After that. They personally went to the Ganyang Sect and delivered the Nascent Soul Cultivation Pill and the Nascent Soul Condensation Pill to Zheng Pelong. At this moment, Zheng Pelong¡¯s cultivation had already reached the ninth level of Golden Core. However, according to him, he did not have much confidence in breaking through to Nascent Soul. Treasures like the Nascent Soul Cultivation Pill and the Nascent Soul Condensation Pill would only be wasted in his hands. However, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan still insisted on giving him the treasures out of gratitude. It was for no other reason than the fact that Zheng Pelong had once protected them. When Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan returned to the Jiang family, The family head, Jiang Renyi, immediately came over and reported everything he was dealing with to the two of them. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded approvingly. ¡°Keep up the good work. If there¡¯s anything you¡¯re not sure of, you can tell us.¡± Suddenly, the couple sensed something and turned their gaze towards the sky. There. A graceful figure was swiftly approaching their place. Recognizing the visitor, both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan smiled. Shen Ruyan commented, ¡°Husband, it looks like we will finally obtain what we have been waiting for.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Jiang Chengxuan also smiled and nodded. ¡°Let¡¯s go. It¡¯s rare for an esteemed guest to come. Let¡¯s take the initiative to go out and welcome her.¡± After instructing Jiang Renyi about some matters, he and Shen Ruyan went out to meet their guest. The visitor was Su Qingchan, their comrade during the demon calamity battle and now the Grand Elder of Everlasting Palace, as well as the direct disciple of Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain. As Su Qingchan saw Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan approaching, she slowed down her flight and greeted them with a smile and a fist salute. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, Fellow Daoist Shen, long time no see. How have you been?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan returned the salute, smiling, ¡°Thanks to Fairy Su¡¯s well wishes, we¡¯ve been quite well. Why don¡¯t you join us at our home for a while?¡± Hearing this, Su Qingchan did not refuse. She immediately smiled and nodded. ¡°Then I won¡¯t stand on ceremony. Sorry to disturb the two of you.¡± As they spoke, the three of them descended at the same time. Then, under the guidance of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, they arrived at their guest hall. After a disciple of the Jiang family served the spiritual tea and left, Su Qingchan took out a letter and handed it to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°This is a recommendation letter personally written by my Shifu. With this letter, you can directly enter the Sunset Secret Realm in the eastern end, and you won¡¯t have to hand over 30% of your gains usually required upon exiting the realm.¡± Long before the battle of the demonic calamity, Jiang Chengxuan had exchanged information about the whereabouts of the Wood Earth Ganoderma from Pei Daoqi of the Mingzhen Sect. It was in the Sunset Secret Realm of the eastern end. This realm, managed by various Soul Formation forces of the eastern end, opened once every three hundred years, and outsiders had to pay a hefty price to enter. Additionally, they were required to hand over 30% of their gains upon leaving, unless they had a recommendation letter. After the battle of the demonic calamity, Su Qingchan remembered that Jiang Chengxuan and the others might need it, so she took the initiative to promise them that her Shifu, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain, might be able to help. Now was the time for her to fulfill her promise to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Looking at the recommendation letter, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but look happy. Jiang Chengxuan immediately reached out to take the recommendation letter and said gratefully, ¡°Thank you, Fairy Su, for asking Senior Everlasting Mountain for this. I¡¯ll have to trouble Fairy Su to thank Senior Everlasting Mountain for us later.¡± ¡°Hehe, Fellow Daoist Jiang, you¡¯re too polite..¡± Chapter 587 - Chapter 587: Post-War Affairs, Su Qingchans Visit (3) Chapter 587: Post-War Affairs, Su Qingchan¡¯s Visit (3) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Su Qingchan nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll convey your thanks to my Shifu,¡± she said. Then, her expression became more serious as she continued, ¡°However, there¡¯s something I need to remind you about. The few Soul Formation forces in the eastern end are not as united as the ones in the northern border. On the contrary, their relationship is rather bad. Moreover, the people on their side look down on the cultivators of the northern border. If you go, remember not to get involved in anything between them. Just do your own thing.¡± Hearing this reminder, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded solemnly. ¡°Thank you for your reminder, Fairy Su. On this trip to the eastern end, we only want what we want. Other than that, we will not cause trouble.¡± In fact. They had a deeper understanding of the situation in the eastern end. They knew that it was the second strongest region in the Nine Essences World apart from the central plain. The overall strength of the cultivators was far stronger than that of the northern border. Including the number of Soul Formation Heavenly Lords. It was several times more than theirs. It was also because of this that the eastern end cultivators were arrogant. Other than cultivators from the central plain, they didn¡¯t take cultivators of the same level from the other regions seriously. So. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t want to have too much contact with the cultivators there on this trip. They had even thought that when necessary, they would enter the Sunset Secret Realm in disguise. In the following time. Su Qingchan then told Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan some details that they might need to pay attention to. When it was about time, she stood up and bade farewell. Not long after Su Qingchan left, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan suddenly looked in the direction of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. There. A vast and powerful aura was slowly rising. This made Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan realize immediately. The Supreme Elder, Gu Yuefeng, who had been in seclusion for a long time and was trying to break through to Nascent Soul, was probably about to succeed and come out. At this moment. Jiang Anran, Tang Baisheng, and some other Golden Core cultivators of the Jiang family also sensed the commotion from the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. Including the other sects and families in the state of Jiang, all of them turned their attention to the Jade Water Sword Pavilion. For a moment, the entire Jade Water Sword Pavilion was mobilized. In order to avoid any possible accidents, Hou Dongbai even gathered the Golden Core elders of all the sects and prepared to protect Gu Yuefeng. At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Wife, let¡¯s bring Anran and the others over to take a look. No matter what, Fellow Daoist Gu is our friend. He has helped us a lot in the past. This time, he is about to break through to Nascent Soul. In order to avoid any accidents, let¡¯s go over and help.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Shen Ruyan nodded in agreement. ¡°Okay, then let¡¯s bring Anran and the others over.¡± Without further delay, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan flew towards the Jade Water Sword Pavilion with Jiang Anran, the Supreme Elder, Tang Baisheng, and Jiang Rendao.. Chapter 588 - Chapter 588: Gu Yuefeng Advances to Nascent Soul, Chapter 588: Gu Yuefeng Advances to Nascent Soul, Arriving at the Eastern End Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations No matter the time, a cultivator¡¯s breakthrough to Nascent Soul is always a momentous event, especially for a sect without any Nascent Soul cultivators. No matter how much value a sect put into it, it was only right. Such was the case with Jade Water Sword Pavilion. The sect had a tight grip over a radius of three thousand miles, and any unfamiliar or foreign cultivators within this range were strictly expelled. Amidst such security measures, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, accompanied by Jiang Anran and others, arrived at the gates of Jade Water Sword Pavilion. Hou Dongbai, who was in charge of related matters, heard that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were here. While he was shocked in his heart, he could not help but reveal a pleasantly surprised expression. He knew very well that since Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were here, Gu Yuefeng¡¯s breakthrough would not be disturbed by any external forces. After all, not everyone wanted their Jade Water Sword Pavilion to have a Nascent Soul cultivator. As for why Hou Dongbai was not worried that Jiang Chengxuan and the others would stop Gu Yuefeng from advancing to Nascent Soul, The reason was very simple. That was, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s character had already been recognized by all the cultivators in the state of Jiang. Coupled with their past friendship, Hou Dongbai believed that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were definitely the most trustworthy people. At this moment. The spiritual Qi within ten miles of Jade Water Sword Pavilion was frantically converging towards Gu Yuefeng¡¯s cave abode. Jiang Chengxuan took a brief look and then said to Hou Dongbai and others, ¡°Get ready. Fellow Daoist Gu is about to come out of seclusion to transcend the tribulation.¡± Boom! Indeed. As soon as Jiang Chengxuan finished speaking, a dull thunderous roar emanated from the sky, followed by the rapid gathering of dark clouds. At that moment, a spiritual pressure far surpassing that of a Golden Core cultivator surged out of Gu Yuefeng¡¯s cave abode. The next instant, Gu Yuefeng, carrying a treasure sword, appeared before everyone. Jiang Chengxuan immediately took out three level 5 defensive talismans, the Vajra Shield Talisman, from his body and threw them at Gu Yuefeng. ¡°Fellow Daoist Gu, take these three Vajra Shield Talismans. They might be helpful for your upcoming tribulation.¡± This was also a level 5 talisman drawn by Jiang Chengxuan himself. Gu Yuefeng clearly did not expect Jiang Chengxuan to give him such a precious talisman. And it was three at once. He immediately nodded at Jiang Chengxuan with a solemn expression and said gratefully. ¡°Thanks a lot.¡± With that, he quickly flew towards the deserted mountain in the distance. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan, Hou Dongbai, and the others immediately followed. They only stopped when they were about a thousand miles away from the place where Gu Yuefeng was transcending his tribulation. Unknowingly, the faces of the cultivators of the Jade Water Sword Pavilion were filled with nervousness. Hua Mengyou couldn¡¯t help but ask Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, ¡°Senior Jiang, Senior Shen, will my Shifu be alright this time?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan smiled and nodded. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. In our opinion, Fellow Daoist Gu¡¯s breakthrough this time has a very solid foundation. In addition, with the three Vajra Shield Talismans, there shouldn¡¯t be any problems.¡± Jiang Chengxuan paused for a moment before continuing, ¡°Fellow Daoist Hua, I¡¯ve told you many times that you, Pavilion Master Hou, and the others are all our friends. In the future, let¡¯s continue to address each other as Fellow Daoists.¡± As he spoke, Gu Yuefeng¡¯s tribulation had already begun. Lightning bolts one after another struck down from the clouds ¨C one, two, three, four¡­ Just as Jiang Chengxuan had predicted, Gu Yuefeng¡¯s breakthrough to Nascent Soul was on solid ground. The heavenly tribulation did not pose a significant threat to him, at least not the initial strikes. It was only from the sixth strike of the tribulation that Gu Yuefeng started to feel significant pressure. By the seventh strike, he began to get injured. Fortunately, the Vajra Shield Talismans that Jiang Chengxuan had given him earlier helped him withstand the last and most difficult three strikes of the tribulation. Once the dark clouds dispersed, the sky showered purifying spiritual Qi, aiding Gu Yuefeng¡¯s rapid recovery from his injuries. At this point, Jiang Chengxuan and others approached to congratulate him. Jiang Chengxuan handed over a jade slip to Gu Yuefeng, saying, ¡°This jade slip contains various information about Nascent Soul cultivators, including trade fairs, Nascent Soul sects, and families. I believe it will help you understand some relevant situations. Since you¡¯ve just broken through to Nascent Soul, you¡¯ll probably need to go back and consolidate your cultivation. We won¡¯t disturb you any further. When we have time in the future, we can sit down and discuss the Dao together.¡± With that, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and the others didn¡¯t linger any longer and returned to Mount Mystic Tai. Upon returning, Jiang Chengxuan informed Jiang Renyi and others of their upcoming journey to the eastern end, as the time for the opening of the Sunset Secret Realm in the east was approaching. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan needed to reach there before the opening of the realm.. Chapter 589 - Chapter 589: Gu Yuefeng Advances to Nascent Soul, Chapter 589: Gu Yuefeng Advances to Nascent Soul, Arriving at the Eastern End (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Otherwise, if they missed this opportunity, they would have to wait another three hundred years to enter the Sunset Secret Realm. Jiang Renyi, Jiang Anran, and the others all expressed their understanding. At the same time, they also promised Jiang Chengxuan that they would manage the family well and not let anything happen to the family or the state of Jiang. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were quite confident in them. Subsequently, the couple did not waste much time. About three days later, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan quietly left the state of Jiang without alerting anyone. More than ten days later. They arrived at the massive cross-region teleportation array that leads from the northern border to the eastern end. The array was guarded by Nascent Soul cultivators from the Everlasting Palace and Black Sea Pavilion, four in total. They cordially invited Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to the esteened guest waiting area. Normally, the teleportation array to the eastern end would not be activated for another ten years, but they had received prior notification from Su Qingchan and others. So. In the following time, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t wait too long in the waiting area. About a day later. The couple boarded the super-large teleportation array that led to the eastern end. With a buzz and a feeling of intense dizziness, when they looked again, they found themselves in front of a huge, unfamiliar teleportation array. At this moment, the two of them had disguised themselves. Their cultivation was also suppressed to the mid-stage of Nascent Soul. A surprised voice came from nearby. Turning, they saw seven or eight Nascent Soul cultivators dressed in various sect and family robes, looking at them curiously. A middle-aged man in a yellow robe with a yellow maple leaf pattern engraved on the hem of his robe could not help but say in surprise, ¡°Are there so few people from the northern border this time? Only two?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan recognized that the man was a Nascent Soul cultivator from the powerful eastern end sect, the Maple Sect. It was said that this sect was very powerful. They boasted two Soul Formation Heavenly Lords and over thirty Nascent Soul cultivators, a strength almost unimaginable in the northern border. It was no wonder that the cultivators of the eastern end looked down on the cultivators of the northern border. The difference in strength between the two sides was indeed not small. ¡°Hey, which sect are you from in the northern border? Why have you come to our eastern end?¡± A man in a white robe with a small sword engraved on the hem asked Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan calmly. Judging from his outfit, he was a cultivator from the Soul Formation Sect of the eastern end, the Radiance Sword Sect. There were also two Soul Formation Heavenly Lords and more than thirty Nascent Soul cultivators in the sect. Everyone present looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan with interest, as if they were watching a good show. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t expect to encounter such a frustrating thing as soon as they arrived at the eastern end. What did their purpose of coming to the eastern end and their origin have anything to do with these people? ¡°Why we are here doesn¡¯t seem to have anything to do with you, right?¡± Shen Ruyan frowned and asked, ¡°You¡¯re in charge of guarding the teleportation array here, but that doesn¡¯t mean you have the right to interrogate us.¡± These words immediately made the white-robed man¡¯s expression darken. Clearly, he did not expect the other party to be so rude to him, a cultivator from a Soul Formation sect. He failed to consider the provocativeness of his initial inquiry and saw their blunt reaction as an affront to Jiang Chengxuan and his wife¡¯s dignity. In his opinion, the couple was intentionally embarrassing him. He sneered and said bluntly, ¡°Of course it does. I suspect that you might be the remnants of demonic cultivators. If you know what¡¯s good for you, come with me to my Radiance Sword Sect to be interrogated. Otherwise¡­¡± At this point, the white-robed man and another man who was also wearing a white robe but had the mark of a small sword between his eyebrows stood in front of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Don¡¯t blame us for being rude to you.¡± Seeing this, the yellow-robed man and the others clearly had no intention of getting involved. However, they all looked like they were watching a good show. It was as if the scene in front of him was exciting. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s expressions finally darkened. Before coming to the eastern end, they knew that the cultivators from the Soul Formation sects in the eastern end were all arrogant and did not take cultivators from other places seriously at all. However, they still did not expect that the arrogance of these guys had completely exceeded their expectations. What else was there to say? Jiang Chengxuan spat out two words coldly. ¡°Get lost!¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± The expressions of the white-robed man and the man with the small sword mark between their eyebrows turned extremely cold. However, before they could inquire, Jiang Chengxuan was the first to attack. His index and middle fingers were like swords as he gently slashed at the white-robed man and the other man. Swoosh! In an instant, an extremely dazzling sword light suddenly burst out from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s fingertips. The white-robed man and the other man did not even have time to react. Their bodies were sent flying by the sword light. A series of loud rumbles could be heard. The bodies of the white-robed man and the other man smashed into mountains in the distance. Wherever they passed, smoke and dust rose continuously. The yellow-robed man and the others were dumbfounded. They did not expect Jiang Chengxuan to possess such strength. With just a bare-handed strike, he defeated two mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators from the Radiance Sword Sect. Was he really a cultivator from the northern border? Since when did the northern border have such a powerful cultivator? ¡°I¡¯ll kill you!¡± Suddenly. A furious roar suddenly came from the dust in the distance. Immediately after, two figures that were like sharp swords suddenly sped towards the teleportation array. When they approached, the yellow-robed man and the others suddenly realized. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who had been near them a moment ago, were nowhere to be seen. This was no small matter. It had to be known that everyone present had reached the mid-stage of Nascent Soul. Normally, even a grand cultivator would find it difficult to leave silently without alerting them. But now, this unbelievable thing had happened. What did this mean? This meant that the two people just now were at least in the late-stage Nascent Soul. Although everyone present had the background of a Soul Formation sect, Under normal circumstances, they would not take some ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators seriously. But they still had respect for grand cultivators. Thinking about how they had put on airs in front of the two Nascent Soul grand cultivators just now, the yellow-robed man and the others could not help but gasp. If they were unlucky, they would have been killed by the other party. Even if their sect could avenge them in the future, it was meaningless to them, who were already dead. Thank goodness, thank goodness. The couple seemed to be sensible people. Otherwise, the white-robed man and the other would not be just injured. It was very likely that they would lose their life.. Chapter 590 - Chapter 590: The State of the Eastern Ends Cultivation Chapter 590: The State of the Eastern End¡¯s Cultivation World, Modifying Plans Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations On the other side. Having left the scene, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were in a sour mood. Shen Ruyan remarked, ¡°It seems the cultivators of the Eastern End are even worse than we thought.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded in agreement. ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, we might have to modify our plans. Especially the way to enter the Sunset Secret Realm. If possible, it¡¯s best if you and I don¡¯t expose our true identities.¡± ¡°Well, husband, you mean¡­ ?¡± Shen Ruyan¡¯s heart skipped a beat. She looked at Jiang Chengxuan in surprise. Jiang Chengxuan nodded again. ¡°I suspect that Senior Everlasting Mountain¡¯s recommendation letter might not be of much use. It might have the opposite effect. We will also expose our identities unnecessarily.¡± It wasn¡¯t that they had done anything wrong when they asked Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain to write a recommendation letter for them. It was just that their understanding of the eastern end was too limited. If they used that letter rashly and revealed their true identities, they might become targets for certain individuals. The couple believed that there was nothing these people wouldn¡¯t do. From what happened just now, these guys seemed to have long forgotten what reverence was. Especially those cultivators from Soul Formation sects. They might not be afraid of you just because you have a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord behind you. At most, they would not target you openly. However, in the dark, who knew what these people would do? ¡°Then, husband, what do you plan to do next¡­?¡± Jiang Chengxuan thought for a moment and said, ¡°First, we¡¯ll disguise ourselves again and gain a more detailed understanding of the eastern end¡¯s cultivation world. Once we¡¯re ready, we¡¯ll try to sneak into the Sunset Secret Realm together. As long as our disguises are good, there¡¯s nothing to fear. Even if a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord comes, as long as they¡¯re not in the mid stage, we should be able to escape unscathed.¡± It was obvious that Jiang Chengxuan had considered the worst-case scenario. Shen Ruyan had no objections. Soon, the couple changed their appearance and suppressed their cultivation to the early-stage Nascent Soul. Ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators, even late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, would find it difficult to see through their disguise. A few months later. Eastern end, the state of Baihao, Cloud Sea Inn. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, now disguised, arrived at the top floor of the inn. There. There, a man with a goatee greeted them warmly. ¡°You must be Fellow Daoist Jiang Chuan and Fairy Shen Yan, right?¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan no longer used their real names. Instead, they changed to Jiang Chuan and Shen Yan. After several months of in-depth investigation, they realized the chaos in the eastern end was worse than they had imagined. The few Soul Formation forces dominated, monopolizing most of the cultivation resources. The remaining Nascent Soul sects and families were mostly subservient to these forces. There was no need to mention the Golden Core, Violet Palace, and Foundation Establishment cultivators. They no longer had freedom or autonomy. Even if they demanded your Dao companion to serve them in their chamber, you had absolutely no room to resist.¡± You could only endure it obediently. At this moment, the couple looked at the goateed man. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Shopkeeper Yang, did you help us get what we wanted?¡± The goateed man called Shopkeeper Yang couldn¡¯t help but laugh. ¡°With me around, there will naturally be no problem with obtaining just a recommendation letter. However, shouldn¡¯t you¡­¡± He hinted at something without finishing his sentence. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. Then Shen Ruyan casually threw a storage ring to Shopkeeper Yang. Shopkeeper Yang did not stand on ceremony. He inspected the high-grade spirit stones in the ring, his face beaming with satisfaction. ¡°It¡¯s been a pleasure doing business with you. Here are your recommendation letters. With these, you can enter the Sunset Secret Realm. At that time, you only need to take out these two recommendation letters to enter the Sunset Secret Realm.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan took the recommendation letter from Shopkeeper Yang. They only took a look at it before their expressions darkened. Jiang Chengxuan suddenly looked up at Shopkeeper Yang and said in a gloomy tone, ¡°Shopkeeper Yang, I don¡¯t think this is what we wanted. Back then, you promised us that you would help us get two Grade A recommendation letters.. Chapter 591 - Chapter 591: The State of the Eastern Ends Cultivation World, Modifying Plans (2) Chapter 591: The State of the Eastern End¡¯s Cultivation World, Modifying Plans (2) Translator: Henyee Translations 1 Editor: Henyee Translations We paid for a Grade A recommendation letter. But what about now? You only gave us a Grace C recommendation letter. Can you please explain to us what exactly is going on?¡± In the recommendation letters for entry into the Sunset Secret Realm, there are four grades: A, B, C, and D. Grade A is the best, and grade D is the worst. The former is similar in function to the recommendation letter written by Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain for them. The Grade B recommendation letter is significantly inferior. After exiting the secret realm, one needs to hand over thirty percent of their gains. For Grade C, it¡¯s forty percent. And for Grade D, it¡¯s fifty percent. According to the price standards initially given by Shopkeeper Yang, The price of a Grade A recommendation letter is more than ten times that of a Grade C letter. Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s questioning, Shopkeeper Yang¡¯s face still bore the same smile. He spread his hands in a manner that seemed apologetic yet indifferent and said, ¡°I¡¯m truly sorry, both of you. The Grade A recommendation letters were taken by someone not long ago. This Grade C letter was what I managed to save for you to the best of my ability.¡± Heh, so you mean we should thank you for this?¡± Shen Ruyan sneered. But Shopkeeper Yang still smiled and shook his head. ¡°There¡¯s no need for that. Honestly, I feel quite ashamed that things turned out this way. How about this? If I have a chance in the future, I will try to compensate you somehow. What do you think?¡± If one didn¡¯t know what kind of person this Shopkeeper Yang was and the business ethics of the Cloud Sea Inn, they might really believe that he was genuinely apologetic. ¡°No need for any compensation.¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s tone was indifferent. ¡°We just hope you can return the extra top-grade spirit stones we paid you.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Shopkeeper Yang¡¯s smile finally began to fade. His expression turned indifferent as he looked down at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan from a superior stance and said, ¡°I was showing respect by explaining to you just now. Now, I hope you don¡¯t push your luck. Otherwise, the consequences, I believe, are something you can¡¯t afford.¡± His words instantly turned Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s faces ashen. They exchanged a look, took a deep breath, and then nodded heavily at Shopkeeper Yang. ¡°Very well, very good. We¡¯ve said what we had to. Farewell!¡± With that, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan left Cloud Sea Inn without looking back. 8 Seeing them leave, a figure suddenly appeared behind Shopkeeper Yang. The figure said, ¡°My lord, do you need me to follow and take care of those two?¡± A smile appeared on Shopkeeper Yang¡¯s face again. He shook his head and said: ¡°No need. It¡¯s rare to find such fat sheep. I¡¯m counting on them to bring me even greater profits in the future.¡± On the other side. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan left the Cloud Sea Inn, their previously angry expressions instantly disappeared. Shen Ruyan said, ¡°Husband, shall we head straight to the Sunset Secret Realm now?¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded, ¡°Yes, let¡¯s go straight there. With our speed, by the time we reach the Sunset Secret Realm, it should be just about time for it to open.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Shen Ruyan also nodded. ¡°But really, those people at Cloud Sea Inn are quite daring to do such things. They took our money for a Grade A recommendation letter, but what they gave us was only a Grade C. It¡¯s like they¡¯ve made fools out of us.¡± ¡°Heh, isn¡¯t that what we expected from the beginning?¡± Jiang Chengxuan laughed, ¡°With these people¡¯s nature, how could they not try to scrape off a layer of profit from us?¡± ¡°So, are we just going to let this go?¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes suddenly darkened. He slowly said, ¡°Whatever they took from us, they have to return. Those spirit stones are just temporarily in the hands of Cloud Sea Inn. At the right time, we will take them back, with interest.¡± As they spoke, the couple swiftly moved toward the Sunset Secret Realm. Two months later. When Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan appeared on a vast black plain, they found it was already filled with many cultivators. There were no less than a hundred Nascent Soul Perfected Lords, and many of them were in the late stages of Nascent Soul. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked around and realized that many Nascent Soul cultivators were gathered in front of the Nascent Soul cultivators of the Soul Formation sects, flattering them in a very obsequious manner. This would be almost unimaginable in the Northern Border. The dignified Nascent Soul Perfected Lords, in the presence of their peers, were showing such a lowly attitude, some even to the point of servility. However, in the Eastern End, this seemed quite normal. Those cultivators from major Soul Formation sects seemed to quite enjoy the flattery from their peers. Eventually, a massive flying ship appeared in the distant sky, led by a man dressed in the attire of the Three Sun Sect, one of the most powerful Soul Formation sects in the Eastern End. The sect had four Soul Formation Heavenly Lords and more than fifty Nascent Soul cultivators. Among them, the most famous was Thunder Law, a Perfected Lord rumored to be on the cusp of reaching Soul Formation, making him one of the most influential figures in the Eastern End and the most likely to ascend to Soul Formation in the Three Sun Sect. This man at the forefront of the flying ship was none other than Thunder Law, who was also responsible for overseeing the opening of the Sunset Secret Realm. ¡°Greetings, Perfected Lord Thunder Law!¡± Upon the arrival of Thunder Law¡¯s flying ship above the crowd, many immediately bowed and paid their respects to him. This sight once again refreshed Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s perspective. Despite Thunder Law¡¯s strong abilities, high cultivation, and extraordinary status, he was still a Nascent Soul cultivator. Theoretically, everyone¡¯s status was roughly equal, and interactions were generally on a friendly basis. However, what they witnessed was not so. It seemed more like a relationship between servants and their master While Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were sighing in their hearts, Perfected Lord Thunder Law had already landed from the flying ship. He floated above everyone and said indifferently, ¡°Everyone, the opening of the Sunset Secret Realm will be jointly overseen by myself and Chu Guanglie of the Chu family.¡± The Chu family was another powerful Soul Formation force in the Eastern End, with three Soul Formation Heavenly Lords and over forty Nascent Soul cultivators. As for Chu Guanglie, just like Perfected Lord Thunder Law, he was also half a step into the Soul Formation. Just as he finished speaking, a huge flying ship also sailed over from the end of the sky in the distance. When the flying ship stopped above everyone. A young man in a blue robe slowly arrived in front of Thunder Law. ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s been a long time. Fellow Daoist Thunder Law, you seem even more impressive than before.¡± It was as if he did not see so many cultivators present at all. He directly struck up a conversation with Thunder Law. Thunder Law, unfazed, chatted with Chu Guanglie for several hours until dusk fell. Finally, the two smiled at each other and finally turned their attention back to the crowd.. Chapter 592 - Chapter 592: Entering the Secret Realm, Spirit Devouring Beetle Chapter 592: Entering the Secret Realm, Spirit Devouring Beetle Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Upon seeing Thunder Law and Chu Guanglie finally turning their attention towards them, the spirits of the cultivators present trembled. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan watched this scene from the shadows, frowning deeply. It was no exaggeration to say that the cultivators of the Eastern End had almost lost their spines. Despite being ignored, disrespected, and even trampled upon by those in power, they showed no sign of dissatisfaction, anger, or resentment, which could be understandable given the power disparity. However, their eager-to-please, almost groveling behavior was baffling. After all, they were all Nascent Soul cultivators of the same realm. Even if the others had stronger cultivation and deeper backgrounds, did it mean they had to abandon their own basic dignity? Perhaps this was exactly what the major Soul Formation sects wanted to see. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan suddenly understood. Such people could never pose a threat to their status. Spineless cultivators could never develop a firm Dao heart, and without it, they would never achieve Soul Formation, thus never threatening these sects. They were essentially destroying the potential of these cultivators to rise in the future, both spiritually and physically. At that moment, Thunder Law said, ¡°Everyone, there¡¯s no need for Brother Guanglie and me to talk about the rules and precautions for entering the Sunset Secret Realm, right? If you are unaware, you may ask those around you. The realm will be open for a total of one month, and after that, you will be transported out.¡± After speaking, Thunder Law nodded towards Chu Guanglie.. In the next moment, half an array disc suddenly appeared in Chu Guanglie¡¯s hand. Seeing this, Perfected Lord Thunder Law immediately took out half an array disc from his body. Crack¡ª They put the two half array discs together. As they infused their powers into the now complete disc, it burst into a dazzling golden light, shooting upwards and soon covering the entire black plain. Soon. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s pupils constricted at the sight. The entire black plain had been transformed into a restricted area, where the cultivators inside could not leave, and those outside could not enter. This space had become isolated, ensuring that without Thunder Law and Chu Guanglie¡¯s consent, no one could leave the area, even after exiting the Sunset Secret Realm. Perhaps, this was the key reason why the major Soul Formation powers could keep this secret realm firmly under their control. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! Just then, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan suddenly noticed their Grade C recommendation letters emitting a bright light. Almost instantly, they discerned the location of entrance to the Sunset Secret Realm, surprising them with the unexpected functionality of the recommendation letters they had acquired from Cloud Sea Inn. Could it mean that these items had other unknown capabilities, like surveillance? ¡°Arghhhh!¡± Suddenly, a series of screams echoed through the air. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately turned around. They turned to see several cultivators around them spontaneously combust without any visible flames. Golden light, like golden fire, surged from their skin and orifices, burning them to ashes in moments. In a moment, the dozens of cultivators gradually turned into piles of ashes under the burning of the golden light. Only the storage rings they carried were left behind. Only their storage rings remained, which were quickly collected by the followers of Thunder and Chu Guanglie and handed over to them. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan suddenly seemed to understand something. This made them feel a chill for no reason. This place would probably attack everyone who did not get a spot to enter the Sunset Secret Realm, eliminating those who might be attempting to sneak in However, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan thought there might be more to it. Thunder Law¡¯s deliberate omission of this rule suggested a desire to watch unqualified individuals perish under the secret realm¡¯s array, thereby acquiring their possessions. Among the dozens who had just perished were several Nascent Soul cultivators, whose wealth, though insignificant to a peak Nascent Soul cultivator like Thunder Law, would accumulate to a substantial amount. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were certain there would be more traps awaiting the remaining cultivators. There was definitely more than just that. BOOM! Suddenly, many people transformed into beams of light, vanishing from the spot.. Chapter 593 - Chapter 593: Entering the Secret Realm, Spirit Devouring Beetle (2) Chapter 593: Entering the Secret Realm, Spirit Devouring Beetle (2) 8 Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan exchanged a glance. This time, they did not stay here any longer. As the recommendation letters on them burned, They suddenly felt a strong suction force on their bodies. They did not try to resist that power. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt their vision blur. In the next moment, when they looked again, they had already appeared in a huge valley. Swoosh! In an instant, the two of them immediately felt a strong wind coming from behind them. Their figure flashed. The two of them instantly appeared thousands of meters away. It was only at this moment that they saw clearly that what was trying to ambush them was actually a huge earth dragon that was greasy and covered in yellow-brown spots. In another word, it was an earthworm that had become a demon. However, its size was several times larger than an ordinary earthworm demon. It was almost as tall as 30 floors. Crack- Seeing that the huge earthworm was charging at them again, Shen Ruyan made a hand seal and conjured a thunder flame. There was a rumble. The thunder and fire struck the giant worm, instantly engulfing it in flames. In just moments, the enormous worm was reduced to ashes. Rustle¡ª Their commotion seemed to have disturbed something in the valley. In Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s ears, there was a dense sound of crawling insects. They turned around. The couple¡¯s eyes immediately narrowed. Emerging from the crevices of the valley were countless grey-brown insects, roughly the size of a human head, with hard shells and sharp mandibles. They swarmed towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan like sharks drawn to blood. BOOM! As the insects gathered in large numbers, Jiang Chengxuan raised his hand and pressed towards their direction. In an instant, a huge palm that was thousands of feet long suddenly pressed down on the insects. But to their astonishment, the insects didn¡¯t avoid the attack. Instead, they excitedly chirped and rushed towards the giant palm. Squeak squeak- in just an instant, the palm that Jiang Chengxuan pressed down was covered with a dense army of insects. In the sky, a huge palm pattern formed by countless insects appeared. However, as time passed, the pattern was rapidly shrinking. They were actually crazily devouring Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s palm! ¡°It¡¯s a Spirit Devouring Beetle!¡± Suddenly, Shen Ruyan seemed to have recognized the bugs. She couldn¡¯t help but exclaim in surprise. This puzzled Jiang Chengxuan. Obviously, he didn¡¯t know what the Spirit Devouring Beetle that Shen Ruyan was talking about was. Shen Ruyan said again, ¡°The Spirit Devouring Beetle is one of the bizarre insects of heaven and earth, ranked twenty-third among the thirty-six types. They feed on anything with spiritual Qi and have incredibly strong defenses. It¡¯s said that if there are a certain number of level 5 Spirit Devouring Beetles even Soul Formation Heavenly Lords can be turned into their food if they don¡¯t have the corresponding methods to restrain them.¡± This revelation made Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes narrow. He hadn¡¯t expected these creatures to be so terrifying. When they reached a certain scale and number, even a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord would not be able to escape their clutches. If they were allowed to reproduce here, When their numbers reached a terrifying level, he really didn¡¯t know if he could get out of this Sunset Secret Realm alive. Squeak squeak¡ª By now, the palm he had pressed down was completely devoured by the beetles. He could clearly see that the beetles that had swallowed his palm were clearly much larger than before. And now, they turned their attention to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, not hesitating to swarm towards them again. ¡°Husband, use your Pure Yang True Fire and True Sun Fire. These Spirit Devouring Beetles are of the Yin attribute. What they are most afraid of are Heavenly Flames with the attribute of pure Yang.¡± Shen Ruyan suddenly reminded him. Hearing her words, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t hesitate. With a stretch of his palms, two balls of pure Yang Fire, white with hints of gold, were flung towards the swarming Spirit Devouring Beetles. At the same time. He also took out his intrinsic True Treasure, the Eternal Scorching Sun Furnace. There was a clang. As the hd of the furnace opened, massive torrents of True Fire poured out. Chi! Chi! Chi! Chi! In an instant, the Spirit Devouring Beetles rushing towards them were incinerated by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Pure Yang True Fire and True Sun Fire. Moreover, these two flames seemed to possess their own consciousness. After completely burning the beetles at the forefront, they split into two, then four, then eight. In the blink of an eye, they divided into dozen balls of flames, surging towards the remaining beetles. Squeak squeak¡ª At this moment, the Spirit Devouring Beetles that were charging at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan fearlessly immediately fled in all directions as if they had encountered something extremely terrifying. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t intend to spare them. He continued to control the Pure Yang True Fire and True Fure Fire, purging the Spirit Devouring Beetles. After a while. The ground was covered in ashes and powder. ¡°How about it, wife? Shall we go down and take a look?¡± Looking at the scene before him, Jiang Chengxuan turned to Shen Ruyan and asked. Shen Ruyan pondered for a moment, then nodded, ¡°We can. If I remember correctly, near the dwelling of the Spirit Devouring Beetle King, there are often extremely rare spiritual treasures. Let¡¯s take this trip and see if we can find anything worthwhile.¡± In the end, the Spirit Devouring Beetles that appeared turned out to be of low-level. Ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators might need to be cautious, but for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan at their current level, there wasn¡¯t much to worry about. ¡¯ The couple then headed into a vast underground cavern, following the direction where the Spirit Devouring Beetles had emerged. Inside the cavern, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt a dense spiritual Qi. Compared to the outside, the concentration of spiritual Qi was at least 40% stronger. As they ventured deeper, the concentration continued to rise, indicating they were likely heading towards the dwelling of the Spirit Devouring Beetle King. Rustle- Just as the couple went deeper into the underground, the sound of crawling insects suddenly came from all directions. Looking up, they saw even larger Spirit Devouring Beetles, with sharper mandibles, tougher shells, and scythe-like limbs. Emitting fierce and brutal cries, they surged towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. BOOM! In an instant, Pure Yang True Fire and Ture Sun Fire erupted, filling the cavern with the sound of burning bodies. All the beetles shrieked in terror, trying to retreat. However, at that moment, an odd force seemed to act upon them, momentarily overcoming their fear and driving them, despite the risk of death, to keep charging through the flames towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. It must be the Spirit Devouring Beetle King! At this moment, the couple had the same thought. Only the Spirit-Devouring Beetle King could make these beetles, who were born to be afraid of the Pure Yang, temporarily overcome their fear and continue to attack them.. Chapter 594 - Chapter 594: Blockade, Undeserved Calamity Chapter 594: Blockade, Undeserved Calamity Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations BOOM! At this moment, the surrounding Pure Yang and Sun Fires became increasingly fierce in power. Many of the Spirit Devouring Beetles turned to ashes before even approaching Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Even the few beetles that did get close were promptly slain by the couple. It was evident that the number of Spirit Devouring Beetles that perished before them far exceeded the number they had encountered outside earlier. However, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan clearly did not intend to keep battling with them indefinitely. Shen Ruyan raised her hand to summon the Falling Thunder Heavenly Seal. Rumble! Instantly, thunderbolts poured from the Falling Thunder Heavenly Seal. Along with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Pure Yang and True Sun Fires, within moments, there were no living Spirit Devouring Beetles within thousands of meters. The couple continued to advance against the incoming beetles. Finally. After some time had passed, their view suddenly opened up. They saw a gigantic Spirit Devouring Beetle King next to a massive stalactite. The beetle king was silver-white with compound eyes on its forehead, seven or eight pairs of limbs underneath, and a hard shell on its back resembling a diamond. It appeared before Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. However, at this moment, their attention wasn¡¯t on the Spirit Devouring Beetle King, but on a large pool behind it, covered in a misty surface. ¡°That is? Millennium-aged Spirit Spring Marrow!¡± Both of them gasped at the sight. This was one of the most precious spiritual treasures for cultivators. Not only could it cleanse impurities in one¡¯s Dharmic power and boost cultivation levels, but most importantly, it could counteract the inner demons of Soul Formation calamity. Meaning, it was incredibly beneficial for their future ascension to Soul Formation. And there was so much of it. To put it bluntly, if news of this place were to leak, it would undoubtedly provoke a fierce battle among the Soul Formation powers of the Eastern End. Now, the only issue they had to deal with was the Spirit Devouring Beetle King before them. Squeak¡ª Suddenly, as if sensing its fate, the Spirit Devouring Beetle King, much larger than its ordinary counterparts, suddenly prostrated itself before Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, showing a submissive posture. This surprised both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Based on their knowledge, the Spirit Devouring Beetle, like many creatures of heaven and earth, had its unique abilities and gifts. However, those with intelligence and understanding of submission were rare. At least in their understanding, the Spirit Devouring Beetle King before them didn¡¯t possess such traits. Yet, here it was, displaying some aspects of a sentient being. Although not fully developed, it was evident that the beetle king was showing signs of emerging intelligence. Squeak¡ª At this moment, a thought simultaneously entered the minds of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, making them look at each other with increased surprise. Finally, Jiang Chengxuan spoke, ¡°You wish to acknowledge us as your masters?¡± Squeak squeak¡­ The Spirit Devouring Beetle King nodded repeatedly. The next moment, two wisps of light suddenly emerged from the Spirit Devouring Beetle King. That was its primordial spirit. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan only needed to accept this wisp of primordial spirit and implant their own restrictions on it to truly become the masters of the Spirit Devouring Beetle King. The couple did not refuse this offer. Since the Spirit Devouring Beetle King was willing to submit, they naturally did not mind sparing its life. Soon, they accepted its primordial spirit and placed their respective restrictions on it. At this moment, both could clearly feel that the life and death of the Spirit Devouring Beetle King were now at their whim. Squeak squeak¡­ Just then, the Spirit Devouring Beetle King called out to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and then turned to crawl towards the area behind the pool containing the Spirit Spring Marrow. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately followed. After a short walk, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan suddenly felt an extremely refreshing sensation permeating their souls, invigorating their spirits. Before them grew three silver-white flowers. The Spirit Devouring Beetle King stood beside these silver-white flowers, constantly calling out to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°And that is?¡± Their pupils constricted. The next moment, a look of joy involuntarily appeared on their faces. ¡°It¡¯s the Void Serene Begonia!¡± The so-called Void Serene Begonia was a spiritual item capable of strengthening the primordial spirit. It also helped to open one¡¯s intellect and increase comprehension. The reason why the Spirit Devouring Beetle King had a different intellect compared to other beetle kings might be related to this Void Serene Begonia. However, this kind of spiritual item can only be consumed once in a lifetime. Consuming it a second time would render it completely ineffective. Despite this, it was still an invaluable treasure. Without much hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan collected the three Void Serene Begonias. Then, they proceeded to gather the Spirit Spring Marrow as well.. Chapter 595 - Chapter 595: Blockade, Undeserved Calamity (2) Chapter 595: Blockade, Undeserved Calamity (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations With the addition of the Spirit Devouring Beetle King, the couple¡¯s gains from entering the Sunset Secret Realm were already astounding. If word got out, it would surely incite envy from everyone. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan took out a beast-controlling bag and had the Spirit Devouring Beetle King and its ¡°subjects¡± all crawl into it. The grade of the beast-controlling bag wasn¡¯t very high, and the Beetle King seemed somewhat reluctant to enter. However, under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s insistence, it had no choice but to comply. Thankfully, Jiang Chengxuan had already promised to procure a higher grade beast-controlling bag for it once they left the Sunset Secret Realm. After a while. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan left the underground cavern. They were now heading towards a place called the Crimson Green Forest according to the information obtained from Pei Daoqi. This was an area with a red sky and numerous green spiritual plants. According to their knowledge, the place always harbored a field that could trap people in illusions. Even Nascent Soul cultivators would be dragged into these illusions for a certain period once they entered. Only those with strong wills or exceptional primordial spirit could escape or remain unaffected by these illusions. Their purpose in visiting this area was to seek out the Wood Earth Ganoderma, a main ingredient for crafting the Eastern Green Dragon Flag, which could only be found in the Crimson Green Forest. At this moment. As the couple flew towards the Crimson Green Forest, they encountered over a dozen figures who had set up a blockade line, seemingly intending to stop everyone from proceeding. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan noticed that these figures were all Nascent Soul cultivators from various major Soul Formation forces. This made the two of them frown. What did they mean? What were they doing? At this moment, three Nascent Soul cultivators arrived from afar. When they saw the blockade in front of them, they immediately took off a storage ring from their bodies without any hesitation and handed it to a man in the uniform of the Three Suns Sect. After the man took the storage ring from the other party, he looked at it. After inspecting the ring, the man nodded and allowed them to pass the blockade line. This scene opened Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes; they had never imagined that these Nascent Soul cultivators from major Soul Formation forces were collecting tolls from passersby. This was really despicable. However, they were puzzled about the standard of these tolls. Was it based on their gams in the secret realm, or something else? If they didn¡¯t clarify this, they might end up being fleeced. Just then, three more cultivators approached. Two men and a woman. They were all Nascent Soul cultivators. Just like the three people before them, they handed a storage ring to the cultivator from the Three Suns Sect and waited quietly for his reaction. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan thought that it would be the same as last time. The cultivator of the Three Suns Sect would let them go after taking the other party¡¯s storage ring. Unexpectedly, the other party suddenly attacked. Together with the other three people beside him, they attacked one of the male passers. In an instant, the male cultivator¡¯s body exploded on the spot. Then, his Nascent Soul did not last long and was quickly annihilated. When the other two saw this, their expressions immediately changed. Without another word, they immediately turned around and fled into the distance. This scene completely stunned Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were completely baffled by the contrasting outcomes of the two groups. While the first three were allowed to pass, the latter three not only failed to cross but also faced sudden attacks from those people. Swoosh, swoosh¡ª As two Nascent Soul cultivators fled, transforming into high-speed beams of light escaping in the opposite direction, they even employed forbidden secret techniques to increase their speed by a further threefold. This action caused the Nascent Soul cultivators from Three Suns Sect, who were hot on their heels, to grow increasingly desperate and angry. The cultivator from the Three Suns Sect turned his gaze to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and coldly commanded, ¡°You two, immediately pursue those traitors from Rising Sun Hall, or else you will be considered accomplices and dealt with accordingly!¡± Jiang Chengxuan was speechless. And so was Shen Ruyan. Speaking of which, what was Rising Sun Hall? And why were these people reacting so strongly? At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan suddenly realized that Rising Sun Hall might be a force or organization in opposition to the Three Suns Sect. Otherwise, there was no need for such a reaction. Instinctively, the couple exchanged glances and nonchalantly stepped aside, showing no intention of pursuing Rising Sun Hall cultivators, nor of leaving the scene. This angered the cultivator from the Three Suns Sect, who was unaccustomed to being defied by any cultivator outside their own sect. In the cultivation world of the Eastern End, no cultivator other than the few Soul Formation forces dared to disobey the orders of the Three Suns Sect. Immediately, four or five cultivators from the group flew out to confront Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. The leader, a grim-looking man in Three Suns Sect attire, brandished a red ring. As he activated it, it erupted with terrifying flames, launching an attack directly at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Dare to defy our orders, and you must also be remnants of Rising Sun Hall Kill them!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the three to four Nascent Soul cultivators beside him also attacked. In an instant, barrages of sword light, saber light, and spear shadows enveloped Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Seeing this, a cold glint flashed in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. They had done nothing wrong, yet they faced such an undeserved calamity. If they were to be killed for not assisting these people¡­ Since that was the case¡­ Clang! Suddenly, a resounding sword cry echoed through the air. In the next moment, an extremely dazzling sword light burst forth. There was a series of cracking sounds. Before the attacks could arrive, they were all annihilated by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s sword. The male cultivator¡¯s face changed drastically, but before he could react, an even more fearsome sword light loomed large in their pupils. ¡°How is that possible?¡± The cultivators were shocked to their core. Instinctively, they all summoned their intrinsic True Treasures, but it was futile. Under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Golden Void Sword, their treasures were either deflected or shattered on the spot, with some even exploding into a ball of flame in mid-air. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± The first to be struck, a cultivator whose treasure was destroyed, was torn apart by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s sword light, along with his Nascent Soul, vanishing into nothingness. The remaining cultivators, witnessing this, were filled with terror. They couldn¡¯t fathom who this formidable person was, and how such a figure had emerged in their Eastern End Cultivation World. BOOM! As the remaining cultivators, including the grim-faced man, pondered in shock, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Golden Void Sword transformed into a streak of light. There was a series of rustling sounds. In an instant, the sword pierced through their bodies.. Chapter 596 - Chapter 596: Elimination, Rising Sun Hall of the Eastern End Chapter 596: Elimination, Rising Sun Hall of the Eastern End Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Pop! Pop!Pop! In an instant, the bodies of the grim-faced men and their companions burst apart in mid-air. Their Nascent Souls were about to escape. Unexpectedly, at this moment, several wisps of Ruby Flame landed on them at the same time. There were several sizzling sounds. The Nascent Souls of the sinister-looking man and the others were burned to ashes on the spot. To their dying moment, they couldn¡¯t believe that the people they considered easily killable turned out to be so powerful. In just a blink of an eye, the tables turned, and they were all killed. This scene shocked the group of people that were chasing after each other in the distance. Including the two cultivators believed to be from Sun Rising Hall. They had not expected such a turn of events at Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s end. The remaining cultivators from Three Suns Sect, the Chu Family, the Yellow Maple Sect, and the Radiance Sword Sect all looked towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan with serious expressions, as if facing a great enemy. Contrarily, the two cultivators from Sun Rising Hall warned Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, ¡°Be careful of their trump cards. They might have Level 6 talismans or even Pure Yang treasures.¡± ¡°Damn it!¡± When they suddenly heard the words of the two people, the expressions of the Three Suns Sect cultivators present changed. Meanwhile, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes lit up. At that moment, They had already made enemies with these people, and there was no going back now. Therefore, in the next moment, the couple attacked at the same time without hesitation. Instantly, a sword light that spanned the sky and a long saber flashing with purple thunderbolts struck towards the cultivators from the Soul Formation sects. Rumble! Seeing this, the remaining cultivators of the four Soul Formation forces no longer held back and went all out. Those cultivators from Soul Formation forces might be able to deal with ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators, but against Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, they were nothing more than fish on the chopping board. In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s attacks shattered their combined attacks. There were two puffs. In an instant, the bodies of two cultivators from the four Soul Formation forces were annihilated into nothingness by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s attacks. Soon after, three more had their foreheads pierced by their sword light. This scene caused the remaining few to shiver with fear. One of the white-robed cultivators from the Radiance Sword Sect couldn¡¯t help but shout, ¡°Wu Tianfeng, when are you going to act? Are you waiting for them to kill all of us before you use your trump card?¡± Wu Tianfeng from the Three Suns Sect changed his expression at these words. He had been preparing something in secret, but now because of this shout, the opponents were alerted. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s heart skipped a beat. They looked at each other. The next moment, a Roc shadow swept behind Jiang Chengxuan, and he transformed into a white streak, moving too fast for anyone to see clearly. Boom! The cultivator from the Three Suns Sect called Wu Tianfeng. His body suddenly exploded. It was only then that everyone could see a faint shadow, which was Jiang Chengxuan. His incredible speed had made it impossible for anyone to discern his true form with their divine senses. Whoosh¡ª At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan held an orange talisman in his hand. It was Wu Tianfeng¡¯s trump card, a Level 6 Three Suns Skyblaze Talisman. If it had been activated, it could have caused significant trouble for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. But now, it was in their possession as a trophy of war. Swoosh! At the same time. A sword light laced with lightning pierced through the forehead of one of the Chu Family cultivators, turning his head into charred ash. This finally caused the last three cultivators to panic. They couldn¡¯t help but scream in fear. Without a word, they turned around and ran. When the man and woman from the Rising Sun Hall saw this, they did not hesitate and immediately caught up to one of them. The remaining two, facing Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, had no chance of winning. In a short while, they too fell in the couple¡¯s hands. On the other hand, the last one was still fighting the two people from the Rising Sun Hall. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan naturally wouldn¡¯t just watch. Since the two sides had already become enemies, he naturally could not let them go. Jiang Chengxuan casually raised his hand. There was a swish. The Golden Void Sword suddenly turned into an afterimage. Before the last cultivator could react, it pierced through his head, along with his Nascent Soul. By then, more than ten Nascent Soul cultivators from the four Soul Formation forces had all died. The two cultivators from the Rising Sun Hall just stared blankly as they found it hard to believe what they had just witnessed. Nascent Soul Perfected Lords from the four Soul Formation forces actually died here just like that. ¡°Would you mind introducing yourselves?¡± Chapter 597 - Chapter 597: Elimination, Rising Sun Hall of the Eastern Chapter 597: Elimination, Rising Sun Hall of the Eastern End(2) Translator: Henyee Translations , Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had already cleaned up the battlefield and approached the two cultivators from Rising Sun Hall. The Rising Sun Hall cultivators were visibly startled. The male cultivator spoke up, ¡°Thank you both for your assistance just now. I am Nangong Hai from Rising Sun Hall, and this is my sister Nangong Yao.¡± As they spoke, Nangong Hai and Nangong Yao both bowed respectfully to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Jiang Chengxuan waved his hand, ¡°No need to thank us. As you saw, those people were the ones who tried to attack us first. We wouldn¡¯t have gotten involved if it wasn¡¯t for that. After a pause, Jiang Chengxuan continued, But now that we have, I would like to know more about the four major Soul Formation forces. What exactly is their situation, and why do they have such an attitude towards Rising Sun Hall?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s question, Nangong Hai and Nangong Yao didn¡¯t hold back any information. Nangong Hai explained, ¡°The Three Suns Sect, Chu Family, Yellow Maple Sect, and Radiance Sword Sect Sword Sect basically dominate our entire Eastern End Immortal Cultivation World. They govern many sects and families here, with the Three Suns Sect being the strongest. They have four Heavenly Lords, and more than fifty Nascent Soul Perfected Lords. The Chu Family is next in strength, with three Heavenly Lords and over forty Nascent Soul cultivators. The Yellow Maple Sect and Radiance Sword Sect are similar in power. There are two Heavenly Lords and more than thirty Nascent Soul Perfected Lords. Similarly, the strength displayed by the two families is also on the surface. As for how strong they really are in the dark, that is something we don¡¯t know. At the very least, with our status and identity, we don¡¯t know much about it.¡± He paused for a moment before continuing, ¡öAs for their hostility towards Rising Sun Hall, it¡¯s because we¡¯re trying to change some of the existing order in the Eastern End Immortal Cultivation World, which seems to have touched their fundamental interests. Therefore, as long as there¡¯s a chance, they seize any opportunity to besiege and kill us.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were clearly surprised. They did not expect the so-called Rising Sun Hall to be such a force. Or rather, it was more appropriate to say that it was an organization. At this moment, Nangong Yao, who was beside Nangong Hai, said, ¡°The two of you, I don¡¯t think you¡¯re from those four forces, right? Now that you¡¯ve killed their people, they will definitely not let you off. If rm not wrong, there should be many Peak Nascent Soul cultivators rushing to the Sunset Secret Realm. And I can guarantee that on the day this realm closes, I¡¯m afraid everyone who has entered this realm this time will not be able to leave.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan frowned. To be honest, if that was the case, it would really be troublesome. But thinking about it, it was not strange. So many people from their four forces had died at once. It would definitely attract their attention. Most likely, the four forces might have already pinned the blame on Rising Sun Hall. This was because in the entire cultivation world of the Eastern End, the Rising Sun Hall seemed to be the only one that could and dared to do that. Even though there were still many doubts. For example, how did the people from Rising Sun Hall manage to do all of this? After all, strictly speaking, the cultivators of the Rising Sun Hall were much weaker than the cultivators of the four forces. Also, there were people from these forces who had Level 6 trump cards, so why did they still die? Could it be that someone in their Rising Sun Hall also had such a trump card? Although there were many confusions. One thing could be certain, which was that they would point the finger at the Rising Sun Hall. Similarly. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan also realized that a force like the Rising Sun Hall could still survive under the joint siege of the four Soul Formation forces. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan would never believe that there was no Soul Formation Heavenly Lord among them. This was because if there were no Soul Formation Heavenly Lords among them, their whereabouts would have been found out by their opponent¡¯s Heavenly Calculation long ago. However, it would be a different case if there were Soul Formation Heavenly Lords. With the strength of a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord, he was completely capable of opening up a relatively small independent space for his cultivators. This way, the cultivators could cultivate safely without having their whereabouts detected by the enemy. As these thoughts crossed his mind, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly said, ¡°Do you have any other way to leave this Sunset Secret Realm? Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s question, Nangong Hai and Nangong Yao exchanged glances. Nangong Hai nodded and said, ¡°We do have a method to leave the Sunset Secret Realm early. If you also wish to leave early, you can arrive at this area five days before the secret realm closes.¡± As he spoke, Nangong Hai handed a map to Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan took the map and looked at it with Shen Ruyan. The map indicated a location at the northernmost part of the secret realm, which would take them several days to reach even with their speed. In other words, if they wanted to leave the Sunset Secret Realm early with Nangong Hai, they had to end the exploration about ten days in advance. ¡°Sure.¡± Jiang Chengxuan put away the map and told Nangong Hai and Nangong Yao, ¡°If we decide to leave with you, we¡¯ll arrive at that place ahead of time.¡± After saying this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t linger and bid farewell to Nangong Hai and Nangong Yao before continuing towards the Crimson Green Forest. watching their departing figures, Nangong Yao turned to Nangong Hai and asked, ¡°Brother, is it really okay to reveal our biggest secret here to them? What if they¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± Nangong Hai replied with a smile. ¡°Right now, they are in the same boat as us. They have no benefit in leaking that information, at least not before leaving the Sunset Secret Realm. As for afterwards¡­¡± He paused before continuing, ¡°By then, it doesn¡¯t matter much. Even if no one leaks it, the four forces will likely become aware of it. Besides, we owe them a life-saving favor, so trusting them once should be okay. Remember, we¡¯re different from the people from the four major forces. We can¡¯t learn their way of doing things.¡± ¡°Yes, I understand, brother.¡± Nangong Yao immediately nodded. At the same time. Outside the Sunset Secret Realm, Thunder Law and Chu Guanglie, having received information from their sect and family, were informed of the events inside the secret realm. This news immediately turned their expressions extremely cold. Thunder Law said, ¡°Brother Chu, it seems that our inaction over the years has made those rats from Rising Sun Hall start to get out of hand. A glint of killing intent flashed in Chu Guanglie¡¯s eyes as he coldly stated, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then let¡¯s teach them a lesson this time, and show them who really rules the Eastern End.¡± As they spoke, several large warships approached from the distant sky. On each warship, there was at least one grand cultivator and several Nascent Soul cultivators. This was an extremely formidable force, so powerful that even peak Nascent Soul cultivators like Thunder Law and Chu Guanglie didn¡¯t dare to confront it head-on.. Chapter 598 - Chapter 598: Taming a Mount, Obtaining the Wood Earth Ganoderma! Chapter 598: Taming a Mount, Obtaining the Wood Earth Ganoderma! Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations BOOM! Soon, the seven or eight large warships arrived just outside the exit of the Sunset Secret Realm. Several spirit Qi cannons, capable of fatally threatening Nascent Soul cultivators, were already aimed directly at the exit of the Sunset Secret Realm. A terrifying aura sealed off an area of eight hundred miles, ensuring that no one could escape from the blockade they had set up as soon as the secret realm¡¯s exit opened. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, currently inside the Sunset Secret Realm, were unaware of these developments outside. Even if they knew, it wouldn¡¯t have mattered to them. At this time, they had already reached the Crimson Green Forest, which was just as they had heard: the sky above was a deep red, but the ground was covered with numerous dense, green spirit plants. Walking through the forest, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were meticulously searching for the Wood Earth Ganoderma they needed. However, after three continuous days of searching, they had almost covered the entire forest without any sign of the Wood Earth Ganoderma. This left them slightly puzzled. Could it be that the information Pei Daoqi had given them was false? But then they remembered the contract they had both signed, where lying would carry unbearable consequences. If Pei Daoqi¡¯s information was false, he would suffer greatly. So. There must be something that they had overlooked. Boom! Boom! Boom! Suddenly, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt a series of loud roars from beneath their feet, causing the ground to shake violently. ¡°Husband, look!¡± exclaimed Shen Ruyan in surprise, pointing ahead. Jiang Chengxuan followed her gaze and saw a group of rhinoceros-like burrowing beasts charging towards a specific spot underground. Not only that, but many other beasts and insects in the Crimson Green Forest were also converging on the same spot. What is going on? In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan realized something and their expressions turned serious. Could it be that the Wood Earth Ganoderma was actually¡­ With this thought, the couple didn¡¯t hesitate any longer. They transformed into two streaks of light and rushed into the ground where the beasts were heading. Many of the burrowing beasts didn¡¯t even have time to react before they were sent tumbling by the powerful gusts caused by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. A series of angry roars sounded from the burrowing beasts on the ground. However, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t care less. Upon entering the underground area, they quickly sensed a fresh aroma of wood, invigorating their spirits. This aroma was undoubtedly that of Wood Earth Ganoderma! It turned out. It turned out that Wood Earth Ganoderma didn¡¯t grow on the surface, but underground. At this moment, they increased their speed by 30%. As they neared the source of the ganoderma, they encountered seven or eight giant burrowing beasts blocking their path. ¡°Get lost!¡± Jiang Chengxuan shouted sternly. Suddenly, his figure expanded dramatically, growing to a height of thirty feet in the blink of an eye. He then unleashed a fierce punch. There was a loud bang. The seven or eight burrowing beasts blocking his and Shen Ruyan¡¯s path were sent flying by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s powerful punch. They fell to the ground, unable to get up again. Swoosh, swoosh¡ª Seizing the opportunity, the couple swiftly passed by the burrowing beasts and other ferocious creatures. By the time the other creatures reacted, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were already out of sight. BANG! At the same time. A muffled sound echoed throughout the underground area. As Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan reached the deepest part of this underground zone, their eyes sharply focused. Before them, not far away, a huge creature with wings on its back and covered in numerous earthy yellow scales, resembling a lizard, suddenly appeared. ¡°This is¡­ Primordial Earth Dragon.¡± Shen Ruyan exclaimed. Unlike the worm-like creatures they had encountered earlier, this was a true beast with a trace of dragon bloodline. It was classified as a beast rather than a demon beast due to its lack of intelligence belonging to that of demon beasts. It mostly acted on instinct, much like the wild animals in a primeval forest. However, its strength was not something ordinary beasts, or even many Nascent Soul cultivators, could contend with. Its presence here had only one explanation. It was attracted by the scent of the maturing Wood Earth Ganoderma, coming to seize this precious natural treasure. ¡°ROAR!¡± Sensing the threat posed by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, the earth dragon turned towards them, issuing a threatening roar. At the same time. Thick earthy yellow elements began to condense around its body, causing the entire underground area to start shaking slightly. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan exchanged a glance, understanding that they couldn¡¯t let the earth dragon continue like this.. Chapter 599 - Chapter 599: Taming a Mount, Obtaining the Wood Earth Chapter 599: Taming a Mount, Obtaining the Wood Earth Ganoderma! (2) Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations If things went wrong, it was very likely to injure the Wood Earth Ganoderma. In the next moment, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly disappeared from his spot, reappearing instantly on the back of the earth dragon. ¡°ROAR!¡± Feeling an unexpected presence on its back, the earth dragon became furious. Its eyes turned bloodshot, and its massive body emitted an intense dark yellow glow. However, at that moment, a gigantic fist landed heavily on its head. Dong¡ª In an instant, the dark yellow light on the earth dragon¡¯s body was immediately scattered. And its massive body couldn¡¯t withstand the tremendous force, causing it to kneel helplessly on the ground. ¡°ROAR!¡± Enraged, the earth dragon¡¯s scales stood erect like sharp blades, rotating to shred Jiang Chengxuan on its back into pieces. Clang! Clang! Clang! However, to the earth dragon¡¯s surprise, a five-colored aureola suddenly appeared on Jiang Chengxuan. Its scales cut into the five-colored aureola, immediately producing a series of metallic sounds. Not to mention injuring Jiang Chengxuan, even the light of the five-colored aureola did not dim at all. ¡°Enough of this.¡± Jiang Chengxuan raised his hand again and clenched his fist. THUD! THUD! THUD! As it hammered again and again, the light on the earth dragon¡¯s body was scattered again. Even the scales on its body began to crack, and dark red blood flowed out. Its huge body was kneeling on the ground, unable to get up. ¡°How about it? Do you submit?¡± Suddenly, Jiang Chengxuan grabbed the dragon¡¯s head and demanded submission with a cold voice. The terrifying strength left the dragon unable to struggle. Finally. After a short while, the fierceness in the dragon¡¯s eyes subsided, replaced by fear. It realized the human¡¯s power was far beyond its capability to contend. THUD! Another punch sent the dragon¡¯s head crashing into the ground. It was beaten until its entire head sank into the ground. Its vision turned black. ¡°Whimper¡­¡± It finally let out a sad cry of mercy. It was only at this moment that a faint smile appeared on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face. He raised his hand and drew a profound hand seal in the air. Then, he said to the earth dragon, ¡°Merge a wisp of your primordial spirit into this seal. Don¡¯t tell me you can¡¯t do that. If you can¡¯t, there¡¯s no need to keep you.¡± ¡°Whimper¡­¡± The earth dragon immediately nodded desperately, afraid that if it responded too late, it would be met with an extremely terrifying misfortune. Soon, a faint yellow phantom that looked like the earth dragon fused into the mysterious seal. Next, Jiang Chengxuan grabbed the seal and handed it to Shen Ruyan. ¡°Wife, this earth dragon is not bad as a mount. Take it.¡± Shen Ruyan did not reject her husband¡¯s kindness. She put it away with a smile. It was only at this moment that the earth dragon tried to raise its head. Seeing that Jiang Chengxuan had no intention of hammering it again, the earth dragon, seemingly eager to please, brought its enormous head close to him, clearly showing its submission. Jiang Chengxuan patted its head and said, ¡°From now on, you are our mount. Stay aside for now.¡± The earth dragon let out a long cry and moved its massive body, revealing a green plant that resembled a mushroom, previously hidden beneath it. It was the Wood Earth Ganoderma that Jiang Chengxuan was searching for. The earth dragon, now positioned aside, let out another longing cry, its large eyes fixed on the Wood Earth Ganoderma. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan noticed its desire but Jiang Chengxuan shook his head and said, ¡®I¡¯ll call you Xiao Huang from now on. I need this Wood Earth Ganoderma for important purposes, so I can¡¯t give it to you.¡± Disappointed, the earth dragon hung its head. However, Jiang Chengxuan then said, ¡°I do have something better suited for you.¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan flipped his hand. An earth yellow fruit appeared in his hand. It was a Level 5 spirit fruit, Yellow Dragon Earth Fruit. It was what Jiang Chengxuan had plundered from the ruins¡¯ herb garden. Whoosh¡ª The moment Jiang Chengxuan took out the Yellow Dragon Earth Fruit, the earth dragon, which had its head drooping, suddenly raised it. At the same time, its eyes revealed an even stronger desire. ¡°Hehe, I knew you would like this more.¡± Jiang Chengxuan did not tease this guy anymore. He casually threw the Yellow Dragon Earth Fruit to the earth dragon. The earth dragon immediately opened its mouth and swallowed the Yellow Dragon Earth Fruit. In an instant, the earth dragon¡¯s body lit up with yellow light again. Moreover, it could be seen with the naked eye that the injuries on its body began to quickly heal the moment it ate the Yellow Dragon Earth Fruit. Jiang Chengxuan then instructed sternly, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ve already given it to you Now, go outside and chase out all the people who are about to enter. I don¡¯t want anyone to disturb me.¡± The earth dragon immediately let out a long cry. In the next moment, it stood up and strode out. After a while, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan heard roars and the cries of some ferocious beasts outside. Hehe, husband, have you thought about subduing that earth dragon from the beginning?¡± Shen Ruyan smiled at Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan smiled back and asked, ¡°Wife, don¡¯t you think we can save a lot of trouble this way?¡± Shen Ruyan looked outside and nodded. ¡°That¡¯s true. After all, from the looks of it, it will probably take a few days for this Wood Earth Ganoderma to completely mature.¡± After that. The couple was relatively free. There was the earth dragon outside to block the ferocious beasts from coming in. They only needed to sit here quietly and wait for the Wood Earth Ganoderma to mature. Buzz! Finally, two days passed. The size of the Wood Earth Ganoderma suddenly expanded. Accompanied by this, rings and roots resembling a tree appeared on its mushroom-like body. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but look happy. Shen Ruyan said, ¡°Husband, the Wood Earth Ganoderma has completely matured.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. Without further delay, he walked forward, wrapped the Wood Earth Ganoderma with his Dharmic power, and placed it into the spatial array disc. ¡°Let¡¯s go. We¡¯ve already achieved our biggest goal in this Sunset Secret Realm. No matter what we gain next, it¡¯s all secondary.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and said to Shen Ruyan. In the next moment, they appeared beside the earth dragon. Upon seeing its two masters emerge, the earth dragon let out a welcoming cry. The next moment, it carried Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, moving swiftly towards the surface. Rumble! There was a loud bang. The earth dragon¡¯s massive body burst forth from the ground, reappearing on the surface of the Crimson Green Forest.. Chapter 600 - Chapter 600: Sunset Marsh Chapter 600: Sunset Marsh Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations In the following days, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan rode the earth dragon, exploring the Sunset Secret Realm. They passed through the Crimson Green Forest and the Golden Autumn Canyon, eventually reaching the core of the secret realm, the Sunset Marsh. This place is constantly bathed in the glow of the setting sun. From a distance, the vast swathes of golden sunlight render everything a brilliant gold. The scenery is indeed beautiful. However, everyone who enters the Sunset Secret Realm knows that the Sunset Marsh is the most dangerous area in the realm. Anyone who steps into the Sunset Marsh finds their Dharmic power mysteriously inhibited. They cannot use divine powers, Dharma treasures, or spells and must rely solely on their physical strength. Moreover, once in the marsh, one must not stay for more than two hours. Exceeding this limit means being trapped in the marsh forever, with no exceptions. One may ask. Why would anyone venture into such a perilous and strange place? The answer is simple: the rewards. Everyone who enters the Sunset Marsh can gain something, though the nature and value of these gains vary. Legend had it that someone had even obtained a Fallen God Fruit in the Sunset Marsh. This was a supreme treasure that could allow one to reach Soul Formation. As long as your cultivation reached the Nascent Soul and you consumed the Fallen God Fruit, you could reach Soul Formation without needing to experience the Human Tribulation. Because this advancement happened in an instant. Even if someone wanted to stop you, it was impossible. The only downside was that after using this item to advance to Soul Formation, you would forever be stuck at the early-stage Soul Formation and would never have the chance to advance. However, in the entire Nine Essences cultivation world, how many Nascent Soul cultivators could successfully break through to Soul Formation? Not to mention anything else, just the late-stage Nascent Soul alone was a hurdle that many Nascent Soul cultivators would forever cross. However, as long as you consumed the Fallen God Fruit, no matter if you were at the early-stage or mid-stage of Nascent Soul, you would instantly step into the late-stage Nascent Soul and reach Soul Formation. This was a temptation irresistible to almost all Nascent Soul cultivators. Even if your cultivation in the future would forever be stuck at the early-stage Soul Formation. At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan saw that there were already many people searching in the Sunset Marsh. There was no lack of Nascent Soul cultivators among them. Buzz! Suddenly, a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator burst into a dazzling radiance, a phenomenon indicating the discovery of a treasure. ¡°Hahaha!¡± He laughed excitedly, holding a Nascent Condensation Grass in his hand. That was the main ingredient to refine the Nascent Condensation Pill. Such a treasure was definitely a huge gain for a Golden Core cultivator. However, obtaining the treasure was one thing. Whether he could successfully bring the treasure out safely was another. Almost instantly, about twenty Golden Core cultivators in the marsh, including a few False Nascent Soul cultivators and even some Nascent Soul cultivators, set their greedy sights on the mid-stage Golden Core cultivator. The sudden attention turned his triumph into dread. He realized that the Nascent Condensation Grass in his hand was very likely to be snatched away lost. However, at this moment, a scream diverted everyone¡¯s attention. Everyone looked in the direction of the scream. There, they saw a giant, brown, metallic-sheen pincer, resembling a scythe, lifting a False Nascent Soul cultivator into the air. Then, there was a click. The huge pincer suddenly closed. In an instant, blood splattered. The False Nascent Soul cultivator¡¯s body was clamped into two on the spot. He did not even have the slightest chance to resist. Rustle¡ª At the same time. The swamp beneath the bisected cultivator churned violently. As soon as the body parts fell, they were swallowed whole by mouth-like things beneath the marsh. ¡°Hiss!¡± This horrifying scene made everyone gasp in shock. Terrifying, it was really too terrifying. One had to know that that was a False Nascent Soul cultivator just now. Even though everyone¡¯s Dharmic power, divine powers and Dharma treasures were restricted, However, a False Nascent Soul cultivator¡¯s body was so easily destroyed. Yet he was effortlessly cleaved in half and devoured. At this moment. Everyone who was still in the Sunset Marsh was on high alert. Their bodies were tense.. Chapter 601 - Chapter 601: Sunset Marsh (2) Chapter 601: Sunset Marsh (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations It was as if they would choose to retreat immediately should anything happen. This was especially true for those who had already found treasures within the marsh. They dared not continue risking their lives and quickly chose to leave the area. However, they hadn¡¯t anticipated that as soon as these cultivators who had found treasures in the marsh emerged, they were suddenly ambushed by many others on the shore. A variety of spells, divine powers, and Dharma treasures were hurled at them, resulting in the death of many in this sudden attack. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were mere spectators to this chaos. It wasn¡¯t an exaggeration to say that the Sunset Marsh was a battlefield of slaughter. Those seeking treasures in the marsh were essentially gambling with their lives. However, that was not all. When they emerged from the marsh with their treasures, they faced ambushes from other cultivators on the shore. Those who could withstand the attack survived with their treasures; those who couldn¡¯t, naturally, had nothing more to say. ¡°How about it, husband? Shall we go down now?¡± Shen Ruyan turned her head and asked Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan pondered for a moment and then nodded, ¡°Yes, let¡¯s take Xiao Huang with us.¡± After saying this, the couple did not hesitate and immediately rode their earth dragon, Xiao Huang, into the Sunset Marsh. Their actions naturally attracted the attention of many people present. Everyone couldn¡¯t help but look at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Especially when they saw that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were about to enter the Sunset Marsh with a mount, they revealed a look of shock. However, soon, their look of shock turned into that of an enlightened one. That¡¯s right. Wouldn¡¯t bringing a mount into the Sunset Marsh allow them to have an extra helper? Perhaps they could even use their mount to find treasures. Why didn¡¯t they think of this before? At this moment, many people who had yet to enter the Sunset Marsh could not help but have the thought of taming a mount. At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, riding on the earth dragon, entered the Sunset Marsh. As soon as they entered, they clearly felt a mysterious rule imposed upon them. The Dharmic power within their bodies was locked, rendering them unable to use their divine powers. At the same time, they understood something. Everyone could only enter this place once. Moreover, they could not stay for more than two hours. Otherwise, terrible consequences would ensue. For Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, although they could not unleash their full strength, They could still retain half of it. After all, in this place, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s physical strength and all kinds of talents would not be restricted. Similarly, Shen Ruyan¡¯s talent and the True Lightning Divine Seal were not restricted. In critical moments, she could completely transform her body into lightning, making it impossible for physical attacks to harm her. As for the earth dragon, there was no need to mention it. As a ferocious beast, its physical body was one of its strongest means. With this alone, it could overpower many relatively ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators. Pop! Pop! Splashes of mud-like swamp were flung everywhere by the earth dragon as it tread through the area, seemingly unaffected by the environment. Shortly after, it suddenly lowered its head and plunged into the swamp. With a splash, it emerged with a spirit stone emitting a rich aura of spiritual Qi. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, sitting on its back, were momentarily stunned by the sight of the spirit stone brought up by the earth dragon. The cultivators on the shore and within the marsh watched in awe, their faces immediately showing intense greed ¡°A supreme-grade spirit stone! It¡¯s actually a supreme-grade spirit stone!¡± No one expected that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan would find such a treasure so soon after entering the Sunset Marsh, and it was their mount that had found it for them. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could clearly feel the malicious and greedy gazes directed at them from all around. However, they didn¡¯t pay much attention to these gazes and continued forward. A According to the rules of the Sunset Marsh, the deeper one went, the better the treasures one could find. Similarly. Similarly, the deeper one went, the greater the dangers they might encounter. BOOM! Finally. Finally, about an hour into their exploration, a huge grayish-white tentacle, covered in numerous black suction cups and bristling with barbs, suddenly swept toward Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan.. Chapter 602 - Chapter 602: Sunset Marsh (3) Chapter 602: Sunset Marsh (3) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°ROAR!¡± In response to this situation, the earth dragon let out an angry roar. The next moment, its huge claw reached out and firmly grasped the tentacle. As soon as the earth dragon¡¯s claw grabbed the tentacle, the suction cups and barbs on the tentacle wildly surged towards the earth dragon¡¯s claw. However, to the tentacle owner¡¯s surprise, its suction cups and barbs couldn¡¯t penetrate the skin under the earth dragon¡¯s claw, only sparking a series of sparks. At this moment, the earth dragon exerted its strength, and with a ripping sound, it tore off the tentacle that was wrapped around its claw. ¡°ROAR!¡± This action caused a painful howl to emerge from beneath the swamp, as if the tentacle¡¯s owner was thoroughly enraged. There was a series of pops. In an instant, nearly a hundred more tentacles burst out from under the swamp and swept towards the earth dragon and its riders, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Many people held their breath at this scene because they could sense the power of these tentacles reaching the mid-stage of Level 5. Without the ability to use Dharmic power, even a grand cultivator would be in considerable danger. THUMP! thump! thump! In just a moment, the earth dragon¡¯s massive body was completely enveloped by the tentacles. Seeing this, everyone could not help but have a thought. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were doomed. However, not far from the shore, Nangong Hai and Nangong Yao, who had just arrived and were in disguise, saw the scene in the Sunset Marsh and their expressions changed slightly. Nangong Yao immediately sent a voice transmission to Nangong Hai, ¡°Brother, that was Jiang Chuan and Shen Yan, right? They are surrounded by the monsters in the swamp. Should we help them?¡± Hearing his little sister¡¯s words, Nangong Hai¡¯s eyes flashed with wisdom. He shook his head and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Yao. They¡¯ll be fine.¡± And indeed, in the Sunset Marsh, the earth dragon, now wrapped like a dumpling by the myriad tentacles, suddenly unleashed an unimaginable terrifying force. The tentacles that were wrapped around it, as well as Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, suddenly began to tremble. Moreover, as time passed, this trembling became more and more intense. At the end. Everyone heard a thunderous explosion. There was a rumble. All the tentacles exploded and broke off at the same moment. Rustle¡ª At this moment, the sky above the Sunset Marsh seemed to rain blood, accompanied by the fragments of the broken tentacles. Seeing this, everyone could not help but reveal shocked expressions. Nobody expected that Jiang Chengxuan and his companion could escape such a situation, and most importantly, they seemed to be unharmed. Nangong Hai and Nangong Yao both secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that bringing a high-level mount into the Sunset Marsh was indeed very necessary. Until now, many people on the scene still thought that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s safety was all thanks to the earth dragon. Whoosh¡ª At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly leaped into the swamp. Buzz! Instantly, the swamp below began to churn violently. Before the crowd could react, Jiang Chengxuan had already emerged from the swamp, holding two items in his hands. One was a level 5 demonic Nascent Soul that was struggling in his hand. However, no matter how it struggled, it could not break free from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s grip. The other thing was a high-grade Level 5 spiritual herb called the Zihuan Grass. It was a spiritual herb that could be directly consumed by cultivators. Its effect was to help cultivators quickly recover from their injuries. At this moment, everyone¡¯s gazes were attracted by the two items in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand. This was because both the level 5 demonic Nascent Soul and the high-grade level 5 grass were rare treasures. The only thing that puzzled them was the origin of the Level 5 demonic Nascent Soul in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands, which clearly came from the creature that had just attacked them. They wondered if Jiang Chengxuan had fought and killed the creature to obtain the demonic Nascent Soul, or if he had simply taken advantage of the creature¡¯s imminent collapse. If it was the former, then they all needed to reassess Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strength. If it was the latter, then perhaps they might have some opportunity later on to snatch it from Jiang Chengxuan. Unknowingly, the gazes of many people present flickered. Nangong Hai and Nangong Yao watched these people and secretly sneered in their hearts. If they really mistook Jiang Chengxuan as an easy target, there would be quite a spectacle to watch. On this side. After obtaining the Level 5 demonic Nascent Soul and the high-grade Zihuan Grass, Jiang Chengxuan casually stored them away. He and Shen Ruyan then ordered the earth dragon to continue moving forward. Pop! Pop! About half an hour later, Shen Ruyan suddenly instructed the earth dragon to stop.. Chapter 603 - Chapter 603: Sunset Marsh (4) Chapter 603: Sunset Marsh (4) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At that moment, a huge black tail suddenly whipped out from the swamp and struck directly at Jiang Chengxuan and his group. The earth dragon had not expected this sudden danger and realized that if Shen Ruyan¡¯s warning had been even a fraction slower, they would have collided head-on with the attacking tail. Angered by this, the earth dragon roared and swung its tail in response. Crack¡ª A terrifying sonic boom resounded through the air as the two giant tails collided. In an instant, a circular shockwave rapidly spread in all directions from the point of impact, causing towering waves to surge in the swamp below. Boom! Boom! Boom! It was only then that the people on the shore could clearly see what Jiang Chengxuan and his group were facing: a massive, pitch-black crocodile. The two colossal creatures engaged in a deadly battle, with blood and flesh flying everywhere. Taking advantage of the chaos, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan swiftly dived into the swamp. After a short while, when they re-emerged, each of them held something in their hands. Jiang Chengxuan had a circular jade pendant, while Shen Ruyan held a fist-sized purple stone. They exchanged glances, both seeing a hint of surprise and delight in each other¡¯s eyes. This was because the two things they had obtained were both Level 6 treasures. The jade pendant, known as the Mystic Heart Jade, could ward off all illusions and attacks of illusionary nature up to the early and middle stages of Level 6. The purple stone was a Level 6 Purple Lightning Crystal, capable of transforming a Level 5 true treasure into a Pure Yang True Treasure. It was not exaggerating to say that the value of these two items was enough to attract the attention of Soul Formation Heavenly Lords. Fortunately, when they obtained these treasures, they didn¡¯t reveal them. As a result, no one was sure what treasures Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had obtained. ¡°It¡¯s about time. Let¡¯s go back.¡± Jiang Chengxuan turned around and said to Shen Ruyan. Shen Ruyan nodded and looked at the earth dragon, which was still fighting the giant crocodile. ¡°Xiao Huang, it¡¯s about time. We¡¯re leaving.¡± ¡°ROAR!¡± Upon hearing Shen Ruyan¡¯s call, the earth dragon roared. In the next moment, it resisted the attack of the giant crocodile and quickly returned to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Then, it carried them and ran towards the shore of the Sunset Marsh. The giant crocodile, not willing to let them escape so easily, pursued them. Jiang Chengxuan, who was sitting on the back of the earth dragon, immediately frowned. The next moment, he slowly stood up and raised his hand, clenching his fist. There was a rumble. He activated the Demon Suppressing Fist Technique and delivered a powerful punch with his physical strength alone. In an instant, the huge crocodile that was chasing them was sent flying. It fell far back and finally fell into the swamp with a bang. ¡°What?¡± This scene immediately shocked the onlookers. What did they just see? That person actually used the strength of his body to send that level 5 crocodile flying. How strong must he be to be able to do this? For a moment, everyone looked at Jiang Chengxuan differently. It was clearly seen that at this moment, those who were initially blocking the way retreated like rats seeing a cat. Jiang Chengxuan ignored them. He and Shen Ruyan, riding on the earth dragon, made their way to the shore of the Sunset Marsh, just as the two hours limit was about to end.. Chapter 604 - Chapter 604: Blocking the Way Chapter 604: Blocking the Way Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Whoosh¡ª At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could feel the gazes of almost everyone in the vicinity converging on them. These looks were filled with surprise, wariness, caution, greed, and malice, all because of the treasures they had obtained in the Sunset Marsh. Yet, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan paid no heed to these reactions and didn¡¯t plan on lingering. They were about to leave on the earth dragon when several grand cultivators from Soul Formation sects suddenly blocked their way. The leader among them was Yuan Tianhao, an eighth level Nascent Soul cultivator from the Three Suns Sect. He looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and said calmly, ¡°I saw that you seemed to have obtained a lot of things in the Sunset Marsh just now. Take them out and let us take a good look to see if there¡¯s anything we need.¡± These words immediately made everyone look at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan with pity. No matter how many treasures you obtained in the Sunset Marsh, as long as you are targeted by Yuan Tianhao and the others who are from Soul Formation sects, you won¡¯t be able to keep it. Some people even gloated, thinking to themselves, now, let me see what you can do about it. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t expect Yuan Tianhao to be so arrogant. He was not even planning to pretend anymore. However, the couple weren¡¯t particularly angry. They were already quite used to the arrogance and unreasonableness of these Soul Formation sects. ¡°What if we refuse to give them to you? What then?¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s response surprised Yuan Tianhao and the other grand cultivators. They had never encountered anyone who dared to defy them, and their expressions turned cold as they realized Jiang Chengxuan was serious. ¡°Do you know what you¡¯re saying?¡± Yuan Tianhao¡¯s aura turned dangerously hostile as he questioned Jiang Chengxuan. At that moment, Perfected Lord Yellow Sand from the Yellow Maple Sect sneered. ¡°Brother Yuan, since these two don¡¯t know what¡¯s good for them, why waste your breath on them? Since they are unwilling to hand it to us, we might as well take it ourselves.¡± Then, Yellow Sand turned to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and said teasingly, ¡°I wonder where these two idiots came from. Do they really think that no one dares to challenge them just because they are Nascent Soul cultivators?¡± As soon as Yellow Sand finished speaking, he wasted no time and summoned a yellow flag with a swift motion of his hand. Rustle¡ª The flag fluttered, instantly creating a storm of yellow sand, enveloping Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and their mount within it. Observers nearby instantly recognized the weapon as Perfected Lord Yellow Sand¡¯s renowned intrinsic true treasure, the Absolute Sandstorm Flag. Once ensnared by the flag¡¯s sandstorm, escape is nearly impossible as it slowly erodes the will and depletes the Dharmic power of its victims. The sand itself is not ordinary but is imbued with the ability to cut through flesh and soul. The sand itself is not ordinary. It is Samadhi Sand that is imbued with the ability to cut through flesh and soul. ¡°Watch. It won¡¯t be long before everything they have becomes ours,¡± Yellow Sand said smugly. However, his smile was short-lived. Suddenly, a tearing sound came from the yellow flag, and a long crack appeared on it. ¡°How is that possible?¡± Shock appeared on Perfected Lord Yellow Sand¡¯s face. Chi! Chi! Chi! At this moment, an ear-piercing tearing sound sounded again. However, this time, the sounds were even more concentrated. Cracks could be seen with the naked eye on the yellow flag like a spider web. In the blink of an eye, the entire yellow flag was like a porcelain that was about to shatter. Before Perfected Lord Yellow Sand could recover from this change, he felt a sharp pain in his mind and spat out a mouthful of blood as he let out a scream. Looking at the yellow flag, it had already turned into pieces and scattered on the ground, complete devoid of any spiritual Qi. As for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, they appeared in front of everyone unscathed. This scene shocked everyone present. One had to know that Perfected Lord Yellow Sand was a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator. It was said that he had once killed two Nascent Soul cultivators of the same level. His strength could be said to be unfathomable. However, not only was such a powerful existance severely injured, but even his True Treasure, the Absolute Sandstorm Flag, that he relied on to become famous, was destroyed.. Chapter 605 - Chapter 605: Blocking the Way (2) Chapter 605: Blocking the Way (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The immense strength displayed by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan left Yuan Tianhao and the other accompanying high-level cultivators visibly unsettled. They hadn¡¯t expected these two to be harder to deal with than anticipated. They had witnessed Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, along with their mount, the earth dragon, being engulfed by Yellow Sand¡¯s Absolute Sandstorm Flag. Astonishingly, not only did they emerge unscathed, but they also destroyed Yellow Sand¡¯s intrinsic true treasure and inflicted severe backlash on him. ¡°Who the hell are you?¡± Chu Xuantian, a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator from the Chu family, demanded coldly, eyeing Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°I¡¯m certain we¡¯ve never seen such powerful cultivators before. Where exactly do you come from?¡± His question sparked a realization among the crowd. Indeed. Every grand Nascent Soul cultivator was definitely an outstanding figure in a certain faction. It was unlikely for them to remain unknown. Especially in the cultivation world of the Eastern End where the four Soul Formation forces reigned supreme. If an extremely powerful late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator really appeared, or if a family or sect produced a new late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator. It would definitely not escape the eyes of the four Soul Formation forces. But now, in this Sunset Secret Realm. They encountered two unfamiliar late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators. Moreover, their strength was surprisingly formidable. There could only be one explanation. That way, these two people were not native cultivators of the Eastern End. Nangong Hai and Nangong Yao, who had changed their appearances and were observing from a distance, exchanged knowing glances. In fact, they had the same speculation earlier. However, the cultivators of the Rising Sun Hall weren¡¯t as informed as the cultivators of the four Soul Formation forces. Therefore, although they already had a speculation, they couldn¡¯t be completely sure. Now that they heard what Chu Xuantian said, they were basically certain that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were indeed cultivators from other regions. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t seem to care much about all of this. They knew that even if others were aware they weren¡¯t local cultivators, it wouldn¡¯t matter much. With their ability, it was impossible for them to know their true identities. It was even impossible to determine which region they were from. Northern Border? Western Desert? Southern Wilderness? Or Central Plain? They had no way to judge at all. So. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had no intention of answering his question. Jiang Chengxuan slowly spat out two words. ¡°Get lost!¡± Hearing this, the expressions of Chu Xuantian, Yuan Tianhao, and the others changed. They had never been looked down on and insulted like this in the cultivation world of the Eastern End. Arrogant, he was too arrogant! In an instant, be it Yuan Tianhao, Chu Xuantian, or the heavily injured Perfected Lord Yellow Sand, all of them had furious killing intent in their eyes. ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± At that moment, as if they had discussed it in advance, Yuan Tianhao, Chu Xuantian, and the others took out their True Treasures and charged at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. BOOM! The sky erupted with dazzling displays: a giant seal radiating infinite light, a tower shimmering with luminous glassy radiance, a long saber swirling with sand, and a flying sword wrapped in crimson flames. The formidable assault caused the heavens and the earth to tremble. Nearby cultivators hastily retreated, fearing they might get injured accidentally. Nangong Hai and Nangong Yao, hiding in the shadows, felt their hearts pounding at the sheer magnitude of the force unleashed. Four late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, including Yuan Tianhao, an eighth level Nascent Soul cultivator, were attacking in unison. Even a peak Nascent Soul cultivator would not dare to underestimate such an attack. At this thought, Nangong Hai and Nangong Yao subconsciously looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. This glance left them stunned. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not use their True Treasures to counter this combined attack. Jiang Chengxuan casually flicked his finger. Ding, ding, ding. He effortlessly neutralized the formidable onslaught with a casual flick of his finger. In the next moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure blurred. A sonic boom suddenly sounded in the void where Perfected Lord Yellow Sand was standing. Before anyone could react, they heard a bang. Perfected Lord Yellow Sand¡¯s entire body exploded into a bloody mist. Even his Nascent Soul was not spared. BOOM! At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure disappeared again. As a faint afterimage flashed past. The Radiance Sword Sect cultivator, who was spreading his divine sense and observing the changes in the surroundings, suddenly felt a pain in his chest. He looked down. A fist was slowly retracting from his chest. ¡°You¡­¡± He had just spat out a word when he could no longer control himself. With a bang, he was shattered into nothingness by the violent power.. Chapter 606 - Chapter 606: Blocking the Way (3) Chapter 606: Blocking the Way (3) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Whoosh- Just then, another afterimage flashed past. Yuan Tianhao and Chu Xuantian felt an immense shadow looming over them, causing the hairs on their bodies to stand on end. ¡°If you dare to kill us, our ancestors will never let you go!¡± Chu Xuantian roared in anger. However, what answered him was an extremely terrifying and violent force. He felt that all the defenses he had set up were instantly torn to pieces by the violent power. The impact sent him flying, and before he could react further, he exploded into a cloud of blood mist in midair. ¡°How ridiculous. Even if I don¡¯t kill you, your ancestors won¡¯t spare us.¡± It was only at this moment that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s voice sounded. Yuan Tianhao was no longer as calm and collected as before. In a state of utter panic, he transformed into a swift beam of light, desperately trying to escape. He burned his Nascent Soul¡¯s essence in a frantic attempt to flee from this terrifying guy. However, his speed was no match for Jiang Chengxuan, who possessed the speed of a Roc. Suddenly, a white streak flashed in the sky. Jiang Chengxuan, having just slain three grand cultivators, appeared in front of the fleeing Yuan Tianhao. How is this possible? Yuan Tianhao screamed internally. He could not believe that there was someone in the world who could be so fast. He doubted even a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord could match Jiang Chengxuan in speed. ¡°You¡­¡± Like the cultivator from the Radiance Sword Sect. Yuan Tianhao had just uttered a word when he felt an earth-shattering force suddenly engulf him. Then, there was a downpour of spiritual Qi where he fell. When Jiang Chengxuan returned to the back of the earth dragon, everyone who saw him looked terrified. What did they just witness? Four grand cultivators from Soul Formation forces actually died in the hands of the man in front of them so effortlessly. His strength was unfathomable. Was he at the peak of Nascent Soul? But even then, it seemed impossible to kill four late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators in such a short span. His power must be bordering on the next realm. The possibility sent chills down the spines of everyone present. Such a person appearing in the Sunset Secret Realm.. Wait! There was a problem. Logically, someone on the verge of the next realm shouldn¡¯t have been able to enter the Sunset Secret Realm. It was a rule of the secret realm itself, which was impossible to go wrong. For example, cultivators like Thunder Law and Chu Guanglie, who were peak Nascent Soul cultivators and were on the cusp of reaching Soul Formation, were currently outside the secret realm, unable to enter. Yet, Jiang Chengxuan was present within the realm, indicating that his cultivation hadn¡¯t yet reached that level. ¡°Hiss!¡± What was even more terrifying was that Jiang Chengxuan, without having reached that level, already possessed the strength of that level. What level of terror would he achieve once he was on the cups of Soul Formation? Everyone shuddered at the thought and dared not continue pondering. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan had collected the storage rings from the four deceased cultivators. After returning to the back of the earth dragon, he promptly instructed it to leave the area. Their figures slowly disappeared under the watchful eyes of many, filled with a mix of awe, fear, and envy. Everyone realized that this incident was likely to escalate significantly, especially after the closure of this secret realm. The four major Soul Formation forces would probably mobilize all their resources to find Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Brother, what should we do now? Should we go over there?¡± At this moment, Nangong Yao suddenly sent a voice transmission to Nangong Hai. After a moment of contemplation, Nangong Hai shook his head. ¡°No need. If they plan to leave the secret realm early, we will naturally have a chance to meet them. Let¡¯s leave this Sunset Marsh quickly.¡± Following his words, Nangong Hai and Nangong Yao swiftly vanished from the area. Several hours later. News of Yuan Tianhao and the others¡¯ demise had spread throughout the entire secret realm. This enraged the cultivators of the four major Soul Formation forces still within the realm. They began trying to contact their fellow sect members who had entered the realm with them. However, they were shocked to discover that several Nascent Soul cultivators from their groups were uncontactable. How could this be? After further communication within their groups, they realized that this was not an isolated case. All four forces encountered the same situation. It had to be known that if Yuan Tianhao and the other three were included, there were almost 20 Nascent Soul cultivators who had lost contact in this Sunset Secret Realm.. Chapter 607 - Chapter 607: Blocking the Way (4) Chapter 607: Blocking the Way (4) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The disappearance of nearly twenty Nascent Soul cultivators was a shocking concept. At that moment, the cultivators from the four major forces who were still in the Sunset Secret Realm felt a chilling fear. It had been a long time since anyone dared to challenge the authority of these four great forces. The urge for revenge was burning fiercely within them, mixed with a sense of humiliation. However, some among them were still level-headed. A cultivator named Liang Boyuan spoke up, ¡°My fellow cultivators, aren¡¯t we overlooking something important?¡± Before anyone else could respond, Liang Boyuan continued, ¡°If those nearly twenty senior brothers and sisters were all killed by those two people, then considering our current manpower and strength in this Sunset Secret Realm, wouldn¡¯t seeking them out be akin to seeking death?¡± His words abruptly silenced those who were previously clamoring to find Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. They were not fools and were well aware of the disparity in strength between the two sides. If they couldn¡¯t find Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, that was one thing. But if they did ¡°fortunately¡± find them, it would indeed be no different from seeking death, as Liang Boyuan had pointed out. ¡°So, are we just supposed to let this go?¡± asked someone, clearly still reluctant to drop the matter. Liang Boyuan shook his head and replied, ¡°Of course not. However, our current priority is not to seek them out but to preserve ourselves. Once we leave here, there will be others to deal with them and avenge our fallen senior brothers and sisters.¡± On the other side. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were heading towards the location they had agreed upon with Nangong Hai. There were still about six or seven days left before the closure of the Sunset Secret Realm. Their decision to go there was not out of concern for being unable to leave the Secret Realm or for a smooth escape after its closure, but rather, they were curious to see what capabilities and methods the Sun Rising Hall, where Nangong Hai belonged, possessed that could allow them to leave the Sunset Secret Realm ahead of time. At the same time, they were also rather curious about such a force that existed in the cultivation world of the Eastern End. They wanted to roughly understand what this Rising Sun Hall was about. Not long after. They reached their destination and, after waiting for about a day, they noticed several auras approaching their location through the void. Leading the group were Nangong Hai and his sister, whom they had met earlier, along with three other Nascent Soul cultivators and some Golden Core cultivators. This indicated that the Rising Sun Hall had a considerable number of members in this Sunset Secret Realm expedition. At least, compared to other small sects and families, the manpower of the Rising Sun Hall was quite good. ¡°Seniors.¡± At this moment, Nangong Hai and his sister saw Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and greeted. They were visibly in awe. Especially after witnessing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s remarkable feat of effortlessly slaying four late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators. The siblings, along with the other Rising Sun Hall cultivators, no longer dared to interact with Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan as peers. On the other hand, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t care about this. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Nangong, it¡¯s almost time. When should we leave?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Nangong Hai immediately replied, ¡°We can leave now, Senior Jiang. I wonder if you have anything else to do here? If not, we can leave right away.¡± ¡°Alright, let¡¯s leave then.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. Hearing this, Nangong Hai did not say anything else. He raised his hand and took out several array flags. Then, he took out an array disc from his body. As he injected his Dharmic powers into the array disc, A strange fluctuation suddenly spread out from the surface of the disc. Everyone present, including Jiang Chengxuan, could clearly see that circles of ripples in the void began to spread rapidly¡­ With a buzz, a portal to the outside world appeared in front of everyone.. Chapter 608 - Chapter 608: Wanted, A Warning Chapter 608: Wanted, A Warning Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Seniors, this is the exit to the outside world.¡± Nangong Hai turned to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and informed them. Then, he and Nangong Yao were the first to step into the portal. Seeing this, the others who followed them didn¡¯t hesitate and also entered the portal one after another. ¡°Hehe, let¡¯s go too.¡± Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan naturally did not hesitate anymore. They immediately stepped into the portal. Buzz! A feeling of spatial distortion surged over them. Fortunately, this sensation didn¡¯t last long. When Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked again, they found that they had indeed left the Sunset Secret Realm. Moreover, the place where they appeared was not on the black plain but above a vast ocean. Looking around. They saw Nangong Hai and others who had left the Sunset Secret Realm before them were also here. At that moment, Nangong Yao spoke, ¡°This is the Guangyuan Sea, a very distant location from the black plain we were at earlier. Two seniors, if you plan to leave the Eastern End, remember, never take the super-large cross-region teleportation arrays.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Nangong Hai nodded in agreement. ¡°If you really plan to leave the Eastern End, even crossing the Silent Forest, the Demon Sea, or the Desert of Death would be better than taking those super-large cross-region teleportation arrays. I can almost guarantee that around those arrays, there will undoubtedly be people from the four major forces. There¡¯s even a high possibility that a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord Lord might be ambushing there.¡± The warnings from Nangong Hai and Nangong Yao were very earnest. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but smile slightly. Shen Ruyan nodded to them, ¡°Thank you for your kind reminder. Rest assured, we won¡¯t be so unwise as to rashly go to those super-large cross-region teleportation arrays at this time.¡± Nangong Hai nodded. After a moment of hesitation, he continued speaking to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Of course, if the two seniors have no immediate destination, you can also come with us to our Rising Sun Hall.¡± This was something he had wanted to say earlier. However, at this time, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had no intention of going to the Rising Sun Hall. Jiang Chengxuan smiled, ¡°Daoist Nangong, my wife and I appreciate your invitation. However, we currently have no plans to visit your hall. Maybe next time, when we have the chance, we will surely come to visit.¡± With that said, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan clearly didn¡¯t intend to stay any longer. After bidding farewell to Nangong Hai and his sister, they flew towards a distant coast. Seeing this, a man named Perfected Lord Qingfeng, who was beside the Nangong siblings, said, ¡°Brother Nangong, were you trying to invite those two seniors who just left to join our Rising Sun Hall?¡± ¡°I indeed had this idea.¡± Nangong Hai did not deny it. ¡°Unfortunately, seniors of such caliber obviously wouldn¡¯t choose to join us just because we casually invited them. Perhaps only if the hall master himself asks, there might be a slim chance of persuading them to join us.¡± Five days later. At the exit of the Sunset Secret Realm. Perfected Lord Thunder Law and Chu Guanglie, looking at the cultivators emerging from the Sunset Secret Realm, had their faces filled with a stern killing intent. Then, Perfected Lord Thunder Law ordered. ¡°Everyone, listen up. Seal all the roads within a radius of 5,000 kilometers. Without my orders, no one is allowed to leave this area. Anyone who disobeys will be executed without mercy!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Around them, a synchronized response came from within the super-large warships. The next moment, those emerging from the Sunset Secret Realm were terrified to see that their surroundings had been locked down by cultivators from the four major forces and the spiritual Qi cannons on the warships. At this moment, they did not even dare to move, let alone leave. They were afraid that if they made an attempt to escape, they would be pulverized. ¡°Now, I ask, and you answer.¡± Perfected Lord Thunder Law stood above the crowd, looking down with an extremely cold gaze at everyone who had come out of the Sunset Secret Realm. ¡°Tell me, who killed the cultivators of my Three Suns Sect, Yellow Maple Sect, Radiance Sword Sect, and the Chu family? Those who answer truthfully will receive a reward from us. But anyone who dares to lie or hide information, I believe you all understand the consequences!¡± Upon hearing Perfected Lord Thunder Law¡¯s words, the crowd initially fell silent. But soon, many started speaking out, making the scene somewhat noisy. Perfected Lord Thunder Law snorted coldly. Instantly, a terrifying aura burst from him, quieting down the previously noisy crowd. ¡°You, tell me through voice transmission.¡± Suddenly, Perfected Lord Thunder Law pointed at an early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator and spoke coldly. The cultivator shuddered with excitement. Without any hesitation, he immediately conveyed everything he knew about what happened in the Sunset Secret Realm to Perfected Lord Thunder Law using voice transmission.. Chapter 609 - Chapter 609: Wanted, A Warning (2) Chapter 609: Wanted, A Warning (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations This was an excellent opportunity to make an impression in front of the four major forces, and he certainly wouldn¡¯t miss it. After listening to the man¡¯s account, a murderous intent burst forth in Perfected Lord Thunder Law¡¯s eyes. However, his questioning was far from over. He proceeded to question several hundred more people, while Chu Guanglie did the same with the remaining individuals. The results they gathered were almost identical to what the first person had described: two individuals, a man and a woman, accompanied by an earth dragon as their mount, possessing formidable strength¡ªat least at the peak of Nascent Soul. Their conjecture was that these two individuals were not cultivators from their Eastern End, but likely from other major regions. Yet, none of the present witnesses had seen these two mysterious individuals coming out of the secret realm. How could this be? Were all the people present deceiving Perfected Lord Thunder Law and Chu Guanglie? That seemed unlikely. The only possibility was that these two individuals had left the Sunset Secret Realm before its closure, ahead of everyone else. Currently, the only people who could do this and had the ability to do so were probably the people from Rising Sun Hall. Realizing this, a cold light flashed in the eyes of Perfected Lord Thunder Law and Chu Guanglie. Chu Guanglie suddenly asked, ¡°Brother Thunder Law, do you think it¡¯s possible that these two people might actually be from the Rising Sun Hall?¡± ¡°There¡¯s such a possibility.¡± Perfected Lord Thunder Law nodded. ¡°But I¡¯m more inclined to believe they are cultivators from other regions. If Rising Sun Hall had such powerful individuals, they wouldn¡¯t have remained hidden all these years.¡± However, I can roughly confirm that the news of those two people should be related to the Rising Sun Hall.¡± With that, Perfected Lord Thunder Law looked at the cultivators from the four major forces and commanded coldly: ¡°Spread my order to search for Jiang Chuan and Shen Yan thoroughly. If they are found, remember not to alarm them. Just report back immediately. Additionally, continue to issue warrants and capture all cultivators from Rising Sun Hall. Those who succeed will be handsomely rewarded.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The cultivators bowed and accepted the command. A few days later. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan exchanged glances as they observed the wanted notices about them in various cultivation cities, feeling a mix of anger and urgency. Unexpectedly, their visit to the Eastern End had made them the subjects of a region-wide manhunt. For a moment, neither knew quite what to say. It was evident that the search efforts of the four major forces would be unprecedented. Neither the Three Suns Sect, the Chu family, the Yellow Maple Sect, nor the Radiance Sword Sect could have imagined that, faced with their combined search and pursuit, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were not the least bit worried. This was because Jiang Chengxuan had the divine power ¡°Formless¡±. With his current mastery of this divine power, not only could he conceal his own presence, but he could also extend this cloaking ability to another person. This was their greatest reliance in the Eastern End. Unless a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord personally intervened in this search, the chances of them being exposed were slim. But was such an eventuality likely? At least, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan believed that as long as they avoided the most dangerous places, the appearance of a Heavenly Lord was almost impossible. Moreover, Even if a Heavenly Lord did personally undertake the search, who could guarantee they would indeed find them? After all, the Eastern End was vast. The range of a Heavenly Lord¡¯s divine sense, no matter how wide, had its limits. So. From the moment they left the Sunset Secret Realm, the four major forces had essentially lost track of them. At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were brazenly standing in the sky above a cultivation city. Looking down at some people who seemed to be searching for them, Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but smile at Jiang Chengxuan: ¡°Husband, now we really can¡¯t use the teleportation arrays to return to the Northern Border. What should we do? Where should we go next? Or what should we do?¡± Hearing Shen Ruyan¡¯s question, Jiang Chengxuan smiled and replied, ¡°If we can¡¯t use the teleportation arrays, then we won¡¯t use them. Given our current situation, we¡¯re not in a hurry to go back. Let¡¯s start from the Eastern End and head towards the Southern Wilderness and the Western Desert to explore, and then return to the Northern Border after that. Who knows, maybe we¡¯ll encounter some opportunities along the way.¡± ¡°Hmm, that¡¯s probably your real purpose for coming out this time, right?¡± Shen Ruyan laughed. ¡°Take advantage of the situation to travel through the Nine Essences Cultivation World.¡± ¡°What else could it be?¡± Jiang Chengxuan asked with a smile. ¡°If not now, while all those demon lords are hiding in their lairs, when will we have the chance to see what the Nine Essences Cultivation World has to offer? Remember when we used to travel together? That was hundreds of years ago, wasn¡¯t it?¡± Chapter 610 - Chapter 610: Wanted, Warning (3) Chapter 610: Wanted, Warning (3) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Seeing Jiang Chengxuan bring up this topic, Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes immediately softened. She couldn¡¯t help but smile and nodded at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°If that¡¯s what you want, then I will accompany you. Wherever you go, whatever you do, I will always be by your side.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded in return. ¡°By the way, I heard you mention going to the Southern Wilderness and Western Desert. Aren¡¯t you planning to visit the Central Plain as well?¡± ¡°No.¡± Jiang Chengxuan shook his head. ¡°There¡¯s nothing worth seeing in the Central Plain. Although the spiritual Hi of heaven and earth is richer there and there are more sects and families with Heavenly Lords, the environment might be even worse than here in the Eastern End. You must be aware that the Soul Formation forces of the Eastern End look up to those in the Central Plain. The interaction between these two regions is also the closest. So. Knowing what the Eastern End is like, one can roughly guess what the Central Plains cultivation world is like now.¡± Pausing for a moment, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly continued, ¡°However, before we leave the Eastern End, there¡¯s still one thing we need to do.¡± ¡°Huh¡­ ?¡± Shen Ruyan looked at him curiously. Jiang Chengxuan chuckled. ¡°Have you forgotten about how we were tricked before entering the Sunset Secret Realm?¡± ¡°Oh, you mean¡­¡± A look of realization flashed in Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes. ¡°Yes, exactly him.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded again, smiling. As they spoke, their figures disappeared from the sky above the cultivation city. When they reappeared, they had already arrived above the state of Baihao, specifically above Cloud Sea Inn. There were no unnecessary fancy movements. Jiang Chengxuan formed a sword with his fingers and viciously slashed towards the array below. Shriek- In an instant, a terrifying sword light that spanned the sky appeared above the protective array of Cloud Sea Inn. No one had expected such a sudden turn of events. Especially the shopkeeper of the Cloud Sea Inn, Shopkeeper Yang, his eyes instantly widened and his face was filled with fear. ¡°What¡­ what is this?¡± Boom! Before he could fully recover from the shock, the terrifying sword light completely tore apart the protective array. Then, a gigantic hand that covered the sky and sun suddenly grabbed down, seizing the entire inn in its grasp. With a forceful pull, the whole building was lifted up as easily as picking up a toy. In the blink of an eye, it was thousands of meters in the air. Then, with a gentle swing. Rustle¡ª The cultivators in the Cloud Sea Inn were thrown out like sand. Well, except for one person. It was Shopkeeper Yang. At this moment, he had already seen Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan clearly. Having recognized Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, his eyes widened in fear and disbelief. ¡°It¡¯s¡­ it¡¯s you!¡± ¡°Yes, it¡¯s us,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied with a smile. ¡°Why? Are you surprised? Or shocked?¡± Shopkeeper Yang was almost in tears. Forget surprises and shocks; he regretted crossing paths with these two formidable figures. The information about Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had been widely circulated by the four forces, declaring them as targets for capture. Who would have thought that these two, who were wanted, would brazenly appear before him? ¡°About that misunderstanding before¡­ I¡­¡± Shopkeeper Yang tried to explain. Unfortunately, Jiang Chengxuan had no intention of listening. He had brought Shopkeeper Yang before him just for the satisfaction of retribution. Jiang Chengxuan suddenly raised his hand and clenched his fist. There was a rumble. Shopkeeper Yang was instantly obliterated into a mist of blood, leaving behind only a flickering communication jade talisman. Jiang Chengxuan casually grabbed it and spoke to the person on the other end with a smile. ¡°Sorry, I¡¯ve killed another one of your people. Surprised? Shocked?¡± After speaking, he crushed the jade talisman without hesitation. In a majestic palace flashing with endless lightning, Perfected Lord Thunder Law also crushed the communication talisman in his hand, his expression dark and cold: ¡°Jiang Chuan, ShenYan!¡± As he spoke, he transformed into a dazzling bolt of lightning and flew towards the State of Baihao. Meanwhile, after plundering the treasures from Cloud See Inn, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan dropped the now ruined building back to its original location and disappeared into the distant sky. By the time Perfected Lord Thunder Law and his group of cultivators arrived, they found only a dilapidated building and a group of panicked cultivators. Suddenly, the lightning surrounding Perfected Lord Thunder Law began to surge. The sky grew dark with clouds, as if a heavenly punishment was about to descend. On the other hand, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, having left the State of Baihao, flew directly towards the Southern Wilderness.. Chapter 611 - Chapter 611: Wanted, A Warning (4) Chapter 611: Wanted, A Warning (4) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had decided to head to the Southern Wilderness, the closest region to the Eastern End. However, traveling from the Eastern End to the Southern Wilderness, even with their current strength, would take several years at the very least. Their journey would take them through the treacherous and enigmatic Silent Forest, one of the most bizarre places in the entire Nine Essences Cultivation World. This forest was governed by many unknown rules, and violating them meant being trapped there forever. It was said that only those with great courage could safely traverse this forest. Of course. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had the option to avoid the Silent Forest, but taking an alternate route to the Southern Wilderness would cost them much more time ¨C possibly hundreds of years, which was unacceptable to them. Therefore, passing through the Silent Forest was a necessary risk. Fortunately, with Shen Ruyan¡¯s knowledge from her previous life, they were well-versed in the forest¡¯s rules and could navigate through it successfully. At this moment. Just as they reached the border of the Eastern End, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan suddenly frowned. It was because they actually sensed an unusual aura in this place. There was an indescribably and yet real sense of foreboding. They did not doubt at all that if they continued forward, something very dangerous would definitely happen. This was a warning from the heavens. They had to take it seriously. ¡°What should we do? Should we force our way through, or find another route?¡± Shen Ruyan immediately sent a voice transmission to Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan did not make an immediate decision. Instead, he used the Heavenly Calculation Technique to calculate and foresee outcomes to assess their situation. After a while. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°No, we can¡¯t pass through here. We have to change our route. Let¡¯s leave immediately before our presence is detected.¡± Without any hesitation, they turned and flew towards another location. In a short time, they had covered tens of thousands of miles. After a while. At the border where Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were heading, a man in the uniform of the Three Suns Sect with a flame pattern between his eyebrows could not help but slowly open his eyes. He looked at the place where Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had just disappeared and frowned slightly. ¡°What¡¯s going on? My calculations should not be wrong. Why do I feel like they have slipped through my grasp? Could it be that some other force has interfered and sabotaged my plans?¡± As soon as he finished, several cultivators of the Three Suns Sect who were nearby immediately looked at him respectfully. One of the men called Perfected Lord Illusory Sea said, ¡°Ancestor Xie Yang, did you sense the traces of those two people? Do you need us to activate the array immediately and seal the space within a radius of thousands of kilometers?¡± Hearing this, the man called Ancestor Xie Yang could not help but shake his head slowly. ¡°That won¡¯t be necessary.¡± With that, he stood up and said to everyone present, ¡°Let¡¯s go. There¡¯s no need for us to stay here anymore.¡± ¡°Oh? There¡¯s no need to stay here?¡± The few of them were stunned. They clearly did not understand what Ancestor Xie Yang meant. In the end, Perfected Lord Illusory Sea reacted the fastest. With a frown, he probed. ¡°Ancestor Xie Yang, are you saying that those two will no longer pass through our area?¡± His words quickly enlightened everyone present. All eyes turned to Ancestor Xie Yang, who after a brief silence, slowly nodded: ¡°That¡¯s right. They will not come this way anymore. Let¡¯s go.¡± With that, Ancestor Xie Yang¡¯s figure disappeared on the spot. Chapter 612 - Chapter 612: Crossing the Dark Silent Forest Chapter 612: Crossing the Dark Silent Forest Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations Half a month later, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had crossed the border of the Eastern End and arrived in a desolate wilderness. Shen Ruyan said, ¡°Husband, if we continue forward, it¡¯ll be the Silent Forest. We both will need to close off our six senses and proceed with unwavering determination through the forest. Only by doing so can we traverse the Silent Forest in the fastest and safest manner.¡± This method was indeed the safest and quickest way to pass through the Silent Forest. The key lay in maintaining an unyielding courage throughout the journey. Although many in Shen Ruyan¡¯s previous era were aware of this method, very few dared to attempt it. After all, the Silent Forest was vast, and even at full speed, crossing it would take at least a month. Imagine being in an environment devoid of sound, smell, touch, and complete darkness for such an extended period. Without immense mental fortitude and unbreakable will, this feat was impossible, even for cultivators. Even Nascent Soul cultivators at the top of the pyramid were no exception. At this moment. Now, the couple had crossed the desolate wilderness and entered the dim and ominous Silent Forest. From the outside, the forest seemed engulfed in shadows, with its trees and flowers appearing to be dyed in a gloomy hue, as if something within was absorbing most of the light from the outside world. Just by looking at it, one would have an ominous feeling. Indeed. As far as Jiang Chengxuan knew, it was well-known that since the Silent Forest¡¯s appearance, countless individuals had perished within its confines in various bizarre ways. These included falling to death, starvation, freezing, overheating, fright, and even death from overexcitement. The victims spanned all cultivation levels, from Qi refining to grand cultivators, and there were unconfirmed records of even Soul Formation cultivators perishing in the forest. It could be seen how terrifying and strange this place was. ¡°Are you ready, husband?¡± Shen Ruyan asked with a smile. ¡°Just follow what I said, and no matter how dangerous or bizarre the Silent Forest is, it won¡¯t harm us.¡± Hearing his wife¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded. ¡°Let¡¯s go then.¡± With that, He took the lead, sealing his six senses and charging into the forest like a cannonball. Seeing this, Shen Ruyan was only stunned for a moment. Then, she smiled and sealed her six senses. Like Jiang Chengxuan, she rushed into the forest. Rumble! Their speed was incredibly fast, and they shattered large swathes of trees and rocks in their path. Strangely, the trees and rocks that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan broke did not make any sound. It was as if this was a silent moving picture. Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª In the void, black and twisted vines, like slimy tentacles, tried to entangle the couple but failed to advance any further when they hit an invisible barrier around Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, eventually falling limply. This was just one of many bizarre occurrences they encountered in the Silent Forest. On the fourth day in the Silent Forest, a massive shadow suddenly appeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. It opened its extremely sharp fangs and swallowed Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan without them noticing. Strangely enough, about an hour after being swallowed, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan emerged unscathed from the other end of the shadow, as if they had just passed through a tunnel. On the tenth day, a vast expanse of black flames suddenly burst forth from under their feet, consuming everything around them and engulfing them in its fiery embrace. All the flowers, grass, trees, soil, and rocks in the surroundings became nourishment for the black flames. The flames became even more intense. Whoosh- After an unknown period of time. When Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan appeared again, they were on a huge mountain filled with blades. Chi! Chi! Chi! Chi! In an instant, flesh and blood flew everywhere. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s bodies were instantly dismembered and turned into blood mist. However, three days later, they appeared in the Dark Silent Forest unscathed. This time, they faced not a sea of corpses or a mountain of blades but magnificent palaces like fairy realms with flowers floating in the air. The colorful clouds turned into a rainbow and a long staircase under their feet. The spring water that was filled with Spiritual Qi was sprinkling down from the sky. Colorful koi jumped in the spiritual pool. Immortals with heavenly light shining above their heads and adorned in exquisite immortal robes, holding various celestial instruments, bowed to congratulate the couple. ¡°Congratulations to both of you,¡± they said with a grand yet silent voice echoing through the entire Silent Forest. ¡°Congratulations on ascending to the ranks of immortals, being listed in the immortal registry, and from now on, shining as bright as the sun and moon, living as long as heaven and earth!¡± Everything formed a bizarre balance and harmony at this moment. However, all these seemed irrelevant to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan at the moment. They moved forward, unwavering, not looking back, nor stopping for a second. They were like logs, insensate to everything around them, shooting forward relentlessly. Finally. After a month had passed, they suddenly burst through an invisible bubble, emerging into sunlight. A gentle breeze carried the fresh scent of earth. The chilling, greasy, stiff, and eerie sensations gradually left their bodies. After the two of them flew thousands of meters forward, their six senses, which had been tightly sealed, finally opened with a bang. In an instant, all the senses returned to their bodies. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes snapped open. Their divine sense, like surging tides, quickly spread in all directions. Buzz, buzz, buzz! Buzzing sounds filled the air as the Five Elements aureola and the Thundercloud Electric Umbrella appeared above their heads. The Golden Void Sword and the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer even emitted sharp sword qi that locked onto the upper, lower, left, and right sides. It was only after they were sure that there were no enemies around that they exchanged glances and sighed in relief. Only then did they have the chance to observe their surroundings. They realized that they had exited the Silent Forest and arrived at a vast plain. Perhaps due to its proximity to the forest, there were no signs of human activity around. Regardless, they had successfully traversed the Silent Forest. The month-long journey, especially with their senses completely sealed, had been an unparalleled test of their will. Now they had a feeling. As long as they were given a relatively safe environment, they were 100% confident that they could break through to the ninth level of Nascent Soul, which was the peak. Exchanging another glance, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan seamlessly moved in unison, quickly advancing towards the front. A few months later. They finally officially stepped into the territory of Southern Wilderness. Upon entering, they immediately noticed the differences from the Eastern End. First, the spiritual Qj of heaven and earth here was significantly weaker than in the Eastern End, even less than in their Northern Border. The environment was the next striking difference. At a glance, the landscape was filled with signs of decay and ruin. Mountains had collapsed, rivers had dried up, and the earth was riddled with countless intersecting cracks. Even the cultivators here seemed numb and listless, their eyes dull and devoid of vitality. How could this be? Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were puzzled. The Southern Wilderness, though not as prosperous as the Central Plain or Eastern End, should not be in such a state. Had they experienced some kind of disaster? As they pondered this, they tried to blend in with the local population to gather information. However, before they could act, several cultivators, dressed distinctly from the others and radiating robust energy, suddenly blocked their path. One of them, wearing a brocade robe and seemingly the leader, narrowed his eyes at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and spoke coldly, ¡°Unexpectedly, there are still some that slipped through the net. Go! Arrest them!¡± Chapter 613 - Chapter 613: The Situation in the Southern Wilderness Chapter 613: The Situation in the Southern Wilderness Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations Huh? Hearing the words of the man in the brocade robe, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were both somewhat astonished. What is going on? What did he mean by ¡°two that slipped through the net¡±? Had they come to the wrong place? They were both puzzled at this point. However, the cultivators accompanying the man in the brocade robe didn¡¯t hesitate. In a flash, they lunged at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Jiang Chengxuan was speechless. And so was Shen Ruyan. Was there a misunderstanding? Since when did mere Foundation Establishment cultivators dare to challenge them? At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan made no move. But those who were reaching for them suddenly froze in place, unable to move, only their eyes swirling with fear. The man in the brocade robe, a Violet Palace cultivator, noticed something was amiss. His pupils contracted as he stared intently at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, his expression shifting from disdain to seriousness. He cautiously asked, ¡°Who exactly are you two? Do you realize what you are doing right now?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was speechless. And so was Shen Ruyan. Hadn¡¯t it been he who initiated the attack on them, and now he was blaming them? But they had no interest in wasting words with such a minor character. Jiang Chengxuan demanded, ¡°You called us ¡®those who slipped through the net.¡¯ What does that mean? Who are you? What has happened to this place? What exactly has transpired here?¡± ¡°Uh¡­ You are not cultivators from the Southern Wilderness?¡± It seemed that only at this moment did the brocade-robed man suddenly react. The two people in front of him should not be native cultivators of the Southern Wilderness. ¡°So what if we aren¡¯t?¡± Jiang Chengxuan immediately frowned. Crack¡ª Suddenly, the man¡¯s communication jade talisman shattered into pieces. This caused his expression to immediately change. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression had now turned cold. He fixed his gaze on the man in the brocade robe and said in a chilling tone, word byword, ¡°In my presence, don¡¯t bother with those petty tricks. They¡¯re meaningless. Now, answer the questions I just asked you.¡± The man in the brocade robe¡¯s face turned red and then white. He had never felt so humiliated in his life, his expression contorting with frustration. Seeing this, Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes turn cold. ¡°Forget it, husband, if he doesn¡¯t want to talk, then we¡¯ll find out for ourselves.¡± Without waiting for the man in the brocade robe to react, Shen Ruyan pressed her hand directly onto his head. No matter how much he tried to evade, he couldn¡¯t escape her grasp. Only at this moment did the man realize he was no match for the couple before him. He wanted to speak up, to announce his identity, but Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t give him the chance. A force that the man couldn¡¯t resist surged into his sea of consciousness, plunging his mind into chaos. The last thought he had was ¡°soul searching.¡± That¡¯s right. Shen Ruyan was using a soul-searching technique on him. Information, both relevant and irrelevant, flashed through her mind like a fast-forward movie, providing her with a detailed understanding of the current situation and the identities of the man and his companions. By the time Shen Ruyan released her hand, the man in the brocade robe had collapsed, bleeding from his seven orifices and lifeless. Jiang Chengxuan turned to Shen Ruyan and asked, ¡°How did it go?¡± Shen Ruyan¡¯s expression was a bit grim. She pondered for a moment before speaking, ¡°These people, like us, are not native cultivators of the Southern Wilderness.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was somewhat surprised. Shen Ruyan nodded, ¡°Yes, they are from the Central Plain. When the demonic calamity befell, Heavenly Lord Scripture Abyss and Heavenly Lord Cloudthunder of the Southern Wilderness knew that they could not withstand the demonic calamity with their strength. So. They sent out a distress message to the Central Plain. The Central Plain, led by the Great Ling Imperial Palace and several other Soul Formation forces, demanded half of the Southern Wilderness¡¯s territories in return for their help. This included all the spiritual veins, mines, and even the cultivators, who were to remain untouched and not relocated. Only then would they assist the Southern Wilderness. Understanding their lack of leverage or power to refuse, Heavenly Lord Cloudthunder and Heavenly Lord Scripture Abyss agreed. However, what they didn¡¯t anticipate was that when these forces from the Central Plain arrived via the large cross-region teleportation array, they somehow bypassed parts of the oath contract, avoiding its backlash. As previously agreed upon, they were supposed to assist at once, but they didn¡¯t. It wasn¡¯t until Heavenly Lord Cloudthunder fell and Heavenly Lord Scripture Abyss was gravely injured that the Great Ling Imperial Palace and others slowly began to help counter the demonic calamity. After the demonic calamity ended, only Heavenly Lord Scripture Abyss, a gravely injured Heavenly Lord, remained. He was powerless to prevent the further expansion of the Great Ling Imperial Palace and other powerful forces from the Central Plain. He could only watch helplessly as they extended their reach until they occupied nearly two-thirds of the Southern Wilderness. This expansion only halted temporarily due to the constraints of the oath contract between them. Otherwise, by now, the entire Southern Wilderness would likely be under the control of these Central Plain forces. Jiang Chengxuan had never imagined that the real situation here would be like this. Being from the Nine Essences Cultivation World¡¯s foremost region, they didn¡¯t first think of uniting all available forces against the demonic calamity. Instead, they schemed against their own fellow cultivators and calculated how much benefit they could gain from this calamity. It was akin to those who profiteer during national crises, which is contemptible and detestable. No wonder Heavenly Lord Purple Flame and others from the Northern Border had refused to let the Central Plain¡¯s Heavenly Lords intervene in their affairs, let alone accept their help. The appetites of these forces were too large, beyond what any reasonable person could accept. ¡°And after they occupied the territories of the Southern Wilderness, they didn¡¯t try to develop these lands. Instead, they heavily exploited the resources there. They even treated all the cultivators in these areas as slaves.¡± Shen Ruyan added this piece of information, and Jiang Chengxuan finally understood why the scenery they encountered upon arriving in the Southern Wilderness was so desolate. Especially the cultivators they saw, with lifeless eyes and faces devoid of vitality, all numbed. It was no surprise that anyone would feel despair after enduring such treatment. ¡°Do you know where we are now? How far is it from the region where Heavenly Lord Scripture Abyss and the others are?¡± Jiang Chengxuan looked at Shen Ruyan. After a moment of thought, Shen Ruyan replied, ¡°We are currently in the State of Great Yan. The place where Heavenly Lord Scripture Abyss resides, the State of Duo Deity, is still a considerable distance away. Even at our speed, flying there would take about ten days.¡± ¡°Ten days? Then let¡¯s go and take a look.¡± Jiang Chengxuan said with a smile. Shen Ruyan nodded, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go and see.¡± As they spoke, the bodies of the Foundation Establishment Cultivators they had frozen in midair turned into dust. ¡°How dare you kill cultivators from my Heaven¡¯s Gate Sect? You¡¯re courting death!¡± At this moment, an angry shout suddenly sounded from behind Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. A middle-aged cultivator in a long robe was charging towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan with several Golden Cores. However, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t turn around. Suddenly, a roar sounded in the air. Immediately after, an incomparably large earth dragon appeared in front of the cultivators. BANG! Without any suspense, a single strike from the earth dragon turned those cultivators into a mist of blood. The dragon then let out an excited roar and swiftly carried Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan towards the State of Duo Deity. Shortly afterward, three streams of light descended upon the scene. The leader was a pale, beardless man with narrow eyes and an aura of coldness. He was Yan Zhengying, a eunuch from the Great Ling Imperial Palace dispatched here, possessing an early Nascent Soul cultivation. Accompanying him were two early Nascent Soul cultivators from Heaven¡¯s Gate Sect, Zhongxuan and Wuchen. The three of them, especially Zhongxuan and Wuchen, looked extremely grim at the sight before them. The deceased were members of their Heaven¡¯s Gate Sect, and the audacious act of killing them in broad daylight was a clear sign of disrespect towards Heaven¡¯s Gate Sect. ¡°Eunuch Yan¡­¡± Zhongxuan turned to Yan Zhengying and spoke, ¡°The perpetrator who dared to openly kill our Heaven¡¯s Gate Sect cultivators here must be extremely vicious. We hope you can use that secret artifact to help us identify the murderer. Our Heaven¡¯s Gate Sect will be deeply grateful for your assistance..¡± Chapter 614 - Chapter 614: Breakthrough, Peak Nascent Soul Chapter 614: Breakthrough, Peak Nascent Soul Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing Zhongxuan¡¯s words, Yan Zhengying, the eunuch from the Great Ling Imperial Palace, produced a faint smile on his cold face. He nodded to Zhongxuan, indicating his readiness to assist. ¡°Rest assured, Daoist Zhongxuan. This person dared to blatantly kill members of your sect, which is not only a challenge to your sect but also to our Great Ling Imperial Palace. I will help you reconstruct the scene to identify the killer.¡± Yan Zhengying then took out a white Ruyi, a sacred artifact, and placed it at the crime scene. As he channeled his Dharmic power into it, the Ruyi emitted a milky light, and a vague image began to emerge. Buzz, buzz, buzz! However, at that moment, an immense force seemed to strike the Ruyi, causing its light to flicker and tremble. Then, Yan Zhengying, Zhongxuan, and Wuchen saw something shocking. Cracks suddenly appeared on the surface of the white Ruyi. Crack There was an ear-piercing sound. The entire white ruyi shattered into a pile of powder in front of Yan Zhengying. ¡°My Flowing Light Spiritual Jade!¡± Yan Zhengying cried out in pain, as the Ruyi was a precious treasure from the Emperor of the Great Ling Imperial Palace. It was able to reveal what had happened in the past. But now, such a treasure had shattered just like that. It simply made Yan Zhengying¡¯s heart ache so much that he could not breathe. Zhongxuan and Wuchen from Heaven¡¯s Gate Sect were equally stunned by the sudden destruction of the Ruyi. They wondered who could have the power to cause such severe backlash to Yan Zhengying¡¯s treasure. Meanwhile, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, unaware of these developments, continued their journey. After about half a month, they finally arrived at the State of Duo Deity in the Southern Wilderness. It had to be said that the current Southern Wilderness had indeed fallen into an extremely low and desolate state. Along the way, almost all the cultivators they saw were the same as the ones they first saw. They were listless and numb. Other than mining and refining artifacts every day, there was nothing else they were allowed to do. In fact, even cultivation had become a very extravagant thing. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan found it hard to imagine that the Great Ling Imperial Palace and the other Soul Formation forces would do such a thing to their fellow cultivators. How was this different from those demonic cultivators who did not treat people as humans? Moreover, these things were just a microcosm of it. There was no telling how many more ugly things were taking place in the dark. Fortunately, they had already arrived at the State of Duo Deity. The atmosphere and environment here were significantly better than other areas they had passed through. Including the concentration of spiritual qi in the world, it was stronger than other places. Soon, the couple settled down in an immortal city called Twin Snow City. This immortal city was also one of the largest immortal cities in the entire State of Duo Deity. It also had the support of a Nascent Soul sect like the Ice Jade Palace. It was said that the first supreme elder of the Ice Jade Palace, Perfected Lord Ice Sea, had reached the late-stage Nascent Soul. It was one of the few large sects that followed Heavenly Lord Scripture Abyss. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan came to Twin Snow City seeking a stable environment to break through to the ninth level Nascent Soul. At the same time, they also wanted to find out if there was a chance to find the level 5 Armored Wood Vine in the Southern Wilderness. Like the Wood Earth Ganoderma that Jiang Chengxuan had obtained previously, it was one of the most important materials to refine the Eastern Green Dragon Flag. Time passed slowly. In the blink of an eye, several years had passed. On this day. Within a cave Abode in Twin Snow City, Jiang Chengxuan was surrounded by mist produced by the Spiritual Spring Marrow. As he circulated his technique, the Spiritual Spring Marrow seemed to be pulled by some force and rapidly surged into his body. Once all the Spiritual Spring Marrow was absorbed, Jiang Chengxuan heard a cracking sound in his ears. A surge of Dharmic power, much stronger than before, burst forth from his body, significantly increasing his aura. At the same time. On his body, black and white air currents rotated. It actually made his body suddenly grow taller. 30 feet, 50 feet, 70 feet, 80 feet¡­ After reaching 80 feet, it slowly stopped. He clenched his fists lightly. Jiang Chengxuan immediately felt that his physical strength was also several times stronger than before. Especially his defense. At this moment, even ordinary level 5 True Treasures would find it very difficult to cause any substantial damage to his body. This seclusion actually allowed his cultivation and body to break through. They both reached the peak of Nascent Soul. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan finally had some confidence. Previously, if he did not use the Tenfold Pill, he could only survive against a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord. But now, he felt that he had the ability to fight a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord. With the addition of the Tenfold Pill, it was very likely that he would be able to defeat one. Although Jiang Chengxuan was not a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord yet, he already had the ability to challenge a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord. When he came out of his cave abode, Jiang Chengxuan saw that Shen Ruyan had not come out of seclusion. He was not in a hurry and waited outside. About half a year later. Jiang Chengxuan, who was sitting cross-legged, suddenly looked in Shen Ruyan¡¯s direction. The door of the seclusion room slowly opened. Shen Ruyan, who was wearing a light green dress, walked out. Jiang Chengxuan immediately sensed a profound and immeasurable aura emanating from her, significantly more robust than before. He couldn¡¯t help but smile and greeted her, ¡°Congratulations, wife.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Shen Ruyan replied with a smile, ¡°Congratulations to you as well.¡± As they sat together, they began to share their insights from the years of seclusion. Jiang Chengxuan learned that not only had Shen Ruyan successfully broken through to the ninth level of Nascent Soul, but she had also touched upon the threshold of Soul Formation. This meant that if she had the right spiritual material, she could potentially advance to Soul Formation. This was something Jiang Chengxuan did not expect. Although his own cultivation and physical strength had reached the peak of Nascent Soul, he had no confidence in advancing to Soul Formation at all. The main reason was the cultivation technique he was currently cultivating. Five Elements True Technique. He currently did not have the content of the Soul Formation section of the Five Elements True Technique. Although in the past, he had been trying his best to find information about the Soul Formation section of the Five Elements True Technique, However, after so many years, he did not find anything. It was as if Soul Formation section of this cultivation technique was non-existent. Now he was considering that if he still couldn¡¯t find it, he could only deduce the content of the Soul Formation section of the Five Elements True Technique himself. Fortunately, he still had a deduction bead in his hand that was enough to support his deduction of the Soul Formation section. When the couple was almost done talking and were about to go out for a walk, the restriction of the cave abode they were in was suddenly triggered. Then, a voice transmission was transmitted through the restriction of the cave abode. ¡°I¡¯m Wu Bingyun from the Ice Jade Palace. May I ask if Fellow Daoist Jiang Chuan and Fellow Daoist Shen Yan are here?¡± If possible, I want to visit the two of you.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were stunned when they heard the voice transmission. wasn¡¯t Wu Bingyun of the Ice Jade Palace the current first elder of the Ice Jade Palace, Perfected Lord Ice Sea, who was a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator? Why was she here? The two of them looked at each other and quickly understood. True. It was impossible for them to hide from a big sect like the Ice Jade Palace. Especially when the two of them were cultivating in their territory. It was even more impossible to hide from their divine senses. However, the first supreme elder of the Ice Jade Palace was also quite polite. Although she had triggered the restrictions on their cave abode, it would not affect them. Including that voice transmission, it was also sent in as a message. Which meant¡­ If the two of them were still in seclusion, the actions of the Ice Jade Palace s first supreme elder would not affect their seclusion. At that thought, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan decided to go out and meet Perfected Lord Ice Sea. Firstly, it was out of courtesy. Secondly, they wanted to see if they could find what they wanted in the Southern Wilderness through this grand cultivator. Immediately, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan lifted the restrictions of the cave abode. Outside their cave abode stood a beautiful female cultivator in an azure dress. It was Ice Jade Palace¡¯s first supreme elder, Perfected Lord Ice Sea, Wu Bingyun. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that Fellow Daoist Wu would actually come personally.¡± Jiang Chengxuan immediately smiled and took the initiative to speak. ¡°Fellow Daoist Wu, I hope you don¡¯t mind if I¡¯ve neglected you this time. With that, Jiang Chengxuan smiled and gestured for Wu Bingyun to enter.. Chapter 615 - Chapter 615: Grand Cultivator Trade Fair, Uninvited Guest Chapter 615: Grand Cultivator Trade Fair, Uninvited Guest Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°What are you saying, Fellow Daoist Jiang? This time I came uninvited, so it is I who have caused you trouble.¡± Wu Bingyun smiled. Although she is known as Perfected Lord Icy Sea and belongs to the Ice Jade Palace, with even her name containing the character ¡°Ice,¡± her demeanor is not at all cold. Instead, she gives off a warm and welcoming feeling. At this moment, she entered the cave abode with Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Once they were seated, Shen Ruyan, sitting next to Jiang Chengxuan, said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Wu, do you have any important matters on this visit to us?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not so much an important matter, just an invitation.¡± Wu Bingyun then took out an invitation from her body and placed it in front of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°In a few days, the grand cultivator Trade Fair hosted by our Ice Jade Palace will take place. All the grand cultivators under the Supreme Celestial Sect will attend. If Fellow Daoist Jiang and Shen have time, you can come and have a look. Perhaps there will be something of interest to both of you.¡± The Supreme Celestial Sect mentioned by Wu Bingyun is the sect where Heavenly Lord Scripture Abyss belongs. Clearly, this exchange is mainly for grand cultivators affiliated with the Supreme Celestial Sect and its subordinate forces. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were somewhat tempted. Such a large-scale trade fair might indeed have what they needed. Thinking this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately said to Wu Bingyun, ¡°Thank you, Fellow Daoist Wu. When the time comes, if we have nothing else to do, we will definitely be there.¡± ¡°Good, I will await your honorable presence.¡± Wu Bingyun smiled and stood up. She apparently had no intention of staying longer. After bidding farewell to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, she left. Watching Wu Bingyun¡¯s departing figure, Jiang Chengxuan fell into thought. At this moment, Shen Ruyan said, ¡°Husband, are you thinking that Fellow Daoist Wu¡¯s invitation might be under the instruction of Heavenly Lord Scripture Abyss?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°After all, given the current situation in Southern Wilderness, it¡¯s impossible that Heavenly Lord Scripture Abyss wouldn¡¯t notice the arrival of cultivators like us, nor would he fail to react in some way.¡± ¡°So, is this invitation from Fellow Daoist Wu both an invitation and a probe?¡± ¡°That¡¯s about right.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°But for now, at least there doesn¡¯t seem to be any malice from the other party. As for more, everything will become clear when we go to the Ice Jade Palace.¡± At the same time. Wu Bingyun, upon returning to the Ice Jade Palace, called her junior sister An Qinyao, a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator. ¡°How is it, Junior Sister An? Did you find out the true background of Jiang Chuan and Shen Yan?¡± An Qinyao, who was wearing a pink dress, could not help but shake her head when she heard this. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Senior Sister, I haven¡¯t been able to find out their exact background yet. But I can confirm that they don¡¯t seem to have much relation to the major forces of the Eastern End and the Central Plain.¡± As she finished speaking, the communication jade talisman she carried suddenly lit up. Upon checking the communication jade talisman, An Qinyao¡¯s face immediately showed a look of surprise. ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Junior Sister An?¡± Wu Bingyun noticed An Qinyao¡¯s abnormality and immediately asked curiously. An Qinyao immediately smiled and said, ¡°Senior Sister Wu, I think we can basically rest assured about Jiang Chuan and Shen Yan¡¯s identities.¡± ¡°Oh? Why is that?¡± asked Wu Bingyun, somewhat surprised. An Qinyao handed over the jade talisman to Wu Bingyun. ¡°This message comes from our insider in the opposing camp. It says that the Heaven¡¯s Gate Sect and the Great Ling Imperial Palace are desperately searching for two people who killed cultivators of Heaven¡¯s Gate Sect. Interestingly, this incident first occurred a few years ago. Although it seems unrelated on the surface, I don¡¯t believe in such coincidences in this world. Senior Sister, you can take a look yourself.¡± Taking the communication jade talisman from An Qinyao, Wu Bingyun only took a look and smiled. ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, those two who killed the Heaven¡¯s Gate Sect cultivators must be Brother Jiang and Sister Shen. Our insider suggests that the Great Ling Imperial Palace had once used calculation techniques to trace their identities and origins but ended up with nothing. Not only that, but they also suffered a great backlash. Interestingly, I also asked Daoist Nether Star of the Supreme Celestial Sect last year to divine their origins. He had barely started when he informed me that these two were beyond divination and that attempting it would bring backlash. So. I have every reason to suspect that the people the Great Ling Imperial Palace is looking for are indeed Brother Jiang and Sister Shen.¡± At this point, Wu Bingyun paused for a moment before continuing, ¡°If this is the case, then there should be no issue with the identities of Brother Jiang and Sister Shen. After all, the enemy of an enemy is a friend. Moreover, we might even become true friends with them.¡± A few days later. Ice Jade Palace. Powerful streaks of light descended on the highest peak of the Ice Jade Palace, the Divine Ice Peak. Looking around, all present were Nascent Soul cultivators, with six or seven of them exuding deep and vast auras, far surpassing ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators. Clearly, these six or seven people were all late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators. Although the trade fair was meant for grand cultivators, rules are not rigid, and people are flexible. There was no rule against grand cultivators bringing their people to see the world and make new acquaintances. While the crowd was greeting and conversing with each other, two incredibly powerful auras suddenly approached from afar. Everyone couldn¡¯t help but turn their heads to look. The aura alone made it clear that the newcomers were Nascent Soul grand cultivators. Wu Bingyun, the host of the trade fair, smiled and stepped forward to welcome the two figures. ¡°Brother Jiang, Sister Shen, you have finally arrived.¡± The two parties exchanged pleasantries, causing many in the crowd to look on with surprise and curiosity. Clearly, those present at the venue were unfamiliar with Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. However, what surprised them the most was Wu Bingyun¡¯s attitude towards these two individuals. ¡°Fairy An, do you know who those two are?¡± At this moment, a young man in a black Daoist robe appeared beside An Qinyao and asked her with a smile. ¡°Fellow Daoist Nether Star¡­¡± An Qinyao was initially startled to see the young man who had suddenly appeared beside her. After pondering for a moment, she briefed Perfected Lord Nether Star about the two. ¡°I see.¡± Perfected Lord Nether Star nodded thoughtfully. After a while. Wu Bingyun, accompanied by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, joined the crowd and began introducing them to the cultivators attending the trade fair. When she brought Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to Perfected Lord Nether Star, he took the initiative to greet them with a smile. Tm Nether Star from the Supreme Celestial Sect. I¡¯m very happy to meet the two of you here.¡± Then, Perfected Lord Nether Star cupped his fists at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°So it¡¯s Fellow Daoist Nether Star. Nice to meet you.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately returned the greeting politely. They had already heard from Wu Bingyun about Perfected Lord Nether Star, the direct disciple of Heavenly Lord Scripture Abyss, whose cultivation level was also at the ninth level of Nascent Soul. After exchanging pleasantries, they all took their seats at the main area of the trade fair, as arranged by Wu Bingyun. More and more cultivators arrived. But no more grand cultivators appeared, mainly early and mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators. Their reason for coming here was very simple. They were here to visit the Ice Jade Palace. Everyone was well aware of this. It was impossible for Wu Bingyun, An Qinyao, and the others to do such a rude thing as to chase them away. No matter what, they were guests from afar. Since they were here, the Ice Jade Palace had to treat them politely. However, these people were not arranged to sit at the main seat, which was arranged for the group of Peak Nascent Soul cultivators. Instead, they were arranged to sit in another area for them to communicate. While the atmosphere grew more lively and the grand cultivators, including Jiang Chengxuan, were about to start the trading segment, two incredibly strong auras suddenly approached from the distant sky, their auras surpassing most of the grand cultivators present. Peak Nascent Soul. Almost instantly, Jiang Chengxuan and the others assessed the newcomers¡¯ cultivation level and strength. However, who could these new arrivals be at this time? Wu Bingyun didn¡¯t recall inviting such powerful peak Nascent Soul cultivators. ¡°No, those two, they are¡­¡± Suddenly, a grand cultivator named Wan Cang, with a sudden change in expression, slowly uttered two names: ¡°They are Perfected Lord Tianfu and Perfected Lord Tianhe from the Heaven¡¯s Gate Sect.¡± ¡°What? It¡¯s them?¡± Everyone¡¯s expressions changed noticeably. Clearly, no one expected that cultivators from Heaven¡¯s Gate Sect would appear at this trade fair. Wu Bingyun¡¯s face turned extremely grim. Even a fool could tell that Tianfu and Tianhe¡¯s arrival at their event was not with good intentions. Unquestionably, they were unwelcome guests.. Chapter 616 - Chapter 616: Exchange for the Armored Wood Vine Chapter 616: Exchange for the Armored Wood Vine Translator: Henyee Translations , Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Hahaha! Fairy Wu, why didn¡¯t you inform us in advance that you were holding such a gathering? Now that we¡¯ve come uninvited, I hope you and the fellow cultivators here wouldn¡¯t mind our presence.¡± A voice sounded before the figure had even arrived, causing the expressions of everyone present to shift slightly. Arrogant, how arrogant! One could clearly see that a trace of anger had already appeared in the eyes of many people present. Wu Bingyun was no exception. However, as the host of this Grand Cultivator Trade Fair, she quickly calmed down after her initial emotions. Her face betrayed no further emotion as she calmly said, ¡°Why would we not welcome esteemed guests like yourselves? We didn¡¯t notify you because we were aware of your busy schedules and didn¡¯t wish to intrude. Since you are here now, please join us.¡± Though she invited them to take a seat, there were no spare seats in the area designated for the grand cultivators. This made some of the people who were originally angry curl their lips into a mocking smile. Tianfu and Tianhe, however, were unfazed. They cheerfully produced two chairs from their storage rings and seated themselves among the others. Tianfu even joked, ¡°Fairy Wu, it seems you need to improve the education of your disciples. They don¡¯t even know to offer a seat to a senior, which is quite lacking in manners.¡± Wu Bingyun¡¯s pretty face immediately darkened. -How I educate my disciples is my own business. You don¡¯t have to worry about it.¡± After this retort, she redirected her attention to the other grand cultivators. ¡°Everyone, it¡¯s almost time. If there¡¯s nothing else, let¡¯s begin.¡± As she spoke, she took out two jade boxes. The jade box was opened. There were two items inside. One was a yellow Spiritual Fruit. After consuming it, it could increase the Dharmic power of a grand cultivator for 80 years. The other item was a fist-sized red crystal. It was called the Red Dragon Jade. It was a precious material to refine a level 5 True Treasure or increase the power of a level 5 fire-element True Treasure. ¡°The value of these items speaks for itself. I wish to exchange them for ice attribute materials of similar quality, or corresponding Level 5 pills or spiritual items. It was undeniable that the two items Wu Bingyun took out were attractive to many grand cultivators. Especially the Yellow Spiritual Fruit. At their level of cultivation, every increase in Dharmic power required a long time. If they could obtain the Yellow Spiritual Fruit, it would definitely increase their total Dharmic powers by a lot. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t have any thoughts about the two items. In fact. With their current foundation, other than some special items and some spiritual items needed to break through to Soul Formation, it was already very difficult for them to be interested in anything else. However, the others present were different. Soon, someone offered Wu Bingyun the items she sought, and a successful exchange was made. ¡°I have a Level 5 Earth Heart Lotus Fire,¡± announced Perfected Lord Wan Cang, producing a flame that appeared yellow on the outside but green at its core. This Earth Heart Lotus Fire, ranked forty-third among the heavenly fires, caught Shen Ruyan¡¯s attention, and she looked towards Jiang Chengxuan, seeking his opinion on whether they should acquire this rare and powerful flame. However, Jiang Chengxuan shook his head at Shen Ruyan, indicating that they would not pursue the Earth Heart Lotus Fire. At this moment, he already had the Ruby Flame and the Pure Yang True Fire. If the Sun True Fire in the Eternal Scorching Sun Furnace was included, there would be three types. Although the Earth Heart Lotus Fire was also a Heavenly Flame, it was really not of much use to the current Jiang Chengxuan. Unless it was a Heavenly Flame like the Pure Yin True Fire, Jiang Chengxuan would not really care. After Wan Cang completed his trade, it was Perfected Lord Nether Star¡¯s turn. He presented a vine emitting a vibrant green glow, brimming with a strong sense of vitality. At its tip was a crystal resembling an emerald, exuding an unmatched wood energy. That is? Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed. Perfected Lord Nether Star announced, ¡°This is a Level 5 Armored Wood Vine. I wish to exchange it for an item that can enhance the strength of the Primordial Spirit.¡± His announcement immediately captured the attention of everyone present, including Tianfu and Tianhe, who exchanged a glance. He suddenly took out a white fruit from his body and said to Perfected Lord Nether Star, ¡°Fellow Daoist Nether Star, this White Jade Phantom Fruit can strengthen a cultivator¡¯s Primordial Spirit. I wonder if I can exchange it for the Armored Wood Vine?¡± When he saw the White Jade Phantom Fruit, Perfected Lord Nether Star¡¯s eyes lit up even though he knew that they were enemies. But soon, his expression darkened. This was because the aura on the White Jade Phantom Fruit that Tianhe took out was not pure. It was obvious that it had been previously tainted and only superficially cleansed. Although it was still usable, Its efficacy and value were significantly reduced. ¡°Aren¡¯t you being unreasonable to use this impure White Jade Phantom Fruit to exchange for this Armored Wood Vine?¡± In response to Perfected Lord Nether Star¡¯s question, Tianfu and Tianhe did not seem to mind. Tianfu chuckled and said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Nether Star, your words are not quite right. I think, Fellow Daoist Nether Star, the reason you want to use the Armored Wood Vine to exchange for an item that can enhance the strength of your Primordial Spirit is probably to prepare for the breakthrough to Soul Formation, right? You must also be aware that there aren¡¯t many spiritual items that can be useful to you. It just so happens that our White Jade Phantom Fruit is one of them. Although it was once contaminated by demonic Qi, we have already cleansed it. This, I¡¯m sure you, and everyone present, can see. As for its aura not being so pure, that can¡¯t be helped. After all, having been contaminated by demonic Qi, it¡¯s normal for its spiritual nature to be somewhat diminished. in other words, if this White Jade Phantom Fruit is still in good condition, your Armored Wood Vine will probably be of equal value.¡± Undeniably, Tianfu¡¯s words did have some truth to them. There were indeed not many treasures that could help peak Nascent Soul cultivators increase the strength of their Primordial Spirits. Although the Armored Wood Vine was precious and had endless uses, In comparison, it was indeed slightly inferior. However, it was hard to say how useful this White Jade Phantom Fruit, which had been contaminated by demonic Qi and reduced its spirituality, would be to peak Nascent Soul cultivators. Otherwise, why didn¡¯t Tianfu and Tianhe consume the fruit themselves? Perfected Lord Nether Star was conflicted. To be honest, he was indeed in urgent need of an item that could help enhance the strength of his Primordial Spirit. If the White Jade Phantom Fruit was intact and had not been contaminated by demonic qi, he would not hesitate to exchange for it. But now¡­ Just as Nether Star was hesitating, a voice suddenly brought him back to reality. -Fellow Daoist Nether Star, if you want to use the Armored Wood Vine to exchange for a treasure that can strengthen your Primordial Spirit, why don¡¯t you take a look at my Void Serene Begonia?¡± The person who spoke was Jiang Chengxuan. As soon as he saw the other party take out the Armored Wood Vine, Jiang Cheng Chengxuan had already decided, no matter what, he had to exchange it for himself. This was a major matter that concerned whether he could successfully refine the Eastern Green Dragon Flag. He could not afford to be negligent. Perfected Lord Nether Star did not expect such a turn of events. He immediately looked at Jiang Chengxuan impatiently and said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, can you show me the Void Serene Begonia you mentioned first?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled faintly. Then, he reached out and handed a jade box to Perfected Lord Nether Star. Perfected Lord Nether Star opened the jade box immediately. What entered his eyes was indeed an intact Void Serene Begonia. This caused him to be overjoyed. Without any hesitation, he hurriedly nodded at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Alright, Fellow Daoist Jiang, I¡¯ll exchange with you!¡± As he spoke, he pushed the jade box containing the Armored Wood Vine into Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand. After a while. Perfected Lord Nether Star spoke again, ¡°Speaking of which, by exchanging this Armored Wood Vine for your Void Serene Begonia, I indeed have taken some advantage of you. How about this? I¡¯ll take out some more items, and you can choose one from them.¡± As he spoke, Perfected Lord Nether Star took out several items from his body. Materials, medicinal pills, talismans, there was everything. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan glanced at each other. There was really nothing useful for them. Just as Jiang Chengxuan was about to choose an item casually, the Spirit Devouring Beetle King in his Beast Taming Bag suddenly sent him a message. In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s gaze immediately landed on a gray stone. Jiang Chengxuan immediately picked up the stone and smiled at Perfected Lord Nether Star. ¡°Fellow Daoist Nether Star, I¡¯ll take this item.. Chapter 617 - Chapter 617: Leaving the Ice Jade Palace Chapter 617: Leaving the Ice Jade Palace Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Regarding Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s choice, Perfected Lord Nether Star made no comment. Soon, he put away the other items. At this moment, as Jiang Chengxuan was putting the stone into his bag which contained the Spirit Devouring Beetle King, he suddenly felt two malicious gazes fall upon him. This made him frown and turn his head to look. He saw Tianfu and Tianhe watching him with cold eyes. Suddenly, Tianhe spoke to Wu Bingyun: ¡°Fairy Wu, who are these two Daoists? I don¡¯t recall having seen them before?¡± Upon hearing Tianfu and Tianhe inquire about Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, a hint of coldness flashed in Wu Bingyun¡¯s eyes. However, before she could speak, Perfected Lord Nether Star beat her to it. ¡°I mean, you two, does Fairy Wu need to inform you about who she invites?¡± These words immediately caused the expressions of Tianfu and Tianhe to stiffen. Jiang Chengxuan had no intention of talking to them. He slowly stood up and took out two items from his body. One bottle of Spirit Spring Marrow and one Primordial Law Elixir. Both were items that could enhance the Dharmic power and cultivation of a grand cultivator. At that moment, the eyes of everyone present fell on the two items in his hands, filled with desire. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Everyone, the value of these two items is self- explanatory. I wish to exchange them for high-grade Level 5 five-elemental or lightning-element spiritual materials. Of course. What I most desire is the Green Dragon Divine Wood. If not available, any exact information regarding its whereabouts would suffice. Of course. Information like the location of the Dragon¡¯s Lair is unnecessary.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, everyone present was somewhat astonished. They didn¡¯t expect that what he most wanted was something like the Green Dragon Divine Wood, a treasure highly valued by the dragon lineage. Even some Soul Formation Heavenly Lords and demon lords had difficulty obtaining such an item, let alone them. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang¡­¡± At this moment, an elder named Perfected Lord Dong Yuan suddenly took out a piece of wood flashing with purple lightning arcs from his belongings. ¡°You said a high-grade Level 5 lightning-element spiritual material can be exchanged for that Primordial Law Elixir, right? I wonder if this thousand-year-old Purple Thunder Wood in my hand would suffice?¡± Seeing the Purple Thunder Wood taken out by Dong Yuan, Jiang Chengxuan turned his gaze to Shen Ruyan by his side. Seeing Shen Ruyan nod at him, Jiang Chengxuan said: ¡°Sure.¡± As they spoke, the two of them had already exchanged things. Following this, others in the venue started to present the five-elemental spiritual materials Jiang Chengxuan needed. However, the quality of these materials was slightly inferior compared to high-grade Level 5. Jiang Chengxuan did not agree. Just then, the host Wu Bingyun suddenly took out a jade slip and said to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, I have some information about the whereabouts of the Green Dragon Divine Wood. However, I can¡¯t guarantee it¡¯s 100% accurate, only about 70% likely. Are you interested in this? Rest assured, I can sign a contract with you to guarantee that what I¡¯m saying is all true, with absolutely no deception intended.¡± Hearing Wu Bingyun¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan immediately became interested. His impression of Wu Bingyun was quite favorable. Especially in such matters, if it were other cultivators, deception might be expected. Anyone deceived could only blame their bad luck. But as the host, Wu Bingyun obviously couldn¡¯t act like everyone else. If she also engaged in exchanges using false or deceiving items, and it was discovered, the reputation of the entire Ice Jade Palace would be affected. In the future, any trade fair held by the Ice Jade Palace would likely not attract many participants. So. In this matter at hand, the words of Wu Bingyun were quite credible. Even so, Jiang Chengxuan would still go through all the necessary procedures and sign the required contracts, without missing any step. Without much hesitation, he quickly reached an agreement with Wu Bingyun for this exchange. After obtaining the jade slip from Wu Bingyun, Jiang Chengxuan immediately began to carefully examine its contents. According to the jade slip, there should be a secret space in a place called Fallen Dragon Valley in the Western Deserts. And the Green Dragon Divine Wood that Jiang Chengxuan sought was likely located in that secret space. This meant that if Jiang Chengxuan wanted to find the Green Dragon Divine Wood as indicated in the jade slip, he would have to make a journey to the Western Deserts. This really means I have to travel around the entire Nine Essences Cultivation World. Jiang Chengxuan smiled bitterly in his heart. But he couldn¡¯t deny that this clue was currently his best lead to obtaining the Green Dragon Divine Wood. After all, with his current strength, Jiang Chengxuan did not dare venture into the Dragon¡¯s Lair. Even the Heavenly Lords would hesitate to do so. After some time, The Trade Fair ended. The group of cultivators also began to leave. However, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not hurry to leave. They approached Wu Bingyun and Perfected Lord Nether Star, who were still present, and inquired, ¡°Fellow Daoist Wu, Fellow Daoist Nether Star, regarding the super large cross-region teleportation array to the Western Deserts, do you know if such a facility exists here, and when it might be activated?¡± Their situation was not like it had been in the Eastern End. Here in the Southern Wilderness, they had not encountered the pursuit of major forces. Especially with the Supreme Celestial Sect, although not close allies, they were at least acquainted. If possible, they preferred not to travel thousands of miles across two regions. Even though the journey from the Southern Wilderness to the Western Deserts through the Abyss of Celestial Beasts was the safest route at the moment, it would still take them several years to fly there with their current speed. Direct travel through a super large cross-region teleportation array would be much more convenient. Upon hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s inquiry, Wu Bingyun and Perfected Lord Nether Star exchanged glances, and then Perfected Lord Nether Star said, ¡°Do you two plan to head directly to the Western Deserts?¡± Before Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could reply, Perfected Lord Nether Star continued with a wry smile, ¡°To be frank, all of our super large cross-region teleportation arrays to the Western Deserts and the Northern Border have been destroyed by the Great Ling Imperial Palace and the Heaven¡¯s Gate Sect. They only left the teleportation arrays leading to the Eastern End and the Central Plain. I believe that as news on our end spreads throughout the Nine Essences Cultivation World, the people in the Western Desert and Northern Border will become extremely wary of those from the Eastern End and Central Plain. As a result, they might disconnect all their super large cross-region teleportation arrays to the outside world. In other words, in the future, people from the Southern Wilderness, Western Deserts, and Northern Border might have to travel on foot to other regions.¡± It was clear that Perfected Lord Nether Star was not trying to deceive Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. No wonder no one had come to support or speak for them for such a long time. It seemed that the teleportation connections between the various regions had been cut off. This meant that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan would still have to fly to the Western Desert themselves. Sensing their thoughts, Perfected Lord Nether Star suddenly took out a token and handed it to them. ¡°Fellow Daoists, while I can¡¯t help you travel directly to the Western Deserts, I have a token here that can teleport you directly to the Abyss of Celestial Beasts. If you plan to travel that way to the Western Deserts, this token might save you some time.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were somewhat surprised. Clearly, they did not expect Perfected Lord Nether Star, or rather, the Supreme Celestial Sect, to have such a trick up their sleeves. Without any hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan accepted the token from Nether Star and expressed their gratitude. ¡°In that case, we thank you, Fellow Daoist Nether Star.¡± Perfected Lord Nether Star smiled and shook his head. ¡°You¡¯re welcome. But¡­¡± He paused briefly before continuing, ¡°You have previously offended Tianfu and Tianhe. I suspect they won¡¯t let this go so easily. It¡¯s possible that the moment you leave the Ice Jade Palace, you might be attacked by them. You have to be wary of this.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were already aware of this possibility. Shen Ruyan responded with a smile, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. My husband and I have already planned for this. If possible, we will deal with those two, as a way of thanking you for the teleportation token.¡± Shen Ruyan¡¯s words clearly stunned Perfected Lord Nether Star and Wu Bingyun. At the same time. Several thousand miles away from the Ice Jade Palace, Tianfu and Tianhe were watching the direction of the Ice Jade Palace with cold eyes. Tianhe asked, ¡°Senior Brother, do you think those two will leave the Ice Jade Palace so soon?¡± Tianfu shook his head, ¡°I¡¯m not sure, but it doesn¡¯t hurt for us to wait here for a while. For the Armored Wood Vine, what¡¯s the big deal if you and I waste some time here?¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± True Monarch Sky River nodded. ¡°If not for the fact that there¡¯s a peak level 5 array in the Ice Jade Palace, we definitely wouldn¡¯t have let it go so easily.¡± At this point, Tianhe suddenly thought of something and asked Tianfu again, ¡°By the way, Senior Brother, I saw that you seemed to have contacted other senior brothers and sisters just now. How is it? Are they willing to come?¡± ¡°Yes, Tianyao and Tianjing have both agreed. I promised them that after dealing with those two, they could take eighty percent of the remaining treasures, excluding the Armored Wood Vine. If nothing goes wrong, they should join us within three days. Hopefully, those two will stay in the Ice Jade Palace a bit longer and not leave so soon. With the four of us together, even with Perfected Lord Nether Star, they won¡¯t be able to escape.¡± As Tianfu was speaking, his expression suddenly changed. ¡°Damn it! The two of them have already left the Ice Jade Palace. Why so early?¡± Tianhe was also shocked. He hurriedly looked up. As expected, they discovered two familiar figures outside the Ice Jade Palace. They had flown out of the range of the Ice Jade Palace and were flying towards them.. Chapter 618 - Chapter 618: Arriving at the Western Desert Chapter 618: Arriving at the Western Desert Translator: Henyee Translations , Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Senior Brother, what should we do now?¡± Tianhe¡¯s expression turned ugly. However, a fierce light flashed in Tianfu s eyes. ¡°Let¡¯s conceal our aura completely and wait for them to pass by us, then strike them with full force. I don¡¯t believe that two cultivators, at most in the late-stage of Nascent Soul, can withstand a full blow from us at the peak of Nascent Soul.¡± As he spoke, Tianfu produced a talisman that could conceal their presence. With its activation, he and Tianhe seemed to vanish into thin air, becoming undetectable. At the same time. When Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were about a thousand miles away from Tianfu and Tianhe, they immediately sensed their presence. Despite their concealed auras and the use of the talisman, they couldn¡¯t hide from the couple. The couple even had a rough idea of what Tianfu and Tianhe were planning to do. Therefore, in the next moment, When the distance between them was about seven hundred miles, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan exchanged a glance. Suddenly. Two sword lights, radiating endless sharpness, slashed towards the hidden Tianfu and Tianhe from both sides. Boom! A terrifying surge of energy erupted. Tianfu and Tianhe, despite their concealed presence, were shocked that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had found them. More importantly, the couple¡¯s attack was swift and merciless. Just one strike nearly caused them severe injuries. How could this be? The couple¡¯s cultivation and strength were clearly not that of ordinary late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators. ¡°You¡­¡± Just as Tianfu and Tianhe were about to speak, the power of the sword lights from Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan suddenly intensified. There was a rumble. The sword lights, like a reversed galaxy, tore through the protective treasures of Tianfu and Tianhe Zhenjun, slicing their physical bodies into shreds. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± Such a brutal end was something neither Tianfu nor Tianhe had anticipated. Their Nascent Souls quickly escaped from their shattered bodies, not having a moment to think of anything else. Their plump Nascent Souls began to burn their essence, attempting to flee far away. However, at this moment, terrifying fist shadows and lightning landed on Tianfu and Tianhe¡¯s Nascent Soul. just as their Nascent Souls flew a hundred miles, they exploded into nothingness in mid-air. A violent surge of spiritual Qi suddenly spread out across the sky. Wu Bingyun and Perfected Lord Nether Star, who were in the Ice Jade Palace, gasped upon seeing this scene. One had to know that Tianfu and Tianhe were both Peak Nascent Soul cultivators. And what happened? They couldn¡¯t even withstand a few moves against Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, effectively being annihilated instantly. This level of strength and cultivation clearly surpassed the ordinary Nascent Soul level. Wu Bingyun couldn¡¯t help but ask Perfected Lord Nether Star, ¡°Fellow Daoist Nether Star, could it be that Fellow Daoist Jiang and Fellow Daoist Shen have already taken that step?¡± Perfected Lord Nether Star nodded. ¡°I think so.¡± After a pause, Perfected Lord Nether Star continued, ¡°And perhaps even beyond that.¡± At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, after collecting the storage rings of Tianfu and Tianhe, headed straight for the teleportation array that led directly to the Abyss of Celestial Beasts. Upon reaching the site and using the teleportation token given by Perfected Lord Nether Star, the teleportation array lit up brilliantly. There was a whoosh. in an instant, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan vanished from their original location. At the same time. Two equally formidable figures suddenly appeared at the site of Tianfu and Tianhe¡¯s demise, their faces revealing shock. ¡°Tianfu and Tianhe have fallen?¡± ¡°Who could have done this?¡± For a moment, their expressions fluctuated. They looked in the direction of the Ice Jade Palace in fear. After pondering for a moment, they did not stay here any longer and disappeared in the blink of an eye. At the same time. Over a vast blue sea, two figures suddenly appeared out of thin air. These were none other than Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. They looked around, confirming that this was indeed the Abyss of Celestial Beasts. It seemed that Perfected Lord Nether Star was not fooling around with them. The journey to the Western Desert from here would take several years, even at their speed. In the past, the Abyss of Celestial Beasts was considered a dangerous area, filled with numerous aquatic demons and bizarre sea monsters. But now, in the aftermath of the recent Demon Calamity, even if the aquatic demons in the sea below detected them, they likely wouldn¡¯t dare to attack, fearing the backlash that they couldn¡¯t withstand. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan only needed to be cautious of the less intelligent sea monsters. Swoosh, swoosh¡ª Gliding over the sea, they soon left long white trails in the sky. And so, seasons changed, and years passed in the blink of an eye. On this day. As the couple was about to leave the Abyss of Celestial Beasts, they suddenly detected a series of majestic palaces in their divine senses. These palaces radiated brilliant spiritual light, with ethereal celestial music lingering around them. It was almost as if they were remnants of an ancient celestial palace. However, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, as if they hadn¡¯t seen these palaces, continued forward without any pause or intention to turn towards them. Finally. After several more days, they emerged from the Abyss of Celestial Beasts and arrived on a landmass. ¡°This place, a million miles further west, should be the border of the Western Deserts,¡± Shen Ruyan observed, looking at the surrounding environment and then turning to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Yeah.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°Then let¡¯s continue moving forward.¡± As they spoke, the couple continued to fly into the distance. Shortly after their departure, several powerful and immense figures arrived at the spot where they had just been. Among them, a silver dragon gazed in the direction where Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had disappeared, its voice tinged with regret. ¡°It¡¯s a pity that they weren¡¯t influenced by the mirage. If they had been lured into it, no matter how strong they were, they would have been trapped there forever.¡± ¡°What a pity.¡± The other enormous creatures present also sighed deeply at this missed opportunity. A week later. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan finally entered the Western Deserts. The spiritual Qi density here was similar to that of the Northern Border and the Southern Wilderness. The notable difference was the temperature, significantly higher than in other regions of the Nine Essences Cultivation World, and the extent of desertification was much greater. It was said that this was once a holy land for Buddhist cultivators. Home to many monastic and lay Buddhist practitioners. However, a long time ago, when the barriers of the Nine Essences Cultivation World were breached, external Demonic Beings descended into the Western Deserts, particularly targeting the then-dominant Buddhist sect, Temple of Serene Blossoms. A fierce battle ensued, and the temple enveloped hundreds of thousands of miles in a sea of golden Buddhist light. However, what the Temple of Serene Blossoms and the entire Western Desert Buddhist cultivators did not expect was that this battle would become the ultimate battle of all Buddhist cultivators. Among the Demonic Beings were several late-stage demon lords. The Temple of Serene Blossoms called for reinforcements from all surrounding Soul Formation forces while using their foundation to summon the Dharma image of the Tathagata. With great Dharmic powers and great divine powers, the Tathagata forcefully exorcised the three late-stage Soul Formation Demon Lords. However, the remaining demon lords burned their essence, eventually managing to connect to supreme beings beyond the realm. In the final clash, the Temple of Serene Blossoms sacrificed the destiny of the Buddhist lineage, burning the foundation of all Buddhist cultivators in the Western Deserts to bury the invading Demonic Beings. When other Soul Formation Heavenly Lords from different regions arrived, they found only ruins. The Temple of Serene Blossoms, the once dominant power in the Western Deserts, was buried in that battle. Since then, the lineage of Buddhist cultivation seemed to have lost its foundation. Despite practicing Buddhist techniques, practitioners could no longer sense any Buddhist power or make progress. Over time, the great battle faded into history. The cultivation heritage of the Western Deserts evolved, and the Buddhist lineage disappeared. The current dominant power in the Western Deserts was no longer Temple of Serene Blossoms but a sect called Sect of Infinite Boundaries, housing two Soul Formation Heavenly Lords, and was the unchallenged authority in the region. At this moment. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, following the directions recorded in the jade slip given by Wu Bingyun, spent several months traveling and finally arrived at a gray-white valley- their destination, the Fallen Dragon Valley. The spiritual Qi here was sparse, indicating that few cultivators visited this place. Had they not known that Wu Bingyun¡¯s information was accurate, they would have doubted the existence of any opportunity in such a place. The couple searched the entire valley for several days but found nothing. It was only after several more days that they detected a very subtle spatial fluctuation in an inconspicuous location. Could this be the entrance to a secret realm? The couple looked at each other. in the next moment, hundreds of array flags suddenly appeared in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand. He placed these array flags in different directions. In an instant, the hidden spatial fluctuations became more and more obvious. Without another word, Shen Ruyan took out several array discs and sealed off all the aura in the area. Then, she turned to Jiang Chengxuan and said, ¡°Husband, if I¡¯m not wrong, there should be an independent secret realm here. However, according to the current situation, we still have to spend some time to study how to open this mystic realm or find the entrance.. Chapter 619 - Chapter 619: Merit Golden Lotus, Space Collapse Chapter 619: Merit Golden Lotus, Space Collapse Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan had anticipated Shen Ruyan¡¯s concerns. If this secret realm were easy to find, Wu Bingyun would not have offered its location as part of a trade. Fortunately, they still had ample time. Utilizing their expertise in arrays, combined with Jiang Chengxuan s calculations and the Heavenly Eye of Insight, they spent about half a year before finally detecting the entrance to the spatial realm in a particular area. However, this entrance was completely sealed. Even though they had found it, without the proper method, they still couldn¡¯t enter. Shen Ruyan was somewhat anxious about this. They had spent so much effort and time to finally find this entrance. It would be incredibly disappointing if they were stopped at this step. ¡°Ruyan, be patient,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said, his face showing a faint smile. Seeing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression, Shen Ruyan, who was a little anxious, immediately calmed down. ¡°Husband, have you thought of a way?¡± she asked. ¡°Not exactly,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied with a smile and shook his head. ¡°However, I do have an item that can open this realm¡¯s entrance.¡± ¡°A treasure that can open the entrance? Shen Ruyan was stunned. Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded. ¡°Yes, exactly.¡± He then extended his hand, and a key emitting a special luster appeared in his palm. It was the Universal Array Breaking Key he had obtained from the system, capable of breaking all seals, barriers, and arrays, as well as opening any sealed entrances or doors. He had used this key before in the ruins of the Golden Furnace Sect. With this key, it was clear that the sealed entrance to the spatial realm would no longer be an obstacle for them. Without any hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan held the key and gently turned it towards the entrance of the spatial realm. Crack¡ª A crisp unlocking sound suddenly resonated. The next moment, in front of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, a clear portal materialized within the void. The portal transitioned from ethereal to tangible, finally forming completely before them. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately said to Shen Ruyan, ¡°Wife, let¡¯s hurry and enter. Now that the entrance to this spatial realm is open, I estimate that this portal won¡¯t stay open for long. Once we¡¯re inside, we need to search for whatever is in there as quickly as possible.¡± ¡°Ok.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded. Without any hesitation, the couple stepped through the portal, entering the independent spatial realm. Buzz! It felt like passing through a barrier. When Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked around, they found themselves in a relatively dim space, surrounded by nothing. It was gray all around, as if the air was covered in a layer of dust. The space wasn¡¯t vast; they were able to explore it in just a short amount of time. Unfortunately, they didn¡¯t find anything significant. It was only when they reached the most secluded corner that they discovered something resembling a Buddhist shrine. The shrine was dark yellow, perhaps due to its age, emanating a strong sense of decay. Was it possible that their journey here was in vain, without any gain, and even wasting a Universal Array Breaking Key? Jiang Chengxuan felt a tinge of disappointment. However, at that moment, they suddenly seemed to hear a sound in their minds, making them both somewhat startled and puzzled. They looked at each other. Initially, the sound was vague, as if it was coming from a great distance. But over time, it grew clearer and closer. Gradually, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan recognized the sound as Buddhist chanting. The chanting seemed to get closer until it was almost ringing in their ears. Buzz! Unconsciously, a vision of a golden ocean appeared before them. In this golden ocean, countless Arhats sat in meditation, chanting scriptures. From their mouths flew numerous Buddhist seals, slowly forming two tiny golden lotuses in front of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Whoosh¡ª Without giving them time to react, the two golden lotuses transformed into streaks of light, merging into Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s foreheads. Instantly, the chanting in their ears disappeared, and the vision before them dissipated. Their consciousness returned to their bodies, with only a fleeting mark of a golden lotus at their foreheads. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan exchanged glances, each seeing a mix of surprise and disbelief in the other¡¯s eyes. They had just obtained something almost unimaginable to ordinary people. It was a Merit Golden Lotus, formed purely from Buddhist merit. Though tiny in size, the Merit Golden Lotus bestowed immense benefits upon Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Firstly, as long as the lotus remained with them, their cultivation would progress smoothly, with enhanced comprehension and opportunities. Secondly, the lotus had the property of nullifying all forms of attacks. If activated, any attack directed at them, regardless of the attacker¡¯s strength ¨C even from a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord or a Void Returning Divine Lord ¨C would dissipate on its own. However, this protective feature was not unlimited. Each use would cause the lotus to shrink, and if used to block an attack from a Void Returning Divine Lord, the lotus might dissipate instantly. Lastly, it was the function of blocking the heavenly secrets. Choosing to consume the lotus could enable a smooth breakthrough into the Soul Formation without triggering the corresponding heavenly tribulation. However, this would also cause the lotus in their foreheads to vanish. Though the Merit Golden Lotus could be used only a few times, with some abilities being one -time uses, it was undoubtedly a treasure of the highest order, more precious than any other object they currently possessed. It was not an exaggeration to say that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s trip was not in vain. Even without finding the Green Dragon Divine Wood they were originally seeking, obtaining the Merit Golden Lotus was a substantial and satisfying gain. Rumble! just then, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan suddenly felt a violent tremor in the spatial realm. Roaring sounds echoed in their ears, and they could clearly see black spatial cracks appearing in the void at a distance. ¡°Not good! This spatial realm is about to collapse!¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s expressions changed. They knew that it was probably because the two of them had obtained the two Merit Golden Lotuses here that the spatial realm had completed its final mission. There was no longer a need for it to exist. Without any hesitation, they quickly headed towards the exit of the realm. Once they emerged, they didn¡¯t pause for a moment and immediately flew towards the distance. Some time later, after Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had stopped and looked back, they saw an extremely violent spatial storm erupting at their previous location. The storm obliterated all the arrays and barriers they had set up, along with everything within several miles around it. Realizing it was unwise to linger, they quickly left the area. Soon after their departure, several powerful figures arrived at the core of where the spatial storm had erupted. A man dressed in a brocade robe closely inspected the surroundings, his expression turning grave: ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, this place just experienced a spatial storm, likely due to the collapse of a secret realm or an independent space. It¡¯s unclear if this was caused by human intervention or simply due to the natural degradation of the space over time.¡± Under the impact of such powerful spatial collapse, all clues and traces that might have existed were completely eradicated. They could not deduce any useful information from the remnants they observed. ¡°Report this to the Ancestor,¡± a woman with a blue water-pattern mark on her forehead suggested calmly. ¡°This matter exceeds our capabilities. Only the Ancestor might have a different perspective on this.¡± The others, including the man in the brocade robe, agreed without objection, and soon the group left the area. Tens of days later. In a magnificent and vast cultivation city in the Western Desert, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan arrived at a massive cross-region teleportation array, hoping to try their luck. Although the major regions had severed their connections through these large teleportation arrays, there were no threats between the Western Desert and the Northern Border. So. With a mindset of giving it a try, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan came to this place.. Chapter 620 - Chapter 620: Returning to the Northern Border Chapter 620: Returning to the Northern Border Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations For Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, traveling across regions by flight would take too much time and carried the risk of encountering dangers. So. If possible, they preferred to return to the Northern Border via a super large cross-region teleportation array. Unexpectedly, shortly after their arrival at the teleportation array, a group of more than ten people, led by the brocade-robed man and the woman with a water-pattern mark on her forehead they had seen near the spatial realm, approached them. Both of them, members of the Sect of Infinite Boundaries, were at the peak of Nascent Soul. They immediately noticed Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, and a look of surprise flashed across their faces. It was because the two of them sensed a faint threat from Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. As peak Nascent Soul cultivators, they knew very well what this feeling meant. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were also surprised to encounter cultivators from the Sect of Infinite Boundaries here. This was not to say that they knew each other. It was just that the clothes worn by the brocade-robed man and the others were the unique outfit of the Sect of Infinite Boundaries. ¡°Fellow Daoists, I am Shui Xianlan of the Sect of Infinite Boundaries. Are you guys trying to take the teleportation array to the Northern Border?¡± The woman with the water mark between her eyebrows was the first to speak. She looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and introduced the others with a smile. ¡°By the way, these are my junior brothers and sisters. Perfected Lord Glowleaf, Liu Ling¡¯er, and Perfected Lord Flying Crane.¡± ¡°So it¡¯s Fellow Daoists from the Sect of Infinite Boundaries. Nice to meet you.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately smiled and returned the greeting. ¡°I¡¯m Jiang Chuan. This is my Dao companion, Shen Yan. We have indeed come here to see if we can use this teleportation array to go to the Northern Border.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Shui Xianlan replied with a nod and a smile. ¡°It¡¯s quite a coincidence, as we are also here to travel to the Northern Border. If the two of you don¡¯t mind, why don¡¯t you join us?¡± Upon hearing Shui Xianlan¡¯s words, Perfected Lord Glowleaf, the brocade-robed man, and the others following her showed a slight change in their expressions, though they didn¡¯t say anything. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were somewhat surprised. They did not know why Shui Xianlan and the others were heading to the Northern Border. Nevertheless, the opportunity to travel with them was a welcome surprise for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Jiang Chengxuan did not stand on ceremony and immediately cupped his fists in gratitude. ¡°In that case, thank you, Fellow Daoist Shui and Fellow Daoists. I am just curious if there are any specific requirements for using this teleportation array?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were well aware that operating a super large cross-region teleportation array required a significant amount of spirit stones and resources. Although she said that she was willing to let them take this super-large teleportation array with her, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were not shameless enough to take this teleportation array for nothing. Shui Xianlan suggested, ¡°Since we¡¯ve met by fate, why not just give a symbolic amount, say thirty thousand high-grade spirit stones?¡± ¡°Thirty thousand high-grade spirit stones?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were visibly taken aback, not because the amount was too much but because it was surprisingly low. They knew that using such an array in the Northern Border would easily cost each person at least one hundred thousand high-grade spirit stones. Right now, the other party only asked them to pay a total of thirty thousand high-grade spirit stones. This was actually not much different from letting them use it for nothing. ¡°Fellow Daoist Shui, you¡¯re being too generous. We¡¯re already grateful to be able to use your sect¡¯s teleportation array. How can we take advantage of this generosity?¡± Seeing this, Shen Ruyan took out a storage ring containing two hundred thousand high-grade spirit stones and handed it to Shui Xianlan and her group. Seeing this, Shui Xianlan did not insist. Instead, she smiled and gestured for the person beside her to take it. At their level of cultivation, two hundred thousand high-grade spirit stones, while not insignificant, were not excessively unaffordable. Soon, the entire group ascended the super large cross-region teleportation array. As the array activated, an incredibly bright light burst forth. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan experienced a blur in their vision, followed by a slight dizziness. After a short time, when the teleportation ended, they reopened their eyes to find themselves back in the Northern Border, standing on the arrival platform. Several Nascent Soul Perfected Lords from the Black Sea Pavilion were waiting for them, including Sword Lord Azure Blue, a direct disciple of Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean, who was surprised to see Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan appear with Shui Xianlan and her group. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, Fairy Shen, what are you¡­?¡± Seeing Sword Lord Azure Blue greet Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, Perfected Lord Glowleaf and the others looked at each other in confusion. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t intend to hide it. Instead, they openly explained their encounter with Shui Xianlan and the others. Sword Lord Azure Blue finally understood. He nodded at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°I see. By the way, Fellow Daoist Jiang, Fairy Shen, are you planning to go back next? Or¡­?¡± ¡°Yes, we plan to go back first. What¡¯s wrong? Fellow Daoist Azure Blue, is there something at Black Sea Pavilion that requires our attention?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan knew that if there was nothing else, Sword Lord Azure Blue would definitely not ask them this. Sword Lord Azure Blue thought for a moment and said, ¡°There are indeed some matters. But since you¡¯re heading back first, you can visit our Black Sea Pavilion when you have time. My Shifu also wishes to meet you.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Jiang and Shen bid farewell to Sword Lord Azure Blue and Shui Xianlan¡¯s group. Watching Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan leave, Sword Lord Azure Blue immediately turned to Perfected Lord Glowleaf and the others and smiled. ¡°Fairy Shui, Fellow Daoist Glowleaf, you¡¯ve come from afar. Why don¡¯t you come with me to my Black Sea Pavilion first? It just so happens that my Shifu also wants to see you.¡± ¡°Since Senior Infinite Ocean invited us, we should naturally pay him a visit.¡± Shui Xianlan immediately replied with a smile. After some time, Shui Xianlan and her group, accompanied by Sword Lord Azure Blue, were heading towards the Black Sea Pavilion. On the way. Shui Xianlan couldn¡¯t resist her curiosity and asked Azure Blue, ¡°Fellow Daoist Azure Blue, I wonder where Fellow Daoist Jiang Chuan and Fellow Daoist Shen Yan came from? Senior Infinite Ocean actually thinks so highly of them.¡± ¡°Jiang Chuan? Shen Yan?¡± Hearing how she addressed Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, Sword Lord Azure Blue¡¯s expression immediately became a little strange. However, he didn¡¯t expose the couple. Instead, he smiled and said, ¡°As you must have sensed during your journey with them, Fellow Daoist Jiang and Shen are no ordinary Peak Nascent Soul cultivators. At least, my Shifu regards them as equals.¡± ¡°What?¡± Hearing Sword Lord Azure Blue¡¯s words, shock appeared on the faces of Perfected Lord Glowleaf and the others. They were well aware that being regarded as an equal by a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord meant that Jiang and Shen were extraordinary. It was possible they were individuals who had already taken a significant step into Soul Formation. They did not expect the two people they met by chance to be so extraordinary. Fortunately, from the beginning to the end, their attitude was relatively good. Letting them ride the teleportation array was more or less a form of good karma. Shui Xianlan, Perfected Lord Glowleaf and the others could not help but heave a sigh of relief. They had already made up their mind that if there was a chance, they would take the initiative to visit those two. At the same time. After parting ways with Shui Xianlan¡¯s group, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan began their journey back to the state of Jiang. Using various teleportation arrays and their own speed, they didn¡¯t take long to reach the State of Jiang. The couple¡¯s departure did not seem long, but in total, it had been decades. Over the decades, the State of Jiang had undergone significant changes. There were more cultivators coming and going, and the number of shops opened had clearly increased. Most importantly, the essence, qi, and spirit in everyone¡¯s bodies had increased significantly compared to the time when the Demon Calamity had just ended. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could clearly feel that the foundation of the entire State of Jiang had more than doubled compared to before. From this, it could be seen that in the past few decades, the Jiang family had not relaxed their governance. The couple walked around the entire state. When they returned to Mount Mystic Tai, there was already a group of Jiang family cultivators waiting on Xuanming Peak. Clearly. Previously, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not deliberately hide their auras when they were inspecting the state. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at the group of Jiang family cultivators who had appeared in front of them. They were especially glad to see the developments that had taken place on their personal disciple, Jiang Anran. ¡°It seems that you haven¡¯t slacked off in your cultivation all these years. Everyone has improved to varying degrees. Especially you, Anran¡­¡± At this point, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but look at Jiang Anran.. Chapter 621 - Chapter 621: Fall of An Old Friend, Meeting Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang Again Chapter 621: Fall of An Old Friend, Meeting Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang Again Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment, Jiang Anran seemed to have merged her aura with the surrounding environment, exuding a vast and ascending momentum. It was evident that she was close to taking the final step into a new realm. The only decision she needed to make was whether to use the existing resources of the Jiang family to form an Earth Nascent Soul or to strive for the rare opportunity of forming a Heaven Nascent Soul by contending for the Heaven Nascent Soul. Jiang Anran had clearly made up her mind. She said respectfully to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, ¡°Shifu, I¡¯m preparing to travel far in a month to the Sky Plains to fight for the Origin Qi.¡± According to the time, the connection between heaven and earth that happened every 60 years would appear on the Sky Plains pretty soon. At that time, anyone who had a desire for the Heaven Nascent Soul would go there to fight for a glimmer of hope. Of course, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan would not reject their disciple¡¯s request. Shen Ruyan took out a few talismans and handed them to Jiang Anran. ¡°Anran, these talismans were personally refined by your Shifu and me. Take them as your life-saving trump cards. I believe you know better than anyone how to use them well.¡± ¡°Yes, thank you for the talisman, Shifu Shen. Don¡¯t worry. I understand how to use them and will not become dependent on these talismans.¡± ¡°Good!¡± Hearing this, both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan smiled in relief. Then, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan gave the others some pointers on cultivation. Everyone felt that they had gained a lot. They had a clear direction in their hearts as to how to cultivate in the future. Finally, the couple inquired about the recent developments within the Jiang family and the broader Northern Border cultivation world. As they had observed upon arrival, the Jiang family, or rather the state of Jiang, was progressing well in a positive direction without any significant or extraordinary incidents. As for the entire cultivation world of the Northern Border, It was said that shortly after their departure, the major cross-region teleportation arrays to the Eastern End, Southern Wilderness, and Central Plain were closed. The specific reasons were unclear at the moment. However, Earth Walker and Yan Wushuang from the Hidden Sword Palace, Su Qingchan from the Everlasting Palace, Sword Lord Azure Blue and Perfected Lord Wind Cloud from the Black Sea Pavilion and the Purple Sun Palace all came to the Jiang family one after another to inquire about Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s whereabouts and their expected return time. This information led Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to suspect that these events might be related to the earlier upheavals in the Southern Wilderness. It seemed that both the Northern Border and the Western Desert were aware of the ambitions of the Eastern End and Central Plain. However, they would need to visit these major Soul Formation sects personally to understand the situation in detail. ¡°By the way¡­¡± At that moment, Jiang Renyi, the family head, hesitantly informed Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan of some sad news. ¡°Just two years before your return, Elder Rushuang and Elder Baifei of the Shen family have passed away in meditation.¡± This sudden news cast a shadow over Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s hearts. Although they had been mentally prepared for such news, hearing it firsthand still brought a sense of melancholy. Especially Shen Ruyan. As someone who grew up in the Shen family, she had a deeper relationship with Shen Rushuang and Shen Baifei. This made her and Jiang Chengxuan realize something even more clearly. It was inevitable that with the passage of time, they would see more of their friends and family members passing away. Eventually, they might be among the few left in this world. After everyone had left, Shen Ruyan turned to Jiang Chengxuan and proposed, ¡°Husband, let¡¯s visit the Shen family in a couple of days.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Jiang Chengxuan immediately agreed. Three days later. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan visited the Shen family to pay their respects to the departed Shen Rushuang and Shen Baifei. When they came out of the Shen family, they went straight to the Hidden Sword Palace to visit Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang. Earth Walker and Yan Wushuang attached great importance to their arrival. The two of them immediately informed Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang. Soon. Under the lead of Earth Walker and Yan Wushuang, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan entered Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang¡¯s cave abode and saw him. ¡°Greetings, Senior Xuan Yang.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately bowed. Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang, dressed in a green robe, responded with a smile, ¡°Fellow Daoists, you don¡¯t have to be so polite.¡± After a pause, Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang said, ¡°So, did your journey to the Eastern End bear fruit?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded at Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang. ¡°Thanks to your blessing, Senior, our trip to the Eastern End was indeed fruitful. But¡­¡± At this point, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan hesitated. Eventually, they decided to share their experiences and observations from their travels in the Eastern End and the Southern Wilderness with Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang. Hearing their account, Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang¡¯s initially relaxed expression turned serious. ¡°I had sent Wushuang and Earth Walker to your Jiang family to check on your return because I was concerned about this very issue,¡± he revealed. ¡°Huh?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s heart skipped a beat. Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang continued, ¡°I must tell you, the ambitions of the Eastern End and the Central Plain have become increasingly apparent.¡± They are even willing to breach the contract previously established with the Southern Wilderness to seize nearly two-thirds of its territory.¡± ¡°What exactly do they intend to do? Could it be that they really aim to unify the entire Nine Essences cultivation world?¡± Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but ask. Hearing his words, Earth Walker and Yan Wushuang, standing by, displayed shock on their faces. Clearly, they were unaware of the actions of the Eastern End and the Central Plain and were hearing about them for the first time, which greatly impacted them. Both turned their gazes towards Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang, whose expression remained serious. He nodded slowly. ¡°Indeed, based on my and other fellow Daoists¡¯ assessments, the Eastern End, or rather the Central Plain, indeed harbor ambitions to unify the Nine Essences cultivation world. This moment, right after the demonic calamity, presents them with the best opportunity to carry out such a fear.¡± Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Yan Wushuang, and Earth Walker were all shocked. The timing was indeed opportune. The demonic calamity had just ended, and the human cultivators were in a phase of recuperation. The demons would not dare to launch any attacks against them, indicating that this was a moment free from external threats from the demons. If the Eastern End and the Central Plain chose to act now, it would indeed be the most suitable time. Missing this opportunity would make it incredibly difficult for them to find such favorable conditions in the future. However, the human race had already been greatly weakened by the calamity. Instead of focusing on recuperation, starting a cross-region war seemed counterintuitive. Wouldn¡¯t such actions by these Soul Formation forces weaken the overall fate and fortune of the human race? At that time, even the will of this world would probably be affected to a certain extent. Once the internal strife within the human race reached a certain level, it would undoubtedly provide an opportunity for others to take advantage. Could the Soul Formation forces of the Eastern End and Central Plain really not know the serious consequences? They should have considered the consequences. However, human nature¡¯s flaws lie exactly here. Even though you clearly know that doing so will bring endless troubles. Even though you clearly know that doing so will give enemies opportunities to exploit. Even though you clearly know that doing so will weaken the overall strength of their human race. But, in the face of real interests, how many people can still remain unchanged? Not swayed by it? Those guys, they must have seen the once-in-a-millennium opportunity to unify the Nine Essences Cultivation World. Even though they are aware of the countless hidden dangers and risks, they are still willing to take a gamble. It seemed like the Southern Wasteland was in danger. After the confirmation from Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan understood. The reason why the Southern Wilderness still retained one-third of its territory was not because the Eastern End and the Central Plain could not take it down. The bigger reason was probably that they had not figured out how resources should be distributed within them, so the matter of completely occupying the Southern Wilderness had been temporarily shelved. Once they internally agree on the distribution of resources, given the current situation in the Southern Wilderness, Heavenly Lord Scripture Abyss¡¯s sect would probably not be able to hold on for long. Even if the people from the Northern Border and the Western Desert wanted to rescue them, it would be impossible. Fortunately, they did not stay too long in the Southern Wilderness. Otherwise, once they were surrounded, it would become extremely difficult for them to escape from the Southern Wilderness. Thinking of this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately said to Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang, ¡°So. Has our Northern Border allied with the Sect of Infinite Boundaries of the Western Desert to form a strategic alliance against the union of the Eastern End and the Central Plain?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± In response to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s question, Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang did not deny it. He nodded slowly. ¡°With the current situation, the alliance between us and the Sect of Infinite Boundaries of the Western Desert is the only way out for both sides. After all, the difference in strength between us and the Eastern End and the Central Plain is too great. Mutual alliance might allow us to hold on for a while longer. Just wait until the beasts can once again launch an attack on our human race, the Eastern End and the Central Plain will naturally retreat. Otherwise¡­¡± Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang shook his head. Although he didn¡¯t finish his sentence, Jiang Chengxuan and others present clearly understood the meaning behind it.. Chapter 622 - Chapter 622: Jiang Anrans Life and Death Crisis Chapter 622: Jiang Anran¡¯s Life and Death Crisis Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of sadness. Since when did their human race need the demon race to achieve ¡°peace¡±? However, looking at the current situation, it seems that this is their only way out. After leaving the Hidden Sword Palace, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan visited the Purple Sun Palace, Everlasting Palace, and Black Sea Pavilion in succession. From the mouths of several Heavenly Lords, both of them received the same answer. This further emphasized to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan the importance of their own strength. Sure enough. With their current strength at Nascent Soul, they could be said to be unmatched. But on the level of Soul Formation, they were far from enough. If the opponents sent two Soul Formation Heavenly Lords, or if Heavenly Lord who came was above third level, they would be in big trouble. At that point, not only defeating the opponent would be difficult, but even escaping would become extremely hard. So. Their top priority was to quickly enhance their cultivation and strength. Without lingering outside, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan returned to Mount Mystic Tai and entered seclusion. Especially Shen Ruyan. She was on the verge of Soul Formation. She intended to break through this bottleneck during this seclusion. Although Jiang Chengxuan had not yet reached the bottleneck of Soul Formation, it wasn¡¯t impossible for him to touch this threshold during the seclusion. Time passed slowly. In the blink of an eye, four years had passed. Meanwhile, on the Sky Plains, Jiang Anran, armed with a single sword, fought against five ninth level Golden Core cultivators alone. Not only did she defeat them all, but she also successfully snatched a strand of Origin Qi from them. With this Origin Qi, she could attempt to form her Nascent Soul directly upon returning. It seemed that forming a Heaven Nascent Soul wouldn¡¯t be difficult. However, it was strange that this time, the Heaven and Earth connection only produced a single strand of Origin Qi. Moreover, there were rumors that the chances of producing Origin Qi would decrease over time. She wondered if there was some hidden reason behind this. Upon returning, she planned to inform her Shifu about this to see if they had any insights. With these thoughts in her mind, Jiang Anran didn¡¯t stay long on the Sky Plains and quickly left for the State of Jiang. Swoosh, swoosh¡ª Light flashed. As Jiang Anran was flying rapidly through the sky, a sudden and immense sense of crisis appeared in her heart, casting a shadow over her clear and bright divine sense. Not good! Jiang Anran¡¯s expression suddenly changed drastically. She knew that such a crisis was beyond her ability to resist. If she wasn¡¯t careful, she might fall here today. Swoosh! Without any hesitation, Jiang Anran immediately tore a Level 5 talisman. Subsequently, her figure flashed repeatedly, and she tore several more Level 5 talismans. These talismans could be activated without the need for Dharmic power. The cultivator just needed to tear them to unleash their effects. In an instant, several halos appeared around Jiang Anran. Layers of Level 5 protective spells enveloped her, layer upon layer, like clothing. However, even so, the shadow in Jiang Anran¡¯s heart did not dissipate. It was still like a maggot in her bones, chipping her away bit by bit. No, if this continues, I won¡¯t be able to escape the crisis. A trace of determination flashed across Jiang Anran¡¯s eyes. Her index and middle fingers were put together as she pointed at the space between her eyebrows. Buzz! In that instant, a flash of lightning suddenly appeared on her body, and Jiang Anran disappeared from the spot. ¡°What?¡± Only then, from somewhere in the void, a light exclamation was heard. But in the next moment, Jiang Anran, who had just disappeared, reappeared in another part of the void, looking very disheveled. With a series of crackling sounds, the layers of protection on her body shattered like paper. Jiang Anran¡¯s body shook violently. She couldn¡¯t hold back anymore and immediately spat out a mouthful of blood. Her aura rapidly weakened. Only at this moment did she clearly see the figure in a hooded cloak that had appeared in front of her at some unknown time. The person¡¯s face was completely hidden under the hood, impenetrable to both eyes and divine sense. ¡°Who are you? Why attack me without cause?¡± Jiang Anran asked the hooded man coldly, suppressing the weakness in her body. ¡°Do you know who I am? Aren¡¯t you afraid that my Shifu, Jiang Chengxuan, will come after you for this?¡± ¡°Hehe, if he can come, I would welcome him,¡± the hooded man replied, his voice accompanied by no further hesitation. In midair, a dark light descended. The speed of the dark light was so fast that Jiang Anran had no time to react. There was a bang. Jiang Anran¡¯s body was completely engulfed by the dark light. Following that, there was no longer any aura that belonged to Jiang Anran. However, the man in the hood did not show any joy of success on his face. Instead, he frowned deeply. ¡°Not bad for someone who can face a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord. The trump card Jiang Chengxuan left on his disciple exceeded my expectations.¡± Buzz! In some part of the void, tens of thousands of miles away. Space suddenly ripped open out of nowhere. Immediately after, Jiang Anran, appearing somewhat disheveled, tumbled out from it. Just at that moment, as the dark light hit her, a jade pendant she was carrying was suddenly activated with full force. In just an instant, it whisked her away from the scene. This method, involving spatial teleportation, was not something a mere Level 5 talisman could accomplish. It was, in fact, the renowned Great Teleportation Talisman. Even Jiang Chengxuan himself did not possess a third one. As his disciple, Jiang Anran could never have imagined that the jade pendant Jiang Chengxuan insisted she always carry would have such powerful teleportation abilities, truly saving her from a deadly peril. Without daring to stay any longer in that place, Jiang Anran quickly found a direction and hurried back towards the State of Jiang at high speed. A month later. When Jiang Anran returned to Mount Mystic Tai with injuries all over her body, it immediately caused a stir among everyone. No one expected that after her trip, she would return in such a battered state. One could imagine what Jiang Anran had experienced before this. ¡°Who? Who is it? How did you end up like this?¡± After the initial shock, everyone was outraged. Everyone knew that Jiang Anran was the only direct disciple of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, and she was highly valued by them. If it wasn¡¯t for seeking a Heaven Nascent Soul, she would have been confident in forming her Nascent Soul decades ago. Didn¡¯t the assailant know who Jiang Anran¡¯s Shifu was? While everyone was angry, a person was seen approaching from a distance. Seeing that person, everyone¡¯s expressions could not help but turn solemn. They hurriedly bowed and said, ¡°Greetings, Ancestor!¡± ¡°Mhm, rise. I am already aware of this matter and will handle it later.¡± It was Jiang Chengxuan. He then turned to Jiang Anran and said, ¡°Anran, come with me to Xuanming Peak. Your Shifu Shen is in a critical period of her seclusion; let¡¯s not disturb her. I will seek justice for you.¡± There was not much emotion in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words. Yet precisely because of this, everyone present instinctively held their breath. They knew that Jiang Chengxuan in this state was the most scary. On the surface, he appeared calm, but deep in his heart, a storm of anger was brewing. Any slight provocation might invite his thunderous wrath. Soon. Jiang Chengxuan took Jiang Anran back to Xuanming Peak. After returning, instead of immediately inquiring about her experiences, he first allowed her to heal her wounds. Based on Jiang Anran¡¯s injuries, although her fundamental strength was not damaged, the injuries were definitely not light. If not treated in time, it could lead to future complications. Half a month later. When Jiang Anran¡¯s condition had stabilized, Jiang Chengxuan finally asked her about the events. As for Jiang Anran, she naturally wouldn¡¯t hide anything. She immediately told Jiang Chengxuan about her trip to the Sky Plains and the sudden attack. Jiang Chengxuan, upon hearing this, instinctively felt that there might be more to the incident than meets the eye. There seemed to be a situation that he and even the Soul Formation Heavenly Lords did not know. Originally, he had planned to use the Deduction Bead to deduce the subsequent content of the Five Elements True Technique. However, now it seemed that completing the Heavenly Calculation Technique was the most pressing task. Firstly, he could use this to deduce some secrets hidden in this matter. Secondly, he could also use this technique to deduce the subsequent content of the Five Elements True Technique. Although it might not be as effective as directly using the Deduction Bead, completing the first half of the Soul Formation chapter of the Five Elements True Technique with the completed Heavenly Calculation Technique should not be too difficult. Thinking of this, Jiang Chengxuan no longer hesitated. He immediately chose to use the Deduction Bead to deduce the subsequent content of the Heavenly Calculation Technique. [Ding.] However, at this moment, the system¡¯s voice suddenly sounded in his mind. [System mission issued. Host, please complete 500 deductions.] Huh? 500 deductions? Why was the number not following the usual pattern? However, it seemed like a blessing in disguise. By completing this task, the subsequent rewards from the system were likely to be significant. Slowly. The content of the continuation of the Heavenly Calculation Technique began to emerge in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. He immediately started comparing this new information with what he already knew. In a short time, a series of enlightenments dawned on him.. Chapter 623 - Chapter 623: Cursing from Afar, Intuition of the Heavens Chapter 623: Cursing from Afar, Intuition of the Heavens Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan saw a series of either unfamiliar or familiar scenes flashing before his eyes. It seemed like a long time, but it was actually just a moment. He had nearly comprehended the complete content of the third part of the Heavenly Calculation Technique. In that instant, in his eyes, it was as if he could see the reflection of a man wearing a hooded cloak. The man shot a dark light with his hand, targeting his disciple Jiang Anran. Subsequently, the layers of protection on Jiang Anran were shattered one after another. Finally, the jade pendant hanging around her neck burst into a circle of white light, completely enveloping Jiang Anran¡¯s body. This was the ability Jiang Chengxuan gained after comprehending the third part of the Heavenly Calculation Technique. He could see past events that had occurred. Moreover, he could curse someone he saw in those past events from afar. Yes. At this time, the Heavenly Calculation Technique had developed the power of cursing. As long as the cultivation level of the target was below the caster, and there were no corresponding protective treasures on them, the curse would likely succeed. However, the ability to view past events and to curse someone from those events could only be used once a day. After each use, it would require a waiting period of half a month before it could be used again. In other words, this ability had a cooldown period of half a month. Jiang Chengxuan, towards the person who almost killed his disciple, would certainly not hold back. Today, he intended to make that person pay the price. At that moment, it seemed as if the light and shadow of time reversing appeared in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. He quickly formed a specific hand seal. Buzz! In an instant, a mysterious and profound power surged up from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body. Jiang Anran, who was beside him, suddenly felt this aura from her Shifu. She was immediately startled, as she sensed that at this moment, her shifu seemed to become extremely elusive and unreal. Yet, within this elusive feeling, there was something terrifying. It was as if an invisible hand was reaching into the void to obliterate a powerful existence. At least for Jiang Anran, that was her impression at the moment. In a mysterious cave somewhere, the man in the hooded cloak was meditating. Suddenly, he felt an inexplicable sense of trepidation, which made him immediately open his eyes. What¡¯s going on? Why do I feel so uneasy? It¡¯s as if a terrible disaster is about to befall me soon. The man in the hood frowned, trying to understand this feeling in his heart. Could it be that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s disciple escaped back to the Jiang family, infuriating Jiang Chengxuan and his wife, and now they are coming after me? But that¡¯s not right. Even if they knew their disciple nearly perished, they couldn¡¯t possibly know that I was the one responsible for it. They could not possibly know my exact whereabouts. The man in the hooded cloak was very confident about this. Then came the problem. If none of these scenarios were possible, then what was the cause of his current unease? What had gone wrong? As the hooded man pondered, unable to find an answer, he suddenly felt a strange disturbance in the Dharmic power within his body. This disturbance grew increasingly pronounced, and eventually, his Dharmic power became completely uncontrollable and wildly turbulent. This made his pupils constrict. He finally understood the cause of the problem. A curse! This was a curse! The color drained from the hooded man¡¯s face. He had never expected to be attacked by someone else¡¯s curse, especially without any prior indication. The caster was clearly highly skilled in this art, catching him completely off guard. Boom! At that moment, the hooded man felt as if a miniature nuclear bomb had exploded inside him. His already tumultuous Dharmic power ignited even further. In an instant, he felt all the meridians in his body being torn apart, and his flesh, bones, and organs were all shattered into a bloody mess, like mud. ¡°Arghh!¡± Finally. The hooded man spat out a large mouthful of blood mixed with fragments of his organs. His aura plummeted drastically, and a fierce look flashed across his face. If I am to die by this curse, I will make you pay a hefty price! BOOM! At that moment, the hooded man even burned his Nascent Soul¡¯s essence. A beam of white light rose from his body. However, before the white light could rise to the highest point, it suddenly shook. Immediately after, the light dissipated bit by bit. The hooded man looked at his body in disbelief, muttering, ¡°How is this possible? How can this be?¡± As he spoke, his body began to disintegrate like windblown sand, eventually disappearing into nothingness. At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan also finished his spellcasting. He let out a long breath, with sweat appearing on his forehead. Clearly, the act of cursing had been no small burden for him, either. Most importantly, through the curse just now, he already had a vague guess about the hooded man¡¯s identity. It was also because of this that he couldn¡¯t help but frown. His mood also grew a little heavy. If his guess was correct, then the hidden dangers in their world were far more than what they appeared on the surface. It was a trap within a trap, utterly unforeseeable. ¡°Shifu, are you alright?¡± At this moment, Jiang Anran, standing nearby, looked at Jiang Chengxuan with concerned eyes. Hearing her words, Jiang Chengxuan finally pulled himself from his thoughts. He looked at Jiang Anran and smiled, shaking his head. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Anran, I¡¯m fine. I¡¯m just a bit tired from what I did just now. A little rest will be enough.¡± After a pause, he continued, ¡°By the way, that person who attacked you, I¡¯ve already dealt with him for you.¡± ¡°Dealt with? Really?¡± Jiang Anran¡¯s expression showed a bit of astonishment. Jiang Chengxuan nodded with a smile: ¡°Yes, I just used a cursing technique and have obliterated that person.¡± ¡°A cursing technique?¡± Jiang Anran was somewhat surprised. She knew her shifu was a master of divination, but she didn¡¯t know he was also adept at cursing techniques. It seemed there was still much for her to learn from her shifu. Jiang Anran had no reason to doubt her shifu¡¯s words. If he said he had dealt with the attacker, then he surely had. ¡°Alright, Anran, if you don¡¯t have anything else to do, you should go and recuperate. If nothing unexpected happens, you should be attempting to form your Nascent Soul in the next two years, right?¡± ¡°Yes, Shifu.¡± Jiang Anran nodded. ¡°Then I¡¯ll go back first.¡± ¡°Okay, go ahead.¡± Soon, Jiang Anran left Xuanming Peak. Jiang Chengxuan did not waste any more time. He began to use the Heavenly Calculation Technique to continuously deduce the identity of the man in the hooded cloak. For several months, Jiang Chengxuan deduced not only the hooded man¡¯s identity but also the overall situation of the Nine Essences Cultivation World and the future direction of their human race. He made over five hundred deductions. However, to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s slight disappointment, besides further confirming the hooded man¡¯s identity, he couldn¡¯t deduce anything too specific about the rest. It seemed that with his current cultivation level, piercing through this fog of uncertainty to see the future direction was still somewhat forced. Fortunately, when his number of deductions reached five hundred, the system¡¯s voice finally arrived as expected. [Ding.] [Congratulations, host. You have achieved 500 deductions. You have obtained a passive divine power, Intuition of the Heavens.] [Intuition of the Heavens: An intuitive sense that can uniquely sense crises, hopes, and fortunes. It cannot be blocked and is infallible.] This divine power seemed abstract and lacked practical use at first glance. However, for Jiang Chengxuan, who had cultivated the Heavenly Calculation Technique, the ability of Intuition of the Heavens had an incomparable powerful use. Especially the aspects of it being unblockable and infallible. These were the most coveted abilities for any cultivator proficient in the art of divination. The biggest challenge in the art of divination is its uncertainty. Even a cultivator¡¯s divine sense isn¡¯t always foolproof and can be mistaken. However, the Intuition of the Heavens awarded by the system avoids these problems. Whatever he senses or perceives in the future will be absolutely accurate, free from error and immune to being misled by others. This was truly extraordinary. The only issue with this kind of intuition was its unpredictability. You never know when it might arise or under what circumstances it would be triggered. Everything depends on luck. After that. Jiang Chengxuan gathered his thoughts. He planned to use the Heavenly Calculation Technique to try to deduce the content of the Soul Formation chapter of the Five Elements True Technique. Even if he couldn¡¯t deduce all of it, deducing the part about the initial stage of Soul Formation would be good enough. At the very least, this would greatly aid him in his attempts to break through to Soul Formation. Just like that. Time passed slowly. Three years later, on a particular day, as Jiang Chengxuan was making some progress in deducing the Five Elements True Technique, he suddenly sensed a disturbance in the spiritual Qi of Mount Mystic Tai. After careful sensing, he realized that this change originated from the direction of Jiang Anran¡¯s cave. This immediately made him aware that today might very well be the day of Jiang Anran¡¯s Nascent Soul formation.. Chapter 624 - Chapter 624: Anran Forms Nascent Soul, News of Huang Chapter 624: Anran Forms Nascent Soul, News of Huang Ling1 er Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At last, she had taken this crucial step. Jiang Chengxuan felt a sense of relief. He set up layers of restrictions near Shen Ruyan¡¯s seclusion room to prevent the disturbance of spiritual Qi from affecting her cultivation. After completing these preparations, he arrived at the mountain where Jiang Aman¡¯s cave abode was located. Rumble! At the same time, thunderous sounds rolled across the sky. Immediately after, large amounts of dark clouds began to gather. This made everyone in Mount Mystic Tai look up. Jiang Renyi and others seemed to understand what was happening immediately. Excited, they quickly gathered at the mountain peak where Jiang Anran¡¯s cave abode was located. Among them was Huang Ling¡¯er, who had a very close relationship with Jiang Anran. ¡°Brother Jiang, is Anran about to¡­?¡± Huang Ling¡¯er couldn¡¯t wait to ask as soon as she saw Jiang Chengxuan. Seeing her inquiry, Jiang Renyi and others also turned their attention to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Yes, Anran has begun forming her Nascent Soul,¡± Jiang Chengxuan confirmed. Upon receiving confirmation from Jiang Chengxuan, everyone, including Huang Ling¡¯er, showed expressions of anticipation. Buzz! At that moment, the spiritual Qi of Mount Mystic Tai began rapidly converging towards the peak where Jiang Anran¡¯s cave abode was located, quickly forming a vortex of spiritual Qi above the mountain. At the same time. Everyone present could distinctly feel a spiritual pressure entirely different from the Golden Core emanating from Jiang Anran¡¯s cave abode. Everyone¡¯s hearts trembled as they looked in the direction of her cave abode. There, a graceful silhouette had appeared, her long hair fluttering and her dress swaying in the wind. She stood as if merged with the world around her, radiating a profound sense of harmony and integration. This made everyone present instantly realize that Jiang Anran had successfully formed her Nascent Soul. She looked in the direction of Jiang Chengxuan and met his gaze. He smiled and nodded at her encouragingly, which brought a sense of calm to Jiang Anran, who was about to face the tribulation of the Nascent Soul. She nodded back at her Shifu and then, without any hesitation, transformed into a streak of sword light, swiftly flying out of Mount Mystic Tai. She was heading to face her Nascent Soul tribulation. Rumble! When Jiang Anran landed on an uninhabited mountain peak, the tribulation clouds in the sky had clearly reached a critical point. Accompanied by a loud rumble, a dazzling lightning bolt struck directly at Jiang Anran. Clang! At the same time, a brilliant sword light erupted from the treasure in Jiang Anran¡¯s hand. The two forces collided in the air, causing a thunderous explosion. Jiang Renyi, Huang Ling¡¯er, Liu Linglong, and others who had hurried over watched anxiously, all except for Jiang Chengxuan, who remained calm. He had already noticed that his disciple¡¯s accumulation in Golden Core was profound. Now, combined with the Origin Qi, although her achievement of a Heaven Nascent Soul would attract a more powerful tribulation, it was unlikely to pose a real threat to her. Indeed. Jiang Anran quickly extinguished the first tribulation lightning with her sword light. The same went for the second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and even the seventh tribulations. None posed a substantial threat to her. Only the eighth tribulation brought some trouble to Jiang Anran. However, with the treasures given to her earlier by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, she had a high chance of overcoming even the strongest tribulations. When Jiang Anran also passed the final, ninth tribulation lightning, the tribulation clouds in the sky finally dispersed, replaced by a vast expanse of purifying spiritual Qi. These energies not only rapidly restored the Dharmic power she had expended and healed her injuries but also helped her to solidify her current realm. Finally. After some time had passed, Jiang Anran¡¯s condition stabilized. She put away her treasures and knelt before Jiang Chengxuan, expressing her gratitude. ¡°Thank you for protecting and nurturing me, Shifu. It¡¯s all thanks to your guidance and nurturing that I could have reached Nascent Soul today.¡± It was obvious that Jiang Anran¡¯s words were sincere. A smile appeared on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face. She reached out to help Jiang Anran up and patted her shoulder with a smile. ¡°There¡¯s no need for such formalities between us. Your Shifu Shen is currently in a critical period of her own breakthrough and can¡¯t personally congratulate you on your Nascent Soul advancement, but she has already made arrangements. This lump of Earthly Divine Sand is her gift to you for your advancement to Nascent Soul.¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan took out a yellow sandstone the size of an adult¡¯s head. This was an excellent material to refine a level 5 intrinsic earth-element True Treasure. It was extremely precious. If it was put up for auction, even late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators would be tempted and bid for it. Jiang Anran received the Earthly Divine Sand from Jiang Chengxuan, her face lighting up with excitement. Being a cultivator with an earth-elemental heavenly spiritual root, she knew very well that there was no better material for refining than this Earthly Divine Sand for someone in her current state. ¡°Additionally, take this Purple Sun Heavenly Fire Talisman. I recently acquired it from the Purple Sun Palace.¡± Jiang Chengxuan said as he handed her a purple talisman with countless flame patterns swirling on its surface. ¡°This can be your trump card when traveling outside. If fully activated, its power can match the full blow of a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator. It can be used three times. Consider it as a congratulatory gift for your advancement to Nascent Soul from me.¡± ¡°Thank you, Shifu.¡± Jiang Anran expressed her gratitude, surprised to receive such a powerful talisman. She had witnessed its power before. It could be described as earth-shattering. Even though she had just broken through to the Nascent Soul, she could probably activate it only twice with her current Dharmic power. But a single activation was enough to obliterate enemies below the level of grand cultivators. Even a grand cultivator could perish under its formidable power if not careful. After the rest of the people also congratulated Jiang Anran, she, along with Jiang Chengxuan and others, soon returned to Mount Mystic Tai. Once back, Jiang Anran went to her cave abode to consolidate her new state, while Jiang Renyi and the others went about their own business. Only Huang Ling¡¯er found Jiang Chengxuan and told him something. It was about her father, who had been missing for hundreds of years. This immediately caught Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attention. He took Huang Ling¡¯er to Xuanming Peak and asked, ¡°Ling¡¯er, you say you have some clues about your father? Are you sure it¡¯s not a mistake?¡± This was not to doubt Huang Ling¡¯er, but her father, Huang Wenyu, had been missing for such a long time that many had forgotten his existence. To Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s knowledge, not many in the current Moon Watcher Sect remembered their Golden Core sect master. Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s question, Huang Ling¡¯er hesitated for a moment but eventually said, ¡°Brother Jiang, I am not entirely sure what it is about. Recently, whenever I meditate, I keep seeing my father¡¯s image unconsciously appearing in the depths of my sea of consciousness. And he told me that he is no longer in the Nine Essences Cultivation World but in a place called the Astral Origin Cultivation World,¡± Huang Ling¡¯er continued. ¡°Astral Origin Cultivation World?¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s pupils constricted slightly. If his memory served him correctly, he had read about the Astral Origin Cultivation World in the records of an ancient ruin. It was a cultivation world even older than their Nine Essences Cultivation World, a place where great cultivators had once emerged. He wondered what it had become after so much time had passed, as there were no records of its current state in the ancient ruins. He looked solemnly at Huang Ling¡¯er and asked, ¡°Ling¡¯er, did your father mention anything else besides his current whereabouts?¡± Huang Ling¡¯er nodded. ¡°Yes, he said that our Dustless Lower Sphere has lost its ascension passage. If we wish to ascend in the future, we must find a new sphere or rebuild the Ascension Platform. He also passed on to me a cultivation technique called Arcane Maiden Heart Sutra. It seems to be very suitable for me to cultivate.¡± Saying this, Huang Ling¡¯er took out a jade slip and handed it to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Brother Jiang, this contains the entire content of the Arcane Maiden Heart Sutra. I¡¯ve recorded it all. It¡¯s a cultivation method that can be practiced from the Qi Refinement all the way to the peak of Soul Formation.¡± Jiang Chengxuan carefully examined the jade slip he received from Huang Ling¡¯er. Indeed. This so-called Arcane Maiden Heart Sutra Jing was a top-notch cultivation technique that could be cultivated all the way to the peak of Soul Formation. With his current level of understanding, it was not hard for him to tell that this technique was indeed very suitable for Huang Ling¡¯er to practice. It was also because of this that Jiang Chengxuan was 100% sure that what Huang Ling¡¯er said was true. After all, the Astral Origin Cultivation World, the Dustless Lower Sphere, and the Arcane Maiden Heart Sutra were not something Huang Ling¡¯er could have accessed with her current knowledge and status, especially the Dustless Lower Sphere. This was a piece of information that Shen Ruyan had told him before. Ordinary cultivators, even newly ascended Soul Formation Heavenly Lords like Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang, would not be aware of this information.. Chapter 625 - Chapter 625: Blessing and Curse, A Massive Spirit Stone Mine Chapter 625: Blessing and Curse, A Massive Spirit Stone Mine Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The so-called Dustless Lower Sphere was one of the various realms. Despite being a lower sphere, its expanse was vast. The lower sphere was divided into many different realms based on size, resources, and other factors. Jiang Chengxuan knew that besides their own Dustless Lower Sphere, there were others like the Broadened Mortal Sphere and the Four Extremes Lower Sphere. Each of these divided lower spheres contained many worlds. Among them, Their Nine Essences Cultivation World and the Astral Origin Cultivation World mentioned by Huang Ling¡¯er were part of the Dustless Lower Sphere. However, for reasons unknown, as per Huang Ling¡¯er¡¯s information from her father, all worlds within the Dustless Lower Sphere had lost their ascension passages. This news was undoubtedly a calamity for all cultivators in the Dustless Lower Sphere. ¡°Ling¡¯er, have you told anyone else about this?¡± Jiang Chengxuan suddenly thought of this question. Huang Ling¡¯er shook her head and said, ¡°No, so far, I¡¯ve only told you, Brother Jiang.¡± ¡°Good,¡¯1 Jiang Chengxuan nodded, ¡°Then let¡¯s keep this information between you, me, and your sister Shen. We shouldn¡¯t let others know about it for now.¡± After a pause, Jiang Chengxuan continued, ¡°Moreover, from what you¡¯ve told me, it seems your father has somehow entered the Astral Origin Cultivation World and likely found a great opportunity there. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to send you messages across different worlds. Even if there is a special bloodline connection between you two, such communication shouldn¡¯t be possible. So. For now, your father seems to be safe. In the future, if he sends you any more messages, you can share them with me and your sister Shen, depending on the situation. Of course, if it¡¯s not convenient, you don¡¯t have to. Do you understand?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Huang Ling¡¯er nodded. But soon, she shook her head. ¡°Brother Jiang, no matter what message my father sends me in the future, I will inform you and sister Shen as soon as possible.¡± Jiang Chengxuan felt a warmth in his heart, knowing how rare and valuable Huang Ling¡¯er¡¯s trust in him and Shen Ruyan was. It was not an exaggeration to say that the secrets she carried could attract the covetous attention of countless people if not hidden well. Jiang Chengxuan believed that when she received the information from her father, she must have been told to keep it a secret. No matter how much she trusted someone or how close she was to someone, she couldn¡¯t reveal it easily. However, at this moment, Huang Ling¡¯er really didn¡¯t hold back at all. Not only did she choose to inform him immediately, but she also told him that if there was similar information in the future, she would still inform him immediately. Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t say anything else. He only told her that if she needed anything in the future, she could come to Xuanming Peak to look for him and Shen Ruyan. After Huang Ling¡¯er left, Jiang Chengxuan looked in the direction of Shen Ruyan¡¯s cave abode, his expression turning grave. It seemed that a lot was happening at once, with various matters piling up together. Jiang Chengxuan wondered where Shen Ruyan¡¯s human tribulation for her Soul Formation breakthrough would occur. As far as he knew, the demon race wouldn¡¯t dare to interfere under the watchful eye of the heavens during her breakthrough. This was her biggest advantage in advancing to Soul Formation this time. Regarding the demonic cultivators, he didn¡¯t believe these rats, who still dared not show themselves openly, would dare to make a move. As for the cultivators from the Eastern End and the Central Plain, although they had made some enemies there, it was unlikely they were fully aware of his and Shen Ruyan¡¯s true identities. The likelihood of them intervening was there, but probably not significant. Considering all this, Jiang Chengxuan wasn¡¯t sure how Shen Ruyan¡¯s human tribulation would manifest, but he was certain it would occur. Regardless, finding people to guard Shen Ruyan during her breakthrough had to be put on the agenda. He also planned to share his observations and suspicions with others. With these thoughts, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t stay long on Mount Mystic Tai. He visited the Hidden Sword Palace, Everlasting Palace, and Black Sea Palace. After some careful hesitation, he also decided to visit the Purple Sun Palace. But instead of meeting with Heavenly Lord Purple Flame, he conveyed his observations to Heavenly Lord Purple Flame¡¯s disciple, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud. After completing these tasks, he returned to Mount Mystic Tai to guard Shen Ruyan as she attempted her breakthrough. In the blink of an eye, another three years passed. During these years, Jiang Chengxuan used the supreme-grade spirit stones he had acquired to set up a spirit gathering array around Shen Ruyan¡¯s cave abode, compensating for the lack of a Level 6 spirit vein. This ensured that there would be enough spiritual Qi available when Shen Ruyan started her actual breakthrough to Soul Formation. Just like that. Time passed day by day. On this day. Jiang Chengxuan was on Xuanming Peak, contemplating and refining his divine powers, looking for ways to improve them. During this time, the family head, Jiang Renyi, suddenly arrived at Xuanming Peak in a rush and sought out Jiang Chengxuan, who was immersed in his research of divine powers. ¡°Granduncle!¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Seeing Jiang Renyi arrive in such a hurry, Jiang Chengxuan immediately showed a look of surprise on his face. ¡°Renyi, did something happen?¡± Jiang Renyi¡¯s expression was a mix of excitement, tension, exhilaration, and a bit of unease. He spoke hurriedly, ¡°Our people have discovered a massive spirit stone mine about three hundred miles away from Mount Mystic Tai.¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Hearing Jiang Renyi¡¯s words, even Jiang Chengxuan, who was usually calm, could not help but look shocked. ¡°That¡¯s right, Granduncle.¡± Jiang Renyi hurriedly nodded. ¡°Our people discovered a massive spirit stone mine about 300 miles away from Mount Mystic Tai. This is true.¡± Seemingly worried that Jiang Chengxuan might think he was joking, Jiang Renyi emphatically repeated his statement. This made Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart beat faster. No one knew better than him what a massive spirit stone mine meant. It would bring a continuous supply of spirit stones, sufficient to support the Jiang family for hundreds or even thousands of years. More importantly, a massive mine like that would undoubtedly contain a vast amount of high-grade spirit stones, and even supreme-grade spirit stones in significant quantities. This was a wealth that could make any Soul Formation Heavenly Lord envious. When Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean and Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain heard this news, would they be tempted? Jiang Chengxuan suddenly realized something, his expression changing dramatically. He now understood what the human tribulation Shen Ruyan would face in her Soul Formation breakthrough was. It was likely related to this massive spirit stone mine. The scale of this tribulation could potentially impact the entire Jiang family. As the saying goes, fortune and misfortune are intertwined. When faced with immense benefits and gains, a great disaster might also be silently approaching. If you can overcome it, it will prove that you are qualified for the benefits. But if you fail, then the immense benefits and gains you¡¯ve obtained will become the root of your destruction.¡± ¡°Who knows about this so far?¡± Jiang Chengxuan asked Jiang Renyi with a very serious tone. Seeing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s demeanor, Jiang Renyi finally calmed down from his mix of excitement, tension, and anxiety. However, as he calmed down, his face turned somewhat pale. He looked at Jiang Chengxuan and said, ¡°Granduncle, quite a few people know about the discovery of the massive spirit stone mine. Although I have already ordered all related personnel to be temporarily controlled and have set up isolation zones and blockades around the area, some traces of energy were still leaked at the moment of discovery. I suspect that we, the Jiang family, won¡¯t be able to keep this a secret for long.¡± Jiang Renyi¡¯s quick realization of the gravity of the situation and his reaction to handling the matter were commendable. But Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s concerns went beyond just this. He had a vague feeling that the situation was not as simple as it appeared. Not to mention anything else, just the location of this massive spirit stone mine raised many questions. It was near impossible that such a mine, so close to Mount Mystic Tai, could have existed without their knowledge. It seemed unlikely that the Jiang family, despite exploring the surrounding areas over the years, would have missed such a significant discovery. This was simply impossible. So. There was definitely something wrong with this super-large spirit stone mine that suddenly appeared. Perhaps there was something they did not know yet. BOOM! Just then, a brilliantly dazzling, magnificent, and blinding streak of light suddenly shot up into the sky about three hundred miles away from Mount Mystic Tai. Accompanying it was an ancient and vast aura slowly emanating from the light streak. Most importantly, behind this towering light, there appeared to be the vague outline of what seemed like a heavenly paradise. ¡°What is that?¡± Both Jiang Chengxuan and Jiang Renyi¡¯s pupils constricted, their expressions drastically changing as they witnessed this unexpected and astonishing scene.. Chapter 626 - Chapter 626: Ruthless Moves Chapter 626: Ruthless Moves Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment, both Jiang Chengxuan and Jiang Renyi recognized that the phenomenon appearing above the massive spirit stone mine was an indication that it was a ruin. It was beyond their wildest dreams that such a second ¡°surprise¡± awaited them so close to Mount Mystic Tai, following the discovery of the massive spirit stone mine. Given the scale of the commotion, they knew that the size of this ruin was definitely not small and might even be a ruin surpassing the Soul Formation level. If that was true, the Jiang family might be facing a real challenge this time¡­ Jiang Renyi looked anxiously at Jiang Chengxuan. The excitement and thrill he had felt upon discovering the massive spirit stone mine were gone, replaced by unease and fear. He was well aware that the combination of such a ruin and a massive spirit stone mine would likely bring disaster, not opportunity, to the Jiang family. ¡°What should we do now, Granduncle?¡± he asked. At this point, everyone in the Jiang family, as well as the whole state of Jiang and its surrounding states, must have noticed the anomaly. Jiang Chengxuan knew that it wouldn¡¯t be long before countless people would flock to their location. ¡°Go and prepare everyone. Activate all of our family¡¯s major arrays at full strength,¡± Jiang Chengxuan instructed firmly. ¡°Also, inform Elder Tang, Anran, and our friends from Jade Water Sword Pavilion to seal off all the key routes around here. Without my command, no one is allowed in. If anyone dares to defy this¡­ they will be killed without mercy!¡± Jiang Chengxuan was aware that he needed to adopt a tough stance at this time. If they really allowed everyone to approach the ruin or even their state of Jiang. That way, not only would the scene become chaotic, but it would also bring a loss of order. Most likely, it would affect Shen Ruyan¡¯s seclusion. Hmph! At this moment, Shen Ruyan¡¯s Human Tribulation had actually already begun. So. Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t allow any situation beyond his control to arise during this critical period. Once there was, he would disregard everything and nip it in the bud. Jiang Renyi, understanding the gravity of the situation. Therefore, after receiving Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s instructions, he did not dare to be negligent at all. After agreeing, he quickly disappeared from Xuanming Peak. Looking in the direction where Jiang Renyi had disappeared, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s gaze suddenly became abnormally deep. Let me see what kind of monster will jump out this time. As he pondered, he had already summoned the Spirit Devouring Beetle King and the earth dragon, the two extraordinary creatures he had acquired in the Sunset Secret Realm. He said to the beetle and the dragon, ¡°From now on, no one except me is allowed to enter this Xuanming Peak. You have to make sure my wife is not disturbed. Do you understand?¡± ROAR! Squeak, squeak, squeak¡­ The Spirit Devouring Beetle King and the earth dragon immediately responded. Rustle- Under the command of the Spirit-Devouring Beetle King, countless beetles swarmed like a sandstorm, covering every area of Xuanming Peak. The Primordial Earth Dragon positioned itself at the entrance of Shen Ruyan¡¯s cave abode, its eyes wide and tail raised, ready for any threat. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan nodded in approval. He then vanished from the peak without hesitation; there was much he needed to do. Firstly, he had to contact various parties, especially Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang from Hidden Sword Palace. In the current situation, Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang was undoubtedly the most trustworthy person he could find. Secondly, and most importantly, he needed to personally visit the site of the ruin, which was also the location of the massive spirit stone mine. He needed to see for himself what the situation was and what kind of ruin it was. BOOM! The light was like a dragon streaking across the sky. In just the blink of an eye, Jiang Chengxuan appeared above the massive spirit stone mine. He could clearly see that not far from him, a grand entrance was slowly opening. From inside, a vast and distant aura assaulted his face. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression was solemn. He observed the entrance carefully, not rushing to enter. Everyone knew that newly discovered ruins could hold unimaginable fortunes but also potentially great dangers. Rushing in could lead to unexpected and possibly catastrophic consequences. Right now, his priority was not to explore the ruin but to block anyone attempting to claim it for themselves. Hmph! There are really bold people who are not afraid of death. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s gaze suddenly turned sharp. He suddenly turned to the right, looking in a direction about ten miles away. There, a few Golden Core cultivators rushed towards the entrance of the ruin with fervent expressions. Shriek¡ª However, at this moment,a swift and domineering streak of sword light flashed by, and in an instant, the bodies of those Golden Core cultivators exploded, struck down by Jiang Chengxuan. At that moment, those observing from the shadows couldn¡¯t help but gasp in shock. Those who, like the Golden Core cultivators, had recklessly planned to rush toward the ruin, were jolted back to reality by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s decisive action. They were immediately soaked in cold sweat from fear. It was only at this moment that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cold voice slowly sounded. Everyone, within three thousand miles here is the territory of my Jiang family. I am giving you a chance now to leave our territory immediately. Within ten breaths, anyone not belonging to the Jiang family who remains will be killed without mercy.¡± His words sent a chill through the hearts of all the cultivators still lurking in the shadows. Remembering Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s ruthless and decisive actions just moments ago, many of them immediately decided to retreat. They knew Jiang Chengxuan was not someone they could afford to provoke, being the ruler of this state. Provoking his anger could bring calamity not just to them but also to their backing powers. In an instant, many cultivators chose to leave, with numerous streaks of light fleeing into the distance. However, there was also a small number of people who still wouldn¡¯t give up. Jiang Chengxuan did not know what these people were thinking. Did they really think that he would not dare to start a massacre? The moment he counted down to ten. The sky suddenly filled with countless sword lights, each carrying an intense killing intent. There was a series of pops as those who had not left, or who had chosen not to leave, were pierced by the sword lights. Blood blossomed in the air, and those who had gambled on their luck met their ends with eyes wide open in disbelief. They couldn¡¯t fathom that Jiang Chengxuan would actually carry out his threat. One had to know that among these people were many from various Nascent Soul sects. By acting so ruthlessly, Jiang Chengxuan had offended them all. Even with his formidable strength, this move was somewhat extreme. Meanwhile, those who had heeded the warning and left in time felt a sense of relief. Indeed. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan was not showing any mercy. Anyone who defied his orders was left behind forever. Unconcerned with the reactions of others, Jiang Chengxuan, after dealing with those who defied him, turned his attention back to the ruin. However, some time passed. Jiang Chengxuan did not see anything special from the entrance of the ruin in front of him. It seemed that if he wanted to truly understand this ruin, he could only know after entering it personally. However, if he went in at this time, the risk was too great. What if he was trapped inside? If that happened, something that he did not want to see might happen to the Jiang family or even the entire state of Jiang. Boom! Suddenly, intense rumblings erupted at several key routes in the state of Jiang. The clash of Nascent Soul-level powers stirred up the spiritual Qi within hundreds of miles, creating chaos. Jiang Chengxuan realized that this was likely the result of Nascent Soul cultivators from outside the state of Jiang attempting to enter and being stopped by Jiang Anran, Tang Baisheng, and others. While Jiang Anran and the others could handle a few Nascent Soul cultivators trying to infiltrate, they would struggle if the numbers increased significantly. As these thoughts flashed through his mind, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression grew colder. Just as he was considering making an example of some Nascent Soul cultivators to deter others, an immense and majestic aura suddenly surged from the direction of Shen Ruyan¡¯s cave above on Mount Mystic Tai. The aura was like thunder, divine might, bright moon, and fierce sun, instilling awe in everyone who felt it. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed sharply. Shen Ruyan had officially started her breakthrough to Soul Formation!!! Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh¡ª At this moment, all the spiritual Qi within a thousand miles began rapidly converging towards Shen Ruyan¡¯s cave abode. The sky displayed various phenomena: dense clouds, flashing lightning, and torrential rain. This was the phenomenon that cultivators triggered when they made their attempts to Soul Formation.. Chapter 627 - Chapter 627: The Foundation of the Eastern End and the Chapter 627: The Foundation of the Eastern End and the Central Plain Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Despite having anticipated it, seeing Shen Ruyan attempting to break through to Soul Formation still caught Jiang Chengxuan off guard. Instinctively, he heightened his alertness to the maximum and his voice echoed throughout the state of Jiang and its surroundings. ¡°Fellow Daoists, my Dao companion Shen Ruyan is currently attempting to break through to Soul Formation. During this period, my Jiang family will refuse all uninvited cultivators. We hope for your understanding. If anyone is interested in the ruin appearing within our Jiang family¡¯s territory afterwards, I can promise that as long as everyone abides by the rules set by our Jiang family, once my Dao companion successfully breaks through, we can sit down and discuss the exploration of this ruin. We will certainly not deprive anyone of the chance to explore it.¡± Jiang Chengxuan knew well that Soul Formation breakthrough would be an earth-shattering event, impossible to hide from anyone. Instead of trying to cover it up, it was better to acknowledge it openly. Next, he addressed the matter of the ruin. In Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart, nothing was more important than his wife¡¯s safety. Since everyone was interested in the ruin that had appeared within his territory, fine. Once his wife broke through, as long as they followed the Jiang family¡¯s rules, everyone would be given a chance to explore it. But on the contrary, if anyone tried to make a move or cause trouble at this time, sorry, but no matter who it is, they would be considered an enemy by the Jiang family, and a target to be eliminated without mercy. Everyone could clearly sense the meaning and determination hidden in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words. They did not doubt that if they refused to listen to Jiang Chengxuan and insisted on entering the ruin to take a look, they would definitely provoke his thunderous attack at the first instance. On the border of the state of Jiang. Jiang Anran, Tang Baisheng, and Gu Yuefeng, the three of them, looked at several Nascent Soul cultivators opposite them. Jiang Anran said, ¡°Are you sure you want to continue forward?¡± Hearing Jiang Anran¡¯s words, the expressions of the Nascent Soul cultivators present changed. They exchanged glances and then suddenly declared loudly, ¡°We believe in Fellow Daoist Jiang¡¯s promise. So, we will take our leave first.¡± After saying this, the several Nascent Soul cultivators indeed no longer hesitated and disappeared from the sight of Jiang Anran and the others. At the same time. All the Nascent Soul forces in the northern border were aware of the events occurring in the state of Jiang. While they were shocked that Shen Ruyan had started to break through to the Soul Formation realm, they were also extremely curious about the ruin that had appeared in the Jiang family¡¯s territory. In a quiet and elegant room. Shui Xianlan, listening to Perfected Lord Glowleaf talking about the events in the state of Jiang, showed a mix of surprise and amazement in her beautiful eyes. She never expected that one of the two people they met a few years ago had already started to break through to the Soul Formation. Most importantly, a ruin had actually appeared in their territory. In comparison, the appearance of a super-large spirit stone mine seemed to be unconsciously ignored by many. ¡°Junior Sister Shui, do you think we should¡­?1¡® At that moment, Perfected Lord Glowleaf couldn¡¯t hold back his excitement. However, a bitter smile appeared on Shui Xianlan¡¯s face. She shook her head and said, ¡°Haven¡¯t you noticed something going on in Black Sea Pavillion where we are at?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Perfected Lord Glowleaf was stunned. Shui Xianlan continued, ¡°They have already used their mountain protective array to completely seal the entrance. Especially the area where we are. Our range of activity is further restricted. Can¡¯t you tell what this means?¡± Reminded by Shui Xianlan, Perfected Lord Glowleaf finally realized the situation. His expression changed slightly. ¡°What does the Black Sea Pavilion mean? Are they restricting our freedom?¡± Shui Xianlan spoke somewhat helplessly, ¡°If you must think so, it¡¯s not entirely wrong. Anyway, until that Fairy Shen exits her seclusion, it¡¯s likely difficult for us to leave here.¡± At the same time. One, two, three, four¡­ Four incredibly powerful yet exceedingly subtle auras appeared around Mount Mystic Tai. Jiang Chengxuan, of course, noticed this. In fact, the owners of these four auras did not hide their presence from Jiang Chengxuan. They were Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang, Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean, and Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain, who had been invited by him earlier. What surprised him was the presence of Heavenly Lord Purple Flame from Purple Flame Palace, who had also arrived unexpectedly. Back then, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t ask him for help, considering that he was badly injured during the Demon Calamity. ¡°Young Fellow Jiang, I didn¡¯t expect Young Fellow Shen to progress so quickly. In such a short time, she has already managed to touch the threshold of our realm. It¡¯s really worth celebrating.¡± At this moment, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame¡¯s voice suddenly echoed in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s ears. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, with the four of us here, no one in the northern border will disturb Young Fellow Shen¡¯s breakthrough. The only thing you need to be wary of are the cultivators from the Eastern End and the Central Plain, and those individuals you informed us about earlier.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± The voices of Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain and Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean also sounded in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s ears. ¡°If our guess is correct, the Eastern End and Central Plain should have noticed some anomalies here by now. Moreover, with their deep foundation, they certainly have some methods unknown to us. Even if the teleportation array is terminated, they possess the capability to allow cultivators like us to descend into the Northern Border. This, I fear, is the real human tribulation that Young Fellow Shen has to face this time.¡± After hearing the words of the Heavenly Lords, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mood instantly became extremely solemn. He hadn¡¯t expected that the Eastern Border and the Central Plain would have such hidden methods at their disposal. It¡¯s no wonder these are currently the two most powerful regions in the entire Nine Essences Cultivation World. At the same time, he felt a bit ashamed about his previous wariness towards Infinite Ocean, Everlasting Mountain, and the others. It was not hard for him to see that the arrival of these four Heavenly Lords was genuinely intended to help him and Shen Ruyan, without any ulterior motives. He just didn¡¯t know how long his wife¡¯s breakthrough would take. Advancing to Soul Formation is not like breaking through Golden Core or Nascent Soul. From the start of the breakthrough, it could take as short as half a year to a year, and in longer cases, even three to five years wouldn¡¯t be unusual. He hoped that Ruyan could progress a bit faster and complete the advancement before the real crisis arrives. Time passed quickly. Two years had gone by in a blink of an eye. At this moment. In a forest, shrouded by giant trees that blocked out all light, creating a dark ambiance, suddenly, a dazzling white light lit up from beneath the ground. When the light dissipated, three figures suddenly appeared out of thin air. The aura around these three was incredibly formidable. Be it Golden Core demon kings or Nascent Soul demon emperors, the moment they sensed the auras emitted by the three of them, they were so frightened that they prostrated on the ground and trembled. Buzz! At the same time. Two figures suddenly appeared opposite these three individuals. One was a hunched old man, and the other was a man with a stern face. The hunched old man spoke, ¡°Isn¡¯t your abrupt arrival in our demon race¡¯s territory a bit too disrespectful? Or do you think just because you¡¯re from the Eastern End and the Central Plain, our demon race wouldn¡¯t dare to do anything to you?¡± Hearing the old man¡¯s words, the eyes of the three narrowed slightly. However, the man in the yellow robe, who seemed to be the leader of the three, soon spoke up. ¡°Elder Black Tortoise, it¡¯s been many years since we last met. It seems that you¡¯re still the same as before. You like to scare people. Sure enough. Although this is the territory of your demon race, a thousand years ago, our two sides made an agreement. As long as it¡¯s a cultivator from the Central Plain and the Eastern End, when they teleport here, you¡¯ll open a gateway for us three times. Now we¡¯ve only used one opportunity. Are you planning to break our agreement?¡± As the leading man finished speaking, the aura of the three of them subtly interconnected, ready to act preemptively at any sign of aggression from Elder Black Tortoise and the stern-faced man. This caused a flash of violence in the eyes of the stern-faced man. However, Elder Black Tortoise quickly raised his hand to stop him and then suddenly spoke with a laugh: ¡°Be patient.¡± Saying this, Elder Black Tortoise turned his attention back to the three men, especially the leader, and said with a smile, ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, you must be Xiao Shenji, the Fourth Prince of the Great Ling Imperial Palace of the Central Plain, right? That was all a misunderstanding. Since you wish to pass through our territory, please feel free to do so. I assure you that no one will stop you.¡± After speaking, Elder Black Tortoise even made a welcoming gesture towards Xiao Shenji. The other two then looked towards Xiao Shenji. Xiao Shenji squinted at Elder Black Tortoise for a while, then suddenly burst into a smile. ¡°In that case, we thank Elder Black Tortoise. Farewell.¡± Saying this, Xiao Shenji did not hesitate. He seemed not to worry about any tricks from the other party, and led his two companions straight away towards the distance. Once the figures of Xiao Shenji and his companions gradually disappeared, the stern-faced man turned to Elder Black Tortoise and said, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you give them a lesson just now? You know, with our strength, it wouldn¡¯t be difficult to teach them a lesson.¡± Elder Black Tortoise, however, shook his head. ¡°There¡¯s no need. I think you also understand very well why Xiao Shenji and his group are here. Instead of giving them a lesson, I am more interested in seeing the spectacle of their human race fighting each other with all their might.¡± As he spoke, a flash of golden light briefly passed through Elder Black Tortoise¡¯s eyes.. Chapter 628 - Chapter 628: The Great Battle Begins Chapter 628: The Great Battle Begins Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The state of Jiang. Mount Mystic Tai. As two years passed, an invisible pressure within a thousand miles around grew increasingly powerful. Between heaven and earth, thunder, violent winds, torrential rain, lightning, dark clouds¡­ various unusual phenomena were almost incessantly present. Everyone realized that the wife of the Lord of the state of Jiang was probably just one step away from the supreme realm of Soul Formation. The closer it got to this moment, the higher the probability of various accidents and dangers. Jiang Chengxuan, along with the four Heavenly Lords hidden in the shadows, were all fully alert. They knew that the human tribulation of Shen Ruyan was likely about to occur at this time. Huh? just as this thought crossed their minds, they saw three incredibly powerful figures suddenly appear out of thin air about three thousand miles from the state of Jiang. One wore a yellow robe with a domineering and majestic appearance. Another wore a dark cyan Daoist robe, with a gaunt face and an arcane aura. The last one, clad in armor and carrying a large spear on his back, emitted an extremely intense murderous aura. These three were Fourth Prince Xiao Shenji from the Great Ling Imperial Palace, Ancestor Wuxin of Heaven¡¯s Gate Sect, and Luo Tianba, the God of War General of the Great Ling Imperial Palace. Seeing them, the four hidden Heavenly Lords immediately frowned deeply. As Soul Formation Heavenly Lords themselves, Purple Flame and the others naturally knew about these three individuals. It wasn¡¯t an exaggeration to say that the strength of these three was no less than any of the four, and they were even slightly superior in some aspects. Particularly, Fourth Prince Xiao Shenji. It was said that his Ascending Dragon Scripture had been cultivated to an extremely profound level. If Heavenly Lord Purple Flame were still at his peak, perhaps he could contend with Xiao Shenji. But as it stood, only by joining forces could the four of them possibly stand a chance against these three opponents. However, if things came to that, should any other unexpected event occur, or if another Soul Formation Heavenly Lord arrived, they would no longer be able to offer any help. ¡°As expected, it is the legendary ancient trial ground. In the distance. Xiao Shenji and his group, looking at the ruin¡¯s light and shadow manifesting in mid-air, spoke with a somewhat solemn tone: ¡°If we can seize this ancient trial ground, our juniors will be able to save a lot of time in the future. Moreover, perhaps we could even use it to achieve a breakthrough, adding several more Soul Formation Heavenly Lords to our Central Plain.¡± ¡°So. We must obtain this ancient trial ground at all costs. No matter how the cultivators here try to stop us, we must seize it. General Luo Tianba spoke with a cold voice, a fierce expression appearing in his eyes. Auras of deadly intent rose around him before shooting towards the cave above where Shen Ruyan was in seclusion. BOOM! Just at that moment, a vast expanse of water appeared out of nowhere. Amidst the surging waves, Luo Tianba¡¯s overwhelming aura was blocked. In the sky, a huge rumbling sound suddenly erupted. Countless spiritual Qi surged wildly in mid-air, quickly forming a collapsing vortex, which eventually exploded. Within a thousand miles, it seemed as if a level twelve typhoon had suddenly arisen. At this moment. Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain, and Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang appeared opposite Xiao Shenji and the other two. Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean said, ¡°Friends, isn¡¯t your approach a bit too unseemly for visitors who have come from afar?¡± Hearing his words, Luo Tianba did not respond but fixed his sharp, blade-hke gaze on Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean. Daoist Wuxin had an unfathomable smile on his face. On the other hand, the Fourth Prince, Xiao Shenji, spoke slowly. ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, you must be the four Heavenly Lords of the Northern Border? Unexpectedly, even Heavenly Lords like you would confront us head-on for a mere Nascent Soul junior. Frankly, we are here for the ancient trial ground and the accompanying super-large spirit stone mine. If the master of this place knows what¡¯s good for him and vacates immediately, handing everything over to us, we will not make things too difficult. Otherwise, we don¡¯t mind turning the Northern Border into a river of blood.¡± ¡°How arrogant.¡± Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain couldn¡¯t help but laugh in anger. Not to mention the audacity of these Central Plain cultivators flaunting their power in their Northern Border, which was already a violation of their taboos, they were also making outrageous demands. They wanted not only the ancient ruin but also the super-large spirit stone mine and even to drive the Jiang family out of the state of Jiang. This was utterly preposterous. They would never agree to such demands, and neither would Jiang Chengxuan and his allies. Since when did they have to yield the treasures of their Northern Border to these Central Plain people? ¡°Hmph! Don¡¯t think that just because you are the Heavenly Lords of the Northern Border, you can negotiate terms with us.¡± Luo Tianba suddenly let out a cold snort. The next moment, the large spear on his back buzzed and started trembling. A terrifying aura of killing intent surged, enveloping Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain, who had just spoken. ¡°How dare you!¡± Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain¡¯s expression changed drastically. The next moment, a giant mountain suddenly appeared in front of him. Boom, boom, boom! A spear and a mountain collided hundreds of thousands of times in an instant. The terrifying aura tore open pitch-black cracks in the void. The ground below, directly underneath the clash, suddenly sank thousands of feet, revealing a terrifyingly huge pit. It was as if a raging dragon was roaring within, causing an involuntary sense of dread to arise in all who felt this spectacle. This was the power of the Soul Formation. Once they made a move, not only would creatures within thousands, even tens of thousands of miles suffer, but even the surrounding void risked being shattered. It was possible to turn an entire state or even several states into spiritless lands, where not only cultivation would become impossible, but even survival would no longer be suitable for any living being. So. When Everlasting Mountain and Luo Tianba truly started to fight seriously, they tacitly soared into the Nine Heavens Gangfeng Realm Clearly. Both were very aware that unless absolutely necessary, they should not turn a state into a spiritless land. That way, even if they were Soul Formation Heavenly Lords, the karma they would have to bear in the end was something they were unwilling to bear. Seeing this, the remaining Heavenly Lord Purple Flame, Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean, and Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang also collided with Xiao Shenji and Daoist Wuxin. Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang ¨C in mid-air, sounds powerful enough to kill Golden Core cultivators resounded continuously. Finally, the five figures turned into beams of light and also entered the Nine Heavens Realm. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes were deep. He looked in the direction of the Nine Heavens Realm, silent for a long time. Clearly. He was very aware that if the opponents intended to seize the ancient ruin, or as Xiao Shenji and his group called it, the ancient trial ground, it wouldn¡¯t be just those three alone. There must be reinforcements. Indeed. Not long after Heavenly Lord Purple Flame and the others entered the Nine Heavens Realm, two figures with equally powerful auras appeared within the range of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s divine sense. One of them wore a bright yellow Daoist robe with a goat beard, appearing to be in his forties. The other carried a treasure sword on his back, surrounded by sword Qi, emitting an incomparably sharp aura. They were Daoist Yellow Autumn, the ancestor of the Yellow Maple Sect from the Eastern End, and Sword Lord Wu You from the Radiance Sword Sect. Both were clearly Soul Formation Heavenly Lords. As soon as they appeared, the skies above the state of Jiang became overcast with dense clouds, and sword light crisscrossed the sky. It looked as if something extremely terrifying was about to fall from the sky. Daoist Yellow Autumn and Sword Lord Wu You simultaneously fixed their gaze on Jiang Chengxuan, who had suddenly appeared before them. Wu You said coldly, ¡°Who do you think you are? How dare you block our way? Get lost!¡± As his words fell, a thousand-foot-long sword shadow suddenly emerged behind Wu You, slashing directly towards Jiang Chengxuan with a thunderous roar. The formidable force of the strike seemed intent on obliterating Jiang Chengxuan into nothingness. BOOM! At that moment, a radiant burst of multicolored aureola suddenly soared from Jiang Chengxuan. It was his intrinsic divine power, the Five Elements Aureola. Squeak squeak¡ª The thousand-foot sword shadow struck the Five Elements Aureola, but instead of breaking through, it sparked off dazzling fire sparks. ¡°What?¡± This scene took Wu You and Yellow Autumn by surprise. They really did not expect that there would be someone in the Northern Border who could block the full-strength attack of a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord with his Nascent Soul cultivation. What was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s background? Although the two of them were shocked, they did not intend to investigate thoroughly. After all, he was still just a Nascent Soul cultivator. Even if he was already half a step into the threshold of Soul Formation, in their eyes, he was still as insignificant as an ant. Buzz! At this moment. A giant yellow gourd appeared in front of Yellow Autumn. The mouth of the gourd opened, and beams of light shot out like lasers. Chi! Chi! Chi! Chi! These beams tore through the void, creating fine cracks in the air. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Five Elements Aureola trembled violently upon contact, its red, green, yellow, white, and blue lights flickering unstably. Just as the aureola seemed about to falter, Wu You slowly drew his treasure sword from his back, and a shadow of a sword flickered in his eyes. There was a swish. A twisting sword light, resembling a dragon, landed on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Five Elements Aureola.. Chapter 629 - Chapter 629: One Against Two, Eight Gates Heaven Lock Array Chapter 629: One Against Two, Eight Gates Heaven Lock Array Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Creak¡ª A grating sound, like twisted metal, resonated through the air. Under the combined assault of Yellow Autumn and Wu You, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Five Elements Aureola finally couldn¡¯t withstand any longer and dispersed into a myriad of light particles. But at that moment, a clangorous sound suddenly rang out in the void, eventually blending into one harmonious tone. Around Jiang Chengxuan, six green-glowing long sabers appeared, accompanied by a fleeting phantom of an emperor in a green robe. The next moment, the six green sabers unleashed endless saber light, bearing an aura of life and death interwoven, slashing towards Yellow Autumn and Wu You. ¡°How dare you!¡± Seeing Jiang Chengxuan attacking them, Yellow Autumn and Wu You felt an inexplicable emotion stir within them. How long had it been? Probably for the first time in thousands of years, a Nascent Soul cultivator dared to draw a sword against two Soul Formation Heavenly Lords. BOOM! Terrifying auras erupted from their bodies, and behind each of them appeared the manifestations of two colossal phantoms. One held a yellow gourd with an indifferent expression, while the other wielded a long sword, exuding a deadly aura. Without any hesitation, they fiercely swung their treasure. BOOM! In an instant, a ring of blue light resembling a nuclear explosion rose in the air, spreading rapidly in all directions. Faintly, some heard a slight cracking sound. Immediately, everyone present was shocked to see that in the center of their collision, the void crumbled like a mirror, revealing a collapsing pit. A chaotic and disordered aura spilled out from it. Although the heaven and earth soon repaired it, the shock it had given to the onlookers lingered for a long time. What did they just see? Someone with just a Nascent Soul cultivation had withstood the attacks of two Soul Formation Heavenly Lords. This was utterly against their understanding of the world. Even Yellow Autumn and Wu You themselves wore expressions of disbelief. How could this young man¡¯s strength be so formidable? Involuntarily, the two exchanged a glance, seeing in each other¡¯s eyes an unstoppable intent to kill. Such a cultivator must not be allowed to live. If he were to grow and break through to Soul Formation, what would become of them? He could easily defeat or even kill them within minutes. So. For the sake of their mission and themselves, Jiang Chengxuan must die today! With this thought, Yellow Autumn and Wu You no longer held back. Their figures suddenly became blurry. In the next moment. A dust whisk emitting endless silver light and a dragon-like sword shadow appeared right before Jiang Chengxuan. Chi! Chi! Chi! Chi! From the surface of the whisk, countless silver threads shot out, transforming into fine needles, hurtling towards Jiang Chengxuan. At the same time. The dragon-like sword shadow seemed to merge with the world itself. Initially, it revealed no presence, but when it appeared behind Jiang Chengxuan, it suddenly exploded with a terrifying killing intent. At this instant, Jiang Chengxuan felt his divine sense screaming in warning. Every pore on his body felt like it was being pricked by needles, as if he was facing imminent death at any moment. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± Jiang Chengxuan suddenly let out a thunderous roar. In the next moment, his figure abruptly soared in height. 10 feet, 30 feet, 50 feet, 80 feet¡­ Reaching a full height of eighty feet, his qi and blood surged around him, boiling like a fierce blaze, and an overwhelming aura burst forth. Behind him, the phantoms of a dragon and an elephant suddenly lifted their heads to the sky, emitting loud dragon roars and elephant trumpets. Terrifying power was transmitted layer by layer, rapidly reaching his arms. BOOM! A punch, fierce as a missile explosion, was unleashed. Bang! Bang! Bang! In that instant, countless silver threads in mid-air were smashed into nothingness by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s formidable punch. Even the dragon-like sword shadow in mid-air twisted violently. Just as it appeared he was about to block this wave of attacks, some of the remaining silver threads targeting him suddenly twisted bizarrely. They transformed into phantom-like forms and, despite his fierce attacks, remained undamaged. Before Jiang Chengxuan could react, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chest. Looking down, he saw that a dozen or so silver threads had pierced straight into his chest. Pop¡ª At the same time. At the same time, an even more sinister sword light, moving at an angle impossible to detect by the divine sense, swept across Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s back. It entered from his left shoulder and exited below the right rib, extremely vicious and tricky. It was clear that this sword strike had nearly severed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s spine in two, leaving dense cracks on the bone that shimmered with a faint golden light. Most importantly, within those cracks lingered destructive sword qi, so potent that even with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s powerful physical strength, and without special treasures, it was impossible to heal. This battle could be said to have done Jiang Chengxuan the most severe injuries since achieving Nascent Soul. Pop¡ª He spat out a mouthful of blood, mixed with pieces of internal organs. His aura instantly wilted, and even the spiritual pressure around him began to fluctuate, showing signs of falling from the peak of Nascent Soul. ¡°Huh¡­ ?¡± Across from him, both Yellow Autumn and Wu You showed a hint of surprise on their faces. They really did not expect that after being attacked by the two of them, this Nascent Soul cultivator was still alive. It¡¯s important to note that they just used abilities unique to Soul Formation Heavenly Lords, specifically the manipulation of spatial rules. This is something Jiang Chengxuan cannot do. Despite his formidable strength, fierce attacks, and unparalleled defense, in front of a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord who has a slight grasp of spatial rules, all his defenses and attacks will be rendered ineffective. This is the biggest cause of defeat ¨C being unable to hit or block under the spatial rules. This was evident when Jiang Chengxuan had already given his all, but there were still some attacks that he couldn¡¯t detect or defend against. Especially when facing two Soul Formation Heavenly Lords. If it were only one, Jiang Chengxuan could possibly fight back using his absolute power, speed, and reaction ability, even defeating him. But when this number became two, Even if he had more strength and speed than the two of them, it was useless. Under their coordinated attacks, it was very difficult for him to pose a real threat. Unless he had a power that could restrict spatial rules¡­ By combining all his trump cards, he might be able to truly threaten, or even severely injure, those two. At the thought of this, a trace of determination flashed across Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. A drop of blue water suddenly floated in front of Jiang Chengxuan from the Yin Yang Divine Water Jade hanging around his neck and was swallowed by him. Instantly, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s fatal injuries, including the depleted qi, blood, and Dharmic power, began to recover. Crack¡ª His bones reassembled, and his internal organs, Dharmic power, and meridians were instantly repaired. He seemed completely revitalized, undergoing a transformation. His aura, cultivation level, strength, and state all returned to their peak condition. This scene caused the pupils of Yellow Autumn and Wu You to contract sharply. What exactly had Jiang Chengxuan just consumed? It actually allowed him to instantly recover from all his injuries. If they could also acquire such a treasure¡­ In that instant, even Yellow Autumn and Wu You, two Soul Formation cultivators, couldn¡¯t contain the greed burgeoning within them. Their gaze towards Jiang Chengxuan suddenly intensified. Jiang Chengxuan, of course, paid no attention to their thoughts. He raised his hand and grabbed. There was a buzz. An array disc suddenly appeared in his hand. Without waiting for the reaction from the two opponents, Jiang Chengxuan immediately activated the array disc. BOOM! In an instant, eight light pillars of different colors appeared around the three of them, seemingly sealing off this part of the world completely. It was the Eight Gates Heaven Lock Array Disk that Jiang Chengxuan had obtained from the system that day! With this array disc locking down the area, even Yellow Autumn and Wu You, despite being Soul Formation cultivators, could no longer draw upon the power of heaven and earth, let alone use spatial rules. Yellow Autumn and Wu You clearly sensed the anomaly and their expressions changed slightly. ¡°Kid, you¡­¡± BOOM! Before they could finish their sentence, Jiang Chengxuan had already consumed a tenfold pill. His aura exploded like a volcanic eruption. Fierce and terrifying. ¡°This time, I want to see what methods you can use to restrict me.¡± BANG! He instantly left a long afterimage at his original spot and disappeared. Then, the protective spiritual lights flickered incessantly on Yellow Autumn and Wu You, and their figures seemed to be subjected to some ferocious high-frequency attacks, forcing them to continuously retreat. Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! In mid-air, air explosions erupted continuously. Suddenly, a white and a golden flame merged and collided rapidly, collapsing and eventually unleashing an immensely powerful destructive aura, shooting straight towards Yellow Autumn and Wu You. ¡°Damn it!¡± Even though they hadn¡¯t sustained any substantial damage from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s onslaught, they felt greatly humiliated. They were, after all, dignified Soul Formation cultivators. But in the end? However, before they could recover from their frustration and anger, they simultaneously sensed an extremely terrifying aura rapidly approaching them! Chapter 630 - Chapter 630: Heavenly Lord Shao Yang of the Three Suns Sect Chapter 630: Heavenly Lord Shao Yang of the Three Suns Sect Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°What is that?¡± Yellow Autumn and Wu You¡¯s expressions changed slightly as they sensed a threatening aura emanating from the flames. Without any hesitation, both of them prepared their defenses. A giant made entirely of earth elements appeared in front of Yellow Autumn. At the same time. Wu You conjured a round shield, which was gleaming with a metallic luster. The strange tadpole-like runes on the shield lit up with a silvery white light. There was a series of loud bangs. Under the fierce blast of the flames, the earth elemental giant summoned by Yellow Autumn turned black and began emitting smoke, crumbling into dust in a matter of moments. Wu You¡¯s shield fared no better. Under the onslaught of the fire waves, the glowing runes quickly extinguished, and the shield¡¯s light dimmed rapidly. Similarly, it did not last long before the entire round shield let out a wail and flew back into the hands of Wu You. It was also at this moment that an extremely terrifying fluctuation suddenly came from the void in front of Jiang Chengxuan. Yellow Autumn and Wu You looked up in shock to see a golden sword tearing through the void, slashing down at them. ¡°That¡­ That is? A Level 6 Pure Yang True Treasure!¡± Both were taken aback. They hadn¡¯t expected that Jiang Chengxuan, merely a Nascent Soul cultivator, would possess such a high-level treasure as a Pure Yang True Treasure. One had to know that even they did not have a true Level 6 Pure Yang True Treasure. What was in their possession was only a false Pure Yang True Treasure close to Level 6. Why did Jiang Chengxuan have it? At this moment, both Yellow Autumn and Wu You felt a sense of imbalance. However, no matter how indignant they felt, they couldn¡¯t afford to be careless in the face of the attack of a Level 6 Pure Yang True Treasure. Yellow Autumn summoned his silver whisk and yellow gourd, unleashing countless silver threads and beams of light from the gourd, attacking the Level 6 Pure Yang True Sword. Wu You even injected all his Dharmic powers into the sword in his hand. Combined with all his comprehension of the Sword Dao, The sword trembled intensely, transforming into a Sword Qi to counter the Level 6 Pure Yang True Sword. At that moment, behind Jiang Chengxuan, a fan-shaped light flame of blue, red, yellow, white, and green suddenly emerged. There was a whoosh. It swept over Yellow Autumn and Wu You, as well as their attacks. The momentum and power of the three formidable attacks immediately dropped by thirty percent, and their brightness dimmed significantly. Even Yellow Autumn and Wu You themselves felt a wave of fatigue, from their Dharmic power to their spirit and bodies, as if they hadn¡¯t rested or slept for three days and nights. If they had not experienced it themselves, it would be difficult to imagine that there was actually such a strange divine power in this world. Even for Soul Formation Heavenly Lords like them, it had such an obvious effect. Moreover, it could not be resisted by any treasure or divine power. Both of their hearts sank with this realization. Before they could make any further moves, the Level 6 Pure Yang True Treasure flying sword unleashed by Jiang Chengxuan had already sliced through their attacks. The silver threads from Yellow Autumn¡¯s whisk and the light from his gourd, along with Wu You¡¯s treasure sword, all dimmed at that moment. Waves of wails also appeared on their respective treasures. Squeak squeak¡ª At that moment, Deep Earth Halberd, brimming with immense power, pierced straight towards their protective spiritual lights. In an instant, dazzling sparks flew everywhere. Accompanied by the harsh sound of friction, Yellow Autumn and Wu You¡¯s bodies trembled non-stop. Finally, with a loud pop, the spiritual lights around them shattered. Swept away by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strike, both were sent flying simultaneously. This scene immediately shocked everyone present. Jiang Chengxuan, with just a Nascent Soul cultivation, had managed to send two Soul Formation cultivators flying. What kind of incredible strength and techniques did he possess to achieve this? Yellow Autumn and Wu You were equally shocked, horrified, and disbelieving. Even though they knew that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s current ability to do this was due to many external forces, particularly the Eight Gates Heaven Lock Array which had completely isolated this area from the outside world, limiting their full Soul Formation strength, the fact that Jiang Chengxuan had sent them flying and even suppressed them was undeniable. And this was something they found hardest to accept. ¡°Shao Yang, how much longer do you plan to watch from there?¡± Suddenly, Yellow Autumn fiercely looked towards a certain part of the void and spoke resentfully. Hearing Yellow Autumn¡¯s words, everyone was taken aback. Even Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s gaze sharply turned towards that direction. There, a middle-aged man in a red Daoist robe slowly materialized. A scorching high temperature radiated from his body, evaporating all moisture within a hundred meters. This was another Soul Formation Heavenly Lord. His name was Heavenly Lord Shao Yang, and he came from the Three Suns Sect in the Eastern End. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart sank slowly upon seeing this. He could tell that this Heavenly Lord was even stronger than Yellow Autumn and Wu You. At this moment, Shao Yang¡¯s gaze landed on Yellow Autumn and Wu You. He suddenly smiled and said, ¡°The two of you have really disappointed me. As dignified Soul Formation cultivators, to be so disheveled by a mere Nascent Soul junior, it really shames your titles as Heavenly Lords.¡± Yellow Autumn and Wu You¡¯s faces darkened instantly. However, Heavenly Lord Shao Yang didn¡¯t seem to care about their reaction, instead turning his attention to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Your methods are indeed the first I¡¯ve seen in my life. Although Yellow Autumn and Wu You are rather useless, the fact that you¡¯ve managed to outmaneuver and pressure them to this extent is indeed quite remarkable. Unfortunately, this is where it ends. I am not Yellow Autumn or Wu You; I won¡¯t give you the chance to deal with me in the same way.¡± As he spoke, a flame powerful enough to burn oceans surged around Heavenly Lord Shao Yang. The flames transformed into a fiery dragon in mid-air, roaring as it charged directly towards the direction of Mount Mystic Tai, more precisely, towards the location of Shen Ruyan¡¯s seclusion cave abode. He had no intention of fighting Jiang Chengxuan head-on. Instead, he targeted Shen Ruyan. And his move was also very smart. Jiang Chengxuan had no choice but to leave the Eight Gates Heaven Lock Array to block his attack. BOOM! In the air, the Level 6 Pure Yang True Treasure, the Demoncleaver Spirit Sword, burst forth with an incredibly dazzling sword light. Chi! Chi! Chi! Chi! Tiny cracks appeared in the void under the sword qi it emitted. Jiang Chengxuan kept pouring his Dharmic power into the Demoncleaver Spirit Sword, enhancing its power to a new level. Boom! The sword light collided with the flame dragon, creating a blindingly bright orb in the sky. Everyone who saw this orb could not help but be stunned. Their thoughts instantly fell into a temporary sluggish state. Clang! Pop¡ª Finally, both the sword light and the flame dragon dissipated. The Demoncleaver Spirit Sword returned to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand. On the other hand, Heavenly Lord Shao Yang still wore a calm smile on his face. He looked at Jiang Chengxuan and said, ¡°You have quite a number of treasures on you. But how many times can you block my attacks? I can attack three, four, ten, even eight times. But you, heh, just one missed block or hit from me, and you¡¯re likely over. Especially when you have to protect someone else, that makes it even more¡­¡± BOOM! With that, an endless red glow suddenly flashed above Heavenly Lord Shao Yang¡¯s head. Following this, meteors wrapped in infinite light, like shooting stars, hurtled rapidly towards Mount Mystic Tai. The terrifying force was akin to an apocalyptic event, instilling despair in the hearts of all who witnessed it. This was beyond human capability to resist or withstand. What¡¯s most crucial is that after this wave of attack, Heavenly Lord Shao Yang made another move. He put his hands together and pulled. There was a ripping sound. A crescent-shaped red blade, with a fierce momentum to slice through everything, slashed directly at the Eight Gates Heaven Locking Array. He aimed to break the array from the outside. If he could break it and release Yellow Autumn and Wu You, then no matter how many trump cards Jiang Chengxuan had, they would be of no significance. Jiang Chengxuan clearly realized this too. But faced with Heavenly Lord Shao Yang¡¯s move, he was powerless to counter. Compared to Shen Ruyan¡¯s safety, the Eight Gates Heaven Locking Array was insignificant. Even if it meant facing three Soul Formation cultivators alone after this, he had no choice. BOOM! The Demoncleaver Spirit Sword erupted with an extremely dazzling sword light again. There was a series of loud bangs. The meteors that fell on the sword light of the Demoncleaver Spirit Sword exploded like fireworks in mid-air. In contrast, the Eight Gates Heaven Locking Array seemed extremely vulnerable. Under the crescent-shaped red blade, coupled with the frenzied attacks from Yellow Autumn and Wu You inside the array, the light of the entire array rapidly dimmed. In just a moment, accompanied by a faint cracking sound, a deep crack appeared on the surface of the Eight Gates Heaven Locking Array.. Chapter 631 - Chapter 631: A Thousand Years of Lifespan, Five-Elements Chapter 631: A Thousand Years of Lifespan, Five-Elements Wheel Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Oh no!¡± Everyone¡¯s expressions tightened as they watched the crack on the Eight Gates Heaven Locking Array grow larger. Finally, with a crash, the array completely shattered into myriad light particles and dissipated. Eight Gates Heaven Locking Array, break! In that instant, Yellow Autumn and Wu You exchanged glances. At this moment, the two of them had a tacit understanding. They stopped targeting Jiang Chengxuan and focused on Shen Ruyan, who was in seclusion. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes darkened. He knew facing three Soul Formation cultivators simultaneously left him with no chance of victory. He even doubted his ability to protect Shen Ruyan without going to extreme lengths. It seemed he had no choice but to use that move. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s gaze became resolute. The next moment, the power of the Five Elements surged around him again. Blue, red, yellow, white, and green lights ascended, and simultaneously, his four intrinsic true treasures appeared above his head. Golden Void Sword, Deep Earth Halberd, Eternal Scorching Sun Furnace, Yin Yang Divine Water Jade. These treasures seemed to connect, forming a certain pattern, but something was still missing. Jiang Chengxuan used his hand as a blade. There was a clang. The Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven-Slaying Saber was summoned out of thin air. In an instant, a rich wood aura filled the air. The five different elemental powers collided, merged, repelled, compressed, and then merged and collided again. Gradually, a giant disc displaying a five-colored light formed above Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s head. Seeing this, Heavenly Lord Shao Yang, who had been calm and confident from the beginning to the end, narrowed his eyes. He could not care anything else and immediately shouted at Yellow Autumn and Wu You, ¡°Yellow Autumn, Wu You, hurry! We absolutely cannot let him unleash that divine power!¡± With that, Heavenly Lord Shao Yang made the first move. A golden sun appeared in the sky, with him appearing as if he was on the sun itself. Rumble! The golden sun, with unparalleled terrifying power, descended directly towards Mount Mystic Tai. This was Heavenly Lord Shao Yang¡¯s renowned divine power, the Setting Sun. Anyone hit by the Setting Sun would see their life fade away like the setting sun, gradually descending into darkness. Yellow Autumn and Wu You also sensed the abnormality in Jiang Chengxuan and didn¡¯t dare to delay. Yellow Autumn¡¯s yellow gourd and Wu You¡¯s sword, like Heavenly Lord Shao Yang¡¯s Setting Sun, all targeted Shen Ruyan¡¯s seclusion cave abode at Mount Mystic Tai. At that moment, Mount Mystic Tai seemed like a lone boat in a storm, at risk of being engulfed by a tsunami at any moment. All the cultivators of the Jiang family felt despair as they watched the protective array atop the mountain grow weaker and dimmer. Their hearts were on their throats. However, at this moment, the four intrinsic True Treasures that Jiang Chengxuan took out and the Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven-Slaying Saber suddenly turned into a circular wheel that emitted five-colored light in midair. As it spinned, countless phenomena followed. Towering trees, volcanoes, yellow sands, weapons, and vast ocean waves. The five most fundamental elements of the world exploded with astonishing might. It was the Five Elements Wheel that Jiang Chengxuan had unleashed at the cost of burning a thousand years of his lifespan and sacrificing his own essence. Under the continuous crushing and rotation of these five most basic yet profound elements, No matter what kind of treasure or divine power, none could resist it. Loud, rumbling explosions followed one after another. Heavenly Lord Shao Yang¡¯s divine power, the Setting Sun, was the first to be gradually eradicated by the five elements, eventually dissipating like fireflies. The true treasures of Yellow Autumn and Wu You also couldn¡¯t last even a breath¡¯s time. Both treasures emitted mournful sounds. Dong¡ª There was a clang as the yellow gourd and the sword fell to the ground, their luster completely gone. Ahhhh! At the same time. Yellow Autumn and Wu You spat out mouthfuls of blood. They looked at Jiang Chengxuan with shock and disbelief, having not anticipated that this Nascent Soul junior would still have hidden trump cards at this point. However, using such an overwhelming power that exceeded his own limits, Jiang Chengxuan certainly paid a price. First and foremost was his lifespan. In just that short moment, a thousand years of his life had burned away. Although his appearance and body didn¡¯t change significantly, his hair at the temples had turned snow-white, and his aura palpably weakened. Most importantly, he had overdrawn upon his own essence. Not only had this caused some damage to his four intrinsic true treasures, making it impossible for him to use them for a long time, but it had also harmed his foundation. Without special means, this injury was almost impossible to recover from. Jiang Chengxuan slowly stood up from a half-kneeling position and looked towards Shao Yang, Yellow Autumn, and Wu You. Once again, a powerful aura burst forth from him. The expressions of Heavenly Lord Shao Yang, Yellow Autumn, and Wu You changed. They instinctively took a step back. However, it was this every step that made their hearts sink. One had to know that the person in front of them was only a Nascent Soul cultivator. However, at this moment, he managed to force three Soul Formation Heavenly Lords back. This was quite unbelievable. When had Soul Formation Heavenly Lords ever felt fear towards a Nascent Soul cultivator? Heavenly Lord Shao Yang¡¯s eyes regained their sharpness. This time, there was no smile on his face, only an extremely cold murderous intent. ¡°I want to see if you can unleash an attack like that again!¡± he declared. ¡°You can try,¡± replied Jiang Chengxuan, his aura surging once more. Then, a power that seemed to distort time suddenly swept past his body. Instantly, the essence he had depleted and the damage to his foundation miraculously recovered as if nothing had happened. This was also the most magical aspect of the Infinite Wheel. It could restore all injuries in a blink of an eye. However, Jiang Chengxuan hadn¡¯t yet cultivated this technique to the level of Soul Formation. While he used the special ability of this technique to recover his spent essence and heal his damaged foundation, the thousand years of lifespan he had burnt earlier could not be restored. Moreover, he only had one chance to use this special ability of the Infinite Wheel under his current circumstances. If he were to suffer similar injuries again, he would undoubtedly find it impossible to recover. ¡°What?¡± Perceiving that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s injuries had fully healed again, Yellow Autumn, Wu You, and Shao Yang were all visibly startled. They couldn¡¯t fathom how Jiang Chengxuan possessed so many extraordinary methods. They clearly sensed that he had been on his last legs, with his essence and foundation nearly irreversibly damaged. Yet in the blink of an eye, he had fully recovered, making them question whether he could launch another attack like before. If he could do it again, perhaps one of the three of them would die because of this. For a moment, the eyes of Shao Yang, Yellow Autumn, and Wu You flickered. In the end, it was Shao Yang who broke the silence. He said in a low voice, ¡°Both of you, regardless of whether he can use that kind of method again, we can¡¯t continue to wait. I have a premonition that once his companion emerges from seclusion, we might face tremendous trouble. So. We must act again.¡± With these words, a golden disc appeared above Shao Yang¡¯s head, shining like the sun. This was his intrinsic Pure Yang True Treasure, the Limitless Sun Whee, capable of burning mountains and boiling seas. As soon as he conjured it, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind was filled with intense warnings of danger. Clearly. Clearly, a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord with a Pure Yang True Treasure was on an entirely different level compared to one without. Especially since Jiang Chengxuan was now unable to use the Five Elements Wheel anymore. BOOM! Yellow Autumn and Wu You clearly understood what Shao Yang meant. In the next moment, two massive avatars appeared behind them. One was an eight-armed giant, each hand wielding a true treasure: a sword, spear, saber, halberd, axe, hook, and fork, each emitting an unmatched ferocious aura. The other held a colossal sword, surrounded by endless sword qi that soared up to the heavens. These were the Soul Formation avatars, not quite the real avatars of the Void Returning Divine Lords but still avatars nonetheless, unique to Soul Formation Heavenly Lords and one of their strongest abilities. Feeling the determination from the three, Jiang Chengxuan knew they wouldn¡¯t give him any more chances this time. He also understood that it would be impossible for him to withstand the combined attack of the three. If it came to the worst, he might have to resort to his last card. Jiang Chengxuan tried to sense the Merit Golden Lotus and the Merit Purple Qi, contemplating which one would be more suitable to use. Just as he was deliberating, an immensely vast aura suddenly burst forth from the cave abode where Shen Ruyan was in seclusion at Mount Mystic Tai. Instantaneously, thunder and lightning ravaged the sky. Twisting lightning bolts, like flying dragons, continuously darted through the clouds in various parts of the sky. The scene was terrifying to the extreme.. Chapter 632 - Chapter 632: Shen Ruyan Emerges, Taking Down Three Soul Formations Chapter 632: Shen Ruyan Emerges, Taking Down Three Soul Formations Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°What is that?¡± Everyone¡¯s attention was captivated by the startling phenomenon. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face revealed a hint of a smile. He looked towards Shao Yang, Yellow Autumn, and Wu You, and slowly uttered a few words. ¡°You¡¯re finished.¡± The expressions of the three Soul Formation Heavenly Lords darkened immediately. Then, a fierce light appeared in their eyes. In an instant, their target of attack shockingly shifted to Jiang Chengxuan! Boom! How formidable was the full-force strike of three Soul Formations? In just a moment, the surrounding void was completely sealed. Jiang Chengxuan was suddenly like an insect trapped in amber. Unable to move at all. But at this moment, a hand radiating endless lightning suddenly appeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan. Crack¡ª With a gentle flick of the finger, a streak of lightning struck the Pure Yang Treasure, the Limitless Sun Wheel. With a loud bang, the Limitless Sun Wheel dimmed instantly as if struck by a terrifying blow, spinning backwards in retreat. At the same time, the jade-like hand flicked two fingers again. Shriek- Two streaks of lightning, as if possessing their own consciousness, instantly struck the avatars of Yellow Autumn and Wu You. Their avatars were momentarily frozen, standing dumbfounded in mid-air. Until a moment later. With a whoosh, endless lightning erupted from within their avatars. There was a rumble. The avatars of the two Soul Formation Heavenly Lords immediately exploded into light spots that filled the sky and dissipated. Only then, a figure in a purple dress, with an incredibly graceful silhouette, slowly approached from the direction of Mount Mystic Tai. With each step she took, the surrounding space around her seemed to fold. In a few flashes, she was already in front of Jiang Chengxuan. If not the already emerged Shen Ruyan, then who else could it be? At this moment, she looked at the white hair on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s temples. Two terrifying lightning bolts immediately flashed in her beautiful eyes. The sky itself seemed to sense her rage. The wind howled, and dark clouds gathered. Moreover, purple, red, blue, and silver lightning continuously shuttled back and forth in the clouds. As if foretelling an impending storm. ¡°Husband, leave the rest to me.¡± Without too many words. They already understood each other¡¯s feelings and sacrifices. Swoosh¡­ The spatial seal on Jiang Chengxuan was easily lifted. The next moment, a magnificent bolt of lightning, like the divine thunder from the ninth heaven. Suddenly, a bolt of lightning exploded right above Yellow Autumn¡¯s head. Rumble! Yellow Autumn looked up in horror. He saw a lightning bolt mixed with red, blue, silver, and purple, striking straight down at him. That terrifying divine might almost made him feel as if he was facing three bolts of tribulation lightning at the same time. His hair stood on end at this moment. His divine sense was frantically warning him. Telling him, run, run fast! You can¡¯t withstand this bolt of lightning. You will die! Whoosh¡ª However, just as Yellow Autumn was about to make a move, he was shocked to find that he was completely unable to move. It was just like Jiang Chengxuan earlier, completely sealed by the surrounding space. ¡°How is this possible?¡± Yellow Autumn was terrified in his heart. He was a Soul Formation, having grasped a hint of the laws of space. Yet now, he was sealed by space itself. What an irony! Rumble! Before he could think further, that five-colored bolt of lightning struck directly onto his protective shield. Crack! Instantly, Yellow Autumn¡¯s protective shield, fragile as paper, was easily shattered. Then, that terrifying lightning, capable of extinguishing all life, descended upon Yellow Autumn before he could react. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± A piercing scream suddenly echoed through the sky. Yellow Autumn¡¯s body started to dissolve like a melting candle, rapidly disintegrating. His Primordial Spirit tried to struggle and escape. But before it could leave the body, streaks of lightning, as if alive, with a five-colored glow, shot straight into him from all around. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± A scream that was even more miserable than before sounded. Then, to the horror of all, Yellow Autumn, a mighty Soul Formation Heavenly Lord, was rapidly annihilated by that barrage of lightning. His body and Primordial Spirit were both gone. Like a person trapped in a swamp, no matter how much he struggled, it was futile. He could only sink, until completely vanishing from this world. Whoosh¡ª In an instant, a towering and majestic phantom fell from the nine heavens. An incomparably violent spiritual Qi tide immediately filled the surrounding world. ¡°Fallen¡­ He has fallen.¡± Everyone stared dumbfounded at the scene before them. As if in a dream. They knew that the one who had just fallen was a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord, a top existence in the Nine Essences Cultivation World. In the end, he died just like that, without even having a chance to resist. At this moment, Shao Yang and Wu You were filled with terror. Deep inside, an uncontrollable, immense fear surged. They felt that their strength was almost on par with Yellow Autumn. Even if Shao Yang was slightly stronger, it was not by big margins. Let alone killing Yellow Autumn as effortlessly as Shen Ruyan, even defeating him would take a considerable amount of time. Leave, they must leave immediately! Just as the idea to flee arose in their minds, Shao Yang and Wu You were horrified to see a mass of lightning, flickering in black and white, striking straight towards them. ¡°Yin¡­ Yin Yang Divine Lightning!¡± The faces of Shao Yang and Wu You changed dramatically. At that moment, they no longer cared for anything else. Their figures immediately started to shuttle through the void, attempting to escape the attack range of Shen Ruyan. However, once Shen Ruyan had made her move, how could she possibly let them escape so easily? Almost instantly, Shao Yang and Wu You felt the space around them become incredibly solid. Ripples spread through the void in an instant. Shao Yang and Wu You were still at their original positions. At this moment, both of their faces turned pale. Boom! It was also at this moment that the black and white Yin Yang Divine Lightning suddenly enlarged in their eyes. In a flash, Shao Yang once again brought out his Pure Yang Treasure, the Limitless Sun Wheel. The phantom of a blazing sun rose. Golden flames wrapped around the sun, roaring towards the Yin-Yang Divine Lightning. At the same time. Wu You also brought out his sword. His sword traced a trail of faint light, cutting through the space and aimed a full-powered slash at the Yin-Yang Divine Lightning. Since they couldn¡¯t escape, they would face the enemy head-on. Shriek¡ª However, what neither Shao Yang nor Wu You expected was that following the Yin-Yang Divine Lightning, a sword light, radiating five-colored brilliance and endless thunderbolts, ferociously slashed down. A pitch-black crack suddenly appeared in the void. Immediately after, Shao Yang¡¯s Pure Yang Treasure, the Limitless Sun Wheel, was sent flying. The phantom of the sun also shattered inch by inch under that sword light. There was a loud bang. His body began to disintegrate bit by bit under the endlessly flickering thunderous sword light. ¡°What¡­?¡± Shao Yang¡¯s face was filled with astonishment. He never imagined that he would be the second Soul Formation Heavenly Lord to be slain here. Boom! At the same time. The Yin Yang Divine Lightning that flickered with black and white instantly blew up the sword that Wu You had transformed into. The sword light he had slashed out was also completely engulfed and vanished. Pop¡ª Wu You suddenly spat out a mouthful of charred organ fragments. The light in his eyes quickly extinguished. His sword, at some unknown time, had turned into scrap metal, scattering all over the ground with a clattering sound. He stood there, looking like he wasn¡¯t much affected. But in reality, all the vitality within him had been extinguished. Even his primordial spirit disappeared from this world. Rustle¡ª It was also at this moment that an incomparably violent spiritual Qi tide suddenly surged around. Above the high heavens, a phenomenon of a falling sun and a broken sword appeared. Silence enveloped the surroundings. No one had expected that three Soul Formation Heavenly Lords would fall in such a short span of time. In the Nine Heavens Realm. The seven Heavenly Lords, who were engaged in a battle, suddenly sensed the changes below and cast surprised glances down. Especially Xiao Shenji, Wu Xin, and Luo Tianba. They couldn¡¯t believe that Shao Yang and the others were slain so quickly. After all, these were three Soul Formation Heavenly Lords. Yet, they were slain like chicken, unable to resist at all. By the time they reacted and thought of coming to the rescue, it was already too late. ¡°Hahahahaha!¡± Contrary to Xiao Shenji and the others¡¯ reactions, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame and the rest were ecstatic. Upon confirming that Shen Ruyan had successfully ascended to Soul Formation and had slain three peers in an instant, they were overwhelmed with excitement. As expected of someone who had Heaven Nascent Soul. Having just broken through to Soul Formation, she demonstrated strength comparable to a mid-stage Soul Formation. Killing Heavenly Lords like Shao Yang and the others who were either at the first level or the second was effortlessly easy. In an instant, Xiao Shenji, Wu Xin, and Luo Tianba¡¯s faces turned extremely ugly. The expressions in their eyes kept changing. As they hesitated, unsure whether to stay or leave. Squeak squeak¡ª A terrifying long spear, flickering with endless thunderbolts, suddenly struck straight at them! Chapter 633 - Chapter 633: Ancient Trial Ground Chapter 633: Ancient Trial Ground Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°How dare you!¡± Anger flickered across the faces of Xiao Shenji and the others. In an instant, dazzling law images, as brilliant as the blazing sun, rose behind each of the three. They had never expected that after slaying Shao Yang and the others, Shen Ruyan would dare to attack them directly In an instant, dazzling Dharma Forms, as brilliant as the blazing sun, rose behind each of the three. ¡°I say, you three, have you forgotten about our existence?¡± Just as Xiao Shenji and the others were preparing to confront the incoming thunderbolt long spear, four immensely powerful auras suddenly surged towards them from behind. The expressions of Xiao Shenji and his companions changed instantly. ¡°Damn it!¡± Xiao Shenji and Wu Xin immediately turned around to counter the attack from Heavenly Lord Purple Flame and his group, while Luo Tianba thrust forward with his long spear. There was a buzz. Ripples violently surged through the void. A spear light, akin to a black hole devouring all light, fiercely collided with the thunderbolt long spear. Shriek- Crack¡ª Above the Nine Heavens Realm. A dark, ink-like spear light and the dazzling thunderbolt long spear formed a stark contrast of light and dark. The space itself seemed barely able to withstand such immense force, quickly emitting a series of cracking sounds. In this chorus of shattering noises. The thunderbolt long spear violently tore through the darkness. With a dominating and unrivaled posture, it rapidly annihilated the ink-like spear light, finally shooting towards Luo Tianba. ¡°You b*stard!¡± Luo Tianba was first shocked, then burst into rage. Countless light shadows surged behind him, eventually forming a giant clad in armor, with two long spears crossing and thrusting forward. There was a rumble. The thunderbolt long spear smashed directly onto the two giant spears. In that instant, there was a flash of lightning and a clap of thunder. Luo Tianba¡¯s Dharma Form behind him wobbled. But in the end, the two giant spears managed to withstand the full might of the thunderbolt long spear. However, before he could even catch his breath. Suddenly, a series of whooshing sounds came from the sky. Looking up, there were seven or eight thunderbolt long spears, even more ferocious than the first, shooting towards Luo Tianba and the others. ¡°How¡­¡± The faces of Luo Tianba, Xiao Shenji, and Wu Xin finally changed. They had all seen the power of that first strike very clearly. Especially Luo Tianba. He believed that if he wanted to block one, or even two or three strikes, it should be no problem. However, if there were seven or eight of them, not to mention him, even the strongest among them, Xiao Shenji, would not be able to withstand them. Furthermore, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame and the others were eyeing them covetously. How were they supposed to resist this? ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± At this moment, the three of them no longer hesitated. The void in front of them suddenly opened up and they were about to leave. Shen Ruyan, who was below, seemed to have sensed something. The lightning in her beautiful eyes suddenly surged. She said coldly, ¡°You want to leave? Then leave something for me first.¡± As soon as she finished speaking, her hands quickly formed a seal. There was a rumble. Red, green, yellow, white, and blue light suddenly appeared behind her. Then, the five lights suddenly condensed into one and turned into lightning, bombarding Xiao Shenji and the other two who were trying to escape through space. How fast was the lightning? As soon as the three of them entered the void, they felt a huge threat approaching. This made their expressions change again. Left with no choice, Soul Formation Dharma Forms behind the three of them appeared again. At the same time, they took out their defensive Pure Yang True Treasures. There was a loud bang. The five-colored lightning suddenly exploded. The defensive Pure Yang True Treasure Xiao Shenji and the other two took out quickly dimmed. Even the Soul Formation Dharma Forms they manifested were constantly collapsing. In the end, a five-colored mushroom cloud soared into the sky. When everything dissipated, three defensive Pure Yang True Treasures were left in the Nine Heavens Realm. However, the three defensive Pure Yang True Treasures were already dim. It was obvious that they were damaged to varying degrees. This scene not only shocked everyone present. Even Heavenly Lord Purple Flame and the other three could not hide their shock. They had long known that Shen Ruyan would be very strong after she reached Soul Formation. However, they never expected Shen Ruyan to be powerful to such an extent. Even Xiao Shenji and the other two, who were at the fourth level of Soul Formation, could not withstand her full-powered attack. They chose to escape. It was simply unbelievable. ¡°Thank you, seniors, for coming to help me. I will never forget this favor.¡± When Heavenly Lord Purple Flame and the others descended from the Nine Heavens Realm, Shen Ruyan immediately went forward to express her gratitude. She indeed had reasons to be grateful. If it weren¡¯t for the four of them protecting her just now, she would have had to use that Merit Golden Lotus to get through this human tribulation. Otherwise, she would most likely end up failing. ¡°Fellow Daoist Shen, you are really too polite. As fellow cultivators from the Northern Border, we should naturally help and support each other,¡± said the four Heavenly Lords with a smile. However, Shen Ruyan insisted firmly. She exchanged a glance with Jiang Chengxuan who was standing by her side. Each understood the other¡¯s intentions from their eyes. Shen Ruyan continued, ¡°This time, my Jiang family was fortunate to discover that super-large spirit stone mine and the ancient ruin. As for the spirit stone mine, how about our five families divide it equally? And for the ancient ruin, we can explore it together.¡± Shen Ruyan was clear that genuine gratitude was less about words and more about concrete actions. What she offered now was her attitude towards the four. Clearly, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame and the other three knew that as well. They also exchanged glances, and after reaching some consensus, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame said with a smile: ¡°Fellow Daoist Shen, that spiritual stone mine is located in your Jiang family¡¯s territory. It should belong to your Jiang family. We won¡¯t interfere with that, but as for the ancient ruin¡­¡± At that point, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame and the other three could not help but look in the direction of the ruin. ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, that ancient ruin is what those in the Central Plain mentioned, it should be an ancient trial ground, once used by a major sect to train their younger disciples.¡± ¡°Ancient trial ground?¡± Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes lit up. At that moment, countless memories flashed through her mind. Finally, she said, ¡°Is there some sort of restriction there? Can cultivators like us, who have reached Soul Formation, not enter?¡± Heavenly Lord Purple Flame nodded at Shen Ruyan¡¯s words. ¡°If things go as expected, that should be the case. It seems that Fellow Daoist Shen has some understanding of such places.¡± Heavenly Lord Purple Flame, Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain, Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang, and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. Then, they all rushed towards the entrance of the ancient ruin. Buzz! As they expected. Just as their figures nearly reached the entrance of the ruin, a force embodying certain rules formed a circle of gentle ripples, blocking them all from entering. ¡°It seems that this place is indeed as we guessed. Perhaps only cultivators below Soul Formation can enter.¡± Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean said regretfully. Such a place, if he said he had no interest in it, that would obviously be a lie. Unfortunately, due to their cultivation realm, he and the others, including Shen Ruyan, obviously no longer had the opportunity. However, Jiang Chengxuan and the other cultivators, who had not yet ascended to Soul Formation, might not be repelled by the ancient trial ground. Jiang Chengxuan looked at the entrance of the ruin, pondering for a moment before speaking. ¡°Then let me go in first to take a look.¡± ¡°Husband¡­¡± Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes clearly showed a hint of worry. After all, no one could guarantee whether there would be any fatal dangers inside. If Jiang Chengxuan were to enter, what if he encountered an accident? Wouldn¡¯t it be dangerous? Seeming to perceive his partner¡¯s concern, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but smile reassuringly: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, wife. You know very well what I am capable of. Even if something unexpected happens, I have the ability to handle it. Besides, since this ruin has appeared near our Jiang family, we must clarify what it is, no matter what.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Shen Ruyan knew she really couldn¡¯t stop him. She thought for a moment and said, ¡°Then you must be careful. If you can¡¯t, come out first. We can discuss and handle any situation that arises.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. After saying this, he greeted the four Heavenly Lords present and then no longer hesitated. His figure flashed, and he swiftly moved towards the entrance of the ruin. This time, the ruin seemed to recognize that Jiang Chengxuan was not a Soul Formation cultivator and indeed did not stop him from entering. A twisting ripple swept over, and Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure suddenly disappeared from everyone¡¯s sight. Buzz! It felt as if he had passed through some kind of membrane. However, his vision seemed to be obscured by a mysterious power. Then, a mechanical voice echoed in his ears. ¡°Detection of a trial participant entering, meeting the standards of the trial. Do you wish to participate in the trial?¡± Just as he heard this, the voice in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s ears suddenly sounded again. However, this time, the voice carried a different meaning ¨C it seemed eager, hesitant, and confused. But ultimately, it reverted to the mechanical tone. ¡°Attention! Attention! Attention! Detection of no controller in this area. Trial participant, do you wish to challenge for controller privileges? Please respond within ten breaths. Ten, nine, eight, seven¡­¡± Suddenly, a somewhat urgent countdown voice rang again in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s ears.. Chapter 634 - Chapter 634: Clone Jiang Chengxuan Chapter 634: Clone Jiang Chengxuan Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan truly didn¡¯t expect such an encounter upon entering this place. He almost thought he had come across a second system. However, the countdown in front of him quickly brought him back to his senses. Without much hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan immediately chose to take on the challenge. Buzz! At the moment he made the decision to challenge, he suddenly felt his body enveloped by a strange force, similar to the dizziness experienced when using a super-large cross-region teleportation array. When he looked up again, he found himself in a dense jungle. Before he could fully react, a rustling sound came from not far away. Then, ten early-stage Qi refinement beasts, known as Leopard Hounds, appeared in front of him. Jiang Chengxuan recognized them at a glance as the most troublesome beasts at this stage of cultivation, a type of hybrid monster. ¡°Challenge the first level, slay ten Leopard Hounds.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Is this a stage-by-stage challenge? Jiang Chengxuan was puzzled. At the same time, he felt something was odd. As a peak Nascent Soul cultivator, capable of clashing with Soul Formation Heavenly Lords, he now had to ¡°fight¡± against ten early-stage Qi Refinement beasts. He didn¡¯t know quite what to say. [Ding.] However, just as these thoughts flashed through his mind, a familiar system voice sounded in his mind. [System mission issued. Host, please complete a hundred trial challenges.] Huh? If I didn¡¯t pay attention, I would have thought that the voice here had sent me a message again. ROAR! Not giving Jiang Chengxuan much time to ponder, shortly after the mechanical voice ended, the ten Leopard Hounds, as if they had found something delicious, immediately drooled a yellow-green liquid. After roaring at Jiang Chengxuan, they lunged at him together. Huh? Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan did not rush to act but allowed the ten Leopard Hounds to collide with him, after which they exploded into a cloud of blood mist. In that instant, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes suddenly narrowed. Because he clearly saw that after the bodies of the Leopard Hounds were shattered into a cloud of blood mist, they quickly turned into dots of light and dissipated. These creatures didn¡¯t really exist. So, what about me now? Am I here in my true form, or am I just a consciousness, like those Leopard Hounds? As a cultivator at the peak of Nascent Soul, Jiang Chengxuan should not have such doubts. But a certain intuition told him that he was not here in his true form at this moment. If that¡¯s the case, it¡¯s quite horrifying. What kind of power could deceive even a cultivator at the peak of Nascent Soul like him? Jiang Chengxuan had no more time to think as ten mid-stage Qi Refinement beasts suddenly appeared from the depths of the jungle right after the ten early-stage Leopard Hounds had all collided and perished against him. Jiang Chengxuan was speechless. It really was a step-by-step challenge. ROAR! Just like the Leopard Hounds, these ten mid-stage Qi Refinement beasts also all perished upon colliding with him. After the death of these ten mid-stage beasts, what appeared next were ten late-stage Qi Refinement beasts. This time. Jiang Chengxuan almost understood. It seemed that each challenge would involve facing ten opponents at a time, with the difficulty gradually increasing, until he either failed or succeeded. And indeed, as Jiang Chengxuan had anticipated, after the death of the ten late-stage Qi Refinement beasts, what appeared in front of him were ten early-stage Foundation Establishment beasts. Moreover, the environment around Jiang Chengxuan changed from a jungle to a desert. Just like that. Jiang Chengxuan continued his challenge. From early-stage Foundation Establishment beasts to early-stage Golden Core beasts, then to early-stage Nascent Soul beasts, and even peak Nascent Soul beasts, he faced no difficulties. Even against ten peak Nascent Soul beasts, Jiang Chengxuan could easily slay them all with his current strength. But, after he simultaneously killed ten peak Nascent Soul beasts, what appeared in front of him was a person. And that person was none other than Jiang Chengxuan himself! At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression finally carried a hint of seriousness. He clearly felt a threat emanating from his counterpart. He also received a message from the mechanical voice. This time, it was the final challenge of his trial ¨C to defeat the version of himself standing before him. Whoosh¡ª In an instant, the opposite Jiang Chengxuan summoned a flying sword. And that flying sword was none other than one of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s own intrinsic True Treasure, the Golden Void Sword. Can even my own treasures be replicated? With that thought, he realized that the divine powers and techniques could probably be replicated too. Just as this thought crossed his mind, he saw the opposite Jiang Chengxuan suddenly pull out a long saber from the void and slashed it straight towards him. It was the divine power, the Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven-Slaying Saber! BOOM! The two sabers collided in mid-air, instantly unleashing an extremely powerful saber qi. Accompanied by this, there seemed to be an aura of life and death intertwining and surrounding each other. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression changed dramatically. In the midst of the air, a deep sound resembling the dive of a fighter jet thundered. Behind him, the clone Jiang Chengxuan had already activated the Roc Speed, harnessing the power of the Dragon and Elephant, and ferociously slammed towards him. ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± Crackling sounds came from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body. In the next moment, his body tempering technique was activated fully. Two figures, like giant mountains, collided in the air relentlessly, fist against flesh. They engaged in a barbaric and fierce battle, the most brutal skirmish imaginable. BANG! Suddenly, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure was sent flying by a punch. However, before he was struck, he delivered a ferocious roundhouse kick to the clone Jiang Chengxuan, sending his body flying sideways. BOOM! BOOM! Two loud crashes were heard, and several mountains in the vicinity collapsed thunderously. Amidst the rising dust and debris, the two formidable figures collided again. This time, they both wielded their intrinsic True Treasure, the Deep Earth Halberd. CLANG! CLANG! Sparks flew everywhere. The two halberds collided thousands of times in a single breath. Mountains toppled, trees shattered, and the ground below cracked open, forming vast, bottomless ravines. However, as the battle continued, Jiang Chengxuan began to sense something amiss. The clone seemed to possess an endless supply of strength. After such a prolonged fight, it showed no signs of exhaustion. Its Dharmic power, breath, and strength remained at their peak, whereas Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s physical and Dharmic power started to wane. He even suspected that if the battle continued for days or weeks, the clone¡¯s Dharmic and physical power wouldn¡¯t diminish in the slightest. This was a severe disadvantage. If this were the case, it would be impossible for him to defeat the clone, whose Dharmic and physical powers were limitless and whose strength matched his own. The only possibility of overcoming the clone was to master a technique that the clone hadn¡¯t yet learned, but such a feat was easier said than done. But how could this be so easy? Gradually. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s aura began to weaken. He shifted from offense to defense. While this reduced his expenditure of energy, his situation became increasingly dire. Rumble! Flames soared into the sky. Jiang Chengxuan was sent flying hundreds of kilometers by the sudden explosion. No, I can¡¯t continue like this. If this continued, I would definitely lose. Suddenly, Jiang Chengxuan was struck with an idea. The next moment, he suddenly closed his eyes. Images of the previous battles flashed through his mind. Gradually, the images seemed to form a pattern. In such a state, the content of the Heavenly Calculation Technique suddenly appeared in his mind. A mysterious aura suddenly appeared on his body. ¡°Wait, I could have been more aggressive in the fight just now,¡± he thought. ¡°In the previous clash, I could have taken advantage of his attack gap to activate the Roc Speed and land a fatal blow. And in the battle before that, if my power had been more balanced, I wouldn¡¯t have been hit by his strike.¡± Suddenly. Jiang Chengxuan reopened his eyes, the depth of his pupils now flickering with two silver-white lights. He seemed like a high-speed calculating machine, quickly running through 276 potential countermeasures to the current situation in his mind, finally locking on the forty-ninth one. BANG! The Five Elements Aureola in front of Jiang Chengxuan flickered. Just as it was about to collapse, he suddenly flew close to the ground. In his hands, he condensed a Yin and Yang Divine Flame, which he threw out while simultaneously casting one, two, three, four, five, six, twenty-eight¡­ a total of twenty-eight Level 5 spells in an instant. Boom, boom, boom! In the distant sky, continuous flames rose. The clone Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure was completely engulfed by the flames of the more than twenty spells, coupled with the Yin and Yang Divine Flame. At that moment, within those spells, a wisp of golden flame seemed to be ignited. It rapidly contacted and merged with the Yin and Yang Divine Flame, then exploded with an extremely unstable and terrifying energy. This highly unstable energy caused the clone Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression to change drastically. However, before he could react, the three intermingling flames collided in a manner far more frightening, powerful, and explosive than anything seen before. They erupted right in front of the clone Jiang Chengxuan with an overwhelming force, creating a spectacular and terrifying explosion.. Chapter 635 - Chapter 635: Reward, Five Elements True Technique Chapter 635: Reward, Five Elements True Technique Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Boom, boom, boom! A series of terrifying explosions echoed continuously. The clone Jiang Chengxuan, despite his formidable physical resilience, suffered severe damage under the onslaught of such attacks. He spat out a mouthful of golden blood. The aura around him became unstable. Whoosh¡ª At that moment, a sword light, coming from an extremely cunning angle, suddenly appeared behind him, perfectly aimed at the clone Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s retreating figure. It was as if the clone had intentionally collided with the incoming sword light. Puff! The golden tip of the sword emerged from the clone Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s chest. In an instant, his body, like a shattered sandcastle, disintegrated into light and vanished. Buzz! It was only at this moment that Jiang Chengxuan, with his eyes shining a silvery-white, slowly materialized from the void. Gradually, the silver-white light in his eyes faded. However, he suddenly felt an intense dizziness in his head, his Nascent Soul within felt weakened, and a strong wave of fatigue washed over his spirit. This appeared to be the aftereffect of extricating himself from the intense state he had been in. Such severe mental exhaustion was indeed a result of the divine power evolved from the Heavenly Calculation Technique. This state could be considered a special condition in which Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s entire being entered a state of absolute calm. In this state, his control over the battlefield and ability to respond to changes were significantly enhanced, especially in predicting the enemy¡¯s next moves, which seemed almost terrifyingly accurate. Jiang Chengxuan named this state derived from the Heavenly Calculation Technique as ¡°Shenbian,¡± meaning a god-like ability to adapt and respond. However, the consumption of mental and Primordial Spirit in this state was immense. He knew clearly that if the battle had continued for another twenty breaths, he would have suffered irreversible damage to his spirit and Primordial Spirit. If it lasted fifty breaths, by the time ¡°Shenbian¡± ended, his soul might have been on the brink of collapse. So. Upon employing the ¡°Shenbian¡±, Jiang Chengxuan knew he had to keep the battle within a certain time frame. Fortunately, in the state of ¡°Shenbian,¡± his ability to calculate and predict any situation reached an incredibly fearsome level. He was acutely aware of his limits and would not inadvertently exceed them. It wasn¡¯t an exaggeration to say that grasping ¡°Shenbian¡± from the Heavenly Calculation Technique was a tremendous breakthrough for him. Buzz! Just then, Jiang Chengxuan noticed his surroundings beginning to fade away. A flash of light engulfed him, and when he regained his vision, he found himself in a grand palace. The palace was spacious, with a solitary high platform suspended in the air. After surveying the area and confirming there was no danger, Jiang Chengxuan flew towards the platform. Buzz! As soon as he arrived at the high platform, Jiang Chengxuan felt a message suddenly swarming towards him from the high platform. From this message, he received all the details about this trial ground and learned how to control it. It seemed that the voice he had heard before wasn¡¯t misleading him. Successfully completing the challenge granted him the right to control this place. Jiang Chengxuan learned that each time this trial ground opened, it could accommodate a maximum of three thousand people and required a fifty-year interval between each opening. He wouldn¡¯t need to manage it personally; as long as he didn¡¯t object, the trial ground would continue to operate according to this schedule. Sure enough. Such a trial ground had little attraction for cultivators above Soul Formation, but it was highly appealing to those below. Even for Jiang Chengxuan, it held significant value. He understood that the challenges faced in this trial ground were not experienced by one¡¯s true self, meaning that death within this space wasn¡¯t real. Instead, failure would simply result in being expelled from this space. Who wouldn¡¯t be attracted to a place where they could experience life-and-death battles without the risk of actual death? Most importantly, the Jiang family controlled this place, and Jiang Chengxuan, as its master, could use it to train his disciples. Once the news about this space spread throughout the Nine Essences Cultivation World, cultivators all around the world would also be drawn to such a place where they could train in life-and-death combat. This would hold true even for Nascent Soul Perfected Lords and grand Nascent Soul cultivators. Their next consideration was simply how to effectively manage this newfound tool. With these thoughts in mind, Jiang Chengxuan wasted no time and immediately initiated his second challenge. As the controller of this trial ground, he was naturally not restricted by the rules of this place. Theoretically, he could undertake as many challenges as he wished, provided the realm had enough energy to support his endeavors. After all, operating such a place required substantial energy, and the fifty-year interval between openings was meant to accumulate this energy. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s participation in the trials was solely to complete the tasks assigned by the system. Thus, the challenges he initiated were of the most basic level, facing opponents in Qi Refinement. [Ding.] After some time, Jiang Chengxuan completed his hundred trials. The system timely announced his achievement. [Congratulations, host. You have completed 100 trial challenges. You have obtained the Soul Formation section of the Five Elements Spirit Technique, one Tribulation Avoidance Pearl, and one Deduction Bead.] Jiang Chengxuan really did not expect the rewards this time to be so generous. There was no need to mention the Deduction Bead. As for the Tribulation Avoidance Pearl, it was exactly what he needed most at the moment. With this pearl, he could ascend to Soul Formation without anyone noticing, thus avoiding the human tribulation. At that time, he might be able to give some people a ¡°surprise.¡± Additionally, and most importantly, was the main cultivation technique he would be practicing next, the Five Elements True Technique. However, Jiang Chengxuan noticed that the system didn¡¯t reward him with Soul Formation section of the Five Elements True Technique, but the Soul Formation section of the Five Elements Spirit Technique. Did the name of the technique change after reaching Soul Formation stage? To confirm this, he only needed to take a look at the contents of the Five Elements Spirit Technique to know. Thinking of this, Jiang Chengxuan did not hesitate and immediately obtained all the content of the Soul Formation section of the Five Elements Spirit Technique through the system. A moment later. A look of enlightenment appeared on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face. As he had suspected, the Five Elements Spirit Technique awarded by the system corresponded to the continuation of the Five Elements True Technique. In other words, after reaching the Soul Formation stage, the technique was no longer called the Five Elements True Technique but had transformed into the Five Elements Spirit Technique. Moreover, this cultivation technique had changed from being mediocre to extremely mysterious. There were a total of five corresponding divine powers. Moreover, the power of every divine power was very unfathomable. They corresponded to the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. This made Jiang Chengxuan suddenly realize something. In the Nine Essences Cultivation WOrld, the Five Elements True Technique had contents only up to the Nascent Soul Chapter. There was never any mention of subsequent chapters for Soul Formation, which could be another reason why the technique was considered mediocre by everyone. Jiang Chengxuan was fortunate to receive the complete Soul Formation Chapter of this technique from the system. Otherwise, he would have had to deduce it himself using the Heavenly Calculation Technique. After organizing his thoughts and rewards, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t linger in the trial ground and soon left. Upon arriving outside, Shen Ruyan greeted him with concern. ¡°Husband, how did it go? Are you alright?¡± Jiang Chengxuan immediately smiled and nodded. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m fine.¡± Then, he looked at Shen Ruyan and the four Heavenly Lords. ¡°Ruyan, and seniors, your guess was right. This place is indeed a trial ground left behind by the ancient times.¡± As he spoke, he did not hide anything and immediately explained the situation inside to everyone. Including the fact that he had become the controller of this trial ground. He wasn¡¯t worried about being envied as those who needed to know about this place were already aware. For those who coveted this place, whether or not Jiang Chengxuan was the controller meant very little. The most important thing was still their own strength. As long as one was strong enough, it would naturally not be a problem to protect this trial ground and the super-large spiritual stone mine that appeared with it. And vice versa. Heavenly Lord Purple Flame, Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean, and the others were stunned. They didn¡¯t expect that Jiang Chengxuan would actually obtain such an opportunity after entering the trial ground. Clearly, they all knew very well how extraordinary a place Jiang Chengxuan had obtained was to their Jiang family. Then, Jiang Chengxuan said to the Heavenly Lords, ¡°Seniors, from now on, every time this trial ground opens, I will give your sect 200 free spots to enter this trial ground. What do you think?¡± While two hundred free spots might seem small compared to the total of three thousand spots available each time, it¡¯s important to remember that this trial ground essentially belonged to Jiang Chengxuan. He had full authority over whom to grant access, and these two hundred spots were free and would continue indefinitely. This was a gesture of gratitude for the previous favors from the four Heavenly Lords. Otherwise, he would never have freely offered such access, considering his own family might need all the available spots. Why did he have to give it to others? And for free. Heavenly Lord Purple Flame and the other three clearly knew that as well. Heavenly Lord Purple Flame smiled. ¡°I have no objections. I should be thanking you for offering two hundred free spots to my Purple Sun Palace..¡± Chapter 636 - Chapter 636: Danger in the Southern Wilderness Chapter 636: Danger in the Southern Wilderness Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing Heavenly Lord Purple Flame¡¯s words, the other three Heavenly Lords present had no objections and thanked Jiang Chengxuan. They were obviously people who knew what was good for them. They knew that Jiang Chengxuan was already very generous to be willing to give them 200 spots. After that, the group chatted for a while more. Heavenly Lord Purple Flame and the others did not stay any longer and bade farewell. Three days later. The cultivators of the Jiang family, the Purple Sun Palace, the Hidden Sword Palace, the Everlasting Palace, and the Black Sea Pavilion entered the trial ground in order. According to the rules, every time the trial ground opened, it would last for a month. In this month, how much the people who entered would gain would depend on themselves. As it turned out, this trial ground was indeed used to nurture cultivators in ancient times. By the time the trial ground closed, everyone who had entered had obtained great benefits. Over 30% of the participants achieved breakthroughs, and even those who didn¡¯t still accumulated enough foundation, either grasping new techniques or advancing their divine powers. In short, when those who entered the trial ground came out, they all felt that this trip was not in vain. In addition, it was worth mentioning that in the following period of time, when the Jiang family began to excavate that super-large spiritual stone mine, they suddenly discovered that there seemed to be a Level 6 spiritual vein buried in the depths of this super-large spiritual stone mine. This news shocked Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. The two of them immediately entered the super-large spiritual stone mine. After some exploration, the two of them finally confirmed that the Jiang family¡¯s disciples¡¯ previous discovery was not wrong. In the depths of this super-large spiritual stone mine, there was indeed a Level 6 spiritual vein buried. This prompted Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to decide to connect Mount Mystic Tai where the Jiang family was located to this Level 6 spiritual vein and open up the passageway between the two. In other words, they wanted to expand the entire Jiang family¡¯s territory. This super-large spiritual stone mine, this Level 6 spiritual vein, and the trial ground would all be included. This would obviously be of great help to Jiang Chengxuan when he broke through to Soul Formation. ¡°Now, with this Level 6 spiritual vein, you don¡¯t have to worry about spiritual Qi shortage anymore when you try to advance to Soul Formation.¡± Shen Ruyan smiled at Jiang Chengxuan and said happily. After all, they had used up most of their supreme-grade spirit stones when Shen Ruyan broke through to Soul Formation. It was obviously not enough to support Jiang Chengxuan to break through to Soul Formation. Even if they currently had such a huge spiritual stone mine, However, it was also impossible to dig up enough supreme-grade spirit stones in a short period of time. ¡°Yes.¡± Jiang Chengxuan also smiled and nodded. ¡°After we expand the range of Mount Mystic Tai to this place, I can almost begin my seclusion.¡± Shen Ruyan was excited by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words. ¡°Husband, are you¡­?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded again. ¡°If nothing goes wrong, this will be the opportunity for me to break through to Soul Formation.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Shen Ruyan was pleasantly surprised. However, she quickly thought of something and could not help but smile bitterly. ¡°Then, I¡¯m afraid we¡¯ll have to continue troubling Purple Flame and Senior Xuan Yang this time.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need.¡± However, Jiang Chengxuan shook his head. ¡°This time, I should be able to avoid the human tribulation after breaking through to Soul Formation.¡± ¡°Hmm? Husband, you want to¡­¡± Shen Ruyan subconsciously thought that Jiang Chengxuan was planning to use the Golden Lotus of Merit. However, Jiang Chengxuan shook his head again and said, ¡°I also obtained some treasures in the trial ground this time. Wife, look at what this is.¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan had already taken out the Tribulation Avoidance Pearl he had obtained from the system. Looking at the Tribulation Avoidance Pearl, Shen Ruyan suddenly remembered something. She couldn¡¯t help but say in surprise, ¡°Could this be the Tribulation Avoidance Pearl we once used back then?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, that¡¯s it.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded. ¡°With this, I don¡¯t even need to use the Golden Lotus of Merit to survive this human tribulation.¡± Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but smile in relief. With this Tribulation Avoidance Pearl, the human tribulation that her husband needed to experience to advance to Soul Formation would definitely be foolproof. As the couple was talking to each other, a huge commotion had already been stirred up in the Eastern End and the Central Plain. No one expected that mighty Soul Formation Heavenly Lords would perish in the Northern Border, a place considered ¡®a remote and backward region¡¯. What¡¯s more, even the Soul Formation Heavenly Lords of the Great Ling Imperial Palace and the Heaven¡¯s Gate Sect did not fare well in the Northern Border this time. Not to mention the injuries sustained by Xiao Shenji and his two companions, they even had to abandon their Level 6 Pure Yang defensive treasures behind. It was truly a complete and utter defeat. At this moment. Inside a grand imperial palace in the Central Plain. A figure, seated high on the imperial throne and emanating a terrifying and intimidating aura, slowly spoke. ¡°Second Uncle, it¡¯s about time to bring the Southern Wilderness under our control. This time, you will join forces with Fourth Uncle and General Luo to completely take over the Southern Wilderness. After dealing with the Southern Wilderness, send a message to the Sect of Infinite Boundaries of the Western Desert to ask what their intentions are. If they are willing to cooperate, so be it. If not, then they too have no reason to continue existing.¡± ¡°Yes, Your Majesty!¡± A middle-aged man, who bore a slight resemblance to Xiao Shenji, nodded in agreement. He quickly left the palace with his people. Throughout the entire conversation, neither of them mentioned the Northern Border. Because it was no longer necessary. Since they had given the other party a chance which was not taken, there was no need to give another. Once they annihilate the Supreme Celestial Sect of the Southern Wilderness and take control of the Western Desert, the remaining Northern Border will be like fish in a barrel, with nowhere to escape and no chance of causing any trouble. A few years later. In the Southern Wilderness. A fleet of battleships rapidly approached the domain governed by the Supreme Celestial Sect. Disciples from the major sects of the Eastern End and Central Plain swarmed like locusts, instantly converging on the domain of the Supreme Celestial Sect. In an instant, the clouds of war completely enveloped the entire sky. The terrifying aura and oppressive atmosphere made all the native cultivators of the Southern Wilderness who felt and saw this unconsciously show a look of horror on their faces. What¡­ what exactly do they want to do? Could it be that they intend to tear up the agreement and carry out a final siege against us, the native cultivators of the Southern Wilderness? In the Ice Jade Palace. An Qinyao looked at the distant sky, at the army of cultivators continuously pressing into the core area of the Supreme Celestial Sect, her eyes filled with unease. She turned to her senior sister Wu Bingyun beside her, her voice tinged with a bit of trepidation: ¡°Senior sister, are the Eastern End and Central Plain really going to make a move against the Supreme Celestial Sect?¡± As soon as she spoke, An Qinyao suddenly realized that her voice had become incredibly hoarse without her noticing.¡± Clearly, she too was shaken by everything that was happening before her eyes. Wu Bingyun looked at her and couldn¡¯t help but sigh inwardly. Just as she was about to say something, a beam of light suddenly approached from the distance. The aura of this light was incredibly strong. As it drew near, Wu Bingyun and An Qinyao¡¯s expressions changed drastically. Fortunately, at that moment, a familiar voice came from the light. ¡°Fairy Wu, my Shifu has ordered you to leave the Southern Wilderness with me immediately and head to the Northern Border.¡± Accompanied by that voice, Perfected Lord Nether Star appeared. Seeing him, Wu Bingyun and An Qinyao couldn¡¯t help but look stunned. Wu Bingyun said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Nether Star, what does Senior Scripture Abyss intend to¡­?¡± Perfected Lord Nether Star shook his head with a dejected expression. ¡°We can¡¯t do anything. My Shifu asked us to try our best to preserve our strength. We have to go as far as possible. Fairy Wu, hurry up and make the arrangements. We only have ten minutes.¡± Hearing this, Wu Bingyun and An Qinyao finally realized the seriousness of the problem. The two of them did not dare to hesitate anymore and immediately gathered their disciples, preparing to leave with Perfected Lord Nether Star. Similar things happened in many other places. However, some were a bit slow to react or were not quick enough in their actions. Before they could fully initiate their evacuation, they were surrounded by the cultivators from the Eastern End and Central Plain. BOOM! At this moment. In the sky. Suddenly, four figures shone with blazing light. One of them. Dressed in a Confucian robe, wearing a tall crown, and holding a book in his hand, he looked towards the three people opposite with a cold expression. ¡°Xiao Shencong, and Luo Tianba, I didn¡¯t expect it to be you.¡± Xiao Shencong, wearing a brocade yellow robe of the Great Ling Imperial Palace, also had a cold look in his eyes. ¡°Scripture Abyss, you should have known that it was impossible for you to defend the cultivation world of the Southern Wilderness alone. Today, we can give you a chance. Give up resisting and submit to our Central Plain. We might be able to spare your life.¡± ¡°Humph¡­¡± Heavenly Lord Scripture Abyss snorted. ¡°Such psychological tactics are unnecessary between you and me. What I want to know now is, how exactly did you bypass the backlash of the contract we signed initially?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t need to know that.¡± Xiao Shencong replied calmly. ¡°Why ask so much when you are about to die?¡± ¡°Oh, really?¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the four figures in the sky collided. In an instant, an endless might swept in all directions. The sky instantly became dazzling.. Chapter 637 - Chapter 637: The Decision of the Sect of Infinite Boundaries Chapter 637: The Decision of the Sect of Infinite Boundaries Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After a long time. Where the four individuals clashed, a gigantic black hole suddenly appeared. Violent and chaotic energy surged within it. Within hundreds of thousands of miles around, everything was turned into a desolate white land. The spiritual Qi vanished, and all living beings were extinguished. ¡°Arghh!¡± Luo Tianba suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood. His entire body was covered with dense cracks. Like cracked porcelain, it seemed as if a gentle touch would cause him to shatter at any moment. The remaining Xiao Shencong and the person from Heaven¡¯s Gate Sec, Daoist Shang Tong, were not much better off. More or less, they had suffered some serious injuries. ¡°It¡¯s unexpected, Heavenly Lord Scripture Abyss, not only is his cultivation nearing the fourth level of Soul Formation, but I also didn¡¯t expect him to be so decisive. This battle hadn¡¯t lasted long, and he already chose to self-destruct. If we hadn¡¯t prepared for all contingencies in advance, you and I would be in an even worse state now.¡± Daoist Shang Tong spoke with a slightly pale face. Hearing his words, Xiao Shencong glanced at Luo Tianba and said, ¡°General Luo, why don¡¯t you leave the rest to me and Fellow Daoist Shang Tong? You¡¯ve been injured consecutively this time. You should go back and recuperate first.¡± Indeed. Luo Tianba had first been seriously injured in the Northern Border by Shen Ruyan. Now, rushing to the Southern Wilderness, he was almost killed by the self-destruction of Scripture Abyss. If he had not used one of his trump cards at the critical moment, it would have been very difficult for him to continue standing here. He didn¡¯t try to be stubborn, and upon hearing this, he nodded. ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then I¡¯ll return to the Central Plain first. The rest I leave in the capable hands of Second Prince and Daoist Shang Tong.¡± Having said this, Luo Tianba no longer hesitated. Ripples of space opened in front of him. He disappeared from the spot. Soon. The news about the fall of Heavenly Lord Scripture Abyss, the destruction of the Supreme Celestial Sect, and the entire Southern Wilderness falling into the hands of the Eastern End and Central Plain spread throughout the entire Nine Essences Cultivation World. Such a significant event immediately attracted high attention from both the Western Desert and Northern Border. Especially the Sect of Infinite Boundaries. Not long ago, they had received a message from the Central Plain. They were given a choice to submit to the Great Ling Imperial Palace and accept their governance and orders. This caused all of the cultivators of the Sect of Infinite Boundaries to feel angry and aggrieved, but they also felt an inexplicable sense of unease and fear. After all, after the enemy occupied the cultivation world of the Southern Wilderness, the closest to them was the Western Desert. If the Sect of Infinite Boundaries refused to comply, the consequences were predictable. The forces of the Eastern End and Central Plain would definitely not tolerate the existence of the Sect of Infinite Boundaries. Perhaps¡­ Not perhaps but most certainly, they would launch an attack to remove this thorn in the Western Desert. At this moment. In the meeting hall of the Sect of Infinite Boundaries. The atmosphere was extremely oppressive. More than ten Nascent Soul Perfected Lords were arguing and expressing their opinions. Broadly speaking, their opinions were divided into two camps. One camp believed that the Sect of Infinite Boundaries should maintain its interests and independence, and must not compromise with the Eastern End and the Central Plain. The other camp believed that they should recognize reality. It was impossible for the Sect of Infinite Boundaries to resist the alliance of the Eastern End and the Central Plain. If they insisted on resisting, they would only end up becoming the second Supreme Celestial Sect. At this moment. At the head of the meeting hall, two Soul Formation ancestors who had not yet expressed their opinions, Dongfang Tianxing and Murong Xian, suddenly cleared their throats. In an instant, the originally noisy hall immediately became silent. Murong Xian looked at Dongfang Tianxing and smiled, saying, ¡°Husband, it¡¯s best for you to decide on this matter. Whatever the outcome, I will support you unconditionally.¡± Just like Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. The two Soul Formation Ancestors of the Sect of Infinite Boundaries were also Dao companions. After countless long years of cultivation and trials, they both finally reached Soul Formation. This was a story often talked about in the past. Hearing Murong Xian¡¯s words, Dongfang Tianxing nodded slightly and then turned to the crowd, saying, ¡°I already know your thoughts. But have you considered one thing? If our sect completely surrenders and submits to the Great Ling Imperial Palace, will they then ask us to attack the Northern Border?¡± With these words from Dongfang Tianxing, the expressions of many in the hall changed, as they already knew the answer: they would. The Great Ling Imperial Palace, or rather, the major sects of the Central Plain and Eastern End, would definitely expect the Sect of Infinite Boundaries to lead the charge in an assault on the Northern Border. This led to another question. Was the Northern Border really that easy to deal with? After all, everyone was clear about what had happened before. The Eastern End and the Central Plain used a special method to send six Soul Formation Heavenly Lords to the cultivation world of the Northern border. And what happened? Three dead and three wounded. This included Xiao Shenji and Wu Xin, two mid-stage Soul Formation cultivators. Even Luo Tianba was almost at the fourth level. Not to mention the fact that there were also three Heavenly Lords who were at the first and second level of the Soul Formation. If such a lineup was used to attack the Sect of Infinite Boundaries¡­ Dongfang Tianxing and Murong Xian believed that they could not resist no matter what. Yet in the Northern Border, these six were utterly defeated. The three Soul Formation Heavenly Lords from the Eastern End died in battle. Xiao Shenji and the others were left in a terrible state, injured and having to leave their Pure Yang treasures behind in the northern lands. Most importantly, all this was due to just one person: Shen Ruyan, the consort of the Lord of the state of Jiang in the Northern Border. She had just broken through to Soul Formation and already possessed such formidable power. One could imagine how terrifying her strength would be if she was given a little more time. Moreover, her Dao companion Jiang Chengxuan was also an extraordinary talent and a freak. At the peak of Nascent Soul, he was able to battle three Heavenly Lords from the Eastern End simultaneously, buying enough time for his wife¡¯s breakthrough. Such an individual, once he also reached Soul Formation, would undoubtedly be as powerful as Shen Ruyan, if not stronger. What would be the outcome if the Sect of Infinite Boundaries really clashed with them? Everyone involuntarily felt a trace of fear in their eyes. Clearly. They had already realized that if they really had to go against the Northern Border, it would not be much different from going against the Eastern End and the Central Plain. This was because be it the Northern Border, the Eastern End, or the Central Plain, they were all existences that the Sect of Infinite Boundaries could not contend with. Therefore, it might be better to join forces with the Northern Border to see if they could collectively resist the Eastern End and the Central Plain. At least in that way, the Sect of Infinite Boundaries could maintain its independence and not be subject to the control or restrictions of any party. Upon hearing this, a middle-aged man named Tuoba Ye turned towards Dongfang Tianxing and Murong Xian, respectfully clasping his fists and saying, ¡°Ancestors, it seems that joining forces with the Northern Border is the only viable option for our sect. May I suggest that I represent our sect to go to the Northern Border and discuss the alliance against the Eastern End and the Central Plain?¡± His suggestion stirred the other cultivators present, and soon, seven or eight of them stood up, agreeing with Tuoba Ye¡¯s proposal. Seeing this, Dongfang Tianxing smiled. He said, ¡°I had already sent Xianlan to the Northern Border several years ago for this matter. I will inform her of our decision and have her further negotiate with the Soul Formation forces there.¡± ¡°What? Junior Sister Shui has already gone to the Northern Border?¡± The news took Tuoba Ye and the others by surprise. Previously, they had thought that Shui Xianlan, Perfected Lord Glowleaf, and the others had disappeared because they had gone out to search for some fortuitous opportunity. Unexpectedly, they went to the Northern Border. Moreover, they kept it a secret so well that no one had found out about it. As expected of their ancestors who had thought of all possibilities ahead. For a moment, Tuoba Ye and the others looked at Dongfang Tianxing and Murong Xian with respect and admiration. At this moment, Dongfang Tianxing said again, ¡°Of course, this concerns the alliance of the two regions. Relying solely on Xianlan and the others is not sufficient. After this, I will personally visit the Northern Border to discuss the matter in more detail.¡± At the same time. Mount Mystic Tai of the Jiang family. At this moment, the range of Mount Mystic Tai had already expanded to thousands of kilometers from its original foundation. It included the super-large spiritual stone mine, the Level 6 spiritual vein, and the trial ground. It was also at this moment that Jiang Chengxuan sensed that the opportunity to advance to Soul Formation had arrived. He did not hesitate at all. After informing Shen Ruyan of the situation, he used the special cultivation space that the system had given him. At this time, news of the Southern Wilderness being completely occupied by the Eastern End and Central Plain, and the destruction of the Supreme Celestial Sect had already reached their ears. Jiang Chengxuan knew very well that in the future, the entire cultivation world of the Nine Essences would definitely enter an extremely chaotic situation. In the outside world, he no longer had that much stable cultivation time. Therefore, he had to use the special cultivation space rewarded by the system. This way, he could buy enough time for himself to advance to Soul Formation without anyone knowing. Buzz! As the special cultivation space opened, Jiang Chengxuan immediately realized that he had entered a small world with extremely dense spiritual Qi. Here, not only would the efficiency of cultivation double, but even the comprehension of spells and divine powers would be enhanced to a certain extent.. Chapter 638 - Chapter 638: Breaking Through to Soul Formation, Divine Chapter 638: Breaking Through to Soul Formation, Divine Power Upgrading, Five-Colored Divine Light Translator: Henyee Translations 1 Editor: Henyee Translations The most crucial aspect of cultivating in this special space was that Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t have to worry about the passage of time. No matter how long he cultivated in this space, only one day would pass in the outside world. Time passed quickly. Jiang Chengxuan spent over twenty years in this special cultivation space. On this day, the spiritual qi around Jiang Chengxuan began to churn violently. Within thousands of miles, all the spiritual qi seemed to be drawn by a massive ¡®black hole¡¯, converging towards his location. In the blink of an eye, the spiritual qi in this space was completely drained. At the same time. An overwhelming aura, as intense as the scorching sun, burst forth from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body. In the void, ripples of space started to undulate. This was his touch on the spatial laws. Only those who reached this level could have some understanding of spatial laws. However, at this very moment, Jiang Chengxuan, who was in the midst of his breakthrough, suddenly sensed a warning from the unknown. It seemed to tell him that he was about to advance to Soul Formation and must undergo a human tribulation to succeed. In other words, he had to leave this special cultivation space immediately. Otherwise, his advancement to Soul Formation would be indefinitely delayed. After realizing this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately took out the Tribulation Avoidance Pearl without any hesitation and chose to use it. Buzz! In an instant, a strange fluctuation spread out. In the next moment, the warning that was originally ringing alarm in his heart immediately disappeared without a trace. At this moment, the Human Tribulation that he had to overtake had passed. Next, he only needed to stay in this special cultivation space in peace and wait for his breakthrough. Just like that. In the blink of an eye, another three years passed. On this day. Five-colored lights ¨C blue, red, yellow, white, and green ¨C emerged around Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body. A mysterious and incomparably powerful aura erupted from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body. Faintly, a Dharma Form wrapped in five-colored radiance began to take shape. This was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Soul Formation Dharma Form, the Great Five Elements Dharma Form. Although it was just in its nascent form, once his cultivation level advanced to Void Returning in the future, this Dharma Form would solidify, transitioning from illusion to reality, and become his intrinsic Dharma Form. Buzz! Suddenly, behind Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s illusory Five Elements Dharma Form, another ring of five-colored halo lit up, gently sweeping forward. In an instant, it separated into five rapidly spinning grinding discs. Then, over there in the middle of the five spinning discs, a circular black hole appeared, emitting an aura of terrifying power. Jiang Chengxuan abruptly opened his eyes, a flash of joy sparkling in them. The Five-Colored Divine Light was finally upgraded! With his successful breakthrough to Soul Formation, his previously Five-Colored Divine Light had also evolved. Not only did it have the ability to reverse and confuse the five elements. Moreover, it had a special ability, which was that it could steal anything of the five elements. Which meant¡­ In the future, as long as he encountered divine powers, spells, or even Dharma treasures within the scope of the five elements, they would be countered by his Five-colored Divine Light. In particular, Dharma treasures could be snatched away and become his spoils of war. Although this divine power could currently be used only once a day with his current strength, as his cultivation improved and his understanding of this divine power deepened, both its frequency of use and might would increase accordingly. This was his greatest gain from breaking through to Soul Formation. [Ding.] At the same time, the system¡¯s notification sounded in his mind. [Congratulations, host. You have reached Soul Formation. You have obtained one chance to comprehend the spatial laws. A wisp of Pure Yang Qi.] The former could help him further comprehend spatial laws on the basis of his current foundation. As for the latter, it could help a certain level 5 True Treasure on him directly advance to Level 6 Pure Yang True Treasure. Originally, Jiang Chengxuan had planned to come out of seclusion and leave this special cultivation space after advancing to Soul Formation and comprehending the Five-colored Divine Light. However, from the looks of it, this time was clearly going to be delayed. If he could further comprehend the spatial laws in the following period of time and raise one of his intrinsic True Treasures to Level 6, it would definitely bring about a qualitative leap in his strength. Soon, Jiang Chengxuan decided to use the two items rewarded by the system. With the help of the system, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s comprehension of the spatial laws of this world instantly improved. It was not an exaggeration to say that it was almost impossible for anyone below the mid-stage Soul Formation to touch him, let alone injure him. Unless the other party¡¯s comprehension of spatial laws was the same as his. But that was almost impossible. At least in the cultivation world of the Nine Essences, there was no such person. Secondly, it was his intrinsic True Treasure, the Golden Void Sword. Jiang Chengxuan had already used that wisp of Pure Yang Qi to advance it to a Level 6 Pure Yang True Treasure. After a cultivator broke through to Soul Formation, even if they did not use any materials, they could nurture their level 5 True Treasure to Level 6. However, the time required was at least hundreds of years. It would be fine if he did not have the Pure Yang Qi. However, since he already had it, Jiang Chengxuan naturally wouldn¡¯t let it go to waste. After fully consolidating his realm, Jiang Chengxuan no longer stayed in the special cultivation space. With a thought, he returned to the outside world, where only one day had passed since he entered the special cultivation space. Jiang Chengxuan had just opened the door of his cave abode when he saw Shen Ruyan, who was guarding him. Even though she had heard about the special cultivation space, Shen Ruyan was still in disbelief when she saw Jiang Chengxuan coming out and sensed the Soul Formation aura on him. ¡°Husband, is your cultivation already¡­?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded at Shen Ruyan. ¡°That¡¯s right. I¡¯ve already succeeded in breaking through.¡± As they spoke, the couple began to talk about this matter. Because Jiang Chengxuan did not tell anyone about this breakthrough. So. When his conversation with Shen Ruyan was almost over, their disciple, Jiang Anran, suddenly came to their side. And told them. Heavenly Lord Purple Flame of the Purple Sun Palace, Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang of the Hidden Sword Palace, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain of the Everlasting Palace, and Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean of the Black Sea Pavilion had all arrived. Moreover, they had brought along an envoy from the Sect of Infinite Boundaries. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan weren¡¯t surprised by the news. Now that the Southern Wilderness¡¯s Supreme Celestial Sect was destroyed. This matter had clearly touched the nerves of the Sect of Infinite Boundaries and the few sects in the Northern Border. At this moment, it was naturally very normal for them to come together to discuss countermeasures. Soon. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan arrived at the guest hall of the Jiang family. Upon meeting Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang and the others, they exchanged pleasantries before their attention was drawn to the people behind them. To their surprise, the couple recognized a few familiar faces. The envoys from the Sect of Infinite Boundaries of the Western Desert were Shui Lanxian, Perfected Lord Glowleaf, and the others. Jiang Chengxuan smiled and said, ¡°Fairy Shui, Fellow Daoist Glowleaf, I didn¡¯t expect us to meet again.¡± It was clear that Shui Lanxian and Perfected Lord Glowleaf were already aware of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s previous feat in defeating multiple Heavenly Lords. So. Even though they didn¡¯t know about Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s recent ascension to Soul Formation, they addressed him and Shen Ruyan both as seniors. ¡°Your visit must be related to the destruction of the Supreme Celestial Sect in the Southern Wilderness, isn¡¯t it?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan then turned their attention back to Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang and the other three. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang and the other three nodded. Heavenly Lord Purple Flame said, ¡°To be honest, the sects of the Eastern End and Central Plain have already targeted the Sect of Infinite Boundaries after destroying the Supreme Celestial Sect of the Southern Wilderness. In order to protect themselves, the Sect of Infinite Boundaries hopes to join forces with our Northern Border to fight against the various sects in the Eastern End and Central Plain.¡± After Heavenly Lord Purple Flame said that, Shui Lanxian took out a letter and handed it to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Seniors, this is a personal letter from my Shifu, Dongfang Tianxing. I hope you can take a look. In a few days, my Shifu, Dongfang Tianxing, will personally come to your esteemed land to discuss the alliance. Hmm? Dongfang Tianxing was coming personally? Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. If that was the case, it could be seen that the Sect of Infinite Boundaries was truly sincere. If they said that they wanted to form an alliance, it would be insincere if Dongfang Tianxing and Murong Xian, who were the ancestors, didn¡¯t come and only let their disciples discuss with them. After all, they were all Soul Formation big shots. Although Shui Xianlan was Dongfang Tianxing¡¯s personal disciple, a mere Nascent Soul cultivator wasn¡¯t enough when it came to discussing the alliance of the two regions. At that moment. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan opened the letter and read the contents. After a while. They returned the letter to Shui Xianlan and looked at Heavenly Lord Purple Flame and Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang. ¡°Since you are willing to bring Fairy Shui and the others to Mount Mystic Tai, I believe you have already made up your mind to join forces with the Sect of Infinite Boundaries, right?¡± Chapter 639 - Chapter 639: Dongfang Tianxings Arrival, Discussing the Details Chapter 639: Dongfang Tianxing¡¯s Arrival, Discussing the Details Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Upon hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame and the other three nodded. ¡°That¡¯s right. Looking at the current situation, joining forces with the Sect of Infinite Boundaries to fight against the Eastern End and the Central Plain is our best choice. However, this matter is of great importance after all. Therefore, we need to seek your opinion. If you don¡¯t agree, we naturally need to discuss this matter again.¡± As Heavenly Lord Purple Flame and the others finished speaking, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could clearly sense it. On the side, the expressions of Perfected Lord Glowleaf and the others clearly became a little nervous. It was as if they were afraid that they would hear a different opinion from the four Heavenly Lords. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could understand that. If their roles were reversed, they would also have similar worries. However, they were clearly thinking too much. In the current situation, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan naturally wouldn¡¯t reject such a suggestion. Clearly, they were also very aware that if they rejected the Sect of Infinite Boundaries¡¯ request, they could potentially turn their allies into enemies. Of course, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan would not do such a thing. So in the next moment, Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°My wife and I have no objections to this matter. However, I personally feel that we can discuss the details after Sect Master Dongfang arrives.¡± Upon hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Shui Xianlan, Perfected Lord Glowleaf, and the others present heaved a sigh of relief. Heavenly Lord Purple Flame and the other three smiled and nodded. ¡°Of course.¡± With that, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame turned to Shui Xianlan and said, ¡°Fairy Shui, you can tell your Shifu about this matter. Tell them that our Northern Border has already agreed to the alliance. However, we still have to wait for your Shifu to arrive before we can discuss the details of the alliance.¡± ¡°Yes, Senior Purple Flame.¡± Shui Xianlan immediately complied respectfully. Then, she bowed to everyone present. In front of Jiang Chengxuan and the others, she took out the communication jade talisman that belonged to the Sect of Infinite Boundaries and sent a message to her Shifu, Dongfang Tianxing. After a while. Shui Xianlan¡¯s communication jade talisman lit up. She looked at everyone present and said respectfully, ¡°Seniors, my Shifu said that he will arrive at the Northern Border soon. At that time, he will discuss the details of the alliance with the seniors.¡± ¡°Good!¡± Jiang Chengxuan, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame and the others nodded slightly. After that. Shui Xianlan and the others were very tactful and did not stay any longer. After they left, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame, and Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang discussed some details and decided on a general direction. A day passed in the blink of an eye. Heavenly Lord Purple Flame, Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain, and Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean didn¡¯t leave Mount Mystic Tai. Instead, they all stayed behind to wait for the Sect Master of the Sect of Infinite Boundaries, Dongfang Tianxing, to arrive. Swoosh, swoosh¡ª At this moment, an extremely powerful ray of light suddenly flew toward Mount Mystic Tai from the distant sky. Sensing the aura of this light, Jiang Chengxuan and the Heavenly Lords all flew to the sky above Mount Mystic Tai. Shui Xianlan, Perfected Lord Glowleaf, and the others, who were temporarily residing in the Jiang family, followed suit. They looked at the streak of light that was rapidly approaching from afar, and joy appeared on the faces of Perfected Lord Glowleaf and the others. ¡°Shifu!¡± They could not help but exclaim in surprise. Jiang Chengxuan and the others¡¯ expressions changed slightly as they looked at the light from afar. After the light was about a thousand miles away from Mount Mystic Tai, it gradually began to slow down, revealing Dongfang Tianxing¡¯s figure. Before he arrived, Dongfang Tianxing¡¯s hearty laughter came from afar. ¡°I am the Sect Leader of the Sect of Infinite Boundaries, Dongfang Tianxing. Greetings, fellow Daoists.¡± As he spoke, Dongfang Tianxing cupped his fists at everyone. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame and the others returned the greeting. When Dongfang Tianxing approached, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame smiled. ¡°Fellow Daoist Dongfang, you¡¯re finally here. Let me introduce them to you. These are all my fellow cultivators in the Northern Border.¡± Clearly. From the looks of it, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame and Dongfang Tianxing were clearly old acquaintances. After Heavenly Lord Purple Flame finished introducing the two parties, Dongfang Tianxing immediately looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°So you two are Fellow Daoist Jiang and Fellow Daoist Shen. I¡¯ve heard of the two of you before. Now that I¡¯ve seen you, you really live up to your reputation.¡± ¡°Hehe, Sect Master Dongfang, you flatter me.¡± Jiang Chengxuan immediately shook his head with a smile. ¡°Sect Master Dongfang has come from afar. If you have anything to say, let¡¯s go to the main hall first.¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan extended his hand and made an inviting gesture. Soon. Led by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, they arrived at the Jiang family¡¯s reception hall. ¡°Fellow Daoist Dongfang, I believe the people from the Eastern End and Central Plain have already sent you a message before you came, right?¡± At that moment, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame asked Dongfang Tianxing. Dongfang Tianxing did not hide anything and nodded his head. ¡°That¡¯s right. Before I came here, the people from the Eastern End and Central Plain did send a message to my sect. They ask me to give up all resistance and submit to them.¡± As expected. Heavenly Lord Purple Flame and Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hearts skipped a beat. Dongfang Tianxing continued, ¡°But I didn¡¯t agree to them. After all, many things in the past had proven that if we really submitted to the Great Ling Imperial Palace, it would not end well. Instead of that, I might as well fight them with you.¡± This was a decision Dongfang Tianxing had made before he came. This made Jiang Chengxuan and everyone present praise Dongfang Tianxing¡¯s boldness and courage. One had to know that before this, the Northern Border didn¡¯t give Dongfang Tianxing a definite answer. However, he made his decision first before he even came, leaving no way out for himself. That was probably the main reason why Shui Xianlan was so nervous when she was facing Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan yesterday. ¡°In that case, let¡¯s discuss the details of the alliance.¡± Finally. As the hosts, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan spoke. Hearing their words, Dongfang Tianxing and Heavenly Lord Purple Flame turned to look at them. Shen Ruyan smiled. ¡°In my opinion, if possible, try not to place the battlefield in the Western Desert where you are, Sect Master Dongfang.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Hearing Shen Ruyan¡¯s words, everyone was stunned. However, Dongfang Tianxing quickly reacted and could not help but say in surprise, ¡°Fellow Daoist Shen, you said to try not to put the battlefield in the Western Desert. ¡°Are you intending to¡­?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded. ¡°I think, given the current situation, we can push the battle line forward, placing it in the range of the Abyss of Celestial Beasts.¡± ¡°Place it in the Abyss of Celestial Beasts?¡± Hearing her suggestion, everyone present could not help but be shocked. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s voice suddenly rang out. ¡°Everyone, don¡¯t forget, it hasn¡¯t been a hundred years since the end of the Demonic Calamity.¡± ¡öWell¡­¡¯ Reminded by him, everyone came to a realization. Indeed. It hasn¡¯t even been a hundred years since the end of the Demonic Calamity. During this period, the human race will be free from the harrassment from the demons. At this time, as long as they don¡¯t provoke the demon race, the demon race wouldn¡¯t dare to engage in any direct conflict with them. Even if the demons in the Abyss of Celestial Beasts knew that they were starting a war there, they could not do anything to them. Most importantly, this strategy would prevent the Western Desert from being directly affected by the war. Even if there were any impacts, it would be confined to the Abyss of Celestial Beasts and its demons, causing no harm to their human race or the Western Desert. ¡°That¡¯s a good idea.¡± Dongfang Tianxing couldn¡¯t help but show a hint of joy on his face. If this could really be implemented, it would be beneficial without any harm to their Western Desert. After all, in wars of such a scale, it was inevitable for Soul Formation Heavenly Lords to intervene. Once that happens, the destruction to their world would be tremendous and irreversible. It¡¯s said that where the Supreme Celestial Sect is based, it has become a wasteland. Within tens of thousands of miles, there¡¯s no spiritual qi, no life. It¡¯s a terrifying scene. As long as there was the slightest possibility, Dongfang Tianxing would do his best to avoid such a scene appearing in the Western Desert. ¡°In that case, may I ask who will come to the Western Desert to provide support?¡± Dongfang Tianxing asked his most concerned question. After all, in a war between two sides, it would be impossible for his sect alone to withstand the combined forces of the Eastern End and the Central Plain. Only with support from the Northern Border could they possibly stand against the joint forces of the Eastern End and the Central Plain. Hearing Dongfang Tianxing¡¯s question, the Heavenly Lords present exchanged glances. Finally, Shen Ruyan smiled and said, ¡°For this battle, my husband and I, along with Everlasting Mountain and Infinite Ocean, will go to your Western Desert for support. With you, Sect Master Dongfang, and your esteemed wife, our combined strength of six should be enough to withstand the first wave of attacks from the Eastern End and Central Plain near the Abyss of Celestial Beasts, especially if we prepare in advance. What do you think, Sect Master Dongfang?¡± Chapter 640 - Chapter 640: Gathering in the Abyss of Celestial Beasts Chapter 640: Gathering in the Abyss of Celestial Beasts Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing Shen Ruyan¡¯s words, Dongfang Tianxing¡¯s heart immediately filled with joy. In his mind, if he could invite even two Heavenly Lords to help, it would already be a great success. It would be even better if there were three. However, what he didn¡¯t expect was that there would be four. Although Dongfang Tianxing was unaware that Jiang Chengxuan had broken through to Soul Formation, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s demonstration of strength during the previous battle was evident to all. He could certainly be considered a combatant of the Soul Formation level. Of course. In this situation, the person Dongfang Tianxing valued the most was Shen Ruyan. She had just ascended to Soul Formation and had already slain three Heavenly Lords. Even Xiao Shenji and Wu Xin suffered defeats at her hands. In the entire Northern Border, which Soul Formation force had the deepest foundation? It was definitely the Purple Sun Palace. However, which Soul Formation Heavenly Lord in the Northern Border was the strongest? Dongfang Tianxing believed that, based on Shen Ruyan¡¯s performance, if she claimed to be the second strongest, no one would dare claim to be the first. At that moment. Dongfang Tianxing nodded happily. ¡°With several of you willing to go to the Western Desert to help in the battle, I believe this time, we can definitely make the Eastern End and Central Plain return without any success.¡± After that. Everyone discussed more specific details of the plan. When everything was almost set, Dongfang Tianxing took Shui Xianlan and others and left Mount Mystic Tai to head towards the super large cross-region teleportation array leading to the Western Desert. This was the foundation of their alliance. As allies, the super large cross-region teleportation arrays connecting each other should naturally be open to one another. A few months later. At the edge of the Abyss of Celestial Beasts outside the Western Desert, hundreds of large floating warships impressively appeared with a magnificent momentum. On them, several terrifying auras, profound and oceanic, terrified the demon beasts in the sea. Not to mention coming out to provoke and stop them, even the moment they sensed the terrifying auras, they all dived into the deep sea and did not dare to rashly appear. Under such circumstances, the cultivators on the large floating warships quickly began setting up defensive lines and arrays. In just a few months. A super-large war fortress appeared at the edge of the Abyss of Celestial Beasts, extending deep into the sea area. Above it, Level 6 array flickered with light. This turned the area into a formidable and sturdy defensive line. Deep within the Abyss of Celestial Beasts, several huge figures emitting terrifying auras stared coldly at the massive fortress radiating endless light at the edge of the distant sea. Ice-cold hostility flickered in their eyes. Suddenly, an enormous shadow let out a deep and angry voice, ¡°The humans have gone too far! They act so boldly on our territory. Don¡¯t you think we should do something?¡± Hearing this, a figure as large as an island responded with a cold laugh, ¡°Do what? It¡¯s a special period now, what can we do? Do you want our entire clan to be abandoned by this world? They know very well that we dare not touch them at this moment, that¡¯s why they are so brazen in front of us.¡± ¡°Alright¡± At this moment, a deep voice slowly spoke up. ¡°Anyway, it¡¯s a special period now, and we can¡¯t easily make a move against the humans. If we do, we might fall into their trap. But just because we can¡¯t act doesn¡¯t mean others can¡¯t. I know that there is intense infighting among humans. Maybe we can use this opportunity to let them fight each other and deplete their own strength. When this period is over, our demon race might be able to take action.¡± ¡°You mean to tell the humans in the Eastern and Central Plain about what is happening here?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Let them fight among themselves. No matter who wins or loses, it will significantly weaken their overall strength. Tell our young ones not to get close to the humans, to avoid getting caught in the crossfire and losing their lives for nothing.¡± Not long after. Xiao Shencong, Xiao Shenji, Wu Xin, and Daoist Shang Tong, who were ready to advance towards the Western Desert, suddenly received a message. The message came from the Abyss of Celestial Beasts. It detailed not only the alliance between the Western Desert and the Northern Border but also the establishment of a super-large defensive line at the edge and within the Abyss of Celestial Beasts. This news caused Xiao Shencong, Xiao Shenji, and others to furrow their brows. Xiao Shenji, with a cold glint in his eyes, said sternly, ¡°That Dongfang Tianxing and Murong Xian, they truly seek death, daring to ally with the Northern Border to oppose us. They deserve to die.¡± ¡°It seems they have been planning this for a while.¡± Wu Xin added gravely, ¡°Our attempt to take over the Sect of Infinite Boundaries in the Western Desert might require more effort than expected.¡± ¡°That is very true.¡± Xiao Shencong nodded slightly. ¡°Fortunately, before coming here, His Majesty granted me the Ethereal Glow of the Nine Heavens Saber. With this saber in hand, even if the other side has some trump cards, they won¡¯t be able to withstand us. Even if Shen Ruyan is there, it will be the same.¡± Hearing Xiao Shencong mention Shen Ruyan, the faces of Xiao Shenji and Wu Xin in the room turned somewhat ugly. What happened that day had truly embarrassed and humiliated them to a great extent. ¡°Everyone, do you think that the demon race of the Abyss of Celestial Beasts informing us of this could be part of a plot?¡± Suddenly. Daoist Shang Tong seemed to have thought of something and could not help but ask suspiciously. Hearing his words, Xiao Shencong, Xiao Shenji, Wu Xin, and the others could not help but sneer. ¡°A plot? In my opinion, it¡¯s an open strategy. They clearly want us to engage in a bitter fight with the Western Desert and the Northern Border so that they can reap the benefits later. But I believe it won¡¯t take long for them to lose the mood to watch the drama unfold.¡± More than ten days later. On the battle fortress at the edge of the Abyss of Celestial Beasts. Suddenly, someone rang the warning bell twelve times. Clang! Clang! Clang! With the sound of the alarm bell. Shui Xianlan, Glowleaf, Su Qingchan, Sword Lord Azure Blue, and Jiang Anran appeared one after another above the war fortress. They looked up. They saw that within the Abyss of Celestial Beasts, a fleet of imposing large warships had appeared, each one brimming with cultivators. However, it was quickly noted that many cultivators on these ships were dressed in tattered clothes, their auras weak. It was evident that these were the Southern Wilderness cultivators captured by the Eastern End and the Central Plain. Were they intending to use these captives as cannon fodder to deplete the strength of the defenders? This was very possible. At the very least, with everyone¡¯s understanding of the cultivators from their two regions, it was not surprising that they would do such a thing. BOOM! After a long time. After a while, the large warships, resembling fierce beasts, hovered about ten thousand miles away from the war fortress. Soon, cultivators dressed in the attire of various sects from the Eastern End and the Central Plain approached the fortress and shouted loudly, ¡°What do you mean by this? Seeing the people from the Eastern and Central Plain, why aren¡¯t you making way for us to enter? Could it be that you really want to become enemies with us?¡± Hearing this, Shui Xianlan, Su Qingchan, and others on the war fortress sneered. ¡°Did these people not get any advice from their elders before coming here? Who gave them the audacity to bark so wildly in front of us?¡± As they spoke, numerous beams of light rose from the fortress, transforming into terrifying columns of light that shot towards the approaching cultivators. BOOM! Instantly, dozens of people were hit by the light columns, turning into fireworks in the sky, screaming as they vanished without a trace. This scene utterly terrified the remaining ones. They never thought that facing the cultivators from the Eastern End and the Central Plain, these people did not even have the intention to talk to them. Instead, they directly attacked. ¡°Run, quickly!¡± The surviving cultivators didn¡¯t dare to stay any longer, frantically fleeing back in the direction they came from. ¡°Go back and tell your people, if they insist on entering the Western Desert, ask them if they are ready to meet their end,¡± someone from the fortress shouted after them. The people who were fleeing crazily suddenly heard a voice coming from behind them. All of them were shocked. ¡°They¡¯re insane! Those people must be insane!¡± In the past, they were always flattered wherever they went. They did not expect the other party to be so unyielding. Nor did they expect to be attacked so mercilessly. Soon. These fleeing cultivators returned to their own large warships. Without hesitation, they relayed their encounter and the words they heard, even exaggerating the details to their elders. Immediately, a terrifying aura of killing intent erupted from the large warships of the Eastern End and the Central Plain. Accompanying this was a series of angry shouts. After a while, dozens of warships surged forward, heading straight towards the war fortress. BOOM! As the large warships drew near, each one activated their spiritual Qi cannons, which emitted dazzling light beams, and began bombarding the war fortress in unison.. Chapter 641 - Chapter 641: Mind-Control Gu, Silent Golden Cicada Chapter 641: Mind-Control Gu, Silent Golden Cicada Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Buzz! In an instant, a dazzling light ring lit up on top of the fortress, blocking all the incoming Spiritual Qi cannons. Swoosh! At the same time, in the high sky, a supremely bright pillar of light suddenly rose. In just a moment, it evaporated seven or eight warships positioned at the forefront into nothingness. In the distance. Xiao Shencong, along with Xiao Shenji, Wu Xin, and others who witnessed this scene, couldn¡¯t help but have a slight change in their expressions. ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, that should be the Level 6 Reversed Starfall Array. A super-large array that combines defense and offense,¡± Wu Xint suddenly spoke slowly. Upon hearing his words, Xiao Shencong, Xiao Shenji, and Daoist Shang Tong all had slightly serious expressions. They were well aware that the so-called Reversed Starfall Array was a threat even for them, the Soul Formation Heavenly Lords. If things went wrong, it was very likely that they would suffer a loss or even be severely injured. So. To break this array, aside from the need for a corresponding Level 6 array master, the most reliable method would be sacrificing lives to deplete the array¡¯s power. They believed that maintaining such a large array must consume astronomical resources. It all came down to who could endure longer in the end. Therefore, in the following period of time. On their side, Xiao Shencong and his team continuously dispatched numerous warships and cultivators to attack the Reserved Starfall Array. Some Nascent Soul cultivators even became cannon fodder in this war. As for the Violet Palace and Golden Core cultivators, the number was even greater. It could be said that right from the beginning, Xiao Shencong and his team pushed this war into an extremely intense situation. On the fortress. Shui Xianlan, Su Qingchan, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud, Sword Lord Azure Blue, and others watched the many warships and cultivators charging towards them as if in a suicidal manner, their expressions becoming extremely serious. ¡°What are those people up to? Even Nascent Souls are being used to wear down the array. Are they crazy?¡± ¡°They¡¯re not crazy.¡± Su Qingchan suddenly shook her head. With a heavy expression, she continued, ¡°Have you not noticed? The cultivators being sacrificed are not from their Eastern End and Central Plain!¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Prompted by Su Qingchan¡¯s reminder, everyone present also realized it. ¡°Indeed. Those people seem to be cultivators from the Southern Wilderness who were captured by them. They seem to be under some kind of restriction, even Nascent Soul Perfected Lords can¡¯t control themselves.¡± Shui Xianlan spoke with an ugly expression. This was something they hadn¡¯t anticipated at the beginning of the war. The Eastern End and Central Plain were actually using Southern Wilderness cultivators they had captured as the first cannon fodder in this battle. Moreover, they employed such cruel methods. Needless to say, the means to control even Nascent Soul Perfected Lords were undoubtedly the work of some Soul Formation Heavenly Lords. ¡°Is there any way to break their control? After all, what they are consuming now is just a group of captives that are insignificant in their eyes. For the Eastern End and Central Plain, they haven¡¯t expended much power. Meanwhile, we are truly consuming our resources.¡± ¡°Difficult.¡± Perfected Lord Wind Cloud said in a deep voice. ¡°Because that is a control method at the Soul Formation level. With our abilities, attempting to break it is akin to an ant challenging a tree. Moreover, up to this point, we still don¡¯t know what method they are using exactly, so how can we talk about breaking it?¡± Upon hearing Perfected Lord Wind Cloud¡¯s words, Jiang Anran, who was at the side, suddenly spoke. ¡°I might have someone who knows about their method.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Everyone looked at her with surprise. Su Qingchan smiled and said, ¡°Anran, you know?¡± Jiang Anran replied, ¡°It¡¯s not that I know, but someone on my side might know. If you don¡¯t mind, I can bring them over. Also, my Shifu is also aware of this matter.¡± Shui Xianlan said, ¡°Since both Senior Jiang and Senior Shen are aware of this matter, then there should be no problem. Anran, bring them over. I have no objections.¡± ¡°I have no problem either.¡± Su Qingchan also smiled in agreement. Perfected Lord Wind Cloud and Sword Lord Azure Blue nodded seriously. And so. In no time, two cultivators with auras that were almost on par with everyone present were brought over by Jiang Anran. The two of them were none other than Wu Bingyun and Perfected Lord Nether Star, who had escaped from the Southern Wilderness earlier on. Seeing the two of them, Shui Xianlan, Su Qingchan, and the rest could not help but feel their hearts skip a beat. Because they could sense that, in terms of cultivation alone, these two individuals were not much weaker than them. Especially Perfected Lord Nether Star. His cultivation was comparable to several people present, reaching the ninth level of Nascent Soul. At this moment, Jiang Anran spoke to the two of them, ¡°Fellow Daoist Wu, and Fellow Daoist Nether Star, I¡¯ll have to trouble you to tell us what exactly happened.¡± For a moment, everyone¡¯s attention focused on Wu Bingyun and Perfected Lord Nether Star. Wu Bingyun and Perfected Lord Nether Star exchanged a glance. Then Perfected Lord Nether Star spoke, ¡°Fellow Daoists, regarding our identities, you probably already know. Yes, we are from the Southern Wilderness. My Shifu is the Heavenly Lord Scripture Abyss. Although Fellow Daoist Wu here is not a disciple of my Supreme Celestial Sect, the Ice Jade Palace where she belongs was once a subordinate sect of mine. So. We have some understanding of the current situation. To be frank, they should be under the control of a kind of Gu called Mind-Control Gu.¡± ¡°Mind-Control Gu?¡± When they heard that name, the pupils of Shui Xianlan, Su Qingchan, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud, Sword Lord Azure Blue and the others constricted slightly. Clearly. As disciples of the Soul Formation Sect, their knowledge was far beyond that of ordinary cultivators. They were quite familiar with the Mind-Control Gu mentioned by Perfected Lord Nether Star. It was a peculiar Gu that could control the soul and spirit of a cultivator. It even ranked thirty-second among the most bizarre insects of the world. ¡°If it¡¯s Mind-Control Gu, then everything makes sense.¡± Sword Lord Azure Blue frowned. ¡°As far as I know, this kind of insect can multiply in large numbers. It can control cultivators from the Qi Refinement to the Nascent Soul, and cultivators themselves are powerless to resist. But what I don¡¯t understand is, wasn¡¯t this type of Gu supposed to have become extinct a long time ago? Even the methods to refine such insects seem to have been lost. How did the Eastern End and Central Plain obtain these kinds of Gu?¡± This was indeed a big mystery. After all, the effects of such insects were too bizarre. With a slight oversight, even they themselves could potentially fall victim to them. If the Eastern End and Central Plain truly possessed the refinement methods for these Gu, it would be extremely bad news for the Western Desert and Northern Border. ¡°I happen to know a thing or two about this matter.¡± At that moment, Perfected Lord Nether Star spoke again. ¡°Surely you¡¯ve heard of the Sect of Divine Artifacts in the Southern Wilderness, haven¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Sect of Divine Artifacts Hearing this name, Shui Xianlan, Su Qingchan, and the others nodded their heads. They were naturally aware of this sect. It was once a famous sect specializing in artifact refinement. Although it didn¡¯t have a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord presiding over it, it possessed several Level 6 Pure Yang treasures. Moreover, the treasures and artifacts they refined were all considered top-notch, highly sought after by many cultivators. There were even many cultivators from other regions who had traveled a long way to the Southern Wilderness, seeking the help of their master artifact refiners. However, this renowned sect was jointly annihilated by cultivators from the Eastern End and Central Plain during the Southern Wilderness upheaval. As that information flashed through his mind, Perfected Lord Nether Star said again, ¡°As far as I know, within that sect, there is the secret method for refining the Mind-Control Gu. They came across it by chance and originally intended to trade the method for refining the Mind-Control Gu with my Shifu. Unfortunately, before the deal was sealed, the people from the Eastern and Central Plain unilaterally broke the agreement and launched an attack on various sects in the Southern Wilderness. Now, it seems that the Mind-Control Gu has fallen into their hands.¡± ¡°I see.¡± After hearing Perfected Lord Nether Star¡¯s words, everyone present could not help but come to a realization. But soon, they furrowed their brows again. Perfected Lord Wind Cloud said, ¡°Although we now know the method they used to control those Southern Wilderness cultivators, we still have no clue on how to break it. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Nether Star and Wu have any suggestions?¡± He knew that Jiang Anran brought them here for the purpose of solving the current problem. So. At the moment he finished speaking, the gaze of everyone present focused on the two individuals. At this moment, Wu Bingyun took a deep breath and looked at everyone present. ¡°To be honest, although the Mind-Control Gu is powerful and can control the soul and spirit of cultivators, it also has its natural enemies. As far as I know, the greatest natural enemy of the Mind-Control Gu is the Silent Golden Cicada, which ranks fifteenth on the list of bizarre insects in the world.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Hearing Wu Bingyun¡¯s words, Shui Xianlan, Su Qingchan, and the rest were stunned. Clearly. They were not aware of what Wu Bingyun was talking about. Wu Bingyun continued, ¡°Although the Silent Golden Cicada is silent, it emits a special frequency specifically targeting Mind-Control Gu. As long as the Mind-Control Gu is affected by this special frequency, they will lose all their mobility in an instant, naturally unable to control the cultivators they were controlling. Coincidentally, the previous Palace Master of the Ice Jade Palace nurtured such a Silent Golden Cicada.¡± As she spoke, Wu Bingyun flipped her jade hand, revealing a golden cicada with black patterns on its wings.. Chapter 642 - Chapter 642: Crown Prince Xiao Longtian Chapter 642: Crown Prince Xiao Longtian Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°This is the Silent Golden Cicada?¡± Everyone looked at the small creature in Wu Bingyun¡¯s hand, somewhat incredulous. It was hard to believe that such a tiny creature could be the natural enemy of the Mind-Control Gu. ¡°What should we do next?¡± Shui Xianlan looked at Wu Bingyun and asked. Clearly, everyone was considering the same question at the moment: with just this one Silent Golden Cicada, would they be able to deal with so many Mind-Control Gu? Wu Bingyun evidently understood the thoughts of everyone. She continued, ¡°As I mentioned earlier, as long as the Mind-Control Gu affected by the special frequency emitted by the Silent Golden Cicada, they will lose all mobility in an instant. So. Next, as long as I take it and walk around those controlled cultivators, it will make those controlled people stop moving.¡± Wu Bingyun¡¯s method, to be honest, was the simplest and most effective. The only thing to be careful of was to ensure her safety once the opponents realized this. ¡°In that case, let me and Fellow Daoist Cloud Wind go with you to give it a try.¡± Su Qingchan looked at Wu Bingyun and Perfected Lord Nether Star. ¡°I wonder what the two of you think?¡± Upon hearing Su Qingchan¡¯s proposal, Wu Bingyun and Perfected Lord Nether Star had no objections. In fact. They came here specifically to solve the current situation. Of course. If there was a chance, they wouldn¡¯t mind killing some cultivators from the Eastern and Central Plain to seek revenge for their fellow disciples. Soon. Wu Bingyun, Perfected Lord Nether Star, Su Qingchan and Perfected Lord Wind Cloud flew out of the range of the battle fortress and appeared around the captive cultivators. Buzz! As soon as they appeared, the wings of the Silent Golden Cicada in Wu Bingyun¡¯s hand lightly shook. In the next moment, a silent frequency spread rapidly. Those Southern Wilderness captive cultivators, who were rushing towards them and the war fortress in a suicidal manner, suddenly froze in unison. Then, the cultivators began to rain down like dumplings, plop plop plop, continuously falling. They were all captured by the cultivators that Jiang Anran and the others had arranged here in advance. Just in this short period, nearly a quarter of the Southern Wilderness captive cultivators in this area were affected by the Silent Golden Cicada. Moreover, this trend was rapidly increasing as Wu Bingyun swiftly flew over the battlefield. In the distance. The Eastern End and Central Plain cultivators who were closely monitoring the situation finally noticed something was wrong. They watched as the Southern Wilderness captive cultivators fell uncontrollably, and their eyes widened in astonishment. Especially those who refined Mind-Control Gu and were responsible for manipulating a portion of the cultivators felt clearly that the connection between themselves and those Mind-Control Gu was severed. ¡°What¡­ what is going on? Why is the connection between me and those Mind-Control Gu gone? Can someone tell me what is happening?¡± Someone exclaimed. When all the Southern Wilderness captive cultivators they sent out were completely defeated, it finally alarmed many late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators present, with Crown Prince Xiao Longtian being the leader. Although he was only at the eighth level of Nascent Soul, his status and prestige among the others were the highest. As he listened to everyone¡¯s reports, his expression darkened. Perfected Lord Thunder Law from the Eastern Three Suns Sect, after looking at those who spoke, turned to Crown Prince Xiao Longtian and said, ¡°Your Highness, this matter is indeed suspicious. If we don¡¯t figure out the situation, even if we send the rest of the Southern Wilderness captives over again, they might not come back.¡± Upon hearing his words, Chu Guanglie from the Eastern End Chu Family nodded. ¡°That¡¯s right, the first thing we need to do is to figure out the situation. Why have those people suddenly ended up like this?¡± ¡°I think I might know what¡¯s going on.¡± At this moment, a cultivator from the Gate of Arcane Runes in Central Plain spoke, furrowing his brows. The Gate of Arcane Runes that this person was from was also a Soul Formation Sect in the Central Plain. He was also known as one of the people with the highest chance of breaking through to the Soul Formation in the Gate of Arcane Runes. His name was Perfected Lord Yong Shan. He looked at everyone and continued, ¡°If my guess is correct, those people, or more precisely, the Mind-Control Gu in their bodies, should have encountered its natural enemy.¡± ¡°Encountered its natural enemy?¡± Upon hearing Yong Shan¡¯s words, not only Perfected Lord Thunder Law and Chu Guanglie but even Crown Prince Xiao Longtian showed a hint of surprise on their faces. ¡°That makes sense.¡± Perfected Lord Yong Shan nodded. ¡°As far as I know, the natural enemy of Mind-Control Gu is the fifteenth-ranked bizarre insect, the Silent Golden Cicada. Once the Mind-Control Gu encounters the Silent Golden Cicada, they will lose all mobility and become things that can be slaughtered at will.¡± ¡°Silent Golden Cicada?¡± Upon hearing this name, Prince Xiao Tianlong and others couldn¡¯t help but be taken aback. Clearly, with their knowledge, they had heard of such strange insects. But the problem was, who in the current alliance of the Western Desert and Northern Border possessed the Silent Golden Cicada? Mind-Control Gu was such a secret insect; how did those people know about it? Was it really just a coincidence? As if reading the thoughts of Xiao Longtian and the others, Perfected Lord Yong Shan thought for a moment and said, ¡°To find out who among them possesses the Silent Golden Cicada is rather simple. We just need to carefully observe for a while and see whose influence over the Mind-Control Gu is the most significant. That person is likely the one holding the Silent Golden Cicada. Our task is then to either seize the Silent Golden Cicada, kill it, or eliminate the person holding it. Only by doing so can we permanently resolve the issue of their Mind-Control Gu affecting us.¡± ¡°That makes sense.¡± After hearing Perfected Lord Yong Shan¡¯s words, Crown Prince Xiao Longtian could not help but nod in agreement. ¡°In that case, I entrust you with full authority for the next steps. Once you discover the person holding the Silent Golden Cicada, you, along with Thunder Law and Fellow Daoist Chu, must immediately take action. Strive to kill the person holding the Silent Golden Cicada in the shortest time possible.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The response was prompt. With that said, their side dispatched several dozen warships once again, each filled with captive cultivators from the Southern Wilderness. All of these captives shared the common trait of being implanted with Mind-Control Gu. As the dozens of battleships flew over again, Wu Bingyun, Perfected Lord Nether Star, Su Qingchan, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud and the others narrowed their eyes immediately. Su Qingchan spoke, ¡°Fellow Daoist Wu, the people from the Eastern End and Central Plain have likely discovered the abnormality. However, they are still sending a large number of Southern Wilderness captive cultivators. I suspect they may already have a clue as to why those captives are out of control. The reason why they are still doing this is probably to find you. To be cautious, let¡¯s stick together. This way, we can confuse them, making it difficult for them to discern who is actually holding the cicada. Also, we can ensure your safety at all times.¡± Su Qingchan¡¯s suggestion received unanimous agreement from those present. At this moment, the four of them acted together. Under the unique frequency emitted by the Silent Golden Cicada, those Southern Wilderness captive cultivators sent to them were quickly ¡°captured¡± once again. Seeing this situation, Xiao Longtian, Perfected Lord Thunder Law, and Perfected Lord Yong Shan, who were in the distance, frowned slightly. Xiao Longtian spoke coldly, ¡°It seems that things are indeed as Fellow Daoist Yong Shan speculated. Among those people, there is indeed someone who possesses the Mind-Control Gu¡¯s natural enemy, the Silent Golden Cicada.¡± He then looked towards Yong Shan and asked, ¡°How is it? Have you figured out who among those individuals possesses the Silent Golden Cicada?¡± Upon hearing Xiao Longtian¡¯s question, Perfected Lord Yong Shan, who was closely observing the situation in the distance, suddenly narrowed his eyes and said in a gloomy voice, ¡°Your Highness, I think I already know who holds the Silent Golden Cicada among them.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± His words immediately drew the attention of Xiao Longtian and Perfected Lord Thunder Law. Yong Shan nodded and said, ¡°Crown Prince, do you still remember that on that day, when we were in the Supreme Celestial Sect, we did not find the personal disciple of Scripture Abyss?¡± ¡°Um, are you saying?¡± The expressions of Xiao Longtian and the others could not help but change. ¡°Could it be¡­?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Yong Shan nodded and said, ¡°I have identified the personal disciple of Scripture Abyss and a cultivator from the Ice Jade Palace among those people. Although they have made disguises in appearance and aura, it is still unlikely for them to deceive my discerning eyes. Now, I am very certain that the person holding the Silent Golden Cicada must be the cultivator from the Ice Jade Palace or Nether Star.¡± ¡°Fellow Daoist Thunder Law, Fellow Daoist Chu¡­¡± After hearing Yong Shan¡¯s words, Xiao Longtian immediately looked towards Perfected Lord Thunder Law and Chu Guanglie. ¡°I¡¯m afraid I¡¯ll have to trouble you for the rest. While they are still not fully prepared, I hope you can thoroughly deal with these two. Similarly, I believe, with your strength, taking care of those two individuals should not be too difficult..¡± Chapter 643 - Chapter 643: Pure Yang Talisman Treasure Chapter 643: Pure Yang Talisman Treasure Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Xiao Longtian was well aware that both Perfected Lord Thunder Law and Chu Guanglie had one foot set in Soul Formation. Don¡¯t even mention ordinary late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators; even peak Nascent Soul peak cultivators would quickly succumb when facing them, let alone the fact that they are currently joining forces.¡± The synergy created by their collaboration was definitely more than a simple addition of their individual strengths. Perfected Lord Thunder Law and Chu Guanglie were confident in themselves, and upon hearing Xiao Longtian¡¯s words, they immediately nodded with a smile, ¡°Rest assured, Your Highness. You can leave this matter to us.¡± Having said that, Perfected Lord Thunder Law and Chu Guanglie, along with a group of cultivators, headed directly towards Su Qingchan and the others. Sensing two extremely powerful auras rapidly approaching them, Su Qingchan, Perfected Lord Nether Star, Wu Bingyun, and Perfected Lord Wind Cloud all had their expressions slightly change. Almost immediately, they felt that the opponent¡¯s strength was significantly above their own. ¡°It seems that the other party has already noticed the situation on our side.¡± The four of them exchanged glances. Suddenly. A huge seal suddenly appeared in Su Qingchan¡¯s hand. The seal exuded an ancient and heavy aura. As soon as it appeared, the surrounding void seemed to distort. In the midst of the void, two more figures suddenly appeared. They were Shui Xianlan and Sword Lord Azure Blue. Seeing that two cultivators at the ninth level of Nascent Soul had suddenly appeared on Wu Bingyun¡¯s side, Perfected Lord Thunder Law and Chu Guanglie¡¯s heart skipped a beat. If they had some confidence in dealing with Wu Bingyun and the other three just now, then they really did not have much confidence now. After all, they were only half a step into Soul Formation and weren¡¯t real Soul Formation Heavenly Lords. Facing five Nascent Soul cultivators at the ninth level, they could at most barely contend. ¡°Since you decide to come, then we won¡¯t let you return easily.¡± A chilling killing intent appeared on Shui Xianlan¡¯s face. Then, a small white jade sword suddenly appeared in her hand. A terrifying aura erupted from the white jade small sword. The expressions of Perfected Lord Thunder Law and Chu Guanglie suddenly changed. ¡°What? That is¡­ Pure Yang Talisman Treasure!¡± The so-called Pure Yang Talisman Treasure was refined by extracting a strand of essence from the Pure Yang True Treasure carried by the Soul Formation Heavenly Lord. It sealed the true power of the Level 6 Pure Yang True Treasure and also contained a trace of the Soul Formation Heavenly Lord¡¯s aura. It was a truly top-notch Level 6 treasure. Once deployed, not to mention Perfected Lord Thunder Law and Chu Guanglie, even a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord who had just broken through would be wary. Clearly. The Sect of Infinite Boundaries where she was from, her Shifu, Dongfang Tianxing, had really invested a lot this time. He was actually willing to use the Level 6 Pure Yang True Treasure he carried with him, the Limitless Sword, to create a Level 6 Pure Yang Talisman Treasure. It was worth noting that Dongfang Tianxing¡¯s actions would inevitably cause certain damage to his Pure Yang True Treasure. However, he had clearly decided to go all out to gain an advantage in this war. The white jade small sword in Shui Xianlan¡¯s hand was the best proof of this. ¡°Run, quickly!¡± This time, Perfected Lord Thunder Law and Chu Guanglie couldn¡¯t care less about killing Wu Bingyun or Perfected Lord Nether Star. The two now regretted not being fast enough. After all, a Level 6 Pure Yang Talisman Treasure was extremely precious and rare. Because generally, Soul Formation Heavenly Lords wouldn¡¯t be willing to take such a risk. Even with their status and identity, they didn¡¯t have such things on them. Buzz! However, their reactions were clearly a step too slow. Just as they turned around, the white jade small sword in Shui Xianlan¡¯s hand suddenly erupted with an extremely dazzling light. The terrifying aura firmly locked onto Perfected Lord Thunder Law and Chu Guanglie, causing a momentary stiffness in their bodies. ¡°Damn it!¡± Both of them roared in their hearts. At this moment, they felt not only anger but also fear. They could no longer care about anything else. The Nascent Soul in their bodies began to burn crazily. Obviously, they couldn¡¯t care whether doing so would cut off their Dao path forward. What a joke. If they didn¡¯t even have their lives, what was there to talk about the future? Now, nothing was more important than running for their lives. Buzz! BOOM! In an instant, a dazzling blood-colored light rose from Perfected Lord Thunder Law and Chu Guanglie. There was a click. The aura that confined the space around them was finally forcefully broken by them at this moment. A hint of joy appeared on both of their faces. Next, they had no time to think. In a flash, they tried to escape from the aura exuded by the white jade sword. However, just as the two of them had flown a few miles forward, suddenly, four figures appeared in front of them. It was Su Qingchan, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud, Sword Lord Azure Blue and Perfected Lord Nether Star. Four of them wasted no time. They all exerted their full strength. In an instant, various divine powers, sword lights, storms, and surging waves formed a dam blocking Perfected Lord Thunder Law and Chu Guanglie. Their faces, which had just shown a hint of joy, turned desperate in an instant. ¡°You¡­¡± BOOM! In an instant, an incredibly powerful energy erupted. Su Qingchan, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud, Sword Lord Azure Blue and Perfected Lord Nether Star all took a step back. One couldn¡¯t deny that Perfected Lord Thunder Law and Chu Guanglie, who were burning their Nascent Soul, possessed formidable strength. With just one collision, they almost repelled Su Qingchan and the others. However, although they had almost pushed back Su Qingchan and the others, this slight delay caused them to lose the best opportunity to escape. Suddenly, a dazzling white sword light appeared behind the two of them, sweeping over them with a momentum that seemed to cut through everything. In an instant, everything seemed to fall silent. Perfected Lord Thunder Law and Chu Guanglie widened their eyes. Their faces were filled with unwillingness and disbelief. As if unable to accept that they, who were just a step away from entering Soul Formation, would die here for nothing. As this last thought crossed their minds, their figures quickly dissipated under the dazzling white light, completely turning into nothingness, body and soul extinguished. Seeing this, Xiao Longtian, Yong Shan and the others were shocked. They couldn¡¯t have dreamed that things would take such a turn. After all, in their opinion, with the strength of Perfected Lord Thunder Law and Chu Guanglie, even if they were truly defeated, as long as there was no Soul Formation Heavenly Lord present, there should be no problem for them to escape. ¡°Damn it!¡± Xiao Longtian¡¯s face quickly turned grim. The veins on his hands bulged, and his eyes were bloodshot. One had to know that the just-defeated Perfected Lord Thunder Law and Chu Guanglie were his closest allies. Now that they were gone, it was undoubtedly a tremendous loss for him personally. On the side, Yong Shan, though shocked, was relatively clear-headed. He immediately advised Xiao Longtian, who also seemed to want to use the Pure Yang Talisman Treasure. ¡°Your Highness, now is not the time for a full-scale war with them. Even if we use our trump cards, we should wait for the right moment!¡± This advice from Yong Shan was sincere. After all, their war had only lasted for a few days. Even though they suffered heavy losses, being impulsive was not the right thing to do. Especially considering the opponent¡¯s possession of a Level 6 array. No matter how powerful your Pure Yang Talisman Treasure was, At that time, as long as they hid in the array, could the Pure Yang Talisman Treasure shake the Level 6 array? Most importantly, Yong Shan could clearly see that Su Qingchan of the Everlasting Palace had the array disc in her hands. She could enter and exit the array at will, and she could even lead others to enter the array together. It was clear that they had the advantage so far in this battle. If they wanted to achieve something, the first thing to deal with was the opponent¡¯s Level 6 array. He believed that the reason why the Soul Formation seniors sent them here should be for this purpose. After all, without breaking the Level 6 array, even if Soul Formation Heavenly Lords came, it would still be difficult for them to achieve anything. ¡°Phew!¡± Finally, Xiao Longtian let out a long breath. His expression gradually returned to calm from the previous coldness. He turned to look at Yong Shan and nodded. ¡°Fellow Daoist Yong Shan, you¡¯re right. This battle will not end in a day or two. In the future, I will definitely take revenge for Thunder Law and Brother Chu!¡± At the same time, outside the war fortress. Su Qingchan, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud, Sword Lord Azure Blue and the others were rather surprised as well. They didn¡¯t expect that after losing Chu Guanglie and Perfected Lord Thunder Law, their opponent could still remain calm and collected and hold back from launching an all out attack. It seemed that this battle would not end so easily. At this moment, the faces of several people also showed a hint of solemnity. Time passed quickly. The war between the four major regions had been going on for more than ten years. In the past ten years. With the Soul Formation Heavenly Lords not officially taking the field yet, both sides had their victories and losses. Many core cultivators from both sides had fallen, ranging from Foundation Establishment to Golden Core and Nascent Soul. However, among all this, the faction most affected was undoubtedly the demonic race in the Abyss of Celestial Beasts. After all, in a war involving several major regions, the scale and intensity were beyond comparison with ordinary sect or family wars. Based on what Jiang Chengxuan and the others had observed, in the past ten years, no less than tens of thousands of demon races had been affected by the war. This included large demon emperors at late-stage Level 5.. Chapter 644 - Chapter 644: Heavenly Lords Taking the Field, Real Goal Chapter 644: Heavenly Lords Taking the Field, Real Goal Translator: Henyee Translations Editor. Henyee Translations In a certain realm high in the sky. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked down at the battlefield below. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect the demonic races in the Abyss of Celestial Beasts to be so enduring. After more than ten years, there was not even a single demon race that took the initiative to fight back. They are all demon races that were affected by the battle between the two sides.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded and said, ¡°Indeed, these guys are really patient. It seems like this time they are determined not to get involved in our war.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good too.¡± A deep look flashed across Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. ¡°Since they are willing to endure, then let them endure. At the end of the day, our goal is not them, but¡­ As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s gaze suddenly looked towards the distant sky. There. A new wave of war between the two sides had begun. However, this time, the confrontation was not between low-level cultivators or even Nascent Soul cultivators, but it had escalated to the level of Soul Formation. In the Nine Heavens Realm. Dongfang Tianxing, Murong Xian, and Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain. They had already engaged in a fierce battle with Xiao Shenji, Wu Xin, and Daoist Shang Tong. As soon as the two sides started, it seemed like they were using all their strength. There were terrifying space cracks appearing in the realm continuously. Pure Yang True Treasures and Level 6 divine powers appeared one after another. In just an instant, a large area of the realm was completely emptied due to the impact. A large black vortex zone of emptiness appeared. This scene was sensed by the cultivators below who were also engaged in the battle. In an instant, the ongoing battle below came to a halt. Everyone began to look up at the sky. Their faces showed both nervousness and excitement. This was a battle of Soul Formation Heavenly Lords. Moreover, as soon as it started, it involved three Soul Formation Heavenly Lords. The momentum, the scope, and the movement made everyone below feel an unprecedented tremor. ¡°Senior Sister, do you think Shifu and the others will be okay?¡± On the fortress. Perfected Lord Glowleaf from the Sect of Infinite Boundaries couldn¡¯t help but ask nervously. Shui Xianlan¡¯s beautiful eyes were also fixed on the sky as she said in a deep voice, ¡°Since Shifu and the others have chosen to make a move at this moment, it indicates that they should have some confidence in winning. We just need to watch.¡± As their conversation went on, the battle in the Nine Heavens Realm became increasingly fierce. Both sides were evidently using their full power. The attacks were more powerful, and the strikes were increasingly ruthless. However, at this moment, two powerful auras suddenly joined the battle. ¡°Haha, Xiao Shencong, couldn¡¯t hold back any longer, huh? With these words, a vast expanse of water surged in the sky. It was Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean. Opposite him was Xiao Shencong, who was dressed in a yellow brocade robe. His expression was solemn. He snorted at Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean. In the next moment, a pagoda appeared in his hand. The entire pagoda emitted a ring of bright yellow light. in the next moment, in that bright yellow light, nine celestial dragons suddenly flew out and pounced towards Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean. ¡°infinite Ocean, after so many years, let me see if your Oceanic Fury Waves Technique has made any progress!¡± Boom! A mixed wave of blue and yellow Qi suddenly swept through the sky. Crack In the center of it, the space suddenly turned pitch-black A terrifying roar seemed to echo from within. ¡°Huh¡­ ?¡± Suddenly. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who were situated in a lower realm, turned their attention to several other places in the Nine Heavens Realm. The two couldn¡¯t help but look at each other. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Ruyan, it seems it¡¯s about time for us to take action.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded. The next moment, the figures of the two disappeared on the spot. At the same time. In the Nine Heavens Realm. Suddenly, two figures appeared behind Dongfang Tianxing and Murong Xian. One was wearing a blue brocade robe, and the other was in a red Daoist robe, judging from the aura emanating from them, both were Soul Formation Heavenly Lords. They were Heavenly Lords from the Eastern End¡¯s Three Suns Sect and Chu family. Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun and Chu Wuyou. The moment the two of them appeared, without any hesitation, they immediately launched attacks on Dongfang Tianxing and Murong Xian. In an instant, a golden wheel and two swords, one black and one white, attacked Dongfang Tianxing and Murong Xian respectively. ¡°Be careful!¡± Seeing this sudden turn of events, Shui Xianlan and Perfected Lord Glowleaf below were shocked. The two of them couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. At the same time. A voice suddenly appeared beside Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun and Chu Wuyou, ¡°Sorry, you two, your opponent is me.¡± With these words, Shen Ruyan¡¯s figure suddenly appeared beside the two. She raised her hand. Two purple thunderbolts struck the golden wheel and the two black and white swords. ¡°Shen Ruyan from the Northern Border¡¯s Jiang Family.¡± Seeing Shen Ruyan, the expressions of Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun and Chu Wuyou became somewhat serious. They hadn¡¯t forgotten the terrifying strength this woman had displayed that day. Especially Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun. He knew very well that his junior brother, Heavenly Lord Shao Yang, had died at the hands of this woman. ¡°Well, it seems you all know me.¡± Lightning flashed in Shen Ruyan¡¯s beautiful eyes. In the next moment, she turned into a bolt of lightning and attacked Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun and Chu Wuyou. ¡°Oh no!¡± Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun and Chu Wuyou¡¯s expressions changed. They had already felt it very clearly just now. Shen Ruyan was indeed as powerful as the rumors said. With only the two of them, it was impossible to resist. Fortunately, at this moment, in another place where several people were located, there were suddenly three powerful auras. They were Heavenly Lord Radiant Sun from Three Suns Sect, Chu Tianzong from the Chu family, and Daoist Huan Shen from the Gate of Arcane Runes. Among them, Daoist Huan Shen had the achievement of killing several Level 6 demon emperors. This person was the main force in dealing with Shen Ruyan this time. This time, they didn¡¯t believe that they couldn¡¯t handle Shen Ruyan even after dispatching five Heavenly Lords against her. Although the number of people they mobilized this time seemed to be one less than last time. However, it had to be noted that last time, neither Heavenly Lord Shao Yang nor Xiao Shenji were at their peak. The former had fought a fierce battle with Jiang Chengxuan and had consumed a lot of energy. As for the latter, he had fought a huge battle with Heavenly Lord Purple Flame and the other three and had expended even more energy. But today was different. Not to mention the lineup of Daoist Huan Shen¡¯s group of five, their overall strength had already surpassed the combined strength of the six last time. Given their peak state, it was not something that the six people from last time could compare to. They believed that the probability of defeating or even killing Shen Ruyan was more than sixty percent. It was only at this moment that everyone present realized something. It seemed that Dongfang Tianxing and Murong Xian weren¡¯t the real targets of the Eastern End and Central Plain. The real target was Shen Ruyan, for whom they kicked up a battle at the level of Soul Formation. It was truly because of Shen Ruyan¡¯s shocking performance last time that they considered her a potential major threat to both the Eastern End and the Central Plain. So. This time, even if they had to use as many trump cards as possible, they must find a way to eliminate Shen Ruyan, and even Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°You¡¯ve really put in quite a bit of effort to deal with me. Amidst the flashes of lightning, Shen Ruyan¡¯s voice was heard. Daoist Huan Shen, with dual pupils glowing as the lightning flickered, smiled slightly at her words. ¡°With your strength, no matter how much preparation and effort we put in, it is not excessive. We just hope that after this, you will be completely wiped out of the surface of the earth.¡± Buzz! As the words fell, strange light suddenly appeared in the eyes of Daoist Huan Shen. In an instant, Shen Ruyan, who was shrouded in the endless lightning, suddenly blurred. The next moment, the lightning surrounding her body just extinguished like that. ¡°Now!¡± At this moment, Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun, Heavenly Lord Radiant Sun, Chu Wuyou, and Chu Tianzong all took action simultaneously. Terrifying powers erupted in an instant. The space where Shen Ruyan was located was instantly shattered by the formidable Soul Formation power. However, there was no joy on Daoist Huan Shen¡¯s face. His dual-pupil continued to rotate. The next moment, a seven-colored radiance suddenly appeared to his right. ¡°Over there!¡± Boom! With the words falling, five attacks capable of obliterating Soul Formation Heavenly Lords instantly appeared in that space. Crack¡ª At the same time. Lightning flickered in the air again. Shen Ruyan¡¯s figure appeared again in another space. Daoist Huan Shen¡¯s pupils rotated again. The attacks of the five people once again descended. When Shen Ruyan¡¯s figure appeared again in another space, a curve appeared on the corners of Daoist Huan Shen¡¯s mouth. ¡°You can¡¯t escape now!¡± Buzz! In the void. Especially in the areas where Shen Ruyan had just appeared, there seemed to be invisible threads intertwining. In the end, they formed a huge net that solidified all the space that Shen Ruyan could move. ¡°Mm? Transforming the illusory into reality¡ªis this your true ability Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes suddenly narrowed. ¡°No wonder they sent you to deal with me. It turns out they wanted to trap me in one place and seal off all the spiritual Qi I could draw from the outside. It¡¯s quite impressive for you to achieve this with your cultivation level. But¡­ But¡­¡± As she spoke, Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes suddenly became exceptionally sharp. In her eyes, there seemed to be storms and thunderstorms brewing and about to erupt. She continued in a cold tone, ¡°Relying on just this isn¡¯t enough!¡± Chapter 645 - Chapter 645: Divine Power "Light Cut", Insta-killing a Chapter 645: Divine Power ¡°Light Cut¡±, Insta-killing a Soul Formation Cultivator Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations BOOM! In an instant, a glaring burst of lightning erupted. Within this lightning, there was also a fiercely intense flame. Lightning and fire intertwined. Sounds of tearing and ripping echoed. The large net of invisible threads that was originally entangled and connected was instantly torn apart inch by inch. This caused the pupils of Daoist Huan Shen to contract. The next moment, arrows made of glittering lightning rapidly shot towards him and the other four. ¡°Freeze!¡± Daoist Huan Shen¡¯s hands quickly formed a seal. In an instant, a strange energy wave swept past. The lightning arrows that were shooting at him and the other four people were actually frozen in the air just as he had said. Subsequently, the lightning arrows that were frozen in the air seemed to be illusory as they slowly began to dissipate. ¡°Interesting.¡± Shen Ruyan narrowed her eyes. However, at this moment, she suddenly sensed a dangerous aura in her divine sense. Tear¡ª Her body instantly turned into pure lightning. There was a bang. An extremely domineering saber beam suddenly appeared behind her. Puff! Space was instantly shattered. Shen Ruyan¡¯s lightning body appeared dozens of miles away. Not far away from her, a man with long hair and sharp eyes slowly appeared. In his hand was a pitch-black long saber. ¡°Mm? And you are? Saber Lord Skyblade ¡ãf the Great Ling Imperial Palace!¡± Shen Ruyan immediately recognized the person at a glance. At present, she had a certain understanding of all the Soul Formation Heavenly Lords in the Nine Essences Cultivation WOrld. Especially someone like Skyblade, who was a formidable figure among Soul Formation Heavenly Lords, Shen Ruyan knew even better. ¡°So the true trump card of your side this time is not Daoist Huan Shen, but you.¡± Indeed. Only a cultivator like Skyblade who had reached the fifth level of Soul Formation could pose a real threat to her. Shriek¡ª However, Skyblade didn¡¯t say anything. He opened his eyes. The black long saber in his hand suddenly drew a circular arc in the air. In an instant, a long saber mark appeared in the void where Shen Ruyan was. Just as Shen Ruyan was about to transform into lightning to escape, at this moment, a strange halo suddenly circulated in Daoist Huan Shen¡¯s pupils. It caused a subtle distortion in the space where Shen Ruyan was. Boom. Shen Ruyan¡¯s figure was finally sent flying backward. Clang! Clang! Clang! In the air, there suddenly came a series of metal clashes. Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Lightning Immortal Slayer and Skyblade¡¯s black long saber clashed hundreds of times in an instant. In the end, the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer turned into a five-colored lightning bolt and flew back into Shen Ruyan¡¯s hand. It trembled slightly. No matter what, Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Lightning Immortal Slayer had yet to reach Level 6. Compared to Heavenly Lord¡¯s Level 6 Pure Yang True Treasure, it naturally fell short. Most importantly, just as Shen Ruyan completely fell into a disadvantage, Daoist Huan Shen, Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun, Heavenly Lord Radiant Sun, Chu Wuyou, and Chu Tianzong launched simultaneous attacks against her. For the first time, Shen Ruyan was forced into a relatively dangerous situation. In Daoist Huan Shen¡¯s eyes, two peculiar black vortexes appeared, collapsing inward, as if an abyss was about to suck everyone into it. However, precisely at this moment, a golden light suddenly lit up in the sky. The golden light was dazzling. It drew a straight line in the air. There was a swish. Heavenly Lord Radiant Sun, who was closest to it, was instantly swept by this golden light. Then, his body was split into two, starting from his glabella. There was a splash. A dazzling sun suddenly fell from the sky. Heavenly Lord Radiant Sun, a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord, was killed by that golden line. Whoosh¡ª There was an instant surge of intense spiritual Qi in the air. This sudden scene not only stunned Skyblade, Daoist Huan Shen, and Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun but also surprised Dongfang Tianxing, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain, and others who were battling with Xiao Shengji and Xiao Shengcong. ¡°What was that just now?¡± Everyone turned to look at the source of the golden line. There. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure slowly appeared. He smiled at Shen Ruyan. ¡°How is it? Ruyan, my metal-elemental divine power, Light Cut, is alright, right? Did it disappoint you?¡± Swoosh! With his words, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure disappeared again, turning into a straight golden line. Everyone was shocked. Daoist Huan Shen¡¯s eyes rotated rapidly, as if he wanted to see the truth. However, before he could understand what was going on, a soft puffing sound came from the sky again. Chu Tianzong of the Chu Family widened his eyes in disbelief. ¡°You¡­¡± He had just uttered a word when his entire person was split into two halves. A towering mountain collapsed in the sky. Accompanying this, there was another intense surge of spiritual Qi. The second Soul Formation Heavenly Lord. Fallen! ¡°You, you, you¡­¡± Chu Wuyou and Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun retreated in shock. He killed two Soul Formation Heavenly Lords in two moves. This couldn¡¯t be described simply as formidable; it was terrifying, unparalleled terror! Suddenly, Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun seemed to have discovered something and pointed at Jiang Chengxuan in shock. ¡°You¡­ you¡¯ve already broken through to Soul Formation? ¡°What?¡± At this moment, the expressions of Daoist Huan Shen and Skyblade changed drastically. Jiang Chengxuan had already broken through to Soul Formation. Why didn¡¯t they know about this? They did not even sense it at all. How is this possible? One had to know that with the situation between the two sides, if Jiang Chengxuan wanted to break through to Soul Formation, their side would definitely have sensed it and tried to stop it. Moreover, how did he survive the Human Tribulation? This was something that Daoist Huan Shen and Skyblade could not figure out no matter what. Tear¡ª It was at this moment that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure once again transformed into a golden line. The speed was so fast and sharp that Chu Wuyou, who was being targeted, could not react at all. Although Skyblade had reacted, However, his speed was clearly not as fast as Jiang Chengxuan, who had transformed into a golden thread. With a puff, Chu Wuyou had become the third Soul Formation Heavenly Lord to be killed by Jiang Chengxuan! What kind of divine power was this? When did a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord become so weak? BOOM! The moment Chu Wuyou was killed, the golden thread that Jiang Chengxuan transformed into finally collided fiercely with the saber beam from Skyblade. In an instant, the sharp cutting force created spatial cracks around, tearing through the void. Thud thud thud¡ª Skyblade was forced to retreat continuously. The saber beam he slashed out shattered into specks of light that filled the sky and dissipated when it collided with the golden thread that Jiang Chengxuan had transformed into. This made Skyblade and Daoist Huan Shen¡¯s expressions turn extremely solemn. They looked at each other. Without saying a word, they picked up Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun beside them and turned around to leave. What a joke. They had already spent so much effort and planning to deal with Shen Ruyan. They had even mobilized so many people. Now, they had to deal with Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan at the same time. They believed that if no higher power intervened, even if their numbers doubled, there was no way they could do anything to the couple. At their level, what mattered was no longer things like Dharmic power but rather divine powers, treasures, and one¡¯s comprehension of the laws. Just now, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s metal-elemental divine power, Light Cut, was clearly a result of him having comprehended a trace of metal-elemental laws. This was also the reason why he could move around so freely just now. Xiao Shencong, Xiao Shenji, Daoist Wuxin, and Daoist Shang Tong also sensed the danger of the situation. They did not hesitate at all. When they forced their opponents back with all their might, they wanted to turn around and escape. However, if they wanted to leave now, they would be one step behind Skyblade and Daoist Huan Shen. Under the onslaught of the Five Elements Divine Lightning and Light Cut, apart from Xiao Shencong and Wu Xin who quickly grasped the situation and managed to escape the battle circle, Xiao Shenji and Daoist Shang Tong were both trapped in place. Boom! Blinding brilliance bloomed. Xiao Shenji and Daoist Shang Tong were both sent flying in a sorry state. Although they did not die on the spot, they were still seriously injured. The two of them exchanged a glance, knowing that if they didn¡¯t use their trump cards now, they would likely end up like Chu Wuyou and the others, permanently stranded here. In an instant, a blinding light erupted from their bodies. Accompanying it was an extremely shocking fluctuation that spread out. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Dongfang Tianxing, MurongXian, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain, and Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean. The moment they sensed the fluctuations coming from Xiao Shenji and Daoist Shang Tong, they immediately opened up a portal in the void and were transported thousands of kilometers away. Rumble! Just at that moment, a terrifying explosion resounded. Everything within a radius of seven hundred miles, centered around Xiao Shenji and Daoist Shang Tong, vanished into nothingness. Including light, wind, and thunder, everything disappeared in an instant. Only the shattered space and the chaotic energy emanating from it were roaring madly. ¡°Huh?¡± It was at this moment that Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Dongfang Tianxing, and the others suddenly felt something. They all turned their gaze towards the distant sky. There. Xiao Shenji and Shangtong Daoren, who had lost their physical bodies and were left with only their primordial spirits, were fleeing rapidly in the direction they had come from, looking disheveled.. Chapter 646 - Chapter 646: The End of the War, Bad News of the Chapter 646: The End of the War, Bad News of the Northern Border Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations Those two individuals unexpectedly self-destructed their physical bodies and their intrinsic Pure Yang True Treasures just now. Although their primordial spirits remained, allowing them to continue surviving, the heavy injuries they suffered meant that their future Dao paths were completely severed. Even their lifespans would greatly diminish. Under normal circumstances, the lifespan of a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord was approximately around 5,000 years. If combined with various life-extending treasures, theoretically, it could extend up to 9,999 years. However, for the current Xiao Shenji and Daoist Shang Tong, their remaining lifespan, at most, wouldn¡¯t exceed a thousand years. Moreover, unless they possessed life-extending treasures specifically designed for primordial spirits, regular life-extending treasures wouldn¡¯t have any effect on them. And this was the price of self-destructing their physical bodies and intrinsic Pure Yang True Treasures. Most importantly, after this battle, the Eastern End and Central Plain¡¯s attack on the Western Desert and Northern Border could be said to have failed. Unless they were willing to gather all the forces of the two regions and go all out. But that was obviously impossible. If they really did that, the rebellious forces in their respective territories would immediately take action. For example, the current Eastern End. When the news of the fall of Soul Formation Heavenly Lords such as Heavenly Lord Radiant Sun, Chu Wuyou, and Chu Tianzong spread, rebellion forces behind Eastern End immediately began kicking up troubles. It should be noted that in the Eastern End, there were already three Soul Formation Heavenly Lords, Yellow Autumn, Sword Lord Wu You, and Heavenly Lord Shao Yang, who had fallen while trying to hinder Shen Ruyan from reaching Dao. Now, three Soul Formation Heavenly Lords¡ªHeavenly Lord Radiant Sun, Chu Wuyou, and Chu Tianzhong¡ªhad fallen in order to attack the Western Desert and the Northern Border. Adding it all up, Eastern End had lost a total of six Soul Formation Heavenly Lords to Jiang Chengxuan and his wife. What kind of concept was this? Well, in the South Wilderness, there was only one Soul Formation Heavenly Lord, Heavenly Lord Scripture Abyss. Similarly, in the current Western Desert, there were only two Soul Formation Heavenly Lords. Even the Northern Border back then only had three Soul Formations in total. Clearly. Jiang Chengxuan and his wife¡¯s recent actions have caused quite a stir. Under these circumstances, the four major Soul Formation forces in the Eastern End are clearly struggling to control the situation. If they continue to invest a significant portion of their forces here or even mobilize more from their homeland, it¡¯s certain that, before long, these four Soul Formation forces will face attacks from rebellious forces within their own territories. So. When the primordial spirits of Xiao Shenji and Daoist Shang Tong managed to escape back to their own camp, the Soul Formation cultivator saved by Xiao Shencong and Wuxin Daoren, Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun, immediately suggested whether they should withdraw at this point. Because, at this time, he had already received news from his own sect about the changes in Eastern End. The Rising Sun Hall had unexpectedly joined forces with various rebellious forces in the Eastern End, launching an attack on the Yellow Maple Sect and Radiance Sword Sect. Xiao Shencong and Wu Xin were also aware of this news. Their expressions immediately turned very unsightly. How many years has it been? Eastern End and Central Plain haven¡¯t suffered such a significant loss? This is clearly taking advantage of the chaos. A cold and chilling light appeared in everyone¡¯s eyes. However, in this situation, even if they were angry, it wouldn¡¯t help. The other party was betting on the fact that they wouldn¡¯t return. If you return, Xiao Shencong and the others could imagine that the people of the Rising Sun Hall would disappear like they did in the past. This had happened more than once in the past. It¡¯s just that at this crucial moment, they felt an unprecedented sense of frustration. ¡°Second Prince¡­¡± Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun could no longer sit still. This was because in his opinion, it was clearly impossible for them to continue this battle. If they insisted, the result would only be greater losses for their side. Since that was the case, it would be better to withdraw first and deal with the rebellious forces in their homeland. Otherwise, if the battlefield here doesn¡¯t achieve victory and their side is in chaos due to the rebellious forces, it would truly be a double loss. ¡°Everyone, what do you think?¡± Xiao Shencong turned to look at Wu Xin, Skyblade, Xiao Shenji, and Daoist Shang Tong. At this moment, the few of them had clearly lost their fighting spirit. Especially Xiao Shenji and Daoist Shang Tong. Without their physical bodies, at this moment, their most significant concern was not war but how to recover from the injuries they sustained and make up for the loss of lifespan. Other matters were things they didn¡¯t want to or couldn¡¯t care about. ¡°I think it¡¯s better to resolve internal issues first before dealing with external threats.¡± At this time, Wu Xin suddenly spoke. ¡°The Rising Sun Hall in the Eastern End has been in existence for quite a long time. I believe that if we can, we should try our best to eliminate this hidden danger.¡± Upon hearing Wu Xin¡¯s words, Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun immediately nodded in agreement. If, this time, they could use the strength of Central Plain to completely eliminate the Rising Sun Hall, it would be a kind of consolation. ¡°I have no objections.¡± At that moment, the Heavenly Lord said calmly. Hearing his words, Xiao Shenji and Daoist Shang Tong nodded. Thus, Xiao Shencong did not insist. ¡°Since everyone thinks this way, let¡¯s withdraw to the Eastern End first and deal with the troublemakers there before deciding what to do next.¡± Not long after. Jiang Chengxuan and the others noticed that the cultivators from the Eastern End and Central Plain began to withdraw. Jiang Chengxuan and his wife were obviously a bit surprised; they hadn¡¯t expected the other party to choose to withdraw so quickly. ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, something unexpected must have happened in their homeland.¡± At this moment, Dongfang Tianxing spoke after some thought. Upon hearing his words, Jiang Chengxuan and the others quickly caught on. The hasty withdrawal of the other side, aside from encountering heavy casualties, indicated that there might be some issues occurring in their homeland. ¡°Should we pursue them next, or¡­?¡± Murong Xian tentatively asked. Dongfang Tianxing shook his head. ¡°I suggest not to pursue. Although they have suffered severe injuries, they are not without the ability to fight back. If we push them too hard, none of us can guarantee whether they still have some hidden trump cards. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, what do you think?¡± With that said, Eastern End turned his gaze towards Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and the others. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan exchanged glances. Eventually, Jiang Chengxuan nodded and said, ¡°I agree with Fellow Daoist Dongfang. After this war, if they still want to attack the Western Desert and the Northern Border like this time, it won¡¯t be as easy. Let alone the fact that, at that time, the Abyss of Celestial Beasts will likely become a significant obstacle hindering their advance. Of course. This place will also become a threat to us.¡± ¡°Mm, Fellow daoist Jiang, you mean¡­?¡± Murong Xian¡¯s expression changed as if she had thought of something. Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°Exactly. Next, what we need to consider is the threat from the demon races. After all, once the protection period is over, the demon races will not stay idle. After all these years of preparing, they are bound to make significant moves. Especially in this Abyss of Celestial Beasts. Although we treated it as a battlefield, we have also established profound karma with the demon races here. When the time comes, they will definitely come looking for trouble. So. Before that, we need to further strengthen the defense here.¡± After hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, everyone present could not help but nod in agreement. After that. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, along with others, did not leave the war fortress immediately. Instead, they stayed behind to closely monitor the movements of the Eastern End and Central Plain. After all, even though they had made the move to evacuate, no one could guarantee that it wasn¡¯t just a diversion. They needed to make sure everything was foolproof. In the blink of an eye, several years had passed. During these years, Jiang Chengxuan and his companions had not seen any trace of cultivators from the Eastern End and Central Plain. They could be quite sure of this. Most importantly, through their spies in various places, they had confirmed that Xiao Shencong and the others who had left had already gone to the Eastern End and had a huge battle with the Rising Sun Hall there. Fortunately, Rising Sun Hall was prepared for this, so they were not wiped out in one fell swoop. Moreover, their stronghold was extremely secretive. Even though Xiao Shencong and the others had done all they could, they still could not find out where they were hiding. From then on, Jiang Chengxuan and the others finally confirmed that Xiao Shencong and his group had indeed left this area. Therefore. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain, and Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean didn¡¯t stay any longer. After a period of time, the four of them finally returned to the Northern Border with their respective people. Just after returning to the Northern Border, the four suddenly received a voice transmission from Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang. It was about Heavenly Lord Purple Flame. According to Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang, not long ago, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame¡¯s injuries suddenly worsened, almost to the point of uncontrollable. This made the expressions of Jiang Chengxuan and the other three immediately change. They hadn¡¯t expected to hear such tragic news just after returning to the Northern Border. Immediately, the four didn¡¯t dare to delay. They swiftly headed towards the direction of Purple Sun Palace. Upon arriving at Purple Sun Palace and seeing Heavenly Lord Purple Flame, the hearts of the four sank. Heavenly Lord Purple Flame at this moment exuded a decaying aura, with whitening hair, wrinkled skin, and the appearance of an elderly person. At this moment. The expressions of Jiang Chengxuan and the other three became extremely solemn.. Chapter 647 - Chapter 647: Perish Together Chapter 647: Perish Together Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan exchanged glances. The couple had a speculation in their hearts. The sudden deterioration of Heavenly Lord Purple Flame¡¯s injuries might be related to the battle against Xiao Shenji and the others that day. ¡°Senior Purple Flame¡­¡± The two of them spoke first. However, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame seemed to know what they were going to say and immediately waved his hand with a smile. ¡°No need to say more, my dear friends. I am well aware of my own situation. Originally, I didn¡¯t want Xuan Yang to inform you about this. But now that you¡¯re all here, I naturally have nothing to hide.¡± ¡°Huh¡­ ?¡± The few of them were clearly puzzled by Heavenly Lord Purple Flame¡¯s words. Heavenly Lord Purple Flame continued, ¡°I have planned to make a trip to the lair of the demonic beasts before my death.¡± ¡°What?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and the others were clearly stunned when they heard Heavenly Lord Purple Flame¡¯s words. Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Fellow Daoist Purple Flame, why are you doing this?¡± Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean also wanted to speak, but he was interrupted by Heavenly Lord Purple Flame with a smile. ¡°I know what you mean, but ask yourself, with the current strength of our human race, can we be a match for the demon race? Not at all. Even with Fellow Daoist Jiang and Fellow Daoist Shen, it¡¯s still not enough. At the moment. Since I am nearly at my end, why not take this opportunity to visit the lair of the demonic beasts? If I can take down one or two Level 6 Demon Lords, it will reduce a lot of pressure for you and the entire human race in the future.¡± ¡°But, Fellow Daoist Purple Flame¡­¡± At this moment, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain, Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean, Jiang Chengxuan, and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t know what to say. They could tell that Heavenly Lord Purple Flame had this thought since the moment he knew that he did not have long to live. Using his life that was about to be exhausted to exchange for the life of a Level 6 Demon Sovereign. Is it worth it? The answer is a definite yes. But that was not how one should look at it. It required real courage and the willingness to face death voluntarily for the sake of the human race. Even Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain, Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean, and Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang couldn¡¯t guarantee that they would have the same courage and willingness to face death like Heavenly Lord Purple Flame when the time came. ¡°Fellow Daoist Purple Flame, do you really have to do this?¡± Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean sighed. Heavenly Lord Purple Flame, however, nodded with a smile. ¡°Old buddy, after so many years, you should understand me. Since I¡¯ve said this, I will definitely do it when the time comes. As for whether you plan to start a war with the demonic beasts after my departure or continue to accumulate strength and wait for the right moment, it¡¯s up to you. Now, I can only do what I can. The rest depends on all of you.¡± With that, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame suddenly waved his hand. In an instant, numerous spirit wines and delicacies appeared in front of them. Heavenly Lord Purple Flame said, ¡°Come, come, let¡¯s have a few drinks while we still have time. Also, tell me about the battle between us and the Central Pain.¡± As soon as he finished speaking. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Heavenly Lord Purple Flame, Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain, and Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean were sitting with the wine cups in front of them. They were all filled with sparkling and translucent wine that was filled with spiritual Qi. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and the others couldn¡¯t help exchanging glances. Immediately, everyone set aside their worries and concerns, instead accompanying Purple Flame to eat and drink. During the banquet, many interesting anecdotes and topics were discussed, including their recent battles in the Abyss of Celestial Beasts. This drinking session went on for many days, and it seemed like everyone had cast off their burdens. Amidst the clinking of cups, the spiritual liquor taken out by Purple Flame quickly ran out. Then, Jiang Chengxuan, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain, Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean, and Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang also took out their spiritual liquor. The merriment continued. Until several days later, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain, and Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean then bid farewell to Heavenly Lord Purple Flame and returned to their sects and families. It was only then that Perfected Lord Wind Cloud and the other personal disciples of Heavenly Lord Purple Flame arrived one after another. Looking at the aged face of their Shifu, each of them couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of sadness. On the contrary, Purple Flame remained calm. He looked at the disciples, pondered for a moment, and said: ¡°After I leave, remember, do not pride yourselves as disciples of a Soul Formation sect. You must put aside past arrogance and be cautious in your words and actions. Thus, even after a hundred or a thousand years, As long as those fellow Daoists are still around, they can ensure the continuation of my Purple Sun Palace. Have you all remembered?¡± Perfected Lord Wind Cloud and the others were stunned. However, in the next second, they agreed respectfully. ¡°I will remember Shifu¡¯s teachings!¡± ¡°Good!¡± Heavenly Lord Purple Flame nodded slightly. Next, he gave some instructions to Wind Cloud and others before letting them leave. At the same time. After Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan returned to Mount Mystic Tai, they entered their own cave abodes. Preparing to begin seclusion. As for some family matters, they had already discussed them with Jiang Anran and others on their way back. Therefore, they didn¡¯t say anything else. Instead, they took out some of their gains from their bodies. First of all. It was the section of the Green Dragon Divine Wood. Jiang Chengxuan found this in Chu Wuyou¡¯s storage ring. Originally, he was still wondering where he should obtain a treasure like the Green Dragon Divine Wood. After all, none of the Soul Formation Heavenly Lords he knew had such a treasure. Unexpectedly, he actually obtained this section of Green Dragon Divine Wood from Chu Wuyou¡¯s storage ring. Moreover, this section of the Green Dragon Divine Wood was Level 6. Hence¡­ As long as his weapon refinement cultivation broke through to Level 6, he could officially begin to try the refinement of the Eastern Green Dragon Flag. Next was a piece of Mystic Lightning Crystal. This item was also obtained from their enemy, Heavenly Lord Radiant Sun. With this item, Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Lightning Immortal Slayer could be upgraded to a Level 6 Pure Yang True Treasure in advance. Next was a bottle of Primordial Chaos Heavenly Water. It was an extremely precious Level 6 body tempering treasure. With it, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body tempering cultivation might be able to break through to Level 6. At that time, his combat strength would definitely experience another leap. Finally, there were some Pure Yang True Treasures that they could not use. They exchanged some of them with other Heavenly Lords. As for the remaining few, they planned to keep one each as a backup. As for the extra ones, they planned to refine them into Pure Yang Talisman Treasures and give them to Jiang Anran and the others as a trump card in the future. They sorted out what they were going to do next. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t waste any more time. The couple officially began their seclusion. A year later. Jiang Chengxuan had just refined the section of Green Dragon Divine Wood in his hand when his heart suddenly throbbed. This forced him to temporarily stop what he was doing and turn to the outside of the cave abode. Coincidentally, his dao companion, Shen Ruyan, also walked out of her cave abode. The couple looked at each other and saw a hint of seriousness in each other¡¯s eyes. At this moment, in a place extremely far away from the human territory. Suddenly, a blazing light that was like an explosion of the sun rose. Even from thousands of miles away, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could clearly feel the terrifying power. ¡°That is?¡± The hearts of the two skipped a beat. At this moment, a hearty laugh suddenly sounded in the sky. ¡°Hahaha! Demon Sovereign Divine Eagle, today, I will drag you down to hell with me!¡± ¡°Purple Flame, how dare you!¡± A sudden angry and terrified roar echoed in the high sky. ¡°How dare you intrude into our demon territory actively! Aren¡¯t you afraid that my demon race will once again go to war with your human race?¡± ¡°Hahaha! Eagle, today, I only represent myself, not the entire human race. If your demon race really wants to go to war with my human race because of this, feel free to try.¡± ¡°Purple Flame, you¡¯re quite audacious!¡± In the high sky, another roar of a Demon Sovereign resounded. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan instantly recognized the voice. It was unexpectedly the voice of Elder Black Tortoise. However, at this moment, what responded to Elder Black Tortoise was an extremely loud bang. Following that, a dazzling light, surpassing the brilliance of the sun, soared into the sky. Accompanied by the furious and unwilling roar of the Divine Eagle Demon Sovereign. Its aura and the aura of Purple Flame rapidly weakened and dissipated in this instant. ¡°Lunatic, you lunatic!¡± With the eagle¡¯s final struggle, its and Heavenly Lord Purple Flame¡¯s auras finally disappeared completely in the explosion. ROAR! At the same time. A giant turtle, resembling a mountain, covered in countless ancient and simple patterns on its back, emitting an exceptionally ancient and powerful aura, appeared in the divine senses of Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and other Heavenly Lords. However, this black tortoise, at this moment, had its ancient and tough shell covered with numerous scorched marks. Even clearly visible were cracks, spreading across most of its shell. One of its giant claws was broken into two sections. Thick demon lord¡¯s blood gushed out vigorously from its wounds. The attack just now had severely injured Elder Black Tortoise, which had lived for countless years, causing it substantial damage.. Chapter 648 - Chapter 648: Eastern Green Dragon Flag Completed, Chapter 648: Eastern Green Dragon Flag Completed, System Continuous Notifications Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment, no matter how much Elder Black Tortoise could endure, he couldn¡¯t contain his anger at this moment. Its massive Dharma Form, in an instant, transformed into a giant of thousands of feet. A terrifying aura, centered around its Dharma Form, shrouded the entire Northern Border. ¡®Well¡­¡¯ Seeing Elder Black Tortoise¡¯s actions, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang also burst out with formidable auras. Jiang Chengxuan, without any politeness, directly taunted towards the territory of the demon race. ¡°Old tortoise, do you want to actively provoke a war between our two races? Or do you want to if your shell is harder than my fist? Come, come, come. Don¡¯t hesitate. If you want to fight, I¡¯m in for it. Let¡¯s fight until one of us falls. Do you dare?¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s provocative words immediately dyed Elder Black Tortoise¡¯s eyes red. Its gaze was fixed on Jiang Chengxuan from afar. Jiang Chengxuan sneered in disdain. ¡°Why? You don¡¯t dare? Or do you think you can kill me with your eyes alone? Hmph!¡± This last mocking sneer almost caused Elder Black Tortoise to lose all its cool. Fortunately, at this moment, in the other areas within the territory of the demon race, several extremely powerful auras also rose. They confronted Jiang Chengxuan and others from a distance. In the end, a voice with a somewhat hoarse tone was heard. ¡°Fellow Daoist Black Tortoise, there¡¯s no need to fight with those people. When the time comes, we will naturally seek justice for you and the deceased Divine Eagle. At that time, we will use the blood of tens of billions of humans to wash away this humiliation.¡± With these words, the trace of blood in the eyes of the Elder Black Tortoise gradually faded away. It deeply glanced at the direction where Jiang Chengxuan and the others were, and then, together with the other Demon Sovereigns, stealthily returned to the depths of the demon territory. Upon seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan was somewhat disappointed. If he could really provoke Elder Black Tortoise and have a life-and-death battle with him, then they, the human race, might have one less enemy. Unfortunately¡­ He couldn¡¯t help but shake his head. Then, he and Shen Ruyan looked in the direction of the demon territory again. Their expressions gradually turned solemn. He stood there quietly for a long time. Finally, each of them took out a cup of spirit wine, saluted in the direction they were facing, and then sprinkled their respective spirit wine on the ground. ¡°Fellow Daoist Purple Flame, have a safe journey. One day in the future, we will let the human race stand at the pinnacle of this world. Just watch.¡± After saying these words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan returned to their cave abodes. After returning to his cave abode, Jiang Chengxuan did not immediately try to refine his Eastern Green Dragon Flag with the refined Green Dragon Divine Wood. Instead, he took out many top-grade level 5 materials and tried to simulate the refinement of a Level 6 Pure Yang True Treasure. After all, refining a Level 6 Pure Yang True Treasure was different from refining a level 5 True Treasure where there were many materials for you to practice. In the Nine Essences cultivation world, any Level 6 material could be said to be very precious and rare. Therefore, if he wanted to refine a Level 6 Pure Yang True Treasure and break through to the Level 6 weapon refiner, he must achieve perfection as a Level 5 weapon refiner. Moreover, he had to gather enough experience from it. Only in this way, when he tried to refine a Level 6 Pure Yang True Treasure, would there be a few chances of success. Jiang Chengxuan was currently doing just that. He used the existing level 5 materials and those high-grade level 5 materials to continuously practice and learn, constantly laying a sufficient foundation for the subsequent refining of the Eastern Green Dragon Flag. At the same time. He did not forget to use the Heavenly Calculation Technique to predict the outcome of him refining the Eastern Green Dragon Flag. Just like that. Thirty years passed quickly. In these 30 years, Jiang Chengxuan had already refined no less than ten Level 5 True Treasures using those Level 5 materials. Among them, two are top-grade Level 5 True Treasures. It could be said that he had already reached perfection as a Level 5 weapon refiner. However, regarding the refining of the Level 6 Pure Yang True Treasure, Jiang Chengxuan was still not too confident. After he calculated, Almost nine out of ten results told him that if he tried to refine the Eastern Green Dragon Flag now, he would have a very high chance of failure. Could it be that I really have to use merit to refine the Eastern Green Dragon Flag this time? Jiang Chengxuan fell into deep thought. After a while. He shook his head. His intuition told him that the merit he had now was not suitable to be used in this occasion. Thinking of this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately began another round of calculation. This calculation took another 30 years. This made Jiang Chengxuan deeply realize something. There was a fundamental difference between Soul Formation Heavenly Lords and low-level cultivators. He had been in seclusion for 60 years. If it was a Qi Refinement cultivator, their lifespan would have been more than half gone. Even if they were Foundation Establishment Cultivators, it was already one-third of their lives. And this was only the time Jiang Chengxuan had spent on refining the Eastern Green Dragon Flag and calculating. In the future, if he really wanted to cultivate a special technique or undergo seclusion to break through, it might take a century or more. By the time he came out, many people¡¯s lives may have already come to an end. This is also the main reason why high-level cultivators could not truly be friends with lower-level cultivators. Even for family ancestors like him, there may not be genuine emotions towards their direct blood descendants. The gap between the two was just too significant. Even if they had just established some emotional connections, finding out that the junior had already passed away due to the depletion of lifespan after coming out of seclusion could be occasionally acceptable. But if it happened frequently, even they, as Soul Formation Heavenly Lords, may be affected emotionally. So. Once they reached the cultivation realm of Soul Formation, they rarely had substantial interactions with disciples or juniors below them. They only needed to do what they ought to and fulfill their responsibilities. Some cultivators with indifferent and selfish temperaments may not even fulfill these responsibilities. This was also a major reason why many cultivators became ruthless and unfeeling as they progressed in their cultivation. Jiang Chengxuan felt that he had no right to judge others. Cultivation was a personal journey, and everyone was a small character struggling on this path. Whether it¡¯s Soul Formation or Voice Returning, in the vast world, under the heavens, what does it all amount to? In any case, he only needed to manage himself and hold onto his true heart. At this moment. Through calculation, Jiang Chengxuan had already pushed the success rate of refining the Eastern Green Dragon Flag to around forty percent. This was already the limit of what he could foresee. Going further, even if he spent more time, there may not be any substantial results. Since that was the case, he might as well start now. If it really didn¡¯t work out, he would just use a trace of merit. He believed that when it came to a critical moment, he would not lose the necessary determination. After all, all intuitions and calculations were just forms of concepts. He could use them as references or even relied on them sometimes, but he must not let them become the sole basis for his decisions. After understanding all of this, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly felt that his state of mind had elevated to a higher level in an instant. The Primordial Spirit in his body became more robust, harmonious, and integrated. His connection with this world also became even closer. Seizing this fleeting enlightenment, Jiang Chengxuan quickly took out all the materials needed to refine the Eastern Green Dragon Flag. The Armored Wood Vine, the Wood Earth Ganoderma, and the Green Dragon Divine Wood that he had refined long ago. Buzz, buzz, buzz! The Pure Yang True Fire began to dance and burn in his palm. Gradually. The Armored Wood Vine and Wood Earth Ganoderma turned into two balls of emerald liquid. They emitted a fragrance unique to wood. Jiang Chengxuan cast a series of refining spells. Soon, the three main materials for refining the Eastern Green Dragon Flag began to fuse together. This process was surprisingly smooth. Jiang Chengxuan felt that his state was getting better and better. Countless insights surged into his mind, erupting from the accumulation of numerous attempts, calculations, and practices before this moment. As a result, he managed to completely refine this intrinsic wood-elemental Pure Yang True Treasure in just ten years! Buzz! The moment he cast the last refining spell into the Eastern Green Dragon Flag, the entire flag emitted a rich green light. Waves of profound aura filled the air. Jiang Chengxuan immediately knew all the uses of this Pure Yang True Treasure. It had to be said that this Eastern Green Dragon Flag was the one with the most functions and comprehensive uses among all his treasures. It combined defense, confusion, entrapment, lockdown, and attack. With it in hand, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strength undoubtedly climbed another level. Jiang Chengxuan was overjoyed. He raised his hand slightly and tapped at the palm-sized emerald green flag in front of him. A low dragon roar suddenly sounded from the emerald green flag. Then, In the next moment, it turned into a green light and directly merged into Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s brow. [Ding.] At the same time, a familiar electronic voice suddenly sounded in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. [Congratulations, host. You have become a Level 6 weapon refiner. You have received three chances to enter the special Weapon Refinement Space and one Repairing Jade.] [Special Weapon Refinement Space: It can simulate the materials needed by the host for refining weapons, allowing the host to practice the refining process. However, the real refining operations can not be performed in this space.] [Repairing Jade: It can instantly repair damaged or even destroyed Dharma treasures, True Treasures, and even Pure Yang True Treasures.] [Ding.] At this moment, the system notification sounded again.. Chapter 649 - Chapter 649: A Hundred Years of Seclusion Chapter 649: A Hundred Years of Seclusion Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations [Congratulations, host. You have successfully refined five five elemental intrinsic Dharma treasures. You have obtained the Five Treasures Fusion Technique and the refinement method of the Universe Five Elements Diagram.] Upon hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan was taken aback. He hadn¡¯t expected that refining five elemental intrinsic Dharma treasures would bring such a delightful surprise. According to the system, the Five Treasures Fusion Technique was specifically created to craft the Universe Five Elements Diagram. This Diagram was a unique artifact that combined five different elemental properties: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. To forge this extraordinary treasure, one must use the Eastern Green Dragon Flag, Golden Void Sword, Eternal Scorching Sun Furnace, Deep Earth Halberd, and Yin-Yang Divine Water Jade as materials, merging them into one to finally create the Universe Five Elements Diagram. Upon its completion, this artifact would automatically reach the level of a Spiritual Treasure. Moreover, it possessed the ability to transform. It could revert to any of its original forms, such as the Deep Earth Halberd or the Eastern Green Dragon Flag. Most importantly, once crafted in this manner, it would truly qualify as an Immortal Treasure. In other words, it could be a treasure that could truly accompany Jiang Chengxuan on his journey ahead. Moreover, its power would surpass all spiritual treasures, second only to the Heaven-connecting Spiritual Treasures. To Jiang Chengxuan, this was definitely great news. It was an opportunity for him to truly possess his own spiritual treasure. After all, possessing such artifacts was unheard of, given their rarity and value. Spiritual treasures were simply too rare and precious. Each Spiritual Treasure was unique, with its distinct characteristics, impossible to replicate. Not to mention Soul Formation cultivators like them, even the Void Returning Divine Lords of the upper world might not have a treasure like a Spiritual Treasure. Thinking this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately reviewed the entire content of the Five Treasures Fusion Technique. After reading it, Jiang Chengxuan immediately had many plans. Sure enough. It was indeed not easy to refine the Spiritual Treasure, Universe Five Elements Diagram. Although he already had the foundation to refine this Spiritual Treasure, However, there were a few prerequisites. First of all, his five intrinsic Dharma treasures had to all reach Level 6 Pure Yang True Treasure level. Secondly, and most importantly, he had to awaken their spirituality. Only by activating its spirituality could a treasure truly be called a Spiritual Treasure. Right now, what he needed to consider the most was still to think of a way to raise the other three Intrinsic True Treasures to Level 6 before he could truly start considering the fusion of the five treasures. However, such a task could not be completed in a short period of time. The most important thing now was to think of a way to increase his body tempering cultivation. He wanted to see if he could use this opportunity to raise his body tempering cultivation to Level 6. If he could, his battle prowess might increase once again. Thinking of this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately took out the bottle of Primordial Chaos Heavenly Water from his body. This water was an extremely rare Level 6 body tempering material. As soon as Jiang Chengxuan applied the water on his body, he immediately felt its extraordinary effects. At this moment. He sensed a rapid transformation in his body ¨C his blood, bones, and meridians seemed to be undergoing a swift change under the influence of a special power. This transformation intensified significantly when he circulated the Infinite Wheel. In just a few months, Jiang Chengxuan felt a significant improvement in his physical constitution compared to before. Continuing at this rate, he pondered that by the time he finished using the entire bottle of water, there was a real possibility of elevating his body tempering cultivation to Level 6. Drip¡ªdrip- While Jang Chengxuan was rapidly improving his body tempering cultivation, somewhere in the depths of the demon beast forest in the Northern Border. Droplets of black liquid slowly oozed from a fractured cliffside. A demon bird, with wings spanning four meters, had just flown over this cliff. Its previously sharp amber eyes slowly turned as dark as ink. Threads of visible and invisible black lines extended from the dripping black liquid, swiftly embedding into the bones and flesh of the demon bird. Instantly, the bird¡¯s body began to grow rapidly. Pus-like tumors sprouted on its wings, head, and torso. There was a splash. Slimy black tentacles emerged under its abdomen, gruesomely twisting and writhing in the air. Sharp barbs grew on its talons, exuding an aura of brutal ferocity. With a piercing shriek, the sound was harsh, violent, and eerily sinister. There was a whoosh. A patterned python just emerging below was instantly killed, its head crushed by the bird¡¯s sharp, barbed talons. In a flash, threads of black lines emerged from within the bird and merged into the corpse of the python. In just a short time, a bizarre transformation occurred. The patterned python, previously lifeless with a shattered head, abruptly rose up. Hiss¡ªhiss¡ª The sound of a venomous snake hissing filled the air. The python¡¯s previously colorful body was rapidly enveloped by a layer of ink-like darkness. Its skin under the scales writhed rapidly, forming irregular bulges. Soon, these bulges turned into disgusting tumors, accompanied by the emergence of numerous black, slimy tentacles from its belly. The python had completely changed in appearance, its eyes now a sinister and cold, emitting a brutal and icy glow. In silence, the snake and the demon bird moved towards their next prey. Back at the cliff, a large pool of black liquid had accumulated on the ground. This liquid, as if possessing its own consciousness, formed into droplets and shot out in all directions. Time flew swiftly, and thirty years passed in the blink of an eye. On this day. Jiang Chengxuan sighed as he looked at the empty bottle of Primordial Chaos Heavenly Water. He was so close to reaching Level 6 in body refining. Unfortunately, he had run out of the Primordial Chaos Heavenly Water. Though he was only a step away from the threshold, it was obviously not so easy to cross it without a body tempering precious item. It could potentially take hundreds or even a thousand years. Deciding to look for similar precious items in the future, Jiang Chengxuan realized it had been almost a hundred years since he began his seclusion. It was time for him to emerge. Thinking so, he stepped out, instantly arriving outside his cave abode. He wondered if Shen Ruyan had yet to leave her seclusion. Scanning the area with his divine sense and not detecting her presence, he decided not to disturb her. Instead, he called upon Jiang Renyi and others to catch up on the events of the past century. It turned out that the Nine Essences cultivation world had been relatively peaceful during these hundred years, with no major events. However, the Jiang family had developed rapidly, thanks to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. One of the most noteworthy things was that Jiang Rendao had successfully advanced to Nascent Soul eighteen years ago. Others in the family also saw significant improvements in their cultivation levels, with the number of Golden Core cultivators in the family increasing by four. However, Jiang Chengxuan did not know those four people. He had only heard of their names. Jiang Chengxuan had no intention of meeting them. After all, at his current realm, Ordinary Golden Cores were really not worthy of his attention. Even Nascent Soul cultivators would not be able to attract his attention unless they had a special identity or something special. In the end, reaching the realm of Soul Formation had changed his perspective on many things. ¡°By the way, Granduncle¡­¡± At this moment, Jiang Renyi seemed to have thought of something, and his expression became slightly solemn. Jiang Chengxuan noticed the change and looked at him intently. ¡°Is there something special?¡± he asked. At that moment, Jiang Renyi felt an indescribable pressure, as if he was carrying an invisible weight, instilling a sense of awe in him. He thought to himself that his granduncle¡¯s presence seemed to grow more imposing by the day. Although Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attitude towards them remained the same, his status as a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord inevitably brought a different kind of pressure. ¡°There is something I need to report to you, Granduncle.¡± Jiang Renyi tried his best to adjust his state and replied in a calm tone, ¡°A few years ago, there were a few instances where it seemed like the Demon Race was probing us.¡± ¡°Hmm? Probing?¡± When he suddenly heard this news, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s originally calm eyes immediately narrowed. He knew very well that the protection period of the human race was not over yet. If the demons attacked the human race at this time, even if it was just a probing attack, it would bring unimaginable negative consequences to the demons. Black Tortoise and the others shouldn¡¯t be so unwise. There should be something else going on that they did not know. With that in mind, Jiang Chengxuan said to Jiang Renyi, ¡°Tell me about it in detail. What exactly happened?¡± Jiang Renyi nodded and immediately told Jiang Chengxuan everything he knew.. Chapter 650 - Chapter 650: Demon Monster, Tribulation of the Celestial Chapter 650: Demon Monster, Tribulation of the Celestial Law Sect Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations As it turned out, a few years ago, several low-level demon beasts had attacked some of the human cities. These attacks were primarily carried out by Level 1 demon beasts, with occasional appearances of Level 2 ones. However, there were no sightings of Level 3 demon beasts or Level 4 Demon Kings. Despite this, these attacks had still caused some casualties among the human population. Similar incidents had occurred three or four times so far. Jiang Chengxuan quickly formed a hypothesis in his mind. It seemed that over the past century, the Demon Race had grown restless and was using these attacks to probe for certain weaknesses. The repeated nature of these incidents suggested that they might have discovered something valuable from their probing. Otherwise, similar incidents wouldn¡¯t have happened three or four times in a row. However, this was clearly not what Jiang Chengxuan paid the most attention to. What really caught his attention was another situation. According to Jiang Renyi, in the most recent demon beast activity, they had encountered a very peculiar type of demon beast. These creatures exuded an immensely evil aura and possessed a certain undying ability. Even when beheaded or bisected, they continued to move. Only through the use of fierce spells like flames and lightning, or similar Dharma weapons, could they be truly eliminated. Almost subconsciously, Jiang Chengxuan immediately thought of what he had foreseen that day. As well as the person he had cursed to death that day. Could it be that this matter was related to them? At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression could not help but turn solemn. ¡°Husband, if I am not mistaken, the beasts Renyi speaks of are no longer true demon beasts. They seem to have been corrupted by something extremely evil. I believe calling them ¡®demon monsters¡¯ would be more appropriate.¡± At that moment, Shen Ruyan¡¯s voice suddenly came from behind Jiang Chengxuan and Jiang Renyi. ¡°Wife, you¡¯re out of seclusion!¡± Jiang Chengxuan exclaimed with surprise and joy, turning to Shen Ruyan. Shen Ruyan nodded with a smile. ¡°Yes, I have just emerged.¡± Jiang Renyi also hurriedly greeted her with respect. Shen Ruyan nodded slightly and then turned back to the topic at hand, looking at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Husband, what do you think?¡± ¡°I think you are right.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded in agreement. ¡°If what Renyi says is true, then these demon beasts are indeed no longer mere beasts but have become monsters.¡± At this point, Jiang Chengxuan looked at Jiang Renyi and asked, ¡°By the way, did you manage to capture any of them alive? If so, bring them to me immediately.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Renyi¡¯s expression turned into a wry smile as he shook his head, ¡°Granduncle, we haven¡¯t captured any alive. It¡¯s not for lack of trying, but as soon as we capture and restrain them, they self-destruct, turning into a pile of ashes.¡± ¡°Oh? Is that so?¡± Jiang Chengxuan immediately frowned. He and Shen Ruyan exchanged glances. The self-destructive nature of these monsters further confirmed their previous speculation. ¡°It seems we can only wait until they appear again and investigate in person,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said, looking at Shen Ruyan, who nodded in agreement. ¡°For now, that seems to be the only option,¡± she replied. ¡°By the way, does the Hidden Sword Palace know about this?¡± Jiang Chengxuan suddenly asked. Jiang Renyi immediately nodded and replied. ¡°Yes, they are aware. After all, when these creatures attacked our human cities, they didn¡¯t only target cities under our Jiang family¡¯s jurisdiction.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded slightly. ¡°You may leave for now. If there¡¯s any new development, inform us immediately.¡± ¡°Yes, Granduncle.¡± Jiang Renyi immediately agreed respectfully. Once Jiang Renyi¡¯s figure had completely disappeared from Xuanming Peak, Jiang Chengxuan turned back to Shen Ruyan, ¡°Wife, I suspect that the Demon Race might now be in league with those beings.¡± ¡°Um, are you saying?¡± Shen Ruyan¡¯s beautiful eyes narrowed. Jiang Chengxuan nodded, ¡°Exactly. Otherwise, the emergence of these demon monsters cannot be explained. Only by joining forces can there be a possibility of those demon monsters being born.¡± At this point, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes suddenly became a little deep. ¡°It seems the Demon Race is really set on going down this dark path.¡± The couple then shifted their conversation to their gains from the recent seclusion. Jiang Chengxuan quickly learned that during this time, Shen Ruyan not only upgraded her intrinsic True Treasure, the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer, to Level 6 Pure Yang True Treausre, but also advanced her cultivation to the second level of Soul Formation. Additionally, she had comprehended a new divine power, the Yin-Yang Polarity Lightning Sword, a divine power comparable in power to the Five Elements Divine Lightning. While the couple was exchanging their insights from the seclusion, a series of tragic screams echoed within the Celestial Law Sect in the state of Tong. Inside the entire state of Tong, there were hundreds of twisted and eerie black shadows moving through the air, on the ground, inside houses, and even along walls. Eventually, these twisted shadows swarmed into the noses, ears, mouths, and eyes of the disciples in the state of Tong who were screaming in agony. In an instant, the cultivators in Celestial Law Sect who were howling in pain stopped. The disciples¡¯ eyes turned pitch black, like a deep abyss. On the surface of their bodies, there were black pustules that looked like tumors. They rose and fell, as if something was about to break out of their skin. Inside the ancestral hall of Celestial Law Sect, the four current Nascent Soul cultivators of the sect faced a figure shrouded in a cloak. Their expressions twisted with fury, one of them demanded, ¡°Who are you? Why have you brought such calamity upon my sect?¡± The cloaked figure replied with a faint smile, ¡°No particular reason. I just find that using your sect members as hosts suits my needs better. After all, your expertise in puppetry can help us conceal many things and buy us some time. That¡¯s all.¡± ¡°What?¡± The three ancestors of the Celestial Law Sect were shocked. One of them stared at the cloaked figure in disbelief, ¡°You¡­ Who are you?¡± ¡°Hmm, figured something out, have you?¡± The cloaked figure narrowed his eyes, then grinned. ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter. As long as I control you today, this matter will not be spread. To me, as long as I can buy some time, that will be enough.¡± As he spoke, countless black threads shot out from his hands. Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª These threads were somewhere between tangible and intangible. Of the four Nascent Soul cultivators of Celestial Law Sect, only the first and third ancestors managed to react in time, swapping places with their instrinsic puppets. A series of pops could be heard. Their puppet duplicates exploded into countless fragments, but the second and fourth ancestors let out a piercing scream. The hearts of the first and third ancestors sank. Turning around, they saw that the bodies of the second and fourth ancestors were now entangled in dense black threads, with black lines spreading over their skin, moving up from their legs to their arms, abdomen, and chest. In the blink of an eye, the lines had even reached their shoulders. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± The two screamed as if undergoing unbearable torture, with bulging tumors appearing on their bodies. The sight was grotesque, terrifying, and bizarre. ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± The third ancestor roared furiously. In the next moment, a flaming sword flew towards the cloaked figure, while the first ancestor was not idle either. He reached out and formed a hand seal. In the next moment, three immensely majestic figures appeared behind the cloaked figure. With the power to shatter the earth, three gigantic fists plummeted towards the cloaked figure¡¯s head. These were three puppets at Level 5. ¡°Humph¡­¡± Facing the attacks of the two, the cloaked figure merely chuckled in response. His figure seemed to turn ethereal, and both the flaming flying sword and the attacks from the Level 5 puppets passed right through him without causing any damage. ¡°What?¡± The first and third ancestors were shocked. At this moment, an extremely dangerous feeling surged in their hearts. Before they could react, several Level 5 puppets suddenly appeared in front of them. BOOM! Their formidable attacks struck, causing the defensive treasures of the first and third ancestors to shake violently, their spiritual light rapidly dimming. What chilled them to the bone was the realization that the attacking puppets were the Level 5 puppets of the second and fourth ancestors! ¡°Die!¡± At the same time. The second and fourth ancestors unleashed their instrinsic true treasures ¡ª a revolving wheel and a treasure pagoda. Both shone brilliantly, pressing down directly towards the first and third ancestors. ¡°Junior Brothers, you¡­¡± The first ancestor began to speak but suddenly his pupils constricted. He and the third ancestor realized that the eyes of the second and fourth ancestors had turned pitch black, like ink, exuding a cold, sinister, evil, and eerie aura. Even they had been¡­ Just as this thought flashed through his mind, the attacks of the two sides collided again. Rumble! The hall shook, and the arrays¡¯ luminous halos flickered rapidly. Clearly, the attacks of the four were pushing the defensive limits of the array in the hall. At this critical moment, while the first and third ancestors were engaged in battle with the second and fourth, they failed to notice that two shadows, identical to their own, had suddenly risen from their feet.. These shadows stood upright and adhered to their backs! Chapter 651 - Chapter 651: The Spiritual Island of the Vast River Being Chapter 651: The Spiritual Island of the Vast River Being Targeted Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Arghhhh!¡± Both the first and third ancestors screamed in unison. The next moment, the spiritual light on their bodies flickered rapidly, and they were bombarded with a series of attacks that shattered their defenses. In no time, both the third and first ancestors of Celestial law Sect, like the second and fourth, had their eyes turn into a deep, abyssal black, and grotesque, twisting tumors began to writhe under their skin. Accompanying this transformation were sinister and eerie black shadows that fluttered and danced around them. A few years later. In the Nova Waters. On the Spiritual Island of the Vast River. Perfected Lord Vast River looked at the message brought by his disciple, his face turning grim. He turned to his disciple, Guan Xinting, and asked in a deep voice, ¡°What¡¯s going on? Haven¡¯t we figured out what¡¯s happening yet?¡± Guan Xinting wore a bitter smile and shook her head, ¡®We still haven¡¯t found the exact cause. Junior Brother Yun Zicheng and the others have vanished as if they evaporated from this world. It¡¯s the same as those previous disappearances.¡± As it turned out, Just half a year ago. The forces near the Island of the Vast River¡¯s domain began to experience a series of disappearances. Initially, these cases were few and didn¡¯t attract much attention. However, as time passed, more and more people disappeared, including the complete disappearance of entire sects and families. Now, even within the Spiritual Island of the Vast River, people were vanishing, including Yun Zicheng, the direct disciple of Perfected Lord Vast River. Even Perfected Lord Vast River, the master of the island, couldn¡¯t stay uninvolved and emerged from seclusion to personally investigate. However, the results were disappointing. Despite extensive investigations, they found nothing, not even a clue as to how Yun Zicheng and the others disappeared. It was as if an invisible hand had wiped away all traces. Perfected Lord Vast River instinctively felt something was amiss. It was as if a shadow had imperceptibly enveloped them, casting a pall over the entire Spiritual Island of the Vast River. ¡°Something¡¯s not right,¡± he suddenly said, shaking his head. At this moment, he sensed an enormous crisis rapidly approaching, threatening him and the entire island. ¡°I must inform Black Sea Pavilion and Senior Jiang about this,¡± he said, getting up to leave for the nearest Black Sea Pavilion. After greeting Guan Xinting, he prepared to immediately head to the nearest Black Sea Pavilion. However, just as he was about to leave the Spiritual Island of the Vast River, several disciples on the island suddenly looked at each other. In the next moment, a sinister cold smile appeared on the faces of those disciples. BOOM! It was also at this moment that the entire sky above the island seemed to be enveloped by a thick black fog. The evil and terrifying aura it exuded instantly changed the expressions of Perfected Lord Vast River and Guan Xinting. ¡°Shifu, this is¡­?¡± Sensing the terrifying aura emitted by the black fog, Guan Xinting turned to look at Perfected Lord Vast River in shock. At that moment, Perfected Lord Vast River had a look of disbelief as well. ¡°Such dense demonic Qi¡­ It seems our island has been targeted for more than just a day or two,¡± he said, turning his gaze towards the disciples with dark glints in their eyes. ¡°Yuan Hong, Fei Yan, when did you become like this? And how did I not notice any of this?¡± ¡°Hehehe¡­¡± Instead of a response, an eerie cold laugh was all that came back. The disciple named Fei Yan then spoke mechanically, ¡°Perfected Lord Vast River, don¡¯t worry, soon you will become one of us. By then, the entire Nova Waters will be our territory.¡± As he finished speaking, Perfected Lord Vast River and Guan Xinting were shocked to see a large group of island disciples appear behind the two. Each one had eyes as black as ink, with tumors writhing under their skin and bodies marked with twisted, sinister black lines. As they approached, an evil and sinister aura that was even denser and more terrifying than before suddenly assaulted their faces. Perfected Lord Vast River, Guan Xinting, and a few uncorrupted disciples felt a deep chill in their hearts, especially as they saw the familiar faces of their fellow disciples approaching with bone-chilling, sinister smiles. ¡°Quick, leave! We must leave this place immediately!¡± Suddenly, Perfected Lord Vast River hollered. In the next instant, a talisman flickering with lightning appeared above his head. Crack¡ª As Perfected Lord Vast River activated the talisman, golden lightning surged from it. The approaching shadows and black mist, upon contact with the golden lightning, vanished as swiftly as snow melts under the sun. ¡°An high-grade Level 5 Devilbane Lightning Talisman! You actually possess such a talisman!¡± The corrupted disciples of the island roared furiously, glaring at Perfected Lord Vast River with the most venomous, ferocious, and chilling gazes, as if he were their most hated enemy. Among them, his direct disciples Yuan Hong and Fei Yan ominously declared, ¡°You can¡¯t escape, none of you can.¡± Rumble! The thunder in the sky continued to roar. The golden divine lightning shot out by the Devilbane Lightning Talisman continuously evaporated the surrounding black shadows and demonic Qi. This was also Perfected Lord Vast River¡¯s strongest method to deal with the current situation. He had gotten this talisman from Shen Ruyan. It was the nemesis of all evil beings. BOOM! A golden devilbane lightning, as thick as a water barrel, struck the black fog ahead fiercely, evaporating a large hole in it and revealing a way out of the island. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Without hesitation, Perfected Lord Vast River, along with Guan Xinting and a few disciples, dashed into the hole blasted open in the fog. At the same time. The black fog and its sinister tendrils didn¡¯t remain idle. Seeing Perfected Lord Vast River and others attempting to escape through the hole, black threads that were like slippery tentacles coiled around them. ¡°Get away from me!¡± Perfected Lord Vast River hollered immediately. The next moment, the Devilbane Lightning Talisman above his head erupted again with blinding lightning. Rumble! A more intense explosion sounded, and a vast swath of the black fog was evaporated again. Not wasting any time, Perfected Lord Vast River and the others rapidly made their way towards the exit of the island. However, just as they were about to leave, several figures suddenly blocked their way. Boom! A defensive treasure in front of Perfected Lord Vast River flickered rapidly before dimming, and he was sent flying backward, along with Guan Xinting and the others, back into the depths of the island. ¡°Hehehe¡­¡± The eerie laughter of Yuan Hong and Fei Yan rang out again, ¡®We told you, you can¡¯t escape. None of you can.¡± But at that moment, Perfected Lord Vast River wasn¡¯t paying attention to them. Instead, he was fixated on the figures that had just appeared. ¡°You are¡­ The four ancestors of the Celestial Law Sect!¡± Perfected Lord Vast River finally recognized them. But this realization only made his heart sink further. He noticed that these four from the Celestial Law Sect were in the same corrupted state as his own disciples. They too had been contaminated! This realization brought a sense of shock and hopelessness. One had to know that these individuals were Nascent Souls like himself. Moreover, other than the Fourth Ancestors of the Celestial Law Sect, the cultivation and strength of the other three ancestors were actually above his. If even they had succumbed, what chance did he have? This realization caused Perfected Lord Vast River¡¯s face to turn pale. This was because he saw that the four cultivators from the Celestial Law Sect had already taken out their respective puppets. In an instant, ten level 5 puppets appeared. Including the four of them, there were a total of fourteen Nascent Soul level combat strength. How was he supposed to fight? Even if he still had the Level 5 Devilbane Lightning Talisman, So what? He only had one. Moreover, the Devilbane Lightning Talisman¡¯s power had already been depleted by more than half in the previous use. The rest could only support him with two or three more bolts of lightning at most. It¡¯s over! Everyone could not help but have this thought. The Devilbane Lightning Talisman gradually turned into flames and dissipated after striking the last bolt of golden lightning. Everyone, including Perfected Lord Vast River, could not help but feel despair. At this moment, an extremely sharp golden sword qi suddenly tore apart the black fog. With one strike, the four Perfected Lords of the Celestial Law Sect and their level 5 puppets were all obliterated. There was a splash. Black threads began to dance crazily in the air. They seemed to want to escape, but they also seemed to want to find a new host. However, before they could do anything, * The golden sword qi that carried a sharp killing intent descended again. With a swish. The black threads immediately melted inch by inch like ice and snow encountering a blazing sun before finally turning into nothingness.. Chapter 652 - Chapter 652: True Demon Inheritance Chapter 652: True Demon Inheritance Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Arghhhh!¡± A shrill scream echoed through the air as the remaining black shadows within the Spiritual Island of the Vast River began to frantically scatter, as if terrified by something horrifying. ¡°Hmph!¡± At that moment, a cold snort resounded across the island, and Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure appeared. With a simple, unadorned strike of his sword, the fleeing shadows were torn apart, vanishing into nothingness. The ominous cloud that seemed to loom over the Spiritual Island of the Vast River dispersed with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s arrival. Perfected Lord Vast River, Guan Xinting, and the others couldn¡¯t hide their relief and gratitude. They looked at Jiang Chengxuan and immediately thanked him. ¡°Thank you for saving our lives, Senior Jiang!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t mention it.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded slightly and then said, ¡°Stay here for now. I haven¡¯t yet caught the source of these black shadows. Don¡¯t go anywhere else; I¡¯ll be back shortly.¡± After speaking, he transformed into a streak of golden light and disappeared from their sight. In the Nova Waters. Jiang Chengxuan, transformed into a beam of golden light, quickly locked onto a specific area. His eyes flashed coldly as the Pure Yang True Treasure, the Golden Void Sword, burst forth with brilliant sword radiance. Boom! A massive column of water erupted from the sea, within which countless twisted and ferocious faces appeared, including many disciples from the Spiritual Island of the Vast River. Yun Zicheng was also among them. ¡°It¡¯s indeed you, these wicked beings.¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes grew colder. The Golden Void Sword in his hand seemed to have sensed its master¡¯s intentions, and the sword qi on its surface became sharper. Chi! Chi! Chi! Chi! The towering water column was split apart, and the distorted faces within shattered to pieces. Whoosh¡ª But at that moment, a huge black shadow, existing between illusion and reality and surrounded by endless demonic flames, suddenly burst forth from the broken water column. It traversed a vast distance in the blink of an eye, nearly vanishing from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s sight. With a cold snort, Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Think you can escape from me?¡± As he spoke, a Roc phantom suddenly flashed behind him. In the next moment, his entire body turned into a straight golden line. With a swish. Not only did it catch up to the black shadow in the blink of an eye, but it also instantly swept past its body. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± An ear-piercing scream sounded in the air. The entire black shadow, as if cut by something extremely sharp, disintegrated into countless fragments and vanished without a trace. ¡°Huh?¡± At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes lit up with spiritual light. He noticed a faint shadow slowly fading away at the spot where the black figure had disintegrated. Accompanying it was a taunting telepathic message that entered Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s ears. ¡°Hehe, as expected of Daoist Chengxuan. You can even detect such a minor fragment of my consciousness. But I advise you not to bother trying to locate my true body. At least for now, you won¡¯t be able to find me. However, don¡¯t worry, there will come a day when we will meet face to face. Hehehehe¡­¡± With a series of light chuckles, the shadow completely dispersed, along with the telepathic message. Jiang Chengxuan calmly watched as this happened. After a while. He withdrew his gaze and turned to look behind him. There. A figure enshrouded in surging ocean waves slowly emerged. It was Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean, the Soul Formation Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean from Black Sea Pavilion. He approached Jiang Chengxuan and asked, ¡°Daoist Jiang, have you dealt with that person?¡± Jiang Chengxuan shook his head. ¡°What I just encountered was merely a fragment of the opponent¡¯s consciousness. His true body¡¯s whereabouts are still unknown.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean. Clearly, he realized that the situation was tricky. Because according to their current understanding, the other party was elusive and hard to detect. Under normal circumstances, it would be very difficult for ordinary cultivators to detect his methods.1 They wouldn¡¯t even know when they had fallen for it. For example, Perfected Lord Vast River and the cultivators of Celestial Law Sect. They had unknowingly fallen for the trap. ¡®Well¡­¡¯ At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan and Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean raised their heads and looked into the distance. There. At this moment, a few rays of light flew over. They were Shen Ruyan, Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang and Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain. After a hundred years. The five Heavenly Lords gathered again. ¡°How did it go? Did you find any clues?¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan asked Shen Ruyan and the two Heavenly Lords. Shen Ruyan shook her head at Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s question. ¡°I didn¡¯t find anything specific on my side. When I rushed over, everyone there had already died.¡± ¡°Me too.¡± Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang said with a dark expression. Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain also shook his head. ¡°Looks like the situation is pretty much the same for all of us.¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan also told them about the situation on his side. After a while. The five of them landed on the Spiritual Island of the Vast River. The appearance of five Heavenly Lords simultaneously surprised Perfected Lord Vast River and Guan Xinting, along with the other survivors on the island. However, before they could speak, Jiang Chengxuan waved his hand at Perfected Lord Vast River and the others. ¡°Island Master Vast River, there¡¯s no need for the formalities. Go straight to the point and tell us in detail what happened before our arrival.¡± Upon hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Perfected Lord Vast River and the others did not dare to be negligent. Immediately, they told Jiang Chengxuan and the others everything they knew. When Jiang Chengxuan and the others heard this, they couldn¡¯t help but look at each other. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Fellow Daoists, what do you think? Previously, I had specially deduced that person and the result was that he was currently in the territory of the demon race. I¡¯ve tried calculating the whereabouts of that person, and the results suggest he¡¯s currently within the Demon Race¡¯s territory. Given these events, it¡¯s increasingly clear that he, or those people, have reached some sort of agreement or even collaboration with the demon race.¡± ¡°In other words, if we really want to find those guys, we have to go to the demon race territory, right?¡± Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain asked hesitantly. Jiang Chengxuan nodded and said, ¡°That is correct.¡± ¡°Is there any way to lure them out?¡± Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang asked. ¡°I¡¯m afraid that¡¯s very difficult. Unless there¡¯s something that can attract them and force them to leave the Demon Race¡¯s territory.¡± Jiang Chengxuan pondered and said. At this moment, Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, did you deduce their background when you were calculating? Or rather, do you have a rough guess?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan suddenly fell into deep thought. Shortly after, specks of spiritual light appeared on his fingers. The gazes of the people present could not help but constrict slightly. They could already tell that Jiang Chengxuan had started his new calculations. At this point, him knowing the Heavenly Calculation Technique was no longer a secret to those present. Soon, mysterious auras began to appear on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body. About five minutes later, Jiang Chengxuan ended his calculation. He looked at everyone present and pondered for a moment before saying, ¡°I can¡¯t completely deduce the exact background of these people. It seems there is an extremely mysterious power concealing information about them. However, after expending a bit of my lifespan, I managed to capture some snippets of information about them.¡± This was the true power of the Heavenly Calculation Technique. Even if your information and heavenly secrets were obscured, it could still find clues through countless tiny gaps. The catch was the willingness to pay the price. Even if the target was a realm higher, useful information could be gleaned. ¡°If I am not mistaken, those individuals, or the people behind them, are likely connected to a True Demon inheritance. But which specific inheritance it is, I cannot ascertain.¡± ¡°True Demon Inheritance?¡± The others¡¯ expressions shifted slightly upon hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words. Clearly, they all knew very well that the so-called True Demon Inheritance was an inheritance that surpassed the Upper Realm and was connected to the Immortal Realm. In other words, the other party actually had an inheritance that was connected with the Immortal Dao. Even for these cultivators, who were staunchly aligned with the righteous path, the idea of an inheritance linked to the Immortal Dao was incredibly significant and difficult to ignore, despite knowing it might be beyond their reach. ¡°Cough cough¡­¡± At that moment, Shen Ruyan suddenly coughed. When Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain and the others heard it, it was like a thunderclap that woke them up. For a moment, their expressions could not help but be a little awkward. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan continued, ¡°Everyone, I actually haven¡¯t finished what I said just now. Although they are related to a True Demon inheritance, I believe that what they possess is incomplete, likely just a fragment or a remnant. Otherwise, if it were a complete True Demon inheritance, with my current level of power, I wouldn¡¯t have been able to deduce anything about them.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain and the others finally reacted. Indeed. If the other party really had the complete True Demon Inheritance, it would definitely not be like this. With the techniques and power that come with such an inheritance, if their intention was to dominate or transform their world, they likely would have succeeded by now. The need for such intricate and complex schemes would be unnecessary.. Chapter 653 - Chapter 653: Fabricating a True Demon Secret Realm, Demonic Bones Chapter 653: Fabricating a True Demon Secret Realm, Demonic Bones Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment, everyone suddenly felt enlightened. Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean suddenly said, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, do you think it¡¯s possible to lure those guys out if we fake the secret realm of the ancient True Demon?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± The suggestion caught everyone by surprise, but soon their eyes lit up with realization. It had to be said that if this matter could really be done, there was a 70 to 80% chance that they could lure those guys out. The only problem was that faking a True Demon Inheritance was not an easy task. First of all. They would need to possess something akin to a True Demon inheritance, even if it was just a fragment or a remnant. Secondly, creating a convincing secret realm would require at least one, preferably more, Level 6 array masters, as the task involved spatial manipulation and required deep understanding of array rules and regulations. If one didn¡¯t have enough attainments in arrays and sufficient comprehension of rules, it would be very difficult to make it. The most critical aspect, however, was ensuring that once the enemy was lured into the trap, they could be effectively contained. Based on their current knowledge and analysis, the adversaries might invite powerful beings from the Demon Race, possibly even Demon Sovereigns, to accompany them. At that time, with the strength of the five of them, if it was only an ordinary Level 6 Demon Sovereign or Demon Lord, it shouldn¡¯t be a problem for them to deal with the other party. What they were afraid of was that if the enemies¡¯ power exceeded their expectations, it could pose a significant threat. ¡°I don¡¯t think these things need to be considered for the time being.¡± Shen Ruyan suddenly spoke. Let¡¯s focus on what¡¯s immediately relevant. Whether we can fabricate a True Demon inheritance and how confident we are in our ability to do so. I¡¯ll start by saying what I can contribute. I can assist with the Level 6 array aspect. As for the other aspects, I¡¯m afraid I might not be of much help right now.¡± In her previous life, Shen Ruyan had already achieved Level 6 in array. Although her current proficiency in this field hadn¡¯t improved much, it was still sufficient to handle the upcoming tasks. ¡°I have many demonic items here. When the time comes, I might be able to use them to simulate some related auras.¡± Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain took out a batch of demonic items from his body. These things were left behind by the demonic cultivators he killed. ¡°I have some too.¡± Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang chimed in. However, these things were clearly not enough. What they lacked the most was the corresponding True Demon Inheritance. Without it, all their efforts would be in vain. ¡°Everyone, take a look at this. Could it be a fragment of the so-called True Demon inheritance?¡± At this moment, Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean took out a jade fragment from his body. However, this fragment seemed to contain something extremely evil and dark, fluctuating between a liquid and a gaseous state. ¡°This is¡­?¡± Suddenly, Shen Ruyan narrowed her eyes. She took the jade fragment from Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean and observed it carefully. After a while. She then looked at Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean and asked, ¡°Fellow Daoist Infinite Ocean, where did you get this thing?¡± Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean pondered for a moment and said, ¡°To be honest, this thing is actually an item stored in my Black Sea Pavilion¡¯s treasure vault. Because of its strange and evil characteristics, this item had always been kept by the Soul Formation Heavenly Lords of the Black Sea Pavilion. I thought of this item just now and wondered if we could use it to fabricate a so-called True Demon inheritance secret realm.¡± Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean paused and looked at Shen Ruyan. ¡°Fellow Daoist Shen, do you know this thing? Do you know what it is and where it came from?¡± Hearing Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean¡¯s words, everyone turned to look at Shen Ruyan. Shen Ruyan thought for a moment and said, ¡°If I¡¯m not wrong, this thing should be a small piece of skeleton left behind by an ancient demon. I once saw similar records and patterns in an ancient ruin. I shouldn¡¯t be wrong.¡± ¡°What? A small piece of the skeleton of an ancient demon?¡± Hearing Shen Ruyan¡¯s words, not only Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean, but even Jiang Chengxuan and the others were shocked. What kind of evil demon could still leave behind such a small piece of skeleton after such a long time? To the uninitiated, this jade fragment would certainly be mistaken for a treasured artifact. No one would have thought that it was actually a small piece of skeleton from an ancient demon. Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean couldn¡¯t help but take a deep breath. Evidently, Shen Ruyan¡¯s answer had shaken him. Apart from being shocked, he could not help but feel a lingering fear. Tht item that had been stored in his sect actually had such a background. The idea seemed preposterous. His expression changed suddenly as he recalled something, which did not go unnoticed by the others. Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain quickly asked, ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Infinite Ocean?¡± Taking a deep breath, Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean looked at the demonic bone fragment in Shen Ruyan¡¯s hand and said, ¡°I just remembered something my Shifu once told me.¡± ¡°Your Shifu?¡± The group was surprised. If they remembered correctly, Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean¡¯s Shifu was the previous ancestor of Black Sea Pavilion, also a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord. Could the words he left behind be related to that¡­ Just as everyone thought this, they heard Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean continue. ¡°I remember him telling me back then that the divine powers and methods of the mighty figures of the ancient era were really unimaginable. They are not something we can figure out with our imagination. And we should never underestimate them, no matter their current state. After he said this, it wasn¡¯t many decades before he passed away. Now that I think about it, could it be that my Shifu touched the skeleton of that ancient demon?¡± Everyone was startled by this revelation. Their gaze instinctively fell back on the demonic bone fragment. If Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean¡¯s guess was correct, it meant his Shifu had had an encounter with the fragment, leading to such a profound statement. But this raised another question. If his Shifu knew the nature of the demonic bone fragment, why did he pass it on to Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean? Wasn¡¯t he worried that his disciple might suffer the same fate? Or was there some other special reason behind it? These were questions that no one, including Infinite Ocean, could answer. His Shifu had not disclosed anything about the demonic bone fragment. He had simply kept it as per the tradition of their ancestors. Thus, there was a problem. If there was really a remnant of an ancient demon¡¯s divine sense sealed inside, Then, should they use this demonic bone? After all, everyone already knew what happened to Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean¡¯s Shifu that day. Although he didn¡¯t die on the spot, as a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord and in his prime, it was abnormal for him to die for no reason. Perhaps there was some kind of danger sealed inside the bone. Most importantly, they weren¡¯t sure if the demon bone would be of any use to them. For a moment, the group found themselves in a quandary. But at that moment, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly reached out and took the bone from Shen Ruyan. In Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes, a series of twisted images began to swirl, accompanied by an aura of profound mystery enveloping him. Before the others could fully react, Jiang Chengxuan spoke with conviction. ¡°This thing should be able to help us. Moreover, I am over seventy percent confident that the original dangers within it have dissipated and it no longer poses a significant threat to us. However, the essence of the True Demon it contains is exactly what we need. I suggest we try breaking it to see what happens. After all, we don¡¯t have a better option right now, do we?¡± His gaze then shifted to Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean, clearly indicating that the final decision rested with him. Since the item belonged to him, it was only right for him to make the call. When Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean met Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s gaze, he only hesitated for a moment before nodding. ¡°Since Daoist Jiang says so, I have no objections.¡± ¡°Fellow Daoist Everlasting Mountain, Senior Xuan Yang, what about you?¡¯1 Jiang Chengxuan turned to Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain and Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang. The two of them nodded their heads. If Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean didn¡¯t have any objections, they naturally wouldn¡¯t either. ¡°Good.¡± Seeing that no one had any objections, Jiang Chengxuan signaled Shen Ruyan to get ready. Then, he grabbed the demon bone and squeezed it. A shocking scene happened. With Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s current strength, he actually couldn¡¯t break the demon bone. Everyone was also shocked. However, in the next moment, a dragon and elephant phantom suddenly appeared behind Jiang Chengxuan. His figure suddenly grew to eighty feet tall. As he exerted strength again. A cracking sound echoed through the air as the demon bone fragment finally shattered.. Chapter 654 - Chapter 654: Breakthrough, Level 6 Array Master Chapter 654: Breakthrough, Level 6 Array Master Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Buzz! At that moment, a strand of pure, albeit superficial, True Demon Qi wafted out from the shattered demon bone fragment. Just as Jiang Chengxuan had guessed. Although this wisp of True Demon Qi was pure, it was only superficial, nothing more than a shell. This made everyone present heave a sigh of relief. After all, they had been worried before. They had feared that if it contained true demonic power, even a hint of it could be beyond their ability to contend with, potentially leading to disaster. Now, they were relieved. While this strand of True Demon Qi was only a shell, it undeniably possessed the pure aura of True Demon, making it perfect for their plan to lure their enemies into a fabricated True Demon inheritance secret realm. Even if the enemies later discovered the truth, it wouldn¡¯t matter, as their goal wasn¡¯t to have the enemies enter the fake realm but merely to draw them out into the open. As long as they could lure them out, they would have a way to deal with them. What they were afraid of was those enemies hiding in the dark and constantly causing trouble for them. That was the real problem. Shen Ruyan, who had been prepared for this, immediately used a special method to seal the wisp of True Demon Qi and put it back into a jade talisman. However, just at that moment, a brilliant azure light suddenly emerged from the remnants of the demon bone, accompanied by what appeared to be characters. Everyone was taken aback by this unexpected development following the release of the True Demon Qi. Soon, Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean, among the group, showed a look of shock on his face, which quickly turned to excitement. The others noticed his reaction and became intrigued. Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain asked, ¡°Infinite Ocean, did you find anything?¡± Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean, with a mix of astonishment and excitement in his voice, shared his discovery, ¡°This¡­ this is the missing part of our Black Sea Pavilion¡¯s Raging Sea Scripture.¡± ¡°What?¡± Hearing Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean¡¯s words, everyone present, including Jiang Chengxuan, couldn¡¯t help but be surprised. Previously, they had heard that the fundamental inheritance of the Black Sea Pavilion, the Raging Sea Scripture, did not seem to be complete. It seemed to be missing a small part of the content. Although there was a part missing, the cultivators of the Black Sea Pavilion could still cultivate the Raging Sea Scripture. However, its incompleteness could lead to certain imperfections and potential deviations. Now, the discovery of the missing part could profoundly impact all cultivators of the Black Sea Pavilion. Especially for Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean, it was definitely a very important achievement to be able to complete the fundamental technique of the sect when he was around. ¡°I understand now!¡± At this moment, Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean couldn¡¯t help but speak excitedly. ¡°My Shifu must have known that this demon bone fragment might contain the missing part of our foundational technique. But he was unsure if it also harbored any dangers. Therefore, he had never made it clear to me. Come to think of it, he probably didn¡¯t want me to take that risk. However, he was unwilling to give up on the foundational technique of the Black Sea Pavilion. That¡¯s why he didn¡¯t reveal the truth to me.¡± It had to be said that Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean¡¯s guess made sense. As for whether the truth was as he had guessed, it was no longer important. Right now, what Jiang Chengxuan and the others wanted was something that could fake the True Demon Inheritance. Compared to that, the unexpected discovery of the missing part of their Black Sea Pavilion¡¯s foundational technique was a bonus. ¡°Then, we¡¯re only short of a Level 6 array master?¡± Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang couldn¡¯t help but ask. Hearing his words, the few of them could not help but frown slightly. Indeed. In the current situation, everything was ready except for the crucial element. However, finding a Level 6 array master in our Nine Essences Cultivation World, especially in the Northern Border, was not an easy task. They even felt that finding the second Level 6 array master might be practically impossible. ¡°Fellow Daoist Shen, is it absolutely necessary to have two Level 6 array masters cooperate?¡± Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain asked. The others also looked towards Shen Ruyan. Obviously, they were all very clear about the issue at hand. However, before Shen Ruyan could respond, Jiang Chengxuan, standing beside her, already interjected with a smile: ¡°I don¡¯t mean to hide it from you, but although I am not yet a Level 6 array master, I am not far from reaching that level. If you all trust me and are willing to give me some time, in as short as a few years, or as long as a few decades, I am confident I can provide everyone with a satisfactory answer.¡¯ Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, the three people present were surprised. But quickly, their faces showed expressions of joy. Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang said, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to be so confident in becoming a Level 6 array master. If that¡¯s the case, then there is nothing to discuss; we are naturally willing to wait for you.¡± Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain and Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean also nodded. They really had no doubts about Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s ability. Since he said that he could advance to a Level 6 Array Master, he definitely had the ability to do so. Hence, this matter was settled. In the following period, the group of five did not rush to leave but instead conducted a thorough search throughout the Nova Waters area. Indeed, they discovered many demon-corrupted cultivators hidden in the region. This made them feel even more apprehensive. They became more and more eager and determined to resolve the matter at hand. Half a year later. The state of Jiang, Mount Mystic Tai. It had been two months since Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan came back. At this moment, although Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s comprehension of arrays had yet to make a new breakthrough, his accumulation had already advanced another level. He had a feeling that given the current progress, if there were no accidents during this period. Within ten years, he should be more than 6o% confident that he could advance to become a Level 6 array master. Indeed. In the ninth year since Jiang Chengxuan returned to Mount Mystic Tai. In Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s seclusion cave abode. Suddenly, an extremely strange fluctuation emitted from within. Streams of pure Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi suddenly gathered crazily from the outside towards the entire Mount Mystic Tai. Shen Ruyan, who was guarding outside, suddenly looked into the distance. In the distant sky, the spiritual Qi had already transformed into long dragons that began to fly towards their place. A smile appeared on her face. ¡°A Level 6 Spirit Gathering Array. Looks like my husband has really successfully entered the ranks of Level 6 array masters.¡± As soon as Shen Ruyan finished speaking, the dragons formed by spiritual Qi crashed into Mount Mystic Tai. There was a bang. The Spirit Qi on the entire mountain was like a huge wave that soared into the sky, suddenly emitting an incomparably huge roar. At this moment, the entire mountain seemed to tremble slightly. All the cultivators on the mountain could clearly sense that the spirit Qi on their Mount Mystic Tai was rising crazily at an extremely fast speed. ¡°This, this, this¡­?¡± Many disciples of the Jiang family were dumbfounded. They simply could not believe what they were experiencing. ¡°If I were to cultivate in such an environment, my cultivation would make a breakthrough in less than three years.¡± ¡°That¡¯s nothing. In this environment, I¡¯m even more than 50% confident that I can try to condense a Golden Core.¡± Voices and discussions suddenly filled the air over Mount Mystic Tai. However, for Jiang Chengxuan at this moment, these were of little consequence. His true breakthrough to Level 6 array master was what mattered most to him now. This was what he was most concerned about at the moment. After nine years, he had finally taken a solid step forward in the path of arrays. Even though he wasn¡¯t yet capable of independently setting up a Level 6 mountain-protecting array, combining his skills with Shen Ruyan¡¯s made this no longer an issue. With a Level 6 mountain-protecting array protecting the Jiang family, even in their absence, he felt reassured that the family would face no significant threats. Just as Jiang Chengxuan was about to leave his seclusion, a familiar voice rang in his mind. [Ding.] [Congratulations, host. You have reached Level 6 Array Master. You have obtained a Universal Array Breaking Key and a special confinement array disc.] There was no need to mention the Universal Array Breaking Key. It was the best tool he had ever used to break arrays and restrictions. The Special Confinement Array Disc, on the other hand, was intriguing. As its name suggested, it could be used to confine enemies or objects. Most importantly, this disc could be effective on individuals or objects one realm higher than the user, though the duration varied ¨C from several days to several months ¨C depending on the strength and abilities of the target. It was definitely a rare trump card. With this disc, Jiang Chengxuan could even manage to face a Void Returning Divine Lord, at least providing him with enough time to escape if necessary. This system was indeed considerate; almost every reward he had received thus far had never disappointed him. At the very least, the trump cards he had were almost inseparable from the rewards given to him by the system. With these thoughts, Jiang Chengxuan no longer hesitated. He stepped out of his seclusion cave abode and emerged outside.. Chapter 655 - Chapter 655: Secret Realm Success, Demonic Cultivators "Opportunity" Chapter 655: Secret Realm Success, Demonic Cultivator¡¯s ¡°Opportunity¡± Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations As soon as Jiang Chengxuan stepped outside, he was greeted by Shen Ruyan¡¯s laughter. ¡°Husband, congratulations. You¡¯ve advanced to a Level 6 array master.¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied with a smile, ¡°Hehe, I have to thank you for that. Without your relentless guidance, I wouldn¡¯t have been able to progress so quickly.¡± The couple exchanged compliments for a while. After a while. After a moment, Shen Ruyan mentioned, ¡°During your seclusion, the cities of our human race have once again been attacked by demon beasts. However, this time, the beasts are not normal; they¡¯ve been corrupted by demonic Qi, turning into what we call ¡®demon monsters¡¯.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s smile faded. ¡°Is the Demon Race really committed to this path to the end? They are willing to let their low-level beasts be tainted by demonic Qi. Aren¡¯t they worried about being betrayed eventually?¡± Shen Ruyan shook her head. At this point, they probably don¡¯t have any other choice. If they don¡¯t want to be held accountable by this world and be exterminated by our human race, it seems that¡¯s the only path left for them.¡± Jiang Chengxuan agreed with this statement. Considering the current situation, if the external powerful being ceases his attempt to refine their world, the Demon Race would likely be the first to suffer. The world¡¯s will is currently preoccupied and can¡¯t deal with them, but if it becomes free, the Demon Race might not be let off easily. Including the human race. The grudge between the two races for so many years was a blood feud. If the human race had the upper hand, they would definitely not let the demon race have an easy time. The conversation didn¡¯t linger on this topic for long. Jiang Chengxuan shifted to other matters, ¡°By the way, were the demons affected when those demon monsters attacked our human cities?¡± Shen Ruyan¡¯s expression turned grave. ¡°Husband, what I wanted to tell you is about this matter. As per the current situation, it seems that the Demon Race has not been significantly affected. They, along with those lurking in the shadows, appear to have confirmed that this method can bypass the protective period of our human race.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Jiang Chengxuan narrowed his eyes. ¡°If this is true, then it¡¯s going to be troublesome. Given the current situation, it¡¯s unlikely that they would dare to start a major war. However, our lower-level human cities might face significant problems. Wife, it¡¯s about time to resolve this issue once and for all.¡± ¡®Well, you mean ¡­ ?¡¯ Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes narrowed. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°Inform Infinite Ocean, Everlasting Mountain, and Senior Xuan Yang. We¡¯ll set the location at¡­¡± After pondering for a moment, Jiang Chengxuan said: ¡°Let¡¯s set it in the Ancient River Desert. It¡¯s on the edge of the Death Desert. This way, even if something really happens, it won¡¯t affect our Northern Border. But before that, we need to take some precautions¡­¡± Then, Jiang Chengxuan told Shen Ruyan his thoughts. Half a month later. In the Ancient River Desert. The three Heavenly Lords, Infinite Ocean, Everlasting Mountain, and Xuan Yang nodded when they heard Jiang Chengxuan and his wife¡¯s plan. ¡°In that case, we will set up this fabricated True Demon Inheritance Secret Realm here, as Jiang and Shen have suggested.¡± ¡°Good!¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately took out various materials for array-making. Seeing this, the Heavenly Lords of Everlasting Mountain, Infinite Ocean, and Xuan Yang also took out the corresponding materials from their bodies. Every material here was at least Level 4. There were even many materials that had reached Level 6. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan wasted no time. While they used their Level 6 array abilities to construct the basic structure of the secret realm, they also used their understanding of spatial rules to gradually stabilize it. The three Heavenly Lords of Everlasting Mountain, Infinite Ocean, and Xuan Yang were all shocked. Especially Infinite Ocean and Everlasting Mountain. As veteran Heavenly Lords of the Northern Border, they could almost immediately tell that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s comprehension of spatial rules was on par with, or even surpassed, their own. These two, how did they cultivate to this extent in just a few hundred years? It¡¯s truly humbling. Thinking of this, Infinite Ocean, Everlasting Mountain, and Xuan Yang did not idle. They maintained the stability of the surrounding space as per the couple¡¯s request, ensuring that the secret realm¡¯s space didn¡¯t overlap or collide with the real world. And so, eight years passed in a flash. On this day. Shen Ruyan fused the jade talisman sealed with the True Demon Qi into the void before her. With her and Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s joint effort, they then sealed the void in front of them. This signified the successful creation of their fabricated secret realm. ¡°The stage is set. Next, it¡¯s time for the show to begin.¡± Jiang Chengxuan said with a smile. First of all, we mustn¡¯t be the ones to discover this secret realm. Ideally, it should be stumbled upon by a demonic cultivator or a demon beast. They would inadvertently touch the barrier of the secret realm, triggering the phenomenon of its opening. Once they reach the point of encountering the True Demon Qi, I believe those lurking in the shadows will not be able to resist. Even if they want to stay put, I¡¯m afraid there will be those who won¡¯t agree.¡± ¡°Hmm? Fellow Daoist Jiang, are you saying¡­?¡± Infinite Ocean, Everlasting Mountain, and Xuan Yang suddenly thought of something and their expressions could not help but change. Jiang Chengxuan nodded. Then, he pointed at the sky and said affirmatively, ¡°That¡¯s right. You have to know that that¡¯s the True Demon Qi. If it¡¯s connected to the True Demon heritage, wouldn¡¯t it tempt you? Even if you knew there was a 90% chance it was fake, wouldn¡¯t you still be tempted to check it out?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s rhetorical question, everyone present nodded with a smile. They clearly understood that their adversaries would not let such an opportunity slip by. Even if they were aware that the chances of the realm being an actual True Demon heritage were less than 10%, they wouldn¡¯t give up on it. This would be their opportunity to confront those who had been hiding in the dark. Half a year later. Faint black-brown streams of airflow began to slowly meander across the surface of the Ancient River Desert. At first, no one noticed these streams. However, as time went on, a few months later, these airflows became more conspicuous. Another few months later. Several figures with extremely concealed presences suddenly appeared in this area. They looked at the area where the black-brown streams of airflows were flowing, and their faces showed surprise and delight. ¡°This is the dark and evil Qi, greatly beneficial for our cultivation, and can help us condense demonic Qi,¡± exclaimed a man with red eyes, unable to contain his excitement. However, he soon became puzzled. ¡°Strange, we¡¯ve been to this Ancient River Desert before, but why haven¡¯t we noticed this dark and evil Qi until now?¡± As they spoke, their gaze shifted towards the source of the dark Qi ¨C a patch of black-brown sand. Could it be that there was something else hidden there, or perhaps¡­ As the possibility dawned on them, their faces involuntarily displayed greed. If their guesses were correct, this could be an opportunity, a chance to change their current fate. ¡°Everyone, I suggest that we do not act rashly without knowing exactly what this place is. I think none of us want such a rare opportunity to be wasted, right? So I suggest. It¡¯s best if we work together to confirm the nature of this site and then use our individual abilities to seize the opportunity within. What do you think?¡± As soon as the red-eyed man finished speaking, a woman with an exotic appearance chuckled in agreement. ¡°I concur with Fellow Red Eye¡¯s suggestion. Since we haven¡¯t seen what¡¯s really there, there¡¯s no need for unnecessary conflicts at this point.¡± ¡°I agree too,¡± said a man wearing a silver mask. The others, not wanting to miss out on a potential windfall yet wary of unknown dangers, nodded in agreement. United in their decision, the group of demonic cultivators, led by the man with red eyes, approached the source of the dark and evil Qi. Buzz! Suddenly, as they neared within about ten meters of the area, a dark black barrier appeared before them, blocking their path. ¡°This is¡­ A secret realm barrier!¡± exclaimed the exotic woman, startled. The others were also shocked. They really did not expect that what they saw in front of them was actually a secret realm barrier. Didn¡¯t this mean that there was a secret realm behind this barrier? The prospect of discovering treasures and inheritances within a secret realm sent a wave of excitement through the group. Unknowingly, everyone¡¯s breathing became a little heavy at this moment. Their eyes were filled with undisguised greed as they looked at the barrier. Fortunately, not everyone was blinded by greed. The man with the silver mask said, ¡°Everyone, I admit that we might have really discovered something impressive this time. However, we still don¡¯t know what the secret realm is like. Even if everyone wants to fight, I don¡¯t think it should be now, right?¡± These words immediately made some of the people present whose brains were already starting to heat up fiercely shudder. They were pulled back from irrationality.. Chapter 656 - Chapter 656: Demon Lord Enters the Game Chapter 656: Demon Lord Enters the Game Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°That¡¯s right,¡± agreed the man with red eyes, nodding. ¡°As I said earlier, we can compete once we enter the secret realm. Before that, I hope we can all work together to break through this barrier as quickly as possible.¡± With that, the group calmed down. Despite their undiminished greed, they at least managed to maintain superficial composure. The group of demonic cultivators, led by the red-eyed man, then began their attempt to break the barrier. Several days later, with a light cracking sound, the barrier before them finally shattered. However, at that moment, an overwhelmingly pure, powerful, and authoritative aura burst forth from the now-broken barrier, causing the very skies to change dramatically into an endless darkness. The faces of the red-eyed man and his companions turned pale. They had not anticipated such a massive upheaval upon breaking the secret realm¡¯s barrier. The commotion was so great that it could potentially attract all nearby demonic cultivators and even other cultivators from the Northern Border. They realized that they had very little time left and, without further hesitation, rushed towards the entrance of the secret realm. Meanwhile, on a mountain peak within the territory of the demon race, a figure cloaked in a cape stirred, his gaze seemingly piercing through the vast void, fixating on the location of the Ancient River Desert. Simultaneously, in a valley under the control of the demon race, a drop of blood fell from a cliff, expanding and transforming into a man clad in a blood-red robe. His gaze, too, was drawn towards the direction of the Ancient River Desert, as if something incredibly enticing was located there. In fact, the disturbance caused by the secret realm had attracted the attention of more than just the cloaked man and the man in the blood-red robe. Many cultivators from the Northern Border, including those from the demon race, were now drawn to the Ancient River Desert. Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª Swiftly, numerous cultivators began converging towards the direction of the desert. In just a few days, the area around the Ancient River Desert and the nearby secret realm witnessed no less than hundreds of battles. These conflicts involved cultivators from the Northern Border fighting among themselves, battles between the Northern cultivators and demonic cultivators, and even skirmishes among the demonic cultivators themselves. In this short period, the number of cultivators who fell due to the secret realm had already reached hundreds, if not thousands, with a majority being demonic cultivators. And this was just the beginning. As time slowly passed, more and more cultivators arrived at the location. Despite sensing the extraordinary nature of the secret realm, their enthusiasm was not dampened. Eventually, after several more days, Nascent Soul demonic cultivators and Nascent Soul Heavenly Lords began to enter the scene. Given their opposing stances, confrontations were inevitable upon meeting. However, most of their attention was still focused on the secret realm itself. Half a month later, on one particular day, the seemingly calm secret realm suddenly erupted with a loud explosion. As it turned out, Several Nascent Soul Heavenly Lords and Nascent Soul demonic cultivators engaged in a fierce battle, the commotion of which was extraordinary. The fight spilled from inside the secret realm to outside and then back inside. It seemed as if both parties were truly enraged. However, at this moment, an attack from a Nascent Soul cultivator and a Nascent Soul demonic cultivator simultaneously struck a specific spot within the secret realm. There was a soft click. An extremely pure, powerful, terrifying, and authoritative aura burst forth from that location. The aura was so overwhelming that it overshadowed the ongoing battle, placing the entire secret realm under immense pressure. Everyone was stunned by this fearsome aura. For no reason, everyone¡¯s bodies became abnormally stiff. Even if they wanted to move slightly, it became very difficult. Somewhere in the Nine Heavens Realm. The cloaked man and the man in the blood-red robe observed the changes occurring in the secret realm below. The horrifying aura emanating from the realm shocked even these powerful beings. ¡°That aura is¡­ the aura of a True Demon!¡± they realized. Whoosh¡ª At that moment, a figure made entirely of white bones appeared next to the cloaked man and the man in the blood-red robe. Crack¡ª The bone figure emitted a series of crisp sounds. Soon, two ghastly green flames ignited in his eye sockets, revealing his eerie and formidable presence. He said in an extremely hoarse voice, ¡°That¡¯s right, that¡¯s the True Demon Qi.¡± This individual was none other than the Boneshadow Demon Lord. Like the man in the cloak and the man in the blood-red robe, he was a Soul Formation demon lord left behind in the world after the Demon Calamity waged by the powerful being from the outer world. He was one of the evil entities that Jiang Chengxuan had calculated previously. At this moment, the three of them gazed down at the increasingly intense True Demon Qi below, their eyes uncontrollably revealing a deep longing and eagerness. If they could obtain the True Demon Qi and the possible inheritances within the secret realm, they would undoubtedly receive unimaginable benefits. They might even be able to exchange these gains for something critically needed from their supreme master, and possibly even receive his inheritance in the future. Thinking of this, the three Demon Lords, especially the Boneshadow Demon Lord, could barely contain themselves. ¡°The two of you have been observing here for a long time. How is it? Did you notice anything suspicious?¡± Despite their eagerness, the Boneshadow Demon Lord did not forget to be cautious and turned to the cloaked man and the man in the blood-red robe and asked. The cloaked man, known as the Venom Demon Lord, chuckled coldly and shook his head, saying, ¡°I haven¡¯t noticed anything in particular, but given the current situation, we must be aware that once we show ourselves, we might be detected by those few from the Northern Border.¡± The man in the blood-red robe, the Blood Sea Demon Lord, added in a light tone, ¡°That¡¯s true, but I believe more strongly that if we miss this opportunity, the first to bear the consequences when our supreme master learns of this would be us.¡± He continued, ¡°Moreover, we have been observing for quite some time and haven¡¯t seen those few from the Northern Border. So, if we act now, we should be safe for the time being. As long as we are quick enough, we might get what we need before they arrive.¡± ¡°That makes sense, so we should act now without delay,¡± Boneshadow Demon Lord said, his pupils flickering with ghostly flames. Venom Demon Lord and Blood Sea Demon Lord exchanged glances and didn¡¯t voice any objections. The three of them swiftly descended toward the secret realm below. At that moment, every cultivator within and around the secret realm sensed the emergence of three immensely evil, terrifying, and oppressive auras. This caused a wave of shock in everyone¡¯s heart, especially among the cultivators from the Northern Border, who showed deep despair in their eyes. They recognized that the three figures who had just appeared were undoubtedly Soul Formation Demon Lords. With three Demon Lords appearing at once, the cultivators who weren¡¯t demonic cultivators had no chance of a good outcome. To die a painless death quickly might even be considered fortunate under these circumstances. With this thought, these Northern Border cultivators began to burn their Dharmic power and True Essence in a desperate attempt to escape. ¡°Hmph! Since you¡¯ve encountered us, it¡¯s just your bad luck. Stay here,¡± Blood Sea Demon Lord suddenly sneered. The next moment, countless bloodlines shot out from him, targeting all the cultivators in the vicinity. The might of a Soul Formation Demon Lord was not something these cultivators could withstand. Just as they were about to be pierced by these bloodlines and become part of Blood Sea Demon Lord¡¯s power, the void suddenly rippled with waves. Instantly, the bloodlines aiming at the cultivators froze in mid-air and then twisted as if being wrung by a powerful force. They turned into twisted strands and then shattered into bits of light and dissipated. ¡°Who¡¯s there?¡± This scene caused a drastic change in the expressions of Blood Sea Demon Lord, Boneshadow Demon Lord, and Venom Demon Lord. They hadn¡¯t expected a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord from the Northern Border to be hidden in this place. BOOM! At that moment, three ferocious attacks answered Blood Sea Demon Lord and the other two. A golden sword light, a huge seal that flickered with blue light, and a sword light that was as blazing as the sun. ¡°Jiang Chengxuan, Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean, Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang. It¡¯s you three!¡± Blood Sea Demon Lord and his companions shouted in anger. Rumble! A huge explosion suddenly rose in the air. Under this huge explosion, cracks instantly appeared in the space. The cultivators present were all shocked. At that moment, they did not dare to stay any longer and fled. Including those demonic cultivators, they did not dare to stay here any longer. However, right at that moment, a large patch of cyan-colored fog suddenly covered an area of over ten thousand miles. Other than the ordinary cultivators from the Northern Border who were not enveloped by the fog, all the demonic cultivators who came this time, including the Boneshadow Demon Lord and the other two, were also enveloped. ¡°Since everyone has already come, why the rush to leave? You might as well all stay..¡± Chapter 657 - Chapter 657: The Protection Period Is Over, The Demon Chapter 657: The Protection Period Is Over, The Demon Beast Chaos Is Coming Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s voice suddenly rang out. Hearing his words, the pupils of the three Demon Lords constricted. BOOM! Without any hesitation, Blood Sea Demon Lord suddenly stirred up a violent wave of blood sea. Grotesque, twisted faces surfaced in the blood sea, resembling evil ghosts, attempting to tear apart the surrounding fog. Around Boneshadow Demon Lord, numerous white bone spikes materialized out of thin air. They screeched sharply as they shot through the air, appearing capable of piercing the void, targeting a specific location. Venom Demon Lord¡¯s eyes glowed with a purple-black hue. Chi! Chi! Chi! Chi! In an instant, sounds of corrosion filled the air as a vast expanse of purple-black poison fog spread out like a virus, rapidly diffusing in all directions. However, all their attacks were nullified in an instant by three streaks of green light, disappearing without a trace. ¡°What?¡± The Demon Lords were shocked. At that moment, a blue tsunami, resembling a tornado, surged towards Blood Sea Demon Lord. Meanwhile, a sword light as fierce as the blazing sun, accompanied by roaring flames, fiercely slashed towards Boneshadow Demon Lord. Both Demon Lords were caught off guard. Ignoring everything else, Blood Sea Demon Lord and Boneshadow Demon Lord hastily summoned their treasures to confront the incoming attacks. BOOM! A terrifying collision erupted once again. Just then, a figure radiating golden light suddenly appeared from the void. With a swish. It swiftly closed in on the Venom Demon Lord. ¡°Metal-elemental divine power!¡± Venom Demon Lord¡¯s heart pounded with alarm, as the shadow of death loomed over him. Without a moment to spare, Venom Demon Lord suddenly transformed into a cloud of poison fog, dispersing in all directions. Swish, swish¡ª As the golden thread passed through, all the poison fog in the air evaporated. When the golden thread turned to target another section of the fog, a round shield suddenly appeared in front of it. The shield, etched with numerous mystical patterns, faced the oncoming golden thread. The golden thread that Jiang Chengxuan had transformed into slashed at the round shield, and countless flames instantly erupted. Boom, boom, boom! Venom Demon Lord¡¯s form solidified, then he was seen retreating rapidly, his body shaking. ¡°How come?¡± Venom Demon Lord muttered in shock. One had to know that the round shield he summoned now was an extremely powerful defensive True Treasure. Although it did not have the Pure Yang attribute, its grade had also reached Level 6. Especially the fact that it was infused with a substance like the Skyward Sacred Soil. It not only possessed the formidable defensive capabilities of earth-elemental treasures but also had the void attribute, which could nullify attacks. Yet now, his shield seemed to provide only limited resistance against Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attack. What is going on? Jiang Chengxuan, however, showed no intention of answering his question. Instead, a faint smile appeared on his face, and five different colored radiances rose behind him, forming a light screen. There was a whoosh. Suddenly, the celestial shield in front of Venom Demon Lord disappeared, reappearing in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand. ¡°What?¡± This was no small matter. Venom Demon Lord was dumbfounded. He could not figure out how his treasure had ended up in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands. Before he could ponder further, a bi-colored fireball, golden and white, approached him rapidly. ¡°Danger!¡± Venom Demon Lord sensed imminent peril, but this time, he had no chance to react. The bi-colored fireball flashed once, and Venom Demon Lord let out a scream. Then, there was a bang. In an instant, he turned into a human torch. He was burning fiercely. No matter how he tried to transform into a cloud of poison, the flames, like maggots in bone, relentlessly burned him until every trace of his existence vanished into nothingness. The bi-colored flames in the sky gradually extinguished. Whoosh¡ª In the void, a vast swath of purple-black poison evaporated into nothingness. The aura of spiritual Qi swept over every person present like a torrential flood. Boneshadow and Blood Sea Demon Lords, engaged in battle with Infinite Ocean and Xuan Yang, felt a chill in their hearts. They had not anticipated that Venom Demon Lord would fall so quickly against Jiang Chengxuan. It was almost as if he had been effortlessly defeated. No! They couldn¡¯t afford to stay here any longer! Both Blood Sea and Boneshadow Demon Lords realized this and exchanged glances. The next moment, they released an incredibly fierce aura. A blood-colored banner and a white bone sword suddenly shone with a malevolent light. At the same time. The two Demon Lords spoke out, ¡°Are you sure you want to fight us to the death here? Do you think that only the three of us are the Soul Formation Demon Lords who were secretly left in this world this time?¡± Hearing that, the two Heavenly Lords, Infinite Ocean and Xuan Yang, were stunned. However, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s voice soon echoed from afar. ¡°Is that so? Then do you know why there are only the three of us in this place?¡± ¡°You¡­ ?¡± The two Demon Lords¡¯ pupils dilated in shock, unable to believe what they were hearing as they looked towards Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°You actually¡­¡± ¡°Indeed, you guessed it. But, unfortunately, there are no rewards for guessing right.¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied with an indifferent expression. ¡°I told you before. Since you¡¯ve come, you all should stay here with us.¡± As he finished speaking, his golden sword radiance once again illuminated the void. Soon, the despairing roars of Blood Sea and Boneshadow filled the air. At the same time. Not far from the state of Jiang, a massive explosion thundered across the land. Endless lightning roared and raged, accompanied by black and white Qi and a five-colored radiance. In an instant, a figure shrouded in dark light was blasted high into the sky. Moments later, even more ferocious explosions echoed within the Nine Heavens Realm. After a long while, calm returned. Jiang Chengxuan, floating above the Ancient River Desert, turned to Infinite Ocean and Xuan Yang beside him and said, ¡°It seems our predictions were correct. Those beings indeed had a backup plan.¡± ¡°Thanks to your preparations, Fellow Daoist Jiang, we were able to thwart their final escape route.¡± Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean complimented with a smile. Jiang Chengxuan shook his head and replied, ¡°You are too kind, Infinite Ocean. Our success is the result of everyone¡¯s efforts. Let¡¯s just hope no more unforeseen events occur.¡± ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, do you think there are still remnants of those beings left?¡± Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang couldn¡¯t help but ask. Jiang Chengxuan shook his head, ¡°I can¡¯t be certain at the moment. However, according to my estimation, after this ordeal, we should all be able to rest for a while. I don¡¯t believe anyone would foolishly leap out and stir up trouble at this critical juncture.¡± Indeed, as Jiang Chengxuan predicted, the following decades were relatively peaceful in the Northern Border. The demon monsters that appeared earlier on did not appear again. Including the demon race, there were no big movements. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan seized this rare opportunity to focus on cultivation. A century swiftly passed, during which both their cultivations improved. Jiang Chengxuan reached the second level of Soul Formation, while Shen Ruyan ascended to the third level. It¡¯s a common scenario for cultivators in Soul Formation to experience no progress for hundreds or even thousands of years. Many reach their lifespan¡¯s end without any advancement, a commonality among many cultivators. Yet, for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, the typical bottlenecks faced by Soul Formation cultivators seemed nonexistent. In just about two hundred years, both saw significant progress. To other cultivators at their level, this was almost inconceivable. However, everything follows a pattern. Even with their extraordinary potential, without sufficient resources, advancing further in a short period would still be challenging for them. So. When several more decades passed without significant improvement in their cultivation levels, the couple finally decided to emerge from seclusion. Upon exiting, they were immediately informed of the demon race¡¯s assault on human cities. It was clear that the protection period for the human race had ended. The demon race clearly did not intend to tolerate it anymore. They immediately started the demon beast riot. However, what surprised Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan was that the demon beast riot this time was only limited to Level 4 demon kings, equivalent to Golden Core among human cultivators. ¡°Has the demon race changed its nature? After more than two hundred years of silence, they limited the conflict to the Golden Core level?¡± Jiang Chengxuan asked Shen Ruyan. Shen Ruyan replied with a smile, ¡°I think it¡¯s not that they¡¯ve changed but rather they lack the confidence to deal with us. Otherwise, considering their usual behavior, they would have launched a full-scale war against our Northern Border the day our protection period ended.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded in agreement with Shen Ruyan¡¯s analysis. At their current strength, unless the demon race was willing to sacrifice a significant portion, if not all, of their resources, they posed no real threat to the Northern Border. However, would the demon race really go all out? Or rather, would those Demon Sovereigns who had lived for countless years be willing to sacrifice themselves to win the war against the human race? The answer was obviously no. So. Under such circumstances, no matter how unwilling and resentful they were, they had to endure it. After all, the tragic fate of those Demon Lords from more than a hundred years ago was not yet forgotten. If they didn¡¯t want to follow in the footsteps of those Demon Lords, it was best to endure for the time being.. Chapter 658 - Chapter 658: Death Desert, Ruin Emerging Chapter 658: Death Desert, Ruin Emerging Translator: Henyee Translations . Editor: Henyee Translations As time passed, the grand conflict between demon beasts and humans lasted for eighty years. During this period, neither the human race nor the demon race deployed forces at the Soul Formation level. In fact, even cultivators at Nascent Soul refrained from participating, as if an unspoken agreement had been reestablished between the two races, reminiscent of several centuries ago. In the Western Desert, the battles between the two sides were also limited to the early stages of Nascent Soul. No cultivators in the mid-stages of Nascent Soul participated, which was rather intriguing. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan understood that the demon race¡¯s apparent weakness was actually a strategic accumulation of strength. When the next Demon Calamity came, the demon beasts would probably not remain silent like before. Perhaps they would cooperate with the one in the outer world and start a massacre against human cultivators. Because through this Demon Calamity, it was becoming evident that the will of the Nine Essences Cultivation World might not be able to withstand the next Demon Calamity. At that time, either they would repel the invaders, or their world would be completely assimilated. In such a scenario, the demon beasts had no need to hold back any longer. ¡°Looks like we don¡¯t have much time left.¡± Jiang Chengxuan suddenly sighed deeply. Both he and Shen Ruyan were acutely aware that a thousand years, although seemingly a long period, was actually not enough for them. At the very least, based on their knowledge, no Soul Formation cultivator could break through from the early-stage to the late-stage in a short thousand years. If they couldn¡¯t break through to the late stage of Soul Formation, they would stand no chance in the upcoming Demon Calamity. It was clear that in the remaining time, they would have to actively seek opportunities for breakthroughs. Merely cultivating in seclusion was no longer a viable option. After all, time waited for no one. Only by taking the initiative to seek an opportunity to break through could he win a chance of survival for himself and the entire human race in the subsequent battle. While the couple contemplated their next steps, a faint spiritual light emerged from beneath the Death Desert. Initially, no one noticed the phenomenon emerging from beneath the Death Desert, not even the Soul Formation Heavenly Lords. However, as time passed, the spiritual light emanating from deep underground grew more intense. Eventually, a vortex resembling a funnel appeared above the ground, emitting an ancient and vast aura. This finally caught the attention of cultivators across all regions, from the Northern Border to the Western Desert, the Southern Wilderness, the Eastern End, and the Central Plain. Nearby cultivators, without much thought, headed towards the location. To their surprise, when they approached within a few thousand miles of the area they found themselves unable to proceed further, regardless of their cultivation level, even if they were at the Golden Core or Nascent Soul stages. Realizing the potential danger of the area, especially since even Nascent Soul Perfected Lords couldn¡¯t approach, the cultivators quickly retreated. After all, they feared the consequences if more powerful beings like Soul Formation Heavenly Lords were to arrive and a conflict ensued. It would be fine if nothing happened, but once something happened, how could insignificant cultivators like them withstand it? So. Within a few days, all cultivators in the vicinity had cleared out. boom! Then, after several more days, a massive shadow appeared in the sky above the site, exuding an overwhelming presence. It was a Level 6 Demon Sovereign. At this moment, it looked in the direction of the vortex. After a moment of hesitation, its huge body rushed towards the vortex. What surprised many people was that when the enormous shadow approached the vortex, the barrier that blocked everyone else from advancing further did not stop it at all. In just an instant, the huge shadow rushed into the vortex. This time, many people understood. The ruin that appeared in front of them, or rather, the secret realm, seemed to be a place that only cultivators above Soul Formation could enter. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, Fellow Daoist Shen, Fellow Daoist Infinite Ocean, Fellow DaoistXuan Yang.¡± At this moment, at the edge of the Death Desert, Jiang Chengxuan and the others, who had already arrived, could not help but look at each other. Finally, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain said, ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, this ruin should be left by Sage Dragonmaster from ten thousand years ago.¡± ¡°Sage Dragonmaster?¡± Hearing this name, Jiang Chengxuan and the others were clearly puzzled. Obviously, they didn¡¯t know who the Sage Dragonmaster mentioned by Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain was. ¡°I actually don¡¯t know much about this person.¡± Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain continued, ¡°However, there is some information about him in the historical records kept in my Everlasting Palace. It was said that this person ascended to the Upper World ten thousand years ago. Due to the environment at that time, before Sage Dragonmaster ascended, he specially left such an opportunity for his descendants. He was also one of the few seniors in that era who managed to ascend as an independent cultivator.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Hearing Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain¡¯s introduction, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and the others more or less understood. From the looks of it, this ruin should be an opportunity left behind by Sage Dragonmaster for future generations. If all of this was true, then there should be something that they could use in the ruin. Jiang Chengxuan looked at Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain and said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Everlasting Mountain, in your opinion, can we choose to enter that ruin now?¡± Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain observed for a while and nodded. ¡°I personally think so. After all, according to the historical records available to me, Sage Dragonmaster does not seem to be a vicious person. Since he left such a ruin for the later generations, it should not contain too much danger. However, just to be safe, we could wait a bit longer and sees¡± ¡°I think there¡¯s no need to wait any longer,¡± Jiang Chengxuan interjected. ¡°Right now, this ruin has just appeared, and it¡¯s the perfect time for us to seize the opportunity. Let¡¯s not forget, more people might come to this place after us. If we don¡¯t take advantage of this moment to gain the upper hand, it will become much more difficult to obtain anything once it gets crowded inside.¡± ¡°I agree with Daoist Jiang.¡± Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang nodded in agreement. Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain and Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean looked at each other. ¡°In that case, why don¡¯t we go in now?¡± ¡°Yes, let¡¯s do it now.¡± Jiang Chengxuan said in a low voice. ¡°I suppose everyone understands our current situation. Regardless of the dangers inside, this journey is something we all need to undertake. Rather than delaying here, it¡¯s better to take a chance. After these words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan no longer hesitated. They flashed towards the entrance of the vortex. Seeing this, Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang and the others stopped hesitating and rushed to the entrance of the vortex. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! Passing through felt like crossing a barrier. Jiang Chengxuan felt a slight dizziness in his mind, which quickly disappeared. He looked up. To his surprise, he found himself still in the Death Desert. Wait, that¡¯s not right! This was not the Death Desert from the outside world, but rather¡­ A place within the ruin resembling the Death Desert! Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed. At this moment, he realized that Shen Ruyan and the others who had entered with him were now separated from him. Furthermore, Jiang Chengxuan was surprised to find that his divine sense was rapidly shrinking in range within this place. It was reduced to merely a thousand meters, even less than that of a Golden Core cultivator. Not only that, he even felt that his Dharmic power and cultivation were weakened to varying degrees. It seemed that the rules in this place differed from those of the outside world. Could a ruin created by a cultivator at the Soul Formation really exhibit such characteristics? Jiang Chengxuan was puzzled. According to his understanding, the cultivation of someone who could create such a ruin that was different from the rules of the outside world was definitely not only at the late-stage Soul Formation. That was because that level was not enough to create such a ruin. Only when a cultivator reached Void Returning would they have a certain ability to construct such a place. Could it be that Sage Dragonmaster¡¯s cultivation had actually broken through to Void Returning back then? If that was the case, the current situation made perfect sense. Moreover, if this place was really a ruin left behind by a Void Returning Divine Lord, then the opportunities that might exist inside were definitely something desired by everyone. Buzz! At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly felt an energy fluctuation behind him. Immediately after, a sense of danger rushed into his heart. Without any time to think, he immediately took out the Golden Void Sword. There was a clang. Sparks flew everywhere. A huge centipede tail suddenly turned into countless afterimages and collided dozens of times with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Golden Void Sword in the air. This shocked Jiang Chengxuan. The centipede he was facing was at most a Level 5 creature, yet it was able to exchange blows with his Golden Void Sword, a Level 6 Pure Yang True Treasure. Wait! Suddenly, Jiang Chengxuan seemed to realize something critical, and his expression changed drastically.. Chapter 659 - Chapter 659: Demon-Suppressing Ring, Mystic Pill of Chapter 659: Demon-Suppressing Ring, Mystic Pill of Godly Essence Translator: Henyee Translations , Editor: Henyee Translations My Golden Void Sword¡¯s power has been reduced to that of Level 5- Jiang Chengxuan was in disbelief. Not only were his divine sense and Dharmic power weakened by the rules of this place, but even his Dharmar treasures were restricted. It seemed that all spells and divine powers would similarly be affected. Thinking of this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately raised his hand and grabbed at the air. There was a clang. A long saber that was suffused with green light was grabbed out of the void. Then, he slashed forward gently. There was a ripping sound. There was a tearing sound. Sparks flew once again from the tail of the centipede. As expected, the potency of my divine powers has also been reduced to Level 5. No wonder this place could only allow Soul Formation cultivators to enter. Even Soul Formation cultivators were already affected like this. If Nascent Soul or even Golden Core cultivators were to enter, they¡¯d likely be demoted several realms in an instant. Given the current situation, if Nascent Soul cultivators were to enter, their strength might be reduced to Violet Palace. Golden Core cultivators would fare even worse, potentially regressing to mere Qi Refinement. How could those at Qi Refinement or Violet Palace possibly survive in such a place? It¡¯s unthinkable. Seeing the centipede¡¯s increasingly ferocious aura, with the rest of its body emerging from the desert beyond its tail, it was evident that the creature was a hundred meters long. Its blood-red eyes glinted with brutality and greed as it lunged directly at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± A hint of murderous intent flashed in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. He raised his hand to form a spell. There was a buzz. The Golden Void Sword, which was clashing with the centipede¡¯s tail, suddenly brightened intensely. Swoosh! A piercing screech suddenly filled the air. Then, the Golden Void Sword transformed into a streak of golden light, tipped with flickers of golden flame. It pierced through the tail of the centipede in a flash, continuing forward and finally emerging from the creature¡¯s mouth with a swoosh. ROAR! Struck so heavily, the enormous centipede twisted in agony. Its body, initially lunging towards Jiang Chengxuan, recoiled and thrashed wildly on the sandy ground. Thick streams of purplish-black blood oozed from its body, soaking the ground and emitting a corrosive hissing sound. Jiang Chengxuan watched for a moment before making his move. With one swift action, his Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven-Slaying Saber passed through the creature¡¯s head, ending its suffering. He had to admit, the centipede was incredibly powerful at the Nascent Soul level. But it met its match in him. If it were anyone else, they might really suffer a huge loss without knowing the exact situation here. After collecting some useful materials from the centipede, Jiang Chengxuan was about to leave the area when suddenly, a system notification echoed in his mind. [Ding.] [System mission issued. Host, please complete the achievement of killing level 5 demon beasts a thousand times.] [Current Progress: 1/1000] Huh? Surprised by this sudden system prompt, Jiang Chengxuan was momentarily taken aback. What was going on? Why would the system issue such a task out of the blue? Even in the outside world, accomplishing the feat of slaying a thousand Level 5 demon beasts would be a tall order, let alone here. Could it be¡­? Wait! A realization struck him, and his pupils constricted slightly. Could it be that this place contained more than a thousand Level 5 demon beasts? No sooner had this thought crossed his mind than the ground beneath him began to shake violently. A massive cloud of dust erupted in the air ahead, and seven or eight centipedes, each with countless legs, appeared before Jiang Chengxuan. So it really was¡­? Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart tensed. If this was indeed the case, were others in this place experiencing the same encounters as him? And just how many demon beasts had Sage Dragonmaster brought here? As he pondered, Jiang Chengxuan found himself clashing with the group of centipedes. Fortunately, although Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Dharma powers, divine powers, and divine sense were all suppressed by the rules here, his physical strength remained unaffected, maintaining its peak condition. With such physical prowess, completing the system¡¯s task seemed feasible, assuming there were indeed enough Level 5 demon beasts to hunt. Otherwise, he could only consider completing this mission after leaving this place. Boom! Boom! Boom! In just a moment. The seven to eight centipede demon beasts that appeared in front of him were killed by Jiang Chengxuan one by one. ROAR! However, just after he killed those seven or eight centipede demon beasts, from beneath the desert, yet another fifteen or sixteen of them emerged. After Jiang Chengxuan dealt with these fifteen or sixteen centipedes, surprisingly, another twenty centipede demon beasts appeared from under the desert. It seemed like an endless cycle ¨C as soon as one group was killed, another appeared. Indeed. In just a few hours, the number of centipede demon beasts killed by Jiang Chengxuan had reached six to seven hundred. By this time, if he hadn¡¯t noticed something abnormal, it would have meant he was too slow to react. To be precise, the first hundred centipede demon beasts he killed could be considered genuine demon beasts. However, the centipedes that appeared afterward, while indistinguishable from real demon beasts, lacked the spiritual fluctuations of Level 5 demon beasts. Simply put, the centipedes that appeared after the first hundred only had the strength of Level 5 demon beasts but not the corresponding realm. It was as if they were cloned creatures. These posed a threat to Nascent Soul cultivators, but the degree of danger was noticeably reduced compared to the earlier centipedes. Jiang Chengxuan wasn¡¯t sure what was going on, but since they kept appearing, he naturally wouldn¡¯t miss the opportunity to complete the system task. After a few more hours, the number of centipede demon beasts Jiang Chengxuan had killed had astonishingly reached more than a thousand, just when he thought more would appear, he suddenly felt his body enveloped by a powerful teleporting force. There was a whoosh. When Jiang Chengxuan looked again, he found himself in a fog so thick he couldn¡¯t see his fingers in front of him. Even his divine sense was completely blocked, rendering him unable to see his surroundings. Fortunately, his Heavenly Eye of Insight still worked to some extent, allowing him to clearly see an area of about a hundred meters around him. [Ding.] Just as he was about to carefully observe his surroundings, a system notification suddenly sounded in his mind. [Congratulations, host. You have obtained the achievement of killing 1,000 level 5 demon beasts. You have obtained the Demon-Suppressing Ring and a bottle of Mystic Pill of Godly Essence.] The Demon-Suppressing Ring was a silver-white bracelet with only one function, usable only once per day. It had the power to nullify any innate abilities or divine powers used by demon beasts against the wearer. In other words, once the ring¡¯s suppressing ability was activated, no matter what divine powers the demon beasts used, they would be rendered completely ineffective. I must admit, this is indeed a supreme weapon against the demon race. Although its function can only be used once a day, if employed at a critical moment, it could have an unexpectedly significant effect. It¡¯s a major trump card for dealing with the demon race. As for the bottle of Mystic Pill of Godly Essence, it is a medicinal pill that can be used by cultivators at the Soul Formation stage. It¡¯s hugely beneficial for both himself and Shen Ruyan right now. It can greatly increase their cultivation speed. Setting these thoughts aside for the moment, Jiang Chengxuan refocused his attention on the environment around him. Jiang Chengxuan realized that he seemed to have arrived at a maze-like place. There were tall walls on both sides. He did not know what materials or arrays were used to strengthen these walls. With his strength, he could not move it at all. Most importantly, ever since he arrived at this place, he realized that he could no longer fly. It was as if there was a Flight Prohibition Array set up in this place. Even with his cultivation level, he was not exempt. Secondly. Every too meters he walked, a crossroads would appear in front of him. He needed to choose a path and continue forward. However, after trying for some time, he noticed that he would end up back where he started. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan had a rough guess about the mechanism of this ruin. If he was not wrong, everything he had experienced just now should be a test. This ruin was specially designed to test everyone who entered. If he could pass through, he might be able to touch the core of this rum. If he couldn¡¯t pass, Jiang Chengxuan thought that there might not be any real danger. At most, he would get nothing and be expelled from this rum. Of course. This was only his guess. He was not 100% sure about it. The true nature of this ruin could only be ascertained by observing how things developed. He continued walking for a while. When Jiang Chengxuan returned to the starting point for the 29th time, he suddenly had an intuition. If he made seven more wrong choices, he feared he might be expelled from the ruin. This feeling came suddenly, but Jiang Chengxuan did not doubt it at all. He knew that this should be the work of his passive divine power, Intuition of the Heavens.. Chapter 660 - Chapter 660: True Blood Ginseng, Battle in the Air Chapter 660: True Blood Ginseng, Battle in the Air Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan understood that if he wanted to navigate through the maze, relying solely on his Heavenly Eye of Insight would likely be futile. In fact, the limited visibility not only failed to assist him but could potentially mislead him, causing further disorientation within the maze. To truly find a way out of this maze, without knowing the specific direction, the only thing Jiang Chengxuan could rely on was his passive divine power, Intuition of the Heavens. Following this line of thought, he closed his eyes, allowing various intuitions to guide him. He followed these instincts, taking one step after another, making several mistakes before finding the right path on his fourth attempt. Upon taking the right step, Jiang Chengxuan quickly felt his body passing through some kind of barrier. There was a splash. He found himself in a cave. Upon opening his eyes, he realized that he had successfully navigated out of the maze. In front of him was a cave flourishing with over a dozen spiritual flowers and herbs, all surrounded by an abundant spiritual Qi that was refreshing to breathe in. Most importantly, all the spiritual flowers and herbs in the cave were of Level 6, greatly beneficial to Soul Formation cultivators. Among them was the Level 6 body-tempering precious herb, True Blood Ginseng, a blood-red, ginseng-like herb with a rich fragrance. It seemed that this was the reward for passing the two challenges. This thought flashed across Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. Just as Jiang Chengxuan was about to approach the area with the True Blood Ginseng, he sensed a faint barrier separating him from these valuable herbs. This was really¡­ Every step in this place seemed to have an underlying test. Fortunately, with his current mastery in arrays, breaking the barrier didn¡¯t seem too difficult. About half a day later. Jiang Chengxuan had successfully collected the True Blood Ginseng and other surrounding spiritual herbs into his storage ring. After thoroughly searching the cave to ensure nothing was overlooked, he decided not to stay any longer and walked towards the exit of the cave. Buzz! As Jiang Chengxuan passed through the entrance of the cave, his surroundings slightly wavered. When he looked again, the cave had vanished, replaced by a vast plain teeming with first and second level demonic beasts. The abundant greenery lent a vibrant feel to the area. Is he being asked to explore on his own now?¡± Jiang Chengxuan could clearly sense that the scene in the Death Desert and the maze just now seemed to be gone. Instead, he now faced a scenario that allowed for more freedom and self-directed exploration. It seemed that what he could discover or achieve here depended entirely on his own fortune. With this realization, Jiang Chengxuan cast a spell to enhance his luck, harnessing all the good fortune he had accumulated over time and channeling it upon himself. Buzz! At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t hesitate anymore. After finding a direction, he quickly set out. BOOM! After traveling for about half a day, he suddenly heard a loud rumbling in the distance. Jiang Chengxuan immediately determined that someone was fighting there. Immediately, Jiang Chengxuan concealed his aura and slowly approached. It could be seen that the battle there was very intense. They were so occupied that they didn¡¯t pay attention to the surroundings. While Jiang Chengxuan was approaching, he clearly sensed that there was another person who was approaching the site like him. Most importantly, the other party¡¯s ability to conceal his aura was not brilliant. Under normal circumstances, their presence would have been easily detectable. But at the moment. The situation was clearly different. As for Jiang Chengxuan and that person, their divine senses were restricted here. So. The two of them were hundreds of miles away from the battle before they could clearly see the situation with their naked eyes. The ones fighting were a human and a demon. That demon did not seem to be a demon from the outside world. Instead, it was a demon beast native to this ruin. Its strength had reached level 5. It was a wolf with a snow-white horn on its forehead. As for the human, Jiang Chengxuan did not know her. It was a beautiful female cultivator in an azure dress. She was also a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord in the outside world. However, in this ruin, her cultivation and strength had been weakened and suppressed. At most, she could only unleash the combat strength of the Nascent Soul stage. Even so, she still had the upper hand in the battle with the One-Horned Wolf. At this rate, it was only a matter of time before the female cultivator won. Jiang Chengxuan had no intention of getting involved in the battle between the human and demon. At this moment, most of his attention was focused on the fellow who was hiding here like him. It was because he had already recognized that person¡¯s identity. It was none other than Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun from the Three Suns Sect. Unlike Jiang Chengxuan, Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun had already placed all his attention on the female cultivator in the blue dress and the single-horned wolf. It was as if he was waiting for something. This immediately made Jiang Chengxuan realize that Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun seemed to be waiting for the opportunity to attack the female cultivator in the blue dress. What was going on? Logically speaking, the female cultivator in the blue dress should be a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord from the Eastern End or the Central Region. Weren¡¯t both sides allies? Why did he have the intention to attack that person?¡¯ Wait! If that blue-dressed female cultivator¡¯s identity was¡­ At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly thought of a possibility. He immediately had an answer in his heart. Perhaps that blue-dressed female cultivator really wasn¡¯t their ally. BOOM! At this moment, the female cultivator in the blue dress suddenly took out a colorful ribbon from her body. In an instant, the huge body of the One-Horned Wolf was immediately bound by the colorful ribbon. For a moment, it was unable to break free. As for the blue-dressed female cultivator, she took advantage of this opportunity to raise her hand. In the next moment, a cold light flashed towards the head of the One-Horned Wolf. Before the cold light arrived, a wind-like howl sounded in the air. The terrifying danger of death caused the snow-white horn on the wolf¡¯s forehead to instantly turn blood-red. ROAR! It was also at this moment that the One-Horned Wolf¡¯s entire body suddenly expanded. That unreasonable power actually caused the rainbow ribbon of the blue-dressed female cultivator to dim a little. Crack¡ª At the same time, a blood-colored lightning bolt suddenly shot out from the horn of the One-Horned Wolf. There was a loud bang. The blood-colored lightning collided with the cold light. Suddenly, the clash between the blue-dressed woman and the single-horned green wolf erupted with a sound akin to a nuclear explosion. Terrifying ripples of energy spread rapidly in all directions from the point of impact. The woman¡¯s face turned slightly pale, and she retreated a few steps. Meanwhile, the wolf, now with blood-red eyes, radiated a sense of madness. Its eyes also turned blood-red. Its body increased in size, breaking free from the colorful ribbon that bound it. With a sound of ripping, the ribbon broke. The woman¡¯s expression changed subtly, and she quickly produced a golden bell. Clang¡ª The bell¡¯s sound, piercing directly to the Primordial Spirit, momentarily stunned the frenzied wolf. However, it soon regained its senses and, in a decisive move, began to radiate blinding light from all over its body, choosing to self-destruct. In normal circumstances, the woman, being a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord, wouldn¡¯t be concerned about a Level 5 demon beast¡¯s self-destruction. However, the situation was different in this ruin. With her Dharmic powers and cultivation weakened and suppressed, she was very concerned about the self-destruction of a level 5 demon beast. It was very likely that she would be severely injured or even on the verge of death. If such a thing really happened, it would really be a joke. The blue-dressed female cultivator would never allow such a thing to happen. So in the next moment, she suddenly clasped her hands together. An extremely ear-piercing sound was heard. The colorful ribbon binding the single-horned wolf suddenly tightened, risking damage to itself. The wolf¡¯s massive body twisted grotesquely under the immense pressure, almost being crushed into pulp. However, the woman in the blue dress was a fraction too slow. Just as the wolf¡¯s body was about to be completely crushed, it reached a critical point in its self-destruction. First, its body imploded inward, then, like an inflating balloon, rapidly expanded outwards before erupting in a massive explosion. Even the Pure Yang True Treasure, the colorful ribbon, dimmed in the face of such a blast, and a long tear appeared on its surface. This caused the woman in blue to turn pale and cough up blood, her aura plummeting in an instant. Now is the time! Seizing the opportunity, Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun, who had been lurking in the shadows, now unleashed his ferocious killing intent. A streak of sword light shot straight towards the woman in blue, who was now vulnerable in the sky.. Chapter 661 - Chapter 661: Killing Tranquil Sun, Distributing the Galaxy Spring Chapter 661: Killing Tranquil Sun, Distributing the Galaxy Spring Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Danger! The sudden crisis drastically changed the woman in the blue dress¡¯s complexion. Weakened from her fight with the single-horned wolf and already injured, she struggled to fend off Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun¡¯s prepared strike. She swiftly brought out a colorful handkerchief. The handkerchief grew in the wind, quickly expanding to dozens of meters wide, shielding her. Puff! However, such a defense could not completely block Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun¡¯s attack. Under the sharp sword light, the colorful handkerchief¡¯s light quickly dimmed. There was a tearing sound. Several cracks immediately appeared on the surface of the handkerchief. It spun and flew back into the blue-dressed female cultivator¡¯s hand. At that moment, the female cultivator finally saw Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun¡¯s face. A look of shock and anger appeared on her face. ¡°Tranquil Sun, it¡¯s you!¡± As she spoke, the female cultivator took out an umbrella. Fluffy white clouds enveloped her, forming a protective barrier. Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun snorted. ¡°It¡¯s useless, Blue Moon. Today, you are destined to die here.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun¡¯s sword light became even more ferocious. Boom, boom, boom! The umbrella that Blue Moon took out kept vibrating. The white clouds quickly dissipated under the dense rain of swords. Most importantly, Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun took out a jade ruler that shone with a scarlet light. As soon as the jade ruler appeared, it emitted a scorching glow, evaporating more than half of the white clouds. ¡°Inferno Sun Ruler!¡± Blue Moon¡¯s pretty face changed drastically again. She was well aware that the artifact Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun wielded was the ultimate treasure of the Three Suns Sect, capable of incinerating everything in the world. With this Pure Yang True Treasure, even if she was in a perfect state, it would probably be very difficult for her to be the other party¡¯s match. Not to mention at this moment. She was afraid that she would really fall today. Huh? However, at this moment, Blue Moon seemed to have sensed something. Her gaze suddenly looked not far away from her. There, a five-colored light suddenly swept towards the Inferno Sun Ruler. Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun was shocked as well. He did not expect there to be a third person hiding in the surroundings. His expression immediately darkened. However, before he could react, the five-colored light had already swept past the ruler that he had summoned. Instantly, Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun felt that the connection between him and the ruler had disappeared. How could this be? Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun was shocked. He quickly turned in that direction. Jiang Chengxuan was slowly walking out of a certain void. In his hand was the Inferno Sun Ruler. There was also a faint smile on his face. ¡°Tranquil Sun, we meet again.¡± As he spoke, he played with the Inferno Sun Ruler in his hand and nodded with a satisfied expression. ¡°Not bad. This Pure Yang True Treasure of your Three Suns Sect is not bad. I¡¯ll take it.¡± ¡°Jiang! Cheng! Xuan!¡± Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun said with difficulty. However, his heart had already sunk. He hadn¡¯t expected to be so unlucky as to encounter Jiang Chengxuan in this place and even lose his sect¡¯s treasured ruler to him. Jiang Chengxuan, however, didn¡¯t seem interested in responding. He casually put away the Inferno Sun Ruler and slowly said, ¡°Last time, you were lucky to escape with your life. This time, sorry, you might not be so fortunate.¡± Swoosh! As soon as Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words fell, Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun, without hesitation, transformed into a streak of light and fled towards the distance. He actually chose to escape. What a joke. Back then, when this guy was at the Nascent Soul stage, he could already fight three Soul Formation cultivators. Now that Jiang Chengxuan had reached the Soul Formation stage, Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun knew that his strength was definitely beyond his imagination. Even in this ruin where everyone¡¯s cultivation and strength were greatly weakened and suppressed. However, Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun was not confident that he could do anything to Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan wasn¡¯t surprised by Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun¡¯s escape attempt. A giant Roc phantom appeared behind him, and in the next moment, he stretched into a line of twisted light. There was a swish. Golden light flashed. Jiang Chengxuan appeared in front of Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun who was escaping. At that moment, Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun froze on the spot. He lowered his head in a daze and looked at his body. A long golden line had appeared on his body at some point in time. It extended from the center of his brows all the way down. ¡°You¡­¡± He only had time to say this one word before his entire body was split into two halves. Then, the violent blade-like cutting force directly twisted him into nothingness. After collecting the storage ring that fell from Heavenly Lord Tranquil Sun, Jiang Chengxuan turned to Blue Moon with a smile. ¡°Fellow Daoist Blue Moon of the Rising Sun Hall, I believe this is our first meeting.¡± That¡¯s right. Blue Moon was a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord from the Rising Sun Hall. When she heard Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s greeting, she immediately went forward gratefully and bowed to him. ¡°Greetings, Fellow Daoist Jiang. I am indebted to you for your timely rescue. I cannot thank you enough.¡± ¡°Fellow Daoist Blue Moon, you are welcome.¡± Jiang Chengxuan waved his hand. ¡°Considering my relationship with the Three SUns Sect, I would not have spared him even without your presence, given the opportunity.¡± At this point, Jiang Chengxuan looked at the spring water behind the two of them that was flickering with starlight. ¡°Next, Blue Moon, let¡¯s talk about the distribution of the Galaxy Spring.¡± The so-called Galaxy Spring was a spiritual object that could help cultivators increase their chances of advancing to Soul Formation. At the same time, it was also the main ingredient for many Level 6 pills. It was a rather precious cultivation resource. In the outside world, this kind of Galaxy Spring was rare. However, there was a large area here. This was also the main reason for the battle between Blue Moon and the Single-Horned Wolf. Blue Moon was not surprised when Jiang Chengxuan mentioned the Galaxy Spring. She smiled and said, ¡°After you saved me, Fellow Daoist Jiang, it would be entirely reasonable to offer you the entire spring. However, my Rising Sun Hall also needs it. So. If you don¡¯t mind, I¡¯ll take just one-tenth of it, leaving the rest to you. Does that sound fair to you?¡± ¡°Huh¡­ ?¡± Jiang Chengxuan looked at Blue Moon in surprise. He really did not expect Blue Moon to only want 10% of such a large Galaxy Spring. It was not hard to tell that Blue Moon was quite self-aware. However, Jiang Chengxuan wouldn¡¯t take advantage of her. Although strength was everything in the cultivation world, It was only natural that he agreed to Blue Moon¡¯s distribution plan. However, Jiang Chengxuan had his own principles of conduct. He chuckled and shook his head, saying, ¡°Regardless, you discovered this place first, and it was you who defeated the guardian beast. If I were to take nine-tenths of the Galaxy Spring, I would feel ashamed of myself. How about this? I¡¯ll take sixty percent, and the remaining forty percent will be yours. What do you think?¡± Blue Moon seemed surprised by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s proposal. She had long heard that Jiang Chengxuan and his wife Shen Ruyan were very principled in their actions, and it seemed the rumors were true. After pondering for a moment, she replied, ¡°Forty percent is really too much. Since you, Fellow Daoist Jiang, are so principled, I cannot fail to appreciate your kindness. Let¡¯s settle for twenty percent. I¡¯ll take only twenty percent of the Galaxy Spring, and the rest can be a token of friendship between us. What do you think?¡± Seeing that Blue Moon had made her stance clear, Jiang Chengxuan did not refuse anymore. After nodding, the two of them took their share of the Galaxy Spring. After that, the two of them tacitly did not mention anything about traveling together. After exchanging some pleasantries, they bade each other farewell. A few days later. Jiang Chengxuan had already arrived at the end of the plain. Along the way, he had made several worthwhile discoveries, albeit not as valuable as the Galaxy Spring or the True Blood Ginseng. Nevertheless, these treasures would surely cause a stir if brought into the outside world. In addition. He even tried to contact Shen Ruyan and the others many times. But just like at the beginning, there was no response. Even the treasures that were specially used to locate each other were ineffective in this ruin. At this moment, what appeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan was an incomparably magnificent staircase. The steps stretched upward, seemingly without end, even to his keen eyesight. However, his intuition told him. As long as he could reach the top of the stairs, he would be able to obtain unexpected benefits. Jiang Chengxuan stood in front of the stairs and observed for a long time. However, with his experience, he could not confirm what material these steps were made of. He had even attacked the steps experimentally with various methods, but they remained completely undamaged, unaffected by his attacks. Realizing that the only way to understand the stairs was to ascend them, Jiang Chengxuan hesitated briefly before stepping onto the first stair, ready to uncover its secrets.. Chapter 662 - Chapter 662: Staircase of Inner Inquiry Chapter 662: Staircase of Inner Inquiry Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Buzz! As Jiang Chengxuan stepped onto the staircase, the first step emitted a faint glow. Instantly, he felt a myriad of emotions buried deep within his heart being drawn out. Joy, anger, sorrow, excitement, greed, and more. Fortunately, these evoked emotions were not overwhelmingly strong. After a while, Jiang Chengxuan managed to suppress them all. This led Jiang Chengxuan to speculate about the nature of the staircase. Could it be a Staircase of Inner Inquiry? Each step seemed to represent a level of testing, and the higher he went, the more challenging it appeared to become. With this thought in mind, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t hesitate and proceeded to the second step. Buzz! Indeed. The emotions evoked here were noticeably more intense than those from the first step, confirming his guess. This was indeed a Staircase of Inner Inquiry. The challenges would increase with each step upwards. He also had a strong premonition that retreating on this staircase would signify failure and there would be no second chance. So. He could only ascend and not descend? With this realization, Jiang Chengxuan continued upward. Buzz! However, the challenge on the next step was no longer just emotional but also included a sense of murderous intent. That murderous intent could be said to be pure to the extreme, constantly stimulating his nerves. So much so that his hair stood on end. Upon reaching the ninth step, a scene of a tumultuous battlefield unfolded before his eyes. Countless floating warships soared in the sky, firing spiritual Qi cannons and beams of rune light crisscrossed in the air. Large chunks of blood and limbs were scattered everywhere. Even Jiang Chengxuan himself was covered in wounds amidst such a large-scale war. His body was riddled with countless injuries. It was only after some time, when Jiang Chengxuan emerged from this illusion, that he realized he was still standing on the ninth step. There were no floating battleships or a body covered in wounds. It was all fake. Yet, Jiang Chengxuan felt a slight chill in his heart. He clearly understood that if he had continued to immerse himself in the atmosphere of that war and couldn¡¯t detach from it, the so-called illusion might very well have become reality. This meant that the Staircase of Inner Inquiry was not entirely without danger. Once the illusions here exceeded one¡¯s limit of endurance, one might truly fall into that illusory world. At that time, no one knew what would happen. Realizing this, Jiang Chengxuan became even more cautious about the Staircase of Inner Inquiry in front of him. But he had no intention of backing out. He was curious now. What would happen if he passed through this enormous Staircase of Inner Inquiry and reached the top? What different view would he see then? What different view would he see then? Buzz! Different from the previous nine steps, when Jiang Chengxuan stood on the tenth step, his mind was filled with extremely erotic images. Various beautifully dressed women danced before him. Jiang Chengxuan could even distinctly smell the faint fragrance emanating from these beautiful women. His body unconsciously reacted to the situation. Fortunately, his consciousness was not truly deceived by the scene before his eyes. However, he knew that this was just the beginning. As he continued to ascend, the erotic scenes intensified. In the end, even someone as strong-willed as him almost fell for it. Luckily, he managed to overcome this challenge in the end. When he was about to step onto the twentieth step, several streaks of light suddenly appeared not far from the Staircase of Inner Inquiry. Among them were familiar faces like Xuan Yang and Dongfang Tianxing. Additionally, there were a few individuals from the Eastern End and the Central Plain. One was Chu Xinghe from the Eastern End¡¯s Chu family, and the other was Wu Xin from the Central Plain. When the two sides met, it was naturally unavoidable for them to be at daggers drawn. However, soon their attention was drawn to Jiang Chengxuan on the Staircase of Inner Inquiry. Their eyes met. Jiang Chengxuan ignored Chu Xinghe and Wu Xin and communicated through voice transmission, explaining the situation of the Staircase of Inner Inquiry to Xuan Yang and Dongfang Tianxing. Of course. He did not go into details, simply informing them that the staircase was a test of one¡¯s heart. As for the specific nature of the test, Jiang Chengxuan did not elaborate. After all, he could not be sure whether the test experienced by those who ascended the staircase would be exactly the same. If not, it would mislead Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang and Dongfang Tianxing. The losses outweighed the gains. Upon learning about the Staircase of Inner Inquiry, Xuan Yang and Dongfang Tianxing did not hesitate. They immediately stepped onto the staircase. Seeing this, Chu Xinghe and Wu Xin were surprised. They didn¡¯t expect Xuan Yang and Dongfang Tianxing to decisively ascend the staircase. This caused Chu Xinghe and Wu Xin to exchange glances, their eyes flickering with uncertainty. The next moment, without a moment¡¯s hesitation, the two launched an attack on Xuan Yang and Dongfang Tianxing, who had already stepped onto the Staircase of Inner Inquiry. A terrifying radiance blossomed, with a whisk and a pagoda aimed simultaneously at Xuan Yang and Dongfang Tianxing on the staircase. Buzz! However, unexpectedly, just as their attacks were about to reach Xuan Yang and Dongfang Tianxing, a radiant light suddenly emerged from the staircase. With two thuds, the attacks from Chu Xinghe and Wu Xin were repelled, not affecting Xuan Yang and Dongfang Tianxing in the slightest. Seeing that, Chu Xinghe and Wu Xin were taken aback. They had never expected such a turn of events. It became clear that as long as someone was on the Staircase of Inner Inquiry, they would not be affected by external attacks. If that was the case¡­ Chu Xinghe and Wu Xin looked at each other again. Without any hesitation, the two of them stepped onto the staircase as well. However, unlike Xuan Yang and Dongfang Tianxing, Chu Xinghe and Wu Xin, who were unaware of the staircase¡¯s nature, almost stumbled and fell as soon as they stepped onto it, barely maintaining their balance. They were shocked to find that the staircase could amplify their inner emotions. Once they recovered from the surge of emotions, their gazes instinctively turned towards Jiang Chengxuan, who was already on the twentieth step. That guy had already reached the twentieth step. They wondered what he had experienced on the previous steps and realized that this place might hold immense opportunities. Seeing Jiang Chengxuan already far ahead of them evoked a sense of urgency in the others. What if the opportunity at this place was only available to the first person who reached the top? Would that mean the rest of them were just running along in vain? This concern was heightened when they saw Jiang Chengxuan ascend another step in such a short time. However, what Chu Xinghe and Wu Xin didn¡¯t realize was that on this Staircase of Inner Inquiry, the most important thing was not to be impatient. Once you become hasty, anything could happen in the process ahead, especially when your inner emotions are infinitely amplified by the steps of the staircase. A slight misstep could easily lead to losing one¡¯s mind, and such a state is often not easily noticeable in the early stages. By the time one realizes it, it might be too late. Just like that. Several hours passed. Jiang Chengxuan had already arrived at the 37th step. As for Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang, Dongfang Tianxing, and Chu Xinghe, they had only reached the sixth and seventh steps. None of them had reached the tenth step. This gap between them and Jiang Chengxuan was evident. Initially, Jiang Chengxuan was moving up a step at a time seamlessly. Only when he reached the 20th step did he begin to slow down. As Jiang Chengxuan was about to step onto the thirty-eighth step, several streaks of light suddenly flew through the sky from a distance. The person flying at the front was none other than Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Dao companion, Shen Ruyan. Behind her were Murong Xian, Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean, and Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain. At this moment, the groups from the Northern Border and the Western Desert had all gathered. When they saw Jiang Chengxuan, Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang, Dongfang Tianxing, Chu Xinghe, and Wu Xin on the Staircase of Inner Inquiry, they all revealed a look of shock. They did not expect Jiang Chengxuan and the others to be so harmonious with Chu Xinghe and Wu Xin on the Staircase of Inner Inquiry. There must be something that they did not know. At that thought, Shen Ruyan and the others subconsciously looked at Jiang Chengxuan, who was already on the 38th step.. Chapter 663 - Chapter 663: Self-Deluded People Chapter 663: Self-Deluded People Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Feeling the gaze of Shen Ruyan and the others, Jiang Chengxuan immediately relayed to them what he knew about the situation. Shen Ruyan and her group were noticeably surprised upon hearing this and without hesitation, they too stepped onto the Staircase of Inner Inquiry. After some time, Many more streaks of light appeared in the distance. Jiang Chengxuan and the others recognized that these were cultivators from the Eastern End and the Central Plain, including familiar figures such as Xiao Shencong, Xiao Shenji, and Daoist Shang Tong. In addition, Jiang Chengxuan also saw Blue Moon and another Soul Formation cultivator from the Rising Sun Hall. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan communicated with Blue Moon, informing her about the situation. Blue Moon, after a moment of contemplation, stepped onto the Staircase of Inner Inquiry with her companion. Xiao Shencong and the others also ascended the staircase. It was at this moment that many more streaks of light approached from afar. However, the aura emanating from these newcomers was not of human cultivators but unmistakably of the demon race. Jiang Chengxuan and the others swept their gazes over and their hearts skipped a beat. The reason for that was because they had all recognized that the fellows that had appeared were Soul Formation Demon Sovereigns. Among them, a few possessed such powerful auras that even Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had to take them seriously, as their strength was comparable to their own. Unless they were willing to use their true trump cards, it would probably be quite difficult for them to kill the other party with their current strength. Moreover, who didn¡¯t have a few trump cards to protect themselves after reaching Soul Formation? ¡°Is this the ancient Staircase of Inner Inquiry?¡± exclaimed one of the Demon Sovereigns, who had transformed into a middle-aged man. He was known as Centurion Tiger Sovereign and carried a trace of the White Tiger bloodline within him. Hearing his words, not only were the Demon Sovereigns surprised, but even Jiang Chengxuan and the others, who were already on the Staircase of Inner Inquiry, were slightly surprised. He did not expect that among those Demon Sovereigns, there was actually someone who recognized this Staircase of Inner Inquiry. ¡°Centurian Tiger, what is the meaning of the Staircase of Inner Inquiry?¡± Elder Black Tortoise, who had transformed into an old man, spoke slowly. The Centurion Tiger Sovereign nodded slowly. ¡°In ancient times, this Staircase of Inner Inquiry was used to test the temperament of disciples. It is said that those who could ascend 50 steps were considered to possess an excellent temperament and the potential to achieve Soul Formation. Ascending 70 steps indicated the potential for the late stage of Soul Formation. Climbing too steps suggested the potential to become a Divine Lord, and 500 steps, the potential to reach Dao Fusion. Anyone reaching such heights, regardless of their past cultivation talents, would receive significant training and focus from their sect. Moreover, as far as I know, although this Staircase of Inner Inquiry is primarily for testing one¡¯s temperament, it also serves as a tool to temper one¡¯s will. The only caution is not to push oneself too hard. Exceeding one¡¯s mental and emotional limits could turn the illusions into reality, potentially consuming the individual.¡± Centurion Tiger Sovereign conveyed this through telepathy to the other Demon Sovereigns present. After hearing his words, they all became interested in the Staircase of Inner Inquiry. At that moment, Ink Dragon Demon Sovereign, who had transformed into a robust man, asked Centurian Tiger, ¡°Tiger, since the ancient Staircase of Inner Inquiry was such, does our present staircase differ in any way? Simply put, if we ascend to the top of this Staircase of Inner Inquiry, will there be any benefits or rewards?¡± Needless to say, this question was of paramount concern to everyone present. Their purpose here was for the benefits. They were more interested in tangible gains than ancient lore. Centurion Tiger Sovereign nodded. ¡°There are definitely benefits. Not to mention anything else, the tests on the staircase alone are opportunities to refine one¡¯s temperament. Besides, I suspect this Staircase of Inner Inquiry might also be a test for us by this ruin. If we can pass it, it¡¯s very possible for us to obtain all the inheritances in this ruin.¡± Upon hearing the possibility of gaining all the inheritances of the ruin, the Demon Sovereigns like Ink Dragon and Elder Black Tortoise were visibly excited. The benefits they had obtained from the ruins along the way were already very huge. If they could really turn everything here into their own, how terrifying would this harvest be? No wonder all the human Heavenly Lords had stepped onto the staircase. It seemed like they all had the same thoughts. With this realization, the Demon Sovereigns could no longer sit still and began to ascend the Staircase of Inner Inquiry. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! At this moment, the entire staircase lit up continuously. Evidently, everyone only had one goal, and that was to reach the top of the staircase. However, what they didn¡¯t know was that the Staircase of Inner Inquiry, used by ancient sects to test disciples, was not easy to overcome. Even if all of them present were Soul Formation beings, this was still the case. A few days later. On the Staircase of Inner Inquiry, suddenly, a Moose Demon Sovereign, transformed into a middle-aged scholar, burst into flames. Strangely, there were no screams or attempts to escape the raging flames. He stood quietly, smiling, as he slowly turned to ashes, with both his body and soul completely obliterated. This scene shocked all the Demon Sovereigns and even the Soul Formation Heavenly Lords present. However, before they could recover from their shock, another catastrophe unfolded on a different step. A Soul Formation Heavenly Lord from the Central Plain suddenly became engulfed in a black wind that could erode flesh and bone. At this moment, he just stood there quietly, allowing the black wind to blow past his body, cutting his flesh and blood bit by bit, turning his bones into powder. In the end, just like Moose Demon Sovereign, his body and soul were destroyed. ¡°Fellow Daoist He Yuan!¡± Xiao Shencong and the others could not help but exclaim. They were clearly the same as those Demon Sovereigns. They did not expect that danger would come so suddenly on the staircase. It was so sudden that they had no time to react. ¡°I understand now!¡± Suddenly, a man named Heavenly Lord Qian Yun said, ¡°This is the backlash of the illusion. If we cannot detach ourselves from these illusions, we will continue to sink until we meet the same fate as Daoist He Yuan.¡± He then turned his gaze towards Jiang Chengxuan, who had already reached the fifty-third step. ¡°Jiang Chengxuan, did you already know all this? No matter what, we¡¯re all humans. Why didn¡¯t you remind us beforehand?¡± Heavenly Lord Qian Yun was an independent cultivator in the Central Plain. Although he claimed to be an independent cultivator, how could someone at the Soul Formation stage not have some backing or a stance? Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t be bothered to answer such a person¡¯s question. Instead, he continued to focus on the next step in front of him. ¡°You¡­¡± Being ignored by Jiang Chengxuan, Heavenly Lord Qian Yun felt embarrassed. Anger flashed in his eyes. But in the end, he still looked at the others present and said, ¡°Everyone, no matter what, I believe that all of you have already seen how dangerous this place is. For safety, it¡¯s best to proceed according to your abilities. Don¡¯t force it. If it¡¯s too much, we can always try to ascend the staircase another time.¡± Having said that, Heavenly Lord Qian Yun left the Staircase of Inner Inquiry on his own accord. Those who knew the ins and outs, like Jiang Chengxuan, could only smirk inwardly at these self-deluded individuals. Once they descended, they could forget about having a second chance to ascend the staircase. At this moment, several people did the same as Heavenly Lord Qian Yun. This Included several Demon Sovereigns. In the beginning, they did not think much of it. However, when they tried to ascend the Staircase of Inner Inquiry a second time, they were shocked to find that no matter what they did, they couldn¡¯t set foot on it again. How could this be? Heavenly Lord Qian Yun and the others were confused. Could it be that the opportunity to undergo the test of the Staircase of Inner Inquiry was only given once? If you voluntarily give up, there¡¯s no second chance? Realizing this possibility, the faces of Heavenly Lord Qian Yun and others changed. If this were true, it would be a tremendous loss. The cultivators from the Eastern End, the Central Plain, and the Demon Sovereigns all looked troubled. If the Staircase of Inner Inquiry could only be ascended and not retreated from, giving up would mean forfeiting the opportunity. In that case, the difficulty of this trip up the staircase had undoubtedly increased by several levels. Most importantly, observing Jiang Chengxuan at the top, it seemed as though he hadn¡¯t encountered any major challenges. In just a short while, he had ascended another five or six steps. What this implied was very clear to those on the staircase. If Jiang Chengxuan, by some stroke of luck, passed a certain level or even the entire staircase, potentially gaining control of the entire inheritance, it would be awful news. With their current speed, it was almost impossible for them to catch up to Jiang Chengxuan. What to do? Should they just let him continue ascending? Chapter 664 - Chapter 664: Stepping onto the Pinnacle Chapter 664: Stepping onto the Pinnacle Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment, both the Demon Sovereigns and Soul Formation Heavenly Lords from the Eastern End and Central Plain had a slightly sinister look in their eyes. However, Jiang Chengxuan seemed completely oblivious to all this, continuing his ascent with a calm demeanor. BOOM! Suddenly, Elder Black Tortoise on the Staircase of Inner Inquiry furiously wielded his staff. The staff grew rapidly in size, transforming into a mountainous figure, crashing down towards Jiang Chengxuan. THUD! thud! thud! At the same time. Wu Xin rang a giant bell, generating visible sound waves that rapidly enveloped Jiang Chengxuan. Buzz! But just then, a series of light screens appeared on the stair Jiang Chengxuan was on, instantly reflecting the attacks from Elder Black Tortoise and Wu Xin back at them. ¡°What?¡± The man and the demon were both slightly shocked. But soon, their eyes turned sharp. ¡°Even if we can¡¯t harm you, we must disrupt you,¡± they declared. With that, the pair, along with others including Xiao Shencong, Xiao Shenji, and Ink Dragon, launched continuous attacks at Jiang Chengxuan, aiming to distract him. However, hours passed, and Jiang Chengxuan seemed entirely unaffected by their interference, steadily and continuously climbing upwards. ¡°Damn it! Is he really not affected by us at all?¡± Elder Black Tortoise and the others looked visibly upset upon witnessing this. Shen Ruyan and her group scoffed at their futile attempts. The idea of distracting Jiang Chengxuan in such a manner was ludicrous. At this point, Xiao Shencong, Elder Black Tortoise, and the others realized that disrupting Jiang Chengxuan in this way was likely impossible. Perhaps the only option left was to siege Jiang Chengxuan afterwards. However, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain and the others weren¡¯t stupid. When they felt they could no longer confidently ascend, they sat down on the steps, neither advancing nor retreating. In this way, even if Xiao Shencong, Elder Black Tortoise, and the others wanted to catch up to Jiang Chengxuan, they would not have a chance. Buzz! At the moment when Jiang Chengxuan stepped onto the seventieth stair of the Staircase of Inner Inquiry, an object suddenly descended from above, landing in his hand. It was a spirit treasure emitting a strong aura of spirituality. A Level 7 Spirit Treasure! This scene left everyone present in utter shock. They could never have imagined that Jiang Chengxuan would obtain such a treasure upon reaching the seventieth stair. That was a Spirit Treasure, possessed mostly by Void Returning Divine Lords. With such a treasure, even if Jiang Chengxuan could only unleash a fraction of its power, he could instantly take down everyone present. Unknowingly, Elder Black Tortoise, Xiao Shencong, and the others present could not help but become terrified while feeling envious and jealous. If Jiang Chengxuan could really refine this treasure¡­ Even if he managed to refine a small portion of it, the people present would truly be in danger. Buzz! However, at that moment, the Spirit Treasure in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand suddenly disintegrated into specks of light and vanished. This turn of events left everyone slightly baffled. What was going on? Why did the Spirit Treasure disappear? Could it be that the one just now was fake? But that wasn¡¯t right. Just now, they had clearly sensed that the aura emitted by the Spirit Treasure was absolutely the aura of a genuine Spirit Treasure. Even Soul Formation Heavenly Lords felt pressured by it. It was definitely a Spirit Treasure. Unknowingly, Elder Black Tortoise, Xiao Shencong, and the others could not help but feel suspicious. If the Spirit Treasure that Jiang Chengxuan had obtained just now was really fake, Did that mean that the scene just now was actually a test for Jiang Chengxuan? If he could overcome even the temptation of a Lingbao, what else could possibly stop him? Indeed. In the following period of time, Jiang Chengxuan continued upward. Eighty steps, nine steps, one hundred and twenty steps, two hundred steps¡­ For days, everyone watched as he climbed from the seventieth to the two hundredth step. BOOM! Then, at that crucial moment, a column of light descended upon him, causing his aura to surge dramatically. His cultivation level rose rapidly: the third level of Soul Formation, the fourth, the sixth, the eighth, and finally peaking at the ninth level, the pinnacle of Soul Formation. And still, it continued to rise. This shouldn¡¯t be true, right? This should be fake, right? This should also be a test for Jiang Chengxuan, right? Despite everyone knowing that what they were witnessing could just be an illusion, they couldn¡¯t help feeling tense, uneasy, and anxious. ¡®What if?¡¯ What if Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s current state was real? Then what should they do? Whoosh¡ª At this moment, several Demon Sovereigns and Soul Formation cultivators from the Central Plain on the Staircase of Inner Inquiry could not withstand the pressure and actually retreated. With this retreat, they had completely lost the qualifications to climb the staircase. However, not many people paid attention to their withdrawal. Everyone¡¯s gaze was still fixed on Jiang Chengxuan. BOOM! Finally, after a while, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cultivation suddenly seemed to have crossed a certain limit. It instantly became incomparably majestic and unfathomable. The expressions of the people who were staring at him immediately changed drastically. ¡°That¡¯s impossible!¡± Demon Sovereign Ink Dragon was the first to exclaim. Daoist Shang Tong was also covered in cold sweat. His mouth was a little dry as he said, ¡°It¡¯s fake, it must be fake!¡± At that moment, they dared not even imagine the terrifying outcome if this scene were indeed real. Fortunately, it was indeed an illusion. As Jiang Chengxuan continued to ascend, the overwhelming presence enveloping him gradually dissipated, bringing relief to the onlookers. Everyone heaved a long sigh of relief. Many realized only then that they had been sweating profusely in anxiety. On the other hand, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain, Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean, Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang, and the others looked disappointed. To be honest, just now, they really hoped that it was all true. If it was true, then perhaps all the predicaments that the human race encountered would be instantly resolved. Shen Ruyan was the only one who was not disappointed by what had happened. Instead, she revealed a happy smile. She recognized that the experiences her husband had just undergone, though illusory, provided genuine enlightenment and a state of mind that was very real and profound. In other words, he had experienced the entire process from Soul Formation to Void Returning in advance. Is this fake? Certainly not. On the contrary, all of these personal experiences, feelings, and insights were precisely the greatest gains he obtained when he embarked on the Staircase this time. She believes that from now on, her husband, Jiang Chengxuan, will definitely experience a significant breakthrough in his cultivation. As Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s wife and Dao companion, she naturally could not fall behind. At this moment. She let go of all external influences and wholeheartedly focused all her attention and spirit on the Staircase of Inner Inquiry in front of her. Just like her husband, she too wanted to truly reach the pinnacle of the staircase. As for whether any unexpected events would occur to her husband during this process or if he would be pushed off the staircase halfway, Shen Ruyan was not worried about any of that. She believed in her husband and Dao companion, just as she believed in herself. They would definitely reach the pinnacle of the Staircase of Inner Inquiry together. Buzz! At this moment, Shen Ruyan¡¯s footsteps continued to ascend. In the blink of an eye, she had crossed over a dozen steps. This scene once again caught the attention of the onlookers. Especially Xiao Shencong, Elder Black Tortoise, and the others. They could not hide the malice in their eyes. Could it be that after Jiang Chengxuan, his Dao partner Shen Ruyan would also ascend all the way up? The thought of this possibility made them all feel a sense of urgency. At that moment, Xiao Shencong, Elder Black Tortoise, and the others did not continue to divert their attention. They also placed all their attention on the staircase in front of them. Just like that. Everyone began to climb the Staircase of Inner Inquiry with all their might. Time passed bit by bit. In the blink of an eye, it was already several days later. This time, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s steps had already reached the four hundred and ninety-ninth step. Heavenly Lord Qian Yun and the others, who were at the bottom, couldn¡¯t stay calm anymore. If Jiang Chengxuan were to take one more step, he would truly complete the Staircase of Inner Inquiry test. As the first person to complete the test, what he would receive at that time, none of them knew. But it would definitely not be something ordinary. Even Xiao Shencong and others who were originally focused and fully absorbed in climbing the staircase seemed to have sensed something. Their expressions all changed drastically. ¡°How could he¡­?¡± At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan, who was on the four hundred and ninety-ninth step, suddenly opened his eyes. He turned around and gave a faint smile to the people behind him. Without any hesitation, he then took a step and stepped onto the five hundredth step.. Chapter 665 - Chapter 665: Consciousness Image, Jiang Chengxuans Harvest Chapter 665: Consciousness Image, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Harvest Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations BOOM! In that instant, the entire Staircase of Inner Inquiry shook with a tremor. Everyone clearly saw a colorful portal opening towards Jiang Chengxuan. And this time, everyone was certain that it was not any illusory object, but a real, tangible colorful portal. What lay behind that colorful portal, however, remained unknown. Curiosity about what lay behind that portal filled everyone¡¯s minds. They all wanted to find out. But at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan showed no hesitation. He stepped forward, and his figure immediately disappeared behind the colorful portal, vanishing from everyone¡¯s sight. ¡°Damn it!¡± The cultivators from Eastern End and Central Plain, and the various demon lords all had very ugly expressions on their faces. In contrast, those close to Jiang Chengxuan, like Shen Ruyan and others, were all smiling. Even Blue Moon and her companion, a cultivator named Daoist Kong Ming, cupped their fists and congratulated Shen Ruyan and the others. At the same time. As Jiang Chengxuan crossed the colorful portal, he arrived in an ancient palace. Inside the palace. A man adorned in a robe embroidered with a hundred heavenly dragons stood there quietly. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed. However, before he could react, the man turned around. This person was handsome and exuded an otherworldly aura. Upon seeing Jiang Chengxuan enter, a warm smile appeared on his face. ¡°You¡¯ve arrived.¡± Jiang Chengxuan was extremely shocked. This was because he would never have thought that he would actually meet the master of this place, Sage Dragonmaster. As if sensing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s shock, Sage Dragonmaster could not help but smile. ¡°You need not be so surprised. My true self ascended to the higher realms ten thousand years ago. What remains here is merely a shadow of my consciousness.¡± ¡°A shadow of consciousness?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was even more shocked. He hadn¡¯t imagined that a person¡¯s consciousness shadow could exist for so long. Moreover, in appearance and aura, it seemed hardly different from the real person. Could it be that cultivators, upon breaking through to Void Returning, all possess such incredible abilities? As if seeing through Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s confusion, Sage Dragonmaster chuckled again and said, ¡°The reason this consciousness shadow of mine can exist for so long is because of the array of this ruin site. Otherwise, even as a Void Returning cultivator, let alone a consciousness shadow, even a separated avatar wouldn¡¯t be able to exist for so long.¡± I see. Jiang Chengxuan was enlightened. However, new doubts quickly arose in his mind. If it was the array of this ruin site that allowed this consciousness shadow to exist for so long, then what level was the actual array of this ruin site? But this time, the consciousness shadow of Sage Dragonmaster did not answer his question. Instead, he shifted the topic to Jiang Chengxuan himself. ¡°Since you were able to pass through the Staircase of Inner Inquiry and appear here, it means that your aptitude, comprehension, temperament, and potential are all very good. Especially your temperament, which is quite admirable. Given this, there are some things that I can entrust to you.¡± As he spoke, a strange, silver stone appeared in the hand of Sage Dragonmaster. Seeing this stone, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes once again showed a hint of confusion. With his experience and knowledge, he had no idea what this stone was that Sage Dragonmaster now held. Sage Dragonmaster seemed to have no intention of keeping him guessing. He immediately said, ¡°This stone is known as the Realm Resonance Stone. Just place this object on the Ascension Platform in the lower realm, and it will resonate with the higher realms. Within a short period of time, the Ascension Platform will be bathed in the light of ascension. At that time, as long as a cultivator¡¯s cultivation reaches the late stage of Soul Transformation, they will be able to withstand the pressure of ascension and ascend to the higher realms.¡± Such an incredible object. Jiang Chengxuan was profoundly shocked. He never dreamed that there would be such a thing in the possession of Sage Dragonmaster. The Realm Resonance Stone. Isn¡¯t this the only hope for their ascension? As if sensing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s thoughts, Sage Dragonmaster¡¯s expression became more serious. He continued, ¡°Although having this Realm Resonance Stone, combined with an Ascension Platform in the lower realm, allows cultivators to attempt ascension to the higher realms, there is one condition: the Ascension Platform in the lower realm must be in good condition. Otherwise, let alone attracting the light of ascension, even the resonance with the higher realms will not be possible.¡± With that, Sage Dragonmaster paused for a moment before adding, ¡°According to my calculations, not long from now, the entire Dustless Lower Sphere¡¯s ascension passageway might encounter an accident. The Nine Essences Cultivation World will face a great calamity. If you wish to ascend to the higher realms, in addition to needing this Realm Resonance Stone in my hand, you must also find a way to repair the Ascension Platform.¡± Sage Dragonmaster¡¯s ability to predict future events deeply shocked Jiang Chengxuan. Being able to foresee changes thousands, or even tens of thousands of years ahead, was incredible. And where exactly was this Ascension Platform he mentioned? Jiang Chengxuan had never heard of it before. Even Shen Ruyan seemed not to be very clear about this matter. Most importantly, according to the words of Sage Dragonmaster, it seemed that the Ascension Platform of their Nine Essences Cultivation World had long been damaged. If he and Shen Ruyan wished to ascend in the future, their first task would be to repair that Ascension Platform. ¡°May I ask Senior Dragonmaster, where is the Ascension Platform of our Nine Essences Cultivation World currently located? If we wish to repair it, how should we go about it?¡± Jiang Chengxuan immediately asked Sage Dragonmaster with a serious expression and a respectful bow. Seeing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s reaction, Sage Dragonmaster nodded approvingly. ¡°Worthy of someone who passed the Staircase of Inner Inquiry, your temperament is indeed incomparable to ordinary people.¡± Sage Dragonmaster was well aware that for most people, the revelations he had just shared might have led to despair or at least hesitation and fear of facing reality. However, Jiang Chengxuan was different from the ordinary. His primary concern was the most critical aspect ¨C the Ascension Platform and the corresponding method of repair. At that moment, Sage Dragonmaster produced another item ¨C a jade slip. He said, ¡°Young friend, I¡¯ve already recorded the location of the Ascension Platform in the Nine Essences Cultivation World and the corresponding repair method in this jade slip. If you truly intend to do so, you can follow the instructions recorded in this jade slip to find the location of the Ascension Platform and attempt to repair it. This is a matter that would benefit countless cultivators in this world. Should you succeed, you would acquire tremendous merit. I no longer have the time for such endeavors. Thus, I leave these items as a way to repay the nurturing of this world. I also promise you that if you succeed, I, Dragonmaster, will owe you a great favor. Should you ascend to the higher realm and need assistance, I will surely not refuse.¡± After saying this, Sage Dragonmaster pushed the jade slip and the Realm Resonance Stone towards Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan, without any hesitation, accepted these items. He understood that his greatest gain from entering this ruin was not only passing the Staircase of Inner Inquiry, which elevated his temperament and gave him a clear direction for his future path, but also acquiring the jade slip and the Realm Resonance Stone from Sage Dragonmaster. The latter allowed him to know the future of the cultivators of the Nine Essences Cultivation World. At least he had a clear goal and hope. He was no longer at a loss. Even after he cultivated to the late-stage Soul Formation, he still knew what to do. ¡°Furthermore, take these small gifts as a gift from me.¡± Suddenly, Sage Dragonmaster waved his hand. Three streams of light instantly fell into Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands. They were a Celestial Stardust, a nearly transparent flame, and a Level 6 Heavenly Earth Spiritual Root. The Celestial Stardust was a top Level 6 earth-elemental treasure. A single grain weighs as much as a miniature star. It is a crucial material for Jiang Chengxuan at the moment. With it, his Deep Earth Halberd could advance to a Level 6 Pure Yang True Treasure. The nearly transparent flame is also immensely beneficial for Jiang Chengxuan. It is the Pure Yin True Fire. With it, his Yin and Yang Divine Flame divine power would truly undergo a transformation. If he threw it into the Eternal Scorching Sun Furnace, if he operated it well, there was even a chance that his Eternal Scorching Sun Furnace would undergo a transformation. As for the last Level 6 Heavenly Earth Spiritual Root. It is the Longevity Peach Tree, blooming every thousand years, fruiting in a thousand years, and maturing in a thousand years. A cultivator consuming its fruit can instantly gain 3,600 years of lifespan. Although each cultivator can only consume this Longevity Peach Fruit once in their lifetime, The 3,600 years of lifespan it grants surpasses any other life-extending spiritual item. With it, his loved ones could perhaps accompany him and Shen Ruyan for a much longer time. Storing these three items, Jiang Chengxuan then bowed to Sage Dragonmaster in gratitude: ¡°Thank you, Elder Dragonmaster, for bestowing these treasures. I wonder if Elder has any sects left outside? If so, perhaps you could tell me. If there¡¯s a need, I will definitely do my best to protect it.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Sage Dragonmaster couldn¡¯t help but smile and shake his head. ¡°After a myriad of years, even if I had left sects, they might no longer exist. But since you asked with such intention, I won¡¯t be formal with you. Ten thousand years ago, in the Nine Essences Cultivation World, I indeed left a sect. It is called the Tianhe Sect. If this sect still exists, you might, depending on the situation, offer some assistance. If it no longer exists, or has strayed into evil paths, you can cleanse the sect for me. Much appreciated.¡± After these final words, the figure of Sage Dragonmaster began to fade. Until he completely disappeared.. Chapter 666 - Chapter 666: Breaking Through to Level 6 Body tempering, Reward: Blood Rebirth Chapter 666: Breaking Through to Level 6 Body tempering, Reward: Blood Rebirth Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Upon seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan respectfully bowed towards the direction where Sage Dragonmaster had disappeared. In the following time, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t rush to leave. Instead, he sat down cross-legged on the spot and took out the jade slip from Sage Dragonmaster, pressing it against his forehead. Soon, a stream of information related to the location of the Ascension Platform and the method to repair it flooded into his mind. However, what made Jiang Chengxuan frown was the fact that the location of the Ascension Platform was in the Central Plain. Moreover, the method to repair it required several extremely precious and rare items, particularly the Mystic Color Stone and Celestial Flight Crystal. According to the jade slip, these items were not found in the Nine Essences Cultivation World but in other cultivation worlds within the Dustless Lower Sphere. This meant that if Jiang Chengxuan wanted to repair the Ascension Platform, he would need to find an opportunity to travel to other cultivation worlds within the Dustless Lower Sphere, which was a considerably difficult task. It was because it was very dangerous for cultivators in the cultivation world of the Nine Essences to go to other cultivation worlds. After all, there was an extremely powerful enemy outside their world. It was almost impossible for them to go to other cultivation worlds through normal methods or even without alerting the enemy. This was something that perhaps Sage Dragonmaster had not expected. Therefore. There were only two methods for Jiang Chengxuan to leave the Nine Essences Cultivation World and travel to other cultivation worlds. One was using the cross-realm array platform found in the ruin that day, and the other was utilizing the cross-realm talisman he had obtained from the system. Other than these, there seemed to be no other way. It appeared that he would have to reconsider his options once he left this place. For now, Jiang Chengxuan put away the jade slip and the Realm Resonance Stone and began to reflect deeply on his experiences on the Staircase of Inner Inquiry. Slowly. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s aura began to change, and his cultivation level quietly advanced to the third level of Soul Formation.ys. Moreover, it was still increasing at a speed that ordinary people could imagine. Until many days later. When his cultivation level reached the peak of the third level of Soul Formation, the changes in his aura gradually slowed down. At the same time. On the staircase, Shen Ruyan had also impressively reached the 498th step. This achievement shocked and amazed everyone present. The couple¡¯s exceptional temperament was evident. Looking at Shen Ruyan, it was only a matter of time before she reached the 500th step. At this moment, the eyes of the Soul Formation cultivators of the Eastern End and Central Plain, as well as the Demon Sovereigns, lit up with an extremely cold light. They were deeply aware of a problem. Absolutely, absolutely, absolutely, absolutely not. They could not let the couple continue to grow. If they continued to grow, needless to say, they would definitely call the shot in the future Nine Essences cultivation world. At that time, no one present would have a good outcome. Therefore. They had to get rid of them before it came to that. For this reason, even if the human and demon races had to join forces, they would not hesitate! Unknowingly, Xiao Shencong, Daoist Wu Xin, Elder Black Tortoise, Demon Sovereign Ink Dragon, and the others looked at each other in tacit understanding. It was as if they could see determination in each other¡¯s eyes. They intended to strike after the expedition in the ruin, ideally right outside the ruin, to ambush and eliminate the couple. This secretive plotting did not escape the notice of some of the other observant participants. Figures like Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain, Dongfang Tianxing, and Blue Moon perceived the unspoken conspiracy brewing between the two parties. This realization filled them with anger and a sense of danger. If Xiao Shencong and the others really wanted to join forces with Elder Black Tortoise and the others to launch a surprise attack on Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan after leaving the ruin, it would undoubtedly be the most dangerous situation the couple had ever faced. Despite acknowledging the couple¡¯s extraordinary abilities, it was undeniable that among those who entered the ruin this time, there were cultivators and demon sovereigns with strength not inferior to theirs, especially those who had reached the peak of the mid-stage of Soul Transformation. Facing such powerful opponents, even if Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan wanted to escape, it would be extremely difficult unless they could further advance their cultivation or strength. What to do? Should they inform Shen Ruyan of this looming threat? At that moment, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain, Dongfang Tianxing, and even Blue Moon started to discuss with each other. Ultimately, Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang, who knew Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan best, suggested not to disturb them for now. They decided to wait for the couple to come out of the Staircase of Inner Inquiry before discussing the matter further. Buzz! At the same time. Just as Shen Ruyan ascended the 498th step, she suddenly leaped up two steps and finally reached the 500th step. Whoosh- Like Jiang Chengxuan before her, as Shen Ruyan stepped onto the 500th step, a colorful portal appeared in front of her. Without hesitation, she stepped through and vanished into the portal. Buzz! Passing through felt like crossing a barrier. When Shen Ruyan looked again, she found that she had arrived in a simple and unadorned hall. There were murals engraved all around the hall. On those murals, there seemed to be some ancient historical scenes recorded. Floating in front of the hall were three glowing orbs, each containing a treasure. These included a lightning stone with five-element attributes, a lightning cluster with destructive properties, and a palm-sized jade slip flickering with lightning. Shen Ruyan withdrew her gaze from the three light orbs and looked elsewhere in the hall. However, what puzzled her was that after observation, she did not see her husband, Jiang Chengxuan. How could this be? Could it be that they were not in the same space? This was really very possible. If that was the case, the couple might have to wait for the rules of this place to send them out if they wanted to meet again. At that thought, Shen Ruyan decided not to waste any more time. She arrived in front of the three orbs and reached out to touch them one by one. Soon, the three orbs turned into three streaks of light and merged into Shen Ruyan¡¯s body. And these are? Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes widened. She couldn¡¯t help but be pleasantly surprised. Especially the jade slip that flickered with lightning. It was something that could help her perfect her cultivation technique. After all, at present, her cultivation technique could only be practiced to the peak of the mid-stage of Soul Formation. She couldn¡¯t advance any further. However, with the jade slip flashing with lightning, combining its contents, she could further perfect her own cultivation technique. At that time, not to mention the late-stage of Soul Formation, even reaching Void Returning was within Shen Ruyan¡¯s grasp. As for the other two items, one could elevate her Falling Thunder Heavenly Seal again. The other item would allow her cultivation and divine powers to improve once again. Recalling the reactions of Xiao Shencong and the other Demon Sovereigns before she entered this place, Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes flashed. Without hesitation, she took out her gains from the ruin and started cultivating. Time passed day by day. Shen Ruyan had been cultivating here for decades. Her cultivation level had actually broken through from the third level to the fourth level, stepping firmly into the mid-stage of this realm. At the same time. Her intrinsic true treasures, the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer and Falling Thunder Heavenly Seal, were also elevated to the Pure Yang True Treasure level. Her various divine powers also greatly increased in might. At this point, Shen Ruyan was confident she could instantly annihilate her past self. She wondered about her husband¡¯s situation. Was he, like her, experiencing significant improvements here? Meanwhile, in another place, Jiang Chengxuan successfully used the True Blood Ginseng to elevate his physical cultivation to Level 6. In addition, his Deep Earth Halberd had successfully entered the ranks of Pure Yang True Treasures after fusing with the Celestial Stardust. Including his Yin and Yang Divine Flame divine power. After combining the two Heavenly Flames of Pure Yang and Pure Yin, Its power had already surpassed ordinary Trigram Divine Fire. It had become Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strongest fire divine power so far. [Ding.] At this moment, a familiar system notification suddenly appeared in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. [Congratulations, host. You have reached Level 6 body tempering. You have obtained the Void Returning content of the Infinite Wheel. You have obtained the Physical Body Divine Power, Blood Rebirth.] [Physical Body Divine Power, Blood Rebirth: As long as the host¡¯s Primordial Spirit is not destroyed, you can be reborn even if there¡¯s only a drop of blood left.] [Note: With the host¡¯s current realm, the divine power Blood Rebirth can only be used once a day. In the future, as the host¡¯s physical body realm increases, the number of times it can be used will correspondingly increase.] Jiang Chengxuan really did not expect to receive such a huge reward after breaking through to Level 6 body tempering. There was no need to talk about the Void Returning content of the Infinite Wheel. Just that Blood Rebirth was definitely a very powerful life-saving trump card. Most importantly, this divine power would increase in number as his body tempering cultivation increased in the future. It was definitely a very rare reward.. Chapter 667 - Chapter 667: Leaving the Ruin, Beginning the Siege Chapter 667: Leaving the Ruin, Beginning the Siege Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Despite his cultivation not breaking through to the mid-stage of Soul Formation, Jiang Chengxuan now had the confidence to battle even those in the late-stage of Soul Formation with his current strength. He calculated the time. Jiang Chengxuan was surprised to discover that it had taken him decades to break through to Level 6 of body tempering. He did not know what the situation outside was like. He did not know if those people were still in the ruin. Just as this thought flashed through his mind, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly felt a repelling force suddenly appear on his body. This¡­ Is it time to leave the ruin? Buzz! In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan felt his body enveloped by an irresistible force, leading to a dizzy sensation. When he regained his senses, he found himself outside the ruin, alongside his wife Shen Ruyan. In addition, Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain, Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean, Dongfang Tianxing, Murong Xian, and Blue Moon were all sent out of the ruin. Everyone realized that the ruin¡¯s opening period had ended. Regardless of one¡¯s location inside, the ruin would automatically expel everyone once the time was up. They just did not know when this ruin would open again. After all, anyone who could enter the ruin this time would more or less have some good gains. Wait! Suddenly, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan sensed something amiss. Their expressions changed slightly. This was because they suddenly realized that only a few dozen days had passed in this real world. However, they remembered it clearly. They had clearly spent decades to break through their cultivation. Could it be that the time flow in the space that the two of them had entered was different from the outside world? Without saying a word, the couple exchanged glances, understanding each other¡¯s thoughts. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, Fellow Daoist Shen, let¡¯s leave this place quickly.¡± At this moment, they heard Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang¡¯s voice transmission. Both of them were puzzled. Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang continued, ¡°Right after you entered the colorful portal of the Staircase of Inner Inquiry, the people from the Eastern End and the Central Plain allied with the demon race, planning to jointly ambush and kill you both.¡± ¡°Ambush and kill us?¡± Hearing Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were both taken aback. They never expected that the people from the Eastern End and the Central Plain would choose to cooperate with the demon race. This was no different from betraying their own race. Even if there were great conflicts or grudges among them, they should have resolved them internally. Inviting outsiders, especially enemies, was unthinkable. Were they foolish? At this moment, both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s expressions turned slightly ugly. It seemed that the Eastern End and the Central Plain had abandoned all rules in their efforts to deal with them. In that case, there was nothing more to say. They might as well take this opportunity to end it once and for all. In any case, they were eager to test their own strength and see who would ultimately be the victor. Instantly, the couple reached a tacit understanding and quickly gained a complete understanding of each other¡¯s gains from their recent experiences. Swoosh, swoosh¡ª At the same time. In the sky. Suddenly, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, thirteen¡­ There were a total of thirteen Soul Formation cultivators. They appeared near Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. These people were either cultivators from the Eastern End and the Central Plain or Demon Sovereigns from the demon race. Strangely, these normally antagonistic groups were now united, led by four particularly formidable figures. They were the Heavenly Lords from the Central Plain, Xiao Taishang and Skyblade, as well as Ink Dragon and Golden Eagle. These four had all reached the sixth level of Soul Formation. Among them, Skyblade had only advanced to Soul Formation sixty years ago. Although he had the least experience among the four of them, his combat strength as a Saber Cultivation was not inferior to the other veteran mid-stage Soul Formation cultivators at all. As for Xiao Taishang, he was the ancestor of Xiao Shencong, Xiao Shenji, and the others. Everyone looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. The tangible and invisible auras had already locked onto the couple. Even though they were Soul Formation Heavenly Lords and had comprehended a trace of spatial laws, they couldn¡¯t escape the restraint of their auras. ¡°They really think highly of us.¡± Jiang Chengxuan suddenly chuckled. However, Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain, and Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean looked grim. They hadn¡¯t anticipated their opponents would act so quickly. They had barely left the ruin when these people had already appeared before them. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, Fellow Daoist Shen, the three of us will do our best to hold them back later. Go as far as you can. As long as you can leave, there will still be hope for our Northern Border and even the human race in the future. Don¡¯t be rash, and don¡¯t let your emotions affect your decisions.¡± At that moment, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain suddenly sent a voice transmission to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. At this moment. They did not expect Dongfang Tianxing and Murong Xian to help. At the end of the day, the relationship between the two sides was just an alliance. Under such a situation, it was normal for the two of them to choose to stand by and do nothing. At least, think about it from another perspective. Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain and the others might do the same if they were in their shoes. Therefore. The only ones they could count on now were themselves. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were both surprised by Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain¡¯s voice transmission. However, on second thought, they didn¡¯t find it strange. After all, none of them knew the changes in the two of them. It was normal to have such pessimistic thoughts. However, at this moment, the couple clearly did not have much time to explain in detail to them. All they could do was to generally inform them about some situations, so they didn¡¯t need to worry. This included informing Dong Fang Tianxing and Murong Xian. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan even tried to win over Blue Moon and her companion, Kong Ming. After all, the more people on their side, the greater the likelihood of annihilating all their enemies. BOOM! Just as Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan finished transmitting their messages, Skyblade, Xiao Taishang, Ink Dragon, and Golden Eagle simultaneously made their move on the opposite side. Joining them were Xiao Shencong, Elder Black Tortoise and the others. However, their target was not Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, but Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain and his group. Rumble! In that instant, the entire Death Desert seemed to have been turned upside down. Rings of energy waves capable of annihilating anything continuously spread rapidly in all directions. Looking down from above, one could see at the center of these terrifying energy ripples, there was a small circle of ripples that were pitch black, slowly expanding. This was nothing else but a spatial black hole formed by the collision of both sides, shattering the space. In that black hole, all light, energy, and matter would be instantly annihilated upon approach, leaving nothing behind. Fortunately, this place was the Death Desert, devoid of spiritual veins and not many living beings. Otherwise, Jiang Chengxuan and the others might have had to bear countless karma. ¡°Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, you disrespect the higher realms, disregard the ancestral teachings, and are insanely cruel, conspiring with traitors to slay our Central Plain¡¯s Heavenly Lords. Such actions are utterly rebellious and deserving of heavenly punishment, doomed forever. Today, we shall act on behalf of the heavens to restore peace to the world.¡± At that moment, Xiao Taishang from the Central Plain¡¯s Great Ling Imperial Palace transformed into a hundred-foot-tall Dharma Form. Majestic and towering, he looked down coldly at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and others, making a solemn and authoritative judgment. This made Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and others who heard his words feel disgusted. People from the Great Ling Imperial Palace were always so hypocritical, always trying to give themselves a righteous label. Right or wrong, didn¡¯t they have any idea in their own hearts? BOOM! The response to Xiao Taishang was a massive halberd radiance sweeping in from afar, carrying a momentum that seemed to smash everything, and it quickly reached in front of him. ¡°Stubborn and unenlightened!¡± Coldness flashed in Xiao Taishang¡¯s eyes. His huge Dharma Form raised its hand and waved. With a whoosh, a shield entwined with nine fire dragons appeared in front of him. This was his intrinsic defensive treasure, the Nine Dragons Flame Shield. It contained nine types of flames including Dragon Flame, Flying Flame, Underworld Flame, and Earth Flame. Although not all were Heavenly Flames, their power had reached an unimaginable level, capable of blocking any attack below the late-stage of Soul Formation. In that instant, a blindingly bright flame lit up the space between heaven and earth. The collision of forces, as if occurring in a separate space, initially made no sound. It wasn¡¯t until much later that a sound like the sky collapsing and the earth splitting thunderously burst open in the sky. There was a crack! A small circular black hole suddenly appeared in the void, with chaotic and violent energies rampaging within it. At the same time. The originally fiercely burning Nine Dragons Flame Shield suddenly emitted a mournful cry. The figures of the nine fire dragons on it began to dim and even showed signs of collapsing. ¡°How is that possible?¡± Xiao Taishang¡¯s eyes shot out two beams of astonished light, his face showing utter disbelief.. Chapter 669 - Chapter 669: All Exterminated, Emperors Rage Chapter 669: All Exterminated, Emperor¡¯s Rage Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations With the Primordial Spirit of Ink Dragon, the power of my Eastern Green Dragon Flag might even ascend another level This thought flashed across Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. The next second, his gaze turned towards Skyblade, who was trying to escape. Boom! Thunder and blade light raged. At this moment, Shen Ruyan was already locked in combat again with Skyblade. In just a moment, Skyblade was forced into a losing state. As the thin layer of blade aura in front of Skyblade was about to be engulfed by the endless thunder, Skyblade¡¯s figure suddenly grew immensely. In the blink of an eye, a small golden figure suddenly leaped out of the immense body. The space rippled, and the golden figure broke through the layers of space, about to leave the battlefield while taking advantage of the chaos. ¡°Hmph!¡± But just then, a cold snort echoed in the ears of the golden figure, causing a momentary delay in his escape. That slight delay allowed a bolt of lightning to catch up from behind and, with a crackling sound, the lightning pierced through the golden figure¡¯s body. Under his extremely unwilling gaze, his body exploded into pieces on the spot. At the same time. A streak of golden sword light swiftly passed through the Dharma Form of Skyblade, cutting it in half in mid-air. The Dharma Form dissolved into a sea of spiritual Qi and vanished. With this, all four peak mid-stage Soul Formation combatants who came after the couple had fallen. This scene instilled great fear in Xiao Shencong, Xiao Shenji, Wu Xin, Daoist Shang Tong, Heavenly Lord Qian Yun, Elder Black Tortoise, and others. Realizing that even the four peak mid-stage Heavenly Lords had fallen at the hands of Jiang Chengxuan and his wife, they understood that if they didn¡¯t flee, they might meet the same fate. Thinking of this, Xiao Shencong and the others no longer dared to stay. They started to flee desperately. Swish! Swish! But at that moment, two streaks of sword light cut through the void, landing directly on Xiao Shenji and Daoist Shang Tong, who had only their Primordial Spirit left and no physical bodies. Their expressions froze instantly. They stood still, and their bodies began to disintegrate, eventually turning into two spirals of spiritual Qi that dispersed in all directions. ¡°Don¡¯t let them escape!¡± At this moment, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain, Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean, and Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang also went all out, desperately blocking Xiao Shencong and the others. Seeing this, Dongfang Tianxing, Murong Xian, along with Blue Moon and Kong Ming, clearly knew that this was the critical moment. The future possibility of breaking the two great mountains of the Eastern End and the Central Plain would depend on how many Soul Formation cultivators they could kill now. An even more intense battle erupted than at the beginning. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were like the kings in this battlefield. Everywhere they went, their opponents would collapse in a very short time. Huge waves of spiritual Qi constantly surged around them. In just a short while, Heavenly Lord Qian Yun and Wu Xin fell under the combined forces. The remaining Xiao Shencong, Elder Black Tortoise, and others knew that if this continued, their chances of escaping were minuscule. Therefore, in the next moment, Xiao Shencong, Elder Black Tortoise, and the others began to burn their essence, breaking through the void, trying to find a slim chance of survival. Dong- Elder Black Tortoise took out a bright yellow stele from his hand, emitting an incredibly thick earthy aura. This was the Houde Protective Stele, made from the earth of profound virtue, a top-notch defensive treasure. Elder Black Tortoise wanted to use this treasure to buy them enough time to escape. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s lips curled into a cold smile. The five-colored radiance behind him appeared again. There was a whoosh. The Houde Protective Stele, which was originally standing in front of Elder Black Tortoise, vanished into thin air. To his horror, Elder Black Tortoise found that his connection with the stele was completely severed. How come? What kind of divine power was that just now? How could it take away my treasure and completely sever my connection with it? As Elder Black Tortoise was shocked by the sudden turn of events, a black and white thunderbolt, with the center containing blue, red, yellow, white, and green thunders, thundered down towards all of them. This was Shen Ruyan¡¯s ultimate divine power, the Great Yin Yang Five Elements Divine Thunder, capable of annihilating everything, reversing the universe, and destroying the void. It was currently her most powerful divine power in terms of destructive force. ¡°No!¡± Elder Black Tortoise and the others screamed in terror. But the response to their scream was a tremendous roar. Rumble! Instantly, a swirl of black and white thunder soared into the sky. A huge mushroom cloud transformed into rings expanding in all directions. In the center of the explosion, apart from Xiao Shencong and Elder Black Tortoise, the others¡¯ physical bodies and Primordial Spirits were instantly annihilated. Even they were severely injured, with only their damaged Primordial Spirits desperately hanging on. Whoosh¡ª At this moment, a golden sword light once again burst forth in their eyes. The remaining person and demon screamed in horror. ¡°Spare us, spare us! We are willing to serve you as masters, as long as you let us go this time!¡± ¡°Serve us as masters? Sorry, not needed!¡± With a cold voice falling, the golden sword light swiftly swept across Xiao Shencong and Elder Black Tortoise¡¯s shattered Primordial Spirits, completely eradicating their last traces in this world. Rustle¡ª Suddenly, a continuous spiritual rain began to fall from the sky, nourishing everything and blessing the land. It was clear to the naked eye that the environment, which had been ravaged by their battle, was rapidly recovering. Even in the Death Desert, a hint of greenery miraculously appeared and started to expand. This is the return of cultivators¡¯ Dao to nature. Cultivators cultivated by absorbing the spiritual foundation of the world. However, most cultivators only knew how to absorb and not give back. As time passed, the spiritual foundation of the world would definitely decline and even dry up. This was also a sign that in many cultivation worlds, at the later stages of the world, there would be many Dharma Ending signs. Just like the Earth where Jiang Chengxuan was in his previous life. Humans extract resources without giving back, leading to environmental degradation and ultimately reaping the consequences. In the cultivation world, cultivators, as the most intelligent beings, have the advantage of breaking their own shackles by borrowing from nature. However, how many think of giving back to nature after obtaining benefits from nature? Almost none, including Jiang Chengxuan before his enlightenment. Now, watching the continuous spiritual rain, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s understanding deepened further. He suddenly turned to Shen Ruyan and said, ¡°Ruyan, after this, I plan to travel the world, sort out the earth¡¯s veins, repair damaged spiritual foundations, enlighten sentient beings, and preach the Dao, to repay the nurturing grace of this world.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Shen Ruyan was also moved. She turned to look at her husband and smiled, saying, ¡°Ok, I will join you in this.¡± Soon, the news of what happened here spread like a whirlwind throughout the Nine Essences Cultivation World. In the Central Plain, the current emperor of the Great Ling Imperial Palace was infuriated, smashing everything in front of him. He looked at everyone present with a fierce gaze and roared, ¡°How dare they? How dare they!¡± The hall fell silent. Everyone¡¯s eyes were filled with fear. The news was just too shocking. After all, including the Eastern End and the Demon Race, there were more than ten Soul Formation cultivators involved. But in the end? Such a formidable force, capable of sweeping across the entire Nine Essences Cultivation World, had been completely annihilated¡­ How is this possible? Many people present couldn¡¯t believe their ears when they first heard the news. They thought either they had heard wrong or the message was mistaken. Nobody wanted to believe it until similar reports spread to other major regions and throughout the entire Nine Essences Cultivation World. Only then did they truly realize that all of it was indeed true. How were they to proceed in light of this? Xiao Taishang and the others represented a significant portion of the foundation of both the Central Plain and the Eastern End. With their loss, the foundations of these regions were seriously shaken. What if any mishap occurred at this juncture? Or what if Jiang Chengxuan and his forces directly led an army to attack the Great Ling Imperial Palace? This was also the main reason why the Emperor of the Great Ling Imperial Palace lost his composure. His rage was a cover for the unspoken fear in his heart. ¡°Your Majesty¡­¡± Just then, an elder stepped forward from the crowd. He looked at the Emperor and spoke with a slightly heavy tone. ¡°What you need to consider now is not what has already happened, but what the Great Ling Imperial Palace and the entire Central Plain should do next.¡± This man, named Xiao Taiwang, was a contemporary of Xiao Taishang and also an ancestor of the Great Ling Imperial Palace, a stabilizing figure like a pillar. Reminded by him, the Emperor finally came back to his senses. He looked at Xiao Taiwang with gratitude and nodded. ¡°Ancestor¡¯s instruction is correct. Indeed, we need to consider how to deal with the potential developments that may follow.¡± Having regained his usual dignity, the Emperor¡¯s gaze swept over everyone present and then continued, ¡°Let¡¯s discuss.. What should the Great Ling Imperial Palace and the entire Central Plain do next in response to these events?¡± Chapter 670 - Chapter 670: Venerable Hun Tian Chapter 670: Venerable Hun Tian Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing the Great Ling Emperor¡¯s question, a silence fell upon the crowd. It wasn¡¯t that they didn¡¯t want to offer suggestions; rather, the situation was genuinely tricky. Considering the current circumstances, their side was clearly at a disadvantage. To turn the tables or even just to protect themselves would undoubtedly require a tremendous sacrifice. In fact, even if they paid a huge price, they might not be able to obtain their desired goals. This scene made the expression of the Emperor, who had just calmed down, turn ugly again. Thankfully, at this moment, Hu Wentian, an elder from the Myriad Forms Sect, spoke up. ¡°Your Majesty, in my view, the likelihood of them attacking our Central Plain should be less than 30%. After all, this is our home ground. Even if Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan are extraordinary, it¡¯s impossible for them to break through our arrays here unless they have reached the late-stage of Soul Formation. But is that even possible?¡± At this point, Hu Wentian could not help but smile smugly. ¡°Since ancient times, reaching the mid-stage of Soul Formation has been extremely rare, and the peak of mid-stage is even rarer. As for reaching the late-stage, there has been no one. This isn¡¯t due to a lack of effort or talent on our part; it¡¯s because the upper limit of this world is only so high. These are the world¡¯s rules, and even Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, no matter how talented, cannot break the shackles of these rules. Thus, what we need to consider is only self-preservation.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, many people present clearly revealed shocked expressions. Apparently. They were unaware of this secret of their world ¨C that the limit of cultivation in the Nine Essences Cultivation World was only up to the peak of the mid-stage Soul Formation. Even the most gifted individuals couldn¡¯t break these bounds. For a moment, many people¡¯s Dao hearts could not help but waver. This was because the impact this had on them was too great. However, those who reacted quickly showed signs of joy on their faces. They realized that if Hu Wentian¡¯s words were true, then self-preservation on their part should be achievable. Most importantly, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, no matter how strong, wouldn¡¯t be able to break the world¡¯s limits and advance to the late-stage Soul Formation. This provided an added layer of security for their future safety. Thinking this, many couldn¡¯t hide their joy anymore. Hu Wentian added, ¡°Moreover, the situation with the Demon Race is probably similar to ours. We could take this opportunity to turn our hostility into friendship, or even unite against Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan.¡± ¡°What?¡± At this point, many people in the room couldn¡¯t maintain their composure and showed disbelief on their faces. The idea of allying with the Demon Race to oppose Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan was shocking. Throughout the countless years, the number of humans who had died at the hands of the Demon Race was incalculable. The enmity between the two sides seemed almost irreconcilable. And now, the Great Ling Imperial Palace was considering an alliance with the Demon Race to confront their own Heavenly Lords. No matter how one looked at it, this matter was extremely ironic. ¡°Your Majesty, this may not be appropriate,¡± a man carrying twin spears on his back interjected. He addressed the Great Ling Emperor, saying, ¡°If we truly choose to cooperate with the Demon Race, how do we justify this to our fallen comrades killed by them? How would the cultivators of our Central Plain, and even the entire Nine Essences Cultivation World, view us? Most importantly, the Demon Race has already pledged loyalty to that outer-world being. If we collaborate with them, we¡¯ll be letting down the heaven and earth of our world.¡± The series of questions immediately silenced many people present. Their eyes were filled with deep thought. ¡°Puff!¡± However, Hu Wentian scoffed disdainfully at this. He looked at the man with the two spears on his back and said lightly, ¡°Aren¡¯t you thinking too much, Sun Zhan? This matter concerns the life and death of our Great Ling Imperial Palace. In the face of such a situation, those who sacrificed in the past would surely understand our actions, should they be aware. As for how the cultivators of our Central Plain and the Nine Essences Cultivation World view us, does it really matter? They are but ants, and since when does a dragon concern itself with the opinion of ants?¡± Sun Zhan¡¯s expression turned ugly at these words, but before he could retort, Hu Wentian continued, ¡°Remember your identity, Sun Zhan. You are first and foremost a general of the Great Ling Imperial Palace, then yourself. Everything must prioritize the interests of our dynasty. As for the Demon Race allying with an external being, what of it? If they still live well in the Nine Essences Cultivation World, it suggests that the will of this world is waning. Why should we continue to cling to a dying world? It would be wiser to plan ahead and seek better prospects for ourselves. What do you all think?¡± It had to be said that Hu Wentian¡¯s words were extremely outrageous. Many people present clearly hadn¡¯t expected him to propose such an idea openly at this juncture. Was he not afraid of heavenly retribution, or of being driven mad by his own blasphemy? Even the Great Ling Emperor and his ancestor, Xiao Taiwang, looked at Hu Wentian with surprise. ¡°Minister Hu, can you tell me if you really meant what you said?¡± The Great Ling Emperor asked with a deep and probing gaze. Together with Xiao Taiwang, he looked at Hu Wentian and said calmly, ¡°I know you well, and you weren¡¯t like this in the past.¡± ¡°Humph¡­¡± Hu Wentian chuckled lightly, admitting, ¡°Your Majesty is indeed insightful and knows me well. These aren¡¯t entirely my thoughts; they come from Venerable Hun Tian.¡± ¡°Venerable Hun Tian?¡± The mention of Venerable Hun Tian caused everyone¡¯s eyes to constrict with apprehension. Just the name itself brought an ominous feeling to the Great Ling Emperor and others. ¡°Hehehehehe¡­¡± At that moment, a mocking laughter echoed throughout the Great Ling Imperial Palace. Everyone was shocked to find that a shadowy figure materialized beside Hu Wentian, gradually taking the form of a man in a black cloak, radiating a malevolent aura. ¡°Extraterritorial demonic cultivator!¡± Sun Zhan was the first to react. Clang! The two spears on his back suddenly appeared in his hands. The power of a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord surged towards the cloaked man, Venerable Hun Tian. ¡®Well¡­¡¯ Venerable Hun Tian suddenly raised his head. A black light suddenly burst forth from his deep and pitch-black eyes. Sun Zhan, who had just made eye contact with him, felt his Primordial Spirit tremble. In an instant, his mind buzzed and his vision turned black. The two spears that were attacking Venerable Hun Tian suddenly stopped in mid-air. ¡°Venerable, please show mercy!¡± At this moment, the Great Ling Emperor¡¯s voice suddenly rang out. Venerable Hun Tian, who had restrained Sun Zhan¡¯s Primordial Spirit, suddenly chuckled. In the next moment, Sun Zhan¡¯s entire body instantly fell to the ground, and cold sweat covered his forehead. ¡°Elder Hu, could you explain in detail what is happening?¡± the Great Ling Emperor turned to Hu Wentian, his eyes cold and searching. ¡°Ha ha, Great Ling Emperor, let me explain this matter.¡± Unexpectedly, Venerable Hun Tian spoke before Hu Wentian could say anything. ¡°I just want to ask one thing, Great Ling Emperor and all of you present, have you seriously considered your own future?¡± This question immediately caused a sudden change in the expressions of the Great Ling Emperor and everyone present. ¡°What do you mean by that?¡± Xiao Taiwang asked gravely. Venerable Hun Tian chuckled. ¡°It doesn¡¯t mean anything special. It means in a literal sense. You must be well aware of the current situation of your world. You can¡¯t possibly be naive enough to think that your world still has a future, right? Even if it does, what does that have to do with you? Do you really think that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan will tolerate you?¡± His series of rhetorical questions dramatically altered the expressions of the Great Ling Emperor, Xiao Taiwang, and everyone else present. ¡°And now, I am here representing my supreme master, offering you a chance, a real chance to survive.¡± Upon hearing this, the Great Ling Emperor, Xiao Taiwang, and everyone else understood the true intention of Venerable Hun Tian. The Great Ling Emperor and Xiao Taiwang exchanged glances. After a while. The Great Ling Emperor looked at Venerable Hun Tian and said in a deep voice, ¡°What do you want?¡± Hearing this, a smile appeared on the face of Venerable Hun Tian. He nodded in satisfaction, ¡°Talking to intelligent people is indeed agreeable. Our demand is very simple, which is¡­¡± As he spoke, Venerable Hun Tian outlined his demands to everyone present. Everyone¡¯s eyes narrowed upon hearing them. They turned to the Great Ling Emperor and Xiao Taiwang. The two were silent for a moment before slowly responding, ¡°We can agree to your demands, but we need to discuss some details further.¡± Chapter 671 - Chapter 671: 600 Years in a Flash, Shen Yuanlongs Chapter 671: 600 Years in a Flash, Shen Yuanlong¡¯s Passing Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Time went on and on. Three hundred years had elapsed since the last great battle. During these three centuries, the development of the Northern Border had been nothing short of remarkable. Particularly noteworthy was the Dao Seeking Academy established by the Jiang family, which had now spread across most of the Northern Border. Accompanying this expansion was the implementation of corresponding rules wherever the academy was established. The cultivation environment throughout the Northern Border had become much more peaceful under this influence. At the very least, within the defined areas, acts of murder and robbery for treasure had become a thing of the past. Another point worth mentioning was that, thirty years ago, Jiang Anran stepped down as the head of the Dao Seeking Academy to focus on cultivation. Her successor was Huang Ling¡¯er, who had become the most popular teacher in the academy. Not only was she the most favored by the students, but she was also the best in teaching. She had even truly understood her own path of cultivation. Fifty years ago, she successfully transcended the heavenly tribulation and achieved Nascent Soul. This was unforeseen by anyone in the past. Before the establishment of Dao Seeking Academy, Huang Ling¡¯er¡¯s cultivation aptitude was considered decent at best. With limited combat experience, reaching the peak of Violet Palace would have likely been her limit. At that time, even Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were mentally prepared for this outcome. Unexpectedly, since she started teaching at the academy, her cultivation began to change day by day. She not only successfully formed her Golden Core but had even refined it into a Nascent Soul. This transformation was truly remarkable. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were confident that, following this trend, Huang Ling¡¯er¡¯s potential to achieve Soul Formation in the future may even surpass their disciple Jiang Anran. At this moment. In a place called the Great River of Chenchuan. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were walking step by step on the glittering surface of the water. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Wife, the spiritual Qi here shows a confronting flow, originating from the southeast and ending in the northwest. If we want to thoroughly regulate it, it might take us about twenty years here.¡± Shen Ruyan smiled at her husband and nodded, saying: ¡°In that case, let¡¯s stay here for twenty years.¡± Over the past nearly three hundred years, Jiang Chengxuan indeed did as he initially said, traveling across the entire Nine Essences Cultivation World together with Shen Ruyan. They helped this world comb through its earth veins, clear waterways, and repair damaged spiritual veins. To date, the number of earth veins, waterways, and spiritual veins they had unblocked and repaired had reached several dozens. Both of them could vaguely sense that with their efforts, a slight bit of vitality seemed to be recovering in this world. Indistinctly, there seemed to be an invisible fortune quietly integrating into their bodies, making everything they did more effective. Even their cultivation levels had greatly improved over these years without deliberate cultivation, breaking through to the fourth and fifth levels of Soul Formation, respectively. As time continued to pass, another three hundred years later, the earth and spiritual veins and waterways in the Northern Border and the Western Desert were almost entirely repaired by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. At this moment, not only they but many high-level cultivators in the Nine Essences Cultivation World could clearly feel a renewed sense of vitality and spiritual Qi in the environment. During this process, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s cultivation and strength had once again made breakthroughs, reaching the fifth and sixth levels of Soul Formation, respectively. In addition. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Yin Yang Divine Water Jade, while repairing the waterway of the Great River of Chenchuan, received feedback from the waterway¡¯s origin, allowing it to directly advance to the level of a Pure Yang True Treasure. Now, Jiang Chengxuan only needed to wait for his Eternal Scorching Sun Furnace to advance to a Pure Yang True Treasure to proceed with his next treasure refining plan. However, at this moment, a piece of bad news suddenly reached them. Their fifth granduncle, Shen Yuanlong, had reached the end of his lifespan. Jiang Chengxuan immediately used the Heavenly Calculation Technique to calculate and found that this matter had indeed become an unchangeable fate, primarily because Shen Yuanlong had consumed life-extending spiritual items three times in his earlier years. Despite having these items and his cultivation stagnating without further breakthroughs, even the extraordinarily heaven-defying Longevity Peach Fruit in Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s possession was of no use to him. ¡°Let¡¯s go, Wife. We should return to see Fifth Granduncle for the last time,¡± Jiang Chengxuan sighed. At this point, all they could do was to see off Shen Yuanlong on his last journey. Shen Ruyan nodded sadly, and the couple immediately tore through space, arriving at the Shen family in no time. At this moment. The entire Shen family was extremely busy. As the family¡¯s ancestor and Shen Ruyan¡¯s only senior, Shen Yuanlong held an irreplaceable position in the Shen family. Now that he was about to reach the end of his lifespan, this was undoubtedly a huge matter for the entire Shen family. All the members of the Shen family understood. Once Shen Yuanlong passed away, the connection between the Shen family, Shen Ruyan, and Jiang Chengxuan would sharply decline. Although Shen Ruyan¡¯s older brother, Shen Daoming, was still around, it was undeniable that in many matters and issues, Shen Yuanlong could speak directly to Shen Ruyan and Jiang Chengxuan, but Shen Daoming could not. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had arrived at Shen Yuanlong¡¯s cave abode. During this time, they did not alert any members of the Shen family. Given their current cultivation and strength, it was very easy for them not to be noticed by the members of the Shen family. In the room, there was only Shen Yuanlong, lying on the bed, and Shen Daoming by his side. It was apparent that Shen Yuanlong no longer possessed the demeanor of a Golden Core cultivator. He resembled an elderly man from the mortal world. His hair was white, his face was covered in wrinkles, and the life force in his body was diminishing moment by moment. At this moment. The two people in the room seemed to sense something and simultaneously turned their heads to look at the other side. ¡°Chengxuan, Ruyan!¡± Shen Daoming couldn¡¯t help but speak out. ¡°Mm, Brother,¡± both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded to Shen Daoming, greeting him. Then, they stepped forward and approached Shen Yuanlong¡¯s bedside, looking at him without uttering a word for a long time. At this point, Shen Yuanlong was clearly unable to say anything. He could only use his cloudy eyes to gaze intently at the two of them. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan also really didn¡¯t know what to say. Apart from saying, ¡°We¡¯re here,¡± they each extended a hand and held one of Shen Yuanlong¡¯s dry, aged hands. Just like that. Some time later. Shen Yuanlong, who had been unable to speak and lay motionless on the bed, suddenly sat up. His face, full of wrinkles, unexpectedly showed a touch of rosiness, and his spirit, Qi, and essence reached a peak at that moment. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Shen Daoming, seeing Shen Yuanlong in this state, felt a sinking feeling in their hearts. They knew that this was probably Shen Yuanlong¡¯s final burst of energy, the last flicker of a candle¡¯s flame. He turned his head to look at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, and began to speak with a faint smile: ¡°Chengxuan, Ruyan, I never thought that in my final days, I would still be able to see you two. Now, I truly have no regrets. You don¡¯t need to be too sad. In fact, I¡¯ve lived many more years than I ever expected. Back in the day, who would have thought that I, an old man, would one day advance to Golden Core? Haha! So, I¡¯m truly satisfied. My only wish is that once you ascend to the higher realms, you¡¯ll take a look at the scenery there for me. Besides that, I have no other desires.¡± Saying this, Shen Yuanlong grabbed Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s hands, then put them together and patted them firmly. Finally, he turned to Shen Daoming with a smile and said, ¡°Daoming, after I¡¯m gone, the Shen family will depend on you. But you don¡¯t need to worry too much. Children and grandchildren have their own blessings, and it¡¯s up to them to decide how far the Shen family will go in the future.¡± After saying these words, Shen Yuanlong slowly closed his eyes and passed away with a smile. From beginning to end, he didn¡¯t ask Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to help take care of the Shen family or anything like that. He understood that with their level of cultivation and strength, their perspective was no longer focused on trivial matters of a single family or place. Sometimes, leaving things unsaid can be better than saying them. Besides, at his stage in life, what couldn¡¯t he let go of or see through? In the following days, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan stayed in the Shen family. They remained there for nearly half a year, partly to mourn and partly to reminisce. After all, following this event, it would be difficult for them to stay in the Shen family for such an extended period, and their visits in the future would likely be infrequent. Shen Daoming clearly understood this as well. Thus, during these six months, whenever he was free, he would visit the small courtyard where his sister and brother-in-law resided to spend time with them. However, one day, when Shen Daoming arrived at the mountain peak courtyard where Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan lived, he was surprised to find that besides them, there were two more people in the courtyard. Chapter 672 - Chapter 672: Change in the Southern Wilderness, Omen of Great Danger Chapter 672: Change in the Southern Wilderness, Omen of Great Danger Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Shen Daoming, as a Golden Core cultivator, was not unfamiliar to these two figures. They were Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang from Hidden Sword Palace and Dongfang Tianxing from the Sect of Infinite Boundaries of the Western Desert. At this moment, the expressions of these two, along with Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, were all marked with seriousness. Upon seeing Shen Daoming, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded to him. Shen Ruyan spoke, ¡°Brother, something has come up. Today, my husband and I will have to leave.¡± ¡°Huh¡­?¡± Shen Daoming was taken aback by her sudden announcement, filled with confusion about what could prompt such a reaction from his sister and brother-in-law. But he understood that some matters might be beyond his inquiry. If there were anything significant, they would surely not keep it from him. With this thought, he nodded in understanding. ¡°If there¡¯s something important, then you should go ahead. When you have time, you¡¯re always welcome to come back,¡± Shen Daoming replied. ¡°Ok.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded. And without further delay, they, along with Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang and Dongfang Tianxing, departed from the Shen family. On the way. Jiang Chengxuan asked, ¡°Fellow Daoist Dongfang, and Senior Xuan Yang, you mentioned earlier about a surge of demons causing chaos in the Southern Wilderness. What exactly is happening? What about our people there? Why haven¡¯t we received any news about this until now?¡± Just now, Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang and Dongfang Tianxing had sought out Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to deliver alarming news. An immense number of demons had appeared in the Southern Wilderness, attacking on sight. Since the battle six hundred years ago, the Eastern End and Central Plain had withdrawn most of their forces from the Southern Wilderness, leaving the Northern Border and Western Desert to station some people there for stabilizing and balancing the chaotic situation, as well as for strategic needs. However, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were puzzled by the delay in receiving news of such a significant uprising of demons. More intriguingly, they found it odd that they had not sensed or foreseen such an event themselves. This was very problematic. At this moment, Dongfang Tianxing said, ¡°It must be that someone has deliberately obscured the heavens¡¯ secrets, even confusing the perceptions of our people, so that they remained unaware from the beginning to the end. Had it not been for my wife Murong Xian¡¯s recent visit to the Southern Wilderness, we might still be in the dark about what exactly happened there.1 With these words, a serious expression appeared on Dongfang Tianxing¡¯s face. He continued, ¡°This suggests that our last operation did not root out all those hidden in our Nine Essences Cultivation World. Among them, there should still be a portion of people hidden. And most importantly, according to our investigation, those demons are targeting not only us and the native cultivators of the Southern Wilderness but also those from the Eastern End and the Central Plain.¡± ¡°Really?¡± This statement instantly made Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes narrow. Shen Ruyan asked, ¡°So, are there any movements from the Eastern End and the Central Plain? Where are they? What are their people¡¯s reactions?¡± ¡°This is also what I¡¯m most puzzled about now. It¡¯s also the main reason why Fellow Daoist Xuan Yang and I came to look for you.¡± Dongfang Tianxing frowned. He seemed confused. He said again, ¡°Those people from the Eastern End and Central Plain don¡¯t seem to have any reaction. And by no reaction, I mean literally. Those people, facing demons that threaten their lives, show neither resistance nor fear, allowing them to take their lives and devour their souls, completely transforming them into one of their own kind.¡± ¡°What?¡± Both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were astounded. They couldn¡¯t understand how, facing a group that wanted to take their lives, the lack of fear was one thing, but the absence of resistance was quite another, letting those demons take their lives, devour their souls, and even transform them into their kind. In such a situation, the cultivators of both regions remained indifferent, which seemed very suspicious. Unless those people no longer knew what fear was. Or perhaps, those people had already lost their sense of self. Otherwise, it was hard to explain the reaction of the people from the Eastern End and the Central Plain. ¡°Is it possible that those people had already been controlled by the culprits behind all this beforehand?¡± At this point, Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang couldn¡¯t help but frown and speak out. Hearing his words, both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt a stir in their hearts. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°The scenario Senior Xuan Yang mentioned is not impossible. But the problem is, our people don¡¯t seem to be experiencing what they are. This doesn¡¯t quite add up logically. It¡¯s unlikely that the culprits behind this only controlled the cultivators of the Eastern End and the Central Plain and didn¡¯t target our cultivators, right?¡±¡® Chapter 673 - Chapter 673: Change in the Southern Wilderness, Omen of Great Danger (2) Chapter 673: Change in the Southern Wilderness, Omen of Great Danger (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Can¡¯t figure it out, really can¡¯t figure it out.¡± Dongfang Tianxing shook his head repeatedly, baffled by the situation. ¡°The best course of action now might be for us to personally visit the Southern Wilderness. Maybe then we might find some answers.¡± Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Dongfang, Senior Xuan Yang, why don¡¯t you let my wife and I personally investigate this matter. You two should continue to oversee the Northern Border and the Western Desert. Meanwhile, try to contact other allies, and together conduct a thorough search for these demons in our territories. With our strength, even if there is hidden danger in the Southern Wilderness, we should be able to retreat safely if we can¡¯t handle it. What do you think?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s proposal, Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang and Dongfang Tianxing exchanged glances and soon made their decision. Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang said, ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll leave it to you. In the meantime, I will contact Everlasting Mountain and Infinite Ocean, and with Dongfang, we¡¯ll conduct a thorough investigation in the Northern Border and the Western Desert, not letting any potential danger slip by.¡± ¡°Good!¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded with a smile. Without further delay, the four of them set off on their respective tasks. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan headed straight for the Southern Wilderness, while Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang and Dongfang Tianxing went to other destinations. With Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s current speed, it didn¡¯t take them long to reach the Southern Wilderness from the Northern Border. Upon their arrival, they immediately sensed a dense aura of evil permeating the area. Even the surrounding spiritual Qi was tinged with demonic auras, which was extremely dangerous. Once the spiritual Qi of this region became fully contaminated, it would be a disaster for the cultivators of this region. Most importantly, the demonic Qi within the spiritual Qi was incredibly covert. Had it not been for Jiang Chengxuan being an expert in this area and their heightened sensitivity to demonic Qi, it would have been difficult to detect. At the very least, Murong Xian, who had come here before, should not have noticed this. It seemed the situation in the Southern Wilderness was even more severe and complicated than they had initially thought. Whoosh- Just as they landed in a cultivation city, thousands of variously shaped demonic monsters, like cats smelling fish, crazily rushed towards them. ¡°Wife, protect me while I use these creatures to deduce the general situation here,¡± Jiang Chengxuan looked at the demonic monsters that were swarming towards them and suddenly said to Shen Ruyan. Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Shen Ruyan immediately understood what her husband wanted to do. She nodded. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Husband. With me here, no one will disturb you.¡± ¡°Ok.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded slightly. Then, he suddenly formed a seal and a mysterious and complicated aura appeared on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body. Crack¡ª At the same time. A circle of lightning spread out in all directions with Shen Ruyan and Jiang Chengxuan at the center. Buzz! Instantly, all the demonic monsters rushing towards them and touching the lightning net were trapped in it. They were like insects caught in a spider web. No matter how they struggled and roared, they could not break free from the lightning net. Buzz! At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s aura became more ethereal, almost merging with the world around him. Suddenly, his hands formed an extremely intricate and strange seal. His eyes shone brightly, and he uttered a single word. ¡°Rise!¡± BOOM! At that moment, all the demonic monsters trapped in the lightning net seemed to be swept by some bizarre force. In an instant, their bodies were like weathered rocks. With a light blow of the wind, they disappeared without a trace. The force continued to spread, immobilizing and sacrificing all incoming demonic monsters, turning them into dust. ¡°How is it, husband?¡± When Shen Ruyan saw Jiang Chengxuan stop and open his eyes again, she couldn¡¯t help but ask. Jiang Chengxuan heaved a sigh of relief. He spat out two words with a slightly ugly expression. ¡°Great danger!¡± ¡°What?¡± Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes narrowed. She said in disbelief, ¡°Great danger? What does that mean?¡± ¡°In a literal sense.¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied, his face regaining its color. He turned to Shen Ruyan and explained, ¡°These demonic monsters not only have the ability to corrupt cultivators, demon beasts, and even mortals into demonic monsters, but every time they absorb the spiritual Qi of this world, they taint it with a bit of demonic Qi. Although the demonic Qi is very faint, as it accumulates, eventually, it will contaminate the spiritual Qi of this world.¡± ¡°How did this happen?¡± At this moment, Shen Ruyan also realized the seriousness of the issue. If left unchecked, their Nine Essences Cultivation World would inevitably become a haven for demons. Under such circumstances, the will of the world would definitely fall into an indefinite sleep. At that time, the person in the outer world would probably not need to spend too much effort to successfully refine this world. His first target was exactly the most chaotic Southern Wilderness without a true Soul Formation Heavenly Lord. By occupying it and turning it into a demonic haven, they could use it as a base to advance towards the Northern Border, Western Desert, and even the Eastern End and Central Plain. ¡°Therefore, if we want to stop this from happening, we have to eliminate all the demonic monsters?¡± Shen Ruyan asked, looking at Jiang Chengxuan gravely. ¡°Yes and no.¡± Jiang Chengxuan first nodded, then shook his head. ¡°To resolve this, exterminating all the demonic monsters is only the first step. What we really need to do next is to find and eliminate the source of this problem. That¡¯s the only way to truly remove this threat.¡± BOOM! While they spoke, Shen Ruyan summoned endless thunder around her. With a light stomp of her feet on the ground, a circular wave of lightning spread out, engulfing the entire cultivation city. Buzz! In an instant, the entire city seemed to have encountered a world-destroying lightning. All the demonic monsters in the city and thousands of kilometers outside the city were reduced to ashes in an instant. ¡°Let¡¯s start by eradicating all the demonic monsters in the Southern Wilderness,¡± Shen Ruyan declared, her eyes gathering storms of thunder. Without a word, Jiang Chengxuan transformed into a brilliant sword light, darting towards the distance. Rumble! It was as if heavenly punishment descended wherever Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan passed. All demonic monsters, regardless of their level, were incinerated. It was only when they reached the area controlled by the Eastern End and Central Plain that their expressions suddenly became serious. ¡°These people¡­ ?¡± Jiang Chengxuan suddenly raised his hand and stopped Shen Ruyan from continuing to attack. Instead, he continued to make hand seals and calculate. Wisps of spiritual light began to condense at his fingertips. However, this time, before he could calculate for long, the spiritual light on his fingertips extinguished with a puff. ¡°Husband, what¡¯s happening?¡± Seeing this, Shen Ruyan¡¯s expression changed. She turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan. Chapter 674 - Chapter 674: Crisis in Rising Sun Hall Chapter 674: Crisis in Rising Sun Hall Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes suddenly became deep. He said slowly, ¡°There seems to be some special power that has intercepted my calculations, preventing me from perceiving their true secrets.¡± ¡°Intercepted your calculations?¡± Shen Ruyan¡¯s expression changed once again. ¡°Could it be that person from the outer world¡­?¡± Shen Ruyan instinctively pointed upwards. In her mind, the only one currently capable of intercepting Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s calculations was that entity from the outer world. Jiang Chengxuan did not deny it. After pondering for a moment, he continued softly, ¡°Even if it¡¯s not, it definitely has something to do with him. I suspect it¡¯s that survivor who might possess some kind of treasure that can shield against calculations.¡± As he spoke, a cold smile formed on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s lips. ¡°But what he doesn¡¯t realize is that by using it to block my calculations, it already reveals a lot.¡± ¡°You mean¡­?¡± Shen Ruyan¡¯s beautiful eyes flashed, as she seemed to have realized something. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°Everything happening here might be the doings of the Eastern End and the Central Plain.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Although she had her suspicions, at this moment, Shen Ruyan still found it hard to believe. After all, the Eastern End and the Central Plain were native human cultivators from the Nine Essences Cultivation WOrld. If the demon race, in order to ensure the continuation of their own species, chose to secretly ally with that entity from the outer world, it was understandable. But for the Eastern End and the Central Plain to do so was truly incomprehensible. What benefit would it bring them? Could they really believe that by allying with that entity, they would have a future? ¡°I don¡¯t know about that.¡± Jiang Chengxuan shook his head. ¡°However, before that, perhaps I can calculate other aspects to corroborate our current speculation.¡± Saying this, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s fingertips once again shone with a mystical light. This time, his calculations were not about the current situation, nor about the people from the Eastern End and the Central Plain, but about the future fate and direction of the Rising Sun Hall. Based on this, Jiang Chengxuan could approximately deduce some of the things he wanted to know. Soon, the light at Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s fingertips gradually faded. Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but ask anxiously, ¡°How is it? Husband, did you figure out anything?¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression was slightly grave. He nodded and said, ¡°I just calculated the future destiny of the Rising Sun Hall and found that it is currently facing a very significant danger. If there is no external intervention, its downfall may just be a matter of time.¡± After a pause, Jiang Chengxuan continued, ¡°From this, I can basically deduce that the Eastern End and the Central Plain have already fully aligned themselves with that entity from the outer world. I don¡¯t know what exactly was promised to them, but since they have chosen this path, there is no turning back. So. No matter what, we cannot let their plans succeed.¡± ¡°Are you saying we should head to the Eastern End now?¡± Shen Ruyan asked Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded slightly. ¡°The coming battle will be a fight to the death. So. We must unite all the forces we can. When the time is right, we will deal a fatal blow to those people.¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly released two puppets from his own body. These two puppets emitted an incredibly powerful aura, both having reached the early-stage of Level 6. This was also the foundation that Jiang Chengxuan had accumulated over the past six hundred years. He instructed the two puppets, ¡°Kill all demonic monsters below Level 6, and escort our people back to the Northern Border and Western Desert.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The two puppets immediately knelt to receive their orders. After their figures disappeared, Jiang Chengxuan turned to Shen Ruyan and said, ¡°Wife, we should not delay any longer. Let¡¯s head to the Eastern End now. Using this opportunity, we might be able to pacify the Eastern End ahead of schedule.¡± As they spoke, the figures of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan disappeared from the spot. Eastern End. Mount Rising Sun. This place was the true location of the Rising Sun Hall. In the past, This place was concealed by a great array, making it difficult for ordinary people, even those at the level of Soul Formation, to perceive its real existence. However, today, countless floating warships, cultivators, and even demonic monsters appeared outside the protective array of Mount Rising Sun. Blue Moon, Kong Ming, and another Soul Formation Heavenly Lord named Shang Heyun of the Rising Sun Hall all looked at the crowd outside the array with unsightly expressions. ¡°Damn it! What is going on with the Three Suns Sect, the Chu family, and the Radiance Sword Sect? How could they be mixing with those inhuman, ghostly creatures?¡± Shang Heyun, dressed in a black robe, spoke with a dark expression. Hearing his words, Blue Moon and Kong Ming beside him gradually became solemn. Blue Moon said, ¡°Do you think it¡¯s possible that those families have already pledged allegiance to that entity?¡± ¡°You mean¡­?¡± The words of Blue Moon immediately changed the expressions of Shang Heyun and Kong Ming. In their minds, such a thing was utterly unthinkable. Chapter 675 - Chapter 675: Crisis in Rising Sun Hall (2) Chapter 675: Crisis in Rising Sun Hall (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations It was known that because of that entity, countless cultivators in their world had perished without a trace. The most important aspect was that they, who stood in opposition to that entity, had now chosen to pledge allegiance to it, which seemed utterly unreliable no matter how one looked at it. Moreover, allying with such an entity, could it ever be without a price? Did they really think this world was already dead? However, the events unfolding before them forced Shang Heyun and Kong Ming to consider this possibility. After all, if it wasn¡¯t for such a situation, how could the Three Suns Sect and the Chu family mingle with those demonic monsters without any issues? ¡°Bastard! If that¡¯s true, those guys from the Three Suns Sect truly deserve to die!¡± It was evident that Shang Heyun was quite hot-tempered. His anger became uncontrollable after contemplating the possibilities that Blue Moon¡¯s words had suggested. Boom! Just then, a loud noise echoed between heaven and earth. Above in the sky, two incredibly powerful figures appeared, catching the eyes of Blue Moon and the others. Seeing those two people, Blue Moon, Shang Heyun, and Kong Ming¡¯s pupils involuntarily constricted. Kong Ming couldn¡¯t help but exclaim in shock, ¡°Hu Wentian, Luo Batian! It¡¯s them!¡± In that moment, the hearts of the three present sank deeply. They weren¡¯t fools; they knew very well what the appearance of Hu Wentian and Luo Batian signified. It meant they were here to completely annihilate the Rising Sun Hall. Most importantly, did the appearance of these two indicate that the Great Ling Imperial Palace of the Central Plain and other sects had also chosen to pledge allegiance to that entity? If so, their Nine Essences Cultivation World was likely in real danger. As they were pondering, Hu Wentian and Luo Batian had already approached the great array of Mount Rising Sun. A smile appeared on Hu Wentian¡¯s face. His gaze seemed to pierce through the layers of protective arrays, falling directly upon Blue Moon, Shang Heyun, and Kong Ming. Hu Wentian suddenly spoke, ¡°Fellow Daoists, I presume there¡¯s no need for me to introduce myself. Today, General Luo and I have come here with one purpose ¨C to offer the Rising Sun Hall one last opportunity, a chance for survival.¡± ¡°One last opportunity? A chance for survival?¡± Hearing Hu Wentian¡¯s words, a cold smile appeared on Shang Heyun¡¯s face. Blue Moon and Kong Ming remained expressionless. At their level of cultivation, it was almost impossible to be affected by others or external factors. ¡°Hu Wentian, your so-called opportunity, a way out, wouldn¡¯t happen to be us submitting to you, would it?¡± Shang Heyun couldn¡¯t help but coldly retort with a sneer. This caused Hu Wentian to frown slightly before turning to look at Blue Moon and Kong Ming. ¡°The two of you must have seen the current situation. With the strength we have shown, breaking through the protective array of your Rising Sun Hall is only a matter of time. Do you really wish to let your disciples and followers perish with you in this battle?¡± Hearing his words, Blue Moon, Kong Ming, and Shang Heyun exchanged a glance. Finally, Blue Moon¡¯s beautiful eyes suddenly shone with a cold light, her gaze sharp as she looked at Hu Wentian and said, ¡°Hu Wentian, tell me the truth. Has the Great Ling Imperial Palace and the various sects chosen to side with that entity from the outer world?¡± ¡°Huh¡­?¡± Blue Moon¡¯s reaction slightly surprised Hu Wentian. But soon, the smile on his face slowly faded. He said indifferently, ¡°You need not concern yourself with that matter. Now, I ask you, are you willing to submit to us?¡± A hint of indignation appeared in Blue Moon¡¯s eyes, followed by a mocking tone, ¡°I never thought that the mighty Great Ling Imperial Palace and Myriad Forms Sect would choose to be dogs. Do you really think that what you are doing now will go unnoticed by others?¡± ¡°So it seems you are unwilling to accept the opportunity we are offering you?¡± A hint of murderous intent appeared on Hu Wentian¡¯s face. Luo Tianba, standing beside him, had his long spears buzzing, emitting a terrifying glow. The space around it rippled in waves. ¡°If they are so stubborn, Elder Hu, there¡¯s nothing more to say. After today, there will be no more Rising Sun Hall!¡± Boom! As his words fell, Luo Tianba¡¯s spear suddenly transformed into a huge mountain peak, which roared down towards Mount Rising Sun with overwhelming force. Seeing this, Hu Wentian also ceased his words. He raised his hand and waved. A dark disc suddenly expanded into a small world, crashing down towards Mount Rising Sun with terrifying force. At the same time. The cultivators from the Three Suns Sect, the Chu family, and the Radiance Sword Sect, who were outside the great array of Mount Rising Sun, also made their moves. Among them, the demonic monsters were the most ferocious. They seemed to have no fear of death, recklessly charging at the protective array of Mount Rising Sun in a suicidal manner. Rumble! The void trembled. The entire protective array of Mount Rising Sun shook violently. Its light flickered rapidly. Blue Moon, Shang Heyun, and Kong Ming¡¯s expressions changed slightly. Blue Moon said, ¡°This is bad! The demonic Qi on those demonic monsters seems to carry a corrupting power. It can actually affect the operation of the array slightly.¡± Shang Heyun and Kong Ming also noticed this issue and felt a sinking feeling in their hearts. Such a situation might not pose a big problem in the short term. However, if it persisted, the protective array¡¯s spiritual light would inevitably be contaminated. Over time, the operation and power of the entire array would inevitably decline drastically. They must first eliminate those demonic monsters. The three of them came up with a plan. Without hesitation, three Soul Formation attacks were launched through the array, targeting the demonic monsters. Boom! Boom! Boom! However, what caused Blue Moon and the others¡¯ expressions to change again was that their attacks were all blocked by Hu Wentian and Luo Tianba outside the array. They were determined to protect the demonic monsters at all costs. This made Blue Moon and the others finally confirm that the sects, dynasties, and families of the Central Plain and the Eastern End had indeed pledged allegiance to that entity. The reason why they were confident that they could break the Rising Sun Hall¡¯s Mountain-protecting Array was probably because of those demonic monsters. The contamination of the spiritual light by the demonic monsters was too severe. Theoretically, if there were enough demonic monsters, even a top-grade Level 6 array could be contaminated and collapse. Boom, boom, boom! At this point, the battle became even more intense. Blue Moon, Shang Heyun, and Kong Ming put forth all their strength, using the power of the array to combat Hu Wentian and others outside. However, what weighed on their minds was that after so long, including themselves, the cultivators of Rising Sun Hall were unable to do anything about the demonic monsters. Whenever they targeted the demonic monsters, numerous cultivators would appear to block their attacks. Over time, their side became more and more passive, and the morale of the Rising Sun Hall cultivators started to wane. ¡°This is no good; at this rate, we have no hope of winning.¡± At this moment, a Rising Sun Hall cultivator named Han Zhengyong, who was at the seventh level of the Golden Core and was in charge of presiding over a certain part of the array, could not help but speak with a pessimistic expression. Hearing his words, the expressions of the other Rising Sun Hall cultivators also darkened. Only Nangong Hai and Nangong Yao¡¯s eyes flashed fiercely as they looked at Han Zhengyong, ¡°Junior Zhou, what are you talking about? With the three ancestors here, it¡¯s only a matter of time before we drive those people back. Everyone, keep your spirits up! We¡¯re conceding defeat even before the enemy has made a significant move. This is hardly acceptable.¡± Chapter 676 - Chapter 676: Array Break, Unexpected Change Chapter 676: Array Break, Unexpected Change Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations These words slightly invigorated many of those present. After all, over the years, the entire Rising Sun Hall had been supported by the three elders. Everyone¡¯s confidence in the elders was immensely strong. Only Han Zhengyong¡¯s eyes flickered slightly. Seeing that the attention of the others was no longer on him, he discreetly produced a dark black bead in his hand. In the next moment, a look of determination flashed in his eyes. Without any hesitation, he threw the dark black bead into the foundation of the array he was responsible for. Squeak- Boom! Instantly, a wave of evil and ominous black light burst forth from that part of the array. This sudden turn of events took everyone by surprise, and the once radiant protective array of the Rising Sun Hall was suddenly enveloped in a layer of black mist. ¡°Han Zhengyong, what are you doing?¡± Nangong Hai and Nangong Yao, who immediately noticed this, were first shocked and then furious. Without any hesitation, they both reached out to grab Han Zhengyong. Given their Nascent Soul cultivation, dealing with Han Zhengyong, who was only at the seventh level of Golden Core, should have been easy. However, when their Dharmic hands made contact with Han Zhengyong, a black light suddenly appeared, blocking their hands. ¡°What?¡± Nangong Hai, Nangong Yao, and everyone present were taken aback. It was only at this moment that they realized something was terribly wrong. At this point, Han Zhengyong¡¯s eyes had turned a sinister black, and his aura became incredibly malevolent. Threads of black Qi, like tendrils, swirled around him. Seeing this, Nangong Hai and the others¡¯ expressions drastically changed. ¡°He¡¯s become demonized, Junior Han, you¡¯ve actually¡­¡± ¡°Hahaha!¡± Suddenly, Han Zhengyong burst into wild laughter. His cultivation level also skyrocketed in that very moment. Eighth level Golden Core, ninth level Golden Core, fake Nascent Soul. First level of Nascent Soul! And it was still climbing. The strange thing was that there was no trace of the Heavenly Tribulation in the sky. ¡°What the hell is going on?¡± Nangong Hai and the others felt an ominous sense of foreboding. Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! At the same time. Dozens of black shadows suddenly flew out from within Han Zhengyong¡¯s body. Each of these black shadows had the cultivation of the first level of Nascent Soul. Upon their appearance, they immediately pounced towards the Golden Core cultivators present. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± Before Nangong Hai and the others could react, a series of screams rang out. Wherever these shadows passed, the Golden Core cultivators all showed expressions of agony, and within half a breath, they all fell lifeless, evidently dead. Such a sinister and evil method. Frankly, Nangong Hai and the others had never seen anything like it before. The most shocking aspect was that when these shadows charged at them, they only managed to fight them to a stalemate. What kind of joke was this? Keep in mind, Nangong Hai and the others were at the mid-stage of Nascent Soul cultivation. And these shadows were merely entities that had split off from Han Zhengyong¡¯s body. Their cultivation level was only at the first level of Nascent Soul. ¡°Youb*stard!¡± Finally, Shang Heyun and the others noticed the situation on Nangong Hai¡¯s side. Accompanied by a furious shout, a giant hand slammed down. Those black shadows that had been rampaging around were instantly blasted into nothingness. Even Han Zhengyong himself appeared riddled with cracks, like a porcelain about to shatter. ¡°Han Zhengyong, tell me, why are you doing this?¡± Shang Heyun¡¯s angry voice rang out. However, the response he received was Han Zhengyong¡¯s sinister smile. Boom! With a loud explosion, Han Zhengyong¡¯s entire body suddenly burst apart. In an instant, countless evil black lights shot out in all directions. Shang Heyun¡¯s expression was grim. With a single pointed finger from him, There was a buzz. In an instant, the black lights that had been shooting out in all directions were suddenly frozen in mid-air. Then came a series of popping sounds. The black lights burst simultaneously, dissipating into nothingness. ¡°Hahaha!¡± But just at that moment, a loud laugh suddenly filled everyone¡¯s ears. Hu Wentian, looking at Shang Heyun, Blue Moon, and Kong Ming inside the array, spoke: ¡°How do you feel about the gift I prepared for you?¡± Without waiting for their response, he turned his gaze towards the other disciples of the Rising Sun Hall and said with a smile: ¡°Friends of the Rising Sun Hall, you all must have seen what just happened. Now, you might wonder, how many more like him are there among you? A second one? A third? A fourth? Or even fifth and sixth, or more?¡± These words immediately added to the already shaken morale of the people. Every face turned exceedingly grim. Many began to look suspiciously at their companions. Clearly, Hu Wentian¡¯s words had instilled doubt among the disciples of the Rising Sun Hall, causing them to suspect each other. Chapter 677 - Chapter 677: Array Break, Unexpected Change (2) Chapter 677: Array Break, Unexpected Change (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After all, the scenes that unfolded earlier were witnessed by everyone. A single misstep could mean death. Shang Heyun, Blue Moon, and Kong Ming were also aware of this. Their expressions changed dramatically as they intensified their attacks. Powerful strikes were launched towards Hu Wentian, Luo Tianba, and the others outside the array. At the same time, Blue Moon¡¯s voice resounded in the minds of every Rising Sun Hall disciple. ¡°Do not let the enemy¡¯s words sway your minds. I can assure you that something like what happened just now will not occur again.¡± As she spoke, a water-blue light screen suddenly swept over every disciple of the Rising Sun Hall. Instantly, three of the disciples showed signs of agony on their faces. BOOM! Without any surprise, a delicate jade hand, like a massive mountain, came crashing down on those three disciples. ¡°Chen Xing, Bai Ming, Li Daoyu, you have disappointed me.¡± As her words fell, the three named disciples of the Rising Sun Hall exploded, and large clumps of black light surged out from their bodies. However, as soon as these black lights touched Blue Moon¡¯s jade hand, they all burst into nothingness. This action immediately shook the spirits of all the Rising Sun Hall disciples present. The previously panic-stricken atmosphere was now under control. However, Hu Wentian, Luo Tianba, and the others outside the array showed no significant reaction to Blue Moon¡¯s actions. Hu Wentian still wore a confident smile on his face. Blue Moon, Shang Heyun, and Kong Ming also felt no joy. Instead, their hearts sank to the bottom. They were acutely aware of the current situation. With one of the array bases contaminated by the demonic Qi, the Rising Sun Hall might not hold out much longer. If things went wrong, it might become the last straw that crushed their defenses. Boom, boom, boom! The battle continued. As time went on, the disciples of the Rising Sun Hall, who had regained their confidence, began to feel uneasy again. This was because everyone could clearly see that the light of their Rising Sun Hall¡¯s Mountain-protecting Array was dimming at a speed visible to the naked eye. At this rate, it was uncertain how long the array could hold. ¡°Enough of this.¡± Suddenly, Luo Tianba turned to Hu Wentian and spoke. Hu Wentian¡¯s mouth curled into a slight smile. He nodded in agreement. In the next moment, ten beads appeared in Hu Wentian¡¯s hand, each emitting a strange glow. Blue Moon, Shang Heyun, and Kong Ming recognized them immediately, their expressions changing drastically. They realized that Hu Wentian was holding ten top-grade Level 5 Array Breaking Beads! Such beads wouldn¡¯t have been effective against the Rising Sun Hall¡¯s protective array at the start, but now, with the array already damaged, the possibility of it being breached by these beads was very real. What to do? Anxiety filled the hearts of Blue Moon and the others. But Hu Wentian, obviously not giving them much time to think, threw all ten beads at once. In an instant, the entire protective array of the Rising Sun Hall erupted with blinding light. Rumble! The ground shook violently. Every disciple within the array could feel the entire structure shaking intensely. Cracks appeared in the sky and the earth, as if the world was splitting apart, sending a wave of terror through the hearts of all the disciples, turning their faces deathly pale. ¡°The array is breaking!¡± As one person voiced this realization, more followed suit, their faces showing despair. ¡°Everyone, calm down! Continue to hold your positions, the array will not break!¡± Kong Ming, the ancestor, tried to reassure them. With his command, thousands of array flags flew from him, landing in various parts of the array. Buzz! It could be clearly seen. As the array flags settled, the previously shaking, nearly collapsing array began to stabilize. Spiritual light started to surge, repairing the damaged parts of the array. Seeing this scene, many disciples of the Rising Sun Hall breathed a sigh of relief, thinking their ancestors still had a way to save them. However, just as this thought emerged, a disciple named Yang Kai suddenly lunged towards the part of the array damaged by Han Zhengyong. An extremely evil aura surged around him, and black lights flickered as he approached the damaged array base. ¡°Yang Kai, what are you doing?¡± Nangong Hai, Nangong Yao, and the other disciples of the Rising Sun Hall were shocked. Even Blue Moon, Shang Heyun, and Kong Ming changed their expressions. ¡°Quick, stop him!¡± BOOM! Unfortunately, everyone was a step too late. As they all rushed towards Yang Kai, he had already plunged into the damaged array base. A series of thunderous booms followed. Yang Kai, along with the array base, turned into a black sea of demonic Qi. Evil and malevolent energy surged wildly. In just an instant, the expressions of the Rising Sun Hall disciples who had just approached were suddenly dyed with a layer of darkness. Black earthworm-like patterns began to appear on the surface of their skins. ¡°Not good! Retreat!¡± Seeing this, Nangong Hai, Nangong Yao, and others didn¡¯t dare to get any closer and swiftly retreated. Rumble! However, at this very moment, Hu Wentian, Luo Tianba, and others outside the array launched their fiercest attack. Rumble! In an instant, the array¡¯s light dimmed rapidly, its surface cracking like a spider web. With a faint crackling sound, the Rising Sun Hall¡¯s centuries-old Level 6 protective array could no longer hold and completely shattered, scattering into countless particles of spiritual Qi in all directions. ¡°Die!¡± At this moment, there was no trace of a smile on Hu Wentian and Luo Tianba¡¯s faces, only cold murderous intent. Especially the demonic monsters, who, like sharks smelling blood, crazily pounced towards the disciples of the Rising Sun Hall below. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± In just an instant, countless disciples of the Rising Sun Hall perished at the hands of the demonic monsters and the disciples from the Eastern End and the Central Plain. ¡°Hu Wentian, Luo Tianba, I¡¯ll fight you to death!¡± Shang Heyun, seeing his array broken and countless disciples slain, had eyes red with rage and an aura like a volcano. With a roar, he charged towards Hu Wentian and the others. ¡°Be careful, Senior Brother Shang!¡± Blue Moon and Kong Ming changed their expressions upon seeing Shang Heyun¡¯s reaction and attacked Hu Wentian and Luo Tianba as well. However, what they did not expect was that when they attacked Hu Wentian and Luo Tianba together with Shang Heyun, Shang Heyun, who was charging towards Hu Wentian and Luo Tianba, suddenly changed his direction. Two nearly imperceptible black lights shot towards Blue Moon and Kong Ming! This change was so sudden that Blue Moon and Kong Ming had no time to react. With a plop, their protective spiritual lights were penetrated. The two of them immediately spat out a mouthful of blood. Their faces instantly turned pale. Chapter 678 - Chapter 678: Falling Into Demonic Path Chapter 678: Falling Into Demonic Path Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Brother Shang, you¡­¡± Blue Moon and Kong Ming were utterly incredulous. They couldn¡¯t comprehend why their senior brother, Shang Heyun, would do something like this. Including the disciples of the Rising Sun Hall below who witnessed this scene, their faces also showed disbelief. ¡°Ancestor Shang, he¡­?¡± Whoosh¡ª However, what answered them were two more sharp black lights. Shang Heyun¡¯s face, which had been filled with rage, now revealed an icy cold murderous intent. ¡°Junior Sister Lan, Junior Brother Kong Ming, don¡¯t blame me. I just want to continue living.¡± ¡°Continue living?¡± Blue Moon and Kong Ming were first stunned, then as if understanding something, they asked in disbelief: Senior Brother Shang, what did Hu Wentian and the others promise you? To actually make you go against our original intention and the promise you once made.¡± ¡°Intentions? Promises?¡± A self-mocking smile flickered across Shang Heyun¡¯s face. He shook his head. ¡°Junior Sister Lan, Junior Brother KongMing, you don¡¯t knowme at all. My intention has always been just to survive. When we founded the Rising Sun Hall together and fought against the oppression of the major sects, it was so. Now, my choice to surrender to the Great Ling Imperial Palace, to that entity from the outer world, is also so.¡± These words hit Blue Moon and Kong Ming like a heavy hammer, turning their faces pale. As it turned out, They had never really understood Shang Heyun from the beginning. The so-called intentions, desires, and promises were nothing but tools for him to grow stronger and survive. To think that they even treated him as their elder brother, someone they could completely rely on and trust. It was all fake, everything was just an illusion! Or to be more precise, they had misjudged and trusted the wrong person. For a moment, Blue Moon and Kong Tianjun¡¯s Dao hearts were slightly unstable, their cultivation showing signs of instability, indicative of falling into demonic madness. However, Shang Heyun, Hu Wentian, and Luo Tianba on the opposite side showed no mercy. Seizing the moment of emotional turmoil in their adversaries, they launched a fierce attack. In just an instant, Blue Moon and Kong Ming were gravely injured, on the verge of collapse. However, at this moment, a green light suddenly bloomed in the void. In an instant, it turned into a shield. Ting, ting, ting! A series of sounds rang out. The attacks from Shang Heyun, Hu Wentian, and others hit the green shield, only sparking off a series of sparks, unable to break through its defense. This caused Shang Heyun and the others to narrow their eyes in surprise. Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! They immediately retreated. At the same time, where they had stood, a green sword qi swept through, creating twisted ripples in space. That is¡­ Hu Wentian, Shang Heyun, Luo Tianba, and the others all focused their gaze. Looking intently, they saw space opening in that area, and two figures emerged from within. A man and a woman. It was Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. At this moment, they looked around and finally settled their gaze on Blue Moon and Kong Ming, nodding their heads. ¡°Fortunately, it seems we are not too late.¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan released a sword qi with his hand. The sword Qi was golden in color. In the blink of an eye, it split into countless threads. It instantly swept towards the battlefield below. Pop! Pop! Pop! ¡°Ugh!¡± ¡°Arghhhh!¡± In that instant, countless demonic monsters and cultivators from the Eastern End and the Central Plain. Jiang Chengxuan, however, did not focus on the situation below any longer and turned his attention back to Blue Moon and Kong Ming. Fellow Daoists, the path we choose, the actions we take, and the vows we make are our own affairs, irrelevant to others. The path of cultivation is long and winding, and who hasn¡¯ t encountered betrayal, mistakes, or confusion along the way? If we choose to punish ourselves for these experiences, becoming trapped in a corner of our thoughts, wouldn¡¯t that be making it too easy for our enemies? In doing so, what does it prove other than our original intentions, desires, and promises are just like the morning dew, drying up as soon as the sun shines, and nothing more?¡± These words instantly enlightened Blue Moon and Kong Ming, who were originally in a daze and in pain. Their previously fluctuating and unstable auras immediately stabilized. Their spirit, Qi, and essence also ascended to a higher level, like beacon fires shooting straight into the sky. ¡°Thankyou foryour advice, FellowDaoist Jiang.¡± Blue Moon and Kong Ming immediately bowed in gratitude. ¡°You are right. On the path of cultivation, all unexpected events are merely tests of the sincerity of our own intentions. As the saying goes, a knife unsharpened is not sharp, jade uncarved is not formed, and a heart unrefined does not know truth from falsehood. We had indeed fallen into a trap just now and were on the brink of disaster. Please accept our gratitude.¡± Saying this, Blue Moon and Kong Ming bowed deeply to Jiang Chengxuan again. This was a gratitude for awakening them to enlightenment, deep as the ocean. A mere bow could hardly express their full appreciation. However, the current moment was obviously not the time for expressing thanks. Jiang Chengxuan did not mind this and turned towards Shang Heyun, Hu Wentian, and Luo Tianba, smiling faintly as he said. Chapter 679 - Chapter 679: Falling Into Demonic Path (2) Chapter 679: Falling Into Demonic Path (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Quite the enthusiasm you have there, willing to sacrifice anything just to stay alive. Such ¡®courage1,1 must admit I don¡¯t possess.¡± Shang Heyun, Hu Wentian, Luo Tianba, and others¡¯ expressions changed instantly. Truth be told, they really hadn¡¯t expected to encounter Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, these formidable figures, at the Rising Sun Hall. This realization made their once confident hearts suddenly uncertain. Their faces reflected their unsettled emotions. Clearly. Facing these two, whether it was Shang Heyun, Hu Wentian, or Luo Tianba, none had any assurance they could escape successfully. Yes. At this moment. Their thoughts were no longer on other matters, but on how they could possibly escape from the hands of this couple. As if reading their minds, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan exchanged a glance. Without another word, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure suddenly disappeared from the spot. A golden streak flashed across the sky. There was a tearing sound. Luo Tianba, who was still standing there vigilantly, suddenly shuddered. The next moment, a golden thin line appeared on his body, starting from his forehead and extending downward. Finally, with a swoosh, his entire body was bisected into two halves. Even his primordial spirit was annihilated in mid-air. ¡°General Luo!¡± Seeing Luo Tianba fall like that, Hu Wentian, Shang Heyun, and the Nascent Soul cultivators from the Three Suns Sect and Chu family were all shocked. They dared not delay any longer. Without a word, their figures turned into afterimages, attempting to tear through the void and escape. Crack¡ª However, at that moment, a flash of lightning suddenly passed by the eyes of a Soul Formation cultivator from the Chu family. Before he could react, a fierce and powerful thunderbolt turned him into a charred corpse from inside out. Residual arcs of electricity still sporadically flickered out of the seven orifices of his charred body. Whoosh¡ª At the same time. Two other Nascent Soul cultivators from the Three Suns Sect and the Radiance Sword Sect were suddenly engulfed and buried by countless stones, eventually becoming a tombstone that crashed to the ground, causing a massive surge of spiritual Qi. It was the earth-elemental divine power that Jiang Chengxuan had comprehended, ¡°Sky Burial¡±. And this further terrified the remaining Hu Wentian and Shang Heyun. The strength of those two had long exceeded the scope of ordinary Soul Formation cultivators. Not to mention fighting Jiang CHengxuan, the two of them did not even have the qualifications to fight. A hint of pain flashed across Hu Wentian¡¯s eyes. But in the next moment, he gritted his teeth, took out a black jade talisman from his body, and threw it behind him. Buzz! As soon as Hu Wentian threw the black jade talisman, a twisted black ripple rippled through the void. An aura of evil permeated the air. In just an instant, a demonic monster with two legs, red eyes, and holding a steel fork appeared before Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. From its aura, this demonic monster¡¯s strength had actually reached the sixth level of Soul Formation. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes narrowed. It seemed that Venerable Hun Tian had some tricks up his sleeve. He even possessed such aberrant creatures that were neither human nor ghost. But to think that these creatures can stop us, that¡¯s too naive. Splash! The Golden Void Sword in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand suddenly emitted a golden light. Buzz! It flashed slightly in the air. When it reappeared, it had already bypassed the demonic monster, positioning itself right in front of Hu Wentian¡¯s chest ¡°How¡­ how could this be?¡± Hu Wentian¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. Jiang Chengxuan, however, did not waste any words. With a light grasp in the air, BOOM! Endless sword light surged on the Golden Void Sword. There was a series of sizzling sounds. All of Hu Wentian¡¯s defensive treasures were shattered by the Golden Void Sword at that moment. Subsequently, he disintegrated into nothingness amid his extreme unwillingness. At the same time. The domineering and sharp Five Lightning Immortal Slayer fiercely swept across the massive body of the demonic monster. Crackle¡ª Boundless lightning flashed. There were also countless golden lightning bolts mixed in. It was the Divine Devilbane Lightning that was most effective against evil creatures. ROAR! The demonic monster roared towards the sky. But in the next second, its huge body was shattered inch by inch under the relentless thunder, ultimately turning into ashes. The phrase ¡°cool for only three seconds¡± perfectly describes the fate of this demonic creature. Whoosh¡ª At that moment, Shang Heyun had already traversed a great distance. Fear filled his heart. Especially when he saw Hu Wentian and his demonic monster fall under the attacks of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, his fear intensified. Faster, he must move faster! He roared internally, burning his Dharmic power to the extreme. Even his primordial spirit was fully ignited in this moment, all in the hope of escaping from Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. However, to his chilling dismay, as he crossed tens of thousands of miles in the high skies, ripples suddenly spread through the void around him. His figure was almost immobilized on the spot. No matter how much he tried to exert his Dharmic power, burn his primordial spirit, or tear through the void, it was all in vain. Why? Why is this happening? He roared in his heart. I just want to live; why must I die? BOOM! Suddenly, Shang Heyun¡¯s eyes turned a bloody red, and his aura intensified threefold from before. ¡°What?¡± A voice of surprise echoed in the air. The next moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan appeared in front of Shang Heyun. ¡°Is this a sign of falling into demonic madness?¡± Jiang Chengxuan frowned. Shen Ruyan nodded. ¡°It seems so.¡± After a pause, she added, ¡°Husband, have you noticed that in the Nine Essences Cultivation World, the rate of cultivators falling into demonic madness during their practice is getting higher. Even a slight flaw in their mental state makes them vulnerable to external evils.¡± ¡°That is very true.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded in agreement. ¡°This is probably the doing of those from the Eastern End and the Central Plain. Oh, and those demons. They probably don¡¯t realize that as they turn numerous cultivators and beasts into demonic monsters, some subtle changes are occurring in this world. These changes are happening quietly and steadily. If this situation continues, in the future, this world may no longer be suitable for normal cultivators and demons to practice cultivation. Their actions are essentially digging their own graves. Do they really think the other party will be so kind as to help them for nothing? Little do they know, the price was already set the day they agreed to align with them.¡± At this moment, neither Jiang Chengxuan nor Shen Ruyan were in a rush to kill Shang Heyun. They wanted to see how far this mad state would develop. ROAR! Slowly. As time passed, Shang Heyun¡¯s condition worsened. The blood color in his eyes began to turn pitch black, and unknowingly, his aura began to take on a demonic quality. Even the nature of his intrinsic Pure Yang treasure underwent a strange transformation, gradually turning towards something resembling a demonic treasure. As more time passed, Shang Heyun¡¯s appearance was unrecognizable. His body was covered with black scales, and two curved black horns emerged on his head. Cold and deep black demonic flames swirled around his body. He had completely transformed into a demonic being, losing all traces of his human identity. Chapter 680 - Chapter 680: Full-Scale Assault, Attacking the Central Plain Chapter 680: Full-Scale Assault, Attacking the Central Plain Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Is this his ultimate fate after falling into demonic madness?¡± Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but frown. Looking at Shang Heyun, whose demonic eyes were fixed on him and Shen Ruyan, both of them felt a sense of gravity. It wasn¡¯t that the demonized Shang Heyun posed any threat to them, but rather the changes in this world had exceeded their expectations. It seemed that they could not wait any longer after this matter. They had to wipe out all the enemies as quickly as possible. Otherwise, without even needing the intervention of that entity from the outer world, the Nine Essences Cultivation World might collapse internally. With this in mind, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t hold back any longer. He raised his hand and waved. There was a clang. The Level 6 Pure Yang True Treasure, the Demoncleaver Spirit Sword, suddenly transformed into a brilliant sword light. In a flash, it pierced through Shang Heyun¡¯s forehead. Instantly, the demonic flames surrounding him extinguished, and his body shattered under the sword light of the Demoncleaver Spirit Sword. Just before his annihilation, Shang Heyun seemed to regain a sense of his own consciousness, his eyes revealing a deep regret. ¡°We were wrong, all our choices were wrong!¡± BOOM! With his last words, Shang Heyun¡¯s entire body was completely engulfed by the sword light of the Demoncleaver Spirit Sword. After some time, Inside the Rising Sun Hall. Jiang Chengxuan looked at Blue Moon and Kong Ming, saying solemnly, ¡°Both of you, you must be very clear about the current situation in our Nine Essences Cultivation World. For us, there¡¯s not much time left. If possible, we need to put all our efforts into cleansing the Eastern End as quickly as possible. Especially the four major Soul Formation forces and those forces that are loyal to them. They must all be dealt with. Do you understand what I mean?¡± Blue Moon and Kong Ming exchanged a glance and then nodded in unison. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, we understand what you mean. Don¡¯t worry, within a month, we will definitely eliminate all traces of the four Soul Formation forces in the Eastern End. Especially those hidden demonic cultivators, we won¡¯t let any of them off.¡± ¡°Good!¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded in satisfaction. After that, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan gave them a few more instructions. They didn¡¯t stay in the Eastern End anymore and soon headed for the Central Plain. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan realized that if they didn¡¯t quickly resolve all the unstable elements within the Nine Essences Cultivation World, their entire Nine Essences Cultivation World would probably face an apocalypse in advance. At that time. Not only them, but all beings in the Nine Essences Cultivation World would be marching towards a common end. So. This time, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had made up their minds to completely annihilate all forces in the Central Plain that were connected to the entity from the outer world, including the demon race. BOOM! So. When Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan appeared at the border of the Central Plain, numerous warships flew towards them from not far away. On those warships. Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain, Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang, Dongfang Tianxing, Murong Xian, and the other five Soul Formation Heavenly Lords were also present. In the recent past. The couple had brought out the entire foundations of the Northern Border and Western Desert. At this time, it was clear to everyone present that the time for a desperate battle had arrived. If they could not annihilate the forces in the Central Plain and the demon race in the shortest time, staying in their strongholds would be meaningless. Rather than waiting to be destroyed, it¡¯s better to strike proactively. Their aim was to catch the enemy off guard. n fact, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s move achieved a certain effect. When Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s army of cultivators appeared in the sight of the major sects and families of the Central Plain, everyone¡¯s face showed disbelief. Nobody expected Jiang Chengxuan to make such a decisive move. They were really going to fight them to the death. For a moment, chaos erupted in the Central Plain. Especially those cultivators, families, and sects aware of the power of Jiang Chengxuan and his wife were unable to hide their fear. Inside the Great Ling Imperial Palace. The current Emperor of Great Ling had a livid expression. He looked at the ministers below and asked with a chilling voice, ¡°Can anyone tell me what exactly is happening? How could such a major event occur without us receiving any prior information?¡± Silence fell below. Clearly, everyone understood that during this process, there must have been a master of calculations who prevented them from foreseeing the heavenly secrets. In fact, up until now, they still did not know what had happened in the Eastern End. ¡°Your Majesty, the most important thing now is to think of a way to deal with this battle.¡± At this moment, cultivators from Heaven¡¯s Gate Sect suddenly stepped out. He continued, ¡°In my opinion, we need to contact the demon race immediately and get them to head to the Northern Border and the Western Desert to attack their rear. Chapter 681 - Chapter 681: Full-Scale Assault, Attacking the Central Plain (2) Chapter 681: Full-Scale Assault, Attacking the Central Plain (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations This could temporarily solve our crisis.¡± His words immediately gained the approval of many people present. The Emperor of Great Ling also gradually calmed down. He nodded to the man who had just spoken. ¡°Minister Jiang, I¡¯ll leave this matter to you.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The man in brocade robes, referred to as Minister Jiang, took out a communication jade talisman unique to the demon race. However, as he tried to send a message through the talisman, he was shocked to find that the message from their side couldn¡¯t be transmitted at all. This, this, this¡­ What was happening? In a moment, dense cold sweat appeared on Minister Jiang¡¯s forehead. Others also noticed his abnormal reaction. Xiao Taiwang, who was on the other side, frowned and asked, ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Hasn¡¯t the message been sent yet? Or is there no response from the demon race?¡± Hearing Xiao Taiwang¡¯s words, Minister Jiang¡¯s forehead sweated even more. He stuttered and finally, gritting his teeth, looked towards the Emperor with an uneasy expression. ¡°Your Majesty, our messages can¡¯t be sent out at all.¡± ¡°What?¡± Minister Jiang¡¯s words were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples and turmoil. The Emperor of Great Ling stood up abruptly, his face showing disbelief: ¡°How is this possible?¡± The others reacted similarly. Quickly, someone else took out their communication jade talisman and tried to send a message. To their shock, their messages, like Minister Jiang¡¯s, couldn¡¯t be transmitted either. ¡°What¡­ What¡¯s going on?¡± Unconsciously, cold sweat appeared on everyone¡¯s foreheads. ¡°No¡­ that¡¯s not right!¡± Suddenly, another person exclaimed, ¡°Not only can I not send messages out, but I also can¡¯t receive any messages from outside.¡± ¡°Even the messages from outside¡­¡± Everyone¡¯s pupils sharply contracted. The next second, everyone confirmed that what the person said was true. At this moment, including the Emperor of Great Ling and Xiao Taiwang, everyone¡¯s face turned extremely grim. Suddenly. The Emperor¡¯s gaze shifted towards another side of the hall. There, standing in a black cloak, was Venerable Hun Tian. The Emperor of Great Ling addressed him: ¡°Venerable Hun Tian, may I ask what exactly is happening? And how should we respond to this situation?¡± Hearing the Emperor¡¯s question, everyone¡¯s eyes brightened slightly. That¡¯s right. Among them was Venerable Hun Tian, who presumably, with his abilities, should be able to understand the reason behind this and offer a solution. However, to everyone¡¯s dismay, when all eyes turned to Venerable Hun Tian, they were shocked to see that his expression was just as grim as theirs. ¡°V-Venerable Hun Tian¡­¡± Someone subconsciously shouted. Venerable Hun Tian shook his head. ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, the opponent has used some special method to isolate us from all external contacts. Even the connection between me and my master has been severed.¡± ¡°What? How is that possible?¡± Everyone was once again shocked. They couldn¡¯t comprehend how their opponent could have the capability to do such a thing. To sever even the connection between Venerable Hun Tian and his master would require an incredibly powerful force. Perhaps even a late-stage Soul Formation Heavenly Lord couldn¡¯t achieve such a feat? What they didn¡¯t know was that Jiang Chengxuan indeed possessed an item capable of this ¨C the special confinement array disc he had obtained from the system. The array disc could restrict even a true Void Returning Divine Lord for a brief moment, let alone being used to cut off communication between the Central Plain, the demon territory, and other areas. At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan looked at the Great Ling Imperial Palace floating in the highest sky of the Central Plain, a hint of icy coldness appearing in his eyes. Without any hesitation. His figure suddenly soared high, reaching a hundred feet in size in a blink of an eye. His body radiated a surging aura like a blazing sun, resembling a furnace. This instantly evaporated the traces of demonic Qi subtly present in the surroundings with a hissing sound. BOOM! At this moment, a gigantic dragon and elephant shadow loomed behind Jiang Chengxuan. Then, his hands formed an extremely refined, domineering, forceful, and magnificent fist shadow, and he struck out with tremendous force. Boom! The void was suddenly pierced, creating a massive black hole. Chaotic energy swirled within it. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s punch had actually broken through the void of this world. Rumble! At the same time. The Great Ling Imperial Palace, floating high in the sky, suddenly burst into an extremely blinding flare of light. Waves of surging energy continuously bombarded the palace¡¯s protective array runes, causing them to flicker relentlessly. Vaguely, the Level 6 protective array in Great Ling Imperial Palace seemed to have been completely activated. The Emperor of Great Ling, Xiao Taiwang, Venerable Hun Tian, and others inside the palace felt the ground beneath them shaking violently. Bursts of blinding light erupted. At this moment, they were like a ship floating on the ocean caught in a massive storm, seemingly on the verge of capsizing at any moment. ¡°B*stard!¡± The Emperor of Great Ling roared in anger. At this point, if he still did not know what had happened, he would be too slow on the uptaking. Others present also had grim expressions. They really did not expect the other party to be so fast. While they were still discussing countermeasures, Jiang Chengxuan had already launched an attack on them. Boom, boom, boom! In an instant, another set of equally powerful fist shadows was released from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands. This time, he struck with nine consecutive punches. Loud rumbling sounds continuously resonated. Accompanied by the constantly flickering light of the protective array of the Great Ling Imperial Palace, everyone on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s side involuntarily showed shocked expressions on their faces. The power of Fellow Daoist Jiang¡¯s attack had probably long broken through the bottleneck of the late-stage Soul Formation, right? Otherwise, the Level 6 protective array of the Great Ling Imperial Palace wouldn¡¯t have reacted so drastically. The Emperor of Great Ling and others were clearly aware of this as well. The expressions on their faces were no longer just somber. Many showed signs of pallor. The late-stage Soul Formation was an extremely formidable existence, akin to the late-stage Nascent Soul. It marked a clear and absolute gap in power compared to the early and middle stages of the same realm. It was a force truly capable of threatening their Level 6 protective array. Rumble! However, what made the Emperor of Great Ling and others even more terrified was what happened next. After Jiang Chengxuan launched ten consecutive punches, his partner Shen Ruyan also ceased to just watch. She raised her hand. Squeak squeak- in an instant, blinding and terrifying bolts of lightning began to converge in her palm. In the blink of an eye, a star-sparkling thunderbolt spear formed in her hand. With a piercing whistling sound, the void in front of them suddenly collapsed into a massive black hole with threads of electricity and chaotic energy raging within. The thunderbolt spear also pierced through the void in an instant, appearing directly above the Level 6 protective array of the Great Ling Imperial Palace! Chapter 682 - Chapter 682: A Battle to Determine the Fate of the World, Receiving the Reward Chapter 682: A Battle to Determine the Fate of the World, Receiving the Reward Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Rumble! An explosive force, on par with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attack, erupted. In that instant, the entire Great Ling Imperial Palace was engulfed in endless lightning. The Emperor of Great Ling and others could even faintly feel a tingling sensation on their bodies. No! They had to counterattack, or else their Level 6 protective array would eventually fail under such relentless assault. Realizing this, the Emperor of Great Ling looked at the gathered ministers and commanded in a stern voice, ¡°Loyal ministers, now, immediately, join me in confronting the enemy. We must stop them outside the Great Ling Imperial Palace!¡± At this point, the Great Ling Emperor turned to look at Venerable Hun Tian and asked. ¡°Honored Venerable, do you have any methods to temporarily deal with this situation?¡± Hearing this, Venerable Hun Tian slowly stood up. As he did so, dozens of shadowy figures split off from his body. Their faces were blurred, indistinct, but the Emperor and others could feel a powerful force emanating from these shadows. Even the weakest among them was comparable to an early-stage Soul Formation cultivator. ¡°Good! Good! Good!¡± The Emperor of Great Ling couldn¡¯t help but praise repeatedly. ¡°With these, I refuse to believe we can¡¯t stop those people outside, or even expel them from the Central Plain!¡± BOOM! At this moment, an immensely powerful aura erupted within the Great Ling Imperial Palace. Dozens of Level 6 level attacks, through their Level 6 protective array, were launched towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan both sneered. Did they really think that what they had just displayed was their full strength? BOOM! At this moment, a white and a golden flame appeared in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands ¨C the Pure Yin and Yang True Fire. As Jiang Chengxuan fused them into one. An explosively violent and terrifying aura surged from a palm-sized fireball, swirling with white and gold colors. ¡°Go!¡± Phew¡ª As Jiang Chengxuan propelled the fireball forward, a straight, scorched trail appeared in its wake through the void, yet its edges remained undamaged. This demonstrated that the power within the fireball was compressed to the extreme, with hardly any energy leakage. ¡°Oh no!¡± Sensing the subtle fluctuations emanating from the fireball, the Emperor of Great Ling and even Venerable Hun Tian within the palace rapidly narrowed their eyes. At this moment, Shen Ruyan beside Jiang Chengxuan also raised her hand to cast a spell. Rumble! Instantly, two thunderbolts, one black and one white, thunderously descended. The next moment, they merged with another thunderbolt, radiating a spectrum of colors. In the blink of an eye, a destructive, silent, and great power appeared on the thunderbolt. It was one of Shen Ruyan¡¯s most powerful divine powers, the Yin-Yang Five Elements Divine Thunder! Rumble rumble rumble! As the couple¡¯s attacks collided fiercely with those from within the Great Ling Imperial Palace, a visible black mushroom cloud suddenly appeared in mid-air. It wasn¡¯t an energy dispersion, but a blackhole that no light could penetrate. Crack¡ªCrack¡ªCrack¡ª Simultaneously, visible, clear cracks began to snake across the surface of the Level 6 protective array, causing the faces of the Emperor of Great Ling and his ministers to drastically change. BOOM! But at that moment, Jiang Chengxuan, who was in the distance, suddenly took a step forward. In the blink of an eye, he appeared above the Great Ling Imperial Palace. Phew. His Deep Earth Halberd in hand rapidly grew in size. In the blink of an eye, it expanded to hundreds of feet, carrying an unparalleled force as it smashed down. Before the Emperor of Great Ling and others could react, they felt the ground beneath them suddenly collapse. Subsequently, it felt as if the world had turned upside down. The whistling of fierce winds filled their ears, and before their eyes, they saw the protective array collapsing inward before exploding violently. Rumble! In that instant, it seemed as though the heavens and the earth themselves were collapsing. Even though the Emperor of Great Ling and others were Soul Formation cultivators at the apex of this realm¡¯s hierarchy, they couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of helplessness. Chi! Chi! Chi! Sharp whistling sounds suddenly filled the air. Lethal sword lights, akin to the scythe of the Grim Reaper, swiftly swept across many people present. ¡°Uh¡­¡± ¡°Arghhhh!¡± Accompanied by muffled groans and screams, when everything came to a standstill again, more than a dozen people inside the Great Ling Imperial Palace were found with a hole that ran through their foreheads. Bang! Bang! Bang! As these individuals fell one by one, the Emperor of Great Ling and others were completely pale, their hands trembling uncontrollably behind their backs. Terrifying, it was really too terrifying! This was not something an ordinary Soul Formation Heavenly Lord could accomplish. Their power and might far exceeded their imagination. Thud! Thud! Thud! Suddenly, clear footsteps echoed in the ears of everyone still alive. They turned their heads to look. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan appeared, walking hand in hand as casually as if they were strolling in their own backyard. Chapter 694 - Chapter 694: An Old Friend Who Crossed Worlds, Huang Wenyu Chapter 694: An Old Friend Who Crossed Worlds, Huang Wenyu Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After some time, Inside a grand palace in Seafall City, which was Pei Zhenhao¡¯s residence, he faced Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, serving them spiritual tea. With a somewhat helpless expression, he asked, ¡°Do you two think I shouldn¡¯t have let Yu Hunzi go?¡± Jiang Chengxuan shook his head with a smile, ¡°Fellow Daoist Pei, don¡¯t worry about it. We were just helping out, and the decision was yours to make. However, we are indeed curious about Shadowless Demon Lord. What¡¯s his story that even you seem so wary of him?¡± Pei Zhenhao¡¯s expression turned serious when Shadowless Demon Lord was mentioned. He pondered for a moment before explaining, ¡°You might not be aware, but Shadowless Demon Lord is one of the longest-living Nascent Soul Perfected Lord of the Celestial Soul Sect. As far as I know, his age is nearing two thousand years.¡± ¡°Two thousand years?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were visibly surprised. They knew that the lifespan limit for a Nascent Soul Perfected Lord was two thousand years. Now that Shadowless Demon Lord had actually lived for two thousand years, didn¡¯t that mean that he was about to reach the end of his lifespan? As if reading their thoughts, Pei Zhenhao could not help but sigh. ¡± Do you think that Shadowless DemonLordisclosetotheendofhislifespan?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t that the case?¡± Shen Ruyan asked curiously. ¡°That¡¯s not wrong to think that way.¡± Pei Zhenhao admitted with another bitter smile. He continued, ¡°But the issue is, in his early years, Shadowless Demon Lord consumed a Longevity Spiritual Apricot, extending his lifespan to three thousand years. However, this was not the most important thing. The most important thing was this person¡¯s cultivation. It was said that when he was 1,500 years old, he had already reached the eighth level of Nascent Soul. Now that 500 years have passed, none of us can be sure if this person¡¯s cultivation has already reached the peak of Nascent Soul. If so, even with the resources of our East Sea Sect, we can¡¯t afford to openly confront him.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan now understood the gravity of the situation. Indeed. A sect with a peak Nascent Soul Perfected Lord was completely different from a sect without a peak Nascent Soul Perfected Lord. Everyone knew that there was a huge gap in strength between the early-stage Nascent Soul and the late-stage Nascent Soul. However, very few people knew that after the late-stage Nascent Soul, there was also an incomparably huge gap between each level. Especially those at the peak of NascentSoul, they could easily suppress cultivators at the seventh or eighth level. No wonder Pei Zhenhao was so unconfident when facing Shadowless Demon Lord. If he really offended the other party today, then one day in the future, he might very well die in the other party¡¯s hands. Even if he had the support of the East Sea Sect, it was useless. Unless there was also a cultivator at the peak of Nascent Soul in the East Sea Sect. However, judging from Pei Zhenhao¡¯s reaction just now, there was obviously no such existence in the East Sea Sect. Next, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan took the opportunity to ask some other questions. Pei Zhenhao patiently answered them one by one. Just like that. About half a month later. Pei Zhenhao found Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and told them that the Dao Discussion Conference was about to begin. If there was nothing else, they could set off now. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had no objections. At that moment, the three of them left Seafall City together and headed towards Daylight City, where the Dao Conference was held. When the three of them arrived at the venue of the Dao Discussion Conference in Daylight City, they realized that many Nascent Soul cultivators had already gathered here. Among them were several late-stage Nascent Soul = = cultivators. However, what truly caught the attention of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan was the unexpected presence of an old acquaintance they hadn¡¯t seen in a long time. And that person was shockingly Huang Wenyu, who had disappeared from the Nine Essences cultivation world and accidentally entered this Astral Origin cultivation world. He was Huang Ling¡¯er¡¯s father. At this moment, his cultivation had already reached the fifth level of Nascent Soul. He was talking to a few Nascent Soul cultivators he was familiar with. Huang Wenyu could not help but turn his head, as if he sensed someone looking at him. Once glance, and he was left stunned. He even wondered if his eyes were playing tricks on him. He actually saw the two of them here. ¡°Brother Huang, what¡¯s wrong?¡± At this moment, a refined man beside him who was conversing with him could not help but speak in confusion. Following his gaze, the refined man saw Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Pei Zhenhao. ¡°Mm? Why? Brother Huang, you know Fellow Daoist Pei from the East Sea Sect?¡± The refined man subconsciously thought that Huang Wenyu was looking at Pei Zhenhao, who was next to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. After all, the refined man did not know Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. He had never seen them participating in such an event. It was normal for such a misunderstanding to happen. Chapter 695 - Chapter 695: An Old Friend Who Crossed Worlds, Huang Chapter 695: An Old Friend Who Crossed Worlds, Huang Wenyu (2) Translator: Henyee Translations ¡® Editor: Henyee Translations However, Huang Wenyu shook his head and said, ¡°No, Brother Chen, I need to excuse myself for a moment. I¡¯ve indeed seen some old friends here whom I haven¡¯t met for a long time.¡± With that, Huang Wenyu quickly walked towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Pei Zhenhao, noticing Huang Wenyu¡¯s actions, looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan with some surprise, saying, ¡°That is Huang Wenyu, the vice-leader of the West Ocean Commerce Alliance. Fellow Daoist Jiang and Shen, do you know him?¡± Eh? West Ocean Commerce Alliance? Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were surprised. It seemed that Huang Wenyu was doing well in the Astral Origin cultivation world. As he thought about it, Huang Wenyu had already arrived in front of Jiang Chengxuan and the others. He first cupped his hands towards Pei Zhenhao and greeted him. ¡°Fellow Daoist Pei.¡± Then, he looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. At this moment, the two of them did not play the guessing game with Huang Wenyu. Seeing this, they immediately smiled and cupped their fists. ¡°Brother Huang, long time no see. How are you now?¡± Upon hearing their words, Huang Wenyu¡¯s heart instantly surged with many emotions. However, he tried his best to maintain a calm expression and revealed a smile. ¡°It¡¯s indeed been a long time¡­¡± After exchanging a few pleasantries, Jiang Chengxuan said to Pei Zhenhao, ¡°Fellow Daoist Pei, I¡¯m sorry. We might need to excuse ourselves for a while.¡± Pei Zhenhao immediately nodded in understanding and smiled. ¡°As you wish, Daoist Jiang. If you need anything, you can look for me again. Jiang Chengxuan immediately smiled and nodded. A moment later. The three of them arrived at a relatively quiet corner. Huang Wenyu raised his hand and set up a soundproof barrier. Then, he looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan impatiently. ¡°Brother Jiang, Fairy Shen, why are you here in the Astral Origin cultivation world? How did you get here? Moreover. Where¡¯s my daughter, Ling¡¯er? How is she now? Do you know?¡± His rapid-fire questions reflected the turmoil in his heart. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could understand his feelings. So. They were waiting for Huang Wenyu to calm down before replying with a smile, ¡°Your daughter, Ling¡¯er, is with us now. Of course, when we say ¡®with us,¡¯ we don¡¯t mean that she came to the Astral Origin cultivation world with us but is staying with our Jiang family. Additionally, her cultivation has already broken through to Nascent Soul. You can rest assured. She is doing very well. As for how we ended up in the Astral Origin cultivation world, that¡¯s a long story. Let¡¯s find a time after the Dao Conference to sit down and talk about it in detail.¡± Indeed. Given the circumstances, it wasn¡¯t the right place to discuss these matters. Huang Wenyu, knowing that his daughter was safe and had even advanced to Nascent Soul, was overjoyed and satisfied. He hadn¡¯t even dreamed that his daughter, Huang Ling¡¯er, would one day step into Nascent Soul like him. After knowing this, he was no longer in a hurry, and his heart slowly calmed down. At that moment, two majestic and luxurious flying ships approached from the sky, one from the south and one from the north. The southern one belonged to the Changkong Holy Land, and the northern one to the Wuheng Holy Land. Both flying boats carried many Nascent Soul Perfected Lords, including several late-stage and even peak ones. Endless multicolored light shone forth from their bodies. Accompanied by immortal music and flowers, Their grandiose arrival instantly set them apart from the other cultivators present. Huang Wenyu immediately started explaining to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan about the Changkong Holy Land and the Wuheng Holy Land and what great deeds these two holy lands had done. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan listened. They also knew that Huang Wenyu had done this so that they could quickly understand the situation of the people present, as well as the structure of the Astral Origin cultivation world and the state of Tiancang. At this moment, with the arrival of the cultivators from the Changkong Holy Land and the Wuhen Holy Land, the Dao Discussion Conference finally officially began. The first to go on stage were naturally the cultivators from the two Holy Lands. Then, there were some Nascent Soul cultivators who were famous in the state of Tiancang. Lastly were the Nascent Soul independent cultivators of the state of Tiancang. However, it was undeniable that no one who could reach Nascent Soul was ordinary. Despite being independent, each of these cultivators had their unique strengths and capabilities. This conference lasted for several months. During this period. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan also went on stage and talked about their insights. Including Huang Wenyu and Pei Zhenhao, who had come with them. After the conference ended, what followed was the trading session among the Nascent Soul cultivators. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked around and realized that a Trade Fair of this level was meaningless to them. Almost nothing that those people took out was worthy of their attention. Even the items that the peak Nascent Soul cultivators from the Changkong Holy Land and the Wuhen Holy Land took out were still not worthy of their attention. Huang Wenyu noticed their lack of interest in the items being offered. This made him very puzzled. If Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan lacked the right items for exchange, they would have shown signs of regret or disappointment. However, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were very calm from the beginning to the end. This was very strange. Could it be that none of the items brought forth by so many people caught their attention? Despite his curiosity, Huang Wenyu refrained from asking further questions. As the trading session came to a close, another half month had passed. At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Huang Wenyu bid farewell to their acquaintances and found a place to sit down and talk. During this process, Huang Wenyu first recounted how he came to the Astral Origin cultivation world and his current situation. At the same time, he also expressed his longing for his hometown and daughter. In the past years, he had been looking for a way to return to the cultivation world of the Nine Essences. However, to his disappointment, after so many years, he still could not find a way to return. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t conceal anything and shared their own experiences, including some of the events that had transpired in the NineEssences cultivation world. After spending months together, they could confirm that Huang Wenyu had remained consistent with his past self and hadn¡¯t changed much. He still identified himself as a cultivator from the Nine Essences cultivation world, not having shifted his allegiance despite living in the Astral Origin cultivation world for many years. This was the main reason why Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were willing to share the purpose of their visit to this world with Huang Wenyu. After all, the matter concerned the repair of the Ascension Platform, and if leaked, the Soul Formation cultivators of the Astral Origin cultivation world Realm would go absolutely insane. Although Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were not afraid of any Soul Formation cultivator with their current strength, such a situation would undoubtedly bring significant obstacles and trouble to their quest for the Mystic Color Stone and the Celestial Flight Crystal. Huang Wenyu, on his part, could never have imagined that so much had happened in the Nine Essences cultivation world during his absence, including numerous tribulations and disasters. Such occurrences were almost unimaginable in the Astral Origin cultivation world. Chapter 696 - Chapter 696: Mystic Color Stone Appears Chapter 696: Mystic Color Stone Appears Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations According to Huang Wenyu, the Astral Origin cultivation world had not encountered any external threats for thousands of years. The cultivation world had developed in a relatively stable manner, except for the damaged Ascension Platform, which prevented Soul Formation cultivators from ascending properly. There had not been any significant trouble. Of course. What shocked Huang Wenyu the most was the current cultivation level of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. The couple had actually both broken through to Soul Formation. This let him finally understand why the two of them showed little interest in the Dao Discussion Conference. It¡¯s as if two PhDs entered a room full of elementary school students. The excitement and vigorous discussions about academic topics and precious items hardly mattered to them. After a long time. Huang Wenyu examined the patterns drawn by Jiang Chengxuan, which represented the Mystic Color Stone and Celestial Flight Crystal. He frowned deeply and, after some thought, shook his head, saying, ¡°I¡¯ve never seen or heard of the Mystic Color Stone and Celestial Flight Crystal in my many years with the West Ocean Commerce Alliance. However, I will pay close attention to these two items from now on. If there¡¯s any news, I¡¯ll inform you immediately.¡± ¡°Thankyou in advance.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had expected to hear this response from Huang Wenyu. Having Huang Wenyu as a source of information was still helpful in their search for the two items. ¡°By the way¡­¡± At that moment, Huang Wenyu seemed to have thought of something. He said to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, ¡°There¡¯s a large auction happening soon in Moonlight City. You must have heard about it, right?¡± ¡°Yes. Is there a problem?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded. Huang Wenyu continued, ¡°From what I¡¯ve gathered, the scale of this auction is expected to be larger than usual. The forces in charge of hosting this auction have also increased from the original two, the Changkong Holy Land and the Wuhen Holy Land. The other two are from the Xu Holy Land in the state of Guming and the Blue Ocean Holy Land in the state of Yuhe. Under such circumstances, we can go over and take a look. After all, the Mystic Color Stone and the Celestial Flight Crystal are both special materials. We can¡¯t easily find them anywhere else. What do you all think?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded. ¡°Although I don¡¯t think there will be anything truly valuable in an auction, But from what you said, it¡¯s more or less an opportunity. There¡¯s no harm in going over to take a look.¡± A few months later. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Huang Wenyu arrived in Moonlight City. It was the only city in the state of Tlancang co-managed by Changkong Holy Land and Wuheng Holy Land, making it one of the largest immortal cities in the state. The city, bathed in ethereal moonlight and wrapped in spiritual Qi, was a sight to behold, even for experienced cultivators like Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Walking through the city, they couldn¡¯t help but admire its grand scale and bustling activity. This Moonshine City could indeed be considered a super-large-scale immortal city. The scale, the number of people, and the facilities were rare even in their Nine Essences cultivation world. When their group walked into the auction venue held by Moonshine City this time, they noticed that the number of cultivators that came was simply to a terrifying extent. At a glance, there were no less than a hundred Nascent Soul cultivators. As for those at the Golden Core, Violet Palace, and Foundation Establishment, there were even more of them. Moreover, as time passed, the number of people entering the auction venue continued to increase. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could even sense that there were several auras that surpassed the Nascent Soul in a few corners of the auction venue. While others might not detect them, as late-stage Soul Formation Heavenly Lords, they were acutely aware of these presences upon entering. After the three of them sat down in their respective seats, in a private room far away from them. A middle-aged man sitting at the head of the table frowned. He turned to look at an old man in white beside him and said, ¡°Senior Brother Yang, did you sense anything just now?¡± When the white-robed old man he called Senior Brother Yang heard this, he could not help but reveal a faint smile and shake his head. ¡°I haven¡¯t sensed anything. But even if something was sensed, it¡¯s probably just the arrival of those other few individuals. We don¡¯t need to be overly concerned at this point.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± The middle-aged man nodded in agreement. Similar scenes appeared in the other private rooms of the auction. Time passed bit by bit. A few days later, an extremely penetrating bell rang. The entire auction venue immediately closed. Simultaneously, a graceful and stunningly beautiful Nascent Soul female cultivator descended slowly from the sky. She was the host of the first session of this auction, a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator named Fairy Tian Qing, hailing from the Changkong Holy Land. Yes. This auction, due to the participation of the Xu Holy Land and the Blue Sea Holy Land, was divided into four separate sessions. Chapter 697 - Chapter 697: Mystic Color Stone Appears (2) Chapter 697: Mystic Color Stone Appears (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Each session of the auction was to be hosted by Nascent Soul cultivators from the respective Holy Lands. The elegant Fairy Tian Qing from Changkong Holy Land was in charge of this first session. With her charming eyes sweeping over the audience, she smiled and said, ¡°Welcome to all the cultivators participating in the Moonlight City Auction. I am Tian Qing from the Changkong Holy Land, and I will be hosting this first session. Now, I officially declare the first session of this Moonlight City Auction to begin!¡± Whoosh¡ª As Tian Qing finished speaking, a dazzling beam of light descended from above the stage, illuminating the auction platform in front of her. As the light dissipated, a pahn-sized jade bottle appeared. Fairy Tian Qing cheerfully announced, ¡°The first item for auction, provided by our Changkong Holy Land, is the Nascent Soul Formation Pill.¡± ¡°Nascent Soul Formation Pill?¡± Upon hearing this name, all the Golden Core cultivators in the audience perked up, visibly excited. They clearly hadn¡¯t expected the first auction item to be such a valuable treasure. For a time, many people could not help but reveal excited expressions. Fairy Tian Qing continued with a smile, ¡°The starting price of the Nascent Soul Formation Pill is 10,000 top-grade spirit stones. Every increase in price must be no less than 1,000 spiritual stones.¡± ¡°20,000 top-grade spirit stones!¡± ¡°50,000 top-grade spirit stones!¡± Quickly, the bidding for the pill soared. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan glanced at it briefly but soon lost interest, as well as in the subsequent items that were presented. Just like that, time slowly passed. It was not until the third session, hosted by a Nascent Soul cultivator from the Xu Holy Land, that something caught their attention. The cultivator brought out a basketball-sized, multicolored stone, and Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s expressions suddenly tensed up. They were both stunned, not expecting to actually find what they needed at this kind of auction. Mystic Color Stone. It was the Mystic Color Stone that they were looking for! Moreover, it was more than twice the size they needed. ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, I will be hosting this third session of the auction,¡± announced the Nascent Soul cultivator from the Xu Holy Land, as he lifted the Mystic Color Stone. ¡°This item was obtained by our Xu family cultivator in a secret realm. It possesses immense Dharmic power conductivity, making it an ideal material for crafting Dharma treasures and even true treasures. The item doesn¡¯t have an official name yet, but I would like to call it the Refinement Stone. Those interested in crafting exceptional intrinsic Dharma treasures or true treasures may consider bidding for this item. The starting bid is 10,000 top-grade spirit stones, with each increment no less than 1,000 top-grade spirit stones.¡± As soon as the Xu family cultivator finished speaking, various cultivators in the audience started bidding. ¡°20,000 top-grade spirit stones!¡± ¡°30,000 top-grade spirit stones!¡± ¡°4.0,000 top-grade spirit stones!¡± Clearly, although there was some interest in this previously unseen item, it wasn¡¯t overwhelming. When the bidding reached 70,000 top-grade spirit stones, the number of bidders dwindled. It was then that Jiang Chengxuan suddenly declared, ¡°100,000 top-grade spirit stones!¡± Hearing his bid, those who were slowly increasing the price stopped. However, the Xu family cultivator on the auction stage frowned slightly and said again, ¡°100,000 top-grade spirit stones have been offered. Does anyone else want to bid higher?¡± No one spoke. This brought a slight smile to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face. Just now, he was even prepared to spend a lot of money. However, from the looks of it, he had been overthinking. Come to think of it, it made sense. It was already very good that such an item that no one had seen before could be auctioned for such a price. It seemed like he had a 90% chance of obtaining the Mystic Color Stone. However, what made Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan frown was that when the Xu family cultivator on the auction stage saw that no one was willing to continue bidding, he shot a look at a cultivator below the stage not far away. The cultivator understood and immediately said, ¡°120,000 top-grade spirit stones! I bid 120,000!¡± Hearing that person¡¯s voice, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s faces immediately darkened. The Xu family cultivator¡¯s subtle gesture might have gone unnoticed by others, even by late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, but not by them, who were in the late-stage of Soul Formation. The only thing they could not be sure of now was whether the other party was doing this to take the opportunity to earn more spirit stones or if he had other motives. Or perhaps, the Mystic Color Stone was just a bait. Regardless of the motive, since the Mystic Color Stone had been presented, it could not be retracted. Jiang Chengxuan decisively bid, ¡°150,000 top-grade spirit stones!¡± The Xu family cultivator on stage perked up at Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s bid of 150,000 top-grade spirit stones, immediately announcing, ¡°150,000 top-grade spirit stones have been bid by the previous cultivator! Is there anyone who wishes to bid higher?¡± ¡°200,000 top-grade spirit stones!¡± Soon, the hooked-nose man who had previously bid spoke up again, raising the price. This excited the Xu family cultivator on the stage even more, and his gaze kept shifting towards Jiang Chengxuan and his group. Now, even Huang Wenyu next to them sensed something amiss. ¡°Daoist Jiang, something doesn¡¯t seem right.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°There¡¯s indeed something wrong, but so what? ¡°Since they¡¯ve already taken it out, I don¡¯t care what their intentions are. Don¡¯t even think about taking it back.¡± As he spoke, a cold smile appeared on his face. Then, he said again, ¡°I bid one million top-grade spirit stones!¡± ¡°What?¡± When Jiang Chengxuan said this, many people present could not help but reveal shocked expressions. One million top-grade spirit stones, what kind of concept was that? If this was converted into ordinary spirit stones, it would be a total of 100 million. Who would bid so lavishly? Initially, everyone thought that a bid of a few hundred thousand was already extravagant, but no one expected someone to raise it to one million. Unexpectedly, someone raised the price to a million high-grade spirit stones. Even the Xu family cultivator on stage was momentarily stunned, not anticipating such a high bid. If their own people continued to bid, it would become obvious to any discerning person that something abnormal was happening. However, before the auction, the family ancestor had strictly instructed that the Refinement Stone was specifically for testing purposes and must not be actually sold. Damn it! What to do now? For a moment, the Xu family cultivator in charge of hosting the auction broke out in cold sweat. Back in the private booth, the white-robed old man looked at the situation below and could not help but sneer at the middle-aged man beside him. ¡°Junior Brother Yao, after so many years, I didn¡¯t expect the Xu family to still be the same as before. They haven¡¯t changed at all.¡± They¡¯re still up to their old tricks, using unknown items to fish for bids and then resorting to underhanded tactics. They¡¯re the reason our holy lands have a tarnished reputation.¡± With a dismissive tone, he added, ¡°Forget it this time. Next time, our Changkong Holy Land must not collaborate with the Xu family on this kind of occasion again.¡± Chapter 698 - Chapter 698: Humiliating the Xu Family Chapter 698: Humiliating the Xu Family Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing the white-robed elder¡¯s words, the middle-aged man referred to as Junior Brother Yao immediately nodded in agreement. ¡°Indeed, the Xu family¡¯s behavior is too unsightly. As a dignified Soul Formation family, they still engage in these disgraceful acts, shaming all of us in the Soul Formation Holy Lands.¡± As he spoke, a playful smirk appeared on Junior Brother Yao¡¯s face. ¡°This time, I¡¯m really curious to see how that young Xu family member will handle the situation.¡± Meanwhile, the Xu family cultivator on the auction stage, left with no choice, reluctantly turned his gaze towards the hooked-nose man. Torn between being suspected of collusion and disobeying his family ancestor¡¯s instructions, he chose the latter. The hooked-nose man quickly understood the Xu family cultivator¡¯s silent message. As soon as he caught the Xu family cultivator¡¯s glance, he turned his gaze towards Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s group, his face showing a cold sneer. He suddenly said, ¡°I¡¯m determined to get this item. I¡¯ll bid 1.1 million high-grade spirit stones!¡± Although his words did not contain explicit threats, everyone present was no fool. They could clearly hear the underlying message: whoever dares to compete with him for the Refinement Stone would face a relentless feud. Unfortunately for him, both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan seemed to take his words as mere bluster. At this moment, not even the ancestor of the Xu family Holy Land would be able to take back the Mystic Color Stone they had put up for auction. Jiang Chengxuan, with an air of nonchalance, slowly raised five fingers towards the stage. ¡°Five hundred million top-grade spirit stones!¡± BOOM! The entire auction hall was now truly abuzz. Spending five billion spirit stones on an unknown Refinement Stone seemed incredibly wasteful. Even the white-robed elder and Junior Brother Yao in the private booth were taken aback. ¡°Interesting.¡± The white-robed elder said with a smile on his face. ¡°I wonder which family he belongs to. But this time, the Xu family is really in trouble.¡± Indeed. At this moment, the Xu family cultivator could no longer maintain his composure. His expression was extremely ugly. However, on such an occasion, he had no choice but to try his best to suppress his emotions. He turned his head towards the hooked-nose man, his eyes clearly signaling him to continue bidding. The hooked-nose man felt a chill down his spine. What was going on with the guy who was bidding against him? At this point, couldn¡¯t he tell? He was really going to offend the Xu family. ¡°Six¡­ six hundred million top-grade spirit stones.¡± Left with no choice, the hooked-nose man had to keep bidding against his will. ¡°One hundred million top-grade spirit stones!¡± However, what changed the expressions of both the hooked-nose man and the Xu family cultivator was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s continued calm bidding. It was as if what he was shouting now was not 10 million high-grade spirit stones that were comparable to a billion spirit stones, but only 1,000 ordinary spirit stones. This made the hooked-nose man hesitant to continue this dangerous game. Fortunately, at this moment, a voice transmission entered the ears of him and the Xu family cultivators on the auction stage. It made their tense nerves instantly relax. In a luxurious private room, a young man full of arrogance suddenly smashed a jade cup in his hand. This person, Xu Hailong, was the leader of the Xu family¡¯s delegation and a peak Nascent Soul cultivator. In addition, he also had an identity that made all the Xu family members envious. He was a direct descendant of the Xu family¡¯s ancestor, though separated by many generations. His exceptional talent in cultivation had earned him the special attention and nurturing of the ancestor himself. When he was at Foundation Establishment, his ancestor valued him and brought him along to nurture him. Now, Xu Hailong had become the leader of the new generation of the Xu family. The transmission message to the hooked-nose man and the Xu family cultivator came from Xu Hailong. Now, with a cold and furious expression, he turned to an elder beside him and ordered sharply, ¡°Find out the identities of those people! Unless they plan to stay in Moonlight City for the rest of their lives, I want them dead in the streets the moment they leave!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Hearing Xu Hailong¡¯s order, the old man immediately bowed and accepted the order. Soon, his figure disappeared from the private room. Simultaneously, at the auction site, Jiang Chengxuan finally acquired the Mystic Color Stone after no further bids were placed. Despite the Xu family¡¯s notorious disregard for rules, they were not so bold as to blatantly break auction rules in front of so many witnesses, especially those from the other three holy lands. The other three holy lands would definitely not allow them to do that. Holding the Mystic Color Stone, Jiang Chengxuan felt a sense of anticipation. Although he knew it was unlikely, the appearance of the Mystic Color Stone gave him hope that the Celestial Flight Crystal might also show up. After all, there is no harm in hoping. Chapter 699 - Chapter 699: Humiliating the Xu Family (2) Chapter 699: Humiliating the Xu Family (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Shen Ruyan was visibly in a good mood as well. No matter what, the fact that they were able to obtain the Mystic Color Stone already made this trip a worthwhile trip. At the very least, they had already obtained half of the materials needed to repair the Ascension Platform. It could be said to be a good start. On the other hand, Huang Wenyu, who was standing beside them, had a helpless and bitter smile on his face. This was because he knew very well that after this matter, with the Xu family¡¯s usual style, they would definitely launch a full investigation on the three of them. While Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan might not be concerned, Huang Wenyu¡¯s status was almost certain to be compromised, meaning he would likely have to abandon his position as the vice-leader of West Ocean Commerce Alliance and join the couple. Not that he would have any reluctance or complaints about it. In fact, being able to find the Mystic Color Stone and help his hometown repair the Ascension Platform was something he was very willing and hoped to see. The reason why he had such complicated emotions was because in the past, the leader of the West Ocean Commerce Alliance, Zheng Hengyu, had treated him well and valued him very much. If the others wanted to become the vice leader, they had to be at least at the seventh level of Nascent Soul. However, he, Huang Wenyu, was only at the fifth level of Nascent Soul and had taken on the position of the vice-leader of the West Ocean Commerce Alliance. It was obvious how much Zheng Hengyu valued him. As for whether his commerce alliance would be targeted by the Xu family¡­ This might be possible, but Huang Wenyu wasn¡¯t really worried. That was because the leader of the West Ocean Commerce Alliance, Zheng Hengyu, was also a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord. Under such circumstances, even if the Xu family wanted to target the West Ocean Commerce Alliance, they wouldn¡¯t go overboard. At most, they would ask the West Ocean Commerce Alliance to give them an explanation or hand over Huang Wenyu. However, at that time, Huang Wenyu would have already taken the initiative to leave the West Ocean Commerce Alliance. Even if the Xu family wanted to do something about this, they would not have much of a chance. As if sensing Huang Wenyu¡¯s thoughts, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t comfort him. Instead, he said in an apologetic tone, ¡°I¡¯m really sorry, Brother Huang. I¡¯ve implicated you in this matter.¡± Hearing this, Huang Wenyu sighed. He could not help but shake his head with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s nothing. I¡¯m just a passerby here. I just hope that you won¡¯t forget my help when we go back.¡± Huang Wenyu¡¯s words, laced with a hint of jest, instantly drew laughter from Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. The auction continued. However, many people present could clearly sense that the Xu family cultivator on the auction stage was not in a good state. Especially when compared with the other two auctioneers, the Xu family cultivator¡¯s performance was even more disappointing. In such a manner, the auction segment that belonged to the Xu family ended. However, not long after stepping down from the stage, the Xu family cultivator seemed to have received a task and started walking towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. This unexpected move surprised some of the people, while others who were aware of the Xu family¡¯s reputation and the situation at hand showed expressions of anticipation for the drama to unfold. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan slightly raised their eyebrows, already understanding the other party¡¯s intention. At that moment, they didn¡¯t wait for the other party to walk closer, nor did they have any intention of saving the other party any face. They directly said indifferently to the other party, ¡°If you¡¯re here to take back that stone, I¡¯m afraid that¡¯s not going to happen. Since the Xu family chose to auction it off, you must be prepared for it to be sold. Or are you saying that the Xu family can¡¯t stand to lose? Are you planning to use force or threats if you don¡¯t get your way?¡± Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t lower his voice, so almost everyone present heard his words. This led to a variety of expressions in the crowd, with many people looking towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan with both surprise and intrigue. ¡°They really are fearless,¡± some thought. ¡°To say such things openly in front of so many people, they¡¯re literally trampling the Xu family¡¯s pride underfoot.¡± Even the white-robed elder and Junior Brother Yao in a private room were momentarily taken aback upon hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s bold words. Soon, they soon burst into laughter. Junior Brother Yao said, ¡°The Xu family has truly lost face this time. I wonder how their old ancestor will react once he hears of this.¡± The white-robed elder smiled and said, ¡°Reaction? Needless to say, it must be that of anger. I¡¯m now quite interested in the identities and backgrounds of these two people. Why don¡¯t we get someone to investigate their backgrounds? While the two of them were talking, the Xu family¡¯s auctioneer¡¯s face was already ashen. Indeed. He had received a message from Xu Hailong, instructing him to retrieve the Refinement Stone from Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan by any means necessary, be it enticement or threats, before the auction¡¯s end. However, what the Xu family¡¯s auctioneer did not expect was that Jiang Chengxuan would directly reveal his true intentions in front of so many people. Moreover, it was in such an unequivocal manner. Thinking of this, the Xu family auctioneer couldn¡¯t hold back any longer. His eyes suddenly blazed with a bone-chilling murderous intent, and he coldly said to Jiang Chengxuan and the others, word by word: ¡°How dare you slander our Xu family? Do you really think we Xu family won¡¯t dare to do anything to you in this auction?¡± ¡®Well¡­¡¯ Hearing the Xu family auctioneer¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes finally narrowed. A dangerous aura was slowly being emitted from his body. As a Heavenly Lord, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s tolerance had its limits If a clown kept annoying him like a fly and kept buzzing in his ear, he wouldn¡¯t tolerate it. However, before Jiang Chengxuan could explode, a female auctioneer from the Blue Ocean Holy Land on the auction stage in the distance immediately said coldly, ¡°Xu Chuanping, if you continue to disrupt the order of the auction, don¡¯t blame me for having you thrown out.¡± As she spoke, the female auctioneer from the Blue Ocean Holy Land emitted a powerful aura, characteristic of a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, firmly locking onto Xu Chuanping not far from Jiang Chengxuan and his group. This made Xu Chuanping¡¯s previously murderous expression instantly stiffen. Caught between a rock and a hard place, he awkwardly stood there, ultimately choosing to leave resentfully after giving Jiang Chengxuan and his companions a final cold glance. Simultaneously, the female auctioneer from the stage cast an apologetic look towards Jiang Chengxuan and his group, saying, ¡°My fellow Daoists over there, I¡¯m really sorry. I sincerely apologize for what just happened. As compensation, if you bid and win any item later, no matter the final price of the item, I will offer you a 50% discount.¡± As soon as she finished speaking, many cultivators present could not help but reveal shocked expressions. They had never expected the Blue Ocean Holy Land to do such a thing. This immediately formed a sharp contrast with the Xu family¡¯s actions just now. For a time, many cultivators present had a good impression of the Blue Ocean Holy Land and the female auctioneer. Chapter 700 - Chapter 700: A Heavy Blow to the Xu Family Ancestor Chapter 700: A Heavy Blow to the Xu Family Ancestor Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan, along with his group, respectfully nodded to the female auctioneer. However, the subsequent auction items failed to catch their interest. There was no trace of the Celestial Flight Crystal. This situation continued until the end of the auction. Ignoring everyone¡¯s stares, Jiang Chengxuan and his group left the auction hall and headed towards the outskirts of Moonlight City. Since their enemies were already holding a grudge against them and sought to take back the Mystic Color Stone from them, Jiang Chengxuan decided to give them an opportunity. After all, he was quite curious about how the Xu family had obtained the Mystic Color Stone in the first place. He could use this opportunity to ask them properly. Their departure from the auction hall did not go unnoticed and sparked much curiosity and speculation. People couldn¡¯t understand where Jiang Chengxuan and his group got such courage. They had just offended the Xu family, and now they were choosing to leave Moonlight City. Did they have a death wish? Even the Xu family did not expect Jiang Chengxuan and his team to leave Moonlight City at this time. They were even prepared to stay in Moonlight City for a long time. In the end¡­ Xu Chuanping asked Xu Hailong, ¡°Elder Hailong, those people actually chose to leave Moonlight City at this time. Should we¡­?¡± He didn¡¯t say the rest, but whether it was Xu Hailong or the others from the Xu family, they clearly understood the meaning behind his words. Xu Hailong¡¯s eyes were cold. His gaze seemed to be able to penetrate the void and landed on Jiang Chengxuan and the other two who were flying out of Moonlight City. Suddenly, he said leisurely, ¡°Of course. Since they are so eager to court death, why should we hesitate? Once they leave Moonlight City, we¡¯ll follow them. I want to see what they¡¯re up to. I also want to know who has given them such audacity to challenge my Xu family.¡± A moment later. Jiang Chengxuan and the other two had already completely left the range of Moonlight City. Not long after flying away, they clearly sensed several powerful auras rapidly pursuing them from behind. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and the others simply stopped and turned around. Seeing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s group stop, Xu Hailong and his men, who were rapidly approaching, were momentarily taken aback, sensing something amiss. However, since things had come to this, it was too late to stop now. So, Xu Hailong and his group further accelerated their pace. In no time, both parties were facing each other from a few hundred meters apart. For Nascent Soul cultivators, this distance was negligible. Xu Hailong and the Xu family cultivators around him prepared for battle, ready to confront Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s group. However, at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan spoke first. ¡°The Xu family, right? Since you¡¯ve come, it means that our previous encounter at the auction isn¡¯t settled yet. Let¡¯s be straightforward. I have one question for you. If you cooperate and answer, we can consider this matter resolved. Otherwise, I¡¯m afraid all of you here today will have to learn a harsh lesson.¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words left the Xu family cultivators dumbfounded. What was happening? They were the ones who initiated the confrontation, but now it seemed like Jiang Chengxuan was the one actively seeking trouble. Moreover, the other party looked calm and confident. What was going on? Did they really believe that just the three of them could stand against all of them? Some of the cultivators who were watching from afar looked at each other in confusion. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words were just too bizarre. Was he confident or simply arrogant? Before the onlookers could ponder further, Xu Hailong¡¯s expression suddenly turned cold. ¡°How arrogant! I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about, but I do know that our Xu family has lost a precious item. Just now, a cultivator from the Xu family who is proficient in divination deduced that the thing that our Xu family lost is on you. ¡°Now, let me ask you, are you going to hand that thing over to us obediently, or do you want us to personally take it back from you?¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Xu Hailong¡¯s words caused the expressions of the distant onlookers to turn strange. Indeed, this was the true style of the Xu family. Even without any justification, they would create a reason. Even if it meant making up lies or distorting facts, they always positioned themselves on the ¡°righteous¡± side. ¡°Husband¡­¡± Shen Ruyan suddenly turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan. Honestly, she was quite disgusted by the Xu family¡¯s behavior. Facing such a person, no matter what you said, it would be useless. Jiang Chengxuan also didn¡¯t expect such a response from the Xu family. He chuckled scornfully and nodded at Shen Ruyan. ¡°Since they¡¯re courting death, there¡¯s no need to be polite with them.¡± Chapter 701 - Chapter 701: A Heavy Blow to the Xu Family Ancestor (2) Chapter 701: A Heavy Blow to the Xu Family Ancestor (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Later on, we might as well ask their ancestor directly.¡± ¡°That¡¯s better,¡± Shen Ruyan replied with a smile. Shen Ruyan suddenly smiled and nodded. In the next moment, she stepped forward decisively. One step, two steps, three steps¡­ With each step she took, her aura soared. The previously clear and cloudless sky began to churn with dark clouds, brewing a storm, after Shen Ruyan took three steps. Silver lightning streaked across the sky, gathering overhead like a harbinger of doom. An overwhelming sense of terror descended upon everyone present. Even those observing from afar were caught in this fearsome aura, their expressions turning into sheer panic. ¡°What¡­ what¡¯s happening here?¡± they wondered, faces pale with shock. At this moment, everyone could clearly feel the immense power emanating from Shen Ruyan in the sky. She seemed like a divine entity bringing about destruction, instilling an indescribable fear in their hearts. ¡°Soul¡­ Soul Formation Heavenly Lord!¡± Someone finally managed to utter these words. The situation had become clear to everyone there ¨C if they hadn¡¯t guessed the identity of their adversary by now, they would be hopelessly stupid. Including the cultivators from the Xu family, everyone¡¯s expressions changed drastically. Xu Hailong¡¯s face, in particular, turned ghostly pale. No one there knew better than him how terrifying a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord could be. At this point, he truly wished he could claim that it was all a misunderstanding. But he dared not. The unfolding events made it clear what had really happened. Pretending ignorance in front of a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord would be akin to courting death. Boom! Suddenly, a thunderous explosion echoed from the stormy clouds, instantly causing Xu Hailong and the other Xu family cultivators to flush red. They staggered, spewing mouthfuls of fresh blood. And all this was merely the result of Shen Ruyan¡¯s mere presence. She hadn¡¯t even made a move yet. But she had already severely injured all the Xu family cultivators. ¡°Fellow Daoist, show mercy!¡± However, at this moment, a figure suddenly flew over from the distant sky. Before he arrived, a terrifying aura that was like a mountain and a sea had already swarmed over. It was clearly another Soul Formation Heavenly Lord. ¡°Great-grandfather!¡± Xu Hailong, who was originally pale and heavily injured, immediately revealed a pleasantly surprised expression when he saw the figure rushing over from afar. The figure was none other than Xu Kunming, the ancestor of the Xu family. However, Shen Ruyan paid no heed to Xu Kunming¡¯s arrival. The oppressive force she exerted on Xu Hailong and the others remained undiminished. On the contrary, with the appearance of Xu Kunming, the violent might of the lightning involuntarily became even more frightening. ¡°Arghh!¡± Xu Hailong and the others once again spewed out blood violently. The approaching Xu Kunming¡¯s expression darkened as he angrily rebuked, ¡°Fellow Daoist, isn¡¯t it too much to vent your anger on these juniors?¡± ¡°Too much?¡± Shen Ruyan remained unaffected by his words. With a cold smirk, she retorted, ¡°Are you the Xu family¡¯s ancestor? Why don¡¯t you mention how your juniors offended me earlier? Instead, you choose to focus on me bullying the young. Fine then, I¡¯ll have a proper discussion with you, the Xu family¡¯s ancestor.¡± As she finished speaking, Shen Ruyan suddenly extended two fingers, forming a sword-like gesture, and lightly slashed towards the incoming Xu Kunming. Shriek¡ª Instantly, a horrifying sword light, wrapped in endless thunder, shot out from Shen Ruyan¡¯s fingers. The terrifying power directly ripped apart the space in front of her, creating dark spatial rifts. Seeing this, all the cultivators who were watching from afar could not help but be shocked. A Soul Formation Heavenly Lord was indeed a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord. A casual attack actually carried the power to tear space apart. ¡°Senior Brother Yang¡­¡± On the other side. Junior Brother Yao looked at the scene in front of him and could not help but have a solemn expression. He turned to look at the white-robed old man beside him. The white-robed old man was no longer as relaxed as he was in the auction room. At this moment, his expression was almost the same as Junior Brother Yao¡¯s. His face was filled with seriousness. ¡°It seems Old Xu has really hit a wall this time.¡± BOOM! As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Kunming took out a huge furnace. The entire furnace was dark gold in color. As the light circulated, it immediately gave people the illusion that it was invulnerable to fire and water and that swords and spears could not manage it. However, to everyone¡¯s surprise, when Shen Ruyan¡¯s thunderous sword light collided with the dark gold furnace, the furnace vibrated violently. In the next moment, its glowing light abruptly extinguished. There was a rumble. With a thunderous sound, the entire dark gold furnace was sent flying thousands of miles away by Shen Ruyan¡¯s sword light, eventually crashing into a giant peak, turning it into a cloud of dust and debris. Xu Kunming himself was also shaken by the collision. His forward charge turned into an uncontrollable retreat, and his complexion alternated between shades of green, red, and white. Eventually, he couldn¡¯t hold back and spewed out a mouthful of fresh blood. All it took was one strike, just one. The blow, delivered by a casual hand, had severely wounded Xu Kunming, who was also a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord. This raised the question: how terrifying must her true strength be? Many spectators widened their eyes and dropped their jaws in disbelief. Junior Brother Yao and the white-robed old man could not help but look at each other. They could see the shock in each other¡¯s eyes. One had to know that Xu Kunming, who had been severely injured by Shen Ruyan, was on par with them. Since the other party could injure him in one strike, didn¡¯t that mean that if the other party faced them, she could also injure them in one strike? This realization shifted their mood from one of amusement to a grave sense of emergency. However, compared to Junior Brother Yao and the old man in white, Xu Hailong, Xu Chuanping, and the other Xu Family cultivators felt as if they had fallen into an abyss. They had not expected their ancestor to be defeated so quickly by Shen Ruyan. Although neither had used their full strength in the brief exchange, it was clear that Shen Ruyan¡¯s power surpassed that of the Xu family¡¯s ancestor. Now, the Xu family members wondered how they could continue this confrontation. Shen Ruyan, however, was indifferent to their concerns. Facing Xu Kunming, whose expression had turned quite ugly, she spoke calmly, ¡°Xu family¡¯s ancestor, let¡¯s hear it. How do you plan to resolve this matter?¡± Hearing Shen Ruyan¡¯s words, Xu Kunming¡¯s face darkened again. He was furious, but on the surface, he looked at Shen Ruyan and said in a deep voice, ¡°What do you want?¡± Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t mince words. ¡°Tell me how you acquired that Refinement Stone. And a friendly warning: don¡¯t try any tricks, or all your Xu family descendants here will be annihilated.¡± As she spoke, the thunderbolts in the sky gathered around Xu Hailong and the others, poised to strike. The terrifying aura made it clear that Shen Ruyan could, at any moment, fulfill her threat of obliterating them all. This was a scenario none of the Xu family members, who had come to Moonlight City, could have anticipated. Xu Kunming was also taken aback, surprised that Shen Ruyan was also after the Refinement Stone. Chapter 703 - Chapter 703: Xu Kunmings Fall, The Xu Family Comes Chapter 703: Xu Kunming¡¯s Fall, The Xu Family Comes After the West Ocean Commerce Alliance (2) Translator: Henyee Translations . Editor. Henyee Translations Now, the situation had spiraled out of control. Shen Ruyan was no longer interested in playing games. Even if it meant making enemies with the Xu family, she was determined to utterly defeat Xu Kunming. BOOM! Suddenly, a battle-axe flew out of Xu Kunming¡¯s mouth. It grew larger in the wind, quickly becoming thousands of feet in size. It collided fiercely with Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Lightning Immortal Slayer. Swoosh! However, the expected violent collision did not occur. in the moment Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Lightning Immortal Slayer clashed with Xu Kunming¡¯s battle axe, its razor-sharp sword light sliced through the axe s mystical aura as easily as a knife through butter. With a clang, the axe fell. Xu Kunming was shaken to his core. A mouthful of blood spewed out as fear filled his eyes. He shouted, ¡°Mercy, Fairy! I¡­¡± Shriek- Before he could finish his plea, Shen Ruyan¡¯s sword swept across his body. A bloodline quickly appeared on Xu Kunming¡¯s forehead. He stood motionless, and after a short moment, his body split into two charred halves and fell from the sky. A spiritual Qi tsunami suddenly surged in the sky. However, the entire scene was deathly silent. Everyone stood in awe. Their minds were buzzing. A Soul Formation Heavenly Lord had died just like that. Junior Brother Yao and the old man in white could not help but gasp. They knew Xu Kunming couldn¡¯t match Shen Ruyan, but they hadn¡¯t expected the gap to be so vast. Just one exchange of Dharma treasures, and Xu Kunming was defeated. Where did these two come from? They had never been seen before in the Astral Origin cultivation world. It was only at this moment that Junior Brother Yao and the white-robed old man noticed this problem. They couldn¡¯t help but look at each other. Whoosh¡ª However, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had no intention of staying any longer. Shen Ruyan put away Xu Kunming¡¯s storage ring and left with Jiang Chengxuan and Huang Wenyu. Splash! Not long after the three of them left, the originally silent place suddenly became lively. The onlookers were in a frenzy, discussing what had just unfolded. Meanwhile, messages spread rapidly throughout the Astral Origin cultivation world, causing a stir. The death of a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord was enough to shock the entire Astral Origin cultivation world. Especially since this was the first time in thousands of years that a Soul Formation cultivator had died in the hands of other Soul Formation cultivators. This kind of news was even more shocking. The Xu family. Xu Kuntian, one of the two Soul Formation ancestors of the Xu family, looked at the message in his communication jade talisman with a face ashen with shock. He could never have imagined that his cousin, also a Soul Formation ancestor of the Xu family, Xu Kunming, would fall, especially at the hands of someone whose name they didn¡¯t even know. ¡°Haishan, if I remember correctly, one of those three people is the vice leader of the West Ocean Commerce Alliance, right?¡± Xu Kuntian asked a middle-aged man standing below him. The man, the current head of the Xu family and a cultivator with the seventh level of Nascent Soul, respectfully nodded, ¡°Yes, according to our investigation, one of those three is indeed the vice leader of the West Ocean Commerce Alliance, named Huang Wenyu. ¡°Huang Wenyu, huh?¡± Xu Kuntian¡¯s face darkened. ¡°Send a message to the West Ocean Commerce Alliance in my name, telling them they need to give the Xu family an explanation for this incident, or else they can forget about passing through Xu family territory in the future. Forget it. I¡¯ll personally make a trip to the West Ocean Commerce Alliance.¡± With that, Xu Kuntian¡¯s figure had already disappeared from the Xu family. West Ocean Commerce Alliance. Zheng Hengyu, the current leader of the Alliance, was entertaining several Soul Formation cultivators, including Junior Brother Yao and the white-robed elder. They had come to inquire about the incident involving the three individuals, one of whom was Huang Wenyu, a member of their Alliance. During this period, Huang Wenyu had already announced to the outside world that he had officially left the West Ocean Commerce Alliance. However, to everyone¡¯s surprise, Zheng Hengyu, the Alliance Leader, rejected Huang Wenyu1 s proposal. Moreover, he claimed that he would always save the position of the vice-leader for Huang Wenyu. As such, the West Ocean Commerce Alliance naturally became the center of attention. At that moment, Zheng Hengyu was talking to the white-clothed old man and the others. Just at that moment, an extremely ferocious aura suddenly came from the distant sky. Accompanying this was a loud shout filled with anger. ¡°Zheng Hengyu, hand over Huang Wenyu. Otherwise, your West Ocean Commerce Alliance can forget about passing through my Xu family¡¯s territory in the future!¡± The newcomer was Xu Kuntian from the Xu family, who had not bothered to conceal his aura. His words were heard by everyone in the West Ocean Commerce Alliance, sparking anger among many cultivators. However, given Xu Kuntian¡¯s status as a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord, no one dared to openly retort him. They believed that their Alliance Leader, Zheng Hengyu, would definitely not remain silent in the face of such a threat. In fact, Zheng Hengyu didn¡¯t disappoint them. He first apologized to the white-robed old man and the others. Then, he quickly dashed outside and, upon seeing the fiercely approaching Xu Kuntian, immediately furrowed his brows and said, ¡°Xu Kuntian, running wild in my West Ocean Commerce Alliance, are you out of your mind? If you are so capable, why don¡¯t you go after the person who killed your cousin instead of picking a fight with me? Do you think the West Ocean Commerce Alliance and I, Zheng Hengyu, are particularly easy to bully?¡± As he spoke, Zheng Hengyu¡¯s own formidable aura surged up, clashing with the aura emanating from Xu Kuntian. Boom, boom, boom! Huge rumbles echoed in the sky, drawing shocked gazes from the surrounding passersby cultivators. ¡°That¡­ That is? Xu Kuntian, the ancestor of the Xu family, and Zheng Hengyu, the leader of the West Ocean Commerce Alliance!¡± Soon, the identities of the two were recognized. Given the recent event of Xu Kunming¡¯s death, some quickly connected the dots, and their faces changed dramatically, wondering if a major battle was about to ensue between Xu Kuntian and Zheng Hengyu. If so, that would really be¡­ Xu Kuntian hadn¡¯t expected such a tough stance from Zheng Hengyu right from the start. This caused his expression to darken. Ignoring Zheng Hengyu¡¯s words, Xu Kuntian stared intently at him and said each word deliberately: ¡± Zheng Hengyu, are you going to hand over Huang Wenyu or not? Or does your West Ocean Commerce Alliance really want to be at endless war with my Xu family?¡± ¡°Puff!¡± Zheng Hengyu¡¯s face revealed a scornful sneer. ¡°An endless war? Xu Kuntian, you really overestimate yourself. Just you? Your Xu family? Let me see what you, Xu Kuntian, are capable of to dare threaten me with an endless war!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Zheng Hengyu suddenly formed a seal with both hands. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! Instantly, the void trembled. Immediately after, whistling scarlet tornados suddenly appeared around him. Moreover, each was accompanied by streaks of gold and silver lightning, exuding a terrifying might. Rumble! The sound was like thunder rolling through the air. The crimson tornadoes quickly merged into one, growing to a thousand feet, then three thousand, and finally five thousand feet, sweeping toward Xu Kuntian with an unparalleled destructive force! Chapter 704 - Chapter 704: Mystic Night Secret Realm, Is It a Dream? Chapter 704: Mystic Night Secret Realm, Is It a Dream? Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°You..,!¡± Seeing this, Xu Kuntian¡¯s pupils instantly constricted. Obviously, he¡¯d never imagined that Zheng Hengyu would actually make a move so decisively. Moreover, his opening move was his famed technique, the Firestorm. Not daring to be careless, a Divine Saber Dharma Form appeared behind Xu Kuntian. A giant wielding a heavenly saber faced the sweeping crimson tornado and struck it fiercely. Boom! A massive, nuclear-explosion-like halo instantly rose between heaven and earth, spreading across tens of thousands of miles. Everything in the surroundings that was affected by it instantly turned into nothingness. In the center of it, there was a twisted black hole that was rapidly shrinking. It was the space that had been shattered by their attacks. Thump, thump, thump! At this moment, Xu Kuntian in mid-air was forced to retreat repeatedly. Even the heavenly saber Dharma Form behind him became blurry. In contrast, Zheng Hengyu seemed much more composed. Aside from some disheveled clothing, he appeared largely unaffected. This disparity made Xu Kuntian¡¯s face turn ugly. Zheng Hengyu¡¯s strength was clearly a notch above his own. Even the white-robed elder and others who had come to watch were slightly surprised. They hadn¡¯t expected Zheng Hengyu¡¯s strength to have increased so much over the years. Just as they exchanged glances, contemplating stepping in to mediate, unexpectedly, at this moment, an extremely vast and boundless light suddenly rose from a place extremely far away from them. The light covered the sky for millions of miles. Almost most of the cultivators saw such a spectacular phenomenon. It was impossible for Zheng Hengyu, Xu Kuntian, the white-robed elder, and others of their caliber not to notice such a spectacle. Their expressions turned extremely grave at this moment. Zheng Hengyu and the white-robed old man seemed to have recognized the reason for this phenomenon. Their expressions were solemn, and they could not help but be a little excited. Heavenly Lord Fusheng from Wuhen Holy Land looked at the two of them and asked. ¡°Fellow Daoists, do you know what that is?¡± Hearing his words, Xu Kuntian, Junior Brother Yao and the others all turned their gazes toward them. After exchanging a glance, it was the white-robed elder who spoke up. ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, what has appeared now should be the legendary Mystic Night Secret Realm.¡± ¡°Mystic Night Secret Realm?¡± Hearing this name, the expressions of several people were visibly surprised. Evidently, they had never heard of such a secret realm before. Zheng Hengyu then explained, ¡°Mystic Night Secret Realm is an independent realm created by the Huangshen Holy Land two thousand years ago.¡± The mention of the Huangshen Holy Land instantly made everyone¡¯s expression tense. Clearly, they were all familiar with the name of this holy land from two thousand years ago. Heavenly Lord Fusheng seemed to have thought of something and suddenly said, ¡°Huangshen Holy Land, are you saying the Mystic Night Secret Realm you mentioned was created by the first master of the Huangshen Holy Land?¡± These words immediately caused the expressions of everyone present to change. They too had thought of the same person ¨C the founder of the Huangshen Holy Land, Huang Xuanji, also known as Divine Lord Huang. Yes. Back then, his cultivation had already reached Void Returning. However, the rules of heaven and earth were different at that time. Even if one ascended to Void Returning, they could still stay in the lower realm for a considerable time, unlike now where anyone above Soul Formation could not stay in the worlds of the lower realm. Once they appeared in the lower realm, they would immediately be rejected by the world until they were expelled. If what they were witnessing was indeed a realm created by Huang Xuanji, then¡­ Unconsciously, the few of them looked at each other. They saw the uncontrollable excitement in each other¡¯s eyes. Opportunity, a tremendous opportunity! At this moment, whether it was Zheng Hengyu, Xu Kuntian, or the white-robed elder and others, they all had one thought in mind. They must enter the secret realm. No matter what, they could not miss this opportunity. BOOM! Instantly, several figures transformed into majestic and vast streams of light, rushing towards the source of the luminous phenomenon. At the same time, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who had just finished checking Xu Kunming¡¯s storage ring, also turned their attention to the direction where the light was emerging. They recognized almost immediately that this was undoubtedly the phenomenon of a secret realm opening. The two of them looked at each other. Then, they realized that there was a jade pendant on Huang Wenyu¡¯s body that was emitting a faint yellow light. ¡°Brother Huang, what is this¡­?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan both seemed to have guessed something, their faces showing surprise. Huang Wenyu didn¡¯t intend to keep it a secret and replied, ¡°To be honest, this jade pendant is what led me into that mysterious secret realm years ago and then brought me to the Astral Origin cultivation world. Although I don¡¯t know why it¡¯s reacting like this now, it must be related to the secret realm that has just appeared.¡± Chapter 705 - Chapter 705: Mystic Night Secret Realm, Is It a Dream? (2) Chapter 705: Mystic Night Secret Realm, Is It a Dream? (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°So, let¡¯s go and see what it is all about,¡± said JiangChengxuan with a smile. ¡°Perhaps this journey into the secret realm might help us achieve our goal.¡± As they spoke, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Huang Wenyu headed towards the source of the light. At this moment, there were countless people like Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Zheng Hengyu. Clearly, everyone had realized that there was definitely an extraordinary opportunity in that place. Perhaps, they might be able to obtain unexpected gains from it. Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª Streaks of light shot across the sky as numerous people hurried towards that direction. Initially, everyone was excited and thrilled, eagerly heading to that place. However, as time passed, some people gradually realized that no matter how they moved in that direction, the distance between them and that place did not decrease at all. There were even many Nascent Soul cultivators among them. No matter how they advanced, they could not get any closer. In an instant, many people understood. It seemed that not everyone could enter the secret realm that had appeared. In its own way, it was screening the people who were allowed to enter. After some time had passed, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Huang Wenyu also noticed this. However, unlike those who tried but failed to get closer to the secret realm, they didn¡¯t need much time to fly towards it. Soon, the entrance to the secret realm was in sight, and surprisingly, no one else was there except for them. Could it be¡­? At that moment, all three thought of the same question: Were they the first ones to arrive at the entrance of this secret realm? Buzz! Just as this thought crossed their minds, they saw a pathway suddenly open at the entrance of the secret realm. They exchanged glances and, without any hesitation, all rushed into the entrance of the pathway. Whoosh¡ª It felt like passing through a membrane. Suddenly, the scenery around them started shaking violently. When Jiang Chengxuan looked again, he found himself sitting in an office. The familiar computer, PowerPoint, a cup of coffee, familiar colleagues, the familiar sound of typing on keyboards¡­ All in all, all kinds of familiar feelings suddenly overwhelmed him. It was as if he had woken up from a grand dream, leaving Jiang Chengxuan momentarily disoriented and bewildered. ¡°Jiang, you¡¯re awake. You must not have rested well last night. Look at you, those dark circles under your eyes are so heavy,¡± a familiar female voice reached his ears. It was a woman in her thirties with a mature and intellectual aura. She was Hua Meiqin, his mentor at the company. ¡°Yeah, I probably didn¡¯t rest well last night. Thanks, Sister Qin, for covering for me,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said, scratching his head awkwardly, just like when he first met Hua Meiqin. ¡°Yo, why are you being so polite with me?¡± Hua Meiqin replied, pretending to be a bit annoyed but with a hint of affection in her tone. ¡°If you didn¡¯t rest well, make sure to take a good rest at noon. You¡¯re young, but don¡¯t take your health for granted.¡± ¡°Yeah, I understand, Sister Qin,¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. During lunchtime, Jiang Chengxuan, as usual, went to the company cafeteria to eat. However, he suddenly received a message on his phone. It read: ¡°I saw a really nice bag on a live stream today, and they¡¯re having a promotion. It¡¯s only 1888. Can you buy it for me as a gift?¡± Soon after, another message with a link to purchase the bag arrived. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but sigh in his heart. He typed a response: ¡°Can this wait until I get paid next month? I had some big medical expenses for my mom this month.¡± Then, he cautiously added another sentence. ¡°How about we choose a cheaper one for now? Next month when I get my salary, I¡¯ll buy you that one. How does that sound?¡± After sending this message, there was a noticeable silence from the other end. This made Jiang Chengxuan feel inexplicably nervous. He really didn¡¯t know how the person on the other end would react to his words. Thankfully, the wait wasn¡¯t too long. Suddenly, another link was sent from the other side, accompanied by a message. ¡°If it¡¯s next month, then I want this one.¡± Jiang Chengxuan clicked the link to see, and his breath immediately hitched. He didn¡¯t even bother to see what the item was, but just stared at the price. ¡°5999¡± His monthly salary was barely over six thousand, and now she wanted to buy something for 5999¡­ Jiang Chengxuan clenched his lips tightly, then took a deep, forceful breath. More messages kept coming from the other side. ¡°Anyway, I don¡¯t care. If you¡¯re going to buy it for me next month, it has to be this one. Otherwise, don¡¯t bother, and you must buy me that other one this month. You choose.¡± ¡°Hey, Jiang Chengxuan, are you even reading my messages? Why aren¡¯t you replying?¡± ¡°I remember you still have some credit left in your account, right? Why don¡¯t you use that money to buy me the cheaper one for now? After all, I don¡¯t want you to spend more money either.¡± ¡°Hey, why are you still not talking? If you don¡¯t say anything, I¡¯m really going to get angry. [Angry emoji]¡± As he read through the barrage of messages, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly felt a deep sense of exhaustion from the bottom of his heart. He rubbed his forehead forcefully with his hand. After hesitating for a long time, he finally clicked on the profile picture in the chat, then found the option to delete the friend. After hesitating for a while, he eventually sighed, smiled bitterly, and clicked delete and confirm. Phew¡ª It felt as if a huge weight had been lifted from his heart. He continued working in the afternoon. However, just before finishing work, the department manager informed everyone that they needed to work overtime for a bit. And this ¡°bit¡± turned out to be three whole hours. By the time Jiang Chengxuan dragged his tired body back to his rented apartment in the city, it was nearly 10 o¡¯clock at night. After taking a shower and lying in bed, staring at the ceiling, he found himself lost in thought again. How did his life, seemingly well on track, loop back to the starting point? Working class, 996 work culture (9 am to 9 pm, 6 days a week), 007 work culture (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), blind dates, housing loans, car loans, medical expenses¡­ Heh, is his future still going to be like this? Like a cycle, repeating endlessly, just like in his previous life. If only the dream he had before was real¡­ ¡®Well¡­¡¯ At this thought, Jiang Chengxuan, who was initially in a daze with a hint of confusion in his eyes, suddenly had a slight contraction of his pupils. A dream? Was everything he experienced before really just a dream? He suddenly sat up from the bed and began trying to sense the spiritual Qi in this world, based on his memories. However, there was none. Despite trying for a long time, he didn¡¯t feel anything. But at this moment, his heart no longer believed that what he had experienced before was merely a grand dream. He began to earnestly recall every detail of his previous experiences. Gradually, his aura began to change. Although he was still just an ordinary person without a trace of Dharmic power, as his conviction in his past experiences grew stronger, a faint and elusive spiritual insight, seemingly hidden yet apparent, began to be gradually captured by him. Indeed, the real dream was not what he had experienced before but rather his current reality¡­ Chapter 708 - Chapter 708: Choosing Rewards and Leaving the Secret Realm Chapter 708: Choosing Rewards and Leaving the Secret Realm Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t expect that among these rewards, there would actually be a Spirit Treasure. Although this Spirit Treasure was in a damaged state, there was no denying its nature as a Spirit Treasure. Even in its damaged state, as long as he could refine it, the power it could unleash would be something that cultivators below Void Returning couldn¡¯t resist. What¡¯s most important is that he still had a Repairing Jade obtained from the system on him. With this jade, he had the ability to completely restore the damaged Spirit Treasure. At that time, he would truly possess his first Spirit Treasure. Thinking about this, Jiang Chengxuan no longer hesitated and immediately chose to exchange for the damaged Spirit Treasure. Buzz! As Jiang Chengxuan made his choice, a golden-flamed fruit appeared in his hand. It was the Sacred Flame Fruit, a body-tempering sacred medicine. Next, a sword with numerous cracks and even some rust spots on its surface appeared, showing signs of severe damage. It was the damaged Spirit Treasure, the Sword of Extinction. Seeing this sword, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes lit up. Although the sword in front of him looked extremely damaged, he could still sense a faint spirituality emanating from it. Even though this spirituality was extremely weak, it was unmistakably the consciousness unique to intelligent beings. As he lightly brushed his finger over the damaged blade, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s finger immediately felt a cold, stinging sensation. When he looked down, he noticed a small cut on his finger that had appeared without his awareness. It¡¯s worth noting that with his current physical strength, it was difficult for ordinary Pure Yang treasures to break his defense. However, just brushing against the damaged sword¡¯s blade had breached his defenses. Such sharpness was far beyond what ordinary Pure Yang treasures could compare to. If he could completely repair it, the power of this Sword of Extinction would be terrifying. Under unexpected circumstances, even if he were to face Void Returning Divine Lords, they might suffer losses. Thinking about this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately put it away. Buzz! At the same time. A strong suction force suddenly appeared on his body, pulling him out of the Mystic Night Secret Realm. Outside, Jiang Chengxuan immediately saw many people who had already come out of the Secret Realm before him. Among these people, he vaguely recognized the white-robed elder from the Moonlight City outskirts that he had seen before. However, he did not see Shen Ruyan and Huang Wenyu among these people. They must still be undergoing the trials. ¡°Greetings, Fellow Daoist Jiang.¡± At this moment, the white-robed elder, who was from the Changkong Holy Land, took the initiative to step forward, bowing and saying, ¡°lam Yang Baihua from the Changkong Holy Land. I had the privilege of witnessing your magnificent display of strength before. Now, to meet you once again here is truly a great fortune in my life.¡± Jiang Chengxuan was genuinely surprised by how polite Yang Baihua, the white-robed elder, turned out to be. He immediately smiled and cupped his hands politely. ¡°Fellow Daoist Yang, I¡¯m flattered. Your words are too kind.¡± Yang Baihua didn¡¯t mind and shifted the conversation, asking, ¡°Just now, you must have gained quite a bit inside the Mystic Night Secret Realm, right? To be honest, I didn¡¯t even pass the second trial and was transported out of the secret realm. It¡¯s really a waste of this opportunity.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was slightly surprised to hear Yang Baihua¡¯s words. If Yang Baihua had experienced the same trial as him, it was indeed possible that he couldn¡¯t pass the second trial. In fact, most cultivators would find it challenging to pass the second trial if their trials were similar. Curious, Jiang Chengxuan asked, ¡°Could you share what the second trial was for you?¡± Yang Baihua chuckled and said, ¡°Of course, there¡¯s no harm in sharing. My second trial was to cultivate three different unfamiliar Level 6 spells within half a day. As you know, at our level, cultivating Level 6 spells isn¡¯t very difficult. But to cultivate three different unfamiliar ones within half a day is quite a challenge. With my aptitude, it¡¯s simply impossible.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Hearing Yang Baihua¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan finally confirmed that everyone experienced different tests in the Mystic Night Secret Realm. The conversation continued for a while, during which more and more cultivators exited the secret realm. This included Zheng Hengyu from the West Ocean Commerce Alliance, Yang Baihua¡¯s junior brother YaoXincheng, and Xu Kuntian from the Xu family. Xu Kuntian recognized Jiang Chengxuan almost immediately upon seeing him and his face showed a sudden change. He emitted a strong killing intent, but quickly suppressed it. Because at this moment, Zheng Hengyu and Yao Xincheng walked towards Jiang Chengxuan and Yang Baihua. This made his eyes turn dark. However, be it Jiang Chengxuan, Zheng Hengyu, or Yang Baihua, they clearly ignored Xu Kuntian and had no intention of talking to him. Yang Baihua introduced Yao Xincheng and Zheng Hengyu to Jiang Chengxuan while also using voice transimission to inform Jiang Chengxuan of the recent events in the West Ocean Commerce Alliance. This made Jiang Chengxuan have a somewhat favorable impression of the leader of the West Ocean Commerce Alliance. Regardless of the reasons, the fact that he had chosen to confront Xu Kuntian head-on during such a situation showed a certain level of responsibility and loyalty. At the same time, it made Jiang Chengxuan more or less certain that this person valued Huang Wenyu quite sincerely. Buzz! Just as they were talking to each other, another group of people was suddenly teleported out from the Mystic Night Secret Realm. Everyone turned around and saw a few Soul Formation Heavenly Lords walking out. One of them was a Great Heavenly Lord at the seventh level of Soul Formation. Yang Baihua, Yao Xincheng, and Zheng Hengyu¡¯s expressions changed slightly when they saw that person. Chapter 709 - Chapter 709: Flame Dragon Heavenly Lord, One Strike KO Chapter 709: Flame Dragon Heavenly Lord, One Strike KO Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor. Henyee Translations On the other side, Xu Kuntian¡¯s face lit up with joy. Without saying another word, he immediately went to greet the newcomer. At this moment, Yang Baihua, Yao Xincheng, and Zheng Hengyu¡¯s expressions unavoidably darkened. Jiang Chengxuan sensed their abnormality and immediately asked, ¡°Fellow Daoists, is there anything wrong with that person? Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s question, Yang Baihua and the others exchanged glances before Yang Baihua explained, ¡°That person is the Great Heavenly Lord of the Demonic Flame Palace, known as Flame Dragon Heavenly Lord. There have been rumors that the Xu family has some connections with the Demonic Flame Palace. It seems those rumors are indeed true.¡± ¡°The Demonic Flame Palace? Is that a demonic sect? Jiang Chengxuan was slightly surprised. Zheng Hengyu affirmed with a nod, ¡°Indeed, the Demonic Flame Palace is a demonic sect. Moreover, they often have conflicts with us, the righteous forces.¡± Continuing, Zheng Hengyu looked at Jiang Chengxuan and advised, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, you should be careful. That Xu Kuntian is not someone with a broad mind. It¡¯s possible he will seek help from Flame Dragon Heavenly Lord to cause you trouble.¡± As soon as his words ended, everyone suddenly felt an extremely domineering and ferocious gaze directed at them. Within that gaze, they could distinctly sense as if infinite flames were boiling in the void, ready to engulf them all. Yang Baihua, Yao Xincheng, and Zheng Hengyu¡¯s expressions changed again. Simultaneously, Flame Dragon Heavenly Lord¡¯s gaze finally settled on Jiang Chengxuan. With a domineering and ferocious voice, he declared, ¡°Are you Jiang Chengxuan? Were you the one who killed Xu Kunming, the guest elder of my Demonic Flame Palace?¡± Before Jiang Chengxuan and his group could respond, Flame Dragon Heavenly Lord continued, ¡°I¡¯ll give you a chance to atone. Hand over everything you obtained in the Mystic Night Secret Realm and swear to serve the Demonic Flame Palace for three thousand years. That way, I can let this matter go.¡± After he finished saying those words, a smug smile immediately appeared on Xu Kuntian¡¯s face. On Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s side, Zheng Hengyu and Yang Baihua looked extremely grim. Zheng Hengyu¡¯s prediction had come true. Xu Kuntian was indeed seeking help from Flame Dragon Heavenly Lord to directly confront Jiang Chengxuan. However, Jiang Chengxuan remained unfazed. He simply stared at Flame Dragon Heavenly Lord and calmly asked, ¡°And if I refuse? What then?¡± ¡°Refuse?¡± Flame Dragon Heavenly Lord was clearly taken aback, not expecting such an answer from Jiang Chengxuan. His eyes immediately turned even more dangerous, as dragon-shaped flames began to swirl around him. ¡°I¡¯m afraid this matter is not up to you to decide.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression remained calm as he suddenly said, ¡°In this lower realm, no one can force me to do anything I¡¯m unwilling to do.¡± ¡°How arrogant!¡± The eyes of the Flame Dragon Heavenly Lord were completely filled with blazing flames. Suddenly, a dragon¡¯s roar emanated from his body. in the next moment, a flaming dragon that bared its fangs and brandished its claws pounced at Jiang Chengxuan with a terrifying might that could incinerate everything. ¡°I forgot to tell you. In this lower realm, no one dares to openly defy what I demand.¡± ROAR! A massive roar of a flame dragon suddenly echoed between heaven and earth. Its terrifying body that was thousands of feet long arrived in front of Jiang Chengxuan in the blink of an eye. ¡°Be careful!¡± Yang Baihua, Zheng Hengyu, and a few others immediately warned. Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang! Suddenly. A sharp sword light appeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan. The sword light was sharp, fierce, and deadly. Everyone present felt a tingling sensation on their skin, including Yang Baihua and Zheng Hengyu, the cultivators at the level of Soul Formation. What sword was that? Just as everyone was pondering this question, the giant flame dragon struck the sword light in front of Jiang Chengxuan directly. Clang! Slash! Instantly, endless sword qi erupted like a storm. The previously invincible flame dragon suddenly appeared with countless sword marks on its body, extinguishing the flames in those areas. Eventually, the body of the flame dragon was torn apart. ¡°Slash!¡± As Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s final word fell, the sword light in front of him suddenly concentrated into a point. There was a swish. The entire massive body of the flame dragon exploded into a sky full of sparks and vanished. ¡°What?¡± This scene shocked everyone present, including Yang Baihua, Zheng Hengyu, Yao Xincheng, and Xu Kuntian. Even the Flame Dragon Heavenly Lord himself, who was still domineering and fierce, showed a look of astonishment on his face. His attack was actually broken by Jiang Chengxuan like this? How is this possible? He is a Great Heavenly Lord. How could an attack from a Great Heavenly Lord be so easily broken by an ordinary Heavenly Lord? Unless the opponent is not an ordinary Heavenly Lord but, like him, also a late-stage Great Heavenly Lord. At the thought of this, the Flame Dragon Heavenly Lord¡¯s pupils constricted. If that were the case, capturing him might not be so easy. ¡°What goes around comes around. Now, take my move.¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes suddenly sharpened. He gestured with his fingers as if holding a sword and made a light cutting motion forward. Shriek- In an instant, a straight golden sword beam, like a laser, shot towards the Flame Dragon Heavenly Lord. ¡°How¡­¡± The Flame Dragon Heavenly Lord¡¯s body hair stood on end at that moment. A feeling of extreme danger suddenly surged in his heart. Not good! At that moment, he could no longer care about anything else. A dragon-shaped flame barrier appeared in front of him out of thin air. Simultaneously, a red-glowing flying sword, accompanied by dragon roars, swiftly emerged from above his head. Rumble! A rumble that sounded like a nuclear explosion echoed through the air. The Flame Dragon Heavenly Lord¡¯s red flying sword emitted a mournful cry. The flame dragon shadow in the air suddenly disintegrated. Clang clang clang¡ª At the same time, the red flying sword was forced to retreat, spinning in the air. At this moment, the Flame Dragon Heavenly Lord felt a violent shake in his body, and the Dharmic power within him ran rampant uncontrollably. However, before he could react, the straight golden sword beam was slashing towards him again. There was a pop. The dragon-shaped flame barrier in front of him also extinguished instantly, and his entire body was suddenly thrown flying sideways. Chapter 710 - Chapter 710: Returning to the Nine Essences Cultivation Chapter 710: Returning to the Nine Essences Cultivation World Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations Rumble! The Flame Dragon Heavenly Lord crashed through countless mountains before finally being smashed into the ground with a loud bang. He immediately vomited a large mouthful of blood. Everyone present was stunned. They just stared blankly at Jiang Chengxuan, their minds blank. The late-stage Heavenly Lord, Flame Dragon Heavenly Lord, was defeated so easily by Jiang Chengxuan? How strong must his power be? Everyone could not help but shudder. Especially Xu Kuntian, whose face turned extremely pale. Even the Great Heavenly Lord, Flame Dragon, was defeated by Jiang Chengxuan with one strike. Then, what chance did he have left? At this moment, he was filled with regret. If he had known this would happen, he wouldn¡¯t have incited the Flame Dragon Heavenly Lord just now. Now, even if Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t hold him accountable, the Flame Dragon Heavenly Lord probably wouldn¡¯t let him off easily. Thinking of this, Xu Kuntian¡¯s face became even paler. However, at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s gaze suddenly turned towards Xu Kuntian and he indifferently said, ¡°Originally, I wouldn¡¯t bother with someone as insignificant as you. But you should never have used someone else to deal with me. For that, don¡¯t blame me for being ruthless.¡± Hearing this, Xu Kuntian¡¯s eyes immediately showed endless terror. However, before he could speak, Jiang Chengxuan had already taken out the Golden Void Sword. Swoosh! The golden sword light traced a straight arc through the air. Xu Kuntian didn¡¯t even have time to summon his own Dharma treasure before the sharp edge of the Golden Void Sword pierced through his forehead. At that moment, he just stared blankly at Jiang Chengxuan. Until his entire being began to disintegrate bit by bit. Only then did a violent surge of spiritual Qi erupt in the sky. Xu Kuntian had fallen. Killed in one strike. ¡°Hiss!¡± Seeing this, Yang Baihua, Yao Xincheng, and Zheng Hengyu among others involuntarily gasped. They were quite familiar with Xu Kuntian s strength. He was a Heavenly Lord who had reached the fourth level of Soul Formation. But under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯shand, he couldn¡¯t even withstand a single move and was directly killed. This shows that Jiang Chengxuan1 s cultivation level is definitely above the late stage of Soul Formation. Perhaps, he was at the eighth level of Soul Formation, or even at the peak. Considering the strength previously shown by his wife, Shen Ruyan, Yang Baihua and the others felt that this couple was truly unfathomable. Thinking of Shen Ruyan, everyone, including Jiang Chengxuan, turned their gaze not far away. There, several figures suddenly appeared out of thin air. Among them was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s wife, Shen Ruyan. Besides her, Huang Wenyu was also transported out. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately went up to them. He looked at Shen Ruyan and Huang Wenyu. Both understood his intention and smiled, nodding their heads to indicate that they had gained a lot from this experience. Thus, Jiang Chengxuan was also reassured. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not plan to stay there any longer. However, just as they were about to leave with Huang Wenyu, Huang Wenyu wanted to speak a few words with Zheng Hengyu privately. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan both understood and agreed. Fortunately, this did not take too long. After Huang Wenyu returned from Zheng Hengyu, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded slightly towards Zheng Hengyu and then, the trio swiftly disappeared from the spot. A few days later. The news of Xu Kuntian¡¯s death and Flame Dragon Heavenly Lord¡¯s defeat by Jiang Chengxuan quickly spread among the Heavenly Lords, causing a shock throughout the entire Astral Origin cultivation world. Everyone was astounded, wondering when two such powerful Heavenly Lords had appeared in their world. As for the reactions of the people in the Astral Origin cultivation world, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s group was not concerned. At this moment, they had already returned to the Haohai oceanic region. They followed their original memories and returned to the underwater cave. Looking at the cross-realm teleportation stone platform in front of him, Huang Wenyu could not help but feel a little excited. Thinking that he would be able to return to the cultivation world of Nine Essences with Jiang Chengxuan and the others in a while and see his daughter, whom he had not seen for a long time, his heart could not calm down no matter what. Yes. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and the others were already planning to return to the cultivation world of the Nine Essences. Now,their objectives in the Astral Origin cultivation world had been achieved, and they had also gained much more than expected. There was no reason to stay longer in the Astral Origin cultivation world. Their next task was to repair the Ascension Platform as soon as possible. Thinking of this, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but say to Huang Wenyu, ¡°Brother Huang, when we teleport later, remember not to leave the range of our Dharmic power. After all, cross-realm transportation involved very complicated spatial laws. If we¡¯re not careful, we might even get lost in the spatial turbulence.¡± Huang Wenyu naturally nodded solemnly in agreement to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s reminder. Seeing this, the couple no longer hesitated. Jiang Chengxuan placed numerous supreme-grade spirit stones into the slots of the cross-realm teleportation platform. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! Buzzing sounds filled the air as the teleportation platform lit up, emitting bright lights and strong spatial fluctuations. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at Huang Wenyu and nodded. Then, the three of them stepped onto the teleportation stone platform. BOOM! As soon as the three of them stepped onto the teleportation platform, a circle of extremely dazzling light instantly erupted from it, completely enveloping their figures. In a moment, the figure of the three people disappeared on the spot. They experienced a series of light flashes. At this moment, time and space seemed to lose their inherent concepts, leaving one feeling dazed and confused. It made one feel dazed. At least that was the case for Huang Wenyu, who was between Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. It felt like only a moment had passed, yet it also seemed like a long time had gone by. When Jiang Chengxuan and the others¡¯ feet finally touched the ground again, they found themselves standing on another cross-realm teleportation platform. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan let out a sigh of relief. Thank goodness. What they saw before them was a familiar environment, a familiar cross-realm teleportation platform. This meant that they had returned to the Nine Essences cultivation world successfully. Chapter 711 - Chapter 711: Excited Crowd Chapter 711: Excited Crowd Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Huang Wenyu looked at this place curiously. Then, Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Brother Huang, this place is the cross-realm teleportation platform that can lead to the Astral Origin cultivation world. In the future, if we or anyone else wants to go to the Astral Origin cultivation world, they can do so from here. Of course, once we repair the Ascension Platform and force the extraterrestrial entity to leave, anyone with at least a mid-stage Soul Formation cultivation can attempt to cross the void to other realms.¡± Saying this, Jiang Chengxuan looked outside the cave and smiled, ¡°Let¡¯s go. We¡¯ve been away for some time, and I¡¯m not sure if the flow of time is the same in both worlds. Let¡¯s return to the Jiang family first so you can meet Ling¡¯er.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan mention his daughter, Huang Wenyu became visibly excited and nodded repeatedly. Thus, the three of them quickly left the ruin. After some time, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Huang Wenyu returned to the Jiang family¡¯s Mount Mystic Tai. Jiang Chengxuan directed Huang Wenyu to where his daughter, Huang Ling¡¯er, was, while he and Shen Ruyan went to the Jiang family¡¯s meeting hall to notify Jiang Renyi, Jiang Anran, Jiang Rendao, and other senior members of the Jiang family. When Jiang Renyi, Jiang Anran, Jiang Rendao, and the rest of the Jiang family¡¯s senior members arrived at the meeting hall, they were all visibly excited. They hadn¡¯t expected the family¡¯s two ancestors to return so soon, and from the looks on their faces, it seemed the trip had been quite successful. Yes. After calculating, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan found that the flow of time was completely consistent between the two worlds. That is, the amount of time that passed in the Nine Essences cultivation world was the same as in the Astral Origin cultivation world they had just visited. ¡°Um, has anything happened in the Nine Essences cultivation world recently?¡± Jiang Chengxuan first inquired about the current situation in the Nine Essences cultivation world. From everyone¡¯s responses, he and Shen Ruyan learned that the Nine Essences cultivation world was now back on the right track. Despite the significant losses in the overall strength of the cultivators due to the numerous wars, establishing a new order on these scourged lands has led to the thriving of the entire Nine Essences cultivation world. They believed that in another hundred or a thousand years, there would be a tremendous change, provided the current biggest threat to the Nine Essences cultivation world, the extraterrestrial entity, is dealt with. Solving this issue, which they couldn¡¯t do with their power alone, means they really needed to rely on the world itself. So. Repairing the Ascension Platform to fully restore the realm¡¯s rules and the essence of heaven and earth became crucial. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t hide anything. They told everyone what they had gained from this trip. Hearing this, the senior members of the Jiang family were thrilled. They hadn¡¯t expected their two ancestors to find the two key items needed to repair the Ascension Platform, the Mystic Color Stone and the Celestial Flight Crystal, during their trip to the Astral Origin cultivation world. With these items, the Nine Essences cultivation world truly had hope. Buzz! At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s communication jade talisman suddenly lit up together. Jiang Chengxuan took a look and could not help but smile. ¡°It¡¯s Senior Xuan Yang and Fellow Daoist Infinite Ocean. I messaged them when we just got back. It seems they should be arriving soon. Let¡¯s go out and welcome them.¡± With that, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan arrived outside Mount Mystic Tai. Indeed. Not long after the two of them arrived outside Mount Mystic Tai, several streaks of light flashed over from the end of the distant sky. They were Xuan Yang, Everlasting Mountain, Infinite Ocean, Dongfang Tianxing, MurongXian, and the others. As soon as they arrived, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan led them to the guest hall of the Jiang family. At this moment, Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang and the others had more or less guessed the outcome of their trip. Anticipation appeared on everyone¡¯s faces. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not keep them in suspense for too long and shared the details and achievements of their journey. Just like the reaction of the senior members of the Jiang family earlier. When Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain, and Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean learned that Jiang Chengxuan and the others had already obtained the Mystic Color Stone and the Celestial Flight Crystal, they couldn¡¯t help but look excited. Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean said, ¡°Fellow Daoists, now that we have the Mystic Color Stone and the Celestial Flight Crystal, when should we start repairing the Ascension Platform?¡± Hearing Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean¡¯s words, the others also turned to look at the couple. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other and smiled. Then, Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Now that we have the two indispensable items, I think there¡¯s no better time than the present. Let¡¯s head to the Central Plain and attempt to repair the Ascension Platform.¡± ¡°Now?¡± The few of them were slightly stunned, but they quickly came back to their senses. True. Repairing the Ascension Platform should be done as quickly and as soon as possible. Without much delay, the group left Mount Mystic Tai and headed towards the location of the Ascension Platform in the Central Plain. Buzz! Central Plain. In a certain cross-region teleportation array. As the light of the teleportation array lit up, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and others stepped out together. Their figures quickly vanished from the spot and reappeared next to the Ascension Platform. Looking at the dormant Ascension Platform, Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang and the others felt nervous, anxious, and expectant, while Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan appeared relatively calm. Especially Jiang Chengxuan. Having obtained the method to repair the Ascension Platform from Sage Dragonmaster, Jiang Chengxuan had simulated the repair process countless times before this. He even used the special Weapon Refinement Space for this purpose, where he gained complete experience and knowledge on how to repair the Ascension Platform. So. With his current abilities, having both the Mystic Color Stone and the Celestial Flight Crystal, there was almost no possibility of failure. It could even be said to be almost certain of success. Chapter 712 - Chapter 712: Final Fight, Ten Thousand Feet Demon Shadow Chapter 712: Final Fight, Ten Thousand Feet Demon Shadow Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After instructing everyone to guard him, Jiang Chengxuan directly took out the Mystic Color Stone and the Celestial Flight Crystal. BOOM! Quickly, the Pure Yang True Fire in his hand blazed up, enveloping the two materials in no time. Everyone watched with anticipation, knowing well what repairing the Ascension Platform meant for their entire Nine Essences cultivation world and all cultivators within. It was no exaggeration to say that if their lower realm¡¯s Ascension Platforms hadn¡¯t all been damaged, preventing any contact with the higher realms, their Nine Essences cultivation world wouldn¡¯t be in such a dire situation today. Fortunately, all of that was about to change. Once Jiang Chengxuan fully repairs the Ascension Platform, the shadow looming over their Nine Essences cultivation world would completely disperse. ¡°Damn it!¡± At the same time. Outside the barrier membrane of the Nine Essences cultivation world, a vast figure, as magnificent as the sun, looked down at the world below with a dark expression. Through his eyes, he seemed to be able to see everyone¡¯s actions down below. This immediately filled his heart with endless anger and unwillingness. He was just a step away, merely one step, from refining this world. But now¡­ In the eyes of this figure, there suddenly appeared an endless abyss. Boom, boom, boom! At the same time, the will of heaven and earth in the cultivation world of the Nine Essences seemed to have sensed the other party¡¯s threat. It unleashed powerful energies that obliterated all attacks and calamities appearing outside the barrier membrane. However, during this process, a few malicious demonic qi managed to slip through the cracks caused by the collision and entered Nine Essences. He must make his final stand. BOOM! At this moment. In the cultivation world of the Nine Essences. All cultivators witnessed a massive face suddenly appearing in the sky, composed entirely of endless malicious demonic qi. Those who looked at the face found their spirits corrupted within moments. Their True Essence and Dharmic power instantly turned into the purest demonic qi, enveloping them in malicious aura and turning their eyes completely black. ¡°What?¡± Shen Ruyan and others, closely monitoring Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s work by the Ascension Platform, were startled by the change in this world, their eyes narrowing in shock. They hadn¡¯t anticipated such a turn of events at the very moment the Ascension Platform was about to be repaired. Shen Ruyan was the first to react, stating firmly, ¡°Everyone, this is likely the final attempt by the extraterrestrial entity. No matter what happens next, we must not let him affect my husband¡¯s work.¡± Hearing Shen Ruyan¡¯s words, Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang and others nodded solemnly, understanding nothing was more important than repairing the Ascension Platform now. If anything really happened in the middle of repairing the Ascension Platform, the outcome that would bring to their Nine Essences cultivation world would definitely be devastating. Similarly. If they could withstand this crisis and let Jiang Chengxuan successfully repair the Ascension Platform, all these troubles would be temporary, with endless hope for their future. ROAR! At that moment, the giant face in the sky let out a ferocious roar, instantly causing countless people to perish, their souls shattered and blood flowing from their seven orifices. Their bodies began to mutate into demonic monsters, swarming towards the Ascension Platform where Jiang Chengxuan and the others were. And this was just the beginning. As time went on, the aura of the giant face in the sky became increasingly terrifying. Eventually, the face transformed into a monstrous figure with two horns, enveloped in black demonic flames, covered in scales, and towering at a height of ten thousand feet. With one step, the surrounding space began to distort, and with ripples spreading, its figure vanished from its original location. ¡°Oh no!¡± ¡°Danger!¡± Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang, Heavenly Lord Everlasting Mountain, and Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean all felt a sense of danger at this very moment. Even the Dharmic power within their bodies seemed to be restrained by some force, rendering them completely unable to react in that instant. Whoosh¡ª The void shattered, and with black spatial turbulence swirling, a claw bristling with countless barbs ominously emerged from the broken space, aiming straight for Jiang Chengxuan! ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± Seeing this, Shen Ruyan, the only one unaffected among them, her beautiful eyes immediately sparked with a terrifying storm of thunder and lightning. An aura of destruction enveloped her surroundings. Suddenly, endless dark clouds gathered in the sky. Crack¡ªcrack¡ªcrack- in an instant, countless golden Devilbane Lightning poured down on the sharp claw like a storm. Rumble! The black claw instantly shattered under the barrage of Devilbane Lightning. Yet, at the same moment, a massive hole opened in the void above Jiang Chengxuan, and the monstrous figure, towering ten thousand feet high, plunged down towards him, seemingly intending to crush both him and the Ascension Platform beneath. ¡°It¡¯s over!¡± Witnessing this scene, Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang and the others, who had just regained their senses, turned pale. They could never have anticipated that the enemy would have such a move up their sleeve at the last moment. If successful, wouldn¡¯t their entire Nine Essences cultivation world and all its inhabitants be doomed? Just as this thought flashed through their minds, a flag enveloped in a green dragon suddenly rose above Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s head. At the same time. An aureola shining with five-colored radiance, like a fortress, instantly enveloped his entire body. There was a loud bang. The monstrous figure slammed directly onto Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Eastern Green Dragon Flag, unable to break through, only dimming its light slightly. It didn¡¯t come close to damaging his Five Elements Aureola or hurting him inside it. ¡°Get lost!¡± At that moment, a thunderbolt flashing with black and white colors and surrounded by a five-colored radiance thunderously struck the monstrous figure. Instantly, the figure was sent flying, and the terrifying power of the thunderbolt blasted countless holes in its body, causing it to howl in agony. Crackle¡ª But clearly, it wasn¡¯t over yet. At this moment, Shen Ruyan had merged with her Five Lightning Immortal Slayer, slashing directly at the monstrous figure. Chapter 713 - Chapter 713: Merit from the Heavens, Awakening the Spirit Treasure Chapter 713: Merit from the Heavens, Awakening the Spirit Treasure Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Boom! In an instant, blinding and terrifying thunder erupted. The sharp sword light instantly pierced through the forehead of the monstrous figure. Its body began to crazily emit streams of black, vicious demonic qi, rapidly shrinking in size. At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan, who was repairing the Ascension Platform, finally cast the last repairing spell. Buzz! As the Mystic Color Stone and the Celestial Flight Crystal both merged into the Ascension Platform, the previously silent platform suddenly burst forth with incredibly dazzling light. The entire Nine Essences cultivation world seemed to shake violently at this moment. Rings of spiritual light continuously rose up, resonating with some mysterious realms in the universe. The concentration of spiritual Qi between heaven and earth even doubled at this moment. Clang! At the same time, Jiang Chengxuan, who had previously been too occupied to act, released a sword light. It was his Level 6 Pure Yang True Treasure, the Demoncleaver Spirit Sword. Facing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s sword light, the demonic shadow did not have any time to react. Its body was instantly torn apart by the sword light. Whoosh- In an instant, endless spiritual qi surged, enveloping everything. Colorful lotuses blossomed between heaven and earth. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Heavenly Lord Xuan Yang, and others could clearly feel that the Nine Essences cultivation world seemed to be cheering and boiling at this moment. Crack¡ªcrack¡ª Even their own cultivations, which had been stagnant, showed signs of becoming unstuck. Outside the cultivation world of the Nine Essences. Seeing the world below that had been revitalized, the figure radiating endless brilliance like the sun snorted heavily. Then his voice that was filled with killing intent was heard. ¡°Don¡¯t let me meet you in the Spiritual Realm in the future. Otherwise, I¡¯ll definitely make you regret ascending!¡± After saying this, the figure disappeared without any hesitation or delay, vanishing along with a flash of light. Not long after his departure, strong and terrifying divine senses appeared in the area. ¡°Dustless Lower Realm. This is indeed the Dustless Lower Realm!¡± ¡°That¡¯s true. I never would¡¯ve thought that after such a long time, this place would be able to reconnect with our Spiritual Realm.¡± In the cultivation world of the Nine Essences. As they looked at the now repaired Ascension Platform, whether it was Jiang Chengxuan himself, Shen Ruyan, or other people present, they all could hardly hide their excitement. They understood that the repair of the Ascension Platform meant they could ascend to the higher realms, promising a brighter future. Moreover, just now, they could clearly feel that the shadow that once loomed over the Nine Essences cultivation world had completely vanished. This meant that the existence that nearly doomed their world had given up on doing so. Buzz! It was also at this moment that endless pure Qi suddenly rose between heaven and earth. Then, endless flowery brilliance scattered down. Gradually, a piercingly bright meritorious golden light burst in the sky, eventually turning into two rounds of golden light, large and small, descending towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Buzz! Buzz! Behind Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, two rounds of meritorious golden light shone brightly. Everyone who witnessed this scene couldn¡¯t help but show an envious expression. They never expected that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, after repairing the Ascension Platform and defeating the demonic shadow, would receive a reward of merit from the world. This was something that many cultivators would never be able to obtain in their entire lives. Merit is considered the rarest treasure in heaven and earth, offering protection and making cultivation smoother. Having it could ward off many calamities and even attract good fortune. No inner demons or external tribulations could affect those who possessed it. Even if someone really dared to attack you, under the protection of merit, they would suffer all kinds of consequences. In addition, there were many other uses for merit. For example, improving cultivation, refining pills, refining treasures, setting up arrays, and so on. In short, there was nothing that you couldn¡¯t think of that couldn¡¯t be done. If there is, it must be because you don¡¯t have enough merit. In fact, Even Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan themselves did not anticipate such a significant gain from this endeavor. Although there were only two golden merits, one big and one small, However, the amount of merit they received could translate to dozens of golden lotuses of merit. Even Shen Ruyan¡¯s smaller one was equivalent to ten or twenty golden lotuses, and Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s bigger one was even more substantial. These merits could help them avoid many unnecessary tribulations in their future cultivation, making their path smoother. At this moment, the couple was overcome with joy. A few months later. The Jiang family. Mount Mystic Tai. In Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s seclusion cave abode. At this moment, he had already used a Merit Golden Lotus to awaken the artifact spirit of the Sword of Extinction that he had obtained from the Mystic Night Secret Realm. He had also allowed a trace of its spirituality to recover. At this moment, the artifact spirit of the Sword of Extinction did not expect that it would wake up one day. However, when it sensed the faint aura of merit emitted from itself and Jiang Chengxuan, it was more shocked. ¡°You¡­ Merit?¡± If it wasn¡¯t mistaken, the person who awakened it with merit was only a cultivator at Soul Formation, right? A Soul Formation cultivator? With merit? What kind of joke was this? Was this something that a mere Soul Formation cultivator could have? One had to know that its previous master had never obtained anything like merit. Even many cultivators in Void Returning would find it difficult to obtain such a thing as merit. Yet here was this Soul Formation cultivator in front of it, who actually possessed merit. This was simply¡­ At this moment, the artifact spirit of the Sword of Extinction was completely confused. ¡°Why? Senior, you seem to find it unbelievable that I have merit?¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan looked at the broken Spirit Treasure sword in front of him and could not help but smile. He was well aware that a cultivator¡¯s Dharma treasure, upon reaching the level of a Spirit Treasure, would fully develop its own consciousness and wisdom. Some long-existing Spirit Treasures possess wisdom and experience even surpassing many cultivators at Void Returning. Therefore, he was confident that the artifact spirit of this Sword of Extinction could definitely understand what he was saying now. Chapter 714 - Chapter 714: Refinement, Repair, Sword of Extinction Chapter 714: Refinement, Repair, Sword of Extinction Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Indeed. Shortly after Jiang Chengxuan spoke, the artifact spirit of the Sword of Extinction immediately responded. ¡°How did you do it? And who are you? Why have you awakened me? What do you need?¡± Hearing the words of the Sword of Extinction, a smile appeared on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face. He didn¡¯t intend to hide anything and briefly shared his own situation with the artifact spirit. Afterward, he continued with a smile: ¡°Senior, you must know the reason I have awakened you now is naturally because I wish for you to follow me from this point onwards. I believe you are also aware that with your current condition, it¡¯s almost impossible to recover on your own. So. Following me would be beneficial for both of us. What do you think?¡± Upon hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, the artifact spirit of the Sword of Extinction fell into thought. It admitted that if everything Jiang Chengxuan had just said was true, then this young cultivator, who claimed to be Jiang Chengxuan, indeed had a boundless future. Following him, it might indeed have the chance to be fully repaired. Most importantly, given its current condition, it really didn¡¯t have many options. Thus, it looked at Jiang Chengxuan and suddenly said, ¡°It¡¯s not impossible for me to choose to follow you and even take the initiative to cooperate with you to refine me. It couldn¡¯t just take Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s word for it. Even though the aura of merit it felt just now was true. Such people were unlikely to be evil people. But as the saying goes, seeing is believing. It still needed to witness for itself that everything Jiang Chengxuan had said was true. Jiang Chengxuan naturally wouldn¡¯t refuse the request of the artifact spirit of the Sword of Extinction. He didn¡¯t say anything else and simply waved his hand behind his back. The next moment, a wheel of merit golden light appeared behind his head. Seeing this, the artifact spirit of the Sword of Extinction, which was already shocked by Jiang Chengxuan possessing merit, became even more astonished. ¡°A wheel of merit light, you actually already possess a wheel of merit light! Although this wheel of merit light wasn¡¯t as grand as the more significant wheel of merit gold, for Jiang Chengxuan at his current cultivation level, it was already shockingly impressive and nearly unbelievable. ¡°How about it, senior? Do you believe me now? This is the reward I received for repairing this world¡¯s origin and reconstructing the Ascension Platform,¡± Jiang Chengxuan continued, ¡°Next, if senior truly wishes to follow me, I could even use some of the converted merit golden lotuses to assist you in repairing your body. It is not impossible.¡± ¡°Are you serious about it?¡± Upon hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, the artifact spirit of the Sword of Extinction could no longer remain calm. It was well aware that if Jiang Chengxuan was truly willing to use some of his merit, even just a tiny part, to help repair its body, it could bring tremendous benefits to its body. At this moment, the artifact spirit of the Sword of Extinction finally saw a real hope for complete restoration. Upon hearing this, the artifact spirit of the Sword of Extinction immediately responded, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then from now on, I am willing to follow you. Afterwards, I will also cooperate with you to refine my body as soon as possible. I just hope you can keep your word and not disappoint me. ¡°Rest assured, senior. I always keep my word,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied, visibly pleased as the artifact spirit indeed agreed. If he could truly refine this Spirit Treasure, he could use the Repairing Jade and a small portion of his merit to fully restore and even enhance it further. By then, this treasure would undoubtedly become his greatest trump card, providing him with some possibilities even against true Void Returning Divine Lords. With this thought, Jiang Chengxuan immediately began attempting to refine the Sword of Extinction. With the assistance of the artifact spirit of the Sword of Extinction, the refining process was rapid. During this process, he also integrated an equivalent of three golden lotuses of merit, making the refining even faster. At the same time, the body of the Sword of Extinction seemed to be plated with a layer of gold, causing the entire sword to emit a new life force. The artifact spirit could clearly feel its spirit growing stronger. It seems he really didn¡¯t deceive me, the artifact spirit thought, becoming even more cooperative in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s refining process. Five years later. With a resonant sword cry, Jiang Chengxuan finally fully refined the Sword of Extinction. At this moment. Although the Sword of Extinction was still in a damaged state, its blade was now emitting a brilliant spiritual light. Simultaneously, an aura powerful enough to suffocate any Nascent Soul cultivator spread from the sword¡¯s blade. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face showed uncontrollable joy. At this moment, all information about this spirit treasure was revealed to him without any concealment. According to the information he received, the sword was known as the Sword of Extinction, possessing an incredibly formidable destructive power. With a single slash, it could potentially annihilate even the Dharma Form of Void Returning Divine Lords. It once had the achievement of slaying three Void Returning Divine Lords with a single strike. Of course. It could not do that now. Even if Jiang Chengxuan were to fully repair it, it would still be impossible. After all, no matter how strong a weapon is, someone needs to wield it. Unless one day his cultivation could break through to Void Returning, perhaps then the sword¡¯s glory could be revisited. Without sparing any effort, Jiang Chengxuan directly took out the Repairing Jade from his body and immediately applied it to the Sword of Extinction without hesitation. Buzz! In an instant, the Sword of Extinction was enveloped in a gentle white light. The artifact spirit of the Sword of Extinction couldn¡¯t help but exclaim in surprise, ¡°Young friend Jiang, what is this?¡± At this moment, it could clearly feel its body being repaired at an incredibly fast rate. Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t hide anything anymore and smiled, saying, ¡°How about it, senior? Are you surprised? Astonished? This is a treasure I acquired by chance, capable of repairing all treasures in the world. Now, I have used it on you. With it, it won¡¯t take too long for you to return to your perfect peak condition.¡± Chapter 715 - Chapter 715: Hundreds of Years Later, Before Ascension Chapter 715: Hundreds of Years Later, Before Ascension Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The artifact spirit of the Sword of Extinction never imagined that such extraordinary treasures could exist in the world, capable of directly repairing Spirit Treasures. This was something it had never heard of throughout its countless years. At this moment, the artifact spirit felt incredibly fortunate for choosing to follow Jiang Chengxuan and fully cooperating with him to refine its body. Otherwise, it would not have encountered such an extraordinary opportunity. Time flew by swiftly, and in the blink of an eye, another half year passed. With a resounding sword cry, a giant sword shadow that spanned the sky appeared, emanating waves of terrifying power capable of suppressing every beingfrom a sword in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand. That sword was the fully restored Sword of Extinction, its blade no longer showing any signs of damage and shimmering in a lustrous color, its surface flickering with a sharp sword aura capable of annihilating anything. Jiang Chengxuan felt a strong intuition that he could rely on this sword to cut through space and carve out a path to other worlds. This wasn¡¯t an illusion. With the power of the Sword of Extinction, as long as he had accurate coordinates, he could achieve this feat. However, with his current strength, after unleashing one full-powered strike, he likely wouldn¡¯t have the strength for a second. So. Although he now possessed a real threat against Void Returning Divine Lords, he wouldn¡¯t easily use this sword unless necessary. This was because once he used this sword and could not destroy the enemy, it would bring him enormous trouble. After all, Spirit Treasures were very precious even in the higher realms. Many Void Returning Divine Lords wielded only Pure Yang True Treasures, not Spirit Treasures. Of course. The Pure Yang True Treasure in their hands were no longer at Level 6, but Level 7- Even so, a Level 7 Pure Yang True Treasure was still on a different level from a True Treasure. It was not an exaggeration to say that a Void Returning Divine Lord with a Spirit Treasure could even crush a Void Returning Divine Lord without a Spirit Treasure. From this, it could be seen how important a Spirit Treasure was in the eyes of a Void Returning Divine Lord. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan had already walked out of his seclusion cave abode. He smiled when he saw Shen Ruyan standing outside his cave abode. Wife, this is the Spirit Treasure, Sword of Extinction, I acquired in the Mystic Night Secret Realm. I have fully repaired it. Once we ascend to the higher realm together, it will serve as our greatest trump card.¡± Then, the couple chatted with each other for a while. They were mostly about the gains from their seclusion over the years. However, their seclusion did not end here. In next to no time, they returned to their respective seclusion cave abode. At the moment. Theoretically speaking, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could ascend to the higher realms. If they continued to stay here, it would be very difficult for their cultivation to increase any further. But even so, they still had many things to do before their ascension. Take Jiang Chengxuan for example. He planned to use the Sacred Flame Fruit he had obtained in the Mystic Night Secret REalm to continue improving his body tempering cultivation. Apart from that, he also planned to break through to Level 6 in his alchemy and talisman-making skills. This way, he could leave something for the Jiang family, ensuring that it would not decline after he and Shen Ruyan ascended. Time flew by. In the blink of an eye, another hundred years had passed. At this point, Jiang Chengxuan had used the Sacred Flame Fruit to breakthrough his body tempering cultivation to the late-stage of Level 6, achieving another leap in strength. Moreover, his alchemy and talisman making skills had also reached the Level 6 during this century. This time, the system rewarded him with several items: an Enlightenment Pill, a Cross-Realm Projection Talisman, and a Transformation Talisman. The Enlightenment Pill needs no explanation. After consumption, it can help one enter a state of enlightenment. Using the Cross-Realm Projection Talisman allows one to communicate with individuals in other realms, bringing down a projection of them. The strength of the projection is equivalent to one-third of the original body. Jiang Chengxuan has already decided to leave this talisman within the Jiang family as part of its heritage. The Transformation Talisman, on the other hand, helps the user undergo transformations. Depending on the need, this talisman can assist the user in transforming into any shape or person. The duration of the transformation varies based on the chosen object. In essence, it¡¯s a very flexible item that can play a significant role at critical moments. As time swiftly passed, another two hundred years went by. During these two hundred years, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan each refined many pills, talismans, treasures, and array flags. Now, as their ascension approached, they aimed to leave some foundation for the Jiang family, including the Cross-Realm Projection Talisman from the system. They believed that even without their presence, the Jiang family would not quickly decline in the days to come. As for what happens later, it¡¯s up to the family itself. As the saying goes, ¡°Every generation has its own destiny.¡± If the Jiang family always needs their protection to develop, it might as well not progress at all. Jiang Chengxuan does not wish to see a situation where people are in positions they do not deserve. If such a scenario occurs in the future, he would not feel pity. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan have gathered all the senior members of the Jiang family in the council hall. Looking at the excited, awe-struck, and hopeful gazes of everyone present, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but smile gently. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°We¡¯ve called you here to discuss a few matters. You must be aware that it¡¯s been over three hundred years since the ascension platform was repaired. It¡¯s almost time for my wife and me to leave the Nine Essences Cultivation World.¡± Although everyone had been prepared for this day, hearing it directly from Jiang Chengxuan still filled their hearts with reluctance, especially Jiang Anran, Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, and Huang Ling¡¯er. Being the closest to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, their departure felt particularly hard to bear. This goodbye might very well be forever. Chapter 716 - Chapter 716: Public Lectures 30 Years Later Chapter 716: Public Lectures 30 Years Later Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°The first matter is that we want to leave some things for you,¡± said Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, as they each took out several storage rings and placed them on the main table in the council hall. ¡°These items have been specially prepared by my wife and me for the family over the years and can serve as the foundation for the family¡¯s future. You may distribute them as needed and according to the actual situation. We won¡¯t say more on this. Secondly, after we leave, the family will need to selectively retract its forces and the resources it occupies, at least until a Soul Formation Heavenly Lord is born among you. Even though for a period of time, even if you do nothing or change anything, other sects and families might not act against you, out of respect for my wife and me. They might even extend some care towards you. But you must understand, the depth of favor, no matter how profound, has its limits. I hope you can be aware of your own capabilities and consume only as much as you can handle, without exhausting those favors on things that are bound to not last long. Focus on strengthening yourselves, as the strength of the family itself is the key to ensuring its enduring prosperity.¡± At this point, Jiang Chengxuan paused for a moment before continuing, ¡°Lastly, in the name of my wife and me, we will send a message to the entire Nine Essences cultivation world. Thirty years from now, we will hold a three-year-long series of lectures at Mount Mystic Tai. At that time, anyone who is willing can enter our Mount Mystic Tai to listen to the lectures. You must take this task seriously, understood?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Everyone present responded, bowing to accept the command. After some time, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan asked Jiang Anran, Jiang Yuncheng, Huang Wenyu, and Huang Ling¡¯er to stay. These four individuals were considered by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan as the most likely to achieve Soul Formation in the future. Huang Wenyu, with his great fortune, especially after his gains in the Mystic Night Secret Realm, was almost guaranteed to break through to Soul Formation. Huang Ling¡¯er, although previously unremarkable in talent, had shown rapid progress in cultivation since she began teaching, indicating extraordinary talent in this area. The likelihood of her breaking through to Soul Formation was also very high. As for Jiang Anran and Jiang Yuncheng, the former, being their only direct disciple, had been provided with many resources suitable for her. As long as she did not slack off, achieving Soul Formation should not be a problem. As for Jiang Yuncheng¡­ The couple had to admit that this child¡¯s dedication to cultivation could be considered the strongest in the entire Jiang family. Already at the mid-stage of Nascent Soul, as long as he could maintain his initial dedication to the Dao, the Soul Formation was within his reach. Beyond these four, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had not identified anyone else in the Jiang family with the potential to break through to Soul Formation at the moment. Even reaching the Nascent Soul was uncertain for many of the older family members who had been following them from the start. If not for the Longevity Peach Tree the couple had brought back, those individuals might have already exhausted their lifespans and passed away. However, no matter what, since they were fated to walk this path together, the couple naturally left a trace of hope for those people. As for whether they could grasp that hope in the end and use it well, everything depended on themselves. There¡¯s only so much the couple could do to help, and they¡¯ve done what they could. After Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had arranged everything, they returned to their own mountain peak cave abodes. A few months later. The news about Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan holding a public lecture at Mount Mystic Tai in thirty years had spread throughout the entire Nine Essences cultivation world. The entire cultivation world was abuzz with excitement. These two are recognized as the strongest individuals in the current era of the Nine Essences cultivation world. It¡¯s said their cultivation has reached the late stage of the Soul Formation. Moreover, they had once reversed the most dangerous demonic calamity with their own power and later replenished the world¡¯s Origin, even repairing the Ascension Platform for the cultivation world, giving all cultivators with hopes of ascension a chance. Their merits are truly immeasurable. At this moment. At a small gathering, Su Qingchan, Sword Lord Azure Blue, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud, and Shui Xianlan, all peak Nascent Soul cultivators, were discussing the upcoming lectures by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan that would last for three years. At this moment, Su Qingchan said, ¡°I¡¯ve been at the peak of Nascent Soul for a long time without finding the opportunity to break through. I hope that this lecture by Senior Jiang and Senior Shen can provide me with some insights. If it can help me open the door to Soul Formation, it would be more than I could ask for.¡± Hearing Su Qingchan, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud, Sword Lord Azure Blue, and Shui Xianlan all deeply agreed. They were contemporaries who were once the focus of countless praises and seen as goals or even role models by many. Indeed, they had not been disappointing and had achieved goals that many could never reach in their lifetimes, reaching the peak of Nascent Soul. Yet, at this stage, they had been stuck for a thousand years, still unclear on how to advance to Soul Formation. If nothing changed, they would probably stop at the peak of the Nascent Soul for the rest of their lives. However, now that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, the two recognized strongest Soul Formation Great Heavenly Lords, were going to hold public lectures at Mount Mystic Tai, Su Qingchan and the others see a glimmer of hope. If they could gain some understanding from the lectures that showed them a way forward, it would be the best outcome. They were willing to do anything, as long as it did not go against their principles, for this opportunity. At the same time. Cultivators from all over the Nine Essences cultivation world, whether from the Northern Border, the Western Desert, the Central Plain, the Southern Wilderness, or the Eastern End, were all heading towards a common destination: the Jiang family¡¯s Mount Mystic Tai in the state of Jiang, Northern Border. This place had been deemed a sacred site for lectures. Chapter 717 - Chapter 717: Profound Teachings Chapter 717: Profound Teachings Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations Imagine the scene where so many people from the Nine Essences cultivation world, all wanting to attend the lectures, flocked towards Jiang¡¯s Mount Mystic Tai. The Jiang family even specially set up numerous platforms for listening to the lectures, extending from the ground up thousands of meters into the sky. What a spectacular sight it was! Later, rumors even circulated that besides Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, the two strongest Soul Formation Great Heavenly Lords of the Nine Essences cultivation world, several other Heavenly Lords would also come to give lectures. Though they were not as famous as Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, they were still Heavenly Lords, and their influence on those below Soul Formation was just as strong. This led to an exponential increase in the number of cultivators heading to Mount Mystic Tai over the next decade, forcing the Jiang family to add even more listening platforms. Finally. Thirty years passed quickly. As the time for the lectures approached, and they were about to begin, not only Mount Mystic Tai but also the surrounding areas and even the entire state of Jiang were overcrowded. Thankfully, this was the cultivation world, where, despite the large number of people, there would not be the chaotic situation seen in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s previous life. Clang! Clang! Clang! With the tolling of bells, the lectures officially began. Buzz! Brilliant spiritual light surged in the void as Jiang Chengxuan, dressed in white, and Shen Ruyan, in purple, slowly descended from the void under the gaze of countless eyes. When their figures landed on the platform, the sound of a bell could be heard in the sky. Clang! At that moment, everyone present, including Su Qingchan, Sword Lord Azure Blue, and Perfected Lord Wind Cloud, felt as if their spirits were cleansed, becoming clear and bright. At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan formed hand seals, and instantly, flames, water, trees, earth, and golden light surged in the sky, representing the fundamental Five Elements path of cultivator practice. Without uttering a word, all attendees felt various degrees of enlightenment, with many entering a state of realization. However, Jiang¡¯s lectures did not stop there. He elaborated on the transformations between the Five Elements. This enabled those who were in the midst of enlightenment, as well as those who had not yet entered such a state, to engage in deeper contemplation and gain more insights.¡± Even Nascent Soul peak cultivators found new insights, with visible colors of realization swirling in their eyes. It was a sign that they had gained a new understanding. Buzz! After that, Jiang Chengxuan formed many different hand seals again. These seals seemed to be able to enter one s soul. Everyone gained insights without needing any verbal explanation. Gradually. The aura in the audience fluctuated, indicating many were making breakthroughs in their cultivation. Su Qingchan, Perfected Lord Wind Cloud, and Sword Lord Azure Blue felt as if the locks binding them were about to break, freeing them from their constraints. Their faces unconsciously revealed a trace of excitement. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s lecture proceeded from the basics to the more advanced stages of cultivation, from Qi Refinement to Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, Nascent Soul, and up to Soul Formation, offering a comprehensive guide from the ground up. He explained in detail the changes in the five elements, the cultivation of all the attributes in the five elements, and even the breakthroughs between each bottleneck. He then extended his teachings to encompass broader principles, including space, destruction, life, and other grand mysteries. Although Jiang Chengxuan only touched upon the surface of these profound mysteries, the ideas and directions he revealed immediately gave some cultivators, who were firmly stuck at their bottlenecks, a glimpse of hope. Especially for Su Qingchan and the others, they almost immediately grasped the direction for breaking through to Soul Formation. Unable to contain their excitement, they stood up and deeply bowed to Jiang Chengxuan in gratitude. A year later. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s lectures came to a temporary conclusion, and it was Shen Ruyan¡¯sturn to speak. Unlike Jiang Chengxuan. What she focused on was how to overcome inner demons and tribulations. After all, just gaining insights was not enough to advance. Along the way, cultivators would definitely encounter all kinds of tribulations. Among them, inner demons and various inner tribulations were the greatest obstacles to the advancement of cultivation and even the Journey of Dao. If one was not careful, his Dao path would be cut off and he would be doomed eternally. So. That was the main topic of Shen Ruyan¡¯s lecture. Of course. She also shared insights on her understanding of lightning techniques, providing invaluable inspiration for cultivators with a Lightning Spirit Root or those specializing in lightning-based spells. In short, by the end of their lectures, every cultivator present had gained insights to varying degrees. Figures like Su Qingchan had even discovered the keys to breakthrough, clearing their previous confusion about ascending to Soul Formation. It was believed that, thanks to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s teachings, the Nine Essences cultivation world would soon welcome several new Heavenly Lords. The profound impact of their lectures was self-evident. No matter how far Su Qingchan and the others went in the future, they would never forget Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s kindness. In the remaining time, The other Heavenly Lords in the cultivation world of the Nine Essences, For example, Xuan Yang, Everlasting Mountain, Infinite Ocean, Dongfang Tianxing, and the others. At Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s and Shen Ruyan¡¯s invitation, they also shared the unique insights they had obtained on their cultivation journey. It offered fresh perspectives to the audience. Just like that. Three years passed quickly. Many people were still immersed in the lectures and were absorbing the knowledge. They were very at ease. They were not worried that they would encounter any danger during the process of comprehending. Under the watchful eyes of Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and several Heavenly Lords, who would dare to do anything that they shouldn¡¯t? Who had the ability to do anything harmful to those still comprehending? As for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, they waited patiently until these people woke up from their state of enlightenment until the last person. Only then did the two of them slowly disappear from the lecture platform. Chapter 718 - Chapter 718: Ascending to the Spiritual Realm Chapter 718: Ascending to the Spiritual Realm Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°My fellow Daoists, if there are no unexpected events, my wife and I will officially initiate the ascension light in three months. At that time, you and your descendants are welcome to come and witness the ceremony,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said to the still-present Heavenly Lords such as Xuan Yang and the others, inviting them with a smile. Hearing his words, Xuan Yang and the others all nodded with smiles, saying, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang and Fellow Daoist Shen, don¡¯t worry. At that time, we will definitely be there to witness it.¡± At this point, everyone present couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit sentimental. After so many years, someone in their Nine Essences was finally about to ascend. According to the current rules set by the Ascension Platform, cultivators can only initiate the Ascension Light on their own after reaching the late stage of Soul Formation. Unless one possesses items like the Realm Resonance Stone, it¡¯s impossible to trigger the Ascension Light before reaching the late stage of Soul Formation. And each Ascension Light can accommodate no more than eight people. By this time, Jiang Chengxuan had already given the Realm Resonance Stone to Xuan Yang and the others. If their cultivation could not progress in the future, this stone would be their reliance, giving them still a chance to ascend. They just need to protect the Nine Essences cultivation world for over a thousand years, providing sufficient growth time for those who come after. On this day. Jiang Anran, Jiang Renyi, Jiang Rendao, Jiang Yuncheng, and the other disciples of the Jiang family. As well as cultivators from the Hidden Sword Palace, the Purple Sun Palace, Black Sea Pavilion, the Everlasting Palace, and so on. They had all arrived at the Central Plain Ascension Platform in advance. Everyone had a look of excitement on their faces. Especially the disciples of the Jiang family, their eyes were filled with reluctance and nervousness. Buzz! Under such circumstances, two figures suddenly flew over from the distant sky. It was Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. At this moment, they came to the Ascension Platform and turned to look at everyone present. They immediately cupped their fists at everyone and said, ¡°The future of the Nine Essences cultivation world will rely on everyone to protect and develop together. Today, the two of us will ascend, and we only wish to say one thing. We look forward to reuniting with you in the higher realms.¡± After saying this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan no longer hesitated. The Dharmic powers of the two of them surged out at the same time. A powerful aura instantly spread in all directions. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! At the same time. The Ascension Platform they were standing on seemed to sense the power emanating from them, lighting up with dazzling brilliance. A vast and indescribable force descended upon them, gradually lifting their figures into the air. This was the legendary Ascension Guiding Light! ¡°Seniors, congratulations on ascending!¡± ¡°Seniors, congratulations on ascending!¡± Shouts sounded from the cultivators below the platform. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked down to see the figures below becoming smaller and smaller until they completely disappeared. BOOM! At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan both felt that their bodies were wrapped by a mysterious energy. Then, this energy carried them through layers of space, ultimately seeming to break through a certain barrier membrane. With a loud boom, they completely entered into a brand new world! ¡°Is this the Spiritual Realm?¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan both clearly felt that the energy between heaven and earth seemed no longer to be of the same level as spiritual Qi, but rather, it was Primordial Spiritual Qi. A level of energy that was even higher than spiritual Qi. With just a slight absorption, they immediately experienced a crackling sound within their bodies, which actually began transforming their physique and Dharmic power towards a stronger level. And this was just the beginning. If they were to completely transform the Dharmic power derived from absorbing spiritual Qi into that derived from absorbing the Primordial Spiritual Qi, wouldn¡¯t their Dharmic power and cultivation levels achieve an immediate breakthrough?¡± This was very likely to happen and was no joke. At this moment, both of them gained a clearer understanding of the Spiritual Realm. No wonder all cultivators, in the end, aimed to ascend. The difference in the environment between the Spiritual Realm and the lower realms was too vast. If the environment of the Spiritual Realm could be likened to a city, then the environment of the lower realm they were originally in would be akin to a remote and undeveloped countryside. Moreover, it¡¯s the kind that has not been developed at all. In such an environment, even those with poor aptitude had the potential to cultivate to Golden Core. That is to say, as long as you possess a spiritual root, your lowest possible achievement in cultivation, at the very least, would be reaching Golden Core. There wouldn¡¯t be anything worse than that. And reaching Golden Core, if placed in the lower realms, would be a true person capable of founding a sect or family. This showed the enormous gap between the environments of the two realms. ¡°What?¡± Just as the Ascension Light gradually dissipated from their bodies, they suddenly heard a light exclamation near their ears. Looking up, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan realized they were standing on a giant white jade platform. Beside them stood a man in a white robe. The man appeared to be in his thirties, with a somewhat scholarly air about him. Of course. These were not the most important aspects. The most crucial was the aura emanating from this person. He was a Great Heavenly Lord at the ninth level of Soul Formation. At this moment, the robed man was also observing Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Seeing them, a smile slowly appeared on his face, and he addressed them, ¡°Fellow Daoists, I am Feng Yunhao of the Huangji Sect, currently the guardian cultivator of this Eastern Sky Ascension Platform. May I know which lower realm you have come from? Do you have a main sect or family in the Celestial Floodgate Realm that you intend to join?¡± ¡°Oh? The Celestial Floodgate Realm? I thought this was the Spiritual Realm?¡± Hearing Feng Yunhao¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were both somewhat puzzled. They really didn¡¯t understand why the Spiritual Realm suddenly became something called the Celestial Floodgate Realm. Seeing the confusion in their eyes, Feng Yunhao smiled and explained, ¡°It seems you two are not affiliated with any main sect or family in the Spiritual Realm, right?¡± Before Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could respond, Feng Yunhao continued, ¡°What is referred to as the Spiritual Realm is actually a general term. It encompasses many realms, just like the Immortal Realm contains many subsidiary realms. Does that make sense to you two?¡± Chapter 719 - Chapter 719: Feng Yunhaos Shock Chapter 719: Feng Yunhao¡¯s Shock Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Feng Yunhao was well aware that if Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had any connections with any family or sect within the Celestial Floodgate Realm, they wouldn¡¯t have been so puzzled. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan also realized this point. They didn¡¯t intend to hide anything and immediately nodded in response to Feng Yunhao¡¯s words, saying, ¡°Fellow Daoist Feng, you are right. We indeed do not have any main sect or family to seek refuge with in this Celestial Floodgate Realm. We understand what you just said. We¡¯re just curious about how many realms like the Celestial Floodgate Realm there are in the entire Spiritual Realm?¡± ¡°To tell the truth, the number is quite significant,¡± Feng Yunhao did not hide anything and responded to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s question, ¡°As far as I know, there are over a hundred realms that have been discovered within the entire Spiritual Realm so far. Among them, over thirty realms have cross-realm teleportation established between them. These realms, like our Celestial Floodgate Realm, are predominantly dominated by our human race. Of course Being dominated by our human race does not mean that there is only our human race within the realm. There are also other powerful races in the realm, such as the demons, the nagas, the protoss, the barbarians, etc. The reason why it is said that our human race dominates is because our human race occupies the most territory and has the widest influence.¡± It¡¯s not like some people think, that our human race has occupied the entire Celestial Floodgate Realm, and the whole realm honors our human race as supreme. That¡¯s not the case. This is something you must clearly understand. Otherwise, when you go to other places, you might suffer a great loss or even lose your life.¡± ¡°I see.¡± After hearing Feng Yunhao¡¯s explanation, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan gained a rough understanding of the overall situation of the Spiritual Realm. In simple terms, the Spiritual Realm is a term used by cultivators of the lower realms for the higher realms. In reality, the Spiritual Realm is divided into various large and small, diverse realms. These realms are independent of each other. Some are dominated by the humans, some by the demons, and others by so- called barbarians, eldars, and protoss. The realm they ascended to is the Celestial Floodgate Realm, dominated by the humans. ¡°By the way, I haven¡¯t asked which part of the lower realm you ascended from?¡± At this moment, Feng Yunhao remembered this question and asked Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan again. Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not hide their origins and replied, ¡°We ascended from the Nine Essences cultivation world of the Dustless Lower Realm.¡± ¡°The Nine Essences cultivation world of the Dustless Lower Realm?¡± Hearing this name, Feng Yunhao was obviously stunned. But soon, it was as if he remembered something, and a look of surprise appeared on his face, he couldn¡¯t help but blurt out: ¡°You ascended from the Nine Essences cultivation realm of the Dustless Lower Realm!¡± As soon as he said this, Feng Yunhao realized that he had lost his composure. He quickly adjusted his emotions before continuing, ¡°As far as I know, our Celestial Floodgate Realm has not had any contact with the Dustless Lower Realm for a very long time. It seems to be because all the ascension platforms in the Dustless Lower Realm were damaged, preventing our Celestial Floodgate Realm from being able to locate and communicate with the Dustless Lower Realm. However, a few hundred years ago, it seemed that an ascension platform was repaired there, allowing us to once again detect the general location of the Dustless Lower Realm. Still, because no one has used a Realm Resonance Stone or similar item that can detect and locate, our Celestial Floodgate Realm still cannot accurately locate the Dustless Lower Realm. Could the Dustless Lower Realm that you mentioned just now be the Dustless Lower Realm that I¡¯m talking about now?¡± Feng Yunhao was well aware that whether it¡¯s their Spiritual Realm, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s former lower realm, or even the Immortal Realm, there are boundless realms within them. Some have been discovered by them, and some have not. And among these realms, there are many with the same name. Thus, Feng Yunhao needed to confirm whether Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were indeed from the Dustless Lower Realm he was referring to. From Feng Yunhao¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan quickly caught two pieces of information. First, the moment their Nine Essences cultivation world¡¯s ascension platform was repaired, the Celestial Floodgate Realm had detected it. This might be one of the main reasons why the extraterrestrial entity left so quickly. Second, the flow of time in the Celestial Floodgate Realm seems to be similar to that in their Nine Essences cultivation world. Even if there were differences, they shouldn¡¯t be too significant, which was quite a pleasant surprise for them. They certainly didn¡¯t want to spend only a short time in the Celestial Floodgate Realm to find that thousands or tens of thousands of years had passed in the Nine Essences cultivation world, making it nearly impossible to see those old acquaintances again. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan both nodded in response: ¡°The Dustless Lower Realm we ascended from is indeed the one you mentioned, Fellow Daoist Feng. Even if there are other realms with the same name as the Dustless Lower Realm, it¡¯s unlikely they also have worlds named the Nine Essences cultivation world and the Astral Origin cultivation world, right?¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s last remark was made in a slightly teasing tone. Feng Yunhao was taken aback for a moment, but soon smiled and nodded: ¡°You¡¯re right. Two realms might share the same name, but the cultivation worlds within them can¡¯t be the same. Please give me a moment; I need to verify whether the two cultivation worlds you mentioned exist in the Dustless Lower Realm we know.¡± Feng Yunhao¡¯s cautiousness was understandable. First, those stationed at the ascension platforms had the duty to confirm the identity and origin of those who ascended. Secondly, and most importantly, the Dustless Lower Realm had been disconnected from their Celestial Floodgate Realm for so long that its rediscovery was of significant interest. They wanted to know what had happened in the Dustless Lower Realm over the years that led to the loss of contact. Lastly, the fact that two individuals from a world that had lost its connection to the ascension pathway had successfully ascended meant they must possess extraordinary qualities. Such individuals would undoubtedly be highly valued by the various forces within the Celestial Floodgate Realm. Once their identities and origins were confirmed, It wouldn¡¯t take long before many supreme sects and families came flocking over to rope in the couple. Chapter 720 - Chapter 720: The Situation in the Celestial Floodgate Realm Chapter 720: The Situation in the Celestial Floodgate Realm Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations In the Celestial Floodgate Realm, or rather, the entire SpiritUAL Realm. Whether it was a Void Returning sect or a super sect with a Dao Integration Holy Lord. They all highly valued those cultivators who could ascend from the lower realms on their own. The reason was very simple. Anyone who could cultivate to the late stage of Soul Formation and ascend to the Spiritual Realm with their own ability from such an environment in the lower realm undoubtedly possessed unique qualities. And such a person¡¯s fortune would certainly not be bad. After all, anyone with poor fortune would hardly be able to reach the step of ascension. Not to mention individuals like Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan who came from such hard cultivation environments. Being able to ascend to the Celestial Floodgate Realm was a miracle. And why wouldn¡¯t all the major sects and families value, care for, and respect such people? Including Feng Yunhao of the Huangji Sect, where he belonged, they also held cultivators like Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan in high regard. However, he was self-aware that with the strength of his Huangji Sect, inviting cultivators like Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan might be very difficult, if not impossible. Therefore, what Feng Yunhao was thinking now was to form a good relationship with them as much as possible before that. Soon. Feng Yunhao received definite news. He smiled at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, nodding and saying, ¡°Correct, the Dustless Lower Realm you spoke of is indeed the same as the one we discussed. It indeed contains the Nine Essence cultivation world and the Astral Origin cultivation world. I won¡¯t hide it from you. When the time comes, many sects and families will find you and try to recruit you. May I know your thoughts and plans regarding this?¡± Hearing Feng Yunhao¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan exchanged a glance. Shen Ruyan then said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Feng, to be honest, we don¡¯t know much about the situation in the Celestial Floodgate Realm. We are even more unclear about why many sects and families would want to recruit us. Could you please help us understand a bit more?¡± ¡°Ha ha, absolutely.¡± Feng Yunhao was waiting for them to say this. He smiled and said, ¡°Our Celestial Floodgate Realm has countless sects and families. These sects and families each have their own territory. According to the scale and strength of those sects and families, it can roughly be divided into four levels. These include Soul Formation sects and families, Void Returning sects and families, super sects and families, and overlord sects and families. The first two need no further explanation. Although I would like to represent my Huangji Sect to invite you, I also know that the probability of you joining our Huangji Sect is almost none, so I won¡¯t make it difficult for us both. Haha.¡± Clearly, from Feng Yunhao¡¯s words, his Huangji Sect was a Void Returning sect. Because if his Huangji Sect were just a Soul Formation sect, him, being at the peak of Soul Formation, would not likely be stationed at a place like the Ascension Platform. Thus, the Huangji Sect could only be of the Void Returning level. ¡°Next is the super sect.¡± Feng Yunhao continued, ¡°This is what I personally recommend for you to join the most. Any super sect will inevitably have a Dao Integration Holy Lord presiding over it. Moreover, the number of Void Returning Divine Lords is more than ten. Furthermore, many super sects have once produced Mahayana Daolords (One realm above Void Returning). There were even immortals who had ascended. The heritage of such super sects, strictly speaking, may even surpass those overlord sects and families that do not have ascended immortals. This is also why those overlord sects and families are reluctant to offend them. If you really have to choose a super sect to join, I suggest it¡¯s best to choose such a super sect. It will be most beneficial for your future development and cultivation.¡± After saying this, Feng Yunhao paused for a moment before continuing, ¡°As for those overlord sects, all have Mahayana Daolords presiding over them. The number of Dao Integration Holy Lords and Void Returning Divine Lords far exceeds that of super sects. Although such sects will also invite cultivators like you who can ascend independently, because there are so many geniuses and outstanding disciples within them, to be honest, they don¡¯t really lack cultivators like you. If you join an overlord sect, the level of attention you receive will definitely not compare to that in a super sect. Moreover, in terms of heritage, unless it¡¯s those overlord sects with ascended immortals, some newly risen overlord sects might not be as good as those super sects that have existed for a long time.¡± Of course. All I¡¯ve said is just for your reference. Howyou choose in the end will still depend on your own wishes.¡± Hearing Feng Yunhao¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan basically understood his meaning. In simple terms, it meant that although they could join those overlord forces, because there were too many geniuses and more powerful individuals, even if they went, they probably would not be given much attention. However, it¡¯s different for super forces. Whether it¡¯s newly risen super forces or old super forces, they would value cultivators like them very much. Although Feng Yunhao did not explicitly say it, what he implied was that if they were to choose a super force to join, it would be best to choose those super forces that had fallen from overlord status. First, they would not be neglected if they joined such forces. Secondly, such super forces also had enough heritage. That is, they had a reliable background, unlike those newly risen super forces, which, although they would value Jiang Chengxuan and them a lot, clearly lacked heritage and couldn¡¯t provide much help for their long-term development. ¡°Now that you¡¯ve just ascended to our Celestial Floodgate Realm, there might be some things you can¡¯t feel yet. But as time goes on, you will gradually realize how important a strong and suitable backing is,¡± Feng Yunhao said with a slight bitter smile on his face. ¡°Oh, right, this is an entry token for Guangyun Immortal City. Since you¡¯ve just arrived in the Celestial Floodgate Realm, you probably don¡¯t have a place to stay. This entry token for Guangyun Immortal City, I¡¯ll give it to you. With this token, you can choose any residence in Guangyun Immortal City to stay in. The term is for one hundred years.¡± As he spoke, Feng Yunhao handed over a token engraved with the word ¡°Guangyun¡± to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Chapter 721 - Chapter 721: Heading to Guangyun Immortal City Chapter 721: Heading to Guangyun Immortal City Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations Seeing the token offered by Feng Yunhao, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not refuse. They could see that the other party clearly wanted to form a good relationship with them. At the same time, they had a rough guess in their hearts about the matter of having a strong backing that Feng Yunhao had just mentioned. Then, Jiang Chengxuan smiled and said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Feng, I wonder if you have a general introduction of the various sects and families? If so, could you provide us with some information or introduce some to us? Feng Yunhao certainly would not refuse Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s request. He took out a jade slip from his possession and handed it to Jiang Chengxuan with a smile, ¡°Here, this jade slip contains information on many sects and families in our Celestial Floodgate Realm. You can take a look. Also, if you don¡¯t have any other matters now, you might as well head to Guangyun Immortal City first. I happen to be free and can take you there.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan agreed to Feng Yunhao¡¯s suggestion after some thought. Having just arrived in Celestial Floodgate Realm, they were unfamiliar with the place and indeed needed someone like Feng Yunhao to guide them, which would save them a lot of energy and time. Soon, the three of them, led by Feng Yunhao, headed towards Guangyun Immortal City. Along the way, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan observed their surroundings. It had to be said that the difference between the Spiritual Realm and the lower realm was huge, be it in terms of environment or other things. Take the mountain ranges around them, for example ¨C their scope, height, scale, and the creatures living within them were not something that the lower realm¡¯s mountain ranges could compare to. And this was still just a relatively remote area of the entire Celestial Floodgate Realm. It was hard to imagine how majestic and lofty the mountains in the center of the Celestial Floodgate Realm would be. ¡°Fellow Daoists, the area where our Eastern Sky Ascension Platform is located belongs to the jurisdiction of the State of Lingji. From here to Guangyun Immortal City, with our speed, it will take about a month,¡± Feng Yunhao explained to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Hearing this, both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were somewhat surprised. It would take a month to reach Guangyun Immortal City at their speed, which spoke to the vast distance involved. This distance was probably equivalent to flying from the northern border to the central plain of their Nine Essences cultivation world, and then from the central plain to the western desert, back and forth. This suggested that just one state in the Celestial Floodgate Realm might be larger than the entirety of the Nine Essences cultivation world. However, this seemed reasonable. If the Spiritual Realm did not have such a vast area and extensive resources, how could it support the cultivation needs of so many cultivators above Soul Formation? As Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, accompanied by Feng Yunhao, made their way to Guangyun Immortal City, the news of their ascension from the Nine Essences cultivation world in the Dustless Lower Realm also spread among certain cultivators tasked with such matters. Suddenly, many who received this news started heading towards Guangyun Immortal City. Obviously, these people all knew that cultivators who ascended to the Eastern Sky Ascension Platform from the lower realm would generally first head to Guangyun Immortal City. Especially cultivators like Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who didn¡¯t belong to any sect or family in the Celestial Floodgate Realm. It was even less likely for them to head directly to other places. That¡¯s because only there would they find people specifically responsible for recruiting disciples for their sects. As for newly ascended cultivators not planning to join any sect or power, this possibility was unlikely. It¡¯s not that there were no independent cultivators in the Spiritual Realm, but even among them, there¡¯s almost always a powerful master or elder backing them. Truly independent cultivators without any support were rare because, without such backing, their potential down the cultivation path was limited. After all, the Spiritual Realm was far more brutal and challenging than the lower realms by hundreds or even thousands of times. During their subsequent conversation with Feng Yunhao, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan gradually understood this point. So. They didn¡¯t plan to wander the Spiritual Realm as independent cultivators but intended to follow Feng Yunhao¡¯s advice and seek a sect to join first. As for which sect to join, they had several ideas in mind, but the final decision would still depend on the actual situation at the time. A month quickly passed. On this day. As Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Feng Yunhao flew over another plain, a towering city loomed ahead, its walls reaching into the clouds. The height of the walls alone seemed to stretch thousands of feet, standing like a colossal giant, exuding an overwhelmingly majestic aura. The entire surface of the city walls was engraved with intricate and mysterious runes, shimmering with a beautiful yet dangerous presence. It was clear that any unwise attackers would instantly face the wrath of those runes. Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! With the sound of whooshing through the air, the trio finally approached the magnificent city. Feng Yunhao casually produced a token engraved with the character ¡°Huang¡±, and the Nascent Soul cultivators guarding the city gate immediately bowed and stepped aside. After they entered the city, one of the mid-stage Nascent Soul men said, ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, that should be Elder Feng from the Huangji Sect who just went in, right? I heard the Eastern Sky Ascension Platform he¡¯s in charge of had two rather special ascendants. This news has already alarmed many seniors within the city. It seems those two ascendants will receive numerous invitations from large sects this time.¡± Abearded late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator added, ¡°That¡¯s for sure. Haven¡¯t you seen that all the ascendants who managed to ascend to our Celestial Floodgate Realm have always been sought after by many large sects and families? Not to mention those two seem to be quite unique. I guess even the overlord level sects might be tempted to recruit them this time.¡± ¡°How could this be¡­?¡± Hearing the bearded man¡¯s words, the other Nascent Soul cultivators guarding the gate were somewhat surprised. The mid-stage Nascent Soul man then asked, ¡°Brother Zhao, do you know why? Why are those ascendants from the lower realm so highly valued by the large sects, even by the super sects? What¡¯s the reason behind this?¡± Chapter 722 - Chapter 722: Choosing the Cave Abode Chapter 722: Choosing the Cave Abode Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Upon hearing the question, the other people present also turned their gaze towards the bearded man known as Brother Zhao. The bearded man didn¡¯t beat around the bush and explained, ¡°The specifics are not something we can fully understand, but from what I¡¯ve heard, those who can ascend to our Spiritual Realm on their own are favored by the world. Moreover, the likelihood of these individuals achieving Void Returning or even Dao Integration is higher than for cultivators native to our realm. Although the number is not large because achieving Void Returning, especially Dao Integration, is not something just anyone can accomplish. However, overall, the ratio of those people is greater than us native cultivators of this world.¡± ¡°I see. It seems those who can ascend to our Spiritual Realm on their own indeed have their unique aspects,¡± the group nodded in understanding. At the same time. Meanwhile, Feng Yunhao led Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan into Guangyun Immortal City and directly to the place where cave abodes were rented. According to Feng Yunhao, any cultivator looking to settle in Guangyun Immortal City, whether temporarily or long-term, needed to visit this place first. Soon, the trio arrived at a beautifully decorated building, where a middle-aged beautiful woman greeted them warmly. When she saw Feng Yunhao, her beautiful eyes lit up and she smiled. ¡°I was wondering who it was. So it¡¯s Fellow Daoist Feng from the Huangji Sect. What? Fellow Daoist Feng, are you here to rent a cave abode for your sect¡¯s elders or disciples?¡± As she spoke, she looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. However, Feng Yunhao didn¡¯t answer the middle-aged woman first. Instead, he turned around and said to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, Fellow Daoist Shen, this is Manager Xue, Xue Xin, whom I told you about. In the future, if you come to Guangyun Immortal City again and want to rent a cave abode, you can look for her.¡± At this point, Feng Yunhao looked at Xue Xin and smiled. ¡°Manager Xue, I just brought these two over from the Eastern Sky Ascension Platform. If it¡¯s convenient, can you choose a cave abode for them that¡¯s currently empty? Next, if nothing unexpected happens, they should be staying in Guangyun Immortal City for a period of time.¡± ¡°Oh? You brought them over from the Eastern Sky Ascension Platform?¡± Hearing Feng Yunhao¡¯s words, Xue Xin¡¯s beautiful eyes lit up again. Obviously, she was also well-informed. In just an instant, she knew the origins of the two people in front of her. The smile on her face immediately became brighter. ¡°So it¡¯s Fellow Daoist Jiang and Shen. Come, I¡¯ll personally recommend a few cave abodes that are currently empty.¡± As she spoke, Xue Xin brought Jiang Chengxuan and the other two to a light screen that looked like a sand table. She raised her hand and waved it. Immediately, several three-dimensional cave abodes appeared on the light screen that looked like a sand table. They were vivid. Other than its small size, it was not much different from a real cave abode. ¡°Let me tell you about the specific conditions of these few cave abodes,¡± Xue Xin said with a smile, looking towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan with an enthusiastic tone. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan responded politely. ¡°Then we¡¯ll trouble Manager Xue.¡± ¡°Hehe, no trouble, no trouble.¡± Xue Xin smiled and waved her hand. Then, she patiently told the two of them about the specific situation of the cave abodes. ¡°This ¡®Mystic¡¯ number eight cave abode is located in the center of our Guangyun Immortal City. If you need to travel frequently, choosing it would undoubtedly be very convenient. This ¡®Mystic¡¯ number eleven cave abode is currently the most secluded cave abode available. Moreover, the distribution of elemental spirit Qi here is the most even. As for this ¡®Mystic¡¯ number four cave abode, its general condition isn¡¯t much different from the others. Its unique feature is the presence of a specially set up alchemy room inside. The alchemy room is equipped with a Level 6 coal-seam fire, one of the most helpful natural fires for alchemy. If you two have any alchemy needs in the future, you might consider choosing this ¡®Mystic¡¯ number four cave abode.¡± Following that, Xue Xin introduced several other cave abodes to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan one after another. They listened very attentively, even though they felt they might not stay in Guangyun Immortal City for too long. Regardless, they appreciated the patience with which she explained everything to them, acknowledging it as a kind gesture. After Xue Xin had introduced all the currently vacant cave abodes, she smiled again at them and asked, ¡°Do you have any preferences, or have you taken a liking to any of the cave abodes?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan exchanged glances. Then Jiang Chengxuan smiled and said, ¡°Manager Xue, if possible, we would like to choose the ¡®Mystic¡¯ number eight cave abode.¡± Their reason for coming to Guangyun Immortal City was to carefully select a sect to join. Under these circumstances, the location of their cave abode naturally couldn¡¯t be too remote. Plus, they didn¡¯t have any immediate need for cultivation, so they weren¡¯t particularly concerned about the density of spiritual Qi. On the contrary, being new to the Celestial Floodgate Realm, they were curious about everything here and preferred to explore Guangyun Immortal City to understand the situation themselves. ¡°¡®Mystic¡¯ number eight cave abode?¡± Xue Xin was slightly surprised but quickly smiled and nodded. ¡°Of course, that can be arranged.¡± With that, Xue Xin waved her hand over the three-dimensional image of the ¡®Mystic¡¯ number eight cave abode. Instantly, a jade token engraved with ¡®Mystic¡¯ number eight appeared in her hand, which she then handed to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan with a smile, ¡°This is the activation token for the ¡®Mystic¡¯ number eight cave abode. You can use it to move in directly.¡± Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan promptly took out the entry token Feng Yunhao had given him earlier and handed it to Xue Xin, ¡°Manager Xue, here¡¯s the entry token for you.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Seeing the entry token Jiang Chengxuan handed over, Xue Xin was momentarily surprised but quickly understood after glancing at Feng Yunhao. After thinking for a moment, she accepted the entry token and said with a nod and a smile, ¡°Alright, then I won¡¯t be polite with you two. If you have any needs or questions while in Guangyun Immortal City, feel free to come tome.¡± Chapter 723 - Chapter 723: Visiting One After Another Chapter 723: Visiting One After Another Translator: Henyee Translations I Editor: Henyee Translations After Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan bid farewell to Xue Xin and left the , beautifully decorated building, Feng Yunhao directly led them to the ¡®Mystic¡¯ number eight cave abode they had chosen. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, Fellow Daoist Shen, this is the ¡®Mystic¡¯ number eight cave abode you have chosen,¡± Feng Yunhao said with a smile, looking at them. ¡°If there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯ll take my leave now.¡± After all, I can¡¯t be away from the ascension platform for too long. ¡°Hmm, Fellow Daoist Feng, you¡¯re leaving now?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were taken aback. Feng Yunhao nodded. ¡°If you have any questions later on, you can seek out Manager Xue we just met or contact me through this communication jade talisman. As long as we are within the bounds of the state of Lingji, communication shouldn¡¯t pose any significant problems.¡± He handed his communication jade talisman to Jiang Chengxuan. Watching Feng Yunhao¡¯s departing figure, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t linger outside the cave abode. They soon took out the cave abode jade token, opened the gate, and entered together. It had to be said that the cave abode in the Spiritual Realm was undoubtedly better than those in their lower realm in terms of both area and environment, including the presence of Primordial Spiritual Qi. As soon as the two of them circulated their cultivation techniques, they could clearly feel that their cultivation seemed to have advanced slightly. However, at this moment, the most important thing for them was clearly not to cultivate, but to determine which sect or family they should choose to join in the future. ¡°Husband, which sect do you think we should join?¡± Shen Ruyan looked at Jiang Chengxuan and asked. After some thought, Jiang Chengxuan listed several sects suitable for them. Qiankun Hall, Haoran Sect, Five Elements Heavenly Sect, Divine Shadow Gate, and Thunderclap Valley. Among these, Haoran Sect, Five Elements Heavenly Sect, and Thunderclap Valley were super sects, while Qiankun Hall and Divine Shadow Gate were overlord sects. The first three were very ancient super sects with profound foundations, having produced Daolords and even ascended immortals in the distant past. As for the Qiankun Hall and the Divine Shadow Gate, although they were overlord sects, they were both newly promoted. There was only one Mahayana Daolord in the sect. Compared to the three super sects, their foundation was even slightly inferior. The advantage of choosing the latter two would be their likely greater emphasis on Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, potentially allowing them more opportunities to make a name for themselves. Of course. This consideration was only from the perspective of the merits and demerits of various sects. However, from the aspects of cultivation techniques, inheritance, and cultivation perspectives, the Five Elements Heavenly Sect and Thunderclap Valley were undoubtedly the most suitable for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Yet, nothing is absolute. Ultimately, they still needed to decide which sect to join based on the actual situation and the attitudes of those sects towards them. In the following time. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan settled temporarily in Guangyun Immortal City. Over the next few months, representatives from various sects began to visit their ¡®Mystic¡¯ number eight cave abode in succession. The first to visit them was not one of the five sects they had previously discussed but a super family from Celestial Floodgate Realm known as the Qian Family. The Qian Family¡¯s invitation to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan was made with a very strong interest and they offered quite impressive conditions. From their attitude, it was evident that they sincerely wished for the couple to join. Unfortunately, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were clearly more inclined to join a sect rather than a family. However, neither Jiang Chengxuan nor Shen Ruyan would openly reject their proposal. They simply stated that they needed more time to consider and that they would contact the Qian Family if they decided to join. The second force to visit them was also unexpected; it was one of the current overlord forces in Celestial Floodgate Realm, Qiankun Hall. The visitor¡¯s attitude was also very modest, which is actually not very common among many overlord forces. He also expressed sufficient sincerity, stating that if they were willing to join Qiankun Hall, a Dao Integration Holy Lord would personally take them as disciples. In terms of cultivation resources and other arrangements, they would have priority, only below that of the Holy Sons and Holy Daughters. Of course. Being valued by Qiankun Hall meant that once they joined, they would also have the opportunity to compete for the positions of Holy Son and Holy Daughter. Once they became the Holy Son or Holy Daughter of an overlord force like Qiankun Hall, their status and identity would be second only to the Dao Integration Holy Lords and they would receive special nurturing from the entire hall. Anyone daring to target them would face retribution from the entire Qiankun Hall. Undeniably, Qiankun Hall highly valued Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. From their words and attitudes, both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could clearly feel the sincerity. However, as mentioned before, they were not ready to make a decision so quickly. They still needed to see more before deciding. Subsequently, representatives from other sects visited them in succession, including the Five Elements Heavenly Sect, which Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan highly valued. According to Jiang Chengxuan, the Five Elements Spiritual Technique he was currently cultivating had a complete inheritance within the Five Elements Heavenly Sect. Even the Five Elements Immortal Technique, which could be cultivated after ascending to the Immortal Realm, also had a complete inheritance within the Five Elements Immortal Sect in the Immortal Realm. However, the attitude of the representative from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect was not as enthusiastic as those from Qiankun Hall and the Qian Family and other forces. The hidden sense of superiority and the attitude of ¡°You should be glad that I am inviting you¡± immediately made Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan frown inwardly. Despite the representative of the Five Elements Heavenly Sect promising them quite favorable treatment, which would be highly desirable for other cultivators, it undoubtedly fell short compared to the offers from Qiankun Hall and the Qian Family. In such a situation, representatives from Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley visited Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan together. The representative from Haoran Sect was a middle-aged man with a scholarly demeanor named Zhou Pingchuan. From Thunderclap Valley, a beautiful female cultivator dressed in colorful clothes named Liu Ziyue came. As soon as they met Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, they each offered very sincere invitations with generous conditions. Chapter 724 - Chapter 724: The Style of the Five Elements Heavenly Sect Chapter 724: The Style of the Five Elements Heavenly Sect Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations However, what surprised Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan was that Haoran Sect¡¯s Zhou Pingchuan invited Jiang Chengxuan but not Shen Ruyan, and Thunderclap Valley wanted to invite Shen Ruyan but not Jiang Chengxuan. This made the two of them wonder if these two sects had already discussed this beforehand. They clearly knew that the two of them were husband and wife, Dao companions, but they still invited them separately. It was a move that left Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan somewhat speechless. As if sensing their thoughts, Zhou Pingchuan chuckled and said, ¡°Do you think our actions were deliberate?¡± Before Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could respond, Zhou Pingchuan continued, ¡°To be honest, the Haoran Sect invited Fellow Daoist Jiang because we believe joining our sect would be more beneficial for both you and our sect. Similarly. Thunderclap Valley invited your Dao companion Fellow Daoist Shen but not you because you are not suited for their sect. In contrast, your Dao companion Shen Ruyan is a perfect candidate for Thunderclap Valley. Joining Thunderclap Valley would be advantageous for her future cultivation and for Thunderclap Valley itself. Do you understand what I¡¯m saying?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan exchanged glances. Indeed. Based on their prior knowledge of the sects, Thunderclap Valley indeed seemed like the most suitable sect for Shen Ruyan. There was no other. It¡¯s said that from disciples to Dao Integration Holy Lords in the sect, everyone focused on lightning-related techniques, and every disciple had a lightning body. Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Lightning Dao Body was a rarity that came once in ten thousand years. If she were to join Thunderclap Valley, she would be nurtured as a Holy Daughter right from the start, which was something other sects could not offer. However, why did Haoran Sect think that Jiang Chengxuan would be most suited for them, believing joining them would be the most beneficial for both parties? Shouldn¡¯t the Five Elements Heavenly Sect be the best match for him? As if seeing through the doubts in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart, Liu Ziyue, who was beside Zhou Pingchuan, could not help but smile. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, are you thinking that a sect like the Five Elements Heavenly Sect would be the most suitable for you? This time, Liu Ziyue didn¡¯t wait for Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s reply and continued with a smile. ¡°If we¡¯re not mistaken, representatives from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect should have already visited you, right? How do you feel about the people from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was taken aback by Liu Ziyue¡¯s sudden question, causing him to frown slightly. Indeed, the representatives from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect had not left a good impression on him and Shen Ruyan. However, if Liu Ziyue and Zhou Pingchuan thought that this alone would make them dismiss the idea of joining the Five Elements Heavenly Sect, they were mistaken. After all, deciding on a sect to join involved considering many factors, not just first impressions. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were not novices in the path of cultivation. They would not consider matters lightly. However, Liu Ziyue said again, ¡°There are some things you might not be aware of since you¡¯ve just arrived in our Celestial Floodgate Realm. But with a bit more time here, I believe you¡¯ll come to understand a lot more. Take the Five Elements Heavenly Sect, for example. Sure enough. Their sect¡¯s foundation is indeed very strong, and many newly promoted overlord sects can¡¯t compare to them in this regard, and their connection to the Immortal Realm is also considered close. But their current practices, I think, might not be acceptable to someone like you, Fellow Daoist Jiang.¡± At this point, Liu Ziyue paused for a moment before continuing. ¡°As we know, 320 years ago, a Void Returning elder from the Five Elements Heaven Sect, Liang Tianqiao, fancied a Soul Formation female cultivator as perfectly suitable to be his dual cultivation partner. Therefore, he then forcibly abducted her. Afterward, because the female cultivator did not fully cooperate with his dual cultivation, Liang Tianqiao, in a fit of rage, killed her and her entire family. Two hundred and forty-seven years ago, Yi Feiyang, the great-grandson of Yi Daoxing, a Void Returning elder of the Five Elements Heavenly Sect, had someone ambushed and killed because that person fought with him over an item at an auction. In the end, he killed that person and all his relatives and friends. When the cultivators from the victim¡¯s sect sought an explanation from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect, they were all chased out by Yi Feiyang¡¯s great-grandfather. Two months later, that sect mysteriously disappeared from the world. The official statement claimed that the sect was attacked by foreign cultivators, but those in the know understood what really happened. At this point, Liu Ziyue looked at Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s slightly changed expression and could not help but continue. ¡°114 years ago. The supreme elder of the Five Elements Heavenly Sect, a Dao Integration cultivator named Daoist Shenxiao, collaborated with demons and protoss to confront our human Dao Integration Holy Lord over a chance discovery in a secret realm. This nearly led to the demise of a Dao Integration Holy Lord from the Sun family. When people sought justice from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect afterward, Daoist Shenxiao outright denied it and even took out their sect¡¯s ultimate treasure, the Five Elements Wheel Mirror, to threaten them. If it weren¡¯t for the quick reactions of those Dao Integration seniors, a significant loss might have occurred. And these are just the incidents that are publicly known. Who knows how many more there are that we don¡¯t know about? ¡°The Five Elements Heavenly Sect has done so many evil deeds. Is there really no senior or overlord force that has tried to punish the Five Elements Heavenly Sect for their actions?¡± Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but ask. Hearing her question, Liu Ziyue and Zhou Pingchuan both shook their heads. Zhou Pingchuan spoke, ¡°It¡¯s futile. Here in the Spiritual Realm, the competition among cultivators, races, and different realms far exceeds your imagination. No one will specifically anger the Five Elements Heavenly Sect for the sake of the weak. Even my Haoran Sect and a super ancient sect like Thunderclap Valley are helpless. All we can do is to adhere to our own principles and do what we can and should do within our capabilities.¡± At this point, Zhou Pingchuan suddenly looked at Jiang Chengxuan with a firm gaze, saying confidently, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, I can see that you and us are of the same kind. Although we don¡¯t know much about you, we believe that our sect s elders wouldn¡¯t make a mistake, nor could they misjudge a person. We also believe that if you were to join our Haoran Sect, we would certainly provide you with better cultivation resources and support, far exceeding what the Five Elements Heavenly Sect could offer. This is also why our Haoran Sect values you so much and extends a sincere invitation to you.¡± Chapter 725 - Convinced and Decided to Join Convinced and Decided to Join Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s interest in joining the Five Elements Heavenly Sect, which was initially high, significantly dwindled. If what Zhou Pingchuan and Liu Ziyue mentioned about the sect was true, not only would he not consider joining them, but there might also be a considerable chance of conflict in the future. However, despite Zhou Pingchuan¡¯s extensive talk, Jiang Chengxuan hadn¡¯t heard anything genuinely compelling enough to sway him. Thus, he went straight to the point with Zhou Pingchuan, asking, ¡°Fellow Daoist Zhou, you mentioned that if I were to join your Haoran Sect, the sect could provide me with superior cultivation support. What exactly do you mean by that?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s question, Zhou Pingchuan¡¯s face lit up with a confident smile. He said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, have you ever heard of the Mount of Five Elements Divine Reincarnation?¡± ¡°Mount of Five Elements Divine Reincarnation?¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s pupils suddenly contracted slightly. As someone with the Yin Yang Five Elements Spiritual Root, Jiang Chengxuan had perused countless related texts in the Nine Essences cultivation world, including those about the Mount of Five Elements Divine Reincarnation. It¡¯s touted as the unparalleled sacred mountain for cultivating the Five Elements, unparalleled by any other. Any cultivator practicing the Five Elements would greatly benefit from cultivating on this mountain, not only in terms of efficiency and speed, which could be tenfold the usual rate, but also in understanding the laws of the Five Elements better. Moreover, it might even help in comprehending the mysteries of reincarnation through the mountain¡¯s changes of the Five Elements cycle. In essence, cultivating on the Mount of Five Elements Divine Reincarnation would be immensely beneficial for Jiang Chengxuan, unimaginably so. Was Zhou Pingchuan suggesting that this mountain was within the Haoran Sect? Upon this thought, even with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s temperament, he couldn¡¯t help but feel excitement. Sensing the change in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mood, Zhou Pingchuan nodded, confirming, ¡°Indeed, Fellow Daoist Jiang. Our Haoran Sect possesses the Mount of Five Elements Divine Reincarnation. Should you decide to join us, not only will you have the opportunity to cultivate on the mountain every ten years, but our Sect¡¯s Supreme Elder Qin Shenwu will also take you as his direct disciple and guide your cultivation.¡± Zhou Pingchuan paused for emphasis, then added, ¡°Oh, and I almost forgot to mention. It was Supreme Elder Qin Shenwu, a Dao Integration Holy Lord who specializes in the Five Elements, who seized the Mount of Five Elements Divine Reincarnation from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect.¡± ¡°What?¡± Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t expect Mount of Five Elements Divine Reincarnation to really exist in the Haoran Sect. There was also a Dao Integration Holy Lord who specialized in the cultivation techniques of the Five Elements. Furthermore, he had snatched the Mount from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect. Wouldn¡¯t this be a fatal blow to the Five Elements Heavenly Sect? How could the Five Elements Heavenly Sect let this matter rest? ¡°Haha.¡± As if he had guessed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s thoughts, Zhou Pingchuan couldn¡¯t help but smile again. ¡°Do you think that the Five Elements Heaven Sect will not let this matter rest? To be honest, if there¡¯s a possibility, the Five Elements Heavenly Sect will naturally not give up on trying to take back the Mount of Five Elements Divine Reincarnation from within us. But unfortunately, with Supreme Elder Qin Shenwu present, they won¡¯t have that opportunity. Of course. If you really choose to join our Haoran Sect this time and are willing to become a disciple of Qin Shenwu, then you will naturally establish an antagonistic relationship with the Five Elements Heavenly Sect. If there¡¯s a chance, they will naturally come looking for trouble, even taking action against you. This is something I need to make clear in advance. If you are truly concerned about the Five Elements Heavenly Sect and don¡¯t want to face them immediately after ascending to the Celestial Floodgate Realm, you may choose not to join our Haoran Sect. Everything is entirely up to you.¡± After listening to Zhou Pingchuan¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan finally understood why Zhou Pingchuan had shown such confidence earlier. It had to be said that the allure of the mountain to him was indeed very, very great. This was closely related to his cultivation in the Five Elements Path, whether he could advance more quickly in his path and lay a more solid foundation for himself before the Dao Integration. Besides, other than the natural rules of the five elements, Mount of Five Elements Divine Reincarnation also had natural rules of reincarnation. This was also very useful for his future cultivation of the Infinite Wheel. If the Haoran Sect could really let him enter Mount of Five Elements Divine Reincarnation every ten years to cultivate. He was even confident that his cultivation and physical cultivation would both break through to the ninth level of Soul Formation within a hundred years. And that Supreme Elder of the Haoran Sect who specialized in the Five Elements, Qin Shenwu, if he was truly willing to take him as a direct disciple, the problem of his future techniques should also be solvable. Coupled with his good impression of the Haoran Sect, he was really considering whether to join this sect now. If he really chose to join this sect, then undoubtedly, he and Shen Ruyan would have to be temporarily separated. It could be for ten years, a hundred years, or even longer. At this moment, Shen Ruyan, who was beside him, suddenly reached out and held his hand. The two of them locked eyes. Shen Ruyan said, ¡°Husband, I can tell, and I also have a feeling that the Haoran Sect should be the most suitable sect for you. Besides this sect, at least in the Celestial Floodgate Realm, there may be no other sect that is more suitable for you than the Haoran Sect. As cultivators, since we have encountered opportunities that are suitable for ourselves, we should not easily let them slip by and should grasp them well. You are like this, and I am the same. What do you think?¡± Upon hearing Shen Ruyan¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but smile. Indeed. On the path of cultivation, opportunities that truly suit oneself were not common, and each one should be seized. Although doing so would temporarily separate him from Shen Ruyan, wasn¡¯t it all for the sake of being together better in the future? If they couldn¡¯t ascend to immortality, their lifespans would eventually come to an end. Even if they later advanced to Void Returning, theoretically, their lifespan would be infinite, no longer subject to the torment of lifespan exhaustion. However, they would still face the calamities and tribulations that would recur at certain intervals. It was the same for Dao Integration and Mahayana. If they could overcome them, they could continue to live freely for a certain period of time. But if they couldn¡¯t, then their tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of years of cultivation would go to waste, destroyed in an instant. So. If they wanted to last long and even become immortals, they had to firmly grasp every opportunity that appeared on their path, without easily letting it slip by. With these thoughts in mind, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan quickly made their decision. They turned to Zhou Pingchuan and Liu Ziyue and said, ¡°Two fellow Daoists, we are willing to join the sect you are in.¡± Chapter 726 - Void Returning Martial Uncle Void Returning Martial Uncle Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Upon hearing Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s words, Zhou Pingchuan and Liu Ziyue couldn¡¯t help but show joyful expressions on their faces. Although they had some confidence in recruiting Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan before they arrived, hearing their definite response at this moment filled their hearts with great delight. ¡°Two fellow Daoists, I believe that you will never regret the choice you¡¯ve made today in the future.¡± Zhou Pingchuan couldn¡¯t help but smile as he spoke. Liu Ziyue nodded with a smile and added, ¡°That¡¯s right. Moreover, there¡¯s a life-and-death bond between our Thunderclap Valley and the Haoran Sect. Although we belong to different inheritances, our relationship can be described as life-and-death friendship. If Brother Jiang wants to visit your Dao companion in Thunderclap Valley in the future, you can come anytime.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± At this moment, Zhou Pingchuan also nodded with a smile. ¡°Furthermore, if Sister Shen wants to visit our Haoran Sect to see your Dao companion, you are also welcome to come at any time.¡± With these words, Zhou Pingchuan seemed to remember something and turned to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°By the way, two junior disciples, do you plan to return to the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley with us today, or do you want to wait for some time before leaving?¡± Upon hearing Zhou Pingchuan¡¯s question, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. Jiang Chengxuan replied, ¡°Senior Brother Zhou, could you allow my wife and me to spend one more night here? Tomorrow morning, my wife and I will join you and Sister Liu in heading to the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley.¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Zhou Pingchuan and Liu Ziyue both nodded with smiles. One night¡¯s time was indeed not a big deal. Zhou Pingchuan and Liu Ziyue could clearly wait. Moreover, they could take advantage of this time to spread the good news back to their respective sects. They believed that early tomorrow morning, elders from their sects would come to personally escort them to the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley. As for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, they needed this one night to carefully plan their future paths. After all, this parting would probably last for a very long time, and it was the first time they had officially separated since they had been together. During this time, there were naturally many things to say and advise on. Fortunately, neither of them was the kind of overly sentimental person. After confirming their feelings for each other, they gradually felt at ease. One night passed quickly. When Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan saw Zhou Pingchuan and Liu Ziyue again early the next morning, they noticed that there were two more people beside them. One of them was a man with long hair, exuding a calm demeanor. The other person appeared to be an elderly man with white hair, exuding a somewhat immortal aura. At this moment, Zhou Pingchuan smiled and introduced, ¡°Junior Brother Jiang, Junior Sister Shen, let me introduce you. ¡°These two are our Haoran Sect¡¯s Martial Uncle Chen Chuan and Thunderclap Valley¡¯s Daoist Yun Lei, Martial Uncle Yun Lei.¡± As he spoke, Zhou Pingchuan turned to Chen Chuan and Daoist Yun Lei and said respectfully, ¡°Martial Uncle Chen, Martial Uncle Yun Lei, these two are Junior Brother Jiang Chengxuan and Junior Sister Shen Ruyan, whom Junior Sister Liu and I mentioned earlier.¡± Eh? Martial Uncle Chen, Martial Uncle Yun Lei? Upon hearing Zhou Pingchuan¡¯s address to Chen Chuan and Daoist Yun Lei, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but be surprised. The fact that Zhou Pingchuan, a peak Soul Formation cultivator, called them ¡°martial uncles¡± made it evident that Chen Chuan and Daoist Yun Lei held the identity of Void Returning Holy Lords. It was truly unexpected that the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley would have Void Returning Holy Lords personally escorting them to their respective sects. This level of importance surpassed what the Five Elements Heavenly Sect and other Dao Integration sects had offered. Perhaps only the Qjankun Sect could offer similar treatments. Unfortunately, the Qjankun Sect was not their first choice, and they could only miss out on it. ¡°Junior Nephew Jiang and Junior Niece Shen are indeed extraordinary. With you joining us, I believe that our Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley will soon have two more Void Returning Holy Lords.¡± Chen Chuan smiled and looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, full of admiration. On the side, Zhou Pingchuan and Liu Ziyue couldn¡¯t help but show a hint of surprise on their faces. Even Daoist Yun Lei cast a slightly puzzled gaze at Chen Chuan. Because they all knew that Chen Chuan possessed a unique ability to assess people. Now, he had said those words, not deliberately praising, but it seemed that he had discerned something from Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. This made Zhou Pingchuan, Liu Ziyue, and Daoist Yun Lei smile. If that was indeed the case, then their two sects would gain significantly this time. After all, in the vast Spiritual Realm, there were trillions of cultivators, but only a minute fraction would break through to Soul Formation. As for those who could condense a true Dharma Form and achieve Void Returning, they were even rarer. After all, once they reached Void Returning, theoretically, there were no longer any limitations on their lifespan. The only thing that restricted them was the periodic Heavenly Tribulations. Furthermore, in this Spiritual Realm, only cultivators who reached Void Returning could truly be considered high-level cultivators, representing the middle and high-level forces. They would be valued by all the super and even overlord-level forces. ¡°Martial Uncle Chen, you flatter us. My wife and I really don¡¯t deserve it.¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied modestly. Although he and Shen Ruyan were confident in their ability to both break through to Void Returning in the future, they had recently arrived in this Spiritual Realm. In some respects, it was necessary to be cautious and low-key. ¡°Hehe, Junior Nephew Jiang, there¡¯s no need to be overly modest,¡± Yun Lei Daoist chimed in. ¡°You may not be aware, but your Martial Uncle Chen possesses a highly specialized ability to judge people. Since he said so, there must be a reason for it. By the way, do you have any other matters to attend to next? If not, we can depart directly to our respective sects.¡± Upon hearing Daoist Yun Lei¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan exchanged glances. Then, Shen Ruyan said with a smile, ¡°Martial Uncle Yun Lei, my husband and I have no other matters to attend to. We can head to our sect at any time.¡± ¡°Very well,¡± Daoist Yun Lei nodded with a smile. ¡°In that case, there¡¯s no time to lose. Let¡¯s setoff to our respective sects.¡± With that, he turned to Chen Chuan and said, ¡°Junior Brother Chen, since Junior Nephew Jiang and Junior Niece Shen have no other matters, let¡¯s depart together.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Chen Chuan also nodded with a smile. Soon, Chen Chuan and Daoist Yun Lei, along with Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Zhou Pingchuan, and Liu Ziyue, set off towards the outskirts of Guangyun Immortal City. Chapter 727 - Arriving at the Haoran Sect Arriving at the Haoran Sect Translator: Henyee Translations , Editor: Henyee Translations 11 Junior Brother Chen, let¡¯s part ways here.¡± After leaving Guangyun Immortal City, the group flew for a few hours before Daoist Yun Lei turned to look at Chen Chuan and the others. Hearing his words, Chen Chuan nodded. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s part ways here then,¡± he said, turning to Jiang Chengxuan at his side. ¡°Martial Nephew Jiang, our paths diverge from Senior Brother Yun Lei from here on. We¡¯ll have to go our separate ways.¡± Hearing that, Jiang Chengxuan turned to look at Shen Ruyan and met her gaze. With a mutual understanding, they both smiled. There was no need to say anything. Swoosh! Swoosh! Swiftly, Chen Chuan and Daoist Yun Lei each took out a small spirit boat from their belongings. After Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan boarded, they no longer lingered and sped off towards their respective sects. In the Spiritual Realm. The barriers of void space were not something that the lower realm could compare to. Back in the lower realm, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and the others could easily tear through the void for traversal. However, in the Spiritual Realm, no matter where, the void was immensely solid. Not even a Void Returning Divine Lord, let alone a Soul Formation cultivator, could tear through the void. Perhaps only those who had reached the level of Dao Integration would have the ability to tear apart a portion of the void. The journey from Guangyun Immortal City to the gates of Haoran Sect was notably long. Jiang Chengxuan, riding on Chen Chuan¡¯s spirit boat, traveled for nearly half a year before finally arriving at the location of Haoran Sect. The first sight that greeted them was an immensely majestic range of divine mountains stretching endlessly, surrounded by clouds and mist with a sense of transcendent grandeur. Numerous cranes and other divine birds flew among them, presenting a spectacle of a grand sect of immortals. Jiang Chengxuan was deeply awe-struck. He had never imagined a sect¡¯s gate could be so magnificent and vast. Compared to what he had known in the lower realm, it was like comparing a small hill to a colossal mountain. Even Guangyun Immortal City paled in comparison to Haoran Sect¡¯s majestic entrance. As Chen Chuan¡¯s spirit boat approached the sect¡¯s protective array, he took out his identity token as an elder of Haoran Sect. Buzz! With a buzz of light, the spirit boat smoothly passed through Haoran Sect¡¯s protective array. Chen Chuan then said to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°Martial Nephew Jiang, Supreme Elder Qin Shenwu is likely still in seclusion. If you wish to become his disciple, you may have to wait a while. I¡¯ll take you to the affairs hall first to register your identity and arrange a cave abode for you. Once Supreme Elder Qin Shenwu exits seclusion, he can make further arrangements for you. How does that sound?¡± ¡°I have no issues with that,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied with a smile, having already decided to become a disciple of Supreme Elder Qin Shenwu upon arriving at Haoran Sect. Given the situation, there was only so much Chen Chuan could do, but not doing anything was not an option either. Soon. Chen Chuan led Jiang Chengxuan to the affairs hall of their Haoran Sect. A middle-aged cultivator at the late stage of Soul Formation hurried forward, politely saying: ¡°Martial Uncle Chen, what brings you here? If there¡¯s anything you need, just send me a message. As long as it¡¯s within my power, I can take care of it for you.¡± ¡°Hehe, I¡¯m not here for my own affairs today,¡± Chen Chuan replied with a smile, shaking his head. He then gestured towards Jiang Chengxuan at his side, saying, ¡°I came today to help Martial Nephew Jiang register his identity and to askyou to arrange a suitable cave abode for him as a temporary place to stay. Oh, and Martial Nephew Jiang ascended from the lower realm and will later become a disciple under Supreme Elder Qin Shenwu, so please take good care of him.¡± Hearing that Jiang Chengxuan had ascended from the lower realm and would later become a disciple under Qin Shenwu, the middle-aged cultivator, He Feicheng, was immediately surprised and then shocked. But he quickly came back to his senses, his face lighting up with a warm smile. ¡°So, it¡¯s Senior Brother Jiang. Come, Senior Brother Jiang, this is the identity token for disciples of our Haoran Sect. You just need to enter your basic information into it. As for your soul lamp, you can come get one after you officially become a disciple.¡± As he spoke, He Feicheng handed a jade token to Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan thanked him with a smile, ¡°Thank you, Brother He. You can just call me junior brother.¡± Following He Feicheng¡¯s instructions, Jiang Chengxuan entered his basic information into the jade token. After everything was set, He Feicheng brought out a map projection and pointed to several areas, saying: ¡°Brother Jiang, these areas are currently unoccupied. You can choose any of them as your temporary residence.¡± He Feicheng then proceeded to describe the cave abodes in detail to Jiang Chengxuan, who listened attentively. After a while. Pointing to one of the quieter cave abodes, Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Brother He, if possible, I would like to choose this cave dwelling.¡± He Feicheng looked where Jiang Chengxuan was pointing and nodded with a smile, ¡°Sure.¡± As he spoke, he handed a cave abode token to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Brother Jiang, keep this token. It will be needed to enter the cave abode or to activate its array. By the way, do you plan to go to the cave abode now, or would you like to tour around our Haoran Sect? I¡¯m currently free and can show you around.¡± Hearing He Feicheng¡¯s offer, Jiang Chengxuan knew the latter was deliberately trying to befriend him. Without being pretentious, Jiang Chengxuan nodded and replied, ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll trouble Brother He. I plan to go to the cave abode now and will visit the fellow disciples later when have the time.¡± ¡°Alright, in that case, Martial Nephew He, I¡¯ll leave Martial Nephew Jiang in your care.¡± Chen Chuan added with a smile. As a Void Returning elder of the sect, it wasn¡¯t quite appropriate for him to show Jiang Chengxuan around. It was not that he was unwilling, or anything else. It was just that it was not suitable. He Feicheng clearly understood this as well and assured with a smile, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Martial Uncle Chen, I¡¯ll make sure to take care of him.¡± Chapter 728 - Cloud Mist Peak Cave Abode Cloud Mist Peak Cave Abode Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After some time, He Feicheng pointed towards a tranquil mountain peak shrouded in mist and clouds ahead, turning to Jiang Chengxuan with a smile, ¡°Brother Jiang, this is the Cloud Mist Peak you just selected. You only need to activate the cave abode token I gave you with your Dharmic power, and the token will open the restrictions on this Cloud Mist Peak for you.¡± Hearing He Feicheng¡¯s instructions, Jiang Chengxuan nodded. He quickly took out the cave abode token and, as instructed, infused it with his Dharmic power before shining it towards the direction of Cloud Mist Peak. Buzz! In an instant, a dim light shot out from the token and landed on the mountain peak in the blink of an eye. Splash! In a moment, the clouds that had surrounded the area, impenetrable even to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s divine sense, dispersed, revealing the lush environment within. The scene of clouds and mists, waterfalls, and numerous birds and beasts frolicking was like a paradise on earth. Most importantly, the concentration of the Primordial Spiritual Qi in the air here was exceptionally rich, the richest Jiang Chengxuan had ever experienced. ¡°Brother Jiang, if there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯ll be taking my leave,¡± He Feicheng said with a smile towards Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan thought for a moment before saying, ¡°Won¡¯t Brother He come in for a sit?¡± ¡°No.¡± He Feicheng smiled, shaking his head. ¡°I still have some matters to attend to back at the affairs hall, so I won¡¯t stay long. Next time, when I have the chance, I¡¯ll definitely come to pay you a visit. By the way¡­¡± Pausing as if remembering something, He Feicheng continued to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°There are many spiritual birds and beasts living on your Cloud Mist Peak. If you find yourself with some free time, you might try taming some. If well-trained, they can help you with many chores. Of course. If you¡¯re not interested, then there¡¯s no need.¡± Spiritual birds and beasts, huh? Alright, I got it,¡± Jiang Chengxuan responded with a nod and a smile. Back when he was in the lower realm, Jiang Chengxuan knew that some sects would breed spiritual birds and beasts to handle chores outside of cultivation. It was unexpected to find that this tradition also existed within the Haoran Sect. After He Feicheng said his goodbyes and left, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t stand outside Cloud Mist Peak any longer. With a step, he entered the peak. And as he waved the cave abode token, the restrictions on the entire Cloud Mist Peak were reactivated, shrouding it in mist again, making it impossible for outsiders to see inside. Walking into Cloud Mist Peak, Jiang Chengxuan could finally see the full extent of it. First, the area was considerably large. Just this one cave abode mountain peak spanned much wider than the Jiang family¡¯s Mount Mystic Tai. If a cultivator below Soul Formation were to traverse the entire mountain, it would take a significant amount of time. Furthermore, the environment of Cloud Mist Peak was exceptionally superior. Not to mention the concentration and amount of Primordial Spiritual Qi in the air. Just on the peak itself, Jiang Chengxuan could see many Level 6 spiritual medicines scattered around. As for the lower-grade spiritual herbs and medicines, there were even more. The spiritual birds and beasts living here were also of high grade, mostly between Level 3 and 4, with a few reaching Level 5. There were none at Level 6, but even so, it was quite impressive. It had to be known that these creatures were much more docile and gentle than fierce beasts. As Jiang Chengxuan walked, many brightly feathered spiritual birds flew over his head, chirping. Surrounding him, many spiritual beasts curiously observed him. Among them, a snow-white creature resembling an elk, carrying a white fruit in its mouth, approached Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan took it. The snow-white elk immediately mooed at him happily. Then, it turned around and ran into the dense green grass. That¡¯s quite interesting,¡± Jiang Chengxuan commented with a laugh after watching the scene unfold. He glanced at the fruit in his hand and tasted it. With a few crunches, it was eaten clean. Immediately, a cold and gentle airflow rose from his body. Jiang Chengxuan was slightly surprised. Although this fruit was not of much help to his cultivation, However, the soothing feeling mixed with the coolness was very comfortable. It could be a nice gesture to offer similar fruits to visiting fellow disciples and brothers, indeed a good use. This realization made him understand why He Feicheng suggested he could try taming some spiritual birds and beasts. With their help in harvesting spiritual fruits and teas, as well as taking care of planting them, indeed, they could save Jiang Chengxuan a lot of effort in this aspect. And they would almost be free labor. Although the intelligence of these spiritual birds and beasts could not compare with that of cultivators, their presence alone brought much vitality and liveliness to the cave abode peak. When he had time, Jiang Chengxuan indeed planned to try taming a group of the spiritual birds and beasts on the mountain peak. Thinking this, Jiang Chengxuan had already arrived at the core cave abode of Cloud Mist Peak. After familiarizing himself with the cave abode, he sat down cross-legged and began to absorb the Primordial Spiritual Qi around him, attempting to convert the Dharmic power in his body, which was transformed from Spiritual Qi, into Dharmic power condensed from Primordial Spiritual Qi. Just like that, ten years passed in the blink of an eye. During these ten years, Jiang Chengxuan successfully converted all the Dharmic power in his body, significantly strengthening his strength compared to when he first ascended. Moreover, he planted some spiritual plants he brought from the lower realm on Cloud Mist Peak and tried to communicate with some of the more approachable spiritual birds and beasts, asking them to help look after these plants. Lastly, he exchanged several letters with Shen Ruyan, who was far away in Thunderclap Valley, sharing their respective situations in their new sects. According to Shen Ruyan, she had been designated as a candidate for the next Holy Daughter in Thunderclap Valley. Her treatment and resource allocation were basically on par with that of a Holy Daughte Chapter 729 - Qin Shenwu Qin Shenwu Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At the same time, she was taken as a direct disciple by the current Valley Master of Thunderclap Valley, Yun Yizhen. According to Shen Ruyan, the current Valley Master was the strongest in terms of cultivation and strength in the history of Thunderclap Valley. No one in the entire sect was his match. Most importantly, the physique of this Valley Master was also a Five Lightning Dao Body. It¡¯s clear that having him as Shen Ruyan¡¯s master was indeed a great help to her. This genuinely made Jiang Chengxuan happy for her. As for his side, that Qin Shenwu who had declared he would take him as a direct disciple, had yet to come out of seclusion. It¡¯s unclear how much longer Jiang Chengxuan needed to wait. Just as Jiang Chengxuan was reading Shen Ruyan¡¯s letter, On one of the main peaks of Haoran Sect, the Shenwu Peak. A man with a composed demeanor and a hint of scholarly aura suddenly walked out of a cave abode. Immediately, a young man dressed in black and white robes came forward and bowed in greeting. ¡°Greetings, Shifu.¡± The scholarly man smiled and nodded. ¡°How is everything? Was all well during the years of my seclusion?¡± Zhao Tianfan, the young man in black and white robes, nodded in response. ¡°Shifu, during the years you were in seclusion, nothing major happened to Haoran Sect. Apart from Senior Sister Xie encountering some conflicts with people from Five Elements Heavenly Sect and Eternal Sword Sect during an exploration of a secret realm, there were no other matters.¡± ¡°Did Xie Xiangyao suffer any losses?¡± The scholarly man suddenly asked. Zhao Tianfan immediately shook his head with a smile. ¡°That didn¡¯t happen. On the contrary, in that conflict, Senior Sister Xie even managed to gain some advantages.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± A slight smile appeared on the corner of the scholarly man¡¯s mouth. ¡°Then it¡¯s all good. By the way, how¡¯s that disciple of mine doing? After keeping him waiting for ten years, has he shown any signs of dissatisfaction or unhappiness?¡± When Qin Shenwu suddenly brought up Jiang Chengxuan, Zhao Tianfan was slightly taken aback, then a smile appeared on his face as he responded, ¡°Shifu, from what I¡¯ve observed and understood, the junior brother doesn¡¯t seem to have any feelings of discontent or dissatisfaction. On the contrary, I think he seems to be quite leisurely enjoying his time on Cloud Mist Peak.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Hearing Zhao Tianfan¡¯s words, Qin Shenwu, the scholarly man, also showed a bit of interest. ¡°Let¡¯s go then. Since I¡¯ve come out of seclusion, it¡¯s only right for me to personally meet him. Let¡¯s head to his location on Cloud Mist Peak together.¡± ¡°Huh¡­?¡± Zhao Tianfan was slightly surprised but quickly caught on. Was this another instance of his Shifu¡¯s eccentric hobbies acting up? For a moment, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit of sympathy for his new junior brother. At the same time. On Cloud Mist Peak. Jiang Chengxuan was feeding a spiritual medicine pill to an elk in front of him. Yes, this elk was the same snow-white elk that had first approached him with a fruit upon his arrival. Jiang Chengxuan had named it Little White. The pill he was feeding it was something he had casually refined over the years. After consuming the pill Jiang Chengxuan offered, the elk¡¯s body immediately emitted a faint spiritual light, exuding a gentle fragrance. It approached Jiang Chengxuan, nuzzling his arm affectionately and making happy sounds before darting into the nearby woods. In no time, it returned with a large pile of colorful spiritual fruits. However, before it could reach Jiang Chengxuan, it was shocked to find the fruits levitating away towards two figures nearby. Witnessing this, Jiang Chengxuan, who had been paying attention to the elk, was also surprised. He quickly looked in the direction from where the fruits were taken. There, standing not far from him, were two people who had appeared unnoticed. One of them, a man with a scholarly bearing, was stuffing those spiritual fruits into his mouth one by one. This scene immediately made the elk anxious. It kept snorting and rushing towards the two scholarly men. However, no matter what it did, there seemed to be an invisible barrier in front of it, preventing it from advancing even slightly. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression became solemn. Earlier, he had not sensed that someone had arrived at the peak he was on. Even the protective array of Cloud Mist Peak had not reacted to the arrival of these two individuals. It¡¯s worth noting that the protective array he had on Cloud Mist Peak was no ordinary one. Even an ordinary Void Returning Divine Lord would not be able to appear in front of him without triggering the array. In that case, the identity of the people could almost be guessed. They were either Dao Integration Holy Lord or Void Returning Divine Lord who had reached the Celestial Radiance Realm. Pffft! However, just then, the scholarly man who was eating the spiritual fruits suddenly spat a fruit core in his direction. Swoosh! The fruit core cut through the air, its powerful force causing ripples in the surrounding void. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face instantly changed. The Five Elements Aureola appeared above his head in an instant. There was a clang. A dent immediately appeared on the Five Elements Aureola. What? This caused his pupils to instantly contract. Before he could react further, several more fruit cores flew towards him from the sky in succession. Jiang Chengxuan was dumbfounded. What in the world was going on? Such powerful beings were actually doing this¡­ Buzz! In an instant, a hazy green light surged up. It was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s intrinsic Pure Yang treasure, the Eastern Green Dragon Flag. Even so, he was not reassured. At that moment, Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! He instantaneously cast dozens of Level 6 defensive spells. Then came a series of thuds. Those fruit cores, as if they were endowed with some terrifying power, made his Level 6 defensive spells crumble like eggshells under a bullet. In just an instant, all those defensive spells were breached. Only the defensive light screen transformed from the Eastern Green Dragon Flag managed to block them momentarily. But it was just that, a momentary block. Soon, the defensive light screen from the Eastern Green Dragon Flag dissipated with a pop. The remaining fruit cores, still with undiminished power, went whizzing past Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body. Chapter 730 - Meeting His Weird Shifu Meeting His Weird Shifu Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations With a whoosh, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body instantly transformed into five different elements. Metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. This was a divine power he had newly comprehended over the past years, known as the Five Elements Cloud Transformation Technique. It allowed him to transform himself into the five elemental forms, thus evading physical attacks. ¡°Interesting,¡± remarked Qin Shenwu, the refined man, with a flicker of amusement in his eyes. The next moment, he slightly lifted his left hand. Surrounding Jiang Chengxuan, who had just reconstituted his form from the five elements, five different colored beams of light suddenly rose up. Chi! Chi! Chi! Chi! Just as Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s form had reassembled, he found himself trapped within those five beams of light. His Dharmic power, divine powers, and even his perception of the surrounding Primordial Spiritual Qi vanished in an instant. What? His face abruptly changed color. However, before he could react, the five pillars of light that trapped him disappeared without a trace. It was only then that the refined man before him showed a hint of a smile, looking at Jiang Chengxuan with a nod of satisfaction, ¡°Not bad. Worthy of someone with the Yin-Yang Five Elements root who ascended from the lower realm. You indeed qualify to be my disciple.¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Hearing Qin Shenwu¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan was momentarily stunned. He had guessed the visitor was powerful, but he hadn¡¯t expected him to be his yet-to-meet Shifu. Wasn¡¯t this a bit too¡­ something? Especially recalling how Qin Shenwu had casually spat out fruit cores, the once mysterious and formidable image of his Shifu crumbled in his mind. On the other side, Zhao Tianfan couldn¡¯t help but laugh internally. He knew that with their Shifu personally stepping in, such a scene was bound to occur. He then cleared his throat deliberately. When Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attention shifted to him, he smiled and greeted, ¡°Junior brother, there¡¯s no need for doubt. This is your soon-to-be Shifu, our Supreme Elder of the Haoran Sect. By the way, my name is Zhao Tianfan, like you, also a disciple under our Shifu.¡± ¡°So, you are Senior Brother Zhao,¡± Jiang Chengxuan quickly regained his composure. He courteously nodded to Zhao Tianfan, then turned to Qin Shenwu with a solemn expression and deeply bowed, ¡°Disciple JiangChengxuan, greets Shifu!¡± ¡°Good.¡± Qin Shenwu smiled and nodded, then suddenly asked, ¡°Honestly, were you criticizing me in your heart just now?¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan was taken aback again. What kind of question was his Shifu asking? Although he couldn¡¯t help but complain inwardly, on the surface, he maintained a serious expression and shook his head, ¡°No, I have never harbored any criticisms towards Shifu.¡± Just some innocuous complaints, he thought to himself. ¡°Is that so?¡± However, Qin Shenwu, as if able to see through one¡¯s heart, smiled again and said, ¡°But have you heard that our Haoran Sect values the Boundless Righteous Energy? In the presence of such power, all tricks and malevolent thoughts cannot hide. I¡¯ll ask you once more, did you criticize me in your heart?¡± Eh? Is that really true? Jiang Chengxuan was somewhat dumbfounded. He knew about the core cultivation technique of Haoran Sect, the Boundless Righteous Energy Technique, and its extremely strong suppressive effect against all things evil and sinister. As for whether the Boundless Righteous Energy cultivated could see through a person¡¯s heart, he wasn¡¯t too sure. But then again, considering his Shifu¡¯s status as a Dao Integration cultivator, was it really necessary to keep harping on such matters with his newly accepted disciple? Noticing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s thoughts, Zhao Tianfan on the side couldn¡¯t help but show a look of sympathy. His junior brother might not yet know that their Shifu sometimes enjoyed such pranks, especially targeting his own disciples. He himself had experienced it, and so had Senior Sister Xie. Now, it seemed, it was the junior brother¡¯s turn. As he was thinking this, he caught Qin Shenwu¡¯s gaze, which was looking at him with a half-smiling expression. ¡°Cough cough cough¡­¡± Zhao Tianfan instantly shivered and quickly composed himself, daring not to let his thoughts wander anymore. Sometimes, his Shifu really had some peculiar ways. Though cultivating the Boundless Righteous Energy, the actions were¡­ well, somewhat indescribable. Snap¡ª Suddenly, a slap appeared on the back of Zhao Tianfan¡¯s head, causing him to stagger in mid-air. Jiang Chengxuan, watching from below, twitched at the sight. Was his Shifu really that usual? Just when everything seemed normal¡­ Snap¡ª For no apparent reason, Jiang Chengxuan felt a slap on the back of his own head as well. However, unlike the slap Zhao Tianfan received, this one sounded loud but carried no force. Seeing this, Zhao Tianfan inwardly sighed. The slap that landed on him clearly carried a considerable amount of force. However, when it came to his junior brother, it was just loud without any impact. Shifu really was¡­ Qin Shenwu looked at Zhao Tianfan again with a slight smile. Zhao Tianfan was so shocked that he hurriedly shook his head with a smile. ¡°Alright, I won¡¯t tease you guys anymore,¡± Qin Shenwu finally spoke again. He looked at Jiang Chengxuan, nodded with a smile, and said, ¡°Jiang Chengxuan, right? I¡¯ve heard about your situation. If there¡¯s nothing else, follow me to my Shenwu Peak.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Jiang Chengxuan immediately responded respectfully. At this moment, he dared not continue to think anything else in his heart, fearing his Shifu could somehow perceive his inner thoughts. ¡°Boohoo¡­¡± It was then that the invisible barrier in front of the elk, Little White, seemed to finally disappear. It hurriedly ran to Jiang Chengxuan, looking at him with a somewhat anxious gaze, and occasionally glanced at Qin Shenwu. Qin Shenwu couldn¡¯t help but smile and pointed at Little White. ¡°This elk of yours has quite impressive spiritual intelligence. Well, since I ate your food, let me give you something in return.¡± As he said this, Qin Shenwu raised his hand. Instantly, a five-colored radiance fell upon Little White. In that moment, Little White¡¯s aura suddenly began to surge, and in the blink of an eye, it crossed the threshold of Level 4, becoming a Level 5 spiritual beast. Chapter 731 - Bestowing Techniques Bestowing Techniques Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Feeling its level elevated, the elk quickly reacted. It knelt down on all fours towards Qin Shenwu and kowtowed several times. Then, it got up, came to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s side, and affectionately rubbed its head against the hem of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s clothes. Jiang Chengxuan also looked at it in surprise. He did not expect that his Shifu¡¯s move just now would actually let Little White directly advance to a level 5 spiritual beast. This method was indeed powerful. He patted Little White¡¯s head and prepared to head to the Shenwu Peak with Qin Shenwu. A moment later. The Shifu and disciples trio had already landed on Shenwu Peak. It was clear that the Primordial Spiritual Qi on Shenwu Peak was more than ten times stronger than that on the Cloud Mist Peak where Jiang Chengxuan was staying. Moreover, there seemed to be some kind of strange energy on this mountain peak that made the five elements of Dharmic power in his body become more active. At this moment, Zhao Tianfan, standing beside him, smiled and said to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°Junior brother, do you feel that the five elements of Dharmic power in your body are more active than usual since coming here?¡± Before Jiang Chengxuan could respond, Zhao Tianfan continued, ¡°The Shenwu Peak is equipped with a Five Elements Spirit Gathering Array. Those who cultivate the way of the Five Elements will achieve twice the result with half the effort here. You¡¯ll naturally understand how it works in a moment.¡± Then, Qin Shenwu took out three jade slips from his possession and handed them to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Don¡¯t listen to your senior brother Zhao blabbering. He always likes to flatter me in front of me, which I really dislike. I¡¯ve told him many times before, but unfortunately, he has never been able to change this habit, and I am quite helpless. Make sure you don¡¯t learn from him.¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan felt confused. Why did it seem like his Shifu was saying not to learn from him, but the vibe he got was that he should learn from him, and even surpass him? It appeared that both his Shifu and Senior Brother Zhao were indeed unique characters. Interacting with such people in the future should be¡­ Well¡­ Before Jiang Chengxuan could delve deeper into his thoughts, Qin Shenwu suddenly said with a smile, ¡°Right, these three jade slips I¡¯ve given you include one for the Boundless Righteous Energy Technique, which is the fundamental technique of our Haoran Sect. All core disciples of our sect are required to cultivate this technique. Secondly, there is the complete Five Elements Spirit Technique, which covers content from Soul Formation to Mahayana. Lastly, there are some of my own insights and experiences in cultivating the Boundless Righteous Energy Technique and the Five Elements Spirit Technique, which you can use as a reference. This includes applications of the Boundless Righteous Energy as well as applications and variations of the Five Elements techniques and spells.¡± Upon receiving these three techniques from Qin Shenwu, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but feel puzzled. Qin Shenwu should know that the fundamental cultivation technique he cultivated was the Five Elements Spirit Technique. Under such circumstances, he still had to cultivate the Boundless Righteous Energy Technique. Would this conflict with the Five Elements Spirit Technique that he cultivated? After all, cultivators could only cultivate one fundamental cultivation technique. Cultivating more than one could dissipate a cultivator¡¯s focus and cause deviations in their path, especially if the directions of the techniques were entirely opposite, which could be fatal to a cultivator¡¯s future path. The Boundless Righteous Energy Technique he now had, although not fundamentally divergent from his Five Elements Spirit Technique, had several differences in approach, which could potentially hinder his cultivation speed. As if sensing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s thoughts, Qin Shenwu chuckled and said, ¡°Chengxuan, since I¡¯ve given you both techniques and asked you to cultivate them, there is a reason behind it. Our sect¡¯s core technique, the Boundless Righteous Energy Technique, as you know, cultivates a righteous energy. What many do not know is that this Boundless Righteous Energy can merge with the Dharmic power cultivated from various techniques, not only without diminishing the Dharmic power but actually enhancing its might and bringing various mysteries with it. It can fend off all forms of evil spirits, eliminate external demons and inner demons, and even withstand heavenly tribulations for you. You might be aware that after stepping into Void Returning, cultivators will undergo heavenly tribulation at specific intervals, right? That¡¯s right. This Boundless Righteous Energy can withstand a heavenly tribulation for you, serving as a method to block the tribulation. As for the slight differences between it and the Five Elements Spirit Technique we cultivate, I have already resolved them for you, or for our lineage. As long as you are a person with principles and a bottom line. Then this Boundless Righteous Energy Technique will not only not affect your future negatively but will also provide you with various kinds of assistance. I have written down the specifics, including my own insights on this technique, in one of the jade slips. Once you study it carefully, everything will become clear to you.¡± ¡°I see.¡± After hearing his Shifu¡¯s explanation, Jiang Chengxuan finally began to grasp the significance. He was well aware that both the Boundless Righteous Energy Technique and the Five Elements Spirit Technique were top-tier cultivation techniques in the Spiritual Realm, coveted by many. Only someone like him, who had become a direct disciple of Qin Shenwu in the Haoran Sect, would have the privilege to access both of these inheritances. He was confident that his Shifu, Qin Shenwu, would not jest about such matters. Yes, although it seemed that he was a person who liked to jest. But in this matter, Qin Shenwu really did not lie to him. At that moment, the long-silent system in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind suddenly issued a prompt: [Ding.] [System mission issued. Host, please complete the condensation of a mouthful of Boundless Righteous Energy.] This unexpected notification startled Jiang Chengxuan. He wasn¡¯t sure if his Shifu, a Dao Integration existence, could detect the secret of the system. Thank goodness. The system seemed to exist at a higher level, and his Shifu appeared not to have noticed anything. However, Jiang Chengxuan could acutely feel his Shifu¡¯s expectant gaze upon him, as if anticipating something. It made Jiang Chengxuan shudder for no reason and he suddenly reacted. Chapter 732 - Ignite the Soul Lamp, Confirm the Cave Abode Ignite the Soul Lamp, Confirm the Cave Abode Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Without any hesitation, he immediately bowed deeply and expressed his gratitude: ¡°Thank you for granting me the techniques. Shifu, you are truly worthy of being a Dao Integration Holy Lord. Your understanding and insight into the path of cultivation are forever beyond my reach. Even if I aspire to pursue it, I fear it might be difficult to even match a fraction of your achievements. Moreover, your earnest efforts this time are indeed deeply engraved in my heart. The only way I could possibly express a fraction of my gratitude towards you, Shifu, is to always keep you in my thoughts and be grateful at every moment.¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words left Zhao Tianfan somewhat dumbfounded. He just stared blankly at Jiang Chengxuan, with a single thought repeating in his mind. This is bad! Junior brother, by doing this, aren¡¯t you making it harder for me and senior sister to flatter Shifu? No, I mean, to express our sincerity. Shifu will definitely have higher expectations of me and senior sister from now on. This is really¡­ While he was contemplating this, Qin Shenwu¡¯s smile gradually widened until he couldn¡¯t help but laugh out loud. ¡°Chengxuan, listen to me. My dedication to you and the others is simply part of my responsibilities as your Shifu. You should never think that I¡¯m going above and beyond for you. It¡¯s all part of my job. Also, remember that every Dao Integration Holy Lord has their unique strengths. You don¡¯t need to praise me so much. I¡¯ve mentioned before not to imitate your senior brother Zhao. See, you¡¯ve still been influenced by him. ¡°Yes, yes, yes!¡± Jiang Chengxuan quickly admitted with humility. ¡°As your disciple, I truly spoke from my heart, feeling a need to express myself or else I might become spiritually clouded. If there was anything inappropriate I hope Shifu can forgive me.¡± ¡°Is that so? In that case, you should indeed speak it out loud. The most important thing for us cultivators is to express our heart. Since I am your Shifu, I naturally cannot let you be affected in this aspect. However, you should still try to control your inner thoughts to a certain extent in the future. Sometimes, restraining oneself can also be a form of cultivation, as long as you manage the balance well.¡± ¡°Thank you for your guidance, Shifu. Hearing a single word from you is like gaining the wisdom of thousands of scriptures. It¡¯s as if I¡¯ve received an enlightening elixir, instantly clearing away my confusion.¡± Zhao Tianfan stood there, staring blankly as Jiang Chengxuan and Qin Shenwu exchanged words back and forth. They weren¡¯t just talking; oh no, they were deeply engaged in what could only be described as an enthusiastic exchange, flowing endlessly and continuously like a river. It was a meeting of minds, a perfect match of wits. ¡°Cough cough¡­¡± Zhao Tianfan couldn¡¯t hold it in and coughed twice, drawing an annoyed look from Qin Shenwu. What are you doing, kid? Are you trying to interrupt my conversation with your junior brother? Though he didn¡¯t say it out loud, his eyes conveyed his thoughts clearly. Zhao Tianfan¡¯s face immediately showed an awkward smile. ¡°Uh, Shifu, Junior brother hasn¡¯t yet gone to the Ancestral Hall to light his soul lamp. Do you think¡­¡± ¡°Oh, is that so?¡± Qin Shenwu seemed to only then remember. He looked at Jiang Chengxuan, pondering for a moment before saying, ¡°Indeed, now that you have joined us, there are many things that need to be taken care of first.¡± Turning to Zhao Tianfan, he instructed, ¡°Tianfan, you take Chengxuan to the Ancestral Hall to light the soul lamp. After you¡¯ ve done that, bring him back here. In the next hundred years, let him cultivate here.¡± Hearing Qin Shenwu¡¯s words, Zhao Tianfan internally sighed with relief, glad that this conversation was finally going to end. Though he thought this, he showed none of it outwardly and nodded seriously, ¡°Rest assured, Shifu, I¡¯ll make sure everything is taken care of for my junior brother.¡± Then, turning to Jiang Chengxuan, he said, ¡°Junior brother, unless you have other matters, let¡¯s head to the Ancestral Hall now.¡± ¡°Thank you, senior brother.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded. With that, they temporarily bid farewell to Qin Shenwu and left together from the peak of Shenwu. Watching their departing figures, Qin Shenwu chuckled to himself. ¡°These two kids¡­¡± Shaking his head, he then sat down and fell into a deep thought. After some time, Jiang Chengxuan and Zhao Tianfan emerged from the Ancestral Hall, with the elder m charge personally seeing them off. Zhao Tianfan quickly tried to politely decline further escort. ¡°Senior Brother Huang, this will be enough. I¡¯ll visit you another day when I have time.¡± After bidding farewell to Senior Brother Huang, Zhao Tianfan immediately turned to Jiang Chengxuan with a smile, ¡°Let¡¯s go, junior brother. I¡¯ll take you to another place.¡± By the way, do you have any special requests regarding your cave abode?¡± Jiang Chengxuan had already known that as a direct disciple of a Dao Integration Holy Lord like Qin Shenwu, he was entitled to an independent Level 7 cave abode within the Haoran Sect. Such a cave abode, even for a Void Returning Divine Lord to cultivate in, would be more than sufficient. Naturally, Jiang Chengxuan wouldn¡¯t be shy about this and immediately responded upon hearing the question: ¡°Senior Brother Zhao, I wonder if it would be possible to grant me the Cloud Mist Peak, where I previously resided?¡± ¡°Hmm? You want to choose Cloud Mist Peak?¡± Zhao Tianfan was slightly surprised. He knew very well that Cloud Mist Peak was also of Level 7. However, because no one had lived there for years, the buildings on the peak were sparse and the arrangements quite ordinary. Nonetheless, it was an undeniable fact that Cloud Mist Peak was not a poor choice. Among the many Level 7 cave abodes in the Haoran Sect, it was considered above average. Zhao Tianfan nodded immediately. ¡°If you, junior brother, wish to choose Cloud Mist Peak, that is naturally possible. However, the arrays on that peak are a bit lacking in grade. I will personally set up some for you later, and there should be no problem then.¡± ¡°Thank you, Senior Brother Zhao.¡± During their recent interactions, Jiang Chengxuan had learned that his senior brother Zhao was not only a Void Returning Holy Lord but also a Level 7 array master. y Moreover, he had made significant progress within this level. Upgrading the defensive arrays of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave abode would certainly not pose any difficulty for him. After Zhao Tianfan had helped Jiang Chengxuan with all the arrangements, the two finally returned to Shenwu Peak. As soon as they returned to Shenwu Peak, Jiang Chengxuan and Zhao Tianfan saw their Shifu, Qin Shenwu, who was sitting there in a daze, suddenly raise his hand and throw a storage ring at Jiang Chengxuan. Chengxuan, this is a welcoming gift from me. Inside, you will find a protective treasure specially prepared for you, along with pills and other resources to aid your cultivation. Most importantly, it includes an identity token that allows you to enter the Mount of Five Elements Divine Reincarnation every ten years for cultivation. Only with that token can you enter the mountain to cultivate.¡± Chapter 733 - Star Core Pearl, Merit-Imbued Energy Star Core Pearl, Merit-Imbued Energy Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Upon receiving the storage ring from Qin Shenwu, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t even look at its contents before promptly expressing his gratitude to his Shifu. ¡°Thankyou for the treasure. I am endlessly grateful. My appreciation for your kindness is truly¡­¡± ¡°Alright, alright,¡± Qin Shenwu interrupted with a laugh, waving his hand at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°I¡¯m aware of your gratitude. The priority now is for you to familiarize yourself with the way of cultivation in the Spiritual Realm. Also, remember to first refine the protective treasure I¡¯ve given you.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Jiang Chengxuan immediately responded respectfully. Soon, he was led by Zhao Tianfan to an independent cave abode. ¡°This will be your cave abode on Shenwu Peak from now on, junior brother. In the future, if Shifu summons us and we need to live on the mountain, you can stay here.¡± Zhao Tianfan reminded him before leaving. Jiang Chengxuan nodded in understanding. Once the door of the cave abode was closed, he sat down cross-legged and took out the storage ring Qin Shenwu had given him. Upon inspecting it with his divine sense, he couldn¡¯t help but show a look of surprise. The storage ring contained a vast array of cultivation resources, virtually everything one might need. With these resources, he wouldn¡¯t even need to leave his cave abode. He could slowly advance his cultivation to the ninth level of Soul Formation and his body-tempering cultivation to the peak of Level 6. His Shifu had truly gone above and beyond. Among the treasures was a silver-white pearl that radiated dazzling light. It was the Star Core Pearl. Upon trying to refine it according to the method described, Jiang Chengxuan quickly understood the pearl¡¯s general capabilities. This protective treasure, specially prepared by Qin Shenwu, boasted formidable defensive abilities. I It could withstand most attacks at Soul Formation level, including attacks targeting the Primordial Spirit. If it was activated at full force, it could even withstand the attack of a Void Returning Divine Lord in the Dharma Form Realm up to three times. However, after such use, its internal astral power would be depleted and would need to be recharged in an area rich in starlight before it could be used again. This was indeed a powerful protective treasure, offering substantial benefits even to a Void Returning Divine Lord. Additionally, there was the opportunity to enter the Mount of Five Elements Divine Reincarnation every ten years. At some point, a token engraved with the five elements had appeared in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand. The token Jiang Chengxuan held could allow him to enter the Mount of Five Elements Divine Reincarnation. According to the agreement, he currently had the opportunity to enter the mountain, and if ten years passed without him entering, this opportunity would accumulate, allowing him to double his stay during his next visit. Yes. Upon entering the mountain, his time inside would be limited to one month. The gains during this period depended entirely on his own efforts. As for the cultivation of the Five Elements Spirit Technique and the Boundless Righteous Energy Technique, up to this point, Jiang Chengxuan had encountered no confusion in cultivating the former. He might need to consult his Shifu, Qin Shenwu, only when approaching a breakthrough to Void Returning. At other times, he could cultivate on his own. However, cultivating the Boundless Righteous Energy Technique would require more effort. According to the technique, it could only be successfully cultivated by those with an open heart, free of dark and sinister thoughts. This ¡°open heart¡± doesn¡¯t imply rigidity but a positive disposition, grounded in principles and moral boundaries. It doesn¡¯t mean that all cultivators of this technique are paragons of virtue who don¡¯t calculate and scheme. If that were the case, the Haoran Sect could not have lasted so long in the vast Celestial Floodgate Realm, let alone maintain a considerable foundation in the Immortal Realm. The main issue now was that cultivating the Boundless Righteous Energy Technique would likely consume a lot of time, starting with a minimum of a hundred years, to have a firm assurance of condensing the Righteous Energy as mentioned by his Shifu, Qin Shenwu. Of course. Once he condenses the Righteous Energy, the cultivation of this technique could temporarily be put on hold. The technique would then operate on its own, with the Righteous Energy inside him autonomously growing stronger. Ultimately, the positioning of the Boundless Righteous Energy Technique by his Shifu, Qin Shenwu, was as an auxiliary to their main technique, the Five Elements Spirit Technique. The inclusion of the Boundless Righteous Energy Technique would enable them to advance further and broader on their cultivation path. As Jiang Chengxuan began his cultivation journey within the Haoran Sect, far in the Thunderclap Valley, Shen Ruyan had already completed the first phase of her cultivation there. This first phase alone elevated her from the seventh level of Soul Formation to the eighth level, alongside mastering a new lightning-based divine power named ¡°Primordial Unified Qi Thunder,¡± a technique whose power was no less than her current Great Yin-Yang Five Elements Divine Thunder. Time passed bit by bit. Eighty years passed in the blink of an eye. After eighty years of diligent cultivation on Shenwu Peak, Jiang Chengxuan finally succeeded in condensing a wisp of Boundless Righteous Energy within his body. Although referred to as a wisp, it was essentially a small vortex of airflow. According to the descriptions in the Boundless Righteous Energy Technique, the small vortex within Jiang Chengxuan truly qualified as Boundless Righteous Energy. [Ding.] At the moment Jiang Chengxuan condensed this wisp of energy, a system notification echoed in his mind. [Congratulations, host. You have achieved the condensation of the Boundless Righteous Energy. You have received merit enhancement.] It was also at this moment that Jiang Chengxuan immediately realized that the small vortex of energy in his body was gradually dyed with a layer of gold. It was the color of merit. This Boundless Righteous Energy of his had become a merit-imbued Righteous Energy? Jiang Chengxuan was surprised. He wasn¡¯t entirely sure of the special functions this merit-imbued Boundless Righteous Energy possessed, but he speculated that it must hold many extraordinary properties compared to the initial Boundless Righteous Energy. The specifics would require further exploration and understanding in the future. At this moment, he sensed that the restrictions of his cave abode were lightly activated, indicating someone was approaching or attempting to make contact. Chapter 734 - Meeting Shen Ruyan Again Meeting Shen Ruyan Again Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations Upon disabling the restrictions of his cave abode, Jiang Chengxuan was greeted by his senior brother Zhao Tianfan. ¡°How¡¯s it going, junior brother? How is your cultivation of the Boundless Righteous Energy Technique coining along? Take your time, especially with condensing the energy. Even if you haven¡¯t managed it yet, give it a few decades or a century, and I believe¡­ Uh¡­¡± Before Zhao Tianfan could finish his thought, he suddenly widened his eyes in surprise at Jiang Chengxuan. This was because Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body was already covered in a layer of hazy white light. It was unmistakably the Boundless Righteous Energy that Zhao Tianfan had just mentioned. ¡°You¡¯ve already condensed the Boundless Righteous Energy?¡± Zhao Tianfan was genuinely shocked. The entry level cultivation of the Boundless Righteous Energy Technique in the Haoran Sect wasn¡¯t particularly difficult, but condensing the energy was another matter entirely. Zhao Tianfan himself had spent nearly two hundred years to condense his Boundless Righteous Energy, and yet Jiang Chengxuan had achieved it in significantly less time, not even a hundred years. ¡°Heh, I was just lucky,¡± Jiang Chengxuan modestly replied. ¡°By the way, Senior Brother Zhao, did you come to see me for something specific?¡± Jiang Chengxuan knew that under normal circumstances, Zhao Tianfan wouldn¡¯t disturb his cultivation without good reason. ¡°Oh, right, right.¡± Zhao Tianfan quickly remembered his purpose. ¡°Shifu sent me to tell you that the master of Thunderclap Valley has visited our Haoran Sect with his disciples. He asked me to see if you would like to meet them.¡± ¡°The master of Thunderclap Valley?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was momentarily taken aback, then pleased. If the valley master had brought his disciples to the Haoran Sect, could Shen Ruyan have come as well? He wondered why she hadn¡¯t informed him in advance with a letter. However, now residing on his shifu¡¯s Shenwu Peak for his cultivation, Jiang Chengxuan realized that even if Shen Ruyan had sent a letter, it might not have reached him immediately. Moreover, he had a hunch that perhaps Shen Ruyan wanted to surprise him. With this thought, he eagerly asked Zhao Tianfan, ¡°Senior Brother, do you know who the disciples are that the master of Thunderclap Valley brought with him?¡± ¡°I knew you¡¯d ask that,¡± Zhao Tianfan said with a smile. ¡°You guessed right. The person accompanying the valley master is indeed your Dao companion, Shen Ruyan.¡± ¡°Really, Ruyan?¡± Jiang Chengxuan had almost thought it would take them hundreds of years to see each other again. Surprisingly, it had taken less than a hundred years for such an opportunity to arise. With this in mind, he promptly asked Zhao Tianfan, ¡°Then, could you please take me to meet them? ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go together now,¡± Zhao Tianfan agreed. Just as Jiang Chengxuan finished speaking, they were suddenly interrupted by another voice, followed by the appearance of Qin Shenwu. ¡°Since the valley master himself has come, it¡¯s only proper for you to join me in meeting him,¡± Qin Shenwu said. ¡°Shifu!¡± When they saw Qin Shenwu, both Jiang Chengxuan and Zhao Tianfan bowed respectfully. Qin Shenwu nodded, looking pleased at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Your cultivation progress is quite satisfactory, though it still falls short compared to my own in my younger days. Remember not to become complacent.¡± Hearing this, both Jiang Chengxuan and Zhao Tianfan were momentarily stunned. However, Jiang Chengxuan quickly reacted and hurriedly nodded. ¡°Compared to Shifu, I am indeed as insignificant as a firefly to the bright moon. Just being mentioned in the same breath by Shifu is an honor. I I will definitely heed Shifu¡¯s teachings and never forget.¡± Qin Shenwu¡¯s smile broadened at Jiang Chengxuan s flattery. He shook his head and said, ¡°That might be a bit of an exaggeration. So far, you¡¯re the most talented disciple I¡¯ve encountered, just slightly less so compared to myself. My advice is meant to keep you from becoming arrogant. Listening to their mutual praises, Zhao Tianfan felt a headache coming on. However, facing Qin Shenwu¡¯s gaze, Zhao Tianfan had no choice but to cooperate and flatter him. ¡°Junior brother is right. Shifu¡¯s talent indeed shines across the ages, far beyond our reach.¡± ¡°Hmm, you¡¯ve finally said something sensible for once,¡± Qin Shenwu remarked. Zhao Tianfan was speechless. At the same time. On the reception peak of the Haoran Sect. As Haoran Sect¡¯s current Sect Master, Xue Ping, was receiving the master of Thunderclap Valley, Yun Yizhen, and his group, two figures descended from the sky. They were Jiang Chengxuan and Qin Shenwu, who had come from the Shenwu Peak. Jiang Chengxuan immediately noticed Shen Ruyan standing behind Yun Yizhen, and at the same moment, Shen Ruyan also spotted Jiang Chengxuan. Joy was evident in the eyes of the couple upon seeing each other. Qin Shenwu then turned to Jiang Chengxuan and said, ¡°Go on, take your Dao companion and have a look around our Haoran Sect. ¡°Uh¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan was stunned by his Shifu¡¯s directness. Yun Yizhen turned to Qin Shenwu with a smile, ¡°Brother Qin, it¡¯s been a long time. You¡¯re still as straightforward as ever.¡± Then, his gaze shifted to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°So, this is your newly accepted disciple, my disciple¡¯s Dao companion? Indeed, not bad.¡± Yun Yizhen proceeded to take out a small bottle with a green liquid swirling inside. Qin Shenwu¡¯s eyes showed a hint of surprise upon seeing it. ¡°Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Liquid, Brother Yun, you¡¯re really generous.¡± Yun Yizhen chuckled, ¡°Since he¡¯s my disciple¡¯s Dao companion, giving this to him is no different than giving it to my own disciple.¡± As he spoke, Yun Yizhen handed the bottle to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°For our first meeting, I didn¡¯t bring anything special. Consider this bottle of Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Liquid as my welcoming gift. Jiang Chengxuan looked towards Qin Shenwu. Qin Shenwu chuckled. ¡°Take it. This is quite a rare treasure even in their Thunderclap Valley, and it will be immensely beneficial for your future body tempering. Well, it¡¯s just a little bit better than what I¡¯ve given you.¡± Hearing this, Yun Yizhen smiled lightly. Jiang Chengxuan was no fool. Seeing the expressions of the two, he knew that this Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Liquid must be extraordinary, likely even more powerful than the body tempering treasures his Shifu had prepared for him. Chapter 735 - Thousand River Mystic Realm Thousand River Mystic Realm Translator: Henyee Translations 1 Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Thanks Martial Uncle Yun for the gift,¡± Jiang Chengxuan promptly bowed to Yun Yizhen in gratitude, who responded with a smile. At the same time. Qin Shenwu took out a hexagonal crystal, its surface swirling with traces of lightning, from his possession. Yun Yizhen¡¯s face showed surprise upon seeing this crystal. ¡°Void Thunder Crystal!¡± A slight smile appeared on Qin Shenwu¡¯s lips. ¡°Am I that kind of a person who takes advantage of others? Here, this Void Thunder Crystal is a welcoming gift for my disciple¡¯s Dao companion.¡± He then handed the crystal to Shen Ruyan. Shen Ruyan looked towards her own Shifu, Yun Yizhen, who nodded with a smile, ¡°Accept it. This is a treasure of great benefit to us thunder cultivators. It can help you better understand the rules of the void and thereby comprehend Void Thunder. I suppose, Brother Qin, this must be the only Void Thunder Crystal you have left, right?¡± ¡°Heh, you need not worry about that. Even if I have no more Void Thunder Crystals, I still have plenty of similar treasures,¡± Qin Shenwu responded, unbothered. ¡°Haha.¡± Yun Yizhen chuckled lightly. On the other side, Shen Ruyan, just like Jiang Chengxuan, immediately thanked Qin Shenwu upon receiving the Void Thunder Crystal. ¡°Good.¡± Qin Shenwu nodded slightly, ¡°You are much more sensible than some of Brother Yun¡¯s other disciples.¡± It was unclear whether his comment was genuinely heartfelt or because Shen Ruyan was his disciple Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Dao companion. He then turned to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°Chengxuan, take your Dao companion for a tour around our Haoran Sect. Brother Yun, your Sect Master, and I have some matters to discuss. ¡°Yes, Shifu!¡± Jiang Chengxuan promptly responded, and soon after, he and Shen Ruyan departed from the reception peak. Once Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had left, Yun Yizhen turned to Qin Shenwu and Xue Ping, the Sect Master of the Haoran Sect, with a serious expression and said, ¡°Fellow Daoists, the Thousand River Secret Realm will open in another hundred years. Have you decided which disciples you will send in?¡± Upon hearing Yun Yizhen¡¯s words, both Qin Shenwu and Xue Ping also showed seriousness. Xue Ping replied, ¡°We haven¡¯t fully decided yet. Based on the current situation of our Haoran Sect, the number of disciples who can enter the Thousand River Secret Realm will likely be limited. After all, each person can only enter the secret realm once in their lifetime. Moreover, the older you are when you enter, the more dangerous it becomes. Our lack of understanding in the past led to heavy casualties among the disciples who entered.¡± Pausing for a moment, Xue Ping then looked at Yun Yizhen and asked, ¡°Brother Yun, has the Thunderclap Valley already decided on who will enter this time?¡± He was well aware that the Thousand River Secret Realm represented a significant opportunity for all cultivators below Void Returning in the entire Celestial Floodgate Realm. However, with greater opportunities came greater risks. The secret realm contained many dangers, and a cultivator could easily be trapped there forever. Furthermore, since the secret realm was managed jointly by all the super and overlord forces of the Celestial Floodgate Realm, the competition inside was fierce once it opened. Participants often turned on each other, making it a battleground of mutual hunting and killing. So. Every opening of the Thousand River Secret Realm resulted in heavy losses for the sects¡¯ disciples. However, they were compelled to send their members into the secret realm because of the unique treasures it contained, which were otherwise unattainable. For instance, the Haoran Sect¡¯s Mystic Sky Cave, a treasure that could simulate combat, was obtained from the Thousand River Secret Realm, as was the Thunderclap Valley¡¯s Lightning Tribulation Pool, which could simulate lightning tribulation. Additionally, other places like the Inner Demon Mountain, Death Peak, and Enlightenment Cliff, all originated from the Thousand River Secret Realm. Of course. Not every expedition into the realm yielded treasures. But without sending disciples into the Thousand River Secret Realm, there¡¯s no chance of obtaining anything. Over time, the gap in resources between sects could widen significantly. This was something that no super sect or even overlord sect could accept. Suddenly, Yun Yizhen proposed, ¡°What do you think about letting my disciple and her Dao companion also join this expedition into the Thousand River Secret Realm?¡± Upon hearing this suggestion, both Xue Ping and Qin Shenwu¡¯s expressions became serious. Especially Qin Shenwu, his brows were deeply furrowed. At this moment, there was no playfulness in him. Instead, he looked extremely solemn. Sect Master Xue Ping also turned his gaze towards Qin Shenwu. Even though Xue Ping, as the Sect Master of the Haoran Sect with a cultivation level at Dao Integration, had the authority to decide many matters within the sect with just a word, this particular issue, involving Qin Shenwu¡¯s direct disciple, ultimately depended on Qin Shenwu¡¯s decision. ¡°If I remember correctly, both of them are quite young, right?¡± Qin Shenwu finally spoke up after a moment of contemplation. Yun Yizhen nodded in agreement. ¡°Indeed, my disciple Ruyan is very young. This is precisely why I suggested they also participate in the expedition to the Thousand River Secret Realm. As you all know, the younger a person is when entering the Thousand River Secret Realm, the higher the chance of obtaining valuable treasures. While sending disciples with lower cultivation levels and younger ages increases the chance of securing valuable items, experiences from past expeditions have proven that those below the mid-stage of Soul Formation hardly survive until the closure of the realm.¡± With that said, Yun Yizhen, along with Xue Ping, awaited Qin Shenwu¡¯s response. After a while. Qin Shenwu slowly said, ¡°Letting them go to the Thousand River Secret Realm is not out of the question. However, before entering the realm, they must pass through the third level of the Mystic Sky Cave. If they cannot even pass the third level of the Mystic Sky Cave, then the likelihood of facing fatal dangers in the Thousand River Secret Realm will be incredibly high, and I would not recommend their participation.¡± ¡°Pass the third level of the Mystic Sky Cave?¡± Yun Yizhen was immediately alert upon hearing Qin Shenwu s response. He was well aware of the significance of the Mystic Sky Cave, a treasure obtained from the Thousand River Secret Realm by the Haoran Sect. If they could indeed challenge the Mystic Sky Cave before entering the Thousand River Secret Realm and pass its third level, the risks they faced within the secret realm would significantly decrease. With the strength required to overcome the third level of the Mystic Sky Cave, they would be well-equipped to handle most dangers within the secret realm. ¡°As for the contribution points required to enter the Mystic Sky Cave, I¡¯ll cover them for now. Junior Brother Sect Master, what do you think?¡± Qin Shenwu said, directing his gaze towards Xue Ping. Chapter 736 - Challenging the Mystic Sky Cave Challenging the Mystic Sky Cave Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°I have no objections.¡± Xue Ping said with a smile, shaking his head. ¡°Since Senior Brother Qin is willing, I naturally agree.¡± ¡°Good, then let¡¯s wait for them to come back and we¡¯ll discuss this matter with them,¡± Qin Shenwu nodded slightly. At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan had taken Shen Ruyan to his cave abode at Cloud Mist Peak. During the time Jiang Chengxuan had been in seclusion, his senior brother Zhao Tianfan had upgraded the arrays around Cloud Mist Peak to Level 7. Shen Ruyan, admiring the scenery of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mountain cave abode, couldn¡¯t help but smile and say, ¡°Husband, your dwelling is quite serene.¡± As they spoke, she took out a spirit fruit from her belongings and fed it to an elk named Little White that had approached them. At this moment, the two of them had already explored the entire Cloud Mist Peak. It was then that the communication jade slips they carried lit up simultaneously. ¡°Hmm, Shifu is calling us to go over,¡± said Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Mine too,¡± Shen Ruyan added. Without hesitation, after waving goodbye to Little White, they headed out from Cloud Mist Peak. A short while later, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan returned to the reception peak. After exchanging greetings with everyone present, Qin Shenwu began to speak, ¡°Chengxuan, Ruyan, we¡¯ve called you here because there¡¯s an important matter we need to discuss with you.¡± Huh? Hearing Qin Shenwu¡¯s words, the couple was somewhat surprised. Yun Yizhen added, ¡°Indeed. Are you aware of the Thousand River Secret Realm within our Thousand River Secret Realm.¡± ¡°Thousand River Secret Realm.¡± Both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were taken aback, then shook their heads. Having ascended to the Celestial Floodgate Realm not long ago, they had spent most of their time cultivating and had little opportunity to learn about the realm¡¯s specifics, including the Thousand River Secret Realm mentioned by Yun Yizhen. At this point, Xue Ping chimed in with a smile. ¡°The Thousand River Secret Realm is managed jointly by the supreme and overlord sects,¡± Xue Ping explained, detailing the specifics of the Thousand River Secret Realm to the couple. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were quite astonished upon hearing this. They had not expected such a secret realm to exist within the Celestial Floodgate Realm, offering strategic treasures that could be obtained from within. Most importantly, this secret realm was only accessible to cultivators below Void Returning, with younger entrants having better chances of acquiring valuable treasures. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan understood the purpose of their summoning. It was likely to send them into the Thousand River Secret Realm. As if reading their minds, Yun Yizhen smiled and said, ¡°I¡¯m sure you¡¯ve all guessed by now. That¡¯s right, the reason we¡¯ve brought you here is because we want you to venture into the Thousand Rivers Secret Realm. Considering what we know about you, your age, compared to your achievements in cultivation, is quite young. In fact, you¡¯re younger than many others at your level of cultivation. Of course, for your safety, we¡¯ve set up a challenge you need to overcome before you can enter the Secret Realm. You¡¯ll need to successfully get through the third level of the Mystic Sky Cave. This is to ensure that you¡¯re well-prepared and won¡¯t face overwhelming dangers in the Thousand Rivers Secret Realm.¡± ¡°The third level of the Mystic Sky Cave?¡± Having been in the Haoran Sect for nearly a hundred years, Jiang Chengxuan was somewhat familiar with this name, but Shen Ruyan was not. She couldn¡¯t help but turn to look at her Dao companion. At that point, Qin Shenwu suggested, ¡°Chengxuan, why don¡¯t you explain to your Dao companion what the Mystic Sky Cave is?¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded and explained, ¡°The Mystic Sky Cave is essentially a place that simulates combat. Upon entering, it generates opponents based on your cultivation level to test the extent of your strength within your realm. Of course. I don¡¯t know the specifics since I haven¡¯t entered the Mystic Sky Cave myself.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Hearing her husband¡¯s explanation, Shen Ruyan nodded in understanding. ¡°How about it? Do you want to try entering the Mystic Sky Cave now?¡± Xue Ping suddenly asked with a smile. Hearing his words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at their respective Shifus. Qin Shenwu and Yun Yizhen nodded. ¡°If there are no objections, then let¡¯s head there now to see.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan responded. To be honest, they were also curious about the Mystic Sky Cave. It was unknown what kind of strength the opponents simulated by the Mystic Sky Cave had. Soon. Jiang Chengxuan and the group arrived at an entrance that resembled a cave, led by Xue Ping and Qin Shenwu. The cultivator guarding the entrance promptly bowed in respect. ¡°Greetings, Sect Master and Martial Uncle Qin.¡± Both Xue Ping and Qin Shenwu nodded in acknowledgment. Then, Xue Ping instructed, ¡°Open the entrance to the Mystic Sky Cave.¡± Turning to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, he smiled and asked, ¡°Which one ofyou will go first?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Sect Master, let me go first.¡± ¡°Alright. Remember, you can go all out in the Mystic Sky Cave. If you encounter a lethal danger, the cave will automatically transport you out.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Jiang Chengxuan quickly agreed. With a nod to Shen Ruyan and Qin Shenwu, he then stepped forward, entering the Mystic Sky Cave in an instant. The scenery shifted, and Jiang Chengxuan found himself on a vast, empty plaza with no buildings in sight. At that moment, crisp footsteps suddenly echoed in his ears. Thud! Thud! Thud! Jiang Chengxuan immediately looked in the direction of the sound. Before him stood a demonic cultivator with a horn and silver scales on his face. Since the Mystic Sky Cave simulated opponents based on the entrant¡¯s cultivation level, at least for the first two levels, this demonic cultivator had the same cultivation level as Jiang Chengxuan, which was the late stage of Soul Formation. ¡°Die!¡± The moment the horned man saw Jiang Chengxuan, his eyes erupted with intense killing intent. Buzz! Instantly, a massive battle axe surged towards Jiang Chengxuan with deadly force. Chapter 737 - Passing Two Levels in a Row Passing Two Levels in a Row Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations Buzz! In an instant, space rippled with distorted waves. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s gaze sharpened as he observed the attack unleashed by his opponent, its power comparable to any peak Soul Formation cultivator. It was only the first level of the Mystic Sky Cave, yet such formidable opponents already emerged. No wonder the Mystic Sky Cave was considered by the Haoran Sect as the prime location for testing one¡¯s strength. Swoosh! Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan summoned his intrinsic flying sword, the Golden Void Sword. Clang clang clang. A series of clashes followed as the demonic cultivator¡¯s battle axe collided with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s sword thousands of times, their figures battling from the ground to the sky and then back again. Had the space not been special, the ground beneath them would have likely ceased to exist. BOOM! Suddenly. A large amount of earth converged around the demonic cultivator, engulfing him entirely. It was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s earth-element divine power, Sky Burial. Boom! Boom! Boom! However, unlike before, the moment the demonic cultivator was submerged by Sky Burial, the globe of earth encasing him began to emit sounds of being struck from within and then exploded outward. At that moment, a piercingly sharp and domineering lance of light, moving at a speed nearly impossible to capture even with one¡¯s divine sense, penetrated the demonic cultivator¡¯s forehead. His eyes widened in shock as his figure dissipated into specks of light, drifting away. First level, passed! In the outside world. Qin Shenwu, Xue Ping, Yun Yizhen, and Shen Ruyan watched as Jiang Chengxuan successfully navigated through the first level of the Mystic Sky Cave. Especially Qin Shenwu, Xue Ping, and Yun Yizhen. They could not help but look a little surprised. Yun Yizhen commented, ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, it hasn¡¯t even been ten breaths since he entered the Mystic Sky Cave, right? To pass the first level in less than ten breaths suggests the third level shouldn t pose much of a problem either.¡± Qin Shenwu, with a modest smile, responded, ¡°Valley Master Yun, you¡¯re too kind. My disciple managed the first level in ten breaths, but compared to my result back then, he still falls slightly behind. Shen Ruyan1 s expression turned somewhat strange. Xue Ping appeared slightly embarrassed, and Yun Yizhen coughed twice in response. What does he mean by ¡®Falls slightly behind compared to his result back then¡¯? Back in Qin Shenwu¡¯s day, the Mystic Sky Cave, this treasure of the Haoran Sect, didn¡¯t even exist, did it? Inside the Mystic Sky Cave. As Jiang Chengxuan watched the demonic cultivator dissipate into specks of light, the scene before him suddenly shifted. In the blink of an eye, he found himself in a vast palace. A lithe and beautiful Eldarian female cultivator slowly approached him. The Eldar, known as one of the top hundred races in the Spiritual Realm, was renowned for their acute spiritual senses, making them the most sensitive among the top races in the Spiritual Realm. Moreover, they were exceptionally skilled in stealth and assassination, making every eldarian cultivator a natural-born killer and assassin. Facing the advancing eldarian female cultivator, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression changed abruptly. In the next moment, his figure vanished from the spot. There was a loud bang. And where he had been standing, a huge crater now appeared. A fiercely sharp and deadly sword light had erupted at his previous location. Meanwhile, the eldarian female cultivator, who had been in front of him, had somehow moved behind him. Shriek- Accompanied by a whistling through the void, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure disappeared again and reappeared nearby, causing the female cultivator to reveal a look of surprise. Whoosh¡ª ¡°Hehehe¡­¡± But soon, a charming smile appeared on her face. Three sword lights¡ªone red, one yellow, and one blue¡ªformed a triangular attack aimed at three possible positions where Jiang Chengxuan might reappear. Huh? He marveled at her ability to predict his movements. Was this the combat style of the eldars? Although Jiang Chengxuan had spent most of his time cultivating the Boundless Righteous Energy Technique, he had also learned about the specifics of the Spiritual Realm and its major races. Yet, this was his first real encounter against the eldars, known for their stealth and assassination. From the looks of it, the eldars didn¡¯t quite live up to his expectations. Buzz! Above Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s head, a five-colored aureola suddenly appeared. The three sword lights struck the aureola, sparking a series of sparks without causing any damage to the aureola itself. This sight instantly shocked the eldarian female cultivator. ¡°How¡­¡± Before she could react, a straight line of golden light appeared in her vision. The light moved so swiftly that although she saw it, her body couldn¡¯t respond in time. Swish. The golden light streaked across the sky, straight through the eldarian female cultivator¡¯s body. ¡°Uh¡­¡± She looked on in a daze, and then her body also dispersed into countless specks of light and faded away. ¡°Hm? Passed the second level too?¡± Outside, Qin Shenwu and the others saw Jiang Chengxuan pass through the second level of the Mystic Sky Cave, expressing their surprise once again. ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, the time he took this round seems even shorter than the last, right?¡± ¡°Indeed, it was shorter than before,¡± Xue Ping confirmed with a nod. ¡°It seems like he should have no problem passing through the third level of the Mystic Sky Cave. Brother Qin really has taken a good disciple,¡± Yun Yizhen said, looking at Qin Shenwu with a smile. On the other side. After defeating the eldarian female cultivator, the surroundings for Jiang Chengxuan did not change. He remained in the vast palace. However, the lighting around him started to fluctuate, becoming intermittently bright and dim. Strange and twisted shadows began to swirl around the edges of the palace, creating a chilling atmosphere with a hint of ferocity permeating the entire palace. ¡°Hm? What¡¯s this?¡± Jiang Chengxuan noted the shadows flitting back and forth on the palace walls with a look of curiosity in his eyes. ¡°Could this be the legendary phantom race?¡± ¡°Hehehehehe¡­¡± His question was met with a series of eerie, echoing laughs. Chapter 738 - The Phantom Race, Elders Astonishment The Phantom Race, Elders¡¯ Astonishment Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Show yourself!¡± Jiang Chengxuan snorted. The next moment, his body surged with intensely boiling blood. Instantly, his stature skyrocketed. Fifty feet, eighty feet, up to one hundred and twenty feet tall, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure had grown to a colossal size in the blink of an eye. Chi chi chi! Simultaneously, Pure Yang True Fire began to rise from his body, causing the surrounding void to emit sounds akin to boiling water under the scorch of the Pure Yang True Fire. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± At that moment, the shadows swirling around him suddenly twisted and then converged into a humanoid form. This being wore a black high hat, and its eyes shone with a sinister green glow. Its face was marked with twisted black runes, standing as if it were the epicenter of all darkness, seemingly absorbing all surrounding light. Indeed, this was a member of the phantom race. JiangChengxuan¡¯s gaze sharpened. He had long heard that the phantom race was naturally accompanied by darkness, distinct from the so-called ghost races. This race inherently possessed an extraordinary ability, which was the rule of darkness. Despite only wielding the darkness rule in its basic form, the phantom race was still stronger than most cultivators at the same level. This was because most cultivators at Soul Formation only mastered the basic spatial rule, with no grasp on other, more profound rules, let alone the origin rule. Buzz! In an instant, a massive amount of black mist surged up from the body of the phantom cultivator. Chi chi chi! As this black mist collided with the Pure Yang True Fire emanating from Jiang Chengxuan, it emitted sizzling sounds, showing signs of potentially suppressing the Pure Yang True Fire. This made Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s gaze slightly concentrate. This was the first time he had seen someone utilize the power of darkness to overpower Pure Yang True Fire. Of course. This might be related to the power and grade of his Pure Yang True Fire not being high enough. Nonetheless, the fact that his Pure Yang True Fire could be suppressed indicated that the opponent must be utilizing the power of the darkness rule. ¡°Roar!¡± Suddenly. Suddenly, behind Jiang Chengxuan, the manifestation of a dragon and an elephant appeared. Following this, a figure exuding regal aura emerged behind him. Demon Suppressing Fist Technique. This punch, although primarily effective against demonic cultivators, also possessed a significant restraining effect against all forms of dark and evil spirits. With the power of the dragon and elephant surging through him, even a phantom cultivator wielding the darkness rule could not hope to gain any advantage. Boom! A fist shadow, hundreds of feet in diameter, blasted through the sky directly into the engulfing black mist. An explosion of terrifying energy ensued. The golden fist relentlessly struck the pervasive black mist, which seemed to evaporate endlessly, only to be replenished just as quickly. For a moment, the two sides appeared to be in a stalemate. Whoosh¡ª At that moment, a completely black flying sword emerged from the endless darkness, silently slicing towards Jiang Chengxuan at high speed. Clang! However, just as the black flying sword was about to hit the back of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s head, his Golden Void Sword flew out to meet it. The collision in mid-air triggered a dense explosion of sword Qi. Chi chi chi! In an instant, the walls and ground were marked with numerous clear sword cuts. The environment, transformed by the Mystic Sky Cave and known for its durability, was not supposed to be easily affected by ordinary attacks. However, at this moment, traces of battle appeared on the walls and ground. It could be seen how intense the battle between the two was. How terrifying was the combat strength they erupted with? ¡°Enough of this.¡± Jiang Chengxuan, after evaluating the frequency and power of his opponent¡¯s attacks and having deployed most of his techniques, suddenly produced two balls of flame in his palm, one gold and one white. Yin and Yang Divine Flame! Boom! In an instant, the endless black mist was instantly incinerated. Waves of fire, like predators chasing their prey, split and evaporated more of the black mist. The phantom cultivator¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. ¡°How is that possible?¡± Before he could fully react, he felt an endless flame boiling inside him. In an instant, boundless flames burst forth from countless pores in his body. In just the blink of an eye, the phantom cultivator was incinerated into nothingness by the flames that had erupted within him. And this was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s fire divine power, Chaotic Flames. These flames could attack from all angles, either exploding violently or infiltrating surreptitiously, even penetrating every nook and cranny to burn one¡¯s body to ashes unknowingly. ¡°Itworked!¡± Outside, as the onlookers saw Jiang Chengxuan successfully pass the third level, joy appeared on everyone¡¯s faces. ¡°It¡¯s truly unexpected that Martial Nephew Jiang possesses such strength shortly after ascending. If he continues to cultivate for some time and is provided with ample resources, he could become invincible within the Soul Formation realm,¡± Yun Yizhen couldn¡¯t help but express his admiration. Hearing his words, both Qin Shenwu and Xue Ping also smiled. However, after some time, they still did not see Jiang Chengxuan come out. This made Qin Shenwu, Xue Ping, and the others somewhat puzzled. ¡°What¡¯s going on? He¡¯s already passed the third level, why hasn¡¯t Martial Nephew Jiang come out?¡± ¡°Wait, look!¡± Everyone turned their heads, their eyes narrowing in focus. ¡°This kid¡­¡± Qin Shenwu couldn¡¯t help but speak out. ¡°Is he continuing to challenge further levels?¡± ¡°Hm? He¡¯s also passed the fourth level?¡± At this, everyone present was somewhat shocked. If Jiang Chengxuan passing through the third level of the Mystic Sky Cave was a cause for joy and an indicator of his formidable strength, his passing through the fourth level was beyond belief. One had to know that the gap between the third and fourth levels of the Mystic Sky Cave was enormous. While a cultivator who passed the third level could be considered strong among those in Soul Formation, one who passed the fourth level could almost be declared invincible. Out of a hundred peak Soul Formation cultivators, not one would be able to pass the fourth level of the Mystic Sky Cave. Yet now, Jiang Chengxuan had¡­ ¡°Wait, look!¡± Suddenly, Yun Yizhen¡¯s pupils contracted, and he stared intently at the Mystic Sky Cave, urging Qin Shenwu and Xue Ping to pay attention. Chapter 739 - Instant Kill, Leaving the Mystic Sky Cave Instant Kill, Leaving the Mystic Sky Cave Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Huh? Hearing Yun Yizhen¡¯s remark, Qin Shenwu, Xue Ping, and even Shen Ruyan turned their heads to look. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan had already started the challenge for the fifth level of the Mystic Sky Cave. At this moment, Qin Shenwu, Xue Ping, and Yun Yizhen exchanged glances, all seeing a hint of disbelief in each other¡¯s eyes. Inside the Mystic Sky Cave, the fifth level. Jiang Chengxuan found himself in a vast cavern, facing a towering mountain. He was momentarily taken aback. Could it be that his opponent on the fifth level was this huge mountain in front of him? BOOM! Just as the thought crossed his mind, the mountain suddenly moved. A gigantic stone hand, large enough to cover the sky, thunderously crashed down towards Jiang Chengxuan. Huh? At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan instantly understood. This was not a mountain but a mountain demon¡ªa mountain transformed into a demon. BOOM! In the next moment, an endless glow of green light burst forth. The Eastern Green Dragon Flag was summoned by Jiang Chengxuan. There was a loud bang. The green light shield formed by the Eastern Green Dragon Flag momentarily dimmed before returning to normal. ¡°What?¡± Simultaneously, a voice of surprise echoed from within the mountain. Rumble! As its massive body shifted, the mountain gradually revealed limbs, a head, and a torso, clearly showing the mountain demon¡¯s form. One could clearly see that this mountain demon was nearly a hundred thousand feet tall. It cast a huge shadow as it stood there. The terrifying presence it exuded made the idea of resistance seem futile. Among all demons, mountain demons were definitely among the strongest, especially in terms of strength and defense. This was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s first encounter with a mountain demon. In the Nine Essences cultivation world, he had mostly encountered beast demons or insect demons, or even aquatic demons and those with divine bloodlines. He had never seen a mountain demon like this before. Let me see how strong you really are, mountain demon. In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan fully unleashed his body tempering technique, emanating a formidable aura reminiscent of a wild beast. BOOM! No flashy moves, just brute force. Jiang Chengxuan charged forward without hesitation. Boom, boom, boom! In just a moment, he and the mountain demon exchanged thousands of blows back and forth. Each collision was a clash of absolute power, creating continuous booming sounds in mid-air. The terrifying shockwaves shattered the surrounding rock walls into debris and dust. The mountain demon became increasingly alarmed as the battle progressed. Honestly, it had never encountered a cultivator whose strength could match its own, let alone engage in such an evenly matched battle as now. Is this guy really just a human cultivator? Boom! Finally, when the two figures separated again, the mountain demon¡¯s body was covered in numerous cracks. Though these cracks were not particularly noticeable on its massive body, they were there nonetheless. Jiang Chengxuan had realized that defeating it with brute force alone might be challenging. So, he decided to¡­ At that moment, five-colored lights¡ªgreen, red, yellow, white, blue¡ª suddenly burst forth from behind him and swept across the mountain demon before it could react. Buzz! At first, the mountain demon was somewhat puzzled as to why it was not hurt. But soon, it felt a great shock. It could clearly sense that its strength, spirit, and even defense had suddenly dropped by thirty percent from their original levels. What kind of divine power could cause such bizarre effects? At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s fingertips gathered a glimmer of green light, which he then pointed directly at the mountain demon. Buzz! Suddenly. A terrifying force suddenly landed on the mountain demon. It could distinctly feel its life being rapidly drained away. At this rate, it wouldn¡¯t be long before it would be completely devoid of life. This was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s newly comprehended wood-elemental divine power after ascending, called Withering¡ªa divine power capable of stripping away the life force of others. ¡°Die!¡± Jiang Chengxuan let out a fierce shout and swung out his Deep Earth Halberd. Rumble! It was as if the sky itself was being cleaved apart. The formidable force caused the mountain demon¡¯s eyes to contract repeatedly. It roared in anger and its massive body radiated a yellow light as its huge palms struck towards the sky. Boom, boom, boom! A series of intense collisions echoed once more. However, this time, due to the weakening effect imposed by Jiang Chengxuan, the mountain demon¡¯s strength and defense significantly decreased. In no time at all, its massive body was forced into a retreat by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s relentless attacks. Caught off guard, it was pierced through the head by the Deep Earth Halberd. BOOM! The mountain demon¡¯s massive head exploded suddenly, and with that, its entire body began to crumble. Jiang Chengxuan quickly turned to look around, only to see his surroundings rapidly changing. In the blink of an eye, he found himself in a vast martial training field instead of the cavern. Huh? Am I already on the sixth level? Curiosity filled Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind, wondering what kind of opponent he would face on this sixth level. Just as this thought flashed through his mind, he felt a breeze by his ear. Before he could react, he sensed an invisible barrier in front of him blocking an attack. Huh? Was I just instantly defeated? Jiang Chengxuan was somewhat astonished. He hadn¡¯t even seen who his opponent was before being defeated instantly. Was this some kind of joke? Is the gap between the fifth and sixth levels really that vast? However, before he could even catch a glimpse of the opponent who had defeated him instantly, he felt the world spin around him. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself back outside the Mystic Sky Cave. Yet, no one outside the cave spoke first. Whether it was his Shifu Qin Shenwu, the sect master Xue Ping, or Shen Ruyan¡¯s Shifu Yun Yizhen, all of them looked at him with a somewhat incredulous gaze. Feeling somewhat uneasy under their gazes, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but turn to look at Shen Ruyan, who gave him a smile filled with amusement. It was only after a short pause that Sect Master Xue Ping finally broke the silence, addressing Jiang Chengxuan: ¡°Martial Nephew Jiang, did you just make it all the way to the sixth level?¡± Chapter 740 - Three Sub-Realms of Void Returning Realm Three Sub-Realms of Void Returning Realm Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Huh? Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s reaction was very fast. When he heard this, he roughly guessed their thoughts and couldn¡¯t help but nod. ¡°Sect Master, I did make it to the sixth level just now.¡± At this point, a hint of doubt appeared on his face. He turned to look at his Shifu and Sect Master Xue Ping. ¡°Shifu, may I ask what kind of opponents are on the sixth level of the Mystic Sky Cave? Why was I instantly killed before I could even see the other party¡¯s appearance?¡± ¡°Defeated instantly?¡± The group exchanged glances, with Qin Shenwu revealing a smile. He explained, ¡°Being defeated instantly on the sixth level, given your current strength, is quite normal. Do you know who the opponent on the sixth level is?¡± ¡°Please enlighten me,¡± Jiang Chengxuan requested. Shen Ruyan, who was also curious, looked towards Qin Shenwu. Because according to the agreement, she was also going to challenge the Mystic Sky Cave later. Even with her husband¡¯s strength, he was instantly defeated on the sixth level. In that case, even if she reached the sixth level, the outcome would probably be the same. However, before that, it was good to hear who the opponent on the sixth level was. Qin Shenwu revealed, ¡°The opponent on the sixth level of the Mystic Sky Cave is a Void Returning cultivator at Dharma Form Realm. And not just any ordinary Dharma Form Realm cultivator. Do you understand what I¡¯m saying?¡± ¡°A Dharma Form Realm cultivator? And not an ordinary one?¡± Upon hearing Qin Shenwu¡¯s answer, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were suddenly enlightened. After ascending to this day, they had come to understand that the entire Void Returning realm was divided into three sub-realms: Dharma Form, Celestial Radiance, and Profound Mystery. The Dharma Form Realm involved condensing a true Dharma Form, unlike the illusory Dharma Form conjured during Soul Formation. Such Dharma Form possessed incredible power with every movement. Most of the Void Returning Divine Lords in the current Celestial Floodgate Realm were in this realm. The Celestial Radiance Realm allowed a cultivator¡¯s Dharma Form to merge into the heavens and earth, capable of dividing into hundreds or uniting into one, with each incarnation bearing the Primordial Spirit of the original self. Even if the original self was killed, as long as one incarnation survived, rebirth was possible. Void Returning Divine Lords at this realm were considered the true powerhouses among Void Returning Divine Lords, representing the upper echelons of power in super sects and overlord sects. Because cultivators at this realm were nearly impossible to kill unless, they were also referred to as undying cultivators. The final realm, the Profound Mystery, signified a thorough understanding of the mysteries of heaven and earth, forming one¡¯s own domain of heaven and earth. Within this domain, those below the Profound Mystery Realm would find themselves unable to resist, becoming like fish on the chopping board. It was unexpected that the opponent on the sixth level of Mystic Sky Cave turned out to be a Void Returning Divine Lord. If it were just an ordinary Void Returning Divine Lord, Jiang Chengxuan might have been able to exchange a few blows. However, the Mystic Sky Cave, as a treasure that tested the strength of cultivators, would not conjure an ordinary Void Returning Divine Lord. Even if it was just the Dharma Form within the Void Returning realm, it would still be the strongest existence at that level. After some time, Shen Ruyan, like Jiang Chengxuan before her, entered the Mystic Sky Cave. Given Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s performance, Yun Yizhen, Xue Ping, and Qin Shenwu had high expectations for Shen Ruyan¡¯s subsequent performance. Indeed, Shen Ruyan did not disappoint them. In just a moment, she breezed through three levels. After a short while, She also surpassed the fourth level of the Mystic Sky Cave. By the time she entered the fifth level, Yun Yizhen, along with Qin Shenwu and Xue Ping, were genuinely surprised and pleased by the couple¡¯s strength. Because¡­ Being able to surpass the third level already made one stronger than most cultivators of the same realm from super and overlord sects. Surpassing the fourth and even the fifth level would make one invincible within their realm. Buzz! As everyone was quietly contemplating these matters, Shen Ruyan had already successfully passed the fifth level and reached the sixth. However, just like Jiang Chengxuan earlier, After she surpassed the fifth level and entered the sixth, she was also instantly defeated by the Void Returning cultivator waiting there. Immediately, Jiang Chengxuan stepped forward to inquire about the situation. Through their conversation, the couple realized that the opponents they faced upon entering the Mystic Sky Cave were not the same. And this was very normal. Unless preset, the opponent each person faced in the Mystic Sky Cave was almost never identical. ¡°How about it? Sending them to participate in the Thousand Rivers Secret Realm should pose no problem, right?¡± Yun Yizhen asked Qin Shenwu and Xue Ping with a smile. Qin Shenwu and Xue Ping exchanged a glance and quickly nodded. ¡°Indeed, there should be no issue,¡± said Qin Shenwu. Turning to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, he said, ¡°You both are aware of the situation in the Thousand Rivers Secret Realm. What do you think? Would you be willing to lead our sect¡¯s teams into the Thousand River Secret Realm?¡± Hearing this question again, both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not hesitate and nodded. ¡°Shifu, I¡¯m willing!¡± ¡°Good!¡± Qin Shenwu nodded in satisfaction at their willingness. Subsequently, Yun Yizhen discussed some details with Qin Shenwu and Xue Ping. After the discussion, he bid farewell to them. Despite knowing that the couple¡¯s time together might not be long this time, they hadn¡¯t expected to part so soon. Despite feeling reluctant, they understood that in the upcoming century, both had a significant journey to take in their cultivation. So. Without being sentimental, after bidding each other farewell, Yun Yizhen took Shen Ruyan with him and left the Haoran Sect. Meanwhile, Jiang Chengxuan, after seeking permission from his Shifu and the Sect Master Martial Uncle, headed directly to the Mount of Five Elements Divine Reincarnation. This mountain was a colossal one abundant with five elements. For those cultivating the way of the Five Elements, cultivating here for a day was equivalent to a year of cultivation in the outside world. At the moment. Jiang Chengxuan had the opportunity to cultivate here ten times, equating to ten months of time. As soon as he set foot on this divine mountain, Jiang Chengxuan immediately felt the Dharmic power within his body becoming incredibly active. Even the Five Elements Spirit Technique he was cultivating started to operate on its own under the influence of this environment. Not wanting to waste this rare opportunity, Jiang Chengxuan found a relatively suitable area for his current level of cultivation and sat down in meditation. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh¡ª Instantly, the Dharmic power within his body surged like a raging river, tumultuously flowing through his meridians. Chapter 741 - Senior Sister Xie Xiangyao Senior Sister Xie Xiangyao Translator: Henyee Translations 1 Editor: Henyee Translations In just a few days, Jiang Chengxuan felt a significant improvement in his understanding of the Five Elements. He finally started to grasp the essence of a water-elemental divine power that had eluded him for so long. His cultivation progressed rapidly, and by the end of a month on the mountain, his cultivation had astonishingly reached the eighth level of Soul Formation. Half a year later, his cultivation broke through once again, reaching the ninth level of Soul Formation. Moreover, the water-elemental divine power he had been struggling to comprehend was fully mastered. Time flies. The water-elemental divine power that Jiang Chengxuan had comprehended this time was actually related to time. Jiang Chengxuan named this divine power ¡°Years,¡± which was related to the aspect of time. After this breakthrough, Jiang Chengxuan chose not to leave the mountain immediately but continued his cultivation, focusing this time on his body. With the body tempering cultivation resources provided by Qin Shenwu, he was confident in advancing his physical body to the peak of Level 6 without even needing to use the Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Liquid given by Shen Ruyan¡¯s master, Yun Yizhen. He planned to save this body cultivation treasure for breaking through to Level 6. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! On a hillside where Jiang Chengxuan was cultivating, the void around him buzzed continuously. Waves of qi and blood surged from him like a tsunami, indicating the intensity of his cultivation. At this moment, nearly four months had passed since he started focusing on tempering his body, and he had finally achieved a breakthrough to the peak of Level 6. Jiang Chengxuan could feel his own strength immensely. It was not an exaggeration to say that if the current him were to face the previous him, he could easily defeat the previous him. He now had enough confidence that if he were to return to the sixth level of Mystic Sky Cave, he wouldn¡¯t be instantly defeated without even seeing his opponent. He believed he could at least put up a fight or exchange a few blows. Realizing his time on the Mount of Five Elements Divine Reincarnation was nearly over, Jiang Chengxuan decided it was time to leave. As Jiang Chengxuan stood up and stretched, a series of crackling sounds echoed, causing the leaves around him to rustle and fall. It was undeniable that Mount of Five Elements Divine Reincarnation was a great help to his cultivation. However, he was aware that this was largely because it was his first time entering the mountain, which naturally offered significant assistance. After that, as he entered more and more times, its help to him would slowly weaken. This didn¡¯t mean that this was all that the Mount of Five Elements Divine Reincarnation could do. It was because the area that Jiang Chengxuan could access at the moment could only do so much. The more he came, the more enlightenment he gained. The help this area provided him would naturally be less effective. If he wanted to go to a higher and deeper area, it would not be once every ten years, but once every hundred years or even a thousand years. Or he could use the corresponding contribution points to exchange for such chances. Jiang Chengxuan had roughly calculated that the area he was currently in would probably lose its effect after two or three more visits. Next, he had to go to the area that he could only enter once every hundred years to cultivate. Only then would it be of great help to him. Never mind. I¡¯ll use what is helpful to me first. When these places are really useless to me, I¡¯ll accumulate contribution points to exchange for areas that can only be accessed once every hundred years. As he thought about this, Jiang Chengxuan had already left Mount of Five Elements Divine Reincarnation and headed towards the Shenwu Peak where his Shifu Qin Shenwu resided. Qin Shenwu had instructed him to visit after leaving the mountain before returning to his own Cloud Mist Peak. Whoosh¡ª The streak of light descended. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure appeared on the Shenwu Peak. Huh? As soon as he arrived at Shenwu Peak, Jiang Chengxuan saw a stranger. It was a beautiful woman in a tight outfit. She was very tall and had shoulder-length black hair. Perhaps sensing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s gaze, the beautiful woman immediately turned to look at him. When their gazes met, Jiang Chengxuan felt his head buzz. In an instant, countless illusions seemed to appear. This made his heart tremble. Without another word, the Vast Heaven Divine Jade in the depths of his Sea of Consciousness shook slightly. In the next moment, all the illusions disappeared. ¡°Huh?¡± At the same time, the beautiful woman let out a surprised sound. Then, she smiled and looked at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°If I¡¯m not wrong, you¡¯re the new Junior Brother that Shifu mentioned, right? Just as Shifu said, your Primordial Spirit is very strong. You escaped from my dream so quickly. Oh yes, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Xie Xiangyao. I¡¯m your senior sister. I just came back from outside today.¡± Huh? Senior Sister? Xie Xiangyao? Hearing this name, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart immediately skipped a beat. He had long heard of this Senior Sister whom he had never met. He did not expect to meet her here today. Without a word, he immediately smiled and cupped his fists. ¡°It is truly an honor to meet Senior Sister in person. I have always heard that Senior Sister is the strongest among our Shenwu Peak lineage. Seeing you today, I can see that your reputation is well-deserved.¡± Jiang Chengxuan was well aware that Xie Xiangyao¡¯s illusion just now wasn¡¯t meant with any ill will but was simply a subconscious action on her part. After all, from what he knew, his senior sister cultivated the Five Elements Illusion Technique. Even if she did nothing, her mere presence was an illusion. Ordinary people would fall into a dream state within moments of encountering her. Even cultivators of the same level, if they harbored any ill intentions, might be ensnared by her illusions. This was why Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t take offense. In other cases, such an action upon first meeting, regardless of the intent, would naturally be annoying. However, Xie Xiangyao¡¯s case was different. The illusions she carried weren¡¯t due to her subjective will. Anyone seeing her, whose cultivation was below hers or who couldn¡¯t resist her type of illusion, would more or less be affected by it. So. Under normal circumstances, Xie Xiangyao seldom appeared in crowded places. But if she did appear, it was certain that something was happening. ¡°How is it? What do you think of your senior sister¡¯s illusory dream?¡± Just then, a voice filled with a hint of amusement suddenly appeared in their ears. Hearing this voice, both Jiang Chengxuan and Xie Xiangyao were startled and immediately turned around and bowed in the direction of the voice: ¡°Greetings, Shifu!¡± Chapter 742 - Five Elements Extermination Divine Light Five Elements Extermination Divine Light Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The person who arrived was Qin Shenwu. He smiled at the two, nodding in approval, Truly, neither of you has disappointed me, just as I expected from my chosen disciples.¡± It was clear from Qin Shenwu¡¯s discerning eyes that he noticed the changes in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cultivation level right away. ¡°It seems that the Mount of Five Elements Divine Reincarnation has been very effective for you.¡± ¡°This is ail thanks to Shifu¡¯s help.¡± Jiang Chengxuan hurriedly replied humbly. Qin Shenwu waved his hand. ¡°Alright, alright. I know Mount of Five Elements Divine Reincarnation better than you. How much he could gain inside depends entirely on his own ability. Anyway, did you come to see me for something today?¡± ¡°Shifu.¡± Jiang Chengxuan hurriedly cupped his fists. ¡°I came today to inform you that I plan to return to Cloud Mist Peak to focus on cultivation.¡± ¡°Back to your Cloud Mist Peak?¡± Qin Shenwu nodded his head. ¡°That¡¯s good. In a hundred years, the Thousand River Secret Realm will open. Before that, it¡¯s wise to solidify your cultivation and accumulate a foundation for breaking through to Void Returning. Go ahead.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Jiang Chengxuan immediately accepted the command. He then nodded towards Xie Xiangyao before flying away from the Shenwu Peak on a stream of light. ¡°What do you think of your junior brother?¡± Qin Shenwu asked Xie Xiangyao with a smile once Jiang Chengxuan had left. ¡®Let me tell you, when he and his Dao companion entered the Mystic Sky Cave that day, both of them reached the sixth level.¡± ¡°Oh? The sixth level of the Mystic Sky Cave?¡± Hearing this, Xie Xiangyao was surprised. She knew very well what it meant for Jiang Chengxuan to reach the sixth level of the Mystic Sky Cave with his cultivation. Indeed, and at that time, he wasn¡¯t even at his current level of cultivation.¡± ¡°Not at his current level of cultivation?¡± Xie Xiangyao was even more astonished. As they continued to discuss Jiang Chengxuan, Jiang Chengxuan had already returned to his Cloud Mist Peak. As soon as he returned to Cloud Mist Peak, Elk Little White called out happily and came to his side. Jiang Chengxuan immediately smiled and reached out to touch its head Then he took out a spiritual fruit from his body and brought it to its mouth. Little White sniffed and took a bite of the spiritual fruit that Jiang Chengxuan handed over. ¡°Come on, accompany me to my cave abode,¡± he said, and together with Little White, he headed towards his cave abode on the peak. A few days later. Jiang Chengxuan officially began to cultivate in seclusion. This time, his main goal was to use the five different elements as the foundation to comprehend an ultimate divine power of the five elements. Five Elements Extermination Divine Light. This was also a gift that Qin Shenwu had imparted to him. If he could grasp the Five Elements Extermination Divine Light within this century, it would significantly boost his strength. Even if he encountered a Void Returning Divine Lord, he would at least have the capability to contend with them. However, comprehending the Five Elements Extermination Divine Light was not an easy task. With Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s current foundation, sufficient time was crucial for understanding such a powerful divine power. Fortunately, he had treasures like the Enlightenment Pill that could assist in his cultivation, potentially enabling him to enter a state of enlightenment and achieve success in one fell swoop. At the same time. In a hall in the Five Elements Heavenly Sect. The current Sect Master of the Five Elements Heavenly Sect, Hua Chenghai, looked at his disciples and said in a deep voice, ¡°When you go to the Thousand River Secret Realm this time, apart from helping our sect fight for precious treasures, I have another very important mission for you.¡± ¡°Sect Master, please instruct us!¡± The Five Elements Heavenly Sect¡¯s disciples bowed and cupped their fists. ¡°Good.¡± Hua Chenghai nodded. Then, a sharp glint flashed across his eyes as he said coldly, ¡°That¡¯s to deal with a person called Jiang Chengxuan.¡± ¡°Jiang Chengxuan?¡± The group of disciples could not help but look puzzled. They had obviously never heard of Jiang Chengxuan, a cultivator who had just ascended. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Hua Chenghai nodded again, but the fierceness on his face increased a little. He said indifferently, ¡°This person is a cultivator who ascended from the lower realm. Not only did he reject our Five Elements Heavenly Sect¡¯s recruitment of him back then, but he also joined the Haoran Sect. The most hateful thing is that this person has directly entered Qin Shenwu¡¯s sect and became his direct disciple. You should all know who that Qin Shenwu is. That day, Mount of Five Elements Divine Reincarnation was taken away by this person. Since you guys will enter the Thousand River Secret Realm this time, I believe that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s chances of entering it will definitely be very high. So. I need you to kill that man when you see him. Kill him at all costs. I want to see how Qin Shenwu will react when his disciple dies in the Thousand River Secret Realm.¡± ¡°Yes, Sect Master!¡± Upon hearing Hua Chenghai¡¯s command, all the disciples vocally accepted the order. They were astonished that someone dared to decline the invitation from their Five Elements Heavenly Sect, choosing instead to join the Haoran Sect and become a disciple of Qin Shenwu. This was seen as a direct insult to their sect, and they were determined not to let such an individual off easily, even without Hua Chenghai¡¯s explicit instructions. Time flew by, and a hundred years passed in the blink of an eye. Inside Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cultivation cave abode, five different colors and lights, each carrying a distinct aura of destruction, began to ascend around him. These diverse lights gradually merged into a single beam of multicolored light filled with a destructive aura. This was the Five Elements Extermination Divine Light, a divine power Jiang Chengxuan had comprehended after nearly a century of diligent cultivation. Once unleashed, this divine light could obliterate anything in its path at a fundamental level, leaving not even a trace behind. Everything would be destroyed from the particle level and eventually return to the purest nothingness. It was truly a top-notch offensive divine power. Buzz! As Jiang Chengxuan absorbed the Five Elements Extermination Divine Light back into himself, he slowly opened his eyes with a smile of satisfaction. He had finally succeeded. However, he was slightly puzzled when he noticed a message from his Shifu on his communication jade. After reading the message, he quickly got up. Shifu wants me to go straight to the Mission Hall. It seems that it¡¯s related to the Thousand River Secret Realm. At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan did not hesitate. After putting away the items, he left the cave abode. After greeting Elk Little White, who was outside he turned into a beam of light and flew towards the mission hall. Chapter 743 - Arriving at the Thousand River Secret Realm, Dao Integration Battle Arriving at the Thousand River Secret Realm, Dao Integration Battle Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations Mission Hall. At this moment, there were already seven to eight Haoran Sect cultivators gathered. Each of their cultivation levels was at the very least in the late stage of Soul Formation. Among them, three had reached the peak of Soul Formation. They were engaged in quiet conversation as they waited for something. Just then, a figure suddenly entered from outside. Upon seeing this figure, the eyes of several people present lit up. A man and a woman, in particular, went forward to greet him with a smile: ¡°Senior Brother Jiang.¡± ¡°Good.¡± It was Jiang Chengxuan. At this moment, he looked at the two who had come forward to greet him and smile also appeared on his face. ¡°Junior Brother Feng, Junior Sister Shao.¡± These two were the direct disciples of Xue Ping, the master of the Haoran Sect. Their cultivation had both reached the peak of Soul Formation. After completing the challenge in the Mystic Sky Cave, Xue Ping had specifically asked them to come and meet with him and Shen Ruyan. The expressions of some others present who did not know Jiang Chengxuan were slightly surprised. They didn¡¯t understand why Feng Nianchuan and Shao Xuemei, with their statuses, would take the initiative to greet this newcomer. Buzz! However, at this moment, two figures suddenly appeared in the Mission Hall. They were the current Haoran Sect Master, Xue Ping, and Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Shifu, Qin Shenwu. ¡°Greetings, ancestors!¡± At this moment, Xue Ping and Qin Shenwu scanned the crowd. At this moment, Xue Ping and Qin Shenwu scanned the crowd, pausing slightly on Jiang Chengxuan, Feng Nianchuan, and Shao Xuemei, then nodded and spoke: ¡°You have all been summoned here, and you should be clear about the reason. It is to head to the Thousand River Secret Realm. As your elders, I will ask you one last time, is there anyone who wishes to withdraw?¡± After a few moments passed, no one spoke up. Xue Ping and Qin Shenwu nodded, evidently pleased. Then, Sect Master Xue Ping said, ¡°Since no one has chosen to withdraw, I must make clear to you all about the journey to the Thousand River Secret Realm. You must have heard about the dangers of the Thousand River Secret Realm before this. I will not dwell on that now. The only thing you need to pay attention to is that during this journey to the Thousand River Secret Realm, remember to assist each other. And, at critical moments, you need to follow the commands of the team leader. This is the only request from Elder Qin and me. As for who will be the leader of your expedition this rime ¡± At this point, Xue Ping¡¯s gaze directly turned to Jiang Chengxuan who was present. ¡°It will be Chengxuan who takes on this role.¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Hearing Xue Ping¡¯s words, Feng Nianchuan and Shao Xuemei had no issues with it. But the rest of the people present all looked at Jiang Chengxuan in astonishment. Especially another cultivator who had reached the peak of Soul Formation. This person was named Wei Yaolong. He was somewhat unable to understand why Sect Master Xue Ping would appoint Jiang Chengxuan as the leader of their group. Hogically, he thought that Xue Ping would arrange one of his direct disciples as the leader. Perhaps sensing the doubts in everyone¡¯s minds, Xue Ping couldn¡¯t help but chuckle and said: ¡°Do you all know how many levels of the Mystic Sky Cave Chengxuan has passed before?¡± Without waiting for everyone to answer, Xue Ping directly replied, ¡°A hundred years ago, Chengxuan passed through five levels of the Mystic Sky Cave in one go and reached the sixth level.¡± ¡°What? He reached the sixth level of the Mystic Sky Cave?¡± Hearing Xue Ping¡¯s words, everyone present, except for Feng Nianchuan and Shao Xuemei, were greatly surprised. They could hardly imagine how strong one had to be to pass through the fifth level of the Mystic Sky Cave. One had to know that the strongest among them had only passed the fourth level. It was no wonder that Sect Master Xue Ping would let this person be their leader. ¡°Alright, if there¡¯s nothing else, let¡¯s set off now.¡± Soon, Jiang Chengxuan and the others left the Mission Hall under the lead of Xue Ping and Qin Shenwu. Qin Shenwu casually threw out a flying boat. In the blink of an eye, the flying ship had expanded to tens of thousands of feet in size. After everyone entered, the flying boat immediately turned into a shadow and quickly disappeared from the Haoran Sect¡¯s mountain gate. The Thousand River Secret Realm they were heading to this time was an extremely remote area in the state of You. It was countless miles away from their Haoran Sect. However, for such a long distance, Jiang Chengxuan and the others only took about three days to successfully arrive on Qin Shenwu¡¯s flying ship. According to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s observation, during this process, Qin Shenwu¡¯s flying ship had clearly undergone several spatial jumps. Even though with his current cultivation, there was no way he could manipulate the space of the Celestial Floodgate Realm. However, at his Shifu¡¯s level of cultivation, there should be no problem. Buzz! Accompanied by a burst of light, Jiang Chengxuan and the others had already appeared in front of a huge valley. There were already many people gathered here. Jiang Chengxuan glanced around and saw many Soul Formation and Void Returning cultivators. Among them, there were actually a few Dao Integration Holy Lords like his Shifu and Xue Ping. However, he did not see his Dao companion, Shen Ruyan, among the crowd. She probably hadn¡¯t arrived yet. BOOM! However, at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly felt a cold and murderous gaze land on him. His body suddenly felt as if it was as cold as a harsh winter. Even his thoughts began to go blank. This immediately filled his heart with terrors. Who exactly was it? There was actually such a terrifying power. Just a gaze was enough to make him lose the ability to think. ¡°Hmph!¡± However, at this moment, a cold scoff suddenly sounded beside his ear. Qin Shenwu had an unfriendly look on his face. He stared at a middle-aged cultivator in front of him and suddenly said coldly, ¡°Bai Ziliang, you¡¯re the sect master of the Five Elements Heavenly Sect and a Dao Integration Holy Lord. How dare you lay your hands on a junior? Do you even have a sense of shame? Since you¡¯re so shameless, don¡¯t blame me for being rude!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Shenwu actually attacked directly. His entire body instantly turned into a five-colored light. Boom. The void was pierced through. As the Sect Leader of the Five Elements Heavenly Sect, Bai Ziliang was actually unable to react in time. His entire body was immediately sent flying horizontally. In an instant, he shattered a large area of the void, revealing the deep black hole inside. ¡® ¡°Qin Shenwu, you¡¯re courting death!¡± Bai Ziliang stepped out from the endless void. His eyes were filled with endless anger. Green, red, yellow, white, and blue lights kept circulating on his body. There was a swish. A huge sword with five elements suddenly fell from the sky and slashed straight at Qin Shenwu. Chapter 744 - Crushed into Nothingness Crushed into Nothingness Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Puff!¡± Facing the descending five-colored giant sword from Baizi Liang, a smirk flashed across Qin Shenwu¡¯s lips. He reached out, grabbed, and with a squeeze, he shouted, ¡°Break!¡± In an instant, an invisible force descended upon the falling five-colored giant sword. Buzz, buzz, buzz! At this moment, the five-colored giant sword trembled violently. The five elements on it began to flow uncontrollably in a reverse direction. Finally, with a loud boom, the five-colored giant sword exploded into a burst of five-colored radiance and dissipated in mid-air. But that was not the end. Qin Shenwu reached out again and made another squeezing motion. Buzz! In the void, a five-colored ring suddenly appeared. The ring spun rapidly and then disappeared from everyone¡¯s divine sense. Bai Ziliang, who was closely watching Qin Shenwu, suddenly changed his expression. Not good! But before he could react, a five-colored ring appeared both above his head and below his feet. The rings spun wildly, like two mills. In just an instant, Bai ziliang¡¯s body was ground into dust. A look of shock appeared on everyone¡¯s faces. The sect master of the mighty Five Elements Heavenly Sect, just died like that? Jiang Chengxuan was also somewhat stunned. Was his Shifu, perhaps, a bit too formidable? Buzz! However, at this moment, the void shook. Following that, Bai Ziliang, who had just been ground into dust by the five- colored rings, reappeared unharmed. Only his complexion was somewhat pale. Many people couldn¡¯t help but gasp. Even Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but be astonished. He had felt it very clearly just now. The Sect Master of the Five Elements Heavenly Sect, Bai Ziliang, had clearly been crushed into dust by his master, Qin Shenwu. Under such circumstances, even if he possessed the ability to regenerate from a drop of blood, he would definitely be dead without a doubt. However, Bai Ziliang was actually able to come back to life. This method and ability was truly an eye-opener. ¡°There¡¯s nothing strange about it. Cultivators, upon reaching Dao Integration, merge their physical bodies, Primordial Spirit, and the rules into one. Even if they are reduced to nothingness, they can instantly come back to life. Unless you could utterly erase them at the level of rules, it was not easy to kill a Dao Integration Holy Lord. Haven¡¯tyou noticed that the other Dao Integration Holy Lord here didn¡¯t react much to what just happened? Don¡¯t act so surprised in the future. I don¡¯t care about others, but my disciples must possess such knowledge and experience. Do you understand?¡± These words suddenly reached Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s ears through a voice transmission. Jiang Chengxuan was immediately invigorated and turned his head towards the direction of Qin Shenwu, nodding solemnly and replied via voice transmission. ¡°I will heed Shifu¡¯s teachings carefully.¡± After a pause, he continued, ¡°Forgive my frankness, Shifu. Although what you said just now makes sense, I still feel that Bai Ziliang is not worthy to be compared with you. Even if he has the undying body of the Dao Integration Holy Lord, I believe that if you truly wish, you definitely have the ability to slay him. The reason for not doing so is merely not wanting to dirty your own hands.¡± Qin Shenwu was clearly very pleased with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, nodding lightly in response. Indeed, this was the disciple he valued most. His foresight and awareness were not something the other two disciples could compare to. Buzz! Just as the Five Elements Heavenly Sect was about to confront Qin Shenwu and his group, a wave of fluctuations suddenly came from the void not far away. Everyone turned their heads to look. They saw a flying boat appearing in that part of the void. ¡°It¡¯s the people from Thunderclap Valley!¡± Some sharp-eyed individuals immediately recognized the Thunderclap Valley emblem on the flying boat. The group of Five Elements Heavenly Sect cultivators, who were about to kick up trouble, instantly looked incredibly displeased. Everyone knew that the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley were very close, almost like two peas in a pod. If they did not know what was good for them at this moment, the cultivators from Thunderclap would definitely point their spears at them. Unlike the reaction of the Five Elements Heavenly Sect, the people from Haoran Sect all greeted the Thunderclap Valley flying boat with a fist salute from afar. Qin Shenwu and Xue Ping smiled and greeted the two cultivators on the flying boat. ¡°Valley Master Yun, Senior Brother Flying Bird, how have you been?¡± Yun Yizhen and a blue-robed middle-aged man also smiled and cupped their fists in return. ¡°Sect Master Xue, Senior Brother Qin, it¡¯s been a while since we last met. You¡¯re still as radiant as ever.¡± ¡°Haha!¡± After a simple exchange of pleasantries, the two parties gathered together. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s gaze fell on Shen Ruyan. It had been a hundred years since they last met. Shen Ruyan had also reached the peak of Soul Formation. The two of them looked at each other in midair and smiled tacitly. After a while. Yun Yizhen said to Xue Ping and Qin Shenwu, ¡°Why don¡¯t we enter the Thousand River Secret Realm together like before? On our side, Shen Ruyan will be leading the team. If I¡¯m not wrong, the leader of your Haoran Sect should be Martial Nephew Jiang, right?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Xue Ping and Qin Shenwu nodded. Qin Shenwu said, ¡°I personally have no objections to Senior Brother Yun¡¯s suggestion.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have a problem with that.¡± Xue Ping shook his head with a smile. ¡°However, the situation in the Thousand River Secret Realm can be said to be ever-changing. As for the exact situation, they¡¯ll only know after they enter. I remember in the past, many times a group entered and ended up being separated. In such situations, it all comes down to their individual strength and abilities. But, of course, I fully support Valley Master Yun¡¯s suggestion. Let¡¯s call all of them over and give them some instructions. ¡°Alright!¡± Soon, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and the others were called to Qin Shenwu¡¯s side. After explaining the joint decision between the two sects, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and their group all nodded in agreement. Buzz! Following that, many cultivators from other sects arrived. They were all super sects and overlord forces. Among them were the Qian family and the Qiankun Hall, which had once recruited Jiang Chengxuan. Other than that, there were also overlord forces such as the Divine Shadow Sect, the Eternal Sword Sect, and the Flying Swallow Pavilion. The relationships between the various forces were different. Some were harmonious, while others were hostile. But at this moment, no matter who it was, Even the Haoran Sect and the Five Elements Heavenly Sect couldn¡¯t be bothered with engaging in a conflict. Because at this time, the Thousand River Secret Realm was about to open. Chapter 745 - Entering, Stone Giant Entering, Stone Giant Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Rumble! Between heaven and earth, suddenly, beams of spiritual light surged skyward, causing the void itself to start violently shaking at this moment. All eyes present turned towards an area a few miles ahead. There, a portal slowly opened, from which a torrent of Primordial Spirit Qi surged forth. Was that the Thousand River Secret Realm? This thought occurred to all the cultivators visiting for the first time. When the portal expanded to about seven or eight meters in diameter, people immediately began flying towards it. In the blink of an eye, those who flew towards the portal disappeared without a trace ¡°Husband, it¡¯s about time. Let¡¯s go in too.¡± At this moment, Shen Ruyan turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan nodded, then turned to the others and said, ¡°Everyone, let¡¯s go too.¡± With that, he took the lead. In a flash, he dashed into the portal. Seeing this, the others also rushed into the portal. Before long, all the cultivators intending to enter the Thousand River Secret Realm had gone through the portal. The Thousand River Secret Realm would remain open for a month. After a month, everyone inside would be transported out. Jiang Chengxuan recalled the information about the Thousand River Secret Realm. A light flashed before his eyes. When his vision cleared, he found himself standing on a vast expanse of yellow land. Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Instantly, a few figures appeared beside him. They were Shen Ruyan, Feng Nianchuan, and a female cultivator named Yao Anrui from Thunderclap Valley. ¡°Hmm? Just the four of us?¡± Jiang Chengxuan frowned slightly. According to his initial expectation, with more than a dozen people from their two sects entering the Thousand River Secret Realm, at least half of them should have been able to gather together. But now, there were only four of them. The others had obviously been transported to different locations. ¡°Let¡¯s move. We¡¯ll look around to see if we can find the other brothers and sisters.¡± Jiang Chengxuan said to Shen Ruyan and the others. Then, he took the lead, flying towards one of the directions in front of them. Shen Ruyan and the others followed immediately. However, after some time, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not encounter any more members of their team. They did bump into a few disciples from other sects, thankfully, there was no enmity between their sects. Since everyone had just entered the Thousand River Secret Realm, there was nothing to fight over, so they managed to coexist peacefully. ¡°It seems the other brothers and sisters are quite far from us. Finding them and regrouping will not be a quick or easy task. So. in the coming time, let¡¯s explore the Thousand River Secret Realm first. Do any of you have any objections?¡± Jiang Chengxuan looked at Feng Nianchuan and Yao Anrui for their opinions. After exchanging glances, Feng Nianchuan and Yao Anrui both shook their heads, indicating they had no objections. With no objections from them, and Shen Ruyan, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Dao companion, obviously not having any objections either, the group of four decided on a direction and began their exploration. Based on the intelligence they had gathered before entering, once they settled on a direction, opportunities meant for them would appear along that path. What they needed to do was to overcome any obstacles that arose during this process, including those posed by the secret realm itself as well as other sect cultivators. THUD! THUD! THUD! After flying forward for several hours, a series of dull, thunderous noises suddenly echoed between heaven and earth. Subsequently, seven or eight giants, each a thousand feet tall, appeared in front of them. The skin of each giant seemed to be made of rock, exuding an incredibly sturdy and powerful aura. Yao Anrui from Thunderclap Valley slightly narrowed her eyes and couldn¡¯t help but exclaim, ¡°It¡¯s the Stone Giants.¡± ¡°The Stone Giants?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were momentarily taken aback. Soon, detailed information about the Stone Giants came to mind. The Stone Giants were not so named because their bodies were made entirely of stone, but because their bodies were as strong and powerful as rocks. Each Stone Giant possessed innate earth-elemental divine powers. Most importantly, as long as they were in contact with the ground, they could draw endless power from the earth itself. This was what made the Stone Giants truly formidable. Although all native beings appearing in the Thousand River Secret Realm were creations of the secret realm and not real beings, their powers, strengths, talents, and divine powers were no different from those of real beings. At this moment. The Stone Giants had clearly noticed Jiang Chengxuan and his group, with fierce and violent light shining in their eyes. ¡°Outsiders, must die!¡± As they spoke, several of the Stone Giants suddenly raised their hands towards the sky. Boom! In an instant, the sky, which had been clear of clouds, suddenly darkened. The next moment, meteor-like giant rocks, carrying an unparalleled terrible force, furiously smashed towards Jiang Chengxuan and his companions! ¡°Let me take them on first,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said to Shen Ruyan and the others, turning his head. Then, his entire being transformed into a streak of light. Swish, swish, swish! In the high sky, several golden threads appeared as if lines drawn on white paper. These lines rapidly interwove in mid-air into a large net. When the meteoric rocks from the sky finally fell, they landed precisely on the net drawn by the golden threads. Chi! Chi! Chi! Like a knife through butter, the meteoric rocks were instantly sliced into countless pieces upon contact with the golden net, clattering to the ground without posing any threat to Jiang Chengxuan and his companions. ¡°Is that the metal-element divine power comprehended by Senior Brother Jiang? Such sharp cutting force, such domineering speed,¡± Feng Nianchuan couldn¡¯t help but exclaim in admiration. ROAR! However, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s actions had clearly thoroughly enraged the Stone Giants. Three of the Stone Giants simultaneously stomped on the ground beneath them. The next moment, their massive bodies leaped into the air. Phew. In mid-air, more than a dozen mountain-sized stone grinding discs appeared, howling and spinning as they collectively attacked Jiang Chengxuan! Chapter 746 - Black Iron Cloud Gold Black Iron Cloud Gold Translator: Henyee Translations , Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Be careful!¡± Seeing this scene, both Feng Nianchuan and Yao Anrui instinctively tensed up. They could clearly feel the immense power behind the opponent¡¯s attack, which would require caution even for them to handle. However, Jiang Chengxuan, still in mid-air, did not stop his motion. Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Instantly, more than a dozen golden lines appeared in the air again. The many stone grinding discs that were howling and spinning towards Jiang Chengxuan suddenly lit up with golden light on their surfaces. Then, they were simultaneously sliced into several sections in mid ¨C air, crashing down to the ground with a thunderous roar. ¡°Raise!¡± At the same time, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands made a seal. Splash, splash, splash! Instantly, large volumes of water surged in the void, transforming into roaring water dragons that charged towards the Stone Giants! BOOM! A faint yellow light shield suddenly appeared in front of the Stone Giants. It was as if it wanted to block Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attack. However, the water dragons seemed endless. One after another, they slammed into the yellow light shield, continuously, until it completely shattered. Countless water dragons then submerged the Stone Giants entirely. ROAR! An unwilling and angry roar erupted from the Stone Giants in the air. But when their roars ceased, all that remained on the ground were piles of rubble, leaving only a few black-gold stones quietly radiating light. ¡°It¡¯s Black Iron Cloud Gold!¡± Upon seeing those black-gold stones, Feng Nianchuan and Yao Anrui couldn¡¯t help but exclaim in surprise. They were well aware that in the Thousand River Secret Realm, these black- gold stones were of utmost importance. They served as proof of one¡¯s performance within the realm. The more Black Iron Cloud Gold one collected, the more precious the treasures one could receive as rewards afterward. Some individuals even specialized in hunting down other cultivators within the Thousand River Secret Realm to seize their Black Iron Cloud Gold. ¡°One, two, three, four, five, six¡­ ¡°There are a total of six Black Iron Cloud Gold.¡± Feng Nianchuan picked up the six Black Iron Cloud Gold pieces and handed them to Jiang Chengxuan, saying, ¡°Senior Brother Jiang, getting six Black Iron Cloud Gold pieces just after entering seems like our luck isn¡¯t too bad. indeed, the acquisition of six Black Iron Cloud Gold pieces was quite satisfactory for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Without lingering in the area for too long, the group of four quickly continued forward. They encountered several more groups of enemies along the way, but none posed any substantial threat. instead, those enemies contributed an additional twenty Black Iron Cloud Gold pieces to their accumulation. including the original six pieces, Jiang Chengxuan and his group now possessed a total of twenty-six Black Iron Cloud Gold pieces. ¡°junior Brother Feng, have you been able to contact Junior Sister Shao and the others?¡± Jiang Chengxuan asked Feng Nianchuan. Feng Nianchuan shook his head. ¡°No luck. While the secret realm doesn¡¯t prohibit contact between us, it seems there¡¯s a certain range limitation. Since we still can¡¯t reach junior Sister Shao and the others, it¡¯s likely they are quite far from us.¡± ¡°It seems there¡¯s not much we can do then,¡± Jiang Chengxuan frowned slightly. He turned to Shen Ruyan and asked, ¡°Wife, you can¡¯t contact your fellow sect members either? Shen Ruyan shook her head. ¡°It¡¯s the same on our end. Like Junior Brother Feng said, it seems we are very far apart from each other.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded, understandingly. They had prepared for such a scenario before entering. The fact that the four of them could gather was already quite fortunate. Being separated and alone, especially with limited strength, would be a real predicament. Boom! Boom! Boom! Just then, a series of loud noises echoed through the heavens and earth. Suddenly, several dragons, each thousands of feet tall, appeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan and his companions. ¡°Dragons at the peak of Soul Formation!¡± Feng Nianchuan and Yao Anrui¡¯s expressions turned solemn. These enemies were even more powerful than the Stone Giants they had encountered earlier. Each dragon resembled a towering mountain, especially when they spread their wings, seemingly covering the sky. ROAR! The dragons had clearly noticed Jiang Chengxuan and his group. As they roared, they also spewed endless flames from their mouths. Whoosh¡ª The air was filled with the scent of scorching, and a long trail of charred marks appeared wherever the flames passed. ¡°Condense!¡± Yao Anrui immediately summoned a shield flickering with endless thunder, which grew in the wind and quickly expanded to hundreds of feet in size. Boom! Boom! Boom! The flames that hit her thunder shield caused its light to rapidly dim, and Yao Anrui¡¯s complexion slightly paled. Fortunately, at that moment, Shen Ruyan¡¯s fingertips suddenly sparked with a string of purple arcs. Crack¡ª In the blink of an eye, the purple arcs landed on the flames. With a sizzling sound, the flames were directly extinguished into nothingness by the purple arcs. ¡°Junior Sister Yao, leave these creatures to me,¡± Shen Ruyan said, with thunder flashing in her brow. The next moment, a sword cry resounded through the air, and a treasure sword flickering with five-colored radiance traced arcs across the sky. There was a swish. A dragon¡¯s brow suddenly bore a sword hole, flashing with thunder, with electric sparks jumping within. ROAR! Sensing danger, the remaining dragons showed signs of panic in their eyes and attempted to flee. ¡°Hmph! Since you¡¯ve come, none of you shall leave,¡± Shen Ruyan snorted coldly. In the next instant, endless thunder condensed in her palm, and a misty cloud of thunder, carrying an extremely terrifying destructive power, appeared behind the remaining dragons. It was the Primordial Unified Qj Thunder she had comprehended in Thunderclap Valley! Crack- Rumble! In an instant, the terrible thunder exploded. The dragons didn¡¯t even have time to react before their bodies were rapidly vaporized. Their massive forms melted away like wax candles, quickly shrinking until nothing remained but a pile of dust, leaving behind eight pieces of Black Iron Cloud Gold twinkling faintly. Chapter 747 - Repetitive Experience Repetitive Experience Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations A few days later. Jiang Chengxuan and his companions had traveled a considerable distance within the Thousand River Secret Realm. During this time, they had collected many treasures that would be considered exceptional even in the outside world. They had amassed over eighty pieces of Black Iron Cloud Gold. However, what puzzled them was that over these days, they hadn¡¯t encountered anyone else in the Thousand River Secret Realm, which was unusual. Typically, encounters with individuals from different sects or families would occur every one to two days. This lack of encounters was quite rare. However, Jiang Chengxuan and his group didn¡¯t dwell too much on this anomaly. That is until they found themselves back at the familiar yellow terrain where they had initially entered, which made their expressions turn grave. They were back at their starting point, but what troubled them the most was encountering the same enemies again. First the Stone Giants, then the Dragons. ¡°What¡­ what¡¯s going on?¡± Feng Nianchuan and Yao Anrui looked somewhat troubled, realizing they were seemingly trapped in a loop of repeating experiences. Both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan also sensed something was amiss but remained calm. After they checked their surroundings, Shen Ruyan looked at Jiang Chengxuan and asked, ¡°Husband, did you discover anything different?¡± Jiang Chengxuan shook his head. ¡°In terms of the environment and the enemies we encounter, there s no difference. But I have a feeling¡­¡± fter Jiang Chengxuan spoke, he paused momentarily, causing Feng Nianchuan and Yao Anrui to turn their heads towards him. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression suddenly became very serious, and he said in a solemn tone, ¡°If my guess is correct, our trial in the Thousand River Secret Realm has already begun. Or rather, we have entered the domain governed by the rules of a certain Dharmic artifact. Only by passing the test of this artifact¡¯s rules can we truly leave this place.¡± ¡°What?¡± Feng Nianchuan and Yao Anrui were both shocked upon hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words. They had not expected such a conjecture from him. But upon reflection, what Jiang Chengxuan suggested was indeed a possibility. ¡°Then, may I ask Senior Brother Jiang, what exactly do you think the test we have to undergo is?¡± Yao Anrui couldn¡¯t help but ask. However, Jiang Chengxuan shook his head. ¡°I can¡¯t be completely sure for the time being. Next, we need to confirm it again.¡± With that, Jiang Chengxuan continued forward. When the others saw this, they immediately followed. Just like that, many days later, Jiang Chengxuan and the others returned to the place they came from. The yellow earth, the stone giants, the dragons¡­ Looking at the familiar scene, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Feng Nianchuan, and Yao Anrui all looked very serious. ¡°It seems like Senior Brother Jiang was right.¡± Feng Nianchuan said in a low voice. ¡°We might indeed be undergoing a test within the rules of a Dharmic artifact. If we cannot pass this artifact¡¯s test, there¡¯s a significant chance we¡¯ll be trapped here forever.¡± This is the danger of the Thousand River Secret Realm. Anyone entering could face fatal dangers, regardless of being minor cultivators or at the peak of Soul Formation like Jiang Chengxuan and his group. Once inside, one could face all sorts of perilous challenges. ¡°I wonder what we should do to pass this test?¡± Yao Anrui could not help but ask. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan both shook their heads, signaling their uncertainty. ¡°We can¡¯t be sure yet, but since we¡¯re already here, let¡¯s thoroughly investigate what it intends for us and how long it plans to keep us in this loop,¡± Jiang Chengxuan proposed, and they continued onward. Thus, they went through the cycle repeatedly, over ten times, spending more than a month in the process. Under normal circumstances, they should have been teleported out of the Thousand River Secret Realm by now. However, not only had they not been transported out, but the trial had also not concluded. ¡°This won¡¯t do. If we continue like this, we¡¯U never be able to leave, Feng Nianchuan and Yao Anrui expressed, visibly becoming agitated. They were struggling with the repetitive ¡°torture¡± of experiencing the same events over and over, causing cracks in their Dao heart. This made Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan even more concerned. ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, the trial aimed at us probably involves us endlessly repeating the same experiences,¡± Jiang Chengxuan speculated. ¡°Repeat the same experiences?¡± Feng Nianchuan and Yao Anrui were incredulous at Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s suggestion. ¡°How is that possible? Then, how long does it intend to test us?¡± they asked. Jiang Chengxuan glanced at them before replying gravely, ¡°It¡¯s hard to say. I fear the test won¡¯t stop until we¡¯re on the verge of a mental breakdown.¡± ¡°Uh¡­?¡± This statement turned Feng Nianchuan and Yao Anrui pale. This was because they had all thought of a problem. If what Jiang Chengxuan said was true, then the probability of them really leaving this place this time was less than 10%. After all, no one can guarantee what might happen when one is on the verge of a mental breakdown. Most importantly, they couldn¡¯t ensure whether the trial here would end at that point. If it didn¡¯t¡­ Feng Nianchuan and Yao Anrui were somewhat afraid to continue contemplating this. ¡°Well, Senior Brother Jiang, Senior Sister Shen, what if we try splitting up? Could there be a different outcome?¡± Suddenly, Feng Nianchuan and Yao Anrui proposed this idea to them. Hearing their words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan realized that their companions¡¯ spirits were probably at some sort of breaking point. Continuing to keep them together might not be the best option. So. Jiang Chengxuan nodded at the two of them. ¡°If you want to try splitting up to see if the situation changes, then let s separate for now. But according to my estimate, we will eventually come back together. Chapter 748 - Reward, Samsara Steles Reward, Samsara Steles Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Indeed, the outcome was exactly as Jiang Chengxuan had anticipated. After Jiang Chengxuan, Feng Nianchuan, and the others separated, they found themselves reunited on the same expanse of yellow land several days later. This recurring scenario somewhat pushed Feng Nianchuan and Yao Anrui towards the brink of collapse. They were trapped in a loop, uncertain of how to break free, especially after experiencing the cycle several more times, pushing both Feng Nianchuan and Yao Anrui to the edge of their mental endurance. However, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt that they had only gone through less than half of the trial. Perhaps enduring these repetitive experiences was meant to temper their resilience and patience. After several more cycles, Feng Nianchuan and Yao Anrui suddenly disappeared from Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s sight, which surprised the couple. They wondered if their companions had encountered danger orhadbeen ejected by the realm¡¯s rules, but they couldn¡¯t ascertain their fate. At that time, they also didn¡¯t have the energy to worry about them, as they found themselves on the repetitive path once again. After Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had gone through the cycle a hundred times, the repetitive experiences suddenly ceased, and they were presented with a massive mountain peak. At the peak, there stood two stone steles. As they approached the steles, dazzling light burst forth from them, and the steles began to rapidly shrink. Eventually, they transformed into two stone steles the size of jade pendants and landed in Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s hands. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan realized what these small steles were. They were the reward for passing the trial, known as the Samsara Steles. The function of the Samsara Steles was specifically designed to temper the will of cultivators. Each set of one hundred repetitions constituted one trial. Although this type of trial might seem simple, the profundity it encompassed was immense. Ordinary cultivators might manage the same experience once, twice, or three times without much issue. But what about ten times, a hundred times, or even thousands to tens of thousands of times? Likely, very few could withstand it. Moreover, both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan distinctly felt that, after passing the trial and receiving their Samsara Steles, their Primordial Spirit seemed to illuminate, as if undergoing a significant elevation and benefit. Indeed. Once the turmoil within Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s Primordial Spirit calmed, they both clearly noticed a tremendous enhancement in their Primordial Spirit. They also felt that a few more similar enhancements could make facing the spiritual tribulation required for breaking through to Void Returning seem like no challenge at all. The rewards from the Thousand River Secret Realm were indeed substantial. Bringing their respective Samsara Steles back would likely cause immense joy to their Shifu and sect. After all, treasures capable of tempering will and strengthening Primordial Spirit were extremely rare in the entire Celestial Floodgate Realm. It remained uncertain where Feng Nianchuan and Yao Anrui were at the moment and whether they were alright. With these thoughts, the pair headed down the mountain. Upon reaching the base, they were startled to find Feng Nianchuan and Yao Anrui wandering in circles, their eyes betraying a hint of madness, suggesting their spirits were nearly broken. They needed to be awakened immediately. Otherwise, continuing in this state could lead to a complete mental breakdown and the disintegration of their Primordial Spirit. With this in mind, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan each took out their Samsara Stele and gently illuminated their friends with it. Instantly, a white light beamed from each of their steles, falling upon Feng and Yao. In a moment, the previously disoriented and almost mad pair steadied, their eyes regaining clarity. Upon seeing Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, their faces lit up with joy and relief. ¡°Senior Brother Jiang, Senior Sister Shen.¡± ¡°How are you feeling now?¡± Jiang Chengxuan asked. After checking on their condition, Feng Nianchuan and Yao Anrui shook their heads towards Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°We feel like we¡¯re okay now. But just now¡­¡± Seemingly recalling a terrifying experience, their faces momentarily showed fear. ¡°By the way, Senior Brother Jiang, how are you and Senior Sister Shen? Are you alright?¡± How did you find us?¡± Upon hearing their companions¡¯ questions, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not conceal anything and shared the entire story with them. Feng Nianchuan and Yao Anrui first reacted with astonishment, then joy. ¡°Senior Brother Jiang, Senior Sister Shen, are you saying you each received the reward from the trial?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded. They then showed the Samsara Steles in their hands.¡± ¡°It¡¯s really the Samsara Steles, that¡¯s wonderful! Now our sect will also have treasures to temper the will and strengthen the Primordial Spirit.¡± Their reaction indicated they had heard of the Samsara Steles before, which piqued the curiosity of Jiang and Shen. Yao Anrui explained, ¡°Senior Brother Jiang, Senior Sister Shen, you might not be aware, but over the years, our various sects and families have had some guesses and understanding of the treasures within the Thousand River Secret Realm. However, some treasures are deeply hidden, and without obtaining them, it¡¯s impossible to determine their exact nature. Moreover, during the trial process, our awareness of certain information and intelligence can be obscured by the trial¡¯s rules, just like the Samsara Steles you obtained. Ideally, we should have had some speculation about them during our trial, but at that time, our minds contained no thoughts related to them at all.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan responded, both surprised. They were not fully aware that the trial could obscure certain cognitions within a cultivator¡¯s mind. However, looking back, their own cognition and judgment seemed largely unaffected during the trial, a situation they found difficult to explain. Yet, the couple decided not to discuss this anomaly openly. Deciding not to linger any longer, they quickly chose a direction and proceeded on their way. Chapter 749 - Chaotic Cosmos Array Chaotic Cosmos Array Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations At the same time as Jiang Chengxuan and his group were making their discoveries within the Thousand River Secret Realm, Shao Xuemei and others who had entered the realm with them also obtained some valuable items. Especially noteworthy was Shao Xuemei, who had acquired an object desired by many for averting tribulations. in the spiritual realm, any item that could be used to avert tribulations was extremely precious and rarely seen on the market.. The primary reason was the high demand for such items. They would be instantly snapped up as soon as they appeared So. Just by obtaining this tribulation-averting treasure, Shao Xuemei could already consider her journey worthwhile. At that moment, she was exploring the Thousand River Secret Realm with two fellow disciples from the Haoran Sect. Suddenly, an array light began to rise from the area where they stood, causing Shao Xuemei and her companions¡¯ expressions to change instantly. ¡°Not good! Someone has set up an array here! ¡°Hahaha!¡± Accompanied by a burst of laughter, six figures suddenly appeared in front of Shao Xuemei and her companions, whose expressions turned grim. ¡°Not good! It¡¯s people from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect and the Eternal Sword Sect!¡¯ If the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley were considered closely allied brother sects, then the relationship between the Five Elements Heavenly Sect and the Eternal Sword Sect was akin to that between the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley. The six individuals each held an array flag, looking at Shao Xuemei and her companions with a hint of triumph. ¡°So, it¡¯s the folks from the Haoran Sect. You can only blame your bad luck for being caught by us.¡± The person who spoke was a mustached man. He turned to the five people beside him and said, ¡°Brothers and sisters, while there are only three of them, let¡¯s take this opportunity to deal with them quickly. This way, our Five Elements Heavenly Sect can also vent some anger.¡± The relationship between the Five Elements Heavenly Sect and the Haoran Sect was already fraught with hostility. In addition, before entering the Thousand River Secret Realm, their sect master, Bai Ziliang, had suffered another ¡°sneak attack¡± from Qin Shenwu. To the disciples of the Five Elements Heavenly Sect, Qin Shenwu¡¯s actions were considered a ¡°sneak attack,¡± which resulted in their Sect Master suffering a significant loss. in such a situation, if they could deal with Shao Xuemei and the other two, they would surely receive great praise from their sect master upon their return, potentially reaping unexpected rewards. Hearing his words, the other five immediately nodded in agreement. ¡°Senior Brother Ye, just lead the way, and we will follow.¡± ¡°Yes, we¡¯re all listening to you.¡± Brother Ye, the man with the mustache, smiled and nodded in response. ¡°Good, since all my junior brothers and sisters are willing to follow my lead, let¡¯s teach these Haoran Sect fellows a lesson. It¡¯s time they learned that our Five Elements Heavenly Sect and the Eternal Sword Sect are not to be trifled with.¡± With that, Brother Ye waved the array flag in his hand, and the other five coordinated with him. Instantly, the previously calm array became alive with ferocious attacks. Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! A flurry of cold lights, like a rain of arrows, attacked Shao Xuemei and her two companions, who immediately deployed their defensive Pure Yang treasures to resist. However, this defense immediately caused their hearts to sink. The attack from the array was too vicious, to the point that even with their cultivation, they could hardly withstand it for long. ¡°Senior Sister Shao, what do we do now? At this rate, we can only hold on for a few hours at most. After that, I fear we might¡­¡± The unsaid words hung in the air, but the meaning was clear to all three of them. ¡°Look, over there, something seems to be happening.¡± At the same time. Hundreds of miles away from Shao Xuemei and her group, Jiang Chengxuan and his companions suddenly noticed the commotion and their expressions turned serious. ¡°Let¡¯s go and see.¡± Jiang Chengxuan said to the others, then took the lead, flying towards that location. ¡°Senior Brother Ye, it seems like someone is coming our way.¡± The cultivators from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect and the Eternal Sword Sect, who were monitoring the array and watching Shao Xuemei and her two companions, suddenly shifted their gaze towards Jiang Chengxuan and his group¡¯s direction. A sense of solemnity appeared on everyone¡¯s faces, and Senior Brother Ye¡¯s expression darkened. The arrival of others at this time was not a good sign. ¡°Let¡¯s wait and see. If they are from other sects, we need not bother with them. But if they are from the Haoran Sect¡­¡± Senior Brother Ye¡¯s eyes flashed with a cold light as he left his sentence unfinished, implying a sinister intent. ¡°Then we¡¯ll keep them here as well. With the Chaotic Cosmos Array at our disposal, they won¡¯t be able to stir up any trouble.¡± As Jiang Chengxuan and his companions approached, the expressions of Senior Brother Ye and his group changed drastically. ¡°Not good! It¡¯s people from the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley!¡± A fierce light flashed in Senior Brother Ye¡¯s eyes as he commanded, ¡°Kill! BOOM! in that instant, the range of the array controlled by Senior Brother Ye and his group suddenly expanded, quickly enveloping Jiang Chengxuan and his companions. Sensing the fluctuation of the array, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s expressions instantly became serious, and they quickly noticed the presence of Senior Brother Ye and others. ¡°So it¡¯s the rats from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect and the Eternal Sword Sect,¡± Jiang Chengxuan remarked, as his stature seemed to soar immensely. There was a loud bang. a fiercely powerful punch was unleashed from his hand. Buzz, buzz, buzz! The void buzzed under the force of his punch, halting the array that was enveloping him and Shen Ruyan in mid-air. ¡°What?¡± Senior Brother Ye and the others were all shocked. They hadn¡¯t anticipated that their Chaotic Cosmos Array would be stopped by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s single punch. ¡°Rise!¡± Brother Ye roared fiercely. He and the other five poured their Dharmic power into the array flags they held, causing the array¡¯s light to become even more intense. However, at that moment, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly wielded a large halberd, which grew to a thousand feet in size, carrying an unparalleled terrifying force as it thundered down. Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! A series of muffled sounds echoed within the Chaotic Cosmos Array. It was clear to see that the force of the Deep Earth Halberd wielded by Jiang Chengxuan was being twisted and diminished. Yet the force was so immense that it exceeded the array¡¯s capacity to withstand, leading to the array flags in the hands of Senior Brother Ye and the others to suddenly crack open with numerous fissures. Chapter 750 - Kill, Herbal Garden Kill, Herbal Garden Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°What?¡± Senior Brother Ye and the others¡¯ faces instantly showed disbelief. The array flags they were using to control the Chaotic Cosmos Array were actually¡­ BOOM! Before they could react, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s second strike had already arrived. In that instant, the entire Chaotic Cosmos Array began to shake violently. The array flags in Senior Brother Ye and his group¡¯s hands burst open with a bang, the force causing them to stagger backwards. ¡°How is this possible?¡± They all looked horrified. BOOM! At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s third strike descended. The massive halberd light, as if piercing through the cosmos, plummeted straight down towards Brother Ye and his group. ¡°Damn it!¡± Their eyes turned bloodshot. They all realized that their opponent was intent on killing them, just as they had intended to kill their opponents. ¡°Let¡¯s see if you truly have the ability!¡± they roared. BOOM! In that instant, Brother Ye and the others all summoned their Pure Yang treasures. Suddenly, the sky lit up with countless dazzling lights. Flying swords, treasure wheels, giant towers, shields, full moons¡­ All kinds of Dharma treasures instantly met Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attack. Rumble! The earth shook, and a terrifying boom spread for thousands of miles. Brother Ye and his group were all showing signs of terror because they saw Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s halberd light directly repel all their summoned treasures, even cracking several of them with its fearsome force. ¡°Arghh!¡± Someone immediately spat blood. By the time Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s fourth strike landed, several bodies exploded into nothingness in mid-air. With the fifth strike, even Senior Brother Ye himself could no longer hold on. With a bang, both his physical body and Primordial Spirit disintegrated into nothingness. ¡°Ah! The Five Elements Heavenly Sect will never forgive you!¡± Senior Brother Ye let out a resentful roar before his death. However, Jiang Chengxuan paid him no heed. Jiang Chengxuan casually collected the storage rings of the fallen, then turned his attention to Shao Xuemei and her two companions. ¡°Junior Sister Shao, and the two Junior Brothers, are you all okay?¡± At this moment, Shao Xuemei and her companions were also incredibly shocked. They hadn¡¯t expected their Senior Brother Jiang¡¯s strength to be so formidable. Despite using all their means, they had been unable to break through the Chaotic Cosmos Array¡¯s blockade. Yet, Senior Brother Jiang arrived and, with just five moves, had resolved the situation, defeating everyone including Senior Brother Ye. This level of power was perhaps comparable to some of the weaker Void Returning Divine Lords, wasn¡¯t it? Thinking this, Shao Xuemei and the others shook their heads gratefully. ¡°Thank you, Senior Brother Jiang, for rescuing us. We¡¯re fine.¡± ¡°Good, as long as you¡¯re okay.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°By the way, do you know where the other brothers and sisters are right now?¡± Upon hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s question, Shao Xuemei immediately nodded, ¡°I know where Senior Brother Cai and the others from Thunderclap Valley are. Senior Sister Zi Hua from the Haoran Sect is also with them. They are together. We were actually on our way to join them after receiving their message but encountered the people from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect and the Eternal Sword Sect on the way.¡± ¡°Oh? You received a message from Brother Cai and the others?¡± Shen Ruyan expressed surprise. ¡°Did they mention why they wanted you to come over?¡± Shao Xuemei nodded, ¡°Yes, according to Senior Brother Cai and Senior Sister Zi Hua, they¡¯ve found a herbal garden that can accelerate the growth of spiritual herbs. However, they¡¯re not the only ones there. Cultivators from other sects are also present. Brother Cai and Sister Zi Hua asked us to come over to help claim ownership of the garden.¡± ¡°A herbal garden that can accelerate the growth of spiritual herbs?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were both invigorated by the news. If nothing unexpected occurred, that must be another treasure. Obtaining it would undoubtedly be a significant help to their sect. ¡°What¡¯s the current situation? Junior Sister Shao, can you still contact Senior Brother Cai and Senior Sister Zi Hua?¡± Jiang Chengxuan looked towards Shao Xuemei. ¡°I should be able to,¡± she nodded and quickly sent a message to Senior Brother Cai using a communication talisman. After a while, Senior Brother Cai and Senior Sister Zi Hua replied. Shao Xuemei was surprised when she saw the message. She said to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, ¡°According to Brother Cai and Sister Zi Hua, three such herbal gardens have been discovered. Everyone is currently vying for those gardens. Shall we go there right now?¡± ¡°Three gardens?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were also surprised. Jiang Chengxuan then nodded decisively, ¡°You know the location, right? Let¡¯s go now.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Shao Xuemei immediately nodded. Quickly, Jiang Chengxuan and their group of seven people headed towards the location of Senior Brother Cai and Senior Sister Zi Hua. At the same time. In a secluded valley, dozens of cultivators from various sects and families were gathered. Around them stood the three herbal gardens that Senior Brother Cai and Senior Sister Zi Hua had mentioned. At this moment. A white-browed man from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect spoke up, ¡°Fellow Daoists, as I see it, these three herbal gardens are extremely valuable to all of us here, as well as to our sects and families. I believe none of us will easily give up on them. Given this, why don¡¯t we decide the ownership of these three gardens based on our strength?¡± ¡°I have no objections.¡± A long-haired man from the Eternal Sword Sect voiced his agreement. Currently, the groups with the most numbers present were undoubtedly the people from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect and the Eternal Sword Sect. Together, they had a total of eighteen cultivators, while other groups had only six to seven, or at most ten members. In particular, the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley had only four people in total. Cai Qiankun, Zi Hua, and the other two. This was the main reason they had asked Shao Xuemei to come and attempted to contact other fellow disciples. Their numbers were simply too few. Not only did they lack any advantage, but they were also extremely vulnerable to being targeted, just like the current situation. The white-browed man from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect then turned his gaze towards Cai Qiankun and Zi Hua. Chapter 751 - Taking Two Herbal Gardens Taking Two Herbal Gardens Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°You few, do you also intend to compete with us for these herbal gardens?¡± The white -browed man was quite blunt, directly challenging them as he spoke. Upon hearing his words, the eyes of the others present flickered. Indeed. Purely based on numbers, the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley indeed had the fewest people. However, it was undeniable that both Cai Qiankun and Zi Hua had strengths not commonly found among late-stage Soul Formation or even peak Soul Formation cultivators. This was the main reason they had not left yet. However, the white-browed man¡¯s actions undoubtedly put Cai Qiankun and Zi Hua at a disadvantage, considering everyone present hailed from either a super or an overlord force. In terms of strength, although there was a gap, it was definitely not too big. This created an illusion that if everyone present could unite, they could easily exclude Cai Qiankun and Zi Hua from the competition. ¡°What? We want to compete for these gardens. Does the Five Elements Heavenly Sect have any problems with that?¡± Unexpectedly to the white-browed man and the long-haired man, soon after the former spoke, a very unkind voice suddenly echoed among the crowd. The cultivators from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect, including the white- browed man, turned their gaze coldly towards the source of the voice. Everyone turned to look in the direction from which the voice had come. There, seven people were approaching. The two in the lead were a man and a woman. It was Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Senior Brother Jiang, Senior Sister Shen!11 Cai Qiankun and Zi Hua were pleasantly surprised. They had not expected Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to appear at this moment, which secretly relieved them. With them around, their side should at least be able to compete for one of the herbal gardens. Unlike Cai Qiankun and Zi Hua¡¯s reactions, the white-browed man and the others¡¯ eyes were cold. Especially when they saw the three people following Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, the coldness in their eyes deepened. They clearly remembered that their senior brother Ye had trapped Shao Xuemei and the others. The situation had turned unexpectedly. Brother Ye had not arrived, but instead, Shao Xuemei and her group had. This strongly implied something had happened to Brother Ye and his group, a fact that became apparent when the Five Elements Heavenly Sect¡¯s cultivators attempted to contact him without any response. This further confirmed the suspicions of the white-browed man and his group, who now looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan with thinly veiled murderous intent. ¡°The three herbal gardens here, our Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley intend to claim one each. You all don¡¯t have any objections, do you?¡± Jiang Chengxuan said with a smile, looking around at everyone present. Hearing his words, some of the cultivators who were previously indifferent suddenly sharpened their gaze. The white-browed man and his companions were infuriated yet laughed mockingly, ¡°What arrogance. You just arrived and already want to claim two of the gardens for yourself. Who do you think you are? , The atmosphere turned hostile as everyone¡¯s gaze darkened. After all, with treasures at stake, none of those present would easily back down or willingly concede to others. ¡°Whether my claim is too bold, you¡¯ll soon find out,¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes flashed with a fierce light. Just moments ago, he had learned from Shao Xuemei and her group that the Five Elements Heavenly Sect had been seeking an opportunity to hunt down cultivators from the Haoran Sect, especially targeting him, Jiang Chengxuan. It was said that anyone who could kill Jiang Chengxuan would receive a significant reward from within their sect. ¡°Since you¡¯re targeting me, don¡¯t blame me for not showing mercy towards the people from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect,¡± Jiang Chengxuan thought, stepping forward. Buzz! Instantly, the space in front of him fluctuated, and the Golden Void Sword crossed vast distances to appear before the white-browed man and his group. ¡°How dare you!¡± The white-browed man and the others clearly did not expect Jiang Chengxuan to attack so decisively. This made him and the other Five Elements Heavenly Sect cultivators instinctively feel a strong killing intent. ¡°Brothers and sisters, attack together, kill him!¡± they roared. BOOM! In that moment, various elemental spells, divine powers, and Dharma treasures were unleashed towards Jiang Chengxuan. Similarly, the cultivators from the Eternal Sword Sect joined the fray. In the sky, countless sword Qi condensed, slashing towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan with destructive intent. Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! At this moment, above Jiang Chengxuan, a Five Elements aureola appeared, blocking all incoming spells, divine powers, and treasures, not allowing any to get close to him. ¡°What?¡± The white-browed man and his group were all taken aback. Their attacks couldn¡¯t breach Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s defense at all. How is this possible? Before they could react, a massive halberd, as if it were a mountain, came crashing down upon them. BOOM! in that instant, all sorts of spells and divine powers were annihilated, and the Dharma treasures they had summoned were also sent flying. ¡°Arghh!¡± Some of them immediately suffered backlash, spitting out blood. At this moment, not only were the white-browed man and his group shocked, but the rest of the onlookers were also stunned. They had not anticipated that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strength would have reached such an extent. Is this really the power of a Soul Formation cultivator? ¡°Get lost. Vacate the areas you¡¯ve occupied, and I won¡¯t pursue this further. Otherwise, don¡¯t blame me for not showing mercy,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said indifferently, looking at the white-browed man and his group. He was well aware that with so many people present, if he really killed the white-browed man and his group right from the start, it could indeed lead to significant trouble. Of course. If he gave them a way out and they chose not to take it, that would be a different matter. At that point, even if he did go a bit too far, it would still be justifiable. However, for the white-browed man and his group, this was undoubtedly a great humiliation, something utterly unacceptable. The white-browed man¡¯s face suddenly revealed a ferocious expression. The next moment, he took out a talisman from his hand. The talisman was orange-red in color and emitted a terrifying fluctuation as soon as the white-browed man took it out. Chapter 752 - Leaving the Thousand River Secret Realm Leaving the Thousand River Secret Realm Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Be careful!¡± Seeing the talisman taken out by the white-browed man, Cai Qiankun and Zi Hua¡¯s expressions changed, quickly voicing a warning. However, Jiang Chengxuan simply smirked coldly. With a flick of his hand, the talisman that had just been taken out by the white- browed man was somehow returned to his storage ring. ¡°What¡­?¡± Everyone was stunned. The white-browed man was especially shocked. Just now, Jiang Chengxuan actually reversed his time back to a few seconds ago. What is going on? Could it be that Jiang Chengxuan had mastered the rules of time? But how could that be possible? One had to know that the rule of time was one of the supreme rules. Not to mention Soul Formation cultivators like them, even Void Returning Divine Lords rarely grasped it. Swoosh! At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure suddenly turned into a straight golden line. It directly swept past the white-browed man. ¡°Uh¡­¡± In an instant, the white-browed man¡¯s eyes widened in shock. He stared dumbfounded at Jiang Chengxuan, who had appeared behind him, opened his mouth to speak, and then his entire body split into two, dissipating along with his Primordial Spirit into the void. ¡°Senior Brother Li!¡± Witnessing the white-browed man being killed, the remaining cultivators from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect cried out in grief and anger. Whoosh- In that instant, Jiang Chengxuan reached out his hand, and the storage ring from the white-browed man immediately flew into his grasp. In just a moment, he removed the restrictions on it and took out a talisman emitting a terrifying aura. ¡°Oh, a Five Elements Annihilation Talisman, is this the unique Level 7 talisman of your Five Elements Heavenly Sect?¡± That¡¯s right. The talisman that the white-browed man had taken out was this Five Elements Annihilation Talisman, possessing the power of a Level 7 talisman. Although Jiang Chengxuan was not afraid of such a talisman with his current strength, why wait for the opponent to activate it if he could resolve the situation more effortlessly? ¡°I¡¯ll say this one last time, leave the area you are occupying immediately. Otherwise, don¡¯ t blame me for not showing mercy.¡± Jiang Chengxuan turned to the cultivators from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect and the Eternal Sword Sect. Hearing his words, the faces of the cultivators from both sects reddened with anger and humiliation, yet they were powerless in the face of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s demonstrated strength. Not only had he single-handedly blocked all their attacks, but he also managed to reverse the action of their Senior Brother Li, the white-browed man, sending the Five Elements Annihilation Talisman back into his storage ring in an instant. This level of skill was beyond anything any of them could achieve. It was clear that if a full-on conflict were to break out, the Five Elements Heavenly Sect and the Eternal Sword Sect would undoubtedly be at a disadvantage, possibly even facing total annihilation. With this realization, a cold man from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect took a deep look at Jiang Chengxuan and then told his companions, ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± With that, he took the lead and walked away without any hesitation. Despite their reluctance, the others knew resistance was futile for now. They decided to settle scores after leaving the Thousand River Secret Realm. After the Five Elements Heavenly Sect and the Eternal Sword Sect left, Jiang Chengxuan and his group unhesitatingly took over the gardens previously occupied by their opponents. Together with the garden initially claimed by Cai Qiankun and Zi Hua, the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley now controlled two of the herbal gardens. Most importantly, other sects and family cultivators didn¡¯t dare to provoke Jiang Chengxuan and his group, thoroughly deterred by his earlier display of power. About a few days later. The three herbal gardens here began to shrink and turn into three palm-sized miniature herbal gardens that landed in the three forces that occupied them. At this time, there was not much time left before the Thousand River Secret Realm closed. Jiang Chengxuan glanced at everyone present and smiled. ¡°Since we still have some time, let¡¯s go to other places and see if we can find any treasures.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± All the cultivators accepted the order. At this moment, be it the cultivators of the Haoran Sect or the disciples of the Thunderclap Valley, they were all sincerely impressed by Jiang Chengxuan. Soon, Jiang Chengxuan led everyone to find some good treasures in the Thousand River Secret Realm. Two of them were tribulation-averting treasures. It would be of great help to them in breaking through to Void Returning. Buzz! Just a few days later, all the cultivators within the Thousand River Secret Realm felt a powerful suction force. Soon, they found themselves uncontrollably flying out of the secret realm. Whoosh whoosh whoosh- in just a moment, everyone, including Jiang Chengxuan and his group, swiftly left the Thousand River Secret Realm. Outside the Thousand River Secret Realm. A group of powerhouses closely monitoring the situation inside noticed the change. ¡°Ah, they are coming out.¡± Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! As they spoke, they saw one cultivator after another being transported out of the Thousand River Secret Realm. Once everyone had exited the realm and the secret realm had fully closed, many of the powerhouses¡¯ expressions soured. The reason was that the disciples from their sects and families had suffered significant losses during this expedition into the Thousand River Secret Realm. Even the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley, where Jiang Chengxuan belonged, were no exceptions. However, compared to others, the losses suffered by the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley were much less and within an acceptable range. Especially when Qin Shenwu, Xue Ping, and Yun Yizhen learned about their disciples¡¯ gains, their faces couldn¡¯t help but show a look of surprise and delight. Whether it was the herbal gardens that could accelerate the growth of spiritual herbs or the Samsara Steles obtained by Jiang Chengxuan and his group, these treasures were of significant strategic importance. They would play an irreplaceable role in the future development of their respective sects. However, at this moment, a cold and discordant voice suddenly echoed in the ears of the cultivators from both sects. ¡°Jiang Chengxuan, you killed the disciples of my Five Elements Heavenly Sect and seized the treasures that rightfully belonged to our sect. Do you really think you can bully the Five Elements Heavenly Sect without consequence?¡± Chapter 753 - Chapter 753: Eve of Breakthrough Chapter 753: Eve of Breakthrough Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing that voice, Jiang Chengxuan immediately turned his head to look. He saw the Sect Master of the Five Elements Heavenly Sect, Bai Ziliang, looking at him with a cold and menacing gaze. A terrifying aura emanated from him, pressing down towards Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Bai Ziliang, haven¡¯t you learned your lesson from before? At that moment, Qin Shenwu¡¯s figure suddenly appeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan. He addressed the Sect Master of the Five Elements Heavenly Sect with a calm voice, ¡°So what if we killed disciples from your Five Elements Heavenly Sect? We had all agreed beforehand that once inside the Thousand River Secret Realm, all matters of life and death are left to fate, and no one is to be held accountable afterward. What? Could it be that only the disciples of your sect are special? Are you going to break this agreement?¡± Qin Shenwu¡¯s words put Bai Ziliang in an awkward position, making his face turn exceedingly ugly. He knew his actions were somewhat untenable, but he felt stifled and angered. Unable to vent these feelings, he found it hard to let go. However, facing Qin Shenwu, who stood in front of Jiang Chengxuan, Bai Ziliang¡¯s expression changed several times before he finally snorted coldly, ¡°Haoran Sect, you¡¯d better watch out and not let us find a chance in the future. He then turned to his disciples and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± With that, Bai Ziliang summoned his flying ship, leading the Five Elements Heaven Sect¡¯s disciples away. Seeing this, Qin Shenwu couldn¡¯t help but sneer. However, since the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley had secured a significant advantage. He couldn¡¯t be bothered to argue with Bai Ziliang anymore. He turned to Jiang Chengxuan and the others, smiling, ¡°Let¡¯s go back too. Soon, both the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley returned to the Haoran Sect. It was not an exaggeration to say that they were able to obtain the Samsara Steles and the herbal garden in the Thousand River Secret Realm because of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. So. As a result, both sects awarded the couple handsomely. They were granted access to most of the scriptures in the Sutra Pavilion and awarded tens of thousands of contribution points. In the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley, a hundred contribution points could be exchanged for most Soul Formation techniques and divine powers. Even Void Returning divine powers cost only a few hundred contribution points. This shows how generous the reward of tens of thousands of contribution points to them was. With this wealth of contribution points, the couple wouldn¡¯t need to worry about contribution points for the next thousand years. Cloud Mist Peak. Half a year had passed since their return to the Haoran Sect. During this time, Shen Ruyan stayed by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s side. However, today her Shifu, Yun Yizhen, sent her a message indicating it was time to return to Thunderclap Valley. In the coming years, she was to undergo a significant inheritance process in the valley. Once this inheritance was completed, it would be time for her to attempt a breakthrough to Void Returning. Jiang Chengxuan was in a similar situation. With his current foundation, breaking through to Void Returning was expected to happen within a few years. Shen Ruyan, looking at Jiang Chengxuan, smiled and said, ¡°Husband, my Shifu has urged me many times. Unless something unexpected happens, I will be leaving the Haoran Sect today. The next time we meet, it should be when both of us have broken through to Void Returning.¡± ¡°Okay, go ahead.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded. ¡°Not only your Shifu, but my Shifu has also urged me many times. I hope both of us will successfully break through.¡± ¡°Alright, then I¡¯ll be going now.¡± Shen Ruyan smiled and embraced Jiang Chengxuan. Then, she left his cave abode on Cloud Mist Peak, quickly disappearing from his sight. After some time, Jiang Chengxuan visited Shenwu Peak. There, his senior brother, Zhao Tianfan, suddenly appeared in front of him, handing him a storage ring. ¡°Junior brother Jiang, our Shifu is currently in seclusion. However, before he went into seclusion, he asked me to give you this storage ring. It contains many insights on breaking through to Void Returning, as well as some related resources. Take it.¡± ¡°Ok.¡± Jiang Chengxuan accepted the storage ring from Zhao Tianfan, smiling and nodding. ¡°Thank you, Shifu, and thank you, senior brother Zhao, for passing these on to me.¡± ¡°Ah, junior brother Jiang, you¡¯re too polite,¡± Zhao Tianfan chuckled, shaking his head. ¡°We¡¯re both disciples of the same Shifu. There¡¯s no need for so much formality. Remember, breaking through to Void Returning involves facing three tribulations. Be careful, and only attempt to break through when you¡¯re fully confident after reviewing all the insights.¡± ¡°Understood, I will. Thank you for the reminder, senior brother Zhao,¡± Jiang Chengxuan responded with a smile of gratitude. After that, the two of them continued chatting for a while. Following their conversation, the brothers parted ways, and Jiang Chengxuan returned to his cave abode on Cloud Mist Peak. Upon his return, he began his seclusion with the sole aim of breaking through to Void Returning. According to what his Shifu, Qin Shenwu, had previously explained, transitioning from Soul Formation to Void Returning was essentially a process of strengthening the Primordial Spirit. It involved transforming the Primordial Spirit, which was about the height of a person, into a Dharma Form. This form had incredible power with every movement, marking the initial stage of Void Returning, known as the Dharma Form stage. At this point, one only needed to transcend three tribulations to successfully achieve Void Returning, thereby granting them endless lifespan. In theory, as long as one could continue to overcome the heavenly tribulations that occur every several tens of thousands of years, they could live indefinitely. However, this was just in theory. If one¡¯s cultivation did not advance, the power of each subsequent heavenly tribulation they face every several tens of thousands of years would increase. Once the power of a heavenly tribulation exceeded that of the second stage of Void Returning, the Celestial Radiance stage, one would not be able to overcome it and would truly die under the tribulation. Only when a cultivator successfully broke through to the Celestial Radiance stage, integrating every part of their Primordial Spirit with heaven and earth, would they have the ability to overcome tribulations of corresponding power. Furthermore, after this breakthrough, the interval between heavenly tribulations would extend. If it was once every twenty thousand years during the Dharma Form stage, it might become once every fifty thousand years after breaking through to the Celestial Radiance stage. Upon reaching the third stage of Void Returning, the Profound Mystery stage, the interval between heavenly tribulations would extend further. In summary, while it seemed cultivators had limitless lifespans after advancing to Void Returning, there were still significant crises urging them to never cease their cultivation. If they stopped cultivating, what awaited them was death after several tens of thousands of years. Chapter 754 - Chapter 754: Void Returning Tribulation Chapter 754: Void Returning Tribulation Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment. Within the quiet chamber where Jiang Chengxuan resided, waves of energy began to surge. Flames, blue light, golden radiance, raging waves, and the earth itself manifested in various phenomena appearing behind him. Jiang Chengxuan could distinctly feel his Primordial Spirit ascending, growing from its original size to become much larger. A shadowy figure, identical to him, was gradually taking form behind him, growing taller and larger, almost reaching the ceiling of the cultivation chamber. It was then that Jiang Chengxuan took out a bottle of greenish-blue spiritual liquid. This was the Primordial Spirit Heavenly Dew, extremely beneficial for strengthening the Primordial Spirit and condensing the Dharma Form, and a precious resource for breaking through to Void Returning. It was one of the items given to him by his Shifu, Qin Shenwu, through his senior brother Zhao Tianfan. Upon opening the bottle, Jiang Chengxuan drank the dew. Buzz! Immediately after ingesting it, the Dharma Form formed by his Primordial Spirit began to solidify rapidly. Terrifying auras started emanating from him, and five columns of light, each a different color, rose from the Dharma Form, breaking through the chamber and the cave abode, reaching the skies above Cloud Mist Peak. There was a swish. In an instant, endless elemental forces poured down from above Cloud Mist Peak, nourishing the spiritual plants on the mountain. Those with elemental properties grew wildly. Inside the chamber, Jiang Chengxuan, who was attempting to breakthrough, felt his Dharmic power accumulating to a peak. A sense of premonition told him that his tribulations were about to descend, causing his eyes, previously closed, to suddenly open. In that moment, his gaze, filled with a five-colored brilliance, flashed briefly. At the same time. Simultaneously, a sense of restlessness suddenly rose from the depths of his heart, making him alert. ¡°My Three Tribulations are coming!¡± he thought to himself. BOOM! At this moment, a flame that existed between the tangible and intangible suddenly rose from the depths of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart. This was the first tribulation of breaking through to Void Returning, the fire tribulation. It originated from the depths of the cultivator¡¯s heart, sweeping through their Primordial Spirit and entire body. Failure to pass this tribulation would result in the cultivator being completely consumed by the flames. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh¡ª At this instant, Jiang Chengxuan was enveloped in blazing flames, with waves of heat filling the entire cultivation chamber. The temperature inside the chamber skyrocketed to thousands of degrees. However, peculiarly, aside from Jiang Chengxuan, the rest of the chamber remained unaffected by the flames, even as the temperature continued to rise, the chamber itself remained unharmed. Buzz! At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body and the Dharma Form formed by his Primordial Spirit both conjured a Five Elements aureola. The flames on his body paused briefly upon contacting the aureola before directly leaping into it. ¡°Could it be that all treasures and divine powers truly have little effect in overcoming tribulations?¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s pupils slightly narrowed. He already knew that relying on external forces to pass Void Returning tribulations was nearly impossible. Whether it¡¯s the fire, water, or wind tribulations, they all originated from oneself. Their power also stemmed from oneself. Attempting to use external forces to overcome these tribulations was essentially like trying to counter oneself with one¡¯s own resources, which was futile. So. The only way to surpass these tribulations was to rely on oneself, on one¡¯s own strength and understanding of the Dao. BOOM! At this moment, the flames on Jiang Chengxuan became even more intense, burning in his eyes, ears, and nose, and even his Dharma Form behind him turned entirely into a figure of fire. The pain originating from the Primordial Spirit was so intense that even someone with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s willpower couldn¡¯t help but frown deeply. Indeed. The fire tribulation of Void Returning was not easily overcome. However, to think this alone could consume me was far from sufficient. Buzz! At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s will solidified like steel, with invisible energy swirling and rising around him. BOOM! Like meteorites colliding with stars, the flames burning on Jiang Chengxuan were suddenly quelled by an invisible force. It could be clearly seen that the flames were extinguishing and disappearing at a visible rate. After a while. With the disappearance of a cooling sensation, all flames on Jiang Chengxuan were extinguished. However, before he could catch his breath, numerous droplets of water appeared on the Dharma Form formed by his Primordial Spirit, bringing a dizzying, suffocating sensation to his mind. ¡°This is the water tribulation!¡± Jiang Chengxuan realized immediately. Unlike the explosive nature of the fire tribulation, the water tribulation led to a state of stupor, as if being submerged in suffocating waters, gradually losing vitality. It was the longest-lasting of the three tribulations in the Void Returning Tribulation. Fortunately, with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s foundation, the power that could hypnotize him and even lead to loss wasn¡¯t a real threat to him. On the contrary, he could use the water tribulation as an opportunity to strengthen his Primordial Spirit and body. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! A few months later. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s essence, Qi, and spirit seemed to be rejuvenated. Every pore and hair on his body seemed to glow. A powerful aura emanated from him, evaporating the droplets on his body and Primordial Spirit in an instant. Splash! At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan felt an unprecedented sense of relief. His Dharmic power became stronger, and his Primordial Spirit became more agile. However, at this moment, an invisible wind rose beneath Jiang Chengxuan. The wind, appearing in shades of green and black, carried a force capable of dissolving flesh, bones, and souls. This was the final tribulation that one had to experience when breaking through to Void Returning, the Wind Tribulation. This wind was the same as fire and water. It could not be blocked with ordinary Dharma treasures and divine powers. Everything had to rely on the cultivator¡¯s own strength. Chapter 755 - Chapter 755: Achieving Void Returning, Advancing to Level 7 Body Tempering Chapter 755: Achieving Void Returning, Advancing to Level 7 Body Tempering Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body, hands, feet, and head were enveloped by streams of green-black wind. These winds quickly formed into tornadoes, attempting to tear his flesh from bone and scatter his soul. Yet, Jiang Chengxuan stood firm and unyielding, like an immovable colossal mountain. No matter how fiercely the winds blew, they could not affect him in the slightest. Instead, they served to strengthen his physical body and purify his Primordial Spirit even further. More than ten days later. The green-black winds swirling around Jiang Chengxuan began to dissipate slowly. As the winds vanished completely, the Dharma Form of his Primordial Spirit solidified fully behind him There was a rumble. With a thunderous noise, his Dharma Form burst forth from his cave abode, towering between the heavens and earth of Cloud Mist Peak, reaching a height of 3,600 feet. Typically, cultivators breaking through to Void Returning could only form a Dharma Form of about 1,800 feet at most. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s achievement was double that, showcasing the extraordinary strength of his Dharma Form. The higher the Dharma Form, the more difficult it was to increase its size. Many Void Returning Divine Lords who had cultivated for tens of thousands of years might not achieve a Dharma Form of 3,000 feet by the end of their lives. It could be seen how powerful Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Essence Dharma Form was. At that instant, all the Primordial Spiritual Qi atop Cloud Mist Peak surged towards Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave abode, forming a massive funnel in the sky above. Surrounded by such an immense amount of Primordial Spiritual Qi, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cultivation was quickly consolidated. A hundred years later, Jiang Chengxuan had fully stabilized at the Dharma Form stage of the Void Returning realm. His Dharma Form had grown from its initial height of 3,600 feet to 3,800 feet. Although it might seem like only a 200 feet increase over a century, for many ordinary Void Returning cultivators, this process could take thousands or even tens of thousands of years to achieve. [Ding.] At this moment, a system notification suddenly echoed in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. [Congratulations to the host for achieving the Dharma Form stage of Void Returning and obtaining a Fortune Pearl.] [The Fortune Pearl, once used, grants a blessing of luck, ensuring success and fortune in all endeavors..] Huh? Jiang Chengxuan lifted his hand, and in his palm appeared a pearl radiating a gentle white light. This was the Fortune Pearl, seemingly connected to the mysterious forces of fate itself. After securing the Fortune Pearl, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t immediately come out of seclusion. With the accumulation of power he had at his disposal, he was fully capable of elevating his physical cultivation to Level 7. However, once his physical cultivation reached Level 7, he would have no further methods for cultivating his Infinite Wheel technique. He hoped that upon this breakthrough, the system would reward him with the subsequent cultivation methods. As he thought about it, Jiang Chengxuan began his cultivation again. Boom! As he resumed his cultivation, a flame furnace materialized in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cultivation chamber. This was the Body Tempering Divine Furnace, a top-tier precious treasure for body tempering that belonged to his Shifu, Qin Shenwu. Jiang Chengxuan had once expressed his desire to borrow this furnace for his attempt to break through to Void Returning, a request Qin Shenwu did not deny. At this moment. Within this Body Tempering Divine Furnace, Jiang Chengxuan tirelessly refined his physique, enduring a process of being repeatedly shattered and reformed- a torment beyond the endurance of ordinary cultivators, even those at the Void Returning realm. Yet, Jiang Chengxuan persevered through years of such grueling refinement. When his body could no longer be easily shattered by this Body Tempering Divine Furnace, Jiang Chengxuan knew that his body cultivation had already reached Level 7. [Ding.] The truth was as Jiang Chengxuan had expected. Just as his body was honed to Level 7, a system notification sounded in his mind. [Congratulations to the host for reaching Level 7 of body cultivation, unlocking the Spiritual Realm chapter of the Infinite Wheel, and acquiring the physical divine power, Shattering the Celestial Bodies. ] Instantly, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind was flooded with new information, including details about the Spiritual Realm chapter of the Infinite Wheel. Among these details was the image of a colossal palm traversing galaxies, causing stars to explode in its path. When this palm reached its destination, the entire galaxy trembled, shattered, and ultimately headed towards oblivion. Jiang Chengxuan was profoundly shaken by the immense power to annihilate stars and obliterate galaxies with a single palm strike. Even though Jiang Chengxuan had now achieved the status of a Void Returning Divine Lord, he dared not claim to possess such formidable power. To put it precisely, he still had a long way to go before reaching that level of strength. Moreover, he believed that as he continued to cultivate this divine technique, its power would only become more terrifying and potent. After meticulously going through the technique in his mind once again, Jiang Chengxuan resumed his cultivation. Over ten years later, five Pure Yang treasures appeared before Jiang Chengxuan. These were his five intrinsic Pure Yang treasures: Golden Void Sword, Eternal Scorching Sun Furnace, Deep Earth Halberd, Eastern Green Dragon Flag, and Yin Yang Divine Water Jade. At the same time. In his hands was an orb shimmering with five colors, which wasn¡¯t precisely just an orb because in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands, it would sometimes turn into a liquid, at other times into a solid, and then into a gas. At this moment, it manifested as a form of light. This was the Five Elements Glorious Orb he had exchanged from his Shifu, a treasure capable of fusing his five Pure Yang treasures into one, creating a¡¯ personal Spiritual Treasure with five elements, known as the Universe Five Elements Diagram. Once the fusion process of this treasure was completed, its power might rival that of a Heaven-Connecting Spiritual Treasure, potentially even surpassing his current Spiritual Treasure, the Sword of Extinction, in terms of might. However, fusing the five Pure Yang treasures into one would require a very long process, possibly counting in thousands or even tens of thousands of years. Yet, for Jiang Chengxuan, the time and effort invested in completing the fusion of the Universe Five Elements Diagram, would be entirely worthwhile. Chapter 756 - Chapter 756: Going to the Elders’ Hall Chapter 756: Going to the Elders¡¯ Hall Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations Boom! Boom! Boom! The fusion of the five Pure Yang treasures was an event of significant magnitude. In just an instant, a dazzling five-colored flame burst forth from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave abode, drawing the Primordial Spiritual Qi of the entire Cloud Mist Peak towards a five-colored orb within his cave abode. This spectacle continued for decades until the five-colored light finally merged into JiangChengxuan¡¯s brow. By this point, Jiang Chengxuan had completed the initial fusion of the Five Elements Diagram. He now needed to nurture it over time to transform the Diagram into one of the highest grade Spiritual Treasures, surpassing even his current Sword of Extinction. After tidying up his cave abode, Jiang Chengxuan looked towards the outside of Cloud Mist Peak. ¡°I wonder how Ruyan is doing now? Has she succeeded in advancement too?¡± As he thought about it, Jiang Chengxuan took out a communication jade talisman and sent a message to Shen Ruyan using a special method. ¡°Next, I¡¯ll have to wait for Ruyan¡¯s news. ¡°Before that, I still need to make a trip to Shifu and the Elders¡¯ Hall.¡± In the Haoran Sect, all cultivators who advance to Void Returning could serve as elders. Of course. However, those in the Dharma Form of the Void Returning realm could only serve as ordinary elders, and only upon breaking through to the Celestial Radiance or Profound Mystery stage could they be considered for core elder positions. Let s go to Shifu¡¯s place first and tell him about my breakthrough.¡± Jiang Chengxuan decided to first inform his Shifu of his breakthrough and promptly disappeared from Cloud Mist Peak, reappearing at Shenwu Peak, where all direct disciples of Qin Shenwu could enter without prior notice. ¡¯ At this moment. Upon his arrival, he immediately heard Qin Shenwu¡¯s voice in his mind. ¡°Chengxuan is here, right? Come to me directly.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Upon hearing this voice, Jiang Chengxuan was stunned for a moment before he bowed and replied. ¡°Yes, Shifu.¡± Soon. JiangChengxuan arrived at Qin Shenwu¡¯s cave abode. There, he found Qin Shenwu sitting cross-legged on a cushion, who greeted him with a smile and a nod of satisfaction upon his arrival. Well done, well done, truly worthy of being my disciple. You ¡®ve broken through to Void Returning so quickly, and even advanced your body cultivation to Level 7.¡± As he spoke, Qin Shenwu took out a token from his body and handed it to Jiang Chengxuan, saying, This is my identity token. With this token, you can go to our Haoran Sect¡¯s treasury and choose three items that will be useful for your future cultivation. Also, remember to visit the Elders¡¯ Hall later. Now that you have broken through to Void Returning, it¡¯s time for you to take up the position of elder in our Haoran Sect.¡± ¡°Yes, Shifu.¡± Jiang Chengxuan respectfully accepted the command, taking the token from Qin Shenwu and thanking him again, ¡°Thank you for the treasures, Shifu. I will definitely not forget your kindness in the future.¡± ¡°Well, if there¡¯s nothing else, you can go now,¡± Qin Shenwu said with a smile and a wave of his hand. Jiang Chengxuan understood and immediately bowed to Qin Shenwu again before leaving his cave abode. At this moment, his senior brother Zhao Tianfan and senior sister Xie Xiangyao were apparently not on Shenwu Peak, probably out on some errand. He informed them of his breakthrough to Void Returning through a message and then set off towards the Haoran Sect¡¯s Elders¡¯ Hall on a beam of light. At the Elders¡¯ Hall, two cultivators in charge of the hall were chatting when a faintly oppressive beam of light suddenly flew in from the distance. This shocked the two cultivators in charge of duty. ¡°It¡¯s an elder. An elder is coming!¡± In their eyes, any cultivator who had reached Void Returning was considered an elder of the Haoran Sect. So. When Jiang Chengxuan descended from his beam of light, the two cultivators immediately bowed and said, ¡°Greetings, Elder!¡± Jiang Chengxuan was slightly stunned before he reacted. He smiled and shook his head at the two of them. ¡°I¡¯m not an elder yet. However, I am here precisely to assume the position of an elder. May I know which elder is currently responsible here?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, the two cultivators were clearly taken aback but quickly understood that the senior before them might have just advanced to Void Returning. One of the cultivators in a long robe replied, ¡°Senior, the elder in charge here today is Elder Hong Mei.¡± ¡°Oh, Senior Sister Hong Mei?¡± Information about Elder Hong Mei instantly surfaced in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. Before this, he had learned about all the elders and Supreme Elders in the sect. Coincidentally, Elder Hong Mei was also a cultivator who had recently advanced to Void Returning, just like him, albeit about five hundred years earlier. To Void Returning Divine Lords who could live for tens of thousands of years, five hundred years was nothing. ¡°I was wondering why there were joyous finches singing all day today. It turns out we have a junior brother who has successfully advanced to Void Returning.¡± At that moment, a beautiful woman in a red dress emerged from the Elders¡¯ Hall. This was the very Elder Hong Mei they were talking about. The joyous finches she referred to were a type of auspicious bird in the Celestial Floodgate Realm, symbolizing good fortune similar to magpies in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯ s previous life. Upon seeing Hong Mei, the two cultivators responsible for guarding the hall immediately bowed respectfully, saying, ¡°Greetings, Elder Hong Mei!¡± Hong Mei nodded slightly towards them and then turned her attention to Jiang Chengxuan, a smile appearing on her face. ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, you should be Martial Uncle Qin¡¯s disciple, Jiang Chengxuan, Junior Brother Jiang, right?¡± ¡°Greetings, Senior Sister HongMei.¡± Jiang Chengxuan immediately smiled and cupped his fists. ¡°I¡¯m Jiang Chengxuan.¡± ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s really you.¡± HongMei smiled. ¡°I¡¯ve heard that you displayed your skills in the Thousand River Secret Realm and won two treasures for our Haoran Sect. This is beneficial for all members of our sect. I, as your senior sister, must also thank you for your contribution.¡± Chapter 757 - Chapter 757: Ultimate Treasure, Haoran Treasure Mirror Chapter 757: Ultimate Treasure, Haoran Treasure Mirror Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Senior Sister, you¡¯re being too serious.¡± Jiang Chengxuan immediately shook his head with a smile. ¡°This achievement wasn¡¯t solely my doing; other Senior Brothers and Sisters also played a crucial role. Without them, it would have been difficult for me to obtain those two treasures.¡± ¡°Hehe, Junior Brother, you¡¯re really humble.¡± Hong Mei giggled. She could not help but have a better impression of this legendary junior brother. She was well aware that the Haoran Sect¡¯s gains from the recent venture into the Thousand River Secret Realm were largely thanks to Jiang Chengxuan s efforts, with some assistance from his partner, Shen Ruyan. Truthfully, the contributions from others were minimal in comparison. Yet, Jiang Chengxuan chose not to monopolize the credit, generously including everyone¡¯s efforts. To be honest, this action was very commendable. ¡°This visit of yours is to assume the role of an elder in our Haoran Sect, correct?¡± Hong Mei eventually brought up the main subject. Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded in agreement. ¡°indeed, now that my cultivation has reached Void Returning, according to the sect¡¯s rules, I am here to assume the position of an elder.¡± ¡°Alright, follow me then,¡± Hong Mei said with a smile, turning to lead the way into the Elders¡¯ Hall. Jiang Chengxuan promptly followed. ¡°Junior Brother Jiang, as you probably know, any Haoran Sect cultivator who ? breaks through to Void Returning automatically becomes an elder of our sect, Hongmei said, smiling at Jiang Chengxuan as they walked. Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°I am aware of this, but I¡¯m not sure about the process involved in becoming an elder. Also, are there specific duties I need to fulfill once I become an elder?¡± ¡°The process is simple; you just need to enter your identity information into the Haoran Sect¡¯s Elders¡¯ Hall¡¯s system. Then, everyone will be notified of the new elder¡¯s induction. Additionally, as an elder, you¡¯ll receive certain benefits each year, including one hundred heavenly crystals and various spiritual herbs and pills. You¡¯ll be fully informed of all details once your information is recorded,¡± Hong Mei explained as they continued on their way. ¡°As for your duties, they are what we, as elders of the Haoran Sect, are obliged to do. Every 500 years, we have to go on a mission. Because our Haoran sect controls a very wide territory. So. These once-every-five-hundred-year missions are mostly related to guarding duties.¡± ¡°Guarding duties?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was somewhat surprised. Hong Mei nodded and said, ¡°Yes, indeed, guarding duties are quite common. But you don¡¯t need to worry. Usually, there¡¯s nothing much happening with such tasks, and you can stay in your guarding cave abode to cultivate. Only when an issue arises that even peak Soul Formation cultivators cannot resolve will those responsible for guarding be alerted. Moreover, since you¡¯ve just broken through to Void Returning, you won¡¯t need to undertake any missions for the next two hundred years. Just focus on cultivating and consolidating your realm. This was also a form of care from the Haoran Sect towards newly advanced elders. After all, having just advanced to Void Returning, some might not be fully familiar with the various techniques and divine powers of this realm. So. The sect deliberately gave them two hundred years to get acquainted with and master them. ¡°I see.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. It was undeniable that the Haoran Sect was very considerate. Although his situation no longer required such a consolidation period, having two hundred years of leisure time allowed him to learn many things he had never learned before. ¡°Yes, this is the place.¡± At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan and Hong Mei had already arrived at a hall. In front of the hall, a remarkable mirror was hanging. The surface of the mirror shimmered with strands of mysterious light. Jiang Chengxuan felt a wave of fatigue from his Primordial Spirit upon gazing at it for a while. Fortunately, the Vast Heaven Divine Jade in his Sea of Consciousness suddenly emitted a glow. In an instant, the fatigue that originated from the Primordial Spirit was immediately wiped clean. Hong Mei immediately looked at him in surprise and could not help but say, ¡°Junior Brother Jiang, your Primordial Spirit is so strong. You weren¡¯t affected by the Haoran Mirror.¡± ¡°Mm? Haoran Mirror?¡± Jiang Chengxuan showed a hint of confusion. He had clearly felt a profound weariness from his Primordial Spirit after looking at the mirror for a moment. If not for the Vast Heaven Divine Jade clearing this fatigue, he might not have recovered so quickly. ¡°To be honest, this mirror is one of our Haoran Sect¡¯s ultimate treasures and the final test for all who come here. With the myriad of profound techniques in the world, it¡¯s impossible to ensure that no one with ulterior motives infiltrates the sect. This is an issue that concerns every sect. As elders are the core of a sect, allowing such individuals into the Elders¡¯ Hall could pose a significant threat. So. We brought a clone of our sect¡¯s ultimate treasure to guard this place. Clearly, Jiang Junior Brother, you¡¯ve just passed the final test.¡± Upon hearing Hong Mei¡¯s explanation, Jiang Chengxuan was somewhat astonished. He hadn¡¯t expected the Haoran Sect¡¯s ultimate treasure, the Haoran Mirror, to be present in the Elders¡¯ Hall, and this was only a clone of it. How powerful then must its true form be? ¡°What happens here if someone with ulterior motives is detected?¡± Jiang Chengxuan suddenly asked. Hong Mei smiled and said, ¡°If such individuals are detected, the Haoran Treasure Mirror won¡¯t merely show the reaction you experienced but will directly attack the person. At the very least, it will blast them out of the Elders¡¯ Hall. Even though this is just a clone of our ultimate treasure, its power is no less than that of the Dao Integration Holy Lord.¡± ¡°Not less powerful than a Dao Integration Holy Lord?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was genuinely shocked. He had personally witnessed the strength of a Dao Integration Holy Lord. Compared to them, the Celestial Radiance stage and Profound Mystery stage of the Void Returning realm was nothing. Yet, the clone of the Haoran Treasure Mirror here possessed such terrifying strength. He truly couldn¡¯t imagine just how terrifying it would be if it was its true body. Chapter 758 - Chapter 758: Choosing Treasures Chapter 758: Choosing Treasures Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Buzz! Just then, a jade token floated down from the Haoran Treasure Mirror. Hong Mei¡¯s beautiful eyes immediately lit up. She stepped forward to pick up the jade token and then smilingly handed it to Jiang Chengxuan, saying, ¡°Here, Junior Brother Jiang, this is your unique Elder Jade Token. The Haoran Treasure Mirror has already recorded your identity information. From now on, you are a Void Returning Elder of our Haoran Sect.¡± ¡°Is it that quick?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was visibly surprised. He hadn¡¯t expected that becoming an elder of the Haoran Sect and recording his identity information would be so simple. Asif seeing through his thoughts, Hong Mei smiled lightly and said, ¡°Junior Brother Jiang, did you think the process would be complicated? The Haoran Treasure Mirror is not an ordinary treasure. In its presence, many things become very simple. You will gradually understand this in the future. By the way¡­¡± At this point, Hong Mei seemed to remember something. She took out a jade scroll from her body and handed it to Jiang Chengxuan, saying, ¡°Junior Brother Jiang, this jade scroll contains basic information about all the elders of our Haoran Sect. You can get to know them. Additionally, at the end of the scroll, it also lists some current elder missions of our sect. When you have time, you can also get acquainted with them in advance.¡± After receiving the jade scroll from Hong Mei, Jiang Chengxuan quickly browsed through it, then smiled and nodded at her, saying, ¡°Thank you, Senior Sister Hong Mei, for all your help this time.¡± ¡°Hehe, we are all fellow disciples of the same sect. Why be so formal?¡± Hong Mei smiled and shook her head. ¡°By the way, there will be a gathering of the elders of our Haoran Sect in a hundred years. If you are free at that time, you can go and participate.¡± ¡°A gathering of the elders of the Haoran Sect?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Hong Mei nodded. ¡°These elder gatherings are regularly organized by our Haoran Sect. Firstly, it allows us elders to interact with each other, fostering relationships and discussing cultivation. Secondly, these gatherings also provide a platform for mutual exchanges. Given that each elder has accumulated a significant number of treasures, there might be items they don¡¯t need. Exchanging these items at the gathering benefits everyone.¡± After hearing Hong Mei¡¯s explanation about the gathering, Jiang Chengxuan nodded in understanding. ¡°If I¡¯m available at that time, I will attend.¡± Following their conversation, Jiang Chengxuan bid farewell to Hong Mei and headed towards the Haoran Sect¡¯s treasure vault. He hadn¡¯t forgotten the token given to him by his Shifu, Qin Shenwu, which would allow him to select three treasures useful for his current cultivation. The elder in charge of the treasure vault, a Void Returning Divine Lord at the Profound Mystery stage, was quite courteous towards Jiang Chengxuan. Soon, the elder led Jiang Chengxuan into the vault and handed him a list of items he could exchange for. Jiang Chengxuan took the name list and looked at it carefully. After carefully reviewing the list, Jiang Chengxuan returned it to the elder and chose three treasures from the treasure vault: the Dragon God Fruit, the Heaven Rain Flower, and the Law Origin Spirit Apricot. The Dragon God Fruit could enhance his physical body, which would be greatly beneficial for his future body tempering. The Heaven Rain Flower could purify his Void Returning Dharmic power, helping him improve his cultivation. The Law Origin Spirit Apricot was a spiritual item that could strengthen his Dharma Form. Everyone knew that after a cultivator reached Void Returning, their first major hurdle was to strengthen their Primordial Spirit Dharma Form. Only when your Primordial Spirit Dharma Form grew to a certain extent would it have the ability to fuse with the world. So. In the first stage of Void Returning, a cultivator¡¯s main focus was on strengthening the Primordial Spirit. Therefore, each Void Returning cultivator would choose a Primordial Spirit cultivation method suitable for themselves. While strengthening the Primordial Spirit, they could also master the corresponding Dharma Form divine power. In other words, it was the attack method targeting specifically the Dharma Form. So. After leaving the treasure vault, Jiang Chengxuan headed straight to the Haoran Sect¡¯s sutra pavilion. With the merits he had accumulated, most of the scriptures were open to him without charge. He had already decided on his choice before arriving. It was a Primordial Spirit refinement technique called the Five Elements Divine Technique. It was also one of the most profound Primordial Spirit refinement techniques in the Haoran sect. This method continued the way of the Five Elements. During cultivation, one must create Five Elemental Spirits within the Primordial Spirit and integrate them into the Dharma Form. Only then would the Dharma Form truly embody the way of the Five Elements, which held extraordinary significance for Dao Integration in the future. So. The Five Elements Divine Technique was a crucial technique that Jiang Chengxuan needed to cultivate. It was also a technique that his Shifu, Qin Shenwu, insisted he must cultivate. In addition to the Five Elements Divine Technique, Jiang Chengxuan chose two other techniques from the sutra pavilion, not for Primordial Spirit but divine powers related to Primordial Spirit, named Cloud Piercer and Illusionary Heaven Bell. The former was an extremely powerful attack technique on the Dharma Form. If the Dharma Form created by the Primordial Spirit was not strong enough, it could be directly shattered by this Cloud Piercer technique. The main challenge lies in the difficulty of mastering this technique, which required a profound level of Primordial Spirit cultivation. The Illusionary Heaven Bell, on the other hand, was a technique for bewildering and enchanting. Once mastered, it could release a bell sound capable of confusing all Primordial Spirits, causing them to fall into endless illusions, unable to extricate themselves until the Primordial Spirits collapsed. This technique was also difficult to master but incredibly powerful and effective. Assuming there were no unexpected issues, cultivating the Primordial Spirit would become Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s most important focus for the time being. After leaving the sutra pavilion, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t go anywhere else. In a blink, he returned to his own cave abode. Upon returning, he didn¡¯t rush to cultivate the Five Elements Divine Technique but first took out the three treasures he obtained from the treasure vault: the Dragon God Fruit, Heaven Rain Flower, and Law Origin Spirit Apricot. He decided to use the limited time to raise his Dharmic powers and physical cultivation to a level that was difficult to further improve. And this took forty years. Forty years later, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s physical body had impressively reached the mid-stage of Level 7. However, since he hadn¡¯t cultivated his Dharma Form to a certain extent, his cultivation at the Dharma Form stage didn¡¯t see much improvement. Chapter 759 - Chapter 759: Mastering Cloud Piercer Chapter 759: Mastering Cloud Piercer Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Despite this, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strength had more than doubled compared to before he started his cultivation. At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan had already taken out the jade slip related to the Five Elements Divine Technique. At the same time, a system notification suddenly sounded in his mind. [Ding.) [System mission issued. Host, please complete the cultivation of the Five Elements Divine Technique.] To be honest, Jiang Chengxuan was a little surprised by this notification. He did not expect that this Primordial Spirit cultivation technique he took out would actually cause the system to react. Moreover, the task it issued was for him to complete the cultivation of the Five Elements Divine Technique. This meant that to fulfill this system task, he at least needed to master the basics of this technique. It seemed that he wouldn¡¯t have time to attend the upcoming elder gathering. After all, cultivating the Five Elements Divine Technique would require a significant amount of his time. Furthermore, after mastering the Five Elements Divine Technique, Jiang Chengxuan planned to try and comprehend Cloud Piercer and Illusionary Heaven Bell. If he could master one or both of these techniques before his next mission, it would significantly enhance his strength. Thus, Jiang Chengxuan began to focus on cultivating the Five Elements Divine Technique. And so, Jiang Chengxuan began to delve deeply into the cultivation of the Five Elements Divine Technique. As he immersed himself in this cultivation, Shen Ruyan in Thunderclap Valley had also passed the Three Tribulations, ascending to the status of Void Returning Divine Lord. Thunderclap Valley¡¯s valley master, Yun Yizhen, rewarded her accordingly, and she was arranged to become an elder of the valley. Hmm? My husband hasn¡¯t replied to my message.¡± Shen Ruyan, checking her communication talisman and pondering a bit, roughly understood the reason. ¡°It seems my husband must be in seclusion, cultivating a new Primordial Spirit technique. After all, the Primordial Spirit technique we cultivated before is somewhat insufficient after coming to this Spiritual Realm. I wonder how he¡¯s doing now. I need to diligently cultivate too, hoping to surprise him the next time we meet.¡± With these thoughts flashing through her mind, Shen Ruyan chose her cultivation method and re-entered her own seclusion chamber. And so, seasons changed, and years passed in the blink of an eye. By this time, Jiang Chengxuan had already mastered the basics of the Five Elements Divine Technique, incorporating the essence of the five elements into his Dharma Form. The moment he successfully mastered the basics of the Five Elements Divine Technique, a notification from the system echoed in his mind. [Ding.] [Congratulations to the host for successfully completing the cultivation of the Five Elements Divine Technique, and receiving a bottle of Dharma Form Primordial Spirit Pill.] [Dharma Form Primordial Spirit Pill: Consuming this pill will significantly enhance your Dharma, and it will also double the efficiency of understanding various Primordial Spirit techniques.] Jiang Chengxuan hadn¡¯t expected such a reward from the system, which came just in time. With only fifty years left before he had to choose a mission from the mission hall, this bottle of pills might allow him to advance his realm further. There was even a chance to master either Cloud Piercer or Illusionary Heaven Bell using this pill. Thinking this, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t hesitate and immediately took out the bottle of pills from the system space. The pill, twelve in total, was black and white in color. Upon consuming one, he immediately felt an extremely cool sensation in his Primordial Spirit, and his mind became unprecedentedly clear. In this state, cultivating Primordial Spirit techniques was indeed most suitable. Thus, he wasted no time and began to focus on cultivating the Five Elements Divine Technique while also trying to comprehend Cloud Piercer. Thirty years later, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cultivation had broken through from the early stage of the Dharma Form stage to the middle stage. His Dharma Form, transformed from his Primordial Spirit, had also improved several times on its original basis. Most importantly, during these thirty years, he had managed to comprehend Cloud Piercer, mastering this Primordial Spirit attack method. ¡°With about twenty years left, it probably won¡¯t be enough time to also comprehend Illusionary Heaven Bell. Instead of spending time on that, it¡¯s better to continue delving into Cloud Piercer, aiming to take this Primordial Spirit attack method to the next level in these twenty years.¡± This thought flashed across Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. In the next moment, he began to comprehend the Cloud Piercer again. At the same time. In the Elders¡¯ Hall. Several elders at the Profound Mystery stage were discussing matters. One of the elders, a white-haired old man, spoke, ¡°Recently, the demons and deepsea nomads have been probing our human borders incessantly. Particularly, our Heavenly Edge Immortal City, guarded by our Haoran Sect, has been attacked multiple times. Junior Brother Chang Ming and Junior Sister Fan Xian have sent multiple messages to our Elders¡¯ Hall, indicating that with their current strength, there¡¯s a high possibility the city will fall. They need immediate reinforcement from our Elders¡¯Hall. In my opinion, a city like Heavenly Edge Immortal City, at the very least, requires the presence of a Celestial Radiance stage cultivator. What are your thoughts?¡± Hearing the white-haired elder¡¯s suggestion, the other Profound Mystery stage elders nodded in agreement. A red-haired man agreed, ¡°I concur with Elder Yuan Feng. Given the current situation, a place like Heavenly Edge Immortal City indeed requires a Celestial Radiance stage cultivator. Otherwise, just having a junior brother or sister in the Dharma Form stage would be very stressful. Moreover, I suggest that along with sending a Celestial Radiance stage cultivator, it would be best to also send one or two Dharma Form cultivators for support.¡± ¡°I second that.¡± ¡°I second that too.¡± Soon, the consensus was reached among the elders to recall the two Dharma Form stage cultivators currently stationed at Heavenly Edge Immortal City and send a Celestial Radiance stage cultivator along with two Dharma Form cultivators for reinforcement. Twenty years flew by in the blink of an eye. When Jiang Chengxuan concluded his seclusion, he had made further progress in comprehending the Cloud Piercer technique. With this level of mastery, he could instantly eliminate some Dharma Form stage cultivators who lacked significant achievements in Primordial Spirit cultivation. Of course. This was also partly because Cloud Piercer was a top-tier Primordial Spirit attack method. At this moment. Just as Jiang Chengxuan stepped out of his seclusion chamber, his identity token suddenly lit up with a faint glow. Chapter 760 - Chapter 760: Guarding Mission Chapter 760: Guarding Mission Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Ah? It¡¯s a message from the Elder Hall.¡± Jiang Chengxuan was slightly surprised. ¡°The Elder Hall has asked me to come over. They mentioned there¡¯s something relatively important they want to discuss with me.¡± Jiang Chengxuan pondered for a moment but didn¡¯t hesitate for too long. He decided to head to the Elder Hall immediately. His two hundred years of peaceful cultivation had just ended, and his cultivation had also reached a new stage. It was about time for him to undertake a mission. Soon, Jiang Chengxuan left Cloud Mist Peak. A short while later, he arrived at the Elders¡¯ Hall. Upon arriving, Jiang Chengxuan noticed that several people had already gathered there, including Hong Mei, whom he had met two hundred years ago. Seeing Jiang Chengxuan, Hong Mei¡¯s eyes lit up. She quickly approached him and greeted, ¡°Junior Brother Jiang, long time no see. It seems your cultivation has progressed.¡± ¡°Ha, you flatter me, Senior Sister Hong Mei,¡± Jiang Chengxuan responded modestly with a smile. ¡°By the way, Senior Sister Hong Mei, do you know why the Elders¡¯ Hall specifically asked us to come?¡± Hong Mei shook her head uncertainly, ¡°I¡¯m not entirely sure about the details. However, from what I¡¯ve heard, it might be related to a frontier guarding mission.¡± ¡°A frontier guarding mission?¡± Jiang Chengxuan felt a slight jolt in his heart. He knew that in the entire Celestial Floodgate Realm, the human was the dominant race. However, it didn¡¯t mean they were the sole rulers. Many other races were in opposition to the humans, such as the demons, the deepsea nomads, and the protoss, among others. Even though these races couldn¡¯t match humanity¡¯s strength in the Celestial Floodgate Realm, their unity made them a significant force that posed a certain threat to humanity. If things were as Hong Mei mentioned, then the Elders¡¯ Hall summoning them, the Void Returning Elders, might indeed be for this reason. At this moment. As more Void Returning Elders entered the hall, they greeted Jiang Chengxuan and Hongmei, who responded courteously in turn. Despite Jiang Chengxuan not recognizing most of the attendees, his fame within the Haoran Sect from his feats in the Thousand River Secret Realm had made him widely recognized. Therefore, when everyone saw him, they all recognized him. Even if Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t completely recognize his fellow disciples, he still had to be at least polite. Fortunately, Hong Mei was by his side. Hong Mei secretly introduced some of the elders he did not know. After a while, Jiang Chengxuan got to know many people. At that instant, two extremely powerful auras suddenly appeared in the Elders¡¯ Hall. The voices of the elders who were originally discussing slowly quietened down. Everyone turned to look. In front of them, two figures were already standing quietly. One of them was the white-haired old man, and the other was the red-haired man. Many people present recognized the two of them and immediately cupped their fists politely. ¡°Greetings, Senior Brother Yuan Feng. Greetings, Senior Brother Chi Yan!¡± Yuan Feng and Chi Yan nodded at the crowd. Then, the white-haired elder, Elder Yuan Feng, said, ¡°Junior Brothers and Sisters, Junior Brother Chi Yan and I called you over this time because we have a relatively important mission to arrange for you.¡± Hearing Elder Yuan Feng¡¯s words, everyone present remained silent. They knew that Elder Yuan Feng and Elder Chi Yan definitely had more to say. Indeed. Elder Yuan Feng continued, ¡°Recently, some of the borders guarded by the Haoran Sect have been attacked one after another. Especially Heavenly Edge Immortal City, Cloudy Sky Immortal City, Green Bamboo Immortal City and so on. Almost all of these attacks came from the demons and the deepsea nomads. In order to ensure that the human border guarded by the Haoran Sect would not be breached by those fellows, So. Junior Brother Chi Yan, I, and the other senior brothers and sisters have decided to mobilize the defenses of those immortal cities. At the same time, we will send more people.¡± As he spoke, Elder Yuan Feng looked up at everyone present again. ¡°Here, I hope that all of you can bear this responsibility. I wonder if everyone has any objections?¡± Hearing this, everyone present, including Jiang Chengxuan, shook their heads. They knew very well that what Elder Yuan Feng said had already touched the fundamental principles of their Haoran Sect. Under such circumstances, the only thing they needed to do was to listen to the arrangements. Jiang Chengxuan was no exception. That was because this was the decision of the entire Elders¡¯ Hall. Even his Shifu, Qin Shenwu, could not interfere easily without special reasons. After all, a sect and a family had their own rules. Since Qin Shenwu and the other Supreme Elders had entrusted the authority to deal with the sect¡¯s matters to the Elders¡¯ Hall, Then, if there were no special circumstances, he naturally could not interfere casually. At this moment. Elder Chi Yan, who was beside Elder Yuan Feng, said, ¡°Since no one has any objections, Senior Brother Yuan Feng and I will start making arrangements.¡± As he spoke, he began to mention names one by one. ¡°Junior Brother Chen Fan, as a Celestial Radiance stage cultivator, you will be in charge of guarding the Green Bamboo Immortal City. In addition, Zi Yun and Shan Xing will be in charge of cooperating with Junior Brother Chen Fan.¡± A man with a resolute face immediately cupped his fists and accepted the order. ¡°Yes, Senior Brother Chi Yan.¡± Then, Elder Chi Yan looked at the others and continued to make arrangements. Finally, his gaze turned to a refined middle-aged man present. ¡°Junior Brother Wen Tao, as a Celestial Radiance cultivator, you¡¯ll be in charge of guarding Heavenly Edge Immortal City.¡± Also, Junior Brother Jiang and Junior Sister Hong Mei, you two will be responsible for cooperating with Junior Brother Wen Tao. How about that?¡± Towards the end, Senior Brother Chi Yan¡¯s gaze turned to Jiang Chengxuan and Hong Mei. Jiang Chengxuan, Hong Mei, and Elder Wen Tao all nodded solemnly. ¡°We have no objections.¡± ¡°Alright, so let¡¯s settle on this decision for now.¡± Elder Yuan Feng spoke slowly. ¡°Everyone, the time limit for guarding is 300 years. Three hundred years later, there will be other junior brothers and sisters who will come to assist you in defense.¡± Some time later. Jiang Chengxuan, Hong Mei, and Elder Wen Tao all walked out of the Elders¡¯ Hall. When they arrived outside, Elder Wen Tao immediately turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan and Hong Mei with a smile. ¡°Junior Brother Jiang and Junior Sister Hong Mei. In the next 300 years, we will have to take care of each other.¡± Chapter 761 - Chapter 761: Arriving at Heavenly Edge Immortal City Chapter 761: Arriving at Heavenly Edge Immortal City Translator: Henyee Translations I Editor: Henyee Translations ¡¯ ¡°You¡¯re too kind, Senior Brother Wen Tao. It¡¯s us who need your care,¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Hong Mei immediately smiled. Wen Tao chuckled. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s waste no time. Since the Elders¡¯ Hall has assigned us this mission, if there¡¯s nothing else, we¡¯ll set off for Heavenly Edge Immortal City now.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Hong Mei looked at each other and nodded in unison. ¡°Alright!¡± As they spoke, the three of them turned into beams of light and headed out of the Haoran Sect. Before long, the three arrived at a teleportation array. Although this teleportation array couldn¡¯t directly send them to Heavenly Edge Immortal City it could save them a great deal of journey and time. Buzz! As the array light lit up, Jiang Chengxuan, Hong Mei, and Wen Tao quickly disappeared. When they appeared again, they had already arrived at a place filled with the smell of the sea. Wen Tao came down from the array platform and smiled at the two of them. ¡°Junior Brother Jiang, this should be your first time here, right? What about Junior Sister Hong Mei? Have you been here before? Or rather, have you ever been to Heavenly Edge Immortal City?¡± Hong Mei smiled and shook her head. ¡°To be honest, Senior Brother Wen, this is my first time here. I¡¯ve never been here before, nor have I been to the Heavenly Edge Immortal City.¡± Junior Brother Jiang, you should be the same, right?¡± ¡°Yes, indeed, I¡¯ve never been here.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. Hehe, it seems like I¡¯m the only one who has been to this place before.¡± Wen Tao smiled. ¡°The Heavenly Edge Immortal City is an Immortal City located on the sea. It¡¯s at the border between our human race and the deepsea nomads, and it¡¯s an important defense line against the invasion of the deepsea nomads. In addition, it¡¯s a trading place for various races. Because it¡¯s built on the sea, there was a fishy smell in a radius of a million miles. From here, it¡¯s about 800,000 miles to Heavenly Edge Immortal City. With our speed, we should be able to reach it soon.¡± Indeed. At their level of cultivation, there was not much difference between a few hundred thousand miles and a million miles. In less than half a day, the outline of a huge city appeared in Jiang Chengxuan, Hong Mei, and Wen Tao¡¯s vision. Just the city walls alone were a million feet tall. It was unknown how many tens of thousands of kilometers it covered. Its entire body flickered with extremely dazzling spiritual light. There was also a top Level 7 defensive array as the foundation of this city. Even cultivators in the Profound Mystery stage would not be able to break through the city in a short period of time. Jiang Chengxuan and the other two continued forward. When they arrived outside the city wall, dozens of figures immediately appeared. Those figures were all at least at the Soul Formation realm. Wen Tao took out a token from his body and said to those people, ¡°We are here to replace Junior Brother Chang Ming and others for the defense duty, please call them over.¡± Seeing the token that Wen Tao took out and hearing his words, the expressions of the Soul Formation cultivators present could not help but tighten. All of them immediately bowed and said, ¡°Greetings, Martial Uncles. We will immediately go and inform Martial Uncle Chang Ming and Martial Uncle Fan Xian.¡± After a short while, a man and a woman appeared on the Heavenly Edge Immortal City. When they saw Wen Tao, their faces lit up. ¡°It¡¯s Senior Brother Wen Tao. Hurry up! Quickly open the array and let Senior Brother Wen Tao and the others in!¡± Buzz! With the activation of the array, Jiang Chengxuan, Hong Mei, and Wen Tao quickly entered Heavenly Edge Immortal City. The two Void Returning elders called Chang Ming and Fan Xian immediately arrived in front of them. The female cultivator called Fan Xian smiled and said, ¡°Senior Brother Chang Ming and I have been waiting for you. Now that Senior Brother Wen Tao is here, no matter how the demons and deepsea nomads scheme, they won¡¯t pose a threat to our city anymore.¡± ¡°Hehe, junior brothers and sisters, you flatter me.¡± Wen Tao smiled and nodded. Then, his expression turned slightly solemn. He looked at the two of them and said seriously, ¡°Junior Brother Chang Ming, Junior Sister Fan Xian, tell us in detail about the current situation in Heavenly Edge Immortal City.¡± This was also the first thing they needed to figure out. After all, messages couldn¡¯t encompass all the details. There were some things that had to be discussed in person. Chang Ming and Fan Xian looked at each other. Their expressions became serious. Chang Ming said, ¡°So far, the demons and the deepsea nomads have already launched many probing attacks on our Heavenly Edge Immortal City. Fortunately, our Heavenly Edge Immortal City has a top Level 7 defensive array. They did not pose any substantial threat to our city. However, not long ago, the demons and deepsea nomads dispatched Celestial Radiance combatants. While they still haven¡¯ t been able to pose too much of a threat to our city, With our strengths, we are somewhat apprehensive. This is also the main reason why we sent a message to the sect.¡± Then, the two of them continued to talk about the situation. After Jiang Chengxuan, Hongmei, and Wen Tao had basically figured out the situation here, they began to take over the defense of this immortal city. Chang Ming and Fan Xian did not stay any longer. After bidding farewell to Jiang Chengxuan, Hong Mei, and Wen Tao, they left Heavenly Edge Immortal City and returned to the Haoran Sect. ¡°Junior Brother Jiang, Junior Sister Hong Mei, given the current situation, the three of us will take turns in defending the city.¡± At this moment. Wen Tao could not help but turn to Jiang Chengxuan and Hong Mei with a smile. Hearing his words, Jiang Chengxuan and Hong Mei smiled and replied. ¡°Everything is up to Senior Brother Wen Tao.¡± Wen Tao smiled and nodded. ¡°Since the sect has assigned me to lead the defense of this city, I will make the arrangements. Given the time duration of our guarding here, let¡¯s take turns every thirty years. I¡¯ll take charge of the first thirty years of defense. Next, Junior Sister Hong Mei will take over, and the last thirty years will be Junior Brother Jiang¡¯s responsibility. What do you think of this arrangement?¡± ¡°I have no objections.¡± ¡°I have no objections either.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Hongmei shook their heads. ¡°Alright, then let¡¯s do it this way. ¡°If anything happens during this period, I will inform you immediately.¡± Some time later. Jiang Chengxuan and Hong Mei bid farewell to him for the time being. The two of them each found a cave abode in the Heavenly Edge Immortal City and stayed there. Now that they had nothing to do, they could use this time to understand Heavenly Edge Immortal City and the surrounding situation. At the same time, they could take the time to cultivate. Chapter 762 - Chapter 762: A Surprise Attack, Wen Tao Shows His Might Chapter 762: A Surprise Attack, Wen Tao Shows His Might Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At the same time, about a hundred thousand miles away from Heavenly Edge immortal City, several powerful figures stood in the air, looking towards the distant immortal city. One of the burly men in black spoke, ¡°Everyone, are all our forces ready? If there are no unexpected developments, we will launch a full-scale attack on Heavenly Edge Immortal City in ten years.¡± Meanwhile, Jiang Chengxuan had settled down in his own cave abode within Heavenly Edge Immortal City. Taking advantage of the fact that there was nothing else to do, Jiang Chengxuan immediately took out the jade slip of the Illusionary Heaven Bell,, and began to comprehend it. The greatest feature of this secret technique was its ability to use the Primordial Spirit to create illusions, dragging the opponent into the illusions unknowingly. Previously, Jiang Chengxuan had been preoccupied with studying the Cloud Piercer, so he hadn¡¯t had much time to research the Illusionary Heaven Bell. Now that he had arrived at Heavenly Edge Immortal City, as a Void Returning Divine Lord in charge of defending the city, he actually didn¡¯t have much to do, which gave him the time to study the Illusionary Heaven Bell. Whether it was because he had cultivated the Five Elements Divine Technique, or because he had consumed the Law Origin Spirit Apricot, or perhaps because he had mastered the Cloud Piercer, his efficiency in studying the Illusionary Heaven Bell was surprisingly high. in just eight years, he had already mastered the basics of the Illusionary Heaven Bell. This was enough to pose a substantial threat to most Void Returning Divine Lords unless the opponent had cultivated a similar defensive Primordial Spirit secret technique. Otherwise, detecting the invasion of this illusion-type secret technique would be incredibly difficult. Just as Jiang Chengxuan successfully mastered the Illusionary Heaven Bell to early-stage, about a hundred thousand miles away from Heavenly Edge Immortal City, on the sea, several figures wrapped in arrays were already cutting through the waves, charging towards Heavenly Edge Immortal City. Behind them followed thousands of demons and deepsea nomads, each with formidable auras, clearly not ordinary cultivators. ¡°Black Dragon Warlock, there won¡¯t be any problems this time, right? Among the crowd, a sea man with blue scales on his face and over a meter tall looked towards a slightly shorter figure in a black robe beside him. The man in the black robe chuckled, ¡°Gusa, you can rest assured. This time, I have brought my race¡¯s treasure, the Furious Dragon Tower. As long as those two who are in charge of guarding Heavenly Edge Immortal City are still the same, I can assure that we will definitely be able to break through their defensive array.¡± Hearing this, Gusa, the scaled man, finally relaxed a bit on his originally stern face. ¡°So, you¡¯ve even brought out your own Spiritual Treasure this time. With this treasure, as long as there are no Celestial Radiance stage cultivators in Heavenly Edge Immortal City, breaking through their defensive array is only a matter of time. Black Dragon, it seems this time your demon race has truly shown some sincerity. Black Dragon Warlock smiled. ¡°Of course, you should know that both our races have been preparing for this for so long. This time, we must make the human race suffer a great loss, to avenge the death of my son from years ago.¡± As he said this, a fierce light flashed in the eyes of the Black Dragon Warlock. Soon, their group had reached within ten thousand miles of Heavenly Edge Immortal City. If they continued forward, even if they had arrays covering their bodies, there was a high chance that they would be discovered by the surveillance array in Heavenly Edge Immortal City. Black Dragon Warlock could not help but look at Gussa and say, ¡°Brother Gussa, your sea tribe is quite adept at concealment. Didn¡¯t you bring any treasures that could better mask your presence? ¡°Hehe, Brother Black Dragon, be patient.¡± Gussa could not help but smile. Soon, he raised his hand and flipped it. A bead emitting a deep blue light appeared in his palm. ¡°Hmm, what is this?¡± Black Dragon Warlock¡¯s eyes suddenly focused. Gussa chuckled and said, ¡°This is my sea tribe¡¯s concealment treasure, the Heaven-Deceiving Pearl. I can¡¯t guarantee it for very close distances, but using it, getting within a thousand miles should pose no significant problem. ¡°A thousand miles?¡± Black Dragon Warlock was visibly excited. ¡°A thousand miles is already enough for us to launch a full-scale attack. Haha, it seems that Heavenly Edge Immortal City is destined to fall into our hands this time.¡± Black Dragon Warlock laughed heartily. As they spoke, the group continued forward. When their figures were about to reach a thousand miles away, Black Dragon Warlock and Gussa could not help but look at each other. The next moment, the two Celestial Radiance stage powerhouses no longer concealed their presence at all. Their terrifying aura instantly spread out. At the same time. Black Dragon Warlock let out a furious roar. His originally short body instantly expanded to a thousand feet tall. From its mouth, it spat out a dragon- shaped pagoda that was filled with endless flames. It was the Spiritual Treasure, the Furious Dragon Tower. Instantly, countless giant dragons appeared in the sky, launching a fierce assault towards Heavenly Edge Immortal City. Gussa was not idle either. He raised his hand and grabbed. There was a buzz. a giant steel trident thousands of feet long suddenly lifted raging waves, charging towards the entire Heavenly Edge Immortal City. Inside Heavenly Edge Immortal City, Wen Tao, who was responsible for the defense, suddenly sensed the change in the Qi of heaven and earth, his expression changing immediately. Especially when he looked up to see countless giant dragons and endless raging waves surging towards their city, a coldness appeared on his face. ¡°Black Dragon Warlock, Gussa of the Deepsea Nomads, how dare you!¡± With an angry shout, In an instant, Wen Tao¡¯s height increased from the height of a person to the size of thousands of feet. One of his eyes seemed like a star in the sky, emitting an extremely terrifying pressure. His hand, larger than numerous mountains, reached out gently and grabbed. With a series of thunderous booms, the countless fire dragons and endless waves disintegrated under his grasp. This was the Primordial Spirit Dharma Form he had cultivated, known as the Astral Power Dharma Form. With every gesture, he could harness the power of the stars above the sky. ¡°What?¡± Black Dragon Warlock and Gussa, who were full of confidence, suddenly saw the Dharma Form that was a million feet tall. Their pupils constricted and their expressions changed drastically. ¡°Not good! It¡¯s the Haoran Sect¡¯s Celestial Star Divine Lord, Wen Tao! Damn it! Why is he here? When did he come here? Why didn¡¯t we receive any news beforehand? Damn it, damn it, damn it!¡± Chapter 763 - Chapter 763: Destroying Dharma Forms Chapter 763: Destroying Dharma Forms Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Black Dragon Warlock and Gussa were both somewhat frantic and frustrated. They were well aware that with Wen Tao, a cultivator of the Celestial Radiance stage present, the difficulty of breaching Heavenly Edge Immortal City had undoubtedly increased more than tenfold. ¡°Brother Black Dragon¡­¡± Gussa¡¯s expression was very ugly. At this moment, he was uncertain whether they should continue with their plan. If they proceeded, the losses for their side were foreseeable. But if they decided not to continue, having come all this way only to retreat in a miserable state was also something they were reluctant to accept. ¡°Brother Gussa, now that things have come to this, do we have any other choice?¡± Black Dragon Warlock suddenly turned to look in the direction of Heavenly Edge Immortal City. There. There, the Astral Power Dharma Form transformed by Wen Tao had firmly locked onto them. ¡°You¡¯ve gone too far!¡± A fierce look appeared in Gussa¡¯s eyes. ¡°Since the other party wants to play, Brother Black Dragon, let¡¯s play with them.¡± As he spoke, behind Gussa, a Dharma Form similarly towering a hundred thousand feet in height suddenly condensed. It was a terrifying sea demon with three heads and six arms. Each arm held a weapon. A trident, a long saber, a giant hammer, or an iron chain. And these weapons would continuously change according to his will. ROAR! At the same time. Behind the massive true form of Black Dragon Warlock, a dark sun slowly emerged. The entire sky at this moment seemed to be covered by a vast black shadow, involuntarily invoking boundless fear in anyone who saw it. It was Black Dragon Warlock¡¯s Dharma Form, the Dark Sun Dharma Form. ¡°Hmph!¡± Wen Tao snorted coldly. In the next moment, powerful spiritual qi surged on his huge Astral Power Dharma Form. In the sky, countless sword shadows that flickered with cold light suddenly appeared. It was Wen Tao who had activated the power of their Heavenly Edge Immortal City¡¯s protective array, the Taiji Sword Array. Instantly, fierce howling sounds erupted throughout the sky. The terrifying fluctuations instantly spread over millions of miles. It¡¯s known that cultivators, upon breaking through to Void Returning, possessed the power to annihilate stars with a single move. And this was merely the capability at the Dharma Form stage. Upon reaching the Celestial Radiance stage, their might was unquestionably even more fearsome. At this moment. The entire heaven and earth were shaking violently. The sea surrounding Heavenly Edge Immortal City whipped up into what seemed like hundred-level gales, instantly stirring up waves hundreds of thousands of feet high, as if intending to destroy the whole world. The scene was terrifying to the extreme. Such a massive commotion naturally could not go unnoticed by Jiang Chengxuan and Hong Mei within Heavenly Edge Immortal City. By this time, they had already gathered beside Wen Tao, watching the battle outside the city with very grave expressions. ¡°Junior Brother Jiang, Junior Sister Hong Mei, leave the Celestial Radiance stage cultivators of the demons and sea nomads to me. The rest of the Dharma Form stage cultivators are yours to handle. Remember, do not stray from the range of the array. Once you attract the attention of Black Dragon Warlock and the Gussa, you might be in mortal danger,¡± Wen Tao said seriously. Jiang Chengxuan and Hong Mei understood that opponents of the Celestial Radiance stage were not something they could contend with at the moment. Although Jiang Chengxuan felt that with his strength, he could put up a fight even against Celestial Radiance stage opponents, there was no need to take such a risk at this juncture. Since Wentao had expressed confidence in handling those two, they would leave it to him and focus on the remaining Dharma Form stage cultivators. ¡°Junior Brother Jiang, let¡¯s take one side each,¡± Hong Mei suggested, indicating his side and then her own. Jiang Chengxuan nodded in agreement, ¡°Alright, no problem.¡± With that, Jiang Chengxuan flew towards his designated area. Not far from him, two Dharma Form stage cultivators from the deepsea nomads were furiously attacking the protective array of Heavenly Edge Immortal City. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s gaze immediately turned cold. His body swayed. A Dharma Form true body that was hundreds of thousands of feet tall instantly appeared behind him, resembling him but radiating a dense aura of the five elements. This was his Dharma Form transformed by his Primordial Spirit, the Five Elements Dharma Form. He waved his hand, and endless flames poured down from the sky. Each flame was infused with explosively potent elements. As these flames collided with the two deepsea nomad cultivators at the Dharma Form stage, they instantly erupted in intense explosions. Rumble! Gigantic mushroom clouds soared into the sky. The expressions of the two deepsea nomad Dharma Form cultivators changed drastically. ¡°This power¡­¡± Before they could react, an even more terrifying scene unfolded. Giant mountains, each tens of thousands of feet tall, descended from the sky like cannonballs, crushing down on them with a fearsome might, causing the pupils of the two deepsea nomad cultivators to shrink sharply. ¡°Damn it!¡± In an instant, gigantic figures emerged behind the two, and enormous water dragons soared from the sea surface, roaring and howling as they met the descending mountains. Boom! Boom! Boom! Dense clouds of dust momentarily obscured the sky over countless miles. Many cultivators within Heavenly Edge Immortal City were unable to clearly see the battle unfolding, yet they could distinctly feel the terrifying pressure emanating from the clash of Void Returning Divine Lords. At this moment, a glaring golden line suddenly sliced through the dense fog. Above the vast sea, a Dharma Form adorned with sharp fangs, covered in black scales, and surrounded by endless surging waves, standing tens of thousands of zhang tall, was suddenly cleaved in half. Then, with a whoosh, that Dharma Form dissipated into specks of light and scattered away. ¡°What?¡± This scene immediately shocked the two deepsea nomad cultivators engaged in battle with Jiang Chengxuan, especially the brown-haired man whose Dharma Form had been severed. His eyes were filled with an intense and indissoluble shock. It must be known that the Dharma Form he had condensed had been cultivated for thirty thousand years. Whether in terms of magical powers, strength, or defense, it was considered top-tier within cultivators of the Dharma Form stage. Yet, the result¡­ Was so unexpected¡­ Chi! Chi! Chi! At that moment, three massive intersecting golden lines suddenly appeared again. Another Dharma Form, this one with wings on its back and enveloped by endless waves, standing tens of thousands of zhang tall, abruptly froze in mid-air. Chapter 764 - Chapter 764: Retreat Chapter 764: Retreat Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°How¡­¡± The expression of the hawk-nosed man changed drastically. Before he could act, his Dharma Form in the sky dissipated into countless light spots, just like the brown-haired man¡¯s Dharma Form had. While losing a Dharma Form doesn¡¯t result in the fall of a Void Returning cultivator, the Dharma Form represents the manifestation of the Primordial Spirit. Without it, it¡¯s akin to losing an arm, significantly reducing both strength and combat capabilities. Ding! Ding! Ding! Suddenly, a series of bell sounds that existed only at the level of the Primordial Spirit rang in the ears of both the brown-haired and the hawk-nosed men. Initially, they didn¡¯t feel much, but as the bell sounds intensified, their gazes gradually became glazed. To outsiders, they appeared to have suddenly frozen in place. They were motionless. They failed to awaken from the bell¡¯s illusion even as Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attack approached. Pff! Pff! Brilliant slashes of light swept across, and the bodies of the brown-haired and hawk-nosed men were shredded into nothingness. Two Void Returning Divine Lords fell, drawing the immediate attention of everyone present. A Void Returning Divine Lord was the backbone in any sect or family, and the sudden fall of two such individuals caused Gussa, who was battling Wen Tao, a great deal of distress. His gaze swiftly turned towards Jiang Chengxuan, his face showing intense killing intent. ¡°You shall die!¡± As he spoke, several weapons in the hands of his three-headed, six-armed Dharma Form transformed into rainbow lights, launching an attack on Jiang Chengxuan. However, he seemed to forget that Jiang Chengxuan was within the protective array of Heavenly Edge Immortal City. With the array still intact, it was nearly impossible for Gussa to harm, let alone threaten Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s life. There were two booms. Jiang Chengxuan simply utilized a small portion of the array¡¯s power to block Gussa¡¯s attack. This only fueled Gussa¡¯s rage further. Yet, his current opponent wasn¡¯t Jiang Chengxuan but Wen Tao, who was on the same stage as him. With the enemy also bolstered by the great array, Gussa had no chance of directing his focus towards Jiang Chengxuan. Instead, after Jiang Chengxuan had dealt with the two deepsea nomad cultivators, he moved directly to the area Hong Mei was responsible for. At that time, Hong Mei, with the help of the array¡¯s power, was entangled with two demons at the Dharma Form stage. It seemed that Hong Mei was also managing well on her end. However, with Jiang Chengxuan choosing to join her, his goal was naturally not just to defend. Ding! Ding! Ding! Just like before, the bell sounds that existed only at the Primordial Spirit level suddenly rang in the ears of the two demon cultivators. The two demon cultivators clearly knew what had happened to their companions. Therefore, this time, they were much more vigilant. Unfortunately, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Illusionary Heaven Bell¡¯s effects were inescapable. Even though they were on high alert, they were still influenced by this Primordial Spirit attack method. The difference was that they were not completely enchanted by the Illusionary Heaven Bell like the deepsea nomad cultivators were before. Still, being so significantly distracted during combat against an opponent of the same stage immediately put them at a disadvantage. Hong Mei seized this opportunity. Suddenly, huge red ribbons appeared between heaven and earth. Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª In just a moment, they pierced through the defenses of the two demon cultivators, wrapping around their colossal bodies. At the same time. Terrifying sword qi rippled in the void. This was the power of the Heavenly Edge Immortal City¡¯s Taiji Sword Array. Accompanied by piercing howls, the Dharma Form of the two demon cultivators were punctured by the endless sword qi like paper, dissipating into countless points of light. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± At the same time. The two demon cultivators screamed in agony. Their bodies were covered in blood and torn apart by an overwhelmingly strong force. The sea surface churned violently as two massive figures recondensed their forms. They looked towards Heavenly Edge Immortal City, their eyes filled with fear. They had narrowly avoided being completely annihilated like the two deepsea nomad cultivators. If not for using their life-saving items at the critical moment, they might not have survived the attack. However, this meant they would no longer have their life-saving items for their once-in-tens-of-thousands-years tribulation. ¡°Alas, what a pity.¡± Hong Mei sighed regretfully. She knew how crucial life-saving items, like those used for averting tribulations, were for cultivators. They could be used not just to withstand heavenly tribulations but also to save one¡¯s life in dire situations. If the two demon cultivators didn¡¯t have any tribulation-averting items on them, it would be very difficult for them to escape this attack. Thinking of this, Hong Mei couldn¡¯t help but turn to look at Jiang Chengxuan and smile. ¡°Junior Brother Jiang, thank you so much for what you did just now. If it weren¡¯t for you, I wouldn¡¯t have been able to defeat them so quickly.¡± ¡°Senior Sister Hong Mei, there is no need for thanks.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and shook his head. ¡°The reason why I was able to repel them was because you were strong enough. By the way¡­¡± At this point, Jiang Chengxuan seemed to have thought of something and couldn¡¯t help but look in Wen Tao¡¯s direction. ¡°Senior Sister Hong Mei, you and I have already defeated our opponents. Why don¡¯t we work together with Senior Brother Wen Tao to deal with the two Celestial Radiance stage cultivators?¡± ¡°Ok.¡± Hong Mei had no objections to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s suggestion. The two of them headed towards Wen Tao¡¯s direction. As for Wen Tao, because of the array, he still had the upper hand against the two Celestial Radiance stage cultivators, Black Dragon Warlock and Gussa. Jiang Chengxuan and Hongmei couldn¡¯t help but look at each other. In the next moment, the two of them controlled the power of the array to assist Wen Tao. In an instant, Wen Tao¡¯s attack became even more powerful. This made the Black Dragon Warlock and Gussa¡¯s expressions turn even uglier. At this moment. They already knew that it was already impossible for them to occupy this Heavenly Edge Immortal City. At that moment, they couldn¡¯t help but glare at Wen Tao, Jiang Chengxuan, and the others before ordering everyone to retreat. Chapter 765 - Chapter 765: The Eldars Entering the Battle Chapter 765: The Eldars Entering the Battle Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor. Henyee Translations Watching Black Dragon Warlock and Gussa¡¯s group retreating, Wen Tao made no move to chase them but instead turned to Jiang Chengxuan and Hong Mei, showing a slight smile as he said, ¡°Junior Brother Jiang, Junior Sister Hong Mei, you both played pivotal roles in this incident. Especially you, Junior Brother Jiang¡­¡± He paused, his gaze shifting to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°To have consecutively eliminated two Void Returning cultivators from the deepsea nomads. I will make sure to report your contributions accurately to our sect. Truth be told, Wen Tao was somewhat surprised by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s performance. If his memory served him right, it hadn¡¯t been long since Jiang Chengxuan had advanced to Void Returning. It was merely a few hundred years, which, for cultivators whose lifespans span tens of thousands of years, was relatively short. Yet, Jiang Chengxuan had shown the strength of a top-tier Dharma Form stage cultivator, perhaps even stronger. This was quite astonishing. It¡¯s no wonder he was valued by Qin Shenwu and taken as a direct disciple. Indeed, he had something extraordinary about him. After handling some follow-up issues, the trio returned to Heavenly Edge Immortal City¡¯s main hall for a debriefing. After they reviewed and analyzed the incident this time, the three of them left. Decades passed without further incursions from the deepsea nomads or demons into Heavenly Edge Immortal City. Despite the calm, Jiang Chengxuan, Hong Mei, and Wen Tao did not let their guard down, fully aware that their adversaries were unlikely to have given up so easily. Especially since they had more or less figured out the defensive power on their side. Perhaps the scale and strength of the next attack would far exceed the previous one. Fast forward one hundred fifty years, and Heavenly Edge Immortal City remained tranquil. Yet, Jiang Chengxuan, Hong Mei, and Wen Tao felt an unusual sense of unease, suspecting that the deepsea nomads and demons had not abandoned their intentions to attack the city. Their lack of action suggested they were waiting for an opportune moment. Inside a luxurious palace deep in the sea, a towering figure, standing dozens of feet tall with a gemstone mark on his forehead, looked at the assembly of cultivators before him and spoke indifferently, ¡°So? Is there still no message from the eldars?¡± Gussa, with blue scales on his face, bowed and responded, ¡°Lord Boyuan, we have just received a message from the eldars. They will soon join us. This time, they are led by Eldarian Sovereign Shadowless.¡± ¡°Hmm? Eldarian Sovereign Shadowless?¡± Upon hearing this name, the tall man, who had appeared casual, suddenly sat up straight, his demeanor turning serious. ¡°If Brother Shadowless himself is leading the team, then our attack on Heavenly Edge Immortal City should be foolproof.¡± He then turned to another man with a fish tail, ¡°Komo, immediately gather our people and have them prepare. And Gussa¡­¡± he looked at Gussa again, ¡°inform Black Dragon Warlock and the others to be ready as well. For this attack on Heavenly Edge Immortal City, failure is not an option.¡± ¡°Yes, Lord Boyuan!¡± Gussa and the man named Komo both bowed in agreement. Some time later. Many formidable figures appeared within the territory of the deepsea nomads, with Boyuan stepping forward to greet them. He looked at a man whose face could not be seen clearly in the crowd and said, ¡°Brother Shadowless, I didn¡¯t expect to see you again. With the eldars, our deepsea nomads, and the demons joining forces, we will surely teach the humans a harsh lesson.¡± The man with an indistinct face chuckled in response, ¡°That will depend on Brother Boyuan¡¯s methods. The eldars are here to support the deepsea nomads and demons. Additionally, unless absolutely necessary, elders will not appear on the front lines.¡± Upon hearing Eldarian Sovereign Shadowless¡¯s words, Boyuan, Black Dragon Warlock, and the others couldn¡¯t help but curse in their hearts. The eldars always kept a backup plan for themselves. Little did they know that once the three of them joined forces this time, If they failed, did the eldars really think that they could stay out of this? However, no one would say such words out loud. Soon, the three tribes finalized their attack plans, with the deepsea nomads and demons taking charge of the main battlefield, while the eldars positioned themselves for a surprise attack on Heavenly Edge Immortal City from the rear or flanks. In Heavenly Edge Immortal City, Hong Mei, who was currently responsible for guarding the city, suddenly felt an inexplicable turmoil in her heart. This prompted her to halt her cultivation immediately and look outside Heavenly Edge Immortal City. At their level of cultivation, any slight emotional fluctuation usually had a reason behind it, especially such an unfounded sense of unease. It indicated that something very important was about to happen. With this in mind, Hong Mei hesitated for a moment before sending a message to Jiang Chengxuan and Wen Tao. In no time, both, who had been cultivating in their respective cave abodes, appeared by her side. ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Junior Sister Hong Mei?¡± Wen Tao immediately looked at her. Hearing his question, Jiang Chengxuan also turned his attention to Hong Mei. After a brief moment of thought, Hong Mei shared her concerns, ¡± Senior Brother Wen Tao, Junior Brother Jiang, do you feel that something is wrong? Or a sense of unrest?¡± ¡°Unrest?¡± Upon hearing this, both men¡¯s expressions became solemn, especially Jiang Chengxuan. The moment he heard Hong Mei¡¯s words, his heart skipped a beat without reason, changing his expression instantly. He felt a looming crisis approaching Heavenly Edge Immortal City. Wen Tao also seemed to have noticed something, his expression turning grave. Together with Jiang Chengxuan, they directed their gaze outside Heavenly Edge Immortal City, extending their divine senses across thousands of miles. However, they found nothing, which didn¡¯t reassure them but instead heightened their vigilance Wen Tao spoke in a deep voice, ¡°Junior Sister Hong Mei, your feelings are not unfounded. There indeed seems to be a hidden danger lurking near our city. It could potentially pose a lethal threat to us.¡± Chapter 766 - Chapter 766: Heaven Destroying Orb, The Array Is Under Attack Chapter 766: Heaven Destroying Orb, The Array Is Under Attack Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations As the conversation ended, Wen Tao immediately activated Heavenly Edge Immortal City¡¯s protective array and also activated a unique treasure within the city known as the Eye of the Sea Spring. Instantly, a blue eye formed entirely of seawater began to rotate in the sky above the city. In the sky, images began to appear in front of Jiang Chengxuan and the others like a light screen. Suddenly, Jiang Chengxuan, Wen Tao, and Hong Mei¡¯s pupils constricted. This was because in the light screen reflected by the eye of the sea spring, they saw the figures of many deepsea nomad and demon cultivators. Among them were some familiar faces. Black Dragon Warlock and Gussa. However, what truly alarmed them was the man seated on a high chair behind Black Dragon Warlock and Gussa¡ªBoyuan, the leader of this deepsea nomads¡¯ invasion. Jiang Chengxuan and Hongmei noticed Wen Tao¡¯s abnormality. They could not help but turn to look at Wen Tao. Hong Mei asked, ¡°Senior Brother Wen Tao, who is that person from the Deepsea Nomads? Is there anything special about him?¡± Wen Tao nodded gravely, ¡°That man, named Boyuan, is likely the leader of this operation. His strength is unfathomable. Though he hasn¡¯t reached the Profound Mystery stage, his strength has definitely peaked at the Celestial Radiance stage. It¡¯s said that many Celestial Radiance stage cultivators have been killed by him, even some from the barbarian tribe have died at his hands.¡± ¡°What?¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Hongmei couldn¡¯t help but look shocked. They knew very well that once a cultivator reached the Celestial Radiance stage, their life-saving abilities would be greatly enhanced. After all, the name of the Undying stage was not for nothing. Most Celestial Radiance stage cultivators could be defeated but rarely killed, unless the opponent had a profound understanding of the laws. ¡°It seems they¡¯ve really come prepared this time,¡± Wentao said solemnly. ¡°Junior Brother Jiang, Junior Sister Hong Mei, we need to be ready for what¡¯s coming.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Both Jiang Chengxuan and Hong Mei nodded solemnly, understanding the gravity of the situation. At the same time. On the side of the deepsea nomads and demons, as they covertly advanced towards Heavenly Edge Immortal City using an array to conceal their presence, they suddenly heard a grand voice in their ears. ¡°Everyone, march at full speed. There¡¯s no need to hide anymore.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Hearing this order, the Deepsea Nomads and demon cultivators could not help but be slightly stunned. But they quickly reacted. Without another word, they immediately increased their speed. In an instant, the dense army of the Deepsea Nomads and demons that were like locusts rapidly approached the Heavenly Edge Immortal City. From his high seat, Boyuan looked towards the city with a cold smirk, ¡± So what if you¡¯ ve discovered us in advance? We¡¯ve come fully prepared for this assault.¡± As he spoke, he, along with Black Dragon Warlock and Gussa, flew towards Heavenly Edge Immortal City. Their terrifying aura spread across thousands of miles instantly. Everyone in Heavenly Edge Immortal City who witnessed this was shocked by the scale of this attack, which seemed different from the past. BOOM! Just as this thought crossed their minds, a blue orb suddenly appeared in Boyuan¡¯s hand, surrounded by endless whirlwinds, with dark lightning threading through its core. ¡°That¡¯s¡­ the Heaven Destroying Orb!¡± Wen Tao¡¯s eyes narrowed sharply, and both Jiang Chengxuan and Hong Mei¡¯s expressions changed subtly. Obviously, they all knew what the Heaven Destroying Orb that Wen Tao mentioned was. It was a treasure specifically designed to break through protective arrays. Once activated, it could significantly damage the foundation of an array. Under normal circumstances, such treasures were circulated only among human cultivators and rarely fell into the hands of other races. Yet, now, the enemy possessed such an item. There was no time to ponder how it ended up in their hands. The immediate priority was to defend against this assault. Wen Tao raised his hand, and instantly, countless stars seemed to fall from the sky. A gigantic figure, hundreds of thousands of feet tall, appeared above the sea. Grabbing stars, it hurled them down at the approaching deepsea nomads and demon cultivators with a thunderous force. ¡°Hmph! Small tricks!¡± With a disdainful snort from Boyuan seated on the high chair, a colossal tidal wave suddenly rose behind him, transforming into a vast maw that engulfed the countless stars hurled at them in an instant. At the same time. The Heaven Destroying Orb in his hand traced a trajectory through the air. Before Jiang Chengxuan, Hong Mei, and Wen Tao could react, the ground beneath them shook violently, followed by a thunderous roar. The once unbreakable protective array around the city dimmed instantly. At that moment, Boyuan, Gussa, and Black Dragon Warlock launched another ferocious attack, aiming to completely shatter the city¡¯s protective array. ¡°How dare you!¡± Suddenly, Wen Tao shouted angrily. A white warm jade suddenly appeared in his palm. The jade emitted a gentle glow. Most importantly, as the light on the warm jade spread, The light of the array, which had already dimmed, actually began to slowly recover. This made Boyuan and the other two¡¯s expressions freeze. Black Dragon Warlock couldn¡¯t help but exclaim, ¡°No good, that¡¯s the Array Restoring Jade, capable of fully repairing a damaged array. We must stop them.¡± Boyuan¡¯s gaze turned slightly grim. He glanced towards a hidden spot. As if sensing his gaze, a shadow swiftly moved through the sea, and in the next moment, a terrifying energy of lightning and storms erupted once again on the protective array of the city. ¡°What?¡± The suddenness of this development left Wen Tao and Hong Mei with incredulous expressions. Apart from the deepsea nomads and demons, there seemed to be a third party involved. Swoosh! At this moment, an extremely ferocious sword suddenly appeared in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand. The sword, imbued with the essence of destruction, was lightly swung towards a certain area outside the city over the sea. Chapter 767 - Chapter 767: Level 7 Body Tempering, Power of the Palms Chapter 767: Level 7 Body Tempering, Power of the Palms Translator: Henyee Translations , Editor: Henyee Translations Shriek¡ª A shriek that seemed to split heaven and earth echoed as a deep, dark sword beam filled with a destructive aura burst forth over the sea. Boom. instantly, that area of the sea became a dead zone, ravaged by waves of black light. Everyone¡¯s eyes revealed a trace of shock. ¡°It¡¯s a Spiritual Treasure! And one specialized in offensive capabilities! Boom! At that moment, a surge of Dharmic power tumultuously stirred within that part of the sea. Shadows that seemed ethereal materialized out of the void, with the leading figure¡¯s real face obscured. Yet, the aura emanating from this figure was no weaker than Boyuan¡¯s. ¡°The eldars?¡± Wen Tao and Hong Mei¡¯s pupils contracted sharply. They did not expect that there would be a third party besides the Deepsea Nomads and the demons. Furthermore, it was the eldar that was best at concealment and stealth. No wonder they hadn¡¯t detected any signs before. It seemed their presence was expertly concealed. ¡°Eldars, what is the meaning of this? Are you intending to become enemies with the humans and our Haoran Sect? Wen Tao immediately questioned. However, the eldars did not respond. The figure identified as Eldarian Sovereign Shadowless stared deeply at Jiang Chengxuan. It was this person just now. Had it not been for Jiang Chengxuan, their presence would not have been exposed so swiftly. Jiang Chengxuan, unfazed by Eldarian Sovereign Shadowless¡¯s gaze, once again raised his Spiritual Treasure, the Sword of Extinction. Buzz! A terrifying aura of destruction permeated the air once more. With a single strike, he shattered the Heaven Destroying Orb launched by Eldarian Sovereign Shadowless in mid-air. Rumble! The explosion that followed was deafening. Even so, because Eldarian Sovereign Shadowless and the others had launched a sneak attack just now, they had still caused considerable damage to the Heavenly Edge Immortal City¡¯s protective array. As a result, the light of the array dimmed further. ¡°Brother Shadowless, let¡¯s attack together.¡± There¡¯s no point in hiding any longer.¡± Suddenly, Boyuan, who was sitting on the high chair, looked at Eldarian Sovereign Shadowless and said loudly. Upon hearing his words, Eldarian Sovereign Shadowless fell silent for a moment before nodding. The next moment, sword lights brightened the space between heaven and earth, each carrying the power to obliterate everything in its path. These sword beams bore a resemblance to the one Jiang Chengxuan had unleashed moments earlier. ¡°That¡¯s the eldar¡¯s Infinite Spiritual Sword Array!¡± Wen Tao¡¯s expression suddenly became serious. He looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Hongmei and said, ¡°Junior Brother Jiang, junior Sister Hongmei, this array is a fatal threat to our city¡¯ s defensive array. I have to stop it. I might have to leave the rest of the matters here to you.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Hearing Wentao¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Hong Mei felt both surprised and burdened, realizing the enemy¡¯s preparations were even more comprehensive than they had anticipated. Jiang Chengxuan assured, ¡°Senior Brother Wen Tao, rest assured, no matter what, Junior Sister Hong Mei and I will do everything within our power to ensure the array is not breached.¡± ¡°Good.¡± Wen Tao nodded. Then, his figure disappeared in front of them. At the same time. Boyuan, Gussa, and Black Dragon Warlock manifested terrifying Dharma Forms hundreds of thousands of feet tall behind them, launching an attack on Heavenly Edge Immortal City jointly. Boom! The protective array above the city flickered violently in response. Jiang Chengxuan and Hong Mei¡¯s expressions shifted slightly at this development. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Senior Sister Hong Mei, deal with those Dharma Form stage cultivators from the three races. Leave here to me.¡± Hong Mei took a deep look at Jiang Chengxuan and nodded solemnly. ¡°Alright!¡± When Hong Mei¡¯s figure turned into a rainbow and disappeared. Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but take a deep breath. The next moment, his body suddenly began to grow taller. Three hundred feet, eight hundred feet, one thousand feet, three thousand feet¡­ In the blink of an eye, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure had reached 3,000 feet. Although his size was still minuscule compared to the Dharma Form of Boyuan and the others, their gazes were still drawn to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°A Level 7 Body-tempering Cultivator,¡± Boyuan muttered in surprise.. Boom! Jiang Chengxuan then thrust his palms out, and suddenly, it seemed as if the cosmos itself was reversing. Phew. Stars appeared to be casually grasped in his palms. With a push of his hands, the space in front of him exploded with terrifying force, drawing the sidelong glances of even Boyuan and the other two Celestial Radiance stage cultivators. Yet, Jiang Chengxuan hadn¡¯t reached his limit. As the shadows of a dragon and an elephant swept behind him, his palms transformed into hundreds of thousands of feet wide, carrying a fearsome momentum that seemed capable of obliterating everything, and pushed horizontally towards the three of them. ¡°What an arrogant brat!¡± The pupils of Boyuan and the other two sharpened as Boyuan reached out his hand. There was a buzz. A crescent blade materialized in the void. With a swift motion, a blade light spanning a million feet instantly swept across the palms pushed out by Jiang Chengxuan. Boom. Blood sprayed as Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s palms, under the terrifying blade light, shattered inch by inch. However, they quickly reformed. In the sky. A scene of a shattered galaxy passed by. Then, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s even more formidable palms pushed horizontally towards them once again. ¡°Break!¡± Black Dragon Warlock summoned his Spiritual Treasure, the Furious Dragon Tower, above his head. The air was filled with a series of dragon roars, followed by countless fiery dragons entwining Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s palms. Chi! Chi! Chi! Chi! Visible to the naked eye, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s palms turned scorched black and were then incinerated to ashes by the fiery dragons. Yet, to the surprise of Black Dragon Warlock and Boyuan, after the Furious Dragon Tower incinerated Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s palms, new palms emerged from the distant sky, pushing towards them as if moving stars. ¡°Still not finished, huh?¡± The three-headed, six-armed Dharma Form manifested by Gussa acted simultaneously. in an instant, six weapons with the might of Spiritual Treasures fiercely struck towards Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s palms. Rumble! However, this time, to the trio¡¯s shock, Gussa¡¯s six weapons couldn¡¯t deal any substantial damage to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s palms. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± The Dharma Form formed by Boyuan slashed out. Shriek¡ª This time, however, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s palms were only slightly nicked on the surface. Chapter 768 - Chapter 768: Five Elements Annihilation Sword Qi Chapter 768: Five Elements Annihilation Sword Qi Translator: Henyee Translations Editor. Henyee Translations ¡°What?¡± The expressions of the three changed subtly at this moment. They were aware that the opponent, being at the Dharma Form stage, was now exhibiting the power comparable to a cultivator in the normal Celestial Radiance stage. What kind of a freak had they encountered? Boyuan and the others knew very well what it meant to display the power of the Celestial Radiance stage at the Dharma Form stage. BOOM! Finally, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s palms, after breaking through all obstructions, reached close to Boyuan and the others. ¡°Hmph!¡± Boyuan snorted. The next moment, a giant maw appeared behind him and swallowed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s approaching palms in one gulp. However, in that instant, the giant maw that had ingested Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s palms suddenly erupted with countless black sword qi, releasing an extremely powerful destructive sword intent. ¡°How is that possible?¡± Boyuan and the other two¡¯s pupils constricted. A sword radiating an endless aura of destruction rampaged within the maw, slicing it to pieces in just a moment. It was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Sword of Extinction. ¡°Hmph! Since you¡¯ve come, then stay,¡± Boyuan¡¯s eyes suddenly gleamed with a chilling coldness. Numerous tentacles extended from his body, quickly entangling the Sword of Sword layers upon layers. ¡°Destroy!¡± Jiang Chengxuan formed an exceedingly complex hand seal. The next moment, the Sword of Extinction burst into a dazzling display of five- colored radiance, emanating an aura of boundless annihilation. ¡°And this is?¡± Gussa and Black Dragon Warlock¡¯s eyes flickered with astonishment. Then, they witnessed an incredible scene. The five differently colored sword qi transformed into the most terrifying forces in existence. Chi! Chi! Chi! Chi! In just an instant, all the tentacles wrapped around it were obliterated. Then, the five-colored radiance merged into one and ferociously slashed towards Boyuan. Boom! The sea¡¯s surface suddenly formed a vacuum zone stretching countless miles, with all the water swiftly parting to both sides. At the center, sharp auras crisscrossed through the air. Most notably, Boyuan, a cultivator at the pinnacle of the Celestial Radiance stage, his body dissipated into nothingness as if turned to dust. Gussa and Black Dragon Warlock widened their eyes in shock and disbelief. They couldn¡¯t fathom how Boyuan, of all people, could suffer such a severe blow. Was this really the work of a Dharma Form stage cultivator? What divine power had just been used? As these thoughts flashed through their minds, the form of Boyuan, which had been sliced into nothingness by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strike, began to recondense. However, the reformed Boyuan¡¯s aura had noticeably weakened. With a chilling gaze, he looked at Jiang Chengxuan and slowly uttered, ¡°The Five Elements Annihilation Sword Qi.¡¯ ¡°What? The Five Elements Annihilation Sword Qi?¡± Hearing Boyuan¡¯s words, both Gussa and Black Dragon Warlock were taken aback. They were well aware of the strength of divine power represented by the Five Elements Annihilation Sword Qi and the Five Elements Annihilation Divine Light, belonging to the Dao of the Five Elements. Was such divine power something a mere Dharma Form stage cultivator could wield? Despite their reluctance to admit it, the facts before Gussa and Black Dragon Warlock indicated that Jiang Chengxuan indeed possessed the Five Elements Annihilation Divine Light and Sword Qi. Most importantly, after the battle just now, the Heavenly Edge Immortal City¡¯s originally shaky protective array had actually recovered by more than half. According to this trend, it was only a matter of time before the protective array returned to its original state. Without overcoming Jiang Chengxuan, posing a real threat to the city¡¯s array became increasingly difficult. On the other side, Wen Tao and Hong Mei had also noticed this. As the array¡¯s power recovered, they could harness more of its strength, gradually regaining the upper hand from their initial disadvantage. In contrast, Eldarian Sovereign Shadowless and other cultivators from the three races found themselves struggling. They realized they had missed the optimal chance to breach Heavenly Edge Immortal City. Moreover, they couldn¡¯t guarantee that with more time, other cultivators, especially from the Haoran Sect, wouldn¡¯t come to support. Should a Profound Mystery stage powerhouse arrive, escaping might no longer be an option for them. So. Eldarian Sovereign Shadowless, after blocking Wen Tao¡¯s final attack, no longer hesitated. Leading his tribe, he quickly left the battlefield. With Eldarian Sovereign Shadowless¡¯s retreat, Boyuan and the others immediately felt the pressure increase. They were infuriated by the unreliability of the eldars, who chose to flee as soon as the situation turned unfavorable. However, they also realized that continuing to fight under the current circumstances was futile. So. Following Eldarian Sovereign Shadowless¡¯s withdrawal, Boyuan and his forces also quickly exited the battlefield. At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan, Hong Mei, and Wen Tao looked at the gradually retreating cultivators of the three races with coldness in their eyes. Hong Mei suddenly said, ¡°Senior Brother Wen Tao, the Deepsea Nomads, the demons, and the eldars have attacked our city so many times. Are we just going to let this matter go?¡± Hearing Hong Mei¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but look at Wen Tao. The coldness in Wen Tao¡¯s eyes did not diminish at all. He slowly said, ¡°How can we just let it go like that? Just wait. I reckon it won¡¯t be long before someone comes over and teach those guys a lesson.¡± Whoosh¡ª As soon as he finished speaking, an air-piercing sound suddenly came from the distant sky. Jiang Chengxuan, Hong Mei, and Wen Tao immediately turned around. At the end of the distant horizon, a moon-white figure suddenly appeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan and the other two. ¡°It¡¯s Senior Sister Xie!¡± Hong Mei could not help but exclaim in surprise. After saying that, she reacted and hurriedly turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Junior Brother Jiang, Senior Sister Xie should be under the same Shifu as you, right?¡± That¡¯s right. The Senior Sister Xie Hong Mei mentioned here was none other than Qin Shenwu¡¯s disciple, Jiang Chengxuan and the others¡¯ Senior Sister. XieXiangyao. Chapter 769 - Chapter 769: Seethrough Chapter 769: Seethrough Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Xie Xiangyao arrived with remarkable speed, appearing before Jiang Chengxuan and the others in just the blink of an eye. ¡°Greetings, Senior Sister.¡± ¡°Greetings, Senior Sister Xie.¡± Jiang Chengxuan, Hong Mei, and Wen Tao all bowed to Xie Xiangyao. It was obvious that Xie Xiangyao was superior to Wen Tao in both strength and status. At this moment. Xie Xiangyao first nodded slightly towards Wen Tao and Hong Mei before turning her attention to Jiang Chengxuan with a smile, ¡°Little Junior Brother, you¡¯ve performed quite well in Heavenly Edge Immortal City. Even cultivators at the Celestial Radiance stage couldn¡¯t stand against you. It seems you possess even more potential than Junior Brother Zhao and I had imagined.¡± It was obvious that she had sensed their situation before her arrival. Jiang Chengxuan modestly responded to her praise, ¡°Senior Sister flatters me. I¡¯m far from being comparable to you. Moreover, we still need you to avenge us for this matter.¡± ¡°Hehe, Little Junior Brother, you really have a glib tongue.¡± Xie Xiangyao chuckled, playfully tapping Jiang Chengxuan, then her expression turned stern. ¡°But you¡¯re right. Do the deepsea nomads, demons, and the eldars really think they can repeatedly invade our city and just walk away without paying any price?¡± With that, she looked towards the horizon beyond Heavenly Edge Immortal City. ¡°Little Junior Brother, Hong Mei, and Junior Brother Wentao, wait here fora moment. I¡¯ll be right back.¡± Without waiting for their response, her figure flashed and vanished from their sight. At the same time. The retreating cultivators from the deepsea nomads, demons, and eldars hadn¡¯t yet reached their territories when they suddenly found themselves immobilized. This made Eldarian Sovereign Shadowless, Boyuan, Gussa, Black Dragon Warlock, and the others reveal extremely terrified expressions. An extremely terrifying thought suddenly appeared in their hearts. ¡°A Seethrough Almighty! It¡¯s a Seethrough Almighty!¡± (Seethrough-Previously referred to as Profound Mystery.) This was because only those in the Profound Mystery stage had the ability to immobilize all of us in place. ¡°Heh, quite the speedy retreat,¡± Xie Xiangyao commented as she suddenly appeared in front of Boyuan, Eldarian Sovereign Shadowless, Gussa, and Black Dragon Warlock. Their expressions turned ashen at the sight of her, recognizing the formidable opponent they now faced. Xie Xiangyao didn¡¯t waste her breath on them. She stared at Boyuan and Eldarian Sovereign Shadowless and said indifferently, ¡°Tell me, why do you insist on attacking the Heavenly Edge Immortal City? According to what I know, the area where the Heavenly Edge Immortal City is located should not be of any value to you. Your repeated attacks on the Heavenly Edge Immortal City are not in line with your style.¡± Her words made Boyuan and Eldarian Sovereign Shadowless¡¯s pupils constrict. They did not expect their careful actions to still draw significant attention from the Haoran Sect. They had hoped to avoid alerting Haoran Sect¡¯s high-level powers by not deploying Seethrough cultivators. However, even so, the Haoran Sect still sent a Seethrough cultivator. This made them instantly feel that this matter was probably going to lead to something worse. How could their subtle reactions escape Xie Xiangyao? Almost in an instant, she sensed the abnormality of the few of them. This made her eyes narrow. ¡°It seems there indeed might be an issue either with Heavenly Edge Immortal City itself or its vicinity.¡± As she spoke, ignoring the terrified expressions of Boyuan and Eldarian Sovereign Shadowless, she waved her hand, causing them and their cohorts to disintegrate like weathered rock, erasing their essence from both the spiritual and the most minute physical levels. Even though they had already fused their Primordial Spirit into this world, they could not escape the fate of death. Whoosh¡ª With a flick of her hand, Xie Xiangyao collected the storage rings dropped by them and returned to the city. ¡°How did it go, Senior Sister?¡± Jiang Chengxuan, Hong Mei, and Wen Tao immediately inquired upon her return. Xie Xiangyao nodded at them, ¡°I¡¯ve dealt with those leading Celestial Radiance stage cultivators. But right now, that¡¯s not the most important matter.¡± ¡°Not the most important matter?¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and the others were momentarily taken aback. Xie Xiangyao confirmed with a nod. ¡°Indeed, based on my speculation, our city, or rather, the area surrounding our city, may be hiding secrets unknown to us,¡± Xie Xiangyao elaborated. ¡°Really? There¡¯s such a thing?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and the others were slightly stunned by this revelation. This immediately made them think of the abnormal actions of the deepsea nomads and demons over the years. Logically speaking, if they intended to attack a human city, they shouldn¡¯t have focused solely on Heavenly Edge Immortal City. Carefully considering the enemy¡¯s actions from the beginning, there indeed seemed to be something wrong. If the deepsea nomads, demons, and even the eldars had access to some unknown information, all their actions would suddenly make sense. ¡± I will be residing in Heavenly Edge Immortal City for the time being,¡± Xie Xiangyao continued. ¡°I will also send a message to our sect, asking them to dispatch some experts skilled in investigation. If there truly are any secrets hidden in or around the city, we should be able to uncover them sooner.¡± The response from the Haoran Sect was swift. Just two days after Xie Xiangyao sent her message, several cultivators skilled in investigations from the Haoran Sect arrived. All of them were at the Void Returning Realm. Among them was a middle-aged male cultivator named Fang Haoran. Like Xie Xiangyao, he had reached the Seethrough stage. As soon as they met, Xie Xiangyao said, ¡°So it¡¯s Senior Brother Fang leading the team. With you here, we should be able to uncover any secrets hidden in or around Heavenly Edge Immortal City.¡± ¡°Hehe, thank you for your praise, Junior Sister.¡± Fang Haoran smiled and shook his head. 111 can only say I¡¯ 11 do my best. The final outcome will depend on our investigation.¡± Chapter 770 - Chapter 770: Discovery of the Small World, Arrival of the Chapter 770: Discovery of the Small World, Arrival of the Dao Integration Holy Lord Translator: Henyee Translations I Editor: Henyee Translations During their conversation, Fang Haoran, along with his team, began a meticulous investigation around Heavenly Edge Immortal City. Days passed without any significant findings until several days later, Fang Haoran approached Xie Xiangyao with a serious demeanor. Xie Xiangyao immediately sensed that something was wrong and quickly asked, ¡°Senior Brother Fang, have you discovered something?¡± Fang Haoran nodded affirmatively, ¡°Yes, we¡¯ve stumbled upon something quite extraordinary. ¡°Huh?¡± Xie Xiangyao¡¯s eyes sharpened. She knew that given Fang Haoran¡¯s experience, if he deemed something significant, it indeed must be. ¡°Can you elaborate on what it is?¡± she inquired. With a grave expression, Fang Haoran revealed, ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, this area might be connected to a small world.¡± ¡°What? Connected to a small world?¡± Xie Xiangyao¡¯s expression changed dramatically. She knew very well what Fang Haoran¡¯s words meant. A small world represented vast resources, something no sect or family could afford to overlook. ¡°Besides¡­¡± Fang Haoran added, ¡°I suspect this small world might be one that¡¯s yet to be explored.¡± If that were the case, the significance and value of this location would escalate even further. Xie Xiangyao now fully grasped the importance of this discovery. No wonder the deepsea nomads, demons, and eldars had repeatedly attempted to attack Heavenly Edge Immortal City. They likely had prior knowledge of this secret. ¡°Junior Sister Xie, I¡¯ve already sent a message back to the sect regarding this matter. It would not take long for a Supreme Elder¡¯s avatar to rush over from the sect. Before that, no matter what, we have to ensure that this city does not fall. Hearing Fang Haoran¡¯s words, Xie Xiangyao knew the seriousness of this matter. She nodded. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. In the following period of time, I¡¯ll keep a close eye on the surroundings. If I discover anything abnormal, I will definitely inform everyone immediately.¡± ¡°Yes, please.¡± Fang Haoran nodded affirmatively, ¡°In order to ensure that nothing goes wrong with our investigation, I still need to continue deducing and monitoring the situation of that small world.¡¯ Some time later. Jiang Chengxuan had already learned the secret of this place from his senior sister. Xie Xiangyao only told him about this. She did not even mention it to Wen Tao. After all, the fewer people who knew about this, the better. The reason why she told Jiang Chengxuan was because they were under the same Shifu. ¡°Junior Brother, it¡¯s fine if nothing happens in the following period of time. But once something happens, it will definitely be very troublesome.¡± Xie Xiangyao looked at Jiang Chengxuan and said with a rare solemn expression, ¡°Moreover, if that really happens, I probably won¡¯t have much energy to pay attention to you. At that time, you need to protect yourself, understand?¡± ¡°Yes, I understand, Senior Sister.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. Just like that, a few days passed quickly. Just as Jiang Chengxuan, Xie Xiangyao, Fang Haoran, and the others were waiting nervously, outside the Heavenly Edge Immortal City. A blurry figure suddenly flashed. In the next moment, that figure arrived in front of Jiang Chengxuan and the others. Everyone was shocked. Fortunately, Xie Xiangyao reacted quickly and immediately bowed. ¡°Greetings, Martial Uncle He.¡± The person who appeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan and the others was an incomparably burly man. He was more than two meters tall. Standing there, he was like an iron tower, giving off an invisible pressure. This person was the other Dao Integration Holy Lord in the Haoran Sect besides the Sect Master, Xue Ping, and Qin Shenwu. His name was He Zhanping. It was said that this person¡¯s Qi and body had both reached the Dao Integration level. Seeing Xie Xiangyao and the others, a smile appeared on his fierce face. He first nodded at Xie Xiangyao. ¡°Martial Niece Xie, it¡¯s been a long time since we last met. It seems like your cultivation has improved again.¡± With that, he turned to the others and said, ¡°Alright, from today onwards, I will personally guard this city. Jiang Chengxuan and the others had all heard of He Zhanping¡¯s name. When they heard He Zhanping say that he would personally guard this city from now on, they could not help but feel surprised. Especially WenTaoandHong Mei. The two of them did not know that this Heavenly Edge Immortal City was connected to a small world. Thus, they were the most shocked by He Zhanping¡¯s decision. They wondered what could possibly warrant the attention of a Dao Integration Holy Lord from their Haoran Sect to personally oversee the city. Even though it was just an avatar of He Zhanping that had arrived, the presence of an avatar of a Dao Integration Holy Lord was no small matter. Such power could dominate all beneath the Dao Integration. However, He Zhanping did not elaborate on his reasons and after giving some instructions, allowed everyone except Xie Xiangyao and Fang Haoran to leave. A short while later, Xie Xiangyao and Fang Haoran left He Zhanping s place. Xie Xiangyao immediately found Jiang Chengxuan and said, ¡°Little Junior Brother, you don¡¯t have to stay in the city for the rest of the time. Let¡¯s go together.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was obviously surprised. It had to be known that guarding the Heavenly Edge Immortal City was a mission given to him by the sect. Was it really a good idea for him to leave just like that? As if reading Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind, Xie Xiangyao couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. The situation is special now. Even if you leave halfway, it will be considered as completing your mission. Moreover, you¡¯re not the only one who¡¯s leaving. Including Wen Tao, Hong Mei, and the others. They would leave early one after another. After that, there will naturally be others to take over your mission.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Jiang Chengxuan was relieved to hear that. He did not reject Xie Xiangyao¡¯s suggestion. Soon, he left the Heavenly Edge Immortal City with her, He Zhanping, Wen Tao, Hong Mei, and the others. ¡°Senior Sister, are we going back to the sect now?¡± After leaving the Heavenly Edge Immortal City, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but look at Xie Xiangyao. ¡°Yes.¡± Xie Xiangyao nodded. ¡°I have other things to do later, so I¡¯ll bring you back to the sect first. What you want to do next, whether you want to continue accepting missions or something else, it¡¯s up to you.¡± Chapter 771 - Chapter 771: Arriving at Thunderclap Valley Chapter 771: Arriving at Thunderclap Valley Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Xie Xiangyao was fast. Before long, they arrived at the Teleportation Array near the Haoran Sect. A short while later, Jiang Chengxuan and Xie Xiangyao were already standing inside the Haoran Sect¡¯s mountain gate. ¡°Little Junior Brother, you should head to the Elders¡¯ Hall to submit your mission. I have other matters to attend to, so I won¡¯t be joining you for now,¡± Xie Xiangyao instructed. ¡°Alright!¡± Soon after, the sibling disciples went their separate ways. After completing his mission submission at the Elders¡¯ Hall, Jiang Chengxuan received a significant amount of contribution points. He then made a brief stop at his own Cloud Mist Peak before deciding to visit Shen Ruyan in Thunderclap Valley to check on her current situation. Although they had been in contact periodically over the years, it had been several hundred years since they last met in person. Jiang Chengxuan still wanted to go over and see her. Quickly, Jiang Chengxuan left the mountain gate of the Haoran Sect and headed towards Thunderclap Valley. The entrance to Thunderclap Valley was located in a canyon constantly ravaged by thunder and lightning. Upon his arrival, Jiang Chengxuan recognized a familiar face standing at the gate. It was Yao Anrui, who had entered the Thousand River Secret Realm with them that day. Seeing Jiang Chengxuan, Yao Anrui initially showed surprise, then, as if realizing something, she greeted him with a smile, ¡°Senior Brother Jiang, what brings you to Thunderclap Valley? Are you here to see Senior Sister Shen?¡± ¡°Yes, is Ruyan currently in the valley?¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded. ¡°Senior Sister Shen is indeed inside the valley. However, I¡¯m afraid she might not be able to meet you right now,¡± Yao Anrui explained. ¡°Huh?¡± Jiang Chengxuan looked puzzled. Yao Anrui clarified, ¡°Don¡¯t misunderstand, Senior Brother Jiang. The reason Senior Sister Shen can¡¯t meet you is that she¡¯s currently receiving an inheritance from Thunderclap Valley, which requires some time.¡± ¡°I see. No wonder she hasn¡¯t replied to my messages,¡± Jiang Chengxuan realized. Yao Anrui continued, ¡°But I guess Senior Shen Sister should be nearing the end of her seclusion. If Senior Brother Jiang doesn¡¯t mind, why don¡¯t I take you inside? In a few days, Sister Shen might come out of her seclusion.¡± ¡°That sounds good,¡± Jiang Chengxuan agreed. ¡°Then I¡¯ll have to trouble Junior Sister Yao.¡± ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s no trouble at all. After all, during our time in the Thousand River Secret Realm, I received a lot of care from you and the others,¡± Yao Anrui replied as she led Jiang Chengxuan through the gates of Thunderclap Valley. ¡°Brother Jiang, this is our Reception Peak. You can choose any cave abode here to stay in. If you need anything, just let me know, and I¡¯ll arrange for it to be delivered to you.¡± Some time later. As Jiang Chengxuan was settling in at the Reception Peak, he suddenly looked up to see someone appearing before him. Surprised, he quickly bowed and said, ¡°Junior greets Martial Uncle Yun.¡± ¡°Hehe, Martial Nephew Jiang, there¡¯s no need to be so polite.¡± It was the Valley Master of Thunderclap Valley, Yun Yizhen. At this moment, he looked at Jiang Chengxuan and said, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you tell me before coming to the Thunderclap Valley? Aren¡¯t you treating me like an outsider?¡± Jiang Chengxuan found it hard to respond to such a question. Who was Yun Yizhen? Even if the two sects had a close relationship and his Dao companion was a personal disciple of Yun Yizhen, he, Jiang Chengxuan, would still be a junior. It was acceptable to tell Shen Ruyan in advance, but was it really appropriate to tell Yun Yizhen? Fortunately, Yun Yizhen did not say much on this topic. He continued, ¡°Speaking of which, I haven¡¯t congratulated you on successfully advancing to Void Returning. Oh right, Ruyan is currently receiving an inheritance. If nothing unexpected happened, she should be able to come out of seclusion in two days. When the time comes, you guys can go out for a walk together. You can explore the vicinity of Thunderclap Valley and the various markets. ¡°Yes, Martial Uncle Yun.¡± ¡°As I said, there¡¯s no need to be so formal with me. If there¡¯s anything you need, just speak to Yao Anrui, who brought you here. I won¡¯t be staying here any longer.¡± With that, Yun Yizhen did not wait for Jiang Chengxuan to react and disappeared from the Reception Peak. Two days passed quickly. When the Dharmic power in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body completed a cycle, a beautiful figure suddenly appeared in front of him. Who else could it be but Shen Ruyan? ¡°Ruyan.¡± Jiang Chengxuan was pleasantly surprised. Shen Ruyan was also smiling. ¡°Husband, I just came out of seclusion and heard that you came to the Thunderclap Valley. How was it? Have you been waiting for long?¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and shook his head. ¡°No, it¡¯s just two days. ¡°By the way, Ruyan, how are you now?¡± It could be seen that Shen Ruyan had already broken through to Void Returning. Moreover, it was not the early Dharma Form stage. The couple immediately started chatting at the Reception Peak. Through the exchange, the couple had a clear understanding of their experiences during this period of time. All in all, their cultivation went quite smoothly. Of course. This was only the Dharma Form stage. If they were at the Celestial Radiance stage, cultivation would not be as easy. Many resources and opportunities needed to be fought for by them. ¡°By the way, husband, this is your first time coming to the Thunderclap Valley. Why don¡¯t you let me show you around? After this, let¡¯s go out together and travel around. How about that?¡± Jiang Chengxuan naturally wouldn¡¯t reject his wife¡¯s suggestion. Soon, he followed Shen Ruyan around the Thunderclap Valley. Along the way, he met many cultivators from Thunderclap Valley. After they left Thunderclap Valley, Shen Ruyan smiled and said to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°Husband, I heard that there¡¯s going to be a grand event in the Myriad Daos Immortal City under the Divine Shadow Gate. Why don¡¯t we go over and take a look? Perhaps we¡¯ll gain something.¡± ¡°Myriad Daos Immortal City?¡± Jiang Chengxuan had heard of the place Shen Ruyan mentioned. Moreover, he had also heard that there would be a super large-scale auction in the Myriad Daos Immortal City recently. It was indeed a good choice to go over now. Without hesitation, the couple immediately headed in the direction of the Myriad Daos Immortal City. Myriad Daos Immortal City. As one of the huge cities under the jurisdiction of the Divine Shadow Gate, There were countless cultivators who came here every day. Not long after the news of the super large-scale auction was released, more and more people swarmed over. When Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan arrived together, they saw a crowded scene. Chapter 772 - Chapter 772: Myriad Daos Auction Chapter 772: Myriad Daos Auction Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After wandering around Myriad Daos Immortal City for several days, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan discovered that, as expected of a large city under the jurisdiction of an overlord sect, the resources and items available here were incredibly vast. Even for their current needs, there were plenty of useful items. However, what they were most looking forward to was the auction taking place in the city. According to their calculations, the auction day seemed to be today. Without hesitation, the couple quickly made their way to the auction at Myriad Daos Immortal City. Upon their arrival, they were greeted by attendants. When the attendants discovered that both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were Void Returning cultivators, they were immediately led to a special area. At this moment. The entire auction venue was packed with tens of thousands of cultivators. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan casually scanned the crowd, seeing a sea of people. And as time passed, more and more cultivators arrived at the venue. After waiting for about half a day, the auction at Myriad Daos Immortal City finally officially began. A white-browed elder stepped onto the auction stage. As soon as he arrived, he emitted an extremely powerful aura, revealing him to be a cultivator of the Seethrough stage. He glanced around the audience, then, with a smile, addressed the crowd, First of all, welcome fellow Daoists to our auction. I believe everyone is familiar with the rules. Without further ado, let¡¯s proceed to our first auction item.¡± With that, a jade bottle appeared on the table in front of him. ¡°This first item is a Delusion Reflecting Pill, which can help cultivators eliminate delusions and illuminate the truth. It is an indispensable pill for Dharma Form stage cultivators breaking through to the Celestial Radiance stage, capable of increasing your success rate by about 20%. The starting price for this pill is 1,000 Heavenly Crystals, with each bid increment not to be less than 100 Heavenly Crystals.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were both somewhat surprised. They had not expected that the auction at Myriad Daos Immortal City would start with such a valuable item. The Delusion Reflecting Pill, a medicine that holds an irresistible allure for most Void Returning cultivators, might also be needed by them when attempting to break through to the Celestial Radiance stage in the future. ¡°1,300 Heavenly Crystals!¡± ¡°1,800 Heavenly Crystals!¡± ¡°2,300 Heavenly Crystals!¡± ¡°3,000 Heavenly Crystals! In just a short moment, the price of the Delusion Reflecting Pill was raised to 3,000 Heavenly Crystals and continued to slowly climb. ¡°3,200 Heavenly Crystals!¡± ¡°3,500 Heavenly Crystals!¡± ¡°3,8oo Heavenly Crystals!¡± It was only when the price reached 3,800 Heavenly Crystals that the bidding for the Delusion Reflecting Pill temporarily stopped. The white-browed elder then looked around and said, 3,800 Heaven Crystals. Is there anyone else who wants to bid higher than this? 3,800 Heavenly Crystals once, 3,800 Heavenly Crystals twice, 3,800 Heavenly Crystals thrice! Congratulations to the fellow Daoist who has won this Delusion Reflecting Next was a fist-sized piece of Contemplation Firestone, a top-tier Level 7 refining material which sold for nearly 2,000 Heavenly Crystals. Following that, a Level 7 talisman capable of shielding against curse killings was auctioned, also nearing the 2,000 Heavenly Crystals mark. For three full days, many treasures were successively brought out on the auction stage. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt they had broadened their horizons significantly. Despite being members of a super sect and having knowledge of many treasures, there were still many items at the auction they had never seen or heard of before. Next, this item up for auction is something many of you may be interested ta,¡±the white-browed elder said with a grin as he took out an item. It was a sword shimmering with the color of glaze. ¡°As many of you might have guessed, this item is indeed a Spiritual Treasure and it is a mid-grade.¡± It¡¯S well known in the Spiritual Realm that Spiritual Treasures are categorized into several grades: low, mid, top, and peak Spiritual Treasures. The Furious Dragon Tower used by Black Dragon Warlock in the attack on Heavenly Edge Immortal City was a low-grade Spiritual Treasure, and it was their clan¡¯s heritage Spiritual Treasure. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Sword of Extinction was a Spiritual Treasure between mid and top grades. Its power was higher than ordinary mid-grade Spiritual Treasures, but it was slightly inferior to high-grade Spiritual Treasures. The Spiritual Treasure nowpresented by the white-browed elder was a mid- grade Spiritual Treasure. The starting bid for this Spiritual Treasure is 2,000 Heavenly Crystals, with each increment no less than too Heavenly Crystals.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan turned to look at Shen Ruyan and said, ¡°Ruyan, do you already have a Spiritual Treasure?¡± Shen Ruyan smiled and nodded. ¡°Yes, when I broke through to Void Returning, my Shifu had already given me a Spiritual Treasure. It¡¯s a Chaos Origin Divine Jade.¡± As she spoke, she looked at the Spiritual Treasure flying sword on the auction stage and said with a smile, ¡°Husband, you don¡¯t have to worry about me. Although that flying sword Spiritual Treasure is good, I don¡¯t think it¡¯s suitable foryou and me. Of course, if the price is acceptable, we might as well try bidding.¡± While they were speaking, the price of the flying sword had already been raised to 3,700 Heavenly Crystals and was still climbing rapidly. ¡°4,000 Heavenly Crystals!¡± ¡°4,400 Heavenly Crystals!¡± ¡°4,800 Heavenly Crystals!¡± ¡°5,000 Heavenly Crystals!¡± At this point, the price of the flying sword had reached 5,200 Heavenly Crystals. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan extinguished their thoughts of bidding. The price was clearly too high for them. Instead of spending money on a Spiritual Treasure that wasn¡¯t particularly suitable for them, they preferred to save their Heavenly Crystals for something more suitable later on. In the end, the flying sword was sold for 5,500 Heavenly Crystals to a cultivator in the Celestial Radiance stage. Just like that. As time passed, the auction was clearly nearing its end. The treasures brought out by the white-browed elder were becoming increasingly valuable, with many items fiercely contested by several powerful beings at the Seethrough stage. Next, this item is the finale of our auction. Many of you may have heard some information about it before coming here. Without further ado, the final item is not just any item, but a treasure capable of blocking heavenly tribulation, a Tribulation Transcending Treasure!¡± Chapter 773 - Chapter 773: Final Item, Tribulation Transcending Chapter 773: Final Item, Tribulation Transcending Treasure Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing the name ¡°Tribulation Transcending Treasure,¡± Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and many other cultivators who were unaware of such information, were all visibly shaken. ¡°Tribulation Transcending Treasure? It¡¯s actually a Tribulation Transcending Treasure!¡± Many faces revealed excitement. Clearly, everyone understood just how rare and precious a Tribulation Transcending Treasure was in the Spiritual World. It¡¯s something that every Void Returning cultivator desperately needed. It¡¯s not an exaggeration to say that sometimes, a Tribulation Transcending Treasure could mean the difference between life and death. After all, not every Void Returning cultivator could confidently overcome every heavenly tribulation, making these treasures incredibly important. ¡°Everyone¡­¡± The white-browed elder continued, ¡°For this auction¡¯s finale, we have prepared three Tribulation Transcending Treasures. These three treasures will be auctioned off in three separate rounds. So. If you¡¯re lucky enough, you still have a fairly good chance.¡± As he spoke, the elder took out a crimson-colored jade stone and continued, ¡°Many of you may recognize this first Tribulation Transcending Treasure. It¡¯s the commonly used Red Cloud Crystal, capable of helping cultivators in the Dharma Form stage and Celestial Radiance stage withstand one heavenly tribulation. Of course, this is under the assumption that you haven¡¯t used it before.¡± In the Spiritual World, any Tribulation Transcending Treasure could only be used once. For instance, if you had previously used the Red Cloud Crystal to withstand a heavenly tribulation, you could not use it again for the next tribulation. Even if you did, it would have no effect. You must find a different Tribulation Transcending Treasure to withstand the next tribulation. Naturally, many think, ¡°If I can keep finding different Tribulation Transcending Treasures, can I avoid the tribulation indefinitely and live forever?¡± Yes. In theory, that was right. But the problem was, how rare were Tribulation Transcending Treasures? What made you think you could keep finding different ones? For ordinary Void Returning cultivators, obtaining one Tribulation Transcending Treasure in their lifetime was already quite an achievement. Hoping for a second, third, or even more? That was unllikely. It did not make sense either. Even if you belonged to a super sect or an overlord sect, it¡¯s impossible to continuously obtain Tribulation Transcending Treasures. It was already very impressive to have three or four. So. When the white-browed elder presented the first Tribulation Transcending Treasure, the Red Cloud Crystal, it immediately sparked a bidding war among all attendees. Even though it¡¯s a relatively common Tribulation Transcending Treasure, the competition was fierce. ¡°3,000 Heavenly Crystals! ¡°4,000 Heavenly Crystals!¡± ¡°5,000 Heavenly Crystals!¡± ¡°6,000 Heavenly Crystals!¡± In just a short moment, the price of the Red Cloud Crystal was raised to 6,000 Heavenly Crystals, and it continued to climb rapidly. ¡°7,000 Heavenly Crystals!¡± ¡°8,000 Heavenly Crystals!¡± ¡°9,000 Heavenly Crystals!¡± In no time, the price of the Red Cloud Crystal reached 9,000 Heavenly Crystals. It was only at this point that the bidding started to slow down. Eventually, a cultivator in the Celestial Radiance stage secured the Red Cloud Crystal for 9,700 Heavenly Crystals. When the second Tribulation Transcending Treasure was introduced, the atmosphere became even more intense. This was a relatively rare and precious treasure known as the Azure Mystery Pearl, which sold for 14,000 Heavenly Crystals. The final Tribulation Transcending Treasure, named the Tribulation Severing Finger, resembling a human finger bone, fetched an even higher price of 23,000 Heavenly Crystals¡ªmore than double the starting bid of the Red Cloud Crystal. With this, the auction came to a close. Though Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not purchase anything, the experience and insight they gained from attending were invaluable. Leaving the auction, they headed to the location of the ongoing Dao Discussion Conference, which was held back-to-back with the auction. So. By the time Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan arrived at the Dao Discussion Conference, it had just begun. The conference was divided into several areas, with the highest being reserved for Void Returning cultivators like themselves. Next was the area for cultivators in Soul Formation, followed by areas for cultivators below Soul Formation. At this moment. At the Dao Discussion Conference, a Seethrough stage powerhouse from the Divine Shadow Gate was elucidating his insights on cultivation and the Dao. His discourse, though not overly specific, provided Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan with illuminating concepts and perspectives. The conference featured not just one or two speakers but included several Seethrough stage powerhouses from various forces, each sharing their knowledge. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were particularly intrigued by the discourse on the Dao of Cause and Effect. This principle, as explained by one of the Seethrough speakers, permeated all of cultivation and the myriad worlds, representing an eternal and unchanging law. A seed¡¯s growth, flowering, and fruiting depend on various factors. It could only achieve its final form when all these factors¡ªsoil, water, sunlight, energy¡ªwere present. If any one of them was missing, it had the possibility of dying midway. Similarly, a cultivator¡¯s progress hinged on the accumulation of numerous positive causes. Only when all kinds of good causes were on you would you have the possibility of advancing. Furthermore, there were many changes. Any change in cause could lead to many different outcomes. In addition to the Dao of Cause and Effect, the speakers covered other Daos, including the Dao of Yin and Yang, the Dao of Slaughter, and the Dao of Life, among others. After the conference, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan explored other areas of the Myriad Daos Immortal City. Unbeknownst to them, as they were planning to leave the city, two cultivators arrived at the entrance of a luxurious cave abode. As the door opened, a man clad in a dark blue Daoist robe looked at the newcomers calmly. The two cultivators bowed respectfully. ¡°Greetings, Senior Brother Gui Ming.¡± ¡°Um.¡± The man they called Senior Brother Gui Ming nodded. ¡°Why are you looking for me?¡± Chapter 774 - Chapter 774: Mother of Thunder Dharma Form Chapter 774: Mother of Thunder Dharma Form Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing this, the two cultivators immediately said: ¡°Senior Brother Guiming, we found Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan from the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Upon hearing these two names, Senior Brother Gui Ming¡¯s originally calm expression immediately turned sharp. He quickly stood up from the futon and looked at the two people in front of him. ¡°Are you sure you didn¡¯t see wrongly?¡± The two of them nodded. ¡°We can guarantee that we¡¯re not mistaken. Moreover, we suspect that the two of them are very likely to leave the Myriad Daos Immortal City.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go. Take me there.¡± Senior Brother Gui Ming immediately said. ¡°Since I¡¯ve encountered them this time, I can¡¯t let them escape no matter what.¡± The two cultivators immediately agreed. Then, the three of them chased after Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had already arrived at the city gate. The couple did not stay here for long. Soon, they left the city gate together. Right now, they didn¡¯t have any specific place to go. So. After they left the Myriad Daos Immortal City, they flew along the path ahead. They were prepared to take a good look at this world together. At the same time. After leaving the cave abode, the three of them quickly searched for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan in the same area. After a while, they learned from some cultivators that the couple had already left the Myriad Daos Immortal City. This caused the expressions of Senior Brother Gui Ming and the other two to change slightly. Without much hesitation, the three of them left the Myriad Daos Immortal City and chased after Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Huh?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who were flying along the path ahead, suddenly sensed the Dharmic power fluctuations behind them. They couldn t help but look at each other. Both of them knew very well that there was a deep malice from the Dharmic power fluctuations behind them. Needless to say, the comers were definitely not well-intentioned. At that moment, the couple immediately stopped and turned to lookbehind them. There. Three figures were rapidly approaching. ¡°Hmm? Who is that?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes narrowed. Because they recognized among those three people, a cultivator who had surpassed the Dharma Form stage. It was Senior Brother Gui Ming. This person was actually a Celestial Radiance stage cultivator. Moreover, judging from the clothes he was wearing, The other party¡¯s identity was already very obvious. He was from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect. The couple really did not expect that they would encounter someone from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect on their trip. At this moment. Gui Ming and the other two had already approached Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. The three of them did not hide their malice at all. in an instant, the three of them surrounded Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan in three different directions. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°I was wondering who it was. So it¡¯s someone from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect. Why? Are you planning to bury me here.¡± A bearded man beside Senior Brother Gui Ming could not help but sneer. ¡°So what if I am? Do you think you can leave today?¡± As he spoke, he and the other long-haired man attacked Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan without hesitation. In an instant, two dazzling lights flashed in the sky. Two Dharma treasures, one awl and one saber, were attacking Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. At the same time. Behind the bearded man and the long-haired man. Two thousand-foot-tall Dharma Forms also condensed. Boom! Boom! The horrifying power slammed toward Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Hmph!¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan merely snorted. In the next moment, two rays of light rushed out from above the couple¡¯s heads. A ray of five-colored light appeared. As for the other light, it was filled with endless lightning. There was a loud bang. The two treasures, one awl and one saber, flew back first. The five-colored light and blinding lightning instantly pierced through the two Dharma Forms, opening a huge hole in their huge Dharma Form bodies. ¡°How dare you!¡± Seeing this, Senior Brother Gui Ming, who was on the other side, suddenly had a cold look in his eyes. With a flicker, he vanished from sight, only to reappear as a towering colossus, a titan among men, wielding unimaginable power that swept aside the attacks of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan with ease. Swoosh¡­ Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were sent reeling, their forms tracing arcs in the air as they struggled to regain their footing, leaving behind ghostly trails of their passage. Buzz! At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s form surged upwards, towering to three hundred feet in height. The scene of stars shattering suddenly flashed across the sky. Then, with a thunderous roar, a colossal palm descended from the heavens, bearing down upon Senior Brother Gui Ming with unstoppable force. It was his physical divine power, Shattering the Celestial Bodies. ¡°Huh?¡± Senior Brother Gui Ming¡¯s gaze narrowed imperceptibly as he sensed the impending threat. In response, torrents of water erupted from his body. Splash! Splash! Splash! The entire huge Dharma Form instantly turned into an ocean. In the blink of an eye, Jiang Chengxuan was drowned. This was Senior Brother Gui Ming¡¯s Oceanic Dharma Form, a force of nature that brooked no resistance. Being enveloped by such an attack, no matter how strong Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s physical strength was, he could forget about unleashing any power. The bearded man and the long-haired man could not help but reveal confident expressions. Crackle¡ª However, right at that moment, behind Shen Ruyan¡­ A majestic figure that was like the thunder mother of the Heavenly Court suddenly erupted with incomparably powerful lightning. With a swish, the figure rushed straight into the sea. Rumble! One could clearly see that large amounts of seawater were being evaporated by endless lightning. The bearded man and the long-haired man widened their eyes. ¡°This¡­ this is the legendary Mother of Thunder Dharma Form?¡± The two of them immediately looked at Senior Brother Gui Ming. At this moment, his eyes were also filled with shock. This was because no one knew better than him how difficult it was for a cultivator who cultivated lightning-element cultivation techniques to refine this Mother of Thunder Dharma Form. Most importantly, such a Dharma Form was the nemesis of a water-elemental Dharma Form like him. Not to mention that he was also facing a guy who was a master of physical strength. BOOM! Right at this moment, a loud explosion suddenly resounded in the ears of senior brother Gui Ming and the others. Ahuge palm stretched out from the vast sea. Moreover, with a single strike, it shattered large amounts of seawater. Chapter 776 - Chapter 776: Map, Mount Dao Spirit Chapter 776: Map, Mount Dao Spirit Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations But in that brief moment of delay, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s ¡°Years¡± water divine power had already descended straight onto Senior Brother Gui Ming. In an instant, the Great Spatial Shift Talisman that had originally appeared in his hand returned to his storage ring. ¡°Is this¡­ time reversal?¡± Senior Brother Gui Ming felt another wave of shock. Following the Five-Colored Divine Light, Senior Brother Gui Ming discovered yet another remarkable divine power from Jiang Chengxuan-a time divine power derived from water manipulation, ¡°Years.¡± Although this divine power still seemed quite immature, under normal circumstances, it would be challenging to inflict fatal damage on a cultivator of the same realm. However, its ability to reverse time could prove crucial at the most critical moments¡ªjust like now. Senior Brother Gui Ming realized that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan wouldn¡¯t give him another chance to retrieve the Great Spatial Shift Talisman from his storage Ring. Rumble! At that moment, a flash of five-colored lightning streaked across the sky. It was one of Shen Ruyan¡¯s most powerful divine powers, the ¡°Great Five Elements Divine Thunder.¡± BOOM! In an instant, Senior Brother Gui Ming¡¯s body was engulfed by the endless thunder. At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan wielded the Sword of Extinction, emanating an aura of inexorable destruction. Swoosh! The Sword of Extinction instantly turned into a black stream of light and stabbed into Senior Brother Gui Ming¡¯s body. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± At this moment, Senior Brother Gui Ming finally let out a terrified cry. That was because he could clearly feel his vitality rapidly fading under the onslaught of Shen Ruyan¡¯s Great Five Elements Divine Thunder and Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Sword of Extinction, rendering him unable to rely on the undying ability granted by the Celestial Radiance stage. This was the destruction on the level of the Primordial Spirit and soul. My Five Elements Heavenly Sect will definitely not let you off!¡± With Senior Brother Gui Ming¡¯s indignant roar, his Primordial Spirit and physical body were gradually eroded away by the dual onslaught of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, ultimately returning to nothingness. Whoosh- Putting away their storage rings, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t linger in the area for long. Their figures soon disappeared into the sky. After a while. Other cultivators who sensed the disturbance began to investigate. As they detected the residual fluctuations of Dharmic power in the air, their expressions changed dramatically. ¡°An upheaval of Void Returning-level battle just occurred here! And judging from the remnants of Dharmic power, it seems that a Void Returning Divine Lord has fallen. Perhaps even more than one!¡± Quick, let¡¯s go! We must report this to the city!¡± At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan landed on a secluded and uninhabited mountain peak. The two of them immediately took out the storage rings of Senior Brother Gui Ming and the others. After spending nearly half a day erasing the Primordial Spirit imprints from the rings, they quickly inspected the contents. It turned out that the trio had amassed quite a wealth, particularly Senior Brother Gui Ming. He possessed nearly ten thousand Heavenly Crystals, along with various pills, treasures, ores, and other valuable items. Most importantly, they had also discovered a tribulation-averting item in Senior Brother Gui Ming¡¯s storage ring called the Wood Essence Bead, likely worth more than the Red Cloud Crystal, valued at around thirteen thousand Heavenly Crystals. But what piqued their interest the most was a map made from an unknown material. The marked location seemed quite distant from their current position-an area called Mount Dao Spirit. It was called Mount Dao Spirit. However, what lay within that place remained a mystery. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but feel curious. Especially since they discovered that the map was stored within extremely precious Jade Marrow. The fact that such a valuable item was used to store the map hinted at its significance. ¡°How is it? Husband, should we follow the markings on the map and head to Mount Spirit Dao to take a look?¡± Shen Ruyan looked at Jiang Chengxuan and asked. Jiang Chengxuan thought for a moment and nodded. ¡°Sure. In any case, we don¡¯t have a place to go for now. However, before that, I¡¯m afraid we have to discard the other things on these people.¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan raised his hand and threw out the storage rings of Senior Brother Gui Ming and the other two, as well as some other items that might have been marked. Also, 111 keep hold of this map until we reach Mount Dao Spirit.¡± Jiang Chengxuan knew very well that if someone wanted to use this map to locate their whereabouts. If it were anyone else, even Shen Ruyan, it would be difficult to avoid being tracked down. However, if it were him, Jiang Chengxuan, It was not so easy to locate him. With his mastery of Heavenly Calculation Technique, he had considerable expertise in shielding himself from being detected. So. Keeping the map on him seemed like the safest option. As for why he discarded the belongings of Senior Brother Gui Ming and the others, it was just a precaution. Carrying too many related items would increase the risk of exposure. Even though Jiang Chengxuan wasn¡¯t afraid, it was better to err on the side of caution. Soon after, the couple left the secluded mountain peak, their figures disappearing into the distant horizon. Meanwhile, back at the Soul Tablet Hall of the Five Elements Heavenly Sect, a shocked disciple stared wide-eyed at the three shattered soul tablets in front of him, and the color on his face couldn¡¯t help but pale. ¡°Martial¡­ Martial Uncle Chen Feng, Martial Uncle Huang Teng, and Gui¡­ Martial Uncle Gui Ming¡¯s soul tablets were all shattered!¡± Clang! Clang! Clang! The sound of bells reverberated throughout the Five Elements Heavenly Sect, signaling the demise of elders. Whoosh whoosh whoosh- in an instant, all the elders above Void Returning who were still within the sect appeared in the Elders¡¯ Hall. Chapter 777 - Chapter 777: Arrival Chapter 777: Arrival Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The expressions on many faces were notably grave. They had not anticipated that three of their own Void Returning Divine Lords, including one who had reached the Celestial Radiance stage, would fall at the same time. If the fall of two cultivators in the Dharma Form stage was unexpected, then the demise of Senior Brother Gui Ming, who was in the Celestial Radiance stage, was outright shocking. What exactly had happened that could cause the simultaneous demise of three Void Returning Divine Lords? As everyone was speculating in their minds, suddenly, three exceptionally powerful presences appeared before everyone in the Elders¡¯ Hall. These three figures were none other than three mighty beings of the Seethrough stage. The Void Returning elders immediately stood up and bowed. ¡°Greetings, Senior Brothers!¡± The three Seethrough cultivators nodded. At that moment, one of the men clad in black spoke: ¡°We have a rough idea about the deaths of Junior Brother Gui Ming and the others. They likely perished in a conflict with others.¡± ¡°What? They died at the hands of other cultivators?¡± Upon hearing the man in black¡¯s words, all the elders present were taken aback and then filled with anger. ¡°Who could possess such audacity to slay the elders of our Five Elements Heavenly Sect?¡± ¡°We must find them and avenge Senior Brother Gui Ming and the others!¡± ¡°Yes, we must find the culprit and seek revenge for Senior Brother Gui Ming and the others!¡± Seeing the reaction of the elders present, the man in black simply raised his hand slightly. In an instant, the previously noisy Elders¡¯ Hall became quiet once again. The man in black continued, ¡°This matter, I will investigate the site of Junior Brother Gui Ming and the others¡¯ demise along with Senior Brother Lie Kong. Rest assured, their deaths will not be in vain. Since the other party had the courage to kill the elders of our Five Elements Heavenly Sect, they should also be prepared to face our wrath. That¡¯s all for now. Brothers and sisters, be extra cautious when you go out from now on. If you encounter any unpredictable dangers, prioritize your own safety above all.¡± After finishing, the man in black and the other two Seethrough powerhouses disappeared from the Elders¡¯ Hall. Some time later. The man in black and another man in a blue robe appeared at the site where Gui Ming and the others had fallen. ¡°Lie Kong, the task ahead now falls to you,¡± said the man in black, turning towards the man in the blue robe. The man in the blue robe nodded. Soon, it seemed as if the flow of time was swirling in his eyes. Scenes began to gradually emerge in his vision. However, just as these scenes reached their most critical point, something seemed to obstruct and abrupt him, causing the scenes to immediately start blurring. In the end, they began to shatter. The man in the blue robe let out a muffled grunt. The man in black immediately looked at him and asked, ¡°Lie Kong, did something happen?¡± The expression on the face of the man in the blue robe turned rather ugly as he nodded. ¡°The other party appears to have the ability to interfere with investigations and spying. When I traced back to the battle scenes, I encountered severe interference, which even caused some backlash against me.¡± ¡°What?¡± The pupils of the man in black instantly narrowed. He was fully aware of the implications of what the man in the blue robe had just said. Didn¡¯t this mean that with their ability, it was utterly impossible for them to find the murderer of Gui Ming and the other two right now? ¡°Let me try again,¡± said the man in the blue robe, clearly unwilling to give up. He began to trace back the scenes once more. Yet, the result was the same as before. When the scenes were traced back to the critical moment, they immediately began to shake violently and blur, preventing the man in the blue robe from seeing the contents clearly and even affecting his Primordial Spirit to some extent. ¡°Still no good?¡± The man in black obviously saw the outcome as well. The two exchanged a glance instinctively. ¡°We have no choice but to report this to the sect master or the supreme elders and ask them to conduct a comprehensive investigation,¡± said the man in the blue robe. ¡°Yes, it seems that¡¯s the only option left,¡± the man in black replied with a hint of helplessness. A few months later. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had traversed many distances, from the outskirts of the Myriad Dao Immortal City all the way to a towering ice mountain in the far north snow plains. This mountain, marked on the map as Mount Dao Spirit, was unexpectedly a majestic ice mountain. ¡°Who would have thought that this so-called Mount Dao Spirit would actually be such a towering ice mountain,¡± Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but exclaim, looking around at the harsh environment. Jiang Chengxuan also nodded slightly in agreement. ¡°I just wonder when exactly the Immortal Peak cave abode mentioned in the map will open. Do we have to keep waiting here?¡± Shen Ruyan thought for a moment and said, ¡°The environment around here might be harsh, but the Primordial Spiritual Qi is rich and relatively pure. How about we wait here for a few years? After that time, if the Immortal Peak cave abode appears, we can explore it. If it doesn¡¯t open, we can choose to leave. What do you think?¡± Shen Ruyan suggested. Jiang Chengxuan nodded at Shen Ruyan¡¯s words. ¡°Sure.¡± Thus, the couple set about carving out a temporary cave abode for themselves. And so, they waited, which indeed turned out to be several years. On this day. The couple was cultivating in their temporary cave abode when suddenly, several streaks of light flashed across the sky in the distance. Judging by their aura, they were also Void Returning Divine Lords. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately came out of their seclusion and went to the entrance of their temporary cave abode. Soon, those streaks of light landed not far from where Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan stood. Looking up, they saw several individuals dressed in the attire of the Qian family. Without a doubt, these individuals were from the super family, the Qian family. The cultivators of the Qian family had also seen Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. One of the Qian family¡¯s cultivators, a woman in a goose-yellow dress with an oval face and exquisitely beautiful features, stepped forward with a smile and greeted Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan: ¡°My name is Qian Mengchen of the Qian family. May I know how to address the two fellow daoists? You must also be here to enter the Immortal Peak cave abode, right?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s hearts skipped a beat. They exchanged glances. Shen Ruyan then smiled and replied, ¡°So, you are Fairy Mengchen of the Qian family. My name is Shen Ruyan, from the Thunderclap Valley, and this is my husband, Jiang Chengxuan, from the Haoran Sect.¡± Chapter 778 - Chapter 778: Cultivators of the Demonic Path Chapter 778: Cultivators of the Demonic Path Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°It¡¯s a pleasure to meet fellow daoists from the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley,¡± Qian Mengchen greeted politely with a fist salute. ¡°I hope that once we enter the Immortal Peak cave abode, if fate allows us to meet, we can support each other and collectively face the cultivators from other races.¡± ¡°Hm? Cultivators from other races?¡± Hearing Qian Mengchen¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were both slightly taken aback. Could it be that cultivators from other races will also come here? Qian Mengchen seemed to have noticed Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s confusion. She was surprised at first, but then she smiled and said, ¡°It seems this is your first visit to Mount Dao Spirit, right?¡± Without waiting for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to answer, Qian Mengchen continued: ¡°To be honest, our Celestial Floodgate Realm isn¡¯t the only place to have Mount Dao Spirit in the Spiritual Realm.¡± ¡°Not the only place?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were shocked again. From what they understood from Qian Mengchen¡¯s words, this Mount Dao Spirit appears to exist in multiple realms within the entire Spiritual Realm. This was very impressive. Which kind of mountain could be found across various parts of the Spiritual Realm? At least up to now, besides this Mount Dao Spirit, they had not heard of a second one. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Qian Mengchen nodded. ¡°Other than our Celestial Floodgate Realm, the Tianyao Realm led by the demons, the Tianling Realm led by the eldars, and the Changhai Realm led by the deepsea nomads all have this Mount Dao Spirit. Every time the Immortal Peak cave abode opened, it would happen all over the Spiritual Realm at the same time. Most importantly, after entering the Immortal Peak cave abode, people from different realms might encounter each other. Sometimes, the trials within the cave abode even take the form of race-based confrontations.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan both understood the situation. But it was precisely because they understood, they felt an even greater reverence for the creator of the Immortal Peak cave abode. Who could possibly have the power to create this mountain in various parts of the Spiritual Realm and even interconnect different realms? Such capabilities, perhaps even a Dao Integration Holy Lord, might find difficult to achieve. Could it be that the other party was an immortal who had achieved immortality? As they were contemplating this, several streaks of light suddenly approached from the distant sky. Qian Mengchen, standing beside Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, recognized them at a glance. The newcomers belonged to the Ghost Hall, an overlord force and a bona fide sect of the demonic path. That made Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Qian Mengchen frown. The reason was simple: the way of conduct and the stance of the demonic path sects fundamentally opposed those of the more righteous sects and families, like theirs. It was rare for the two sides to mingle, let alone cooperate. Frankly, it would be considered quite fortunate if they didn¡¯t come to blows before even entering Immortal Peak cave abode. At this moment. The cultivators from the Ghost Hall had already approached Jiang Chengxuan, Qian Mengchen, and their group. One of them, a man with a particularly sinister appearance, glanced at Jiang Chengxuan and Qian Mengchen without saying a word, just standing there quietly. This somewhat relieved Qian Mengchen and her group. They were worried that these people from Ghost Hall might not understand the situation and start a conflict right there and then, which would be truly troublesome. ¡°Huh¡­?¡± But at that moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s gaze suddenly shifted back to the distant sky. There. Several figures appeared, dressed in black robes, each embroidered with a sinister skull pattern. Initially, Qian Mengchen was puzzled by the couple¡¯s reaction. However, as time passed, when she saw a few more people appearing again in the distance, her expression immediately changed. This was because she had already recognized that these people were from the Sacred Skeleton Sect, a super demonic sect known for their ruthlessness, unpredictability, and their practice of sacrificing lower-level cultivators and mortals. They were true demons in every sense of the word. In that instant, whether it was Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, or Qian Mengchen, all of them tightened their brows. They had a premonition that with the arrival of the Sacred Skeleton Sect, their moment ofpeacemight very well be shattered. ¡°Hahaha!¡± Just then, the leading cultivator of the Sacred Skeleton Sect, a man with a string of white bones around his neck and a white hood on his head, burst into laughter. ¡°It¡¯s unexpected that friends from the Ghost Hall have arrived here before us.¡± With that, he and the rest of the Sacred Skeleton Sect cultivators approached the sinister-looking man and his group. ¡°I am Kang Yuanfei of the Sacred Skeleton Sect. If I¡¯m not mistaken, you must be the Divine Lord Tianyou, right?¡± Hearing Kang Yuanfei¡¯s words, the man addressed as Tianyou managed to squeeze out a smile. ¡°It¡¯s me.¡± After a pause, Tianyou spoke again: ¡°Fellow Daoist Kang, if you don¡¯t mind, after we enter the Immortal Peak cave abode, let¡¯s join forces.¡± Hearing this, Kang Yuanfei burst into laughter. ¡°Of course, we both belong to the demonic path, and it¡¯s only right that we help each other. However, before that, we need to eliminate some unstable factors.¡± As he spoke, Kang Yuanfei¡¯s gaze turned towards Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Qian Mengchen. ¡°Will you leave on your own accord, or do we need to personally force you out?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes narrowed at once. Qian Mengchen¡¯s face changed. ¡°Kang Yuanfei, what do you mean by this? Do you think you¡¯ve already got us cornered?¡± ¡°What if I do?¡± Suddenly, a terrifying aura surged around Kang Yuanfei. Behind him, a sword made entirely of bones emitted a horrifying glow. ¡°A Spiritual Treasure!¡± The expressions of the Qian family elders standing behind Qian Mengchen changed drastically. It¡¯s known that Spiritual Treasures are mostly wielded by cultivators in the Celestial Radiance stage. For cultivators in the Dharma Form stage like them, possessing a Spiritual Treasure is exceedingly rare. Even for cultivators born into super families, this holds true. However, once cultivators of the Dharma Form stage get their hands on a Spiritual Treasure, the boost to their strength is tremendous, potentially allowing them to dominate peers within the same stage. Chapter 779 - Chapter 779: Opening, Entering Chapter 779: Opening, Entering Translator. Henyee Translations l Editor: Henyee Translations At that moment, Qian Mengchen and the few Qian family cultivators looked exceptionally grim. They knew that facing Kang Yuanfei, who had a Spiritual Treasure by his side, they might not stand a chance. However, the idea of leaving just like that was out of the question. The opportunity to enter the Immortal Peak cave abode was too rare to pass up. It required enough fate and fortune, not just strength or a powerful background, to seize such an opportunity. So. Even though Qian Mengchen and her companions knew they might not be a match for Kang Yuanfei, they had no intention of backing down. But before Qian Mengchen and the others could make a move, Jiang Chengxuan had already stepped forward. In his hand, a treasure sword had appeared at some unknown time. The sword was a deep, dark color throughout, exuding an immense sense of danger from the moment it appeared. A breath filled with endless destruction radiated from this treasure sword. ¡°What?¡± Feeling this aura, both Kang Yuanfei and Tianyou¡¯s pupils shrank slightly. A look of surprise appeared on Qian Mengchen¡¯s face. Apparently. None of them had expected Jiang Chengxuan to have a Spiritual Treasure too. Moreover, the aura emitted by this Spiritual Treasure seemed even stronger than Kang Yuanfei¡¯s. Could it be that this was a mid-grade Spiritual Treasure? With this thought, both Kang Yuanfei and Wuyou looked at Jiang Chengxuan with a deep sense of wariness in their eyes. ¡°You just said, either we leave on our own or you force us out. But what I want to say now is, I neither wish to leave on my own accord nor am I willing to be forced out by you. I think, it¡¯s you who should leave!¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± Kang Yuanfei¡¯s expression suddenly turned extremely vicious. His eyes brimmed with boundless violent intent. ¡°You want us to leave?¡± He pointed at himself and suddenly burst into laughter. ¡°Hahaha! Such arrogance, do you really think having a Spiritual Treasure allows you to act recklessly in front of us?¡± As he spoke, a hint of murderous intent emerged in Kang Yuanfei¡¯s eyes. However, before he could make a move, Jiang Chengxuan, wielding the Sword of Extinction, struck directly at him. Shriek¡ª instantly, a gray-black sword light, silent and swift, reached him. Kang Yuanfei¡¯s eyes abruptly narrowed as he let out an angry shout. The next moment, his bone sword burst forth with an aura filled with desolation. In the void, a pale sword qi instantly collided fiercely with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s gray-black sword light. Swoosh! Pffft! Two dull sounds echoed through the air, causing Kang Yuanfei¡¯s expression to change instantly. Because at this moment, he was shocked to see that the pale white sword qi that he had slashed out was actually instantly annihilated the moment it contacted the grayish-black sword light. A giant skeleton Dharma Form appeared behind Kang Yuanfei, its skull eyes shooting out two beams of dark green ghost fire. Boom. The ghost fire was also extinguished. The terrifying sword light continued forward, aiming straight at him. Kang Yuanfei¡¯s expression changed completely. ¡°How is this possible?¡± As he spoke, he suddenly spat out a white bone flag. The flag grew longer in the wind. Rustle- In an instant, countless dark green beams shot out. Boom, boom, boom! A series of explosions resonated in the air, and only then was Kang Yuanfei able to temporarily block the gray-black sword light. However, Kang Yuanfei¡¯s face showed no joy in blocking the attack. On the contrary, his expression became extremely somber. He had never imagined that the opponent¡¯s Spiritual Treasure would be so powerful, significantly stronger than his bone sword by more than just a notch. Fortunately, at this moment, the space around the mountain peak they were on suddenly tore open. A powerful spatial fluctuation spread out from the opened void. ¡°The Immortal Peak cave abode has opened! Qian Mengchen immediately spoke to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Fellow Daoists, the opening of the Immortal Peak cave abode lasts for a very short time. Let¡¯s enter first and talk later.¡± With that, she led the Qian family cultivators on her side and flashed into the cave abode. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan knew Qian Mengchen was probably right. They also decided not to waste any more time with Kang Yuanfei. If the other party still didn¡¯t know what was good for him, he could naturally deal with him in the cave abode later on. Once Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s figures also disappeared into the entrance of the cave abode, Tianyou finally turned to Kang Yuanfei and said: ¡°Fellow Daoist Kang, let¡¯s go in too. Whatever issues we have, we can discuss them after entering the cave abode.¡± Kang Yuanfei¡¯s expression changed for a moment. He then nodded at Celestial You God and said, ¡°Alright.¡± Afterward, both parties also entered the cave abode. The scenery shifted. When Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked again, they found themselves on a huge island. Beside them stood Qian Mengchen and a few other Qian family cultivators. Qian Mengchen and the other Qian family cultivators were overjoyed. After all, they had seen Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s performance just now and knew that his strength had already surpassed most Dharma Form cultivators. Looking around, Jiang Chengxuan and the others noticed that Kang Yuanfei and Tianyou were not on the island. ¡°Fairy Mengchen, how much do you know about this Immortal Peak cave abode?¡± Shen Ruyan asked with a smile, turning to Qian Mengchen. Qian Mengchen shook her head. ¡°Actually, I don¡¯t know much. I only know that entering this Immortal Peak cave abode involves passing through various trials. In the end, the master of the cave abode will reward you based on your performance in these trials.¡± While speaking, she looked around the island they were on and added, ¡°Based on my estimation, the trial for us has already begun the moment we appeared on this island.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s expressions shifted as they realized that countless sea monsters were swarming towards the island from outside, indicating that the trial had indeed begun. Chapter 780 - Chapter 780: Eliminating Sea Demons, The Second Trial Chapter 780: Eliminating Sea Demons, The Second Trial Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Simultaneously, a message appeared in the minds of Jiang Chengxuan and everyone else. They were instructed to defend the island and prevent any sea demon from setting foot on it. The group exchanged glances. Then, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly asked, ¡°Fairy Mengchen, are the trials that cultivators face upon entering this Immortal Peak cave abode different each time?¡± Although she was unsure why Jiang Chengxuan asked this question at that moment, Qian Mengchen nodded in response. ¡°Based on what I know, that seems to be the case. Everyone who has entered the Immortal Peak cave abode has faced different trials.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°Everyone, since the trial has already begun, let¡¯s not delay any further. Let¡¯s each find a direction to stop those sea demons from coming ashore.¡± No one objected to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s suggestion. Immediately, they each chose a direction and started to block the sea demons from reaching the shore. Jiang Chengxuan then looked at Shen Ruyan. ¡°Madam, let¡¯s go too. We should each pick a direction.¡± ¡°Ok.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded. Soon, the couple temporarily split up. Jiang Chengxuan chose an area on the eastern side where the number of sea demons had already reached tens of thousands, making it the area with the highest concentration of sea demons. Jiang Chengxuan scanned the area with his divine sense and found that the strengths of these sea demons were mostly between the fifth and sixth level, with very few reaching the seventh level. At that moment, he did not waste time. He formed a hand seal with both hands. Rumble! With a flick of his hands, a figure shimmering with five-colored radiance appeared behind him. It was his Dharma Form, the Five Elements Dharma Form. The Dharma Form raised its hands, and instantly, countless five elements converged in the sky. A barrage of Five Elements spells, each comparable in power to a Level 7 divine power, poured down like a torrential rain upon the sea demons attempting to reach the shore. Boom, boom, boom! In an instant, countless sea demons were obliterated under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s barrage of spells. ROAR! At the same time. Among the multitude of sea demons, suddenly, three enraged roars erupted. Following that, Jiang Chengxuan clearly saw a sea snake tens of thousands of feet long, a colorful sea centipede with a single horn on its forehead, and a sea bull towering ten thousand feet tall, its body shimmering with blue vortices. The strength of these three sea demons had astonishingly reached the Level 7, equivalent to Void Returning in human cultivators. At this moment, the emotions of the three Level 7 sea demons were clearly very angry. Almost the moment they saw Jiang Chengxuan, they launched their attacks without any hesitation. There was a rumble. Three attacks of different colors simultaneously aimed at the Dharma Form Jiang Chengxuan had condensed. ¡°Hmph!¡± Jiang Chengxuan let out a cold snort from his nose. The next moment, the Dharma Form he had condensed suddenly radiated a brilliant five-colored light. In the sky, a giant sword qi, sparkling with five colors, fiercely slashed downwards. There was a pop. Like a hot knife through butter, the incoming three attacks dissipated into nothingness in mid-air. At the same time. The Dharma Form that Jiang Chengxuan had transformed into suddenly clenched its fists in midair. There was a thud. Ripples spread through the void. Then, three punches, as intense as the sun, suddenly enlarged in the pupils of the three Level 7 sea demons. ROAR! Unexpectedly, the three sea demons felt an immense crisis approaching, causing them to roar involuntarily. Their bodies began to rapidly expand, and in the blink of an eye, they grew to the size of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Dharma Form. Boom, boom, boom! Loud explosions echoed as the three fierce punches forced the sea demons back, splattering copious amounts of blood. However, this was not the end. As Jiang Chengxuan advanced, his aura heightened even further. The demon slaying talent given by the system was fully activated. There was a ripping sound. In midair, a green saber beam suddenly appeared. Immediately after, the three Level 7 sea demons, which had been desperately resisting Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attacks, suddenly froze. Then, their bodies disintegrated like powder, vanishing without a trace in an instant. After dealing with the remaining sea demons, Jiang Chengxuan then moved towards Shen Ruyan¡¯s location. At that moment, Shen Ruyan had transformed into lightning itself. Thick bolts of lightning struck down among the sea demons, and in no time at all, the sea demons in her area were also completely eradicated. Soon after, the couple started moving towards the area Qian Mengchen and the others were responsible for. Clearly, compared to them, Qian Mengchen and her group¡¯s speed was not as fast, but fortunately, they had prevented the sea demons from stepping foot on their island. Some time later. All the sea demons that tried to attack their island had been eliminated by them. Pop! Pop! Simultaneously, outside the island, a towering tsunami rose, accompanied by dense white fog. This fog had the effect of obscuring divine senses, making it impossible for even Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to see through the fog. ¡°This is?¡± Both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan frowned at this phenomenon. At this moment, Qian Mengchen said, ¡°This is probably the second trial coming our way.¡± ¡°The second trial?¡± A chill ran down Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s spines. They instinctively felt that this second trial wouldn¡¯t be as easy as the previous one. In fact, the previous trial wasn¡¯t easy by any means. It appeared so only because Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were the ones facing it. Anyone else might not have passed as quickly. As they were pondering this, a message suddenly appeared in the minds of Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Qian Mengchen, and the others. ¡°All individuals must navigate their island to the central island of this sea region within three days.¡± This was the second trial presented to them. Upon receiving this message, the expressions of Qian Mengchen and the others turned solemn. They all understood how difficult it would be to navigate to the specified location without clear visibility ahead, not to mention the numerous unpredictable dangers that might lie in wait. Once they encountered it, not only would it delay them, but everyone present would probably be at risk of being wiped out. ¡°Fellow Cultivator Jiang, Fairy Shen, how do you view this situation?¡± At this moment, Qian Mengchen looked at the couple and asked. Chapter 781 - Chapter 781: Lightning Area, Qian Mengchens Speculation Chapter 781: Lightning Area, Qian Mengchen¡¯s Speculation Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan exchanged glances. Jiang Chengxuan then said, ¡°We plan to continue. Fairy Mengchen, what about you? Do you wish to exit here?¡± At this point, Jiang Chengxuan was aware that in the Immortal Peak cave abode, one could choose to exit midway after successfully passing a trial. Of course. Of course, this was under the condition that the next trial had not officially started yet. Currently, since they had not yet navigated their island toward the so-called central island, the second trial could not be considered to have officially commenced. Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s question, Qian Mengchen immediately said with certainty, ¡°We also choose to continue, hoping that we can assist each other just like before.¡± ¡°Good.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were not surprised by Qian Mengchen¡¯s decision. Shen Ruyan then said, ¡°Since you¡¯ve chosen to continue, Miss Mengchen, let¡¯s start moving our island forward. After all, staying in the same place won¡¯t help us find any useful information right?¡± ¡¯ ¡°Indeed, let¡¯s do as Fairy Shen suggests,¡± Qian Mengchen said with a smile, nodding her head. Soon, Jiang Chengxuan and the others, following the instructions from the message, began to channel their Dharmic power into the island beneath their feet. BOOM! Instantly, the entire island trembled slightly. The next moment, they could clearly feel their island beginning to move in a certain direction. ¡°What¡¯s most important now is to determine our direction,¡± Jiang Chengxuan spoke again. ¡°Only by identifying the correct direction can we avoid wasting too much time in what¡¯s to come.¡± Then, I wonder if Fellow Daoist Jiang has any way to determine the exact direction?¡± asked a square-faced middle-aged man standing next to Qian Mengchen. Hearing his question, Jiang Chengxuan shook his head. There¡¯s no method for the time being. However, since we are instructed to head towards the central island, there will surely be corresponding hints or clues along the way.¡± Rumble! Suddenly, the island they were on vibrated intensely. Immediately after, dense bolts of lightning began to appear above their heads. ¡°And this is?¡± The pupils of Qian Mengchen and the others involuntarily narrowed. The square-faced middle-aged man said, ¡°Have we entered a lightning zone?¡± Crack- Right after his words, streaks of red and white lightning began to strike towards them. Instantly, every person present swiftly deployed their defensive treasures. Fortunately, the power of the lightningwasn¡¯t too overwhelming. For the time being, it posed no substantial threat to them. However, as time went on, Jiang Chengxuan and the others gradually realized something was wrong. They began to notice that the power of the lightning falling from the sky was rapidly increasing. Continuing at this rate, it wouldn¡¯t be long before some of them would be unable to withstand it. They needed to find a way to leave this area quickly. Jiang Chengxuan turned his head to look at Shen Ruyan, who understood her husband¡¯s intent. After a brief thought, she took out a silver-white stone from her possession. As soon as the silver-white stone was revealed, the lightning that had been furiously bombarding them seemed to be drawn to it, converging towards the stone in Shen Ruyan¡¯s hand. Is that a Lightning Attraction Stone?¡± Qian Mengchen¡¯s eyes flashed with surprise. She knew that a Lightning Attraction Stone was a treasure capable of drawing in lightning. No matter how much lightning there was, it would be attracted to the stone. Therefore, this stone also served as an unusual means of diverting heavenly tribulations, especially useful during thunder-based heavenly tribulations faced by cultivators. Of course. The stone¡¯s ability to attract lightning was not limitless. Once the density and intensity of the lightning surpassed the stone¡¯s threshold it would shatter. However, the quality of the Lightning Attraction Stone Shen Ruyan had taken out seemed very high, unlikely to face any problems in the short term. Squeak squeak¡ª At this moment. The Lightning Attraction Stone in Shen Ruyan¡¯s hand turned red and white, with countless sparks jumping on it, emitting a somewhat intimidating aura. Clearly, the intensity of the lightning now exceeded the normal scope of the Dharma Form stage. If Qian Mengchen and the others didn¡¯t possess any special treasures, they would likely struggle to resist. Fortunately, as Jiang Chengxuan and the others continued to defend against the lightning, they hadn¡¯t forgotten to navigate their island to shift direction. As they gradually shifted the direction of their island, the number of lightning bolts appearing in their field of vision noticeably decreased, signaling that they were moving away from the lightning-filled region. A moment later. The lightning attracted to the Lightning Attraction Stone had completely vanished. ¡°It seems we have completely left that area,¡± Qian Mengchen sighed in relief. She suddenly looked at everyone present and said, Do you think this calm and stable state we¡¯re now in could be the correct direction towards the central island?¡± ¡°Hm? What do you mean?¡± ¡°Exactly. Whenever we encounter various difficulties or obstacles, it could be indicating that we¡¯re heading in the wrong direction,¡± Qian Mengchen nodded affirmatively. ¡°Only when our island is in this current state of calm and smooth progress, could it be the correct path towards the central island.¡± Qian Mengchen¡¯s speculation was bold but also plausible. After all, their divine senses couldn¡¯t penetrate beyond ten miles around them, and the message they received didn¡¯t provide any specific hints, not even a map. Thus, to determine if they were heading in the correct direction, Qian Mengchen¡¯s guess seemed quite likely. ¡°Regardless, let¡¯s proceed with this line of thought for now. After all, we don¡¯t have a better method to confirm whether we¡¯re going in the right direction,¡± Shen Ruyan nodded slightly towards Qian Mengchen, showing her agreement with the speculation. Jiang Chengxuan and the others present temporarily had no objections. Just like that. Jiang Chengxuan and the others continued forward. About three hours later, they suddenly felt the temperature on their island drop sharply. The ground of the entire island began to spontaneously form a thick layer of ice. Chapter 782 - Chapter 782: Entering the Central Island to Collect the Chapter 782: Entering the Central Island to Collect the Heart of Plants Translator: Henyee Translations I Editor: Henyee Translations Crack Furthermore, after a short while, the ice that had formed transformed into ice figures about the height of a person. They emanated an extreme coldness, seemingly capable of freezing even the divine powers of those at the Dharma Form stage. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Qian Mengchen were all shocked. They did not expect this mere ice man to have such strength. Jiang Chengxuan looked at Qian Mengchen, the square-faced man, and the others. ¡°Fairy Mengchen, and Daoist Donghai, we will take care of these ice figures. As for navigating the island, we¡¯ll have to trouble you and the others.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, both Qian Mengchen and Daoist Donghai nodded in agreement. ¡°Please be assured, Fellow Daoist Jiang. Leave the navigation of the island to us,¡± QianMengchen responded. With Qian Mengchen¡¯s assurance, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan no longer hesitated. Behind the two of them, their respective Dharma Forms immediately appeared. There was a loud bang. The ice men that condensed on the island seemed to have encountered some extremely terrifying attack. In just a moment, all the ice figures shattered. However, quickly, the shattered ice figures reformed, and their strength seemed even stronger than before. Seeing this situation, Qian Mengchen immediately seemed to realize something. Her pretty face changed slightly. ¡°This is not good! We must have taken the wrong direction, let¡¯s change course immediately.¡± Hearing her, Daoist Donghai and the others also realized the situation. Without a word, they immediately adjusted their Dharmic power, changing the direction. Whoosh¡ª As Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan shattered the last ice figure, the temperature around them began to slowly rise. The frost covering the ground also gradually started to melt. Seeing this, everyone present couldn¡¯t help but reveal a look of surprise. ¡°It seems our previous speculation was indeed correct. As long as we remain in the correct direction, similar situations will disappear. Conversely, if we deviate significantly from the correct path, the obstacles we encounter will become increasingly powerful.¡± Subsequently, Jiang Chengxuan and his group encountered several more troubles. Once, they faced a sea of fire, and another time, a sky full of destructive yellow sand that could disperse a cultivator¡¯s Primordial Spirit and body. Similar to the earlier ice figures, resembling enemies also appeared on their island during these trials. Fortunately, with Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s sufficient strength, along with Qian Mengchen and the others¡¯ quick responses, no real danger ensued. Two days later, as they progressed through the sea, Jiang Chengxuan and the others suddenly noticed the fog in front of them thinning. Vaguely, they seemed to see a gigantic island comparable to a continent, dotted with various immortal herbs and spiritual flowers. The rich essence of Primordial Spiritual Qi felt almost tangible, invigorating Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Qian Mengchen, and the others. ¡°Could that be our destination, the central island, up ahead?¡± Daoist Qian Donghai couldn¡¯t help but speak up. Hearing his words, everyone felt a stir in their hearts. At this moment, a message suddenly appeared in their ears. ¡°Congratulations to all for completing the second trial. Those who wish to leave now may do so. If no one chooses to depart, please proceed to the next round, which is the third trial.¡± After this message, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Qian Mengchen, and the others exchanged glances. Clearly, none of them intended to leave just yet. At that moment, they suddenly felt something appear in their hands. Looking down, they each found a vibrant, clover-like object. This item exuded a fresh, natural feeling, and seemed to contain an extremely rich essence of plant life. Just as Jiang Chengxuan and the others were puzzled, a piece of information appeared in their minds again. ¡°This item is known as the Heart of Plants, a top-tier treasure of the wood element. Your third trial involves collecting these Hearts of Plants. Each person must collect ten Hearts of Plants to proceed to the next round of trials.¡± Upon hearing the message about the trial, the eyes of Jiang Chengxuan and the others sharpened slightly. Collect the Hearts of Plants? Were they expected to go to the central island and collect these Hearts of Plants? Jiang Chengxuan and his companions exchanged glances once more, each seeing a serious expression in the others eyes. If the third trial indeed required them to enter the central island to collect the Hearts of Plants, the potential dangers could far exceed those of the previous two trials. No one could guarantee what level of danger lay hidden within the central island. Most importantly, by this time, individuals from various regions must be converging on the central island. Once everyone entered the central island, encounters were inevitable. Not to mention other factors, just the competition for the Hearts of Plants alone could lead to conflicts. Jiang Chengxuan and his group felt this was bound to happen. After all, the message did not specify that participants could not contest each other for the Hearts of Plants. ¡°It seems we all need to be careful moving forward,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said, looking towards Qian Mengchen and the others. ¡°Let¡¯s enter the central island together first and assess the situation. If the Hearts of Plants prove difficult to find, we may have to consider splitting up temporarily.¡± Qian Mengchen and the others nodded in agreement with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s suggestion. They were well aware that if the Hearts of Plants were indeed hard to find, splitting up could potentially be more efficient than staying together. The only issue was that individual safety would undoubtedly decrease once they separated, but that was a risk they had to accept. Having chosen to come here and not leave beforehand, they had to be prepared for any situation. Soon, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Qian Mengchen, and the others stepped onto the central island as their island fully connected with it, without any hesitation. Swoosh! However, the moment their feet touched the ground of the central island, two beams of light, one red and one yellow, suddenly shot towards Jiang Chengxuan and the others. Chapter 783 - Chapter 783: Sword Spirit Grass, Separate Operations Chapter 783: Sword Spirit Grass, Separate Operations Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Huh¡­?¡± Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Qian Mengchen, and the others all had their eyes narrowed. The two beams of light, one red and one yellow, were actually shot out from two plants. Their power seemed to be comparable to a normal strike from a Void Returning Divine Lord. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Could it be that the plants here have the ability to attack?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and the others were somewhat surprised. If that was indeed the case, then the level of danger here was far beyond their estimation. Clang! With a flick of his fingers, Jiang Chengxuan effortlessly dissipated the two beams of light aimed at them. Rustle- Just as Jiang Chengxuan dispersed the two beams of light with his finger strength, the two plants, one red and one yellow, suddenly extended their branches and leaves. Then, with a swishing sound, two sword qi were shot directly at Jiang Chengxuan once again. ¡°Huh?¡± Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and the others were once again surprised. Qian Mengchen suddenly said, ¡°I think I know what these are. They are Sword Spirit Grass, a special kind of spiritual plant that can generate sword qi to attack others.¡± ¡°Sword Spirit Grass?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and the others were taken aback. Quickly, Jiang Chengxuan again nullified the sword qi and cast a spell to restrain the two Sword Spirit Grass plants. Qian Mengchen nodded. ¡°It¡¯s said that this grass disappeared from our Celestial Floodgate Realm tens of thousands of years ago. It¡¯s unexpected that we would encounter such spiritual plants here in the Immortal Peak cave abode.¡± ¡°Then may I ask Fairy Mengchen, besides being able to attack others with sword qi, does this Sword Spirit Grass have any other special uses?¡± Shen Ruyan asked. Hearing her question, Qian Mengchen nodded. ¡°Yes, it is said that this grass can be used to refine Sword Heart Pills, a type of pill that can help sword cultivators enhance their perception and consolidate their sword heart.¡± ¡°Sword Heart Pill?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were shocked. Clearly, they were aware that the Sword Heart Pill mentioned by Qian Mengchen was not any ordinary pill but an immensely valuable one for sword cultivators. Some sword cultivators were even willing to exchange Spiritual Treasures for it. ¡°It seems this central island not only harbors numerous dangers but also many opportunities.¡± As they spoke, the group collected the restrained Sword Spirit Grass. Despite its attack power being comparable to that of a Void Returning level, the grass lacked intelligence. Anyone at the Void Returning realm could easily subdue it. ¡°Fairy Mengchen, let¡¯s get our share of the gains according to our respective abilities. What do you think?¡± Jiang Chengxuan looked towards Qian Mengchen and smiled as he made the suggestion. The implication was that the distribution of any gains moving forward would be based on each person¡¯s contribution. Qian Mengchen had no objections to this and nodded with a smile in response. ¡°That¡¯s only fair.¡± Thus, the group of them began moving deeper into the central island. At the same time. At the same time, several other islands gradually approached the central island. One of these islands was occupied by Kang Yuanfei, Tianyou, and their group. Looking ahead at the central island, Kang Yuanfei said, ¡°Tianyou, as far as I know, that central island harbors many treasures that both you and I need. According to the rules of the third trial, how about we join forces if we find a target worth striking?¡± ¡°Hmm, I have no objections.¡± Tianyou nodded. Soon, Kang Yuanfei, Tianyou, and their group also set foot on the central island. A few hours later. On a massive mountain peak, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Qian Mengchen, and the others had just finished off a swarm of flying ants attacking them. Looking at the dense bodies of the flying ants, the expressions on Qian Mengchen and Qian Donghai¡¯s faces were slightly grim. These flying ants had posed quite a threat to them. Without Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, the Qian family cultivators might have suffered losses. ¡°Fellow Cultivator Jiang, Fairy Shen, there are six Hearts of Plants here. We¡¯ll take two, and the rest are yours. What do you think?¡± Qian Mengchen looked towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Shen Ruyan smiled and nodded, ¡°We have no objections. After all, you discovered this place first. Otherwise, we could also split the Hearts of Plants evenly.¡± ¡°Split evenly?¡± Qian Mengchen was initially taken aback, then quickly shook her head. ¡°That¡¯s not appropriate. If not for you and Fellow Daoist Jiang, some of us might have encountered accidents. Therefore, it¡¯s reasonable for you to take four of the Hearts of Plants, and we¡¯ll take the remaining two,¡± Qian Mengchen said as she retrieved six emerald-green glowing Hearts of Plants from a nearby cave. She kept two for herself and handed the remaining four to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan accepted the four Hearts of Plants without further politeness. The group then continued along the path before them, moving forward. About a few days later. The solemn expressions on their faces deepened as they looked at only three additional Hearts of Plants in their possession. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°We can¡¯t continue like this. Although this place doesn¡¯t say how long our test will last, I suspect that once someone collects all the required Hearts of Plants, they will advance to the next round of the trial first. And once the collection of Hearts of Plants reaches a certain limit, the trial might be declared over. So. In a way, our time here is likely limited.¡± ¡°What do you suggest, Fellow Daoist Jiang?¡± ¡°It¡¯s simple. Given our current situation, it would be best for each of us to search separately,¡± Jiang Chengxuan suggested in a low voice. ¡°Of course, to ensure we can contact each other immediately, it¡¯s best to carry a Telepathic Lock.¡± The Telepathic Lock Jiang Chengxuan referred to is a treasure that can sense each other¡¯s location and send messages. They had already tested it. The Telepathic Lock was not restricted on the central island. This would be the most efficient way to maximize each person¡¯s effectiveness. After a brief discussion, Qian Mengchen and her group nodded in agreement with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s proposal. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, we have no objections to your suggestion.¡± Chapter 784 - Chapter 784: Strange State Chapter 784: Strange State Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations In the following period, Jiang Chengxuan and his group split up, including Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan themselves. Despite the inherent risks of solitary exploration increasing the likelihood of danger, it was a necessity under the circumstances. Their current pace in gathering the needed Hearts of Plants was unbearably slow, and they were under no illusion that others wouldn¡¯t eventually come to the same conclusion and decision. With a heightened sense of vigilance, Jiang Chengxuan extended his divine sense to its limits. Slowly, he began to feel an eerie connection, as if his consciousness was on the brink of merging with the very essence of the island itself. This startling realization prompted him to abruptly halt the process. ¡°Something¡¯s amiss here,¡± Jiang Chengxuan muttered, his intuition telling him that the central island was not as easy as it seemed on the surface. Attempting to recapture that fleeting sensation, he expanded his divine sense once more, but the peculiar feeling eluded him. This made him feel more that something was amiss. So he kept trying. Once, twice, three times¡­ Persisting in his attempts, after numerous tries, the sensation of becoming one with the environment resurfaced, granting Jiang Chengxuan a clear insight into the whereabouts of the Hearts of Plants. ¡°A Heart of Plants lies roughly three hundred and seventy miles from my location,¡± he noted silently. ¡°Another is seven hundred and ninety miles away, and further afield, a thousand and eight hundred miles away, lies a cluster of five Hearts of Plants.¡± In this transcendent state, Jiang Chengxuan swiftly located over ten Hearts of Plants. Including those he had previously acquired, he had now gathered enough to meet the trial¡¯s requirements. However, when he attempted to withdraw from this heightened state of awareness, he was shocked to find himself trapped, unable to return to normalcy. This made his heart sink. Indeed. This state, along with the central island itself, was truly bizarre. Fortunately, I had taken precautions beforehand. Clang! Clang! Clang! At that moment, a series of crisp bell sounds suddenly rang in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s ears. These sounds, or perhaps bell chimes, seemed capable of penetrating the Primordial Spirit, instantly jolting Jiang Chengxuan awake from that strange state. As he fully emerged, he immediately felt a slight fatigue emanating from his Primordial Spirit, sending a chill through his heart. Without a doubt, this weariness at the Primordial Spirit level was directly related to the state he had just experienced. He even suspected that if he had remained in that state for too long, he might never have been able to extricate himself from it again. ¡°What a strange place.¡± Jiang Chengxuan could not help but look around again. Spiritual light began to flicker in his eyes. Yet, despite his observation, he detected no abnormalities. Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t dare to be negligent. He immediately informed everyone of his discovery through a message. However, his warning came a step too late. As he sent out his message, in a jungle dense with vegetation, a Void Returning cultivator named Qian Shaoqiang was ecstatically gathering Hearts of Plants. In just a short while, he had collected no less than thirty Hearts of Plants, filling him with immense excitement. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that I, Qian Shaoqiang, would have such a day. There is actually such a special method on this central island. No wonder we were tasked with finding ten Hearts of Plants. No wonder those Hearts of Plants were so difficult to find. It turned out that we had not grasped the right method. Just you wait, I¡¯ll soon give you all a grand surprise,¡± he said to himself, continuing to sense for Hearts of Plants in other areas. Unbeknownst to him, as time passed, his form began to fade increasingly, as if he were truly merging with the world around him. So much so that he failed to notice the message sent by Jiang Chengxuan. It was only after finding several more Hearts of Plants that he suddenly realized something was amiss. ¡°Wait, why is everything around me so quiet? Why can¡¯t I feel any vitality from my own body? What¡­ what is happening?¡± Suddenly, a primal fear gripped Qian Shaoqiang. He attempted to escape this current state, but how could he possibly break free by his own strength after being immersed for so long? Gradually, his sense of self became increasingly blurry, his existence fading away. Eventually, he lost all sense of self, dissolving into nothingness, perhaps truly merging with the world around him. Qian Mengchen, Qian Donghai, and the others, who had already received Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s message and sensed the danger from it, suddenly looked alarmed as if they had realized something. They each pulled out a jade scroll, and on it, the light representing Qian Shaoqiang had vanished. This meant that Qian Shaoqiang had perished on this central island. ¡°If Qian Shaoqiang truly encountered danger, he would have sent us a message. Unless he met someone who could completely overpower him, leaving him no chance to even send a message. But such individuals should be rare on this island. It¡¯s more likely, as Fellow Daoist Jiang suggested, that it was that state. Qian Shaoqiang probably fell victim to it,¡± they thought. This realization made Qian Mengchen and Qian Donghai even more cautious, doing their best to avoid entering that state. They had also noticed that the longer and more frequently one entered that state, the harder it became to leave it. Rather than risking their lives, they preferred to search slowly on the central island. BOOM! Just then, as Jiang Chengxuan was about to reunite with his partner Shen Ruyan, he suddenly sensed a powerful surge of Dharmic power thousands of miles away. Chapter 785 - Chapter 785: Killing an Eldarian Cultivator Chapter 785: Killing an Eldarian Cultivator Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan immediately turned around. There, in the midst of the fray, two figures were locked in combat. With just a glance, Jiang Chengxuan recognized the combatants: one from the eldars and the other, a creature native to this island. Indeed. Cultivators from other realms had ventured into the Immortal Peak cave abode just as they had. Swoosh! Suddenly, the eldarian cultivator conjured a transparent, small sword at his brow. The island creature, caught off guard, was pierced through the forehead by the ethereal blade. In an instant, the massive body of the island creature froze in place. Jiang Chengxuan could clearly feel that the creature¡¯s soul had been extinguished with that single strike. Unexpectedly, the eldarian cultivator had mastered such a formidable soul- attacking technique. Suddenly, the eldarian cultivator¡¯s gaze shot towards Jiang Chengxuan, with a loud cry erupting from his lips. ¡°Who are you?¡± The next moment, a fiercely sharp blade light cleaved towards Jiang Chengxuan. Chi chi chi! The air around them filled with the grating sound of slicing, turning all vegetation and stone within a thousand miles to dust. It was clear that this strike was not a mere probe; it was aimed with deadly intent at Jiang Chengxuan. A cold light flashed in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. He raised his hand into a fist. There was a thud. A formidable punch was unleashed by him. Boom. The collision between the fist and the blade light erupted into a thunderous noise that shook the heavens and the earth, sending a massive mushroom cloud spiraling into the sky. ¡°What?¡± The eldarian cultivator¡¯s face betrayed a flicker of shock. ¡°You can actually block my attack?¡± With a glint of fierceness in his eyes, the next moment, a figure with four heads and eight arms materialized behind him. Each of the eight arms wielded a different weapon: sabers, spears, swords, halberds, axes, hooks, and tridents, all launched in a relentless assault towards Jiang Chengxuan. Rumble! In that instant, the air currents between heaven and earth burst apart. An oppressive aura, heavy as Mount Tai, crashed down upon Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Jiang Chengxuan had not anticipated that his mere arrival would coincide with the eldarian cultivator¡¯s clash with the island creature. This ignited a spark of anger within him. He raised his hand and grabbed. There was a buzz. Suddenly, the earth element surged wildly between heaven and earth. Rumble! From all directions, countless boulders and clods of earth swarmed in, sealing the attacks of the eight weapons in mid-air in just an instant. It was the earth-elemental divine power, Sky Burial. Whoosh¡ª Without giving the eldarian cultivator a moment to react, three flames-one white, one gold, and one red-suddenly blazed in the void. In an instant, they turned into a skyful of fierce flames, surging towards the eldarian cultivator. ¡°You¡­¡± A flicker of shock crossed the eldarian cultivator¡¯s face. The four heads and eight arms of his Dharma Form shimmered with endless spiritual light. Crack, crack, crack¡ªa series of sounds followed. The Sky Burial, which had sealed his eight weapons, showed signs of breaking. At the same time. At the same time, a dazzling spiritual light suddenly emerged from the eldarian cultivator¡¯s brow. There was a swish. A transparent small sword, the same move used to slay the island creature, shot towards Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s forehead. ¡°Hmph!¡± Upon seeing this, Jiang could not help but snort coldly. The Cloud Piercer transformed into an awl, directly clashing with the transparent small sword. BOOM! A boom, existing only at the level of the soul, suddenly erupted. The transparent small sword was quickly shattered by the awl, turning into countless fragments. The remaining force of the awl then turned back towards the eldarian cultivator. ¡°What?¡± The eldarian cultivator was taken aback. However, before he could react, Tingling! A clear bell sound suddenly resonated within his Primordial Spirit, causing a momentary daze. And m that brief lapse, the awl formed by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Primordial Spirit directly penetrated his forehead. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± The eldarian cultivator let out a scream. Blood flowed from his seven orifices, and his aura instantly weakened. Boom! At that moment, the divine power of fire, Wrathful Flames unleashed by Jiang Chengxuan, completely engulfed his body. Chi chi chi! Suddenly, the air was filled with the sound of an object being incinerated. The Dharma Form behind the eldarian cultivator was visibly shrinking at a rate detectable to the naked eye. ¡°Stop¡­ stop!¡± At that moment, from within the flames, the voice of the eldarian cultivator suddenly emerged. I am of the Tianling Realm¡¯s royal family; you cannot kill me.¡± ¡°The Tianling Realm¡¯s royal family?¡± Jiang Chengxuan scoffed at the claim. ¡°Sowhat?¡± As he spoke, a five-colored brilliance suddenly burst forth from behind Jiang Chengxuan. In a flash, the five-colored light pierced through the body of the eldarian cultivator. Already struggling under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s assault, the eldarian cultivator felt an intense weariness in both spirit and body, to the point where the circulation of his Dharmic power became sluggish. This slight delay made it impossible for him to fend off Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attack any longer. From the inside out, he was engulfed by infinite flames. His four heads and eight arms divine form collapsed in an instant, scattering into light particles that vanished along with his entire being from this world. At the same time. On other parts of the central island. Sudden surges of angry auras rose. ¡°Who? Who dares to slay a member of my royal family!¡± In an instant, the owners of these auras began converging towards each other. At the same time. After slaying the eldarian cultivator, Jiang Chengxuan collected his storage ring. He then moved towards the corpse of the island creature. From it, he took a bracelet that shone with a jade-like luster. ¡°Is this? A tribulation-averting treasure?¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s pupils narrowed slightly. He had not expected to find a tribulation-averting treasure on the body of the island creature. No wonder the eldarian cultivator had been so desperate to slay this island creature; it was because he had discovered this item on it. After taking the bracelet-shaped tribulation-averting treasure, Jiang Chengxuan did not linger. He quickly flew back towards the direction of Shen Ruyan. On the way, he began to attempt refining the storage ring of the eldarian cultivator. By the time Shen Ruyan¡¯s figure appeared in his sight, he had just successfully refined the storage ring in his hand. Chapter 786 - Chapter 786: Heavenly Spirit Holy Fruit, Final Test Chapter 786: Heavenly Spirit Holy Fruit, Final Test Translator: Henyee Translations I Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression froze in surprise, inside the storage ring, he found more than twenty Heart of Plants. How did the eldarian cultivator manage to obtain these? Over twenty Heart of Plants was no small number. Even for him, up until now, he had managed to collect only a dozen or so. However, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attention was quickly drawn to other items within the storage ring. Beyond the Heart of Plants, there were also many cultivation manuals and scriptures of the human race, as well as pills and Dharma treasures used by human cultivators. This realization made Jiang Chengxuan instantly understand that the eldarian cultivator he had just killed had likely spilled the blood of countless humans. ¡°Damnit!¡± His expression turned visibly darker. Had he known this, he would not have killed him so hastily. ¡°Husband, what¡¯s wrong?¡± At this moment, Shen Ruyan noticed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s state. She approached him, her tone filled with concern as she asked. Hearing her question, Jiang Chengxuan did not conceal anything and shared the events he had encountered with Shen Ruyan. After listening, Shen Ruyan took the storage ring and examined it carefully, then she couldn¡¯t help but express her surprise. ¡°Eh? Husband, what is this?¡± As she spoke, a yellow fruit appeared in her hand. The yellow fruit emitted a faint fragrance. just by smelling it, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt their Primordial Spirits subtly strengthen. Both of their expressions changed slightly. ¡°Such a potent effect on the Primordial Spirit; could this fruit possibly be the legendary Heavenly Spirit Holy Fruit?¡± The Heavenly Spirit Holy Fruit is a unique treasure of the Tianling Realm, known for its miraculous effects on the Primordial Spirit, almost like a rebirth. A single fruit can elevate a cultivator¡¯s Primordial Spirit by one whole realm, making it an extremely rare and valuable treasure. Moreover, this fruit can only be found in the sacred lands of the Tianling Realm. Ordinary Spirit Clan cultivators have no access to it, and only core members of the royal family might have the chance to obtain it. ¡°It seems the eldarian cultivator I killed might indeed have had quite the background.¡± Jiang Chengxuan then turned to Shen Ruyan with a smile, saying: ¡°Wife, since you found this fruit, it should be yours to consume. You know, my Primordial Spirit is nurtured by a special treasure and is constantly growing stronger. To me, its effect might not be as significant. Shen Ruyan rolled her eyes at Jiang Chengxuan, retorting: ¡°Husband, do you really think I¡¯m a child? How could such a sacred item be of no use to you? Here¡¯s what we¡¯ll do. In my Thunderclap Valley, we have a pill recipe that uses the Heavenly Spirit Holy Fruit as the main ingredient. It¡¯s called the Heavenly Essence Pill, which greatly strengthens the Primordial Spirit and enhances the Dharma Form. I¡¯ll find a senior in the valley skilled in pill refinement to see if he can help refine it. If all goes well, this Heavenly Spirit Holy Fruit should yield more than three Heavenly Essence Pills. After setting aside a pill as a reward for the senior¡¯s pill refining services, we can split the rest between us.¡± Jiang Chengxuan naturally had no objections to his Dao companion¡¯s proposal. They then went through the eldarian cultivator¡¯s storage ring once more but didn¡¯t find anything else of significant value. ¡°By the way, Ruyan¡­¡± At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan seemed to remember something and turned to Shen Ruyan. ¡°How many Heart of Plants have you found here in total?¡± Shen Ruyan smiled slightly, then extended her hand, which was as white as jade. On it, six Heart of Plants were neatly laid out. ¡°After receiving your message, I didn¡¯t try to merge my divine sense with the world again. So, the harvest hasn¡¯t been that great.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded, then shared some of the extra Heart of Plants he had collected with Shen Ruyan. ¡°Now, between us, we have nearly twenty extra Heart of Plants. I wonder how Fairy Mengchen and the others are doing. Perhaps, if possible, we should sell these extra Heart of Plants to them.¡± On this point, both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were quite clear headed. Although they were in a cooperative relationship at the moment, cooperation did not mean they were obliged to give away the Heart of Plants they had obtained without expecting something in return. They needed to receive appropriate compensation for the Heart of Plants. Soon after, Jiang Chengxuan sent a message to Qian Mengchen and Qian Donghai. They responded quickly, indicating that they indeed were short of twenty Heart of Plants. If Jiang Chengxuan was willing to transfer his Heart of Plants to them, they were willing to purchase them at twice the market rate. Some time later. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Qian Mengchen, Qian Donghai, and another cultivator from the Qian family named Qian Wenshan, regrouped. After they had pooled together the required Heart of Plants, a message appeared before them once again. ¡°Congratulations to all of you for passing the third test. Do you wish to leave now, or would you like to continue to the fourth test?¡± Upon hearing this prompt, Qian Mengchen, Qian Donghai, and Qian Wenshan all turned their gazes towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, Fairy Shen, what do you think? Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan exchanged glances. Jiang Chengxuan smiled and said, ¡°We plan to continue. I wonder if you three would like to leave now or continue as well?¡± After exchanging glances, Qian Mengchen quickly said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, Fairy Shen, we also wish to continue with you. Since we¡¯ve come this far, there¡¯s no reason to quit now. Moreover, from what I understand, generally at this stage, even if there are more tests, there probably won¡¯t be many left.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt encouraged by this. Quickly, the group of five chose to continue. As soon as they all opted to continue, another message appeared before them. ¡°The fourth test begins now. Be advised, this test is also the final test of this Immortal Peak cave abode.¡± Along with the message, an image appeared before them. It showed a massive mountain, towering into the clouds. ¡°AU participants must reach the foot of this mountain within one hour and then choose a path to ascend. The first to reach the summit will be deemed to have passed the test. Failure to do so will result in failing this test. Chapter 787 - Chapter 787: Colluding with Outsiders to Ambush Jiang Chengxuan Chapter 787: Colluding with Outsiders to Ambush Jiang Chengxuan Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Upon hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Qian Mengchen, and the others couldn¡¯t help but look solemn. From the content of the test alone, the process seemed straightforward. However, it was this simplicity that revealed the underlying ruthlessness of the challenge. Setting aside what they might encounter on their way to the mountain, just the process of climbing it could prove to be exceedingly dangerous. Moreover, the test details did not specify whether they would encounter other teams during the ascent. If they did, would driving those teams away or even eliminating them reduce competition and potentially secure a victory in advance? If these thoughts occurred to Jiang Chengxuan and his team, other participants and teams would likely consider them too. ¡°It seems we need to hurry.¡± Jiang Chengxuan turned to Qian Mengchen and the others with this remark. They nodded in agreement. ¡°Let¡¯s not delay any further and set off right now.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± As they spoke, Jiang Chengxuan and his group started moving towards the giant mountain¡¯s location. At the same time. In several other places, various groups were also making their way toward the mountain. This included Kang Yuanfei, Tianyou, and others. ¡°Tianyou, I¡¯ve heard that during the trials within the Immortal Peak cave abode, it¡¯s possible to join another team midway through or merge with one. This is a hidden rule, known to only a handful.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Tianyou and his companions, who were earnestly making their way, were taken aback by Kang Yuanfei¡¯s words. Truthfully, they weren¡¯t very familiar with this piece of information. However, Kang Yuanfei¡¯s timing in revealing this made them wonder about his intentions. Hehe, don¡¯t misunderstand, Tianyou. I was just thinking, if we could choose another team to merge with during this process, it would undoubtedly greatly increase our chances of passing this test.¡± Kang Yuanfei wore a smile on his face. After all, you know that although our sects are strong, we¡¯re not so overwhelmingly powerful that we can crush all opposition, just like those people we encountered before.¡± As Kang Yuanfei suddenly brought up Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, Tianyou s expression also grew more serious. Indeed. Kang Yuanfei¡¯s words weren¡¯t wrong. If they encountered Jiang Chengxuan and his group during the trial, they indeed didn¡¯t have absolute confidence in defeating them. Most importantly, since the beginning, the two sides weren¡¯t together, meaning they were not on the same team and would inevitably be competitors if they met later on. Of course. Tianyou wasn¡¯t naive. Hearing Kang Yuanfei¡¯s proposal, he immediately had his suspicions. ¡°Fellow Daoist Kang, are you implying you¡¯ve already made covert arrangements with someone?¡± ¡°Hehe, indeed, nothing gets past Fellow Daoist Tianyou.¡± Kang Yuanfei didn¡¯t hide anything and responded with a smile, nodding: ¡°To be frank, not long ago, cultivators from the Tianiing Realm contacted me expressing their willingness to ally with us, even placing us in the lead. After passing the test, they are only interested in claiming a mere twenty percent of the rewards.¡± ¡°Such a favorable deal?¡± Tianyou¡¯s eyes narrowed immediately. ¡°Do they have any special requests?¡± Clearly, Tianyou wasn¡¯t naive either. The offer to ally and even let them lead, with only a twenty percent claim on the rewards after passing the test, was overly generous and far from normal circumstances. You¡¯re right,¡± Kang Yuanfei confirmed with a smile. ¡°They do have one particular request: if we encounter Jiang Chengxuan and his group during the ascent, we are to cooperate with them to encircle and eliminate Jiang and his allies.¡± ¡°Encircle and eliminate them?¡± Tianyou¡¯s pupils constricted slightly. ¡°You¡¯re asking us to collaborate with outsiders to attack our own human cultivators?¡± At this moment, Tianyou frowned slightly. ¡°Why would those eldarian cultivators want us to join them in attacking Jiang Chengxuan and his group? Is there some conspiracy we¡¯re unaware of?¡± ¡°You¡¯re overthinking it,¡± Kang Yuanfei replied, shaking his head with a smile. ¡°I¡¯ve already inquired about this in detail. The reason they want our help to eliminate Jiang Chengxuan and his team is that they¡¯ve killed a member of their royal family.¡± ¡°They killed a member of their royal family?¡± Tianyou was somewhat taken aback. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Kang Yuanfei nodded. ¡°That¡¯s the main reason they want to collaborate with us against Jiang Chengxuan and his team. I assume you wouldn¡¯t have any reservations about working with outsiders against them, would you? After all, notions of justice and principles are often abstract. What truly matters are tangible benefits and interests. What do you think?¡± Tianyou gave Kang Yuanfei a deep look, then suddenly smiled and nodded: ¡°Fellow Daoist Kang, you¡¯re right. Everything else is indeed secondary to us. Only our own strength and the corresponding benefits are real. Alright, I agree to this.¡± With that, the two exchanged a look and burst into hearty laughter together. At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Qian Mengchen¡¯s group were making all haste towards the giant mountain depicted in the image. And indeed, just as they had anticipated, they encountered numerous obstacles on their way. Island creatures, as if gone mad, desperately tried to block their path, including two peakDharma Form stage creatures. Had it not been for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan stepping in, their team might have been significantly delayed. Fortunately, with their strength, they managed to reach the foot of the giant mountain after spending a little over half an hour. Just as Jiang Chengxuan and his team arrived at the foot of the mountain, another message appeared before them: ¡°Congratulations, you have achieved the first stage of this test. The next, which is also the final stage of this challenge, is the ascent. This test will officially begin in two hours.¡± ¡°Hm? We have to wait another two hours?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and the others were taken aback. With less than half an hour left to the one-hour deadline, it¡¯s uncertain how many will be eliminated in this stage.¡± Chapter 788 - Chapter 788: Meeting on a Narrow Path, Meeting the Chapter 788: Meeting on a Narrow Path, Meeting the Deepsea Nomads Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Time passed bit by bit. As time flowed swiftly by, the two-hour waiting period quickly elapsed. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan and everyone else received the message that the second stage of the test was officially beginning. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan and the others at the foot of the mountain, as well as people in other areas, began their ascent. Rumble! Not long into their climb, a series of thunderous noises echoed above Jiang Chengxuan and his team, followed by thick bolts of lightning raining down on them like a storm, attacking them with ferocity. The expressions of Jiang Chengxuan and his companions changed instantly. They had not anticipated that the obstacles during the ascent would include such challenges. Crack¡ª In just a short moment, the defensive talismanic shields conjured by Qian Mengchen and the others began to show cracks, indicating the formidable power of the lightning, which had reached the peak of the Dharma Form stage. Shen Ruyan remarked, ¡°Right now, what we need to do is to quickly move out of this area, rather than staying here to fend off the lightning.¡± Buzz! As she spoke, a jade pendant around her neck emitted a ring of light, instantly blocking all the incoming lightning from reaching them. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Shen Ruyan urged once more. Following her lead, she and Jiang Chengxuan swiftly moved out of the area, with Qian Mengchen and the others, who were also enveloped in the protective light, quickly catching up without hesitation. After spending some time, Jiang Chengxuan and his group finally managed to escape the thunderstorm area. ROAR! However, just as they emerged from the thunderstorm, they were confronted by a creature several thousand feet tall charging towards them. This creature, with the head of a lion and the body of a serpent, exuded a ferocious and malevolent aura. Upon seeing it, Jiang Chengxuan and his group tensed up. ¡°This is? A Lion-headed Serpent!¡± At that moment, the creature¡¯s mouth opened wide, unleashing a powerful suction force that was beyond imagination, sweeping towards Jiang Chengxuan and his team. ¡°Go!¡± Qian Mengchen flung her hand, and a green light talisman shot towards the gaping maw of the creature in an instant. This was a Level 7 Green Light Sword Killing Talisman, a top-tier offensive talisman. However, the Lion-headed Serpent seemed to not even notice its approach. With a gulp, it swallowed the Green Light Sword Killing Talisman whole. ¡°What?¡± At that moment, Qian Mengchen¡¯s complexion changed dramatically. She clearly felt the connection to her Green Light Sword Killing Talisman severed completely. Most importantly, it seemed the Lion-headed Serpent was utterly unaffected by the talisman¡¯s power. ¡°How is this possible?¡± As Qian Mengchen was reeling in shock, Jiang Chengxuan also launched an attack towards the Lion-headed Serpent, wielding a sword that radiated a grey-black light, imbued with a terrifying aura of destruction. Qian Mengchen, Qian Donghai, and the others¡¯ pupils constricted. This was because they had already recognized that Jiang Chengxuan was using a Spiritual Treasure. Slash! With the sound of fabric tearing, the giant mouth of the Lion-headed Serpent was cleaved in two. The sword¡¯s momentum continued unabated, eventually slicing the creature in half. Soon, the entire body of the Lion-headed Serpent was annihilated by the destructive force carried by the sword light, turning into nothingness. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Jiang Chengxuan said, turning back to the group. ¡°What we need to do now is to climb to the top of this giant mountain as quickly as possible. Only then can we possibly secure success in this test.¡± Reminded by Jiang Chengxuan, Qian Mengchen and the others realized they had indeed not been using their full strength. Indeed. It seemed it was time to hold nothing back. The group continued forward, encountering similar challenges as before. Either the environment had suddenly changed and become extremely dangerous, or the creatures here had appeared to stop them. Half a day later. Only then did Jiang Chengxuan and the others arrive at the mountainside. This meant they were approximately halfway to the summit, a distance likely similar for other teams as well. Even if there was a gap, it shouldn¡¯t be too big. ¡°Huh?¡± At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan and the others turned their gaze to a spot not far to their right, where another team had appeared. ¡°Who are those people?¡± The eyes of Jiang Chengxuan and his group sharpened as they recognized that the team before them consisted of deepsea nomad cultivators. Indeed. The situation was as they had anticipated. It wouldn¡¯t be easy for all the teams that had arrived here to reach the summit. Encounters and conflicts between the various teams along the way were inevitable. Simultaneously, the deepsea nomad cultivators also noticed Jiang Chengxuan and his group. The leader, a cultivator with a blue face, immediately fixed them with a cold gaze. ¡°It¡¯s human cultivators.¡± Another, with a fierce look and dense scales on his forehead, sneered viciously. ¡°Perfect, let¡¯s take them down here. After that, we¡¯ll have one less competitor.¡± At this moment, both the deepsea nomad cultivators and Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s group understood very clearly that only one team could proceed forward from here. The reason for that was because a path had appeared in front of them the moment they met. At the same time. A piece of information appeared in their ears. ¡°The victor may continue onward; the loser will be eliminated from the contest. Life and death will depend entirely on your strength.¡± The final words implied their upcoming battle could be unrestrained, not limited by any rules of the realm. This understanding made the atmosphere between the two groups even more tense. However, just then, a long-haired woman from the deepsea nomad cultivators with a fish tail looked towards Jiang Chengxuan and his companions with a hint of arrogance and said, ¡°If you human cultivators choose to admit defeat now, you may leave on your own. Afterwards, you might still receive some rewards from the previous three tests. But if you lack the self-awareness to not make enemies of our deepsea nomads, then I¡¯m sorry.¡± At this point, a cold murderous intent surfaced on the face of the deepsea nomad female cultivator. ¡°Today, everyone of you here, without exception, must die!¡± Chapter 789 - Chapter 789: Spiritual Treasure VS Spiritual Treasure Chapter 789: Spiritual Treasure VS Spiritual Treasure Translator: Henyee Translations , Editor: Henyee Translations The provocative words from the deepsea nomads immediately ignited a flash of anger on the faces of Qian Mengchen, Qian Donghai, and the others. The audacity of their opponents was simply too egregious. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan wasted no time in responding. With swift action, they launched their attacks. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands quickly formed a seal, and behind him, a vibrant display of five-colored brilliance-green, red, yellow, white, and blue-soare upwards. In an instant, a light with an extremely destructive aura swept towards the ferocious man in the Deepsea Nomads camp. Simultaneously, Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes sparked with lightning. Her hands conjured a Primordial Unified Qi Thunder, launching a hazy yet terrifyingly potent thunderbolt directly at a horned woman from the deepsea nomads. Boom. Swoosh! The two attacks struck their targets almost simultaneously, their speed so great that no one on the scene could react in time. By the time they did, the ferocious man and the horned woman began to dissipate, turning into nothingness, their faces etched with utter disbelief. ¡°You actually killed Lina and Vasa!¡± The mermaid woman screamed, her expression twisting in shock and rage. Soon, her face revealed an extremely distorted expression. ¡°You deserve to die! Truly, you deserve to die!¡± BOOM! As her outcry echoed, a colossal mermaid figure appeared behind her, devoid of facial features but covered in countless eyes. ¡°Everyone, be careful not to look directly at those eyes! Qian Mengchen suddenly exclaimed, as if recalling something crucial. Buzz! The moment her warning sounded, all the eyes on the figure behind the mermaid woman opened simultaneously. Instantly, the world seemed to lose its color, and a bizarre and peculiar power manifested upon each of Jiang Chengxuan1 s group members. Despite having closed their eyes in advance, they found it impossible to fully resist. They felt their bodies becoming rigid, and even their thoughts and consciousness began to slow down. A layer of grayish-white stone materialized on their skin, seemingly petrifying them into statues. ¡°Could this be the legendary Petrification Rule? Jiang Chengxuan pondered, feeling the changes in his body. The next moment, a series of cracking sounds emanated from him. The stony layer that had formed on his body began to fracture and, like powder, flaked off and fell away. It actually did not affect him at all. ¡°How is that possible?¡± The mermaid woman was shocked when she saw this. One had to know that this move just now was her innate divine power. Usually, it was very difficult for anyone to be immune to the influence of her divine power. But now¡­ Before she could react, the blue-faced man in the lead suddenly shouted. ¡°Be careful!¡± Slash! An extremely twisted grayish-black sword qi suddenly slashed at her from the void. The destructive intent contained in it caused the expressions of the mermaid woman and the blue-faced man in the lead to change drastically. ¡°It¡¯s a Spiritual Treasure, that¡¯s the power of a Spiritual Treasure! Crash! in an instant, the gray-black sword Qi cleaved through the mermaid¡¯s Dharma Form, shattering it into countless pieces. There was a bang. The mermaid woman suffered a severe blow, spewing a mouthful of blood as the attack hit. However, before she could recover, a straight golden line blossomed in her pupils, followed by the sound of tearing. The mermaid woman stood there in a daze. A line of blood slowly appeared between her eyebrows. Then, the blood line continued downwards. Finally, with a crash, the mermaid woman¡¯s entire body was instantly split into two. ¡°Junior Sister!¡± The leading blue-faced man¡¯s eyes filled with rage and disbelief at the swift defeat of his companion. He had never imagined Jiang Chengxuan and his team could wield such terrifying power, rendering his junior sister unable to withstand even a single breath before being slain. He could not accept this at all. ¡°You will pay!¡± With furious eyes locked on Jiang Chengxuan and his group, he summoned a blue trident above his head, surrounded by infinite waves, causing ripples in the surrounding void. Boom! Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Qian Mengchen were taken aback. That weapon was clearly another Spiritual Treasure. Whoosh! At that moment, the blue-faced man channeled all his Dharmic power into the trident. Buzz, buzz, buzz! in an instant, the trident radiated brilliant light, transforming the environment into a vast ocean. Countless sea monsters and beasts emerged, aggressively attacking Jiang Chengxuan and his team. ¡°Hmph!¡± With a light snort from Shen Ruyan, the jade pendant in front of her suddenly burst into a circle of blue light, within which surged blue lightning. Crackle! Countless streaks of blue lightning danced and flickered through the created ocean, and in just moments, all the sea monsters and beasts that appeared before Jiang Chengxuan and their eyes were reduced to charred remains. Chi! Chi! Chi! Not only that, but the vast expanse of blue ocean began to evaporate rapidly under the intense heat of the lightning. The expression of the leading blue-faced man changed dramatically as he desperately formed hand seals. The void around them twisted with ripples, and the trident lashed out towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Break!¡± Shen Ruyan, holding onto her jade pendant, caused a giant blue light circle to burst forth from it. Rumble! The void exploded with a loud noise as countless trident points collided with the lightning in mid-air, turning into flames, smoke, and a massive mushroom cloud. Puff! At the same time. A sword beam imbued with the essence of destruction broke through the layers of trident light, striking directly at the trident¡¯s core. Rumble! At the same time. The jade pendant on Shen Ruyan glowed with green light again. With a crack, the ocean surrounding them vanished without a trace, dispelling the illusion and revealing the true battlefield once more. Chapter 790 - Chapter 790: You Actually Joined Forces With The Eldars? Chapter 790: You Actually Joined Forces With The Eldars? Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Arghh!¡± A gush of fresh blood erupted from the mouth of the leader with the blue face. His eyes widened in shock. He looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan with disbelief, unable to accept what was unfolding before him. ¡°Mid-grade Spiritual Treasure, you actually possess a mid-grade Spiritual Treasure!¡± Swoosh! Without any unnecessary words, radiant beams of light suddenly erupted around Jiang Chengxuan. His terrifying punches, like a downpour, continuously bombarded the body of the blue-faced leader. A series of explosive sounds echoed. The defensive treasure in front of the blue-faced leader managed to hold up only for a moment before it exploded with a thunderous boom. The remaining fist imprints instantly landed on his body. Accompanied by a scream, the blue-faced leader was instantly reduced to a mist of blood. Crackle! At the same time. A bolt of lightning struck the blood mist, obliterating all remaining consciousness within it. Whoosh! In the moment the blue-faced leader fell, the remaining deepsea nomad cultivators immediately turned to flee. Unfortunately, Qian Mengchen and her companions had already anticipated their move, blocking the only escape route. ¡°You should stay.¡± As their words fell, towering and majestic Dharma Forms appeared behind Qian Mengchen and her companions. Just like that, after a brief moment, all the deepsea nomad cultivators present were dealt with by Jiang Chengxuan and his team. Collecting the items left behind by their foes, Jiang Chengxuan and his companions continued forward. Simultaneously, at several other locations on the mountainside, battles erupted. Clearly, what Jiang Chengxuan and his team encountered was not an isolated incident. Every group that reached this point had to face a challenge. However, compared to others, the battle on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s side was significantly shorter. And as expected, the journey ahead proved to be even more challenging than the path they had previously traversed. The number of beings obstructing their path also increased. Swoosh! As Jiang Chengxuan and his team turned around a steep slope, a fierce blade light suddenly streaked towards them from the front. The blade light was ferocious, clearly carrying an intense killing intent. Jiang Chengxuan and the others narrowed their eyes. In an instant, a five-element aureole condensed above Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s head. There was a clang. The blade light struck the five-element aureole but failed to stir even the slightest ripple. However, it allowed Jiang Chengxuan and his companions to get a clear view of their attacker. It was a puppet at the pinnacle of the Dharma Form stage. The battle commenced swiftly. To the surprise of Jiang Chengxuan and his team, the puppet, although its attacks were nothing special, possessed a terrifyingly high defense. Even when it was slashed in half or cleaved into two, it could regenerate itself. It was truly as resilient as a cockroach. ¡°Husband, the purpose of this puppet here is probably not to kill us but to delay our time,¡± Shen Ruyan suddenly spoke up, reminding everyone. Hearing her words, everyone, including Jiang Chengxuan, found them very reasonable. In response, Jiang Chengxuan formed a hand seal. Instantly, three flames ignited in the void, manifesting another of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s divine power, the Trigram Divine Fire. ¡°Since it aims to delay us, let¡¯s see how long it can actually hold us back.¡± BOOM! As he finished speaking, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Trigram Divine Fire transformed into a beam of flaming light that directly struck the puppet. In an instant, a massive explosion erupted, and a towering pillar of fire soared into the sky. Shen Ruyan and the others noticed that the puppet was quickly melting within the raging flames. However, soon after, its melted form began to reconstitute under some mysterious power. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s gaze sharpened. The next moment, a trace of green light appeared in the palm of his hand, indicating his use of the Wood-Elemental divine power, Withering. ¡°I want to see if you can still regenerate under my wood-elemental divine power.¡± Crack! Crack! Crack! Suddenly. Suddenly, the puppet, which was still in the process of self-repair, emitted a series of ear-piercing sounds of breaking under the effect of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s divine power. In no time at all, its body began to melt again. Only this time, after melting, it failed to reform. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and the others hesitated no longer. With a flicker of their figures, they swiftly bypassed the puppet. No more barriers appeared in front of them. ¡°We have indeed passed this test.¡± A sense of joy couldn¡¯t help but appear on everyone¡¯s faces. About a day later. Jiang Chengxuan and his companions were now tantalizingly close to the summit ahead. They could even see the entire panorama of the peak. However, just as they prepared to make a final push to reach the summit, a series of attacks brimming with killing intent suddenly came at them from the side. ¡°Who¡¯s there?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and the others immediately turned around. There, not far from their side, Kang Yuanfei, Tianyou, and others were gradually revealing themselves. Beside them stood several eldarian cultivators. ¡°Ah? It¡¯s you?¡± The expressions of Jiang Chengxuan and his companions hardened. Kang Yuanfei responded with a cold laugh. ¡°What, already aiming for the top? Did you not know that to reach the peak, you must first defeat the team here? In other words, only one team is allowed to exist in this place at any time. Unfortunately for you, our two groups have arrived here at the same time. Of course. If you¡¯re willing to step aside now, we might consider letting you go.¡± Hearing Kang Yuanfei¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and his companions were clearly surprised. They were unaware of such a rule in this place. This meant they had to deal with Kang Yuanfei¡¯s group before the next wave of people arrived. Otherwise, if they waited for the next group, they might have to fight again. ¡°Why bother talking so much to them, Fellow Daoist Kang? Don¡¯t forget our agreement,¡± said a man with brown hair among the eldarian cultivators, turning to Kang Yuanfei and Tianyou. Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Qjan Mengchen, and the others narrowed their eyes slightly. They looked at Kang Yuanfei and Tianyou with a hint of icy coldness in their tone: ¡°You¡¯ve actually allied with the eldars? Do you seek to sever ties with the human race?¡± ¡°Haha.¡± However, Kang Yuanfei simply laughed coldly. ¡°So what if we¡¯ve allied with the eldars? Don¡¯t try to point a finger at us. You¡¯re not qualified to do so. Besides, as long as we kill all of you here today, who will know afterward that we allied with the eldars?¡± Chapter 791 - Chapter 791: Arriving at the Peak, Completing the Test Chapter 791: Arriving at the Peak, Completing the Test Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Upon hearing Kang Yuanfei¡¯s words, a cold light flashed in the eyes of Jiang Chengxuan and his companions. Without any further hesitation, they exchanged glances and prepared for action. With a gesture from Jiang Chengxuan, a buzz filled the air. The Sword of Extinction was summoned forth. In an instant, a gray-black light streaked through the void. Kang Yuanfei¡¯s expression changed dramatically. ¡°Be careful, that¡¯s his Spiritual Treasure!¡± BOOM! In front of Kang Yuanfei, the Bone Sword, a Spiritual Treasure of his own, was conjured. A massive explosion erupted in the air, and the Bone Sword let out a mournful cry as its light dimmed instantly. Kang Yuanfei¡¯s expression turned grave. But before he could react, the Sword of Extinction wielded by Jiang Chengxuan burst forth with an extremely terrifying brilliance. A dreadful aura, threatening to obliterate everything, instantly swept across the field. ¡°And this is?¡± Kang Yuanfei, Tianyou, and the eldarian cultivators all narrowed their eyes in shock. Buzz, buzz, buzz! The gray-black light on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Sword of Extinction grew increasingly intense. A gigantic sword shadow, piercing through the heavens, now hung over the heads of Kang Yuanfei and the others. Its might had clearly surpassed that of ordinary Spiritual Treasures. A great terror rose unbidden in the hearts of Kang Yuanfei and his group. ¡°This is a mid-grade spiritual treasure! No, that¡¯s not right! This is a mid-grade spiritual treasure on the verge of ascending to a higher grade!¡± Suddenly, an eldarian cultivator cried out in horror. It was clear to them all how terrifying the might of a mid-grade Spiritual Treasure on the cusp of reaching a higher grade could be once it unleashed its full power. With their current strength, they had no means to withstand it. ¡°Kang Yuanfei, didn¡¯t you say that this person¡¯s strength is on par with yours? Why does he have such a Spiritual Treasure on him?¡± At this moment, the brown-haired man turned to Kang Yuanfei once again with a question. Kang Yuanfei was also feeling bitter inside. How could he have known that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Spiritual Treasure had reached the limit of a mid-grade Spiritual Treasure? It was just one step away from crossing into the realm of high-grade Spiritual Treasures. Rumble! As if the heavens were falling and the earth was splitting apart. The terrifying sword light completely engulfed Kang Yuanfei and the others present. When the sword light dissipated, fewer than four people were still standing. It was Kang Yuanfei, Tianyou, and the brown-haired man, all of whom had sustained various degrees of injuries. ¡°Huh? Still not dead?¡± Jiang Chengxuan looked at Kang Yuanfei and the other two with some surprise. Immediately after, he took out a Dharmic power recovery pill from his body. After all, that attack had also significantly depleted his own reserves. This immediately caused the complexions of Kang Yuanfei and his companions to drastically change. ¡°Not good! Stop him!¡± Clearly, Kang Yuanfei and his group understood that if Jiang Chengxuan launched another attack of that magnitude, they would not be able to withstand it. In an instant, a tremendous light flared from all three of them. Gigantic Dharma Forms, towering hundreds of thousands of feet high, suddenly emerged behind them. However, just as they were about to launch a combined attack on Jiang Chengxuan to prevent him from restoring his Dharmic power, Shen Ruyan and Qian Mengchen, standing by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s side, stepped forward to shield him. Shen Ruyan said, ¡°Do you really think you can stop my husband from restoring his Dharmic power? Do you take us for dead?¡± Shen Ruyan said. Following her words, Shen Ruyan, Qian Mengchen, and the others summoned their own Dharma Treasures and divine powers. Boom, boom, boom! The void was once again filled with countless explosions. The expressions of Kang Yuanfei and his companions changed once more. It was because the attacks from Shen Ruyan and the others also put a great deal of pressure on them. Especially Shen Ruyan¡¯s attacks. She alone almost suppressed Kang Yuanfei and his two companions. ¡°How can this be? How can their strength be so¡­¡± Before Kang Yuanfei and his group could comprehend, a sword light, nearly identical to the previous terrifying one, appeared above their heads once again. ¡°Damn it!¡± The complexions of Kang Yuanfei and his companions turned ashen. They knew all too well that they could hardly withstand an attack of this level. Their only option might be¡­ Suddenly, a ruthless look flashed in the eyes of Kang Yuanfei and his companions. The next moment, the Bone Sword on Kang Yuanfei and certain treasures on Tianyou and the brown-haired man burst forth with an extremely dazzling light. They were actually planning to detonate their Spiritual Treasures! Rumble! At that moment, a thunderous roar erupted from the contact point in the sky. The sky was filled with endless dazzling flames. Qian Mengchen, Qian Donghai, and the others subconsciously took a few steps back. Shock was also evident on their faces. The collision¡¯s power was terrifyingly immense. Without exaggeration, even a cultivator at the Celestial Radiance stage facing this might would likely have to retreat temporarily. ¡°Arghh!¡± As the dust settled, Kang Yuanfei and his two companions all violently coughed up blood. Their auras became extremely feeble in an instant. At this moment, they no longer harbored any thoughts of contesting with Jiang Chengxuan and his team. All they wanted was to leave and quickly escape this perilous situation. However, Jiang Chengxuan, standing in the sky, seemed to have read their intentions. With swift hand seals, before Kang Yuanfei and his group could decide to quit the Immortal Peak cave abode, he conjured a five-colored radiance. It was his Five Elements Extermination Divine Light. There was a swish. Before Kang Yuanfei and the others could fully react, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Five Elements Extermination Divine Light had already swept across them. In an instant, the expressions on the faces of Kang Yuanfei and his companions froze. They stared blankly ahead, motionless. Only when a breeze blew did their bodies crumble like weathered rocks into dust and disperse. At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Qian Mengchen, and the others all saw the path ahead. This meant that they could now proceed. With the distance remaining to the peak now quite short, they only needed to maintain their pace to successfully reach the summit first. Without wasting any time, Jiang Chengxuan and his team quickly continued towards the peak. About a moment later. Finally, Jiang Chengxuan and his group successfully reached the summit. At the same time. A message suddenly appeared in Jiang Chengxuan and the others¡¯ ears. ¡°Congratulations on reaching the top of the mountain and completing this test..¡± Chapter 792 - Chapter 792: The Spring of Enlightenment, Grasping the Chapter 792: The Spring of Enlightenment, Grasping the True Essence of Rules Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations Buzz! At the same time. Everyone still within the Immortal Peak cave abode also received this message. This caused their expressions to change immediately. However, before they could react, they felt their bodies enveloped by an irresistible force. In the blink of an eye, these individuals were all transported out of the Immortal Peak cave abode.dwelling. At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Qian Mengchen, and the others were also transported by a strange force into a separate space. Finding himself alone without Shen Ruyan, Qian Mengchen, and the others, Jiang Chengxuan instantly understood. This must be the place where they would receive their rewards for passing all the tests. However, since everyone¡¯s contributions and efforts were different, the rewards they would each receive also varied. Jiang Chengxuan almost immediately noticed a pool of blue water in front of him, from which steams of vapor rose. Soon, these vapors formed various phenomena in the air above. They represented forests, volcanoes, glaciers, the earth, swords, and stars. And so on and so forth. Initially, Jiang Chengxuan was somewhat unclear about what these phenomena meant. But as time passed and he continued to observe, he gradually realized that these phenomena represented different rules. These were the transformations of the laws of the Dao. This realization immediately electrified him. ¡°Could it be that this pool in front of me is the legendary Spring of Enlightenment?¡± With this thought, Jiang Chengxuan could no longer remain calm. If it truly was the legendary Spring of Enlightenment, then he had indeed struck a fortune. The Spring of Enlightenment was said to be a supreme treasure that could enable one to grasp the true essence of a certain rule. For cultivators, understanding the true essence of a rule meant that they had taken a solid step on the Dao that the rule represented. This understanding could even become the foundation of their path to achieving the Dao. In other words, one could rely on the true essence of the rule they comprehended to embark on the path to achieving unity with the Dao in the future. Jiang Chengxuan knew that cultivators at the Seethrough stage were considered powerful because each of them had grasped their own rule¡¯s true essence. Within this rule, everything was under their control. Below the Seethrough stage, there was virtually no possibility of resistance unless one had already grasped the true essence of a rule. However, before reaching the Seethrough stage, very few could comprehend the true essence of a rule. At least to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s knowledge, within the Haoran Sect, no one below the Seethrough stage had yet grasped the true essence of a rule. But now, facing the Spring of Enlightenment before him, Jiang Chengxuan was clear that it wouldn¡¯t take long for him to comprehend the true essence of a rule that belonged to him. When that time comes, not only will cultivators at the Celestial Radiance stage pose no threat to him, but even the mighty beings of the Seethrough stage won¡¯t leave him utterly defenseless. At the very least, he would have the possibility to struggle and resist. With this thought, Jiang Chengxuan stepped into the Spring of Enlightenment without any hesitation. Whoosh¡ª At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind became unprecedentedly clear. Many questions about cultivation that he had not understood before were suddenly answered. At the same time. The mysteries of various rules seemed to open their doors to him, with the transformations of the Five Elements vividly unfolding before his eyes. While Jiang Chengxuan was deeply immersed in enlightenment within the Spring of Enlightenment, Shen Ruyan, located in a different space, experienced a rapid increase in her aura. About a few days later. Shen Ruyan¡¯s cultivation had leaped from the Dharma Form stage directly into the Celestial Radiance stage, with her cultivation base and foundation being incredibly solid and stable, showing no signs of backfire. Most importantly, during this process, she also comprehended the True Thunder Nine Transformations, a top-tier lightning-elemental divine power. With this divine ability, she could not only instantly change her combat form but also harness the power of the true essence of a rule. Rustle¡ª At the same time. Within the spring of Enlightenment, a series of intense sounds of flowing water suddenly emanated from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body. Within a hundred miles around him, everything seemed to slow down. Even the movement of the wind and the ripples on the water turned into slow motion. An insect, entirely condensed from Dharmic power, entered this area and instantly seemed as if it had fallen into a quagmire. Despite its desperate struggles and flapping wings, its movements were slow and feeble. ¡°Is this the true essence of a rule that I have comprehended?¡± Jiang Chengxuan suddenly opened his eyes. Countless streams of water began to circle around his body. Indeed, what Jiang Chengxuan had comprehended was the true essence of the water rule. Moreover, the divine power derived from this rule was the ability to restrict others¡¯ movement speed, which Jiang Chengxuan named ¡®Marsh¡¯. Under his ¡®Marsh¡¯, all creatures entering this area would become as sluggish and hindered as if caught in a marsh struck by streams of water. This means that within his ¡®Marsh¡¯, both the speed and power of an enemy would be significantly reduced. Coupled with his Five-Color Divine Light, capable of weakening an opponent¡¯s strength, it¡¯s uncertain how much of their original power an opponent could retain. While saying it reduces their strength to one-tenth might be an exaggeration, cutting it by half certainly isn¡¯t. ¡°Truly, the legendary Immortal Peak cave abode did not disappoint me.¡± Jiang Chengxuan mused, looking down at the Spring of Enlightenment beneath him. He noticed that the water had become completely clear, and the various phenomena previously hovering above had disappeared. ¡°It seems this is all I will gain from here. It¡¯s about time for me to leave.¡± just as he finished speaking, Jiang Chengxuan felt his body enveloped by a strange force, which made him widen his eyes in surprise. ¡°What is this power¡­?¡± Before he could ponder further, a surge of abundant Primordial Spiritual Qi rushed into his body.. Chapter 794 - Chapter 794: News from the Elder Council, Large Heavenly Chapter 794: News from the Elder Council, Large Heavenly Crystal Mine Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations As he spoke, the Five Elements Diagram suddenly flashed with light. In the next moment, it transformed into a sword shimmering with a metallic luster, the very same Golden Void Sword from before. Then, the form of the Golden Void Sword shifted again, morphing into the Deep Earth Halberd, the Eternal Sun Furnace, the East Green Dragon Flag, and the Yin-Yang Divine Water Jade, cycling through these transformations. Eventually, it reverted back into a scroll and merged into Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s forehead. At the same time, a message suddenly came through the elder token Jiang Chengxuan carried. The message urgently summoned all elders present within the sect to convene at the Elder Hall for a meeting. ¡°What¡¯s happened now?¡± Jiang Chengxuan wondered, somewhat puzzled. Without hesitation, his figure turned into a streak of light, flying directly towards the Elder Hall. Along the way, Jiang Chengxuan did not conceal his aura. Many disciples within the sect, sensing the distinct aura of the Celestial Radiance stage emanating from him, couldn¡¯t help but show a look of awe on their faces. If the Dharma Form stage¡¯s Void Returning cultivators represented the middle to high echelons within the Haoran Sect, then the Celestial Radiance stage¡¯s Void Returning cultivators stood as the true upper echelon and core strength of the sect. Upon entering the Elder Hall, some familiar elders from the sect cast surprised looks towards Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Junior Brother Jiang, you¡¯ve broken through to the Celestial Radiance stage?¡± Wen Tao, who had previously defended Heavenly Edge Immortal City alongside Jiang Chengxuan, approached him with a hint of astonishment. ¡°Yes, I encountered some opportunities during my travels outside and was fortunate enough to break through to the Celestial Radiance stage,¡± Jiang Chengxuan responded with a smile and a nod. Hearing his words, Wen Tao, along with Hong Mei and others who were approaching, all displayed expressions of disbelief. It seemed like it hadn¡¯t been that long since Jiang Chengxuan had broken through to the Void Returning stage, and now he had already advanced to the Celestial Radiance stage? Buzz! While everyone was still marveling at Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s breakthrough, two formidable presences suddenly descended upon the Elder Hall. They were none other than Yuan Feng and Chi Yan, whom Jiang Chengxuan and others had seen before. ¡°Greetings, Senior Brother Yuan Feng and Senior Brother Chi Yan!¡± Everyone immediately bowed respectfully. The two Elders of the Seethrough stage, Yuan Feng and Chi Yan, nodded slightly in acknowledgment. Their gazes eventually settled on Jiang Chengxuan, both showing a hint of a smile and nodding towards him. ¡°It¡¯s surprising that after a few hundred years, Junior Brother Jiang¡¯s cultivation has reached the Celestial Radiance stage. This is indeed a joyous occasion. From now on, Junior Brother Jiang, your treatment will be in accordance with that of an elder of the Celestial Radiance stage.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan promptly expressed his gratitude, to which Yuan Feng and Chi Yan both shook their heads with a smile before moving on to the matter at hand. ¡°You must all be curious why we have summoned you here,¡± they began, piquing the interest of everyone present, including Jiang Chengxuan, Wen Tao, and Hong Mei. Indeed. At this moment, they were a little curious. Why did Yuan Feng and Chi Yan gather all of them here? Yuan Feng and Chi Yan¡¯s expressions grew solemn as they revealed the reason for the gathering. ¡°We have summoned you all because our Haoran Sect has discovered a large Heavenly Crystal mine on the Xichuan Plains.¡± ¡°What? A large mine of Heavenly Crystals?¡± The faces of everyone present showed a sudden change, clearly understanding the significance of such a discovery. In the Spiritual World, Heavenly Crystals are the universal currency for all cultivators above Void Returning. More importantly, within any large Heavenly Crystal vein, there is a likelihood of finding Heavenly Mystic Crystals, which are extremely valuable tribulation-averting treasures. Yes, Heavenly Mystic Crystals are tribulation-averting treasures, typically valued between thirty thousand to fifty thousand Heavenly Crystals. They are a precious resource that many ordinary Void Returning cultivators dream of acquiring but often cannot afford. Moreover, every large Heavenly Crystal mine can be considered a sustainable, renewable resource. As long as mining is conducted responsibly, without depleting the resource completely, new Heavenly Crystals will naturally regenerate within the mine over time. This means that as long as there are no issues with the large Heavenly Crystal mine, the Haoran Sect could continuously obtain Heavenly Mystic Crystals, despite the long regeneration cycle. For Void Returning cultivators, who only face heavenly tribulations every tens of thousands of years, waiting for this cycle is not a problem. ¡°But¡­¡± Elder Yuan Feng continued, ¡°We were not the only ones who discovered that large Heavenly Crystal mine. Although our Haoran Sect was the first to find it, unfortunately, cultivators from other sects arrived afterward. The exposure of this matter thus became inevitable.¡± ¡°What? Other sects have discovered the large Heavenly Crystal vein too?¡± Jiang Chengxuan, Wen Tao, Hong Mei, and the other elders present all showed a change in expression. No one understood better than them the magnitude of disturbance a large Heavenly Crystal mine could cause. ¡°May I ask Elder Yuan Feng, which other sects have discovered this large Heavenly Crystal mine?¡± asked an elder named Chen Fan, who was at the Celestial Radiance stage. Hearing his question, everyone else¡¯s gaze also turned towards Elder Yuan Feng. ¡°It was cultivators from the Eternal Sword Sect,¡± Elder Yuan Feng replied slowly. ¡°The Eternal Sword Sect¡¯s cultivators?¡± Upon hearing this name, all present slightly furrowed their brows. Everyone was quite familiar with the Eternal Sword Sect. It was also a super sect. Although its foundation and overall strength were not as formidable as the Haoran Sect¡¯s, they had a close relationship with the Five Elements Heavenly Sect, similar to the relationship between the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley. If the Eternal Sword Sect were the only ones to have discovered the large Heavenly Crystal mine, they might not have disclosed this information to others, not even to the Five Elements Heavenly Sect. But now, with the Haoran Sect also discovering the large Heavenly Crystal mine, and not being the first to do so, they had no right to claim it as their own. Under these circumstances, everyone present was almost certain that the Eternal Sword Sect would inform the Five Elements Heavenly Sect about the discovery.. Chapter 795 - Chapter 795: Goodbye, Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters Chapter 795: Goodbye, Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Upon hearing this, every face in the room turned a shade grimmer. Elder Chen Fan then asked, ¡°Given the current situation, how should our Haoran Sect handle this? Should we inform the Sect Master and the others?¡± Elder Chi Yan responded, ¡°Before summoning you all here, we had already informed the Sect Master and the others about the matter. According to their decision, our Haoran Sect will not concede even a fraction of the large Heavenly Crystal mine. You all need to prepare. Should any unexpected situations arise, you may be called upon to participate in a conflict.¡± ¡°Uh? Elder Chi Yan, do you mean to say our Haoran Sect is preparing for war with the Eternal Sword Sect and the Five Elements Heavenly Sect?¡± ¡°The Eternal Sword Sect, yes, but the Five Elements Heavenly Sect likely won¡¯t join in the short term,¡± Elder Chi Yan continued. ¡°So far, the Eternal Sword Sect has not informed the Five Elements Heavenly Sect about the large Heavenly Crystal Mine. I suspect they are testing the waters, possibly even hoping to reach some sort of agreement with us in secret. However, I doubt such an agreement is likely. So. a confrontation between our sides might still be inevitable.¡± ¡°May I ask which Elder is currently stationed at the large Heavenly Crystal mine?¡± Wen Tao inquired, bowing slightly towards Yuan Feng and Chi Yan. After exchanging glances, Elder Yuan Feng answered, ¡°The one currently stationed at the large Heavenly Crystal mine is our senior brother, Elder Hua Feng.¡± ¡°Senior Brother Hua Feng?¡± Hearing this name, everyone present could not help but be shocked. It was clear everyone recognized Elder Hua Feng as one of the Haoran Sect¡¯s most powerful cultivators. Not only was his cultivation at the Seethrough stage, but he was also considered a standout even within that level. With him there, unless an opponent of the Dao Integration came forward, there shouldn¡¯t be much trouble under normal circumstances. ¡°Huh¡­ ?¡± Just then, both Elder Yuan Feng and Elder Chi Yan¡¯s expressions changed as they each pulled out a communication jade talisman. When they finished reading the contents of the communication jade talisman, their relaxed expressions immediately turned solemn. Seeing their reaction, everyone else in the room tensed up, sensing that something was amiss. ¡°Senior Brothers, has something happened at the large Heaven Crystal mine?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Elders Yuan Feng and Chi Yan did not hide anything in response to the questions from the crowd. ¡°Just now, Elder Hua Feng sent us a message, informing that Xu Lingzi from the Eternal Sword Sect led a surprise attack on one of our outposts at the large Heavenly Crystal mine. Currently, Elder Hua Feng has engaged in several battles with Xu Lingzi and his people, and for the moment, our side holds the upper hand. However, according to Elder Hua Feng, Xu Lingzi has already sent a message to their Eternal Sword Sect. It won¡¯t be long before more cultivators from their sect arrive. He urged us to quickly arrange reinforcements to head to the Xichuan Plains. We must set up a high-grade Level 7 array, the Vast Harmony Array, around the large Heavenly Crystal mine as soon as possible. Only by doing so can our Haoran Sect gain a sufficient advantage and securely solidify our claim.¡± With that said, Yuan Feng and Chi Yan didn¡¯t waste any more time. They looked around at those present, calling out several names. ¡°Those whose names have been called, come with us to the Xichuan Plains. The rest of you, be prepared as well. If a large-scale conflict breaks out between our two sects, we might need your participation.¡± After finishing their instructions, Yuan Feng and Chi Yan, along with the named individuals, quickly left the Elder Hall. ¡°Junior Brother Jiang, what do you make of this situation?¡± At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan and the others had already started leaving the Elder Hall. Jiang Chengxuan, Wen Tao, and Hong Mei had not been called upon. Wen Tao was the one who asked Jiang Chengxuan this question. After a brief thought, Jiang Chengxuan replied to Wen Tao and Hong Mei, ¡°I suspect this might just be the beginning. If things continue to develop this way, it might not be long before a war breaks out, possibly involving four sects or even more. After all, there are already many conflicts between the human sects. Some things, once they reach a certain limit, might explode even if no one wants them to. What do you think, Senior Brother Wen, Senior Sister Hong Mei?¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words made Wen Tao and Hong Mei look solemn. Upon reflection, they realized that what Jiang Chengxuan had said was indeed accurate. This incident could potentially become a spark that ignites a war within their human race. Of course. That would be the worst-case scenario. However, the situation might not necessarily develop in that direction. After bidding farewell to Wen Tao and Hong Mei, Jiang Chengxuan went straight to the Shenwu Peak where his Shifu was. Upon arriving at Shenwu Peak, Jiang Chengxuan found that his senior sister, Xie Xiangyao, and his senior brother, Zhao Tianfan, were both there. Their expressions briefly showed surprise upon seeing Jiang Chengxuan, but soon turned into delight. ¡°Little junior brother, have you advanced to the Celestial Radiance stage?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded. ¡°I¡¯ve just broken through recently. I came to report to our Shifu. By the way, I just visited the Elder Hall and heard about something.¡± ¡°Is it about the discovery of a large Heavenly Crystal mine on the Xichuan Plains?¡± Zhao Tianfan asked. ¡°Yes, you both already know about it?¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied, slightly surprised. Zhao Tianfan and Xie Xiangyao nodded. ¡°We came to see our master today precisely because of this matter.¡± ¡°For this matter?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was puzzled. Zhao Tianfan explained, ¡°You might not be aware, little junior brother, but Saint Huang An of the Five Elements Heavenly Sect is attempting to break through to Mahayana. For a Dao Integration Saint to break through to Mahayana, the first requirement is a complete large Heavenly Crystal mine.¡± ¡°Really? There¡¯s such a thing?¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s pupils dilated in shock, suddenly realizing the complexity surrounding the large Heavenly Crystal mine was far deeper than he had imagined. If this matter were to be known by Saint Huang An, Jiang Chengxuan could almost predict the reaction. After all, this concerned his own path towards the Dao, and no one would give up so easily. Even if that place was discovered by the Haoran Sect first, it was no exception. If things went wrong, the war he was worried about might really erupt.. Chapter 796 - Chapter 796: Shifus Gift, Natural Secret Realm Chapter 796: Shifu¡¯s Gift, Natural Secret Realm Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Come in, all of you.¡± At that moment, the voice of Qin Shenwu suddenly resonated simultaneously in the ears of Jiang Chengxuan, Zhao Tianfan, and Xie Xiangyao. The three of them immediately looked at each other and replied in unison, ¡°Yes.¡± Following that, they stepped together into the cave abode where Qin Shenwu resided. ¡°Greetings, Shifu!¡± Upon arriving, Jiang Chengxuan, Zhao Tianfan, and Xie Xiangyao immediately bowed in unison to Qin Shenwu. Qin Shenwu nodded at them. Then, his gaze settled on Jiang Chengxuan. A smile couldn¡¯t help but spread across his face. ¡°Chengxuan, well done. You¡¯ve broken through to the Celestial Radiance stage so quickly.¡± As he spoke, his expression froze for a moment, then he stared intently at Jiang Chengxuan and suddenly said, ¡°Chengxuan, have you grasped the true essence of a rule?¡± ¡°What? Grasped the true essence of a rule?¡± Hearing Qin Shenwu¡¯s words, both Zhao Tianfan and Xie Xiangyao looked astonished. They turned their heads in unison towards Jiang Chengxuan, eager to hear his response. Jiang Chengxuan nodded and said with a smile. ¡°TO be honest, Shifu, I have indeed comprehended the true essence of a certain rule.¡± ¡°That¡¯s really¡­¡± Zhao Tianfan and Xie Xiangyao were somewhat surprised. Clearly, they were well aware of how difficult it was to grasp the true essence of a rule at Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s level. Most importantly, having grasped the true essence of a rule, he would possess a certain ability to protect himself in the future when facing powerful beings of the Seethrough stage, not being utterly powerless like other cultivators in the face of the Seethrough domain. ¡°Let¡¯s see what the true essence of the rule you¡¯ve grasped is. Qin Shenwu said with a smile. Zhao Tianfan and Xie Xiangyao were also quite curious. They were genuinely interested in what kind of rule essence their junior brother had grasped. Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t hold back or hide anything. Suddenly, the sound of flowing water could be heard emanating from him. Then, within a hundred miles, streams of water began to appear, surrounding the area with a majestic watery domain. In this water domain, Zhao Tianfan and Xie Xiangyao could distinctly feel their reactions, thought processes, and the speed at which the Dharmic power circulated within their bodies all seeming to slow down. ¡°Hm? What is this?¡± Both were visibly intrigued. At the same time. Qin Shenwu, seated at the head, burst into laughter. ¡°Excellent, excellent. Truly worthy of being my disciple, to have grasped the true essence of the Water Rule so quickly. He immediately looked at Jiang Chengxuan and asked: ¡°Chengxuan, what have you named this true essence of the rule?¡± Jiang Chengxuan respectfully replied. ¡°Shifu, the divine power derived from this true essence of the rule is named ¡®Marsh.''¡± ¡°Marsh?¡± Qin Shenwu paused for a moment, then nodded in satisfaction. ¡°That¡¯s a very fitting name indeed. However, I feel that your understanding of this rule¡¯s true essence is missing some variability.¡± ¡°Missing variability?¡± Jiang Chengxuan first appeared puzzled, then quickly realized. With a somewhat wry smile, he nodded. ¡°Shifu is right. After all, my understanding of this rule¡¯s true essence is indeed not fully perfected, lacking in many variations.¡± After a pause, he bowed respectfully again and asked: ¡°Shifu, can you teach me?¡± ¡°Hahaha!¡± Suddenly, Qin Shenwu burst into hearty laughter. He said, ¡±Since I¡¯m your Shifu, I¡¯ll naturally do my best to help you. Well then, consider this item as my gift to you upon your advancement.¡± As he spoke, a golden crystal suddenly appeared in Qin Shenwu¡¯s hand, which he then handed to Jiang Chengxuan, saying, -This is a Transformative Golden Crystal. Integrating it into your true essence of the rule will introduce many variations to it. However, doing so will also make your rule¡¯s true essence somewhat more sharp. After all, this is a metal-elemental spiritual item of rules. But since metal generates water and possesses the characteristic of variability, it can help your current true essence of the rule to undergo such changes. How you ultimately use it and perfect your own true essence of the rule will depend on you.¡± Seeing what Qin Shenwu gifted Jiang Chengxuan, Zhao Tianfan and Xie Xiangyao¡¯s eyes revealed a hint of surprise. Clearly, they were aware that the Transformative Golden Crystal given by Qin Shenwu was an extremely precious resource. Didn¡¯t Qin Shenwu just mention that this was a metal-elemental spiritual item of rules? Anything related to the term ¡°rules¡± is invariably complex. Though Jiang Chengxuan might not fully grasp the exact value of the Transformative Golden Crystal, he was aware that a spiritual item of rules was a treasure hard to come by, something you couldn¡¯t just find even if you had all the Heavenly Crystals in the world. A wave of warmth flowed through Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart without reason. He knew that whether it was his current Shifu, Qin Shenwu, his senior brother, Zhao Tianfan, or his senior sister, Xie Xiangyao, they all truly considered him as one of their own. Their concern for him was genuine. At that moment, as Jiang Chengxuan accepted the Transformative Golden Crystal, he expressed his gratitude towards Qin Shenwu with utmost sincerity. ¡°Thank you for the treasure, Shifu. I will definitely remember your kindness and never forget it¡­¡± ¡°Hehe, alright, alright.¡± Qin Shenwu chuckled and waved his hand. ¡°I understand your feelings. Now, let¡¯s discuss the matter of the large Heavenly Crystal mine in Xichuan Plains.¡± Hearing Qin Shenwu mention this, whether it was Jiang Chengxuan, Zhao Tianfan, or Xie Xiangyao, they all perked up. ¡°You should all be clear about the specifics of this matter. But there¡¯s one aspect you might not be aware of. ¡°Huh?¡± Hearing Qin Shenwu¡¯s words, faces of Jiang Chengxuan, Zhao Tianfan, and Xie Xiangyao all showed confusion. A rare serious expression appeared on Qin Shenwu¡¯s face. He continued: ¡°According to the estimations of a few of us old folks, at the deepest part of that large Heavenly Crystal mine, there might very well exist a secret realm that has never been explored before.¡± ¡°What?¡± Qin Shenwu¡¯s words completely stunned Jiang Chengxuan and the others. They could have never imagined that at the deepest part of the large Heavenly Crystal mine, there would actually exist an unexplored secret realm. Could it be that the deepest part of the large Heavenly Crystal mine was actually connected to a natural secret realm? As if reading the thoughts of his disciples, Qin Shenwu slowly nodded, affirming. ¡°You¡¯re thinking correctly. Inside, there indeed lies a natural, unexplored secret realm..¡± Chapter 797 - Chapter 797: The Outbreak of Total War, Choosing Missions Chapter 797: The Outbreak of Total War, Choosing Missions Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment, whether it was Jiang Chengxuan, Zhao Tianfan, or Xie Xiangyao, their emotions were inevitably stirred. They were ail too aware of how precious an untouched, natural secret realm could be. Almost instinctively, they harbored the same thought. No matter what, their Haoran Sect must secure the large Heavenly Crystal mine for themselves. However, the three of them quickly calmed down. Xie Xiangyao said, ¡°Shifu, with such crucial information, is it possible that the Eternal Sword Sect, or even the Five Elements Heavenly Sect, might also come to know of it in time?¡± Qin Shenwu smiled slightly, then shook his head and replied, ¡°You can rest assured on that matter. As long as they do not possess the large Heavenly Crystal mine, they will not be able to learn of this news. Because, before this, we old folks have combined several of our Haoran Sect¡¯s treasures to completely shield the secrets of heaven. They would not be able to divine any related information even if they tried.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± This assurance secretly relieved Xie Xiangyao, Jiang Chengxuan, and Zhao Tianfan. As long as those outside their circle remained unaware, then the control over the large Heavenly Crystal mine remained within manageable bounds. Even if a sect war broke out, it could still be contained to a certain extent, preventing it from affecting a larger, broader scope. ¡°Now, what I want to discuss with you is this.¡± Qin Shenwu¡¯s voice rang out once more. This jolted Jiang Chengxuan, Zhao Tianfan, and Xie Xiangyao. ¡°If, after this, we indeed go to war with the Eternal Sword Sect and the Five Elements Heavenly Sect, then you must strive to earn sufficient contribution points during this conflict. Only by doing so, after we have secured that large Heavenly Crystal mine, will you be eligible to be among the first to enter that natural secret realm.¡± These words instantly sharpened the resolve of Jiang Chengxuan, Zhao Tianfan, and Xie Xiangyao. They could discern from their Shifu¡¯s words that the slots for the first expedition into the natural secret realm would be highly contested. Only those who truly made significant contributions during this event would be granted the privilege of initial entry. For any natural secret realm, the first entrance always comes with the blessing of the realm¡¯s fortune. This fortune not only benefits the individual in numerous ways but also enables them to find treasures that are perfectly suited and harmoniously aligned with themselves during their journey in the realm. Thus, whenever a natural secret realm is discovered, the opportunity to be among the first to explore it becomes incredibly precious. Even within a sect as unified as their Haoran Sect, competition is inevitable in such matters. And this, Qin Shenwu conveyed, was the real reason he had summoned them here. Compared to their fellow sect members who hadn¡¯t received this news, Jiang Chengxuan and his companions had indeed gained a significant advantage. ¡°Alright, that¡¯s all for now. If there are no further questions, you may leave. Remember, during this period, try not to go out or accept any sect missions. According to my estimation, the war with the Eternal Sword Sect should start very soon.¡± And indeed, Qin Shenwu¡¯s predictions came to pass. Just half a month after Jiang Chengxuan and the others bid farewell to Qin Shenwu, a piece of news suddenly swept through the entire Haoran Sect. Just half a day earlier, a Seethrough stage powerhouse from the Eternal Sword Sect had led a team to attack the Haoran Sect¡¯s Tianyun Herbal Garden, slaughtering all the cultivators stationed there. Moreover, they plundered all the spiritual herbs from the Tianyun Herbal Garden and used a secret method to contaminate its spiritual veins. This turned the Tianyun Herbal Garden into a barren land. Such shocking news immediately startled all the cultivators within the Haoran Sect and then enraged them. How many years had it been since such a bold attack on their Haoran Sect¡¯s properties occurred? Let alone wiping out all the cultivators stationed in their Tianyun Herbal Garden. Such actions were extremely vile. Sect Master Xue Ping had declared a full-scale war against the Eternal Sword Sect just an hour before. As for this announcement, the higher-ups of the sect remained relatively calm, especially those like Jiang Chengxuan, Zhao Tianfan, and Xie Xiangyao, who had been aware of the situation beforehand. They understood that the incident at the Tianyun Herbal Garden was not the beginning. In fact, there had been many clashes between the cultivators of both sides before, with both sides experiencing losses. However, this incident had become the spark that ignited a full-scale war between their Haoran Sect and the Eternal Sword Sect. It was believed that similar news would also spread throughout the Eternal Sword Sect. At this moment. Many elders within the sect had already received their missions and headed to various battlefronts. It was then that Jiang Chengxuan suddenly received a message from his Shifu, Qin Shenwu, asking him to come to Shenwu Peak directly. Without any hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan quickly made his way to Shenwu Peak. He saw Qin Shenwu standing in front of a stone table, who smiled upon seeing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s arrival. ¡°Chengxuan, I have something to tell you. Your senior brother and sister have already been assigned by me to the frontlines.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Hearing Qin Shenwu¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan was slightly surprised. Just two days ago, he, Zhao Tianfan, and Xie Xiangyao had still met up. It was unexpected that in the blink of an eye, his senior brother and sister had already been sent to the frontlines. The specifics, I have already mentioned to you before,¡± Qin Shenwu continued. ¡°If you wish to be among the first to enter the natural secret realm in the future, then it is imperative not to stay behind in the sect during this war. You must earn sufficient contributions. Therefore, as you might have already guessed, I¡¯ve called you here to assign you a specific mission.¡± With that, Qin Shenwu gestured with a wave of his hand. Instantly, several mission details appeared before Jiang Chengxuan. The first mission was to head to the large Heavenly Crystal mine battlefield in the Xichuan Plains, to assist Senior Sister Xie Xiangyao and other Seethrough stage elders in the struggle against the Eternal Sword Sect cultivators for control over the mine. The second option was to be stationed at a location known as Haoran Valley within the Haoran Sect to prevent surprise attacks from the Eternal Sword Sect. The third mission involved leading a group of cultivators to defend a major city on the front lines, named East Sky Immortal City. The last option was to covertly infiltrate the area behind the large Heavenly Crystal mine battlefield in the Xichuan Plains, waiting for the right moment to launch a surprise attack or an assassination operation against the Eternal Sword Sect monks. These four tasks were carefully selected by Qin Shenwu for Jiang Chengxuan after much consideration. The choice was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s to make. After much deliberation, Jiang Chengxuan recognized the merits in each of the missions his Shifu had chosen for him. However, being inclined towards action rather than passive defense, and having undertaken many defense missions previously out of necessity rather than desire, he quickly ruled out the second and third options. Both guarding Haoran Valley and defending East Sky Immortal City didn¡¯t align with his personal inclinations. Compared to these, he preferred a more proactive approach, making him gravitate towards choosing between the first and the last mission. Sure enough. Upon closer inspection, the first mission seemed the most suitable for him. On the frontline, the opportunities to earn merit were significantly greater than those in a covert operation. Plus, having Senior Sister Xie Xiangyao, a Seethrough stage powerhouse, by his side provided some assurance of safety. However, such a role would limit his ability to fully utilize his strengths, especially considering his status not just as any Celestial Radiance stage cultivator but also the possessor of the supreme-grade Spiritual Treasure, the Five Elements Diagram, which granted him combat capabilities even against Seethrough stage powerhouses. Under such circumstances, the frontline battlefield did not seem to meet his needs. So. After careful consideration, Jiang Chengxuan looked at Qin Shenwu and said, ¡°Shifu, I wish to undertake the last mission.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s response, a smile immediately spread across Qin Shenwu s face, and he nodded, saying, ¡°I knew you would choose this last mission.¡± Jiang Chengxuan immediately responded with a flattering compliment with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to your excellent arrangement, Shifu, knowing exactly what your disciple needs.¡± ¡°Haha.¡± Qin Shenwu chuckled and tapped at Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s forehead, his expression then turned serious as he looked at Jiang Chengxuan and said, Since you have chosen this last mission, I won¡¯t say much more. In any case, the battlefield is ever-changing, and even the undying cultivators of the Celestial Radiance stage have fallen in the past. I don¡¯t have many demands on you, just one ¨C prioritize your own safety above all else. If you¡¯re not sure, remember not to force it. Remember, as long as there¡¯s life, there¡¯s hope.¡± It was evident that Qin Shenwu¡¯s words came from the heart. Jiang Chengxuan was deeply moved. He nodded solemnly at Qin Shenwu, saying, ¡°Please rest assured, Shifu. I will prioritize safety, and if I¡¯m not absolutely sure, I will not take unnecessary risks.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Qin Shenwu nodded in satisfaction. Suddenly, as if he remembered something, he turned to Jiang Chengxuan and said: ¡®By the way, if you get a chance, remember to keep an eye on your senior sister.¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Hearing his master¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression momentarily froze. Qin Shenwu, however, shook his head with a hint of helplessness. -Anyway, just remember to pay a little attention when the time comes. Your senior sister, sigh¡­¡± Chapter 798 - Chapter 798: Helping in Secret, The First Celestial Radiance Cultivator Perished Chapter 798: Helping in Secret, The First Celestial Radiance Cultivator Perished Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Qin Shenwu didn¡¯t elaborate further, but Jiang Chengxuan had his guesses. Without lingering inside the sect, Jiang Chengxuan submitted his mission details at the Elders¡¯ Hall and then promptly left the boundaries of the Haoran Sect. A few days later. A few days later, in the Xichuan Plains, where the large Heavenly Crystal mine was located, numerous battles were erupting. Cultivators clad in Haoran Sect garb were clashing fiercely with those dressed in the Eternal Sword Sect¡¯s attire. The exchange was intense, with casualties on both sides over time. However, overall, the Haoran Sect demonstrated superior strength compared to the Eternal Sword Sect. So. After some time, the Haoran Sect started gaining the upper hand. Yet, up until now, no cultivators of the Celestial Radiance stage from either side had entered the fray. The conflict was, for the time being, kept within certain limits. But, as Jiang Chengxuan predicted, this equilibrium wouldn¡¯t last long and was bound to be disrupted soon. Indeed, just as he expected, half a month later, a clash over a strategic point led to both the Haoran Sect and the Eternal Sword Sect deploying their Celestial Radiance stage cultivators. The battle between Celestial Radiance stage cultivators was immensely fierce, with the conflict quickly spreading over tens of thousands of miles. In the sky, four cultivators, transformed into colossal figures spanning millions of feet, were colliding against each other, sending waves of formidable Haoran Qi and sword light soaring through the air like pillars, exploding continuously in the high skies. The terrifying fluctuations directly rippled through the ground below and the surrounding void, creating visible ripples in the air. Hidden in the shadows, Jiang Chengxuan observed the battle. He noticed that the Eternal Sword Sect¡¯s Celestial Radiance stage cultivators, whether in terms of Dharmic power strength or the divine powers they used, seemed slightly inferior to those of his own sect. And this was probably related to the inheritances of both sides. After all, the Haoran Sect was a super sect with a background in the Immortal Realm. What about the Eternal Sword Sect? Although it was also a super sect, there were also immortals in the Immortal Realm. However, their overall foundation was still a little inferior to their Haoran Sect. It was also because of this that the Eternal Sword Sect did not have the slightest advantage when facing the Haoran Sect. Boom! At this moment, two Celestial Radiance stage cultivators from the Haoran Sect made their move simultaneously. In an instant, the two Celestial Radiance stage cultivators from the Eternal Sword Sect, and their Dharma Forms, were severely damaged. Their once towering and solid figures immediately became somewhat ethereal, indicating that if the battle continued in this manner, they would undoubtedly be defeated before long. However, at that moment, behind the two Eternal Sword Sect cultivators, a similarly formidable aura suddenly emerged. It was another Celestial Radiance stage cultivator. Seeing this, the two Celestial Radiance stage cultivators from the Haoran Sect exchanged a glance, with one of them commenting, ¡°I knew it. You guys from the Eternal Sword Sect wouldn¡¯t play fair.¡± Buzz! As he spoke, a similarly powerful aura rose behind the Haoran Sect¡¯s cultivators, belonging to someone Jiang Chengxuan knew well. It was none other than Wen Tao. Boom! With a swipe of Wen Tao¡¯s hand, his Dharma Form, spanning millions of feet, unleashed a slash. There was a ripping sound as a sword qi, thick with the essence of Haoran, surged towards the newly appeared Eternal Sword Sect cultivator. The cultivator¡¯s expression tightened. Just as he was about to activate his Dharma Form to counterattack, an extremely obscure force suddenly descended on him, causing his movements and reactions to be slower. ¡°How¡­¡± His pupils shrank in shock. By the time he attempted to counterattack, it was already too late. Boom! The Haoran sword qi slashed by Wen Tao directly split his Dharma Form in two, causing an explosion of spiritual Qi in the sky. The cultivator uncontrollably spat out a mouthful of blood. Seizing the moment, Wen Tao struck again. The remaining two Eternal Sword Sect cultivators saw this and their expressions drastically changed. Unfortunately, before they could react, the two Celestial Radiance stage cultivators from the Haoran Sect had already intercepted them. The cultivator who had spoken just now smiled and said, ¡°What are you two trying to do? Don¡¯t forget, your opponents are us.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the two Haoran Sect cultivators attacked. Boom! Boom! Boom! In that instant, the two sides collided tens of thousands of times. On the other side. Wen Tao, with a significant advantage, launched another slash towards the Eternal Sword Sect cultivator. Buzz! A tremendously blinding giant sword glow suddenly appeared in the sky, slicing through space itself. Even before the sword glow fully reached him, the Eternal Sword Sect cultivator already felt a piercing pain across his body. ¡°Damn it!¡± The Eternal Sword Sect cultivator was both shocked and enraged. He couldn¡¯t understand the source of the mysterious force that had slowed his reactions and thoughts just moments before. Unfortunately, he no longer had the chance to unravel this mystery. As he was grappling with these thoughts, a more potent binding force suddenly descended upon him, dissolving all his defenses. This immediately made him realize that there was another person hiding around them. He attempted to warn his comrades, but as he opened his mouth to shout, Wen Tao¡¯s attack had already engulfed his entire body. During this process, a sword glow even sharper than Wen Tao¡¯s swept across the Eternal Sword Sect cultivator without drawing any attention from those present except perhaps for a faint notice from Wen Tao himself. However, he didn¡¯t dwell on it. With rapid hand seals, Wen Tao conjured the figure of a sage donning a Confucian cap, who then drew a pen and pointed it straight at the brow of the Eternal Sword Sect cultivator. ¡°How dare you!¡± ¡°Defend!¡± At this moment, the Eternal Sword Sect cultivators who were held back by the two Celestial Radiance stage cultivators of the Haoran Sect could not help but be furious. They desperately wanted to assist their fellow sect member but were unable to break free from the Haoran Sect cultivators¡¯ blockade, forced to watch as the pen in Wen Tao¡¯s Dharma Form made contact with their comrade¡¯s forehead. BOOM! It was like a comet exploding. A blinding orb of light in the high sky suddenly collapsed inward and then rapidly expanded. Caught in the midst of this were the Eternal Sword Sect Celestial Radiance stage cultivator and his Dharma Form. ¡°Senior Brother Liang!¡± The two Eternal Sword Sect cultivators exclaimed in shock. At this moment, all eyes were drawn to that part of the sky, where a massive Dharma Form and the figure of a bearded man disintegrated in front of everyone. This marked the first Celestial Radiance stage cultivator to fall since the battle began. Reacting swiftly, the two Eternal Sword Sect cultivators immediately retreated with their forces, conceding the strategic point completely. This turn of events came as a pleasant surprise to the two Haoran Sect cultivators. Approaching Wen Tao, they respectfully fist-bumped their chests and said, ¡°Senior Brother Wen, it¡¯s amazing to see how much your strength has grown in such a short time. To be able to slay an opponent of the same stage in direct combat truly earns our admiration.¡± However, faced with their compliments, Wen Tao¡¯s brow furrowed slightly, hinting at a complex mix of feelings about the situation. Wen Tao glanced at the two junior brothers and inquired, ¡°Did either of you notice anything unusual just now?¡± ¡°Something unusual?¡± Hearing Wen Tao¡¯s question, both cultivators were visibly taken aback. The young man in blue asked, ¡°Senior Brother Wen, what do you mean by ¡®something unusual¡¯?¡± After pondering for a moment, Wen Tao shared his suspicion with them, ¡°I suspect someone secretly lent us a hand just now.¡± ¡°Someone helped us?¡± The two junior brothers were immediately surprised by this revelation. They did not expect Wen Tao to say this. Suddenly, the tall, thin man seemed to realize something and asked with some astonishment, ¡°Senior Brother Wen, are you suggesting that your ability to slay Liang Guanghua was because someone in the shadows assisted you?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Wen Tao didn¡¯t conceal the truth and nodded in affirmation. ¡°If it weren¡¯t for that person¡¯s assistance, I believe it would have been impossible to slay Liang Guanghua. At most, defeating him would have been feasible.¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± The two junior brothers exchanged glances, bewildered. If what Wen Tao said was true, how powerful must that hidden individual be, especially since they hadn¡¯t detected his presence at all? Most importantly, who could this person be? ¡°Senior Brother Wen, if this is indeed the case, do you have any guesses about the identity of this person?¡± the young man in blue inquired. However, Wen Tao shook his head. ¡°As far as I know, there doesn¡¯t seem to be anyone within our Haoran Sect who specializes in such concealling abilities. Moreover, the strength of this individual is formidable. At least at the Celestial Radiance stage, I¡¯ve heard of no one like that.¡± ¡°Could it be one of the Seethrough stage senior brothers?¡± The tall, thin man initially speculated but then immediately dismissed the idea. What status do those in the Seethrough stage hold? It seemed improbable for them to act in such a manner. Most importantly, if a Seethrough stage cultivator had indeed intervened in the battle, it would have been impossible for both their side and the Eternal Sword Sect not to notice even the slightest sign. While Wen Tao and the others were discussing among themselves, Jiang Chengxuan, positioned further back, suddenly noticed some unusual movements from the Eternal Sword Sect¡¯s side.. Chapter 799 - Chapter 799: Hiring Demonic Cultivators, Eternal Sword Sects Conspiracy Chapter 799: Hiring Demonic Cultivators, Eternal Sword Sect¡¯s Conspiracy Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations As Jiang Chengxuan observed, two figures shrouded in dense, malevolent energy made their way into the Eternal Sword Sect¡¯s camp. This immediately raised his suspicions, as the intense aura of malevolence surrounding these individuals was not characteristic of righteous cultivators. It was highly likely that they were cultivators from the demonic path. The thought that the Eternal Sword Sect might be colluding with demonic forces crossed his mind but was quickly dismissed. It seemed improbable for the Eternal Sword Sect to engage in such foolishness. However, the possibility of them hiring a few demonic cultivators to assist in the shadows was more plausible. Given the appearance of these individuals, it was clear they were not from any significant demonic sect, making it difficult to accuse the Eternal Sword Sect of collusion based on their involvement alone. A cold light flashed in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes as he decided to investigate further, ¡°Let¡¯s see what you¡¯re up to.¡± With that, his figure vanished as if erased by an invisible hand, thanks to his secret technique, ¡®Formlessness¡¯. At this moment. Within the Eternal Sword Sect¡¯s camp, the two demonic cultivators were already meeting with the person in charge from the sect, known as the Fiery Sword Emperor, a Seethrough stage powerhouse. The Fiery Sword Emperor addressed the two, ¡°Fellow daoists, I trust there are no issues with the task we¡¯ve agreed upon?¡± The one-eyed man among them responded with a smile, ¡°Rest assured, Daoist Fiery Sword. We, Yin-Yang Killers, having accepted your commission, will certainly strive to complete it without any mishaps unless we perish in the attempt. Furthermore, we will keep our mutual information confidential and not reveal a word to outsiders.¡± ¡°That¡¯s reassuring,¡± the Fiery Sword Emperor replied, a slight smile appearing on his face. He then handed over a jade slip to the one-eyed man, saying, ¡°Brother Fei Ying, this contains information about that location. Please review it carefully before taking any action.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± With the jade slip in hand, the Yin-Yang Killers didn¡¯t linger any longer. After bidding farewell to the Fiery Sword Emperor, they left the Eternal Sword Sect¡¯s camp. Watching their departure, an Eternal Sword Sect elder approached the Fiery Sword Emperor, expressing concern, ¡°Senior Brother Fiery Sword, could inviting those two pose any future risks?¡± A cold smirk appeared on the Fiery Sword Emperor¡¯s face. ¡°The possibility of future risks? Do you really think I would keep them around after this is over?¡± The elder¡¯s expression immediately changed. Then, he said in realization, ¡°I see. I understand now.¡± Meanwhile, the Yin-Yang Killers, having departed from the Eternal Sword Sect¡¯s camp, made their way toward the location detailed in the jade slip. However, at this moment, the charming woman looked at the one-eyed man and said, ¡°Brother Cheng, isn¡¯t it too risky for us to work with a sect like the Eternal Sword Sect?¡± After all, a sect like theirs will not hesitate to betray us at critical moments.¡± The one-eyed man responded with a scoff, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯ll be fine. Do you think I plan to blindly follow their dictates? If that were the case, I can almost guarantee those Eternal Sword Sect folks would turn on us in a heartbeat.¡± ¡°Then why are we still engaging with them?¡± The woman¡¯s confusion was apparent. The one-eyed man said, ¡°Our cooperation stems from a need for something they possess. However, you also know that I didn¡¯t really express my needs previously. Instead, I asked for something else. Right now, half of that item is already in my hands. The rest depends on how we play our cards. Rest assured, should things go south, I won¡¯t hesitate to pull us out of the fire. I won¡¯t let us fall into peril.¡± As they continued their conversation, unbeknownst to them, a silent observer trailed behind. Jiang Chengxuan looked coldly at the two people in front of him. Based on the other party¡¯s current route and their previous conversation, Jiang Chengxuan roughly understood the purpose of the two people¡¯s trip. ¡°How ruthless. So, they resort to employing demonic cultivators to do such a thing. I may have underestimated the Eternal Sword Sect¡¯s willingness to stoop so low.¡± The place the Yin-Yang Killers wanted to go to was the nearest mortal city. Yes. There were also mortal cities in the Spiritual Realm. Moreover, the size and population of these mortal cities were even larger than the mortal cities in the lower realm. What they intended to do was to wipe out that mortal city. At that time, the Haoran Sect cultivators of the righteous path would definitely come here to check. Most importantly, according to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s understanding, there were many mortal relatives of the Haoran Sect cultivators living in that mortal city. If anything happened to the city, the cultivators of the Haoran Sect who were participating in the war would be affected. Should any Haoran Sect members come to investigate, they might fall into a meticulously laid trap, altering the war¡¯s course in unforeseeable ways. However, eradicating a city of such magnitude would not be straightforward, thanks to the protective arrays. Usually, this kind of array was in a dormant mode. However, as long as the city was attacked, the hidden and dormant array would be completely revived. At least for a short period of time, it could help withstand attacks. Unless the attacker¡¯s strength had already far exceeded the limit of the array. Only then would it be possible for it to be instantly broken through. As for those who could do so, they were typically Void Returning Divine Lords. This was especially so for Void Returning Divine Lords at the Celestial Radiance stage. They were able to do it with ease. It seemed likely that part of the attackers¡¯ mission included drawing the attention of the Haoran Sect¡¯s cultivators to this city. In essence, any incident occurring in this mortal city would undoubtedly impact the Haoran Sect cultivators engaged in the frontline. At this moment, the two demonic cultivators were nearing the airspace above the city, looking down at the countless mortals below with a cruel smirk on their faces. ¡°Brother Cheng, shall we begin now?¡± The seductive woman turned to ask. The one-eyed man, known as Brother Cheng, shook his head, ¡°Hold on, let¡¯s first see if there¡¯s any strong presence hiding in that city.¡± Apparently. They were well aware that such a large mortal city might host a powerful protector. A premature move that alerted such a guardian, prompting full activation of the city¡¯s defensive array, would complicate their mission. After all, their identities here were more sensitive. Exposure could lead to being targeted by both the Haoran and Eternal Sword Sects cultivators. Suddenly, a circle of blue light emanated from the one-eyed man¡¯s eye, scanning every corner of the city. His gaze finally settled on a young man dressed in white. ¡°There actually is a Void Returning cultivator stationed here,¡± he muttered, his expression turning slightly grim. The seductive woman, noticing the change, looked at him, ¡°Brother Cheng, what should we do now? Do we disguise ourselves as mortals to enter the city and deal with him first?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think that will be necessary.¡± Out of nowhere, an unexpected voice rang in their ears, startling them both. They hadn¡¯t anticipated that someone had been concealing their presence so close to them. ¡°May I ask if there¡¯s been some misunderstanding?¡± The one-eyed man immediately retreated with the woman. As they looked up, they saw Jiang Chengxuan standing calmly not far from them. He looked at the one-eyed man and the charming woman and said indifferently, ¡°A misunderstanding? What misunderstanding could there possibly be? You¡¯re here on behalf of the Fiery Sword Emperor from the Eternal Sword Sect to annihilate this mortal city, aren¡¯t you? Or am I mistaken?¡± ¡°What?¡± Upon hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, the one-eyed man and the seductive woman¡¯s expressions instantly shifted. How could he possibly know about their mission? Had he been shadowing them all along? The realization filled them with dread. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± At that moment, the two of them could no longer care about the mission and instantly disappeared on the spot. Unfortunately, they hadn¡¯t gotten far before their movements dramatically slowed. Even the Dharmic powers and thoughts began to slow down. Jiang Chengxuan approached them leisurely, his expression cold, ¡°The Yin-Yang Killers, correct? I¡¯m aware of your past deeds, slaughtering numerous cultivators and mortals for your cultivation. I¡¯m sorry, but both of you should stay behind today.¡± Buzz! As he spoke, a scroll unfolded in front of Jiang Chengxuan, emanating dazzling light in five colors. Almost immediately, the one-eyed man and the seductive woman felt their bodies escaping their control. ¡°This¡­ This is the power of a domain? How is this possible?¡± Whoosh- Before they could finish their sentence, the scroll in front of Jiang Chengxuan gently enveloped them. In an instant, they disappeared from sight. When they reappeared, they were already lifeless bodies. Chapter 800 - Chapter 800: Almighty VS Almighty Chapter 800: Almighty VS Almighty Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations After disposing of the two bodies, Jiang Chengxuan quickly vanished from the scene. Not long after. A young man in white arrived at the location. Sensing the residual fluctuations in the air, his expression subtly changed. He immediately returned to the city and, taking no chances, activated the city¡¯s protective array. Some time later. Within the Eternal Sword Sect¡¯s camp, the Fiery Sword Emperor discovered he could no longer contact the Yin-Yang Killers. His expression darkened at this realization. Initially suspecting betrayal of the duo, his concern escalated when a report came in stating that the protective array around a certain mortal city had been fully activated. It became clear to him that the Yin-Yang Killers¡¯ mission had likely failed, sparking a surge of anger and frustration within him. ¡°Useless fools!¡± he cursed under his breath. However, before he could dwell on this failure, another elder reported that one of their sect¡¯s outposts to the north had been attacked. The defensive array was breached, and several Dharma Form stage cultivators were slain. This news was significantly more shocking and severe than the failure of the Yin-Yang Killers¡¯ mission. Losing hired help was an insignificant matter. Even if their mission was successful, the Fiery Sword Emperor would still consider getting rid of them. However, their outpost had been destroyed and several Void Returning cultivators had died. This was a rather serious matter. One had to know that such outposts were protected by Level 7 arrays, which could only be breached by array masters or someone of the Seethrough stage within a short period. However, if a Seethrough stage cultivator had indeed attacked, it was impossible that fellow Seethrough stage cultivators like themselves would not sense it. At the very least, it was impossible for them to do such a thing without alerting others. Likewise, the possibility of an array master being responsible seemed slim. Array masters were extremely rare in super sects like theirs. They also had their own important missions. It was impossible for them to be easily sent to such a frontline. Once they fell, it would be a loss that many treasures could not make up for. So. In the Fiery Sword Emperor¡¯s opinion, both possibilities were unlikely. But this raised another question. If the perpetrator wasn¡¯t a Seethrough stage powerhouse nor a master of arrays, then who could it possibly be? Surely, the outpost wouldn¡¯t crumble on its own. A few days later. Another piece of news was sent to the Fiery Sword Emperor¡¯s desk. Another outpost of the Eternal Sword Sect had been uprooted nearby, This news made the Fiery Sword Emperor¡¯s face darken. If he hadn¡¯t realized by now that someone was targeting their sect specifically, it would speak volumes of his naivety. ¡°Any useful leads?¡± The Fiery Sword Emperor inquired, turning to an elder before him. The elder shook his head. ¡°The other party¡¯s actions are covert and meticulous. At a glance, they¡¯ve left behind no discernible traces¡­ unless¡­¡± ¡°Unless we invite a Dao Integration Sage to wield his time-reversal capabilities to unveil the other party¡¯s identity, right?¡± The Fiery Sword Emperor looked at the elder and shook his head. ¡°In this war, we already have a tacit understanding. The highest combat power is the Seethrough stage. The Dao Integration Sage will not participate.¡± ¡°Are we to merely stand by and watch then, letting this perpetrator run rampant?¡± ¡°Far from it.¡± The Fiery Sword Emperor¡¯s eyes flashed with coldness. ¡°I shall personally oversee one of our outposts in the shadows. I¡¯m eager to see who dares to so brazenly target the Eternal Sword Sect.¡± A few days later. While the Fiery Sword Emperor was guarding an outpost, in the next moment, an urgent message came. It said that the Haoran Sect had launched a frontal attack on the Eternal Sword Sect, hoping that the Fiery Sword Emperor would return immediately to take charge of the situation. Sure enough. In this war at the frontline, the Fiery Sword Emperor was not the only Seethrough stage cultivator on the Eternal Sword Sect¡¯s side. However, the one who truly had the authority to command and was the strongest was still him, the Fiery Sword Emperor. Should the Haoran Sect deploy Seethrough stage forces, the Eternal Sword Sect¡¯s other cultivators of the same realm might well find themselves outmatched. ¡°Damnit!¡± The Fiery Sword Emperor angrily smashed the stone table in front of him. Grasping the messenger talisman, he stood abruptly. ¡°Issue my order, immediately summon Junior Brother Bei Shan to take my place here. I refuse to believe they¡¯d dare to act so boldly with Junior Brother Bei Shan present.¡± With that declaration, he transformed into a streak of light, racing towards the frontline. Yet, in the brief gap he left, a shadowy figure emerged nearby. He looked in the direction where the Fiery Sword Emperor disappeared, but he didn¡¯t make a move immediately. Instead, he concealed himself again, as if he was waiting for something. Indeed. Not long after the Fiery Sword Emperor departed, he unexpectedly returned to the scene. His cold gaze swept across the surroundings. Making sure that there was indeed no one around, his figure disappeared again. However, Jiang Chengxuan still did not appear. This was because he could clearly sense a hint of danger lurking around him. It was not until some time had passed that Jiang Chengxuan truly appeared. At this moment, it would probably take some time for that Junior Brother Bei Shan to arrive. This amount of time was enough for him to do many things. With a gesture, a colossal halberd, as large as a mountain, materialized in his hand. There was a rumble. He launched it towards the protective array below with tremendous force. At the same time, the Universal Breaking array Key on his body suddenly flashed. The huge halberd landed in the outpost as if it was not hindered at all. Rumble! A massive cloud of dust billowed into the air as two Void Returning cultivators guarding the outpost watched in horror as their bodies disintegrated under the formidable force, ultimately vanishing into nothingness. Swoosh! Swiftly, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure disappeared from the skies above the outpost. Shortly after his departure, a furious roar echoed through the area, ¡°Who dares destroy an Eternal Sword Sect outpost and kill its cultivators? Show yourself!¡± Boom! Boom! Boom! In an instant, an overwhelming and terrifying power burst forth from a thin and short man. However, there was no one around. A howling wind blew, and he was the only one standing there alone. Back at the frontline battlefield, when the Fiery Sword Emperor received the bad news from Junior Brother Bei Shan, he nearly spat blood in frustration. Despite their careful planning, they had been outmaneuvered. Feeling fooled, his angry gaze turned to Elder Yuan Feng of the Haoran Sect, accusingly saying, ¡°Yuan Feng, what despicable methods has your Haoran Sect resorted to?¡± At this moment, Elder Yuan Feng had more or less heard some news. This made him happy, but at the same time, he was also a little curious. Who exactly had such a powerful ability to make the Eternal Sword Sect suffer repeatedly? However, there was no smile on his face when he faced the Fiery Sword Emperor. Instead, he revealed a cold expression. ¡°Fiery Sword, I know not of what you speak, but let me assure you, the Haoran Sect is not one to be falsely accused or slandered. Today, let me experience the famed Eternal Sword Art of your sect and see its extraordinary nature for myself.¡± As his words fell, a pine tree materialized behind Elder Yuan Feng, sending out waves of green light that radiated in all directions from the tree as the center. The areas enveloped by this green glow transformed into pine forests in the blink of an eye. This was his Seethrough domain, known as the Pine Domain. Within it, all things could be turned into pine, serving as nourishment for him. This display caused the Fiery Sword Emperor¡¯s expression to tighten instantly. The next moment, fierce flames soared behind him, with sword qi that was both fierce and blazing, darting and leaping about. The sharp and domineering sword energy tore through the surrounding void, leaving behind visible scars in space, as if threatening to rupture it entirely. Boom! Boom! Boom! A series of colossal explosions erupted, centering on the clash of their domains, wildly dispersing in every direction. The Fiery Sword Emperor¡¯s domain, brimming with fierce sword qi, seemed mighty and unyielding, but upon encountering Elder Yuan Feng¡¯s Pine Domain, it was like mud flowing into the sea, utterly ineffective against the pine trees. Conversely, Elder Yuan Feng¡¯s Pine Domain transformed into towering trees that took root within the Fiery Sword domain, continually compressing and squeezing its bounds. Witnessing this, the Fiery Sword Emperor¡¯s face grew increasingly grim. ¡°A venerable old Seethrough powerhouse indeed. Let¡¯s see if your domain can still hold firm against my top-grade Spiritual Treasure.¡± As he spoke, the sound of a sword cry, clear and resonant, echoed from the void. Clang! Clang! Clang! In an instant, a sword shadow, akin to a fire dragon, burst through the layers of green light, reaching the pine trees in a flash. Whoosh! Sensing the imminent threat, the pine trees began to sway violently, and amidst them, a figure appeared, holding a bamboo pole. The figure gently smashed it at the ferocious sword qi fire dragon. There was a thud. The ferocious sword qi fire dragon that was brandishing its claws suddenly dimmed and let out a wail. Chapter 801 - Chapter 801: Five Elements Heavenly Sect Enters, Collision of Flames Chapter 801: Five Elements Heavenly Sect Enters, Collision of Flames Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°What? A supreme-grade Spiritual Treasure!¡± The Fiery Sword Emperor¡¯s expression changed drastically at that moment. He could distinctly sense a mysterious domain emanating from the bamboo pole, which effortlessly penetrated the defenses of his high-grade Spiritual Treasure and inflicted damage upon its essence. ¡°Damn it!¡± His expression darkened considerably, realizing he stood no chance against such an opponent. Prioritizing defense became his immediate concern. Thinking of this, the Fiery Sword Emperor immediately ordered everyone to activate the Level 7 array. Instantly, countless sword shadows filled the sky, each shimmering with a silvery light and exuding a sharp aura. This array, the High Heaven Eternal Sword Array, was the Eternal Sword Sect¡¯s claim to fame. Upon seeing this, Elder Yuan Feng chuckled. At that moment, he did not advance and just stood guard outside the array. This left the Fiery Sword Emperor and his people in a dilemma, neither able to advance nor retreat, trapped in an uncomfortable stalemate. ¡°Damnit!¡± Flames of anger blazed in the Fiery Sword Emperor¡¯s eyes, but faced with Elder Yuan Feng¡¯s frustrating tactics, he found himself without recourse. Eventually, they were forced to temporarily retreat, conceding vast swathes of territory. ¡°No choice left.¡± A few days later. Days later, as the Fiery Sword Emperor listened to the reports from the elders, his face was the epitome of gloom. ¡°With our current situation, there¡¯s no way we can defeat those guys from the Haoran Sect. Continuing this stalemate will only deplete the Eternal Sword Sect¡¯s strength in vain.¡± ¡°Then, Senior Brother Fiery Sword, what are you suggesting?¡± Elder Bei Shan tentatively inquired, prompting everyone¡¯s gaze to turn towards the Fiery Sword Emperor. His eyes flashed fiercely as he slowly stated, ¡°I plan to inform our sect master and the supreme elders about our predicament here and request that they relay this matter to the Five Elements Heavenly Sect.¡± ¡°What? Inform the Five Elements Heavenly Sect?¡± Elder Bei Shan and the others were taken aback by the suggestion. ¡°If we bring the Five Elements Heavenly Sect into this, we¡¯ll completely lose our hold over this area. Even if we ultimately defeat the Haoran Sect, the share of this large Heavenly Crystal mine left to our Eternal Sword Sect will likely be minimal.¡± ¡°Then tell me, aside from this approach, do we have any better options?¡± The Fiery Sword Emperor challenged, turning to look at the others with a stern voice. The group exchanged looks, finding themselves at a loss for words. Clearly, they didn¡¯t have a better solution to the current predicament. ¡°Since there¡¯s no better approach, let¡¯s tentatively settle on this plan,¡± the Fiery Sword Emperor spoke again. ¡°Regardless, this isn¡¯t solely my decision to make. Everything ultimately depends on the sect master and the supreme elders.¡± A month later. Jiang Chengxuan, positioned behind the battlefield, suddenly sensed over a dozen formidable auras swiftly approaching from afar. This caused his eyes to narrow. This was because he had captured a few familiar auras from the dozen or so auras. That was the aura unique to Five Elements Heavenly Sect cultivators. As a cultivator who cultivated the path of the five elements, Jiang Chengxuan knew the aura of the Five Elements Heavenly Sect cultivators very well. ¡°It seems the Eternal Sword Sect has indeed sought assistance from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect. Looks like that should be the case.¡± In his eyes, he had already seen a few familiar faces. They were Void Returning Divine Lords from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect. The two people in the lead were also mighty beings in the Seethrough stage. One of them was called Feng Tianyun, while the other was called Divine Lord Furious Sea. One of them was proficient in the Dao of Fire while the other was proficient in the Dao of Water. Additionally, there were several Celestial Radiance stage cultivators and seven or eight Dharma Form cultivators. From this, it was not difficult to see that the Five Elements Heavenly Sect placed a lot of importance on that large Heavenly Crystal mine. They had sent out such a lineup at once. ¡°It¡¯s time to inform the sect and my senior sister about this development.¡± Jiang Chengxuan had already alerted Xie Xiangyao of his presence through a special method. So. Soon after, Xie Xiangyao convened a meeting with all cultivators above Void Returning on the frontline, including Elder Yuan Feng and Chi Yan, two Seethrough stage powerhouses. At this moment, Yuan Feng and Chi Yan both looked at Xie Xiangyao and asked with a smile, ¡°Junior Sister Xie, have you called us all here for something special?¡± Knowing her, they understood that Xie Xiangyao wouldn¡¯t gather everyone without significant reason. ¡°Indeed, there is a matter I need to share with everyone,¡± Xie Xiangyao began. ¡°Not long ago, cultivators from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect joined forces with those from the Eternal Sword Sect.¡± ¡°What?¡± Hearing Xie Xiangyao relay this news, Elder Yuan Feng, Elder Chi Yan, and the others couldn¡¯t hide their surprise. They hadn¡¯t anticipated that the Eternal Sword Sect would actually reach out to the Five Elements Heavenly Sect regarding this matter. ¡°Junior Sister Xie, can you confirm this?¡± At this moment, Elder Chi Yan could not help but speak in a deep voice. ¡°I can confirm,¡± Xie Xiangyao nodded affirmatively. After a pause, she added, ¡°You all must remember the mysterious ally who has been assisting us from the shadows in past battles, right?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± The mention of this unseen helper sparked a realization among Elder Yuan Feng, Elder Chi Yan, and the others. Elder Yuan Feng said, ¡°Does Junior Sister Xie know that person¡¯s identity? And, was this information also provided by this person?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Xie Xiangyao didn¡¯t conceal this fact and nodded in response. ¡°Indeed, he discovered this matter, and I do know his identity, but for now, At this point, Xie Xiangyao paused for a moment before continuing, ¡°I cannot disclose it. I hope you all understand.¡± The elders nodded in understanding, though their expressions quickly turned serious. ¡°If the Eternal Sword Sect has indeed brought the Five Elements Heavenly Sect into this, it won¡¯t be long before they launch an offensive against us,¡± one elder voiced out. Xie Xiangyao nodded in agreement. ¡°Therefore, we need to make preparations in advance. Also, there¡¯s no need for excessive worry. This information has already been sent to our sect. I believe it won¡¯t be long before more of our brothers and sisters from the sect join us. We only need to¡­¡± A few days later. A sea of fire, stretching for tens of thousands of miles and resembling a volcanic eruption, surged towards the Haoran Sect¡¯s stronghold. Upon witnessing this, Xie Xiangyao, Elder Yuan Feng, Elder Chi Yan, and the others sharpened their focus. ¡°This level of power¡­ If I¡¯m not mistaken, it must be Feng Tianyun from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect,¡± Elder Yuanfeng declared gravely. ¡°It¡¯s definitely him,¡± Elder Chi Yan suddenly spoke up. ¡°Let me handle him. We have some old scores to settle, so it¡¯s time for a proper confrontation.¡± As he spoke, countless droplets of fire gathered behind Elder Chi Yan, quickly forming into blazing stars. These fiery celestial bodies then shot towards the oncoming inferno, ready to collide with the formidable existence sent out by Five Elements Heavenly Sect. ¡°The Eternal Sword Sect, indeed a well-trained dog by your Five Elements Heavenly Sect. I didn¡¯t expect they would even inform you about such matters.¡± Elder Chi Yan suddenly spoke out loudly, ¡°But do you know, we discovered this large Heavenly Crystal mine quite some time ago. Isn¡¯t your arrival today a bit too late? Or, did your obedient dog fail to inform you immediately?¡± BOOM! As his words ended, their attacks clashed violently. Instantly, the entire sky turned the color of flames, causing the surrounding air, vegetation, and rocks to ignite spontaneously. On the other side, hearing Elder Chi Yan¡¯s words, the expressions of the Eternal Sword Sect cultivators changed dramatically. They couldn¡¯t even care less about Chi Yan calling their sect ¡°dog¡± for the time being. They hurriedly wanted to explain their reason for not immediately informing Five Elements Heavenly Sect of the discovery of the large Heavenly Crystal mine. However, before they could speak, a cultivator from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect scoffed dismissively and retorted loudly, ¡°Chi Yan, spare us your attempts to sow discord. Do you really think such childish provocations will sway us? Or do you take us for fools?¡± With those words, an elder in a blue robe soared into the sky. Behind him, an endless sea of fire roared, transforming into dragons, crocodiles, bulls, phoenixes, and more, all charging towards Elder Chi Yan. ¡°Break!¡± Flames surged in Elder Chi Yan¡¯s eyes as he raised his hand. Buzz! In an instant, countless fiery stars morphed into miniature suns, spinning rapidly as they met the incoming fire dragons, crocodiles, bulls, and phoenixes head-on. Rumble! The sky erupted with intense explosions, resembling suns bursting, filling the area with blinding light and scorching heat that spanned tens of thousands of miles. The clash zone turned into a giant crimson sphere, radiating endless light and heat, invoking a sense of dread in all who witnessed it. Such is the might of Seethrough stage powerhouses. Chapter 802 - Chapter 802: Merit Protection, The Fall of Bei Shan Chapter 802: Merit Protection, The Fall of Bei Shan Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations In the very moment Elder Chi Yan clashed with Feng Tianyun, another battle erupted as Divine Lord Furious Sea engaged Elder Yuan Feng in a fierce confrontation. Meanwhile, Fiery Sword Emperor and Bei Shan found themselves in a collision course with Xie Xiangyao, their forces meeting in a spectacular clash. Suddenly, the sky became a battlefield for seven formidable powers, their encounter sending shockwaves across hundreds of thousands of miles, unsettling the very fabric of the realm. Hidden in the shadows, Jiang Chengxuan watched with a grave expression. He was convinced that the enemy¡¯s assault was far from a mere probe. There was definitely something that they weren¡¯t aware of. BOOM! Elder Chi Yan and Feng Tianyun, Elder Yuan Feng and Divine Lord Furious Sea, seemed evenly matched, neither side giving ground in the short term. However, Xie Xiangyao stood out, single-handedly overpowering both Fiery Sword Emperor and Bei Shan with an unmatched prowess. Yet, this overwhelming advantage only heightened Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s unease. It was common knowledge that his senior sister¡¯s strength was unparalleled among her peers, making the idea of her losing to the likes of Fiery Sword Emperor and Bei Shan an impossibility. The facts also proved it. As time passed, Fiery Sword Emperor and Bei Shan found it increasingly difficult to deal with Xie Xiangyao. There was a possibility of defeat at any time. However, the more the situation was like this, the more Jiang Chengxuan felt that something was wrong. ¡°There¡¯s definitely something I¡¯m missing,¡± he muttered, furrowing his brows. He had pushed his Heavenly Calculation Technique to their limit, yet failed to uncover any useful information. This was also the most abnormal part. ¡°It seems I must resort to using some of my fate and merit to unveil the secrets before me.¡± At the thought of this, a wisp of purple aura suddenly flashed across Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. The next moment, the Merit Golden Lotus on his body suddenly bloomed. A stream of golden merit qi suddenly merged into his body. ¡°Let me take a good look at exactly what you all are hiding.¡± Buzz! As Jiang Chengxuan used merit, his Heavenly Calculation Technique was once again used to the extreme. For the first time, amid his relentless deductions that had previously yielded nothing, a vague clue emerged. Jiang Chengxuan intensified his efforts, integrating another strand of merit from his Golden Lotus into his calculations. Instantaneously, at the very edge of the boundless void, he perceived an imposing figure, striking from afar at his senior sister Xie Xiangyao. Although this scene had yet to manifest in reality, it was a revelation that could change the course of the battle. Through his deductions, Jiang Chengxuan immediately realized that this sinister plot would soon come to fruition. It was a curse cast from afar, an attack not from a Void Returning Divine Lord but by a true Dao Integration Saint. ¡°Damn it! A dignified Dao Integration Saint actually used such a despicable method. Moreover, he also used a rare treasure to hide his aura. If I hadn¡¯t used my merit consecutively, it would have been impossible to deduce the other party¡¯s existence. Even so, the cost of revealing the other party¡¯s identity would be more than I can bear. But now that I¡¯ve foreseen your scheme, you shall not succeed. In that moment, Jiang Chengxuan held nothing back. The Merit Golden Lotus within his sea of consciousness suddenly burst forth with dazzling light. In a silent flash, a petal transformed into a myriad of lights and shadows, seamlessly merging into Xie Xiangyao¡¯ s body. At this moment, an invisible barrier appeared around her. Just as Jiang Chengxuan took action, atop a vast mountain, a figure seemingly one with the universe raised his hand. In an instant, that hand crossed boundless distances, aiming to erase Xie Xiangyao from existence. ¡°Qin Shenwu, today, I shall start collecting some interest from your chief disciple.¡± As these words fell, the hand transformed into a colossal star, emitting a thunderous roar audible only to the Primordial Spirit. Everyone paused, shock painting their faces as they turned towards the direction of Xie Xiangyao and her companions. Xie Xiangyao felt the shift around her, as if she were trapped in a vast quagmire, struggling in vain against an overwhelming force. She sensed an immense crisis, one her current level of cultivation and power could not withstand. Buzz! Yet, at that critical moment, a strange energy burst forth from within her. The hand that had been poised to strike her encountered a sudden, chaotic flow of time and space. Layers upon layers, dense and interwoven, rendered the hand¡¯s form vague and insubstantial. ¡°How is that possible?¡± On the mountain peak, the towering figure showed a flicker of shock in his eyes. At the same time. The hand, thwarted in its attempt to strike Xie Xiangyao, veered towards Bei Shan beside her. This turn of events sent chills down the spines of both Bei Shan and Fiery Sword Emperor. Bei Shan cried out in terror, ¡°Senior brother, save me!¡± BOOM! As soon as his plea ended, the mysterious giant hand struck him directly. In an instant, Bei Shan¡¯s figure shattered. Quickly, his figure reassembled, only to disintegrate once again before he could utter a word. This cycle repeated until, after hundreds of iterations, Bei Shan ceased to reappear. He had fallen. In that moment, everyone who had been locked in battle ceased their actions, turning in shock towards the direction of Xie Xiangyao and the site of the incident. What had just happened? Why did Bei Shan fall so suddenly? One had to know that the attack from afar had crossed countless space. Unless one reached the Dao Integration, it was impossible for ordinary cultivators to notice it. Only Xie Xiangyao, as the target of the curse, only sensed a trace of extremely dangerous aura when the curse was about to hit her. However, even so, she did not know what had happened just now. Why did the attack that was clearly targeted at her turn to Bei Shan. Could it have been a mistake by the attacker? This was simply impossible. How could a dignified Dao Integration Saint make such a low-level mistake? Unless someone had foreseen this event and altered its course through unknown means. ¡°Could it have been you, junior brother?¡± Xie Xiangyao scanned her surroundings with her divine sense. In the end, she did not find anything. However, her intuition told her that the incident just now was definitely related to her junior brother. Boom! At this moment, Xie Xiangyao did not hesitate at all. Behind her, a colossal figure of a woman emerged, crowned with a phoenix diadem and wielding a spear that radiated an intensely cold light. There was a swish. A cold light quickly expanded in Fiery Sword Emperor¡¯s eyes. He screamed as his body disintegrated into myriad specks of light, scattering into the ether. After a while. Reappearing thousands of miles away, Fiery Sword Emperor looked back at Xie Xiangyao, his eyes still shimmering with residual fear. The reason for his terror was simple. In just a moment, Xie Xiangyao had shattered much of his domain. If she were to strike a few more times like that, his domain would be completely pierced through. Such a catastrophe would diminish his strength by at least thirty percent, and for a considerable time, he would be unable to utilize his true Seethrough domain. Swoosh! At this moment, Fiery Sword Emperor didn¡¯t hesitate in the slightest. He transformed into a streak of light, fleeing into the distance. The situation had escalated beyond his expectations, especially after witnessing the fall of Bei Shan, which had a profound impact on him. He even began to suspect whether the Five Elements Heavenly Sect had intentionally orchestrated these events. On the other side, Feng Tianyun and Divine Lord Furious Sea looked equally grim. They did not expect such an unforeseen event to happen. During this period, something must have happened. It was inconceivable that a Dao Integration Saint could make such a fundamental mistake. What infuriated them even more was Fiery Sword Emperor¡¯s actions. Deserting the battlefield without any warning, it was a move that could be seen as cowardice or, more gravely, a blatant disrespect for their combined efforts and the authority of the Five Elements Heavenly Sect. His departure not only put them in a difficult position but also left them vulnerable to Xie Xiangyao¡¯s overwhelming power. Staying meant an undeniable defeat against Xie Xiangyao and her companions, while leaving would result in significant damage to their forces and reputations. However, the development of the event was not up to them. At that moment, several Dharma Form cultivators on Feng Tianyun, Divine Lord Furious Sea, and the others¡¯ side suddenly exploded out of thin air. They died on the spot. Next was the Eternal Sword Sect. The two Celestial Radiance stage cultivators seemed to have encountered a terrifying primordial spirit attack. They just stood there in a daze. It was only when a sharp sword light flashed past their bodies that they regained a trace of consciousness. However, it was already too late. Under that sword light, their Primordial Spirits, which had merged with the world, were utterly annihilated in a flash. Chapter 803 - Chapter 803: Eternal Sword Sect Retreats, Array Chapter 803: Eternal Sword Sect Retreats, Array Completed Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°What?¡± The sight before them sent shockwaves through Feng Tianyun and Divine Lord Furious Sea. Who could be lurking in the shadows, launching such stealth attacks on their people? For a moment, the faces of all present from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect and Eternal Sword Sect turned exceedingly grim, with a hint of indescribable fear in some eyes. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Finally, without any hesitation, Feng Tianyun and Divine Lord Furious Sea gave the command, then swiftly retreated into the distance. Observing this, Xie Xiangyao, Elder Yuan Feng, Elder Chi Yan, and others did not rush to pursue. Their mission was not to slay enemies but to defend and set up the array. Meanwhile, Jiang Chengxuan, hidden in the shadows, took advantage of the chaos to eliminate a few more cultivators. Only after the Five Elements Heavenly Sect and Eternal Sword Sect had completely withdrawn did he cease his attacks and used a strand of merit qi to conceal his presence again. ¡°Damn it! Damn it, damn it, damn it!¡± Back at their camp, Feng Tianyun and Divine Lord Furious Sea were angry. They had not anticipated such a setback upon their arrival, a failure that would surely be mocked by many within their sect if word got out. ¡°Senior brother, have you noticed that the greatest impact on us was caused by that person hidden in the shadows?¡± At that moment, Divine Lord Furious Sea looked at Feng Tianyun and said. Feng Tianyun nodded, his eyes flashing with deep thought. ¡°Indeed, without that person, our side would not have collapsed so quickly. But what¡¯s most crucial is what exactly happened with Martial Uncle Wanyang? Why did such a mistake occur? We must clarify this matter. Otherwise, if a similar incident happens again, neither you nor I can guarantee that we won¡¯t suffer the same fate as Bei Shan.¡± ¡°Right, I¡¯ll send a message to the sect and inquire about the specifics,¡± agreed Divine Lord Furious Sea. He then took out a communication jade talisman and sent a message to their sect master. Soon, they received a reply from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect. Both Feng Tianyun and Divine Lord Furious Sea hurriedly checked the message, their expressions changing upon reading it. ¡°So, it was for that reason. Someone had disrupted the heavenly secrets, causing Martial Uncle Wanyang to misjudge his target and, moreover, redirected his original attack onto someone else. But who could have done this?¡± At that moment, be it Feng Tianyun or Divine Lord Furious Sea, they could not help but feel a chill run down their spines. This was because they had thought of a problem. If not for Fiery Sword Emperor and Bei Shan, could one of them have been attacked by their Martial Uncle Wanyang? If that was the case, they would truly have died an unjust death. Moreover, what shocked them the most was that the person who could cause all of this to happen was probably stronger than their Martial Uncle Wanyang. In other words, the Haoran Sect¡¯s Dao Integration Saint had also made amove in the previous battle. ¡°Why did this happen? Weren¡¯t we agreed that Dao Integration Saint wouldn¡¯t directly engage in this conflict?¡± Little did they know that everything that had happened earlier was only because of merit. However, be it Feng Tianyun, Divine Lord Furious Sea, or Saint Wanyang from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect, none of them knew. This was because merit had the ability to block the heavenly secrets. Unless Saint Wanyang came personally, it was impossible to unravel the mystery. As Feng Tianyun and Divine Lord Furious Sea speculated about these events, Fiery Sword Emperor had already informed the Eternal Sword Sect of what transpired, including the demise of Bei Shan. Within the grand halls of the Eternal Sword Sect, figures as imposing as mountains convened, pondering over the recent developments. ¡°How do you view this matter?¡± one asked. A slightly hoarse voice said, ¡°This matter shouldn¡¯t have been done on purpose by Fellow Daoist Wanyang. Something unexpected must have happened. Otherwise, this matter wouldn¡¯t be reasonable.¡± ¡°I agree with Senior Brother Cang Jian. However, this matter concerns the death of our sect¡¯s members. I still need to ask the Five Elements Heavenly Sect about the details.¡± ¡°I second that!¡± ¡°I second that!¡± ¡°I second that!¡± A few days later. Jiang Chengxuan received a message from his Shifu, instructing him to discreetly eliminate the cultivators from the Eternal Sword Sect and Five Elements Heavenly Sect located in several key areas. This task was critical for their strategic advantage in the ongoing conflict, and Jiang Chengxuan accepted without hesitation. Especially when he looked at those areas, he sincerely felt that his Shifu¡¯s arrangement was indeed very wise. Successfully targeting these areas would significantly impact the enemy¡¯s capabilities on the frontline. However, Qin Shenwu also cautioned him. While the first strike might proceed smoothly, subsequent actions could lead to traps specifically designed to capture him. At that time, he had to be very careful. If it really didn¡¯t work out, he could just retreat. In short, his own safety was the most important. Jiang Chengxuan took his Shifu¡¯s instructions to heart. At that time, he did not waste too much time and immediately followed the map given by his Shifu to a place called Dihen Valley. It was a vital location for the Eternal Sword Sect and a central hub in their long-distance battle array. By sabotaging this site, he could create a significant disruption in their logistical and strategic capabilities, potentially lowering their overall mobility on the battlefield. At this moment, In Dihen Valley. Many cultivators of the Eternal Sword Sect were reinforcing an array. One of the Celestial Radiance stage cultivators said, ¡°Everyone, this is an important strategic place for our sect. Therefore, we have to do our best to strengthen the defense here.¡± Buzz! However, just as he finished speaking, the array they were reinforcing suddenly began to shake violently. Streaks of runes began to appear and disappear, as if they were about to collapse at any moment. ¡°Oh no!¡± The expression of the leading Celestial Radiance stage cultivator changed drastically. However, before he and the others could do anything, a loud bang resounded in their ears. Immediately after, an extremely terrifying might descended on their place. Everyone could sense that at that moment, their reactions and the circulation speed of the Dharmic powers in their bodies began to slow down. This immediately shocked them. This¡­ this is a domain! Whoosh¡ª At this moment, a diagram suddenly unfolded in front of them. In an instant, green, red, yellow, white, and blue light instantly swept past their bodies. When everything dispersed, there was no one left standing. After Jiang Chengxuan left Dihen Valley, he went to the second key area of the Eternal Sword Sect. This time, his operation went smoothly. However, just as he was about to head to the third area of the Eternal Sword Sect, an extremely strong warning suddenly came from somewhere. That feeling told him that this trip would be very dangerous. If he insisted on going, his life would probably be at risk. After all, he was still in the Celestial Radiance stage, not the Seethrough stage. If the other party only had one Seethrough stage cultivator, he could still escape unscathed. However, if the other party had two or even three of them, it would be another story. ¡°Could it be that the Eternal Sword Sect sent out three Seethrough cultivators to deal with me? If that¡¯s the case, won¡¯t their other places be relatively weaker?¡± At the thought of this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately informed his Shifu of his guess through a message. After a while. Qin Shenwu sent him a message saying that he had completed this mission perfectly. There was no need for him to do anything else. He just needed to wait for the results. The rest of the work would naturally be done by others. Regarding this, Jiang Chengxuan did not insist. Instead, he returned to the frontline battlefield and waited for news. Indeed. About ten days later. Numerous pieces of news came. It was said that several important mines of the Eternal Sword Sect had been severely attacked. During this period, there were several battles at the level of Seethrough stage. As a result, the Eternal Sword Sect¡¯s mines suffered considerable losses. This also indirectly affected the situation at the frontline. Due to the defeat at the rear, the morale of the people here had declined to a certain extent. Despite the Five Elements Heavenly Sect cultivators¡¯ attempts at bolstering spirits, it didn¡¯t work. On the contrary, the fallen cultivators of the Eternal Sword Sect only compounded their grievances towards their allies. A few months later. The Eternal Sword Sect was the first to announce their withdrawal. Their departure dealt a substantial blow to the Five Elements Heavenly Sect, now left to confront the Haoran Sect¡¯s attacks alone. Most importantly, their Five Elements Heavenly Sect was extremely far away from here. Without the help of the Eternal Sword Sect, they would have to spend a lot of time traveling. By the time their reinforcements could arrive, the tide of battle might have already turned. Crucially, shortly after the Eternal Sword Sect¡¯s withdrawal, Xie Xiangyao and other Seethrough stage cultivators finalized the grand array. This setup meant that unless a Dao Integration Saint personally intervened, breaching the array, guarded by Seethrough stage powerhouses, was nearly an impossibility. Chapter 804 - Chapter 804: Entering the Natural Secret Realm and Chapter 804: Entering the Natural Secret Realm and Consuming the Providence Pill Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations The Five Elements Heavenly Sect had also discussed this situation many times. In the end, a consensus among the Dao Integration Saints led to the withdrawal of all disciples from the front lines. After all, they recognized that victory was nearly impossible unless both sects were willing to escalate to a Dao Integration-level conflict. They simply lacked the advantage of timing, geographical position, and unity ¡ªthree crucial elements of success. A few months later. Supreme Elder Leng Yuehua, a Dao Integration Saint of the Haoran Sect, made an appearance above a large Heavenly Crystal mine. Everyone present promptly paid their respects. ¡°Greetings, Martial Uncle Yuehua!¡± Leng Yuehua nodded at the crowd. ¡°From today onwards, I will be in charge here. ¡°You can choose to continue staying here or leave according to your situation.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Everyone immediately accepted the order. At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan, Xie Xiangyao, and Zhao Tianfan arrived at the peak where Qin Shenwu resided. They found Qin Shenwu seated beside a stone table, his face breaking into a smile upon seeing his three disciples. ¡°You have all performed exceedingly well in this matter.¡± His gaze then shifted towards Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Especially you, Chengxuan. It¡¯s fair to say, the victory in this war is inseparable from your support.¡± Jiang Chengxuan hurriedly replied with humility. ¡°Shifu, you flatter me too much. I merely did what I ought to do.¡± However, Qin Shenwu waved his hand dismissively. ¡°There¡¯s no need for modesty. What is true, is true. Even I failed to notice Wanyang¡¯s actions immediately. Yet, it was you who managed to block his attack.¡± This piqued the curiosity of Xie Xiangyao and Zhao Tianfan, especially Xie Xiangyao. She knew it was her junior brother who had saved her that day, but she was unaware of the method he used to escape the curse of a Dao Integration Saint and even managed to redirect that calamity onto Bei Shan. This move became a turning point in the war and a crucial factor in the breakdown of trust between the Eternal Sword Sect and the Five Elements Heavenly Sect. Even if the upper echelons of both sects could approach the situation with calm and rationality, the same could not be said for the disciples on the front line. However, just as Jiang Chengxuan was about to say something, Qin Shenwu waved his hand at him again. ¡°This secret is yours to keep. Our Haoran Sect, including myself, will not covet the secrets of our disciples. Likewise, you are allowed to keep your own secrets without disclosing them. After all, a secret remains a secret only when no one else knows it; otherwise, it ceases to be one.¡± Grateful from the bottom of his heart for his Shifu¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan knew well that his actions that day must have piqued many people¡¯s curiosity, even their desire to probe further. Fortunately, he had a good Shifu and had also joined a commendable sect. Otherwise, if he were in an environment like the Five Elements Heavenly Sect, the people there would undoubtedly delve deep into his secrets. ¡°Now, I¡¯ve gathered you all here for just one matter,¡± Qin Shenwu, paused before continuing, ¡°As a reward for your contributions, you¡¯ve been granted permission to enter the natural secret realm for the first exploration. What fortunes you may find there will entirely depend on your own destiny.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Upon hearing Qin Shenwu¡¯s words, surprise and delight involuntarily surfaced on the faces of Jiang Chengxuan, Xie Xiangyao, and Zhao Tianfan. ¡°When will this first group enter the natural secret realm, Shifu?¡± Xie Xiangyao couldn¡¯t help but inquire. Qin Shenwu smiled and replied, ¡°If all goes well, it should be within the next few days. Stay here at Shenwu Peak for now. I¡¯ll notify you once we have a specific date.¡± ¡°Yes, Shifu!¡± The three disciples bowed and accepted the command. Seven or eight days later, Qin Shenwu suddenly took Jiang Chengxuan, Xie Xiangyao, and Zhao Tianfan to the Sect Master¡¯s Grand Hall, where many people had already gathered. At that moment, Sect Leader Xue Ping greeted them, ¡°Senior Brother Qin.¡± Qin Shenwu nodded in response to Xue Ping and the others present. ¡°Is everything ready? Can we set off?¡± he asked. Xue Ping nodded, ¡°We¡¯re almost ready. Just waiting for a few more people, then we can depart together. By the way, for this trip into the natural secret realm, would you, Senior Brother Qin, mind leading them there?¡± Hearing this, Qin Shenwu laughed, ¡°Sect Leader, you know I can¡¯t refuse, right?¡± Xue Ping simply smiled, confident that Qin Shenwu would agree. Indeed. Qin Shenwu soon nodded in agreement, ¡°Alright, once everyone is here, I¡¯ll take them over.¡± ¡°Good!¡± After a while. A few more people came in from outside. Since then, everyone who was qualified to enter the natural secret realm had arrived. Qin Shenwu looked at everyone and said. ¡°Let¡¯s go. This time, I will lead you to the natural secret realm.¡± ¡°Thank you, Martial Uncle Qin.¡± All the cultivators bowed respectfully. With a wave of his hand, Qin Shenwu summoned an invisible current that enveloped everyone present. Including Jiang Chengxuan, they were all swept away towards the outskirts of the Haoran Sect. In just a moment. Everyone felt a slight tremor in their bodies. Looking around, they realized they had arrived at the large Heavenly Crystal mine on the Xichuan Plains. At the same time. Qin Shenwu had already handed over their care to Leng Yuehua, who was in charge of guarding this place. Qin Shenwu then sent a voice transmission to Jiang Chengxuan and the others, ¡°I have brought you here. What gains you make from here on will depend entirely on yourselves. Right. If you encounter any issues, feel free to speak with Junior Sister Leng.¡± ¡°Yes, Shifu.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and the other two also replied via voice transmission. At that moment, Qin Shenwu¡¯s figure vanished from their sight. Leng Yuehua then led everyone deep into the large Heavenly Crystal mine. The scenery around them changed rapidly, and their perception of the surroundings became blurred, obviously due to some special method used by Leng Yuehua. Fortunately, this sensation didn¡¯t last long. After a brief moment, their vision cleared. When they looked again, they found themselves in front of a cave entrance that emitted a faint, shimmering light. Could this be the entrance to the natural secret realm? This question arose in everyone¡¯s minds. Then, Leng Yuehua confirmed their suspicions, ¡°You¡¯re right. This is the entrance to the natural secret realm. The highest cultivation level allowed inside is the Seethrough stage. Moreover, each person can only obtain the natural treasures inside on their first entry. The maximum time one can stay inside is no longer than three months. So. Make the most of this opportunity.¡± With those words, Leng Yuehua waved her hand, and the layers of restrictions at the entrance were instantly removed. Jiang Chengxuan and the others sensed carefully. Without any hesitation, they all flew towards the entrance of the natural secret realm. ¡°Junior Brother Jiang and Brother Zhao, if you encounter any problems within the secret realm, feel free to contact me. I¡¯ll come to your aid as soon as I can.¡± ¡°Yeah,¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Zhao Tianfan both nodded in agreement. Before entering this place, the three of them had already discussed. After entering the natural secret realm, if they discovered anything special and felt that it was necessary, they could immediately contact each other. After all, they were disciples under the same Shifu, sharing a closest bond within the Haoran Sect. Supporting and helping each other was only natural. Soon after, Jiang Chengxuan and his companions felt as if they had passed through a barrier. Upon regaining their vision, they found themselves separated, each alone. Jiang Chengxuan looked around and realized he was in a vast jungle, surrounded by the chirping of birds and fragrant flowers, all imbued with an exceptionally pure aura of Primordial Spiritual Qi. At this moment, what was most important? Opportunity, of course. So. Without any hesitation, he took out a pill from his possession. This pill, shimmering in gold and white, radiated a mysterious aura. It was the Providence Pill awarded to him by the system. Consuming this pill would significantly enhance his fortune for a period, providing unparalleled assistance in his exploration of the natural secret realm. Buzz! Soon, Jiang Chengxuan consumed this Providence Pill. Instantly, he felt as if a special force had descended upon him from the unseen realms. Using the Heavenly Calculation Technique, he began to divine potential opportunities. In just a moment, he sensed a particularly suitable opportunity about thirty thousand miles to the southeast. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan flew towards the indicated direction following the information he had divined. A moment later. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure landed in this place. With just one glance, Jiang Chengxuan was profoundly shocked. Chapter 805 - Chapter 805: Five Mystical Spirits Pool, Jiang Anran Ascending Chapter 805: Five Mystical Spirits Pool, Jiang Anran Ascending Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°This is¡­?¡± Before him lay a pool of water, shimmering with five colors, quietly suspended in mid-air. From this five colors-hued water, Jiang Chengxuan could feel a strong yearning from the depths of his Dharmic power, as if his body and the cultivation technique he practiced, the Infinite Wheel, were both desperately craving something. ¡°Could this be the legendary Five Mystical Spirits Pool?¡± Jiang Chengxuan remembered his Shifu, Qin Shenwu, mentioning it. This pool only forms when a new world is created or a new space is born shortly after its inception. It is a supreme treasure for cultivating the Five Elements, unmatched in its rarity and power. A single day of cultivation within it could rival a hundred years outside. Most importantly, the elemental rules contained within the pool could help one comprehend these complex principles, saving countless years of effort. ¡°Never would I have thought that I would actually encounter such a treasure.¡± Jiang Chengxuan felt a surge of excitement. After scanning his surroundings to ensure no one else was present, he flew directly towards the Five Mystical Spirits Pool. Boom, boom, boom! Unexpectedly, as he approached the pool, beams of mystical light shot towards him aggressively from within it, startling him. ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡± He had never heard of the Five Mystical Spirits Pool attacking anyone attempting to approach it. In response, he quickly summoned his Five Elements Aureole. Streaks of five-elemental Dao runes surrounded the five-elemental aureole that was flickering with five-colored light. The attacking mystical lights, upon contact with his aureole, were absorbed into it, instantly enhancing its power and defense by thirty percent. ¡°Could it be that those beams of light possess the power to enhance my divine powers?¡± As more beams of mystical light shot out from the pool towards him, Jiang Chengxuan summoned his Five Elements Aureole again. This time, however, the beams ignored the aureole¡¯s defense and directly hit him. BOOM! Instantly, rules of five different elements exploded within his body. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body disintegrated into streams of rule energy, each displaying one of five distinct colors. After a long time. His body was then reconstituted. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes shimmered with a five-colored mystical light. A dense aura of rules emanated from his body. In this instant, Jiang Chengxuan could distinctly feel his understanding of the Five Elements improve by several levels. Buzz! At the same time. Beams of mystical light once again shot towards him from the Five Mystical Spirits Pool. This time, Jiang Chengxuan seemed to grasp the mystery behind it. He formed hand seals, and various Five Elements divine powers were unleashed by him. Withering, Light Cut, Sky Burial, Wrathful Flames, Years, and the Five Elements Extermination Divine Light. As he used these five-element divine powers, Gradually, the power of the five elements increased at a speed visible to the naked eye. Eventually, Jiang Chengxuan directly comprehended the true essence of the metal rule from those beams of light. With a mere thought, countless dense, sharp auras surrounded him. The void immediately filled with the sound of slicing, as a terrifying aura spread rapidly in all directions from where he stood. At the same time, the Five Mystical Spirits Pool, which had been in front of him, slowly vanished from sight. ¡°Huh?¡± After a long time. Jiang Chengxuan emerged from his deep comprehension of the true essence of the metal rule. Looking at the empty space before him, many realizations flashed through his mind. It turned out that the so-called Five Mystical Spirits Pool was not meant for one to enter but to grant individuals something uniquely theirs through different means. This was the true marvel of the Five Mystical Spirits Pool. At that moment, without lingering, Jiang Chengxuan chose a new direction and continued his quest for opportunities within the natural secret realm. Just as Jiang Chengxuan was searching for his own opportunities in this natural secret realm, Jiang Anran, who was far away in the Nine Essences cultivation world, also faced her Ascension Heavenly Tribulation. The sky was filled with dense thunderclouds, forming a massive curtain that obscured the heavens. Many cultivators, including Jiang Yuncheng and Jiang Renchuan from the Jiang family, watched with anticipation and anxiety. This was the third cultivator set to ascend after Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. If she succeeded, it would confirm that their Nine Essences Cultivation World indeed possessed the qualifications for ascension to the higher realms. This was a matter of great importance and significance. Boom! Just then, a blindingly bright and massive bolt of lightning struck down towards Jiang Anran from the dense clouds. Instantly, a large umbrella appeared above Jiang Anran¡¯s head, its surface a rich earthy yellow, exuding a thick aura of the Earth Element. The lightning, upon striking this earthy glow, caused it to tremble slightly before it returned to normal. Rumble! Then came the second bolt of lightning, visibly larger and far more powerful than the first. The earthy glow on the umbrella trembled violently and dimmed significantly but ultimately withstood the strike of the second lightning bolt. As the third bolt of lightning descended, Jiang Anran no longer relied solely on the inherent power of the Dharma treasure to defend but instead forcefully injected her Dharmic power into it. Instantly, the umbrella, whose light had dimmed, brightened once again, effortlessly blocking the assault of the third lightning bolt. Then came the fourth, fifth, sixth, and even the seventh bolts. Jiang Anran, using this defensive Pure Yang treasure, successfully fended off each one. However, when the eighth heavenly tribulation descended, the color of the lightning had changed from its original silver-white to tinges of red. The spectators from afar held their breath in anticipation. They knew that the power of this tribulation would likely surpass the sum of the first seven, perhaps even more so. A solemn expression appeared on Jiang Anran¡¯s face as her hands swiftly formed seals. Behind her, a colossal Dharma Form manifested, towering ten thousand feet tall. With a gesture, it conjured massive earthy-yellow spears, hurling them straight at the eighth bolt of lightning crashing down from the sky. Boom, boom, boom! A series of violent explosions thundered through the sky, causing the distant onlookers to instinctively retreat tens of thousands of miles further. Suddenly, amidst the explosions, a bolt of lightning tinged with purple streaked down directly at Jiang Anran. Her eyes narrowed in focus. With a clang, her intrinsic flying sword was finally summoned. In an instant, a powerful and dense aura of the Earth Element¡¯s sword intent filled the entire sky. Crackling sounds ensued. The descending bolt of lightning was repeatedly cleaved, creating fissures with each strike of Jiang Anran¡¯s sword light. Finally, with a loud bang, the lightning bolt shattered into fragments of light and dissipated. That was the last, the ninth heavenly tribulation. From that moment, Jiang Anran had successfully transcended all the stages of her ascension tribulation. Suddenly, a massive beam of blue light descended upon the ascension platform. In the heavens and earth, ethereal melodies of the immortals could be heard. Standing within that beam of ascending blue light, Jiang Anran turned her gaze towards the distant crowd and spoke: ¡°Everyone, today as I ascend to the higher realms, I hope you all will continue to strive diligently. May we have the chance to meet again in the higher realms.¡± After her words, Jiang Anran¡¯s figure no longer lingered. With the rapid ascent of the blue light, her form gradually vanished from the eyes of those present. ¡°We respectfully send off Fairy Anran to the higher realms!¡± ¡°We respectfully send off Fairy Anran to the higher realms!¡± ¡°We respectfully send off Fairy Anran to the higher realms!¡± At this moment, Jiang Anran felt her consciousness being infinitely elevated. Her entire being, following the blue light, kept rising higher and higher. Finally, the scenery before her eyes brightened dramatically. Looking up, she found herself standing on a vast white jade plaza. ¡°Huh¡­?¡± A middle-aged cultivator, who was stationed there, was momentarily taken aback by her appearance. He looked at Jiang Anran, who had appeared on the ascension platform, and a smile quickly spread across his face. ¡°May I ask which realm you have ascended from, Fairy?¡± As he spoke, it seemed he remembered something and quickly introduced himself. ¡°Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Liu Haolong, from the Flying Cloud Sect. It¡¯s my turn to guard this Eastern Sky Ascension Platform. How may I address you, Fairy? Do you belong to any sect or family in the higher realms?¡± Hearing Liu Haolong¡¯s words, Jiang Anran pondered for a moment before replying: ¡°You are too kind, fellow Daoist. I have ascended from an unknown lower realm. May I ask which part of the Spiritual Realm this place belongs to?¡± Upon hearing Jiang Anran¡¯s question, Liu Haolong¡¯s expression became noticeably more serious. He understood that anyone who could ask such a question clearly had some knowledge of the Spiritual Realm, indicating that she might have a significant background here. With this thought, Liu Haolong did not conceal anything and responded with a smile. ¡°Without hiding anything from you, Fairy, the realm you have ascended to is known as the Celestial Floodgate Realm of the Spiritual Realm.¡± Chapter 806 - Chapter 806: So Youre Elder Shens Junior Chapter 806: So You¡¯re Elder Shen¡¯s Junior Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Celestial Floodgate Realm?¡± A wave of joy instantly surged through Jiang Anran¡¯s heart. In years past, through the cross-realm treasures left in the Nine Essences cultivation world by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, she had learned of the realm they had ascended to, which was precisely this Celestial Floodgate Realm. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that I would ascend to the Celestial Floodgate Realm like Shifu Jiang and Shen. This means I should be able to see them again soon.¡± With this thought, Jiang Anran immediately turned to Liu Haolong, bowing slightly as she inquired. ¡°In that case, may I ask Fellow Daoist Liu, how far is the Haoran Sect and the Thunderclap Valley from here? Do you know how I might travel there?¡± ¡°Huh¡­?¡± Hearing Jiang Anran¡¯s question, Liu Haolong was immediately taken aback. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Could it be that this fairy has connections with both the Haoran Sect and the Thunderclap Valley? If that¡¯s truly the case, then her background must be quite significant. I must ensure to maintain a good relationship with her. Such a connection could bring enormous benefits to both myself and the Flying Cloud Sect.¡± With this in mind, Liu Haolong promptly said to Jiang Anran ¡°Do you wish to visit the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley, Fairy? Don¡¯t misunderstand, I¡¯m just speaking honestly. From here, both places are indeed quite a distance away. If you wish to go there, it¡¯s best to use the teleportation array located within the Immortal City. Otherwise, if you were to fly there, I¡¯m afraid it might take years.¡± ¡°Really? That long?¡± Jiang Anran was also slightly surprised. She hadn¡¯t realized that the distance from this ascension platform to the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley was so vast. ¡°Actually, if you wish to go to the Haoran Sect or Thunderclap Valley, I can serve as your guide. I don¡¯t have any other requests. I just hope that once we arrive, if possible, you could help introduce me to the cultivators within those esteemed sects.¡± Liu Haolong immediately offered his suggestion and purpose. Clearly, he understood that for such matters, unless he made his intentions clear, the other party would likely not trust him, let alone allow him to assist casually. This was taking advantage of the fact that she had just ascended and was unfamiliar with this realm. Jiang Anran was obviously aware of this as well. The reason she had mentioned the names of the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley was to seek some convenience. After a moment of thought, she nodded slightly to Liu Haolong. ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll have to trouble Fellow Daoist Liu. To be frank, having just ascended to the Celestial Floodgate Realm, I¡¯m not very familiar with many things here. If Fellow Daoist Liu doesn¡¯t mind, perhaps after I¡¯ve settled down a bit here, I could introduce you to the cultivators of those two sects. Would that be agreeable to you?¡± ¡°Of course, merely having the opportunity to meet you, Fairy, is already my good fortune. Whether or not you choose to introduce others is entirely up to you,¡± Liu Haolong sincerely replied, expressing his true thoughts. After all, he was facing Jiang Anran. Helping her meant gaining her favor. Rather than seeking introductions to others, it was better to deepen their own connection. It was just that he could not say that so directly at the beginning. Without further delay, the two of them quickly left the ascension platform. A few days later. Liu Haolong brought Jiang Anran to a large immortal city nearby. This city was not the same as the immortal city that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had ascended to. Instead, it was an immortal city called Brahma Immortal City. Here, there was a teleportation array directly leading to Thunderclap Valley. Of course. This teleportation array wouldn¡¯t take one directly to Thunderclap Valley but to an immortal city about a million li away from it. From there, the journey to Thunderclap Valley would not take much longer. Just as Liu Haolong and Jiang Anran approached the teleportation array to Thunderclap Valley, they were informed that it would not be operational for another month. This immediately caused Liu Haolong¡¯s brow to furrow. He was well aware that a month was enough time for any cultivator nearby to learn of Jiang Anran¡¯s identity as an ascendant from a lower realm. This was not good news for either of them. For him, once others learned of Jiang Anran¡¯s identity, they would likely replace him in assisting and connecting with Jiang Anran, minimizing his role in the process. For Jiang Anran, the situation was even more delicate. Although the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley were considered super sects in the Celestial Floodgate Realm, they were not without enemies. If rival sects learned of Jiang Anran¡¯s connection to these sects, they might not act openly for the time being, but what they did in secret was another matter entirely. And with his limited capabilities, protecting her would be impossible. Noticing Liu Haolong¡¯s concern, Jiang Anran looked at him with a slight frown, asking, ¡°Fellow Daoist Liu, is there a problem with waiting a month for the teleportation array to activate?¡± Liu Haolong pondered for a moment before nodding and saying to Jiang Anran, ¡°Fairy Anran, there are indeed some problems.¡± As he spoke, he explained his concerns to Jiang Anran. When Jiang Anran heard this, she couldn¡¯t help but frown slightly. Indeed, what Liu Haolong said was not completely unreasonable. On the contrary, there was a considerable probability that it would happen. At this moment, a trace of hesitation appeared on Liu Haolong¡¯s face. Jiang Anran promptly asked, ¡°Fellow Daoist Liu, do you have any suggestions?¡± Hearing this, Liu Haolong no longer hesitated and nodded, saying, ¡°Fairy Anran, I believe that if we were to wait here for a month, the situation could indeed become complicated. Instead of wasting time here, why don¡¯t we ask the cultivators of Thunderclap Valley if they can do us a favor? Of course. This might require you, Fairy Anran, to disclose your connections within Thunderclap Valley.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Upon hearing Liu Haolong¡¯s suggestion, Jiang Anran felt somewhat hesitant. Honestly, she was not entirely sure about the status of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan within their respective sects. If their status was not high, mentioning them would be pointless. However, if she chose not to mention them, arriving at Thunderclap Valley where Shen Ruyan was located might not be so easy. ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll give it a try,¡± she finally decided, opting to inquire and see how things would unfold. Liu Haolong couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit hopeful about this. When the two approached the teleportation array leading to Thunderclap Valley, the two cultivators in charge there furrowed their brows slightly. ¡°Haven¡¯t we already told you? To use this teleportation array, you¡¯ll have to wait a month.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Anran immediately responded with a smile, ¡°Fellow Daoists, my name is Jiang Anran, and I have ascended from the lower realm. I wish to use your sect¡¯s teleportation array to visit my Shifu in your sect.¡± ¡°Ah? You¡¯ve ascended from the lower realm?¡± Upon hearing about Jiang Anran¡¯s identity, the two Thunderclap Valley cultivators were taken aback. They momentarily overlooked the latter part of her statement and focused their attention on Jiang Anran. Soon, their gaze shifted to Liu Haolong beside her. One of the cultivators, a man in a purple robe, said, ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, you must be Liu Haolong from the Flying Cloud Sect, right? Are you the one responsible for guarding the ascension platform this time?¡± ¡°Indeed, that¡¯s me,¡± Liu Haolong quickly nodded in acknowledgment. ¡°Is this Fellow Daoist Jiang truly ascended from the ascension platform you were overseeing, as she claims?¡± the man in the purple robe continued to inquire. Liu Haolong nodded eagerly, confirming, ¡°Indeed, I brought Fairy Anran here because she mentioned having elders within your sect.¡± ¡°Elders in our Thunderclap Valley?¡± Hearing Liu Haolong¡¯s words, the man in the purple robe and his companion suddenly took the matter more seriously. One had to know that their cultivation levels were all at the late-stage Soul Formation. If Jiang Anran indeed had elders in Thunderclap Valley, those elders would at least be at the Dharma Form stage. The two exchanged a glance, with the other cultivator, dressed in a black and white robe, asking, ¡°May I inquire the name of your elder within our Thunderclap Valley, Fairy?¡± Without any hesitation, Jiang Anran named ¡°Shen Ruyan.¡± ¡°It¡¯s Elder Shen!¡± Upon hearing the name Shen Ruyan, both the man in the purple robe and the one in the black and white robe were taken aback. They had not expected that Jiang Anran would be connected to Elder Shen Ruyan, a prominent figure within their sect. Currently, Shen Ruyan was not only the direct disciple of Thunderclap Valley¡¯s Valley Master but also a Divine Lord who had reached the Celestial Radiance stage. Moreover, there had been rumors that she had entered a highly special secret realm within Thunderclap Valley. If all went well, it wouldn¡¯t be long before Shen Ruyan might break through to the Seethrough stage, elevating her to one of the top positions within Thunderclap Valley. In an instant, the attitude of both men towards Jiang Anran changed dramatically, becoming much more courteous. The man in the purple robe said, ¡°So you¡¯re Elder Shen¡¯s junior. In that case, we¡¯re practically family. Please, do not worry, Fairy Anran. The reason we¡¯ve restricted the teleportation array isn¡¯t without cause. We were capturing a fugitive within the city. However, since it¡¯s you who needs to use it, there won¡¯t be any issue at all.¡± Chapter 807 - Chapter 807: Comprehending the Rule of Wood Element Chapter 807: Comprehending the Rule of Wood Element Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Upon hearing the man in the purple robe¡¯s explanation, both Jiang Anran and Liu Haolong were enlightened. No wonder the teleportation arrays in the immortal city were temporarily suspended. It was due to the capture of a criminal. Jiang Anran nodded in understanding, expressing her concern, ¡°This won¡¯t affect you guys, right?¡± Both the man in the purple robe and the man in the black and white robe smiled. ¡°If it were someone else, it definitely would not be allowed. But as I¡¯ve said before, since it¡¯s you, Fairy Anran, there will be no problems at all.¡± With that, they gestured for Jiang Anran to proceed to the teleportation array. Shortly after, they sent out a message and soon, a woman dressed in a pink long dress approached them. The man in the purple robe introduced her with a smile, ¡°Fairy Anran, this is Senior Sister Zhuo Qingzhu. She will take you to our Thunderclap Valley.¡± Zhuo Qingzhu approached, her gaze shifting to Jiang Anran with a smile forming on her lips. ¡°You must be Jiang Anran, Junior Sister Jiang, right? Elder Shen and my Shifu, Divine Lord Frostblade, are very good friends. So. You don¡¯t need to be polite with me. If you ever need anything, feel free to seek me out.¡± ¡°Thank you, Senior Sister Zhuo,¡± Jiang Anran replied politely. ¡°Alright, if there¡¯s nothing else, let¡¯s get going,¡± Zhuo Qingzhu suggested with a smile. Suddenly, as if remembering something, Zhuo Qingzhu turned to Liu Haolong, ¡°And you, Fellow Daoist Liu, thank you for bringing Fairy Jiang here. This favor has been noted by us and Thunderclap Valley. If you or the Flying Cloud Sect ever need anything in the future, as long as it¡¯s not too excessive, feel free to come to us.¡± As she spoke, Zhuo Qingzhu asked the purple-robed man and the others to pass a communication jade talisman to Liu Haolong. Liu Haolong thanked them profusely, aware that after delivering Jiang Anran here, his part was mostly done. Thus, he decided to take his leave graciously. However, at that moment, Jiang Anran handed a personal communication jade talisman to Liu Haolong, saying, ¡°Fellow Daoist Liu, this is my personal communication jade talisman. If you ever need anything, you can contact me through this talisman.¡± Liu Haolong did not expect to receive such an unexpected token of appreciation, especially after Zhuo Qingzhu¡¯s promise. He gratefully accepted the talisman from Jiang Anran, expressing his gratitude, ¡°Thank you, Fairy Anran. I will not stand on ceremony then.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Jiang Anran smiled and nodded at Zhuo Qingzhu. Then, she stepped onto the teleportation array with Zhuo Qingzhu. With the activation of the array¡¯s glowing light, Jiang Anran and Zhuo Qingzhu quickly disappeared from everyone¡¯s view. ¡°Junior Sister Jiang, you didn¡¯t really have to give that communication jade talisman to Liu Haolong. After all, we¡¯ve already acknowledged the favor he did by bringing you to the immortal city,¡± Zhuo Qingzhu remarked with a smile as they emerged from the other side of the teleportation array. Jiang Anran responded with a smile, ¡°I understand what you¡¯re saying, Senior Sister Zhuo. However, I was able to meet you all so quickly largely due to Fellow Daoist Liu¡¯s assistance. This is a personal karma between him and me, and I felt it was necessary to show some gratitude on my part.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Zhuo Qingzhu clearly agreed with Jiang Anran¡¯s answer. At the same time, through Jiang Anran¡¯s actions just now, she had a more concrete understanding of this junior sister. ¡°By the way, what¡¯s your relationship with Elder Shen?¡± Suddenly, Zhuo Qingzhu thought of this question and immediately asked Jiang Anran. Jiang Anran didn¡¯t avoid it and immediately replied, ¡°Shen Ruyan is my Shifu¡¯s Dao companion.¡± ¡°Your Shifu?¡± Zhuo Qingzhu was stunned at first, but then she seemed to have thought of something and hurriedly continued to ask, ¡°Then, the Haoran Sect¡¯s Jiang Chengxuan, is he your¡­?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Jiang Anran nodded again, ¡°He is my Shifu.¡± Zhuo Qingzhu was secretly shocked. She had not expected her new junior sister to have such significant connections. While others might not be aware, Zhuo Qingzhu knew very well that her Elder Shen was among the most promising candidates in Thunderclap Valley¡¯s tens of thousands of years of history to achieve Dao Integration. Currently, Shen Ruyan was rumored to be in a very special secret realm within Thunderclap Valley, and if all went well, it might not be long before she could ascend to the Seethrough stage. Not to mention that person from the Haoran Sect. He was said to be quite powerful. The number of Celestial Radiance stage cultivators who had fallen at his hands was not small. According to Zhuo Qingzhu¡¯s Shifu, Divine Lord Frostblade, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s potential was in no way inferior to Shen Ruyan¡¯s, possibly even higher. This meant that there was a significant chance for both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to achieve Dao Integration in the future. If so, Jiang Anran would have the backing of two Dao Integration Saints from different sects, a background that even Zhuo Qingzhu couldn¡¯t help but envy. As Zhuo Qingzhu led Jiang Anran to Thunderclap Valley, Jiang Chengxuan, still in the natural secret realm, had already encountered several fortunes of his own, including numerous materials for refining weapons and alchemy. Among these was a supreme body-tempering sacred herb called the Nine Mystical Ganoderma, capable of helping his body-tempering cultivation reach the mid-stage of Level 7. At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan arrived at a forest filled with vitality. Upon entering the vibrant forest, Jiang Chengxuan immediately felt the presence of a burgeoning life force swirling around him. This was a rare opportunity only available at the onset of the secret realm¡¯s opening. As time passed, this natural aura would slowly weaken. After reaching a certain level, there would probably be nothing special about this forest. After realizing this, Jiang Chengxuan did not dare to be negligent. He immediately went to the core of the vitality and sat down cross-legged, beginning to comprehend the various mysteries here. A month passed. Jiang Chengxuan, who was sitting cross-legged, suddenly opened his eyes. Suddenly, vigorous vitality surged out of his body. It formed an extremely clear contrast with the wood divine power he grasped, Withering. If Withering was the limit of decline, then what he was comprehending now was the limit of life. Life and decay, one yin and one yang, instantly reached a balance. A moment later, the true essence of both life and decay, infused with endless vitality, slowly emerged from him, marking his understanding of the third Elemental Rule¡ªthe true essence of the Wood Element. Next, he needed to comprehend the true essences of Fire and Earth to merge the five different Elemental rules into one, achieving a balance of generation and restriction among the Five Elements. At that moment, he would truly establish his own domain and step into the Seethrough stage. ¡°Huh?¡± Suddenly, Jiang Chengxuan seemed to have sensed something. He suddenly looked to the northwest. There seemed to be something there that was attracting and calling him. Without hesitation, he disappeared and reappeared in the direction of this calling, only to find a vein of Yuan Magnetite shimmering faintly before him. This made Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart skip a beat. Subconsciously, he took out the Dual Polarity Divine Mountain that he had obtained from the system. Then, he tossed the Dual Polarity Divine Mountain into the magnetite vein. In an instant, his Dual Polarity Divine Mountain erupted with an extremely rich magnetic power, forming a vortex that began to draw in streams of Yuan Magnetite force continuously, transforming the Dual Polarity Divine Mountain. Following this trend, it wouldn¡¯t be long before his once outdated Dual Polarity Divine Mountain caught up with his current level of cultivation. Boom! Boom! Boom! A series of explosions suddenly sounded in the world. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Dual Polarity Divine Mountain kept expanding. A month later, it had already reached tens of thousands of feet. Moreover, it was still expanding. About half a month later. Only then did Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Dual Polarity Divine Mountain stop absorbing the magnetic power in the mine. He raised his hand and waved. The Dual Polarity Divine Mountain in the mine began to shrink rapidly and finally flew back to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand. Jiang Chengxuan roughly sensed it and realized that his Dual Polarity Divine Mountain had already reached the level of a Spiritual Treasure. Although it was only a low-grade Spiritual Treasure, it was undoubtedly much stronger than before. Moreover, as long as it continued to absorb the magnetic power in the future, its grade would continue to increase. However, before that, he had to refine the Dual Polarity Divine Mountain again. ¡°Unfortunately, there¡¯s not much time left before we must leave this natural secret realm. Otherwise, if I tried to refine it again here, he would be able to absorb more magnetic power from this mine. Perhaps it could reach the limit of a low-grade Spiritual Treasure or even break through to mid-grade Spiritual Treasure. At that point, its usefulness to me would increase significantly.¡± As these thoughts flashed through his mind, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly felt a repulsive force from all directions suddenly descend on him.. Chapter 808 - Chapter 808: Shen Ruyan Comes Out of Seclusion and Chapter 808: Shen Ruyan Comes Out of Seclusion and Returns to Thunderclap Valley Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Hm? What¡¯s this?¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart skipped a beat. It didn¡¯t take long for him to realize that this was the sign that the secret realm was about to transport them out. Indeed. Just as Jiang Chengxuan acknowledged this realization, a force of teleportation, irresistible even to him, whisked him away towards the exterior of the secret realm. A light flashed. When Jiang Chengxuan looked again, he, along with Xie Xiangyao, Zhao Tianfan, and others, found themselves back at the entrance of the secret realm. Leng Yuehua was standing beside them. She looked at everyone and asked, ¡°Everyone, how¡¯s the secret realm?¡± After a pause, she continued, ¡°Alright, you can each share your experiences with me later. For now, focus on readjusting your states.¡± It was obvious that Leng Yuehua had already seen it. After this trip to the secret realm, everyone present had gained a lot. Many were still in the process of recovering from the benefits they had acquired. Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and the others didn¡¯t hesitate to thank Leng Yuehua before heading to their temporary cave abode allocated in this place. ¡°Junior brother, let¡¯s have a good chat later. On their way to their respective caves, Xie Xiangyao and Zhao Tianfan couldn¡¯t help but greet him with a smile. Jiang Chengxuan also smiled and nodded in response. Upon reaching his temporary cave abode, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly felt an inexplicable sense of connection. ¡°Hm? What¡¯s this?¡± He frowned slightly. in the next moment, he used the Heavenly Calculation Technique to deduce. After a while. A look of surprise couldn¡¯t help but appear on his face. ¡°Anran has actually ascended to the Celestial Floodgate Realm. Yes. That sudden connection he felt was indeed stemming from Jiang Anran¡¯s ascension. ¡°That girl didn¡¯t let me and Ruyan down.¡± By now, Jiang Chengxuan was aware that Jiang Anran had gone to Thunderclap Valley, where his dao companion Shen Ruyan resided. Although Shen Ruyan might not be in Thunderclap Valley at the moment. Given her status there and his own influence within the Haoran Sect, he assumed Thunderclap Valley would surely make proper arrangements for her. Indeed. At this time, Jiang Anran, under the guidance of Zhuo Qingzhu, had met the revered Divine Lord Frostblade. Moreover, Divine Lord Frostblade had specially arranged a cave abode for her cultivation. At the same time, Divine Lord Frostblade got her disciple, Zhuo Qingzhu, to bring Jiang Anran around Thunderclap Valley to familiarize herself with the environment. In summary, Jiang Anran currently did not require Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s worry. As for himself, he still needed to consolidate the gains from the natural secret realm. Firstly, it was the rules of the metal and wood he had comprehended. Secondly, he needed to refine his Dual Polarity Divine Mountain again. Lastly, it was his body tempering cultivation. That, however, was not urgent for now. He could wait to make his breakthrough after returning to the sect. In this temporary cave abode, Jiang Chengxuan stayed for nearly half a year. Once he had taken care of everything that needed to be done, there was no reason for him to stay any longer in the temporary cave abode. He quickly stepped out of the cave abode. Upon exiting, a cultivator specially came forward to invite him to meet with Xue Yuehua. The purpose was naturally to understand the events that transpired within the natural secret realm through him. This was an undeniable necessity. After all, as Dao Integration Saints, Leng Yuehua and the others were unable to enter the natural secret realm. But as a core asset of the sect, it was natural for these Dao Integration Saints, including Leng Yuehua, to be informed about the situation within the natural secret realm. So. Jiang Chengxuan and others, who were among the first to enter the natural secret realm, naturally faced their inquiries. Jiang Chengxuan could understand this. He didn¡¯t withhold any information, sharing all his experiences and discoveries within the natural secret realm. Leng Yuehua was slightly shocked when she heard that. Clearly, she did not expect Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s gains in the natural mystic realm to be so huge. He had actually comprehended two rules in a row. As long as an ordinary cultivator could comprehend one of the rules, they had a high chance of breaking through to the Seethrough stage. Now that Jiang Chengxuan had comprehended three rules in a row, once he broke through to the Seethrough stage in the future, he would definitely be able to instantly obtain incomparably powerful combat strength. At that time, most of the old mighty people in the Seethrough stage would not be his match. ¡°Everyone says that Jiang Chengxuan has the potential to become a Dao Integration Saint in the future. Now, it seems entirely true. Senior Brother Qin really took in a good disciple.¡± These thoughts flashed through Leng Yuehua¡¯s mind. She looked at Jiang Chengxuan and squeezed out a rare smile on her cold face. She nodded slightly at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°That¡¯s right, Martial Nephew Jiang. Your discovery this time is very valuable. Especially your gains in there. The facts show that you didn¡¯t waste this opportunity to enter the natural secret realm. Hearing Leng Yuehua¡¯s praise, Jiang Chengxuan hurriedly replied humbly, ¡°Senior Leng, you flatter me. The reason why I can obtain these benefits is because the elders gave me this chance. In addition, I thank Senior Leng for protecting us juniors.¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words made the smile on Leng Yuehua¡¯s face widen. She looked at Jiang Chengxuan and nodded. ¡°Your Shifu has always said that you¡¯re good at talking. From the looks of it, that¡¯s true. Alright, you¡¯ve been here for a long time. If there¡¯s nothing else, you can go back first.¡± ¡°Yes, Senior Leng.¡± Jiang Chengxuan immediately nodded. ¡°Then I¡¯ll go back first.¡± ¡°Okay, go ahead.¡± When Jiang Chengxuan came out of Leng Yuehua¡¯s place, he was not in a hurry to leave. Instead, he came to the temporary cave abode where Xie Xiangyao and Zhao Tianfan were. He realized that they did not show any signs of coming out of seclusion. Therefore, he left a message in front of their temporary cave abodes. After he was done, he turned around and walked out of the mine. Just as Jiang Chengxuan left the large Heavenly Crystal mine and returned to the Haoran Sect, Shen Ruyan, who was in a special secret realm, finally came out. At this moment, Shen Ruyan¡¯s aura was several times stronger than before. On her body, one could clearly feel waves of true essence that belonged to the rule of lightning constantly moving. Moreover, her lightning rule was different from others. It notably contained a very clear variation of the five elements. ¡°Senior Shen¡­¡± At this moment, a disciple of Thunderclap Valley came in front of her and bowed. Shen Ruyan smiled and nodded at that person. As she walked, she said to the person, ¡°Ziyou, tell me in detail what happened during this period of time.¡± When the woman she called Ziyou heard this, she immediately agreed respectfully. Then, she told Shen Ruyan everything that had happened recently. After listening, Shen Ruyan was also slightly surprised. She really did not expect so many things to happen outside when she was in seclusion in the mystic secret realm. In particular, the war between the Haoran Sect, the Five Elements Heavenly Sect, and the Eternal Sword Sect shocked her. Fortunately, her husband was not in any danger. Instead, he had gained a lot from that war. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s about time to meet him.¡± Just as Shen Ruyan thought of this, Ziyou spoke again. ¡°By the way, Senior Shen, there¡¯s something else I need to report to you.¡± ¡°Oh? There¡¯s something else?¡± Shen Ruyan was a little surprised. She looked at Ziyou and nodded with a smile. ¡°What is it?¡± Ziyou did not keep her in suspense and immediately replied, ¡°Previously, I received news from the sect that your disciple, Jiang Anran, seems to have successfully ascended to our Celestial Floodgate Realm from the lower realm.¡± ¡°Oh? You said that Anran ascended to our Celestial Floodgate Realm? Shen Ruyan was pleasantly surprised when she heard the news. ¡°I wonder if my husband knows about this. He should be able to calculate it.¡± With his sensitivity and intuition towards his own people, combined with his capability for divination, the event of Anran ascending to the Celestial Floodgate Realm would hardly escape his notice. At that thought, Shen Ruyan took out her communication jade talisman. Indeed. There were many messages in her communication jade talisman. One of them was about Jiang Anran ascending to the Celestial Floodgate Realm and was already in their Thunderclap Valley. Shen Ruyan looked at Ziyou and asked again, ¡°Anran is already in our Thunderclap Valley?¡± Ziyou obviously didn¡¯t expect Shen Ruyan to suddenly ask this. She was stunned for a moment before she nodded and replied, ¡°Senior Shen, you already know it? Yes, Junior Sister Anran is indeed in our Thunderclap Valley now. She seems to have been specially arranged by Martial Aunt Frostblade.¡± ¡°Senior Sister Frostblade? Then there¡¯s no problem.¡± As they spoke, Shen Ruyan and Ziyou walked out of the mystic secret realm together. When they arrived outside, the two of them did not linger at all. In a flash of lightning, Shen Ruyan wrapped Ziyu with her power and headed straight for Thunderclap Valley. Some time later. A streak of light, crackling with faint lightning, decisively landed in the square of Thunderclap Valley. ¡°Ziyu, go ahead with your matters. I¡¯ll visit my disciple Anran.¡± As she spoke, Shen Ruyan¡¯s figure was already soaring towards the mountain peak where Jiang Anran¡¯s cave abode was located.. Chapter 809 - Chapter 809: Bring Jiang Anran to See Qin Shenwu Chapter 809: Bring Jiang Anran to See Qin Shenwu Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Anran, who was within her cave abode, suddenly sensed an extremely familiar and incredibly intimate aura approaching. Her heart skipped a beat. But almost immediately, she seemed to realize something, and a look of surprise joyfully surfaced on her face. With a flash, she had already stepped outside her cave abode. ¡°Shifu Shen!¡± Jiang Anran exclaimed with joy. Outside her cave abode, Shen Ruyan was walking towards her. As they drew closer, Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but smile warmly at her. ¡°Well done, Anran, your master Jiang and I have finally waited for you here. Come, come, come, tell me all about how you¡¯ve been these years with me. And, what¡¯s the situation like in the lower realms now?¡± Soon, the two sat down in a pavilion. Jiang Anran began to share her experiences over the years with Shen Ruyan, as well as the current situation in the lower realms. Thanks to the relationship between Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, the Jiang family was still respected in the lower realm. Fortunately, after their departure, with Jiang Anran¡¯s ascension followed by Jiang Yuncheng¡¯s successful advancement to Soul Formation hundreds of years ago, the lower realm welcomed its most glorious era. Everything was evolving towards a brand new direction. However, from Jiang Anran¡¯s perspective, aside from Jiang Yuncheng, who might have the potential to ascend to the Spiritual Realm, the others in the Jiang family in the lower realm currently lacked the necessary qualifications. And even the possibility of Jiang Yuncheng ascending to the Spiritual Realm was just a possibility. What could happen in the meantime was uncertain for anyone. Hearing this, Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit melancholic. She wasn¡¯t too concerned about the others. After all, the path of cultivation cannot be forced. The future of the Jiang family would depend on their own efforts. What truly made her feel helpless was her own brother, Shen Daoming. According to Jiang Anran, before her ascension, Shen Daoming had not made significant progress in his cultivation. If not for the life-extending spiritual items they provided, it was uncertain how much longer he could live. Even so, five thousand years might just be the limit of his lifespan. For Shen Ruyan, who already possessed tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of years of lifespan, this was almost negligible. Yet, it was precisely this that caused a ripple in her heart. After all, he was her real brother in this life. The thought of him not being around in a few thousand years, if she were to say it didn¡¯t affect her at all, would clearly be unrealistic. But she truly had no solution. In such matters, even a great Mahayana Daolord could do nothing. Perhaps only after ascending to immortality might there be a sliver of a miracle. Putting these thoughts aside, Shen Ruyan looked back at Jiang Anran with a smile and said, ¡°Anran, you haven¡¯t disappointed us all these years. You understand what¡¯s the most important in the path of cultivation. I¡¯m very pleased. By the way, I just received a message from your master saying that he has also come out of a mystic secret realm. If there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯ll bring you to see him. After that, it¡¯s up to you whether you want to stay with your master or stay in Thunderclap Valley.¡± With that, Shen Ruyan led Jiang Anran out of Thunderclap Valley and headed for the Haoran Sect. At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan also received the news that Shen Ruyan was about to bring Jiang Anran to the Haoran Sect. This made him look forward to it. After all, she was his disciple. They had not seen each other for so many years. Now that she had successfully ascended to the Celestial Floodgate Realm, Jiang Chengxuan naturally wanted to see her. In addition, he had not seen Shen Ruyan for a long time. This intensified his expectations. Shen Ruyan arrived very quickly. After passing through the teleportation arrays, the two women appeared in front of Jiang Chengxuan a few days later. When the three of them met, they naturally exchanged pleasantries. Jiang Chengxuan quickly understood the current situation in the lower realm. Just as the three of them were talking to each other, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly heard his Shifu Qin Shenwu¡¯s voice transmission. ¡°Chengxuan, I heard that your disciple has ascended to my Celestial Floodgate Realm. Bring her over to meet me. By the way, get your Dao companion, Ruyan, to come over too. I have something to give them.¡± Jiang Chengxuan was slightly stunned when he suddenly heard his Shifu¡¯s voice transmission. However, he quickly reacted and immediately smiled at the two women. ¡°Wife, Anran, Shifu sent me a voice transmission just now and asked me to bring you to him.¡± ¡°Huh? Martial Uncle Qin wants to see us?¡± Shen Ruyan was also a little surprised. There was no need to mention Jiang Anran. She already knew that her master¡¯s Shifu was a true Dao Integration Saint. He was the person who stood at the top of the pyramid in the Spiritual Realm. It was obviously impossible for Jiang Anran to not be nervous at all when she suddenly heard that she was going to meet such a figure. As if sensing his disciple¡¯s emotions, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but smile and comfort her. Then, he took Shen Ruyan and Jiang Anran to the Shenwu Peak. As soon as they arrived at Shenwu Peak, Jiang Chengxuan and the other two saw a calm man standing quietly in the air. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately went forward and bowed. ¡°Greetings, Shifu.¡± Shen Ruyan quickly bowed and said, ¡°Greetings, Martial Uncle Qin.¡± ¡°Good.¡± Hearing their words, Qin Shenwu immediately smiled and turned around. He looked at the two of them and nodded. ¡°Well done. Especially you, Ruyan. You actually cultivated the Indestructible Lightning Body. From now on, it seems that you have a high chance of breaking through the bottleneck of Mahayana.¡± ¡°Martial Uncle Qin, you flatter me.¡± Shen Ruyan answered humbly. Qin Shenwu smiled and waved his hand. ¡°Your Shifu has already told me about your situation. There is no need to be humble in front of me. By the way, I asked Chengxuan to bring you over this time because there¡¯s something that suits you.¡± As he spoke, Qin Shenwu flipped his hand. He pushed a pair of wings that flickered with wind and lightning towards Shen Ruyan. ¡°This item is the Wind Lightning Wings. It possesses the power of wind and lightning. After refining it, you can fuse it into your body. After that, it will help you increase your speed by more than ten times.¡± ¡°Wind Lightning Wings?¡± Shen Ruyan and Jiang Chengxuan were both shocked. Clearly, they had all heard of this treasure. It was said to be a treasure left behind by a Dao Integration Saint. At its peak, this treasure was even a supreme Spiritual Treasure. After that, for some reason, the grade of this treasure dropped. However, even so, this treasure was still a high-grade Spiritual Treasure. More importantly, if Shen Ruyan could find a way to repair it in the future, The level of this Spiritual Treasure might one day return to the Heaven-connecting Spiritual Treasures. Shen Ruyan knew that being too polite was unnecessary. Therefore, she did not decline. Instead, she bowed and thanked him. ¡°Thankyou for the treasure, Martial Uncle Qin.¡± ¡°Good.¡± Qin Shenwu smiled and nodded slightly. Then, he turned to look at Jiang Anran, who was behind them. ¡°Is this your disciple, Jiang Anran? Good, the foundation of her cultivation is indeed very firm. It seems like you guys spent a lot of effort on her back then.¡± Upon hearing this, Jiang Anran reacted quickly. She immediately went forward and bowed respectfully to Qin Shenwu. ¡± Disciple Jiang Anran greets Ancestor.¡± ¡°Hahaha!¡± Qin Shenwu suddenly laughed. He nodded at Jiang Anran. ¡°Young girl, you¡¯re quite quick-witted, just like your Shifu.¡± As he spoke, Qin Shenwu stretched out his hand. Then, three treasures appeared in front of Jiang Anran. They were a flag, a jade bottle, and a jade slip. That flag was an earth-element defensive Spiritual Treasure. The jade bottle contained a drop of Haoran Marrow Cleansing Liquid. As for the jade slip, it recorded a cultivation technique. They were what Jiang Anran urgently needed. Not to mention the Spiritual Treasure and cultivation technique, just that drop of Haoran Marrow Cleansing Liquid was an extremely precious spiritual item. It could help cultivators wash away all the impurities existing in their Dharmic power, cultivation, and Primordial Spirit. It was a top-notch purification treasure in the Celestial Floodgate Realm. It was not an exaggeration to say that this drop of Haoran Marrow Cleansing Liquid was enough to cause several Void Returning sects to fight over it. ¡°Shifu, isn¡¯t what you¡¯re giving too precious?¡± Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but say. One had to know that Jiang Anran¡¯s current cultivation was only at the late-stage Soul Formation. Wasn¡¯t it too extravagant to give her such a good thing now? One had to know that even he and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t receive things this good back then. ¡°Hehe, since she¡¯s my grand-disciple, this little thing is naturally nothing. ¡°By the way, do you plan to let her join the Haoran Sect or the Thunderclap Valley?¡± Hearing this question, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. In fact. Before they came here, they had already discussed this problem with each other. They felt that it would be more suitable for Jiang Anran to join the Haoran Sect. After all, Jiang Anran had an earth-element Heavenly Spirit Root. This aptitude, at her level of cultivation, actually wouldn¡¯t play a significant role anymore. After that, what she needed the most was to condense her Postnatal aptitude. As for Thunderclap Valley, most of them had lightning-elemental aptitude. If Jiang Anran stayed there, she probably wouldn¡¯t be able to find the most suitable thing for her. So. For the sake of Jiang Anran¡¯s future, it would be more suitable for her to join the Haoran Sect. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Shifu, Ruyan and I plan to let Anran join our Haoran Sect.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s answer, Qin Shenwu¡¯s eyes lit up and he immediately nodded. ¡°Good, good, good. That¡¯s how it should be!¡± Chapter 810 - Chapter 810: Divine Lord Frostblades Invitation, Rain Chapter 810: Divine Lord Frostblade¡¯s Invitation, Rain Snow And Wind Tower Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Some time later. Jiang Chengxuan led Jiang Anran to the Hall of Affairs, officially recording her name as a disciple within the Haoran Sect. After lighting her soul lamp and offering worship at the ancestral hall, Jiang Anran formally became a disciple of the Haoran Sect. In the following period, she began to familiarize herself with the environment of the Haoran Sect and found a suitable cave abode for herself. Time flew by, and a century passed in the blink of an eye. On this day. Within Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave abode on Cloud Mist Peak, he had successfully refined the Nine Mystical Ganoderma obtained from the natural secret realm. This allowed his physical cultivation to break through from the early-stage of Level 7 directly to the mid-stage. After reaching the mid-stage of Level 7, all of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s physical divine powers were enhanced¡ªdefense, attack, speed. It wasn¡¯t an exaggeration to say that his body was now akin to a Spiritual Treasure, with every strike comparable to the might of a Spiritual Treasure and his defense as robust as that of a defensive Spiritual Treasure. No divine powers, spells, or Spiritual Treasures could easily breach his defenses. Even if his body were to be pierced or ground into dust, or even if his Primordial Spirit were annihilated, he would still have a chance to resurrect. This was the power of the Infinite Wheel, allowing everything to return to the state in the beginning. Buzz! Stepping out from his seclusion, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly detected an extremely rich fragrance of pills emanating from a nearby cave abode¡ªit was Shen Ruyan¡¯s cave abode. His spirit immediately vibrated with excitement. ¡°Could it be that Ruyan has already¡­¡± Just as this thought crossed his mind, the door to Shen Ruyan¡¯s cave abode suddenly opened, and her figure appeared before him. ¡°Ah, husband, have you made a breakthrough?¡± Seeing Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan¡¯s face immediately lit up with joy and surprise. Before her seclusion, Jiang Chengxuan had mentioned his intention to try breaking through to the mid-stage of Level 7 of physical cultivation. Now, hearing her question, he smiled and nodded affirmatively. ¡°Indeed, I¡¯ve made a breakthrough.¡± After a pause, Jiang Chengxuan continued, ¡°By the way, Ruyan, what was that just now?¡± Noticing his interest, Shen Ruyan¡¯s face also revealed a smile as she flipped her hand, revealing a pill in her palm. ¡°This is? A Level 7 Arcane Law Pill! Have you advanced to a Level 7 alchemist?¡± ¡°Good.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Shen Ruyan smiled again and nodded. ¡°Thanks to the alchemical materials you provided me earlier. Without those materials, I wouldn¡¯t have been successful in refining this Arcane Law Pill.¡± ¡°Then, I really must congratulate you. So far, I haven¡¯t managed to break through to the Level 7 alchemist.¡± ¡°Hehe, with your talents, husband, I believe it won¡¯t be long before you also succeed in advancing to a Level 7 alchemist.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s hope so.¡± The couple briefly chatted about the topic before Shen Ruyan suddenly glanced at her communication jade slip and then turned to Jiang Chengxuan, saying, ¡°Husband, do you remember Sister Frostblade I mentioned before? She has just sent a message inviting us to attend a cultivator trade fair she¡¯s organizing.¡± ¡°Trade fair?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was slightly taken aback. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded. ¡°Cultivators at the Seethrough stage like Sister Frostblade often hold their own trade fairs, inviting close sect members, as well as friends from outside the sect with whom they have good relationships. Additionally, some families or sects wishing to establish connections with Sister Frostblade and others like her also attend. Of course. The attending families and sects are generally ordinary, with perhaps only one Seethrough stage powerhouse, which is already considered quite remarkable.¡± ¡°I see.¡± After listening to Shen Ruyan¡¯s explanation, Jiang Chengxuan understood. To be honest, ever since he ascended, he had never participated in a trade fair organized by an individual. This would be their first time attending one organized by Divine Lord Frostblade. ¡°By the way, did your Sister Frostblade mention when it would be?¡± Jiang Chengxuan suddenly thought of this question. Shen Ruyan nodded, ¡°It¡¯s about three months from now. What do you think, husband? Shall we go?¡± ¡°Since she has personally sent the invitation, we should definitely attend,¡± Jiang Chengxuan thought for a moment before adding, ¡°After all, she took care of Anran while we were in seclusion. Plus, she has taken good care of you in Thunderclap Valley, hasn¡¯t she? And since this is the first time she has invited us, it would be improper not to go.¡± ¡°Alright, then I¡¯ll reply to her now, saying we¡¯ll definitely attend.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. In the time that followed, the couple stayed in the Haoran Sect for a while. During this period. They visited Qin Shenwu again and also guided Jiang Anran in her cultivation. As the time neared three months, the couple left the Haoran Sect together and headed to Divine Lord Frostblade¡¯s location, Rain Wind And Snow Tower. This was a stronghold that Divine Lord Frostblade had established outside. It could also be regarded as her own force. At this moment. In the Rain Snow And Wind Tower. There were already many cultivators gathered. Every cultivator¡¯s cultivation level was at least at Void Returning, which was the majority. Among them were fellow disciples from Thunderclap Valley, as well as cultivators from other sects and families. Of course. There were also many cultivators from smaller sects and families that were affiliated with Thunderclap Valley. Moving up, there were cultivators at the Celestial Radiance stage, though this group was significantly smaller, given the rarity of reaching such a level. However, if one were to count, the number of attendees for Divine Lord Frostblade¡¯s exchange meeting was not small. Lastly, there were the Seethrough powerhouses, an even smaller group, primarily consisting of Divine Lord Frostblade¡¯s friends and close relationships within Thunderclap Valley. At that moment, a young man with a flame mark on his forehead smiled at a beautiful woman in a white dress not far away, saying, ¡°Fellow Daoist Frostblade, the scale of your tower is getting bigger and bigger.¡± I heard that this time, you invited hundreds of fellow cultivators. Even the one from the Qiankun Hall was invited by you. Is there such a thing?¡± The young man¡¯s words immediately attracted the attention of many people present. Everyone could not help but look at Divine Lord Frostblade. Their eyes were filled with curiosity. They all knew that the person from the Qiankun Hall that the young man mentioned was said to be the one with the most potential to become an immortal in the Qiankun Hall in the past tens of thousands of years. This person was called Tai Cangzi. After cultivating for less than a thousand years, he had already reached the peak of the Celestial Radiance stage. This was unimaginable to many people present. Most importantly, this person¡¯s Shifu was a Daolord who had truly reached Mahayana. It was not an exaggeration to say that no matter if it was him or his background, he could be said to be at the top of the Celestial Floodgate Realm. However, when Divine Lord Frostblade heard his name, she frowned slightly. But in the end, she still nodded slightly. ¡°If nothing unexpected happens, that fellow Daoist Tai Cangzi will indeed attend.¡± As soon as she said this, many people present were shocked. Some people even thought that if they had the chance later, they would definitely get to know Daoist Tai Cangzi. Buzz! Buzz! At the same time, everyone present felt that about tens of thousands of kilometers away from their Rain Snow And Wind Tower, two streaks of light were rapidly flying towards them. From the spiritual pressure it emitted, it was two Divine Lords at the Celestial Radiance stage. This shocked many people present. They didn¡¯t expect there were two more cultivators in the Celestial Radiance stage. Unexpectedly, Divine Lord Frostblade, the host and a powerhouse, stood up upon sensing their arrival and went to greet them personally, leaving many in shock. What was happening? What background did the two of them have? They could actually make Divine Lord Frostblade personally welcome them. Could it be that those two people had some powerful background? ¡°Hehe, Junior Sister Shen, I¡¯ve been waiting for you for a long time,¡± Divine Lord Frostblade said, appearing before the two figures. The arrivals were Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. At that moment, Shen Ruyan was also smiling at Divine Lord Frostblade. ¡°Senior Sister, you are flattering me. You actually came to welcome us personally.¡± ¡°Hehe, with our relationship, it¡¯s only right.¡± Divine Lord Frostblade said with a smile. Soon, her gaze turned to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°I think this is Brother-in-law, Jiang Chengxuan, right? You two are really a match made in heaven. I¡¯m really envious.¡± The two sides exchanged pleasantries. After a while. Divine Lord Frostblade personally led the two of them into her Rain Wind And Snow Tower. As soon as they entered the tower, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately felt that many people were looking at them. Divine Lord Frostblade hurriedly sent a voice transmission to introduce the two of them. Soon, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had an impression of some of the people present. As they settled down, more cultivators arrived, though none prompted Divine Lord Frostblade to greet them at the entrance personally again. After a long time. A grand palace approached from afar. Divine Lord Frostblade, who was quietly conversing with Shen Ruyan, turned to look in its direction and stood up, signaling the importance of the new arrivals.. Chapter 811 - Chapter 811: Not Giving Tai Cangzi Face Chapter 811: Not Giving Tai Cangzi Face Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Among those present, many reacted similarly to Divine Lord Frostblade upon recognizing the approaching figure as Tai Cangzi from the Qiankun Hall. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had heard of him too. Reputed for his extraordinary talent, he had achieved the Celestial Radiance stage in just a millennium and was considered the most likely in the Qiankun Hall to achieve immortality. At this moment. As the grand palace drew near the Rain Wind And Snow Tower, Divine Lord Frostblade glanced apologetically at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, saying, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Junior Sister Shen, Junior Brother Jiang, I need to personally welcome Tai Cangzi.11 Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately smiled and shook their heads. ¡°Senior Sister Frostblade, you don¡¯t have to be so polite. Just go.¡± ¡°Ok.¡± Divine Lord Frostblade nodded. In the next moment, she personally went to the magnificent palace. At this moment, there were some other cultivators going with her. Divine Lord Frostblade took a glance and stopped paying attention to them. Instead, she turned to the magnificent palace and said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Tai Cangzi, you¡¯ve come from afar. Your presence really made my tower shine.¡± ¡°Fairy Frostblade is too polite.¡± A clear male voice immediately sounded from the vast palace. Then, a figure flashed. An extremely handsome young man in a black Daoist robe with jade-like skin and a Dao pattern engraved on his forehead appeared in front of everyone. ¡°Greetings, Fellow Daoist Tai Cangzi!¡± Immediately, there were people present who bowed politely to Tai Cangzi. Tai Cangzi only nodded slightly. Then, he looked at Divine Lord Frostblade and said, ¡°Fairy Frostblade, I think it¡¯s about time. Can this Trade Fair begin?¡± As they spoke, the group had already entered the Rain Wind And Snow Tower. Divine Lord Frostblade thought for a moment before nodding. ¡°In that case, let the Trade Fair officially begin.¡± She then produced a segment of a lotus emitting a rainbow hue, announcing, ¡°I¡¯ll start by offering this Seven Spirit Lotus segment, a treasure for strengthening the Primordial Spirit. Its value needs no further explanation from me. Here, I seek to exchange it for an item that can enhance the ice and snow domain, or the thunder domain.¡± Many eyes brightened at the sight of Divine Lord Frostblade¡¯s offering. However, when everyone heard about the items she wanted to exchange for, they could not help but sigh in their hearts. Clearly, the items that Divine Lord Frostblade wanted to exchange for did not exist on ordinary Dharma Form and Celestial Radiance stage cultivators like them. However, it was only possible for those powerful cultivators in the Seethrough stage and cultivators in the Celestial Radiance stage like Tai Cangzi to have it. ¡°Fairy Frostblade.¡± Just then, the young man who had previously conversed with Divine Lord Frostblade suddenly produced a hexagonal ice crystal from his possession. Divine Lord Frostblade¡¯s face lit up with interest at the sight of the crystal. The young man, with a smile, said, ¡°This piece of Millennium Mystic Ice Marrow is an item that can enhance the ice and snow domain. Exchanging it for your Seven Spirit Lotus should pose no problem, right?¡± ¡°Hehe, Guiwu, you are too courteous,¡± Divine Lord Frostblade replied with a slight smile. ¡°Exchanging my Seven Spirit Lotus for your Millennium Mystic Ice Marrow, it seems I¡¯m the one benefiting from this deal. How about I add thirty thousand Heavenly Crystals to the exchange to make it fair?¡± ¡°Since Divine Lord Forstblade has put it that way, I won¡¯t stand on ceremony,¡± the young man known as Guiwu said with a slight smile, handing over the Millennium Mystic Ice Marrow directly to Divine Lord Frostblade. After their transaction was complete, a man with red hair sitting below Divine Lord Frostblade took out a jade bottle and announced to everyone, ¡°Folks, I have a drop of Fire Spirit Heavenly Liquid here and wish to exchange it for a pill that can enhance cultivation level.¡± ¡°Hm? Fire Spirit Heavenly Liquid?¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt their interest piqued. Shen Ruyan immediately communicated with Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°Husband, could you use that Fire Spirit Heavenly Liquid?¡± Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t deny it, nodding in response, ¡± Indeed, that Fire Spirit Heavenly Liquid could serve as a reference for my understanding of the rule of fire.¡± ¡°Then, let me try to exchange it with the Arcane Law Pill,¡± Shen Ruyan said, taking out a bottle of Arcane Law Pills she had successfully refined earlier and addressed the red-haired man, ¡°Fellow Daoist, I have a bottle of newly refined Arcane Law Pills here. Would you be interested in exchanging it for your drop of Fire Spirit Heavenly Liquid?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Suddenly hearing Shen Ruyan¡¯s offer, the faces of those present showed a hint of surprise. They hadn¡¯t expected the person Divine Lord Frostblade personally greeted to be a Level 7 alchemist. The status of alchemists remains high, especially for alchemists like Shen Ruyan who can successfully refine Level 7 medicinal pills. One never knows when they might need the services of such an alchemist. So. Therefore, Level 7 alchemists and above are usually treated with courtesy and respect by others. The red-haired man¡¯s eyes brightened at the sight of the Arcane Law Pill Shen Ruyan offered, and he said to Shen Ruyan. Chapter 812 - Chapter 812: Not Giving Tai Cangzi Face (2) Chapter 812: Not Giving Tai Cangzi Face (2) Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Fairy, can I take a look at your pills first?¡± In the Rain Wind And Snow Tower, Shen Ruyan was naturally not afraid of any malicious intentions from the other party. Therefore, she generously handed the Arcane Law Pill to the other party. Upon receiving the jade bottle from Shen Ruyan, the red-haired man promptly opened it, and instantly, a rich fragrance of the pill wafted out. With just one glance, he immediately closed the bottle and handed over the bottle containing the Fire Spirit Heavenly Liquid to Shen Ruyan. ¡°We¡¯ll make the exchange,¡± he said, after which Shen Ruyan inspected the bottle to ensure everything was correct. After confirming that there was indeed no problem with the thing, she handed the bottle to Jiang Chengxuan. The trade fair continued. It had to be said that the trade fair organized by Divine Lord Frostblade was rather high-end. Some of the items that appeared were good things. Even Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had their eyes on a few things. Unfortunately, they did not have anything the other party demanded. In the end, they only successfully traded for two or three items. ¡°Everyone¡­¡± At this moment, a tall man in the crowd took out a palm-sized Magnetite Divine Stone from his body. This was a treasure condensed from many magnetic forces. It was invaluable for enhancing the grade and power of magnetite-related treasures ¡°The value of this Magnetite Divine Stone should be clear to all. I seek to exchange it for Dry Sun Grass or Purple Star Flowers.¡± Hearing this tall man¡¯s words, many cultivators present could not help but frown. The rarity and obscurity of the requested items were such that even Seethrough stage powerhouses might not possess them in their collections. However, it was then Jiang Chengxuan produced a stalk of Dry Sun Grass, golden and seemingly transparent from a distance, an item he had fortuitously acquired during his explorations of secret realms. For him, the Dry Sun Grass held no particular use, yet now, it found its moment of utility. ¡°How about it, friend? Would you exchange your Magnetite Divine Stone for this stalk of Dry Sun Grass?¡± Jiang Chengxuan offered, presenting the grass. The tall man, visibly excited by the sight, took the Dry Sun Grass from Jiang Chengxuan, examined it closely, and then decisively nodded in agreement. Sure, he said, ready to hand over the Magnetite Divine Stone to Jiang Chengxuan. However, just as the exchange was about to be finalized, a sudden voice interrupted, ¡°Wait!¡± The crowd, taken aback, turned in surprise to locate the source of the interjection. Tai Cangzi, already standing, directed his gaze towards the Magnetite Divine Stone in the tall man¡¯s hand, speaking calmly, That Magnetite Divine Stone you hold is precisely what I need. However, I don¡¯t have the Dry Sun Grass or Purple Star Flowers you seek. I¡¯m willing to exchange it for another treasure of equal value, even something of higher value is not a problem, but the exchange must be made with me.¡± The entire venue fell into a hushed silence upon Tai Cangzi¡¯s declaration, faces betraying a mix of astonishment and confusion. They all knew that this Holy Son of the Qiankun Hall had high potential and cultivation speed. His current cultivation and strength were probably not bad. Yet, they hadn¡¯t anticipated his approach to be so domineering. Intervening just as the tall man and Jiang Chengxuan were about to finalize their deal, and doing so with such direct and forceful demeanor, was akin to showing no regard for both men. Divine Lord Frostblade, at the head of the assembly, frowned at this development. In fact. The reason why this Tai Cangzi came to her place was not because of her invitation. It was because this Holy Son of the Qiankun Hall had been taking the initiative to participate in the various trade fairs recently. The reason why he came was because he had heard that they were holding a trade fair. Hence, he sent a message saying that he would come to participate. What else could Divine Lord Frostblade say? Should she reject him directly? She hadn¡¯t anticipated his approach would be so overbearing, not only openly disrupting the transaction but seemingly threatening the parties involved, thus violating the rules of her trade fair. However, it was as if Tai Cangzi did not pay attention to this at all. His gaze was still fixed on the tall man. However, what everyone did not expect was that the tall man did not care about Tai Cangzi¡¯s background at all. He glanced at Tai Cangzi and said nonchalantly, ¡°If you don¡¯t have what I want, why are you still talking to me? Do I owe you?¡± This sentence made everyone¡¯s expression freeze. Obviously, no one expected the tall man to have such a reaction. One had to know that the person in front of him was the Holy Son of the Qiankun Hall. He was known as Tai Cangzi, who had the most potential to become an immortal in tens of thousands of years. Openly disrespecting him was tantamount to provocation. Indeed. Tai Cangzi¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. He then turned to Jiang Chengxuan, proposing, ¡°Fellow Daoist, I wish to purchase the Dry Sun Grass you hold. Name your price.¡± This shift in focus startled the attendees, wondering if Tai Cangzi aimed to manipulate the situation by acquiring Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Dry Sun Grass, effectively cornering the tall man. Indeed, this move seemed effective as the tall man¡¯s expression darkened with displeasure. Clearly, he was somewhat anxious that Jiang Chengxuan, under the pressure from Tai Cangzi, might sell the desired item to him instead. At that moment, he would indeed find himself in a difficult position. However, what the crowd did not anticipate was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s immediate shake of his head upon hearing Tai Cangzi¡¯s request. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but I¡¯ve already agreed to exchange with this fellow Daoist for what I need, so I cannot sell the Dry Sun Grass to you.¡± ¡°What?¡± In that instant, the expressions of everyone present turned subtly complex. They truly hadn¡¯t expected that both the tall man and Jiang Chengxuan would reject his proposition. In other words, both had not given face to Tai Cangzi. How could Tai Cangzi, the Holy Son of the Qiankun Hall, tolerate this? In an instant, Tai Cangzi¡¯s expression darkened. He looked at the tall man, then turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan. Suddenly, he nodded heavily. ¡°Very good, you¡¯re all very good!¡± However, both Jiang Chengxuan and the tall man ignored him. Their transaction was smoothly completed soon after. At this moment, the tall man suddenly sent a voice transmission to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°You should be Jiang Chengxuan, Fellow Daoist Jiang? Right? I am Gao Baiyue from the Wanshen Sect. After this trade fair, I wonder if I might have the honor of sitting down with you and your esteemed wife?¡± ¡°Hm? Wanshen Sect¡¯s Gao Baiyue?¡± Hearing this name, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart skipped a beat. He was aware of the Wanshen Sect, a super sect with a history as long and illustrious as their own Haoran Sect. Moreover, what made the Wanshen Sect even more formidable was the presence of a Mahayana Daolord. Immediately, he communicated back to Gao Baiyue, ¡°Since it¡¯s Brother Gao¡¯s invitation, my wife and I will certainly join you for a good sit-down after this exchange meeting.¡± Chapter 813 - Chapter 813: Ancient Cave Abode, Senior Sister Yue Chapter 813: Ancient Cave Abode, Senior Sister Yue Chanjuan Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations On the other side. Shen Ruyan was also transmitting her voice to Senior Sister Frostblade. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Senior Sister Frostblade, my husband can be quite stubborn. If there was any inconvenience caused just now, I¡¯d like to apologize on his behalf. Divine Lord Frostblade immediately shook her head. ¡°Where is this coming from, Junior Sister Shen? Your husband did nothing wrong. The other party blatantly broke the rules of my trade fair. Your husband standing his ground actually helped me. You and your husband shouldn¡¯t worry about it. At the same time. Beside Tai Cangzi, an elder in a grey robe, whose gaze had briefly turned cold towards Jiang Chengxuan and Gao Baiyue, sent a voice transmission to Tai Cangzi. ¡°Holy Son, after this trade fair concludes, do you need me to teach those two a lesson on your behalf?¡± Tai Cangzi slowly shook his head in response, ¡°There¡¯s no need, Uncle Feng. I will personally have a talk with them later. As time passed, everyone present seemed to have forgotten what had just happened and continued trading with each other. A few days later. The trade fair officially ended. The people participating in the trade fair left one after another. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were just about to bid farewell to Divine Lord Frostblade when Divine Lord Frostblade stopped them. ¡°Junior Sister Shen, Junior Brother Jiang, wait a moment.¡¯ ¡°Huh?¡± Upon hearing Divine Lord Frostblade¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could not help but exchange looks. Immediately, the two of them informed Gao Baiyue, who was about to leave. Following that, they were led to a private room by Divine Lord Frostblade. ¡°Senior Sister Frostblade, you stopped us because¡­?¡± Shen Ruyan could not help but ask. Without beating around the bush, Divine Lord Frostblade took out a jade slip and handed it to Shen Ruyan, ¡°Take a look at this, Junior Sister Shen.¡± Shen Ruyan, slightly puzzled, accepted the jade slip and scanned it with her divine sense. Her expression immediately changed upon seeing the detailed location of an ancient cave abode recorded within. She handed the jade slip back to Divine Lord Frostblade, her expression becoming solemn, ¡°Senior Sister Frostblade, what are you¡­?¡± Divine Lord Frostblade smiled slightly, ¡°As you might have guessed, I wish to invite you and Junior Brother Jiang to explore that cave abode with me.¡± She then explained the details to Shen Ruyan and Jiang Chengxuan. As it turned out, Not long ago, Divine Lord Forstblade stumbled upon the exact location of an ancient cave abode by chance. When she personally went to explore this ancient cave abode, she discovered a set of arrays guarding its entrance. Although she had the power to break through the arrays, it would require a considerable amount of time. More importantly, other individuals had appeared outside the cave abode, and their cultivation levels and strengths were not to be underestimated. This development led Divine Lord Frostblade to decide against breaking the array. Eventually, she and those who had appeared made a vow under the heavenly Dao, agreeing on a time to explore the cave abode together. Each person could bring up to three assistants, and no one else outside the group was to be informed of this discovery. ¡°How about it? Junior Sister Shen, Junior Brother Jiang, would you like to join me in exploring that cave abode to see what treasures it holds?¡± Divine Lord Frostblade proposed. Hearing her invitation, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan exchanged glances, seeing affirmation in each other¡¯s eyes. Shen Ruyan then responded, ¡°Senior Sister Frostblade, we¡¯d be glad to explore the cave abode with you. However, we¡¯d like to know more about the cave abode. Also, who do you plan to invite as the third person?¡± ¡°I¡¯m thinking of inviting Senior Sister Yue Chanjuan. You should be familiar with her,¡± Divine Lord Frostblade revealed. ¡°Senior Sister Yue Chanjuan?¡± Hearing this name, Shen Ruyan immediately nodded in recognition. Indeed. She was well aware of who Yue Chanjuan was. It was their Eldest Senior Sister, who was known as the number one person below the Dao Integration realm in Thunderclap Valley. Her mastery of the Creation and Destruction Divine Thunder was unrivaled, having claimed the lives of many Seethrough powerhouses with her divine thunder. Most importantly, Senior Sister Yue Chanjuan was known for her righteousness and generous care towards her juniors, making her the ideal choice as the third team member. Afterward, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan inquired about the specific departure time, which was set for half a year later. With no objections to the timeline, the couple, along with Divine Lord Frostblade, made a vow not to disclose this information to anyone else. As they were about to take their leave, Divine Lord Frostblade stopped them momentarily, cautioning them to be wary of Tai Cangzi. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan expressed their understanding. At the same time, they rejected Divine Lord Frostblade¡¯s help. After coming out of Divine Lord Frostblade¡¯s place, the two of them found Gao Baiyue, who was waiting in a restaurant. Upon meeting, pleasantries were naturally exchanged. However, Gao Baiyue¡¯s gratitude towards Jiang Chengxuan was more pronounced. After all, had Jiang Chengxuan not stood firm during the trade fair and refused to sell the item Tai Cangzi desired, Gao Baiyue would not have acquired the Dry Sun Grass. Though the essence of their interaction was a transaction, Jiang Chengxuan had, through his actions, offended Tai Cangzi, thus earning Gao Baiyue¡¯s gratitude. A short while later, Gao Baiyue handed a jade slip to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Fellow Daoists, this jade slip contains some information about Tai Cangzi. After you return, you may wish to review it to be well-informed.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were somewhat surprised but did not decline Gao Baiyue¡¯s kind gesture. While their own sects¡¯ resources would allow them to gather information about Tai Cangzi, the fact that Gao Baiyue hailed from the Wanshen Sect meant he might possess unique intelligence not available to their own sects. The three of them chatted for a while. After leaving behind their respective communication methods, they bade farewell. In the following period of time, the couple was preparing for their trip to the ancient cave abode in half a year. They visited nearby markets to purchase necessary items and participated in other trade fairs, acquiring useful resources. Six months later, upon their return to Divine Lord Frostblade¡¯s tower, they were greeted by a woman in a pale yellow robe, with a beautiful face and a spirited demeanor. This was none other than Yue Chanjuan, previously mentioned by Divine Lord Frostblade. Seeing them, Yue Chanjuan¡¯s face lit up with a smile. ¡°You must be Junior Sister Shen and Junior Brother Jiang. I¡¯ve heard much about you. Unfortunately, I was out and about and couldn¡¯t find the time to meet you. Thanks to Junior Sister Frostblade, I finally have the chance. Chapter 814 - Chapter 814: Breaking the Array and Entering the Cave Chapter 814: Breaking the Array and Entering the Cave Abode Translator: Henyee Translations 1 Editor: Henyee Translations Yue Chanjuan¡¯s demeanor towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan was amiable. Her words were courteous, lacking any hint of arrogance despite her status as the esteemed eldest senior sister of Thunderclap Valley. Naturally, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan responded with equal politeness. After conversing for a while, Divine Lord Frostblade emerged from another room. Seeing Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, she too greeted them with a smile and a nod. Subsequently, the four of them began to discuss the details of their expedition to the ancient cave abode, including the distribution of any gains. Although they were all acquaintances and belonged to the same sect and alliance, they agreed that clarifying these matters in advance was best to avoid any potential discord. Divine Lord Frostblade checked the time and then addressed the group, ¡°The time has come. Since there are no objections, let¡¯s set off.¡± Thus, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Divine Lord Frostblade, and Yue Chanjuan flew towards the location of the ancient cave abode. Half a month later. The four of them arrived at an island. At this moment. A number of people had already gathered on the island. Jiang Chengxuan noted that the cultivation levels of those present were not low, with the least powerful being at the early stages of the Celestial Radiance. The strongest among them, like Yue Chanjuan and Divine Lord Frostblade, were of the Seethrough stage. ¡°Junior Brother Jiang, Junior Sister Shen, Sister Yue, these are the individuals who, like me, arrived here earlier. Among them, the two Seethrough stage cultivators are Divine Shadow Gate¡¯s Divine Lord Shadow and Union Valley¡¯s Divine Lord Jade Face,¡± Divine Lord Frostblade introduced. Jiang Chengxuan and the others understood that these were the initial explorers of the cave abode. Besides them, according to Divine Lord Frostblade, there were two more Seethrough powerhouses present. Ghost Hall¡¯s Divine Lord Soul Lock and Divine Lord Void Sword of the Nothingness Sect. One hailed from the demonic path, allied with Divine Lord Jade Face of Union Valley, while the latter tread a path between righteousness and demonic ways. It wasn¡¯t long before they noticed numerous streaks of light approaching from the distant horizon. Jiang Chengxuan and his companions quickly recognized them as the last two groups of people. One group belonged to the Ghost Hall¡¯s Divine Lord Soul Lock and his companions, and the other to the Sect of Nothingness¡¯s Divine Lord Void Sword and his followers. As these two groups descended, Divine Lord Shadow from the Divine Shadow Gate took the initiative to speak. ¡°Fellow cultivators, in accordance with our prior agreement, we will now each take a position and launch an attack on the arrays guarding the ancient cave abode. Once the arrays are breached and we enter, whatever fortune we find inside will depend on individual luck. Does anyone have any objections to this plan?¡± Hearing Divine Lord Shadow¡¯s proposal, everyone present, including Divine Lord Frostblade, shook their heads to indicate no objections. Divine Lord Frostblade then led Jiang Chengxuan and the others to a weak point in the array. ¡°Senior Sister Yue, Junior Sister Shen, Junior Brother Jiang, this array has five weak points. Due to its high grade, to forcefully break it, we must combine our efforts from all five directions for a simultaneous attack. Let¡¯s join forces and target this weak point.¡±Let¡¯s join forces and target this weak point.¡± Everyone agreed with Divine Lord Frostblade¡¯s plan, and thus, the five of them joined forces. After coordinating the attack timing with the other four groups, they began their assault on the array¡¯s weak point. Boom, boom, boom! In an instant, a terrifying fluctuation erupted. The combined attack of so many Celestial Radiance stage cultivators was immensely powerful. Within moments, the entire island began to shake violently, appearing as if it might capsize at any moment. However, as time went on, despite the increasingly violent shaking of the island and the escalating ferocity of the surrounding tsunamis, the island stood firm like a ship in a storm, refusing to succumb. Finally, after several days, the weak point they were attacking suddenly burst open, dissolving into countless specks of light. At the same time. The other four weak points also emitted loud explosions, and a massive gateway to the cave abode appeared before everyone¡¯s eyes, causing all present to focus intently. Gazing at the massive gateway to the cave abode, no one rushed to enter first, cautious of potential deadly dangers that might lie beyond the portal. It was only after a brief pause that a light laughter broke the silence among the group. ¡°It seems no one wishes to be the first to enter. In that case, let me take the lead.¡± The speaker was none other than Divine Lord Soul Lock from the Ghost Hall. He glanced back at the crowd before leading his followers directly into the cave abode¡¯s gateway. Witnessing this, the expressions of the others present couldn¡¯t help but shift slightly. Jiang Chengxuan then sent a message to Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan. ¡°Senior Sister Frostblade, Senior Sister Yue, I¡¯m fairly certain there¡¯s no danger behind that gateway. We can proceed to enter.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, both Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan appeared somewhat surprised. However, they quickly remembered Shen Ruyan mentioning her husband¡¯s expertise in deduction, suggesting they could rely on his judgment when entering the ancient cave abode. With this in mind, Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan hesitated no longer. They nodded at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, and without any delay, joined them in flying towards the cave abode¡¯s gateway. This move caused the remaining three groups to subtly react, clearly not expecting Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan to display such boldness. Without fully understanding what lay beyond the portal, they dared to enter the cave abode just like the ¡°madmen¡± of the Ghost Hall. Buzz! At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan and his companions felt as if they had passed through some kind of barrier. Immediately after, they were engulfed by an extremely pure and dense aura of Primordial Spiritual Qi. Chapter 815 - Chapter 815: Spiritual Field, Demonic Bugs, System Chapter 815: Spiritual Field, Demonic Bugs, System Mission Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Where is this?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and the others quickly looked around, only to find themselves taken aback by the scene before them. They were greeted by vast expanses of spiritual fields, each bursting with a variety of spiritual herbs and medicines. A rough estimate suggested there were at least hundreds of different kinds. The potential harvest from these spiritual fields could be enormous if they managed to collect all the spiritual herbs and medicines. Buzz, buzz, buzz! However, just as they were taking in the sight, a buzzing sound emerged from within the fields. Jiang Chengxuan and his companions tensed up and looked closer. T To their surprise, swarms of dark brown insects had appeared among the spiritual herbs. Each insect was the size of a human head, covered in barbs, and their cold, compound eyes glowed with a violent and cruel light. ¡°Those are? Demonic Frenzy Bugs!¡± Divine Lord Frostblade recognized the insects, her beautiful face showing a hint of concern. ¡°Demonic Frenzy Bugs?¡± Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Yue Chanjuan¡¯s expressions hardened. Clearly, they had heard of these creatures, one of the nefarious demon bugs born from the malice and resentment of the world. Known for their relentless destruction of any life force they detect, these bugs act with madness, even self-destructing to eliminate their targets. It was not an exaggeration to say that if one was unlucky enough to encounter these bugs, there was only one way, and that was to destroy them all before they really approached you. Boom! At this moment, incomparably terrifying lightning suddenly condensed in the sky above the bugs. Immediately after, bolts of red, silver, gold, and blue lightning bombarded the bugs. In midair. All the demonic bugs that were struck by the lightning turned into piles of powder without exception. However, the sheer number of these bugs made it impossible to eliminate them all with just the lightning. ¡°We should join in,¡± said Divine Lord Frostblade, after seeing Yue Chanjuan initiating the attack. She raised her hand and gestured. In an instant, endless snow began to fill the surroundings. Crack, crack, crack¡ªa series of sounds followed. The area within tens of miles had transformed into a realm of ice and snow. Most crucially, the ice and snow unleashed by Divine Lord Frostblade did not harm the spiritual herbs and medicines in the vicinity. It was targeted only at the Frenzy Bugs. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan also sprang into action. An endless aura of sharpness gathered around Jiang Chengxuan, swiftly forming grinding wheels capable of annihilating everything in their path, reducing the charging Frenzy Bugs to mists of blood. Some time later. The Frenzy Bugs that had swarmed from afar were all eradicated by Jiang Chengxuan and his group. Turning her attention to the spiritual herbs and medicines in the garden, Divine Lord Frostblade suggested to Jiang Chengxuan and the others, ¡°As we agreed beforehand, let¡¯s divide these spiritual herbs and medicines among us.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and his companions had no objections to her proposal. They quickly distributed the spiritual herbs and medicines from the fields according to their prearranged plan. Continuing along the path ahead, they didn¡¯t get far before encountering a black and a white sword light in front of them. The two sword lights circled and flowed around each other, seemingly forming an endlessly cycling deadly array. ¡°Is this the Taiyi Yin Yang Sword array?¡± Divine Lord Frostblade couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. However, Yue Chanjuan shook her head in disagreement. ¡°No, this isn¡¯t the Taiyi Yin Yang Sword Array. It may look similar, but if we try to break this array using the methods applicable to the Taiyi Yin Yang Sword Array, we might encounter unexpected dangers.¡± As she spoke, Yue Chanjuan flipped her hand. A puppet that had reached the Dharma Form stage was summoned by her. Then, she ordered the puppet to go forward. As the puppet approached within about three hundred meters of the black and white sword lights, its body disintegrated into dust seemingly out of nowhere. ¡°What?¡± The sight startled not only Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan but also Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. They had not sensed any Dharmic power or array fluctuations, which meant the puppet was destroyed instantaneously by some unknown force. Was this destruction related to the black and white sword lights? If so, what exactly were those sword lights? But if not, what could be the cause? At the thought of this possibility, Jiang Chengxuan and the others¡¯ hearts could not help but become very heavy. This meant that about 300 meters away from the black and white sword lights, there was some kind of danger that they did not know about. ¡°What should we do?¡± The few of them could not help but look at each other. Suddenly, Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°Let me try.¡± As he spoke, he walked forward alone and arrived about 500 meters away from the black and white sword lights. He sat down cross-legged. At the same time. In his mind, the long-lost system voice suddenly sounded. [Ding.] [System mission issued. Host, please complete your comprehension of the Void Killing Array.] Hmm? Was there a Void Killing Array in the seemingly empty void in front of him? If that was the case, then the situation just now made perfect sense. However, if I were to study the Void Killing Array in my current state, I might not be able to gain anything even after a hundred or a thousand years. For now, I could only try using the Enlightenment Talisman. Thinking of this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately took out the talisman in the system space. However, the Enlightenment Talisman was obviously not enough. To comprehend any array, one was required to personally enter the array. Otherwise, no matter how high one¡¯s comprehension was, it was impossible to understand anything. Therefore, in the next moment, Jiang Chengxuan wrapped a wisp of merit Qi around his finger and gently tapped the void in front of him. Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan, who were at the back, could not help but be alarmed when they saw Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s actions. Chapter 816 - Chapter 816: Breaking the Array, Breakthrough, Reward Chapter 816: Breaking the Array, Breakthrough, Reward Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations Divine Lord Frostblade couldn¡¯t help but express her concern to Shen Ruyan, ¡°Junior Sister Shen, will there be any problem with Junior Brother Jiang doing that?¡± Yue Chanjuan also looked over with a worried expression. However, Shen Ruyan shook her head. ¡°Don11 worry. If my husband has decided to do this, he must be quite sure of himself.¡± While they were speaking, Jiang Chengxuan, who had a thread of Merit Qi wrapped around his finger, made contact with the spot approximately three hundred meters away from the interweaving black and white sword lights. Chi! Chi! Chi! Chi! Instantly, a slicing sound that only Jiang Chengxuan could hear ensued. His finger was immediately disintegrated into dust. Even with his cultivation in body tempering, he couldn¡¯t withstand it at all. Moreover, the terrifying slicing force attempted to trace up from his finger, aiming to engulf his entire being into the killing array¡¯s slicing force. Fortunately, Jiang Chengxuan was prepared. He instantly activated the thread of Merit Qi. Instantly, the killing array¡¯s attempt to trace and annihilate him along with his finger vanished without a trace. This left Jiang Chengxuan somewhat shocked. The power of this array was terrifyingly formidable. He quickly realized that this array must incorporate some sort of rules. Only an array infused with the rules could possess such a unique capability. With this in mind, Jiang Chengxuan seriously began to study the Void Killing Array using the power of the Enlightenment Talisman. His study lasted for several days, with Divine Lord Frostblade, Yue Chanjuan, and Shen Ruyan closely monitoring the situation. Finally. After several more days and numerous annihilations by the Void Killing Array, Jiang Chengxuan finally made some headway. He took out various materials and began refining on the spot. Half a day later. There were dozens and hundreds of array flags in front of Jiang Chengxuan. He placed these flags into the surrounding void, causing ripples to emanate through what was previously empty space. Soon, Divine Lord Frostblade, Yue Chanjuan, and Shen Ruyan noticed that an array appeared a few hundred meters in front of Jiang Chengxuan. They immediately recognized the aura emanating from it as one capable of threatening even those at the Seethrough stage. However, under the influence of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s array flags, this array formation began to slowly dissolve. ¡°What¡­?¡± Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan were both somewhat shocked. Clearly, they had not anticipated Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mastery in the art of arrays to be so profound. Just a few days were all it took for him to break through such a formidable array. Even his partner, Shen Ruyan, was slightly surprised by Jiang Chengxuan s performance, for no one knew better than her that before coming here, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s array skills were still trapped at Level 6. Yet now, his mastery of arrays had made consecutive breakthroughs in such a short period. Based on the level of array mastery he had just displayed, he might well be considered at the peak of Level 7, if not already there. If not, he was certainly not far off. [Ding.] At the same moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind received a system notification. [Congratulations, host. You have comprehended the Void Killing Array. You have obtained a Void Killing Array Disk and a Universal Array Breaking Key.] Instantly, a Void Killing Array Disk and a Universal Breaking Array Key appeared in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s system space. The latter goes without saying, but as for the former, the Void Killing Array Disk is an array disk that can be activated and used at any time. Moreover, the power of this disk is slightly stronger than the Void Killing Array he had just studied. Even against powerhouses at the Seethrough stage, it could threaten their lives, making it a significant trump card for Jiang Chengxuan. [Ding.] Following the initial system notification, another one promptly arrived. [Congratulations, host. You have reached Level 7 Array Master. You have obtained a Plundering Array Disc and a Universal Array Breaking Key.] Unexpectedly, the system rewards included another Universal Breaking Array Key. However, compared to this, Jiang Chengxuan was more interested in the Plundering Array Disk. According to the system¡¯s description, this Plundering Array Disk is a disk that can plunder arrays. Taking the Void Killing Array as an example again, if Jiang Chengxuan had this Plundering Array Disk at that time, he could have directly plundered the Void Killing Array as his own, incorporating it into this disk. From then on, he would possess a Void Killing Array that could be used at any time. Even though it could only be used once, it would still serve as a crucial ace up his sleeve. In addition. According to the system, the Plundering Array Disk can be used up to three times. That means, in the upcoming days, if he encounters any formidable or exceptionally mysterious array, he can directly use the Plundering Array Disk to seize that array as his own. It¡¯s undeniable that his mastery in arrays has indeed greatly improved through this enlightenment process. Much of this advancement can be attributed to that Enlightenment Talisman and the merit. Now, Jiang Chengxuan looked at the black and white sword lights. What was once an array that seemed daunting to approach, he now felt fully confident in handling. It didn¡¯t take much time. When Jiang Chengxuan arranged the flags he had previously refined according to a specific orientation, the black and white sword lights immediately began to dissipate on their own. In no time, the black and white sword lights vanished without a trace. Seeing this, Divine Lord Frostblade, Yue Chanjuan, and Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but feel pleasantly surprised. They approached Jiang Chengxuan. Divine Lord Frostblade said with a smile, ¡°I truly did not expect your mastery in arrays to be so profound. Junior Brother Jiang. It seems I really made the right choice in inviting you and Junior Sister Shen. Jiang Chengxuan humbly responded with a smile. ¡°Senior Sister Frostblade, you flatter me. My ability to break this array also involved a bit of luck.¡± ¡°Regardless, the fact that you could break through this array speaks volumes about your prowess in array arts,¡± Yue Chanjuan added with a smile. Then, The group continued forward. After passing through the array, it wasn¡¯t long before Jiang Chengxuan and his companions arrived at a grand palace. Chapter 817 - Chapter 817: Plundering Treasures, VS Divine Lord Soul Chapter 817: Plundering Treasures, VS Divine Lord Soul Lock Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations Stepping into the palace, Jiang Chengxuan and his companions were immediately greeted by an astonishing sight. They immediately saw treasures placed around the palace. Crimson Dragon Crystals, Lightning Tribulation Divine Wood, Nine Suns Soul, Void Soil, Millennium Cold Iron¡­ And so on and so forth. Moreover, amidst these treasures, several powerful Spiritual Treasures were suspended within glowing shields. With just one glance, Jiang Chengxuan and the others could recognize that among these Spiritual Treasures, no less than ten were of top grade quality, and astonishingly, two of them reached supreme-grade. Such a trove of treasures, even for mighty cultivators like Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan, who were at the Seethrough stage, caused a slight hitch in their breaths. The bounty before them was beyond anyone¡¯s wildest expectations. However, they quickly regained their composure. Divine Lord Frostblade said, ¡°Junior Brother Jiang, Junior Sister Shen, Senior Sister Yue. Let¡¯s distribute everything according to our initial agreement and individual contributions. What do you say?¡± ¡°I have no problem with that.¡± Yue Chanjuan was the first to nod in agreement. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan also nodded. This was the importance of a reliable team. When faced with immense gains, they still remembered their initial promises, not blinded by the prospects of immediate benefits. Only such a team could stand the test of time. Though bound by the oath of the Heavenly Dao before their journey, oaths could constrain actions but not the heart. Once the heart changes, anything could happen in the future. Soon, the four of them began to scour the palace for its treasures. The supreme-grade Spiritual Treasures were their first target, distributed according to the prior agreement and contributions. Jiang Chengxuan and Divine Lord Frostblade each acquired one. As for the remaining Spiritual Treasures and precious materials, distribution was strictly based on contribution and prior agreements, with the only difference being that each tried to claim what they needed most. In no time at all, the palace¡¯s treasures were completely plundered by Jiang Chengxuan and his team. Yet, just as they finished, a series of footsteps suddenly echoed in their ears, causing the expressions of all four to turn grave. They turned around. Outside the palace, Divine Lord Soul Lock and his company, who were the first to enter the cave abode, arrived. When they stepped into the palace, what greeted them was nothing but a plundered palace, along with Jiang Chengxuan and his three companions. ¡°It¡¯s you!¡± The expressions of Soul Lock Divine Lord and his followers abruptly hardened. Quickly, he sensed the residual subtle fluctuations in the atmosphere. This caused his brows to furrow instantly, his cold gaze unavoidably falling upon Jiang Chengxuan and his group. ¡°What have you found here? Don¡¯t tell me you saw nothing. I could clearly feel that, just a short while ago, this place was pulsating with a burst of treasure light. Was it you who took them all?¡± Boom! However, what answered him was a terrifying divine thunderbolt, purple in color. As soon as it appeared, it carried an extremely powerful aura of destruction, heading straight for Divine Lord Soul Lock and his group. ¡°Damnit!¡± The faces of Divine Lord Soul Lock and his companions changed instantly. They had not expected that before even a few words were exchanged, the other side would already strike. Buzz! In that instant, a dense grey fog surged around Divine Lord Soul Lock. Countless wailing souls were within it. A series of piercing screams instantly filled the entire palace. The most terrifying part was, amidst these screams and wails, from the depths of the void, suddenly, pale claws reached out towards Jiang Chengxuan and his group, as well as towards the falling purple thunderbolt. Boom, boom, boom! In an instant, those claws reaching for the purple thunderbolt were quickly obliterated by it. It was clear to see, in the void, countless souls screamed and howled as they were turned to ash. But there were also some souls, seemingly still with unyielding wills, continuing to reach out towards Jiang Chengxuan and his group. ¡°Hmph!¡± Seeing this, Yue Chanjuan¡¯s eyes suddenly flashed with silver-white lightning. Boom. The falling purple thunderbolt¡¯s power suddenly increased by thirty percent. In an instant, the entire palace seemed to be engulfed in endless purple. In the endless layers of the void. Those faces twisted in agony, uttering endless sounds of hatred, began to disperse in an instant. In no time at all, they were completely gone. Only at this moment did Yue Chanjuan¡¯s cold voice finally come through. ¡°What we discovered here, what we found, what does it have to do with you? Why should we have to answer your questions? Could it be that you want to ask us for our gains? What are you daydreaming about?¡± These words immediately made Divine Lord Soul Lock and his company turn ashen. It was clear to see that at this moment, all of them had a fierce and ruthless light shining in their eyes. Being demon cultivators from the Ghost Hall, they were naturally not the kind to take things lying down. Having just been taken by surprise by Yue Chanjuan¡¯s sudden attack and suffered a setback, and now being mocked by her, how could they not feel any anger? However, they were also aware that Yue Chanjuan and Divine Lord Frostblade before them were not to be trifled with. Especially since the cultivators from Thunderclap Valley practiced techniques that inherently restrained demon cultivators like themselves. Should a real fight break out, it was uncertain if they could gain any advantage. Immediately, Divine Lord Soul Lock said coldly, ¡°Very well, I hope you can keep up this arrogance in this ancient cave abode. We shall see!¡± With that, Soul Lock and his followers didn¡¯t look back and turned to leave the palace. Watching their departing figures, Jiang Chengxuan and the others narrowed their eyes. Shen Ruyan then said, ¡°Senior Sister Yue, Senior Sister Frostblade, I don¡¯t think Soul Lock and his bunch will let this go so easily. If there¡¯s a chance in the future, they will surely target us. Yue Chanjuan and Divine Lord Frostblade both nodded. ¡°Indeed, putting aside what happened today, just our relationships and affiliations alone mean that they will not miss any opportunity to target us in the future. For now, it¡¯s just that their resentment towards us has deepened a bit more. Let¡¯s not worry about it.¡± As they spoke, the group had already left the palace. Outside, Shen Ruyan, Divine Lord Frostblade, including Yue Chanjuan, all turned their gaze towards Jiang Chengxuan. Divine Lord Frostblade smiled and said, ¡°Junior Brother Jiang, in your opinion, which direction should we head towards next for the best course? Chapter 818 - Chapter 818: Comprehending Runes, Terrifying Price Chapter 818: Comprehending Runes, Terrifying Price Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations During this period of time, both Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan had gained a certain understanding of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s abilities. Therefore, for the next course of action, they were both keen to hear Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s suggestions. Jiang Chengxuan did not hold back. After some rough calculations and combining his passive talent, Intuition of the Heavens, he quickly determined a direction, pointing towards the northeast and said, ¡°Senior Sister Frostblade and Senior Sister Yue, I think we should check out that place next.¡± ¡°Hm?That place?¡± Following the direction Jiang Chengxuan pointed, Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan turned to look. In the northeast, there was a continuous mountain range. Apparently. The cave abode they had entered was not much different from a small world. They nodded in agreement. ¡°Then let¡¯s head in that direction to have a look. Junior Sister Shen, what do you think?¡± Shen Ruyan immediately answered with a smile. ¡°Of course, I have no objections.¡± Thus, Jiang Chengxuan and his group of four sped off towards the northeast direction. A few days later. They found themselves atop a large mountain and were astonished to discover that many places on these mountains were inscribed with mysterious runes. Just by briefly contemplating these runes, Jiang Chengxuan and his team were amazed to find that their understanding of the rules they each cultivated had improved slightly. ¡°How¡­ How is this possible?¡± The few of them couldn¡¯t help but look at each other. They could see the seriousness in each other¡¯s eyes. They all knew too well what such a miraculous place signified. To put it not exaggeratedly, based on the gains they had just made. If they continued to stay here, their comprehension of the rules they cultivated could be infinitely enhanced. It might even be possible to advance to the point of transforming these rules into a Dao. And what does transforming rules into a Dao signify? It represents the threshold for advancing to the Dao Integration Realm. Once that step is taken, the achievement of the Saint status may not be far off. With such a powerful temptation, who among them could resist? Almost instantly, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Divine Lord Frostblade, and Yue Chanjuan all plunged into the state of comprehending the mysterious runes before them. Three days passed in a blink. In these three days, their comprehension of the rules they each cultivated had noticeably leaped forward. Jiang Chengxuan even faintly grasped the essence of the Earth Rule. However, it was at this moment, while immersed in comprehending the mysterious runes, that Jiang Chengxuan felt an inexplicable sense of foreboding. Following this, he felt a cool sensation in his mind. The next moment, he abruptly withdrew from that state of comprehension. Yet, what shocked him the most was not the abrupt end of his contemplation, but rather, in the depths of his consciousness, the equivalent of a golden lotus of merit had inexplicably vanished. ¡°What¡­?¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression turned grave in an instant. He quickly realized the truth. Comprehending these mysterious runes was probably not as simple as they had thought. Once surpassing a certain time limit, or rather, as soon as one enters the state of comprehension, a corresponding price must be paid. And his price was precisely a golden lotus of merit. ¡°Husband¡­¡± At the same time. Shen Ruyan, who was beside him, also emerged from her state of comprehension. Her face bore a trace of shock. She looked towards Jiang Chengxuan and said, ¡°I just lost a golden lotus of merit out of nowhere.¡± ¡°You lost a golden lotus of merit too?¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression tightened abruptly. Shen Ruyan was immediately surprised and asked, ¡°What? Husband, did you also expend a golden lotus of merit just now?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°I¡¯m afraid this place is not as simple as we thought. Comprehending it might well come with a certain cost.¡± ¡°Then, Senior Sister Frostblade and Senior Sister Yue¡­¡± Shen Ruyan suddenly thought of the two of them and immediately turned her head along with Jiang Chengxuan to look. At that moment, Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan were still deeply immersed in their own states of enlightenment. ¡°This isn¡¯t right!¡± Jiang Chengxuan suddenly stepped forward, intending to awaken the two. But as he approached, a shield of light appeared around each of them, directly blocking his path. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s expressions changed dramatically. ¡°Not good! There¡¯s something wrong with this place; we can¡¯t let them continue comprehending!¡± Without further ado, both of them acted immediately. In an instant, the true essence of the rules each had comprehended suddenly spread out. Boom, boom, boom! Loud booms like thunderclaps suddenly erupted on the shields of light surrounding Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan. This caused Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan, who were immersed in their states of enlightenment, to twitch their eyelids slightly. But they had not fully awakened yet. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan exchanged a glance. Immediately, the couple struck again. And this time, the intensity of their attack was clearly on a higher level than before. The sound of booming was incessant. The strong fluctuations finally caused Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan, who were in the state of enlightenment, to slowly open their eyes. And just as they opened their eyes, the shields of light that were originally around them vanished into thin air in an instant. ¡°Huh¡­?¡± Both of them instantly noticed the residual energy fluctuations around them. They turned their gaze towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Divine Lord Frostblade said, ¡°Junior Sister Shen, Junior Brother Jiang, what happened?¡± Both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded with grave expressions. ¡°This place, there seems to be some issues.¡± ¡°Some issues?¡± Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan both were taken aback. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not hide anything and shared their suspicions with the two. In the end, Jiang Chengxuan continued, ¡°Senior Sister Frostblade, Senior Sister Yue, you should quickly check carefully now to see if there is anything abnormal about yourselves.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan also sensed something off. With serious expressions, they immediately began to inspect their own conditions as Jiang Chengxuan had suggested. But this inspection only served to change their complexions drastically. ¡°How could this be¡­? My Dharmic powers¡­¡± Chapter 819 - Chapter 819: Divine Lord Jade Face, Divine Lord Chaos Fiend Chapter 819: Divine Lord Jade Face, Divine Lord Chaos Fiend Editor: Henyee Translations In that instant, Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan clearly felt that the Dharmic power within their bodies had vanished completely. This meant that, although they possessed the cultivation of the Seethrough stage, they were now unable to exert their true power. Worst of all, at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and the others suddenly discovered a group of people swiftly approaching them from not too far away. Leading them was none other than Divine Lord Jade Face from the Joyous Union Valley. ¡°This is bad, it¡¯s that guy.¡± Both Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan felt their hearts sink. They were well aware of the tremendous trouble they would be in encountering Divine Lord Jade Face and his group at this time. Soon, Divine Lord Jade Face and his followers appeared not far from Jiang Chengxuan and the others. Seeing Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan on the opposite side, a flicker of an unusual expression passed over Divine Lord Jade Face¡¯s face. Then, as if he had remembered something, a slight smile appeared on his somewhat pale face. ¡°Hehe, what a coincidence to meet you all here. By the way, what are you doing here?¡± Without waiting for Jiang Chengxuan and his company to answer, Divine Lord Jade Face suddenly said with a strange expression, ¡°I was wondering, you weren¡¯t, by any chance, contemplating these runes just now, were you?¡± His words immediately tightened the hearts of Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan. Despite their efforts to remain calm, Divine Lord Jade Face could immediately notice even the slightest anomaly and change. So, in the next moment, his face revealed a meaningful smile. ¡°Hehe, it seems I guessed right. You were indeed contemplating these runes here. I must admit, I admire your courage to put yourselves in such a state in the current environment, truly fearless.¡± This statement instantly made Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan feel even more apprehensive. From his words, both of them realized that Divine Lord Jade Face probably knew something about the situation here. ¡°This is really troublesome now.¡± Both of them immediately looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, communicating through voice transmission. ¡°Junior Sister Shen, Junior Brother Jiang, we will do our best to hold off Divine Lord Jade Face. You should try to escape as far as possible.¡± Clearly, in the hearts of Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan, they did not believe Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had the strength to deal with Divine Lord Jade Face and his group. However, their thoughts seemed to have already been anticipated by Divine Lord Jade Face. He and his companions had already split into several directions, effectively encircling them. Under these circumstances, it would be difficult for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to escape. ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s rare to encounter you in such a state. If I¡¯m not mistaken, you currently must be devoid of any Dharmic power. Did you really think I would miss such a golden opportunity?¡± As he spoke, Divine Lord Jade Face¡¯s eyes suddenly gleamed with a verdant light. Enchanting sounds filled the void, penetrating everywhere. Especially for Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan, who were already weakened, their eyes began to glaze over within moments. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan knew they couldn¡¯t continue like this. They stepped forward, one to the left and one to the right, each summoning their Spiritual Treasures. Whoosh- In an instant, a painting slowly unfolded in front of Jiang Chengxuan. On it, there were flames, floods, earth, forests, sabers, spears, swords, halberds, and an array of weapons. They gradually fused and finally turned into a painting that encompassed the world. In just a moment, it blocked the enchanting sounds from Divine Lord Jade Face. At the same time. On the painting, countless five-elements flew out and attacked Divine Lord Jade Face and his company. Rumble! At the same time. The sky roared with thunder, not only pulling Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan out of their dazed state but also transforming the surrounding void into a sea of thunder. The terrifying force even caused the expressions of Divine Lord Jade Face¡¯s companions to change. ¡°Hm? You¡¯re unaffected?¡± At this moment, Divine Lord Jade Face was clearly taken aback by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s actions. He didn¡¯t expect Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to be able to resist the temptation of comprehending those runes. Obviously, he had misunderstood them, but Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan naturally couldn¡¯t be bothered to explain. They each supported Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan, ready to flee towards the distance. Just when they attempted to escape, Divine Lord Chaos Fiend, positioned on the other side of Divine Lord Jade Face, suddenly expanded his own domain, trapping Jiang Chengxuan and the others within it. Apparently. Divine Lord Chaos Fiend was also a formidable power of the Seethrough stage. ¡°If we let you escape just like that, we might as well not bother mixing in these circles anymore.¡± As he spoke, the aura of rules around Demon Lord Chaos Fiend surged dramatically. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, caught within his domain, could immediately feel their own strength rapidly diminishing. At this rate, it wouldn¡¯ t take long before their power would fall below Void Returning. Buzz! But at that moment, the Five Elements Diagram Appears in front of Jiang Chengxuan suddenly emitted an extremely powerful essence of rules. At the same time, the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer, which had reached the level of a supreme-grade Spiritual Treasure, also let out a sonorous sound. Instantly, sword Qi filled with endless thunder tore through the layers of confinement within the domain, opening a massive gap right in front of them. ¡°What? Two supreme-grade Spiritual Treasures?¡± The pupils of Demon Lord Chaos Fiend and Divine Lord Jade Face involuntarily contracted. But soon, their eyes revealed endless greed. It¡¯s well known that supreme-grade Spiritual Treasures are exceedingly rare and sought after. Such treasures, even for powerhouses of the Seethrough stage, are incredibly precious. In fact, some Seethrough stage powerhouses don¡¯t even possess a single supreme-grade Spiritual Treasure. The sight of not one, but two supreme-grade Spiritual Treasures, how could they not be moved? ¡°Divine Lord Jade Face, how about we each take one of those supreme-grade Spiritual Treasures after a while?¡± Demon Lord Chaos Fiend suddenly turned to look at Divine Lord Jade Face beside him. Seeing Divine Lord Jade Face nod with a smile, ¡°Deal.¡± As they spoke, the two Seethrough stage powerhouses held nothing back. In an instant, two immensely vast Seethrough domains descended simultaneously. Chapter 820 - Chapter 820: Fierce Battle, Decisive Strike, Desperate Struggle Chapter 820: Fierce Battle, Decisive Strike, Desperate Struggle Editor: Henyee Translations In just an instant, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt their movements becoming sluggish, as if their Dharmic power and thoughts couldn¡¯t keep up with reality. They recognized this as the unique domain power of Seethrough powerhouses. They couldn¡¯t allow this power to continue affecting them any longer. With this thought, the essence of the rules they had comprehended spread out from them instantly. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s were of wood, metal, and water. In the void, green, gold, and blue lights immediately appeared. Shen Ruyan, on the other hand, utilized the Lightning Domain, the Lightning Rule. Although Shen Ruyan¡¯s comprehension of this rule wasn¡¯t completely perfected, it was sufficient to resist the current situation. Not only that. After deploying their rules, the couple also fully activated the supreme-grade Spiritual Treasures they possessed. For a moment, the domains of Divine Lord Jade Face and Demon Lord Chaos Fiend could no longer bind them. With several booming sounds, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, along with Divine Lord Frost Blade and Yue Chanjuan, broke free from the domains. ¡°What?¡± At this moment, both Divine Lord Jade Face and Chaos Demon Lord¡¯s expressions changed drastically. Facing two Seethrough powerhouses, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, two cultivators at the stage of Celestial Radiance, were actually able to escape from their domain control. This strength had already surpassed countless cultivators of the same level. What made them even more wary was the potential shown by the two. It was almost a certainty that they would break through to the Seethrough stage in the future. With their potential, once they made the breakthrough, their strength would instantly reach the peak of the Seethrough stage. By then, if they were to face them again, fleeing might be the only option available. With this thought, Divine Lord Jade Face and Demon Lord Chaos Fiend felt an intense urge to eliminate Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, no matter what. These two people must not be left alive! BOOM! In an instant, both of them summoned their Spiritual Treasures. Divine Lord Jade Face conjured a scroll adorned with numerous erotic images, causing a unique fragrance to pervade the void instantly. Upon smelling it, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt a surge of heat within their bodies. Demon Lord Chaos Fiend, on the other hand, wielded a black and red long saber known as the Chaos Heaven Saber, a high-grade Spiritual Treasure on the verge of becoming supreme-grade. Boom, boom, boom! Instantly, the radiance of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Elements Diagram and the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer dimmed slightly. Despite their Spiritual Treasures being of a higher grade than those of Divine Lord Jade Face and Demon Lord Chaos Fiend, the other party was bolstered by the true domain power of the Seethrough stage. In comparison, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were at a slight disadvantage. Fortunately, with their strength, it wasn¡¯t easy for Divine Lord Jade Face and Demon Lord Chaos Fiend to breach their defenses quickly. ¡°Attack Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan.¡± Suddenly, Divine Lord Jade Face and Demon Lord Chaos Fiend directed the two Celestial Radiance cultivators beside them. Their expressions shifted subtly, fully aware of the significant risk in attacking Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan at this moment. A misstep could even result in severe injury or death. However, unable to refuse the commands of their senior brothers, they launched their attacks with all their might towards Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan. In the void, the silhouettes of a hook and a flag swept through, heading straight for Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan. ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± Seeing this, a fierce light flashed in the eyes of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Behind Jiang Chengxuan, five colors of light ¡ª green, red, yellow, white, and blue ¡ª suddenly appeared, sweeping directly towards the two Joyous Union Valley Celestial Radiance cultivators. Instantly, their attacks towards Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan vanished without a trace, along with the Spiritual Treasures they had summoned. At the same time. They felt an overwhelming sense of fatigue, as if they had been battling a cultivator of the same realm with all their might for three days and nights, significantly dulling their reactions. Just then, a loud noise suddenly echoed through the air. Rumble! Following that, a thunderbolt radiating with five-colored brilliance struck directly at their heads. It was one of Shen Ruyan¡¯s most powerful divine abilities, the Great Five Elements Divine Thunder! ¡°Arghhhh!¡± In an instant, the two Celestial Radiance stage cultivators from Joyous Union Valley let out incredibly agonizing screams. It was clear to see that their bodies began to disintegrate and obliterate rapidly under the bombardment of the Great Five Elements Divine Thunder, from the level of their Primordial Spirit to even their particles. This was destruction on a fundamental level, and even if they possessed an undying body, such level of destruction meant true obliteration with no chance of revival. ¡°Senior¡­ Senior Brother, save me!¡± They immediately cried out for help. The expressions of Divine Lord Jade Face and Demon Lord Chaos Fiend changed dramatically, as they both angrily shouted. ¡°How dare you!¡± ¡°Why wouldn¡¯ t we dare!¡± A murderous intent flashed in the eyes of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. The next moment, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly formed a seal with his hands. Buzz! Instantly, the Great Five Elements Extermination Divine Light burst forth from his hands, striking the two Celestial Radiance cultivators from Joyous Union Valley. Already on the brink of death, the two cultivators were utterly obliterated by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Great Five Elements Extermination Divine Light without even a chance to whimper, completely erased from existence. This act thoroughly enraged Divine Lord Jade Face and Demon Lord Chaos Fiend. ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± As they spoke, they intensified their attacks. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were forced to retreat step by step. However, they continuously protected Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan with their own rules, preventing them from being affected in the slightest. Seeing this, Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan were deeply moved. They wanted to say something, but the words were swallowed back. It wasn¡¯t that they didn¡¯t want to speak, but in such a situation, any superfluous words were unnecessary and meaningless. Moreover, it could potentially affect Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s focus on the battle. Thus, the standoff between the two sides continued for a full three days. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could clearly feel that if this continued, defeat was only a matter of time. Chapter 821 - Chapter 821: Dharmic Power Recover, Divine Lord Jade Faces Escape Chapter 821: Dharmic Power Recover, Divine Lord Jade Face¡¯s Escape Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment, the couple exchanged a glance, preparing to use their trump cards when they suddenly received a voice transmission. ¡°Junior Sister Shen, Junior Brother Jiang, our Dharmic power seems to have been restored.¡± ¡°Restored?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were somewhat astonished, yet they managed not to show it on their faces. It seemed that the restriction on Dharmic power in this place lasted for three days, or perhaps, the backlash for Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan¡¯s contemplation was a three-day period without Dharmic power. The exact nature of this phenomenon was still unclear to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, and presumably, Divine Lord Jade Face and Demon Lord Chaos Fiend were unaware as well. With this realization, they quickly devised a plan. Jiang Chengxuan communicated with Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan. ¡°Senior Sisters, are you sure you can now exert a hundred percent of your strength?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Both Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan confirmed confidently. ¡°In that case, let¡¯s do this¡­¡± Quickly, they reached a consensus. Meanwhile, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan continued to fend off the attacks from Divine Lord Jade Face and Demon Lord Chaos Fiend, their resistance seemingly growing weaker. Just when Divine Lord Jade Face and Demon Lord Chaos Fiend thought they only needed a bit more effort to completely suppress them, a domain as cold as an ice world suddenly descended upon them. At the same time. An extremely violent, fierce, and terrifying thunder domain also arrived as scheduled. Instantly, Divine Lord Jade Face and Demon Lord Chaos Fiend heard their domains emitting a series of cracking sounds, causing their expressions to drastically change. ¡°Divine Lord Frostblade, Yue Chanjuan, how is this possible?¡± ¡°Hmph! Nothing is impossible. Did you enjoy attacking us just now? Well, let me properly experience what techniques the cultivators of Joyous Union Valley truly possess!¡± As she spoke, Yue Chanjuan turned into a being of lightning. In the void, one lightning bolt exuded endless vitality while another displayed boundless destruction, both hurtling towards Divine Lord Jade Face and Demon Lord Chaos Fiend. It was her famous ultimate technique, the Creation and Destruction Divine Thunder Rumble! Endless explosions erupted from the collision between the two sides. Divine Lord Jade Face and Demon Lord Chaos Fiend were sent flying in a sorry state. There were still countless crackling lightning bolts on their bodies. From head to toe, they were charred black, clearly defeated in the recent exchange with Yue Chanjuan. At this moment, Divine Lord Jade Face and Demon Lord Chaos Fiend were genuinely shocked. They hadn¡¯t anticipated Yue Chanjuan¡¯s strength to be so formidable, possibly even touching the threshold of Dao Integration Realm. ¡°Damn it!¡± Their expressions darkened significantly, realizing that any further actions on their part were now futile under the circumstances. The priority shifted to preserving their own lives. Therefore, in the next moment, the two of them did not hesitate at all. Their figures immediately turned into two streams of light and were about to escape into the distance. But just then, layers of ice crystals appeared in the void ahead, engulfing everything in endless snow and wind. Their forms, just merging into the void, were forced back by the relentless blizzard. ¡°Divine Lord Frostblade!¡± Both Divine Lord Jade Face and Demon Lord Chaos Fiend spat out these words in unison. However, Yue Chanjuan wasn¡¯t about to waste words with them. She raised her hand. There was a rumble. The Creation and Destruction Divine Thunder crashed down on them once more. ¡°Arghh!¡± Unable to withstand the attack, both spat out a mouthful of essence blood, their bodies exploding into a mist of blood. Whoosh¡ª However, soon, their bodies that had exploded into a bloody mist condensed in the void on the other side. ¡°What should we do?¡± Both of them felt extremely frustrated. Yue Chanjuan was really too powerful. She alone was enough to take both of them down. Furthermore, there was Divine Lord Frostblade, who was good at sealing the void. Adding Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan into the mix, their situation became perilous, with the real risk of perishing today. ¡°We must find a way to leave immediately.¡± This thought surged in their minds, ready to abandon the ancient cave abode if necessary, for nothing was more precious than their lives. With this in mind, Divine Lord Jade Face and Demon Lord Chaos Fiend exchanged looks. Without hesitation, their bodies burst into soaring spiritual lights, preparing to make their final escape. Yue Chanjuan and Divine Lord Frost Blade¡¯s eyes narrowed, no longer holding back. Thousands of thunderbolts and snowstorms surged towards Divine Lord Jade Face and Demon Lord Chaos Fiend in an all-out assault Rumble! At this moment, within a radius of ten thousand miles, the entire area was transformed into a world of thunder and snow. The forms of Divine Lord Jade Face and Demon Lord Chaos Fiend disintegrated inch by inch within it, only to be reconstituted shortly after. The spiritual light around them suddenly reached a peak, and then, an irresistible force descended upon them, teleporting them directly out of the ancient cave abode. Seeing this, Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan both snorted coldly. ¡°They got off easy. If their reaction had been just a bit slower, even if we couldn¡¯t have kept them here today, we would have ensured they were stripped of their cultivation bases entirely.¡± At the same time. Outside the ancient cave abode, the figures of Divine Lord Jade Face and Demon Lord Chaos Fiend suddenly appeared, still entwined with traces of lightning and the extremely coldness of ice and snow. It took a while for them to completely dispel them from their bodies. At this moment, their expressions were incredibly dark. They couldn¡¯t understand how Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan, who had seemingly been devoid of any Dharmic power just a moment before, had suddenly recovered all their Dharmic power in the next. What the hell was going on? Was there something about that place they hadn¡¯t discovered? However, pondering over these questions was pointless now. The immediate priority was to find a way to heal their injuries. Chapter 822 - Chapter 822: Nine Suns Heavenly Fire Array, Level 8 Array Chapter 822: Nine Suns Heavenly Fire Array, Level 8 Array Editor: Henyee Translations After that. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Divine Lord Frostblade, and Yue Chanjuan once again delved into the comprehension of the runes present in the area. However, this time, they did not do so collectively. Instead, they took turns comprehending the runes according to a scheduled arrangement, limiting their comprehension sessions to a specific duration. This way, even if there were any backlash, it could be kept within a manageable range. Just like that. They continued for over half a month. Whether it was Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Divine Lord Frost Blade, or Yue Chanjuan, all experienced significant gains. However, as time went on, the benefits they derived from their comprehension gradually diminished. Eventually, they could no longer glean anything particularly useful. Thus, Jiang Chengxuan and the others decided not to linger any longer and moved towards the next destination. A month later. They arrived at the very heart of this ancient cave abode, the cultivation chamber of its original owner. However, present with Jiang Chengxuan and his group were Divine Lord Soul Lock from the Ghost Hall, Divine Lord Shadow from the Divine Shadow Sect, and Divine Lord Void Sword from the Sect of Nothingness. The four factions were distinctly separate. Faced with the potential treasures that might exist here, it was clear that none of the groups would easily give up. The only thing that puzzled the others, apart from Jiang Chengxuan and his group, was why Divine Lord Jade Face and his companions from Joyous Union Valley had not yet arrived. Had they encountered some mishap or special circumstances? Such matters, naturally, were not disclosed by Jiang Chengxuan and his companions. Consequently, everyone present patiently began to observe their surroundings. Some time later. The previously quiet area suddenly began to emit faint glimmers of light. This development instantly energized everyone present, as they realized that the greatest opportunity within the cave abode was about to manifest. Creak¡ª Suddenly, an array appeared before everyone¡¯s eyes, featuring a blazing sun suspended silently in front of the crowd. While no heat could be felt from it at that moment, none doubted that touching the sun would unleash its terrifying heat, incinerating anyone in an instant. Even powerhouses of the Seethrough stage wouldn¡¯t be an exception. ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, this array is known as the Nine Suns Heavenly Fire Array, and by its grade, it has already surpassed Level 7,¡± Divine Lord Shadow from Divine Shadow Gate suddenly said. ¡°According to the records of my Divine Shadow Gate, breaking through this array requires Level 8 array mastery. This also leads me to deduce that the owner of this cave abode was likely a Saint at Dao Integration realm and also a Level 8 array master.¡± Hearing Divine Lord Shadow¡¯s words, everyone¡¯s expression turned extremely grave. The reason for that was because they knew very well what a Level 8 array meant. It was not an exaggeration to say that Level 8 array masters were very rare even in super sects or even overlord sects. And there was no such person among them. ¡°Does that mean we¡¯ve come as far as we can and can do nothing against the Nine Suns Heavenly Fire Array?¡± Even Divine Lord Soul Lock temporarily set aside the usual distinctions between righteous and demonic paths to ask. ¡°Theoretically, that¡¯s the case,¡± Divine Lord Shadow replied with a hint of helplessness. ¡°Is there a possibility that, after so many years, the power of this array has actually diminished below Level 8?¡± Divine Lord Void Sword from the Sect of Nothingness slowly suggested. This suggestion briefly stirred everyone¡¯s hearts. However, Divine Lord Shadow quickly shook his head. ¡°We can¡¯t be sure of that. After all, none of us has the courage to test the power of this array.¡± His point was undeniable. No treasure, no matter how precious, was worth risking their lives over. Knowing there was no way forward, yet still risking their lives would not be bravery but folly. So. After studying the array for half a day, the groups began to leave the ancient cave abode one by one. After all, by reaching this point, their gains had already been substantial. There was no need to jeopardize their lives further for this place. Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan clearly thought the same. However, just as they were about to leave, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s voice suddenly sounded in their ears. ¡°Senior sisters, please don¡¯t be in a hurry to leave. ¡± I might have a way to deal with this Nine Suns Heavenly Fire Array.¡± Upon hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s voice transmission, Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan¡¯s hearts stirred. Immediately, Divine Lord Frostblade sent a voice transmission to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Junior Brother Jiang, are you confident?¡± ¡°If nothing goes wrong, there shouldn¡¯t be a problem. However, we have to wait for everyone here to leave before we can operate it.¡± Regarding this, be it Divine Lord Frostblade or Yue Chanjuan, they expressed their understanding. At this moment, they were in no hurry to leave. Instead, they watched as the others were teleported out of the ancient cave abode. Finally, before Divine Lord Soul Lock left, he glanced at Jiang Chengxuan and his company. He thought that they were overestimating themselves and wanted to attempt to break the array. He immediately sneered. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and the others did not say anything. After Divine Lord Soul Lock and his company left, Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan finally looked at Jiang Chengxuan again. ¡°Junior Brother Jiang, do you really have a way to deal with this Nine Suns Heavenly Fire Array?¡± Shen Ruyan also turned around. She would not be like Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan. She had some understanding of her husband¡¯s special methods. Since he had said so just now, he should have some ideas. At the very least, there shouldn¡¯t be any danger. ¡°Yes, there is a way, but I need to give it a try.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. He said again, ¡°The only thing I can guarantee is that there shouldn¡¯t be any danger during this process. ¡°Senior Sisters, don¡¯t worry about that.¡± With that, Jiang Chengxuan no longer hesitated. He took out the Plundering Array Disc from his body and slowly walked towards the Nine Suns Heavenly Fire Array. Chapter 823 - Chapter 823: The Identity of the Cave Abode Owner, Precious Pill Recipe Chapter 823: The Identity of the Cave Abode Owner, Precious Pill Recipe Editor: Henyee Translations As Jiang Chengxuan approached, he immediately felt an intensely scorching heat wave rushing towards him, which also seemed to have the effect of burning the Primordial Spirit. Fortunately, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Primordial Spirit was robust, and he had the Vast Heaven Divine Jade, a treasure for the Primordial Spirit, within the depths of his consciousness. Otherwise, even the distance he was at could have posed a significant challenge. However, from this, Jiang Chengxuan could roughly determine that the power of the Nine Suns Heavenly Fire Array in front of him should not have fallen to below Level 8. This tempted Jiang Chengxuan. Should he use the Universal Array Breaking Key to break the array in front of him, or should he use the Plundering Array Disc to completely take the array for himself? After some contemplation, Jiang Chengxuan decided to take the Nine Suns Heavenly Fire Array as another ace up his sleeve. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan took out the Plundering Array Disc from his body. Without much hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan immediately tossed it. Buzz! In an instant, the Plundering Array Disk hovered above the Nine Suns Heavenly Fire Array. As if sensing that an outsider was approaching, the Nine Suns Heavenly Fire Array was about to erupt with powerful power. Unexpectedly, at this moment, a green light suddenly fell from the Plundering Array Disc and landed in the Nine Suns Heavenly Fire Array. In an instant, the Nine Suns Heavenly Fire Array, which was about to erupt with power, immediately fell silent when it came into contact with the green light. Immediately after, the Nine Suns Heavenly Fire Array was like a moth flying into a flame. With a swoosh, it fused into the Plundering Array Disc and disappeared. This scene astonished Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan watching from behind. They really did not expect Jiang Chengxuan to be able to deal with the Nine Yang Heavenly Fire Array that was still at Level 8 so easily. However, they refrained from asking out of curiosity. After all, everyone knew that what happened just now was definitely related to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s secret. If they asked, they would be too insensible. Fortunately, their attention was quickly drawn to what lay beyond the now- gone Nine Suns Heavenly Fire Array-a massive furnace that captured everyone¡¯s interest. Yes. Behind the Nine Suns Heavenly Fire Array was revealed the cultivation chamber of the cave abode¡¯s owner, drawing immediate attention not just because of its significance, but also due to the presence of a colossal furnace situated within. From the looks of it, the furnace was at least a few thousand feet tall. Among the humans, there were very few pill furnaces of this scale. Even if there was, very few people used it. Unless the owner of this cave abode was not a human cultivator. Soon, upon exploring the cultivation chamber, Jiang Chengxuan and his group found numerous materials related to the cave abode¡¯s owner. Through these materials and observations, they discovered that the owner was known as Xu Qing the Hermit, a Dao Integration cultivator from the ancient Sky Barbarian tribe, which is considered to be the precursor to the contemporary Barbarian tribe. Members of the Sky Barbarian tribe were noted for their exceptional talent in cultivation, with each cultivator mastering one of the various cultivation arts. Xu Qing the Hermit was an adept in the art of alchemy. Soon, Jiang Chengxuan and the others found many jade bottles used to store medicinal pills. However, upon opening these bottles, they found that the pills had turned to dust, understandable given the vast expanse of time since the ancient era.please visit ¡± sitestorys(.)c0m ¡± maybe y0u will enj0y the captivating sh0rt st0ries. Only pills nearing the level of immortal pills could withstand such a lengthy period. However, soon, their exploration led them to discover numerous jade slips near the bottle storage area. They checked these jade slips one by one. To their delight, these slips contained records of many ancient alchemical formulas. It wasn¡¯t that the ancient formulas were superior to contemporary ones, but rather, they included many formulas that no longer existed in their era. ¡¯ Among these, the most precious formula they found was the Tribulation Reduction Pill, designed to delay the onset of heavenly tribulations without any side effects. This meant that the power of one¡¯s future tribulations would not intensify due to the delayed timing brought about by consuming the Tribulation Reduction Pill. Even though every cultivator could only take this pill once in their lives. But even so, its value and usefulness could not be ignored. Once it was really spread out, it would definitely cause a sensation in the entire Celestial Floodgate Realm. The only problem was that the alchemy materials needed for this Tribulation Reduction Pill did not seem to be especially easy to find in their current era. However, Jiang Chengxuan and his group were confident that with the resources and power of their respective sects, acquiring the necessary materials listed in the formula should not pose a significant challenge. ¡°Junior Brother Jiang, Junior Sister Shen, this formula is incredibly precious. When we return, it would be best to present it to our sects. I believe our sects will generously reward us for this. Most importantly, given the value of this formula, we simply cannot manage it on our own. The backing of our sects is necessary to ensure its safe and effective use. What do you think?¡± Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan suggested, turning their gaze towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. No matter what, the discovery of the formula was largely thanks to Jiang Chengxuan. Without him, such a valuable formula would have remained hidden. So. Any decisions regarding the formula required the consent of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°I have no objections,¡± Jiang Chengxuan quickly decided. As Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan had pointed out, if they wished to maximize the formula¡¯s potential value, relying solely on themselves was inadequate. Only a united effort by both sects could handle such a significant ¡°market¡± opportunity. Moreover, their ability to discover this formula and access this location was also thanks to Divine Lord Frostblade¡¯s invitation. Without her, they wouldn¡¯t have found the formula. So. After careful consideration, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan agreed with the proposal made by Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan. They decided to submit the formula to their respective sects upon their return, trusting in the reputation and background of their sects to ensure a fair arrangement for all involved. Chapter 824 - Chapter 824: Returning to the Sect, Qin Shenwus Suggestion Chapter 824: Returning to the Sect, Qin Shenwu¡¯s Suggestion Editor: Henyee Translations In the subsequent period, Jiang Chengxuan and his companions conducted another search throughout the cave abode but failed to find any more significant items. As for the huge pill furnace, According to Jiang Chengxuan and the others¡¯ estimations, this pill furnace was very likely a top-notch pill furnace. Despite not sensing any artifact spirit from the furnace, the medicinal fragrance it emitted and its appearance, which seemed to have endured countless years, suggested that using it for alchemy could potentially increase the success rate significantly. ¡°Junior Brother Jiang, you should take this furnace,¡± Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan suggested, making it clear they had no intention of disputing over the furnace with Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan did not stand on ceremony. When he heard this, he immediately reached out and patted the pill furnace before putting it away. Afterward, finding nothing else of value in the cultivation chamber area, they decided not to linger any longer and started heading out of the ancient cave abode. A few months later. Shen Ruyan, Divine Lord Frostblade, and Yue Chanjuan returned to the Thunderclap Valley, while Jiang Chengxuan made his way back to the Haoran Sect. Upon his return, he immediately went to see his Shifu, Qin Shenwu, at Shenwu Peak. Upon arriving at Shenwu Peak, he was greeted by his senior sister, Xie Xiangyao. ¡°Yo, little junior brother, you¡¯re back from outside?¡± Xie Xiangyao teased. Jiang Chengxuan smiled and replied, ¡°Indeed, I¡¯ve just returned. By the way, senior sister, is Shifu around?¡± Xie Xiangyao nodded. ¡°Shifu is in his cave abode. Go over.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded before heading towards Qin Shenwu¡¯s cave abode. When he arrived at Qin Shenwu¡¯s cave abode, he immediately saw Qin Shenwu sitting cross-legged. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan immediately bowed and said, ¡°Greetings, Shifu! I¡¯ve returned.¡± ¡°Good.¡± A smile appeared on Qin Shenwu¡¯s face. ¡°How is it? Is this trip alright?¡± Jiang Chengxuan immediately replied. Thanks to Shifu, I¡¯ve gained a lot from this trip.¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan roughly told Qin Shenwu about his trip. After that, he took out the pill formula for the Tribulation Reduction Pill and handed it to Qin Shenwu. Qin Shenwu¡¯s eyes narrowed. This was because in the process just now, he had already heard Jiang Chengxuan mention the Tribulation Reduction Pill¡¯s formula. Taking the formula from Jiang Chengxuan, he examined it closely, his expression turning serious. Clearly, even he hadn¡¯t anticipated such a valuable find from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expedition. Recognizing the extraordinary importance of such a formula, even for someone of his stature, required full attention. This was because no one knew better than them, Dao Integration Saints, what kind of extraordinary significance did such a pill formula have. Some time later. Qin Shenwu set the formula aside and looked at Jiang Chengxuan, asking, Chengxuan, what are your thoughts on this matter?¡± Jiang Chengxuan decisively replied, ¡°I will defer to Shifu¡¯s decision on this.¡± Qm Shenwu chuckled before his expression turned serious again. After a moment, he said, ¡°I won¡¯t lie to you. This pill formula you¡¯ve brought back is of exceptional significance to our sect. The sect can offer you substantial contributions for it. However, I believe you shouldn¡¯t take all the contributions for yourself. Instead, you could use this formula for a profit-sharing arrangement in the future.¡± ¡°Profit-sharing?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was momentarily taken aback. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Qin Shenwu nodded his head. ¡°It means that from the sales of the pills produced with this formula, you would receive a corresponding share. As for how much that share would be, I estimate it should be at least around thirty percent.¡± ¡°Thirty percent?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was surprised. He was aware that with the backing of their sect, this venture could yield continuous returns. Although thirty percent might not seem like much, the cumulative amount over time could be staggering. ¡°What do you think of my proposal?¡± Qin Shenwu asked again. Jiang Chengxuan immediately shook his head. ¡°Thank you, Shifu, for your suggestion. I have no objections.¡± ¡°Alright, then it¡¯s settled for now. I will discuss this matter further with your Martial Uncle Xue and others later. We also need to unify our stance with Thunderclap Valley. By the way, I¡¯ve noticed some fluctuations in your Dao rhythm. If I¡¯m not mistaken, you must have gained some insights into the rules. Given that, you should not venture out for the time being. Stay in your own cave abode and focus on cultivation for a while. After all, the situation between the righteous and demonic paths has been rather tense lately.¡± ¡°Not so peaceful?¡± ?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was taken aback upon hearing his Shifu¡¯s words and quickly inquired, ¡°Shifu, what has happened Qin Shenwu pondered for a moment before deciding not to keep Jiang Chengxuan in the dark. Indeed, something has happened. If my estimations are correct, a war between the righteous and demonic paths might very well erupt.¡± ¡°A war?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was shocked. This was not a minor skirmish like the one between the Haoran Sect and the Five Elements Heavenly Sect. Should war truly break out, its scale could envelop the entire Celestial Floodgate Realm, potentially affecting every human cultivator within it. ¡°It seems I really need to take this time to consolidate my gains and strive to elevate my strength to the next level,¡± Jiang Chengxuan thought to himself, then said to Qin Shenwu, ¡°I understand, Shifu. In that case, I will head back now.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Qin Shenwu nodded his head. After leaving Qin Shenwu¡¯s cave abode, Jiang Chengxuan greeted Xie Xiangyao outside, then flew back to his own Cloud Mist Peak. Upon returning to Cloud Mist Peak, the first thing Jiang Chengxuan did was to start consolidating the insights he had gained from his recent journey. He estimated that if everything went smoothly, he could fully comprehend the Essence of the Earth rule within a hundred years, thereby elevating his strength to a new level. Chapter 825 - Chapter 825: Refining the Pill Furnace, and Trying to Refine Level 7 Pills Chapter 825: Refining the Pill Furnace, and Trying to Refine Level 7 Pills Editor: Henyee Translations Apart from that, he also wanted to use the alchemy jade slip he obtained from the ancient cave abode to try to increase his alchemy to Level 7. At that time, he would definitely be able to obtain some good things from the system. He did as he thought. Jiang Chengxuan immediately calmed down and began to seriously comprehend the relevant Earth rule. Time passed slowly. In the blink of an eye, eighty years had passed. In the past eighty years, Jiang Chengxuan successfully comprehended the essence of the Earth rule, living up to expectations. With this achievement, he only had the essence of Fire rule left to master. Once he could comprehend the essence of Fire rule, he would be ready to attempt breaking through to the Dao Integration Realm. Without wasting much time after mastering the Earth rule, Jiang Chengxuan started to experiment with alchemy, using the ancient alchemical jade slips he had obtained. This process was also a way for him to deepen his understanding of the essence of Fire rule. THUD! Taking out the giant furnace he had acquired from the ancient cave abode, Jiang Chengxuan did not rush to use it for alchemy. Instead, he began the process of refining the furnace itself. Although the artifact spirit of the furnace was no longer present, Jiang Chengxuan could sense a residual will or intent lingering on the furnace, suggesting that refining it might lead to unexpected outcomes. Buzz! Soon, an unusual fluctuation emitted from the furnace, accompanied by a rich fragrance of medicinal pills that had accumulated over a long period. The scent invigorated Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s spirit, giving him a subtle boost. As time passed, another decade went by. Suddenly, the furnace emitted a dull roar, and its size began to rapidly shrink. Eventually, it transformed into the size and shape that Jiang Chengxuan required. At the same time. A sense of kinship, as if connected by blood, emanated from the furnace, filling Jiang Chengxuan with an immediate sense of joy. His guess was correct. Even though the furnace¡¯s artifact spirit was gone, its residual will remained. With this remnant will, there might come a day when the furnace¡¯s artifact spirit could be revived, yet it would no longer be the original artifact spirit but one intimately connected to him, truly his own. Patting the furnace gently, Jiang Chengxuan said with a smile, ¡°From now on, I may frequently use you for alchemy. I hope that through this process, you can grow and strive to take shape as soon as possible.¡± Buzz, buzz, buzz! As if understanding Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, the entire furnace vibrated slightly, radiating a joyful and intimate aura. Jiang Chengxuan smiled again at this response. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s start our first collaboration today,¡± he said as he began taking out a plethora of alchemical materials. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan wasn¡¯t in a hurry to refine Level 7 pills but chose to practice with Level 6 ones he was familiar with. When it was about time, he would consider refining Level 7 pills. Over the next five years, Jiang Chengxuan refined a large quantity of Level 6 pills, each a work of high quality. ¡°I¡¯ll take these pills to the sect¡¯s auction for sale. Some can also be kept for Anran to use,¡± he thought, organizing the finished products. After setting aside the pills and adjusting his mood, Jiang Chengxuan prepared to embark on refining Level 7 pills, starting with one called the Eight Desolation Pill. This pill was primarily used to enhance a cultivator¡¯s physical strength, serving as a typical body refining pill and offering some benefits to Jiang Chengxuan himself. Importantly, the process and materials required for this pill were relatively simple, needing only eight materials, making it one of the least demanding Level 7 pills to produce. Buzz! As Jiang Chengxuan ignited the Pure Yang True Fire within the furnace, it once again emitted intense heat. At that moment, he began methodically adding the prepared materials into the furnace, each at the precise time required. Chi chi chi! Quickly, the materials he had placed in the furnace began to melt one after the other. In no time, Jiang Chengxuan refined and condensed these melted medicinal liquids. Inside the furnace, droplets of differently colored medicinal liquids began to slowly merge. One day, two days, three days, a month passed¡­ Suddenly, the medicinal liquid that had already merged together violently fluctuated. A powerful and ferocious energy burst forth within the furnace. Jiang Chengxuan inwardly exclaimed, sensing trouble. Indeed. Just as this thought crossed his mind, the inside of the furnace shook violently. Then, a wave-like ripple instantly spread across the inner wall of the furnace. There was a loud bang. The furnace trembled slightly. The next moment, everything returned to calm. Looking inside the furnace, all the medicinal liquids had evaporated into nothingness. Apparently. This round of alchemy had failed for Jiang Chengxuan. He immediately began to reflect and analyze. He felt that he might have been slightly too hasty in the step of refining the medicinal liquid. He didn¡¯t completely eliminate their repulsive properties. Moreover, the control of the flame was also an issue. After all, Level 7 pills are not like Level 6 ones. They demand stricter control over the flame and purity. Especially for some high-grade Level 7 pills, it¡¯s said that the corresponding essence of rule needs to be integrated during their crafting. If there are conflicting rules and the alchemist fails to handle this aspect properly, then failure is inevitable. However, for the current Jiang Chengxuan, these considerations are not yet necessary. His immediate priority is to successfully refine the Eight Desolation Pill. With this in mind, Jiang Chengxuan gently tapped the furnace, waiting for the furnace to cleanse itself of impurities, before once again taking out the materials required to refine the Eight Desolation Pill. Chapter 826 - Chapter 826: Advancing to Level 7 Alchemist, Rich System Reward Chapter 826: Advancing to Level 7 Alchemist, Rich System Reward Editor: Henyee Translations Following that, Jiang Chengxuan attempted alchemy three more times, all of which ended in failure. However, after these four failures, Jiang Chengxuan gained a thorough understanding of the issues he was facing. By the fifth attempt, it only took him a few months before the fragrance of a successful pill emanated from the furnace, indicating that he was close to successfully refining the Eight Desolation Pill. With patience and barring any major accidents, he could smoothly complete the pill. Indeed. After another half a year passed, within Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s furnace, there appeared eight white pills. However, three of these pills had begun to show cracks on their surfaces, indicating they were about to fail. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan discarded these three pills, focusing all his attention and energy on the remaining five. Buzz! After three more months, the five pills in the furnace suddenly emitted an extremely rich fragrance, much more intense than before, and each pill appeared full and rounded on the surface. Jiang Chengxuan was overjoyed, knowing that his alchemy attempt had finally succeeded. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan immediately cast a pill collection spell. In an instant, the five pills that were still in the pill furnace immediately flew towards the top of the pill furnace. With a clang, The lid of the pill furnace was opened. The five snow-white Eight Desolation Pills flew into a jade bottle. Jiang Chengxuan immediately swallowed one of the pills, and a warm current surged within his body. Jiang Chengxuan could immediately feel a powerful force suddenly surge in his body. He hurriedly began to circulate the Infinite Wheel to absorb this medicinal power. A few days later. Jiang Chengxuan concluded his cultivation session, only to be pleasantly surprised that a single Eight Desolation Pill had boosted his power by a staggering fifty percent. He was aware, however, that this remarkable effect was due to it being his first consumption of such a pill. Any future consumption would yield diminishing returns, eventually ceasing to have any effect at all. Yet, even so, the outcome was quite splendid. [Ding.] Just as Jiang Chengxuan was thinking about these, a system notification suddenly sounded in the depths of his mind. [Congratulations, host. You have successfully refined the Eight Desolation Pill and reached Level 7 Alchemist. You have received an Alchemy Experience Card xl, an Enlightenment Pill, and a Resurrection Pill formula.] The rewards from the system this time were exceptionally generous. The Enlightenment Pill, as its name suggests, could induce an instant state of enlightenment upon consumption. The Alchemy Experience Card was equally valuable, offering instant mastery in refining a specified type of pill, elevating the user¡¯s proficiency to a perfected state. The only catch was that the pill chosen must not exceed two levels above the user¡¯s current alchemy level. In other words, the current Jiang Chengxuan could choose a mid-grade Level 7 pill and let him instantly master the refinement of such a mid-grade Level 7 pill. However, opting for a Level 7 high-grade pill was out of the question, as it would surpass his current alchemy by more than two levels. So. Now, if Jiang Chengxuan wanted to use this Alchemy Experience Card, he had to choose a low-grade Level 7 or mid-grade Level 7 pill. The final reward, the Resurrection Pill formula, was a treasure beyond imagination. According to the description of the pill formula, this pill had no grade. As long as one could gather the corresponding materials, he could start refining. Once successful, a cultivator would have a second life. This was a rebirth that originated from the level of rules, not an ordinary rebirth. Even if your body, Primordial Spirit, and will were destroyed, This Resurrection Pill could also bring you back from the past and complete your resurrection. Of course. To harness the power of the Resurrection Pill, one must ingest it in advance, and each individual is granted only a single opportunity to use it in their lifetime. Jiang Chengxuan scrutinized the formula for the Resurrection Pill and was met with a list of materials he had never heard of before. Despite the pill not being classified by any grades, the rarity of the required materials made it clear to him that refining the Resurrection Pill would be no simple task. He even harbored doubts about the existence of some materials within the Spiritual Realm. Regardless, possessing the formula provided him with a direction. Should the opportunity arise, he vowed to pay close attention to the materials listed, hoping to gather them sooner rather than later as a form of insurance. In the days that followed, Jiang Chengxuan heeded his Shifu¡¯s advice, continuing his seclusion in his cave abode. Through communication talismans, he kept abreast of the outside world to some extent. It was said that not long ago, there was another large-scale collision between the righteous and demonic paths. During this period, several Void Returning cultivators even died. Fortunately, the Haoran Sect and Shen Ruyan¡¯s Thunderclap Valley did not suffer any casualties above the Void Returning Realm. However, according to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s calculation, as the conflict between the two sides escalated, it would probably not be long before cultivators in the Celestial Radiance stage and even the Seethrough realm were involved. At that time, it would probably be impossible for him to cultivate quietly in the cave abode like now. As centuries passed, five hundred years flew by. During this time, Jiang Chengxuan made substantial progress in refining his Dharma treasure and divine powers. He even managed to elevate his Dual Polarity Divine Mountain to the level of a high -grade Spiritual Treasure by incorporating a batch of Magnetic Crystals from his sect¡¯s treasury. Secondly, he spent some time going over all the divine powers he had mastered. Be it its power or other aspects, it had been greatly improved. Especially the five-element divine power he had mastered. Withering, Wrathful Flames, Sky Burial, Light Cut, Years. He even tried to fuse them all. Unfortunately, because he had yet to master the true essence of the Rule of fire, he could only barely fuse Light Cut and Years to form an extremely fast offensive divine power. It was temporarily named ¡®Lightyear¡¯ by Jiang Chengxuan. Once it was used, the flow of time in the opponent¡¯s space would be infinitely lengthened. At the same time, they would suffer a terrifying attack that even their Primordial Spirits could not capture. Chapter 828 - Chapter 828: Origin of the War, New World Chapter 828: Origin of the War, New World Editor: Henyee Translations Xue Ping paused briefly before continuing, ¡°For this conflict, our Haoran Sect, as always, will stand alongside our allies from Thunderclap Valley. Our opponents are the super and overlord sects of the demonic path, the Ghost Hall and the Joyous Union Valley.¡± ¡°Huh? The Ghostly Hall and Joyous Union Valley?¡± The mention of these names stirred the assembly, as these two demonic sects were well-known to everyone present. The Haoran Sect had clashed with them numerous times in the past, though those encounters were mostly limited to the Soul Formation and Void Returning levels, never escalating to involve Dao Integration Saints as it did now. This time, the conflict threatened to draw upon the very foundations of their sects. Xue Ping then elaborated on the details of the conflict, eventually dismissing everyone to await further instructions from the sect. Jiang Chengxuan, Zhao Tianfan, and Xie Xiangyao, after exchanging pleasantries with familiar cultivators, made their way to their Shifu, Qin Shenwu¡¯s, location at Shenwu Peak. Given the gravity of the situation, they felt it imperative to consult with their Shifu. Soon, the three of them landed on the Shenwu Peak. As for their Shifu, Qin Shenwu, he seemed to have known that they would come and actually waited at the peak in advance. ¡°Shifu!¡± Jiang Chengxuan and the other two immediately bowed. Qjn Shenwu turned around and nodded at them. ¡°I already know why you¡¯re here. To be honest, there is indeed a huge risk in this war. As my disciples, I can try to delay your deployment to the battlefield if you wish.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan, Zhao Tianfan, and Xie Xiangyao felt a tremor in their hearts, sensing the severity of the upcoming war and the deep care their Shifu had for them. At the same time, they felt a strong sense of love from their Shifu. They could not help but feel touched. However, they also knew that as Qin Shenwu¡¯s disciples, although they had the right to delay going to the battlefield, In this kind of war that concerned the fate of the righteous and demonic paths, once they retreated, the impact on the entire battle would be huge. More importantly, they pondered how their inaction would be perceived by others within the sect and the potential impact on Qin Shenwu¡¯s prestige and the sect¡¯s future. They knew that Qin Shenwu, being a supreme elder, was acutely aware of these considerations. Despite this, Qin Shenwu had offered them this option. Jiang Chengxuan, Zhao Tianfan, and Xie Xiangyao looked at each other. It was as if they could see determination in each other¡¯s eyes. The three of them suddenly said at the same time, ¡°Shifu, we¡¯re willing to follow the sect¡¯s arrangements!¡± Qin Shenwu momentarily appeared surprised, then smiled and nodded in approval. ¡°Very well, then I won¡¯t have to ¡®beg¡¯ for you. Since you are my disciples, the arrangements for your participation in the battlefield will be decided by me. Wait for my instructions when the time comes.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and the other two couldn¡¯t help but look at each other again and answer in unison, ¡°Yes.¡± At this moment, Xie Xiangyao suddenly thought of something and could not help but ask Qjn Shenwu, ¡°Shifu, is this war between the righteous and demonic paths truly just about our conflicts, or is there something more hidden behind it?¡± This question clearly reflected the concerns of both Jiang Chengxuan and Zhao Tianfan as well, who turned their attention to Qjn Shenwu, eager for his response. After a moment of contemplation, Qjn Shenwu finally revealed, ¡°You¡¯re right to suspect. This war isn¡¯t as straightforward as it appears. To be frank, this is a battle over the control of a new world.¡± ¡°A battle for a newworld?¡± When they suddenly heard Qin Shenwu¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and the other two could not help but be shocked with a look of disbelief on their faces. Clearly, they already knew what new world Qin Shenwu was referring to. However, regardless of whether out of uncertainty or shock, the two of them still continued to ask. ¡°Shifu, by ¡®newworld,¡¯ do you mean a realm akin to our Celestial Floodgate Realm?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Qin Shenwu confirmed directly with a nod. ¡°If it weren¡¯t for something as significant as this, neither the righteous nor the demonic paths would engage in a war of such magnitude. Do you think we have nothing better to do than to start a massive conflict without cause?¡± ¡°Hiss!¡± The revelation left Jiang Chengxuan, Zhao Tianfan, and Xie Xiangyao gasping in shock. They fully grasped the significance of a new world on par with their Celestial Floodgate Realm. The potential value of such a world was immense, considering the treasures and resources it could contain, especially if it was a newly formed realm. There must be countless precious treasures inside. Most importantly, in such a newly formed world, there might be precious Skyforge Purple Qi, a substance even ascended immortals would covet. Should this realm fall into the hands of either the righteous or the demonic paths, it could decisively tip the balance of power in the future. In the distant future, the side that controlled the new world would definitely be able to easily defeat the side that did not. The conflict over this newworld represented an irreconcilable contradiction between the two sides, unless they agreed to co-manage it. Even then, battles would inevitably be fought to determine the extent of each side¡¯s control. Qin Shenwu further cautioned, ¡°On this matter, both the righteous and demonic paths have sworn oaths to the heavens not to disclose this information to other races, including cultivators from other realms. Anyone who breaks this oath will suffer retribution from the Heavenly Dao. So. Keep this information to yourselves. Those who need to know will find out in due time. Those who don¡¯t, simply aren¡¯t meant to know yet. Understand?¡± ¡°Yes, Shifu!¡± Jiang Chengxuan and the other two immediately nodded solemnly. After spending some more time with Qin Shenwu, absorbing his teachings, Jiang Chengxuan and the other two left Shenwu Peak, each returning to their respective cave abodes. Chapter 829 - Chapter 829: Heading to Heavenly Pillar City and Meeting Shen Ruyan Chapter 829: Heading to Heavenly Pillar City and Meeting Shen Ruyan Editor: Henyee Translations A few years later. Jiang Chengxuan, who was in his cave abode, suddenly received a message from his Shifu, Qin Shenwu. He was asked to go to a place called Heavenly Pillar City to provide support. At that time, his Dao companion, Shen Ruyan, would also go to that place. Their mission was to ensure that Heavenly Pillar City was not invaded by the demonic path. Soon, Jiang Chengxuan learned that a huge battle was breaking out between Heavenly Pillar City and the Demonic Path¡¯s Joyous Union Valley. So far, the Heavenly Pillar City was temporarily at a disadvantage. However, with the Heavenly Pillar City¡¯s defensive array, there was no risk of being broken through. Of course, if they could take this opportunity to severely injure or even kill a few cultivators from the Joyous Union Valley, that would be the best. Jiang Chengxuan naturally had no objections to his Shifu¡¯s arrangement. Soon, he went to the sect¡¯s Elder Hall to accept his mission. Then, he flew towards Heavenly Pillar City alone. At this moment, Shen Ruyan was also going to the Heavenly Pillar City with him. She had also received a message from her Shifu asking her to go to the Heavenly Pillar City to provide support with her Dao companion, Jiang Chengxuan. Some days later. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan met tens of thousands of kilometers away from Heavenly Pillar City. After not seeing each other for a long time, the two of them naturally could not help but engage in a conversation. However, at this moment, they could not say much. Because at this moment, the Joyous Union Valley attacked the Heavenly Pillar City. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes narrowed. The two of them quickly realized that there were a total of five Celestial Radiance stage cultivators and more than ten Void Returning Dharma Form cultivators attacking Heavenly Pillar City. According to the other party¡¯s lineup, as long as nothing unexpected happened, there shouldn¡¯t be much of a problem in Heavenly Pillar City. However, the two of them quickly realized that among the many cultivators from the Joyous Union Valley, there was actually a Celestial Radiance stage cultivator who had comprehended the true essence of a rule. A Celestial Radiance cultivator of this level could almost crush ordinary Celestial Radiance cultivators. This information had never been mentioned in the previous news. This also meant that the Joyous Union Valley cultivator who had comprehended the true essence of a rule was very likely to have just arrived here like them. ¡°Darling, what do you think we should do next?¡± Shen Ruyan turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan thought for a moment and said, ¡°If possible, I want to take down all of them. What do you think, Wife?¡± Indeed. With their strength, if they cooperated with the cultivators in Heavenly Pillar City, it would not be a big problem for them to take down all these people from the Joyous Union Valley. This was because to them, it was only the cultivator from the Joyous Union Valley who had comprehended the true essence of a rule that was slightly troublesome. As for the rest, there was nothing to be afraid of. ¡°I have no objections.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded. The couple did not rush into action; instead, they waited for the right moment. Just like that, time slowly passed. The Heavenly Pillar City¡¯s side had already activated the protective array. The five Celestial Radiance stage cultivators from Joyous Union Valley, along with a host of other cultivators, launched a fierce attack on Heavenly Pillar City. Under normal circumstances, such an attack from Joyous Union Valley would likely yield little success. However, at this moment, a man from Joyous Union Valley, known as the Divine Lord Celestial Harmony, suddenly showed a look of concern in his eyes. Immediately afterward, the surroundings dramatically transformed. Countless figures of men and women appeared between heaven and earth, launching a simultaneous assault on Heavenly Pillar City¡¯s protective array. Boom, boom, boom! In that instant, the protective array of Heavenly Pillar City showed signs of faltering. The Celestial Radiance cultivators in charge of the city¡¯s defense changed their expressions. One of them, a man named Fan Tianian, exclaimed, ¡°What¡¯s happening? Since when did Divine Lord Celestial Harmony possess such power?¡± ¡°Oh no!¡± Another, known as Divine Lord Righteous Sun, turned pale with shock. At that moment, the attack from Divine Lord Celestial Harmony carried a strange power, causing a brief moment of dizziness among everyone present, and the entire protective array violently shook. ¡°True essence of a rule, that¡¯s the true essence of a rule!¡± Suddenly, a cultivator within Heavenly Pillar City cried out in alarm. Hearing this, both Fan Tianian and Divine Lord Righteous Sun¡¯s pupils shrank. As Celestial Radiance cultivators, no one understood better than them the vast chasm that existed between a Celestial Radiance cultivator who had comprehended the true essence of a rule and one who had not. It was no exaggeration to say that if they were to confront Divine Lord Celestial Harmony now, they would have little confidence in their survival. ¡°Things are getting troublesome now,¡± was the thought unbidden in nearly everyone¡¯s heart within Heavenly Pillar City. On the opposite side, the Joyous Union Valley forces were invigorated, especially the Dharma Form cultivators among them. Before setting out, they had no inkling that their Divine Lord Celestial Harmony had comprehended the true essence of a rule. With such a revelation, their hesitation vanished, and they all exerted their full strength. As a result, the lights of the array above Heavenly Pillar City flickered intensely. Fan Tianian, Divine Lord Righteous Sun, and the others within felt an immense pressure bearing down on them. ¡°Wasn¡¯t it said that reinforcements would arrive soon? Why haven¡¯t the supporting cultivators arrived yet?¡± Divine Lord Righteous Sun couldn¡¯t help but voice out. Hearing his words, Fan Tianian and the others also harbored doubts, but it was clear that this was not the time to dwell on such concerns. The immediate priority was to stabilize the protective array. Boom, boom, boom! As the array¡¯s lights trembled more violently, sweat broke out on the brows of Fan Tianian and Divine Lord Righteous Sun. Fortunately, at that moment, a massive halberd light from the horizon and a sword light flashing with five-colored lightning swept toward Divine Lord Celestial Harmony and his group with a thunderous roar. ¡°What?¡± Divine Lord Celestial Harmony and the others, who were fully focused on assaulting Heavenly Pillar City, suddenly sensed the danger from behind and were taken aback. They hurriedly turned around, only to see their vision filled with endless halberd light and sword light. The terrifying power made many of the Joyous Union Valley cultivators freeze in mid-air, unable to move. ¡°Rule essence, this is the true essence of a rule!¡± Suddenly, among the Joyous Union Valley cultivators, a Celestial Radiance cultivator shouted in horror, recognizing the nature of the attack.. Chapter 830 - Chapter 830: Battle, Divine Lord Celestial Harmony, Divine Lord Dark Fiend Chapter 830: Battle, Divine Lord Celestial Harmony, Divine Lord Dark Fiend Editor: Henyee Translations BOOM! The moment the words of the Celestial Radiance cultivator fell, the air thrummed with the collision of halberd beam and sword light, slicing through the bodies of many cultivators present, including two at the Celestial Radiance stage. In an instant, anyone touched by the deadly dance of halberd and sword dissipated like smoke, the two cultivators from the Joyous Union Valley included. ¡°Who¡¯s there?¡± demanded Divine Lord Celestial Harmony, his gaze piercing the shadows as he stood robed in black and crimson. His eyes landed on Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, whose figures were gradually emerging from the void. ¡°It¡¯s you!¡± Divine Lord Celestial Harmony clearly knew about the couple. This made his eyes narrow. He knew how difficult it was to deal with these two people. As far as he knew, the number of Void Returning Divine Lords that had fallen by their hands was no small count. Now that they suddenly appeared here, it was obvious that they were here for this battle. ¡°What shall we do now, Senior Brother Celestial Harmony?¡± asked a beautiful Celestial Radiance female cultivator, her voice tinged with nervousness as she approached him. The scene that had just unfolded had indeed frightened her. Even the mighty Celestial Radiance stage cultivators had been wiped out as if they were mere commoners, eradicated in a single encounter. Meanwhile, back in the Heavenly Pillar City, Fan Tianyan and Divine Lord Righteous Sun among others breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°It¡¯s Senior Brother Jiang and Sister Sister Shen from Thunderclap Valley! With them here, our Heavenly Pillar City will surely be safe.¡± As they were speaking, the expression on Divine Lord Celestial Harmony¡¯s face suddenly hardened. Then, a group of cultivators in black robes appeared, swiftly approaching. The initially tense cultivators from the Joyous Union Valley relaxed slightly upon seeing them, recognizing the newcomers as cultivators from the Ghost Hall, led by none other than Divine Lord Dark Fiend, a Celestial Radiance cultivator who had grasped the true essence of rules. ¡°Brother Dark Fiend, you¡¯re finally here. Without you, I truly didn¡¯t know how we¡¯d manage this battle.¡± Divine Lord Dark Fiend chuckled. ¡°You¡¯re too kind, Brother Celestial Harmony.¡± His gaze then shifted coldly towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, I know of you. You killed my senior brothers. Today, amidst this war, let¡¯s settle our scores.¡± Hearing Divine Lord Dark Fiend¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan raised an eyebrow each. They hadn¡¯t expected this Divine Lord Dark Fiend to hold a grudge against them. This development tightened the already tense atmosphere, especially for Fan Tianyan and Divine Lord Righteous Sun, whose relief turned back into concern. They were shocked to realize that not only the cultivators from Joyous Union Valley but also those from the Ghost Hall had joined the fray. Without Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, Heavenly Pillar City might truly have been in dire straits. BOOM! Just as the moment ripened, both Divine Lord Dark Fiend and Divine Lord Celestial Harmony launched their attacks simultaneously. Before Divine Lord Dark Fiend, shadows massive and ominous suddenly burgeoned, within which countless demons seemed to roar their fury. A terrifying aura swept across tens of thousands of miles in an instant, swiftly engulfing Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan in its ominous embrace. At the same time. Above Divine Lord Celestial Harmony, a green crescent blade burst forth, carving an arc through the air that caused the void itself to ripple with distortions. With a swift motion, it appeared menacingly close to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Hmm? This seems interesting.¡± Despite the onslaught, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s expressions remained unchanged. With a casual flick of his finger, Jiang Chengxuan unleashed a blinding sword light. Slash! Suddenly, the sword light flourished. The Five Elements Diagram instantly transformed into the Golden Void Sword. The void was sliced into layers of ripples. Boom. The green blade attacking them was deflected, sent flying thousands of miles away. At the same time. Divine thunder patterns emerged on Shen Ruyan¡¯s forehead. Crackle! Golden, silver, and red lightning mercilessly ravaged the shadowy expanse, leaping and tearing through it. The sounds of tearing, much like fabric being ripped apart, echoed in everyone¡¯s ears. The expressions of Divine Lord Dark Fiend and Divine Lord Celestial Harmony shifted dramatically. ¡°How¡­¡± Before they could react, the endless shadowy domain before them was torn asunder by relentless thunderbolts. There was a rumble. The thunderbolts, like a deluge of rain, tore through the shadows and surged directly towards Divine Lord Dark Fiend and Divine Lord Celestial Harmony! ¡°Damn it!¡± Their pupils contracted in alarm. The two of them immediately formed hand seals. In an instant, countless shadows and green lights whistled. The void manifested two towering figures, striking back against the ceaseless thunder. Boom! Boom! Boom! Between heaven and earth, a sound akin to the explosion of worlds echoed. In the blink of an eye, the raging thunder turned into the phantom of the Mother of Thunder, who was like the deity of the Heavenly Court. Her entire body was bathed in lightning. In her hands, the thunder hammer was like divine punishment itself. With a thunderous roar, she shattered the Dharma Forms of Divine Lord Dark Fiend and Divine Lord Celestial Harmony into fragments. ¡°Arghh!¡± At that moment, both Divine Lord Dark Fiend and Divine Lord Celestial Harmony couldn¡¯t help but spew blood from their mouths as they were forced to retreat through the air. Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Giant shockwaves exploded in the air, impacting the cultivators nearby. Some were instantly turned to ash by the aftershocks of the thunder, while others, even those Void Returning cultivators, sustained injuries. The two of them could not help but look at each other. A singular thought emerged in their minds. ¡°Flee!¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were simply beyond their ability to contend with. Perhaps only a true Seethrough powerhouse could suppress them. Swoosh! Swoosh! In an instant, Divine Lord Dark Fiend and Divine Lord Celestial Harmony transformed into vague shadows, the surrounding void shaking as if it could shatter at any moment. ¡°Hmm? You want to run away?¡± The gazes of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan sharpened. ¡°Since you¡¯ve already come, might as well stay forever.¡± Saying so, they both made their move together. Behind Jiang Chengxuan, five colors of light ¡ª green, red, yellow, white, and blue ¡ª suddenly appeared. With a swoosh, the five-colored light swept past Divine Lord Dark Fiend, Divine Lord Celestial Harmony, and their company.. Chapter 831 - Chapter 831: Slaying, Departure, Ambushed Chapter 831: Slaying, Departure, Ambushed Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment, both Divine Lord Dark Fiend and Divine Lord Celestial Harmony felt an overwhelming sense of fatigue from the depths of their soul, as if they had been through countless fierce battles. Their physical bodies, Primordial Spirit, and even their Dharmic power seemed to teeter on the brink of collapse, unable to sustain themselves any longer. Yet, it was precisely at this moment that Shen Ruyan unleashed another formidable technique. A thunderbolt, embodying the essence of black and white qi, shot straight towards them. This was her Primordial Unified Qi Thunder, another deadly move. ¡°Oh no!¡± In that instant, both Divine Lord Dark Fiend and Divine Lord Celestial Harmony sensed an unprecedented danger. They could no longer care for anything else as their figures fragmented into numerous shadows, attempting to escape in all directions. Buzz! However, just then, ripples like flowing water swept across every person present. In the blink of an eye, the many fleeing shadows of Divine Lord Dark Fiend and Divine Lord Celestial Harmony were forcibly pulled back to their original positions. ¡°Is this¡­ time reversal?¡± A heavy realization sank into their hearts. Without hesitation, they both bit down hard and retrieved an item from their possessions. These were life-saving talismans given by their sects, capable of enabling their escape even if space was sealed off or if they were trapped within the domain of a Seethrough powerhouse. Such treasures were rare. Each of them possessed only one. Once used, they would have no means of escaping similar perilous situations in the future. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, we will remember today¡¯s enmity. The days ahead are long, and we hope you can remain as formidable as you are today. Otherwise, we will not give you the slightest chance!¡± Having said that, Divine Lord Dark Fiend and Divine Lord Celestial Harmony were about to activate their escape talismans when suddenly, Jiang Chengxuan transformed into a beam of light. In that moment, their field of vision seemed infinitely stretched, and their thoughts, reactions, and movements became exceedingly sluggish. They sensed something was amiss and struggled to break free from this sensation, but to no avail. As Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure drew ever closer, Divine Lord Dark Fiend and Divine Lord Celestial Harmony finally showed a trace of terror on their faces. As Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure drew ever closer, Divine Lord Dark Fiend and Divine Lord Celestial Harmony finally showed a trace of terror on their faces. Slash! As their pleas fell, the ¡°light¡± that Jiang Chengxuan had become already swept across their bodies. In an instant, Divine Lord Dark Fiend and Divine Lord Celestial Harmony were engulfed in endless golden light. Seizing the opportunity, Fan Tianyan, Divine Lord Righteous Sun, and others within Heavenly Pillar City launched an attack on the remaining cultivators from both the Ghost Hall and Joyous Union Valley. Soon, a great number of their cultivators fell, and those who remained dared not linger any longer, fleeing towards the distance. Unfortunately, before they could get far, Shen Ruyan transformed into a bolt of lightning, flashing past them. Crackle! One could see several charred figures plummeting from the sky. When everything finally quieted down, the golden ¡°light¡± that Jiang Chengxuan had become slowly receded. As for Divine Lord Dark Fiend and Divine Lord Celestial Harmony, there was no trace of them left. ¡°Thank you, Senior Brother Jiang and Senior Sister Shen, for your support.¡± At this time, the cultivators of Heavenly Pillar City gathered around them, politely greeting the two. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan responded with courtesy, exchanging pleasantries with everyone. Led by Fan Tianyan and Divine Lord Righteous Sun, they then entered Heavenly Pillar City. Their support mission wasn¡¯t meant to last long. Under normal circumstances, they would leave once other senior brothers or sisters arrived to take over their duties. So. After entering Heavenly Pillar City, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not go anywhere else but stayed in their own cave abode within the city to cultivate. About half a year later. Several streaks of light approached from the horizon, signaling the arrival of the cultivators set to replace Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Therefore, without further delay, after handing over their tasks, the two set off back towards the direction of the Haoran Sect. However, as they passed through a place known as Mad Mist Ridge, columns of light suddenly rose around them. Then, a cage of heaven and earth thundered down, trapping them both inside. This development immediately caused Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s expressions to turn solemn. Looking up, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan saw two familiar figures slowly materializing before them. It was none other than the Seethrough powerhouses from Joyous Union Valley, Divine Lord Jade Face and Divine Lord Chaos Fiend. ¡°How could they possibly know of our whereabouts?¡± In that moment, both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan realized that their movements must have been leaked. There had to be a spy from Joyous Union Valley within Heavenly Pillar City, and their rank and status were likely not low. ¡°Hehe, how do you feel, the two of you? Surprised? Delighted?¡± Divine Lord Jade Face suddenly spoke. He looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, saying, Rest assured, I won¡¯t kill you so easily. Especially you¡­¡± He pointed at Shen Ruyan, ¡°Such excellent talent will definitely serve as the best furnace for us two. And you¡­ Hehe¡­¡± He then pointed at Jiang Chengxuan with a sinister chuckle, I will make you watch, watch how your Dao companion is toyed with in our hands.¡± ¡°You! Are! Seeking! Death!¡± At this moment, a fierce killing intent surged within Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart. He coldly said to Divine Lord Jade Face and Divine Lord Chaos Fiend, ¡°Do you really think you¡¯ve got us cornered?¡± Divine Lord Jade Face and Divine Lord Chaotic Fiend raised their eyebrows, then laughed coldly together, ¡°What? Even now, do you think you have any tricks left? Are you not aware of the grand array I have prepared for you? It¡¯s called the Sky Infinity Lock Array,1 an absolutely domineering array. Nobody can easily break the seal of this array. Unless you are a Dao Integration Saint, but is that possible?¡± With that, Divine Lord Jade Face laughed again, smugly. Today, he intended to use the two most talented and potential individuals from the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley as the prime sacrifices for this war. He imagined the expressions on the Dao Integration Saints of the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley would be quite a sight to behold. Without wasting any more time, Divine Lord Jade Face and Divine Lord Chaos Fiend immediately made their move, pressing down on Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan with their power. Chapter 835 - Chapter 835: Shifus Gifts, Cloudlight Thunder Mirror, Chapter 835: Shifu¡¯s Gifts, Cloudlight Thunder Mirror, Five-Colored Cloud Essence Pill Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Greetings, Shifu!¡± The visitor was none other than Qin Shenwu himself. This was the first time Qin Shenwu had personally visited Jiang Chengxuan at Cloud Mist Peak, which somewhat surprised the couple. Qin Shenwu observed them for a while before nodding vigorously. ¡°Good, good, good! Worthy disciples of mine, and the partner of my disciple, you have truly not disappointed me! No, that¡¯s not right. I should say that you have actually given me a huge surprise! Hahaha!¡± His laughter was full of joy Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt a bit awkward. Was their Shifu¡¯s reaction a bit too¡­ enthusiastic? Sensing their thoughts, Qin Shenwu laughed and said, ¡°Do you think my reaction is a bit exaggerated?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan hurriedly shook their heads, only to see Qin Shenwu continue with a smile, tapping them lightly, ¡°You two¡­¡± He chuckled, shaking his head, then proceeded, ¡°Do you know how many cultivators have stepped into the Seethrough stage based on the Five Elements? And do you know how many have comprehended the true essence of all Five Elements?¡± Suddenly faced with these questions from their Shifu, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan shared a glance and then simultaneously shook their heads. ¡°Hehe, I won¡¯t hide it from you. Until now, the number of cultivators who have entered the Seethrough stage based on the Five Elements can be counted on less than two hands. As for those who have comprehended the complete true essence of the Five Elements, including you, Chengxuan, they can be counted on one hand.¡± ¡°Uh¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were visibly surprised by Qin Shenwu¡¯s answer. They hadn¡¯t realized that their achievements were so rare. Considering the vastness of the Spiritual Realm, with its countless people and realms, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t even begin to imagine the scale. No wonder their Shifu had reacted so strongly. Qin Shenwu continued. ¡°Remember, concerning the foundation, reveal them to no one except me and your closest ones. Understand?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately nodded in agreement. Then, Qin Shenwu produced two items from his possession. One was a mirror, and the other was a pill radiating five-colored brilliance. ¡°Chengxuan, Ruyan, these are tokens of my affection for you.. This Cloudlight Thunder Mirror is a top-notch special lightning-type Spiritual Treasure. Although it hasn¡¯t reached the level of a Heaven-connecting Spiritual Treasure, it¡¯s already at the level of a supreme-grade Spiritual Treasure. Most importantly, it has considerable potential for growth. Once you refine it, there¡¯s a high chance it will upgrade as your cultivation level improves. Another key feature is its ability to absorb an enemy1 s attack, storing it for your use as an offensive method. You can also store your divine powers within this mirror, activating them against your foes without expending any Dharmic power. As for this pill¡­¡± Qin Shenwu handed the five-colored pill to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°This is the Five-Color Cloud Essence Pill. It has unparalleled benefits foryour advancement to the Seethrough stage and for solidifying the Five Elements rules. Consider it an early gift for your future breakthrough.¡± At this moment. Both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were profoundly shocked. They hadn¡¯t expected Qin Shenwu¡¯s visit to bring such valuable treasures. Clearly, both the Cloudlight Thunder Mirror and the Five-Color Cloud Essence Pill were not items easily parted with, likely treasures he had accumulated over many years. This gesture moved Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan deeply. At that moment. Without wasting Qin Shenwu¡¯s generosity, they both bowed to him, expressing their gratitude. ¡°Thankyou, Shifu, for these treasures!¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need for such formalities with me,¡± Qin Shenwu chuckled and waved his hand. ¡°Now, focus on consolidating your strength and refining these treasures. If I¡¯m not mistaken, this war should not last much longer.¡± ¡°It¡¯s going to end?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were both surprised. Qin Shenwu nodded slightly, ¡°Yes, nearly. But don¡¯t be careless. Wars of this magnitude are often most dangerous and brutal towards the end. It¡¯s also when most casualties occur. So. Whatever mission you undertake next, remember, your safety is paramount.¡± ¡°Yes, Shifu!¡± Hearing Qin Shenwu¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt a sudden chill in their hearts. They could discern from his remarks that the scale of the war might expand significantly soon, possibly drawing in cultivators of the Dao Integration Realm. In such circumstances, they indeed needed to be cautious. It would be a grave injustice to encounter any mishaps towards the war¡¯s end. ¡°Alright, continue with your cultivation. I won¡¯t stay any longer,¡± Qin Shenwu said, and his figure gradually vanished in front of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Take care, Shifu!¡± They both said, bowing with reverence. In the following time. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan continued their stay on Cloud Mist Peak, dedicating every day to their cultivation. Shen Ruyan, in particular, seized every moment to refine the Cloudlight Thunder Mirror given by Qin Shenwu. Fortunately, the numerous missions they had undertaken previously meant they weren¡¯t immediately tasked with new missions.. Just like that. Their cultivation continued for several centuries. Jiang Chengxuan gradually sensed an opportunity for a breakthrough. Shen Ruyan had fully refined the Cloudlight Thunder Mirror and stored many divine powers and spells within it. It was during this period that a message suddenly arrived at their cave abode. Jiang Chengxuan, preparing to attempt a breakthrough to the Seethrough stage, received the message with curiosity. However, upon reading its contents, his complexion drastically changed, turning ashen. Buzz! In an instant, the air around him churned violently, with him at the center. He stepped forward and appeared in front of Shen Ruyan, who had exited her seclusion before him. Chapter 836 - Chapter 836: The Culprit Chapter 836: The Culprit Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Husband¡­¡± Shen Ruyan was visibly startled. Throughout the years, this was the first time she had seen her husband like this. ¡°Did something happen?¡± She immediately asked with concern. Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°I just received news that my senior brother, Zhao Tianfan, was severely injured in the battle against the Ghost Hall. His foundation has been damaged, and I need to go see him right away.¡± ¡°Has Senior Brother Zhao been brought back already? Shen Ruyan asked with concern. Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°He has been brought back and is now recuperating on Shifu¡¯s Shenwu Peak. Ruyan, come with me to see him.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Shen Ruyan nodded immediately. Soon, the couple left Cloud Mist Peak and made their way towards Shenwu Peak. Upon arriving at Shenwu Peak, they found Xie Xiangyao with a grim expression, looking at Zhao Tianfan, who was still unconscious on the bed. Like Jiang Chengxuan, she had just received the news of her junior brother¡¯s severe injury and had hurried over. She turned to Qin Shenwu, her voice tinged with anger, ¡°Shifu, how is junior brother? Is there a chance for him to recover?¡± Qin Shenwu1 s face was equally somber. After a moment of contemplation, he spoke in a hoarse voice, ¡°It¡¯s difficult. Tianfan¡¯s Primordial Spirit has suffered almost irreversible damage. The only hope for his recovery lies in finding a Level 9 Nine-Colored Sky Lotus. Other than that, maintaining his current cultivation level without falling would already be quite an achievement.¡± ¡°Who exactly inflicted such injuries on Senior Brother Zhao?¡± Just then, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan entered. Qin Shenwu and Xie Xiangyao weren¡¯t surprised by their arrival. They nodded slightly to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, and then they heard Xie Xiangyao say, ¡°It was the Ghost Hall¡¯s Divine Lord Black and White and Divine Lord The Netherworld. However, the real instigator behind junior brother Zhao¡¯s condition is Tai Cangzi from the Qiankun Hall. If it wasn¡¯t for his intentional delay, preventing junior brother Zhao and his team from receiving timely assistance, they wouldn¡¯t have ended up in such a situation.¡± ¡°Tai Cangzi?¡± Hearing the name Divine Lord Black and White and Divine Lord The Netherworld from Xie Xiangyao, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes sharply focused, clearly not expecting Zhao Tianfan¡¯s severe injury to be connected to them. ¡°Senior Sister, I need to know more details about what happened. Xie Xiangyao suddenly turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan seriously and nodded. ¡°Alright, since you want to know, I¡¯ll tell you.¡± Qin Shenwu did not stop her. Xie Xiangyao said, ¡°This mission involved junior brother Zhao and several other Seethrough cultivators from different sects coming together to aid the cultivators stationed in Immortal Sea City. They were the first to arrive, so their battle with the Ghost Hall and other demonic sects broke out first. Unexpectedly, the Ghost Hall deployed Divine Lord Black and White and Divine Lord The Netherworld in a hidden manner. These two are almost at the Dao Integration level, not just ordinary Seethrough powerhouses. Even those who have comprehended rule-based divine powers would struggle against them. After a fierce battle, junior brother Zhao and his team were at a disadvantage. However, it was at this moment that cultivators from Qiankun Hall and other righteous sects arrived. For some unknown reason, Tai Cangzi from Qiankun Hall ordered everyone to delay their aid. They just watched as junior brother Zhao and others were defeated, one by one. Some were even slain by Divine Lord Black and White and Divine Lord The Netherworld right there. If it weren¡¯t for the life-saving measures Shifu had previously given junior brother Zhao, he might have ended up like those who perished.¡¯ Listening to Xie Xiangyao¡¯s narration, both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt a surge of anger. It would have been understandable if Tai Cangzi and the others had not arrived in time. However, their inaction, even upon arrival, and watching Zhao Tianfan and the others being defeated, was utterly intolerable. Why would they bother to come if they didn¡¯t intend to help? ¡°What¡¯s being done about this?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked towards Qin Shenwu for answers. Xie Xiangyao responded before Qin Shenwu could, ¡°Shifu has already sought an explanation from Qiankun Hall before. Unfortunately, they have no intention of providing any. Given that it was their territory, and even a Mahayana Daolord from Qiankun Hall came forward to rebuke Shifu, there was little he could do, especially during wartime. If not for these circumstances, Shifu might have¡­¡± Before Xie Xiangyao could finish, Qin Shenwu interrupted her. ¡°Alright, Xiangyao, let¡¯s not dwell on these matters anymore. Just be extra careful in the future. Aside from our sect and Thunderclap Valley, be wary of individuals from other sects or families. As for everything else, try not to get involved for the time being. Turning to Jiang Chengxuan, Qin Shenwu managed to muster a rare smile and nodded, ¡°Chengxuan, you¡¯re doing well. It seems you¡¯re not far from advancing to the Seethrough stage. Continue your cultivation in seclusion and strive to break through as soon as possible.¡± It was clear that Qin Shenwu didn¡¯t intend for Jiang Chengxuan to venture out at this time, including his dao companion Shen Ruyan and Xie Xiangyao. Especially concerningXie Xiangyao, he genuinely worried she might act impulsively. So. After addressing Jiang Chengxuan, Qin Shenwu turned to Xie Xiangyao, ¡°As for you, stay with me for the time being. Once your junior brother comes out of seclusion, I¡¯ll let you leave.¡± Xie Xiangyao didn¡¯t know what to say. Some time later. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan temporarily bid farewell to Qin Shenwu and Xie Xiangyao, returning to Cloud Mist Peak. This time, Jiang Chengxuan was determined not to leave seclusion until he had broken through to the Seethrough stage. He had made this decision back on Shenwu Peak. After his breakthrough, he vowed to seek justice for his senior brother Zhao. Since his Shifu couldn¡¯t get an explanation from Qiankun Hall this time, he planned to teach Tai Cangzi a lesson in the future, ensuring that Qiankun Hall couldn¡¯t demand an explanation from the Haoran Sect either. Chapter 837 - Chapter 837: Advancing to the Seethrough Stage, Chapter 837: Advancing to the Seethrough Stage, Everyone¡¯s Congratulations Editor: Henyee Translations As time passed, fifty years had elapsed since Jiang Chengxuan entered seclusion. Within the cave abode where Jiang Chengxuan was cultivating, swirls of green, red, yellow, white, and blue lights continuously orbited around him, intertwining. Faintly, sounds resembling the crashing of waves, the burning of flames, the shaking of the earth, the sprouting of vegetation, and the resonance of metals could be heard. These sounds, initially chaotic and even jarring, gradually harmonized into a single, cohesive melody over time. The elemental glows, once distinct and radiating their own light, began to merge. Eventually, they formed a five-colored aureola. This aureola, not a manifestation of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Five Elements Aureola divine power, originated from the fusion of the Five Elements rules. Hovering above Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s head, it exuded strands of rule-based essence. Days turned into years, and after three years, the five-colored aureola slowly integrated into Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body. Buzz! At that moment, dazzling five-colored radiance burst from every inch of his skin and every pore. His aura surged dramatically under this influence. There was a click. It was as if some shackles were shattered from within Jiang Chengxuan. Simultaneously, a domain radiating five-colored brilliance rapidly expanded from his body, extending beyond the cave abode, the mountain peak, and countless forests. Outside, Shen Ruyan, along with the many spiritual birds and beasts living on Cloud Mist Peak, all looked up in unison towards the location of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave abode. A look of irrepressible joy appeared on Shen Ruyan¡¯s face. ¡°My husband¡­ he has broken through!¡± Crash! At this moment, the sky above the cave abode on Cloud Mist Peak suddenly burst into a display of five-colored brilliance. Layers of spiritual clouds appeared overhead, and with them came a gentle shower of spiritual rain, instantly casting the surroundings of the cave abode in a magnificent, hazy glow. Outside Cloud Mist Peak, many elders engaged in discussions couldn¡¯t help but turn their gaze towards the peak. Surprise was evident on their faces. ¡°Spiritual clouds spanning the sky, heavenly colors descending, this signifies that an elder with the potential of ascension has advanced to the Seethrough stage!¡± an elder exclaimed excitedly within the hall. ¡°It remains to be seen which of our elders has made the breakthrough to the Seethrough stage. Why don¡¯t we go together to see and offer our congratulations?¡± Suddenly, Elder Yuan Feng and Elder Chi Yan, who were in charge of this meeting, could not help but suggest. ¡°Let¡¯s go! Let¡¯s go!¡± Many elders quickly agreed. Some time later. Several streaks of light landed outside Cloud Mist Peak, patiently waiting without intruding. Not long after. Several more streaks of light approached from afar, one of whom was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s senior sister, Xie Xiangyao. S Seeing her, many of the gathered elders greeted her warmly. Apparently. By now, they had come to understand that the individual responsible for the grand spectacle was none other than Xie Xiangyao¡¯s junior brother, Jiang Chengxuan. It was said that he had ascended from the lower realms, cultivated the way of the Five Elements, and was the most cherished disciple of their esteemed Supreme Elder Qin Shenwu. As the crowd was discussing among themselves, the clouds above Cloud Mist Peak suddenly dispersed, revealing two figures¡ªJiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. After nodding towards Xie Xiangyao, they turned their attention to the gathered crowd. Jiang Chengxuan greeted everyone with a fist and palm salute, smiling politely, ¡°I just made a breakthrough in my cultivation today, so please forgive me for not coming out to receive you on time.¡± ¡°Senior Brother Jiang, you¡¯re being too modest. It is we who have arrived uninvited,¡± one elder responded. ¡°Indeed, it is we who should ask for your forgiveness for intruding so suddenly,¡± another added. The crowd responded politely, and after a brief exchange of pleasantries, Jiang Chengxuan smiled and extended an invitation. ¡°Everyone, please don¡¯t stand outside. If you don¡¯t mind, come and sit inside my cave abode.¡±¡± Naturally, no one declined the invitation. Soon, the group was led by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan into Cloud Mist Peak, where polite exchanges and conversations were inevitable. After all the visiting elders had departed, Xie Xiangyao took out three gifts and handed them to Jiang Chengxuan, saying, ¡°Junior brother, these are gifts from me, Shifu, and Junior Brother Zhao. Shifu left the sect not long ago, so I¡¯m here to congratulate you on his behalf.¡± ¡°Shifu left the sect?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan both expressed their surprise. Xie Xiangyao nodded in confirmation. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s related to the ongoing war.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Understanding dawned on Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. As a Dao Integration Supreme Elder of the sect, it was inevitable for him to head to the frontline in the final stages of the war. Jiang Chengxuan expressed his gratitude for the congratulatory gifts and then inquired about Zhao Tianfan¡¯s condition. Hearing Jiang Chengxuan ask about Zhao Tianfan, Xie Xiangyao couldn¡¯t help but shake her head. ¡°Currently, it¡¯s already a great outcome that Junior Brother Zhao can maintain his existing realm without falling. As for recovery, without finding the Nine-Colored Sky Lotus mentioned by Shifu, I see little possibility. For now, we can only hope that Junior Brother Zhao stabilizes his mental state. Otherwise, being entangled by inner demons could potentially trigger the Seethrough Tribulation prematurely, which would truly be troublesome. Jiang Chengxuan understood that after breaking through to Void Returning, cultivators no longer faced the conventional limits of lifespan. Without the periodic tribulations, living for millions or even billions of years wouldn¡¯t be an issue. However, there are no such loopholes in the workings of the universe. After reaching Void Returning Realm, almost every tens of thousands of years, one must face a tribulation. Passing the tribulation allows one to continue living; failing results in total annihilation. In this process, a cultivator¡¯s mental state plays a crucial role. An imbalance can easily give rise to inner demons, potentially hastening the arrival of tribulations. Chapter 838 - Chapter 838: Five Elements Annihilation Radiance Chapter 838: Five Elements Annihilation Radiance Editor: Henyee Translations Undoubtedly, everyone¡¯s concern now centered on Zhao Tianfan¡¯s situation. However, as much as outsiders wished to intervene, such matters proved difficult. Ultimately, everything depended on him. Back at the scene, After Xie Xiangyao left Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, Jiang Chengxuan informed Shen Ruyan before returning to his cultivation cave abode. Having just advanced to the Seethrough stage, he recognized many areas for significant improvement. He aimed to utilize this period to maximize his strength. Among his priorities was integrating his Five Elements Annihilation Divine Light with the Five Elements Aureola to forge a new divine power. This new power would possess unparalleled offensive capabilities while also serving as a formidable defense mechanism, effectively combining attack and defense in a single rule-based divine power. To meld these two powers into one, Jiang Chengxuan spent another three years in seclusion. He successfully merged them, naming the result the Five Elements Annihilation Radiance. By this time, the war between the righteous and demonic sects had escalated to its most intense phase. Upon emerging from seclusion, Jiang Chengxuan learned from Shen Ruyan that more than half of the Void Returning elders from the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley had already departed for the battlefield. He took a deep breath upon hearing this news and quickly proceeded to Shenwu Peak with Shen Ruyan. By then, Shenwu Peak was left almost empty, with Zhao Tianfan being one of the few remaining. Xie Xiangyao and Qin Shenwu had already left for the battlefield. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s visit was primarily to see Zhao Tianfan before leaving the sect. Zhao Tianfan, despite the significant impact of his injuries, maintained a relatively stable mental state. His appearance had visibly aged, with much of his hair turning white, and his complexion had worsened significantly. still, he managed to keep his spirits up during Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s visit, reminding them to prioritize their safety above all on the battlefield. After assuring Zhao Tianfan they would heed his advice, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan left Shenwu Peak for the mission hall. After carefully selecting from the available tasks, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attention was drawn to a particular group mission. The mission Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan selected was not just a collaboration with one sect but a joint effort involving five major sects: Haoran Sect, Thunderclap Valley, Shadow Gate, Qjankun Hall, and Pantheon Sect. Their objective was to attack Immortal Sea City, a fortress and stronghold for the demonic sects. An accident during this mission could severely impact the morale of the demonic side and potentially alter the course of the war. ¡°We¡¯ll take this mission,¡± Jiang Chengxuan informed the cultivator in charge of assigning missions. The cultivator, upon hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s decision and recognizing the high level of danger associated with this mission, couldn¡¯t help but express his hesitation, Elder Jiang, this mission is extremely hazardous. Are you and Elder Shen sure about this choice?¡± Yes, we¡¯ve decided on this mission. Please provide us with the details and specifics,¡± Jiang Chengxuan insisted, and the cultivator, unable to object, quickly handed over the relevant information to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Without lingering, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan reviewed the mission details briefly before departing from the Haoran Sect and heading towards a city named Blue Lane City, the designated gathering point for this mission. ¡°Husband, by choosing this mission, are you intending to¡­?¡± Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but glance at Jiang Chengxuan as they traveled. A sharp glint appeared in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes as he nodded, ¡°Indeed, one of the reasons I chose this mission is to see if the Holy Son of Qiankun Hall will also be heading there. Regardless, my senior brother¡¯s injuries demand an explanation. If our Shifu and the others are constrained, then it falls to me, as his junior brother, to take action. I only hope I won¡¯t be disappointed.¡± During their conversation, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan swiftly traversed vast distances. Suddenly, they both felt a disturbance and immediately turned their gaze toward a region far ahead. There, numerous cultivators were engaged in battle, representing both the righteous and demonic paths. Among them, they even recognized an acquaintance from the Qian family, Qjan Mengchen. However, Qian Mengchen and her allies were not faring well. They were no match for the demonic cultivators, particularly due to several Celestial Radiance cultivators among their opponents. Under such oppression, Qjan Mengchen and her group struggled not just to counterattack but even to defend themselves. Just as Qian Mengchen and her companions found themselves in increasing danger, the noise and clamor around suddenly ceased. Everyone present was taken aback, and upon realization, their expressions drastically changed. ¡®It¡¯s¡­ a Seethrough powerhouse!¡± In that instant, both Qjan Mengchen¡¯s group and the demonic cultivators became tense. They all knew very well that if the newly arrived Seethrough powerhouse was not an ally, none of them would escape. Crash! Suddenly, the demonic cultivators who were attacking Qian Mengchen and her allies just moments ago started dissipating into the air like weathered rocks, one after another. Seeing this, Qian Mengchen and the others heaved a long sigh of relief. At the same time, they could not help but feel pleasantly surprised. They immediately looked around and saw a man and a woman not far from them. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, Fairy Shen?¡± Qian Mengchen¡¯s face first showed astonishment, then a pleasantly surprised expression. ¡°Was it you? Have you both advanced to the Seethrough stage?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan responded with a smile. After a while. Shen Ruyan then said, ¡°Fellow Daoist Mengchen, there are no more demonic cultivators here. You shouldn¡¯t face any danger for a short while. My husband and I have urgent matters to attend to, so we won¡¯t stay any longer. Take care.¡± With those words, Shen Ruyan and Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t linger. Their figures quickly vanished from sight. Chapter 839 - Chapter 839: Tai Cangzi Appears, Gao Baiyues Sneer Chapter 839: Tai Cangzi Appears, Gao Baiyue¡¯s Sneer Editor: Henyee Translations Days later, the towering walls of Blue Lane City appeared in Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s view. Without much effort to conceal their presence, their approach was quickly detected by the cultivators stationed at Blue Lane City. ¡°May I ask which sect or family the approaching cultivators belong to?¡± a voice called out from atop the city walls as soon as they neared Blue Lane City. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan each produced a token, which transformed into two symbols mid-air. Recognizing the symbols, the stationed cultivator¡¯s demeanor turned solemn, and he promptly invited them, So it¡¯s fellow Daoists from the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley. Please, come inside.¡± With the city gates and defensive arrays opened, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t hesitate to enter Blue Lane City. Once inside, they quickly found the base of operations for both the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley. The two sects¡¯ cultivators were stationed close to each other, so upon their arrival, familiar faces from both sects greeted them, including Elder Yuan Feng and Elder Chi Yan from the Haoran Sect, as well as Divinelord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan from Thunderclap Valley. Junior Brother Jiang, Junior Sister Shen, you¡¯ve taken on this mission too?¡± Clearly, Elder Yuan Feng, Divine Lord Frostblade, and the others were somewhat surprised by their arrival. ¡°Yeah.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded. After exchanging brief pleasantries, Jiang Chengxuan inquired, ¡°Elders, what¡¯s the current situation on our side? When are we planning to attack Immortal Sea City?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s question, Elder Yuan Feng immediately replied, ¡°So far, the cultivators from all sects have almost all arrived. We will launch the attack on Immortal Sea City in a few days at most.¡± Divine Lord Frostblade also nodded, adding, ¡°Elder Yuan Feng is correct. Unless something unexpected happens, the assault on Immortal Sea City will take place within the next few days. Moreover, Junior Brother Jiang and Junior Sister Shen, you should also be prepared. Given the scale of our mobilization, the enemy is surely ready as well. It won¡¯t be easy.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve already considered that.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. Suddenly, he paused slightly before speaking up, ¡°By the way, has Tai Cangzi from Qjankun Hall arrived in Blue Lane City?¡± Upon hearing Jiang Chengxuan mention this name, Elder Yuan Feng, Divine Lord Frostblade, and others¡¯ expressions subtly changed. However, Elder Chi Yan quickly shook his head and said, ¡°That guy hasn¡¯t arrived yet. But according to our estimates, he should be here soon. Junior Brother Jiang¡­¡± He seemed to want to say something more, but the words stopped at the tip of his tongue. Jiang Chengxuan understood what he meant, and actually, he understood what everyone present was thinking. He chuckled and said, ¡°Everyone, rest assured, although there are old grudges between me and Tai Cangzi, I will not let these affect the greater good. At most, I will seek an explanation from him afterwards.¡± Jiang Chengxuan was clear in his mind: personal grievances were personal, and the greater good was separate. He would not let personal vendettas overshadow the larger situation, as it did not align with his way of doing things. He believed in acting openly and decisively, leaving no room for others to fault him. The assurance from Jiang Chengxuan visibly relieved Elder Yuan Feng, Divine Lord Frostblade, and the others present. Soon, Elder Yuan Feng and Divine Lord Frostblade said, Junior Brother Jiang, rest assured, after we deal with Immortal Sea City, we will also join you in seeking an explanation from Tai Cangzi.¡± ¡°Thankyou, Elder Brothers and Sisters,¡± Jiang Chengxuan graciously accepted their offer of support. Although Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t need help against cultivators below Dao Integration Realm, he appreciated their goodwill. As they were talking, more people arrived outside Blue Lane City. Leading them was a figure seated within an enormously majestic palace. The powerful auras emanating from them immediately made everyone in the city aware of their presence. ¡°It¡¯s the cultivators from Qiankun Hall.1¡± ¡°Is that person Tai Cangzi from Qiankun Hall? The one rumored to be the most likely to ascend to immortality?¡± Murmurs immediately erupted among the crowd as everyone¡¯s gaze sharpened at Tai Cangzi¡¯s arrival. Jiang Chengxuan and his companions hadn¡¯t expected the person they were just discussing to appear so abruptly. By this moment, Tai Cangzi, leading a group of cultivators from Qiankun Hall, had already made their entrance into Blue Lane City. As they entered, cultivators from various sects and families came forward to greet them. Tai Cangzi acknowledged each with a nod. However, amidst the courtesies, a distinct scoff cut through the atmosphere, catching everyone off guard with its boldness. Everyone frowned, wondering who would dare such disrespect in the presence of the esteemed Holy Son of Qiankun Hall. Yet, when they identified the scoffing individual as Gao Baiyue from the Shadow Gate, their murmurs of disapproval halted. Given Gao Baiyue¡¯s standing as a significant figure within his sect, backed by a Mahayana Daolord, it was no surprise he was not afraid of the Holy Son of Qiankun Hall. Tai Cangzi¡¯s gaze momentarily darkened but chose not to engage with Gao Baiyue¡¯s provocations. Instead, he turned his attention back to the assembled crowd. He did not intend to pay attention to Gao Baiyue, but Gao Baiyue did not intend to let it go. He scoffed again and said bluntly, It s quite unexpected. Has Qiankun Hall truly run out of capable individuals? To think they¡¯ve sent you again, someone who watches from the sidelines without lifting a finger to help. Do you plan to stand by once more, watching us all fail, only to step in afterward to pick up the pieces?¡± Upon hearing this, the previously lively crowd fell silent almost instantly. Everyone turned their gaze toward Tai Cangzi, as if waiting for his response. Only one person, like Gao Baiyue, suddenly walked out of the crowd and looked at Tai Cangzi in front of him. ¡°Fellow Daoist Tai Cangzi remains silent. Does this mean you are conceding to Fellow Daoist Gao¡¯s accusations?¡± Chapter 840 - Chapter 840: Troops at the Gates of the Immortal Sea City Chapter 840: Troops at the Gates of the Immortal Sea City Editor: Henyee Translations The person who spoke was Jiang Chengxuan. At his words, the crowd¡¯s expressions subtly shifted, especially among those who recognized the identities of Jiang Chengxuan and his companions. Their faces flickered with a nuanced complexity. Yet, Tai Cangzi himself showed little reaction to the words of Jiang Chengxuan and Gao Baiyue. He merely gave them a brief glance and said, ¡°It¡¯s not up to some unrelated people to tell me what to do. Yet, here you are, at a time when we are on the verge of assaulting the stronghold of the demonic path, uttering such words. Do you not realize you¡¯re sowing seeds of distrust among us, trying to fray the bonds that unite us? Your actions lead me to question if there¡¯s a hidden agenda, perhaps a dark secret you share with the demonic path. His implication was clear, accusing Jiang Chengxuan and Gao Baiyue of colluding with the demonic forces. Though his accusation lacked convincing power, with the discerning easily seeing through it, it was undeniable that he had successfully diverted the topic. Jiang Chengxuan and Gao Baiyue both sneered. They were well aware of Tai Cangzi¡¯s petty stratagems and paid them no mind. After all, in the end, everything would depend on their own abilities and methods. Returning to their stronghold at Qiankun Hall, some of the elders who accompanied Tai Cangzi couldn¡¯t help but express their concern with a hint of coldness. ¡°Holy Son, given how directly Gao Baiyue and Jiang Chengxuan have challenged you, should we take measures against them? Especially Jiang Chengxuan. I¡¯ve heard he shares a brotherly bond with Zhao Tianfan. If we don¡¯t deal with him now, he may continue to be a thorn in your side. Hearing this, Tai Cangzi¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. After a moment of contemplation, he responded, ¡°There¡¯s no rush. Since he¡¯s so eager to stand up for his senior brother, let him. Soon, he¡¯ll have plenty of time to keep his brother company.¡± At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan and Gao Baiyue also arrived at a restaurant. The two of them sat down and chatted about their experiences during this period of time. After a while. Gao Baiyue said, ¡°Brother Jiang, by humiliating Tai Cangzi today, I¡¯m certain he won¡¯t let this slide. Especially with you, knowing your connection to Brother Zhao, his vendetta against you might even surpass his grudge against me.¡± Over the years, both Gao Baiyue and Tai Cangzi had advanced their cultivation to the Seethrough stage. Upon hearing Gao Baiyue¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but smile and nod in agreement. ¡°Fellow Daoist Gao, I know what you¡¯re talking about. To be honest, I¡¯d actually welcome it if he tried to make a move against me. If he doesn¡¯t do anything, that¡¯s when I¡¯d really start to worry.¡± ¡°Oh? What do you mean by that?¡± Gao Baiyue suddenly caught on to something in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, his interest piqued. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded. ¡°In any case, if the opportunity arises, I won¡¯t hesitate. If you¡¯re willing, Brother Gao, you could join me.¡± Initially, Jiang Chengxuan was just asking casually. Yet, to his surprise, Gao Baiyue took them to heart and nodded earnestly. ¡°If the opportunity presents itself, I certainly won¡¯t miss it. A few days later. The group set to venture towards the Immortal Sea City had assembled. Thus, the cultivators located in Blue Lane City wasted no more time. According to their affiliations, they set off towards the Immortal Sea City. On the surface, this was a battle that was restricted to those below Dao Integration Realm. But in reality, everyone understood. Once the battle reached a certain point, it was likely that the Dao Integration Saints from both the righteous and demonic paths would enter the fray. So. The war was fraught with many risks. At this moment. Within the Immortal Sea City. Cultivators from various demonic sects and families, observing the distant fluctuations of other cultivators, wore expressions of cold ruthlessness. To cultivators like them who were born in the demonic path, it was already very good that they did not take the initiative to attack other people¡¯s territory. In the end, they were getting attacked. The Immortal Sea City, where they resided, had ironically become a target for those hypocritical so-called righteous cultivators to establish their prestige. The audacity! ¡°If those fools are so eager to court death, then we might as well oblige them, declared a cultivator from the Immortal Sea City, his voice chilling. This individual, known as Demon Lord Half Face, hailed from the Sacred Skeleton Sect, bearing a grotesque visage where half his face was skeletal. It was one of the many Seethrough cultivators in the Immortal Sea City this time. By his side stood cultivators from Joyous Union Valley, the Bloodthirsty Sect, Ghost Hall, and Mount Nether, representing the might of the demonic path. Notably, Divine Lord Black and White and Divine Lord The Netherworld from the Ghost Hall were present. Divine Lord Black and White suddenly said, ¡°In this battle, we will specifically target the cultivators from the Haoran Sect. As for the friends from Mount Nether Sect, would you handle the cultivators from Thunderclap Valley?¡± An elder clad in hemp nodded slightly in agreement. ¡°Sure.¡± The other demonic sects also made their preparations, each assigning themselves targets from the righteous path, waiting to unleash a devastating attack as soon as the opposing cultivators arrived. Swiftly, figures and warships began to appear near the Immortal Sea City. A powerful and terrifying aura spread across tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands of miles around the city. The demonic cultivators within the Immortal Sea City felt a chill in their hearts. Regardless of their prior defiance, scorn, or threats, the presence of these formidable cultivators compelled them to muster all their strength for the upcoming conflict. Fortunately, the Immortal Sea City was protected by a Level 7 grand array. Unless a Dao Integration Saint personally intervened, breaking through this array would not be an easy feat. ¡°Fellow Daoist Guo, Fellow Daoist Wang, the Gods and Demons Warfront Array of the Immortal Sea City will require your utmost attention. If we can neutralize this array early on, it will significantly benefit our actions moving forward,¡± suggested Hua Fenglong, a Seethrough cultivator from the Divine Shadow Gate, as he addressed the three grandmasters of array present, all of whom were Level 7 Array Master. Chapter 841 - Chapter 841: How About Let Me Try? Chapter 841: How About Let Me Try? Editor: Henyee Translations When they heard Hua Fenglong¡¯s words, they nodded at him. ¡°Please rest assured, Fellow Daoist Hua. We will do our utmost. We also ask you, and everyone present, to hold off those demonic cultivators for us, providing us enough time to break the array.¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Hua Fenglong immediately nodded in agreement, along with the others present, who also nodded in succession, showing their consent. Following that, the three cultivators, Guo, Wang, and Han, did not hesitate. They positioned themselves at three different points and began extracting their own array flags, initiating the process to dismantle the Gods and Demons Warfront Array. Seeing this, the expressions of the many demonic cultivators in the Immortal Sea City turned cold. ¡°Attempting to break our grand array right before our eyes? Do they think we¡¯re all dead?¡± As they spoke, numerous demonic cultivators launched attacks towards Guo, Wang, and Han. However, the three of them did not pay any heed to these attacks, believing that at such a critical moment, there would surely be someone to shield them from the demonic cultivators¡¯ onslaught. Indeed. Just as the demonic cultivators in the Immortal Sea City launched their attacks at Guo, Wang, and Han, many from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s side rushed out, quickly engaging in battle with the attackers. Boom, boom, boom! Instantly, the sky lit up with the radiance of various spells, divine powers, and spiritual treasures. The battle between the two sides thus dragged on for an extended period, with neither able to easily best the other. Seeing this, Demon Lord Half Face within the Immortal Sea City sneered. The next moment, a bone flag flew out above his head, emitting ghastly green lights. Within thousands of miles, countless dense skeletal armies surged forth, turning everything in their path into a sea of bones. Several cultivators at the Dharma Form stage were caught off guard, their bodies instantly turning into bones, thereafter becoming part of his skeletal army. ¡°Hmph!¡± An old man in his seventies from the Great Deities Sect snorted. Between his brows, divine radiance suddenly condensed, quickly transforming into weapons, emitting an unmatched sharp aura. There was a series of bangs. As the weapons passed, the countless bones instantly turned into dust. Demon Lord Half Face¡¯s eyes shone with a fierce cold light. With a grunt, he spat out a golden skeletal spear, which materialized in front of him. The air was filled with the sound of metal clashing fiercely against metal. On the other side. Cultivators from Joyous Union Valley, Mount Nether Sect, and Ghost Hall were not idle either. Everyone found their own opponents. Among them, Divine Lord Black and White and Divine Lord The Netherworld engaged in battle with Elder Yuan Feng and Elder Chi Yan. However, it was evident that as the strongest Seethrough powerhouses of the Ghost Hall, Divine Lord Black and White and Divine Lord The Netherworld were in a different league. Elder Yuan Feng and Elder Chi Yan, despite being strong among the Seethrough stage, were clearly not on their level. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! As the battle intensified, Guo, Wang, and Han, who were responsible for breaking the array, had made significant progress. The protective grand array of the Immortal Sea City showed signs of fluctuation, even seeming to contract in size. Seeing this, the demonic cultivators¡¯ faces changed drastically. ¡°Quick! Kill them!¡± a demonic cultivator roared in anger. Immediately, six or seven Seethrough demonic powerhouses charged towards Guo, Wang, and Han. At that moment, only four Seethrough powerhouses were beside Guo, Wang, and Han to protect them. If they were to block this wave of attacks from the demonic cultivators, they might have to pay a considerable price. Most importantly, even if they exerted their full strength, it was hard to ensure that their efforts wouldn¡¯t disturb the work of Guo, Wang, and Han. And that was the truth. As the battle intensified, the resulting shockwaves quickly made the task of Guo, Wang, and Han more challenging. Firstly, the foundations of the array they had laid began to fluctuate violently. Moreover, some of the array¡¯s bases were damaged in the clash. This made Guo, Wang, and Han¡¯s expressions turn ugly. They knew better than anyone that the key to their side¡¯s victory in this battle lay in their hands. If they couldn¡¯t break the protective grand array of the Immortal Sea City quickly, no amount of manpower on their side would make a difference. ¡°We can¡¯t keep up. The speed at which we lay the array foundations cannot outpace their destruction. Unless there¡¯s another array master above Level 7 among us who can help us strengthen the array foundation.¡± At this moment, the array master called Guo Quanfei said with a solemn expression. Hearing his words, the other two fell silent. They agreed with Guo Quanfei¡¯s assessment of the situation. Given the current situation, breaking the Gods and Demons Warfront Array of the Immortal Sea City in a short amount of time seemed nearly impossible. However, finding a Level 7 array master was not an easy task, especially under these circumstances. Even if they wanted to request backup, time was likely not on their side. ¡°Why don¡¯t you let me give it a try?¡± At that moment, a voice suddenly reached their ears. Turning around in surprise, they saw Jiang Chengxuan, who had approached them unnoticed. Jiang Chengxuan said, ¡°In my view, the key to breaking the protective grand array of the Immortal Sea City doesn¡¯t lie in the quantity of array bases but in their quality. If we can refine array bases of sufficient quality during this time, it can compensate for the lack of quantity. What do you think?¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words brought a wry smile to the faces of Guo, Wang, and Han. With their experience, how could they not understand the problem Jiang Chengxuan was pointing out? However, finding someone capable of refining high-quality array bases in such a short period seemed nearly impossible, aside from themselves. And yet, they were already stretched thin, with no spare time to dedicate to refining such high-grade array bases. Chapter 842 - Chapter 842: Soul Devourer Talisman, Joining Forces to Chapter 842: Soul Devourer Talisman, Joining Forces to Break the Array Editor: Henyee Translations At the thought of this, Guo, Wang, and Han could not help but be tempted. They suddenly remembered what Jiang Chengxuan had just said. Could it be that Fellow Daoist Jiang from the Haoran Sect was also¡­? Sensing their thoughts, Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded: ¡°Indeed, like you, I am also a Level 7 array master. May I have the opportunity to try?¡± ¡°As expected¡­¡± Guo, Wang, and Han were shocked. Without hesitation, Guo Quanfei said, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then we would be grateful for Fellow Daoist Jiang s assistance.¡± Clearly, they had no doubts about Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s claim. With Jiang Chengxuan joining them, their efficiency improved significantly. The battle¡¯s impact, which had previously been a significant concern, quickly diminished with his involvement. This development immediately caught the attention of many cultivators, including Tai Cangzi from the Qiankun Hall and others from the demonic path. The demonic cultivators who were originally fighting with the righteous Seethrough cultivators immediately changed their targets and wanted to attack Jiang Chengxuan and the others. Unfortunately, none of the righteous Seethrough cultivators were to be underestimated. Even though they were temporarily outnumbered by the demonic forces, holding them off was still manageable. ¡°This can¡¯t go on!¡± Soon, someone from the demonic path spoke. He waved his hand. In an instant, a purple-black talisman suddenly appeared in his hand. It was a top Level 7 talisman, the Soul Devourer Talisman, specifically designed to target a cultivator¡¯s soul and Primordial Spirit. Even Seethrough powerhouses could fall victim to this talisman if they were not careful. It could be seen that in order to stop Jiang Chengxuan and the others, the demonic path had put in a lot of effort. Upon seeing the Soul Devourer Talisman, Guo Quanfei and the others¡¯ expressions changed drastically. They were well aware of the talisman¡¯s power and knew the danger it posed to their lives if entangled by it. Yet, withdrawing was not an option. Doing so would render all their efforts futile, greatly disadvantaging their assault on the Immortal Sea City. Fortunately, at this critical moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s voice once again reached their ears. ¡°Fellow Daoists, do not worry. Leave this talisman to me to handle. Rest assured, while dealing with other talismans might be troublesome under these circumstances, I have a way to counter those specifically targeting the Primordial Spirit.¡± Upon hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s assurance, Guo Quanfei and the others were momentarily stunned. However, they quickly communicated with him, expressing their concerns, ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang, are you sure you can handle that talisman? If not, we still have time to consider other options. Once the talisman is activated, it might be too late for any other plan.¡± Their words were clearly out of genuine concern. Jiang Chengxuan reassured them with a firm response. ¡°Rest assured, I wouldn¡¯t joke about my own safety. Continue with breaking the array.¡± ¡°All right, we¡¯ll leave it all to you, Fellow Daoist Jiang.¡± As they spoke, the demonic cultivator fully activated the Soul Devourer Talisman. The sky suddenly darkened, and the air was filled with the howls of countless vengeful spirits and shadows darting about. The temperature plummeted, and devil-like whispers started to infiltrate the minds of some cultivators. However, these malevolent whispers targeted not the cultivators at large but specifically Jiang Chengxuan and his team, who were focused on breaking the array. Jiang Chengxuan knew he had to face the talisman¡¯s power alone to provide Guo Quanfei and the others with the conditions necessary for their task. So. He did not evade but charged towards the talisman. BOOM! Instantly, boundless flames surged around him, not ordinary flames but those of the most vigorous and purest Yang energy ¨C the Sun True Fire and Pure Yang True Fire. Chi chi chi! Visible to all, countless vengeful spirits were incinerated by these flames. Inevitably, the demonic whispers, like those of devils, also rushed into Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s consciousness. Any cultivator aware of the talisman¡¯s potency had their expressions change upon witnessing this scene. They did not know how confident Jiang Chengxuan was in doing this. That was definitely not a joking matter. A slight misstep could potentially lead to one¡¯s Primordial Spirit sinking, becoming a puppet under those demonic whispers. This risk applied equally to even the mightiest Seethrough cultivator. Yet, what astonished everyone was that, after the demonic whispers from the Soul Devourer Talisman invaded Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind, he seemed utterly unaffected. The Pure Yang True Fire and Sun True Fire he released became even more domineering and intense. BOOM! In an instant, countless vengeful spirits in the sky were turned to ashes by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s flames, and he himself remained unaffected by the demonic whispers. He then raised his hand to deploy several array flags, which quickly integrated into the most crucial points of the array bases. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! At that moment, the efforts of Guo Quanfei and the others to break the array had reached its final stage. Seeing the array flags deployed by Jiang Chengxuan, their faces revealed a hint of pleasant surprise. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s move was crucial. Almost instantly, they too released dozens to hundreds of array flags, which fell into several other array bases in succession. BOOM! Suddenly, the already trembling protective grand array of the Immortal Sea City shook even more violently. This time, the shaking of the city¡¯ s protective grand array was more intense than before, with the array¡¯s light beginning to dim at a visible rate. And at this critical moment, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly threw out several materials. These materials quickly melted, decomposed, and then recombined in the air, eventually forming nine array flags. There was a whoosh. They embedded directly into the weakest parts of the grand array. Chapter 843 - Chapter 843: Facing Two Alone, Overwhelming Victory Chapter 843: Facing Two Alone, Overwhelming Victory Editor: Henyee Translations Boom! Boom! Boom! Suddenly, a series of intense explosions erupted at the very heart of the Immortal Sea City¡¯s grand array. For a moment, the entire array¡¯s light violently flashed before bursting apart with a loud bang. The demonic cultivators, witnessing this scene, saw their expressions change drastically in an instant. On the other hand, Jiang Chengxuan and his righteous peers burst into triumphant laughter. ¡°This time, we will ensure the complete obliteration of you demonic cultivators!¡± As they spoke, the onslaught from the righteous cultivators became even more fierce. Demon Lord Half Face, Divine Lord Black and White, and Divine Lord The Netherworld, among others, saw their expressions turn exceedingly grim. They hadn¡¯t anticipated their protective grand array would be breached so effortlessly. Frustrated and angered by this unexpected turn of events, their attacks grew more powerful. This development spelled trouble for Elder Yuan Feng and Elder Chi Yan, who were already struggling. Knowing well that Divine Lord Black and White and Divine Lord The Netherworld stood at the pinnacle of the Seethrough stage, facing them was a daunting task for any other cultivator at the same level, save for a Dao Integration Saint. Just as the pressure on Elder Yuan Feng and Elder Chi Yan intensified, a figure suddenly appeared beside them. ¡°Senior Brothers, go deal with the others. Leave these two to me.¡± It was Jiang Chengxuan. He hadn¡¯t forgotten that these two were among those responsible for grievously injuring his senior brother Zhao Tianfan, and effectively ending his cultivation journey. Like Tai Cangzi, they were targets of his vengeance. While he needed to be cautious in dealing with Tai Cangzi, there was no need to hold back against these two. Elder Yuan Feng and Elder Chi Yan were surprised by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s sudden appearance. While shocked, they were also somewhat concerned. ¡°Junior brother Jiang, these two are the strongest among us. Are you sure you can handle them alone?¡± Before arriving, they had received instructions from their sect leader, Xue Ping. While officially, the plan was to follow their lead along with the others, the real directive was to defer to Jiang Chengxuan. No one understood better than Xue Ping just how formidable Jiang Chengxuan had become. He was to be the hidden hand guiding their actions. With him at the helm, no one below the Dao Integration Realm could pose a threat to the members of the Haoran Sect. For this reason, both Elder Yuan Feng and Elder Chi Yan treated Jiang Chengxuan with great courtesy and respect, even in this critical moment, they did not outright reject his offer. Jiang Chengxuan fully understood that their concern was born out of care for him. Thus, without offering any rebuttal, he simply reassured them with a smile. ¡°Rest assured, if I weren¡¯t confident in handling them, do you really think I would recklessly seek death?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Elder Yuan Feng and Elder Chi Yan exchanged a glance before silently nodding in agreement. After another clash with Divine Lord Black and White and Divine Lord The Netherworld, they promptly withdrew from the battlefield. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s sword light dramatically expanded in the pupils of Divine Lord Black and White and Divine Lord The Netherworld. ¡°Today, I will avenge my senior brother¡¯s broken cultivation path with your lives,¡± JiangChengxuan declared. With that, the sword light suddenly enlarged infinitely. In that, Divine Lord Black and White and Divine Lord The Netherworld saw the changes in all things. The decay of trees, the desolation of lands, and the engulfing flames, all heralded the dreadful power of his strike. ¡°Damn it!¡± Both Divine Lord Black and White and Divine Lord The Netherworld¡¯s expressions shifted dramatically, unprepared for such a formidable attack from Jiang Chengxuan. However, wasn¡¯t Jiang Chengxuan too naive to think that this strike alone could kill the two of them? Divine Lord Black and White unleashed his famed technique, the Black and White Wheel of Life and Death, while Divine Lord The Netherworld summoned his Netherworld Hell Path, instantly filling the air with a rapid swirl of life and death essence, accompanied by howling netherworld winds. Beneath Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s feet, a sinister path appeared, as if leading to the point of no return, accompanied by mournful ghostly winds, as if a real Netherworld Path had opened before him. In response, Jiang Chengxuan merely smiled coldly. The next moment, his aura erupted, sending out myriad rays of dazzling light. The brilliant sword light descending from the heavens cut through all darkness, transforming all negative energies into nothingness. The Netherworld Path beneath his feet trembled and cracked, ultimately shattering into pieces with a thunderous roar. At the same time. The Black and White Wheel of Life and Death unleashed by Divine Lord Black and White collided head-on with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s domain. Instantly, the black and white against Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s multicolored radiance created a stark contrast. The black and white colors were steadily eroded, eventually disappearing without a trace. ¡°How¡­¡± Both Divine Lord Black and White and Divine Lord The Netherworld¡¯s pupils constricted in shock. They could hardly believe that Jiang Chengxuan possessed such extraordinary power that defied their understanding. Being at the pinnacle of the Seethrough stage, they considered themselves nearly unbeatable, with few equals under Dao Integration Realm. A battle with them would at best result in a stalemate for most. Yet, Jiang Chengxuan not only overpowered them but did so while engaging both simultaneously. This unexpected turn of events drew the attention of many onlookers, who were equally astounded by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s formidable prowess. Among the observers, Tai Cangzi from the Qiankun Hall had the most significant reaction. His expression darkened instantly. He had underestimated Jiang Chengxuan, dismissing him as merely lucky. However, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s talent and potential appeared to rival, if not surpass, his own, a reality Tai Cangzi found difficult to accept. Jiang Chengxuan, however, paid no heed to the reactions of Tai Cangzi or the others. Even if he had noticed, it wouldn¡¯t have mattered to him. His focus was entirely on defeating Divine Lord Black and White and Divine Lord The Netherworld. Chapter 844 - Chapter 844: Why Wont You Save the Cultivators of Chapter 844: Why Won¡¯t You Save the Cultivators of Qiankun Hall? Editor: Henyee Translations Boom, boom, boom! The battle between Jiang Chengxuan and the two divine lords, Black and White and The Netherworld, had escalated to an intense climax. Shockwaves from their confrontation spread far and wide, inadvertently turning many demonic cultivators caught in the aftermath into dust. Both Divine Lord Black and White and Divine Lord The Netherworld were increasingly alarmed as the fight progressed. The pressure on them mounted significantly. How could Jiang Chengxuan be so powerful? What kind of cultivation technique had he practiced? Boom! Just as this thought crossed their minds, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly materialized before them. Crash! The Five Elements Diagram in front of him transformed into Deep Earth Halberd, which he swung fiercely at them. BANG! A muffled sound erupted as the domains of both divine lords shattered instantly under the force of the halberd. A terrifying power passed through the Deep Earth Halberd and entered their bodies, causing them to explode into a bloody mist. ¡°Die!¡± Without hesitation, a five-colored divine light emerged behind Jiang Chengxuan, sweeping over the area where the divine lords had turned into blood mist. There was a buzz. Their reconstituting bodies froze mid-air. At that moment, a five-colored sword aura descended from the sky once more. Divine Lord Black and White and Divine Lord The Netherworld shouted in horror. ¡°No!¡± Slash! In an instant, their presence vanished without a trace. Divine Lord Black and White, Divine Lord The Netherworld, had fallen! This scene shocked everyone present. No one could have imagined that beings who stood at the pinnacle of the Seethrough stage could be so easily slain. What realm was Jiang Chengxuan in? Had he reached Dao Integration Realm? This thought barely emerged in the minds of the onlookers before they dismissed it. If Jiang Chengxuan were a Dao Integration Saint, breaking through the grand array would not have been as challenging as it appeared. Likely, a mere flick of his finger would have sufficed to shatter the protective grand array. The only explanation was that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s comprehension of the rules he had mastered far exceeded everyone else¡¯s understanding. Boom! At the same time. On the other side, Shen Ruyan also unleashed her formidable combat power. In an instant, two Seethrough stage demonic cultivators facing her were reduced to ashes by her thunderous attack, securing a significant advantage for the righteous side. However, just then, an immensely oppressive force suddenly emanated from within the Immortal Sea City. Everyone who felt this pressure was shocked. ¡°Could this terrifying aura be¡­?¡± All eyes narrowed in alarm, including Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s and Shen Ruyan¡¯s, as they sensed the grave situation. They were certain that the source of this dreadful aura could only be a Dao Integration Saint from the city. Crash! Suddenly, numerous tendrils appeared out of nowhere in the sky. In moments, many righteous cultivators were impaled by these tendrils, with dozens perishing instantly. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes narrowed. Because at this moment, the tentacle¡¯s target was surprisingly the Seethrough cultivators. ¡°Damn it!¡± The faces of all Seethrough righteous cultivators turned pale. Facing these swiftly attacking tendrils, they were almost unable to resist. Several were directly torn apart, meeting their end without a chance to fight back. Only veterans like Elder Yuan Feng and Elder Chi Yan had the slightest capability to resist, though barely enough to avoid instant death. Crackle! Suddenly, a bolt of lightning blasted the incoming tendrils hundreds of miles away. Divine Lord Frostblade looked somewhat pale but grateful as she turned to Shen Ruyan. ¡°Thank you for your help just now, Junior Sister Shen. Shen Ruyan, however, shook her head. ¡°There¡¯s no need for formalities, Senior Sister Frostblade. You and Senior Sister Yue must be careful. I suspect this was just a probing attack from the enemy.¡± Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Indeed. As Shen Ruyan¡¯s warning came to pass, an even more intense barrage of tendrils swept towards them. This time, the speed and power of the tendrils significantly exceeded the previous attack, making it nearly impossible for even seasoned cultivators like Elder Yuan Feng and Elder Chi Yan to evade. Fortunately, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan faced this escalated attack without much difficulty, rescuing all the Seethrough cultivators apart from the ones from Qiankun Hall. This made the expressions of the cultivators from the Qiankun Hall turn extremely ugly. Especially Tai Cangzi, his eyes flickered with an extremely cold light. Yet, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan seemed as if they hadn¡¯t noticed. They continued their efforts against the subsequent wave of tendrils, saving all other cultivators while those from Qiankun Hall, aside from Tai Cangzi and three other Seethrough powerhouses, suffered heavy casualties. Faced with this grim outcome, Yun Zhenzi, a cultivator standing beside Tai Cangzi, angrily questioned. ¡°Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, what do you mean by that? You clearly have the ability, so why didn¡¯t you save the cultivators of our Qiankun Hall?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could have ignored such questions. However, Jiang Chengxuan still gave an answer. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but there are too many tentacles. With my and my Dao companion¡¯s ability, this is all we can do. As for you guys, I¡¯m afraid you have to fend for yourself. ¡°You¡­¡± Yun Zhenzi was furious. It was clear to Yun Zhenzi that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words were mere excuses. The ease of their actions spoke otherwise. If they truly were at their limit, they wouldn¡¯t have managed to save anyone else. Despite his internal outrage, Yun Zhenzi found himself without a means to refute, as it was ultimately Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s prerogative on how to act. Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! At that moment, an even denser, more ferocious, and powerful wave of tendrils came crashing towards them, surpassing the previous assaults in intensity. BOOM! in response, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan expanded their domains, encompassing and protecting all present, excluding those from Qiankun Hall. Chapter 845 - Chapter 845: Helplessness, Fall of Tai Cangzi Chapter 845: Helplessness, Fall of Tai Cangzi Editor: Henyee Translations Boom! Boom! The area resonated with terrifying explosions, stronger than before, causing even the domains of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to shake slightly. Everyone inside could clearly see that Tai Cangzi and his companions from Qiankun Hall were in a dire situation. However, no one offered help, fully aware of the strained relationship between Jiang Chengxuan and Tai Cangzi. Expecting Jiang Chengxuan to intervene would be akin to morally coercing him, which he was clearly not inclined to succumb to. This was evident from his previous exchange with Yun Zhenzi. Jiang Chengxuan seemed indifferent, if not hopeful, for the demise of Tai Cangzi and his followers under the assault of the tendrils. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± Suddenly, a female cultivator from Qiankun Hall was impaled by the tendrils, her face contorted in horror and desperation as she cried out to Tai Cangzi for help. ¡°Holy Son, save me!¡± BOOM! However, before Tai Cangzi could react, her body disintegrated into nothingness in the air. This grim scene darkened the expressions of Tai Cangzi and Yun Zhenzi, their eyes filled with anger and coldness towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. However, the couple remained unfazed. Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª Once again, more powerful tendrils emerged from the Immortal Sea City, their aura noticeably stronger than before, instilling fear even in Tai Cangzi¡¯s group. ¡°Are you truly going to stand by and watch us die?¡± Yun Zhenzi, unwilling to give up, shouted once more towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Yet, the response remained the same, which was an apology for their inability to help, suggesting that they seek assistance from their ¡°Holy Son¡± instead. This response only fueled Yun Zhenzi and his companions¡¯ anger. Had their Holy Son possessed the ability to intervene, he would have done so much earlier rather than wait until now. As the tendrils drew closer, Yun Zhenzi and the others couldn¡¯t hide the fear creeping into their expressions, realizing they couldn¡¯t withstand this wave of attack. Not even their Holy Son, Tai Cangzi, could resist. Boom, boom, boom! Ultimately, Yun Zhenzi and the others were engulfed by the tendrils. Once the tendrils receded, all that remained was Tai Cangzi, barely clinging to life, while Yun Zhenzi and his companions had all perished. This shocking development left everyone present deeply unsettled. Swoosh! At that critical moment, Tai Cangzi, who had been at the scene, suddenly made a move towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. This unexpected action caused a swift change in the expressions of the other cultivators. What was Tai Cangzi attempting to do? Could it be that he wanted to¡­? It became apparent to everyone almost instantly. Tai Cangzi was trying to redirect the tendrils¡¯ focus onto Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, putting them in a position where they would have to choose whether to intervene. Tai Cangzi¡¯s maneuver was indeed ruthless, catching even Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan off guard. However, a cold gleam quickly passed through Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. He had been lacking a legitimate reason to confront Tai Cangzi directly. Now that Tai Cangzi had presented himself, it would be a missed opportunity not to act. With this in mind, a cold smile briefly appeared on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s lips. The next moment, a display of green, red, yellow, white, and blue radiance emerged behind him, emitting a terrifying aura that slowly spread from his being. Everyone present sensed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s reaction and was taken aback. What was Jiang Chengxuan planning to do? Just as this thought crossed their minds, the five-colored divine light emitted by Jiang Chengxuan swept past Tai Cangzi. Immediately after, a green saber light suddenly appeared in the air. The Azure Emperor¡¯s Heaven Slaying Saber. There was a whoosh. The saber beam slashed at Tai Cangzi¡¯s body, sending him flying tens of thousands of kilometers. Most importantly, Tai Cangzi was flying in the direction of the Immortal Sea City. Coincidentally, at that moment, countless tendrils were emerging in the direction of the city, quickly sweeping towards Tai Cangzi. ¡°Jiang Chengxuan, you¡­¡± Tai Cangzi was furious, his eyes wide with rage. He had never anticipated that Jiang Chengxuan would counter his maneuver in such a manner. Did Jiang Chengxuan not fear the repercussions from his sect for such an act? Tai Cangzi was well aware of how much his sect valued him. It seemed to him that Jiang Chengxuan was intent on mutual destruction. Indeed. In Tai Cangzi¡¯s view, once his sect learned the truth and investigated the matter, they would certainly not spare Jiang Chengxuan, regardless of his status as a direct disciple of a Dao Integration Saint from the Haoran Sect. Yet, Jiang Chengxuan still chose to do this. ¡°The Qiankun Hall will never let¡­¡± Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª Before Tai Cangzi could finish his statement, he was engulfed by the tendrils. A chill went through everyone¡¯s heart. The Holy Son of Qiankun Hall, hailed as the most likely to ascend, had fallen just like that. They could already envision the fury that Qiankun Hall would unleash in response. Sure enough. Tai Cangzi¡¯s death was not directly caused by Jiang Chengxuan. However, if one were to delve deeper, Jiang Chengxuan played a crucial role in the outcome, especially with the final blow that sent Tai Cangzi flying into the tendrils¡¯ path, indirectly leading to his demise. Many couldn¡¯t help but worry for Jiang Chengxuan, including Elder Yuan Feng, Elder Chi Yan, Divine Lord Frostblade, and Yue Chanjuan. As for Jiang Chengxuan himself, he seemed unconcerned about the repercussions of his actions. He suddenly channeled his cultivation technique with great vigor. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! At that moment, the domain he released expanded even further than before. Chapter 846 - Chapter 846: Dao Integration Saints Coercion, Jiang Chapter 846: Dao Integration Saint¡¯s Coercion, Jiang Chengxuan Decisively Rejected Editor: Henyee Translations Boom! Boom! Boom! The tendrils¡¯ impact on Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s domain only caused ripples to spread, without inflicting any substantial damage. This display of strength left onlookers in awe. How strong was this couple? Despite Tai Cangzi¡¯s formidable abilities, even he couldn¡¯t withstand the tendrils¡¯ assault, yet Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan seemed to handle it with ease. As the tendrils prepared for another wave of attacks, a thunderous roar suddenly emanated from the distance. ¡°Beast, how dare you!¡± Boom! With the shout, an overwhelmingly powerful aura surged from afar. Everyone present, including Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, felt a chill run down their spine at the might of this presence. ¡°It¡¯s a Dao Integration Saint!¡± This thought crossed everyone¡¯s mind, and many faces lit up with relief and joy. The situation had been dire, with even Tai Cangzi falling victim to the tendrils. If not for Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s intervention, it was likely they would have all perished. This was something that the righteous sects had never expected. BOOM! As a majestic figure descended, everyone could see it was a middle-aged man dressed in dark robes. Judging from his attire, he was a Dao Integration Saint from the Divine Shadow Gate. Elder Yuan Feng, Elder Chi Yan, Divine Lord Frostblade, and Yue Chanjuan all breathed sighs of relief, thankful that the newcomer wasn¡¯t from Qiankun Hall. Otherwise, things might really¡­ However, just as they felt relieved, an angry shout came from even further away, ¡°Who dares to kill my Qiankun Hall¡¯s Holy Son? Show yourself!¡± The expressions of Elder Yuan Feng, Divine Lord Frostblade, and the others changed drastically. ¡°Oh no! That¡¯s the Dao Integration Saint from Qiankun Hall!¡± In an instant, their hearts sank. Soon, the Dao Integration Saint from the Qiankun Hall arrived in front of everyone. It was an old man with a long beard and white eyebrows. He had an expression as dark as could be, his brows even harboring traces of murderous intent. Upon his arrival, unlike the Dao Integration Saint from the Divine Shadow Gate who began to address the tendrils¡¯ source, his gaze turned coldly towards the assembled cultivators. ¡°Tell me, who killed the Holy Son of our Qiankun Hall? I will definitely burn his bones and scatter his ashes today!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, everyone present could not help but feel an extremely great pressure. Some people present were already trying their best to hide it. However, there were still a few people who turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan and the others. How could this escape the attention of the white-browed old man? Almost immediately, the old man with white eyebrows suddenly turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Kid, are you related to the death of our sect¡¯s Holy Son?¡± The old man¡¯s aura became terrifyingly oppressive, causing the bones of those present to creak under the weight of his presence, and some with lower cultivation even started bleeding from their mouths. However, the Dao Integration Saint of the Qiankun Hall did not care at all. His gaze was still fixed on Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan did not react much to this. He slowly looked up at the white-browed old man and said in an extremely calm tone, ¡°I didn¡¯t kill your Holy Son. The real cause of his death was the owner of the tentacle. If you really want to avenge your Holy Son, go and deal with the owner of the tentacle with that senior from the Divine Shadow Gate.¡± This unexpectedly composed response from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯ to a Dao Integration Saint took everyone by surprise. The old man¡¯s eyes narrowed, a flicker of ice crossing his face. ¡°Is that so? Yet, why do I feel that you indeed have a connection to my Holy Son¡¯s demise? How about you swear a heavenly oath that you had nothing to do with my Holy Son¡¯s death? How about that?¡± he proposed. Elder Yuan Feng, Divine Lord Frostblade, and others looked visibly troubled upon hearing this. They were acutely aware that if the matter was scrutinized, Tai Cangzi¡¯s death did have some indirect link to Jiang Chengxuan. If he really did as the white-browed old man said and made the so-called Heavenly Oath, it would definitely bring great obstruction to his future cultivation. In fact, it was not impossible to cut off his future cultivation path. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression turned grim. He fixed his gaze on the white-browed elder and coldly retorted, ¡°And what if I refuse?¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± The elder¡¯s eyes narrowed sharply. Everyone else at the scene felt anxious for Jiang Chengxuan. They were taken aback that he dared to speak in such a manner to a venerable Dao Integration Saint. This was not merely arrogance but outright disrespect towards a Dao Integration Saint. Under such circumstances, if the Dao Integration Saint decided to strike him down, no one could protest. After all, it was Jiang Chengxuan who showed disrespect first. ¡°What if I insist you take an oath?¡± The aura around the white-browed elder became dangerously intense, darkening the skies around them. The terrifying pressure fell directly on Jiang Chengxuan, as if trying to crush him. Yet, Jiang Chengxuan did not cower. Instead, he stood even straighter, meeting the elder¡¯s gaze with calmness and stated, ¡°I said no, and that means no. Are you intending to coerce me, elder?¡± BOOM! As he finished speaking, a wave of energy burst forth from behind Jiang Chengxuan, countering the elder¡¯s oppressive aura. Witnessing this, the elder¡¯s eyes glinted with even more intense coldness. He declared, ¡°I now suspect your involvement in my Holy Son¡¯s death. Since you refuse to comply with my demands, prepare to join my Holy Son in death!¡± Chapter 847 - Chapter 847: Fighting Dao Integration Saint Chapter 847: Fighting Dao Integration Saint Editor: Henyee Translations As the elder¡¯s terrifying pressure bore down without restraint, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes flashed with a cold light. Behind him, a radiance of five colors burst forth, instantly forming a column of multicolored light that collided with the onslaught, causing the very void around them to ripple and warp. The fierce shockwave swept across tens of thousands of miles. Thump, thump, thump! Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure was forced back through the air, his footsteps creating waves of energy with each retreat. He felt his blood boiling and his Dharmic power surging chaotically within him. However, the protective glow of five colors around him and his Five Elements domain did not collapse, astonishing everyone present. What was happening? Jiang Chengxuan had just withstood the full brunt of a Dao Integration Saint¡¯s oppressive force head-on. To the onlookers, this seemed almost unfathomable. One had to know that the difference between Void Returning and Dao Integration wasn¡¯t minor. It was exponentially vast, far greater than the difference between the Celestial Radiance stage and Seethrough stage. Normally, even a hint of a Dao Integration Saint¡¯s pressure would be unbearable for a Void Returning cultivator, yet Jiang Chengxuan not only withstood it but emerged unscathed, appearing only slightly disheveled. The white-browed elder, too, was taken aback by this turn of events, his eyes flashing with surprise. However, his surprise quickly turned to killing intent. Indeed. He hadn¡¯t expected Jiang Chengxuan to block his full-powered assault. But this only solidified his resolve that Jiang Chengxuan could not be allowed to live. At the Seethrough stage, Jiang already possessed such formidable strength, in the future, once he broke through to Dao Integration, how could he be his match? As a Dao Integration Saint, no one knew better than the white-browed elder. He knew that the deeper one¡¯s foundation at the Seethrough stage, the more profound the Dao they could comprehend upon reaching Dao Integration, resulting in even greater strength. As he pondered, a wisp of sword qi suddenly appeared between the brows of the white-browed old man. The sword qi, invisible and carrying the essence of certain rules, emerged from the elder¡¯s brow. Such an attack would be nearly impossible for an ordinary Seethrough cultivator to detect, let alone counter. ¡°Be careful, husband!¡± While others might not notice such an attack, Shen Ruyan and Jiang Chengxuan were acutely aware. Following Shen Ruyan¡¯s warning, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s intrinsic spiritual treasure, the Five Elements Diagram, suddenly appeared in front of him, ready to face the elder¡¯s strike. Rustle¡ª As the Five Elements Diagram spun, it transformed into a massive green flag, which fluttered loudly. In an instant, endless green light burst forth, manifesting as towering trees and vast forests. Rumble! Simultaneously, the strand of sword qi rushed into the forest created by the green flag, causing numerous giant trees to collapse and turning swathes of flora into dust. However, some trees remained standing, exuding an eternal aura. ¡°Hm? What¡¯s this?¡± The white-browed old man¡¯s eyes suddenly focused. In the next moment, he snorted. ¡°I want to see how long you can last!¡± With that, dozens more strands of sword qi streaked from his brow, each seemingly stronger than the last. The situation grew tense as everyone realized the gravity of what was happening. Elder Yuanfeng, Elder Chi Yan, and even Divine Lord Frostblade and Yue Chanjuan could not help but say to Saint Skywhite, ¡°Saint Skywhite, by acting against our Haoran Sect cultivators so brazenly, aren¡¯t you worried about explaining yourself to our sect afterward?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Upon hearing this, Saint Skywhite¡¯s eyes sharpened, and he responded with disdain, ¡°And who are you to threaten me?¡± BOOM! As soon as he finished speaking, an extremely terrifying pressure instantly enveloped Elder Yuan Feng and the others. Even if Elder Yuan Feng and the others did not die, they would probably be severely injured. They had never anticipated a Dao Integration Saint would so readily strike at their juniors, showing no regard for decorum. Moreover, did he not understand the situation now? Who was the enemy that needed to be dealt with first? Just as Saint Skywhite oppressive force was about to hit, thunder suddenly cracked through the void. Rumble! In an instant, the descending pressure was obliterated. ¡°Huh?¡± At this moment, Saint Skywhite could not help but reveal a surprised expression. Soon, his expression darkened. He hadn¡¯t expected Shen Ruyan, a junior from the Thunderclap Valley, to neutralize his attack so effortlessly. Was he, Saint Skywhite, someone to be trifled with by just anyone? In the next moment, he held nothing back. Concentrating a beam of red and white light in his palm, he launched it directly at Shen Ruyan. ¡°Be careful!¡± At this moment, everyone¡¯s faces drastically changed, especially Elder Yuan Feng and Divine Lord Frostblade, whose hearts leaped into their throats. ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± However, at that moment, a series of explosive sounds emanated from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s direction. Then, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure burst forth from the explosions. Despite some large and small wounds on his body, the aura surrounding him was now even more formidable and terrifying. Boom! The green flag in his hand suddenly transformed into the Deep Earth Halberd. Buzz, buzz, buzz! A five-colored halo of light erupted on the halberd, unleashing an immensely terrifying aura that even Saint Skywhite, as a Dao Integration Saint, couldn¡¯t help but take notice of. ¡°This is?¡± He was shocked internally, but his actions didn¡¯t halt for a moment. A beam of red and white light streaked out from his palm once again. However, this time, the red and white light wasn¡¯t aimed at Shen Ruyan but Jiang Chengxuan instead. ¡°Break!¡± Five Elements Annihilation Divine Light! Rumble! A horrendous explosion occurred, rapidly spreading in all directions from the point of their clash. Amidst this explosion, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s wounded figure burst forth. Before the red and white light could reach Shen Ruyan, his halberd deflected it, sending it soaring into the sky.. Chapter 848 - Chapter 848: Forcing Saint Skywhite to Enter the Chapter 848: Forcing Saint Skywhite to Enter the Battlefield, Terrifying Thunder Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°What?¡± This scene once again shocked everyone present. This wasn¡¯t like before. This time, Jiang Chengxuan had directly and completely crushed the attack of a Dao Integration Saint. To those Void Returning cultivators observing, this was almost unthinkable. Even though Jiang Chengxuan seemed to have sustained serious injuries, his actions vastly overshadowed any harm he suffered. Saint Skywhite was equally incredulous. He was certain he hadn¡¯t held back in his attack, yet this kid had¡­ Unconsciously, the murderous intent in Saint Skywhite¡¯s heart intensified. Just as he was about to attack Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan again, a loud boom suddenly emanated from the direction of the Immortal Sea City. Following that, the figure of the Dao Integration Saint from the Divine Shadow Gate was seen stumbling out in a somewhat disheveled state. He angrily glared at Saint Skywhite and rebuked, ¡°Skywhite, what are you even doing? Don¡¯t you know what¡¯s most important right now? Hurry up and join me in fighting against that creature from the Abyssal Demons!¡± ¡°Abyssal Demons?¡± Hearing this name, everyone, including Saint Skywhite, reacted strongly. They all knew that the so-called Abyssal Demons were forbidden beings from the Demon Realm, lacking intelligence and acting purely on instinct or their master¡¯s command. Born with a fixed level, their strength generally surpassed cultivators of the same level and they possessed a difficult-to-kill trait. Only beings one or even two levels higher had the capability to completely annihilate them. Otherwise, managing even a draw against such creatures was considered an achievement. Unsurprisingly, the situation faced by the Dao Integration Saint from the Divine Shadow Gate, known as Saint Sun and Moon, seemed dire, which explained his impatience with Saint Skywhite. Look at what Saint Skywhite had been doing instead of joining forces against the Abyssal Demons. He had been fixating all his energy on younger cultivators. Sure enough. The death of your Holy Son was significant, but was it more crucial than the situation at hand?¡± Saint Skywhite was visibly irked by Saint Sun and Moon¡¯s words, his complexion fluctuating between shades of anger and pallor. Eventually, with gritted teeth, he responded to Saint Sun and Moon, ¡°Please, Saint Sun and Moon, help hold off that Abyssal Demon a bit longer. Once I¡¯ve dealt with these juniors, I¡¯ll join you in battling that creature. After speaking, he turned his attention back to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. However, this only ignited a spark of anger in Saint Sun and Moon¡¯s eyes. ¡°If you have no shame, then don¡¯t blame me for being impolite.¡± With that thought, Saint Sun and Moon¡¯s figure flashed, positioning himself beside Saint Skywhite in an instant. Whoosh whoosh whoosh¡ª At the same time. From the direction of the Immortal Sea City, massive tendrils shot directly towards Saint Sun and Moon and Saint Skywhite. Seeing this, Saint Skywhite, who was about to unleash his full power on Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, abruptly changed his expression and angrily exclaimed, ¡°Saint Sun and Moon, what is the meaning of this?¡± Saint Sun and Moon merely scoffed, ¡°What¡¯s the meaning? It¡¯s clear. If you think you can stand aside and engage in meaningless actions, think again.¡± ¡°You¡­¡± Saint Skywhite was infuriated, having not anticipated such a move from Saint Sun and Moon. Now, even if he wanted to ignore the Abyssal Demon temporarily, it was impossible. With no choice left, Saint Skywhite joined Saint Sun and Moon in resisting the Abyssal Demons. This development significantly relieved Elder Yuan Feng, Elder Chi Yan, Divine Lord Frostblade, Yue Chanjuan, and others on the scene. As long as Saint Skywhite was preoccupied, he wouldn¡¯t have time to target Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Once their sect¡¯s Dao Integration Saint arrived, even if Saint Skywhite had the time, he wouldn¡¯t be able to act against them any longer. Saint Skywhite was well aware of this and harbored extreme resentment towards Saint Sun and Moon for dragging him into the battlefield. Boom, boom, boom! At that moment, a series of terrifying explosions erupted from the direction of the Immortal Sea City. It was evident that the void itself was torn apart, leaving behind dark fissures at the center of the fierce battle. Considering the robustness of the Celestial Floodgate Realm¡¯s space, one could imagine how intense the battle between the two sides was. -It won¡¯t work, Saint Sun and Moon. With our strength, we can only manage to restrain this creature at best. Defeating or annihilating it is simply out of the question,¡± Saint Skywhite suddenly said, turning to Saint Sun and Moon after some time, his voice grave. Saint Sun and Moon nodded in agreement. ¡°I¡¯m aware of that. From the beginning, I never expected us to kill this creature. Our goal was merely to hold it back.¡± ¡°Ah, you mean¡­?¡± Saint Skywhite seemed to realize something, his expression shifting slightly. Just then, an immensely terrifying bolt of lightning flashed from afar. By the time everyone grasped what had happened, endless bolts of lightning had already struck the Abyssal Demon within the Immortal Sea City. ROAR! For the first time, the Abyssal Demon let out a roar of pain and terror. Saint Skywhite¡¯s pupils dilated, and he couldn¡¯t help but exclaim, ¡°Inverted Heaven and Earth Annihilation Divine Thunder! Rumble! As he spoke, deafening thunder roars akin to the end of the world erupted once again towards the Immortal Sea City. Everyone watched in shock, their eyes wide open. Even Saint Skywhite and Saint Sun and Moon looked incredulous. At that moment, the Abyssal Demon, which had been giving them a tough fight and even putting them at a disadvantage, was now obliterated under the relentless barrage of lightning, leaving not a trace of its existence behind. Such strength, such divine power, filled everyone with dread. A trace of cold sweat appeared on Saint Skywhite¡¯s forehead for no reason.. Chapter 849 - Chapter 849: Yun Yizhen Takes Action, 30,000 Years of Cultivation Gone Chapter 849: Yun Yizhen Takes Action, 30,000 Years of Cultivation Gone Editor: Henyee Translations At that moment, Saint Skywhite recognized the identity of the newcomer. It was none other than the current master of Thunderclap Valley, Yun Yizhen, hailed as the strongest valley master in its history and highly likely to ascend to Mahayana. Facing such a person, even he, Saint Skywhite, who was also a Dao Integration Saint, did not have any confidence. Just like the Abyssal Demon just now. If Yun Yizhen really wanted to do something to him, he would not be able to resist at all. Swoosh! With a flash, Yun Yizhen appeared before everyone. Shen Ruyan immediately approached and respectfully called out ¡°Shifu,¡± while Jiang Chengxuan greeted him with great respect as ¡°Martial Uncle Yun.¡± Yun Yizhen smiled and nodded at the two of them. However, upon noticing the condition of Jiang Chengxuan, his brows furrowed slightly. ¡°Martial Nephew Jiang, what happened to you? These injuries don¡¯t seem to be caused by that Abyssal Demon, do they?¡± His question immediately made Saint Skywhite¡¯s heart skip a beat. However, before he could react, Shen Ruyan, who was beside Jiang Chengxuan, said to Yun Yizhen, ¡°Shifu, the injuries on my husband¡¯s body were all caused by the Saint of the Qiankun Hall.¡± As she spoke, she told Yun Yizhen everything. ¡°Oh no!¡± In an instant, Saint Skywhite, who was on the other side, exclaimed inwardly. As expected. Yun Yizhen¡¯s originally calm face turned frosty as he shifted his gaze towards Saint Skywhite. ¡°Saint Skywhite, you¡¯ve really outdone yourself. Sent to aid, not only did you fail to confront the Abyssal Demon first, but you also targeted the younger generation.¡± Saint Skywhite¡¯s forehead immediately broke out in cold sweat as he hurriedly tried to explain, ¡°Valley Master Yun, this is all a misunderstanding. It¡¯s not as you think. In a moment of desperation, I lost control of my emotions, leading to¡­¡± Boom! Suddenly, a bolt of lightning streaked across the sky, heading straight for Saint Skywhite. Clearly, Yun Yizhen had no interest in hearing the other¡¯s excuses and chose to take action directly. In that instant, Saint Skywhite felt disaster was imminent. Facing the sudden lightning strike, he was completely powerless to resist and could only shout in terror, ¡°Valley Master Yun, you can¡¯t kill me! I am a member of the Righteous Alliance. If you kill me, you won¡¯t be able to explain yourself to the Alliance!¡± ¡°Oh, daring to use the Alliance to pressure me?¡± The cold light in Yun Yizhen¡¯s eyes intensified. The descending lightning, instead of diminishing, grew even more terrifying. Saint Skywhite felt a chill run down his spine, realizing that anything he said now would be futile. With no other option, he gritted his teeth and conjured a dark-hued disc. As soon as it appeared, it emitted a powerful aura. Yun Yizhen¡¯s gaze momentarily sharpened. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to possess a Heaven-connecting Spiritual Treasure. But do you think that with a Heaven-connecting Spiritual Treasure by your side, you can block my attack?¡± Rumble! The lightning in the sky multiplied exponentially, from one to two, then four, eight, sixteen, until it became countless. The thunderous roars that followed were continuous, overwhelming everyone present who couldn¡¯t even begin to count how many bolts there were. Soon, the disc that Saint Skywhite had conjured dimmed rapidly before flying back into his forehead. ¡°Arghh!¡± At the same time. Saint Skywhite spat out a mouthful of blood, his aura plummeting drastically in an instant. His face turned pale as he looked at Yun Yizhen with eyes filled with terror. He was well aware that if Yun Yizhen wished to kill him, it would require no effort at all. Even with a Heaven-connecting Spiritual Treasure, which surpassed ordinary Spiritual Treasures, by his side, it would be of no use against Yun Yizhen¡¯s might. Indeed. Yun Yizhen raised his hand and pressed it down. Boom! In a flash, a blood-red bolt of lightning struck Saint Skywhite, disintegrating his body into pieces. When Saint Skywhite reconstituted his body elsewhere, his aura had plummeted yet again. At this moment, his heart was filled with terror and regret. Had he known this would be the outcome, he would never have attacked Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, no matter the circumstance. Not only had he tarnished his reputation by bullying those younger and weaker than himself, but as a Dao Integration Saint, his attack on the younger cultivators hadn¡¯t yielded any worthwhile results. Now, he was being openly chastised by Yun Yizhen, without any room for retort. ¡°In consideration of your efforts against the Abyssal Demon just now, I will spare your life today,¡± Yun Yizhen¡¯s voice slowly resonated. ¡°However, while death can be avoided, punishment cannot be escaped. As a Dao Integration Saint, to act against my disciples and engage in such bullying, I shall erase thirty thousand years of your cultivation as punishment.¡± With that, Yun Yizhen reached out and grasped, pulling three strands of white qi from Saint Skywhite¡¯s body, which then absorbed into his palm. Saint Skywhite¡¯s complexion turned even paler, his body uncontrollably trembling. He hadn¡¯t anticipated Yun Yizhen would directly strip away thirty thousand years of his cultivation. This weakening of his strength was definitely visible to the naked eye. Considering the true lifespan of a Dao Integration Saint, how long is it? For those in the early phase of Dao Integration, the lifespan, at most, amounts to two to three hundred thousand years. This isn¡¯t because they can¡¯t live longer, but rather because the heavenly tribulations do not permit it. By this realm, if one¡¯s potential is average, most tribulation-avoiding treasures would have been used, leaving them with little to face future tribulations unless they encounter against-the-heaven opportunities. But who could say for certain if there would be such an opportunity? Thus, losing thirty thousand years of cultivation essentially meant losing thirty thousand years of life. For Saint Skywhite, this was a heavy blow. Yet, with such an outcome, he dared not show any disrespect. At most, he could only bury this hatred deep within his heart, waiting for an opportunity.. Chapter 850 - Chapter 850: Mahayana Daolord, Vicious Suggestion Chapter 850: Mahayana Daolord, Vicious Suggestion Editor: Henyee Translations Without giving Saint Skywhite another look, Yun Yizhen turned his attention to Saint Sun and Moon of the Divine Shadow Gate, a smile playing on his lips. ¡°Saint Sun and Moon, you¡¯ve worked hard just now. I didn¡¯t expect the demonic path to be so cunning as to place such an Abyssal Demon here. It¡¯s fortunate you were there to resist. Otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable.¡± Having been briefed by Shen Ruyan through voice transmission about all that had transpired here, Yun Yizhen was well aware of the situation. This knowledge made him acknowledge that Saint Sun and Moon had indeed lent a hand in the matter involving Jiang Chengxuan. If not for him forcing Saint Skywhite to act against the Abyssal Demon, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s situation might have been even more difficult. However, with the death of the Qiankun Hall¡¯s Holy Son here, it was likely that some blame would fall on Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan in the future. Due to this, the two of them had to be more careful when they went out in the future. However, these concerns were for the future. The immediate priority was to win the war at hand. Thus, Yun Yizhen led everyone away from the battlefield. After ensuring everyone had departed, Yun Yizhen expressed surprise at the strength Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had shown against Saint Skywhite. ¡°I really didn¡¯t expect the two of you to be able to exchange blows with Skywhite. However, in this way, the Qiankun Hall would probably treat you as thorns in their side. As long as there¡¯s a chance, they will definitely think of all ways to attack you.¡± At this point, Yun Yizhen paused for a moment before continuing. ¡°However, you don¡¯t have to worry too much. I¡¯ve already planted a Dao mark on you. As long as you encounter a threat posed by Dao Integration beings, you can activate that mark immediately. I will be able to rush over immediately. The following battle would probably be even more dangerous. As our direct disciples, you definitely can¡¯t stay out of it. However, considering your current special situation, I will discuss with your Shifu later and try my best to arrange for you to be on the battlefield where my Thunderclap Valley and the Haoran Sect are. After hearing Yun Yizhen¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan expressed their gratitude, bowing deeply. ¡°Thank you for taking care of me, Shifu.¡± ¡°Thankyou for taking care of me, Martial Uncle Yun.¡± Yun Yizhen smiled and shook his head. ¡°There¡¯s no need for such formalities with me.¡± After that, Yun Yizhen brought them back to Thunderclap Valley. After that, he contacted Qin Shenwu and arranged for them to be at a battlefield called Celestial Heir City at the front line. This was also one of the most important cities that the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley were in charge of. The guardian was none other than Dao Integration Saint of the Haoran Sect, Leng Yuehua. When she saw Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, a smile appeared on her cold face. She nodded at the two of them and said, ¡°Having you two assist me here will indeed save me a lot of effort. It was clear that Leng Yuehua was aware of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s true capabilities. They were beings who could genuinely face a Dao Integration Saint head-on. In the realm of Void Returning, probably no one could match them. ¡°Martial Aunt Leng, you flatter me.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan humbly replied. At the same time. Saint Skywhite had returned to the Qiankun Hall, meeting their sole Mahayana Daolord of the current era, Daolord Southbright. At this moment, he had already told this Daolord what had happened in the Immortal Sea City. In the end, he said hatefully, ¡°Martial Uncle Southbright, from what I see, the Saint¡¯s death must be related to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. No matter what, our Qiankun Hall has to give the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley a lesson. And Yun Yizhen. He did not distinguish between right and wrong and took away 30,000 years of my cultivation. On this matter, I beg you, Martial Uncle, to help me. At the end of his speech, Saint Skywhite directly knelt down to Daolord Southbright. Daolord Southbright¡¯s expression was dark. He could not have imagined that the one he had high hopes for, whom he believed had the potential to ascend, would fall so tragically. It was something he found utterly unacceptable. Furthermore, the act of taking away thirty thousand years of cultivation from their own was egregious. If not for the ongoing war between the righteous and demonic paths, and the discovery of a new world that held immeasurable benefits for Qiankun Hall, he would have been tempted to personally seek retribution against Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley. He looked at Saint Skywhite and slowly said, ¡°This matter will definitely not be let go. However, I think you also know that with the current situation, I can¡¯t attack Yun Yizhen and Qin Shenwu. Even if I do, the Daolords of the other sects will definitely step forward to stop me. Therefore, in the end, you still have to rely on yourselves. As long as you don¡¯t get caught, no matter what you do next, I can take responsibility for you.¡± Saint Skywhite was overjoyed when he heard Daolord Southbright¡¯s words. At the end of the day, what he really wanted was nothing more than a promise from his Martial Uncle. However, his mind soon harbored another thought, and he mentioned to Daolord Southbright, ¡°By the way Marital Uncle, I¡¯ve heard that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan have been dispatched to Celestial Heir City, which is under the jurisdiction of their sects.¡± ¡°Ah? What are you implying?¡± Daolord Southbright¡¯s gaze sharpened, casting a cold look at Saint Skywhite. This made Saint Skywhite break out in a cold sweat, but he pressed on, ¡°I was thinking, since they are now in Celestial Heir City, and as far as I know, Leng Yuehua is the only Dao Integration Saint there. Currently, the demonic path is also keen on eliminating Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, two cultivators with great potential. Could we not discreetly inform the demonic path of this information? After his suggestion, Daolord Southbright remained silent for a long time, causing Saint Skywhite¡¯s heart to race. He was acutely aware of how outrageous his proposal was. Sharing information about their own cultivators with the demonic path was something not even the Five Elements Heavenly Sect or the Eternal Sword Sect might consider. Yet, he had proposed such an idea. It would be a lie to say that he was not nervous at all.. Chapter 851 - Chapter 851: Advancing to Level 7 Weapon Master, Reward Chapter 851: Advancing to Level 7 Weapon Master, Reward Editor: Henyee Translations 1 As time continued to move forward, at the moment when Saint Skywhite¡¯s heart seemed to sink, Daolord Southbright finally spoke, ¡°Handle this matter as you see fit, I trust you understand the details and there¡¯s no need for me to elaborate further.¡± These words, reaching Saint Skywhite¡¯s ears, immediately filled him with exhilaration. He quickly nodded in assurance, Rest assured, Martial Uncle, I will handle this matter thoroughly and will not disappoint you.¡± Alright, proceed,¡± Daolord Southbright concluded, then slowly closed his eyes again. Seeing this, Saint Skywhite dared not disturb any further. He bowed respectfully to Daolord Southbright and then quietly exited the room. Once outside, a chilling sneer appeared on Saint Skywhite¡¯s face as he muttered to himself, ¡°Yun Yizhen, Qin Shenwu, just wait. Soon, a significant ¡®gift¡¯ will be on its way to you.¡± A few years later. Within Zi Yang City, a surge of spiritual fluctuation emanated from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave abode, and a shadow of a saber appeared in the sky. All cultivators who witnessed this scene had their eyes lit up with excitement. Leng Yuehua, who was with Shen Ruyan, smiled and turned to her, saying, ¡°Ruyan, it seems your husband has successfully forged a spiritual treasure. It¡¯s really worth celebrating.¡± Hearing this, Shen Ruyan also smiled. At the same time. Inside Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave abode, a saber adorned with numerous runes, radiating both red and golden hues, was quietly suspended in front of him. This sword, the Dark Gold Red Jade Sword, was a newly forged Level 7 spiritual treasure that he had been working on. It was a culmination of various precious materials, and Jiang Chengxuan had started its forging process a hundred years ago, only achieving success now. [Ding.] Just as he successfully forged the Dark Gold Red Jade Sword, a system notification suddenly echoed in his mind. [Congratulations to the host for advancing to Level 7 weapon master. You will receive a Treasure Advancement Stone and a one-time use top-grade Heaven-connecting Spiritual Treasure, the Slaughter Blade.] The Treasure Advancement Stone, as its name suggests, is naturally something that can be used to elevate the grade of a treasure. Jiang Chengxuan plans to use it later to upgrade his Five Elements Diagram to Level 8 Heaven-connecting Spiritual Treasure. Next is the one-time use top-grade Heaven-connecting Spiritual Treasure, the Slaughter Blade. This blade has only one chance to be used. When used, it requires draining all the Dharmic power from the user¡¯s body, and then unleashes an attack powerful enough to kill a saint at Dao Inception stage. The so-called Dao Inception stage was the first stage of the Dao Integration Realm. After that, there was the Dao Fusion stage and the Dao Mastery stage. Like the Void Returning Realm, the Dao Integration Realm is also divided into three sub-stages. The difference in strength between each stage can be described as heaven and earth. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan did not rush to leave his cave abode but took out the Treasure Advancement Stone awarded by the system. Then, he used the Treasure Advancement Stone on his intrinsic spiritual treasure, the Five Elements Diagram. Buzz! As a strange light swept across, the Treasure Advancement Stone in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand quickly merged into the Five Elements Diagram. Instantly, an extremely strong aura emanated from the diagram. The entire diagram quietly floated in front of Jiang Chengxuan. Sometimes enveloped in flames, sometimes with waves crashing, and at times with the humming of metal. Just watching it, Jiang Chengxuan unwittingly entered a state of sudden enlightenment. Because what the Five Elements Diagram was evolving wasn¡¯t anything ordinary, but the transformation of rules, the direction of the great Dao. This is a very rare opportunity. Only at the moment when a spiritual treasure is elevated to a Heaven-connecting Spiritual Treasure is there a one in a thousand chance of this happening. And just as Jiang Chengxuan was immersed in this state of enlightenment, outside Celestial Heir City where he was located. At this moment, many figures had already appeared. Each of these figures was enveloped in an extremely dense demonic aura. Especially the leading three individuals, whose aura was even more terrifying. They were Saint Dead Soul from the Ghost Hall, Saint Heaven Breaker from the Joyous Union Valley, and Saint Black Lotus from the Sacred Skeleton Sect. They looked towards Celestial Heir City in the distance. Suddenly, Saint Dead Soul said, ¡°Both of you, the purpose of our visit this time should be very clear to you. Although I do not know who passed us this message. But since the accuracy of this message has been confirmed, then we need to seize this opportunity. We must nip those two in the bud before they truly grow up. Otherwise, once they break through to Dao Integration, you and I might end up dying by their hands in the future.¡± Saint Dead Soul from the Joyous Union Valley said, ¡°Saint Dead Soul, you¡¯re right in what you say, but the problem lies in the fact that they are currently protected by the city¡¯s defensive array in Celestial Heir City. Just the three of us, it might not be possible to breach Celestial Heir City.¡± ¡°Who said we need to breach Celestial Heir City?¡± Saint Dead Soul¡¯s face suddenly revealed a meaningful smile. Saint Heaven Breaker and Saint Black Lotus exchanged glances. Then, Saint Black Lotus said, ¡°Saint Dead Soul, what do you mean by that?¡± ¡°Simple,¡± replied Saint Dead Soul. ¡°Since our target this time is Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, naturally, we can¡¯t just force our way through. In my opinion, using the several immortal cities around them as bait is a good choice. What do you think?¡± The implication was to use the assault on other cities surrounding Celestial Heir City as bait to lure Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan out. Then, with their combined force, they plan to carry out a lightning strike to resolve the battle in the shortest possible time. It¡¯s an old but effective method. Once Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan are lured out of Celestial Heir City, with the strength of these three saints, there¡¯s indeed a great possibility that they could put them at a disadvantage or even in peril. After all, the advantage of Dao Integration against Void Returning, especially with a semi-ambush approach, is significantly substantial. Any Void Returning cultivator faced with this situation would likely not stand a chance. Even for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, if they reacted a little slower, there was a high chance that they would fail. ¡°I think Saint Dead Soul¡¯s method is workable,¡± Saint Heaven Breaker was the first to agree. Saint Black Lotus also nodded at this time. ¡°I have no objections either. However, since we¡¯re going to attract them out, naturally, the three of us cannot show ourselves. Next, we might have to rely on the cultivators under our command..¡± Chapter 852 - Chapter 852: Hand of Reincarnation Chapter 852: Hand of Reincarnation Editor: Henyee Translations A few days later. News suddenly reached Celestial Heir City. Leng Yuehua, who was responsible for overseeing the city, immediately summoned all the available Void Returning cultivators, including Shen Ruyan. Without any unnecessary words, Leng Yuehua informed everyone present. ¡®¡öWe¡¯ve just received news that Brightlight City, close to us, has been attacked by demonic cultivators. The attackers are likely a coalition from three sects, the Ghost Hall, Joyous Union Valley, and Sacred Skeleton Sect.¡± After a brief pause, Leng Yuehua continued, ¡°Brightlight City has sent out a distress signal to us and other nearby immortal cities. Let¡¯s discuss whether we should send assistance.¡± She then shared the message she had received with everyone present. After reviewing it, a cultivator named Ye Feihong voiced his opinion: ¡°Respected Martial Aunt Leng, I believe we should go to their aid. Not to mention the good relationship between Brightlight City¡¯s Qian family and our sects, the actions of the demonic forces are suspicious. I don¡¯t understand why they would suddenly attack Brightlight City. With Ye Feihong¡¯s statement, others, including Shen Ruyan, nodded in agreement, sensing something unusual in this incident. ¡°So¡­¡± Ye Feihong added, ¡°If we allow Brightlight City to be attacked without intervening, I suspect the demonic forces might launch similar attacks on other cities. We should go to Brightlight City not just to help but also to understand their motives.¡± Next, others in the room also shared their views, with the majority in favor of providing support, while a few suggested waiting and observing further. ¡°Ruyan, what do you think?¡± Then, Leng Yuehua turned to Shen Ruyan and asked for her opinion, prompting everyone to look at her. Given her history of directly confronting a Dao Integration Saint, her thoughts were highly valued. Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t stay silent for long. Soon, she gave her own answer. ¡°Martial Aunt Leng, I agree that we must support Brightlight City. However, we also need to uncover the true intentions of the demonic forces. The meaning she expressed was basically the same as Ye Feihong, who first spoke. Leng Yuehua nodded in agreement. Immediately, she turned to Ye Feihong and the other cultivators present, saying, ¡°Martial Nephew Ye and everyone, regarding the support for Brightlight City, I¡¯ll leave it to you to proceed. Remember, caution is paramount. If you find any unusual situation, inform me at the earliest.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Ye Feihong and the others appointed nodded in acknowledgment. Soon, they left Celestial Heir City and headed towards the direction of Brightlight City. At the same time. Outside Brightlight City. At this moment, there were about six or seven Seethrough Demon Cultivators attacking its protective array. And at a further distance from Brightlight City, Saint Dead Soul, Saint Heaven Breaker, and Saint Black Lotus were all looking in the direction of Brightlight City. Saint Black Lotus said, ¡°This time we dispatched six Seethrough cultivators. Do you think the people from Celestial Heir City will send reinforcements?¡± Saint Dead Soul smiled subtly and responded, ¡°Rest assured, Black Lotus, based on what I know of that woman, Leng Yuehua, she will definitely send someone. At the very least, she would send someone to investigate the situation. That will be our chance to direct more forces there, ideally to eliminate all the Celestial Heir City cultivators who come to aid. This way, Leng Yuehua, responsible for guarding Celestial Heir City, won t be able to act rashly. Then, the people she can send here, who do you think they will be? His words immediately lit up the eyes of Saint Black Lotus and Saint Heaven Breaker. ¡°Hehe, if that¡¯s the case, even if Leng Yuehua does not want Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to leave Celestial Heir City, it would probably be impossible, right?¡± Saint Heaven Breaker let out a cold laugh. ¡°Saint Dead Soul is never short of good ideas. We are impressed. At this moment. Situated in his cave abode, Jiang Chengxuan had already emerged from that state of sudden enlightenment. It¡¯s undeniable that this moment of enlightenment brought him significant gains. Not only did it allow him to take a huge step forward on the path of the Five Elements rules, but he also comprehended a rule-based divine power called the Hand of Reincarnation. This was derived from the transformations of the Five Elements, combined with his own Infinite Wheel, resulting in a rule-based divine power related to reincarnation. Once deployed, it could not only disrupt the universe but also drag one into the endless abyss of reincarnation. It¡¯s an extremely domineering divine power with boundless might, nearly as powerful as his Five Elements Annihilation Divine Light. Furthermore, his intrinsic spiritual treasure, the Five Elements Diagram, has now truly ascended to a Level 8 Heaven-connecting Spiritual Treasure, embodying a hint of Dao¡¯s essence. It¡¯s important to understand that the essential difference between Dao Integration and Void Returning, between Heaven-connecting Spiritual Treasures and regular spiritual treasures, stems from the difference between rule transformation into Dao. The former has transformed rules into Dao, forming a path that is in perfect harmony with the universe and themselves. Essentially, their very existence is an evolution of rules. Every action of theirs embodies the full essence of rules. Whereas Void Returning cultivators are still at the stage of rules. Even though they are Seethrough cultivators, they are still very far away from the real Dao. Even those like Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who can arm-wrestle with Saints, rely not on their profound understanding of Dao but because the rules they grasp belong to the highest order. However, at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan, due to the ascension of the Five Elements Diagram from a spiritual treasure to a Heaven-connecting Spiritual Treasure and the subsequent enlightenment, gained a bit of direction towards understanding Dao. Next, he just needs to clarify this direction and transform the rules he masters, then he can truly step into the realm of Dao Integration. At that time, he can achieve the status of a true Dao Integration Saint. ¡°It¡¯s about time. I should also head out.¡± At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan decided not to stay in his cave abode any longer. After roughly organizing the items in his cave abode, he stepped out.. Chapter 853 - Chapter 853: Council in the Great Hall, Leng Yuehuas Refusal Chapter 853: Council in the Great Hall, Leng Yuehua¡¯s Refusal Editor: Henyee Translations Upon stepping outside, Jiang Chengxuan was immediately greeted by the sight of Shen Ruyan. & However, he quickly noticed a certain gravity etched across her face, signaling to him that something was amiss. Without hesitation, he inquired: ¡°Wife, what has transpired?¡± Shen Ruyan nodded slightly. ¡°Indeed, we¡¯ve encountered some issues. How was your cultivation journey? Have you achieved any significant breakthroughs?¡± As she spoke, it seemed as if she remembered something urgent and added, ¡°Let¡¯s head over to Martial Aunt Leng first. We can discuss further on our way.¡± Seeing Shen Ruyan¡¯s urgency solidified Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s belief that serious matters must have unfolded during his seclusion period. Otherwise, with his Dao companion¡¯s personality, she would definitely not behave like this. Without delay, the two made their way towards the council hall where Leng Yuehua resided. On the way. Jiang Chengxuan shared his cultivation achievements with Shen Ruyan, which brought a trace of joy to her face. She was genuinely surprised to learn that not only had Jiang Chengxuan successfully refined a Level 7 Heaven-connecting Spiritual Treasure, but he had also advanced his understanding of the Dao, stepping onto a higher level. This even led him to comprehend another divine power, the Hand of Reincarnation. This was a huge surprise. However, he soon learned from Shen Ruyan that the demonic cultivators were attacking Brightlight City. Additionally, their own Celestial Heir City had dispatched cultivators, led by Ye Feihong and others, to assist Brightlight City. The crux of the issue lay in recent events when Ye Feihong, gravely injured managed to escape back to Celestial Heir City, bringing with him dire news¡¯ All those who went to aid Brightlight City, except for his severely wounded self had perished along the way. This news struck like a bombshell, leaving the cultivators of Celestial Heir Citv in shock. 3 After all, Ye Feihong and his team were comprised of Void Returning cultivators, with the least among them being in the Dharma Form stage. Their unexpected demise raised many questions. Eventually, they learned from Ye Feihong that the demonic cultivators had anticipated the assistance for Brightlight City and had set up an ambush en route. What was more critical was that the enemy had deployed more than six Seethrough cultivators for the ambush, making it impossible for Ye Feihong and his team to prevail. If it hadn¡¯t been for the life-saving trump card Ye Hongfei fortuitously acquired in his earlier years, he too might have already fallen into the enemy¡¯s ambush. Now, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had arrived at the council hall where Martial Aunt Leng Yuehua was present. Inside, the hall was already filled with many seated figures, each wearing a solemn expression on their face, including Leng Yuehua, whose visage was also less than cheerful. Upon seeing Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan enter, a slight smile finally graced Leng Yuehua¡¯s face. ¡°Martial Nephew Jiang and Martial Niece Shen have arrived.¡± ¡°Greetings to Martial Aunt Leng.¡± Both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan bowed to Leng Yuehua, who nodded in response and gestured for them to take their seats. Once seated, Leng Yuehua turned to those gathered and began, ¡°I believe everyone here is aware of the situation. Now, let¡¯s discuss how we should respond. Feel free to share your thoughts.¡± A moment of silence followed her words before someone finally spoke up. ¡°Martial Aunt Leng, this seems to be a conspiracy by the demonic path against US. If we continue to send cultivators, they might still fall into ambushes en route. Unless we send a significantly larger force, which would then leave Celestial Heir City vulnerable to potential threats from the demonic cultivators.¡± This analysis seemed reasonable, and many nodded in agreement. Then, another voice proposed a different strategy, ¡°Another approach is to send individuals whose power far surpasses the enemy. In that case, their ambushes would not only be ineffective but might also lead to our people counter-attacking successfully.¡± At this, the speaker, along with several others, turned their gaze towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, indicating that they were seen as the most suitable candidates for this mission. Of course. There was another option not mentioned- to do nothing and forcibly swallow the indignation of Ye Feihong and others¡¯ defeat. However, this option seemed to be subconsciously ignored by everyone. Noticing the collective gaze, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan exchanged a look. Shen Ruyan spoke up, ¡°Martial Aunt Leng, given the circumstances, perhaps it¡¯s best if this matter is left to my husband and me.¡± Upon hearing this, Leng Yuehua hesitated, sensing that she might be overlooking something important. Therefore, she didn¡¯t immediately respond to Shen Ruyan¡¯s suggestion, instead pausing to mull over the matter with a thoughtful frown. Suddenly, as if an important detail had dawned on her, Leng Yuehua¡¯s eyes narrowed, and she decisively said to Shen Ruyan, ¡°No, anyone but you two can go.¡± ¡°Huh¡­ ?¡± This abrupt refusal from Leng Yuehua caught everyone offguard, including Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who both looked puzzled. At this moment, Leng Yuehua said, ¡°Have you not considered that the true goal and motive of these demonic cultivators might not be Brightlight City, nor initially Martial Nephew Ye and the others?¡± Her words momentarily silenced the room. Before anyone could digest her remark, Leng Yuehua added, ¡°I suspect that their actual target might be you two, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Us two?¡± As Leng Yuehua finished speaking, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could not help but frown. The others present seemed to have realized something, and their expressions immediately changed. Given the current situation, Leng Yuehua¡¯s theory seemed increasingly likely. The strength of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan was well-known, making it reasonable for the demonic cultivators to preemptively aim to remove such formidable opponents. This, however, led to another question. How did the demonic forces come to know of Jiang and Shen¡¯s presence in Celestial Heir City? Chapter 854 - Chapter 854: Clash with Dao Integration Saints Chapter 854: Clash with Dao Integration Saints Editor: Henyee Translations The mere thought of this issue was unsettling, but delving deeper into its implications made everyone¡¯s expression grow grim. It was known that only the upper echelons of the Righteous Path Alliance were privy to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s whereabouts. This implied a disturbing possibility: someone within their ranks had leaked this critical information to the demonic cultivators. Such a breach touched upon fundamental principles and loyalties. If the traitor were found, even if they were Dao Integration Saints, they would likely find no refuge within the alliance any longer. However, identifying the mole who leaked Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s information to the enemy would not be straightforward. Suspects could include anyone, especially from forces like the Five Elements Heavenly Sect and the Eternal Sword Sect, who have had a history of animosity with the Haoran Sect and Thunder Valley, or even the Qiankun Hall, with whom they¡¯ve had past conflicts. But suspicion alone was insufficient. Concrete evidence was needed to prove someone s guilt. Typically, anyone capable of leaking such information would be at least a Void Returning Divine Lord, a high-ranking position within any sect. Unless it was absolutely necessary, no sect would easily give up on such a cultivator. The most pressing concern now was the potential for further leaks. If the enemy had obtained Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s details, what stopped them from acquiring and leaking more, posing even greater risks to the alliance? Such a scenario would undoubtedly be a massive blow to the entire Righteous Path Alliance. ¡°I need to report this to the alliance,¡± said Leng Yuehua, her gaze returning to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°As for you two, stay within Celestial Heir City for now. As long as you remain here, even if your whereabouts are known, it should not pose a direct threat.¡± Hearing Leng Yuehua¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan shared a glance, pondering briefly before Jiang Chengxuan spoke up, ¡°Martial Aunt Leng, my wife and I believe we might be able to handle this situation ourselves.¡± ¡°Huh¡­ ?¡± Leng Yuehua and everyone present were taken aback. Jiang Chengxuan continued, ¡°I am confident that together with my wife, we can return unharmed. Even if we encounter a Dao Integration Saint, we believe we have the strength to make it back to Celestial Heir City. Most importantly, we aim to extract from these demonic cultivators the identity of the informant.¡± After hearing this, Leng Yuehua and everyone present could not help but hesitate. While they would typically oppose such a risky venture, the potential to identify the traitor made them reconsider. ¡°This matter requires consultation with your sect and your Shifu. If they also agree with your decision, then we shall proceed as you¡¯ve proposed,¡± Leng Yuehua concluded, disappearing from the scene. When she reappeared about fifteen minutes later, all eyes immediately turned towards her. However, Leng Yuehua¡¯s gaze settled on Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. She slowly said, ¡°Your Shifu basically agrees with your decision. Given that, we shall proceed as you¡¯ve suggested. Remember, above all, your safety is the utmost priority.¡± ¡°Yes, Martial Aunt Leng.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately accepted the order. At the same time, Leng Yuehua also turned to look at the others present. ¡°To ensure the confidentiality of this mission, I ask that everyone here stay with me until Martial Nephew Jiang and Martial Niece Shen return. Hearing Leng Yuehua¡¯s words, a shiver ran through the crowd, indicating that apart from a few trusted individuals, Leng Yuehua did not fully trust the rest. Although Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt this measure might not be necessary, they naturally wouldn¡¯t voice any objections. After bidding farewell to Leng Yuehua and the others, they promptly left Celestial Heir City, heading towards Brightlight City. Outside Brightlight City. Saint Dead Soul and the other two suddenly noticed unusual fluctuations in the void. Their gaze instantly shifted in unison towards the source of these disturbances. In the next second, their eyes simultaneously narrowed, faces lighting up with excitement. They recognized that the newcomers, the source of the disturbance, were none other than Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Hehe, it seems this time we really can eliminate those two potential threats. After dealing with them, when we return to our alliance leader, I¡¯m sure he will reward us handsomely,¡± Saint Heaven Breaker couldn¡¯t help but say with a smile. Saint Dead Soul and Saint Black Lotus nodded in agreement. ¡°In that case, we shouldn¡¯t delay. Let¡¯s take them down now.¡± ¡°Sure!¡± With that, the three no longer concealed their presence, and waves of energy surged through the void. The next moment, as Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were flying through the air, they suddenly encountered three terrifying figures appearing before them. ¡°Mm? It¡¯s Saint Dead Soul from the Ghost Hall, Saint Heaven Breaker from Joyous Union Valley, and Saint Black Lotus from the Sacred Skeleton Sect!¡± Just a glance was enough for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to recognize the identities of the three figures before them. Without wasting any words, the three launched their divine powers. BOOM! Instantly, the sky shattered, and endless death energy spanned across the heavens. A huge black lotus that could obscure the sun slowly rose under the feet of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. If ordinary Seethrough cultivators were suddenly attacked by three Dao Integration Saints, they would have no chance of survival and would undoubtedly perish on the spot, likely without even a moment to react. However, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were no ordinary Seethrough cultivators. The moment they were attacked by Saint Dead Soul and his companions, both of them swiftly expanded their domains. At the same time. Shen Ruyan instantly entered the state of her Thunder Spirit True Body, with endless lightning converging upon her. Rumble! The sky instantly lit up with countless flashes of lightning. At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan deployed his rule-based divine power, the Five Elements Annihilation Divine Light. An aureola displaying green, red, yellow, white, and blue hues instantaneously enveloped him and Shen Ruyan, protecting them from the onslaught.. Chapter 855 - Chapter 855: Power of the Level 8 Array, Slaughter Blade Unsheathed Chapter 855: Power of the Level 8 Array, Slaughter Blade Unsheathed Editor: Henyee Translations Boom, boom, boom! In that instant, countless cracks quickly appeared on the surface of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Five Elements Annihilation Divine Light, shaking both him and his wife intensely. It couldn¡¯t be helped. After all, they were facing the assault of three Dao Integration Saints. Even with their powerful rule-based divine powers, they couldn¡¯t withstand the combined force of three such formidable opponents. However, their reliance was clearly not on this alone. A cold light flashed in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes just before his Five Elements Annihilation Divine Light broke. He promptly brought out the Level 8 Array Disc he had acquired in the ancient ruin on that day. Nine Suns Heavenly Fire Array. BOOM! As soon as Jiang Chengxuan activated the Nine Suns Heavenly Fire Array, endless celestial fire surged into the sky, turning into nine blazing suns in an instant. The red flames engulfed Saint Dead Soul and his companions entirely. ¡°What?¡± This sudden change caught Saint Dead Soul and the others off guard, their faces turning pale. ¡°A Level 8 array!¡± It was beyond Saint Dead Soul and the others¡¯ wildest dreams that Jiang Chengxuan had such a trick up his sleeve. They never expected to encounter a Level 8 Array Disc, an item of immense value that the Righteous Path Alliance would not easily part with. This must have been a backup plan laid by their Shifu in anticipation of a situation like today¡¯s. ¡°Damnit!¡± At this moment, whether it was Saint Dead Soul, Saint Black Lotus, or Saint Heaven Breaker, their faces turned exceedingly grim. The appearance of a Level 8 array was something they had not anticipated at all. What surprised them even more was the strength of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Two Void Returning cultivators managed to withstand the combined assault of three Dao Integration Saints, albeit only for a moment. But it was this brief moment that allowed Jiang Chengxuan to deploy the Level 8 array he possessed. Now, their concern was no longer whether they could kill Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan but how they could break through the Level 8 array as quickly as possible. After all, they could not be sure if this was a ¡°scheme1. And they weren¡¯t certain if there would be other Dao Integration Saints from the Righteous Path Alliance rushing over after this Level 8 array was deployed. If that were the case, they might indeed find themselves in a significant predicament. ¡°It seems this was indeed a conspiracy by the demonic path against us,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said leisurely from outside the Nine Suns Heavenly Fire Array. Now that it¡¯s clear they¡¯d been specifically targeted, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s patience had reached its limit. What did it matter if their opponents were Dao Integration Saints? If provoked, Jiang Chengxuan was prepared to confront them head-on, regardless of their status. As this thought flashed through his mind, the ferocity in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes intensified. At the side, Shen Ruyan seemed to have sensed his intentions and immediately looked over with her beautiful eyes. Jiang Chengxuan spoke with a chilling calm, ¡°Wife, today the demonic path has calculated against us using such means. If we let this pass, they will undoubtedly scheme against us again in similar ways in the future. If we can¡¯t break through to Dao Integration and keep avoiding confrontation, how long can we hide? How long can we keep on defending?¡± ¡°And what do you propose we do?¡± Shen Ruyan asked, sensing the gravity of his words. Even she couldn¡¯t help but feel a touch of surprise. After all, a Dao Integration Saint remains a Dao Integration Saint. Despite their recent breakthroughs and their ability to stand up to Dao Integration Saints, even trapping three of them with the Nine Suns Heavenly Fire Array, it didn¡¯t mean they were capable of slaying such high-level cultivators. After all, the higher one ascends in cultivation, the wider the gap becomes between realms. Overcoming someone from a higher realm becomes exponentially more difficult. To escape or survive against a cultivator of a higher realm is already an incredible feat. To other cultivators, it was even more unbelievable that they could fight a cultivator who was a realm higher than them. As for slaying a cultivator from a realm higher¡­ Even Shen Ruyan had never entertained such a thought. But no one understands Jiang Chengxuan better than she does. Since Jiang Chengxuan has made such a declaration and shown such determination, she knew there must be a profound reason behind his confidence. Jiang Chengxuan truly possessed something capable of threatening the lives of Dao Integration Saints ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°Only by eliminating them can we signal to those who wish us harm that we possess the means to truly threaten their lives. It will instill in them a proper sense of dread towards us. They will think twice and hesitate before coming after us again. This way, we can secure a semblance of peace and buy ourselves enough time for our future cultivation journeys. Therefore, these three must die today!¡± With these words, Jiang Chengxuan hesitated no longer. With a grasp of his hand, there was a clang. The Level 8 Slaughter Blade, which was kept in his system space, was now firmly in his palm. Buzz, buzz, buzz! As soon as the Slaughter Blade appeared, the very fabric of the space around them uncontrollably began to tremble. The faces of the three Dao Integration Saints trapped within the Nine Suns Heavenly Fire Array changed drastically as they sensed the vibrations from outside the formation. ¡°A top-grade heaven-connecting spiritual treasure, how could they possibly¡­?¡± Slash! Before they could finish their sentence, Jiang Chengxuan, wielding the Slaughter Blade, did not hesitate to slash down fiercely at them. BOOM! In an instant, a long black fissure appeared in the void. Within the fissure, chaotic and disorderly energies rampaged. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, standing not too far away, could distinctly feel the terrifying power emanating from the dark fissure. They had no doubts that with their current strength, if they were to be engulfed by that black fissure, it wouldn¡¯t take long for the chaotic energies within to rend them into nothingness. Chapter 856 - Chapter 856: Fall of the Dao Integration Saints, Reward from the System Chapter 856: Fall of the Dao Integration Saints, Reward from the System Editor: Henyee Translations Within the confines of the Level 8 Nine Suns Heavenly Fire Array. The three Dao Integration saints, Saint Dead Soul and his companions, experienced a sudden contraction of their pupils and their faces turned to horror. They couldn¡¯t fathom how a top-grade heaven-connecting spiritual treasure ended up in the hands of someone who wasn¡¯t even a Dao Integration Saint, much less how this individual could unleash its true power. This did not make sense at all. But regardless of how illogical it seemed, the blade aura from the Slaughter Blade was already nearing their bodies, causing the void around them to collapse layer by layer. Terrifying black holes in space extended towards them. Saint Dead Soul and the other two no longer dared to hold back. The three saints fully manifested the embryonic forms of their Dao. Within the Nine Suns Heavenly Fire Array, a black lotus, a path of the netherworld, and a celestial rupture suddenly appeared. However, even as they fully manifested their Nascent Dao Form and exerted their full strength and cultivation, they couldn¡¯t withstand the full force of the Slaughter Blade, a top-grade heaven-connecting spiritual treasure. Boom! The celestial rupture transformed by Saint Heaven Breaker was the first to collapse under the slash filled with endless murderous intent. The entire sky canopy cracked with numerous black fissures and then shattered completely. Saint Heaven Breaker stood frozen mid-air, looking in the direction of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, wanting to say something. But as he opened his mouth, he disintegrated into particles of light, vanishing entirely in both form and spirit. Boom! Simultaneously, a shadow of a great Dao in the sky collapsed. This was the sign of a Dao Integration Saint¡¯s fall. In the distant Brightlight City and even farther in Celestial Heir City, all cultivators looked up in shock towards the direction of the collapsing Dao shadow, realizing unanimously that a Dao Integration Saint had perished. How is this possible? Until now, aside from the early demise of the Qian family¡¯s ancestor at the beginning of the war, no Dao Integration Saint had fallen. The recent casualty marked the second Dao Integration Saint to perish in this war. But it wasn¡¯t over yet. Following the fall of Saint Heaven Breaker, the Nascent Dao Form of Saint Black Lotus, the enormous black lotus, suddenly saw its black light extinguish. Then, the formidable blade aura swept across the giant black lotus again. The black lotus ceased its rotation abruptly. Then, with a swift motion, it split in half. Saint Black Lotus, with a look of terror, barely managed to utter ¡°you¡± before he too dissolved into particles of light, disappearing just as his companion had. Boom! Once again, a shadow of the Dao in the sky shattered and collapsed. Everyone who witnessed this scene was utterly astonished. A second one, this was the second one to fall! What exactly had transpired to cause such revered Dao Integration Saints to perish in succession? An involuntary shiver ran through everyone¡¯s hearts, a chill of foreboding and wonder. Even Leng Yuehua was riddled with shock and uncertainty. She couldn¡¯t determine if Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were related to these events. If so, how had they achieved such a feat? This was far from the simplicity of using celestial might to cut down a Seethrough cultivator. If so, how had they achieved such a feat? This was far from the simplicity of slaying Celestial Radiance cultivation at the stage of Seethrough. Slaying a Dao Integration Saint as a Void Returning cultivator, regardless of the means employed, whether personal strength or external forces, was unimaginable. ¡°No¡­ Impossible!¡± Witnessing the successive falls of Saint Black Lotus and Saint Heaven Breaker, Saint Dead Soul was engulfed in extreme fear. At this moment, he could no longer concern himself with anything else. His Nascent Dao Form exploded in a monumental burst, sending a shockwave that created a massive black chasm hundreds of meters across in the void. The level 8 Nine Suns Heavenly Fire Array instantly crumbled under the force. A faint shadow flickered and vanished in the void, moving so swiftly that even Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, with their speed, could not react in time to catch it. They could only watch as their opponent disappeared. However, after this self-destructive act, Saint Dead Soul likely had only a fraction of his life force remaining. The self-destruction of his Dao Form not only sealed his path forward in cultivation but also inflicted a fatal blow to his lifespan. If his luck worsened, he might soon face the heavenly tribulation, which, in his current state, he would undoubtedly fail to overcome. Essentially, Saint Dead Soul would be left as little more than a shell of his former self for a long, long time. Sure enough. With the power of the Slaughter Blade, although they managed to kill two Dao Integration Saints and severely wound another, it did not fulfill Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s initial goal entirely. Suddenly, standing in the void, Jiang Chengxuan felt an unprecedented weakness wash over him, a consequence of depleting his Dharmic power through the use of the Slaughter Blade. Without hesitation, he immediately tapped into the stored Dharmic power within the Five Elements Diagram. In just a moment, his previously drained Dharmic power was fully restored. Simultaneously, a notification from the system echoed within his mind. [Ding.] [Congratulations, host, for achieving the milestone of slaying a Dao Integration cultivator for the first time. You have been awarded one Deduction Bead and one single-use item, the Absolute Defense Talisman.] The benefits of the Deduction Bead go without saying. However, it was the single-use item, the Absolute Defense Talisman, that caught Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attention. According to the system¡¯s description, this talisman could withstand any attack. Does this mean it could even fend off an assault from an immortal of the Immortal Realms? Jiang Chengxuan felt a surge of excitement at the thought. Despite the significant cost of slaying Saint Black Lotus and his companions, including the use of two Level 8 trump cards, the gains were of equal value. Setting aside the system¡¯s rewards, the storage rings left by Saint Black Lotus and Saint Heaven Breaker alone constituted a vast fortune, encapsulating the lifelong collections of two Dao Integration Saints. The value contained within was immense. Furthermore, the impact of this battle was significant. The fall of two Dao Integration Saints and the crippling of another would undoubtedly weigh heavily on any future opponents. Once the details of this encounter spread, any Dao Integration Saint considering confronting Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan would have to carefully consider if they wished to share the fate of Saint Black Lotus, Saint Heaven Breaker, and Saint Dead Soul. Chapter 857 - Chapter 857: The Threat of Dao Fusion Saint, Qin Shenwus Arrival Chapter 857: The Threat of Dao Fusion Saint, Qin Shenwu¡¯s Arrival Editor: Henyee Translations Following their victory, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t stop there. They swiftly acted, eliminating or capturing the demonic cultivators who hadn¡¯t managed to escape in time, particularly targeting those of the Seethrough stage. They sealed all their Dharmic powers on the spot without giving them any chance of resistance. After exchanging brief pleasantries with the respectful cultivators of Brightlight City, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, along with their captured prisoners, returned to Celestial Heir City. Their aim was clear. They hoped to extract information from these captives about the mole who had leaked their whereabouts. Though they were aware that extracting the answers they sought from these demonic cultivators wouldn¡¯ t be easy, it was a venture they were still inclined to undertake. Upon their return to Celestial Heir City with the captives, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were met with a mixture of curiosity and awe. Sure enough. The recent fall of the two Dao Integration Saints could not be definitively attributed to them, but given the circumstances, there seemed no one else capable of such a feat. Especially now, when everyone saw the demonic cultivators captured by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, their uncertain guesses were immediately confirmed. The involvement of the couple in the demise of the two Dao Integration Saints was almost a certainty. At that moment, Leng Yuehua also made her appearance atop the city walls of Celestial Heir City. She looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and said, ¡°Martial Nephew Jiang and Martial Niece Shen, come to my place first. Leave these people to others to deal with. I believe it won¡¯t be long before we get some information from them.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not reject Leng Yuehua¡¯s invitation. They knew that some truths might be concealed from others but not from a Dao Integration Saint like her. However, in this matter, they had no intention of hiding the truth from her either. Soon, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan arrived at her cave abode with Leng Yuehua. ¡°So, the fall of Saint Black Lotus and Saint Heaven Breaker was indeed your doing?¡± Some time later. Leng Yuehua asked, her face a picture of astonishment as she looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan within her cave abode. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other. Ultimately, both nodded in agreement. Being Dao companions, it didn¡¯t really matter who was credited for the act. To outsiders, regardless of the specifics, they would collectively attribute the deed to both of them. ¡°Phew!¡± After receiving confirmation, Leng Yuehua couldn¡¯t help but release along sigh. Despite Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s earlier explanations that their ability to kill Saint Black Lotus and Saint Heaven Breaker, and severely injure Saint Dead Soul, was largely due to external aids, the revelation still left her astonished. After all, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, with their Void Returning Realm, had indeed slain two Dao Integration saints. It was a fact that remained incredibly shocking, especially in the eyes of others. People wouldn¡¯t care about the means used. They would only see that, with Void Returning cultivation, two Dao Integration saints were slain and another was severely injured. Such a feat, such strength, was undoubtedly unprecedented in tens of thousands of years. ¡°Martial Nephew Jiang, Martial Niece Shen, you can¡¯t continue to stay in Celestial Heir City.¡± After a while. Leng Yuehua, as if struck by a thought, solemnly said to them, ¡°I will inform the sect leader and your Shifu about this news. It shouldn¡¯t take long before your Shifu sends an avatar personally to fetch you. When that happens, you should focus on cultivating within your sect, striving to achieve Dao Integration as soon as possible.¡± Hearing Leng Yuehua¡¯s advice, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan quickly nodded in understanding. If staying in Celestial Heir City was relatively safe before, after this event, continuing to stay there would be exceedingly dangerous. The demonic path wouldn¡¯t bother with niceties or rules. Once they pinpointed their location, it would only be a matter of time before a Dao Fusion Saint, the second stage of Dao Integration, would make their presence known. By then, the defenses of Celestial Heir City might not hold against such a formidable assault. ¡°Huh¡­?¡± However, developments unfolded far quicker than they had anticipated. While they were still conversing, a terrifyingly powerful aura rapidly approached Celestial Heir City from the outside, causing the city¡¯s protective array to tremble slightly. Sensing this sudden change, Jiang Chengxuan and the others within Leng Yuehua¡¯s cave abode couldn¡¯t help but shift their expressions. ¡°This is? A Dao Fusion Saint.¡± They genuinely hadn¡¯t expected the opponent to react and move so swiftly. They were just formulating their next steps when an opponent had already made their move. What further surprised Jiang Chengxuan and his companions was the appearance of another incredibly potent aura approaching Celestial Heir City from a different direction. This new presence, even more formidable than the Dao Fusion Saint, was closing in rapidly. ¡°That is?¡± A look of joy suddenly appeared on the faces of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, recognizing the owner of this aura as none other than Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Shifu, Qin Shenwu. Even though it was discerned from the aura that it was not Qin Shenwu¡¯s true body, but merely an avatar, the strength of this avatar far surpassed that of a Dao Fusion Saint. ¡°Who do I find here but Demon Lord Bone Face from Sacred Skeleton Sect? You¡¯re quite fast. However, now that you¡¯re here, you might as well stay for good!¡± roared Qin Shenwu from outside Celestial Heir City. Sensing Qin Shenwu¡¯s presence flying towards Celestial Heir City, Demon Lord Bone Face instantly paled. Without a second thought, he transformed into a stream of qi, attempting to escape through the boundless void. Chapter 858 - Chapter 858: Returning to the Sect, Counting the Gains Chapter 858: Returning to the Sect, Counting the Gains Editor: Henyee Translations Upon witnessing this, Qin Shenwu let out a cold snort from his nose. The next moment, a gigantic hand radiating five-colored brilliance appeared behind him, striking towards Demon Lord Bone Face who was desperately attempting to flee. Rumble! The ground shattered and the sky collapsed. Transforming into countless avatars to escape in all directions, Demon Lord Bone Face suddenly let out a scream. In that moment, all his avatars shattered into nothingness, filling his heart with terror. Without the slightest hope left, he summoned towering demonic flames around him, igniting his millennia of cultivation in an instant. In the blink of an eye, several avatars shot out, covering billions of miles. Yet, in the end, most were still obliterated by Qin Shenwu¡¯s five-colored hand, a testament to his terrifying strength. ¡°Hmph! ¡°Hmph! Consider yourself lucky today. Next time I encounter you, you will be slain!¡± Sensing Demon Lord Bone Face¡¯s aura completely vanish, Qin Shenwu once again let out a cold snort and then appeared within Celestial Heir City. All those within Celestial Heir City bowed respectfully at his arrival, even Leng Yuehua stepped forward with a fist salute. ¡°Greetings, Senior Brother Qin.¡± Qin Shenwu nodded with a smile. ¡°Junior Sister Leng, you may need to exert a bit more effort for a while longer. Once the situation on our front stabilizes, you can return to the sect.¡± Leng Yuehua¡¯s heart skipped a beat when she heard Qin Shenwu¡¯s words. ¡°Senior Brother Qin, you mean¡­?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Qin Shenwu affirmed with a nod. ¡°If nothing unexpected happens, the war between the righteous and demonic paths should be coming to an end soon. Speaking of which, it¡¯s all thanks to my disciple and his Dao companion.¡± As he said this, Qin Shenwu and Leng Yuehua¡¯s gazes naturally turned towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who both looked somewhat puzzled. Qin Shenwu chuckled, ¡°Don¡¯t underestimate the impact of your actions. The disappearance of the three, including Saint Dead Soul, is the final straw that decides the outcome of the current battlefield between the righteous and demonic paths. The righteous path already had the upper hand, and now, with the three responsible for a key component of the Level 8 array permanently absent from the battlefield, their vacancies are not easily filled. Under these circumstances, it¡¯s unlikely the demonic path can hold out for much longer. Unless they wish to escalate the war further, which is improbable. Doing so would disrupt the balance of power our human race holds in the Celestial Floodgate Realm. The Deepsea nomads, demons, and eldars would not sit idly by and do nothing. This is something neither we nor the higher realms would allow. So. This war will end soon.¡± Hearing Qin Shenwu¡¯s explanation, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Leng Yuehua all had moments of realization. It was at this moment that Qin Shenwu turned his attention back to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Alright, it¡¯s no longer suitable for you two to stay here. Let¡¯s return to the Haoran Sect together with me,¡± he said. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan exchanged a glance and then simultaneously agreed. ¡°Yes!¡± Soon after, Qin Shenwu led them back to the Haoran Sect in the blink of an eye. ¡°For the time being, you should not venture out again. Stay within the sect and focus on your cultivation. Once the war is over, then consider your next steps. Ideally, wait until you have broken through to the Dao Integration realm before venturing out again. After all, there are many now who wish to harm you,¡± Qin Shenwu advised with a smile upon their return to the Haoran Sect, reminding them gently. This left Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan feeling somewhat awkward. Indeed. They had stirred quite a commotion during the war. Aside from the demonic path seeking their demise, forces like the Qiankun Hall and the Five Elements Heavenly Sect probably wished for their downfall as well. It was no wonder that Qin Shenwu personally intervened to bring them back to the Haoran Sect and specifically warned them. However, the turmoil of the war also brought them significant gains. It was indeed time to assimilate their experiences and cultivation. Hopefully, by the time they emerged from seclusion, the war would be over. Qin Shenwu¡¯s avatar didn¡¯t stay long with Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. After he departed, the couple took some time to rest before attempting to access the storage rings of Saint Black Lotus and Saint Heaven Breaker. Opening the storage rings of two Dao Integration Saints was not an easy task. The rings were imprinted with the Dao insights of their owners, requiring time and effort to unlock. Fortunately, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were no ordinary Seethrough cultivators. After spending approximately three to four months, they finally managed to unlock the storage rings of the two saints. Upon opening them, their eyes lit up with excitement. Contained within the two storage rings were numerous precious resources, including the Linglong Heavenly Liquid that Jiang Chengxuan urgently needed. This top-grade level 7 medicinal elixir for body refining could help Jiang elevate his physical cultivation to the late-stage of Level 7. Additionally, there were valuable materials for artifact crafting, pill concoction, and talisman making. Jiang Chengxuan had been pondering how much effort it would take to accumulate the resources needed to advance to a Level 7 talisman master. Now, with the contents of these storage rings, he could save that considerable effort. Lastly, there were several Level 8 treasures, various ores, several spiritual herbs, and a Level 8 heaven-connecting spiritual treasure embryo. The value of these items was extraordinarily high, easily worth more than the combined value of most of their current possessions. The Level 8 heaven-connecting spiritual treasure embryo, in particular, was something any newly advanced Dao Integration cultivator would find hard to resist. If brought to auction, it would undoubtedly fetch a high price. Of course. No one in their right mind would sell such an item. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were no exception. Jiang Chengxuan then handed the Level 8 heaven-connectin spiritual treasure embryo to Shen Ruyan, saying, ¡°Ruyan, take this embryo. With your current strength, you should be able to start refining it. Once you break through to Dao Integration, it won¡¯t be long before you can turn this embryo into a genuine heaven-connecting spiritual treasure.¡± Chapter 860 - Chapter 860: End of the War, Competition for the New World Chapter 860: End of the War, Competition for the New World Editor: Henyee Translations Just as he stepped outside, Jiang Chengxuan was greeted by Shen Ruyan approaching him. ¡°Have you finished your seclusion, husband? How is that?¡± Did you make any special gains?¡± she inquired with a look of anticipation. A smile quickly spread across Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face as he nodded at Shen Ruyan, ¡°The gains were substantial. I¡¯ve essentially achieved the goals I set for myself.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Surprise and delight shone on Shen Ruyan¡¯s face. The couple then shared with each other the outcomes of their respective seclusions. As they were catching up, their communication talismans suddenly lit up simultaneously. Exchanging glances, they each retrieved their talisman. With just one look, expressions of surprise inevitably surfaced on their faces. The message they received announced the end of the longstanding war between the righteous and demonic paths. Mahayana Daolord from both alliances had come forward to sign a ceasefire agreement, including leaders from super sects like the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley. The sect masters and family heads had signed their sects¡¯ names on the agreement, acknowledging the decision on behalf of their respective forces. From that moment on, the nearly millennium-long grand conflict between the righteous and demonic paths was officially concluded. While skirmishes and battles between cultivators of the two paths would still occur, wars on such a large scale as just experienced would no longer happen. This was also what the overall situation required. Continuous warfare would have weakened the human race¡¯s power in the Celestial Floodgate Realm, inviting unrest among other races and potentially leading to unforeseen events. Avoiding such outcomes was a priority for the human race¡¯s leadership, transcending the righteous-demonic divide and focusing solely on the well-being of humanity. Now, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and all other cultivators from the Haoran Sect received an urgent message instructing them to return to the sect and convene in the grand council hall as soon as possible. The message specified that all cultivators above the Soul Formation Realm, barring unforeseen circumstances, were required to attend. However, instead of rushing to the grand council hall, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan decided to head to Shenwu Peak first. They had just learned that Qin Shenwu had returned to the sect, and they wished to see him before anything else. They wanted to see if there was anything special about the meeting. Upon their arrival at Shenwu Peak, Jiang Chengxuan and his Dao companion discovered that their senior sister, Xie Xiangyao, had also arrived. Zhao Tianfan emerged from his cave abode on the peak as well. Their meeting naturally involved a warm exchange of greetings. It wasn¡¯t long before they all received a message from Qin Shenwu, summoning them to his cave abode. Upon reaching Qin Shenwu¡¯s cave abode and seeing his current condition, Jiang Chengxuan and the others were taken aback. Qin Shenwu appeared pale and his aura was notably weakened, clearly indicating he had sustained serious injuries. ¡°Shifu, what happened to you?¡± they asked with concern. Qin Shenwu, however, responded with a nonchalant smile and a shake of his head, ¡°It¡¯s nothing serious. I just clashed head-on with Daolord Devilsky a few times and lost some of my Dao¡¯s essence. A bit of rest should see me recover soon.¡± ¡°Daolord Devilsky?¡± Hearing this name caused a jolt among them. They were all familiar with this great Daolord from the demonic path, a renowned figure from the True Demon Sect who seldom made appearances in the Celestial Floodgate Realm. It was surprising to hear that he had shown up for this war between the righteous and demonic paths, even clashing with their Shifu, Qin Shenwu. What was most astonishing was that their Shifu had managed to withstand the attacks of such a formidable Daolord. ¡°Alright, I didn¡¯t call you here to talk about this,¡± Qin Shenwu said. ¡°The main reason I¡¯ve summoned you is to discuss what lies ahead for us, the righteous and demonic paths, as well as the various sects and families.¡± ¡°Huh¡­?¡± At this, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Xie Xiangyao, and even Zhao Tianfan seemed to realize something, their spirits instantly heightened. ¡°Heh, have you guessed it already?¡± Qin Shenwu chuckled, ¡°Correct, it¡¯s about that new world.¡± As expected. The eyes of Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Xie Xiangyao lit up upon hearing Qin Shenwu. Qin Shenwu continued, ¡°This council meeting primarily revolves around this very topic. As my disciples, and based on your performance in this war, you¡¯re entitled to be informed about the intricacies and granted more authority.¡± Qin Shenwu then briefed them on the general situation. The outcome of the war undoubtedly marked a victory for their righteous path, which meant that they were naturally entitled to a larger share and more authority over the new world¡¯s distribution. According to Qin Shenwu, the new world would be divided, with their righteous path claiming sixty percent of the territory and the demonic path getting forty percent. Given that it was a new world, the potential resources and opportunities within were expected to be abundant. Even the Nine-Colored Lotus that Zhao Tianfan urgently needed might be found there. This led to some disputes within the alliance of the righteous path, as various sects and families vied for their share. Fortunately, the Haoran Sect had performed admirably in the war, contributing significantly to the victory. As a result, the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley were jointly awarded ten percent of the new world¡¯s territory. While ten percent might seem small, the area it encompassed was vast, unimaginably so. It was significantly larger than the current territories of both the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley combined, by dozens or even hundreds of times. However, the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley, despite jointly securing this portion of the new world, would need to explore and compete for the actual location of their territory on their own. The same applied to other sects and families within the righteous alliance. Therefore, it was mutually agreed that no cultivator above Dao Fusion from either the righteous or demonic paths would enter this new world. Any violation of this rule would result in a joint decision to disqualify the offending party from settling in the new world. So. This expedition to the new world was crucial for the fundamental interests of both the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley. They needed to commit their full efforts to it. Chapter 861 - Chapter 861: Meeting in the Council Hall Chapter 861: Meeting in the Council Hall Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and the others essentially understood the situation. Essentially, this was akin to pioneering a new world, except that the stakes were significantly higher, and the competition far more intense. ¡°Right Shifu, do all our righteous forces still have no clear understanding of the new world¡¯s major rivers, mountains, and precious resource sites? Do we need to explore them bit by bit?¡± Xie Xiangyao suddenly raised this question, prompting Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Zhao Tianfan to turn their attention towards Qin Shenwu. Indeed. Given the capabilities of each faction, having discovered such a world, it would be unlikely for them to know nothing about it. Otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t have confirmed it as a new world comparable in scale and level to their Celestial Floodgate Realm. Qin Shenwu confirmed their thoughts. As expected, the various super forces and overlord forces within the Celestial Floodgate Realm had some understanding of the new world, including certain precious resource sites and mineral vein locations. The reason the sect had convened everyone was precisely for these matters. The sect would share what it knew with the chosen cultivators, whose task would then be to swiftly claim these locations and establish protective arrays on behalf of their sect. Only after setting up their sect¡¯s protective arrays would other sects and families acknowledge the location as belonging to them. Otherwise, even if their people were already there, without a protective array, the area would still be open to contestation. Hearing Qin Shenwu¡¯s explanation, everyone finally had a clear understanding of their mission for the trip. ¡®¡öOf course, with the new world being so vast, there are undoubtedly many excellent locations that remain undiscovered by us. These places and the resources they contain will require you to explore and secure. This is also an important task for you upon entering the new world,¡± Qin Shenwu added. With that, Qin Shenwu looked around at everyone and finally said with a smile, ¡°Alright, that¡¯s the gist of it. Head to the sect¡¯s council hall for the detailed arrangements and specifics. Sect Master Xue will provide you with more detailed information at that time.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and the others exchanged glances, nodded in agreement, and, after paying their respects to Qin Shenwu, left his cave abode. After departing from Qin Shenwu¡¯s cave abode, the group looked at each other and, without hesitation, made their way towards the council hall. After a while. As Jiang Chengxuan and his group entered the council hall, they found it already filled with many familiar faces, including Elders Yuan Feng, Chi Yan, Wen Tao, and others. ¡°Shifu,¡± Jiang Anran suddenly emerged from the crowd, approaching Jiang Chengxuan and the others. Several fellow Haoran Sect disciples accompanied her, all of whom quickly bowed in greeting upon seeing Jiang Chengxuan and his companions. ¡°Greetings, Elder Jiang, Elder Shen, Elder Xie, Elder Zhao.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded in response. Then, his and Shen Ruyan¡¯s attention turned to Jiang Anran. After the recent war between the righteous and demonic paths, Jiang Aman¡¯s cultivation had reached the verge of breaking through to Void Returning. It seemed it wouldn¡¯t be long before she made the breakthrough. ¡°Anran, you¡¯ll stay with us for a while,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said. Glancing at the disciples surrounding Jiang Anran, he added, ¡°If your fellow disciples wish, they are welcome to join us as well.¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Really?¡± Their faces lit up with surprise and delight. They were all aware of the standing Jiang Chengxuan held within the Haoran Sect. Rumors suggested his strength was now comparable to that of a Dao integration cultivator, with several demonic saints reportedly having fallen by his hand. To be in the company of such a prominent figure promised a bright future. Jiang Anran felt touched by this gesture, understanding that her Shifu was doing this partly for her sake, helping her foster reliable companions. After all, having supportive friends by one¡¯s side could make the journey ahead smoother, regardless of the path taken. After exchanging greetings with some familiar sect members and finding their seats, it wasn¡¯t long before Sect Master Xue Ping, Supreme Elder Leng Yuehua, Supreme Elder Saint Zenith, and others arrived in the council hall one after another. Their presence immediately quieted the previously noisy hall as everyone¡¯s attention shifted towards Xue Ping, Long Yuehua, and the other high-ranking sect leaders. At this moment, Sect Master Xue Ping was the first to speak. ¡°Having convened everyone here, some of you might already guess the reason. Indeed, this assembly is about the new world.¡± Sect Master Xue then reiterated the importance of exploring the new world and competing for territories within it to those present. The audience initially reacted with surprise and confusion but soon displayed excitement. Clearly, everyone understood the potential opportunities lying in an unexplored new world. It wasn¡¯t an exaggeration to say that this exploration could be a life-changing opportunity for some attendees. Securing rare and precious items could catapult someone to unprecedented heights. Sect Master Xue continued, highlighting the precautions and rules to be followed in the new world, echoing the information Qin Shenwu had shared with Jiang Chengxuan and the others. Finally, Xue Ping looked around at everyone and slowly said, -Now, does anyone have any thoughts or wish to opt out of this mission? If so, feel free to stand up now. The sect will not blame you for your decision. However, if anyone disobeys orders, acts recklessly, or violates commands after entering the new world, don¡¯t blame the sect for being ruthless. Such individuals will not be treated leniently. After his statement, Sect Master Xue and the others waited for a while, but no one stood up to withdraw from the mission.. Chapter 862 - Chapter 862: Special Mission, Searching for the Land of Dao Origin Chapter 862: Special Mission, Searching for the Land of Dao Origin Editor: Henyee Translations Clearly, regarding the exploration of the new world, not a single person present wished to opt out. Xue Ping and the others seemed to have anticipated this response, nodding slightly in acknowledgment. ¡°In that case, let me outline the personnel arrangements for the upcoming journey to the new world. Our Haoran Sect will be joining forces with Thunderclap Valley for this expedition. The leaders of our teams will be Dao Integration elders from both our sect and Thunderclap Valley. You will just need to follow their directions.¡± Following this, Xue Ping shared more specific details with everyone present and then added, ¡°If there are no further questions, then our expedition to the new world will depart in a month.¡± After most attendees had left, Xue Ping and Leng Yuehua, along with other senior figures, asked Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to stay behind. ¡°Martial Nephew Jiang, Martial Niece Shen, please stay for a while.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded. Once the hall was clear, Xue Ping and Leng Yuehua turned to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, with Saint Zenith and the other saints looking on with evident curiosity. ¡°Cough cough¡­¡± Suddenly, Xue Ping coughed twice before addressing Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, ¡°The reason we¡¯ve asked you to stay is that there¡¯s a special mission we¡¯d like to entrust to you.¡± ¡°A special mission?¡± J Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were slightly stunned. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Xue Ping nodded. As he spoke, he took out a jade slip from his body and handed it to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°During our prior explorations, we discovered a special location in the new world known as the Dao Origin Land. To put it simply, it¡¯s a place for comprehending the Dao. Cultivators can gain immense benefits in comprehending rules and the Dao there. Currently, only our Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley are aware of this information. Your task is to locate this Dao Origin Land upon entering the new world, establish arrays, and secure it as a joint territory for both our sect and Thunderclap Valley.¡± Hearing Xue Ping¡¯s explanation, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were visibly taken aback. They had not expected to be assigned such a significant task. It was clear from Xue Ping¡¯s description just how important the Dao Origin Land was. The prospect of such a place would undoubtedly entice even Mahayana Daolords. However, questions naturally arose. Why not assign stronger Dao Integration saints to search for such a crucial location? And if its general vicinity had already been discovered, why did they need to find it again? Could it be that this place could move on its own? Seeming to understand their confusion, Xue Ping elaborated, ¡°To be frank, we only had a rough idea about the location of the Dao Origin Land initially. We couldn¡¯t pinpoint its exact location, largely due to the circumstances at the time. Remember, the explorers who first entered the new world weren¡¯t just from our Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley but included most of the righteous and demonic paths¡¯ Dao Integration cultivators. Any slight indication from us could have alerted others to the existence of the Dao Origin Land. I assume you understand how vital a place that enables cultivators to swiftly enter a state of Dao comprehension is for us.¡± After pausing briefly, Xue Ping continued, ¡°As for why you two are being sent, it was actually a suggestion from your Shifu.¡± ¡°Our Shifu¡¯s suggestion?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked surprised. Qin Shenwu hadn¡¯t mentioned anything about this when they were on Shenwu Peak. Xue Ping added, ¡°Moreover, and most importantly, your strength is sufficient. After entering the new world, Supreme Elder Leng Yuehua and Saint Zenith will have other critical tasks. Furthermore, the Dao Origin Land is named as such because if a Dao Integration cultivator approaches, they will interact with certain Dao principles within, causing corresponding phenomena to emerge. If that happens, it will attract widespread attention, making it very difficult for us to claim that place discreetly. But it¡¯s different for you two. As Void Returning cultivators, your approach won¡¯t trigger the Dao Origin Land¡¯s reactions. Coupled with your sufficient strength to handle unexpected challenges, you are the ideal candidates for this task.¡± Hearing Xue Ping¡¯s explanation, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan finally understood the reasoning behind their selection. They exchanged glances, then nodded to Xue Ping in unison. ¡°Sect Master, we accept this mission.¡± Seeing Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s agreement, smiles appeared on the faces of Xue Ping, Leng Yuehua, and the others nearby. Xue Ping nodded in satisfaction and said, ¡°We truly did not misjudge you. Rest assured, this mission is of great importance, and we will not let you take unnecessary risks. Moreover, once the mission is completed, both our sects will provide you with adequate rewards.¡± Jiang Chengxuan immediately shook his head, ¡°Martial Uncle Xue overstates our contribution. As cultivators of the Haoran Sect and the Thunderclap Valley, it¡¯s our duty to work for the sect. Martial Uncle Xue, you don¡¯t have to do this.¡± Xue Ping and the others, including Supreme Elders and Dao Integration saints, were very pleased with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s response. Xue Ping took out a storage ring from his body and handed it to the two of them. ¡°In this storage ring are some protective treasures we prepared for you. Most importantly, there is a Level 8 protective array disc that our two sects have jointly crafted, the Haoran Divine Thunder Array. Once you locate the Dao Origin Land, simply set up this array, and everything should be secure. Also, the jade slip 1 gave you contains detailed information about the Dao Origin Land. Once you enter the new world with Supreme Elder Leng and the others, you don¡¯t need to stick with them the entire time. Find an appropriate moment to depart and proceed on your own.¡± After receiving further instructions on some details, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan bid farewell to Xue Ping and the others, then returned temporarily to Cloud Mist Peak. A month quickly flew by. When the agreed-upon time arrived, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not delay at all and quickly joined the rest of their fellow disciples and brothers.. Chapter 863 - Chapter 863: Malicious Gaze, Entering the New World Chapter 863: Malicious Gaze, Entering the New World Editor: Henyee Translations At that moment, numerous formidable presences suddenly descended from the sky, prompting Jiang Chengxuan and everyone present to look up. They saw Sect Master Xue Ping, Supreme Elder Leng Yuehua, Supreme Elder Saint Zenith, and others appearing simultaneously. Immediately, everyone bowed. Xue Ping and the other senior elders nodded in response. Without wasting time, they summoned a gigantic ship, ushering everyone aboard. The ship then swiftly set course for the entrance to the new world. At this time, there was only one known entry point connecting their Celestial Floodgate Realm to the new world. Regardless of whether it was the Haoran Sect, Thunderclap Valley, or any other sect or family, all were headed in the same direction. Of course. As time went on, more entry points between the new world and the Celestial Floodgate Realm might emerge. However, as long as the human cultivators from the Celestial Floodgate Realm firmly maintained control over the new world, no matter how the entry points changed, the new world would remain within their grasp, even if an entrance appeared in the territory of another race. The ship piloted by Xue Ping moved at an impressive speed. In no time, Jiang Chengxuan and the group found themselves atop a towering mountain. Using his divine sense to survey the area, Jiang Chengxuan noticed many people had already gathered there. There were cultivators from various super and overlord forces. There was little interaction among them as everyone closely monitored the situation at the new world¡¯s entrance. Just like that. After waiting there for three days, with more people arriving intermittently, Mahayana Daolords finally flew towards the void in front when it was almost time. Without much ado, they cast a series of spells, causing ripples to sweep across the void. Jiang Chengxuan and the others immediately noticed that a dazzling door had vaguely appeared in the empty void. That was the entrance to the new world that connected to their Celestial Floodgate Realm. It was clear that the entrance had been specially stabilized by the cultivators of the Celestial Floodgate Realm, making it appear much more stable than one might expect for a junction between two worlds, where spatial turbulence and storms should have been rampant. ¡°Everyone, prepare yourselves. The portal connecting the two worlds has appeared. You¡¯ll all enter together soon. Remember to stay close to the elders and don¡¯t fall behind,¡± Xue Ping¡¯s voice resonated in the ears of every Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley cultivator, instilling a sense of urgency in them. As it came time for their groups to enter, the voices of Xue Ping and Yun Yizhen echoed almost in unison. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! In an instant, streaks of light soared into the sky, and in the blink of an eye, Jiang Chengxuan and the others had arrived in front of the colorful portal. At that very moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan suddenly sensed a supremely authoritative gaze subtly focused on them. This gaze was incredibly discreet, yet it set off alarm bells in their hearts. ¡°It¡¯s a Mahayana Daolord!¡± Almost instantly, they recognized the owner of the gaze. However, they did not turn to lookback. The scrutiny was so covert that even Dao Integration saints might not easily notice it. Looking back at that moment could inadvertently draw attention to themselves, which would be highly disadvantageous for them later on. Even without looking, the two had a good guess of who the observer was. It was undoubtedly the Mahayana Daolord from the Qiankun Hall. Buzz! Fortunately, the entrance connecting the two worlds was very close. In just a moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had already passed through the portal, disappearing from everyone¡¯s sight. From afar, Xue Ping and Yun Yizhen watched the direction of the colorful portal in the sky, a chill flashing in their eyes. Xue Ping sent a voice transmission to Yun Yizhen, ¡°Brother Yun, did you sense anything just now?¡± Yun Yizhen replied, ¡°Brother Xue, asking this question, it seems you also felt that person¡¯s ill intent, right?¡± The coldness in his eyes intensified. ¡°Fortunately, he did not make any moves. Otherwise, even if it wasn¡¯t the right occasion today, I would have shown him the profound foundation that a super sect, with a history of hundreds of thousands of years, possesses. Xue Ping nodded. ¡°Me too.¡± At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and the group of cultivators from the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley, upon passing through the colorful portal, suddenly experienced a dizzying sensation of the world spinning. Fortunately, given their strength, such a degree of spatial transition was not a burden to them. They quickly adjusted their states. As they regained their bearings, a vast range of mountains unfolded before their eyes. The air was thick with Primordial Spiritual Qi, almost liquid in its richness, stunning many people. Especially Soul Formation cultivators among them had never seen such dense and pure Primordial Spiritual Qi- Everywhere they looked, there were all sorts of spiritual plants casually scattered around. ¡°What¡­?¡± Everyone was gaping in disbelief at the abundance of spiritual herbs and medicines. Even Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were equally shocked by the sight. It was indeed an undeveloped new world, teeming with countless resources. No wonder there had been such a fierce war between the righteous and demonic paths, which was decisively halted after reaching a certain point. While everyone was marveling at the sight, the leaders of the expedition, Supreme Elder Leng Yuehua and Saint Zenith, addressed the group, ¡°This area is merely the outermost and most ordinary part of this world. What you see is just the tip of the iceberg. The truly valuable treasures are located deeper within. Now, let¡¯s proceed according to the original plan.¡± After saying this, they exchanged meaningful glances with Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. They understood the meaning in each other¡¯s eyes. For the moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not rush to separate from the group but followed Supreme Elder LEng Yuehua and Saint ZENITH, moving towards the distant horizon. Chapter 864 - Chapter 864: Supreme Treasure, Heaven Splitting Purple Qi Chapter 864: Supreme Treasure, Heaven Splitting Purple Qi Editor: Henyee Translations Not long after embarking on their flight, Jiang Chengxuan and his companions encountered other cultivators who had also ventured into this new realm. Their gazes met across the skies, but there were no exchanges; each party continued on their respective paths. After that. As time went on, they stumbled upon more individuals. Just like at the beginning, encounters were brief, limited to mere exchanges of looks before parting ways. After all, this new world was ripe for exploration, teeming with places yet to be discovered. Everyone had their own objectives for being here. Unless necessary, engaging with others seemed pointless, especially at such a time when it could lead to unnecessary misunderstandings. Just like that. Jiang Chengxuan and his group flew for about several days. On the fifth day, they finally landed atop an extraordinarily towering peak. The moment they set foot on this mountain, they sensed its uniqueness compared to other places. Not only was the Primordial Spirit Qi more concentrated and pure here, but the area was also lush with many precious spiritual herbs and medicines. Among these were numerous Level 8 spiritual herbs and medicines. They even spotted more than one Level 8 spiritual root, a sight so astounding it made many among them involuntarily take deeper breaths. Some couldn¡¯t help but turn to Leng Yuehua and Saint Zenith, among others, and ask, ¡°Martial Aunt Leng, Martial Uncle Zenith, are our Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley going to establish our sects¡¯ gate here?¡± Leng Yuehua, Saint Zenith, and Saint Stormwrath from Thunderclap Valley could not help but look at each other. Eventually, it was Saint Zenith who replied, ¡°Indeed, we plan to establish a sect¡¯s gate here, but it won¡¯t be the only one for our two sects in this world.¡± ¡°Hiss!¡± Hearing his words, everyone present could not help but gasp. Not the only sect¡¯s gate? Did that mean they had found other places just like this one within this world? The thought alone was thrilling. For no reason, everyone¡¯s faces were filled with excitement. However, just then, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan exchanged glances with Leng Yuehua, Saint Zenith, and Saint Stormwrath at the front, and quietly left the place without alerting anyone. However, there were still two figures standing at the place where they were originally standing. These were clone mirror images, a one-time treasure capable of mimicking a cultivator¡¯s appearance while retaining a fraction of the original¡¯s power and abilities. This strategy was meant to deceive, ensuring that no one noticed the departure of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Meanwhile, after Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan discreetly left the group, they swiftly altered their appearances and even adjusted their aura. For Jiang Chengxuan, who had mastered the fourth stage of the Heavenly Calculation Technique, this was not a challenge. Unless faced with a Mahayana Daolord or a Dao Mastery Saint, identifying their true selves would be nearly impossible. And in this new world, the existence of such beings was unlikely. So. Unless their clone mirror images encountered some mishap, their identities would remain almost impossible to discern. ¡°Husband, how shall we proceed to locate the Dao Origin Land?¡± Shen Ruyan asked, looking towards Jiang Chengxuan. Before entering, neither the Haoran Sect nor Thunderclap Valley knew the exact location of the Dao Origin Land. They were only provided with a general direction. Moreover, there was no guarantee that this direction was reliable. Determining its accuracy would require their own judgment and search after entering the new world. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan did not immediately respond to Shen Ruyan. Instead, he began to use the Heavenly Calculation Technique to calculate the position of the Dao Origin Land. However, perhaps due to the complex Dao principles surrounding the Dao Origin Land, the guidance provided by his Heavenly Calculation Technique was vague and unhelpful, including his Intuition of the Heavens, which offered no clues. It seemed they had to resort to using some merit to enhance their calculations. With this thought, Jiang Chengxuan extracted a strand of merit and integrated it into his calculations. Yet, a single strand of merit was insufficient. After the calculation, Jiang Chengxuan did not obtain any useful information. Determined, he gritted his teeth and decided to invest ten strands of merit energy all at once. Buzz! In an instant, the path that was once shrouded in dense fog seemed as if it were partially unveiled by an unseen hand, allowing Jiang Chengxuan to discern a direction at last. What surprised him further was that this direction was the exact opposite of the one provided by their sect. Could it be that the direction given by their own sect was completely mistaken? This thought briefly crossed his mind, but he did not doubt his calculations. Instead, he turned to Shen Ruyan and said, ¡°Wife, let¡¯s head in that direction to have a look.¡± With that, the couple flew towards the indicated direction. This journey lasted for over half a month, during which they encountered numerous treasures. In such a new world, it was common to find spiritual items scattered all around. It was only natural for them to have such findings, though these items were not of much significance to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan at their current level. After flying forward for another week, they finally stopped in front of a canyon. Before them lay a canyon stretching for thousands of miles, but what caught their attention was not its size. What mattered most was the extremely dense purple glow emanating from within the canyon. At first, the couple was unclear about the nature of this purple glow. However, as time passed, they quickly realized what it was. The purple halo before them was none other than the Heaven Splitting Purple Qi, a substance that could only be nurtured at the dawn of a world¡¯s birth. This was something that even immortals in the Immortal Realms would covet, an essential treasure for condensing immortal treasures and creating internal worlds. It was also a supreme treasure that could aid Dao Integration Saints in their breakthrough to Mahayana Daolord and assist Mahayana Daolords in their quest for ascension. If these Heaven Splitting Purple Qi were to be discovered by others, it could potentially reignite the great wars that had just ceased.. Chapter 865 - Chapter 865: Clash with Level 8 Talismans Chapter 865: Clash with Level 8 Talismans Editor: Henyee Translations Convinced that no one could resist the allure of the Heaven Splitting Purple Qi, especially given its abundance here, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan understood the gravity of their discovery. The amount of Heaven Splitting Purple Qi present could potentially elevate more than ten individuals to the stature of Mahayana Daolords. The very thought of having over ten Mahayana Daolords was staggering. Thus, it was imperative that this treasure remained hidden from others. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately set out to collect the Heaven Splitting Purple Qi. However, collecting such Qi was not a task for ordinary storage treasures. It required an item imbued with the innate Qi of creation. After searching through his belongings, Jiang Chengxuan produced his Ascension Furnace. There was a clang. As the lid of the furnace was opened, the Heaven Splitting Purple Qi before them swarmed into the furnace, and in just a moment, the majority was collected. But it was at this moment, as Shen Ruyan was vigilantly monitoring their surroundings, that her eyes suddenly sharpened. She noticed three cultivators from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect approaching. All three were of the Seethrough stage, clearly indicating that other sects had similar intentions, deploying their cultivators for exploration in this realm. Coincidentally, these three from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect were approaching them. ¡°That is?¡± At this moment, the three cultivators from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect also noticed the situation within the canyon, their expressions turning to shock, quickly followed by uncontrollable ecstasy. ¡°It¡¯s Heaven Splitting Purple Qi! To think it¡¯s actually Heaven Splitting Purple Qi!¡± exclaimed one with a horse-faced appearance. The eyes of the other two also lit up. However, their joy quickly turned to anger upon spotting Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan collecting the Qi. ¡°Stop! Stop now!¡± they shouted, immediately unleashing their spiritual treasures without hesitation. They also expanded their domains to full extent, directing their full force at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, ready to engage without holding back. Their reaction was understandable. Anyone witnessing such a vast amount of Heaven Splitting Purple Qi being claimed by others would lose their calm completely. ¡°Hmph!¡± At that moment, Shen Ruyan let out a cold snort through her nose. Instantly, her surroundings burst with lightning, crackling like dragons and snakes, shattering the domains of the three horse-faced cultivators in a flash. At the same time. Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Lightning Immortal Slayer was also summoned by her. Rumble! With a thunderous rumble, formidable lightning swept across the void. The clanging sounds followed as the spiritual treasures of the three horse-faced men were sent flying by Five Lightning Immortal Slayer. ¡°What?¡± Seeing this, the expressions of the horse-faced man and the other two changed drastically. They didn¡¯t expect Shen Ruyan to be so powerful. Facing three opponents, she still firmly held the upper hand. ¡°We must obtain the Heaven Splitting Purple Qi at all costs!¡± The determination in their eyes was unmistakable. Next, they each produced a talisman emitting an immensely terrifying aura. Shen Ruyan immediately recognized these not as ordinary talismans but as Level 8 offensive talismans. As expected. Cultivators sent for exploration were equipped with significant trump cards and life-saving items. At this moment, both Jiang Chengxuan, who was collecting the Heaven Splitting Purple Qi, and Shen Ruyan, facing off against the three men, grew more solemn. Facing three Level 8 talismans, even they had to exercise caution. ¡°Hand over all the Heaven Splitting Purple Qi you have, or don¡¯t blame us for being impolite,¡± one of the horse-faced men coldly demanded, not wanting to act hastily and risk damaging the precious Qi. If they suffered any losses because of this, it would be a huge loss. Shen Ruyan, aware of their intentions, scoffed at their demand. ¡°Hand over the Heaven Splitting Purple Qi to you? Wishful thinking,¡± she retorted, her disdain clear. A cold light flashed in the eyes of the three men. ¡°Don¡¯t think we won¡¯t take action. If that¡¯s what you believe, you¡¯re about to be disappointed.¡± Without waiting for Shen Ruyan¡¯s response, they activated their Level 8 talismans, ready to escalate the confrontation Buzz! In an instant, a terrifying fluctuation erupted. The formidable power from the Dao Integration level swept towards Shen Ruyan and Jiang Chengxuan, who stood behind her. ¡°Ruyan, let me handle this!¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan had just finished collecting all the Heaven Splitting Purple Qi from the canyon.. With a flash, he positioned himself in front of Shen Ruyan, and the Five Elements Diagram in his hand shimmered, transforming into a shield in an instant. Since becoming a Heaven-connecting spiritual treasure, the Five Elements Diagram had gained the ability to morph at will. Boom, boom, boom! The terrifying power exploded upon the shield in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand, forcing him to stagger backward repeatedly. He immediately activated the Infinite Wheel, causing myriad halos to circulate around him. The onslaught from the Level 8 talismans left only superficial wounds on his body without causing any internal or rule-based injuries. This scene left the three horse-faced men completely dumbfounded. They could not comprehend how their Level 8 talismans had inflicted merely superficial damage on Jiang Chengxuan. Strictly speaking, these were nothing more than skin-deep injuries, negligible for a cultivator of the Seethrough stage. When had such a formidable Seethrough cultivator emerged in their Celestial Floodgate Realm? In almost an instant, the realization dawned upon the three horse-faced men, and their gaze towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan shifted to one of horror. ¡°You¡­ you are¡­?¡± ¡°Ah, recognized us, have you?¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face took on a cold expression. The next moment, a five-colored radiance surged behind him.. Chapter 866 - Chapter 866: Killing Three People in a Row, The Place Chapter 866: Killing Three People in a Row, The Place Where the World Was Established Editor: Henyee Translations Swoosh! With a swift flash of five-colored brilliance, the formidable power unleashed by the three horse-faced men¡¯s Level 8 talismans vanished into thin air. In that instant, the three of them were utterly dumbfounded, unable to grasp the unfolding events. It had to be known that these were Level 8 talismans, not some lesser 6 or 7 ones, yet the outcome was¡­ Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Before they could react, the sound of tearing through the void echoed. ¡°Uh¡­¡± A man clad in blue robes suddenly had a tiny sword hole appear at his forehead. His eyes widened in shock as his life force dissipated. ¡°Junior Brother Yun Lin!¡± The horse-faced man and another in red robes were horrified. Defensive spiritual treasures materialized in front of them, but how could mere treasures stand against the sword qi from a heaven-connecting spiritual treasure? In an instant, the defensive treasures in front of the horse-faced and red-robed men were shattered. Immediately after, before they could react, the Golden Void Sword pierced through their bodies one after another and killed them in midair. BOOM! At the same time, Jiang Chengxuan unleashed a ball of flames from his hand, reducing the horse-faced man and their storage treasures to ashes. This precaution was taken to prevent the Five Elements Heavenly Sect from tracking them through any remnants left on their possessions. After all, their location was no ordinary place. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had realized that after the Heaven Splitting Purple Qi vanished, the area was suffused with dense Dao rhythms. This confirmed their suspicion that this was indeed a Dao Origin Land, different from the location provided by their sect. There were two possibilities. Either the sect¡¯s given location was inaccurate, or this new world contained more than one Dao Origin Land. If the latter were true, their discovery would be immensely significant, especially for the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley. If they could find another Dao Origin Land, it would be ideal. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan conducted a detailed exploration of the terrain. Then, they produced a Level 8 array disc from their possessions and strategically placed it within the canyon. Buzz! About a few days later. Within the canyon, a light barrier invisible to the naked eye suddenly rose, emanating strong fluctuations. This was the Level 8 protective array laid down by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, and only at this moment did their hearts slightly relax. According to the rules, once they had successfully established this Level 8 array, the location officially belonged to them. immediately, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan sent a message to Leng Yuehua and Stormwrath, who were orchestrating the array setup with others. Leng Yuehua, Saint Zenith, and Stormwrath were surprised upon receiving the message from Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. They hadn¡¯t expected the two to find and secure a Dao Origin Land so quickly. After a brief discussion, Saint Zenith led a group towards the location specified by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Some days later. When Saint Zenith and his group arrived, their faces could hardly conceal their astonishment. He looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who had come to welcome them, and couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Martial Nephew Jiang, Martial Niece Shen, how can this Dao Origin Land be so large?¡± Indeed. According to Saint Zenith¡¯s previous understanding, the Dao Origin Land they had discovered was much smaller than the place in front of them. Could it be¡­ Suddenly, he seemed to have thought of something and was shocked. ¡°Saint Zenith, have you also noticed? This Dao Origin Land is not the same as the one we found before. Indeed, its scale is quite vast. Most importantly, this might be a place where a world is established.¡± The so-called place where the world was established referred to the area that was first expanded at the beginning of the world. Only in such areas can Heaven Splitting Purple Qi, indicative of a world¡¯s nascent stages, be found. Cultivating in such a place allows cultivators to directly comprehend the primal rules of creation, presenting an irresistible allure to any cultivators aspiring towards the Dao of immortality. The significance of a world-creation site goes beyond its immediate benefits. Periodically, it may generate Heaven Splitting Purple Qi. Although this phenomenon lasts for only a limited time, approximately between one hundred thousand and five hundred thousand years, after which the Qi ceases to appear, the strategic value of such a region remains immeasurable. At that moment, Saint Zenith deeply recognized the critical importance of this site for both the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley. He did not inquire about what Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan might have found prior to his arrival. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not say anything either. Both sides reached a tacit understanding. This was also an agreement that all of them had reached before entering. Beyond the compulsory items to the sect, discoveries made during this exploration could be claimed by the discoverers themselves. Of course, they were free to share or trade these finds with their sect if they chose to do so. ¡°Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, given the significance of this place, it¡¯s only appropriate that we inform Leng Yuehua and the others. As you well know, we cannot overemphasize our attention here,¡± Saint Zenith suggested, then, as if remembering something important, asked, ¡°By the way, before we arrived, had anyone else discovered this place? Upon hearing Saint Zenith¡¯s question, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not conceal the truth, recounting the encounter with the three Seethrough cultivators from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect. After listening, Saint Zenith¡¯s expression grew slightly grave, but he nodded in approval, ¡°You¡¯ve handled it well. Rest assured, the Five Elements Heavenly Sect is unlikely to discern the specifics of this location. Even if they do come searching, we will find ways to deal with them. The only thing you have to pay attention to is your future actions. You have to be more careful..¡± Chapter 867 - Chapter 867: The Second Dao Origin Land, Meeting Saint Skywhite Again Chapter 867: The Second Dao Origin Land, Meeting Saint Skywhite Again Editor: Henyee Translations Without further hesitation, Saint Zenith immediately sent a message to Leng Yuehua and Stormwrath, informing them of the discovery in this new world. There were a total of 10 Dao Integration Saints who had entered this new world. Saint Zenith planned for Leng Yuehua and Stormwrath to join them, knowing that with three Dao Integration Saints present, they could maximize the defensive array¡¯s potential. This would ensure they had sufficient power to handle any unexpected situations that might arise at this crucial site. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were aware of the significance of consolidating their hold on this Dao Origin Land. Therefore, the couple was not in a hurry to leave. Instead, they waited for Leng Yuehua and the others to arrive before bidding farewell. After all, their primary goal besides securing a Dao Origin Land was to find opportunities for themselves. Now, they had found one Dao Origin land Next, they only needed to find another, and their mission would be completed. Furthermore, it was completed perfectly. Of course. With the current situation, even if they didn¡¯t look for the other Dao Origin Land, there wouldn¡¯t be any problem. However, if you don¡¯t do this, someone will naturally do it for you. Should it fall into the hands of another sect, it would be a considerable loss for the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan naturally did not want that to happen. So. Determined to prevent such an outcome, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan bid farewell to Saint Zenith and Leng Yuehua, setting off towards the general vicinity of the second Dao Origin Land. However, this search proved far more time-consuming, taking them several years before they finally sensed traces of Dao rhythm above a grand river. To their surprise, they were not the first to arrive. Saint Skywhite from the Qiankun Hall, along with other cultivators from his sect, were already present. Fortunately, the defensive array had not yet been established, implying that this land was not officially claimed by the Qiankun Hall. The arrival of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan evidently unsettled Saint Skywhite and his companions, whose expressions darkened at the sight of familiar faces. It was clear that both parties understood the profound value and significance of the Dao Origin Land. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had no intention of wasting words with Saint Skywhite and his companions, ready to take action immediately. Previously, facing a Dao Integration Saint like Saint Skywhite would have demanded their utmost caution. However, after centuries of secluded cultivation, especially after Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s physical cultivation broke through to the late-stage of Level 7 and his intrinsic spiritual treasure was elevated to a heaven-connecting spiritual treasure, their apprehension towards Saint Skywhite significantly diminished. Furthermore, Saint Skywhite had suffered a major setback when Qin Shenwu stripped him of thirty thousand years of his cultivation, severely impairing his strength. Now, he was incapable of unleashing the full power of a Dao Integration Saint. Just as the situation was about to escalate, numerous lights of rapid flight approached from the distant sky, belonging to several different sects. The appearance of these new arrivals caused the expressions of Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Saint Skywhite to shift subtly. It didn¡¯t take long for these figures to close the distance, revealing their identities, including some familiar faces. Gao Baiyue from the pantheon Sect was among them, alongside some from the Divine Shadow Gate, Qian Family, and Sacred Skeleton Sect. Realizing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan understood that claiming this Dao Origin Land for themselves had become unlikely. Fortunately, they had already secured another Dao Origin Land earlier, and not just any ordinary one, which somewhat mitigated their disappointment. Otherwise, it would be a huge loss. ¡°Ha ha! Brother Jiang, I knew we¡¯d encounter each other on this journey to the new world,¡± Gao Baiyue laughed heartily, stopping a few miles away from Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan with his companions from the Pantheon Sect. The cultivators from other sects kept a bit more distance, all of them noticing the anomaly of the area and looking on with intense interest. Suddenly, a cultivator from the Divine Shadow Sect spoke up, ¡°Could this place be the legendary Dao Origin Land?¡± ¡°Dao Origin Land?¡± The mention of the term caused everyone present, including Gao Baiyue, to narrow their eyes in anticipation. Everyone present was sharp enough to have already sensed the anomaly of this location even before the Divine Shadow Sect¡¯s cultivator mentioned it. Now, with the situation out in the open, all had quickly pieced together the significance of this place. At this moment, the one wearing the gloomiest expression was undoubtedly Saint Skywhite. His sect, the Qiankun Hall, was the first to arrive here with the expectation of clandestinely claiming this Dao Origin Land for themselves. Yet, not only had the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley arrived before them, but now numerous other sects had as well. Clearly, with the current situation, the Qiankun Hall¡¯s hope of monopolizing this Dao Origin Land was no longer feasible. At that moment, he suddenly looked at everyone present and said in a low voice, ¡°Everyone, our Universe Hall was the first to discover this place. I can give up this place, but I need 50% of the ownership. What do you think?¡± By suggesting to cede the location but retain fifty percent of the ownership, he aimed for a compromise that would at least offer some consolation. However, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s response was a scoff of disdain. ¡°Saint Skywhite, have you not awoken fully yet? Why should your Qiankun Hall alone claim fifty percent of this place just because you discovered it first? I don¡¯t agree!¡± Jiang Chengxuan was clear in his intentions. Given the enmity between them and the Qiankun Hall, he would seize every opportunity to oppose them. 50%¡­ What a joke. The idea of allowing the Qiankun Hall even a fraction of control over this land was ludicrous to him. ¡°Jiang! Cheng! Xuan!¡± Saint Skywhite spat out Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s name through gritted teeth, his murderous intent towards Jiang Chengxuan no longer concealed.. Chapter 868 - Chapter 868: Ten Breaths Is Enough to Deal With You Chapter 868: Ten Breaths Is Enough to Deal With You Editor: Henyee Translations However, Jiang Chengxuan remained unmoved by the tension. Suddenly turning his gaze towards the group of cultivators from the Sacred Skeleton Sect, he said, ¡°Everyone here understands the value of this Dao Origin Land. Since we¡¯re all present, an inevitable struggle for it will ensue. But before that, shouldn¡¯t we remove some irrelevant parties from this place?¡± As soon as these words were spoken, the faces of the Sacred Skeleton Sect¡¯s members changed, and everyone else quickly caught on. Indeed. Having a demonic sect among these righteous sects was particularly glaring. It was clear that the Sacred Skeleton Sect was the target Jiang Chengxuan suggested removing. ¡°I agree with Brother Jiang¡¯s suggestion,¡± Gao Baiyue from the Pantheon Sect was the first to express his agreement, supported silently by a Dao Integration Saint standing next to him. It could be seen that Gao Baiyue¡¯s status in the Pantheon Sect was quite special. The cultivators from the Qian Family also nodded in agreement, showing a united front among the three parties. The remaining Divine Shadow Gate naturally had no objections either. This collective agreement turned everyone¡¯s attention towards the Qiankun Hall. Saint Skywhite¡¯s expression went through several changes. Truth be told, he was reluctant to drive away the Sacred Skeleton Sect at this moment. Keeping the Sacred Skeleton Sect around as a distraction could benefit the Qiankun Hall, now that this location had been discovered by so many. However, with everyone else taking a stand, if the Qiankun Hall did not, they would stand out too much and could even be accused of colluding with the demonic path, a situation Saint Skywhite and his sect could not afford. With no other option, Saint Skywhite had to agree, leading all the righteous sects present to turn their attention to the Sacred Skeleton Sect¡¯s cultivators. ¡°Would you prefer we force you out, or will you leave on your own?¡± Lu Yifan, a Dao Integration Saint from the Pantheon Sect, spoke up. Hearing his words, the expressions of everyone from the Sacred Skeleton Sect turned extremely ugly. Faced with the overwhelming number of righteous cultivators, the Sacred Skeleton Sect had no real option to stall for time, knowing full well that no one present was foolish enough to allow them to call for reinforcements. Acknowledging their situation, the Sacred Skeleton Sect¡¯s cultivators chose to leave without kicking up a fuss, changing the atmosphere among the remaining parties to one of subtle tension. It was clear that the most crucial part was yet to come. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan spoke up again, addressing everyone present, ¡°To avoid unnecessary complications, why don¡¯t we, the five sects and families present, split this Dao Origin Land evenly? Each can have twenty percent of the territory, and then we can work together to set up the defensive array here. What are your thoughts?¡± As soon as he said this, everyone¡¯s hearts skipped a beat. But confusion quickly set in as they realized the arithmetic didn¡¯t add up. With Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan representing two distinct sects, the total number of parties involved actually reached six, not five as Jiang had claimed. It was impossible for their two sects to only count as one spot, right? This did not make sense. Gao Baiyue of the Pantheon Sect quickly brought up this question. The others also looked at Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan chuckled and replied, ¡°When I mentioned five sects and families, I wasn¡¯t mistaken. I simply did not include the Qiankun Hall in our count.¡± ¡°What?¡± As soon as Jiang Chengxuan finished speaking, everyone present was stunned. This revelation left everyone stunned, especially the cultivators from the Qiankun Hall, who were visibly enraged by the exclusion. Saint Skywhite, in particular, showed a flicker of murderous intent as he focused on Jiang Chengxuan, threateningly saying, ¡°Boy, you¡¯re courting death!¡± ¡°To see whether I¡¯m courting death, we¡¯ll find out soon enough,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied coldly, his eyes turning icy. ¡°We haven¡¯t settled our scores from our last encounter in the Immortal Sea City. Today seems like a good opportunity to conclude that matter.¡± The audacity of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s challenge shocked everyone present. No one had expected him to seek a conclusive battle with Saint Skywhite right then and there. Lu Yifan and the others could not help but frown. This was because they all thought of a problem. A conflict at this juncture could drag on without resolution, possibly attracting demonic cultivators to the site if news of their skirmish spread. Sensing the crowd¡¯s apprehension, Jiang Chengxuan reassured them, ¡°Rest assured, dealing with Saint Skywhite and his followers won¡¯t take long. Ten breaths should suffice.¡± This bold claim astonished everyone once again, and the members of the Qiankun Hall, including Saint Skywhite, could not help but laugh in fury. ¡°Such arrogance, youngster! I¡¯d like to see how you plan to ¡®deal with me¡¯ in just ten breaths!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Saint Skywhite transformed into an expanse of the sky itself, enveloping the area around Jiang Chengxuan with the rules of his Dao. Jiang Chengxuan found himself cut off from drawing any elemental spirit qi from his surroundings. Even the application of rules became sluggish. However, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s demeanor remained calm. BOOM! Raising his hand slowly into a fist, he unleashed a formidable force as if stars themselves were exploding. A terrifying power rushed into the sky. Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! The sky canopy that Saint Skywhite had become was violently shaken by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s power, drawing shocked expressions from all the onlookers. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang actually¡­¡± Buzz! At that moment, the silhouette of a dragon and an elephant briefly flashed behind Jiang Chengxuan. The punch he threw became even more ferocious and terrifying, creating tiny cracks in the space around him. He had broken through the bottleneck of Dao Integration. Such destruction of the void was possible only when a cultivator¡¯s strength reached Dao Integration. ¡°Roar!¡± A high-pitched dragon¡¯s roar echoed in everyone¡¯s ears, followed by an even more terrifying force erupting within the canopy, causing a series of loud booms. The once unbreakable sky canopy began to show numerous cracks, all this happening in less than three breaths¡¯ time.. Chapter 869 - Chapter 869: Saint Skywhites Fall, Killing Halfway Chapter 869: Saint Skywhite¡¯s Fall, Killing Halfway Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°How¡­¡± Witnessing this, Saint Skywhite was utterly shocked. He couldn¡¯t fathom how Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strength had escalated to such an extent after just a few years. The others present shared his disbelief, realizing that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s capabilities had indeed touched the realm of Dao Integration. BOOM¡¯. At that moment, behind Jiang Chengxuan, the shadow of an imperial figure flashed by, enhancing the ferocity of his punch even further. Boom, boom, boom! A series of explosions ensued, and the sky canopy enveloping him began to fracture from the center, with cracks rapidly spreading. Crack¡ª The sound of shattering filled the air, and before anyone could regain their senses, the sky canopy disintegrated into myriad points of light, dissipating completely. ¡°Arghh!¡± Saint Skywhite, reverting to human form, spat out a mouthful of blood. He stared at Jiang Chengxuan, his eyes wide with shock and disbelief. ¡°You¡­¡± ¡°What about me? Die!¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied, his expression cold and merciless. Boom! He unleashed a punch without holding back, channeling his Dharmic power, physical strength, and various rules into a singular, devastating blow aimed directly at Saint Skywhite. ¡°Oh no!¡± Saint Skywhite¡¯s complexion turned pale as he sensed an overwhelming sense of mortal danger enveloping him, a flash of terror crossing his eyes as he screamed out in desperation. ¡°Stop! Stop!¡± Boom! But his pleas were met only with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s relentless attack. Boom1 The sky itself seemed to collapse from the middle, transforming into a surge of spiritual energy and radiant light that blasted towards the horizon. Saint Skywhite fell! Rumble! However, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s onslaught did not cease there. Transforming into a streak of light, he swiftly eliminated every remaining cultivator from the Qiankun Hall present in the area. ¡°Hiss!¡± In that instant, everyone present involuntarily gasped. Clearly, none had anticipated Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strength to be so formidable. Although Saint Skywhite was not at his peak, a Dao Integration Saint, even in a diminished state, was still a force to be reckoned with. However, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s ability to confront and defeat him head-on indicated that he indeed possessed the strength of a Dao Integration Saint. This was the aspect that truly caught everyone¡¯s attention. Only then did Jiang Chengxuan turn back to address those remaining, with a smile, ¡°Well, now it¡¯s just the five of us. What do you think about my previous suggestion?¡± There was a moment of silence among the crowd, evidently still processing the recent turn of events. Fortunately, Gao Baiyue of the Pantheon Sect was quick to respond, laughing and nodding, ¡°The Pantheon Sect has no objections.¡± The Qian Family¡¯s elder, now fully alert, similarly nodded in agreement, ¡°The Qian Family has no objections either.¡± Finally, it was the Divine Shadow Gate¡¯s turn. The sect¡¯s representative, Saint Divine Sword, also slowly nodded, ¡°The Divine Shadow Gate likewise has no objections. With a unanimous agreement from the five parties, they wasted no time and began to collaboratively set up the grand array. A few days later, a Level 8 grand array slowly emerged above the Dao Origin Land, signifying the collaborative effort of the five sects and families. At the same time, other Dao Integration Saints from the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley, whom Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had contacted earlier, arrived to take over their duties. After all, it wasn¡¯t feasible for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to stay here indefinitely, especially when the unexplored new world was brimming with opportunities and fortunes waiting to be discovered. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan naturally wouldn¡¯t miss it so easily. So. When the matter of this Dao Origin Land completely stabilized, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not stay any longer. The two of them quickly left. In the following period of time, the couple explored this world. It had to be said that there were indeed many opportunities in this world. Especially when Jiang Chengxuan used the Heavenly Calculation Technique to deduce, the two of them had gained a lot along the way. At this point, news of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s defeat of Saint Skywhite had gradually spread. This sparked a vengeful desire within the cultivators of the Qiankun Hall, who now viewed Jiang Chengxuan as a target for retribution. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s bold move to openly kill a Dao Integration Saint from the Qiankun Hall had crossed a line, provoking a deadly intent from the sect. They wondered if Jiang Chengxuan thought that with the support of the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley behind him, the Qiankun Hall would not dare to retaliate. At this moment. Atop a snowy mountain, two figures with terrifyingly powerful auras stood silently. They were none other than Saint Dawnbreaker and Saint Cloudsea, the Dao integration Saints from the Qiankun Hall who had entered this new world. They looked into the distance, and their gazes seemed to be able to pierce through space. Saint Dawnbreaker suddenly spoke, ¡°Brother Cloudsea, are you certain that Jiang Chengxuan and his Dao companion will pass through here?¡± Saint Cloudsea slightly nodded, ¡°Based on my calculations, if nothing goes wrong, they should indeed pass through here today.¡± ¡°Good.¡± Saint Dawnbreaker nodded. ¡°Then, we must resolve this matter today no matter what. If we allow him to grow further, he will become a significant threat to our Qiankun Hall.¡± ¡°Huh¡­ ?¡± As they spoke, they noticed two figures flying towards the snowy mountain from afar. This made them instantly narrow their eyes. ¡°Brother Cloudsea, it seems your Destiny Disc of Heavenly Secrets truly lives up to its reputation. You¡¯ve accurately predicted their arrival,¡± Saint Dawnbreaker remarked. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, still tens of thousands of li away from the snowy mountain, suddenly sensed two malevolent gazes fixed on them. This made Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s hearts skip a beat. Looking up, their gazes met those of the Qiankun Hall¡¯s Saints across the void. In an instant, they collided in midair. Crackle! Boom! Instantly, it was as if invisible lightning streaked across the sky, followed by deep, rumbling thunder.. Chapter 870 - Chapter 870: Battling Saint Dawnbreaker and Saint Cloudsea Chapter 870: Battling Saint Dawnbreaker and Saint Cloudsea Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes narrowed. As the couple approached, it became clear that the sense of being watched they had felt on their way here was indeed due to the scrutiny of Saint Dawnbreaker and Saint Cloudsea. In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes could not help but carry a trace of seriousness. These opponents were not only stronger and more robust than Saint Skywhite but also uninjured and at their peak. BOOM! Suddenly, the snow mountain under Saint Dawnbreaker and Saint Cloudsea erupted into a massive avalanche as the two formidable figures approached rapidly, positioning themselves directly in front of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Are you Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, the culprits behind the death of our junior brother Skywhite?¡± Saint Dawnbreaker asked slowly. Jiang Chengxuan did not deny it. With the confrontation inevitable, admitting or denying their actions held little significance. Saint Cloudsea then spoke, ¡°In that case, there¡¯s nothing more to say. Killing a Supreme Elder of our Qiankun Hall demands retribution, regardless of who you are or what your status is.¡± With those words, a tiny sword shot out from Saint Cloudsea¡¯s brow. Despite its unassuming appearance, it caught Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s attention, prompting them to be on high alert. Jiang Chengxuan immediately summoned his Five Elements Diagram, transforming it into a protective barrier around them. Buzz! ¡°A heaven-connecting spiritual treasure!¡± both Saint Dawnbreaker and Saint Cloudsea exclaimed, surprised to find such a treasure in the possession of a Void Returning cultivator. It had to be known that many Dao Integration first-stage cultivators didn¡¯t even possess such treasures, a fact that applied to both the late Saint Skywhite and themselves. BOOM! The collision between the tiny sword and the barrier created by the Five Elements Diagram unleashed a terrifying explosion, sending visible ripples in all directions. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were forced to step back under the impact. Facing two fully-powered Dao Integration Saints, even with their strength in the same league, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan understood that overpowering their opponents would be a difficult task, given they had not yet reached the Dao Integration Realm themselves. Buzz! At that moment, stars began to shimmer in the sky above, with a star as colossal as a sun rising behind Saint Dawnbreaker. Its terrifying pressure caused the void around it to creak ominously. Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Suddenly, the twinkling stars transformed into falling meteors aimed directly at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately stopped hesitating. Jiang Chengxuan reached out and grabbed it. The sky seemed to reflect cycles of reincarnation as Jiang Chengxuan, with a sweeping motion of his hand, unleashed his rule-based divine power, the Hand of Reincarnation, to grasp at the descending stars. Simultaneously, Shen Ruyan¡¯s brow revealed the imprint of thunder, and she transformed into her Thunder Spirit true body. Behind her, spears of lightning, like javelins, continuously shot towards the sky. Boom, boom, boom! A series of explosions erupted in the sky. For a moment, neither side seemed to gain a significant advantage, surprising both Saint Dawnbreaker and Saint Cloudsea. Indeed, the rumors of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan possessing the potential to contend with Saints seemed to hold true. Initially, they had thought such claims were exaggerated. Even after the fall of Saint Skywhite, they mostly believed it was due to external forces, not the couple¡¯s own strength. Now, it was evident that the rumors had perhaps even underestimated them. With such prowess and talent, allowing them to continue growing would mean endless trouble for the Qiankun Hall. Resolving to eliminate them before they could break through to the Dao Integration realm, Saint Dawnbreaker and Saint Cloudsea hesitated no longer. Saint Dawnbreaker transformed into an expanse of starry sea, within which countless stars glimmered menacingly. This terrifying aura enveloped Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, locking onto them firmly. At the same time. Saint Cloudsea produced a disc in his hands, the Destiny Disc of Heavenly Secrets, adorned with strange runes and resembling the gears of fate in slow rotation. This treasure, capable of divining and exploiting fate for lethal strikes, was now aimed at altering the destiny of Jiang and Shen, intending to erase them from existence. Buzz! In that instant, an intangible yet substantial wave swept through. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately felt as though some force was tugging at their threads of fate. This made Jiang Chengxuan snort coldly. ¡°Wishing to annihilate me by manipulating fate? Utter folly! Today, I will show you the true path of destiny!¡± With these words, Jiang Chengxuan began to activate the Heavenly Calculation Technique. Behind him, a vast expanse of shadowy figures emerged, representing the countless possibilities of the future, weaving together numerous paths of fate like a spiderweb or steel cables. They ensnared and violently twisted the gears of fate that Saint Cloudsea had attempted to manipulate. The sound of metal grinding against metal echoed in everyone¡¯s ears as Saint Cloudsea¡¯s complexion turned deathly pale. His Destiny Disc of Heavenly Secrets, now marred with cracks, caused him to wobble unsteadily. ¡°How¡­ how is this possible? How could you possibly break free from the constraints of fate?¡± Saint Cloudsea was utterly shocked. The Destiny Disc of Heavenly Secrets in his hands was no ordinary treasure but a profound artifact linked to the mysteries of fate and destiny, a unique object beyond common classifications with special powers not found in ordinary treasures. Yet, despite his full exertion to wield this artifact, not only did it fail to threaten Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, but it was also countered and¡­ Crack! As these thoughts raced through Saint Cloudsea¡¯s mind, a loud shattering noise suddenly rang in his ears.. Chapter 871 - Chapter 871: Defeating Two Saints and Discovering the Cultivation Realm Chapter 871: Defeating Two Saints and Discovering the Cultivation Realm Editor: Henyee Translations With the Destiny Disc of Heavenly Secrets dissolving into specks of light and vanishing, Saint Cloudsea was left in disbelief. ¡°How¡­ how come?¡± He could not believe that the Destiny Disc of Heavenly Secrets, which he relied on as a trump card, would be destroyed by Jiang Chengxuan in such a way. ¡°Arghh!¡± Suddenly, Saint Cloudsea spat out a mouthful of blood. Clearly, the collapse of the Destiny Disc caused him significant backlash. Crash! At the same time, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heaven-connecting spiritual treasure, the Five Elements Diagram, transformed into streams of water rushing towards Saint Cloudsea. Initially, Saint Cloudsea didn¡¯t feel much, but soon he was shocked to discover his lifespan being rapidly drained. ¡°This¡­ this is the rule of time!¡± In just a short while, nearly ten thousand years of Saint Cloudsea¡¯s lifespan had been stripped away, and the situation was worsening over time. A chill ran through Saint Cloudsea¡¯s heart for no reason. He dared not stay any longer and suddenly turned into a streak of light, escaping through the gaps between the water streams. With another flash, Saint Cloudsea had already fled into the distance. This turn of events shocked Saint Dawnbreaker, who was engaged with Shen Ruyan. He had never expected Saint Cloudsea to be defeated in a battle against Jiang Chengxuan, especially in such a manner of escape. Swoosh! In that instant, an extremely domineering sword light shot out from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand, transformed from the Five Elements Diagram. Saint Dawnbreaker dared not face it head-on and surrounded himself with starlight. Boom! Boom! Boom! The collision between the starlight and the sword light led to their simultaneous extinguishment, but countless bolts of lightning struck his true form, leaving him somewhat disheveled. Saint Dawnbreaker was filled with rage. If not for Saint Cloudsea¡¯s escape, they wouldn¡¯t have ended up in such a dire situation. At the very least, they could have held Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan at bay. Now, left alone, he was clearly no match for the couple¡¯s combined strength. Continuing the battle would likely result in the same fate as Saint Skywhite, something Saint Dawnbreaker could not accept. Thus, after enduring a joint attack from the couple, Saint Dawnbreaker turned into a beam of light and vanished into the horizon. Seeing this, Shen Ruyan turned to Jiang Chengxuan and asked, ¡°Husband, should we pursue?¡± Jiang Chengxuan shook his head. ¡°No need. They are not Saint Skywhite. Even if we truly catch up to them, it¡¯s not guaranteed we can completely take them down. Unless we use our trump cards, which would be somewhat wasteful and not worth it. Most importantly, the secret realm I¡¯ve calculated is about to open. It¡¯s better to avoid any unnecessary complications during this period.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan mention the imminent opening of the secret realm, Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes immediately lit up. This was their first discovery of such a realm in this world, likely the first to be found. Most importantly, any secret realm appearing in this world at this time should contain the most natural treasures. Soon, the couple reached the summit of the snowy mountain, with Jiang Chengxuan pushing the Heavenly Calculation Technique to its limit. Finally. After a moment, he turned to Shen Ruyan with a smile, ¡°Ruyan, if my guess is correct, the secret realm should open in a day. Moreover, I have a feeling that the entrance will not remain open for more than three breaths. So, once we enter, we don¡¯t have to worry about others discovering this place.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Shen Ruyan felt a surge of anticipation upon hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words. As expected. A day later. At the summit where they were positioned, the space began to fluctuate slightly. Shortly after, a circular portal appeared before them, brightening both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Jiang Chengxuan said, and he dashed forward, entering the circular portal in a blink, with Shen Ruyan closely following. As the light and shadows flickered briefly, when Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked around again, they found themselves in a lush forest filled with the sounds of birds and fragrant flowers. The air was rich with an extremely refreshing essence of Primordial Spirit Qi. Vaguely, they could also sense the pulsations of certain rules in the air around them. ¡°This is?¡± Exchanging glances, both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan realized that this was not merely a treasure-seeking secret realm but rather a very special cultivation secret realm. As the name implies, a cultivation secret realm is specifically designed to enhance a cultivator¡¯s cultivation efficiency. Cultivating within such a realm not only significantly boosts a cultivator¡¯s efficiency but also plays a crucial role in overcoming bottlenecks, comprehending divine powers, and even mitigating certain dangers associated with breakthroughs. In the current Celestial Floodgate Realm, sects possessing such cultivation realms are exceedingly rare, almost one in a hundred. Only those with profound foundations, overseen by Mahayana Daolords and backed by powerful forces from the Immortal Realms, might have a slim chance of maintaining a cultivation secret realm. For most, it remains beyond reach. Without exaggeration, the value of this cultivation secret realm potentially surpasses that of the Dao Origin Land previously divided among the several parties. Should the existence of this secret realm become known to others, it would undoubtedly lead to a tumultuous struggle. After exploring the secret realm, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan discovered that it was divided into three distinct areas, which they categorized into upper, middle, and lower zones. The upper zone offers the best cultivation effects and the strongest enhancement, followed by the middle zone, with the lower zone being the least effective. However, even the lower zone provides an amplification several times greater than what one would experience in the outside world, which is remarkably significant. Many special locations within various sects cannot match the cultivation benefits offered even by the lower zone of this secret realm.. Chapter 872 - Chapter 872: Entering the Dao Integration Realm, Many Rewards Chapter 872: Entering the Dao Integration Realm, Many Rewards Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment, both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan harbored the same thought. They wanted to cultivate in this special realm and attempt a breakthrough, hoping to leverage the unique qualities of this place to advance their cultivation to the Dao Integration realm. Without hesitation, the couple found suitable spots and commenced their individual cultivation sessions. At the same time. Saint Dawnbreaker and Saint Cloudsea, who had narrowly escaped from Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, immediately reported the situation to the Qiankun Hall. The news shocked all the Qiankun Hall cultivators who had entered this new world. It was beyond their expectation that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had grown to such an extent that even Saint Dawnbreaker and Saint Cloudsea could not handle them, having been defeated instead. This development had escalated into a top priority for the Qiankun Hall. ¡®We can¡¯t let them continue on like this, especially in this new world. If they discover some opportunity and manage to break through to Dao Integration, all of us here might become powerless against them,¡± a female cultivator named Tian Hongyu stated grimly. Hearing her, Saint Dawnbreaker and Saint Cloudsea, among others, nodded in agreement. ¡°Based on what you suggest, Junior Sister Hongyu, what should we do next?¡± one of them asked. ¡°We should collaborate with other sects to launch a covert attack on them,¡± Tian Hongyu suggested coldly. ¡°I¡¯m sure that the Five Elements Heavenly Sect and the Eternal Sword Sect wouldn¡¯t want to see Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan grow stronger. Besides, we could also consider¡­ the demonic sects.¡± Her voice dropped slightly as she mentioned this last option, but it was clear that Saint Dawnbreaker, Saint Cloudsea, and the others understood her implication. After exchanging glances, a consensus was quickly reached among them. Some days later. Tian Hongyu, Saint Dawnbreaker, Saint Cloudsea, as well as the Dao Integration cultivators from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect and the Eternal Sword Sect, all began their search for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. The search conducted by all three parties was done in secret, thus not attracting much attention. In contrast, the demonic path, already harboring a deep wariness towards Jiang and Shen, had initiated their search a step ahead with a singular purpose: to eliminate them preemptively. While the Qiankun Hall, Five Elements Heavenly Sect, Eternal Sword Sect, and the demonic path were covertly searching for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, the couple within the cultivation secret realm had already pushed their cultivation to the peak of the Seethrough stage. It is no exaggeration to say that at this moment, their realm was only a step away from the Dao Integration realm. Next, they only needed to transform the rules they had comprehended into the true essence of Dao and merge it with the universe and themselves to truly step into the Dao Integration Realm. This is the largest distinction between Dao Integration cultivators and Void Returning cultivators. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! Surrounding Jiang Chengxuan, lights of different colors flickered back and forth. Sometimes red, sometimes blue, sometimes yellow¡­ Behind him, several different elemental rules were merging with each other. Eventually, they formed into the complete Five Elements Rule, instantly surging into Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body. In the sky, a five-colored brilliance suddenly appeared, seemingly depicting a supreme and ultimate rule. Gradually, this rule transformed into something both inherently natural and simultaneously beyond existence. Jiang Chengxuan slowly stood up from his meditative posture. Looking at the five-colored light twinkling in the sky, he softly said, ¡°Today, I transform rules into Dao, originating from the universe, beginning with myself, using the Five Elements as a ladder to ascend into Dao Integration.¡± BOOM! As his words fell, the five-colored light in the sky suddenly turned into a blazing flame, rushing into Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body at a speed impossible for both the naked eye and divine senses to catch. His body, inside and out, was filled with endless five-colored light, effectively becoming a vessel for the Five Elements With a whoosh, flames boiled in the sky, waves surged, mountains rose from the ground, and vegetation sprawled far and wide. An immensely powerful, mysterious, and grand aura slowly emanated from Jiang Chengxuan. After a long while, the various phenomena appearing on Jiang Chengxuan gradually disappeared. At this moment, he had truly stepped from the Void Returning Realm into the Dao Integration Realm, becoming a first-stage Dao Integration Saint. [Ding.] Just as Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cultivation ascended into the Dao Integration realm, a system voice suddenly echoed in his mind. [Congratulations to the host for achieving the Dao Integration realm. You have been awarded a Traveling Bead, a Deduction Bead, a chance for Divine Power Upgrade, and a Spiritual Treasure Advancement Talisman.] Jiang Chengxuan hadn¡¯t expected that breaking through to the Dao Integration realm would reward him with so many items from the system. The uses of the Deduction Bead, Divine Powerlity Upgrade opportunity, and Spiritual Treasure Advancement Talisman need not be elaborated upon. What truly surprised and even delighted him was the Traveling Bead. This item would allow him to traverse to other realms and worlds. Most importantly, when using the Traveling Bead, it would automatically match the most suitable destination based on his needs, instead of randomly sending him to any world. Furthermore, during this process, Jiang Chengxuan could choose whether to traverse with his soul or his physical body. Generally, the best moments to use this Traveling Bead are when facing lethal danger or encountering absolute bottlenecks in cultivation. It could instantly resolve his current predicament. It s unexpected that the system would provide such an item this time.¡± Jiang Chengxuan revisited the functions of the Traveling Bead in his mind, then refocused to solidify his current realm. Decades later. Jiang Chengxuan slowly opened his eyes. At this moment, his cultivation had completely consolidated. He expanded his divine sense towards Shen Ruyan¡¯s meditative location, noticing she was still attempting her breakthrough into the Dao Integration realm. Opting not to disturb her, he retrieved the Spiritual Treasure Advancement Talisman from his system space.. Chapter 873 - Chapter 873: Shen Ruyan Enters the Dao Integration Realm Chapter 873: Shen Ruyan Enters the Dao Integration Realm Editor: Henyee Translations The reason Jiang Chengxuan took out the Spiritual Treasure Advancement Talisman was to see if it could upgrade his heaven-connecting spiritual treasure, the Five Elements Diagram. However, it turned out that the talisman couldn¡¯t be used for advancing a heaven-connecting spiritual treasure. With no other choice, Jiang Chengxuan decided to save the talisman for later use on Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Lightning Immortal Slayer. Yet, the divine power upgrade opportunity could be applied to any of his divine powers without hesitation. He chose to enhance his intrinsic divine power, the Five-Color Divine Light. In just an instant, Jiang Chengxuan distinctly felt the power of his Five-Color Divine Light increase manifold over its original strength. If previously he was uncertain about the effectiveness of his Five-Color Divine Light against Immortals, now he was confident that it could affect them just as well. This meant that the treasures and even the Dharmic power or Primordial Spirit of an immortal, upon being struck by his Five-Color Divine Light, would be significantly weakened. There was even a considerable chance that an immortal¡¯s treasure could be snatched away by his Five-Color Divine Light. After thoroughly familiarizing himself with the enhanced power of his Five- Color Divine Light, Jiang Chengxuan contemplated using the Deduction Bead, another system reward, to further deduce his Heavenly Calculation Technique. Just then, the area where Shen Ruyan was cultivating suddenly lit up with brilliant flashes of lightning. The thunderous display was vast and awe-inspiring, resembling divine wrath. Jiang Chengxuan immediately realized that Shen Ruyan might have transformed her rules into Dao and was on the verge of ascending to the Dao Integration realm. A smile naturally spread across his face at this thought. With both him and Shen Ruyan advancing to Dao Integration, they would face few threats in this spiritual world henceforth. Other than Mahayana Daolords, even if they were not a match for a Dao Mastery Saint, they should be able to protect themselves. The phenomenon persisted for a while before subsiding. When Shen Ruyan appeared before him, her cultivation had indeed reached the Dao Integration realm. ¡°Congratulations, Wife.¡± Jiang Chengxuan immediately congratulated her with a smile. Shen Ruyan responded with a smile and a nod. ¡°Congratulations to us both. You¡¯ve managed to break through before me this time,¡± she said. Indeed. In the past, Shen Ruyan often advanced in her cultivation before Jiang Chengxuan. However, this time, Jiang Chengxuan had finally ascended before Shen Ruyan. This realization made Shen Ruyan aware that as their cultivations increased, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s potential would likely grow even stronger. She felt that if she didn¡¯t put in more effort, there might come a day when she wouldn¡¯t be able to keep up with him. Sensing Shen Ruyan¡¯s thoughts, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but embrace her and reassure, ¡°No matter what, on the path of cultivation, I will always be by your side, never leaving you.¡± Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes brightened at his words. It was then that Jiang Chengxuan took out the Spiritual Treasure Advancement Talisman he had retrieved earlier and offered it to Shen Ruyan, saying, ¡°Wife, this talisman can directly advance the grade of a spiritual treasure. Take it and use it to elevate your Five Lightning Immortal Slayer to a heaven-connecting spiritual treasure.¡± Jiang Chengxuan was well aware that Shen Ruyan¡¯s primary core spiritual treasure was the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer, which had accompanied her from the beginning. Shen Ruyan was initially stunned, then astonished, upon receiving the talisman. She had never heard of anything that could directly advance a spiritual treasure¡¯s grade. ¡°Husband, this thing¡­?¡± Before Shen Ruyan could finish her question, Jiang Chengxuan interrupted with a smile, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ve already used it and don¡¯t need it for any other treasures of mine. It¡¯s your Five Lightning Immortal Slayer that needs it more.¡± Touched by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Shen Ruyan nodded seriously. She knew very well that the reason why Jiang Chengxuan said this was to make her feel more at ease. At that moment, she couldn¡¯t help but nod at Jiang Chengxuan seriously. ¡°Yes, husband, I understand.¡± She then used the talisman to elevate her Five Lightning Immortal Slayer to the level of a heaven-connecting spiritual treasure. After fully consolidating her cultivation level, Shen Ruyan returned to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s side. Looking at the cultivation secret realm before them, she couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Husband, what should we do with this place next?¡± After some thought, Jiang Chengxuan suggested, ¡°I plan to report this secret realm to both our sects. Not to mention the training and protection our sects have provided us in the past, but given our current status, even if we report this secret realm, we could still use it for cultivation at any time. I believe our sects will not treat us unfairly for this. What do you think?¡± Shen Ruyan nodded with a smile. ¡°I knew you would say that. I have no objections. Let¡¯s do as you suggest and report this cultivation secret realm to our sects. But before that, we might need to secure the surrounding area for thousands of miles.¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and nodded. At this moment, they had already mastered how to enter and exit the cultivation secret realm. So. After making their decision together, they did not hesitate much and chose to leave the cultivation secret realm immediately. In a flash, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan reappeared on top of that snow mountain. However, as soon as they appeared on the summit, they immediately sensed something was amiss. Within tens of thousands of miles around them, there existed several extremely powerful auras. The owners of these auras, without exception, were all Dao Integration Saints. Among them were Saint Dawnbreaker and Saint Cloudsea, whom they had previously defeated. ¡°It seems that the Qiankun Sect really sees us as thorns in their side. Not only are they searching for our traces here, but they have also joined forces with the cultivators from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect and the Eternal Sword Sect.¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression turned somewhat cold. Because at this moment, he had already seen that two Dao Integration Saints had also come from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect and the Eternal Sword Sect. Two from each sect. Including Saint Dawnbreaker and Saint Cloudsea, that made a total of six Dao Integration Saints. ¡°Heh, they really do thinkhighly of us,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said with a cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth. Chapter 874 - Chapter 874: Killing Six People in a Row, Shocking the Chapter 874: Killing Six People in a Row, Shocking the Saints Editor: Henyee Translations In the moment when Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan sensed the presence of Saint Dawnbreaker and Saint Cloudsea, along with four other saints from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect and the Eternal Sword Sect, those saints also detected Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. What puzzled them was that they had previously scouted the area where Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were found, but it had been empty then. How had these two appeared out of nowhere in such a short time? What in the heavens was happening? The six saints exchanged looks of confusion. Deciding not to dwell on their questions for the moment, they resolved to first capture the two. BOOM! In unison, the six Dao Integration Saints launched themselves toward Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, covering tens of thousands of miles in the blink of an eye. ¡°Good timing!¡± The eyes of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan hardened simultaneously. In the next instant, neither held back. Before Jiang Chengxuan, the Five Elements Diagram transformed astonishingly into the Golden Void Sword. With a speed utterly elusive to the divine sense, it sliced into Saint Dawnbreaker¡¯s body in an instant. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± A scream tore from Saint Dawnbreaker¡¯s mouth. The next moment, to the shock of the onlookers, Saint Dawnbreaker¡¯s body disintegrated into dust in the blink of an eye. Rumble! Suddenly, countless stars fell from the sky, marking the fall of a saint. ¡°How¡­ how is this possible?¡± Saint Cloudsea and the remaining Dao Integration Saints from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect and the Eternal Sword Sect were utterly aghast. In their wildest dreams, they couldn¡¯t have imagined that Jiang Chengxuan could slay a Dao Integration cultivator with a single strike. What in the heavens was happening? Before they could recover from their shock, Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Lightning Immortal Slayer also transformed into a multicolored bolt of lightning. In the blink of an eye, it pierced directly into Saint Cloudsea¡¯s body. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± An even more piercing scream echoed. Saint Cloudsea¡¯s body was utterly obliterated by the ferocious power of the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer. Once more, the sky was streaked with the dazzling phenomenon of a saint¡¯s fall. The two cultivators from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect and the Eternal Sword Sect were terrified. They no longer dared to linger and turned to flee. However, before they could get far, the attacks from Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan arrived in succession. ¡°Ah! You two have actually broken through to the Dao Integration realm! In the sky, after a roar filled with unwillingness echoed, four phenomena of saintly falls flashed in succession. This series of phenomena drew the attention and sideways glances of some nearby cultivators. Shock painted their faces as they looked towards the source of the saintly falls, their minds filled with nothing but astonishment. Six saints had fallen almost simultaneously. What in the world had happened? Could there be unknown dangers in this new world they had yet to discover? At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t waste any time after successively slaying the six Dao Integration Saints. They quickly took out the Level 8 array disks they had brought from their sect and began setting up a Level 8 grand array around the snow mountain as the center. They also remembered to send a message, summoning the saints from the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley to join them. About a few days later. Once Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had finished setting up the grand array, two streaks of light approached from the distant skies, belonging to the Dao Integration Saints of their Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley. One was known as Saint Flying Heaven, and the other as Saint Flash Thunder. Both had heard from Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan that there was a matter of utmost importance requiring the presence of someone at or above the Dao Integration realm. Upon their arrival at the snow mountain where Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were, shock was evident on their faces. ¡°Junior Brother Jiang, Junior Sister Shen, have you both broken through to the Dao Integration realm?¡± Saint Flying Heaven couldn¡¯t help but ask. Indeed. Their breakthrough to the Dao Integration realm was indeed a significant event for both the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley. Sensing their thoughts, Jiang Chengxuan immediately shook his head with a smile, ¡°Senior Brothers, we didn¡¯t call you here because we¡¯ve broken through to the Dao Integration realm.¡± ¡°Oh? Not for that reason?¡± Saint Flying Heaven and Saint Flash Thunder were taken aback. Then, noticing the level 8 grand array already laid out around them, they seemed to understand something and looked back at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, asking, ¡°Senior Brother Jiang, Senior Sister Shen, you called us here not because of your breakthrough to the Dao Integration realm, but because of¡­?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded in unison. ¡°In this place, we¡¯ve discovered something extraordinary.¡± ¡°Extraordinary?¡± At this moment, both Saint Flying Heaven and Saint Flash Thunder¡¯s expressions became solemn. They knew that if Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who had already broken through to the Dao Integration realm, deemed something as extraordinary, it indeed must be of significant importance. Curious about what this matter could be, Saint Flying Heaven and Saint Flash Thunder didn¡¯t beat around the bush and directly asked, ¡°junior Brother Jiang, Junior Sister Shen, this matter you¡¯re speaking of is¡­?¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan exchanged a look. ¡°It¡¯s better for you to experience it yourselves rather than us explaining, Jiang Chengxuan said. With that, Jiang Chengxuan raised his hand and cast several spells. Instantly, a portal began to materialize in the seemingly empty space. Surprised by the sight, Saint Flying Heaven and Saint Flash Thunder were taken aback. ¡°This is¡­?¡± ¡°Yes, Senior Brothers, please go ahead.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan gestured invitingly with a smile. Without hesitation, Saint Flying Heaven and Saint Flash Thunder stepped into the portal alongside Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. As a flurry of lights and shadows passed by, when Saint Flying Heaven and Saint Flash Thunder looked again, they found themselves in a world filled with the songs of birds and the fragrance of flowers. ¡°This is a secret realm!¡± Almost instantly, Saint Flying Heaven and Saint Flash Thunder realized the situation they were in, their faces betraying a flicker of excitement. Clearly, they understood the immense value that a secret realm born in such a new world could hold. No wonder Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan insisted they come in person rather than explaining the situation through a message. Chapter 875 - Chapter 875: The Message from Xie Xiangyao, News of the Nine-Colored Sky Lotus Chapter 875: The Message from Xie Xiangyao, News of the Nine-Colored Sky Lotus Editor: Henyee Translations For places like this, discussing via messages indeed isn¡¯t suitable. After all, messages carry the risk of being leaked or lost. Should other sects learn of this, it would inevitably lead to unnecessary troubles. ¡°By the way, Junior Brother Jiang, Junior Sister Shen, what kind of secret realm is this?¡± At this moment, Saints Flying Heaven and Flash Thunder curiously asked the couple. Jiang Chengxuan responded with a smile, ¡°Senior Brothers, feel free to deeply explore this place. Especially, you might want to try cultivating here to see the effects.¡± ¡°Huh¡­ ?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s response, Saint Flying Heaven and Saint Flash Thunder were momentarily puzzled, not quite grasping the meaning behind his words. However, they did as Jiang Chengxuan suggested and tried cultivating in the realm. When they finished, both their faces were marked with astonishment. ¡°Junior Brother Jiang, Junior Sister Shen, this secret realm is¡­?¡± ¡°Hehe, how is it? Senior Brothers, you¡¯ve felt it, haven¡¯t you?¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied with a smile. ¡°Indeed, this secret realm is a cultivation realm. Even for Dao Integration Saints like us, it has an immensely enhancing effect.¡± ¡°It¡¯s indeed a cultivation secret realm!¡± At this moment, Saint Flying Heaven and Saint Flash Thunder could no longer remain calm. They knew that in the outside world, it was nearly impossible to significantly improve their strength with ordinary cultivation. However, in this cultivation realm, they had only cultivated for a short while and already felt a noticeable increase in strength. If they could continue cultivating here in the coming time, wouldn¡¯t that be¡­? At this moment, Saint Flying Heaven and Saint Flash Thunder realized the importance of this secret realm. Of course. What surprised them the most was that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were willing to share such a secret realm with their sect. This wasn¡¯t just any treasure or sacred place. It was a location that could completely transform themselves and even change the destinies of many cultivators. For a moment, the way they looked at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan was filled with respect and gratitude. ¡°Junior Brother Jiang, Junior Sister Shen, we have to admit, the cultivation realm you¡¯ve discovered is of great importance to our two sects, and it holds strategic significance. We must report this to the sect master as soon as possible. What do you think?¡± ¡°We have no objections.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately smiled and shook their heads. ¡°However, reporting to the sect master might have to wait until we all leave this place.¡± Before entering this new world, there was a consensus among all who came. This expedition was meant for exploring the new world and delineating territories for various factions. It was agreed that no one could leave this realm for any reason or by any means until the predetermined time had expired, at which point everyone would leave together. With nearly a hundred years remaining before their departure from this new world, their immediate concern was to ensure that news of this place remained a secret. With this goal in mind, they opted not to communicate via messages with their fellow sect members but instead gradually exposed the Dao Integration cultivators to the information through rotations and discreet reassignments of personnel. As the time for their departure neared, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan suddenly received a message from Xie Xiangyao. In her message, Xie Xiangyao informed them that she, along with many from other sects, had discovered a natural medicinal garden. According to her, this garden was home to the Nine-Colored Sky Lotus, a divine medicine capable of healing Zhao Tianfan¡¯s injuries and allowing him to resume his cultivation path. Upon hearing this news, Jiang Chengxuan immediately decided to compete for the treasures within the natural medicinal garden. The mention of the Nine-Colored Sky Lotus was enticing enough, but the garden itself was a significant allure for Jiang Chengxuan, especially since among the list of herbs Xie Xiangyao provided was the Soul Revival Grass, a crucial ingredient for concocting the Resurrection Pill. Jiang Chengxuan shared this news with Shen Ruyan, Saint Flying Heaven, and the others present. Shen Ruyan naturally supported him, even though the cultivation secret realm they were tasked with also served a crucial purpose. So. After some discussion, it was decided that Jiang Chengxuan would go to where Xie Xiangyao was. Given his current cultivation level and strength, there were few in this new world who could pose a threat to him, if any at all. So. There was no concern for Shen Ruyan and the others, even if Jiang Chengxuan went alone. At the same time. Outside a natural medicinal garden, many cultivators had already gathered. These cultivators came from various sects and families, including many from the demonic paths, all with a single purpose: to await the automatic lifting of the garden¡¯s protective barriers. As Dao Integration and Seethrough cultivators from various sects and families, they had already calculated that the barriers would dissolve in just over half a year. During this time, their goal was to gather as much manpower from their own sect as possible to prepare for the upcoming competition for the garden¡¯s treasures. Swoosh! About a few days later. A streak of light suddenly dashed from the distance, its speed so swift that many present didn¡¯t even notice its approach until it had already landed beside Xie Xiangyao and the cultivators from the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley. ¡°Junior Brother!¡± It was Jiang Chengxuan. Upon seeing him, Xie Xiangyao¡¯s face immediately lit up with joy. The other cultivators from the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley also directed friendly glances toward him. Jiang Chengxuan exchanged brief pleasantries with Xie Xiangyao and the surrounding Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley cultivators. He noted that the highest cultivation among those present was none other than someone he knew well¡ªLeng Yuehua. At this time, the news of his and Shen Ruyan¡¯s breakthroughs hadn¡¯t fully spread, so when Jiang Chengxuan arrived, cultivators from Qiankun Hall, Five Elements Heavenly Sect, Eternal Sword Sect, and even some from demonic sects, cast malicious glances toward him. These hostile looks caused a slight chill in the hearts of Xie Xiangyao and the others present. However, Leng Yuehua remained calm. She had already been well-informed about Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s situation and was not the least bit worried about any potential mishaps that might occur.. Chapter 876 - Chapter 876: Guardian Spirit, Sudden Madness Chapter 876: Guardian Spirit, Sudden Madness Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Huh¡­ ?¡± just when everyone¡¯s attention was mainly on Jiang Chengxuan, the natural barriers of the medicinal garden, predicted to dissolve on their own in half a year, suddenly began to ripple. This unexpected development quickly shifted everyone¡¯s focus. ¡°What¡¯s happening with the natural barriers of this medicinal garden?¡± Confusion flashed through everyone¡¯s eyes, but it was quickly replaced by shock as they noticed something. ¡°Look! What is that?¡± At that moment, the ground within the natural medicinal garden began to tremble, and a terrifying aura slowly emanated from the source of the rumbling. Suddenly, a creature resembling a giant dragon appeared before everyone¡¯s eyes. 3 ¡°That¡­ what is that?¡± A wave of horror spread across the faces of those present. Someone recognized the creature and exclaimed in shock. ¡°It¡¯s¡­ it¡¯s the guardian spirit of the garden!¡± ¡°Guardian spirit?¡± The mention of this stunned many, but their expressions quickly changed as greed filled their eyes, impossible to conceal. They all remembered a legend. Any natural medicinal garden with a guardian spirit was bound to contain immortal-grade spirit medicines. What does immortal-grade spirit medicine signify? Even immortals in the Immortal Realms would be tempted by such treasures. If they were lucky enough to obtain it, wouldn¡¯t that mean¡­ At the thought of this, no one present could remain calm. This was especially true given that the information of this place could not be transmitted back to the Celestial Floodgate Realm. If it could be, there was no doubt that they would have already informed the higher-ups and ancestors in the Celestial Floodgate Realm, disregarding any previous agreements. Boom! Suddenly, a dazzling burst of light exploded on the natural barriers of the medicinal garden. Everyone¡¯s gaze sharpened. Someone had launched an attack on the natural barriers ahead of schedule! Who could it be? As everyone turned their attention towards the source of the explosion several other areas within the natural medicinal garden erupted with thunderous noises. Strong attacks consecutively hit the natural barriers of the garden. Seeing this scene, everyone present knew that they could not wait any longer. Since someone had already broken this tacit agreement, they might as well¡­ Rumble! It was also at this moment that more concentrated, fierce, and powerful attacks landed on the natural barriers. It was clear that the crowd had nearly lost their sanity, their eyes brimming with greed and desire. Even Jiang Chengxuan felt an inexplicable stirring in his heart. However, the Vast Heaven Divine Jade within the depths of his sea of consciousness soon emitted a gentle white light, instantly calming the tumult within him. This immediate shift brought a sense of clarity and caution to his mind. Turning to look at those around him, including Shen Ruyan and Leng Yuehua he noticed their longing eyes growing increasingly intense. No, that¡¯s not right. There¡¯s something wrong with the guardian spirit of the garden! Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s gaze sharpened on the guardian spirit within the garden. He observed, in places difficult for divine senses to penetrate, wisps of dark green smoke leaking from the garden¡¯s barriers, stirring the deepest desires in those exposed to it. If his suspicions were correct, this dark green smoke leaking from the garden¡¯s barriers was a substance capable of awakening the deepest desires in a person. Paired with the potential presence of immortal-grade spiritual herbs within the garden, it completely unleashed the suppressed desires in everyone making them manifest openly. What was terrifying was that almost everyone present seemed to have lost their rationality, launching into a frenzied attack on the garden¡¯s barriers heedless of the consequences. If this continued, their energy would soon be depleted. Given the strength of the garden¡¯s barriers and the collective power of those present, breaking through in a short time seemed almost impossible. It appeared that the guardian spirit of the garden was not simple at all. It was unclear whether its actions were instinctual or deliberate. If it were the latter, the situation could become significantly more complicated. With these thoughts flashing through his mind, Jiang Chengxuan expanded his domain to encompass Shen Ruyan and the others, immediately clearing the confusion and uncontrollable urges from their minds. Once sober, a sense of alarm washed over them. Observing the others, now frenziedly attacking the garden¡¯s barriers, a chill ran down their spines. ¡°Husband, this is¡­?¡± Unconsciously, Shen Ruyan and the others turned to look at Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression was a little solemn. He shared his suspicions about the guardian spirit of the garden with them. When everyone heard this, they could not help but gasp. If his suspicions held true, the dangers they faced were not limited to the guardian spirit of the garden. Among those present, there were individuals filled with killing intents towards them, not just a desire for the spiritual herbs within the garden. Slash! As expected. They barely had time to process this thought when multiple streaks of piercing sword light suddenly appeared from the void, aimed directly at them. The attackers were cultivators from the Qiankun Hall and the Ghost Hall, all launching an offensive towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. A chill ran through Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan as they saw the attacks coming their way, their eyes flashing with a cold light. There was no doubt that these people who attacked them were bent on taking their lives. & Even without the current situation, an inevitable confrontation would have arisen eventually. Faced with such hostility, there was no longer any reason to hold back. Swoosh! Jiang Chengxuan suddenly opened his fingers. Atop each finger, vibrant hues of green, red, yellow, white, and blue swiftly emerged, each representing a different elemental attribute. These colors coalesced into five massive sword qi, each slashing down towards the incoming attacks with decisive force.. Chapter 877 - Chapter 877: Insta-killing Three Dao Integration Saints, Chapter 877: Insta-killing Three Dao Integration Saints, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Reminder Editor: Henyee Translations Chi chi chi! In an instant, the five differently colored sword qi, sharp as laser beams, shattered the incoming attacks in mere moments. The momentum of these sword qi didn¡¯t falter, causing the majority of those who had launched the assault on Jiang Chengxuan and his companions to be obliterated under their force. A series of pops could be heard. Almost half of the people who attacked Jiang Chengxuan and the others were annihilated by his five sword qi. ¡°What?¡± It was only at this moment that realization dawned on the attackers. When had Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strength become so formidable? No, that¡¯s not right. His cultivation¡­ Their focus shifted abruptly to his cultivation level. The remaining Dao Integration cultivators on the scene underwent a drastic change in expression as they recognized that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cultivation was no longer at Void Returning realm but had solidly entered the Dao Integration realm! When had this happened? Why had there been no prior indication of such a significant leap in his strength? This realization prompted another thought. They had been wondering about the fall of the six Dao Integration cultivators who had gone to confront Jiang Chengxuan and his group. Now, it seemed evident that their demise was at his hands. Given the strength Jiang Chengxuan had just displayed, defeating those six wouldn¡¯t have been a difficult task for him. Damn it! How had he achieved Dao Integration so swiftly? If they remembered correctly, it hadn¡¯t been long since Jiang Chengxuan advanced to the Seethrough stage, right? If he continued to cultivate at this pace, wouldn¡¯t it mean he could reach Dao Fusion and even Dao Mastery in just a few years? At that point, even a Mahayana Daolord might struggle to suppress him. These cultivators who had a grudge against Jiang Chengxuan or were enemies with the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley could not help but reveal extremely solemn expressions. This line of thought, especially in their heightened emotional state, intensified their murderous intent towards Jiang Chengxuan. Despite the potential cost, they were resolved to ensure he did not leave this place alive. Such extreme thoughts would not usually cross their minds under normal circumstances. However, given the current state of heightened emotions, their mind was beyond their control. Boom! Boom! Boom! In that moment, the sky witnessed the descent of three supreme-grade spiritual treasures, each aiming directly for Jiang Chengxuan with endless fierce flames billowing around them. They were actually igniting the essence of their spiritual treasure, opting for a self-destructive attack to target Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°You really think highly of me.¡± Jiang Chengxuan remarked, as his eyes sparkled with divine light. With a simple gesture, an immense hand, seemingly capable of manifesting the cycle of reincarnation, appeared in the sky. Buzz! This was the Hand of Reincarnation, now elevated to a divine power of the Dao. Crash! As if a boundless aura of reincarnation cycles pervaded, the moment these three supreme-grade spiritual treasures made contact with it, their radiant brilliance began to rapidly extinguish. Like a flame engulfed by a tsunami, their light dimmed instantaneously and fell from the sky, only to be effortlessly collected by Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°What?¡± The expressions of the three attackers underwent a drastic change, utterly shocked that their all-out assault had been so easily neutralized by Jiang Chengxuan. They had put everything on the line, and yet¡­ Boom! Before they could further process the situation, the imposing figure of a great halberd materialized from the void, rapidly enlarging in their pupils. A terrifying aura locked onto them, rendering them completely unable to escape. ¡°That¡¯s impossible!¡± they cried out in horror. However, the only response was a devastating blow, as if the sky itself was collapsing. Boom! The sky erupted with three towering plumes of blood mist, and the sound of breaking resounded through the air. Crack! Crack! Crack! Three Dao auras were visibly severed from the heavens. This shocking development instantly snapped everyone back to reality from their frenzied state, turning their heads in horror. ¡°Three Dao Integration Saints have fallen!¡± ¡°How could this be¡­?¡± Everyone¡¯s gaze followed the direction of the tumultuous fluctuations, landing on Jiang Chengxuan as he calmly stored three storage rings into his possession. Had he, alone, just slain three Dao Integration Saints? Initially, some had not recognized Jiang Chengxuan. However, as moments passed, his identity became clear to those present, leaving them with expressions of disbelief. ¡°It seems to me,¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s voice rose calmly, ¡°that our focus should not be on me, but rather on the guardian spirit within that medicinal garden. Haven¡¯t you noticed the anomaly with the guardian spirit? Haven¡¯t you felt that the impulses within your heart are far stronger than usual?¡± His words struck a chord, prompting everyone to introspectively examine their own emotions. To their astonishment, they indeed found their emotions and desires to be more intense and uncontrollable than normal, just as Jiang Chengxuan had suggested. Could all this be the doing of the guardian spirit of the garden? If so, its power might be verging on the stage of Dao Fusion, a realization that weighed heavily on everyone. They understood the gravity of the situation. If the guardian spirit¡¯s strength truly neared the Dao Fusion stage, acquiring the spiritual herbs under its watch would be incredibly challenging. ¡°If you trust my words,¡± Jiang Chengxuan continued, ¡°then we need to join forces and break the garden¡¯s barriers as swiftly as possible. With each passing minute, the guardian spirit regains some of its strength. We need to get rid of it completely before it recovers its strength. Otherwise, once it reaches the Dao Fusion stage, neither you nor I may have any chance of accessing this natural medicinal garden.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, many among the crowd began to come around to his way of thinking.. Chapter 879 - Chapter 879: Swordgrass, Guardian Spirit, Demons, and Chapter 879: Swordgrass, Guardian Spirit, Demons, and An Unexpected Reward from the System Editor: Henyee Translations As soon as Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s feet touched the vast expanse of the herb field, several streaks of sword light suddenly slashed through the void towards him. in that instant, Jiang Chengxuan could distinctly feel his brow, throat, and dantian being targeted by these sword lights. ¡°Hm? What¡¯s this?¡± His gaze sharpened in a flash. The next moment, sword lights of green, red, yellow, white, and blue burst forth from his fingertips. Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh. The five-colored sword lights collided fiercely with the incoming sword lights. Boom, boom, boom! Explosions echoed through the air. It was only then that Jiang Chengxuan could clearly see. The assailant was not a cultivator but rows of verdant green spirit grass, growing side by side, resembling unsheathed sharp swords. It seemed they sensed their attacks had been blocked by Jiang Chengxuan. The green spirit grasses then condensed dozens more sword lights, this time even more powerful than before. Each sword light tore tiny fissures in the void, indicating the power of the spirit grasses had reached Level 8. ¡°Interesting.¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. At this moment, he recognized these spirit grasses. They were none other than the legendary Swordgrass, each strand containing a sliver of the essence of the sword path, a treasure coveted by all sword cultivators. Unexpectedly, there were so many of them growing here. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s fingertips once again shimmered with green, red, yellow, white, and blue lights. Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! In an instant, five differently colored sword lights shot out again, colliding with the incoming sword lights. A thunderous sound filled the air. The sword lights and the sword beams almost vanished simultaneously. Swoosh! At this moment, five-colored divine light shot out from behind Jiang Chengxuan and swept past the swordgrass in the blink of an eye. In an instant, the once fiercely sharp Swordgrass drooped down, their formidable essence fading. Jiang Chengxuan wasted no time as he collected all the Swordgrass. At the same time. Behind the Swordgrass, a plant with nine different colored petals, resembling a lotus, appeared. It was the target of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s journey, the Nine-Colored Sky Lotus! Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan stepped forward, ready to collect the Nine-Colored Sky Lotus into his bag. Unexpectedly, at that moment, a sense of imminent danger surfaced in his heart, causing his gaze to instantly sharpen. His figure vanished from the spot in a flash. A muffled bang sounded, and a miniature void black hole appeared where Jiang Chengxuan had just been standing. ¡°Huh?¡± Jiang Chengxuan immediately turned around to see a shadow-like entity not far behind him, emitting a full malice towards him. ¡°A second guardian spirit? Unexpectedly, this natural herb garden is not guarded by just one spirit. Fortunately, Xie Xiangyao and the others seemed not to have encountered any other guardians. Otherwise, whether they could have secured the Nine-Colored Sky Lotus remains uncertain.¡± With that thought, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s fingers once again burst with sharp sword lights. There was a series of sizzling sounds. The sword lights passed through the shadowy figure without causing any harm, which made Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s pupils shrink slightly. He blinked away again. There was a loud bang. The spot he had occupied before now bore another miniature black hole. ¡ö¡¯This guardian spirit seems vastly different from the previous one. It appears not to exist within this space but drifts in a different, similar void. Only when it attacks me does it momentarily overlap with this space. So. To deal with it, I must seize that one-in-a-million-second opportunity for a decisive strike.¡± With these thoughts, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure flickered several times, each leaving behind a miniature black hole that was quickly repaired by the rules of this space. BANG! When he faced another attack from the guardian spirit, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes suddenly focused. The five-colored divine light slowly emerged behind him, stabilizing the space. At the same moment, the heaven-connecting spiritual treasure, the Five Elements Diagram, transformed into the Golden Void Sword, instantly piercing into the core of the shadowy figure. ¡°Hiss!¡± ROAR! As if it did not belong to this void, a scream of anguish and rage echoed. Jiang Chengxuan could clearly see, the moment his Golden Void Sword pierced into the shadow, it began to disappear at a rate visible to the naked eye. In just a short moment, the shadow had completely vanished. [Ding.] However, it was at this moment that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind suddenly received a familiar system notification, causing a slight surprise in his heart. What¡¯s this? Can defeating this guardian spirit also receive affirmation from the system? But the next moment, his eyes narrowed slightly. [Congratulations, Host, for achieving the First Kill of an Abyssal Demon, earning the Innate Ability. Demon Hunter.] [Innate Ability: Demon Hunter ¨C When facing demons, your attack power will leap across one realm.] in simpler terms, although Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s current cultivation is at Dao inception, when he faces Abyssal Demons and other demons, his attack will automatically be elevated to Dao Fusion. Similarly. If his attack power already exceeds Dao Inception, then with this talent, the generated power will reach the next realm, which is Dao Mastery. Of course. This talent is only effective against life forms such as Abyssal Demons. Jiang Chengxuan had not expected to encounter an Abyssal Demon within this natural herb garden. No, it should be said, within this new world, it was quite unexpected to find such entities. Before this, he had mistaken it for a guardian spirit of this place. If the creature he just killed was an Abyssal Demon, then was the first entity they encountered also an Abyssal Demon? This was indeed very likely. If the first creature they encountered was also an Abyssal Demon, then this new world might indeed be harboring many hidden dangers. At the very least, Abyssal Demons have discovered this new world and, more gravely, might have already infiltrated it to some extent.. Chapter 880 - Chapter 880: The Looming Crisis, The Danger That May Chapter 880: The Looming Crisis, The Danger That May Erupt Editor: Henyee Translations Following this, Jiang Chengxuan collected the Nine-Colored Sky Lotus. Together with the Swordgrass he had obtained earlier, his harvest was already quite substantial. However, he obviously wouldn¡¯t stop there. He intended to also secure any possible Immortal-grade spiritual herbs that might exist in this area. Yet, in the time that followed, Jiang Chengxuan was unable to find any trace of such Immortal-grade herbs, even when utilizing the Heavenly Eye of Insights and Heavenly Calculation Technique, which provided no insight whatsoever. On the contrary, as time passed, he felt increasingly that something was amiss within this natural herb garden. A shadow seemed to loom over his heart, as if some terrible event was about to occur, prompting a sense of alarm within him. Especially when he considered the Abyssal Demon he had slain not long ago. Could it be that this garden was already infiltrated by Abyssal Demons? Was the supposed Immortal-grade herbs merely a decoy? At this thought, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s intuition became even stronger, a sense of crisis like never before suddenly surfaced in his mind. This made him dare not delay any further, nor could he afford to be careless. Without another word, he immediately flew towards the exit of the natural herb garden. He also did not forget to inform Xie Xiangyao, Leng Yuehua, and the others to leave the garden as quickly as possible. The faster, the better! Leng Yuehua and Xie Xiangyao, who were leading the search for various spirit medicines within the garden, were slightly startled upon receiving Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s message, puzzled as to why they should suddenly leave. Wen Yuxiao, a Dao Integration cultivator from Thunderclap Valley, approached Leng Yuehua with confusion. ¡°Senior Sister Leng, do you know why Brother Jiang is urging us to leave here so urgently?¡± Clearly, he had also received Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s message. Although unsure why Jiang Chengxuan would send such a message, Leng Yuehua, who knew Jiang Chengxuan relatively well, replied to Wen Yuxiao. ¡°Junior Brother Wen, it seems Junior Brother Jiang has detected some significant danger in this herb garden. It might be a crisis even he finds daunting. Regardless, since he has warned us, there must be a reason. We should follow his advice and leave quickly.¡± Wen Yuxiao hesitated, visibly torn. The opportunities present were clear to all, and leaving or abandoning them seemed a great waste. Fortunately, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s reputation in both the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley was immense. Especially after his breakthrough to the Dao Integration Realm, even senior Dao Integration Saints like Leng Yuehua and Wen Yuxiao had to take his warnings seriously. Nodding to Leng Yuehua, Wen Yuxiao agreed: ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then let¡¯s follow Brother Jiang¡¯s advice and leave this place as quickly as possible.¡± Upon hearing this, both Leng Yuehua and Xie Xiangyao breathed a sigh of relief. They were genuinely concerned that Wen Yuxiao would be unwilling to give up the great opportunity before him and insist on staying. If something truly dangerous occurred here, it would be difficult to explain to Thunderclap Valley. Once the decision to leave was made, Leng Yuehua and Wen Yuxiao did not hesitate to call back everyone who was outside and immediately flew towards the exit of the natural herb garden at the fastest speed. Although many disciples on the scene didn¡¯t quite understand why they were in such a hurry to leave, given the great opportunity present, none dared to question the decisions of the two Dao Integration Saints. In no time, Leng Yuehua, Xie Xiangyao, Wen Yuxiao, and their group had covered much of the distance back. Other cultivators who were still venturing deeper into the garden were surprised and even sneered upon seeing them heading out. Swoosh! However, it was at this moment that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure suddenly swept in from afar. In just the blink of an eye, he appeared beside Leng Yuehua, Xie Xiangyao, and Wen Yuxiao. ¡°Junior Brother!¡± ¡°Junior Brother!¡± Seeing Jiang Chengxuan appear, the expressions on the faces of Leng Yuehua, Xie Xiangyao, and Wen Yuxiao all revealed great surprise. Jiang Chengxuan nodded at them. ¡°Let¡¯s hurry. If I¡¯m not mistaken, a great crisis may erupt here soon.¡± Hearing his words, Leng Yuehua, Xie Xiangyao, and the others showed shocked expressions. A great crisis was about to erupt here? What in the heavens was happening? However, at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t have enough time to explain everything. Instead, he urged them to leave quickly. At the same time, he didn¡¯t forget about the others, sharing the potential danger with everyone he could inform. Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! As the group¡¯s flight sped through the air, Jiang Chengxuan found their pace still too slow and thus decided to have Leng Yuehua and Wen Yuxiao, along with the rest of the cultivators, fly together to increase their speed. Finally, with the three leading the flight, they quickly approached the exit of the natural herb garden. However, the guardian spirit they initially encountered still loomed at the entrance, unchallenged by the cultivators who had entered after them. ¡°We can¡¯t leave unless we deal with it,¡± Leng Yuehua stated, her gaze fixed on the guardian spirit that slowly turned its eyes towards them, her expression grave. ¡°No need to worry. I¡¯ll handle this one,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said, a cold light flashing in his eyes. The next moment, an imperial shadow flashed behind him momentarily. Demon Suppressing Fist Technique. Boom! Instantly, a punch as majestic as the blazing sun burst forth from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands, striking towards the guardian spirit. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan felt an extremely special power merge into his punch, unexpectedly elevating its might to a higher realm. In a blink, it broke through the barrier to reach Dao Fusion. This shocked him. A seemingly casual strike from him had reached Dao Fusion. What did this mean? It meant that the guardian spirit before them was not any real guardian of the garden but, like the shadow he had encountered earlier, an Abyssal Demon from the depths, infiltrating this realm! Chapter 881 - Chapter 881: Abyssal Gaze, Abyssal Seed Chapter 881: Abyssal Gaze, Abyssal Seed Editor: Henyee Translations BANG! With a thunderous BANG, the ¡°guardian spirit¡± that had withstood attacks from many before now exploded under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s single strike, immediately falling. This scene shocked Leng Yuehua, Wen Yuxiao, and others nearby. They never expected the ¡°guardian spirit,¡± previously unharmed by numerous attacks, would fall directly under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s single blow. Such power was almost beyond belief. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± However, Jiang Chengxuan did not give everyone much time to be astonished. After signaling them, he immediately led the way towards the garden¡¯s exit at a rapid pace. Hearing this, everyone quickly regained their senses. Given Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s urgency to leave, it seemed something truly terrifying might happen within the natural herb garden soon. Boom! Boom! Boom! Just as Jiang Chengxuan and his group were about to rush out of the garden s exit, the entire place suddenly seemed to come alive. The ground and the sky violently shook, and dark fissures began to spread everywhere, resembling an ever-extending spider web. Those unlucky enough to be touched by these dark fissures instantly melted away like snow under the sun, turning to ash in moments. This spectacle terrified everyone within the garden. Some who had received Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s warning turned pale and, without a second thought, frantically flew towards the exit. Crack¡ª Suddenly, those dark fissures widened dramatically. Then, in those expanding fissures, a gigantic eye, evil in essence and red-black in color, appeared. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± Everyone caught by that eye¡¯s gaze quickly sprouted red-black fur, transforming into monstrous beings neither human nor beast in an instant. These creatures, several meters long, covered in dense red-black fur with sharp claws, exuded a red-black aura that could not be dispelled. They looked at the cultivators fleeing in every direction with a brutal and savage gleam in their eyes. ¡°Abyssal Seed! They¡¯ve all turned into Abyssal Seeds!¡± A cultivator, seemingly recognizing the transformed monsters, exclaimed in horror. ¡°That must have been the legendary Abyssal Eye. Anyone it gazes upon will be instantly transformed into an Abyssal Seed!¡± At that moment, everyone¡¯s complexion turned deathly pale. It was beyond anyone¡¯s imagination that such an ordinary natural herb garden could suddenly manifest an Abyssal Eye. Could it be that this garden had been invaded by the Abyssal beings from the beginning? Only such an explanation seemed to make sense of the terrifying events unfolding. Whoosh whoosh whoosh- in this dire moment, countless cultivators were frantically flying towards the exit of the herb garden. To their despair, the space around them seemed to have solidified. No matter how they tried to fly, their speed was agonizingly slow, comparable to a turtle¡¯s crawl. After a great effort, they had only moved a little distance. At this rate, it seemed impossible to escape the garden even if they continued for decades or centuries. ¡°We can¡¯t be trapped here; otherwise, none of us will survive! A man from Divine Shadow Gate, known as Saint White Witch, spoke up with gritted teeth. He was among those who had received Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s message not long ago. Although he hadn¡¯t dismissed Jiang¡¯s warning entirely, he hadn¡¯t taken it as seriously as he should have, a decision he now deeply regretted. Fortunately, he possessed a life-saving trump card bestowed by the leader of Divine Shadow Gate. As he formed a hand seal, The next moment, a talisman on his body burst into flames and transformed into a flying boat, appearing in front of Saint White Witch and the others. ¡°Quickly, get on and leave this place immediately.¡± Saint White Witch urged everyone present. He was the first to leap onto the flying boat, and others quickly followed. There was a whoosh. Those who were previously unable to accelerate suddenly vanished from their original location with the help of the extraordinary flying boat. At the same time. Jiang Chengxuan and the others had successfully escaped the herb garden, but the sight of the expanding black fissures and the cultivators transformed into Abyssal Seeds inside painted a grim picture. It was clear that if Jiang Chengxuan hadn¡¯t led them to leave early, most of them, including high-ranking cultivators like Leng Yuehua and Wen Yuxiao, might have faced deadly peril. ¡°Junior Brother Jiang, what exactly is this herb garden¡­?¡± Upon Wen Yuxiao¡¯s inquiry about the true nature of the herb garden, everyone¡¯s attention turned to Jiang Chengxuan, eager for his insights. Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t hold back his thoughts. As they continued to distance themselves from the site, he shared, ¡°If my guess is correct, this herb garden has likely been invaded by the Abyss. And I suspect that this isn¡¯t the only place affected.¡± ¡°You mean¡­?¡± Leng Yuehua, Wen Yuxiao, and the others narrowed their eyes. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded. At this moment, his expression could not help but become a little solemn. ¡°There might be many other places experiencing similar situations. After all, our exploration of this new world has only just scratched the surface. There are still vast areas uncharted by us, and it¡¯s conceivable that Abyssal Demons could lurk in those unexplored territories.¡± At this moment, no matter who was present, they could no longer maintain their calm. Because they all realized a problem. If the Abyssal Demons had indeed invaded this new world, could they leverage it as a stepping stone to invade their home realm, the vast Floodgate Realm, in the near future? This was very possible. Without intervention, an invasion of the Floodgate Realm by Abyssal Demons seemed not a question of if but when, given their notorious aggression. Chapter 882 - Chapter 882: Daolord Takes Action, Reversing Rivers and Mountains Chapter 882: Daolord Takes Action, Reversing Rivers and Mountains Editor: Henyee Translations BOOM! At this moment. ast swathes of black fissures nearly consumed the sky in the direction of the natural herb garden. Within these fissures, gigantic eyes of red and black continuously appeared, their terrifying aura palpable even from a great distance where Jiang Chengxuan and the others were. Staying within that area would have posed a significant risk, even for someone as powerful as Jiang Chengxuan. Thankfully, they were already far beyond the gaze of the Abyssal Eyes. Including other fortunate individuals, many, including those from Divine Shadow Gate and the Pantheon Sect, managed to escape. Some days later. The events within the herb garden became widely known among the cultivators in this new world. It was said that less than a fifth of those who entered managed to escape, leaving nearly four-fifths of the cultivators either dead or transformed into Abyssal Seeds within the garden. This incident alarmed the upper echelons of many sects in the Floodgate Realm, prompting a swift entrance into this new world by numerous high-level cultivators, including several Mahayana Daolords from Divine Shadow Gate and Pantheon Sect. Jiang Chengxuan and his group also reunited with Qin Shenwu and Yun Yizhen, among others. Listening to their recount, Qin Shenwu and Yun Yizhen¡¯s expressions grew unprecedentedly grave. It¡¯s unexpected that Abyssal Demons exist in this world, something we hadn¡¯t discovered before,¡± they remarked. Why would Abyssal Demons, of all things, appear in this newly born world?¡± Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but ask Yun Yizhen, voicing a question that Jiang Chengxuan also wanted answered. Yun Yizhen didn¡¯t withhold any information, responding, ¡°Abyssal Demons, as the name suggests, are beings born from the Abyss, much like the Abyssal creatures you¡¯ve encountered before. However, true Abyssal Demons are far more troublesome and dangerous than ordinary Abyssal creatures, which often act on instinct due to their limited intellect. In contrast, every true Abyssal Demon possesses intelligence at least equal to ours, excelling in hiding and disguise. This means they can be among us without our knowledge.¡± This revelation left both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan shocked. Jiang Chengxuan immediately thought of the shadowy entity he had encountered before. At that time, it had displayed certain peculiarities. However, its methods were completely countered by him. It didn¡¯t have a chance to unleash its true methods. ¡°As for why they appear in this world,¡± Yun Yizhen continued, ¡°I can¡¯t provide an exact answer at this moment. Generally, it seems they detected this world¡¯s existence before we did. Otherwise, we would have noticed something initially. They¡¯ve hidden themselves too well. I believe if you hadn¡¯t ventured into their domain, and they hadn¡¯t attempted to convert all of you into their sustenance, they might have continued to stay hidden.¡± BOOM! As Yun Yizhen spoke, a tremendous tremor shook the ground beneath them, prompting everyone to look towards the distant herb garden. They saw terrifying waves of rule energy raging, and vast spaces of cracks spreading like a spider web, so much so that even from their far-off distance, the effects were palpable. Qin Shenwu and Yun Yizhen¡¯s expressions darkened. ¡°Mahayana Daolords have engaged with the Abyssal Demons within the garden.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and the others felt a jolt of shock. At the same time, they were also looking forward to it. They wondered if Mahayana Daolords could eradicate the Abyssal Demons lurking there. Boom! Boom! Boom! The clashes from the direction of the herb garden grew even more intense, as if the entire world was lamenting. In the sky. Red and black lightning wreaked havoc, akin to an apocalyptic vision. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Xie Xiangyao, and Leng Yuehua were all shockingly watching everything unfold. Was this the power of a Mahayana Daolord? It was terrifyingly potent. Jiang Chengxuan could feel even more distinctly that the will of this world was trembling, as if the heavens and earth could collapse at any moment. This wasn¡¯t merely his perception. It was a genuine possibility. After all, Mahayana Daolords are beings theoretically capable of initiating ascension to immortality. They have about a fifty percent chance of ascending to the Immortal Realms if they so choose. Their reluctance to ascend stems from a feeling of inadequate foundation, lacking complete confidence to withstand all risks during the ascension process. Yet, their power is the closest to that of immortals in this world. Should they fully unleash their strength, not only this newly formed world but even established realms like the Floodgate Realm might not withstand their might. BOOM! Suddenly, the ground shook again. Jiang Chengxuan and the others saw that, in the wake of this clash, the entire natural herb garden was erased from mid-air. Entire landscapes within millions of miles, including mountains and rivers, were instantly turned to dust. This was the level of power wielded by Mahayana Daolords. Even without exerting their full strength, the destruction they caused already spanned millions of miles, and the trend of devastation was still expanding. At this rate, it wouldn¡¯t take long before they completely shattered this world. ¡°Senior Brother Qin, Senior Brother Yun.¡± Leng Yuehua couldn¡¯t help but turn to Qin Shenwu and Yun Yizhen, her heart filled with urgency. If those individuals continued unchecked, the foundations painstakingly laid by the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley in this world might be lost. However, Qin Shenwu and Yun Yizhen simultaneously shook their heads. ¡°Junior Sister Leng, don¡¯t worry. Those seniors surely know what to do and what not to do. After all, if such a catastrophe were to truly unfold, their paths as cultivators would likely reach their end..¡± Chapter 883 - Chapter 883: Return to Floodgate Realm, Level 9 Talisman Chapter 883: Return to Floodgate Realm, Level 9 Talisman Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing this, Leng Yuehua and the others were momentarily stunned before understanding dawned on them. Indeed. If those Mahayana Daolords really went all out, causing this world to collapse, the backlash of karma they would face would be immense. Not to mention anything else, ascending to the immortal realms would become an unreachable dream for them. Additionally, the fortunes of their sects would likely suffer, and they might face dangers such as deviating during cultivation due to adverse karmic reactions, which would just be the tip of the iceberg considering the potential collective fate and karmic retribution their sects could endure. So. Unless absolutely necessary, they would certainly keep the battle confined to a certain extent. Indeed. After several more days of conflict, a ceasefire seemed imminent as both sides had exhausted their strategies without being able to overcome the other. Eventually, the area surrounding the herb garden became a temporary demarcation line, dividing this world between them. However, everyone was aware that this truce was only temporary. The balance of power, once disturbed, would likely end the adherence to this initial agreement. Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! At this moment, golden tokens suddenly flew from the hands of the Mahayana Daolords, landing in the hands of leaders from various sects and families present. These tokens represented the highest decree from the Floodgate Realm, a Daolord command. The issuance of a Daolord command indicated that significant events were unfolding in the Floodgate Realm, requiring every sect and family to send representatives to the designated meeting point. This time, the directive was clearly focused on this new world rather than matters within the Floodgate Realm itself. Both Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley, where Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan resided, had received such a command. The directive was straightforward, asking them to gather at a place called Mount Dragoncrest, the Pantheon Sect¡¯s base in this world, in three years. Both Qin Shenwu and Yun Yizhen understood that much of their efforts would now need to be devoted to this new world. Given the presence of Abyssal Demons, it was unthinkable for them, the cultivators from Floodgate Realm, to allow these beings to grow unchecked. They must find all possible means to curb their presence, likely the primary objective behind the Daolord command. A month later. Jiang Chengxuan and the group, following Qin Shenwu, had temporarily returned to the Floodgate Realm. Upon their arrival, Qin Shenwu promptly summoned a talisman emitting a shimmering purple glow from his body. The aura it exuded was vast, instilling an almost irresistible force in Jiang Chengxuan and the others. ¡°This is? A Level 9 Talisman!¡± Everyone was astounded, wondering why their Shifu would suddenly bring out such a powerful talisman. It wasn¡¯t until they returned to the Haoran Sect¡¯s gate that Qin Shenwu stored the talisman away. ¡°Shifu, what was that talisman just now?¡± Xie Xiangyao couldn¡¯t contain her curiosity and asked. Qin Shenwu smiled and nodded. Indeed, that talisman is one of the cornerstones of our sect, a Level 9 Talisman. As for why I brought it out¡­¡± His expression turned serious as he mentioned, ¡°You haven¡¯t forgotten about the other Mahayana Daolord in the Qiankun Hall, have you?¡± With that reminder, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Xie Xiangyao immediately understood the implication. Indeed. With so many casualties inflicted by them in the new world, if Qin Shenwu didn¡¯t take any precautions, the other party might very well strike at them upon their return. The power of a Mahayana Daolord wasn¡¯t something that anyone present could casually withstand. Thank goodness. Qin Shenwu, along with Yun Yizhen from Thunderclap Valley, had foreseen this issue and prepared accordingly. ¡°Now that we are back in the sect, there¡¯s no need to worry. Although Daolord Southbright from Qiankun Hall is in Mahayana Realm, his breakthrough was not perfect, far from flawless. Unless you provoke him without absolute certainty, he¡¯s unlikely to act rashly.¡± After discussing some matters, Qin Shenwu was about to take his leave when Jiang Chengxuan stopped him. ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Chengxuan? Is there something else?¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded, taking out a jade bottle from his possession and handing it to Qin Shenwu, ¡°Shifu, these are some items I discovered while exploring the new world. They might be helpful for your breakthrough to the Mahayana Realm.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Qin Shenwu was visibly surprised. Given his current level of cultivation and realm, there were not many things that could aid him. Curiously, he accepted the jade bottle from Jiang Chengxuan and gently opened Upon seeing the swirling purple qi inside the bottle, his calm demeanor immediately shifted to one of shock. ¡°This is¡­?¡± ¡°Hiss!¡± Involuntarily, Qin Shenwu drew in a sharp breath. At this moment, he had recognized the contents of the jade bottle. It was the Primordial Purple Qi from that new world. This was a treasure that could only appear at the dawn of a world¡¯s birth, containing vast amounts of creation and foundational rules. A coveted treasure for any cultivator aspiring to the path of immortality. It was beyond belief that his own disciple had managed to find such a treasure. Truly a stroke of destiny. After a while. Qin Shenwu managed to calm the shock in his heart. He turned to Jiang Chengxuan, and a smile of satisfaction finally appeared on his face. ¡°Chengxuan, this gift you¡¯ve given me is indeed very important to me. With it, whether a hundred years or merely ten, I¡¯m confident I can attempt to break through to the legendary Mahayan Realm. Thus, I will not stand on ceremony with you. Thank you.¡± Saying this, he carefully stored away the jade bottle.. Chapter 884 - Chapter 884: Using the Deduction Bead, Level 5 Heavenly Calculation Technique Chapter 884: Using the Deduction Bead, Level 5 Heavenly Calculation Technique Editor: Henyee Translations Following this, Jiang Chengxuan and the others found Zhao Tianfan and personally handed over one of the Nine-Colored Sky Lotuses to him. Zhao Tianfan was deeply moved by this gesture. No one understood better than him the immense value of such a Nine-Colored Sky Lotus, a treasure of such magnitude that even Mahayana Daolords would find immensely beneficial. Now, Jiang Chengxuan and his companions had given such a precious Level 9 spirit medicine to him. He knew that outside of Haoran Sect or Thunderclap Valley, such a thing would be nearly impossible in any other sect. ¡°Thank you, thank you.¡± At this moment, Zhao Tianfan was visibly excited, expressing his gratitude repeatedly towards Jiang Chengxuan and Xie Xiangyao. Both Jiang Chengxuan and Xie Xiangyao, however, simply smiled and shook their heads. ¡°As fellow disciples, there¡¯s no need for such words. Now, focus on repairing your foundation and strive to break through to the Dao Integration Realm as soon as possible. At this, Xie Xiangyao also turned towards Jiang Chengxuan, saying, ¡°Little junior brother, during this journey to the new world, I too have made some gains. If nothing unexpected occurs, I plan to enter seclusion and make a full effort to break through to the Dao Integration Realm.¡± ¡°Mm, are you confident?¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes lit up upon hearing Xie Xiangyao¡¯s words. Xie Xiangyao nodded. ¡°I do.¡± ¡°That¡¯s great, then. As your junior brother, I hereby wish you success in your breakthrough. And you too, Senior Brother Zhao. With these words, the brothers and sister shared a look and smiled at each other. Some days later. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan returned to their Cloud Mist Peak, gathering their disciple Jiang Anran to impart some guidance before delving into the organization of their recent gains. Unquestionably, their collection of Primordial Purple Qi stood out, a substantial amount even after gifting a portion to their Shifu. Additionally, the myriad of spirit herbs they acquired from the herb garden, with the Nine-Colored Sky Lotus being the crown jewel, were significant. It was not an exaggeration to say that as long as they were willing to eat this Nine-Colored Sky Lotus now, their cultivation could directly break through to Dao Fusion. Beyond these, they amassed various treasures, including six or seven spiritual treasures and numerous high-grade minerals and herbs, sufficient for several rounds of artifact refinement. Most crucially, their insights from this venture could significantly reduce the time needed to break through to Dao Fusion. Given the discovery of Abyssal Demons, they anticipated future conflicts with these entities would be inevitable. Wasting no time, the couple began organizing their spoils. In his secluded cultivation chamber, Jiang Chengxuan retrieved the Deduction Bead, ready to advance his understanding of the Heavenly Calculation Technique further. Buzz! A peculiar vibration passed through him as the knowledge of the Heavenly Calculation Technique expanded within his mind, reaching Level 5 and continuing, albeit at a slower pace. Many previously overlooked or incomprehensible matters now became clear when it successfully reached Level 5. Unexpectedly, his mind conjured the image of a pair of indifferent eyes filled with murderous intent. The owner of those eyes was none other than the Mahayana Daolord from the Qiankun Hall, Daolord Southbright. ¡°It turns out that Shifu was right. The moment we left the new world, Daolord Southbright from the Qiankun Hall tried to attack them. However, at that time, Shifu took out a Level 9 talisman immediately and managed to make him retreat.¡± This revelation affirmed that with the fifth level of the Heavenly Calculation Technique, Jiang Chengxuan could deduce past events, even those involving a Mahayana Daolord, provided he was willing to pay the necessary price. As the power of the Deduction Bead faded, his understanding of the Heavenly Calculation Technique halted at the threshold of the sixth level. With the assembly at Mount Dragoncrest approaching, Jiang Chengxuan left his cultivation chamber, finding Shen Ruyan had already exited her seclusion. After a brief exchange about their respective experiences, they headed to the grand hall of the Haoran Sect. Both were named attendees for the upcoming conference at Mount Dragoncrest. So. Given their circumstances, further seclusion for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan was unlikely. ¡°Ah, Junior Brother Jiang, Junior Sister Shen, you¡¯ve arrived. Inside the grand hall, Haoran Sect¡¯s Sect Master, Xue Ping, greeted them with a warm smile. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan quickly returned the greetings. After exchanging pleasantries, Xue Ping mentioned, ¡°At the Mount Dragoncrest assembly, you just need to listen. Should there be any issues, Sect Master Yun and I will handle them.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Hearing Xue Ping¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s interest was piqued. From what his sect master said, there seemed to be something else going on in this meeting. However, Xue Ping did not elaborate further but led them outside the grand hall. Gradually, more cultivators arrived, and once everyone had gathered, Xue Ping led the group towards the portal connecting the new world and the Floodgate Realm. At the entrance to the new world, it was clear that cultivators from various forces were stationed, but Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s group passed through the world¡¯s barrier without hindrance, re-entering the new world. Once back in the new world, they didn¡¯t rush to Mount Dragoncrest but visited their own base first. When the time was right, they joined Yun Yizhen and others, heading to the Pantheon Sect¡¯s base at Mount Dragoncrest.. Chapter 885 - Chapter 885: System Mission, Taking the Initiative Chapter 885: System Mission, Taking the Initiative Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment, Mount Dragoncrest was bustling with cultivators from various sects and factions, filled with people as far as the eye could see. After exchanging greetings and information with the other attending cultivators, the Mount Dragoncrest assembly officially commenced. The person in charge of presiding over this meeting was a Daolord of the Pantheon Sect who had attained Mahayana. His name was Daolord Allheaven. He began by discussing the situations their factions had encountered in this new world. Next, and most crucially for this assembly, was a proposal regarding the defense duties in certain areas of this realm due to the presence of Abyssal Demons. So. Any area that came into contact with the Abyssal Demons required sufficient manpower to guard it. If necessary, those assigned to these posts would also be responsible for expelling the Abyssal Demons. Everyone understood the importance of this task. However, the task was also incredibly dangerous and would demand a significant amount of time and energy from the cultivators. Accepting this guard duty meant that during this period, cultivators would have little to no time for personal cultivation. So. When Daolord Allheaven laid out this proposal, the entire assembly at Mount Dragoncrest fell into a brief silence. Apparently. Nobody was too keen on confronting the Abyssal Demons head-on. As the atmosphere seemed to cool, Daolord Allheaven exchanged a look with another Daolord from the Pantheon Sect and then spoke up. ¡°As the hosts of this assembly, the Pantheon Sect will take the lead. We will take responsibility for guarding the Xisha Grand Canyon in the eastern part of this realm. I wonder which sect or family is willing to collaborate with us in guarding this area?¡± Clearly. The Xisha Grand Canyon mentioned by Daolord Allheaven was an immense area, too large for the Pantheon Sect to guard alone. Yet, after Daolord Allheaven¡¯s speech, no one stepped forward to volunteer, causing the faces of Daolord Allheaven and the other Daolords from the Pantheon Sect to darken. Standing next to Xue Ping, Jiang Chengxuan felt a stir in his heart. A premonition told him that speaking up now might bring substantial benefits and possibly avoid hidden dangers. It was precisely at this moment that a system notification suddenly appeared in his mind. [Ding.] [System mission issued. Host, please kill a hundred Abyssal Demons.] Hearing the system¡¯s notification, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s intuition became clearer. Without further hesitation, he conveyed his thoughts to Sect Master Xue Ping and the Valley Master of Thunderclap Valley, Yun Yizhen, through voice transmission. When the two of them heard this, they were clearly surprised. They couldn¡¯t help but look at Jiang Chengxuan and then at each other. Soon, they made up their minds. Hence, the Haoran Sect¡¯s Sect Master, Xue Ping, immediately stood up and cupped his fists at Daolord Allheaven. ¡°I believe what Senior Allheaven has said is very reasonable. This indeed requires the collective effort of cultivators from our Floodgate Realm. To show our support, Haoran Sect is willing to dispatch disciples to collaborate with your sect in this guarding duty.¡± Following Xue Ping, Yun Yizhen from Thunderclap Valley also expressed a similar sentiment. This took the other attending families and sects by surprise, as they hadn¡¯t expected Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley to be the first to express their support. This also brought a smile to the slightly displeased Daolord Allheaven, who nodded appreciatively at Xue Ping and Yun Yizhen. ¡°Thank you both for your support. In that case, please join us in jointly guarding the Xisha Grand Canyon in the east. But rest assured, your role is one of assistance, not subordination. Should Abyssal Demons appear, we will tackle them together.¡± This reassurance slightly eased the concerns of Xue Ping and Yun Yizhen, who had been worried about being treated as subordinates by the Pantheon Sect. It seems that the Pantheon Sect was not intending to do so, or at least, they were offering special consideration to the first two sects that had pledged their support. And that was the truth. Following Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley, no third sect or family volunteered. Consequently, Daolord Allheaven proceeded to call out names directly. In the realm of cultivation, being gently persuaded by a Daolord was a sign of respect. However, if the addressed parties proved too obstinate, the Daolords wouldn¡¯t hesitate to assert their authority, as was the case now. The expressions of those from the sects and families called upon shifted dramatically, as Daolord Allheaven¡¯s terms shifted from cooperation to obedience to the Pantheon Sect¡¯s commands. Many regretted not proactively volunteering like Haorran Sect and Thunderclap Valley had done. Now, called upon directly, they lost the initiative in the guarding duties. As the assembly neared its conclusion, Daolord Southbright from the Qiankun Hall suddenly addressed Daolord Allheaven. ¡°Daolord Allheaven, I¡¯ve heard that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan from Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley possess exceptional abilities. Could you perhaps assign them under my command?¡± This request changed the atmosphere immediately, particularly for Xue Ping and Yun Yizhen, whose expressions darkened on the spot. The thought of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan being placed directly under Daolord Southbright¡¯s command was akin to sending them into a lion¡¯s den. Daolord Allheaven was momentarily taken aback by Daolord Southbright¡¯s request, giving him a puzzled look. Daolord Southbright, with a courteous smile, continued, ¡°Daolord Allheaven, I genuinely believe that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan are outstanding talents. I sincerely wish for their assistance. I trust you won¡¯t disappoint me, will you?¡± Chapter 886 - Chapter 886: Rejecting Southbright, Abyssal Demon Attack Chapter 886: Rejecting Southbright, Abyssal Demon Attack Editor: Henyee Translations Upon hearing Daolord Southbright¡¯s words, Daolord Allheaven¡¯s face immediately displayed a hint of annoyance. Did Daolord Southbright truly think him a fool? The disputes between Haoran Sect, Thunderclap Valley, and himself were well known. Agreeing to such a request would not only compromise his standing with these sects but also affect how others viewed him. In a moment, Daolord Allheaven had made his decision and shook his head at Nanming Daolord, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Daolord Southbright, but I¡¯m afraid I cannot accommodate your request. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan will have specific assignments from our Pantheon Sect. So. I can only offer you my apologies.¡± The smile on Daolord Southbright¡¯s face froze. He had expected Daolord Allheaven to grant him this favor, given their mutual status as Mahayana Daolords, but the outright refusal caught him off guard, leaving him feeling as if he had punched cotton. Most crucially, neither Daolord Allheaven nor the Pantheon Sect behind him was an entity Daolord Southbright could afford to provoke. ¡°Indeed, it seems I was somewhat presumptuous just now,¡± Daolord Southbright said, trying to mask his embarrassment. Daolord Allheaven no longer paid him any attention, instead nodding slightly towards Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Some time later. The Mount Dragoncrest assembly officially concluded, and under the arrangements of Xue Ping and Yun Yizhen, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, along with the cultivators from the Pantheon Sect, headed to the Xisha Grand Canyon in the east. Here, they were to stand guard for approximately a hundred years, after which others would take over their duties. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had no objections to this arrangement. Especially Jiang Chengxuan. He was almost eager for the arrival of Abyssal Demons, as it would allow him to complete the system-assigned task ahead of schedule. At the same time. After leaving Mount Dragoncrest, Daolord Southbright¡¯s expression darkened significantly. Turning his gaze toward the Xisha Grand Canyon in the east, he thought bitterly, ¡°A hundred years¡­ I¡¯m curious to see if you can withstand it. Even if you do, once you step out of the Pantheon Sect¡¯s territory, hmph, we¡¯ll see how I deal with you then.¡± Of course, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were unaware of Daolord Southbright¡¯s thoughts at this time. They, led by Gao Baiyue, were getting acquainted with many cultivators from the Pantheon Sect. The Pantheon Sect¡¯s Dao Inception cultivators had heard of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan and knew they were no ordinary Dao Inception cultivators. Therefore, their interactions were marked by mutual respect. Just like that. More than a decade passed in a blink. During these years, their area remained relatively peaceful. However, they learned that in other areas, dozens of battles had erupted against the Abyssal Demons. Regarding this, be it Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, or the others, they were all on high alert. After all, they all knew that they could not be careless in the face of the abyssal demons. Those guys, each of them had different abilities. And it was a very strange one. A moment¡¯s carelessness could prove fatal, as many guardians had previously fallen prey to these demons, nearly leading to the collapse of their defended territories. At this moment. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Gao Baiyue, and the others were discussing the inspection work. Suddenly, the sky above darkened, causing everyone¡¯s expressions to stiffen. Realizing the gravity of the situation, their complexions changed drastically. However, when they walked out of the temporary tent, they were shocked to find that they were still in the original tent. Yes. It was as though they had stepped from one identical tent into another, with every detail precisely the same, but without any familiar faces in sight. Gao Baiyue and the other Pantheon Sect cultivators wore grave expressions, understanding that this was likely the work of Abyssal Demons. They had seemingly created a space resembling an illusion, trapping them firmly within. It had to be known that these people could be said to be the main force guarding the canyon in the east. If they were trapped here for too long, the other cultivators outside would probably be in danger. At that time, even if they escaped this illusory space, they would probably face an even more dangerous situation. Therefore, no matter what, those present could not allow themselves to be led around by the enemy. They needed to take the initiative to break the deadlock. Buzz! At this moment. A Dao Inception cultivator from the Pantheon Sect named Sun Longxiang suddenly produced a flag. As he channeled his Dharmic power into the flag, it began to emit rings of milky-white halos. Clearly visible, the illusionary space they were trapped in started to show ripples on its surface, as if it was under tremendous stress, ready to shatter at any moment. ¡°We can¡¯t break through this illusionary space with just my Overturning Seas Array Flag alone. It¡¯s still lacking,¡± Sun Longxiang said, his expression grave. Hearing his words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan exchanged looks. Then, Shen Ruyan lightly tapped her brow. Clang! In the next moment, her Five Lightning Immortal Slayer flew out from her forehead. Rumble! Thunder roared in the skies above, and a terrifying aura directly caused the already unstable illusionary space to crack even more visibly. Seeing this, joy appeared on everyone¡¯s faces, knowing that just a bit more effort was needed to shatter the illusionary space trapping them. Indeed. Sun Longxiang and Shen Ruyan simultaneously exerted their full power on their treasures. Rumble! At that moment, the space could no longer hold itself together, and fragments began to scatter. Following Shen Ruyan¡¯s final push with the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer, Boom. Everything around them finally shattered, revealing the true appearance of the real world. Chapter 887 - Chapter 887: Demon Eye Mutation, Kill, Mission Completed Chapter 887: Demon Eye Mutation, Kill, Mission Completed Editor: Henyee Translations In that instant, Jiang Chengxuan and everyone present clearly saw that many Abyssal Demons had surrounded them, their forms varied and terrifying. Whether as shadows, monstrous beasts, or twisted humanoids, And so on and so forth. The only similarity was that they all exuded an extremely evil and violent aura. Like sharks drawn to the scent of blood, these Abyssal Demons launched a frenzied assault on their camp. A barrage of magical treasures, divine powers, and spells formed a dense barrier of light in defense. However, without their leading cultivators, who had been trapped in the illusionary space, their position was decidedly disadvantaged. Thankfully, their swift escape from the illusionary space gave them a fighting chance. Otherwise, facing the current onslaught, holding off the Abyssal Demons would have been a daunting task. Boom! Suddenly, a five-colored radiance flashed in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s palm, utterly consuming a centipede-like Abyssal Demon that was closest to him. [Ding.] [Congratulations, host. You have successfully killed the Abyssal Demon.] [Current mission progress: 1%] Hearing the system¡¯s prompt, Jiang Chengxuan was immediately spurred into action, launching another attack without hesitation. His palm shone with the golden light of the Sun True Fire. Rumble! With the flames burning, two more Abyssal Demons near him were reduced to ashes. At this moment, the other cultivators present also sprung into action. Suddenly, the Abyssal Demons, which had been rampaging, were suppressed by Jiang Chengxuan and his allies. As more and more Abyssal Demons were slain, an odd fluctuation swept through the air. Sun Longxiang, Gao Baiyue, and others momentarily felt dazed but quickly recovered, thanks to their exceptional abilities. However, the others began to exhibit signs of bewitchment, turning against their comrades instead of the Abyssal Demons. ¡°Damn it! This is the Abyssal Demons¡¯ power of bewitchment,¡± Sun Longxiang said with a grim expression. ¡°If we don¡¯t resolve this quickly, it¡¯ll be hard for the others to recover any time soon.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s gaze sharpened. The next moment, auras of blue, red, yellow, white, and green radiance emerged behind him. With a swift motion, a five-colored divine light swept across the body of one Abyssal Demon, immobilizing it. Simultaneously, Shen Ruyan, standing beside him, unleashed her Five Lightning Immortal Slayer. Rumble! A surge of thunder erupted. A dazzling burst of light flashed across the sky, marking the demise of the Abyssal Demon under their combined force. At the same moment, those previously ensnared in combat jolted awake, fully regaining their senses. Jiang Chengxuan checked his mission progress. After this battle, he was astonished to find that he had completed half of his mission. Which meant¡­ During this skirmish, nearly fifty Abyssal Demons had perished under his hand. Unfortunately, it seemed they had nearly eradicated all the Abyssal Demons present. Completing the system¡¯s mission in this wave seemed increasingly unlikely. Crack¡ª Suddenly, the space before the group split open, and an eye filled with chaos, brutality, and evil emerged, captivating everyone¡¯s gaze. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± Anyone who laid eyes on it experienced various degrees of mutation, with even Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan sprouting black hairs on their skin. Fortunately, with a slight circulation of their Dharmic power, they quickly dispelled these mutations. While such occurrences might be trivial for cultivators of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s caliber, they spelled disaster for the lesser cultivators among them. In just a short while, nearly half of them underwent severe mutations, on the brink of losing their consciousness. At this critical moment, Gao Baiyue swiftly produced an ancient-looking copper lamp from his possession. The lamp, once lit, cast a dim yellow glow that halted the mutations in the affected cultivators. Their bodily anomalies, such as bone spurs and strange appendages, began to fade away. ¡°Hehehe¡­¡± However, a creepy, unsettling laugh suddenly echoed from the direction of the eye. Then, numerous Abyssal Demons, resembling gigantic bats each stretching dozens of meters in length, flew out from within the eye. Their mouths opened wide, emitting a piercing screech capable of penetrating the soul, resonating in everyone¡¯s ears. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± Immediately, the heads of some cultivators burst open, while others seemed to be contaminated once more by that chaotic and disorderly energy. Their bodies underwent grotesque transformations, turning into monstrous beings that attacked their own companions. ¡°You¡¯re courting death!¡± This scene incited fury in Sun Longxiang and the others. They unleashed their full power, directing their Dharma treasures and divine powers towards the attacking bat demons. Jiang Chengxuan seized this opportunity without hesitation. With a wave of his hand, the Five Elements Diagram transformed into a vast canopy above them. Accompanied by a rustling sound, the map enveloped dozens of the bat demons in an instant. Then, with a vigorous shake, Splatter! In a moment, all the bat demons wrapped by the Five Elements Diagram dissolved into blood. At this point, Jiang Chengxuan was only a small step away from completing the mission assigned by the system. Without holding back any longer, the Five Elements Diagram morphed into the Golden Void Sword. A series of whooshing sounds filled the air as countless bat demons were reduced to dust under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Golden Void Sword. The air was suddenly filled with the terrified screams of the bat demons. However, Jiang Chengxuan remained undeterred, increasing the speed of his Golden Void Sword. When he had slain the last Abyssal Demon required for his system mission, his mind finally received the system¡¯s prompt. Chapter 888 - Chapter 888: Qin Shenwu Trying to Break Through to Mahayana Realm Chapter 888: Qin Shenwu Trying to Break Through to Mahayana Realm Editor: Henyee Translations [Ding.] [Congratulations to the host for achieving the feat of slaying a hundred Abyssal Demons. You have been awarded a Cultivation Advancement Bead.] [Using the Cultivation Advancement Bead will elevate your cultivation by one realm on top of your current realm.] [Note: The cultivation increase achieved through this method will not entail any hidden dangers.] Jiang Chengxuan hadn¡¯t expected the system to reward him with such an item. A Cultivation Advancement Bead was unprecedented in his experience. He pondered if waiting until reaching Dao Mastery before using the Cultivation Advancement Bead might allow him to break through to Mahayana Realm directly. Or, if used after reaching Mahayana Realm, could it possibly advance him directly into an immortal? If possible, then he would indeed need to use this Cultivation Advancement Bead at the most opportune moment. Following this, Jiang Chengxuan and the others conducted a cleanup operation against the remaining Abyssal Demons. Once all Abyssal Demons in the area were dealt with, this episode came to a temporary close. In the years that followed, while the area they were guarding, the Xisha Grand Canyon, still saw some Abyssal Demon activity, the scale never matched the initial wave, possibly due to the demons recognizing the strength of the guardians there. Thus, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and their companions spent a century in this manner. When they bade farewell to Sun Longxiang, Gao Baiyue, and the others and returned to the Haoran Sect, they suddenly received a piece of news from Sect Master Xue Ping. Their Shifu, Qin Shenwu, had officially entered seclusion 30 years ago and begun to attempt to break through to Mahayana Realm. This news was kept highly confidential, known only to Qin Shenwu¡¯s direct disciples and senior sect leaders like Xue Ping. After all, any cultivator who attempted to break through to Mahayana Realm would be considered a significant event. With too many people aware of it, complications could arise, especially given the Haoran Sect¡¯s external adversaries. Jiang Chengxuan and the others were almost 100% certain that once the enemies of the Haoran Sect found out that Qin Shenwu was about to break through to Mahayana, they would definitely come to stop him. So. The Haoran Sect internally decided to keep the news of Qin Shenwu¡¯s attempt to break through to the Mahayana Realm strictly confidential unless absolutely necessary. While the final stages of Qin Shenwu¡¯s breakthrough might inevitably reveal his qi due to the natural fluctuations associated with such a profound transition, delaying the spread of this information as long as possible was crucial. Ideally, by the time others became aware of Qin Shenwu¡¯s breakthrough attempt, he would have already succeeded. The worst-case scenario would be if Qin Shenwu couldn¡¯t suppress his aura during the middle or later stages of his breakthrough, making it known to outsiders. This would significantly increase the pressure on those tasked with protecting him. Nonetheless, the prospect of Qin Shenwu taking this step was eagerly anticipated by everyone in the Haoran Sect. His success would elevate the Haoran Sect to the ranks of an overlord sect, a status not achieved in over a hundred thousand years. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were delighted by this and decided to assist in protecting Qin Shenwu until he emerged from seclusion. Just like that. Time passed day by day. In the blink of an eye, thirty years had passed. On a particular day, as Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were meditating, a surge of profound elemental qi erupted from Shenwu Peak, where Qin Shenwu was secluded. Then, chains of rules began to appear in the world. Jiang Chengxuan recognized it at a glance. That was his Shifu, Qin Shenwu¡¯s rule of the Five Elements. ¡°Shifu is reaching the final stage of his breakthrough,¡± Jiang Chengxuan exclaimed with joy. Understanding the significance, Shen Ruyan was equally excited. The final breakthrough stage meant Qin Shenwu was about to fully realize his Dao, entering the Mahayana Realm where creation and destruction of Dao were at his whim. However, the commotion made hiding the event any longer improbable. Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! In an instant, all Dao Integration cultivators within the sect, including Xue Ping and Yun Yizhen from the Thunderclap Valley, who had reached the Dao Mastery Realm, gathered, their expressions solemn as they watched over Shenwu Peak. Xue Ping solemnly stated, ¡°Everyone, Brother Qin is about to complete his Dao and achieve the Mahayana Realm. During this critical period, I ask you all to join me in safeguarding Brother Qin¡¯s successful breakthrough.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Everyone immediately accepted the order. At the same time. Inside the Qiankun Hall, Daolord Southbright, the only Mahayana Daolord of the hall, suddenly set his sights through the layers of the void towards the direction of the Haoran Sect. His brow furrowed instantly. ¡°Dao chains across the sky, rules locking the heavens, someone is about to break through to the Mahayana Realm.¡± ¡°Could it be that fellow Qin Shenwu? Judging by his condition, he might have started his breakthrough to the Mahayana Realm years ago. This cannot happen. We cannot allow him to succeed. Not only would the Qiankun Hall face a tremendous threat, but seeking revenge against his two disciples would become incredibly difficult.¡± With that thought, Daolord Southbright hesitated no more. Transforming into a streak of light, he instantly appeared outside the mountain gate of the Five Elements Heavenly Sect. Clearly. The Five Elements Heavenly Sect had also noticed the unusual signs from the Haoran Sect, causing a mix of shock and unease among them. No one understood better than them the implications if Qin Shenwu successfully advanced to the Mahayana Realm. ¡°I am Southbright from the Qiankun Hall. I request an audience with Sect Master Bai of your esteemed sect.¡± At this moment, outside the Five Elements Heavenly Sect, Daolord Southbright, who had already arrived, shouted. Hearing his call, Bai Ziliang, the sect master of the Five Elements Heavenly Sect, instantly reacted. He had not expected Daolord Southbright, a cultivator of the Mahayana Realm, to personally visit their sect. Could it be that Southbright¡¯s visit was also related to Qin Shenwu¡¯s attempt to break through to the Mahayana Realm? Considering this possibility, Bai Ziliang no longer hesitated and promptly made his appearance before Daolord Southbright. Chapter 889 - Chapter 889: Breakthrough Juncture, People Who Came to Sabotage Chapter 889: Breakthrough Juncture, People Who Came to Sabotage Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Greetings, Daolord Southbright.¡± As Bai Ziliang met Daolord Southbright, he greeted him with respect. Daolord Southbright waved off the formalities. ¡°Master Bai, no need for such courtesies. I believe you might have guessed the reason for my visit.¡± Bai Ziliang felt a stir in his heart and ventured, ¡°May I dare to ask if your visit is concerning Qin Shenwu¡¯s breakthrough?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Daolord Southbright didn¡¯t beat around the bush and nodded directly. ¡°You must be aware of the predicament your Five Elements Heavenly Sect will face if Qin Shenwu successfully breaks through to the Mahayana Realm.¡± After a pause, Daolord Southbright continued, ¡°Of course, it¡¯s also not in my interest for Qin Shenwu to achieve a breakthrough to the Mahayana Realm. So, I was thinking¡­¡± Daolord Southbright then shared his plan with Bai Ziliang, who immediately showed signs of surprise. If they acted as Daolord Southbright suggested, their situation could worsen if they failed to obstruct Qin Shenwu¡¯s breakthrough. However, Daolord Southbright, seeing through Bai Ziliang¡¯s concerns, scoffed, ¡°Sect Master Bai, if the Five Elements Heavenly Sect does nothing now, do you think Qin Shenwu will spare your sect once he¡¯s successful? Consider the reverse; how would you deal with the Haoran Sect if it were your cultivator who broke through?¡± Convinced by Daolord Southbright¡¯s argument, Bai Ziliang nodded in agreement, ¡°Alright, then let¡¯s proceed as you¡¯ve suggested, Daolord Southbright. I hope you won¡¯t stand by when the time comes.¡± A smile appeared on Daolord Southbright¡¯s face as he assured, ¡°Rest assured, the Haoran Sect is our common enemy. I can¡¯t just stand by and watch Qin Shenwu break through.¡± With a mutual understanding, both laughed, sealing their conspiratorial agreement. A few years later. Inside the Haoran Sect, the atmospheric changes due to Qin Shenwu¡¯s breakthrough became increasingly apparent. Not only the high-ranking cultivators but even the lower-ranking ones sensed the changes in the world¡¯s energy. Everyone¡¯s attention turned towards Shenwu Peak, contemplating the possibility of a new Mahayana Daolord emerging in their Floodgate Realm. Boom! As time went on, the signs of breakthrough at the Shenwu Peak grew stronger. Visible clouds gathered, and chains of rules appeared, intertwining and connecting, forming a rhythm of the Dao. Anyone who sensed this aura could immediately obtain a lot of insights. However, at this moment, several powerful auras suddenly approached from the sky. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, Xue Ping, Yun Yizhen, and the others around the Shenwu Peak immediately focused their gazes. Their expressions turned ugly. As expected. The scene that they did not want to see the most finally happened. At this critical juncture, the figures they dreaded would come to obstruct the breakthrough finally appeared. With just a glance, Jiang Chengxuan and the others recognized the identity of the comers. It was Bai Ziliang of the Five Elements Heavenly Sect, the Sect Master of the Eternal Sword Sect, the Ancestor of the Qiankun Hall, Daolord Southbright, and others from the demonic path like Saint Ghost Spirit of the Ghost Hall and Saint Flying Demon of the Sacred Skeleton Sect. For a moment. The world changed color. The atmosphere turned tense as their formidable energy pressed down towards the Haoran Sect¡¯s gates. ¡°How dare you!¡± Sect Master Xue Ping roared, fully activating the sect¡¯s protective array. The sky filled with streams of white energy formed from the Haoran Sect¡¯s pure energy, each capable of claiming the life of a Dao Fusion Saint. However, everyone who appeared here was at least in the Dao Mastery Realm. Moreover, each of them had one or two heaven-connecting spiritual treasures. It was clearly impossible for Jiang Chengxuan and the others to defeat them with the power of the array. It was even possible that because of their arrival, the auras of both sides would affect each other and cause many uncontrollable variables to appear in Qin Shenwu¡¯s breakthrough. This might be the true goal of Bai Ziliang and Daolord Southbright. The main purpose of their trip was to sabotage Qin Shenwu¡¯s advancement. As for the rest, it was not within their consideration. ¡°This won¡¯t do. Continuing this way might still affect Senior Brother Qin¡¯s advancement. Once he breaks free from that state of Dao comprehension, it will probably be impossible for him to complete his advancement.¡± At this moment, Xue Ping couldn¡¯t help but speak with a tone heavy with concern. ¡°Then, Uncle Master Xue, is there any method to completely sever the external influences on my Shifu?¡± he asked. Jiang Chengxuan was also somewhat anxious at this time. For he too was acutely aware that for his Shifu, this attempt to break through to the Mahayana Realm might very well be his only chance. Should this opportunity be missed, waiting for another such rare alignment of energies might no longer be possible. Most crucially, for individuals at the level of Qin Shenwu to attempt a breakthrough, failure would inevitably trigger a heavenly tribulation. At that point, it would no longer be a matter of whether the breakthrough was successful, but whether one could withstand the consequences of failure. ¡°There isn¡¯t an absence of such methods,¡± Xue Ping spoke again. ¡°Unless there exists some kind of array that can completely isolate external energies. However, such arrays are exceedingly rare, and at least within the Haoran Sect, or even in Thunderclap Valley, we do not possess such arrays. If such an array could indeed be found, then perhaps Senior Brother Qin¡¯s breakthrough could be almost guaranteed. Unfortunately¡­¡± As he said this, Xue Ping couldn¡¯t help but shake his head in regret. However, Shen Ruyan, standing beside Jiang Chengxuan, seemed to have thought of something and turned to Jiang Chengxuan, saying, ¡°Husband, do you think the natural restriction array we encountered in that natural herb garden could have the effect we¡¯re talking about?¡± ¡°The natural restriction array in the herb garden?¡± Suddenly hearing Shen Ruyan¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan was initially taken aback, then his eyes lit up with excitement. Chapter 890 - Chapter 890: Qin Shenwus Breakthrough to Mahayana, Overpowering Daolord Southbright Chapter 890: Qin Shenwu¡¯s Breakthrough to Mahayana, Overpowering Daolord Southbright Editor: Henyee Translations If the natural restriction array could indeed be utilized, it might truly achieve the desired effect. Without a moment¡¯s hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan took out his Plundering Array Disc and gave it a light toss. Instantaneously, the natural restriction array that was previously within the natural herb garden was released by Jiang Chengxuan outside of Shenwu Peak. In an instant, all external disturbances, including the energies brought forth by Daolord Southbright and others upon their arrival, vanished without a trace. At least for Qin Shenwu atop Shenwu Peak, the external world no longer posed the slightest influence on him. Unless someone could break through the Haoran Sect¡¯s mountain-protecting grand array and begin attacking the natural restriction, Qin Shenwu would no longer be affected by external forces. However, breaking through the Haoran Sect¡¯s mountain-protecting grand array was an impossibility. Even with Daolord Southbright, a Mahayana Daolord present, it remained an unattainable feat. This development caused Daolord Southbright and others outside to drastically change their expressions. They had never anticipated that the Haoran Sect had such a move up its sleeve. ¡°What should we do now, Senior Southbright?¡± Bai Ziliang couldn¡¯t help but look towards Daolord Southbright. He was well aware that under the current circumstances, influencing Qin Shenwu had become nearly impossible. Daolord Southbright was also clear about this, but to give up so easily was something he was truly unwilling to accept. Boom! Just then, atop Shenwu Peak, where Qin Shenwu was located, an immensely majestic aura suddenly rose. The colors of the heavens and earth seemed to be influenced by this aura, alternating between red, yellow, and blue, and the divine chains of the rules became even clearer. Nearly every cultivator nearby could clearly see and feel this. Especially those whose cultivation was on the verge of breakthrough, merely in this brief moment, those who had been stuck at their bottlenecks for ages managed to break through successfully. Boom! Boom! Boom! At the same time. The heavens and earth began to rumble one after another. Then, golden lotuses sprung from the ground, and endless radiance started to spread rapidly in all directions from Mount Shenwu as the center. ¡°Oh no!¡± The expressions of Daolord Southbright, Bai Ziliang, and the others finally underwent a complete change. They could see that Qin Shenwu¡¯s breakthrough had reached its final phase and was about to succeed. At this point, whatever they wished to do or stop, it was clearly too late. Indeed. Just as Daolord Southbright and Bai Ziliang were harboring those thoughts, an aura that only a Mahayana Daolord could emit suddenly burst forth from Shenwu Peak, where Qin Shenwu resided. Then, above the sky, a figure bathed in radiant light slowly emerged. Who else could it be if not Qin Shenwu? ¡°Congratulations to Shifu for the successful breakthrough!¡± Jiang Chengxuan and the others immediately voiced their congratulations. This included Xue Ping, Yun Yizhen, and everyone else without exception. ¡°Hahaha!¡± Laughter thundered from the sky, Qin Shenwu¡¯s gaze sweeping over Jiang Chengxuan and the others. Finally, he spoke, ¡°Everyone, please wait here for a moment. I¡¯ll go and settle the accounts with Southbright and the others.¡± With those words, Qin Shenwu¡¯s entire being suddenly transformed into a streak of light. Daolord Southbright, who was just outside the Haoran Sect¡¯s mountain gate, suddenly seemed as if hit by a laser, instantly sent flying backwards. Boom! Several continuous mountain ranges in the distance were instantly reduced to dust. ¡°Cough cough cough¡­¡± Daolord Southbright, amidst the dust clouds, couldn¡¯t stop coughing. He looked up in shock at Qin Shenwu flying towards him, unable to believe that Qin Shenwu, who had just broken through to the Mahayana Daolord realm, could possess such strength. Whoosh¡ª Suddenly, in the sky, a five-colored palm appeared, descending swiftly towards Daolord Southbright¡¯s head. ¡°Southbright, since you obstructed my path before, do not blame me now for showing no courtesy.¡± Boom! The five-colored radiant palm directly smashed Daolord Southbright into the ground. This scene immediately shocked everyone present. Daolord Southbright was, after all, a veteran Mahayana Daolord, yet he appeared so helpless in front of the newly advanced Qin Shenwu. ¡°Qin Shenwu, do not go too far!¡± Suddenly. Daolord Southbright¡¯s figure reappeared, this time his face full of rage. However, Qin Shenwu paid no heed to his anger. With a raise of his hand, there was a rumble. The five-colored radiant palm once again descended towards Daolord Southbright. Whoosh¡ª Suddenly, a large umbrella appeared above Daolord Southbright¡¯s head, its body yellow in color and spreading out clouds of auspiciousness, seemingly to withstand Qin Shenwu¡¯s strike. However, the moment Daolord Southbright¡¯s large umbrella came into contact with Qin Shenwu¡¯s five-colored radiant palm, the light from the umbrella rapidly dimmed. There was a thud. The large umbrella was sent flying, and once again, Daolord Southbright was smashed into the ground by the giant palm transformed by Qin Shenwu. BOOM! In that instant, Daolord Southbright burst forth from the ground, his eyes blazing with anger. Yet, upon seeing Qin Shenwu, who was eager to strike again, his gaze shrank. The next moment, without any hesitation, his entire being turned into a series of afterimages, and in the blink of an eye, he had disappeared from in front of Qin Shenwu. Seeing this, Qin Shenwu did not pursue. After all, they were both Mahayana Daolords. With Qin Shenwu¡¯s current strength, overpowering and defeating the opponent was easy. But to kill the opponent was still unlikely. However, for Bai Ziliang from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect, Qin Shenwu saw a bit more of an opportunity. Without wasting any words, He raised his hand and grabbed. There was a buzz. The space around Bai Ziliang suddenly turned as solid as a slab of iron. The onlookers saw the space, now iron-like, beginning to compress inward, as if intending to crush Bai Ziliang into powder. At this moment, Bai Ziliang clearly sensed the danger. He could no longer care about anything else, and a five-colored lantern appeared in his hands. The lantern immediately burst forth with brilliant five-colored rays. In an instant, it momentarily withstood the crushing pressure of the surrounding space. Chapter 891 - Chapter 891: The Five Blessings Lantern, The New Vice Sect Master Chapter 891: The Five Blessings Lantern, The New Vice Sect Master Editor: Henyee Translations In that instant, Bai Ziliang, with a pained expression, produced a talisman. As soon as it appeared, it spread out ripples of spatial waves. These ripples quickly enveloped Bai Ziliang¡¯s entire body. Qin Shenwu¡¯s gaze immediately sharpened. ¡°It¡¯s actually a Level 9 Grand Teleportation Talisman. Even so, you can¡¯t leave unscathed.¡± As he finished speaking, the five-colored halo around Bai Ziliang shook violently. There was a loud slap. The protective barrier emitted by the Five Blessings Lantern shattered in an instant. At the same time. A terrifying force swept over Bai Ziliang¡¯s body, vaporizing a large part of his physique. ¡°Arghhhh!¡± Bai Ziliang let out a scream. Fortunately, his Level 9 Grand Teleportation Talisman had erupted with all its might, instantly whisking away what remained of his half-body from the spot. However, the Five Blessings Lantern, which he had regarded as a lifesaver, was left behind. This was a top-grade heaven-connecting spiritual treasure, named the Five Blessings Lantern. It was only a half-step away from the rank of an Arcane Celestial Treasure. Most importantly, this treasure was of extreme importance to cultivators practicing the Dao of the Five Elements. It could help cultivators gather the five blessings, making their cultivation journey smoother. Qin Shenwu picked it up and then directly tossed it to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Chengxuan, this treasure should be of great use to your future cultivation. You should keep it. I believe, with your capability, subduing it shouldn¡¯t be difficult.¡± Receiving the Five Blessings Lantern thrown by Qin Shenwu, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit surprised. He had clearly felt the power of the five blessings within the lantern, which would be of significant assistance in his future practice of the Dao of the Five Elements. He had been thinking that it would be good to have the Five Blessings Lantern in his possession for a while. Unexpectedly, at this moment, Qin Shenwu directly gifted it to him. Without any reservation, he expressed his gratitude with sincerity. ¡°Thank you for the treasure, Shifu.¡± ¡°Good.¡± Qin Shenwu nodded his head. Subsequently, he casually distributed several treasures to the others present. ¡°These items shall serve as gifts for my advancement to all of you here.¡± Seeing this, everyone present couldn¡¯t help but express their gratitude in unison. ¡°We thank Daolord Shenwu for the generous gifts!¡± A few days later. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan visited Qin Shenwu at Shenwu Peak, finally catching him during a rare moment of free time. It¡¯s undeniable that the past few days had been exceptionally busy for Qin Shenwu. After all, his breakthrough to the Mahayana realm was no small matter. People from various sects and paths came in an unending stream to offer their congratulations, including many Mahayana Daolords from various sects. Qin Shenwu, naturally, could not afford to neglect these guests. So. It wasn¡¯t until today that he finally had the real opportunity to meet with his disciples. After exchanging pleasantries, Qin Shenwu eventually revealed the reason for calling Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Shifu, what did you say? Martial Uncle Xue wants me to take on the role of vice sect master?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was utterly astonished. Just moments ago, Qin Shenwu had informed Jiang Chengxuan that Sect Master Xue Ping intended for Jiang Chengxuan to succeed him. Therefore, he wanted Jiang Chengxuan to start by assuming the position of vice sect master. Perhaps inspired by Qin Shenwu¡¯s breakthrough, Xue Ping planned to step down from his position as the sect master of the Haoran Sect at an appropriate time. He also intended to devote himself to cultivation, hoping to attempt a breakthrough to the Mahayana realm within his lifetime. After all, only upon reaching the Mahayana realm does a cultivator gain the hope of ascending to immortality In fact, Not only him, but Yun Yizhen of Thunderclap Valley also planned to have Shen Ruyan take on the role of vice valley master. He, like Xue Ping, aimed for Shen Ruyan to eventually succeed as the valley master of Thunderclap Valley. This news undoubtedly took Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan by surprise. They were well aware that being the head of a sect in the Floodgate Realm was not merely a managerial position like those in the lower realms. In the Floodgate Realm, every sect head or family head holds absolute authority, with the power to veto decisions. Unless a Mahayana Daolord intervenes. But among the current super sects, how many Mahayana Daolords are there? Even among the overlord sects, how many can there be? Furthermore, For cultivators who have reached the Mahayana realm, their true concern is no longer worldly matters but ascension. Under normal circumstances, they would not easily interfere with sect affairs. Moreover, after becoming the head of a sect, the most important privilege is the right to wield the sect¡¯s guardian treasure. It¡¯s well known that every well-established super sect or overlord sect¡¯s guardian treasure is at least an Arcane Celestial Treasure, and there¡¯s even a chance to gain recognition from an Immortal Treasure, granting the right to wield it. This is an opportunity not even Mahayana Daolords might have. By wielding an Arcane Celestial Treasure or an Immortal Treasure, your future cultivation and comprehension of the Dao will benefit in ways nothing else can replace. This is the true significance of becoming the head of a sect or a family. As for why Bai Ziliang was in such a sorry state previously¡­ The main reason was that Qin Shenwu attacked too quickly and did not give him a chance to counter. ¡°How about it? Will you consider it seriously?¡± Qin Shenwu asked again with a smile. Jiang Chengxuan hesitated briefly, then looked at Qin Shenwu and said, ¡°According to your opinion, should I take up the position of vice sect master? I will follow your arrangement.¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, Qin Shenwu couldn¡¯t help but smile, pointing at him before speaking in a rather solemn tone, ¡°Since you¡¯ve asked me, my advice would be for you to accept the position of vice sect master. If possible, you should even aim to succeed as the sect master in the future. Because, in our Floodgate Realm, those who have held the position of sect master will not be treated as ordinary disciples by our counterpart sect once they ascend to the Immortal Realm. Do you understand my meaning?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were slightly startled, fully grasping the implication of Qin Shenwu¡¯s words. Jiang Chengxuan nodded and said, ¡°In that case, I am willing to accept this arrangement.¡± ¡°Good!¡± Qin Shenwu nodded in satisfaction. ¡°Since that¡¯s settled, let¡¯s not delay. I will take you to see Junior Brother Xue now, so he can arrange the position of vice sect master for you.¡± Without waiting for Jiang Chengxuan to respond, he led him and Shen Ruyan to the grand hall where Xue Ping was. Chapter 892 - Chapter 892: An Old Friend Ascended Again Chapter 892: An Old Friend Ascended Again Editor: Henyee Translations A few days later. Jiang Chengxuan was appointed as the Vice Sect Master of the Haoran Sect. The news spread throughout the entire sect. The reaction among the members was one of surprise, but upon reflection, it didn¡¯t seem all that strange. Not to mention the achievements Jiang Chengxuan had made for the Haoran Sect over the years, his cultivation level and strength alone left little room for dispute. Moreover, his Shifu, Qin Shenwu, had ascended to become the only Mahayana Daolord within the Haoran Sect. With such a background, it seemed only a matter of time before he would take charge of the entire Haoran Sect. Many far-sighted individuals had already realized this. Consequently, the number of people seeking an audience with Jiang Chengxuan surged, forcing him to choose temporary seclusion. However, many turned their attention to his sole disciple, Jiang Anran, making her the focus among many fellow disciples. Just like that. Time passed day by day. On this day. On a certain Ascension Platform in the Floodgate Realm, as the light of ascension flashed, three figures appeared atop the platform. If Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were present, they would recognize them. The three individuals appearing on the Ascension Platform were acquaintances from the lower realms: Jiang Yuncheng from the Jiang family, along with Huang Wenyu and Huang Ling¡¯er. At this moment, all three of them were looking around with curiosity. ¡°Is this the legendary Spiritual Realm?¡± As the question was asked, a voice suddenly echoed near their ears. ¡°You¡¯re correct. This place is the Floodgate Realm of the Spiritual Realm.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Jiang Yuncheng, Huang Wenyu, and Huang Ling¡¯er immediately looked towards the source of the voice and saw two individuals sitting across from them. One was clad in the attire of the Haoran Sect, while the other wore the garb of Thunderclap Valley. ¡°May I ask which lower realm you three have ascended from? Do you have any acquaintances here in the Floodgate Realm?¡± the person across them inquired. After exchanging looks, it was clear that Jiang Yuncheng, Huang Wenyu, and Huang Ling¡¯er, just having ascended to the Floodgate Realm, still harbored significant caution. The two individuals, realizing their hesitance, sought to reassure them. The cultivator dressed in the Haoran Sect¡¯s attire said, ¡°There¡¯s no need for such wariness. Both our Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley are not among those sects that disregard the rules. You need not worry about your origins because, within the territories of our sects, all cultivators are under protection.¡± Without waiting for a reply, the cultivator listed several names of lower realms, including the Nine Essences Cultivation World, sparking interest among Jiang Yuncheng, Huang Wenyu, and Huang Ling¡¯er. The mention of the Nine Essence Cultivation World led them to wonder if Jiang Chengxuan and Jiang Anran, who had ascended before them, had also arrived in this world. As this thought crossed their minds, the cultivator in Haoran Sect attire continued, ¡°Did you perhaps ascend from the Nine Essences Cultivation World? Do you have any relation to our Vice Sect Master Jiang?¡± ¡°Vice Sect Master Jiang?¡± Hearing these words, Jiang Yuncheng, Huang Wenyu, and Huang Ling¡¯er were taken aback. By this point, they realized there was no need to keep hiding their identities. Thus, Huang Wenyu shared their story with the individuals across from them, though he did not immediately respond to the mention of Jiang Chengxuan, uncertain if the ¡°Vice Sect Master Jiang¡± referred to was indeed Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Indeed, you have ascended from the Nine Essences Cultivation World.¡± The two cultivators expressed their surprise, followed by a visible joy on their faces. ¡°Does that mean you are acquainted with our Vice Sect Master Jiang Chengxuan?¡± When the name Jiang Chengxuan was directly mentioned, it became clear to Jiang Yuncheng, Huang Wenyu, and Huang Ling¡¯er that there was no avoiding the topic any longer. Huang Wenyu nodded, ¡°Truth be told, we have a longstanding relationship with Brother Jiang.¡± As he spoke, he roughly told the two of them about their relationship with Jiang Chengxuan. When the two of them heard this, they could not help but reveal excited expressions. ¡°You are really related to our Vice Sect Master Jiang.¡± They knew that bringing these three to the sect could potentially earn them the appreciation of their own Vice Sect Master Jiang. Given the recognition that Vice Sect Master Jiang¡¯s future within the Haoran Sect might very well include leadership, establishing a connection with him was an opportunity many sought but could not obtain. With these thoughts in mind, they wasted no further time and shared the current statuses of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan with the three, leaving them utterly astonished. They had not anticipated that, over the years, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had achieved such status within the Floodgate Realm. Truly, they were among the most capable and talented cultivators from the Nine Essences Cultivation World, whose brilliance could not be overshadowed, even in the Spiritual Realm. ¡°If you don¡¯t mind, why don¡¯t you let us bring you to the sect?¡± Hearing their offer, Jiang Yuncheng, Huang Wenyu, and Huang Ling¡¯er were quick to respond. Huang Wenyu cupped his fists at the two people opposite him and said, ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll have to trouble you two.¡± ¡°Not at all, not at all,¡± the two immediately responded, shaking their heads. ¡°If anything, we should be thanking you for giving us this opportunity.¡± With no further hesitation, the group of five set off towards the direction of the Haoran Sect¡¯s gates. Thanks to their swift pace, it didn¡¯t take long for Jiang Yuncheng, Huang Wenyu, and their group to arrive at the entrance of the Haoran Sect. ¡°Three of you, I have already informed the elders about your ascension. I believe they will promptly relay this news to Vice Sect Master Jiang. Let¡¯s wait here for a moment; someone will likely come out to greet us soon.¡± Indeed. True to their words, it was only a short while before two figures were seen flying out. Chapter 893 - Chapter 893: Sudden Message, Threat from the Outsiders Chapter 893: Sudden Message, Threat from the Outsiders Editor: Henyee Translations The individuals who appeared were none other than Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan themselves. Seeing Jiang Yuncheng, Huang Wenyu, and Huang Ling¡¯er arrive, their faces were immediately overtaken by joyous expressions. ¡°Yuncheng, Brother Huang, and Ling¡¯er, you¡¯ve finally arrived!¡± ¡°Ancestors!¡± ¡°Brother Jiang!¡± ¡°Brother Jiang, Sister Shen.¡± ¡­ The reunion of old friends naturally led to a warm exchange of greetings. After the initial pleasantries, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan took them to their residence on Cloud Mist Peak. Through their conversation, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan quickly learned about the situation in the lower realms over the years. The Jiang family, in particular, had seen the emergence of several talented cultivators within their younger generation, with one or two possessing the potential to ascend. In addition to the Jiang family, several other major sacred lands had also produced relatively outstanding younger generations. However, whether these individuals could cultivate to the late phase of Soul Formation and ascend would depend on their own fortunes. After all, very few in the lower realms managed to reach the late phase of the Soul Formation and ascend. Over the years, besides Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, only four individuals from their circle had managed to ascend. As for old acquaintances like Heavenly Lord Infinite Ocean and Everlasting Mountain,, they were now nearing the end of their lifespans, making ascension an impossibility. This realization brought a sense of melancholy to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Indeed. The path of cultivation is not one that everyone can complete. If not for undergoing various trials and hardships, even they would not have reached their current status. Even so, the journey towards ascending to the Immortal Realm remains fraught with challenges. On this day. Jiang Chengxuan, Huang Wenyu, and the others talked at length, continuing their exchange until dawn the next day before pausing their conversation. When Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan began to inquire about their future plans and whether they wished to join the Haoran Sect, Jiang Yuncheng, Huang Wenyu, and Huang Ling¡¯er did not hesitate to express their willingness to follow their advice and join the Haoran Sect. Not long after their decision, a message was urgently delivered to the grand hall of the Haoran Sect. Upon reading the contents, Sect Master Xue Ping was enraged to the point of smashing the table in front of him. He immediately summoned Jiang Chengxuan and other cultivators to share the message with them. When Jiang Chengxuan and the others read it, they were quite shocked. The message turned out to be a joint ultimatum from the demon beasts of the Tianyao Realm, the deepsea nomads of the Changhai Realm, and the eldars of the Tianling Realm, demanding that the coordinates of a newly discovered world be opened to them. Failure to comply would result in a joint attack on the Floodgate Realm by these realms. This was clearly a blatant threat. Also, who leaked the information about the new world to those guys? It was clear that some of the Floodgate Realm¡¯s various non-human races were involved. Even if they weren¡¯t directly responsible, they were somehow connected. Soon after, other sects and families, such as the Pantheon Sect, Divine Shadow Gate, and the Qian Family, also sent communications to the Haoran Sect, indicating they had received similar messages. This was an intolerable situation for all cultivators of the Floodgate Realm. Did these foreign realms truly believe the Floodgate Realm would be so easily bullied? In response, Sect Master Xue Ping immediately called for a council of elders. He also dispatched Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan as representatives of the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley to the Pantheon Sect to discuss the matter. Upon their arrival at the Pantheon Sect, they were greeted by their acquaintance, Gao Baiyue. Soon, leaders from many sects and families gathered in the Pantheon Sect¡¯s council hall. Wan Shentian, the current Sect Master of the Pantheon Sect, addressed the assembly with a grave tone, ¡°Everyone, you must all be aware of the messages sent by the demon beasts, deepsea nomads, and eldars from the other realms. They wish to claim a share of the new world we¡¯ve discovered, but that is utterly out of the question.¡± Indeed. Allowing these realms to have a foothold in the new world connected to the Floodgate Realm posed a significant potential threat to their own realm. This was a red line for everyone involved. So. After Wan Shentian¡¯s declaration, he immediately received widespread support from the assembled cultivators. ¡°Sect Master Wan is right; under no circumstances can we agree to their demands.¡± ¡°In my opinion, we might as well kill all the non-human races in our Floodgate Realm first.¡± ¡°If it comes to war, so be it. With the foundation of our Floodgate Realm, could we really fear them?¡± ¡­ Wan Shentian, Jiang Chengxuan, and the others were quite satisfied with everyone¡¯s reaction. Indeed. It was clear there wasn¡¯t much room for negotiation. Since these foreign entities sought to meddle with the very foundations of their world, it appeared inevitable that a confrontation would ensue. Wan Shenzun voiced, ¡°I understand what you mean. The primary reason for convening everyone was to strategize for the impending conflict we might face.¡± With that, Wan Shenzun began outlining the responsibilities for the various forces. As one of the oldest and most powerful sects in the Floodgate Realm, his arrangements, grounded in reason and fairness, met with little resistance. In fact, Wan Shenzun¡¯s arrangements took into account the current reality, assigning each sect and family responsibilities for areas nearest to them. Once everyone had a clear understanding of the situation, the meeting was adjourned. At the same time. Outside the boundary walls of the Floodgate Realm, ominous presences loomed, their icy gazes fixed on the magnificent world before them¡ªthe Floodgate Realm itself. One being, colossal and serpentine, broke the silence, ¡°Everyone, the Floodgate Realm has discovered a new world of equal stature. Despite the rumored presence of abyssal demons, the untapped resources within promise unimaginable wealth. Should they fully exploit these resources, the human cultivators of the Floodgate Realm might pose a reverse threat to our realms. So. To safeguard our interests, we must act swiftly to deplete their foundations and strength. Dragging them into a prolonged struggle with the abyssal demons would serve our purposes well. What do you all think?¡± Chapter 894 - Chapter 894: Three Realms Conspiracy, Everyones Reaction Chapter 894: Three Realms Conspiracy, Everyone¡¯s Reaction Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Indeed. The discovery of a new world will undoubtedly enhance the overall strength of the Floodgate Realm, thereby threatening us non-human races. Such an outcome, I believe, is unacceptable to any of us. Under no circumstances can we allow the Floodgate Realm to indulge in this windfall from the heavens. Even if they do manage to swallow it, we¡¯ll make sure to beat it out of them.¡± A deepsea giant, his body covered in sinister purple scales, spoke with domineering authority. Discoveries of new worlds like this were not uncommon in the Spiritual Realm, but the new world discovered by the Floodgate Realm this time was excessively vast, almost on par with their own realm. Not to mention being discovered by the Floodgate Realm, even if this world were discovered within their own borders, it would inevitably spark internal wars and conflicts. ¡°Heaven-sent treasures belong to those with virtue. We¡¯ve already conveyed our demands to the Floodgate Realm. If they fail to see reason, they have only themselves to blame.¡± Ripples in the void, and an eldarian leader appeared, his aura equally terrifying. This meeting concerned the future of the Tianyao Realm, Tianling Realm, and Changhai Realm; only the core figures of each race were qualified to attend. ¡°So, what do we think the Floodgate Realm¡¯s response will be to our demands?¡± Asked again by the Daolord from the Tianyao Realm, his form as vast as the stars, resembling a giant serpent. ¡°Such a vast treasury as this new world, nobody would willingly let go, especially not to foreign races¡­¡± Spoke a mighty being from the Tianling Realm, his voice low and somber. ¡°Humph, with the three realms united, do these humans really dare to resist?¡± ¡°Have you not understood what kind of creatures humans are by now?¡± ¡°Hmph, this time, our victory is certain, regardless of what the Floodgate Realm thinks, they must cede this new world to us!¡± Several high-ranking figures from the Tianyao, Tianling, and Changhai Realms spoke in turn. ¡°This new world, being first discovered by the Floodgate Realm, actually works to the advantage of our three realms.¡± The massive Daolord from the Tianyao Realm, his voice booming like a great bell, quelled the arguments. Hearing this, everyone looked puzzled, turning towards him in confusion. ¡°According to our intelligence, although the new world discovered by the Floodgate Realm is rich in treasures, it is not without its dangers, Especially the abyssal demons lurking within, which will inevitably confront any intruders, And more so, there¡¯s a possibility that these abyssal demons might directly invade the Floodgate Realm in return. Letting the people of the Floodgate Realm pave the way for us, becoming our vanguard, is this not a boon?¡± In an instant, the high-ranking officials of the various races came to a realization, their doubts turning into nods of agreement. ¡°Moreover, once we acquire the coordinates of the new world, using it as a passage to invade the Floodgate Realm would be as easy as lifting a finger. When the Floodgate Realm and the abyssal demons have both been weakened from fighting each other, we can then slip in to plunder at will. By then, whether it¡¯s the resources of the new world or the Floodgate Realm, they will all be within our grasp!¡± The deep, raspy words of the Daolord from the Tianyao Realm unveiled ambitions and schemes that left the other non-human beings profoundly shaken. The leaders of the other two realms also displayed a fierce glint in their eyes, peering through the barriers of the Floodgate Realm, their cold gazes filled with cruel desires. ¡°That¡¯s exactly what we should do. Regardless of the conflict between the humans and the abyssal demons, the ultimate victors will be us. And we hardly need to exert any effort; we just need to ensure that the conflict between the humans and the abyssal demons continues.¡± An eldar from the Tianling Realm voiced their agreement. ¡°In that case, if the Floodgate Realm refuses our demands this time, they are undoubtedly doomed. But what if they agree to our demands?¡± The deepsea giant with purple scales once again asked in a deep voice. ¡°Heh, if that happens, they can barely keep their lives for the time being. Once we have taken control of the Floodgate Realm and the new world, they can continue to serve as our slaves.¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± Laughter and sneers spread among the high-rankers of the non-human races. Those who were not of the same race would definitely have different intentions. The foreign races and humans were destined to fight to the death. Getting along peacefully was only a temporary situation. At this moment, the people of the Floodgate Realm were still unaware, The ambitions of the Tianyao, Changhai, and Tianling extended far beyond merely annexing the new world. They had long harbored designs on the Floodgate Realm, and the discovery of the new world served as both a catalyst and an opportunity to unite the otherwise discordant non-human realms. With sufficient resources or interests at stake, even the fiercest of beasts can set aside their differences and unite against a common foe. And unfortunately for them, their common target is the Floodgate Realm. The discovery of the new world is not a blessing for the Floodgate Realm but the source of an impending disaster. ¡­ The next day, news from the Tianyao, Changhai, and Tianling Realms once again reached the Floodgate Realm,. Within the Pantheon Sect, Upon receiving the message, Wan Shentian immediately convened another meeting in the grand council hall of the Pantheon Sect. ¡°Everyone, the messages from the Tianyao, Changhai, and Tianling have arrived again, and since we are all still here, I think we can take a look at this message together.¡± The sect master of the Pantheon Sect said, pulling out the communication item directly from his robe. This item was still intact, which meant that no one had checked it yet. The next moment, Wan Shentian crushed the communication item. Suddenly, a massive surge of energy burst forth, clearly containing more than just a message. ¡°Hmph!¡± But after all, it was just a communication item, incapable of containing too much energy. With a cold snort from Wan Shentian, energy surged around him, suppressing the sudden attack. ¡°They¡¯ve gone too far!¡± Inside the grand council hall, voices of anger echoed through the air. Embedding such petty tricks within the communication item could harm no one, yet it was a clear provocation. Jiang Chengxuan and the others had already sensed something. The Tianyao Realm, Changhai Realm, and Tianling Realm¡ªnone of them came with good intentions. Perhaps, from the very beginning, they had never expected the Floodgate Realm to yield without resistance. Suddenly, three shadowy figures appeared within the grand council hall of the Pantheon Sect. One was a monstrous entity as vast as the stars, resembling a serpent. Another was a deepsea giant, his body covered in sinister purple scales. The last was an elusive and almost ethereal figure from the eldars. Merely the sight of their shadows conveyed an aura of terrifying might. The assembly held its breath as the three figures scanned the room, locking eyes with everyone present. ¡°The New World is not something you can grasp. I hope you know what¡¯s good for you.¡± ¡°We three realms can offer you assistance. It would be wise for you to consider this carefully.¡± The shadowy figures spoke slowly, their words laced with dominance. ¡°Get out! We will never agree to such demands!¡± Filled with rage, Wan Shentian immediately dispersed the shadows and summoned the communication talisman of the Pantheon Sect. ¡°I disagree as well.¡± At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan stepped forward, sending his words into the communication talisman. ¡°None of us agree!¡± The others followed suit, angrily voicing their dissent into the communication talisman, thus completing the Floodgate Realm¡¯s response. Nodding towards Jiang Chengxuan and the others, Wan Shentian immediately sent the communication talisman through the void, carrying the will of the Floodgate Realm¡¯s people. Chapter 895 - Chapter 895: Defending the Eastern Sky, Repairing the Array Platform Chapter 895: Defending the Eastern Sky, Repairing the Array Platform Editor: Henyee Translations This time, A war between the Tianyao Realm, Tianling Realm, Changhai Realm, and the Floodgate Realm had become inevitable. After finalizing the last details of the pre-war arrangements, the high-ranking officials of various sects returned with the final decisions. The new world concerned the core interests of the Floodgate Realm, and even if it would trigger a war across multiple realms, it was considered worth the sacrifice. Moreover, the deepsea race, eldarian clan, and demon beast race have historically been at odds with the human race. This historical background paved the way for a comprehensive war, leaving no reason for a ceasefire. On their way back, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan temporarily parted ways to prepare at the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley, respectively. Under the arrangement of the Pantheon Sect, both the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley were responsible for defending specific regions, and it wouldn¡¯t be long before the two could meet again. Upon returning to the Haoran Sect, Jiang Chengxuan first met with Sect Master Xue Ping to inform him of the Pantheon Sect¡¯s decisions. Although Xue Ping had anticipated the decisions of the sects within the Floodgate Realm, he was still very satisfied. The war across the four realms was an unprecedented battle that could determine the rise and fall, the survival or extinction, of a race! Previous conflicts with the demonic sects and the struggle for the new world between good and evil paled in comparison to this grand war. If the Floodgate Realm was not united internally, it would undoubtedly be at a disadvantage before the war even began. The current situation was precisely what he had hoped to see. ¡°Chengxuan, you¡¯ve done well! You¡¯ve bolstered the morale of our Haoran Sect. There¡¯s no turning back in this war; only through the unity of all sects can we ensure the safety of the Floodgate Realm,¡± Xue Ping praised Jiang Chengxuan for his efforts. ¡°Sect Master, you flatter me. I¡¯ve only done what was expected,¡± Jiang Chengxuan modestly replied. ¡°I¡¯ll arrange the specific battle strategies one by one. You can start by familiarizing yourself with the Eastern Sky Domain. Elders and others will join you there soon,¡± Xue Ping instructed Jiang Chengxuan. He had great faith in the capabilities of this newly risen Dao Integration Saint and vice sect master. Instead of directly commanding Jiang Chengxuan, he preferred to let him think and act freely. After all, Jiang Chengxuan was now seen as his successor and one of the core figures of the Haoran Sect. ¡°Yes.¡± ¡­ On the borders of the Floodgate Realm lies the Eastern Sky Domain, the furthest eastward stretch of this vast cultivation world. Far removed from the hustle and bustle of the cultivation sects, it¡¯s a place seldom trodden by cultivators. The Floodgate Realm is divided into nine major domains, and the Eastern Sky Domain is one of these pivotal regions. Bordering other worlds, it¡¯s separated by formidable barriers known as realm walls, which are as intrinsic to the Floodgate Realm as the void itself, born from the world¡¯s very essence. These walls, impregnable to all but the mighty Dao Integration Saints, carry the weight of the world¡¯s rules, rendering them unassailable without significant preparation. The expanse of the Eastern Sky Domain is vast, reflecting the grand scale of the Floodgate Realm. With its sparse population, most sects are concentrated in the world¡¯s heart, leaving the borders desolate, with hardly any sect presence. Amidst a flash of rainbow light on a modest teleportation platform, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan materialize, having rendezvoused before venturing into the Eastern Sky Domain. ¡°This is the Eastern Sky Domain? Despite my time with the Haoran Sect, this marks my first visit,¡± Jiang Chengxuan remarks, sensing the slightly tumultuous Primordial Spiritual Qi around. ¡°It seems a fitting stage for a grand battle,¡± Shen Ruyan observes, gazing across the desolate landscape dotted with barren peaks. This small teleportation platform was all the Haoran Sect had invested in this place. Usually, there would be someone in charge of maintaining it. It served as an escape route. If one day they really could not stay in the Floodgate Realm, they would escape to the Eastern Sky Domain through this small teleportation platform. However, none expected that this retreat route would be used in war first. ¡°Let¡¯s start by repairing this teleportation platform,¡± Jiang Chengxuan suggests, patting the ancient surface with a chuckle. Such a small structure could hardly support the war efforts to come. Under the hands of two Dao Integration Saints from formidable sects, a luxurious, advanced teleportation platform, equipped with various arrays, rises from the ground¡ªmarking the first strategic deployment of the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley in the Eastern Sky Domain. After repairing the platform, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan jointly scout the Eastern Sky Domain, including repairing Thunderclap Valley¡¯s teleportation platform. They gather intelligence on the terrain, realm wall composition, and even identify the locations of array anchors. Unwittingly, through countless battles, both have evolved into adept war strategists for their respective sects, mastering the intricate details necessary for vital war preparations. Three days pass in diligent preparation until the teleportation platform stirs to life once more, signaling the arrival of a contingent from the Haoran Sect amidst spatial fluctuations and a burst of radiant light. Leading the Haoran Sect¡¯s arrival was none other than Leng Yuehua along with the sect¡¯s other Elder Saints, followed by a host of disciples forming the backbone of the sect¡¯s strength. With the exception of those tasked with guarding the abyssal demons in the new world and those stationed at the sect, more than half of the Dao Integration Saints were present. This was just the first wave; as the war progressed, many more were poised to rotate in. In this four-realm war, every sect was committing fully, sparing no effort. This was not just a war against foreign races. Per the arrangements of the Pantheon Sect, each sect was responsible for defending its own territory. A breach would equate to the sect being overrun, with immeasurable losses. Under such circumstances, whoever slacked off was equivalent to committing suicide. ¡°Vice Sect Master¡­¡± Leng Yuehua saluted Jiang Chengxuan. The others, momentarily taken aback by the reminder of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s new position, made a salute as well but were stopped by a gentle force from Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Elders, please, there¡¯s no need for such formalities with me. Although I¡¯m handling the duties of a vice sect master, we don¡¯t need to be so formal. Just call me Chengxuan,¡± he said with a smile, earning nods of approval from everyone. In a world where strength was paramount, maintaining respect for seniority without overemphasizing it was a sign of good character. ¡°Alright, elders and fellow sect members, let me first update you on the situation in the Eastern Sky Domain,¡± Jiang Chengxuan then said, pulling out a carefully prepared map to give everyone a detailed briefing. Though some of the elders had been to the Eastern Sky Domain before, none had conducted thorough reconnaissance. In war, every bit of preparation could be the difference between life and death. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s meticulousness undoubtedly earned him further respect. The newly appointed vice sect master was not only amiable and strong but also attentive to detail, making him the ideal choice by Xue Ping and Qin Shenwu to lead the new generation of the Haoran Sect. Amidst the tense atmosphere of impending war, the Floodgate Realm began an unprecedented mobilization, weaving a detailed web of defense that quietly unfolded across the land. Chapter 896 - Chapter 896: Arranging the Battle, The Demon Beasts Attack Chapter 896: Arranging the Battle, The Demon Beasts Attack Editor: Henyee Translations Under the orchestration of Jiang Chengxuan, the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley swiftly proceeded with their preparations, erecting formidable cities from the barren lands of the Eastern Sky Domain and setting high-level arrays along critical paths in anticipation of enemy incursions. Joining forces with the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley in defending the Eastern Sky Domain were the cultivators from the Qian family and Feitian Sect. A month after the forces of Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley had united, representatives from the Qian family and Feitian Sect finally rushed over. The teleportation platforms of each sect, linked directly to their respective strongholds, were scattered across the vast expanse of the Eastern Sky Domain. This assembly was the result of the sect leaders¡¯ prior communications, aimed at coordinating a pre-war council, hence the gathering of representatives from each sect. Both the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley had made significant contributions in various conflicts, demonstrating formidable strength. Among the sects responsible for the Eastern Sky Domain, there was an unspoken consensus to regard Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley as the leaders of the alliance. With Jiang Chengxuan of Haoran Sect and Shen Ruyan of Thunderclap Valley not only being leaders of their respective sects but also a married couple, their united front naturally positioned the couple as the principal commanders for the upcoming war. Therefore, The first war council of the Eastern Sky Domain alliance commenced within a newly erected hall of the Haoran Sect. At this moment, in the newly built meeting hall. Representatives from the Qian family and Feitian Sect were present, with an ancestor from the Qian family and an elder from the Feitian Sect called Saint Sky Walker. Alongside Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, other elders from both the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley participated in the meeting, all of whom were familiar faces to one another due to their frequent interactions. ¡°Welcome, everyone,¡± began Jiang Chengxuan, with nods of acknowledgement from the attendees. ¡°This time, external foes covet the Floodgate Realm, aiming to seize the resources of the new world. This is a provocation against all cultivators of the Floodgate Realm, an affront that none of us can tolerate,¡± Jiang Chengxuan stated from his seat of authority. Despite his relative youth, none dared underestimate him, given his title as the vice sect master of the Haoran Sect and the formidable backing of his Mahayana Shifu. ¡°I hope that each sect can support one another in this fight, to stand united against our enemies and coordinate our defenses,¡± he continued. ¡°I propose that we share our defensive plans, complementing each other¡¯s strategies. What do you think?¡± As soon as he finished speaking, he spread out two defense maps on the table. ¡°If the Haoran Sect is willing to lead, we naturally should not hold back,¡± the elder from the Qian family agreed, signaling his aide to present their defense map. Though their details and arrangements seemed simpler compared to those of the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley, it wasn¡¯t due to secrecy but rather a reflection of the Qian family¡¯s comparatively limited resources. ¡°Feitian Sect naturally agrees as well,¡± Saint Sky Walker added, laying out their plans alongside the others. ¡°Excellent! With such wise and far-seeing allies, how can we not emerge victorious in this war?¡± Jiang Chengxuan praised, fostering a sense of trust among the gathered allies, which was met with hearty laughter all around. Indeed, in the theater of war, nothing is more precious than a reliable ally. Thus, without further ado, the sects eagerly reviewed each other¡¯s defense plans. Through repeated discussions, they identified and rectified oversights, optimizing the defensive layout. Under the concerted efforts of the four major sects, the responsibilities for each area were clearly defined on the map, along with support routes and secret signals, ensuring that any side requiring assistance could count on swift reinforcement from a fellow sect. This collaborative effort ensured even the vast Eastern Sky Domain was meticulously planned and safeguarded, earning even the seasoned elders¡¯ and ancestors¡¯ admiration for the flawless strategy. The initially tense atmosphere of the desolate battlefield significantly lightened. In any situation, the strength of an alliance far surpasses that of any individual member. This is akin to the reason cultivators join sects¡ªfor the combined strength and support they offer. After three days and nights of intensive planning, the Eastern Sky War Council finally adjourned. ¡°Let us part ways for now, everyone,¡± the cultivators from the Qian family and Saint Sky Walker courteously announced from the teleportation platform. The successful discussions had significantly increased their confidence in safeguarding the Eastern Sky Domain. ¡°Safe travels, elders. We hope for our flags to fly high in victory. Take care. Should any situation arise, Thunderclap Valley and Haoran Sect will surely provide timely support,¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan offered their final encouragement, sending off their allies. Afterwards, The Eastern Sky Domain descended into a long silence, a calm before the anticipated storm, with all preparations completed and only the wait remaining. Leveraging the Five Blessings Lantern, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan continued their cultivation in peace, unaffected by the impending battle, their composure undisturbed. The rest of the Haoran Sect, too, found peace, knowing the legendary Vice Sect Master was among them. From initial restlessness, they found serenity, feeling like they had an anchor in stormy seas. One day, the Eastern Sky Domain was suddenly filled with the deep tolling of a bell, its vibrations spreading far and wide, like a stone dropped into a lake. ¡°They¡¯re here!¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes flew open. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Almost simultaneously, numerous figures flew out from the camps of the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley, all of them gazing intently in the same direction. In the distance, the void seemed to tremble slowly. But in reality, it wasn¡¯t the void that was trembling¡ªit was the realm barrier shaking. Through the murky darkness, something on the other side of the barrier was violently striking it. Without a doubt, this was the first wave of the demon beasts¡¯ assault. The members of the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley, led by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, rushed towards that location. Within a few breaths, they had arrived in front of the realm barrier, where the buzzing of the bell became even more piercing. The barrier continued to vibrate, constantly under attack. Wave after wave of impacts slowly dispersed the darkness on the other side, revealing the true face of the enemy. Massive demonic beasts lurked in the dark, eyeing the people of the Floodgate Realm. Merely the glimpse of their scales and claws, peeking through the darkness, was as immense as a small mountain, suggesting their bodies were as terrifyingly vast as stars. And in the profound darkness on the other side of the barrier, the edge of the demon beasts¡¯ army was nowhere in sight. It felt like every corner within view harbored a gigantic beast, ferociously lying in wait for their prey. The realm barrier only prevents the entry of beings, not energy. Even across the Eastern Sky Realm barrier, a battle was about to erupt at any moment. Chapter 897 - Chapter 897: Behind the Realm Wall, the Demon Beast Saints Arrive Chapter 897: Behind the Realm Wall, the Demon Beast Saints Arrive Editor: Henyee Translations Behind the realm barrier of the Tianyao Realm, before the vibrations reached the Floodgate Realm. The demon beasts¡¯ vast army assembled, their banners fluttering in the wind. The dense demonic aura darkened the skies, eclipsing the sun and the moon. Among them stood demon beast powerhouses, towering over millions like stars, their mere presence capable of obscuring the heavens. ¡°Break through the Floodgate Realm¡¯s barrier with all your might, the cultivators of the Floodgate Realm could arrive at any moment! Prepare for battle, all demon beast forces!¡± bellowed a demon saint resembling a giant eagle, his eyes radiating divine light. With six wings, each spanning tens of thousands of miles, a slight flap could whip up fierce winds that ravaged the land. He was known as the Saint Sky Bearer, a Dao Integration powerhouse of the demon beast race, rumored to carry the ancient Roc¡¯s bloodline, enabling him to see events thousands of miles away. Leveraging his bloodline¡¯s power, he could detect the Floodgate Realm¡¯s movements instantaneously. Under his command was the celestial demon beast clan, known for their speed, with even the most ordinary among them capable of traveling thousands of miles in a day. They served as the vanguard and scouts of the demon beast army, essentially acting as the eyes of the entire force. In this war, the demon beast army was led by a coalition of five clans: the Celestial Demons, Mountain Movers, Sky-Swallowing Pythons, Flame Lions, and the Flatland Demons. These clans were renowned entities within the Tianyao Realm, representing the most formidable superpowers of the demon world. Bloodline was of utmost importance among the demon clan. These five clans possessed the most revered bloodlines in the Tianyao Realm. Other demon clans, even if not directly related, would serve under them, heeding their commands. Rumble! At the realm barrier between the Tianyao Realm and the Floodgate Realm, chaos ensued as numerous giant demons activated bloodline arrays, transforming into monstrous forms to violently strike, bombarding the Floodgate Realm¡¯s barrier in waves. The composition of the barrier was extraordinary, allowing only beings and special attacks to disturb it, as ordinary spells would simply pass through. The demon beast race, known for their brute strength and physical prowess, possessed a level of power significantly higher than that of cultivators of the same realm. Their relentless assaults made the barrier tremble continuously like a resonating bell. ¡°Still, this is not enough.¡± Behind the demon beasts, a massive figure emerged, moving like a mountain range come to life. His bulging muscles rippled, causing the very void to ripple with oppression. Horns atop his head touched the sky, and with every step, his iron hooves shattered the void. The one who appeared was a bull-headed Demon Saint. ¡°Make way!¡± He strode forward, his large hand waving dismissively, pushing the demon generals aside. ¡°Saint Pingnan.¡± Seeing the arrival of the bull-headed Demon Saint, the demon generals knelt and saluted. Saint Pingnan, one of the four great Demon Saints of the Flatland Demons, possessed the pure bloodline and had immense strength. Legend has it that even if the sky were to fall, a Saint Pingnan could hold it up. It was enough to show how powerful this bloodline was. Approaching the realm barrier, Saint Pingnan slammed his palms against it. The barrier shook as if struck by millions of forces at once, even repelling the other demons attacking it. ¡°Saint Pingnan, are you about to break through the barrier?¡± At that moment, another colossal figure appeared behind Pingnan. This being, as large as a star and resembling a black bear, belonged to the Mountain Movers. This Demon Saint, named Titan Peak, was also a formidable leader with Dao Integration Realm strength. ¡°Yes, let¡¯s break the barrier fully to avoid prolonged troubles,¡± Saint Pingnan declared. The Mountain Movers and Flatland Demon Clan were both renowned for their immense strength, and the two Demon Saints often sparred to test their might. ¡°When it comes to breaking arrays, none can match my Mountain Movers,¡± Saint Titan Peak stated. His clan, known for their earth-manipulating abilities, excelled at breaking through arrays. Their bloodline¡¯s divine power could uncover any defense¡¯s weakness, allowing them to break through with precision. ¡°Count me in as well. Did you think to leave me out and claim all the glory for yourselves?¡± A booming voice came from behind them, as the air instantly heated up. A golden lion, big enough to span mountains and rivers, emerged, cloaked in divine flames that seemed to burn the very world around it. This was the Demon Saint of the Flame Lions, Saint Inferno This clan was said to have been ancient rivals of the Golden Crow, once considered deities of the sun in the Nine Realms. Born with the ability to attack with soul-resonating waves and innate divine flames, they could continuously cultivate these flames to the point of scorching the void. The Flame Lions, known for their fierce temperament, had few allies in the Tianyao Realm, yet remained one of its most powerful forces. It could be seen that its bloodline was noble and powerful. ¡°Saint Inferno, you¡¯re being too much. We¡¯re allies now; such words are unnecessarily distant,¡± said another Demon Saint, arriving just in time. A gigantic serpent slithered through the void, its vertical pupils shimmering, its body covered in scales that radiated a strange beauty. Two small protrusions on its forehead hinted at undeveloped horns. This was a member of the Sky-Swallowing Python clan, one of the Tianyao Realm¡¯s oldest and most unfathomable forces. Mysterious yet unprovoked within the demon beast world, not even the fiercely temperamental Flame Lion clan dared to offend a member of the Sky-Swallowing Python clan lightly. Thus, faced with the teasing from Saint Rosy Cloud, Saint Inferno merely responded with a cold snort. Saint Pingnan and Saint Titan Peak nodded at Saint Rosy Cloud upon her arrival. Saint Sky Bearer also arrived just in time and greeted the Sky-Swallowing Python Demon Saint. At this moment, all five main generals of the demon beast army had gathered. Their demonic aura soared to the heavens, forming a black gale that obscured the surroundings. These five Demon Beast Saints, all at the Dao Fusion Realm, presented a terrifying force. Saint Rosy Cloud, in particular, was not just limited to this. She was likely at Dao Mastery! This battle, while not deploying the full might of the demon beast race, had brought forth its main forces. This meant that this was not a simple test, but a real attack. ¡°Good, now that everyone is here, time waits for no one. Let¡¯s all exert our strength and break through this barrier,¡± one of them declared. ¡°The Demon Beast Alliance has decreed: the first to breach into the Floodgate Realm will be rewarded with ten top-grade spiritual herbs!¡± This announcement instantly sparked a gleam in the eyes of the other Demon Beast Saints. Unlike humans, demon beasts have a hard time producing pills, and only sufficiently ancient spiritual pills can significantly boost their strength. However, the production of spiritual pills cannot keep up with the demands of the demon beast race, making them the most valuable currency in the Tianyao Realm. ¡°Let¡¯s begin. Break the barrier!¡± Following the command of the Demon Beast Saints, they all burst forth with astonishing momentum, each summoning their own treasures capable of breaking through barriers. Saint Pingnan acted decisively, pressing his palms against the barrier and his horns radiating divine light, charging directly at the barrier. Rumble! With that strike, heaven and earth trembled, and thunderbolts erupted from the point of impact! Two depressions appeared on the barrier! ¡°MOO¡ª!¡± Chapter 898 - Chapter 898: The Demon Beasts Break the Wall, Both Sides Facing Each Other Chapter 898: The Demon Beasts Break the Wall, Both Sides Facing Each Other Editor: Henyee Translations THUD! THUD! THUD! Saint Pingnan, shaped like a colossal bull-headed mountain, ceaselessly collided against the realm wall. Each strike from a Dao Fusion powerhouse possessed the force to shatter stars, causing the Floodgate Realm¡¯s barrier to tremble like a drumskin, continuously emitting vibrations. ¡°MOO¡ª!¡± Saint Pingnan¡¯s eyes blazed with fury, his roar echoing throughout the Tianyao realm, resembling a wild bull wrestling with the heavens and earth. Even the people on the other side of the Floodgate Realm felt the trembling aura in the air. ¡°Lion¡¯s flame, ignite!¡± Beside Saint Pingnan, Saint Inferno let out a lion¡¯s roar, his body suddenly turning crystalline. Within him burned a bizarre golden flame, like a colossal crystalline lantern lighting up a mountain. This was the innate divine fire of the Flame Lion clan, the cultivation of their entire lives dedicated to nurturing this divine flame. This fire, imbued with the power of rules, could incinerate everything, even the rules of the world! Under Saint Inferno¡¯s command, the divine fire slowly emerged from his body. In an instant, the whole world heated up considerably, the air¡¯s Primordial Spiritual Qi turning violent. Several demon beast generals who failed to dodge in time brushed against a spark and were instantly turned to charcoal. ¡°Go forth, divine fire, burn the world!¡± The golden divine flame transformed into an arrow, shooting towards the realm barrier. Immediately, a sizzling sound arose, and the part of the barrier in contact with the divine fire began to slowly distort, clearly being corroded. This attack was evidently more effective than Saint Pingnan¡¯s brute force, as the wound created by the divine flame was significantly larger. Saint Inferno confidently sneered, exceedingly proud. ¡°Pingnan, let me lend you a hand!¡± Saint Titan Peak, who had a good relationship with Saint Pingnan, shouted. He opened his massive bear mouth, and a speck of golden light flew out from within him. ¡°Mountain core, charge!¡± This speck of golden light was the Mountain Core, a life essence object that could only be refined by the Mountain Movers. The Mountain Movers naturally had the ability to assimilate mountains, extracting their cores for cultivation, hence called the Mountain Core. Though small, the Mountain Core was immensely heavy, weighing billions of tons. Even a treasure like this, capable of suppressing even Saint Pingnan, could only be maneuvered by Mountain Movers. Seeing the Mountain Core flying towards him, Saint Pingnan had no choice but to sidestep. Rumble! The golden light fiercely struck the indentations previously made by Saint Pingnan, resulting in a loud explosion followed by a piercing, metallic clash. The power behind Saint Titan Peak¡¯s strike was truly terrifying, creating a crack in the realm barrier on impact. ¡°Excellent! Well done!¡± From a distance, Saint Inferno praised enthusiastically, as the other Demon Beast Saints nodded in agreement, with only Saint Inferno letting out a cold huff. ¡°Ha-ha-ha! Continue! Pingnan, find another spot to breach; I¡¯ll assist you! We¡¯ll share the reward!¡± Saint Titan Peak laughed heartily. Saint Pingnan nodded, and the two decided to cooperate. ¡°We¡¯re almost there, the cultivators of the Floodgate Realm.¡± At this moment, Saint Sky Bearer spoke to Saint Inferno. ¡°No worries, I¡¯ll handle them. You all continue breaking the barrier!¡± Saint Rosy Cloud replied coolly, twisting her massive serpentine body. She and Saint Sky Bearer were not part of the barrier-breaking effort. Saint Sky Bearer was rewarded in advance as the vanguard, while Saint Rosy Cloud was tasked with covering for others as they worked to breach the barrier. The realm barrier doesn¡¯t block spells, so as soon as people from the Floodgate Realm arrive, a battle will inevitably break out beforehand. ¡°Serpent¡¯s Fang, go!¡± Saint Rosy Cloud extracted a snake fang from her mouth, carved with ancient runes. ¡°Is that, the Barrier-Breaking Fang!¡± Saint Sky Bearer exclaimed in surprise upon seeing the fang. ¡°Exactly, go!¡± With a flick of her massive tail, Saint Rosy Cloud sent the Serpent¡¯s Fang flying. The fang, which should have been repelled, instead merged into the barrier like a barb sinking deep. Then, the runes on the Serpent¡¯s Fang shimmered, and a force of rules invaded the entire barrier. Using the Serpent¡¯s Fang as an anchor, the barrier was slowly covered in a layer of thin ice, significantly increasing the damage from the other Demon Saints¡¯ attacks. ¡°This is indeed an effective spiritual treasure specifically for breaking barriers,¡± Saint Sky Bearer remarked. This showcased the deep heritage of the Tianyao Realm¡¯s oldest clan. The Serpent¡¯s Fang, a legendary spiritual treasure designed exclusively for breaching realms, had no other use but to weaken the defense of barriers by at least fifty percent. Unexpectedly, even such a treasure was in the possession of the Sky-Swallowing Python clan. Rumble! At this moment, the sound of the barrier shaking finally reached the interior of the Floodgate Realm. With three Dao Fusion Demon Saints continuously bombarding the barrier, assisted by the Serpent¡¯s Fang, the cracks on the barrier became increasingly visible over time. At this rate, the Floodgate Realm¡¯s barrier would inevitably be breached within three hours, allowing the demon beasts to invade en masse, leading to an unavoidable full-scale war. ¡°How bold of the demon beasts, to think the Floodgate Realm is undefended?¡± Suddenly, a rebuke came from the other side of the barrier. Then, a large group of cultivators flew out from the distant skyline, surrounded by various mystical lights, creating an awe-inspiring sight. Leading them were Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Facing the terrifying onslaught of Demon Saints continuously attacking the barrier, everyone was filled with righteous indignation. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure swiftly approached, with the dense demonic aura gradually dispersing behind the barrier. The figures of the Demon Saints appeared before Jiang Chengxuan. Yet, he showed no fear. Uttering a spell, he turned the True Sunfire into flaming projectiles, instantly passing through the barrier towards the demon beasts. Rumble! A whirlwind of demonic energy suddenly rose, as Saint Sky Bearer displayed his divine powers, clashing with the incoming forces and creating an instantaneous explosion. ¡°Heh, someone from the Floodgate Realm¡­ A person from the Haoran Sect?¡± Through the billowing black smoke, a Demon Saint identified Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s identity. The crowd looked on to see a colossal Sky-Swallowing Python slowly advancing, fixating its gaze upon them. ¡°The Sky-Swallowing Python clan!¡± Leng Yuehua and the others recognized the identity of Saint Rosy Cloud. Though the demon beast and human realms were separated by the realm barrier, being neighbors for countless millennia meant that both sides had a basic understanding of each other¡¯s significant forces. ¡°Demon beasts, attacking our Floodgate Realm¡¯s barrier without cause, do you find this reasonable?¡± Jiang Chengxuan demanded, challenging their actions. While everyone implicitly understood that a great battle was inevitable, the moral high ground could not be conceded. ¡°We demon beasts have long sent messages to your kind. Your attempts to monopolize the new world is tantamount to declaring enmity against our demon beasts!¡± Saint Rosy Cloud countered coldly to the questioning. ¡°What a joke! The new world was discovered by the Floodgate Realm, where does the accusation of monopolization come from? Is the demon beast race always this despicable and shameless?¡± Jiang Chengxuan retorted with a cold laugh. His mockery made countless demon beasts beyond the barrier glare with malevolent intent. ¡°Heaven-sent treasures belong to those with virtue. If the Floodgate Realm refuses to yield, let¡¯s see if you have the strength to back it up,¡± Saint Rosy Cloud declared, choosing no longer to waste words. With a massive opening of her serpentine maw, a torrent of violent demonic power immediately passed through the barrier, hurtling towards them! Chapter 899 - Chapter 899: Intense Battle, Breaking the Realm Wall? Chapter 899: Intense Battle, Breaking the Realm Wall? Editor: Henyee Translations As Saint Rosy Cloud made her move, she showcased the might of a Dao Fusion Saint. Terrifying demonic energy transformed into a colorful demonic cloud, enveloping the sky and attacking like a covering darkness. This demonic energy possessed a highly peculiar nature, turning the barren and desolate land into a bizarrely colored wasteland, evidently imbued with some kind of potent poison. Jiang Chengxuan immediately summoned his intrinsic heaven-connecting spiritual treasure, the Five Elements Diagram, which radiated five-colored divine light. It transformed into a barrier, perfectly blocking the attack. The battle was ignited instantly with this exchange serving as the signal. Besides the three Demon Saints focusing on breaking the barrier, countless demon beasts roared and launched their assault in a flash. ¡°Ruyan, take some people to set up the protective array. We¡¯ll distract the enemy here from breaking through,¡± Jiang Chengxuan instructed Shen Ruyan. After a brief caution to be careful, Shen Ruyan immediately led a group to set up the protective array. The priority was to ensure the barrier remained intact. As long as the barrier stood, the demon beasts could not leverage their size advantage in combat, allowing the defenders to both attack and retreat, relying on the barrier¡¯s protection. Thus, the barrier was the focal point of the battle. ¡°Use all your strength to cover for the array!¡± Jiang Chengxuan commanded. In an instant, his allies summoned their various spiritual treasures, arrays, and spells, creating a spectacle of brilliant colors. From the demon beast race, several more Dao Integration Demon Saints flew out, unleashing their innate divine powers and bloodline powers across the barrier to strike! The battle erupted in moments! With the barrier in place, both sides could only engage in a fierce bombardment. Massive spells traversed the void, colliding and exploding in mid-air. The once empty and desolate Eastern Sky Domain suddenly became a battlefield marked by visibility. A series of explosions echoed through the void, like meteor showers colliding in the starry sky, causing stars to be obliterated. Fire, thunder, ice, poison clouds, fierce winds, and floods ¨C diverse elements were used like cannonballs, continuously hurled at the opponent. This didn¡¯t resemble a cultivators¡¯ war but more a mortal siege. Jiang Chengxuan also spared no effort, deploying various treasures and spells. True Sunfire scorched the demon beasts, Cloud Piercers and Illusion Bells disrupted the enemies¡¯ minds, causing significant casualties instantly. After the first wave of bombardment, both sides suffered casualties, especially the demon beast race, as many demon beasts were large targets, making them more vulnerable in such a confrontation. Soon, everyone found their adversaries. Several Dao Integration elders from the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley were quickly targeted by Demon Saints, while Saint Rosy Cloud engaged Jiang Chengxuan, entangling him in her attack. Opening her massive maw, Rosy Cloud unleashed wave after wave of colorful demonic clouds. Jiang Chengxuan once again summoned the Five Elements Diagram, effectively blocking the attack from outside. This exchange revealed to Rosy Cloud the strength of her opponent, as her tried-and-true divine power of producing poisonous clouds was easily thwarted. Recovering the Five Elements Diagram, Jiang Chengxuan also sensed the difficulty of his adversary. The poisonous nature of the cloud was fierce, and upon testing, he found that aside from the Five Elements Diagram, his other methods were insufficient to perfectly block it. This meant he had to be cautious in his approach, as any other spiritual treasure could be damaged or even degraded upon contact with the poisonous cloud. If not for the Five Elements Diagram¡¯s help, dealing with this serpent Demon Saint would have been problematic. ¡°We absolutely cannot allow her to breach the barrier,¡± Jiang Chengxuan thought to himself. Should Saint Rosy Cloud penetrate the barrier, spreading her poisonous cloud, the Haoran Sect would suffer grievously. After a brief standoff, both acknowledged the other¡¯s strength, pausing the fight, realizing a direct confrontation wouldn¡¯t easily resolve their conflict. However, time was not on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s side. While Saint Pingnan and other Demon Saints continued their assault on the barrier, Shen Ruyan needed more time to set up the protective array. The enemy¡¯s breach had to be halted. Suddenly, Leng Yuehua flew in, landing beside Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°Chengxuan, you go stop the enemies from breaking through the barrier. I¡¯ll handle this Sky-Swallowing Serpent.¡± Clearly, she understood the battle¡¯s crux lay in the barrier¡¯s integrity. ¡°Alright. This Five Elements Diagram¡¯s shield can block the enemy¡¯s poisonous fog. Be careful, Elder Leng.¡± Jiang Chengxuan readily accepted Leng Yuehua¡¯s suggestion. Leaving a fraction of the Five Elements Diagram¡¯s power with her should suffice to counter Saint Rosy Cloud¡¯s strength without issue. ¡°Good.¡± In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan transformed into a beam of light, heading to another part of the battlefield. Saint Rosy Cloud attempted an intercepting attack, but Leng Yuehua repelled it with a single sword strike, leaving Saint Rosy Cloud to watch Jiang Chengxuan depart with cold serpent eyes. ¡­ The bombardment from Saint Pingnan and others persisted. With each attack, small cracks spread across the barrier, teetering on the brink of rupture. ¡°Deep Earth Halberd.¡± Suddenly, a massive shadow crossed the barrier, descending upon them with the weight of celestial bodies, entwined with the phantom images of dragons and elephants. Even against the immense bodies of the Demon Saints, the Deep Earth Halberd was not overshadowed, forcefully pressing down. Jiang Chengxuan targeted Saint Titan Peak, who was caught off guard while wielding the Mountain Core and was forcefully repelled hundreds of miles by the halberd¡¯s impact. ROAR! Saint Titan Peak roared in anger, only then did the three Dao Fusion Demon Saints notice Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s arrival. ¡°If you want to break through the barrier, you¡¯ll have to get past me first!¡± Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan unleashed the Golden Divine Light, attacking the three Demon Saints simultaneously. ¡°The audacity of humans!¡± Saint Inferno, incensed by his boldness, was the first to react, opening his maw to unleash divine flames, transforming into nine fiery lions charging towards Jiang Chengxuan. Rumble! Under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s control, the Golden Divine Light eliminated four of the flame lions, and then he summoned a swamp of water to extinguish the remaining five. When Saint Titan Peak attempted to continue breaching the barrier with the Mountain Core, Jiang Chengxuan summoned the Deep Earth Halberd once again and repelled him hundreds of miles away. With this exchange, Jiang Chengxuan successfully halted two Demon Saints from further damaging the barrier. However, at that moment, Saint Pingnan let out a muffled roar. Enduring Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Golden Divine Light, the horns on his head suddenly erupted with incredible power. ¡°MOO¡ª!¡± This attack wasn¡¯t directed at Jiang Chengxuan. Saint Pingnan¡¯s massive body suddenly leaped forward, aiming for the barrier now filled with cracks! This move, his innate divine power ¡°Equalize Heaven and Earth,¡± possessed the power to override all other forces, demonstrating the principle of overcoming myriad strategies with sheer force. Rumble! The realm barrier, weakened by sustained attacks, emitted a sound akin to a mountain collapsing under this assault. Then, under the watchful eyes of all present, a crack over ten meters long slowly formed beneath Saint Pingnan¡¯s horns! Was the Floodgate Realm barrier about to be breached? In that moment, a chill ran through everyone¡¯s hearts as the small crack seemed to manifest within them as well. Chapter 900 - Chapter 900: System Mission, Defend the Realm Wall Chapter 900: System Mission, Defend the Realm Wall Editor: Henyee Translations This was a sign that the realm barrier was on the verge of shattering. The appearance of the crack changed everyone¡¯s expressions. If the demon beast race could enter the Floodgate Realm physically, the difficulty of the battle would undoubtedly skyrocket, multiplying the challenge several-fold. Given the physical prowess of the demon beast race, even if the human cultivators could win, the losses would be grievous. ¡°Husband, the protective array has been set up!¡± An array disk, radiating mysterious light, flew from afar and was caught by Jiang Chengxuan. At this critical moment, Shen Ruyan had timely completed the setup of the protective array with her team. ¡°Good! That¡¯s very timely, wife.¡± Jiang Chengxuan let out a sigh of relief and joyfully responded. He merged his Primordial Spirit into the array disk, and a perfect protective array emerged in his mind. This protective array was an extremely sophisticated defensive array. Relying on the Floodgate Realm barrier as a foundation and setting numerous anchors upon it, the barrier could be merged with the protective array. At that point, everyone within the array could contribute to supporting the barrier. ¡°Everyone, please channel your Dharmic power into the protective array to ensure the barrier remains intact!¡± Jiang Chengxuan communicated to all present. Everyone nodded, no longer holding back. They unleashed all their power. Meanwhile, on the demon beast realm¡¯s side, Saint Rosy Cloud also roared at the demon beasts. ¡°Attack the barrier with all your might! Break into the Floodgate Realm!¡± ¡°Any demon beast who crosses the barrier will be rewarded by the demon beast alliance!¡± Thus, under the incentive of rewards, each demon general was spurred into a frenzy. They thrashed their enormous bodies against the barrier in a violent assault, like a series of mountains collapsing under their weight. The battle reached a fever pitch at this moment, where control over the barrier meant gaining an endless advantage. If the demon beast race broke through, their forces would invade, causing widespread destruction in the Floodgate Realm. However, if the barrier remained intact, the demon beast race could only helplessly watch from afar, and Jiang Chengxuan and his allies would secure a perfect victory in this first battle against the demon beast race. Rumble! The demon beast army unleashed brute force in a furious bombardment against the barrier, with the Demon Saints especially targeting the crack with relentless attacks. On the other side, within the protective array, countless cultivators from the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley stood firm, continuously channeling Dharmic power into the array. Seated at the heart of the array, Jiang Chengxuan controlled the array, igniting pillars of light within it to bolster the barrier, constantly reinforcing and repairing it. [Ding.] [System mission issued. Host, please achieve the achievement of guarding the realm barrier against the attack of the demon beasts.] At the same time, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind suddenly echoed with the system¡¯s voice. Yet, he didn¡¯t allow this to distract him too much. The system¡¯s mission only bolstered his resolve. Protecting the barrier was already his top priority, both as his duty as the Vice Sect Master and for the sake of the human race. This battle demanded his all. Nonetheless, since the system offered a reward, Jiang Chengxuan was naturally pleased. Given the task¡¯s level, he expected the reward to be significant. Thus, Jiang Chengxuan focused his full attention, fully immersing himself in the protective array. Being a master of arrays and deeply knowledgeable in the principles of arrays, combined with the Heavenly Calculation Technique he possessed, he maximized the power of the array. Even with the realm barrier weakened by fifty percent due to the Serpent¡¯s Fang, it was now as impregnable as ever under his operation. No matter where the demon beasts attacked, Dharmic power was promptly deployed to protect the spot, even the cracks painstakingly created by the Demon Saints were slowly repaired under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s efforts. ¡°What kind of array is this?!¡± Saint Titan Peak roared, his expression ugly with rage. The other Demon Saints were equally incensed. They had been confident in breaking through the barrier, but it was staunchly defended by the protective array. ¡°I don¡¯t believe this!¡± The Demon Saints desperately increased their power, unleashing their divine powers, but the barrier, as if covered by a layer, seemed to weaken their attacks with a strange force. Yet, the demon beasts did not easily give up. The deepsea nomads and eldars were attacking the other realm barriers. The demon beasts could not retreat so easily. ¡°Keep attacking, let¡¯s see who falters first!¡± The bloodthirsty demon beast hordes bombarded day and night, while the cultivators of the Floodgate Realm defended tirelessly. This standoff dragged on for months, a true test of will and endurance on both sides. Until one morning, the system¡¯s voice once again rang in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. [Ding.] [Congratulations to the host for achieving the task of defending the realm barrier against the demon beasts¡¯ assault.] [Reward received: Barrier Protection Talisman!] [Upon activation, the Barrier Protection Talisman can turn the realm barrier into a super-state, protecting the realm barrier from destruction.] [Reward received: Godslayer Heavenly Bead!] [Upon activation, the Godslayer Heavenly Bead can instantly annihilate all enemies within a certain range, completely erasing their Primordial Spirits.] Storing the system¡¯s rewards, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s weary spirit was rejuvenated. A Barrier Protection Talisman would usually seem inconsequential, but during the times of a cross-realm war, it became a super trump card. ¡°The system really knows what I need,¡± Jiang Chengxuan thought appreciatively. And the Godslayer Heavenly Bead¡¯s effect was brutally straightforward and overbearing¡ªinstantly annihilating all enemies within a certain range, a power akin to cheating. For cultivators at their realm, who have merged with the Dao of heaven, they are extremely difficult to kill. If an equal-level enemy wishes to flee, it¡¯s nearly impossible to stop them. However, the Godslayer Heavenly Bead is different. Not only does it instantly annihilate, but it also erases the Primordial Spirit and operates over an area. Its power is truly terrifying. ¡°The demon beasts are retreating! The demon beasts are retreating!¡± It was only then someone exclaimed, noticing that the demon beast army was gradually moving away from the realm barrier. Countless gigantic demon beasts, dragging their weary bodies, retreated like a mountainous tsunami, a stark contrast to their vigorous arrival. This battle had exhausted both sides, pushing their bodies and strength to the limit. Many would likely take years to return to their peak condition. ¡°Husband, are you alright?¡± It was then that Shen Ruyan, accompanied by elders from the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley, arrived. Weariness was evident on everyone¡¯s faces¡ªa rare sight among cultivators. ¡°I¡¯m fine, how about all of you?¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied with a smile to Shen Ruyan before addressing the group. Everyone nodded in response. Despite the war not being over and only temporarily holding the Eastern Sky Domain, they had not suffered too many losses. Suddenly, a message arrived. Jiang Chengxuan read it with a furrowed brow before sharing it with the elders. It was a battle report from other domains, and the situation seemed grim. They hoped for assistance from those who could spare the strength. Chapter 901 - Chapter 901: Analyzing the Battle Situation, Key Suggestion Chapter 901: Analyzing the Battle Situation, Key Suggestion Editor: Henyee Translations The message instantly diminished the joy of victory among everyone. The demon beast race¡¯s aggressive onslaught this time had nearly pushed them into a precarious situation. Among the nine major domains¡¯ defensive forces, the Eastern Sky Domain boasted a particularly strong lineup with the Haoran Sect, Thunderclap Valley, the Qian Family, and the Feitian Gate as its four major superpowers. Although the Eastern Sky Domain is the largest area among the nine major domains, the size of a domain isn¡¯t the key factor in its defense. Other domains, though smaller, could face defeat if they were countered by the enemy¡¯s attributes or lacked the capability for siege warfare, which many cultivators are not accustomed to, as their primary focus is usually on dueling techniques. Cultivators with extensive battle experience like Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan are rare. According to the message received, some barriers had already been breached. Fortunately, timely support from allies and the fact that their enemies were not demon beasts that excelled in physical combat prevented a complete rout, allowing them to barely maintain their defense lines. Moreover, the challenges faced by the Floodgate Realm weren¡¯t limited to external threats¡­ ¡°Everyone, please rest for now. We can discuss matters tomorrow,¡± Jiang Chengxuan decided after some thought, suggesting that everyone take a break. Even cultivators, not being machines, need time to recover. After exchanging a few courteous words, everyone returned to their respective quarters, leaving only Shen Ruyan and Jiang Chengxuan behind. ¡°Let¡¯s go check on our fellow sect members, Ruyan.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± The two didn¡¯t head straight to rest. As the leaders appointed by their sect for this war, they had many arrangements to attend to. Together, they visited the various sects within the Eastern Sky Domain to assess the post-battle situation. Old acquaintances like Xie Xiangyao, Wen Tao, Shen Xueshenjun, and Yue Chanjuan had also participated in the battle. Everyone was safe, exchanging brief greetings with one another. It wasn¡¯t until sunset and the moonrise that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan finished their inspection, gathering more information about the other domains from various sources. The situation was far from optimistic. Many domains were still struggling, especially those that had already been plagued by eldars, demon beasts and deepsea nomads since time immemorial. It was not difficult to guess who was doing it. ¡°These traitors are indeed putting their best efforts¡­¡± Shen Ruyan remarked coldly. She and Jiang Chengxuan had always had a poor opinion of these foreign races, having had numerous conflicts with them before. ¡°Yes¡­ Let¡¯s rest for now. We¡¯ll discuss with the other sects tomorrow.¡± ¡­ In the Haoran Sect¡¯s temporary headquarters, the council hall was once again filled with representatives from various sects. ¡°Elders, first, I would like to congratulate us on our temporary victory in the war against the demon beast race,¡± began Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°However, as you all are aware, the situation in the other domains is not so optimistic.¡± He then opened the floor for discussion. ¡°In the face of the request for help from the other domains, I wonder what you think? You can speak freely.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Chengxuan first explained the situation with Shen Ruyan. He explained the situation of the other eight remains to the elders. Other than the places guarded by powerful sects, such as the Pantheon Sect. The other domains were at a disadvantage. ¡°And, as you may know, some domains have been facing mysterious disruptions. I¡¯m sure we all have an idea of who¡¯s behind this,¡± he continued. ¡°The culprits are none other than the traitors among the foreign races. It¡¯s been proven time and again that such beings cannot be trusted,¡± stated the elder from the Qian Family, a seasoned Dao Integration cultivator well-versed in many secrets. Throughout the long history of the Floodgate Realm, the demon beasts, deepsea nomads, and eldars have always been restless, constantly causing trouble. ¡°Elder Qian is right. These foreign races are too brazen. Previously, I knew that they were the ones who leaked the discovery of the new world to the other realms, which sparked the war. Now, they actually did such a treasonous thing.¡± Saint Sky Walker from the Feitian Gate added. Leng Yuehua also nodded in agreement, saying, ¡°In my view, these foreign races must be eradicated. They have shown their fangs and will only pose a threat if left unchecked.¡± ¡°I agree with eliminating these parasites,¡± said another. Soon, everyone voiced their support. The foreign races had been domineering within the Floodgate Realm for too long, now acting as traitors and inciting public outrage. This was precisely the outcome Jiang Chengxuan hoped to see. Even if they didn¡¯t attack, these foreign races wouldn¡¯t have a reason to be kept alive after the battle ended. It was better to strike now, eliminating internal threats before a full-scale war erupted. Moreover, there was no reason not to make such a contribution. ¡°Good. This is exactly what Ruyan and I had in mind,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said, seizing the moment. ¡°With the critical state of cross-realm conflict and these foreign races still causing trouble, let¡¯s take this chance to catch them off guard while we have a momentary breather.¡± Nods of agreement followed his proposal, aligning everyone on a unified course of action. Jiang Chengxuan continued his analysis, ¡°The demon beasts, deepsea nomads, and eldars came prepared this time, which is why we can¡¯t continue to be on the defensive. They may already have some information about us, so we need to take the initiative to change our strategy and disrupt their plans.¡± His words immediately gained the approval of the high-level representatives from various sects. Warfare is about deceit and seizing the initiative, valuing adaptability and the element of surprise. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s insight was clear to all¡ªseeking change and taking the initiative are always right, as long as the direction is correct. Gradually, in this battle against the demon beast race, those who had previously underestimated Jiang Chengxuan had to acknowledge his capabilities. Whether in terms of strength or strategy, this emerging talent from the Haoran Sect, the young Vice Sect Master of the Floodgate Realm, proved to be not just a figurehead but genuinely skilled and resourceful. To outsiders, it became apparent that the future Sect Master of the Haoran Sect might very well be this member of the younger generation. ¡°Let¡¯s vote, everyone. If you agree to join forces to purge the Floodgate Realm of foreign races, please raise your hand,¡± Jiang Chengxuan proposed. ¡°I¡¯ll report our discussion¡¯s outcome to the sect for final approval.¡± With that, everyone decided to take advantage of the temporary respite to launch a surprise attack on the foreign races within the Floodgate Realm. Given that the sects have Mahayana Daolords, reporting this proposal would likely receive their support, whether it¡¯s approved or not. ¡°Excellent! I¡¯ll immediately send our proposal to my Shifu and the others,¡± Jiang Chengxuan stated solemnly, then dismissed the meeting. Whether this plan was appropriate would ultimately depend on the decision of his Shifu, Qin Shenwu. Chapter 902 - Chapter 902: Daolord Discussion Chapter 902: Daolord Discussion Editor: Henyee Translations In the Haoran Sect¡¯s council hall, three inconspicuous beings sat in tranquility. To any passerby cultivator who didn¡¯t scrutinize closely, even those at the Dao Integration Realm might fail to notice their presence, for they had merged with the world, becoming one with the Dao. During these times, the Floodgate Realm had been embroiled in warfare due to invasions from the demon beasts, deepsea nomads, and eldars. Yet, the truly terrifying entities of the four realms had not yet intervened. These formidable beings¡¯ true strength transcends this world, and their full-force combat could potentially destroy not only the Floodgate Realm but possibly the Tianyao, Tianling, and Changhai Realms as well. They are revered as Mahayana Daolords. In this world, they stand as the most powerful beings, capable of invoking the ascension light for a chance to ascend to higher realms. Among those seated in the hall was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Shifu, Qin Shenwu, the only Daolord of the Haoran Sect. The other two were Daolords from the Pantheon Sect and the Divine Shadow Gate. Due to an unspoken agreement among Mahayana Daolords, they refrain from participating directly in wars. The message on the table was the reason for their gathering today. By noon, the proposal from Jiang Chengxuan and those defending the Eastern Sky Domain had been delivered to Qin Shenwu. By tonight, the Mahayana Daolords from the various sects had already convened to discuss, indicating Qin Shenwu¡¯s regard for his disciple¡¯s suggestion. ¡°What do you think, fellow Daolords, about the proposal from my disciple and his comrades?¡± Qin Shenwu broke the silence, addressing the other two Mahayana Daolords. Eliminating the foreign races within the Floodgate Realm was indeed a strategic suggestion. The threat from the Tianyao, Tianling, and Changhai Realms made it clear that the leaks likely came from foreign entities within the Floodgate Realm. Such acts had crossed a line for all human cultivators, violating the core interests of all sects in the Floodgate Realm. From that moment, those foreign entities were doomed to destruction. However, the sudden and fierce attacks from the three realms had left no spare forces to address this internal threat. Moreover, these foreign entities were not easy targets. Without the Mahayana Daolords¡¯ intervention, there was no guarantee of an easy victory. After all, they had been entrenched in the Floodgate Realm for a long time, making them formidable local forces. Coupled with the backing of their respective home realms, their strength was not to be underestimated. ¡°This matter is mainly up to you, Daolord Shenwu,¡± said the Mahayana Daolord from the Divine Shadow Gate slowly. ¡°Indeed, having cultivators willing to undertake this task is beneficial under the current circumstances,¡± the Pantheon Sect¡¯s Mahayana Daolord remarked directly, voicing a concern, ¡°But, Daolord Shenwu, how capable is your disciple really? Does he possess the strength required for such a mission?¡± Eradicating the foreign races within the Floodgate Realm is undeniably a just cause. However, during these critical times, such actions must be conducted discreetly to avoid alerting and provoking a preemptive counterattack from the foreign races within the Floodgate Realm and potentially from the Tianyao, Tianling, and Changhai Realms. At that time, could the Eastern Sky Domain still be defended? As the stakes increase, so does the risk. The Mahayana Daolord¡¯s question led the others into deep thought. Could Jiang Chengxuan, with only a few companions, truly manage such a complex task? If the entire Haoran Sect were to undertake this mission, there¡¯d be no doubt about its success. However, given the need for secrecy and swift action, the difficulty and risk were substantially heightened. ¡°The situation indeed does not look optimistic. Perhaps the foreign races have already anticipated our move to exterminate them,¡± the Divine Shadow Gate¡¯s Mahayana Daolord added, suggesting that traps and ambushes might already be in place, risking the mission turning into a disaster. The foreign races were not foolish; they wouldn¡¯t just sit and wait for their doom. The risk involved in this mission could be greater than anyone anticipated. Both looked to Qin Shenwu, waiting for his decision. They saw this as a valuable opportunity, but should Jiang Chengxuan, Qin Shenwu¡¯s prized disciple, fall into danger, they wouldn¡¯t want to bear the responsibility. ¡°Haha.¡± Facing the Grand Daolords¡¯ doubts, Qin Shenwu chuckled. ¡°My disciple is more than capable; I trust his judgment,¡± he confidently affirmed. ¡°I¡¯ll convey your concerns to them, but let¡¯s proceed with the plan.¡± He didn¡¯t hesitate, ready to approve the mission. Qin Shenwu never doubted Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s abilities. He wasn¡¯t one to overreach without assurance. Since he had proposed such a plan, it meant that he was confident. Moreover, the potential rewards, if successfully claimed by Jiang Chengxuan, would greatly benefit him and the Haoran Sect in the future. If necessary, he would monitor the situation and intervene covertly to ensure their safety¡­ The next day, in the Eastern Sky Domain, Qin Shenwu appeared at the Haoran Sect¡¯s temporary camp. Upon seeing their Shifu, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and the others greeted him respectfully: ¡°Shifu.¡± ¡°Everyone has worked hard,¡± Qin Shenwu greeted everyone with a smile. Then, he conveyed their final decision to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Chengxuan, we¡¯ve discussed your proposal and think it¡¯s very good. But are you aware of the dangers involved?¡± Qin Shenwu asked Jiang Chengxuan. Feeling the concern in his Shifu¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan was moved. He then took the initiative to explain the risks and benefits of the operation. ¡°I understand that this operation must be conducted in secrecy, and the three foreign races will surely be prepared for our arrival.¡± These considerations had all been part of his expectations. ¡°So, do you still decide to go? It¡¯s not too late to back out now,¡± Qin Shenwu asked again. His personal visit was precisely to offer Jiang Chengxuan an opportunity to reconsider. Contributions are important, but Jiang Chengxuan is the hope of the Haoran Sect, and no mission is worth his sacrifice. ¡°Shifu, I understand your concern for me. To be honest, I¡¯m not entirely sure of success,¡± Jiang Chengxuan responded. ¡°But in this world, there is no such thing as a sure thing. I believe someone must undertake this risk.¡± Hearing this, Qin Shenwu understood Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s determination and said no more. After giving his last piece of advice and patting his disciple on the shoulder, he left. Chapter 903 - Chapter 903: Secret Operation Chapter 903: Secret Operation Editor: Henyee Translations With Qin Shenwu¡¯s departure, the operation to encircle and eliminate the foreign races within the realm was officially set in motion, leaving no room for second thoughts. Instead of feeling joyous about the approval of his proposal, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression was grave. ¡°Husband, are you worried that the foreign races might set traps for us, leading us into a trap?¡± Shen Ruyan asked softly beside him. The fact that the three foreign races could stand against human cultivators and still root themselves in the Floodgate Realm highlighted their extraordinariness. The deepsea nomads, demon beasts, and eldars were all superpowers, each with numerous Dao Integration Saints among them. It wouldn¡¯t be surprising if they had Daolords guarding them. However, those defending the Eastern Sky Domain could only deploy Dao Integration Saints, with Daolords needed to guard the realm barrier. On paper, their forces were not at an advantage. Their only advantage was the element of surprise, with the enemy in the light and themselves in the shadow. If the foreign races were prepared, they would lose even this slim advantage. Evidently, Shen Ruyan was aware of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s concerns. ¡°Yes, this operation is indeed a risk, but I still believe we can achieve our goal,¡± Jiang Chengxuan turned to reassure Shen Ruyan. ¡°I believe as well. As long as we¡¯re together, there¡¯s nothing we can¡¯t solve,¡± Shen Ruyan said with a light laugh. From their first meeting to the present, they had faced everything together, accomplishing many things they wouldn¡¯t have dared to dream of initially. It seemed as long as they had each other¡¯s support, nothing was impossible. Hearing her words, Jiang Chengxuan also smiled lightly, nodding firmly in agreement. ¡­ Soon, through secret communications, the message about the operation reached the high-level representatives of Thunderclap Valley, the Qian Family, and Feitian Gate. After brief preparations, each sect dispatched several elites to the Haoran Sect¡¯s temporary headquarters for final discussions. Aside from Shen Ruyan, Thunderclap Valley sent two Dao Integration cultivators, Saint Zenith and Saint Flash Thunder, both skilled in harnessing the power of the Dao of Lightning, excelling in purging evil and offensive capabilities. Leading the Haoran Sect¡¯s team was Jiang Chengxuan, accompanied by Saint Sky Walker and Saint Soaring, two core Dao Integration forces of the sect, experienced and trustworthy in handling various tasks. Jiang Chengxuan specifically chose these individuals for their rich experience. As for the Qian Family and Feitian Gate, they each sent two Dao Integration Saints. The Qian family sent two elders. They had been Dao Integration cultivators for many years and were very powerful. They were either at the Dao Fusion or Dao Inception. Feitian Gate dispatched two Dao Inception Saints, experts in reconnaissance and maneuvering, making this surprise operation right up their alley. Thus, a total of ten Dao Integration Saints were mobilized for this operation, forming an impressively luxurious lineup. Even a superpower would struggle to assemble so many Dao Integration existences easily. ¡°Everyone, thank you for your sects¡¯ willingness to send you to assist in this battle. For the future of the Floodgate Realm, this risky venture is indispensable,¡± Jiang Chengxuan began, bowing to those in the hall. ¡°Ah, Sect Master Jiang is too courteous. The significance of this operation is clear to all of us, and we assure you of our full support,¡± a Dao Integration elder from the Qian Family responded with a smile. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s a matter that benefits the Floodgate Realm. We¡¯re very keen to lend our support,¡± a Dao Integration Saint from Feitian Gate also quickly expressed his politeness. They all understood the risks involved but also saw the substantial merits that could be gained. If it were solely for some noble ideal of justice, initiating this operation would be nothing short of a fantasy. It was the combination of benefits that motivated the sects to offer their full support. With the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley taking the lead, the risk was significantly reduced, especially with a Mahayana Daolord overseeing the situation. For the Qian Family and Feitian Gate, this was an investment with the potential for both fame and benefit. Despite the positive outlook, the situation still required careful analysis. Jiang Chengxuan detailed the potential risks of the operation and roughly outlined the strategies and objectives. Once everything was settled, there was no further hesitation. The group quietly left the camp and headed towards the territories controlled by the foreign races within the Floodgate Realm. The speed of Dao Integration cultivators was truly fearsome. To avoid any potential spies, they followed the suggestion of the Feitian Gate and used a mix of travel and teleportation portals. Based on intelligence from the Qian Family, they meticulously avoided areas frequently visited by foreign races, proceeding with utmost caution. Splitting up for travel and regrouping periodically to confirm information, they managed to reach the periphery of the regions controlled by the major foreign races in just a bit more time than it would take normally. Remarkably, they encountered not a single foreign cultivator along the way, maintaining the utmost secrecy. Upon reaching the territories controlled by the foreign races, they opted for a stealthy approach rather than a direct entry. Those skilled in stealth scouted ahead, followed by the rest. In the dominions of foreign races, human cultivators were all too conspicuous. The group moved stealthily from city to city towards the core area, blending in to avoid detection in enemy territory. From the beginning, where there were a few human cultivators and a majority of foreign races mixed together, to later towns where almost only cultivators of foreign races existed, the primary living pattern among the foreign races remained mixed. The demon beasts, deepsea nomads, and eldars were all intermingled. As they ventured deeper, human cultivators became increasingly unwelcome, to the point where in some areas, captured human cultivators were treated as slaves by the foreign races, tasked with alchemy and artifact forging¡ªtasks the foreign races were not adept at. After passing several foreign races¡¯ cultivation sects, Jiang Chengxuan and his team knew they were getting closer to their destination. Up until now, they had not been detected by any of the foreign races. ¡°These foreign races truly harbor malicious intentions,¡± someone in the team commented. As they passed through the towns and sects of the foreign races, they heard a lot of news about the battle at the realm barrier and the situation of the war. Almost all the foreign races expressed support for their home realm. Moreover, they believed it would be better if the cultivators of the Floodgate Realm were eliminated. That way, after their home realm took over the Floodgate Realm, these foreign races would have more living space. ¡°Despite using the resources of the Floodgate Realm for cultivation, they show no gratitude. These foreign races deserve to be condemned,¡± the deeper into the foreign races¡¯ territory they went, the more discontent they felt towards these races. From the foreign race commoners to the foreign race cultivators, they did not see anyone who was kind to humans. However, Jiang Chengxuan was not concerned about this. He was more focused on the situation within the core territories of the foreign races. Chapter 904 - Chapter 904: Negotiation of the Foreign Races, Killing the Humans Chapter 904: Negotiation of the Foreign Races, Killing the Humans Editor: Henyee Translations As Jiang Chengxuan and his team were cautiously navigating the territory of the foreign races, the core areas of several major foreign powers were bustling with activity. Despite the invasion of the Floodgate Realm by the three external realms, life in these foreign races¡¯ territories seemed unchanged from any other day. In the heart of the foreign races¡¯ rule lies a grand council hall, not belonging to any one race but jointly owned by the three. Millennia ago, their ancestors ended their internal conflicts and established this tri-racial council hall, setting a rule that forbids any conflict within the central area. Whenever there are major decisions or conflicts of interest between the races, the high-level members of all three must first discuss them here. Over time, this place has become a sacred ground for the foreign races of the Floodgate Realm, maintaining harmony between the demon beasts, deepsea nomads, and eldars. Today, the hall was filled with the top members of each race to discuss matters crucial to their future. The grand hall was filled with representatives from each race, distinctly occupying one side of a triangular table. From the deepsea nomads, there were Dao Integration Saints towering like giants, covered in ferocious scales, with mouths full of sharp teeth. Other deepsea nomads bore fins, tails, and tentacles, radiating strong water elemental Qi. Opposite the deepsea nomads sat ordinary-looking eldarian cultivators, whose appearances differed little from humans but with cold eyes and an aura wrapped in mist, making their true forms obscure. Known for their innate stealth and assassination skills, it is said that only those killed by the eldars could see their true faces. Among them were several Dao Integration beings not to be underestimated. Lastly, there were the members of the demon beast race, maintaining their monstrous forms but with reduced size to fit the council hall. The demon beast race is known for its straightforward and eccentric nature, disliking transforming into human forms. Among the three races, the demon beast race has the most extensive power, especially since many demonic beasts in the Floodgate Realm have become sentient. Thus, despite being foreign, the demon beast race has rapidly expanded, ranking first in strength among the three, with several Dao Fusion Saints and even a Dao Mastery leader. Their leader¡¯s breakthrough to Mahayana would immediately elevate them to an overlord power. The leading seat of the demon beast race was occupied by a massive tiger demon with four eyes, emanating an aura as menacing as a battlefield of corpses and blood. ¡°Has everyone arrived?¡± the four-eyed tiger demon beast looked around and asked slowly. ¡°The deepsea nomads have arrived,¡± responded a deepsea saint, adorned with blue scales and with two snake heads on his shoulders. ¡°Good.¡± Beneath the veil of mist, an eldarian elder, whose face continuously shifted forms, also responded. ¡°Let¡¯s discuss the first topic,¡± said the four-eyed tiger demon straightforwardly, without any hesitation. ¡°Recently, we¡¯ve sent people multiple times to interfere with the defense barriers of the Floodgate Realm. This might provoke retaliation from the human cultivators. What are your thoughts on this?¡± ¡°Those humans are already at their wits¡¯ end dealing with the three external realms. Talk of retaliation? I think they¡¯re just bluffing,¡± the deepsea cultivator with two snakes on his shoulders disdainfully remarked. ¡°Hmm¡­¡± The tiger demon beast pondered upon hearing this and then turned his gaze towards the eldarian saint. ¡°I believe the humans won¡¯t just let this go. If they find an opportunity, they will definitely seek trouble with us,¡± said the eldarian elder after a moment of contemplation. ¡°Oh? Do you really think the three realms would give humans such an opportunity?¡± the deepsea saint immediately questioned. ¡°All I know is that if it were my race, we would never let go of our enemies, no matter the risk,¡± the eldar coldly replied. The atmosphere suddenly became tense, and those words silenced many of the foreign race elders present. Indeed, if they were in the same situation, they wouldn¡¯t let the grudge go either. So, would the humans swallow such grievances? No one dared to guarantee. Thus, the deepsea nomad saint fell silent. ¡°Saint Shadowkill¡¯s words are not without reason. Moreover, regardless of whether the humans come or not, we should strengthen our defenses,¡± said the tiger demon beast slowly. This time, no one objected, and everyone nodded in agreement. The sense of impending crisis was palpable to everyone; with more preparations, there¡¯s less danger. As cultivators who have reached the Dao Integration, they all understood this principle clearly. ¡°I think just being prepared isn¡¯t enough. If we could set up an ambush to potentially eliminate the humans who might come seeking revenge, wouldn¡¯t that be even better?¡± suddenly suggested another deepsea nomad saint. With a prominent tentacle on his back glowing at the tip and a mouth full of sharp teeth, his suggestion of such a sinister plan immediately sparked widespread discussion among the demon beasts. Yes, even if the human cultivators were to come, should our three races be afraid? Rather, we should take the initiative to strike, catching those human cultivators off guard. By weakening the strength of the human race, wouldn¡¯t that give us an even better chance? It didn¡¯t take long for this proposal to gain the approval of many from the demon beast race. They are inherently aggressive, disliking concealment and preferring slaughter. ¡°Hmm, planning an ambush aligns with the eldars¡¯ intentions as well,¡± said the eldarian saint calmly. ¡°As long as we lay traps, even if the human forces press on, they will struggle to break through our defenses.¡± However, at this time, the four-eyed tiger demon beast furrowed his brows. He wasn¡¯t actually the true leader of the demon beast race. The instructions he had received were simply to ensure that his race was reminded to stay vigilant. As for setting traps to kill humans, he wasn¡¯t in a position to decide on such a proposal. Silently ambushing and killing the cultivators sent by the humans would be an act of openly falling out with them. While there has always been friction between the foreign races of the Floodgate Realm and the humans, resulting occasionally in the death of one or two individuals, it was still considered a conflict between sects. However, ambushing and killing a group of high-level cultivators would absolutely be something the human race couldn¡¯t tolerate. At that point, the three foreign races would have no choice but to go to war with the humans. Although the demon beasts, deepsea nomads, and eldars are currently at war with the humans, can they truly be trusted? And if it were just the three foreign races facing the humans alone, victory would be impossible. Chapter 905 - Chapter 905: Trap of the Demon Beast Race, Danger Everywhere Chapter 905: Trap of the Demon Beast Race, Danger Everywhere Editor: Henyee Translations In a moment, the previously assertive four-eyed tiger demon beast fell into contemplation. ¡°I agree,¡± he eventually said, after receiving a silent message in his mind. With a nod, he announced, ¡°Alright, the demon beast race also agrees to this proposal.¡± Thus, the three foreign races decided to fully turn against the humans, planning an ambush to kill human cultivators. This decision excited all the members of the foreign races. Although the three races were not weak, they were still inferior compared to the human cultivators of the Floodgate Realm. The foreign races¡¯ territories had been greatly restricted over time, with the truly valuable resources of the Floodgate Realm monopolized by human sects, similar to the recent situation with the newly discovered world. There were absolutely no sympathies for humans among the foreign races, so discussions on how to ambush and kill human cultivators were lively and enthusiastic. During such times, the usually competitive foreign races became surprisingly harmonious. Based on their discussion, they unanimously agreed that if human cultivators came seeking retribution, their first target would likely be the sacred land shared by the three races, and they would probably launch a secret attack. ¡°So, we just need to set traps around here, and there will definitely be human cultivators who will walk right into them,¡± suggested one of the foreign race members, a suggestion that everyone agreed with. ¡°Then, let them experience what a real trap is like,¡± sneered an eldarian saint. ¡°We, the three races, will join forces to create a series of interlocking arrays. Whichever side encounters the enemy just needs to hold them off,¡± proposed the leader of the eldarian rice. Combining the unique capabilities of each race, they planned to set up numerous illusion arrays with the most lethal killing array hidden behind them. No matter from which direction the human cultivators entered, they would not escape the killing array. Under the discussion of the three foreign races, a plan to ambush and kill human cultivators was swiftly formed. Meanwhile, Jiang Chenxuan and his group had already made their way deep into the territory of the foreign races. Along the way, they encountered some solitary foreign race cultivators. Using illusion and soul-searching techniques, they obtained information about the sacred land without raising any suspicion. According to this information, the sacred land was a highly revered place among the foreign races. Coincidentally, due to some reason, many high-ranking members of the foreign races were gathering there these days. After some thought, Jiang Chenxuan realized the likely reason behind this gathering. It seemed the foreign races were also planning something, most likely related to them. If the foreign races had shown no reaction at this time, Jiang Chenxuan would have been more worried. The gathering of the foreign races was certainly aimed at striking first, aligning with Jiang Chenxuan and his team¡¯s intentions. What the foreign races didn¡¯t anticipate was that the human cultivators had already infiltrated their base, thanks to Jiang Chenxuan¡¯s decisive and acute judgment. Just relying on fragmented pieces of information, the enemy had proposed this ambush. Had they delayed by even a few days, the consequences could have been unimaginable. By then, the foreign races might have fully prepared their traps, leading the human cultivators straight into a snare. ¡°Husband, it seems we arrived just in time,¡± Shen Ruyan said with a light laugh beside Jiang Chenxuan, clearly understanding the reason behind the gathering of the foreign races¡¯ high-ranking members. The Dao Integration Saints following them also secretly sighed in relief, realizing how different the situation could have been if they had wasted more time. Perhaps they would have already fallen into the trap of the foreign races and were in a predicament. ¡°Let¡¯s scatter into the city first and observe the situation of the enemy without getting too close,¡± Jiang Chenxuan advised his group. Subsequently, the Dao Integration Saints employed their abilities to conceal themselves, sneaking into the sacred land of the three foreign races. As long as they didn¡¯t approach the council hall, they could remain undetected. After scouting around the sacred land, they nearly confirmed that representatives from the demon beasts, deepsea nomads, and eldars had all arrived, with all their powerful figures gathered in the council hall. Soon, Jiang Chenxuan communicated with everyone, and they regrouped at the outskirts. The gathered information was a double-edged sword: while it presented a prime opportunity to strike a significant blow, it also indicated the mission would be more challenging than anticipated. ¡°What do you think, everyone? Should we continue?¡± Jiang Chenxuan asked, his expression solemn. Although the initial reaction was positive, upon deeper consideration, the situation was unexpectedly complex. If anyone chose to back out, it would be understandable. ¡°Since we¡¯ve come this far, there¡¯s no reason to back down now,¡± declared the Dao Integration Saints, looking at one another and speaking firmly. Indeed, after all the preparations for this ambush, retreating now was out of the question. Even with increased enemy numbers, they remained confident in their abilities and determination. It turned out that this group of people was not only here to deal with a portion of the foreign races, but to destroy them all. ¡°Husband, perhaps we should inform our sects first, then launch the ambush on these foreign cultivators. What do you think?¡± Shen Ruyan suggested. Hearing this, everyone¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Husband, you¡¯re truly wise. This is an excellent strategy,¡± Jiang Chenxuan commented. ¡°These foreign races are likely trying to wear us down by dragging out the battle. We can turn the tables and tie them down instead, waiting for reinforcements¡­¡± With these words, everyone felt a renewed sense of confidence. Without a moment¡¯s hesitation, Jiang Chenxuan immediately took out his communication item, inscribed the situation on it, and sent it off to Qin Shenwu. ¡°Now that everything¡¯s in place, we can discuss our plan of attack,¡± Jiang Chenxuan said, looking around at the Dao Integration Saints. Everyone began to share the information they had gathered while scouting the city, detailing the enemy¡¯s arrangements and the distribution of power among the different races. As the moment to attack approached, they no longer needed to keep their actions completely secret, so they captured several foreign cultivators for interrogation. From the souls of some foreign cultivators in the city, they gathered much information about the Dao Integration Saints of the foreign races. The Four-Eyed Tiger Demon Beast, known as the Saint Sky Splitter, possesses the power of the metal element among the five elements and can traverse the void at incredibly high speeds¡­ Saint Abyssal Serpent, rumored to be a descendant of the Nine-Headed Serpent, has nine types of mutating poisons. When these nine poisons are combined, they are lethal to anyone of the same realm¡­ Saint Thousand Faces, skilled in transformation and disturbing the fate, has slain three Dao Integration Saints of the same realm, making him extraordinarily formidable¡­ Chapter 906 - Chapter 906: Sudden Attack on the Foreign Races, Defeat One by One Chapter 906: Sudden Attack on the Foreign Races, Defeat One by One Editor: Henyee Translations When everyone had fully compared the information gathered, it was revealed that there were at least fifteen Dao Integration cultivators among the foreign races¡¯ upper echelons this time, including some who had reached Dao Fusion. For example, the leading demon beast, Saint Sky Splitter, was a terrifying monster at the peak of Dao Fusion. And the leaders of the other two races, Saint Abyssal Serpent and Saint Thousand Faces, were also at Dao Fusion. Realizing this, Jiang Chenxuan and the others couldn¡¯t help but fall into deep thought. With such a lineup from the three major foreign races, if they were to set up a direct group battle, casualties would inevitably occur amid the chaos. Even with a strategy focused on delaying, there would likely be situations where they couldn¡¯t cover everything. However, Jiang Chenxuan was unwilling to proceed in such a manner. Even though everyone was prepared to face death, retreat was absolutely not an option, but he also hoped to minimize casualties as much as possible. That¡¯s what a truly qualified leader should aim for. The enemy was in the open while they were in the dark. This information gap was their greatest advantage. But how to utilize it effectively? ¡°If these foreign races¡¯ plan is to set a trap, where will the trap be?¡± ¡°They would surely split their forces and use a series of interconnected arrays,¡± Jiang Chenxuan suddenly had an insight. Shen Ruyan immediately understood his intention. ¡°You mean to defeat them one by one?¡± she asked. Jiang Chenxuan looked at her and nodded lightly. ¡°Our biggest advantage in this battle is the element of surprise. Defeating them one by one is the best way to utilize this information.¡± Hearing this, Saint Flash Thunder and the others nodded silently. An elder from the Qian family suggested, ¡°This method is good. As long as we can conceal our presence from the enemy¡¯s probes, we can eliminate a group, then strike again. This would greatly weaken the enemy¡¯s forces.¡± Saint Sky Walker from Feitian Gate laughed and produced an array disc, saying, ¡°Perfect. I have the Feitian Gate¡¯s unique space array, the Domain Locking Array.¡± ¡°As long as this array is not broken, no aura will leak out.¡± With such a treasure presented, everyone showed a look of joy. It was as comforting as someone offering a pillow when wanting to sleep. Jiang Chenxuan also showed a slight smile, summoned his intrinsic heaven-connecting spiritual treasure, the Five Elements Diagram, and said, ¡°My heaven-connecting spiritual treasure also has the ability to conceal aura and trap enemies.¡± Everyone was astonished to hear this. A heaven-connecting spiritual treasure! It was unexpected that Jiang Chenxuan, a Dao Inception cultivator, would possess such an astonishing treasure. Even without any plan, the presence of this treasure alone would increase their chances of victory by ten percent. ¡°Excellent!¡± The Dao Integration Saints from all sects said, invigorated. Having arranged everything, all that was left for the group was to wait for the right opportunity. ¡­ After a day and night of discussions, the plan against the human cultivators was finally set in motion at the tri-race sacred ground¡¯s council hall. The arrays were jointly made and arranged, encircling the sacred ground in layers of interconnected reality and illusion. Once entered, even a Dao Mastery Saint would not be able to easily break free from the array. This ambush, gathering the leaders of the three races and various treasures, was an epic scheme of annihilation. However, unbeknownst to them, their opponents had already entered their array while they were still planning. As soon as the tri-race conference concluded, without any hesitation, they immediately began setting up the serial killing arrays. Each team was led by at least two Dao Fusion Saints. Jiang Chenxuan and his team had been waiting in the initial area for a long time and finally saw the enemy approaching. Fortune was on their side as the group coming to set up in their area did not include any of the tri-race leaders, meaning no Dao Fusion figure presence. If they had happened to encounter a Dao Fusion Saint, their plan would have had to shift to ambushing the enemy leaders. Battles with Dao Fusion Saints cannot be easily concealed. Under the sunlight, the scales reflected blinding light, and two deepsea nomad Dao Integration cultivators entered their encirclement. Following them were a number of Void Returning creatures, all carrying various array-setting treasures, stepping into the trap set by Jiang Chenxuan and the others. With a glance between Jiang Chenxuan and Saint Sky Walker, the Locking Domain Array was immediately activated. In just a few breaths, the surrounding space was sealed off. Even Void Returning creatures noticed nothing amiss. ¡°What¡¯s going on, who¡¯s there?¡± One of the deepsea nomad Dao Integration cultivators detected something wrong and shouted. ¡°Is this an array? Could it be the human cultivators?¡± The other Dao Integration deepsea nomad was surprised. But the only response was five mystic colored lights. Jiang Chenxuan waved his hand, and the Five Elements Diagram unfolded, then transformed into a flag. ¡°Eastern Green Dragon Flag!¡± The power of the Five Elements operated, and the Green Dragon silently emerged, merging with the Locking Domain Array to complement each other. In an instant, the deepsea nomads within the array felt their Primordial Spirits shrouded in something, their perceptions dulled and their understanding of directions, up, and down, became incredibly vague. ¡°Not good, the human cultivators have arrived, quickly send a message to the others.¡± Realizing the peril, the Dao Integration deepsea nomad¡¯s Dharmic power surged, unleashing the power of Water Element towards the sky. But suddenly, within the Green Dragon¡¯s Maze, several Dao Fusion human cultivators, each wielding their spiritual treasures, launched an attack. With the element of surprise on their side, and in a situation of ten against two, this first battle against the foreign races turned into a massacre, ending almost instantly. Given the disparity in strength, the deepsea nomads stood no chance. Jiang Chenxuan and his team¡¯s only concern was the leaking of energy. ¡°Let¡¯s end this quickly!¡± Shen Ruyan understood this very well. Thunder surged in her eyes as she instantly unleashed the Thunderfall Seal, smashing it towards the Void Returning deepsea nomads. Rumble! After a series of explosive thunder sounds, the Void Returning deepsea nomads managed to withstand a few strikes but were ultimately obliterated under the ferocious Chaotic Divine Thunder, turning into dust. ¡°How dare you, human cultivators! Our deepsea nomads will not let you off!¡± Another Dao Integration deepsea nomad furiously cursed, deciding to self-destruct his Primordial Spirit to draw attention from their kind. But the others did not give him a chance to do so. An elder from the Qian Family and a veteran Saint from the Haoran Sect worked together, striking him repeatedly with spells, forcefully stopping his self-destruction. They then depleted all his cultivation, reducing him to a mere mortal. The other Dao Integration deepsea nomad was dealt with in the same manner, preventing any notice from foreign enemies due to the collapse of their Dao. A deepsea nomad array team, thus, vanished under the hands of Jiang Chenxuan and the others as if they had never been there. This included the loss of two Dao Integration existences, a severe blow to the deepsea race. The first encounter thus ended easily in the hands of Jiang Chenxuan and his team. Chapter 907 - Chapter 907: Discovered, Battle Begins Chapter 907: Discovered, Battle Begins Editor: Henyee Translations Amidst the edge of the foreign races¡¯ sacred city, since defeating the first team of foreign race array setters, Jiang Chenxuan and his team no longer had any reservations. They started seeking out enemies to eliminate everywhere. From that moment, they had no way back; their only choice was to swiftly exterminate the enemy¡¯s living forces. Relying on Saint Sky Walker¡¯s Locking Domain Array and Jiang Chenxuan¡¯s Eastern Green Dragon Flag, they were able to smoothly conceal their movements, ambushing and counter-encircling teams from the foreign races time and again. Deepsea nomads, demon beasts, and eldars all fell by their hands. Quickly, in just half a day, they had killed six Dao Integration cultivators from the foreign races. Moreover, they seized considerable spoils of war from the enemies, including materials rare within the domains ruled by humanity. These foreign race cultivators had brought along many of their race¡¯s resources to set up arrays. However, eventually, it benefited Jiang Chengxuan and the others. Additionally, the resources in the hands of the foreign races were rare in the outside world. With each trophy collected, the team couldn¡¯t help but smile with satisfaction. ¡°These are indeed rare materials, excellent for pill concoction and weapon forging. These foreign races have proven to be somewhat useful,¡± commented an elder from the Qian Family. At this moment, they had just finished off the third team of foreign race Dao Integration forces. Saint Sky Walker¡¯s Locking Domain Array needed a moment to recover before it could be used again. Just moments ago, a spider-shaped demon beast, with a bloodline divine power branded on its back, nearly broke through their array. Fortunately, Shen Ruyan unleashed the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer and her intrinsic Five Elements Divine Lightning in time, managing to slay the spider demon beast. ¡°Dao collapse can still be concealed for an hour; let¡¯s move quickly,¡± said Saint Sky Walker, timing the recovery of the Locking Domain Array. After three battles, the team had almost no losses. However, it was inevitable that they had to kill enemies. The fall of a Dao Integration Saint would certainly cause a phenomenon of Dao collapse. Although it was possible to temporarily disrupt the heavenly secrets, it couldn¡¯t last long. At this moment, Jiang Chenxuan was using the Heavenly Calculation Technique. Since reaching the fifth level of the technique, he could approximate major events in the Spiritual Realm, even while in the heartland of the foreign races. In a world of vague heavenly secrets, Jiang Chenxuan saw impending darkness, signifying upcoming complications in the battle. Yet, amidst the obstacles, a path of light still existed. ¡°Let¡¯s be careful; something seems off. The enemy might have realized something,¡± Jiang Chenxuan stood up, warning his team. The faces of the saints from various sects turned solemn. Without much hesitation, they proceeded towards the next array point. This time, they encountered a massive demon beast that resembled a mountainous insect. With its eight legs thrashing, its demonic energy shook the heavens. It was obvious that this was also a Demon Beast Saint. ¡°Something¡¯s wrong, where¡¯s the other Dao Integration being?¡± Shen Ruyan looked around but couldn¡¯t find the presence of another demon beast saint. Everyone was alarmed, realizing the situation almost simultaneously. ¡°We might have walked into an ambush,¡± Jiang Chenxuan abruptly exclaimed. Although he had anticipated it, he didn¡¯t expect the enemy to act so swiftly. ¡°Human cultivators! To dare murder in our sacred city, you¡¯re courting death!¡± A roar suddenly came from afar. Turning their heads, they saw a spider-like demon beast brimming with the aura of death. It bore a striking resemblance to the spider demon beast saint they had slain earlier. ¡°It was you who killed my mother. I will tear you to pieces!¡± It turned out they encountered a species known as the Mother-Child Spiders. When the child is harmed, the mother feels it, and vice versa. When Jiang Chenxuan and his team killed the mother spider, this spider demon beast saint sensed it and gathered numerous Dao Integration foreign race cultivators to come. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and the others had walked right into his web. In an instant, demonic qi surged from all directions, and giant beasts roared as they charged from afar. Among them was a deepsea nomad saint with two snakes on his shoulders, towering ten feet tall, identified as Saint Abyssal Serpent, a Dao Fusion leader of the deepsea nomads. ¡°Human? You deserve to die!¡± Saint Abyssal Serpent¡¯s cold serpentine eyes glared at Jiang Chenxuan and his team, furious. Only at this moment did Jiang Chenxuan and his team realize the enemy was more numerous than anticipated. Just the ones present amounted to fourteen Dao Integration beings from the foreign races. ¡°Heh, foreign traitors, inviting wolves into the house, conspiring against the Floodgate Realm, deserve to be lynched by all,¡± Jiang Chenxuan calmly retorted, hands clasped behind his back. Hearing this, Saint Abyssal Serpent¡¯s face darkened, replying, ¡°Humans have dominated the Floodgate REalm for years, committing all sorts of atrocities, oppressing us, the foreign races. It¡¯s time we replace you as the owner of the realm.¡± ¡°The path of cultivation is to compete with the heavens and earth. Is it because you are foreign races, that humans should just hand over resources? Ridiculous,¡± Jiang Chenxuan countered sharply, not falling behind. Saint Abyssal Serpent¡¯s face turned even more gloomy. In the next moment, he charged forward. His massive body, like a small hill, rushed towards them, with nine serpentine shadows emerging behind him, spewing bizarre nine-colored poisonous light. In an instant, the overwhelming pressure of a Dao Fusion being was unleashed. Yet, Jiang Chenxuan showed no fear. Behind him, the phantom of a dragon and elephant appeared, with a five-colored divine light protecting him, and he too charged towards Saint Abyssal Serpent with his physical body. Rumble! In the blink of an eye, during their aerial clash, hundreds of exchanges were made between the dragon-elephant force and the nine-headed venomous serpent, causing terrifying explosions. Remarkably, Jiang Chenxuan, despite being at Dao Inception, did not fall into any disadvantage against Dao Fusion. Possessing the power of the dragon-elephant and protected by Five Elements, he was fully capable of contending with the deepsea nomad saint. As the battle ignited, with their confrontation as the signal, numerous demon beasts and deepsea nomads launched towards the human cultivators, sparking a massive chaotic battle. The cultivators from various sects summoned their spiritual treasures and cast spells, while the foreign race cultivators invoked their bloodline powers and innate divine abilities. In an instant, the area became a scene of catastrophic destruction, with all manner of forces wildly surging. Thunderous explosions and divine lights streaked ceaselessly through the void, nascent forms of the Dao emerged, and the terrifying power of Dao Integration manifested various phenomena in the air. Although the human cultivators were formidable, the foreign races outnumbered them, making the battle fiercely contested. ¡°Five Lightning Immortal Slayer!¡± Shen Ruyan, enveloped in divine thunder as if she were a deity governing lightning, launched an attack on the demon beasts in front of her. Wherever her divine thunder struck, the demon beasts¡¯ spiritual treasures and defenses were rendered useless, leaving them severely wounded and scorched all over. Among all Dao Integration cultivators present, she stood unmatched. However, just as she was about to take her enemy¡¯s life, a beam of dark light suddenly struck from behind. The attack was incredibly fast, leaving her no chance to dodge. It was a strike of Dao Fusion level, and behind the dark light, the ever-changing and eerily strange face of Saint Thousand Faces, a Dao Fusion cultivator from the eldarian race, emerged. Chapter 908 - Chapter 908: Counterattacking the Foreign Race, Killing Dao Fusion Saints Chapter 908: Counterattacking the Foreign Race, Killing Dao Fusion Saints Editor: Henyee Translations The eldars, a race renowned for their stealth and assassination prowess, possess innate bloodline abilities that allow them to evade detection and traverse through arrays with ease. Such adversaries are the most fearsome on the path of cultivation. Once you provoke them, you must always be on guard, as killing them is difficult due to their elusive nature, and escaping from them is nearly impossible. When Jiang Chenxuan and his companions arrived in this area, Saint Thousand Faces had already been covertly observing them. For an assassin, reckless assassination is always a mistake. Striking amidst chaos is a strategy that never fails. Thus, at the moment Shen Ruyan unleashed her power, preparing to kill a demon beast saint, Saint Thousand Faces made his move. In his hands was a heaven-connecting spiritual treasure, the Demonic Black Sword, a sword capable of penetrating any defense. It was precisely this treasure that enabled him to remain hidden until now. And he had set his sights on Shen Ruyan, the most conspicuous in the midst of the chaotic battle. In his mind, Shen Ruyan was already sentenced to death. Controlled by Saint Thousand Faces, the Demonic Black Sword pierced through layers of divine thunder and then through the enemy¡¯s body. He was shocked and looked back in disbelief. That instant, the Demonic Black Sword did not convey the sensation of tearing through the enemy¡¯s body. Instead, Shen Ruyan was enveloped in a dazzling thunder, her power surging, and her body had transformed into a body of thunder! Just as Saint Thousand Faces¡¯ assassination was about to hit, Shen Ruyan executed the Thunder God True Body, transforming herself into a form of thunder. In this state, any physical attack against her was ineffective! As for the destructive force attached to the Demonic Black Sword, it was trivial under the Five Elements Divine Thunder. Thus, Saint Thousand Faces¡¯ assassination attempt was perfectly evaded by Shen Ruyan. Observing the constantly changing faces of Saint Thousand Faces, Shen Ruyan instantly identified the enemy¡¯s identity. She waved her hands, launching countless divine thunders at the enemy. However, Saint Thousand Faces¡¯ gaze sharpened, and he chose not to evade but to attack Shen Ruyan once again. In his view, the opponent was merely a Dao Inception cultivator, and even if the assassination failed, it would only cost a bit more time. But the next moment, he regretted it. The lightning released by Shen Ruyan was all Five Elements Divine Thunder, even containing strands of Chaos Energy. Upon contact, he was struck several times in succession and was forced to retreat immediately. Originally, he thought he could overpower the thunder and then use his divine power to kill Shen Ruyan. The power of the Five Elements Divine Thunder far exceeded his expectations. But Shen Ruyan did not waste the enemy¡¯s mistake. The moment Saint Thousand Faces retreated, she immediately summoned the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer, wielding the terrifying thunder to chase after Saint Thousand Faces, giving him no chance to breathe. Simultaneously, the battle between Jiang Chenxuan and Saint Abyssal Serpent also reached a fever pitch. After exchanging countless blows physically, Saint Abyssal Serpent discovered his opponent¡¯s extraordinary abilities. This human cultivator, despite being at Dao Inception, was able to confront him head-on. It had to be known that among the foreign races, the demon beasts and the deepsea nomads were famous for their physical strength. Little did they know that with the enhancement of the Dragon Elephant Divine Power and the level of his body refinement, It was not an exaggeration to say that Jiang Chengxuan was also a humanoid demon beast. ¡°Innate ability, Endless Serpent Abyss!¡± Saint Abyssal Serpent¡¯s gaze turned icy as he finally unleashed his innate ability. A massive shadow of a nine-headed serpent emerged behind him, and a surge of cyan light struck Jiang Chenxuan. In an instant, Jiang Chenxuan¡¯s vision was filled with a dark green abyss of the sea, oppressively suffocating. Under the power of Saint Abyssal Serpent¡¯s innate divine power, his perception was blocked. The innate divine power of the nine-headed serpent race is connected to the serpent abyss, dragging the enemy into their battleground and clouding the enemy¡¯s perception. At this moment, Jiang Chenxuan indeed lost track of Saint Abyssal Serpent¡¯s whereabouts. In this dark green abyssal marsh, the serpent had already concealed itself. Jiang Chenxuan couldn¡¯t sense any movement; his hearing and perception were gradually slipping away from him. However, this abyss was merely a projection of rules, not the actual world. Jiang Chenxuan summoned a breath of Boundless Righteous Energy, channeling the golden force of merit into his eyes. Suddenly, the dark green scenery shifted to gray, and the enemy¡¯s body became clear. The Serpent Abyss was essentially a form of confusion similar to obscuring heavenly secrets. With the light of merit, Jiang Chenxuan could pinpoint the enemy¡¯s location without needing his senses. At this moment, Saint Abyssal Serpent, seeing Jiang Chenxuan standing there rooted to the ground, erupted with a murderous intent. A serpent staff, entwined with nine serpents and his intrinsic spiritual treasure, appeared in his hand. It contained nine terrifying poisons, and anyone at the same level who was struck by it would surely die. The next moment, he transformed into a ghostly light, charging towards Jiang Chenxuan. But just then, his opponent suddenly opened his eyes, filled with a misty golden light. Saint Abyssal Serpent instinctively felt something was amiss, but then a surge of five-colored brilliance erupted behind Jiang Chenxuan. The Five Elements Divine Light swiftly swept across Saint Abyssal Serpent¡¯s body, causing him to freeze momentarily. Then, cyan, red, yellow, white, and blue lights exploded in an instant, the Five Elements Annihilation Light piercing through Saint Abyssal Serpent¡¯s body in a breath! This was Jiang Chenxuan¡¯s intrinsic divine power, capable of annihilating all five elements, and even Saint Abyssal Serpent, at Dao Fusion realm, couldn¡¯t escape. The dark green Serpent Abyss vanished from Jiang Chenxuan¡¯s sight, along with the figure of Saint Abyssal Serpent in front of him. Under the combination of the Five Elements Divine Light and the Five Elements Annihilation Light, plus a counter-strategy that caught the enemy off guard, they achieved victory. This deepsea nomad Dao Fusion saint was instantly obliterated by Jiang Chenxuan! In an instant, the phantom of the Serpent Abyss manifested in the sky, then slowly collapsed, emitting a sound like the heavens weeping. A chill ran through the hearts of numerous members of the various clans. Especially the deepsea nomads, who watched Dao Fusion Saint perish before their eyes, their faces filled with disbelief. In this battle between the human race and the three races, the first to fall was their Dao Fusion Saint. But the next moment, something even more terrifying happened. On the battlefield where Shen Ruyan was, her ferocious Thunder God Body nearly pushed Saint Thousand Faces into a corner. It was all due to the inherent suppression of the Thunder God Body against assassins like Saint Thousand Faces, coupled with the relentless oppression by the tyrannical power of the Five Elements Divine Thunder. In the final moment, Shen Ruyan exploded with astonishing speed. A Primordial Unified Qi Thunder pierced through the figure of the enemy who was about to escape into the void. In the last instant, the Dao Fusion Saint actually showed fear. And seizing this opportunity, Shen Ruyan unleashed her killing move. Under the most fierce Divine Thunder between heaven and earth, the Dao Fusion Saint of the eldarian race was thus eradicated of all vitality. The heavens displayed the fall of a Dao, the annihilation of rules, The two leading generals of the foreign races, fallen! Chapter 909 - Chapter 909: Foreign Races Trump Card, Level 8 Array Chapter 909: Foreign Race¡¯s Trump Card, Level 8 Array Editor: Henyee Translations In just a short span of time, two of the Dao FUsion Saints from the foreign races had fallen! This caused the originally fierce battlefield to fall into a deathly silence, where even the drop of a needle could be heard. Thunder roared, and the heavens mourned the fall of the Dao, presenting the facts right before the eyes of the foreign cultivators. The exaggerated combat power of Jiang Chenxuan and Shen Ruyan caused the balance of the battlefield to tip in an instant. Under such circumstances, the morale of the foreign cultivators might very well disintegrate. Shen Ruyan dispelled her Thunder God form, standing shoulder to shoulder with Jiang Chenxuan, looking towards the remaining foreign cultivators. The foreign cultivators were oppressed by the couple¡¯s formidable presence, no longer possessing their previous arrogance. Originally, they had come here to discuss plans for ambushing the human cultivators, not expecting that before their plan could even start, most of their saints had already been decimated. With Jiang Chenxuan and Shen Ruyan capable of killing Dao Fusion cultivators, it implied they possessed power beyond the Dao Fusion realm. With such strength, eliminating the remaining foreign cultivators would be as easy as flipping their hands. In an instant, many of the foreign cultivators thought of fleeing. No matter if it was the so-called sacred city behind them, their lives were more important. They could be persuaded to set traps, but being used as cannon fodder was definitely not in anyone¡¯s interest. After this chaotic battle, the numbers on both sides were almost even, not to mention the comparison of strength. But, just then, from within the void, suddenly came a tremendous howl. This tiger¡¯s roar directly broke Jiang Chenxuan¡¯s momentum of oppression, reigniting the courage of all the foreign cultivators. Underneath the sky, shadows suddenly loomed down, turning even the blowing wind sharp enough to cut through metal and stone. A mountain-like tiger head suddenly appeared in the sky, looking down upon Jiang Chenxuan and the others. Above the tiger¡¯s head were two pairs of tiger eyes, like four blood moons, radiating an extremely fierce aura. Sky Splitter, the tiger saint! This strongest leader sent by the foreign races, especially the tiger clan, finally showed himself. Its figure spanned mountains and rivers, carrying an aura of mass slaughter. Just from its aura, Jiang Chenxuan could tell it was far more powerful than the two previous Dao Fusion opponents. With a single roar from Saint Sky Splitter, all the foreign cultivators regained their will to fight. This was actually one of its divine powers, capable of stimulating the ferocity in cultivators and also disturbing the enemy¡¯s spirit, causing them to go berserk. Had it not been for the fact that the team was composed of Dao Integration saints, all with firm wills, it¡¯s possible that some might have been killed by this roar alone. ¡°Die!¡± Saint Sky Splitter roared, reigniting the conflict. He had only gone to consult the ancestor of his clan, but he did not expect such a thing to happen. That Saint Abyssal Serpent and Saint Thousand Faces had fallen so quickly was unimaginable. The human cultivators had unexpectedly arrived in the heartland of their three races, setting traps and killing many Dao Integration foreign saints. His heart burned with rage, knowing that when their elders arrived, he too would inevitably be punished. Thinking this, Saint Sky Splitter manifested his nascent Dao form, turning the entire sky blood-red. The Dao of slaughter unfolded, and a rain of weapons began to fall from the sky, with each weapon imbued with dense murderous intent raining down upon everyone. These were the souls of tainted or damaged spiritual treasures, summoned by the Dao of slaughter. Not only could they cause physical damage, but they also contained attacks that could taint Primordial Spirits. Seeing this, Jiang Chenxuan quickly summoned the Five Elements Diagram, creating a protective canopy above everyone¡¯s heads to block the falling weapons. These tainted weapons dimmed the brightness of the Five Elements Diagram significantly, and Jiang Chenxuan could feel his Primordial Spirit being subtly tainted. Yet, ultimately, he managed to withstand this wave of attacks, protecting everyone¡¯s safety. ¡°Damn humans, today is the day you die!¡± Saint Sky Splitter bellowed. He opened his massive jaws, and a blood-red array disc emerged, instantly enveloping everyone below. Due to the previous attack, everyone was grouped together, leaving them no chance to evade, and they were caught within the array. ¡°Experience the power of this level 8 top-grade array ¡°Blood Sea Heaven Slaughtering Array, activate!¡± Saint Sky Splitter suddenly erupted with Dharmic power, and a terrifying array was instantly activated. This was the treasure he had received from visiting his ancestor, originally intended for setting traps, but now he had to use it directly. This was a top Level 8 killing array. It was incomparably powerful. Once activated, it would immerse the enemy in a sea of blood, with dual attacks from purgatory continuously until the enemy trapped within perished. Jiang Chenxuan and the others hadn¡¯t expected the demon beast race to possess such an array, and now they were all trapped within a sea of blood. Blood-red lightning thundered in the sky above, while blood-colored giant waves surged below, containing the rules of destruction and death. Even Dao Integration saints would not be spared if hit. Suddenly, amidst the storm¡¯s fury and the surging blood waves, the team that had ambushed the foreign races suffered their first losses. An elder from the Qian family was hit repeatedly by the blood waves and sank into the sea of blood, perishing. ¡°Old Wei!¡± The remaining elders from the Qian family cried out in grief. Soon after, Saint Sky Walker from Feiyun Gate was struck by the blood-colored lightning and giant waves, tragically sinking into the sea of blood. ¡°Kill all these beasts, avenge us!¡± Saint Sky Walker roared in his dying moments, leaving everyone in profound sorrow. At this moment, outside the Blood Sea Heaven Slaughtering Array, a group of foreign cultivators had already surrounded Jiang Chenxuan and his companions. They channeled their Dharmic power into the array, causing the sea of blood and thunder to become even more ferocious. Instantly, several people among them were injured. Seeing this, the foreign cultivators couldn¡¯t help but reveal satisfied expressions, with Saint Sky Splitter wearing a cruel smile on his lips. As long as the array remained unbroken, even if the human cultivators were to perish, their Primordial Spirits would still suffer eternal torment within it. This was the terrifying aspect of the array. In the Blood Sea Heaven Slaughtering Array, everyone finally gathered. Relying on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Five Elements Diagram, they finally saw a trace of hope. However, outside the array, they witnessed an even more despairing scene. The sky outside was oppressively dark, as if about to drip with ink. A massive black cloud floated over to their area, and Saint Sky Splitter seemed to sense something, his four tiger eyes immediately looking in that direction. Suddenly, the black cloud transformed into a black tornado that slammed into the ground, creating a ferocious wind that made even Saint Sky Splitter retreat several miles. It was¡­ He focused his gaze and saw the black demonic wind disperse, revealing a giant clad in black armor, tens of meters tall, with a pitch-black scorpion tail hundreds of miles long trailing behind him. ¡°Saint Inked Death!¡± Saint Sky Splitter was shocked, his expression becoming solemn. The newcomer was none other than Saint Inked Death, a top powerhouse of the deepsea race, a Dao Fusion saint. Chapter 910 - Chapter 910: The Arrival of the Dao Mastery Saint, Godslayer Heavenly Bead Chapter 910: The Arrival of the Dao Mastery Saint, Godslayer Heavenly Bead Editor: Henyee Translations In the array, Jiang Chengxuan and the others could not help but narrow their eyes. Clearly, they recognized the newcomer. Saint Inked Death, a Dao Mastery elder of the deepsea race. His arrival at this time was certainly not without cause. It was likely due to the fall of Saint Abyssal Serpent, coming here for revenge. Had they not been trapped within the array at this moment, they might have had a chance to fight back, But now, they were nothing but fish on the chopping board. ¡°Sky Splitter! How did Saint Abyssal Serpent die? What happened!¡± The moment Saint Inked Death appeared, he bombarded with questions, his face dark as storm clouds. Had this not been near the Sacred City, he might have already been unable to restrain himself from striking at Saint Sky Splitter. The death of Saint Abyssal Serpent, a Dao Fusion Saint, was a colossal blow to the deepsea race. Saint Sky Splitter, who was also at Dao Fusion, was fine. How could he tolerate this? Moreover, it wasn¡¯t just one Dao Fusion Saint that the deepsea race lost, Four soul lamps within their race had been extinguished! This loss had regressed the deepsea race¡¯s strength by ten thousand years. Faced with Saint Inked Death¡¯s furious questioning, Saint Sky Splitter dared not to be negligent. Instead, he relayed everything that had occurred truthfully. Throughout this, Saint Inked Death¡¯s expression grew increasingly somber, Human cultivators had actually infiltrated their sacred ground and killed so many of the deepsea Dao Integration and Void Returning cultivators. ¡°Such audacity, all humans deserve death!¡± Saint Inked Death suddenly roared in fury, his Dao Mastery aura unfurling, making everyone present feel suffocated. Then, he shifted his gaze to the Blood Sea Heaven Slaughtering Array. Even through the array, Jiang Chengxuan and the others could sense that cold breath and murderous intent. Some felt despair in their hearts, Dao Mastery cultivators could already master a Dao of Heaven and Earth. Coupled with the Blood Sea Heaven Slaughtering Array, killing them would be no more difficult than killing ants. Saint Inked Death approached the array. Gazing hatefully at Jiang Chengxuan and the others, he said, ¡°I will make you wish you were dead, every human I see from now on, I will kill!¡± With that, he thrust his hundred-mile-long scorpion tail into the array. Instantly, the array became even more violent, The originally pure red blood sea now had streaks of black ink, like the apocalypse. Moreover, within the already destructive and deadly rules, more pain and poison were added. Even a single breath inhaled would allow the poison to invade their internal organs. What to do? At that moment, despair enveloped the cultivators of the various sects. Their eyes filled with a resolution to face death, ready to self-destruct to carve out the slightest chance of survival for others. It was then Jiang Chengxuan suddenly shouted towards the heavens: ¡°Do you really think this will kill us?¡± Confusion spread among the crowd, and the gathering of demon beasts outside burst into scornful laughter. ¡°You¡¯re about to die, yet you¡¯re still so arrogant.¡± Saint Inked Death frowned, his disdain palpable. Yet, an unsettling premonition whispered to him that something was amiss. But how could the situation turn, facing merely a Dao Inception human cultivator? ¡°Traitors to the realm, betrayers of the Floodgate Realm, deserve nothing but death!¡± Jiang Chengxuan bellowed with rage. Then, from within his robes, he produced an unassuming orb. Its colors swirled with chaos, existing somewhere between illusion and reality. The moment Saint Sky Splitter and Saint Inked Death caught sight of this orb, a chilling dread surged within them. They couldn¡¯t identify it, but their instincts screamed danger. But before they could react, Jiang Chengxuan had already hurled the orb forward. ¡°Go forth, Godslayer Heavenly Bead!¡± This was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s trump card, awarded for completing a system mission, the Godslayer Heavenly Bead, capable of annihilating all enemies within its range in an instant. The bead flew in the direction Jiang Chengxuan pointed, piercing through the array and beyond, unleashing its catastrophic power amidst the astonished gaze of the enemy saints. In that moment, even Saint Inked Death found himself caught off-guard, barely managing to summon his protective treasure. The explosive force of the Godslayer Heavenly Bead was beyond Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s control. He could only give it the most basic instructions. When the Godslayer Heavenly Bead unleashed its full might, everything within its vicinity froze in time. Space itself seemed to convulse in chaos. To the eyes of Saint Inked Death and the others, it felt as though they were being sucked into a black hole, everything about them, including their very lives, stretched to infinity before being obliterated. This was annihilation on a fundamental level, a force of the rules themselves, unreachable even for a Dao Mastery Saint like Saint Inked Death. It was a wiping of both body and soul. To Jiang Chengxuan and his companions, the world flashed white, and upon opening their eyes, the blood sea world had vanished. In fact, half of the Sacred City of the foreign races no longer existed. Saint Sky Splitter, Saint Inked Death, and their clan members, it was as if they had never been there, with only their dropped treasures as evidence of their presence. The cultivators of Thunderclap Valley and others were dumbfounded. Even Jiang Chengxuan himself was stunned by the sheer might of Godslayer Heavenly Bead. In his original plan, if the Godslayer Heavenly Bead could simply break through the Slaughtering Heaven Array and eliminate some of the enemy cultivators, they might stand a chance to turn the tides. Yet, upon its deployment, the Godslayer Heavenly Bead not only shattered the enemies but obliterated them entirely, including the Dao Mastery powerhouse, Saint Inked Death. But truly, this outcome was primarily due to Saint Inked Death¡¯s oversight. Had he treated the Godslayer Heavenly Bead as a strike from an equal, preparing his intrinsic divine powers and spiritual treasures in advance, he might have avoided instantaneous defeat. Regrettably, he underestimated Jiang Chengxuan, a mere Dao Inception foe, resulting in this dire consequence. ¡°Have we¡­ achieved our goal?¡± murmured Saint Zenith. They had annihilated the leaders of three races, including the only Dao Mastery powerhouse of the deepsea nomads, along with countless Dao Inception foreign cultivators. What a splendid victory. The loss of so many Dao Integration cultivators had undoubtedly severed the foundations of the three races, It would take tens of thousands of years for them to recover, if ever. The group fell into a long silence, having battled between life and death, They had completed their mission, yet their feelings were complex. ¡°What¡¯s going on¡­ Sky Splitter?¡± Just then, a voice suddenly emerged before them. Jiang Chengxuan and the others looked around in astonishment, only to see a colossal white figure rising from the ground. He was as vast as a star, shaped like a giant ape, with eyes as red as the sun. His presence was terrifying, matching that of the earlier Saint Inked Death, He was a Dao Mastery demon beast saint! This was none other than the ancestor behind Saint Sky Splitter, Saint Skywrest! Chapter 911 - Chapter 911: The Showdown of Two Dao Mastery Saints Chapter 911: The Showdown of Two Dao Mastery Saints Editor: Henyee Translations Saint Skywrest towered over the gathered cultivators, his gaze sweeping over them like a tempest. He sensed the surroundings carefully, and his expression gradually darkened, like the angry gaze of a deity.. Just now, he sensed Saint Inked Death¡¯s arrival and chose not to intervene, wishing to avoid unnecessary complications. Yet, following an eerie surge of energy, both Saint Sky Splitter and Saint Inked Death vanished without a trace. Now, a grim realization dawned upon him: every Dao Integration cultivator of the foreign races present had perished! Saint Skywrest¡¯s fury knew no bounds. In his quest to resurrect the glory of the demon beast race, he had reached out to Tianyao, Tianling, and Changhai Realm. The day the three realms would invade the Floodgate Realm was to be the dawn of their resurgence. But now, with the core of his race¡¯s Dao Integration cultivators annihilated here, what dreams of resurgence could he speak of? All hopes had evaporated into thin air. ¡°Excellent, you humans have done a splendid job! Die!¡± With a scornful laugh that boomed like thunder, Saint Skywrest unleashed his Dao Mastery power. The cultivators watched as a colossal white ape seemed to pluck the moon from the sky, plunging the world into darkness. This was the bloodline talent of the Sky-reaching Ape Clan, born with the ability to cultivate with the power of the moon. This level of force, imbued with the essence of the Dao, was formidable. In the next moment, Saint Skywrest¡¯s massive hand obscured the sky, hurling a gigantic orb of light that shattered the void and plummeted towards the cultivators with devastating force. It was as if he had seized the moon itself to use as his spiritual treasure. With stars falling and the heavens overturning, the cultivators hastily summoned their spiritual treasures, feeling an overwhelming heaviness in their limbs. This was the gravity suppression effect of Saint Skywrest¡¯s strike, subjecting them to thousands of times their usual weight. The ancestor of the Qian family summoned the heaven-connecting spiritual treasure, Ancient Vein Gold, transforming it into a sky-covering golden coin that smashed through the void. Saint of the Feitian Sect unleashed a divine feather that pierced through space, striking the faux moon. Winds raged towards the divine feather, sweeping through the void. The cultivators of Thunderclap Valley summoned divine thunder like a long river, pouring towards the faux moon. The Haoran Sect cultivators manifested the nascent form of the Dao, using the power of rules to block. Under the collective assault, Saint Skywrest¡¯s faux moon began to crumble, ultimately shattered by Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Lightning Immortal Slayer, dispersing moonlight in all directions. Such was the might of a Dao Mastery Saint, compelling the cultivators to exhaust all their techniques with a single strike. ¡°Today, none of you shall leave.¡± From the skies, Saint Skywrest declared dominantly. He reached towards the heavens again, his Dao Mastery power erupting, and another terrifying faux moon plummeted towards the cultivators. This time, they were out of options to resist. But Jiang Chengxuan was still in the fight. Rising into the sky, he summoned his intrinsic heaven-connecting spiritual treasure, the Five Elements Diagram. A distant sense of reincarnation unfurled around Jiang Chengxuan, as if he stood beyond the mundane world. With a movement of his hand, he unleashed a tremendous power of reincarnation towards the faux moon. ¡°Hand of Reincarnation!¡± This was a divine power Jiang Chengxuan had enlightened on his own, combining the transformations of the Five Elements with his Infinite Wheel, related to the rules of reincarnation. Once deployed, it could disrupt the heavens and the earth! As if an immortal¡¯s hand invisibly toyed with fate, under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s command, the faux moon twisted wildly before dissolving into the void. Such a display of the power of rules even caused Saint Skywrest¡¯s gaze to sharpen. It seemed the deaths of Saint Sky Splitter and Saint Inked Death were not merely due to an ambush. He became determined to eliminate Jiang Chengxuan, believing that only by killing such a potent human talent could he avenge his clansmen. Furthermore, allowing Jiang Chengxuan to return would leave an endless threat. Without further ado, Saint Skywrest unleashed his full combat strength, his body, already stellar in size, began to expand, the moon¡¯s rules oppressively bearing down on everything, eerie yet domineering. In the next moment, his gargantuan hand obscured the sky, piercing through the void and arriving in an instant. To those below, it felt like they were the moon he sought to pluck from the sky, rendered immobile. Under this strike, many feared they would be slain. Boom! But then, a massive seven-colored divine thunderbolt shot from the void, striking Saint Skywrest¡¯s hand. This attack was extremely powerful and fast, saving everyone¡¯s lives. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt a surge of joy. This familiar and domineering power of thunder was unmistakably that of Yun Yizhen from Thunderclap Valley. Sure enough, in the next moment, a familiar voice followed. ¡°We made it just in time, it seems.¡± Yun Yizhen¡¯s figure appeared, and to everyone¡¯s delight, he was accompanied by Xue Ping, the Sect Master of the Haoran Sect, among others. There were several Dao Mastery powerhouses! At the last moment, the contact they had sent out earlier finally found help for Jiang Chengxuan and the others. Seeing this, the group, who had narrowly escaped death, felt an immense sense of relief. Saint Skywrest¡¯s expression, however, fluctuated unpredictably. Among Yun Yizhen and the others, he recognized a familiar face. Saint Obsidian Eclipse, the ancestor of the eldarian race! So, his delay in arriving was because of this. ¡°Are you alright, Chengxuan? Once again, you¡¯ve made a significant contribution for the sake of humanity,¡± said Xue Ping, the Sect Master of the Haoran Sect, as he approached Jiang Chengxuan, speaking with satisfaction. ¡°I merely did my best; it¡¯s also my responsibility,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied. Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s response only heightened Xue Ping¡¯s satisfaction. ¡°Why don¡¯t you come and meet your friend, Saint Skywrest?¡± Yun Yizhen suddenly stepped forward and called out. It turned out that on their way to provide support, Yun Yizhen and the others had encountered the eldarian Dao Mastery ancestor. They had clashed fiercely, eventually capturing him. Saint Skywrest was furious, but he knew that he could not escape. Behind Yun Yizhen, along with Xue Ping, were the Dao Mastery figures from the Pantheon Sect and the Divine Shadow Gate. Their arrival spelled a total massacre for the foreign races. ¡°One day, you humans will become slaves of our demon beast race!¡± Saint Skywrest roared. ¡°Heh, I think you¡¯ll be our prisoner first,¡± retorted Yun Yizhen. In the next moment, the Dao Mastery Saints no longer hesitated. The rules of the Great Dao unfolded around them as they launched their assault on Saint Skywrest. The battle that ensued was terrifying, akin to an apocalyptic downfall. Manifestations of the Dao gave rise to myriad phenomena, stars fell, and thunder prisons descended! Despite facing enemies many times his number, Saint Skywrest fought with ferocious power. Yet, the outcome of the battle was inevitable. Under the siege of several peers, escape was impossible for anyone. Moreover, Yun Yizhen and his companions were well-prepared. This was a deadly trap specifically set for these ancient ancestors of the foreign races. After this battle, the situation in the Floodgate Realm facing the invasion from the three realms would significantly improve. Furthermore, the aggressive momentum of these realms would be severely dampened! Chapter 912 - Chapter 912: Clearing the Remnants Chapter 912: Clearing the Remnants Editor: Henyee Translations In his final moments, Saint Skywrest let out his last howl at the moon, falling under the combined might of numerous human Dao Mastery Saints. The sky over this region was enveloped in a hazy white light, marking the Dao-demise triggered by Saint Skywrest¡¯s death. This phenomenon was sensed by foreign cultivators across various regions, bringing an ominous premonition to their sects. For the group that had dared to venture from the Eastern Sky Domain, their mission was finally accomplished. A significant threat to the human race was eradicated in one fell swoop. The Qian family and the Feitian Gate had each lost a Saint, while Xue Ping and others, representing the righteous alliance, had accrued considerable merit for both of these sects. The Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley also contributed significantly to this effort. Once affairs were settled, both sects would receive substantial rewards from the righteous alliance. Achieving such an incredible feat during these challenging times was nothing short of miraculous. With just ten individuals, they had penetrated deep into enemy territory and decimated the core forces of three major foreign races¡ªa task unfathomable to others, yet accomplished by Jiang Chengxuan and his team. Especially notable were Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who, despite being at the Dao Inception Realm, managed to slay Dao Fusion enemies. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Godslayer Heavenly Bead even obliterated a Dao Mastery powerhouse. Their contribution to the mission¡¯s success was undeniable, leaving no room for dissatisfaction or rebuttal from the others. Even Xue Ping and other Dao Mastery Saints were astounded by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s formidable achievements upon learning about the mission¡¯s details. As soon as he entered Dao Inception, he completed a battle record that others might not have in their entire lives. This kid was terrifying. The Dao Mastery Saints of the Divine Shadow Gate and the Pantheon Sect looked enviously at Xue Ping. The Haoran Faction would definitely rise in the future. Perhaps two Mahayana Daolords would appear at the same time. ¡°Chengxuan, we need to hurry back to guard our domain. The rest of the cleanup will be entrusted to you,¡± Xue Ping approached Jiang Chengxuan with a smile. This time, the Haoran Sect had made substantial gains from this venture. The other sects¡¯ Dao Mastery Saints also nodded in agreement. They had taken time out of their busy schedules to provide support, and with responsibilities in their respective domains or facing the abyssal demons, they could not afford to be away for too long. Yun Yizhen also gave a few instructions to the people of Thunderclap Valley, praising Shen Ruyan for her efforts. This time, Thunderclap Valley had not suffered any casualties and had also slain a Dao Fusion Saint, marking significant achievements. As swiftly as they had arrived, the assembly of Dao Mastery Saints departed, leaving behind a battlefield strewn with ruins and a wealth of precious spoils of war. Jiang Chengxuan and his team quickly set about collecting the battlefield loot, acquiring numerous treasures suitable for Dao Integration cultivators. Among these were treasures of immense value, such as heaven-connecting spiritual treasures, including the Nine-Headed Serpent Staff that belonged to Saint Inked Death. They also found unique materials for artifact forging and pill concocting, as well as various arrays. What was intended as traps for them turned into their rewards. Initially, the plan was to distribute the treasures based on contributions and the number of enemies slain, but Jiang Chengxuan proposed a different approach. ¡°Let the Qian family elder and the Saint from Feitian Gate, who have suffered losses, choose first. It¡¯s a regrettable event, and I hope this can serve as some form of compensation,¡± Jiang Chengxuan suggested, a gesture that Shen Ruyan readily supported. This noble act earned them even greater respect from the other Dao Integration Saints, with the Qian family and Feitian Gate expressing their heartfelt thanks. Following this arrangement, the spoils were divided, providing enough resources to nurture several new Dao Integration cultivators for their sects. After all, these were the lifetimes of wealth accumulated by dozens of Dao Integration foreign cultivators. With their spoils secured and their morale restored, the team was ready for further action. ¡°Let¡¯s move on. There are still sects and towns among the foreign races where the fleeing cultivators might be hiding,¡± Jiang Chengxuan declared. Therefore, they targeted the sects and towns within the foreign lands, many of which had evolved from tribal settlements and were often governed by two or three different races. Starting with the tri-racial Sacred City, they aimed to eliminate any Dao Integration or Void Returning cultivators to prevent any future trouble. However, the battle in the Sacred City was too terrifying. Many foreign cultivators had long fled. Their next destination was an exotic city known as East Sea City, ruled by deepsea nomads. Hovering above the city, their Dao Integration aura pressed down, instilling terror among the city¡¯s foreign cultivators who were baffled by the presence of human Dao Integration cultivators in their midst. As their Dao Integration divine sense swept through every corner of the city, a swift figure suddenly bolted, revealing themselves as one of the fleeing Dao Integration deepsea nomads. Burning all his Dharmic power, he manifested his true form, darting through the void in an attempt to escape. He also deployed his innate divine power, spreading a black fog with illusionary effects through the void. But facing Jiang Chengxuan and his companions, this was nothing short of futility. As Shen Ruyan formed a spell, a dazzling five-colored lightning bolt streaked through the sky, shattering all illusions. The deepsea nomad¡¯s Dao rule was disrupted, a rebounding force halting the fleeing figure in its tracks. Then, another beam of five-colored divine light soared through the air, piercing the escapee¡¯s body and extinguishing all traces of life with a domineering force. It was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Five-colored Divine Light. The occurrence of a Dao-demise above East Sea City, witnessed by all the foreign tribes present, underscored the human cultivators¡¯ killing of a Dao Integration deepsea nomad. The faces of the foreign cultivators within the city turned pale, dripping with cold sweat, as a sense of foreboding overwhelmed them. Could these humans have emerged from the Sacred City? Rumors of the terrifying upheaval at the Sacred City had already sown panic among the foreign cultivators. Now, witnessing the human cultivators openly hunting down Dao Integration powerhouses only fueled their fears further. They dreaded the possibility that the human cultivator army had penetrated the Sacred City and wondered if their own powerhouses had already fallen. Could it be that the era of the foreign races had ended just like that? No one could provide them with an answer. Jiang Chengxuan, however, was not interested in pursuing these weaker foreign cultivators. Once the conflict ceased, human cultivators would naturally take over the territories. After collecting the battle spoils from the fallen deepsea nomad, Jiang Chengxuan led his group onward, flying towards the next city. Relying on the intelligence gathered, they had a clear understanding of the main foreign strongholds. By systematically eliminating the remaining Dao Integration cultivators of the foreign tribes, they would effectively end the foreign dominance over this land. Chapter 913 - Chapter 913: Fury of the Three Realms, Alliance with the Abyssal Demons Chapter 913: Fury of the Three Realms, Alliance with the Abyssal Demons Editor: Henyee Translations Outside the Floodgate Realm, Tianyao, Tianling, and Changhai Realms simultaneously received the news of the annihilation of their three major foreign races within, sparking outrage among their leadership. Human cultivators had audaciously launched a surprise attack right under their noses, dismantling their critical arrangements in the Floodgate Realm. Reports indicated that numerous human Dao Mastery cultivators had converged to slay Saint Skywrest. Had they launched a full-scale attack then, the Floodgate Realm might have already been breached. The human¡¯s risky maneuver, which they had entirely overlooked, had cost them a crucial opportunity. Now, with the fall of their elite combatants, the foreign races within the Floodgate Realm were as good as obliterated. The foreign races in the Floodgate Realm had actually been in contact with the three realms for a long time. When the three realms cooperated to break through the Floodgate Realm, they could be integrated back into their race. The intelligence and disruption provided by these foreign races were crucial to the three realms¡¯ strategies against the Floodgate Realm, effectively acting as their eyes within enemy lines. But with these ¡°eyes¡± now gouged out by the human cultivators, their fury was understandable. ¡°The audacity of these humans, to provoke us so! To exterminate the foreign races right when we were poised to attack!¡± roared a high-ranking official from one of the realms beyond. In the meeting place of the three realms, every face was etched with grim anger and frustration. The human cultivators¡¯ decisive strike was a direct affront to their collective might. Relying on the foreign races for intelligence and harassment had given them an edge in their campaign against the Floodgate Realm. The humans¡¯ bold action to sever this lifeline had left them blindsided. It made some of the prepared actions unable to be carried out. ¡°This human strategy was too ruthless and decisive, disrupting many of our arrangements,¡± commented a powerful being from the eldarian race. Plans specifically tailored for the Floodgate Realm were now rendered useless without their insiders. ¡°In my opinion, we should strike immediately with all our might. With the combined strength of the three realms, is the Floodgate Realm truly unassailable?¡± A deepsea giant covered in eerie purple scales argued furiously. Already dissatisfied with the prolonged siege, the removal of the foreign races from the equation only fueled his rage. ¡°Attack the Floodgate Realm head-on? Are we to court mutual destruction?¡± another high-ranking leader retorted, highlighting the strategic folly of a direct assault given the Floodgate Realm¡¯s inherent advantages. ¡°Indeed, we embarked on this war for the new world they discovered, not a reckless sacrifice,¡± stated a leader. Their participation was motivated by potential gains rather than vendettas, and they would be the first to retreat should the risks outweigh the benefits. ¡°Hmph!¡± The deepsea powerhouse¡¯s discontent was evident in his cold snort. In his view, all foreign races should fully mobilize against the Floodgate Realm, with the spoils of war divided according to contributions. Those who exerted less effort should simply be cast aside. ¡°How else do you propose we proceed? Shall we just wait for hundreds of years, letting the Floodgate Realm consume the new world¡¯s resources?¡± the deepsea nomad, marked by his purple scales, retorted. His words plunged many into deep thought. If the conflict were to drag on for centuries, what would be the point of breaching the Floodgate Realm if the human race had already exploited the new world¡¯s resources and were poised to counterattack? ¡°It seems to me that the abyssal demons of the new world wouldn¡¯t be so easily subdued by the Floodgate Realm,¡± spoke a demon beast saint. The abyssal demons, universally despised entities of the new world, now appeared to be likely allies in their struggle. As opinions clashed among the foreign races¡¯ leadership, proposals ranged from launching a final assault, temporarily withdrawing to strategize, to issuing threats before committing to a decisive attack. Eventually, the discussion shifted away from the annihilation of their counterparts in the Floodgate Realm. ¡°Perhaps, we could attempt to contact the abyssal demons. What do you think?¡± suggested a Daolord from the demon beast¡¯s Sky-devouring Serpent Clan. The mention of abyssal demons momentarily stunned the assembly. The prospect of allying with such a notorious race, infamous throughout the spiritual realm for their destructiveness, was something none had previously considered. Other beings had always subconsciously kept a distance from such a race. Yet, the suggestion by a figure of authority prompted them to ponder the feasibility of such an alliance. Could the abyssal demons be their allies? ¡°We don¡¯t have to trust those abyssal demons, just send them a message, a proposal for a transaction,¡± the Daolord from the Sky-devouring Serpent Clan elaborated. ¡°The abyssal demons might not be trustworthy, but they too are troubled by the Floodgate Realm¡¯s humans. This we can exploit.¡± ¡°The new world was initially dominated by the abyssal demons before being overtaken by the Floodgate Realm, which has since established strongholds to suppress them. I believe they harbor a deep hatred towards the cultivators of the Floodgate Realm.¡± ¡°All we need is for the abyssal demons to launch a major offensive against the Floodgate Realm now. That should suffice.¡± Exploitation was the crux of the Sky-devouring Serpent Clan Saint¡¯s strategy. By leveraging the abyssal demons¡¯ enmity towards the Floodgate Realm, they aimed to create a new front in the conflict, complicating the humans¡¯ defensive efforts. ¡°What do you think?¡± he asked, his status as a venerable leader within the demon beast race lending weight to his proposal. He was qualified to represent the demon beast race. Therefore, he only needed to obtain the opinions of the other two races. ¡°The deepsea nomads agree!¡± The belligerent deepsea Daolord instantly supported the idea of contacting the abyssal demons. ¡°No matter what kind of demon it is, as long as we can kill the cultivators of the Floodgate Realm, they will be our helpers.¡± In his opinion, even if there were no benefits, killing the cultivators of the Floodgate Realm was enough. From a certain point of view, he was quite similar to the abyssal demon. The demon beast and deepsea nomad leaders then looked towards the eldarian Daolord, awaiting his opinion. ¡°How shall we deal with the abyssal demons once the Floodgate Realm is breached?¡± inquired the eldarian Daolord, voicing a crucial concern. ¡°Kill,¡± the Sky-devouring Serpent Clan¡¯s Daolord stated simply. ¡°Very well, the eldars agree,¡± the eldarian Daolord nodded. With that, the Sky-devouring Serpent Clan¡¯s Daolord produced an array disk imbued with the sinister energy. Some veteran Daolords could smell that it belonged to the abyssal demons. It was the conduit through which a message from the three realms would be delivered into the world of the abyssal demons. Chapter 914 - Chapter 914: Abyssal Channel, Alliance Reached Chapter 914: Abyssal Channel, Alliance Reached Editor: Henyee Translations In the midst of the ominous array, demonic qi swirled continuously. However, under the suppression of the foreign Daolords, they could only squeeze into a semicircle. It formed a black crystal ball the size of a door. Demonic qi kept surging. It had been a long time since the foreign Daolords had sent the message in. BANG! Suddenly, the entire array vibrated sharply as a massive finger pressed against the shield from the inside. The eyes of the upper echelons of the foreign races lit up. The abyssal demons were here! Before finalizing this plan, they harbored disdain for the abyssal demons, but now, they eagerly awaited their arrival. ¡°A mere Abyssal Channel warrants the attention of so many Daolords?¡± a distinctly eerie voice emerged from the sphere, its gender indiscernible. ¡°After all, it is our first contact with your kind. Caution is justified,¡± the Daolord from the Sky-devouring Serpent Clan addressed the abyssal demon. He had activated an array capable of opening a channel to the Abyssal Demons¡¯ domain, the Maw of Abyss. The portal was small, allowing only low-level abyssal demons to pass, which suited their purposes for communication. Should the abyssal demons attempt any foul play through this channel, the foreign Daolords were confident in their ability to suppress it. This careful planning revealed the meticulousness of the demon beast Daolord. Once the channel connected to the Maw of Abyss, the abyssal demons could locate it or open it from their side using special methods. If the abyssal demons were to come before the Floodgate Realm was conquered, it would be the foreign realms, not the humans, who would have inadvertently invited disaster. After all, the abyssal demons were such unreasonable mad dogs. As soon as they had the chance, they would tear a piece of meat off anything. ¡°Hehe, I didn¡¯t expect our Abyssal Demon Race to have such a great reputation. Hahaha.¡± The abyssal demon laughed from beyond the array. The foreign realms¡¯ leaders frowned. Using such an attitude to communicate was really in line with the personality of the abyssal demons. It was very displeasing. ¡°The renown of your kind is indeed well-known across the spiritual realm,¡± the Sky-devouring Serpent Clan¡¯s Daolord remarked, unfazed by the abyssal demon¡¯s provocation. ¡°Hey, you abyssal demons, have you seen our message?¡± the deepsea nomad purple-scaled Daolord suddenly bellowed, maintaining his pride even in the face of the abyssal entities. ¡°A person from the deepsea race? You¡¯d fit right in with the Maw of Abyss. Ever considered joining my race? It¡¯s quite thrilling here!¡± the abyssal demon retorted, ignoring the inquiry and instead teasing the deepsea Daolord. ¡°Hmph? There¡¯s nothing in the Maw of Abyss, and female abyssal demons are even uglier. Don¡¯t try to tempt me,¡± the deepsea Daolord scoffed. The abyssal demon burst into laughter instead of being angry. ¡°Desire for sex? What¡¯s the point? Only destruction and ruin offer true exhilaration!¡± His boisterous laughter sent shivers down some of the foreign leaders¡¯ spines. ¡°Enough talk. What do you think about our proposal?¡± one of the leaders pressed on. ¡°The Floodgate Realm¡¯s humans have taken the world you first coveted. Don¡¯t you wish to devour them?¡± inquired the Daolord from the eldarian race, bringing the discussion back to their strategic interests. ¡°Floodgate Realm? If not for the fact that our Abyssal Demon Race is not favored by the rules of the world, how could we let them tread on our heads?¡± The abyssal demon¡¯s voice sharpened suddenly, betraying their deep-seated hatred for the Floodgate Realm. Unbeknownst to the foreign leaders, several Mahayana Daolords from the Floodgate Realm had previously ventured into the new world and slain some of the abyssal demons. ¡°A world such as the new one belongs to those with virtue,¡± stated the eldarian Daolord. ¡°The human race of the Floodgate Realm is trying to take it for themselves. They really don¡¯t take us seriously.¡± ¡°Oh? So, you too covet the new world?¡± the abyssal demon inquired, seizing on the hint of interest. ¡°Indeed. Who wouldn¡¯t be tempted by such a new world?¡± admitted the demon beast Daolord openly. At this, the demonic qi surged, causing the array to tremble intensely. ¡°But,¡± the demon beast Daolord quickly added. ¡°If the abyssal demons assist us in taking down the Floodgate Realm, we are willing to renounce our claims on the new world.¡± His statement caused an uproar. The deepsea Daolord frowned, protesting, ¡°You never mentioned this before!¡± The eldarian Daolord also appeared contemplative, his brow furrowed in thought. However, the Sky-devouring Serpent Clan¡¯s Daolord pressed on, unfazed by the dissent. ¡°What say you to this deal?¡± he proposed. ¡°We want you to exert your full strength in assaulting the new world, to distract the Floodgate Realm¡¯s forces. Afterward, the Floodgate Realm will be ours, and the new world yours.¡± The assembly fell silent at his words. ¡°It seems you are quite sincere,¡± the abyssal demon eventually responded after a pause. There were two worlds in total. The demon beasts, deepsea nomads, eldars were to take one world, with the abyssal demons claiming the other. This was an immensely favorable arrangement for the abyssal demons. If not for the Sky-devouring Serpent Clan¡¯s prestigious standing, chaos would have ensued among the foreign factions. ¡°How about it?¡± ¡°Originally, we abyssal demons did not join forces with anyone,¡± the abyssal demon began. ¡°But given your evident sincerity, we¡¯ll reluctantly agree to your proposal.¡± After consulting with other abyssal demons behind him, the abyssal demon finally accepted the tri-realm¡¯s proposal. Thus, the abyssal demons formally allied with the demon beasts, deepsea nomads, and eldars to jointly assault the Floodgate Realm. ¡°Excellent! We can start planning immediately. We await your signal,¡± said the Sky-devouring Serpent Clan¡¯s Daolord. With that, he closed the channel to the Maw of Abyss, concluding the negotiation. ¡°Demon beast! You owe us an explanation! You never mentioned before that you¡¯d give the new world to the abyssal demons!¡± the deepsea Daolord finally burst out in anger. ¡°Since when do we need to keep promises with abyssal demons?¡± retorted the serpent Daolord. ¡°You¡­¡± The deepsea Daolord was suddenly at a loss for words. Indeed, was there ever a need to speak of honesty with the abyssal demons? The assembly was stunned. They didn¡¯t expect they, as Daolords, would actually do such a thing. Wouldn¡¯t that make them even more shameless than the abyssal demons? But then, has anyone ever spoken of integrity in dealings with the abyssal demons? This question truly stumped them. After all, history had never recorded any dealings with the abyssal demons that were acknowledged. Because, even if you did deceive the abyssal demons, others would only cheer you on. ¡°However, will the abyssal demons let this slide so easily?¡± someone inquired. ¡°Even if we don¡¯t renege, the abyssal demons surely will,¡± explained the serpent Daolord. ¡°This transaction is merely a show to keep up appearances among our realms. What we can actually secure will depend on our own strength.¡± This time, everyone was enlightened. Perhaps from the very beginning, this Daolord had considered both the Floodgate Realm and the abyssal demons as their enemy to be eliminated. Chapter 915 - Chapter 915: Attack of the Abyssal Demons, The Three Realms Approach Again Chapter 915: Attack of the Abyssal Demons, The Three Realms Approach Again Editor: Henyee Translations In the new world, where the humans settled down, the defensive forces had been thinned significantly due to the concerted invasion by the three realms. The sites connecting to the Maw of Abyss, previously guarded by a coalition of three sects dispatching five to six Dao Integration Saints, were now left with only two. Fortunately, during the three realms¡¯ assault on the barrier, the abyssal demons had launched only minor probes rather than a full-scale attack. Therefore, the New World had been peaceful for so long. At a station of the Pantheon Sect, Sun Longxiang and Allheaven were on their routine patrol. ¡°I wonder how the situation is at the barrier.¡± ¡°It should be fine. When our time here is up, we should go to the barrier to continue guarding.¡± The two of them chatted about the situation at the barrier. Now that it was the chaotic period of the Floodgate Realm, the Dao Integration Saints were the main force of the realm and the busiest. Suddenly, amidst the howling wilderness and swirling dust, they sensed an ominous presence in the air. Fortunately, they had guarded the entrance of the Maw of Abyss for a long time and were able to capture this abnormality. If it were anyone else, they wouldn¡¯t be able to notice it. ¡°Demonic qi! Something¡¯s not right! Move!¡± Sun Longxiang reacted first, pulling Allheaven away swiftly. As they evacuated, the desolate ground exploded in a burst of deep red and black. Where they had just stood, a small obelisk broke through the earth, oozing with malevolent energy. ¡°This is bad, the abyssal demons are attempting to forcibly expand the portal! We need backup!¡± Allheaven exclaimed, immediately sending out an alert. The message of the abyssal demons attempting to breach the realm spread rapidly across the new world¡¯s defense points. Not only at the Pantheon Sect¡¯s location, but alarms were also raised throughout the new world. This new world was infiltrated by the abyssal demons in the first place. Although the Daolords had previously managed to suppress the Maw of Abyss with arrays, this world wasn¡¯t the Floodgate Realm after all. Even the Floodgate Realm¡¯s Daolords couldn¡¯t completely suppress the Maw of Abyss here, due to the inherent limitations of not being in their birth realm. That was why they needed to send people to guard it at all times. They knew very well that the abyssal demons definitely had a way to open the portal. Now, the abyssal demons had indeed arrived, but no one expected that after a century of relative quiet, their resurgence would herald such a comprehensive onslaught. The obelisks emerging from the ground were actually abyssal fortresses. After notifying their strongholds, Allheaven and Sun Longxiang didn¡¯t hesitate to attack the obelisks, unleashing powerful spells. Rumble. The power of Dao Integration created a massive crater in the ground, yet the eerie, sinister obelisk remained unaffected. The next moment, it erupted with demonic qi, growing even taller. Instantly, the atmosphere was filled with an ominous mist as dark red fissures appeared on the surface. Countless roars echoed as a horde of abyssal demons, some like black shadows and others like twisted masses of flesh, surged out, quickly covering the ground around the obelisk. ¡°Die!¡± The battle between the abyssal demons and the defenders erupted fiercely. This scene was replicated across every defended location in the new world. Dark red portals to the Maw of Abyss opened up one after another, marking the new world with scars of impending doom. Calamity was unleashed as the demons attacked. The people of the Floodgate Realm soon received news of the abyssal demons¡¯ comprehensive invasion of the new world. The previously relaxed atmosphere, following the elimination of the foreign races within their realm, suddenly turned tense again. The upper echelons of the various sects quickly gathered and began to discuss the invasion of the abyssal demons. In the council hall, super sect leaders like Yun Yizhen and Xue Ping were present, with Daolords such as Qin Shenwu occupying the seats of authority. They took the invasion by the abyssal demons very seriously, considering them among the most brutal creatures in existence. ¡°All defended locations in the new world are under attack; the abyssal demons have already opened the portals to the Maw of Abyss. It seems they¡¯re serious this time.¡± Someone from the Pantheon Sect quickly reported the situation to everyone. The abyssal demons had used abyssal fortresses to breach and even expand and fortify the portals, indicating they were readying for a full-scale war with the Floodgate Realm. ¡°We need to dispatch reinforcements to all locations. The invasion by the three realms had led us to withdraw too many from these defended locations,¡± another sect leader added. Calls for aid were being sent from every sect. The abyssal demons were challenging enough to contend with, and a lack of manpower could spell disaster. ¡°Send reinforcements immediately. Transport battle supplies first, and don¡¯t skimp on talismans or spiritual treasures,¡± advised a Daolord from the Pantheon Sect sitting on the highest seat. Unless the situation was beyond salvageable, Daolords could not easily intervene. A direct confrontation between Daolords could potentially destroy the new world itself. On this point, the abyssal demons had a tacit understanding and didn¡¯t let Daolords involve. ¡°Now that the foreign races have been eradicated and the pressure on the barrier has significantly decreased, should we consider reallocating some forces back here?¡± suggested Yun Yizhen, the Sect Master of Thunderclap Valley. Previously, he was in charge of guarding the barrier but had later participated in the suppression of foreign Saints, received the news of the abyssal demon invasion on his return and rushed to join the discussion. The assembly began to weigh this option. In fact, the situation at the barrier was not optimistic, but after the foreign races in the Floodgate Realm were eliminated, the attacks of the three realms slowed down a lot. Meanwhile, at the barrier, many cultivators from various sects had just retreated to their camps from the front lines. The ferocious foreign races had suddenly ceased their advance half a day ago, providing a brief respite to the defenders. After enduring continuous battles for a year, the barrier had been noticeably worn down by the attacks, with both foreign and human sides suffering heavy casualties. Taking advantage of this brief pause, the cultivators guarding the barrier took the opportunity to consume healing pills, cultivate, and repair their spiritual treasures, enjoying a rare moment of relaxation. ¡°Roar!¡± Suddenly, a war cry from beyond the Floodgate Realm¡¯s barrier tensed every nerve again. A massive wave of demonic qi rolled in from the horizon. ¡°The armies of the three realms are attacking again! Prepare for battle!¡± The alarm for war, which had only ceased for half a day, was sounded once more as the three realms launched their second comprehensive offensive. The flames of war were reignited across all nine domains of the Floodgate Realm almost simultaneously. Even figures like Saint Rosy Cloud, who had temporarily withdrawn from the Eastern Sky Domain, re-entered the fray. ¡°Quick! Request reinforcements from the Floodgate Realm!¡± With Daolords from the three realms taking action, capable of destroying heavens and earth, the situation became dire. Chapter 916 - Chapter 916: Pincer Attack Chapter 916: Pincer Attack Editor: Henyee Translations With the commencement of the great war by the three realms, the situation immediately turned exceedingly dire. The combined forces of the three realms launched their full strength without the initial probing tactics of their first assault. Dao Fusion cultivators from the foreign realms, wielding the destructive power to ravage heavens and earth, clashed fiercely with the cultivators of the Floodgate Realm. Their bloodline divine powers and techniques clashed across the void. Some Dao Mastery Saints from the foreign realms even managed to slay Dao Integration cultivators from the human side in an instant, forcing the humans to use their life-saving trump cards to barely fend them off. In the Eastern Sky Domain, the five great demon beast saints led their forces to the barrier once again. Saint Pingnan, with his earth-shattering steps, left mountains and rivers in ruins. Saint Titan Peak, carrying mountains on his back, breached the void with his arrival. Saint Inferno, leaving the ground scorched earth in his wake, turned everything to ashes. Saint Sky Bearer stirred up storms, covering the Floodgate Realm with ominous clouds. And Saint Rosy Cloud of the Sky-devouring Serpent Clan, traversing thousands of miles through the void, devoured everything in her path. Scouts responsible for reconnaissance within the Eastern Sky Domain were quickly discovered and eliminated by the five great demon saints. One of the scouts managed to send a warning back to the camp just before his demise. Enraged members of the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley soon crossed the void to confront the demon beast forces within and outside the Eastern Sky Domain. Meanwhile, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and their party had not yet returned, leaving the defensive forces in this domain significantly weakened. The defense was temporarily led by Leng Yuehua and Wen Yuxiao, experienced Dao Integration cultivators, who, along with the protective grand array, ensured that the area wouldn¡¯t be easily overrun. Still, they harbored worries, uncertain about the situation within the rest of the Floodgate Realm. Before they arrived, requests for reinforcements had already been sent to the rear of the Haoran Sect. They hoped for a swift response, as the enemy¡¯s momentum was ferocious. Rumble! The demon beast army did not waste any time. Their attacks began to explode on the barrier. With a wave of her hand, Leng Yuehua swiftly positioned the cultivators behind her, and with surging magical power, the grand protective array was activated once again. However, due to her lacking the foundational knowledge in arrays compared to Jiang Chengxuan, it was slightly less effective. Outside the barrier, the five great demon saints unleashed their powers, igniting another fierce battle around the barrier. Soon, news of the three realms¡¯ renewed offensive reached the higher echelons, with messages for help flooding the communications. In the council hall, where discussions about reinforcing the new world and exterminating the abyssal demons were underway, everyone was taken aback. The three realms had launched a full-scale attack as well? The abyssal demons had just invaded in full force a moment ago. Could this be a coincidence? The situation in the Floodgate Realm, which had been improving, suddenly found itself in a dire strait, caught between two powerful forces. In an instant, everyone present sensed something amiss. They were experienced figures in the cultivation world, well-versed in human nature, let alone the inherently untrustworthy foreign races. The demon beasts, deepsea nomads, and eldars must have made contact with the abyssal demons, likely even striking a deal to jointly oppose the people of the Floodgate Realm. ¡°These foreign races have actually conspired with the abyssal demons!¡± the Daolord of the Pantheon Sect slammed his fist down in anger. Everyone¡¯s expression turned grave and filled with indignation. ¡°These foreign tribes truly have no shame, a bunch of beasts!¡± The abyssal demons were considered a common enemy of all cultivators, purely malevolent beings that knew only destruction and slaughter. Conspiring with such entities was despised by all cultivators. Throughout their lives, cultivators sought the Dao, with the abyssal demons being antithetical to the Dao, meriting unanimous condemnation and eradication. For foreign cultivators to collude with them was akin to courting death. Yet, the reality before them indicated that before the abyssal demons could potentially consume the three foreign realms, the Floodgate Realm would first have to endure attacks from both sides, finding itself in a pincer. The situation now seemed as if they were the condemned race in the spiritual realm, besieged by various races. ¡°With this, it¡¯s certain we can¡¯t spare any forces from the barrier. What to do about the abyssal demons then? Moreover, many domains at the barrier also need support, but now we¡¯re completely unable to spare any hands,¡± said the Daolord of the Divine Shadow Gate with a grave expression. Silence fell, as the dilemma appeared unsolvable. ¡°Let¡¯s have the new world retract its defense lines first, stretching the battle line and focusing on defending crucial resource points,¡± finally spoke Qin Shenwu. Compared to the Floodgate Realm, despite the abundant resources in the new world, the core interests of all sects lay within the Floodgate Realm, making it paramount. By stretching the battle line in the new world, they would adopt a defensive strategy, allowing the defenders there to hold out as long as possible. As long as the precious resource locations were not taken, they didn¡¯t care about other places. ¡°That¡¯s the only way.¡± The Daolord of the Pantheon Sect also agreed with this proposal. ¡°However, the forces in the new world are still too sparse. We need to reinforce them. As for the domains, send orders for mutual support among the domains,¡± he further added. The vastness of the nine domains made precise troop movements challenging, necessitating that the sects lend strength to one another. The situation in the Floodgate Realm quickly turned dire, substantially increasing the pressure on everyone involved. ¡°Let¡¯s proceed with that plan, everyone. We¡¯re relying on you to mobilize additional forces,¡± the three Great Daolords said as they concluded the meeting. Yun Yizhen, Xue Ping, and the others stood up, their expressions grave as they nodded in agreement. Without any hesitation, the sect leaders hurried off to the place their sect was in charge of guarding. The grand council hall was left eerily empty and quiet. This time, the situation in the Floodgate Realm was at its most critical. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and his companions finally received the news. The collusion between the three realms and the abyssal demons, launching a full-scale attack on both the new world and the barrier, struck them like thunder. They all understood the catastrophe facing the Floodgate Realm with the three realms conspiring with the abyssal demons. Fortunately, they had already eliminated all Dao Integration and above level foreign cultivators within the Floodgate Realm. Otherwise, an internal rebellion from these foreign cultivators could have led to unimaginable consequences. ¡°We must hurry back!¡± Jiang Chengxuan declared solemnly to the group. Everyone nodded in agreement. ¡°In this battle, we¡¯ve seized many offensive treasures from the foreign races. Let¡¯s dispatch a few people to take them to the new world for defending against the abyssal demons.¡± Jiang Chengxuan suddenly had an idea. Following his arrangement, Thunderclap Valley and the Haoran Sect each dispatched two Dao Integration cultivators to support the new world. The remaining five, led by Jiang Chengxuan, would rush back to the Eastern Sky Domain at full speed. Chapter 917 - Chapter 917: Return to the Eastern Sky, Opportunity to Break Through Chapter 917: Return to the Eastern Sky, Opportunity to Break Through Editor: Henyee Translations As the battle between the Eastern Sky Domain and the demon beast forces intensified, Leng Yuehua found herself increasingly stretched thin under the relentless assault of several Dao Fusion demon saints. With Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, two key combatants, absent, and the loss of four sect saints, relying solely on the protective grand array was proving to be insufficient to turn the tide. Moreover, an unexpected presence among the demon beast army added to their dire straits. It was a new Dao Mastery saint. This formidable entity, a gigantic Green Scale Serpent capable of devouring stars, specialized in Primordial Spirit attacks. Because of his existence, the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley had been losing members. Many cultivators had their primordial spirits destroyed by his divine power and died silently. This also put immense pressure on the people guarding the Eastern Sky. With the situation worsening, the barrier of the Eastern Sky Domain was on the verge of collapse. Leng Yuehua, despite her efforts to maintain the grand array, was exhausted, and the damage inflicted by the enemy was outpacing the array¡¯s repair capabilities. The barrier now sported numerous cracks, more severe than any previous conflicts. Outside, a massive minotaur continued to shake the barrier, while divine flames threatened to burn through, opening a passage for the demon beast forces. ¡°Junior Brother Chengxuan, please come back quickly¡­¡± Leng Yuehua couldn¡¯t help but pray inwardly. As if in answer to her prayers, a brilliant five-colored divine light suddenly appeared in the sky. The divine light, covering thousands of miles in an instant, pierced through the barrier and into the midst of the demon beast forces. Its overpowering might instantly annihilated a swath of demon beasts, including Dao Integration level combatants. Jiang Chengxuan had returned! This five-colored divine light proclaimed his comeback, significantly easing the Haoran Sect¡¯s burden and boosting morale. For a long time, Jiang Chengxuan had established his prestige among everyone. Not to be outdone, Shen Ruyan unleashed a devastating strike of the Five Elements Divine Thunder, which exploded amidst the demon beasts, turning a large number of them to ash. The formidable return of the duo inflicted heavy casualties on the demon beast forces, significantly lifting the spirits of those defending the Eastern Sky Domain. The demon beast saints, including Saint Rosy Cloud, eyed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s arrival with cold hostility. The Green Scale Serpent Saint inquired, ¡°Is this the enemy you mentioned, the one unaffected by your Cloud Poison?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± After the previous retreat, Saint Rosy Cloud reported back to her clan about the situation in the Eastern Sky Domain. Subsequently, the demon beast race sent another Dao Fusion saint from the Sky-devouring Serpent clan, specifically to counter Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Elder Leng, we¡¯re back.¡± Jiang Chengxuan quickly arrived beside Leng Yuehua and greeted her. ¡°Yes. It¡¯s good that you¡¯re back.¡± Leng Yuehua could not help but heave a sigh of relief. ¡°Elder Leng, let me operate this array. You rest for a while.¡± Jiang Chengxuan said to Leng Yuehua. Leng Yuehua did not hesitate and handed the array disc to Jiang Chengxuan. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! Jiang Chengxuan quickly connected to the varrier-protection array. The entire array suddenly surged with Dharmic power. It was as if it was welcoming the return of its true master back. Rumble! The array unleashed its formidable strength, with Shen Ruyan joining its core, bolstering its defenses. The attacking demon beast saints, including Saint Pingnan, immediately felt an increased resistance, and the barrier began to repair itself more rapidly. ¡°Damn it, those despicable human cultivators!¡± Saint Inferno raged as the once vulnerable barrier became fortified once again. However, Saint Rosy Cloud did not show anger this time but instead smirked coldly. ¡°It¡¯s your turn, Saint Jade Arcanum,¡± she said to the Green Scale Serpent beside her. Nodding slightly, the serpent roared and soared into the sky like a dragon, its bloodline power wildly surging as it unleashed its innate divine power. Suddenly, a giant green lake appeared in the sky, its Rule-infused waters pouring down. The cascading rain penetrated the barrier and fell upon the grand protective array, causing it to start shrinking. This was one of the Saint Jade Arcanum¡¯s divine powers, the Array-Breaking Emerald Rain, capable of weakening any array until it extinguished. Even with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s full effort, the array couldn¡¯t completely shield it, only delaying it slightly. Immediately, the Eastern Sky Domain¡¯s barrier trembled again as the protective array weakened, allowing the demon beast saints¡¯ attacks to become effective once more, and the situation quickly deteriorated. Everyone¡¯s hearts were in their throats, and even Jiang Chengxuan found himself at a loss for what to do. Could it really be that we have to face a direct confrontation with the demon beasts? ¡°Five Lightning Immortal Slayer!¡± Shen Ruyan, her eyes cold, summoned the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer, directing it at Saint Jade Arcanum performing the divine power. However, a colorful poisonous cloud enveloped the area, causing the sword to lose its direction. Clearly, the enemy had come prepared, waiting for Jiang Chengxuan to be occupied with the array before using their divine powers to breach it. ¡°Beasts, die!¡± But at that moment, a mighty righteous energy targeted Saint Jade Arcanum, containing the power of a Dao Mastery Saint, forcing him to reluctantly retreat. Instantly, the Array-Breaking Emerald Rain ceased, and the grand array was restored. ¡°Sect Master!¡± Leng Yuehua, upon seeing who had come to their aid, joyfully exclaimed. It was none other than Xue Ping, the Sect Master of the Haoran Sect, arriving just in time to avert the crisis. ¡°Sect Master,¡± Jiang Chengxuan also felt a wave of relief and joy. Xue Ping nodded to everyone, then launched another spell, driving back the demon beast saints assaulting the barrier. His power at the peak of Dao Mastery was indeed terrifying. Realizing they stood no chance against such might, the demon beasts acknowledged the futility of their assault and a stalemate ensued on the battlefield. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly felt an unusual surge of spiritual awareness within him. The bottleneck to his Dao Fusion realm seemed to be loosening, an opportunity too precious to miss. With Xue Ping now present to secure the Eastern Sky Domain, Jiang Chengxuan felt it was the perfect moment to seize this chance. ¡°Ruyan, I think something is happening to me¡­¡± He quickly informed both Xue Ping and Shen Ruyan of his situation. Surprised at first, they were soon overjoyed, urging him to immediately enter seclusion to break through. As long as Jiang Chengxuan broke through, the situation of the human race would definitely be much better. They had such confidence in him. Chapter 918 - Chapter 918: The Dao Fusion Begins, The Battle Worsens Chapter 918: The Dao Fusion Begins, The Battle Worsens Editor: Henyee Translations After briefly parting from his companions, Jiang Chengxuan left the Eastern Sky Domain. The spark of enlightenment within him continued to transform, and he was unwilling to extinguish it, knowing doing so would significantly impact his cultivation path. Choosing to defend the Eastern Sky Domain without entering seclusion would drastically reduce his combat effectiveness. Extinguishing this chance for breakthrough could hinder his path of cultivation, possibly trapping him at the Dao Inception realm for hundreds of years¡ªa consequence neither he nor the Haoran Sect and the human race wished to see. Considering the urgency of the battle situation, Jiang Chengxuan knew that his breakthrough into the Dao Fusion realm needed to be both stable and swift. Once he had moved a sufficient distance from the Eastern Sky Domain to ensure the battle would not affect him, he found a secluded mountain cave as his place for breakthrough. The location, with its flowing streams, waterfalls, and peculiar rocks, was ideal for a cultivator of the Five Elements like himself. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan laid out a series of arrays around the cave¡¯s perimeter. The outermost layer was designed for alerts and to confuse potential enemies, the middle layer gathered spiritual qi and secured the location¡¯s Feng Shui, and inside the cave were arrays to assist with the breakthrough. These arrays, while not particularly unique, were efficiently set up by Jiang Chengxuan in less than half a day. Entering the temporary cave abode, Jiang Chengxuan sat down cross-legged within the array, slowly expanding his spiritual sense to connect with the surrounding environment. He nurtured the spark of enlightenment within him, extending his awareness to encompass all living beings around him. Slowly, the powers of the Five Elements arose from all things, taking the form of five divine lights that enveloped the world. The nascent form of the Five Elements¡¯ Dao became more refined. This was the Dao Inception realm that Jiang Chengxuan had reached. The rules of the Dao appeared in five colors: red, blue, yellow, brown, and green, representing the supreme laws that encompass all things and carry the operation of the world. Yet, for Jiang Chengxuan, these were still external aids rather than part of his essence. The Dao Inception Realm signified the Five Elements¡¯ Dao¡¯s acknowledgment of him, allowing him to manipulate the rules of the Five Elements. However, the Dao Fusion realm required the cultivator to merge with the Dao comprehended, becoming one with it. Fully immersed in the state of breakthrough, Jiang Chengxuan pushed his strength to the peak of the Dao Inception realm. He sensed a barrier between himself and the Five Elements¡¯ Dao. He knew that this was the bottleneck. Thus, he released the spark of enlightenment, gradually dissolving the invisible bottleneck. As the essence of the Five Elements¡¯ Dao flowed from the broken bottleneck, Jiang Chengxuan immediately felt an unparalleled closeness. The Dao began to slowly merge with him, centering on him as the core, as the world¡¯s phenomena evolved around him: erupting earth fire, sky-reaching water torrents, accumulating metals and stones, burgeoning forests, and rising lands¡­ Within this, life began to come into being, and mystical powers grew. Jiang Chengxuan officially stepped into the threshold of Dao Fusion, with everything falling into place naturally. However, fully integrating the vast Dao of the Five Elements would require time and gradual fusion¡­ At this moment, In the Eastern Sky Domain. Unknowingly, seven days had passed since Jiang Chengxuan departed for his Dao Fusion breakthrough. During this period, the demon beast army launched several probing attacks, but nothing substantial occurred until today, when alarming news reached the temporary camp of the Haoran Sect. ¡°The Qian family and Feitian Gate are calling for help. The enemy has deployed a Dao Mastery demon beast saint skilled in breaking arrays!¡± Xue Ping¡¯s expression turned grave upon hearing this. It was clear that the demon beasts were executing a strategic move, with Saint Jade Arcanum likely attempting to divide and conquer by drawing him away from critical areas. In this way, even if he was at the peak of Dao Mastery Realm, he would be led by the nose by the enemy. However, even though he knew, he was helpless. Understanding the enemy¡¯s tactics but left with little choice, Xue Ping informed Leng Yuehua and promptly set out to provide assistance elsewhere. Just half an hour after Xue Ping¡¯s departure, Saint Rosy CLoud and her forces launched another assault on the barrier, reigniting the conflict. In Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s absence, Leng Yuehua took charge of the protective array, managing to hold the line but just barely. Fortunately, Shen Ruyan had returned with Jiang Chengxuan this time, allowing the Eastern Sky Domain to have another main combat force. Across the barrier, the brutal clash between the human and demon beast races resumed. The ongoing battle resulted in numerous casualties on both sides, with demon corpses strewn across the battlefield, gruesomely mutilated by various spells. As Shen Ruyan controlled the lightning to attack, she arrived in front of Saint Pingnan who was attacking the barrier. The three demon beast saints were relentless, causing substantial damage to the barrier. With a cold flash in her eyes, Shen Ruyan unleashed the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer, targeting the mountain core being used to undermine the barrier. A fierce burst of lightning erupted in the sky, the terrifying power of the thunder making even the demon beast saints shudder. ¡°My mountain core! Damn it!¡± Saint Titan Peak hastily retrieved his mountain core only to find it chipped by the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer. Despite being just a small chip, it represented a massive loss, equivalent to the essence of numerous mountains. Shen Ruyan¡¯s strike significantly weakened Saint TItan Peak. ¡°This time, a woman came. Do you really think this is all we got?¡± Saint Inferno roared, unleashing a sea of flames that seemed capable of scorching the heavens, transforming the sky into a blazing inferno. Faced with Dao Integration level power, Shen Ruyan did not dare to underestimate her opponent. Holding the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer in one hand and forming seals with the other, she summoned the Five Elements Divine Thunder. Heavenly lightning illuminated the world, colliding with the equally formidable divine fire. Rumble! The aftermath of the colossal clash swiftly swept across a thousand miles, forcing cultivators below the Dao Integration to the fringes. ¡°Minotaur Force Strike!¡± At this juncture, Saint Pingnan could no longer remain silent. His innate divine power burst forth, with a shadow of an ox demon beast, taller than the heavens, violently charging towards Shen Ruyan. ¡°Falling Thunder Seal!¡± Shen Ruyan shouted, conjuring a massive celestial seal that plummeted like a mountain peak, fiercely suppressing the formidable force of the minotaur demon beast. With her Dao Inception strength, Shen Ruyan managed to hold her own against the three demon beast saints, significantly slowing down the enemy¡¯s pace in breaching the barrier. Such battles unfolded across every corner of the Eastern Sky Domain. The relentless and brutal conflict ensnared the domain entirely in the throes of war. Time swiftly passed, and several years went by. During this time, Jiang Chengxuan was secluded in his cultivation, striving for a breakthrough to the Dao Fusion realm. Meanwhile, the situation across the nine domains grew increasingly dire. Chapter 919 - Chapter 919: The Fire of War escalates, Danger Is Looming Chapter 919: The Fire of War escalates, Danger Is Looming Editor: Henyee Translations Over these years, the situation across all nine domains of the Floodgate Realm was far from optimistic. Moreover, the onslaught from the Abyssal Demons in the New World didn¡¯t lessen in the slightest. As the conflict intensified, the New World saw significant territories fall under the control of the Abyssal Demons, forcing the human cultivators to retreat. During the period of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s seclusion for his breakthrough, several crises occurred, with the Eastern Sky Domain nearly losing its barrier three times. A year into the second full-scale war, Saint Jade Arcanum launched a surprise attack on the Eastern Sky Domain, breaching the protective barrier. Torrential barrier-breaking rains cascaded down like waterfalls, allowing the demon beast army to tear open a massive hole in the barrier, through which three Dao Integration demon beast saints infiltrated. Shen Ruyan, Wen Yuxiao, and the elders of the Haoran Sect managed to encircle them in time. However, the battle erupted within the domain itself, and many were unable to leave their posts to join the fight due to the need to sustain the protective barrier, leading to heavy casualties among the human cultivators. The three Dao Integration demon beast saints, revealing their true monstrous forms within the Eastern Sky Domain, wreaked havoc. Despite enduring attacks, they demolished numerous arrays and constructions with their formidable physical strength. They primarily avoided direct confrontations with Dao Integration cultivators like Shen Ruyan, focusing instead on sabotaging various defensive setups, causing significant damage to the Eastern Sky Domain. Moreover, under the destruction caused by the three Dao Integration demon beast saints, the protective barrier was on the verge of collapse. It was only Leng Yuehua¡¯s desperate activation of the barrier that narrowly maintained it, though she was severely injured in the process. Shen Ruyan and others took this opportunity to eliminate the demon beast saints attempting to flee, killing them within the domain. Later, Xue Ping arrived in time to prevent the domain from falling. He stayed in the Eastern Sky Domain for half a year, leaving only after Leng Yuehua had recovered from her injuries with sufficient resources and resumed her position at the protective barrier. This battle caused the Eastern Sky to suffer a huge loss for the first time and be dragged into a quagmire. Two years after this attack, the demon beast race dispatched another stealth attack. It occurred during a rare moment of peace, intended by the demons to lull the Eastern Heavenly Domain¡¯s cultivators into a false sense of security. That night, human Dao Integration cultivators were assassinated, and even Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s senior sister from the Haoran Sect, Xie Xiangyao, nearly lost her life. An eldarian Saint, borrowed by the demon beasts for his exceedingly peculiar innate divine power to pass through incomplete barriers, infiltrated the Eastern Sky Domain. He aimed to sabotage the control disk of the protective barrier and assassinate Leng Yuehua. Fortunately, an elder from the Haoran Sect happened to be nearby and encountered the eldarian Saint just as he was about to act, thwarting the demon beast race¡¯s plot. But under the unexpected and bizarre divine power of the eldarian saint, the elder from the Haoran Sect was ultimately slain on the spot By the time Shen Ruyan and the others arrived, it was already a step too late. Filled with rage, they struck back, avenging the fallen Haoran Sect elder by killing the eldarian saint. That day, the human cultivators took the initiative to attack the demon beast army, launching a counterattack that ended with the slaying of numerous demon beasts, serving as a warning and bringing the incident to a close. Had the demon beasts¡¯ scheme succeeded, the consequences would have been unimaginable. If not for the fortuitous discovery by the Haoran Sect elder, they might have indeed succeeded, leading to the inevitable fall of the Eastern Sky Domain¡¯s barrier without the protective array. Reflecting on this now, everyone still breaks out in a cold sweat. They had a better understanding of the strangeness of the three realms. Another crisis nearly breaching the Eastern Sky Domain occurred a few months ago. On that day, the demon beast army launched a full-scale attack, and the human defenders met them in battle, with the fight lasting several days and nights. However, this had become the new norm across all nine domains. What was truly terrifying was the sudden eruption of an extremely horrifying demonic qi at another part of the barrier while the fierce battle raged at the Eastern Sky Domain¡¯s barrier. Initially, the defenders thought they were mistaken, but the pervasive demonic qi couldn¡¯t be faked. Shen Ruyan quickly led a team to investigate, only to discover the enemy was using some kind of demonic artifact from the Abyssal Demons to erode the barrier. Shen Ruyan immediately unleashed the Five Elements Divine Thunder against the demon beasts. However, these demon beasts, having chosen to fall into the demonic path, had significantly increased in strength. The human cultivators were taken aback to find that the demon beasts had indeed sought the Abyssal Demons¡¯ assistance to attack the barrier. Furthermore, this demonic artifact evidently had a strong destructive effect on the barrier. Given the Abyssal Demons¡¯ infamous reputation in the Spiritual Realm, they could be said to be very experienced in invading other worlds. This time, the demon beasts, having turned to demonic ways, presented a considerable challenge. By the time the defenders of the Eastern Sky Domain arrived, the barrier had already suffered extensive corrosion, with demonic qi invading the domain. In the ensuing battle against the demon beasts that possessed the bizarre powers of the Abyssal Demons, the defenders were caught off guard, resulting in many injuries among the cultivators. Shen Ruyan single-handedly fought against a horde of demon beasts, relying on the restraining properties of the Five Elements Divine Thunder to barely protect the Eastern Sky Domain¡¯s barrier from destruction. She activated the True Thunder Divine Seal and used the Primordial Unified Qi Thunder to barely damage the enemy¡¯s demonic artifact. Following that, she single-handedly slew many of the demon beasts that had fallen into the demonic path. However, the battle was still very fierce, and many people, lacking means to defend against the demon beasts, suffered fatal attacks and ultimately perished. A large area of the Eastern Sky Domain was contaminated with demonic qi, causing irreparable damage to the barrier. To this day, a demonic artifact still sticks out of that part of the Eastern Sky Domain, constantly eroding the barrier. Despite numerous attempts, no one has been able to remove it. That area has become a significant wound on the barrier, a hidden danger planted by the demon beasts that could be triggered at any time. The Eastern Sky Domain must send people to patrol that area daily to ensure peace of mind. Moreover, the continuous strong attacks by the demon beasts over the years have also caused a crisis for those defending the barrier on the frontal battlefield. Now, massive cracks can be seen everywhere on the barrier. According to Leng Yuehua¡¯s calculations, in no more than three months, the barrier will not hold and will be breached. Even with the Barrier-protection array, it could only ensure that the barrier would not completely shatter. However, repairing it was out of the question. This means that in three months, the demon beast army will be able to openly enter the Eastern Sky Domain. By then, perhaps the most brutal battle since the war began across the four realms in the Eastern Sky Domain will arrive. Chapter 920 - Chapter 920: Stepping into the Second Stage of the Dao Integration Realm Chapter 920: Stepping into the Second Stage of the Dao Integration Realm Editor: Henyee Translations Soon, the demon beast army launched another assault on the barrier. At the encampment of the Haoran Sect, the roars and thunderous sounds from the horizon could be heard. ¡°Everyone, this battle may very well result in the demon beast race breaking through the barrier. Once that happens, demon beast saints will surely enter our Eastern Sky Domain. Please be extra cautious,¡± Leng Yuehua informed everyone before they departed for the battlefield. She didn¡¯t want sudden developments to result in significant casualties. The members of the Haoran Sect and the Thunderclap Valley, who had been defending the Eastern Sky Domain for a long time, silently nodded in agreement. They would not choose to flee because of this warning. After years of war between the Floodgate Realm and the Three Realms, they had experienced too many life-and-death situations. Over these years, countless comrades had died, and countless had narrowly escaped death, ultimately making breakthroughs. Moreover, with the Abyssal Demons causing chaos in the New World, the situation there was equally dire. Now, the Floodgate Realm was truly on the brink of life and death, and the will of all cultivators had been tempered to an extremely firm state. In this world, there was no longer any place of peace; the flames of war were spreading everywhere. Under a fallen nest, there is no intact egg. They had no way out but to fight to the death. Perhaps others might betray or flee in other places, but the Haoran Sect would have none do so. ¡°Let¡¯s go, to slay the demon beasts!¡± Someone in the group shouted, and then everyone headed to the frontlines. At this moment, the battlefield had turned into a vast basin. Under the relentless bombardment of the demon beast race and the human cultivators, the entire battlefield had been lowered by hundreds of meters, becoming a massive pit. It was as if a star had once crashed here, immensely shocking. Within the pit, countless fragments of spiritual treasures and Dharmic treasures fell, shimmering with light. Various bloodstains from the demon beasts dyed the ground in large patches of bizarre colors. Above the sky, the barrier was covered in fine lines, like a thin layer of ice, refracting sunlight. In the distance, Saint Sky Bearer flapped his wings, leading the celestial demon beasts in an attack from the air, bringing down tornados from the heavens. The people formed a line, skillfully summoning various spells to shoot towards the tornado. Green light, blue light, yellow light exploded in collision with the storm, Afterward, the battle fully erupted. Shen Ruyan summoned the Five Elements Divine Thunder, waved her hand, and a sea of thunder poured forth. Saint Sky Bearer summoned the power of the storm, and the two forces crushed against each other in the air, causing the heavens and the earth to change color. Next, a giant serpent shadow twisted within the storm, and Saint Rosy Cloud¡¯s Cloud Poison penetrated the barrier, spreading forth, Everyone hastily retreated. Without Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Five Elements Diagram, they had no way to directly confront the poison of this Dao Mastery demon saint. Then, Wen Yuxiao and other Dao Integration saints unleashed their divine powers, bombarding Saint Rosy Cloud. Faced with the united force of several Dao Integration saints, Saint Rosy Cloud did not dare to take the hit head-on and swerved through the void to avoid it. At this moment, the demon beast generals and the Void Returning cultivators clashed, They moved between the barriers, occasionally unleashing spells and Dharmic treasures, spilling enemy blood on the spot. From Dao Mastery to Void Returning, from the air to the ground, this unprecedented battle swept through everything. The flames of war spread to every corner. The cultivators who used to be majestic in the cultivation world had now become cannon fodders of war. The spiritual treasures and talismans, once cherished and hoarded by these cultivators, were now flung at the enemy as if costless. Dharmic powers clashed in the air, throwing the energy field of the entire region into utter chaos. Saint Pingnan, Saint Titan Peak, and Saint Inferno once again made their presence known on the battlefield, their devastating attacks booming against the barrier. This time, the barrier teetered on the brink of collapse, like a flickering candle in the wind, threatening to extinguish at any moment. With every strike they delivered, fragments of the barrier scattered, and cracks hissed ominously. The Dao Integration cultivators of the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley swiftly moved to intercept them, but the three mighty Demon Beast Saints, beings of Dao Fusion themselves, were not so easily restrained. Engaged in battle with the defenders of the Eastern Sky Domain, they continued their assault on the barrier. Within the protective array, Leng Yuehua persevered in her struggle. After consecutive battles, the Dharmic powers available to sustain the protective array had dwindled significantly. Moreover, the accumulating damage to the barrier rendered it fragile, completely stripping it of its regenerative capabilities. Now, each attack the enemy landed on the barrier inflicted irreversible damage, inevitably leading to the moment when it would shatter entirely. The protective array served only as a thin veil, barely delaying the inevitable collapse. Clearly, the demon beast army, undiminished after years of continuous battle, launched this assault with unwavering determination. The war raged on, day and night, for months on end. And with each passing day, the fallen fragments of the barrier grew larger and more numerous, signaling that the day of the breach was drawing near. Meanwhile, Jiang Chengxuan sat in meditation within a cave, his integration with the Dao of the Five Elements ongoing. The bottleneck of his cultivation realm had been thoroughly shattered, transforming Jiang Chengxuan into a vessel of the Five Elements¡¯ power. His body became exceedingly pure, almost one with the Dao itself. At this moment, he had become one with heaven and earth. The Dao of the Five Elements fully manifested around him, evolving into five miniature stars that orbited him. Each star represented a world of the Five Elements¡¯ power. Within the fiery star, divine flames surged from the earth¡¯s core towards the sky, transforming into a rain of fire that drenched the lands. Within the watery star, layers of azure waters were home to many blurry beings, swimming about. The wooden star was covered by divine trees that touched the skies, brimming with vitality. Here, all living things thrived and withered in a cycle of profound mystery. Within the metallic star, ethereal divine light shimmered endlessly, with sharp divine winds sweeping across without pause. And within the earthen star, divine mountains reached for the heavens, their ranges flowing like rivers, undulating across the landscape. As Jiang Chengxuan merged more with the Dao of the Five Elements, these stars evolved more rapidly. They orbited around him, constantly revolving, creating a microcosm, Within which the supreme rules of the Five Elements prevailed, shrouded in five-colored divine light. Then, at a certain moment, all evolution halted, and the rules of the Five Elements surged towards Jiang Chengxuan, Rumble! The world transformed dramatically, with thunder roaring. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body seemed to harbor a black hole, attracting the five stars towards each other, gradually drawing closer¡­ Until they collided, intertwining and merging the five elements together, A complete world officially formed, where all things grew wildly, revived. Jiang Chengxuan suddenly opened his eyes, the myriad elements of the world now wholly within his grasp. After years of dedication, at this moment, he had truly stepped from the threshold of Dao Inception to that of Dao Fusion. Advancing from the early stage of Dao Integration to the mid-stage, And at this moment, a voice belonging to the system echoed in his mind. [Ding.] [Congratulations, host. You have reached Dao Fusion!] Chapter 921 - Chapter 921: System Reward, Charging into the Barrier Chapter 921: System Reward, Charging into the Barrier Editor: Henyee Translations Under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eager anticipation, the system¡¯s voice continued to sound. [You¡¯ve received a system reward: one Deduction Bead.] [You¡¯ve received a system reward: A heaven-connecting spiritual treasure, Azure Sky Seal. This treasure is a defensive spiritual treasure, possessing the characteristic of being impervious to all methods.] This final reward undoubtedly sent a jolt through Jiang Chengxuan, his heart skipping a beat. Apart from the highly scarce Deduction Bead, critical for advancing his Heavenly Calculation Technique. He was also awarded a heaven-connecting spiritual treasure. Truly, this was a grand gesture. With a thought, he summoned the Azure Sky Seal into his hand, examining it closely. It shimmered with ethereal treasure light, roughly palm-sized, pentagonal in shape, adorned with the figures of auspicious beasts soaring in various postures, and the ancient and dominant characters for ¡°Azure Sky¡± etched in its center. Jiang Chengxuan lightly activated the Azure Sky Seal with his spiritual qi, Instantly, the seal burst into radiance, and the phantom images of the auspicious beasts emerged, circling around him, forming a protective shield. This shield gave Jiang Chengxuan a sensation akin to that of a realm wall, deeply mysterious. He praised it in his heart. This was indeed a top-notch spiritual treasure. One had to know that heaven-connecting spiritual treasures were very rare in the Floodgate Realm. And even rarer are those that resonate and harmonize with their user. Heaven-connecting spiritual treasures held by Dao Integration cultivators are often evolved from regular spiritual treasures through continuous refinement and upgrading. Only in this way can they truly become one with their owner. The Azure Sky Seal gifted by the system operated without any hindrance for Jiang Chengxuan, As if it had been his destined spiritual treasure for ages. Such was the marvel of the system. After familiarizing himself with the Azure Sky Seal, Jiang Chengxuan stored it away. And the Deduction Bead was not overlooked; whenever he had time, he would advance his Heavenly Calculation Technique to a higher level. The fifth level of Heavenly Calculation Technique could already predict most of the things in the spiritual realm. If he could upgrade it to the sixth level, who knows what formidable effects it might possess. Jiang Chengxuan was filled with anticipation. However, now was not the best time to upgrade his Heavenly Calculation Technique. For him, who had just made a breakthrough into Dao Fusion, consolidating his realm was the utmost priority. Thus, without much hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan once again sat in meditation to consolidate his realm. The Dao of the Five Elements began to manifest around him, spreading like a new world in the void. At this moment, the Dao of the Five Elements was no longer merely behind him but had become one with him. With each inhalation and exhalation, the world of the Five Elements transformed, cycling through day and night, grand and majestic. The scene shifts to the Eastern Sky Domain. On the battlefield, the brutal slaughter had been ongoing for months. On one side, the three great Demon Beast Saints, their eyes blood-red and their bodies surging with demonic energy, were filled with a sky-high killing intent. Before them, the Eastern Sku Domain barrier had become extremely dim, like a layer of tissue paper. ¡°Break!¡± The three Demon Beast Saints simultaneously unleashed their barrier-breaking treasures, and blasts of green, yellow, and red light exploded upon the barrier. BOOM! At that moment, it felt as though the heavens themselves were about to collapse, a deep, bell-like rumble instantaneously spreading throughout the Eastern Sky Domain. In an instant, all eyes were drawn to the spectacle, and the combatants momentarily ceased their fighting. Above, in the vast sky, a massive fragment, trailing radiant light, crashed to the ground. A colossal breach appeared in the Eastern Sky Domain¡¯s barrier, glaringly evident. Dark demonic qi rushed into the Eastern Sky Domain with the air, like a black storm sweeping through. Under the relentless assault of the demon beasts, the Eastern Sky Domain¡¯s barrier wall was finally breached! In that moment, the hordes of demon beasts boiled over, each of them howling towards the sky. The five Demon Beast Saints revealed cruel, excited sneers. ¡°Good! Good! Finally, a big hole has been made; I shall be the first to enter!¡± Saint Titan Peak from the Mountain Movers clan instantly transformed, shrinking to the size of ten feet, intending to enter through the breach in the barrier. ¡°Hmph, naturally, I should be the first! Out of my way!¡± Saint Inferno transformed into a blaze, covering a hundred meters in an instant, charging towards the breach. Led by these two, numerous demon beasts flew towards the breach in the barrier, their blood boiling, Eager to drink the fresh blood of their enemies on the land of the Eastern Sky Domain. Watching this scene unfold, the cultivators defending the Eastern Sky Domain were filled with rage, And a sense of determination rose within them. What began now was the most crucial and brutal battle for the Eastern Sky Domain. The demon beasts had a natural advantage in close combat, and many arrays would no longer be effective once the enemy entered. What remained was a bloody, end-to-end fight against the demon beast army. ¡°Attack the breach on the barrier, don¡¯t let them come in.¡± Shen Ruyan moved forward, forming a spell with her hands, sending Five Elements Divine Thunder crashing towards the breach with a will of destruction. The cultivators quickly realized they couldn¡¯t let the enemy enter so easily. They too unleashed their divine powers, firing towards the breach. Rumble! The leading Saint Inferno and Saint Titan Peak instantly sensed something amiss and turned to flee. However, the demon generals following them couldn¡¯t dodge in time and were blasted into pieces by the myriad of spells. Such actions by the two Demon Beast Saints undeniably trapped many demons. Saint Rosy Cloud¡¯s eyebrows furrowed, and a flash of colorful light appeared in her enormous serpent eyes, Opening her mouth, a dense cloud of colorful poison spewed forth, which then concentrated into a beam shooting towards the other side of the barrier. ¡°Disperse!¡± Someone within the crowd shouted, and the cultivators immediately scattered adeptly to avoid the attack. Against Saint Rosy Cloud, they still had no effective counter, after all, she was a Dao Mastery Being. Taking advantage of this moment, the other Demon Beast Saints swiftly slipped into the Eastern Sky Domain. The cultivators wanted to regroup and push them back, but this time, Saint Pingnan led the charge, This demon beast clan was known for its defensive prowess. With a thrust of his fists into the void, an invisible barrier unfolded, blocking the cultivators¡¯ hasty second wave of attacks. Then, the demon beast army completely flooded into the Eastern Sky Domain. One by one, the Dao Fusion and Dao Integration Demon Beast Saints entered the Eastern Sky Domain, revealing their true forms, Giant shadows instantly appeared on the horizon, blotting out the sun. Each demon was immense, looming over the cultivators of the Floodgate Realm like a range of mountains. However, the next moment, instead of charging at the cultivators as expected, they turned around and began bombarding the barrier. Leng Yuehua, who was controlling the barrier-protective array, suddenly suffered a backlash and spat out a mouthful of blood. ¡°Not good, they want to completely shatter the barrier from the inside!¡± Some elders instantly realized the enemies¡¯ intentions. The barrier, primarily designed to defend against external threats, was somewhat more fragile from within. Chapter 923 - Chapter 923: The Might of a Slash, Shocking All the Demon Beasts Chapter 923: The Might of a Slash, Shocking All the Demon Beasts Editor: Henyee Translations Since the demon beasts first launched an assault on the Eastern Sky Domain, they had remembered this human cultivator. They had thought the barrier could be easily breached, yet it was this man who thwarted them. The colorful poison of Saint Rosy Cloud was countered by him, and the protective array, under his activation, became as impregnable as a deep moat. The demon beast army¡¯s first failure could be squarely attributed to Jiang Chengxuan. Moreover, the aura emanating from Jiang Chengxuan now was unmistakably different from before, Far surpassing the Jiang Chengxuan they knew, who had only entered Dao Inception. At this moment, they finally understood something. It turned out that Jiang Chengxuan, their number one enemy, had disappeared for so long to break through. And just as they were about to breach the barrier and encircle the defenders of the Eastern Sky Domain, claiming a significant victory, Jiang Chengxuan returned. He was like the nemesis of the demon beasts. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± As the Demon Beast Saints were stunned by Jiang Chengxuan, the encircled human cultivators suddenly burst forth, Activating their Dharmic powers and techniques to skillfully escape the encirclement. Seeing Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan also unleashed her lightning power, transforming into a swift thunderbolt charging forward. ¡°Hmph! Thinking of escaping? It¡¯s not that easy, stay behind!¡± But Saint Inferno quickly reacted, roaring vehemently, unwilling to let Shen Ruyan escape easily. His body transformed, with divine flames within him surging and blazing forth, turning into nine fire lions chasing after Shen Ruyan. This attack, embodying the innate divine fire of the Flame Lions clan, was immensely terrifying and could melt rules. But at that moment, Jiang Chengxuan also made his move. His right hand twisted, summoning the Five Elements Diagram with lightning speed, and then, Everyone only saw a flash of golden divine light, a beam shooting towards the nine fire lions. Where the golden light passed, the void itself was cleaved open, slicing through the nine fire lions as if cutting through tofu, melting everything in its path. And yet, the strike did not end there. After annihilating the nine fire lions, it continued towards Saint Inferno. The next moment, blood splattered! Saint Inferno, unable to react in time, had one of his lion paws severed by this sword. This was the Golden Void Sword formed by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s intrinsic Spiritual Treasure, the Five Elements Diagram. With the support of the Dao Fusion realm, the Golden Void Sword seemed to truly merge with the void, Its terrifying speed and lethality took Saint Inferno by surprise, leaving him unable to react. ¡°Husband!¡± At that moment, Shen Ruyan reached Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s side, with the Gengjin Void Sword following closely, returning to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand. ¡°Ruyan.¡± Seeing his Dao companion after such a long absence, Jiang Chengxuan was visibly moved. He had witnessed the dire situation of the Eastern Sky Domain upon his arrival, Seeing Shen Ruyan battling three opponents of higher realms alone deeply concerned him. ¡°This time, you¡¯ve really outdone yourself.¡± Jiang Chengxuan gently stroked Shen Ruyan¡¯s hair, speaking softly. At this moment, Shen Ruyan finally let down her guard, her face softening as she said, ¡°I knew you would come, I just knew.¡± Her words were filled with an incredible sense of trust, warming Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart. Within the demon beast army, all the demon beasts were shocked by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s move, And for a moment, they were all frozen in place. The renowned Saint Inferno, a Dao Fusion powerhouse of the Flame Lions clan, couldn¡¯t withstand a single strike from that man. ¡°Could this human cultivator be at the level of Dao Mastery?¡± Saint Sky Bearer said, his voice filled with disbelief. Even though Saint Inferno¡¯s attention was on Shen Ruyan, as a fellow Dao Fusion opponent, it should not have been so easy to sever his paw. ¡°No, he¡¯s only at the Dao Fusion level.¡± Saint Rosy Cloud spoke gravely. With her Dao Mastery strength, she could discern Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s current realm was merely that of Dao Fusion. Yet, this made it all the more terrifying. Merely at the Dao Fusion realm, yet capable of delivering such a strike, was utterly inconceivable. This human cultivator¡¯s potential was too unfathomable, and he would surely become a major threat to all three realms in the future. ¡°We must slay him here, at all costs.¡± Saint Rosy Cloud instantly made this determination. A genius might not be frightening because they can fall, But a talent like Jiang Chengxuan, who had grown to such a realm, was truly terrifying. Perhaps it would only take a few hundred years for the Floodgate Realm to witness the rise of another Daolord. ¡°Damn it, damn it, aargh!¡± At this moment, on the side of the three Demon Beast Saints, Saint Inferno was roaring in fury. Having an arm severed by an enemy was not only a physical torment but also a mental anguish for him. For a long time, he hadn¡¯t suffered such damage, let alone failing to block an enemy¡¯s strike. His body, formed from divine flames, could usually avoid some physical damages, But under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s sword, it had no effect whatsoever. Even more, the recovery of his body had become extremely slow after being struck by that sword. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan stepped forward from the crowd, once again summoning the Golden Void Sword. This action startled the demon beast army, causing them to uniformly take several steps back. ¡°Demon beasts, for invading the Floodgate Realm and allying with the Abyssal Demons, your sins are unpardonable!¡± He spoke slowly, his voice resonant and echoing throughout the Eastern Heavenly Domain. ¡°At this point, what more is there to say? The Floodgate Realm is doomed to destruction, and soon, everything will belong to us!¡± Saint Rosy Cloud, with her massive serpent body, swam through the void, standing off in the distance, and shouted fiercely. At this juncture, there was no longer any need to hide their alliance with the Abyssal Demons. As long as the Abyssal Demons did not appear within the armies of the Three Realms, there would be no evidence, And history is written by the victors. As long as the final victors are the demon beasts, deepsea nomads, and eldars. Then nothing else matters. Eventually, the narrative will be that the Abyssal Demons invaded the Floodgate Realm, the humans were killed by the Abyssal Demons, And the demon beasts, deepsea nomads, and eldars were the great saviors who rescued the Floodgate Realm from fire and water, repelling the Abyssal Demons. ¡°Demon beasts, indeed, consist of barbaric and shameless fiends, allying with Abyssal Demons, little do you know you¡¯re seeking your own doom.¡± Jiang Chengxuan declared, locking eyes with Saint Rosy Cloud, the air thick with the intent to kill. At this time, only Saint Rosy Cloud could be considered Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s match, Behind them, a group of Dao Integration cultivators also brimmed with fighting spirit, their eyes filled with chill. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s arrival disrupted Saint Rosy Cloud¡¯s plans and completely upset the balance of power between the two sides. Now, there was no opportunity to exploit, only a face-to-face battle to be had. But, looking purely at the numbers, the demon beast army still appeared to be stronger, making the outcome still uncertain. Chapter 924 - Chapter 924: At His Peak, Killing All the Enemies Chapter 924: At His Peak, Killing All the Enemies Editor: Henyee Translations At this critical juncture, it was Jiang Chengxuan who made a stand, positioned high above the ground, with Shen Ruyan, Leng Yuehua, and others ready in formation behind him. Tens of miles away, Saint Rosy Cloud¡¯s immense serpent eyes, colorful as the abyss, were fixed on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure. Behind her, a host of Dao Fusion Demon Beast Saints stood, their massive forms as large as stars, their presence overshadowing the sun, their demonic aura piercing the skies. The wind whistled through the massive breach in the barrier, sounding mournful, like the world was lamenting, or as if war drums were beating. The decade-long bloodshed of the Eastern Sky Domain was finally coming to a decisive battle today. No more words were needed before the battle; the arrow was on the string and had to be released. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body radiated with the divine light of the Five Elements¡ªred, yellow, blue, brown, and gold. With a sweep of his right hand, the five-colored divine light formed a spear, which he hurled towards the demon beast army. This signal unleashed the human cultivators behind him, who began frantically forming hand seals and chanting spells, One after another, their spells flew out, instantly filling the sky. As if deities had spilled a bucket of colorful ink. Yet, within it was a terrifying destructive force, making the void itself roar. ¡°Roar¡ª¡ª¡± The demon beast army could no longer stand still; they began to move, their massive forms like avalanches, The ground thundered under their trampling, as if a magnitude ten earthquake was happening, everything turned to dust by their formidable power. BOOM! Spells exploded amidst the demon beast army, lighting up the sky with fire and thunder as if heralding the apocalypse. But the demons didn¡¯t fall so easily; they activated their innate divine powers and bloodline powers, In the massive fiery explosions caused by thousands of spells, only a handful of demon beasts fell. The demon beasts opened their maws wide, roaring ferociously, their demonic aura breaking through the explosions, Their enormous forms even leaped high into the air, charging towards the humans. Jiang Chengxuan summoned his innate spiritual treasure, the Five Elements Diagram, transforming it into the Deep Earth Halberd in his hand, While his other hand held the Azure Sky Seal, ready to unleash divine light. Then, behind him, the phantom of a dragon and an elephant burst forth, the Deep Earth Halberd suddenly expanded, stretching for miles, With a powerful swing, the massive halberd swept towards the charging demon beasts! This strike, with the force of a hundred million tons, caused the air to boom, stirring up fierce winds. The leading Demon Beast Saints felt as if stars were crashing down on them, the immense pressure bearing down. ¡°Ah ah ah!¡± An insect-like Demon Beast Saint howled, raising its four limbs, wielding a massive hammer, striking towards the Deep Earth Halberd. He was a strongman from the insect clan, capable of lifting mountains, his hammer as heavy as a star. The collision in mid-air pressed out a vacuum, followed by a massive sonic boom. The shockwave from this impact spread for miles, mountains thousands of miles away collapsed from the aftermath, a dreadful scene to behold. At the epicenter of the collision, some demon beasts close by were instantly blown into the sky. ¡°Ugh!¡± But even though he withstood Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strike, the demon beast saint was in a bad state. Under that spear attack, his iron hammer was dented, and all four limbs were broken, a gruesome sight indeed. ¡°Die!¡± At that moment, the human army¡¯s morale surged, as divine lights flashed, and all kinds of spiritual treasures like swords and sabers were summoned, Everyone unleashed their power in a unified assault. The demon beasts¡¯ formation was shattered by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strike, allowing the human cultivators to advance, They achieved numerous victories, injuring countless enemies. But then, the bloodthirsty demon beasts counterattacked en masse, and a bloody slaughter filled the Eastern Sky Domain in moments. It was a fight to the death, with both humans and demon beasts displaying their divine powers, From the ground up to a thousand feet in the air, and from the sky back down to the earth, they spared no effort. Spell explosions, bloodshed, and limbs flew everywhere. In front of Jiang Chengxuan, the three great demon beast saints suddenly charged, unleashing Dao Fusion level power, intent on slaying him right there. Saint Pingnan charged like a wild ox, his ox horn locking the void, making escape impossible. Saint Titan Peak summoned the mountain core, utilizing the power to move mountains, his terrifying force shattering the void, pressing down. Saint Inferno blazed with fury, his body turning into divine flames, attempting to engulf him in a sea of fire to burn him completely. The attacks of the three Dao Fusion demon beast saints were imbued with solid rules, making the heavens and the earth tremble and fall into chaos. Previously, Jiang Chengxuan might have had to retreat from such a challenging situation, Due to the suppression at the Dao Fusion realm, it would be difficult for him to resist. But now, he was a changed man, a true Dao Fusion existence. And what he cultivated was the Dao of the Five Elements. Such a grand Dao is difficult to cultivate, but once a breakthrough is achieved, it often supersedes other rules. Thus, Jiang Chengxuan directly manifested the rule of the Dao, extending the Five Elements Dao from his body, A complete world¡¯s phantom emerged around him, instantly nullifying all rule suppressions. With a flick of his left hand, he summoned Azure Sky Seal, surrounded by auspicious beasts, instantly countering Saint Titan Peak¡¯s mountain core force. Then, with the dragon-elephant phantom appearing behind him again and activating his demon-slaying talent, the two powers combined, he threw his fists, clashing head-on with the strength-renowned Flatland Demon Beast Clan. As their fists collided, a terrifying force instantly burst forth, shattering the void. At this moment, the three great demon beast saints were all visibly shocked. A mere human¡¯s physical strength was actually so terrifying? But in the next moment, Jiang Chengxuan shocked them once again. He threw another punch, with undiminished momentum, faster and stronger than before, each strike vibrating the void, and forced Saint Pingnan into a clumsy defense until he was finally knocked to the ground, shaking the earth and mountains! At this time, both Saint Titan Peak and Saint Inferno hadn¡¯t even broken through the defense of the Azure Sky Seal. Terrifying physical strength, supreme rule power, and the force of powerful spiritual treasures, With these three combined, Jiang Chengxuan alone was enough to overwhelm three opponents of the same realm. ¡°How is this possible, isn¡¯t he just a human?¡± In their anger, both Saint Titan Peak and Saint Inferno couldn¡¯t help but doubt whether Jiang Chengxuan was really human. ¡°These questions, you can bring them with you to hell.¡± Immediately following, Jiang Chengxuan charged at them. The two Demon Beast Saints dared not hold back any longer, fully unleashing all their power. One¡¯s mountain core suddenly expanded, turning into a true star, smashing towards Jiang Chengxuan, While another¡¯s innate divine flame exploded several times, eventually turning into a sinister black flame, slipping into the void. But Jiang Chengxuan fully activated the Five Elements Dao, instantly enveloping the two in a world of the Five Elements, They immediately felt the shackles of rules press down on them, their power sharply declining. Then, the Golden Void Sword was swiftly summoned, a golden skyline suddenly illuminating the entire world. With this sword, all things were cleaved! Chapter 925 - Chapter 925: Killing Demon Beast Saint, Supporting the Northern Domain Chapter 925: Killing Demon Beast Saint, Supporting the Northern Domain Editor: Henyee Translations With this slash, made by the Golden Void Sword, the most lethal form among his Five Elements Diagram, imbued with the sharpest of the Five Elements Dao¡¯s metal rules, Within Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s domain of the Five Elements Dao, the powers of the two great Demon Saints were simultaneously suppressed, leaving them as lambs awaiting slaughter under such force. Clang! The Golden Void Sword sliced through the star-transformed mountain core, splitting it in two instantly, And continued its terrifying trajectory, piercing through the body of Saint Titan Peak. In an instant, a large hole was opened in Saint Titan Peak¡¯s body, blood gushing out like a crimson waterfall. Under this slash, he felt his life force severed, his eyes filled with unwillingness and terror. Subsequently, his massive body collapsed, turning into a towering mountain range. This is the state of the Mountain Movers upon death. Thus, one of the five great Demon Beast Saints was slain by Jiang Chengxuan! ROAR! Without a moment to be astonished, driven by desperation, Saint Inferno finally broke free from his bonds, Transforming into divine flames, he merged into the void, instantly engulfing Jiang Chengxuan. Terrifying flames of rule burned fiercely, melting the void itself. But in the next moment, Saint Inferno¡¯s attack abruptly ceased, A golden sword also pierced out from the void, directly shattering his Primordial Spirit. The Golden Void Sword was capable of slaying enemies within the void as well. The second Dao Fusion Demon Beast Saint, slain by Jiang Chengxuan! ¡°Thinking of escaping? Since you¡¯ve come, stay!¡± At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly locked onto the figure of Saint Pingnan. His massive bovine demon body was already half into the void. But being spotted by Jiang Chengxuan meant he no longer had a chance. Next, Jiang Chengxuan charged at him, and the two clashed in the air again, Fist to flesh, their divine power of billions of tons vibrating heaven and earth, with thunder appearing at the collision site. In just a short moment, the two exchanged tens of millions of blows, but Saint Pingnan was ultimately no match for Jiang Chengxuan. With the demon-slaying talent and the support of the Five Elements Dao, he was invincible in physical power among his peers. ¡°MOO¡ª!¡± Finally, with a miserable cry from Saint Pingnan, Jiang Chengxuan delivered a punch. The ancient dragon-elephant phantom passing through Saint Pingnan¡¯s body, utterly killing him. The three great Dao Fusion Demon Beast Saints were all slain by Jiang Chengxuan! ¡°Chengxuan!¡± Witnessing this scene, everyone from the Haoran Sect was thrilled, filled with excitement. This was their Vice Sect Master, Jiang Chengxuan, guarding the Eastern Sku Domain, annihilating the horde of demon beasts. The people of Thunderclap Valley were even more astounded, sure that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s fame would soon spread throughout the Floodgate Realm. Meanwhile, the demon beast army, under such terrifying deterrence, had lost all will to fight, As if Jiang Chengxuan, should he decide to strike, could slaughter them as easily as slaughtering ants. In an instant, the morale of the demon beast army disintegrated. Saint Rosy Cloud, who had been held off by Shen Ruyan and others, was especially unsettled, Having intended to test Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strength with the three great Demon Beast Saints, she hadn¡¯t expected them to be killed off so quickly. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strength, it seemed, might even surpass hers. Even she could not have slain the three great Demon Beast Saints so effortlessly. But now, the situation had become irredeemable. With the three great Demon Beast Saints dead, the human forces instantly surpassed the demons, their defeat now evident. Saint Rosy Cloud¡¯s divine eyes narrowed, and she spat out a massive cloud of colorful poison, At the same time, her Dao manifested, turning the entire Eastern Sky Domain into a realm of colors. The power of a Dao Mastery Saint was unmistakable, causing all who had surrounded her to be shocked and to retreat towards Jiang Chengxuan. But, in the next moment, to everyone¡¯s surprise, Saint Rosy Cloud¡¯s full force explosion was not to kill but to escape. Under the power of her colorful rules, the world was turned upside down, and rules were in chaos, Her massive serpentine body suddenly slipped into the void, disappearing without a trace like a snake diving into water. Unexpectedly, the grand Demon Beast Dao Mastery Saint had abandoned the demon beast army entirely! Even the demon beast army was stunned, and Saint Sky Bearer cursed loudly, The next moment, he stirred his six wings, also instantly traversing the void, fleeing hundreds of miles away! It must be said that the demon beast race had indeed mastered the art of escaping. Under the actions of the two great Demon Beast Saints, the demon beast army instantly collapsed, fleeing in all directions without a clear path. However, the breach on the barrier was only so wide. How many of them could escape? The human cultivators quickly regained their senses, charging at the disheartened demon beast generals, This time, the battle was completely one-sided. And the moment the two great Demon Beast Saints fled, Jiang Chengxuan had already made his move. He summoned the Golden Void Sword and the Five Elements Divine Light, targeting both Saint Rosy Cloud and Saint Sky Bearer. Rumble! The confrontation unfolded in the void, with lethal moves from the onset. But at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan unleashed his full power, already demonstrating the strength of a Dao Mastery Saint. He single-handedly fought the last two great Demon Beast Saints with deadly intent, but in the end, only one and a half remained. Saint Sky Bearer was eradicated by his five-colored divine light, while Saint Rosy Cloud resorted to cunning means, discarding her physical body to let her primordial spirit escape. It could also be said that she abandoned her physical body and Saint Sky Bearer, allowing her own primordial spirit to flee. ¡°What a pity.¡± Jiang Chengxuan shook his head, saying. He felt the results of this battle were still not perfect. But upon hearing his light sigh, everyone else was stunned. Emerging from seclusion with Dao Fusion strength and ultimately slaying four out of the five great Demon Beast Saints and crippling one, this was indeed a feat akin to a miracle. After this battle, Jiang Chengxuan would undoubtedly become famous throughout the Floodgate Realm, and the Haoran Sect might become an overlord sect. He did not participate in the final pursuit and annihilation, letting the human cultivators seek their own revenge, The spoils of war were also distributed among them. The final battle between the humans and demon beasts of the Eastern Sky Domain, which lasted several months, ended in just one day. Ninety-nine percent of the demon beast army died, and fewer than ten demon beasts escaped. All this was reversed by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s emergence, completely turning the tide. Once all the invading demon beasts of the Eastern Sky Domain were eradicated, Jiang Chengxuan also took out the protective talisman he had acquired earlier to fully repair the heavily damaged barrier. From this moment on, one of the nine domains was never to be invaded again, This undoubtedly alleviated much of the Floodgate Realm¡¯s pressure. Successfully defending the Eastern Sky Domain freed up nearly one-tenth of their strength. And then, Jiang Chengxuan received a call for help from another domain. Without any hesitation, he immediately took Shen Ruyan and some Dao Integration cultivators and rushed to the aid. There, in the Northern Sky Domain, was where the deepsea nomads among the three realms were causing trouble. Chapter 926 - Chapter 926: The Situation in Northern Sky Chapter 926: The Situation in Northern Sky Editor: Henyee Translations While Jiang Chengxuan and his party were still on their way, the Northern Sky Domain had already become a hell on earth. Among the nine major domains of the Floodgate Realm, the sects in charge of guarding the Northern Sky Domain were relatively weaker. Initially, the responsibility for guarding the Northern Sky Domain was given to sects located near this area, However, there were no particularly strong forces near the Northern Sky Domain. The region of the Floodgate Realm that borders the Northern Sky Domain is a very cold and barren area, With a sparse population, which naturally means fewer cultivators in the area. The only forces that could be considered superpowers in this area were the newly risen Frozen Heavens Doorway and the Extreme Yin Sect. These two sects, acting as brother sects, jointly held the power over this region. But when the demon beasts, deepsea nomads, and eldars attacked the Floodgate Realm, these two superpowers were the main defenders. Besides them, there were only some smaller sects and because of the unique environment of the Northern Sky Domain, cultivators practicing ordinary techniques found it difficult to exert their full power there. The Northern Sky Domain is extremely cold, filled with icy rules of power, affecting all but those above the Dao Integration Realm. Unfortunately, the enemy invading the Northern Sky Domain was precisely the deepsea nomads. Being creatures that live and die in the sea, they are completely familiar with water, ice, and cold. Thus, in the Northern Sky Domain, the army was like a fish in water, adapting to the extreme environment far better than humans. So, with these factors combined, warfare in the Northern Sky Domain was extremely difficult. In the deepsea nomads¡¯ first assault on the Northern Sky Domain, the barrier was breached, though ultimately reclaimed by the cultivators, However, after years of fierce battles, the deepsea nomads eventually occupied a large territory of the Northern Sky Domain. At this moment, a large part of the Northern Sky Domain was completely a sea of ice. On this ice sea, there were human cultivators¡¯ skeletons everywhere, many of which had been gruesomely devoured by the deepsea nomads. And because the ice and snow never melted, these bodies did not decompose, After successive bloody battles, they became bloody icebergs on the ice sea, filled with bones. Some human cultivators were trapped alive inside icebergs by the deepsea nomads¡¯ spells, dying miserably. Currently, the deepsea nomads were launching their final assault on the cultivators guarding the Northern Sky Domain. Countless deepsea nomads were driving huge waves and icebergs, clashing with cultivators from the two defending sects. The war had lasted so long, and although reinforcements often arrived from the rear, the power disparity between the deepsea nomads and humans in the Northern Sky Domain had become very significant after years of brutal fighting. Nearly every human cultivator was facing off against more than two deepsea nomads, including the leaders of the two defending sects. Almost every human cultivator was dealing with more than two members of the deepsea nomads, including the Sect Masters of the Frozen Heavens Doorway and the Extreme Yin Sect. One at the Dao Fusion realm, the other at the Dao Mastery realm, are facing off against two Dao Mastery saints and two Dao Fusion saints. The Dao Mastery saint is the Sect Master of the Extreme Yin Sect, Supreme Yin, currently manifesting the rules of yin, surrounded by nine ice rings, These are his heaven-connecting spiritual treasure, the Nine Mystical Ice Rings. At the Dao Fusion saint is the Sect Master of the Frozen Heavens Doorway, Frozen Heavens, wielding his intrinsic heaven-connecting spiritual treasure, the Ice Dragon Flag, controlling an ice dragon. At the Dao Fusion level is the Sect Master of the Frozen Heavens Doorway, Frozen Heavens, wielding his innate Sky Piercing Lingbao, the Ice Dragon Banner, controlling an ice dragon, exhaling the breath of extreme ice to contend with the enemies. Surrounding them are four beings from the deepsea nomads. One named Saint Fury Wave and another named Saint Stormwave, both Dao Mastery saints. Both figures are immense, towering tens of meters tall, with scales twisting and turning, and powerful Dharmic powers surging. Saint Fury Wave holds a bone staff adorned with sharp spears, called the Soul Devouring Bone Staff, also a heaven-connecting spiritual treasure. Saint Stormwave wields a giant crescent shovel, its movements stirring up waves that reach the sky and rolling tornadoes, also a heaven-connecting spiritual treasure. They, along with the remaining two Dao Fusion deepsea nomads, have been besieging Supreme Yin and Frozen Heavens for an entire month. The six have been battling across the Northern Sky Domain, from the barrier to this place, without rest. And the armies they lead have done the same, The deepsea nomad army and the human army have fought until bones litter the ground and the blood has dyed the ice sea red, spreading to the shore. ¡°Human cultivators, this time, let¡¯s see where you can run. All of you will become food for our deepsea nomads!¡± High above a thousand meters, Saint Fury Wave¡¯s eyes glow with bloodlust, his fanged mouth showcasing his ferocity. For them, consuming the flesh and blood of their enemies is a reward for the victors. ¡°Cackle, cackle, cackle, the Northern Sky Domain will belong to our deepsea nomads from now on, hahaha, and sooner or later, the same will go for the Floodgate Realm! All of you humans, become food for our deepsea nomads!¡± Saint Stormwave swings his crescent shovel towards the two, the sharp blade cutting through the void, stirring up gusts of cold wind. The two deepsea nomad Dao Lords¡¯ main target is Frozen Heavens, who is only at the Dao Fusion realm, making him a soft target on this battlefield. ¡°Filthy deepsea nomads, our humans will surely exterminate all of you!¡± Frozen Heavens, wielding the Ice Dragon Flag, commands the ice dragon to barely fend off the attacks of the two. This ice dragon, like a spirit within the Ice Dragon flag, has been consecrated by him from the beginning of his Dao journey to now. But now, his companion is riddled with wounds, its body covered in blood. Artifact spirits don¡¯t have physical bodies, but some attacks can still harm them. ¡°Nine Mystical Ice Rings, Nine Extreme Divine Lights!¡± Just as Frozen Heavens was about to be injured by Saint Fury Wave and Saint Stormwave, Supreme Yin suddenly shouted. The nine Nine Mystical Ice Rings beside him burst into divine light, instantly transforming into nine divine moons. Embodying the profound ice Dao, they intertwined in the void and attacked the enemy. This move is Supreme Yin¡¯s killer technique, in combination with the nine ice rings, making it very troublesome. It was with this technique that the two of them have been able to fight their enemies up till now. However, as the deepsea nomads¡¯ saints became more familiar with his techniques, the effectiveness of this move gradually diminished. From initially killing several Dao Integration deepsea nomads to now not even being able to touch the scales of the deepsea nomad saints, They see it with their eyes, feel anxious in their hearts, but are helpless. They¡¯ve done all they could. The Extreme Yin Sect and the Frozen Heavens Doorway, in their efforts to defend the barrier, are nearly exhausting their reserves. Even the two of them might die here today. All calls for help have been sent out, but with the other nine domains also in dire straits, Struggling to fend for themselves, how could they come to the rescue of the Northern Sky Domain? The battle has gradually entered its final phase, with many human cultivators being slain amidst overwhelming enemy forces, The only ones left are a few Dao Integration Saints still desperately resisting the enemy¡¯s encirclement, And some disciples from the two sects who have barely managed to band together. But now, the deepsea nomad Dao Mastery Saints are attacking them again, And if they fall in this battlefield, The Northern Sky Domain will be officially lost. Chapter 927 - Chapter 927: Deepsea Nomads Ambush, Reinforcement from the Eastern Sky Chapter 927: Deepsea Nomads¡¯ Ambush, Reinforcement from the Eastern Sky Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Supreme Yin, do you really think your move will still be effective? Today, both of you will surely die!¡± Saint Fury Wave and others neatly dodged Supreme Yin¡¯s Nine Mystical Ice Rings, disdainfully saying. Frozen Heavens temporarily broke free from the encirclement, calling the ice dragon back to his side, gently caressing its wounds. ¡°Brother Supreme Yin, if there¡¯s a chance, you should leave. The Northern Sky Domain can¡¯t be held, and I can¡¯t leave either. We¡¯ve done our best.¡± He ignored the deepsea nomads¡¯ mockery, turning instead to speak to Supreme Yin. By now, he had accepted that his death was inevitable, hoping only that his friend might find an opportunity to escape. But Supreme Yin resolutely replied, ¡°If the Northern Sky Domain falls, where else can I go? Nowadays, where in the Floodgate Realm is there peace?¡± From their youth within the Northern Sky Domain of the Floodgate Realm, they had managed to bring their previously unknown Frozen Heavens Doorway and Extreme Yin Sect to their current stature. But after this battle, all would turn to naught, Even as cultivators with profound Dao hearts, they must submit to this fate. ¡°Indeed¡­¡± Frozen Heavens solemnly said, ¡°Then let our Dao give back to the world of the Northern Sky here.¡± With a fierce shout, he summoned an ice blade, with Dao rules manifesting behind him, turning the sky into a blizzard. ¡°Roar!¡± The ice dragon roared. Frozen Heavens fully activated the Ice Dragon Flag, draining all the power contained within into the ice dragon¡¯s body. They erupted with astonishing might, launching a final strike against their enemies. Even the two sea deepsea nomad saints were momentarily taken aback by this show of force. ¡°Ice Heavens Blade, Ice Heavens Slash!¡± Frozen Heavens exerted his full strength, unleashing his ultimate technique, the ice blade illuminating the sky, a heavenly blade light instantly slashing out. This strike was extremely fierce, the blade light clear as a massive mirror in a snowy land. ¡°Nine Mystical Ice Rings!¡± At that moment, Supreme Yin also unleashed the power of a Dao Mastery Saint, the Dao of the extreme yin instantly spreading, plunging the entire Northern Sky Domain into darkness. Then, nine ice rings transformed into nine stars, forming a giant beam across the night sky, striking towards the two deepsea nomad saints. Their combined strike, executed in a desperate situation, was filled with an unyielding will to die. They had perfectly integrated with the Dao and were extremely terrifying. A Dao Fusion deepsea saint took the brunt of the attack, instantly cleaved in two, then further obliterated by the divine light. These two moves, without diminishing in strength, collided with the counterattacks of the two deepsea Dao Mastery saints, exploding instantly. Boom! The terrifying force repelled the deepsea Dao Mastery saints, creating a breach in the perfect encirclement. Supreme Yin and Frozen Heavens exchanged a glance, seeing a good opportunity to escape. If there was any hope of fleeing, they wouldn¡¯t simply surrender their lives and immediately transformed into streaks of light, rushing towards the outside. Just as they were about to escape, But at that moment, a massive shadow suddenly surged from beneath the water. It was a gigantic deepsea nomad, with four arms and a large fin on its back, stabbing towards the two with a huge ice spear. In an instant, Frozen Heavens and Supreme Yin were unable to react and were simultaneously hit by the ice spear. The terrifying force caused both of them to burst into a mist of blood and were knocked back into the encirclement. This was also a deepsea Dao Mastery saint. This blow led them to complete despair. Under such circumstances, the deepsea nomads had actually dispatched a Dao Mastery powerhouse to launch a surprise attack on the Northern Sky Domain. ¡°Thinking of escaping? Cunning human cultivators, you almost tricked us!¡± Saint Fury Wave and Saint Stormwave then surrounded them, their eyes gleaming ferociously as if choosing their prey. They almost let the duck right at their mouths fly away. ¡°You deserve to die! Our deepsea nomads will thoroughly enjoy consuming your flesh, kekeke!¡± The newly arrived deepsea nomad said, extending his blood-red tongue. The next moment, he suddenly unleashed terrifying claws, aiming for the hearts of the severely injured Frozen Heavens and Supreme Yin. This was the deepsea nomads¡¯ favorite human part, rich in blood and very tender and delicious. Since Frozen Heavens and Supreme Yin were injured by his surprise attack, by the rules, he had the privilege to enjoy them first. At this moment, a sentence suddenly came from the distant icy sky, shocking everyone. ¡°The reinforcements from the Eastern Sky Domain have arrived, die, deepsea scums!¡± At that moment, everyone was stunned. Reinforcements? How could there be reinforcements in the Floodgate Realm? Moreover, were they really not here to die? But in the next moment, a ray of five-colored torrential light suddenly illuminated the void, its contained terrifying might making everyone shiver. Saint Fury Wave and Saint Stormwave¡¯s pupils contracted as they screamed. ¡°How is it possible for reinforcements to come from the Northern Sky Realm?! Aren¡¯t all the other domains engaged in battle?¡± Yet, they didn¡¯t dare to underestimate this attack, hurriedly unleashing divine powers and spells to counter it. Boom! A horrific explosion once again erupted, and it took the combined effort of the two Dao Mastery Saints to barely block this five-colored divine light. Such a powerful enemy! This incident made the three deepsea saints solemn. Following that, several Dao Integration-level spells bombarded from afar, completely disrupting the battlefield that was about to determine a victor. The people from Frozen Heavens Doorway and the Extreme Yin Sect saw a glimmer of hope, their faces lighting up with joy. Even Frozen Heavens and Supreme Yin, who initially couldn¡¯t believe it, were astonished and showed joy. Had the reinforcements truly arrived? They still found it unbelievable. All nine domains are still engaged in arduous defenses, how could such a force of reinforcements arrive? And judging by their spells, their strength is not low, possibly even stronger than theirs. This was truly a pleasant surprise. Both were prepared to sacrifice themselves in a desperate fight, hoping to perish together with the deepsea nomads. The arrival of the reinforcements was so timely and their strength so formidable, it was utterly astonishing. It was as if the heavens had eyes. ¡°Fellow Daoists, Jiang Chengxuan from the Eastern Sky Domain has come to assist in the battle.¡± At that moment, the reinforcements finally appeared before everyone. The man leading them stood with his hands behind his back, exuding an extraordinary demeanor, and calmly stated. In a critical moment, it was Jiang Chengxuan and others who came to the rescue. ¡°A mere Dao Fusion cultivator dares to be so arrogant?¡± ¡°It turns out to be just a lowly cultivator after all. He gave us a fright.¡± However, at this time, Saint Fury Wave, Saint Stormwave, and other deepsea nomads suddenly spoke disdainfully. As Jiang Chengxuan and his group approached, they could see that the leading Jiang Chengxuan was only at the Dao Fusion realm. Including the four people behind him, they were also at most at the Dao Fusion cultivators. ¡°Hahaha, mere Dao Fusion cultivator dares to spout nonsense in front of us. You are courting death.¡± The deepsea Dao Mastery saint who ambushed Frozen Heavens and Supreme Yin laughed arrogantly. The five-colored divine light had indeed surprised them, but upon seeing that those who made the move were below them in terms of cultivation, they felt relieved. They presumed Jiang Chengxuan had surprised them by leveraging external means. Chapter 928 - Chapter 928: Five-colored Divine Light, Obliteration Divine Power Chapter 928: Five-colored Divine Light, Obliteration Divine Power Editor: Henyee Translations Hearing such brazen provocation from the enemy, Jiang Chengxuan remained composed, refusing to let anger take hold. Saint Frozen Heavens and Saint Extreme Yin couldn¡¯t help but feel uneasy at this moment. Could it be that Jiang Chengxuan had truly recklessly charged into this place? Yet, they harbored a suspicion deeper than that of the deepsea nomads. The human race had already poured all its might into the war against the three realms. Even if he was merely a Dao Fusion saint, it was impossible for such a team to suddenly appear. They faintly sensed that something was amiss. ¡°Why? Human cultivator, have you come to realize your stupidity? Are you afraid?¡± Saint Fury Wave continued to taunt, assuming Jiang Chengxuan had discerned their strength and was finally beginning to tremble with fear. Shaken by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s earlier display of strength, he felt distinctly embarrassed, as if he had made a fool of himself. ¡°Deepsea nomads, you truly are brainless beings.¡± Suddenly, Jiang Chengxuan spoke with deliberation. In the next moment, the Dao of the Five Elements behind him manifested instantly, and a terrifyingly lofty aura unfurled. Though he was merely at the Dao Fusion realm, the terror of the Dao of the Five Elements had already spoken volumes. This man didn¡¯t recklessly make the decision to come. ¡°The Five-Colored Divine Light!¡± The colors of the red, yellow, brown, green, and blue behind Jiang Chengxuan lit up at once, and the power of the five elements was surging in his grasp. With a sweep of his right hand, a five-colored divine light instantly bathed the heavens and earth, hurtling towards Saint Fury Wave with lightning speed. ¡°How is this possible!¡± Saint Fury Wave was taken aback, bellowing out in astonishment. He had just harnessed the might of his bloodline rules, yet Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s five-colored divine light arrived in the blink of an eye, carrying an unparalleled ferocity, smashing through his protective Dharmic power and shattering his scales. Caught off guard, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s single blow inflicted severe wounds upon this deepsea nomad at the Dao Fusion realm. ¡°Ah! Ah! Ah!¡± Sensing the searing pain coursing through him, Saint Fury Wave let out a piercing howl in an instant. ¡°I¡¯ll end you! Soul-Devouring Bone Staff! Tear him asunder.¡± Despite the injuries not being insignificant, they still failed to render a Dao Fusion Saint incapacitated. With his eyes ablaze, Saint Fury Wave summoned the Soul-Devouring Bone Staff in an instant, morphing it into a colossal, bone-spiked fish that blotted out the sky, lunging towards Jiang Chengxuan. In that moment, Saint Stormwave and another saint also sprang into action, launching a ruthless assault against Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Nine Mystical Ice Rings! Go!¡± Saint Extreme Yin and the others dared not hesitate, immediately unleashing their Dao rules, rushing to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s aid. In an instant, the four Dao Mastery saints simultaneously made their moves, their momentum grand and utterly astonishing. Terrifying power swelled in the void, directly lifting waves hundreds of feet high, with the aftermath transforming into gusts of wind, dispersing the onlookers outside the battlefield. ¡°Let¡¯s go. We¡¯ll leave this to Chengxuan.¡± At this moment, Shen Ruyan said to the others, leading them to rescue the disciples of Frozen Heavens Doorway and Extreme Yin Sect. This was also Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s arrangement. They swiftly headed towards the deepsea nomads locked in battle with human cultivators amidst the icy seas, thunder rolling as they obliterated the enemy with a single strike. Led by Shen Ruyan, this force entering the battlefield instantly reversed the tide for both sides. Many cultivators who had been pursued by the deepsea nomads turned around and fought back with their assistance. As the shockwaves from the clash of the Dao Mastery cultivators in the sky dissipated, both sides stood apart, facing each other. ¡°Be careful. You don¡¯t need to worry about me, just focus on protecting yourselves.¡± Jiang Chengxuan turned to Saint Extreme Yin and Saint Frozen Heavens. Both of them were injured, and in this great battle, he, Saint Stormwave, and the deepsea nomad Dao Mastery saint who had launched the sneak attack, were the main combatants. ¡°Ok.¡± The two human Saints nodded silently, feeling deeply grateful. During the recent exchange, they had already glimpsed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s true strength, which was definitely not just at the Dao Fusion realm. Truly, he was a monstrous talent. ¡°Golden Void Sword, go!¡± Jiang Chengxuan summoned his innate spiritual treasure, the Five Elements Diagram, which transformed into a void sword of metal and struck towards Saint Stormwave. This sword was like a beam of celestial light, its speed astonishing. ¡°Thunderous Waves of Annihilation!¡± At this point, Saint Stormwave had put away his arrogance. Without hesitation, he immediately unleashed his killing move. The crescent moon scythe in his hand transformed directly into a colossal entity over three thousand feet long, crashing violently towards the flying golden light. This strike carried the Dao of Waves, with each segment landing adding layers of force, like waves crashing upon waves, growing increasingly heavy. By the time the crescent moon scythe fully descended, it had already ruptured the void, humming loudly. Boom! Two extreme forces collided, and a massive rumble resounded instantly, causing space to ripple like water. Under this collision, both men were sent flying back several miles. Jiang Chengxuan hadn¡¯t expected that Saint Stormwave¡¯s power would actually surpass that of the demon beasts. Indeed, these beings from other races were all monsters. And Saint Stormwave was even more astonished. This was his strike using his innate divine power, yet this human cultivator actually intercepted it so effortlessly. ¡°Sea Dragon Spear!¡± Suddenly, beneath the retreating Jiang Chengxuan, a deep blue spell surged out from the sea surface. ¡°This strike, let¡¯s see how you evade it!¡± The deepsea nomad Dao Mastery saint who had previously ambushed Saint Extreme Yin and others actually intended to strike Jiang Chengxuan again. Moreover, he picked a perfect timing, as this spear was aimed directly at Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s path of retreat! The ferocious face of the deepsea nomad Dao Mastery saint swiftly approached, the spear in his hand carrying an unstoppable momentum as it aimed for Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s vital points. This spear contained the deepsea nomad¡¯s divine power, coupled with the power of rules capable of piercing through myriad defenses. Even if Jiang Chengxuan wanted to deploy the Azure Sky Seal for defense, it was likely already too late. However, in this perilous moment, the five-colored light on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body condensed instantly, transforming his entire body into a five-colored crystal. Then, a true Five-Colored Divine Light shot out from within Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body, instantly sweeping past the incoming ambush attack. This was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s innate divine power, the Five-Colored Divine Light. One of its effects was to instantly nullify the opponent¡¯s spiritual treasures and divine powers! Jiang Chengxuan could only use this divine power once a day. It could be seen how domineering and terrifying it was. The brilliant Five-Colored Divine Light swept through, and an incomparably majestic force penetrated the deepsea nomad Dao Mastery saint¡¯s entire body in an instant. In a split second, the power of his Dao rules and his innate divine power, the long spear, simultaneously disappeared from him! ¡°How is this possible, what kind of sorcery is this!¡± He shouted in disbelief, his words filled with incredulity and fear. As a deepsea nomad Dao Mastery saint, having the power he had cultivated over countless years suddenly vanish nearly caused his Dao heart to collapse. Moreover, under the might of the Five-Colored Divine Light, what was originally an assassination attempt turned into him falling into a trap of his own making. Before his eyes, a massive black shadow descended towards him, as if a star had fallen from the sky, with a force reaching tens of thousands of pounds, unavoidable! ¡°Deep Earth Halberd!¡± Jiang Chengxuan invoked the power of the Dragon and Elephant, roaring aloud, as the terrifying force instantly shattered the void and smashed down, shaking the heavens and the earth! Chapter 929 - Chapter 929: The Northern Sky Settled, Deteriorating New World Situation Chapter 929: The Northern Sky Settled, Deteriorating New World Situation Editor: Henyee Translations The Deep Earth Halberd fiercely struck the deepsea nomad Dao Mastery Saint head-on, and in an instant, the void ruptured. Upon contact with the massive and sturdy scales and the heavy Deep Hearth Halberd, the deepsea nomad Dao Mastery Saint felt as if he had been hit squarely by a meteor. The Dao Mastery level scales of the deepsea nomad were shattered into fragments under this strike, just like wooden planks meeting an iron hammer. ¡°Ugh!¡± The body of this deepsea nomad Dao Mastery saint was forced into a shrimp-like shape, blood gushed out from his mouth instantly, mixed with some fragments of his internal organs. Indescribable agony filled his mind in an instant, turning his already hideous face extremely ferocious. Far away, Saint Extreme Yin and Saint Frozen Heavens stared in astonishment, feeling incredibly satisfied at the same time. This despicable deepsea nomad who liked to ambush others was finally being punished. Finally, the Deep Earth Halberd viciously slammed into the seabed, causing waves hundreds of feet high to surge up, carrying the shattered body of the deepsea nomad Dao Mastery saint. ¡°What a pity.¡± Jiang Chengxuan withdrew the Deep Earth Halberd, saying lightly. At the last moment, he felt that the deepsea nomad Dao Mastery saint¡¯s divine power had recovered, and then he lost his perception of that person. Presumably, he had once again employed some concealed divine power and escaped at a critical moment. This was the drawback of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s relatively lower cultivation level. Although his Five Elements Dao was extremely domineering and powerful, in terms of understanding and mastery of the rules of heaven and earth, He was still somewhat lacking compared to these Dao Mastery saints. Therefore, if Dao Mastery enemies were willing to risk their lives and pay the price to escape, it would still be difficult for him to catch them. However, the combined attack of the Five-Colored Divine Light and the Deep Earth Halberd was enough to give that deepsea nomad Dao Mastery saint a hard time. Jiang Chengxuan was certain that without several hundred years of recuperation, that deepsea nomad Dao Mastery saint would not be able to make a move again, And within these several hundred years, The opponent¡¯s cultivation level might even decline due to injuries, and might never recover. Jiang Chengxuan breathed a sigh of relief, turned around, and looked towards Saint Fury Wave and Saint Stormwave, the two deepsea nomad Saints. Just a simple glance made these two formidable deepsea nomads feel a chill creeping into their hearts. After these few rounds, they both understood how foolish their previous arrogance was. This Dao Fusion enemy was clearly a terrifying monster. Buzz! Saint Stormwave suddenly took out a horn and blew it, then the two of them leaped into the depths of the sea. This sound was the signal for the deepsea nomads to retreat. As soon as the horn sounded, the deepsea nomad army instantly collapsed, scattering in all directions to flee. Even when relentlessly pursued by the human forces behind them, they dared not fight back, only risking their lives to dive deeper into the ocean floor. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s might had already terrified them to the core. Moreover, Shen Ruyan and her group wreaking havoc on the battlefield had already inflicted heavy losses on the deepsea nomad army. In such a situation, no deepsea nomad dared to stay any longer. However, faced with the escape of the two deepsea nomad Dao Mastery saints, Jiang Chengxuan did not give chase. Because the deepsea nomads underwater were too agile, and he was completely unfamiliar with the situation in the Northern Sky Domain, it was easy to fall into a dangerous situation. But when facing the Dao Fusion deepsea nomad who wanted to escape, Jiang Chengxuan directly took action and killed him. In the end, with the support of Jiang Chengxuan and others, the Northern Sky Domain, which had been almost annihilated by the deepsea nomads, survived. Saint Extreme Yin and Saint Frozen Heavens expressed their gratitude to everyone with grateful expressions. The disciples of the Extreme Yin Sect and the Frozen Heavens Doorway were even more grateful for their life saving grace. ¡°Brother Chengxuan, if there is any need for our assistance in the future, we will definitely repay you even at the cost of our lives!¡± Saint Frozen Heavens bowed to Jiang Chengxuan and said. ¡°I dare not, dare not. Nowadays, with the chaos in the Floodgate Realm, mutual assistance among cultivators is only natural.¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied sincerely. That day, the Northern Sky Domain buried many fallen disciples, allowing their souls to rest in peace. By the time they went to reclaim the Northern Sky barrier later on, the deepsea nomad fortresses were already deserted. The crisis in the Northern Sky Domain was resolved completely with the assistance of Jiang Chengxuan and others. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s name resounded throughout the Northern Sky Domain as a result. ¡­ Meanwhile, the scene shifted to the New World, In the New World, the fierce battle between the human race and the Abyssal Demons became even more intense. Over decades of war, the territory of the abyssal clans continued to expand, while the power of the human race kept shrinking. In the New World, the figures of the Abyssal Demons could be seen everywhere. The joint defenses of various fortified places had already collapsed, and Abyssal Demons often infiltrated the human activity areas, causing numerous crises. On the surface of the New World, Abyssal Demon fortresses rose from the ground one after another, Reaching straight into the sky, with sinister black demonic qi infecting the sky, completely corrupting the land. The Abyssal Demons were far more terrifying than the other races. They followed their instinct for destruction and bloodlust, launching relentless attacks on the human race day and night. Moreover, the Abyssal Demons possessed numerous strange abilities, capable of corrupting human cultivators, Causing former loved ones to slaughter each other, resulting in unimaginable tragedies. The power of the Abyssal Demons had spread throughout this world, contaminating the very essence of this world. Because this world had never had a race of its own. Every corner of the New World was a battlefield between the human race and the Abyssal Demons, littered with corpses and nauseating piles of debris. The battle here had already entered its final stage, with the slaughter becoming even more brutal. However, the human race was not in a dominant position. They were guarding the last stronghold, perhaps only waiting for their demise. With the continuous influx of unfavorable battle reports into the rear of the Floodgate Realm, One day, Qin Shenwu and other Mahayana Daolords finally made up their minds. ¡°We can¡¯t let things continue like this.¡± In the sky of the New World, the three Mahayana Daolords of the Divine Shadow Gate, Pantheon Sect, and Haoran Sect stood side by side. From their perspective, the fortresses of the abyssal clans were like cages and syringes, sucking up the essence of the New World. If this continued, not only would the New World be completely swallowed by the Abyssal Demons, but the Floodgate Realm might also be contaminated along with it. ¡°Yes, we can¡¯t let the Abyssal Demons rampage any longer.¡± The Mahayana Daolord of the Pantheon Sect spoke. Before coming here, they had already rested for several years, adjusting all their strength to its peak, Only to launch the final battle. When Mahayana Daolords made a move, the impact was immeasurable, But the situation had reached a point where they had no choice but to take action. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± The Mahayana Daolord of the Divine Shadow Gate looked at the two and said. They nodded. Then, he reached out with a quaint palm and gently pressed it on the void. Immediately, a strange force spread out, and the rules of the world obediently avoided his hand, A pitch-black portal appeared before the three of them.. As Mahayana Daolords, having reached the Dao, they were terrifying existences, They could freely open the gates between worlds. Chapter 930 - Chapter 930: Beyond the Domain, the Great Battle of Mahayana Chapter 930: Beyond the Domain, the Great Battle of Mahayana Editor: Henyee Translations The pitch-black gateway emitted an aura from beyond the domain, extremely profound, serene, and ancient. This gate neither led to the world of Abyssal Demons nor to the Three Realms. It led to the outer regions of the Spiritual Realm. Inside, chaos ruled, filled with the chaotic energy and various peculiar powers born from the creation of the world, If one below Mahayana entered by mistake, they would fall into the cycle of reincarnation forever, Lost forever in the boundless space and time of the outer domain. But only in the outer domain could the Mahayana Daolords engage in battle. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± The Mahayana Daolord of the Pantheon Sect took the lead, stepping into the world gate and arriving in the outer world. In an instant, he felt the laws of the world turning into chaos, and disordered energy filled his senses. In the outer domain, deep and endless, countless stars illuminated the pitch-black world, incredibly dazzling. Here, they saw the existence of many small worlds, like bubbles floating in outer space. But in fact, these small worlds were infinitely distant and inaccessible, which was the strangeness of the outer domain. Here, all rules were in a chaotic state. However, the Mahayana Daolords could still control the power of the Dao in the outer domain. They were Dao itself. As Qin Shenwu and the Daolord of the Divine Shadow Gate also entered the outer domain, under the influence of the three of them, the chaotic Dao became much more stable. ¡°Let¡¯s begin, let that demon from the Abyss come out first.¡± Qin Shenwu said. The Daolords of the Divine Shadow Gate and the Pantheon Sect nodded. Then, the three of them simultaneously took out fragments filled with demonic qi and evil aura, which were remnants of the demonic fortresses. ¡°Five Elements Dao, Suppressing Demons and Opening Heaven!¡± The three Mahayana Daolords simultaneously refined the Dao on the demonic artifacts, turning them into the keys to connect to the Abyssal Demon Realm. In an instant, dark red lightning burst in front of them, and the void trembled violently in their hands. Then, they tore open a rift in the outer domain, and inside was filled with the aura of demons, This was a passage leading to the Abyssal Demon Realm. Seeing this, the Daolord of the Pantheon Sect did not hesitate and directly sent a divine light into it. Then, this Abyssal Gate suddenly expanded, and a huge black hand reached out from inside. ¡°Daolords of the Floodgate Realm? ¡°Have you finally been unable to resist?¡± With a bell-like voice, the aura belonging to the Abyssal Demons invaded from within. A terrifying red-black figure shot out from the Abyssal Gate, hundreds of feet, thousands of feet, tens of thousands of feet¡­ The true body of the Abyssal Demon Mahayana Daolord was incomparably colossal, covered with eerie evil eyes, each of which was like a black hole. Then, another Abyssal Demon Mahayana Daolord emerged from the Abyssal Gate, its body resembling wriggling black worms, eyeless and mouthless. They were the most evil and terrifying existences among the demons, and the worlds devoured by them were countless. The blow of the Mahayana Daolord of the Pantheon Sect was a challenge to them, and they had indeed come as they wished. ¡°Don¡¯t you find it boring just watching your subordinates fight? Why not have a battle between Daolords and end the war in the New World directly?¡± The Daolord of the Pantheon Sect said. Then, Qin Shenwu suddenly made a move, waving his arm, and a five-colored giant hand with a covering-the-sky momentum pressed down towards the demons. This Five Elements Hand was just an ordinary move, but it was as terrifying as reincarnation. Under this move, countless stars and meteorites shattered, and the void cracked! ¡°Tsk tsk tsk.¡± The Mahayana Daolord of the Abyssal Demons no longer hesitated. A hundred eyes on his body opened simultaneously, and terrifying demonic qi filled the universe. In an instant, the battle at the level of Mahayana Daolords erupted in the outer domain. The power of the Dao trembled the void, capable of plucking stars with a single hand and smashing through the abandoned world barriers with a palm strike. The aftermath of their clashes was enough to cause tremendous changes in the strange rules of the outer domain. Under their influence, countless unfortunate small worlds and planets were directly affected, splitting, burning, or experiencing cosmic anomalies. The clashes between the Mahayana Daolords were straightforward and without any fancy move. Their attacks carried the complete power of the Dao, traversing the void to obliterate their targets. The Mahayana Daolord of the Pantheon Sect summoned his Dharma Form, a thousand-foot tall golden giant emerged, radiating divine light. He transformed into a thousand arms and bombarded the Mahayana Daolord of the Abyssal Demons in turn. The Mahayana Daolord of the Divine Shadow Gate unveiled his Arcane Celestial Treasure.¡ªthe Void Piercer, capable of instantaneously traversing millions of miles of the void to strike at enemies, and effortlessly slicing open the fabric of outer space, creating a terrifying black hole. Under the collective suppression of three, the previously turbulent abyssal passage was shattered, leaving this piece of extramundane land completely nullified, scattered with floating fragments of stars and cracks in the void. ¡°Cackle cackle cackle¡­¡± Yet, faced with such a scene, the two Mahayana Daolords from the abyss showed not a hint of panic. They simultaneously unleashed astonishing demonic power; one, with a hundred eyes opening simultaneously, emitted bizarre purple demonic light in all directions, like the explosion of a new star, incredibly formidable. The other abyssal Daolord¡¯s body sprouted massive black worms that burrowed madly into the void, and soon, countless demonic worms emerged in this extramundane space, turning it into a nest of vermin. The strike from these two was extraordinarily eerie, unaffected by the outer domain, covering a vast area with brutal force. Instantly, countless minor worlds were hit by their attack, then began to obliterate and collapse! The clashes of the Daolords in the void were always catastrophic. Had they been in the Floodgate Realm or any other world at this moment, those worlds might already have been destroyed by them. ¡°Demonic deviants! Die!¡± With a point of his right hand, a Mahayana Daolord from the Pantheon Sect brought forth a golden token, engraved with the likenesses of numerous deities and containing some of their divine powers. This was one of the Pantheon Sect¡¯s sect-defining arcane celestial treasures, the Hundred Divine Orders. The moment this arcane celestial treasure was unveiled, countless terrifying divine weapon phantasms interwoven with the power of rules shot forth, instantly locking onto all wormholes in the void. Under the surge of divine power, all demonic worms were obliterated. This attack immediately caused a backlash against the abyssal Daolord, his face without eyes or mouth instantly twisting viciously. ¡°Hundred-Eyed Abyss!¡± At this moment, the Hundred-Eyed Demonic Daolord also made a fierce move, with countless demonic eyes bursting forth from his body and escaping into the void. Then, eyes began to grow out from the void, encircling the three human Daolords. In the world formed by the demonic eyes, the three were instantly trapped in a deep abyss filled with demonic qi, where everything turned into demonic eyes, attacking them with endless, evil power. Even the primordial spirits of the Daolords were being eroded under the horrifying spectacle of the abyssal world. Countless demonic eyes blinked simultaneously, their bizarre eroding power radiating towards them like radiation. Chapter 931 - Chapter 931: Colluding with Demonic Forces, The Conspiracies of the Three Realms Chapter 931: Colluding with Demonic Forces, The Conspiracies of the Three Realms Editor: Henyee Translations The demonic eyes flickered as if the entire world was blinking, imbued with an eerie essence. Even the three great Mahayana Daolords, within the abyssal world of demonic eyes, felt the rules of the Dao being eroded, as if the heavens and earth were being overturned.<Ƭ¶Î 83290 ?> The Hundred-Eyed Demonic Daolord of the abyss, who had devoured countless worlds, wielded rules of power that were both bizarre and supreme. This was the most terrifying aspect of the abyssal demons, defying the conventional measures of cultivators. ¡°Think the power of abyssal demons is invincible?¡± At that moment, Qin Shenwu manifested the Five Elements Dao rules around him, conjuring a supremely real mini-world out of thin air. This small world enveloped everyone within it, instantly shielding them from the effects of the demonic eyes. The Hundred-Eyed Demonic Daolord¡¯s gaze turned hostile, ready to strike again. But Qin Shenwu waved his hands, causing the mini-world of the Five Elements to suddenly expand. Under his control, the forces of the Five Elements merged and interacted, culminating in a violent explosion that burst forth like a supernova. This terrifying force directly shattered the abyss of demonic eyes, sending the two abyssal demonic Daolords reeling back hundreds of miles from the blast. Qin Shenwu, wielding the Mahayana power of the Five Elements Dao rules, simulated the birth and destruction of a world, terrifying in its intensity. The three broke free from the abyss of demonic eyes and seized the opportunity to launch their arcane celestial treasures at the abyssal Daolords, gaining a slight advantage in these exchanges. However, just then, a terrifying wave of energy surged from behind them. The three Daolords were shocked. Could there be another Daolord from the abyssal demons? In the next moment, a fearsome power, worthy of a Daolord, attacked from behind. The void rippled like waves, showcasing the formidable strength of this strike. Forced to abandon their killing move, Qin Shenwu and the others dodged the attack and turned to face the newcomers. ¡°So it¡¯s you, the Mahayana Daolords of the Three Realms? Do you truly intend to collude with the abyssal demons?¡± The Daolord of the Divine Shadow Gate harshly rebuked the arrivals. A serpent as vast as the stars, a giant clad in bizarre purple scales, and an eldarian elder who was elusive, blending in and out of the void as if one with it, were the Mahayana Daolords from the Tianyao, Changhai, and Tianling Realms. ¡°What a joke. It¡¯s clear that your Floodgate Realm pushed your luck, greedily attempting to monopolize the New World, and thus you deserved your fate,¡± declared the Daolord of the Sky-devouring Serpent Clan. They had anticipated that the Daolords of the Floodgate Realm might harbor intentions for a battle with them beforehand. Should a clash of Mahayana Daolords occur, the battlefield would inevitably be set in an outer domain. This siege had been anticipated by the Daolords of the three foreign races. After all, the endless dragging and chaotic warfare with the Floodgate Realm was becoming unbearable for their three realms. Now, leveraging the power of the abyssal demon Daolords, was their final step in dismantling the Floodgate Realm. ¡°What the truth is, you foreign races know best. Colluding with abyssal demons, you¡¯re playing with fire!¡± Qin Shenwu stepped forward, rebuking the demon beast Daolord. ¡°Cackle cackle, the truth doesn¡¯t matter. Today, you all will die here, and the Floodgate Realm will be ours!¡± But behind him, the two abyssal demon Daolords had quietly encircled them, laughing cruelly. The arrival of the three realms didn¡¯t surprise them. The melee had already demonstrated the strength of the Floodgate Realm¡¯s Daolords. If they could now seize victory through schemes, they naturally wouldn¡¯t mind. ¡°Enough talk, humans, it¡¯s time for you to die!¡± roared the Daolord of the deepsea nomads, summoning a trident and swinging it fiercely towards them. Instantly, the space fluctuated, and invisible waves surged through the void. This was the deepsea nomads¡¯ arcane celestial treasure, the Trident of the Abyssal Sea, capable of turning anything into a liquid-like existence. At this moment, space folded upon itself, sweeping away with terrifying force. Qin Shenwu snorted coldly, the light of the Five Elements appearing behind him one by one, as a massive column of five-colored light blasted out. Boom! Boom! Their collision in the outer domain exploded a vast area of the void, stirring up a storm. In an instant, all Daolords hesitated no longer, unleashing the power of their Dao rules, launching into action! The terrifying momentum filled the outer domain, with the force of Dao rules rising everywhere, stirring countless stars. The Mahayana Daolord of the Pantheon Sect summoned the Hundred Divine Orders, calling forth dozens of deity phantoms imbued with the rules of Dao, wielding divine weapons to strike at the Daolords of the deepsea nomads and demon beasts. The Daolord of the Divine Shadow Gate fully activated the power of the Void Piercer, perfectly melding into the void for a fierce battle within the perilous domain of void energy. Meanwhile, Qin Shenwu manifested the full might of the Five Elements Dao, expanding the world of the Five Elements. Various Dao rules transformed into avatars, becoming massive representations of the red, yellow, brown, green, and blue aspects of the Five Elements. Each represented a force of the Five Elements, embodying destruction, defense, vitality, and other derived rules of the Five Elements. Coordinating with Qin Shenwu, the avatars of the Five Elements charged at the two abyssal Daolords, engaging in a chaotic melee. Their exquisite teamwork allowed them to face two opponents without falling into disadvantage. The two abyssal Daolords, caught between the attacks of the Five Elements avatars, writhed as their flesh pulsed and demonic qi surged, manifesting the abyssal Dao rules. From within, all manners of demons and ghosts emerged, dancing wildly in a demonic frenzy. The grand battle among the three Mahayana Daolords resembled a war between two worlds, immensely magnificent and shocking. On the other side of the battlefield, the Daolords of the deepsea nomads and demon beasts revealed their true forms to jointly attack the Daolord of the Pantheon Sect. Their inherent power was so vast that a single strike could crush stars. The Daolord of the Sky-devouring Serpent Clan deployed his lifeblood divine power, his mouth seemingly containing a universe, swallowing the divine weapon avatars summoned by the Daolord of the Pantheon Sect without any backlash. The Daolord of the deepsea nomads continuously shook the void, stirring the outer domain and creating an invisible vortex. Countless meteorites and stars were drawn in, merging into a terrifying compressed celestial body, directly crushing down. This strike, layered with the rules of spatial dimensions, left the Daolord of the Pantheon Sect with no escape. He had to manifest his true form, a thousand giant hands clenching into fists, to directly confront the terrifying star hurtling towards him. Rumble! Rumble! Tremendous power erupted in the outer domain as the Daolord of the Pantheon Sect¡¯s Dharma Form battered the star, causing a horrific explosion that tore vast swathes of the void asunder, with lightning and fire bursting between the fists. However, the power of the Daolord of the deepsea nomads ultimately proved stronger, and the Dharma Form of the Daolord of the Pantheon Sect was the first to collapse. Facing two opponents was ultimately too strenuous. After all, the enemies were also Daolords, the pinnacle of existence in the spiritual realm. The sudden assault by the Daolords of the three realms still brought a terrifying crisis to the Floodgate Realm. Chapter 932 - Chapter 932: Ancestor of the Human Race, The Situation Reversed Chapter 932: Ancestor of the Human Race, The Situation Reversed Editor: Henyee Translations As the battle of the Mahayana Daolords intensified, Qin Shenwu and his companions found themselves increasingly hard-pressed. They had pushed the rules of the Dao to their limits, and each clash released energy waves potent enough to destroy or give birth to a minor world. The once void and profound outer domain was now dominated by various Dao rules, resembling star rivers tearing through the deep sky. The Daolords seemed to be battling at the very edge of the universe, grinding even the Dao itself to nothingness. ¡°Cackle cackle, what Five Elements incarnations, all shall become my nourishment!¡± The Hundred-Eyed Abyssal Daolord and another abyssal Daolord had nearly shattered Qin Shenwu¡¯s Five Elements avatars. In their assault, they pounced onto the Five Elements avatars, their flesh swelling and forming a layer of fleshly garment that tightly wrapped around the avatars. After a series of bizarre twists and contractions, they devoured the Dao rules of the Five Elements, emerging from within the avatars and turning them into a heap of dead matter. The ability of the Mahayana abyssal demons could even erode and devour Dao rules. Thus, the two abyssal Daolords, following the same method in their exchanges, devoured all of Qin Shenwu¡¯s Five Element avatars, putting him at a sudden disadvantage against two opponents. Meanwhile, in the void battlefield, the Daolord of the Divine Shadow Gate was engaged in combat with the Daolord of the eldars. They maneuvered through the void, each move fraught with deadly peril, fighting solely on their understanding of Dao rules and mastery of the void. Clearly, it was difficult to determine a victor in their evenly matched and tense battle. At the same time, the Daolord of the Pantheon Sect quickly faced a counterattack from the Daolords of the demon beasts and deepsea nomads. On one side was the brutally fierce Daolord of the deepsea nomads, and on the other was the ancient and powerful Daolord of the Sky-devouring Serpent Clan. Together, these two made it exceedingly difficult for the seasoned Daolord of the Pantheon Sect to fend off their attacks. The demon beast Daolord wielded the devouring power to its peak, capable of making everything intangible, even grinding time and space to achieve terrifying speeds. The massive Sky-devouring Serpent danced wildly, devouring the rule forces unfolded by the Daolord of the Pantheon Sect. Under such suppression, his power was reduced by at least a fifth. The Daolord of the deepsea nomads wielded the Trident of the Abyssal Sea to transform the outer domain into a dark ocean, stirring up storms with his movements and overturning heaven and earth. ¡°You cannot escape. I¡¯ll give you one more chance, submit to us, and you might live,¡± the Daolord of the Sky-devouring Serpent Clan said while suppressing the Daolord of the Pantheon Sect, attempting to tempt him. However, it was clear that sparing the Daolord of the Floodgate Realm was not really an option. Only with the death of these top beings could they truly rule the Floodgate Realm with peace of mind, even potentially turning against the abyssal demons later. ¡°A Mahayana Daolord, yet so naive. Do you truly think you¡¯ve already won?¡± retorted the Daolord of the Pantheon Sect sarcastically. ¡°Oh? You think you three still have a way out today? Today, if you¡­¡± The Daolord of the demon beasts was about to scoff but suddenly stopped his speech. Because, suddenly, a terrifying presence appeared deep in the void. At that instant, both the abyssal demons and the Daolords of the three realms furrowed their brows. could it be? A terrifying force sliced through the void, and a massive World Gate suddenly swung open. From within emerged a towering figure, whose formidable aura instantly enveloped everything. ¡°Ha ha ha, demon beasts, deepsea nomads, abyssal demons, today marks your end!¡± Rays of dawn pierced through the World Gate, illuminating the newcomer. Behind the two elderly figures, immensely majestic Dharma Forms trailed, their presence astonishingly rushing towards the battlefield. ¡°Did you think, abyssal demons, foreign races, that only you knew the art of scheming?¡± With the powerful aura drawing near, the Daolord of the Pantheon Sect couldn¡¯t help but burst into laughter. It turned out that before they initiated this grand battle of the Mahayana, they had already prepared a contingency plan. These two Mahayana Daolords were actually the hidden powerhouses of the Floodgate Realm. They were ancient beings within the realm, unable to ascend to Immortal Realm for certain reasons, thus choosing to seal themselves away, waiting for a time of great calamity or a turning point for the Floodgate Realm. With the appearance of these two new Mahayana Daolords, the countenances of the abyssal demons and the Daolords of the three foreign races turned solemn. These two human Mahayana Daolords exuded an aura far more profound and terrifying than the others, carrying with them an air not of this spiritual realm. ¡°Ancestor Limitless, Ancestor Heavenlight!¡± Qin Shenwu and the others momentarily withdrew from the battlefield, saluting the two elders from afar. The elders nodded, then turned their gaze towards the abyssal demons and the Daolords of the foreign races on the battlefield. They were once invincible beings of countless generations past, unable to ascend due to cultivation issues, hence remaining until this era. Such secrets were only privy to beings at the Daolord level of the Floodgate Realm, who had to address these two as ancestors. This respect was not just due to their seniority but also their terrifying power. They were the true pinnacle of Mahayana, even bordering on the existence of half-immortals. ¡°How is this possible, such beings should have ascended to the Immortal Realm long ago!¡± roared the Hundred-Eyed Demonic Daolord, incredulous. As someone who had seen thousands of worlds, he could tell that the two elders were extraordinary. ¡°Hmph, our ascension may very well hinge on the likes of your lives! You demons, today you shall meet your end!¡± declared the one known as Ancestor Limitless. His cultivation of the Limitless Dao was incredibly dominant, marred only by a single flaw ¨C the difficulty of achieving immortality. This path of Dao demanded exceptionally unique talents, which Ancestor Limitless did not naturally possess. Despite cultivating forcefully with his prodigious aptitude, the threshold to immortality remained insurmountable for him. Thus, he sealed himself away for tens of thousands of years, waiting for the right moment. For beings like him, the best path to ascension was arguably through accruing merit by achieving great deeds. Slaying the abyssal demons today might indeed offer him a glimmer of hope for ascension. ¡°And as for you, foreign races, your ancestors once submitted to our Floodgate Realm. Are you now seeking to defy us?¡± Ancestor Heavenlight also slowly spoke, unveiling ancient secrets. Once, the Floodgate Realm was the sole powerhouse among the four realms, suppressing the others. It was only after the rise of these realms and the ascension of human powerhouses that they found an opportunity to surge in strength. At these words, the Daolord of the Sky-devouring Serpent Clan¡¯s face turned ashen. As the leader of the oldest clan within the Tianyao Realm, he was privy to these ancient secrets. However, the Daolords of the Changhai Realm and Tianling Realm were filled with confusion. It was only upon seeing the demon beast Daolord¡¯s expression that they became aware of such ancient secrets for the first time. Chapter 933 - Chapter 933: Trump Card, Immortal Treasure Appears! Chapter 933: Trump Card, Immortal Treasure Appears! Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Silence! That was merely your human race taking advantage of others¡¯ misfortune. Today, by slaying you all, the human race will no longer have a day to rise again!¡± roared the Daolord of the Sky-devouring Serpent Clan in fury. Ancestor Limitless and Ancestor Heavenlight showed no fear, unleashing their own powers of Dao rules. ¡°Let¡¯s see if you possess the strength to back up those words.¡± They had remained hidden for the human race, serving as the final secret weapon. Awakened today, their purpose was to decisively settle the conflict with the abyssal demons and the Daolords of the three realms in this battle. Instantly, the two great ancestors made their move, their terrifying power erupting, shaking the cosmos. Behind Ancestor Limitless manifested the Dao of Limitlessness, his rule power dominantly present as he summoned a sword in his hand, his intrinsic arcane celestial treasure¡ªthe Limitless Supreme Sword. With the sword¡¯s appearance, the surrounding void instantly thinned, as fragile as paper. A gentle swing from him brought forth a vision of the starry river, his terrifying Dharmic power transforming into a dragon, striking towards the two demonic Daolords. This attack fiercely initiated the battle, with each participant manifesting their divine powers. The two abyssal Daolords, their recently devoured energy slashed away by Ancestor Limitless¡¯s sword, were enraged beyond measure. They transformed into shapeless monsters and furiously attacked. Like two demonic stars bristling with fleshly tendrils, they surrounded Ancestor Limitless, their demonic qi soaring as they engulfed him. ¡°Foreign races, let me teach you some manners!¡± Ancestor Heavenlight also reprimanded as he made his move. Instead of confronting the abyssal demons, he summoned his arcane celestial treasure, the Great Sun Staff, and pointed it towards the demon beast Daolord. Instantly, an infinite storm of Dharmic power bombarded forward. The demon beast Daolord instantly coiled like a dragon, and a barrier-like shield rose around him to neutralize the attack. Each of his scales, refined and consecrated, could be considered a defensive artifact. ¡°Old Daoist, I¡¯ll see if your strength is as great as your arrogance!¡± In a state of fury, his Dao rules manifested, instantly appearing before Ancestor Heavenlight. With a fierce swipe of his massive tail, carrying the force of stars, he pressed down. Rumble! As the two engaged, a massive storm of energy erupted, causing countless stars to fall in the process. At this moment, even within the Floodgate Realm and the three realms, countless beings were shocked. Although they could not see the clash of the Mahayana Daolords, the stars falling from the sky, imbued with formidable Dao power, felt like the end of the world. Qin Shenwu, the Daolord of the Pantheon Sect, and the Daolord of the Divine Shadow Gate no longer held back, attacking with full force. They evolved the power of Dao rules to its pinnacle, where creations perish and the void becomes but a shadow, with divine weapons descending from the heavens towards their foes. The tide of the battlefield had completely turned, with the human race Daolords overwhelming the abyssal and foreign Daolords. Especially Ancestor Limitless and Ancestor Heavenlight, although they had not reached the realm of immortality, their comprehension of Dao rules and techniques surpassed all present as beings of ancient power. Under their assault, the Hundred-Eyed Abyssal Daolord and the Daolord of the Sky-devouring Serpent Clan were in a dire state, utterly unable to break free from their suppression. Even Qin Shenwu, the Daolord of the Pantheon Sect, and the Daolord of the Divine Shadow Gate were dominating their opponents in the clash. The fierce battle resembled a war of creation deities, with numerous worlds being born and destroyed in its wake. The aftermath of the fight was uncontrollable, and many cultivators across various worlds sensed the terrifying battle occurring in the outer domain. A clash between Mahayana Daolords in the spiritual realm is a rarity seen once in ten million years. The power of these top beings, even across the infinite void, instilled fear in countless hearts. Many worlds experienced anomalies in their orbits due to this battle, showcasing the consequences of Mahayana Daolords fighting with all their might. Ancestor Limitless held the Limitless Supreme Sword, wielding it like rain to sever dozens of the Hundred-Eyed Demonic Daolord¡¯s demonic eyes in an instant. Ancestor Heavenlight¡¯s Great Sun Staff conjured a giant sun, bursting the Sky-devouring Serpent Clan Daolord¡¯s devouring domain. The Hundred-Eyed Demonic Daolord let out a sharp demonic cry, while the Sky-devouring Serpent Clan Daolord was scorched by the divine sunfire, burning countless scales in a grievous state. Yet, this alone was not enough to slay them. A clash between Mahayana Daolords, unless overwhelmed by sheer numbers or due to foolish acts, is incredibly difficult to result in the death of an opponent. After all, a Mahayana Daolord is akin to the Dao itself; unless the Dao perishes, they do not die. Seeing this, the two human race ancestors furrowed their brows in urgency. If they could not fully capitalize on this rare opportunity and achieve a decisive victory, it would be even harder to overcome their enemies when they came back again prepared. ¡°Cackle cackle, you old fools, do you really think you can kill us? The abyssal demons will surely repay you heavily in the future.¡± Sensing that the human race ancestors were unable to slay them, the Hundred-Eyed Demonic Daolord spoke with a sinister laugh, dissipating the anger in his heart. But in the next moment, under the astonished gaze of the abyssal demons and the Daolords of the three realms, Ancestor Limitless and Ancestor Heavenlight suddenly unveiled a miraculously terrifying object. From their body, they each produced a treasure resembling a gourd split in half, radiating mists of colorful auroras. The emergence of this halved gourd unleashed an ancient, supreme aura, cleansing the deep darkness of the outer domain, making it incredibly luminous in an instant. This aura did not belong to this world; it was unmistakably the legendary light of ascension! In that moment, everyone present was stunned, rooted to the spot. The treasures the human race ancestors had unveiled were actually immortal treasures! These were existences that transcended arcane celestial treasures, truly detached from this world¡¯s possessions. While arcane celestial treasures were already entities that the spiritual realm might not encounter, the immortal treasures mentioned in legends were peerless treasures rarely seen across the vast cosmos. Merely the aura emanating from the immortal treasure was enough to suppress and shake the manifested rules of the great Mahayana beings. ¡°Immortal treasure, the Alchemy Gourd, activate!¡± Under the command of Ancestor Limitless and Ancestor Heavenlight, the two halves of the gourd began to slowly merge. In an instant, boundless celestial light filled this part of the outer domain. The Mahayana Daolords felt their bodies becoming uncontrollable, their Dao rules retracting back into themselves. Such was the terrifying power of an immortal treasure. Its mere appearance carried the potential for destruction. The reason Ancestor Limitless and Ancestor Heavenlight each held a half of the immortal treasure wasn¡¯t due to dividing it between them but because they dared not possess a complete one. The power of a full immortal treasure was not something anyone below an immortal could wield. Should any of them carry a complete treasure, it might very well result in being consumed by its power, eventually becoming part of it! With the immortal treasure unveiled, both the abyssal demons and the Daolords of the foreign races felt their lives flickering like candles in the wind. Chapter 934 - Chapter 934: Immortal Treasure Slaying Demons, Complete Counterattack Begins! Chapter 934: Immortal Treasure Slaying Demons, Complete Counterattack Begins! Editor: Henyee Translations As the celestial aura of the Immortals continued to spread, the Alchemy Gourd finally merged into one, releasing an ancient and supreme power that even made Ancestor Limitless and Ancestor Heavenlight¡¯s faces flush. Despite their cultivation levels, activating an immortal treasure was still no small feat. However, under their meticulous control, the Alchemy Gourd finally began to prepare its attack. The terrifying aura of impending doom spread instantly, causing even bystanders like Qin Shenwu and the others to involuntarily hold their breaths. The two abyssal Daolords and the Daolords of the three realms felt an overwhelming terror approaching. The power of the immortal treasure locked onto them, and in that moment, they were struck with the urge to flee. Such power could erase even the Dao itself. In an instant, all five Mahayana Daolords manifested their full strength of Dao rules and fled without looking back, traversing thousands of miles of the void in the blink of an eye. Yet, no matter how far they fled, an omnipresent force continued to lock onto them, the supreme rules still suppressing their power. Deep within their consciousness, they seemed to see an Immortal holding the Alchemy Gourd, staring directly at them. By then, the Alchemy Gourd was shrouded in dense celestial light, evolving images of cosmic creation and destruction beyond the comprehension of the Mahayana Daolords, dazzling everyone. ¡°Explode!¡± Finally unable to withstand the pressure, the Hundred-Eyed Demonic Daolord shouted, resorting to his last resort. All his eyes shot out, then exploded into a blood mist, which then reformed into countless replicas of himself. It was as if countless mirrors were reflecting him, creating infinite images. This was his technique of burning his essence, ¡°Hundred Demons Confusion,¡± where every avatar released was almost indistinguishable from his true body, and he could switch his true body into any of the illusions at any time. With this technique, even if faced with ten Mahayana Daolords, he could still escape. At this moment, the Alchemy Gourd¡¯s condensed immortal qi finally erupted, sending out five brilliantly colored beams of immortal light that instantly pierced through the void. The immortal light, carrying the highest Dao rules, forced everything in its path to yield. In the blink of an eye, this formidable attack reached all the enemies. Such immense force left these Mahayana Daolords without the will to resist. The first to be overtaken by the immortal light from the Alchemy Gourd was an abyssal Daolord without eyes or mouth. Upon the immortal light¡¯s arrival, he emitted a strange, shrill scream as if thousands of beasts were howling together. Then, his body, comprised of countless black worms, burst apart into many rays of black light that drilled into the void. However, as the colorful immortal light suddenly intensified, illuminating the void, something bizarre occurred. Under the illumination of the immortal light, time seemed to flow backward as the countless worms were sucked back, reconstituting the abyssal Daolord¡¯s body. Then, the immortal light seamlessly passed through him, leaving a large hole in his body where the immortal light burned at the edges, expanding until he was completely incinerated! An abyssal Mahayana Daolord thus fell, becoming the first casualty of this battle. Almost simultaneously, a similar fate befell the Hundred-Eyed Demonic Daolord. No matter how he shifted among his avatars, under the illumination of the immortal light, there was nowhere to hide. ¡°No! No, I don¡¯t want to die!¡± He roared in despair, transforming into a gigantic demonic eye that shot out a terrifying beam of demonic qi, creating a vast chasm in the void itself. Yet, upon contact with the immortal light, this beam of demonic qi was directly dissolved and destroyed. The gap in the levels of power was insurmountable, not something that could be bridged by a mere outburst. As the immortal light from the Alchemy Gourd demolished all demonic qi and finally pierced through the Hundred-Eyed Demonic Daolord¡¯s body, the dying wail of the eyeless and mouthless abyssal Daolord reached his ears. Then, under the scorching immortal light, the Hundred-Eyed Demonic Daolord, too, unwillingly turned to ash. Such was the power of an immortal treasure, transcending all the rules of this world. With just one strike, it instantaneously eradicated two abyssal Mahayana Daolords. This was also related to their abilities being specifically countered by the Alchemy Gourd. The deceptive and domineering powers of these two abyssal demons, highly effective under normal circumstances, were rendered utterly useless before the transcendent power of immortal light. Under the rule of the supreme immortal light, all deception and evil were exposed and ultimately annihilated. The three foreign Mahayana Daolords, while the immortal light targeted the abyssal demons, found a sliver of survival in their desperate situation. They detonated all the treasures on their persons to exhaust the energy of the immortal light and barely preserve their lives. By then, they dared not harbor any rebellious thoughts, only managing to drag their severely damaged bodies and Primordial Spirits, fleeing towards their respective realms with all their might. However, at this moment, Ancestor Limitless and Ancestor Heavenlight, along with Qin Shenwu and the others, were already in hot pursuit. The activation of the Alchemy Gourd had reached their limit, but they managed to catch up to the fleeing lights of the three foreign Mahayana Daolords, launching attacks simultaneously. The opportunity to strike at these Daolords was immensely satisfying. The invasion and the casualties inflicted upon the Floodgate Realm by the three realms were all to be avenged today. Fleeing in front of the Daolord of the Pantheon Sect was the great Daolord of the deepsea nomads, now so battered that not a single purple scale could be found on him, resembling a creature stripped of its fur. The Daolord of the Pantheon Sect immediately summoned his golden Dharmic form, unleashing thousands of massive palm strikes. The deepsea nomad Daolord could only dodge in a wretched state, hit repeatedly and further mutilated, with even half of his fins broken. He endured the humiliation and focused solely on escape, abandoning his previous arrogance. He knew stopping would spell his death. This was the mindset of the foreign Daolords at this moment. If one became the slowest, death was certain. Qin Shenwu and the others bombarded the fleeing Daolords without mercy, none daring to retaliate. Even the demon beast Daolord¡¯s snake tail was severely chopped off, falling through the void, and the eldarian Daolord lost an arm. They were all gravely injured, clinging to life by sheer will alone. Ultimately, after the suppression of the immortal treasure was lifted, the three great foreign Daolords managed to escape back to their worlds. The pursuers dared not follow too deep into foreign territories. However, they sent a message directly through the realms to the Floodgate Realm. ¡°The foreign Daolords have been defeated, begin the full counterattack!¡± Chapter 935 - Chapter 935: System Mission from the Counterattack Chapter 935: System Mission from the Counterattack Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°The foreign Daolords have been defeated, begin the full counterattack!¡± The words of the Mahayana Daolords, cutting through the barriers of the realms, reached every corner of the Floodgate Realm. This shocking decree, with its undeniable momentum, sent tremors through countless hearts. Such news stirred a massive wave of discussion within the four realms, leaving billions of beings doubting their own ears. The great Daolords of the demon beast, deepsea nomad, and eldars were defeated? Countless members of the foreign races were terrified, and the armies engaged in fierce battles against the Floodgate Realm at the realm barriers were instantly thrown into disarray, their hearts filled with fear. To cultivators, Mahayana Daolords are the supreme beings, the true masters of a realm, and the pinnacle of the path of cultivation. They are seen as invincible, omnipotent entities. How could they possibly be defeated? But the words of the three great Daolords spread throughout the four realms, carrying a terrifying momentum. This was indeed a decree from a Daolord, and there was no reason for a Daolord to deceive. The four realms fell silent, no one daring to make a move. They all awaited a response from the foreign Daolords. However, there was no response. Faced with the provocation of the Floodgate Realm¡¯s Daolords, the Daolords of the three realms did not appear. And this, in itself, was their response. The great Daolords of the demon beast, deepsea nomad, and eldars had indeed been defeated by the Daolords of the Floodgate Realm! This meant that the ultimate deterrent of the three realms had been nullified, and the Floodgate Realm now stood on an invincible footing. Regardless of the situation outside, the Mahayana Daolords had made their move, and the outcome had been decided. With the victory of the Floodgate Realm¡¯s Daolords, it meant that the tide of war had completely turned. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and others were still in the Northern Sky Domain, helping the Extremely Yin Sect and the Frozen Heavens Doorway to tidy up the battlefield. The decree of the Mahayana Daolords left everyone stunned. ¡°Is this true?¡± asked Saint Frozen Heaven in astonishment. Just moments ago, the Northern Sky Domain was on the verge of annihilation. Now, they were told that the war had shifted to a comprehensive victory and counterattack, which was astonishing news. ¡°I think it must be true,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said after a brief pause. Jiang Chengxuan had faintly sensed the terrifying power of the Mahayana Daolords¡¯ battle in the outer domain. His intuition, honed by the Heavenly Calculation Technique, felt like a great terror loomed overhead, threatening imminent destruction. Now, with the Daolords of the Floodgate Realm emerging victorious, he knew the truth of their triumph. The battle of Daolords could decide everything. Imagining this, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s blood boiled with fervor. One day, he too aspired to stand at the pinnacle of the universe, controlling the fate of worlds. ¡°Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s invade the foreign realms, and avenge our fallen comrades!¡± Without any hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan led his forces on a counteroffensive. For the first time, they ventured into an other-realm, the territory of the deepsea nomads, the Changhai Realm. The realm was dominated by the powerful and tumultuous Dao of Water, with the ocean constituting its entirety. Jiang Chengxuan, alongside several Dao Integration Saints, traversed the Changhai Realm, immediately encountering their previous adversaries. Saint Furious Wave and Saint Stormwave, along with the army of deepsea nomads they led. Clearly, they hadn¡¯t expected Jiang Chengxuan to launch an invasion of the Changhai Realm so swiftly and without hesitation. The silence from the deepsea nomad Daolords had already instilled immense fear in the hearts of deepsea nomads. ¡°Attack! Counterattack into the other realms, exterminate the foreign beings!¡± With a wave of his right hand, Jiang Chengxuan summoned the Golden Void Sword amidst golden light, launching a direct assault. Instantly, Shen Ruyan, Saint Extreme Yin, Saint Frozen Heavens, and others unveiled their trump cards and charged at the enemy. Shen Ruyan wielded the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer, with lightning filling the sky, transforming into a river of thunder and lightning. Saint Extreme Yin commanded the Nine Mystical Ice Rings, emitting nine arcs of light mixed with ice and snow. Saint Frozen Heavens brandished the Ice Dragon Flag, from which a giant ice dragon emerged, spewing dragon breath and slashing at foes with its claws. Their thunderous assault caught the deepsea nomads¡¯ Dao Integration Saints off guard. Rumble! A massive explosion created a huge crater in the ocean, with lightning scattering in all directions. With everyone¡¯s trump cards revealed, just one exchange resulted in significant gains. The deepsea nomads¡¯ army suffered a thousand casualties, and two of their Dao Integration Saints were gravely injured. ¡°Damn these humans, too audacious!¡± The deepsea nomads¡¯ leading Dao Mastery Saint was furious. The first battle of the Floodgate Realm¡¯s counterattack was thus ignited. Despite having the geographical advantage of the Changhai Realm, the cultivators of the deepsea nomads were too worried to fully commit themselves, given the news of their realm¡¯s great Daolords¡¯ defeat. They felt as if a divine sword of execution hung over their heads, ready to bring down death at any moment. With the Daolords of the Floodgate Realm intimidating from the outer domain, no one dared to lead the charge. Yet, failing to act would also mean being slain by the Floodgate Realm¡¯s cultivators. Saint Furious Wave and Saint Stormwave clashed with Jiang Chengxuan and his allies, already at a disadvantage in terms of morale. One wielded a giant bone spike, and the other a heavy crescent shovel, stirring the Changhai Realm with their rules in motion. Jiang Chengxuan and Saint Extreme Yin, leading their forces, engaged in a chaotic battle that shook the heavens and the earth. This battle was a decisive fight, with Jiang Chengxuan and his allies resolved to eliminate their enemies, offering no chance for the deepsea nomads¡¯ Saints to escape. Taking the initiative in the battle, Saint Frozen Heavens and Saint Extreme Yin seized control of the battlefield, encircling the deepsea nomads¡¯ Dao Integration Saints. In the chaotic mix of Dao Integration combat, rules materialized, and various colossal Dharmic forms bombarded each other, with celestial treasures clashing in fierce combat. Jiang Chengxuan evolved the Dao of the Five Elements to its peak, controlling the birth and destruction of miniature worlds, suppressing this area with the highest rules. His Golden Void Sword traversed the void with unmatched dominance, catching the deepsea nomads¡¯ Dao Integration Saints off guard. ¡°Nine Rings Chain, Extreme Mystic Light!¡± Saint Extreme Yin, at the realm of Dao Mastery, unleashed tremendous power in this battle. Previously besieged and ambushed by the deepsea nomads, nearly facing death, he had harbored a deep resentment. Now, with his injuries healed and the Floodgate Realm¡¯s momentum soaring against the dispirited deepsea nomads, he frenziedly activated Dao rules, displaying extraordinary strength. Under such circumstances, the deepsea nomads¡¯ Dao Integration cultivators quickly suffered casualties, with several falling in battle. Jiang Chengxuan and Saint Extreme Yin unleashed astonishing power, directly slaying multiple Dao Integration Saints of the deepsea nomads. As the battle intensified, the morale of the deepsea nomads¡¯ leading Saint plummeted with each passing moment. Amidst the fierce battle, a voice from the system suddenly echoed in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. [Ding.] [System Mission Issued. Crush the enemy and achieve the feat of slaying ten Dao Integration Saints.] Hearing this system prompt, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s fighting spirit soared even higher. Without any hesitation, he unleashed his terrifying power of Dao rules across the void, rivaling those at the Dao Mastery realm. ¡°Cloud Piercer, Five Elements Annihilation Light!¡± Jiang Chengxuan deployed two major divine powers, launching an instantaneous assault on the enemy Dao Integration cultivators. Chapter 936 - Chapter 936: Killing the Six Dao Integration Saints of the Deepsea Nomads Chapter 936: Killing the Six Dao Integration Saints of the Deepsea Nomads Editor: Henyee Translations With Cloud Piercer silently piercing through the enemy¡¯s Primordial Spirit, the deepsea nomad Dao Integration Saint immediately felt excruciating pain at the Primordial Spirit level. The next moment, the Five Elements Annihilation Radiance, trailing blue, red, yellow, white, and blue trajectories, fiercely struck the Primordial Spirit-pierced deepsea nomad Dao Integration Saint. The power of the Five Elements Annihilation Light instantly ignited the enemy¡¯s internal five elements, causing a rapid collapse of their Dao rules along with the annihilation of the five elements. With these two divine powers unleashed, Jiang Chengxuan seized the opportunity to kill a Dao Integration cultivator in an instant. [Ding!] [Congratulations, host, for successfully slaying two Dao Integration cultivators.] [Mission progress: 20%] The system¡¯s prompt followed, indicating that Jiang Chengxuan had slain his second Dao Integration enemy. It seemed the system had also counted the deepsea nomad Dao Integration cultivator he had killed when the mission started. ¡°The system is as reliable as ever,¡± Jiang Chengxuan thought, appreciatively. Then, once more, the five-colored radiance of blue, red, yellow, white, and blue flared behind him as he dove back into the fray. At times he summoned storms of Sun True Fire, at others, he called forth a torrent of golden sword rain, or wielded the vast ocean beneath him to clash head-on with the enemy. Rumble! The complex and domineering power of the Five Elements Dao wreaked havoc in the void, pressing numerous deepsea nomad Dao Integration cultivators into retreat. Under the cover of Saint Extreme Yin¡¯s Nine Mystical Ice Rings and Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Elements Divine Thunder, Jiang Chengxuan seized the moment to launch a deadly strike at another deepsea nomad Dao Integration cultivator. This deepsea nomad bore a giant turtle shell on his back, seemingly capable of guarding against the void, significantly reducing the power of all incoming attacks around him. As the deepsea nomad Dao Integration cultivator retracted into his shell to dodge attacks, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s red glow surged. With a hand seal, he launched an exceedingly bright ball of Sun True Fire directly at him. Rumble! The scorching Sun True Fire didn¡¯t explode upon impact but instead encased and fiercely burned the target. Despite the deepsea nomad Dao Integration cultivator¡¯s desperate attempts to use his Dao rules for defense, he was unable to resist and was ultimately burned to death inside his shell by Jiang Chengxuan, turning into ash. Jiang Chengxuan collected the turtle shell that was unharmed by the Sun True Fire, gaining another treasure. In just moments, he had slain another Dao Integration cultivator, advancing the mission progress by another 10%. At this point, Saint Furious Wave and Saint Stormwave could no longer stand idly by. Watching the deepsea nomad Dao Integration cultivators fall one by one, they realized they were at a life-and-death juncture. Furthermore, the overwhelming strength displayed by Jiang Chengxuan and his allies made it clear there was no retreat today. They threw away the thought of escaping. ¡°Despicable humans, today, it¡¯s either you die or I live!¡± Saint Furious Wave manifested his true form in an instant, his thousand-foot figure roaring between heaven and earth. A greyish-white force emanated from his palms, and giant bone spikes rose from the surrounding sea, transforming into another form of his heaven-connecting spiritual treasure. ¡°Die!¡± Under the mighty assault of Saint Furious Wave, countless giant bone spikes pierced through the void, hurtling towards everyone with cracks appearing in the void, showcasing the terrifying power of this move. However, Jiang Chengxuan advanced instead of retreating. He manifested the Dao of the Five Elements, instantly gaining control over an area, pulling the numerous bone spikes towards him instead of scattering them. Faced with this turn of events, everyone was momentarily stunned, their faces showing astonishment. Then, they saw Jiang Chengxuan summon a profoundly mysterious power of Dao rules. His entire arm transformed into a shadow, encircled by looping rules. ¡°Hand of Samsara!¡± In the next moment, Jiang Chengxuan swung his arm, and the power of Samsara Dao erupted instantly. Suddenly, everyone felt as if the heavens and the earth were overturning, the flow of Dharmic power reversed, and their perceptions fading into nothingness. This was a divine power Jiang Chengxuan had comprehended himself, the Hand of Samsara, utilizing the supreme power of Samsara Dao to twist everything, creating chaos in all aspects. Even the rule of Samsara could be reversed if one mastered the Path of Samsara to its end. Under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s unrestrained release of the power of Samsara, Saint Furious Wave felt his own power stagnate, losing control over the bone spikes. Following that, under the Hand of Samsara, the area enveloped by the Dao of the Five Elements rapidly expanded and contracted. The terrifying power of Samsara made everyone feel their blood flowing backward. ¡°Samsara!¡± With a spread of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand, the bone spikes belonging to Saint Furious Wave twisted into spirals, then transformed into white spiral spikes, shooting out towards the surrounding deepsea nomad cultivators. Saint Furious Wave¡¯s killer move turned into Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s killer move. The white spiraled spikes became faster and more deadly than before. The white bone spikes became a torrent that reaped the lives of the deepsea nomad cultivators in an instant, penetrating countless beings. Under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s control, more spikes targeted the Dao Integration cultivators of the deepsea nomads. Rumble! Due to the influence of the power of Samsara and the Dao of the Five Elements, many deepsea nomads were caught off guard, pierced by the bone spikes, their lives extinguished and their Dao rules dissipated. Under the terrifying strike of the Hand of Samsara, three deepsea nomad Dao Integration cultivators were instantly killed. The mission progress suddenly reached 60%, which was a terrifying achievement. Dark clouds quickly filled the sky, the scene of Dao demise resembling the apocalypse. The deepsea nomad army was intimidated by this tragic scene, their faces pale with fear, including the two leading powers who were visibly horrified. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strength, no matter how much it was overestimated, far exceeded their expectations. ¡°Die!¡± Under this stirring scene, countless cultivators from the Northern Sky Domain were invigorated, unleashing their spells and charging into battle. Jiang Chengxuan once again manifested his domain, summoning the Golden Void Sword to bombard the two leading deepsea nomad cultivators. The war, propelled by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attack, accelerated towards its final phase. Facing Jiang Chengxuan in his prime, both Saint Furious Wave and Saint Stormwave felt overwhelmed, finding themselves suppressed by him alone. Furthermore, Saint Furious Wave¡¯ heaven-connecting spiritual treasure had been largely destroyed under the Hand of Samsara, severely limiting his ability to exert his full strength. With the domineering Five Elements Dao and a plethora of divine powers at his disposal, Jiang Chengxuan was not only holding his own against two opponents but was actually gaining the upper hand. Moreover, Jiang Chengxuan was not fighting alone. Shen Ruyan, Saint Extreme Yin, and others were closely watching, ready to deliver fatal blows to the two deepsea nomad leaders at any moment. Under such circumstances, the two were hard-pressed to utilize their full power. Jiang Chengxuan controlled the Five Elements Annihilation Light with one hand and wielded the Golden Void Sword with the other, moving freely between the two formidable opponents, attacking from both sides. Regardless of the oppressive power of the Dao Mastery exerted by the leaders, within the protection of the miniature world of the Five Elements, Jiang Chengxuan remained unaffected. Even amidst the fierce battle, his understanding of the Dao Fusion realm deepened further. Chapter 937 - Chapter 937: Mission Completed, Dao Rule of Samsara Chapter 937: Mission Completed, Dao Rule of Samsara Editor: Henyee Translations As the battle intensified, the tide completely turned in favor of the counterattacking forces of the Floodgate Realm. Throughout the various battlefronts, the cultivators of the Floodgate Realm manifested their Dao rules, inflicting severe injuries on the deepsea nomad cultivators. ¡°Thousand Mountain Tsunami!¡± In the most terrifying part of the battlefield, Saint Furious Wave wielded his crescent shovel, creating overlapping giant waves that combined into a mountainous blade of light, roaring towards its target. ¡°Golden Void Sword, attack!¡± Behind Jiang Chengxuan, a golden light surged, transforming the Golden Void Sword into a brilliant golden path that charged directly towards the oncoming blade of light. The collision of these formidable Dao rule forces was like the sky collapsing, instantly blasting a hundred-meter-deep pit into the sea surface. In the next moment, Saint Furious Wave launched a surprise attack from behind Jiang Chengxuan, his enormous figure pressing down with a bone staff. This strike was long-planned, emerging from the void to catch Jiang Chengxuan off guard. However, he seemed to forget that another deepsea nomad leader had attempted a similar sneak attack on Jiang Chengxuan just days before. At the critical moment, a five-colored divine light quietly shot out, sweeping across Saint Furious Wave¡¯s entire body in an instant. Suddenly, Saint Furious Wave¡¯s face showed terror as he felt his Dharmic power begin to freeze and his Dao rules solidify. The five-colored divine light, a divine power Jiang Chengxuan could only use once a day, always guaranteed to inflict maximum damage when deployed. Thus, with a ferocious gleam in his eyes and a surge of murderous intent, Jiang Chengxuan concentrated the five-colored brilliance in his hand. With a swift movement, he pressed this Five Elements Annihilation Light directly onto Saint Furious Wave¡¯s head. Rumble! An earth-shattering surge of Dharmic power exploded instantly, the force of Five Elements Annihilation Light permeating the universe. This strike, with Saint Furious Wave utterly unprepared, hit a critical weakness precisely. The Five Elements Annihilation Light, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s intrinsic divine power, possessed the power to slay Dao Fusion cultivators. Now, as it passed instantly through the unguarded head of Saint Furious Wave, there was only one possible outcome. Saint Furious Wave¡¯s head disappeared into thin air under this strike, leaving a headless body that gradually dissolved. The crowd was horrified. The fall of a leading Saint of such stature was unprecedented in history. The Floodgate Realm¡¯s first counterattack had successfully slain an enemy leader. Standing before the headless corpse of Saint Furious Wave, Jiang Chengxuan intimidated countless enemies. Witnessing this, the morale of the deepsea nomad army completely collapsed. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strike had definitively secured the victory. Even Saint Stormwave, upon witnessing the fate of Saint Furious Wav, couldn¡¯t help but feel his resolve waver. ¡°Next, it¡¯s your turn,¡± Jiang Chengxuan declared, stepping over the body of Saint Furious Wave as he advanced towards his next target. ¡­ This great battle, unsurprisingly, concluded in victory. Led by Jiang Chengxuan in a surprise attack, seizing the initiative until the decimation of the leaders solidified their triumph. Even the last Saint Stormwave, overwhelmed in the siege, fell to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Golden Void Sword. As Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Void Sword caught up with and struck down a fleeing deepsea nomad Dao Integration cultivator, the system¡¯s voice finally echoed in his mind. [Ding!] [Congratulations to the host for defeating the enemy army and achieving the feat of slaying ten Dao Integration cultivators.] [Received system reward, Dao rule of Samsara.] This time, the system provided only one reward, seemingly stingy given the high difficulty of the task. Yet, Jiang Chengxuan harbored no such thoughts; the award of the Dao rule of Samsara filled him with exhilaration. Dao rules, the most potent weapons of cultivators, require constant refinement and comprehension to gradually master their power, for they arise from the cosmos, embodying its essence. However, the Samsara Dao Rule awarded by the system represents a pure force of Dao Rule, unaffiliated with any world. This means Jiang Chengxuan can refine, absorb, and integrate it into his Dao without needing any comprehension or spending a long time. Immediately, he sought a quiet place, eager to absorb and refine this Samsara Dao Rule. This rule seemed like a fragment, shrouded in the divine light of Samsara. Upon contact, Jiang Chengxuan felt his own power of Samsara excitedly pulsating. In an instant, he seemed to gaze into the cosmos¡¯s depths, which was profound and vast. Then, Samsara Dao Rule flowed into his consciousness, unveiling the mysteries of Samsara. What is Samsara? Where does Samsara originate from? Where is the end of Samsara? These elucidations on Samsara were gradually discerned by Jiang Chengxuan. Within the demonstrations of the Samsara Dao Principle, he saw the past, countless iterations of himself, until everything ultimately returned to silence. Around Jiang Chengxuan, the Dao of the Five Elements had evolved to its pinnacle. A massive world domain unfolded with him at its center. In this Five Elements world, all things were born and perished; fires blazed, seas surged, mountains rose, forests grew, and metals gleamed. The elements freely transformed, endlessly cycling. As the Samsara Dao Rule was absorbed by Jiang Chengxuan, this world began to reveal the Path of Samsara. Souls were reborn from death, and the spark of wisdom lit upon inanimate things. Rivers flowed backward, and the sun and moon reversed. As his understanding of the Samsara Dao Rule deepened, the world grew more mysterious. The power of Samsara transformed decay into wonder, achieving the reversal of yin and yang. Once the evolution subsided, Jiang Chengxuan had mastered a higher level of the Samsara Dao Rule. Furthermore, the integration of the Samsara Dao Rule with the Dao of the Five Elements produced even stronger effects. His comprehension of Samsara¡¯s divine power also reached a higher level. At this moment, With the battlefield cleared and the entire deepsea nomad army slain, everyone looked towards Jiang Chengxuan with a mix of astonishment, reverence, and fear in their eyes. ¡°Heh, I¡¯ve gained some insights during the battle,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said with a smile as he reined in his Dao Rule and stood up. The others came to their senses and approached him with congratulations. ¡°Now that the enemy of the Northern Sky Domain has been dealt with, it¡¯s time for us to depart,¡± Jiang Chengxuan addressed Saint Extreme Yin and Saint Frozen Heavens. Neither attempted to detain him further, merely expressing deep gratitude. ¡°Brother Chengxuan, everyone, farewell. Should you need our assistance in the future, we will not hesitate to help,¡± Saint Extreme Yin called out as he watched Jiang Chengxuan and his companions turn into streaks of light, speeding away. The full counterattack was not yet over. Perhaps the other six domains were still engaged in bitter struggles. Having subdued both the Eastern and Northern Sky Domains, Jiang Chengxuan instructed the other Dao Integration Saints to go back while he, accompanied by Shen Ruyan, hurried to support the other domains. At this moment, the entire Floodgate Realm was ablaze, engaged in a relentless struggle. Chapter 938 - Chapter 938: The Western Sky Domain, A Dead End for the Eldars Chapter 938: The Western Sky Domain, A Dead End for the Eldars Editor: Henyee Translations In the Celestial Floodgate Realm, within the Western Sky Domain. This domain is the most teeming with life among the nine major domains, filled with endless towering trees and mists that never clear. It is a place of peril, where even cultivators tread with caution. Legends tell of the Western Sky Domain being a fragment from another world that fell into the Floodgate Realm, thus coming into existence. However, this tale remains unverified, a legend without proof. Cultivation sects near the Western Sky Domain always warn their disciples of its strangeness, of the dense fog that contains the power of the Dao rules. Those who enter without permission, often one in ten do not survive, either becoming nourishment for the domain or turning into trees themselves. But now, these old rules have been shattered. With the invasion of the Three Realms, the Western Sky Domain was the first to bear the brunt, its ancient forests cut down and plundered by foreign races. Even though the invading army suffered from the curse of the mists of the Northern Sky Domain, losing many, they ultimately managed to force open the gates of the Western Sky Domain, despite the consequences. The first battle between the sects guarding the Western Sky Domain and the invading eldars started then. The fierce battle between the two sides continued for over a decade, nearly destroying the primordial forests of the Western Sky Domain. Now, the Western Sky Domain has become a land of black ash, covered in burnt wood and corpses, the ground raised by several meters. The original fog of the giant forests has turned into eternal black smoke, spreading across the entire Western Sky Domain. The fog that once only led cultivators astray has become a force filled with corruption and destruction. In the battlefield of the Western Sky Domain, the situation was reversed in an instant after the Daolords of the Floodgate Realm announced a full counterattack. Hearing of their Daolord¡¯s defeat, the eldarian army began to retreat, daring not to stay longer. However, the cultivators guarding the Western Sky were not about to let the enemy leave easily. At this moment, atop the remnants of the giant forests in the Western Sky Domain, the two armies had been engaged in a pursuit for several days. The eldars sought to flee; the humans aimed to pursue. Thus, they clashed, erupting into hundreds of battles. However, thanks to the numerous ambushes set up by the eldars during their previous occupation, they managed to retreat step by step back to their own world. ¡°Damn it, these despicable eldars, setting up traps everywhere. Are we really going to let them escape?¡± At the forefront of the army guarding the Western Sky Domain was a Dao Mastery cultivator from the Tianzhu Sect. At this moment, he was fervently chasing the enemy but was obstructed by a Dao Mastery of the eldars, leaving him no choice but to curse in anger. Aside from him, the other cultivators could not catch up, and the eldarian army was about to cross the barrier. The Tianling realm, unlike other realms, was a sanctuary for the eldars. If they returned, it would be like fish entering the sea, making it perilous for humans to follow. The hard-won opportunity for a counterattack seemed to be slipping away, deeply disheartening the master of the Tianzhu Sect. After exchanging a strike across the void with the eldarian leader, his figure halted, knowing the chance was completely lost. Here, even the eldarian Dao Mastery cultivator couldn¡¯t help but breathe a sigh of relief. But at that moment, an anomaly occurred. Suddenly, two incredibly fast streaks of light tore through the sky, carrying an overwhelmingly dominant aura, and arrived directly at the forefront, surpassing everyone. Then, the two figures fiercely landed on the ground, directly blocking the path of the tens of thousands of the eldarian army. Suddenly, several massive mountain ranges rose from the ground out of nowhere, forcefully stopping the eldarian army in its tracks. ¡°Who dares? Seeking death?!¡± Just as the eldarian army was about to find their way out, chaos suddenly erupted. Watching the army¡¯s formation scatter and begin to trample each other, the eldarian Dao Mastery cultivator, furious beyond measure, surged forward with a booming power. ¡°Five-Color Annihilation Light!¡± Above the mountain peaks, the silhouettes flying in burst into a sudden explosion of green, red, yellow, white, and blue radiance. A five-colored light, carrying an aura of annihilation, instantly met the challenge. Rumble! Their collision in midair unleashed a terrifying force, causing the mountains that rose from the ground to collapse. However, this did not pave a way of escape for the Eldarian army; instead, the collapsing mountains brought disaster upon many Eldars. ¡°Damn it! Damn it!¡± The eldars were furious. Countless Dao Integration Eldarian cultivators rushed out and attacked the enemy. But then, a vast domain of the Five Elements unfolded, mixed with the overpowering force of the cycle of Samsara. The many Eldar Dao Masters had barely taken flight when, in the next moment, they were repelled by the domain. This sent a chill down the spines of countless Eldar cultivators, a cold dread enveloping their hearts. ¡°Ha ha ha, excellent!¡± Merely moments of delay allowed countless human cultivators to encircle from behind, cutting off the Eldar army¡¯s retreat. Those who had thought the Eldars had escaped were taken aback to find that, with just two people, tens of thousands of Eldars were blocked. And these newcomers were none other than Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Since you¡¯re here, why not stay a bit longer?¡± Facing the furious Eldar cultivators, Jiang Chengxuan spoke lightly. With the Five Elements mini-world, integrated with the rule of Samsara, he was confident in holding back even numerous Dao Mastery cultivators. ¡°Death Spear!¡± Seeing the foe who jeopardized the Eldars¡¯ path of survival being so arrogant, the Eldar Dao Mastery lost his reason, Summoning his heaven-connecting spiritual treasure, he transformed it into a beam of black light that shot forth. But with a wave of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s arm, the Five Elements Diagram was instantly unveiled, followed by an explosion of golden light as the Golden Void Sword appeared out of nowhere. The rules manifested by the two clashed thousands of times in an instant in the void, With the Eldar Dao Mastery fighting desperately. Yet, no matter what, he couldn¡¯t break through Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Five Elements Samsara domain. Not just him, facing a moment of life and death, more than ten Eldar Dao Masters charged at Jiang Chengxuan together. Rather than trying to open a path for the Eldar army, It seemed more like they were trying to break through the chaos alone, seeking their own escape. But no matter their intentions, none of the Eldar Dao Masters who entered the Five Elements Samsara domain could break through, as if facing an insurmountable wall. The next moment, the high-ranking cultivators defending the Western Sky Domain finally arrived, launching an assault on these Eldar Dao Masters. This undoubtedly sealed their fate. With an impassable barrier ahead and pursuers behind, the once favorable situation was reversed by one man. Countless Eldar cultivators showed despair, their wills shattered, their helpless roars spreading throughout the Western Sky Domain. ¡°No! I cannot accept this! I refuse to die in a foreign realm!¡± ¡°Kill¡ªexterminate the Eldars, protect our Western Sky!¡± With Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s sudden emergence, the battle to eradicate the Eldar army in the Western Sky Domain officially erupted at this moment, with great intensity. Chapter 939 - Chapter 939: Decline of the Abyss, Opportunity Arises in the New World Chapter 939: Decline of the Abyss, Opportunity Arises in the New World Editor: Henyee Translations The counterattack in the Western Sky Domain did not last too long. Historically, the Eldars excelled in assassination and guerrilla tactics. But now, due to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Five Elements Samsara Domain blocking them, the Eldars were completely trapped, like turtles in a jar. In this battle, Jiang Chengxuan hardly intervened; he merely maintained the Five Elements Samsara Domain, preventing any Eldar from escaping. The rest of the battle was almost entirely fought by the cultivators defending the Western Sky. They had waited too long for this day. Since the Eldar invasion of the Western Sky Domain, over a decade of burning, killing, and looting had turned it into scorched earth. Although they were eager to engage the enemy in battle, the cunning Eldars dragged on the conflict, eroding their strength bit by bit, never giving them a chance. This left those defending the Western Sky extremely frustrated, yet helpless. Given the chance, they would not hesitate to fight to the death, even if it meant all of them perishing. The arrival of Jiang Chengxuan provided them with such an opportunity, and they were furious. The cultivators defending the Western Sky Domain unleashed a decade¡¯s worth of pent-up strength in this battle, Every one of them is reaching their peak. When the dust settled, without any surprise, the army of the Western Sky Domain completely annihilated the enemy. Seeing the corpses of the Eldars strewn about, countless human cultivators shed tears of vengeance. But when they turned to look for Jiang Chengxuan, they found he had already left. Without lingering, having completed his task, Jiang Chengxuan, carrying the belongings of the Eldar Dao Master, flew towards the next domain. In any domain that Jiang Chengxuan, a top-tier powerhouse undefeated under the Mahayana, joined, The outcomes of the counterattacks were predictable. Nearly every five days, with each domain Jiang Chengxuan visited, He immediately altered the situation on the battlefield, ending the conflict within three days. His reputation began to spread throughout the entire Celestial Floodgate Realm, To the point where many forgot that Jiang Chengxuan was, in fact, still at the Dao Fusion level. ¡­ Meanwhile, in the new world. A storm of counterattack was quietly brewing. Since the day two abyssal demon Daolords were slain by an immortal treasure, Some began to notice that the power of the demons invading the new world had suddenly weakened a lot. Clearly, the direct fall of two Mahayana Daolords had an impact on the entire abyssal world. Each Mahayana Daolord was, in a sense, part of the world; their demise meant the world¡¯s Dao would be affected. Under such circumstances, the abyssal demon territories relying on attacks against the new world began to shrink. And the demonic qi emitted from the abyssal fortresses was diminishing exponentially. Abyssal demons inherently rely on demonic qi for combat, marking their fundamental difference from other beings. The reduction in demonic qi greatly weakened the abyssal demon army, more significantly than anything else. Many abyssal demons are fallen beings from other worlds, thus, they constantly absorb the power of the abyss, To maintain the demonic force of their Dao. Now, as the abyssal power seeping into the new world began to decline, many abyssal demons could no longer draw upon the abyss¡¯s power, leading to a noticeable decline in their combat effectiveness. As days passed, more and more forces defending the new world noticed this change. Even without the guidance of a Daolord, they gradually started plans to clear out the abyssal demons. Countless squads of cultivators stepped out of their designated defense zones, beginning to probe into the territory of the abyssal demons. Along the way, they distinctly felt the demonic qi¡¯s invasion weakening, and the abyssal demons they encountered were no longer as fierce as before. This undoubtedly hinted to everyone: the opportunity to counterattack had arrived! Gradually, more and more teams of cultivators sent by various forces became larger and ventured deeper into abyssal territories. And when they encountered the higher-level abyssal demons who had previously led invasions, seeing their no longer vigorous states brought immense joy to their hearts. The abyssal world was in trouble, affecting even the high-ranking abyssal demons! In an instant, such news swiftly spread throughout the new world, and all forces began to amass for a counteroffensive. At this time, Jiang Chengxuan, who had just finished the domain counterattack battle, also received a summons from his sect. The situation in the new world had changed, with anomalies in the abyssal world leading to a significant decline in the abyssal demons¡¯ combat effectiveness. The sect elders hoped that Jiang Chengxuan could assist in the new world¡¯s battlefront because, during this period, his achievements in the counterattacks across the nine domains had been remarkably brilliant. Jiang Chengxuan did not hesitate to accept this request. As he and Shen Ruyan traversed the nine domains, the invasion of the Three Realms had been thoroughly crushed, with countless dead and wounded. It can be said that the foolish dreams and ambitions of the Three Realms had been completely shattered, And they would not have the chance to rise again for tens of thousands of years. Although the Celestial Floodgate Realm also suffered heavy losses, As the victors of the war, their recovery speed was incomparable to the defeated Three Realms. It¡¯s likely that within a hundred years, the Celestial Floodgate Realm would return to its peak with the resources brought by victory. While the Three Realms, due to their defeat, were more likely to be caught in internal strife and reorganization. At that time, the Celestial Floodgate Realm would probably completely control a region of the Tianling Realm. Now, as long as they repelled the abyssal demons, the last step of the Celestial Floodgate Realm would be ready. For Jiang Chengxuan, there was no reason to refuse such an opportunity. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Jiang Chengxuan quickly returned to the Haoran Sect with Shen Ruyan, meeting with the elder responsible for defending against the abyssal demons in the new world. Through this elder, they learned about the abyssal demons¡¯ situation during the war over the past decade. This included the distribution of demonic forces, information on several major demonic powers, and the distribution of their own combat strength, among other things. This was where Jiang Chengxuan differed; no matter how much he was praised on the outside, it never made him lose his reason. Even though his strength had grown significantly, he still maintained caution and steadiness. From the beginning of his journey in this world to now, he never forgot the grandeur of this world, Always aware that beyond the heavens, a slight misstep could plunge one into the abyss, never to rise again. Thus, even with the battle situation being so favorable, he still came here to understand all the information. ¡°Elder Liu, we¡¯ll be leaving now. See you again in the new world.¡± A day later, Jiang Chengxuan bid farewell to the sect elder and quickly headed to the Haoran Sect¡¯s position in the new world with Shen Ruyan. Stepping into the new world, they saw the blood color in the sky gradually fading, revealing the familiar sight Jiang Chengxuan knew. The years-long brutal war was finally showing signs of coming to an end. Chapter 940 - Chapter 940: Pursuit, The Abyssal Army Chapter 940: Pursuit, The Abyssal Army Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan, accompanied by Shen Ruyan, made their way across the new world, heading towards their defensive position. Throughout their journey, the air was thick with the sinister demonic qi, with demonic fortresses piercing the skies everywhere, creating one blood-colored vortex after another. As demonic winds blew, black rain often fell from the vortexes, corroding the scarred earth with a fizzing sound. Despite the weakening of the abyssal demons¡¯ power to corrupt the world due to issues in the abyssal world, the new world was still shrouded in darkness. It could be seen how ruthless the Abyssal Demon army was back then. However, as they were a short distance from their destination, a surge of demonic qi suddenly rushed towards them from afar. The pitch-black demonic clouds, carrying a chilling aura, reached them in a few breaths, then spread out, forming a ring of demonic qi encircling them. ¡°Hehehe, to think there are still human cultivators wandering alone now, truly fearless of death!¡± Behind the dark qi, abyssal demons danced, with figures of abyssal demons appearing one after another, baring their fangs at the two surrounded individuals. Throughout the years of war in the new world, the human side had always been in a defensive position, strictly prohibiting cultivators from leaving their posts to avoid surprise attacks by abyssal demons. Therefore, seeing Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan alone, these demons approached without a second thought. Even though their demonic power had weakened, the presence of only two human cultivators hardly posed any threat to them. Among them, the leaders were three beings of Dao Integration demons, which was a considerable force in the new world. As long as they stared at the movements of the leaders of the human base, it was almost impossible for them to turn the situation around. ¡°Human cultivators, your corpses will be a delightful feast for us, hehehe.¡± One of the leading demons said, suddenly manifesting a giant claw, reaching out to grab Jiang Chengxuan. But the next moment, green, red, yellow, white, and blue radiance burst forth, instantly shattering the demons¡¯ foolish dreams. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not waste words with these demons, immediately unleashing their divine powers. The Five Elements Divine Thunder roared, the scorching light and thunder instantly dispersing the surrounding demonic clouds. This made the demons instantly realize something was wrong, but by then, it was too late for regrets. An even more terrifying Five Elements Annihilation Radiance burst forth, instantly turning the area into a realm of light, where everything ceased to exist. The three Dao Integration demons didn¡¯t even have time to summon their demonic treasures before being instantly obliterated by the Five Elements Annihilation Radiance. The other Dao Integration demons, under the interweaving of the five-colored divine light and the Five Elements Thunder, turned directly into ash. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan eliminated this team of demons with just one move, such was their terrifying power. However, in the midst of the fierce explosion, a pitch-black shadow quietly emerged, silently escaping. ¡°Damn it! Who exactly are these two?!¡± This was the primordial spirit of one of the abyssal demons, who had a special ability to turn his primordial spirit into a ghostly shadow, making it very secretive. At this moment, he was filled with immense fear, not daring to stay a moment longer, fleeing towards the retreating abyssal demon army. In fact, half a day earlier, the demon army had already begun retreating, consolidating their territories, They intended to return to their demon fortresses to resist the human counterattack, unwilling to easily relinquish the new world they had consumed. And this small team of demons that had surrounded Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan was actually led by three Dao Integration demon leaders who had ventured out on their own, hoping to scoop up one last victory before the retreat, But unexpectedly, they ran directly into Jiang Chengxuan, the Grim Reaper, and were instantly annihilated. This private outing led by them resulted in heavy losses and was bound to be severely punished upon their return, But he thought of passing on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s information to the army, perhaps to offset their failure. The shadow formed by this demon¡¯s primordial spirit, not daring to linger for a moment, fled tirelessly for a day and a night before finally arriving at the location of the demon army. His exhausted expression finally showed a hint of relief; despite the heavy losses, he had ultimately escaped death. ¡°As for what comes next, just¡­¡± His mind was busy plotting their next move, but he hadn¡¯t noticed a hand already clasping the back of his neck. His spirit was massively shocked, and turning his head, he saw Jiang Chengxuan, a cold smile playing on his lips. ¡°No! No!¡± He tried to scream, only to find in despair that his primordial spirit had been bound by the force of the Dao. ¡°Thank you for leading the way, we shall not meet again.¡± Jiang Chengxuan spoke slowly, then with a flash of fire in his hand, the abyssal demon¡¯s shadowy form instantly disappeared from this world. Even the nearby demonic army didn¡¯t notice as the demon was cast into the Eternal Sun Furnace, Turning into nourishment for the Five Elements Diagram. ¡°Husband, you truly are ingeniously cunning.¡± Shen Ruyan chuckled, covering her mouth. Clearly, the escape of this abyssal demon¡¯s primordial spirit was intentionally allowed by Jiang Chengxuan. He and Shen Ruyan had actually been following this demon all along, leading them to the location of the demonic army in the end. However, this place harboring a demonic army did not match the information Jiang Chengxuan had received from the elder before coming to the new world. After carefully observing for a moment, Jiang Chengxuan noticed the immense scale of this demonic army, Nearly five to six times the size given by the sect¡¯s information. Thus, this meant several abyssal demonic armies had converged here. Jiang Chengxuan instantly understood the enemy¡¯s intentions. ¡°With four to five armies converging, it seems the demons plan to retreat to their fortress.¡± He turned and said to Shen Ruyan. ¡°Indeed. At this time, it¡¯s impossible for the demons to be launching a total assault; they must be retreating.¡± Shen Ruyan, quick-witted, immediately grasped Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s meaning. ¡°Let¡¯s pass the message to the nearby sects defending this area to intercept the demonic army; we can play around with these demons for a bit.¡± Jiang Chengxuan said. Then, he took out a special communication treasure, which transformed into several azure lights and disappeared into the void, spreading the message far and wide. Having done everything necessary, they no longer hesitated and concealed their presence, moving closer to the demonic army. As they neared the demonic army, the demonic in the air thickened until it obscured the light. Countless demons of various appearances, each more grotesque than the last, were utterly unnerving, like a collection of randomly assembled organs. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s consciousness swept silently over the entire demonic army, Detecting after some investigation the presence of several Dao Integration level beings. Such strength was nearly equivalent to the force the foreign races had deployed when attacking the Eastern Sky Domain. Even though there were only two of them now, the two of them looked at each other with determination in their eyes. Chapter 941 - Chapter 941: System Task, Slaying Demons_1 Chapter 941: System Task, Slaying Demons_1 Editor: Henyee Translations As Jiang Chengxuan was poised to strike, a mechanical voice from the system unexpectedly echoed in his mind. [Ding!] [System Task Issued: Please accomplish the task of slaying a thousand abyssal demons.] Jiang Chengxuan felt a surge of joy; the timing of this system task couldn¡¯t be more perfect, arriving just as he was about to make his move, without any waste. With this, Jiang Chengxuan planned to unleash his full power. The demonic qi soared to the skies as an army of over ten thousand demons marched, with several demons as large as mountains spanning the heavens and earth. In the midst of this demonic frenzy, suddenly, a magnificent light burst forth within the ranks of the demonic army. In an instant, a terrifying power descended like a divine light from the sky, obliterating hundreds of lower-level demons in a single breath. The progress bar for Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s task of slaying a thousand abyssal demons jumped significantly. ¡°What¡¯s happening? Who¡¯s there?! An enemy?!¡± This sudden attack sent shockwaves through the ranks of the ten-thousand-strong demonic army, with the leaders of the abyssal demons utterly astonished. The attack erupted in the center of the demonic army, causing massive disruption to their march. Moreover, their retreat had been conducted in such a covert and swift manner; how could an enemy have possibly launched an attack on them? However, the assault did not end with their astonishment. In the next moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan unleashed their thunderous methods again, with Dao rules manifesting instantaneously and divine powers striking forth. Intensely hot lightning, ceaselessly powerful, the Dao of the Five Elements unfolded in an instant, Followed by the Five Thunder Immortal Slayer and the Golden Void Sword cutting through the void at lightning speed, sweeping through the demons. This time, although many demons were psychologically prepared, the location Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan chose for their attack left the abyssal demons with no chance to evade. Moreover, the power of the two was far beyond that of these surrounding lower-level abyssal demons. Rumble! A terrifying wave of Dharmic power transformed into a chaotic storm, as Jiang Chengxuan once again slaughtered countless demons, turning them into ash. The system¡¯s voice echoed in his mind; the task of slaying a thousand demons undoubtedly jumped forward significantly once again. ¡°Human cultivators? You¡¯re courting death!¡± It was only then that the leaders of the abyssal demons caught a glimpse of their true adversary. They were just two human cultivators, and the strongest among them was merely at the Dao Integration realm. This took them by surprise once more; just two individuals were daring to act so boldly. Seeing this, the leading Dao Integration level demons could not help but unleash their fury. Demonic qi soared to the skies, with the dark and blood-red laws of the abyss unfolding, instantly surrounding Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan in a deadly assault. At this moment, no fewer than five Dao Integration demons made their move, their might terrifying, overturning day and night, transforming the sky into a scene of the demonic abyss. But faced with these five demons, Jiang Chengxuan stood undaunted; the Five Elements Domain contracted into a shield, Enveloping both him and Shen Ruyan, resisting the influence of the manifested demonic abyss. In a normal battle, the manifestation of demonic abyssal phenomena would reduce the combat effectiveness of non-demonic cultivators by thirty to forty percent, But within the unified rules of the Five Elements World, it was utterly useless. The next moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan once again summoned their intrinsic treasures, Two beams of righteous energy surged forth, instantly meeting the demons¡¯ assault head-on. Rumble! For the third time, a terrifying aura spread out, the collision caused by the Dao Fusion level attacks once again killed the nearby demons. Although some demons had already started to flee, Jiang Chengxuan still reaped a significant harvest. With this strike, the progress of his task surpassed fifty percent, which could indeed be described as lightning-fast. The attacks of the five Dao Fusion demons were easily blocked by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, leaving them once again astonished, almost beyond belief. Even with absolute numerical superiority at the same realm, how could this be the outcome? Moreover, these two peculiar human cultivators seemed entirely unaffected by the manifestation of the demonic abyss. At first contact, they understood that these two came prepared, with a strong foundation of power. But facing an army of over ten thousand demons, even Dao Mastery cultivators would need to weigh their chances. ¡°Attack with all your might, kill them!¡± The five cunning abyssal demon leaders, without any arrogance, directly issued the command for all demons to attack simultaneously. For those who had waged war against human cultivators for years, they had encountered the cunning of humanity, which was in no way inferior to that of demons. At this time, even though there were only two opponents, they decided to go all out. In an instant, tens of thousands of demons roared, the sky¡¯s manifestation of the demonic abyss trembled unceasingly, and the sinister, eerie demonic qi instantly descended. Following this, countless demons of various forms launched their attacks simultaneously. There were black spikes, eerie black mists, blood-red maws, and sky-covering demonic palms¡­ Tens of thousands of demonic techniques instantly covered the sky, enveloping Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. At this moment, the area was like the arrival of the demonic abyss, with the demon leaders smirking coldly, No matter how powerful you are, it¡¯s impossible to fight against ten thousand alone. But from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s perspective, he had anticipated all of this, everything was within his calculations. With a grand gesture, the Five Elements World expanded again, instantly enveloping the airspace, grasping countless demon attacks. Then, the Dao of Samsara began to circulate, the world inverted, and the Five Elements manifested in reverse. The eerie power of the Dao directly twisted space, causing all the attacks from the tens of thousands of demons to start warping and deforming. This scene was like a miracle. Countless demons instantly felt their souls in turmoil, then lost control of their spells. But the next moment, their attacks all flew back, targeting themselves! The Dao of Samsara, the Dao of the Five Elements, these are supreme rules that cannot be easily suppressed, Moreover, both Dao are of a nature that can overcome the hard with soft, no matter how many attacks from the demons, They would not directly affect the two, but only be influenced by them. All of this was within Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expectations; the tactic of overwhelming numbers had no effect on him. Under the reversed attacks by the Dao of Samsara, intricate as a meteor shower, they instantly turned against the demonic army. Despite the five Dao Integration demons¡¯ powerful counterattacks, they did not possess laws like Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s, They could only forcibly block some of the rebounding attacks. Thus, another wave of terrifying Dharmic power erupted among the demonic army, carrying out an extremely shocking harvest. At the same moment, Jiang Chengxuan saw the system¡¯s task of slaying a thousand abyssal demons jump forward significantly. Under this reversal by the Five Elements and Samsara, at least three hundred abyssal demons were slain by him. The two, with their own strength and various overpowering methods, actually managed to hold off the demonic army. Chapter 942 - Chapter 942: Dao Fusion Demon, Slain Chapter 942: Dao Fusion Demon, Slain Editor: Henyee Translations The ambush on over ten thousand demons by two humans resulted in hundreds of casualties in an instant, a direct affront to the pride of the five Dao Fusion demon leaders. ¡°Today, you will die!¡± The leading abyssal demon roared, unable to contain his fury, his voice thunderous. The next moment, a massive demonic qi erupted from him, forming a giant black pillar that shot into the sky, connecting with the manifestations of the demonic abyss. A colossal black shadow obscured the demonic army and Jiang Chengxuan, its numerous irregular demonic eyes staring down like blood moons. The true forms of the Dao Fusion demons descended, like mountains formed of demonic qi, filled with the law of the demonic abyss, utterly malevolent and furious. And there weren¡¯t just one, but a total of five Dao Fusion demons. Against the backdrop of endless demonic qi, five huge demonic silhouettes rose abruptly, reaching into the heavens. They couldn¡¯t exactly be described as Dharmic forms; they were more like eerier creatures from beyond, barely resembling anything human. Their unevenly long tentacles flailed wildly, irregular demonic eyes rotated strangely, and various aberrant organs on their bodies were enough to drive one to madness. Despite having defended the abyssal demons for a century and fought extensively in this war, this was actually Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s first time witnessing the true forms of Dao Fusion demons. If not for a war between two realms or sufficient interest, these demons would not easily step out of the demonic abyss. Generally, only those worlds targeted by the demonic abyss would witness their presence. In essence, these demons were the spokespersons of the demonic abyss. They wielded the projected powers of the demonic abyss, representing a kind of anomalous existence within the Dao. With the appearance of five Dao Fusion demons, a terrifying pressure instantly swept across, even stronger than that of demonic beasts. After all, abyssal demons were entities that defied common sense and rules, a combination of deep-seated evil wills, Making them akin to a unique kind of inner demon for ordinary cultivators. However, for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, with their steadfast Dao hearts, such presences had no effect, Only a Mahayana Daolord demon might possibly unsettle their deep-seated wills. Roar! Roar! Five massive demonic silhouettes roared simultaneously, and in an instant, tens of thousands of demons joined in the roar, their momentum shaking the heavens. Numerous huge demonic bodies and tentacles suppressed from the sky, stirring up fierce winds and heavily smashing towards the two. Jiang Chengxuan, with his left hand, took out the Azure Azure Sky Seal, instantly activating it, casting auspicious shadows that formed a protective barrier, directly blocking the assault. Rumble! The ground instantly erupted with thunder, the aftershocks of their collision causing the land to shatter for miles around. But it was far from over; after Jiang Chengxuan blocked the demon leader¡¯s strike, the attacks from the other Dao Fusion demons immediately followed. A tempest of demonic qi furiously bombarded them, huge black pillars scattering everywhere, blasting dark holes into the void. This was a clash of Dao Fusion forces; Jiang Chengxuan fully activated the Azure Sky Seal, its dazzling light shield shining like the sun. A chaotic flow of terrifying Dharmic powers was born, clearing the smoke of battle, with Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan still standing firmly. Only the ground around them had been carved into a massive pit, leaving only the mountain under their feet untouched. Jiang Chengxuan looked at the Azure Sky Seal in his hand; this defensive treasure, after withstanding the joint attack of five Dao Fusion demons, Had dimmed slightly, indicating the terrifying power of the Dao Fusion demons. ¡°Is that all there is to it?¡± That was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s assessment. These demons, combining their powers, might be equivalent to the strength of a Dao Mastery level, But Jiang Chengxuan had personally slain Dao Mastery level beings. ¡°Let me handle one as well,¡± Shen Ruyan said, eager to try. Watching Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strength grow ever stronger, Shen Ruyan naturally refused to be left behind. Moreover, she had also slain Dao Fusion level opponents with her Five Lightning Immortal Slayer. ¡°Alright!¡± As soon as Jiang Chengxuan finished speaking, the two transformed into beams of divine light, soaring towards the vault of heaven! Shen Ruyan manifested her Dao rule, turning into a true form of lightning spirit. The raging Five Elements Divine Thunder clung to her body, dazzlingly bright. She charged towards the giant hand extended by the demon, and the intense lightning instantly burned a huge bloody hole through it. Simultaneously, Jiang Chengxuan evolved the Five Elements Samsara Domain to its extreme, with a radiant display of five-colored divine light behind him, Green, red, yellow, white, and blue hues transformed into a flowing ribbon and flew forward. The terrifying Five Elements Annihilation Light instantly made the abyssal demon leaders feel a hint of fear. Sharing the same Dao Fusion realm, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Dharmic power terrified them. The leading abyssal demon, resembling a spider demon, opened its maw wide, Spewing out a black poisonous cloud that corroded everything. But the Five Elements Annihilation Light paused only for a moment before dispersing the poison fog, Then directly penetrated the mouth of that demon leader. This demon desperately mobilized the power of its rules, its swallowing ability surged, attempting to directly consume the Five Elements Annihilation Light. However, it clearly underestimated the level of the Five Elements Dao. The five-colored Annihilation Light moved within its massive demonic body, Entangled with the dark swallowing Dao, yet remained undiminished. Gradually, the spider demon leader¡¯s face twisted, sores appearing all over its body. In this duel they thought was sure to win, it was clear they had lost. The Five Elements Annihilation Light rampaged inside its body, Nearly tearing it apart. ¡°Impossible! Impossible!¡± The demon leader let out a shrill roar, and the next moment, the five-colored Annihilation Light burst forth explosively. The giant spider-like demon¡¯s belly suddenly swelled enormously, with five-colored light shining through its flesh. Rumble! The clash between the Five Elements Dao and the swallowing Dao didn¡¯t result in a decisive outcome, but such power was clearly too much for the spider demon to bear. The explosion spread rapidly, the demon leader¡¯s body instantly turned into countless pieces of flesh, scattering everywhere, Chaotic Dao powers wandered in the void, spreading the scent of destruction. This scene silenced tens of thousands of abyssal demons in an instant, millions of bizarre faces simultaneously showing terror. A Dao Fusion level abyssal demon was actually slain by Jiang Chengxuan with a single move? The other three Dao Fusion demon leaders¡¯ pupils shrank, showing fear for the first time. Since the start of the war of invasion into the new world, the number of fallen Dao Fusion level abyssal demons was countable, And those were either ambushed or killed by divine treasures. Unexpectedly, right before their eyes, a human cultivator had slain a Dao Fusion level demon leader with a single move. Yet, in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind, the system task¡¯s progress only ticked up by a thousandth. ¡°Still a long way to go.¡± Jiang Chengxuan muttered, clearly not surprised by the outcome. Chapter 943 - Chapter 943: Hear My Command, Leave None Alive! Chapter 943: Hear My Command, Leave None Alive! Editor: Henyee Translations His whisper, like a thunderclap, resonated in the ears of tens of thousands of demons, suddenly making them feel less arrogant. Look at what this human said; isn¡¯t it a hundred times more outrageous than the demons themselves? He was not surprised at all that an abyssal demon of the same level was killed by him. But the fact is, Jiang Chengxuan killed a Dao Fusion level demon with a single move, without any hint of joy. This left tens of thousands of abyssal demons feeling a mix of shock, anger, and fear¡ªquite a complex mix of emotions. Indeed, the death of the spider demon was largely due to its greed, In fact, what killed it was the conflict between the Demonic Abyss rule it borrowed and Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Five Elements rule. Under normal circumstances, it might have only been severely injured by the Five Elements Annihilation Light, instead of having its demonic soul utterly destroyed. With the mission unfinished, Jiang Chengxuan naturally had no intention of stopping. The next moment, golden light surged in his hands, summoning the Five Elements Diagram, which then transformed into the most lethal Golden Void Sword. ¡°Golden Void Sword, attack!¡± Jiang Chengxuan pointed forward, and the Golden Void Sword turned into an explosive beam of light, striking with extreme speed. This sword, like a celestial river descending from the sky, shattered the void. The remaining three Dao Fusion demon leaders hastily summoned their demonic treasures and manifested their rules to intercept. Terrifying demonic qi from all directions assaulted the golden light, some transforming into black thorny demon flowers, others into blood-red bizarre demon beasts, and some into nebulous ghostly shadows twisting the void. Various sinister abyssal rules erupted, entangling Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Golden Void Sword, tearing and gnawing at it. The combined force of the three great demons halted even the Golden Void Sword, miring it in a quagmire, preventing it from advancing further, It could only maintain its brilliance. But just as the demon leaders breathed a sigh of relief, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly made another move. ¡°Five-Color Divine Light!¡± Maintaining the Golden Void Sword¡¯s brilliance with one hand, Jiang Chengxuan tapped his forehead with the other, releasing an immensely grand aura. Tens of thousands of demons felt a burst of light in the sky as if a supreme being had flashed into existence, The Five Elements Dao circulated at its peak, and a majestic five-colored divine light blasted out instantly. The Five-Color Divine Light swept over the three great Dao Fusion demons¡¯ demonic treasures and their manifested rules. In an instant, they felt as if the heavens and earth were overturning, their consciousnesses plunging into the abyss. All their Dharmic power, demonic power, and rules instantly distancing from them. In that moment, the Golden Void Sword immediately broke through all restrictions, slashing towards the closest Dao Fusion demon leader. The demon leader¡¯s numerous eyes widened to their limits, unable to mobilize its full strength. It could only watch helplessly as the terrifying Golden Void Sword pierced through its chest, leaving a horrifying hole. Then, the Five Elements Dao invaded, and although the Five-Color Divine Light¡¯s effect passed, allowing its Dharmic power to return, its life force could no longer be salvaged. Under the combination of two major moves, Jiang Chengxuan had slain another Dao Fusion demon leader, which was a terrifying feat! Due to the fall of two abyssal demon leaders, the manifestation of the demonic abyss in the sky began to shake violently, as if about to collapse. In an instant, all abyssal demons could feel their strength waning. Actually, they were already weakened after the death of a Mahayana Daolord of the demonic abyss, and now they felt even more diminished. Rumble! Another battlefield thundered explosively, as if countless thunder gods were beating drums, hurling spears of lightning. Shen Ruyan, leveraging the restraining power of the Five Elements Divine Thunder against demonic beings, already had the upper hand. The tremors of the demonic abyss manifestation gave her the opening to unleash her power, severely wounding the enemy. In a moment, two and a half of the five Dao Fusion demon leaders were down, and the demon army suffered heavy casualties. The remaining demon leaders were in despair, their mood shifting from bloodthirsty to hopeless in just a brief moment. At that time, streaks of light suddenly appeared in the distant sky, all emanating a vast aura of righteousness, Unquestionably, they were all disciples of the Haoran Sect. Having received Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s message, they rushed to provide support, fearing the vice sect master might encounter danger, But upon their arrival, they were greeted by such a scene. ¡°Vice Sect Master! We¡¯ve arrived¡­¡± Their commanding shout to intimidate the enemy forces was cut short mid-sentence. Facing the despondent demon army, they fell into contemplation. Looking over the battlefield, they realized a great battle had taken place, and then seeing the remnants of two Dao Fusion demon leaders, they were all stunned in place. They thought they were coming to put out a fire, not realizing they were actually there to clean up the aftermath. ¡°Hear my command, leave none alive!¡± But Jiang Chengxuan did not hesitate and immediately erupted with momentum, his voice booming like a great bell. His voice instantly roused the Haoran Sect disciples who had come to aid. Several Dao Integration Saints flew out first, Manifesting their Dao rule, conjuring spells to attack the demon leaders. The other Void Returning and low-level cultivators also reacted and released their spells and divine powers, They shot towards the demon army like raindrops. In an instant, a full-scale battle erupted, with tens of thousands of demons clashing like a tidal wave against the reinforcements from the Haoran Sect. However, with the manifestation of the demonic abyss encountering issues, these abyssal demons were naturally no match for the battle-hardened garrison forces of the new world. Just one round of assault confirmed the advantage was with the Haoran Sect¡¯s forces. This battle, from the moment Jiang Chengxuan dragged out the demon race, slaughtering the demon leaders, they just needed to arrive, and it was already a declared victory, without any doubt. After the Haoran Sect¡¯s Saints rushed out to encircle and kill the demon leaders, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly found himself with some free time. He supported his own sect¡¯s Saints in exterminating the demon leaders with the Five Elements Diagram while also beginning to tackle the system¡¯s task. Now that the full-scale battle had erupted, he had no need for restraint, wielding Five Elements spells in his hands, mercilessly slaughtering the demon army. A flash of golden light, and endless true sun fire fell like a rain of fire, instantly engulfing the demon army, turning them into nourishment for the soil of the new world. The blue Dao rule of Water evolved, and giant waves appeared out of thin air in the sky, and the land turned into a swamp, like a merciless maw, swallowing one abyssal demon after another. The Five Elements spells were effortlessly cast in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands. Meanwhile, in his mind, the system task progress was skyrocketing. With each spell cast, the task progress leaped a little, then started to grow exponentially. This area became a veritable graveyard for demons, even the demonic abyss manifestation couldn¡¯t bear to watch, gradually dissipating. No one expected the first counterattack battle of the human cultivators against the demons to end so suddenly in victory. Chapter 944 - Chapter 944: System Reward, Hundred Arts of Cultivation Pill Chapter 944: System Reward, Hundred Arts of Cultivation Pill Editor: Henyee Translations The battle to exterminate the abyssal demons lasted for several days, turning the skies different colors. With the human cultivators¡¯ army already holding the advantage in strength against the demoralized demon army, the outcome of this war, under such favorable conditions, was naturally without any suspense. As the last Dao Fusion demon leader fell to Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Lightning Immortal Slayer, not a single complete demon could be seen in the area anymore. On the scarred land, pieces of demonic flesh were scattered everywhere, with black blood pooling into rivers, and various sinister remnants from the abyss lying across the battlefield, emitting eerie auras. The corpses of the five Dao Fusion demon leaders were particularly conspicuous, all heavily wounded, resembling mined-out mountains, with only their demonic auras unwilling to dissipate and still proclaiming their once-glorious existence. Countless Haoran Sect and New World garrison cultivators found this scene surreal, hard to believe. After battling the abyssal demons for years, they knew all too well the cruelty and ferocity of these demons, which was hair-raising. Yet now, those demons who had killed countless human cultivators and plundered numerous treasures of the New World were slaughtered and eradicated. Tens of thousands of demon troops, with not a single survivor, were all annihilated! Even after battling the abyssal demons relentlessly for over a decade, they had never achieved such miraculous results as they did today. Moreover, this tens of thousands-strong demon army was originally planning a secret retreat from the battle zone. Had they managed to pull back to their demonic fortresses, the difficulty of exterminating them would have increased tenfold. Regardless, in this battle, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan played pivotal roles, creating a miraculous outcome in the New World¡¯s war against the abyssal demons. However, at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attention was drawn to the system¡¯s voice in his mind. After eradicating the abyssal demon army, completing the task of slaying a thousand abyssal demons naturally followed, he received his reward. [Ding!] [Congratulations to the host for achieving the feat of slaying a thousand abyssal demons.] [Receive system reward: three Hundred Arts of Cultivation Pills. Upon consumption, any one of the Hundred Arts of Cultivation skills will breakthrough.] [However, the Cultivation Art that achieves breakthrough via this method will not be eligible for system rewards again.] Upon hearing the system¡¯s announcement, Jiang Chengxuan knew he had stumbled upon something valuable. Hundred Arts of Cultivation Pills, pills that could directly enhance the level of Cultivation Arts, were utterly astonishing. Every Cultivation Art requires one¡¯s own understanding and practice to reach a higher level. Unlike minor thresholds in cultivation, which just need a bit of insight and can be overcome with the accumulation of Dharmic power and Dao, breaking through in Cultivation Arts often requires a breakthrough in self-awareness, achieving a higher level naturally. Yet, the Hundred Arts of Cultivation Pill could defy common knowledge. How could Jiang Chengxuan not be surprised? Even though the breakthroughs achieved with this pill won¡¯t be eligible for system rewards, their value is still immense. As one advances to higher realms, breakthroughs become increasingly difficult, sometimes taking hundreds of years just to nudge slightly. Going forward, as his realm increases, it would be challenging for his Cultivation Arts to keep pace with his cultivation progress. The Hundred Arts of Cultivation Pill rewarded by the system undoubtedly solves a significant future problem for Jiang Chengxuan. Currently, his mastery in the Cultivation Arts, such as alchemy, artifact refinement, array making, and talisman making, are all at the seventh level. They would probably only be of great help to cultivators below the Dao Integration realm. Now at the Dao Fusion level, his existing skills undoubtedly became somewhat insignificant. However, advancing these skills to the eighth level with the Cultivation Arts Pill would change everything. With the various Cultivation Arts complementing each other, his path of cultivation would surely surpass others at the same level. Gradually refocusing his mind, Jiang Chengxuan then put away the Cultivation Arts Pills and turned his attention back to the outside world. By this time, the battle had completely subsided, and all the human cultivators were looking at Jiang Chengxuan, waiting for his instructions. Seeing Jiang Chengxuan finally make a move, they immediately showed hopeful expressions. ¡°Vice Sect Master, the demon army has been completely annihilated! What shall we do next?¡± At this moment, the leading Saint from the Haoran Sect who came to support stepped forward and spoke. His expression was very excited, and his voice trembled with reverence. Initially skeptical about this newly appointed Vice Sect Master of the Haoran Sect, especially since Jiang Chengxuan had not been seen upon their arrival, only sending messages to deploy the troops. If it weren¡¯t for Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s reputation within the Haoran Sect and having a Mahayana Daolord as his Shifu, he would not be able to command so many people for support. Only now did he realize how terrifying Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strength truly was, shuddering at the thought of the consequences of neglecting his orders. If he had delayed this miraculous battle, he would have been a sinner to the Haoran Sect and even to the human world. But Jiang Chengxuan was unaware of his thoughts, assuming he was just overly excited, so he said, ¡°Now that it¡¯s over, let¡¯s clean up the battlefield. We¡¯re not aware of the other demonic forces, so we won¡¯t venture into battle recklessly.¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan became quite cautious. He knew that the tens of thousands of abyssal demons he had exterminated represented several garrisoned areas¡¯ forces. It was equivalent to liberating four or five human garrisoned areas at once. This single battle could essentially cause the abyssal demons¡¯ arrangements to collapse. There was no need to take any more risks. Hearing his words, the initially ecstatic army of cultivators also calmed down. This was indeed the case. At this moment, they couldn¡¯t help but respect Jiang Chengxuan even more. After all, a good leader not only needs courage and vigor but also knows when to retreat and advance. Staying put was clearly the best option at this time. So, the following time was spent cleaning the battlefield. Besides seizing the resources and treasures plundered by the abyssal demons, their corpses also needed to be cleaned. The existence of abyssal demons is a contamination, even in death. The demonic rules left in the New World by the abyssal demons also had to be gradually cleared away. As for the five abyssal demon leaders, three were dealt with by Jiang Chengxuan, one by Shen Ruyan, and the remaining one by the high-level human cultivators. They manifested their own Dao to destroy the corpses of the demon leaders and sealed the demonic artifacts they used with their Dao. This battle, which eradicated tens of thousands of abyssal demons, was immensely fruitful. Chapter 945 - Chapter 945: Aftermath of the Battle, Distribution of Merits Chapter 945: Aftermath of the Battle, Distribution of Merits Editor: Henyee Translations Cleaning up the remnants of tens of thousands of abyssal demons and their spoils took the Haoran Sect¡¯s army of cultivators a full day and night. Afterward, all resources reclaimed from the abyssal demons were handed over to Jiang Chengxuan for management. This marked the completion of post-battle tasks. Subsequently, led by members of the Haoran Sect, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan returned to the Haoran Sect¡¯s station. The shocking news of this victorious battle quickly spread throughout the New World. Some were astonished and disbelieving, suspecting the news to be a rumor spread by the Haoran Sect for self-promotion. However, upon verification, the skeptics were forced to believe. In the Qiankun Hall, disciples of the Five Elements Heavenly Sect were shocked, filled with anger and jealousy. Again, it was the Haoran Sect and Jiang Chengxuan seizing all the glory and benefits. As enemies of Jiang Chengxuan, they found no joy in the annihilation of tens of thousands of demonic forces. ¡°Jiang Chengxuan, Haoran Sect, is there really no stopping their rise?!¡± ¡­ Meanwhile, inspired by Jiang Chengxuan and the Haoran Sect¡¯s battle, countless sects and cultivators reignited their fighting spirit, eager to avenge the years of bloodshed against the abyssal demons. Under the intense battle, the flames of war to annihilate the abyssal demons ignited everywhere. The abyssal demons were continuously pursued by the humans. Time passed, and five years later, the last fortress of the demonic forces fell under the spiritual treasures of human cultivators. All the abyssal rifts in the New World were re-sealed and suppressed with arrays. This epic war, spanning decades and involving humans, abyssal demons, demon beasts, eldars, and deepsea nomads, finally concluded. It was perhaps the most terrifying crisis and the cruelest war the Celestial Floodgate Realm had faced in recent eras, with countless cultivators and powers perishing. Even some Dao Mastery cultivators died, forcing Daolords to intervene and ancient ancestors to emerge. This war not only secured the New World for the Celestial Floodgate Realm but also subdued the surrounding realms, ensuring their subservience for millennia. With the resources from this war and the New World, the Celestial Floodgate Realm¡¯s strength was unassailable in the millennia to come. Soon, news of the abyssal demons being driven out of the New World and the foreign races being repelled spread throughout the Floodgate Realm, bringing joy to everyone¡¯s hearts. Even Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan at the Haoran Sect¡¯s station couldn¡¯t help but show joy on their faces. Although the direction of the war was decided long ago, the arrival of its conclusion still brought relief. Soon, a message came from the Pantheon Sect, calling for a war summary meeting and requesting the presence of all sects. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan, accompanied by Shen Ruyan, quickly arrived at the Pantheon Sect. There, they encountered many familiar faces from various sects, including the Haoran Sect, Thunderclap Valley, Feitian Gate, the Qian Family, Divine Shadow Gate, Qiankun Hall, and the Five Elements Heavenly Sect. Due to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s terrifying achievements in the war, many greeted him warmly upon their arrival, except for old foes from the Five Elements Heavenly Sect and Qiankun Hall, who looked on coldly. Unperturbed, Jiang Chengxuan paid them no mind, knowing these sects could no longer cause any significant trouble. The cultivators excitedly discussed the war until the arrival of the sect leaders and eventually, three Mahayana Daolords. This signaled everyone to stop their casual conversations. Jiang Chengxuan immediately noticed Qin Shenwu and respectfully greeted him. Qin Shenwu smiled back, clearly satisfied with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s accomplishments in the war. However, what the cultivators hadn¡¯t anticipated was the arrival of two venerable elders following the three Mahayana Daolords. These elders, who walked in later, took the main seats, leaving everyone in shock. These two were unknown to them, yet their unfathomable presence was palpable. ¡°Let us introduce these two venerable elders, Ancestor Limitless, Ancestor Heavenlight,¡± the Mahayana Daolords then clarified the identities of these two ancient powers from the human race, causing all present to pay their respects. Almighties from the ancient era were not people they could afford to offend. These two were probably invincible existences in the current Celestial Floodgate Realm. Even the most arrogant Five Elements Heavenly Sect was respectful to the two of them, even if they had someone in the Immortal Realm. It was because these two might also ascend soon. ¡°Enough formalities. We are not concerned with your sect disputes. We are here solely to distribute merits, without any prejudice,¡± the two ancestors stated after ensuring their authority was acknowledged. Their main purpose, besides making an appearance, was to distribute war spoils and merits to the various sects. The contributions and sacrifices of the sects and their cultivators were to be documented for this purpose. These merits would then be used to redistribute territories and resources in the New World, along with the war spoils, prioritizing those with greater contributions. Under the decree of these two ancestors, there was no room for dispute. Thus, the distribution of merits commenced, covering all sects that defended the nine domains and the New World. Unsurprisingly, the Haoran Sect emerged as the most meritorious, thanks not only to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s numerous feats across the nine domains but also to the significant contributions of Qin Shenwu, a Mahayana Daolord. The Five Elements Heavenly Sect and the Qiankun Hall, who were originally prepared to cause trouble at the meeting, were also silent at this moment. Facing the two venerable ancestors, their schemes were futile. Moreover, the hall master of the Qiankun Hall did not appear in the battle of Mahayana on the excuse of an injury. Under such circumstances, the two ancestors were already very dissatisfied. How could they dare to protest again? They were simply courting death if they did so. After two days, the post-war conference concluded, with Jiang Chengxuan receiving the highest commendations from the two ancestors. Their closeness and expectations towards Jiang Chengxuan made many ponder the rising influence of the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley. After imparting some advice to Jiang Chengxuan, the two venerable human ancestors departed from the Pantheon Sect to continue their mission. With arrangements made by the ancestors, each sect received a satisfactory share of the rewards, leading to their respective departures. Thus, the grand war officially came to an end. Chapter 946 - Chapter 946: Seclusion, Heavenly Calculation Technique Level 6, Curse Technique Chapter 946: Seclusion, Heavenly Calculation Technique Level 6, Curse Technique Editor: Henyee Translations Leaving the Pantheon Sect, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan followed Qin Shenwu and Xue Ping back to their sect. Along the way, Qin Shenwu and Xue Ping couldn¡¯t stop praising Jiang Chengxuan for his performance. In this grand conflict spanning five realms, the Haoran Sect had indeed made a name for itself, showcasing its strength prominently. Jiang Chengxuan had achieved significant victories against foreign races and had defended the nine domains before annihilating countless abyssal demons in the New World Meanwhile, Qin Shenwu, having recently ascended to the Mahayana realm, had made his mark by emerging victorious in a battle against an abyssal Daolord. The Haoran Sect had indeed reaped a bountiful harvest in the division of spoils from this war. The allocation of territories in the New World and the resources confiscated from other realms were all exchanged by the Haoran Sect using their accumulated merits. It¡¯s not hard to imagine the extravagant conditions the disciples of the Haoran Sect will enjoy for centuries to come, and how many more talents will emerge with such resources at their disposal. From this day forward, in the eyes of cultivators across the Celestial Floodgate Realm, the Haoran Sect was undeniably on par with the traditional overlord sects. This battle had brought significant gains to everyone involved. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Qin Shenwu and Xue Ping had their affairs to attend to. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan thus bid them a temporary farewell to return to their respective sects for secluded cultivation. Watching Shen Ruyan¡¯s figure disappear into the distance, Jiang Chengxuan retracted his gaze and returned to his cave abode in a flash of light. Arriving back at his familiar mountain peak, he was greeted by the spirit pets he had been raising. After petting them and feeding them some spiritual fruits, Jiang Chengxuan calmly entered his cave abode. He activated the seclusion restrictions of his cave abode, plunging the surrounding space into complete silence. Illuminated by the soft light of night pearls, Jiang Chengxuan meticulously reviewed his gains, especially cherishing the numerous rewards from the system. The system never disappointed him, always being generous with its gifts. Whether it was the Deduction Bead or the Cultivation Arts Pill, Jiang Chengxuan now laid them out around him, intending to use these treasures for his immediate advancement. The Heavenly Calculation Technique had always been his life-saving skill, protecting him from being calculated by even Daolords. Moreover, the Intuition of the Heavens derived from the Heavenly Calculation Technique was an unmatched skill, proving crucial in battles and schemes alike. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan began to channel his Dharmic power, causing the Deduction Bead to rise and fall into his hand. He then proceeded to use the bead once again on the Heavenly Calculation Technique. Buzz! A strange vibration suddenly swept through the area. In Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind, the content of the Heavenly Calculation Technique immediately began to expand again. It had reached the peak of the fifth level and continued to advance. The speed of advancement only paused for a moment before it surged forward violently. Just like that, Jiang Chengxuan instantly broke through the bottleneck of the Heavenly Calculation Technique and reached the sixth level. Many things and issues that he had previously overlooked or even been unable to grasp became clear after reaching the sixth level. For instance, he could only sense danger in the great battles outside the realm that the Mahayana Daolords participated in before, but now, he could vaguely replicate the situation of those battles in a mysterious way. Also, he suddenly understood why there were problems with the Demonic Abyss. After advancing to the sixth level of the Heavenly Calculation Technique, Jiang Chengxuan could perceive his Karma with Mahayana Daolords. Originally, Daolords were cultivators who had transcended this world and were difficult to spy on. Now, as long as any Daolord had significant Karma with Jiang Chengxuan, he could sense it. Furthermore, Jiang Chengxuan seemed to see the rules of Karma, the subtle connections between all things in this world. Everything in this world is connected by Karma; the difference is only direct or indirect. As Jiang Chengxuan pondered profoundly, a curse scripture suddenly appeared in his mind out of nowhere. ¡°Karma Curse.¡± Jiang Chengxuan muttered unconsciously. This curse scripture gradually integrated with his consciousness and eventually inscribed itself into his mind. It turned out to be a divine power naturally obtained after breaking through in the Heavenly Calculation Technique¡ªKarma Curse. It utilizes the enhancement of Karma to attach the rule of death to the cursed individual. The more complete the information and Karma Jiang Chengxuan obtains about the target, the stronger the power of the Karma Curse. For instance, if he could obtain the target¡¯s blood, hair, etc., the power of the Karma Curse from afar would be far stronger than a direct curse. If he spends a great deal of time preparing and casting the curse in advance, the Karma Curse becomes even more terrifying. It could directly curse and kill an entity at the level of Fusion Dao, causing them to die unseen. Even for Dao Mastery cultivators, this curse divine power could also pose a huge threat. The most important aspect is that, since Jiang Chengxuan possesses the Heavenly Calculation Technique, the target cannot use reverse Karma to trace him back. Karma Curse is a risk-free attack method for him, with a relatively high success rate. This undoubtedly gave Jiang Chengxuan a great surprise. After learning this Karma Curse, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but explore it. In the end, he sighed at the wonders of this divine power. With this ability to kill enemies from afar, he no longer had to fear offending anyone. His enemies would have nowhere to escape in the face of this curse divine power. Furthermore, if anyone provoked him, he could simply hide and secretly curse kill the enemy and their allies. This undoubtedly brought his strength to another level. Jiang Chengxuan sighed and slowly calmed down. Then, he took out three boxes from his side, which contained the Cultivation Arts Pills. He opened the box seal with a secret technique but only took out two of the Cultivation Arts Pills. They were intended to be used on talisman making and spiritual plant cultivation. As for the last one, Jiang Chengxuan did not plan to use it. The reason he did not choose array-making, alchemy, or artifact refinement, which are more practical skills, was that his understanding in these areas had already reached a bottleneck, and he also had the confidence to break through. Choosing to enter seclusion in his cave abode immediately after returning to the Haoran Sect was precisely for this reason. Chapter 947 - Chapter 947: Consecutive Breakthroughs, Level 8, Alchemist Chapter 947: Consecutive Breakthroughs, Level 8, Alchemist Editor: Henyee Translations Without any hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan immediately swallowed the two Cultivation Arts Pills. Instantly, an extremely mysterious energy began to spread throughout his body, reaching even to his very spirit. Jiang Chengxuan closed his eyes and entered a state of serene focus, greedily absorbing the strange energy of the pills. In a flash, various pieces of knowledge and memories about spirit plant cultivation and talisman making emerged, like points of light blossoming in his sea of consciousness. These were not just simple fragments of knowledge; once they integrated into Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body, they felt like experiences he had personally lived through. As information about various spirit plants, their unique characteristics, and the Dao of nature and humanity were absorbed by Jiang Chengxuan, his realm in spirit plant cultivation gradually reached perfection, like overflowing water continuously breaking through barriers. Finally, after a moment, the realm¡¯s gate was burst open, and Jiang Chengxuan suddenly felt a refreshing sensation as if ascending to the heavens. Immediately following this, the effect of the Cultivation Arts Pills continued to unfold. Various mysterious methods of creating talismans and insights into the art of talisman making surged forth like a fountain, relentlessly assaulting the barriers of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s realm until they were perfectly shattered. Day and night passed, and Jiang Chengxuan swiftly mastered many eighth-level talisman techniques, signifying that his skill in talisman making had finally broken through to the eighth level. Breaking through two Cultivation Arts in succession brought Jiang Chengxuan an indescribable sense of exhilaration. Such an improvement was starkly evident and satisfying, as nothing brings more joy than enhancing one¡¯s own strength. With a spirited heart, Jiang Chengxuan began to explore these two advanced Cultivation Hundred Arts. He took out some resources and started cultivating high-grade spirit plants with potent medicinal properties directly in his cave abode. Then, he took out several talismans and began drawing them in the air with a special technique. The runes were incredibly complex, but with his understanding of eighth-level talisman crafting, Jiang Chengxuan meticulously completed them without any mistakes. After examining his work with satisfaction, Jiang Chengxuan collected the talisman materials and sat back down, regaining his focus. Soon, he re-entered a state of tranquil concentration, preparing his body and soul for peak condition. Next, he aimed to break through in arrays, alchemy, and artifact refinement. Despite his confidence in these breakthroughs, he no longer had the shortcut offered by Cultivation Arts Pills and had to polish his skills through persistent effort. Such a tedious process could easily lead to deviation if not careful. Moreover, attempting to break through in three Cultivation Arts simultaneously was no small feat. Only bolstered by the confidence from his recent advancements, did he dare to try. Thus, Jiang Chengxuan carefully adjusted himself to the perfect state, not daring to be negligent. Finding the right moment, he immediately began working with the prepared materials to make his breakthrough, starting with alchemy. He took out his alchemy furnace and with a thought, manifested the Dao of Fire, along with various types of fires blooming with an eerie beauty. These fires had become incredibly solid and mysterious after being nourished throughout the war. With a wave of his hand, he introduced the fires into the furnace, igniting a fierce blaze. Then, focusing his power on the furnace, he meticulously observed every change, timing the addition of each alchemy ingredient perfectly. The flames roared, melting and extracting the essence of the medicinal ingredients. Without any hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan devoted himself entirely to the process of pill concoction, reaching a state of detachment, as if he had merged with the heavens and earth. The path of alchemy allows no shortcuts; only through diligent effort. Time mercilessly passed amidst the burning of the alchemy furnace. Jiang Chengxuan remained motionless, like a statue, only moving robotically to begin the alchemy process once the pill concoction was complete. Thus, thirty years flashed by in the blink of an eye. During these days and nights, Jiang Chengxuan concocted countless batches of pills, melting millions of medicinal herbs and materials. His understanding of alchemy had thoroughly reached the eighth level, only missing that final breakthrough. Finally, at a certain moment, that spark of enlightenment suddenly appeared, and everything fell into place. Like a silver vase breaking and spilling its contents, the bottleneck of eighth-level alchemy was forcefully broken through by Jiang Chengxuan! At this moment, inside the alchemy furnace, the aura of chaos persisted endlessly. This eighth-level pill was finally concocted to completion by Jiang Chengxuan after ten years of effort. An eighth-level alchemist is an exceedingly rare existence in the vast Celestial Floodgate Realm, revered as one above tens of thousands and beneath only Mahanaya Daolords. After all, even those at the Dao Fusion cannot do without their pills, and the best pills can even assist in reaching Mahayana. An incredibly mysterious aura spread as the alchemy furnace was opened, filling the entire cave dwelling with the fragrance of medicine. Even the restrictions set up for seclusion, influenced by the aura of the pill, seemed to become more solid. This was a Chaos Pill, containing a trace of the Dao of Chaos, capable of obscuring the heavens¡¯ secrets and granting the user control over the power of chaos for a period. It is extremely rare. Looking at this pill and feeling the aura of an eighth-level alchemist, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but smile. Finally, through his own efforts, he achieved a breakthrough to the eighth level in alchemy. Although the process was arduous, it was all worth it in the end. From now on, facing adversaries, he had another significant bargaining chip, adding another layer of security to his path of cultivation. Simultaneously, a notification from the system echoed in his mind. [Ding.] [Congratulations to the host for achieving a breakthrough to the eighth level in alchemy.] [Reward received: Advancement Pill. Consuming this pill can directly elevate your current realm to its peak.] Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart surged with excitement. Advancement Pill! This could directly advance his realm to the peak of the Dao Fusion. Considering it had only been a few decades since his breakthrough to the Dao Fusion, advancing directly to its peak was astonishing. For cultivators, a few decades is but a moment. For many who break through to the Dao Fusion, a few decades might not even suffice for stabilizing their realm and mastering the full capabilities of the Dao Fusion. Yet, under such circumstances, Jiang Chengxuan was about to reach the peak of the Dao Fusion. This was an incredible achievement. Such a temptation even made Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart race. With this Advancement Pill, he could now prepare for the next breakthrough to the realm of Dao Mastery. Chapter 948 - Chapter 948: Breakthroughs in Array and Artifact Refinement Chapter 948: Breakthroughs in Array and Artifact Refinement Editor: Henyee Translations Although the peak of the Dao Fusion realm was within reach, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t rush. After some thought, he decided to continue with his original plan, aiming to first achieve breakthroughs in the art of array and artifact refinement before advancing to the peak of the Dao Fusion realm. Moreover, given the system rewards for alchemy breakthroughs, Jiang Chengxuan was even more curious about what awaited him next. Thus, Jiang Chengxuan carefully stored the Advancement Pill and began adjusting his state again. Sitting on a soft cushion, he gathered his spirit with practiced ease, entering a tranquil state. He breathed slowly until he had complete control over every strand of his Dharmic power. Next, Jiang Chengxuan manifested the Dao of Fire, with different fires floating around him. Additionally, he took out numerous spirit artifacts and treasures from his storage space. These were enemy treasures he had collected from battlefields, varying in styles and forms, representing the diverse cultures of demon beasts, deepsea nomads, eldars, and abyssal demons. Each race and world used different materials and methods for artifact refinement. For an artifact refiner, these spirit tools are like books and secrets, offering enlightenment and improvement through disassembly and smelting. Jiang Chengxuan did precisely that, breaking down and studying every spirit tool and treasure, high-grade or low, without omission. Each piece contributed to his experience in breaking through the barriers of artifact refinement, also unveiling many mysteries of the craft. Gradually, Jiang Chengxuan became wholly immersed in the world of artifact refinement, forgetting all else. Years flew by¡ªfive, ten, twenty, thirty¡­ In the blink of an eye, forty years passed. Without any surprises, Jiang Chengxuan achieved a breakthrough to the eighth level in artifact refinement. This breakthrough didn¡¯t manifest in a visually spectacular manner, but Jiang Chengxuan knew his understanding of Dharmic treasures had reached a profound level. Now, he could almost instantly discern the functions of an enemy¡¯s spiritual treasure at a glance. Moreover, Jiang Chengxuan had also absorbed all the artifact refinement techniques in the other realms. In the future, he might be able to create something with a combined effect. [Ding.] [Congratulations to the host for achieving a breakthrough to the eighth level in artifact refinement.] As the system¡¯s voice timely echoed in his mind, Jiang Chengxuan smiled, awaiting this moment. [Reward received: Upgrading Stone, capable of temporarily elevating a heaven-connecting spiritual treasure to the level of an Arcane Celestial Treasure.] The system¡¯s voice followed. This time, Jiang Chengxuan was mildly pleased and stored the reward. This reward from the system was essentially an ace up his sleeve, a trump card for critical moments. Although it was not needed now, it could be a lifesaver in life-and-death situations. After taking a breather, Jiang Chengxuan moved around his cave, tending to the spirit plants he had planted. Despite forty years of neglect, under his care, they were still thriving. Once he had taken care of the plants, he sat down again, ready for the next phase of breakthroughs without any hesitation. With renewed vigor, he embarked on achieving further breakthroughs. At this moment, despite some fatigue, Jiang Chengxuan dispelled it and continued to take out objects to initiate his breakthrough. This time, he brought out enemy array discs seized during the war, along with various insights from his experience in laying out arrays. The art of arrays, being the skill he used most frequently among all the cultivation arts, was where Jiang Chengxuan felt most confident and assured of breakthroughs. With a gesture, several array discs flew out, and bolstered by his primordial spirit, he began to unravel the mysteries of these arrays. Each of these arrays was extremely powerful, including eighth-level grand arrays such as the Blood Sea Heaven Slaughtering Array used by Demon Saint Sky Splitter during their attempt to kill him, which was among them. Having personally experienced the power of these grand arrays, Jiang Chengxuan naturally had a deeper understanding of them. Soon, he deciphered the mysteries of various arrays one by one. Jiang Chengxuan thus immersed himself in the profundity of arrays, losing track of time once more. The spirit plants he had planted grew and sprouted, becoming more lush and vibrant. Time flew by until the 100th year of his seclusion finally arrived. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly opened his eyes, emitting brilliant flashes of light. In his eyes, countless mysteries of arrays overlapped and rotated in a mysterious manner, as if thousands of arrays had merged into one. These grand arrays became simpler as they operated, eventually dissolving into nothingness. At that moment, an indescribable aura radiated from Jiang Chengxuan, emanating a profound and mysterious presence. He had finally achieved a breakthrough to the eighth level in the art of arrays! After alchemy, artifact refinement, and now array arts, all three major cultivation arts had been mastered, spanning a hundred years. Even for someone as mentally resilient as Jiang Chengxuan, this moment was exhilarating, prompting laughter from the depth of his heart. A century of seclusion had passed, but he felt no fatigue, only joy. [Ding.] [Congratulations to the host for achieving a breakthrough to the eighth level in arrays. Reward: Ancient Array Spirit.] With the system¡¯s announcement, the final reward was revealed. And this time, the reward was an Array Spirit! Jiang Chengxuan was astounded, then laughed heartily, utterly delighted. Array Spirits, entities only mentioned in records, were said to significantly enhance any array¡¯s power and could perfectly control any arrays. The birth of an Array Spirit depended entirely on fate and probability, with no known conditions for its creation. Such a treasure could only be bestowed by the heavens. Yet, with the system¡¯s aid, Jiang Chengxuan had serendipitously obtained such a treasure, fueling his joy. Looking down, he saw the Array Spirit, resembling an ethereal blue fish without a solid body, swimming through the void. Even with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s perception, he could only see a few blurry light spots. One could only see it with the naked eye. It was obvious how magical it was. Pleased with his discovery, he gently extended his palms, and the Array Spirit, showing its intelligence, leapt into his hands. Jiang Chengxuan smiled, playfully interacting with it. The Array Spirit, far from being annoyed, became even more lively, swimming energetically within his palms, showing closeness and affection. This, too, must be one of the system¡¯s miraculous abilities. Chapter 949 - Chapter 949: Sorting the Harvest, Peak of the Dao Fusion Chapter 949: Sorting the Harvest, Peak of the Dao Fusion Editor: Henyee Translations After playing with the Array Spirit for a while, Jiang Chengxuan finally put it away. While familiarizing himself with the Array Spirit, he vaguely guessed its origins. The Array Spirit exuded a very subtle but powerful aura, leading Jiang Chengxuan to speculate that this rare divine gift might have originated from the legendary tenth-level array. Although he couldn¡¯t pinpoint the exact connection, he was certain there was a cause and effect relationship, which might explain the extreme rarity of Array Spirits. Tenth-level arrays might not exist in the Celestial Floodgate Realm and could potentially annihilate even a Mahayana Daolord if they ventured into one. Setting up such an array would be as difficult as slaying a Daolord, if not more so. However, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t intend to delve deeper into this matter. Having achieved breakthroughs in the three major cultivation arts of alchemy, artifact refinement, and array-making, he was in high spirits and began to organize his gains from this period of seclusion. First and foremost was his advancement in the Heavenly Calculation Technique to the sixth level. This technique greatly aided him, and with the breakthrough, it became an even more significant trump card. Additionally, the sixth level granted him the terrifying Karma Curse divine power, providing him with potential even against Mahayana Daolords. Next were his advancements in the cultivation arts of spirit plant cultivation and talisman making, further safeguarding his cultivation journey. The breakthroughs in alchemy, artifact refinement, and arrays were critical, directly boosting his personal strength. These three cultivation arts all had a key effect. They could directly increase his strength. They were like troikas. From now on, they would be controlled by Jiang Chengxuan, and his cultivation speed would definitely increase qualitatively. Pills could not only increase one¡¯s strength, but also one¡¯s combat ability. It was the same for artifact refinement. Array-making was a skill that could be used to attack, retreat, and defend. Ordinary cultivators who could master one of them were qualified enough to establish a sect and become a sect master. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan had mastered three and was very proficient in them. This was very terrifying. If the outside world were to find out, his reputation would spread far and wide in no time, and his enemies would have even more headaches. After all, not only could these skills be used on him, but they were also urgently needed by his sect. No one would be willing to offend such an existence for no reason. Instead, as soon as they met, they would think of ways to get to know him. Additionally, the system rewards for these breakthroughs brought him unexpected joy. An Advancement Pill could directly elevate him to the peak of the Dao Fusion Realm, saving him a millennium of cultivation. An Upgrading Stone could temporarily elevate a heaven-connecting spiritual treasure to the level of an Arcane Celestial Treasure, acting as a terrifying trump card similar to the ninth-level talisman prepared by his master, Qin Shenwu, for battling Daolord Daolord. Such treasures essentially gave Jiang Chengxuan an additional life, especially the Array Spirit, a rare and highly coveted item. Jiang Chengxuan had no concerns about the Array Spirit¡¯s utility. Arrays were the foundation of the world of cultivation. No force could leave something like arrays. Be it fighting, defense, or killing, they were all indispensable. Possessing the Array Spirit as a trump card meant certain death for some of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s enemies. This period of seclusion brought significant gains, perhaps the most terrifying to date, enhancing his strength, trump cards, and skills across the board. From now on, the Celestial Floodgate Realm was his oyster, even facing Mahayana Daolords seemed possible. Even the Mahayana Daolords, who were formidable before his seclusion, now seemed within his reach for a confrontation. This level of advancement would take others thousands of years of arduous cultivation. Satisfied with the outcome, Jiang Chengxuan was not yet ready to rest. Taking out the Advancement Pill awarded by the system, Jiang Chengxuan took a moment to gather his breath. Without any hesitation, he swallowed the pill. In an instant, terrifying power burst from within his body, coursing through his limbs and bones. This was an extremely pure primordial spirit qi, vast as the ocean. It seemed to have been refined by some top-level secret technique, presenting no harm or absorption barrier. This energy flowed throughout Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body, and every part of him could absorb it. Without any need for concern, all Jiang Chengxuan had to do was to absorb it fully to achieve the peak sooner. In his cave abode, his aura steadily climbed as if a seal had been undone, suggesting his strength had long surpassed that of Dao Fusion. Not just in terms of power, but the Dao within his body was also reaching perfection. Under the mysterious effect of the Advancement Pill, his body seemed to transform into a body of Dao, naturally merging deeply with the Dao of the Five Elements. If an outsider were to witness this, they would be utterly astounded. For a long time, it has always been cultivators seeking the Dao, but never has the Dao sought a cultivator. But at this moment, that was exactly the case. The Dao of the Five Elements and the Dao of Samsara both spontaneously manifested, exuding an affinity and merging with Jiang Chengxuan as if he were a reincarnated immortal, which was incredibly terrifying. Under the effect of the Advancement Pill, Jiang Chengxuan felt comfortable. Suddenly, at a certain moment, he let out a loud shout, and his aura instantly surged to its peak, overflowing with dominance. The excess pure energy was released into his cave abode, greedily absorbed by the spiritual land, yet at this moment, his manifested aura had unmistakably reached the peak of Dao Fusion. ¡°Is this the Advancement Pill? Truly impressive,¡± Jiang Chengxuan murmured, his eyes gleaming with excitement. Breaking through to the Dao Fusion Realm had only taken him a little over a hundred years, and now he had already reached the peak. This was nothing short of miraculous, unprecedented even among the legendary immortals. A hundred years of seclusion, directly achieving the peak, was already beyond belief, sufficient to shock the entire Celestial Floodgate Realm. Not to mention, he had many other breakthroughs and gains. The view from the pinnacle of the Celestial Floodgate Realm was now within Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s reach, ready for him to survey. Chapter 950 - Chapter 950: Out of Seclusion, Exchange for Resources Chapter 950: Out of Seclusion, Exchange for Resources Editor: Henyee Translations Feeling the manifold increase in his Dharmic power, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart was filled with immense satisfaction. The state of the peak of Dao Fusion wasn¡¯t just about the enhancement of Dharmic power. At this point, the power of Dao within him was also nearing perfection. Reaching the peak of a realm is significantly different, almost a minor threshold in itself. Cultivators entering the peak of the Dao Fusion can already be considered as quasi-Dao Mastery without any issue. They often have touched upon a higher realm in some aspects, just missing that final step to breakthrough. A breakthrough doesn¡¯t necessarily need to reach the state of peak. Some independent cultivators lacking resources or those extremely confident in themselves choose to attempt a breakthrough before reaching the peak, to save resources and shorten the time required. However, this also reduces the probability of a successful breakthrough, akin to a gamble. If one reaches the state of peak, there¡¯s at least a 20% higher chance of a successful breakthrough compared to attempting it earlier. Jiang Chengxuan pondered in his mind whether to continue his seclusion. Now that he had reached the peak, why not make a concerted effort to break through to the Dao Mastery, wouldn¡¯t that be wonderful? Moreover, the War of the Five Realms before his seclusion provided him with many insights. All these would aid significantly in his breakthrough to the Dao Mastery, making this a perfect opportunity. Thus, Jiang Chengxuan resolved to continue his seclusion, aiming for a breakthrough to the Dao Mastery. He reached out and extracted the Enlightenment Pill awarded by the system. This pill was also the greatest source of confidence for him to finally break through. Consuming the Enlightenment Pill would add about a 30% chance to his breakthrough, almost ensuring success. However, this process would likely consume another hundred years of his life. Continuing seclusion for two hundred years straight, even for a cultivator, is not a small number. Thinking this, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly wasn¡¯t so eager anymore. Shen Ruyan had also gone back to Thunderclap Valley for seclusion, and by now, she should have emerged too. Considering his partner and possible affairs at the sect, since the chance for breakthrough always exists, he could afford to delay it. Moreover, before attempting a breakthrough, he could make some preparations to increase his chances, such as exchanging for cultivation resources at the sect that help consolidate primordial spirit and stabilize the mind. Given his performance in the war, exchanging for those resources from the sect would be easy. The contribution points he possessed were astonishingly high, possibly even surpassing those of Xue Ping, the sect master of Haoran Sect. With his steps echoing towards the exit of his cave abode, the restrictions that had been in place for a hundred years were finally lifted. The intense sunlight poured in, and the scent of flowers and birdsong instantly lifted Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s spirits. The path of cultivation is drearily monotonous, and without the scenery along the way, it would be unbearably tormenting. He breathed freely the primordial spirit qi of the outside world. The spirit pets that were disturbed by the noise of the restrictions peeked out curiously. The spirit deer, closest to him, affectionately approached first. Jiang Chengxuan petted the deer¡¯s antlers and remarked, ¡°It¡¯s been a hundred years, and you¡¯ve made quite some progress too.¡± The spirit deer made affectionate noises in response. As time passed, these pets around his cave abode had all grown stronger. ¡°Go ahead. I have some matters to attend to outside,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said after playing with the spirit pets for a while. He took out a large amount of pills from his storage treasure and scattered them around. These pills, made during his breakthrough to the eighth level of alchemy, were somewhat beneficial for cultivation but weren¡¯t particularly precious, at least not to Jiang Chengxuan. He even took out a seventh-level spirit pill specifically for the spirit deer to consume. Upon consuming the spirit pill, the spirit deer¡¯s body immediately started to radiate light, and its aura climbed, making it incredibly joyful. However, when it looked towards Jiang Chengxuan, it found he had already vanished. ¡­ In the blink of an eye, Jiang Chengxuan had arrived at the entrance to the Haoran Sect¡¯s treasure vault, guarded by two stone statues of mythical beasts. These two mythical beast statues were puppets, something Jiang Chengxuan could tell at a glance. Their strength was roughly around the Dao Fusion, mainly serving as a warning to those who approached without permission. The sect¡¯s treasure vault was also under the watchful eyes of the sect¡¯s elders. As Jiang Chengxuan moved forward, bypassing the two giant mythical beast puppets, indeed, two figures emerged from the shadows to block his path. ¡°Two respected elders of the sect, here is the sect token, please allow me to pass.¡± Jiang Chengxuan wasn¡¯t surprised by their appearance and promptly presented his identity token. The two elders guarding the treasure vault were slightly astonished upon seeing the token. ¡°Vice Sect Master? Jiang Chengxuan?¡± One elder scrutinized Jiang Chengxuan carefully and asked slowly. ¡°It is indeed I.¡± With Xue Ping¡¯s unique mark on the token, the two elders recognized his identity. They were silent and stared at Jiang Chengxuan seriously, as if they wanted to see through him. However, Jiang Chengxuan just stood there calmly and did not move at all. ¡°Indeed, a talent of our Haoran Sect.¡± ¡°Go ahead and select whatever resources you need. After you come out, we will calculate the contribution points required.¡± The two elders suddenly smiled, returned the token to Jiang Chengxuan, and said. Then, they took out a heaven-connecting spiritual treasure capable of breaking the treasure vault¡¯s seal, jointly manifested their Dao, and opened the massive doors of the treasure vault. Their lineage had taken guarding the sect¡¯s treasure vault as their lifelong goal, their cultivated Dao also related to the guarding of highly-valued locations within the sect. Moreover, they seldom left the sect and were not well-informed about external affairs. But a hundred years ago, when a large amount of resources was sent back to the sect, claiming to be war spoils from the ended conflict, they casually inquired and learned of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s fame and deeds. Seeing him today, they found he indeed lived up to his reputation. His strength and potential were immeasurably profound ¡°Thanks a lot.¡± Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t say much, just nodded in appreciation and stepped through the grand doors of the sect¡¯s treasure vault. As space fluctuated, he felt as if he had passed through a domain-like restriction, entering a space resembling a new world. Inside, various cultivation resources were displayed in abundance, breathtaking to behold, with no end in sight. It was like an island in a different space built of treasures, with divine medicines, spiritual treasures, and precious items stored in numerous glass treasure boxes. Chapter 951 - Chapter 951: Leaving the Treasure Vault, Meeting Qin Shenwu Again Chapter 951: Leaving the Treasure Vault, Meeting Qin Shenwu Again Editor: Henyee Translations Boxes filled with resources piled up like mountains, and deeper within, Jiang Chengxuan could faintly sense the existence of a second door. ¡°The second door opens for elders and higher-ups of the sect, requiring contribution points to enter. Would you like to open it?¡± Before Jiang Chengxuan could ask, the voice of the guarding elder came through the void. ¡°Of course.¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied. He was not short on contribution points now. And merely the resources on the first level were insufficient to meet his needs for breaking through to the Dao Mastery. As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan felt a large array within the entire treasure vault begin to operate. Layers of restrictions were unlocked, revealing a portal at the far end, like parting clouds. However, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t rush over. Instead, he selected the resources he needed from the first level according to his needs. Some time later, he continued forward at a leisurely pace and stepped into the door of the second level. Buzz. Crossing another boundary, Jiang Chengxuan entered a new section of the treasure vault. Here, compared to the lower level, the elemental spirit energy was significantly denser, making it a veritable blessed land. Yet, it was merely used for storage, showcasing the Haoran Sect¡¯s immense wealth. The treasures on this level were about eighty percent less than on the first layer. However, everything here was only available to elders and above. These were treasures accumulated by the Haoran Sect over the years, with even the least valuable of them useful for Dao Integration cultivators. In fact, in the center of the pile of treasures, Jiang Chengxuan even saw the existence of immortal medicine, although it was only an incomplete part. Nonetheless, it was still astonishing. From Dao Integration Saints to Mahayana Daolords, anyone could find something valuable here, making a visit worthwhile. Without further ado, Jiang Chengxuan began his meticulous selection process. In this level, he saw many familiar items, such as high-grade demonic pills, treasures from the deepsea nomads, and secret medicines from the eldars¡­ These were resources distributed to the Haoran Sect after the war, during the merit distribution meeting. Before the war, such items were rare in the treasure vault, as they were unique to foreign worlds. Quickly, half a day passed in a flash. It was not until dusk that Jiang Chengxuan emerged from the grand doors of the treasure vault. The figures of the two guarding elders also promptly appeared outside. Jiang Chengxuan, satisfied, handed the storage artifact used to store treasures to the elders to deduct the corresponding contribution points. The two elders counted seriously and could not help but click their tongues. ¡°These resources total eighty-eight million contribution points.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Once the elders finished tallying, Jiang Chengxuan handed over his sect token without hesitation. The elders then deducted the contribution points from the token and returned the storage artifact to him. By then, his visit to the treasure vault had officially ended. The expenditure of contribution points did not surprise Jiang Chengxuan, even though it might be an astronomical sum others could not accumulate in a lifetime. When selecting these resources, Jiang Chengxuan chose only the best quality, sparing no expense. Moreover, there were actually many exchanged resources that were not prepared for the breakthrough of the Dao Mastery. As his cultivation arts had improved greatly. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s need for resources also undoubtedly increased. This time, his exchange was predominantly for alchemical and artifact crafting refining, a preparation for unforeseen needs. After all, his next emergence from seclusion would not be until a century later. Who could predict the circumstances then? It was not a bad thing to prepare more. Moreover, he was carrying a huge sum of money now. With a heart light and spirits high, Jiang Chengxuan left the treasure vault of the Haoran Sect, pausing momentarily before deciding to visit his Shifu, Qin Shenwu. After that war, the two of them had not seen each other for more than a century. He circulated his Dharmic power and transformed into a five-colored streak of light that flew towards the Shenwu Peak where Qin Shenwu was. Along the way, many people were surprised to see this terrifying aura. Then, they realized that Vice Sect Master Jiang Chengxuan had come out of seclusion. Unexpectedly, his strength had already reached this realm, making the others blush with shame. It had to be known that Jiang Chengxuan had not been in the Haoran Sect for long. He could be said to be the youngest elder. But now, his strength was already close to Sect Master Xue Ping¡¯s level, marking him as one of the few dominant figures in the Haoran Sect. His might was unmatched in the Floodgate Realm, a monstrous talent capable of overpowering all other sects. Unaware of the awe he inspired, Jiang Chengxuan soon arrived at the grand hall of Xuanwu Peak, where the familiar figure of Qin Shenwu awaited, seemingly expecting his arrival. Approaching the towering figure, Jiang Chengxuan bowed respectfully, ¡°Shifu, my seclusion has ended, and I¡¯ve come to see you.¡± Qin Shenwu turned, his face breaking into a warm smile upon seeing his most proud disciple, ¡°Ha, Chengxuan, your gains from a century of seclusion seem quite substantial. Good! Very good!¡± In front of Jiang Chengxuan, Qin Shenwu cast aside the demeanor of a grand Daolord, praising him warmly. ¡°Indeed, Shifu, I¡¯ve made some gains,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied, not overly modest, his smile genuine. Their conversation then turned to the years passed, discussing the dynamics of the Floodgate Realm. Qin Shenwu, without reservations, shared everything, painting a clear picture of the recent events. The realms of Tianyao, Changhai, and Tianling, after their defeat, had been harassed by the Floodgate Realm until they were forced to seal their realm barrier. It was equivalent to cutting off the possibility of ascension to immortality to prevent the revenge by the Celestial Floodgate Realm. The Abyssal Realm, too, had ceased its encroachment on the New World, letting the passageway from the demonic abyss to the New World be sealed with heavy restrictions. On the front of the New World, the Haoran Sect had developed a significant area, with Leng Yuehua managing the resources. This continuous influx elevated the living standards of the sect¡¯s disciples. Under such influences, the number of cultivators joining the Haoran Sect had been increasing year by year. With the Haoran Sect¡¯s wealth and power, they welcomed all who met their criteria, their influence growing to a point where calling them an overlord sect was no overstatement. After a day and night of casual talk, Jiang Chengxuan revealed his true purpose, ¡°Shifu, my emergence from seclusion was to exchange for resources needed for breakthroughs. I¡¯ve decided to go into consecutive seclusion to break through the Dao Mastery.¡± Without holding back, Jiang Chengxuan shared his plans for breakthrough, laying bare his ambitions to his Shifu, Qin Shenwu. Chapter 952 - Chapter 952: Qin Shenwu Gifting Treasures, Heading to Thunderclap Valley Chapter 952: Qin Shenwu Gifting Treasures, Heading to Thunderclap Valley Editor: Henyee Translations Upon hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, even Qin Shenwu, a figure renowned for his unwavering resolve, couldn¡¯t help but sharply focus his gaze It was astonishing, after all, that Jiang Chengxuan, who had not long ago entered the realm of Dao Fusion, was now on the cusp of breaking through to Dao Mastery. Qin Shenwu knew his disciple¡¯s character better than anyone; Chengxuan must possess a certain confidence in his breakthrough, and the chances of success were likely not slim. This realization surprised him, for while his disciple had always been remarkable, this development was particularly startling. After a brief moment of astonishment, Qin Shenwu spoke again, ¡°If you are confident, why not. The Haoran Sect is flourishing more with each passing day, so you need not worry about sect affairs.¡± He offered Jiang Chengxuan reassurance, advising him not to be distracted by the responsibilities towards the sect. ¡°However, could you allow me to assess your current state, just to be sure?¡± Qin Shenwu continued, feeling a sense of duty towards his disciple. The relationship between a Shifu and a disciple in the path of cultivation often transcends that of mere guides and protectors; it¡¯s a bond stronger and more intimate than that of blood. ¡°Okay.¡± Jiang Chengxuan responded without hesitation, readily agreeing to the request. Perhaps his visit wasn¡¯t initially for this purpose, and he was quite confident in his breakthrough, but the opportunity to have his progress checked by a Mahayana Daolord, his own Shifu, was not something to refuse. The two rose from their seats in the grand hall and stepped outside, making their way to the summit outside the Xuanwu Peak. In just a few steps, Jiang Chengxuan had adjusted his breathing, reaching an optimal state. At the cliff outside the peak, amidst swirling clouds and a faint glow of dawn, Jiang Chengxuan nodded slightly to Qin Shenwu and then invoked his full power, his aura climbing terrifyingly. Soon after, his mastery over the Dao Fusion was soon apparent, as the rules of the Five Elements unfolded, with the rule of Samsara manifesting alongside them. The world of the Five Elements Cycle materialized atop the Xuanwu Peak, its rules intertwining perfectly with Jiang Chengxuan, a clear sign of complete Dao Fusion, nearly mastering the Dao of the Five Elements and Samsara. This scene took Qin Shenwu aback. He had thought Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s decision to break through was based on obtaining some treasure or sudden enlightenment, but he hadn¡¯t expected his disciple to have already reached the peak of Dao Fusion. In merely a century, to step into the realm of Dao Fusion required not just extraordinary talent but also significant opportunities. ¡°Alright, Chengxuan, you are even more remarkable than I had imagined. It seems you are set on this path of seclusion for breakthrough,¡± Qin Shenwu said with a broad smile, recognizing that his disciple¡¯s future achievements would be formidable. The Haoran Sect¡¯s second Mahayana Daolord was almost a certainty. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s natural talent was undeniable, and coupled with the fate that cultivators believe in, he was indeed a favored son of the heavens. Even he himself found it hard to compare. However, Qin Shenwu would naturally not pry into his disciple¡¯s secrets; in the world of cultivation, such knowledge could spell disaster for the inquisitive. Respecting each other¡¯s silence is a form of mutual respect. ¡°Shifu, you flatter me. It is all thanks to your excellent guidance and constant nurturing that I have achieved so much so quickly¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan said modestly, in turn praising Qin Shenwu, who couldn¡¯t help but chuckle at the gesture. ¡°Enough of that,¡± Qin Shenwu laughed, ¡°I believe you already have a great chance of breaking through. But as your Shifu, I still have duties to fulfill.¡± As Qin Shenwu¡¯s words fell, he retrieved a grey treasure box from his storage treasure. Inside the box lay a pitch-black lotus, radiating an enigmatic aura as if it were a relic from beyond the heavens. Handing the treasure box to Jiang Chengxuan, Qin Shenwu slowly explained, ¡°This is a Daoless Black Lotus that grew in the realms beyond ours. It might aid in your breakthrough to Dao Mastery. Take it and use it well.¡± Upon seeing the Daoless Black Lotus within the box, Jiang Chengxuan was momentarily taken aback. Even though Qin Shenwu spoke casually, Chengxuan was well aware of the rarity of such a treasure. Clearly, it was an object from beyond their realm, marked by distinct extraterrestrial energy. Its origin in the outer realm signified one thing: only a Mahayana Daolord could obtain such treasures. For anyone other than a Mahayana Daolord, venturing into the outer realms was tantamount to seeking death. Such treasures that caught the eye of a Mahayana Daolord were undoubtedly valuable, not only for their rarity but also for their efficacy. The fact that it could assist in breaking through to Dao Mastery made it as precious as the Enlightenment Pills bestowed by the system. Jiang Chengxuan looked at his Shifu, Qin Shenwu, and without saying much, accepted the treasure box. Between them, words were unnecessary; their deep Shifu-disciple relationship said it all. ¡°Alright, there are others you probably wish to see. You should go now,¡± Qin Shenwu said, concluding their meeting without further ado. Waving his hand, he then returned to the grand hall alone. Jiang Chengxuan felt a warmth in his heart. On the arduous path of cultivation, the bond with a Shifu like Qin Shenwu was invaluable. The person he intended to see next was, undoubtedly, his Dao companion, Shen Ruyan. Their relationship had deepened through mutual support, especially since their arrival in the Floodgate Realm in search of the Dao. He was confident Shen Ruyan must be thinking of him often too. Before his next period of seclusion, Shen Ruyan was his primary concern. With this thought, Jiang Chengxuan no longer hesitated. Stirring a gentle breeze, he transformed into a streak of light and flew off, heading directly for Thunderclap Valley. Soon, Jiang Chengxuan arrived at the boundary of Thunderclap Valley, slowing down to stop before the sect¡¯s entrance. The news of his arrival spread quickly within Thunderclap Valley, and soon, a familiar elder from the valley greeted him with a warm smile. After exchanging pleasantries, Jiang Chengxuan made his intentions clear¡ªhe was there to see Shen Ruyan. The elder from Thunderclap Valley, naturally, was forthcoming and informed Jiang Chengxuan of Shen Ruyan¡¯s recent circumstances. After their brief conversation, Jiang Chengxuan wasted no time heading towards the mountain peak where Shen Ruyan resided. According to the elder, Shen Ruyan had also just ended her seclusion and was currently residing within Thunderclap Valley. Jiang Chengxuan felt it must be fate waiting for his arrival since they had entered seclusion around the same time. Their emergence should also be closely aligned. Chapter 953 - Chapter 953: Goodbye, Shen Ruyan Chapter 953: Goodbye, Shen Ruyan Editor: Henyee Translations Navigating through the peaks and valleys of Thunderclap Valley, Jiang Chengxuan was on his quest to reunite with Shen Ruyan, yet he stumbled upon an unexpected figure first. Atop a nearby peak, a middle-aged man with gentle features and a strong aura smiled warmly at him. Jiang Chengxuan, feeling it, turned to see it was none other than Yun Yizhen, Shen Ruyan¡¯s Shifu. Their last meeting had been a century ago, after the war, at the merit distribution assembly. ¡°It¡¯s been a long time, Sect Master Yun,¡± Jiang Chengxuan greeted, dispelling his Dharmic power to approach Yun Yizhen. Given he had already heard news of Shen Ruyan, a brief wait wouldn¡¯t hurt, especially since Yun Yizhen was an old acquaintance and Shen Ruyan¡¯s Shifu. A meeting was inescapable. ¡°Vice Sect Master Jiang, it¡¯s good to see you well!¡± Yun Yizhen laughed heartily in response. ¡°Oh, please, Sect Master Yun, just call me Chengxuan. You are Ruyan¡¯s Shifu, after all,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied with a smile, gesturing dismissively. ¡°You, young man, are nearly catching up to me. What¡¯s the rush? Eager to take over as sect master?¡± Yun Yizhen teased, continuing to laugh. He had noticed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s substantial increase in strength as he approached as a beam of light, marveling at how quickly he had advanced since their last meeting. If Yun Yizhen knew of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s current state of peak Dao Fusion, his surprise would turn into shock. After all, a veteran cultivator like him was only at the peak of the Dao Mastery. Jiang Chengxuan was just a junior in their generation, but if he was already at the same realm as them, In that case, he could only be described as a monster. Yet, Jiang Chengxuan was not one to boast, choosing instead to remain modest. After exchanging pleasantries and discussing the current state of affairs in the Floodgate Realm, given the close relationship between Thunderclap Valley and the Haoran Sect, the conversation naturally drifted towards these matters. ¡°Ruyan is on her mountain peak. You should go ahead,¡± Yun Yizhen eventually said, sensing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eagerness to depart, or perhaps out of consideration for his disciple¡¯s feelings. He didn¡¯t want to keep his disciple waiting any longer than necessary. Grateful for this, Jiang Chengxuan did not hide his eagerness. He smiled and thanked him. Then, he turned into a beam of light and flew to the mountain where Shen Ruyan was. This time, without any interruptions, he crossed the dense mountains and seas of clouds to reach his destination: Shen Ruyan¡¯s cave abode. The mountain peak was reminiscent of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s own, home to many spiritual pets, and there, amidst a sea of flowers and spirit beings, was the person he had longed for. As if sensing his presence, Shen Ruyan turned around, her familiar face blooming with a smile more radiant than any flower, stirring Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart and bringing a smile to his own face. After a century of diligent cultivation apart, their reunion was heartfelt and profound, a moment of deep emotion that needed no words. ¡°You¡¯re here, my husband.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± In the serene embrace of nature, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan found themselves wrapped in a silence that spoke volumes. They held hands, wandering the mountain peaks, immersing themselves in the beauty around them like the most ordinary of cultivators, finding joy in simplicity. ¡°Ruyan, you¡¯ve also broken through to the realm of Dao Fusion,¡± Jiang Chengxuan remarked with a smile as they meandered along a mountain path. He noticed the solidity of Shen Ruyan¡¯s aura and the enhanced strength emanating from her. ¡°Yes, this period of seclusion was quite fruitful, as expected,¡± Shen Ruyan replied with a light smile, her breakthrough a natural progression after countless battles, a smooth transition that seemed predestined. ¡°Congratulations. It looks like Thunderclap Valley has gained another powerful elder,¡± Jiang Chengxuan continued. Though Shen Ruyan¡¯s breakthrough came a century later than his, in the grand scheme of a cultivator¡¯s lifespan, a century was merely a brief moment of seclusion. Shen Ruyan¡¯s talents, even without the assistance of a system like Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s, were undeniably profound. Her achievements made her more than deserving of the title of Holy Daughter of Thunderclap Valley, possibly the strongest in generations. ¡°Humph, that still doesn¡¯t make me comparable to you, Vice Sect Master Jiang,¡± Shen Ruyan teased back, dropping all formalities in the comfort of her companion¡¯s presence. In front of her Dao companion, she did not have the airs of a Holy Daughter at all. These words immediately made the two of them unable to help but laugh. Such partnerships are rare, where both parties match each other¡¯s brilliance, understanding the ruthless nature of the Dao that does not wait for anyone. Only those of equal standing can truly walk side by side without holding each other back. Their conversation then shifted towards the developments in the outside world since emerging from seclusion. Walking together, they allowed themselves to relax, enjoying a respite from their duties. In the past hundred years, the development of the Haoran Sect and the Thunderclap Valley had been good. As the core figures of the two sects, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were undoubtedly much more relaxed. Seeing the sect become stronger step by step after they joined, they were extremely happy. As they talked about this, the two of them could not help but think of their old friends. They had not seen each other for a long time. Especially those who ascended from the lower realm to the Celestial Floodgate Realm, they had even fewer connections. The two of them sighed. The path of cultivation is indeed lonely, with countless adversaries and allies left behind, either by choice or by the cruel passage of time. Yet, for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, their journey together was a constant. Leaning on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s shoulder, Shen Ruyan found unparalleled peace. Her pursuit had always been to follow in his footsteps, and their continued companionship felt like a miracle. Jiang Chengxuan, too, felt fortunate to have such a Dao companion, valuing her presence above any treasure. Their time together on the mountain peak was a brief interlude of peace in the tumultuous world of cultivation. However, both knew this pause was temporary, as their paths called for continuous advancement. When Jiang Chengxuan shared his plan to enter seclusion again with the aim of breaking through to the next realm, Shen Ruyan, though surprised, offered unwavering support. ¡°Just as I finally caught up with you, you¡¯re moving forward again,¡± she thought. Yet, her faith in him was absolute. ¡°Take care, my husband. I have every confidence in you,¡± were Shen Ruyan¡¯s supportive words as they prepared for the inevitable separation. Chapter 954 - Chapter 954: Seeing Jiang Anran, The Gift Before Seclusion Chapter 954: Seeing Jiang Anran, The Gift Before Seclusion Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan nodded at Shen Ruyan and took out some treasures from his storage ring to assist in her cultivation, handing them to her. Knowing these were tokens of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s care for her, Shen Ruyan did not look at them and directly stored them away. In their relationship, the value of such items was beyond measure. Without dwelling on words of farewell or attempts to hold back, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan parted ways outside Thunderclap Valley. This departure marked a possible century until their next meeting. Such is the path of cultivation; once embarked upon, there is no turning back. A hundred years, a thousand years, even ten thousand years are but moments to those in pursuit of the Dao, whose sights are set on far more distant horizons. There, at the end of the cosmic Dao, lies the highest stage, the summit of this world. Every cultivator advances towards this singular goal. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure lifted into a breeze, transforming into a five-colored light that flew towards the distant horizon, vanishing from Shen Ruyan¡¯s sight in the blink of an eye. Shen Ruyan, unlike typical lovelorn figures, watched until he disappeared, then turned back to her sect. In the next period of time, she had to cultivate crazily. She could not let herself fall behind Jiang Chengxuan too much. This was the tacit understanding between the two of them. Leaving Thunderclap Valley, Jiang Chengxuan returned directly to the Haoran Sect without seeking any further meetings. However, his recent time with Shen Ruyan reminded him of several individuals he needed to look after before his upcoming seclusion. He arrived at a certain hall within the Haoran Sect, inquired about some individuals from an elder, and then set off towards his final destination before seclusion. This place, too, was within the confines of the Haoran Sect, home to a familiar face he sought to see. Soon, Jiang Chengxuan stopped among the bustling figures and finally found the person he was looking for. ¡°Anran,¡± he called out to the figure. At his call, the figure trembled, turned around, and revealed a face filled with surprise. ¡°Shifu!¡± she exclaimed, running towards him and arriving in front of Jiang Chengxuan in an instant. This was Jiang Anran, the disciple of both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Having ascended from the lower realm to the Floodgate Realm, she joined the Haoran Sect. Under the influence of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, she was doing quite well. Seeing his disciple after such a long time, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but smile with joy. He could tell Jiang Anran¡¯s cultivation level at a glance. Without a doubt, she was already an extremely outstanding existence among the Haoran Sect disciples. Her arrival at the Haoran Sect had been timely, and her innate talent, chosen by both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, was exceptionally strong. As the disciple of two important figures within the sect, her treatment was naturally the best. Following the victory in the Five Realms War, the Haoran Sect¡¯s resources had significantly increased, greatly benefiting Jiang Anran. Her path of cultivation was smoother than that of her Shifus, making her one of the foremost among the sect¡¯s younger disciples. ¡°Anran, it seems your path of cultivation is going very smoothly. Both I am very pleased,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said to Jiang Anran, his words full of praise. He was extremely proud of this disciple. After all, this was a disciple he had tried his best to nurture. Naturally, he felt a great sense of accomplishment. ¡°You flatter me too much, Master. My achievements today are all thanks to the care from you, and Ancestor,¡± Jiang Anran said with a radiant smile, her heart brimming with joy. The fortune of having Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Shifu, Qin Shenwu, as her mentors made her feel incredibly blessed. Her Shifu¡¯s occasional remembrance and the profound bond they shared was a rarity she cherished deeply. ¡°Hahaha, come on, tell me about your recent experiences,¡± Jiang Chengxuan laughed heartily, taking Jiang Anran for a stroll around the Haoran Sect, engaging in light conversation. As they walked, many disciples of the Haoran Sect gazed at Jiang Chengxuan with admiration, and their envy towards Jiang Anran was palpable. Jiang Chengxuan did this intentionally, signaling to everyone that Jiang Anran had his backing. In the future, as long as Jiang Anran encountered any difficulties, other cultivators would rush to help on his account. This was the power of strength and fame. Throughout their walk, Jiang Chengxuan inquired about Jiang Anran¡¯s current situation and offered guidance on cultivation matters. Along the way, he did his best to guide his disciple. He was extremely caring, and it made Jiang Anran feel warm. Of course, they inevitably reminisced about the past, including situations in the lower realm and news of other ascended individuals. Fortunately, none of their old acquaintances who ascended had suffered mishaps in the war, thanks to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s foresight in providing them with life-saving measures. With their strength, they naturally would not go on dangerous missions. Relying on their trump cards was enough to save their lives. Moreover, cultivators who could ascend from the lower world to the upper world more or less had the enhancement of the Heavenly Fate. Compared to other ordinary cultivators of the Celestial Floodgate Realm, they could still avoid some calamities and accidents. ¡°I will soon attempt to break through to the realm of Dao Mastery. Focus on your cultivation, and if there¡¯s an emergency, contact my Shifu,¡± Jiang Chengxuan told Jiang Anran a few days later, after ensuring everything was in order. He then handed her a jade token for contacting Qin Shenwu, along with a collection of spiritual treasures and medicinal pills that were no longer of use to him but perfectly suited for Jiang Anran. ¡°Thank you for the gifts, Shifu. I hereby wish you success in your breakthrough and in finding the Dao,¡± Jiang Anran said, gratefully accepting the gifts without any hesitation. ¡°Mm, Anran, I¡¯ll be off then,¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded, having finished his final preparations, and without further delay, he departed. As Jiang Anran waved goodbye amidst the respectful gazes of others, a sense of longing filled her. She understood the gap between her and her esteemed Shifu Jiang and Shifu Shen was still significant. Their exceptional talents meant they were destined for achievements far beyond the confines of the Floodgate Realm. Chapter 955 - Chapter 955: Seclusion Again, Beginning to Break Through to the Dao Mastery Chapter 955: Seclusion Again, Beginning to Break Through to the Dao Mastery Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan have always pursued their path without hesitation, embodying the true spirit of seekers of the Dao, possessing both the heart and the qualifications for this quest. Jiang Anran, with her resilient spirit, is not discouraged but contemplative. Among countless cultivators, she stands out as a genius, and with a long road ahead, she has no intention of stopping her pursuit. After Jiang Chengxuan left, she planned to cultivate in seclusion to break through. After parting with his disciple Jiang Anran, Jiang Chengxuan went to meet the last group of people he had in mind. Thanks to the information provided by Jiang Anran during their conversation, he quickly found who he was looking for¡ªa middle-aged man and a young girl. ¡°Brother Huang, it¡¯s been a long time. And Ling¡¯er, how are you both?¡± Jiang Chengxuan appeared beside them, his arrival drawing everyone¡¯s attention, surprising the man and the girl. ¡°Brother Jiang!¡± ¡°Brother Jiang!¡± The faces of Huang Wenyu and his daughter Huang Ling¡¯er, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s old friends who had later ascended to the Floodgate Realm, lit up with joy upon seeing him. Jiang Chengxuan had learned of their whereabouts from Jiang Anran. ¡°Shall we chat?¡± Jiang Chengxuan suggested with a smile. Then, the three of them found a place to chat. However, their conversation was brief; Jiang Chengxuan was mainly catching up on their well-being and was pleased to learn that they were doing well in the Haoran Sect, benefiting from his connections. After exchanging pleasantries, Jiang Chengxuan pointed out some cultivation problems for the father and daughter. He then bade farewell and gave them some cultivation resources before leaving. He had already achieved his goal of visiting the two of them, which was letting others know that they had a close relationship. There was nothing else to say for the time being. Later, at the Haoran Sect¡¯s administrative hall, Jiang Chengxuan, in his capacity as Vice Sect Master, specifically requested improved resources for Jiang Anran, Huang Wenyu, and Huang Ling¡¯er. Under the legitimate arrangement of Vice Sect Master Jiang Chengxuan, these instructions were bound to be rigorously implemented. The elders of the Haoran Sect, aware of their relationships, understood that these three would have a smooth journey ahead, thanks to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s generosity. It could be said that he had done everything he could. He went above and beyond what many cultivators would do, showing profound affection and a sense of duty toward his friends and disciples that cannot be simply summed up as kind-hearted or loyal. Jiang Chengxuan had a lot of feelings for these old friends and had never forgotten them. Having made these arrangements for the foreseeable future, Jiang Chengxuan was free from concerns for his upcoming seclusion. He returned to Cloud Mist Peak alone, feeling an unparalleled sense of contentment and inner peace. Without any hesitation, he stepped into his cultivation chamber, and with a sweep of his hand, reactivated the layers of restrictions. With the vast chamber sealed off, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mindset shifted to one of complete tranquility. This time, he did not do anything else and went straight to the Spirit Gathering Array, sat down on a cushion, and prepared himself for cultivation. With a wave of his right hand, all the meticulously chosen resources were set in place around the array. Some were to power the array, some to stabilize his Dao, and others to provide the spiritual light needed for breakthroughs. These treasures, crucial for his attempt to break through to Dao Mastery, were selected with great care, their procurement one of the main reasons he had emerged from seclusion earlier. Buzz¡ª As these treasures appeared, they resonated with each other, immediately filling the entire cave with a halo of colorful light, turning the space into a sacred site where the power of the Dao thrived, nourishing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s physical body and primordial spirit. This preparation alone significantly increased the likelihood of a cultivator¡¯s breakthrough to the realm of Dao Mastery by at least 20%. Under their nourishment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s state reached an optimal condition, and the aura of his Dao Fusion was fully unleashed without any reservation. Yet, Jiang Chengxuan did not stop there; he continued to elevate his aura until he touched the threshold of the next realm. At that moment, he experienced a profoundly mysterious sensation¡ªthe bottleneck. Calm and composed, he regulated his breathing, continuously and steadfastly channeling his Dharmic power in waves against the bottleneck. Soon, under the enhancement of his peak Dao Fusion, a glimmer of breakthrough spiritual light appeared in his mind. Then, the surrounding treasures, already prepared, began to work, gradually amplifying this flicker of spiritual light. Jiang Chengxuan focused his mind, took out a box, and swallowed a pill inside¡ªit was the Enlightenment Pill awarded by the system. With the effects of this pill, the probability of breakthrough further increased significantly. As the pill¡¯s power spread, Jiang Chengxuan felt his pores relax and his primordial spirit become incredibly clear and transparent. In his sea of consciousness, it was as though the Dao was being opened anew, with the primordial chaos emerging. Mysterious energies began flowing through his meridians to every limb, elevating his comprehension of the Dao to an unparalleled level. This was an esoteric and profound understanding, a concept now made tangible by the pill¡¯s power, elevating Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s grasp of Karma, the Dao rule, and Dharmic power to its peak. In an instant, he understood what it meant to master the Dao and how it differed from Dao Fusion. Those who fuse with the Dao merge their being with the world¡¯s rules, while those who master the Dao generate their own Dao from the Dao itself. Compared to Mahayana, the Dao Mastery may be immature, but it is a Dao born anew. It does not follow the past, nor does it use oneself as the conduit to wield the power of the Dao. Instead, it uses the Dao as the conduit, mastering the power of a new Dao. With the power of the Enlightenment Pill, Jiang Chengxuan instantly recalled all his past experiences related to mastering the Dao, including battles with enemies at this realm. These insights, gained from previous combats, now played back in his mind at a thousandfold speed, under the influence of the pill. All these insights, now surfacing at once, provided Jiang Chengxuan with every possibility of enlightenment. At this moment, the world of the Five Elements and the cycle of Samsara manifested around him, with countless beings and the cycle of the Five Elements evolving wildly under his control. Chapter 956 - Chapter 956: Accidentally Entering an Illusion, A Dangerous Situation Chapter 956: Accidentally Entering an Illusion, A Dangerous Situation Editor: Henyee Translations The realm of Dao Mastery involves finding a new Dao that is entirely under one¡¯s control, based on the Dao that has already been fused. This new Dao, derived from the Five Elements and the Cycle of Samsara, is fully mastered by Jiang Chengxuan. At this moment, within the world of the Five Elements and the Cycle of Samsara, he weaves and searches for this nascent power of the Dao. Under his control, the Dao of the Five Elements evolves to its extreme: the Dao of Fire transforms into celestial and terrestrial flames, capable of burning heavens and boiling seas. The Dao of Water becomes tumultuous storms and waves, spreading a calming force to quell all ferocity. The Dao of Earth raises mountains and islands from the seas, while the Dao of Wood turns into endless greenery, nourishing the land. The Dao of Metal manifests as unique ores, born from the refinement of celestial and terrestrial fires and then sinking into the earth. The interaction of the Five Elements, creating and overcoming each other, forms the entirety of the world, where the Dao of the Cycle of Samsara gradually becomes apparent. All beings, undergoing the cycle of life and death, manifest this Dao, representing an eternal and supreme power. Yet, for Jiang Chengxuan, this still feels insufficient. Despite the formidable power, these forces are still borrowed from this world and not truly his own. He seeks a completely new Dao, born from his self-enlightenment. With the Enlightenment Pill¡¯s power, his understanding reaches its peak, and he continuously assails the bottleneck of Dao Mastery. Amid the infinite transformations of the Five Elements and the Cycle of Samsara, his perception expands until it encompasses the entire world. Billions of changes unfold in his mind, and for a moment, Jiang Chengxuan glimpses the end of the universe. Stars collapse, worlds shatter, and infinite Dao are born from destruction, creating countless new beginnings. This is what Jiang Chengxuan seeks: to break his own limits, to transcend the boundaries of this world and reach higher realms. Having taken this first step, he does not relent but focuses more, using his Dharmic power to challenge the bottleneck, tackling it from both ends. Over time, he persistently grinds against the bottleneck of the realm, mastering the myriad transformations within the world. As time mercilessly passes in his secluded chamber, a moment comes when his mind suddenly opens wide. The Dharmic power and aura that were restricted by the bottleneck finally improved again. Seated in meditation, his body begins to absorb the primordial spirit qi around him like a whale consuming water. This marks the second step of breaking through the realm: his body, already filled with power, starts to draw in more primordial spirit qi, signaling that a new domain is gradually opening up. In fact, that was the case. Under continuous assault, Jiang Chengxuan has begun to pry open the barrier to the Dao Mastery. This means he has entered the quasi-Dao Mastery Realm, in terms of Dharmic power, now on par with cultivators of this realm. The remaining breakthrough lies in the domain of the Dao rule itself, making this part of breaking through to Dao Mastery the most perilous. The purpose of this seclusion was actually already half successful. The breakthrough in Dharmic power nourishes Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s sea of consciousness, opening mystical doors wide and granting him an unparalleled sense of transcendence. After such prolonged enlightenment, he has deeply penetrated the mysteries of a primordial world that exists beyond the bounds of time and space. This universe, a place not belonging to any specific time or space, encompasses the projections of all worlds, where all Dao, rules, and powers exist as constant transformations. It resembles an unsolvable equation, where relentless calculation brings one closer to the most accurate result. And this is exactly what Jiang Chengxuan has been doing. Jiang Chengxuan never ceased his contemplation of the primordial world, witnessing every moment and the myriad transformations within it. Each instance represented a rule, and with each, there was endless possibility. With the breakthrough power, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s understanding expanded, allowing him to traverse the depths of the primordial world. He witnessed the manifestation of countless Dao, where both the past and the future existed and did not exist simultaneously. The same force could have different interpretations, and the same interpretation could be underpinned by different rules. Immersed in this world of endless possibilities, Jiang Chengxuan felt as if he had seen and controlled everything. Gradually, he seemed to merge into this vast universe, where Dao, rules, and everything else seemed meaningless. The boundary between illusion and reality blurred to the point of seeming non-existent. As Jiang Chengxuan delved deeper, reaching toward the end of the primordial world, possibly moving toward a new world, a sudden ¡°buzz¡± from the system snapped him momentarily out of this profound state. However, he was quickly pulled back into the void, continuing to sink. This was undoubtedly an anomalous situation. Overpowered by various factors, Jiang Chengxuan had ventured too deeply into the primordial chaos, and his consciousness was being devoured by that world¡ªa perilous moment indeed! Meanwhile, in the real world outside his meditation chamber, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s physical body began to turn ethereal, as if it might disappear at any moment, struggling to maintain its existence in this realm. This was a higher-dimensional world engulfing him, and if this continued, he would vanish completely. But at this critical juncture, a box beside him shone brilliantly, emitting a force not of this world, which contended with the devouring power. Then, a black, ethereal lotus rose and spun above Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s head. An arcane power emanated from it, protecting Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s physical form. This was the protective gift from Qin Shenwu, proving invaluable at this critical moment. When momentarily awakened, Jiang Chengxuan realized something was amiss. Thinking swiftly, he opened the box containing the Daoless Black Lotus. Hence, this scene happened. Now, two supreme forces from beyond the Floodgate Realm clashed over Jiang Chengxuan, both stemming from higher realms and tearing at each other instinctively. Amid this struggle, Jiang Chengxuan began to regain consciousness. Chapter 957 - Chapter 957: Advancing to the Dao Mastery, Shocking Everyone Chapter 957: Advancing to the Dao Mastery, Shocking Everyone Editor: Henyee Translations The power of the Daoless Black Lotus penetrated Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s physical form, reaching his sea of consciousness and forming a thread that firmly anchored him, preventing his consciousness from being devoured by the primordial chaos. The Daoless Black Lotus, originating from the outer realm, inherently possesses the power to disregard space-time and rules, which proved to be particularly effective for Jiang Chengxuan as he navigated the primordial chaos. The outer realm is a domain of chaos that existed even before the universe was born, its nature enigmatic and undefined, much like the primordial world itself¡ªboth are ancient beyond measure. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s consciousness slowly began to recover. He felt as if there was a light above him, like a door at the end of the universe. Falling through it could lead to unimaginable consequences, where no one would be able to find him. Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but break out in cold sweat. Because the process was too smooth, he was too anxious. Under the enhancement of the breakthrough power, his comprehension ability soared. In an instant, he could see thousands of transformations. The thing he yearned for was at his fingertips. In the end, he could not stop himself from remaining composed. However, fortunately, he still had such a backup plan that could avert danger. The Daoless Black Lotus woke him from the state of being devoured, enabling his escape from danger. By recalling the myriad transformations he directly recorded in his mind and reversing them, he found his way back. With the Daoless Black Lotus¡¯s guidance, the primordial chaos could no longer consume his consciousness. Thus, Jiang Chengxuan gradually moved away from the eternal light above, cautiously retreating to his starting point, with utmost focus and without any oversight. This process, immensely slow and time-consuming, allowed Jiang Chengxuan to return to his initial state of enlightenment just before the power of the Daoless Black Lotus dissipated. Back in reality, his body fully recovered, averting the crisis perfectly. Phew. Jiang Chengxuan sighed in relief, surprised that even with thorough preparation, the breakthrough was fraught with danger. Yet, it was all worth it. In his sea of consciousness, a colorful orb of light was bursting with radiance, immensely powerful. It was the seed of the Dao he had comprehended in the primordial world. It was the Law of Creation! Only such power could guide the Dao of the Five Elements and the Cycle of Samsara, and it was this force Jiang Chengxuan nearly got swallowed by the primordial chaos for. Fortunately, it resulted in significant gains. Jiang Chengxuan consolidated all his powers¡ªunderstanding, Dharmic power, and Primordial Spirit¡ªback into his being, The world of the Five Elements and the Cycle of Samsara continued to manifest, playing out the cycle of creation and destruction. In the next moment, Jiang Chengxuan slowly threw the colorful seed in his sea of consciousness into the Five Elements and the Cycle of Samsara. Immediately after, a tremendously powerful force erupted, enveloping everything without a hint of destruction, only creation. Under this force, the Dao of the Five Elements and the Cycle of Samsara harmonized perfectly, without conflict or suppression. With the seed of creation¡¯s help, Jiang Chengxuan completely grasped the Five Elements Dao and the Samsara Dao. It was even higher than this world itself. Now, Jiang Chengxuan had gathered all the conditions for advancing to the realm of Dao Mastery. All that was left was the passage of time to fully open the doors to this realm. Time flew swiftly. The seclusion restrictions of Cloud Mist Peak were lifted after a hundred years, marking a century since Jiang Chengxuan officially began his seclusion, a period during which there had been no disturbance. On a certain day, a heart-thumping aura emanated from Cloud Mist Peak, reaching every cultivator of the Haoran Sect. They felt a sense of oppressive mire, leading some to wonder if an enemy had infiltrated the Haoran Sect. However, such a notion was quickly dismissed with laughter; the Haoran Sect, now an overlord force, was not easily challenged. Thus, speculation about the origin of this daunting aura persisted. Where did this shocking aura come from? Rumble! Just as everyone was still thinking in confusion, a bolt of lightning suddenly exploded. At the same time, a powerful seven-colored energy suddenly erupted on Cloud Mist Peak, shocking everyone. This terrifying force shot straight into the sky, its magnitude rivaling that of a Mahayana Daolord. Even the Haoran Sect¡¯s protective array quivered under its influence. This was an astonishing feat. In an instant, Qin Shenwu, Xue Ping, Leng Yuehua, and the others could feel the overwhelming suppression of this power. All the elders of the Haoran Sect flew out of the hall and stood in the air with solemn expressions. Could it be that there was really a powerful force that wanted to attack the Haoran Sect? ¡°Hahaha!¡± Yet, amidst the tension, Qin Shenwu¡¯s laughter rang out, puzzling everyone. What could possibly bring such joy to a Mahayana Daolord under these circumstances? ¡°Senior Brother, what¡¯s going on?¡± Leng Yuehua could tell that Qin Shenwu knew what was going on, so she asked him. Hearing this, Qin Shenwu revealed a proud expression and said loudly, ¡°That means Cheng Xuan is coming out of seclusion!¡± Jiang Chengxuan? Out of seclusion? In an instant, all the upper echelons of the Haoran Sect were even more confused. Only Leng Yuehua was shocked. ¡°Jiang Chengxuan, is he going to break through to the Dao Mastery?¡± Leng Yuehua said in disbelief, but what she received was another burst of laughter from Qin Shenwu. This was undoubtedly an answer to this question. This commotion that alarmed the entire Haoran Sect was actually caused by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s breakthrough. In an instant, everyone was stunned. Even Sect Master Xue Ping was in disbelief. He had vaguely heard about Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s seclusion. To cultivators, seclusion was a common occurrence. However, he did not know that Jiang Chengxuan was actually in seclusion to break through to the Dao Mastery. In what felt like a brief period, Jiang Chengxuan had achieved another breakthrough, a notion both terrifying and awe-inspiring. Not just Xue Ping, but everyone present shared this sentiment. Jiang Chengxuan arrived at the Haoran Sect later than many of them, but his realm was already higher than many of them. Now, he was about to break through to the Dao Mastery. Even though they had witnessed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s rise, they could not help but exclaim. Such talent was really unimaginable. Such prowess made it seem like even advancing to a Mahayana Daolord would be a minor challenge for Jiang Chengxuan in the future. Chapter 958 - Chapter 958: Power of Dao Mastery, Blessing Everyone Chapter 958: Power of Dao Mastery, Blessing Everyone Editor: Henyee Translations As more and more cultivators gathered around Cloud Mist Peak, the area around Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave abode became densely packed. From the Sect Master and elders to the ordinary disciples, discussions about the phenomenon were endless. ¡°Hey, whose elder¡¯s cave abode is this, and what¡¯s happening here?¡± ¡°This is the cave abode of our sect¡¯s Vice Sect Master, Jiang Chengxuan. It¡¯s said that he¡¯s about to break through to the realm of Dao Mastery!¡± ¡°Ah! Vice Sect Master Jiang? I¡¯ve heard of him. It¡¯s said he¡¯ll soon become the future Sect Master of our Haoran Sect.¡± The disciples of the Haoran Sect were abuzz with conversations about Jiang Chengxuan, whose fame had grown immensely over the years, not only for his achievements in the Five Realms War and various battles but also for his astonishing rate of cultivation progress. Many disciples who had joined the sect earlier than Jiang Chengxuan had yet to reach the Dao Fusion realm, despite being considered geniuses. Yet, next to Jiang Chengxuan, these talents seemed ordinary; he was nothing short of a monstrous genius. To the current generation of the Haoran Sect, Jiang Chengxuan was a living legend, the closest prodigy they had, likely to reach the realm of the Mahayana in the future. As disciples of the Haoran Sect, they felt honored by his presence. Nearby, in the sky, two familiar figures stood side by side, looking towards Cloud Mist Peak. ¡°Junior Brother Chengxuan¡­¡± They were Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s senior brother and sister, Zhao Tianfan and Xie Xiangyao. They had witnessed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s growth and the birth of the legend of the Haoran Sect. They had mixed feelings. Their eyes were filled with envy, pride, and admiration. When Jiang Chengxuan first came to the Haoran Sect, they were the ones taking care of him. But now, they could only look up at their junior brother, Jiang Chengxuan. This is the path of cultivation, where strength is revered, and talent is the only passport. Effort, intelligence, and time are merely tools for mortals to catch up with geniuses. But true geniuses simply need to follow their destined path, leaving everyone else behind. Rumble! Suddenly, an even greater commotion came from Cloud Mist Peak. A pile of rainbow lights formed clouds, and an extraordinary aura instantly spread throughout the Haoran Sect, carrying the essence of the Dao¡¯s beginning, filled with the power of supreme laws. Bathed in this light, countless Haoran Sect disciples felt their minds open, with many achieving enlightenment and making breakthroughs on the spot. Even the elders in the Dao Integration realm gained deeper insights into the Dao. ¡°What a formidable aura! What kind of Dao is this? It¡¯s extraordinary!¡± exclaimed an elder at the Dao Fusion. Under the influence of the aura emitted by the seed of Creation, he felt that the bottleneck of his realm was slightly loosened. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s breakthrough into Dao Mastery had an unexpectedly beneficial effect on him. If only there were more of this aura, his own breakthrough might come hundreds of years sooner than expected. And indeed, as if in answer to his wishes, another burst of rainbow light exploded, the terrifying aura sweeping over everyone once more, benefiting countless Haoran Sect disciples. Rumble! Some keen-eyed elders noticed that Cloud Mist Peak itself seemed to be growing taller with each burst of energy. Rumble! The terrifying aura was overwhelming, akin to a series of explosions occurring within the universe, one wave after another, which also caused Cloud Mist Peak¡¯s elevation to soar. Under the illumination of the rainbow light, it grew at an incredible rate, imbued with profound mysteries. The entire Haoran Sect, bathed in this celestial light, seemed like a paradise descended to earth, with various miraculous phenomena manifesting within the light. Stars ablaze, ancient beasts roaming as if in the cosmos, and scenes from various worlds, both past and future, materialized before everyone¡¯s eyes. Mythical creatures appeared within the light, seemingly turning the Haoran Sect into a celestial court. Moreover, as the creation-like aura intensified, the number of Haoran Sect disciples experiencing breakthroughs skyrocketed. Their breakthroughs, combined with the extraordinary events at Cloud Mist Peak, made the site appear especially mystical, as if an ancient deity was spreading Dao teachings, allowing countless mortals to ascend. Such phenomena, typically associated with the breakthrough of a Mahayana Daolord, were unexpectedly triggered by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s advancement to the realm of Dao Mastery. Rumble! As Yunwu Peak continued its unrestrained growth, it finally touched the Haoran Sect¡¯s protective barriers, causing intense tremors. The entire vicinity of the Haoran Sect shook violently. ¡°Barrier, open!¡± At that moment, Qin Shenwu, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Shifu, acted. With a wave of his hand, an invisible force was unleashed, and the sect¡¯s protective barriers were deactivated. With Qin Shenwu present, the existence of the barriers was inconsequential. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s breakthrough was the priority, and deactivating the barriers was a protective measure to prevent them from being damaged by his breakthrough. Unhindered by the barriers, Cloud Mist Peak grew even more wildly, as if it intended to puncture a hole in the heavens of the Floodgate Realm. As it surpassed the original confines of the Haoran Sect, the mystical light and aura exploded throughout the Floodgate Realm like a beacon. Rumble! The terrifying aura spread instantly, sweeping across the skies of the Haoran Sect and the surrounding regions. The spectacle brought about by the breakthrough expanded endlessly, attracting attention even from the outside world. The nearby Thunderclap Valley was the first to sense the aura from Cloud Mist Peak. The elders of Thunderclap Valley were shocked by the sudden emergence of such formidable power from the Haoran Sect. They flew out of the valley, looking towards the spectacle, and were astonished by the sight of the rainbow light and the phenomena. ¡°What¡¯s happening? What occurred at the Haoran Sect?¡± In an instant, everyone at Thunderclap Valley was confused and filled with questions. No one could have guessed that this was the result of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s breakthrough to the realm of Dao Mastery, except for his Dao companion, Shen Ruyan. Upon sensing the disturbances at the Haoran Sect, she suspected it might be Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s successful breakthrough. Seeing the sky-reaching Cloud Mist Peak from outside Thunderclap Valley confirmed her suspicions. Her husband, Jiang Chengxuan, had successfully broken through to the realm of Dao Mastery! Even amidst the extraordinary phenomena, she recognized Cloud Mist Peak, a sight she was all too familiar with. Chapter 959 - Chapter 959: Reward, Upgrading Bead, Profound Dao Disc Chapter 959: Reward, Upgrading Bead, Profound Dao Disc Editor: Henyee Translations Knowing Jiang Chengxuan was about to emerge from seclusion, Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t hesitate for a moment. She manifested the rule of lightning and turned into a bolt of lightning, heading straight for the Haoran Sect. She had already sensed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s aura. There was no mistake. The other elders of Thunderclap Valley, witnessing their Holy Daughter suddenly depart, were once again astonished. Could it be that the commotion at the Haoran Sect was somehow related to them? As the people of Thunderclap Valley stood puzzled, not sure how to react, Shen Ruyan¡¯s Shifu, Yun Yizhen, appeared among them. ¡°Sect Master, what¡¯s happening at the Haoran Sect? And the Holy Daughter, is something significant about to occur?¡± An elder immediately asked, given the terrifying phenomena and aura that naturally led those unaware of the situation to fear the worst. ¡°Not at all,¡± Yun Yizhen responded, shaking his head with a mix of resignation and admiration in his eyes. ¡°I believe it¡¯s because of Ruyan¡¯s Dao companion, Jiang Chengxuan of the Haoran Sect, successfully breaking through to the realm of Dao Mastery.¡± His words caused a collective gasp of shock among the listeners. Jiang Chengxuan was known to them, some having witnessed his breakthroughs and victories in the Eastern Sky Domain. But to think, in just two hundred years, Jiang Chengxuan was on the verge of another breakthrough, entering the realm of Dao Mastery! The very thought was incredulous, almost magical. Could anyone truly achieve such a rate of cultivation progress, never failing in their breakthroughs? And not to mention the extravagant phenomenon, Jiang Chengxuan would surely be the top among the Dao Mastery saints after breakthrough. As a brother sect to the Haoran Sect, they naturally felt a sense of joy, but amazement and envy were inevitable. ¡°Such a figure truly is extraordinary. The Haoran Sect is set to become unstoppable.¡± ¡­ Shifting focus to Shen Ruyan. Driven by urgency, she used her full power to harness lightning, arriving in front of the Haoran Sect in mere moments. The sect was enveloped in colorful clouds and various phenomena, but she only felt comfort and tranquility within this energy. With the sect¡¯s protective barriers down, Shen Ruyan entered without hindrance, heading straight for Cloud Mist Peak. Qin Shenwu, who was already aware of her arrival, naturally wouldn¡¯t obstruct her. Arriving near Cloud Mist Peak, she saw many cultivators gathered around. The Sect Master Xue Ping, Elder Leng Yuehua, and others were closely monitoring Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s breakthrough. Noticing Shen Ruyan, Qin Shenwu smiled at her, nodding in acknowledgment. It was clear that now was not the time for pleasantries; everyone was anxiously awaiting Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s emergence. Many elders were concerned the power might spiral out of control, standing by prepared for any eventuality. This ancient, vast, and majestic energy not only greatly aided Shen Ruyan but also benefited her due to her strong ties with Jiang Chengxuan. Soon, amidst the colorful light, Shen Ruyan found peace. She gradually opened her arms wide and began to absorb this energy. Her aura began to increase bit by bit. At the same time, the Dao Rule she grasped gradually became much closer to her. Under the influence of the power unleashed by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s breakthrough, the strength of the Haoran Sect was undeniably elevated. Almost every disciple and elder within the Haoran Sect benefited from this breakthrough, marking a celebration unique to the Haoran Sect. While Jiang Chengxuan sat in meditation within his cave, he transformed almost entirely into a figure made of colorful radiance, resembling glazed porcelain. With the help of the Seed of Creation Dao, he finally imprinted his mark upon the Dao of the Five Elements and the Cycle of Samsara, achieving their complete mastery. At this moment, his body became the very embodiment of the world of the Five Elements and the Cycle of Samsara, the manifestation of these two great Daos. In such a state, he could fully utilize the power of both Daos, becoming nearly immortal. As long as the Dao exists, he could not be killed by any foe. Given the endless cycle of birth and rebirth inherent in the Daos of the Five Elements and Samsara, erasing these Daos would pose a challenge even for a Mahayana Daolord. Rumble! A thunderous sound exploded within Jiang Chengxuan, signifying the pulsation of exponentially growing Dharmic power. Through years forgotten, both his Dharmic power and Dao reached the level of Dao Mastery. Now, he was a true cultivator at the realm of Dao Mastery. From the realm of Dao Fusion to Dao Mastery, it took him only two hundred years¡ªa feat even Jiang Chengxuan himself found astonishing. [Ding!] At that moment, the system¡¯s voice finally rang out in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind, officially recognizing his breakthrough. [Congratulations to the host for achieving the breakthrough to the realm of Dao Mastery.] [Reward: Upgrading Pearl. Using this item, a heaven-connecting spiritual treasure can be directly promoted to an Arcane Celestial Treasure.] Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan, already elated, was utterly stunned. This was essentially like handing him an Arcane Celestial Treasure. It had to be known that this was a treasure that only Daolords could possess. And here he was, just having broken through to the realm of Dao Mastery, receiving such a reward. This reward hit right at the heart of Jiang Chengxuan, bringing him immense joy. With an Arcane Celestial Treasure, he was confident that, in the realm of Dao Mastery, he could easily dominate all opponents. Such was the confidence brought by breaking through to the realm of Dao Mastery with the Rule of Creation. In terms of rules, he was invincible. Now, he was even invincible in terms of Dharma treasures. Moreover, the system¡¯s voice had not ended. There were still subsequent rewards. [Reward: Profound Dao Disc. This treasure can deduce the heavenly secrets, enhancing the effect of Heavenly Calculation Technique, and can also block others from deducing information about oneself.] The series of effects once again left Jiang Chengxuan in shock. Items capable of deduction are incredibly versatile, valuable both for offense and defense. This Dao Disc, specifically tailored for Jiang Chengxuan, could even enhance the efficacy of his deducing abilities to an astonishing degree, likely even preventing deduction by immortals. It took a moment for Jiang Chengxuan to gather his composure before swiftly storing the two treasures. Rising from his meditation mat, he closed his eyes, continuously reviewing the images of his breakthrough. Only after organizing his insights from this breakthrough did Jiang Chengxuan prepare to leave seclusion. Chapter 960 - Chapter 960: Congratulations from All Chapter 960: Congratulations from All Editor: Henyee Translations After a century of secluded cultivation, Jiang Chengxuan had dedicated every moment to breaking through. He had prepared thoroughly, amassing resources, treasures, and pills. Despite such meticulous preparation, the breakthrough process was perilous, almost leading to an irreversible catastrophe, highlighting the immense difficulty of reaching Dao Mastery. After all, he was endowed with the Dao rules of the Five Elements and Samsara, two of the supreme Dao rules. To fully master them, even he had to take significant risks. Eventually, though not without its dangers, he succeeded not only in advancing to Dao Mastery but also secured the seed of the Creation Dao, This was undeniably a blessing in disguise. Meanwhile, within the Haoran Sect, the ever-expanding Cloudmist Peak finally ceased its growth. Now, it reached an unbelievable height, visible throughout the entire region. Clearly, in the future, this peak would symbolize the Haoran Sect, representing the legend of the fastest Dao Mastery breakthrough in the history of the Floodgate Realm. The cessation of activity at Cloudmist Peak signified one thing: Jiang Chengxuan was about to emerge from seclusion. Such a sign stirred anticipation among all, eagerly awaiting his appearance. Excitement was evident on the faces of many Haoran Sect disciples, as if they themselves had broken through. The elders, familiar with Jiang Chengxuan, were flush with delight, offering endless praises. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s emergence benefited every member of the Haoran Sect, providing them with the confidence to strive for the title of the greatest sect in the Floodgate Realm. Everyone quietly awaited the moment, anticipating the lifting of the seclusion barrier and Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s emergence. Rumble! As the energy fluctuations spread, the seclusion barrier dissolved before all eyes. Then, countless rays of light shot out from the cave, like treasures being born, dazzlingly beautiful. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure emerged slowly from the brilliant lights, appearing before everyone. Upon stepping out of the cave, Jiang Chengxuan sensed something amiss. It seemed like tens of thousands of eyes were upon him, and oddly, the location of his cave had changed. For a moment, he thought something dire had happened to the Haoran Sect. But then, seeing the joyful expressions of Shen Ruyan, Qin Shenwu, Sect Leader Xue Ping, and Elder Leng Yuehua, Jiang Chengxuan immediately understood what had occurred. Apparently, his breakthrough had caused such a commotion that it attracted everyone in the sect. ¡°Husband! Congratulations on your breakthrough to Dao Mastery!¡± The next moment, Shen Ruyan approached him with a beaming smile, her hands clasped in salute, her face alight with joy. The occasion wasn¡¯t right for an intimate embrace. Thus, Shen Ruyan only approached to congratulate him verbally. ¡°Thank you for your kind words, wife, joy shared is joy doubled!¡± Jiang Chengxuan knew exactly how to respond in such a situation, smiling back as he reciprocated the greeting. It was then that the surrounding crowd realized what was happening, and hurriedly approached to congratulate Jiang Chengxuan on his breakthrough. ¡°Congratulations, Vice Sect Master, on your breakthrough to Dao Mastery.¡± In the next instant, all the Haoran Sect disciples roared their congratulations, their voices thunderous. ¡°Thank you, thank you, dear fellow disciples!¡± Jiang Chengxuan, in high spirits, responded with a booming voice to all the sect members. This response, like the opening of a gate, led numerous sect elders to approach and greet him. ¡°Chengxuan, congratulations! Truly, you are a rare genius of our Haoran Sect.¡± ¡°You flatter me, Elder Cheng, it was merely a fortuitous breakthrough.¡± Standing beside Shen Ruyan, Jiang Chengxuan dealt with the elders¡¯ congratulations one by one. ¡°This is a small token of appreciation; I hope you won¡¯t refuse!¡± One of the elders, beaming with a smile, presented a spiritual herb, handing it over to Jiang Chengxuan. This act was a subtle tradition: such gifts, though often not extravagant, represented a gesture of making connections. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan was in the limelight and was undoubtedly a useful friend to be made, with nearly every elder coming forward to offer congratulations and present gifts, exchanging pleasantries with him. Naturally, Jiang Chengxuan accepted each gift, acknowledging that, as fellow sect members, these modest offerings would eventually be reciprocated. To refuse now would cause misunderstandings, potentially creating an awkward situation. ¡°Chengxuan, congratulations on your Dao Mastery achievement.¡± ¡°Junior Brother Chengxuan, congratulations!¡± At that moment, two familiar figures approached Jiang Chengxuan, his senior brother and sister, Xie Xiangyao and Zhao Tianfan. Their faces were filled with joy and a hint of envy. ¡°Thank you, Senior Sister Xie, Senior Brother Zhao, joy shared is joy doubled!¡± Jiang Chengxuan responded to them without any pretense, happily accepting their gifts, which put both of them at ease. After exchanging pleasantries, another familiar figure flew towards them. ¡°Chengxuan, congratulations, our Haoran Sect now boasts another great power.¡± It was Elder Leng Yuehua from the Haoran Sect. ¡°Senior Sister Leng, thank you for your praise, I will surely do my best for our Haoran Sect.¡± Jiang Chengxuan, facing this old acquaintance, responded without any hesitation, smiling back. ¡°This is a ten-thousand-year Moonflower, a gift for your celebration.¡± Leng Yuehua said with a light laugh, presenting a gift that astonished all present. This ten-thousand-year Moonflower was the most precious treasure presented so far. It seemed that there was indeed a special relationship between Leng Yuehua and Jiang Chengxuan. Some began to speculate. ¡°No need to be so formal, Senior Sister Leng. I¡¯ll refine it into pills and return half to you.¡± Jiang Chengxuan accepted the gift without hesitation but added this promise. This gesture showed the significant weight he placed on this gift. His remark surprised many Haoran Sect elders further. The ten-thousand-year Moonflower was not a common ingredient; it required an alchemy master of at least Level 8 to refine. They had only heard of Jiang Chengxuan being a Level 7 alchemist. Could it be that he had also broken through to Level 8? In an instant, countless people opened their mouths wide. The more they thought about it, the more shocked they became. This could be said to be the fastest Dao Mastery breakthrough, but he was actually a Level 8 alchemist at the same time. It was simply terrifying! At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s weight in their hearts was undoubtedly increased. Even Leng Yuehua, who had given him the treasure, could not help but be slightly shocked. Then, she smiled and nodded. It was obvious that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s return gift was very tempting. Moreover, it was just right. After that, the two of them exchanged pleasantries. They had both gained something and bade farewell for the time being. Chapter 961 - Chapter 961: Xue Pings Summon, Abdicating the Position of Sect Master Chapter 961: Xue Ping¡¯s Summon, Abdicating the Position of Sect Master Editor: Henyee Translations As Leng Yuehua¡¯s graceful figure departed, laughter immediately filled the air. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, upon hearing this sound, immediately knew who had arrived. Or rather, the moment he appeared, everyone sensed his presence, automatically making way for him, his aura overwhelmingly strong. ¡°Chengxuan, congratulations! Hahaha, you truly are my pride! The genius of our Haoran Sect!¡± Without a doubt, the newcomer was Qin Shenwu, accompanied by the figure of Xue Ping. The arrival of two of the Haoran Sect¡¯s leading figures side by side undoubtedly brought the event to its climax. ¡°Shifu!¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan greeted in unison, then approached them closely. ¡°Congratulations, Chengxuan! The future of our Haoran Sect now rests on your shoulders!¡± Sect Master Xue Ping approached Jiang Chengxuan, his face also full of satisfaction and joy. To tell the truth, after Qin Shenwu¡¯s breakthrough to the Mahayana, he had considered stepping down as Sect Master, Thus Jiang Chengxuan had been given the title of Vice Sect Master. Now, with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s formal breakthrough to Dao Mastery, it undoubtedly accelerated Xue Ping¡¯s decision to abdicate. ¡°Shifu! Sect Master! Any accomplishments I have today are all thanks to the cultivation and nurturing of the Haoran Sect and yourselves. How can I claim to be a genius?¡± Facing the two venerable figures, Jiang Chengxuan humbly shook his head with a smile. ¡°Hahaha! No need to be modest. This is a congratulatory gift from me, accept it!¡± Qin Shenwu¡¯s smile had not ceased all day. With a wave in the void, several lotus seeds appeared in his hand, which he then handed to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°These are seeds of the Daoless Black Lotus, very helpful for stabilizing realms, perfect for you!¡± Qin Shenwu spoke casually, yet his words caused a stir among the crowd, eliciting gasps of amazement. The Daoless Lotus, a treasure from beyond the realms, and these seeds of the Daoless Black Lotus were incredibly precious. It was said that each seed could save one hundred years of arduous cultivation, making this gift no small matter. ¡°Thank you, Shifu!¡± Even Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but show a look of gratitude, stowing the Daoless Black Lotus seeds away. A gift from a Mahayana Daolord like Qin Shenwu was indeed no trivial matter. Following that, Sect Master Xue Ping also stepped forward, presenting his own gift. ¡°Chengxuan, this is Five Elements Breath Soil, it can enhance the power of the Five Elements Dao rule. I give it to you as a congratulatory gift.¡± Xue Ping, having been the Sect Master of Haoran Sect for many years, naturally possessed treasures of considerable value, This piece of Five Elements Breath Soil, though seeming simple, was not much less significant than Qin Shenwu¡¯s Daoless Black Lotus seeds. As an item that could influence the power of Dao rules, it was very useful even for someone at the Dao Mastery realm. Moreover, Jiang Chengxuan could also give this treasure to Shen Ruyan for refining, to enhance her power of the Five Elements Divine Thunder, which would be greatly beneficial for her cultivation. ¡°Thank you, Sect Master!¡± Thus, Jiang Chengxuan replied with a radiant smile, taking the gifts from both men into his possession. After exchanging pleasantries for a while, they left time for the other elders to come forward. In the end, The congratulatory ceremony within the Haoran Sect lasted a full day and night. The array of treasures presented surpassed what a typical Dao Integration cultivator might see in a lifetime. With this, Jiang Chengxuan truly made a fortune, even recovering a good portion of the resources he had expended on his breakthrough preparations. The radiance emanating from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s breakthrough to Dao Mastery finally dissipated completely after seven days. Later, some elders from Thunderclap Valley also visited Jiang Chengxuan to congratulate him, And with Shen Ruyan as a link, the two sects joyfully advanced their relations. It was only then that the tumult of the fastest Dao Mastery breakthrough in history truly concluded. In the following days, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan stayed within the new Cloudmist Peak, peacefully enjoying their time together after a century apart. Several days later, Jiang Chengxuan was racing alone within the Haoran Sect. This was not because he was up to something secretive; rather, he was simply trying to avoid interactions as being spotted by disciples of the Haoran Sect would inevitably lead to time-consuming interactions. Today, he had received an invitation from Sect Master Xue Ping and was now on his way to the Sect Master Hall, eager not to be delayed. Xue Ping had not specified the reason for the meeting in his message, but Jiang Chengxuan had his suspicions. Even he, who had broken through to Dao Mastery, could not help but feel a little troubled about that matter. Before long, Jiang Chengxuan arrived at the grand entrance of the majestic Sect Master Hall. This place was reserved for the exclusive use of the Haoran Sect¡¯s Sect Master, including hosting important sect meetings. The Sect Master Hall was incredibly imposing, representing the face of the entire Haoran Sect. Only the incumbent Sect Master was entitled to reside or, perhaps more aptly, to guard this place. After all, the Sect Master Hall was home to the sect¡¯s strategic treasures, available at the Sect Master¡¯s command. ¡°Sect Master, Chengxuan has arrived.¡± As he entered the hall, Jiang Chengxuan bowed and announced his presence, his voice echoing throughout the vast space. ¡°Hahaha, come over here, Chengxuan, we¡¯ve been waiting for you.¡± However, the response came not from Sect Master Xue Ping but from his Shifu, Qin Shenwu. Without any hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan proceeded deeper into the hall, climbing the steps to the high platform where he saw Xue Ping and Qin Shenwu standing side by side, looking at him benevolently. ¡°Chengxuan, how stable is your realm now?¡± Upon meeting, Xue Ping immediately inquired about Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s condition, exchanging a few courteous words. ¡°There are no issues; my realm is stable.¡± Jiang Chengxuan responded, his gaze neither too humble nor arrogant as he looked at Xue Ping. ¡°Good.¡± The next moment, Xue Ping¡¯s demeanor shifted abruptly, his expression turning grave as he said: ¡°Chengxuan, today, with your Shifu as my witness, I intend to abdicate the position of Sect Master to you. Are you willing to accept?¡± His words, solemn as thunder, reverberated through the Sect Master Hall, laden with significance. At that instant, Jiang Chengxuan furrowed his brow, and Qin Shenwu¡¯s expression also turned serious. This decision had been long in the making, and Jiang Chengxuan had been prepared in his heart. Yet, when Xue Ping actually voiced his intention to pass on the mantle, a sense of unreality and weightiness washed over him. The Haoran Sect, a rising overlord force, was not an easy leadership to assume. Like Qin Shenwu and even Xue Ping, if not for the responsibility and the lack of suitable successors, they would not have wished to take on this role. Now, handing over this position to Jiang Chengxuan, they were passing not only power but also a profound responsibility. The ascending Haoran Sect needed a pioneering leader more than ever. And both Qin Shenwu and Xue Ping believed they lacked the youthful ambition required for such a role, recognizing that it was time for a younger cultivator like Jiang Chengxuan to step forward. Chapter 962 - Chapter 962: Assuming the Role of Sect Master, An Unexpected Reward Chapter 962: Assuming the Role of Sect Master, An Unexpected Reward Editor: Henyee Translations Above in the Sect Master Hall, Xue Ping and Qin Shenwu awaited Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s response. The hall fell into a profound silence, where even a pin drop could be heard. ¡°I¡ª¡± Finally, Jiang Chengxuan raised his head and spoke slowly. ¡°I, Jiang Chengxuan, am willing to accept the position of Sect Master of the Haoran Sect. From this moment on, I will dedicate myself to the welfare of the Haoran Sect, tirelessly serve its disciples, and uphold the ethos that if the sect exists, I exist; if the sect perishes, so do I.¡± His resolute oath seemed to have the power to split stone, filled with an unwavering will and determination. Jiang Chengxuan was never one to seek the spotlight. Rather than leading the pack, he preferred to pursue the Dao on his own terms, free from entanglements. However, his achievements in the Floodgate Realm today were undoubtedly rooted in the foundation provided by the Haoran Sect. And the nurturing he received from Qin Shenwu and Xue Ping had been immensely beneficial. He owed a debt of gratitude and a sense of responsibility, which he was now ready to repay. Moreover, considering the entire Haoran Sect, there truly was no better candidate than him. In terms of reputation, he was almost on par with his Shifu, Qin Shenwu; in terms of strength, he had long since proven himself through his deeds. In terms of talent and capability, no one else possessed the confidence that he did. At this point, he was placed on a high pedestal, and the position of Sect Master was such that anyone else in his place might face dissent. Because of his presence, it would be difficult for others to command the same respect. censure¡±Heaven grants this opportunity, and to not accept it would be to incur its censure.¡± After thorough consideration, Jiang Chengxuan resolutely agreed. ¡°Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!¡± Hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s acceptance, Xue Ping¡¯s face lit up with joy, the excitement of a generation¡¯s Sect Master palpable as he repeated his approval thrice. Qin Shenwu also showed a look of relief and joy. After so many years, his disciple had finally achieved renown and authority, becoming a dominant leader. As the Sect Master of the Haoran Sect, his status was now immensely prestigious, ranking among the top ten in the Floodgate Realm. ¡°Chengxuan, from today onwards, the Haoran Sect is in your hands. I hope you can lead it to greater heights.¡± In that moment, Xue Ping¡¯s emotions were complex, but ultimately, he passed the symbol of the Sect Master to Jiang Chengxuan. He recalled much at that moment¡ªthe days of his youth when he joined the Haoran Sect, his rise through numerous challenges with great vigor, and eventually taking on the mantle of Sect Master. Under his leadership, the Haoran Sect had navigated through perilous times and undoubtedly improved. He felt he had fulfilled the legacy passed down by the previous Sect Master. Overwhelmed with a mixture of feelings, Xue Ping¡¯s gaze was intensely emotional. The Sect Master token was accepted by Jiang Chengxuan with both hands, then with a grand gesture by Xue Ping, the entire Sect Master Hall burst into brilliant light, releasing an ancient aura as mystical forces flowed down, unlocking the restrictions on the Sect Master token. ¡°Chengxuan, inscribe your Dao marks.¡± Xue Ping instructed, now that the token had been cleansed of his aura and lay unclaimed. This procedure could only be completed within the Sect Master Hall, so the token was safe from being misplaced. ¡°Okay.¡± Jiang Chengxuan responded solemnly, then with a gesture, his body¡¯s Dao rules manifested¡ªthe Great Dao rule of Five Elements, Samsara, and Creation converged, and were inscribed onto the Sect Master token. This was now the best symbol of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s identity. Rumble! The Sect Master Hall trembled mightily as the token burst forth with stunning radiance. In that instant, Jiang Chengxuan felt new, indescribable connections forming in his heart. Towards the Sect Master Hall and the entire Haoran Sect, he felt a strange affinity as if they could understand his words. This solemn occasion was thus simply concluded. From that moment, Jiang Chengxuan officially became the Sect Master of the Haoran Sect! [Ding!] Just then, a system notification echoed in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. [Congratulations, host, for achieving the milestone of inheriting the position of Sect Master of the Haoran Sect.] [Reward: Immortal Blessing Jade Token] [Upon use, receive the blessing of the Immortal Beings from the Haoran Sect in the Immortal Realm for one breath¡¯s time, granting the combat power of an immortal.] Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart skipped a beat. This reward, linked to the Immortal Realm, allowed the user to momentarily possess the combat power of an immortal. It was an astonishingly powerful tool, equivalent to a lifesaving trump card. Indeed, taking on the enormous responsibility of the Haoran Sect¡¯s Sect Master had brought with it significant rewards. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s resolve as the new Sect Master was reinforced, fully embracing his role at the pinnacle of the Haoran Sect. ¡°Ha ha ha, I, Xue Ping, now greet the Sect Master.¡± Having relinquished the burdens of Sect Master, Xue Ping felt noticeably lighter, joking cheerfully for the first time in many years. Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan could only smile. ¡°Ha ha ha, Chengxuan, the burdens of a Sect Master are not light; prepare yourself well,¡± Qin Shenwu chimed in, approaching Jiang Chengxuan and patting his shoulder. As the sole Mahayana Daolord within the sect, his status was essentially on par with that of the Sect Master. ¡°Yes, although the task is daunting, I will certainly not let the Haoran Sect down,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied firmly, knowing that from now on, all his decisions must prioritize the sect¡¯s interests. ¡°Alright, Chengxuan, let me use the last of my energy to help you get acquainted with the treasures exclusive to the Sect Master.¡± Following this, under Xue Ping¡¯s guidance, Jiang Chengxuan quickly became familiar with the responsibilities and the vast array of powers available to the Sect Master. He gained a deeper understanding of the specific rights and capabilities that came with the role. Among the most important were the powers related to the immortal ancestors of the Haoran Sect in the higher realms. These included the privilege to request immortal treasures¡¯ projection and power enhancement, as well as the ability to communicate with the immortal ancestors of the Haoran Sect in the mysterious realms above. These two powers were exclusive to the holder of the Sect Master token. Requesting immortal treasure projection involved invoking the power of immortal beings to enhance one¡¯s Dharmic power temporarily, breaking through limits. The extent of immortal power one could harness was directly proportional to the individual¡¯s capacity to withstand it, making it a formidable tool. Communicating with immortal ancestors was a more abstract way to leverage immortal power. It was clear that as the Sect Master of the Haoran Sect, one could indeed make contact with immortal beings above. But the specifics of how these interactions would influence the lower realms were less certain. Perhaps, these connections were related to the causality and the ability to comprehend the heavenly secrets that came with the role of Sect Master. At least for Jiang Chengxuan, who possessed the sixth level of Heavenly Calculation Technique, he had a clear feeling of the connection. Chapter 963 - Chapter 963: The Final Handover, The Inauguration Ceremony Chapter 963: The Final Handover, The Inauguration Ceremony Editor: Henyee Translations In Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s intuition, it seemed as though a line connected him directly to the higher realms. In that distant world, there seemed to be an entity already linked to him by karma. However, without attempting to use this karmic connection, he could not be certain what could be transmitted through it. Of these two abilities, Xue Ping had only ever used the immortal treasure projection during his years as Sect Master. Under the enhancement of an immortal treasure projection, one could almost overpower an opponent of the same level, and even combat a Mahayana Daolord was not out of the question. As for the authority to contact immortal ancestors, Xue Ping had never used it, as its effects were profound and mysterious, and its specific utility remained unknown. By comparison, the immortal treasure projection was much more reliable. These two powerful capabilities naturally could not be used without limits, which is why opportunities to contact the higher realms were not wasted, given their elusive nature. Perhaps only in times of absolute despair, with no other options left, would the sect consider using it as a gamble against fate. After explaining these two critical powers, Xue Ping then went on to detail the duties of a Sect Master to Jiang Chengxuan, as well as sharing insights from his years in the position. He also discussed the relationships with other sects connected to the Haoran Sect, including both collaborations and grievances, leaving no detail unshared with Jiang Chengxuan. This information was crucial for Jiang to decide on the strategic direction of the Haoran Sect in the future. Even the relationships among the various elders within the sect and their individual grievances were disclosed to Jiang by Xue Ping, which truly broadened his horizons. Given the complex interrelations among the many elders of the Haoran Sect, understanding these dynamics was no small feat. However, as a Dao Mastery, remembering this information was not difficult for Jiang Chengxuan, and merely being aware of these details was sufficient without needing to focus too intensely on them. After all, under the Sect Master, there were various organizations to assist with the administration, so not everything needed his detailed attention. Finally, after a lengthy transition period, Xue Ping had fully informed the new Sect Master, Jiang Chengxuan, of the duties, rights, and responsibilities of the Haoran Sect¡¯s leadership. ¡°All right, Chengxuan, I have done what I can; from here on out, it is up to you.¡± Xue Ping, having completed everything, felt not tired but more spirited. Now, he could finally pursue his cultivation breakthroughs without any distractions. Watching Qin Shenwu achieve the status of a Mahayana Daolord had long inspired him, and after the Five Realms Battle, he had gained many insights and made substantial progress, increasing his chances of breakthrough. ¡°Thank you, Sect Master,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said to Xue Ping, who simply waved his hand and then added, ¡°News of your succession will soon spread throughout the Floodgate Realm Realm, and it will be a great celebration for our Haoran Sect.¡± What he referred to were the internal and external inauguration ceremonies. One ceremony was internal, to inform all disciples and elders and to celebrate together. The other was to announce to the entire Floodgate Realm, inviting all sects to join in a grand celebration. Both ceremonies would be organized by the sect¡¯s dedicated team responsible for the transition of the Sect Master. In the meantime, news of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s succession as Sect Master had already spread throughout the Haoran Sect. By the day after Xue Ping¡¯s official abdication, all the elders within the Haoran Sect had been informed of this development. Naturally, everyone was shocked and initially at a loss for words. Although Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s succession had been certain, no one had anticipated that it would come so swiftly. Those who had once harbored ambitions for the position had their hopes dashed. They knew that if Jiang Chengxuan had no intention of declining, no one could challenge his position. After all, the difference between them was clear, Jiang Chengxuan was destined to become a Mahayana Daolord. For most, learning of this news was surreal, the disciple they had once seen arrive at the sect had now become their supreme leader. Some went to Xue Ping or his confidants to confirm the news, receiving nothing but affirmation. Jiang Chengxuan had truly taken over as the Sect Master of the Haoran Sect, and even the Sect Master token and all duties had been fully transferred. As this news spread from the elders to the disciples, it caused yet another stir. Not long after Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s breakthrough to Dao Mastery, another shocking piece of news had emerged, and again, it involved the same protagonist. Countless disciples of the Haoran Sect and fans of Jiang Chengxuan were thrilled. To say that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s assumption of the role of Sect Master was the expectation of many would be an understatement, especially among the younger generation of disciples who represented the future of the Haoran Sect. To nearly 80% of these future stewards, Jiang Chengxuan had become both a role model and a target of aspiration. As soon as the Haoran Sect¡¯s organization responsible for conducting ceremonies started preparations, the authenticity of this succession became undeniable to everyone. The entire Haoran Sect began to bustle with activity, decorating and preparing for the celebrations. The festive colors were laid across the vast territories of the sect, and both elders and disciples consciously played their parts. In just a few days, everyone had accepted the news of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s succession as Sect Master, embodying the collective will of the Haoran Sect. Jiang Chengxuan had become a legend, with an unshakeable status within the sect. The celebratory atmosphere permeated the entire Haoran Sect, and in such a spirit, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s inauguration ceremony quickly approached. On the day of the ceremony, the entire Haoran Sect was adorned with red and colorful precious silks. Every disciple donned the official ceremonial attire, which was strikingly beautiful. At the main entrance of the Sect Master Hall, the largest sacrificial altar of the Haoran Sect was prepared. On the platform, surrounded by mid-air, countless disciples and elders in uniform eagerly awaited the start of the ceremony. At the very center of the altar stood three figures: Xue Ping, Qin Shenwu, and Jiang Chengxuan. These three represented the most powerful and highest-ranking individuals of the Haoran Sect. All the offerings were arranged on a grand sacrificial table, and celestial incense burned, sending curls of fragrant smoke into the air, making the altar seem like a realm of the immortals. ¡°The inauguration ceremony begins now!¡± With the declaration of the ceremony official, numerous horns sounded in unison, and drums echoed throughout. Various auspicious beasts emerged from the ritual instruments, soaring above the altar in a spectacular display. On the platform, Jiang Chengxuan stood with a majestic and solemn demeanor, radiating authority. Opposite him, Xue Ping and Qin Shenwu, dressed in ceremonial robes, awaited the beginning of the abdication ritual. Chapter 964 - Chapter 964: Thousands of Sects Pay Homage, Shocking the Crowd Chapter 964: Thousands of Sects Pay Homage, Shocking the Crowd Editor: Henyee Translations As the drums and horns played in unison, the atmosphere at the celestial altar finally reached its climax. The sky was filled with auspicious clouds and radiant light, while numerous mythical beasts dominated the four corners, exuding an imposing presence. The disciples and elders of the Haoran Sect were also swept up in heightened emotions, their eyes fixed intently on the three figures standing on the high platform. When the auspicious time arrived, marked by the shining of the lucky star, Xue Ping and Qin Shenwu finally made their move. They stood tall and approached Jiang Chengxuan with measured steps, their ceremonial robes fluttering with grace. The two approached Jiang Chengxuan and began tracing mysterious patterns in the air with their hands while chanting ritual words, circling around him until the incantation was complete. The next moment, celestial light shone down from the high heavens, enveloping Jiang Chengxuan. Bathed in this divine light, his demeanor transformed, becoming almost celestial in nature. At that moment, the ceremony was officially completed. The title of Sect Master of the Haoran Sect was formally transferred to Jiang Chengxuan, with the approval of the celestial ancestors. ¡°The new Sect Master of the Haoran Sect, from today onward, is Jiang Chengxuan! Any disrespect towards him will be regarded as enmity towards our Haoran Sect!¡± After the handover ceremony, Xue Ping brought Jiang Chengxuan forward and announced loudly to all members of the Haoran Sect. ¡°Sect Master! Jiang Chengxuan! Sect Master! Jiang Chengxuan! Sect Master!¡± Countless disciples of the Haoran Sect spontaneously joined in the chant. As Jiang Chengxuan looked around at all the members of the Haoran Sect gathered at the celestial altar, he felt a surge of responsibility. From this moment on, these people were all connected to him. Jiang Chengxuan then delivered an inspiring speech to the disciples of the Haoran Sect and announced an increase in benefits for all disciples, distributing cultivation resources such as pills, talismans, and magical tools on the spot¡ªfurther securing the loyalty of many. For Jiang Chengxuan, distributing mid to low-level pills was trivial, considering the vast resources at his disposal. Thus, the internal inauguration ceremony of the Haoran Sect was completed successfully, and from this day forward, Jiang Chengxuan officially became the universally supported new Sect Master of the Haoran Sect. However, the process of taking over as Sect Master of the Haoran Sect was not entirely complete. Next, a ceremony to announce his elevation to the entire Floodgate Realm was to be held. Soon, invitations for the inauguration ceremony of the new Sect Master of the Haoran Sect, signed by Jiang Chengxuan, were sent out to nearly every sect in the Floodgate Realm. This excluded rivals such as the Five Elements Heaven Sect and the Qiankun Hall to avoid potential conflicts. When the invitation reached powerful sects like the Pantheon Sect, the Flying Gate, the Qian Family, and other influential powers, their high-ranking members were all taken aback. Although Jiang Chengxuan had already made a name for himself during the Five Realms War, and the rise of the Haoran Sect had been unstoppable thereafter, it was shocking that just two hundred years had passed without any significant events, and suddenly, the Haoran Sect was changing its Sect Master. Had it not been for Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s role as Vice Sect Master paving the way, they might have suspected internal strife within the Haoran Sect. After all, disputes within a sect over leadership are not uncommon. Clearly, they were not yet aware of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s breakthrough to the Dao Mastery realm. If they had known, their reaction might have been even more profound. As a newly emerging dominant force in the Floodgate Realm, no one dared to decline Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s invitation. Even those who might harbor resentment towards him would not dare show disrespect towards the entire Haoran Sect. Days later, these sects accepted the invitation to attend the inauguration ceremony of the new Sect Master of the Haoran Sect, and news of their participation was sent back to the Haoran Sect. At the same time, discussions in the Floodgate Realm began to heat up. The name Jiang Chengxuan was familiar to the cultivators of the Floodgate Realm, but associating it with the Sect Master of the Haoran Sect was still somewhat awkward. As the date of the Haoran Sect¡¯s grand ceremony approached, even solitary cultivators sought to join the excitement, recognizing the significance of the event for the entire realm¡¯s power dynamics. Such festive occasions were also prime opportunities for these solitary cultivators to gain some small benefits, as a sect as generous as the Haoran Sect would not be petty. A festive and fervent atmosphere quietly began to spread throughout the entire Floodgate Realm, showcasing the influence of the Haoran Sect. However, there were a few exceptions, namely the rival sects of the Haoran Sect. ¡°Jiang Chengxuan? That scourge has become the Sect Master of the Haoran Sect?¡± grumbled a leader from one of these rival factions. ¡°The Haoran Sect sent invitations to all sects but deliberately excluded us. This is an outrageous insult!¡± another leader complained. The leaders of the Five Elements Heaven Sect, the Qiankun Sect, and the Eternal Sword Sect were all seething with anger. Despite their frustrations, they dared not provoke the Haoran Sect, which was at the height of its power. ¡°Damn it! Do they really think they¡¯ve become the overlords? Such disregard for us, we¡¯ll make sure the Haoran Sect regrets this one day!¡± In response to their situation, they could only curse and strictly forbid their disciples from attending the Haoran Sect¡¯s ceremony. This was their only form of protest available. As the day of the Haoran Sect¡¯s grand inauguration ceremony approached, all eyes were on them, paying little heed to the petty grievances of the Five Elements Heaven Sect and others. Soon, the long-awaited day of the grand ceremony arrived, and the Floodgate Realm buzzed with unprecedented activity. The Haoran Sect¡¯s domain, in particular, was a hive of excitement. Sects from north to south, who were eager to forge ties or simply witness the grand event, sent representatives. Each delegation arrived bearing gifts, representing their respective powers. Many sects, despite not having direct disputes with the Haoran Sect, harbored subtle rivalries with each other. Thus, the presentation of gifts became a stage for them to subtly compete and outdo each other. On this day, the protective barriers of the Haoran Sect were wide open. Qin Shenwu sat alone at the highest peak, his aura subtly leaking out, deterring any malicious intentions. Meanwhile, Jiang Chengxuan stood with his hands behind his back atop the Cloudmist Peak, accompanied by Shen Ruyan. They watched as various guests entered the Haoran Sect. This spot was the most conspicuous within the Haoran Sect, and nearly every visitor couldn¡¯t help but glance in their direction. On Cloudmist Peak, only high-ranking members of other sects could clearly see Jiang Chengxuan and respectfully bowed from a distance, to which he politely responded. It was then that some perceptive individuals began to realize Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s extraordinary status. It seemed he had already reached the realm of Dao Mastery, a discovery that undeniably shocked them. As the representatives from various sects mingled with the Haoran Sect¡¯s elders and exchanged pleasantries, they learned that Jiang Chengxuan had indeed broken through to the Dao Mastery realm, and that too in just two hundred years. The towering Cloudmist Peak stood as proof of his achievement. Those who heard this news were visibly shaken, contemplating whether their gifts were sufficiently grand to honor such a momentous occasion. Chapter 966 - Chapter 966: The Immortals Cave Abode, the Opportunity for Ascension Chapter 966: The Immortal¡¯s Cave Abode, the Opportunity for Ascension Editor: Henyee Translations The Daolord of the Pantheon looked at Qin Shenwu and Jiang Chengxuan with a confident gaze, convinced that the lure of an immortal¡¯s cave abode was irresistible to any cultivator. Throughout the annals of the Floodgate Realm, the discovery of an immortal¡¯s cave abode has been a rarity, one that could be counted on the fingers of one¡¯s hands. Each discovery has heralded the emergence of earth-shattering treasures, some even possessing the miraculous power to aid one in achieving Dao and ascending to Immortality. Such treasures could move even the stoniest of hearts, compelling one to brave dangers. Thus, he believed that both Jiang Chengxuan and Qin Shenwu would naturally not refuse such an opportunity. However, the perils involved are unspeakable. Inside the immortal¡¯s cave abode, the more exquisite the treasure, the greater the horrors that accompany it. It has been said that even a Daolord of Mahayana Realm once fell within an immortal¡¯s cave abode due to greed¡ªsuch is the level of terror. At times, immortals themselves have manifested in the mortal world, brawling within the cave abode to contest over these fateful treasures, Even immortals covet them, making the prospect even more daunting. ¡°How about it? I don¡¯t mean to conceal the risk from you¡ªwhere there is great risk, there is also great opportunity. I trust you understand,¡± said the Daolord from the Pantheon Sect, continuing to persuade Jiang Chengxuan and Qin Shenwu, He believed that given their strength and confidence, they would certainly not casually forsake such an opportunity. That¡¯s why he chose Qin Shenwu and Jiang Chengxuan, Both are bold yet cautious, and moreover, they are both formidable in their own right. This is the good reputation that the Haoran Sect has cultivated over the years. If it were Nanning Daolord or the likes from the Qiankun Palace, the Daolord of the Pantheon Sect would definitely not invite them. Even if they had the courage, he wouldn¡¯t trust them under any circumstances. Without trust, what use is there in numbers? They would only be a burden. Strength, courage, and loyalty¡ªthese are indispensable qualities he looks for in a companion, And in the entire Floodgate Realm, only Qin Shenwu and Jiang Chengxuan truly fit the bill and are also acquaintances of his. ¡°Daolord, could you elaborate more on the situation regarding that immortal¡¯s cave abode?¡± After pondering for a moment, Jiang Chengxuan and his shifu, Qin Shenwu, exchanged glances and slowly inquired. They were well aware of the dangers of the immortal¡¯s cave abode, Yet, in the path of cultivation, what is ever completely safe? Moreover, such an opportunity is truly rare. The Daolord from the Pantheon Sect had not guessed wrong; both men were deeply interested in the immortal¡¯s cave abode. Hearing their words, the Daolord¡¯s face displayed even more composure, Undoubtedly, Jiang Chengxuan and Qin Shenwu had already expressed their willingness to go. Thus, he smiled lightly and began to explain the details of the immortal¡¯s cave abode to them. ¡°That ancient immortal¡¯s cave abode was discovered in a remote extraterrestrial space, though its exact location still needs to be determined.¡± ¡°But we can be certain of its general direction, and with careful exploration, we should be able to find the entrance.¡± Upon hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan understood. What the Daolord from the Pantheon Sect described was merely a tip, and probably not very secretive. Likely, other powers within the Floodgate Realm were already aware, not just an exclusive piece of information for the Pantheon Sect. By sharing this location, the Daolord was essentially doing them a favor, Then seeking a reliable partner in return. But, Jiang Chengxuan had his own calculations. That is, forming an alliance with the Pantheon Sect was indeed a good strategy. After all, within the entire Floodgate Realm, the Pantheon Sect is a highly established power, subtly dominating, And their reputation has always been good. They have also earned much goodwill during the war of the Five Realms, combating the demonic beings from different races just as resolutely. Joining forces with the Pantheon Sect, an alliance between the Haoran Sect and the Pantheon Sect, would indeed be a mutually beneficial union of strengths. Jiang Chengxuan remained silent, his eyes expressing everything, He looked towards Qin Shenwu, then back at the Daolord from the Pantheon Sect, and without speaking, all three understood each other¡¯s intentions. ¡°It seems, this immortal¡¯s cave abode is not just about the dangers within.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and said, This clearly indicated that besides the perils inside the immortal¡¯s cave abode, there were external competitors to contend with. He hinted that he already knew that other sects were aware of this information. ¡°Indeed, otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t have sought to cooperate with you two,¡± The Daolord from the Pantheon Sect also smiled, laying his cards on the table. ¡°Given that the sects aware of this information are not few, if the cave abode is entered by all, our chances would be significantly diminished. It might be better if our two sects join forces. This way, we can locate the entrance before others and share the fortunes equally between us.¡± The Daolord from the Pantheon Sect laid out his plans straightforwardly, recognizing that it was unlikely for one sect to dominate alone. He thus proposed a joint venture, aiming to push out other competitors. ¡°Since you are straightforward, I won¡¯t be secretive either. This partnership could indeed be feasible.¡± ¡°However, could there be more details about this immortal¡¯s cave abode available?¡± To this, Jiang Chengxuan still responded coolly. His concern was what exactly lay within the cave abode. If it were mere trifles, he might not consider taking the risk. After all, with other forces now involved and it being an ancient immortal¡¯s cave abode, the risks were undoubtedly substantial. ¡°Of course,¡± replied the Daolord from the Pantheon Sect, no longer withholding any information, and slowly continued: ¡°That immortal¡¯s cave abode is an ancient relic left in the extraterrestrial realms by a certain immortal, so there is no need to worry about it having an owner.¡± ¡°Moreover, according to the elder ancestors from our upper realm, the cave abode still contains many treasures left by that ancient immortal.¡± ¡°Even opportunities that could potentially allow one to ascend are present!¡± Opportunities for ascension! These words undoubtedly stirred the hearts of both Qin Shenwu and Jiang Chengxuan anew. Even the Daolord from the Pantheon Sect, upon uttering these words, could not suppress his fervent expression. Such treasures, except for those who dwell in the immortal realm, who would not be moved? Moreover, if the chance for ascension came from an immortal, then its likelihood of being genuine was quite high, Perhaps, that very immortal had ascended using this method as well. ¡°Is it really so? Such an opportunity could attract countless Daolords of Mahayana to compete fiercely.¡± At this point, even Qin Shenwu could not help but interject, Such an opportunity would tempt all Daolords of Mahayana to vie desperately. ¡°Most likely, after all, it¡¯s from ancient times, and moreover, there is a sensation of the immortal¡¯s essence within it.¡± The Daolord from the Pantheon Sect spoke slowly. His sect, being an established one with immortal ancestors, hence had such detailed information, Aware of the opportunity related to the immortal¡¯s origin. Chapter 967 - Chapter 967: Accepting the Invitation, Exchange of Dao Mastery Chapter 967: Accepting the Invitation, Exchange of Dao Mastery Editor: Henyee Translations Concerning the essence of an immortal, even if it does not directly assist one to ascend, it can still increase the odds somewhat. Such an opportunity excited both Jiang Chengxuan and Qin Shenwu. They pondered for a long time, and the Daolord from the Pantheon Sect was patient, quietly waiting. Jiang Chengxuan was genuinely interested in the immortal¡¯s cave abode, Especially if it harbored the chance for ascension, it could propel Qin Shenwu to a higher plane, allowing him to ascend to the immortal realm successfully. Then, as the sect master of the Haoran Sect, he could truly dominate the Floodgate Realm. Qin Shenwu, needless to say, was deeply interested given it concerned ascension. With such a pursuit of opportunity, they both had some confidence, especially with the cooperation of the Daolord from the Pantheon Sect. Such benefits were enough to warrant their taking the risk. ¡°In fact, it will be a few hundred years before the immortal¡¯s cave abode opens. If you gentlemen have any concerns¡­¡± Just as they were prepared to agree, the Daolord from the Pantheon Sect further reassured them, Eliminating any lingering worries they might have. ¡°Excellent! Since the Daolord is so sincere, we, master and disciple, will surely accompany you when the time comes!¡± Jiang Chengxuan glanced at Qin Shenwu, who also nodded slightly, Immediately, he affirmed to the Daolord from the Pantheon Sect. Hearing this, the Daolord from the Pantheon Sect finally breathed a sigh of relief, thoroughly pleased. This added significantly to his sect¡¯s confidence in exploring the immortal¡¯s cave abode. After all, regarding the treasures within, they were determined to obtain them, even if it meant sharing with others. Compared to other forces, they were more aware of the preciousness of these opportunities, which is why they took the initiative to invite the Haoran Sect. This would undoubtedly catch other forces off guard. ¡°Then, let¡¯s settle on this arrangement. When the day the cave abode is about to open approaches, I will come and inform you both to proceed together! Farewell!¡± Having achieved his goal, the Daolord from the Pantheon Sect did not linger. After bidding farewell to Jiang Chengxuan and Qin Shenwu, he transformed into an invisible light and disappeared outside the Haoran Sect. ¡°Shifu, this Daolord from the Pantheon Sect, can he be trusted?¡± Once the Daolord had left, Jiang Chengxuan slowly asked. ¡°Mm, he is somewhat similar to our Haoran Sect in demeanor, cultivating with a heart of righteousness.¡± Qin Shenwu thus spoke, knowing more about the Daolord from the Pantheon Sect. Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan also nodded. With that settled, they would quietly await the day the opportunity arose. Do not doubt those you use; do not use those you doubt. From this moment, the Daolord from the Pantheon Sect was a steadfast ally of the Haoran Sect. However, going to the extraterrestrial realm was somewhat regrettable, as they could no longer bring along the Thunderclap Valley, After all, traveling to extraterrestrial realms required the lead of a Mahayana Daolord. ¡­ Upon returning to Cloud Mist Peak, Jiang Chengxuan informed Shen Ruyan of the matters regarding the immortal¡¯s cave abode, Naturally, he would not conceal anything from his Dao companion. She also fully supported his decision, and if conditions allowed, Jiang Chengxuan would surely take Shen Ruyan with him. The days thereafter gradually entered a phase of calm. Jiang Chengxuan had taken over as the head of the Haoran Sect, spending his days managing general affairs, Using the remaining time for cultivation with Shen Ruyan. During this period, he often received invitations from other mastery-level cultivators, To participate in various Dao mastery exchange conferences. Such conferences were typically only accessible to cultivators of Dao mastery level. The powerful from various parts of the Floodgate Realm would gather to exchange techniques, discuss the Dao, and foster relationships. More importantly, these Dao mastery exchange conferences often featured trade fairs where items were bartered. Here, one could encounter treasures only accessible to those of Dao mastery level, rarely shown in public otherwise. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan was walking through the marketplace at the Dao mastery exchange conference. This place was an extraordinary space, created through the power of treasures, Enveloped in mist and abundant in spiritual energy, adorned with exotic flowers and rare animals. Here, outside cultivators couldn¡¯t pry, allowing everyone to display their cherished possessions for exchange. ¡°Is this¡­ the Samsara Bead?¡± Jiang Chengxuan stopped before a cultivator and asked in surprise. It was an item imbued with the essence of Samsara, capable of bringing new dimensions to his Dao of Samsara, And certainly an item he found worthy of interest. ¡°Sharp eyes, indeed it is.¡± The cultivator facing Jiang Chengxuan, needless to say, was also a Dao mastery-level cultivator. ¡°How might this treasure be acquired? Please, speak freely.¡± Without any hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan got straight to the point. After all, those who have cultivated to the realm of Dao mastery are seasoned and shrewd; circumlocution would be futile. At the conference, the only thing that mattered was who had more to offer. ¡°Hehe, not much, just a quasi-immortal medicine will suffice.¡± The blue-robed cultivator spoke slowly. This price immediately made Jiang Chengxuan frown; it was indeed steep. ¡°That might be inappropriate.¡± ¡°How about adding a minor Samsara Bead as well? How does that sound?¡± Faced with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s questioning, the blue-robed cultivator clearly knew he was at a disadvantage and thus sweetened the deal. He knew the value of the Samsara Bead but for him, it wasn¡¯t of much use. However, for Jiang Chengxuan, it was different; he still wanted to make this deal work if possible. After hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan pondered for a moment. As the Sect Master of the Haoran Sect, he could certainly afford it, especially since it was just quasi-immortal medicine, In the new world¡¯s medicine fields, the Haoran Sect had managed to cultivate a few. ¡°As far as I know, these Samsara Beads typically appear in sets of three¡­¡± Eventually, Jiang Chengxuan slowly stated. The Dao Mastery Cultivator on the other side widened his eyes at this, clearly not expecting his counterpart to know so much about this treasure. ¡°Indeed. Three beads can be exchanged for a quasi-immortal medicine, but which specific quasi-immortal medicine will still need to be seen.¡± Finally, the blue-robed cultivator conceded a step. As long as the quasi-immortal medicine suited his Dao, he would be willing to take this slight loss. ¡°Hehe, very well.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled and took out a treasure box from his body, inside which was a plant burning with true sun fire. ¡°This is a Nine Revolutions True Yang Plant, how about this?¡± The Nine Revolutions True Yang Plant, a quasi-immortal medicine, could allow a mastery-level cultivator to foster nine revolutions of true sun energy within their spirit, Be it in enlightenment, combat, or prolonging life, it was said to have miraculous effects. ¡°Done! It¡¯s a deal!¡± With this all-purpose quasi-immortal medicine, Jiang Chengxuan quickly obtained three Reincarnation Pearls. After parting ways, Jiang Chengxuan lingered a bit longer at the Dao mastery exchange conference, Before eventually leaving the event. In fact, during this period, Jiang Chengxuan had attended several Dao Mastery-level exchanges, Acquiring many resources beneficial to himself, thereby significantly enhancing his own foundation. Chapter 968 - Chapter 968: Tie Xiangyao and Zhao Tianfang Both Broke Through Chapter 968: Tie Xiangyao and Zhao Tianfang Both Broke Through Editor: Henyee Translations In preparation for the enigmatic opening of the immortal¡¯s cave abode, Jiang Chengxuan never slackened his efforts, always contemplating how to advance his cultivation. Roaming the various Dao Mastery Exchange Conferences, he reaped substantial benefits, and with the renown of the Haoran Sect, he always managed to acquire the treasures he desired. Naturally, those cultivators were willing to engage in equitable exchanges, while also seizing the opportunity to forge connections with the master of the Haoran Sect. During this time, with a wealth of resources accumulated, Jiang Chengxuan made considerable progress in both his magical and Daoist practices, even comprehending numerous divine abilities. Furthermore, with his mastery over a hundred cultivation arts, his cultivation resources continually regenerated and recycled, a process so efficient that it was the envy of all. He converted these resources into pills, formations, and weapons, with any surplus available for trade, further enhancing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s reputation in a different light at the exchange conferences. With deep pockets and abundant resources, this was his truest portrayal. Under his patronage, even Shen Ruyan, Jiang Anran, and others no longer worried about finding suitable cultivation resources, and their cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds. Simultaneously, two individuals closely associated with Jiang Chengxuan were in seclusion. Thanks to his assistance, they were on the verge of a breakthrough to the Dao Integration Realm today, poised to become pillars of the Haoran Sect. These two were none other than Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s senior sister and brother, Xie Xiangyao and Zhao Tianfan. Inspired by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s advancement to Dao Mastery, they trained even harder than usual. After all, Jiang Chengxuan joined the Haoran Sect much later than they did and was their junior brother. Yet now, he had already ascended to the position of sect master, how could they not feel spurred on? Moreover, the upheavals and the dispersal of cosmic energies on the day of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s breakthrough also brought significant gains to Xie Xiangyao and Zhao Tianfan. The two exhausted their savings to prepare materials, seizing the opportunity, and had remained in seclusion until today when finally, there was a stir. In Xie Xiangyao¡¯s cave abode, the illusion of the Five Elements was performed to the extreme, transforming the immaculate cave abode into a myriad of scenes in the blink of an eye. Now rain fell in a peach grove, peach blossoms fluttering; now celestial maidens soared in the sky, dancing gracefully; now the moonlight bathed a calm lake, fish and birds frolicking¡­ Xie Xiangyao, a disciple of Qin Shenwu, also cultivated the art of the Five Elements, but unlike Jiang Chengxuan, she focused on transformations within the Five Elements, not their essence. Around Xie Xiangyao, numerous treasures released energy, drawing on the force of cosmic laws. Among these, a five-colored divine stone was particularly potent. This was a protective treasure given to Xie Xiangyao by Qin Shenwu, now aiding her fully in comprehending the cosmic laws. In the realm of Dao Integration, the most crucial aspect was finding one¡¯s own path. Xie Xiangyao was struggling with this vital step. Her eyebrows furrowed slightly, and she exhaled a mist of five-colored light. Around her, the laws began to manifest, ready to emerge. She heard the sounds of underground fire erupting, tumultuous waves crashing, and the roaring of a forest¡­ Gradually, the wildly changing illusion of the Five Elements in the cave abode began to return to simplicity, evolving into the most fundamental natural changes¡ªthe circulation of the Five Elements. This was the Dao of the Five Elements gradually merging with Xie Xiangyao¡¯s illusions. Once this step was completed, she would successfully enter the world of Dao Integration Saints. The moment was immensely prolonged, and it was unclear how much time had passed, But with Xie Xiangyao¡¯s perseverance, the Dao of the Five Elements transformations was finally comprehended by her. Buzz¡ª Her aura surged instantly, her Dao manifested, the Five Elements transformed, instantly filling the entire cave abode. At this moment, Xie Xiangyao successfully ascended to become a Dao Fusion Saint. Instantly, she soared up, eager to burst out and laugh heartily. But as she rushed out of the cave abode, ready to laugh, she awkwardly found three people watching her with curious expressions. These three were none other than Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and her master, Qin Shenwu, who had been waiting once again. However, the awkward atmosphere didn¡¯t last long before it was overtaken by joy. ¡°Senior sister, congratulations on your breakthrough to Dao Fusion!¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan congratulated Xie Xiangyao with smiles, and Qin Shenwu also laughed heartily, full of praise. They had each prepared congratulatory gifts for Xie Xiangyao, all of high rank to match the occasion. Everyone was genuinely delighted about Xie Xiangyao¡¯s breakthrough. Before they could engage in much idle chat, another disturbance suddenly emanated from a different cave abode. The aura of Dao rules fluctuated abruptly, immediately sensed by the group. ¡°It¡¯s Senior Brother Zhao, he has also achieved Dao Fusion! Truly, it¡¯s a double celebration!¡± Jiang Chengxuan exclaimed joyfully. Without wasting a moment, the group hurried to congratulate Zhao Tianfan. This marked a significant milestone under Qin Shenwu¡¯s tutelage, with three disciples having reached the realm of Dao Fusion, solidifying their status as the leading faction within the Haoran Sect. During this period of breakthroughs, aside from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s senior brother and sister, another individual had advanced, This was Jiang Anran, the disciple of both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Previously, Jiang Anran had informed them of her intent to break through to Void Returning Realm. They generously imparted teachings and gifted her numerous treasures to ensure a flawless success. True to their efforts, at the conclusion of her seclusion, Jiang Anran also successfully advanced to the Returning to the Void realm, Beaming with joy, she reported her progress to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. The couple was overjoyed and promptly arranged a celebration ceremony for Jiang Anran. Qin Shenwu also expressed immense pleasure at this news. He regarded his disciple¡¯s disciple as his own, acknowledging Jiang Anran as a genius within his faction whose future achievements might very well rival those of Xie Xiangyao and others. With Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s support, Jiang Anran¡¯s path was confidently expected to be illustrious. Amidst a string of joyful events involving his loved ones, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mood was exceptionally buoyant. However, an unexpected storm was gradually brewing and drawing near to everyone. One day, while meditating in his cave abode, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly sensed a disturbance from within the Haoran Sect. This instantly put him on high alert, for the source of the disturbance was none other than the Ascension Ancestor Hall of the Haoran Sect¡ªthe most sacred place within the sect. Needless to say, such a disturbance was surely connected to the celestial ancestors of the upper realms, And anything involving the immortals could hardly be trivial. Jiang Chengxuan disappeared from his spot in an instant, rushing to the Ascension Ancestor Hall as fast as possible. There, a blue celestial light continuously shone down from the golden statue of the ancestor. Within the shimmering celestial light, ancient characters formed a sentence¡ªa message from the immortal ancestor meant for Jiang Chengxuan. This message profoundly shocked Jiang Chengxuan and filled him with astonishment, It was a reminder, or rather, a warning from the immortal ancestor. Chapter 969 - Chapter 969: Ancestors Warning, A Cataclysmic Calamity Chapter 969: Ancestor¡¯s Warning, A Cataclysmic Calamity Editor: Henyee Translations The message appeared before Jiang Chengxuan and then slowly began to dissipate. By the time Qin Shenwu arrived, only a few lingering words remained visible. ¡°Prepare for¡­ what has happened, Chengxuan?¡± Qin Shenwu entered the Ascension Ancestor Hall with a furrowed brow, instinctively reading the last few words aloud and inquiring further. As a venerable member of the Haoran Sect, he knew that any communication from the immortal ancestors was no trivial matter. After all, it wasn¡¯t easy for the higher realms to contact the lower realms, and the immortal ancestors, with their valuable time, would not bother with them unless it was something significant. Otherwise, could they really expect the immortal ancestors to take these disciples on an adventure through the Floodgate Realm? If it weren¡¯t for a matter that threatened the entire sect, the immortal ancestors wouldn¡¯t easily intervene¡ªno one in the Haoran Sect warranted such attention. ¡°A great calamity is imminent, prepare to face it.¡± Jiang Chengxuan relayed the complete message to Qin Shenwu. Indeed, the immortal ancestors¡¯ warning was to inform the master of the Haoran Sect that a monumental disaster was approaching¡ªa disaster that could engulf the entire Floodgate Realm and potentially lead to the destruction of the entire Haoran Sect. Calamity. Upon hearing these words, Qin Shenwu also felt a sense of foreboding. Since ancient times, only events that could sweep across the heavens and put countless lives at risk were called great calamities. And those known as great calamities were not something even Daolords of Mahayana could ignore and remain unconcerned about. It seemed that just when the Haoran Sect had begun to prosper after a century of peace, and their faction was about to thrive, a sudden calamity was looming. Qin Shenwu was understandably frustrated. ¡°Did the upper realm ancestor specify what kind of disaster it is?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Faced with Qin Shenwu¡¯s question, Jiang Chengxuan affirmed. Whether it was a coincidence or arranged by the ancestor, he had managed to read the entire message just in time. ¡°The ancestor mentioned that a millennium disaster of the lower realm is approaching¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan organized his thoughts before continuing. ¡°The gates to the Immortal and Spirit Realms open every ten million years, and during these times, they become extremely unstable. The ancestor speculated that this time is drawing near.¡± ¡°And with the instability of the two realms¡¯ gates, fissures will undoubtedly appear, through which demonic immortals, intent on causing havoc, may attempt to descend to the lower realm!¡± Jiang Chengxuan finished conveying the immortal ancestors¡¯s message, leaving even Qin Shenwu feeling alarmed. They had thought that the conflict over the immortal¡¯s cave abode in a hundred years would be fierce enough, yet an even greater disaster had suddenly appeared. This time, the great calamity facing the Floodgate Realm was brought about by demonic immortals from the higher realms! Such a disaster made even him feel powerless. If these demonic immortals really did descend to the lower realm, not even a half-step celestial being among the human ancestors could stop them. Demonic immortals were also immortals of the upper realm, to whom beings below them might as well be ants to be crushed. Even wielding quasi-immortal weapons would only make them slightly larger insects. This was the gap between the realms after ascension and the Floodgate Realm. If demonic immortals descended, they could annihilate all life in the Floodgate Realm in an instant! Compared to this upcoming calamity, the previous Five Realms War seemed almost laughable, like children squabbling. The descended demonic immortals were like armored butchers. ¡°This disaster truly is immense; no wonder even the ancestors left a warning.¡± ¡°Likely, we are not the only ones who have received this message from the ancestors.¡± Qin Shenwu said gravely. This was a genuine cosmic calamity, where a slight misstep could topple the entire world. Standing in the Ascension Ancestor Hall, Jiang Chengxuan remained silent, suddenly feeling much more alert. Since taking over as the master of the Haoran Sect, he had felt relatively at ease. Recent breakthroughs among his friends and family had filled him with too much confidence about the future. Indeed, the Haoran Sect had become a dominant force; so what? Even if all of them became Daolords of Mahayana, what then? Facing a disaster from the immortal realm, could they really expect to turn the tide? Looking at the golden statues of the ascended ancestors, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s fighting spirit reignited. It had been a long time since he had felt such a sense of crisis. Even during the Five Realms War, he had considered himself capable of self-preservation, always in control of the situation. Now, with demonic immortals threatening to descend, who could confidently claim to be invincible? Moreover, at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan wasn¡¯t just fighting for himself; behind him stood the entire Haoran Sect. His role wasn¡¯t merely to survive; he needed to ensure that the entire sect could withstand the impending catastrophe. The weight of this responsibility was immense. However, this sense of crisis didn¡¯t crush Jiang Chengxuan; it sharpened his resolve. For a long time, he had never known what it was to give up, facing one desperate situation after another to reach his current position. ¡°Ha ha ha! The immortal realm really did give us quite the surprise,¡± Jiang Chengxuan suddenly laughed amid the quiet of the night, his tone tinged with irony. His demeanor startled Qin Shenwu, who then also burst into laughter. ¡°You¡¯ve really got guts, kid. This time, even I¡¯m not as brave as you!¡± Seeing his disciple¡¯s sudden shift in attitude, even Qin Shenwu had to admit his admiration. Since Jiang Chengxuan had taken over as the sect master of the Haoran Sect, Qin had stopped seeing him as just a young disciple. To his surprise, Jiang had grown more than he had anticipated, which was pleasantly surprising. This was typical of his disciple, always managing to surprise and inspire. ¡°Are we talking about demonic immortals? Those who dare not contend in the higher realms and instead come down here to wreak havoc? Let¡¯s show them what we¡¯ve got, master and disciple together!¡± Qin Shenwu declared with authority, his demeanor as a Daolord of Mahayana returning to him. It had to be said, this Shifu and disciple pair truly did share a bond. ¡­ Quickly, Jiang Chengxuan, together with Shen Ruyan, devised a plan to counter the great calamity. Their first step was to enhance the treatment of the disciples within the sect, utilizing all resources at their disposal, even opening up the sect¡¯s storages for loans. They ensured that critical cultivation resources, such as breakthrough treasures, were provided immediately by the sect, regardless of whether the disciples had enough merits for exchange, with the promise they could repay in the future. This policy, once implemented, instantly sparked widespread praise among the disciples. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s goal was clear: to disregard resource depletion and first elevate the cultivation level of the sect¡¯s disciples. Using the entire sect¡¯s treasury as a leverage point to boost the overall strength of the Haoran Sect was aimed at increasing their chances of survival under the great calamity. Chapter 970 - Chapter 970: Panic and Reactions Chapter 970: Panic and Reactions Editor: Henyee Translations While utilizing the new regulations to maximize the use of stockpiled resources, Jiang Chengxuan also implemented other strategies. He convened a sect assembly that was attended only by elders of the Dao Mastery and above. With the exception of Xue Ping, who was in seclusion, he informed everyone present about the impending calamity. Hearing the immortal ancestor¡¯s warning undoubtedly brought a sense of crisis to everyone¡¯s heart. However, as these were Dao Mastery powers who had weathered many storms, they were not consumed by fear. Jiang Chengxuan tasked thes elders with scouring the Floodgate Realm to identify potential landing sites for the demonic immortals. This task was systematic. According to historical records, demonic immortals typically breached the lower realm in places abundant in demonic energy, especially locations that had previously hosted demonic cultivations, requiring careful investigation. Given the perilous nature of this task, it was entrusted only to Dao Mastery cultivators, whom Jiang Chengxuan could rely on. Additionally, Jiang Chengxuan prepared contingency plans in various locations, ensuring that even if the calamity struck, the vast sect would not be without retreat options. And that was all he could do. The terrifying nature of the demonic immortals was unpredictable, and even the immortal ancestors from the upper realms could only issue warnings without providing concrete solutions because none existed. Demonic immortals, such fearsome beings of the upper realm, were well beyond any preliminary strategies; just knowing their target was already an advantage. Most lower realms likely faced destruction by these demonic immortals before even perceiving their shadow. While Jiang Chengxuan was busy with preparations, other powers within the Floodgate Realm gradually began to receive similar messages from their own immortal ancestors. The content of these messages was identical to that received by the Haoran Sect, all forecasting the great calamity and advising preparations against the invasion of demonic immortals. Such news was enough to make any sect leader despair. In the Pantheon Sect, both the sect master and the Daolord stood silently in their Ascension Ancestor Hall, struggling to speak. Their situation was perhaps more dire than other sects, as their history was rife with enmities with demonic cultivators. As the leaders of the righteous alliance, they had built their reputation on leading the charge against demonic cultivators. This stance was similar to that of the Haoran Sect, as both followed a doctrine of righteousness inherently opposed to demonic paths. Sects like the Qiankun Hall and the Five Elements Heaven Sect, which had engaged in murky dealings, might find it easier to negotiate with demonic immortals. Not to mention the demonic cultivation sects, who would likely welcome the descent of demonic immortals, despite them not being their ancestors. Even though these demonic entities would likely not protect them, the demonic cultivators would certainly relish the opportunity to assist them if it meant causing trouble. Amidst these circumstances, a tense atmosphere slowly enveloped the entire Floodgate Realm. Although the sect leaders tried to keep the information confidential to avoid panic, certain preparations and actions could still hint at something amiss, quickly noticed by the disciples. And as these disciples interacted with the numerous solitary cultivators outside, conclusions were swiftly drawn. It appeared that nearly all major sects in the Floodgate Realm were preparing for something, guarding against some threat. Whatever it was that could provoke such unified action among the major sects of the Floodgate Realm, it was surely on the scale of, if not greater than, the previous Five Realms War. The shadow and damage wrought by that conflict still lingered in the minds of many cultivators. And now, with even greater turmoil looming in the darkness, they were understandably apprehensive. Was the Floodgate Realm about to plunge into devastation once more? For the smaller sects barely surviving, this news struck like a thunderbolt. In response, they relentlessly leveraged connections to inquire with their superior sects about what exactly was happening. Jiang Chengxuan was also dealing with this problem. Within the areas under the Haoran Sect¡¯s influence, numerous smaller sects existed, and now, all their leaders, through elder connections, sought to understand what was going on. Even some elders of the Haoran Sect were puzzled and curious. However, the matter was too significant; even informing them wouldn¡¯t help, as even Jiang and his master Qin Shenwu lacked substantial solutions. If the entire Floodgate Realm became aware of the situation, whether it would be beneficial was uncertain. After much consideration, Jiang Chengxuan decided to keep the information under wraps, continuing to suppress it. He told only the sect elders that all sects would be involved and that there was no way out; they would need to collaborate to survive the calamity, so there was no need for panic. Whatever happened, they would be protected by these major sects, which was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s way of reassuring them. Leveraging his personal charisma and the credibility of the Haoran Sect, his response managed to calm many. ¡°If a great calamity is indeed approaching, then the entire Floodgate Realm is inescapable,¡± he conveyed. Like the old saying goes, ¡®When the sky falls, the tall must bear it.¡¯ Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s statement undoubtedly soothed many hearts, allowing numerous smaller sects to regain their composure. However, private preparations were still essential. Relying solely on the major sects to weather everything would be naive. These smaller sects knew that if they depended entirely on the major powers, they would be close to annihilation. Or perhaps, their inquiries were more about seeking a stance than solutions; in a real crisis, this could exert moral pressure on the major sects to compel them to assist. This was the calculation of the smaller sect disciples. They had always survived by leveraging such cunning, even if it might not always be effective; they never gave up any opportunity to fight for their survival. In the tense interim before the great calamity struck, countless sects and powers throughout the Floodgate Realm were in motion, scheming against each other. The impending disaster and the ensuing public panic were used for various manipulations¡ªthis was human nature. Some took advantage of the chaos to loot, others schemed and deceived, while some gathered support and amassed wealth. Just the rumors of the approaching disaster had already triggered numerous chain reactions throughout the Floodgate Realm. At this time, the major sects had little bandwidth to manage these behaviors, as they were each focused on their own preparations, creating an atmosphere of intense urgency within each sect. Chapter 971 - Chapter 971: The Pantheon Sects Invitation, All Sects Convene Chapter 971: The Pantheon Sect¡¯s Invitation, All Sects Convene Editor: Henyee Translations As the time of the great calamity remained uncertain, the ambiguity of the situation only deepened the anxiety. Even the most capable cultivators, accustomed to facing challenges head-on, found themselves grappling with a sense of helplessness that many would never forget. Over the years, they had forgotten their initial vulnerability, the desperate struggles in the mires of powerlessness. Not everyone possessed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strong will and stable mindset. The sudden and immense sense of crisis increasingly dominated their thoughts day by day. Eventually, under the weight of this immense pressure, many sects could no longer keep to themselves. They began reaching out to other sects, seeking to collaborate and strategize together. This news naturally reached the Haoran Sect. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan was in his cave, contemplating potential allies for cooperation. ¡°Husband, are you considering whom to contact?¡± Shen Ruyan gently asked, stepping out from behind Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan never kept Shen Ruyan in the dark about such matters. Moreover, if the Haoran Sect were to form alliances, Thunderclap Valley would undoubtedly be the first choice, given their relationship, relative strengths, and geographical proximity. ¡°Yes, there¡¯s been a lot of this kind of news recently, but not everyone can actually be of help to us,¡± Jiang Chengxuan responded, turning to face Shen Ruyan. Sitting as the master of the Haoran Sect, Jiang Chengxuan naturally prioritized the interests of his sect. In times like these, it wasn¡¯t necessarily better to have more allies. Sometimes, aligning with too powerful a force could be cumbersome and lead to hesitation. For instance, if two sects practiced the same techniques, it might only be sensible to choose one as an ally. Otherwise, internal conflicts could arise, significantly affecting collective strength. Initially, Jiang Chengxuan was most interested in any unique messages passed down from the immortal ancestors of various sects, hoping for more detailed information. However, after contacting other sects, he realized that the messages were uniformly the same. Whether from the immortal ancestors of any sect, none provided detailed information. All they knew were key phrases like ¡°demonic immortals descending¡± and ¡°millennial calamity.¡± The sects Jiang Chengxuan was considering for an alliance were those he had cooperated with during the battle in the Eastern Sky Domain, including Feitian Sect, Qian Family, and Thunderclap Valley. The trust among these groups, forged through shared struggles, was unquestionable. Additionally, their geographic proximity ensured there would be no burden of coordination. As these thoughts processed, a new message arrived. Surprisingly, it was an invitation from the Pantheon Sect, proposing a reformation of the alliances across the Floodgate Realm to jointly defend against the demonic immortals¡¯ schemes. Given that this was an invitation from the leading and most established sect of the Floodgate Realm, Jiang Chengxuan decided it was worth considering. After all, isolating oneself would no longer lead to improvements. ¡­ Soon, two beams of light shot up from the Haoran Sect and swiftly descended at the entrance of the Pantheon Sect. Recognized by the elders of the Pantheon Sect, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were promptly led to the grand assembly hall of the sect. Many representatives from various forces, such as the Feitian Sect and the Qian Family, were already present. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded to them in greeting. They noticed that representatives from Qiankun Hall and Five Elements Heaven Sect were conspicuously absent, likely to maintain their pseudo-righteous facade. Possibly, they had already sought alliances with genuine demonic forces. Before the main speakers of the Pantheon Sect arrived, everyone in the hall engaged in casual conversations, exchanging available information. However, as expected, nothing significantly new was discussed. As they exchanged pleasantries and reassurances, the atmosphere helped stave off the underlying panic momentarily. Then, as the figure of the Pantheon Daolord emerged from the depths of the hall, another alliance meeting commenced¡ªa scene reminiscent of the prelude to the Five Realms War. ¡°Esteemed guests, welcome. Whether or not we succeed, at least we see each other¡¯s determination,¡± the Pantheon Daolord began, his commanding voice filling the hall. Everyone nodded in agreement. Even if the sects did not end up forming an alliance, at least they understood each other¡¯s stances. ¡°Everyone is aware that this calamity is extraordinary, occurring once every million years, and involves the hands of immortals. Time is pressing, so let¡¯s be brief. Starting from the left, let us share what we know and suggest,¡± continued the Pantheon Daolord, making a gesture towards the representatives from the Southern Heavenly Realm¡¯s Flying Sea Gate to start. They began sharing information from their respective areas about the impending disaster. Fortunately, this information exchange didn¡¯t take much time, as the details from each sect were brief and largely reiterated known facts, bringing no new insights. Even the Pantheon Sect, despite its prominence, had nothing additional of value to offer. Consequently, the assembly hall fell into a prolonged silence. The lack of detailed information about the calamity made it difficult for any of the sects to formulate a precise plan of action. ¡°It seems that our ancestors have been transparent, giving us all the information they could,¡± the Pantheon Daolord sighed, acknowledging the uniform vagueness of the messages. It was clear that even the immortal ancestors in the upper realms had no effective solutions for this calamity. Thus, the responsibility to deal with the crisis would rest on their own shoulders. ¡°Let¡¯s each share any viable strategies we might have. By pooling our wisdom, we might not leave here empty-handed,¡± Jiang Chengxuan proposed, prompting nods of agreement from the sect leaders gathered. Following his lead, they began to share their respective approaches to the crisis. For example, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s method of advancing resources to disciples, to be repaid later, garnered much approval. This strategy not only ensured continuous improvement in the disciples¡¯ strength but also crucially meant that, after the calamity, some interest could be recouped, preventing the complete depletion of the sect¡¯s resources. This approach was particularly appealing to sects that were resource-constrained. Chapter 972 - Chapter 972: Deductions of Star Patterns, Breaking the Impasse Chapter 972: Deductions of Star Patterns, Breaking the Impasse Editor: Henyee Translations After the assembly of various sects transformed into a grand symposium for exchanging ideas on averting calamity, Jiang Chengxuan learned numerous tactics. Upon his return, he planned to swiftly integrate these strategies according to the needs of the Haoran Sect. Yet, at its core, the primary issue remained unresolved. The measures were, ultimately, superficial solutions¡ªmerely emergency strategies under the shadow of a great calamity. The initial objectives and plans of the various sects had not been achieved; in fact, there had been no progress whatsoever. The discussions had failed to produce even a single concrete plan or strategy for the looming disaster. Post-discussion, the sect leaders could only return to their respective domains like headless flies, passively awaiting the catastrophe¡¯s descent. ¡°Sect Master Jiang, it has been too long! May we have a chat?¡± At this moment, the head of the Qian family and the sect master of the Feitian Sect approached him, smiles on their faces. They had forged a favorable impression of each other during the conflicts of the Five Realms War. Their joint approach to Jiang Chengxuan was clearly motivated by a singular issue¡ªthey sought an alliance with the Haoran Sect to jointly face the impending ordeal. ¡°It is indeed my intention,¡± Jiang Chengxuan responded with a smile, signaling his readiness to collaborate. Jiang Chengxuan had already identified the Qian family and the Flying Heaven Sect as potential allies and had discreetly tested the waters with them on several occasions. This gathering provided a perfect opportunity to formalize this alliance. As if their conversation was a signal, many other sects within the grand hall began to cautiously probe each other, seeking partnerships. Naturally, several wished to join the formidable ship that was the Haoran Sect. However, Jiang Chengxuan, adhering to a principle of quality over quantity, tactfully rebuffed these overtures. Even as the joint deliberation concluded, Jiang Chengxuan did not seek to add more allies. Other forces had more or less settled their alliances. Those who lacked influence managed to barely secure an ally in the Pantheon Sect, which had initiated the conference and thus could hardly refuse any solicitations. Soon after the meeting adjourned, everyone bid their farewells and returned to their respective sects. That night, Jiang Chengxuan stood atop the Cloud Mist Peak, observing the stars. Shen Ruyan, ever faithful, was by his side, never straying. With Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s influence, this once unremarkable peak had become a landmark of the Haoran Sect. Standing at the summit, the stars seemed within reach, vast and profound. Since ancient times, celestial patterns, intrinsically linked with the Dao, have been observed to discern the changes in the world, with each influencing the other. Earthly diviners revered by thousands would predict the future based on these patterns, though their insights were mere fragments compared to what true cultivators could perceive. Gazing at the stars, even Shen Ruyan felt a profound connection. Jiang Chengxuan, armed with the Heavenly Calculation Technique, had been deeply contemplating the great calamity, noticing many subtle shifts. Having advanced this technique to Level 6, he sensed that the impending calamity was bound to be terrifying. Those not at the Dao Mastery level might not even qualify to contend with it. The situation seemed worse than anyone could have anticipated. In his divinatory vision, Jiang Chengxuan saw a massive dark red star, glowing ominously, bearing down on a tiny pale blue star¡ªthe Floodgate Realm. This foreboding image, nearly a guarantee of a dire fate, depicted a calamity so severe that even the mightiest in the Floodgate Realm would be helpless. As the power of his divination intensified, the vision became clearer. He saw gigantic demonic hands pressing down, extinguishing even the brightest glimmers of hope, indicating that even the most powerful beings in the Floodgate Realm would stand no chance against the calamity. ¡°Is there really no path to survival?¡± Jiang Chengxuan pondered deeply, his brow furrowed with the magnitude of the danger, which was immense and shrouded in mystery. Even with his advanced divinatory capabilities, it was difficult to see a clear future or find a path to salvation. However, at that moment, a sudden insight struck him. ¡°A path! Yes, that¡¯s it!¡± He was suddenly overjoyed, realizing the crux of the issue. The extreme danger was due to their passivity¡ªthey were merely waiting for the calamity to arrive without any proactive strategy. In the midst of urgent concerns, a critical risk had been overlooked¡ªthe demonic sects still lurking within the Floodgate Realm, likely to welcome the demonic invasion. ¡°Husband, have you thought of a plan?¡± Shen Ruyan asked, noticing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s delighted expression¡ªher smile reflecting her relief at seeing him so animated after days of seriousness. ¡°Yes, my wife, I have found the key to the problem,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied without hesitation, quickly sharing his epiphany with Shen Ruyan. His solution was straightforward yet bold: to once again unite with other sects to encircle and suppress the demonic cultivators. While it might not be possible to eradicate them entirely, the goal was to significantly restrict their activities and reduce the likelihood of unforeseen disruptions. This approach would also serve as a stern warning to the demonic forces¡ªany thoughts of rebellion would have to be carefully reconsidered, given their dramatically reduced maneuverability. Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes lit up upon hearing his plan. ¡°This indeed sounds like a good strategy,¡± she agreed, understanding that this proactive stance could alter the dynamics of the upcoming calamity. As Jiang Chengxuan explained his plan in detail to Shen Ruyan, a weight seemed to lift from his shoulders. The oppressive sense of doom that had clouded his thoughts began to dissipate, suggesting that this plan could indeed strike at the heart of the crisis and potentially sway the course of the forthcoming events. Chapter 973 - Chapter 973: Uniting Sects to Compress the Survival Space of the Demonic Path Chapter 973: Uniting Sects to Compress the Survival Space of the Demonic Path Editor: Henyee Translations That very night, Jiang Chengxuan headed to the Haoran Sect¡¯s library, consumed by the thought of compressing the living space of demonic cultivators. He pored over the records from a great battle between good and evil, studying the distribution and strength of the demonic cultivators. Following that battle, it was undeniable that the demonic cultivators had suffered significant losses and were suppressed by the righteous path. However, much time had passed since then, and given the nature of demonic cultivators to favor rapid advancement, it was certain they had replenished their ranks considerably. The methods of the demonic path¡ªboth cultivation and spells¡ªare all about rapid success and swift gains, often employing unscrupulous means to seek the ultimate shortcuts. Particularly some demonic cultivators, who specialize in heinous acts that defy heaven and reason to boost their cultivation, are regarded as abominations deserving of universal condemnation. Jiang Chengxuan sifted through the materials, and a strategic map slowly took shape in his mind. In coordination with the righteous forces of the Floodgate Realm, he formulated the most efficient and prudent plan. Outside, dawn was breaking, and unbeknownst to him, Jiang Chengxuan had been reading for a full day and night. Yet, he felt no fatigue. For he had seemingly solved a long-standing problem plaguing the Floodgate Realm, with the solution now clear in his mind. Without hesitation, he shared his plans with his Shifu, Qin Shenwu, who lavished him with praise. ¡°Indeed, when it comes down to crucial moments, we must rely on you young ones,¡± Qin Shenwu remarked. The sudden onset of the great calamity of the demonic immortals had thrown everyone into disarray. It was crucial yet overlooked until now, revealed only through Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s recent discovery. Fortunately, there was still time to act. After the great battle between good and evil, the demonic cultivators had hidden themselves too well, causing many to forget their malignance. The nature of the demonic path was hard to change, and they had to be dealt with, no matter what. Swiftly, Jiang Chengxuan drafted a message detailing his thoughts and sent it to various sects and factions. That very day, his plan reached many high-ranking members of various sects. Surprised yet enlightened by the opportunity, these sects readily agreed, naturally offering no opposition. The next day, countless responses flooded back to the Haoran Sect, landing in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands. Almost everyone agreed to participate, aiming to compress the activities of demonic cultivators throughout the Floodgate Realm, regardless of their strength or size. The main discussions were about which forces to target and who would be responsible for which areas. Undoubtedly, they all looked to the Haoran Sect as the leader in this initiative, awaiting Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s specific arrangements. However, it wasn¡¯t as simple as Jiang Chengxuan dictating plans for others to follow. His primary task was to consolidate the responses, information, and suggestions from the various sects, Then relay them to other factions for joint deliberation. Thus, centered around Jiang Chengxuan, a plan targeting the demonic cultivators of the Floodgate Realm was quietly taking shape. The primary targets were, of course, the most brutal and unprincipled demonic forces. Especially sects like the Sacred Skeleton Sect, known for their utter ruthlessness, using murder, corpses, and bones as resources for cultivation and combat methods. For such targets, no reason was needed to justify their subjugation. They were unstable elements for any force. The first step was naturally to ascertain the current distribution and strength of the demonic cultivators in the Floodgate Realm. Being exceedingly cunning, the demonic cultivators had likely shifted their main bases after the previous purge by the righteous forces. Under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s orders, each sect discreetly dispatched their cultivators to gather intelligence, Providing cover for one another during the process. For example, the Haoran Sect or those from the East could investigate in the West, ensuring that even if the demonic cultivators noticed something amiss, they wouldn¡¯t be overly suspicious. After all, under normal circumstances, what grievances could there be between distant forces to warrant such targeted actions? But the demonic forces had not anticipated that the various factions had already united. Soon, as time passed, information about the demonic cultivators gradually surfaced. The findings were shocking. Many had not anticipated that numerous demonic forces were already laying plans to summon the legendary demonic immortals. Moreover, during this chaotic period, these demonic cultivators had regained much of their strength. Particularly during the battle of the Five Realms, where the death toll among cultivators was staggeringly high, These opportunistic demonic cultivators had reaped many benefits. And now, as the great calamity approached, causing further chaos, many demonic forces were eagerly stirring. For instance, the Sacred Skeleton Sect, which had seized the opportunity to slaughter several smaller sects completely, using them as resources to cultivate their nefarious bone techniques. Without meticulous investigation, no one would have even heard a whisper of these deeds. These demonic forces, much like cockroaches, were thriving in the shadows. Such news undoubtedly sent chills through all the righteous sects and reinforced their resolve to eradicate the demonic forces. Moreover, the strategy had to be multifaceted and thorough, attacking the root of the demonic cultivation to stifle its growth. Under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s coordination, many forces began to systematically suppress the demonic influences. Starting from the lowest ranks, any activity attempted by demonic cultivators was met with resistance. In the past, infighting among the righteous forces might have given the demonic cultivators an advantage. But now, everyone seemed like a warrior of justice; upon sighting a demonic cultivator, they would lend aid to thwart their schemes without hesitation. In such circumstances, the demonic cultivators of the Floodgate Realm suddenly found themselves under immense pressure. If their strengths had been mismatched, they could have continued to benefit from the chaos and sneak around collecting spoils. But now, with the various forces allied and settling disputes through peaceful discussions, all focus was turned towards combating the demonic factions. During this period, countless clashes erupted between the forces of good and evil throughout the Floodgate Realm. Although these conflicts were still confined to the lower ranks of cultivators, they were a clear sign of the tough times the demonic forces were facing. The range of activities for demonic cultivators was severely limited. Apart from the territories they directly controlled, demonic cultivators were being expelled from everywhere else, corralled into specific areas. The scrutiny and patrols were intensified to ensure that the demonic forces were contained within these designated areas. However, there was no attempt to completely exterminate them yet. Chapter 974 - Chapter 974: Tightening the Noose, A Firm Stance Chapter 974: Tightening the Noose, A Firm Stance Editor: Henyee Translations At the same time, in the territory of the Sacred Skeleton Sect, outside the Bone Demon Ridge, forces of the righteous path had already assembled. This place, known as the Bone Demon Ridge, was the ancestral land passed down through generations of the Sacred Skeleton Sect. Surrounding the area, countless white bones piled high created an eerie and terrifying atmosphere, where not a single blade of grass grew for hundreds of miles around. The Sacred Skeleton Sect, an ancient entity within the demonic forces, had never been eradicated. Their techniques, all related to bones, were imbued with the rules of withering, silence, and indestructibility. Representatives from the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley were now in a standoff with the demonic cultivators of the Sacred Skeleton Sect across the void. Over the past few days, the clashes between the righteous and the demonic had escalated from lower to higher-level cultivators. Under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s command, a lightning-fast raid was launched on the Sacred Skeleton Sect, pinning the demonic cultivators right at their doorstep. ¡°Head of the Haoran Sect, people of Thunderclap Valley, what are your intentions with this sudden attack on our Sacred Skeleton Sect?¡± bellowed a white-haired cultivator from the front lines of the demonic cultivators. He was the leader of the Sacred Skeleton Sect, Saint Skeleton, a peak Dao Mastery. Now, he was manifesting a gigantic skeletal figure looming ominously behind him, radiating a chilling aura. ¡°The path of your so-called ¡®Bone Doctrine¡¯ is utterly without moral foundation, entirely vile! You¡¯ve long since broken any so-called truce with such heinous acts!¡± ¡°We of the righteous path spared you before, not so you could intensify your wicked deeds!¡± Jiang Chengxuan immediately retorted, his words sharp as blades. ¡°Enough talk. Today, the Sacred Skeleton Sect shall be exterminated!¡± Without any hesitation, at Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s command, countless cultivators from Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley surged forward. The battle between good and evil was reignited. Traditionally, because the righteous factions each had their own agendas, as long as the demonic path did not provoke excessively, no one would take it upon themselves to eradicate them to save the common folk. Thus, this sudden unity among the righteous forces caught the demonic factions off guard. At this moment, not only was the battle raging at the site of the Sacred Skeleton Sect. Across the Floodgate Realm, demonic forces were facing sudden attacks from the allied righteous sects. For instance, at the territory of the Ghost Hall, cultivators from the Pantheon Sect were clashing with the Nether Ghosts. In the lands of the Joyous Union Valley, the Qian family and the Feitian Sect were joining forces to combat, Slaughtering duos of lascivious cultivators from the Joyous Union Sect. However, compared to the ruthless Sacred Skeleton Sect, their opponents were not so harsh. Unlike Jiang Chengxuan, who was determined to crush his enemies utterly. Nevertheless, the righteous made no compromises in their attacks, aiming to severely wound or cripple the demonic cultivators, Preventing them from causing any obstruction during the upcoming great calamity. After all, this was the only effective method currently available to deal with the calamity, and the previously powerless sects were now wholeheartedly driving out the demonic cultivators. The fierce battle raged for days, resulting in countless demonic cultivators dying. In the battle against the Sacred Skeleton Sect, Jiang Chengxuan exhibited divine prowess, demonstrating his mastery of the Dao in front of all for the first time. With a barrage of powerful techniques and the formidable Five Elements Cycle, he was unmatched. Even Saint Skeleton, a veteran Dao Mastery, was forced into a continuous retreat. The outcome of the remaining battles, needless to say, heavily favored the numerically and qualitatively superior righteous side. Whether it was Thunderclap Valley or the Haoran Sect, after several major battles, The power of the entire sect had greatly increased. The disciples¡¯ cultivation had significantly increased due to the resources and treasures the sect offered them. War, after all, is a contest of wealth and resources, And with the righteous sects on the rise, demonic cultivators of the same level could hardly compete. The victors of the first battle were the forces of the righteous alliance, Not just the Sacred Skeleton Sect, but also the Ghost Hall and the Joyous Union Sect were beaten back. And the war was far from over. To prepare for the great calamity, the righteous side adopted a do-or-die attitude, Only by pushing the demonic cultivators to their limits could they rest easy. After all, this was a campaign crucial to the fate of the sects and the entire Floodgate Realm. The next morning, the righteous sects launched yet another attack on the demonic forces. This time, the battle raged on for days and nights until the demonic cultivators were forced to retreat in defeat. The day after, the third full-scale assault on the demonic forces commenced, followed by a fourth and fifth over the ensuing days. These relentless battles instilled fear among the demonic cultivators. They wondered what had prompted the righteous alliance to pursue them with such unyielding determination. After several defeats, the power of the demonic path had been severely weakened, Whereas on the righteous side, the continuous combat only served to strengthen their resolve and capabilities. This relentless pressure forced the demonic forces to finally break. Facing the overwhelming might of the righteous sects, the demonic factions had no choice but to show weakness. ¡°We should talk! Do you really want to push us to the point of mutual destruction?¡± the demonic cultivators proposed as they faced another crushing defeat by the righteous alliance¡¯s forces. Jiang Chengxuan and the others had anticipated this moment of weakness from the demonic path. They had prepared their strategy well before the campaign against the demonic cultivators began. ¡°There¡¯s nothing to discuss! You have only one option¡ªto leave the central lands and go to the borderlands! Never to return!¡± ¡°The territories for the demonic path have already been delineated; you are not to cross these boundaries!¡± At the negotiation table, members of the righteous alliance spoke in unison. They took the potential backlash from the demonic forces seriously, which is why they stopped short of completely annihilating them, fearing it might provoke greater turmoil. Moreover, with the great calamity approaching, although they all agreed on expelling the demonic cultivators, they wished to avoid excessive losses. The best solution was to confine the demonic forces to barren lands where they could not thrive, and to strictly prohibit them from stepping out of their assigned regions. This was the baseline agreed upon before the war; if the demonic side did not accept it, the righteous were prepared to fight to the end, even if it meant making significant sacrifices. This was the singular goal of the righteous union¡ªto compress the living space of the demonic cultivators. Such demands were, unsurprisingly, infuriating for the demonic cultivators. Asking them to voluntarily abandon territories they had controlled for years was deemed excessively harsh. Chapter 976 - Chapter 976: Arrival of the Sects, News from Each Chapter 976: Arrival of the Sects, News from Each Editor: Henyee Translations As Qin Shenwu and Daolord Allheaven were conversing, a series of sonic booms heralded the arrival of others. Jiang Chengxuan and his companions turned to see several streaks of white light swiftly approaching from the distance before landing in front of the group. ¡°Hehehe, it¡¯s been a long time, Daolord Shenwu, Daolord Allheaven!¡± The newcomers were also a group of five, led by a Daolord of their sect. He was dressed in a robe of black and white, symbolizing the infinite, and carried an air of transcendent grace and authority. His eyes and brow suggested a depth of spiritual accomplishment, clearly a figure of significant prowess. His four disciples, clad in similar robes with sharp, penetrating gazes, were all Dao Integration Saints. Jiang Chengxuan was familiar with these individuals¡ªmembers of an overlord force in the Floodgate Realm, known as the Infinite Sect. They practiced the Path of the Infinite and the Techniques of the Infinite. ¡°Hehe, Fellow Daoists, it has been a long time.¡± In response to Daolord Infinite¡¯s greeting, both Daolord Allheaven and Qin Shenwu replied neutrally. Clearly, there wasn¡¯t much of a personal connection between them. However, the relationship wasn¡¯t bad either; it¡¯s just that members of the Infinite Sect tended to be aloof, wholly devoted to the pursuit of their path, and generally indifferent to others, making them less than ideal partners in camaraderie. Indeed, the disciples of the Infinite Sect only exchanged brief glances with Jiang Chengxuan and the others without any further interaction. Daolord Infinite merely chuckled and nodded at the responses from Daolord Allheaven and Qin Shenwu, then chose not to continue with the pleasantries. The atmosphere grew somewhat cooler with the arrival of the Infinite Sect. Fortunately, this chill did not last long as another streak of light approached from afar. ¡°Daolord Allheaven, Daolord Shenwu, it¡¯s been a while. It seems we have kept you waiting, haha.¡± This new arrival seemed to have a better connection with Qin Shenwu and Daolord Allheaven. As this Daolord¡¯s light flared briefly, he suddenly appeared among them. This visitor was also a Daolord accompanied by four disciples, clad in dark purple attire, their auras mysteriously concealed, adding an air of enigma. ¡°Daolord Divine Shadow, long time no see. How have you been since our last meeting?¡± ¡°Divine Shadow, you¡¯re slower than the Infinite Sect, huh?¡± This was Daolord Divine Shadow, who had previously fought alongside Daolord Allheaven and Qin Shenwu against the Abyssal Demons. Compared to the Infinite Sect, the three shared a bond akin to comrades-in-arms, possessing a degree of mutual affection. ¡°At least, someone we can trust as an old acquaintance.¡± ¡°Hehe, one cannot take the Immortal¡¯s cave abode lightly; it¡¯s best to proceed with caution,¡± Daolord Divine Shadow responded to the light teasing from Daolord Allheaven and Qin Shenwu. Behind him were the disciples of the Divine Shadow Gate, three men and two women, all in purple robes and slim in stature. Their demeanor was much friendlier, and they greeted everyone from the Pantheon Sect and Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s group, acknowledging each other in preparation for potential future cooperation. ¡°So, what insights do you have about the Immortal¡¯s cave abode?¡± Hearing the keyword ¡°Immortal¡¯s cave abode,¡± everyone¡¯s eyes lit up with interest. Such an opportunity was a first for even the Mahayana Daolords, and the cave¡¯s treasures were unimaginably valuable. At Daolord Allheaven¡¯s inquiry, all eyes turned to Daolord Divine Shadow, awaiting his news. ¡°Regarding the Immortal¡¯s cave abode, I believe everyone has their own insights. Let¡¯s take this opportunity to share our thoughts, so nothing is overlooked,¡± Daolord Divine Shadow responded, effectively tossing the ball back into their court. But really, this was what everyone had in mind, making it the perfect time to exchange information. Nobody fancied themselves as the chosen one who could flawlessly navigate the cave¡¯s perils. Even to make it into the cave, they had set aside inter-sect rivalry, and now they were naturally not inclined to withhold any crucial information. ¡°This is beyond me; we are here at the invitation of Daolord Allheaven, and our knowledge of the Immortal¡¯s cave abode comes from him.¡± ¡°As for the cave, your understanding exceeds ours, so we¡¯ll listen to your discussion,¡± Qin Shenwu was the first to speak, plainly stating the facts and directing the conversation towards the Pantheon Sect, clearly not intending to waste words. Daolord Infinite and Daolord Divine Shadow looked to Daolord Allheaven, who nodded slightly, acknowledging that the responsibility of sharing knowledge about the Immortal¡¯s cave abode fell on him. ¡°Since that is the case, I shall begin,¡± Daolord Allheaven accepted the lead in the conversation. ¡°As you all may know, the Immortal¡¯s cave abode is currently masterless, which I¡¯m sure everyone is aware of.¡± ¡°While this is fortunate, it also means that the entrance to the cave is extremely unstable,¡± he continued. ¡°The entrance drifts throughout the outer realms, making it very hard to locate. Everyone should be prepared for the possibility of spending decades, even centuries, to find it.¡± Daolord Allheaven¡¯s words were new to Qin Shenwu, and the other Daolords also seemed surprised, indicating that this was their first time hearing such details. This explanation made it clear why the Pantheon Sect was so quickly adapting their approach and advocating for unity¡ªit was simply necessary under the circumstances. ¡°Spending extra time is to be expected for such a venture, and we are prepared for that,¡± both Daolords responded, indicating that no matter how long it took, abandoning the endeavor was out of the question. ¡°Then let me continue,¡± the next to speak was Daolord Infinite, following the order of the conversation. ¡°Once inside the Immortal¡¯s cave abode, separation is inevitable. I hope your disciples are prepared for that,¡± Daolord Infinite stated succinctly, yet with conviction. His brief statement seemed to carry an implicit understanding of the cave¡¯s dangers. This remark caused a stir among the group. Each Daolord turned to their disciples to gauge their reactions. Being separated meant facing the perils of the Immortal¡¯s cave abode alone, which was akin to a life-or-death situation. However, Jiang Chengxuan and his peers were not deterred by Daolord Infinite¡¯s words; their determination to enter the cave remained firm. The dangers outlined by Daolord Infinite only made explicit what they had already anticipated; indeed, more daunting challenges could arise. ¡°Hehe, it seems everyone is fully prepared, then. I shall wrap up this discussion,¡± Daolord Divine Shadow re-entered the conversation, aiming to lighten the increasingly tense atmosphere. ¡°This venture into the Immortal¡¯s cave abode will not just involve us. From what I understand, forces from the demonic path are likely to make an appearance as well,¡± Daolord Divine Shadow revealed his information. This news added an extra layer of danger to the expedition, complicating the dynamics even further. Chapter 977 - Chapter 977: Entering the Outer Realm, Chaos Beasts Chapter 977: Entering the Outer Realm, Chaos Beasts Editor: Henyee Translations Over the past century, demonic cultivators had been constantly thwarted by the righteous sects, and the antagonism between the two sides had become almost irreconcilable. Indeed, among these demonic forces, which had long been a malignancy in the Floodgate Realm, there were also Mahayana Daolords. However, unlike typical sect leaders, these ancient Daolords of the demonic paths rarely concerned themselves with the welfare of their followers. They spent most of their time in seclusion, emerging only when exceptionally rare treasures appeared that warranted their attention. And the Immortal¡¯s cave abode undoubtedly met these criteria. By then, it was inevitable that these ancient Daolords of the demonic sects would take action. Daolord Divine Shadow¡¯s words served as a reminder to everyone of this fact. ¡°Hmm, those old undying of the demonic sects will definitely not be able to sit still this time,¡± Qin Shenwu commented with a serious tone. Although he was still confident about the journey, he harbored increased concerns for the safety of his disciples. Among the many Mahayana Daolords, Qin Shenwu was known to be particularly attentive to his disciples, a trait deeply rooted in the tradition of the Haoran Sect, which was known for its protective stance. ¡°Alas, with so many unexpected factors now to consider, let¡¯s not hurry to depart. Let¡¯s take a few more days to think this over,¡± Daolord Allheaven suggested, indicating that they could afford to take some time to reconsider. After all, finding the entrance was likely to take decades, so there was no rush. Thus, the Mahayana Daolords and their disciples dispersed to rest temporarily within the confines of the Pantheon Sect. Soon, several days had passed. The teams from the Pantheon Sect, Haoran Sect, Infinite Sect, and Divine Shadow Gate gathered once again, and this time, the atmosphere was just as somber as before. In silence, everyone exchanged glances, a tacit agreement evident among them. It was clear that after reconsidering all the risks, no one was willing to give up halfway. This time, no one spoke further; everything that needed to be said was understood without words. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± As soon as Daolord Allheaven spoke, the four great Mahayana Daolords acted. They unleashed their powerful Dao rule, merging their formidable energies at one point, and in an instant, space itself was cleaved open, revealing a massive, profound gate of void. Beyond this dark gate, everyone could already sense an indescribable aura coming from the outer realms¡ªa chaotic, unordered presence only ever witnessed by Mahayana Daolords. A solemn expression appeared on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face, mirrored by his companions, as a mix of excitement and apprehension played across their features. Then, without any hesitation, the Mahayana Daolords surged their Dao rules once more, enveloping their disciples, and then transformed into streaks of light that shot into the gate of the outer realms. Buzz¡ª With a strange hum, Jiang Chengxuan and the others felt as though they had arrived in a profoundly deep world, more oppressive than the deepest ocean. Their senses were compressed to an extreme. So this was the outer world. Looking around, they saw worlds that appeared as ephemeral as bubbles, countless stars, and various laws morphing into chaos. Even for Jiang Chengxuan, who had witnessed the cosmic primordial era, the sight was astonishing. The outer realms represented the primordial state of the world¡ªthe most authentic form of the universe. At this moment, not just Jiang Chengxuan but all the Dao Integration cultivators and the disciples from various sects felt an indescribable shock. The outer realms were the domain of the supremely powerful. As they ventured deeper, Shen Ruyan involuntarily grasped Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand tighter. Under Daolord Allheaven¡¯s lead, the lights formed by the four Mahayana Daolords, like linked stars, sped through the outer space toward their target location. The region where the Immortal¡¯s cave abode might be located was no smaller than the Floodgate Realm. Finding the entrance in such vastness without means would be impossible. The monotonous journey was incredibly dull. It had been a long time since these top-tier cultivators had traveled such a long distance. ¡°Just spending time on this journey has already taken almost a year,¡± someone remarked. ¡°We¡¯re close now,¡± Daolord Allheaven¡¯s voice suddenly rang out, brightening everyone¡¯s spirits. Finally, after a lengthy journey, they entered the domain where the Immortal¡¯s cave abode was located. Around them were countless meteorites and dead stars, the energy extremely chaotic. ¡°Be careful, there¡¯s a group of outer realm beasts ahead. Prepare for battle!¡± But immediately after, Daolord Allheaven delivered another piece of less welcome news. Clearly, the energy eruptions from the Immortal¡¯s Cave had not only attracted the attention of those from the Floodgate Realm but also the chaotic beasts roaming the outer realms. ROAR! Before anyone could react further, massive roars filled their ears. The first confrontation in the outer realm began abruptly. In front of Jiang Chengxuan and the others, dark shadows shifted, and chaos swirled, revealing several immense, semi-corporeal chaos beasts. These creatures, born from the chaos of the outer realms, possessed rudimentary sentience but were terrifyingly powerful. By nature, they possessed the strength of Dao Integration practitioners. In the outer realms, Dao rules were abundantly accessible, although humans could not endure them. The chaotic forces were too disjointed to be harnessed by humans, but these chaos beasts could brutally exploit them. ROAR! The chaos beasts charged towards the group, their bodies emanating chaotic Dao rules that formed countless tentacles ripping through the void. Before Jiang Chengxuan and the others could make a move, Qin Shenwu waved his hand dramatically, unleashing terrifying Dao powers that instantly shattered numerous chaos beasts. In the presence of a Mahayana Daolord, these chaotic law forces were evidently insufficient. Sizzle¡­ sizzle¡­ However, the situation was far from over. The chaos beasts, even though shattered into countless pieces by Qin Shenwu, began to coalesce back into shadowy forms¡ªthis time merging into a single, more formidable entity! This newly formed chaos beast¡¯s aura reached a terrifying level, matching that of a Mahayana Daolord. It was massive, stellar in size, prompting even Qin Shenwu to look serious. He manifested the Dao of the Five Elements around him, turning the five dominant elemental forces into a flowing river, hurtling towards the chaos beast. The chaos beast, undeterred, unleashed a barrage of chaotic Dao rules in retaliation, firing them directly at Qin Shenwu. Rumble! The clash of Mahayana Daolords triggered a tremendous explosion, pulverizing countless meteorites and dead stars in the vicinity, which exploded in sequence. This section of the outer realms instantly transformed into a fiery inferno, with chaotic energy currents tearing through the area, forcing Jiang Chengxuan and the others to summon their powers to resist. Chapter 978 - Chapter 978: Difficult Search, Anomaly at the Junction Chapter 978: Difficult Search, Anomaly at the Junction Editor: Henyee Translations As Jiang Chengxuan and the others prepared to deal with the aftermath of their confrontation with the chaos beasts, the rest of the Mahayana Daolords were also encountering similar troubles. Many chaos beasts had merged into terrifying behemoths, wreaking havoc that seemed almost apocalyptic. Furthermore, the energy within this patch of the cosmos became increasingly turbulent and scorching with each skirmish. From the massive chaos beast emerged strange energy tendrils that sprouted from the void, quickly morphing into various forms of new chaos creatures. The unstable energy provided an ideal breeding ground for these low-level chaos beings. ¡°We¡¯ll handle these low-level chaos beasts,¡± Jiang Chengxuan declared, no longer content to watch from the sidelines. He summoned the Five Elements Diagram, which immediately transformed into a piercing Golden Void Sword that slashed through the newly formed chaos creatures, disintegrating them into dust. ¡°Five-Color Divine Thunder!¡± Inspired by Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan and the other two also sprang into action, decisively striking down their foes. With their help, Qin Shenwu could concentrate more on battling the enormous Daolord-level chaos beast. At this moment, this region had truly become the center of a storm in the outer realms, with countless chaos creatures being born and dying in cycles, and the cultivators relentlessly slashing through them. Represented here were the Haoran Sect, Pantheon Sect, Infinite Sect, and Divine Shadow Gate¡ªcollectively embodying the pinnacle of power from the Floodgate Realm. The battle raged fiercely and continuously for months before finally coming to an end. Although the chaos beasts were troublesome and possessed bizarre abilities, they were ultimately creatures of low intelligence. Facing them were seasoned Mahayana Daolords, each a powerhouse in their own right, and with the added support from others, the beasts were subdued without excessive difficulty, though they did cause some delays. After this great battle, the entire region was nearly cleared, looking drastically different from when they had first arrived. What had been a landscape littered with giant meteorites and dead stars was now a flowing river of stardust, spreading everywhere. ¡°Let¡¯s continue our exploration.¡± After a brief rest, Daolord Allheaven glanced around, saw nothing amiss, and once again led the group onward. Following the intense battle was more monotonous traveling and searching. Each Mahayana Daolord held a treasure capable of detecting spatial anomalies, essential for locating the Immortal¡¯s cave abode within this vast region. Any hint of disturbance, and they would hasten to investigate. However, searching in this manner was fundamentally a crude method. In the outer realms, spatial fluctuations were commonplace and could be triggered by numerous factors, making their search akin to stumbling in the dark. Despite this, they had no better alternatives. All they could do was enhance their traveling efficiency and strive to capture any unusual manifestations within those spatial disturbances, which might increase their chances of success. Yet, finding a specific spatial node in the outer realms was like searching for a needle in a haystack. It was evident that none among them were particularly favored by fortune. After long years spent exploring countless locations and investigating millions of disturbances, they still had not made significant progress. What they encountered instead were groups of chaos beasts and outer realm creatures, which they did not hesitate to eliminate, earning them some ¡°travel expenses¡± to somewhat lighten their spirits. Decades later, in a certain part of the outer space¡­ Golden arcs mixed with violent thunderbolts illuminated the chaos, targeting a dark shadow that was obliterated in an instant. The attackers were none other than Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, and this was not their first encounter with outer realm beasts. For the people of all sects, such encounters had become all too common. For decades, they had followed the treasure-guided path, chasing spatial nodes everywhere, yet they had still not caught a glimpse of the entrance to the Immortal¡¯s cave abode. After efficiently dispatching another group of outer realm creatures, Jiang Chengxuan silently pulled out a map and marked another red cross on a certain spot. The map was densely packed with red markings, each indicating a place they had searched. However, the red areas covered only about a quarter of the entire map, suggesting that if their luck was exceptionally poor, they might need to spend three times as long to ensure finding the entrance to the Immortal¡¯s cave abode. The situation was frustrating for the Mahayana Daolords, who, despite their enduring patience, couldn¡¯t help feeling a bit despondent. ¡°Let¡¯s move on. The next node is nearby.¡± After clearing the battlefield, Qin Shenwu spoke to Jiang Chengxuan and the others. Once again, they transformed into streaks of light and flew towards the marked location, where another spatial node awaited them. Whoosh¡ª With the Mahayana Daolords¡¯ power, they arrived almost instantaneously. Before them, a blurry point in the void twisted and turned, distorting the space around it. ¡°Quickly!¡± Daolord Allheaven commanded, leading the charge. He unleashed a surge of Dao force, striking the unassuming spatial node directly. This had become a routine over decades¡ªmillions of times they had performed this action, expecting the node to either collapse or dissipate. However, this time, the spatial node remained unaffected by their attacks, showing no signs of disturbance. This unexpected stability immediately alerted everyone, snapping them to heightened attention. Nodes that displayed anomalies like this were rare, and such behavior suggested a higher likelihood that this could be the entrance to the Immortal¡¯s cave abode. ¡°Everyone, join forces now! Open the node quickly!¡± Daolord Allheaven ordered with a serious tone. The other Daolords, without a moment of hesitation, combined their efforts. Their formidable Dao forces surged forth in a concert of power that was rare to witness. The Immortal¡¯s cave abode was known to shift its entrance, so speed was crucial. Rumble! The combined assault of the four Mahayana Daolords struck the node, and finally, an anomaly occurred. The once vague spatial node began to clarify and stabilize, and at the same time, a powerful burst of mysterious energy erupted, countering all their attacks and rendering them ineffective. At that moment, elation surged across everyone¡¯s faces. They had finally found the entrance to the Immortal¡¯s cave abode! The discovery was abrupt and exhilarating. ¡°Continue! Don¡¯t stop now!¡± urged Daolord Allheaven, as no one hesitated this time. An even larger and more stable wave of their collective Dao power hammered into the spatial node, gradually depleting the strange energy guarding it. As the bizarre energy slowly diminished, the spatial node expanded, unfolding like a scroll revealing a grand and mysterious vista beyond. Chapter 979 - Chapter 979: Ancient Gate, Sudden Suction Force Chapter 979: Ancient Gate, Sudden Suction Force Editor: Henyee Translations As the spatial node gradually opened, the view beyond became clear. Through a thin layer of spatial membrane, everyone could clearly see inside a quaint great hall, atop whose steps stood a massive stone gate radiating an imposing, inviolable authority. Even the four Mahayana Daolords felt a profound sense of mystery emanating from the gate, stirring a mix of awe and joy in their hearts. After decades of searching in the outer space, their efforts had finally paid off¡ªthey had found the entrance to the Immortal¡¯s cave abode. Everyone held their breath in reverence, too awestruck to speak. Only the Mahayana Daolords continued to channel their Dharmic power steadily, further stabilizing the spatial node. ¡°It¡¯s done, let¡¯s go!¡± Daolord Allheaven exclaimed, his voice filled with excitement and urgency. He led his disciples, flying into the now stable spatial node. The others followed suit, one after another, with their disciples hurrying into the node. Passing through the spatial membrane, they entered a new space that immediately overwhelmed them with its ancient and majestic aura, as if immortals had just passed through the area. The hall they entered was extremely austere, devoid of any carvings or decorations, built instead with blocks of meteorites of unknown origins. At the far end of the hall stood the massive stone gate, simply looking at it evoked visions of the ancient past, filled with a sense of the eternal. ¡°Immortal¡¯s cave abode! The Ancient Gate!¡± Daolord Allheaven shouted excitedly upon seeing the gate. Qin Shenwu and Daolord Divine Shadow exchanged looks and laughed heartily, and even the typically stoic Daolord Infinite couldn¡¯t help but crack a rare smile. ¡°This stone gate, known as the Ancient Gate, is said to possess the strength of thousands of years and is impervious to any attack. Would anyone like to try their hand at it?¡± Daolord Allheaven suggested, his tone light and pleased. With the gate found, there was no longer any rush. They could afford to slowly explore the marvels of the Immortal¡¯s cave abode, and this Ancient Gate was among those wonders. ¡°Really? If something goes wrong, you can¡¯t blame anyone else,¡± Daolord Divine Shadow responded with a chuckle. ¡°Hehe, feel free to try,¡± Daolord Allheaven replied confidently. Daolord Divine Shadow seemed ready to take action when suddenly a massive surge of killing intent erupted. The Dao of Infinite, in black and white, materialized, and two extreme sword energies merged and struck towards the Ancient Gate. This was Daolord Infinite unleashing his full power, a genuine strike from a Mahayana Daolord. Buzz¡ª To everyone¡¯s astonishment, this formidable attack was absorbed by the gate without a trace, merely causing a ripple of illusionary fluctuations around it. Daolord Infinite¡¯s attempt had not even managed to shake the Ancient Gate; such was the power of the Immortal¡¯s cave abode, where even a stone gate could be a treasure akin to an immortal treasure. ¡°Impressive, let me try too!¡± Qin Shenwu couldn¡¯t resist the challenge and unleashed a massive five-colored divine palm strike. Buzz¡ª After a fierce vibration, the Ancient Gate remained as serene and undisturbed as ever. Even Daolord Divine Shadow was persuaded to stand down without testing his strength against it. ¡°As expected, it¡¯s as you said, Daolord Allheaven. But how exactly do we open this gate?¡± He asked, acknowledging the futility of force. It seemed unlikely that brute strength could open the gate, and neither Divine Shadow Gate nor Infinite Sect had any clues on how to proceed, leaving them to rely on Daolord Allheaven. Previously, the plan was to sense the opening of the Immortal¡¯s cave abode¡¯s entrance and transfer there using a precious artifact, following Daolord Allheaven. Now, with everyone already here and united, they could simply let Daolord Allheaven take the lead. ¡°Hehe, of course, we in the Pantheon Sect have our ways,¡± Daolord Allheaven said with a hint of pride and confidence. He approached the Ancient Gate, standing with his hands behind his back, while everyone else closely followed, lest he attempt to escape¡ªthough such a possibility was unlikely. In the spirit of common practice among cultivators, Daolord Allheaven didn¡¯t take offense. Without further ado, he pulled out a mysterious treasure from his robe. This spherical object radiated an aura as grand as the hall itself, clearly linked to the master of the Immortal¡¯s cave abode. Everyone immediately understood that this treasure must have a connection with the master of the Immortal¡¯s cave abode, marveling at how the Pantheon Sect, even after all these years, had managed to find such a key item. ¡°Prepare yourselves, the Immortal¡¯s cave abode is no trivial matter; it¡¯s fraught with peril. Each of you must fend for yourselves once inside,¡± Daolord Allheaven said sternly, reminding them that once they entered the Immortal¡¯s cave abode, the alliance between the sects would likely dissolve, and each would be responsible for their own fate. Nods of understanding were exchanged among the group, each cultivator mentally preparing for the uncertainties ahead. Without further hesitation, Daolord Allheaven activated the mysterious treasure. A dense, ethereal light instantly emanated from it, casting a luminous glow over the ancient gate. At that moment, the entire space began to vibrate intensely. Powerful and ancient energies surged forth from the gate as if awakening from a long slumber. The atmosphere around the gate grew tumultuous, and the fabric of space seemed to undulate like ocean waves. Suddenly, an immense suction force emerged from the gate, pulling everything towards it. A dazzling light burst forth from the gate, overwhelming all other senses. Jiang Chengxuan quickly moved behind Qin Shenwu with Shen Ruyan, as Qin Shenwu attempted to shield his disciples and allies from the overpowering force. The energy was so peculiar and strong that it caught everyone off guard. Within a breath, before anyone could fully grasp what was happening, they found themselves being inexorably drawn into the gate. Chapter 980 - Chapter 980: Meteor Torrent, Terrifying Power Chapter 980: Meteor Torrent, Terrifying Power Editor: Henyee Translations A strong sense of tearing suddenly spread throughout Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body, and almost instinctively, he manifested the Five Elements Reincarnation World to isolate and mitigate the external impacts. A highly chaotic barrage of rules struck, enveloping Jiang Chengxuan in darkness and chaos. Suddenly, the world seemed to contract at a high speed, stretching his consciousness to near stagnation. Fortunately, this ancient gate posed no actual danger. After what felt like an eternity, Jiang Chengxuan successfully passed through the ancient gate and regained his composure. ¡°Unexpectedly, just the stone gate of the immortal¡¯s cave abode possesses such domineering power. Truly terrifying,¡± Jiang Chengxuan murmured to himself. At this moment, he found himself in an entirely new space. This place posed no danger; it was just a typical void, perhaps even a resting place in the outer space realms. After all, this was a cave abode of an ancient immortal, not a deadly trap deliberately set to doom intruders. Although they were essentially sneaking in as outsiders, they had entered using proper methods rather than forcing their way through. Compared to a true intruder, their treatment was somewhat better. Yet, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression remained serious. Because in the instant they passed through the ancient gate, he and Shen Ruyan, among others, were forcibly separated. Now, in this vast empty area, he was alone. ¡°I wonder if this is a mechanism of the ancient gate or something done intentionally by the Pantheon Daolord¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan spoke to himself. While it was unlikely that the Pantheon Daolord had orchestrated this, it wasn¡¯t entirely outside the realm of possibility. After all, he had declared that upon entry, their alliances would be nullified. And using reasonable means to hinder competitors was, after all, quite normal. Living in the world of cultivators, such deceit and cunning were commonplace. And merely separating one¡¯s team was hardly considered a despicable tactic; it was quite within the rules. ¡°Phew.¡± Jiang Chengxuan exhaled softly. Regardless, he had to trust that Shen Ruyan and the others could handle sudden situations on their own. The only thing he could do now was to try to reunite with them as quickly as possible. And he couldn¡¯t rush this. The opportunities and dangers within this immortal¡¯s cave abode were still unknown, and one careless move might lead to his own downfall, turning him into a laughingstock. At such times, impatience, carelessness, and overconfidence were his greatest enemies. Those who approached the seizing of opportunities with such attitudes often ended up becoming opportunities for others. Having fought his way here from the lower realms, Jiang Chengxuan was acutely aware of these truths. He immediately adjusted his mindset, focusing all his thoughts on exploring the immortal¡¯s cave abode. First, he extended his senses outward, slowly spreading into the external world. But this realm contained nothing but emptiness. Once he had ruled out immediate dangers, Jiang Chengxuan began to mentally map out his next destination. His sixth level Heavenly Calculation Technique started interacting with this mysterious world. Initially, he saw only a vast, silent nightscape. As his prediction deepened, other things began to emerge. Several extremely bright and hot orbs of light appeared in a certain direction, embellishing the otherwise dead night. Such a scene indicated that in that direction lay extremely potent energy, likely some treasure. Intuition of the Heavens issued no warnings, prompting Jiang Chengxuan to decide to head there immediately. Upon entering the immortal¡¯s cave abode, he had kept his Intuition of the Heavens at its peak, foreseeing the auspiciousness or peril of any slight disturbance. This was the power of Heavenly Calculation Technique, invaluable whether in battle or in seeking fortunes, turning calamities into blessings. The five-element light that Jiang Chengxuan transformed into traversed this void, quickly arriving at the prophesized location. But what met him was not a scene of vibrant life or mystical mists. Upon his arrival, as if a mechanism had been triggered, the distant horizon suddenly erupted as a vast swath of meteors blazed towards him. It was as if a sea of fire had ignited in the sky, or countless cannons were firing simultaneously, determined to flatten a mountain range. Countless meteors, from afar to near, arrived in an instant. Just thousands of miles away, he could feel the oppressive force of the meteor swarm, the fierce wind sweeping in first, sharp as blades. The terrifying wind pressure was like a mountain bearing down, squeezing the air clean and making breathing difficult. Had a mere Dao Integrating cultivator been standing here, they would likely be unstable, perhaps even injured by the residual force of the meteors. Rumble! The first meteor arrived in an instant, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression unchanging as a five-colored light bloomed from his brow. The Five Elements Diagram was immediately deployed, transforming into a massive Deep Earth Halbert. Jiang Chengxuan charged headlong towards the approaching meteor, his single arm swinging with force as the Deep Earth Halbert swept up a tempest, heavily crashing down onto the meteor. In that moment, Jiang Chengxuan could feel the meteor¡¯s power, which was comparable to the might of a Dao Integrating cultivator¡ªa force that could match a cultivator¡¯s strike. However, as a Dao Mastery cultivator who had cultivated both his spirit and physical body, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s immense physical strength erupted under the swing of his Deep Earth Halbert, shattering the enormous meteor instantly. Rumble! The collision resonated like thunder and fire, with the shattered meteor creating a flaming tornado, a sight profoundly awe-inspiring. But this was only the beginning. As the first meteor shattered, countless others continued to arrive in rapid succession. Wave after wave of fiery onslaught engulfed the area, the intense heat of the celestial fire completely covering the region. Jiang Chengxuan had no time to think further; he immediately manifested the Five Elements Dao and the Samsara Dao. The Five Elements Samsara World forcibly upheld a realm within the sea of fire, a sanctuary impervious to evil. The power of the Five Elements instantly transformed into countless streams of five-colored light, like a colorful rain of light, shooting towards the massive swarm of meteors. Wherever they passed, they were unstoppable, piercing through any meteors they touched. Streams of five-colored divine light pierced the meteors like wasp nests, followed by bursts of magical power that erupted from within, instantly annihilating the enormous meteors. Jiang Chengxuan stood before this rain of fiery meteors, striking at them as if he were single-handedly battling the heavens, filled with heroic fervor at that moment. Facing the sudden crisis, Jiang Chengxuan remained composed and unflustered, his expression unchanged as he calmly and precisely executed each attack and response. Chapter 984 - Chapter 984: Safe Withdrawal, Remarkable Gains Chapter 984: Safe Withdrawal, Remarkable Gains Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan decided to trust his instincts and follow the Heavenly Calculation Technique to immediately begin his departure from the area. Taking a moment to regulate his breathing on the spot, he gradually restored his state to its peak. With each breath, his Dao manifested naturally. He then transformed once more into a five-colored streak of light, dashing in the direction indicated by the Heavenly Calculation Technique. As expected, at the far end of the profound void, another terrifying sea of fire ignited, with countless meteors wielding the might of Dao Integration descending once again. What followed was inevitably an intense battle. Jiang Chengxuan unleashed all his power of Dao Mastery, sweeping his hand as True Sun Fire transformed into a vast tidal wave, engulfing the meteor swarm. The collision of the two fiery seas instantly whipped up hundred-meter-high super waves, with the giant meteors shattering within them, like tiny splashes in the colossal waves. Despite having gone through two major battles at the level of Dao mastery, the power Jiang Chengxuan unleashed at this moment was still as formidable as in his prime, commanding awe and respect. This was the power of the Samsara Dao combined with the Five Elements Dao. He alone was like the entire world, with his Dharmic power and Dao rules cycling around him. Soon, Jiang Chengxuan repelled wave after wave of meteor showers, making significant progress toward the exit. Then came the meteors bearing the might of Dao Mastery, majestic in their approach. Under the devastating explosion of the Five Elements Annihilation Light, the void trembled continuously, with stars shattering into dust. After a series of cataclysmic disturbances¡­ From that last meteor wielding the power of Dao Mastery, a faint treasured light burst forth, obviously another nearly level 9 treasure. Jiang Chengxuan reached out and collected this treasure into his palm. This time, he did not inspect it thoroughly, merely sensing the Dao power within it briefly before storing it away. After breaking through the third wave of meteor showers, the Heavenly Calculation Technique within Jiang Chengxuan began to operate again. In the divinations, the way out became increasingly clear, while the hidden hint of danger grew more distinct and chilling. Even with his experience, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but feel a chill in his heart. Something terrifying was definitely lurking behind this meteor formation, and it had already faintly sensed his presence. Now, it was crucial to leave this area immediately. Jiang Chengxuan then activated the power of Samsara, frantically replenishing his Dharmic power, quickly restoring his condition to its peak for another round of challenges. For Jiang Chengxuan, who had become accustomed to the process, the meteors of Dao Integration and Dao Fusion were now easily extinguished, but the Dao Mastery meteors still required careful handling. The roar of the great battle once again resounded through this part of the void. ¡­ Time swiftly moved to several days later. A massive nebula filled the pitch-black void, where meteors and shattered rules intertwined, colliding and sparking intense explosions, creating a spectacular scene. A figure tread upon the sea of fire, bursting forth from the nebula and disappearing almost instantly. This was Jiang Chengxuan emerging from the meteor formation, now speckled with stardust and finally showing signs of fatigue. Over these several days, he had forcefully broken through two meteor showers, unleashing all his combat power, and had finally left that place safely within the nick of time. Almost immediately after his departure, the danger foretold by the Heavenly Calculation Technique reached its peak, a truly narrow escape. But ultimately, it was a close call without harm, and Jiang Chengxuan found himself safely out just in time. Not far ahead, a portal emitting purple glazed light flickered intermittently. This was the exit from this place. After carefully recalculating the omens of fortune and misfortune using the Heavenly Calculation Technique, Jiang Chengxuan finally settled down, taking a moment to breathe and regroup. He also took out all his acquisitions from this journey¡ªfive spiritual items emitting unbelievable treasured light, quietly lying in his hand. Including the two items he had acquired earlier, he had now collected a total of five nearly level 9 spiritual items and materials! Primordial Fruit, Cosmic Crystal, Purple Qi Essence, True Sun Gold Pill, and Meteoric Lotus. Each of these treasures was capable of igniting a major battle across realms. Purple Qi Essence, born from the essence of a dead star, is usually produced from the death of a star. Yet the piece Jiang Chengxuan held was the size of three fingers, terrifyingly potent. This item also had the effect of extending life to avoid tribulations, with its formidable nature going without saying. Moreover, consuming Purple Qi Essence could also help one comprehend the cosmic Dao, significantly enhancing the chance of advancement to Dao mastery, much like the Black Lotus that Qin Shenwu had given him earlier. The True Sun Gold Pill, meanwhile, could be integrated into a Heaven-reaching Spirit Treasure to break through to a Mysterious Heavenly Treasure, enhancing the potential for evolution. Even if the evolution failed, the Spirit Treasure would still gain the ability to unleash True Solar Fire, significantly increasing its offensive power. As for the Meteoric Lotus, it too was derived from the demise of countless meteors from beyond the domain, each extinction possibly giving rise to a single Meteoric Lotus. It was an incredibly rare entity. Consuming this lotus could also extend one¡¯s lifespan to evade tribulations, while granting its owner the power to manipulate meteors¡ªa kind of exotic rule from beyond the domain. For those seeking opportunities in extraterrestrial realms, this was undoubtedly a formidable ability. Looking over these treasures, Jiang Chengxuan, despite his fatigue, felt immensely satisfied. Just the five nearly level 9 spiritual items and materials made this trip to the celestial cave immensely worthwhile. After all, if not in the extraterrestrial realms, gathering such high-tier spiritual items and materials might take over a hundred thousand years, if not more. Opportunities like these do not come often. After carefully inventorying his gains, Jiang Chengxuan prepared once again, ready to leave this place. It was also time to go and find Shen Ruyan and the others. Without further hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan stepped into the purple-lit portal. Soon after, he experienced a sensation of the world turning, followed quickly by the feeling of his feet touching solid ground. When he opened his eyes, he found himself on a vast platform. This platform, the size of a temple¡¯s foundation, was extremely ancient in design, resembling the great halls of ancient gates. The only difference was that this massive platform was surrounded by numerous mysterious runes, emitting a grand, ancient, and profound vibration. Chapter 985 - Chapter 985: The Ancient Stone Platform and the Elemental Giants Chapter 985: The Ancient Stone Platform and the Elemental Giants Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan was not in a rush but decided to record all the ancient runes around him first. These runes might represent an ancient technique worth studying. He transformed into a beam of light and surveyed the entire ancient platform, finding nothing but runes and foundation stones that constituted this area. However, Jiang Chengxuan frowned slightly, sensing that something was amiss. The ancient stone platform was clearly indicated as the exit by the Heavenly Calculation Technique, yet after scouring the area, he found no exit or any transport mechanism. This suggested that the ancient platform was not merely a simple teleportation node but likely harbored some special function. Given his recent ordeal through the meteor showers, Jiang Chengxuan felt uneasy, suspecting that the owner of this place might have left some kind of test here. Immediately, he adjusted his breathing to perfection and quickly activated Heavenly Calculation Technique within him. Once again, the prophesied world materialized in his mind. This time, what appeared in his mind¡¯s eye was an altar-like structure, confirming his suspicion that this place served a purpose beyond mere transportation. To his surprise, in the four cardinal directions of the ancient stone platform¡ªeast, south, west, and north¡ªsomething seemed buried, harboring immensely terrifying energy. These forces manifested in four colors: blue, red, green, and purple, resembling four massive stars suppressed beneath the platform, yet seemingly ready to burst forth at any moment. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression turned grave. He had inspected these four spots before; indeed, they were densely inscribed with ancient runes. Rumble! Just as he prepared to investigate further, a tremendous roar suddenly filled the space. The ancient platform violently shook as if it were a small boat in a giant wave. Four massive energies erupted from the platform¡¯s corners, each like a giant stone pillar connecting to the void. These energies also contained incredibly powerful Dao auras, hinting at the existence at Dao Mastery level. The blue pillar manifested a reversed galaxy three thousand feet tall with ceaseless waves, emanating the tremendous force of the Water Dao, dyeing a corner of the void like an ocean. The red pillar emitted intense heat from the Fire Dao, with branches of fire extending like a giant tree reaching the sky, setting the heavens aflame with red. Where the green pillar erupted, it whipped up a destructive storm, tearing the void apart with its ferocious Wind Dao, forming a vacuum. The purple pillar thundered, unleashing countless devastating bolts of thunderous purple electricity, each miles long, scarring the void like wounds of the heavens. Water, Fire, Wind, Thunder. These four forces were incredibly destructive and aggressive, clearly indicating trouble had arrived at his doorstep. Under the onslaught of these four violent and destructive forces, the entire stone platform was completely engulfed, turning into a veritable inferno. Fortunately, Jiang Chengxuan reacted in time and manifested the Five Elements Samsara World, creating a sanctuary. Outside this world, waves of fury, celestial fire, wild winds, and rampant thunder rolled in, with continuous explosions in the air as the forces of the Dao collided, causing the void to tremble violently. However, the ordeal was far from over. In Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s solemn gaze, the intensifying forces of the four elements triggered the mysterious runes on the ancient stone platform. The runes lit up one by one, shining into the void like countless stars. Then, they shot out from the platform, imprinting on the four elemental pillars and arranging themselves into a peculiar humanoid formation. It appeared that the ancient runes were not meant to seal these terrifying forces but were instead prepared to activate them. Rumble! As the runes attached, the four giant elemental pillars suddenly began to contract toward the center. Under the influence of the rune power, they twisted into various shapes, like dough being kneaded, constantly changing form until finally, the runes tightly enveloped them, forming four immense giants. They donned battle armor made from the ancient runes, each displaying the power of the element they represented. The four giants of Water, Fire, Wind, and Thunder stood at the corners of the platform, making the vast area suddenly feel cramped. This was not just due to the terrifying size of the elemental giants but also because of the fearsome aura they emitted. The runes on their bodies corresponded with those on the platform, as if they were the overlords of this place. Their terrifying presence seemed to warn anyone who entered that they would face their destructive power. ROAR! The four elemental giants suddenly roared, unleashing an invisible wave that included an attack on the primordial spirit. If one were not well-versed in this aspect, a single encounter could cause injury. Fortunately, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind was protected by the Vast Heaven Divine Jade, which fluctuated and nullified this first wave of attack, sparing him from immediate harm. Yet the formidable nature of these four giants made Jiang Chengxuan take the situation even more seriously. He hadn¡¯t expected that beyond their powerful elemental forces and Dao rules, they would also possess primordial spirit-attacking capabilities. If it weren¡¯t for the Divine Jade¡¯s protection, he might have found himself in a dire situation. The destructive power of the elements combined with primordial spirit attacks, especially coming from four giants at once, presented a scenario of unimaginable terror. Moreover, this was only the second wave of danger he had encountered in the immortal cave abode. Compared to the meteor shower, this was far more perilous. Indeed, the immortal cave abode was no easy place to navigate, filled with both great opportunities and grave dangers. The meteor shower might have seemed easier, possibly because its true dangers had not fully emerged before Jiang Chengxuan had managed to escape. But with these Four Elemental Giants, there was no avoiding the confrontation. Now, the only option was to fight. Fortunately, having emerged from the meteor shower with the help of Heavenly Calculation Techniques and without expending too much energy, Jiang Chengxuan felt somewhat prepared. Otherwise, he would likely be facing even more significant difficulties. Despite the terror of the Four Elemental Giants, Jiang Chengxuan was not an easy opponent either. He found the situation challenging but not overwhelming. ¡°Come on then, let¡¯s see what else you¡¯ve got, immortal cave abode!¡± Jiang Chengxuan shouted, his fighting spirit blazing as he addressed the void above. The Four Elemental Giants then launched a ferocious attack. Chapter 986 - Chapter 986: Fierce Battle, One Against Four Chapter 986: Fierce Battle, One Against Four Editor: Henyee Translations Upon the ancient platform, the elements gathered, their energies chaotic under the influence of the four colossal beings. The Elemental Giants stepped forward, each stride resounding like the beating of war drums. Where the Fire Elemental Giant passed, the ground turned into a boiling lake of magma, with volcanic fire surging as fountains of molten lava erupted, scorching the earth. The Wind Elemental Giant wielded the power of the Wind Dao, surrounded by towering tornadoes, akin to a deity controlling the storms of legend. The territory traversed by the Water Elemental Giant quickly transformed into a marshy land, a chaotic muddy zone saturated with the powers of the Water Dao, which could stagnate everything. The Thunder Elemental Giant carried rolling thunderclouds and lightning, darkening the skies and casting the world into alternating light and shadow. In mere moments, the four Elemental Giants converged on Jiang Chengxuan from four directions, tightly sealing him in and simultaneously pressing down with their terrifying elemental powers. Flanked by the giants, Jiang Chengxuan seemed like a flickering candle in the wind, his life hanging by a thread. The Fire Elemental Giant took the lead, its body manifesting an infinite realm of fire. A molten lava fist swept across the void, aimed at Jiang Chengxuan with terrifying force. Following closely, the Thunder Elemental Giant opened its massive palm, accumulating countless bolts of lightning into a pool, then hurled it forward, transforming into a torrential tide of thunder that covered the sky and pounded toward Jiang Chengxuan. On one side was the endless domain of fire, and on the other, a sky-obscuring tide of thunder. With both Elemental Giants attacking simultaneously, Jiang Chengxuan found himself in an inescapable peril, caught in a desperate situation. The Fire and Thunder Elemental Giants, wielding powers and rules at the level of the Dao masters, essentially meant that Jiang Chengxuan was facing the assault of four Dao-level powers alone¡ªa daunting scenario considering he had only entered the realm of the Dao a few hundred years ago. The disparity in strength on paper had reached a terrifying extent, making this trial seem more like an execution than a test. Only in an immortal cave abode would one find such daunting challenges. Despite Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s vast experience, this was his first time facing four enemies at Dao Mastery simultaneously. In this moment, his state of being was honed to its peak. As the fiery fist of the Fire Elemental Giant bore down, Jiang Chengxuan instantly manifested the power of the Samsara Dao. A colossal hand, twisting through the void and imbued with the endless power of Samsara, appeared out of nowhere, striking back with a palm. The collision in the void between the fist and the palm was explosive, the terrifying clash of forces immediately triggering an explosion. The Samsara Dao erupted instantly, containing the expanding celestial fire within its cycles, firmly locking it within the wheel of Samsara. Under the suppression of the Hand of Samsara, the Fire Elemental Giant, as if its lifeline had been grasped, was immobilized. But at that moment, the rolling tide of thunder was already roaring beside Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s ear. Countless bolts of lightning, each several yards thick and radiating intense heat and blinding light, carried a destructive aura and struck towards Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s back. If this attack were to connect, at the very least, it would result in severe burns and possibly a charred body, not to mention the hidden attacks on the Primordial Spirit contained within the thunder. At this critical moment, a burst of five-colored light suddenly erupted behind Jiang Chengxuan. The Five Elements Annihilation Light, flowing out like a torrent from his back, intertwined and formed a barrier of the Five Elements. This barrier, once manifested, collided fiercely with the tide of thunder unleashed by the Thunder Elemental Giant. The elements cycled through creation and destruction, the forces of the rules indestructible, blocking all the thunder. Massive bolts struck the barrier, rebounding upon impact, then continuously bombarded it, colliding fiercely with the reflected thunderous forces. In an instant, countless explosions occurred between the barrier and the thunder tide, the destructive forces resonating through the void, causing the entire vast platform to tremble intensely. These two clashes, although complex and terrifying, actually occurred in just a few breaths. From the initial assault of the two Dao-level Elemental Giants to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s counterattacks, everything unfolded in the blink of an eye. Rumble! Both Elemental Giants were forced back by the aftermath of the exchange, while Jiang Chengxuan took a deep breath and spread his hands wide, once again expanding the Five Elements Samsara World. Because in the next moment, the Water and Wind Elemental Giants simultaneously unleashed their attacks. The Wind Elemental Giant swept its hands across the void, and instantly, endless gales arose, blowing it high into the air, then it transformed into a colossal tornado that spiraled down towards Jiang Chengxuan from above. Simultaneously, the Water Elemental Giant clapped its hands onto the ground, and the force of the Water Dao immediately infiltrated the ancient platform. Jiang Chengxuan felt a flash of blue light underfoot, followed by a sticky, obstructive force suddenly adhering to him. Furthermore, blades made of water, sharp enough to cut through metal and stone, shot out from the Water Elemental Giant, slicing through the void and creating a long rift as they headed straight for Jiang Chengxuan. In an instant, the two Elemental Giants coordinated their attacks, crafting a lethal trap for Jiang Chengxuan. From above and below, from front and back, the four directions were sealed off by their simultaneous onslaught. These four Elemental Giants not only possessed Dao Mastery level power and rules but also demonstrated combat instincts to match, making them incredibly formidable and nearly insurmountable opponents. Such ancient powers could only create such magical yet terrifying beings. At this moment, however, Jiang Chengxuan had no time to ponder further. As he maximized the expansion of the Five Elements Samsara World to its limits, the frontal assault from the Water Elemental Giant¡¯s giant water blade crashed down, triggering a terrifying explosion. Following closely, the massive tornado from above, carrying furious energy, turned the surrounding area into a vacuum, bearing down with overwhelming force. This attack, due to the obstruction from the Water Elemental Giant, was something Jiang Chengxuan had to face head-on. He roared in defiance, summoning the Five Elements Universe Diagram, from which brilliant five-colored light surged forth. The golden Golden Void Sword appeared in his hands, and with a sweeping motion, he slashed out. A beam of light that surpassed all others filled the area, making even thunder and celestial fire pale in comparison. The Golden Void Sword manifested infinite sharpness, the power of the Metal Dao pushed to its extreme, clashing fiercely with the similarly sharp and cutting Wind Dao. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! A grating noise filled the area as two sharp wills battled relentlessly in the void! Chapter 987 - Chapter 987: The Seed of the Creation Dao, Grievously Wounding the Giants Chapter 987: The Seed of the Creation Dao, Grievously Wounding the Giants Editor: Henyee Translations The Golden Void Sword seemed to pierce through the cosmos itself, its sharpness unyielding as it charged into the massive tornado. Within that swirling vortex, countless wind blades slashed at the sword, making its advance incredibly challenging. However, Jiang Chengxuan was not content with this deadlock, as he was aware that he wasn¡¯t just battling the Wind Elemental Giant. The Fire and Thunder Elemental Giants he had previously repelled were gathering their strength again, poised to rejoin the fray. Sparked by a flash of insight within his consciousness, Jiang Chengxuan launched an invisible piercing strike that followed the trajectory of the Golden Void Sword, plunging deep into the heart of the great tornado. ROAR! The primordial spirit of the Wind Elemental Giant was struck by this piercing attack, eliciting an enraged howl from the beast. The concentrated storm forces around it momentarily slackened, providing Jiang Chengxuan with a crucial opening. Seizing this chance, the Golden Void Sword broke through the layers of wind resistance and struck the shoulder of the Wind Elemental Giant. Rumble! The sword shattered the giant¡¯s body, causing a massive tempest to erupt. Countless gusts of wind burst from the gruesome wound, forcefully pushing the Golden Void Sword back. Yet, the injury did not heal, and the Wind Elemental Giant, clutching its shoulder, swiftly retreated. To the astonishment of all, the first to be wounded in the onslaught of the four Elemental Giants was one of their own! Under the assault of four Dao Mastery powers, Jiang Chengxuan had managed to inflict the first damage, showcasing his formidable battle prowess. However, instead of pursuing the injured Wind Elemental Giant, Jiang Chengxuan refrained from chasing as the Fire and Thunder Elemental Giants were once again advancing towards him. With a flick of his fingers, he recalled the Golden Void Sword to his side, preparing a defensive perimeter around himself. This instantly broke the Water Elemental Giant¡¯s binding attack. He then saw the Fire Elemental Giant transform its arms into two enormous spears of flame, piercing through the void, targeting Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s head with devastating power. The attack was like twin meteors striking from the heavens, the aura of destruction overwhelming. But at the critical moment, Jiang Chengxuan caught the fiery spears with a grasp of his hand, deploying the Samsara Palm once again to block the attack, holding the flaming spears within his grasp. Simultaneously, the Thunder Elemental Giant launched its attack from behind him. Nine enormous thunder orbs appeared, rotating slowly around the giant. Driven by the rule of Thunder, each orb transformed into a different mythical beast, roaring as they charged towards Jiang Chengxuan. These beasts, resembling dragons, tigers, snakes, eagles, wolves, and leopards, were wreathed in devastating thunderbolts. The thunder, so dense it was nearly black, was terrifying to behold. Facing the assault of nine thunderous beasts, Jiang Chengxuan could only wield the Golden Void Sword, slashing repeatedly through the void to fend them off. At that moment, a surge of water roared up. The Water Elemental Giant had gathered a massive dragon of water rule, which obscured the sky and rushed toward Jiang Chengxuan with crushing force. The situation was once again dire as the three Dao Mastery Elemental Giants attacked simultaneously, unleashing power that was simply too terrifying to withstand. Moreover, as beings of pure elements, they had a deeper understanding and mastery of their respective rule, basing their attacks on an endless well of Dharmic power. This was destined to be a grueling battle. As the combined attacks of the three Elemental Giants neared, Jiang Chengxuan made a shocking decision in the split second before impact. He withdrew the Golden Void Sword, the Samsara Hand, and the Five Elements Samsara World, as if resigning to his fate and waiting for death. The gigantic fiery spear, the ferocious thunder beasts, and the roaring water dragon arrived in an instant. Regardless of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s surrender, a merciless onslaught awaited him. They were the will of the immortal cave abode. Rumble! The terrifying elemental rule exploded in that moment, and the triple force of the Dao Mastery attacks was about to strike Jiang Chengxuan. In the critical moment as the Elemental Giants closed in, Jiang Chengxuan finally acted decisively. Within a breath, a profound and mysterious power burst forth from within Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind¡ªa brilliant light akin to the dawn of creation itself, emanating from the seed of the Creation Dao. Under the influence of this power, all the rules within Jiang Chengxuan reached their zenith. The Five Elements and the Samsara Dao enveloped the entire world in an instant. The Samsara Dao operated at its ultimate limit, with the Five Elements Dao continuously supporting it. The mighty, ancient, and dominant will of the Samsara manifested in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands. The entire cosmos seemed to reverse and overturn in that moment, affecting both space and time. The destructive attacks from the three Elemental Giants were thrown into chaos under the overwhelming power of the Samsara Dao. Despite their substantial elemental intelligence, the giants were momentarily at a loss on how to contend with such complex circumstances. After all, though they possessed significant wisdom, they were still bound constructs of the immortal cave abode, lacking true experience and adaptability. Faced with this upheaval, the giants acted erratically, their formidable powers clashing uncontrollably. The fiery spear, driven by the Dao of celestial fire, lost control and veered towards the Water Elemental Giant¡¯s summoned water dragon. At the same time, the water dragon, infused with the potent water rule, surged with terrifying force toward the Fire Elemental Giant. The nine thunderous beasts, embodying destructive thunder, plunged into disarray and attacked the Water Elemental Giant. Thunder exploded, lighting up the sky with blinding electricity and flames. In an instant, all three Elemental Giants were hit by each other¡¯s attacks, suffering significant damage. The pure elemental forces, naturally repelling each other, exacerbated the devastation to the elemental constructs. All of this unfolded precisely as Jiang Chengxuan had calculated. In a moment of extreme peril, his only option was to make a bold move, and fortunately, it paid off. The Fire Elemental Giant was struck by the water dragon, its body pierced through, leaving a gaping hole. The Water Elemental Giant was similarly devastated by the ferocious thunder rule; the intense heat and electricity set off a horrific explosion, shattering its rune-encrusted armor. Both giants fell in the fierce blast, causing the ancient stone platform to tremble with the impact. Wild elemental forces unleashed a storm of elements around the platform, with lightning flashing and celestial fire rolling. Chapter 988 - Chapter 988: Securing Victory Chapter 988: Securing Victory Editor: Henyee Translations The fall of two Elemental Giants caused significant chaos on the battlefield, turning around a previously dire situation in an instant. Both the Water and Fire Elemental Giants were severely wounded, while the Thunder and Wind Giants also showed signs of decline. The Four Elements¡¯ power, originally complementing and enhancing each other, had fallen into complete disarray under the influence of the Samsara Dao. This meant that even elemental beings would struggle to harness their powers here, leading to a further 10-20% decrease in the giants¡¯ strength. This unexpected boon was a welcome advantage for Jiang Chengxuan. Given that the trial area was limited to just one platform but hosted four giants, each wielding different elemental powers, the violent forces were hard to contain, resulting in the chaotic outcome. Whether this was a deliberate design by the immortal cave abode or a loophole exploited by Jiang Chengxuan was unclear. As the Fire and Water Elemental Giants fell, Jiang Chengxuan did not waste the opportunity. Without any hesitation, he immediately pressed the attack. Holding the Golden Void Sword in one hand and readying the Five Elements Light with the other, he swiftly moved to confront the Fire Elemental Giant. The giant¡¯s massive body, already pierced by a large hole from the Water Dao, revealed a core of magma-like life force flowing within¡ªthese were the energies sustaining the giant¡¯s life, its Achilles¡¯ heel. As Jiang Chengxuan approached, the Fire Elemental Giant seemed to sense its impending doom and roared defiantly. A scorching gale swept over Jiang, making him feel as if he was standing in a volcano. However, such attacks were clearly insufficient to stop Jiang¡¯s killing move. With a single hand forming a spell, he unleashed the Five Colors Annihilation Light, transforming it into a multicolored blade that instantly pierced through the Fire Giant¡¯s core, severing its life source. As the life-giving energies were cut off, the Fire Elemental Giant struggled in agony, eventually letting out a pained roar as it gradually turned into a statue of red stone. The ancient runes that maintained its form burst forth with dazzling light, dispersing into the surroundings. Only then did the remaining three Elemental Giants, unable to contain their rage, readjust their stances and launch a renewed assault on Jiang with their Dao Mastery powers. However, their movements were clearly not as formidable as before due to their injuries. The elemental forces they unleashed were also noticeably weaker than before. Despite feeling some fatigue, Jiang Chengxuan appeared to remain in peak combat condition. Facing the onslaught of the three Elemental Giants, he did not retreat. Instead, he transformed the Golden Void Sword into the Deep Earth Halbert, wielding it with both hands to deliver a sweeping strike towards the giants. Behind him, the images of dragons and elephants emerged, with the Samsara Dao and Five Elements Dao manifesting and enchanting the halberd. At this moment, he unleashed a strike powerful enough to cleave the very void, the Deep Earth Halbert bearing the weight of a billion tons, causing the air itself to crack and explode upon contact with the Elemental Giants. Rumble! A small sun seemed to explode in the void, releasing endless light and energy that overturned everything. A terrible storm erupted on the ancient platform, the entire area shaking under the impact of the strike. The Water Elemental Giant, already critically wounded, could not withstand the force and was sent flying by the dragon-elephant power. However, the strike did not stop there. After sending the Water Giant flying, the momentum of the Deep Earth Halbert continued unabated, sweeping towards the Wind Elemental Giant. The forces of the Wind Dao and the Five Elements Dao collided around the fulcrum of the halberd, neither yielding, causing another massive upheaval in the void. Rumble! As Jiang Chengxuan engaged in fierce combat with the Wind Elemental Giant, suddenly a surge of thunder exploded. Purple lightning formed a massive hammer in the hands of the Thunder Elemental Giant, which it swung to shatter the void towards Jiang. The thick lightning, filled with terrifying destructive power, continuously erupted from the hammer, ravaging the void. The element of Thunder, known for its supreme lethality, made this strike particularly potent, akin to the peak of Dao mastery. At a critical moment, right where the halberd and storm clashed, a massive explosion erupted, sending a powerful shockwave through the area. Jiang Chengxuan seized the opportunity, riding the wind to rise up, forcibly dodging the Thunder Giant¡¯s catastrophic blow. Moreover, this time, as he dodged, Jiang Chengxuan did not unleash any power; he remained ready to strike. After their initial burst of energy, the three Elemental Giants entered a brief period of weakness. Jiang, with his acute perception, immediately seized this moment. Manifesting the Samsara Dao, he descended from the air, and once again, his Deep Earth Halbert stirred up a ferocious torrent as he aimed a devastating overhead strike at the Thunder Elemental Giant. This blow, imbued with the power to reverse Samsara, slammed forcefully onto the Thunder Giant¡¯s crown. The force of Samsara penetrated the giant¡¯s body, and with the colossal strength of the halberd, internal and external forces erupted in conflict. The clash of these forces abruptly severed the Thunder Giant¡¯s life source, eliciting a reluctant roar as its body electrified, pushing Jiang Chengxuan back. In its final moments, the giant concentrated all its remaining elemental thunder into its palm, preparing a devastating palm thunder strike aimed at Jiang Chengxuan, poised to unleash it. In a split second, Jiang Chengxuan tensed, ready to intercept this last desperate attack. However, just as he braced himself, the palm thunder spiraled out of control, blasting into the void instead of its intended target. The Thunder Giant, its energy depleted and control lost, solidified into a statue of purple stone and crumbled. With the Thunder Giant¡¯s fall, only the Water and Wind Giants remained, both barely clinging to existence on the ancient platform. The incredible battle that had seen Jiang Chengxuan facing off against four formidable Dao Mastery beings had now decisively tipped in his favor. In terms of single combat prowess, the Elemental Giants were no match for Jiang Chengxuan, especially with only the last two giants left standing, undoubtedly heralding Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s victory. The subsequent fight lacked suspense as both the Water and Wind Giants were gravely injured. Facing the still-dominant Jiang Chengxuan, defeat was inevitable for them. Under these circumstances, with the Elemental Giants¡¯ limited combat thinking, there was no possibility for a turnaround. Chapter 989 - Chapter 989: The Four Elemental Dao Fruits, A Battle of Level 9 Power Chapter 989: The Four Elemental Dao Fruits, A Battle of Level 9 Power Editor: Henyee Translations Days later, atop the ancient platform, there was no longer any sign of the elemental forces erupting. Jiang Chengxuan Chengxuan was sitting cross-legged at the very center of the platform, slowly regulating his breath to restore his Dharmic power. Around him, the statues of the four elemental giants stood towering. They retained expressions of agony from their moments of defeat¡ªsome roaring towards the heavens, others kneeling on the ground. The statues of the elemental giants, each glowing faintly in shades of red, blue, green, and purple, stood as silent witnesses to the battle that had occurred. ¡°Phew, this immortal cave abode really gets more and more preposterous. I hope I haven¡¯t gone the wrong way,¡± Jiang Chengxuan murmured after a moment as he slowly stood up. First, it was the meteorite array, and then the battle with the Four Elemental Giants¡ªeach trial more challenging than the last. This likely meant that he was getting closer to the depths of the immortal cave abode, and perhaps others were heading there as well. However, the path ahead promised to be even more arduous and perilous. He could only hope that his friends and family wouldn¡¯t encounter any mishaps. In the next moment, Jiang Chengxuan reactivated his Heavenly Calculation Technique, and a series of foreboding images flashed through his mind. This time, however, the power of the Heavenly Calculation Technique could no longer predict a clear direction; it only indicated that fortune and disaster were intertwined. The immortal cave abode¡¯s power had ultimately influenced the Heavenly Calculation Technique, suggesting that the dangers ahead required even greater caution. Nevertheless, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression remained unchanged. He had long been prepared for all this, and he wasn¡¯t alone¡ªthe people of the Haoran Sect were waiting for him. His resolve wasn¡¯t something that the dangers of the immortal cave abode could easily shake. Just then, an anomaly occurred on the ancient platform. The statues of the four elemental giants began to emit glowing lights in red, blue, green, and purple. Mysterious Dao powers radiated from within the statues, fully illuminating the space. The four elemental giants seemed as if they were about to come back to life, their presence magnificent and imposing. But just as Jiang Chengxuan readied himself to strike first, anticipating another battle, the four elemental statues suddenly began to crumble. Under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s watchful eyes, the four massive statues, which reached the skies, started to disintegrate from the edges, dissipating into countless specks of light like bursting bubbles. At that moment, the world around them turned into a sea of glowing lights, with waves of red, blue, green, and purple swirling beautifully, akin to a fairyland. The powers of the Dao of Fire, Water, Wind, and Thunder began to manifest, creating a spectacular scene in the four corners of the void. Soon after, four fruits, each emitting a misty light, appeared in the original locations of the four giants, quietly floating there. This surprise brought a mixture of shock and joy to Jiang Chengxuan. It seemed this trial ground was indeed a place where great danger coincided with great opportunity. Jiang Chengxuan soared up and collected the red, blue, green, and purple fruits. These fruits, brimming with pure Dao power, felt very familiar to him. They were evidently akin to the Samsara Dao fruits he had been awarded before by the system. Each of these fruits represented the attributes of the four elemental giants¡ªwater, fire, wind, and thunder. Perhaps they should be called the Four Elemental Dao Fruits. Jiang Chengxuan understood that consuming these four Dao fruits would allow him to comprehend the Daos of fire, water, wind, and thunder. Such a tremendous effect was indeed worthy of the immortal cave abode¡¯s reputation and the difficulty of the trials he had faced. The power of these Dao rules was something only Dao Integration cultivators possessed. Without a doubt, these four Dao fruits could allow a cultivator to break through to the Dao Integration realm. Such fruits could elevate the core power of a sect by a significant margin, as Dao Integration cultivators were influential figures capable of governing territories within any sect. If these Dao fruits appeared in the Floodgate Realm, they would likely cause a bloody storm. Holding the four Dao fruits, feeling the surge of profound Dao power within, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but feel elated. However, at this moment, he decided not to consume or refine them immediately. His current balance of the Five Elements Dao and the Samsara Dao was at its peak, and disrupting this balance hastily wasn¡¯t wise. Moreover, the benefits of fire, water, thunder, and wind Daos weren¡¯t substantial enough for his current level, and refining them would take considerable time¡ªa luxury he couldn¡¯t afford right now. Considering all factors, Jiang Chengxuan chose to store the Dao fruits for now, planning to deal with them later. Just then, Jiang Chengxuan sensed a powerful surge of Dharmic power not far from his location¡ªa force so formidable that it made even him feel alarmed. The world around the ancient platform had opened up following the complete dissolution of the Four Elemental Giants, allowing access to distant realms. Determined to investigate the source of the disturbance, Jiang Chengxuan reactivated his Heavenly Calculation Technique. After confirming that the omens did not suggest an immediately lethal threat, he decided to explore the source of these powerful fluctuations. Such disturbances could indicate the presence of other cultivators from different sects entering the area or could attract them. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan transformed into a beam of light and sped towards the location of the disturbance. ¡­ After swiftly traversing the distance, Jiang Chengxuan soon arrived at the epicenter of the tumultuous Dharmic power fluctuations. What he first saw was a space marred by devastation, with terrifying forces of Dao at work that painted a scene of cataclysmic power. The sight sent shivers through Jiang Chengxuan, prompting him to push his Heavenly Calculation Technique to its limits and keep his presence entirely concealed. After waiting briefly to ensure no immediate threats emerged, he proceeded cautiously forward. The terrifying fluctuations continued intermittently, showcasing their formidable strength. As he approached, Jiang Chengxuan discovered the source of the disturbance¡ªtwo ancient beasts locked in fierce combat! Both creatures occupied vast expanses of space, colossal as stars, their bodies radiating divine light and Dao energies. Their clashes manifested entire worlds, only to shatter them the next instant. To Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s astonishment, both beasts exhibited the terrifying power of level 9, equivalent to Mahayana. Even for someone as experienced and knowledgeable as Jiang Chengxuan, being this close to a battle between Daolords was heart-pounding. It was no wonder the immortal cave abode was said to be inaccessible to those below the level of Dao Mastery; the dangers here were truly formidable. Chapter 990 - Chapter 990: Terrifying Carnage, Observing Changes Chapter 990: Terrifying Carnage, Observing Changes Editor: Henyee Translations Wave after wave of powerful fluctuations erupted, causing a relentless storm to surge through the void. In such a situation, Jiang Chengxuan acknowledged his limitations and maintained a distance, utilizing the aura of Heavenly Fate Deduction to conceal himself as he observed from the shadows, hundreds of miles away. Although termed as ¡®hundreds of miles,¡¯ this proximity was already daringly close. The combatants were two mighty beasts with the strength of Mahayana Daolords. Even without employing their divine powers, the residual effects of their battle could typically affect areas hundreds of miles wide. An ordinary cultivator, without any means of concealment, would likely have been affected by the fallout and subsequently discovered¡ªa consequence that did not bear thinking about. It was only by leveraging the almost cheating ability of Heavenly Fate Deduction that Jiang Chengxuan could safely observe the battle from this distance. ¡°This doesn¡¯t seem like a trial but rather, a clash with native beasts of this immortal cave abode,¡± Jiang Chengxuan muttered to himself as he analyzed the terrifying scene before him. He had not encountered any ancient runes along the way, nor was he restricted from leaving after arriving here. This confirmed that he was in a regular area of the immortal cave abode and not in some trial zone. He could leave whenever he wished, a realization that somewhat eased his mind. However, the reason behind the fierce battle between these two formidable beasts, turning the sky dark and the earth dim, piqued Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s curiosity. In the absence of immediate danger, he preferred to continue observing. Perhaps, he could benefit from their conflict as the proverbial fisherman who reaps the rewards of a fight between two others. Logically, beasts capable of reaching the ninth level and achieving Mahayana Daolord strength, monstrous in their own right, possessed high intelligence and were no less sentient than human cultivators. Such beings wouldn¡¯t engage in such a battle without a significant reason, nor was this a territory dispute as two tigers cannot share one mountain. What, then, could have drawn two ninth-level beasts to this location to fight so ferociously? This was a question worth pondering. Jiang Chengxuan was convinced there was more to this situation than met the eye. Perhaps, a great opportunity lay hidden here, enticing these two powerhouses to battle fiercely. The forces unleashed in the battlefield were already beyond the realm of ordinary cultivators, reaching the levels of Mahayana. Such power was not merely for intimidation or testing; both adversaries were fighting with full force, aiming to either drive off or slay the other. And the more intense the battle became, the more Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart raced. He focused intently on the battlefield, observing every technique and strategy employed by the two ninth-level beasts. Every piece of information gathered now could later aid in his quest for treasures. Though ninth-level beasts were not immortal, Jiang Chengxuan believed that with the right opportunity, even these formidable creatures could be vanquished. He had more than one ace up his sleeve that reached the Mahayana realm, and he had previously faced such threats, albeit with the help of Qin Shenwu¡¯s talismans to drive the adversaries away. Even his Shifu, Qin Shenwu, had defeated a Mahayana Daolord from the Qiankun Hall on the very day he achieved Mahayana. To other cultivators, Mahayana Daolords might seem invincible, but in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s experience, they were merely higher-level cultivators who could also face defeat. This perspective set those born in powerful sects apart from ordinary cultivators, giving them a broader vision and, consequently, more opportunities. Now, Jiang Chengxuan was seizing such an opportunity. Even though he was merely at the Dao Mastery, he was audaciously planning how to capitalize on the battle between two Mahayana Daolords. To any other cultivator, such a notion would seem ludicrous, akin to seeking death. But for Jiang Chengxuan, it represented an unmissable chance. He had the capability and the experience to strategize against two Mahayana Daolord-level enemies here. At this moment, as the two colossal beasts battled to their peak capacities in the void, their clash was an incredible spectacle to behold. One of the ninth-level beasts, resembling a fusion between a deer and a tiger, stood on all fours, its body bristling with enormous spikes that glinted with a mesmerizing light. With every movement, spikes as large as mountains thrust forward from the void, targeting its adversary with silent and deadly precision. These spikes, infused with the power of Mahayana Dao principles, were invisible and lethal, embodying the essence of void or spatial laws, which manipulated unseen, fatal forces. Emerging from the formless void, these spikes clashed with the opponent¡¯s attacks, creating terrifying fluctuations of Dao principles that could ripple across thousands of miles. This was the very force that had drawn Jiang Chengxuan to this location. Opposite this spike-covered beast was another ninth-level creature, dragon-like in appearance with wings that could blot out the sun. With every beat of its wings, laws surged forth, causing even the void itself to tremble as if on the brink of collapse. Its prowess lay in manipulating energies akin to cosmic winds or vibrational forces. Under the constant oscillations of its wings, the otherwise lethal spikes could not even approach its vicinity. Both ninth-level beasts exhibited extraordinary power. As they conjured Dao rules around them, numerous minor worlds manifested and perished in the void. ROAR! Their movements were rapid and elusive, despite their vast sizes comparable to celestial bodies. Each dodge was as swift as a flash of light. One beast excelled in the manipulation of void powers, while the other harnessed the energy of vibrations. The techniques displayed by both were so astounding that even Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but marvel at their prowess. Their battle caused continuous tremors in the void, akin to a harbinger of apocalypse for this world. At the peak of their fierce combat, the two massive creatures collided with a thunderous impact. A sweeping tail strike tore through the void, leaving a chasm-like trail in its wake. Chaos energies erupted from this breach, culminating in a colossal explosion that sent tidal waves of force sweeping across everything in its path. Jiang Chengxuan watched with growing alarm as the spectacle unfolded. Chapter 991 - Chapter 991: The Cause of the Carnage, The ninth-level Spiritual Fruit Chapter 991: The Cause of the Carnage, The ninth-level Spiritual Fruit Editor: Henyee Translations The roars of the two ninth-level beasts seemed to pierce through the immortal cave abode, and each of their collisions was terrifying, as if intending to destroy everything in existence. Jiang Chengxuan had no doubt that if this battle were to occur outside the immortal cave abode, in the worlds beyond the realm of immortals, it would cause devastating destruction. Under such power, the foundation of a world could be likened to a thin wall, which could be obliterated with just a few encounters. The increasingly terrifying noise from the battlefield made Jiang Chengxuan involuntarily hold his breath. He condensed his perception to its limit, focusing only on the path he had used to arrive. He believed that such noise could likely be detected by most in the immortal cave abode, and it wouldn¡¯t be impossible for others or something else to come and observe. At such a time, he had to be extremely cautious. The possibility of mishaps must be completely eliminated. That was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s character. Thus, at the edge of the ferocious battlefield of the ninth-level beasts, Jiang Chengxuan quietly waited, paying attention to both front and rear directions. However, after some time, he did not notice anyone else daring to intervene in the battle like him. After all, any sane person seeing this turmoil would run as far as possible, and even Mahayana Daolords would prefer to act cautiously rather than take unnecessary risks. Only a new generation cultivator like Jiang Chengxuan, who had the confidence and boldness, would do such a thing. Initially, this was also why Xue Ping chose him to succeed as the master of the Haoran Sect. Rumble! Between the battlefield, the clash of the two ninth-level beasts again set off a series of explosions. In this part of the world, the chaos energy leaking from holes in the void was becoming more prevalent, like a thick layer of dark fog, enveloping the battlefield and adding a terrifying atmosphere to the fight. Within the dense fog of chaos, the enormous bodies of the two ninth-level beasts appeared intermittently, occasionally with terrifying powers that resonated through the void like thunder. The fluctuations of the Dao within this area were growing stronger, even causing this part of the world to gradually distort. This signified that the battle between the two ninth-level beasts was becoming more intense and terrifying, possibly even to the point where one of them was getting injured and truly fighting tooth and nail. Lurking on the edge of the battlefield, Jiang Chengxuan had to activate some of his own rule powers to block the aftermath of the fight. Fortunately, the chaotic energy that filled the battlefield effectively concealed his presence, preventing him from being detected. Moreover, the two ninth-level beasts seemed to have completely lost their sanity, attacking and fighting frantically. This was something Jiang Chengxuan had not anticipated. He had thought that if one of them showed signs of injury, indicating a risk of falling, they might retreat. But the reality was that their battle fluctuations were becoming increasingly outrageous and terrifying. Under such circumstances, it was certain that one of them was getting injured, yet neither showed any sign of wanting to leave. This was very rare for ninth-level beasts. Just as Mahayana Daolords rarely decide life and death lightly, unless there was a blockade or a situation of life and death, those who had cultivated to this level of Dao Lords were not likely to fight to the death easily. But now, these two ninth-level beasts were completely defying this principle. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart was undoubtedly filled with intense curiosity and shock. What could possibly drive two ninth-level beasts to battle to this extent? It surely couldn¡¯t be just because they found each other disagreeable. Perhaps there was some life-or-death feud? This possibility was exceedingly slim. Jiang Chengxuan was clear in his mind that there must be something significant here, something so substantial that it would compel Mahayana Daolords and ninth-level beasts to fight to the death to claim it. At that moment, an angry roar echoed through the air, and an extremely terrifying power suddenly burst forth, plunging the whole world into endless fluctuations. Even Jiang Chengxuan, at the edge, felt a change in color. In the midst of the dense fog of chaos, a terrifying fluctuation erupted, and then the void turned as tumultuous as boiling, scalding water, with countless black holes and extreme upheavals occurring. In that instant, Jiang Chengxuan knew what it felt like to be hit by his own reincarnation divine powers; his world seemed completely overturned, with no distinction between up and down. Space and time were confused by these terrifying fluctuations, as if a giant hole had appeared in the world. And this was just the aftermath of the explosion from the battlefield; it wasn¡¯t even aimed at Jiang Chengxuan, but the effect was already this terrifying. This powerful strike was undoubtedly from one of the ninth-level beasts, unleashing a deadly move in a moment of desperation. These ancient creatures had gone berserk! Their fight intensified to the extreme, each determined to annihilate the other, neither willing to relent until the death. As the shockwaves from the impact approached, Jiang Chengxuan was forced to manifest a fragment of his Five Elements Reincarnation World to shield himself, taking cover behind a meteorite. Once the intense chaos subsided, Jiang Chengxuan cautiously re-emerged to observe the situation. The dense fog of chaos did not cease for a moment, continually swirling and billowing, with roars persistently echoing throughout this realm. Clearly, the battle between the two ninth-level beasts had reached a critical moment, with a monumental climax imminent. It was then that Jiang Chengxuan suddenly noticed something unusual. Far from the battlefield of the two ninth-level beasts, amidst the storm, a faint glimmer seemed to flicker. It appeared to be a small fruit tree, bearing fruits that shone like glass, almost ripe for picking. But the moment Jiang Chengxuan laid eyes on it, his attention was completely captivated. The glass-like fruits on this tree seemed to have an innate, intense attraction to life. Before noticing it, one might think it was just an ordinary object, barely worth a second glance. But once it caught your attention, you could no longer ignore its presence, its mystique. It was a natural rule of this fruit tree. If not for the terrifying commotion caused by the two ninth-level beasts, which even drew in numerous streams of chaotic energy, Jiang Chengxuan might have passed by without ever noticing the tree¡¯s existence. In that instant, with just one glance, Jiang Chengxuan felt the power contained within those glassy fruits. The impact of such a fruit, he instantly understood everything about it¡ªthe reason for all that was happening here. This was none other than the legendary ninth-level spiritual fruit, a consumable that could enhance the cultivation of a Mahayana Daolord. Chapter 992 - Chapter 992: Utilizing the Advancement Bead, Ascension to an Arcane Treasure Chapter 992: Utilizing the Advancement Bead, Ascension to an Arcane Treasure Editor: Henyee Translations At the moment Jiang Chengxuan laid eyes on that ninth-level supreme spiritual fruit, even the increasingly terrifying aura of the battlefield was ignored. This incredibly precious fruit was the reason for the life-and-death battle between the two ninth-level beasts. It represented the greatest opportunity Jiang had seen since entering this immortal cave abode. The emergence of a ninth-level spiritual fruit is likely even rarer and more challenging than the emergence of ninth-level beasts. After all, while the fruit embodies rules, it lacks the capability to fight enemies or seize opportunities by force. Cultivating such a fruit to maturity relies solely on nurturing. This requires not only an exceedingly long period, possibly millions of years, but also a location conducive to its growth and a continuous supply of energy. The immortal cave abode perfectly provides these conditions and has remained hidden for millions of years until now, a fortunate coincidence indeed. Only a confluence of such coincidences and opportunities could lead to the maturation of this ninth-level supreme spiritual fruit at this moment. This explains why the two ninth-level beasts are battling to the death here, disregarding their millions of years of cultivation and their own lives, likely drawn by the imminent maturation of this fruit. Perhaps they had discovered the existence of this supreme fruit long ago and had waited countless years for this day. Now that it is finally bearing fruit, they would not easily relinquish it to anyone else. Faced with the allure of the ninth-level supreme spiritual fruit, Jiang Chengxuan also harbored thoughts of seizing it for himself. Consuming this fruit could advance a Mahayana Daolord¡¯s cultivation by the equivalent of millions of years of training, a terrifyingly powerful effect that even he, with his system, could not ignore. Now that he had discovered this fruit, there was no reason for him not to try to obtain it. If he missed this opportunity, Jiang Chengxuan was sure he would regret it countless times in the future. Hesitation now might even negatively affect his future path and resolve. He carefully observed the depths of the chaotic fog where the two colossal creatures were fully engaged in a death battle. This was an excellent opportunity to benefit as the proverbial fisherman. After calculating all possibilities and running simulations through the Heavenly Calculation Technique, Jiang concluded that he had about a fifty percent chance of success. For such a formidable opportunity, this was an exceptionally high probability, even higher than what the two ninth-level beasts might expect. After all, he was still hidden from view, and if discovered, his chance of success in snatching the fruit would likely be less than ten percent. In an instant, he resolved to seize this opportunity. However, it was not yet time to make his move. At a crucial moment, Jiang remained patient rather than rash, which is the mark of composure in the face of significant events. Just then, within the chaotic fog, another tremendously powerful force began to gather, and a vast expanse of the void began to collapse, as if the world itself were crumbling. In that instant, Jiang sensed danger. The Five Elements Samsara World spun rapidly, even activating the power of the Creation Dao rules, pushing both sets of rules to their limits. BOOM! The next moment, an immensely terrifying wave of energy burst forth, obliterating numerous domains of the void. This explosion, carrying the force of Dao rules, surpassed the limits of what a Mahayana Daolord could release¡ªit was clearly the full-force collision of the two ninth-level beasts! Both beasts unleashed their most powerful attacks, attempting to decide the outcome in that instant and mercilessly kill their opponent. The impending maturity of the supreme spiritual fruit made them desperate to repel their foe, regardless of the cost. This fruit held extraordinary significance for them, far more than for Jiang Chengxuan. They were native creatures of the immortal cave abode, with all their cultivation resources coming from within it. They were reluctant to leave the immortal cave abode for the outer world, knowing that while leaving might be easy, returning without special means would be nearly impossible. The resources outside could never compare to those within the immortal cave abode, which is why they were loath to leave. Opportunities within the immortal cave abode must be seized; they are not freely given. Limited opportunities meant they had to be fought over, often to the death. Because of this understanding, each fight for opportunity between them was to the last breath, determining the victor. What these two ninth-level beasts did not anticipate was the silent entrance of an outsider into the immortal cave abode, and one among them was now lurking behind them, watching closely. Empowered by the seed of the Creation Dao principle, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Five Elements Samsara World successfully withstood the onslaught. Other than a slight heaviness in his chest, he sustained no injuries. His instincts were screaming, aware that the long-awaited moment to act was nearly upon him. But one last preparation was needed. Among Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s trump cards, there was one perfectly suited for the current situation. This card, once played, could increase his chances of success by at least another thirty percent. He reached into his robes and pulled out a bead that radiated an extraordinarily mysterious aura. It was a reward from the system, an Advancement Bead! The effect of this bead was to instantly elevate a Heavenly Spiritual Treasure to the rank of an Arcane Treasure. With the critical moment at hand, Jiang Chengxuan intended to use the Advancement Bead to promote his intrinsic spiritual treasure, the Five Elements Diagram, to an Arcane Treasure. Possessing a weapon transformed into an Arcane Treasure would officially grant him the power to harm a Mahayana Daolord. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan activated the bead. A point of spiritual light burst forth from his forehead as he summoned the Five Elements Diagram. Under the influence of the Advancement Bead, the Five Elements Diagram immediately began to unleash an immensely mysterious force of Dao rules, which slowly integrated into each component of the map. The map surged in power, breaking through its original limits. It continuously evolved through the transformations of the five elements¡ªnow as the Golden Void Sword, now as the Deep Earth Halberd, now as the Yin-Yang Divine Water Jade, now as the Eastern Azure Dragon Flag, and now as the Eternal Sun Furnace. In a single breath, it shifted through countless forms, perfectly distributing the power of the Advancement Bead into each transformation. Each variation ascended towards the level of an Arcane Treasure. Chapter 993 - Chapter 993: Seizing the Opportunity, Critically Injuring the ninth-level Beast Chapter 993: Seizing the Opportunity, Critically Injuring the ninth-level Beast Editor: Henyee Translations The promotion of the Five Elements Diagram to an Arcane Treasure was undoubtedly profound. The divine light of the five elements lingered continuously, with each of the treasures representing the five elements undergoing slow transformations. All these changes were concealed within the Five Elements Samsara World, further masked by the chaotic battlefield, rendering them undetectable to the two battling ninth-level beasts who continued their desperate fight. In Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s palm, the power of the Five Elements Diagram had surpassed its original limits, quickly approaching a new threshold and reaching the level of an Arcane Treasure. The original forms of the treasures each underwent significant transformations. The edge of the Golden Void Sword now carried an extremely domineering layer of invisible fluctuations, capable of distorting the void and slicing through all Dao rules. The body of the Deep Earth Halberd shone as deep and luminous as starlight, adorned with innumerable stars that were born and extinguished in cycles, adding a layer of rotational explosive power. Within the Yin-Yang Divine Water Jade, besides the yin-yang divine water, an additional force of universal Dao rules had appeared, allowing Jiang Chengxuan to enter a spiritual form. The Eastern Azure Dragon Flag now featured the totems of five-colored divine dragons, enabling it to manipulate the power of the five elements and greatly enhancing its ability to confound and trap enemies. The Eternal Sun Furnace also acquired the ability to command exotic flames, allowing for countless transformations of its contained flames, equally effective against all creatures. After manifesting its final transformation, the Five Elements Diagram finally stabilized and successfully ascended to the rank of an Arcane Treasure. As Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s personal spiritual treasure, its promotion undoubtedly enhanced his strength once again. The promotion of the Five Elements Diagram, which encompassed five different transformations, was akin to Jiang Chengxuan suddenly possessing five different Arcane Treasures. The boost to his combat power was terrifyingly immense. Holding the newly-promoted Golden Void Sword, Jiang Chengxuan cleared all distractions from his mind, purging any thoughts except for victory. He believed that he was destined to win this battle. Meanwhile, in the void, another terrifying wave of fluctuations erupted as the two ninth-level beasts unleashed another round of deadly attacks. This time, the already collapsing void was now just like a tidal wave, and the chaotic energy surged through every part of this world. In the midst of the darkness that had engulfed the void, numerous streams of chaotic energy coalesced into a miniature world, enveloping the two ninth-level beasts. This time, facing the oncoming aftermath, Jiang Chengxuan did not evade but stood up, wielding his Arcane Treasure. The sharp force of breaking the void shone forth, splitting the chaotic currents in two as they flowed past him. In the next moment, he channeled his energy through the Golden Void Sword, transforming it into a sword qi that directly plunged into the chaotic world. With the newly-promoted Arcane Treasure, the Golden Void Sword, he silently blended into the chaos, and the figures of the two ninth-level beasts once again appeared before him. At this moment, both beasts were heavily wounded, showing signs of mutual destruction. The beast wielding the power of void space, covered in spikes, had many broken off, with gruesome wounds all over its body oozing purple blood, continuously corroded by the chaotic energy. The dragon-like beast controlling the laws of vibration was also faring poorly. The tearing force of the void had shattered most of its scales, and its huge tail was nearly severed, constantly emitting chaotic energy. Clearly, both creatures were fighting their last breath, even nearing death. However, in such a state, they still did not intend to cease fighting, looking to make one final, desperate attempt. Thus, Jiang Chengxuan assessed that these two ninth-level beasts, in fact, were not as feeble as they appeared¡ªthey still retained about thirty percent of their strength. After all, ninth-level beasts were not mindless beasts; this appearance was merely a ruse to deceive their opponent. But at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan no longer intended to merely observe. There was no time for prolonged uncertainties. Opportunities were rare, and he wasn¡¯t the only potential beneficiary. With two ninth-level beasts still retaining thirty percent of their Mahayana-level strength, and Jiang Chengxuan holding a Arcane Treasure, though tense, he was unafraid. He immediately used the Yin-Yang Divine Water Jade, consuming the contained yin-yang divine water. Instantly, his aura leapt to another level, reaching a peak state. As the two ninth-level beasts roared and collided once again, engaging in fierce combat, Jiang Chengxuan made his decisive move. The newly promoted Deep Earth Halberd was immediately deployed, evolving within the chaos to form a galaxy. Countless stars fell simultaneously, unleashing a force on par with the ninth-level beasts. The terrifying spectacle caught the two beasts completely off guard, their eyes wide with astonishment and panic setting in for the first time in a long while. Within the celestial cave, they knew of no other entity that could threaten them. Unexpectedly, at their most critical and weakest moment, such a powerful force had intruded into the battlefield. How could they not be terrified? Was there some unknown transformation within the celestial cave, or was this the incarnation of some powerful being? In an instant, myriad thoughts flooded the minds of the two ninth-level beasts. However, at that moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s formidable technique struck towards the closest ninth-level beast. ROAR! The void beast immediately roared in response. In a moment of desperation, it forcibly manifested the power of its Dao, creating countless spikes in the void that thrust towards the Deep Earth Halberd. Its strike released the power of a Mahayana at that instant, significantly weakening Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attack. As expected, the two ninth-level beasts had indeed concealed their true strength, only revealing their full capabilities in a life-or-death moment. The suppression of the Master¡¯s Path by the Mahayana rules quickly became apparent. Although Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attack was weakened, it remained unstoppable and utterly terrifying. After all, the Deep Earth Halberd, now an Arcane Treasure, was unaffected by the Mahayana rules. Rumble! A million falling stars clashed with the formidable spikes, setting off a series of horrific explosions. Each star collided and annihilated against the spikes, creating numerous miniature black holes. But ultimately, the Deep Earth Halberd, carrying the force of a million stars, broke through the void¡¯s blockade and struck fiercely upon the spine of the ninth-level beast. This strike shattered countless spikes on the beast¡¯s back, and the wounds that had been suppressed burst open violently, with blood flowing like rivers. Jiang Chengxuan, with a single decisive move, had managed to inflict serious damage on the ninth-level beast. Chapter 994 - Chapter 994: The Rift of Nothingness, The ninth-level Dragon Beast Strikes Chapter 994: The Rift of Nothingness, The ninth-level Dragon Beast Strikes Editor: Henyee Translations With the Deep Earth Halberd now ascended to an Arcane Treasure, its strike was incredibly heavy. It cleaved through the chaotic fog, splitting open a deep abyss and stirring the entire massive chaotic micro-world with its force. In that instant, a trench severing the sea of fog appeared in the void, where millions of stars fell, crushing the ninth-level beast beneath them. The collision of two supreme forces of Dao rule sent up dazzling lights that illuminated the entire universe. Under the enhancement of the Arcane Treasure and the Yin-Yang Divine Water, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Dao, although not surpassing that of the ninth-level beasts, matched them blow for blow. Despite the beast being in a grievously wounded state, achieving this was still unimaginable. It is well-known that a Daolord stands far above that of the Dao Mastery. In the Floodgate Realm, although there are many who hold the title of Dao Mastery saint, very few break through to Mahayana, which underscores the value of Mahayana¡¯s capabilities. Those who attain Dao Mastery are invariably the result of immense resources and talent, yet even these factors don¡¯t guarantee a breakthrough to Mahayana. The element of chance, which is elusive and sought after, is also necessary. A Dao Mastery saint, if not chosen by heavenly, has nearly no chance to break through to Mahayana. Doing so would be akin to defying the heavens. The power difference between a Daolord and one of Dao Mastery is clearly enormous. Yet now, Jiang Chengxuan, still only a Dao Mastery saint, was forcefully suppressing a ninth-level beast with the strength of a Daolord. Had there been other cultivators present, they would have been astounded. ROAR! After the terrifying fluctuation, the heavily wounded ninth-level beast, though further injured, was not yet defeated. It roared, and the force of its Mahayana Dao rule manifested again, shattering the void. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan felt extreme high-frequency vibrations around him. The next moment, a terrifying void of nothingness spread from the center of the ninth-level beast towards him, like a seismic rift in the void, arriving in an instant. This ninth-level beast was utterly enraged, and this strike was far more terrifying than any aftershock Jiang had previously felt. This massive rift of nothingness was the pinnacle of the beast¡¯s void Dao rule, a gateway to a realm of nothingness. If banished there, one would never return to their original world. Life cannot sustain itself in nothingness, making this move a lethal attack that kills upon contact. The appearance of this void rift made even the observing ninth-level dragon beast step back cautiously. It still wasn¡¯t planning to leave, not wanting to give up on the ninth-level supreme spiritual fruit. It had discerned Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s realm to be lower than its own, which incited its greed. Had a Daolord appeared to intercept, it would have fled, no matter how reluctantly. Boom, boom, boom! Facing the dread-inducing void rift, Jiang Chengxuan truly felt the terror of a Daolord¡¯s might for the first time. Yet, his spirit did not falter; instead, his will to fight and passion for battle soared. He manifested the Five Elements Samsara World, gathering the five-colored divine light in his hand, then releasing it as a five-colored radiant torrent that surged towards the void rift. However, this time, his typically infallible five-colored annihilation light had no effect within the void rift; it was swallowed by the void world, cutting off any connection with Jiang, rendering it ineffective. Jiang frowned at this outcome. The next moment, the void rift reached him, forcing him to transform into a five-colored escape light, hastily moving away. Yet the void rift pursued relentlessly, as if sentient, continuing its chase. This strike was indeed sinister, leaving Jiang momentarily without recourse. His Dao rule was insufficient to affect this void rift, and using the Arcane Treasure might mean not returning if he entered the rift. He had no choice but to navigate through the void, using the Golden Void Sword to clear a path and continuously dodge. As the void rift expanded, the space became riddled with holes, leaving him nearly no room to retreat. Just then, an unforeseen and dramatic shift occurred. On Jiang¡¯s escape path, an immensely terrifying force erupted, radiating blinding divine light like a descending sun. This attack, also containing the peak power of a Daolord¡¯s Dao rule, undoubtedly came from the ninth-level dragon beast. Jiang was shaken. Did these two ninth-level beasts have some sort of relationship? But the reality was different. Indeed, the ninth-level dragon beast had launched an attack against Jiang Chengxuan, and its attack was coordinated with the void rift, effectively cornering Jiang into a deadly trap, as if the two creatures had conspired together. However, it wasn¡¯t acting to assist its fellow beast. This attack was not only directed at Jiang Chengxuan but also targeted the other ninth-level beast! In this critical moment, the dragon beast unleashed its most potent strike, aiming to eliminate both Jiang Chengxuan and the other ninth-level beast in one fell swoop, thus securing a decisive victory. This move was ruthlessly strategic and decisive. Jiang had anticipated that the dragon beast might either join the fray directly or flee the scene. He hadn¡¯t expected it to feign neutrality initially, only to launch a surprise attack aiming to achieve complete victory in one stroke. Even the other ninth-level beast had not foreseen this attack. Realizing it had no chance to contend for the opportunity after being injured by Jiang, it unleashed all its power in a spiteful strike, intent only on killing Jiang Chengxuan to avenge its humiliation, before planning to leave the battlefield and forfeit the supreme spiritual fruit. However, the dragon beast seemed to have anticipated this desperation, and instead of merely competing for the supreme fruit, it aimed to seize the fortunes of both Jiang and the other beast. Amidst the intensifying fluctuations, a terrifying blend of light and heat coalesced in the void. Right in front of the other ninth-level beast, an equally formidable sun burst forth with explosive force. Rumble! With a booming sound, the void suddenly displayed two artificial suns, their presence shockingly formidable. Chapter 995 - Chapter 995: All Trump Cards Out, A Desperate Gamble Chapter 995: All Trump Cards Out, A Desperate Gamble Editor: Henyee Translations In that instant, the forces within that space went utterly berserk. The supreme power of the void rift, the supreme true sun fire created by intense fluctuations, and the chaotic energy filling the void all collided. The three grand and supreme forces met in this space, causing an incredibly terrifying wave of energy that instantly burst forth, ripping the chaotic realm apart. Boom! Boom! Boom! The dreadful fluctuations and explosions completely dominated the area, sending shockwaves that were felt throughout the celestial cave. The apocalyptic scene lasted an indeterminate amount of time. When everything finally settled, only a void filled with chaos energy remained, with the searing true sun¡¯s fire still burning fiercely at the edges. The landscape was devastated, resembling a world that had been completely destroyed, barren of any life. In the void, only the silhouette of a dragon-like beast stood, undoubtedly the ninth-level dragon beast. Not far from it, the other ninth-level beast was barely clinging to life, nearly dead. Its body, though still exuding the deterrence of a Daolord, was utterly drained of power. The dragon beast¡¯s surprise attack had forced it to expend all its energy in defense, and the subsequent chain of events had pushed it to the brink of death. Its massive body lay wrecked like ruins, barely breathing as the ninth-level dragon beast approached. In the struggle for this opportunity, it was about to pay with its life, while Jiang Chengxuan, the interloper it despised, seemed to have vanished into ash. The ninth-level dragon beast, without wasting words, used its power of the Daolord to deliver the final blow to its foe. A ninth-level beast thus fell, its Dao rule dissipated, manifesting as a sorrowful cry from the heavens, and the force of nothingness finally dispersed. Joy surged on the face of the ninth-level dragon beast, for it had not only eliminated its opponent but also seized the chance to claim the supreme spiritual fruit. Every part of a ninth-level beast is a treasure, and by consuming the corpse of the ninth-level beast along with the supreme spiritual fruit, it could potentially ascend to the Immortal Realm immediately. Such an opportunity was enough to drive it to ecstasy. But then, an unexpected twist occurred. From the remnants of the void entrance, a blazingly intense golden light burst forth. Mixed with strange chaotic energy and multicolored divine light, different divine fires, like a comet from another world, swiftly struck towards the ninth-level dragon beast. This terrifying attack was unexpectedly from Jiang Chengxuan, whom they thought had been obliterated. In a moment of life and death, Jiang had unleashed all his power and edged into the periphery of the void space, avoiding all damage. Now, with the ninth-level void beast fallen and its void force dissipated, Jiang decisively surged forth at full strength, bursting from the brink. This gamble was truly fraught with danger, a near brush with death. At the moment he was struck by the true sun¡¯s fire, he had summoned the Eternal Sun Furnace, using countless exotic fires for protection. Afterward, leveraging the ascended Golden Void Sword and his full power enhanced by the Five Elements Divine Light, he clung to the edge of the void entrance, barely holding on. This move, from death to life, allowed him to escape from the fatal blows of the two ninth-level beasts, preserving all his strength. Such a gamble was risky. If the ninth-level void beast had not perished, he would have been lost to the void. Fortunately, this time, he had gambled correctly and emerged victorious. At this moment, Jiang unleashed the greatest power of his life, striking at the most relaxed and vulnerable moment of the ninth-level dragon beast. The outcome was predictable. The ascended Golden Void Sword, now capable of slaying a Daolord, gathered all of Jiang¡¯s supreme power and mercilessly pierced the chest of the ninth-level dragon beast, shattering its heart. Even its Dao rule shattered under this strike, caught entirely off guard by this full-force attack. The ninth-level dragon beast, from extreme joy to despair, saw its face freeze in frustration and resentment. It did not achieve ascension, and in such a state, there was no possibility of survival. In its last moments, it saw the figure of the human cultivator it had underestimated¡ªJiang Chengxuan. His determination and resolve were evident until the end, the very reason he had survived and triumphed. Roar! The ninth-level dragon beast, despite all its schemes, died unwillingly alongside its opponent, both falling in this world. Only when the spectacle of the Dao fall unfolded did Jiang¡¯s mind finally settle. In this battle, facing two opponents of Daolord realm, he had survived by gambling with his life and turned the tables in a counterattack, winning in the end. This battle could be considered the pinnacle of his journey since entering Dao Mastery, achieving what even a reincarnated immortal might struggle to accomplish¡ªslaying two Daolord with the power of Dao Mastery alone. The battle epitomized a culmination of countless coincidences, opportunities, and sheer survival instincts, all bound by his willingness to risk everything. In the wake of such a battle, even with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s temperament, a sense of surreal achievement washed over him, as if living through a fantastical dream. After several moments of contemplation to calm his mind, he finally snapped back to reality, beginning to harvest the remains of the ninth-level beasts. These materials, capable of crafting Arcane Treasures, were more precious than any treasure he had encountered before. Now was the time to reap the rewards of his victory. The remains of the two ninth-level spiritual beasts, rich in rare materials and treasures, along with the ninth-level supreme spiritual fruit tree, represented unparalleled opportunities that any Daolordlord would envy, even to the point of risking their lives. Such treasures, Jiang Chengxuan knew, could tempt even immortals who might stumble upon this scene to claim these powerful legacies for themselves. Seated amidst the ruins, Jiang pulled out arrays and elixirs to rapidly restore his condition. After some time, when he had regained about seventy percent of his peak strength, he truly allowed himself to relax. Now was the moment to collect the spoils of war. The materials and treasures from the bodies of the ninth-level spiritual beasts were not just rare; they were treasures unseen in ages. These, coupled with the ninth-level supreme spiritual fruit, constituted an unparalleled windfall. Such fortune, he mused, might well be the greatest opportunity of his life since acquiring the achievement system. Even with his stoic nature, Jiang felt a wave of dreamlike disbelief wash over him, as though he was living a fantastical dream. After several moments of centering himself, he finally set about harvesting the materials from the carcasses of the ninth-level beasts. These resources were crucial for refining Arcane Treasures and were more valuable than any loot he had previously obtained. Moreover, these resources served as the best evidence of his incredible victory, a testament to his supreme glory. Chapter 996 - Chapter 996: The Spiritual Fruit Acquired, New "Visitors" Arrives Chapter 996: The Spiritual Fruit Acquired, New ¡°Visitors¡± Arrives Editor: Henyee Translations In this desolate land, Jiang Chengxuan gleefully harvested his spoils of war. Though the two ninth-level beasts did not carry their collections like human cultivators, their bodies were still treasure troves in themselves. Wielding the Golden Void Sword, Jiang Chengxuan transformed into a merciless butcher, methodically dismembering the corpses of the ninth-level beasts. Take for example the ninth-level Void Beast, whose spikes resembled natural treasures of the void, akin to the Arcane Treasure, and whose bones and skin could be crafted into defensive treasures of the highest order. Similarly, the scales and the Dao rule-infused tail of the other ninth-level Dragon Beast were equally rare, each a treasure of heavenly stature. Other materials, such as the beast¡¯s eyes and marrow, needless to say, were top grade materials for crafting pills and artifacts. In Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands, these resources could be utilized to their fullest potential. He didn¡¯t even need to trade or sell them or seek someone to refine them, as he himself was a master of weapon refinement and alchemy at the eighth level. The loot brought immense joy to his heart. With these resources, he no longer had to worry about future consumption. This trip to the immortal cave abode had fully replenished his stores of alchemy resources. Soon after, the remains of the two ninth-level beasts were thoroughly collected by Jiang Chengxuan, leaving nothing to waste. He then traversed the chaotic space, pushing through layers of primordial mist, his heartbeat quickening with each step. These two beasts were merely an unexpected bonus; the true goal of his journey was the ninth-level supreme Spiritual Fruit. As Jiang Chengxuan stepped under the tree exuding a mighty life force, he immediately felt a harmony of Dao forces, and his injuries began to subtly heal. Merely standing under the shade of this ninth-level Spiritual Fruit tree demonstrated its formidable power. Looking up, he saw the ninth-level supreme Spiritual Fruit suspended in the middle of the tree, its mysterious Dao radiance continuously emanating in all directions. It resembled a splendid miniature star, surrounded by orbiting rings of light, displaying its immense power. Within it lay millennia of life essence, nurtured over eons by the immortal cave abode, and born with the purest essence of Dao. The purity of its energy was on par with the Samsara Dao granted by the system. With anticipation and excitement, Jiang Chengxuan soared up and plucked the supreme Spiritual Fruit. In that instant, the world seemed to come alive, as if stirred by the departure of the supreme Spiritual Fruit. Holding it in his hand, Jiang Chengxuan felt an immense satisfaction and clarity of thought. This was the opportunity that even great Daolords coveted, now seized forcefully by him, bringing a surge of pride and confidence. Moments later, as Jiang Chengxuan stored the ninth-level supreme Spiritual Fruit, he contemplated his next steps. Meanwhile, at the entrance of the immortal cave abode in the outer domain space, a sudden anomaly occurred. Following the disappearance of the Haoran Sect, Pantheon Sect, Divine Shadow Gate, and the Limitless Sect, this silent outer domain welcomed new visitors. Figures exuding domineering auras shattered the void of the outer domain and made a powerful entrance. These were forces from other sects of the Floodgate Realm. Following the tracks of Jiang Chengxuan and others, a large group from the Floodgate Realm entered the area. With the precedents set by Jiang and his companions, these newcomers quickly located the entrance to the immortal cave abode. Before long, this mighty group stood before the ancient gate that Jiang and his companions had recently passed. Their assembly was formidable, matching the combined strength of the four great sects. Among them, forces like the Sacred Skeleton Sect and the Ghost Palace, notorious for their demonic paths, were present alongside the righteous sects like Qiankun Hall, Five Elements Heaven Sect, and the Eternal Sword Sect. Their mutual presence was unsurprising, evidently having reached some consensus beforehand. The leaders of these forces, needless to say, were all great Daolords. The sect ancestors and old demons, not typically inclined to emerge, were awakened by greed upon hearing of the immortal cave abode and came forth with their disciples to seize this opportunity. With some deals made, even the ostensibly righteous sects like Qiankun Hall and Five Elements Heaven Sect assisted the demonic forces to arrive here quietly. ¡°Indeed, this is an immortal cave abode. Sects like Haoran and Pantheon really harbored ulterior motives, attempting to secretly monopolize this grand opportunity,¡± a great Daolord¡¯s angry voice echoed within the ancient hall. Clearly, the fact that they were not the first on the scene infuriated them. After all, every moment wasted meant a loss of tremendous resources. Even in the short time that had passed, the likes of Haoran Sect might have already widened the gap between them, exacerbating the anxiety in those who already harbored reservations about Haoran Sect. ¡°If there¡¯s a chance, show no mercy to anyone inside. This is between you and me. They surely have already gained much from this place¡­¡± The ancestor of the Sacred Skeleton Sect, shrouded in a grey robe, spoke ominously. And to these clearly heinous suggestions, no one objected, not even those from the so-called righteous sects. They simply pretended not to hear. It was clear there was a tacit understanding among them. The world of cultivation was never far from bloodshed, betrayal, greed, and conspiracy. ¡°The immediate priority is to figure out how to open this ancient gate,¡± stated Daolord Southbright from the Qiankun Hall in a cold voice. Seeing that Qin Shenwu, who had once bested him, might find the opportunity to ascend to the immortal realm, his anxiety was greater than anyone else¡¯s. He cared for nothing else; his only desire was to thwart Qin Shenwu¡¯s path. This had almost become an obsession, verging on madness in his heart. ¡°Heh, as I said earlier, if I claimed to have a way, then there will be a way,¡± sneered a powerful figure from the side of the demonic. As for opening the ancient gate, these demonic forces indeed had some unique methods. After all, despite everything, the demonic sects had a long history that was no less prestigious than any other. Over thousands of years, various demonic forces might have been exterminated time and again, but they always managed to reinvent themselves and continue their lineages after colluding in disgrace. Chapter 997 - Chapter 997: Half-Life, Half-Death, Bizarre Divinations Chapter 997: Half-Life, Half-Death, Bizarre Divinations Editor: Henyee Translations The demonic forces had long coveted certain special inheritances, always ready to meddle in various opportunities. As they say, ¡°thieves have their own ways,¡± and that was precisely their approach. Despite being shunned and targeted by various forces, the demonic had managed to devise their own unorthodox and sinister methods for invading the restrictions of various caves. This time, the cooperation between the Qiankun Hall, the Five Elements Heaven Sect, and the demonic forces included these services. They were not out of goodwill or brotherhood with the demonic forces, but purely out of mutual exploitation. After all, these forces, who pride themselves on their noble heritage from the higher realms, held disdain for the demonic forces at heart. ¡°Let¡¯s start,¡± commanded Daolord Southbright of the Qiankun Hall coldly, showing no interest in giving any face. This deprived the ancestor of the Ghost Palace of a chance to flaunt his power, causing him some displeasure. However, at this moment, they were all in the same boat, so it wasn¡¯t the time to voice complaints. Moreover, they all shared the sentiment of wanting to enter the immortal cave abode as soon as possible. Quickly, under the arrangement of the Ghost Palace and the Sacred Skeleton Sect, a sinister altar appeared in the middle of the ancient hall, looking ominously dark and starkly contrasting with the grandeur around it. ¡°This sacrificial ritual uses the souls of the dead as substitutes for us, to confound the heavenly secrets and infiltrate this ancient gate. This is an ancient method passed down through our sects, requiring the expenditure of soul resources¡­¡± ¡°Enough, we¡¯re not responsible for this. It was all clarified in the cooperation,¡± interrupted a great Daolord from the Five Elements Heaven Sect, as the Ghost Palace¡¯s ancestor was about to boast about their sinister methods. The atmosphere turned tense again instantly. The people from the Ghost Palace and the Sacred Skeleton Sect looked grimly and coldly at those from the righteous sects. They had long heard of the corruption of Qiankun Hall and Five Elements Heaven Sect but hadn¡¯t expected these ostensibly virtuous people to be so blunt and disdainful. ¡°Forget it, it¡¯s pointless to talk more. Once we enter the immortal cave abode, life and death are in the hands of fate,¡± declared the ancestor of the Sacred Skeleton Sect, easing the tense atmosphere and allowing the ritual to continue. Following this, there was no more interaction; they silently began their invasion of the immortal cave abode. As the sacrificial ritual progressed, everyone felt an intense coldness enveloping them, as if millions of ghosts were clinging to their bodies. When the ritual peaked, a strange fluctuation shot out and blasted into the ancient gate. To their surprise, the mysterious ancient gate slowly opened a narrow, eerie green crack. ¡°Quick, we only have the time for ten breaths!¡± shouted the ancestor from the demonic sects as they transformed into streaks of light, not hesitating to enter the crack. Seeing this, the people from Qiankun Hall and Five Elements Heaven Sect cursed silently at the damned demonic forces; the method indeed only allowed for such a brief moment. Despite their suspicions and anger, the call to action and the deadly allure of the immortal cave abode left them no choice but to grit their teeth and follow through the crack. Buzzing sounds filled the air as one after another entered the gate. Moments later, the eerie green crack began to fluctuate violently. Just as the last figure entered the ancient gate, a terrifying wave of energy burst from within, instantly obliterating the sacrificial altar. Nevertheless, this group of unscrupulous, rule-breaking dark zealots had silently infiltrated the immortal cave abode. An invisible crisis was slowly brewing, looming over the members of the Haoran Sect, the Pantheon Sect, and other forces¡­ Meanwhile, as the demonic forces breached the immortal cave abode, Jiang Chengxuan had already left the previous battlefield. After studying the ninth-level supreme Spiritual Fruit tree for several days, he successfully took it with him. He planned to plant it within the Haoran Sect in the future, where it would surely become a treasure of the sect. Over the next few days, he continued to explore the immortal cave abode, passing through several trials and collecting treasures, though none as previous as before. During these days, he neither encountered Shen Ruyan and others nor any other cultivators from the Floodgate Realm. Jiang Chengxuan could only resign himself to the vastness of the immortal cave abode. As he wandered, a sudden flicker of insight crossed his mind, signaling a premonition. As someone possessing the Intuition of the Heavens, he knew that the stirring in his mind was not unfounded. Something causally linked was undoubtedly affecting him at this very moment. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan calmed his spirit and expanded his spiritual sense to its fullest, initiating a Heavenly Calculation Technique to probe the underlying currents. This time, deep within the immortal cave abode, his Heavenly Calculation Technique reached unprecedented heights, swiftly hitting its limits. Previously, the cave¡¯s constraints had suppressed his divination abilities, but now, they were fully unleashed. However, the divinations presented were exceptionally strange, showing a clear division between black and white, indicating a mix of life and death energies. This undoubtedly suggested that numerous and unpredictable changes were brewing, complicating any attempts to foresee the future. ¡°Not enough, let¡¯s employ the Profound Dao Disc,¡± Jiang Chengxuan muttered to himself, dissatisfied with the vague results. With a single gesture, he summoned the Profound Dao Disc¡ªa reward from the system that could break through the limits of Heavenly Calculation Technique. Upon its activation, the power of destiny infused into his divination efforts. In an instant, gusts of cleansing wind swept through the divination images, each gust hastening the transformations and clarifying the images further. The initially chaotic black and white swirls slowly morphed, eventually stabilizing into an image depicting both yin and yang¡ªhalf light, half shadow. ¡°Half-life, half-death¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan whispered, deeply shocked by this divination outcome. What could possibly happen within the immortal cave abode to suggest such grave danger? Especially considering that he was not currently undergoing any trials, this clearly indicated that some external threat, not part of the trials, was drawing near. A premonition struck Jiang Chengxuan almost immediately, suggesting only one type of peril that could correspond to such a dire omen. Chapter 998 - Chapter 998: The Grey-White Mist, The Void-Breaking Observation Array Chapter 998: The Grey-White Mist, The Void-Breaking Observation Array Editor: Henyee Translations Facing the ominous results of his divinations, Jiang Chengxuan was cautious and slightly worried, yet he was not overly fearful. He continued his explorations within the immortal cave abode, unwilling to hide or cower. After all, not long ago, he had slain two ninth-level beasts¡ªequivalent to two Mahayana Daolords. Having survived such deadly battles, there was little left in the world that could instill fear in him. He did not stow away the Profound Dao Disc but continued to use it for his Heavenly Calculation Technique, looking for a safer direction to proceed slowly and hopefully find Shen Ruyan and the others. Although he wasn¡¯t particularly frightened by the half-life, half-death divination, he was still very concerned about the safety of his companions. Jiang Chengxuan hoped to establish contact with others soon, to share the news of the changing conditions and to prevent any unforeseen dangers. Given the already perilous nature of the immortal cave abode and the potential for additional complications, the situation was exceedingly risky. With the help of the Profound Dao Disc, three paths were revealed to him through his divinations. A location aglow with purple-golden light, indicating significant opportunity but also substantial risk. A place with billowing black-grey smoke columns, undoubtedly harboring great danger, likely the territory of another ninth-level mystical beast. A grey-white area, filled with mystery and the unknown, which even the enhanced Heavenly Calculation Technique could not penetrate. Intuitively, Jiang Chengxuan felt drawn to the mysterious grey-white area, believing that it held a significant opportunity meant specifically for him. Deciding on his next course of action, he put away the Profound Dao Disc and pondered deeply. The first location, though promising, was explicitly dangerous and thus unsuitable given the current circumstances. Already endowed with considerable fortune from his previous encounters, he felt no need to seek further peril. He was convinced that no opportunity within the cave could rival the treasures he had already acquired from the two ninth-level beasts and the supreme Spiritual Fruit. His goal now was to avoid danger and seek fortune prudently. Thus, he could easily discard the first and second options. His intuition and deliberations pointed in one direction. Resolved, Jiang Chengxuan transformed into a five-colored light and flew towards the third location, the mysterious grey-white area. ¡­ Days later, after traveling tens of thousands of miles without incident, Jiang Chengxuan found the cave¡¯s vastness and grandeur somewhat frustrating. Though called a cave, it was as large as a complete world. The scale of the ancient immortal¡¯s creation was terrifying¡ªnot only had they crafted such an immense world out of nothing, but they had also perfectly balanced its various resources and rules. What impressed him most was that the immortal cave abode was established in an outer domain, perhaps deliberately arranged by the ancient immortal. At that moment, the world ahead finally began to change noticeably. A dense fog lay thickly on the horizon like a towering wall connecting the heavens, blocking everything from the outside. The fog, distinctly grey-white, matched the description from the Heavenly Calculation Technique. Jiang Chengxuan accelerated, reaching the edge of the dense fog in an instant. Here, a profound and mysterious aura flickered in and out of perception, eluding even his intuition. Facing this situation, Jiang Chengxuan did not rush in. Instead, he used various means to probe the fog. He retrieved some treasures from his storage and set up a detection array on the spot, using the eyeball of a ninth-leve beast as the focal point of the array. This array, known as the Void-Breaking Observation Array, was an eighth-level array capable of granting the user a celestial perspective, allowing them to see everything within a hundred miles as if through the eyes of the heavens. However, as the Void-Breaking Observation Array activated, massive waves of energy spread through the void. Jiang Chengxuan, though his eyes were closed, felt the world before him shrink down to the size of a sand table in his mind. Yet, under the influence of this array, the endless fog remained unmoved. Beyond seeing the area just beyond the fog, he could not perceive anything further. The eighth-level array had no effect on the vast expanse of fog. Although he had anticipated this, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression grew more solemn after deactivating the array. He didn¡¯t give up, however. He then brought out a divine treasure, the Vast Heaven Divine Jade, known for its ability to defend against primordial spirit attacks and illusions, which also proved useful for exploration. Channeling his Dharmic power into his primordial spirit, he intensified his gaze, and a light shot out from his soul, illuminating the grey-white fog. This time, his vision, following this light, slowly penetrated the grey-white fog, inching deeper into its mysteries. Encouraged by this successful exploration, Jiang Chengxuan felt a surge of confidence. However, just as he was gaining clarity through the fog, an unexpected event occurred. As Jiang Chengxuan peered into the grey-white mist, mysterious runes began to subtly appear in his field of vision, startling him. He sensed something amiss around him and decided to withdraw, attempting to retract his spiritual power. But at that moment, he realized that a faint grey-white mist had already enveloped his surroundings. ¡°Damn it!¡± he cursed inwardly, sensing the urgency of the situation. With no time to hesitate, he unleashed all his power. The Five Elements Diagram was summoned instantly, transforming into the Golden Void Sword, cleaving through the void in an attempt to escape. A flash of golden light split the air as Jiang Chengxuan turned into a golden beam of light, shooting back along the path he had come. However, when he paused to survey his surroundings, he found to his dismay that he was still enveloped in the eerie grey-white mist. Despite his powerful escape attempt, he had not left the area at all. It became apparent that he had unknowingly entered deeper into the mist while trying to explore it, influenced by its mysterious properties. By the time he realized it, he was fully immersed, and his senses of direction and perception were thoroughly confused. His escape attempt had likely only taken him deeper into the heart of the mist. Chapter 999 - Chapter 999: The Blood Lotus and the Golden Giant Hand Chapter 999: The Blood Lotus and the Golden Giant Hand Editor: Henyee Translations Deep within the dense grey-white mist, it seemed as if nothing else existed. No matter which direction Jiang Chengxuan looked, all he could see was the swirling fog. Facing this persistent mist, Jiang Chengxuan manifested the Five Elements Samsara world, forcibly carving out a sanctified space around him. Fortunately, aside from impeding his departure and obstructing his view, the mist did not exert any other negative effects, such as weakening his Dao rules or damaging his primordial spirit. Jiang Chengxuan summoned a fire rule from the Five Elements, creating a blazing line of fire in the palm of his hand and casting it into the mist, expecting some reaction. Under normal circumstances, any type of mist would at least react to the flame, but the grey-white fog remained unaffected as if it didn¡¯t exist at all. This peculiar resistance left Jiang Chengxuan feeling uneasy, his expression turning grave. He subsequently tried various methods including primordial spirit attacks, the power of Dao rules, and treasures to probe the mist, but nothing seemed to affect it. It appeared that this grey-white fog shared a mysterious similarity with the force of voidness, potentially originating from a higher realm, making it unreachable by the forces of this realm. The fog only seemed to stir when Jiang Chengxuan attempted to leave, flowing sluggishly as if clinging to him, causing even his brows to furrow tightly. If there truly was nothing within this fog and its sole purpose was to trap those who entered, the situation was indeed dire. He needed to find a way to influence the fog to reveal a path out. At that moment, a terrifying disturbance erupted from the heavens above within the endless fog. A force of immense power burst forth, its might equal to the lethal abilities of a ninth-leve beast. Facing this sudden change, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but cry out in frustration, for this was not the change he had desired. But then, without mercy, a fearsome attack descended instantly. Colors finally broke through the monotony of the fog as crimson lightning wildly streaked across the sky. Blood-red lotuses, like maple leaves blown by a fierce wind, emerged from the dense fog, rapidly descending towards Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s position. These blood lotuses were interconnected, forming a net that enveloped him. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan unleashed the Five Elements Diagram, transforming it into the Golden Void Sword and slashing horizontally across the space. The nearest blood lotus was cleaved in two under the invisible edge of the sword. Just as he prepared to strike the next lotus, the disruption caused by the split lotus made all the surrounding blood lotuses converge on him aggressively. These blood-red lotuses, tightly intertwined, seemed to strangle their prey until suffocation. Jiang Chengxuan felt a choking sensation as this wave of attacks, carrying the weight of great accomplishment, converged from all directions, leaving him no escape. ¡°Samsara divine power, activate!¡± he roared, just as the blood lotuses were about to engulf him. He pushed the power of Samsara to its peak. The Dao of Samsara erupted, distorting time, space, and everything around, causing the countless blood lotuses to pause momentarily. However, this was still not enough to escape the encircling net. With relentless determination, Jiang Chengxuan continued to unleash the power of Samsara. Under the terrifying force, the blood lotuses began to change. Knots between the roots started to twist, pulling the lotuses together under the influence of Samsara, mingling them into a chaotic explosion. BOOM! Blood-red explosions erupted, shaking the void and triggering a chain of reactions. The world turned blood-red as if descending into hell. Caught amidst it, Jiang Chengxuan had to rely on the Five Elements Samsara to withstand the aftershocks. After weathering the initial assault, the damage from the residual impacts was significantly less than a direct hit. Had the blood lotuses exploded directly on him due to his reversal, the consequences would have been unthinkable. Rumble! Yet, as he faced these challenges, another terrifying fluctuation began in the unreachable skies above, leaving him no respite. An overwhelming force, once again, swept down towards Jiang Chengxuan with the might of great accomplishment. Something massive forced the dense grey-white fog apart in the high sky, exerting a tremendous pressure. Jiang Chengxuan, without any hesitation, once again summoned the Golden Void Sword. A dazzling burst of golden light suddenly exploded, and a colossal pillar, resembling a titanic hand, crashed down. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s pupils dilated as the golden object quickly filled his vision¡ªa gigantic golden hand, surrounded by numerous golden runes, positioned as if to crush something fiercely, descended vertically. The force of the Mahayana rules on it was terrifying and seemingly indestructible, instilling fear in anyone who beheld it. This was not a mere display of power; it was a manifestation of brute force and Dao rules, oppressively bearing down. ¡°Not yet ready to be crushed!¡± Jiang Chengxuan roared in defiance. Behind him, the power of the Dragon Elephant burst forth, his entire body¡¯s strength driven to its maximum. Even his form expanded, making him appear as a titan. Transforming the Golden Void Sword into the Deep Earth Halberd, he enlarged it to its fullest, akin to a towering peak, grasping it firmly in his hands. With formidable force, he thrust the halberd upward towards the descending golden hand. BOOM! The collision of these terrifying forces caused the void to shatter into countless fragments. Like a mirror explosively breaking, the aftermath of the strike sent shockwaves throughout the space. The Deep Earth Halberd met the golden finger head-on, both vibrating intensely from the immense forces clashing without yield, igniting explosions and ripples through the void. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face turned a fiery red, his eyes blazing with indomitable fury, his muscles bulging, and the dragon elephant roaring behind him. He stood firm against this might, comparable to the great powers, unyielding to the crushing force of the giant finger. This scene was immensely awe-inspiring and brutal, showcasing an unyielding spirit that defied the heavens. Chapter 1000 - Chapter 1000: Big Dipper, the Seven Kill Array Chapter 1000: Big Dipper, the Seven Kill Array Editor: Henyee Translations At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan felt as if he were holding up the heavens themselves, the weight colossal. For the first time, such a terrifying power emerged, one that could even make the strength of the Dragon Elephant feel an immense pressure. He had no choice but to muster all his strength, holding up the heavens with one hand. His Deep Earth Halbert pierced the sky, clashing directly against the golden colossal finger. Each second stretched into eternity, and even when the clash ended, Jiang Chengxuan was unaware. Only when he felt a lightness in his hands did he suddenly realize that he had withstood the barrage. In the sky, the golden colossal finger had dissipated into specks of light, leaving behind only a vast path of void. The gray-white mist was pushed aside by the shattered force of the paths, resembling a heavenly road. He heavily planted his Deep Earth Halbert into the ground, causing an earthquake with a thunderous rumble. Looking at his own arms, bulging veins and an involuntary slight tremor revealed the difficulty of this arm-wrestling match. Jiang Chengxuan circulated his Dharmic power through several cycles before he could slightly recover. But just then, in the momentarily calm gray-white mist, another strange light sparked up again. A terrifying aura once more emanated from the heavens, aimed directly at where Jiang Chengxuan stood. Rows of cold lights burst forth in the sky, illuminating as the Big Dipper, exuding an immensely majestic presence. Jiang Chengxuan knew another round of terrifying attacks was about to commence, and this strike also carried the power of Mahayana, almost nearing that of an immortal. Whether it was the enormous Dharmic power or the seamless rule, they were even more terrifying than the previous ninth-level beast¡¯s technique. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan, having already expended too much strength and hindered by the gray-white mist, couldn¡¯t even dodge. He knew he must be undergoing some trial, and the only way out was to pass through it entirely. With this thought, his heart set resolutely, knowing that every forthcoming attack would demand a fight to the death for a chance at survival. Rumble! Above the heavens, the Big Dipper suddenly flared up, the blue flames and auroras instantly obscuring the sky. The next moment, one of the stars flickered and vanished from its original position. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan unfolded his Five Elements Samsara World, the circular barrier instantly expanding to its maximum. Rumble! Just as the barrier unfolded, a massive aurora star collided against it, triggering a terrifying explosion. At the same time, an extremely cold and eerie force of the rule erupted from it, beginning to erode the Five Elements Samsara rule. This force of the rule, though unable to penetrate the Five Elements Samsara World, still caused Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Dharmic power to stagnate, and the long-absent sensation of cold also spread throughout his body. This Big Dipper contained the rule of the universe¡¯s freezing point, its terrifying aura not fully blockable even by the Five Elements rule. Compared to the previous golden colossal finger, this clash was a test of rule and Dharmic power. The freezing point rule, while not violently destructive, silently exerted insane pressure on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s rule and Dharmic power. If he couldn¡¯t withstand this round of exhaustion, the only outcome would be becoming an ice sculpture. Rumble! As Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression turned grave, the next moment the Big Dipper flickered and furiously struck. BOOM! As if this star was a signal, the Big Dipper blinked continuously, instantly appearing around Jiang Chengxuan. Seven stars, like a cage, conjured a deep frozen hell, the extreme freezing aura making Jiang Chengxuan feel as if his blood would freeze. Fortunately, the extreme cold power contained within these star rules, targeting the primordial spirit, was completely blocked by the Vast Heaven Divine Jade, allowing him clarity in this frozen hell. Using this advantage, Jiang Chengxuan drove his will madly, pushing the Five Elements Samsara World to its limit. At this moment, within the Five Elements Samsara World, it had turned into an Ice Age, yet within it, the power of the Five Elements still circulated resiliently and resisted. In the erosion of the Big Dipper, even Jiang Chengxuan felt slightly dizzy, but he bit his tongue, forcing himself to stay alert and unleash all his power. This time, amid the siege of the Big Dipper, Jiang Chengxuan did not know how long he lasted. When the stars no longer emitted auroras, he seized the moment to burst forth. From between his brows, a long-brewing five-colored divine light burst forth, sweeping across all the Big Dipper in an instant, forcibly suppressing their final powers. Jiang Chengxuan roared, his body covered in a thin layer of ice. Suddenly shaking violently, he shattered the heavy constraint. He immediately deployed the Five Elements Diagram, transforming it into the most lethal Golden Void Sword, its sword light sweeping across. A golden sword intent drew a dazzling halo, in a breath¡¯s time, striking simultaneously across the seven Big Dippers. Ding¡ª Until the next moment, the sound of the sword ringing resonated, and the seven Big Dippers were split in half in an instant, finally dispersing the bone-penetrating cold. This round of attack was finally thwarted by Jiang Chengxuan. However, after this round, Jiang Chengxuan felt a sense of weakness throughout his body, nearly ninety percent of his strength had been depleted. These three attacks, comparable to Mahayana, were even more terrifying than battling a true Mahayana Daolord. Faced with these assaults, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t dodge, and moreover, the three killing moves were seamlessly interconnected. The contained Dharmic power and rule also varied. It was as though three Mahayan Daolords were taking turns attacking Jiang Chengxuan, thus producing such a formidable force. ¡°At this rate, for the next move, I must resort to using my last trump card.¡± Jiang Chengxuan rapidly pondered his options. In the midst of this, a sensation told him that this trial was far from over with just these three killing moves. Based on his estimation, this attack would not be less than seven times. This was the Seven Kill Array. Rumble! Just as Jiang Chengxuan was adjusting, as he anticipated, a terrifying aura burst forth from the dome above once again. This strike, compared to the previous three, was neither weaker nor stronger, still embodying the might of a Mahayana Daolord. Feeling the aura of this wave of attack, Jiang Chengxuan resignedly confirmed that he could no longer defend against it. At this moment, he was left with less than twenty percent of his strength to withstand this attack, he had no choice but to use his last resort. However, Jiang Chengxuan harbored deeper concerns in his heart. If it truly was the number of seven kills, then in the time to come, there would still be four deadly attacks. Relying on his last resort, he might not be able to block all of them. In the sky, suddenly, dark clouds gathered densely, with golden lightning moving within the clouds like dragons, incredibly shocking. Before Jiang Chengxuan had a chance to catch his breath, the next killing move arrived in an instant. Chapter 1001 - Chapter 1001: Formidable Defense, Absolute Defense Talisman Chapter 1001: Formidable Defense, Absolute Defense Talisman Editor: Henyee Translations Above the dome, an immense golden lightning bolt, dragon-shaped and almost sentient, intermittently appeared amidst the clouds, its golden dragon eyes flickering with thunder. Undoubtedly, this strike, infused with the most lethal thunder rule and of a rank possibly no less than Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Elements Divine Thunder, was the most lethal. For Jiang Chengxuan, who was currently exhausted, this pure offensive assault was undoubtedly fatal. Rumble! The sound of thunder reverberated through this world, echoing repeatedly, causing ripples in the void. The next moment, a dragon¡¯s roar suddenly resounded, and the entire world was momentarily bathed in gold, sprinkling flecks of spiritual light and igniting lightning everywhere in the void. The Dharmic power in the air turned exceedingly violent. The golden dragon, finally swooping down with an unstoppable force, made Jiang Chengxuan feel an overwhelming presence pressing down, his skin tingling with numbness. The golden divine thunder dragon roared as it struck down; this strike was still fatal. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan had no strength left to block it. But just as death seemed imminent, Jiang Chengxuan, with an unchanging expression, lightly pinched a talisman in his hand. Inscribed on the talisman were incredibly mysterious patterns¡ªthis was the Absolute Defense Talisman awarded by the system. ¡°Activate!¡± Facing the furious golden divine dragon, Jiang Chengxuan deployed the Absolute Defense Talisman. Instantaneously, an immensely powerful aura burst forth, chaotically forging a domain of its own in the tumult. Within this barrier, the power it contained felt like nothingness, invincible and unshakeable. Rumble! The golden divine thunder struck the Absolute Defense. This time, however, no terrifying fluctuations occurred. Or rather, Jiang Chengxuan, within the Absolute Defense barrier, felt nothing. The previously fearsome golden divine thunder, upon colliding with the Absolute Defense, was like a pebble falling into the deep sea, merely stirring minor ripples. The terrifying destructive force of the thunder, as if swallowed into another world, abruptly dissipated significantly. This scene, even Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but feel surprised and greatly admired internally. The treasure provided by the system indeed maintained its usual quality, fully living up to its name. Facing the Thunder rule of Mahayana, the strongest killing rule, and being able to defend against it so seamlessly showed the level of this item¡ªperhaps even superior to Mahayana, possibly capable of absolutely blocking even an immortal¡¯s strike. This wasn¡¯t just a transcendence of cultivation levels but a suppression on the level of rule¡ªthe rule from the Absolute Defense Talisman was some absolute rule. However, the only shortcoming was that, restricted by the rules of this world, Jiang Chengxuan could not use divine powers to restore his strength. Under the protection of Absolute Defense, he could only slowly circulate his cultivation techniques to recover his Dharmic power. BOOM! Outside, the thunder raged furiously, while within the Absolute Defense, Jiang Chengxuan sat in meditation, circulating his energies. This scene was filled with an eerie feeling. But just moments later, the terrifying golden divine thunder dragon finally exhausted itself against the Absolute Defense. The outside scene returned to being covered in gray-white fog, with only the golden lightning still occasionally flickering in the void. With the Absolute Defense Talisman, Jiang Chengxuan had ultimately stopped the fourth attack of the Seven Kills Sequence. However, Jiang Chengxuan felt no joy in his heart, knowing that at least three more equally terrifying attacks were soon to come. And the protective aura of the Absolute Defense, after blocking all the strikes of the golden divine thunder, was not as robust as before, Its emitted aura was noticeably weaker. Jiang Chengxuan could not possibly block all attacks with just one talisman. The next wave of terrifying attacks gave Jiang Chengxuan no chance to breathe, immediately brewing again in the dome above. The terrifying fluctuation of aura spread, and the fifth attack of the Seven Kill Array revealed its face. In the void, two tiny black singularities flickered, followed by a spreading aura of destruction, These two points, swelling rapidly in the wind, quickly transformed into something akin to black holes. The two black holes grew larger and larger, eventually turning into abyss-like presences in the increasingly terrifying aura. Deep and unfathomable, these openings seemed to connect to some sinister world, emitting an extremely evil aura. The next moment, two gigantic black hands stretched out from them, tearing the void violently and striking fiercely against the Absolute Defense. Rumble! Under the wave of evil aura, the void instantly shook incessantly, the evil force of corruption instantly turning the barrier black. Within the Absolute Defense, Jiang Chengxuan felt the world plunge into darkness. Outside, the two evil hands, growing various bizarre organs and wildly twisting, struck the protection repeatedly and fiercely. The terrifying presence seemed ready to shatter the void, turning the surrounding area into a land of chaos. A bizarre rule, aggressively eroding the Absolute Defense barrier, came from a Daolord of a demonic oath, mysterious and sinister. If Jiang Chengxuan had been exposed, he would have faced not only the force of the attack but also the corruption and infection from the abyss. However, the Absolute Defense barrier spared him from these troubles. Despite the chaotic surge and explosive growth of the evil power outside, and the corrosion of the void by the dark, bizarre hands, they were still entirely isolated and consumed by the Absolute Defense. During this attack, Jiang Chengxuan remained worry-free. Within a swath of darkness, he sat in meditation, focusing on regenerating his strength. Until the darkness finally dispersed, the Absolute Defense Talisman was still standing firm, though the aura it emitted was increasingly faint. The capability that initially completely isolated all disturbances was now almost gone, further slowing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s rate of power recovery. But with the help of the Absolute Defense Talisman, Jiang Chengxuan had endured the fifth round of the Seven Kill Array. Only two more waves were needed to be withstood to pass this trial. Moreover, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strength had now recovered by nearly twenty percent. However, at this moment, an unforeseen and shocking change occurred that Jiang Chengxuan had not anticipated. While he was still planning for the subsequent stages, an incredibly mysterious force suddenly erupted from the ground below. This attack was so sudden and the power behind it was so mysterious and high-level, that it caught Jiang Chengxuan entirely off guard. Chapter 1002 - Chapter 1002: The Final Assault, Natural Array Chapter 1002: The Final Assault, Natural Array Editor: Henyee Translations This abrupt and mysterious fluctuation seemed entirely non-aggressive, inflicting no harm on Jiang Chengxuan. However, when a burst of blue-white radiance illuminated this world, the Absolute Defense, under its influence, slowly began to disintegrate into specks of light. This strike was not meant to cause damage but acted like an absolute command, nullifying all changes in this world and restoring everything to its original state. All the previous battles and collisions, which had left chaos, shattered voids, and disrupted forces of rule, dissipated into points of light, as if an immortal¡¯s hand had smoothed them over. This wave reset the entire gray-white fog world and also dissolved Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s deployed Absolute Defense Talisman. This was unexpected for Jiang Chengxuan. He had thought that regardless of how terrifying the next attack might be, the Absolute Defense Talisman would at least buy him some more time. But he never anticipated that this sixth wave of the Seven Kill Array would not be an attack but a purification. This was undoubtedly a high-level divine power, containing rules that could instantly restore everything. Even the remaining Absolute Defense was eradicated with it. Just moments after this purifying force erupted, as if it had been prearranged, the dome above immediately began to gather energy for the last of the Seven Kills. At this time, Jiang Chengxuan, whose restored Dharmic power was less than half of his peak, stood no chance against this most terrifying assault. Without giving Jiang Chengxuan time to think, the final assault burst forth with a majestic momentum, filling the skies of this world with boundless nebulas. The overbearing aura surged, chaos swept through, and the boundless nebulas instantly transformed into a fierce storm, immensely terrifying. The Storm Nebula arrived in an instant, as if the entire world was pressing down, a cosmic storm furiously striking. This seventh kill, more terrifying than the previous six, also embodied the grand Dao of the universe, with the power to stir the entire nebula and strike down. At this moment, all seven kills had arrived, and Jiang Chengxuan was about to be slain in an instant. At the critical moment, Jiang Chengxuan had no choice but to make a desperate effort, unleashing all his power, but this less than fifty percent strength was so feeble under the seventh kill. Rumble! Just at the encounter, the barrier of the Five Elements Samsara World was battered into a sieve. ¡°Sacrifice!¡± In a moment of life and death, with a thought, Jiang Chengxuan, as the Five Elements Samsara World shattered, deployed a Natural Array. This array, obtained previously in the natural herb garden, had the special effect of shielding aura and concealing fate. Once, when Daolord Southbright tried to prevent Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Shifu, Qin Shenwu, from breaking through to the Mahayana realm, it was this Natural Array that resolved the crisis. At this moment, the only thing Jiang Chengxuan could think of was this last trump card. In an instant, the Natural Array unfolded, plunging the area around Jiang Chengxuan into illusion. He immediately felt a sense of relief, realizing that the Natural Array was taking effect, confusing the targeting of the Seven Kills. In this desperate situation, the fact that the Natural Array was effective brought him some surprise joy. As long as this array worked, the probability of surviving this wave of calamity increased by at least fifty percent. Indeed, the power of the Natural Array was also a very mysterious existence, and its own level of power was quite high, capable of blocking some of the Storm Nebula. Rumble! The terrifying power of the Storm Nebula swept over the Natural Array instantly, and Jiang Chengxuan felt as if the sky was falling. But with the help of the Natural Array, he finally had some confidence to block it, unlike before, where it was a situation of certain death. Under the cover of the Natural Array, even the Seven Kills could not accurately target Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s aura. Thus, its attacking power was dispersed, invisibly weakened. The storm formed by the nebulas raged outside the Natural Array, turning Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s view into a chaotic scene of cosmic torrents. The entire chaotic starry sky in this world intensified, and in that moment, it felt as if the sky and earth were collapsing, the world breaking apart, and the power of collapsing stars created numerous black holes, unleashing terrifying destructive power. These forces reached the pinnacle of Mahayana, immensely terrifying. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart pounded uncontrollably; he had to use all his power at its peak, in conjunction with the Natural Array, to fiercely contend with the continuously striking Storm Nebula. Fortunately, under the interference of the Natural Array, some of the seventh kill¡¯s power could not concentrate, which brought a strange balance to the extremely critical situation. BOOM! The terrifying fluctuations continuously caused destructive havoc in this world. This level of explosion had now surpassed even those of the two ninth-level beasts fighting previously. But despite the gray-white fog obstructing visibility, no one could witness this shocking scene. Unfortunately, this time, luck was not on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s side. Despite exhausting all his Dharmic power, the Storm Nebula continued to strike with its magnificent power, relentlessly bombarding the Natural Array. Ultimately, in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s reluctant gaze, the Natural Array could no longer withstand the full force of the Seven Kills and exploded, turning into a sky full of light particles. The remnants of the Storm Nebula¡¯s force, like a destructive wind, swept across countless stars, striking Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body. In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan felt an immense pain, and at the same time, the raging cosmic rule began to invade his own, clashing within him, causing him to feel an intense tearing sensation. Under the impact of this residual force, Jiang Chengxuan was severely injured in an instant. Even with his formidable physical resilience, he was left with several terrifying wounds, and the chaotic forces corroded him. Inside him, the terrifying clash brought wave after wave of damage, causing Jiang Chengxuan to feel the life force ebbing away. All he could do was muster every inch of strength in his body to resist those invading forces. It was a battle of life and death. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes bled, his teeth clenched tightly as he persisted. Just as his vision blurred, feeling the last flicker of life¡¯s flame about to extinguish, the tumult inside him finally settled. Jiang Chengxuan could barely keep his eyes open; this was the most disheveled he had been in centuries. But still, he had not been defeated; he had withstood all Seven Kills and was still alive, not fallen. The next moment, he vaguely sensed that the gray-white fog was finally beginning to disperse. Chapter 1003 - Chapter 1003: Immortal Enlightenment, Breaking Through to the Peak of the Dao Mastery Chapter 1003: Immortal Enlightenment, Breaking Through to the Peak of the Dao Mastery Editor: Henyee Translations As the final assault subsided, Jiang Chengxuan finally encountered the moment that would break the deadlock. The previously oppressive gray-white fog that had blinded him began to gradually dissipate, thinning like smoke and slowly drifting away with the wind. Above him, in the dome of the sky, seven ancient runes linked together in a circle, forming a mysterious pattern, radiating an unbelievable aura of mystic light. The power of these seven ancient runes, having been completely expended in the Seven Kills, was now spent. That singular, incredibly mysterious speck of light slowly descended, shining upon the severely injured Jiang Chengxuan. In just an instant, Jiang Chengxuan felt his life force replenishing; all his injuries began to slowly heal at this moment. Thus, the fatal danger was finally navigated past. However, at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan was oblivious to his surroundings. Under the influence of this mystic light, he instantly entered a state of sudden enlightenment. His previously exhausted rule power began to manifest anew; the rules of the Five Elements Samsara were fully displayed. In the now complete world of the Five Elements Samsara, traces of green light began to illuminate. Guided by a strand of mystic light, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s consciousness began to sift through the experiences of battles he faced after his breakthrough in the Dao Mastery, each one becoming incredibly clear. Whether it was the campaign against the demonic paths or the trials faced in this Immortal cave. The Dao Mastery-level Meteorite Array, the four Elemental Giants, the Seven Kill Array¡ªevery engagement, Every application of Dharmic power and rules transformed into enlightenment, flowing continuously like a spring in his mind. Outside, this part of the world had completely opened up, with nothing but endless white mist floating into the sky. It resembled the steam released from countless hot springs. Such a sight undoubtedly caught the attention of nearby cultivators. Coincidentally, the closest ones were the demonic cultivators from the Sacred Skeleton Sect. After entering this Immortal cave, over ten days had passed. With the help of their demonic technique, those who had been scattered by the power of the Immortal cave finally regrouped. At this time, they were either seeking opportunities or planning to seize chances from the righteous path. At this moment, the area where Jiang Chengxuan was located began to fill with obscuring white fog, immediately attracting the attention of the group of bone cultivators. ¡°Let¡¯s go check it out, there seems to be some activity over there, it might be some kind of opportunity.¡± ¡­ Meanwhile, Jiang Chengxuan, in a state of enlightenment, felt an immense joy in his heart and mind. This trial of the Seven Kills naturally contained opportunities matching its peril, That speck of green light was a reward from the Immortal cave. Given the intensity of this trial, the level of opportunity for enlightenment was undoubtedly great. This Seven Kills trial, even a typical Mahayana Daolord might not successfully navigate. Yet, Jiang Chengxuan, merely at the level of Dao Mastery, had not only passed but also gained an incredibly potent opportunity. That speck of light finally made Jiang Chengxuan realize the mysteries of this world. Originally, these seven deadly strikes were the overpowering killing moves faced by an ancient Immortal being before their ascension. After becoming an Immortal, on a whim, he recalled his past and recreated these seven killing moves through special methods, each refined into even more powerful techniques. These modified killing moves were then projected here, staying in this world alongside a trace of the ancient Immortal¡¯s enlightenment, turning it into an opportunity. This hint of Immortal enlightenment, to someone merely at the stage of Dao Mastery like Jiang Chengxuan, was like having an unfair advantage. Under the guidance of this speck of light, his understanding of the rules accelerated rapidly, And his realm of power also began to grow incessantly. It was like when he consumed the Advancement Pill given by the system at the Dao Fusion realm, except now, Jiang Chengxuan was at the level of Dao Mastery. Now seated in meditation, his injuries completely healed, his aura became incredibly serene, under which lay a rapidly advancing realm. Early Dao Mastery, mid Dao Mastery, late Dao Mastery¡­ The rules of the Five Elements and the Samsara were evolving rapidly, with every breath bringing a new change, The power of the rules progressed and stabilized with each moment. Such a scene, if witnessed by others, would surely drop jaws. What others could not achieve in thousands or even tens of thousands of years, Jiang Chengxuan was accomplishing in moments. Each minor stage of the Dao Mastery required continuous painstaking effort to advance, and its difficulty of breakthrough was no less than that of other major realms. But now, with the opportunity from a Immortal, Jiang Chengxuan was breaking through realms as naturally as drinking water. Finally, his aura completely stabilized at the peak of the Dao Mastery realm! This was nothing short of miraculous. This brush with death had turned into a fortuitous boon for Jiang Chengxuan. Even if this venture into the Immortal cave brought no other gains, this alone was more than enough. Advancing directly from the initial stages of Dao Mastery to its peak, Jiang Chengxuan had potentially saved himself a millennium of cultivation. The previous master of the Haoran Sect, Xue Ping, was at the peak of Dao Mastery, and now Jiang Chengxuan had caught up to him, a fact that was bound to astonish anyone. Jiang Chengxuan stood up, feeling the almost complete Dao principles within him and the numerous realms he had surpassed, still stunned by his own progress. Although he had anticipated significant opportunities in this Immortal cave, he had never imagined that this ¡°opportunity¡± would allow him to break through to the complete fulfillment of Dao Mastery, just one step away from becoming a Mahayana Daolord. That is, he was now only one step away from the pinnacle of the Floodgate Realm. The recent series of extraordinary events truly left Jiang Chengxuan in awe; this Immortal cave was indeed a blessed place for him. As Jiang Chengxuan stood there in astonishment, The cultivators from the Sacred Skeleton Sect had quietly approached the vicinity. The phenomenon of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s breakthrough had caught their attention, and upon detecting it, they immediately moved closer. As a result, they came face to face with the newly awakened Jiang Chengxuan. Seeing the several dark figures suddenly appearing before him, Jiang Chengxuan was also taken aback, He quickly realized that his earlier speculation was not mistaken. In the instant these dark figures appeared, he could tell they were all cultivators from the Sacred Skeleton Sect. The two groups faced each other, And the atmosphere tensed up in an instant. Chapter 1004 - Chapter 1004: The Killing of the Haoran Sect Master Chapter 1004: The Killing of the Haoran Sect Master Editor: Henyee Translations At the moment they saw Jiang Chengxuan, the members of the Sacred Skeleton Sect¡¯s faces drastically changed. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s identity and appearance were notoriously well-known within the sect; he was essentially their arch-enemy. Among them were higher ups of the sect who had personally witnessed Jiang Chengxuan fighting their sect master on the day the Haoran Sect attacked. The battle was intense and evenly matched. Although they had cultivators of Dao Mastery among them, they knew they were still not a match for Jiang Chengxuan, the Master of the Haoran Sect. However, just as they began to panic and thought about fleeing, the sharp-eyed leader of the demonic cultivators noticed something unusual about Jiang Chengxuan. He saw Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s surprise upon recognizing them but also noted that Jiang Chengxuan had not attacked them yet. This led him to suspect there was more to the situation than met the eye. He used a voice transmission to stop the other panicke members and stared fiercely at Jiang Chengxuan. Despite facing the hostility of these Sacred Skeleton Sect cultivators, Jiang Chengxuan remained composed, showing no signs of panic. In reality, even though Jiang Chengxuan had reached the peak of Dao Mastery with the help of immortal enlightenment, his physical state was still very weak. The wounds from his trial through the Seven Kills Array had healed, but he still bore some scars. This combination of factors prevented him from taking immediate action against these demonic cultivators. However, the demonic cultivators interpreted his condition differently. They speculated that Jiang Chengxuan must have gained some significant opportunities here but had been injured in the process, possibly leaving him in a weakened state. This assumption filled the demonic cultivators with excitement. For them, Jiang Chengxuan was not only an enemy who had suppressed their sect but had also driven them from their ancestral lands¡ªa mortal enemy in their eyes. Even after their ancestor awoke and saw the state of the sect, he was furious. Although they were primarily interested in benefits, the actions of Jiang Chengxuan and the Haoran Sect felt like a personal affront, especially since it had been a junior at the Dao Mastery level who had stood against them. As a result, the Mahayana ancestor had issued a decree within the Sacred Skeleton Sect that anyone who killed a Haoran Sect cultivator would be richly rewarded. Anyone who eliminated a high-ranking member of the Haoran Sect could rise to the position of Grand Elder and sit on equal footing with the sect leader. Originally, the sect members were eager but lacked the courage because they were acutely aware of the current strength of the Haoran Sect. However, upon entering the Immortal cave abode, the demonic cultivators thought they might have a chance to exploit a situation¡ªlike now, which seemed like a perfect opportunity. An isolated Haoran Sect Master, severely wounded, potentially carrying numerous fortunes¡ªthis was a golden opportunity. If they could kill Jiang Chengxuan, they could return as the new leaders of the Sacred Skeleton Sect. Furthermore, the treasures carried by the Haoran Sect Master would become their spoils of war¡ªan unimaginable wealth that no demonic cultivator could resist. ¡°Master Jiang, you don¡¯t look so good,¡± observed the leading demonic cultivator, growing more confident in his speculation after noticing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s prolonged inaction. ¡°People from the Sacred Skeleton Sect? How did you get in here?¡± Jiang countered, not addressing the provocation. He was more curious about how these demonic forces had managed to infiltrate the Immortal cave abode given the expected restrictions and surveillance by the righteous forces. ¡°Heh, Master Jiang, I can tell you all about it, but it will cost you your life!¡± the demonic cultivator said ominously. ¡°Attack!¡± The demonic cultivators spoke slowly. At that moment, the Dao Mastery-level demonic cultivator from the Sacred Skeleton Sect suddenly attacked Jiang Chengxuan with a ferocious burst of demonic energy. Clearly, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s non-response was interpreted by these demonic cultivators as a sign of weakness. Without hesitation, and unsure if there were other allies of the righteous alliance nearby, they manifested the rule of the Sacred Skeleton Sect, forming gigantic skeletal phantasms that spanned heaven and earth. The group of demonic cultivators immediately surrounded Jiang Chengxuan, their huge skeletal phantasms with ghostly flames in their eyes, their enormous bone claws tearing through the void toward him. Caught in this ghastly domain with only twenty percent of his power, Jiang Chengxuan manifested the Five Elements Samsara rule, forcibly erecting a defense. Rumble! Countless bone claws hammered on the barrier of the Five Elements Samsara, causing explosions and shaking the void incessantly. ¡°He really is injured; heaven truly favors us! Hahaha! The Sacred Skeleton Sect will soon be mine to command!¡± the leader of the demonic cultivators exclaimed ecstatically, laughing arrogantly. From this clash, he indeed confirmed that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s power was far from its peak state. ¡°Kill! Kill the Haoran Sect¡¯s Master, and the ancestor will surely reward us greatly!¡± someone among the demonic cultivators excitedly shouted, igniting a frenzy of greed among them all. The prospect of killing the Haoran Sect¡¯s Master represented an unprecedented honor; such a deed would be remembered forever in the annals of demonic cultivation, marking a historic achievement. For these frenzied demonic cultivators, notoriety was a significant reward. Many had joined the demonic path driven by the pursuit of power and the allure of wealth, motivated by their own greed. With such incentives, the group of demonic cultivators no longer held back. They unleashed their full strength ruthlessly, manifesting terrifying forces of death and annihilation. Each one of these demonic cultivators was an elite of the Sacred Skeleton Sect, qualified to be part of such an expedition into the Immortal cave abode due to their prowess. At this moment, deploying their full capabilities, the power they unleashed was on par with those at the peak of Dao Mastery. The endless streams of death energy and the rule of obliteration enveloped Jiang Chengxuan, effectively sealing him in a lethal lock. A terrifying torrent of magical force, akin to a cataclysmic flood, descended upon Jiang Chengxuan. Chapter 1005 - Chapter 1005: Since You Chose to Come, None of You Should Leave Chapter 1005: Since You Chose to Come, None of You Should Leave Editor: Henyee Translations The combined strike of the demonic cultivators was immensely powerful, causing visible cracks to appear in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Five Elements Samsara defense. This development sent a wave of euphoria through the Sacred Skeleton Sect¡¯s cultivators as they sensed victory within their grasp, their dreams of glory seemingly unfolding before their eyes. ¡°Heh! Is that all the strength you have?¡± However, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mocking retort suddenly cut through their illusions, casting a chill over their triumph. ¡°Still trying to talk tough, Jiang Chengxuan?¡± For some reason, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s simple words cooled the fervor of the demonic cultivators, instilling a sense of dread. Perhaps it was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s legendary status in the Tianhong Realm, or maybe the deep impression of fear he had left on them from past encounters. Even though they believed Jiang Chengxuan to be severely injured, an intense wariness lingered. But with the situation at a critical point, they had no choice but to continue their assault. Despite their reservations, they had to go all out to eliminate Jiang Chengxuan. And indeed, there was no reason to retreat just because of a few words; doing so would turn them into a laughingstock in the cultivation world. ¡°He must be bluffing, attack!¡± Caught between a rock and a hard place, the leader of the Sacred Skeleton Sect once again rallied his forces. The four giant skeletal phantasms merged with the Sect¡¯s rule of death, transforming into grotesque forms. One phantasm sprouted countless bone hands and elongated its body, becoming a massive centipede-like creature spanning miles. Another transformed into a demon with skeletal wings, whipping up winds of death. Yet another grew a hundred feet tall, its body turning pitch black as it exuded an aura of death, corroding the void around it. In the next instant, these skeletal phantasms unleashed their varied powers, aiming to shatter Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Five Elements Samsara defenses in a decisive blow. Rumble! As the infinite aura of death infused their attacks, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s defenses finally burst apart. Yet, his expression remained unchanged, unnerving the attacking demonic cultivators. ¡°Die!¡± The lead demonic cultivator of the Sacred Skeleton Sect, his face twisted in rage, directed his skeletal phantasm to strike furiously at Jiang Chengxuan. This attack, delivered with full force, shattered the void, transforming his rule into a sweeping storm. But the next moment, what unfolded before their eyes sent a shockwave of despair through the hearts of the demonic cultivators. Jiang Chengxuan casually blocked the supposedly fatal strike with one hand. Then, a startling transformation occurred that chilled the bones of all the Sacred Skeleton Sect members. ¡°The Infinite Wheel.¡± With a fierce shout, Jiang Chengxuan activated the powerful physical divine power, ¡°The Infinite Wheel.¡± Within a few breaths, his aura climbed exponentially, and in the blink of an eye, he was back to his peak condition. ¡°Gulp¡­¡± The sight caused the demonic cultivators to gasp in horror, especially those who had witnessed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s battles before. They realized something incredible: Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Dharmic power had not only returned but was even more formidable than it had been a hundred years ago, surpassing even that of the Sacred Skeleton Sect¡¯s ancestor, and by a significant margin. Back then, with just an initial stage of Dao Mastery, Jiang Chengxuan had been able to battle the peak Dao Mastery cultivators. Now, merely a century later, he had reached the peak of Dao Mastery, which was an astounding feat. ¡°How is this possible!¡± The demonic cultivators roared in disbelief. The legendary Immortal cave abode was said to offer miraculous opportunities that could instantly elevate one¡¯s cultivation. Why had it been Jiang Chengxuan who stumbled upon them? In a flash, jealousy, terror, and madness surged through the hearts of the Sacred Skeleton Sect cultivators. They were unaware of the immense sacrifices Jiang Chengxuan had made to seize this chance, repeatedly facing life-and-death situations to gain the opportunities. Given the first of the Seven Kills, these clamoring demonic cultivators likely wouldn¡¯t have survived. ¡°Afraid? You rats of the demonic path, since you¡¯ve come, none of you will leave.¡± With his strength restored, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words boomed with authority. In the next moment, his aura of Dao Mastery at its absolute peak exploded, blasting the encircling demonic cultivators away. His formidable power instantly dispersed their blockade, transforming the surrounding area into a domain governed by the Five Elements Samsara World. The omnipresent aura of death was swiftly suppressed. The terrifying skeletal phantasms aged in an instant, their forms stooping as if bearing immense burdens, and the same was true for the demonic cultivators. An unbearable pressure descended upon them in an instant, stifling their ability to channel magic or manipulate laws. Only then did they recall the dread of being suppressed by the Haoran Sect. Jiang Chengxuan had been feigning weakness all along, setting a trap to lure them into complacency. ¡°Damn it! Damn it all! Don¡¯t be afraid! Kill him, and we will have a way out!¡± the leader of the Sacred Skeleton Sect bellowed in rage and panic. His words rekindled the fighting spirit of the demonic cultivators, pushing them into a corner where their only option was to fight desperately. For these cultivators of the demonic path, madness was never in short supply. Under the weight of overwhelming fear and desperation, they briefly suppressed their terror and launched another ferocious attack. Their skeletal phantasms rekindled their vicious nature, and the black aura of death once again began to corrupt the corners of the Five Elements Samsara World. In this do-or-die battle, the demonic cultivators unleashed even more terrifying power. The gigantic skeletal phantasms pierced through the void, hurtling towards Jiang Chengxuan with renewed fury. However, such a desperate struggle was akin to moths flinging themselves into the flame for Jiang Chengxuan, who had faced far more terrifying entities before. ¡°Activate!¡± Jiang¡¯s voice boomed as he activated a powerful technique. The Five Element Diagram emerged in his hand, transforming into the mighty Deep Earth Halberd. Within the vast body of the halberd, stars churned with immense power. Without a moment¡¯s hesitation, Jiang soared into the air, and with a sweep of the Deep Earth Halberd, he suppressed everything in his path. Chapter 1006 - Chapter 1006: Extermination, Fury of Demon Ancestor Skeleton Chapter 1006: Extermination, Fury of Demon Ancestor Skeleton Editor: Henyee Translations The formidable power unleashed by Jiang Chengxuan utterly stirred the world around them, creating a tempest that howled as if the heavens themselves roared in fury with each swing of his Deep Earth Halbert. Elevated to the status of an Arcane Treasure, the halberd now held the power of millions of stars, capable of quelling the void with a mere flick. The impact of its strike left the cultivators of the Sacred Skeleton Sect gasping for breath, overwhelmed by its force. BOOM! Like a moving iron curtain, the Deep Earth Halbert collided with the skeletal phantasms, causing a sharp explosive sound as it instantly halted their formidable momentum. These phantasms, akin to the cultivators¡¯ intrinsic spiritual treasures, required extensive rituals and the bonding of souls to control, nurtured over time with precious materials from heaven and earth. Their strength was comparable to that of the Sacred Skeleton Sect¡¯s demonic cultivators themselves, making any ordinary cultivator facing them feel as though they were battling two adversaries of the same caliber. However, this scenario only applied to cultivators of the same level. For someone like Jiang Chengxuan, whose power overwhelmingly surpassed theirs and who wielded an intrinsic Arcane Treasure, even numerous skeletal phantasms were no more significant than mere puppets. ¡°Ah ah ah!¡± Under the might of the Deep Earth Halbert, the centipede-like skeletal phantasm crumbled like brittle ruins, its bones snapping crisply, resounding through the void. Each of its thousand legs was shattered by the halberd, and the backlash of this devastating force caused its controller to scream in agony. Then, continuing its relentless assault, the halberd, charged with the descending force of a million stars, shattered the void as it moved on to the next skeletal phantasm. This scene plastered a look of sheer terror on the faces of the Sacred Skeleton Sect¡¯s demonic cultivators, but the disruptive force of Jiang¡¯s attack made it impossible for them to evade. Rumble! Once again, the Deep Earth Halbert pierced through the bone bodies of the phantasms, pulverizing the hard skeletal structure into dust. The shattered remains fell like pillars of white stone, crashing down with a resounding boom. The intense backlash turned another demonic cultivator¡¯s face deathly pale, his expression twisted in torment. Some realized the insurmountable gap in power between them and attempted to flee, but these thoughts were futile. Within moments, they were overtaken by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s relentless pursuit, struck down mercilessly by his halberd. The initial bravado of the Sacred Skeleton Sect¡¯s demonic cultivators was crushed by a single strike from Jiang Chengxuan, reinstating deep-seated fears and leaving them utterly demoralized. They quickly realized the chasm between Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s abilities and their own; even the thought that the ancestor of their sect might only last ten moves against Jiang Chengxuan filled them with dread. What initially seemed like a golden opportunity for glory now appeared to be sheer folly. Yet, the world offers no option for regret, and despite their remorse, these cultivators had to swallow the bitter fruit of their greed, paying with their lives. The sky filled with fragments of white bone falling like snowflakes in a grotesque imitation of winter, turning the scene into one of hellish despair. Standing dominantly in the void, Jiang Chengxuan surveyed the demonic horde, his gaze electric and unyielding. Those among the Sacred Skeleton Sect who felt regret were especially pale, their faces etched with terror and eyes red with fear. ¡°Jiang, Master Jiang! Spare my life, and I will do anything!¡± At that moment, one of the demonic cultivators broke down completely, falling to his knees and crying out in a trembling voice. He was truly terrified, utterly drained of strength. ¡°White Skeleton! You are the Holy Son of our Sacred Skeleton Sect, carrying the blood of our ancestor. How dare you!¡± The lead demonic cultivator of the sect, seeing this, roared in fury. ¡°No! No! I just don¡¯t want to die! I¡¯m not wrong!¡± The sect¡¯s so-called Holy Son shouted back, driven to madness. This display left Jiang Chengxuan somewhat speechless, finding such adversaries rather disappointing. This supposed sacred son of the sect, evidently coddled and raised on the strength of his lineage, had sailed too smoothly on his path of cultivation, completely ignorant of the world¡¯s cruelty. But Jiang Chengxuan knew all too well the true nature of these demonic cultivators; even if they appeared innocent, it was only an innocence of evil, and they had certainly committed their share of atrocities. ¡°Go to hell.¡± Without waiting for another plea, Jiang Chengxuan spoke indifferently, transforming his Deep Earth Halbert into the Golden Void Sword. With a flash of golden light slicing through the void, a head tumbled to the ground, soul shattered and dispersed. After testing the full extent of his Dao Mastery power, Jiang Chengxuan was now genuinely prepared to deal lethal blows to these demonic cultivators. To eradicate them, he didn¡¯t even need a second strike. This sight instilled a mix of rage, chill, and despair in the hearts of the remaining demonic cultivators from the Sacred Skeleton Sect. They knew their fate was sealed today, and with the death of these elite members, the sect was destined to plummet to a third-rate sect. ¡°Fight him to the end! Attack!¡± In a last desperate struggle, the surviving demonic cultivators, overwhelmed by fury and despair, let out ferocious cries and charged at Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression remained impassive as he wielded the Golden Void Sword. In an instant, the entire area transformed into a sea of golden sword energy. Whether it was the skeletal phantasms, Dao Mastery-level demonic cultivators, or Dao Fusion cultivators, they were all equal under the slash of the Golden Void Sword. The pain was over before it could even be felt. The demonic cultivators¡¯ defensive Dharmic power and rules were penetrated in an instant, and then the force of Golden Void Sword erupted, obliterating them into nothingness, annihilating both body and spirit. These greedy demonic cultivators were utterly crushed by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s full Dao Mastery strength, cut down in a single devastating blow. Meanwhile, thousands of miles away within the same immortal cave abode, another scene unfolded at a site of opportunity. A colossal skeletal phantasm tore through the void, and from it stepped an old man in a white robe. His face, wrinkled like tree bark, was contorted with a rage so intense it could only be described as ferocious. A surge of deadly stillness burst forth, withering the land within a hundred miles around him. ¡°Who?! Who has slain so many of my Sacred Skeleton Sect¡¯s elite?! Who?!¡± ¡°I will drag you out, flay your skin, strip your bones, and refine you into a puppet to suffer eternally!¡± The white-robed elder roared, his Mahayana presence undeniably shaking the void, revealing his identity as the ancestor of the Sacred Skeleton Sect, the revered ancestor known as Demon Ancestor Skeleton. Chapter 1007 - Chapter 1007: Shen Ruyans Encounter Chapter 1007: Shen Ruyan¡¯s Encounter Editor: Henyee Translations Just as he emerged from a site of opportunity, having acquired a treasure that barely caught his eye, he sensed that the soul lamps of his sect¡¯s core disciples, which he had brought with him, had extinguished in mere moments. This ignited a fury in him like never before. While he usually disregarded the mundane affairs of the Sacred Skeleton Sect, he did pay attention to matters concerning his lineage and bloodline. The individuals he had brought to the Immortal cave abode were his confidants, some even his descendants. Now, their sudden and complete demise was a colossal blow to the sect. Such a loss was even more devastating than their previous suppression by the Haoran Sect, stripping away their elite disciples and potentially relegating the Sacred Skeleton Sect to a third-rate force. ¡°Damn it! Damn it all!¡± Demon Ancestor Skeleton cursed, an ancient rage burning within him. He was convinced that their deaths were caused by an enemy, not by the dangers of the Immortal cave abode itself. His eyes filled with a terrifying murderous intent, he unleashed a surge of deadly energy and divine laws, probing the cosmos to trace the cause and culprit. However, his efforts were fruitless. Jiang Chengxuan, who was responsible, was well-protected by layers of divine concealment and talismans that even Immortals might struggle to penetrate, let alone a Mahayana ancestor like himself. Ultimately, Demon Ancestor Skeleton could only swallow his anger and frustration, causing destruction in the Immortal cave abode before retreating helplessly. Meanwhile, Jiang Chengxuan, having already collected his spoils, continued his search for Shen Ruyan and others within the cave. Simultaneously, in another part of the Immortal cave abode, amidst thunderous echoes and lightning strikes that tore the ground apart, several green-robed demonic cultivators were surrounding a slender woman. This was Shen Ruyan, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s beloved, who, unluckily, had encountered a group of demonic cultivators from the Ghost Hall while searching for her own fortunes. Luckily, these cultivators from the Ghost Hall did not include any ancestor of the Mahayana Realm. Shen Ruyan¡¯s command of the Five Elements Divine Thunder, which greatly countered the Ghost Hall¡¯s techniques, enabled her to remain unharmed despite being outnumbered. ¡°A disciple of the Thunderclap Valley, the opportunity here has been claimed by us. Surrender the treasures and you may leave,¡± rasped a strangely shaped cultivator among the green-robed group, evidently the most powerful among them and a master of the Ghost Hall. Despite his superior strength and realm, he was unable to defeat Shen Ruyan due to various factors and thus resorted to deception, planning to seize the opportunity first and settle scores later. ¡°Prattle all you want. The Spirit of Thunder and Lightning is not something you demons can covet so easily,¡± Shen Ruyan retorted dismissively. The location they were fighting over concealed the Spirit of Thunder and Lightning, a treasure that was a godsend for her. She could easily claim it without any trial, far luckier in this regard than even Jiang Chengxuan. Regrettably, just at the crucial moment, these Ghost Hall cultivators had blocked her path and startled the spirit of lightning into hiding. ¡°Bluster all you want, you know nothing of death. Attack! Kill her!¡± incensed by Shen Ruyan¡¯s mockery, the Ghost Hall cultivators manifested their rules of the netherworld and launched a fierce attack. Their combat method shared similarities with that of the Sacred Skeleton Sect, relying on nurtured souls of famished ghosts infused with netherworld power. Like many demonic paths, they used external entities to temporarily boost their power. In an instant, massive ghosts emerged from the bodies of the Ghost Hall cultivators, their nether powers erupting furiously. Some ghosts resembled hungry ghouls, their faces larger than their bodies and grotesquely bloated with gaping sores; others were covered in wailing human faces, incredibly horrifying to behold. These ghostly attacks typically included damage to the primordial spirit, making them formidable. However, in the face of Shen Ruyan, their effectiveness was significantly diminished, only real pressure coming from direct Dharmic power and rules. Armed with the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer and enveloped in five-colored divine thunder, Shen Ruyan was untouchable. Her divine thunder, scorching the void, struck back at the cultivators, its demon-exorcising power undeniable. Shen Ruyan, the Holy Daughter of the Thunderclap Valley, wielded her abilities with expert ease, her tactics and power rivaling even Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s. Her agility and strength, along with her mastery of rules and spiritual treasures, allowed her to weave through the enemy¡¯s attacks with grace and ferocity. As she struck, her Five Elements Divine Thunder roared out without mercy, often achieving impressive results and causing great distress to the opposing demonic cultivators. Despite the disorderly and desperate attacks by the Ghost Hall cultivators under the direction of their Dao Mastery superiors, they were unable to gain an upper hand. The battle continued amidst endless thunder, with neither side securing a decisive victory. This was exactly the strategy of the Ghost Hall: to wear down Shen Ruyan with their numerical superiority, believing that eventually, they could overpower her. It was a dishonorable tactic of using strength in numbers, which was effective albeit shameful. The demonic cultivators, devoid of any scruples, fully embraced this approach. Moments later, Shen Ruyan unleashed another devastating burst of Five Elements Divine Thunder. A sea of lightning surged with the swing of her Five Lightning Immortal Slayer, forcefully pushing back the attackers. Her beautiful brows furrowed slightly; she clearly recognized the enemy¡¯s intentions. With no hesitation, Shen Ruyan then unleashed all her might, calling down a towering bolt of lightning with overwhelming force. As the Ghost Hall cultivators braced themselves for the impact, she suddenly dove into the lightning, using it as cover to escape. ¡°No good, she¡¯s trying to flee, after her!¡± shouted the Ghost Hall¡¯s Dao Mastery cultivator in panic. He summoned his own spectral force, transforming into a streak of green light to pursue her. The rest of the demonic cultivators followed suit, closely chasing after her in a desperate attempt to capture or kill her. Chapter 1009 - Chapter 1009: Reunion with Shen Ruyan, Shen Ruyans Discovery Chapter 1009: Reunion with Shen Ruyan, Shen Ruyan¡¯s Discovery Editor: Henyee Translations A vision of a valley appeared in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind, where, above the valley amidst layers of clouds, divine lightning flickered. Jiang Chengxuan immediately showed a delighted expression. Without further ado, this sign clearly indicated the current location of Shen Ruyan. Employing the power at the peak of Dao Mastery for divination, he was finally able to deduce a clear result rather than just a vague direction. Moreover, from the divination, Jiang Chengxuan could tell that there was no danger surrounding Shen Ruyan, which undoubtedly was even better news. Without any hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan transformed into a streak of multicolored light, speeding towards the valley indicated by his divination. In just a moment, under the full-speed flight, the valley abruptly came into view before Jiang Chengxuan. Standing at the entrance of the valley, Jiang Chengxuan felt a surge of excitement and joy, believing that Shen Ruyan was similarly longing for him. The valley was bathed in warm sunlight, appearing as a sacred place rejuvenated after a storm. Just as Jiang Chengxuan was about to enter, a soft and familiar sound of footsteps suddenly came through. A figure slowly emerged from the valley, bathed in sunlight, descending like a celestial being. At that moment when they appeared in each other¡¯s view, both of their gazes locked onto each other¡¯s eyes instantly. Looking at each other, the hearts of these two mighty beings of the Tianhong Realm simultaneously surged with warmth. ¡°Husband!¡± ¡°Wife!¡± Both called out simultaneously, running towards each other in the most ordinary manner, their shadows quickly merging in the sunlight, then becoming one. They embraced quietly, without words. Holding Shen Ruyan¡¯s slender body in his arms, Jiang Chengxuan finally felt immense peace and tranquility. Shen Ruyan also felt completely relaxed, as if this embrace was all that existed in the world at that moment. After a long while in each other¡¯s arms, they finally stepped back, and only then did Jiang Chengxuan notice the change in Shen Ruyan, commenting, ¡°Wife, you¡¯ve broken through to the peak of Dao Fusion! Congratulations!¡± His face was filled with joy as Shen Ruyan¡¯s aura had reached the threshold of Dao Mastery. ¡°Thank you, husband!¡± Shen Ruyan smiled gently, her expression sweet. ¡°And you, husband, your aura is even more unfathomable to me now,¡± she inquired of Jiang Chengxuan, knowing he must have gained significantly during his time in the Immortal cave abode. ¡°Ha, your husband has also made some gains; now, I am at the peak of Dao Mastery,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied with a gentle laugh, his tone light. However, this statement slightly shocked Shen Ruyan before she felt immense joy. ¡°Congratulations, husband. I thought my achievements were not small, but compared to yours, they seem insignificant,¡± she chuckled, her heart swelling with pride, playfully teasing him. In response, Jiang Chengxuan simply smiled, sharing the events of his journey with Shen Ruyan in detail. From entering the Immortal cave abode and facing the meteorite array to the ancient stone platform where he battled the Four Elemental Giants and contended with ninth-level beasts for the Spiritual Fruit. Then to the most perilous Seven Kills Array, and afterwards, his breakthrough to the peak of Dao Mastery and his extermination of the disciples of the Sacred Skeleton Sect. Jiang Chengxuan always shared everything with Shen Ruyan without reservation. Listening, Shen Ruyan¡¯s heart clenched, especially when hearing about the Seven Kills Array, which almost claimed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s life, prompting her to grasp his hand tightly. As a fellow cultivator, Shen Ruyan knew all too well the dangers of what Jiang Chengxuan described so casually. Sensing his Dao companion¡¯s concern, Jiang Chengxuan gently squeezed her hand to comfort her, and she finally felt reassured. ¡°Wife, tell me about your experiences too.¡± As they walked through the sun-drenched valley, for the moment, they forgot everything else but each other. As it turned out, Shen Ruyan had been transported to a remote area upon arriving in the Immortal cave abode, spending much time traveling without notable incidents. Until she encountered the Spirit of Thunder of Lightning and the disciples of the Ghost Hall Hall, it had been the most significant danger of her trip to the Immortal cave abode. Her adventures, compared to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s, were relatively smooth and straightforward, although Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression turned sharp when he heard of the Ghost Hall disciples¡¯ attack on Shen Ruyan. ¡°These demonic cultivators, using unknown means to infiltrate the Immortal cave abode, should they meet me, none would leave alive,¡± Jiang Chengxuan remarked with a hint of menace in his eyes. ¡°Indeed, these demonic cultivators have become utterly lawless,¡± Shen Ruyan agreed, reflecting a shared resolve to eliminate these threats. The couple then spent considerable time forgetting their disputes, deeply engrossed in conversation within the idyllic valley. It wasn¡¯t until Shen Ruyan brought up another crucial piece of information that they considered leaving their temporary haven. ¡°Husband, on my way here, I spotted a mysterious region where the energy was bizarrely intense, suggesting the presence of a tremendous opportunity,¡± Shen Ruyan suddenly reminisced, sharing the details with Jiang Chengxuan. Initially, she was wary of this remote area because the discoveries there were too eerie, and even with her strength, she dared not explore carelessly. Even now, having advanced nearly to Dao Mastery, she remained uncertain about venturing there. If it weren¡¯t for hearing about Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s formidable achievements in the Immortal cave abode, she might have hesitated even to mention it. Jiang Chengxuan listened intently as she continued. ¡°In that remote place, the spirit force was exceptionally weak, and there was no sign of vigorous life, leading me to suspect that the presence of this opportunity might be the cause. It¡¯s unusual for the Immortal cave abode to have such a vast, barren area. And on my way out, I noticed several enormous runes, as if hidden underground, revealing just a corner,¡± Shen Ruyan added. ¡°These runes, massive and containing mysterious Dao rules, might be there to suppress a significant opportunity.¡± Jiang Chengxuan understood her deductions must be accurate. Chapter 1010 - Chapter 1010: Organizing the Loot, Jiang Chengxuan Giving Away Gifts Chapter 1010: Organizing the Loot, Jiang Chengxuan Giving Away Gifts Editor: Henyee Translations Many ancient techniques have profound connections with runes, a fact that becomes even more evident within this Immortal cave abode. Every trial site Jiang Chengxuan visited contained these ancient runes¡ªfrom the ancient runes on the grand gates that lead into the Immortal cave abode, to the platform where the Four Elemental Giants resided, and then to the Seven Kill Array. Wherever runes were present, there was always something unexpected, and often, they were where opportunities lay. According to Shen Ruyan¡¯s descriptions, which Jiang Chengxuan found to be highly credible, there indeed exists a barren land within the Immortal cave abode, as she described. It is truly inconceivable and defies common sense. This Immortal cave abode, forged by an ancient immortal, where every blade of grass and every inch of soil was his creation. Under such circumstances, how could there be a large barren area where not a single blade of grass grows? Could it be that this ancient immortal would allow such a desolate scene to exist within his own cave? Even the most ordinary cultivator would not leave useless and unsightly things within their own cave, let alone an ancient immortal. Dharma, wealth, companions, and land¡ªthese four elements are highly valued by cultivators. The land, being the cave itself, is considered akin to a Dao companion or an intrinsic spiritual treasure, and cannot simply be makeshift. Thus, Jiang Chengxuan wholeheartedly agrees and supports Shen Ruyan¡¯s deduction. The barrenness of that area clearly suggests some hidden secrets. After listening to Shen Ruyan, Jiang Chengxuan almost instantly felt an intuition, a strong premonition telling him that this place might even be the central area of the Immortal cave abode. ¡°Wife, this information is crucial. I too feel that this place must hold an incredible opportunity,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said to Shen Ruyan with joy and encouragement in his words, which she found very gratifying. From the moment they met, the mood between the two had always been exceedingly joyful. ¡°If that¡¯s the case, should we go and explore that area immediately?¡± Shen Ruyan inquired, sensing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s intent. ¡°Yes, but before heading there, we can still make some preparations to ensure everything is proper.¡± After weighing all considerations, Jiang Chengxuan decided not to miss this opportunity. However, he was also acutely aware of the dangers within the Immortal cave abode and could not afford to be negligent. Greater the opportunity, greater the danger¡ªthis has always been an iron law within the Immortal cave abode, where nothing comes without a cost. Moreover, with many gains already made, it was a good time to organize them slightly, enhancing both himself and Shen Ruyan, fully equipping themselves. According to Shen Ruyan, that place was located in an extremely remote area of the Immortal cave abode, typically hard for ordinary people to discover. Because normal cultivators often have the thinking that places with abundant energy are more likely to contain opportunities. However, what Shen Ruyan discovered was quite the opposite. In this case, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could prepare thoroughly without rushing to compete for the site. ¡°That¡¯s also good. The dangers of this Immortal cave abode are not simple,¡± Shen Ruyan naturally agreed. The two returned to the cave Shen Ruyan had found during her breakthrough and started to inventory their current gains. Shen Ruyan sat opposite Jiang Chengxuan, swept her jade hand over the storage treasure, and several rays of spiritual light flew out. An ancient small furnace, a spiritual fruit radiating golden light, and a purple gemstone with the color of glaze were Shen Ruyan¡¯s gains along the way. Among these, the ancient small furnace was a heaven-connecting spiritual treasure, the golden spiritual fruit a seventh-level spiritual fruit, and the purple gemstone an eighth-level material. Such gains were already quite substantial. If placed within the Floodgate Realm, they would be enough to cause a storm of bloodshed and incite fights among several sects. However, compared to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s gains, hers seemed slightly lesser. ¡°Let these materials be handled by you, Husband,¡± Shen Ruyan said, handing over the materials and treasures to Jiang Chengxuan. He understood her intentions well; between them, there was no longer a need to keep count, so he accepted all the materials. In the future, if he were to refine any pills or spiritual instruments, he would make an extra set to give back to Shen Ruyan. After Shen Ruyan stored the treasures, Jiang Chengxuan began to take out his gains. With a wave of his hand, the cave lit up with countless glows, bright as day¡ªmaterials from a ninth-level beast piled up like a small hill, supreme spiritual fruits, and top-level materials emitting a terrifying aura. The moment these treasures appeared, they transformed the ordinary cave into a trove of wonders. Even Shen Ruyan, who had seen many grand scenes, was awestruck by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s generosity. ¡°Should you wish to craft any treasure in the future, do not hesitate to ask. I can satisfy all your needs,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said with a teasing smile, provoking a playful scold from Shen Ruyan. ¡°Hahaha, no more jokes. This Thunder Dao Fruit will greatly benefit you; you should refine it here,¡± he continued. ¡°Once you break through to the Dao Mastery, we will have a better chance when we visit that treasure land.¡± Jiang Chengxuan looked tenderly at Shen Ruyan as he took out a purple-golden spiritual fruit and handed it to her. This Dao Fruit, containing the extremely terrifying essence of the Thunder Dao and covered with fine purple lightning, was obtained by Jiang Chengxuan after defeating a giant of the Thunder Element in the Dao Mastery. ¡°Husband,¡± Shen Ruyan said softly, acknowledging the intimacy and lack of need for formalities between them as she accepted the Thunder Dao Fruit. Her heart was deeply moved by this gesture. Since they had become Dao companions, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s care for her had been meticulous. At his signal, Shen Ruyan calmed her mind and straightened up, circulating her cultivation technique to begin refining the fruit. The rule of the Five Elements Thunder manifested from her being, and under this force, the Dao Fruit transformed into a pure energy, merging into Shen Ruyan¡¯s body. Her aura began to climb slowly, with Jiang Chengxuan sitting by her side, guarding her pathway without moving an inch. Time, in that moment, seemed to stand peacefully still. Chapter 1011 - Chapter 1011: Shen Ruyans Breakthrough to Dao Mastery Chapter 1011: Shen Ruyan¡¯s Breakthrough to Dao Mastery Editor: Henyee Translations Shen Ruyan¡¯s own strength was already very close to Dao Mastery, being at the peak of Dao Fusion. Originally, Jiang Chengxuan had also reached the culmination of Dao Fusion before he chose to break through to Dao Mastery. The likelihood of a successful breakthrough for those who reach completeness is inherently higher than for those who force their way through. With Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s protection and the Thunder Dao Fruit aiding her, both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were fully confident in her breakthrough. However, such an endeavor was inherently risky and not to be taken lightly. After briefly testing the waters of the breakthrough, Shen Ruyan chose to pause. The power of the Thunder Dao Fruit had already bridged the last gap in her cultivation. Her state was completely peaked, even more so than Jiang Chengxuan at his time of breakthrough. Since Jiang Chengxuan was present, he shared his experiences of his own breakthrough to Dao Mastery with Shen Ruyan. There was no rush¡ªpreparation was essential for a successful breakthrough. ¡°The breakthrough to Dao Mastery, aside from refining the bottleneck of the realm, requires patience and carefulness, especially breaking through the Dao rule, which is the most perilous part,¡± Jiang Chengxuan explained to Shen Ruyan, analyzing the obstacles he had encountered during his breakthrough. The key to breaking through to Dao Mastery lies in discovering or comprehending a new essence of the Dao. This acts as a catalyst to fully master one¡¯s own Dao rule. Only by doing this can one truly control the power of the Dao rule and achieve Dao Mastery. In the process of comprehending new Dao rules, it is very easy to get lost in the primordial chaos of the universe¡ªthis was the greatest danger, one that Jiang Chengxuan himself had nearly succumbed to. Shen Ruyan listened intently to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s detailed insights, which could significantly increase the likelihood of her successful breakthrough. Finally, Jiang Chengxuan brought out the black lotus he had obtained in the meteorite area and placed it beside Shen Ruyan. This black lotus served as the ultimate insurance, ensuring a foolproof breakthrough. It was the essence of the black lotus that had pulled Jiang Chengxuan back from being lost in the primordial chaos of the universe. Now, in this immortal cave abode where items were abundant, it was a significant boost for Shen Ruyan, who was about to break through to Dao Mastery. It goes without saying that Shen Ruyan, being close to Jiang Chengxuan, also possessed an incredibly strong fortune. Finally, Jiang Chengxuan brought out the resources for breakthroughs that he hadn¡¯t used up, adding some from their current loot from the immortal cave abode, amassing enough for Shen Ruyan¡¯s needs. Shen Ruyan sat in the middle of a spirit-gathering array, surrounded by treasures. This ordinary cave had been transformed into a sanctum for breakthrough. ¡°It¡¯s ready, Ruyan. I¡¯ll protect you. You may begin,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said. ¡°Okay.¡± As the cave regained its tranquility, Shen Ruyan officially commenced her breakthrough. Though centuries behind Jiang Chengxuan, if Shen Ruyan succeeded now, she would still be one of the fastest in the history of Thunderclap Valley to achieve Dao Mastery. Sizzling sounds filled the air as the rule of the Five Elements Thunder manifested, with thunder flickering uncertainly throughout the cave. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan slowly rose and moved to the entrance of the cave to sit down, his spirit and consciousness firmly focused on Shen Ruyan, ready to assist at any moment. By then, Shen Ruyan had fully entered the state of breakthrough. The surrounding resources and treasures, as she cycled her cultivation technique, manifested their powers, continuously releasing their energy. Shen Ruyan absorbed these forces entirely, her aura beginning to rise rapidly. Just a few breaths in, her surging aura quickly touched the bottleneck. This bottleneck, however, was exceptionally fragile for Shen Ruyan, trembling at the slightest touch, ready to shatter at any moment. Initially, Jiang Chengxuan had utilized the power of pills to trigger his breakthrough. Similarly, Shen Ruyan now experienced the same effect, bolstered by her fortunate circumstances. After several contacts, the bottleneck of Dao Mastery suddenly shattered, serving as a catalyst for the barriers of the realm to slowly dissolve. This was akin to opening the first gate to the breakthrough to Dao Mastery. What remained was a gradual erosion of the realm¡¯s barriers until the realm fully expanded to the level of Dao Mastery. Shen Ruyan handled the breakthrough process adeptly, exhibiting no disturbances. Outside, Jiang Chengxuan, witnessing Shen Ruyan¡¯s rapid induction of the breakthrough aura, felt immense joy. Indeed, Shen Ruyan¡¯s breakthrough was progressing faster than his own had. After all, the conditions he provided for her were even more favorable than those he had himself used. As Shen Ruyan¡¯s bottleneck shattered, her aura began to rise again. Each cycle of her cultivation technique saw the surrounding treasures breathing their energies into her, like taking deep breaths, transferring their power to her. This process was bound to be lengthy and required patience. Both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan understood this well and settled into a state of meditation, focusing deeply on their cultivation. For Shen Ruyan, having Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s protection undoubtedly provided immense reassurance. She felt completely confident about the breakthrough, without any rush or anxiety. ¡°Time in the mountains does not abide by the years; when the cold ends, one does not know the year,¡± reflected the state of their tranquil retreat. In the bustling and competitive realm of the immortal cave abode, the place where Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan resided became a rare sanctuary of peace. Time passed unnoticed, and Shen Ruyan¡¯s aura neared Dao Mastery realm. The treasures around her were almost entirely consumed, their energies transformed into her Dharmic power. Ding. At a certain moment, a mysterious sound resonated through the air. A powerful vortex of spirit absorption suddenly manifested around Shen Ruyan, furiously drawing in the surrounding spiritual energies. Jiang Chengxuan opened his eyes, a flash of spiritual light within them signaling his awareness that Shen Ruyan had completed her breakthrough. The cave had transformed into a domain of bizarre thunder and lightning, filled with explosive and dominant forces suffusing the void. A breakthrough in realm signified that Shen Ruyan¡¯s journey through this particular advancement was halfway completed. But the next step was crucial for Dao Mastery. As the vortex furiously devoured the Primordial Spirit, Shen Ruyan¡¯s realm gradually stabilized within Dao Mastery level. Subsequently, the pervasive Five Elements Thunder Dao, which filled the area, began its strange transarray. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s focus intensified even further, his spirit entirely concentrated on the unfolding changes. Chapter 1012 - Chapter 1012: Mastery of the Primeval Divine Thunder Dao Rule Chapter 1012: Mastery of the Primeval Divine Thunder Dao Rule Editor: Henyee Translations Inside the cave, Shen Ruyan had fully manifested the Dao rule of the Five Elements Divine Thunder to its utmost limits. The five-colored divine thunder continually flickered within the void, alternating between light and darkness, as if it contained some kind of inherent law. The Five Elements Divine Thunder, possessing the attributes of the five elements and belonging to a very high level of Dao rules, was not easy to fully master. Shen Ruyan sought to comprehend a new type of Dao rule, to fully grasp the rule of the Five Elements Divine Thunder, a risk that was no less significant than Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s initial quest to find the seed of the creation Dao. Under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s watchful gaze, Shen Ruyan¡¯s Primordial Spirit ascended continuously, with the Dao rule of the Five Elements Divine Thunder intertwining and transforming within the domain of her consciousness. Eventually, it formed a cycle of mutual generation and overcoming among the five elements, and at that moment, a mysterious portal opened. Without any hesitation or doubt, Shen Ruyan stepped into the otherworldly realm. This was the world of primeval chaos, much like what Jiang Chengxuan had experienced before. Here, time and space were infinitely stretched, with the past and future coexisting in the same dimension. In this world, every change represented a Dao rule, through which one could glimpse the power of countless worlds, the infinite force of Dao. In the primeval universe, everything was possible, and the source of all powers resided there; as long as one had the capability, these could be comprehended. However, the vastness of this universe was unimaginable, filled with too many changes, making it difficult for ordinary cultivators even to enter. Only those who controlled high-level Dao rules had the threshold to enter this place. Moreover, this primeval universe was extremely easy to get lost in because it was once the origin of all things; any existence could be assimilated by it, or rather, returned to its original state. Jiang Chengxuan himself had nearly been lost, assimilated, and returned to the primeval chaos, which was extremely perilous. Upon her arrival in this world, Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but be amazed. However, with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s previous experiences as a guide, she quickly collected her mind and began her comprehension. Relying on the Dao rule of the Five Elements Divine Thunder, Shen Ruyan¡¯s perceptions gradually extended within this universe of primeval chaos, observing and comprehending all the changes around her. These changes included all existences from the past and future, endless and infinite, among them lay countless types of Dao essences waiting to be discovered. However, not every change could be comprehended. If it was unrelated to the Five Elements Divine Thunder, she found it difficult to discern their true nature amid the infinite transformations. This was akin to painting a picture, where the surrounding changes were endless descriptions of all things in the world. But if you have never seen such existences, no matter how clearly they are described, you cannot paint them because you can¡¯t create what you have never seen. If someone could indeed do this, their power would have surpassed that of an immortal. Shen Ruyan¡¯s perception gradually immersed in this primeval chaos. The Five Elements Divine Thunder manifested around her, continuously trying to transform as the five-colored lights flickered. As Shen Ruyan comprehended each change in the primeval world, the Five Elements Dao attempted to adapt until it truly found the most fitting one. Inside the cave, the power of the Five Elements Divine Thunder continuously transformed, at times gentle like radiant heat, at times explosive like flames, and at times flickering in and out of existence as if it were an illusion. Jiang Chengxuan knew that Shen Ruyan had begun her comprehension of Dao Mastery rule and thus set his mind at ease. As long as one could enter the world of primeval chaos, he believed that with Shen Ruyan¡¯s talent, entering Dao Mastery was only a matter of time. All that was left was to quietly wait. Time silently passed during this period. Suddenly, an ominous aura appeared, and Shen Ruyan¡¯s body began to gradually fade. In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes snapped open, a flash of cold light flickering. He knew that Shen Ruyan was facing the same peril he had encountered during his breakthrough to the Dao Mastery, surely the power of the primeval chaos attempting to assimilate her essence. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan flicked his finger, and a ray of spiritual light struck th black lotus next to Shen Ruyan. In that moment, the initially twisting Five Elements Divine Thunder Dao rule suddenly stabilized. In Shen Ruyan¡¯s mind, a black ribbon magically appeared, spanning across the universe of primeval chaos, gently wrapping around her essence. The surrounding illusionary sensations cleared up, and the assimilating forces from the universe of primeval chaos receded like a tide. Seizing this moment, Shen Ruyan boldly ventured into the core of the primeval chaos, where she sought the Dao power she craved. There, amidst the chaos and disorder, the roots of destruction, lay the power of chaos. She fused the Dao rule of the Five Elements Divine Thunder with it, instantly lending an ethereal quality to the originally supreme and powerful divine thunder. Following this transformative intuition, Shen Ruyan began to evolve and comprehend continuously, until all aspects of the Five Elements Divine Thunder Dao had transformed. Within her Primordial Spirit, a seed of the Dao rule had now clearly formed. Rumble! Outside the cave, thunder flashed, darkening the skies with formidable power. The Five Elements Divine Thunder manifested as a sea of multicolored thunder, with the power of chaos subtly visible within. This was the Primeval Divine Thunder Dao rule that Shen Ruyan had comprehended, her newfound power of the Dao Mastery. As this grand power erupted, Jiang Chengxuan breathed a sigh of relief and finally allowed a smile to grace his lips. From this moment on, Shen Ruyan had officially entered the realm of the Dao Mastery, becoming the fastest in Thunderclap Valley to achieve such a breakthrough. Jiang Chengxuan felt immense joy in his heart seeing his companion reach this milestone. The terrifying spectacle of the multicolored thunder sea persisted for a long while, the power of chaos rendering the ordinary cave mysterious. Only when the last waves of disturbance dissipated did the breakthrough phenomenon finally quiet down. The cave, under the influence of Shen Ruyan, had become a place permeated with numerous divine thunder Dao rules, a blessed site that would immensely benefit any cultivator practicing thunder techniques. Shen Ruyan¡¯s long eyelashes trembled slightly as she opened her bright eyes, which were filled with profound depths. Occasionally, divine light and thunder flashed within them, dazzlingly brilliant. Upon awakening, Shen Ruyan saw Jiang Chengxuan before her, their eyes reflecting indescribable joy. ¡°Congratulations, Wife, on successfully breaking through to the realm of Dao Mastery!¡± Jiang Chengxuan stepped forward, took Shen Ruyan¡¯s hands in his, and spoke with a smile. ¡°Thank you for your protection, Husband, I have not failed your expectations.¡± Chapter 1013 - Chapter 1013: Entering the Land of Opportunities Chapter 1013: Entering the Land of Opportunities Editor: Henyee Translations Shen Ruyan¡¯s breakthrough undoubtedly elevated their capabilities to a new level. The transition from the Dao Fusion Realm to the Dao Mastery Realm was not as simple as an arithmetic addition of one plus one. It represented a qualitative transarray in terms of both Dharmic power and understanding of Dao rules. Shen Ruyan¡¯s successful breakthrough was the final piece in their quest for a great opportunity. Now, all that remained was for her realm to stabilize, and then they could depart immediately. In the following days, Shen Ruyan and Jiang Chengxuan spent time in the cave, familiarizing themselves with the power of the Dao Mastery and solidifying her new realm, particularly the newly comprehended power of the Primeval Divine Thunder, which required gradual acclimation. As her realm gradually stabilized, even Jiang Chengxuan found the power of the Primeval Divine Thunder formidable, which added to their confidence about their upcoming expedition. ¡­ Several days later, with Jiang Chengxuan by her side, Shen Ruyan¡¯s Dao Mastery power finally stabilized completely. The couple, like celestial companions, left the valley hand in hand. After exchanging a look, they transformed into two powerful streaks of light and flew towards their destination. Guided by Shen Ruyan¡¯s memory, they quickly passed through several regions. Along the way, the spiritual energy grew increasingly scarce, and fewer spiritual creatures were to be found. This scenery confirmed the correctness of their direction, and Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s intuition grew stronger. Eventually, they stopped in an area that was utterly barren¡ªmore desolate than the borderlands of the Floodgate Realm. ¡°This is the place of the ancient rune,¡± said Shen Ruyan as she waved her hand, sweeping aside a large patch of sand with her Dharmic power. A huge, ancient rune was revealed on the exposed ground, radiating a profoundly mysterious aura. After a moment of contemplation, Jiang Chengxuan recognized that this rune was of the same origin as those they had encountered before. This confirmed that the area was specifically arranged and not naturally barren. ¡°I¡¯ll try to deduce where its power leads,¡± Jiang Chengxuan told Shen Ruyan, who nodded in agreement to protect him while he sat down to meditate. He began to use his Heavenly Calculation Technique, connecting his power to the ancient rune. A gray world appeared in his consciousness, illuminated by a point of light representing the rune. However, there was something on the rune capable of confusing heavenly secrets, blocking the entry of his deducing power. Jiang Chengxuan furrowed his brows and took out the Profound Dao Disc to enhance the power of his deductions. This time, with the combined power of the sixth-level Heavenly Calculation Technique and the Profound Dao Disc, the obscuring force was directly broken through. Golden light emerged, starting from the luminescence and slowly pointing towards a specific place. Suddenly, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s vision changed as a cloud of black and white mist rushed towards him, obscuring his sight. Even with the Profound Dao Disc, he could not clear the fog. He had to withdraw from his Heavenly Calculation Technique, but he wasn¡¯t displeased. The mysterious black and white mist undoubtedly originated from the great opportunity¡¯s power, blocking his deduction. The stronger this force, the greater the opportunity it indicated. He shared this with Shen Ruyan, and without any hesitation, they immediately chose the direction indicated by his deduction and sped off again. Crossing thousands of miles, they arrived at a vast barren mountain. There was nothing particularly unusual about this mountain, but upon arrival, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s instincts screamed a warning, confirming this was indeed the place of opportunity marked by the ancient rune. Descending from the sky, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan began a detailed search of the mountain. Sure enough, in a shadowy area, they found an extremely hidden cave entrance. Around the rim of the entrance were ancient runes, which Jiang Chengxuan immediately recognized as containing power very similar to that of the ancient gates of the Immortal cave abode. ¡°It seems this is the place, my husband.¡± ¡°Yes, the aura of these runes is very similar to that of the Immortal cave abode¡¯s gate,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied with a solemn yet excited expression. Both nodded, and the next moment, they stepped into the cave entrance together. Instantly, a tremendous wave of energy surged, ripples danced across the void, and a mysterious spiritual light flickered; the runes lit up. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt a flash before their eyes, and when they opened them, they had entered a new world. Although the inside of the mountain cave was as barren as the outside, it was vast, and the surrounding rocks, though not special, carried an ancient aura, clearly not naturally formed. ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said as he expanded his spiritual sense, leading Shen Ruyan deeper into the cave. They hadn¡¯t gone far when fluctuations in the air began to emerge around them, followed by a series of disturbances. As an eighth-level array master, Jiang Chengxuan immediately recognized that they had triggered a defensive array. True to form, in the next moment, multiple spells launched from hidden locations, silent and deadly. These spells, shadowy and perfectly integrated into the environment, were extremely lethal. However, under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Intuition of the Heavens, these dark spells could not escape detection. With a sweep of his hand, he unleashed the Five Elements Annihilation Light, manifesting the power of the Five Elements throughout the cave. In an instant, all the dark spells were neutralized. Then, employing his Heavenly Calculation Technique, Jiang Chengxuan quickly located the core of the array. He relayed the position to Shen Ruyan, and in the next instant, a thunderous divine strike precisely hit the core of the array. What might have seemed slow was, in fact, executed in just a few breaths¡ªfrom triggering the array to neutralizing the danger, their coordination was seamless. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, both at the realm of Dao Mastery, with Jiang¡¯s combat power comparable to that of a Daolord, were formidable. Within this Immortal cave abode, there were few threats that could pose any real danger to them. ¡°It was just a minor array, sufficient to deal with someone at the Dao Fusion Realm,¡± Jiang Chengxuan assessed after a quick scan of the surroundings. It seemed that the dangers set within this cave were not as severe as those guarding other opportunities they had encountered. However, recalling the black and white mist that had obscured even the power of his sixth-level Heavenly Calculation Technique, Jiang Chengxuan felt reassured about the magnitude of the opportunity before them. Chapter 1014 - Chapter 1014: The Black and White Stone Doors, System Mission Chapter 1014: The Black and White Stone Doors, System Mission Editor: Henyee Translations As Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan continued deeper into the cave, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s intuition sensed no significant threats. They reached an ancient stone corridor when suddenly, a wave of fluctuations arose, and a burst of dazzling light quickly approached from afar. It was a barrage of elemental arrows, interwoven with the forces of thunder, fire, wind, and water, covering the sky and sealing off all directions in front of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. At the same time, a roaring sound erupted behind them, and the ground began to tremble violently. An ancient furnace, emitting a pale yellow hue and embodying the weight of mountains with its inscribed rules, rolled towards them, blocking the entire passage. At this moment, with elemental arrows in front and the giant furnace pressing from behind, the situation was overwhelmingly oppressive. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan exchanged a glance, perfectly in sync, and charged forward and backward, respectively. Jiang Chengxuan summoned the Five Elements Diagram, which shimmered briefly before transforming into a massive halberd, directly facing the mountain-like pressure of the furnace. Shen Ruyan wielded the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer, with a backdrop of five-colored divine thunder as she stepped into the sky and charged towards the millions of raining arrows. The halberd, manifesting a vast expanse of starry sky, swept through the void in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands, powerfully striking the ancient furnace. Buzz, buzz, buzz! The enormous force struck the furnace like a bell, causing a continuous echo and ripples in the void, reverberating throughout the ancient cave. However, compared to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s current power, the ancient furnace seemed somewhat insufficient. With a thunderous crash, the surface of the furnace dented significantly. Subsequently, large cracks spread across the furnace¡¯s surface, forming a dense web. Rumble! In the next instant, under the oppressive force of the halberd, the ancient furnace burst apart, turning into a shower of fragments. Simultaneously, Shen Ruyan¡¯s Five Lightning Immortal Slayer tore through the void, instantly raising a terrifying tide of five-colored lightning. The chaotic forces within the arrows were utterly suppressed, unable to stir up any disturbance. The terrifying power of the lightning instantly extinguished all the arrows, causing a series of explosions in the cave that echoed continuously. These two traps, reaching the Dao Mastery level, seemed nothing to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, easily suppressed with a single move. For an ordinary cultivator, the continuous traps and arrays here would pose a significant danger. By now, the duo had traversed a considerable distance within the cave, encountering dozens of traps and arrays. Although none were as formidable as the Seven Kills Array, being merely within the realm of Dao Mastery, their sheer number was particularly taxing on patience. Regardless, these mechanisms could not deter Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who maintained their composure and chose to continue forward. This time, their path was much quieter. They walked a long distance without encountering any more mechanisms. That was until they reached a certain point where bright light suddenly flashed before them, and an ancient stone wall blocked their path. The wall was filled with ancient runes that neither Jiang nor Shen could comprehend, presenting a puzzle-like challenge that needed to be solved to advance. Jiang surmised that this ancient stone wall might be the final mechanism here. But with the runes inscribed upon it undecipherable, how were they to solve this riddle? ¡°Let¡¯s try using Heavenly Calculation Technique to decipher it.¡± Jiang pondered for a moment, then stepped forward and memorized all the runes. Immediately, he activated Heavenly Calculation Technique, and the ancient characters vibrantly came to life within his mind. Though still cryptic, the power of Heavenly Calculation Technique allowed him to deduce the connections between the runes, thus enabling him to arrange them in order and solve the puzzle. Despite the abundance of runes on the ancient stone wall, under the operation of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Heavenly Calculation Technique, their original form soon became apparent. Jiang slowly moved forward, linking all the ancient runes according to the results of the Heavenly Calculation Technique. Subsequently, waves of energy burst forth, and each rune lit up like torches. Under the illumination of these runes, a bright path appeared before Jiang and Shen, and the original stone wall vanished into thin air. Without any hesitation, they stepped into the light. Following another spatial fluctuation, they found themselves in a secret chamber. Upon entering, the atmosphere changed dramatically, and a profoundly ancient and vast power hit them, instantly tensing their spirits. Before Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan stood two ancient stone doors, one black and one white, from which the immense power emanated. Jiang felt a familiar sensation emanating from the doors, carrying an essence of the cycle of life and death. The momentary contact sent a chilling sensation through his entire body, a sensation both eerie and profound. He turned to look at Shen Ruyan, noticing that she too appeared somewhat shaken, clearly having sensed something from the black and white doors as well. ¡°Husband, it seems these doors contain the power of the cycle of life and death,¡± Shen Ruyan said softly as she approached Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Yes, I feel the same,¡± Jiang confirmed her observation. After discussing briefly, they decided to continue their exploration, stepping closer to the mysterious doors. Suddenly, a more formidable aura emanated from them. Meanwhile, back in the outside world, a massive rune hidden beneath this secluded area suddenly lit up. However, the duo inside the cave remained unaware of this external change. As Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan approached the doors, they found that the aura grew increasingly powerful, yet no other changes occurred. This puzzling lack of further action left them bewildered. Just then, a long-forgotten system notification sound rang in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. Ding! [Host is required to complete the mission: Achieve one thousand deductions.] This unexpected prompt made Jiang pause momentarily in surprise. Could this be a hint from the system? After all, the system had been silent throughout their journey, only to issue a mission at this particular moment. Familiar with the system, Jiang Chengxuan suspected this was a clue from the system to help unravel the puzzle before them. Chapter 1015 - Chapter 1015: Thousand Deductions, System Reward Chapter 1015: Thousand Deductions, System Reward Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Wife, I have a plan, but it may take some time.¡± No matter what, Jiang Chengxuan fully trusted the system¡¯s prompts and missions and wouldn¡¯t ignore them. He moved away with Shen Ruyan to a quieter spot, explaining his plan to her. Naturally, Shen Ruyan had no doubts about Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s capabilities and immediately nodded, saying, ¡°Husband, proceed as you think best. If anything seems amiss, I will let you know.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± With that, Jiang Chengxuan offered a reassuring smile to his Dao companion¡ªa symbol of the security they found in each other¡¯s presence. He then approached the center between the black and white stone doors and sat down cross-legged. The immense, ancient power pressed down on him once more. Unperturbed, Jiang Chengxuan summoned the Profound Dao Disc with a flash of light from his hand, and began to deduce on the spot. His Heavenly Calculation Technique surged to their maximum, opening a strange perspective of the world in his mind. In this world of deductions, everything was incredibly abstract; a minor change represented a wealth of information, accessible only to those skilled in deduction. Now, with the aid of the Profound Dao Disc, his power of Heavenly Calculation Technique exploded, enabling Jiang Chengxuan to understand the riddle before him. The system¡¯s issue of mission at this juncture clearly had deep meaning. To unlock the black and white stone doors, a formidable power of deduction was required, not directed at the doors themselves but rather at ancient runes outside. Underneath this secluded area, numerous runes lay hidden, all linked to the black and white doors. Hidden within these runes was the secret to unlocking the doors. To deduce such a vast area, identify all the runes, and then deduce their hidden patterns and powers was a herculean mission. No wonder the mechanisms encountered on the way seemed so arbitrary¡ªthe real test was not them. Those mechanisms and arrays were merely the threshold; the truly terrifying challenge lay in the deductions necessary here. Completing such deductions, requiring powers possibly beyond the limits of this world, meant that without the ability to reach the realm of immortals, one could not unlock the opportunities behind these stone doors. Such a prospect was indeed daunting. Confident in his unparalleled deductive skills within the Floodgate Realm, Jiang Chengxuan knew even his powers were just enough to meet the minimum requirements for these deductions. Even with the sixth-level Heavenly Calculation Technique, more than a thousand deductions were necessary for a chance to solve this enigma. He took a deep breath, unwilling to shrink from the challenge. Knowing the system had issued a mission, he trusted it would not abandon him. For now, he would complete the mission given by the system before considering the feasibility of solving the puzzle. If he failed, the rewards provided by the system would still be worthwhile. With resolve, Jiang Chengxuan commenced deep, immersive deduction. In his mind, images flashed by momentarily, giving birth to endless variations. Using the power of Heavenly Calculation Technique, he seized his targets from these changes and images. One by one, he unearthed the runes buried deep beneath this secluded land, memorizing them in his mind. With the black and white doors as the effect, these ancient runes were the cause. With the help of Heavenly Calculation Technique, Jiang Chengxuan continually sought ways to break through the mystery. Soon, a day had passed, the sun and moon rotated unseen, and one by one, the ancient runes twinkled to life, brought forth by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s deductions. Between the black and white doors, Jiang Chengxuan was enveloped in the dense power of Heavenly Calculation Technique, emitting a profoundly mysterious aura. If not for Shen Ruyan¡¯s understanding that this was the sight of Heavenly Calculation Technique, she might have suspected the doors were assimilating him. This aura, reminiscent of being assimilated in the universe¡¯s primordial world, made Shen Ruyan vaguely aware that Jiang Chengxuan was deepening his understanding of the secrets of the black and white doors. Indeed, her intuition was correct. As more ancient runes were deduced, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s understanding of the power of the doors deepened significantly. The immense ancient aura, initially quite impactful, now almost went unnoticed by him. This undoubtedly accelerated the speed of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Heavenly Calculation Technique. In one day, he conducted nearly a hundred deductions, deepening his understanding of the power of deduction. Now, he had fully entered the peak state of deduction. All external distractions were temporarily forgotten; all he focused on were the variations and information within the realm of Heavenly Calculation Technique. Deduce! Deduce! Deduce! This single will dominated Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. In the blink of an eye, ten days had passed. Shen Ruyan looked at her Dao companion, now completely enveloped by two forces: the incredibly mysterious power of deduction and the immense ancient aura emanating from the black and white stone doors. These two forces were perfectly merged within him, indistinguishable from one another. This scenario was beyond Shen Ruyan¡¯s comprehension, but knowing that Jiang Chengxuan was in a normal state reassured her, allowing her to remain patient and watchful. [Ding!] Suddenly, a notification sound broke through the intense focus of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind, startling him from his deep immersion. [Congratulations to the host for achieving the milestone of one thousand deductions!] The voice of the system slowly narrated, and at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan remembered everything¡ªhe had completed one thousand deductions, all aimed at deciphering the secrets of the black and white stone doors. [Reward: Three Deduction Beads!] Following this unexpected announcement, Jiang Chengxuan felt a surge of joy. Three Deduction Beads! This reward confirmed that he had indeed unraveled the mystery behind the stone doors. The Deduction Beads were supreme treasures of the deductive arts, enabling deductions to be made without any hindrance. With these beads, he could deduce outcomes from any causes, regardless of when or what world they pertained to¡ªa truly dominant capability. Even the Heavenly Calculation Technique itself could be advanced with the power of these beads, allowing him to foresee its further contents. Chapter 1016 - Chapter 1016: Deduction, The Seventh-Level of Heavenly Calculation Technique Chapter 1016: Deduction, The Seventh-Level of Heavenly Calculation Technique Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chenxuan had not anticipated that merely achieving a thousand iterations of deduction would earn him three Beads of Deduction from the system¡ªa reward that seemed exceedingly generous. In an instant, the weariness from his exhaustive deductions seemed to wash away, leaving him feeling as refreshed as if he had been soaking in a hot spring. Stepping out of his state of deduction, he faced Shen Ruyan¡¯s concerned gaze and gave her a confident smile. ¡°How is it, Husband?¡± Shen Ruyan approached Jiang Chenxuan, her steps light and graceful, as she gently inquired. ¡°Wife, just a bit more time and I will be entirely confident in unlocking this black and white stone door,¡± Jiang Chenxuan declared assertively. Then, he promptly shared the secrets of this location with Shen Ruyan. Upon understanding the mechanisms involved, her expression grew solemn. Shen Ruyan was well aware of the level of power needed to accomplish such a feat of deduction. ¡°It¡¯s alright, I am fully confident,¡± Jiang Chenxuan reassured her upon noticing her concern. ¡°Okay,¡± Shen Ruyan responded, knowing Jiang Chenxuan¡¯s character well enough to trust that he would not overreach without assurance. Subsequently, Jiang Chenxuan, no longer distracted, found a quiet spot in the cave, consumed some pills, and restored his state to its peak. The opportunity behind this black and white stone door needed to be approached with the utmost caution, so Jiang Chenxuan decided to first elevate his Heavenly Calculation Technique to the seventh-level before attempting to break the seal. Opting to elevate his Heavenly Calculation Technique rather than directly using a Bead of Deduction to unlock the seal of the black and white stone door was a more time-consuming method but undoubtedly a more prudent and efficient use of resources. Furthermore, the Heavenly Calculation Technique was one of Jiang Chenxuan¡¯s most significant advantages in the spiritual world, his fundamental edge over other cultivators, making the use of a Bead of Deduction completely justified. With a flicker of spiritual light, Jiang Chenxuan produced a mystical bead from his hands. It was filled with countless subtle runes that ebbed and flowed, incredibly ephemeral and occasionally nearly invisible. ¡°Activate!¡± Without any hesitation, Jiang Chenxuan activated this precious Bead of Deduction. Instantly, an incredibly mystical force of Karma enveloped Jiang Chenxuan. From Shen Ruyan¡¯s perspective, the moment this force manifested, Jiang Chenxuan seemed to become incredibly blurred. Under the cover of this Karma force, Shen Ruyan could almost see multiple images of Jiang Chenxuan overlapping each other¡ªimages of him both young and more matured. At the same time, within this force, Jiang Chenxuan¡¯s Heavenly Calculation Technique unfolded rapidly, with various methods of Heavenly Calculation Technique appearing sequentially in his mind. Starting from the first level, he progressed level by level, enhancing his power until the sixth-level of Heavenly Calculation Technique, and then it abruptly stopped. This was because Jiang Chenxuan¡¯s knowledge of the Heavenly Calculation Technique only extended to the sixth level; there was no further content available. And just the sixth level of Heavenly Calculation Technique he possessed were enough to make him invincible in spiritual deductions within the spiritual world, attesting to the formidable nature of this deductive method. Now, Jiang Chenxuan¡¯s task was to use the power of the Bead of Deduction to deduce the subsequent level of the Heavenly Calculation Technique, and then, to break through to the next level. If he could elevate the Heavenly Calculation Technique to the seventh-level, then the seals on the black and white stone doors would be as trivial as dust to him. To find such a method in the vast cultivation world was unimaginably challenging. Only with both the Heavenly Calculation Technique and a Bead of Deduction could he possibly manage to do so. Perhaps, the Heavenly Calculation Technique method truly did not have a seventh-level passed down; it could only be extrapolated through personal breakthroughs and limits. At this moment, Jiang Chenxuan was fully immersed in the world of Heavenly Calculation Technique, surrounded by countless worlds, images, and variations of rules¡ªall intertwined within. With the enhancement from the force of Karma, Jiang Chenxuan could distinctly feel every strand of Karma attached to him. Every individual he had ever interacted with was connected to him through these threads of Karma. Jiang Chenxuan methodically sorted through these complex threads of Karma, temporarily severing the ties of hatred, resentment, and expectation. These emotions were rich and varied, and with the power of the Bead of Deduction, Jiang Chenxuan managed to temporarily sever them. Eventually, after cutting through countless causal connections, the remaining few became more noticeable. Finally, after a thorough search, Jiang Chenxuan discovered the Karma related to the Heavenly Calculation Technique. The essence of Heavenly Calculation Technique was elusive, seemingly composed of countless intertwined threads of Karma. Concentrating his willpower, Jiang Chenxuan focused all his deductive power along this Karmic path. He meticulously revisited every level of the Heavenly Calculation Technique within his mind, revising each step of practice and every detail of harnessing the power of Heavenly Calculation Technique. Every related scene replayed in the cosmic theater of Karma, aiding his profound comprehension. This entire process was like trying to glimpse a full picture through a narrow tube; however, with the aid of the Bead of Deduction, Jiang Chenxuan could see through the tube, slowly piecing together the complete picture. Moreover, during this time, he could not afford any interruptions. He had to apply his full effort to remember every change in the process. If not, any unforeseen change could occur in an instant, and the answers he had so painstakingly deduced would no longer be relevant, as they would have lost connection with the subsequent deductions. This process was an extreme test of patience and Jiang Chenxuan¡¯s mastery over causal forces, as well as his application and understanding of the levels of Heavenly Calculation Technique power. Without the aid of the Bead of Deduction, Jiang Chenxuan believed it would have been impossible to achieve this task. Even with his own considerable deductive power, it would have been unfeasible to calculate all seventh level of Heavenly Calculation Technique in one go¡ªfailing even once would render the entire effort useless. But, under the enhancement of the Bead of Deduction, his internal power of Heavenly Calculation Technique seemed inexhaustible and highly controllable. At this point, his deductive abilities were sufficient to unravel the full scope of Heavenly Calculation Technique¡¯s seventh-level. As time relentlessly marched on, Jiang Chenxuan was nearing the completion of the seventh-level. The power of Karma continued to chase down the pathways, and his Heavenly Calculation Technique power persistently progressed through the deduction, almost finishing the last part of the seventh-level. Unexpectedly, just as he was about to finalize the deduction of the seventh-level of the Heavenly Calculation Technique, a terrifying change occurred in the formless void. Outside, in the cave, Shen Ruyan suddenly sensed something alarming. Her expression sharpened dramatically. Chapter 1017 - Chapter 1017: Red Lightning, The Rule of Life and Death Chapter 1017: Red Lightning, The Rule of Life and Death Editor: Henyee Translations Just as Jiang Chengxuan was about to complete the seventh level of the Heavenly Calculation Technique, an astonishing aura burst forth from the void around him. Shen Ruyan, witnessing this scene, couldn¡¯t help but hold her breath, her heart filled with intense nervousness. In the formless void, thin strands of red lightning appeared, trembling around Jiang Chengxuan and casting successive human-shaped outlines. This faint red lightning, though subtle, caused Shen Ruyan, who controlled the mixed Primordial Divine Thunder, to feel a hint of palpitation. This red lightning did not belong to this world, making Shen Ruyan instantly apprehensive. Unsure what Jiang Chengxuan had done to cause this sudden appearance of red lightning, it seemed like some sort of bizarre thunder calamity. However, just as Shen Ruyan was about to forcibly intervene, suppress the red lightning, and awaken Jiang Chengxuan, an unexpected scene unfolded. From within the black and white stone doors, a force different from the previously ancient and vast power suddenly emerged. This force appeared and the red lightning, as if intimidated, vanished in an instant. This scene, from the emergence to the disappearance of the red lightning, happened extremely quickly and was very peculiar. However, its disappearance finally allowed Shen Ruyan to relax and breathe a sigh of relief. Simultaneously, Jiang Chengxuan completed the last part of the Heavenly Calculation Technique. A complete technique of the seventh level Heavenly Calculation Technique now lay within his mind. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan began to cultivate this seventh level Heavenly Calculation Technique. Because this technique was forcibly deduced by him through the power of Karma, it was intricately entwined with countless Karmas with Jiang Chengxuan. Now, as he began to cultivate this seventh level, it was as if he was merely recalling something he had temporarily forgotten. Furthermore, the power of the Deduction Bead still lingered in him, aiding him in mastering the seventh level Heavenly Calculation Technique almost instantaneously. Buzz¡ª In the void, as if a silent bell tolled, Jiang Chengxuan opened his eyes, and in an instant, all forces of Karma and deduction were drawn into his mind. At this moment, the stone doors before him held no secrets from him. The runes deduced thousands of times, under the push of the seventh level Heavenly Calculation Technique power, formed a mysterious pattern. Instantly, the black and white doors seemed to tremble slightly, and a faint gap appeared as if something was being pulled open. The ancient and vast essence surged wildly from the black and white doors. But just as it was about to impact Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, Jiang Chengxuan formed a hand seal with his right hand, and the ancient and vast essence instantly became formless. Inside the stone doors, mist swirled, obscuring whatever lay beyond. But Jiang Chengxuan, having now fully understood the black and white doors, was ready to unveil their secrets. The Samsara rule manifested around him, its aura enveloping the area and bearing a resemblance to the ancient and vast essence from within the doors. Earlier, Jiang Chengxuan had sensed this ancient and vast essence and found it vaguely familiar. Now, he was certain that these doors hid some kind of grand rule, possibly related to the rule of Samsara, known as the rule of Life and Death. ¡°Husband.¡± At that moment, Shen Ruyan slowly approached Jiang Chengxuan and called out with concern. In her view, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s plan must have succeeded, but the earlier red lightning still left her puzzled. ¡°What is it, Wife? Just a moment more, and I can open these black and white doors.¡± ¡°Husband, just before you were about to break the seal, there seemed to be some anomaly. Are you feeling alright?¡± Shen Ruyan spoke slowly, then relayed the incident with the red lightning. Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s brow furrowed, but after a moment of thought, he seemed to grasp the underlying reason. ¡°It seems that the power of the seventh level of Heavenly Calculation Technique reached the limits of this world, hence causing the phenomenon of the bizarre lightning.¡± He explained slowly to Shen Ruyan. ¡°And the reason that red lightning receded was likely due to it sensing the suppressive force of the immortal power from the abode.¡± The power of the seventh level of Heavenly Calculation Technique had touched upon forbidden celestial forces, hence attracting the red lightning. However, because of the presence of an immortal aura, the red lightning calamity became confused in its judgment, mistaking this power as belonging to an immortal, and thus withdrew. This explanation suddenly enlightened Shen Ruyan, finally putting her heart at ease. Having resolved this matter, Jiang Chengxuan then refocused his attention on the black and white stone doors. Now that he had penetrated their mysteries, it was time to open them. Jiang Chengxuan spread his hands wide, fully manifesting the Samsara rule which enveloped the entire area. Under his control, the Samsara rule began to whirl wildly, extracting certain powers from the black and white stone doors, which appeared as black and white colors. In the next moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s left eye turned pure white, and his right eye turned pitch black. This black and white appearance was incredibly mysterious. In the white of his eye, it seemed as if infinite worlds extended, while in the black of his eye, it was as if countless worlds were silent and still. The rule of Life and Death manifested within him. Utilizing the Samsara rule and the similarity between it and the rule of Life and Death, Jiang Chengxuan forcibly extracted some of the rule of Life and Death from the black and white stone doors. Now, under the power of the rule of Life and Death, the stone doors were completely vulnerable. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s thoughts shifted, and the Samsara rule quickly retracted into his body. The next moment, the rules of black and white manifested from his body. One half was light, the other darkness. In the world of light, life thrived abundantly, with holy light shining over all, and creatures of countless worlds proliferating endlessly. In the world of darkness, an eerie silence prevailed, with a river of the underworld flowing, and numerous lost souls sinking into it. The rule of Life and Death, uniting these two, emanated an extremely powerful aura, one of the great universal rules. ¡°Manifest!¡± Following Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s explosive force, the dual-colored rule of Life and Death poured out like a torrent. It then fell upon the two black and white stone doors. Rumble! In an instant, the two ancient doors, sealed for eons, began to slowly open. Mysterious light spread with the opening of the doors, and an ancient, vast aura emerged continuously. The supreme rule of Life and Death burst forth, completely enveloping Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Chapter 1018 - Chapter 1018: Life and Death Chapter 1018: Life and Death Editor: Henyee Translations As the black and white stone doors opened, two distinct forces of Dao rules burst forth from the black and white doors. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately felt an overwhelming pressure confronting them. They sharply noticed that at the moment the doors opened, the space began to exhibit invisible fluctuations and started undergoing eerie changes. This spectacle gradually deepened the solemn expressions on Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s faces. Despite having deciphered countless mechanisms and arrays along their journey, and even overcoming the seemingly impossible challenge of deducing the black and white stone doors¡¯ seals, no one could predict what lay beyond these doors¡ªwhether fortune or further peril. ¡°This may not be over yet.¡± ¡°Be careful.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan stood side by side, their Dao rules fully manifested, their vigilance heightened to the utmost. At the end of their field of vision, the black and white stone doors continued to open slowly, seemingly enlarging the horizon itself. As time passed, the aura from the black and white stone doors finally peaked under Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s watchful eyes. The next moment, the heavens and earth seemed to change color, as if an invisible hand had pulled open the curtain to a new act, transforming the world around Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan in an instant. A profound black force spread out from the black stone door, tinging the ground of the area with darkness, while a white force erupted from the white stone door, turning the sky above into an immaculate white. The two forces emanating from the black and white stone doors spread and devoured the original world, meeting at a distant point where their collision caused a massive upheaval, pulling the entire region into a new dimensional space. Witnessing this scene, both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s faces registered shock. The transformation, though it sounded slow, happened in just a few breaths, and was now complete. Fortunately, in this new world, no further disturbances arose, allowing them to relax their tense nerves slightly. Before them, the entire landscape had turned into a stark contrast of black and white, clearly demarcated, with nothing else in the vast expanse of space except for their own figures. The original ancient cave had completely disappeared; all around Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan was nothing but the landscape of black and white. The ground under their feet was utterly black, while the expanse above was pure white¡ªan extremely startling phenomenon that left even Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, seasoned as they were, in awe. They exchanged glances, each seeing the caution in the other¡¯s eyes. Jiang Chengxuan calmed his mind and extended his senses. There were no more barriers in the area; his perception stretched out for hundreds, thousands of miles, yet he detected nothing unusual. All that existed were the endless expanses of black and white. ¡°Wife, this realm must be where the fortune lies. There are no more seals or dangers nearby,¡± Jiang Chengxuan reassured Shen Ruyan after a moment. Shen Ruyan nodded slightly and also spread her Dao rule of the Five Color Divine Thunder into the void, probing the surroundings. After a moment, she slowly spoke to Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°Husband, this black and white realm seems to contain extremely powerful and pure Dao rules. Perhaps, this is where the fortune lies.¡± Feeling the sheer purity and immense aura from the simple black and white, Shen Ruyan sensed a profound power. ¡°That¡¯s correct, Wife. If I am not mistaken, this place is likely a realm concealing the rules of life and death,¡± Jiang Chengxuan explained to Shen Ruyan. Earlier, when opening the stone doors, he had used his Dao rule and deductive abilities to peer into and even steal some of the doors¡¯ power. At that time, he had felt an aura similar to the Dao of Samsara, which now appeared to undoubtedly be the Dao rules of life and death. ¡°Rules of life and death¡­¡± Shen Ruyan murmured, her beautiful eyes widening with astonishment. The rules of life and death, being cosmic Dao rules, were an incredibly precious opportunity, even for someone as advanced as Jiang Chengxuan, who had been nurtured by the system to have high standards. And for Shen Ruyan, who had yet to experience such new Dao rules, the prospect was even more valuable. Faced with such an opportunity, excitement surged in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes, his heart nearly bursting with joy. He possessed two major Dao rules: the Five Elements and Samsara, both of cosmic level. The Five Elements Dao had been honed and realized through his own efforts, accompanying him for the longest time, while the Samsara Dao had been developed through personal enlightenment and the system¡¯s imparted gifts, allowing him to fully grasp it. This proved how difficult it was to obtain the power of a great Dao. Many cultivators who achieve enlightenment often grasp only the most basic rules; the powers of the great Dao are incredibly rare. Even with the system, Jiang Chengxuan possessed only two types, one more than an ordinary cultivator. Opportunities to encounter such great Dao are exceedingly rare and sought after. To comprehend a great Dao, one must be immersed in its environment and have sufficient Dao rule as support. At this moment, the black and white world around them was precisely such an environment. Their excitement was understandable given the circumstances. This world of black and white was effectively a realm of life and death, containing exceptionally pure rules of life and death. It was likely set up by an ancient immortal, who perhaps was one of the ultimate cultivators of the rules of life and death. For reasons unknown, he vanished, leaving his legacy here behind these doors that required tremendous deductive power to open. Because comprehension doesn¡¯t demand great strength from the cultivators¡ªwhat matters most is the power of understanding. Deductive ability is a manifestation of this power. Anyone capable of making significant advancements in deduction possesses great wisdom. Perhaps the ancient immortal believed that only such individuals were worthy of contemplating this fragment of power. However, this was merely the lowest threshold; truly comprehending the rules of life and death contained here would not be easy. Especially for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who had never encountered this rule before and had not cultivated the methods of life and death, the difficulty was likely as challenging as advancing to a major realm of cultivation. This test was undoubtedly a trial of their talents. Chapter 1019 - Chapter 1019: Comprehending Chapter 1019: Comprehending Editor: Henyee Translations Life and death exist universally, their rules unshakeable and unsurpassable barriers. To understand the rules of life and death, one must not only comprehend the rules of life and death separately but also integrate them. Coexistence of life and death allows one to grasp the true essence of these rules. This task is undoubtedly more challenging than understanding other grand paths, possibly several times more so. However, mastering the rules of life and death means simultaneously mastering two great paths. The immense power this confers can significantly enhance one¡¯s strength. For Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, entering the domain of life and death is not only a tremendous opportunity but also a great challenge. After ensuring all obstacles were cleared and the area was safe, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not hesitate to start comprehending the rules of life and death. Sitting face to face, spaced a few yards apart in the void, they began circulating their internal energies to bring their primordial spirit, Dharmic power, and essence to their peak, entering a state of deep contemplation. Both had recently achieved breakthroughs in their realms. Jiang Chengxuan, having been illuminated by immortal spiritual light, reached the peak of Dao Mastery. Shen Ruyan, through the Fruit of Thunder, ascended to the same realm. This recent advancement helped them maintain a familiar state of comprehension. Soon, they detached from other perceptions and entered a peak state of spiritual awareness. The omnipresent rules of life and death in this domain quickly became perceptible to them. Their first task was to suppress their own rules as much as possible, to allow these new ¡°guests,¡± the rules of life and death, to be accepted and then integrated. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Five Elements and Samsara rules manifested, controlled within just a few yards around him. He began by contemplating the rule of death. The essence of death slowly entered his world of Five Elements and Samsara, immediately lending it an aura of quietude. Previously, the closest he had come to the rule of death was the evil technique of the Sacred Skeleton Sect, filled with a lifeless aura. However, those were inferior to the actual rule of death and had never tainted Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s world of Five Elements and Samsara. Now, deliberately induced by Jiang Chengxuan, the rule of death began to spread through his world of Five Elements and Samsara. The vibrant energies of the Five Elements and the power of Samsara quieted down momentarily. The eruptive volcanoes dimmed, the surging seas became still as dead seas, forests ceased growth, creatures hid, metals became dusty, and the earth turned ashen. Under the influence of the rule of death, his entire realm appeared on the brink of apocalypse. Yet, all of this was under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s control. The rules of the Five Elements and Samsara, although suppressed, did not cease their activities but quieted down. There was a balance to maintain among these three rules, a critical threshold that Jiang Chengxuan carefully managed to prevent any imbalance. Otherwise, the consequences could be disastrous. Compared to Shen Ruyan, He possessed two great paths, causing him to face a more challenging task in maintaining this balance. However, his natural talent and comprehension, combined with a higher realm and better control over his rules, facilitated smooth progress. The similarities between his rule of Samsara and the rule of death also aided this process. On the other side, Shen Ruyan had entered the phase of embracing the great paths, choosing first to comprehend the rule of life. Contrary to expectations, the rule of life was not gentle or easy to comprehend. In fact, the risks involved in understanding the rule of life was no less significant than that of the rule of death. The rule of life brought an expansive force, and excessive expansion could lead to loss of control. Whether it was the force of life or death, any uncontrolled development of either could lead to dangerous outcomes. Shen Ruyan¡¯s surroundings were marked by her Five Elements Divine Thunder, with thunders of different colors flickering in and out of existence around her. As the rule of life merged, the manifestation of the Five Elements Divine Thunder became increasingly volatile and restless. Although Shen Ruyan was actively suppressing the Divine Thunder, the power from the rule of life continued to provoke the Divine Thunder. Under these circumstances, her surrounding Divine Thunder began to expand uncontrollably and intermittently clashed with the rule of life. This was undoubtedly not a favorable situation. She needed to balance the two forces to ensure neither side lost control, a scenario Shen Ruyan did not wish to see. With a slight frown, Shen Ruyan summoned the seed of the Primordial Divine Thunder she had acquired upon advancing to the Dao Mastery, using it to suppress the power of the Five Elements Divine Thunder. Under the influence of the Primordial Divine Thunder, the Five Elements Divine Thunder became much more subdued, and the impact of the rule of life on it gradually lessened. Finally, when the Five Elements Divine Thunder¡¯s force and the rule of life achieved balance, Shen Ruyan began the process of comprehending and integrating the rule of life. Both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan seized this opportunity to delve deeply into the rules of life and death that pervaded the area. As their comprehension deepened, their presences, seated in meditation within the void, began to exude an aura that was increasingly mystical and profound. Although understanding the rules of life and death might not significantly elevate their realms, it would undoubtedly enhance their aura and strength, making them extraordinarily formidable. Around Jiang Chengxuan, a faint black aura began to envelop him, and a subtle outline of blackness appeared within his world of the Five Elements and Samsara, adding a stark and ruthless quality to his presence. Shen Ruyan, meanwhile, was encircled by a gentle white halo, infusing the destructive aura of her Five Elements Divine Thunder with vibrant, life-giving energy, creating a mysterious effect. The two of them, sitting face to face in the void, resembled two celestial bodies¡ªone black and one white¡ªexuding a bizarre yet harmonious grandeur. Chapter 1020 - Chapter 1020: Comprehending the Rule of Death Chapter 1020: Comprehending the Rule of Death Editor: Henyee Translations In the bizarre realm of life and death, marked by only black and white, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan lost all sense of time, fully immersing themselves in this tremendous opportunity. The power of life and death manifested distinctly in each of them, causing their auras to undergo unbelievable transformations. In the deathly stillness of the life and death realm, the only changes occurred around Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. In the immaculate white domain, streams fell vertically, plummeting nine thousand miles directly onto Shen Ruyan, where she absorbed and comprehended the incredibly pure force of the rule. In the deep black domain, black lines emerged as if rising from the netherworld, connecting to Jiang Chengxuan. These too were infused with extremely pure forces of the rule. At this moment, the presence of the rule of death in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Five Elements Samsara World had become significantly evident. The entire world of the Five Elements Samsara turned ink-like, mysterious and profound, with the night stretched exceedingly long, seemingly endless. However, in this domain, life had not ceased; the vast powers hidden within the black soil awaited their moment to burst forth. Jiang Chengxuan had now comprehended ninety percent of the death rule, understanding countless forms of life termination under the display of the death rule. The fall of beings, the silence of life, the obliteration of matter, the collapse of stars, the disintegration of worlds, the erosion of power, the shattering of souls¡­ Jiang Chengxuan witnessed all transformations related to the rule of death from the beginning of time to the present day. Whether living or non-living, grand or minute, Jiang Chengxuan drew from each their rule of death, witnessing their demise and destruction. This insight was profoundly mystical; under the influence of the true meaning of death, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes turned a pure black, filled with a cold, profound aura. Shen Ruyan¡¯s condition was similarly transformative. Her eyes had become pure white, radiating a compassionate yet impartial essence¡ªakin to the indifference of heaven and earth, treating all beings equally. In the grand scheme of the Dao, all existences are equal, devoid of emotional bias, especially true for the Dao of life and death. Under the manifestation of the rule of life, Shen Ruyan¡¯s aura of the Five Elements Divine Thunder became dazzlingly brilliant, almost too brilliant to gaze upon directly. Within that brilliant thunder light seemed to resonate the essence of all growing things, a powerful force of incessant creation. Contrasting sharply with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s experiences, Shen Ruyan witnessed the birth of various existences. The formation of stars, the growth of all things, the birth of living creatures, the explosion of power, the derivation of souls, the condensation of matter¡­ Every change related to the rule of life, no matter when or where it occurred, was observed by Shen Ruyan, who comprehended the rules contained within. Rumble! At a certain moment, an overwhelming intent to destroy burst forth from Jiang Chengxuan, as he manifested the rule of death, instantly affecting the entire realm. After a long period of comprehension, Jiang Chengxuan had finally fully grasped the rule of death. Feeling the surge of a powerful new aura within him, his eyes blazed with a tyrannical and resolute light. Now possessing three grand Dao rules, Jiang Chengxuan was confident that, faced with Daolord Southbright again, he could suppress him outright. Previously, at the peak of the Dao Mastery, he could contend with a Daolord; now, with the terrifying rule of death added, he could suppress any ordinary Daolord. Such a formidable advancement could not help but stir Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s spirit. Gradually subduing the rule of death, Jiang Chengxuan looked towards Shen Ruyan, who was now enveloped heavily by the rule of life, the two indistinguishably merged. This scene undoubtedly signified that all was proceeding well, and he believed that soon, Shen Ruyan would also fully comprehend the rule of life. At that time, her strength would also undergo a terrifying enhancement, and together in the immortal cave abode, they could truly dominate. However, after a brief respite, Jiang Chengxuan knew that this opportunity had not yet fully concluded. This realm of life and death contained the rule of life and death, and only by fully mastering both aspects, complementing each other, could one attain true terror. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan chose not to rest but sat down again to meditate, his world of Five Elements Samsara brimming with the aura of death once more. If only one of the life and death rules is mastered, it could impact other rules because both the rule of life and the rule of death are extremely extreme forces. This was why Jiang Chengxuan needed to comprehend both life and death rules. The combination of life and death brings about transformations that are greater than the sum of their parts. Life within death, and death giving rise to life, complement each other, allowing one to maximize the potential of their own rules. Jiang Chengxuan took a deep breath, and the power of the death rule once again erupted dramatically. The black rule shot up into the sky, crashing into the immaculate white realm above. Rumble! Instantly, this act stirred the entire realm of life and death, causing continuous disturbances. The place where the black rule of death touched the white realm reacted violently, as if the white realm was provoked, surging down to suppress. The power of the rule of life surged towards Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s rule of death, confronting this dangerous moment. However, Jiang Chengxuan strategically retracted his death rule, making a retreat gesture. Consequently, the power of the white realm pursued along the path of the retreating death rule. This sequence was deliberately facilitated by Jiang Chengxuan. Instead of directly comprehending another rule and then integrating it, he chose to use the rule of death to trigger the rule of life, initially merging them externally through life and death, then promoting the growth of the rule of life from death. This approach is undoubtedly quicker than slowly comprehending both rules separately and then integrating them, but it also carries higher risks. Yet, Jiang Chengxuan, confident in his current strength and understanding of the realm of life and death, believed he could complete this process, swiftly mastering both rules to achieve a fusion of life and death. In the void, under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s deliberate provocation, the rules of life and death collided, creating a world of mixed black and white chaos, with visions of the cycle of life and death emerging. Chapter 1021 - Chapter 1021: Fusion of Life and Death, Substantial Progress in Strength Chapter 1021: Fusion of Life and Death, Substantial Progress in Strength Editor: Henyee Translations In the distinct realm of life and death, defined by black and white, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan carved out a new domain amidst the tumultuous energies of life and death. This realm of life and death was in an extremely unstable state, where the rules of life and death clashed endlessly, causing waves of disturbances. Jiang Chengxuan focused intently, manipulating the rule of death and applying his understanding of this world to forcibly converge these two forces within the cycle of life and death. Under his control, the collision of the black and white torrents did not lead to destruction but instead twisted around each other persistently. In this way, the world of life and death began to stabilize gradually. As these two forces entwined endlessly and reached a certain threshold, they began a peculiar fusion, crafting the spectacle of the life and death cycle. This unique world was critical for Jiang Chengxuan to comprehend the fusion of life and death. After an indeterminate period, Jiang Chengxuan exhaled softly and ceased his manipulation of the rule of life. At this moment, in the void of the life and death realm, a true realm of life and death had formed. Streams from the realms of white and black were drawn into this new domain without needing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s intervention anymore, as the two powers flowed there automatically. At this juncture, joy appeared in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. Reaching this point meant that he had overcome the most challenging phase of comprehending the rules of life and death. The fusion of life and death was the most perilous aspect, but under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s formidable capabilities, this hurdle had been surpassed. Now, all that was left was to enter this domain of fused life and death, grasp the Dao rule within, and then understand the rule of life as if it were within easy reach. Having the capacity to comprehend any rule of life and death already demonstrated their profound insights; what remained was merely a matter of persistence with the help of the domain of life and death fusion. At that moment, Shen Ruyan also experienced a surge of power, her rule of life manifesting profoundly and immaculately, her face alight with joy. ¡°Congratulations, Wife,¡± Jiang Chengxuan expressed the next moment as he and Shen Ruyan quickly came together to congratulate each other and share their insights on comprehension. They had initially decided to study the rules of death and life respectively to save time. By sharing their experiences now, they could further assist each other in understanding the opposite rule, undoubtedly saving a considerable amount of time. Moments later, having readjusted their energies to their peaks, the two approached the domain of life and death fusion. After exchanging a glance, they stepped into it together, embarking on their final understanding of the rules of life and death. Time, within this uneventful space, once again entered a state of irrelevance¡­ After an unknown duration, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, seated within the domain of life and death fusion, opened their eyes almost simultaneously. At that instant, an ancient and formidable power burst forth from both, intertwining and unleashing a terrifying aura that disrupted everything around them. A complete rule of life and death now manifested on them, a white river of life and a black river of death intersecting, creating an extraordinarily mystical realm of life and death. Clearly, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, with each other¡¯s help, had succeeded in comprehending the rules of life and death completely, mastering the full power of the rules of life and death. BOOM! It was at this moment, the environment around their realm of life and death gradually dissipated, the black and white blending into nothingness like dirt being wiped off a cloth. Instantly, the scenery changed, and both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan found themselves back in the outside world. Standing atop a familiar desolate mountain, they felt as though they had traversed lifetimes. To grasp the rules of life and death, they had forgotten everything in the realm of black and white. Now, not knowing how much time had passed, they had transcended themselves and successfully returned. At this moment, the aura contained within Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had reached a terrifyingly powerful state. Putting aside what level Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strength had achieved, even Shen Ruyan, who had just broken through to Dao Mastery, had, after comprehending the rules of life and death, gained the strength to contend with a Daolord. And Jiang Chengxuan himself had gained an additional, incredibly powerful divine technique of life and death. At this moment, if he were to encounter his old foe, Daolord Southbright, he could suppress him with a mere move. He faintly sensed that his strength had now completely surpassed that of a regular Daolord. To be able to suppress a Daolord with just a move at Dao Mastery was truly terrifying. Among his peers and even within the vast Floodgate Realm, Jiang Chengxuan had achieved the pinnacle, becoming invincible. ¡°Wife, the view from the peak is quite something, isn¡¯t it?¡± said Jiang Chengxuan, holding Shen Ruyan¡¯s hand beside him, with a smile. Shen Ruyan, who had once feared being left behind due to a lack of opportunities, felt her spirits lift enormously after their series of gains in the Immortal cave abode. Now, perfectly content, she stood beside Jiang Chengxuan on the mountain summit. ¡°Yes, my husband, after all this time, we have finally reached this day,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied, filled with emotion. The path of cultivation treated years like dust; moments passed in the blink of an eye, transforming everything. Back when he was merely looking up to the battles of Daolords during the great war, he could only feel powerless. Back then, he vowed to stand at the pinnacle of the world himself. And now, that moment had arrived so swiftly, it felt like another lifetime. Just a few centuries had passed, and he had already surpassed the goals he had once set for himself. Such a rapid rise could not help but evoke deep feelings. Rumble! Just as Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were about to indulge in more reflections, a violent surge of Dharmic power erupted from a distance. This force reached the Mahayana Daolord level, startling both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Moreover, the energy contained within this disturbance was eerily familiar to both of them. Chapter 1022 - Chapter 1022: Daolord Confrontation Chapter 1022: Daolord Confrontation Editor: Henyee Translations The disturbances coming from afar instantly caught Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s attention, their eyes lighting up with recognition. The familiar energy fluctuations were likely from Qin Shenwu and the others they had been searching for. ¡°It¡¯s like finding what you¡¯ve been searching for without even looking,¡± Shen Ruyan said with a delighted chuckle. Having just comprehended the rules of life and death, they emerged to unexpectedly find news of Qin Shenwu, adding joy to their triumph. ¡°Yes, let¡¯s go. It seems Shifu and the others might be in trouble, let¡¯s hurry,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied, feeling a sense of relief and pleasure. Since entering the Immortal cave abode, they had been searching for Qin Shenwu without success. The vast and perilous nature of the cave had thwarted their efforts until this fortunate coincidence. ¡°Alright.¡± Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan locked onto the direction of the earlier disturbances. Manifesting their Dao rules, they transformed into two beams of light, speeding across the desolate wilderness with the velocity of a Daolord. Meanwhile, as they were rushing towards the source of the disturbance, three immensely powerful and terrifying presences were in standoff in the void. Each of these figures emitted the aura of a Daolord, one of whom was Qin Shenwu, whom Jiang Chengxuan had been tirelessly searching for. Qin Shenwu stood with his hands behind his back, clad in the Haoran Sect¡¯s robe, his presence commanding as his robes and hair fluttered without wind, his eyebrows furrowed in a stern expression. Behind him were two younger figures, also in Haoran Sect robes¡ªa man and a woman both looking slightly angry, unmistakably Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s senior sister and brother, Xie Xiangyao and Zhao Tianfan. Opposing them were two figures exuding equally overwhelming auras. One, clad in a greyish-white robe with a face as gnarled as old wood and eyes that glimmered with dark intent, was Daolord Skeleton. The other, swathed in a dark green robe with equally dark green hair, his face lined with strange, sinister runes, was none other than Daolord Phantom Ghost, the ancient ancestor of another nefarious sect, the Ghost Hall. The fluctuations that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had felt were the result of these two nefarious powerful figures clashing with Qin Shenwu. Somehow, these two evil powerhouses had joined forces in the Immortal cave abode and encountered Qin Shenwu and his group. Post-war enmities between the Sacred Skeleton Sect and the Haoran Sect had escalated, and naturally, the Ghost Hall wasn¡¯t fond of righteous sects either. Seeing their enemies thus provoked an intense confrontation. Daolord Skeleton manifested his Daolord rule, filling the void with a forest of sinister, bone-like structures, radiating an eerie, deathly vibe. Similarly, Daolord Phantom Ghost expanded a domain of ghost hell around him, filled with wailing souls and shadows, some looming larger than the heavens and earth. Opposite them, Qin Shenwu also unleashed his Five Elements Dao rule, creating a vibrant world of multicolored elemental energies that starkly contrasted with the dark powers of his adversaries. The rules of the three Daolords clashed against each other in this region, their silent conflict distorting the heavens and earth, hinting at impending destruction. Xie Xiangyao and Zhao Tianfan, standing behind Qin Shenwu, had to exert their full strength just to maintain their footing in this volatile environment. ¡°Daolord Skeleton, Daolord Phantom Ghost, are you truly choosing to stand against the Haoran Sect?¡± Qin Shenwu bellowed across the void, his voice booming like a great bell, the light from his Daolord rule intensifying, putting pressure on his opponents. ¡°Hmph! What is the Haoran Sect to the Sacred Skeleton Sect? Are we supposed to be afraid of you?¡± Daolord Skeleton retorted, his eyes filled with lethal intent. Unlike Daolord Skeleton¡¯s direct confrontation, Daolord Phantom Ghost¡¯s approach was more insidious. ¡°As far as I am aware, this place is not under Haoran Sect¡¯s jurisdiction. Are we not free to travel here? Aren¡¯t you being a bit too domineering, Qin Shenwu?¡± This typical maneuver of Daolord Phantom Ghost, always trying to claim the moral high ground, was evident in his retort. ¡°Hmph! The audacity of you two old fools, I don¡¯t need to say more. Had I not arrived in time, my two disciples might have already perished here,¡± Qin Shenwu countered fiercely. The two disciples were none other than Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s senior sister and brother, Xie Xiangyao and Zhao Tianfan. Earlier, it was precisely when Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost attempted to make a move against Xie Xiangyao and Zhao Tianfan that Qin Shenwu clashed with them. This time, faced with Qin Shenwu¡¯s questioning, Daolord Skeleton¡¯s expression became unnatural. He just snorted coldly, no longer retorting, and cold light gleamed in his originally dark and sinister eyes. Needless to say, it was Daolord Skeleton who was the bully and attempted to make a move against Xie Xiangyao and Zhao Tianfan. Already having enmity with the Haoran Sect and after losing all their disciples and descendants, upon seeing Qin Shenwu¡¯s disciples, they naturally harbored the intent to kill them on the spot. But coincidentally, Qin Shenwu was nearby, and at the critical moment, he intervened to stop him, which led to this confrontation and verbal battle. This also caused the terrifying fluctuations that were sensed by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan hundreds of miles away. As the couple rushed to the scene, the five people present were still unaware of it. Chapter 1023 - Chapter 1023: Reunion, Confidence Unshaken Chapter 1023: Reunion, Confidence Unshaken Editor: Henyee Translations After the confrontation, the area suddenly fell silent, and a heavy atmosphere gradually brewed in the quiet. ¡°Surely there has been some misunderstanding here. Why don¡¯t we just let this go and you can take your disciples and leave? It would be better for everyone,¡± eventually spoke Daolord Phantom Ghost, breaking the silence. On the surface, he seemed to be mediating to avoid conflict, but in reality, he clearly sided with Daolord Skeleton, trying to make Qin Shenwu and the others silently accept their loss. ¡°Hmph! Nice words, a misunderstanding, is it? All those despicable acts by that old bag of bones, are they all just misunderstandings? You two are in cahoots and are nothing but a pair of old dogs!¡± Qin Shenwu furiously burst out, unwilling to conceal his disdain any longer. Behind him, the Five Elements Daolord rule burst forth with a brilliant spectrum of divine lights, shooting straight into the sky. Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost, referred to as old dogs, now had faces that turned extremely ugly, looking like vengeful spirits ready to choose someone to devour at any moment. The Dao rules they manifested began to twist madly, and the force of their malevolent power thickened, turning half of the world into a ghostly domain. Three forces clashed violently in the void, shattering the vacuum and causing chaos to emerge. The power of their Dao rules whipped up fierce storms, creating terrifying fluctuations that spread for thousands of miles. The tension was palpable, ready to explode at a moment¡¯s thought. Although Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost had the advantage in numbers, they were wary of Qin Shenwu¡¯s strength. After all, both were extremely old and had only recently emerged from a longer seclusion, certainly weaker than a freshly ascended Mahayana Daolord. Furthermore, Qin Shenwu was a seasoned warrior with illustrious battle honors, well-known even to them. Whether it was Daolord Southbright or Daolords from other realms or abyssal demons, none had managed to best Qin Shenwu. To think that the two of them could confidently take him down was simply impossible. Moreover, the cooperation between Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost was only superficial. In a real fight, it was certain that each would prefer the other to suffer, hoping to profit from it themselves. However, at this moment of deadlock. Suddenly, two immensely powerful auras flew towards them from the distant sky. The appearance of two streams of five-colored light captured everyone¡¯s attention, especially Qin Shenwu and Xie Xiangyao, who, upon sensing their energy, immediately showed expressions of joy. ¡°Shifu! Sister Xie, Brother Zhao!¡± The energies, drawing closer swiftly, revealed themselves to be Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Chengxuan, Ruyan, haha, it¡¯s so good to see you¡¯re safe.¡± ¡°Brother Jiang, Sister Shen!¡± Seeing his most valued disciples safe and sound, Qin Shenwu burst into hearty laughter. The reunion brought joy to everyone, as Xie Xiangyao and Zhao Tianfan also exclaimed excitedly. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, too, were thrilled to see Qin Shenwu and the others, especially in such a dangerous place as the immortal cave abode, where all their sect members had managed to reunite safely. It was a truly joyous event. However, this was not the time for pleasantries. Compared to the joy of Qin Shenwu and others, the arrival of these two figures, recognized as Qin Shenwu¡¯s disciples, significantly darkened the expressions of Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost. The presence of these two powerful new arrivals undoubtedly shifted the balance of power on the battlefield once again. As soon as Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan appeared, the murderous intent in the eyes of Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost erupted fiercely. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan bore a distinct aura that belonged to the disciples of the Ghost hall and the Sacred Skeleton Sect. This only confirmed one thing: Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were directly responsible for the death of all their disciples! Now, not just Daolord Skeleton but also Daolord Phantom Ghost were driven by a terrifying intent to kill. After all, the soul lamps of his disciples in the Ghostly Hall had also been extinguished previously. Unaware of the consequences of their own deeds being discovered, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were still clueless about the gravity of their situation. At this moment, everyone from the Haoran Sect was basking in a peaceful reunion. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan knew that with Qin Shenwu and themselves present, their opponents would not dare to make a move lightly. Upon their arrival and recognizing the manifested rules of their enemies, they already knew it was Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost. They knew that the ones they had previously killed must be the disciples of these two Daolords. Now, with their mastery of life and death rules, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan stood unafraid, confident that should Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost dare to attack, it would surely lead to their utter defeat. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, having comprehended the rules of life and death, now regarded Mahayana Daolords as mere common foes. ¡°Chengxuan, Ruyan, it seems you have gained quite a bit from this adventure in the immortal cave abode,¡± Qin Shenwu remarked with a smile, his voice calm. Recalling the terrifying aura that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had emitted earlier, Qin Shenwu realized the immense opportunity his disciples must have encountered in the cave. This realization bolstered his confidence even more against Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost. ¡°The two of us have indeed made some gains, hehe,¡± Jiang Chengxuan responded with a chuckle. ¡°Senior Sister Xie, Senior Brother Zhao, it¡¯s great to see you safe as well. Did you find any fortune in the cave?¡± Jiang Chengxuan then turned to address Xie Xiangyao and Zhao Tianfan. ¡°We did find something, but our gains are modest compared to what you and Junior Sister Shen have achieved. It¡¯s almost like we came for nothing,¡± Xie Xiangyao and Zhao Tianfan replied with a laugh. They too had faced many dangers during their time in the cave, but they had come through them all, with some improvements in their own realms. However, their progress paled in comparison to the leaps made by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Who are you? Are you the ones who killed the disciples of my Sacred Skeleton Sect?¡± Chapter 1024 - Chapter 1024: Fearless, Facing Two Daolords Chapter 1024: Fearless, Facing Two Daolords Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°You have slain disciples of the Sacred Skeleton Sect!¡± As Jiang Chengxuan and the members of the Haoran Sect exchanged pleasantries, suddenly, a fierce shout filled with resentment and hatred pierced the air, chilling to the bone. The pleasantries were abruptly cut off as Jiang Chengxuan and the others turned towards the source of the inquiry¡ªDaolord Skeleton. His face, already gaunt as a dead tree, now contorted into an even more grotesque mask, a dense murderous aura shrouded his face, and from the deep recesses of his shadowed eyes, a cold light surged violently. Upon entering their sect, disciples of the Sacred Skeleton Sect are endowed with a secret technique akin to a curse. Anyone who kills a disciple of the sect is marked by this technique. This Skeleton Secret technique, a heritage from ancient times within the sect, cannot be completely shielded even by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s powers of Heavenly Calculation Technique. Previously, when disciples of the Sacred Skeleton Sect were killed by Jiang Chengxuan from a thousand miles away, he could still obscure the heavens¡¯ secrets and prevent Daolord Skeleton from tracking him. However, now face-to-face, the Daolord could easily sense the aura of the secret technique. ¡°Young lady, have you also seen disciples from my Ghost Hall? I wonder, where might they be now?¡± Before Jiang Chengxuan could respond to Daolord Skeleton, Daolord Phantom Ghost interjected with a sinister tone towards Shen Ruyan. His face bore an eerily bizarre smile, his cracked lips forming a sinister grin, and his deep green eyes rolled with venomous hatred. Although the Ghost Hall lacked the Sacred Skeleton Sect¡¯s enemy-marking secret technique, as a Mahayana Daolord, he was acutely sensitive to the karmic ties on him. The Ghost Hall¡¯s techniques included aspects of life and death karma. When Shen Ruyan appeared, Daolord Phantom Ghost instantly felt a strong karma indicating that this newcomer was the murderer of many of his disciples. In the void, the chilling domain of skeletal rules expanded. Hell of ghosts swelled instantly, filled with wailing and howling specters, viewing Jiang Chengxuan and his companions as their next feast. Both Daolord Skeleton and Phantom Ghost unleashed their powers, attempting to pressure Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°How dare these villains act so impudently!¡± Faced with the suppression from both Daolords, Qin Shenwu could no longer hold back his rage. He burst forth with the power of the Five Elements Dao rule, countering the onslaught of the two Daolords. Rumble! The void erupted once again, the strike changing the color of the sky and causing the earth to tremble. The area seemed to turn into a disaster zone. Yet, this was merely a probe; after the attack, both Daolord Skeleton and Phantom Ghost still stood their ground, glaring fixedly at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, awaiting their response. But the reply from Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan completely ignited the already tense atmosphere. ¡°Disciples of your Sacred Skeleton Sect dared to strike against me. As the Sect Master of Haoran, even if I slew them all, what of it?¡± ¡°As for the demonic cultivators of the Ghost Hall, I indeed encountered them, but that was in a land of opportunity where they were all turned to ash by divine thunder.¡± Facing the murderous glares of the two demonic Daolords, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan remained unflappable, their tone calm. To them, these Mahayana Daolords seemed no different from ordinary cultivators. Their words instantly caused the faces of Daolord Skeleton and Phantom Ghost to darken as if dripping with ink, their eyes twitching uncontrollably, veins bulging in rage. ¡°Very well! You are bold indeed! To kill disciples of our sects and still dare to be so arrogant. From this day forth, you are the sworn enemies of the Sacred Skeleton Sect!¡± Daolord Skeleton laughed maniacally in rage, completely breaking any pretense of peace with the Haoran Sect members. ¡°From this day forward, our Ghost Hall will also vow to kill you both. Slaughtering peers in your own realm, what is the Haoran Sect but a den of crooked hypocrites?¡± Daolord Phantom Ghost, no longer maintaining any semblance of demeanor, gnashed his teeth as he spoke, yet did not forget to tarnish the reputation of the Haoran Sect. They had long seen that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were merely at the Dao Mastery Realm, yet to be mocked by such was unprecedented and deemed a great disrespect. A Mahayana Daolord represents the pinnacle of power in the Floodgate Realm, revered much like elders by those of lesser realms. However, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s mockery clearly showed they held no regard for the two Daolords, a situation grievous enough to infuriate them. Not even the death of their disciples had wounded them as deeply as this insult. Even Qin Shenwu, Xie Xiangyao, and others frowned upon hearing such disdainful remarks from the two Mahayana Daolords. Although they were unsure of the specifics behind Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s actions, the conversation gave them some inklings. Regardless, as the Sect Master of the Haoran Sect, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s actions, no matter what, would have the unwavering support of his sect members. ¡°Sorry, but the nature of my Haoran Sect is not up for judgment by the likes of you,¡± Jiang Chengxuan retorted with undiminished composure, standing firm against the threats of Daolord Skeleton and Phantom Ghost. This scene was immensely tense. Facing two Mahayana Daolords with just the strength of Dao Mastery, Jiang Chengxuan exhibited neither subservience nor fear. Xie Xiangyao and Zhao Tianfan, standing in the background, felt a surge of admiration seeing Jiang Chengxuan like this. At some point, their once junior brother had reached such a formidable level, standing unflinchingly against the strongest cultivators of the Floodgate Realm. This moment left them both dazed, filled with a mix of emotions. Even Daolord Skeleton and Phantom Ghost were taken aback by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s audacity. Could it be that this young cultivator harbored no fear in facing Mahayana Daolords? What could possibly back such confidence? Could it be that the current Sect Master of the Haoran Sect was merely a reckless youth? These thoughts briefly crossed the minds of the naturally suspicious and cunning Daolords. Yet, they did not choose to let the matter drop. No matter Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s confidence or his provocations, as Mahayana Daolords, they could not let such disrespect go unchallenged. Otherwise, how could they maintain their standing in the Floodgate Realm? Chapter 1025 - Chapter 1025: The Sudden Barrier, A Terrifying Collision Chapter 1025: The Sudden Barrier, A Terrifying Collision Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s firm rejection undoubtedly drove Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost to madness. Both channeled their energies to the peak, clearly signaling their intent to strike. In this immortal cave abode, among the top three sects of the Floodgate Realm, a terrifying battle between three Mahayana Daolords was on the verge of erupting. Rumble! However, just then, a startling change occurred nearby. Bursts of brilliant, mysterious light suddenly flared, illuminating this part of the world. This sudden disturbance caught everyone on the verge of action by surprise, momentarily dispelling their murderous intents. Jiang Chengxuan and the others looked toward the source and saw a barrier emanating a misty treasure-like aura abruptly appear in the void. Inside, treasures sparkled with an incredibly mystical light. This spectacle stunned both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, leaving them slightly at a loss. Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost across from them also appeared astonished, yet they did not seem completely taken aback. ¡°Shifu, senior sister, senior brother, what is this?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan turned to look at Qin Shenwu and the others, noticing a gleam in their eyes, clearly indicating some prior knowledge of this suddenly appearing barrier. ¡°The exact nature of this barrier is unclear to me as well, but I can sense that there is a great opportunity within it,¡± Qin Shenwu slowly explained, then recounted everything that had happened here. It turned out that their arrival at this location was not by coincidence but because of this barrier. Initially, the barrier was much larger, but for some reason, it had shrunk and hidden itself over time. The first to arrive here were actually Xie Xiangyao and Zhao Tianfan, but almost at the same moment, Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost arrived, each unaware of the other¡¯s presence. It wasn¡¯t until the barrier inexplicably shrank that Xie Xiangyao and Zhao Tianfan were exposed to Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost. It was at that moment that Daolord Skeleton developed a killing intent towards Xie Xiangyao and Zhao Tianfan. Qin Shenwu, who was also drawn by the anomaly of the barrier, arrived just in time to save the two. The reason Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost had attacked Xie Xiangyao and others was partly due to their malicious intent to retaliate against the Haoran Sect and partly to prevent the news of this place from leaking out. Qin Shenwu and others, including Xie Xiangyao and Zhao Tianfan, were confronting the two Daolords partly to disrupt their plans and compete for the opportunity. The escalation to the current situation was entirely due to this opportunity within the barrier. ¡°If you leave now, we can be magnanimous and forgive past offenses. From now on, should any member of the Haoran Sect encounter our demonic cultivators, we shall refrain from retaliation.¡± At this moment, the previously hostile Daolord Skeleton suddenly spoke in a much calmer tone. This statement left Jiang Chengxuan and the others dumbfounded and utterly astonished. Before the appearance of this sacred site, Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost seemed eager to devour them alive, bearing a hatred as if it spanned generations. They could hardly believe how quickly Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost had changed their stance¡ªfrom threatening their lives one moment to declaring a truce the next. Such demonic cultivators truly lacked any credibility or morality; they would do anything for profit, even retracting their own words. However, Jiang Chengxuan was not inclined to retreat or let go of those who had insulted the Haoran Sect. With a cold sneer, he replied disdainfully, ¡°There¡¯s no need for such concessions. This place of opportunity might lead you to retract your words, but my Haoran Sect keeps its promises and never backs down. If it¡¯s a battle you want, then a battle it shall be.¡± His words were resolute, each syllable serious and firm, effectively ¡®slapping the face¡¯ of Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost once again. The implication was clear¡ªhe was mocking the two Daolords for their lack of integrity despite their high status. ¡°How dare you! Such disrespect is courting death!¡± ¡°Such insolence from a foolish child. Today, you will surely die here!¡± At this point, neither Daolord Skeleton nor Daolord Phantom Ghost could hold back any longer. The next moment, the terrifying power of the Mahayana Daolords exploded. A grey-white storm and a gloomy green storm immediately swept up, stirring the heavens and earth. Enraged by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s repeated defiance, the two nefarious powers finally lashed out in anger, unleashing their full strength towards the Haoran Sect members without any reservations. Daolord Skeleton manifested his Dao rule, as countless skeletal figures emerged from the void. Bones transformed into swords, axes, and spears, becoming various monstrous forms that spanned the void and roared as they attacked. Daolord Phantom Ghost¡¯s Dao rule also reached its peak, his ghastly domain suddenly expanding and enveloping the area. The mournful winds howled, turning the air bitterly cold and desolate. The two terrifying Dao rules, under the full display of the Mahayana Daolords, instantly enveloped the world around them. Seeing this, Qin Shenwu roared in response, forcefully maintaining half of the world with the power of the Five Elements Dao rule. Five divine lights illuminated the heavens, striving to suppress the oncoming skeletons and ghosts. The power unleashed by the three Mahayana Daolords was nothing short of horrifying. Even Xie Xiangyao and Zhao Tianfan, who stood behind Qin Shenwu, had to distance themselves from the battlefield. Staying too close meant certain death. Mahayana Daolords represented the pinnacle of power in the Floodgate Realm, and a normal world could hardly sustain their battles. Fortunately, this location was beyond the usual realms, deep within an immortal cave abode. Otherwise, just the aftermath of their clashes could have been enough to obliterate worlds. Rumble! The collision of the three Mahayana Dao rules was like the collapse of celestial bodies. In an instant, a ball of light that swept across the heavens and earth exploded, engulfing the area in a massive fireball. Yet, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not retreat. They stood not far behind Qin Shenwu, ready to intervene at any moment. Before Qin Shenwu acted, he had instructed Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to remain hidden and not to act prematurely¡ªhe was confident he could handle it alone. When the moment was right, they would unleash their full strength unexpectedly, potentially breaking the deadlock and posing a greater threat to the enemy. Chapter 1026 - Chapter 1026: Skeletal Robe, The Gates of Ghosts Wide Open! Chapter 1026: Skeletal Robe, The Gates of Ghosts Wide Open! Editor: Henyee Translations With the Mahayana Daolords striking fiercely, a single clash was enough to send tremors throughout half of the immortal cave abode. Other cultivators exploring within the cave were astonished by the disturbance, a testament to the terrifying force only Mahayana Daolords could muster. The area was instantly torn apart by the confrontation between Qin Shenwu and Daolord Skeleton, a massive spatial rift explosively tearing open, from which chaos energy surged forth. ¡°Do not presume that becoming a Daolord makes you my equal, Qin Shenwu. Today, you will learn the vast distance between heaven and earth!¡± Daolord Skeleton stood, hands behind his back amidst a vision of accumulating bones, pointing at Qin Shenwu and shouting angrily. As the battle commenced, the earlier slyness and madness vanished from his face, replaced by the domineering confidence characteristic of a Mahayana Daolord. Despite nearing the twilight of their power, they had emerged from billions of cultivators to stand at the pinnacle. The term ¡°genius¡± was insufficient to describe their past; true Mahayana Daolords are entities that suppress their era¡¯s so-called geniuses. Daolord Skeleton¡¯s Mahayana Dao rule of deathly stillness manifested, a spectral pathway paved with bones stretching out from him in an instant. Within this crimson path, countless deceased, their bones strewn like wild grass. Among them were giant carcasses, their eyes burning with gray-white flames, as if choosing their next victim, an utterly chilling sight. This was the divine power of Daolord Skeleton, the Path of Bones. Every enemy he killed became nourishment for his power, turning into his puppets and contributing to his combat strength. This included not only humans but countless beasts and divine creatures, each retaining the strength from their lives, which constituted a superpower army. ¡°Skeletal robe!¡± With an ancient wave towards the Path of Bones, Daolord Skeleton summoned several bone segments imbued with terrifying power. They interlocked and transformed into a battle robe made of bones. The head of the robe resembled a bird, while other parts were made from the bones of powerful beings. With the skeletal robe adorned, Daolord Skeleton¡¯s aura broke through to new heights, subtly surpassing Qin Shenwu. The next moment, the sky filled with bones emitted a terrifying roar as they charged along with Daolord Skeleton, sweeping across like a collapsing sky. Qin Shenwu¡¯s expression grew solemn as the power unleashed by Daolord Skeleton exceeded his expectations. Yet, he remained fearless, his Five Elements Dao rule erupting suddenly. Five-colored Dao powers surged into the sky, and five colossus figures, akin to stars, stretched across the void, crashing into the Path of Bones. In this clash, the two Mahayana Daolords unleashed their peak powers without holding back. The violent collision caused the void to fracture inch by inch, and chaos energy exploded. Qin Shenwu and Daolord Skeleton¡¯s fierce exchange instantly submerged an entire area in chaos energy, the Mahayana Dao powers forming a terrifying storm. Such a confrontation was beyond even other Mahayana Daolords¡¯ ability to intervene. Thus, the other present Mahayana Daolord, Daolord Phantom Ghost, turned his aggressive focus towards Jiang Chengxuan and the others. A Mahayana-level attack pressed down towards Jiang Chengxuan and his companions. In the covering Ghostly Inferno, Daolord Phantom Ghost wielded the arcane treasure, the Ghostly Banner, controlling tens of thousands of specters and evil spirits that breached the void like a tide of corpses, devouring everything in their path. These specters, grotesque and covered in decaying Dao rule, merely their sight could intimidate an enemy¡¯s soul. A chill inexplicably rose in the hearts of Xie Xiangyao and Zhao Tianfan, even Shen Ruyan felt a coldness on her skin. Only Jiang Chengxuan, protected by the Vast Heaven Divine Jade, ignored this influence. The next moment, he activated the power of the Vast Heaven Divine Jade to dispel the abnormalities affecting Shen Ruyan and others. However, within that brief moment, Daolord Phantom Ghost¡¯s deadly move had already reached them. Wielding the Ghostly Banner, Daolord Phantom Ghost chose Jiang Chengxuan, standing at the forefront, as his first target. As the Dao rule manifested, the Ghostly Banner swelled in the wind, thrusting forward with terrifying force towards Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure was instantly engulfed in the Ghostly Storm, surrounded by lingering spirits. Simultaneously, the terrifying power of a Mahayana Daolord pressed down. This single strike was as formidable as the Seven Kills Array previously faced. This was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s first direct confrontation with a Mahayana Daolord enemy. Despite having gained numerous opportunities and feeling confident against any Daolord, the challenge was immense. ¡°Deep Earth Halberd, arise!¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes shone with resolve, and his heart was undaunted. He invoked the Five Elements Diagram, from which the Deep Earth Halberd materialized. With a mighty swing, the shadow of a dragon-elephant roared forth, and the halberd, like a streaming galaxy, was grasped firmly in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand and swept across. On one side was the Ghostly Hell, and on the other, a galaxy of stars. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s unleashed power now bordered on a Mahayana Daolord¡¯s realm. The terrifying forces clashed in the void, resulting in an explosive detonation that resonated between heaven and earth. The void cracked open, creating deep abysses. This exchange between Daolord Phantom Ghost and Jiang Chengxuan surprisingly appeared evenly matched, causing Daolord Phantom Ghost to marvel internally. This young man, merely at the peak of Dao Mastery, was able to contend with him to this extent. Instantly, the thought that this young man must not be allowed to survive flashed through Daolord Phantom Ghost¡¯s mind. ¡°Very well! Let¡¯s see how long you can withstand!¡± With that, Daolord Phantom Ghost no longer held back, unleashing infinite Dao rule from the Ghostly Banner. A path of the underworld, the Yellow Springs Road, materialized instantly in the void. It was populated by countless bizarre and terrifying spectral entities, each as tall as the sky, with an evil and sinister presence. ¡°The Gates of Ghosts open wide!¡± At the command of Daolord Phantom Ghost, the path of the Yellow Springs solidified, and endless ghostly energy poured down from the sky like a deluge. Countless terrifying ghostly hands reached out from the Yellow Springs, with blood-red eyes lurking and observing Jiang Chengxuan and his allies. In the next moment, the underworld connected completely with the mortal realm, and numerous evil spirits fell through. ¡°Cackle, cackle, cackle!¡± These malevolent spirits and ghosts seemed endless, crushing and even devouring each other. They laughed maniacally as they traversed the void, charging towards Jiang Chengxuan and his companions. In just a few breaths, the endless spirits had thoroughly encircled Jiang Chengxuan and his group, plunging the situation into dire peril. Shen Ruyan, Xie Xiangyao, and the others, faced with the onslaught of these evil spirits, quickly summoned their own spiritual treasures and manifested their Dao rules. A fierce battle erupted in moments. Chapter 1027 - Chapter 1027: Reversal of Life and Death, Daolord Phantom Ghost Severely Wounded Chapter 1027: Reversal of Life and Death, Daolord Phantom Ghost Severely Wounded Editor: Henyee Translations Shen Ruyan and Jiang Chengxuan were undoubtedly the main force against Daolord Phantom Ghost, manifesting the Five Elements Samsara World and the Five Elements Divine Thunder, forcefully creating a sanctuary within the Ghostly Hell. Faced with the endless tide of evil spirits, Jiang Chengxuan wielded the Deep Earth Halberd, his Dharmic form manifesting and imposing like a solitary defender against thousands, each sweep releasing terrifying power that shattered the ghastly spirits on impact. Shen Ruyan pushed the Five Elements Divine Thunder to its limits, transforming it into five thunder dragons that rampaged continuously through the tide of ghosts, the thunder rolling and exploding in the void, bursting with light and heat. Both at the peak of Dao Mastery, they acted as a formidable barrier against the specters of the Yellow Springs, protecting Xie Xiangyao and Zhao Tianfan with their decisive actions. However, this path of the Yellow Springs was merely one of Daolord Phantom Ghost¡¯s divine powers. He himself still lurked within the Ghostly Hell, waiting for the opportune moment to annihilate everyone. This peril cast a shadow over the hearts of Jiang Chengxuan and his allies, forcing them to divert their focus and consume more energy in battle. As expected, while Jiang Chengxuan was engaged with several of Daolord Phantom Ghost¡¯s spectral warriors, a terrifying surge of the Daolord¡¯s presence erupted from a corner of the Ghostly Hell. The formidable power of a Mahayana Daolord crushed through the void, and a massive ghostly green hand, clawing in a heart-piercing gesture, fiercely struck towards Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s back. This attack, catching Jiang Chengxuan in the act of slaughtering ghosts, was cunning and deadly. What Daolord Phantom Ghost did not realize was that Jiang Chengxuan had deliberately exposed this weakness as a bait to lure him into striking. Believing that he would be the first target, especially along with Shen Ruyan, if he showed an opening, Daolord Phantom Ghost would surely aim for him. After all, who could imagine someone like Jiang Chengxuan, who could annihilate opponents of the same level almost instantly if he did not conceal his strength? Thus, the strike from Daolord Phantom Ghost was entirely within Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s calculations. The eerie ghost hand arrived almost instantly, sealing off Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s surroundings in a blink, with the overwhelming power of a Mahayana Dao rule pressing down, leaving him seemingly no escape. ¡°Boy, today I¡¯ll start with you! Die!¡± Daolord Phantom Ghost exclaimed cruelly, excitement in his eyes as he watched Jiang Chengxuan caught off guard, about to have his heart clawed out by the claws of the Yellow Springs. The sharp ghost claw tore through the void, causing intense pain in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s chest, as if his heart was being lacerated. But in this moment of life and death, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind was clear, devoid of any panic. He knew well the risks involved in his ploy. He understood that in a battle between Mahayana Daolords, even if one is stronger, unless the opponent chooses to engage directly, the fight could last years without causing serious injuries. Daolord Phantom Ghost was known among the Mahayana Daolords as the most cunning and fearful of death. Even if facing an opponent at the realm of Dao Mastery, he wouldn¡¯t act rashly. Jiang Chengxuan took the risk, showing a flaw to draw out a direct confrontation. He had an unparalleled advantage at this moment¡ªDaolord Phantom Ghost was unaware that he possessed the power of a Mahayana Daolord. Even facing Daolord Phantom Ghost directly, Jiang Chengxuan was not only unafraid of defeat but likely to prevail. This discrepancy was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s greatest asset in deciding the battle¡¯s outcome. Daolord Phantom Ghost had not anticipated that there existed someone in the realm of Dao Mastery with the combat power of a Mahayana Daolord, and that person was even more cautious and cunning than he. As the Yellow Springs ghost claw tore through Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s back, spraying blood, Daolord Phantom Ghost¡¯s face twisted into a satisfied and cruel smirk. But the next moment, Jiang Chengxuan forcibly turned around, facing Daolord Phantom Ghost¡¯s smirk without expression. This eerie scene instilled a sudden sense of foreboding in the suspicious Ghostly Daolord. But it was too late. Just as the Yellow Springs ghost claw was about to inflict severe damage, black and white Dao powers erupted from Jiang Chengxuan. An ancient and vast aura enveloped him, and his eyes eerily turned one black and one white. ¡°Reversal of Life and Death!¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s voice was calm but resonant, invoking the power of the life and death rules. At such close proximity, even a Mahayana Daolord had no chance to evade. This strike, newly mastered by Jiang Chengxuan, harnessed the profound rules of life and death. The forces of life and death, bizarrely intertwined, ensnared both Jiang Chengxuan and Daolord Phantom Ghost. The white Dao of life wrapped around Jiang Chengxuan, while the black Dao of death clung to Daolord Phantom Ghost. The two opposing forces connected and began to reverse. ¡°Ah! Ahhh!¡± Daolord Phantom Ghost screamed in agony as a massive gash appeared on his body, as if clawed through by a talon. Meanwhile, the wounds that had appeared on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body during the battle miraculously healed, restored to pristine condition in the burst of this strange ability. This power of the life and death technique was extraordinary¡ªit instantaneously swapped the states of life between the caster and the target, transferring Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s impending death onto Daolord Phantom Ghost, while Jiang Chengxuan absorbed the life force meant for Daolord Phantom Ghost. Such power was overwhelming and enigmatic, akin to the inescapable and unmanageable forces of life and death themselves. The explosion of this life and death ability instantly wounded Daolord Phantom Ghost, bypassing all his defenses. Jiang Chengxuan, having carefully planned this attack, did not miss the rare opportunity presented. The next moment, his arcane treasure, the Golden Void Sword, was summoned in his hands. Instantly, Jiang Chengxuan unleashed his full power, his aura surging beyond that of a Mahayana Daolord. ¡°Slash!¡± A golden river of light instantly enveloped the heavens and earth, even slicing through the dense ghostly domains. The Dao rule of Daolord Phantom Ghost, once a formidable force, shattered instantaneously, causing a massive backlash against him. In an instant, his injuries worsened significantly, and in his eyes filled with immense fear, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Golden Void Sword struck. This stroke, far surpassing the typical power of a Mahayana Daolord, solidly hit Daolord Phantom Ghost. In a flash, his ghostly green robes were cleaved in two. Chapter 1028 - Chapter 1028: Shen Ruyan Strikes, Thunder of the Life and Death Rule Chapter 1028: Shen Ruyan Strikes, Thunder of the Life and Death Rule Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s sword strike, reaching its peak power, tore open a terrifying golden abyss in the void, visible for thousands of miles. This sword shocked all beings who sensed its disturbance; even those merely glimpsing it from afar felt their eyes singed by its sharpness. Cultivators who were previously curious about approaching, after witnessing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s slash, immediately abandoned any such thoughts and swiftly retreated. Even the intense battle between Daolord Skeleton and Qin Shenwu was disrupted by the aftershocks of the strike, forcing both to momentarily disengage and reflect on the situation. Qin Shenwu was naturally overjoyed and shocked; his disciple had somehow reached a level capable of rivaling a Mahayana Daolord. Conversely, Daolord Skeleton was shaken, thankful that he was not the one who had fallen victim to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s blade¡ªa strike far more terrifying than any he had encountered in his numerous battles with Qin Shenwu. The force of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s sword caused Daolord Phantom Ghost¡¯s manifested realm of ghostly hells to begin collapsing. Even the pathway of the Yellow Springs above was severed mid-air. Countless enraged and snarling spirits, their grotesque forms twisting to extremes, were either dragged back into the Yellow Springs or completely annihilated by the strike. Under meticulous planning, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s single strike critically wounded Daolord Phantom Ghost. Yet, Jiang knew that a Mahayana Daolord like his opponent would undoubtedly have some life-saving tricks up his sleeve. Even after his Golden Void Sword cleaved through Daolord Phantom Ghost, Jiang Chengxuan could still sense his foe¡¯s lingering presence. As expected, amidst the chaos of the void where Daolord Phantom Ghost had been, a flicker of green light suddenly burst forth. A gigantic ghost emerged from the chaos, its enormous maw erupting like a black hole, swallowing Jiang Chengxuan and a hundred miles of void in an instant. This sudden turn of events caught everyone off guard. Just as Shen Ruyan was about to act, the presences of both Jiang Chengxuan and the ghost vanished from the area. This scene restored confidence in Daolord Skeleton, who seized the moment while Qin Shenwu was momentarily dazed. His skeletal robe animated like a living creature, and he once again launched an assault using the Path of Bones. Meanwhile, he unleashed numerous bone specters to attack Shen Ruyan and the others. He knew this was possibly the last opportunity Daolord Phantom Ghost had created for him; if they could not achieve a decisive result soon, they would have to concede this chance to the Haoran Sect. Unwilling to let this happen, Daolord Skeleton unleashed all his power. Seven terrifying bone specters rose from the Path of Bones, each nearly as powerful as a Mahayana Daolord. These bone specters, derived from Sacred Skeleton Sect¡¯s ultimate treasures, matched or even surpassed the power of Qin Shenwu¡¯s Five Elements Dharmic form. In a desperate bid, Daolord Skeleton aimed to suppress Qin Shenwu right there. Thunderous clashes erupted as twelve massive Dharmic forms collided in the void, dominating the landscape and causing chaos energy to explode everywhere. Even the stars set in the immortal cave abode were dislodged by these titans, used as weapons in their epic battle. The scene resembled a battle of ancient gods and demons, terrifying in its intensity. The destruction wrought by just these two combatants was comparable to wars with abyssal demons. Qin Shenwu, equipped with his arcane treasure, the Five Elements Primordial Armlet, could store energy of a minor plane and switch between offense and defense effortlessly. The Five Elements power around him formed a pathway, with five-colored divine lights manifesting phantoms behind him, amplifying his every punch and palm strike, capable of plucking stars from the sky. Under Daolord Skeleton¡¯s frenzied attack, Qin Shenwu finally unleashed his full strength. His hair stood on end, shining in five colors, transforming his entire being into an embodiment of the Five Elements. Each strike carried the weight of the world, with the power of the earth itself, splitting the void into a realm of nothingness where Qin Shenwu and Daolord Skeleton battled to their limits, causing infinite fluctuations. Meanwhile, Shen Ruyan wielded the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer outside this void, engaging several bone specters. These specters, each having reached Dao Mastery, contained Daolord Skeleton¡¯s Dao rule and posed a significant challenge. However, Shen Ruyan¡¯s strength was such that dealing with these bone specters was effortless; like Jiang Chengxuan, she was merely waiting for the right moment to strike. Suddenly, in the midst of chaos, Daolord Skeleton let out a strange howl. His skeletal robe dramatically expanded, seemingly alive, while his body slowly withered, creating a disturbing scene. Yet, during this transformation, Daolord Skeleton¡¯s aura rapidly expanded, indicating he was brewing a devastating final move. At this critical moment, even Qin Shenwu grew incredibly serious, recognizing the desperation in Daolord Skeleton¡¯s actions as a sign that a deadly confrontation was imminent. Unexpectedly, just as the standoff reached its peak, another formidable presence burst forth in the area¡ªa presence mighty enough to challenge a Mahayana Daolord. The Dao colors of black and white shot into the sky, manifesting a world of just these two hues that spanned vast, conflicting sensations of life, death, and immense, ruthless power. A divine thunderbolt reflecting the transformations of life and death across worlds suddenly illuminated the heavens, its bearer none other than Shen Ruyan, wielding the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer. Her eyes, now one black and one white, unleashed an unparalleled force. Almost instantly, the bone specters entangling her were reduced to ash. Then, enveloped in the thunder carrying the limitless rules of life and death, Shen transformed into a vast, majestic dragon that crossed the void in a blink, charging directly at Daolord Skeleton. The speed and power of this move were lightning-fast, utterly beyond anyone¡¯s anticipation. This stroke of force effortlessly broke through the atmospheric seals imposed by the two battling Mahayana Daolords, reaching across a thousand miles in a flash, a terrifying spectacle to behold. Daolord Skeleton, in the midst of summoning his final gambit, barely had time to react. As Shen Ruyan¡¯s life and death infused thunder struck, it tore through the chaotic defenses and directly targeted him. The power of the thunder not only disrupted the intricate offensive setup of Daolord Skeleton but also the fundamental elements of his being. As the two colossal forces collided, the impact resounded through the cosmos, reverberating with a force that seemed to pause the very flow of time in their battleground. Chapter 1029 - Chapter 1029: Repelling Two Daolords, The Impenetrable Barrier Chapter 1029: Repelling Two Daolords, The Impenetrable Barrier Editor: Henyee Translations Shen Ruyan¡¯s sudden and explosive strike caught Daolord Skeleton, who was in the midst of casting a secret technique, completely off guard. He had only been wary of Qin Shenwu¡¯s side, never anticipating a second Mahayana Daolord-level power to emerge on the battlefield. Indeed, Shen Ruyan wasn¡¯t actually a Mahayana Daolord, yet she unleashed a power surpassing that of an ordinary Mahayana, making her existence even more unexpected. Having already shocked everyone with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s ability to exhibit Mahayana power at the Dao Mastery level, it was astonishing to find his Dao companion possessed similar capabilities. Her strike was timed with lethal precision. Daolord Skeleton was in the midst of gathering his killing move, making evasion impossible, especially since Shen Ruyan targeted his weakest defense point. Overwhelmed, Daolord Skeleton¡¯s protective Path of Bones was shattered by Shen Ruyan¡¯s thunderous dragon form. The sky filled with bones was turned into dust, resembling a bizarre blizzard. At a critical moment, Daolord Skeleton¡¯s face twisted in madness. His robe swelled to its limits as his body withered to a husk-like state. Forced to release his half-formed killing move prematurely, he suffered severe backlash. Still, this desperate strike was unleashed, blasting terrifying energy across thousands of miles, containing a strange power very similar to the rules of life and death. As this self-destructive attack spread, Qin Shenwu immediately turned to protect Xie Xiangyao and others, while Shen Ruyan continued her relentless assault. Boom! Boom! A series of terrifying magical explosions dominated the region, blinding anyone who dared to look directly. Finally, when the dust settled after a long while, piles of bones fell from the sky, accumulating like mountains. Daolord Skeleton¡¯s Path of Bones, which he had cultivated over countless years, was utterly destroyed under Shen Ruyan¡¯s attack. Even if Daolord Skeleton were to reassemble the Path of Bones, its power would be significantly reduced, requiring ages to return to its peak strength. Standing on the mountain of accumulated bones, Shen Ruyan held the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer, its blade slowly writhing with half of the eerie Skeletal Robe. Despite Shen Ruyan¡¯s ruthless action, Daolord Skeleton had managed to escape through self-destruction at a critical moment. Although the outcome wasn¡¯t perfect, they had done everything they could. Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost, ancient beings adept at surviving, had managed to escape even under heavy plotting by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. A roar suddenly erupted, and a blue barrier swiftly expanded in the void, bursting apart in the next moment as a sword light slashed through it. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure slowly emerged in the void, holding the Golden Void Sword, upon which hung half of Daolord Phantom Ghost¡¯s banner. ¡°Is it over? These two old Daolords really are cunning,¡± Jiang Chengxuan commented, looking around and noting the absence of Daolord Skeleton, confirming the outcome of the battle. After his significant injury, Daolord Phantom Ghost had used a divine power to transform into a ghostly form and swallow Jiang Chengxuan into a world of spirits. Inside, Daolord Phantom Ghost used every trick to delay, making it difficult for Jiang Chengxuan to finish him. Feeling Daolord Skeleton¡¯s defeat, Daolord Phantom Ghost knew he couldn¡¯t continue and attempted to flee. Jiang Chengxuan managed to seize the moment to slice Daolord Phantom Ghost¡¯s banner but ultimately let the man escape. ¡°Husband, are you alright? It¡¯s a pity; I also let Daolord Skeleton escape,¡± Shen Ruyan approached Jiang Chengxuan and said softly. ¡°It¡¯s alright; it¡¯s not your fault. Just wounding them severely is enough. They won¡¯t recover to their peak states for a thousand years,¡± Jiang Chengxuan consoled her. This battle was more about pride and opportunity than a fight to the death. Now, having severely wounded both Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost, they had essentially achieved their goals. Qin Shenwu approached with Xie Xiangyao and laughed, ¡°Chengxuan, Ruyan, I don¡¯t know whether to be shocked or overjoyed.¡± Indeed, the power displayed by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan deeply impressed Qin Shenwu. In the world of cultivation, it¡¯s not uncommon for some to rise suddenly through fortuitous opportunities. After some astonishment and explanation, everyone gradually accepted this startling reality. Now, with three individuals possessing Mahayana Daolord-level strength within their group, they were virtually unstoppable within the immortal cave abode. After the battle, everyone took a brief rest, and only then did Jiang Chengxuan and his companions turn their attention to the barrier. This barrier, shrouded in misty celestial light and emanating layers of profound aura, clearly indicated the vast opportunities it concealed. It was no wonder that even selfish characters like Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost were willing to retreat and collaborate to seize such a chance. As Jiang Chengxuan and the others examined the barrier, they found no obvious entry points, nor any inscriptions or mechanisms that might suggest a way to breach it. Even with their considerable divine powers, they could not penetrate the barrier¡¯s protections, finding themselves figuratively rich in treasures yet unable to access them. ¡°This barrier is indeed extraordinary. Before we arrived, both Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost likely tried every method they knew to open it, to no avail. Hence their plans to eliminate any competition,¡± Qin Shenwu remarked with a slight frown, considering the situation. Indeed, as he had suspected, the ancient Daolords had tried and failed to break the barrier. In the world of cultivation, where even the most secretive and cunning could infiltrate sanctified places and disrupt celestial mechanisms, few could match the deviousness of these dark cultivators in breaking seals and stealing fortunes. Hearing Qin Shenwu¡¯s words, both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan furrowed their brows, understanding the implications if his assessment was accurate¡ªthis barrier was truly difficult to breach. The capabilities of those demonic cultivators were well-known; they were akin to rats of the cultivation world, able to infiltrate virtually anywhere. If even they could not penetrate this barrier, it indeed confirmed the barrier¡¯s formidable resilience, practically flawless. Chapter 1030 - Chapter 1030: Retracing the Past, Gaining Insight into the Key Chapter 1030: Retracing the Past, Gaining Insight into the Key Editor: Henyee Translations In the days that followed, everyone from the Haoran Sect remained stationed at the barrier, temporarily encamped as they sought methods to break through and gathered useful information. Given the congregation of the entire sect at this location, Jiang Chengxuan and others found no reason to rush. Their current task was simply to search for opportunities within the Immortal cave abode. Naturally, they couldn¡¯t overlook such a treasure trove, even if it required time to break. Jiang Chengxuan quickly set up arrays around the perimeter of the area to deter the relentless Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost, while incidentally blocking others trying to stir trouble. Typically, any strange beast or cultivator from other sects who came looking for opportunities would wisely leave upon encountering the arrays. Intimidated by the terrifying aura unleashed during the battle that day, few dared to cause trouble. However, there were those who persisted, attempting to sneak into Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s array, only to be immediately repelled by Shen Ruyan with a thunderous attack. ¡­ At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan sat cross-legged in front of the barrier, radiating with a mysterious, auspicious light. The Profound Dao Disc hovered before him, invisible forces of deduction spreading from his body to the barrier above. Soon, the figures of an emaciated old man in a white robe and a green-haired old man in a green robe slowly appeared in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. These two were Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost who had previously attempted to break the barrier, leaving their aura at this very spot. With the aid of the seventh-level Heavenly Calculation Technique and the Profound Dao Disc, Jiang Chengxuan was now able to deduce the karma about the Mahayana Daolord using some residual aura. Although the figures of Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost manifested by the Heavenly Calculation Technique were somewhat illusory, everything they had done here was clear to Jiang Chengxuan. This was his first attempt at using the Heavenly Calculation Technique Power to directly deduce the karma of the Mahayana Daolord, and it was unexpectedly successful. He was very satisfied with the result of this exploration. Although both Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost were severely injured at the time, it must be said that the Heavenly Calculation Technique had reached a transcendent level in this realm. In the restoration by the Heavenly Calculation Technique, the methods deployed by Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost at this location were revealed one by one. First, the Daolord Phantom Ghost activated an array around the barrier, laying out a sinister altar. Then, under his soul sacrifice, the altar glowed brightly with a mysterious and ethereal force shining upon him, blurring his figure as if covered by thousands of shadows. Clearly, this was a secret technique from Ghost Hall, meant to transform the physical body into a phantom to traverse through the battier. But as expected, this sacrificial power was of no use against the barrier. No matter how much power the Daolord Phantom Ghost unleashed, making his figure nearly transparent, he couldn¡¯t penetrate the barrier at all. Without a doubt, such tricky methods had already been anticipated by the creator of this barrier. Moreover, the power of this barrier had evidently surpassed the level of a Mahayana Daolord. The initial attempt by the Daolord Phantom Ghost to breach the barrier failed, and then it was the turn of Daolord Skeleton. Daolord Skeleton¡¯s white robe fluttered without wind, and a segment of white bone slowly emerged from his sleeve, writhing. Segment after segment of white bone emerged from his sleeve, eventually forming a centipede-like skeleton five feet long, with a pair of sinister fangs at each end, possessing a certain power to break arrays. Clearly, this was a sinister creature he had collected and nurtured, naturally endowed with the ability to break through arrays, attempting to bite through the barrier with this creature. Thus, under the command of Daolord Skeleton, this white bone centipede clung to the barrier, and soon, the fangs at both ends began to gnaw relentlessly. Under the gnawing of this sinister creature, Jiang Chengxuan saw ripples emanating in the void, and a sudden burst of array power erupted from the barrier, trapping the fangs of the white bone centipede within it. But before Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost could rejoice, the barrier closed again, and the fangs of the white bone centipede were rendered immovable. In the end, Daolord Skeleton had no choice but to remove the fangs to retrieve the white bone centipede, and his plan to forcibly break the barrier through brute force thus ended in failure. Jiang Chengxuan simply observed with an expressionless face, as the Heavenly Calculation Technique replayed the events. Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost had exhausted all their methods, only to sigh in resignation. Until they became aware of the presence of Xie Xiangyao and another person. The recollection ended there. After watching all the scenes unfold, Jiang Chengxuan also began to feel a headache coming on. This particular barrier seemed impervious to both brute force and cunning methods, completely unaffected by any tricks or strength. Despite scouring the surrounding area, he found no clues whatsoever, and it seemed as though they had walked into a dead end. For the moment, Jiang Chengxuan could think of no good strategies and thus decided to share the results of his deductions with Qin Shenwu and the others, hoping for some unexpected insights. ¡°It seems this barrier can only be opened using a method it recognizes,¡± Qin Shenwu slowly stated after hearing about the actions of Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost. ¡°This barrier is not likely to be impenetrable; otherwise, with the abilities of its creator, we probably wouldn¡¯t have been able to discover it here. He wouldn¡¯t have gone to the trouble to reveal it.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded in agreement. They both felt the same way. Every barrier has its purpose, whether it is for protection, testing, or inheritance¡ªJiang Chengxuan had encountered such barriers in the Immortal cave abode. But if it were meant for concealment, to prevent other cultivators from discovering it, why would this barrier actively emit an aura to attract people? Thus, this barrier was most likely an inheritance barrier, opening only when someone with the right fate arrives. Qin Shenwu¡¯s words sparked a flash of inspiration in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. He and Shen Ruyan suddenly had a moment of realization. The fated ones were those who possessed something recognized by the barrier, and within the Immortal cave abode, they had indeed encountered an item capable of proving their legitimacy. Exchanging a glance, they both saw the mutual understanding in each other¡¯s eyes, and the next moment, they materialized the Dao rules of Life and Death. Chapter 1031 - Chapter 1031: The Barrier Opens, The Mysterious Path Chapter 1031: The Barrier Opens, The Mysterious Path Editor: Henyee Translations After hearing Qin Shenwu¡¯s words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately thought of the Dao rules of Life and Death that they had comprehended within this immortal cave abode. From the inheritance of the Life and Death rules, they knew that the realm of life and death was a chance left by the creator of the cave. The Life and Death rules and the master of the cave undoubtedly shared a mysterious connection. They recalled that the location where they had obtained the Life and Death rules was not overly demanding in terms of strength for its trials. Instead, it focused on the innate talent and wisdom of those destined to discover it, giving Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan the impression of selecting disciples or heirs. Now, if anything could prove that they were fated individuals connected to this immortal cave abode, it was undoubtedly the Life and Death rules. A spark of enlightenment flashed through them, and without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan manifested their powers. Immediately, the Life and Death rules, half pure black and half pure white, soared into the sky like a dragon. In an instant, it enveloped the area behind them, emitting an ancient and majestic aura. Driven by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, the tremendous forces of the Dao rules slowly spread toward the unbreakable barrier. At that moment, everyone present held their breath, their hearts strung tight with tension. Although Qin Shenwu and the others were unclear about the relationship between the Life and Death rules and this barrier, they knew that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan would not act without reason. Meanwhile, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were extremely cautious. While operating the Life and Death rules, they were acutely aware of any potential outburst of the barrier. After all, the power of this barrier was extraordinary, far surpassing the level of a Mahayana Daolord. If the barrier interpreted their probing with the Life and Death rules as an attack, it could trigger severe consequences. However, the worst-case scenario that everyone feared did not occur. The Life and Death rules gradually covered every inch of the barrier, turning it entirely into shades of black and white. Yet, the expected reaction from the barrier did not occur. ¡°There¡¯s no response¡­ Could we be wrong?¡± Jiang Chengxuan pondered, causing everyone to furrow their brows, just as they were about to sigh in resignation. But then, unexpectedly, the change occurred. Boom! Suddenly, the previously silent barrier began to tremble. Under its influence, the black and white Life and Death rules rippled like water on a drum, starting to boil and leap. A sense of recognition and peace burst forth from within the barrier. This transformation turned everyone¡¯s silence into joy, their eyes lighting up with excitement. Previously, no matter what methods they used, this barrier had remained silent, like an eternal mountain. But now, it finally showed activity, displaying a very lively scene. Clearly, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s guess was correct¡ªthis barrier was indeed linked to the Life and Death rules they had comprehended. This revelation undoubtedly accelerated the manifestation of the Life and Death rules by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. As the Life and Death rules penetrated deeper, the aura within the barrier became clearer and more distinct. Boom! Accompanied by a muffled sound, dazzling treasures lights suddenly illuminated this part of the world. The barrier had weakened significantly, and countless colorful mists of light leaped out, transforming the surrounding area into a scene resembling celestial mountains. The barrier had finally opened completely! Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately retracted their Dao rules, descending from the sky to join the others. At this moment, what unfolded before them was an endless undulating sea of colorful clouds and an extremely simple, ancient winding path. This sight momentarily stunned everyone, including Qin Shenwu, who widened his eyes in astonishment. They had anticipated finding incredible treasures or something akin to supreme spiritual fruits inside the barrier. At the very least, they expected a cave or inheritance that could greatly enhance their strength. Yet, no one had ever seen a mere simple path, so ordinary yet guarded by such a high-level barrier, covered in dazzling light and colorful mists. This path, aside from its unseen end, was indistinguishable from a normal mountain trail, like those trodden by sheep in the mundane world of the Haoran Sect. ¡°This¡­ it¡¯s just a path, truly unprecedented and unheard of,¡± Qin Shenwu exclaimed, his experience in the cultivation world making this discovery all the more astounding. Perhaps, only those legendary immortals with eccentric personalities would enjoy playing such a joke on those fated to find them. Yet, despite their shock at the appearance of this winding path, no one felt disappointed or doubtful. In their eyes, though the path seemed ordinary, it felt endlessly extending forward as if leading to infinity. This subtle sense gave everyone a strong impression that, while unassuming, the path held genuine mystery. Intuitively, they sensed that this meandering path, which led forward without a clear destination, likely held the true secrets of this place. ¡°How about it, Shifu, Senior Sister Xie, Senior Brother Zhao, shall we walk this path?¡± Jiang Chengxuan gathered his thoughts and calmly turned to the others for their decision. After a brief moment of contemplation, Xie Xiangyao and Zhao Tianfan both nodded slightly. ¡°The secrets of this immortal cave abode, I believe, undoubtedly lie within it,¡± Qin Shenwu stated gravely. The immortal cave abode was replete with mysteries. Who its master was, why it appeared in this foreign realm, where the master had gone, and why it was created¡ªall these unanswered questions perhaps could be unraveled at the end of this winding path. Everyone shared a strong feeling that if they embarked on this path, the true secrets of the immortal cave abode would unveil themselves to them. Such allure was irresistible to the cultivators who had ventured to this cave, coming specifically for this kind of discovery. Now that the opportunity lay before them, how could anyone think of turning back? Moreover, their collective strength had significantly improved compared to when they first arrived. Chapter 1032 - Chapter 1032: On the Path, Only Forward, No Retreat Chapter 1032: On the Path, Only Forward, No Retreat Editor: Henyee Translations Amidst the swirling mists of light, like a sea of clouds, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and their companions decisively stepped onto the seemingly endless path, undeterred by the unknown destiny that lay ahead. Whether it was peril or opportunity awaiting them, they were resolved not to regret their decision. Much like the endless journey of cultivation, life itself is a path of relentless pursuit and relentless exploration. With no further words, everyone transformed into streaks of light, soaring into the sky before descending onto the ancient, unremarkable path. The cloud-like mists, created by the shimmering lights, stirred up with each step they took, casting radiant beams ahead as if beckoning them forward. In the next moment, Jiang Chengxuan and the others began to walk along the winding path as if they were mere mortals, slowly advancing forward. This barrier had its own set of rules¡ªboth the high skies and the void were sealed by restrictive forces that even Qin Shenwu could not resist and had to comply with. After all, this was a realm created by an immortal, and beneath such a being, who could dare defy his will? As Jiang Chengxuan and his group took several steps forward, the surrounding mists of light began to retract, and the trails of radiant light dimmed, falling into silence. Changes happened swiftly; by the time they looked back, the place they had come from had become completely obscured by fog. Clearly, this winding path allowed only forward movement and forbade any return. Fortunately, Jiang Chengxuan and his companions were prepared for such rules and were not panicked. Indeed, why would the ancient immortal, who chose them as the fated ones to uncover his secrets, allow them to retreat easily? If that were the case, it would diminish the significance of this place, making it seem as though anyone could come and go as they pleased. But true power always carries a sense of dominion. After all radiance had faded, the path under their feet, which had no peculiar features to begin with, appeared even more mundane. With each step, slight dust was stirred up. Initially cautious, the group became gradually more at ease as days passed without incident on this unremarkable path. However, the path had no landmarks, no end in sight, and only the scenery receding behind them showed they were not marching in place. Thankfully, as cultivators, their physical endurance was formidable; they could walk thousands of miles without fatigue. But soon, time began to lose its meaning on this path. Besides occasional conversations, they felt as if they were sealed or confined, with no end to their journey. Time passed immeasurably, and the prolonged monotony almost drove them mad. The repetitious scenes and endless footsteps were like stagnant water¡ªa torture for everyone involved. Even those of strong will couldn¡¯t help but feel that centuries of seclusion would be more bearable than this path. An indeterminate amount of time later, even the cultivators began to feel weary. Jiang Chengxuan looked back at Xie Xiangyao and Zhao Tianfan, noticing bloodshot eyes and signs of faltering spiritual resolve. Shen Ruyan and Qin Shenwu appeared calm, but inside, they were likely becoming restless. Just then, a change finally occurred in the void. The endless winding path suddenly branched off, with a faint aura of magic wafting from it. This sparked joy among the group, like desert travelers finding an oasis. Immediately, Xie Xiangyao and Zhao Tianfan, exhausted from the journey and feeling the strain on their bodies, wanted to rush toward it. The prolonged journey and physical fatigue were unusual and terrifying for cultivators. Their spiritual foundations were unstable, needing adjustment to ensure their cultivation levels remained stable. At that moment, however, Jiang Chengxuan swiftly moved ahead of them, blocking their way. ¡°Senior Sister Xie, Senior Brother Zhao, this path might be a misdirection by the barrier. We must maintain our spiritual focus,¡± he cautioned. His words caused the anxious pair to struggle internally. ¡°But¡­¡± Xie Xiangyao said with pale lips. ¡°Senior Sister, Chengxuan is right,¡± Shen Ruyan added. ¡°This journey might well be a test, not to be abandoned halfway.¡± Eventually, persuaded by Qin Shenwu and Jiang Chengxuan, everyone steeled their resolve, ignoring the diverging path and continuing forward. Yet, in the days that followed, countless paths emitting various auras appeared, each pressing more and more on their spiritual resolve with increasing strangeness and fatigue. Until one day, when Xie Xiangyao and Zhao Tianfan were nearly too tired to stand, and even Jiang Chengxuan and the others felt overwhelmingly sleepy, a radically different vitality suddenly erupted from all directions. This vitality reminded Jiang Chengxuan of the purifying power in the Seven Kills Formation. Hum¡ªThe void trembled, and the world around them burst back into life with mists and radiant lights resplendent once more, as if a dark curtain had been lifted. The oppressive weight of fatigue vanished in an instant, swept away as their magical energies returned to them. It was then that everyone awoke to a shocking realization: they had only traversed a mere few hundred yards! The eerie stillness and the fatigue they had felt were all illusions created by the barrier¡¯s deceptive powers! This revelation brought a mix of relief and a chill to everyone, realizing just how potent the illusionary capabilities of the barrier were, having eluded even the perceptions of Jiang Chengxuan and Qin Shenwu. Fortunately, their perseverance through this test of their spiritual resolve, without choosing to give up, was a triumph. The sudden burst of life-affirming energy not only revitalized them but also brought a deeper understanding and significant cultivation insights, particularly to Xie Xiangyao and Zhao Tianfan, whose realms saw notable improvements. Both felt an immense gratitude towards Jiang Chengxuan; had he not halted them in time, the consequences could have been dire. ¡°This power of the immortal is truly terrifying, to think that even I did not notice,¡± Qin Shenwu remarked, his respect for the ancient immortal¡¯s prowess growing alongside a yearning for that level of mastery. This ordeal had yielded significant spiritual growth, firming their resolve and fortifying their spiritual hearts against deception. However, the group did not celebrate too soon. Turning back to observe the path they had just traversed, they realized that what seemed like an endless journey was merely the beginning of the true path. Chapter 1033 - Chapter 1033: The Cosmos as a Chessboard, Stars as Pieces Chapter 1033: The Cosmos as a Chessboard, Stars as Pieces Editor: Henyee Translations The trial of illusions had undoubtedly been a humbling experience for Jiang Chengxuan and his companions. After regaining their composure, they continued their journey with renewed determination. This time, the long winding path presented no further anomalies, and they proceeded with a light step, walking steadfastly among the swirling mists. For several days, they encountered only minor mechanisms and illusions, which, while intriguing, lacked the terrifying intensity of the earlier trials. It was as if the path was playing a more gentle kind of game with them, manifesting bizarre illusions such as suddenly turning into birds to fly over mountains, dodging the pursuit of divine eagles, or shrinking a hundredfold to navigate canyons and battle gigantic worms. These illusions were undoubtedly more benign than the monotonous road they had traversed earlier, offering a form of respite. Eventually, as expected, after overcoming these successive hurdles, a new challenge emerged before them¡ªa terrifying black tide surged in front of them, its roaring waves echoing like dragons across the heavens. A dense aura of death churned in the void, ancient and vast, painting grim expressions on the faces of Jiang Chengxuan and his companions. What lay before them was a sea of death, rich with the most potent rule of demise, wildly more violent than any realm of life and death Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had previously encountered. The power contained within this sea of death was formidable, with each surging wave possessing a force nearing that of a Mahayana Daolord. Facing such peril, even Jiang Chengxuan found it extremely difficult to contemplate crossing by force. He resorted to using the Heavenly Calculation Technique, eventually pinpointing a breakthrough clue¡ªa massive white pillar within the sea of death. After briefing Qin Shenwu and others, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan hesitated no further. Transforming into elegant streaks of light, they located the stark white pillar amid the black sea. Dodging terrifying waves of death, they safely landed on its platform. Surrounded by endless surging waves, they felt as if the world was capsizing around them. Fortunately, both were wielders of the rule of death, and their manifested powers significantly mitigated the assaulting forces. The meaning of the white pillar was clear. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan worked in perfect harmony¡ªone manifesting the rule of death for defense, the other probing with the rule of life. Instantly, under the stimulation of the rule of life, the white pillar thundered, unleashing vast powers of life from within the sea of death, shooting up into the sky. Huge white pillars, imbued with the power of rule, firmly rose from the sea of death, significantly calming its destructive force. But the trial was not over yet. Terrifying forces burst between the rising white pillars, linking them together and forming what appeared to be a symbol in the void. This scene was staggering¡ªthe vast sea of death lit up with beams of white light shooting from all directions, interconnecting, and slowly forming an enormous chessboard that blotted out the sky. Gigantic celestial bodies, the stars, began to emerge mysteriously from the void, expanding from tiny points into black and white chess pieces. Each piece, a black or white star, contained immense power. The cosmos itself was the chessboard! Life and death were the means! Stars were the pieces! Such unfathomable power left Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan utterly astonished. This was the power of an immortal, where all beings seemed as insignificant as dust in their eyes. Even cosmic stars could be manipulated with ease, showcasing supreme dominance. Standing on the chessboard, even someone as astute as Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but feel a mix of awe and exhilaration. Boom! The void thundered once more, and the sea of death surged again, with massive waves reaching for the heavens, pushing a star-chess piece forward. As the pieces moved into place, it became clear that this was a game of life and death, only navigable through the power of the rule of life and death. To cross this sea of death, they had to win this game of chess. Immediately, Jiang Chengxuan activated his Heavenly Calculation Technique, discerning the positions of each chess piece and reversing countless karmic scenarios in his mind. In an instant, his mind processed thousands of moves, far surpassing any human chess master. As the powers of destiny converged, Jiang Chengxuan manifested the Five Elements Samsara World, furiously stomping on the white platform, and charged towards a white star turned chess piece. Suddenly, a horrific wave of death surged towards him, the rule of death pressing down hard. Evidently, placing a piece on this chessboard required more than just wisdom¡ªit demanded strength surpassing that of a Mahayana Daolord. Facing the onslaught of the deathly waves, Jiang Chengxuan remained composed. The rule of life erupted from him, manifesting as a colossal white fist that flew directly towards the incoming wave. With a deafening crash, the two forces collided, unleashing a terrifying explosion. The titanic wave was shattered by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s punch, dispersing into a shower of dark rain across the sky. ¡°Go!¡± he shouted, channeling his spiritual power into the white star chess piece. The massive star began to slowly shift across the celestial chessboard. Each move was a battle¡ªa complex interplay of placement, deduction, calculation, and confrontation. This scene was repeatedly enacted on this grand chessboard of life and death. While Shen Ruyan held off the relentless death waves, securing time for Jiang Chengxuan, his mind raced with computations, tapping into the profound depths of deductive power. At that moment, it was as though he was engaged in a cosmic game of chess with an immortal. Every move required the force of a Mahayana Daolord to be executed, and the game was thrilling to the core. Even the onlooking Qin Shenwu and the others felt their throats dry up from the tension. Such a confrontation was terrifying and grand, a spectacle only possible at the core of an immortal¡¯s cave. The pinnacle duel of intellect and magical power unfolded amidst the tumultuous sea of death. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, battling against the creator¡¯s will, engaged in a life-and-death struggle, making their moves with no regrets. Chapter 1034 - Chapter 1034: The Towering Figure, The Terrifying Deterrent Chapter 1034: The Towering Figure, The Terrifying Deterrent Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan stood on the platform of the white pillar, like a celestial couple, steadfastly commanding the battlefield from their vantage point. In the void, the massive stars of black and white moved under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s guidance, engaging in an unseen, fierce battle as they shifted towards their targets. Time had lost meaning; Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind had cycled through a million times of Heavenly Calculation Technique. As he traversed the deadly black sea again and again, a sense of fatigue began to set in. Only his unwavering will and meticulous execution of each movement kept him going. The situation on the chessboard had reached its final stages. The black and white dragons engaged in relentless battle, neither side yielding an inch. The stars, imbued with the rules of life and death, collided within the chessboard, their forces peaking and causing massive waves and upheavals reminiscent of mountain collapses. With a forceful palm strike, Jiang Chengxuan propelled a white star forward, crashing it against a black star. This move, perilous yet perfect, had been premeditated by Jiang Chengxuan long before it was executed. Now, as the piece was placed, it signaled the onset of a fierce battle. Numerous black and white pieces collided brutally on the board, devouring and converting each other. After several rounds of intense strategy, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s white pieces finally dominated the board, transforming lines of black stars into white. The enemy¡¯s great dragon was decisively severed; stars collapsed and burst forth with radiant light, transforming the dark sea into a pristine white. As the rules of death receded like a tide, this trial concluded with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s victory. The white pillar roared as it shifted, and once more, a winding path slowly emerged before them. Excitement sparkled in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s weary eyes. Behind him, the members of the Haoran Sect flew towards him, their faces etched with shock and admiration. This game of chess, danced upon the sword¡¯s edge and played against immortal beings, had drained him immensely. However, the gains from this experience were substantial, and he believed that the end of the winding path was now within close reach. After some rest and recovery, Jiang Chengxuan and the group resumed their journey. This time, as they crossed the white sea of life, they encountered no further dangers. The tranquility of the white sea brought peace to their minds. Having faced numerous trials and dangers, everyone had grown significantly, and the sea of life offered endless benefits to cultivators. After a long walk on the serene white surface, they finally reached the end of the sea. There, the path continued, but with one new addition¡ªa simple stone door. The appearance of the door momentarily bewildered everyone, but soon, joy flooded their hearts. They knew they had found the opportunity they sought¡ªthe secrets of the ancient immortal cave abode lay beyond this door, waiting for the destined ones. Jiang Chengxuan approached the stone door and noticed small stone statues on either side. Each statue, only as tall as his knee, resembled an ordinary stone lion, extremely simplistic. One lion looked solemn and imposing, radiating an aura of inviolability and a profound sense of dread. The other seemed poised to leap away, suggesting a sense of liberation. The group intuitively understood the implication of these statues. This was the final gateway of the immortal cave abode. Having reached this point, the cave acknowledged their worthiness, but one last, most dangerous trial remained within. The two stone lions represented the choices given to them¡ªif they wished to leave safely, they would touch the leaping lion. If they decided to seek further opportunities, they would touch the menacing lion. Moreover, these statues responded only to those who bore the rules of life and death, namely Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Qin Shenwu and the others turned their gaze to them, awaiting their decision. After a moment of contemplation and a mutual glance, they made their choice. ¡°Shifu, Senior Sister Xie, Senior Brother Zhao, we¡¯ve decided to push forward,¡± Jiang Chengxuan announced resolutely. ¡°Be careful, Junior Brother Jiang, Junior Sister Shen!¡± ¡°Go ahead, Chengxuan. You are our sect leader. Just go ahead with all your might,¡± encouraged Qin Shenwu and the others, fully understanding and supportive. Jiang Chengxuan nodded slightly, then he and Shen Ruyan placed their hands on the menacing stone lion. Instantly, a powerful, mysterious force surged, enveloping them in a blink. In the next moment, they found themselves transported to another realm. Before them lay a vast expanse of desolate crimson land, thick with a potent atmosphere unmatched in intensity. They prepared for a long time, but no disturbances occurred. Just as they grew puzzled, a towering figure slowly emerged at the far end of the landscape. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s expressions grew serious as the figure turned around, instantly imposing a formidable presence that threatened to overwhelm them. A profound and indescribable aura burst forth, swiftly filling the world around them. It was an amalgam of destruction, solemnity, ruthlessness, and despair. These intense sentiments quickly took hold of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s minds. The figure radiated an immensely terrifying power, manifesting worlds in the void as if it were the center of the universe itself. Scenes of worlds collapsing and being destroyed dominated their vision, under the oppressive force of this figure. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan found themselves immobilized, barely able to move as the sensation of impending death loomed closer than ever. Sweat began to bead on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s forehead as a profound fear took root in his heart. This figure undoubtedly represented an immortal in full glory, a being so powerful that Jiang Chengxuan felt insignificant as a mayfly under a great tree. A mere flick from this immortal could obliterate his millennia of cultivation, such was the dread inspired by the immortal¡¯s might. Chapter 1035 - Chapter 1035: Passing the Test, True Immortals Body Chapter 1035: Passing the Test, True Immortal¡¯s Body Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan never expected that behind this stone door, there would be a true immortal standing! In an instant, the terrifying pressure made his bones crackle. He had treasures on him that could emit the aura of an immortal. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan quickly considered whether to use them to seek a glimmer of hope. But in the next moment, a flash of insight came to him, realizing the strangeness present in this space. The aura emanating from the immortal figure before him, although intimidating, was actually extremely weak and rigid, as if it were a reenactment. For Jiang Chengxuan, who frequently used divination to reconstruct the past, all of this was familiar. Moreover, the immortal figure was just standing there, without any movement, and all of these circumstances combined were simply too illogical. Suddenly, Jiang Chengxuan had a guess in his heart, that all this terrifying pressure was still just an illusion, but under the influence of immortal power, it seemed too real. Immediately, he gritted his teeth against the pressure and said to Shen Ruyan. ¡°Wife, this is just an illusion, hold on.¡± These words immediately gave Shen Ruyan, who was already somewhat anxious, a backbone, She nodded gently to Jiang Chengxuan, and forced herself to stay strong. Boom! The power emanating from the immortal figure continued to increase, the immense pressure almost suffocating the two of them, even the Dao rule was compressed to the extreme, unable to be invoked. This feeling reminded Jiang Chengxuan of when he first stepped onto the path of cultivation. During that time, facing threats from Foundation Establishment cultivators, he was so fragile and powerless. This scene made him feel extremely surreal. But now, he was only a step away from the realm of immortality, Could he still be as brave as he was back then? Countless thoughts surged into Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind, amidst the increasingly intensified suppression of the immortal. He clenched his teeth, his Dao heart unwavering, standing tall like a pine tree, without any despair. Time passed like this, Jiang Chengxuan felt as if he had been suppressed for five hundred years. Until at a certain moment, Jiang Chengxuan felt a lightness on his body, a cool sensation suddenly emerging from his mind. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan knew that he had succeeded, he had not lost! Boom! Everything around them collapsed suddenly. Countless worlds that were manifested collapsed instantly, Dark cracks appeared in the void, eventually spreading to the figure of the immortal. Everything turned to ashes. Jiang Chengxuan stood still, looking at everything unchanged, returning to normal. Behind him, Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes were equally firm, they had finally passed this final test. Facing the rage of a true immortal, the two of them, at the realm of Dao Mastery, stood their ground. Such determination was truly moving. It could be said that in terms of willpower and Dao heart, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had already reached the level of immortals. The environment around them changed rapidly, with mysterious fluctuations spreading in the void. Qin Shenwu and others also arrived at this place at this moment. At this moment, everyone arrived at an extremely magnificent cave abode. This place was extremely wide and tall, but also extremely simple, almost without any decoration. Inside the square cave abode, the most conspicuous thing was a pyramid-like structure. Stairs were connected to the top, and at the end, there was a spacious platform. ¡°Chengxuan, Ruyan, congratulations, haha, it¡¯s truly fortunate for our sect to have such talented individuals.¡± ¡°Junior Brother Jiang, Junior Sister Shen, our Floodgate Realm is truly honored to have you two.¡± The moment they appeared in the cave abode, Qin Shenwu and others already knew that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had successfully passed the test. Facing their fellow disciples and juniors who were like family to them, they naturally spared no praise, praising and admiring them endlessly. ¡°Don¡¯t praise us too much, we¡¯re just doing our duty as disciples.¡± It wasn¡¯t until then that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan came out of their state, joyfully speaking to everyone. After a moment, everyone had time to carefully observe this cave abode. Undoubtedly, the most conspicuous thing was the pyramid-like platform, with exquisite reliefs carved on the stairs. As Jiang Chengxuan and others approached the platform, a vague aura could already be felt from the highest point. The immense and mysterious aura indicated that the true secret of the immortal cave abode was only a step away. At this moment, no one spoke anymore. Jiang Chengxuan and others slowly raised their steps, ascending the stairs. Everyone¡¯s hearts shrouded in joy and anticipation. As their vision gradually rose, the platform at the top of the pyramid finally unfolded before their eyes. The sight that greeted them made everyone¡¯s hearts tremble. Their hearts seemed to skip a beat, instantly stunned. On the platform, there was only a stone seat standing quietly, with an ordinary figure sitting on it. That figure, middle-aged, with slightly closed eyes, facial features full of royal aura, exuding an awe-inspiring presence. Just sitting on the stone seat already made everyone feel suffocated. The one on the platform was the master of this place, a true immortal. This was not an illusion, everyone had a realization deep in their hearts, This was a true powerhouse, standing at the peak of the world. Such a scene stunned everyone, standing still in place, at a loss, with blank minds. It must be noted that they all thought that the owner of this immortal cave abode was missing. That¡¯s why they infiltrated it with their methods. But at this moment, the owner of the immortal cave abode was right in front of them. How could such a scene not shock them beyond measure. Fortunately, entering this place was also considered to be with the approval of the immortal. So for a moment, there was a sense of excitement in everyone¡¯s hearts, rather than fear. In any case, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were also recognized by the immortal cave abode, So the atmosphere gradually became extremely eerie, with both sides standing still, silently confronting each other. Finally, after a moment, everyone felt a sense of doubt, various doubts connecting in their minds. If the immortal was in the cave abode, then how did they manage to infiltrate it with their methods? If the immortal was in the cave abode, then why were there so many opportunities and inheritances left outside in the world? In an instant, a terrifying speculation appeared in everyone¡¯s hearts. Chapter 1036 - Chapter 1036: Chapter 1036 Fallen Immortal, Legacy Chapter 1036: Chapter 1036 Fallen Immortal, Legacy Editor: Henyee Translations Although the figure sitting in front of them still exuded the aura of a king, with the majestic and awe-inspiring demeanor of an ancient immortal. However, after excluding all the impossible answers, the shocking speculation that shook everyone¡¯s mind was about to come out, and it was the most reasonable truth. That is, the owner of this place, the true ancient immortal before them, has already passed away! He perished in this cave abode! The figure quietly sitting on the throne in front of everyone was nothing but the remains of an immortal! Many ages ago, the ancient immortal did not actually disappear. He only died here for some reason! Breaths ceased at this moment, even Jiang Chengxuan and others, with their strong minds, couldn¡¯t help but feel dazed by this news. The realm of immortals, where one could control and destroy the entire Floodgate Realm with just a wave of hand, could be said to be synonymous with omnipotence and invincibility. Even praising the name of an immortal could grant terrifying power to dominate a world. What kind of power could cause an immortal to perish here? It was unimaginable for everyone. Such an existence was too terrifying. Until a moment later, Jiang Chengxuan felt his heart, which was about to jump out of his throat, calm down, while everyone around him had pale faces, filled with fear. As their minds gradually settled, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of regret and lamentation for the fallen immortal before them. In this immortal cave abode, he and Shen Ruyan received many opportunities from this immortal, and they could be considered as the chosen ones recognized by him. But never did they expect that their encounter with this ancient legacy would be in such a scene. It made Jiang Chengxuan inevitably sigh. The Dao was ruthless, even the appearance of an immortal could perish in the vast world of mortals. And to die quietly in this sealed immortal cave abode was quite desolate. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart was no longer filled with fear. But instead, it was filled with respect and regret. At this moment, he no longer felt terrified by the place where the immortal fell, but rather felt extremely peaceful. ¡°This senior passed away countless ages ago. He left behind a path for us to come here. Presumably, there is something he wants to tell us.¡± In the spacious cave abode, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s voice echoed slowly. These words instantly made everyone behind him feel inexplicably relieved and calm, And for a moment, there was a sense of lamentation in the air. ¡°It¡¯s truly regrettable. Even I have never seen the true appearance of an immortal. Just now, we were too narrow-minded.¡± Qin Shenwu suddenly spoke with a heavy tone. Indeed, even if the ancient immortal was alive, it wouldn¡¯t necessarily be a bad thing for them. The momentary fear just now seemed somewhat inappropriate. However, that was just the instinctive reaction of cultivators to the aura of an immortal, which could be understood. After calming their minds, Jiang Chengxuan and others finally truly observed the appearance of the immortal. The aura emanating from him indeed only came from his physical body, without any power of the Dao or the primordial spirit. Such a situation confirmed everyone¡¯s speculation that the immortal had already perished. Suddenly, Jiang Chengxuan stood upright in place, adopting a dignified posture, and respectfully bowed to the remains of the immortal, expressing his gratitude for the opportunities given to him and his respect and regret for the immortal. In response, Shen Ruyan also followed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s example, respectfully bowing, and Qin Shenwu and others did the same. Although they did not receive the inheritance of the immortal, they still gained many benefits in this immortal cave abode. And only fellow cultivators could understand the respect they felt towards such an existence. Only fellow cultivators could understand how great and difficult it was to ascend to the realm of immortality. After everyone paid their respects, the aura of the immortal¡¯s remains gradually dissipated, no longer affecting them in any way. This scene surprised Jiang Chengxuan and others, but they were pleasantly surprised by this unexpected turn of events. After paying their respects, the change in the aura of the immortal¡¯s remains indicated that they were fully recognized, and they were allowed to accept the information left behind by him. Jiang Chengxuan and others naturally would not refuse such an opportunity. With complex emotions, Jiang Chengxuan led the others onto the platform and approached cautiously. Although it was only a hundred steps, everyone walked extremely seriously, until they reached the stone seat in front of them. The stone seat had some height, and the dead immortal sat there, facing Jiang Chengxuan and others. Arriving in front of the immortal, Jiang Chengxuan and others bowed once again before they began to search for the opportunities left behind. They carefully examined the stone seat but found it extremely plain, with nothing unusual, except for a storage ring placed in front of the immortal¡¯s right hand. Undoubtedly, hidden within it was all the instructions and ancient secrets of the immortal. Jiang Chengxuan surveyed the crowd, and everyone nodded to him gently, so he carefully used his fingers to pick up the storage ring. This action did not trigger any surprises. Jiang Chengxuan held the seemingly ordinary storage ring in his palm and examined it carefully. The storage ring still only had some carvings of certain sceneries, without any precious decorations, and there was no magnificent aura emanating from it. If it hadn¡¯t appeared beside the immortal, those who discovered it might have thought it was just an ordinary storage ring. But Jiang Chengxuan and others knew that this was impossible, there must be profound secrets within this ring. This time, there was no need to hesitate. Jiang Chengxuan immediately manifested the power of the rules of life and death, and a black and white light curtain instantly emerged from his palm, enveloping the storage ring. Under the rolling of the rules of life and death, the storage ring indeed underwent changes. The dim appearance instantly shed its mundane appearance, emitting a magnificent aura. The immortal light shone brightly, dazzlingly covering the entire platform in a rainbow glow. However, to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s surprise, the space within the storage ring was not large. But it contained extremely mysterious immortal power, capable of shrinking and storing objects, enough to last for countless ages. The first things that caught Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eye upon entering the storage ring were numerous books and jade slips, occupying most of the space. Jiang Chengxuan glanced briefly at these books and jade slips, and found that they were all insights from the immortal, and descriptions of certain immortal realms. For a moment, Jiang Chengxuan felt as if a vast world was unfolding before his eyes. The legends in the Floodgate Realm gradually turned into reality. Chapter 1037 - Chapter 1037: Immortal East River, Realm of Immortals Chapter 1037: Immortal East River, Realm of Immortals Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan just roughly flipped through the jade slips left by the immortal, but gained many insights and understandings into the matters of cultivation. Moreover, he also gained much knowledge about the Immortal Realm everyone dreamed to ascend to. For him, such treasures were truly precious, more so than any treasures that could enhance his strength, making him ecstatic. The reason why immortals are powerful is because they have experienced countless years, witnessing countless secrets within the universe. These secrets, even the ancestors of sects, would not share with their own descendants. Because, these things, at certain moments in the future, could potentially trigger extremely terrifying consequences. Anything passed down from the hands of an immortal implies immense Karma. However, Jiang Chengxuan had no worries about Karma, for he possessed the power of Heavenly Calculation Technique, completely confident in this aspect. The information contained in these scrolls and jade slips could be said to be the accumulation he would need after his ascension in the future. And with this storage ring, it was as if his path to immortality could be shortened by ten thousand years. Because the owner of this ring had long ago witnessed the history of the immortal realm and entrusted it all to him. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan felt even more respect for the owner here, the grace of this inheritance was as profound as that of a mentor. With a respectful heart, Jiang Chengxuan flipped through the scrolls and jade slips among the pile, then one scroll caught his eye. ¡°Immortal East River¡­¡± These three large characters were carved on the jade slip, and Jiang Chengxuan understood that this must be the name of the owner here. This scroll was probably the most important thing left to the destined ones who came here. Immediately, Jiang Chengxuan took out the scroll from the storage ring, and Shen Ruyan and others curiously gathered around. ¡°Immortal East River¡­ Is this the name of this immortal?¡± Shen Ruyan took the jade slip handed by Jiang Chengxuan and said slowly. Jiang Chengxuan nodded lightly, then informed everyone of the scenes in the storage ring. Regarding the fact that there were no treasures but only scrolls and jade slips, everyone was somewhat worried. Apparently, everyone knew that in the world of cultivation, knowing too many secrets was not necessarily a good thing. Among them, there were countless entanglements of Karma, which sometimes could bring troubles that were difficult to solve. ¡°No need to worry, I have already considered all the Karma among them.¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan reassured them, and Qin Shenwu and others also knew that Jiang Chengxuan was not a reckless person, so they immediately felt relieved. Then, in front of everyone, Jiang Chengxuan opened the autobiography of Immortal East River, and a strange light flashed. Countless pieces of information immediately unfolded in the void. Xie Xiangyao and Zhao Tianfan tactfully turned their heads away and did not look. They didn¡¯t have the confidence in ascending to immortality that Jiang Chengxuan had. ¡°I am Immortal East River¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan looked at the emerging information in front of him, and the existence named Immortal East River gradually became clear in his mind. According to the self-introduction at the beginning of the jade slip, this immortal was Immortal East River, belonging to the Jade Light Immortal Domain among the thirty-six immortal domains, and was an immortal of the Golden Cloud Immortal Sect. Just these few sentences revealed a lot of information, such as the thirty-six immortal domains, the Jade Light Immortal Domain, the Golden Cloud Immortal Sect, names that everyone had never heard of before instantly unfolded. At this moment, it felt like lifting a heavy cloud to see the moon, or climbing up to a well and looking up at the starry sky. An incomparably grand and solemn feeling arose in their hearts. As Jiang Chengxuan continued to read deeper, more information about the immortal realm and Immortal East River unfolded one by one. The owner here, Immortal East River, was not only an immortal but also a big shot who opened up a blessed land for immortals! This heavyweight news once again shocked everyone. According to the introduction in this jade slip, reaching the realm of immortality after Mahayana was only the beginning of the path to immortality. After becoming an immortal, one would be divided into three realms: Transcending Immortal, Ascending Immortal, and True Immortal! Transcending Immortal meant transforming the mortal body into an immortal body, turning the Dharmic power into immortal power. This was the first realm. The second realm, Ascending Immortal, meant comprehending the immortal rules, allowing the primordial spirit to ascend to the immortal realm, and thus being able to master and call upon the immortal spiritual qi between heaven and earth. The final realm, True Immortal, was when the body, mind, and spirit all entered the immortal way, and one mastered the true immortal divine powers, becoming a true immortal. Only after passing through these three realms could one step into the legendary realm of Earth Immortals and open up a blessed land of one¡¯s own. At that time, one would be worthy of being called an Earth Immortal Ancestor! And Immortal East River, after reaching the third realm, could be called an Earth Immortal Ancestor! Even with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strong mind, he couldn¡¯t help but be stunned for a moment. Apart from gaining insight into the vast world above the immortals, it turned out that the one they were connected to was actually an Earth Immortal Ancestor! Such an existence was already formidable among immortals, capable of dominating an immortal domain. Everyone never expected that Immortal East River, who fell into obscurity here, actually had such a profound background. After Earth Immortals, there was the unheard-of realm of Celestial Immortals, who could open up a celestial cave and overlook the universe. Such existences were rare in the universe. And the Arcane Immortals after Celestial Immortals could even create a world with just one hand. Reaching such a level was already above the Dao, able to do as they pleased in the universe. The worlds opened up by Arcane Immortals were not ordinary worlds, but immortal worlds with complete rules, where beings could cultivate into immortals. This ability had reached the level of creation. And as Jiang Chengxuan continued to read, there were more records of the immortal realm. Golden Immortals could control a side of the universe. The Zenith Golden Immortals could control the creation and change of the universe, transcending the cycle of Samsara. Although there were only a few words, they completely made Jiang Chengxuan feel a chill. Obviously, the existences in the future were unknown even to Immortal East River. Even for him, they were already legendary. But undoubtedly, what was recorded here must have truly existed. In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s vision seemed to be filled with a vague sense of vast universe and primordial chaos. At the end of the Great Dao, there were several figures who stood above the entire universe and overlooked all living beings. With a wave of their hands, vast nebulae were born and countless beings were obliterated. In the blink of an eye, they could traverse countless worlds. In the universe, time, space, and the great Dao were all in the hands of these figures. They were able to freely manipulate them, deciding the life and death of all beings in the universe, even the cycle of the universe¡¯s existence. Chapter 1038 - Chapter 1038: Secrets and Origins of the Immortal cave abode Chapter 1038: Secrets and Origins of the Immortal cave abode Editor: Henyee Translations The jade slip from Immortal Eastern River contained records of realms beyond that of immortals, filled with information that was elusive even for those below the immortal level. From these brief notes, it wasn¡¯t clear how one might cultivate to such lofty realms. Yet, even these few sentences ignited a burning passion within Jiang Chengxuan and the others. Although they were already unmatched in the Floodgate Realm and could dominate entire domains, they realized that their thousands, even tens of thousands, of years of cultivation paled in comparison to the grandeur of the immortal realm. Even the ancient ancestors of various sects, Jiang Chengxuan surmised, had likely not reached the realm of Earth Immortals. ¡°To think, beyond the realm of immortals lies such terrifying realms. It seems we have indeed been frogs at the bottom of a well,¡± Qin Shenwu remarked with a sigh. As the only being in the Haoran Sect to reach Mahayana, he had enjoyed limitless prestige. However, upon entering the Immortal cave abode, he witnessed true power, which filled him with myriad thoughts. ¡°Shifu, the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Even immortals were not born as such; they merely endured through more years,¡± Jiang Chengxuan comforted Qin Shenwu. ¡°Yes, today we realize just how long the road to immortality is. The future belongs to the younger generation like you,¡± Qin Shenwu responded with a smile. Everyone understood these truths. However, compared to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, Qin Shenwu had spent many more years on his path of cultivation. The talent gap was evident as Jiang¡¯s cultivation time was perhaps only a tenth of Qin¡¯s, highlighting the remarkable capabilities of the younger cultivators. Fortunately, as Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Shifu and the ancestor of the Haoran Sect, if Jiang could ascend to the realm of Golden Immortal, it would also be considered Qin Shenwu¡¯s accomplishment. Aware of his disciple¡¯s potential, Qin Shenwu had no doubt about Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s capabilities. He had a premonition that Jiang was destined for extraordinary things. ¡°Master, I believe that even the realm of immortals will not confine you,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said with a smile. Qin Shenwu simply chuckled in response, choosing not to further the conversation. After calming their restless spirits, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Qin Shenwu continued to explore the content of the jade slip. After detailing the disparities and characteristics of the immortal realm, it finally began to recount the exploits of Immortal Eastern River. Originally from a realm higher than the Floodgate Realm called the Divine River Realm, Immortal Eastern River was born into one of the most prominent families there. In Divine River Realm, the highest achievers could ascend to immortality within the realm, but due to a lack of key immortal rules, they could only reach the realms of transcending or ascending immortal, never achieving true immortal. Immortal Eastern River, having cultivated smoothly for tens of thousands of years, achieved true immortal status and ascended to the thirty-six immortal domains. The carvings of landscapes Jiang Chengxuan and others had encountered along the way depicted Immortal Eastern River¡¯s homeland. After his ascension, Immortal Eastern River was noticed by the Golden Cloud Immortal Sect and taken in as an inner disciple. His epic journey to Earth Immortal then unfolded. Within the Golden Cloud Immortal Sect, he overcame countless rivals, seized opportunities, and won the favor of an immortal companion. Through numerous battles and near-death experiences, he eventually achieved the realm of Earth Immortal, establishing his own blessed land and becoming an elder of the Golden Cloud Immortal Sect. The jade slip recorded every life-and-death moment and significant event of Immortal Eastern River¡¯s life, deeply resonating with Jiang Chengxuan and his companions, filling them with immense respect. From ascension to achieving Earth Immortal status, Immortal Eastern River¡¯s journey spanned tens of thousands of years. The strange and fateful encounters described in the slip opened the eyes of Jiang Chengxuan and others, leaving them in awe. As they absorbed the tale, they felt as if they were witnessing these grand events unfold before them, embodying Immortal Eastern River¡¯s spirit and feeling his indomitable will surge through them. However, as Immortal Eastern River approached the pinnacle of Earth Immortal and neared the threshold to Heavenly Immortal, the records in the slip became mundane, focusing mostly on the causal affairs of the sect. Clearly, without further opportunities, Immortal Eastern River could not break through to the next level. The turning point came later when a tragic event led to Immortal Eastern River¡¯s quiet fall in this very cave. In pursuit of breaking through to Heavenly Immortal, he embarked on a lengthy journey across the thirty-six immortal domains. Yet such opportunities were rare, and despite searching for thousands of years, he could not find what he sought. Then, one day, Immortal Eastern River received news of a chance that could help him establish his own celestial domain. He immediately set out for this promising location, once again vanquishing numerous opponents to seize the opportunity. However, it was at this critical moment that disaster struck. Just as he was about to secure his chance, Immortal Eastern River fell into a trap set by past adversaries. He was ambushed, the supposed opportunity turning out to be a lure. Caught in a brutal battle amidst heavy conspiracies, both the skies and the earth darkened as the very essence of the Dao seemed to erode around them. Despite fighting valiantly, Immortal Eastern River was overwhelmed. Not only did he sustain severe injuries, but the nascent domain within him¡ªakin to a cultivator¡¯s golden core¡ªwas shattered. For an Earth Immortal like Immortal Eastern River, this internal domain was as crucial as a Golden Core is to a cultivator, invaluable and vital. Moreover, in the relentless assault by his foes, who were determined to leave no stone unturned, both Immortal Eastern River¡¯s physical body and his spirit suffered catastrophic damage, bringing him perilously close to death. Fortuitously, in his dying moments, Immortal Eastern River managed to intimidate his enemies with his final acts of defiance, enabling him to use his last resort¡ªa secret technique that breached the barriers of the immortal realm, allowing him to escape into the outer realms. Using this emergency measure, he found refuge in the outer realm, eluding his pursuers. However, his adversaries were not fools; understanding that he was gravely injured and unable to heal, they sealed all possible sanctuaries to which he might flee to recover. Under these dire circumstances, Immortal Eastern River¡¯s injuries worsened day by day, eventually reaching a point of no return. Resigned to his fate, he used the last of his strength to forcibly carve out a space in this outer realm, creating what would become his final resting place¡ªthe cave they now explored. Within this Immortal cave abode, he spent his final moments, and placed all his remaining treasures here. As death approached, filled with bitterness and regret yet also a desire to leave behind his legacy, he crafted the cave to serve as a repository for his life¡¯s work, hoping that someday it would be discovered by someone destined to inherit his mantle. Chapter 1039 - Chapter 1039: The Ascension Stone Chapter 1039: The Ascension Stone Editor: Henyee Translations The story concludes here, and all mysteries are unraveled at this moment. Why there exists such an immortal cave abode in the outer realm, and why the whereabouts of its owner remain unknown. Why does this particular immortal cave abode harbor so many opportunities amidst peril, yet there is always a glimmer of hope? It turns out that this cave, a temporary shelter, was also the final resting place of an Earth Immortal. Thus, it created these unbelievable phenomena. The immortal journey of Immortal Eastern River comes to an end here, and at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and others are filled with sighs and regrets. Moreover, Immortal Eastern River died in an ambush and siege by his enemies, and until his last moments, he couldn¡¯t even return to his homeland, which adds to the tragedy. As half heirs of Immortal Eastern River, both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt a rage igniting within them. Yet, this fury was not apparent on the surface. Because everyone present knew that to have schemed and killed an Earth Immortal of Immortal Eastern River¡¯s caliber, it must have been done by an existence equally or more terrifying. At this moment, to such beings, Jiang Chengxuan and the others are no different from ants, and if these beings sensed any causality, annihilating them would be as simple as lifting a hand. ¡°Alas, I didn¡¯t expect that the world in the Immortal Realm isn¡¯t all glory; rather, it¡¯s even more brutal,¡± Qin Shenwu said with a heavy tone. The secrets involved tie back to powers beyond the Floodgate Realm, within the terrifying existences of the thirty-six immortal domains. The characters touched upon are great powers like True Immortals and Earth Immortals. After a wave of regrets, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt an unparalleled longing and awe. In this much broader stage ahead, there will surely be a place for them in the future. What kind of fate and confrontations await them then? Although the two of them are only at the realm of Dao Mastery, not even reaching the state of Daolords, their vision has already expanded into the realm of immortals, looking beyond the achievements of Mahayana. This is the effect of the legacy of Immortal Eastern River. The information contained in these scriptures and jade slips is more precious than any fortune. As the mysterious fluorescent light gradually subsided, the autobiography of Immortal Eastern River came to an end. Jiang Chengxuan and the others stood still, reminiscing for a moment, before finally calming their minds completely and storing away the jade slip. The life of Immortal Eastern River was too spectacular, stirring everyone deeply. Then, based on the records in the autobiography of Immortal Eastern River, Jiang Chengxuan started searching again in his storage ring. According to the records, there should still be some treasures in the storage ring. Among them, there was one extremely precious item that Jiang Chengxuan wanted to find immediately. After searching in the storage ring for a while, his face couldn¡¯t help but show joy, as a soft light bloomed, and a pure white, crystal-clear gem appeared in the palm of Jiang Chengxuan. This gem, round and diamond-shaped, completely translucent and crystalline, radiated a power of the immortal realm. Just by looking at it, one could tell it was no ordinary item. Holding the gem in his hand, Jiang Chengxuan felt a predestined connection, as if an invisible thread linked him to someplace. ¡°This is¡­¡± Feeling the power of the item, Qin Shenwu¡¯s eyes suddenly sparkled, murmuring. ¡°The Ascension Stone!¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied excitedly. Unexpectedly, this search actually led him to find this item. The Ascension Stone, as recorded in the jade scroll of Immortal Eastern River, is a divine object of the immortal realm. Its purpose is singular: it allows cultivators to ascend safely to the immortal realm! Jiang Chengxuan once again opened the jade scroll of Immortal Eastern River to read only about the Ascension Stone. According to the description by Immortal Eastern River, ever since the great calamities kept descending, the pathways of the thirty-six immortal domains have been constantly changing. After a particular great calamity, the pathways between the thirty-six immortal domains underwent an irreversible change, causing interference and entanglement between them, leading to complete chaos. Since then, for the lower realm cultivators to ascend through the normal channel, by summoning the ascension light to cross the immortal path and reach the immortal realm, has become extremely difficult, with only one in ten succeeding. Attempting to force an ascension through this method most likely results in being swept into chaotic spatial currents during the journey to the immortal realms, thereby becoming lost in the vast chaos of the universe, never reaching the true immortal realm. Such circumstances undoubtedly dealt a massive blow to the various immortal sects. As no one from the lower realms could ascend, they naturally lacked new recruits and suffered developmental setbacks. Therefore, to address this situation, many powerful beings from the immortal realm joined forces, using supreme immortal power and the rules of immortal dao to create the existence of the Ascension Stone. With the Ascension Stone, as long as a cultivator reaches the state of Great Achievement, even at the initial phase, they can use the special connection between the Ascension Stone and the immortal realm to ascend directly! Moreover, this method of ascension is incredibly safe, representing a significant advancement over previous methods. However, everything has its imperfections, and the Ascension Stone has one drawback. After ascension, it¡¯s unknown which part of the domains the cultivator will arrive in. But under the united conditions of the domains, this isn¡¯t considered a problem, as whichever domain the cultivator lands in, they will be taken in, making the process random yet fair. However, for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who wish to ascend together, this poses a bit of a challenge. But upon further consideration, the domains are not isolated; once the ascended cultivators stabilize their footing in their new domains, They can use the portal to travel freely between realms and find each other. Thinking this through, this challenge also seems to dissolve on its own. Yet, there is another matter to consider: cultivators using the Ascension Stone to ascend to the immortal realms are best advised to reach the peak of Mahayan before doing so. Because after ascension, the rules of the immortal realm autonomously transform the body of the cultivator who has achieved the peak of Mahayana, incorporating immortal spiritual energy into their body. This means that cultivators who ascend forcefully must directly undergo the transformation into an immortal body. The difficulty of this process is, understandably, immense. Even for those at the peak of Mahayana, achieving transformation into an immortal requires tremendous effort and faces great peril, let alone for those who have not fully reached the peak. It almost amounts to seeking death to ascend while not fully achieving the peak. Chapter 1040 - Chapter 1040: The Last Will and Oath Chapter 1040: The Last Will and Oath Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°The Ascension Stone! To think that such a divine object exists in this world, and it was man-made.¡± ¡°The power of the Immortal Realm is truly extraordinary.¡± Among the group, Qin Shenwu was undoubtedly the most shocked by the Ascension Stone. Having reached the realm of Mahayana, Qin Shenwu had long been searching for a means to ascend safely, but he had never heard of an artifact that could guarantee safe ascension. The power of a Mahayana should, in theory, allow one to directly trigger the ascension light and traverse the Immortal Realm. However, in the history of the Floodgate Realm, very few had dared to do so. The reason was simple: the success rate of direct ascensions over the past ten thousand years had been abysmally low, with many even at the peak of Mahayana disappearing without a trace. Only now did everyone understand the reason behind these failures: the frequent cosmic calamities had caused the paths to the Immortal Realm to become chaotic. ¡°Moreover, it seems that there are quite a few of these divine objects in the Immortal Realm,¡± Jiang Chengxuan added, his face breaking into a smile as he felt the fluctuations from the storage ring. His palm suddenly burst into intense light, revealing several Ascension Stones, dazzling to behold. The lavish display was indeed shocking, even to someone of Qin Shenwu¡¯s standing, who couldn¡¯t help but gape at the sight. The value of these few Ascension Stones was no less than the combined treasures of the entire Haoran Sect. To the group, this was akin to a windfall from the Immortal Realm. Everyone felt a surge of joy at this harvest. This trip to the immortal cave abode had undoubtedly brought the greatest fortune into the hands of the Haoran Sect. It was unknown what the Pantheon Sect and other sects that had invited them here would think if they knew of this discovery. However, these opportunities were not without great dangers and were not merely found by chance. If it were someone else, it would have been difficult to reach the end and arrive at this place. The rules of the world of cultivation are such that only those who align the right circumstances, location, and human connections can truly dominate. Opportunities are reserved for those with the strength to seize them. ¡­ Eventually, after a brief further exploration, the group meticulously tidied up the cave. The storage ring was indeed the only relic left by Immortal Eastern River. Having secured all opportunities, the group then began to think about how to leave. In this ancient cave, there was nothing that could be considered an exit. ¡°Husband, perhaps check the storage ring to see if there is a way to leave,¡± Shen Ruyan suggested. Jiang Chengxuan then searched the storage ring carefully and indeed found an Array Disc, which seemed related to teleportation or translocation. He took out the Array Disc from the ring and placed it in his palm, about to channel his power into it to activate the array when suddenly, an enigmatic fluctuation unfolded. ¡°O beings of destiny, since you have activated this disc, it indicates that you have witnessed the secrets here¡­¡± A strange voice suddenly emanated from the void, immensely vast and ancient, causing everyone¡¯s hearts to tremble. ¡°Is this¡­ the voice of Immortal Eastern River?¡± Jiang Chengxuan and the others realized. It appeared that Immortal Eastern River¡¯s opportunities were not meant to be handed over directly; perhaps there was still a last will left behind. As Jiang Chengxuan and the others listened intently, the profound voice continued: ¡°I traversed the thirty-six celestial domains. I was a peerless force among my contemporaries, reaching the summit.¡± ¡°Yet, due to the schemes and betrayal by peers, I fell into traps and was forced to perish here.¡± ¡°In my final battle, the traitors were slain by me in desperate combat, yet the mastermind behind my downfall remains alive. When I think of this place, my heart is filled with unwillingness and cannot rest.¡± The voice of Immortal Eastern River, filled with immense regret and anger, continued, ¡°O being of destiny, having passed my trials and inherited my rules of life and death, it means you possess the potential to shine brightly in the Immortal Realm.¡± ¡°However, to inherit all that I have left, you must swear an oath of your Dao heart. Should there come a day, you must seek vengeance for me.¡± ¡°My enemy is the Earth Immortal of Profound Heaven Immortal Sect from the Jade Light Domain, Immortal Red Flame. Remember this!¡± ¡°If you are unwilling, then place the storage ring back completely and leave through the stone door behind this platform.¡± As the last words faded, the voice of Immortal Eastern River disappeared, and the cave fell into complete silence. This request left Jiang Chengxuan deep in thought. On reflection, the terms seemed reasonable, and it was hard to argue against them. Immortal Eastern River¡¯s cave had bestowed upon them numerous fortunes, and it would be excessively greedy to expect to receive the final treasures without any conditions. ¡°Red Fire Immortal¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan muttered the name, suddenly recalling the formidable presence that had intimidated him and Shen Ruyan in the final test of the inheritance¡ªa presence filled with destructive power and the aura of an immortal. That terrifying moment was still vivid in his memory. The force they encountered was undoubtedly that of an Earth Immortal, explaining the overwhelming pressure they felt. Moreover, there was a crucial detail in Immortal Eastern River words¡ªover the long years since his death, Immortal Red Flame¡¯s realm might have advanced beyond that of an Earth Immortal. If he had reached Heavenly Immortal and established his own celestial domain, the difficulty of fulfilling this oath would multiply exponentially. Jiang Chengxuan was overwhelmed with thoughts, even as Qin Shenwu, desperate for the opportunity to ascend, had to pause and consider the gravity of the situation. Taking on an enemy who might be a Heavenly Immortal while only at the level of managing the Dao was a daunting, if not reckless, challenge. The potential consequences were immense, and even Jiang Chengxuan, accustomed to weighing his options, had to deliberate deeply. Jiang Chengxuan now faced the prospect of vowing enmity against a being who spanned several major realms beyond his current level¡ªa truly formidable terror. Should Immortal Red Flame perceive any link to this vendetta before Jiang Chengxuan could ascend, eliminating them would be as easy as flicking a finger. Yet, this was only the worst-case scenario Jiang Chengxuan habitually prepared for. It was also conceivable that Immortal Red Flame was merely a lesser figure below Earth Immortal, who had used cunning means to fatally undermine Immortal Eastern River. Such optimistic conjecture could be considered wishful thinking. Regardless, the adversary in question was at least of Earth Immortal stature. Chapter 1041 - Chapter 1041: Departure, Collapse of Immortal Cave Abode Chapter 1041: Departure, Collapse of Immortal Cave Abode Editor: Henyee Translations The last words of Immortal Eastern River put everyone in a difficult position, as they faced such a powerful enemy, one could not be indifferent. After all, what Immortal Eastern River required was a vow of the heart. Once made, should they encounter Immortal Red Flame in the future, they must act against him in good conscience. Should they act cowardly, under the vow, they would never be able to continue cultivating. Their realms might even suffer backlash, their hearts could shatter, and they might even die on the spot. Ultimately, Jiang Chengxuan stepped forward and swore over the remains of Immortal Eastern River: ¡°I, Jiang Chengxuan, hereby make a vow. If the opportunity arises to avenge our predecessor, I will do everything in my power to slay Immortal Red Flame of the Floodgate Immortal Sect!¡± As the words fell, a mysterious power emerged and entered Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart. Suddenly, Jiang Chengxuan felt a strange connection to Immortal Red Flame, whom he had once encountered briefly. Following Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s lead, the others no longer hesitated and one by one, declared their names and made their vows. The resolute voices of their vows echoed through the cave, seemingly softening the atmosphere of the entire immortal cave abode. If Immortal Eastern River had a spirit watching over them, he would likely find peace at this moment. ¡°Boom! Boom!¡± Just then, sounds emerged from the platform above, startling Jiang Chengxuan and the others who had just made their vows. They looked up to see the body of Immortal Eastern River, which had been lifeless for countless years, inexplicably standing up from the stone seat. This scene shocked everyone, sending chills down their spines. However, in the next moment, the deceased Immortal Eastern River actually bowed to everyone and then black and white flames erupted from the void, slowly turning his body to ashes. Everyone was deeply moved. Such was the strong will of Immortal Eastern River that it persisted through the ages. One could only imagine what would happen if anyone tried to leave with the storage ring without heeding his last words. If Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s guess was correct, Immortal Eastern River¡¯s body must have retained the power for one last strike. If anyone tried to ignore his last words, the self-immolating black and white flames would have more targets than just himself. Such flames, capable of burning the body of an earth immortal, were undoubtedly lethal to anyone below the level of immortals. But fortunately, Jiang Chengxuan and the others were people of honor. This scene undoubtedly proved that their vows were recognized by Immortal Eastern River. A sense of karma seemed to connect everyone silently. Before they could further sense it, the cave began to tremble violently. ¡°Boom! Boom!¡± The platform beneath them started to crack hugely. At the same time, the entire massive immortal cave abode began to shake from the outside, the signs of destruction and collapse looming at that very moment. ¡°It seems that having completed its purpose, this immortal cave abode is set to collapse directly.¡± Holding the array disc in his hand, Jiang Chengxuan slowly said. The entire immortal cave abode was intended to find the destined ones and pass on the legacy. Now that both tasks had been completed, the best plan to avoid karmic repercussions was to destroy this place. Under the vows of Jiang Chengxuan and others, Immortal Eastern River could finally rest completely. And the most precious treasures of Immortal Eastern River had been collected by them. Immortal Eastern River¡¯s plan, right up to this moment, was finally complete. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan infused the black and white rules of life and death into the array disc in his hand. Patterns emerged in his mind and eventually formed an extremely mysterious formation. It turned out that this array disc contained a formation that could transport anyone within the immortal cave abode at will. Jiang Chengxuan activated the formation, and in the next moment, everyone¡¯s figures flashed and they disappeared from the cave. ¡°Boom! Boom!¡± As they left, the platform finally collapsed completely, burying all secrets under countless ruins. ¡­ Outside, in a certain secret realm, the Daolord of the Pantheon Sect and his followers were battling a group of strange beasts. These beasts, resembling hunting dogs with bodies aflame, were as large as small mountains, The leader among them was at the level of a peak Daolord. And behind this pack of beasts, there was a very precious immortal herb emitting light, which was the reason why the Pantheon Sect was fighting here. ¡°Boom! Boom!¡± But just then, a terrifying tremor came from around them, the rules of the secret realm began to collapse. The sense of destruction came from all directions, causing both human and beast to stop their attacks immediately, their faces filled with fear. Recognizing the severity of the situation, the Lord of the Pantheon Sect instantly knew that the area was about to collapse. He could even sense that this was due to the complete destruction of the entire immortal cave abode. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± he commanded urgently to his followers. In the next instant, he dashed forward, reaching out to grasp the precious immortal herb. However, the leader of the beasts also lunged forward, its gaping jaws aiming to devour. In a frantic moment, the struggle for the immortal herb resulted in it being torn in half. After a brief, intense stare-down, both parties, driven by the urgency of escape rather than continuing their battle, each took half of the herb and fled with their respective groups. ¡­ ¡°Qiankun Hall! Daolord Southbright, well done. From now on, Infinite Sect and your sect are irreconcilable!¡± ¡°We¡¯re leaving!¡± In another part of Immortal cave abode, the scene was similarly chaotic. Here, the Infinite Sect Daolord, who had previously supported Jiang Chengxuan and others, was shouting at his counterpart, Daolord Southbright of Qiankun Hall. Clearly, the two factions were competing for some other opportunity within the cave. However, as the impending destruction arrived, the Infinite Sect Daolord, unable to regain the upper hand, was forced to issue a threatening declaration. ¡°Hmph! Do you really think Qiankun Hall is afraid of you? We¡¯re leaving too!¡± retorted Daolord Southbright. The next moment, both parties swiftly departed, each leading their disciples and followers, transforming into streaks of light that vanished into the void. ¡°Boom! Boom!¡± The terrifying sounds of collapse were descending upon every corner of Immortal cave abode. All those still inside felt the immense dread of the catastrophe, quickly dropping everything to flee for their lives. In an instant, this coveted treasure trove transformed into a land of doom. Even the creatures that had lived there for countless ages were forced to evacuate, issuing mournful cries that echoed with a desolate sadness. This immortal cave abode, which had nurtured countless powerful beings, was, in the end, doomed to destruction as part of Immortal Eastern River¡¯s plan. All its inhabitants had no choice but to watch their nurturing ground crumble into oblivion. Chapter 1042 - Chapter 1042: Calamity Strikes, A Glimmer of Hope Chapter 1042: Calamity Strikes, A Glimmer of Hope Editor: Henyee Translations With just a thought, an immortal can affect the lives of millions, and the entire Immortal cave abode is no smaller than a whole realm. Throughout the countless years since the death of Immortal Eastern River, many beings, by chance or destiny, have made their way to this Immortal cave abode, creating a thriving world. This world was not only composed of the powerful guardian beasts that Jiang Chengxuan and others had encountered but also included countless weaker species that had just begun to touch the threshold of spiritual energy. The impending collapse of the Immortal cave abode drove these creatures out of hiding, swarming in groups throughout the crumbling world, desperately seeking a path to survival. Fortunately, amidst this misfortune, all the beasts had lost their appetite for hunting, indifferent even to easy prey. Under Eastern River¡¯s design, there was no distinction between the strong and the weak. As Jiang Chengxuan and his group left the Immortal cave abode, disasters erupted elsewhere. Terrifying forces burst from various regions of the cave, sending myriad elemental powers skyrocketing into the heavens, weaving a tapestry of apocalyptic visions. These were the opportunities and trials left behind by Immortal Eastern River. As the cave began to self-destruct, these sealed forces unleashed their fury, accelerating the onset of destruction. Stars comparable in size to continents fell from the sky, bringing extreme cold that instantly sparked a terrifying cold wave, freezing thousands of miles. Purple flames leaked from somewhere, burning through the void and tearing open patches of chaotic blackness, from which chaotic energies surged, instantly withering all plant life. Towering mountains suddenly crumbled into massive boulders that swept across the land, creating huge chasms that split the cave, a horrifying sight to behold. Such scenes of destruction appeared everywhere in the Immortal cave abode, and all living beings there fled in terror. Among the fleeing masses were forces from various sects that had infiltrated from the Heavenly Torrent Realm, nearly every group now diminished in number. Under such immense power, not even the Great Dao Immortals could protect everyone. ¡°Shifu! Save me!¡± cried a disciple from the Five Elements Heaven Sect, caught in a storm of purple flames. But faced with the sweeping storm, his fellow sect members did not even pause to look back, turning away and leaving him to be consumed by the flames, his tears flowing as he succumbed to regret and turned to ashes. Betrayal, abandonment, and tough decisions played out in every sect group, with the exception of the Haoran Sect. In such times, it was nearly impossible for one person to ensure everyone¡¯s safety, and there was also the urgent need to find a way out. Every cultivator there, without exception, faced attacks of varying degrees, including those from the Pantheon Sect, with casualties among their ranks. As the entire cave collapsed, no one could afford to worry about others anymore, and everyone immediately began searching for an exit. Given the vastness of this realm, reaching its edge to escape was tremendously difficult. Their vision was filled with endless disasters and destruction, and even the Daolords of the sects couldn¡¯t help but look solemn. In an obscure part of the Immortal cave abode, two figures were desperately dodging dangers. Dressed in white and green robes, they were the haggard-looking Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost, severely weakened from their previous encounter with Jiang Chengxuan and his group. After their defeat, they had hidden in a secret realm, fearing pursuit by Jiang and his companions. They spent their days in anxiety, not even fully recovering their strength, but now faced the sudden collapse of the Immortal cave abode. Incredibly distressed, they dodged disasters in a doomsday scene, also constantly wary of other pursuers, given the numerous enemies of the Bone Magic Sect and the Soul Sect. Their luck was terribly poor; having just escaped one disaster zone, they immediately encountered a sky-covering storm of purple flames sweeping towards them. For the still-recovering duo, this level of power was catastrophic. Standing atop a hastily made effigy of bones, the Daolord Skeleton manifested his rules, smashing through the oncoming wall of fire. The eerie purple flames turned the bone effigy red-hot, causing his wounds to ache painfully. This effigy, made from the remains of beasts in the secret realm, was not very powerful and barely serviceable for travel. Feeling the heat of the purple flames, his heart filled with resentment¡ªif not for the sneak attack by Jiang and his group, how would he have ended up in such a dire situation? ¡°Must we perish here today? I am not willing! Haoran Sect, I want you all dead!¡± As the unstoppable whirlwind of purple flames broke through their defenses, the sight of imminent death loomed over the Daolord Skeleton, who roared in agony from the dark depths he had survived for countless years. Beside him, the Daolord Phantom Ghost also wore an expression of absolute despair, his face twisted in agony. At this moment, this life-threatening crisis was unfolding everywhere within the Immortal cave abode. There were no exceptions under such calamity. However, just when all the infiltrating cultivators were succumbing to despair, a miraculous opportunity for survival began to manifest. Amidst the collapsing heavens and earth, a massive rift slowly opened in the sky of the Immortal cave abode. Thunderous rumbles echoed as a mysterious light shone down from the rift, forcefully creating a stable passage across the vast Immortal cave abode. Under the influence of this rift, all the calamities momentarily subsided. Undoubtedly, this was the last bit of hope left by Immortal Eastern River for all beings. He had foreseen the potential scenarios for the cave and had planned not to cause unnecessary slaughter in his strategic setup. Instantly, the countless beings within the Immortal cave abode rekindled their hope and seized this momentary opportunity. Though it was unclear where this passage led, everyone was too desperate to care, and they all rushed towards it with all their might. Countless beings unleashed their strongest powers, turning into streams of light, large and small, densely packed as they surged across the sky toward the enormous rift. This scene was staggeringly breathtaking. Amidst the natural disasters, billions of luminous trails soared into the sky, aiming for the vast rift. Chapter 1043 - Chapter 1043: Returning to Floodgate Realm Chapter 1043: Returning to Floodgate Realm Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Go! Hurry!¡± bellowed the forces from Floodgate Realm who had entered the Immortal cave abode, almost in unison in that very instant. The Daolords burst forth with their powers, manifesting their Dao rules, desperately pushing themselves and their disciples forward. Even Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost, heavily besieged by the purple flame storm, saw a glimmer of hope. They unleashed their last reserves of strength, fighting their way out of the endless curtain of fire. Their Dao robes were burnt and tattered, barely covering their bodies, leaving them with no semblance of dignity, yet the pair didn¡¯t pause for a second. They fought their way out, barely clinging to life. Finally, with not a single hair left unburnt and their bodies charred, the two stumbled into the portal, disappearing without a trace. Simultaneously, cultivators from other sects also plunged into the portal almost at the same moment, miraculously escaping the catastrophic disasters that enveloped them. Flashes of light continuously flickered; in the void, bursts of energy erupted like fireworks. Each ripple signified the entrance of a being into the portal. Under the stars, the terrifying calamities intensified, converging towards the center of the Immortal cave abode. When they finally collided, it marked the moment of the cave¡¯s destruction. This eventuality did not seem prolonged. As the passage in the stars gradually faded into specks of light, the colliding forces of destruction, now at their most fearsome, finally clashed. In an instant, everything within the Immortal cave abode collapsed. A terrifying surge of energy erupted, devouring all in its sight. Sounds, light, rules, and the void¡ªall dissipated, leaving behind a vast expanse of nothingness in some outer spatial realm. It was as if an entire plane had been erased by some horrific force, leaving no trace behind. All opportunities, secrets, past grievances¡ªeverything was buried within this storm of destruction, unknown to anyone. The story of the Immortal cave abode ended at this moment. ¡­. While countless beings were still struggling amidst the cataclysms of the Immortal cave abode, Jiang Cheng had already led his group to the edge of the Immortal cave abode. This location was one of the normal exits of the cave, and, fortunately, the cave¡¯s destruction had not yet reached this area. On their way here, everyone had witnessed the destructive forces sweeping through the Immortal cave abode. The level of disaster was such that it made them all tremble with fear. Such calamities likely matched the heavenly tribulations of Floodgate Realm in intensity. The scheming of an Earth Immortal, capable of annihilating an entire plane, seemed effortlessly within reach. Since each sect had declared they would go their own way upon entering the Immortal cave abode, Jiang Chengxuan saw no need to go out of his way to mount a rescue at this time. Even though he possessed the array disc, it wasn¡¯t to say that he could navigate the tribulations freely. Attempting a rescue could expose everyone to grave dangers. Thus, Jiang Chengxuan chose not to make such a move. Although the Haoran Sect upheld justice, they were not blindly altruistic. Everyone must bear the consequences of their choices, especially in the world of cultivation. ¡°We should leave. Immortal Eastern River was not heartless; he must have left some way out amidst this destruction,¡± Jiang Chengxuan told his group. Having read the autobiography of Immortal Eastern River, he had gained some understanding of this powerful Earth Immortal. Although domineering and cunning, the immortal was also a person of deep feelings and loyalty. For example, he didn¡¯t force everyone to accept his legacy but allowed Jiang Chengxuan and others to make their choices, which indicated his respect for justice and morality. ¡°Indeed, I believe with the disposition of Immortal Eastern River, he wouldn¡¯t just let everything perish,¡± Shen Ruyan added. As the inheritor of half of Immortal Eastern River¡¯s legacy, she too believed he was not devoid of compassion. With that, Jiang Chengxuan, without hesitation, allowed the black and white rules of life and death to emerge, channeling them into the array disc in his hand. The device emitted mysterious light, and its power projected onto the barrier. A deep blue portal of space and time slowly opened before them. Jiang Chengxuan then gestured on the array disc, raising a mysterious protective barrier around everyone. There was no need for Qin Shenwu to act this time. Under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s lead, everyone¡¯s figure blurred, vanishing through the portal amid a swirl of spatial disorientation. The strong sensation of spatial displacement engulfed them all, making it feel like everything around was stretching infinitely. The array disc in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand suddenly erupted with power, enveloping everyone tightly. The next moment, when the dust settled and the surroundings became clear, the scenery had dramatically changed. To his surprise, Jiang Chengxuan found that they were not outside the Immortal cave abode in some outer space as expected, but had instead arrived within a new world. The atmosphere and the rules around them were strangely familiar. It was only then that Jiang Chengxuan and the others realized that they had unexpectedly been transported not just outside the Immortal cave abode, but directly back to Floodgate Realm. Moments before, they were billions of miles away in the outer space of the Immortal cave abode, and now, suddenly, they were back in the familiar setting of Floodgate Realm, their second home. The sensation of returning after ages overwhelmed everyone. ¡°We¡¯re back!¡± everyone exclaimed with overwhelming joy and relief. It was only upon returning here that the tension which had gripped their hearts since entering the Immortal cave abode finally eased. The adventures and perils faced within the cave, as well as their gains, were momentarily pushed to the back of their minds. They had no idea how much time had passed since their departure. When they had left, only Qin Shenwu among them had reached the Mahayana. Now, both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s combat abilities were on par with his. Before this journey, the realm of immortals had seemed an impossibly distant goal, like a chasm separating them from the divine. But now, not only had they witnessed the true form of an immortal, but they also understood countless secrets of the Immortal Realm. With the treasures and knowledge of Immortal Eastern River now in their possession, reaching the realm of immortals seemed within their immediate grasp. The rewards from this journey were such that even if they spent ten times longer cultivating in Floodgate Realm, they could not hope to compare. For a moment, Jiang Chengxuan felt a profound sense of triumphant return. Chapter 1044 - Chapter 1044: Returning to the Sect, Taking Stock of the Gains Chapter 1044: Returning to the Sect, Taking Stock of the Gains Editor: Henyee Translations After a brief examination, Jiang Chengxuan confirmed their location; it was a region in the southern area of the Floodgate Realm. Not far from the Haoran Sect, everyone promptly decided to return to their sect without hesitation. They had been away for far too long this time due to the opportunities within the Immortal cave abode, and everyone deeply missed their own sect, eager to return to their personal abodes to quietly reflect and settle. Jiang Chengxuan, with a homeward heart, led everyone as they transformed into streaks of light, speeding towards the location of the Haoran Sect. With the strength of a Daolord, covering tens of thousands of miles in an instant was effortless, and soon, the characteristic landscapes of the Haoran Sect appeared before Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. High peaks soared into the clouds, shrouded in mist around their midsections, standing majestically and distinctively as the Cloud Mist Peak. ¡°Sect Master! The Sect Master and Elder Shenwu have returned!¡± The moment Jiang Chengxuan and others appeared at the entrance of the sect, it triggered exclamations of surprise from the disciples guarding the gate. Jiang Chengxuan and Qin Shenwu stood with their hands behind their backs, smiling warmly as they nodded slightly towards the disciples of the Haoran Sect. Their venture into the Immortal cave abode had not been made public, but as time passed, the absence of the sect leader could not be completely concealed. Although this did not cause any turmoil, now that everyone had returned safely, it was natural for them to make an appearance before the disciples and elders to convey that all was well. These details, essential for managing a sect, were already well understood by Jiang Chengxuan. As expected, the news of their return quickly spread throughout the sect, and many elders of the Haoran Sect came to greet them, all visibly relieved. As elders of the Haoran Sect, they were particularly sensitive to the safety and well-being of the sect master and the top powers within the sect. Jiang Chengxuan and Qin Shenwu represented the pinnacle of strength in the Haoran Sect, and their safety was paramount. Shortly thereafter, the elders responsible for various affairs within the sect reported the recent happenings to Jiang Chengxuan, who was apprised of the situation and gave his directions. During this time, the entire Floodgate Realm had been peaceful, as nearly all key figures from the top forces had ventured into the Immortal cave abode in search of opportunities. The Haoran Sect continued its steady and robust development during these tranquil months, with many elders and disciples making breakthroughs. Now that Jiang Chengxuan had returned, he arranged rewards and promotions based on their progress in cultivation. With the resources currently available to the Haoran Sect, making these arrangements was effortlessly manageable. Efficiently handling various matters from the sect entrance to the main hall, Jiang Chengxuan wrapped up all affairs in just half a day. This efficiency is why sects are typically managed by powerful beings, as their decision-making speed and success rates are impressively high. From the bustling activity upon their return to the quiet of the main hall after everyone dispersed, Jiang Chengxuan finally found a moment to rest, settling down in the sect master¡¯s seat to recuperate. Qin Shenwu, Xie Xiangyao, and others had already said their goodbyes and departed. With the gains from the Immortal cave abode, they all chose to immediately enter seclusion upon returning to the sect, to tally their gains and consolidate. ¡°Husband, you¡¯ve worked hard.¡± Shen Ruyan approached Jiang Chengxuan softly. While Jiang Chengxuan and others reassured the sect internally, she had already returned to Thunderclap Valley to report their safety, then hurried to the Haoran Sect. There was no other reason but to join Jiang Chengxuan in seclusion to organize the gains from the Immortal cave abode. ¡°It¡¯s nothing; it was merely a trifle compared to the dangers of the Immortal cave abode,¡± Jiang Chengxuan chuckled and shrugged. Having dealt with a round of responsibilities as the sect master, he was quite pleased as these matters, given his ability to foresee and strategize, really were as simple as lifting a hand. ¡°Let¡¯s go, Wife. It¡¯s time for us to enter seclusion as well.¡± Jiang Chengxuan quickly composed himself, took Shen Ruyan¡¯s hand, and together they soared out of the main hall towards the highest peaks of the Haoran Sect. Returning to the long-unseen Cloud Mist Peak, the spirit beasts of the peak were the first to greet them. With every opportunity they had been granted, these spirit beasts had advanced rapidly, now reaching seventh-level, including that spiritual deer. Among the spirit beasts of Cloud Mist Peak, it remained a favored confidant of Jiang Chengxuan. Upon seeing Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan return, it was the first to approach, enjoying the affectionate touches from the two, visibly content. Given the treasures they had brought back from the Immortal cave abode, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were not stingy. They distributed a portion of their resources to the spirit beasts, allowing them a moment of tranquility before they turned to enter the cave abode. Back in their familiar environment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt an immediate sense of peace. Without needing much adjustment, they naturally entered a state of unity with the heavens, a testament to the profound impact of the cave abode for cultivators. The couple proceeded to the deeper parts of the dwelling, activating the protective spells that enveloped the entire area, effectively sealing off any external influences. Finding a comfortable spot, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan sat down together. Almost instantly, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s storage ring flickered with light, and a myriad of treasures began to materialize and settle on the stone table before them. The radiant light from these treasures brightened the entire cave, emitting an intense aura of precious materials and spiritual items. Each item that appeared was of exceptionally high quality, extravagantly arrayed on the table, causing even Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to marvel at the sight. Without the inheritance from the Immortal, amassing such a collection would take any power in the Floodgate Realm tens of thousands of years to gather. Yet, for Jiang Chengxuan, acquiring these treasures had taken merely a century. This haul alone significantly enhanced the Haoran Sect¡¯s resources, surpassing the contributions of previous sect leaders. Breathing calmly, Jiang Chengxuan reached out and picked up a radiant fruit from the table¡ªa Life Essence Fruit obtained from the meteorite array. Chapter 1045 - Chapter 1045: Inventory of Gains Chapter 1045: Inventory of Gains Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°The Spirit Essence Fruit, almost a ninth level spiritual item, can extend life and shield Dao Integration cultivators from heavenly tribulations,¡± Jiang Chengxuan explained as he held the fruit. With a flicker of magical power, he then placed it into a treasure box and stored it in another storage ring. ¡°Although this fruit is extraordinary, we no longer have a use for it. We should leave it for our disciples or within the sect,¡± he decided. ¡°Indeed, that would be best,¡± agreed Shen Ruyan after a brief discussion. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan eagerly reached for another item on the stone table. He brought out an object that was almost a ninth level material, a Celestial Crystal. These had been acquired from the meteorite array in the Immortal cave abode, where he faced his first test and obtained many such spiritual materials. ¡°Celestial Crystal, Purple Qi Essence, True Sun Golden Pill, Meteorite Lotus¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan listed each item, noting their uses as if labeling them. The Celestial Crystal and Purple Qi Essence were aids for cultivation, helpful for breakthroughs, but at their current stage, both were of little use to him and Shen Ruyan, and so he stored them in a separate storage ring. The True Sun Golden Pill and Meteorite Lotus, though powerful for Dao Mastery cultivators and enhancing combat abilities, also felt somewhat redundant to them. Yet, such items of warfare potential were planned to be kept in the sect¡¯s treasury for future conflicts, capable of suppressing adversaries. In moments, five top spiritual materials were sorted by Jiang Chengxuan. His gaze then returned to the stone table where a very pale, translucent fruit lay, which he picked up. ¡°This is the Elemental Fruit of Wind, allowing the consumer to master the Dao of wind.¡± As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan reached again, picking up a fiery red fruit and a serene blue one from the table. ¡°Elemental Fruit of Fire, Elemental Fruit of Water.¡± These were rewards from his battle against the Four Element Titans in the Immortal cave abode, where he had defeated them single-handedly. ¡°The Elemental Fruit of Thunder has already been absorbed by Shen Ruyan, aiding her breakthrough to Dao Mastery.¡± ¡°Fire and Water elements are part of the Five, useful to me. How about this Wind Elemental Fruit, my dear, does it interest you?¡± he asked, looking at Shen Ruyan. With their relationship, Shen Ruyan did not hesitate, ¡°Wind and Thunder elements can complement and enhance each other. Mastering it could significantly increase my combat capabilities, thank you, my husband.¡± Thus, Jiang Chengxuan kept the fruits of Fire and Water for himself, and the Wind Fruit was passed to Shen Ruyan. ¡°Next up, is this item.¡± After rummaging through his storage ring, his eyes lit up, and with a flicker of light from his hand, a new item appeared, instantly filling the cave with vibrant life. Before them stood an ethereal pine tree, adorned with a fruit radiating pure energy. ¡°This is¡­¡± Even Shen Ruyan felt the extraordinariness of the item. ¡°It¡¯s a ninth level supreme spiritual fruit and its tree, capable of enhancing the cultivation of a Mahayana Daolord, solidifying dao rules and realms!¡± Jiang Chengxuan announced with evident joy. This was his prize from snatching it from the jaws of two ninth level beasts, a feat that marked one of the most perilous moments within the Immortal cave abode. Such an item was still greatly beneficial to both, especially if they aspired to reach the peak of Mahayana. The power of this fruit was critical. ¡°This supreme ninth level fruit is immensely useful to us, and we need to find a way to plant this tree within our Haoran Sect.¡± Planting this tree within the Haoran Sect was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s ambition. Initially bringing it back was his limit. However, with the scriptures and jade slips from Immortal Eastern River, he was confident. With Immortal Eastern River¡¯s methods, planting this tree was a mere gesture. With such a tree, the entire Haoran Sect would undergo transformative changes¡ªa feat no less significant than the sect¡¯s founding. Because of this tree and its infinite ninth level fruits, the Haoran Sect would inevitably have countless Great Dao Sages arise from its ranks. The potential of such an item was terrifying; merely by possessing it, the Haoran Sect could dominate the entire Floodgate Realm. ¡°My husband, I must congratulate the Haoran Sect in advance,¡± Shen Ruyan joked, her eyes sparkling with excitement. Jiang Chengxuan also smiled, carefully storing the precious item. Then, with a sweep of his hand, more spiritual lights flickered, and powerful presences filled the cave. Massive tails, eyes, mysterious scales, and other parts of beasts along with sharp spines and crystal marrows¡­ Various materials, each radiating tremendously powerful fluctuations, possessing the aura of great accomplishment. ¡°These are the materials from two ninth level beasts, forming a solid foundation for future crafting of arcane treasures,¡± Jiang Chengxuan explained cheerfully, somewhat showing off in front of Shen Ruyan. In the past, he had maneuvered through two ninth level beasts comparable to Daolords, ultimately risking his life to slay them both. Such feats, if recorded in the annals of the Floodgate Realm¡¯s history, would be regarded as unprecedented and unrivaled. ¡°These beings are challenging to deal with even now; you took quite the risk,¡± Shen Ruyan admonished him lightly, her concern evident in her tone. Clearly, she still felt uneasy about Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s near-fatal encounter. Jiang Chengxuan could only laugh it off, attempting to mask his embarrassment. ¡°I am well aware that you have always been brave and strategic, my husband. This achievement is truly unmatched, though it still scares me,¡± Shen Ruyan continued, gently holding Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand and leaning against his shoulder. Jiang Chengxuan remained silent, wrapping his arm around his spouse¡¯s shoulder in a comforting embrace. Such moments of deep affection were rare in the world of cultivation, where feelings often took a backseat to the pursuit of power and longevity. Understanding each other¡¯s emotions, they briefly indulged in this rare display of affection before moving on to continue their inventory of the treasures they had acquired. Chapter 1046 - Chapter 1046: Water and Fire Merge, Succession of the Five Elements Rule Chapter 1046: Water and Fire Merge, Succession of the Five Elements Rule Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°What remains now are the items left by Immortal Eastern River.¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s voice echoed in the cave, tinged with a hint of melancholy. After briefly taking stock of their gains from the Immortal cave abode, the stone table before Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had been swept clean, leaving only an ancient and majestic storage ring quietly in place. Speaking of Immortal Eastern River¡¯s past days after so long, Jiang Chengxuan still felt a deep connection. Involuntarily, the image of Immortal Red Flame reappeared in his mind, perhaps influenced by the oath of Dao heart. Facing him, Jiang Chengxuan always felt a mix of pressure and motivation. Like a towering mountain blocking his path, it did not make him want to retreat but rather ignited a fighting spirit within him. ¡°The scrolls and jade slips left by Immortal Eastern River are indeed as vast as a sea of literature,¡± said Shen Ruyan as she manifested the rule of life and death and delved into the ring, speaking slowly. This storage ring could be said to be their greatest treasure from their journey to the Immortal cave abode. It contained almost exclusively records about the Immortal Realm and the existence of ascension stones, seemingly the only treasures that Immortal Eastern River truly valued. The rest of the materials and spiritual items were scattered throughout the Immortal cave abode as setups and opportunities, and perhaps, in the distant Jade Light Immortal Domain or the Golden Cloud Immortal Sect, Immortal Eastern River¡¯s real collection might still remain. Interested by the preserved tomes of Immortal Eastern River, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan each took out several volumes, engrossed in their reading. These writings included perceptions and secrets about states beyond that of an immortal, such as understanding the great Dao, transformations of Dharmic power, and insights into realms¡ªeach a spark of inspiration for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. For cultivators at the level of Dao Mastery, even a few words from an Immortal could serve as profound maxims. Having sorted through their findings, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan gradually entered a state of cultivation. Moments later, leveraging the sudden insights brought about by the Immortal¡¯s jade slips, they found secluded spots within the cave to begin closed-door cultivation, assimilating their recent epiphanies. Jiang Chengxuan, now at the peak of Dao Mastery, did not plan to directly attempt a breakthrough to Mahayana. He aimed first to perfect the various Dao rules within him and reach a half-step into Mahayana. With ample resources at his disposal, such a step was clearly not too difficult. With sufficient preparation, it was natural to execute each step perfectly, aligning with his character of steady progress. Jiang Chengxuan sat cross-legged, deeply focused. He manifested the elemental forces of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth around him, forming a harmonious aura. The next moment, with a flash of light in his hand, two Dao fruits appeared in his palm¡ªthe fruits of fire and water elements. With the power of these fruits, he could easily bring the powers of water and fire to their peaks and, using these two forces as a catalyst, fully master the Five Elements. Thinking thus, he did so. The Five Elements enveloped him, and both the water and fire Dao forces erupted, causing phenomena of tsunamis and volcanic eruptions. The two Dao fruits, cast by Jiang Chengxuan, floated in the void, gradually melting away and releasing a continuous stream of water and fire Dao forces. Streams of red and blue energy, easily manipulated by Jiang Chengxuan, spread throughout the Five Elements world, coloring the dome red and the ground beneath flooded with endless water. These Dao fruits¡¯ powers were not so gentle, especially as they were from opposing forces. Yet, for Jiang Chengxuan at this stage, absorbing both forces simultaneously was effortless. After all, he had grasped the integration of even more complex Dao like life and death; by comparison, the discord between water and fire seemed too trivial. Moreover, the Five Elements Dao, having accompanied him the longest and fully comprehended, needed only these fruits to break the final barrier. With the insertion of the Dao fruits¡¯ dual forces, he quickly shattered this bottleneck. The Five Elements changed dramatically, powered by the robust forces of water and fire, each growing more potent. Yet all this was under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s meticulous control. The Five Elements Dao cycled through its phases within the chaos, naturally finding a profound harmony. His mastery of the Five Elements Dao was achieved in just a moment. Simultaneously, in another part of the cave, Shen Ruyan also absorbed the wind element Dao fruit. Streams of fierce wind were channeled into the thunder, roaring incessantly, as if summoning a storm. The already violent thunder became even more destructive under the influence of the wind element Dao, while simultaneously, the Dao of life and death also flowed ceaselessly. The introduction of the wind seemed to harmonize the furious, silent thunder and the Dao of life and death, infusing a balancing force between them. However, this did not weaken their powers; instead, within the swirling winds, both Daos seamlessly merged, hinting at the emergence of a new, profound rule. Clearly, the wind element Dao fruit Jiang Chengxuan had given was a delightful surprise to Shen Ruyan. With the enhancements from various insights, she gradually entered a state of enlightenment, her realm soaring. Indeed, this trip to the Immortal cave abode was particularly fruitful for Shen Ruyan. Within the legacy of Immortal Eastern River, she had acquired the rules of life and death, and during her comprehension of these rules, she also enhanced her understanding of other Dao rules. This intangible gain was precious, undoubtedly elevating her talents. Simultaneously, in terms of Dao heart, Shen Ruyan also underwent significant refinement. The opportunities of this adventure allowed her, who was originally falling behind, to catch up to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s pace dramatically. Thus, it could be said that Shen Ruyan was the primary beneficiary of the Immortal cave abode. In comparison, Jiang Chengxuan merely shortened his cultivation time, paving his way towards the Immortal Realm, as for him, with a cultivation achievement system in place, acquiring any feat was merely a matter of time. As for their Shifu, Qin Shenwu, it goes without saying that his greatest gain was the existence of the ascension stone, which provided him with the confidence to enter the Immortal Realm, something he had little hope for previously. Chapter 1047 - Chapter 485: Chapter 131 Ah, Just Playing_1 Chapter 1047: The New Divine Power, the Void Wheel of Rules Editor: Henyee Translations In the Haoran Sect, at the Cloud Mist Peak, time in the cave abode flows indifferently to the changes of seasons outside, with the years passing relentlessly. It has been a hundred years since Jiang Chengxuan and others returned from the Immortal cave abode and entered seclusion. Throughout these centuries, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan have not left their meditation, but the phenomena of Dao rules at Cloud Mist Peak are continuously manifested, creating a mysterious spectacle. Sometimes, lights of the Five Elements enshroud the peak, transforming it into a multicolored divine mountain visible from the entire region. At other times, the peak appears as an ink painting with black and white forces, as if painted by an immortal. Occasionally, thunderstorms descend from the heavens, with black and white clouds gathering into storms, as if the sky itself might fall¡­ The phenomena at Cloud Mist Peak are enduring and awe-inspiring, drawing the eyes of the sect members whenever they have leisure time, and they regard it as a magnificent sight. ¡­ At a certain training platform in the Haoran Sect, disciples are sparring and exchanging insights. The area below the platform buzzes with noise as disciples in Haoran robes watch the fight intently. Among them, a woman stands out, commanding the Five Elements with divine brilliance ¨C she is Jiang Anran, the disciple of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. She and her opponent, both manifesting their domains, unleash astonishing power, nearly reaching the level of Dao Fusion. This is merely a contest among the younger generation of the Haoran Sect, yet it has already reached such levels, reflecting the sect¡¯s development over the years. In the arena, Jiang Anran dominates her opponent with ease, her domain manifesting various divine powers. Amidst the cheers of numerous admirers, she unleashes a beam of Five Elements light, decisively defeating her opponent with grace and poise. Her performance elicits cheers from many disciples and praise from the elders, enhancing her reputation immensely. At that moment, watching Jiang Anran, many naturally remember the legendary figure of the Haoran Sect, Jiang Chengxuan, who has been in seclusion for a hundred years. Despite his century-long absence, no one has forgotten his presence or his strength, and everyone speculates whether he might advance further this time. If so, the Haoran Sect might soon boast two Mahayana Daolords, creating a spectacle for all to behold. Everyone in the sect looks forward to this possibility. Jiang Anran, standing alone on the high platform, gazes towards Cloud Mist Peak, her eyes revealing deep longing. ¡­ The interest in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s seclusion is not limited to the Haoran Sect. After numerous dangers and hardships, those who entered the survival passage of the Immortal cave abode have finally returned to the Floodgate Realm. Leaders of the Pantheon Sect, Infinite Sect, and Divine Shadow Gate, still shaken by their experiences, have returned to their respective sects. Only then do they learn that Jiang Chengxuan and his group had returned to the Haoran Sect a hundred years ago. For a moment, many Daolords are stunned, their feelings mixed. They could never have imagined that the collapse of the Immortal cave abode was essentially triggered by Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°This Haoran Sect master, his luck is truly consistent¡­¡± is the only way they can describe Jiang Chengxuan and others¡¯ fortune. These individuals had entered the survival passage as the cave collapsed and were transported to a remote other realm after a lengthy journey. As outsiders there, they faced numerous dangers, battling local cultivators and competing for resources to restore their strength while also struggling under the suppression of that realm¡¯s destiny to find a way back. Thanks to the protection of a peak Daolord and the fortunes they carried from the Immortal cave abode, they managed to return; otherwise, it is likely none would have survived. Hence, upon hearing that Jiang Chengxuan and his party had returned a century ago, numerous sect leaders felt a sense of injustice in their hearts, lamenting the unfairness of fate. Particularly, Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost, who had managed to return to the Floodgate Realm, found their cultivation greatly diminished. After repeated devastations, it¡¯s possible they will never recover to their full strength. This situation has undoubtedly deepened their hatred towards the Haoran Sect to a point of no return. Yet, upon hearing of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s century-long seclusion, they can only keep their feelings hidden. The Daolords of various sects, upon learning of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s seclusion, immediately understand that the Haoran Sect¡¯s group must have gained significant opportunities within the Immortal cave abode. It¡¯s very likely that, in the near future, the Haoran Sect will establish itself as the biggest sect in the Floodgate Realm. Such speculations stir a whirlwind of emotions among many, and they watch the developments regarding Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s seclusion with intense interest. Meanwhile, back in the Cloud Mist Peak¡¯s cave abode, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan continue to delve into and assimilate their insights, making steady progress in their cultivation. At this point, Jiang Chengxuan has completely mastered the rules of the Five Elements, Samsara, and Life and Death Dao. These powerful forces have become incredibly stable within him, thanks to the heritage of Immortal Eastern River which he has been meticulously studying. Time passes, and hundreds more years slip by. Jiang Chengxuan sits in meditation like a stone Buddha, undisturbed for centuries, his presence devoid of any overt manifestation of Dao rules. This is not to suggest any flaw in his cultivation, but rather the opposite; at this stage, Jiang Chengxuan has thoroughly comprehended and unified the rules of Life and Death, Samsara, and the Five Elements, returning to a state of simplicity and purity. Even a Daolord would be unable to discern his cultivation level unless he chose to reveal it himself, such is the depth of his mastery. Life and Death, Samsara, and the Five Elements are now completely under his control. When he manifests his power, a profound aura of nothingness expands from him, enveloping him in a barrier of void where all rules are nullified, capable of negating all forms of energy. This new divine power, which Jiang Chengxuan has named the ¡°Void Wheel of Rules,¡± harnesses the power of nothingness to consume everything. Inspired by the final desperate attack of the ninth-level beasts he once faced, this technique is even more formidable. The Void Wheel of Rules utilizes the cyclic forces of the Five Elements, Life and Death, and Samsara to absorb all existence instantaneously, forcibly drawing everything into a cycle of obliteration. Moreover, this force of nothingness is continuously self-sustaining and completely controllable by Jiang Chengxuan. Chapter 1048 - Chapter 1048: A Millennium in Time, A Step Towards Mahayana Chapter 1048: A Millennium in Time, A Step Towards Mahayana Editor: Henyee Translations After a century of intense cultivation, Jiang Chengxuan had mastered more than just one divine power. The numerous perils he faced in the Immortal cave abode had sparked profound insights, especially the Seven Kills Array, which contained seven types of killing techniques modified by Eastern River. Each technique, upon reflection, deepened Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s understanding of divine powers. With a sparkle in his eyes, Jiang Chengxuan, in a single breath, retracted the Void Wheel of Rule into his body, a terrifying power he now commanded with ease. Next, he immediately manifested another Dao rule and began to practice a newly comprehended divine power. From within him burst forth a five-colored divine light, creating five extremely bright singularities in the void. Each point was saturated with pure elemental power, causing the surrounding void to twist. In the next moment, as the five colors whirled in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes, the five extreme stars rapidly evolved. Strands of pure Five Elements energy rooted themselves in the cracks of the void. In the blink of an eye, they grew into five lotus flowers of glassy appearance, each opening and closing, moving and still, in virtual and real interplay, emanating a profound sense of annihilation. This technique, named the Five-Color Annihilation Lotus, was derived by blending the Blood Lotus from the Seven Kills Array. Each of the five lotus flowers represented the pure power of one of the Five Elements. Linked together, rooted in the void, they rendered their target immobile. When the five lotuses converged, they triggered a chaotic inversion of the Five Elements, generating terrifying destructive power. This was not merely a sum of five powers but a mutually triggering, endless chain reaction. Previously, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s manipulation of the Five Elements was always in accordance with their natural cycle, endlessly generating life. However, this technique reversed the Five Elements, taking their conflict and annihilation to the extreme. It proved his complete mastery over the Five Elements and served as a means to deepen his understanding of these forces. His task was to repeatedly practice these divine powers, pushing his understanding of the Dao rules to the pinnacle. With each inhalation and exhalation, the divine lotuses were absorbed back into him. The force of the Five Elements gradually dissipated, revealing the black and white hues of the life-death rule that followed. This rule, which Jiang Chengxuan had acquired most recently, was no less comprehended by him than any other. It was one of the strongest Dao rules mastered by Eastern River, the Immortal. Therefore, in the archives left by Eastern River, the analysis and enlightenment of the life-death rule were the most detailed and profound. With such a legacy to guide him, Jiang Chengxuan could master this rule with less effort. As he breathed, invisible ripples spread from him, dissolving any residual Dao force in the void and any impurities produced during cultivation into nothingness. This technique, named Shedding Life, restored everything it touched to its original, nascent state. In the Seven Kills Array, it was this technique that had purified the power of absolute defense talismans, plunging him into a state between life and death. This technique, meticulously recorded by Eastern River in one of the jade scrolls, was discovered by Jiang Chengxuan who then learned it in its entirety. It employed the power of the life-death rule to reverse life and death, restoring all changes to their origin. To fully master this technique required a tremendous power of deduction involving complex cycles of Karma. Yet, Jiang Chengxuan met all these conditions perfectly. In fact, this technique seemed tailor-made for him. As he continually evolved these three divine powers, his understanding of the three major Dao rules also climbed towards their pinnacle. This was an extremely lengthy process, akin to water carving through stone or sand accumulating into a tower. To achieve Mahayana, one must push all Dao rules to their limits without neglecting any. Otherwise, one must abandon them; for if not, upon achieving the Dao, flaws would remain, causing leaks that could make further progress as challenging as ascending to the heavens. Therefore, in the realm where one controlled the Dao, few cultivators managed multiple Dao rules. Even though mastering an additional rule could enhance one¡¯s combat abilities, few chose this path. This was not only because of the conflicting nature of the rules, which made them difficult to integrate, but also because each additional rule significantly increased the difficulty of breaking through to Mahayana later on. Thus, typically, cultivators would streamline their rules before attempting Mahayana, discarding any superfluous understandings of the Dao to focus solely on a singular, ultimate path. This process was known as ¡°Dao Stripping.¡± However, Jiang Chengxuan had no intentions of doing so. For him, his ambitions extended far beyond merely achieving Mahayana; becoming an Immortal was not enough to satisfy him. His gaze was always set on the most distant horizons. Even the stage of True Immortal was not sufficient to halt his progress. Not even the goal of avenging the Crimson Fire Immortal could make him compromise his potential for the sake of caution. Jiang Chengxuan believed in his own intuitive understanding. In his past cultivation journey, he had leveraged opportunities to shorten countless years, surpassing everyone else. Now, he was ready to invest whatever time necessary to refine his foundation above that of an Immortal, striving to make it the strongest and best rather than the most stable. This path, balancing the strongest against the safest, meant that choosing the most secure path would equate to mediocrity, while the strongest path would entail great risks and challenges. Yet, Jiang Chengxuan was never one to fear challenges. What he feared more was becoming mediocre, a state he had experienced too often in the past. Thus, Jiang Chengxuan decided not to discard any of the Dao rules he mastered, whether it was the Five Elements, the Cycle of Samsara, or the Life-Death rule. Instead, he continuously refined them, sitting like a stone Buddha, letting time flow by meaninglessly. Decades turned into centuries as Jiang Chengxuan discarded all else, letting the endless passage of time become insignificant. One hundred years, five hundred years, eight hundred years, a thousand years¡­ In the blink of an eye, a millennium passed within this endless cultivation, an exceedingly long period even for cultivators. At the end of this thousand-year ordeal, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s realm finally reached the brink of Mahayana, with all his Dao rules perfected and nearing the threshold of the next great stage. With a few relaxed breaths, Jiang Chengxuan unhesitatingly took the final step. In that moment, various phenomena manifested, and even the entire Cloud Mist Peak felt the impact, becoming incredibly ethereal. Sometimes the Five-Colored Divine Lotus appeared, and at other times, a river of nothingness flowed, with the cosmos and stars being born and fading away. Chapter 1049 - Chapter 1049: Phenomenon Emerging, Real Daolord Chapter 1049: Phenomenon Emerging, Real Daolord Editor: Henyee Translations After a thousand years, the Cloud Mist Peak of the Haoran Sect was once again stirring, causing excitement within the sect. Jiang Anran and the sect elders, who had been closely monitoring Cloud Mist Peak, floated up and observed the emerging phenomena from afar, their minds filled with myriad thoughts. The phenomena emanating from Cloud Mist Peak were undoubtedly stronger than those from a thousand years ago, having evolved to levels that even the elders could not clearly discern. This clearly indicated a positive development; their sect master¡¯s power had been continuously increasing during this time. However, despite the long-awaited changes, there was no sign that he planned to emerge from seclusion soon. ¡°It seems that the sect master is not yet ready to come out,¡± said Leng Yuehua, a sect elder who had been acquainted with Jiang Chengxuan, with a hint of regret. The other members nodded in agreement, their faces slowly losing the look of anticipation. ¡°Whiru¡­¡± murmured Jiang Anran, as her feelings of longing gradually subsided. Eventually, everyone dispersed, and the event did not cause any significant disturbances within the Haoran Sect. Meanwhile, inside the cave on Cloud Mist Peak, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s aura had reached its peak, touching an invisible barrier. This barrier was the bottleneck of Mahayana, a threshold he had been preparing to breach for a thousand years. In the next moment, a glimmer of light appeared in his hand, revealing a crystal-colored fruit brimming with a rich essence of life, which instantly filled the entire cave. This Spirit Fruit, perfectly preserved over the millennia, was crucial for Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s breakthrough. Without hesitation, he used a special technique to split the fruit in half, intending to use only one part for himself and save the rest for Shen Ruyan¡¯s breakthrough. His goal was not to use the fruit to increase his cultivation level but to leverage its pure energy as a catalyst to break through the bottleneck. As he consumed the Spirit Fruit, its pure Primordial Spirit qi burst forth within him, causing his Dharmic power to surge to a new level. Endless waves of energy coursed through his body, rushing towards the bottleneck. The impact was so intense that even Jiang Chengxuan, with his robust physique, could not help but tremble. Nevertheless, he continued to absorb the power of the fruit relentlessly, channeling it back and forth within his body, creating an endless cycle. With each cycle, he launched a resolute assault on the barrier of Mahayana. Each strand of energy from the Spirit Fruit cycled through his body hundreds of times, each cycle propelling a new assault. During this process, he meticulously controlled all his Dharmic power to ensure each impact was strong enough to shake the bottleneck. The difficulty of this task was comparable to clashing with an opponent of Mahayana realm, and he could not afford to pause even for a moment lest all his efforts be wasted. Soon, Jiang Chengxuan lost count of how many times he had challenged the bottleneck, but the Spirit Fruit within him was nearly depleted, and his aura was no longer as stable as before. ¡°Realm of Mahayana, break!¡± With a roar, a sudden insight struck him, and his waning Dharmic power surged once more, reaching a new peak and fiercely impacting the bottleneck. At that moment, a sound like a cracking silver bottle echoed invisibly, and Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s aura exploded, rising step by step. Endless spiritual qi, like dragons, roared as it surged into his body unceasingly. Outside Cloud Mist Peak, new phenomena appeared as massive amounts of spiritual qi were drawn towards it, creating a huge vacuum area at the summit. This terrifying spectacle caught everyone¡¯s attention, but the aftershocks were so intense that no one could approach, only watch from afar. Fortunately, the summit of Cloud Mist Peak, already deep in the clouds, was not adversely affected thanks to the sect¡¯s protective arrays. As the spectacle grew more intense, it became evident to the sect¡¯s powerful figures across the region. Some elders immediately understood that this was a sign of someone attempting a breakthrough. Combining recent reports, there was only one possibility¡ªit was the sect master of the Haoran Sect trying to advance to Mahayana. This speculation set the entire continent abuzz. Had the Haoran Sect truly defied the heavens to achieve such rapid advancement within just a millennium? As countless eyes focused on the Haoran Sect, feelings of awe, envy, and frenzy mingled. Unaware of the external attention, Jiang Chengxuan, having achieved a breakthrough in his realm, wasted no time in manifesting his Dao rules to complete the transformation of his path. To truly achieve Mahayana, as the name implies, one must bring their personal Dao rules to the ultimate peak within this realm. The first step, which Jiang Chengxuan had just completed, involved pushing his Dao rules to their zenith. The next step was to forcibly integrate his Dao into the universe, making them a part of the world itself. Only by doing this could a cultivator of Mahayana truly elevate their existence to align with the cosmos, enabling them to manipulate the spiritual qi between heaven and earth effortlessly. Moreover, once a Dao rule becomes interwoven with the fabric of the universe, it leaves a mark of this world on the cultivator. This not only allows them to harness the mysterious powers of cosmic rules without obstruction but also significantly amplifies their abilities. However, such an act of integrating Dao into the universe is akin to seizing the creative forces of nature, a profoundly defiant act against the cosmic order. Thus, achieving Mahayana often provokes celestial tribulations, a manifestation of the universe¡¯s will attempting to thwart this defiance. Only by overcoming these tribulations and gaining recognition from the universe can one truly be considered a Mahayana Dao Lord. In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan pushed his Five Elements Dao rule to its limit. His entire being shimmered with a prismatic glow, resembling a body of crystal representing the Five Elements. As he began to merge his Dao with the universe, the inherent laws of the cosmos and its will became apparent to him. Chapter 1050 - Chapter 1050: The Will of Heaven and Earth Chapter 1050: The Will of Heaven and Earth Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan, embodying his Dao, merged his essence into the cosmos, and in an instant, a strange visual realm appeared in his mind¡¯s eye, as if he had been pulled into a bizarre world. Within this realm, Jiang Chengxuan felt countless gazes fixated on him, the surrounding vista bursting with flowing lights and dazzling, magical colors. Looking up, Jiang Chengxuan saw nothing but swirling currents of energy, as if someone had overturned an infinite vat of dye over the Floodgate Realm. He understood that this was the world of Dao or, more precisely, the inner workings of the world¡¯s will. The world¡¯s will could manifest in any form, its appearance before him depending entirely on how he perceived it. At this moment, as Jiang Chengxuan merged his Dao with the cosmos to seize its essence, what he observed was a fusion of countless Daos. As his Dao penetrated this world, the surrounding forces of Dao began to grow turbulent. The colors around him twisted, and suddenly, a giant face of rage loomed before him. It appeared like a wrathful deity, a colossal figure clad in heavy armor, wielding the chaotic power of numerous rules, unrelentingly slamming towards Jiang Chengxuan. As it struck, a terrifying presence crushed down from the void¡ªthe will of heaven and earth imposing its might on the beings of this realm. Fortunately, Jiang Chengxuan was well-prepared for this confrontation. His Dao rules of Samsara and Life and Death surged forth, cloaking him, as he countered the manifestation of the world¡¯s will. In the moment of his counterattack, high above in the heavens, a mysterious rune appeared, emitting a profound light that shone upon Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s head, slowly drawing him upwards. This development brought a spark of joy to Jiang Chengxuan. He knew that the rules of this world had recognized his Dao, bestowing upon him its mark. As long as he could merge with this mark successfully, his Dao would officially become a part of the cosmic Dao. However, all this was predicated on his ability to withstand the opposition of the world¡¯s will until the arrival of the mark. Boom! Confronting the avatar of the world¡¯s will, Jiang Chengxuan wielded the power of his three great Daos to defend himself. Each collision between them was a pure clash of rules. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mastery of his Dao rules, each honed to the pinnacle of high-level, was sufficient to hold its ground against the fusion of countless rules. As the world¡¯s will exerted its fierce suppression, the mark of the world above was gradually drawn down. Bathed in the light of this beckoning, Jiang Chengxuan fought more vigorously, his body and Dao blending, battling the manifestation of the world¡¯s will to its peak. The entire realm of Dao was thoroughly disrupted by their struggle, resembling a colorful black hole. As time passed, Jiang Chengxuan remained unyielding, the cosmic mark almost within reach. The realm of Mahayana was now just a step away. But at that moment, a drastic change occurred¡ªthe world¡¯s will could no longer remain idle. The giant figure of the Dao suddenly vanished into the void, leaving behind emptiness. Instantly, all the surrounding forces of Dao crazily surged towards that void. ¡°Roar!¡± A terrifying aura erupted, and an immense dragon¡¯s head of vibrant colors suddenly roared out from it. The formidable nature of the world¡¯s will was unmistakably displayed at this moment. Even someone as resolute as Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but tremble inwardly, his expression turning grave. The oppressive force emanating from the dragon far exceeded the previous giant by more than tenfold, its ancient, vast, and ruthless presence embodying the world¡¯s indifferent will that regards all beings as mere straws. Typically, a cultivator¡¯s breakthrough does not provoke such a violent extermination impulse from the world¡¯s will. After all, all beings are the products of the world; even those ascending within the realm naturally integrate into it. The world¡¯s will of a plane like the Floodgate Realm lacks emotion or thought; its obstruction of a cultivator¡¯s ascension is purely instinctive. Only a cultivator like Jiang Chengxuan, who possesses multiple high-order Daos seeking breakthrough, could trigger such a strong innate reaction from the world¡¯s will. In an instant, the dragon of Dao mercilessly struck down, and Jiang Chengxuan deployed his Dao power in defense. Yet, this collision immediately caused fissures in his otherwise flawless Dao. Shocked by the fierce resistance of the world¡¯s will, Jiang Chengxuan realized the terrifying extent of its opposition. But now, there was no turning back. If he could not endure until the arrival of the cosmic mark, only demise awaited him. Faced with a life-and-death crisis, Jiang Chengxuan held nothing back, unleashing all his Dao powers, transforming into a colossal deity of Dao to strike back with a mighty punch. The clash between them plunged the world into a moment of darkness. Amid the crackling sounds, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Daos suffered further fractures. Clearly, even high-order Daos like Life and Death, Five Elements, and Samsara couldn¡¯t withstand unscathed when pitted against the incarnation of the world¡¯s collective Daos. Yet at that critical juncture, Jiang Chengxuan felt no inclination to retreat. Only through a relentless fight could there be a chance for salvation. A terrifying aura erupted completely in that moment, creating a storm of Daos that seemed poised to overturn the entire world. This upheaval, born from their conflict, was faintly perceived by other cultivators throughout the Floodgate Realm. The world itself seemed inexplicably agitated. Thunderous booms resonated over and over again! In this battle, Jiang Chengxuan exhausted every ounce of his strength, his output surpassing even that of typical Great Dao Lords. However, he faced the suppression of the world¡¯s will, and without the world¡¯s mark¡¯s approval, he couldn¡¯t achieve true Dao fulfillment. Time seemed to stretch indefinitely. Just as Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s painstakingly cultivated Daos were on the brink of shattering completely, the guiding light above his head finally brought the world¡¯s mark down, integrating it into his Dao body. A profound, mysterious hum resounded, and Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s aura, which was on the verge of dissipating, suddenly surged, now imbued with a distinctly new essence. The world¡¯s mark merged with his Daos of the Five Elements, Life and Death, and Samsara. In a single breath, it fully repaired his nearly shattered Daos. The force of his Daos roared and then slowly dissolved into the cosmos. The once oppressive world now felt incredibly familiar to him. The powers of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s three Daos exploded, spreading out and successfully integrating into the cosmic Daos of this realm. In an instant, they extended boundlessly, reaching Mahayana. Chapter 1051 - Chapter 1051: The Great Dao is Completed, The State of Mahayana Chapter 1051: The Great Dao is Completed, The State of Mahayana Editor: Henyee Translations Without a moment to rejoice, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s consciousness was abruptly pulled back into the cave abode. At this moment, his perception of the world had radically transformed. If previously he had felt like a sailor adrift at sea, now, within the Floodgate Realm, he was like a fish in water. Every thread of energy in the void was distinctly perceivable to him; every force of Dao could be effortlessly manifested and manipulated. ¡°Perhaps, this is what it feels like to be a child of the cultivation world¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan mused, his eyes sparkling with insight. ¡°However, there is one last challenge.¡± With his newfound realm of Mahayana, Jiang Chengxuan sensed a surge of ferocity in the air. Mysterious red lightning flickered in and out of existence in the void, unmistakably signaling the imminent arrival of his human tribulation. Although he had secured the world¡¯s mark, the final admonishment and warning from the cosmos were still due to arrive. Indeed, this red lightning had first manifested during his forceful breakthrough in the seventh-level of Heavenly Calculation Technique within the Immortal cave abode. Back then, it was obscured by the Karma of an earth Immortal, preventing the tribulation from descending. At that time, Jiang Chengxuan could not detect its presence through his aura alone. But now, even before the tribulation had begun, he was already able to predict its arrival. Such was the difference between the realms of Mahayana and Dao Mastery. Facing the impending tribulation, Jiang Chengxuan remained composed. He glanced around the cave. Shen Ruyan was still deep in cultivation, and no preparations had been made in the cave abode to defend against the tribulation, thus it was not suitable as the site for his ordeal. Previously, his Shifu, Qin Shenwu, had faced great danger during his tribulation, only surviving with the aid of a natural array¡¯s power, and subsequently achieving Mahayana. However, that natural formation had shattered in the Immortal cave abode while defending against the Seven Kills Array. Jiang Chengxuan could not afford to rely on it again for his tribulation. Moreover, he had a premonition that the tribulation he was about to face would likely be far more terrifying than what Qin Shenwu had encountered, possibly bringing disaster to the entire Haoran Sect. Fortunately, Jiang Chengxuan had already prepared a location for the tribulation. Without further hesitation, he manifested his Dao power and drew a circular gateway in the void. A profound and chaotic gate appeared before him, leading to a place beyond this domain. Even having achieved the realm of Mahayana, Jiang Chengxuan was still capable of traversing the outer realms on his own, and that location was precisely where he had planned to face his tribulation. There, he would not have to worry about the destructive power of the tribulation, and no one would be able to locate and disturb him. His enemies were numerous¡ªnot only various demonic cults but also righteous sects like the Qiankun Hall could complicate his tribulation. Thunder rumbled in the void as if dragons were roaring. Knowing that there was no time to waste, Jiang Chengxuan stepped through the gate without hesitation. The boundless outer world unfolded before him as the gate behind him slowly closed. In this vast domain, only Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s presence remained. He swiftly adjusted himself to his peak condition amidst the surrounding chaos. Streaks of red lightning began to flash more visibly. Bits of red lightning flickered and spread, and in an instant, as Jiang Chengxuan opened his eyes, he found himself trapped within a massive cage constructed of red lightning. The aura of the red lightning was terrifyingly violent, preventing even the chaotic essence from penetrating. An incredibly bizarre scene unfolded. Instead of striking immediately, the red lightning explosively entwined and slowly formed a shape. It was a figure identical to Jiang Chengxuan himself¡ªor rather, a red lightning avatar of him. Facing Jiang Chengxuan, the duplicate wore a sinister smile, and in the next moment, it unleashed a blast of Dao power strikingly similar to his, hurtling towards him. This scene caused Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart to tremble. This bizarre red tribulation could not only mimic his power and aura but his fighting style as well. Battling an opponent who fully understood his own tactics was a rare and daunting experience for Jiang Chengxuan. As the two exchanged blows, the thunder of their battle caused realms to collapse, creating voids of nothingness. Facing an adversary capable of perfectly anticipating his moves, Jiang Chengxuan found the battle exceedingly difficult. The opponent not only possessed an additional kind of power but was also intimately familiar with his combat style. Every move Jiang Chengxuan made was preemptively countered, all his strategies thwarted. It felt as though he was fighting an opponent capable of reading his mind. The battle continued to the point where stars were destroyed and universes collapsed. Even when driven to the brink, Jiang Chengxuan sustained severe injuries and nearly perished. However, at the last moment, he completely abandoned all his past techniques and merged all his moves and powers into a seamless whole, achieving a state of absolute freedom and mastery. At the brink of death, he managed to disrupt the red lightning avatar¡¯s mimicry, overcoming his past self, and annihilating all the red lightning. Through destruction came creation. As the last traces of red lightning dissipated into the void, the entire outer realm fell back into darkness. Only fragments of destroyed worlds and terrifying voids remained as evidence of the cataclysm. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan sat meditating in the void, radiating an aura of profound freedom. His Dharmic power, Dao rule, and realm had all reached Mahayana. After a millennium, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s path had finally reached its culmination. Chapter 1052 - Chapter 1052: Returning to the Peak, Anran Reaching Dao-Fusion Chapter 1052: Returning to the Peak, Anran Reaching Dao-Fusion Editor: Henyee Translations In the boundless and profound outer realm, Jiang Chengxuan stood alone with his hands behind his back, transcending the mundane, entering a state of selflessness. Behind him, the three great Dao of the Five Elements, Life and Death, and Samsara manifested, swirling in the void around him, their divine light majestic and domineering, suppressing the chaos. Having crushed the final tribulation of lightning, Jiang Chengxuan was slowly assimilating the enlightenment gained from that battle of life and death. With the mysterious forces contained in the tribulation now augmenting him, he had formally stepped into a Mahayana Daolord. Moments later, Jiang Chengxuan opened his eyes, gazing upon the ravaged landscape of the outer realm, feeling a sense of grandeur. This place was reserved for those at Mahayana, beyond the reach of those below, a realm only the most powerful could appreciate the profound darkness and its elegance. Feeling his power, now a hundred times greater both in quantity and quality than when he was in the realm of controlling the Dao, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart surged with emotions, filled with immense pride. In the past, during the great battle against the three foreign races in the outer realm, it was here that Daolords of various realms fought. The fates of the Human and foreign races were determined by these battles, with the Human race eventually prevailing while the others fell into ruin. Back then, Jiang Chengxuan could only look up to those battles from within the Floodgate realm, entrusting his fate to the powerful beings of his race. He had not even been qualified to witness the clash of Mahayana Daolords. But now, after a millennium, he was capable of standing toe-to-toe with any Daolord, traversing the outer realm with a snap of his fingers, looking down upon all that existed within the Floodgate realm. He thought to himself that perhaps this was the true meaning of cultivation: to tread everything underfoot, to take in every scene that others find unreachable, and to hold it within his gaze. ¡­ Unbeknownst to others, Jiang Chengxuan, who had broken through to the Mahayana, quietly returned to his cave abode on Cloud Mist Peak. The ordeal of his tribulation had vanished without a trace, as if it had been but a dream. Choosing not to emerge from seclusion, Jiang Chengxuan decided to first stabilize his realm and protect Shen Ruyan until she too could break through. The couple would then emerge together from seclusion. He had several reasons for this decision. Firstly, the Haoran Sect no longer needed the presence of a Mahayana Daolord to bolster its reputation, as it already had Qin Shenwu and no longer needed to establish its authority. Secondly, stabilizing his realm was his primary concern, with all other matters secondary. Thirdly, there was Shen Ruyan. Knowing the dangers he had faced during his own breakthrough and the tribulations that nearly led to his demise, protecting Shen Ruyan was an imperative. He sensed that Shen Ruyan was not far from reaching the Mahayana herself, and faced no significant obstacles in her breakthrough. With these thoughts in mind, Jiang Chengxuan sat down in his cave abode and began cycling his Dao powers, repeatedly stabilizing his aura. After ascending to the Mahayana Daolord status, Jiang Chengxuan felt a profound connection with the world, a subtle bond that explained why, during times of calamity, other Mahayana Daolords would forcefully defend their realms. This was not just out of sentiment but because their fates were intrinsically tied to their realms¡ªa mutual prosperity, a shared loss. Should the Floodgate realm be destroyed by a celestial calamity, the fate of a Mahayana Daolord, who had merged their Dao with the realm, was easy to imagine. Pushing aside all distractions, Jiang Chengxuan manifested his Mahayana Dao powers, enveloping the cave in a protective barrier, ensuring nothing disturbed the long period of cultivation that was beginning anew. ¡­ Time once again swiftly passed, and in the blink of an eye, thousands of years of silence slipped away. Outside Cloud Mist Peak, within a newly erected grand hall of the Haoran Sect, a massive platform rose, buzzing with the voices of many. Over these millennia, the Haoran Sect had grown increasingly powerful, formally recognized as the foremost righteous sect hundreds of years ago. The sect¡¯s territory in the Floodgate realm had expanded continuously, with the new world being developed impressively. Although Jiang Chengxuan remained in seclusion, figures like Qin Shenwu occasionally emerged to handle important decisions for the sect¡¯s development. Today¡¯s Haoran Sect was a far cry from its state a thousand years ago, having transformed completely. New halls and blessed lands sprung up, injecting vigorous momentum into the sect¡¯s growth. With excellent resources at their disposal, the disciples of the Haoran Sect dominated their ranks, continuously attracting a stream of talented individuals eager to join. This virtuous cycle propelled the sect¡¯s power to remarkable heights. During a bustling gathering in the grand hall, many cultivators from various sects were present, indicating a gathering of significant importance. ¡°The final round of the Floodgate Dao Competition is about to begin. The disciples representing their sects will compete for the championship. The winner will receive half a year¡¯s harvest from the new world¡¯s medicinal garden as a reward,¡± announced an elder from the Haoran Sect with a voice resonant as a bell. At the most prominent part of the platform, eight young cultivators stood, each radiating intense energy. They were the strongest disciples from various sects across the Floodgate realm, gathered here for this grand event by the Haoran Sect. As the competition reached its climax in this final round, the victor would be granted significant rewards jointly offered by the allied sects. Among these competitors, not only were there prominent figures from overlord forces like the Pantheon Sect and Divine Shadow Gate, but the most dazzling of all was a female disciple from the Haoran Sect, absorbing countless admiring gazes. ¡°With the commencement of the final round!¡± the elder declared, and all eight young cultivators unleashed their powers without reservation. Each one demonstrated half-step Dao fusion capabilities. However, in an unexpected twist, rather than attacking each other, they all simultaneously directed their efforts against the single Haoran Sect disciple. Seven formidable forces combined in a coordinated assault, emitting an aura so strong that it astonished even some of the elder cultivators present. ¡°Ha!¡± With a fierce shout, the Haoran Sect disciple erupted in a burst of five-colored divine light, repelling the combined attack with overwhelming force. Alone, her power seemed no less formidable than the combined might of the seven other sect disciples. Such prowess clearly indicated she had reached the realm of Dao fusion! Under the brilliant glow, the familiar face of Jiang Anran was revealed. Chapter 1053 - Chapter 1053: Shen Ruyans Imminent Breakthrough Chapter 1053: Shen Ruyan¡¯s Imminent Breakthrough Editor: Henyee Translations Facing the combined attack of disciples from the seven major sects, Jiang Anran unleashed her power at the level of Dao Fusion, leaving countless onlookers utterly astounded. Although the disciples from the seven sects had recognized her as the strongest presence there and had attempted to eliminate her first, they also wanted to curb the rising momentum of the Haoran Sect. Yet, no one had anticipated that among this batch of disciples, with only a millennium of cultivation, there would be one who had reached the realm of Dao Fusion! Such strength was already sufficient for her to hold the position of an elder within the Haoran Sect, and even in the Floodgate realm, she was capable of founding her own sect. Her presence in the disciple competition was simply overwhelming. In an instant, the countless spectators were flooded with various emotions. Members of the Haoran Sect felt pride and admiration, while the leading elders of the other sects were in shock, lamenting the strength of the Haoran Sect. Their intention had been to unite the resources and manpower of all sects to hold a grand event visible throughout the Floodgate realm and to eliminate the Haoran Sect first in the competition to undermine its prestige. They hoped to attract more talents during disciple recruitment by doing so. But they had never imagined that the disciple the Haoran Sect sent would be at the level of Dao Fusion. Their plan had undoubtedly ended up benefitting her instead. Boom! At the Dao Fusion realm, Jiang Anran¡¯s suppression of her opponents was absolute. With the power of her Dao rules, she dominated the octagonal platform single-handedly, pushing against everything. Amidst cheers from countless Haoran Sect disciples, Jiang Anran unleashed the Five Elements Dao rule, creating a storm of five colors in the arena that cornered all the talented disciples from the various sects. The seven opponents, unwilling and shocked, exerted all their strength in retaliation, staking their reputations as geniuses, unable to accept defeat. However, their powers could not break through the Five Elements Dao. In the next moment, Jiang Anran, not holding back anymore, transformed the five-colored divine light into a mighty river that swept across the void, blasting all the sects¡¯ talents out of the arena. ¡°Haoran Sect, Jiang Anran, under the tutelage of Jiang Chengxuan, thank you.¡± Standing proudly alone on the platform, she spoke lightly. The entire venue fell silent, then erupted into tremendous cheers and applause. Jiang Chengxuan. A thousand years later, this name once again brought such shock to the Floodgate realm. Rumors had it that this man had been in seclusion for a thousand years, and everyone speculated about his current condition and what kind of storm he would stir in the Floodgate realm upon his emergence. At least for now, under his name, the Haoran Sect was unstoppable, having ascended to the pinnacle of the Floodgate realm. ¡­ Amidst mist and moonlight, outside the cave on Cloud Mist Peak. A figure stood silently, his presence almost invisible. Under the glow, the man¡¯s face was revealed¡ªit was Jiang Chengxuan, the subject of everyone¡¯s speculation. He had seen everything happening in the Haoran Sect right now. His lips curled up in a very satisfied smile at his disciple¡¯s performance against seven opponents. Truthfully, although he had cared for Jiang Anran, providing her with various treasures and spiritual items, he hadn¡¯t guided her much in cultivation. What he had done was to arrange resources for her properly, but in terms of the path of cultivation, she relied on her own talent and insight. Jiang Anran, like him, came from the same world, and now achieving such accomplishments made him feel proud, reminiscent of his past self. Over these thousand years, Jiang Chengxuan had fully stabilized his Mahayana realm but had not left Cloud Mist Peak to protect Shen Ruyan. Occasionally, he would come to the peak to overlook the changes in the Haoran Sect. The Sect¡¯s thriving development and strength brought great joy to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart. Facing all the past Sect leaders, he could confidently say that under his leadership, the Haoran Sect was at its most powerful. A thousand years might not be long for a sect, but these thousand years under his leadership were more significant than the previous ten thousand years for the Haoran Sect. While Jiang Chengxuan was absorbed in observation, a predestined change occurred. He suddenly felt something and turned to look towards Shen Ruyan¡¯s meditation cave. There, a tremendously mysterious power was slowly emerging, with an immense force of Dao rules slowly manifesting. In the void, Primordial God Thunder flickered, reflecting scenes of life and death, and the cycles of beings. This spectacle gradually spread, enveloping the entire Cloud Mist Peak, appearing like a mirage. Yet, the aura it emitted was terrifyingly powerful, impenetrable to any probing. Jiang Chengxuan was very familiar with such phenomena. A look of joy burst across his face. He knew that Shen Ruyan was close to completing her Dao integration with the universe and was about to achieve the realm of Mahayana. ¡­ In the world of the universal will, Shen Ruyan had transformed into the body of Primordial God Thunder, wielding the dual-colored Dao of life and death. Her feet stirred the winds, battling fiercely against a manifestation of the universal will at its peak. This manifestation of the universal will was not in any ordinary form, but appeared as a phoenix, its wings obscuring the sky and its body ablaze with colorful flames. The battle had reached its final stage. Shen Ruyan faced the Dao Phoenix without retreating, fighting until her trio of Dao powers was nearly shattered. But above her head, the guiding light had blossomed to its fullest extent, with the world¡¯s imprint almost within reach. In the next moment, the Dao Phoenix stirred the entire world of Dao, as immense colorful currents flowed, bringing the power of the whole world crashing down upon her. Facing this terrifying strike, Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes filled with determination. She felt the gaze of Jiang Chengxuan, who was undoubtedly observing her. She knew her husband had already broken through to the Mahayana realm and was waiting for her success. With a surge of strong belief, she unleashed all her Dao powers in an instant, transforming them into a vast sea of swords, launching them forward. Boom! Boom! In the terrible collision of Dao forces, a storm of colors swept through everything, and a profoundly mysterious light burst forth, shooting straight into the sky. Chapter 1054 - Chapter 1054: Breakthrough Amidst Adversity, Crossing the Thunder Tribulation Chapter 1054: Breakthrough Amidst Adversity, Crossing the Thunder Tribulation Editor: Henyee Translations In the brink of peril, Shen Ruyan exerted all her might, finally managing to thwart the assault of the Dao Phoenix. In that fleeting moment, the world¡¯s brand merged into her Dao physique. ¡°Screech!¡± The ferocious Dao Phoenix let out a piercing cry, then its looming figure gradually dissipated, shrouding everything in oblivion. Within the clouds and misty peaks, divine radiance emanated from Shen Ruyan¡¯s body, while strands of primordial thunder emerged in the void. With eyebrows resembling willow leaves, Shen Ruyan suddenly opened her eyes, her demeanor imposing yet tranquil. Subsequently, the apparition manifesting between heaven and earth swiftly converged and dissipated. ¡°Congratulations, Wife, on attaining Mahayana,¡± At that moment, the voice of Jiang Chengxuan resonated from nearby. Shen Ruyan looked up and indeed saw Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s smiling face, brimming with contentment as he gazed upon her. In an instant, a smile crept onto Shen Ruyan¡¯s lips, and within the cave abode, it seemed as though a myriad of flowers blossomed, radiating unparalleled brilliance. As it turned out, during the battle of wills within the world consciousness against the Dao Phoenix, her perception had not faltered. Jiang Chengxuan had indeed long since broken through to the realm of Mahayana Daolord, safeguarding her from the outside and vigilantly observing her. Between the two, there existed a profound karmic bond, and Jiang Chengxuan, at this moment, was already a Mahayana Daolord. Although merely observing, in the depths of the unknown, his aid towards her breakthrough was not insignificant. This discovery naturally filled Shen Ruyan, who had just broken through to Mahayana Daolord, with even greater joy. ¡°Many thanks to my husband for guiding me along the Dao.¡± Immediately, she stood up, her face adorned with a smile of joy. To this, Jiang Chengxuan could only step forward, taking hold of Shen Ruyan¡¯s hands, and said with a smile: ¡°Not yet, there is still one final step to complete, to fulfill my duty as your husband.¡± ¡°Mm.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded gently, well aware that the final step Jiang Chengxuan referred to was the tribulation crossing. By now, with her heightened sensitivity after advancing to Mahayana Daolord, she could already sense the agitation and ferocity burgeoning around her. ¡°There¡¯s no time to waste, let¡¯s go, and cross the tribulation beyond the domain.¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand gathered profound light, drawing a circular void gate into existence in the void. In the next moment, without hesitation, the two stepped shoulder to shoulder into the profound darkness. The chaotic aura assailed them, and the boundless realm beyond the domain once again unfolded before their eyes. Boom! Boom! Just as the gateway between realms closed, a terrifying thunderous roar echoed in the void, The unfathomable might of heaven and earth pressed down in an instant. Nine-colored thunder lights flickered in the darkness, as if nine colossal beasts with eyes as vast as stars were peering at their existence. ¡°I¡¯m going, Husband.¡± As the thunder lights in the chaos grew increasingly frenzied, Shen Ruyan¡¯s expression grew solemn, She circulated her qi, adjusting her breath to its peak, and spoke slowly. The tribulation was a trial bestowed by heaven and earth upon cultivators during ascension. This matter could not be substituted by anyone else; otherwise, it would only incur the even greater wrath of heaven and earth. Moreover, within the tribulation, there existed certain rules. Only those who truly crossed the tribulation could obtain these rules and achieve genuine enlightenment. In the cultivation world, there were often those who sought methods to evade tribulations. However, those who advanced using such methods often ended up weaker than normal tribulation-crossers, only achieving a false realm. Shen Ruyan naturally would not choose to do so. In the future, she still wanted to walk further on the path of cultivation with Jiang Chengxuan, to witness more distant immortal realms, not settling for a false realm. She pursued Mahayana not for longevity or immortality but to accompany her Dao companion, to contend with heaven and earth, and with herself. Under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s nod, Shen Ruyan hesitated no longer, traversing the void, facing the increasingly intense thunder lights head-on. There, the nine-colored thunder lights had erupted to their zenith, each flicker akin to a small sunburst, emanating an incredibly terrifying power. Boom! In an instant, as the nine-colored thunder lights simultaneously erupted, within the realm beyond the domain, Nine enormous torrents surged out of thin air, cutting through the endless chaotic darkness. The nine-colored thunder lights, extending in nine directions like nine linked stars, Ultimately transformed into nine thunderous dragons, roaring across the domain, with thunder condensing into liquid, erupting endlessly. This was none other than the most formidable thunder tribulation in legend for cultivators of thunder techniques¡ªthe Nine Dragon Annihilation Thunder Tribulation! This tribulation specifically targeted cultivators practicing thunder techniques. Under these nine-colored divine thunder lights, Not only could one not cheat, but instead, they would suffer the most terrifying suppression. However, facing the nine thunderous dragons spanning thousands of miles, Shen Ruyan remained undaunted, her heart as calm as still water. Jiang Chengxuan was already waiting for her at the realm of Great Dao, no matter what appeared ahead, she would only sever it. In the next moment, Shen Ruyan¡¯s body also transformed into a thunder spirit, igniting the void with primordial thunder, burning fiercely. The black and white rules of life and death transformed into two serpents encircling her arms, Boom! In an instant, the nine thunderous dragons surged forth, traversing the void to attack, The chaos beyond the domain was scorched by their bodies, leaving behind void rifts. The terrifying power of the nine thunderous forces descended simultaneously, but Shen Ruyan did not retreat, The primordial thunder erupted from her body, spreading for thousands of miles, like a burning giant tree, wildly growing in the domain beyond the domain. Two terrifying forces collided abruptly, and this entire area fell into a sea of thunder, with ten kinds of thunderous powers rising in the chaos, instantly annihilating countless stars. Thunder, since the birth of the universe, has possessed the most powerful destructive element, And now, what existed here was the most powerful thunder in the world. Neither Shen Ruyan nor the Nine-colored Thunder Tribulation showed any signs of backing down, Both erupted with all their might, freely unleashing destruction in this realm beyond the domain. Such a collision even made Jiang Chengxuan, who was watching from the sidelines, couldn¡¯t help but wear a grave expression. ¡°Cycle of life and death, thunder transcends!¡± In the battle of tribulation, it soon entered a white-hot stage. Shen Ruyan no longer held back, Forming mysterious hand seals, she immediately unfolded her newly comprehended divine technique. Under her control, the rules of life and death and primordial thunder merged completely. Within the thunder tribulation, They forcibly created one black and one white domain, followed by two divine generals stepping out from within. The primordial thunder and the rules of life and death, the two strongest forces, transformed into towering spirits that overshadowed the heavens, Their terrifying might instantly dispelled the thunder tribulation to some extent. Even if Shen Ruyan wielded her full power to execute this move, she couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit weary, Such was the immense power it possessed. In an instant, the two divine generals traversed the chaos, their colossal palms immediately seizing a piece of the void, Then, two thunderous dragons were captured within their grasp. With a rumble, the nine thunderous dragons surged forth, traversing the void, Their bodies scorched the chaos beyond the domain, leaving behind void rifts. The nine terrifying forces of thunder descended simultaneously, but Shen Ruyan did not retreat, The primordial thunder erupted from her body, spreading for thousands of miles, like a burning giant tree, wildly growing in the domain beyond the domain. Two terrifying forces collided abruptly, and this entire area fell into a sea of thunder, with ten kinds of thunderous powers rising in the chaos, instantly annihilating countless stars. Thunder, since the birth of the universe, has possessed the most powerful destructive element, And now, what existed here was the most powerful thunder in the world. Neither Shen Ruyan nor the Nine-colored Thunder Tribulation showed any signs of backing down, Both erupted with all their might, freely unleashing destruction in this realm beyond the domain. Such a collision even made Jiang Chengxuan, who was watching from the sidelines, couldn¡¯t help but wear a grave expression. ¡°Cycle of life and death, thunder transcends!¡± In the battle of tribulation, it soon entered a white-hot stage. Shen Ruyan no longer held back, Forming mysterious hand seals, she immediately unfolded her newly comprehended divine technique. Under her control, the rules of life and death and primordial thunder merged completely. Within the thunder tribulation, They forcibly created one black and one white domain, followed by two divine generals stepping out from within. These towering spirits, embodiments of primordial thunder and the rules of life and death, dominated the heavens with their imposing presence, Their immense power managed to partly dispel the thunder tribulation¡¯s onslaught. Even as Shen Ruyan unleashed this technique with all her might, she couldn¡¯t help but feel a twinge of exhaustion, Such was the enormity of its power. In an instant, the two divine generals traversed the chaos, their colossal palms seizing hold of a segment of the void, Then, two thunderous dragons were ensnared within their grip. Chapter 1055 - Chapter 1055: Delayed Reward, Pill of Immortality Chapter 1055: Delayed Reward, Pill of Immortality Editor: Henyee Translations The appearance of the two divine spirits of life and death immediately changed the situation, In the void, the nine-colored thunderous dragons were ruthlessly suppressed by them, their furious roars echoing endlessly. However, the power required to sustain this divine power was clearly beyond Shen Ruyan¡¯s limits. After a moment, a paleness crept onto her face, her red lips tightly clenched, persevering desperately. Perhaps, just a moment was all it took for her Thunder Spirits to crush the Nine-Colored Tribulation, But, at this moment, that short span of time felt excruciatingly long. The divine thunder of life and death was a power beyond that of a Mahayana Daolord, forcibly integrated by Shen Ruyan, And it was not completely under her control. Therefore, how long she could hold out, she didn¡¯t know. But as soon as the divine spirits of life and death disappeared, the situation that followed would undoubtedly fall into extreme passivity. Boom! Boom! This battle had officially entered its most dangerous moment, The two divine spirits of life and death charged amidst the encirclement of the nine-colored thunderous dragons, extremely domineering. Under their divine might, three thunderous dragons had already been shattered alive, a terrifying sight to behold. In the void, the rumbling continued incessantly, the void tearing apart in all directions. At this moment, Shen Ruyan¡¯s aura was extremely unstable, divine thunder erupting from her body, difficult to control. And within the thunder tribulation, there were still two of the most powerful nine-colored thunderous dragons ahead of the two divine spirits of life and death. The battle between the two sides was extremely fierce, every exchange causing Shen Ruyan¡¯s expression to grow heavier, But, with sheer willpower, she continued to persist. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan finally couldn¡¯t resist lending a helping hand. Black and white rules of life and death appeared on his body, transforming into two invisible chains, Connecting him and Shen Ruyan together. A new surge of power immediately flowed into Shen Ruyan¡¯s body through this connection, and since the two were of the same origin, There was no rejection. This was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s divine power, Reversal of Life and Death, which could transfer the damage he received onto his opponent. Once, when he was at the Dao Mastery, he used this move to severely injure Daolord Phantom Ghost, who was also a Mahayana Daolord. But now, using it again, he transferred Shen Ruyan¡¯s exhaustion to himself. This move could be described as ingenious. And indeed, as Jiang Chengxuan had expected, under the deception, there was no reaction from the thunder tribulation. The causal relationship between the two and the power of the same origin of life and death obviously evaded the scrutiny of fate. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other in silence, without any unnecessary words, And the next moment, Shen Ruyan immediately erupted with all her might once again, and the divine thunder of life and death surged. Boom! Under this support, the two divine spirits of life and death immediately unleashed their power to destroy everything, Within a few breaths, they crushed the last two nine-colored thunderous dragons in the void. In the end, the two divine spirits dissipated, leaving behind only the headless multitude of nine-colored divine thunder, Which Shen Ruyan absorbed almost completely, completing the final rule of Mahayana. This Nine Dragon Annihilation Thunder Tribulation had finally been safely crossed by Shen Ruyan. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan became the only pair of Dao companions in the history of the Floodgate Realm to achieve Mahayana. ¡°Husband! I did it!¡± When her realm stabilized and she achieved the mastery of Mahayana Daolord, Shen Ruyan immediately flew towards Jiang Chengxuan, Like a swallow returning to its nest, the two embraced tightly. In the midst of chaos and void, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were both filled with boundless joy. After thousands of years of hardship, the two of them finally succeeded in reaching the pinnacle of the Floodgate Realm. This also meant that in the future, the two of them still had a long way to go together. ¡°Let¡¯s go back, shall we?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± After a moment of tenderness, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan once again opened the gate of the realm together, And returned hand in hand to the Cloud Mist Peak of the Haoran Sect. Under the influence of the two Mahayana Daolords, this peak that pierced the sky became even more ethereal and majestic. And just as Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, husband and wife, returned to the Cloud Mist Peak of the Haoran Sect in the Floodgate Realm, At the moment their feet touched the ground, A familiar voice appeared in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. The long unheard voice made Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart tremble, and suddenly, an immense joy burst forth from within him. [Congratulations, host, for breaking through to the realm of Mahayana Daolord] [Obtained the treasure of the heavens, the Yin-Yang Life-and-Death Sword, and obtained two Pills of Immortality.] This cold, mechanical voice was indeed from the system, but hearing it at this moment was so pleasant to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s ears. Moreover, the rewards the system gave him were still so pleasantly surprising. Even after having seen the collections of the Immortal Cave abode and having broadened his horizons, the treasures bestowed by the system, undoubtedly, were still considered quite generous. The Yin-Yang Life-and-Death Sword, just hearing its name made it clear that it was a heavenly treasure related to the rules of life and death, Such a divine weapon was undoubtedly most suitable for him, who was skilled in the sword. And those three words, Pill of Immortality, echoed in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind, leaving him feeling somewhat dazed. [Pill of Immortality, when taken, even if the body and soul are destroyed, one can still resurrect autonomously.] In just a few words of introduction, even with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strong will, he couldn¡¯t help but feel shocked. For high-level cultivators, resurrection was not uncommon. Merely leaving behind the soul could lead to resurrection through possession, not to mention the existence of various miraculous treasures. But, what the Pill of Immortality said was that even if one¡¯s body and soul were annihilated, they could still resurrect autonomously. The words ¡°body and soul destroyed¡± and ¡°autonomous¡± firmly caught Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. The resurrection of a cultivator was always based on the survival of the soul, but if both body and soul were destroyed, It was as if one had fallen into the same pit of despair as Immortal Eastern River. Yet, at this moment, this Pill of Immortality could resurrect a person with both body and soul destroyed, Such an existence, even in the scrolls and jade slips of the Immortal cave abode, Jiang Chengxuan had never heard of. It was feared that if this item spread, even the Immortals from the Thirty-Six Immortal Domains would vie for it by all means. In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart was both shocked and somewhat fearful. Such immense fortune was somewhat unexpected, making him feel a bit uneasy. But, he trusted the system unconditionally; he knew that the rewards given by the system Would never come with any problems. Soon, he calmed down again. The next moment, he couldn¡¯t wait to take out one Pill of Immortality. He handed this pill, transcending the cycle of life and death, possessing powers beyond the Six Realms, to Shen Ruyan. Facing Shen Ruyan¡¯s curious gaze, Jiang Chengxuan slowly spoke: ¡°This is the Pill of Immortality. When taken, even if one dies, they can resurrect, even if their body and soul are destroyed.¡± ¡°Consider it a congratulatory gift from me to you for achieving Mahayana.¡± These words immediately caused Shen Ruyan¡¯s pupils to dilate, and she gently covered her lips with her jade-like hand. Chapter 1056 - Chapter 1056: Congratulations to the Sect Master for Achieving Mahayana Chapter 1056: Congratulations to the Sect Master for Achieving Mahayana Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words were like a huge boulder dropped into Shen Ruyan¡¯s heart, causing a huge upheaval. If she hadn¡¯t just achieved Mahayana, Shen Ruyan would have doubted whether she had misheard the effect of the Immortality Pill. To allow someone whose body and soul had perished to be resurrected without paying any price, all cultivators knew what these two sentences represented. Shen Ruyan knew that with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s character, it was impossible for him to play such a joke on her, and there was no possibility of Daolord misspeaking either. So, the Immortality Pill appearing in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands was undoubtedly one hundred percent real. Under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s gentle urging, Shen Ruyan carefully put away the Immortality Pill. She didn¡¯t ask much about the origin of this item, as it was a tacit understanding between the two of them. The secrets of fate and opportunity on cultivators¡¯ bodies were not something that could be shared with others, not even with relatives. This was the biggest difference between Dao companions and ordinary mortal couples. Both of them were powerhouses in the cultivation world, so naturally, they were extremely familiar with the rules here. ¡°Thank you for the gift, husband,¡± Shen Ruyan smiled, and Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t say much more, and they passed over this matter. In the following days, they didn¡¯t immediately retreat but chose to stabilize their realm in the cave. With Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s experience, Shen Ruyan¡¯s realm stabilization progressed rapidly this time. They spent their days exchanging cultivation experiences in the cave or overlooking the current situation of the Haoran Sect from the peak of the Cloud Mist Peak, like true immortal Dao companions. During their cultivation, there were frequent anomalies outside the Cloud Mist Peak, sometimes with the Yin and Yang Thunder Pool rumbling endlessly, and sometimes with a five-colored divine lotus descending from the sky, floating among the rosy clouds, opening and closing, showing a strange scene of Samsara with the breath of life and death permeating the air. This time, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t deliberately conceal these anomalies, naturally attracting countless disciples and elders of the Haoran Sect to come and observe. Until one day not long after, the couple finally decided to officially emerge from seclusion. That day, the two of them restrained their aura, and outside the Cloud Mist Peak, the continuous anomalies gradually subsided. Many disciples and elders who had come out of curiosity immediately sensed that something was wrong. In no time, outside the Cloud Mist Peak, there was a sea of ??people. Although there was no longer any barrier from the anomalies at this time, the disciples and elders of the Haoran Sect still looked from a distance, not daring to approach the vicinity of the cave. ¡°Hey, why is everyone here, senior brother?¡± Some young disciples brought here whispered, dressed in new-style uniforms, their faces green. ¡°What place is this, don¡¯t you know?¡± The senior brother, who was slightly older, said to him. ¡°Do I still need to say? This Cloud Mist Peak, our Haoran Sect, no, the entire Floodgate Realm, who doesn¡¯t know!¡± The young man said proudly. In the Floodgate Realm, being able to enter the Haoran Sect was the proudest achievement of his life. The resources here were superior to those of other sects, and when it came to the reputation of the Sect Master of the Haoran Sect, it made people from other sects look up to him with awe. ¡°Then why are you asking? When these anomalies subside and the starry sky is quiet, we might be able to see the legendary Sect Master.¡± The young man¡¯s words made countless disciples yearn for it. The existence of the Sect Master of the Haoran Sect was something they could boast about even if they could just get a glimpse from afar. At this moment, suddenly, everything in the sky and earth became still, as if all movement had stopped at this moment. The wind stopped blowing, the clouds stopped moving, and even the moon appeared dim, no longer dazzling. This all happened so naturally, yet so abruptly. For some reason, everyone¡¯s hearts resonated with a strange feeling, and they all stopped whispering and eagerly awaited. At this moment, from behind the layers of misty clouds on the Cloud Mist Peak, two figures slowly walked out, like immortals in the Moon Palace, exuding a great sense of tranquility. The appearance of the two figures did not give people a great sense of shock, but everyone dared not look directly at them, even their breathing became shallower. There was no doubt that the two figures walking out were Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Elders, fellow disciples of the Haoran Sect, sorry for keeping you waiting.¡± Facing the crowd, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan did not show any domineering majesty, but instead smiled warmly. At this moment, countless people felt as if they were bathed in a warm spring breeze, and some disciples even felt their blood boiling, their faces flushing red. However, several senior elders with deep cultivation levels had their expressions changed drastically, showing shock all over their faces. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, with just a gesture, could change the heavens and the earth according to their will, a fact they were extremely clear about. For a moment, an extremely old elder¡¯s face turned red, and he shouted loudly: ¡°Congratulations! Congratulations, Sect Master, for breaking through to Mahayana.¡± He was extremely excited, his old face like an ancient tree in spring, tears streaming down, stuttering. As soon as these words fell, countless disciples of the sect all gasped for breath, feeling their throats dry. Their Sect Master had actually broken through to Daolord! It was worth mentioning that some old ancestors of other sects were only at the level of Dao Mastery. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had both broken through to the realm of Mahayana, which was simply terrifying! ¡°Congratulations, Sect Master, for breaking through to Mahayana!¡± ¡°Congratulations, Sect Master, for breaking through to Mahayana!¡± Led by that senior elder, the disciples of the Haoran Sect went crazy, shouting loudly, shaking the heavens. Tonight, they witnessed the birth of a miracle. From now on, the Haoran Sect would develop into an unimaginable state. Pride, honor, and various emotions filled their hearts. ¡°Hehe, this is not only the achievement of the two of us but also the achievement of the Haoran Sect. Today, we share it with everyone present.¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan also couldn¡¯t help but be moved. He took out the Purple Crystal Source Marrow from his storage ring, melted the nearly ninth-level spiritual material with the power of Mahayana, and then waved his hand, sending out the invaluable energy, turning it into an invisible rain of Dao rules. In an instant, countless disciples of the Haoran Sect felt the mana in their bodies skyrocketing, and their spiritual insights and enlightenment were continuously stimulated from within. This was the method of Daolord, a great opportunity for those whose realms were not yet profound enough. It was simply a tremendous blessing. Chapter 1057 - Chapter 1057: Arrival at Shenwu Peak, Alliance of the Demon Sects Chapter 1057: Arrival at Shenwu Peak, Alliance of the Demon Sects Editor: Henyee Translations Under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s grand gestures, countless disciples of the Haoran Sect felt a loosening of their cultivation realms. Many elders also sensed an opportunity to break through their realms. Subsequently, they all bowed respectfully to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, feeling immensely grateful. Moreover, the opportunity arranged by Jiang Chengxuan did not end quickly. After a moment, more people felt the atmosphere here and gathered. At this point, some left because they couldn¡¯t bear more opportunities, while others hurried to break through due to the loosening of their realms. In this way, batches of disciples from the Haoran Sect came to worship Jiang Chengxuan and receive opportunities. Undoubtedly, after this downpour of Dao rules, the strength of the entire Haoran Sect would increase significantly. Finally, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan smiled and left the Cloud Mist Peak silently. ¡­ After leaving the Cloud Mist Peak, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan crossed the void and headed towards the majestic Shenwu Peak. After a thousand years, they were eager to see Qin Shenwu, and according to their senses, there was another person they wanted to meet. Soon, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan arrived in front of the magnificent Shenwu Hall. Without needing to do much, two figures emerged from the Shenwu Hall. ¡°Chengxuan, Ruyan! Congratulations to both of you! Haha!¡± The tall figure walking in the front was naturally their Shifu, Qin Shenwu. He had sensed something when they set up opportunities before leaving seclusion and had been waiting here. ¡°Sect Master!¡± At this moment, another slender figure dashed out, wearing a white dress and standing gracefully. It was their disciple Jiang Anran, who had been waiting for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan for a long time. During these thousand years, Jiang Anran had worked hard, defeating talents from various sects. She had become somewhat famous in the Floodgate Realm and the Haoran Sect. Such a talented disciple naturally received attention and was arranged under Qin Shenwu. Facing the reunion with their long-lost friends, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were naturally overjoyed, smiling as they spoke. ¡°Anran, you¡¯ve already reached Dao Fusion in such a short time. It¡¯s truly gratifying to see you processing so quickly.¡± ¡°Thank you, Shifu, for your guidance. I didn¡¯t disappoint you.¡± Jiang Anran was greatly pleased by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s praise, her expression filled with excitement. Shen Ruyan also walked over with a smile, gently holding her disciple¡¯s hand to encourage her. After a thousand years apart, there were countless things to say. The four of them chatted outside the Shenwu Hall for a long time before finally entering the hall amidst laughter and joy. ¡°Anran, this is a gift from me for you. Tonight, there are many guests, hoping you will continue to work hard.¡± Walking inside the Shenwu Hall, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand lit up with brilliance. Immediately, a seal carved with countless auspicious signs appeared, and he handed it to Jiang Anran. This seal was the reward given by the system when Jiang Chengxuan broke through the Realm of Dao Fusion ¨C the Celestial Seal of the Azure Sky. It was an extremely powerful defensive spiritual treasure with the characteristic of being invulnerable to all methods. For Jiang Anran, who had just reached Dao Fusion, there was no more suitable gift. ¡°Thank you, Shifu. I will continue to cultivate diligently in the future, bringing glory to our Haoran Sect.¡± Jiang Anran naturally wouldn¡¯t be stingy with her thanks, joyfully accepting the seal and saying solemnly. At this moment, Shen Ruyan also took out a spiritual item obtained from her immortal cave abode and gave it to Jiang Anran as a gift. Regarding this, Qin Shenwu chuckled as he watched. He had given his collection to Jiang Anran long ago. Witnessing such a harmonious scene within the sect, he couldn¡¯t help but feel extremely gratified. With such leadership spirit passed down from generation to generation, respecting elders and caring for the young, the Haoran Sect would surely rise. Subsequently, Jiang Chengxuan and others began to exchange conversations in the Shenwu Hall, Listening to Qin Shenwu and Jiang Anran talk about the events that had occurred in the Floodgate Realm over the past thousand years. During this millennium, many events had occurred in the Floodgate Realm, Under the backdrop of the rapid expansion of the Haoran Sect, other sects were also not idle. For example, the Floodgate Grand Competition held earlier, where various sects attempted to suppress the momentum of the Haoran Sect. Such things had happened countless times over the millennia. However, everyone maintained their dignity, only engaging in open and secret struggles without tearing their faces apart or resorting to real fights. ¡°By the way, speaking of these sects, there was a major event in the Floodgate Realm.¡± Qin Shenwu stroked his chin lightly and slowly spoke. ¡°Sacred Skeleton Sect and Ghost Hall, after a hundred years since the immortal cave abode, suddenly announced their alliance and established a force called Shadow Skeleton Sect.¡± These words surprised Jiang Chengxuan somewhat. He hadn¡¯t expected Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost to choose the path of alliance under the pressure of the Haoran Sect. ¡°No matter, timid mice gather together.¡± But he smiled and said, causing Qin Shenwu to burst into laughter. Perhaps this matter was worth paying attention to before Jiang Chengxuan left seclusion, but now, it was indeed unnecessary. ¡°This is indeed a small matter, but over the past millennium, many changes have occurred in the Floodgate Realm, which makes me somewhat worried.¡± Suddenly, Qin Shenwu¡¯s smile faded, and he spoke with a serious expression. ¡°During this millennium, for some reason, various large and small secret realms and treasures have appeared in the Floodgate Realm incessantly.¡± ¡°Not only our Haoran Sect, but many other sects have made great gains in these secret realms. Even in recent years, there have been so many secret realms that each sect doesn¡¯t need to compete for opportunities.¡± These words seemed to describe the prosperous scene in the Floodgate Realm over the past millennium, heralding an immensely glorious era. However, Jiang Chengxuan sensed the true meaning that Qin Shenwu wanted to convey from these words. ¡°The rise and fall of heaven and earth have their own cycle. When things reach an extreme, they will turn back. Master, you are worried that a calamity will descend.¡± Jiang Chengxuan spoke slowly, hitting the mark on what Qin Shenwu truly wanted to express. Between heaven and earth, misfortune and fortune depend on each other, life and death rotate, and freedom determines destiny, which is balance, yin and yang harmony. During prosperous times, great calamities are bound to occur, while in chaotic times, heroes are born. But conversely, it also means that when heroes emerge, chaotic times will ensue. In the vastness of the universe, this is a rule of heaven and earth. As an elder figure in the Floodgate Realm with the cultivation of Mahayan, Qin Shenwu¡¯s worries were not baseless. Chapter 1058 - Chapter 1058: Frequent Secret Realm Opportunities, Return to the Ancestral Hall Chapter 1058: Frequent Secret Realm Opportunities, Return to the Ancestral Hall Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Indeed, there are never any gifts between heaven and earth. Some rise while others fall, but this time, it has been unusually quiet,¡± Qin Shenwu spoke gravely. Originally, he hadn¡¯t taken these matters to heart, especially since the Haoran Sect, with its strength, often came out ahead in the competition for opportunities. However, as news of more and more secret realms appeared, he began to sense something was amiss. Over the years, he had been collecting information about these various secret realms. ¡°Five hundred years ago, a secret realm appeared in an ordinary snowy mountain in the Northern Territory. A cultivator from a small sect there accidentally entered and obtained a mysterious fruit, jumping three realms directly to Void Returning.¡± ¡°Three hundred years ago, a high-level secret realm appeared directly above a sect in the Southern Territory. Divine light descended, causing all disciples and elders of that sect to break through overnight.¡± ¡°Two hundred years ago, a lone cultivator found a dragon palace in a lake in the Eastern Territory. He consumed a dragon pill and achieved Dao Integration in a month. Upon investigation, it was actually a secret realm.¡± Qin Shenwu relayed the information about the secret realms he had collected over the years. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan listened intently and also felt that something was amiss. Is this still the cultivation world they knew? ¡°Do you feel there¡¯s something suspicious about all these secret realms?¡± Qin Shenwu suddenly asked, seeing the furrowed brows of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Indeed, the opportunities mentioned in these secret realms seem to come without the dangers usually associated with them, almost like picking them up for free,¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded, articulating his thoughts. Hearing this, Qin Shenwu agreed profoundly, and the other two women also nodded in agreement. ¡°Correct, opportunities come with dangers, that¡¯s common sense in the cultivation world, almost a rule set by the heavens. Now, it seems as if these rules no longer apply.¡± ¡°Not everyone can ascend overnight without any effort, although it¡¯s not unheard of,¡± Qin Shenwu continued. Just as Jiang Chengxuan and others had experienced in the Immortal cave abode before, opportunities came behind dangers. Secret realms could form either from an overflow of earthly energies, blessing all beings when manifesting, or from a great power leaving behind a legacy to find a fated person. However, the scenarios described by Qin Shenwu did not fit these conditions. Firstly, the accumulation of earthly energies takes a long time, often millions of years, like energy tides or the coming of purple qi, which are rare even in a lifetime. Secondly, a great power¡¯s legacy always involves tests, but the opportunities Qin Shenwu spoke of were simply there for the taking, which doesn¡¯t fit either. A great power¡¯s legacy wouldn¡¯t be so easily obtained without prerequisites or challenges, and even if there were no tests set, acquiring such a legacy would still have barriers. However, in the cases mentioned earlier, no such barriers were reported. The will of heaven and earth, though not sentient, would not squander its energies like a prodigal. If that were the case, the Floodgate Realm wouldn¡¯t have survived to this day. Its spiritual energy resources would have been depleted by cultivators millennia ago, and they would have left this world. ¡°It seems like something big is about to happen in the Floodgate Realm, and these secret realms are just a prelude,¡± they concluded after sorting through their thoughts. These seemingly mundane events now appeared extraordinarily eerie. Almost certainly, something within the Floodgate Realm was becoming unusual, something significant was about to occur, and it would sweep across the entire realm. The atmosphere in the Grand Hall of Shenwu became increasingly tense. Although Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had achieved the Great Dao Jun and had a great chance of ascending to immortality, they were not yet beyond this world. If a catastrophe were to erupt, they would not be spared. Moreover, as the head of the Haoran Sect, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t just abandon his foundation and seek refuge alone. ¡°Perhaps, I should consult the ancient ancestors,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said after a moment. The peculiar events inevitably reminded them of the great calamity that once made the entire Floodgate Realm feel threatened, which originated from the Haoran Sect¡¯s Ancestral Hall. ¡°Indeed! Chengxuan, you are now a Daolord. With the authority of the sect master, you should be able to gain more insight from the ancient ancestors,¡± Qin Shenwu agreed. The Ancestral Hall was accessible only to the sect master of the Haoran Sect, who could seek guidance and communicate with the immortal ancestors, a tradition that had always been followed. ¡°Alright, then, I will leave for a while.¡± ¡°Anran, there¡¯s no need for you to worry about these matters, just focus on your cultivation,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said to Jiang Anran, reassuring her before he and Shen Ruyan, without further hesitation, transformed into streaks of light and departed from the Shenwu Peak. Haoran Sect, Ancestral Hall. This imposing hall, also the oldest building within the Haoran Sect, had evolved from a small temple to a structure as grand as a carved mountain peak, witnessing countless ascensions of immortals over the ages, a place of supreme sanctity. Shen Ruyan, having left the Thunder Valley for a millennium, decided to visit it again, intending also to share the matters they had discussed with her master, Yun Yizhen. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan stood alone in front of the Haoran Sect¡¯s Ancestral Hall. His perception of everything had drastically changed since his last visit here. To him, the Ancestral Hall now felt like an endless tower stretching into the immortal realms, filled with a profoundly mysterious and majestic aura. Clearly, the Ancestral Hall was not as straightforward as it appeared; it must contain methods left by immortals. However, subsequent sect masters, having not reached the Great Dao Jun level, might have forgotten its true significance. With his aura completely concealed, Jiang Chengxuan stepped into the Ancestral Hall. He was greeted by a pathway paved with jade, surrounded by walls adorned with carvings of past sect masters. At the end of the path stood statues of immortals, grandly capturing the essence of past ancestors in their celestial forms. As he moved deeper, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s perception grew increasingly intense. As the current sect master of the Haoran Sect, he had a significant karmic connection with the ancestral immortals. Inexplicably, Jiang Chengxuan felt that the ancestors in the immortal realm were already aware of his arrival. However, his current realm was not yet capable of overcoming the celestial rules¡¯ constraints to communicate directly with the immortals; some rituals were still necessary. Chapter 1059 - Chapter 1059: The Immortal Ancestor Chapter 1059: The Immortal Ancestor Editor: Henyee Translations With the ritual, Jiang Chengxuan can now convey messages to the Immortal Realm, a major advantage of having ascended to a Daolord in managing the sect. Previously, he could only see or hear messages conveyed by the ancestors from the Immortal Realm, which were not useful. Moreover, given the nature of immortals, they are unlikely to constantly monitor the lower realms or proactively assist in resolving issues for the sects there. At such times, it is only through the sect master¡¯s appeal to the immortal ancestors that they may lend their aid based on past karma and help in times of crisis. With this in mind, Jiang Chengxuan no longer hesitated. He regulated his breathing and cleared all stray thoughts from his mind. He stood at the very center of the Ancestral Hall, beneath a skylight that opened upward, casting a beam of light hundreds of meters down onto him. Bathing in the light, Jiang Chengxuan felt a warm sensation enveloping him, enhancing his spiritual senses to their peak. The scenery around him seemed to blur, transforming everything he saw into mystical symbols. Jiang Chengxuan closed his eyes and slowly walked towards the first of these symbols, visible from outside the hall as one of the golden statues of an immortal ancestor. Then, with a flash of inspiration, he rapidly formed a mysterious hand seal with his fingers. Instantly, a profound vibration spread through the void, and a ray of mystical light shot from his hands into the golden statue of the immortal ancestor. At this moment, in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s perception, the symbol in front of him shone brilliantly, emitting a nine-colored divine light. He didn¡¯t linger; instead, he moved on to the next symbol, naturally another golden statue of an immortal ancestor. Following the guidance of an inner light, Jiang Chengxuan quickly formed another mysterious hand seal. The mystical light that flew from the hand seal marked another symbol. In the Ancestral Hall, each golden statue of an immortal ancestor was associated with a different hand seal, which Jiang Chengxuan illuminated one by one. During this process, the world in his mind became increasingly vague. In a misty haze, he seemed to see a celestial mountain shrouded in mist, with waterfalls cascading down. As each hand seal was formed and each symbol lit up, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s viewpoint drew closer to that celestial mountain, eventually arriving amidst it, beside what seemed like a Milky Way cascading from the heavens. This scene evoked a profound sense of peace, transcending the mundane. Outside in the Ancestral Hall, all the golden statues of the immortal ancestors were now emitting an intangible vibration, extending upwards through the dome towards the heavens, disappearing into the unknown. This extraordinary vibration was even noticed by Qin Shenwu from Shenwu Peak, aware that Jiang Chengxuan must be in contact with an immortal ancestor. Jiang Chengxuan heard what seemed like celestial music, which, upon closer listening, appeared to be merely the sound of the waterfall, the calls of birds and insects in the forest. All these changes seemed to offer him some sort of guidance. In this mystical world, Jiang Chengxuan walked slowly to the waterfall, where water met rock in a thunderous noise. Standing at the cliff¡¯s edge, he listened intently, his robe fluttering without wind. Then, his hands unconsciously moved again, forming another mysterious hand seal. This seal coalesced into a beam of mystical light in the void, turning into a fragment of a broken cauldron. Without a moment to ponder, Jiang Chengxuan collected it and continued down the mountain path into a dense forest. Endless celestial light fell from the dome above, sprinkling through the gaps in the leaves, laying a speckled cobblestone path beneath Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s feet. Heeding the cosmic guidance, he walked steadily until he reached a towering tree with a hollow, where a colorful mystical bird was chirping. Jiang Chengxuan and the bird ignored each other, each immersed in their own activities¡ªthe bird chirping, and he listening. After a moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s spiritual insight surged again, and he formed another hand seal, casting a beam of light onto the mystical bird. Instantly, the bird burst into a rainbow of colors and transformed into another fragment of the small cauldron. Gathering the fragments, Jiang Chengxuan did not stop but moved towards the last location. Emerging from the forest, he stepped into a stream formed by the waterfall, walking through the rapids to a meadow. Standing there, he listened to the cicadas singing from all directions. After a moment, he waved his hands again, forming another hand seal, shooting a beam of light into the grass below. Then, the earth parted, and a golden light flew out from the soil, dazzlingly bright. Jiang Chengxuan fixed his gaze on it¡ªa fist-sized golden cicada, chirping faintly. In the next instant, its form twisted, transforming into the final piece of the small cauldron. As soon as it appeared, it resonated with the previous fragments, each emitting a mystical light that converged in the air, forming a cyan-colored, mysterious small cauldron. Jiang Chengxuan cradled it in his hands, and then, with a flicker of spiritual light in his hand, another object appeared¡ªit was the sect master¡¯s token given to him by Xue Ping. Holding the small cauldron in one hand and the sect master¡¯s token in the other, Jiang Chengxuan stood upright and solemnly inserted the token into the soil of the small cauldron. Instantly, a rainbow-colored mystical smoke rose from the cauldron, enveloping the surroundings in a colorful, hazy illusion within moments. The mountains, waterfall, and meadow all receded and vanished into nothingness. Before Jiang Chengxuan, the outline of the environment twisted, transforming into the figure of a person. This person, dressed in a wide Daoist robe and standing with his back to Jiang Chengxuan, exuded an immense authority yet also a sense of familiarity. ¡°Haoran Sect¡¯s Sect Master, Jiang Chengxuan, greets the Immortal Ancestor,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said, bowing without hesitation to the figure before him. Without a doubt, the figure that had appeared was a living Immortal, one of Haoran Sect¡¯s Immortal Ancestors. ¡°Ancestor, Chengxuan has some matters for which he seeks your guidance¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan was about to share his and Qin Shenwu¡¯s speculations, but the Immortal Ancestor¡¯s actions interrupted him. The figure turned around slowly and extended a finger, touching it to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s forehead. Instantly, everything around them began to fade rapidly, even the Immortal Ancestor himself started to disappear slowly. Chapter 1060 - Chapter 1060: The Day of the Black Sun is the Day of Catastrophe Chapter 1060: The Day of the Black Sun is the Day of Catastrophe Editor: Henyee Translations All of this happened so suddenly. Jiang Chengxuan, who had painstakingly managed to connect with the Immortal Ancestor, didn¡¯t even have time to ask his questions. In the next moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s consciousness flashed, and he was back in his own body. At the same time, the entire Ancestral Hall burst into endless radiant light. Mysterious beams of light shot out from the golden statues of the Immortals and struck Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s head. In the depths of his mind, a message also imprinted itself. It turned out that there was no issue with the ritual, nor was the Immortal Ancestor unwilling to provide guidance. Without needing Jiang Chengxuan to speak, the Immortal Ancestor already knew his questions and, to conserve resources, directly dissolved the ritual and transmitted the answers. After all, contacting the Immortal Realm from the lower incurs a certain cost. Under such circumstances, providing clarifications as quickly as possible is essential, allowing no room for small talk. Immediately, Jiang Chengxuan read the message in his mind: ¡°Heaven and earth are unpredictable, yin and yang are out of balance, the day the black sun crosses the sky is the day the great calamity descends.¡± It was a very brief sentence, but it undoubtedly shook Jiang Chengxuan deeply. It turned out that the great calamity of a thousand years ago had indeed not been fully resolved. His earlier proposal to suppress the forces of evil was merely a solution for the urgent problems; the root cause still existed. The thousand years had been enough for the demonic immortals to employ their schemes, eroding the Floodgate Realm, and all this had already been taking place. ¡°Black sun crosses the sky¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan muttered gravely. It seemed that the great calamity might have already begun to cause changes unnoticed by all. ¡°I need more information; I must contact the Immortal Ancestor again.¡± With that decision, Jiang Chengxuan prepared to contact the Immortal Ancestor once more to see if he could obtain more detailed information. Quickly adjusting his state, Jiang Chengxuan once again felt the subtle cosmic intentions and formed the necessary seals to reopen the pathway that would allow him to communicate with the Immortal Ancestor. This time, he found himself on a desolate island in a vast blue ocean, surrounded by the sound of crashing waves and strong winds. With the previous experience, Jiang Chengxuan quickly located the positions of three fragments of the small cauldron. In fact, this world was a manifestation of the rules of Immortal Dao, and the quest for the fragments of the small cauldron was a method left by the Immortal Ancestor. Under the guidance of the Immortal Ancestor, Jiang Chengxuan overcame some celestial barriers by gathering the fragments with the aid of the causal link from the sect master¡¯s token. Jiang Chengxuan rose into the air, entering a thick cloud, and formed a seal that struck deep into the clouds. Instantly, a bird with white feathers and a yellow beak emerged, radiating divine light, transforming into a fragment of the small cauldron. Next, Jiang Chengxuan plunged into the deep sea from the clouds, striking a certain rock with a seal. A red coral slowly grew in the radiant light, forming another fragment of the cauldron. Lastly, as he moved with the wind into a space of emptiness, his seal struck nothingness, causing a whirlwind to rise, from which another fragment of the cauldron flew out. Having completed all the rituals again, Jiang Chengxuan took out the sect master¡¯s token and inserted it into the cauldron. In an instant, rainbow-colored mystical smoke rose, transporting him to a blank space where he could momentarily avoid the scrutiny of immortal rules. However, this time, the colorful mystical smoke rising from the token was much thinner. The figure of the Immortal Ancestor appeared again, but it was much dimmer than last time. Clearly, the immortal rules were not so easily fooled; even this brief exchange had alerted them, and they began to pay more attention to this place. Ultimately, everything dispersed with a single point from the Immortal Ancestor, and Jiang Chengxuan found himself back in the Ancestral Hall in a trance. Instantly, several beams of light burst forth, merging into his mind. But this time, the message conveyed by the Immortal Ancestor could not form concrete words. Instead, it was just some vague impressions that he could barely grasp. ¡°Demonic immortals descend, threats from myriad races¡­¡± Quickly, Jiang Chengxuan turned those fuzzy feelings into brief phrases. The implied meaning naturally surfaced. ¡°The Immortal Ancestor means to say that when demonic immortals descend, other great races from different realms might also pose a threat to the Floodgate Realm,¡± Jiang Chengxuan concluded with a grave expression. He hadn¡¯t expected that this great calamity would also involve other realms. Unwillingly, his thoughts drifted to the three foreign realms that had been defeated by the Floodgate Realm in the past. Thousands of years might not have been enough for these realms to recover fully, but the vitality they lost to the Floodgate Realm might have somewhat replenished during their isolation. Moreover, the myriad races mentioned in the Immortal Ancestor¡¯s transmission might not necessarily be limited to these three realms. Perhaps more powerful entities were lurking in the shadows, eyeing the Floodgate Realm. ¡°Phew¡ª¡± Jiang Chengxuan exhaled lightly, feeling slightly weary. This consultation with the Immortal Ancestor had confirmed the existence of the great calamity but also revealed that it was more complex than anticipated. Attempting to contact the Immortal Ancestor again soon would be impossible. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan transformed into a stream of light and left the Ancestral Hall. Soon after, he and Shen Ruyan appeared again on the summit of Shenwu Peak. On their way there, Shen Ruyan had just returned from Thunderclap Valley, so the two converged and went together. In the Great Hall of Shenwu, they met again with the others. Without waiting for Qin Shenwu to ask, Jiang Chengxuan took the initiative to share the information transmitted by the Immortal Ancestor with everyone present. ¡°Black sun crosses the sky, and the great calamity descends?¡± The confirmation of the approaching great calamity astonished Shen Ruyan and Qin Shenwu among others. ¡°Yes, and I sought further clarification from the Immortal Ancestor. He indicated that this calamity might involve other races from different realms,¡± Jiang Chengxuan added slowly. ¡°Could it be the three foreign races? But they have been in self-imposed isolation for so long that they likely lack the power to initiate anything,¡± Qin Shenwu immediately analyzed. ¡°Indeed, there are too many mysteries involved, and it¡¯s hard to make any judgments with just our own capabilities,¡± Jiang Chengxuan agreed. ¡°Perhaps, Shifu, you could try reaching out to other sects¡¯ Daolords to investigate further. I believe we¡¯re not the only ones who sense that something is amiss,¡± he suggested. In times of universal calamity, it was not just a single sect¡¯s crisis, nor did it need to be faced alone. ¡°Alright, as you suggest, Chengxuan,¡± Qin Shenwu agreed. Chapter 1061 - Chapter 1061: Opportune Lands and Sinister Shadows Chapter 1061: Opportune Lands and Sinister Shadows Editor: Henyee Translations The next day, messages imbued with the essence of Qin Shenwu¡¯s Dao traveled stealthily from Haoran Sect, reaching the hands of several righteous sects¡¯ Daolords. Established powers such as Pantheon Sect, Infinite Sect, and Divine Shadow Gate were all included. All parties took Qin Shenwu¡¯s sudden transmission seriously and with caution. After all, Haoran Sect had grown into a colossal force within the Floodgate Realm, starkly different from a thousand years ago. It was now an entity that stood above other sects within the current power structure of the Floodgate Realm. Fortunately, Haoran Sect did not enforce any rule to suppress the natural growth of their Qi, allowing other sects to develop without oppressive interference despite its immense power. Upon opening Qin Shenwu¡¯s message, the Daolords from various factions had markedly different reactions. Some were puzzled, some contemplative, and some silent with doubts. Regardless, none chose to respond immediately. ¡­ At the same time, in a certain part of the Floodgate Realm. A colossal mystical realm stood between heaven and earth, its brilliant aura transforming thousands of miles into a land of vibrant colors. This realm had appeared several days ago, drawing countless cultivators and wandering cultivators continuously. Within a valley inside this realm, two groups of cultivators in different attire were facing off. Between them lay a cold spring, its icy chill enveloping the valley in a deep blue hue. ¡°Brother Li, I didn¡¯t expect to see you here. This Ice Heart Spring is perfect for our sect¡¯s cultivation method. Could you perhaps concede it to us?¡± asked the leader of one group, clad in a blue robe. The other group, dressed in red robes and fiery hair, had their leader step forward, responding: ¡°Unfortunately, Brother Wang, this Ice Heart Spring is equally beneficial for our sect¡¯s practice; it helps eliminate the fire poison within us. It¡¯s difficult for us to give it up.¡± For a moment, the cultivators from both sides exchanged glances, understanding that this opportunity was not easily monopolized. However, contrary to expectations, no conflict ensued. The cultivator from the cold sect said with a smile, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then let¡¯s share the Ice Heart Spring. Brother Li, would you have any objections to that?¡± ¡°That sounds reasonable. Nowadays, with so many opportunities around, it makes little sense to fight to the death over a small location.¡± Surprisingly, both groups agreed to share the spring peacefully, without any scheming or deceit¡ªan almost unthinkable scenario in times past. This scene, however, was merely a microcosm of the current state of the Floodgate Realm. With opportunities springing up like mushrooms after rain¡ªappearing at a rate ten or even a hundred times more frequent than before¡ªwhy should cultivators fight to the death over a single opportunity? Now, as long as one is alive and traveling through the Floodgate Realm, numerous opportunities can be encountered along the way. It is indeed a golden age for cultivators in this realm. In this context, interactions between various sects¡¯ cultivators appeared unusually harmonious and friendly. However, unnoticed in the shadows, as the cultivators from the cold and fire sects collected water from the Ice Heart Spring, a sinister shadow quietly entered their bodies without their knowledge. Meanwhile, at the peak of a high mountain within the same realm, two exquisitely dressed cultivators stood above the clouds. Both exuded the power of Dao Integration, indicating their formidable strength. Before them was a peculiar snow lotus rotating slowly, emitting a powerful aura. This lotus, known as the Tri-Heart Lotus, was invaluable for extending a cultivator¡¯s lifespan. ¡°Saint Misty Peak, this Tri-Heart Lotus was discovered by me first; surely you do not intend to take it by force?¡± the older cultivator in a yellow robe said with displeasure. This Tri-Heart Lotus was his first find, and he was about to harvest it when the other party intervened. Had it been in the past, he might have suppressed the opponent without hesitation. However, with the advent of an era bursting with opportunities, he was reluctant to engage in conflict. ¡°Not at all, not at all,¡± replied Saint Misty Peak with a smile. His response, however, only fueled the other¡¯s curiosity: ¡°Speak then!¡± ¡°Saint Yellow Wind, this Tri-Heart Lotus is an essential component for a potion I am concocting. If you are willing to concede, I am prepared to trade a location with a heavenly treasure for it!¡± Saint Misty Peak confidently proposed. Indeed, the offer caused Saint Yellow Wind to hesitate. Although the Tri-Heart Lotus was precious, it paled in comparison to a heavenly treasure. If this trade went through, it would be a significant gain for him. ¡°How can I trust you?¡± Saint Yellow Wind asked. ¡°I can swear by my Dao heart, if that would suffice,¡± replied Saint Misty Peak, maintaining his amiable demeanor. Eventually, they reached an agreement. Saint Misty Peak swore by his Dao heart and then joyfully collected the Tri-Heart Lotus after the oath, considering the deal beneficial even though he needed the lotus for his breakthrough. As he collected the Tri-Heart Lotus, a sinister shadow flickered at the plant¡¯s roots and silently merged into Saint Misty Peak¡¯s body. None of the mighty saints present noticed this eerie occurrence. Following the shadow¡¯s trajectory, one could see a vast shadow lurking beneath the brilliance outside this mystical realm, continuously merging with it. Nearly all the opportunities within this massive mystical realm were infiltrated by this shadow, and all cultivators acquiring these opportunities unwittingly allowed the shadow to enter their bodies. The most terrifying aspect was the complete absence of any awareness among the cultivators. Neither Void Returning cultivators nor the saints perceived the existence of this sinister shadow. This eerie shadow, spreading as the realm¡¯s visitors came and went, was surreptitiously moving everywhere. Chapter 1062 - Chapter 1062: Suspicious Discovery Chapter 1062: Suspicious Discovery Editor: Henyee Translations Haoran Sect, the Sect Master¡¯s Hall. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Qin Shenwu were seated inside. As days passed, they finally received messages from other sects¡¯ Daolords. However, after reviewing all the communications, Jiang Chengxuan and the others were somewhat disappointed. The inquiries had yielded little new information. In fact, some Daolords from other sects did not even believe in the re-emergence of a major calamity. ¡°Only the Daolord of Pantheon sect took this matter very seriously, having communicated with their immortal ancestor about it. But the results were still not satisfactory,¡± murmured Jiang Chengxuan, his brow furrowed in frustration. The imminent era of glory in Floodgate Realm seemed to have clouded many people¡¯s judgments, pushing considerations of the future to the back of their minds. During this time, there were numerous reports of new mystical realms appearing across Floodgate Realm. Many sects were focusing entirely on seizing these opportunities, showing little concern for other matters. Jiang Chengxuan had issued a decree within the Haoran Sect, instructing its disciples to strictly avoid these realms until the situation was clearer. He was convinced that these realms harbored hidden dangers. ¡°This matter is significant. I have relayed the message back to Thunderclap Valley, and the master has already ordered the disciples of Thunderclap Valley not to venture into these realms recklessly,¡± said Shen Ruyan slowly. Thunderclap Valley and Haoran Sect continued to stand together firmly. ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Amid this perplexing situation, even some sects that had previously been close to Haoran Sect chose to ignore its warnings, frantically scavenging opportunities within the realms. Naturally, these sects saw significant growth, making it even harder to caution them against potential dangers. After all, if you¡¯re not competing for these treasures, others will, and your sect¡¯s prestige will suffer. Not every sect has the foundation of Haoran Sect to disregard these realms, nor does every leader have Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s foresight to prioritize future risks over immediate gains. With a resigned sigh, Jiang Chengxuan acknowledged that life and death were fated. While Haoran Sect was powerful, it was not the commander of Floodgate Realm capable of compelling uniform compliance, nor could it forcefully control other sects without risking major backlash. ¡°Sect Master, all the information you requested is here,¡± announced an elder from Haoran Sect as he approached the hall and bowed to Jiang Chengxuan and the others. ¡°Thank you, Elder Sun,¡± said Jiang Chengxuan as he took a jade slip from Elder Sun. ¡°This matter requires ongoing surveillance. It¡¯s of great importance, so please keep a close watch,¡± he instructed. ¡°Understood, Sect Master,¡± replied Elder Sun, and after some more exchanges, he disappeared from the hall¡¯s entrance. ¡°Here is the recent information about the mystical realms. Shifu, Ruyan, take a look as well,¡± said Jiang Chengxuan, casting a spell on the jade slip to duplicate its contents for Qin Shenwu and Shen Ruyan. Both nodded and began to peruse the information with their divine sense. The investigation by Haoran Sect¡¯s intelligence network revealed a pattern in the recent emergence of realms: the opportunities within them were increasingly plentiful and significant. These new realms had yielded treasures capable of advancing the cultivation of Daolords, explaining why many sects were eagerly participating. For any sect, Daolords are a pillar of strength, typically taking thousands of years for disciples to reach this level. Now, with realms offering chances to enhance Daolords¡¯ cultivation, every sect was bound to compete for them. Even if the sects themselves did not pursue these opportunities, their elders would likely take the initiative, driven by personal interests. Human desires are endless, and cultivators are no exception. Some seek immortality, others power, making them all the more eager for these chances. In the past, such realms were fraught with danger, but now, as they appeared increasingly harmless, even the most risk-averse among the elders were spurred into action. ¡°Alas, whether it¡¯s good or bad, it seems that for now, there¡¯s no sign of anything unusual within these realms,¡± Qin Shenwu remarked after reviewing all the messages, his voice laden with concern. At this moment, he hoped to find more clues, yet such findings would also mean that the calamity was indeed unfolding. Caught in this dilemma, they were all more puzzled than ever. In truth, a shadow had already spread invisibly across Floodgate Realm, eluding all detection. ¡°This particular realm seems a bit strange, don¡¯t you think?¡± Jiang Chengxuan suddenly interjected, highlighting a specific message with a flash of light from his hand. Immediately, Shen Ruyan and Qin Shenwu focused their attention on it. The message detailed a realm where endless treasures had appeared, attracting many cultivators. However, any cultivator who approached this realm would inexplicably fall unconscious. ¡°Indeed¡­ this realm, unlike others, does not pose any apparent danger but imposes this peculiar restriction,¡± Shen Ruyan noted, echoing the unease in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s thoughts. ¡°Exactly, it¡¯s this particular aspect that makes me feel uneasy,¡± Jiang Chengxuan added, elaborating further, ¡°According to the reports, unless a cultivator is above the Daolord level, those who fall unconscious will lose all memories related to the realm once they awaken.¡± This information made Shen Ruyan and Qin Shenwu realize the gravity of the situation. In the past, such phenomena would not have raised any concerns; after all, realms have historically presented various bizarre dangers, including memory loss among the milder effects. However, placing these events in the context of the current harmless-seeming realms made the anomaly stand out starkly. The realm not only induced unconsciousness in those who approached it but also erased their memories, which was unusual. Chapter 1063 - Chapter 1063: Strange Changes, Horrific Scene Chapter 1063: Strange Changes, Horrific Scene Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°So, it seems this mysterious secret realm indeed has many suspicious points,¡± Jiang Chenxuan agreed with Qin Shenwu¡¯s keen observation. ¡°Then next, I will instruct Elder Sun to keep a close watch on that particular secret realm. I believe it will surely yield some results,¡± Jiang Chenxuan said slowly, and his command was promptly relayed to Elder Sun. The vast information network of the Haoran Sect began to pivot towards the area Jiang Chenxuan had indicated. Over the next few days, both Jiang Chenxuan and Qin Shenwu harbored some expectations. They felt that within that secret realm, there must be some clues hidden. Soon, a new piece of information was dispatched from Elder Sun¡¯s side and delivered to Jiang Chenxuan. However, the information investigated wasn¡¯t about what happened inside the secret realm. ¡°The cultivators who were illuminated by the mysterious light of the secret realm and fell unconscious woke up without any abnormalities. Moreover, according to some cultivators, after that bout of unconsciousness, their condition for cultivation seemed to have improved,¡± the report detailed. ¡°Some even experienced immediate epiphanies upon waking up, breaking through their cultivation bottlenecks.¡± These updates were undoubtedly about the cultivators who had entered the secret realm, thus the information had arrived quite swiftly. ¡°How do you see this, Ruyan?¡± Jiang Chenxuan asked with a serious look after reading through all the messages, turning to Shen Ruyan who was beside him. She also frowned slightly, feeling the increasing strangeness from these messages. ¡°Collective unconsciousness followed by collective epiphanies. When has such an opportunity ever existed between heaven and earth? This is truly unheard of.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chenxuan nodded slightly, in agreement. Previously, when they both had emerged from their great cultivation success, Jiang Chenxuan had also employed similar methods, allowing the disciples of the Haoran Sect to collectively enhance their cultivation. But that was because Jiang Chenxuan also practiced the Haoran Sect¡¯s techniques and was very familiar with the sect¡¯s cultivation methods, allowing him to achieve such results. Such techniques, similar to the infusion of power, are known to drain the practitioner greatly, yet no one had ever heard of a mysterious secret realm inducing unconsciousness in recipients like this. And that secret realm¡¯s light not only made cultivators from the five sects and eight schools increase their cultivation abruptly but also led them to enlightenment, which was very peculiar. All of this further deepened Jiang Chenxuan¡¯s suspicions about it. But without more information coming in, he was unable to make any judgment. ¡­ Several days earlier. Under Jiang Chenxuan¡¯s orders, Elder Sun of the Haoran Sect decided to personally investigate this mysterious light secret realm. Upon his arrival at the location of the secret realm, what he saw was a sight of numerous cultivators lying unconscious. They lay scattered like drunken men, clad in various sect uniforms, spread out outside the secret realm, their expressions incredibly vacant as if they were dreaming. Simultaneously, at the periphery of the secret realm, several cultivators sat cross-legged, their foreheads flickering with mystical lights, and their aura continuously strengthening. Obviously, they were those who had experienced sudden insights due to the light from the secret realm and had chosen to break through right there. These two types of cultivators had completely surrounded the mysterious light secret realm. With Elder Sun arriving later, he could only observe from a distance. Deep within the secret realm, boundless mystical lights soared into the sky, illuminating the universe and emanating an extremely strange and powerful aura. Even with Elder Sun¡¯s cultivation level, just looking at it from afar made him feel a bit pressured. Nevertheless, an unending stream of cultivators kept flocking to this secret realm, almost every moment, people came after hearing about it. Elder Sun naturally would not approach the secret realm to avoid being affected by its powers. His first action was to wait for those affected by the secret realm¡¯s light to complete their breakthroughs before he approached to inquire further. After collecting and organizing this information, he would send it back to the Haoran Sect to inform Sect Master Jiang Chenxuan. As a core figure in the Haoran Sect, Elder Sun had a vague understanding of the investigations conducted by Jiang Chenxuan and others. Being there in person, he felt the secret realm¡¯s power was exceedingly strange and believed that the sect master¡¯s judgment was probably correct. However, as the ¡°ears¡± of the sect, his job wasn¡¯t to analyze or make decisions based on feelings. Regardless of his sentiments, he had to find the oddities of this secret realm to report them. But just then, Elder Sun, looking forward, was shocked as he witnessed an incredibly unbelievable scene. ¡°How is this possible!¡± Before his eyes, the previously immense secret realm and the sky-reaching mystical lights suddenly vanished without a trace. Such an occurrence made him cry out in disbelief. ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Elder?¡± his disciple asked, seeing his shocked expression. ¡°When did the secret realm disappear, Yan¡¯er?¡± Elder Sun, still in shock, urgently asked his disciple, not really expecting the question he was posing. ¡°Shifu, what are you talking about? The secret realm has always been there,¡± replied the disciple, confused by Elder Sun¡¯s sudden panic. At this moment, Elder Sun turned around again, his brows furrowed deeply. What he saw was still just an empty space. ¡°Yan¡¯er, are you certain you can still see the secret realm?¡± The peculiarity of the situation sent chills through Elder Sun, making it hard for him to believe the words of his own disciple. ¡°Yes, master, the secret realm is right there. Why would I deceive you?¡± responded the disciple, equally shaken by his master¡¯s anxious demeanor. This reply confirmed for Elder Sun that something unusual had indeed occurred with the secret realm. Without any hesitation, he leaped across the void to the edge of the secret realm, grabbing a cultivator from the Seethrough stage to question them intensely. ¡°Fellow cultivator, is the secret realm of mystical light right here?¡± This line of questioning, fueled by Elder Sun¡¯s imposing aura, confused the cultivator, but under pressure, he managed a nervous smile and said. ¡°Honored one, the secret realm¡­ isn¡¯t it right behind you?¡± Upon hearing this, Elder Sun immediately released the cultivator and moved on to another, continuing his inquiries. However, after asking several more cultivators, all answers were the same. The secret realm had not disappeared; he just couldn¡¯t see it! Realizing the gravity of the situation, Elder Sun issued a quick order to his disciple: ¡°Yan¡¯er, keep a close watch on this secret realm. If there are any changes, you must inform me as quickly as possible.¡± Then, in the next moment, his figure turned into a streak of light, racing back towards the direction of the Haoran Sect. ¡­ Shortly thereafter, outside Yunwu Peak, Jiang Chenxuan and Shen Ruyan stood suspended in the void, their eyes fixed on the approaching figure of Elder Sun. Chapter 1064 - Chapter 1064: Children of Mystic Light, A Glorious Century Chapter 1064: Children of Mystic Light, A Glorious Century Editor: Henyee Translations The two of them had sensed Elder Sun¡¯s hurried return to the sect and were waiting for him. Seeing Elder Sun¡¯s expression, they both felt a sense of foreboding. ¡°Elder Sun, what has happened that you have come back in such a rush?¡± The next moment, Jiang Chengxuan waved his sleeve, and he and Shen Ruyan disappeared from their spot, instantly appearing in front of Elder Sun. ¡°Sect Master, the secret realm we were monitoring has undergone strange changes,¡± Elder Sun announced without hesitation as soon as he saw Jiang Chengxuan. He immediately reported everything that had occurred at the location of the secret realm. ¡°The secret realm became invisible? And it¡¯s only visible to those above the Dao Integration realm?¡± Jiang Chengxuan muttered gravely to himself. Having waited so long, the news that came was unexpected, and he instantly sensed something was wrong. Could such coincidences truly exist in this world? Just as he decided to investigate this secret realm, it conveniently began to show signs of disappearing. To Jiang Chengxuan, it seemed as though someone was controlling everything, evading him. He felt as if a layer of misty darkness had enveloped everything. ¡°Husband, perhaps we should personally go there and investigate,¡± Shen Ruyan suggested slowly, her intuition also strongly kicking in. Jiang Chengxuan nodded, his mind also leaning towards the idea of going there to check things out for himself. ¡°Elder Sun, you stay here at the sect for now. I¡¯ll go and check the reality of that secret realm.¡± Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan prepared to cross the void, but just at that moment, a speck of blue light was rapidly approaching from the sky. The object was infused with the aura of the Haoran Sect, clearly a messaging jade slip. At this, Jiang Chengxuan had to stop his departure. He felt an intuition that this message was crucially related to the secret realm. Jiang Chengxuan reached into the void and, from miles away, the messaging object instantly appeared in his hand. As he injected spiritual light, the message unfolded. Looking through the message, Jiang Chengxuan felt a shadow over his heart. The mystic light secret realm had vanished in an instant! This meant that the clues they had finally connected to the anomalies had bizarrely been cut off. Invisibly, it seemed as if an unseen hand was manipulating everything. Eventually, Elder Sun¡¯s disciples were also recalled to the sect, and the plan to investigate the secret realm was thus prematurely concluded. ¡­ Time mercilessly passed, and within the blink of an eye, hundreds of years had gone by. Since the strange disappearance of the mystic light secret realm, Jiang Chengxuan and Qin Shenwu had not found similar clues in any other secret realms. Everything acted as if nothing had happened, and the prophesied ¡°Black Sun¡± had not appeared. Over the centuries, countless secret realms still emerged, but their levels were no longer as high as before, and over time, the frequency also gradually returned to normal. The Floodgate Realm¡¯s glorious century seemed truly just like a gift from heaven, causing no anomalies. Numerous sect cultivators rose to prominence during this splendid century, quickly entering the ranks of superpowers. While some were happy, others were worried. Under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s governance, the disciples of the Haoran Sect did not taste much of the sweetness from the secret realms. This situation undoubtedly caused mockery from other sects in secret. Some ridiculed the Haoran Sect for being foolish, for believing in so-called prophetic warnings from immortals, missing out on a glorious era and a tremendous opportunity. Some mocked Jiang Chengxuan for being overly cautious, for choosing to isolate and worry unnecessarily during a crucial time. Others thought Jiang Chengxuan had exhausted his talents, not living up to his previous fame, becoming mediocre. Regardless, after many sects took the opportunity to rise, the Haoran Sect remained the foremost power in the Floodgate Realm, and these talks were only dared to be discussed in secret. In this glorious century of the Floodgate Realm, those who benefitted the most were those who seized opportunities from that particular mystic light secret realm. Those cultivators who had been bathed in the mystic light and fallen unconscious subsequently displayed astonishing talents upon awakening. Even if they were originally mediocre, after being illuminated by the mystic light, they instantly became top-tier geniuses. Whether it was their comprehension skills or physical constitution, both improved dramatically. Many of these individuals made rapid progress in their cultivation over the next hundred years, not taking long to reach levels above Dao Fusion. For a time, they were known as the ¡°Children of Mystic Light,¡± unrivaled in the Floodgate Realm, and were welcomed by any sect. Especially those new superpowers that rose during the glorious century were particularly eager. This batch of suddenly advanced Dao Fusion Saints was quickly scooped up by various sects, entering into high positions within these organizations, becoming akin to revered elders. Yet, all this had little to do with the Haoran Sect. Under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strict policies, the Haoran Sect did not recruit any cultivators associated with the mystic secret realms, whether they were disciples or elders. Because of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s actions, the Floodgate Realm subtly divided into two factions of cultivators: On one side were those who shunned the cultivators who had prospered during the glorious century, believing that those who advanced through the opportunities provided by the mystic light secret realms would eventually fade into mediocrity. On the other side were the cultivators who had reached the pinnacle thanks to the century¡¯s opportunities, naturally banding together to oppose those who disparaged the mystic light secret realms of the glorious century. However, all of this was irrelevant to Jiang Chengxuan. These matters could not impact him. His focus remained solely on the prophecy about the Black Sun, regardless of how the outside world speculated, he never wavered in his conviction. But ever since the secret realms began to return to normal, the messages that could be investigated became fewer and fewer. Yet, his uneasy premonition never diminished. Especially regarding those proclaimed geniuses born from the mystic light secret realm, every time such news reached him, Jiang Chengxuan felt an indescribable sense of eeriness. That mystic light secret realm remained a shadow in his heart that he could not erase. Was it truly possible for an opportunity to directly enhance someone¡¯s innate talent to such a degree? Even after years of scouring through the archives and jade slips of Immortal Eastern River, Jiang Chengxuan could not find any analogous phenomena. Could such a thing exist only in the Floodgate Realm, and not even in the thirty-six immortal domains? Such a probability was incredibly slim, almost laughable. Jiang Chengxuan was firm in his belief that his instincts were not wrong. Chapter 1065 - Chapter 1065: Mysteriously Disappearing Super Sects Chapter 1065: Mysteriously Disappearing Super Sects Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Chengxuan, something big has happened!¡± Just as Jiang Chengxuan was pondering over the doubts in his mind, a sudden voice came from outside Cloud Mist Peak. The voice belonged to his Shifu, Qin Shenwu, and carried an urgency and astonishment that was completely unlike him. This instantly raised an alarm in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart. He looked at Shen Ruyan, and without any hesitation, the two immediately appeared outside Cloud Mist Peak. The gravely serious expression on Qin Shenwu¡¯s face immediately caught their eyes. What could possibly make such an experienced Daolord so shocked? ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Shifu?¡± Jiang Chengxuan suppressed the ominous premonition in his heart and asked. What he got in return were these heavy words from Qin Shenwu. ¡°Gone, several super sects in the Floodgate Realm have suddenly disappeared!¡± ¡°Overnight, completely vanished. From Qi Refinement cultivators to Dao Integration cultivators, everyone has disappeared without exception!¡± For a moment, even with the resilience of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, they were both deeply shaken. Finally, the shocking changes they feared had happened so suddenly and unexpectedly. ¡°What exactly happened, Shifu?¡± Jiang Chengxuan could only continue to press, sinking his heart deeper. Qin Shenwu¡¯s brief words signified too many possibilities. Then, as Qin Shenwu elaborated, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan finally understood the full scope of the situation. The missing sects included five in total, all without exception were superpowers, each harboring numerous Dao Integration cultivators, even some at the level of Dao Mastery. This incident happened overnight. If it weren¡¯t for someone happening to contact someone within these sects, perhaps they wouldn¡¯t have been able to learn of it so swiftly. These sects had truly vanished as if evaporated, leaving no trace behind, turning into barren land. After hearing everything, the shock on Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s faces lingered for a long time. What kind of force could possibly make a large group of Dao Integration cultivators disappear? Even if Jiang Chengxuan himself took action, he admits he couldn¡¯t achieve such silence and perhaps, not even immortals could accomplish this. At the same time, this news was also instantaneously spreading across all the sects in the Floodgate Realm. Almost everyone reacted even more dramatically than Qin Shenwu and Jiang Chengxuan. Some, who were closely connected to those sects, were so disturbed that even their Dao hearts became unstable. A nameless shadow of fear rose in the hearts of many sect leaders, terrified by such power, which they had never heard of before. ¡°Search! Get me detailed information!¡± All sects immediately dispatched disciples to investigate the missing superpowers¡¯ locations. But when the detailed information came back, it only made the sect leaders feel colder. After a hundred years of brilliant prosperity in the Floodgate Realm, suddenly, this vast shadow loomed over, terrifying those accustomed to prosperity. ¡­ At this moment. In the Floodgate Realm, at Tianyu Sect. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, after receiving the news, no longer hesitated and instantly traversed the void to the reported location. Here was one of the locations of the vanished superpowers. Standing in the void, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked towards a series of architectural marvels nestled among the mountains, majestic halls and pavilions under the shroud of twilight, resembling a cascade of the Milky Way amidst the peaks, resplendent buildings as far as the eye could see, emanating an immense and grand aura, showcasing the prosperity that once was. But Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were in no mood to admire all this. Under their profound senses, this thriving sect was devoid of any signs of life. Such a vast area, yet completely devoid of life, this stark contrast only added to the eeriness of the place. ¡°Everything is intact, even the protective sect array is still operational.¡± Withdrawing his senses, Jiang Chengxuan said gravely. What kind of force could instantly take away tens of thousands of cultivators silently, allowing them no chance even to cry for help? ¡°Let¡¯s go in and see.¡± Jiang Chengxuan heightened his vigilance and spoke to Shen Ruyan. Next, they manifested their Dao rules and effortlessly passed through the unattended protective array into the sect. What they encountered was a ceremonial platform with a giant cauldron used for timing, holding a stick of incense several meters long, still slowly burning and emitting blue smoke. This proved that there were living people here not long ago. Without lingering, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan walked on and soon entered a grand hall. The sect¡¯s pill hall, where pill furnaces were still burning fiercely without any supervision, flames dancing without wind, but no one was in sight, only an abundance of scattered spirit fans on the ground. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan exchanged glances, sensing the irregularity of the situation. Whether it was the pill furnaces in the pill hall or the ceremonial platform outside, everything was untouched and intact. Not even a single sign of damage indicated that any battle had taken place here, confirming that no conflict had occurred. This realization made the situation even more perplexing. What kind of force could make entire sects of cultivators disappear without leaving any trace of struggle or resistance? Even activating spiritual power to launch a single attack only takes a moment. Could there really be a power that, within the span of a breath, could completely control tens of thousands of cultivators without a single one reacting? Such a hypothesis was terrifying. Even if Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan joined forces, they believed it would be impossible to achieve such a feat. Together, they represented the pinnacle of power in the Floodgate Realm; even they doubted they could suppress so many cultivators in such a manner. Following this conclusion, the force capable of carrying out these disappearances must transcend this world. ¡°Let¡¯s visit the other sects as well.¡± Jiang Chengxuan spoke with heavy solemnity. Subsequently, they quickly traveled to the locations of the other four vanished superpowers. Unfortunately, the results were dishearteningly similar; all evidence pointed to the same bizarre occurrences as at Tianyu Sect. Everything indicated that just before their disappearance, these sects were bustling with tens of thousands of cultivators. But just one night later, they had all vanished without a trace of a fight, not even a drop of blood was left behind. Chapter 1066 - Chapter 1066: A Century of Time, the Mystery Reappears Chapter 1066: A Century of Time, the Mystery Reappears Editor: Henyee Translations After their investigations proved fruitless everywhere, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan returned to the Haoran Sect with heavy hearts. The situation was too eerie, and their only conclusion was that a force beyond this world must be involved. This realization also meant they no longer needed to probe other sects, as no power within the Floodgate Realm could exert such influence. Confident in this, Jiang Chengxuan knew not even the Haoran Sect, let alone any other, could have orchestrated these events. As Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan made their return, other sects¡¯ cultivators were just arriving at the sites of the disappearances to conduct thorough investigations. Ultimately, their findings aligned perfectly with those of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡ªno new information could be gleaned. The news chilled the sect leaders to the bone. While they lacked the depth of understanding possessed by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, they knew well enough that whoever could orchestrate such events could easily obliterate any force within the realm. This storm of news swept across the Floodgate Realm, marking the first time since the glorious century that such immense negative news had stirred up such large waves. Previously, the biggest news typically involved breakthroughs to Daolord or similar achievements. But now, reports were circulating of entire super sects mysteriously vanishing¡ª a stark and unsettling contrast that left many cultivators disoriented and incredulous. Super sects, in particular, were the most alarmed, knowing that all the vanished sects shared the common trait of being super sects themselves. The entire realm was engulfed in a palpable atmosphere of every man for himself. As time mercilessly passed, this atmosphere persisted, and a century went by, marking the most terrifying hundred years in the Floodgate Realm, all the more poignant against the backdrop of the previous century of prosperity. In response to the mysterious disasters, sects founded numerous branches as safeguards against potential future incidents. Some, out of fear, even declared their withdrawal from major alliances or left their clans¡ªactions bordering on hysteria. However, even as investigations continued without yielding results, and a hundred years of peace seemed to reassure everyone that the worst was over, the mysterious events shockingly occurred again right under everyone¡¯s watchful eyes. Another super sect disappeared overnight, despite being on high alert and closely monitored by countless individuals. This occurrence was even more terrifying than the original disappearances a century ago. ¡°How is it possible! They disappeared overnight again, and even their branches weren¡¯t spared?¡± echoed incredulously through the halls of countless sects, their leaders unable to calm their emotions. The sect that vanished this time was the Divine Mechanism Sect, known for its prowess in crafting and mechanical defenses. Their defenses were reputed to be impregnable, insurmountable even to Daolords. Yet, this sect renowned for its defenses had evaporated overnight, along with all its branches, leaving no survivors. When this news broke, all sects sent investigators to the scene, but just like a century ago, they found no signs of struggle¡ªnot even a drop of blood. This recurrence intensified the shadows that had only just begun to recede from people¡¯s minds. The event seemed to taunt them all, a sinister reminder from the unseen manipulator that no amount of vigilance could prevent their disappearance. This time, especially the super sects couldn¡¯t maintain their composure any longer. Urgent missives were sent out by these super sects to all major powers, seeking a coalition to discuss the crisis. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan was holding several of these urgent requests in his hands, all pleading for the Haoran Sect¡¯s assistance in a joint council. In fact, ever since the eerie incidents began a century ago, many among the upper echelons of various sects had thought of Jiang Chengxuan, who had long warned of an impending great calamity. At a time when everyone else was basking in the realm¡¯s prosperity, only the Haoran Sect had adhered to a principle of caution. And now, these successive events within a short span had proven Jiang¡¯s predictions correct. Regardless of whether the century of prosperity was related to these events, the great calamity he had anticipated was unfolding. Only a disaster of cosmic proportions, a fabled catastrophe of heaven and earth, could wield such otherworldly power. ¡°What do you think, husband? Shall we agree to their request?¡± Shen Ruyan asked gently next to Jiang Chengxuan. Although he remained indifferent, Shen Ruyan had not forgotten the derogatory remarks some of these requesting sects had made about Jiang in the past. ¡°Yes, after all, this concerns the entire Floodgate Realm. If they can unite, we might better withstand the great calamity,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied thoughtfully. Hearing this, Shen Ruyan simply nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation. Despite the past, her character allowed her to prioritize the bigger picture over personal grievances, especially when Jiang Chengxuan was involved. ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said, and with that, a portal of swirling space opened within the hall, and the couple stepped through, disappearing from sight. Floodgate Realm, Wuliang Mountain This location was an unclaimed territory within the realm, rumored to have once been the ascension site of a Daolord who ascended to the Immortal Realm, known as Immortal Wuliang. Thus, the area was named after him. At this moment, atop Wuliang Mountain, surrounded by clouds that made it look like a celestial abode, there was an ancient platform where numerous figures were gathered. These were the high-ranking members from various sects. The least among them were Dalords, and the gathering included familiar faces such as Daolord Pantheon and Daolord Divine Shadow. However, their expressions were somber and filled with gravity. Chapter 1067 - Chapter 1067: Gathering At the Mount Wuliang Chapter 1067: Gathering At the Mount Wuliang Editor: Henyee Translations Atop Mount Wuliang, amid an atmosphere of urgency and fear, a cultivator suddenly called out, ¡°What about it, Master of the Haoran Sect, is there still no reply?¡± This speaker was Wu Xin, the sect master of one of the few super sects that had sent out a secret missive, the Five Hearts Sect. At this moment, representatives from nearly all sects that received the secret message had gathered on the platform atop Mount Wuliang, yet the message sent to the Floodgate Realm¡¯s currently strongest sect, the Haoran Sect, seemed to have vanished without a trace. ¡°No¡­ Perhaps¡­¡± replied the person Wu Xin addressed, another sect master responsible for organizing this union. Confronted with the question, he was reminded of past events, causing his speech to falter slightly, reflecting his unease. This hesitation struck a chord with some sects present, sparking regret within them. Had they foreseen today¡¯s troubles, they surely would not have chosen to criticize the Haoran Sect in the past. Only now did they realize the significant role the Haoran Sect played in the Floodgate Realm, especially during such critical times. Historically, it was the Haoran Sect that had helped the realm overcome several calamities, aiding their rise step by step. Yet, during the years of prosperity, some had chosen deliberately to forget this. While they were inwardly regretting and assuming that the Haoran Sect might choose to remain uninvolved, a remarkably calm voice suddenly resonated through the area. ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, the Haoran Sect and the Thunderclap Valley have arrived. We hope we haven¡¯t kept you waiting too long.¡± This statement immediately sparked a wave of elation among the high-level leaders of various sects, who quickly stood up to greet the newcomers. ¡°Master Jiang! Lady Shen! You are truly the saviors of our Floodgate Realm, waiting any amount of time would be worthwhile!¡± Wu Xin, who had been quite distressed, was now overtly ingratiating in his address. Other sect leaders also echoed his sentiments, praising the great deeds of the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley. This sudden burst of enthusiasm somewhat surprised Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruoyan, though they were well aware of the underlying motives of these sect leaders; their hearts remained unmoved. ¡°Thank you, but the Haoran Sect can only contribute so much. We cannot bear too much responsibility alone,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied in a calm and measured tone, his casual response causing many smiles to stiffen¡ªa clear indication of his slight displeasure. Nevertheless, the other leaders could only swallow their feelings, maintaining their forced smiles. As the atmosphere grew tenser, a person approached Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruoyan. The crowd looked up to see it was none other than Daolord Pantheon. ¡°Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Jiang, Fellow Daoist Shen. When did you two advance to Mahayana? Truly, this is a feat that demands my utmost admiration!¡± Under everyone¡¯s gaze, Daolord Pantheon spoke with a light laugh, his eyes filled with both shock and admiration. It was only then that everyone present realized that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruoyan had both ascended to the peak of the Floodgate Realm by becoming Mahayanas. The crowd was visibly stunned, with many unable to hide their astonishment or the sense of being overwhelmed. ¡°Mahayanas?!¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruoyan had risen to prominence in just a few thousand years, and now they were already at the pinnacle of their cultivation¡ªa fact that made many seasoned cultivators, who had spent several times longer in their own practices, reel in disbelief. ¡°How is such fortune even possible when many of us have lived for tens of thousands of years without encountering it?¡± they wondered silently. Meanwhile, understanding the true depth of power within the Haoran Sect now equipped to withstand any calamity, made all previous critics look foolish. Even if the Haoran Sect ceased to advance, they would likely remain unmatched for tens of thousands of years. With such power, what would they care about the prosperity of the past century¡¯s mysterious realms? ¡°Please be humble, sit down, let us discuss the matter of the disappearances,¡± suggested Daolord Pantheon, inviting Jiang and Shen to the highest seats available. Thus began a crucial discussion about the fate of the Floodgate Realm atop the secluded peak of Mount Wuliang. The summit¡¯s initial proceedings were led by the sect masters who had organized the meeting. ¡°This recent mysterious disappearance concerns us all, as I believe each of you has gathered information. Now, let us share what we know to better understand and address the situation.¡± ¡°The disappeared sects include Tianyu Sect, Azure Saber Sect, Mount Mover Gate, Feiyun Pavilion, Golden Cloud Gate, and Shenji Gate¡ªsix in total.¡± ¡°The common thread is their overnight evaporation, with no survivors from the lowest disciple to the highest-ranking Daolords, leaving no trace behind.¡± ¡°Furthermore, their sect premises were left completely undamaged; there were no signs of struggle or battle.¡± This report once again lowered the mood at the summit to a chilling silence. While all the attendees were previously aware of these details, the restatement of the facts still inevitably sent shivers down their spines. ¡°The situation is as stated. I invite everyone to speak freely and contribute ideas on how we can save the Floodgate Realm from this peril.¡± However, these words hung in the air as no one immediately responded. Clearly, no one present felt they had a viable solution to propose. Finally, under the expectant gazes of the assembly, it was Jiang Chengxuan who broke the silence. ¡°At this moment, it¡¯s clear this is related to the great calamity. Such an act is beyond me, and only a force that transcends our realm could achieve this.¡± His statement immediately tightened the knot of tension in everyone¡¯s stomachs. The Great Calamity! By now, no one could deny its existence, which also meant that the vanishing of the sects was merely the beginning of what was to come. While this incident was mysterious, compared to the apocalyptic destruction depicted in legends of the Great Calamity, it was relatively mild. This led to an unsettling realization: what more terrifying events might lie ahead? For a moment, no one dared to consider the future; the sense of crisis surrounding life and death quickly overwhelmed everyone present. ¡°To confront the Great Calamity, all sects in the Floodgate Realm must be prepared to exert every effort. This is crucial, and I hope everyone understands,¡± Jiang Chengxuan continued with a grave tone. ¡°The calamity threatens to overturn our world, sparing no one. Are you all prepared to face it?¡± Chapter 1068 - Chapter 1068: Jiang Chengxuans Suggestion, Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate Chapter 1068: Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Suggestion, Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s pointed question sent shockwaves through all the cultivators present, leaving them deeply shaken, their expressions complex. Before the disaster fully struck, who among them could truly say they were ready to give their all? Most sects still expected the major sects to handle the crisis, hoping to merely follow along and protect themselves. ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang is right,¡± Daolord Pantheon spoke up gravely. ¡°This great calamity is extraordinary. If anyone here is not prepared to fight with everything they have, then our so-called alliance is nothing but loose sand.¡± Daolord Pantheon was fully aware of the dire nature of the calamity, understanding the sinister forces behind these mysterious disappearances¡ªa Demonic Immortal from the Immortal Realm had infiltrated the lower realm. Having experienced the terror of an immortal being during the collapse of an Immortal cave abode, even he felt uneasy. Thus, Jiang Chengxuan, who had safely returned from the Immortal cave abode, was now the focus of their expectations. They sensed that he had gained some formidable power from the Immortal cave abode, possibly even an ancient Immortal¡¯s legacy. Naturally, they agreed to nominate Jiang Chengxuan as their spokesperson. After a fierce internal struggle, the various sect leaders made up their minds. Standing up solemnly, they said. ¡°Master Jiang, we, the Clear Moon Sect, understand and will spare no effort in overcoming this calamity.¡± ¡°My Wu Xin Sect will also follow Master Jiang¡¯s lead from now on!¡± ¡°My Wind and Cloud Sect will obey Master Jiang¡¯s commands to survive this cataclysm!¡± One by one, the sects made their pledges or chose to follow, signaling their willingness to have the Haoran Sect lead them through this calamity. This sudden surge of pledges caught even Jiang Chengxuan by surprise. Initially, he had merely wanted to boost morale and encourage transparency, not expecting to be propelled into a leadership role. Shen Feng glanced at Daolord Pantheon, who nodded back, encouraging him. This shift was largely driven by Daolord Pantheon¡¯s initial acknowledgment of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Mahayana achievement, which had significantly bolstered Haoran Sect¡¯s prestige. Then, by agreeing with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s speech and signaling Pantheon Sect¡¯s support for Haoran Sect, he had guided the others¡¯ judgments. ¡°Command is too strong a word. But my Haoran Sect will do everything within our power to lead us through this calamity,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said, acknowledging the gravity of the situation, knowing that managing it would require everyone¡¯s cooperation. Seeing Jiang accept the role without shirking made the other leaders visibly relieved. ¡°Haoran Sect¡¯s profound sense of duty is noted by us all!¡± ¡°Master Jiang, if you have any commands, just say the word. The fate of the Floodgate Realm rests on you now!¡± Once Jiang Chengxuan responded, the assembly eagerly seized the moment to express their reliance on him. The pressure was immense, but Jiang Chengxuan remained composed. After a tense wait, he finally spoke, detailing his long-considered plan. ¡°Since there are no clues about the disappearances, we have no choice but to defy fate and uncover them ourselves.¡± ¡°We will set up the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate, led by me, pooling all the cultivators skilled in divination from across Floodgate Realm.¡± This announcement sent another shock through the crowd. The Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate, a legendary array, might be unknown to some, but its requirement for the collaboration of all divination experts in Floodgate Realm spoke volumes of its power. Those who recognized the name of the array were visibly shocked. ¡°The Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate! Is it not the most powerful divination array in Floodgate Realm legends?¡± ¡°It is said that thousands of years ago, someone used this array to divine matters of the Immortal Realm, which inadvertently triggered a major calamity!¡± Some ancient sect leaders slowly revealed these secrets. The array¡¯s ability to divine Immortal matters using the power of the lower realms illustrated its terrifying potential. ¡°To lead such an array, one must have profound knowledge of Karma. Otherwise, it could lead to annihilation by the heavens, completely destroying one¡¯s soul.¡± ¡°Throughout Floodgate Realm¡¯s history, only two people have successfully completed this array¡­¡± Despite its power, the array did not excite the crowd; instead, it raised concerns among them. Being a Daolord was incredibly powerful, but divination was not necessarily linked to strength. Even the strongest cultivator, unfamiliar with the forces of Karma, would be like a child in matters of divination. However, faced with skepticism, Jiang Chengxuan remained firm: ¡°I am more familiar with this array than anyone here, and I am confident I can manage it.¡± ¡°If you doubt it, consider the vast resources required to set up the array. If we can¡¯t gather them, all this talk is futile.¡± ¡°I do not wish to coerce anyone. The choice is yours to make.¡± This assertive tone reignited discussions among the sect leaders, each reflecting on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strong stance, struggling to grasp the situation. ¡°I, from Pantheon Sect, am willing to contribute both manpower and resources to set up the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate,¡± declared Daolord Pantheon, once again endorsing Jiang Chengxuan, his voice resonating like a great bell across the summit. ¡°Thunderclap Valley, too, will participate in setting up the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate, with Haoran Sect leading the effort,¡± announced Shen Ruyan, adding her support which solidified the commitment from her sect. Chapter 1069 - Chapter 1069: Terrifying Realm, Dreadful Puppets Chapter 1069: Terrifying Realm, Dreadful Puppets Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°I, from the Wu Xin Sect, agree to set up the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate!¡± ¡°I represent the Divine Shadow Gate and agree with Sect Master Jiang¡¯s proposal.¡± ¡°I, from the Icy Heart Sect, agree to Jiang Sect Master¡¯s arrangement of the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate.¡± Under the awe inspired by Daolord Pantheon and Shen Ruoyan, a silence first fell over the summit of Wuliang Mountain. Soon after, one voice after another began to express their agreement. Eventually, even those sects that harbored concerns had no choice but to join the consensus. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s proposal to set up the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate had won unanimous approval from the sects present. This moment could be said to be the most unified that Floodgate Realm had been in hundreds of years, all thanks to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s prestige or perhaps his charismatic leadership. ¡°Excellent! On behalf of all beings in Floodgate Realm, I thank you all for your righteousness. I, Jiang Chengxuan, will commit myself fully to this cause!¡± It was only then that Jiang Chengxuan finally breathed a sigh of relief, his face breaking into a warm smile. He knew that his trip here was worthwhile as the troubling issue of the celestial calamity that had plagued him for so long was finally seeing a turnaround. After gaining absolute authority in the discussion, Jiang Chengxuan streamlined the meeting. The details for setting up the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate were quickly distributed among the sects, who was responsible for what resources, and which sect had experts skilled in divination were all meticulously organized. The location for setting up the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate was ultimately decided to be within the Haoran Sect. Naturally, no other sects objected, as there was arguably no safer place in Floodgate Realm than the Haoran Sect, the only sect guarded by three Daolords. As everyone began to relax with the progressive implementation of the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate, in a certain part of Floodgate Realm, within a barrier, a tremendous horror was quietly brewing. Dark and crimson malevolent energies swirled and churned continuously, transforming the area into a realm devoid of Floodgate Realm¡¯s essence. Both Dao principles and spiritual power were morphed into an existence akin to that of the demonic abyss. Amidst the thick, lava-like malevolent energy, indistinct figures could be seen bathing within, motionless and lifeless like statues, completely filling this hellish scene. If anyone from Floodgate Realm were there, they would recognize that the mysteriously vanished sects and their disciples were all present here! However, at this moment, these disciples had all been turned into puppets! Their bodies still fluctuated with Dao principles and power, but these were utterly malevolent, clearly having been transformed into something demonic. In this place, the six vanished super-sects of Floodgate Realm had transformed into tens of thousands of puppet disciples! Such a force was terrifyingly formidable within the Floodgate Realm. What kind of being could create such a horrific spectacle? Just then, in this demonic realm, a sinister, chilling laughter suddenly echoed, unending and pervasive. Instantly, numerous demonic shadows appeared, flitting between the rows of disciple puppets. Their appearances were bizarre and foreboding, and an overwhelming aura of supreme horror radiated from them. As these demonic shadows passed by the puppets, they would lean in close, inhaling deeply through their nostrils as if savoring something, and with that, invisible screams of agony echoed through the void. ¡°Wait a little longer, just a little longer. Once I loosen the barriers of this realm completely, the time for my true form to descend will come.¡± ¡°Heh heh heh!!!¡± In this realm of demons, a voice filled with eager anticipation rose, utterly eerie, as if it belonged to neither man, beast, ghost, nor demon, echoing the dread akin to that of a legendary demon from tales of old. ¡­ Time passed swiftly, and in the blink of an eye, decades had elapsed. Throughout these years, the tense atmosphere in Floodgate Realm remained unrelieved. However, amid this tension, there was no despair; instead, each sect was busy preparing for the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate with hopeful anticipation. Finally, on a cloudless day, processions of disciples from various sects appeared at the foot of Haoran Sect¡¯s Cloud Mist Peak. Numerous disciples of Haoran Sect watched from a distance, unclear about the purpose of this large assembly but sensing from their demeanor the significance of their sect in these proceedings. ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your patience!¡± Atop Cloud Mist Peak, a voice resounded, followed by the figures everyone had been waiting for emerging slowly from the misty clouds. Naturally, it was Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruoyan. Looking down at the groups of disciples from various sects dressed in colorful robes below Cloud Mist Peak, they also felt a sense of nervous anticipation. ¡°Master Jiang! Long time no see!¡± ¡°Master Jiang, we have prepared all the necessary resources, ready to set up the formation!¡± As they landed, numerous sect leaders greeted them respectfully, their voices filled with deference. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruoyan returned the greetings without any display of arrogance. ¡°Let¡¯s not delay any further. Follow me to the site of the formation.¡± Without much further ado, Jiang Chengxuan led all the sect representatives towards the interior of the Haoran Sect. Along the way, the visiting sect disciples exchanged looks with the Haoran Sect disciples around them, each with their thoughts and emotions. The disciples of the Haoran Sect felt both curious and proud, while the visiting sect leaders were inevitably struck by the strength of Haoran Sect. Soon, under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s guidance, they arrived at a vast ceremonial ground that he had prepared for setting up the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate. The ground itself was infused with many of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s arrangements and contingencies, and the sect representatives stepping into it felt an extraordinary resonance with the universe, as if their powers were amplified a hundredfold just by being there. Especially those from various corners of Floodgate Realm skilled in divination, they felt this most acutely. The place held a deep understanding of the laws of causality. After experiencing this, even those who were initially skeptical about the arrangement were now completely convinced and filled with admiration. Whoever had set up this place, their mastery over the art of divination must have reached a nearly inhuman level. Just the preliminary setup alone was enough to demonstrate such profound knowledge of divination that it surpassed their understanding. ¡°Truly terrifying, the master of Haoran Sect.¡± Chapter 1070 - Chapter 1070: Hundreds of Years Later, Completion of a Grand Array Chapter 1070: Hundreds of Years Later, Completion of a Grand Array Editor: Henyee Translations In Haoran Sect, where the array was being set up, figures gathered densely. At this moment, all the top powers of Floodgate Realm had converged at this spot. The cultivators sent by countless sects who could make it here were all at least at Dao Integration. In Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s perception, this ceremonial ground was teeming with no less than a few hundred cultivators at Dao Integration. This assembly of power was formidable, their actions closely tied to the fate of the entire Floodgate Realm. ¡°Master Jiang! I am Xuanji, and behind me are those of Floodgate Realm who are versed in the art of divination, awaiting your orders.¡± An elder with an aura of a Daoist suddenly approached Jiang Chengxuan, speaking kindly. His introduction immediately drew many side glances within the ceremonial ground. ¡°Isn¡¯t that Xuanji, known as ¡®One who calculates under the heavens¡¯? Even he chose to join?¡± ¡°Eh, that person behind him, isn¡¯t that Saint Dao Interceptor? Even he has come here.¡± ¡°These old folks, usually so aloof, why are they so polite today?¡± For a time, numerous cultivators whispered among themselves, pointing at the group in front of Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Fellow Daoists, a pleasure to meet you all.¡± Jiang Chengxuan responded without inferiority or arrogance, equally amicable in his reply. His gaze met with that of the group of cultivators; a movement of divination was subtly initiated between them. This was a greeting among those skilled in divination. They each carried unique Karmic powers which were now slightly revealed, conveying much information. In Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s perception, these individuals could muster the divination power of around fourth or fifth level of Heavenly Calculation Technique, with the strongest few, like Xuanji, nearly approaching the sixth level. Under normal circumstances, the sixth level of the Heavenly Calculation Technique was considered the limit of this realm. As for his current seventh-level strength, it already belonged to a transcendent force beyond this realm. To Xuanji and the others, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s divination power, though barely revealed, was enough to suppress many among them. Even Xuanji could only grasp the tip of the iceberg of his power. This naturally instilled a profound sense of awe among them. Only now did they realize that this young Daolord of the current Floodgate Realm also possessed the premier divination skills of their world. It was probable that this array site was his work. ¡°Master Jiang, truly a formidable younger generation!¡± After interacting with Jiang Chengxuan, Xuanji expressed his shock. To this, Jiang Chengxuan merely smiled, then assigned tasks to them all. Following this, Jiang Chengxuan, accompanied by Shen Ruoyan, approached other sects¡¯ cultivators, distributing parts of the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate to them, and communicated the necessary tasks for setting up the array. This process alone took many days and nights because of the complexity and intricacy required in setting up the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate. A simple explanation of the array requirements might lead to minor deviations that could cause significant errors. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s approach was not only about dividing the array but also considering every detail and thoroughly explaining these to others. From that day on, this array site became a silent battlefield for many high-ranking cultivators. Pillars rose from the ground, reaching into the skies, casting vast shadows. The sect cultivators, each holding the necessary resources for the array, carefully carved the array¡¯s intricate patterns. Even though they were cultivators at Dao Integration, the process was mentally exhausting. The complexity of the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate, just to retain a portion of it in memory and repeatedly calculate it, rapidly drained their spiritual essence. Imagine then, what kind of methods Jiang Chengxuan must have used to divide it originally; it was nothing short of miraculous and terrifying. As time passed, the reverence for Jiang Chengxuan among these cultivators grew. Quickly, a hundred years passed in silence. At this moment, the site within the Haoran Sect designated for the array was shrouded in mist, with layers of celestial mechanisms covering it, making it difficult to discern the details. From afar, it looked like an indescribable stairway to heaven, immensely majestic. However, this power was still far from sufficient to divine matters of the celestial realm. The Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate took a full hundred years just for these top cultivators of Floodgate Realm to carve out a basic form. Setting up this array took much longer than anticipated. As the high-ranking cultivators tirelessly arranged and divined day after day, time lost all meaning. In the blink of an eye, two hundred years passed, and the array of the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate reached a pivotal stage. To outsiders, the Haoran Sect¡¯s array site seemed to have completely vanished, as if it had transcended this realm and moved to another plane of existence. Those within the array felt something similar. The Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate, over two hundred years, finally began to exhibit the power to divine, influencing the array itself which now generated a miniature world. This world, formed of divinatory forces, was incredibly ethereal yet, through the control of the array, could peer into the realms of reality. At this moment, sitting at the core of the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate, even Jiang Chengxuan, with his profound divinatory powers, could not shield himself from its influence. This was confirmation that the array had been set up correctly. He communicated this news to all the sects involved, and those who had been tirelessly working on the array for a century finally saw a glimmer of hope. Although arrangements were made for people to rotate out, the mental strain of continuously working on the array for a hundred years had left them nearly spent. Before long, the time from the start of the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate¡¯s setup stretched into several hundred years. One day, within the Haoran Sect, a tremendously mysterious force suddenly erupted, shooting straight up and shaking the very boundaries of Floodgate Realm. The entire world felt it tremble. In an instant, every cultivator within Floodgate Realm sensed a vague presence, as if something new was observing everyone. ¡°It¡¯s done!¡± Only those Daolords sitting in various sects understood what this terrifying force signified. The Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate was complete! Chapter 1071 - Chapter 1071: Activating the Array, Glimpsing the Mysteries Chapter 1071: Activating the Array, Glimpsing the Mysteries Editor: Henyee Translations With the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate completed, the very essence of heaven and earth stirred, and instantly, countless sects were made aware of this transformation and rejoiced greatly. Those within the Haoran Sect felt this even more intensely. Suddenly, their spiritual senses amplified, their awareness of the cosmos expanded manifold. It seemed as if the entire Floodgate Realm lay flat before them, and with the completion of the array, the Haoran Sect alone had risen above the clouds, overlooking all. Inside the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate, however, the mood was not as jubilant as one might expect. Countless high-level cultivators were exhausted, sitting on the ground, frantically regulating their breath and circulating their meridians. The activation of the array had shaken them deeply, but thankfully, Jiang Chengxuan intervened timely to protect everyone, preventing a disaster. They hadn¡¯t anticipated that the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate would be so formidable that its activation would cause such a disturbance. After some time, as everyone gradually recovered, a wave of jubilation burst forth within the array. ¡°To think that in my lifetime, I would witness such a profound array, I am truly content to die now!¡± Among them, Xuanji, known for his prowess in divination, felt the array¡¯s power and was moved to tears. Other cultivators skilled in divination showed similar emotions¡ªshock, transcendence, tears¡ªall reflecting their inner excitement. Only they could truly comprehend the significance of this array. Many other cultivators were merely happy that there was now a way to address the cosmic calamity. ¡°Fellow Daoists, we should not delay any further. We must activate the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate now to avoid any complications,¡± Jiang Chengxuan stood from the center of the array, his gaze solemn. Awakening from their reverie, everyone agreed, understanding that the true challenge was just beginning. Although the array was set up, if they couldn¡¯t activate it, its immense potential would be wasted. ¡°Very well! From now on, everything depends on Master Jiang!¡± they declared. ¡°Thank you, Master Jiang. The fate of the Floodgate Realm is now in your hands.¡± With no more doubts about Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s ability to activate the array, one after another, the sect leaders bowed to him in support. With a nod, Jiang Chengxuan replied gravely, ¡°I will do my utmost.¡± The atmosphere tensed as everyone prepared to engage fully. As creators and components of the array, their involvement was crucial. ¡°Master Jiang, only you can command this array. I believe in you,¡± Xuanji said earnestly, his eyes resolute as he took his place within the array. The Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate quieted down, with hundreds of high-level cultivators standing in position, surrounding Jiang Chengxuan at the core. After exchanging a look with Shen Ruoyan, Jiang Chengxuan hesitated no longer. He roared lowly, unleashing all his power. Wave after wave of formidable divinatory energy burst forth from him, forcibly infused into the vast Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate, causing ripples of invisible force. Instantly, as if taking their cue, all the cultivators unleashed their power, sending thousands of beams of light shooting up to meet in the mystically complex array. Runes lit up, spreading from hundreds to thousands, from thousands to tens of thousands, endlessly extending. Standing at the heart of the array, Jiang Chengxuan initiated the full operation of the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate. Each rune within this world of divination activated, beginning to spin! Next, the array flared brightly again, and a terrifying force of divination permeated Floodgate Realm. All veils of destiny were swept aside in this moment, rendered invisible under the might of the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate. Outside the Haoran Sect, at the array¡¯s site, figures like Qin Shenwu, Daolord Pantheon, and Daolord Divine Shadow¡ªall beings of great power¡ªhad arrived. To guard against any accidents, they had come to oversee the area. Even faced with the power of the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate, they couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of insignificance, awed by its magnitude. In that moment, the mists of mystery cleared, and all secrets seemed laid bare, All past and future causes and effects, through the power of the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate, flooded into Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. In this realm shaped by the array, where time and space began to warp, even Daolords felt a sense of ethereal unreality. This was the impact of the power of Karma¡ªif the cosmic causes and effects were confused, everything would return to primordial chaos. Yet, it was in this muddled state that Jiang Chengxuan was able to glimpse the deepest mysteries. ¡°Now, I see it!¡± Amidst this state of cosmic confusion, Jiang Chengxuan sensed a critical insight and immediately directed all his divinatory power towards that segment of destiny within the array. With the aid of the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate, all barriers were shattered, and in the next moment, images began to flood Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind, as well as those of the other Daolords present. The images that appeared were shocking, displaying a world steeped in dark red and black chaos, where malevolent and sinister forces churned like lava. Immense demonic shadows roamed this realm, their presences so formidable that even the Daolords felt a chill. Yet, what was most terrifying was not just this; in this realm of demonic energy, they all recognized faces familiar yet unfamiliar¡ªfaces of cultivators from the vanished sects! These cultivators stood lifeless, their bodies saturated with deathly and demonic energies, enduring endless torment in this abyssal hellscape, converted into puppets of evil. Boom! Just then, a dark spot appeared in the sky, rapidly expanding into a profound expanse of darkness that spread across the entire sky above the Haoran Sect, right at the heart of the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate. Within the darkness, crimson lightning flashed terrifyingly, thunderclaps sounding like the sky was collapsing. This sudden storm was so intense that even Daolords assembled felt an immense pressure bearing down on them. Chapter 1072 - Chapter 1072: Divine Retribution, The Collapse of the Great Array Chapter 1072: Divine Retribution, The Collapse of the Great Array Editor: Henyee Translations Boom! The next moment, a crimson beam tore through the world, piercing the heavens and earth, engulfing everything within the Haoran Sect in a blood-red light. This was the crimson lightning from the profound darkness, immensely domineering, severing the heavens and earth. Some of the less experienced disciples of the Haoran Sect couldn¡¯t even open their eyes amidst this. ¡°What¡¯s happening? Could it be that the Sect Master is ascending?¡± ¡°Such a terrifying aura, could it be the Great Calamity of Heaven and Earth?!¡± ¡°All disciples, quickly take cover!¡± For a time, the Haoran Sect was plunged into panic, but under the command of the elders, the disciples quickly and orderly took shelter. And under this terrifying scene, that crimson light finally struck somewhere in the void, instantly breaking through layers of cosmic concealment and entering the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate. In that instant, everyone within the array felt the breath of death, as the crimson lightning transcended all laws and was indescribable. Only Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, being Daolords, knew that the power within this crimson divine thunder came from the will of the world. Boom! Boom! The next moment, the crimson divine thunder struck the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate, and a tremendously fierce storm of energy erupted from the void. The Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate, an array close to the immortal class, began to collapse instantly under this strike! Everyone present, in their horror, were heartbroken as they watched. But then, a vast torrent of energy completely erupted, blasting everyone into the void in an instant. Inside the Haoran Sect, Qin Shenwu and others only saw a pillar of light flash across the sky, then the void shattered inch by inch, and a terrifying energy storm squeezed out from the broken void. In just a blink of an eye, a storm as high as the Cloud Mist Peak appeared before everyone, shockingly huge! ¡°Not good, the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate has broken, take action to suppress it!¡± Seeing this, Qin Shenwu shouted explosively, with the Five Elements Dao rule manifesting behind him, he bravely took action to suppress one side of heaven and earth. Hearing this, Daolord Pantheon and others also reacted in an extremely short time, each manifesting their own power of the Great Dao, and suppressing the increasingly fierce crimson storm. In an instant, several Daolords manifested their Dao rule, covering the Haoran Sect with various phenomena, filling all with an immensely vast aura, as if the birth of a universe. Boom! Boom! Two incredibly powerful forces collided, instantly creating a vast expanse of void, making everyone present feel as if the world was ending. Fortunately, the target of this crimson divine thunder was not the cultivators here, but the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate itself. After destroying the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate, the dark skies no longer erupted with another wave of attacks. The destructive aftermath, under the joint efforts of the Daolords, was also eventually exhausted of energy and dissipated into nothingness. And Jiang Chengxuan and others, who were blasted out of the void by the destruction of the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate, also timely took action to save themselves, and no one died in this disaster. Still, the feeling of a close shave was inescapable in everyone¡¯s hearts. Jiang Chengxuan and Qin Shenwu, along with other Daolords, looked solemnly at the dark skies, sensing that the power there had not yet dissipated. The will of the world lingered under the dark curtain, still watching everything here. It seemed that the domineering divination of the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate truly angered it, making it determined to annihilate it completely. Such forceful divination had surpassed the limits allowed by the will of the world, constituting a leakage of heavenly secrets, thus inevitably leading to divine retribution. Thus, in this tense atmosphere, everyone made great efforts to conceal their own Qi, not daring to think of the images divined earlier. Yet, despite this, the chilling sensation at the bottom of their hearts became increasingly clear. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly unleashed his power, employing the Heavenly Calculation Technique, and gathered the remnants of power left at the moment of the array¡¯s fragmentation. Following that, a vague human figure slowly appeared in front of him, emitting a chaotic aura of Karma. The next moment, Jiang Chengxuan, with a solemn wave of his hand, sent this figure of Heavenly Calculation Technique power directly into the dark skies. Instantly, the earth trembled fiercely, and an extremely strange and domineering wave spread across the entire Floodgate Realm. But ultimately, after this strike, the dark skies quickly shrank into a singularity and then completely vanished. ¡°Phew¡ª¡± Only then did everyone breathe a sigh of relief, letting go of the heavy stone in their hearts. They all looked towards Jiang Chengxuan with reverence and gratitude, knowing that it was his actions that resolved this crisis. ¡°Such manipulation of heavenly secrets is truly akin to seizing the creation of heaven and earth. Sect Master Jiang, I am truly in awe!¡± exclaimed Xuanji, not sparing any praise. Jiang Chengxuan merely smiled in response, neither denying nor confirming the accolades. ¡°It¡¯s a pity that the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate, which took hundreds of years to build, was destroyed just like that,¡± someone among the cultivators lamented. The collective effort of all the sects in the Floodgate Realm had been extravagantly expended in just one use. ¡°Ha, although the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate is destroyed, we still managed to divine the crucial information,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said with a light chuckle, seemingly unconcerned about the array¡¯s destruction. However, his words fell, and the people around him couldn¡¯t bring themselves to laugh. Everyone¡¯s mind inevitably recalled the terrifying scenes displayed by the heavenly divination, a chill forming in the depths of their souls. Though they had anticipated that the root cause of all these events was likely that legendary demon immortal, the formidable power they witnessed still far exceeded their expectations. ¡°If the cultivators from those super sects were all turned into demonic puppets, that would indeed constitute a terrifying force,¡± murmured Daolord Pantheon, his expression grave. Moreover, there was still the unresolved question of how those sects were abducted. If such incidents were to recur, it would mean that they would have to face many more such formidable foes. ¡°Since we now have the information, we must take the initiative to strike. We cannot sit idly by,¡± Jiang Chengxuan proposed slowly. Knowing there was a demon den within the Floodgate Realm, they had to destroy it to dampen the enemy¡¯s morale. ¡°But from the divined images, there was no information on how to pinpoint its location. What should we do about this?¡± posed a new challenge in front of everyone. Chapter 1073 - Chapter 1073: The Eastern Sea Must Not Be Disturbed, Target the Demon Sect Alliance Chapter 1073: The Eastern Sea Must Not Be Disturbed, Target the Demon Sect Alliance Editor: Henyee Translations The Floodgate Realm is so vast and expansive that a single demon den would be no larger than a secret realm. To attempt a search and forcefully locate it would take an eternity, during which many sects might face persecution. Clearly, solving this problem through brute force was not feasible. As everyone was at a loss, a figure among the assembled cultivators slowly stepped forward and spoke, ¡°I might have some information about the location of the demon den that could be worth trying.¡± Upon hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and the others showed expressions of delighted curiosity and turned to look at him. If such a coincidence were true, then indeed the heavens had not abandoned the Floodgate Realm. ¡°You are¡­ Haibo Dong from the Eastern Sea Sect? If you have any findings, please speak quickly.¡± Someone in the group immediately recognized the speaker and urged him eagerly. Haibo Dong, with a somber expression, slowly said, ¡°Our sect has been rooted in the Eastern Sea for tens of thousands of years. Our practiced techniques and cultivated paths also stem from the Eastern Sea.¡± ¡°I have no concrete evidence for this assertion, but when I saw the scene depicted during the divination, I felt a strong intuition.¡± ¡°It told me that the place is at a corner of the Eastern Sea.¡± Under everyone¡¯s watchful eyes, Haibo Dong gave a mysterious explanation. This plunged Jiang Chengxuan and the others into deep thought, knowing well that as cultivators, such intuitions often represented a kind of divine will. ¡°This means that the great calamity will likely arise from the Eastern Sea!¡± declared the Daolord from the Divine Shadow Sect decisively. Upon hearing this, all the cultivators present nodded slightly in agreement. Only Jiang Chengxuan felt differently; an inexplicable and uneasy intuition arose in his heart, seeming both like a warning and a cause for concern. ¡°If that¡¯s the case, we must not delay and should head to the Eastern Sea immediately,¡± suggested another cultivator decisively. But Haibo Dong stood up again and said, ¡°The bottom of the Eastern Sea is unfathomably deep, guarded by an ancient barrier that has existed for tens of thousands of years. It might be difficult to search there.¡± This remark astonished many present, as it was their first time hearing such information. However, other cultivators from sects near the Eastern Sea also spoke up, confirming the accuracy of this news. Indeed, the existence of this ancient barrier in the Eastern Sea was well known among them, though no one knew what lay behind it. The atmosphere once again became tense, with no easy resolution in sight, and Jiang Chengxuan, still grappling with his own uneasy intuition, remained silent. ¡°In my view, we must break through this ancient barrier to search within. The likelihood that the demon den is there is quite high.¡± ¡°Even if there¡¯s something behind the barrier, could it be worse than sitting by and watching the demon cultivators grow stronger?¡± said the uncompromising Daolord from the Infinite Sect, his tone utterly ruthless. Immediately, some forces within the Eastern Sea region expressed their opposition, as any upheaval in the Eastern Sea would first impact their sects. Facing their doubts, the strong-willed Daolord Infinite was not inclined to back down, and other Daolords, motivated by various strategic considerations, did not speak out to stop him. As the scene threatened to descend into chaos, many cultivators turned their gazes to Jiang Chengxuan, hoping he would take control. Only Jiang Chengxuan had enough authority to make a decisive judgment for everyone present. As the debate gradually subsided, they realized that arguing was pointless; only Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s word could make a final decision. At that moment, all the cultivators turned their eyes towards Jiang Chengxuan. Finally, after a long silence, Jiang Chengxuan slowly spoke, issuing his verdict, ¡°This is unwise; the Eastern Sea barrier should not be disturbed lightly.¡± This statement immediately brought relief to the cultivators from the Eastern Sea sects, while the Daolord Infinite¡¯s expression subtly shifted, though he refrained from further comment. Everyone knew Jiang Chengxuan had more to say and waited for his explanation. ¡°What if I suggested that breaking the Eastern Sea barrier is exactly what the demon cultivators intends for us to do? How would you all feel about that?¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words caused all present to be profoundly shocked. Everyone¡¯s minds churned with tumultuous thoughts at his statement. If what Jiang Chengxuan proposed was true, then the demon cultivators was alarmingly formidable! Could it be that even their ability to divine the location of the demon den was part of the demon cultivators¡¯s calculations? But upon further reflection, this scenario was indeed highly plausible. As leading figures in the cultivation world, those present understood the depths of cunning and malice that could exist. Moreover, with the wisdom and methods of demon cultivators, orchestrating such schemes would hardly be difficult. Seeing that everyone was thoroughly stunned, Jiang Chengxuan continued without pause, ¡°To forcibly enter the Eastern Sea would be to tread a path of no return, a venture far too perilous. The matters tied to the ancient barrier might well be beyond our expectations.¡± At this point, the cultivators, having regained their senses, began to nod slowly in agreement with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s decision. Only Daolord Infinite spoke up again, his voice slow but steady, ¡°Are we to just watch as the demon den continues to grow within the Floodgate Realm?¡± Jiang Chengxuan responded with a confident smile, saying assuredly, ¡°Not at all. While we cannot breach the Eastern Sea barrier, we still have another target that we can strike.¡± This statement once again piqued the curiosity and anticipation of the cultivators present. ¡°Could it be that you mean¡­¡± murmured Daolord Pantheon, his eyes lighting up as he began to grasp Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s plan. ¡°That¡¯s correct,¡± Jiang Chengxuan affirmed. ¡°Our first target should indeed be the alliance of the demon sects.¡± His plan struck like thunder, deeply resonating with the cultivators around him. Everyone¡¯s expressions turned serious as they began to consider all the implications of his words. Indeed, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strategy of cutting the enemy¡¯s support was a maneuver that had proven effective time and again. After repeated strategizing, enlightenment dawned in the eyes of the sect leaders. Clearly, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s suggestion had once again revealed a promising path forward. Chapter 1074 - Chapter 1074: Persuading the Crowd, Emergence of Demon Sects Chapter 1074: Persuading the Crowd, Emergence of Demon Sects Editor: Henyee Translations However, not everyone could understand Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s decision. Immediately, some high-level figures from other sects stepped forward to object, saying, ¡°Shouldn¡¯t the most pressing issue be the demon den? What kind of storm can a mere demon sect stir up? This is putting the cart before the horse!¡± However, most people present ignored this statement. Jiang Chengxuan continued calmly, ¡°Why don¡¯t you consider why the demon immortal, with his heaven-reaching abilities, can make super sects disappear overnight with such power, yet chooses to remain hidden?¡± His detailed guidance led some initially puzzled cultivators to start pondering. ¡°Does this mean¡­ the demon immortal isn¡¯t as terrifying as we thought?¡± someone proposed. Jiang Chengxuan slightly nodded in agreement, affirming the suggestion. ¡°It indicates that there are still things in the Floodgate Realm that he fears, things that, with his current abilities, he may not yet be able to confront directly.¡± ¡°Although his methods are indeed terrifying, from the perspective of a demon immortal, they seem somewhat redundant. At least, he can¡¯t forcefully break the barrier beneath the Eastern Sea; hence, he needs our help.¡± This explanation finally enlightened all the high-level leaders present, who now understood Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s reasoning. His bold yet meticulous deduction, based merely on a single scene, was compelling enough to convince anyone. This realization made some cultivators sigh silently, lamenting the vast differences between individuals, greater even than between humans and dogs. Those who had initially objected now fell silent under the weight of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s logic. ¡°It seems everyone agrees with my assessment,¡± Jiang Chengxuan slowly continued. He knew that while his deductions were persuasive, they lacked key evidence to cement the decision¡ªafter all, guessing the mind of a demon immortal was nothing more than speculation without proof. ¡°By the way, has anyone noticed any unusual activities by the demon sects over the past few centuries?¡± His question once again raised the alertness of all cultivators present. ¡°Odd behaviors are normal for members of the demon sects; if they were acting compliantly, that would surely indicate ulterior motives,¡± a cultivator familiar with the demon sects remarked. This statement hit exactly on what Jiang Chengxuan wanted to demonstrate next. ¡°Exactly, hundreds of years ago, numerous secret realms emerged, filled with countless treasures, yet rarely did we see members of the demon sects competing for them.¡± ¡°With the typically aggressive nature of the demon sects, such compliant behavior must indicate something fishy,¡± was the unanimous consensus. The demon sects, known for their ruthless and unscrupulous methods in seizing opportunities, were never surprised by such actions. But for them to suddenly become disciplined and not greedy for others¡¯ treasures was indeed like a dream¡ªan absurd one at that. Greed was, after all, the core principle of the demon sects. ¡°I am completely convinced by Master Jiang¡¯s deductions,¡± said another cultivator, admiringly. ¡°As Master Jiang said, attacking the demon sects is indeed the right choice at this moment.¡± With Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s analysis out, no one else in the room could object. The previously unconvinced cultivators now showed their respect with a formal bow. ¡°It seems that everyone now agrees with Jiang¡¯s proposal,¡± commented Daolord pantheon with a smile. He was impressed not only by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s decisive strategy but also by his profound insight into the demon immortal¡¯s schemes. To dare to analyze and judge the plans of an immortal being so confidently, despite being at the Mahayana realm himself, showed an extraordinary state of mind. After all, immortals are beings that loom over all others, viewing the inhabitants of the Floodgate Realm merely as pawns. But now, one of these pawns had not just stepped off the chessboard but had become a player¡ªan astounding turn of events. Eventually, with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s thorough explanation, everyone agreed to his proposal. Moments later, they took the information obtained from the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate back to their sects, preparing for the day they would go to war against the demon sects. At the same time, within the territory ruled by the demon sects, a remarkable union had taken place over the past few centuries, unbeknownst to the righteous cultivators of the Floodgate Realm. All demon sects, whether Sacred Skeleton Sect, the Ghost Hall, or others, had merged almost completely under the influence of an unknown power. They no longer distinguished between ¡®you¡¯ and ¡®me¡¯; all disciples addressed each other as brothers and shared a common faith. This event, while seemingly natural, was actually quite bizarre. Throughout the history of the Floodgate Realm, the demon sects had never been disbanded nor had they ever been united like this. Although all practiced dark and unclean methods, each sect had its own heritage, and none would easily submit to another. Even in the current righteous scenario, under the dominance of the Haoran Sect, it was only because of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s personal charisma that a loose alliance was formed. To imagine the demon sects integrating completely into a single entity was unprecedented. Yet, this was exactly what had happened within a short span of time. ¡°Move, head towards the southwest direction, set up the array flags according to the ninety-nine laws!¡± In a certain desolate area within the territory controlled by the demon sects, a large group of demon cultivators was marching under the command of a leader. If Jiang Chengxuan were here, he would recognize this leader as the long-missing Daolord Skeleton. The followers were undoubtedly disciples of the former Bone Demon Church. Neither Daolord Skeleton nor his followers wore the traditional white robes anymore; instead, they were clad in robes of a chaotic mix of black and red adorned with numerous skulls. Clearly, Sacred Skeleton Sect was now just another part of the demon sects and was no longer independent. Under Daolord Skeleton¡¯s command, his followers were laboriously carrying a massive white pillar. These demon cultivators, all of whom possessed the cultivation of merging paths, seemed to struggle under the weight of this single pillar, which was oddly burdensome. Chapter 1075 - Chapter 1075: Setting the Trap, Establishing the Absolute Heaven Array Chapter 1075: Setting the Trap, Establishing the Absolute Heaven Array Editor: Henyee Translations This group of demon sect cultivators walked for a long time, finally arriving at their destination. They threw down the massive white pillar, causing the ground to tremble violently. Then, they looked up towards Daolord Skeleton, who was concentrating intensely, manifesting his Dao rules while layers of deduction powers surfaced around him, evidently calculating something. ¡°Ah, setting up this thing, I wonder when it will end. I haven¡¯t rested for hundreds of years!¡± At this moment, the demon sect cultivators began to whisper among themselves. They all knew that Daolord Skeleton¡¯s calculations would still take a considerable amount of time. Following his instructions, they then began to insert the massive and heavy banners into the ground. ¡°Indeed, for these hundreds of years, our demon sect has been setting these up, not even allowed to leave the sect,¡± another demon sect cultivator lamented helplessly. ¡°It¡¯s also unclear what all this is for; the Daoist keeps everything so secretive, no matter how much we inquire.¡± These years had clearly bred resentment, which they now expressed freely. However, another demon sect cultivator rebuked them anxiously, ¡°These are orders from above, I advise you not to discuss it further. Have you forgotten what happened to Brother Heifeng?¡± Hearing this, a chill ran through the other cultivators, their faces filled with lingering fear. Not long ago, a demon sect cultivator had tried to probe into the secrets of the setup and was immediately detected. An elder from his sect executed him on the spot with ruthless efficiency ¨C a rare occurrence within the demon sects. Although the sects were harsh externally, the elders usually showed some leniency towards their own members. Yet, touching upon this secret meant immediate betrayal, indicating the immense significance behind it. Silenced by the reminder, all the demon cultivators ceased their discussions. Time passed silently until, after a stick of incense had burned down, Daolord Skeleton finally showed signs of action. ¡°Begin,¡± he said coldly. Then, with a surge of pale spiritual power, his aged hand flung out, releasing several skulls that landed in specific spots on the ground. The skulls clicked their teeth incessantly and emitted an eerie green glow from their eyes, creating a terrifying sight. Without hesitation, the demon cultivators lifted the pale pillar again. This time, they summoned their strength, lifting the pillar into the air before driving it forcefully into the ground with their veins bulging. Boom! Under their control, several white pillars simultaneously slammed into the earth, causing a terrifying quake and sending dust flying. Their practiced movements indicated that they had performed this task countless times before. As the white pillars settled into the ground, they emitted a wave of invisible vibrations, resonating with each other as if a giant invisible hand was plucking at them, creating a bizarre and shocking effect. Despite having seen it many times, the demon cultivators still felt a shiver run down their spines. These white pillars, which they had merely inserted into the ground using all their might, now vibrated in such a manner that it begged the question: what kind of being could manipulate them thus? Finally, all the white pillars vibrated into the ground completely, leaving only a fraction of their tips visible above the surface. A gust of cold wind then caused the exposed tips to sway, unfurling a flag with bizarre runes inscribed upon it. It turned out that these white pillars were actually flags, rooted deep in the earth, waving like torches burning in the wind. ¡°Let¡¯s go back to the sect to fetch more flags, then move to the next location,¡± Daolord Skeleton said coldly, ignoring the exhausted expressions of his followers. With a flash, he transformed into a beam of light and disappeared into the distant sky, leaving his bewildered and fearful followers behind. For hundreds of years, they had been setting up without any breaks, as if fearful of something imminent. They moved from one place to another, racing against time. Even these cultivators, who were at the stage of merging paths, were exhausted and longed for a respite. But faced with the eerie atmosphere within the demon sect and under the direct command of a Daolord, they dared not even utter a word about resting. ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± they said numbly, transforming into beams of light and flying towards the location of the demon sect. This scene was replicated across the demon-controlled territory¡ªif one could see through the dark clouds over the land of the demon sects, they would notice that nearly ninety percent of the area had flags planted. On his way to the demon sect, Daolord Skeleton¡¯s expression was grave. According to the information provided by that certain individual, they were running out of time, and the setup of the Absolute Heaven Array was still incomplete. Yes, the setup that the demon sect had been working on for hundreds of years was the Absolute Heaven Array, a fact known only to Daolords of the demon sect. The Absolute Heaven Array wasn¡¯t an array known within the Floodgate Realm but was an extraterrestrial artifact, transcending the known existence. Even the purpose of the array was only revealed to Daolord Skeleton and his peers by that mysterious entity. The Absolute Heaven Array could completely isolate a region from the heavenly awareness, effectively blinding the consciousness of the world, a necessary condition for true immortal beings from higher realms to descend. The demon sects had been setting up this array with a clear, unspoken goal. All information about this array was so sensitive that even their own disciples, if they tried to probe into it, had to be eliminated immediately with extreme prejudice. The notion of collaborating with a demonic immortal being involved risks so great that it demanded utmost discretion. Even if their own disciples wouldn¡¯t betray them, the causal forces of the universe might detect their activities and bring divine punishment. The Absolute Heaven Array was even more terrifying than the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate they had known about. The latter merely spied on the heavenly secrets and could provoke the wrath of the world¡¯s consciousness, let alone an array like the Absolute Heaven Array that aimed to completely shield those secrets. However, what truly worried Daolord Skeleton was not just the complexity of the array or the enormity of the stakes involved. His greatest concern was that their actions, large and slow as they were, might not escape the notice of the major sects and families of the realm. Even though the demon sects had been racing against time, constantly setting up the array without rest for hundreds of years, they were still a hair¡¯s breadth away from true success. The resources and energies of the demon sects had been utterly drained; even though they were anxious, they were also helpless. Chapter 1076 - Chapter 1076: War Frog, Imminent Success Chapter 1076: War Frog, Imminent Success Editor: Henyee Translations Days later, at the border of the demon sects¡¯ controlled territory, a large group of cultivators in various sect robes, exuding extraordinary auras, stood with their hands behind their backs. They were on a cliff, gazing into the heartland of the demon sects, but their vision was obscured by a swirling red and black fog, which was clearly not a natural phenomenon. ¡°After all, demon cultivators are still human, and they require similar environments for cultivation as other cultivators,¡± one of the gathered cultivators explained. ¡°Only beings like demons from other realms would modify their domains to be filled with filth and demonic energy.¡± ¡°This array is the War Fog Array, crafted by the combined might of the demon sects. With this array in place, it¡¯s difficult for us to observe their actions from the outside,¡± another added. There had been conflicts between the righteous and demonic paths thousands of years ago due to a cataclysmic event. At that time, under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s leadership, the various sects had launched a surprise attack on the demon sects¡¯ heartland, driving them to the edges of the Floodgate Realm. Subsequently, the righteous sects had stationed monitors to prevent any potential misconduct by the demon sects. However, the emergence of the old ancestors of the demon sects, all of whom were powerful Daolords of Mahayana realm, changed the scenario drastically. With their intervention, the sects initially responsible for monitoring the demon sects could no longer interfere in their territories. ¡°If it weren¡¯t for the fear of reigniting conflict with the righteous alliance, these demon ancestors would have likely slain them outright,¡± a cultivator remarked. To avoid further disturbances in the Floodgate Realm, an unspoken agreement was eventually reached between the demonic and righteous paths. The demon sects were to remain within their exiled territories and not relocate, while the righteous paths were not to interfere in demon sect affairs or enter their territories without cause. After centuries of this standoff, the demon sects erected the War Fog Array, effectively sealing off any external prying into their lands. ¡°As we stand here, the uneasy feeling in my heart intensifies,¡± declared Daolord Pantheon, stepping forward. ¡°It appears that what Chengxuan has deduced might indeed be the truth,¡± Qin Shenwu agreed, and others nodded in affirmation. The closer they got to the demon sects¡¯ borders, the more pronounced their unease became, unbeknownst to them, a sign of the nearing completion of the Absolute Heaven Array and the consequent shifts in the spiritual energy. ¡°Damn the demon sects, to sacrifice the entire Floodgate Realm for their selfish gains!¡± a Daolord from the Divine Shadow Gate cursed in anger. ¡°If the demonic immortal being truly descends, it seems only the traitorous demon sects would be spared. If the Floodgate Realm were to be destroyed, not even the demon sects themselves might survive.¡± ¡°It must be that the demonic immortal promised to help the demon sect Daolords ascend to the immortal realm. Only such an offer could drive them to such madness,¡± Jiang Chengxuan spoke again, standing alongside Shen Ruyan. This speculation startled the other Daolords; the thought that the demon sects understood the motives behind their actions offered some explanation. ¡°To ascend to the immortal realm without the necessary destiny is as difficult as reaching the heavens, but with the aid of an immortal, it becomes within reach,¡± Jiang continued. This temptation, especially for those near the peak of Mahayana, was nearly irresistible¡ªevery step closer to ascension is fraught with risk; a single mistake could mean obliteration. Apart from Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Qin Shenwu, who else among the gathered Daolords could confidently reject the lure of a guaranteed ascension? Silence fell over the group. ¡°Let¡¯s go. There¡¯s no time to ponder further,¡± Jiang finally said. ¡°We must delve deeper into the demon sects¡¯ territory, uncover their plots, and thwart their plans.¡± ¡°This battle may well be the strongest the Floodgate Realm has seen in thousands of years. Everyone, please be cautious.¡± With that, the elite cultivators from various sects, all of them Daolords, readied themselves. It was a gathering more formidable than even the historic battles of the Five Realms. The leaders among them exchanged glances and began to cast their protective spells, covering the others with their formidable power, ensuring silent entry into the fog of war. Without further discussion, each group, led by a Daolord, entered the demon lands. Only Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan remained, forming a special team tasked with infiltrating the very heart of the demon sects. ¡°Let¡¯s go, Wife,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said to Shen Ruyan. ¡°Alright,¡± she replied. After the others had departed, the couple transformed into beams of light, diving into the war fog, stirring not a single ripple. Meanwhile, within the territory controlled by the demonic sects, the grand elders from various demonic paths were leading their disciples, positioning large white banners at calculated spots. These banners trembled oddly as they were planted, resembling venomous spires piercing deep into the substrate of the Floodgate Realm. ¡°We¡¯re close, it¡¯s almost complete,¡± expressed the Daolord from the Five Poisons Sect, his eyes shimmering with excitement. According to the information from the other demonic sect leaders, only ten more positions were needed to fully deploy the Absolute Heaven Array. ¡°Once we facilitate the descent of the great demonic immortal into the Floodgate Realm, my lifelong wish will be fulfilled¡­¡± the Five Poisons Daolord muttered as he gazed into the war fog that shrouded the demonic realm. Originally meant to preserve his lifespan by lying dormant within a seal, he had instead chosen to spend hundreds of years outside, setting up the array, all to fulfill his ambition of ascending to the immortal realm. For ascension, he would sacrifice anything, even his own lineage and the legacy of the Five Poisons Sect he founded. The prospect of ascending to the immortal realm, for someone of his cultivation standing, was tantamount to being reborn¡ªa temptation impossible for anyone to resist. ¡°Buzz¡ª¡± A mysterious vibration traveled between the white banners, and the Five Poisons Daolord showed a satisfied expression, ready to direct his followers to the next location. However, at that moment, a shocking change occurred! From behind their group, a sudden explosion of formidable power erupted from a point in space. Terrifying forces of Dao rules, like furious dragons, surged forth. ¡°An enemy attack! Defend!¡± The seasoned Five Poisons Daolord, cunning and experienced as he was, instantly recognized the threat of an incoming attack. His Dao rules manifested, emitting a dense, dark purple energy that corroded the void as it attempted to block the incoming assault. Chapter 1077 - Chapter 1077: Collision, the Battle of Daolords Chapter 1077: Collision, the Battle of Daolords Editor: Henyee Translations In fact, half a day earlier, the group of cultivators led by Daolord Pantheon had already tracked their way to this array setup site by following the lingering energies. However, upon detecting the enemy, Daolord Pantheon did not command an immediate attack. Instead, observing the bizarre actions of the demonic cultivators, he led his group to lie in wait at this location, seeking to uncover the underlying conspiracy. It was only after observing the deployment of one banner after another that he realized the people from the demonic sects were setting up an array. Despite his extensive experience as a great Daolord, he could not recognize any aspects of the array being set up. Yet, the sheer terror of the array was undeniable. Just the fluctuations emitted during its setup caused a vague and obscure unease in Daolord Pantheon¡¯s heart. Ultimately, he chose to record the process of the array¡¯s setup using a certain type of recording stone and sent it to Jiang Chengxuan through various means. After completing all this, and just as the enemy was about to leave, feeling relaxed, he chose to strike boldly. In the void, the Dao rule of Daolord Pantheon and Daolord Five Poisons collided suddenly, causing a terrifying explosion at their meeting point. Undoubtedly, the site of impact was closer to the demonic cultivators¡¯ side. As a result, countless demonic cultivators were caught in the blast and severely wounded in an instant. The only regret was that Daolord Five Poisons seemed to have been on guard against something, and thus, even under a surprise attack, no effective damage was inflicted. ¡°Daolord Pantheon! You intrude into our demonic territory uninvited. Are you trying to start a war?¡± After the clash, Daolord Five Poisons shouted furiously with a ferocious expression. If it wasn¡¯t for the need to be constantly vigilant while deploying the Absolute Heaven Array, he might very well have faced uncertain life or death under that strike, which infuriated him even more. ¡°What vile deeds your demonic sect has done, do I even need to say it out loud?¡± Daolord Pantheon retorted without backing down, immediately challenging the other. This remark shocked Daolord Five Poisons, his expression gradually turning grave. He didn¡¯t counter but instead asked calmly, realizing something: ¡°How long have you been in the demonic territory?¡± ¡°I have nothing to say to you, but we are fully aware of the filthy deeds performed by your old demonic Daolords.¡± The exchange between the two Daolords left their subordinates confused, yet they themselves understood the implications of the conversation. ¡°Does this mean the righteous forces have fully infiltrated the demonic territory?¡± Daolord Five Poisons asked again, his face darkening. However, Daolord Pantheon gave no response, just staring fixedly at his opponent. In that instant, Daolord Five Poisons understood that the righteous path had indeed uncovered the demonic plot, and a cataclysmic battle was now unavoidable. ¡°Then you shall all die!¡± The next moment, he manifested his great Dao rule, a dense black-purple energy enveloping the world around him, pressing down ferociously towards Daolord Pantheon. ¡°Hmph!¡± Daolord Pantheon no longer held back either. Golden light surged around him, his great Dao rule manifesting as a vast golden river, rushing towards the black-purple energy to counter it. As the two clashed, a signal for all-out combat was given. Cultivators from both the righteous and demonic sides began to unleash various techniques against their foes. Boom! Boom! The collision between Daolord Five Poisons and Daolord Pantheon shook the entire world. If not for the Floodgate Realm being fortified by a prosperous era, a natural disaster would have likely been triggered. ¡°Whoosh!¡± Without hesitation, the two transformed into beams of light, ascending to the skies above. Only there could they fight without causing catastrophic damage to the world below. This scene was mirrored in many areas within the demonic territory, as Daolord Skeleton clashed against Qin Shenwu¡¯s Five Elements Mountains, and Daolord Phantom Ghost unleashed the Path of the Yellow Springs against his adversary¡¯s overwhelming sword intent. A war involving all peak powers of the Floodgate Realm erupted without warning¡ªan epic battle that involved the highest echelons of power. All cultivators within the demonic territory trembled at this world-shattering scene, puzzled why the righteous Daolords had suddenly initiated a massive attack against them. Under such terrifying pressure, they had no capacity to think, only trying to flee the battlefield to avoid being caught in the crossfire. Meanwhile, in the central stronghold of the demonic alliance, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan stood in the void, sensing the terrifying energies unleashed from various locations, aware that a grand battle between good and evil had once again begun. However, the couple chose not to attack the main sect of the demonic alliance directly. Jiang Chengxuan was more concerned with the array flags that had been discovered by the Daolords during their covert operations or before the war broke out within the demonic territory. Despite his expertise in array, he could not determine the purpose of the array from the images sent by his allies. Such a situation undoubtedly piqued Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s curiosity. They had come here to strike against the demonic sects, but uncovering the conspiracy between the demonic sects and the demonic immortals was their primary goal. ¡°Husband, based on what I see, this array set up by the demonic sects certainly does not belong to the Floodgate Realm,¡± Shen Ruyan commented softly after reviewing the transmissions from other Daolords. Jiang Chengxuan agreed wholeheartedly. Given that the demonic sects had aligned with a demonic immortal, it was unlikely they would exert such effort for a trivial array. He promptly took out a jade slip from his collection, which had been recorded by Immortal Eastern River, labeled ¡°Record of Unusual Arrays.¡± ¡°Absolute Heaven Array!¡± After searching the jade slip and carefully comparing the information, Jiang Chengxuan located the details about this particular array. Shen Ruyan leaned over to read along, her expression growing solemn. ¡°Absolute Heaven Array, isolates heavenly secrets, summons immortals.¡± These brief descriptions were enough to turn both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s expressions grave. It was hard to imagine that, unbeknownst to them, the plans of the demonic immortals and the demonic sects had progressed so far. Had they not uncovered this today, they might soon have faced a true immortal being¡ªan opponent against whom even a united front of all sects would stand little chance. After a moment of contemplation, both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looked at each other, seeing the shock in each other¡¯s eyes. According to descriptions from various great Daolords, the Absolute Heaven Array was possibly near eighty percent completion. Chapter 1078 - Chapter 1078: Primary Target, Destroy the Array Flags Chapter 1078: Primary Target, Destroy the Array Flags Editor: Henyee Translations Upon discovering the existence of the Absolute Heaven Array, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt a chill down their spines, yet at the same time, there was a sense of relief. Only at this moment did they truly unravel the mystery of the great calamity of the world, finding a ray of hope amidst the fog. It must be said, the decision to declare war on the demonic sects, although rational, was still a huge gamble. Jiang Chengxuan, although never showing it publicly, couldn¡¯t help but harbor concerns about the plan in his heart. Their opponent was a demonic immortal, akin to a deity for the Floodgate Realm, with all other beings mere ants by comparison. Competing against such an entity required immense courage. As the leader of the Floodgate Realm, Jiang Chengxuan carried a weight on his shoulders not as light as others might imagine. Each of his decisions impacted the future of the realm; any slight mishap could render him a sinner for eternity. However, with the discovery of the Absolute Heaven Array, things had changed. The existence of this array had confirmed the accuracy of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s deductions¡ªthe ultimate goal of the demonic immortal was indeed within the demonic sects¡¯ territory. They had finally grasped the strings of fate firmly in their hands at this moment. ¡°The array set up by the demonic sects is the Absolute Heaven Array, capable of shielding against heavenly secrets and summoning immortals. All teams, remember to prioritize its destruction.¡± Upon receiving this information, Jiang Chengxuan did not hesitate to send this crucial directive to every cultivator through special means. Instantly, cultivators scattered across various regions of the demonic territory were taken aback upon hearing this. The true intent of the demonic immortal was to descend into the Floodgate Realm using their real spirit. With the demonic sects¡¯ assistance, this plan had progressed to such an advanced stage. A wave of chilling realization swept over them, yet at the same time, they felt a mix of relief and secret joy. Thankfully, they had Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate, which allowed all the sects to arrive here in time to unravel the demonic sects¡¯ conspiracy. ¡°First, destroy those array flags, avoid entangling with the enemy!¡± Upon receiving Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s message, the cultivators on various battlefields immediately relayed the command. Previously, cultivators from the righteous alliance, deeply engaged in fierce battles with the demonic cultivators, suddenly ceased their assaults and disengaged from combat. While the demonic cultivators were puzzled by their opponents¡¯ sudden withdrawal, suspecting some sort of strategy, the cultivators of the righteous path manifested various powers and launched attacks directly at the completed array flags. Thunderous booms resounded! Various powers struck the array flags of the Absolute Heaven Array, which were deeply rooted in the ground, causing terrifying tremors. The entire realm of the demonic sects shook violently, massive fissures spreading everywhere, resembling deep abysses. This spectacle filled the demonic cultivators with a creeping unease, as due to the demonic Daolords¡¯ secrecy, they were unaware of the actual purpose of these array flags. ¡°Damn it! Damn it all! Heed my command¡ªprotect the array flags!!¡± The next moment, witnessing all this, the demonic Daolords were unable to contain their fury, their voices thundering across the void. These array flags represented their hope for ascension to the immortal realm, and much of the demonic sects¡¯ resources and efforts had gone into their completion to this point. Now, as the righteous path began attacking the array flags, it was as painful as if they were being struck themselves. Immediately, countless demonic cultivators reacted, unleashing their own Dao rules in attempts to block the attacks from the righteous path. However, due to years of development, the collective strength of the righteous cultivators had always been superior to that of the demonic path, and with their focused attack solely on the array flags, the demonic side could hardly stop them. Under the relentless bombardment of spells, the robust Absolute Heaven Array flags began to show signs of damage and fragmentation. In just moments, nearly ten percent of the array flags set up by the demonic sects across various locations were forcibly removed by the righteous side. This development enraged the demonic Daolords, nearly driving them to spitting blood. The Absolute Heaven Array, which they had been setting up for a hundred years, had consumed untold resources and time. Now, it was being destroyed in an instant. ¡°You all deserve to die! I, Daolord Five Poisons, will kill you all!¡± High above in the battlefield of the skies, seeing this, Daolord Five Poisons unleashed terrifying Dao rules, attempting to break through the blockade and crush the righteous cultivators below. ¡°Humph! Don¡¯t even think about it! Colluding with foreign enemies, today will be the day your demonic sect is annihilated!¡± As Daolord Pantheon coldly snorted, he summoned countless divine soldiers and generals. With formidable force, they broke through the opposing seals, pushing back forcefully to their original positions. The two sides immediately erupted into a fierce battle again, their Dao rules enveloping part of the world, stirring up countless chaotic energies. ¡­ On another battlefield, under the leadership of Qin Shenwu, the many cultivators of the Haoran Sect were also actively destroying the array flags. ¡°Qin Shenwu! Today, it¡¯s either your death or mine!¡± Above the heaven, Daolord Skeleton, standing on skeletals, shouted venomously at Qin Shenwu. He never imagined that thousands of years after his defeat in the immortal cave abode, it would again be Qin Shenwu and the Haoran Sect blocking his path to a great opportunity. ¡°Hahaha! You should be thinking about how you¡¯re going to escape today!¡± Facing Daolord Skeleton¡¯s deployment of the Path of Bones, and the numerous large skeletal manifestations rushing to attack, Qin Shenwu laughed heartily as he manifested his Five Elements true body and fearlessly engaged in battle. The two fought fiercely in the chaos, neither yielding a step, their eerie skeletal manifestations clashing with the brilliant Five Elements true body in a battle as grand as that of gods and demons. ¡­ On yet another battlefield, Daolord Infinite held the Arcane Treasure, the Infinite Sword, manifesting a sky-encompassing sword prison. Millions of sword lights, like a flowing galaxy, surged towards his enemy. Facing him was Daolord Phantom Ghost, whom Jiang Chengxuan had heavily injured before. Now recovered to ninety percent of his strength, under his manifested Path of the Netherworld, countless vengeful spirits and ghastly souls devoured and tore at the void, clashing with the manifested sword lights of the Infinite Sword Path. The two were evenly matched in strength, making it difficult to determine a victor. However, their expressions during the battle were starkly different. Daolord Infinite was expressionless and cold, whereas Daolord Phantom Ghost looked frantic and furious. Beneath the battlefield of these two, it was the righteous cultivators and demonic sect members clashing. Amidst the manifestations of their Dao rules and the thunderous roars, the earth split apart, and one after another, the flags of the Absolute Heaven Array were destroyed. Clearly, what Daolord Phantom Ghost was anxious about were these array flags. Within every battlefield across the demonic sect¡¯s territory, the righteous side almost universally held the advantage, driving back the demonic sects at every turn, rendering them powerless and furious. Chapter 1079 - Chapter 1079: Blocking the Path Chapter 1079: Blocking the Path Editor: Henyee Translations Standing just outside the void of the demonic sect¡¯s main base, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan quickly received messages from various battlefields that they were prevailing. Together, they estimated that about twenty percent of the array flags for the Absolute Heaven Array set up by the demonic sect had already been destroyed by the righteous side. Clearly, this outcome indicated one thing: the overall strength of the righteous side completely overwhelmed that of the demonic sect. ¡°It seems the demon immortal chose the wrong allies,¡± Jiang Chengxuan commented with a smile, his mood lightened under such advantageous circumstances, enough to joke about it. ¡°Yes, when the demonic sect¡¯s forces retreat here, it will be our time to act,¡± Shen Ruyan slowly replied. Their purpose in coming to the demonic sect¡¯s main base was twofold. First, to investigate the messages related to the celestial catastrophe and to probe the demon immortal¡¯s schemes, which they had now accomplished. Second, to intercept the demonic forces here as they retreated, pinning them between two fronts to finalize the battle. According to Jiang Chengxuan and others¡¯ discussion, the only retreat route for the demonic sect under disadvantage would be to return here. Beyond the borders of the demonic sect¡¯s territory lay the realms controlled by the righteous path. Even if the high-ranking cultivators were almost all present here, they would not dare to escape rashly. And indeed, that was the case. Reports from the battlefield indicated that once the demonic sect¡¯s troops realized they were beaten, they fought retreating battles, gradually consolidating towards their position. After so many years of conflict with the demonic sect, the righteous path of the Floodgate realm had a firm grasp on the enemy¡¯s tactics. ¡°All that¡¯s left is to give it time,¡± Jiang Chengxuan murmured, and time quietly passed. One day, while they were resting in this location, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan finally sensed a large group of cultivators approaching from miles away. Among them were numerous beings above the union realm, and even the number of Daolords exceeded two digits. The ultimate battlefield between the righteous sects and the demonic forces had finally arrived at this location. All factions from both sides had gathered here, a scene of astonishing magnitude. Such a battle was unprecedented in the history of the Floodgate realm. Observing everything from the void, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt boundless spirits rising within them. After such a long wait, today, they could finally make their move and bring a decisive conclusion to this epic battle. ¡°Hurry! As long as we return to the main sect and contact the demon immortal, we still have hope!¡± ¡°These damned righteous cultivators, one day, I will turn you all into puppets!¡± At the forefront of the retreating demonic forces, several streaks of light flew quickly, led by the well-known figures to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan: Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost, accompanied by five other Daolords of the demonic sect. After facing consecutive defeats and knowing they couldn¡¯t reverse the downward spiral, they led their followers in a collective retreat. They believed that within the demonic sect¡¯s main base, there was still a chance for turnaround, having unwavering faith in that eminent being¡¯s capabilities. But then, a very calm voice emerged, causing the complexions of these demonic Daolords to drastically change. ¡°Fellows, I¡¯ve been waiting a long time for you. How have you been?¡± This familiar voice immediately shocked Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost, filling them with immense fear. Two figures slowly emerged from the void, blocking all the demonic Daolords¡¯ paths, manifesting terrifyingly powerful Dao forces that overshadowed the heavens. Needless to say, these figures were none other than Shen Ruyan and Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Jiang Chengxuan! Shen Ruyan!¡± Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost shouted ferociously. Hearing these names, the other demonic Daolords also shook in shock. In an instant, they realized they had fallen into a trap. Without any hesitation, they exploded with all their Dao rule, launching a ferocious assault on the two, decisively. At this critical moment of life and death, despite feeling despair, they could not afford to give up, and if they wanted to return to the demonic sect, they had no choice but to eliminate these two adversaries. The Dao forces of five Daolords manifested simultaneously in the void, their different powers charging through the cosmos, pressing down oppressively. This power caused the void to crack instantaneously, shaking the world. Even for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, this moment demanded full concentration as they manifested the Dao rule of Life and Death, merging their powers to meet the attack head-on. The clash of seven great Dao Lord forces was terrifying; their collision caused an unprecedented explosion in the void, giving birth to nothingness that devoured everything. The shockwave from this encounter even shook the entire Floodgate realm. At this moment, Qin Shenwu and others, aware that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had engaged with the enemy, unleashed their full strength and traversed the void to join the battle. ¡°Hurry! Push them back, or we¡¯ll be completely encircled,¡± bellowed Daolord Skeleton. He manifested dozens of skeletal phantasms in a suicidal attack, desperate to break through. The rest of the demonic Daolords, sensing the urgency, also unleashed their most powerful divine abilities, striving to repel Jiang and Shen quickly. A barrage of supreme divine powers erupted, and in front of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, an endless torrent of energy swept through. ¡°Five-Colored Nirvana Lotus, manifest!¡± In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan held nothing back. His Five Elements Dao rule peaked as a multicolored world emerged around them with a divine lotus materializing from thin air, pressing down on the surroundings and manifesting miraculous visions. Then, the five supreme powers reversed, causing causality to flow backward, and terrifying Dharmic power erupted at that moment. The Five-Colored Nirvana Lotus faced the onslaught of the five demonic Daolords¡¯ divine powers head-on. In that instant, the sky lost its color, and the entire demonic sect¡¯s territory was lit as if it were daylight. Nothingness emerged in the void, creating what seemed like a breach in the demonic land. Countless chaotic energies poured out, contaminating everything around. Jiang Chengxuan single-handedly blocked the attack of five Daolords, a scene of staggering impact. In an instant, all the demonic Daolords felt a sense of unreality, disbelief etched across their faces. Being of equal rank, why could this man achieve such feats? Without time for further thought, the next moment, a Primordial Divine Thunder from Shen Ruyan shattered the nothingness, striking like a torrential galaxy. This sudden attack, no less powerful than Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s, caught the demonic Daolords off-guard. They roared in unison, unleashing their Dao forces in defense. Chapter 1080 - Chapter 1080: Change, Demonized Puppets Chapter 1080: Change, Demonized Puppets Editor: Henyee Translations Amidst thunderous roars, Shen Ruyan¡¯s attack collided with the Dao rules of the five demonic Daolords, darkening the entire landscape. The earth trembled as if the sky had collapsed. The terrifying rumblings and aftershocks caused the demonic sect¡¯s army, miles away, to shatter in spirit, making it impossible for them to approach the combat zone. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s blockade had effectively cut off any retreat for these demonic cultivators. ¡°No! How can this be!¡± ¡°Are we truly doomed today?¡± In that moment, countless demonic cultivators screamed in despair. Just as they were about to retreat into the sanctuary of the demonic sect¡¯s main sect, an insurmountable divide appeared before them. Behind them, the righteous cultivators were rapidly closing in. Their formidable presence and the dazzling display of their Dao rules in the void were intimidating. To the demonic cultivators, however, this appeared no less than a vision of hell. In the next moment, amidst waves of fluctuating energies, various spells and divine abilities rained down from the heavens, bombarding the demonic army. A brutal slaughter commenced once more within the bounds of the demonic realm. Shifting focus back to the battleground of the Daolords. After the destruction erupted, in a devastated expanse of the void, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan stood with arms behind their backs, their expressions grim as they faced their foes. The five Daolords of the demonic sect stood before them, shaken and despondent after a round of exchanges. Though no longer at their peak, they were still immensely confident in their own strength. However, after witnessing the terrifying power displayed by Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, they began to doubt their own capabilities, feeling tremors even in their Dao hearts. Outnumbered five to two, yet still unable to repel Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, the cruelty of their situation surpassed their wildest imaginations. At that moment, an ominous voice from behind the five Daolords plunged their hearts into despair. ¡°Today marks your end, traitors of Floodgate, deserving of death!¡± From behind the five demonic Daolords, in the void, the sound of tearing echoed as five formidable presences slowly emerged. It was Qin Shenwu, Daolord Pantheon, and others. With Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan blocking them, these figures had finally arrived, completing the encirclement of the demonic Daolords. This development truly made Daolord Skeleton and others feel as if they were surrounded by enemies on all sides. Could it be that after today, the demonic sect would be completely eradicated from the Floodgate realm? ¡­ ¡°Ha! A bunch of useless fools!¡± Meanwhile, beneath a barrier in the Eastern Sea, within a demon-infested cave, a sinister voice rang out. Dark shadows twisted and manifested in the cave, revealing the battlefield of the demonic side. ¡°What a pity, the Absolute Heaven Array was just one step away from completion. These Floodgate realm cultivators really have too much luck.¡± ¡°But do you think it¡¯s over?¡± ¡°Let your comrades entertain you for a while, hahaha!¡± The being lurking in the shadows felt no panic; on the contrary, his excitement and amusement only grew. As his maniacal laughter echoed, the entire cave seemed to activate some power, starting to shake violently. Billowing demonic mists converged, forming a devouring vortex. Countless puppets, made from Floodgate realm cultivators, slowly sank into the ground within this vortex. ¡­ On the battlefield between the demonic cultivators and the righteous side, the fight had reached its most intense stage. The righteous side, leveraging their overall strength and momentum, had already annihilated many demonic cultivators, tipping the scales of victory completely in their favor. However, just then, a sudden tightness gripped the hearts of all cultivators, a powerful sense of unease suddenly descended upon everyone. The atmosphere between heaven and earth rapidly turned violent and demonic, and suddenly, a roaring sound from the sky drew everyone¡¯s attention. A massive black and red vortex swallowed the sky in an instant, with endless demonic mists surging out like a storm. This terrifying spectacle shocked everyone present, causing them to involuntarily gather together, ceasing their attacks. ¡°Demonic mists! Could it be¡­¡± They had a terrifying guess in their hearts, having seen such vast demonic mists only in one other place, and the dreadful scenes from the Mystic Heavenly Array of Cosmic Fate once again flashed through their minds. Without time to ponder, the next moment, thunder roared within the blood-red vortex, and figures shrouded in corrupting mists flew out. These figures were none other than countless puppets made from missing cultivators of the Floodgate realm! Descending like a meteor shower of evil spirits from the sky. ¡°That¡¯s¡­ the leader of Shenji Sect, Saint Shenji!¡± ¡°That¡¯s the Sect Master of Tianyu Sect, Saint Tianyu!¡± In an instant, some of the righteous cultivators recognized several figures lurking beneath the thick demonic mists and exclaimed in shock. ¡°No! They have been turned into puppets; don¡¯t let your emotions sway you, show no mercy!¡± A righteous cultivator shouted, jolting everyone awake. The faces of all present turned grave as they quickly adjusted their mindset, preparing to face the enemy. As cultivators, they were well aware of the principles involved. ¡°Roar! Ahhh!¡ª¡± Amidst the trembling of the earth, the countless demonized puppets landed on the battlefield, howling furiously. Their demonic aura surged to the skies, instantly turning the area profoundly corrupt. The next moment, these demonized puppets began to manifest some kind of bizarre Dao power, charging at the righteous cultivators. This sudden twist caught even the demonic side off guard. Although these demonized puppets didn¡¯t assist them, they also didn¡¯t attack them, clearly indicating they were on the same side. ¡°Fight! Fight your way back!¡± In an instant, the demonic cultivators realized what was happening and joined the charge along with the demonized puppets. The situation reversed in the blink of an eye. These demonized puppets, originally from powerful forces, had become even stronger after being reforged by the demonic immortal¡¯s methods. Their powers, derived from a Dao that did not belong to the Floodgate realm, were exceedingly strange and fierce. As the three forces clashed together, the battlefield saw the righteous side of the Floodgate realm suddenly at a disadvantage. Amidst the sky-high demonic mists, the righteous cultivators felt an inexplicable suppression, rapidly turning the battle grim. Meanwhile, at Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s battlefield, five formidable demonic stars crossed the void and forcefully descended into the fray, their ferocious killing intent sweeping across the area. Chapter 1081 - Chapter 1081: Terrifying, Rise From the Dead Chapter 1081: Terrifying, Rise From the Dead Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°This!¡± The arrival of the five formidable demonized puppets immediately startled Jiang Chengxuan and the others, causing them to cease their encirclement of the demonic Daolords. ¡°It¡¯s the old ancestors from the missing sects!¡± In the next moment, Qin Shenwu¡¯s eyes narrowed as he recognized the identities of these figures. At this, Jiang Chengxuan understood that the demonic immortal had likely noticed the events unfolding here and had shifted the power from the demonic abyss to this battlefield. On the other side, Daolord Skeleton and others felt the surging demonic aura and knew that their rescuer had acted, filling them with joy. ¡°Roar!¡ª¡± The five demonized puppets, devoid of self-awareness and following only commands, immediately recognized their targets and launched an attack on Jiang Chengxuan and the others without hesitation. As the demonic Dao manifested, darkening the skies, filthy blood rain poured down from the heavens. The explosive force released by the five ancestor-level demonized puppets in an instant stunned everyone present. These individuals, who in life were merely at the level of Dao Mastery, had entered False Mahayana through demonic transformation, exhibiting bizarre and powerful forms. ¡°Die!¡± The five demonized puppets, manifesting Dao rule, turned the void into an extremely filthy quagmire. The next moment, their forms rapidly expanded, transforming into towering beings. The terrifying power of their Dao immediately shattered the void, hurtling towards Jiang Chengxuan and the others. The strange Dao power of the puppets affected everyone present, causing a sense of stagnation, except for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. However, the power of the Daolords was sufficient to break through the blockade, and Qin Shenwu and others instantly manifested various divine powers to counterattack. Boom! Boom! The already chaotic battlefield erupted anew, stirring countless chaotic energies. After this exchange, Qin Shenwu and others appeared solemn; the puppets¡¯ power was enough to match them evenly. ¡°Kill! The power of the skeleton, annihilate all beings!¡± However, Daolord Skeleton and other demonic Daolords were cunning and did not miss this opportunity to strike while the demonized puppets were pushed back. The five demonic Daolords all manifested their Dao and launched divine powers in an attack. In the void above, chaotic and demonic energies intertwined, with ghostly white skeletal figures and terrifying specters flickering in and out of existence. ¡°Five-Colored Nirvana Divine Lotus! Deploy!¡± ¡°Primordial Life and Death Thunder, strike!¡± Facing the divine powers of the five demonic Daolords, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan once again made their move, their two great divine powers forcefully breaking the blockade to strike back. The brilliant Primordial Thunder released in the demonic mists unleashed intense energy, scorching the void with a sizzling sound. The vast destructive surge of the Five Elements Nirvana Lotus then reversed the five elements, erupting once more with a world-shaking force. Boom! Boom! This time, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s counterattack once again stopped the assault of the five demonic Daolords. But in the waves of the aftermath, the demonized puppets disregarded everything, forcibly charging towards them amid the impact. In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan saw multiple demonic shadows flicker before his eyes, and then three demonized puppets simultaneously extended their hands, pressing down. The void cracked inch by inch, the eerie demonic energy sealing the surroundings, trapping him. Such power was alien to the Floodgate Realm, and for a moment, even Jiang Chengxuan struggled to respond. But naturally, he would not sit idly by. The next moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body erupted with mysterious fluctuations, and ripples spread through the void. A force of nothingness appeared beside him, forming a full moon around him. ¡°Void Reversal Halo, burst!¡± At Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s furious shout, a vast force of nothingness exploded instantaneously, devouring everything in its vicinity. This divine technique, gleaned from the killing moves of a ninth-tier exotic beast, was naturally extremely potent. The filthy demonic hands near Jiang Chengxuan were annihilated on contact with the power of the Void Reversal Halo, dissolving into nothingness. Even the mindless puppets felt a sense of fear from this attack, retreating back to their original positions under the cover of rolling demonic mists. However, their arms, which had been caught in the devouring force of the Void Reversal Halo, had disappeared, equivalent to severe damage. ¡°Good! Chengxuan!¡± Seeing this, Qin Shenwu and others immediately cheered, rallying around him. But the five demonic Daolords, having once again witnessed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s terrifying divine power, were left speechless and dismayed. Yet, in the next moment, their expressions suddenly shifted as they observed a bizarre energy infusing into the bodies of the demonized puppets from behind them. Instantaneously, the arms of the puppets that had been devoured by the void began to regenerate, returning to their pristine condition as if nothing had happened. Even the residual effects of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Dao power on them were dispelled. ¡°How is this possible?!¡± This scene prompted an astonished outcry from Daolord Pantheon. Although Daolords possess bodies that may not perish or decay, such resilience is typically only relative to ordinary cultivators. Damage inflicted by other Daolords is generally lethal because it represents a clash of the Great Dao, where life and death outcomes are expected. At the same time, in the battlefield where lesser Dao cultivators clashed, many of the righteous cultivators began to notice anomalies. The demonized puppets, even when severely damaged or effectively annihilated, could resurrect from death. These transformed cultivators appeared incapable of true death. Even if their Dao was ground away, they could regenerate under the influence of demonic mists, returning to their original state. This development sent chills down the spines of all righteous cultivators. This was the power of a demonic immortal, evidently beyond their comprehension. ¡°Damn it! These puppets are essentially immortal! If this continues, we are doomed!¡± As the righteous forces suffered setbacks, panic started to set in. Faced with such an adversary, they felt despair as they found themselves powerless. Even Jiang Chengxuan, observing all this, wore an extremely grave expression, his heart filled with alarm. The horror of the demonic immortal became even clearer to him. ¡°Ha ha ha! The immortal is invincible! How can you resist such power!¡± At that moment, the demonic Daolords, too, began to revel in madness. ¡°You have no idea what it means to be an immortal. You are all but ants! And yet you dare resist!¡± Daolord Five Poisons¡¯ eyes gleamed with fanaticism. This scenario made him envision his ascended self in the immortal realm, possessed of eternal, undying power, seemingly beckoning to him. Chapter 1082 - Chapter 1082: The Heavenly Cycles Array, One Against Five Chapter 1082: The Heavenly Cycles Array, One Against Five Editor: Henyee Translations The eerie abilities displayed by the demonized puppets placed the righteous forces in an extremely difficult position. Although they initially had a numerical advantage, the entry of the demonized puppets into the battle nullified this advantage, not to mention the overall comparison of combat power between the two sides. At this moment, the scales of victory had completely tipped in favor of the demonic sect. ¡°Form the Heavenly Cycles Array and defend against the enemy!¡± As the battlefield fell into retreat, suddenly a voice called out. This command prompted many cultivators from the Haoran Sect to rapidly assemble from all directions. An array platform emerged out of nowhere, spanning hundreds of miles, with the energy of Haoran descending onto the battlefield, manifesting Dao and surging with Dharmic power. A mysterious vibration burst forth, and a vast area on the battlefield lit up with numerous columns of spiritual energy interweaving to form a grand and intricate array. At the heart of the array stood Elder Leng Yuehua of the Haoran Sect, surrounded by figures such as Jiang Anran, Xie Xiangyao, and Zhao Tianfan. This Heavenly Cycles array was a contingency plan left by Jiang Chengxuan for the Haoran Sect members before heading to the demonic sect¡¯s territory, prepared for any potential dangers that might arise, and now it proved its worth. The moment the array was activated, all cultivators within felt a surge of empowering energy, rapidly rejuvenating their weary bodies and spirits. Moreover, the demonic cultivators and demonized puppets within the range of the array suffered simultaneous severe injuries. Vast Dharmic powers roared down from above the array, causing screams of agony. Even the corrupted spiritual energy influenced by the demonized puppets was significantly purified by the array. This scene greatly bolstered the morale of the righteous side, bringing smiles to faces that had faced only despair. The array, combining enhancement, enemy suppression, and control, was exquisitely crafted and powerful. Under its influence, many cultivators found their will to fight reignited. ¡°Charge back! We still have hope!¡± In the next moment, numerous cultivators from the righteous side reinvigorated their efforts, unleashing their Dao and Dharmic powers towards the enemy. Unfortunately, while the Heavenly Cycles array slowed down the resurrection of the demonized puppets, it did not manage to destroy them completely. However, with the members of the Haoran Sect controlling the array, the righteous side managed to avoid a complete rout, and the battle situation became tense once more. Still, victory remained elusive for everyone involved. On the battlefield of the Daolords, the situation was equally intense. Following the display of bizarre capabilities by the five demonized puppets, the ferocity of the demonic side was fully ignited. Feeling the covert support of the demonic immortal, all demonic Daolords were filled with a frenzied fighting spirit. The five demonic Daolords, unleashing their own powerful Dao, coordinated an assault on Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Meanwhile, the five demonized puppets each engaged a righteous Daolord, entangling them with their eerie immortality. Although not truly a match for a genuine Great Daolord, their relentless and fearless attacks required the Daolords to respond with caution. In this battlefield, the situation was also dire. If Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could not withstand the assault from the five Daolords, the battle lines would collapse. ¡°Damned bizarre demonized puppets!¡± In the midst of the void, Qin Shenwu manifested his Five Elements Dao Body, bridging heaven and earth, his voice thundering as he clashed with similarly colossal demonized puppets. Though his power surpassed theirs, the demonized puppets did not retreat and resisted stubbornly against damage, forcefully blocking him. Moreover, despite using Dao force to suppress them, these puppets countered with their strange external powers, proving to be very troublesome. Thus, Qin Shenwu could only pray anxiously in his heart for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan on the other side of the battlefield. The other Daolords felt similarly, facing blockades by the demonized puppets and unable to break through. They could only hope that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could perform a miracle and prevail against five opponents. Especially after witnessing their terrifying strength earlier, Daolord Pantheon and others quietly felt that this feat might just be possible. Amidst constant booms and the birth and death of stars in the void, each action by the five Daolords could shake the entire world. Their confrontation affected the entire Floodgate realm, with natural disasters manifesting around them¡ªthunder exploding across thousands of miles, giant tides rising in the Eastern Sea, mountains trembling, and meteoric fires falling from the sky. These phenomena led many uninformed cultivators to despair, mistaking them for the signs of an apocalyptic calamity, sighing up at the heavens. However, this was merely the aftermath of the battles preceding the great calamity. Daolords, being the pinnacle of power in their realm, had the capacity to influence the entire cultivation world with their actions. At this moment, the fate of the Floodgate realm indeed rested in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands. Once, during the great wars, he was merely a pawn in the game, but now, he held the power to decide the outcome of the entire battle. This immense responsibility did not crush Jiang Chengxuan; instead, it ignited an endless fighting spirit and pride within him. On the battlefield, he manifested the Dao rules of Life and Death, Samsara, and the Five Elements, battling fiercely against three demonic Daolords single-handedly and with increasing vigor. Each clash dimmed the skies and shook the demonic sect¡¯s foundations. This spectacle, witnessed by countless cultivators, not only shocked them but also filled their hearts with immense admiration and respect. Chapter 1083 - Chapter 1083: The Method to Break the Deadlock, Isolate Heaven and Earth Chapter 1083: The Method to Break the Deadlock, Isolate Heaven and Earth Editor: Henyee Translations In the territory of the demonic sect, this epic war had stretched across countless years, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. Amidst the relentless clashes, both sides had paid a heavy price, with countless cultivators either wounded or dead. On the battlefield of Dao Integration, the great array was now dimmed, yet the demonic energy remained dense and unyielding. Clearly, in this latest counterattack, the forces of righteousness had not achieved a decisive victory. However, after they temporarily adjusted their strategy, focusing all efforts on the cultivators of the demonic sect, they managed to score some victories, reducing the number of their enemies. But when it came to the undying, demonic puppets, they had no choice but to hold their ground and continuously evade. In the void, the eerie power of the five demonic puppets weighed heavily on Qin Shenwu and his comrades. In fact, their situation was even more precarious than the one faced by Jiang Chengxuan. On Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s battlefield, the terrifying bone avatar of Daolord Skeleton was swiftly severed by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s blade, and the path of the Yellow Springs of Daolord Phantom Ghost was riddled with wounds from Shen Ruyan¡¯s divine thunder. The two¡¯s terrifying power enraged Daolord Skeleton and Daolord Phantom Ghost, forcing them to retreat several miles. Just then, a demonic sect Daolord seized the moment, conjuring numerous dark rings that encircled Jiang Chengxuan like stellar rings, attempting to imprison him. Simultaneously, another Daolord, wielding a powerful arcane artifact, struck down with gathered fearsome power towards Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s head. Shen Ruyan transformed into a thunder dragon, roaring as she shattered the condensed power, her divine thunder exploding and forcing the enemy to retreat. The battle raged on fiercely, with the five demonic sect Daolords unable to gain even the slightest advantage. ¡°Metamorphosis!¡± Bound by the power of the Daolord, Jiang Chengxuan softly chanted. Immediately, an extraordinary wave of energy erupted from him, a purifying force spreading across a thousand miles, dissipating the imprisoning power in an instant. Everything reset to the beginning. The five demonic sect Mahayana Daolords¡¯ eyes twitched, feeling as if they were facing monsters. Fortunately, with the help of the demonic puppets, they had not yet faced utter defeat. But at that moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed, suddenly realizing something. Just as the purifying force spread a thousand miles, he keenly sensed that the demonic puppets battling Qin Shenwu and the others in the distance seemed momentarily affected. A flash of insight struck him, a startling hypothesis taking shape in his mind. This realization made Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart race wildly. Perhaps the key to breaking the stalemate lay in that fleeting change. ¡°Suppress!¡± In the next instant, Jiang Chengxuan struck out, unleashing terrifying Dao rule power. The demonic sect Daolords dodged hastily, only to see the attack targeting a specific point in the void. Boom! With that strike, Dao rule power spread out, instantly sealing a portion of the heavens and earth. Simultaneously, beneath the area Jiang Chengxuan had sealed, several demonic puppets began to twist and then crack. Witnessing this, some cultivators sensed something significant. ¡°Impossible!¡± Daolord Skeleton and other demonic sect Daolords were thrown into disarray, a strong sense of unease gripping their hearts. In contrast, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face lit up with joy. This was the weakness of the demonic puppets. Without hesitation, he transmitted his voice across the battlefield: ¡°Everyone, isolate the area around the demonic puppets from the heavens and earth to prevent their resurrection!¡± His words sent shockwaves through the cultivators¡¯ hearts. They recognized Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s voice and almost instinctively began to follow his revelation. Waves of energy erupted between heaven and earth, Dao rule power linking in the void, forming seals to isolate the heavens. For Dao Integration cultivators, this was not a difficult task, though it was hard to believe this method could be effective. However, what happened next left them ecstatic. As the seals were established, the demonic puppets let out agonized screams, and those with fatal injuries began to crumble. This scene stunned both friend and foe, even Daolord Allheaven and others showed signs of joy and surprise. It turned out that the demonic puppets, although able to draw some form of power from beyond, were rendered powerless when sealed from the heavens. This move cleverly leveraged the inherent power of the Floodgate Realm. ¡°Hahaha! So that¡¯s how it is!¡± On the other battlefield, Qin Shenwu laughed loudly after witnessing everything. In an instant, he unleashed his vast Dap rule power, sealing an area of the heavens. Sure enough, the demonic puppet, which had posed a formidable threat, immediately weakened. Seizing the moment, Qin Shenwu¡¯s giant multicolored palm struck down, causing an explosion of power. This time, the demonic puppet¡¯s injuries did not recover mysteriously. The ability to revive had indeed been broken. In a flash, Daolord Allheaven, Daolord Divine Shadow, and Daolord Infinity imitated the technique, sealing areas of the heavens and launching ferocious attacks on the demonic puppets. One by one, the puppets suffered severe damage and retreated. ¡°Master Jiang, well done!¡± ¡°We¡¯re saved, hahaha!¡± Cries of relief echoed across the battlefield. The discovery of the demonic puppets¡¯ weakness revitalized the exhausted righteous cultivators, filling them with immense joy. On the other hand, the demonic sect was left in utter despair. No one could have foreseen the battle shifting so quickly. With Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s keen observation, the entire war had turned in their favor. ¡°Charge!¡± In unison, the righteous cultivators unleashed their pent-up fury, overwhelming their enemies. The scales of victory tipped swiftly amidst the demonic puppets¡¯ screams. In the battlefield of the Mahayana Daolords, Qin Shenwu and others were invigorated, fighting with renewed vigor, decimating the demonic puppets in no time. Meanwhile, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan struck again, their Dao rule powers bearing down on the now hesitant demonic sect Daolords. Yet, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t shake the feeling that this war was far from over. Chapter 1084 - Chapter 1084: Eerie Demon Shadows, Calamity Befalls All Chapter 1084: Eerie Demon Shadows, Calamity Befalls All Editor: Henyee Translations With the loss of the demonic puppets¡¯ assistance, the Demonic Sect was utterly powerless to resist. Under the righteous cultivators¡¯ counterattack, they suffered heavy losses once again. On the battlefield, the Haoran Sect¡¯s cultivators led the charge. Leng Yuehua wielded her sword, her sword energy tearing through the void for thousands of miles with unstoppable force. Xie Xiangyao unleashed her Five Elements Illusion Art, silently trapping Demonic Sect cultivators in deadly dreams, where they either perished or were slain by other cultivators. Jiang Anran also manifested the power of the Five Elements, her radiant light surging like a mighty river, suppressing everything in its path. Behind them, cultivators from various other sects showed no mercy, unleashing their Dao rule powers and divine abilities in a sweeping assault on the Demonic Sect. By now, the number of Dao Integration cultivators who had fallen in this battle had reached hundreds, with lower-ranked demonic cultivators too numerous to count. The ground was littered with severed limbs and broken spiritual artifacts, the sight incredibly tragic. Blood flowed in the air, burning fiercely. Countless demonic puppets lay scattered like mounds of graves, exuding an ominous demonic aura. From a high vantage point, the scene resembled a plane of destruction, filled with death and desolation. This battle was the most brutal conflict the Floodgate Realm had seen in millennia, and it was far from over. In the void above, Jiang Chengxuan stood alone, manifesting the Dao rule powers of Life and Death, the Five Elements, and Samsara. Wielding the Golden Void Sword, he single-handedly fought multiple Demonic Sect Daolords. His divine light shone brilliantly, making him appear like a war god. With unmatched strength, he suppressed all the enemies before him. The three supreme Dao rules flowed seamlessly under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s control, clashing fiercely with the Dao rules of Skeleton and Yellow Springs, causing terrifying phenomena. Stars from the outer heavens fell, shattered by the aftershocks, and space and time twisted under the might of the Mahayana Daolords¡¯ combat. The remaining Demonic Sect Daolords were in a dire state. With the demonic puppets nearly crippled, the Mahayana Daolords¡¯ battlefield descended into chaos. The Demonic Sect Daolords, caught between the demonic puppets and Qin Shenwu¡¯s forces, struggled to survive, narrowly avoiding encirclement. It was clear that at this rate, a decisive victory for the righteous side was only a matter of time. The Demonic Sect Daolords were already contemplating betraying their comrades to escape and never return. However, amidst this promising situation, Jiang Chengxuan still felt a sense of unease, as if something ominous was about to happen. ¡°Everyone, I have a bad feeling. Stay alert, the demon immortal might have another trick up his sleeve,¡± Jiang Chengxuan warned without hesitation. His words brought a grave expression to Qin Shenwu and the others, who nodded in understanding. They trusted Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s intuition. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s premonition came true. A series of ominous sounds echoed through the Demonic Sect¡¯s territory, as waves of energy surged from all directions like a tide. The sudden change startled everyone, causing them to halt and observe. Blinding lights burst from beneath the Demonic Sect¡¯s grounds, shooting towards the sky. From their high vantage point, Jiang Chengxuan and the others saw that the sites of the upheaval were where the formation flags of the Sky-Severing Array were originally placed, including the remnants of the undestroyed flags. Eerie laughter echoed through the heavens, a sound unlike any man, woman, or beast, sending chills down everyone¡¯s spines. But amidst the strange happenings, the Demonic Sect Daolords and cultivators were overjoyed, their eyes burning with fervor. They knew this meant their leader was about to take action again. The atmosphere grew more sinister as the demonic energy intensified. Above the Demonic Sect¡¯s territory, the blood-red vortex grew denser and more formidable after absorbing the mysterious light, its presence terrifying even Jiang Chengxuan and his allies. Suddenly, the blood-red vortex radiated eerie light, beams of blood-red energy shooting down, crossing the void and striking the locations of the formation flags. In a moment of horror, immense and grotesque demon shadows erupted from the ground. The sudden emergence of these demon shadows, resembling ghosts, covered the sky and roamed through the dense demonic energy. Their eerie howls attacked the souls of countless cultivators, causing excruciating pain. In the pitch-black demonic energy, the righteous cultivators struggled to regroup. They could only watch as the demon shadows moved through the demonic energy, hearing only screams and the sounds of flesh being devoured. In mere moments, many cultivators perished, becoming nourishment for the demonic entities. These demon shadows were exceptionally cruel, attacking even the Demonic Sect¡¯s cultivators, devouring anyone in their path. These entities, infused with an otherworldly power, absorbed or resisted Dao rule powers and divine abilities, restoring themselves quickly. Unlike the demonic puppets, they were not entirely immortal, but the method of sealing the heavens and earth was ineffective against them. Moreover, the situation grew more dire as the eerie light from the blood-red vortex continued. After awakening countless demon shadows, the light shifted its target, striking cultivators on the battlefield indiscriminately. Anyone unfortunate enough to be hit by this light would be consumed by a corrupting fire, losing their life in mere breaths. Even in death, the eerie light continued to transform their corpses, turning them into demonic puppets. This sight chilled everyone to the bone, as if they were in the depths of hell. This horrifying power, capable of instantly turning people into puppets, shifted the battlefield¡¯s dynamics once more. This time, neither the righteous cultivators nor the Demonic Sect had the upper hand. The true victors were the rampant demonic shadows. Amidst the chaos, cries of anguish echoed constantly as the demonic shadows ran rampant. Only the eerie laughter of the demon immortal persisted in the hellish landscape. Chapter 1085 - Chapter 1085: Reversing the Array, Another Calculation Chapter 1085: Reversing the Array, Another Calculation Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°How is this possible? We clearly destroyed that array. How can this be happening?¡± Daolord Allheaven exclaimed, staring at the carnage below. In an instant, the situation, which had almost turned into a great victory, was reversed so thoroughly. ¡°It must be that demon immortal forcibly activating the array,¡± Jiang Chengxuan speculated with a grave expression. ¡°It seems that the incomplete Sky-Severing Array, though unable to bring his true spirit here, can still be used.¡± This detail was not recorded in Immortal East River¡¯s book of arrays. Perhaps he had never used this array and thus hadn¡¯t studied it in depth. This gap in information put the righteous side in a desperate situation. ¡°The demon immortal¡¯s rule is unstoppable. You fools are courting death! Hahaha!¡± The Demonic Sect Daolords, having gained a moment¡¯s respite, became arrogant again. They believed no one could stop such a method. The righteous side, they thought, was now merely an exhausted force. Although the demonic shadows also caused significant casualties among the Demonic Sect¡¯s cultivators, they no longer cared. As long as they could obtain the demon immortal¡¯s promise and safely ascend to the Immortal Realm, they were willing to abandon everything in the Floodgate Realm. This was the ruthlessness of the Dao. ¡°Daolord Allheaven, Daolord Divine Shadow, go down and suppress the demonic shadows. Protect our people first,¡± Jiang Chengxuan commanded after a moment of thought. ¡°I will find a way to deal with everything here.¡± Daolord Allheaven and Daolord Divine Shadow nodded without hesitation and crossed the void to the battlefield below. Although the demonic shadows were strange, they were not a match for the Mahayana Daolords. This move would ensure the righteous side¡¯s losses did not continue to escalate. ¡°Ruyan, Shifu, you hold off the Demonic Sect Daolords here. I will go destroy the Sky-Severing Array,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said resolutely. Shen Ruyan, Qin Shenwu, and the other Daolords did not hesitate. They manifested their Dao rules and launched a powerful suppression attack. After the Mystical Heaven Dao array, everyone in the Floodgate Realm had no doubt about Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mastery of arrays. In this desperate situation, they placed all their hopes on him. After all, it was thanks to him that they discovered the demon immortal and the Demonic Sect¡¯s conspiracy and arrived in time to stop it. Otherwise, the Sky-Severing Array would have been completed, summoning the demon immortal¡¯s true spirit and causing the Floodgate Realm to fall. The battlefield erupted in terrifying clashes once more. In the void above, Shen Ruyan, wrapped in the Dao of Wind and wielding divine lightning of life and death, single-handedly fought Daolords Skeleton and Phantom Ghost with unmatched ferocity. Qin Shenwu also manifested the Five Elements Dao, his fists like stars, suppressing another Daolord. On the battlefield below, with Daolord Allheaven and Daolord Divine Shadow¡¯s intervention, the situation quickly stabilized. Under the suppression of the two Mahayana Daolords, the demonic shadows could no longer rampage. Soon, some shadows were shattered by their power, easing the pressure on the other cultivators. The situation reached a temporary stalemate, but Jiang Chengxuan knew that if this continued, more unforeseen events would occur. He had to destroy the Sky-Severing Array quickly. Without hesitation, he transformed into a beam of light and disappeared. With the recorded array locations and the introduction of the Sky-Severing Array in Immortal East River¡¯s book of arrays, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind quickly deduced all the layout points. In an instant, he tore through the void, appearing at an array site. Before him, the array flag burned with demonic flames, the demonic energy soaring, and the eerie light expanding, fully activated. ¡°Five-Colored Divine Light, go!¡± The five-colored divine light behind Jiang Chengxuan surged, a streak of light shooting towards the array flag. Boom! Though the demonic energy resisted, it was insignificant against his power. Several array flags were easily destroyed. However, a sudden warning flashed in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. Suddenly, demonic energy surged, and from the ground below, a massive demonic claw reached out, attempting to tear Jiang Chengxuan apart! Clearly, the demon immortal had left a hidden threat at the array sites. The massive claw carried the terrifying power of a Mahayana Daolord and attacked from a treacherous angle. If successful, Jiang Chengxuan would be torn in half. ¡°Void Reversal Law Ring!¡± In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind was calm, showing no panic. As the claw approached, the power of void erupted from him. Instantly, everything around him was consumed by the void. The demonic claw let out a howl before being destroyed by Jiang Chengxuan in a single move. But despite this, Jiang Chengxuan showed little joy. The Demonic Sect, which had spent centuries setting up the Sky-Severing Array, had countless array points. If each had such a hidden threat, it would be extremely challenging, even for him. Moreover, time was against them. He had to act quickly to prevent greater losses for the righteous side. ¡°No, I need a faster method¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan muttered, deep in thought. With his understanding of arrays, he knew there was a way to quickly destroy this array. Suddenly, a flash of insight struck him. He took out Immortal East River¡¯s book of arrays and flipped to the page on the Sky-Severing Array. Staring at its complex patterns, a bold idea formed in his mind: reverse the array. Using the principles of ¡°another¡¯s mountain to polish jade,¡± if he could trigger destruction from the array¡¯s core structure, he could inflict maximum damage with minimal effort. However, deducing a loophole in an immortal-grade array was incredibly difficult. Even Jiang Chengxuan was not entirely confident. But he did not back down. Sitting in the void, Jiang Chengxuan activated his seven-layer Heaven-Divining power. In his mind, the array points of the Sky-Severing Array appeared one by one. This was destined to be an extremely difficult task, almost impossible without his exceptional deductive abilities. But perhaps this was fate. In this moment, the glimmer of hope lay in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands. In the world of deduction, Jiang Chengxuan focused entirely. The intricate Sky-Severing Array underwent thousands of transformations in his mind. Time passed silently. Chapter 1086 - Chapter 1086: Intensifying Situation, Breaking the Array Chapter 1086: Intensifying Situation, Breaking the Array Editor: Henyee Translations While Jiang Chengxuan was deducing the Sky-Severing Array, the situation on the battlefield became increasingly dire. In the void above, Shen Ruyan led the charge. Her mastery over the Dao of Life and Death suppressed a portion of the world, unleashing divine powers. Before her, Daolord Skeleton was scorched and battered. Massive bone avatars were severed by Shen Ruyan and fell into the territory of the Demonic Sect, forming a mountain of bones. As Skeleton¡¯s accumulated avatars were gradually destroyed, Shen Ruyan¡¯s relentless assault made it increasingly difficult for him to withstand. Similarly, Qin Shenwu battled Daolord Five Poisons. Both wielded powers related to the Five Elements, creating a fierce contest. However, Daolord Five Poisons, having gained fame for over ten thousand years, was an aging powerhouse. In this intense clash, he was no match for Qin Shenwu, who was in his prime. Qin Shenwu¡¯s overwhelming Five Elements power shattered Five Poisons¡¯ toxic domain, causing his withered face to contort with rage. This illustrated a key advantage of righteous cultivation. While demonic cultivation methods might offer quicker paths to power, the righteous path allowed for the emergence of numerous great cultivators over time. In contrast, the demonic path often saw a single individual occupy a high position, preventing others from reaching the peak. Just as the situation began to tilt in favor of Shen Ruyan and her allies, the demon immortal made another move. The blood-red vortex enveloping the Demonic Sect¡¯s territory radiated eerie light, and five indistinct luminous objects slowly descended. Upon closer inspection, these were five bizarre hearts, pulsating with demonic energy. Each pulse sent waves of energy through the air, exuding formidable power. In an instant, these five demonic hearts crossed the void and appeared above the heads of five Demonic Sect Daolords. With fervent eyes, the Daolords watched as the hearts shrank and dropped into their mouths. Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump! The demonic hearts¡¯ rhythmic beats echoed like war drums, causing Shen Ruyan and the others to retreat temporarily. An overwhelming aura burst from the five Demonic Sect Daolords, shaking the heavens. ¡°Hahaha! This is the power from beyond! I feel rejuvenated by ten thousand years!¡± ¡°Demon Immortal, I will remove these obstacles for you!¡± Amidst the bottomless demonic energy, the crazed roars of Daolord Five Poisons and others reverberated. In the next moment, the world trembled as an immense shockwave shattered the void. When the demonic energy dispersed, five towering figures emerged, stunning Shen Ruyan and her comrades. Having swallowed the demonic hearts, the Demonic Sect Daolords had grown tremendously in stature. Their once withered skin and bodies became muscular and dark as iron. Their manifested Dao rules now contained the same sinister energy as the demonic puppets, clearly infused with otherworldly power. ¡°You won¡¯t leave here alive!¡± Daolord Skeleton snarled, his bone avatar coated with demonic shadows. The eerie shape now bore several demonic heads, exuding terror. As the clash resumed, all the Demonic Sect Daolords demonstrated terrifying strength. Daolord Phantom Ghost¡¯s Yellow Springs Dao transformed all its ghostly spirits into demonic shadows. Daolord Five Poisons¡¯ toxic domain now contained chaotic and lethal otherworldly rules. In the first wave of combat, only Shen Ruyan maintained her dominance, summoning two giant thunder spirits of life and death to suppress Daolord Skeleton. The other righteous Daolords fell into a disadvantage. More alarmingly, even the battlefield below was affected by this sinister change. As the demonic hearts beat like war drums, the shadows from the Sky-Severing Array began to devour each other. While Daolord Allheaven and Daolord Divine Shadow were busy suppressing the battlefield, two gigantic demonic shadows, their auras rivaling Mahayana Daolords, emerged from the constant mutual devouring. These shadows loomed over the battlefield, like ancient demon gods ready to consume everything. Seeing this, Daolord Allheaven and Daolord Divine Shadow unleashed their strongest divine abilities, attacking the shadows with all their might. Under relentless assaults, the void trembled, and celestial bodies shattered. The two Daolords barely managed to suppress the mutated shadows. ¡°It¡¯s never-ending!¡± All the righteous cultivators despaired. The demon immortal¡¯s methods seemed inexhaustible, wearing them down and nearly breaking their spirits. Each wave of attacks seemed endless. As long as the Sky-Severing Array remained, the demon immortal could continue to influence this world, making them difficult to resist. ¡°Jiang Daoyou, we can only hope you succeed,¡± Daolord Allheaven murmured. The power of the Mahayana Daolords alone could no longer determine the outcome of this war. They were merely pieces on a chessboard. To break the stalemate, they needed a force transcending this world, and Jiang Chengxuan was their only hope. Meanwhile, in the void where Jiang Chengxuan was located, layers of deducing power completely enveloped him. Dense energy flowed around him, connecting to his being. In the world of deduction, Jiang Chengxuan had already simulated millions of variations of the Sky-Severing Array, gaining a deeper understanding of the array. ¡°Break for me!¡± Suddenly, layers of deducing power erupted from Jiang Chengxuan, causing mysterious fluctuations in the void. With a powerful shout, a hundred glowing points lit up around him, arranged in a mystical pattern. These were the key points for reversing the Sky-Severing Array. ¡°Finally, I did it!¡± Even Jiang Chengxuan, with his calm demeanor, felt a surge of excitement. Despite his exhaustion, the sense of achievement was overwhelming. Reversing the Sky-Severing Array, an array transcending this world, was nothing short of a miracle. Chapter 1087 - Chapter 1087: Eliminating the Nodes, The Final Frenzy Chapter 1087: Eliminating the Nodes, The Final Frenzy Editor: Henyee Translations Despite his success, Jiang Chengxuan only felt a momentary relief. He quickly regained his composure and began circulating his energy to restore his state. The fluctuations from the battlefield indicated that something significant had occurred. Although he wasn¡¯t certain of the specifics, he sensed the demonic energy growing denser, undoubtedly due to another intervention by the demon immortal. The situation was far from optimistic. He still had a hundred nodes to destroy. Even though his deductions had reduced the number of nodes by a hundredfold, accomplishing this task was still no easy feat. Each node was guarded by a force comparable to a Mahayana cultivator. Jiang Chengxuan swiftly returned to peak condition. Without hesitation, he channeled his Dao rules, tearing open the void and stepping through. The scenery changed instantly as he emerged from the rift, facing another part of the Sky-Severing Array. The array flags fluttered, and the dense demonic energy surged. Prepared, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t hesitate. He summoned the Five Elements Diagram, which transformed into the Golden Void Sword with a burst of golden light. Infusing the sword with fierce Dao rules, the void trembled and shattered in the sword¡¯s path. But this strike wasn¡¯t aimed at the array flags¡ªit targeted the ground below. A roar erupted, and an enormous demonic shadow burst from the ground, lunging at Jiang Chengxuan. The collision between them shook the demonic domain. Without giving the shadow a chance to breathe, Jiang Chengxuan flashed forward, enveloped in the power of black and white Dao rules, wielding the Golden Void Sword. The sword¡¯s power surged, slicing through the void. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strikes were swift and numerous, cutting through the demonic shadow and the surrounding void in an instant. The demonic shadow managed only a final roar before being obliterated. With the demonic energy dissipating, Jiang Chengxuan immediately moved to the array flags. Instead of destroying them, he began to reverse their configuration. Channeling the power of the Five Elements, he focused on the element of earth. With a gesture, the ground seemed to lift, revealing the deeply rooted array flags. These flags, which required immense effort from a Dao Integration cultivator to move, were like grains of sand in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands. His growing power forced the interconnected flags apart, rendering them inert. However, this alone wouldn¡¯t disrupt the entire array. He arranged the flags on the ground and sat in the void, much like the Demonic Sect Daolords who had initially set them up. In mere moments, he deduced the necessary changes. With great force, he lifted the massive white flags, driving them into the precise points he had calculated. A hum resonated as mysterious waves spread through the void. The array flags trembled and reconnected, completing the node¡¯s reversal. One of the glowing points around Jiang Chengxuan dimmed, marking his progress. Without delay, he targeted the next node, slashing through the void with the Golden Void Sword. Meanwhile, the main battlefield had fallen into chaos. Dense demonic energy shrouded the area, making visibility nearly impossible. The sounds of battle grew fainter as more Dao Integration cultivators fell silent. Many lower-ranked cultivators, though not dead, were too injured to fight. They could only hide in the rear, consuming pills to heal. The brunt of the battle now rested on Daolord Allheaven and Daolord Divine Shadow. The Demonic Sect was in a dire state, attacked by their own demonic shadows as well as the righteous cultivators. Despite their cries for help, the Demonic Sect Daolords in the sky ignored them. The demonic shadows, initially seen as an advantage, had become the final blow against the Demonic Sect¡¯s cultivators. Most of the Demonic Sect¡¯s Dao Integration cultivators had fallen or been turned into puppets by the eerie light. This battle would mark the decline of the Demonic Sect. For millennia to come, no major demonic power would rise. Yet the Demonic Sect Daolords in the sky no longer cared. They believed themselves to be beyond the Floodgate Realm, aligned with the demon immortal. Their former bloodlines and legacies meant nothing to them now. Their newfound power, bolstered by otherworldly energy, was overwhelming. Each strike caused the heavens to tremble, suppressing Qin Shenwu and the other righteous Daolords. Their dominant and frenzied attacks were reminiscent of their past glories. ¡°If not for my dwindling lifespan, you wouldn¡¯t stand a chance against me,¡± one Demonic Sect Daolord sneered. ¡°When I made my name, you didn¡¯t even know what cultivation was!¡± ¡°A bunch of ants, daring to challenge the moon¡¯s brilliance!¡± Their taunts echoed with every clash, venting their long-held grievances. ¡°Qin Shenwu, today your Haoran Sect will fall, just like my Sacred Skeleton Sect!¡± Daolord Skeleton roared, his terrifying demonic bone avatar attacking Qin Shenwu. The fall of the Haoran Sect was a goal he had long awaited. Chapter 1088 - Chapter 1088: Shattering the Demonic Shadows, Victory Assured Chapter 1088: Shattering the Demonic Shadows, Victory Assured Editor: Henyee Translations Across the various battlefields, the righteous forces were being pushed to their limits by the Demonic Sect and the demonic shadows. Among them, only Shen Ruyan was still able to hold her own and provide some assistance to her comrades. Everyone knew that the end of this battle was drawing near. If Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t break the Sky-Severing Array soon, the righteous side would face a devastating defeat. Even if he managed to dismantle the array and suppress all the enemies, it would be futile if the high-level righteous cultivators were nearly all dead or wounded. The demon immortal would still loom over them, and the Floodgate Realm would be left defenseless against him. Thus, everyone fought with every ounce of their strength, willing to burn their essence blood if necessary, to fight to the death. Qin Shenwu and his comrades were no exception. Under the oppressive power of the Demonic Sect Daolords, they realized the critical moment had arrived. In an instant, they began burning their essence blood, forcibly elevating their power to another level. ¡°Boom!¡± With resolute determination, terrifying power erupted from them, forcing the Demonic Sect Daolords to retreat. ¡°You old ghosts of the Demonic Sect, do you think relying on sinister methods will deceive yourselves and others?¡± Qin Shenwu roared angrily at his enemies. ¡°Today, let¡¯s have a real fight!¡± The other Mahayana Daolords beside him also had the same resolute expressions, ready for a fight to the death. The fierce power of the Five Elements Dao surged through the void, transforming and annihilating life in its path. Stars collapsed, and the void disintegrated under their assault. Daolord Infinity used a special technique to ignite his sword, causing the void to tremble. With a single slash, a heavenly river unfolded, dimming the sky and earth. The war had reached a point of no return, and every cultivator fought with such ferocity that they seemed ready to bite their enemies with their teeth if necessary. However, despite their valor and the seemingly endless demonic energy, the situation remained grim. Burning essence blood was heroic, but it had its limits. ¡°Hahaha! This battle is ours! You will all die!¡± A Demonic Sect Daolord burst out with power, sending Qin Shenwu and Daolord Infinity flying backward. The two men, though unwilling, knew the tide had turned against them. Facing the incoming Dao rules of Daolords Five Poisons and Skeleton, they prepared to resist with all they had. At that moment, a sharp, eerie sound pierced the air, followed by a strange wave spreading through the Demonic Sect¡¯s territory. This wave passed through the Demonic Sect Daolords, causing them to shiver with a deep sense of foreboding. It felt as though something was being torn apart and reversed. The demonic energy reacted first, as if being absorbed by an unseen force, rapidly contracting and dissipating into nothingness. This sudden change made all the cultivators feel a profound sense of relief, as if an invisible shackle had been removed. ¡°Roar!¡± Without giving them time to think, another sharp wave erupted. This time, the massive demonic shadows began to twist bizarrely, as if being pulled from all directions. Their wails and roars of agony filled the air as their forms shrank. Finally, they were stretched thin, like rifts, and then exploded into dust. The scene was so sudden that even the saved righteous cultivators stood in stunned silence. ¡°It¡¯s Chengxuan! He must have succeeded!¡± Qin Shenwu shouted joyfully, his voice echoing across the battlefield. ¡°Dear husband¡­¡± Shen Ruyan murmured with a smile of relief. Her words snapped everyone out of their daze, hope returning to their faces. ¡°Jiang Chengxuan¡­¡± ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang! Hahaha!¡± Daolord Allheaven and the surviving cultivators cheered with newfound vigor. Their savior had not failed them. Amidst this joy, only Daolords Five Poisons and the others looked pale and crazed. ¡°No! No! Impossible!¡± ¡°My power! My lifespan! No!¡± The enhancements they had gained were fading, and the powerful demonic hearts stopped beating. Despair gripped them as the debilitating effects of the demonic hearts took hold. They hadn¡¯t known that this power, much like burning essence blood, came at a cost, fueled by a sinister life force that now abandoned them. ¡°Everyone, sorry to keep you waiting!¡± A familiar figure, radiating powerful energy, emerged from the void. Jiang Chengxuan stepped out with a confident smile. In a race against time, he had reversed all one hundred nodes of the Sky-Severing Array just in time. As predicted, reversing the array caused it to collapse in on itself, pulling all its power back and shattering everything in its path, including the powerful demonic shadows. The power of an immortal-grade array was undeniable. ¡°Dear husband!¡± ¡°Chengxuan!¡± ¡°Fellow Daoist Jiang!¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s arrival brought immense relief to everyone. With him, the pillar of the Floodgate Realm, present, they all felt secure. ¡°You¡¯ve all waited long enough. There¡¯s not much time left!¡± Jiang Chengxuan said, facing the five Demonic Sect Daolords with a calm smile. He knew the battle¡¯s outcome was now certain. Chapter 1089 - Chapter 1089: The Fall of the Demonic Sect, The Demise of Daolords Chapter 1089: The Fall of the Demonic Sect, The Demise of Daolords Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s calm and indifferent smile appeared like the grin of a grim reaper in the eyes of Daolord Skeleton and his cohorts. Faced with this situation, they found themselves unable to utter a single word. Weakness, despair, and the impending doom were written all over their faces. They knew they were now trapped with no escape, regardless of what Jiang Chengxuan had done or how he had accomplished it. This chess game with the demon immortal had resulted in a decisive victory for the righteous side of the Floodgate Realm. At that moment, a sense of respect for their opponent unexpectedly arose within them. ¡°It seems the heavens have doomed us,¡± one of the Demonic Sect Daolords remarked with a sudden sense of resignation. Despite being Mahayana Daolords, they were nothing more than chess pieces, and now that their mastermind had lost, they were powerless. ¡°No! It is you who defied the heavenly way and brought about your own destruction,¡± Jiang Chengxuan responded sternly, his expression cold. He had resolved to annihilate the Demonic Sect entirely. Today, not a single demonic cultivator would leave alive, including the five Mahayana Daolords. ¡°Heavenly way! Cultivation itself is a rebellion against the heavens. What do you mean by defying it?¡± One of the Demonic Sect Daolords, his face twisted with madness, roared defiantly. His words caused the onlookers to frown. In the next instant, the crazed Daolord pushed his Dao rules to its limits, causing countless terrifying phenomena. ¡°He¡¯s trying to self-destruct his Dao rules!¡± Daolord Allheaven shouted, recognizing the mad act. But at that moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, perfectly in sync, struck simultaneously with their black and white Dao rules, immediately suppressing the twisted energy. The sight was chilling, and in the ensuing tug of war, the Demonic Sect Daolord¡¯s power shattered into nothingness, causing a massive explosion in the void. Signs of a Daolord¡¯s fall appeared in the heavens, visible across the Floodgate Realm. This shocking event marked the fall of the first Mahayana Daolord in thousands of years within the Floodgate Realm. A once mighty figure had fallen without mercy. ¡°No! I don¡¯t want to die! It¡¯s you who should die!¡± Daolord Five Poisons, witnessing the gruesome spectacle, went mad, shouting in desperation. He bit his tongue, draining the last of his essence blood to manifest his Dao rules into five poisonous avatars. These avatars fled in different directions, trying to escape. But Daolord Allheaven and the others were prepared. Qin Shenwu, Daolord Allheaven, and Daolord Infinity each unleashed their divine powers, targeting the escaping avatars. The void shattered under their tremendous power, with chaotic energy surging forth. Amid the turmoil came the screams of Daolord Five Poisons, who, drained of his essence blood, was as good as dead. Under their relentless pursuit, he was reduced to nothing but remnants in the void. Another sign of a Daolord¡¯s fall appeared in the heavens, evoking a sense of mourning among the cultivators. Daolord Five Poisons, a relic of an ancient era, had met his end, marking the conclusion of an epic chapter in cultivation history. ¡°Jiang Chengxuan! Do you dare to fight me one-on-one?¡± Daolord Skeleton stepped forward, pointing at Jiang Chengxuan. He had accepted his defeat but couldn¡¯t let go of his desire to conquer the Haoran Sect and its leader. ¡°Very well, I will fulfill your wish,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied, choosing not to insult his opponent further. He decided to grant him the final battle he sought. The onlookers stepped back, giving them space for the duel. ¡°Bone Refining Heaven! Bone Refining Earth! Bone Refining Me!¡± Daolord Skeleton shouted, unleashing his ultimate power. His Bone Dao manifested in the world, transforming into a gigantic serpentine entity. With a crazed glint in his eyes, he directed this monstrous avatar to devour his own head, launching his final attack. The avatar, now infused with near-immortal power, surged towards Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan, unfazed, summoned his five-colored divine light. In the void, a five-colored divine lotus began to bloom. As the black and white Dao rules intertwined, two more divine lotuses formed, representing life and death. Seven divine lotuses! This was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s most powerful divine power. The energy emanating from them caused the void to tremble, creating a realm of nothingness. As they collided with the Bone Dao avatar, a blinding light enveloped everything. The spectators, unable to withstand the intensity, closed their eyes and sealed their senses. When they reopened their eyes, the broken remnants of the Bone Dao and signs of a fallen Daolord were all that remained. The skies above the Demonic Sect¡¯s territory had been transformed into a void where no cultivator could survive. Daolord Skeleton had perished, his Dao shattered. The Demonic Sect now had only two Daolords left¡ªDaolord Phantom Ghost and another. ¡°Perhaps we can negotiate¡­¡± Daolord Phantom Ghost began, but his words fell on deaf ears. No one was willing to listen. Chapter 1090 - Chapter 1090: Temporary Conclusion, Cleaning Up the Battlefield Chapter 1090: Temporary Conclusion, Cleaning Up the Battlefield Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°At this point, you still harbor such wishful thinking?¡± Another Demonic Sect Daolord sneered at Daolord Phantom Ghost¡¯s plea for mercy. ¡°Failure is our destiny. We might as well die gloriously than live in hiding in the lower realms. It¡¯s a pity I won¡¯t see the sights of the Immortal Realm.¡± In the silent gaze of Jiang Chengxuan and the others, this Daolord muttered to himself. He didn¡¯t truly worship the demon immortal; he was merely pursuing his own path. But once committed, there was no turning back. With their defeat sealed, only death awaited them. ¡°Jiang Chengxuan, among all of us, you are the most likely to ascend to the Immortal Realm. So, you should be the one to send me on my way,¡± he said calmly, accepting his fate. Though he faced death, his obsession with ascending to the Immortal Realm remained unshaken. Perhaps dying by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s sword, leaving behind a wisp of his soul, would allow him to follow Jiang Chengxuan to the Immortal Realm in some form. ¡°Very well, as you wish,¡± Jiang Chengxuan agreed without hesitation. These opponents, though they had caused much harm, were part of the cultivation world¡¯s harsh reality. Now, they would face judgment for their actions. With a flash of light, Jiang Chengxuan summoned the Five Elements Diagram, which transformed into the Golden Void Sword. This sword, sharp and swift, would ensure a clean end. Their gazes met for an instant, and Jiang Chengxuan struck without delay. The sword¡¯s sharpness sliced through the void, and with a flash of blinding light, the Daolord¡¯s head rolled to the ground. The heavens echoed with signs of his fall, and his essence dissipated into a wisp of black smoke. In the wake of these consecutive falls, the cultivators sensed a profound change in the world. The Mahayana Daolords, wielders of immense power, were part of the world¡¯s cycle. Their end would strengthen the Floodgate Realm, which was why the world¡¯s will tolerated their existence. As their lives concluded, their power returned to the world, making it stronger. ¡°Now, Daolord Phantom Ghost, it¡¯s your turn,¡± Daolord Allheaven said as they all turned their attention to the last remaining Daolord. His face was a mix of anger, sadness, resentment, and fear. Among the Daolords, he was the youngest and had the most life left. He was also the most cautious and timid. He had been coerced into the demon immortal¡¯s plan after being seriously injured in a previous battle with Jiang Chengxuan. He had no choice but to join when the demon immortal and other Daolords forced his hand. However, these reasons wouldn¡¯t save him. Jiang Chengxuan and the others had no reason to let him live. ¡°I don¡¯t want to die! I really don¡¯t want to die!¡± Daolord Phantom Ghost shouted in despair, his voice echoing across the battlefield. Instead of giving up, he chose to fight to the death, unleashing all his Dao rules towards Jiang Chengxuan and the others. His Yellow Springs Dao turned the entire battlefield into a realm of ghosts, with countless ghastly spirits emerging. But for Jiang Chengxuan and his allies, this was merely the struggle of a cornered beast. They unleashed their own powers, systematically dismantling the Yellow Springs Dao. The ghostly spirits were obliterated, and Daolord Phantom Ghost was torn apart by their combined forces, his body reduced to a mist of blood. The heavens above turned a ghostly blue, casting an eerie light across the Floodgate Realm. It seemed as though countless spirits found peace, their souls finally resting. This was the end for Daolord Phantom Ghost, the culmination of his countless atrocities. ¡°It seems Daolord Phantom Ghost was indeed a scourge,¡± Shen Ruyan remarked, sensing the change in the atmosphere. She had no sympathy for the Daolord who had once ambushed Jiang Chengxuan. Thus concluded the most epic war the Floodgate Realm had seen in millennia. This battle had drawn nearly all the realm¡¯s high-level cultivators, with numerous Mahayana Daolords participating. It was the culmination of centuries of planning by the demon immortal and the Demonic Sect, involving countless sacrifices and the use of near-immortal formations. Despite the odds, Jiang Chengxuan led the righteous forces to victory, completely eradicating the Demonic Sect. All the high-level demonic cultivators fell, including five Mahayana Daolords. From this day forward, the Floodgate Realm would know no more demonic forces. As the battle¡¯s abrupt end sank in, the surviving cultivators were left speechless. The cost had been tremendous, and even now, they were still coming to terms with the horror of death they had faced. ¡°Everyone, we have won this battle. The demon immortal¡¯s schemes are not yet over, but we now know he can be defeated. Let¡¯s return and recover. I will ensure the spoils of this war are distributed to all sects,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said, bringing them back to reality. With mixed emotions, the cultivators saluted their comrades and began to leave. Some, more enthusiastic, stayed behind to help Jiang Chengxuan and the others collect the spoils of war. The Demonic Sect¡¯s main base, nearby, held vast resources and treasures, enough to compensate for their losses. Jiang Chengxuan did not object. After checking on Jiang Anran and the others, he sent them to gather the loot. He and Shen Ruyan then bid farewell to the others and headed elsewhere. As they traversed the void, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s thoughts turned to the information about the Sky-Severing Array. Chapter 1091 - Chapter 1091: A Stirring Heart Chapter 1091: A Stirring Heart Editor: Henyee Translations The first thing Jiang Chengxuan thought about wasn¡¯t treasure but rather the Sky-Severing Array. This immortal-grade formation had played a decisive role in the war. Without it, the righteous side¡¯s victory would have been assured as soon as he and Shen Ruyan intervened. However, the Sky-Severing Array had repeatedly shifted the balance, and if not for his mastery of the Heavenly Calculation Technique and Daolord East River¡¯s record of unique arrays, the consequences would have been unimaginable. Even if they had won, the Floodgate Realm¡¯s vitality would have been utterly depleted. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s figures moved through the void, tearing through dimensional gates, quickly arriving at various nodes of the Sky-Severing Array. At each location, Jiang Chengxuan used his deducing power and spiritual sense to fully comprehend the changes brought about by the array. He meticulously examined the enormous white array flags, recording their rules and spiritual power into jade slips with precise measurements. For Jiang Chengxuan, the entire Sky-Severing Array was akin to a vast library, containing an abundance of information. Even details about the demon immortal behind it trickled into his understanding. This research took Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nearly ten years, during which they meticulously documented every aspect of the Sky-Severing Array. By this time, the territory of the Demonic Sect was devoid of life. All its resources had been plundered as war spoils and distributed among the participating sects. Years ago, Jiang Chengxuan had been invited to preside over the Floodgate Conference, but he had declined, absorbed in studying the Sky-Severing Array. Instead, Shen Ruyan took on the role, demonstrating her prowess and earning recognition. As Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s partner, it was her first time stepping into the spotlight, revealing her talents and strength, which were on par with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s own. ¡°Let¡¯s go home to the Haoran Sect,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said with excitement, turning to Shen Ruyan. The Sky-Severing Array that had once covered the Demonic Sect¡¯s territory had been completely dismantled, leaving no hidden dangers. Yet, all its concealed information had been documented for future analysis. Understanding Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s joy, Shen Ruyan smiled and, with a wave of her hand, opened a void portal through which they both disappeared. Haoran Sect, Cloud Mist Peak After the war against the Demonic Sect, the Haoran Sect solidified its position as the premier sect of the Floodgate Realm. Cloud Mist Peak, where Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s residence was located, became a sacred site within the Haoran Sect, attracting countless visitors daily. However, the peak itself was off-limits, considered a forbidden area of the sect. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan returned without being noticed. Back at their familiar Cloud Mist Peak, they both felt a surge of emotions. Though times had changed, Cloud Mist Peak remained their eternal sanctuary. Outside Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s abode, numerous spirit beasts continued their vigilant guard. After a brief inspection, the two entered the cave. Eager to begin, Jiang Chengxuan summoned multiple jade slips, which piled up into a small mound. ¡°I can¡¯t shake the feeling that the demon immortal¡¯s schemes are more complex than they seem. Was the demonic lair in the depths of the East Sea really just for placing puppets?¡± he pondered aloud, picking up a jade slip. Although the Demonic Sect had been eradicated, the mastermind remained elusive. Shen Ruyan nodded in agreement. ¡°The great calamity might not end with this battle,¡± she said, her voice filled with concern. Given their abilities, such intuitions were likely accurate, and this urgency drove Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Let¡¯s quickly examine this information and compare it with Immortal East River¡¯s records. We might uncover significant insights,¡± Jiang Chengxuan suggested, revealing his true intent. Both the demon immortal and Immortal East River were figures from the Immortal Realm, and their information might overlap. For the next period, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immersed themselves in analyzing and cross-referencing the gathered data. Gradually, a clearer picture of the demon immortal emerged. He was likely at least at the True Immortal level, a figure only slightly below the Immortal East River. His origin seemed to be the Dim Radiance Immortal Domain, one of the most chaotic and complex regions among the Thirty-Six Immortal Domains. Moreover, this demon immortal seemed to excel in arrays and spiritual arts, as evidenced by his tactics. The Sky-Severing Array was rare even in the Immortal Realm, usually possessed only by those deeply versed in arrays. It was mainly used to allow true spirits or similar entities to descend. This led Jiang Chengxuan to a chilling hypothesis. ¡°Shen Ruyan, do you realize what this means?¡± he asked, his voice heavy with realization. Shen Ruyan nodded, her expression grave. ¡°If your deduction is correct, then this outcome was inevitable.¡± Jiang Chengxuan accepted the terrifying truth he had uncovered. Setting aside the jade slips, he gazed out through the stone walls, speaking softly to himself, ¡°If the demon immortal truly excels in true spirit and spiritual arts¡­ then during our battle with the Demonic Sect, he may have already split a part of his true spirit and infiltrated the Floodgate Realm.¡± As he voiced this thought, a sense of foreboding surged within him, confirming his fears. Chapter 1092 - Chapter 1092: The Descent of the True Spirit, Inescapable Calamity Chapter 1092: The Descent of the True Spirit, Inescapable Calamity Editor: Henyee Translations The realization that the demon immortal¡¯s true spirit had infiltrated the lower realm sent a chill through both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Their war to eradicate the Demonic Sect had been fought to prevent precisely this outcome. Yet now, all signs pointed to the demon immortal having succeeded in entering their world. Had all the resources and lives sacrificed merely delayed this event by a few decades? Even Jiang Chengxuan felt a pang of helplessness. Ten years was more than enough for the demon immortal¡¯s true spirit to begin preparing for revival. It was only a matter of days before they might hear news of the true spirit manifesting in the world. Time had become incredibly urgent, and the gravity of the situation now surpassed that of the previous war against the Demonic Sect. ¡°We must find the location of the demon immortal¡¯s true spirit,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said after a moment of contemplation. Shen Ruyan nodded solemnly. Without hesitation, they set off once more for the former Demonic Sect territory. Through a portal in the void, the two appeared at the old battlefield. Now, only heaps of white bones and a pervasive aura of malevolence remained, testifying to the brutal past events. Jiang Chengxuan sat cross-legged in the void, focusing all his energy. Shen Ruyan stood by his side, guarding him. Using his memory from the past ten years of exploration, he channeled his immense deducing power, probing every inch of the area. Recollecting all the information about the demon immortal, Jiang Chengxuan sensed a faint connection. With this link, any touch of the deducing power on a related entity would reveal its presence to him instantly. However, the result left him feeling a mix of emotions and a sense of disappointment. ¡°What did you find, husband?¡± Shen Ruyan asked as Jiang Chengxuan emerged from his meditative state. ¡°The demon immortal indeed has a fragment of his true spirit in this realm, but it has already left this place and is hiding somewhere unknown,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied slowly. Though they had anticipated this, it was still a troubling realization. It meant that the great calamity was drawing ever closer. Learning this now, Jiang Chengxuan was unsure whether it was good or bad news. ¡°Let¡¯s go discuss this with Shifu,¡± he said finally. They vanished into the void once more. Shenwu Peak Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan appeared on Shenwu Peak, where Qin Shenwu resided. Qin Shenwu sensed their arrival and came out to greet them. After exchanging pleasantries, they entered the main hall and sat down. Qin Shenwu quickly noticed the grave expressions on their faces and felt a sense of unease. ¡°Chengxuan, Ruyan, you look serious. Has something happened?¡± he asked. Given the urgency, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t hold back, revealing the truth about the demon immortal¡¯s true spirit. The magnitude of this information left Qin Shenwu stunned. He sighed deeply, forced to accept the reality. ¡°So, the demon immortal¡¯s true spirit has been hiding in the Floodgate Realm for ten years and could awaken at any moment?¡± he asked, seeking confirmation. Jiang Chengxuan nodded affirmatively. ¡°Alas, that means our war, though it destroyed the Demonic Sect, only delayed the great calamity by ten years,¡± Qin Shenwu lamented. The war had been one of the most perilous battles of his life, claiming the lives of five Mahayana Daolords. Despite the victory, the demon immortal¡¯s plan had still succeeded. ¡°What do we do next?¡± Qin Shenwu asked, putting aside any false hopes and turning to Jiang Chengxuan for guidance. Although he was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s master, he recognized that his disciple had surpassed him and was now the leader against the looming calamity. ¡°The demon immortal¡¯s true spirit is hidden somewhere in the Floodgate Realm. Finding it would be like searching for a needle in a haystack,¡± Jiang Chengxuan explained. Qin Shenwu agreed with this assessment. ¡°The true spirit of a demon immortal is beyond what ordinary power can affect. I believe we only have one option left,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said. Qin Shenwu had a hunch about what he meant. ¡°Are you suggesting¡­?¡± Qin Shenwu asked, knowing that what Jiang Chengxuan was referring to was the final resort of the Floodgate Realm. ¡°Yes, to truly resolve this calamity, we must fully utilize the foundational treasures of each sect,¡± Jiang Chengxuan confirmed. ¡°We must call upon the immortal treasures that protect the sects¡¯ fortunes to combat the great calamity.¡± Qin Shenwu¡¯s expression turned serious as he contemplated this. Every major sect in the Floodgate Realm, especially those with millennia of heritage, had treasures that safeguarded their fortunes. Sect treasures bound to their destinies could only be wielded with the consent of most members. Even as the leader of the Haoran Sect, Jiang Chengxuan needed approval from ninety percent of its disciples and elders to use their treasure. These treasures were terrifyingly powerful because they harnessed the collective strength of an entire sect. However, they came with immense risks. Any damage or corruption to these treasures could have catastrophic effects on the sect¡¯s fortunes. Using these treasures was a gamble. If they succeeded, they could avert the calamity. If they failed, the consequences would be dire. Since ancient times, the control of fortunes had never been certain. It was always subject to the whims of fate and the heavens. Chapter 1093 - Chapter 1093: Immortal Treasures and the Final Gathering Chapter 1093: Immortal Treasures and the Final Gathering Editor: Henyee Translations When Jiang Chengxuan spoke of the final resort, Qin Shenwu immediately understood what he meant. However, even he needed to ponder the decision deeply. ¡°Is there truly no other way?¡± After a long silence, Qin Shenwu asked in a heavy tone. It was as much a question for Jiang Chengxuan as it was for himself. ¡°Alright, then it¡¯s decided. We¡¯ll prepare to summon the Immortal Treasures,¡± Qin Shenwu finally agreed without needing a response from Jiang Chengxuan. Indeed, there was no retreat left. If they wished to take the initiative and not be sitting ducks, this seemed the only option. ¡°Yes,¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded lightly, knowing that Qin Shenwu would support his decision. ¡°However, we need to inform the other sects about this,¡± Jiang Chengxuan continued. ¡°I¡¯ll give them a month. After that, we¡¯ll convene a meeting to discuss this matter.¡± With that, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan departed from Shenwu Peak. He needed to make the necessary preparations for summoning the Immortal Treasures. While the process might incite some panic, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s current prestige in the Haoran Sect made it a manageable task. The rise of the Haoran Sect was closely tied to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s own rise, and its fortune intertwined with his. As Jiang Chengxuan began making arrangements, letters were dispatched from the Haoran Sect to various sects and factions. After the war against the Demonic Sect, other sects held great respect for the Haoran Sect. The moment these letters arrived, the high-ranking members of each sect opened them simultaneously, digesting the urgent news within. In the grand halls of these sects, the sect leaders and Daolords read the letters with shocked expressions, their minds reeling. The letters contained a simple yet devastating message: the demon immortal¡¯s true spirit had infiltrated the Floodgate Realm and could revive at any moment. These few words struck like a thunderclap, shattering their composure. Not only had the demon immortal not been stopped, but he had been stealthily advancing his plans. This sudden dreadful news was hard to accept. Yet, these letters came from the Haoran Sect and Jiang Chengxuan, names that commanded trust. Given the precedents, only a fool would doubt Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words. To confirm, they reached out to other sects and soon found the information to be true. The only silver lining was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s assurance that there was a solution. Despite the heavy toll taken by the great war against the Demonic Sect and the resources exhausted in deploying the Heavenly Deduction Formation, there was still a glimmer of hope. For a month, the sect leaders and Daolords brooded over this, each suspecting what the solution might be. Time slipped by in an atmosphere of tense anticipation. The day of the meeting arrived, and familiar faces from various sects gathered once more. The meeting took place at the same site where the Haoran Sect had previously set up the formation. ¡°Welcome, everyone,¡± Jiang Chengxuan greeted as the last of the attendees arrived. ¡°I believe you all understand why we are here.¡± The faces around him were somber. The urgency was palpable. One of the sect leaders stepped forward, bowing slightly before speaking. ¡°Sect Master Jiang, given the dire situation, I won¡¯t beat around the bush. What is the plan to deal with the demon immortal¡¯s true spirit?¡± This echoed the sentiments of all present. Over the past month, they had pondered this intensely, each forming a hypothesis. Now, they sought confirmation. ¡°I believe many of you already suspect the solution,¡± Jiang Chengxuan began. His words were met with knowing nods. ¡°To truly eliminate the demon immortal¡¯s threat, we must summon the Immortal Treasures that each of our sects uses to suppress our fortunes. Only by doing this can we seize the initiative.¡± The room filled with understanding mixed with reluctance. This was the answer they had hoped not to hear. They had clung to the hope of a miracle, a solution that wouldn¡¯t involve such a heavy cost. But Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words shattered that hope, grounding them in harsh reality. ¡°Sect Master Jiang, can we really not avoid this? The Immortal Treasures are not to be used lightly,¡± one sect leader questioned, echoing the initial reluctance Qin Shenwu had expressed. ¡°No, it must be done. There is no other way,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied firmly, his resolute tone quelling any lingering doubts. The certainty in his voice left no room for argument. Seeing the resolve in Jiang Chengxuan, the attendees sighed collectively. They realized there was no turning back. One of the elders hesitated before suggesting, ¡°Sect Master Jiang, can we wait a few more years? Perhaps we can delay summoning the treasures until the situation becomes more dire.¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression remained serious. ¡°The demon immortal¡¯s cunning is well-known to us all. If he were so easily defeated, we wouldn¡¯t be here today. Fortune is indeed precious, but time is even more so. Remember the war against the Demonic Sect. Had we waited for them to act before we did, the Floodgate Realm might have already fallen.¡± His words brought everyone back to the harrowing memories of that battle. Each day they had delayed would have increased the difficulty, each year would have spelled disaster. The room fell into a heavy silence, the weight of the decision pressing down on them. Finally, realizing the gravity of the situation, they nodded in unison. The reality was clear: to face the demon immortal¡¯s true spirit, they needed to summon their sects¡¯ Immortal Treasures, no matter the cost. Chapter 1094 - Chapter 1094: The Black Sun Ascends Chapter 1094: The Black Sun Ascends Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words resonated deeply with everyone present. They could not deny that their previous victory against the Demonic Sect had hinged on seizing the initiative. Clearly, the suggestion to wait for further signs before summoning the Immortal Treasures was dismissed by Jiang Chengxuan. The man who proposed waiting sighed, knowing he could not refute Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s logic. ¡°Everyone, we must begin preparations to summon the Immortal Treasures immediately,¡± Jiang Chengxuan urged, his voice breaking the silence. ¡°Time is of the essence. Please make your decisions quickly.¡± Amidst the quiet, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s decisive tone stirred the room. The first to step forward and support him was once again from the same faction as before. ¡°I agree with this plan. Each sect should summon their Immortal Treasure to suppress the calamity threatening the Floodgate Realm,¡± declared Wan Shen Daolord, stepping forward and nodding at Jiang Chengxuan in affirmation. Jiang Chengxuan reciprocated the gesture with a nod of respect. ¡°The Thunderclap Valley stands with the Haoran Sect. We agree to summon our sect¡¯s Immortal Treasure,¡± Shen Ruyan added, her cold voice steady as she stood beside Jiang Chengxuan. Since the war against the Demonic Sect, Shen Ruyan¡¯s status within Thunderclap Valley had risen significantly, nearly to that of the next sect leader. Her master, Yun Yizhen, had been both shocked and proud when she broke through to the Mahayana Daolord realm. Gathering the elders, Yun Yizhen had declared Shen Ruyan as the next sect leader, to be formally instated when the time was right. With Thunderclap Valley¡¯s agreement, two major sects had already pledged their support for Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s plan. ¡°The Divine Shadow Gate also agrees to summon our Immortal Treasure.¡± ¡°The Infinite Sect agrees as well.¡± Following these statements, other significant factions quickly voiced their support. For them, the potential loss of fortune was secondary to the immediate threat of the demon immortal¡¯s revival. Their situation mirrored the previous crisis, where smaller factions were the most desperate for a solution. ¡°Very well,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said, his voice filled with satisfaction as the last sect signaled its agreement. ¡°Time is of the essence. Return to your sects and prepare to summon the Immortal Treasures.¡± However, just as the sect leaders began to disperse, ready to implement the plan, the unthinkable happened. High above the Floodgate Realm, an eerie energy began to spread. Every cultivator present sensed it immediately. It felt as if an alien presence had intruded upon their world, distorting its very rules. All cultivators of the Dao Fusion stage and above felt a strange sensation, as though something inside them was shifting uncomfortably. Simultaneously, they all looked to the sky. The entire world seemed to blur for a moment before countless thin, blood-red threads began to weave through the sky. But what truly struck fear into their hearts was the sudden appearance of a massive black sun rising slowly on the horizon. With each passing breath, the black sun climbed higher, casting a shadow that rapidly spread across half the Floodgate Realm. Entire regions fell under its ominous influence. The sight brought to mind a chilling prophecy: ¡°When the black sun rises, the great calamity shall descend upon the world.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and the other Daolords exchanged grave looks. The familiar aura of the demon immortal was unmistakable. Somewhere in the Floodgate Realm, the demon immortal¡¯s true spirit was awakening, heralding the arrival of the great calamity. The sky above was now completely covered by the sinister blood threads. The entire Floodgate Realm seemed ensnared in a giant web, its natural laws twisted and distorted. Many cultivators of the Fusion stage felt an unsettling noise in their minds, their energy reacting with repulsion. The calamity had only just begun, yet it was already exerting a negative influence on the cultivators of the Floodgate Realm. ¡°Everyone, hurry back to your sects! Summon the Immortal Treasures before the calamity fully manifests,¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s voice boomed like a bell, snapping everyone out of their stupor. No one questioned Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s directive now. The earlier skeptic felt a flush of shame. The signs of the calamity were undeniable, and their prior hesitation seemed foolish. ¡°Let¡¯s go! May we all stay safe,¡± said one sect leader, and with that, the sect leaders bid Jiang Chengxuan farewell and departed swiftly, transforming into streaks of light that raced across the sky. As they traveled back to their respective sects, they saw shadows and phantom images forming in the void¡ªominous presences that hadn¡¯t yet manifested but hinted at the horrors to come. Once the calamity fully descended, it would be a scene of countless demonic shadows running rampant. ¡°Let¡¯s go too,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said to Shen Ruyan. Under his guidance, the preparations for summoning the Immortal Treasures of the Haoran Sect and Thunderclap Valley were already complete. They only needed to return and initiate the process. ¡°Yes,¡± Shen Ruyan replied. The two tore through the void, entering a portal. As they traversed the space between realms, Jiang Chengxuan could feel the corruption spreading. The entire Floodgate Realm was descending into a demonic pit, with the demon immortal at its heart, silently awakening. Chapter 1095 - Chapter 1095: Summoning the Immortal Treasure Chapter 1095: Summoning the Immortal Treasure Editor: Henyee Translations Meanwhile, in the eastern seas of the Floodgate Realm. Under the celestial calamity, all the creatures of the eastern sea had become extraordinarily bloodthirsty. Amidst the towering, terrifying waves, countless gigantic sea monsters roared towards the sky, their demonic energy surging. These creatures, usually hidden in the deep seas, had emerged on the surface, and upon sighting one another, engaged in brutal battles. Even the typically docile sea beasts now had bloodshot eyes, churning up storms in the ocean, intent on destroying everything. Amidst these bizarre phenomena, the cultivators from the sects around the eastern seas were filled with dread, watching as the sea turned crimson with blood. ¡°The celestial calamity is upon us. What is happening in the eastern seas?¡± An elder from a longstanding superpower in the region muttered, his brows furrowed with worry. They knew that the true danger lay beneath the eastern seas, where an ancient barrier concealed unknown entities. Now, with the celestial calamity descending, the aura from that place was causing their hearts to tremble with fear. Deep beneath the eastern seas, at the site of an ancient barrier that had existed for millennia, strange phenomena were unfolding. The sounds of ¡°clang, clang¡± echoed through the endless depths, where immense chains writhed turbulently in the undercurrents. These chains, inscribed with seals, usually remained hidden within the waters, exerting their mysterious power. But now, for some unknown reason, these chains had surfaced, thrashing violently and unsettling the depths of the eastern seas. These chains were the reason countless sea beasts had been forced to the surface. Spanning countless miles, the chains bore seals that were gradually dimming as they trembled, causing the entire region¡¯s energy to grow increasingly chaotic. It was clear that the barrier formed by these chains was slowly breaking, and something dangerous was beginning to leak out. However, Jiang Chengxuan and his allies in the Floodgate Realm remained unaware of these developments. Back at the Haoran Sect, in the central arena. Under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s command, all the disciples of the Haoran Sect had gathered in this massive arena. Their expressions were solemn as they looked up at Jiang Chengxuan on the high platform, their gazes firm and resolute. The celestial calamity was imminent, a fact evident just by looking at the sky. They were well aware of the need to summon their sect¡¯s Immortal Treasure, as Jiang Chengxuan had instructed them. ¡°With the celestial calamity upon us, living beings are in peril. The Haoran Sect must not retreat,¡± Jiang Chengxuan declared passionately from the platform, his voice resounding like thunder. ¡°Therefore, I ask everyone here to lend your strength to summon our Immortal Treasure. Together, we will resist the great calamity!¡± ¡°With the strength of all beings, we shall resist the calamity!¡± the disciples chanted back fervently. ¡°Excellent! Now, close your eyes and recite the incantation silently, summoning the Immortal Treasure of the Haoran Sect,¡± Jiang Chengxuan instructed. At his command, every disciple closed their eyes, placing their hands on their foreheads, silently reciting the incantation he had given them. The entire Haoran Sect fell into a serene stillness. As the disciples repeatedly recited the incantation in their hearts, something began to stir in the ethereal plane. On the platform, Jiang Chengxuan was also chanting, but rather than an incantation, it seemed more like he was reciting a scripture. The summoning incantation was not a fixed entity but a series of symbols recorded in the sect¡¯s secret tomes, accessible only to the sect master. The disciples were chanting parts of this scripture, while Jiang Chengxuan recited the complete version, forming a mysterious connection between the parts and the whole. During this process, the sect¡¯s fortune was being mobilized, an event perceptible only to Jiang Chengxuan and Qin Shenwu. As Mahayana Daolords, they were the largest focal points of the Haoran Sect¡¯s fortune. The ceremony continued for several days, the disciples remaining sincere and dedicated, seemingly unaware of the passage of time. Finally, Jiang Chengxuan sensed that the sect¡¯s fortune had been fully mobilized and was now surging. A wave of fortune energy enveloped the entire Haoran Sect, resembling a divine dragon, vast and magnificent. At that moment, not only Jiang Chengxuan and Qin Shenwu but also all the disciples sensed the presence of the fortune energy. It connected everyone in the sect, their fates intertwined. Under the protection of this fortune energy, even the effects of the celestial calamity on them became blurred. ¡°Immortal Treasure, come forth!¡± Jiang Chengxuan called out, feeling the change in the fortune energy. Merging his senses with the sect¡¯s fortune, he directed it deep underground. The fortune energy, invisible and intangible, penetrated all barriers. After delving to unknown depths, Jiang Chengxuan finally reached the location of the legendary Immortal Treasure. Infusing it with the vast fortune energy, an extraordinary transformation ensued. A clear roar echoed through the void. Following this, beams of immortal light shot up from beneath the Haoran Sect, piercing the sky and forming an invisible, towering pagoda that encompassed the entire area. This power was so profound that even Jiang Chengxuan was astonished. Under the illumination of the immortal light, the chaotic forces in the surrounding void began to subside. Even the darkness cast by the enormous black sun gradually receded. Weaker cultivators, who had been corroded by the darkness, began to awaken under the influence of the immortal light. Chapter 1096 - Chapter 1096: The Haoran Dragon Seal Chapter 1096: The Haoran Dragon Seal Editor: Henyee Translations Countless cultivators who lived in the same region as the Haoran Sect were influenced by the celestial light. Sensing that the Haoran Sect had initiated this celestial light, they gathered their families and moved as close to it as possible. At this moment, the effects of the celestial calamity had enveloped the entire Floodgate Realm, casting ominous shadows from the strange sky above. Everything and everyone covered by these shadows had their spiritual power drained, even their very life force. Many ordinary people and low-level cultivators, unaware of the events unfolding, silently perished in the darkness of the celestial calamity. However, within the Haoran Sect, guided by the power of their sect¡¯s fortune, the immortal treasure that protected their sect finally revealed itself. It was a dragon-shaped seal, emanating countless rays of celestial light, its material both unique and otherworldly, straddling the line between the living and the dead, between reality and illusion. ¡°The Haoran Dragon Seal¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan murmured its name as he held the immortal treasure. Although it was an immortal treasure, Jiang Chengxuan felt no destructive power from it. Like the many members of the Haoran Sect, he sensed only a profound peace and an intimate connection. This was not a weapon of offense; its purpose was to protect and preserve. Jiang Chengxuan could clearly sense that the entire causality of the Haoran Sect was linked to it, like a heart sustaining the sect. Using the mysterious power of fortune, it safeguarded the entity known as the Haoran Sect. Meanwhile, similar ceremonies to summon immortal treasures were being conducted across the Floodgate Realm, within the various sects. As countless disciples prayed and invoked their sects¡¯ fortunes, the immortal treasures of each sect began to manifest. As the immortal treasures appeared, they instinctively sensed the vile energy brought by the celestial calamity and, almost reflexively, emitted vast amounts of celestial light to combat the eerie darkness in the sky. In the Pantheon Sect, before Daolord Pantheon and countless disciples, a golden ethereal light floated, radiating a brilliant celestial light that pierced the sky, dispelling the surrounding darkness and creating a sanctuary. Under this light, Daolord Pantheon and others felt a sense of peace and relief as the corrupting force slowly receded. In Thunderclap Valley, before Yun Yizhen and the gathered disciples, a branch of lightning floated, blooming with multicolored flowers, emanating celestial light that shot towards the sky, banishing the darkness and corruption from Thunderclap Valley. In the Infinite Sky Sect, an orb of yin-yang energy hovered before Daolord Infinite and the disciples, rotating and emitting invisible waves that dispelled the endless darkness, illuminating the surroundings. One by one, the immortal treasures of each sect emerged, creating sanctuaries within the Floodgate Realm, engulfed in an eerie darkness. Many loose cultivators and ordinary people, influenced by the celestial light, instinctively moved towards these sanctuaries, finding refuge and escaping death. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s proposal to summon the immortal treasures had, in an intangible yet crucial way, saved many lives across the Floodgate Realm. At the very onset of the celestial calamity, the timing was critical. If the summoning of the immortal treasures had been delayed even a few more days, more than half of the realm¡¯s population could have succumbed to the darkness. Such a dire outcome would have led to a prolonged period of recovery for the realm. Realizing this, many sects gained newfound respect for Jiang Chengxuan. His plan had essentially granted the Floodgate Realm a vital respite. However, the power of the immortal treasures alone was insufficient to dispel all the darkness. Though they could barely halt the calamity¡¯s progression by resonating with one another, the sects¡¯ fortunes couldn¡¯t sustain indefinitely. Moreover, somewhere within the Floodgate Realm, the true threat still lurked¡ª the awakening true spirit of the demon immortal. ¡­ In a desolate, ruined kingdom within the Floodgate Realm, darkness surged through the vast ruins. Corpses, grotesquely twisted, lay withered and dry. On a high platform, a shadowy figure stood with outstretched arms, bathing in the descending shadows. These shadows had originally destroyed this kingdom, but now they appeared compliant around this figure. When the celestial calamity descended, the Floodgate Realm was shrouded by the black sun, and its first shadow fell upon this place. In an instant, countless mortals mutated into ghoul-like beings, rampaging through the city. Soon, even the cultivators fell to the same fate, turning on each other until the last one perished in utter brutality. At that moment, the city¡¯s blood gathered, merging with the descending shadow, forming this humanoid figure, absorbing all the violence and savagery. ¡°Cackle¡­ Floodgate Realm, you cannot escape my grasp!¡± Bathing in the black sun¡¯s shadow, his power grew with each passing moment, or rather, it was being restored. Undoubtedly, this was the mastermind behind the celestial calamity, the true spirit of the demon immortal. On the day the demonic sect was destroyed, he had forcibly inserted a sliver of his true spirit into this world. Unnoticed in a hidden corner, he absorbed all manner of vile energies, awaiting the day the celestial calamity began. Now, supported by the power of the black sun, he no longer needed to hide, able to grow unimpeded. ¡°Hmph, it¡¯s that brat¡¯s doing again,¡± the demon immortal muttered, glaring at the beams of celestial light piercing the sky. The day Jiang Chengxuan reversed the celestial array, the demon immortal had taken note of him. Now, the quick response of the Floodgate Realm, preventing him from absorbing more power, was surely orchestrated by that same person. Originally, it would have been easy for him to corrupt the entire Floodgate Realm, but Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s actions had delayed his plans. As a mighty being of the universe, a demon immortal, he knew this was no coincidence. Perhaps Jiang Chengxuan was the nemesis the Floodgate Realm had conjured to oppose him, the chosen one of this realm. ¡°But that just makes things more interesting, doesn¡¯t it? Cackle¡­¡± The demon immortal laughed, descending from the ruins, crushing dried skulls beneath his feet as he vanished into the darkness. Chapter 1097 - Chapter 1097: Using the Divination Orb Again Chapter 1097: Using the Divination Orb Again Editor: Henyee Translations With the various sects¡¯ immortal treasures suppressing the calamity, the situation had somewhat stabilized. However, there was no trace of relief on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face. Ever since the celestial calamity began, an inexplicable sense of urgency had been gnawing at him. It was as if the heavens were warning him that the emergence of the immortal treasures had not changed the ultimate outcome of the celestial calamity. If they did not take further action, the destruction of the Floodgate Realm would remain unavoidable. Immediately, Jiang Chengxuan shared this insight with Qin Shenwu and the others. At this moment, within the Shenwu Hall, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Qin Shenwu all wore grave expressions. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s revelation made it clear that the celestial calamity had not yet seen a turning point. ¡°Chengxuan, do you have any suggestions? No matter what they are, I believe all the sects will support them now,¡± Qin Shenwu said earnestly. ¡°Indeed, my husband, you are not alone in this. The entire Floodgate Realm is your strength,¡± Shen Ruyan added, reminding him that the celestial calamity was not a problem to be faced alone. ¡°I believe our only option now is to recreate the Mysterious Heavenly Dao Array to conduct a divination and find a solution,¡± Jiang Chengxuan proposed after some contemplation. ¡°But the Mysterious Heavenly Dao Array requires a hundred years to construct. Given our current situation¡­¡± Qin Shenwu responded, his brows furrowed in concern. ¡°After deciphering the Heaven-Severing Celestial Array, I have a method to create a smaller version of the Mysterious Heavenly Dao Array. However, I will still need the support and resources from all the sects,¡± Jiang Chengxuan explained, offering a glimmer of hope. ¡°Great! What are we waiting for? I will contact the other sects immediately and gather the necessary resources as quickly as possible,¡± Qin Shenwu said with renewed determination, standing up with resolve. Soon, messages bearing Qin Shenwu¡¯s name were dispatched from the Haoran Sect, reaching the leaders of the various sects. This time, the unity among the sects exceeded Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expectations. The day after the messages were sent, replies began to arrive. Within seven days, all the materials listed by Jiang Chengxuan had been gathered. These resources, sourced from all corners of the Floodgate Realm, had been collected with remarkable speed, demonstrating the unprecedented coordination among the sects. Even Jiang Chengxuan, with his resolute mindset, was astounded by the sight of the countless storage rings before him. The looming calamity had driven the sects to put aside all grudges and fully commit to overcoming the disaster. ¡°Since they¡¯ve shown such dedication, I must not disappoint them,¡± Jiang Chengxuan murmured to Shen Ruyan, his resolve rekindled. The scene of unity and determination deeply moved him, reigniting the fire within his heart. After enduring numerous setbacks, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s determination was once again aflame. Back at the Haoran Sect¡¯s array site, Jiang Chengxuan brought the resources and treasures provided by the sects. The site, still imbued with residual energies from the previous heavenly tribulation that had shattered the Mysterious Heavenly Dao Array, was the optimal location for setting up the new array. With the manifestation of his Five Elements Dao, Jiang Chengxuan began constructing a high platform. He meticulously processed the resources, inscribing array runes on some, grinding others into powder, and combining them into various materials with practiced skill. As his hands danced through the air, the materials were swiftly prepared and embedded according to specific array patterns. This version of the Mysterious Heavenly Dao Array had been modified by Jiang Chengxuan, requiring far less time to construct. Utilizing the remnants of the previous array, he completed a smaller version of the Mysterious Heavenly Dao Array within a few days. The information gleaned from the Heaven-Severing Celestial Array had proven invaluable, elevating Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mastery of arrays to an unprecedented level. However, there was no time to dwell on this now. Clearing his mind of distractions, Jiang Chengxuan sat cross-legged at the center of the array and activated it without hesitation. Instantly, countless threads of divination power rose from the array, pulling strands of fate and destiny into its web. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s consciousness entered the realm of divination, but before him, a dense fog of uncertainty still obstructed the paths of cause and effect. It was clear that even with the augmented power of the smaller Mysterious Heavenly Dao Array, the celestial calamity remained impenetrable. Yet Jiang Chengxuan had anticipated this. Under Shen Ruyan¡¯s vigilant watch, a half-ethereal, half-solid orb materialized in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand, which then merged into his body in a flash of radiant light. In an instant, an overwhelming surge of divination power erupted within him, unrelenting and vast. The orb he had absorbed was the Divination Orb, a reward from the system, now unleashing its formidable power. Under the dominion of the Divination Orb, the divination power became a sharp, invisible blade, slicing through the obscuring fog of fate and revealing the hidden truths beyond. ¡°Boom!¡± An influx of countless images surged into Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind like a tidal wave. He saw a blood-red sea, with massive waves crashing and colossal sea beasts fighting, their corpses piling up like small islands. He saw the depths of the Eastern Sea growing darker and more chaotic under the shadow of the black sun. In the unseen depths, something was resonating, stirring the entire Eastern Sea into unrest. ¡°Not enough¡­ Break through for me!¡± Jiang Chengxuan roared internally, channeling all his divination power to shatter the remaining darkness and confusion. The hidden truths finally revealed themselves. Gigantic chains, larger than abysses, swayed and clashed within the chaos, producing terrifying reverberations. These chains, inscribed with fading seals, were the source of the deep, mysterious energy leaking from the seabed. No one knew what lay beneath, but Jiang Chengxuan realized that whatever it was, it posed a threat potentially more dangerous than the celestial calamity itself. Chapter 1098 - Chapter 1098: Rushing to the Eastern Sea Chapter 1098: Rushing to the Eastern Sea Editor: Henyee Translations The seal beneath the Eastern Sea had existed since time immemorial. Even the local forces that had lived there for generations couldn¡¯t fathom what lay beneath. The method of creating such a massive chain-formed seal was ancient. Even Jiang Chengxuan had only come across it in ancient texts, stating that such sealing techniques were used by ancient cultivators from tens of thousands of years ago. This indicated that the seal beneath the Eastern Sea might be a relic from the last great celestial calamity. Because of this, no one knew its secrets, as those who did might have perished in that calamity. ¡°We must reinforce the seal under the Eastern Sea; we cannot let it truly shatter¡­¡± This conclusion arose within Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. Subsequently, scenes of anomalies in the Eastern Sea flashed before his eyes. Following intense tremors and explosions, the world of divination collapsed, and his consciousness instantly returned to his physical body. ¡°Boom!¡± Under the powerful backlash of fate, the smaller Mysterious Heavenly Dao Array couldn¡¯t avoid being shattered once again. The precious materials and treasures, collected by the combined efforts of the sects, were all turned to dust, dispersing in the wind. The demand for resources during the calamity period was horrifying, with centuries of accumulated precious items consumed in just a few years. If it weren¡¯t for the united efforts of all sects, it would have been impossible to gather such resources with just a few sects. ¡°How are you, my husband?¡± Seeing Jiang Chengxuan stand up, Shen Ruyan gracefully approached him. Forcing a smile, Jiang Chengxuan recounted everything he had seen in the divination. Upon hearing this, Shen Ruyan revealed a tranquil smile and said, ¡°So, we now have a target, my husband. This time, it¡¯s all on you.¡± Her words clearly carried a comforting intent for Jiang Chengxuan. Ever since the celestial calamity showed its signs, Jiang Chengxuan hadn¡¯t had a moment of relaxation. Shen Ruyan had noticed this and chose to stay quietly by his side, never showing any signs of anxiety. ¡°Wife¡­¡± Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan felt warmth in his heart. Despite the looming celestial calamity, his side was never dark. It was Shen Ruyan¡¯s companionship and the trust from his allies that kept him going. ¡°Alright! Let¡¯s inform the sects and head to the Eastern Sea!¡± ¡°I want to see what¡¯s really going on beneath the Eastern Sea.¡± Soon, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s message was conveyed to the sects, detailing everything he had deduced from the smaller Mysterious Heavenly Dao Array. The message provided the first real insight into the true nature of the Eastern Sea¡¯s seal and the impending crisis there. Upon learning about the instability of the Eastern Sea¡¯s seal, the sect leaders all wore solemn expressions. They understood the gravity of the situation and knew they had to head to the Eastern Sea immediately. ¡­ Within the Haoran Sect, before the Haoran Dragon Seal, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Qin Shenwu stood with their hands behind their backs. Behind them were the elders of the Haoran Sect, all of whom were above the Dao Integration stage. This gathering signified the preparation for a full-scale war. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s message to the sects stated that the movement of the Haoran Sect¡¯s celestial light would signal the assembly to depart for the Eastern Sea. At this moment, the Haoran Dragon Seal was continuously emitting grand celestial light, maintaining a sanctuary of purity. However, if they were to head to the Eastern Sea, they could not do so without the power of the immortal treasure. They had to give their all to ensure the seal beneath the Eastern Sea remained intact. Fortunately, the immortal treasure that protected the sect¡¯s fortune was mystically linked to the power of fortune. Even if Jiang Chengxuan took the Haoran Dragon Seal with him, it would leave a shadow behind, maintaining the stability of the fortune and suppressing the darkness. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Mm.¡± With a solemn nod, Jiang Chengxuan reached out to grasp the Haoran Dragon Seal. Instantly, an immense and mysterious power flowed into him, emitting layers of celestial light, making him appear as if surrounded by a divine aura. Simultaneously, the celestial light pillar that connected to the heavens shifted, aligning itself above Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Rumble!¡± Within a few breaths, the celestial lights from various locations within the Floodgate Realm began to move in unison. Numerous grand celestial lights formed trajectories in the sky, dispelling the darkness and casting multicolored glows across the land. The scene was breathtaking, indicating that this might be the Floodgate Realm¡¯s last line of defense against the celestial calamity. Should these celestial lights fail to bring victory, the scattering of these lights would signify the Floodgate Realm¡¯s descent into complete destruction. ¡°Hummm!¡± Ripples spread through the heavens and earth, and waves of extraordinary celestial light began to oscillate. Using the power of the immortal treasure, Jiang Chengxuan enveloped Shen Ruyan, Qin Shenwu, and the Haoran Sect¡¯s members. In an instant, a celestial light shot out from beneath him, extending into the sky, forming a path leading directly to the Eastern Sea. Following suit, other sects also created magnificent celestial light pathways, appearing as countless rainbows in the sky. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± With a unified call, sect members cloaked in celestial light stepped onto these pathways, rapidly heading toward the Eastern Sea. Countless cultivators of the Floodgate Realm watched in anticipation, silently praying for these warriors to bring hope. ¡­ On their way to the Eastern Sea, Jiang Chengxuan and others soon gathered together. The familiar figures from the battle against the Demonic Sect reappeared, their faces filled with determination. ¡°Lord Jiang!¡± ¡°Daoist Jiang!¡± Greeting each other with heavy expressions, they refrained from speaking further, silently focusing on the path ahead. The celestial calamity had twisted the space of the Floodgate Realm, making it seem like an alien world. Without the power of the immortal treasures, reaching the Eastern Sea would be a formidable task. ¡°Roar!¡± As they moved farther from their respective sects, faint roars echoed through the void. Malignant energies suddenly surged within the celestial light, spreading like blood-red threads. One after another, demonic shadows emerged from within, lunging at them. ¡°You court death!¡± In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes flashed with cold light, and he unleashed his power to strike back. Chapter 1099 - Chapter 1099: Immortal Corpse Fuser Chapter 1099: Immortal Corpse Fuser Editor: Henyee Translations At that moment, in the sky above, all around them, there was an overwhelming presence of demonic energy and countless demonic shadows. Led by Jiang Chengxuan, everyone unleashed their divine powers, blasting toward the demonic shadows within the celestial light. ¡°Boom!¡± Explosions echoed through the void as various powers and divine rules manifested, shaking the heavens. Countless demonic shadows shrieked and exploded, scattering into the ether. Though the celestial treasures in their hands couldn¡¯t be directly used for combat, when activated, they provided additional power against the demonic shadows. Thus, the group moved along the celestial light path without pause, continuously unleashing their divine abilities to annihilate wave after wave of attacking demonic shadows. But suddenly, a terrifying aura emanated from the sky, causing Jiang Chengxuan and the others to shudder. Looking up, they saw that the black sun, which covered half of the Floodgate Realm, had started to rage. In an instant, darkness descended from the sky, and countless shadows pierced through the void, hurtling towards them. The sheer power of these shadows was so immense that even the celestial light path couldn¡¯t withstand it. The shadows shattered the celestial light path, leaving gaping holes. ¡°Activate the celestial treasures!¡± Jiang Chengxuan commanded, and the Haoran Dragon Seal in his hand roared. A colossal dragon shadow formed from celestial light, soaring toward the oncoming shadows. Following his lead, Daolord Pantheon and the others activated their celestial treasures, summoning storms of celestial energy to confront the shadows. The clash lasted for a considerable time, forcing Jiang Chengxuan and the others to halt their advance. Eventually, the shadows cast by the black sun dissipated, leaving behind a void and turbulent chaotic energy. Before them, countless solidified shadows appeared like pitch-black thorns growing on the celestial light path, blocking their way. ¡°It seems the demonic immortal has realized our goal and is trying to stop us,¡± Jiang Chengxuan remarked calmly. Everyone¡¯s expressions grew more serious, realizing the increased danger of their mission. ¡°Use the celestial light to break through these shadows. We must continue.¡± Despite the obstacles, they pressed on. Under the illumination of the celestial light, the shadows blocking their way dissolved into thick darkness. Though their progress slowed, Jiang Chengxuan and the others steadily advanced toward the Eastern Sea. As they drew closer to the Eastern Sea, the world ahead grew darker, with eerie blood threads becoming more frequent in the void. Demonic shadows continuously assaulted them, but they pressed forward with unwavering determination, smashing through every obstacle. ¡°Boom!¡± After what felt like an eternity, the sound of massive waves crashing reached their ears. This brought a mixture of relief and heightened vigilance¡ªthey were nearing the Eastern Sea, the most perilous part of their journey. ¡°Go!¡± Just as Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s celestial light carved out a path through the darkness, two terrifying auras erupted behind them, closing in rapidly. ¡°Roar!¡± A sharp demonic roar reverberated, causing the souls of the less powerful cultivators to tremble. Two black shadows flew over their heads, shattering the void and blocking their path. Endless black mist spread out, swallowing the celestial light path. Their hearts sank, and the light from their celestial treasures intensified to the extreme. In the brilliant celestial light, the heavy black mist dispersed, revealing the true form of the two shadows. ¡°What are those things?!¡± Seeing the two shadows, cultivators from various sects cried out in disbelief. Even Jiang Chengxuan and the other Mahayana Daolords were horrified. The two shadows were grotesque, one massive and the other smaller. They were both composed of a chaotic assembly of human bodies¡ªor rather, corpses forcibly pieced together to form moving monstrosities. The larger shadow had numerous faces and limbs, resembling a twisted mass of flesh. Its dark, law-infused appendages swung like eerie tentacles. The smaller shadow, however, shocked Jiang Chengxuan and the others even more. The twisted faces on its body were all familiar¡ªthey were the recently deceased demonic Daolords. ¡°Daolord Skeleton¡­ Daolord Phantom Ghost¡­¡± They had been resurrected and transformed into these abominations by the demonic immortal¡¯s twisted means. On their bodies, the same shadow energy as the black sun pulsed, their power matching, if not exceeding, that of Mahayana Daolords. They had likely reached a pseudo-immortal state! In a daze, Jiang Chengxuan recalled some knowledge about such foul beings from the records of Immortal East River. These monsters were called ¡°Immortal Corpse Fusers.¡± This technique was first used by an unknown demonic immortal. Legend had it that when this immortal was at the peak of the Mahayana realm, he killed several peers, fusing their corpses into his own body through a unique method. This increased his lifespan, enabling him to ascend to immortality. However, he soon lost his mind under a mysterious backlash, becoming a multi-faced, multi-limbed monstrosity¡ªeerily similar to the shadow before them. ¡°Be careful! Use the celestial treasures to probe their power before making any moves,¡± Jiang Chengxuan cautioned. He gathered the power of his celestial treasure into a shield before him. Following his lead, the other sect leaders quickly did the same. In no time, their celestial lights converged like stars, suppressing the void as they faced the grotesque Immortal Corpse Fusers. ¡°Roar! Hiss!¡± Countless faces on Immortal Corpse Fuser began to chant demonic incantations. The void trembled as the shadow energy from the black sun enveloped the area, launching an attack. Chapter 1100 - Chapter 1100: Fierce Battle with the False-Immortal Chapter 1100: Fierce Battle with the False-Immortal Editor: Henyee Translations As Immortal Corpse Fuser, formed from countless remains, launched their attacks, the void shattered with each of their moves. Their mere gestures stirred dark winds, exerting immense pressure on everyone present. ¡°Boom!¡± The blows from the two Immortal Corpse Fusers struck the barrier formed by the Immortal Treasures, causing intense ripples and vibrations. Under their terrifying strength, a group of cultivators was sent flying, turning into shadows and being flung several miles away. For a moment, countless cultivators in the Floodgate Realm gasped in shock. In this assault, they didn¡¯t sense any explosive energy¡ªthe two Immortal Corpse Fusers relied solely on their physical strength to contend with the Immortal Treasures¡¯ suppression. Such physical power evidently surpassed the realm of the Mahayana Daolords. Even Jiang Chengxuan admitted he couldn¡¯t match them. This was clearly an effect of the bizarre corpse-fusion technique. ¡°Boom!¡± As everyone was rapidly processing this information, the giant hands of Immortal Corpse Fuser descended once more. This time, the targeted forces didn¡¯t confront them head-on but instead chose to evade, bursting into celestial light. However, the smaller Immortal Corpse Fuser, created from the demonic Daolords, suddenly manifested its Dao rule power. An extremely eerie Dao rule vision emerged, filled with piles of white bones and howling ghostly spirits in a desolate, poisonous sea of chaos, under the shadow of a black sun, creating a terrifying scene. This Dao rule¡¯s emergence made everyone feel a chill in their hearts. In the next moment, under the roar of the demonic Daolord¡¯s Immortal Corpse Fuser, this eerie Dao rule power descended upon them. ¡°All together, intercept it!¡± Instantly, Jiang Chengxuan made a decisive call, shouting out. Within the celestial glow, he manifested the three Mahayana Dao rules of Five Elements, Life and Death, and Samsara. The power of gold, wood, water, fire, and earth transformed into a world where life and death cycled, and the aura of Samsara intertwined, exuding an immensely powerful presence. With the fusion of these three Mahayana Dao rules, they reached a high level. Enhanced by the celestial power of the Haoran Dragon Seal, they clashed with the eerie Dao rule power. ¡°Boom!¡± The collision of these two almost transcendental forces created terrifying tearing sounds, causing vast void zones to erupt. Strange Dao rule fluctuations spread, making all the cultivators in the Floodgate Realm feel a shiver. It seemed as if the entire Floodgate Realm¡¯s rules were trembling. But the power of the Immortal Corpse Fuser was ultimately more bizarre. Despite the might of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s three combined rules, they couldn¡¯t entirely counter it head-on. After all, this was a false-immortal! If not for the celestial treasure¡¯s boost and the strength of the three supreme rules, anyone else would have been instantly overwhelmed and devoured. However, the next moment, another immensely powerful life and death rule, laced with primordial divine thunder and fierce winds, crashed into the eerie Dao rule. ¡°Buzz¡ª¡± This rule power unmistakably came from Shen Ruyan. With her support, the oppressive Dao rule of the Immortal Corpse Fuser weakened significantly. Simultaneously, celestial lights shone in the surrounding void as numerous cultivators manifested their Dao rules, creating a spectacular array of visions. These weaker Dao rule auras, under the enhancement of celestial light, transformed into a myriad of shooting stars, striking the eerie Dao rule. In an instant, hundreds of Dao rules from various sects painted a magnificent scene in the void, incredibly grand. Each cultivator¡¯s face was set with determination, displaying unwavering resolve. Under the combined efforts of everyone, the eerie Dao rule of the Immortal Corpse Fuser began to disintegrate amid the waves of tremors. ¡°Boom!¡± A massive explosion resonated through the heavens, creating void zones. Countless extraterritorial stars perished in the aftermath. The vast combined Dao rule power didn¡¯t stop after shattering the eerie Dao rule but continued to crash into the Immortal Corpse Fuser. ¡°Roar!¡± In an instant, a dazzling display of colors erupted, with waves of Dao rule power surging. Amid the Immortal Corpse Fuser¡¯s agonized roar, its grotesque body was blasted open, leaving a massive voided wound. At this moment, eerie blood-like threads twisted in the void, like worms crawling over the wound, trying to heal it. However, the various Dao rules within the wound were too complex, preventing the sinister force from fully mending it, leaving a gaping hole. This sight allowed everyone to slightly relax. It seemed the false-immortal, after all, couldn¡¯t achieve true immortality, impervious to all attacks. ¡°Split into two groups. The forces led by Daolords follow me to deal with the demonic Daolord¡¯s Immortal Corpse Fuser. The rest tackle the other one. Remember, advance and retreat wisely, don¡¯t attack recklessly!¡± Seeing the situation clearly, Jiang Chengxuan quickly issued orders. Everyone, adhering to his strategy, activated their Immortal Treasures, their light shining brightly, and led their teams into battle. In a burst of void-tearing sound, Jiang Chengxuan and Daolord Pantheon quickly surrounded the Immortal Corpse Fuser. Seeing them approach, it once again manifested its eerie Dao rule. Its grotesque body began to swell with demonic energy. But Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t intend to give it any opportunity. In an instant, the Haoran Dragon Seal burst with celestial light, boosting his power. The three Mahayana Dao rules of Five Elements, Samsara, and Life and Death merged once more, striking with overwhelming force. Behind him, Qin Shenwu and Shen Ruyan also acted without hesitation, merging their powers into Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s rules, launching a powerful assault on the Immortal Corpse Fuser. Moreover, Daolord Pantheon and the others closely followed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s lead, activating their Immortal Treasures to assist with their Dao rule powers. Beams of celestial light, brilliant and boundless, linked together in the void, forming a cage that descended upon the swelling Immortal Corpse Fuser. ¡°Boom!¡± With this strike, the entire region¡¯s void shattered within an instant, causing chaotic energy to surge. Yet, the Immortal Corpse Fuser¡¯s form was forcibly restrained by Jiang Chengxuan and the others, unable to grow any larger. ¡°Roar!¡± The Immortal Corpse Fuser roared in fury, its body trembling, unleashing terrifying physical power. Both sides were locked in a stalemate, neither willing to back down. This monster created by the demonic immortal, though formidable, with power beyond the Floodgate Realm, faced the united might of the realm¡¯s strongest forces. Every cultivator wielded Immortal Treasures, representing the Floodgate Realm¡¯s final line of defense, the culmination of millennia of heritage and foundation. In this critical battle, even against a false-immortal, they had to prevail, seizing every crucial moment. Chapter 1101 - Chapter 1101: Suppression at Full Force Chapter 1101: Suppression at Full Force Editor: Henyee Translations Meanwhile, on another battlefield, a symphony of ghastly faces roared in unison, their demonic voices reverberating through the void. The colossal Immortal Corpse Fuser constantly spewed shadowy tendrils like those of the black sun from countless mouths, assailing the surrounding cultivators. The cultivators of the Floodgate Realm, heeding Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s advice, avoided direct confrontation with the monstrous entity. Instead, they wielded their Immortal Treasures to carve out paths of radiant light, dodging the terrifying shadow attacks. Hundreds of cultivators manifested their Dao rules, infusing them into the celestial light, which then stretched across the void like vibrant ribbons, binding the Immortal Corpse Fuser. With each wave of attacks, the creature became increasingly ensnared in the luminous binds. Recognizing this, the cultivators coordinated their efforts, pulling the radiant ribbons taut as if to dismember the monstrosity. ¡°Roar! Aaaah! Hisss!¡± Amidst the eerie demonic cacophony, the cultivators remained resolute, their expressions grim as they continued to restrain the Immortal Corpse Fuser. Though they couldn¡¯t kill it outright, their goal was merely to immobilize it. Their main force lay with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s group; once they overcame their adversary, they could unite to destroy this creature. Meanwhile, on the other battlefield, a similar scene unfolded. The Immortal Corpse Fuser, formed from the demonic Daolords, was enveloped in a whirlpool of eerie Dao rules, its form pulsating like a grotesque heart. It was encased within a cage of luminescent rules, held firmly by the combined efforts of Jiang Chengxuan and the other cultivators. In this titanic struggle, the void around them shattered, revealing the infinite darkness beyond. Every moment brought shockwaves that reverberated throughout the Floodgate Realm, causing distant stars to collapse. However, maintaining this deadlock was detrimental to the cultivators. Their objective was not just to kill the two Immortal Corpse Fusers but to reach the East Sea and reinforce the seal as quickly as possible. An idea to split their forces crossed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind but was quickly dismissed. Their ability to suppress the enemies relied on their combined strength and the power of their Immortal Treasures. Without this unity, even Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t guarantee victory against either of these monstrosities in single combat. These false-immortals, though devoid of reason, possessed powers beyond this world, both in physical might and Dao rule strength. Aware of the imminent threat, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s voice rang out decisively, ¡°In ten breaths, switch to an all-out attack. I will handle the suppression!¡± His bold declaration, though alarming, left no room for hesitation. Even Shen Ruyan and Qin Shenwu showed signs of concern, while the other Daolords were visibly shocked and uncertain. ¡°We must reach the East Sea swiftly. Begin now!¡± Jiang Chengxuan urged, his voice resolute. After a moment¡¯s hesitation, the cultivators nodded in agreement. Instantly, they began channeling celestial power into their treasures, drawing on the rich celestial energy to bolster themselves. Each cultivator¡¯s Dao rule manifested behind them, occupying a portion of the celestial light-drenched void with intricate visions. Over time, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s leadership had earned immense trust among the united sects. They were willing to follow his lead, believing in his strategic acumen. This trust and unity were their greatest strengths in the face of the calamity. As Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s command reverberated, time seemed to freeze. Every breath felt like an eternity, with each cultivator abandoning distractions to focus solely on the upcoming moment. Three breaths¡­ five breaths¡­ eight breaths¡­ Ten breaths! At that moment, without any further communication, Qin Shenwu, Shen Ruyan, Daolord Pantheon, and countless others unleashed the full force of their Dao rules, connecting to the heavens. The celestial light cages restraining the Immortal Corpse Fusers contracted, leaving only shadows. In a resounding roar, the monstrous entity surged with demonic energy, attempting to break free. But just as it prepared to unleash its power, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes blazed with celestial brilliance as he shouted. Radiant light erupted from the Haoran Dragon Seal, and his three supreme Dao rules¡ªFive Elements, Reincarnation, and Life and Death¡ªwere pushed to their limits, transforming into three sharp blades aimed directly at the creature¡¯s vital points. ¡°Boom!¡± An indescribable force struck, causing Jiang Chengxuan to tremble, feeling as if his organs had shifted. Yet, he maintained his composure, holding his breath and pushing back against the immense force. He felt as though he were lifting the sky itself, but he continued to channel all his power without retreating. Under the watchful eyes of the cultivators, the false-immortal¡¯s surge was momentarily halted by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s sheer will. Seeing this, the other cultivators¡¯ spirits soared. They poured all their Dao rule power into the celestial light, transforming it into magnificent rivers of starlight that traversed the chaos, aiming for the false-immortal¡¯s vital points. The scene was one of unparalleled terror and awe. Chapter 1102 - Chapter 1102: The Execution Chapter 1102: The Execution Editor: Henyee Translations Even before this, Jiang Chengxuan and the others had discovered that the bizarre Dao forces of the demonic immortal could only be harmed by the combined strength of everyone. At this moment, the terrifying strike embodied all their gathered Dao forces. In an instant, thousands of Dao rules interwove in the void, forming intricate patterns. The entire world seemed to be drawn into a surreal illusion, more terrifying than even the suppression of heavenly will when one broke through to the Mahayana realm. ¡°Boom!¡± Under the collective gaze of the crowd, the strike twisted time and space, crashing into Immortal Corpse Fuser formed by demonic Daolords. For a brief moment, everything fell silent; all change ceased. Eerie visions of stars falling, worlds obliterated, and void spreading appeared where the forces clashed. A terrifying wave of energy then swept across the entire Floodgate Realm. Even the distant East Sea felt the tremor, with the seals at the seabed releasing a brilliant light in automatic retaliation, sending giant waves skyward. Under this attack, even Immortal Corpse Fuser¡¯s roar was stifled. As the chaos dissipated and the crowd looked on solemnly, they saw its twisted form riddled with gaping wounds, its vitality barely hanging by a thread. The myriad Dao forces, empowered by the celestial light, had inflicted grievous injuries on it. The dazzling flames of various Dao rules seared its flesh, resisting even the dark sun¡¯s ominous forces. ¡°Roar!!¡± Only now did the crowd hear its anguished scream, not instilling fear but igniting their fighting spirit. Immortal Corpse Fuser, while terrifying, was not invincible against their combined strength. Seeing this, the exhausted Jiang Chengxuan felt a surge of joy. Without hesitation, he commanded, ¡°Do not relent, kill it!¡± Responding to his command, the crowd channeled their celestial treasures, emitting radiant light and summoning their Dao forces to their peak, ready to strike. Sensing its imminent demise, Immortal Corpse Fuser roared silently, dragging its wounded body towards the shadows in a desperate bid for escape. But Jiang Chengxuan would not allow it. His Three Dao rules¡ªFive Elements, Samsara, and Life and Death¡ªflared up behind him, manifesting extraordinary phenomena in the void. With a commanding roar from the Haoran Dragon Seal, a vast celestial light once again empowered his Dao forces, striking the heavily wounded Immortal Corpse Fuser. ¡°Boom!¡± Unexpectedly, Immortal Corpse Fuser did not resist. Instead, it retracted the dark sun¡¯s shadows into its body, forming an internal skeleton to absorb Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attack and attempt an escape. This sight shocked everyone, who had not expected the mindless beast to show such survival instincts and make this calculated move. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes flashed with cold light. His Dao forces surged, and the Haoran Dragon Seal erupted with celestial power. The attack intended for Immortal Corpse Fuser was redirected to the surrounding space. In an instant, the Three Dao rules spread through the void, creating a barrier within the chaos. Immortal Corpse Fuser¡¯s plan to break through the void using shadows was thus thwarted by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s quick thinking. ¡°Well done, Sect Master Jiang!¡± ¡°Foul creature, you dare try to flee!¡± Relieved, the crowd marveled at Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s quick response. Without hesitation, they unleashed their full power. Dao forces and celestial light merged, crossing the void to strike Immortal Corpse Fuser. ¡°Boom!¡± The chaotic energy birthed new void, twisting and consuming all rules. Amidst the terrifying explosion, visions of destruction floated in the void, showcasing the essence of annihilation. As the dust settled and the chaos dissipated, the crowd¡¯s eyes remained fixed on Immortal Corpse Fuser¡¯s location. What they saw was not a formidable false-immortal but heaps of vile, burnt flesh. Shattered limbs were piled up, continually scorched by celestial light and Dao forces. The dark Dao rules were shattered, dispersing into the void. Undoubtedly, the combined efforts had vanquished the false-immortal, a creation of the demonic immortal¡¯s heretical means. The crowd felt a moment of disbelief, but their attention was quickly drawn to another battlefield by the sound of a distant roar. ¡°Everyone, let¡¯s go!¡± Jiang Chengxuan led the charge, celestial treasure in hand, traversing the void towards the next battlefield. The crowd, now filled with renewed confidence, followed closely. The remaining false-immortal, sensing the loss of its counterpart, grew frenzied. The cultivators restraining it had begun to tire, their celestial treasures less potent than Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s. ¡°Friends, we have arrived,¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s voice echoed through the void, reigniting the crowd¡¯s fighting spirit. From the distant darkness, myriad Dao forces combined with celestial light, piercing towards the false-immortal in a unified strike. ¡°Boom!¡± With increased manpower and experience, the fight against the remaining false-immortal seemed almost effortless. Soon, amidst bursts of Dao forces and celestial light, the second false-immortal met its end, reduced to a heap of scorched remains. ¡°Phew¡ª¡± The crowd, having defeated two false-immortals, felt a deep sense of relief. Despite the looming darkness, hope now flickered within their hearts. However, unbeknownst to them, the battles ahead would be far more harrowing. A greater terror was brewing within the Floodgate Realm, preparing to strike. Chapter 1103 - Chapter 1103: Awakening, a Terrifying Strike Chapter 1103: Awakening, a Terrifying Strike Editor: Henyee Translations Just as Jiang Chengxuan and his companions were locked in a fierce battle with the Immortal Corpse Fuser, an ominous figure stood within the ruins of the Demonic sect¡¯s former territory in the Floodgate Realm. Around this figure, the space trembled with an eerie resonance, as if the realm itself was rejecting his presence. This figure was none other than the Demon Immortal. Compared to his last appearance, the Demon Immortal had now almost fully materialized, becoming a solid entity. ¡°Kehehe! This old nemesis should keep you entertained,¡± he chuckled darkly, gazing at the distant sky. Moments ago, he had used the techniques of the Immortal Corpse Fuser to refine Daolord Skeleton and others, sending them to the battlefield. ¡°Since your forces are heading to the East Sea, I won¡¯t be holding back,¡± he muttered to himself, strolling through the ruins, bathed in the shadow of the black sun. His figure moved with an uncanny grace, flowing like a dark shadow through the remnants of the Demonic sect. If Jiang Chengxuan were present, he would have noticed that the path taken by the Demon Immortal traced the array points of the once-deployed Absolute Heaven Array. Each step left a trail of dark energy, raising eerie towers adorned with countless skulls from the ground. Unbeknownst to Jiang Chengxuan and his allies, the Demon Immortal swiftly completed the ominous array. ¡°Kehehehe!¡± Hovering in mid-air, blood-red threads wrapped around his body. With a sinister laugh, the array beneath him activated, and deep shadows surged from the ground, shooting towards the sky, converging at the black sun. ¡°Buzz!¡± A profound vibration erupted from the black sun, its shadows extending once more to envelop half the Floodgate Realm. This shadow brought calamity, engulfing countless sects and cultivators who had believed themselves safe. Under the black sun¡¯s influence, the shadows consumed all in their path. Cultivators caught in its light were instantly annihilated, their primordial spirits extinguished. Black flames ignited on their bodies, turning them into puppets that attacked the living. In an instant, the entire Floodgate Realm was plunged into chaos. The black sun¡¯s shadows suppressed even the light of celestial treasures, leaving countless cultivators exposed to its deadly influence. All this destruction fed the black sun, channeling its energy into the Demon Immortal, aiding his true spirit¡¯s revival. ¡°Kehehehe! Let¡¯s see how you stop me now! Just wait for your demise!¡± he cackled maniacally amidst the ruins. Under the influence of the black sun and the array, the realm had become a world of shadows, impenetrable even to the will of heaven. Time marched on mercilessly amid the disaster¡­ Returning to Jiang Chengxuan and his allies, who were battling the Immortal Corpse Fuser, they remained unaware of the catastrophe outside. Victorious against their formidable enemy, their spirits were high as they pressed on towards the East Sea, brandishing their celestial treasures. But their moment of triumph was cut short by an unexpected disaster. Jiang Chengxuan felt it first, a piercing alarm in his heart. An overwhelming malevolence gripped him, sending chills down his spine. ¡°Something¡¯s wrong! Defend yourselves! Full power!¡± he shouted, his voice like a thunderclap, snapping everyone to attention. Despite their initial shock, their trust in Jiang Chengxuan led them to activate their defenses without hesitation. As their celestial lights formed protective shields, the sky trembled with a terrifying intensity. An eerie aura descended, chilling them even within their defenses. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± Blood-red threads gathered in the sky, forming a thin layer of flesh. Behind it, a rumbling grew louder, as if something monstrous was about to break free. Before they could react, ¡°Boom!¡± the flesh exploded, scattering evil remnants as shadows poured forth. A colossal hand, blocking out the sun, emerged and descended upon them with devastating force. ¡°Kehehehe!¡± The sinister laughter of the Demon Immortal echoed from the sky, but the group had no time to respond. The immense hand shattered their defenses, its impact shaking the entire Floodgate Realm. In an instant, the realm was plunged into eternal night. Jiang Chengxuan and his allies were slammed into the ground, their defenses overwhelmed. Many sect members perished, their cries silenced forever. This catastrophe was the most devastating blow to the righteous path since the Great War against the Demonic sect, all from a single strike of the Demon Immortal¡¯s hand. ¡°Kehehe! My true spirit has awakened. You have lost!¡± The Demon Immortal¡¯s voice boomed from the sky, declaring their doom. His announcement filled everyone with despair. The Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit had awakened, rendering all their previous efforts futile. ¡°How can this be? We were so close to hope!¡± ¡°I can¡¯t accept this! Are we doomed by fate?¡± Despairing cultivators wailed, their Dao hearts quaking. ¡°Everyone, we can¡¯t give up! We¡¯re still alive!¡± Chapter 1104 - Chapter 1104: Unyielding Spirit, Fighting to the Death Chapter 1104: Unyielding Spirit, Fighting to the Death Editor: Henyee Translations Just when despair had gripped everyone¡¯s hearts, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s resolute voice cut through the darkness, resonating deeply within each of them. ¡°We can slay the false immortals. So why can¡¯t we defeat a true Demon Immortal?¡± ¡°Everyone, for the sake of all beings, for the Floodgate Realm, we must not give up. We must fight to the death!¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s impassioned words were like a battle horn, igniting the fighting spirit within the group. Yes, they thought, why should they fear the true spirit of a Demon Immortal? Couldn¡¯t the combined strength of the entire Floodgate Realm challenge it? This was their homeland. Here, everything existing was a part of their strength. In the next moment, everyone stood up from the ruins, casting aside all hesitation and fear. They had no retreat left; to live, they had to fight to the death. ¡°Kehehe! You ants have never witnessed the true power of an immortal. Killing you all is but a wave of my hand. Surrender and become my puppets!¡± The sinister voice of the Demon Immortal echoed again from the massive tear in the sky. But Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s voice, like a resonant bell, countered it firmly: ¡°What of immortality? Do you truly believe yourself invincible?¡± The courage in his words momentarily startled the Demon Immortal. ¡°Boy, it seems you have thwarted my plans multiple times. Kehehe! Do you really think you can challenge me? This has been nothing but my game!¡± ¡°Die!¡± Instantly, the Demon Immortal¡¯s massive hand, cloaked in twisted shadows, descended again to crush them. The very edges of its colossal palm distorted the void, isolating them from heaven and earth. Under this overwhelming pressure, they couldn¡¯t even muster their Dao rule power. Yet, they still had their immortal treasures. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan unleashed the full power of the Haoran Dragon Seal. This power, transcending the world, manifested as a faintly discernible five-clawed dragon, clashing with the giant palm. Simultaneously, the sect leaders beside Jiang Chengxuan activated their immortal treasures to their limits. Bursts of celestial light illuminated the sky, and divine beasts roared as they broke through the shadows to confront the dark force. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± In an instant, the world transformed into a battleground of light and darkness. On one side were the twisted, eerie shadows; on the other, the radiant, majestic celestial light. Their collision unleashed a cataclysmic storm, distorting time, space, and Dao rules, clearing a vast expanse of void. This time, the collective effort of Jiang Chengxuan and his allies repelled the Demon Immortal¡¯s oppressive force. The colossal hand, darkening the sky, was pushed back. This sight rekindled hope in everyone¡¯s eyes. With their immortal treasures, they had managed to resist the overwhelming power of an immortal¡¯s true spirit! ¡°Daoist Jiang!¡± ¡°Sect Master Jiang!¡± they called, rallying around Jiang Chengxuan with renewed determination. If there had been any dissent before, now Jiang Chengxuan was their undisputed leader. In the face of the Demon Immortal¡¯s terrifying power, only Jiang Chengxuan remained steadfast. However, the Demon Immortal¡¯s voice echoed again from above, undeterred by his initial failure. ¡°It seems I should take this a bit more seriously. Kehehe!¡± ¡°Realm in the Palm! Shadows Return!¡± With these words, a profound, eerie shadow erupted from the giant hand in the sky, enveloping everyone. In a flash, Jiang Chengxuan and his companions found themselves in a dark, sinister cavern, surrounded by deep, malevolent energy. Sharp demonic sounds pierced the void, and the Demon Immortal had transported them into his palm¡¯s world, bypassing their celestial protections. This display of power sent chills down their spines. ¡°Kehehe!¡± The sinister laughter jolted them awake as a terrifying spiritual pressure shattered their celestial shields. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes widened in fury, and he shouted. ¡°Quickly, channel the power of your immortal treasures into everyone! Slay the shadows!¡± He activated the Haoran Dragon Seal, sending out dragon-shaped celestial shadows to protect his allies. In the face of death, everyone responded with heightened resolve, instantly activating their immortal treasures to shield their comrades. But before they could implement more strategies, the relentless, eerie shadows attacked. Only under the protection of their immortal treasures could they manifest their Dao rule power, illuminating the dark cavern like stars. As the demonic shadows swarmed, Jiang Chengxuan and his allies launched a furious counterattack with their immortal treasures, turning the dark realm into a battlefield of light and shadow. Jiang Chengxuan, surrounded by the divine lotus of five elements and wielding the Wheel of Nihility, fought like a war god. Every shadow that approached him was destroyed within three strikes, leaving behind shattered remnants. Beside him, Shen Ruyan unleashed her terrifying power, summoning twin thunder giants as guardians. Cloaked in the Dao of life and death and wielding the Five Lightning Immortal Slayer, she cut through the shadows, leaving a path of destruction. Despite their fierce resistance, the endless darkness remained undiminished. In this demonic cavern, the number of shadows seemed infinite, and even centuries of slaughter might not be enough to clear them. Apart from Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, the other cultivators from various sects were engaged in bitter battles, teetering on the edge of life and death against the seemingly endless demonic shadows. Chapter 1105 - Chapter 1105: System Mission Reappears, Hold for One Hour Chapter 1105: System Mission Reappears, Hold for One Hour Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Kehehehe! Feel the despair! The shadows within this palm-world are endless. Even I can¡¯t count them all!¡± As everyone fought desperately, the Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit mocked them arrogantly, his evil and madness on full display. But there was nothing they could do. The endless shadows and pervasive darkness had drained their ability to think. However, in this critical moment of life and death, a voice suddenly echoed in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. Ding! System mission activated: Host must achieve the feat of withstanding the Demon Immortal¡¯s assault for one hour. Upon hearing the mission¡¯s content, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind began to race, rapidly formulating plans. A path to victory started to take shape in his thoughts. Initially planning to use his final trump card, Jiang Chengxuan abandoned that idea. ¡°Everyone, hold on! I have a way to break this realm in one hour!¡± he shouted, his voice like a resonant bell, filling everyone with renewed hope. Trapped in a cavern filled with endless demonic shadows, their only outcome seemed to be annihilation. But now, with a clear goal of surviving for one hour, their confusion was dispelled. In despair, they found a direction to strive for. ¡°Alright! We¡¯ll fight to the end! Hold the line!¡± Instantly inspired by his words, everyone unleashed their full power, dedicating themselves to the task of enduring for one hour. This was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s plan. Originally, he had intended to use the trump card the system had given him, granting him the power of an immortal for a desperate fight. But the sudden system mission gave him a better idea: to use the current situation to their advantage, stalling for time within the demonic cavern. The Demon Immortal¡¯s plan was to drag them all to their deaths within this palm-world. It seemed like an inescapable trap. But with the system¡¯s mission, this trap became an opportunity. Though filled with terrifying shadows, they wouldn¡¯t have to face the Demon Immortal¡¯s other overwhelming powers directly. This made stalling for time much easier. With this glimmer of hope, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s fighting spirit surged, and he threw himself into battle with renewed vigor. Sensing his resolve, Shen Ruyan fought alongside him, both of them slaughtering the demonic shadows relentlessly. ¡°Form the Pantheon Guard Array!¡± ¡°Form the Haoran Demon-Slaying Array!¡± ¡°Form the Infinite Heaven-Defying Array!¡± Elsewhere, under the command of their respective sect leaders, the allied Dao Integration cultivators formed their final battle arrays. At the Pantheon Sect, as each cultivator took their position, Daolord Allheaven stood at the array¡¯s core. Golden lines of power spread out, opening gateways from which divine generals emerged, bolstering the sect¡¯s members and raising their combat strength by thirty percent. Moreover, their divine powers, infused with anti-demonic properties, turned the tide, sweeping through the demonic forces. At the Haoran Sect, led by Qin Shenwu, with Leng Yuehua, Xie Xiangyao, and Jiang Anran assisting, the Haoran Demon-Slaying Array activated. Platinum light filled the cavern, forming a massive array that unleashed waves of righteous energy. The demonic shadows were riddled with holes, while the human cultivators received protective blessings, resisting the demonic influence. The Infinite Heaven-Defying Array, led by Daolord Infinity of the Infinity Sect, formed a vast killing array. The energy of yin and yang surged, creating a giant Taiji symbol that repelled all foreign existence. With this array, the Infinity Sect held their ground, dispelling countless demonic shadows. Empowered by celestial treasures and these arrays, each sect poured their last reserves into the fight. They were no longer concerned about life or death, only about buying Jiang Chengxuan the hour he needed. They believed that if anyone could create a miracle, it would be Jiang Chengxuan. For that, they had to give everything. Watching the explosive displays of power, Jiang Chengxuan felt deeply moved. He knew that at this moment, no one harbored any selfish thoughts. They were united, advancing towards a single goal. ¡°Kill!¡± For the sake of their last hope, Jiang Chengxuan roared, unleashing his Dao rules, slashing through the demonic shadows. Time flowed mercilessly in the midst of this brutal war. Half an hour passed quickly, but the battlefield¡¯s situation had grown dire. The arrays of each sect, naturally suppressed by the Demon Immortal¡¯s power within the demonic cavern, were nearly corroded. Without the arrays, everyone was again locked in a deadly struggle, their bodies bearing wounds. Now, Jiang Chengxuan faced a critical decision: to continue relying on the group¡¯s resistance or to take action himself to endure the remaining half-hour. Chapter 1106 - Chapter 1106: Immortals Power Chapter 1106: Immortal¡¯s Power Editor: Henyee Translations The terror of the demonic cavern exceeded everyone¡¯s worst nightmares. No matter how strong their will and fighting spirit, reality¡¯s harshness remained unchanged. Under the relentless assault of the demonic shadows, their defenses began to falter, and casualties mounted among the sects. In such dire circumstances, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s original plan seemed untenable. If he continued hiding his trump card and relied on everyone to hold out for an hour, he would have to accept that most of them might perish. Alternatively, revealing his final trump card meant confronting the Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit directly, facing immense danger. In the midst of battle, Jiang Chengxuan glanced at the cultivators from other sects. Despite the deteriorating situation, their faces showed only determination and a willingness to die fighting. The choice was clear from the start: there was only one answer. If he had to sacrifice everyone to survive the catastrophe, then what was the point? Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t allow such a thing. Using everyone¡¯s trust and sacrifices to save himself would leave a permanent crack in his Dao heart. ¡°Then let¡¯s fight.¡± Casting aside all distractions, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes shone with resolute determination. He murmured to himself and without hesitation, activated the reward the system had previously given him¡ªa treasure that granted him the power of an immortal instantly. ¡°Boom!¡± In an instant, an enigmatic wave surged from the void. Everyone could feel its presence, but none could pinpoint its source. ¡°Buzz¡ªbuzz¡ª¡± The void echoed with rapid, resonant vibrations, and an ancient, vast aura filled everyone with dread. Even the Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit appeared grave, sensing the approach of a terrifying entity. ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡± In the battlefield within the demonic cavern, all the cultivators looked around in shock, bewildered by the sudden change. The demonic shadows hesitated, giving everyone a brief respite, though they remained clueless about the cause. ¡°Could it be¡­¡± They turned, almost in unison, towards Jiang Chengxuan. He stood there, seeming both real and ethereal, shrouded in a mysterious aura that severed all connections with the heavenly secrets, making him inscrutable and overwhelmingly powerful. Understanding dawned on them¡ªJiang Chengxuan had said they needed to hold out for an hour, but the critical situation had forced his hand early, and he was acting to save them all. ¡°Master Jiang, you are truly righteous.¡± The struggling cultivators from minor sects murmured in admiration. ¡°Boom!¡± Before they could process further, Jiang Chengxuan erupted with an overwhelming aura. Celestial light and immense power burst from him, illuminating the entire demonic cavern. The five elements, life and death, and Samsara Dao manifested in the sky, purging all shadows and restoring clarity to the world. This expanding power crashed against the boundaries of the demonic cavern, causing it to tremble and crack. Even the other powerful cultivators, like Qin Shenwu, felt a deep unease. ¡°This¡­ this might surpass the Mahayana Realm¡­¡± murmured the Daolord from the Divine Shadow Gate. Everyone shared the same awe. None had anticipated Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s trump card to be so formidable. ¡°Boy, what have you done?¡± Finally sensing the abnormality, the Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit roared, arriving at the rapidly collapsing demonic cavern. But Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s power had already peaked. Without hesitation, he unleashed all his Dao rules. Transformed by the system¡¯s power, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body had become an immortal¡¯s, and his spiritual energy turned into immortal power. A simple Dao suppression shattered the demonic cavern, opening massive cracks and causing it to collapse. Under the crushing force of the five elements, life and death, and Samsara Dao, the endless demonic shadows were wiped out instantly. The immediate danger was nullified, and everyone found themselves back in the Floodgate Realm. ¡°Damn it!¡± Facing the sudden, terrifying attack, the Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit couldn¡¯t maintain his composure. The destruction of the palm-world inflicted a backlash, but he had no time to recover as Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s three Dao rules struck. ¡°Boom!¡± The Demon Immortal activated the black sun in the sky, casting countless shadows to counter Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attack. The collision unleashed devastating waves across the Floodgate Realm, causing natural disasters. But this time, the shockwaves from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s immortal power also dispersed the dark sky, weakening the shadows. For a moment, the pervasive darkness retreated, giving the realm a reprieve. ¡°Damn it, this kid¡­ has immortal power! How is this possible?¡± Reeling from the exchange, the Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit was in disbelief. Jiang Chengxuan now wielded complete immortal power, a feat unheard of. ¡°In this world, nothing is impossible! Prepare to die!¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s voice was firm. Knowing his immortal power had limits, he pressed the attack without pause, determined to subdue the Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit. ¡°Five Elements Annihilation Lotus!¡± Jiang Chengxuan summoned layers of immortal power, manifesting a gigantic, fearsome vision in the sky. The air filled with a terrifying aura of destruction. Chapter 1107 - Chapter 1107: Confrontation, Waning Power Chapter 1107: Confrontation, Waning Power Editor: Henyee Translations In a scene where countless worlds were like pebbles and the universe like a pool, celestial lotuses imbued with immortal power began to bloom. Each petal¡¯s opening and closing carried the five elements¡¯ reverse cycle, rippling through the void with overwhelming power. ¡°Manifest!¡± Under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s command, the fully realized vision of the Five Elements Annihilation Lotus moved to envelop the Demon Immortal¡¯s giant hand. Even the strange Dao rules coating the hand, seemingly impervious to all laws, couldn¡¯t withstand it. The dazzling lotus struck the palm that darkened the entire sky. At their collision, a black hole formed, sucking countless stars from the void into its depths. The immortal power of the Five Elements Dao rules spread across the battlefield, vaporizing the sinister blood threads in an instant. This powerful suppression temporarily alleviated the catastrophe, forcing the Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit to retreat and reassess. However, he wasn¡¯t about to abandon his intent to annihilate them all. He suspected that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s formidable power couldn¡¯t last indefinitely. Realizing the peculiarity of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s power, the Demon Immortal became more cautious, no longer acting arrogantly. His giant hand waved through the void, summoning shadows to form a barrier of black light. ¡°Master Jiang! A hero among heroes! Banish these demons!¡± ¡°Master Jiang, lead us for one more charge!¡± The cultivators of the Floodgate Realm cheered, seeing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s current strength instill fear in the Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit. The hope of surviving the catastrophe was rekindled in their hearts. However, Shen Ruyan and the others remained somber, aware of a crucial detail: Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s power couldn¡¯t be used indefinitely. They feared that once his power waned, the Demon Immortal would launch a ferocious counterattack. ¡°Dear husband¡­¡± Watching Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s invincible figure, Shen Ruyan whispered her concern. But Jiang Chengxuan had no time to consider further. Regardless of the Demon Immortal¡¯s next move, his only objective was to suppress him with all his might. ¡°Golden Void Sword! Yin-Yang Life and Death Sword! Manifest!¡± With a flash of golden light and a burst of black and white light, two celestial swords appeared in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands. The Golden Void Sword embodied the sharpness of the metal element, capable of piercing through all things. The Yin-Yang Life and Death Sword manifested the rules of life and death, traversing both realms effortlessly. With a swift motion, Jiang Chengxuan sent the two swords slicing through the void, displaying their Dao rules as they aimed for the Demon Immortal¡¯s shadow barrier. ¡°Boom!¡± The intense celestial energy clashed, and the devouring shadows dissipated under the two swords¡¯ power. Even the Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit was shocked by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s newfound strength, as his attacks became more formidable with immortal power. ¡°Absolute Sun Black Sun!¡± Facing the onslaught of Dao rule-fused swords, the Demon Immortal unleashed his full power. Shadows surged from his hand, inscribed with mysterious runes. A black sun expanded rapidly, growing to a massive size within moments, and hurled towards Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Buzz! Buzz!¡± The Golden Void Sword and the Yin-Yang Life and Death Sword struck the black sun, causing a shrill resonance as their powers clashed. The Dao rules intertwined, devouring each other until they reached a breaking point, exploding violently. Time and space fractured, and everything within was reduced to nothingness. Yet Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t hesitate. As the aftershocks dissipated, he struck again. This time, the rules of Samsara manifested behind him, birthing visions of life and death. Gathering the power of Samsara, Jiang Chengxuan reached into the void created by the explosion. The twisted force of Samsara lifted the void, shaping it into a celestial ring. The ring expanded, binding the Demon Immortal¡¯s giant hand and consuming the shadow rules. Even the Demon Immortal felt pain as the celestial force corroded his hand. Furious, he exerted all his strength, trying to drag Jiang Chengxuan towards him. ¡°Hmph!¡± Jiang Chengxuan did not retreat, using all his power to suppress the void and confront the Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit head-on. The celestial ring became their battleground, where they had to balance the void¡¯s power while attacking each other. The atmosphere grew tense as everyone watched with bated breath. Time flowed amidst the invisible clash until the Demon Immortal¡¯s sinister laughter erupted. ¡°Hahaha! Just as I thought, your power is waning, insect! You dared defy the heavens? Die!¡± The words struck the cultivators like thunder. The sky darkened as the Demon Immortal pulled, causing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s energy to falter and weaken. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes showed helplessness. The system¡¯s immortal power had reached its limit. Despite his efforts, the system¡¯s voice did not come. The situation deteriorated as his power waned, and the shadows returned, covering the world again. Eerie, sinister blood threads re-emerged, corrupting the Floodgate Realm¡¯s strength. ¡°Is it truly impossible?¡± Desperate murmurs echoed all around. Chapter 1108 - Chapter 1108: Perfected Mahayana Chapter 1108: Perfected Mahayana Editor: Henyee Translations As Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s energy waned, the Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit launched a frenzied suppression. In the midst of the Floodgate Realm cultivators¡¯ laments, the world once again plunged into darkness. ¡°Kehehehe! Boy, why aren¡¯t you acting so arrogant now? To think you dared challenge me, a true immortal, you are beyond foolish!¡± Unleashing the shadow rules, the Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit forced Jiang Chengxuan into a desperate defense, taunting him relentlessly. As an immortal from the higher realms, being suppressed by a lower realm cultivator had filled him with boundless rage. Yet, due to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s terrifying display of power, he had begrudgingly retreated, waiting for the moment his opponent¡¯s secret technique would fail. That moment had come, and now he intended to unleash all his pent-up fury. In the void, the sinister blood threads the Demon Immortal controlled transformed into piercing spikes, tearing through the space to impale Jiang Chengxuan. At the same time, a fearsome shadowy firestorm surged from the vast black sun, hurling towards him without mercy. The Demon Immortal, with his extensive battle experience, seized upon Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s moment of vulnerability, intending to kill him with a single blow, leaving no chance for recovery. In this dire situation, Jiang Chengxuan found himself in a desperate predicament. Stripped of the system¡¯s immortal power, he was now merely a Mahayana cultivator. Such overwhelming power was beyond his capacity to resist. ¡°Husband!¡± ¡°Chengxuan!¡± ¡°Master Jiang!¡± Witnessing this hopeless scene, all the cultivators of the Floodgate Realm cried out in despair, their eyes wide with horror. Even Shen Ruyan, her eyes red with fury, was about to recklessly unleash her Dao rule to attempt a rescue. But at that very instant, on the brink of death, a familiar sound resonated in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. Ding! Congratulations, host, on achieving the milestone of withstanding the Demon Immortal¡¯s assault for one hour! The cold system voice sounded incredibly melodious to Jiang Chengxuan at this critical juncture. He had an instinctual belief that the system¡¯s reward would perfectly resolve his imminent crisis. Congratulations, host, on obtaining a Perfection Pill. Upon consumption, your current cultivation will reach perfection. Even as he faced death, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart leapt with joy. The system¡¯s reward was a Perfection Pill! Consuming it would instantly elevate him to the perfected stage of the Mahayana Realm, bringing him to the brink of immortality. Without hesitation, a peculiar ripple appeared in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand, revealing the pill. He swallowed it immediately. Instantly, the pill¡¯s miraculous energy surged through his body, infusing him with boundless strength. Within a few breaths, his aura climbed once more, shaking the void with relentless power. An unseen force poured into Jiang Chengxuan, stirring the heavens and earth. A terrifying storm brewed around him, centered on his position. The immense spiritual pressure suppressed everything around him, shattering the Demon Immortal¡¯s attacks. ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡± ¡°What is this?¡± ¡°Could it be¡­ the hour is up? Does Master Jiang have another trump card?¡± The unexpected turn of events left the Floodgate Realm cultivators astounded, their shock giving way to elation. As long as Jiang Chengxuan lived, hope remained. ¡°Impossible!¡± In stark contrast, the Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit was in utter disbelief, his mind reeling. He had executed his strategy flawlessly, yet Jiang Chengxuan survived and even grew stronger. ¡°Curse it! Then let you all be my sacrifice!¡± Driven to madness, the Demon Immortal roared, his Dao rules sweeping towards the crowd below. But in that moment, the storm around Jiang Chengxuan exploded, sending a powerful surge that repelled the Demon Immortal¡¯s giant hand back to the sky. Moments later, the storm dissipated, and beams of radiant immortal light burst forth, revealing Jiang Chengxuan standing firm, exuding an aura that rivaled true immortals. He had now truly achieved the power of an immortal. His body, soul, and Dao rules had begun to merge with immortal energy, stepping into the realm of semi-immortality. ¡°Die now!¡± The Demon Immortal, now truly enraged, channeled the shadow forces from across the heavens. His giant hand morphed into a burning shadow blade, an artifact of pure malevolence. ¡°Slash!¡± Without another word, the two clashed with full force. The shadow blade, shrouded in black immortal light, swung towards Jiang Chengxuan, plunging the world into darkness. Even the spectators felt enveloped in impenetrable blackness. In this instant, the shadow blade manifested behind Jiang Chengxuan, aiming silently for his heart. The Demon Immortal¡¯s eyes gleamed with murderous intent, confident that this strike would end Jiang Chengxuan. Chapter 1109 - Chapter 1109: Battle Against the Demon Immortal, Round Two Chapter 1109: Battle Against the Demon Immortal, Round Two Editor: Henyee Translations Just as the Shadow Sun Blade was about to break through Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s protective celestial power, a sudden, powerful burst of immortal light erupted from Jiang Chengxuan, instantly suppressing everything around him. The Shadow Sun Blade was frozen in mid-air, unable to advance. ¡°You think you¡¯re the only one with celestial treasures, Demon Immortal?¡± In the pitch-black darkness, Jiang Chengxuan taunted. In the next moment, a dragon¡¯s roar echoed through the heavens and earth. The brilliant celestial light around Jiang Chengxuan coalesced into a five-clawed celestial dragon, brimming with immortal energy, circling him with majestic power. ¡°Boy! You¡¯re courting death!¡± Enraged, the Demon Immortal poured his power into the Shadow Sun Blade, attempting to break through Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s restraint. In his fury, he could not tolerate any provocation. However, having stepped into the semi-immortal realm, Jiang Chengxuan had mastered the use of his celestial treasure. The power he could now wield with the Haoran Dragon Seal was several times greater than before. ¡°Celestial Dragon, charge!¡± With a chant and a series of swift hand seals, Jiang Chengxuan commanded the celestial dragon. It roared and charged through the void towards the Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit. ¡°Boom!¡± In the endless darkness, terrifying waves of power erupted, with flashes of celestial light breaking through the darkness, as if a thunderstorm were raging across the heavens. Only then did the spectators realize the intensity of the battle between Jiang Chengxuan and the Demon Immortal. Inspired by the flashes of celestial light, they channeled their own celestial treasures, sending beams of light towards the battlefield to illuminate the clash between Jiang Chengxuan and the Demon Immortal. The battle of immortal proportions was now laid bare before them. Each wave of energy from their clash was equivalent to their strongest attacks. It was truly terrifying. In such a battle, the cultivators could only pray silently, unable to intervene. This reminded Jiang Chengxuan of the time during the Five Realms War, when he had watched in awe as the Mahayana Daolords fought. Now, he was the critical player, while those Mahayana Daolords watched him. This turn of events was truly poignant. Some of the Daolords gained new insights into the harsh reality of the cultivation world. But on the battlefield, Jiang Chengxuan and the Demon Immortal had no time for such thoughts. They were both fighting for their futures, giving their all. On one side was the infamous Demon Immortal, whose true spirit had devoured countless powers in the Floodgate Realm, cunning and malevolent. On the other was Jiang Chengxuan, the destined hero of the Floodgate Realm, with the support of a heavenly system, carrying the realm¡¯s hopes on his shoulders. This battle allowed no retreat for either side. ¡°Shadow Avatar!¡± In the void, the Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit, under the combined assault of Jiang Chengxuan and the celestial dragon, struggled to hold on. But in the next moment, he hurled the Shadow Sun Blade away, unleashing an endless flow of shadow rules. These sinister rules twisted in the void, eventually forming an avatar. Its face was indistinct, but its aura was as strong as the Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit. ¡°Kill!¡± Without hesitation, the avatar, created from the Shadow Sun Blade, summoned its power and charged into battle. Besides its formidable strength, the shadow avatar possessed corrosive properties and could become intangible to evade attacks. Even Jiang Chengxuan frowned at these tactics. The fierce and bizarre attacks of the shadow avatar quickly brought the battle to a stalemate. This was a situation Jiang Chengxuan wanted to avoid. The catastrophe brought by the Demon Immortal was continuously corroding the Floodgate Realm. Delaying the battle only worsened the situation for the realm¡¯s inhabitants. ¡°Today, I will suppress you!¡± Jiang Chengxuan shouted, making a decisive move. Without holding back, he summoned the ultimate manifestations of the five elements, creating the Five Elements Annihilation Lotus. It struck forward, followed by the life and death rules and Samsara rules, reaching their peaks to unleash divine powers. Celestial rings of void power traversed the void, aiming to bind the shadow avatar. The life and death rules manifested as two black and white divine lotuses, carrying apocalyptic destructive power, pressing forward. In this moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s three ultimate rules attacked simultaneously. Even the Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit felt a shiver of fear. Under such overwhelming power, the sky itself seemed to fall into void, devoured by destruction. ¡°Unyielding Black Sun!¡± In desperation, the Demon Immortal unleashed his ultimate power. Countless shadows reached towards the sky, connecting to the black sun that covered the Floodgate Realm. The black sun twisted and spun into a dark vortex, mirrored in the Demon Immortal¡¯s palm. Anyone who glanced at this vortex felt a pulling force, threatening to draw their primordial spirit into it. Only the protection of celestial treasures kept them from succumbing. ¡°Attack!¡± Facing this sinister power, Jiang Chengxuan did not retreat. He sent his three ultimate attacks into the vortex. ¡°Buzz!¡± Their clash drained all color from the world, turning everything gray and lifeless. The terrifying waves of energy spread to the void, destroying countless stars. Had this battle not taken place in the heavens, the Floodgate Realm might have shattered. But the anticipated outcome did not materialize. As the waves of energy subsided, the protective celestial light revealed the Demon Immortal¡¯s hand, though damaged, still intact. Clearly, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s suppression had not succeeded. Chapter 1111 - Chapter 1111: Reward, Immortal-Slaying Blade Chapter 1111: Reward, Immortal-Slaying Blade Editor: Henyee Translations The Floodgate Realm was illuminated by pillars of immortal light that appeared suddenly, a presence that every cultivator could feel, yet it was beyond their comprehension. In the aftermath of this strike, Shen Ruyan and the others were forced to close their eyes, unable to endure the blinding brilliance. To them, it felt as though an immortal mountain had risen from this world, suppressing everything beneath it. ¡°Ahhh!!¡± Even the dissonant roars of the Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit were muffled. The enormous arm, shrouded in holy light, burned rapidly like a colossal tree ignited by the Power of Creation. Countless shadows erupted, attempting to escape, but they were all reduced to black smoke within the divine radiance. When the light finally dissipated, the cultivators of the Floodgate Realm looked eagerly, their hearts pounding. Before their eyes, the presence of the Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit had been utterly erased. In its place was a vast expanse of vibrant void, pulsing with an enigmatic energy, akin to another world that defied understanding. ¡°Husband! You did it!¡± ¡°The Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit was slain by Daoist Jiang! It¡¯s unbelievable!¡± ¡°Master Jiang is invincible! A deity among mortals!¡± ¡°The Demon Immortal is truly vanquished! We are saved!¡± ¡°The Floodgate Realm is saved! All beings are rescued!¡± Despite their astonishment, the outcome was unmistakable. Jiang Chengxuan had annihilated the Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit. An overwhelming wave of relief and joy swept through everyone, and they shouted their praises to the heavens. In the midst of the cheers, Shen Ruyan and the others embraced Jiang Chengxuan, their joy uncontrollable. However, once they separated, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression turned serious as he addressed the crowd. ¡°The Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit still lingers somewhere in the Floodgate Realm.¡± His heavy words sent a new wave of shock through the crowd. They were rendered speechless, the sudden revelation shaking them to their cores. If Jiang Chengxuan, with all his power, couldn¡¯t completely destroy the Demon Immortal, then what hope did they have? ¡°Husband, what should we do now?¡± Shen Ruyan asked, her voice steady despite the grim news. Her unwavering belief in Jiang Chengxuan rekindled the determination in everyone present. ¡°Yes, Chengxuan, tell us what needs to be done, and we will follow!¡± ¡°Ready to take orders from Master Jiang!¡± The leaders of the various sects echoed Shen Ruyan¡¯s sentiment. Jiang Chengxuan felt a surge of gratitude and determination. ¡°Thank you, everyone. I need to deduce the final location of the Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit, and then I will need your help.¡± Jiang Chengxuan appreciated their support but decided not to immediately reveal his plan. Instead, he intended to use his final deduction orb to locate the Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit. Surrounded by the gathered cultivators, Jiang Chengxuan sat in meditation, his presence shielded by their celestial treasures. As he channeled the deduction power, combined with his semi-immortal strength, he began to penetrate the complex web of destinies. In the vast, intricate world of causality, Jiang Chengxuan finally detected the presence of the Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit. However, it was hidden deep within layers of deception, a testament to the Demon Immortal¡¯s own mastery of deduction. Meanwhile, at the edge of the Eastern Sea, the weakened Demon Immortal sat at the barrier¡¯s edge. Though his aura was diminished, he quickly sensed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s probing and began to distort the celestial mechanisms to obscure his location. The barrier of the Eastern Sea served as an excellent cover. ¡°Damn that boy! To push me to this state! When I recover, the first thing I¡¯ll do is annihilate your Haoran Sect!¡± In the deep darkness, the Demon Immortal¡¯s eyes gleamed with bloodlust as he gritted his teeth. Despite not being completely defeated, he had lost to Jiang Chengxuan. However, he still clung to the hope of turning the tide. Chapter 1112 - Chapter 1112: Deducing the Demon Immortals True Spirit Chapter 1112: Deducing the Demon Immortal¡¯s True Spirit Editor: Henyee Translations As long as Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t find the true body of the Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit, it would continue to recover until the entire Floodgate Realm was destroyed. Understanding the gravity of the situation, Jiang Chengxuan began his deduction immediately after the battle ended. Not only was the Demon Immortal at its weakest now, but the intense causality from their recent clash was also at its peak. Immersed in the world of deduction, Jiang Chengxuan used the Heavenly Calculation Technique to clear away layers of fog, following the line of causality. On the other hand, the Demon Immortal continuously used its power to obscure the celestial mechanisms, creating barriers of irrelevant information to block Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s progress. This invisible battlefield was like a game of chess, with Jiang Chengxuan and the Demon Immortal moving their pieces strategically. On one side was a semi-immortal possessing the seventh layer of Heavenly Calculation Technique; on the other was a true spirit of a demon immortal, mastering immortal rules. Both had transcended the world¡¯s understanding of celestial mechanisms, reaching incredible levels. Even Qin Shenwu and others, who were guarding Jiang Chengxuan and did not understand the art of deduction, felt an intense, unseen clash occurring in another dimension. The leaked aura sent shivers down their spines. Under the influence of this energy, the heavens darkened, and red lightning flickered in the void as if spying on something. Yet, even the lightning could not disrupt the battle of celestial mechanisms. Despite the Demon Immortal¡¯s efforts to obscure the truth, Jiang Chengxuan held the upper hand. Being a native of the Floodgate Realm, he had a deeper understanding and connection to the realm¡¯s celestial mechanisms and causality. Moreover, the Demon Immortal was weakened from the loss of part of its true spirit, making it less effective. Gradually, images began to form in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind, tracing the Demon Immortal¡¯s whereabouts. He saw the initial descent of the catastrophe, with the Demon Immortal awakening under the shadows and black sun, slaughtering nations to absorb dark power and refining corpses into the Corpse-Combining Immortal. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression hardened, and he intensified his deduction power. Next, he saw the Demon Immortal at the Sacred Skeleton Sect ruins, using the remnants of the Absolute Heaven Array to set up the Black Sun Array. It summoned the undead spirits of Daolord Skeleton and others, creating a second Corpse-Combining Immortal. This revealed to Jiang Chengxuan that the power given to Daolord Skeleton and others during the battle to annihilate the Sacred Skeleton Sect was a trap. The Demon Immortal had intended to turn them into puppets upon its arrival. The Demon Immortal had never planned to honor its agreement with the sect¡¯s Daolords; it had always intended to betray them. Witnessing this, Jiang Chengxuan felt a mix of anger and pity for his former enemies, now revealed to have been manipulated all along. ¡°It ends now!¡± Jiang Chengxuan resolved. The next image showed the current hiding place of the Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit. It was time to make the Demon Immortal pay. As Jiang Chengxuan unleashed more deduction power to break through the Demon Immortal¡¯s obfuscations, the celestial mechanisms blurred, and all causality was severed. In the Eastern Sea, the Demon Immortal sat at the edge of the barrier, pale-faced, chanting over a dark skull that emitted an endless devouring force, consuming all causality linked to it. This was the Demon Immortal¡¯s last resort against Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s relentless pursuit. ¡°With the Devouring Skull, even a true immortal can¡¯t find me today!¡± ¡°Accursed wretch! Just wait until I revive completely; I¡¯ll slaughter the Haoran Sect first!¡± The Demon Immortal¡¯s face twisted in rage as it invoked the skull¡¯s power, confident Jiang Chengxuan could not find it now. Back in the Floodgate Realm, Jiang Chengxuan sensed the dissipating causality and realized the Demon Immortal was using some hidden technique. With a cold snort, he retrieved the final deduction orb and absorbed it without hesitation. An immense surge of deduction power exploded within Jiang Chengxuan, causing the heavens to rage with thunder and lightning as the celestial mechanisms went wild. The obfuscating power was shattered, and the threads of deduction wove into a single cord, binding the remnants of the Demon Immortal¡¯s causality. ¡°Boom!¡± A thunderous crash echoed in the Eastern Sea, startling the Demon Immortal. The concealing power around it shattered, and it felt a cold, penetrating gaze. ¡°Found you.¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cold voice echoed in the Demon Immortal¡¯s mind, shaking it to its core. In the Floodgate Realm, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes snapped open, dispersing the celestial energy. ¡°Everyone, the Demon Immortal is at the Eastern Sea. Follow me!¡± Wasting no time, Jiang Chengxuan activated the Haoran Dragon Seal, opening a massive portal of celestial light. Without the hindrance of the catastrophe¡¯s shadows, they could now traverse the void to the Eastern Sea instantly. In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan stepped through the portal, followed closely by everyone, holding their celestial treasures. They emerged at the seabed of the Eastern Sea, facing a figure shrouded in shadow, its eyes filled with murderous intent. Chapter 1113 - Chapter 1113: The Threat Chapter 1113: The Threat Editor: Henyee Translations For the first time, the cultivators of the Floodgate Realm witnessed the true face of the Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit. It had disheveled long hair and appeared extremely haggard, yet its eyes emanated a sinister aura. The sight of this being, responsible for the heavenly catastrophe, sent shivers through the leaders of the various sects. This was the entity that had orchestrated countless deaths and the downfall of the Sacred Skeleton Sect. ¡°You won¡¯t escape this time. Those who invade the Floodgate Realm will be punished, no matter how far they flee!¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s voice was steady and fearless as he faced the Demon Immortal. His words rekindled the fighting spirit in the hearts of those present. Yes, this Demon Immortal might be a formidable foe, but they had a champion who had previously defeated an immortal. The Demon Immortal let out a chilling laugh. ¡°Kehehehe! To think that I, a Demon Immortal, would be cornered by a mere mortal from the lower realm.¡± Despite the oppressive power of the combined immortal treasures surrounding him, he retained a mocking tone. ¡°But if you think I will surrender without a fight, you¡¯re gravely mistaken!¡± With a roar, the Demon Immortal erupted in a surge of terrifying immortal power, throwing the Eastern Sea into chaos. Shadows coalesced around him, and he conjured a black sun on his back, his form hurtling toward Jiang Chengxuan with the Shadow Sun Blade in hand. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression turned serious as he summoned the power of the Haoran Dragon Seal. The celestial dragon materialized, bolstering his strength. He wielded the Golden Void Sword and the Yin-Yang Life and Death Sword, channeling immense power to counter the Demon Immortal¡¯s onslaught. ¡°Boom!¡± Their clash caused a massive upheaval, sending thousand-foot waves surging across the sea. The sheer force of their battle heated the ocean, creating boiling currents. Neither held back, each unleashing their full might in a relentless struggle. As the battle raged, Jiang Chengxuan realized the danger posed to the Eastern Sea barrier. He could not afford to unleash his full power here without risking its destruction. This realization was met with a sinister laugh from the Demon Immortal. ¡°Kehehehe! You see the importance of this barrier now, don¡¯t you? Be careful not to break it!¡± It was clear that the Demon Immortal had chosen this battlefield deliberately, knowing that Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t fight freely. This gave the Demon Immortal an advantage. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression grew grim. The Eastern Sea barrier was vital; its destruction could trigger another catastrophe. ¡°Husband, we will assist you!¡± Just as Jiang Chengxuan was at a loss, Shen Ruyan¡¯s voice rang out. Around them, pillars of celestial light rose, stabilizing the battlefield. The leaders of the various sects, led by Daolord Allheaven, stood firm, their resolve unshaken. ¡°You are not alone in this fight,¡± their determined gazes seemed to say. The Demon Immortal¡¯s confidence wavered as he saw the unified front. ¡°This is the power of the Floodgate Realm¡¯s inhabitants. You could never understand it! Now, die!¡± Emboldened by their support, Jiang Chengxuan unleashed his full strength, pressing the attack. His combined powers of the Five Elements, Life and Death, and Samsara, augmented by the Power of Creation, overwhelmed the Demon Immortal. ¡°No! This can¡¯t be happening!¡± The Demon Immortal, for the first time, felt true despair. His schemes were being systematically dismantled, and he was being driven into a corner. ¡°Black Sun Apocalypse!¡± In a final, desperate move, the Demon Immortal unleashed his most potent technique, plunging the world into darkness. Yet Jiang Chengxuan remained unscathed. ¡°Ugh!¡± The attack wasn¡¯t aimed at Jiang Chengxuan but at the leaders of the various sects. The celestial field they had created to support Jiang Chengxuan cracked under the assault. Daolord Allheaven and the others were thrown back, blood at their lips. ¡°Stop! If you don¡¯t, I¡¯ll destroy the Eastern Sea barrier!¡± The Demon Immortal threatened, holding a concentrated black sun¡¯s shadow power over the barrier. In a desperate bid, he chose mutual destruction as his final card. The battlefield fell into a tense silence. The leaders of the Floodgate Realm looked stricken, their expressions filled with regret. Breaking the Eastern Sea barrier was unthinkable, but letting the Demon Immortal escape to bide his time and return stronger was equally terrifying. ¡°Husband, what do we do now?¡± Shen Ruyan asked, her voice steady despite the dire situation. Her unwavering belief in Jiang Chengxuan rekindled the determination in everyone present. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind raced. The Eastern Sea barrier must not be broken. The thought of allowing the Demon Immortal to escape was unacceptable. ¡°Hold him off for a moment,¡± he said, gripping his celestial weapons tightly. With the support of his allies, Jiang Chengxuan knew that they had a chance to prevent the Demon Immortal from executing his final, desperate gambit. He just needed to find the right moment to strike, and with everyone united, they might just turn the tide. Chapter 1114 - Chapter 1114: The Immortal-Slaying Blade Chapter 1114: The Immortal-Slaying Blade Editor: Henyee Translations The situation had reached a critical impasse. The cultivators of the Floodgate Realm glared at the weakened yet still dangerous Demon Immortal, their eyes burning with anger and determination to end the threat once and for all. The Demon Immortal, knowing the stakes, had abandoned any pretense of immortal dignity. He breathed heavily, trying to regain strength while holding the black sun close to the Eastern Sea barrier. The destructive power it held caused the barrier to tremble violently. Massive chains, etched with seals, began to emerge from the turbulent sea, glowing faintly and resonating with ominous vibrations. Under the Demon Immortal¡¯s deadly threat, the Eastern Sea barrier showed signs of breaking, becoming increasingly unstable. ¡°Drop your immortal treasures immediately! Don¡¯t push me!¡± The Demon Immortal roared, pressing the black sun against the barrier. Instantly, the seabed of the Eastern Sea began to boil again, with giant chains surfacing like enraged dragons. The cultivators felt a shiver of dread. The barrier, already strained by the heavenly catastrophe and the current battle, seemed on the verge of collapse. All eyes turned to Jiang Chengxuan, waiting for his decision. If Jiang Chengxuan chose to fight to the death, they would follow without hesitation, regardless of the consequences. But Jiang Chengxuan, eyes narrowed, appeared to be weighing his options. Even the Demon Immortal momentarily restrained his madness, watching Jiang Chengxuan intently. He, too, did not want a mutual destruction scenario if it could be avoided. ¡°Put them down.¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s voice broke the tense silence. The cultivators¡¯ emotions were mixed, unsure of how to respond. The Demon Immortal, however, sneered with satisfaction. ¡°Yes, yes! Trading my life for all of yours is no loss to me.¡± As Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s command took effect, the celestial light dimmed, and the field of celestial energy that had suppressed the Demon Immortal dissipated. The Demon Immortal¡¯s expression turned increasingly arrogant, a mixture of glee, resentment, and cruelty flashing in his eyes. But in that split second of complacency, Jiang Chengxuan acted. From his brow erupted a terrifying burst of immortal power, and a simple yet ancient blade shot forth, aimed directly at the Demon Immortal. The strike was unexpected, swift, and deadly. No one, not even the Demon Immortal, had anticipated it. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s earlier hesitation and his command to lower defenses had all been part of a ploy. ¡°You dare!¡± The Demon Immortal¡¯s arrogant expression froze, shifting to one of fury and desperation. Realizing his imminent demise, he resolved to bring everyone down with him. ¡°Then let¡¯s all perish together! Kehehehe!¡± He roared, unleashing all his remaining shadow power in a final defense and hurling the concentrated black sun towards the barrier. The expressions of all present changed dramatically. Jiang Chengxuan remained resolute, the Demon Immortal turned fully mad, and the cultivators were filled with horror and determination. As long as the Demon Immortal¡¯s defense could hold Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attack for a moment, the black sun would explode and shatter the Eastern Sea barrier. ¡°Boom!¡± Under everyone¡¯s watchful eyes, a terrifying burst of immortal power erupted. The ancient blade pierced through the Demon Immortal¡¯s defenses effortlessly, slicing his head in two. In that moment, even the Demon Immortal was caught off guard. His final expression was a mix of disbelief and rage, his eyes reflecting the despair of his defeat. The once-formidable Demon Immortal had failed, even in his last-ditch attempt at mutual destruction. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strike had ended him in one fell swoop. The cultivators were stunned. Even Shen Ruyan, who had unwavering faith in Jiang Chengxuan, was astounded. A true spirit of a Demon Immortal, slain by a single stroke? Such power seemed almost mythical. As they processed the shocking turn of events, the destructive power of the black sun dissipated. The surrounding barrier of the Eastern Sea gradually returned to its serene state, the massive chains fading away, indicating the threat was truly gone. ¡°Is this real?¡± ¡°Have we won?¡± ¡°Did we just end the heavenly catastrophe with one strike?¡± In their dreamlike state, the cultivators whispered among themselves, struggling to comprehend the reality of their victory. ¡°That was close. The Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit is dead! We¡¯ve won!¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s tired yet firm voice brought them back to reality. At last, they could accept the truth. Victory was theirs. Chapter 1115 - Chapter 1115: After the Great Catastrophe Chapter 1115: After the Great Catastrophe Editor: Henyee Translations In that final, life-and-death moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart was anything but calm. That single slash carried the fate of all living beings in the Floodgate Realm. It was the heaviest strike of his life. Naturally, the blade that slew the Demon Immortal was no ordinary weapon. It was the reward granted by the system when Jiang Chengxuan killed the wisp of the Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit: the Immortal-Slaying Blade. This blade contained a singular rule¡ªslay immortals. It could not harm anything other than the essence of beings at the immortal level. Thus, it was useless against anything but immortal spirits; however, it was lethal to immortals. When the Demon Immortal began his desperate threats, Jiang Chengxuan conceived this plan. By misleading his opponent with psychological tactics, he finally found an opening to strike. Hence, the legend of ¡°Immortal-Slaying with One Stroke¡± began to spread throughout the Floodgate Realm. Now, everyone surrounded Jiang Chengxuan, their faces beaming with joy. Tears of relief flowed freely, appearing on nearly every face. After enduring so many trials, they had finally overcome the great catastrophe, and it all began with Jiang Chengxuan. From the strategic deductions to the battle with the Sacred Skeleton Sect, from navigating the Absolute Heaven Array to resolving the crisis of the Eastern Sea, and finally to slaying the Demon Immortal and safeguarding the barrier¡ªeach feat seemed impossible, yet Jiang Chengxuan turned them into reality. All eyes were on him, filled with gratitude and reverence. ¡°Husband, we truly did it!¡± Shen Ruyan rushed into Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s arms, finally releasing the anxiety and fear that had plagued her throughout the ordeal. She had been terrified of losing him, but now, she could let go of that fear. ¡°Master Jiang!¡± ¡°Daoist Jiang!¡± ¡°Chengxuan!¡± The crowd gathered around Jiang Chengxuan, their voices calling out in unison, bowing deeply to him. This sight of hundreds of high-level cultivators paying homage was unprecedented in the history of the Floodgate Realm. Jiang Chengxuan, however, did not revel in the glory. Using his power, he gently lifted everyone with a soft breeze and spoke calmly, ¡°This battle was not won by me alone. You all have worked hard.¡± His words moved many to tears. In the overwhelming joy, they found themselves at a loss for words. Just then, a voice echoed in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind, bringing a sense of deep relief. Ding! Congratulations to the host for achieving the feat of slaying the Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit. Reward: One Immortal Treasure Ascension Talisman. Use this talisman to upgrade a Heavenly Treasure to an Immortal Treasure. This item can only be used after entering the Immortal Realm. The system finally confirmed the death of the Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit. The reward brought immense joy to Jiang Chengxuan¡ªan Immortal Treasure Ascension Talisman! This item was as valuable, if not more so, than receiving an immortal treasure directly. It allowed him to upgrade his Life-bound Heavenly Treasure, the Five Elements Universe Diagram, into an immortal treasure. This meant he could ensure compatibility and maximize his power. Satisfied, Jiang Chengxuan tucked away the talisman and turned his attention back to the cultivators, ensuring their emotions were settled. Then, they began clearing the battlefield. The Demon Immortal¡¯s belongings, unsuitable for normal cultivators and hazardous due to their dark nature, were entrusted to Jiang Chengxuan for safekeeping. After securing the remains and ensuring the Demon Immortal¡¯s true spirit could not revive, their focus shifted to the Eastern Sea barrier. They did not know what lay within, but it was undeniably a threat to the Floodgate Realm. Having witnessed the barrier¡¯s fragility, their immediate task was to reinforce it. ¡°Let¡¯s begin!¡± Jiang Chengxuan commanded. The leaders of various sects activated their celestial treasures, sending beams of dazzling light skyward. These beams intertwined under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s direction, forming layers of protective runes over the barrier. Under this power, the Eastern Sea entered an unprecedented state of peace. The surface became as calm as a mirror, and the sea beasts, usually bloodthirsty, grew tranquil. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s repair of the barrier reduced disasters in the Eastern Sea for millennia, and the local inhabitants began to worship him as a deity, holding annual ceremonies to pray for safety. With the barrier secure, the great catastrophe officially ended. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s name was etched into history, his deeds immortalized in legend. Chapter 1116 - Chapter 1116: The Post-Catastrophe Era and the New Leader of Haoran Sect Chapter 1116: The Post-Catastrophe Era and the New Leader of Haoran Sect Editor: Henyee Translations As Jiang Chengxuan and his comrades left the Eastern Sea, they parted ways, returning to their respective sects. The news of the end of the Great Catastrophe spread throughout the Floodgate Realm, bringing tears of joy to countless cultivators. The Catastrophe had displaced many, forcing them to live in the shadows. Countless lives were lost, kingdoms were destroyed, and the remnants of their former lives were stripped away. But now, hope was rekindled. For those who survived, a new beginning was possible. With the celestial lights from each sect gradually dimming and the treasures of the sects buried back in their foundations to stabilize their fortunes, the post-catastrophe era officially began. Wanderers returned to rebuild their ravaged lands, giving life to new towns, blessed lands, and paradises from the ruins, like wild grass that refuses to be extinguished by fire. At Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s call, the high-ranking sects came together to aid the lesser sects in their reconstruction efforts. Haoran Sect, under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s leadership, played a significant role in restoring environments and resources devastated by the Catastrophe. This garnered them immense reverence, with people building temples and statues to honor them as divine beings. Word spread among the sects about Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s pivotal role in the battle. His name became synonymous with salvation. In the current world of cultivators, Jiang Chengxuan was regarded as the mightiest figure. Consequently, Haoran Sect¡¯s status soared, becoming the unrivaled leader of the Floodgate Realm. Jiang Chengxuan had led Haoran Sect to unprecedented heights, making it the sacred land of the cultivation world. For a long period after the catastrophe, even the heirs of other sects couldn¡¯t compare to an ordinary disciple of Haoran Sect. This rapid expansion necessitated the growth of Haoran Sect¡¯s domain. Upon hearing of Haoran Sect¡¯s intention to expand, rather than resisting, other sects offered their territories to become Haoran Sect¡¯s vassals. In a few years, Haoran Sect had dominion over an entire region, even though Jiang Chengxuan restrained its expansion. The size of Haoran Sect¡¯s disciple base became unparalleled, prompting the creation of a new term in the Floodgate Realm: ¡°Immortal Lord Level.¡± This tier was solely for Haoran Sect. The rebuilding phase was lengthy, but under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s meticulous planning, everything proceeded orderly. Occasional conflicts were swiftly resolved by Jiang Chengxuan, earning respect and maintaining harmony, ushering in a golden age for the Floodgate Realm that lasted a thousand years. A millennium passed in the blink of an eye. On this particular day, the entire region under Haoran Sect¡¯s control was immersed in celebration. Streets and houses were adorned with red banners, and cultivators from far and wide gathered, creating a scene of bustling joy. All this was because today was the day Haoran Sect would inaugurate its new leader. As the premier sect in the cultivation world, this news shook the entire Floodgate Realm. Cultivators from all directions came to witness the event, causing congestion even in the skies. On a high platform within Haoran Sect, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Qin Shenwu stood together, awaiting the commencement of the ceremony. Today¡¯s protagonist was not one of them but Jiang Anran, dressed in splendid robes, ready to assume the mantle of leadership. After a thousand years of rigorous training under Jiang Chengxuan, Jiang Anran had reached the Dao Master realm, standing shoulder to shoulder with Jiang Chengxuan at his prime. Representatives from all sects in the Floodgate Realm had come to witness this event, far surpassing the crowd that attended Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s own succession. This was largely due to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s influence. As his disciple, Jiang Anran commanded immense respect and envy. Known as the luckiest cultivator in the Floodgate Realm, she rapidly advanced in her cultivation, guided by both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°The auspicious time has arrived. Let the ceremony begin!¡± A Haoran Sect elder announced, officially starting the succession ceremony. The scenes were familiar but with a new twist¡ªJiang Chengxuan himself was passing the leadership. When he brought out the sect leader¡¯s token, a brilliant celestial light erupted from Haoran Sect, enveloping the entire continent. Auspicious beasts appeared, flying and prancing, vividly alive in the sky. The sight left all cultivators in awe, reaffirming Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s legendary status. The achievements under his leadership were unprecedented, filling him with pride. Qin Shenwu, standing beside him, couldn¡¯t help but tear up, reminiscing the journey they had undertaken. The moments of bringing Zhao Tianfan to Cloud Mist Peak to meet Jiang Chengxuan felt like yesterday. The memories of passing the sect leader¡¯s position to Jiang Chengxuan were still fresh, as if they had just happened. Behind Qin Shenwu, elders of Haoran Sect like Leng Yuehua, Xie Xiangyao, and Zhao Tianfan had moist eyes, overwhelmed with emotions. They had walked this path with Jiang Chengxuan, witnessing and contributing to Haoran Sect¡¯s transformation. As the ceremony unfolded, Jiang Anran ascended to her new role, under the watchful and admiring eyes of countless cultivators. The legacy of Haoran Sect continued, stronger than ever, ready to face the future with renewed vigor. Chapter 1117 - Chapter 1117: Qin Shenwus Ascension Chapter 1117: Qin Shenwu¡¯s Ascension Editor: Henyee Translations If not for the composure inherent in being cultivators, many members of Haoran Sect would have burst into tears of joy. Below the platform, the old friends who had accompanied Jiang Anran stood watching her. Memories surged like a tide, bringing tears to their eyes, leaving them speechless with emotion. They felt immense pride and joy for Jiang Anran¡¯s achievements, knowing they all came from the same humble beginnings. ¡°Ancestor, today, I, Jiang Chengxuan, hereby pass the position of Sect Leader to Jiang Anran,¡± Jiang Chengxuan declared, his voice resonating far and wide. ¡°From this day forth, you are the leader of Haoran Sect. Anran, I hope you won¡¯t disappoint your masters and take good care of the sect!¡± His powerful voice shook the heavens. ¡°Anran understands! From now on, Anran will live and die with Haoran Sect!¡± Jiang Anran responded with unwavering determination, taking the sect leader¡¯s token from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands. At that moment, celestial light descended, enveloping Jiang Anran, forming a mystical connection between her and Haoran Sect. The crowd erupted in cheers, their support for the new leader resounding through the land, causing the entire continent to tremble. With Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan looking on in satisfaction, the Floodgate Realm entered a new era. ¡­ After Jiang Anran assumed leadership, time passed quietly. In the blink of an eye, centuries had gone by. Guided by Jiang Chengxuan, Jiang Anran quickly adapted to her role, leading Haoran Sect to steady growth. During this period, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Qin Shenwu gradually withdrew from the public eye, existing only in legends. One day, on Shenwu Peak, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan tore through the void to arrive there. With Haoran Sect¡¯s expansion, the original sites like Cloud Mist Peak and Shenwu Peak had become sacred grounds, not to be entered without significant cause. ¡°Shifu!¡± Jiang Anran¡¯s voice called out as she appeared, bowing respectfully to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. After centuries of leading Haoran Sect, Jiang Anran exuded a majestic aura, yet she still remembered her humble beginnings in the presence of her Shifu. ¡°Anran, you¡¯re here,¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan greeted her warmly. They were immensely proud of her accomplishments. Their thoughts were no longer confined to the Floodgate Realm but had long been set on the Thirty-Six Immortal Domains. Seeing Haoran Sect in capable hands brought them great comfort. ¡°Shifu¡­ are you going to ascend?¡± Jiang Anran asked hesitantly as they walked together on Shenwu Peak. As their disciple, she knew they had long been capable of ascending to the Immortal Realm. ¡°No, today, it¡¯s your grandmaster who will ascend,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied with a smile. Indeed, the gathering on this day was to witness Qin Shenwu¡¯s ascension. After a millennium, Qin Shenwu had finally completed his preparations for ascension and chose this day to ascend to the Immortal Realm. ¡°Ha ha ha! Chengxuan, Ruyan, Anran, you¡¯re here,¡± Qin Shenwu greeted them as he emerged from the Shenwu Hall. His emotions were a mix of excitement and reluctance. ¡°Shifu!¡± ¡°Grand Shifu!¡± they greeted him, knowing that this was a pivotal moment. Qin Shenwu led them to the place where he first practiced on Shenwu Peak. ¡°Thousands of years of cultivation, past experiences seem like illusions, like dew or lightning,¡± he mused. Without Jiang Chengxuan, he never imagined he would have the chance to ascend. ¡°Don¡¯t be saddened, Master. Once you become a True Immortal or even a Celestial Immortal, you can freely return here,¡± Jiang Chengxuan reassured him, easing Qin Shenwu¡¯s worries. ¡°Alright! I¡¯ll be waiting for you in the Thirty-Six Immortal Domains!¡± Qin Shenwu said with a heartfelt smile. He then turned to Jiang Anran. ¡°Anran, with me gone, Haoran Sect is now in your hands!¡± he declared solemnly. Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Jiang Anran all nodded gravely, acknowledging the weight of his words. Qin Shenwu walked to the chosen spot, sat down, and produced an Ascension Stone. He channeled his power, and the force of his Dao principles shot into the sky, summoning celestial light. Instantly, a connection to the Immortal Domain was established, and a dazzling ascension light enveloped Qin Shenwu. The entire Floodgate Realm reacted, the skies trembling, and mystical energy rippling through the heavens. High-ranking cultivators across the realm sensed the celestial force. ¡°Someone is ascending?¡± they exclaimed, realizing the ascension light originated from Haoran Sect. ¡°It¡¯s Qin Shenwu! He¡¯s the one!¡± recognized the familiar Dao principles, marveling at the sight. As Qin Shenwu¡¯s form rose within the ascension light, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Jiang Anran watched from the void. Celestial energy merged with his body, paving his path to immortality. Suddenly, thunderclouds gathered at the end of the ascension light, and deep within, a profound chaos churned. Jiang Chengxuan and the others grew serious, aware of the dangers foretold by Immortal East River. The path to ascension had become perilous after the Great Catastrophe. They held their breath, watching Qin Shenwu face this ultimate test. Chapter 1118 - Chapter 1118: Qin Shenwus Ascension (2) Chapter 1118: Qin Shenwu¡¯s Ascension (2) Editor: Henyee Translations The sudden phenomenon startled countless cultivators gazing at Haoran Sect. Though they were unaware of the information left by Immortal East River, the great Daolords knew well that ascending to the Immortal Realm was no longer a smooth process. For nearly ten thousand years, these veteran Daolords refrained from triggering celestial light to ascend, feeling a warning from the unseen. ¡°It seems the path to the Immortal Realm has indeed become problematic,¡± Daolord Pantheon remarked gravely. His heart sank, erasing any lingering hope. He had thought about ascending during the peak period of the Floodgate Realm, but Qin Shenwu¡¯s current struggle proved otherwise. The deep and chaotic force ahead was impenetrable even for him. Without a fortuitous encounter, ascension was nearly impossible. ¡°Did Daolord Shenwu find a way¡­?¡± murmured other Daolords, watching Qin Shenwu ascend. After so many years, they hoped for a new immortal from the Floodgate Realm, representing a glimmer of hope. With Haoran Sect leading the world, all sects were submissive, and someone ascending wouldn¡¯t disturb the realm¡¯s balance. At this moment, within the celestial light path, Qin Shenwu looked serious, determination shining in his eyes. Before him lay deep chaos, the Thirty-Six Immortal Domains hidden beyond. The path ahead was utterly uncertain. Suddenly, with everyone¡¯s eyes on him, Qin Shenwu closed his eyes again, and an extraordinary power erupted from within. The Ascension Stone in his possession was fully activated, radiating mysterious waves. A non-native aura permeated the air. To everyone¡¯s astonishment, a beam of celestial light shot from Qin Shenwu, piercing into the deep chaos. Its terrifying power even made Jiang Chengxuan below feel a twinge of unease. This Ascension Stone, created by the supreme immortals, held unparalleled power. As the celestial light entered the chaos, the heavens quaked, revealing faint visions of celestial mountains and immortal palaces, home to supreme beings. The mystical aura made the entire Floodgate Realm tremble. Witnessing this, everyone felt awe. Was this the manifestation of the Immortal Domains? Hearts raced with excitement. Seeing the legendary Thirty-Six Immortal Domains was a lifelong dream for many. Even though it wasn¡¯t their ascension, witnessing the reflection of the Immortal Domains and feeling the celestial aura was unforgettable. ¡°Thirty-Six Immortal Domains¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart burned with passion. That place was the ultimate holy land for cultivators. As the Ascension Stone¡¯s celestial aura grew stronger, it finally broke through the deep chaos, creating a path to infinite celestial light. Qin Shenwu opened his eyes, gazing down at the vast Floodgate Realm, then at the great Daolords of each sect. His eyes then turned to Haoran Sect, where he saw the elders and disciples, and finally, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Jiang Anran. Jiang Chengxuan and the others nodded silently. Qin Shenwu¡¯s resolve strengthened, and he fully unleashed his Dao rules and the Ascension Stone¡¯s power, ascending into the celestial light. His figure vanished from the Floodgate Realm, entering the ethereal path to the Immortal Domains. The realm trembled, producing various phenomena as if bidding farewell. Cultivators were left in awe, their minds swirling with thoughts. ¡°After ten thousand years, someone from the Floodgate Realm has finally ascended¡­¡± an ancient being sighed. ¡°Farewell, Shenwu Ancestor!¡± ¡°Farewell, Shenwu Ancestor!¡± ¡°Farewell, Shenwu Ancestor!¡± Throughout the province under Haoran Sect, cultivators were filled with fervor, shouting their farewells with flushed faces. Another legend had been born in Haoran Sect. After a long while, the residual effects faded. At Shenwu Hall, Jiang Anran, in a daze, turned to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Shifu, why didn¡¯t you ascend with Grand Shifu?¡± she asked. She wondered what kept them here despite the opportunity. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan smiled. ¡°For you, Anran,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied. Jiang Anran was puzzled. ¡°For me? Shifu, what do you mean?¡± Jiang Chengxuan did not answer directly but asked, ¡°Today, the Floodgate Realm is at its peak, and Haoran Sect is flourishing. Anran, why do you think this is?¡± Instantly, Jiang Anran understood. ¡°Shifu, I understand. You worry that without you, the realm¡¯s order would be disrupted, and Haoran Sect¡¯s position challenged.¡± Shen Ruyan nodded, ¡°Yes, the Floodgate Realm¡¯s cultivation path is now unstoppable. Many geniuses and great powers are emerging. Though your master can handle it, for Haoran Sect, it¡¯s a significant challenge.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan stayed behind because they foresaw these hidden dangers. Haoran Sect¡¯s supreme status depended on Jiang Chengxuan. If he ascended, his prestige might sustain the sect for thousands of years, but as new generations rise, his influence would wane. For future cultivators, Jiang Chengxuan would be but a legend. Chapter 1119 - Chapter 1119: Jiang Anrans Breakthrough to Mahayana Chapter 1119: Jiang Anran¡¯s Breakthrough to Mahayana Editor: Henyee Translations Under these circumstances, with various sects gradually rising, it became difficult to ensure that Haoran Sect wouldn¡¯t face joint targeting. Considering the future landscape thousands of years later, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan chose not to ascend together with Qin Shenwu. ¡°Indeed, before we ascend, we must cultivate a new Mahayana Daolord for Haoran Sect.¡± ¡°So, Anran, for now, prioritize your cultivation over sect affairs,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said slowly. His words made Jiang Anran feel the weight on her shoulders increase. The discussion about the future from Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan left her a bit anxious. According to their intentions, they aimed to groom her into someone capable of holding up Haoran Sect and the entire Floodgate Realm after they ascended. Thinking of the future when Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan would have ascended, and she would be left alone to support Haoran Sect and the Floodgate Realm¡¯s structure, even Jiang Anran, who had been Haoran Sect¡¯s Sect Master for so long, felt the pressure. ¡°Don¡¯t stress yourself out,¡± Jiang Chengxuan comforted her. ¡°We believe in you, and you must believe in yourself too.¡± With these comforting words, the preparations for Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s ascension officially began. In the following years, they used all available methods to train their disciple, Jiang Anran. First, Jiang Chengxuan personally imparted the Dao, ensuring Jiang Anran thoroughly mastered the Five Elements Dao. He even passed on the terrifying divine power of the Five Elements Annihilation Lotus to her. This phase lasted for three hundred years. Next, Shen Ruyan took over, planting the seed of the Primordial Divine Thunder Dao within Jiang Anran, guiding her to comprehend its power. This process took another three hundred years. Despite the time, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were in no hurry. Their goal wasn¡¯t just to cultivate a Mahayana Daolord but to make Jiang Anran a monstrous talent like Jiang Chengxuan once was. Only such a talent could stabilize the realm. Therefore, after mastering new Dao and divine powers, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t continue enhancing Jiang Anran¡¯s combat abilities. Instead, they had her study various ancient texts. In the next three hundred years, under their guidance, Jiang Anran absorbed all the knowledge and experiences Jiang Chengxuan had summarized, including some information left by Immortal East River. Integrating these resources expanded her horizons without entangling her in karma. In this way, a monstrous genius was gradually born under Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s careful guidance. With their advantages, Jiang Anran surpassed all talents in the realm. ¡­ In the blink of an eye, a thousand years passed. On Cloud Mist Peak, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan watched their increasingly powerful disciple with immense satisfaction. ¡°Anran, you¡¯ve worked hard over the past thousand years. I¡¯m very proud,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said gently. ¡°Thank you, Shifu, for your guidance!¡± Jiang Anran replied with resolute eyes. As her cultivation grew stronger, she knew that her Shifu¡¯s departure was nearing. But now, with their teachings, she felt confident in facing anything. ¡°Anran, break through here today. We will protect you,¡± Shen Ruyan said softly, gently brushing Jiang Anran¡¯s hair. Jiang Anran nodded, wasting no time, and sat down to begin her breakthrough to the Mahayana Daolord realm. As she entered the state, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immediately manipulated the surrounding Dao and spiritual energy, creating the perfect environment for her breakthrough. Time passed mercilessly. Jiang Anran¡¯s aura grew stronger daily. The Five Elements Dao and Primordial Divine Thunder evolved to their peak. Finally, one day, an extraordinarily mystical force erupted, marking the thousand-year point. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who had been guarding her, were overjoyed, knowing their disciple had successfully broken through to the Mahayana Daolord realm. Above the sky, terrifying thunder tribulations surged, more powerful than the ones Shen Ruyan had faced. Without hesitation, Jiang Anran¡¯s aura soared. After nodding to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, she flew into the sky. Unleashing the power of the Five Elements and Primordial Divine Thunder, she attacked the fierce, colorful lightning. Under Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s protection, the tribulation did not spread. However, its aura was still detected by other cultivators. Realizing the aura came from Haoran Sect, they understood that Jiang Anran, the Sect Master, was breaking through to the Mahayana Daolord realm. ¡°Such terrifying tribulation lightning¡­ It seems Haoran Sect¡¯s new Sect Master is indeed a monstrous talent¡­¡± commented a Mahayana Daolord, gazing at the distant storm. Some had speculated about Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s intense training of Jiang Anran. Now, seeing this confirmed their suspicions. ¡°With Jiang Anran as the new Sect Master, Haoran Sect is secure for another ten thousand years.¡± ¡°Chengxuan Daoist is indeed dedicated,¡± praised Daolord Pantheon. As a founder of his sect, he understood Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s intentions deeply. In Haoran Sect, countless elders watched with pride. Being seasoned cultivators, they fully grasped Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s intentions. Now, it was clear their efforts had paid off. ¡°Boom!¡± When the final terrifying lightning bolt dispersed, spiritual energy condensed into clouds within ten thousand miles, absorbed by Jiang Anran to stabilize her realm. As the tribulation¡¯s mystical power merged with her Dao, she officially became a Mahayana Daolord. ¡°Shifu! I¡¯ve succeeded!¡± Jiang Anran exclaimed, descending from the sky, her face filled with excitement. Reaching this point, she had finally met Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s expectations. ¡°Anran, well done! Congratulations on breaking through to the Mahayana Daolord realm!¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan beamed, their last concern finally lifted. ¡°Anran, take this. It¡¯s yours now,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said, handing her a storage ring. Chapter 1120 - Chapter 1120: Ascending to the Immortal Realm Chapter 1120: Ascending to the Immortal Realm Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Shifu¡­¡± As Jiang Anran accepted the storage ring Jiang Chengxuan handed over, her face changed. The initial joy turned into a trace of melancholy. She knew that from this moment on, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had completed all their preparations for ascension. The final part of their plan ended with her breakthrough to the Mahayana Daolord. ¡°This ring contains many treasures suitable for a Mahayana Daolord. From now on, it¡¯s part of Haoran Sect¡¯s legacy, managed by you,¡± Jiang Chengxuan explained with a smile, seeing Jiang Anran accept the ring. The storage ring held numerous items accumulated through Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s years of cultivation or obtained from defeating enemies. These items were of little use to him once he ascended to the Immortal Realm but would serve as a valuable inheritance for his disciple, Jiang Anran. ¡°Once you ascend to the Immortal Realm, there will naturally be opportunities for us to meet again¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words brought a glimmer of hope to Jiang Anran, who slowly nodded. The matter of Jiang Anran¡¯s future ascension had already been prepared for. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had left a flying stone for her, ensuring that her ascension would be smooth. After all the arrangements were made, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, along with Jiang Anran, descended the mountain and visited the new Haoran Sect, a place they had not seen in a long time. Upon their arrival, the disciples and elders, seeing these once-familiar yet now-strange figures, were shocked. Their reverence and awe surged like an unstoppable tide. ¡°Welcome, Grand Ancestors!¡± ¡°Welcome, Grand Ancestors!¡± Facing Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, all the disciples and elders bowed deeply, their expressions solemn as if worshiping deities. Indeed, to them, Jiang Chengxuan was an omnipotent existence. Jiang Chengxuan smiled, using his power to lift everyone. He left the task of maintaining order to Jiang Anran. Quickly, Jiang Anran used the authority and prestige she had accumulated over the years to calm the excited disciples and elders. The three of them stood quietly as the news spread throughout Haoran Sect, drawing all the elders to gather. Once Jiang Chengxuan saw that everyone had arrived, including Leng Yuehua, Xie Xiangyao, and Zhao Tianfan, he spoke slowly: ¡°Everyone, Ruyan and I will be ascending to the Immortal Realm soon. From now on, Haoran Sect is in your hands.¡± His words, though not loud, struck everyone like thunder. The legendary figures of Haoran Sect were finally deciding to ascend to the Immortal Realm. From now on, Haoran Sect would have two immortal ancestors. No one doubted their success. If Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t ascend, it meant no one could. As long as there was a possibility, for someone like Jiang Chengxuan, it was a certainty. Everyone believed this deeply. ¡°Chengxuan¡­¡± ¡°Junior Brother¡­¡± Familiar faces sighed, looking at Jiang Chengxuan with mixed emotions. But no one would try to stop them. Ascension was the ultimate goal for a cultivator. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan smiled at their old friends, conveying their heartfelt farewells without words. Jiang Chengxuan had one final task before leaving. ¡°Before I leave, I will grant you a great fortune. I hope we meet again in the Immortal Realm.¡± With that, a terrifying force of Dao manifested around Jiang Chengxuan. The infinite vitality of the power of creation surged from him to the sky, displaying various wondrous scenes. These scenes, from the beginning of creation, depicted the evolution of different powers, the birth and death of Dao rules. To everyone present, these were enough to comprehend for a lifetime. Instantly, all Haoran Sect disciples and elders were captivated, their minds immersed in a profound state. Their auras steadily increased, and the stability of their Dao rules grew stronger. Lower-level cultivators began breaking through, while higher-level ones found their Dao hearts solidifying and their bottlenecks loosening, paving the way for future breakthroughs. This grand display of Dao continued for three months, and when it finally dissipated, many cultivators were still in a state of deep comprehension. Those who had awakened respectfully bowed to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan once more. During the transmission of Dao, any tribulation from breakthroughs was casually neutralized by Shen Ruyan¡¯s mastery of thunder and lightning principles, ensuring no hidden dangers remained. ¡°Farewell, everyone! Take care!¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan waved goodbye to their old friends, who watched them leave with mixed emotions. For many, this parting meant they might never meet again, but with the fortune Jiang Chengxuan had given, their chances of reunion increased significantly. ¡°Time is ruthless¡­¡± Amid the nostalgic reflections of Leng Yuehua, Xie Xiangyao, and others, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan finally disappeared into the horizon. One day, two powerful auras erupted from Haoran Sect, shocking the entire Floodgate Realm. Everyone looked up to see two beams of celestial light descending upon the highest peak of Haoran Sect. This scene left everyone in awe. Following Qin Shenwu, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were finally ascending too. As countless people watched breathlessly, a man and a woman ascended together, approaching the end of the celestial light. Such a fantastical scene was something many in the world yearned for. Ascending together with one¡¯s partner was unprecedented in the history of the Floodgate Realm. ¡°Boom!¡± At the end of the celestial light, the familiar deep chaos appeared once more. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t hesitate, both activating their flying stones. In an instant, two beams of transcendental power shot into the chaos, forcefully opening two radiant paths of celestial light. Chapter 1121 - Chapter 1121: The Immortal Domain of Ten Thousand Stars Chapter 1121: The Immortal Domain of Ten Thousand Stars Editor: Henyee Translations Under this magnificent scene, everyone¡¯s hearts surged with emotion, knowing that Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s ascension would not encounter any obstacles. Instantly, countless cultivators bowed their heads in reverence towards the heavens and shouted in unison: ¡°We respectfully bid farewell to our esteemed seniors on their ascension!¡± ¡°We respectfully bid farewell to our esteemed seniors on their ascension!¡± After all, it was thanks to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s efforts that they survived the great calamity. It could be said that every living being in the world post-catastrophe owed them a debt of gratitude. Their ascension was a moment of collective hope and gratitude for the entire Floodgate Realm. Without further delay, under the watchful eyes of everyone in the Floodgate Realm, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan stepped into the pathway of celestial light, leaving this world behind and completing their ascension. ¡­ Listening to the farewells from the Floodgate Realm, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan glanced back one last time, watching as the familiar world grew smaller and finally vanished from sight. ¡°Boom!¡± Their surroundings were now engulfed in boundless celestial light, with the depths of chaos surrounding them. Even they felt a tinge of apprehension in this deep chaos. However, enveloped in the celestial light, they were safely transported towards the end of the celestial path. During this journey, they felt themselves passing through layer upon layer of invisible barriers, with traces of celestial energy seeping through and lingering on their bodies. The next moment, two even more majestic beams of celestial light shone down from the void, enveloping them both. Instantly, they felt an immense vitality coursing through their limbs and bones. This powerful celestial light, evidently from the true Immortal Domain, was far stronger than the energy from the ascension stones, by a hundredfold. Even Jiang Chengxuan found it hard to resist this overwhelming power. However, he and Shen Ruyan were slightly disappointed to realize that these beams of celestial light came from different Immortal Domains. This meant that they were chosen by different domains and had to part ways for now. ¡°Husband, I will come find you, take care!¡± ¡°Wife, do not rush. Stabilize your cultivation first before making any plans.¡± With these parting words, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan bid each other farewell. Immediately, without giving them time to linger, the celestial energy in the light burst forth, and they could only see a blur of colors as they passed through numerous spatial barriers. ¡°Buzz!¡± Finally, with a mysterious vibration, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure fully emerged in a new world. Instantly, he felt the energy in the air was no longer the spiritual energy he was used to but a higher form of celestial energy. With each breath, his body began to automatically absorb this celestial energy, and within just a few breaths, he felt his body undergoing a significant transformation. Both his physical body and internal energy were being enhanced and elevated by the celestial energy. ¡°So, this is the Immortal Domain. Truly worthy of being the ultimate aspiration for all cultivators¡­¡± Merely stepping into the Immortal Domain had already pushed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strength to new heights. This was the boundless path he had been pursuing. It was no wonder that every cultivator aimed to ascend to the Immortal Domain, as the gap between this place and the lower realms was simply too vast. Here, even a cultivator with the most ordinary talent could potentially reach the Void Returning if they started cultivating with celestial energy from birth. In other words, anyone with the aptitude for cultivation would have a minimum achievement of reaching the Void Returning. In the Floodgate Realm, a Void Returning cultivator was already qualified to establish a sect and become a regional ruler. As celestial energy swirled around him, Jiang Chengxuan felt as though an invisible shackle had been lifted from the world, and everything about himself became incredibly free. ¡°Fellow Daoist, did you ascend recently?¡± As the ascension light around Jiang Chengxuan completely dissipated, he heard a voice nearby. Looking up, he saw that he was standing on a grand, resplendent stone platform. Below the platform stood a man dressed in white with colorful trim. The man looked to be in his thirties, exuding a stable and composed aura. Having experienced an ascension once before, Jiang Chengxuan immediately recognized that this man was likely the one managing this Immortal Domain¡¯s ascension platform. His aura was that of a Great Accomplishment Dao Lord, a testament to his power. ¡°Indeed, I am Jiang Chengxuan, from the Floodgate Realm. May I ask, Dao Lord, which Immortal Domain is this?¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s unassuming yet composed reply made the man¡¯s eyes widen slightly. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s question revealed a lot¡ªit indicated that he knew about the Immortal Domains and that there were many of them, knowledge that was rare among those who ascended from lower realms. This piqued the man¡¯s curiosity about Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s background. Suppressing his surprise, the man smiled and introduced himself: ¡°This Immortal Domain is the Ten Thousand Stars Immortal Domain, one of the Thirty-Six Immortal Domains. I am Li Fengyun of the Flying Star Sect, the current guardian of this Eastern Celestial Ascension Platform. Do you, Daoist Jiang, have a family or clan in the Ten Thousand Stars Immortal Domain to whom you are heading?¡± Li Fengyun chose not to delve too deeply into Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s origins. The Immortal Domain, unlike the lower realms, highly valued those who successfully ascended. Such individuals were rare and often had unique opportunities left by powerful beings from the Immortal Domain. Given these reasons, and seeing that Jiang Chengxuan was a human cultivator with a dignified demeanor, Li Fengyun decided to extend a welcoming hand. Jiang Chengxuan smiled and shook his head, ¡°I have just arrived and am a lone cultivator with no affiliations. I know very little about the Ten Thousand Stars Immortal Domain. Could you kindly provide me with an introduction, Daoist Li?¡± Not intending to hide anything, Jiang Chengxuan opted for honesty, avoiding any mention of Immortal East River. He knew that those who managed ascension platforms were typically sociable and prudent individuals, making them ideal for forming connections in this new realm. Chapter 1122 - Chapter 1122: Overview of the Immortal Domain Chapter 1122: Overview of the Immortal Domain Editor: Henyee Translations Every cultivator, upon successfully ascending to the Immortal Domain, would undoubtedly be in the best of spirits. This moment was also the ideal time to establish connections, and engaging in conversations was mutually beneficial for both parties. Indeed, in response to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s inquiries, the white-clothed cultivator smiled again and first offered Jiang Chengxuan a formal salute before speaking. ¡°I was remiss; I forgot to congratulate Daoist Jiang!¡± Jiang Chengxuan could only return the gesture with a smile. Immediately after, Li Fengyun did not hesitate to start explaining the various aspects of the Ten Thousand Stars Immortal Domain: ¡°Daoist Jiang, do you know why this place is called the Ten Thousand Stars Immortal Domain?¡± He posed the question to Jiang Chengxuan, but then continued to answer himself: ¡°The Ten Thousand Stars Immortal Domain is named so because it is one of the Thirty-Six Immortal Domains, teeming with numerous factions, sects, and immortal masters, as numerous as the stars in the universe. This place is vast, with a complex and intricate landscape, and the relatively peaceful head factions contribute to this intricate structure.¡± This explanation caused Jiang Chengxuan to nod thoughtfully, as a vivid picture of the Immortal Domain began to form in his mind. To gain a quicker understanding, Jiang Chengxuan directly asked Li Fengyun: ¡°Daoist Li, which are the major factions in the Ten Thousand Stars Immortal Domain?¡± This question made Li Fengyun pause and think for a moment before he continued with a smile: ¡°Regarding the factions in the Immortal Domain, they are generally divided into two types, which I believe Daoist Jiang is aware of.¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan nodded and said: ¡°In the Immortal Domain, there are factions formed by native cultivators and those formed by ascended cultivators from lower realms.¡± This answer made Li Fengyun look quite satisfied and more interested in explaining: ¡°Indeed. Typically, in most Immortal Domains, the powerful factions are predominantly formed by native cultivators. Ascended cultivators, though formidable, naturally find it harder to band together due to their background. However, the Ten Thousand Stars Immortal Domain is somewhat different. Here, the most powerful factions include both native sects and those established by ascended cultivators. ¡°Firstly, there is the Big Dipper Sect, created by seven powerful beings who ascended from the lower realms. It is said that this sect has two celestial-level figures, making it incredibly formidable. ¡°Secondly, there is the Ziwei Immortal Sect, established by native cultivators of the Immortal Domain. Although it currently does not boast as many celestial-level beings as the Big Dipper Sect, its number of immortals far exceeds that of the Big Dipper Sect. ¡°Below these two, other factions may be dominant but cannot be considered top-tier compared to these two.¡± This information startled Jiang Chengxuan, instilling a profound sense of awe. Celestial beings and numerous immortals¡ªthis was the true pinnacle of power in an Immortal Domain. For a moment, Jiang Chengxuan realized that in this vast world, he was akin to starting anew. The glory he had in the Floodgate Realm now seemed insignificant. The factions mentioned by Li Fengyun¡ªthe Big Dipper Sect and the Ziwei Immortal Sect¡ªcould easily obliterate the Floodgate Realm with a mere command. ¡°That is indeed awe-inspiring.¡± After a moment of silence, Jiang Chengxuan responded to Li Fengyun. His reaction made Li Fengyun internally surprised. Ascended cultivators from lower realms were often at the peak of their worlds, and learning about such powerful beings in the Immortal Domain typically struck them with a sense of insignificance. Yet, Jiang Chengxuan displayed enthusiasm and aspiration instead of fear, showcasing an incredibly strong mindset. ¡°This individual is truly exceptional.¡± Li Fengyun thought to himself. He had received many ascended cultivators, but few like Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Daoist Jiang is truly unique,¡± Li Fengyun laughed. ¡°If you are interested in testing yourself against these dominant factions, I would recommend the Big Dipper Sect. Though their sect is known for being ruthless and competitive, if you can get one of the Seven Star Immortals as your mentor, it would mean a meteoric rise in the Ten Thousand Stars Immortal Domain.¡± This sincere suggestion showed Li Fengyun¡¯s misunderstanding of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s intentions. Nevertheless, Jiang Chengxuan appreciated the gesture. From Li Fengyun¡¯s introduction, it was clear that the native cultivators of the Ziwei Immortal Sect and the Big Dipper Sect had conflicts, likely harboring ill feelings toward ascended cultivators. Jiang Chengxuan thought that such sentiments might be prevalent throughout the Ten Thousand Stars Immortal Domain, considering its complexity. The struggles between native cultivators and ascended ones must be intense. Yet, these issues were for later consideration. Satisfied, Jiang Chengxuan bowed to Li Fengyun and expressed his gratitude: ¡°Thank you, Daoist Li, for your guidance. I am deeply grateful.¡± Seeing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s gesture, Li Fengyun returned the salute with a pleased expression. ¡°Daoist Jiang, after hearing all this, what are your plans?¡± Now feeling more acquainted, Li Fengyun asked Jiang Chengxuan directly. Jiang Chengxuan, not intending to hide anything, spread his hands and revealed his situation: ¡°I have just ascended and am continuously merging with the celestial energy here. My immediate priority is to find a cave abode to transform my mortal body into a celestial one. Daoist Li, do you have any recommendations?¡± This request made Li Fengyun¡¯s smile even broader. ¡°Of course, securing a cave abode is within my means.¡± Clearly, Li Fengyun saw this as an excellent opportunity to form a lasting connection with Jiang Chengxuan. Chapter 1123 - Chapter 1123: Flying Immortal City Chapter 1123: Flying Immortal City Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°The nearest immortal city from here is Flying Immortal City, which falls under the domain of our Feixing Immortal Sect. Beyond Flying Immortal City, there¡¯s a cave abode that belongs to me, although I haven¡¯t visited it in a long time. If Daoist Jiang doesn¡¯t mind, you can use that place to transform your mortal body into an immortal one.¡± Pointing towards a direction in the distance, Li Fengyun spoke to Jiang Chengxuan. Naturally, Jiang Chengxuan wouldn¡¯t refuse such an offer. He immediately cupped his hands in thanks and said: ¡°Thank you, Brother Li! Having a cave abode to temporarily use is more than satisfactory.¡± His address of Li Fengyun changed from ¡°Daoist¡± to ¡°Brother,¡± signaling a shift in their relationship. Li Fengyun, an astute individual, noticed this change and nodded with a smile. ¡°Let us proceed then. I¡¯ll leave the Flying Immortal Platform to others and personally take you to the cave abode.¡± Without further ado, he gestured for Jiang Chengxuan to follow and prepared to lead him to the cave abode. Under Li Fengyun¡¯s guidance, the two traversed the void, heading towards Flying Immortal City. In the Immortal Domain, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s current cultivation level didn¡¯t allow him to casually tear open the void to create a portal for travel, unlike in the Floodgate Realm. Given the presence of numerous terrifying immortals in the Immortal Domain, such as Earth Immortals and Heavenly Immortals, the spatial stability was of paramount importance. If the Immortal Domain¡¯s space weren¡¯t robust enough, their mere presence could potentially crush the world with their invisible pressure. Moreover, the Immortal Domain, nurtured by immortal rules and celestial energy, required at least a True Immortal¡¯s power to impact its void. To open a void door using one¡¯s strength alone without relying on spatial teleportation formations, one would need to be at least at the Earth Immortal level. ¡°Brother Jiang, although this is the nearest immortal city, the area where the Western Immortal Ascension Platform is located belongs to the Extreme Star River Region under the jurisdiction of the Eastern Sun Immortal State. From our current location to Flying Immortal City, it will take us about half a month at our current speed.¡± Li Fengyun turned to Jiang Chengxuan and explained, causing Jiang Chengxuan to be slightly startled. This vastness, however, was within his expectations. The Immortal Domain¡¯s immensity likely exceeded that of a hundred Floodgate Realms combined. Without such vast expanse and resources, how could it sustain the cultivation of so many immortals? He understood that true treasures were born from the world itself, influenced by forces such as reincarnation and time. Fundamentally, they depended on the world¡¯s ¡°heaven¡± and ¡°earth.¡± Only a sufficiently expansive world could support the continuous flow of immense energy, producing opportunities and treasures for cultivators. As they journeyed, Jiang Chengxuan meticulously observed everything in the Immortal Domain. Even though he had read about it in Immortal East River¡¯s archives, seeing it firsthand was an entirely different experience. The mysteries and grandeur of the Immortal Domain filled him with awe. Every aspect of the Immortal Domain was imbued with its rules, suffused with immortal light. The mountains were majestic, and the rivers resembled ethereal Milky Ways, each containing its own inner world. Every being born in the Immortal Domain was touched by its rules. Even if their cultivation levels were not high, their power was intrinsically superior. Quickly, the half-month passed. One day, on a vast plain surrounded by multicolored clouds, a towering giant city appeared before Jiang Chengxuan and Li Fengyun. The city was so immense that its walls seemed to reach into another space, with stars dotting its surroundings, forming a miniature galaxy. Immortal Domain rules were inscribed on the towering walls, giving them a shifting, ever-changing appearance, emanating a magnificent yet perilous aura. Even Jiang Chengxuan, who had seen much, couldn¡¯t help but be amazed by the city¡¯s grandeur. He thought of Immortal East River¡¯s crafted immortal abode and realized that perhaps this city¡¯s scale wasn¡¯t much different. ¡°Brother Jiang, this is Flying Immortal City. Come with me!¡± Having traveled together for half a month, Li Fengyun had grown quite familiar with Jiang Chengxuan. Leading the way, they passed through the layers of multicolored clouds and landed on a platform within the giant city walls. These platforms were specifically designated for cultivators, and the city walls seemed to have no end. As they landed, several armored guards approached. The guards carried the aura of the Immortal Domain rules, but their cultivation levels were around the Combined Dao stage. Li Fengyun didn¡¯t need to do much. He simply produced a token inscribed with ¡°Feixing,¡± which caused the guards to bow and step aside. ¡°Let¡¯s enter the city.¡± The two walked to the edge of the platform and stepped through a magnificent, radiant gate into Flying Immortal City. Instantly, they were greeted by a sprawling vista of towering buildings and palaces, neatly arranged on floating platforms. Flying Immortal City seemed endless both horizontally and vertically. The city was divided into numerous floating layers, creating an incredibly grand and majestic sight that could rival the legendary celestial palaces. ¡°What do you think? Does Flying Immortal City meet your expectations?¡± Li Fengyun asked proudly. Jiang Chengxuan could only nod and sigh in admiration. ¡°The name Flying Immortal City is well-deserved.¡± Li Fengyun laughed heartily but wasted no time. Remembering that Jiang Chengxuan needed to transform his mortal body, he quickly led him to a palace on one of the floating platforms. ¡°Flying Immortal City is vast. Traveling from the western to the eastern part of the city might take several days. This palace contains a teleportation array that allows free use up to five times a day. We can save a lot of time this way.¡± Pointing to a large platform made of colorful stones with intricate patterns emitting mysterious energy, Li Fengyun explained. The two stepped onto the platform and were immediately enveloped in a strange energy. Chapter 1124 - Chapter 1124: Transforming into an Immortal Body Chapter 1124: Transforming into an Immortal Body Editor: Henyee Translations In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s vision was filled with an endless array of immortal lights. Vaguely, he felt everything around him rapidly receding. After a series of mysterious fluctuations, the blinding immortal light before him gradually dispersed. Jiang Chengxuan and Li Fengyun found themselves in a different grand hall. Here, numerous cultivators moved about, and as soon as the two stepped down from the teleportation array, others immediately took their place. Some cultivators, however, remained unaffected by the array¡¯s activation, likely because they had exceeded the daily usage limit Li Fengyun had mentioned. ¡°Let¡¯s proceed. We are now in the central domain of Flying Immortal City. My cave abode isn¡¯t far from here.¡± Leading Jiang Chengxuan through broad city paths, Li Fengyun brought him to an extraordinary place. Though within Flying Immortal City, the area resembled a vast wilderness. Mountains rose high, concealed behind colorful clouds, and the immortal energy here was incredibly dense, teeming with vitality. Jiang Chengxuan surmised that some sort of spirit-gathering formation was at work. ¡°Hehe, Brother Jiang, this area is one of the Immortal Residences within Flying Immortal City. It¡¯s a designated zone for cultivators to practice. If you plan to frequent Flying Immortal City, you might consider purchasing a cave abode here.¡± As they flew into the immortal mountains, Li Fengyun explained. This place catered to independent cultivators who didn¡¯t join any sects or those who often visited the city, similar to land ownership contracts in the mortal world. Jiang Chengxuan quickly understood. The Immortal Domain wasn¡¯t like the lower realms. Here, even independent cultivators were not necessarily rootless or weak. With the vast resources of the Immortal Domain, independent cultivators could thrive and reach extraordinary levels. ¡°Here we are. This is my cave abode,¡± Li Fengyun announced as they arrived at an ancient, grand stone gate within an immortal mountain. ¡°Take this cave abode token; you can stay as long as you need.¡± With that, Li Fengyun handed over the token to Jiang Chengxuan, who accepted it with a bow and a smile. ¡°Thank you, Brother Li. I will remember this favor and repay it someday.¡± Li Fengyun laughed and waved his hand dismissively. ¡°It¡¯s a small matter, no need to mention it. I¡¯ll return to the Flying Immortal Platform. Take your time transforming your mortal body. Once you¡¯re done, feel free to explore Flying Immortal City. Until we meet again.¡± Having spent several days traveling together, Li Fengyun had come to appreciate Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s character and decided he was worth befriending. He didn¡¯t expect any repayment for his small gesture, trusting that Jiang Chengxuan would remember the favor. ¡°Safe travels, Brother Li. Until we meet again.¡± Watching Li Fengyun leave, Jiang Chengxuan felt a surge of goodwill towards him. Encountering such a like-minded friend upon arriving in the Immortal Domain was indeed a fortunate event. ¡°First, I must transform my mortal body.¡± Feeling the increasingly restless energies within him, Jiang Chengxuan murmured, casting aside other thoughts. He approached the grand stone gate, activated the token, and a beam of immortal light shot out, illuminating the gate. ¡°Rumble!¡± With a series of deep rumbles, the gate trembled and slowly opened. Passing through a thin barrier, Jiang Chengxuan entered the cave abode. Inside, it was another world entirely. The furnishings were complete, with various decorations and furniture. Rare immortal herbs planted within emitted a soft glow, making the abode even more luxurious than his cave abode on Cloud Mist Peak. Nodding in satisfaction, Jiang Chengxuan acknowledged that every place in the Immortal Domain was superior to the Floodgate Realm. After familiarizing himself with the surroundings, he wasted no time. He sat cross-legged on a cushion and began his cultivation. He could clearly feel two energies within him, the celestial energy and the original spiritual energy. The original spiritual energy that filled his body had been mostly infiltrated by celestial energy, becoming chaotic. Relaxing his restraints, he let his body wildly absorb the celestial energy of this realm. With his previous experience of attaining an immortal¡¯s combat power, his physical body and Dao rules seamlessly adapted to the celestial energy. A feeling of immense pleasure coursed through him as he focused, merging the celestial energy with all his powers. His aura began to rise, and the boundaries that had seemed insurmountable in the Floodgate Realm dissolved naturally under the influence of celestial energy. In the process, his body began to take on a translucent, lustrous hue, emanating rays of immortal light. A series of cracking sounds echoed as his flesh and bones were reshaped under the celestial energy, transforming into an immortal body. This critical juncture posed no challenge for Jiang Chengxuan, who had accumulated power for thousands of years. The transformation process was smooth and unimpeded. The cave abode gradually filled with celestial energy and colorful clouds, becoming so hazy that it was difficult to see inside. This scene lasted for a full ten years. Suddenly, the mountain where the cave abode was located trembled, and an immensely mysterious wave of energy burst forth, causing a resounding hum that echoed for miles. The hazy celestial light and colorful clouds around Jiang Chengxuan were dispersed by his aura, revealing his now flawless form. His physique was perfectly proportioned, without any excess or deficiency, embodying the pinnacle of an immortal body. Even a glimpse of his form would inspire awe and submission in ordinary cultivators, who would feel an instinctive reverence. The immortal body was no less formidable than any so-called innate dao physique. ¡°Ah!¡± Rising slowly from his seated position, Jiang Chengxuan felt his power had increased a hundredfold compared to before. If a barrier from the lower realm appeared before him now, he could shatter it with a single punch. ¡°The power of an immortal body is truly terrifying!¡± Chapter 1125 - Chapter 1125: System Reward and Future Plans Chapter 1125: System Reward and Future Plans Editor: Henyee Translations Suddenly, Jiang Chengxuan felt a sense of relief. Luckily, the Demon Immortal had been wary of the Floodgate Realm¡¯s will and the backlash of its rules. After the Destruction Formation was broken, the Demon Immortal could only enter in the form of a true spirit. Otherwise, the catastrophe would have been several times more terrifying, and with his half-step immortal realm at that time, he might not have been able to defeat a fully powered Demon Immortal. If that had been the case, there wouldn¡¯t have been today¡¯s ascension to the Immortal Domain. But all of that was now in the past. Jiang Chengxuan stretched lazily, his bones cracking loudly, causing the surrounding void to tremble slightly. Now, he had truly entered the immortal realm, achieving what the Immortal East River¡¯s archives referred to as the transformation into an immortal¡ªtransforming the mortal body into an immortal one, with the internal mana becoming immortal power, marking the first realm of immortality. Ding! Just as Jiang Chengxuan stepped out of the cave abode, a familiar voice suddenly echoed in his mind. It was the system¡¯s notification, a sound he hadn¡¯t heard in a long time. Hearing this, a look of joy appeared on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face. As he eagerly awaited, the system¡¯s voice continued: Congratulations, Host, for achieving the breakthrough to the Transformed Immortal realm. Reward: Defensive Immortal Treasure ¨C Immortal Guardian This item is resistant to water and fire, containing a special ability to block one attack from a True Immortal! A defensive immortal treasure! Capable of blocking one True Immortal attack! These few words exploded like thunder in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart. Even after arriving in the Immortal Domain, the system remained as powerful as ever, directly gifting him an immortal treasure. Moreover, it was a universal defensive treasure, something that would always be useful! With this treasure, Jiang Chengxuan felt a newfound sense of security. It meant that even if he encountered a True Immortal-level enemy, he would still have the means to contend with them. Soon, amidst a flash of immortal light, an ancient and majestic Immortal Guardian appeared before Jiang Chengxuan. Compared to ordinary clothes, it seemed no different, but once he wore it, everything around him became extraordinarily harmonious. Any unfamiliarity with the immortal spirit energy or the initial discomfort of being in the Immortal Domain vanished, becoming incredibly familiar. It seemed the Immortal Guardian, aside from its primary defensive function, also helped the wearer to focus and adapt to their surroundings effortlessly. Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but praise the system once again. Its meticulousness was never lacking. With the rumbling sound of the stone door opening, Jiang Chengxuan stepped out of the cave abode and onto the immortal mountain. Having broken through to the Transformed Immortal realm, he could distinctly feel that he had been accepted by the will of this land. Every landscape, though unchanged, now felt entirely different to him. This included various karmic ties and the mysterious connections within. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan had truly established his footing in the Immortal Domain. The vast world was now open to him. After collecting his thoughts, Jiang Chengxuan stood quietly on the immortal mountain, gazing into the distance, contemplating his next steps. He had gained a general understanding of the Myriad Star Immortal Domain, but after careful consideration, he decided not to stay here long-term. While the Myriad Star Immortal Domain was indeed inclusive, it was also rife with undercurrents. Given the conflicts between the two formidable factions, Ziwei Immortal Sect and Big Dipper Immortal Sect, the Myriad Star Immortal Domain was far from stable. As a newcomer to the Immortal Domain, what he needed most was stability. Even by his nature, he preferred steady cultivation, taking one step at a time rather than seeking rapid and unstable progress. Moreover, he was not truly alone; he still needed to find Shen Ruyan in another Immortal Domain. With her by his side, seeking stability became even more essential. Involuntarily, Jiang Chengxuan thought of the Haoran Immortal Sect in the Immortal Domain. It was, after all, his home base here, and he ought to visit it no matter what. ¡°However, I have no information about the Haoran Immortal Sect¡¯s whereabouts in the Immortal Domain.¡± Pacing a few steps in place, Jiang Chengxuan muttered to himself. When he had just arrived here, he had asked Li Fengyun if he had heard of the Haoran Immortal Sect, but the answer had been negative. Upon reflection, this was entirely reasonable. The thirty-six Immortal Domains were vast, and their forces were as numerous as the stars. For Li Fengyun, a prominent figure in the Myriad Star Immortal Domain, to know about the local affairs was already remarkable. Even a mighty Earth Immortal like the Immortal East River didn¡¯t have complete information about all thirty-six Immortal Domains in his archives. This indicated that not even Earth Immortals could traverse all thirty-six Immortal Domains, highlighting their terrifying vastness. ¡°The only certainty is that the Haoran Immortal Sect is very far from the Myriad Star Immortal Domain¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan slowly analyzed. When he had taken over as the sect leader of Haoran Sect, he had connected with the sect¡¯s ancestors through karmic ties. After several communications, the connection became clearer. However, in the Myriad Star Immortal Domain, he could not sense this karmic link at all, indicating the significant distance between the two locations. ¡°In that case, there¡¯s no rush.¡± ¡°Better to cultivate steadily, improve my realm, accumulate resources, and live as a carefree rogue cultivator for a while.¡± Finally, Jiang Chengxuan discarded all distractions, smiling serenely. Even without sect support, he believed he wouldn¡¯t lag behind. The path of cultivation had always depended on one¡¯s own strength. Thus, after setting his future plans and mental preparation, Jiang Chengxuan closed the gate of the mountain cave abode and, recalling his route from ten years ago, flew toward the bustling areas of Flying Immortal City. Traversing through layers of immortal mountains and colorful clouds, the magnificent halls and towering buildings reappeared before his eyes. Countless cultivators moved about, all exuding an immortal demeanor and enjoying themselves. Landing on a vast platform, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s aura immediately drew the attention of some cultivators, who nodded respectfully. At the Transformed Immortal realm, he had already earned a measure of respect in the Immortal Domain. Chapter 1126 - Chapter 1126: The Auction House and Immortal Crystal Token Chapter 1126: The Auction House and Immortal Crystal Token Editor: Henyee Translations Strolling down the avenues of Flying Immortal City, Jiang Chengxuan truly experienced firsthand how much more prosperous the Immortal Domain¡¯s cultivation world was compared to the Floodgate Realm. As he wandered leisurely, he noticed that the cultivation levels of the passing cultivators were overwhelmingly superior. Those busy or conversing in various grand halls were all exceptionally powerful. Every now and then, he encountered a Dao Integration cultivator, and seeing a Mahayana Daolord was not uncommon. Even the guards patrolling the streets were at the Void Returning realm. The armor and weapons they bore, upon Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s inspection, were all at the level of supreme spiritual treasures. ¡°Even a hegemonic force from the Floodgate Realm would only be capable of commanding a squad here in the Immortal Domain,¡± Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but reflect. This disparity in power, brought by the difference in realms, was insurmountable. Recalling the extinction battle against the Demon Sect, which gathered the majority of high-level cultivators in the Floodgate Realm¡ªonly a few hundred Dao Integration cultivators and a couple dozen Mahayana Daolords¡ªit was almost the entire power of the Floodgate Realm. In Flying Immortal City, this force would barely suffice to guard the entire city, and it would still lack the critical immortal-level combat power. In other words, the power of an Immortal Domain city, even without counting its immortal combatants, could easily overwhelm the entire Floodgate Realm. This was undeniably terrifying. Back then, the Five Realms War was vast and dreadful, involving the fate of five races and consuming countless lives, with the flames of war burning for centuries. Yet now, looking back, Jiang Chengxuan realized it was nothing more than a tribal skirmish in comparison. To the immortals here, it wouldn¡¯t even be worth their time. No wonder the ancient saying goes, ¡°Heaven and Earth are unkind, treating all things as straw dogs.¡± From the vantage point of the Immortal Domain, the insignificance of the lower realms was starkly apparent. This profound understanding deepened Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s insight into why the ancestors of the Immortal Domain rarely concerned themselves with the affairs of the lower realms. They were simply too insignificant to notice. As he walked through Flying Immortal City, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind became more and more awed. He also began to grasp a deeper understanding of worldly principles. Unknowingly, he arrived at an exceptionally spacious area. The towering buildings and palaces vanished from view, leaving a single colossal structure before him, akin to an immortal mountain. Surrounded by starry clouds and immortal light, it radiated a formidable aura. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed as he discerned the presence of an immortal-grade array. ¡°That emblem¡­ could this be the Immortal Domain Auction House?¡± Jiang Chengxuan slowly approached the massive building, and the number of cultivators around him suddenly increased. On towering white jade pillars, he glimpsed a totemic emblem: ten hands, each holding uniquely shaped stars, forming an intricate and profound design. This symbol, recorded in the Immortal East River¡¯s archives, signified the location of the Immortal Domain Auction House. ¡°This is quite fortuitous,¡± Jiang Chengxuan mused with a smile. In any world, auction houses are the most reliable venues for cultivators to acquire top-tier treasures, second only to fortuitous encounters. In the cultivation world, the most precious items are not easily bought with a pile of spirit stones; they are usually exchanged or traded based on personal connections. The only exception is at auction houses, where high-level resources and treasures frequently appear, as they offer sellers the greatest benefit. Here, many seek to quickly sell treasures or acquire urgently needed resources, often leading to unexpected and valuable finds. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan joined the crowd heading towards the auction house. After passing through a series of mysterious barriers, he soon arrived at an enormous entrance. Just as he was about to step inside, two guards in purple-gold armor suddenly stepped forward, raising their hands to stop him. ¡°Hmm?¡± Jiang Chengxuan felt puzzled, wondering if there were rules he hadn¡¯t been informed of by Li Fengyun. But the next moment, the two guards resolved his confusion. They courteously cupped their hands in greeting and said: ¡°Immortal Lord, to enter the Immortal Domain Auction House, you need to present an Immortal Crystal Token. Please understand.¡± This explanation made Jiang Chengxuan realize and he calmly asked, ¡°I¡¯m new to the Immortal Domain. Could you explain what the Immortal Crystal Token is?¡± The two guards smiled, relieved that Jiang Chengxuan wasn¡¯t here to cause trouble, and promptly explained: ¡°Immortal crystals are the cultivation resources formed from immortal spirit energy, akin to spirit crystals in the lower realms. They are the currency circulated in the Immortal Domain.¡± ¡°The Immortal Crystal Token is issued by our auction house to each guest, recording your identity. You can also use it to store or borrow immortal crystals from us.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded and then asked, ¡°Where can I obtain this Immortal Crystal Token?¡± Suddenly, he felt a wave of relief. Fortunately, before coming to the Immortal Domain, he had left all the non-essential items, including a heap of spirit stones, with his disciple Jiang Anran. Otherwise, bringing them to the Immortal Domain would have rendered them useless, causing a substantial loss. ¡°We¡¯ve already requested an Immortal Crystal Token for you, Immortal Lord,¡± one of the guards said with a smile. Within a few breaths, a female cultivator in a colorful immortal robe approached, holding a thin crystal token in her hands. She gracefully walked over, a fragrant breeze wafting around her, and gently called out, ¡°Immortal Lord, please.¡± She offered the crystal token to Jiang Chengxuan with her white jade hands. Jiang Chengxuan marveled inwardly at the sight. This beautiful female cultivator, without a doubt, was one of the auction house¡¯s hospitality measures. Her cultivation level was that of a Dao Integration cultivator. Jiang Chengxuan, seasoned as he was, had no doubt that if he wished, this enchanting female cultivator would follow him throughout the auction, serving him. However, taking the crystal token from her hands, Jiang Chengxuan, untempted by her beauty, nodded slightly, signaling her to leave. Chapter 1127 - Chapter 1127: The Auction Begins Chapter 1127: The Auction Begins Editor: Henyee Translations Seeing the disappointed look in the beautiful maid¡¯s eyes, Jiang Chengxuan nodded slightly in acknowledgment and watched her leave. Even in the Immortal Domain, someone at the Transformed Immortal Realm like him was quite significant. Naturally, a maid at the Dao Integration Realm would harbor some ambitions towards him. ¡°Immortal Lord, you only need to infuse your power into the Immortal Crystal Token to complete the registration. In the future, you can use this token at any of our auction houses,¡± the guards helpfully reminded Jiang Chengxuan upon seeing him take the token. Nodding, Jiang Chengxuan activated his Dao rule power, now transformed into immortal power, and infused it into the Immortal Crystal Token. Instantly, the token, already vibrant, became even more luminous. The symbol of the Immortal Domain Auction House on it glowed mysteriously. A number, one thousand, appeared on the token, making Jiang Chengxuan curious about why it displayed currency immediately after just recording his identity. The guards, seeing his puzzlement, explained with beaming smiles, ¡°For esteemed guests above the Immortal level, our auction house offers a small token of appreciation. We hope the Immortal Lord does not mind.¡± This revelation left Jiang Chengxuan even more intrigued by the Immortal Domain Auction House. The gifted Immortal Crystals might not be much, but it showed sincerity. In a short time, he had already seen so many tactics, reinforcing that the Immortal Domain Auction House was no ordinary place. ¡°Thank you. May I enter now?¡± Jiang Chengxuan asked without further hesitation. The guards quickly nodded, not wanting to obstruct him any longer. Filled with anticipation, Jiang Chengxuan slowly walked forward, passing through a mysterious barrier and entering the auction house. Immediately, his vision cleared, revealing a vast and expansive space. Constructed from unknown jade-like materials and adorned with red silk and celestial light, the interior was magnificently grand. Rows of glass-like seats, exuding brilliant immortal light, were arranged neatly without being cramped. High above, an elevated platform made of colorful clouds held pavilions, forming the second level of seating. At that moment, the auction house was about eighty percent full. Cultivators either meditated or engaged in quiet conversation, all exuding formidable auras. The upper pavilions were occupied by even more powerful individuals, their clothing richly ornate and glowing with immortal light. These were undoubtedly the auction house¡¯s honored guests, all wealthy and renowned. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s entry drew little attention, which suited him just fine. He chose an empty seat on the first floor and settled in. As he sat, a refreshing and soothing fragrance emanated from the glass seat, making him feel comfortable. Once again, Jiang Chengxuan was astonished. Even the seats in this auction house were quasi-Heavenly Spiritual Treasures. This level of opulence subtly showcased the auction house¡¯s immense power and wealth. Listening to the murmured conversations around him, Jiang Chengxuan learned that the auction would begin shortly, so he waited patiently. Half an hour later, an elder appeared on the auction platform. Clad in garments bearing the auction house¡¯s emblem, his white hair and beard gave him an immortal aura, and his sharp eyes seemed to see through everything. As soon as he appeared, the hall fell silent, and everyone turned their attention to him expectantly. ¡°Honored guests of Flying Immortal City, thank you for waiting!¡± the elder announced, his voice resonant and powerful. ¡°I see many new faces today, so allow me to introduce myself. I am Master Qian, the appraiser for the Immortal Domain Auction House and your host for this auction. If any of you have treasures to auction in the future, feel free to contact me. I assure you of fair and honest transactions. All items auctioned today have been appraised by me personally. If any fraudulent items are found, I will compensate tenfold.¡± With the audience¡¯s attention firmly captured, Master Qian continued, satisfied that there were no questions. ¡°Without further ado, let the auction begin! Bring out our first item!¡± Curious, Jiang Chengxuan watched as Master Qian clapped his hands, dispersing the mist behind the auction platform to reveal a massive black shadow. The sight of it left the audience gasping. It was the enormous corpse of a beast, resembling a divine deer but covered in shimmering crystalline scales. Despite being dead, its aura remained intimidatingly powerful, causing everyone¡¯s hearts to race. This beast was a quasi-ninth-rank entity, equivalent to a half-step immortal¡¯s combat strength. As more people recognized it, gasps filled the room. Even Jiang Chengxuan felt a twinge of awe. The first item showcased by the Immortal Domain Auction House was of such high caliber. Once the initial shock wore off, Master Qian approached the beast and announced, ¡°This is the corpse of a quasi-ninth-rank Star Swallowing Wolf. It retains all its parts! It took three Transformed Immortal Realm cultivators from our auction house to slay it. The starting bid is thirty thousand Immortal Crystals!¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan marveled at the value of Immortal Crystals in the Immortal Domain. A quasi-ninth-rank beast started at thirty thousand Immortal Crystals, making the one thousand gifted to him by the auction house seem modest but still valuable, roughly equivalent to a supreme spiritual treasure. Before he could ponder further, the bids began. ¡°Thirty-one thousand Immortal Crystals!¡± ¡°Thirty-three thousand Immortal Crystals!¡± ¡°Thirty-six thousand Immortal Crystals!¡± Chapter 1128 - Chapter 1128: The Auction of the Life Essence Spirit Fruit Chapter 1128: The Auction of the Life Essence Spirit Fruit Editor: Henyee Translations The auction of the ninth-level beast¡¯s corpse as the first item had successfully stirred excitement and anticipation throughout the auction hall. Jiang Chengxuan observed keenly as cultivators from various factions competed, each represented by distinct robes and insignias. From this single auction, he noted that over a dozen different forces were involved, confirming the complexity and diversity of the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain as described by Li Fengyun. ¡°I bid sixty thousand Immortal Crystals!¡± Finally, a cultivator in a red robe shouted out, his voice resounding through the hall and silencing the other bids. Based on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s estimation, the corpse of the ninth-level beast was worth around sixty thousand Immortal Crystals. As no further bids followed, Master Qian, without hesitation, solemnly raised his hammer and struck the podium. ¡°Sixty thousand Immortal Crystals, going once!¡± ¡°Sixty thousand Immortal Crystals, going twice!¡± ¡°Sixty thousand Immortal Crystals, sold!¡± Amid the envious gazes of many, the red-robed cultivator¡¯s face showed a satisfied smile as he successfully secured the beast¡¯s corpse. ¡°Congratulations to this fellow Daoist on acquiring such a treasure!¡± Master Qian¡¯s congratulatory words echoed, and the black mist once again enveloped the platform, concealing the beast¡¯s corpse. After clearing his throat, Master Qian continued, ¡°Well then, let us proceed with the second auction item!¡± As his voice fell, a stunning female cultivator in a light blue gauze dress gracefully walked out, carrying a radiant jade tray. Her attire, emitting a soft celestial light, was thin and revealed her flawless, glowing skin. Every movement exuded a captivating allure, making the cultivators in the hall breathe heavier. Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but chuckle softly. He was amused that even in the Immortal Domain, such straightforward tactics were still in use by the auction house. ¡°Unveil it!¡± With the crowd¡¯s attention firmly on the enchanting woman, Master Qian nodded in satisfaction. At his command, the woman smiled sweetly, and with a delicate motion, she unveiled the golden cloth covering the tray, revealing its contents. Instantly, a brilliant light burst forth, filling the hall with a luminescent glow. A powerful aura of life radiated from the tray, making even Jiang Chengxuan feel a surge of vitality within him. ¡°That¡¯s¡­¡± Raising his head curiously, Jiang Chengxuan was surprised to see the item in the tray. The surrounding cultivators gasped in amazement, their eyes burning with desire. It was the Life Essence Spirit Fruit, a treasure he was intimately familiar with from his experience in the Immortal East River¡¯s abode. To this day, the Life Essence Spirit Tree he had planted in the sacred land of Haoran Sect in the Floodgate Realm was still growing and would take thousands of years to bear fruit again. However, in the tray before him were three Life Essence Spirit Fruits. In the Immortal Domain, such treasures, which could extend one¡¯s lifespan, were highly sought after, and their presence in the auction house was truly astounding. These fruits even contained the Immortal Domain¡¯s Dao rules, making them even more potent than those he had encountered before. ¡°This item is known as the Life Essence Spirit Fruit. It can increase lifespan and contains the Dao rule of life. It is a ninth-level spiritual item,¡± Master Qian¡¯s introduction confirmed what Jiang Chengxuan already knew. Unlike the ninth-level classification he was familiar with, the fruit here was classified as a full ninth-level item. As the crowd digested the information, their reactions grew more fervent, particularly among those yet to break through to the Immortal realm. ¡°Haha! These three Life Essence Spirit Fruits have a starting bid of fifty thousand Immortal Crystals!¡± ¡°Let the bidding begin!¡± Eager cultivators immediately sprang to action. Voices boomed throughout the hall as offers flew. ¡°I bid sixty thousand Immortal Crystals! No one else can have it!¡± ¡°I bid seventy thousand Immortal Crystals! This item is essential for our Mirage Sect!¡± ¡°I bid eighty thousand Immortal Crystals! Friends, I need this, please stand aside!¡± The intense bidding war saw cultivators not only raising their offers but also using various threats and intimidation tactics. The allure of increased lifespan was too great, and more cultivators joined in, making the competition fiercer. Even Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but be impressed by the zeal on display. Ultimately, the three Life Essence Spirit Fruits were sold for an astounding one hundred and ten thousand Immortal Crystals. The winner, an elder seated in the second-level pavilions, was clearly a Transformed Immortal Realm cultivator. ¡°It seems I need to find ways to earn Immortal Crystals myself,¡± Jiang Chengxuan muttered. To quickly amass the resources needed for cultivation, he would have to engage in similar practices. Seeing that even an independent elder could bid such a substantial amount, Jiang Chengxuan was confident he could do the same. As he pondered, the third auction item was brought out. This time, another graceful female cultivator, exuding a different but equally captivating aura, presented a dazzling long blade, emitting a colorful celestial glow and possessing formidable killing power. Chapter 1129 - Chapter 1129: The Emergence of the Immortal Pill Chapter 1129: The Emergence of the Immortal Pill Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°This blade is called the Immortal Spirit Blade, an exceptionally rare offensive immortal treasure, with a starting bid of eighty thousand Immortal Crystals.¡± Curiosity piqued, Jiang Chengxuan watched as Master Qian paraded the blade across the auction platform, announcing a staggering starting bid. Despite the high number, the fervent breaths of many cultivators filled the air, and bids were quickly shouted as soon as Master Qian finished speaking. ¡°I bid ninety thousand Immortal Crystals!¡± ¡°I bid ninety-five thousand Immortal Crystals!¡± ¡°I bid one hundred thousand Immortal Crystals!¡± In no time, amidst the frenzy of the cultivators, the blade¡¯s price surpassed that of the three Life Essence Spirit Fruits, finally sold for twelve thousand Immortal Crystals. Master Qian sealed the deal with his gavel, and the blade was handed over to a tall, mysterious figure shrouded in black. Jiang Chengxuan, now accustomed to the exorbitant figures, no longer felt shock. After all, he possessed the immortal treasure given by the system. His purpose in attending this auction was to gain insight, not to bid. He had indeed witnessed the deep and formidable foundations of the Immortal Domain. As Jiang Chengxuan continued to observe, item after item was brought onto the auction platform, each eventually finding its way to a new owner. In the span of half a day, around ten items were auctioned off without a single one remaining unsold. ¡°Alright! The time has come for the final item of our auction!¡± After a long while, Master Qian¡¯s voice rang out once more, loud and clear. The crowd¡¯s interest, which had been waning, surged anew with palpable excitement. It was common knowledge that the last item in an auction was typically the most valuable, the pi¨¨ce de r¨¦sistance. Even Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s interest was piqued as he focused on the platform. ¡°Master Weng, please proceed.¡± Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Master Qian¡¯s tone shifted to one of deep respect. An elderly man dressed in a dark gold robe slowly made his way onto the stage. Despite his aged appearance, his eyes gleamed with vitality, and his robe emanated a mystical aura, suggesting it too was an immortal treasure. The audience erupted into murmurs of astonishment and eagerness upon seeing the elderly man. This unusual reaction further intrigued Jiang Chengxuan, confirming the man¡¯s significant status. As the elder reached the stage, Master Qian introduced him with reverence: ¡°I believe Master Weng is no stranger to everyone here! He is a highly esteemed Immortal Alchemist!¡± The announcement sent shockwaves through the crowd. Even Jiang Chengxuan was taken aback, drawing in a sharp breath, his eyes alight with interest. The path of alchemy had become less significant after he broke through to the Transformed Immortal Realm, as opportunities in the Immortal Domain focused more on fortuitous encounters than on enhancing strength. However, the title of Immortal Alchemist still carried immense weight and prestige. Master Qian continued, ¡°Today, Master Weng has graciously chosen to auction an Immortal Pill! This is a great honor for our auction house and a stroke of fortune for everyone present!¡± The crowd buzzed with excitement and anticipation. The mention of an Immortal Pill, a rare and potent creation, heightened the atmosphere. Master Weng spoke with gravitas, ¡°I have refined a Transformation Immortal Body Pill, which aids cultivators in the process of transforming their bodies into immortal ones, significantly reducing the time required and minimizing the risk of failure.¡± As Master Weng revealed the pill, a surge of celestial energy filled the hall. The fragrant scent of the pill permeated the air, causing even Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s immortal energy to stir. For cultivators, the Transformation Immortal Body Pill was nothing short of miraculous. The transformation process not only demanded an immense amount of time but also carried the risk of failure, particularly for those with physical ailments. This pill, which could virtually guarantee success, was a lifesaver. ¡°I won¡¯t set a starting bid for this item. Please, make your offers freely.¡± Master Weng¡¯s confidence in his creation was evident, and no one questioned his decision. Jiang Chengxuan understood that in the presence of an Immortal Pill, the alchemist¡¯s status was nearly untouchable. Even True Immortals would think twice before offending an Immortal Alchemist. ¡°Ten thousand Immortal Crystals!¡± No sooner had Master Weng spoken than a cultivator stood up, bidding loudly. Before he could say more, several other factions joined in the fray. ¡°Twelve thousand Immortal Crystals!¡± ¡°Fourteen thousand Immortal Crystals!¡± ¡°Fifteen thousand Immortal Crystals!¡± Within mere breaths, the price of the Transformation Immortal Body Pill had already surpassed the previous auction items, leaving Jiang Chengxuan marveling at its value. Soon, prominent factions that had remained silent earlier joined the bidding. A cultivator in a purple-blue robe, a Transformed Immortal Realm expert, raised the bid to seventeen thousand Immortal Crystals. A white-robed elder, also at the Transformed Immortal Realm, followed with eighteen thousand Immortal Crystals. The competition for the pill became a battleground for the most powerful cultivators. Eventually, a figure beyond the Transformed Immortal Realm stepped forward, securing the pill for twenty-five thousand Immortal Crystals, silencing the hall with his overwhelming bid. Chapter 1130 - Chapter 1130: Entering the Immortal Court Chapter 1130: Entering the Immortal Court Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Well then! Congratulations to everyone who successfully acquired their desired treasures today. We look forward to welcoming you all back for our next auction, which will surely feature even more satisfying items.¡± With Master Qian¡¯s booming voice echoing through the hall, the Immortal Domain auction concluded. Immortal Alchemist Master Weng nodded in satisfaction on the stage before being escorted away by attendants. Only then did the attendees begin to rise and leave, some with smiles, others with regret, while a few, like Jiang Chengxuan, simply came to observe and learn, engaging in animated discussions with fellow cultivators. Amidst the crowd, Jiang Chengxuan heard a conversation that piqued his interest: ¡°Sigh, so many treasures this time, but I couldn¡¯t afford any. It¡¯s so frustrating!¡± ¡°Brother Jie, don¡¯t be so disheartened. Let¡¯s take some tasks from the Immortal Court, earn some Immortal Crystals, and next time, we¡¯ll definitely get what you want.¡± These words sparked an idea in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. Yes! The Immortal Court! Instantly, he recalled this term from Immortal East River¡¯s chronicles, along with all associated information. The Immortal Court is a large organization in the Immortal Domain, akin to a merchants¡¯ guild. It was initially founded by a group of itinerant Immortal merchants but gradually evolved into a hub for mercenaries. In the Immortal Court, anyone can take on tasks posted by the Court, earning considerable rewards upon completion. This provided a stable means of earning Immortal Crystals, precisely what Jiang Chengxuan needed. ¡°And then there are the Immortal Domain relics¡­¡± Mumbling to himself, Jiang Chengxuan remembered the concept of relics mentioned in Immortal East River¡¯s records. These relics are remnants of powerful factions that had vanished over the long history of the Immortal Domain. They often contain valuable treasures and are scattered throughout the vast Immortal Domain. Discovering a relic could lead to immense fortune, transforming one¡¯s path instantly. However, these opportunities are rare and unpredictable, often resulting in fierce battles. ¡°But seeking relics is too ambitious and uncertain for now.¡± Quickly dismissing this option, Jiang Chengxuan sought directions from a passerby and headed towards the Immortal Court¡¯s location in Flying Immortal City. He soon found himself in a bustling teleportation hall. After a series of shimmering lights and spatial shifts, he emerged in another teleportation hall. ¡°So convenient,¡± he mused, marveling at the efficiency. Walking out of the hall, he continued towards the Immortal Court, joining the increasing throng of people. Soon, a grand sight unfolded before him. The Immortal Court comprised numerous white-gold domed halls, majestically standing on a vast platform. The sunlight reflecting off these halls made them gleam like mountains of gold, projecting an aura of grandeur and power. Before entering, Jiang Chengxuan was intercepted by guards clad in white-gold armor. ¡°Is this your first time visiting the Immortal Court, Immortal Master?¡± one of the guards asked respectfully. Jiang Chengxuan nodded, having anticipated this. He understood that major organizations often employed arrays to detect the identity and aura of visitors, ensuring efficient reception for familiar faces and proper registration for newcomers. ¡°To take on tasks in the Immortal Court, you need to register your information, Immortal Master. Please bear with us.¡± After completing the registration process, Jiang Chengxuan was finally allowed to enter the Immortal Court. From the guards, he learned that the tasks were divided into five levels, each within different halls. Level One Tasks: Open to everyone, including mortals, as long as they could afford the deposit. The rewards were minimal, typically low-level resources. Level Two Tasks: Available to cultivators below the Grandmaster level. These also required a deposit but offered better rewards, mainly Immortal Crystals and some mid-level resources. Level Three Tasks: Exclusive to those above the Grandmaster level, requiring no deposit but significantly more challenging. The rewards were substantial Immortal Crystals, but the risks were high, with potential for serious injury or even death. Level Four Tasks: Open to all, regardless of cultivation level, without requiring a deposit. However, the difficulty was such that cultivators below the Immortal level would find them daunting. The rewards included vast sums of Immortal Crystals and high-level resources. Level Five Tasks: These were special assignments directly issued by the Immortal Court, not publicly posted. The guards had no information about these tasks. After careful consideration, Jiang Chengxuan decided to visit the hall for Level Three tasks. The Level Four tasks seemed too risky and unpredictable, contradicting his goal of earning stable income without courting unnecessary danger. Arriving at the Level Three task hall, he noticed that the number of cultivators here was significantly smaller. Only a few powerful figures moved about the hall, one of whom was a Transformed Immortal Realm cultivator, just as he had anticipated. It was clear that those not in urgent need of large amounts of Immortal Crystals generally avoided Level Four tasks. Chapter 1131 - Chapter 1131: Task, Assisting in Alchemy chapter 1131: task, assisting in alchemy editor: henyee translations walking along the platinum-paved road, jiang chengxuan entered the task hall. there were no unnecessary decorations, only statues imbued with immortal light floating on the walls. combined with the magnificent platinum hall, it was incredibly awe-inspiring, embodying the principle of simplicity and grandeur. jiang chengxuan looked up and observed the carvings, which seemed to depict the experiences of the founding immortals of the immortal court or important tasks previously issued by the court. the carvings showed awe-inspiring immortals, displaying divine might and engaging in fierce battles with terrifying entities, exuding a sense of majesty and solemnity. ¡°welcome, immortal master, to the task hall,¡± a female cultivator in a long robe suddenly appeared in front of jiang chengxuan, smiling as she greeted him. she was dressed in a white and gold robe that accentuated her graceful figure, giving her a somewhat sacred aura in the context of the task hall. jiang chengxuan calmly looked at her and, with a slight nod, asked, ¡°are there any tasks that can be completed within flying immortal city?¡± the robed attendant smiled and nodded, ¡°please follow me, immortal master.¡± she then led jiang chengxuan to a large carving, where golden lights floated, and lines of text were inscribed. these were the tasks posted in the task hall. without waiting for jiang chengxuan to inspect them, the attendant¡¯s aura burst forth, revealing her mahayana-level cultivation. jiang chengxuan was slightly surprised as she gracefully waved her hand over the tasks, causing them to shift and change, revealing different tasks. ¡°these are the tasks that can be completed within flying immortal city,¡± she explained softly, with a smile. jiang chengxuan nodded appreciatively, ¡°thank you. you may leave now; i will examine them myself.¡± with a hint of reluctance, the attendant bowed and left. jiang chengxuan then focused on the floating task lights, reading through them to find a suitable task. he had specifically asked for tasks within flying immortal city to avoid the complications and delays that might arise from venturing into unfamiliar territories. limiting his scope to the city would be the best option. ¡°flying immortal city, western sector, zhao family, seeking a healer for a mahayana-level poisoned individual. reward: 70,000 immortal crystals.¡± ¡°flying immortal city, southern sector, wang family, seeking an array master for a near-ninth-level array. reward: 50,000 immortal crystals.¡± jiang chengxuan read through various tasks, all offering substantial rewards. the tasks in the third-level task hall had rewards starting at 50,000 immortal crystals, and the tasks themselves were reasonable, achievable with some effort. ¡°as expected, earning immortal crystals in the immortal domain is not difficult if one has the strength,¡± jiang chengxuan mused, pleased with the options available. his eyes then fell upon a specific task that made him smile with delight. this task was precisely what he had hoped to find. ¡°flying immortal city, northern sector, flying immortal alchemy guild, seeking an alchemy assistant. requirement: mahayana-level cultivation and eighth-level alchemy skills. reward: based on assistance results.¡± the task¡¯s vague reward system suggested the confidence of the issuing party, likely a powerful force within the city. ¡°the alchemy guild¡­¡± jiang chengxuan muttered, analyzing the information. the guild was undoubtedly an organization of alchemists, and their self-assuredness indicated their significant influence. after considering the pros and cons, jiang chengxuan decided to accept the task. his primary goal was to explore the alchemy practices of the immortal domain, with earning immortal crystals being secondary. he believed that an alchemist¡¯s organization would be trustworthy regarding rewards. ¡°let¡¯s do this,¡± he decided, injecting his immortal power into the task light. with a hum, the task hall¡¯s platinum walls vibrated, emitting a mysterious aura. a golden light shot from the carvings, enveloping jiang chengxuan in a holy glow. he raised his right hand, revealing a golden, mystical symbol. ¡°immortal master, this is your task identification. when you reach the task location, the cultivators there will recognize you,¡± the robed attendant explained, reappearing to provide the necessary information. jiang chengxuan nodded in understanding and, without further delay, exited the task hall. ¡°flying immortal city, northern sector, flying immortal alchemy guild¡­¡± as he walked through the various halls, jiang chengxuan felt a growing excitement. he had a strong premonition that this task might mark the beginning of his significant progress in the immortal domain. Chapter 1132 - Chapter 1132: Flying Immortal Alchemy Guild chapter 1132: flying immortal alchemy guild editor: henyee translations arriving once more at the flying immortal city teleportation hall, jiang chengxuan navigated through the crowd and stood on the resplendent teleportation platform. this was his third teleportation for the day, and he was still within the usage limit. as the immortal light shimmered and space fluctuated, jiang chengxuan¡¯s vision brightened, and the scenery of the teleportation hall transformed dramatically. flying immortal city¡¯s northern sector, this was jiang chengxuan¡¯s destination. without much hesitation, he walked out of the teleportation hall and onto the main street of the northern sector, anticipation bubbling within him. immediately, jiang chengxuan noticed a difference in the atmosphere compared to other sectors of flying immortal city. the streets here were lined with cultivators selling medicinal herbs and shops dealing in alchemical furnaces and other tools. it was clear that the influence of the flying immortal alchemy guild pervaded this area. moreover, the cultivators here seemed to be of a higher cultivation level compared to those in other parts of the city. following the flow of these cultivators, jiang chengxuan soon found the flying immortal alchemy guild¡¯s location. even from several hundred feet away, jiang chengxuan could see the towering structure of the guild. it was a massive black tower standing majestically between heaven and earth, resembling a giant clad in black armor. the tower¡¯s top connected to an apparition filled with countless stars revolving slowly like massive pills, creating a grand and mystical sight. just observing from a distance, jiang chengxuan could sense the powerful aura emanating from within. he could faintly detect that the formations protecting the flying immortal alchemy guild were likely more formidable than those of the immortal domain auction house. the stars burning atop the tower seemed more like manifestations of dao rules than mere illusions, adding to the tower¡¯s imposing presence. ¡°this is the foundation of an alchemical power in the immortal domain¡ªtruly awe-inspiring,¡± jiang chengxuan remarked. he marveled at the profound strength of the flying immortal alchemy guild, which seemingly surpassed even that of the auction house. reflecting on this, jiang chengxuan realized the key difference. the auction house primarily dealt in buying and selling, reaping profits from each transaction. in contrast, alchemists of the guild were much sought after; their services often required cultivators to establish good relations and offer significant favors beyond mere immortal crystals. this extensive network of connections naturally bolstered the guild¡¯s influence and power. with these thoughts in mind, jiang chengxuan¡¯s anticipation for immersing himself in the alchemical arts of the immortal domain grew stronger. he quickened his pace toward the towering structure of the flying immortal alchemy guild. as he approached the giant tower, jiang chengxuan found it hard to take his eyes off its peak. as expected, just before he could enter, two cultivators clad in black and gold robes appeared to block his path. ¡°from where do you come, immortal master, and what business do you have with the flying immortal alchemy guild? if you wish to purchase pills, please proceed to the sales area,¡± the guards said politely, though their tone lacked the reverence he had experienced at the immortal court and the auction house. it seemed they were accustomed to encountering powerful cultivators like jiang chengxuan. ¡°i come from the immortal court, having accepted a task from your flying immortal alchemy guild,¡± jiang chengxuan replied calmly, raising his right hand to display the golden mark. seeing the mark, the guards¡¯ expressions shifted to one of surprise, and they bowed more respectfully. ¡°ah, a distinguished guest invited by our elders. please, come inside.¡± the moment the task involved the inner workings of the guild, their attitude changed abruptly, indicating the strict hierarchy within the flying immortal alchemy guild. led by the guards, jiang chengxuan entered the grand tower of the guild. the first sight that greeted him was a magnificently decorated hall, lined with treasures and rare resources displayed in glittering cabinets. the opulence was accentuated by intricately carved embellishments, exuding luxury and grandeur. at the center were two enormous alchemical furnaces, their fires still burning, indicating ongoing alchemical processes. before jiang chengxuan could take in more details, a member of the guild departed and soon returned with an elderly man. accompanying the elder were numerous cultivators in black and gold robes, curiously glancing at jiang chengxuan. the elder wore a red and gold robe, his demeanor stern and meticulous. approaching jiang chengxuan, he nodded slightly in greeting. ¡°you are the one sent by the immortal court?¡± the elder asked in a deep voice, his presence radiating a fiery aura. ¡°indeed,¡± jiang chengxuan replied steadily, revealing the golden mark on his hand. the elder nodded approvingly, his expression softening. ¡°your immortal master status satisfies our requirements. however, we must first assess your alchemical skills. can you demonstrate them for us?¡± jiang chengxuan nodded confidently. ¡°of course.¡± his confident demeanor impressed the elder, who nodded again. the cultivators behind the elder also looked on with wide eyes, intrigued by the presence of an immortal master skilled in alchemy¡ªa rarity. the elder, one of the guild¡¯s managers, was a ninth-level alchemist on the verge of becoming an immortal alchemist, yet he had not yet succeeded in transforming his immortal body. this highlighted the immense difficulty of excelling in both alchemy and cultivation. as preparations for jiang chengxuan¡¯s assessment began, the hall grew silent in anticipation of witnessing the skills of an immortal master in the alchemical arts. Chapter 1133 - Chapter 1133: Strong Alchemy chapter 1133: strong alchemy editor: henyee translations under jiang chengxuan¡¯s watchful gaze, the elder approached a large alchemical furnace in the hall. his robe billowed as he activated the dao rule power, infusing it into the furnace. immediately, a series of mysterious waves emanated from the furnace, and with a loud ¡°boom,¡± the lid flew open, releasing brilliant golden light that illuminated the surroundings. under the elder¡¯s control, a series of extremely intense flames erupted from the furnace, forming a sea of fire above it, churning and distorting the space. these flames contained the dao rules of the immortal domain, and even jiang chengxuan could feel the waves of heat emanating towards him. however, in the hands of the elder, these flames were perfectly controlled, never spilling out to cause any damage. within the furnace, jiang chengxuan could faintly sense the gradual formation of a pill. sure enough, after a short while, the elder waved his hands, causing the red flames to retract instantly into the furnace. from within the furnace, a golden pill emerged, exuding a rich medicinal fragrance, and floated into the elder¡¯s hand, tracing a golden arc in the air. the elder¡¯s adept control left jiang chengxuan in awe. he could sense that this pill was an eighth-level pill, the highest level he could currently refine. yet, the elder had produced it with such ease, revealing his identity as a ninth-level alchemist. ¡°alright! now, it¡¯s your turn. if you can produce an eighth-level pill, it will suffice,¡± the elder said, storing the golden pill away as the flying immortal alchemy guild disciples looked on in admiration. ¡°of course,¡± jiang chengxuan replied with a smile, snapping back to attention. he then listed the necessary ingredients for his pill, which the elder nodded to in approval, recognizing his proficiency. ¡°please wait a moment.¡± after a brief wait, a disciple in black and gold robes brought a storage ring and handed it to jiang chengxuan, containing all the required ingredients. ¡°very well, i¡¯ll begin now,¡± jiang chengxuan announced after inspecting the ingredients. the elder nodded and watched intently. under the gaze of the gathered crowd, jiang chengxuan approached the large furnace. with his transformed immortal realm strength, he didn¡¯t need protective immortal power to control it at close range. he then activated his immortal power, infusing it into the furnace. instantly, massive flames shot up, nearly reaching the ceiling and startling everyone present. however, these intense flames quickly transformed into a fire dragon under jiang chengxuan¡¯s control, retracting into the furnace, displaying exceptional dexterity. this display impressed the elder, who nodded subtly, recognizing jiang chengxuan¡¯s control of the flames as being at an eighth-level alchemist¡¯s standard. the elder understood that jiang chengxuan¡¯s actions were to familiarize himself with the furnace¡¯s characteristics. after a few more fire dragon displays, jiang chengxuan¡¯s expression became serious, and he summoned the dao rules of fire and wood, merging them and channeling them into the furnace. the fire within the furnace became invisible, but a wave of heat permeated the hall. next, jiang chengxuan began extracting the medicinal properties from the ingredients, which floated in the furnace, each enveloped by his immortal power. the flying immortal alchemy guild disciples were astonished, witnessing the simultaneous refinement of multiple ingredients. ¡°is this immortal master trying to refine all the ingredients at once? can he manage the diverse dao rules and properties of each ingredient?¡± the disciples whispered in disbelief. inside the furnace, jiang chengxuan¡¯s meticulous control kept each ingredient in check, transforming them into medicinal liquid. the elder was impressed, acknowledging jiang chengxuan¡¯s proficiency in managing such complex elements. as the refinement continued, jiang chengxuan merged the medicinal liquids, balancing their powers while intensifying the furnace flames with the dao rules of fire and wood. several fire dragons rose, forming a blazing sea, encapsulating the emerging pill with an enticing aroma. the flying immortal alchemy guild disciples were awestruck, their hearts pounding in excitement. Chapter 1134 - Chapter 1134: Assisting in the Refining of a Ninth-Level Pill chapter 1134: assisting in the refining of a ninth-level pill editor: henyee translations under jiang chengxuan¡¯s watchful eyes, the elder walked over to a massive furnace in the center of the hall. his robe billowed, and he channeled the power of his dao rules into the furnace. with a loud ¡°boom,¡± the lid of the furnace flew open, and beams of golden light shot out, illuminating the entire hall. under the elder¡¯s control, waves of intensely hot flames surged from the furnace, forming a sea of fire above it. the heat distorted the surrounding space, and the flames, infused with the dao rules of the immortal domain, seemed almost alive. even with jiang chengxuan¡¯s formidable cultivation, he could feel the scorching heat emanating from the flames. however, in the hands of the elder, these flames were perfectly controlled. no matter how wildly they danced, they did not escape his grasp, causing no harm to the surroundings. inside the furnace, jiang chengxuan could faintly sense a pill gradually taking shape amidst the roaring flames. sure enough, after a short while, the elder waved his hands, and the red robe he wore billowed as he directed the flames back into the furnace. a golden pill slowly rose from the furnace, exuding a rich and enticing fragrance. it formed a golden arc in the air before landing gently in the elder¡¯s hand. this display of skill, the ease with which the elder handled the furnace, and the precision of his flame control left jiang chengxuan deeply impressed. he could sense that the pill was of the eighth level, the highest level of pill he could currently refine, and yet the elder had done it with such effortless grace. the elder¡¯s abilities were undeniable. his skill in refining eighth-level pills was exceptional, and jiang chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but admire the elder¡¯s profound expertise. ¡°very well! now, please demonstrate your own skills,¡± the elder said, his face showing satisfaction. ¡°if you can refine an eighth-level pill, that will suffice.¡± ¡°of course,¡± jiang chengxuan replied confidently. he listed the ingredients he needed for the pill, and after a brief wait, a disciple in a black and gold robe brought him a storage ring containing the necessary materials. jiang chengxuan checked the contents with his divine sense and, after confirming everything was in order, walked to the furnace. ¡°then i shall begin,¡± he announced. he channeled his immortal power into the furnace, and a roaring fire burst forth, rising high into the air. the intense heat made the disciples around him take a step back, their eyes widening in amazement. but under jiang chengxuan¡¯s control, the fire quickly formed into a dragon and re-entered the furnace, leaving only a gentle warmth in the air. this initial display of control earned nods of approval from the elder and the onlooking disciples. without further ado, jiang chengxuan began to place the various medicinal herbs into the furnace. each herb was enveloped in a bubble of his immortal power, floating at different heights inside the furnace. as he controlled the flames, the herbs slowly released their medicinal properties, transforming into liquid form. this simultaneous refinement of multiple ingredients was a technique that stunned the onlookers. even the elder couldn¡¯t help but be impressed. under jiang chengxuan¡¯s meticulous control, the different medicinal liquids began to merge, their properties perfectly balanced. his control over the fire and his understanding of the herbs¡¯ properties allowed him to create a harmonious blend without any mishaps. with a final burst of power, jiang chengxuan brought the process to its climax. the furnace glowed with a radiant light, and a rich fragrance filled the hall. as the fire subsided, a perfectly formed eighth-level pill floated out of the furnace and into jiang chengxuan¡¯s hand. ¡°excellent!¡± the elder exclaimed, clearly impressed. ¡°your skill in pill refinement is extraordinary, even among eighth-level alchemists.¡± the disciples around them nodded in agreement, their previous doubts replaced with admiration. ¡°thank you,¡± jiang chengxuan replied, smiling. ¡°i trust this demonstration meets your expectations?¡± ¡°indeed it does,¡± the elder said with a smile. ¡°you have proven your abilities beyond any doubt.¡± ¡°then when shall we begin the task?¡± jiang chengxuan asked, eager to start. ¡°follow me,¡± the elder said, leading jiang chengxuan deeper into the flying immortal alchemy guild¡¯s headquarters. as they walked, the opulence of the outer halls gave way to a more austere and functional design. the walls were lined with golden and red patterns that seemed to pulse with a calming energy. ¡°this is my personal alchemy room,¡± the elder explained as they entered a spacious chamber. ¡°i have been working towards becoming a ninth-level alchemist, which requires extensive refinement. that¡¯s why i posted the task for assistance.¡± ¡°i understand. i will do my utmost to assist you,¡± jiang chengxuan said earnestly. the elder nodded. ¡°good. the process of refining a ninth-level pill is much more demanding. the medicinal properties and dao rules within each ingredient must be carefully preserved during the refinement process. your task will be to assist in controlling the flames and partially refining some of the ingredients before handing them over to me.¡± ¡°i understand,¡± jiang chengxuan said, focusing his mind on the task ahead. with that, the elder produced three small furnaces, which expanded to full size in the air. the powerful aura they emitted revealed them to be near-immortal-grade artifacts. jiang chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but marvel at the resources the elder had at his disposal. these furnaces alone demonstrated the immense power and wealth of the flying immortal alchemy guild. taking his place by one of the furnaces, jiang chengxuan prepared to begin his work. the elder nodded approvingly, and the two began the intricate process of refining a ninth-level pill. Chapter 1135 - Chapter 1135: The Systems Task Reappears Chapter 1135: The System¡¯s Task Reappears Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°This furnace is known as the Three Saints Furnace.¡± ¡°Although it consists of three quasi-immortal treasures, they form a trinity that can perfectly rival an immortal treasure.¡± Seeing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s amazement, Elder Honglie couldn¡¯t help but introduce it with a proud expression. To him, these three furnaces were far more useful than a single immortal treasure. They perfectly matched his current cultivation level, making them less taxing to control than an actual immortal treasure. Yet, when combined, they could unleash the power of an immortal treasure. These furnaces were his most cherished possession, acquired through a combination of fortuitous encounters, extensive connections, and a substantial investment of immortal crystals. ¡°Marvelous. This furnace, though not an immortal treasure, surpasses one,¡± Jiang Chengxuan sincerely praised. Hearing this, Elder Honglie laughed heartily, his impression of Jiang Chengxuan improving even further. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not delay any longer. Let¡¯s start refining the pills.¡± With a nod from Jiang Chengxuan, indicating his readiness, a voice suddenly echoed in his mind. [Ding!] [A system task has been issued: Achieve the feat of independently refining a ninth-level pill!] It was the familiar sound of the system issuing a task. This unexpected yet anticipated system task startled Jiang Chengxuan at first, but then it filled him with joy. When he decided to come to the Flying Immortal Alchemy Guild, he had anticipated that this goal might trigger a system task. Since the path of alchemy was one he had chosen, he expected the system to recognize and support it. This had been a consistent pattern Jiang Chengxuan had observed. Now, the system had indeed issued a task, granting him this pleasant surprise. To independently refine a ninth-level pill! Such a task was beyond Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s current capabilities. However, he believed that assisting Elder Honglie in refining ninth-level pills would elevate his alchemical skills to the required level. After all, he had been a proficient eighth-level alchemist for quite some time. With the insights gained from the Immortal Domain¡¯s alchemical practices, this might be his opportunity to break through to the ninth level. ¡°Rumble!¡± Before Jiang Chengxuan could ponder further, the Three Saints Furnace began to resonate in unison, igniting terrifying tri-colored immortal flames as Elder Honglie infused his power into them. A variety of potent celestial herbs appeared in the air, emanating mystical vibrations as Elder Honglie retrieved them and suspended them in the arena. He then turned to Jiang Chengxuan and instructed: ¡°Chengxuan, infuse your spiritual energy into the western furnace and take control of it.¡± Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan unleashed his immortal power, connecting his will to the western furnace. With Elder Honglie¡¯s approval, he successfully controlled the furnace¡¯s flames. Elder Honglie nodded and, with a wave of his hand, placed three celestial herbs into the three furnaces. ¡°Humming!¡± Under the power of the quasi-immortal treasures, the herbs began to refine rapidly. Jiang Chengxuan carefully followed Elder Honglie¡¯s instructions, ensuring the preservation of the herbs¡¯ inherent Dao essence. Elder Honglie was very satisfied with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s meticulous approach, which exceeded his expectations for an eighth-level alchemist. This assistance significantly increased his chances of achieving the rank of an immortal alchemist. ¡­ Time flowed by in this diligent and monotonous routine. In the Immortal Domain, time passed faster than in the lower realms. Before long, centuries had slipped away. Jiang Chengxuan had spent these centuries within the Flying Immortal Alchemy Guild, never stepping outside. During these centuries, he assisted Elder Honglie in successfully refining many ninth-level pills. Initially, he helped control the flames and partially refine the herbs. Later, he fully managed the refinement process, significantly enhancing his understanding of alchemy. Elder Honglie was immensely pleased with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s assistance, which boosted his pill refinement efficiency by over thirty percent. Consequently, he generously rewarded Jiang Chengxuan with a substantial amount of immortal crystals. Within a century, Jiang Chengxuan transitioned from having nothing to being wealthy. With Elder Honglie¡¯s support, Jiang Chengxuan firmly established his place in the Flying Immortal Alchemy Guild. He became a well-known figure among the guild¡¯s disciples and even got acquainted with several other managing elders. ¡­. One day, Jiang Chengxuan was alone in Elder Honglie¡¯s alchemy chamber, facing the Three Saints Furnace, which was emanating divine power. With Elder Honglie¡¯s permission, Jiang Chengxuan used the furnace to enhance his alchemical skills. At this moment, intense tri-colored immortal flames surged within the Three Saints Furnace, with several globules of medicinal liquid pulsating inside, each exuding a mysterious essence of immortal Dao. Focusing entirely on the furnace, Jiang Chengxuan concentrated all his attention. After centuries of assisting Elder Honglie, he now intended to refine a ninth-level pill by himself, fulfilling the system¡¯s task. The process of refining the medicinal herbs was familiar and manageable for Jiang Chengxuan. However, this was his first attempt at merging the medicinal essences and forming a pill independently. ¡°Let¡¯s do this, success or failure depends on this!¡± With a determined cry, Jiang Chengxuan concentrated his energy, directing the immortal flames like dragons to converge the various medicinal essences. Despite his strong will, Jiang Chengxuan felt a twinge of fatigue. Each essence contained distinct remnants of immortal Dao, making their perfect fusion an arduous task. Nevertheless, he refused to be deterred. Amidst the intense vibrations and heat waves, he cautiously balanced and neutralized the varying energies with his Dao essence. This stage demanded immense focus and effort. Jiang Chengxuan lost track of time, driven by a singular thought: to refine the ninth-level pill and attain the rank of a ninth-level alchemist. Chapter 1136 - Chapter 1136: Insights of Immortal-Level Alchemy and Becoming a Guest Elder Chapter 1136: Insights of Immortal-Level Alchemy and Becoming a Guest Elder Editor: Henyee Translations At a certain moment, under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s full concentration, the various medicinal liquids finally completed their fusion within the Three Saints Furnace. A perfectly round pill embryo, faintly visible amidst the tri-colored immortal flames of the furnace, began to emit an extraordinary aura of Dao rules. Strange waves of energy burst forth inside the furnace, repeatedly passing through the tri-colored flames and striking the furnace walls, creating resonating vibrations in the air. This sudden change made Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression tighten. He immediately unleashed all his immortal power, channeling it into the Three Saints Furnace. In an instant, the three massive pill furnaces emitted a mysterious immortal glow, illuminating the alchemy chamber as if it were broad daylight. The power of the quasi-immortal treasures manifested, suppressing the intense waves emitted by the ninth-level pill. A ninth-level pill already possesses a semblance of spirit. It instinctively resists the burning of the pill flames and the confinement of the furnace, disrupting the alchemist¡¯s control. Fortunately, Jiang Chengxuan was well aware of this and had prepared accordingly, so no unexpected issues arose. After all, this was his first time refining a ninth-level pill on his own. This underscores the importance of having a master and a proper lineage in alchemy. Without Elder Honglie¡¯s prior experience, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s first attempt at refining a ninth-level pill, even if successful, wouldn¡¯t have been so smooth. ¡°Phew, now it¡¯s just a matter of letting the pill slowly take shape¡­¡± Having overcome the most challenging step, Jiang Chengxuan breathed a sigh of relief, his face showing a mix of joy and fatigue. He rested briefly to recover some energy before continuing to steadily infuse immortal power into the Three Saints Furnace, refining the pill further. Under the seemingly endless burning of the tri-colored flames, Jiang Chengxuan finally sensed a strange energy surging within the furnace. His face lit up with excitement, and without hesitation, he channeled his Dao rules, making the flames within the Three Saints Furnace blaze intensely, forcefully lifting the furnace lid. A fragrant aroma, soothing to the heart and mind, wafted out. Soon after, a perfectly round pill, glowing with immortal light, rose into the air. It traced a path like a colorful comet, landing in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s palm. Amidst the hazy immortal glow and the rich medicinal fragrance, the awaited system notification finally sounded in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. [Ding!] [Congratulations, Host, for achieving the feat of independently refining a ninth-level pill] [Reward: Immortal-Level Alchemy Insights] Immortal-Level Alchemy Insights! These words echoed in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind like thunder, causing him to laugh heartily and silently exclaim three times, ¡°Excellent!¡± After spending several centuries completing this task, the system¡¯s powerful reward did not disappoint him in the slightest. It seemed that the system intended to support Jiang Chengxuan on the path of becoming an immortal alchemist. For Jiang Chengxuan, nothing could be more valuable than these Immortal-Level Alchemy Insights at this moment. Over the centuries, he had absorbed Elder Honglie¡¯s techniques and experiences, integrating them into his own understanding. Now, these Immortal-Level Alchemy Insights would fill the remaining gaps. ¡°Congratulations, congratulations, Chengxuan, on becoming a ninth-level alchemist!¡± Elder Honglie¡¯s voice suddenly came from behind, clearly having returned just in time to witness Jiang Chengxuan holding the ninth-level pill. ¡°Thank you, thank you. I owe it all to your generous teachings over these centuries.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled lightly, expressing his gratitude. His rapid progress to becoming a ninth-level alchemist owed much to Elder Honglie¡¯s guidance. Over the centuries, they had developed a deep bond, almost like friends despite the age difference. Elder Honglie couldn¡¯t help but sigh in admiration. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s talent was truly exceptional, making even him feel inadequate. In just a few centuries, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s daily progress had been astonishing. Now, in such a short period, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s alchemical skills had reached his level. This was truly a case of the student surpassing the master. In reality, Elder Honglie hadn¡¯t directly taught Jiang Chengxuan much. He simply hadn¡¯t hidden anything during their alchemical endeavors. He knew that with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s talent, such a day would come eventually. It was better to push him along and build goodwill. However, he hadn¡¯t expected Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s alchemical talent to exceed his expectations. ¡°Chengxuan, your alchemical talent is something I¡¯ve rarely seen in my life. Would you be willing to join our Flying Immortal Alchemy Guild, even as a guest elder?¡± Elder Honglie finally asked after a moment of contemplation, offering an olive branch. Jiang Chengxuan remained calm, having anticipated this moment. Hearing the proposal of becoming a guest elder, he made his decision and replied, ¡°It would be my honor to serve as a guest elder at the Flying Immortal Alchemy Guild.¡± ¡°Excellent! Excellent!¡± Elder Honglie was overjoyed and nodded repeatedly. This plan had been thoroughly considered by Jiang Chengxuan. If he joined as a full elder, other elders might feel threatened, given his relatively short time at the guild despite his high talent and capability. Joining as a guest elder, however, would avoid such conflicts, allowing him to integrate smoothly without causing undue concern. ¡°As a guest elder, you only need to refine pills for the guild periodically. I will announce this great news to the other elders and disciples shortly!¡± Elder Honglie arranged everything quickly, leaving Jiang Chengxuan with a smile and a sense of ease. Soon after, Elder Honglie gathered the other elders and all the disciples in a grand hall, announcing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s new status as a guest elder. The news shocked the guild¡¯s disciples, but when they learned of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s ability to refine ninth-level pills, their hearts were filled with respect and awe. Chapter 1137 - Chapter 1137: The Mountain and Sea Furnace and the Grand Elder Chapter 1137: The Mountain and Sea Furnace and the Grand Elder Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s decision to become a guest elder of the Flying Immortal Alchemy Guild was met with no opposition from the other three guild elders. Each elder had the right to recruit guest elders, and Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s exceptional skills left them no reason to object. Since his role didn¡¯t threaten their positions, there was no need for unnecessary actions. After all, above the four main elders, there was a Grand Elder whose wrath no one wanted to provoke. ¡°Congratulations, Elder Chengxuan!¡± ¡°Hahaha, congratulations indeed! Looking forward to working with you.¡± ¡°Of course, with Elder Chengxuan joining the Flying Immortal Alchemy Guild, it¡¯s a strong alliance.¡± After the ceremony of joining the Flying Immortal Alchemy Guild concluded, the elders expressed their congratulations to Jiang Chengxuan, who responded with smiles and pleasantries. After the disciples dispersed, Jiang Chengxuan was led to an alchemy chamber. This place would be his private alchemy workspace. As a guest elder of the Flying Immortal Alchemy Guild, his treatment was on par with that of Honglie and the other main elders. Apart from this luxurious alchemy chamber, the monthly stipend he would receive from the guild was substantial. With this, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s income in the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain was now more than sufficient. His previous task of assisting with alchemy had already been settled. As a guest elder, he would now focus on his own needs, no longer required to assist others with alchemy. Honglie had already found another eighth-level alchemist to assist him, though not as exceptional as Jiang Chengxuan, still sufficient. ¡°Hmm¡­ From now on, I¡¯ll delve deeply into alchemy,¡± Jiang Chengxuan muttered to himself in his alchemy chamber. ¡°Once I find clues about the Haoran Immortal Sect, I¡¯ll go look for them.¡± Refining ninth-level pills was merely a temporary goal for him. He aimed to become an immortal alchemist before taking a break from advancing in alchemy. With a resolute gaze, Jiang Chengxuan summoned a large black shadow from his storage ring, placing it in the center of the alchemy chamber. It was a magnificent pill furnace, radiating immortal light, with carvings of mountains, rivers, lakes, seas, and rising clouds, all moving subtly within the immortal glow, exuding extraordinary energy. ¡°The Flying Immortal Alchemy Guild indeed has profound foundations¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but admire the sight before him. This pill furnace, called the Mountain and Sea Furnace, was a genuine immortal treasure. Without the connections of the Flying Immortal Alchemy Guild, no amount of immortal crystals could have acquired it; it was truly priceless. Even so, Jiang Chengxuan had spent the majority of his earnings over the past centuries to obtain it, hence his deep appreciation and joy as he looked at the Mountain and Sea Furnace. Eager to test its capabilities, Jiang Chengxuan infused his powerful immortal energy into the Mountain and Sea Furnace. Instantly, flames manifesting the mountains and seas of the immortal realm roared to life, exuding an imposing aura. Without hesitation, he took out a semi-real, semi-ethereal book from his storage ring, the Immortal-Level Alchemy Insights rewarded by the system. In the long years that followed, Jiang Chengxuan immersed himself entirely in the art of alchemy. He stayed in the alchemy chamber provided by the Flying Immortal Alchemy Guild, continuously refining pills while studying the Immortal-Level Alchemy Insights. His progress in alchemy could only be described as meteoric. Mysteries of alchemy that had puzzled him were unveiled by the insights. Rare techniques for controlling flames, alchemical experiences, and the unique properties of various pills were all revealed to him, allowing him to master them swiftly. Time flowed relentlessly amidst this relentless pursuit of knowledge and skill, and in the blink of an eye, a thousand years had passed in the immortal realm. On this day, in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s alchemy chamber, the Mountain and Sea Furnace blazed with immortal flames, a potent pill releasing its aura as it was refined. This pill, named the Dao Dew Pill, was a top-tier ninth-level pill with an exceedingly high refinement difficulty. Yet, under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s control, the Dao Dew Pill, on the verge of forming, showed no resistance. Despite releasing waves of immortal Dao principles, it couldn¡¯t shake the Mountain and Sea Furnace, let alone affect Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s control over the flame. ¡°Flame Whirlpool!¡± Jiang Chengxuan shouted, his eyes narrowing with focus. He directed his immortal energy into the Mountain and Sea Furnace at a precise angle, causing the flames within to surge, breaking out of the furnace and forming a massive whirlpool of fire around the pill. Within this intense refining process, the pill rapidly took shape, emitting radiant immortal light that illuminated the entire alchemy chamber. With the rich fragrance of medicine filling the room, the Dao Dew Pill was successfully refined. ¡°Well done! Was that the Spiral Flame Alchemy Technique?¡± A voice suddenly spoke from behind Jiang Chengxuan, who turned to see an elderly man in a purple robe, white-haired and bearded, with an aura of sage-like tranquility. Despite his powerful presence, Jiang Chengxuan had never seen this person in the Flying Immortal Alchemy Guild before, causing him to look on in curiosity. ¡°Yes, it was. May I ask who you are, Senior?¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied, slightly surprised but respectful. This person, being able to enter the Flying Immortal Alchemy Guild, was obviously no outsider and was knowledgeable about the techniques described in the Immortal-Level Alchemy Insights. ¡°Hehe, you can call me the Grand Elder, Elder Chengxuan,¡± the elderly man said, stroking his beard with a gentle smile. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart skipped a beat, immediately understanding the man¡¯s identity. The Grand Elder was the true authority within the Flying Immortal Alchemy Guild, an authentic immortal alchemist. Even with his composure, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but feel slightly astonished. Despite being in the guild for centuries, this was his first time meeting the legendary Grand Elder. Reacting quickly, Jiang Chengxuan bowed respectfully and said, ¡°So it¡¯s the Grand Elder! I¡¯ve heard much about you. Pardon my ignorance for not recognizing you sooner!¡± The Grand Elder nodded approvingly, his face showing a warm smile. After all, Jiang Chengxuan was now one of their own. Chapter 1138 - Chapter 1138: The Thousand Stars Immortal Domain and the Entrance Ceremony Chapter 1138: The Thousand Stars Immortal Domain and the Entrance Ceremony Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Hehe, we are all family here, no need for such formalities. I¡¯ve long heard Elder Honglie mention that our Flying Immortal Alchemy Guild has welcomed a prodigious alchemist. Meeting you today, I see he was not exaggerating,¡± the Grand Elder praised Jiang Chengxuan as he leisurely entered the alchemy chamber. These words came from his heart. From his perspective, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s alchemy skills surpassed even those of the other elders in the guild. According to Elder Honglie, Jiang Chengxuan had only been in the Flying Immortal Alchemy Guild for a few centuries, initially joining as an eighth-level alchemist. To progress so rapidly in such a short time was a testament to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s extraordinary talent, a talent that even the Grand Elder, with his vast experience, found remarkable. A thought emerged in the Grand Elder¡¯s mind. After some brief pleasantries, he turned serious and asked, ¡°Chengxuan, do you know which is the largest alchemy force in the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain and across all thirty-six Immortal Domains?¡± Jiang Chengxuan looked puzzled by the sudden question, unsure of its intent but answered straightforwardly, ¡°I do not know.¡± Since arriving in the Immortal Domain, Jiang Chengxuan had only been to the Flying Immortal City. Most of his knowledge came from the writings of Immortal East River and the introductions from Li Fengyun. Neither of them were focused on alchemy, so they didn¡¯t provide much information on this aspect. Additionally, Jiang Chengxuan had spent centuries deeply immersed in alchemy, leaving little time to learn about other matters. ¡°In our Thousand Stars Immortal Domain, there is another Alchemy Guild known as the Thousand Stars Alchemy Guild. Across the thirty-six Immortal Domains, there is a place that unites all alchemists: the Alchemy Guild. It is one of the largest forces in the entire Immortal Domain,¡± the Grand Elder explained without reservation. Jiang Chengxuan was taken aback. He had expected there to be local alchemy guilds similar to the one in Flying Immortal City, but he hadn¡¯t known that all the guilds across the thirty-six Immortal Domains were part of a larger organization. ¡°A guild that oversees all the alchemists across the thirty-six Immortal Domains?¡± Jiang Chengxuan asked to confirm, still in shock. The Grand Elder nodded, having expected this reaction. He had been just as astonished when he first learned about the Alchemy Guild. ¡°Each local guild is under the jurisdiction of higher guilds. Our Flying Immortal Alchemy Guild is under the Thousand Stars Alchemy Guild. For example, I also hold a position as an elder in the Thousand Stars Alchemy Guild,¡± the Grand Elder said with a hint of pride. The meaning behind his words was clear, and Jiang Chengxuan began to understand. As he had anticipated, the Grand Elder continued, ¡°Chengxuan, are you interested in joining the Thousand Stars Alchemy Guild? There¡¯s an opportunity coming up soon.¡± Pretending to have just realized the significance, Jiang Chengxuan smiled and bowed, ¡°If such a revered place for alchemists exists, I would certainly be honored to join and exchange insights with fellow alchemists.¡± Satisfied with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s response, the Grand Elder smiled warmly. Upon witnessing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s extraordinary talent, he had made up his mind. The Thousand Stars Alchemy Guild was a larger alchemical force with members from all over the Immortal Domain, making it a place where alliances were necessary. If Jiang Chengxuan joined, it would be beneficial to have an ally from the same origin. Moreover, the higher Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s talent, the better it would be for him. ¡°What opportunity are you referring to, Grand Elder?¡± Jiang Chengxuan inquired. ¡°To join the Thousand Stars Alchemy Guild, one must pass a test. The test takes place at the Entrance Ceremony held periodically by the guild. You need a recommendation from a member of the Thousand Stars Alchemy Guild to participate. Rest assured, I will recommend you,¡± the Grand Elder explained in detail. Jiang Chengxuan expressed his gratitude with another respectful bow, ¡°Thank you, Grand Elder.¡± The Grand Elder waved his hand dismissively, saying, ¡°It¡¯s a small matter. With your talent, it¡¯s just a matter of time before you reach this level. I¡¯m merely giving you a little push.¡± His words were sincere. He knew that a candid approach was always the best when forming alliances. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s respect for the Grand Elder increased, and he asked, ¡°When will the Entrance Ceremony take place?¡± The Grand Elder held up three fingers, ¡°The next Entrance Ceremony of the Thousand Stars Alchemy Guild will be in three hundred years. Alchemists from all over the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain will compete for a spot. If possible, try to become an immortal alchemist by then. It will secure your place.¡± Seeing the determined look in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes, the Grand Elder added, ¡°Of course, if you can¡¯t reach that level, it¡¯s not a problem. With your current talent, joining the Thousand Stars Alchemy Guild shouldn¡¯t be an issue.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded, smiling. He felt no pressure about entering the Thousand Stars Alchemy Guild. The guild would surely recruit alchemists below the immortal level, and among those, he believed he had no rivals. Confident in his progress towards becoming an immortal alchemist, the Entrance Ceremony was a challenge he was eager to face. Chapter 1139 - Chapter 1139: Attempting to Refine an Immortal Pill Chapter 1139: Attempting to Refine an Immortal Pill Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Very well, it¡¯s decided then. From now on, focus solely on your alchemical practice without any distractions from the internal affairs of the Flying Immortal Alchemy Guild. I will come to you in three hundred years,¡± the Grand Elder concluded, turning to leave. However, seeing the puzzled look in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes, he suddenly stopped and returned. With a flash of light in his hand, he produced an item and handed it to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°I almost forgot. This is the recipe for the Immortal Dew Pill, an Immortal-grade pill. When you are ready to break through to the rank of Immortal Alchemist, use this to test yourself.¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes lit up with surprise. He looked at the Grand Elder, knowing it would be impolite to refuse such a generous gift. He nodded in acceptance. ¡°Thank you, Grand Elder. I will repay this kindness once I am part of the Thousand Stars Alchemy Guild.¡± The firm and confident tone in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s voice made the Grand Elder smile with approval. ¡°Good, good! I look forward to hearing of your success soon!¡± With this final blessing, the Grand Elder finally left, his figure disappearing within the towering structure of the Flying Immortal Alchemy Guild. ¡°Alchemy Guild¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan muttered, gazing at the Immortal Pill recipe in his hand. His eyes burned with intense determination. He had already resolved to ascend to this ultimate stage for alchemists. Appreciating the Grand Elder¡¯s favor, Jiang Chengxuan made a mental note to repay him in the future. He knew that if they could ally in the Thousand Stars Alchemy Guild, it would be mutually beneficial. ¡°An Immortal-grade pill recipe¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attention returned to the pill recipe. Since witnessing the Immortal Transformation Pill at the Immortal Domain Auction, this was his first direct encounter with anything related to Immortal Pills. As he prepared to study the recipe, a familiar voice echoed in his mind. [Ding!] [A system task has been issued. Please achieve the feat of refining an Immortal Pill!] Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face lit up with joy. He hadn¡¯t expected so many surprises in one day. First, the Grand Elder¡¯s recommendation and the gift of the Immortal-grade pill recipe, and now a new task from the system. For a moment, even Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s usually calm mind was overwhelmed with excitement. The previous task of refining a ninth-level pill had rewarded him with the Immortal Alchemy Insights, which helped him reach the rank of a ninth-level alchemist. Now, this task of refining an Immortal Pill promised an even greater reward. ¡°It looks like the next three hundred years will be intense,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said with determined eyes. Even without the prospect of the Thousand Stars Alchemy Guild, he would still strive to break through to the rank of Immortal Alchemist for the sake of the system task. With a resonant sound, Jiang Chengxuan summoned the Mountain and Sea Furnace, positioning it in the center of his alchemy chamber. As his immense spiritual power surged, he once again immersed himself in the world of alchemy. Time flew by unnoticed, and Jiang Chengxuan remained focused on his alchemical studies and pill refining for two hundred uninterrupted years. During this period, he ceaselessly refined various pills, each success bringing him closer to his ultimate goal. Whenever he felt exhausted, he would consume his own refined pills to recuperate and then continue his relentless practice. This seemingly insane dedication led to another significant improvement in his alchemical skills. He began to perceive a subtle, different presence in the art of alchemy¡ªa deeper understanding of the connections between the various herbs and their inherent rules. One day, while refining a batch of pills, Jiang Chengxuan sensed a breakthrough. He realized the intricate rules and connections between different herbs more clearly than ever before. With this newfound clarity, he decided it was time to attempt refining an Immortal Pill. With a series of intricate hand movements, he summoned the ingredients for the Immortal Dew Pill, arranging them meticulously in mid-air. Without hesitation, he infused his spiritual power into the Mountain and Sea Furnace, causing its internal flames to burn in a unique, rhythmic manner. Under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s control, the flames danced and fluctuated, harmonizing perfectly with the Mountain and Sea Furnace and emitting waves of mystical energy. This ancient technique, known as the ¡°Wave Technique,¡± allowed the furnace and its flames to reach an optimal state of harmony. ¡°Rise!¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes flashed with determination as he shouted. Enveloped in his spiritual power, the herbs flew into the furnace like shooting stars. Then, using the Spiraling Fire Technique, he created a vortex of flames within the furnace, carefully refining each herb. Throughout the process, the insight from the Immortal Alchemy Insights kept his mind clear, allowing him to perceive and control the rules within each herb. As he refined the herbs, he meticulously eliminated any extraneous rules, retaining only the essential parts. What should have been the most challenging step felt almost natural to Jiang Chengxuan in his current state. Time passed unnoticed as he focused solely on the furnace, refining the herbs into potent liquid forms, each containing complex rule energies. Taking a deep breath, Jiang Chengxuan merged the various liquids, following an instinctual feeling. With a thunderous roar, the Mountain and Sea Furnace erupted like a volcano, its massive body shaking as if containing a wild beast. ¡°Stabilize!¡± Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan manifested his rule power to its fullest extent, triggering the Mountain and Sea Furnace¡¯s immense power. Suddenly, visions of mountains and seas appeared in the void, subduing the chaotic energies within. Chapter 1140 - Chapter 1140: Advancing to Immortal Alchemist, The True Compendium of Immortal Pills Chapter 1140: Advancing to Immortal Alchemist, The True Compendium of Immortal Pills Editor: Henyee Translations At that moment, the intense vibration of the Mountain and Sea Furnace was so powerful that even Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s skillful control took quite some time to subdue it. He felt slightly fatigued as the furnace finally began to calm down. Suddenly, an extraordinary surge of energy emanated from the furnace. This overwhelming aura extended and penetrated the entire Alchemy Guild tower of the Flying Immortal Sect! In an instant, all the elders and disciples within the Flying Immortal Alchemy Guild were shocked. They didn¡¯t know exactly what had happened, but the aura sent shivers down their spines. This disturbance could only signify one thing: Jiang Chengxuan had successfully refined the Immortal Dew Pill! Sensing the extraordinary presence within the furnace, even Jiang Chengxuan, with his steadfast mind, couldn¡¯t help but reveal a look of ecstatic joy. He hadn¡¯t expected that his first attempt at refining an Immortal Pill, thanks to that mystical state he had entered, would be a success! ¡°Rise!¡± Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan activated his spiritual power and opened the lid of the Mountain and Sea Furnace. Instantly, a rich, colorful fragrance, dense like a cloud, billowed out from the enormous furnace, spreading throughout the entire Alchemy Guild. Bathed in this fragrance, everyone felt an unparalleled sense of tranquility and refreshment, as if their very souls and bodies were rejuvenated. In the alchemy room, Jiang Chengxuan himself felt his own energy levels rising. The practice of alchemy was not only a way to refine pills but also a form of training that enhanced his own cultivation. Bathed in the Immortal Dew Pill¡¯s aura, his own cultivation realm took another step forward. But all of this escaped Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attention. His focus was entirely on the Immortal Dew Pill. The pill hovered above the Mountain and Sea Furnace, emanating ripples that spread outwards. Surrounding it were various rule phenomena, manifesting as celestial mountains and forests, with divine dew pouring down, teeming with life essence. This Immortal Pill was like a miniature world of its own, containing its own rules and order. Jiang Chengxuan had no doubt that if it were to descend to the lower realms, it could potentially evolve into a small world over millions of years. [Ding!] [Congratulations to the host for achieving the feat of refining an Immortal Pill!] Just as Jiang Chengxuan collected the Immortal Dew Pill with an excited expression, a voice rang out in his mind. The system¡¯s notification brought another surge of joy. The primary reason for his perseverance in refining the Immortal Pill was to complete this system task. The system continued to announce: [Reward: The True Compendium of Immortal Pills (Part One)] Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart filled with uncontrollable joy. Moments later, a mystical, almost tangible compendium materialized before him in a flash of immortal light. He immediately took hold of it and began to study its contents. Within seconds of perusing the compendium, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes widened with shock, filled with a bright gleam. The True Compendium of Immortal Pills contained numerous recipes for Immortal-grade pills and detailed methods for refining them! Such a treasure would undoubtedly cause an unprecedented stir in the alchemical community of the Immortal Domain if it were ever to be revealed. And that was not all. As Jiang Chengxuan continued to flip through the pages, his eyes gleamed even brighter, and his expression grew increasingly astonished. The compendium¡¯s recipes ranged from pills suitable for Immortal Transformation Realm cultivators all the way to those meant for Earth Immortal cultivators! Such a treasure, comparable even to the hidden secrets of Immortal East River, left Jiang Chengxuan momentarily speechless. But before he could fully process this windfall, a series of footsteps outside his alchemy chamber brought him back to reality. The four elders of the Flying Immortal Alchemy Guild had gathered outside his chamber. ¡°Young Friend Chengxuan, could it be that this aura¡­?¡± Elder Honglie asked, his face filled with disbelief as he entered. Jiang Chengxuan knew what he meant and smiled lightly. ¡°By a stroke of luck, I have advanced to the rank of Immortal Alchemist.¡± The four elders were momentarily stunned, their eyes wide with shock. ¡°This¡­ Congratulations, congratulations! You truly are a genius in the way of alchemy!¡± After a brief period of stunned silence, Elder Honglie was the first to offer his heartfelt congratulations, followed by the other elders, who all praised Jiang Chengxuan warmly. In less than two thousand years since joining the Flying Immortal Alchemy Guild, Jiang Chengxuan had progressed from an eighth-level alchemist to an Immortal Alchemist, becoming the strongest alchemist among them. This fact filled the elders with awe and respect. Just then, another figure appeared at the entrance of the alchemy chamber, beaming with delight. ¡°Grand Elder!¡± the elders greeted, recognizing the newcomer. The Grand Elder nodded slightly, his gaze turning to Jiang Chengxuan with a pleased expression. ¡°Wonderful, truly wonderful! Chengxuan, I did not expect you to advance to Immortal Alchemist in just three hundred years. Even I am astonished!¡± Even the Grand Elder couldn¡¯t help but feel genuine admiration for Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s terrifying talent, a talent unparalleled in his lifetime. ¡°It was a stroke of luck, thanks to the support of all my fellow Daoists,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied humbly. This modest attitude further impressed the gathered elders, making them feel that Jiang Chengxuan was indeed extraordinary. Someone so talented and yet so humble was truly formidable. ¡°Well then, in just a few days, the entry tournament for the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild will begin. Since all the elders are present, why don¡¯t we all go and witness it together?¡± suggested the Grand Elder, stroking his beard. He announced his intention to recommend Jiang Chengxuan to the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild, a prestigious alchemical organization within the larger domain. No one objected to this decision. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s status as an Immortal Alchemist made him exceptionally qualified. Furthermore, all four elders had previously attempted the entry tournament for the Thousand Stars Alchemy Guild themselves, though they had returned unsuccessful. ¡°Excellent! No time to waste, let¡¯s depart immediately,¡± one of the elders proposed. Chapter 1142 - Chapter 1142: Alchemy Examination, Speculations Chapter 1142: Alchemy Examination, Speculations Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Grand Elder!¡± ¡°Chengxuan! Today is the day you shine brightly, haha.¡± Amidst their conversation, Jiang Chengxuan, the Grand Elder, and the other elders, led by a servant of the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild, arrived at yet another grand hall of the guild. The bustling atmosphere here was no less lively than during the elder¡¯s introduction and registration for the entry tournament the previous day. A multitude of alchemists, dressed in various splendid robes, were already waiting in the hall, each exuding an extraordinary aura. Their expressions varied¡ªsome were solemn, others doubtful, and a few were overtly arrogant. They exchanged glances, competing silently with each other. Clearly, those who had gathered here were the top-tier alchemists from the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain¡ªwhether they were seasoned veterans or young prodigies, they were all at least at the ninth rank or higher, each possessing exceptional alchemical skills. Among them, Jiang Chengxuan spotted several individuals who had ridiculed him the previous day. They looked at him with sneering expressions, full of disdain. Seeing this, the Grand Elder explained, ¡°Those few are alchemists from some of the top cities in the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain. They always look down on those from mid-tier cities like Flying Immortal City.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded in understanding. It seemed that Flying Immortal City wasn¡¯t considered one of the largest cities in the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain. ¡°Attention, everyone! The examination is about to begin. Please follow your instructions and proceed to your assigned pill furnaces!¡± At that moment, an elderly man in long robes walked out, his voice booming like a bell as he addressed the crowd. Jiang Chengxuan looked up to see the stern-faced elder wearing the emblem of the Thousand Stars Alchemy Guild. It was clear that he was in charge of the examination. ¡°He is an Inner Cabinet Elder of the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild, responsible for overseeing the entry tournament,¡± the Grand Elder explained. ¡°Inner Cabinet?¡± Jiang Chengxuan asked, slightly puzzled. ¡°The Inner Cabinet is the core organization within the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild. Even regular elders must undergo rigorous examinations and demonstrate significant contributions to the guild to enter,¡± the Grand Elder said with a mix of admiration and envy. Clearly, his own status in the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild wasn¡¯t high enough to enter the Inner Cabinet. Jiang Chengxuan nodded in understanding. ¡°Humm¡ª¡± Just then, under the control of the Inner Cabinet Elder, the hall erupted with strange fluctuations. Space expanded under the influence of this power, and the participants were spaced much farther apart. The hall itself became significantly more spacious. Following this, numerous large pill furnaces rose from the ground amid spatial ripples, standing tall before the participants. This display of power drew gasps of awe from everyone present. Even Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit of shock at the depth of the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild¡¯s mysteries. But it wasn¡¯t over yet. Beams of light shot from the pill furnaces, scanning each alchemist present. ¡°Go ahead,¡± the Inner Cabinet Elder instructed, and the participants moved to their designated pill furnaces according to the light¡¯s guidance. Jiang Chengxuan followed suit. These pill furnaces were identical, eliminating any chance of using unique tools to gain an advantage. The examination would solely test each alchemist¡¯s skills and knowledge. The atmosphere grew tense as each alchemist prepared for the examination. Some meditated, others used special tools or took pills to stabilize their minds, readying themselves for the test ahead. ¡°The entry examination is straightforward: you must refine a pill,¡± the Inner Cabinet Elder announced once everyone was prepared. ¡°You may choose any pill to refine. We will judge based on the difficulty of the pill and your alchemical proficiency.¡± ¡°Begin!¡± With his shout, the entry examination of the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild officially commenced. Instantly, the hall filled with the display of various techniques and powers. Dozens of different phenomena manifested in the void as the alchemists got to work. Among them were several at the Ascended Immortal level. However, Jiang Chengxuan paid no attention to his surroundings. As soon as the examination began, he cleared his mind and focused entirely on the task at hand. He took a deep breath and channeled his immortal energy into the pill furnace, producing a resonant ¡°thump¡± in the void. Under the watchful eyes of the Grand Elder and others, strange energy threads emerged from the furnace, connecting it to Jiang Chengxuan like veins, linking them as one. ¡°Could this be¡­ the Heart-Mind Unity Technique!¡± the Grand Elder exclaimed in surprise. The other elders looked puzzled. ¡°It¡¯s an ancient alchemical meditation technique that allows an alchemist to bond with the pill furnace, becoming one with it and entering a perfect state for refining,¡± the Grand Elder explained, drawing gasps from the others. Without giving them more time to think, Jiang Chengxuan began taking out the prepared immortal herbs, suspending them in the void. The sheer number of herbs made it look like he had brought an entire herbal garden with him. This immediately caught the attention of numerous alchemists. ¡°Is this guy trying to refine an immortal pill?¡± someone speculated, eyeing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s actions. ¡°A young immortal alchemist? Impossible!¡± another exclaimed, seeing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s youthful appearance. Even the Inner Cabinet Elder focused his gaze on Jiang Chengxuan, noticing the Heart-Mind Unity Technique he was using. The elder¡¯s eyes widened in surprise. This ancient technique required exceptional talent to master, and few in the entire Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild had succeeded in learning it. Realizing the implications, the Inner Cabinet Elder¡¯s expression turned serious. He began to suspect that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s alchemical skills were far from ordinary. Chapter 1143 - Chapter 1143: Refining the Immortal Pill, Astonishing the Crowd Chapter 1143: Refining the Immortal Pill, Astonishing the Crowd Editor: Henyee Translations Under the watchful gaze of the Inner Cabinet Elder, Jiang Chengxuan remained remarkably calm. After establishing a connection with the pill furnace before him, he once again unleashed his immortal energy, igniting the flames within the furnace. This time, he employed a technique from the Immortal Pill Compendium. Having comprehended it in just one night, he mastered the technique using his vast experience. ¡°Boom! Boom!¡± As Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s immortal energy surged, the flames within the furnace transformed in a bizarre manner. They suddenly seemed to solidify, forming sharp spikes that collided within the furnace, creating sparks. The furnace roared continuously as the flames grew sharper and more intense. ¡°Is this the Striking Fire Technique?!¡± Even the seasoned Inner Cabinet Elder couldn¡¯t help but be astounded. The technique Jiang Chengxuan was using was one that even he, with all his alchemical prowess, could not command with such ease. Yet, on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face, there was no sign of strain; it was as if this complex technique was second nature to him. At that moment, the Inner Cabinet Elder¡¯s curiosity about Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s abilities soared. This young alchemist, capable of mastering such diverse techniques, was clearly a force to be reckoned with. ¡°Buzz¡ªBuzz¡ªBuzz¡± Meanwhile, the entire hall resonated with the activities of numerous alchemists. Each had chosen the pill they intended to refine and began controlling the flames with their immortal energy, creating a myriad of mystical ripples. Witnessing this breathtaking scene, the Grand Elder and the others observed closely. From the number and combination of medicinal herbs each alchemist used, the Grand Elder could discern their skills. Among these alchemists, very few were at the level of immortal alchemists. Most were attempting to refine ninth-level pills, rarely touching upon immortal-grade ones. However, Jiang Chengxuan had boldly chosen to refine an immortal pill. The Grand Elder felt a surge of pride, confident that Jiang Chengxuan would excel in this examination. Meanwhile, other alchemists in the hall began to take notice of each other¡¯s choices. Upon seeing Jiang Chengxuan opt for an immortal pill, reactions varied¡ªsome were shocked, others incredulous, and many were derisive. ¡°Who doesn¡¯t have an immortal pill recipe? But do you think just having it means you can refine it?¡± one mocked. Jiang Chengxuan paid no attention to the jibes, his mind fully immersed in the process of alchemy. Moving swiftly, he waved his hand, and a multitude of immortal herbs fell orderly into the furnace. Instantly, waves of rule power erupted, causing the void to tremble violently. This spectacle drew the attention of many. Seeing Jiang Chengxuan attempting to refine all the herbs at once, many sneered, anticipating his failure. But what happened next left everyone stunned. Under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s precise control, the roaring flames within the furnace extended beyond its confines, reaching their peak intensity. Yet, the herbs remained serene, not clashing or exploding as expected. The onlookers could only marvel at Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s extraordinary control over the flames. Was it possible that he could indeed refine all the herbs at once, achieving this near-impossible feat? The hall fell silent, as no one dared to speak. Maintaining his composure, Jiang Chengxuan began the process of refining the herbs. Under the astonished gaze of the spectators, the herbs gradually melted into liquid, their rule power almost perfectly preserved. This alone confirmed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s unparalleled alchemical skill, even causing the Inner Cabinet Elder to draw a sharp breath. This scene unequivocally proved that Jiang Chengxuan was indeed an immortal alchemist. The onlookers were in an uproar, struggling to believe what they were witnessing. ¡°Impossible! He¡¯s really an immortal alchemist?¡± ¡°A young immortal alchemist like this? Even the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild hasn¡¯t seen one like him.¡± ¡°We¡¯ve clearly underestimated him. His talent is terrifying.¡± The elders, especially those who had previously ridiculed Jiang Chengxuan, were left red-faced and embarrassed. It was now obvious that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s entry into the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild was a mere formality. His skills surpassed even some of the current elders. ¡°Hahaha! Chengxuan! Well done!¡± The Grand Elder and Elder Honglie could not contain their joy, casting triumphant glances at the surrounding elders. The alchemists from the major cities of the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain felt their faces burn with shame. Even a blind man could see that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s alchemical techniques were of the highest caliber. Time passed relentlessly as Jiang Chengxuan continued his smooth, fluid operations. Gradually, under his deft hands, the herbs transformed into rule-infused liquid. Remarkably, only two months had passed since the examination began. This speed was extraordinary, further highlighting the gap between Jiang Chengxuan and the other alchemists. Many of them had barely processed ten herbs, and even the top alchemists from the major cities had only managed to refine half their ingredients. Moreover, they were working with ninth-level pill recipes, far less challenging than the immortal pill Jiang Chengxuan was crafting. This stark contrast caused the elders to swallow hard, their awe for Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s abilities growing even more. Jiang Chengxuan stood out among the crowd, his techniques far surpassing even the other immortal alchemists present. Unlike the aged masters around him, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s youth promised untold potential. Chapter 1144 - Chapter 1144: The Immortal Pill Formed, Joining the Alchemy Guild Chapter 1144: The Immortal Pill Formed, Joining the Alchemy Guild Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°This child¡¯s talent is extraordinary, even among our Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild!¡± ¡°When did such an alchemist emerge from the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain?¡± ¡°His fire control technique, familiarity with the rules of immortal herbs, and understanding of the pill formula¡ªall are of exceptional caliber.¡± ¡°This child is terrifyingly skilled!¡± From the initial shock to silent admiration and praise, many elders of the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild were deeply impressed by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s alchemical prowess, much like the Grand Elder had been. Even the Inner Cabinet Elder watched Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s techniques intently, as if trying to learn from him. The founding purpose of the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild was to facilitate the exchange and learning among alchemists, ensuring that the domain¡¯s alchemical practices did not fall behind other regions. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s techniques, many derived from the Immortal Pill Compendium, included long-lost methods that were now being observed with keen interest by the elders. Because of Jiang Chengxuan, the elders¡¯ attention was almost entirely focused on him. Meanwhile, other alchemists in the hall were experiencing various difficulties. Several, either due to insufficient skill or overconfidence in choosing to refine high-grade pills, encountered problems merely in the step of refining the immortal herbs. With limited supplies, their margin for error was low. Some, having ruined multiple batches, were already eliminated. These disheartened alchemists looked at Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s methods in utter shock, questioning their own futures. The disparity in skill between individuals became glaringly apparent. ¡­ Time passed in this heated environment, and after another month, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes sharpened as he began the crucial process of condensing the pill shape and merging the medicinal properties. This drew the undivided attention of the elders and alchemists, who watched with bated breath. The meticulously refined immortal herbs, brimming with rule power, danced within the furnace like agile spirits. Jiang Chengxuan formed seals with his hands, channeling an immense amount of immortal energy into the furnace. The forces of life and death, the five elements, and reincarnation laws manifested, converging into dazzling streams of energy that caused the furnace to emit radiant immortal light. ¡°Spiraling Fire Technique!¡± To the astonishment of the Inner Cabinet Elder, Jiang Chengxuan employed yet another rare alchemical method. The flames within the furnace, infused with rule power, transformed into a vibrant sea of fire. Under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s control, this fiery sea began to swirl and expand, breaking free from the furnace and enveloping the space. ¡°Is this the power of an immortal alchemist?!¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s this extraordinary fire control technique.¡± The elders of the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild were again left in awe. The intense process of pill condensation also drew the attention of the remaining alchemists. While they had progressed in refining their herbs, their spirits plummeted upon witnessing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s technique. ¡°Impossible! How can he actually refine an immortal pill? And so quickly!¡± ¡°Is this pill condensation? I¡¯ve never seen such a technique.¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s prowess far exceeded their expectations. Those who had mocked him earlier were now struck with fear and awe, their confidence shattered. Even the few present immortal alchemists had to admit Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s extraordinary skill. Time passed swiftly. Under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s skilled manipulation, the herbs transformed into refined medicinal essences, merging steadily under the intense heat. Only three months into the examination, Jiang Chengxuan had reached the critical stage of pill formation, a feat that left the other alchemists in the dust. Most were still refining their herbs, with some having barely completed half their task. Comparing their progress to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s was like comparing fireflies to the moon. Even the seasoned immortal alchemists in the hall had to marvel at Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s proficiency. His rapid progress was a testament to his unparalleled skill. As the last stage of refining approached, Jiang Chengxuan directed his focus entirely on the pill furnace. The meticulously refined medicinal essences began to coalesce into a singular entity. The swirling flames and rule power within the furnace facilitated the condensation of the pill, shaping it into a perfect sphere. ¡°Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!¡± The convergence of the rule power from dozens of immortal herbs caused a series of mystical ripples. The immense power had to be suppressed by the Inner Cabinet Elder to prevent any harm to the onlookers. Jiang Chengxuan, wholly immersed in the alchemical process, channeled his consciousness into the furnace. His awareness merged with the flames, comprehending the essence of the herbs and the rules of the immortal domain. Chapter 1145 - Chapter 1145: The Immortal Pill is Formed, Joining the Alchemy Guild (2) Chapter 1145: The Immortal Pill is Formed, Joining the Alchemy Guild (2) Editor: Henyee Translations Under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s precise control, the remaining Immortal Domain rules began to merge, a process intricate and profound. They fused together like pieces of a puzzle, meticulously and without error. The onlookers knew this was the most critical moment. The complex rules of the immortal herbs meant that any slight mistake could result in a catastrophic failure of the entire pill. Time seemed to blur for Jiang Chengxuan as he focused solely on the pill before him. Months passed in the blink of an eye. One day, he exhaled deeply, and suddenly, various phenomena burst forth, reaching the sky. Everyone was startled and quickly turned their attention to the scene. The flames within Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s pill furnace surged, lifting the lid and releasing brilliant flames that danced in the air. A thin, blue membrane spread out like ink in water, soft yet unstoppable, enveloping the space. Soon, a radiant light rose from the furnace, gradually becoming a giant, dazzling moon hanging in the hall, shockingly majestic, like a realm of the moon descending. This spectacular scene unequivocally signaled one thing: Jiang Chengxuan had successfully refined the immortal pill! As the ethereal moon realm unfolded, an intensely fragrant aroma filled the hall, like moonlight bathing the floor in a silvery glow. The elders of the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild couldn¡¯t help but exclaim in awe. Even just smelling the fragrance brought a sense of peace to their hearts. Even the Inner Cabinet Elder of the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild was left speechless, unsure how to appraise this achievement. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s alchemical prowess in this examination had profoundly shocked him. ¡°This phenomenon¡­ it¡¯s truly an immortal pill!¡± ¡°He actually succeeded! How is that possible?¡± ¡°How could such a talented alchemist come from a place like Flying Immortal City?¡± The other alchemists in the hall were equally stunned and overwhelmed by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s success. To refine an immortal pill in just a few months was a talent that could only be described as monstrous. ¡°Finally, it¡¯s done¡­¡± Amidst everyone¡¯s gaze, Jiang Chengxuan finally calmed his breath, extinguishing the furnace¡¯s flames. With a wave of his hand, the ethereal moonlight converged into a brilliant immortal pill, which he held in his hand. It radiated a gentle glow and a subtle fragrance. ¡°Chengxuan! Congratulations! Your talent is truly as radiant as the full moon!¡± ¡°Chengxuan, well done!¡± As Jiang Chengxuan approached, the Grand Elder and others congratulated him with great joy. ¡°Just lucky, you flatter me.¡± Jiang Chengxuan responded with a calm demeanor and a smile. This humility earned him even more favor from the elders of the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild. They appreciated his combination of strength and humility. ¡°Grand Elder, who is this? Please introduce us.¡± The Inner Cabinet Elder approached, smiling at the Grand Elder. The Grand Elder, beaming with pride, introduced Jiang Chengxuan to everyone. The other elders nodded and congratulated Jiang Chengxuan, who responded politely without showing any arrogance. ¡°May I ask the elders of the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild about my examination results?¡± After some polite exchanges, Jiang Chengxuan inquired. The Inner Cabinet Elder chuckled and said: ¡°Naturally, with your alchemical prowess, you meet the requirements of our Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild perfectly.¡± This declaration was unsurprising and brought smiles to everyone¡¯s faces. If Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s skills weren¡¯t enough to join the guild, most of the others would have to be expelled. ¡°Thank you, Elder Li.¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied with a smile, having learned the elder¡¯s name during their conversation. After thanking the elders, Jiang Chengxuan took his leave to find a place to meditate and restore his energy. The Grand Elder and others shifted their focus back to the hall. Although Jiang Chengxuan had completed his alchemy and passed the guild¡¯s examination, the entrance exam was still ongoing. Other alchemists were also reaching the critical stage of forming their pills. At various furnaces, alchemists manipulated their flames, merging the essences of immortal herbs, releasing mystical waves of energy. The hall felt like a battlefield of competing phenomena and extended Immortal Domain rules. ¡°Boom!¡± Inevitably, some alchemists failed, resulting in explosions. Some were blasted away, unconscious, requiring the elders to assist them. In contrast, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s smooth process seemed even more remarkable. The difficulty of refining pills, taming the powerful Immortal Domain rules and flames, was comparable to a life-and-death struggle. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s ability to dominate the process was truly extraordinary. ¡­ A year passed swiftly. During this time, alchemists finished their pills and submitted them for evaluation by the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild elders. One day, the last alchemist completed his pill, and the entrance examination reached its conclusion. In the alchemy hall, the Inner Cabinet Elder gathered everyone. Below him, Jiang Chengxuan and the others awaited the results. ¡°Alright! I declare this entrance examination officially concluded!¡± The Inner Cabinet Elder announced, his voice booming. He then read out the results, including who would be allowed to join the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild and the ratings and benefits each alchemist would receive. Among all the alchemists, the immortal alchemists naturally received the highest ratings and benefits. Unsurprisingly, Jiang Chengxuan stood out, receiving the top rating and special treatment for an immortal alchemist, surpassing the others by a significant margin. This result shocked the entire hall, and the alchemists looked at Jiang Chengxuan with awe. Even the other immortal alchemists had no complaints. They had witnessed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s superior alchemical skills firsthand, acknowledging his exceptional abilities. With the Grand Elder¡¯s joy and the admiration of the other elders, the entrance examination of the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild concluded. Regardless of their results, everyone dispersed, some happy, some disappointed. After bidding farewell to the Grand Elder and others, Jiang Chengxuan followed Elder Li into the inner sanctum of the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild. Chapter 1146 - Chapter 1146: Inside the Alchemy Guild, Special Grade Status (1) Chapter 1146: Inside the Alchemy Guild, Special Grade Status (1) Editor: Henyee Translations The Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild, as the largest sanctuary for alchemists within the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain, possesses a profound foundation, comparable to the top-tier sects like the Ziwei Immortal Sect and the Big Dipper Immortal Sect. The vast expanse of the Alchemy Guild is divided into numerous distinct areas. At this moment, under the guidance of Elder Li from the Inner Cabinet, Jiang Chengxuan and the other newly admitted disciples, who passed the entrance examination, are heading toward the core region of the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild. This group, comprising only a few dozen individuals, seemed rather sparse and stark compared to the bustling scene before the trials began. Walking past grand halls, Jiang Chengxuan, positioned behind Elder Li and the other elders of the guild, led the new alchemists. Engaged in conversations, they soon ascended a broad platform. Upon reaching the summit, Jiang Chengxuan and the others gazed down in astonishment through the colorful mists, observing a significant portion of the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild. They realized that the entire layout of the guild followed a mysterious and profound pattern, adhering to some ancient rules. ¡°Hehe, this here is the true entrance to the Alchemy Guild. In the future, with your tokens, you will be able to enter the guild from here,¡± Elder Li said proudly. Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and the others couldn¡¯t help but smile in delight, eager to explore the wonders within the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild. Next, under everyone¡¯s watchful eyes, Elder Li waved his long sleeve, producing a token that shimmered with celestial light. Infusing it with his immortal energy, the surrounding space seemed to be dyed with ink, transforming into a magnificent starry sky in the blink of an eye. This spectacle left the new alchemists in awe. Beams of light from the stars scanned their bodies, and Jiang Chengxuan felt a mysterious force probing through him. Clearly, this was a formidable array ensuring the identity verification of those entering the guild, likely destroying any intruders instantly. With a rumble, the starry sky shifted, and amidst the flowing lights, a passage bathed in celestial light opened. Following Elder Li, they eagerly stepped into it. After a moment of disorienting waves, the scene before them cleared. Jiang Chengxuan found himself in an exquisite training ground, with floating peaks shrouded in ethereal mist in the distance. Upon closer inspection, these peaks were actually towering pagodas crafted from glazed tiles, connected seamlessly into a breathtaking landscape. Taking a deep breath, Jiang Chengxuan marveled at the rich immortal energy in the air, truly befitting the reputation of the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild. ¡°Let¡¯s move on, hehe!¡± Elder Li¡¯s voice brought them back to reality. Following him, Jiang Chengxuan and the others approached the floating towers. They saw platforms and courtyards linking the towers, forming a cohesive entity glowing with celestial light. Even Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but admire the ingenious craftsmanship of those who designed the Alchemy Guild. After walking through the courtyards for a while, they finally entered one of the glazed towers. Inside, they saw elegantly dressed alchemists wearing the guild¡¯s emblem. Seeing Elder Li, the alchemists greeted him before resuming their tasks. ¡°These are the newly admitted alchemists. Please register them,¡± Elder Li said to a meticulous alchemist in a well-fitted robe. Nodding silently, the alchemist began the registration process, recording the ranks and ratings of each new alchemist and handing out tokens engraved with the guild¡¯s emblem. When it was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s turn, his calm statement, ¡°Jiang Chengxuan, Immortal Alchemist, rated Special Grade,¡± shocked the room. The registering alchemist froze, furrowing his brow and scrutinizing Jiang Chengxuan. Turning to Elder Li with a questioning look, he saw Elder Li nodding affirmatively, a satisfied expression on his face. Confirmed, the alchemist registered Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s information, realizing that he wasn¡¯t just any Immortal Alchemist but a Special Grade Immortal Alchemist¡ªa rarity not seen in thousands of years in the guild¡¯s history. ¡°Special Grade? Is he really rated as a Special Grade entrant?¡± ¡°Our Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild hasn¡¯t seen such talent in ages.¡± ¡°Ah, how unfortunate that I missed this entrance exam. What a loss!¡± A wave of astonished murmurs swept through the other alchemists in the tower. Chapter 1147 - Chapter 1147: Inside the Alchemy Guild, Special Grade Status (2) Chapter 1147: Inside the Alchemy Guild, Special Grade Status (2) Editor: Henyee Translations Everyone around began discussing and curiously gazing at Jiang Chengxuan. They were eager to know what kind of performance had earned him such a special grade evaluation from the judging elders. ¡°This is your token.¡± The registrar, having calmed down, took out a distinctive token and handed it to Jiang Chengxuan. This token, unlike the others, depicted interconnected towers, mirroring the inner layout of the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild. Shimmering with celestial light, it was similar to the token held by Elder Li, signifying its unique significance. Seeing this, the other alchemists could only silently admire it. However, none dared to question whether Jiang Chengxuan deserved such special treatment. ¡°Alright, newly inducted comrades,¡± announced the registrar. ¡°The tokens you now hold serve as your proof of membership in the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild. These tokens grant you access to various halls, such as the library and the alchemy rooms, and allow you to enjoy certain privileges.¡± With that, the registrar handed out the last of the tokens, then addressed Jiang Chengxuan and the others with a booming voice. ¡°Welcome to the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild!¡± Thus, Jiang Chengxuan and the new alchemists officially became members of the Alchemy Guild. Unlike other organizations, the Alchemy Guild did not hold grand ceremonies for new members. Becoming part of the guild was already a dream for many alchemists. After a brief welcome, Elder Li informed Jiang Chengxuan and the others that the induction process was complete, and they were free to explore. Their tokens contained information about their quarters, alchemy rooms, and other significant locations such as the library and the trading hall. ¡°Hehe, Chengxuan, if you need anything in the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild, don¡¯t hesitate to find him,¡± Elder Li said kindly, pointing to the registrar. The registrar, named Xiao Qing, nodded and added, ¡°Special grade alchemists have many privileges here, including requesting assistance from the guild.¡± Jiang Chengxuan was taken aback for a moment before politely smiling and asking, ¡°May I know your name, friend?¡± ¡°Xiao Qing,¡± the registrar replied with a calm expression. With no further words needed, Jiang Chengxuan bid farewell to Elder Li and the others and headed towards his designated residence. Following the directions on his token, Jiang Chengxuan walked through the Alchemy Guild, surrounded by celestial light and colorful clouds, feeling as though he had entered a true fairyland. Filled with slight excitement, he soon arrived at a platform with a barrier isolating everything within. Activating the power of his token, a mysterious purple light shot out, dissolving the barrier and revealing a picturesque immortal mountain with elegant pavilions, lush vegetation, and flowing springs. Jiang Chengxuan was pleasantly surprised as he walked in, sensing the dense immortal energy and the calming fragrance of rare celestial plants. The barrier re-formed behind him, isolating the serene environment from the outside world. ¡°This place is perfect for long-term residence. The foundation of the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild is indeed extraordinary,¡± Jiang Chengxuan remarked with satisfaction. This place was far superior to his previous residence at the Flying Immortal Alchemy Guild. In this tranquil environment, he could understand why Elder Li preferred to stay here. Time passed quickly. After joining the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild, Jiang Chengxuan continued his diligent practice in alchemy. The guild provided abundant resources and support for his alchemy endeavors. One day, while browsing the extensive collection in the library, Jiang Chengxuan searched for information about the various forces within the Thirty-Six Immortal Domains. After finding some miscellaneous books, he realized that the Alchemy Guild might hold valuable information about the Haoran Immortal Sect. Although the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild primarily focused on alchemy, it inevitably had interactions with other domains, especially in the exploration and trade of alchemical materials. There might be records related to the Haoran Immortal Sect. After searching for a while, Jiang Chengxuan came across a familiar yet distant name: Mystic Light Immortal Domain, Celestial Arcane Immortal Sect. This name triggered a distant memory. He recalled the final words of the Immortal East River when he received his inheritance in the Immortal East River¡¯s abode. The immortal had asked him to seek revenge against Immortal Fiery Fire of the Celestial Arcane Immortal Sect in the Mystic Light Immortal Domain. This promise was something Jiang Chengxuan could not ignore, as the Immortal East River¡¯s treasures had significantly aided his safe ascension. Thus, Jiang Chengxuan delved into the information about the Celestial Arcane Immortal Sect. This sect was known to the outside world as a formidable force with three Earth Immortal-level experts, dominating the Mystic Light Immortal Domain Immortal Domain. The Mystic Light Immortal Domain Immortal Domain was far from the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain, so he couldn¡¯t pursue this matter immediately. With the information ending there, Jiang Chengxuan turned to another area of the library, not willing to give up easily. The library contained a wealth of knowledge and insights from various alchemists, providing new perspectives and information that even Immortal East River¡¯s collection lacked. Jiang Chengxuan learned about the customs of various immortal domains and sects and the general distribution of forces within the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain, gradually forming a comprehensive understanding. However, despite months of searching, he found no specific records about the Haoran Immortal Sect, only vague mentions of a sect practicing righteous energy and moral integrity. Reluctantly, Jiang Chengxuan decided to put this quest aside temporarily, keeping it in his heart for the future. ¡°Chengxuan, you¡¯re here in the library too?¡± A familiar voice called out as Jiang Chengxuan exited the library. It was Lan Yu, a fellow alchemist who had also passed the entrance examination. Jiang Chengxuan smiled and greeted Lan Yu, with whom he had formed a bond during their time in the guild. Along with other new members, they had established a network of mutual support, helping each other navigate their new environment. Chapter 1148 - Chapter 1148: Attending the Exchange Conference (1) Chapter 1148: Attending the Exchange Conference (1) Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Brother Lan Yu.¡± Facing Lan Yu¡¯s enthusiastic greeting, Jiang Chengxuan smiled in return. During his stay at the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild, Jiang Chengxuan continued to focus on the path of alchemy as his primary goal. His reputation as a prodigious alchemist grew with each passing day, earning him the title of a rare alchemy genius not seen in several generations. With such a reputation, it was only natural that many cultivators became curious about him and sought to form connections. Lan Yu and others were particularly eager to engage with Jiang Chengxuan. Standing in the courtyard before the library, the two exchanged pleasantries. Their conversation mostly revolved around alchemy, with Jiang Chengxuan often offering guidance. ¡°Brother Chengxuan, we have arranged a small gathering in the southern garden. Would you be interested in joining us?¡± Lan Yu¡¯s tone shifted, revealing the true purpose of his visit to the library: to invite Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°How convenient. Let¡¯s go,¡± Jiang Chengxuan agreed without hesitation. Lan Yu¡¯s face lit up with joy, and he led Jiang Chengxuan toward the southern garden of the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain. This garden was one of four areas in the Alchemy Guild dedicated to cultivating celestial herbs and rare flowers, each located in the east, west, south, and north gardens. These gardens were popular gathering spots for the guild¡¯s alchemists during their leisure time. After traversing scenic mountains and gardens, they arrived at an elegant pavilion. Four figures were already seated around a stone table: one woman and three men. Clad in the Alchemy Guild¡¯s robes, they exuded an extraordinary aura. Upon seeing Jiang Chengxuan and Lan Yu approach, they greeted them with smiles. ¡°Brother Chengxuan, Brother Lan Yu, you¡¯re here,¡± said a middle-aged cultivator who stood to welcome them. With polite greetings exchanged, everyone found a place to sit and enjoy some celestial tea. Soon, the conversation turned to alchemy. Most of the discussion involved the others sharing their experiences and seeking advice from Jiang Chengxuan. He, in turn, generously shared his insights. With his profound understanding of alchemy, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s explanations often shed light on aspects his peers hadn¡¯t considered. Each session with him left the group with newfound knowledge. His guidance was invaluable, especially since he was an exceptional celestial alchemist, and they were all ninth-level alchemists. Thanks to these interactions, Jiang Chengxuan had become the group¡¯s central figure, despite not actively organizing any gatherings. The alchemists held him in high regard, not just for his skill but also for his humility and willingness to help. This exchange session lasted several days before concluding. The faces of Lan Yu and the other alchemists radiated satisfaction, and their gratitude towards Jiang Chengxuan was evident. His help significantly boosted their chances of becoming celestial alchemists. ¡°Brother Chengxuan, in three days, there will be an Alchemy Guild exchange conference in the northern garden. If you¡¯re interested, you can join us,¡± Lan Yu said with a smile as they were about to leave. He handed Jiang Chengxuan an invitation card shimmering with celestial light. Jiang Chengxuan thought for a moment, confirmed he had no other commitments, and nodded. He accepted the invitation card. Seeing this, Lan Yu and the others were delighted. They bid Jiang Chengxuan farewell and disappeared into the distant mountains. ¡°Exchange conference¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan mused, curious, as he opened the invitation card with a wave of spiritual energy. The card detailed the location of the conference and noted that any cultivator with an invitation could attend. The conference aimed to facilitate a wide range of exchanges, including knowledge sharing and resource trading. Intrigued, Jiang Chengxuan decided it would be worth his time to participate. With this plan in mind, he left the pavilion and returned to his residence in the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain. Upon arrival, he found his abode much more refined and filled with spiritual energy than before. He had cultivated various celestial herbs, enhancing the place¡¯s aura. Chapter 1149 - Chapter 1149: Attending the Exchange Conference (2) Chapter 1149: Attending the Exchange Conference (2) Editor: Henyee Translations All the spiritual plants and decorations were meticulously organized by Jiang Chengxuan. Back in his alchemy room, Jiang Chengxuan sorted through his resources, preparing for the upcoming exchange conference. Among his most prized possessions was the Celestial Pill Compendium awarded by the system, filled with invaluable pill formulas and alchemical techniques. However, these were not items he intended to trade. Next were the celestial pills he had refined, such as the Celestial Dew Pill he crafted when he became a celestial alchemist at the Flying Immortal Alchemy Guild, and the Celestial Moon Pill he made during the entrance examination. Both were highly sought-after celestial-grade pills within the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild. Even for celestial alchemists, refining celestial pills required considerable time and could not always guarantee success. Therefore, celestial pills were always in high demand. The Celestial Dew Pill was an exceptional auxiliary pill for cultivation. Consuming it enhanced the absorption rate of celestial energy for a thousand years, saving countless years of cultivation. On the other hand, the Celestial Moon Pill was a miraculous healing pill, particularly effective for injuries to the primordial spirit. Even if a cultivator¡¯s primordial spirit was severely damaged, the Celestial Moon Pill could restore it to wholeness. These two celestial pills were Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s most valuable assets for trading at the conference. After securing them, he reviewed his current wealth. Over the past millennium, he had accumulated a substantial amount of celestial crystals, totaling over ten million. While celestial crystals could buy many things, high-grade items were often priceless and hard to come by. Thus, his celestial crystals were primarily for purchasing alchemical supplies and celestial herbs. Aside from celestial pills, Jiang Chengxuan also had a variety of ninth-level pills he had refined. Although he didn¡¯t consider them particularly valuable, they were the main trading items at the exchange conference, given the large number of ninth-level alchemists in the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild. ¡°That should suffice,¡± Jiang Chengxuan concluded, setting aside further thoughts on the matter. He resumed studying the Celestial Pill Compendium, focusing on the numerous formulas and techniques within. Despite his talent, fully comprehending the compendium would take considerable time. Time flew by, and before he knew it, the day of the exchange conference arrived. Engrossed in the compendium, Jiang Chengxuan was alerted by a mystical fluctuation from his token, signaling the start of the conference. He prepared his items, opened the gate of his residence with the token, and headed towards the northern garden. The Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild was vast, and it took some time for Jiang Chengxuan to navigate through towers and pavilions to reach the northern garden. Compared to the southern garden where he had met Lan Yu and the others, the northern garden¡¯s scenery was markedly different. It had a serene blue hue, creating an elegant and tranquil atmosphere, with celestial herbs exuding a calming fragrance. ¡°Brother Chengxuan, you¡¯re here!¡± Lan Yu and the others were waiting at the entrance, greeting him warmly. Jiang Chengxuan reciprocated with a courteous smile and joined them. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, they proceeded deeper into the northern garden. Soon, a massive platform made of blue jade appeared before them, resembling a vast lake transformed into a giant amber under some mystical force. Atop this blue jade platform, numerous alchemists in various robes, all wearing the Alchemy Guild¡¯s emblem, mingled and interacted. Some held celestial herbs and pills, discussing trades, while others argued and collaborated over alchemical experiments at large pill furnaces. There were also many alchemists displaying their wares for sale, offering resources, celestial herbs, pills, and pill formulas. Intrigued, Jiang Chengxuan and his companions presented their invitations and began exploring the bustling platform. Jiang Chengxuan soon used some of his ninth-level pills to trade for a rare ninth-level pill formula he had never seen before, feeling quite satisfied with the exchange. The reputation of the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild as a hub for alchemists was well-deserved. As they moved through the crowd, Jiang Chengxuan and Lan Yu gradually parted ways, each seeking what they needed. Jiang Chengxuan found himself at a gathering of celestial alchemists, listening to their discussions about various celestial experiences and insights. These alchemists had significant knowledge and experience, providing Jiang Chengxuan with valuable insights. He chose to keep a low profile, merely listening and occasionally responding without causing any disputes. However, a commotion nearby soon caught his attention. Recognizing the voices involved, Jiang Chengxuan frowned and approached. He saw Lan Yu and the others arguing with an elderly white-haired alchemist. Listening in, he learned that Lan Yu¡¯s group had traded some eighth-level pills for a pill formula, but the elder was dissatisfied with the pills¡¯ quality and demanded the formula back. Since Lan Yu¡¯s group had already seen most of the formula, the elder now demanded compensation. Just as Jiang Chengxuan was about to intervene, a middle-aged man in blue robes stepped in. Introducing himself as one of the exchange conference organizers, he gained the trust of both parties and proposed a solution. He offered to compensate the elder with an eighth-level pill from his own collection. Although the elder was still displeased, he had no choice but to accept, given the man¡¯s authority and the unified front of Lan Yu¡¯s group. Jiang Chengxuan, seeing the situation resolved, decided to continue his exploration. Chapter 1150 - Chapter 1150: Nine-Turn Scarlet Fire Pill Chapter 1150: Nine-Turn Scarlet Fire Pill Editor: Henyee Translations Just as Jiang Chengxuan turned to leave, Lan Yu and his companions dealt with the troublesome blue-robed cultivator and glanced at the spot where Jiang Chengxuan had stood. Seeing that Jiang Chengxuan had already left, Lan Yu frowned slightly, a hint of regret in his eyes. ¡°Thank you for your assistance, sir. May I ask your name?¡± Lan Yu and his group, now more relaxed, approached the blue-robed cultivator with smiles, clasping their hands in greeting. Awakened from his disappointment, the blue-robed cultivator withdrew his gaze from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s direction and returned their greeting with a smile, saying, ¡°My name is Zhou Xuanyu.¡± ¡°This exchange conference was organized on my suggestion. If any guests encounter trouble, it is my duty to assist and ensure their comfort. It¡¯s no problem.¡± Although his words were mostly polite, Zhou Xuanyu had indeed helped them, earning him some goodwill from Lan Yu and his companions. ¡°Brother Zhou, your noble conduct is admirable. We are grateful.¡± ¡°Indeed, thank you, Friend Xuanyu,¡± Lan Yu and his companions responded humbly. With this as a starting point, the six of them began to converse more familiarly, getting to know each other better. Lan Yu and his companions were no fools. They guessed that Zhou Xuanyu must have some motive for being so courteous. It wasn¡¯t that they were being overly suspicious, but in the cultivation world, such caution was necessary. They knew that genuinely kind-hearted people didn¡¯t survive long enough to reach the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain. ¡°By the way, I saw in the roster that you have another friend who came with you. Why isn¡¯t he with you now?¡± Zhou Xuanyu asked, smoothly steering the conversation towards Jiang Chengxuan. Lan Yu and his group exchanged glances, realizing Zhou Xuanyu¡¯s true target was Jiang Chengxuan. They relaxed, feeling relieved that it was not them he was after. Knowing someone had a favor to ask of Jiang Chengxuan was more reassuring than if they were the ones being sought out. ¡°Oh, that¡¯s Daoist Jiang. He¡¯s mingling elsewhere. Do you need to speak with him?¡± Lan Yu replied calmly. Zhou Xuanyu nodded without hiding his intentions. Meanwhile, Jiang Chengxuan, having left Lan Yu and the others, was wandering around and found something he needed. Approaching a young alchemist in a light blue robe, he pointed to a celestial herb and asked, ¡°This Celestial Dewflower, how do you sell it?¡± The alchemist looked up and seemed to recognize Jiang Chengxuan, becoming a bit nervous. ¡°Immortal, this Celestial Dewflower is worth two ninth-level pills.¡± Jiang Chengxuan, without bargaining, readily took out a treasure box emitting a mysterious aura, opened it, and said, ¡°Alright, pick any two ninth-level pills you need from here.¡± The young alchemist was stunned by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s generosity. Only when the aroma of the pills wafted out did he snap out of it. Looking at the dozen or so ninth-level pills in the box, the alchemist, despite being a ninth-level alchemist himself, was momentarily dazed. Though the Celestial Dewflower was essential for crafting Celestial Dew Pills and worth two ninth-level pills, being allowed to choose freely was an incredible deal. Suitable pills were far more valuable than unsuitable ones, saving the trouble of future trades. ¡°Thank you, Immortal!¡± The young alchemist expressed his gratitude, carefully selecting two pills that he needed from the box. With a face full of excitement and satisfaction, he reverently handed the Celestial Dewflower to Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan nodded, accepting the Celestial Dewflower and his pills, then turned to leave, leaving the young alchemist looking after him with gratitude. Jiang Chengxuan continued to wander through the exchange conference, acquiring various resources with his ample capital. When only five ninth-level pills remained in his treasure box, he was finally satisfied and ready to leave. Taking out his token, Jiang Chengxuan planned to contact Lan Yu and the others to inform them of his departure. Just then, he saw six figures approaching, calling his name. Looking up, Jiang Chengxuan saw that it was Lan Yu and his group, along with the blue-robed cultivator who had helped them earlier. Chapter 1151 - Chapter 1151: Nine-Turn Scarlet Fire Pill (2) Chapter 1151: Nine-Turn Scarlet Fire Pill (2) Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Brother Chengxuan, just in time! We need to talk to you!¡± Lan Yu and the others approached Jiang Chengxuan with delighted expressions. Seeing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s slightly puzzled look, Lan Yu pointed to Zhou Xuanyu beside him and explained: ¡°This is Zhou Xuanyu, Brother Zhou. He said he has an important matter to discuss with you. That¡¯s why we brought him here.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded in understanding. In the Alchemy Guild, it wasn¡¯t uncommon for people to seek him out after hearing his name. He was already used to it. Moreover, Zhou Xuanyu had just helped Lan Yu and the others, likely out of respect for him. Given this connection, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t refuse. ¡°Brother Zhou, a pleasure to meet you. I am Jiang Chengxuan. How can I assist you?¡± Jiang Chengxuan turned to Zhou Xuanyu and straightforwardly asked. Zhou Xuanyu beamed with joy and began praising Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°I¡¯ve long heard of Brother Chengxuan¡¯s reputation. Meeting you today, you indeed live up to your name.¡± Jiang Chengxuan, taken aback by the sudden enthusiasm, chuckled lightly and replied, ¡°You¡¯re too kind. I¡¯m not worthy of such praise.¡± Zhou Xuanyu shook his head and continued to praise Jiang Chengxuan, recounting the various feats he had heard about Jiang Chengxuan, trying to prove he wasn¡¯t exaggerating. This left Jiang Chengxuan feeling a bit awkward, so he shifted the conversation. ¡°May I ask, Brother Zhou, what exactly do you need from me?¡± Jiang Chengxuan inquired. Zhou Xuanyu, realizing he had been digressing, laughed and said, ¡°I¡¯ve long admired you, Brother Jiang, and wanted to meet you. Besides that, I have a small favor to ask.¡± Seeing Jiang Chengxuan nod, Zhou Xuanyu, overjoyed, continued, ¡°I need your help to refine a pill. Would you be available?¡± Jiang Chengxuan was curious. ¡°Brother Zhou, aren¡¯t you an alchemist yourself? Why would you need someone else to refine a pill?¡± Zhou Xuanyu then explained, ¡°I need to refine the Nine-Turn Scarlet Fire Pill, a celestial pill. Have you heard of it?¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded in realization, understanding why Zhou Xuanyu, despite being an alchemist, sought his help. ¡°The Nine-Turn Scarlet Fire Pill? Could you tell us more about it?¡± Lan Yu and the others, unable to contain their curiosity, asked. Zhou Xuanyu, seeing their interest, explained, ¡°The Nine-Turn Scarlet Fire Pill requires the fusion of nine types of celestial flames. Only someone with exceptional fire control can succeed. I¡¯m not skilled in controlling fire, so I sought Brother Jiang, knowing his expertise.¡± Lan Yu and the others recalled Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s impressive fire control skills during the Guild entrance test, nodding in approval of Zhou Xuanyu¡¯s judgment. After Zhou Xuanyu¡¯s explanation, Jiang Chengxuan thought for a moment before responding, ¡°I¡¯ve never refined the Nine-Turn Scarlet Fire Pill, but I believe I can meet its requirements.¡± Zhou Xuanyu¡¯s face lit up with joy, thanking Jiang Chengxuan profusely, ¡°Thank you, Brother Jiang! I¡¯ll never forget your kindness. I will repay you in the future!¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded, not planning to ask for any reward, viewing it as a favor instead. According to alchemist customs, Zhou Xuanyu would prepare three sets of materials. If successful, the leftover materials would be Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s reward. Additionally, Zhou Xuanyu would owe Jiang Chengxuan a favor for future help. ¡°Let¡¯s finalize the details and set a date for the pill refining,¡± Zhou Xuanyu said, satisfied. ¡°Until then, Brother Zhou,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied. With that, Zhou Xuanyu left with a contented expression, and Jiang Chengxuan and the others, having no reason to stay, also parted ways and returned to their abodes. ¡­ Away from the bustling crowd, Jiang Chengxuan silently reviewed his gains from the exchange conference. Although there were no extraordinary treasures, he had successfully converted most of his pills into cultivation resources, fulfilling one of his primary objectives. During his time with the Flying Immortal Alchemy Guild and the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain Alchemy Guild, Jiang Chengxuan had accumulated many resources. He planned to go into seclusion soon to improve his somewhat stagnant cultivation level. However, this would have to wait until after he fulfilled Zhou Xuanyu¡¯s pill-refining request. Thinking of this, Jiang Chengxuan, under the cool night breeze, took out a delicate jade bottle, opened it, and poured out a pill. It emanated a mystical life aura, surrounded by hazy images of celestial mountains and seas¡ªan obvious sign of the Celestial Dew Pill. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan swallowed the pill and channeled his immortal power. Instantly, the pill¡¯s energy began to spread, growing like an invisible tree within him. From this source, a boundless mystical force flowed through his body. The Celestial Dew Pill¡¯s energy was incredibly gentle, enhancing his immortal power significantly. This improvement, though, was more about efficiency in absorbing immortal energy, a state that could last for centuries or even millennia. Such was the terrifying power of celestial pills! ¡°Ahh,¡± Jiang Chengxuan exhaled comfortably after fully absorbing the pill¡¯s energy. This was his first time taking a celestial pill, and he was extremely satisfied with its effects. Initially, he intended to trade the Celestial Dew Pill for other resources, but since that hadn¡¯t worked out at the exchange conference, he decided to consume it now to prepare for his upcoming seclusion and cultivation breakthrough. Chapter 1152 - Chapter 1152: Myst Glint Immortal Domain, Shen Ruyans Situation (1) Chapter 1152: Myst Glint Immortal Domain, Shen Ruyan¡¯s Situation (1) Editor: Henyee Translations On his way back, Jiang Chengxuan meditated, gradually absorbing the power of the Celestial Dew Pill. Without realizing it, he returned to his cave abode. It was the quietest time in the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain, with moonlight and countless stars shining through the barriers, casting a serene glow over the mountains, rivers, and lakes. The wind gently stirred the immortal herbs, scattering a halo of spiritual light. As he gazed at this tranquil scene, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s thoughts rippled with memories. He couldn¡¯t help but think of Shen Ruyan, recalling the many moments they shared in the Floodgate Realm. In the Immortal Domain, even though the flow of time was swift, a mere thousand years wasn¡¯t considered long. Yet, occasionally, Jiang Chengxuan would miss Shen Ruyan, wondering if she was well in the Immortal Domain. ¡­ Meanwhile, in the Myst Glint Immortal Domain, a figure stood atop a misty peak, gazing upward. Clad in a simple, elegant immortal gown, with an ethereal and serene beauty that seemed to add color to the world, her eyes held a touch of melancholy. This person was none other than Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s beloved, Shen Ruyan. ¡°Husband¡­¡± Shen Ruyan murmured softly, facing the bright moon. It seemed she could sense Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s longing from afar. But after a moment, she collected herself and returned to her cave abode. This mountain peak was similar to the cave abode Jiang Chengxuan once borrowed from Li Fengyun in Flying Immortal City. It was nestled in a vast range of immortal mountains, rich in spiritual energy and boasting scenic beauty, offering a tranquil and elegant atmosphere. Clearly, this place belonged to a sect or power, providing residence for its members. Inside her cave abode, Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes brightened as she entered a spacious training ground. This area was her dedicated cultivation space, and at its center stood a massive furnace emanating a powerful aura, occasionally crackling with primordial divine thunder. ¡°The Thunderstrike Battle Armor still needs another ten months to be fully refined¡­¡± Shen Ruyan murmured, her delicate brows furrowing as she sensed the furnace¡¯s violent energy. The furnace was indeed a spiritual artifact for refining tools, and within its raging primordial divine thunder, a fierce and domineering crimson armor was slowly taking shape. In the Myst Glint Immortal Domain, Shen Ruyan had become a renowned artifact refiner. Leveraging her past experience and the primordial divine thunder, her skills had skyrocketed over the past thousand years. The Thunderstrike Battle Armor in the furnace was a quasi-immortal artifact, showcasing her advanced refining abilities. Careful observation would reveal several high-grade quasi-immortal artifacts in the cave, all crafted by Shen Ruyan. However, she did not use them herself. Instead, she possessed two items with a faint immortal light, clearly true immortal artifacts. Shen Ruyan lived well in the Myst Glint Immortal Domain, thanks to her refining skills. After adjusting the furnace slightly, Shen Ruyan moved to a quiet spot and sat down to meditate. At dawn, her cave¡¯s protective array was triggered by someone summoning her. Awakened from her meditation, Shen Ruyan walked outside to find an elderly woman smiling at her. ¡°Elder Ruyan, is the Frostblade Sword ready?¡± The elderly woman asked directly, her attire different from Shen Ruyan¡¯s, except for a common badge they both wore. ¡°Senior Su,¡± Shen Ruyan greeted, nodding. ¡°The Frostblade Sword is ready. Here you go.¡± She handed over a sword emitting a chilling aura and a soft immortal light, clearly another quasi-immortal artifact. ¡°Wonderful! It¡¯s our great fortune to have a genius like you in our Scatterstar Guild,¡± the elderly woman praised, her smile widening as she examined the sword. Shen Ruyan smiled lightly in return, ¡°It¡¯s my fortune to be part of the Scatterstar Guild.¡± The Scatterstar Guild was a mid-sized power in the Myst Glint Immortal Domain. With Shen Ruyan¡¯s cultivation level, she had quickly risen to a high position within the Guild. Her rare refining skills made her a core figure almost immediately upon joining. This was not only due to Shen Ruyan¡¯s strength but also because of the Scatterstar Guild¡¯s unique nature. It was a Guild of scattered cultivators, accepting anyone without a family background. In such a place, artifact refiners, who could produce resources, held significant importance. Chapter 1153 - Chapter 1153: Xuanyuan Immortal Domain, Shen Ruyans Situation (2) Chapter 1153: Xuanyuan Immortal Domain, Shen Ruyan¡¯s Situation (2) Editor: Henyee Translations Naturally, this Guild of independent cultivators didn¡¯t prioritize bloodlines or family ties, making it open and welcoming. These factors allowed Shen Ruyan to achieve such a high status and receive excellent treatment within the Scatterstar Guild. The opportunity for her to join the Scatterstar Guild was thanks to the elderly woman before her, known as Senior Su. ¡°Ruyan, you go ahead and continue with your work. I¡¯ll take my leave,¡± Senior Su said with a satisfied smile after their conversation. Shen Ruyan nodded and watched Senior Su leave before returning to her cave to continue her cultivation. This was Shen Ruyan¡¯s life now. She had been consistently seeking news of Jiang Chengxuan through the Scatterstar Guild, but in the vast Immortal Domain, finding someone was like searching for a needle in a haystack. All she could do was wait silently. ¡­ In the Thousand Stars Alchemy Guild, outside a cave in the northern Guild area, five figures were waiting. Soon, the cave¡¯s barrier shimmered and lifted, revealing the familiar and smiling figure of Zhou Xuanyu. Naturally, those waiting were Jiang Chengxuan and Lan Yu¡¯s group. Today, after being informed by Zhou Xuanyu that everything was ready, Jiang Chengxuan came without delay to help him refine the Nine-Turn Scarlet Fire Pill. Lan Yu and the others, not wanting to miss the excitement, joined to witness Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s alchemy skills. ¡°Brother Jiang, everyone, welcome,¡± Zhou Xuanyu greeted with clasped hands, leading them into his cave after their courteous replies. The cave was similar to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s but had a more worldly feel, thanks to Zhou Xuanyu¡¯s arrangements. They soon reached Zhou Xuanyu¡¯s alchemy room, which impressed Lan Yu and the others with its clarity and tranquility, aiding in the alchemist¡¯s focus. ¡°Brother Jiang, here is the recipe for the Nine-Turn Scarlet Fire Pill, and in this storage ring are three sets of materials. I¡¯m deeply grateful for your help,¡± Zhou Xuanyu said, his expression serious as he handed Jiang Chengxuan the items. Jiang Chengxuan received them with equal solemnity, replying, ¡°I will do my utmost.¡± With the preliminaries done, Zhou Xuanyu and Lan Yu¡¯s group moved to the edge of the alchemy room, giving Jiang Chengxuan space. Jiang Chengxuan closed his eyes, adjusting his state of mind to its peak. He then began studying the pill recipe, the foundational step in alchemy. Each recipe encapsulated the wisdom of countless predecessors, and understanding it was as challenging as cultivating a new technique. The recipe for a celestial pill, like the Nine-Turn Scarlet Fire Pill, involved intricate rules and patterns. Without comprehending them, successful refinement was impossible. Lan Yu and the others stood in silence, waiting anxiously, aware that this process could take a long time or be very quick, depending on the alchemist¡¯s experience and insight. Time passed, and five days later, just as Lan Yu and the others were about to step outside for a break, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s breathing steadied, and he emerged from his contemplative state, having fully grasped the recipe. ¡°Brother Jiang? Did something go wrong?¡± Zhou Xuanyu asked cautiously, seeing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s sudden movement. Jiang Chengxuan shook his head, saying, ¡°I¡¯ve fully understood the recipe.¡± This declaration shocked Lan Yu, Zhou Xuanyu, and the others. Understanding a completely new celestial pill recipe in just five days was astonishing. Their reactions were a mix of awe and disbelief. Even Lan Yu, who was proficient in alchemy, took longer to understand an eighth-level pill recipe. Zhou Xuanyu himself had spent four months deciphering the Nine-Turn Scarlet Fire Pill recipe. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s speed made them question their own abilities as alchemists. What they didn¡¯t know was that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s vast experience with celestial pill recipes far surpassed theirs. The sheer volume of recipes he had encountered in the Celestial Pill Compendium gave him an unparalleled advantage. Regardless, Zhou Xuanyu didn¡¯t doubt Jiang Chengxuan. As Jiang Chengxuan retrieved his Mountain and Sea Furnace, Zhou Xuanyu reminded him, ¡°In those three furnaces over there are the nine different celestial flames required.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded, looking towards the three large furnaces emitting distinct auras. The Nine-Turn Scarlet Fire Pill needed not just the celestial herbs but also these nine unique celestial flames. With everything ready, Jiang Chengxuan placed the Mountain and Sea Furnace before him, channeling his powerful immortal energy into it, initiating the ancient technique of Unity with Heaven and Earth. This technique established a mystical connection between Jiang Chengxuan and the furnace, enhancing his control and perception. In a stunning display, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s powerful immortal energy drew the flames from the three distant furnaces, accurately directing them into the Mountain and Sea Furnace. The celestial flames roared violently but remained in harmony under his control, each occupying its space without interfering with the others. Lan Yu and the others watched in amazement, even Zhou Xuanyu, an accomplished alchemist himself, couldn¡¯t help but admire Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s exceptional fire control. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s task wasn¡¯t finished. He gestured again, summoning three more celestial flames from the remaining furnaces. The flames traveled through the air, creating brilliant arcs before merging into the Mountain and Sea Furnace. The furnace erupted with intense heat, waves of energy radiating outward, but Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mastery over the flames kept them balanced and controlled. The audience watched with bated breath, realizing the difficulty of simultaneously managing six celestial flames¡ªa feat requiring unparalleled expertise in fire control. After a brief but intense moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s immortal energy, combined with the formidable power of the Mountain and Sea Furnace, subdued the six celestial flames, stabilizing the process. With the initial intense heat subsiding, Lan Yu, Zhou Xuanyu, and the others breathed a sigh of relief. However, they knew the real challenge was yet to come. Chapter 1154 - Chapter 1154: Successful Pill Refinement, Beginning Seclusion (Part 1) Chapter 1154: Successful Pill Refinement, Beginning Seclusion (Part 1) Editor: Henyee Translations The Nine-Turn Scarlet Fire Pill, as its name implies, requires the simultaneous control of nine different celestial flames for its refinement. This foundational step, bringing together the nine flames within the furnace, is the critical threshold for crafting this pill. Even with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s alchemical prowess, he paused briefly to adjust his state before absorbing the flames from the third furnace. Under the tense watch of Zhou Xuanyu and Lan Yu¡¯s group, Jiang Chengxuan exerted both hands simultaneously, one to suppress the flames within the Mountain and Sea Furnace, and the other to draw in the flames from the distant furnaces. With a hum, three more flames, imbued with the aura of the Immortal Domain, were drawn into a fine stream by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s immortal energy, entering the Mountain and Sea Furnace. As soon as the nine celestial flames converged within the furnace, a series of explosive booms resonated, and a terrifying vortex of fire burst forth, engulfing the area. The combined power of the nine celestial flames was immensely formidable. Even Zhou Xuanyu and his companions, seasoned alchemists accustomed to dealing with flames, couldn¡¯t help but gasp and shield themselves with their immortal energy against the residual heat. Yet, Jiang Chengxuan remained unflinching, continuously channeling his immortal energy to subdue the chaotic flames. In his hands, the flames seemed like serpents caught by their tails, writhing chaotically yet unable to harm him. Each arc of fire that crossed the void was skillfully controlled, not touching Jiang Chengxuan at all. This spectacle left Zhou Xuanyu and the others in awe, their admiration for Jiang Chengxuan growing. They sensed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strategy: letting the flames expend some of their energy before subduing them in one decisive move. Indeed, after the flames had raged for a while, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes sharpened. His robe billowed as he roared, fully activating the power of the Mountain and Sea Furnace and manifesting the Fire Dao of the Five Elements in the void. Under this dual suppression, along with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s fire control techniques, the flames began to be contained. It was as if an invisible net captured the flames, forcing them back into the furnace. Occasionally, a few bright sparks escaped, but the situation was firmly under control. ¡°Excellent! Excellent!¡± Zhou Xuanyu exclaimed, laughing heartily. He knew Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s reputation was well-deserved, possessing the incredible ability to control nine celestial flames. ¡°Brother Chengxuan, your skills are truly admirable,¡± Lan Yu and the others echoed, deeply impressed. With the most challenging step overcome, Jiang Chengxuan showed a satisfied expression but chose not to rest. He immediately activated the storage ring, releasing various celestial herbs to float in the air, emitting a soft glow. Once assured that the flames within the furnace were completely subdued, Jiang Chengxuan employed the Flame Striking Technique, transforming the nine different flames into nine fiery spears that collided within the furnace, creating a dazzling display of sparks. The temperature within the Mountain and Sea Furnace reached its peak, with the nine flames occupying distinct areas, burning fiercely. ¡°Go!¡± Jiang Chengxuan commanded, waving his hand. The floating celestial herbs transformed into glowing meteors, sequentially entering the furnace. As the flames made contact with the herbs, a series of mystical ripples spread through the space. Under the watchful eyes of Zhou Xuanyu and his companions, time passed slowly. The continuous burning of the nine flames began to refine the celestial herbs into pure medicinal essence, gathering into a cohesive mass. For Jiang Chengxuan, this step was well-practiced and unlikely to fail. However, refining celestial herbs was inherently a prolonged process, especially with the resilient nature of the herbs needed for the Nine-Turn Scarlet Fire Pill. Despite the intense flames, the refining process was painstakingly slow. As Jiang Chengxuan worked, a hundred years slipped by. Eventually, the pure essence of the celestial herbs filled the area with a dense, vibrant immortal energy, signaling the completion of this crucial step. Seeing the refined essence before the Mountain and Sea Furnace, Jiang Chengxuan let out a deep breath. For a first attempt, reaching this stage was already a remarkable success. Even if he failed later, the experience gained would save a significant amount of time in future attempts. However, Jiang Chengxuan had no intention of failing. Clearing his mind, he adjusted his breath for a moment. With a serious expression, he unleashed his immortal energy, manifesting the rules of the Five Elements, Life and Death, and Samsara. The power of these three rules enveloped the refined essence within the furnace, stabilizing the rules imbued within the medicinal essence. Chapter 1155 - Chapter 1155: Successful Pill Refinement, Beginning Seclusion (Part 2) Chapter 1155: Successful Pill Refinement, Beginning Seclusion (Part 2) Editor: Henyee Translations Under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s precise control, the celestial essences began to merge, each containing distinct rules of the Immortal Domain. This step required exact manipulation to prevent conflicting rules from causing failure. Amid the mystical fluctuations of these rules, Zhou Xuanyu and the others held their breath, not daring to make a sound, afraid of disturbing Jiang Chengxuan. Yet, with his deep understanding of the medicinal and rule forces, Jiang Chengxuan managed to balance and integrate them smoothly, ensuring the formation of the pill shape proceeded without a hitch. Within the Mountain and Sea Furnace, under the illuminating flames reflecting celestial mountains and seas, the pure essences of the celestial herbs converged like rivers flowing into the sea, forming a cohesive, luminous orb. A mysterious aura brewed within it, indicating that the Nine-Turn Scarlet Fire Pill¡¯s basic structure was complete. At this point, the refinement of the Nine-Turn Scarlet Fire Pill was eighty percent complete. If no mistakes were made in the preceding steps, the pill¡¯s successful creation was assured. Zhou Xuanyu¡¯s excitement was palpable, his face flushed with anticipation and gratitude towards Jiang Chengxuan soaring. Zhou Xuanyu had attempted to refine the pill himself, but controlling the nine celestial flames had always been his limit. He couldn¡¯t even refine a single herb to the required standard, let alone reach the pill shaping stage. That Jiang Chengxuan achieved this on his first attempt seemed miraculous to Zhou Xuanyu. ¡°Friend Chengxuan, your alchemical prowess is unparalleled in the history of the Pantheon Sect!¡± Zhou Xuanyu exclaimed, his admiration and respect growing even more. Lan Yu and the others echoed his sentiment, feeling fortunate to have such a connection with Jiang Chengxuan. Finally, the pill shape of the Nine-Turn Scarlet Fire Pill was fully formed, the slightly rustic-looking pill being tempered by the nine celestial flames. At this stage, Jiang Chengxuan could afford a brief rest. He glanced at Zhou Xuanyu and the others, giving a nod to signal that all was well. The joy and relief were evident as everyone nodded back, smiling brightly. Time flew by in this joyous atmosphere, and another hundred years passed. Eventually, the refining process reached its final stage. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s immortal energy surged into the furnace, and the nine celestial flames burst forth, creating a breathtaking spectacle as they filled the sky. The flames, each a different color, turned the surroundings into a realm of immortal splendor. Under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s direction, the flames began to swirl, forming a magnificent vortex reminiscent of a cosmic nebula. ¡°Spinning Fire Technique!¡± Zhou Xuanyu muttered in awe. As an alchemist, he recognized this advanced fire control method, amazed to see Jiang Chengxuan perform it so skillfully. At the vortex¡¯s center, the pill released a potent fragrance, beams of mystical light breaking through the flames and illuminating the area. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s command caused the vortex to collapse inward, and the celestial flames funneled back into the furnace. The fully refined celestial pill shot out, like a comet, landing in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand. The pill was translucent like glass, with intricate fire patterns in nine colors. Just looking at it from a distance, everyone felt a warm, radiant energy. ¡°Brother Zhou, the task is complete,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said calmly, approaching the group with a smile. Awestruck, Zhou Xuanyu bowed deeply, struggling to contain his joy. ¡°Brother Jiang, seeking your help was my greatest fortune. Your alchemical skills are beyond extraordinary!¡± Lan Yu and the others eagerly chimed in, expressing their admiration. They felt fortunate not only for witnessing the process but also for forming a valuable connection through Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Thank you for your praise. Here is your Nine-Turn Scarlet Fire Pill,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said humbly, handing the pill to Zhou Xuanyu. Overwhelmed with gratitude, Zhou Xuanyu accepted the pill with another deep bow. Jiang Chengxuan politely returned the gesture. Zhou Xuanyu hosted a banquet to thank Jiang Chengxuan and his companions, showing his hospitality and appreciation. ¡°Brother Jiang, I can¡¯t thank you enough for this great favor.¡± ¡°Until we meet again,¡± he said as they parted ways. ¡­ Without wasting any time, Jiang Chengxuan returned to his cave. After a brief rest, he reviewed his gains. The Nine-Turn Scarlet Fire Pill recipe, the materials, and the two refined pills were as valuable to him as the pills themselves. The prolonged alchemy process also enhanced his cultivation and strength, with the Celestial Dew Pill continuously replenishing his energy, making the process akin to cultivation. Taking a deep breath, Jiang Chengxuan prepared for seclusion to further elevate his cultivation. He gathered various pills to aid in his breakthrough and the celestial pearls he acquired, brimming with potent immortal energy. ¡°Time to activate the Spirit Gathering Array,¡± he murmured, taking several radiant crystals and placing them at key points outside his cave, where an altar-like structure stood. This altar was part of the Pantheon Sect¡¯s standard seclusion setup, equipped with barriers to enhance spiritual energy concentration. Activating it required energy-infused items. Once the array was active, it signaled to others that the cave¡¯s occupant was in seclusion and not to be disturbed. As Jiang Chengxuan placed the crystals on the altars, a powerful aura surged, and a barrier enveloped the entire cave, forming a robust shield. The array generated a massive pull, drawing spiritual energy from miles around into the cave. Within moments, dense clouds of spiritual energy gathered, cascading like a heavenly waterfall. Satisfied, Jiang Chengxuan returned inside, swallowed a pill, and began meditating, absorbing the abundant spiritual energy to start his seclusion and breakthrough. Chapter 1156 - Chapter 1156: Alchemical Progress, Perfecting Immortal Transformation Realm (Part 1) Chapter 1156: Alchemical Progress, Perfecting Immortal Transformation Realm (Part 1) Editor: Henyee Translations For Jiang Chengxuan, the need for celestial energy seemed endless. It had been a long time since he last entered seclusion for cultivation, and now he felt an almost greedy satisfaction with this familiar sensation. After breaking through to the Immortal Transformation Realm, Jiang Chengxuan had devoted most of his efforts to the path of alchemy. Consequently, his transformed immortal body and its meridians and dantian had remained largely undeveloped, waiting to be fully realized. For most cultivators, developing the power of the immortal body was an extremely lengthy and arduous process. But for Jiang Chengxuan, who had already spent a millennium in cultivation, everything progressed smoothly. Under the influence of the pills that enhanced his immortal power, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body absorbed every bit of celestial energy flowing into his domain, converting it into his own strength. As more and more celestial energy circulated within his body, the limits of his immortal body¡¯s capacity expanded continuously. During this time, the Five Elements Dao, the rules of Life and Death, and the rules of Samsara flowed within him, continuously soaking up the celestial energy and its embedded rules of the Immortal Domain. In such cultivation, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s aura steadily and perceptibly increased with each passing moment. As time passed, his cave abode became shrouded in a dense fog of celestial energy, almost as if it had vanished from sight. During this period, Lan Yu and the others visited Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave but, seeing the thick fog, understood he was in seclusion and did not disturb him. Time flowed in the monotonous cycle of cultivation. Within his cave, Jiang Chengxuan sat like an immovable stone Buddha, breathing in and out like an immortal plant, fully integrated into the environment and absorbing the essence of heaven and earth and the celestial energy. Apart from cultivation, the only movements Jiang Chengxuan made were when he completely absorbed the medicinal power of a pill. He would then accurately take out a new pill, swallow it, and use his immortal power to refine it, thus entering another cycle of cultivation. In the blink of an eye, two hundred years passed. Jiang Chengxuan opened his eyes, his aura fluctuating around him as he exhaled a deep breath. Over the past two centuries, he had used nearly five ninth-level pills, such as Immortal Origin Pills and Extreme Origin Pills. These pills helped him absorb celestial energy and develop the power of his immortal body, pushing the limits of his cultivation. As a result, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s seclusion had yielded significant progress. At this moment, his cultivation level had advanced considerably, reaching the mid-stage of the Immortal Transformation Realm. His immortal body glowed with a more potent aura, radiating stronger energy. In the path of immortality, each realm was profound, and advancing even a little required meticulous effort. Crossing a small realm in two hundred years was an achievement that satisfied Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°It seems that even though I¡¯ve been focused on alchemy, I haven¡¯t lost touch with cultivation,¡± Jiang Chengxuan murmured to himself, feeling more confident. Next, he took out a jade box radiating a celestial glow and placed it in his palm before opening it. Immediately, a rich medicinal fragrance filled the air, accompanied by beams of multicolored light, creating a refreshing sensation. ¡°These are eighth-level pills. Although not as powerful, they are suitable for aiding in the absorption of celestial energy,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said softly. This seclusion was planned in phases rather than a continuous accumulation of power to break through a bottleneck. The previous two hundred years represented the first phase, during which Jiang Chengxuan aimed to reacquaint himself with the rhythm of cultivation and lay a foundation using ninth-level pills. Now that his immortal body¡¯s power had been significantly developed and activated, he was ready for the second phase of his seclusion. This phase focused on absorbing and refining celestial energy to fill the voids in his body. For this purpose, eighth-level pills were ideal, as they required minimal effort to refine, allowing Jiang Chengxuan to concentrate fully on absorbing and converting celestial energy. ¡°Let¡¯s begin,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said, after a brief moment of adjustment. He swallowed an eighth-level Spirit Gathering Pill and resumed his meditation within the dense celestial energy, letting his immortal body absorb it voraciously, creating powerful currents of energy. Within him, the eighth-level pill¡¯s power was automatically refined by his immortal body, accelerating his absorption of celestial energy. The energy flowed through his meridians, enhancing his physical and spiritual strength. As the immense celestial energy surged into Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body, its absorption speed increased dramatically. With the support of the Five Elements Dao, the rules of Life and Death, and the rules of Samsara, a mysterious and profound world began to manifest around him. Under the suppression of these transcendent powers, all the celestial energy entering Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body was refined to its purest form, transforming into an immensely powerful and concentrated immortal force. Chapter 1157 - Chapter 1157: Alchemical Progress, Perfecting Immortal Transformation Realm (Part 2) Chapter 1157: Alchemical Progress, Perfecting Immortal Transformation Realm (Part 2) Editor: Henyee Translations The celestial energy was absorbed into Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Immortal Transformation body, creating a spectacle outside his cave. The enormous celestial energy gathered, forming cascading celestial mist waterfalls that flowed toward Jiang Chengxuan, as if he were sitting in an invisible valley. The rivers on the mountains all poured into the valley, bringing with them majestic mist and awe-inspiring energy. Jiang Chengxuan became the core of this celestial world, with all the energy converging towards him. Sitting amidst the celestial mist waterfall, he bathed in the radiant glow, his aura steadily and continuously rising. This process continued over a long period, with time flowing relentlessly. Before he realized it, Jiang Chengxuan had been in seclusion for five hundred years. As he absorbed the last bit of medicinal power from the final eighth-grade Spirit Gathering Pill, his cultivation level stabilized at the mid-stage of the Immortal Transformation Realm. Now, Jiang Chengxuan emitted a constant celestial glow, surrounded by an ethereal halo, indicating his body was filled to the brim with celestial energy. He had reached the most optimal state since ascending to the Pantheon Sect. Rising from his seated position, Jiang Chengxuan felt his power, nodding in satisfaction. This seclusion had yielded substantial results. However, instead of ending his seclusion, Jiang Chengxuan decided to continue while he was in peak condition. Upon inspecting himself, Jiang Chengxuan noticed that the medicinal power from the Celestial Dew Pill he had consumed before seclusion was nearly exhausted. Continuing without replenishing it would reduce his efficiency, which was unacceptable to him. Jiang Chengxuan always paid meticulous attention to his seclusion, not willing to overlook any detail. With a flash of light, Jiang Chengxuan summoned the Mountain and Sea Furnace before him. A wave of his hand released a collection of celestial herbs, filling the air with a rich medicinal fragrance that dispersed the surrounding mist. The most prominent among these herbs was the Celestial Dewflower, which Jiang Chengxuan had exchanged for two ninth-grade pills during the exchange conference. This flower was a key ingredient for refining the Celestial Dew Pill. Jiang Chengxuan had anticipated this need and acquired the flower as a precaution. With everything ready, Jiang Chengxuan wasted no time. He poured his immense celestial energy into the Mountain and Sea Furnace, igniting it with roaring celestial flames. In his prime condition, refining pills was a task he could accomplish with exceptional efficiency. This dual path of alchemy and cultivation had its advantages. When resources were lacking during seclusion, Jiang Chengxuan could simply refine what he needed without interrupting his plans. In his optimal state, refining a familiar pill like the Celestial Dew Pill was a smooth process. Under his expert control, the celestial flames quickly reached their peak, and the herbs fell into the fire like shooting stars. Within a few years, Jiang Chengxuan had refined the herbs into pure medicinal essence, suspended quietly within the flames. His mastery ensured that each step was executed flawlessly. ¡°Condense!¡± Jiang Chengxuan commanded, unleashing his immense celestial power to suppress and fuse the essences. The remaining celestial rules within the essences intertwined, forming the rule power of the Celestial Dew Pill. This step often posed the greatest risk of failure, but Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expertise, honed by the Celestial Pill Compendium, left no room for mistakes. Quickly, he condensed the essence into a pill shape within the Mountain and Sea Furnace¡¯s flames, producing a pill that resonated with mysterious energy. Within a few decades, Jiang Chengxuan had successfully refined the Celestial Dew Pill, thanks to his advanced cultivation and alchemical skills. The celestial flames subsided, and the Mountain and Sea Furnace¡¯s activity ceased. A warm, radiant Celestial Dew Pill landed in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan swallowed the pill and began refining it. The familiar, gentle life energy spread throughout his body, heightening his sensitivity to the surrounding celestial energy. The already dense celestial energy grew even more concentrated. ¡°Continue!¡± Jiang Chengxuan resolved, sitting back down and resuming his cultivation. Without the aid of additional pills, he relied on the foundation laid over the past five hundred years, diligently breaking through his cultivation barriers. Though the path of an alchemist enhanced his cultivation, it wasn¡¯t limitless. This phase of cultivation stretched for thousands of years. During this time, Lan Yu and others visited Jiang Chengxuan multiple times, always leaving without any news. One day, while they stood outside his cave, sighing in disappointment, the barrier shrouding the cave began to dissipate, revealing the cave¡¯s protective array. This sight filled Lan Yu and the others with joy; Jiang Chengxuan was finally emerging from seclusion. As this thought crossed their minds, the barrier trembled, releasing mystical waves. The celestial energy, drawn by the Spirit Gathering Array, started to disperse. Unable to contain their excitement, Lan Yu and the others rushed towards Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave. Through the lingering mist, they finally saw the figure they had long awaited. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s aura was significantly stronger, astonishing them. Over thousands of years, Jiang Chengxuan had reached the pinnacle of the Immortal Transformation Realm. This realization left Lan Yu and the others in awe. Despite the support of alchemy, such rapid progress seemed almost impossible. ¡°Could it be that Jiang Chengxuan is not only a prodigy in alchemy but also a genius in cultivation?¡± Various thoughts and speculations ran through their minds. ¡°Everyone, it¡¯s been a long time!¡± Jiang Chengxuan greeted them warmly as he stepped out of the mist, awakening them from their reverie. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s presence was surrounded by countless ethereal phenomena, reflecting his near-perfect state. ¡°Brother Chengxuan, congratulations on your successful seclusion and reaching the peak of the Immortal Transformation Realm!¡± Lan Yu exclaimed, their admiration evident. ¡°Such achievement is truly extraordinary!¡± Chapter 1160 - Chapter 1160: Travels in the Immortal Domain (Part 1) Chapter 1160: Travels in the Immortal Domain (Part 1) Editor: Henyee Translations Bidding farewell to Li Fengyun at the Flying Immortal Platform, Jiang Chengxuan officially began his journey through the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain. He had no specific route planned; he simply chose the most appealing scenery before him and ventured forth. Among towering mountains that stood like giants and within the ethereal mists, Jiang Chengxuan maintained a leisurely pace. Whenever he encountered rare plants or herbs, he would pause to examine them. ¡°This pool must be the Profound Extreme Pool¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan murmured, cupping a handful of water and feeling the profound energy within. He had been traveling through this vast, unnamed mountain range for quite some time, reaching its deepest parts. Along the way, Jiang Chengxuan witnessed countless exotic beasts of the Immortal Domain, creatures he had never seen in the lower realm. Some were as enormous as the Sky-Swallowing Python, a species that lived in groups, appearing like moving mountains. This reminded Jiang Chengxuan of the battle with the Tianyao Realm, where their leader was also from the Sky-Swallowing Snake clan. There might be some mysterious connection between them. Compared to the lower realm, these beasts were far more powerful and numerous. However, due to the rules of the Immortal Domain, their intelligence was not as developed as their lower realm counterparts. After thoroughly feeling the rules of the Profound Extreme Pool¡¯s water, Jiang Chengxuan continued on his journey. Throughout this mountain range, whenever he encountered spiritual entities, he would study their rules, deepening his understanding of the Immortal Domain¡¯s laws. This mountain journey spanned several decades. The Immortal Domain¡¯s vastness was terrifying; it took Jiang Chengxuan decades to traverse this mountain range. ¡°Immortal, you are always welcome to visit our tribe again!¡± ¡°Farewell, Immortal!¡± Decades later, at the edge of the mountain range, a group of people dressed in clothes woven from spiritual plants waved at Jiang Chengxuan as he departed. Jiang Chengxuan waved back, riding a six-zhang-tall ox-like beast out of the mountains. This group was the Lin Tribe, who had lived in the mountains for generations. Jiang Chengxuan had encountered them when they were suffering from a sudden plague. Out of compassion, he had refined pills to cure their crisis. In gratitude, the Lin Tribe regarded him as a saint. Despite Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s refusals, some of the tribe members insisted on leading him out of the mountains to show their gratitude. Though their strength was not high, their knowledge of the mountains was unparalleled. They claimed that the creator of their tribe was the master of the mountains. Jiang Chengxuan had no choice but to accept their guidance. He was surprised to find that the Lin Tribe could discover many precious spiritual entities he had not noticed. Thanks to his Immortal Transformation Realm strength, he gained many valuable resources from the mountains. Of course, the vast mountain range housed some beings even Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t easily defeat. In such cases, he traded pills for resources with the more amicable creatures. For those that chose aggression, Jiang Chengxuan was unrelenting. Once, while exploring a deep abyss within the mountains, Jiang Chengxuan encountered a dense miasma that obscured its depth. Even his perception couldn¡¯t determine how deep it went. Intrigued, he decided to investigate. Descending an unknown distance, Jiang Chengxuan found some rare resources and prepared to leave. Suddenly, eight sharp spikes emerged from the abyss, radiating a terrifying aura that made Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression turn serious. The spikes belonged to a spider-like beast of the Immortal Transformation Realm, with eight blood-red eyes glowing in the darkness, exuding violent killing intent. Realizing he had intruded on its territory, Jiang Chengxuan tried to communicate, offering pills in exchange for resources, as he had done before. To his surprise, after consuming the pills, the spider beast attacked, trying to kill him using its home advantage. Prepared for such treachery, Jiang Chengxuan unleashed his celestial power and engaged the beast in a fierce battle. The clash shook the earth, causing mountains to collapse and spreading fear and awe among countless creatures. The Lin Tribe later recounted feeling the battle¡¯s tremors from the other side of the mountains. After a prolonged and intense fight, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s superior Immortal Transformation Realm strength allowed him to slay the spider beast. With its death, the miasma dissipated, revealing the deep chasm¡¯s true nature. Chapter 1161 - Chapter 1161: Travels in the Immortal Domain (Part 2) Chapter 1161: Travels in the Immortal Domain (Part 2) Editor: Henyee Translations As the sorrowful wails of the Abyss Demon Spider echoed back into the depths, countless creatures within the mountains trembled in fear. They realized a formidable outsider had arrived, one capable of slaying even the terrifying spider. Riding on the back of the mountain ox beast, Jiang Chengxuan reminisced about his experiences in the mountains. These decades spent traveling through the wilderness had been the most enjoyable in the Immortal Domain. He not only gained numerous valuable resources but also broadened his horizons and gained experience in battling enemies of the Immortal Transformation Realm. These adventures, so different from alchemy and cultivation, were precisely why he left the Thousand Stars Alchemy Guild to explore the world. This life of traversing treacherous landscapes and seizing opportunities was the true essence of a cultivator¡¯s journey. Constantly staying within the guild might dull his senses and abilities over time. ¡­ Leaving the unnamed mountains, Jiang Chengxuan eventually arrived at a populated area. Before him was a settlement of cultivators, with temporary buildings erected on the plain. A primitive wall made of towering sharpened logs surrounded the area, serving as a basic defense. Within the settlement, numerous cultivators in various attire mingled, clearly from different factions. What surprised Jiang Chengxuan more was the presence of many non-human cultivators among them. In the lower realm, non-human cultivators were natural enemies of human cultivators. Especially in the Floodgate Realm, during the Five Realms War, the non-humans had betrayed the realm and were eventually eradicated by Jiang Chengxuan and his allies. ¡°Welcome, Alchemist, to the Wilderness City!¡± A non-human cultivator in robes greeted Jiang Chengxuan as he approached on his mountain ox beast. Recognizing the emblem on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s uniform, which signified his affiliation with an alchemy guild, the non-human cultivator spoke with warmth. This was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s first time engaging with non-human cultivators in such a setting, and his curiosity was piqued. ¡°What is this Wilderness City for?¡± he asked. Smiling, the non-human cultivator explained, ¡°This Wilderness City is a temporary settlement in the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain, a place for cultivators to exchange and trade goods. Here, anyone can trade anything without questions about its origin, and once a deal is made, there are no take-backs.¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s interest grew. As described, this place was akin to a temporary black market where items that couldn¡¯t be sold elsewhere found buyers. The harmonious interaction between different races was a facade, masking the self-serving nature of each participant. ¡°May I enter?¡± Jiang Chengxuan asked. ¡°Of course,¡± replied the non-human cultivator. With that, Jiang Chengxuan rode his mountain ox beast into the city, attracting the attention of many cultivators. His confident demeanor and distinctive attire marked him as someone not to be trifled with, deterring any opportunistic advances. Satisfied with the impression he made, Jiang Chengxuan turned his focus to the various stalls and platforms scattered throughout the city. The Wilderness City indeed held many rare and exotic treasures, especially among the non-human cultivators. They offered unique items like discarded scales, exotic slaves, and body parts from various creatures. Human cultivators sold an array of items, from magical artifacts to rare herbs, which were also in high demand among the non-human traders. Jiang Chengxuan also noticed the presence of demonic cultivators and evil beings selling dark and gruesome items, from forbidden techniques to grotesque puppets made from human remains. This sight made him frown, his instincts as a former leader of the righteous path in the Floodgate Realm naturally repelled by such things. However, seeing that others were accustomed to it, he decided to let it be. In the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain, it wasn¡¯t his place to enforce righteousness, especially in a place where all were free to trade as they wished. After several days of exploring, Jiang Chengxuan traded his celestial crystals and pills for various rare materials, particularly those unique to non-human races. The Wilderness City indeed held many hard-to-find resources, justifying its continued existence. During his stay, Jiang Chengxuan also learned more about the Immortal Domain. He discovered that non-human races from the lower realm often had ancestral ties in the Immortal Domain, being the descendants of powerful beings. Though this information might not be immediately useful, Jiang Chengxuan stored it in his memory, perhaps for a future autobiography. ¡°Safe travels, Immortal!¡± the non-human guard called out as Jiang Chengxuan left the Wilderness City, riding his mountain ox beast. Based on a merchant¡¯s information, Jiang Chengxuan now had a destination. South of the plains, a gathering of cultivators suggested something significant was happening, and Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t want to miss it. ¡­ Traveling through countless rivers and grasslands, Jiang Chengxuan finally reached a unique place. In the plain stood numerous uneven stone tablets, like silent guardians under the vast sky. Approaching his ox beast, Jiang Chengxuan read the inscription: ¡°Ancient Wilderness Plains.¡± The characters were elegant and grand, exuding a profound aura that indicated they were not the work of ordinary beings. With his keen insight, Jiang Chengxuan discerned that the arrangement of the stone tablets followed a specific pattern, likely serving to suppress or seal something. Feeling the significance of the place, he decided to stay and explore. Leaping from his ox beast, Jiang Chengxuan fed it a handful of pills from his storage ring and said, ¡°You can go now. This grassland is a good place for you.¡± Chapter 1162 - Chapter 1162: Ancient Ruins (Part 1) Chapter 1162: Ancient Ruins (Part 1) Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Low!¡± The mountain ox beast, a highly intelligent spirit beast, understood Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s intentions and knew it had found a good home. It lowered its head in gratitude, let out a long, sorrowful bellow, and reluctantly trotted away into the vastness of the plains. This expansive Ancient Wilderness Plain was as vast as the mountains Jiang Chengxuan had traversed earlier. The mountain ox beast, blending into this environment, would be as safe as a grain of sand in the desert, with no need for concern about its well-being. After bidding farewell to the mountain ox beast, Jiang Chengxuan continued deeper into the Ancient Wilderness Plain. Along the way, he encountered many celestial beings and rare plants, different from those found in the mountains. Though they were not exceptionally rare, the laws they embodied were worth Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s careful study. As he ventured deeper, the surrounding space began to change. Objects that seemed close often required a long journey to reach, while sometimes, a single step felt like traversing a vast distance in an instant. This phenomenon confirmed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s suspicions: some powerful presence was exerting its influence on this plain, causing these spatial distortions. Determined to uncover the secrets hidden within this place, Jiang Chengxuan pressed on. After an indeterminate amount of time, he began to notice tiny, barely visible cracks appearing in the void around him, shimmering with multicolored light and emitting an enigmatic aura. Despite his efforts, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s powers of deduction could not penetrate these cracks to discern their nature. ¡°It seems the secrets hidden here are indeed significant,¡± he muttered to himself, withdrawing his probing energy. Suddenly, he felt as if he had stepped into an invisible vortex, a powerful force pulling him in. Before he could react, a wave of spatial energy engulfed him, and with a hum, he found himself in a new landscape. To his relief, the surrounding terrain still resembled a plateau, indicating he was still somewhere within the Ancient Wilderness Plain. However, the lush green grass had transformed into colorful, energy-infused sand, covering the ground like a shimmering tapestry. Mysterious, multicolored celestial lights snaked through the air, visible but intangible. Before him, a large group of cultivators, dressed in various attires, occupied different areas, some sitting or standing, others conversing in small groups. These were likely the cultivators mentioned by the merchants in the Wilderness City, gathered here for some significant event. Most cultivators barely noticed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s sudden appearance, accustomed to the erratic nature of the place. However, a few turned their attention to him, scrutinizing his presence. Noticing his alchemist¡¯s attire, one man¡¯s eyes lit up, and he approached Jiang Chengxuan. The man appeared middle-aged, with short black whiskers on his upper lip and sharp, shrewd eyes. ¡°Greetings, Alchemist. May I have the honor of knowing your name?¡± he asked with a direct smile. Finding the man¡¯s approach intriguing, Jiang Chengxuan nodded slightly, responding, ¡°Jiang Chengxuan.¡± The man¡¯s enthusiasm did not waver at Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s aloof demeanor. To him, aloofness was typical of alchemists, who often carried an air of superiority. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s lack of outright disdain even left a favorable impression on him. ¡°Hehe, I am Liang Tian, a wandering cultivator here in search of ancient ruins,¡± Liang Tian introduced himself. His mention of ¡°ancient ruins¡± piqued Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s interest, finally shedding light on the reason for the congregation of cultivators. Ancient ruins were remnants of ancient celestial epochs or treasures left behind by long-gone sects, often containing immense wealth and powerful artifacts. Such places were rare and sought after, making Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s encounter here fortuitous indeed. ¡°Ancient ruins, you say? That explains a lot,¡± Jiang Chengxuan mused aloud, his curiosity fully aroused. Liang Tian, seizing the opportunity, launched into an enthusiastic explanation. ¡°You see, this ruin started showing signs of activity several centuries ago¡­¡± As Liang Tian continued to elaborate, Jiang Chengxuan absorbed every detail, his mind racing with possibilities. Encountering an ancient ruin so soon after beginning his journey through the Thousand Stars Immortal Domain was a stroke of incredible luck. Determined to explore this potential treasure trove, he decided to join the others in their quest. Chapter 1163 - Chapter 1163: Ancient Ruins (Part 2) Chapter 1163: Ancient Ruins (Part 2) Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°At that time, someone found an extraordinary treasure in this Ancient Wilderness Plain,¡± the bearded cultivator continued. ¡°When they took it to the Wilderness City to sell, it caused a massive uproar. Through various investigative methods, the treasure¡¯s secret was unearthed and revealed to the public.¡± ¡°Now, with strange phenomena reappearing in the Ancient Wilderness Plain, many people recall that incident and have flocked here, hoping to find the ancient ruins,¡± he explained, finally shedding light on the situation for Jiang Chengxuan. Satisfied with the explanation, Jiang Chengxuan nodded slightly and, with a tacit understanding, tossed a bottle of pills to the bearded cultivator. ¡°If you have more information, please continue,¡± he said calmly. The bearded cultivator, delighted with the gift, probed its contents and was immediately struck by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s generosity. His eyes gleamed with excitement as he adopted a more obsequious tone. ¡°Ah, esteemed friend, your magnanimity knows no bounds. Allow me to share everything I know.¡± He leaned in closer, his demeanor turning serious and secretive. ¡°As far as I know, this ruin might very well be the legacy of a powerful Earth Immortal.¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s interest was piqued, and he gestured for the man to continue. ¡°Years ago, when someone found a treasure here, it was identified as something once belonging to the Water Immortal Sect. This sect was a renowned power near the Ancient Wilderness Plain, and it was led by an Earth Immortal. However, one day, the sect mysteriously vanished without a trace.¡± ¡°Based on these clues, it is highly likely that this ancient ruin is connected to the Water Immortal Sect,¡± he concluded. Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression showed a hint of surprise. He hadn¡¯t expected such a clear and intriguing backstory for the ancient ruins. The sudden disappearance of a powerful Earth Immortal sect was no small matter. It suggested that there might be significant dangers and untold secrets within these ruins. ¡°Alright, I understand. Do you have any more information?¡± Jiang Chengxuan asked after processing the details. The bearded cultivator looked regretful, shrugging helplessly. ¡°I¡¯m afraid that¡¯s all I know. If I had more, I¡¯d certainly share it with you.¡± Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t press further. He waved his hand, indicating that he was done with the conversation, and walked towards a quieter area to meditate and wait. Time passed quietly as more and more cultivators arrived, drawn by the same allure of the ancient ruins. The place grew increasingly crowded, with occasional conflicts breaking out over territory. As the years went by, some grew impatient and left when no further signs of the ruins appeared. Jiang Chengxuan learned from others that such phenomena had occurred before¡ªstrange signs followed by long periods of inactivity, causing many to abandon their hopes. Despite the fluctuating numbers of hopefuls, the allure of the ancient ruins remained strong, drawing new adventurers to replace those who left. Jiang Chengxuan, however, remained patient, confident that his intuition was guiding him correctly. In his constructed tower, he continued his cultivation and waited, his patience unshaken. As a seasoned alchemist, he was no stranger to long periods of waiting. Years passed, and one day, as Jiang Chengxuan meditated, an unprecedented commotion erupted across the Ancient Wilderness Plain. The ground beneath them began to tremble violently, space rippling like waves on the ocean. ¡°The ruins are opening! The ruins are opening!¡± Jubilant cries echoed as cultivators sensed the change. Massive, multicolored space ripples solidified, forming towering pillars of crystal that reached towards the heavens. The sight was both breathtaking and awe-inspiring. Chapter 1164 - Chapter 1164: Caught Between Advancing and Retreating, All Parties Gather Chapter 1164: Caught Between Advancing and Retreating, All Parties Gather Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Hahaha! The heavens have eyes, and finally, I¡¯ve waited long enough!¡± ¡°Heaven rewards the diligent! The ancient ruins, we have arrived!¡± ¡°What terrifying power! This place is definitely extraordinary; it must contain great opportunities!¡± Gazing at the earth-shaking phenomenon, countless cultivators were utterly ecstatic. While resisting the incessant aftershocks, they shouted fervently, their eyes burning with excitement. At this moment, the power of the ancient ruins continued to surge out unceasingly. Beams of celestial light spread out in the void, creating an extremely prosperous scene, with celestial mountains and seas manifesting, emitting layers of treasure light. Finally, before Jiang Chengxuan and the others, the space continually folded, transforming into enormous glazed gates, extending infinitely into the void, forming a corridor of celestial light, resembling a giant glazed dragon. At the end of this corridor of celestial light was the dazzling, flourishing scenery, filled with deadly temptation. Even Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but feel excited, his eyes showing a gleam of joy. After waiting here for decades, the so-called ancient ruins had finally opened. However, deep down, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly felt a sense of unease. Although he had never entered the ancient ruins, he had explored immortal caves before. For an ancient ruin related to an Earth Immortal to open so directly seemed rather unusual. ¡°I will be the first to enter the ancient ruins!¡± ¡°Get out of my way! Don¡¯t block my path!¡± Before Jiang Chengxuan could think further, countless cultivators had already gathered at the entrance of the ruins. In the instant the space stabilized slightly, many people exploded with power, turning into afterimages rushing inside. After all, waiting aimlessly for decades, even Jiang Chengxuan felt bored, let alone these ordinary opportunists. ¡°Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!¡± As figures rushed into the corridor of celestial light, mysterious fluctuations occurred again. However, before they could fly far, those longing for the future, craving the opportunities of the ancient ruins, suddenly halted. Immediately, to everyone¡¯s astonishment, a blinding light curtain flashed. ¡°Hiss¡ª!¡± Following the sound of gasping for breath, the few who rushed into the ancient ruins were instantly cut into pieces, turning into a blood mist, slowly swallowed by the colorful spatial power. It was as if some terrifying existence had chewed them up and swallowed them whole. ¡°Don¡¯t push me! Back off! Damn it!¡± ¡°Move aside! If you don¡¯t, don¡¯t blame me for being rude!¡± ¡°What¡­ what kind of power is this, so terrifying!¡± For a moment, all the cultivators crowded at the entrance of the corridor of celestial light were struck as if by lightning, stunned on the spot, suddenly at a loss. Moments later, many people¡¯s faces turned pale, realizing they had unknowingly walked through the gates of hell, hastily retreated, their minds shaken. The atmosphere, which had been jubilant and lively, instantly froze, and countless people scattered like birds and beasts, fearing they might be affected by the mysterious restriction, retreating far away to observe from a distance. The once peaceful and splendid corridor of celestial light and visions now seemed eerily like a realm of death. ¡°Heh! A bunch of fools. How could an ancient ruin not have restrictions?¡± At this moment, beside Jiang Chengxuan, a cultivator who had not chosen to rush in first sneered with disdain. Hearing this, many of the cautious intruders looked furious and said angrily: ¡°If you knew there were restrictions, why didn¡¯t you warn us!¡± But facing the angry glares of the crowd, the cultivator only faintly revealed his aura of the Transformation Immortal realm, coldly saying to them: ¡°The law of the jungle is natural. Being foolish yourself and blaming others? Say one more word, and I¡¯ll send you to meet them.¡± This statement, coupled with his terrifying aura, silenced many, daring not to express any dissatisfaction. Thus, facing the ancient ruins and countless opportunities within reach, the cultivators fell into a dead silence. Even Jiang Chengxuan was shocked by this sudden turn of events, his expression becoming serious. This ruin, if truly related to an Earth Immortal, its restrictions would be extremely difficult to break. And continuing to delay would be even more disadvantageous to everyone here. They had waited so long for the opening of the ruins, but now could only watch helplessly. Soon, once the news spread, it would surely attract more greedy cultivators from all directions. By then, everyone¡¯s chances of seizing opportunities would significantly diminish. ¡°Everyone, time is of the essence. Now that the ruins have opened, we who are the first to see it must be the first to enter.¡± ¡°If anyone has a good way to break the restriction, please share it, so we can work together and seize the first opportunity.¡± This thought, of course, was not only in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. In the silence, an old man in a grey wide robe of the Transformation Immortal realm earnestly spoke to everyone present. ¡°This is true. If anyone has a method, I am willing to help!¡± ¡°Yes! Everyone, don¡¯t hold back any longer. The news will soon attract more cultivators!¡± The old man¡¯s suggestion quickly gained the support of many present. Chapter 1165 - Chapter 1165: Caught Between Advancing and Retreating, All Parties Gather (2) Chapter 1165: Caught Between Advancing and Retreating, All Parties Gather (2) Editor: Henyee Translations However, despite the call for cooperation, everyone only nodded in agreement without providing any useful information. ¡°It¡¯s easy to talk. Who doesn¡¯t know the origins of this ancient ruin? The restrictions set by its owner cannot be so easily broken,¡± said the sneering cultivator who had previously mocked the deceased. Even the elder who had suggested everyone work together could only sigh silently, unable to refute. Thus, the situation became a stalemate. Jiang Chengxuan had no clue about breaking the restrictions either, but he did not let time pass in vain. While everyone else anxiously searched for a way to break the restrictions, Jiang Chengxuan found a secluded spot to sit cross-legged. He pushed his Dao of Celestial Fate to its limit, causing layers of heavenly power and the force of causality to spread out, connecting with the hidden information of the world around him. In the world of his divination, Jiang Chengxuan saw a brilliant galaxy enveloped in a strange cage, composed of countless blades densely packed like a fishing net. This vision clearly indicated information about the ancient ruins. Great opportunities existed within, but the restrictions fused the space into a bizarre form, where any careless entry would result in being instantly cut into pieces. To forcibly break it would require at least the power of a True Immortal, as only those above that level could shake the spatial rules of the immortal domain. ¡°I wonder if I can find a path¡­¡± With this thought in mind, Jiang Chengxuan pushed his divination to its extreme, pouring vast divination power into the vision representing the restrictions of the ancient ruins. Suddenly, a glimmer of golden light emerged from the cage, slowly extending inward as if pointing out a path. However, before Jiang Chengxuan could show any sign of joy, the vision representing the restrictions abruptly changed, cutting off most of the path indicated by the divination power, leaving only a tiny fragment at the end. This fragment was like a grain of sand compared to the entire restriction. Seeing this, even Jiang Chengxuan could only sigh. This situation clearly indicated one thing: the restrictions were endlessly variable, and forcibly divining a path would take hundreds or thousands of years. By then, the divination would have lost its meaning, as powerful figures or large forces would have already come and plundered the ancient ruins clean. Thus, the plan of divination was unworkable. Just as Jiang Chengxuan was about to disperse his divination, the vision representing the restrictions suddenly trembled, and a crack appeared, tearing through the entire restriction. In the shattered vision of the restrictions, several blurry figures emerged, holding balls of celestial light. Suddenly, they exuded killing intent, and terrifying auras emanated from them, creating a sea of blood. This unexpected change shocked Jiang Chengxuan, his face growing solemn. The divination clearly indicated that several powerful figures would soon arrive, causing a bloodbath here, extremely dangerous. With this, the divination was complete, and all visions dissipated. Jiang Chengxuan fell into deep thought. It seemed the news had spread faster than he expected. Soon, cultivators would arrive to fight for the ancient ruins. If he wanted to leave, he had to decide quickly. ¡°No, perhaps this is an opportunity¡­¡± Finally, a sudden flash of insight struck Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind, and he decided to stay. Leaving now after waiting for decades would be too disheartening to accept. Chapter 1166 - Chapter 1166: Breaking the Restrictions, Expelling the Crowd Chapter 1166: Breaking the Restrictions, Expelling the Crowd Editor: Henyee Translations The arrival of these two terrifying forces was like a bucket of cold water poured over everyone¡¯s hearts. Instantly, the atmosphere at the entrance of the ancient ruins plummeted to freezing point. Seeing the presence of beings at the Immortal level, everyone couldn¡¯t help but gasp. The two most formidable figures among them were especially suffocating. Even the cultivators who had initially occupied the corridor of celestial light tightened their expressions upon seeing the newcomers. They discreetly moved their steps, pushing the retreating scattered cultivators further back, making way for the foremost area once more. ¡°The ancient ruins of the Shui Xian Sect have indeed emerged!¡± ¡°Hahaha! Truly, heaven helps me!¡± ¡°I can already see the opportunities; I can¡¯t wait any longer!¡± The cultivators from the two great immortal sects were all ecstatic, fixing their eyes on the corridor of celestial light. Ignoring the surrounding people, they walked proudly to the front, stepping into the cover of the celestial light. ¡°It¡¯s the Huang Tian Immortal Sect and the Jin She Immortal Sect! Even they have come!¡± ¡°That¡¯s the Huang Tian Immortal and the Jin She Immortal! They are True Immortal-level powerhouses! Truly terrifying!¡± ¡°Why have these two great immortal sects from afar arrived so quickly? Could it be that they had already foreseen the opening of this ancient ruin?¡± The cultivators who arrived earlier from other immortal sects were now murmuring amongst themselves. They had arrived quickly because their sects were near the Gao Huang Plain, but why these two distant immortal sects could arrive so fast left them puzzled and shocked. Jiang Chengxuan, however, had a different thought. He speculated that the treasures previously fallen from the ruins were now in the hands of these two immortal sects. There must be some connection between them, and some changes had attracted these two sects, even prompting their True Immortal-level leaders to come personally. As Jiang Chengxuan observed, one of the leaders, the Huang Tian Immortal, was holding a treasure. The treasure was rectangular, about a few feet long, and was a treasure ruler. It emitted a dense celestial light, exuding extremely mysterious spatial fluctuations, similar to the aura of the corridor of celestial light, incredibly powerful. Many saw this and finally understood. It seemed these two great immortal sects had coveted this ancient ruin for a long time and had prepared even such clues. The cultivators¡¯ eyes flickered, their gazes filled with a trace of delight. With the treasure ruler and the presence of the True Immortal-level Huang Tian Immortal, breaking the restriction of the ancient ruins seemed inevitable. Even if they couldn¡¯t obtain major opportunities, they might at least get some leftovers. However, amidst the silence and anticipation of all parties, the high-ranking members of the two immortal sects conversed among themselves. After contemplating the distant corridor of celestial light for a while, the Huang Tian Immortal did not choose to attempt breaking the restriction directly. Instead, he turned to the cultivators from the sects who had arrived earlier, speaking arrogantly: ¡°You all, come here.¡± Hearing this, the cultivators of the various sects were taken aback. The leaders of several forces exchanged glances, feeling uneasy. But, compelled by the terrifying power of the True Immortal, they dared not disobey. Even those at the Ascendant Immortal level obediently approached the Huang Tian Immortal. ¡°Immortal, why have you summoned us?¡± One person forced a smile, flattering the Huang Tian Immortal. The others were equally curious, even the bystanders like Jiang Chengxuan watched with interest. However, the next words of the Huang Tian Immortal made the scattered cultivators turn pale. Under the watchful eyes of the sect cultivators, he slowly said: ¡°Expel these scattered cultivators. Once we break the restriction, you will be allowed to enter. Otherwise, don¡¯t blame me for being ruthless.¡± This statement shocked the sect cultivators once again. The Huang Tian Immortal was treating them as henchmen to drive away Jiang Chengxuan and the other scattered cultivators. Yet, instead of feeling angry, the sect cultivators breathed a sigh of relief. As long as the Huang Tian Immortal Sect and the Jin She Immortal Sect allowed them entry into the ancient ruins, such trivial matters didn¡¯t bother them. But among the scattered cultivators, the Huang Tian Immortal¡¯s words caused an uproar. They hadn¡¯t expected the two great immortal sects to be so domineering, not even allowing them a chance for scraps. After waiting here for decades, this move completely disregarded them. Even so, the scattered cultivators dared not voice their anger. Faced with the True Immortal¡¯s might, what could they do but feel bitter? Anyone daring to resist would be met with deadly force. At this time, even the prepared Jiang Chengxuan wore a solemn expression, his eyes fixed on the two True Immortal powerhouses. Chapter 1167 - Chapter 1167: Breaking the Restrictions, Expelling the Crowd (2) Chapter 1167: Breaking the Restrictions, Expelling the Crowd (2) Editor: Henyee Translations If those two truly intended to suppress everyone here directly, even Jiang Chengxuan would have to reconsider his plans. Fortunately, after instructing the sect cultivators, the Huang Tian Immortal paid no further attention to the others. He nodded slightly to the Jin She Immortal, and with their signal, the immortals and disciples from the two great sects began to circulate their spiritual power, changing formations, and forming a specific array. Under this formation, a terrifying celestial power erupted, manifesting a vision of a fiery bird grasping the sun in the void. On the other side, the Jin She Immortal Sect manifested a golden snake coiled around the sun. As these visions appeared, the space began to tremble violently. The Huang Tian Immortal and the Jin She Immortal, two True Immortals, manifested their Dao principles, revealing their resplendent, glazed forms. Combining with the visions, they emitted a terrifying aura capable of destroying the world. Under this immense power, everyone held their breath, faces filled with fear. Even Jiang Chengxuan had never witnessed such power, except when he felt the oppressive aura of the Red Fire Immortal in the cave of the Donghe Immortal. ¡°Boom!¡± Under the trembling gazes of the crowd, the two True Immortals unleashed their full power, combining their celestial power into the treasure ruler, and their figures charged into the corridor of celestial light. The celestial power shook the entire ancient ruins, and the treasure ruler, activated by the two True Immortals, extended to a thousand feet long, directly piercing into the restricted space. In an instant, dazzling light erupted, illuminating the entire area in a brilliant display. The two True Immortals¡¯ figures stood towering, wielding the thousand-foot treasure ruler, clashing directly with the restrictive force, creating an extremely terrifying scene that left everyone gasping. The space began to warp and shift like invisible waves, causing everything around to distort. Clearly, to avoid prolonged delays, the Huang Tian Immortal and the Jin She Immortal chose to use the celestial treasure¡¯s power to forcefully break the restriction and open a passage. ¡°What are you all standing around for? Don¡¯t you want to enter the ancient ruins?!¡± Amidst the shocking scene, the authoritative voice of the Huang Tian Immortal echoed through the spatial fluctuations, causing a chill to run down everyone¡¯s spine, making them avert their gaze. ¡°Alright! Let¡¯s take action!¡± ¡°You scattered cultivators, go back where you came from! Don¡¯t be an eyesore!¡± ¡°The Immortal Lord has spoken, obey quickly, or do you wish to die?!¡± The sect cultivators, snapping out of their shock, began to circulate their powers, bursting forth with surging celestial energy. They manifested their Dao principles, suppressing the void and shouted angrily at Jiang Chengxuan and the other scattered cultivators. Their words were unceremonious, as if scolding servants, causing the scattered cultivators to seethe with rage, their eyes flashing coldly. In the Wanxing Immortal Domain, the number of scattered cultivators was considerable, and they were not weak. Alongside the many sects and factions, there were often conflicts between them. Thus, facing the scolding of the sect cultivators, many scattered cultivators did not comply but instead manifested their powers, standing their ground, showing no intention of leaving. ¡°A bunch of idiots! Do you want to die?!¡± Seeing this, the sect cultivators showed no mercy. With an angry shout, they unleashed their celestial power to suppress the scattered cultivators. In an instant, dozens of terrifying attacks filled with celestial energy were directed at Jiang Chengxuan and the scattered cultivators. Though they were intimidated by the True Immortals, they did not back down from the sect cultivators¡¯ attacks, using their powers to evade and defend. It was clear they were expressing their dissatisfaction through their actions. Driving us away is one thing, but making us leave voluntarily is impossible! Despite the lack of extremely powerful figures among the scattered cultivators, their sheer numbers included many at the Immortal level. They scattered like birds, forming a dark mist over the turbulent sea. In the chaos, the sect cultivators went berserk, unleashing their celestial powers and Dao principles to attack the scattered cultivators. Even Jiang Chengxuan, using his celestial power, mingled into the chaotic crowd, evading the energy torrents. ¡°Damn! These scattered cultivators are courting death!¡± ¡°If you act like this, don¡¯t blame us for being ruthless!¡± The sect cultivators, growing impatient in the chaos, knew they had to fulfill the order from the Huang Tian Immortal, who promised entry to the ancient ruins as a condition. Failure would mean being expelled as well, an outcome they couldn¡¯t accept. ¡°Don¡¯t hold back! Kill those who refuse to leave!¡± One of the most powerful Ascendant Immortal cultivators shouted in anger. He exploded with celestial power, flashing into the chaotic crowd of scattered cultivators. His killing intent was evident as he unleashed his full Ascendant Immortal aura, creating a massive domain that enveloped everyone. Immediately, Jiang Chengxuan and others felt their energy locked onto. With a shout, torrents of celestial energy crashed down like falling stars, aiming to kill. ¡°Ahhh!!¡± Under the full power of an Ascendant Immortal, numerous scattered cultivators were killed instantly, their screams echoing. Those who narrowly escaped shuddered in fear. ¡°Go!¡± Many weaker scattered cultivators, terrified, fled desperately, abandoning any further desire for the ruins. ¡°If you don¡¯t leave, you will all die!¡± The Ascendant Immortal¡¯s voice, thunderous and intimidating, echoed through his domain, striking fear into the scattered cultivators. Reluctantly, more cultivators sighed and left, unable to withstand his power. Just when the sect cultivators thought they were successfully driving away the crowd, the entrance to the ancient ruins changed again. Under the combined power of the Huang Tian Immortal and the Jin She Immortal, the mysterious restriction was now full of holes, causing another round of terrifying tremors. The corridor of celestial light, like a dragon, now had a massive fissure extending to the end. This scene reignited hope among the despairing scattered cultivators. The restriction was breaking; the opportunity was within reach! Instantly, the remaining scattered cultivators unleashed their full power, breaking through the Ascendant Immortal¡¯s blockade. Taking advantage of the turbulent restriction, everyone rushed towards the corridor of celestial light, including Jiang Chengxuan. Under the angry glares of the sect cultivators, they passed through layers of light curtains, with the fissure leading into the ancient ruins right before their eyes. ¡°A bunch of useless trash!¡± Chapter 1168 - Chapter 1168: Evading Pursuit, Blending into the Ruins Chapter 1168: Evading Pursuit, Blending into the Ruins Editor: Henyee Translations Just as the scattered cultivators were overjoyed, a terrifying scene suddenly unfolded, causing everyone to feel as if their hearts were being torn apart. Amidst the unstable spatial waves, the Huang Tian Immortal¡¯s form appeared, overlooking them with eyes full of killing intent. Instantly, all cultivators near the fissure at the entrance of the ancient ruins felt a chill in their hearts, as if they had fallen into an icy abyss. Only then did they snap out of the deadly allure of the ancient ruins, realizing that it was a True Immortal who had opened the restriction. But by this time, fear had already set in, and it was too late. In the corridor of celestial light, they were trapped between the threat of the True Immortal ahead and the furious sect cultivators behind, already in a hopeless situation. ¡°Defying my command, you deserve death.¡± In the next moment, before anyone could react, the Huang Tian Immortal spoke coldly and attacked. His burning golden fire form pierced through the unstable spatial waves, descending upon the crowd with a terrifying spiritual pressure. The might of a True Immortal was unmistakable! Even though the power of the restriction had not completely dissipated, it did not hinder his attack. From an unknown distance, the fire hand of the Huang Tian Immortal reached them in an instant, turning the space before Jiang Chengxuan and the others into a sea of endless light and heat. The scorching aura penetrated the protective spiritual energy of many cultivators. ¡°No! I don¡¯t want to die!¡± ¡°I must enter the ancient ruins! I can¡¯t die here!¡± In an instant, driven by the will to survive, the scattered cultivators overcame the fearsome aura, activating their techniques and unleashing their full power. Amidst dazzling manifestations, they summoned countless treasures, releasing formidable power that formed barriers of light under the scorching fire hand. However, despite their numbers, their power was insignificant and fragile against the might of a True Immortal. In the next moment, the terrifying fire hand crushed the scattered cultivators¡¯ defenses, and countless cultivators were vaporized instantly, their Dao principles shattered. The scene was horrifying, even causing the sect cultivators to gasp and feel a chill down their spines. With just a casual strike, the True Immortal had annihilated most of the cultivators they had been fighting for so long. This was the power of a True Immortal! Even the Ascendant Immortal sect master felt he could not withstand more than a few moves under such power. ¡°Five Elements Universe Map!¡± ¡°Void Rotation Ring!¡± Faced with the True Immortal¡¯s attack, Jiang Chengxuan, with a grave expression, immediately used his trump cards. The Five Elements Universe Map, glowing with five-colored light, formed a shield, while the chaotic void power formed a protective ring around him. His defensive garment emitted a barrier capable of withstanding immortal power. With these defenses, Jiang Chengxuan managed to neutralize the strike. He then looked around solemnly, seeing that only a few dozen cultivators remained out of the original crowd, struggling to survive in the flames. This sight tightened Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s resolve. There was no doubt that the power of a True Immortal was insurmountable for those below that level. If the Huang Tian Immortal was determined to kill them all, they were doomed. In this life-and-death moment, an idea flashed in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. If there was any chance of survival, it was to enter the ancient ruins and hide. With this thought, he instantly concealed his aura, using his Heavenly Tribulation Divination technique to blend himself into the surrounding chaotic energy. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s presence vanished completely, hidden by the unstable spatial fluctuations. He believed that even a True Immortal could not easily find him. ¡°Boom!¡± Soon, the power of the True Immortal¡¯s strike dissipated, leaving a vast void of ruins, devastated and desolate. Out of the scattered cultivators attempting to enter the ruins, only a few with strong powers, like those in the Transformation Immortal realm, managed to survive. ¡°Hmph!¡± The Huang Tian Immortal snorted coldly, his expression icy. This time, he did not attack again but turned to the stunned sect cultivators and said: ¡°If you fail again, you will die too.¡± These cruel words shocked the sect cultivators, filling them with fear. This was their final chance given by the Huang Tian Immortal. In a near-frenzy, the sect cultivators, terrified, unleashed their celestial treasures and powers, transforming into streaks of light and rushing into the void, attacking the remaining scattered cultivators. Powerful celestial energy erupted on the battlefield once more. The remaining scattered cultivators, faces filled with despair, manifested their final strength. Chapter 1169 - Chapter 1169: Evading Pursuit, Blending into the Ruins (2) Chapter 1169: Evading Pursuit, Blending into the Ruins (2) Editor: Henyee Translations Dragging their battered bodies, the scattered cultivators fought back against the sect cultivators. They had never imagined that after waiting for decades, the ancient ruins would reward them with death. In an instant, the furious scattered cultivators and the sect cultivators broke out into a fierce battle, making the already unstable space even more chaotic. Amidst this chaos, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s presence went unnoticed by anyone. As the scattered cultivators and sect cultivators clashed, no one paid attention to him. Jiang Chengxuan breathed a sigh of relief, realizing that the worst-case scenario had not occurred. ¡°A bunch of ants¡­¡± Meanwhile, in the void, the two True Immortals from the Huang Tian and Jin She sects finally retracted their power. With a disdainful sneer, the overbearing Huang Tian Immortal led his fervent disciples through the broken restriction, entering the ancient ruins amidst waves of mysterious fluctuations. The True Immortal had driven away the scattered cultivators merely to eliminate potential threats, while leaving the sect cultivators to act as cannon fodder in case of danger. If any treasures or opportunities were found by the sect cultivators, he could always take them by force once they exited the ruins. After all, sects had fixed bases that couldn¡¯t escape, unlike scattered cultivators who could vanish without a trace after gaining treasures. Hence, he had personally acted to kill Jiang Chengxuan and the others, all part of his calculation, a strategy that was terrifyingly meticulous. However, he had overlooked one point¡ªthe existence of Jiang Chengxuan. Seeing the Huang Tian and Jin She sect members entering the ancient ruins, Jiang Chengxuan felt his mind relax. With the threat of the two True Immortals gone, he no longer faced any immediate life-threatening danger in the ruins. Yet, looking at the battlefield where sect cultivators and scattered cultivators fought to the death, Jiang Chengxuan frowned but chose not to intervene. Everyone there had sought the treasures of the ancient ruins and had to face the consequences themselves. Taking advantage of the chaos, Jiang Chengxuan moved stealthily towards the ancient ruins. Concealed by his Heavenly Tribulation Divination, no one detected his presence. Soon, the fissure forcibly opened by the treasure ruler of the Huang Tian and Jin She Immortals appeared within his reach. The deep fissure emitted terrifying fluctuations, connecting to the ancient ruins on the other side. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan flashed forward and entered the fissure. In an instant, mysterious waves of energy enveloped him, and his vision was filled with endless radiance. ¡°What¡¯s this?¡± This anomaly drew the attention of the sect cultivators, but amidst the spatial fluctuations, they couldn¡¯t see clearly. Their senses detected nothing, so they assumed it was merely a fluctuation of the restriction and continued their battle with the scattered cultivators. Under the combined assault of the sect cultivators, the chaotic void eventually returned to silence. The few remaining scattered cultivators, even those at the Immortal level, were all killed, leaving no trace behind. The once splendid corridor of celestial light was now littered with remnants, the bright red and chaotic pollution a stark testament to the brutal battle. ¡°Sigh, let¡¯s move on.¡± The sect cultivators finally sighed in relief, regrouped, and flew towards the entrance of the ancient ruins. Despite the looming threat of the two great sects, they couldn¡¯t abandon the opportunities within the ancient ruins. ¡°Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!¡± Led by the sect immortals, the sect cultivators, clad in splendid robes, leaped into the fissure one by one. Bursts of light and spatial fluctuations followed, and soon they all disappeared. ¡­ Simultaneously, after experiencing a strange teleportation, Jiang Chengxuan found himself in a new world. Stepping out of the nine-colored spatial energy, he saw a dense forest brimming with vitality. Towering trees, glowing with a faint light and emitting celestial energy, formed a vast green city. Immense spiritual energy permeated the air, forming mist, while long vines like giant snakes sprawled among the trees, resembling grand avenues. Beneath Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s feet was a swampy land, glowing with a greenish hue, overgrown with weeds and various exotic plants swaying in the wind. Numerous hidden presences lurked beneath the swamp, difficult to discern. Jiang Chengxuan first felt joy, then a hint of caution. This swampy forest was not as peaceful as it seemed; his instincts warned him of lurking dangers. After a brief rest to stabilize himself, Jiang Chengxuan began exploring cautiously. Concealing his presence, he moved to a large vine, planning to use it as a path to delve deeper into the area. However, as soon as he stepped onto the vine, it erupted with powerful energy. Countless tiny tendrils emerged, dripping with gray-purple liquid, attacking Jiang Chengxuan. Prepared for this, Jiang Chengxuan remained unfazed, instantly summoning the Five Elements Universe Map, transforming it into the Gengjin Void Sword, and slashing at the tendrils. ¡°Buzz!¡± In an instant, the sharp sword light and powerful void energy cut through the tendrils, annihilating them. The vine beneath Jiang Chengxuan shuddered and split open into a massive maw lined with poisonous spikes, attempting to swallow him whole. A poisonous mist containing rule power erupted from the maw, slightly numbing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body. Realizing the vine¡¯s lethality, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression turned grave. He forcefully activated his celestial power, leaping into the air, and retrieved a pill from his storage ring, consuming it to neutralize the poison. Once the poison¡¯s effects dissipated, Jiang Chengxuan decided not to hold back. Pouring immense spiritual power into the Gengjin Void Sword, he slashed down, unleashing a hundred-foot void sword intent. The terrifying force stirred up a storm in the forest, the powerful sword intent tearing through the vine, causing purple venom to gush out like a tidal wave, resulting in a poisonous rain. The sizzling sound of corrosion echoed, and the poisonous mist scared away countless bizarre beasts, their screeches filling the air as they fled. Chapter 1170 - Chapter 1170: Evading Detection, Spirit of the Great Tree Chapter 1170: Evading Detection, Spirit of the Great Tree Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!¡± Explosions echoed continuously through the dense forest, the long stretch of poisonous vines rupturing inch by inch, creating waves of poisonous wind and blood rain. Countless plants and hidden swamp creatures were contaminated by the venom, instantly incinerated into ashes. Only the towering trees emitted layers of celestial light when touched by the venom, blocking the damage. After a moment, the terrifying commotion finally ceased. ¡°It was just a plant¡­¡± In the chaotic swamp, Jiang Chengxuan used his Five Elements Reincarnation World technique to isolate himself from the layers of poisonous mist and began his exploration. After killing the massive poisonous vine, he followed its remains, hoping to find a demon core or something similar. But ultimately, he discovered that the poisonous vine was merely a plant. It attacked him out of hunting instinct rather than intelligence. Jiang Chengxuan was slightly surprised but still collected some materials from the plant. Regardless, this spirit plant containing some kind of rule-based poison could be useful for alchemy. After all, the special venom required him to consume an antidote pill to fully neutralize it. With this in mind, Jiang Chengxuan became even more cautious about the ancient ruins. This place was evidently more dangerous than the cave of the Donghe Immortal, bearing the secrets of an Earth Immortal sect. Its peril surpassed that of the Donghe Immortal¡¯s legacy and testamentary secret realm. While Jiang Chengxuan continued his exploration in the dense forest, he suddenly heard sounds of air being sliced behind him. Instantly, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed, sensing several cultivators approaching rapidly. ¡°They arrived so quickly¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan murmured to himself, concealing his aura and using his Heavenly Tribulation Divination technique to cloak his presence, blending into the shadows. These cultivators, judging by their aura, were not from the Huang Tian and Jin She sects but from other minor sects. After dealing with the remaining scattered cultivators, they too had entered the fissure of the ancient ruins and were transported to the swampy forest. The battle between Jiang Chengxuan and the poisonous vine had drawn them here with its commotion. ¡°Hmm? What¡¯s this?¡± ¡°Is this where the disturbance came from?¡± Under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s covert observation, he saw seven cultivators descending into the chaotic battlefield, two of them at the Transformation Immortal level. No wonder they dared to approach the source of the disturbance so boldly. Seeing the poisonous mist and the sinister remains of the vine, their faces turned grave. ¡°What kind of poison mist is this? It even affects us Transformation Immortals.¡± A white-haired elder in luxurious robes spoke solemnly. Hearing this, another burly figure resembling a giant bear also noticed the anomaly and muttered to himself: ¡°This swamp is fraught with danger; it¡¯s not a simple place.¡± ¡°Perhaps powerful beasts were fighting for territory, causing the commotion.¡± His sharp gaze swept over the forest, pausing before he added: ¡°Or maybe someone has entered this place¡­¡± These words made Jiang Chengxuan shiver, his eyes turning cold. He had snuck in to avoid conflict, not wanting to attract attention as a lone scattered cultivator amidst the forces of the Huang Tian Immortal and the various sects. Being noticed could lead to pursuit and death. Unfortunately, the sect cultivators, realizing this possibility, exchanged glances and began spreading out to search, their celestial power flaring. Given the heavy poison mist, they abandoned sensing techniques in favor of a carpet search. This approach rendered Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s concealment technique ineffective. ¡°Do I have to take action?¡± Hidden atop a giant tree, Jiang Chengxuan pondered, his face solemn. Not far away, bursts of celestial power stirred the forest, dissipating the dense poison mist and churning the swamp into thick waves. Jiang Chengxuan considered seeking another path, but all he saw was a chaotic forest filled with countless vines and layers of green webs, brimming with danger. Venturing deeper into the swampy forest might cause more commotion, alerting the sect cultivators and trapping him further. Caught between two dangers, he could end up in an even more precarious situation. Chapter 1171 - Chapter 1171: Evading Detection, Spirit of the Great Tree (2) Chapter 1171: Evading Detection, Spirit of the Great Tree (2) Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh¡ª¡± The sound of the swamp surging grew closer, as Jiang Chengxuan adjusted his state to its peak while concealing his aura, ready to strike. In this situation where he was hidden and his enemies were exposed, he had to launch a thunderous attack to kill a key figure and secure victory. Time ticked by, the air thick with tension. Just as the poison mist thinned and Jiang Chengxuan prepared to strike, an unexpected change occurred. A soft ¡°hiss¡± sounded suddenly from an extremely close distance behind him. In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes gleamed coldly as he focused his senses. What he saw was the giant tree behind him, its surface shimmering with invisible celestial power, slowly opening like a door to reveal a small space. The interior glowed with gentle light, emanating a welcoming aura, inviting Jiang Chengxuan to enter and hide. This scene left Jiang Chengxuan momentarily stunned. Why did this mysterious swamp tree suddenly open up like this? Was it due to its own intelligence, or was someone controlling it? Thoughts raced through Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind, considering all possibilities. Finally, after a moment¡¯s contemplation, he decided to enter the tree hollow. Once inside, the tree bark closed up again, sealing off all traces of his presence. It became clear to Jiang Chengxuan that this change was indeed controlled by someone and not a natural occurrence. ¡°Hmm? There¡¯s no trace here¡­¡± ¡°It must have been our imagination¡­¡± Meanwhile, the sect cultivators searching outside finally reached the spot where Jiang Chengxuan had been, just a few steps away from the tree hiding him. Yet, with the combined concealment of the Heavenly Tribulation Divination and the tree¡¯s natural barrier, they couldn¡¯t find any trace of him. ¡°Let¡¯s go check elsewhere; this place is too strange.¡± After a fruitless search, the leading two Transformation Immortals decided to move on, their celestial power flaring as they left. With their numerous disciples in tow, this eerie swampy forest was not an ideal exploration site compared to other parts of the ancient ruins. ¡°Honored guest, may you reveal yourself?¡± Inside the spacious tree hollow, Jiang Chengxuan sighed in relief upon sensing the departure of the cultivators. With a curious expression, he bowed to the interior of the tree and spoke respectfully. Though he didn¡¯t know who was behind this or their intentions, they had undeniably helped him. Unexpectedly, in response to his words, several vine-like structures within the tree began to move, coalescing into a tree-like figure. It didn¡¯t speak but instead emitted a spiritual energy wave that entered Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind, conveying its message. To Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s amazement, he realized that his benefactor was none other than the giant tree itself¡ªor rather, the spirit of the entire forest. The information shared by the tree spirit revealed that this forest was once a site for Shui Xian Sect¡¯s secret research on spiritual plants. This swampy forest was born from the research of Shui Xian Sect¡¯s immortals, each giant tree sharing a common soul. These trees, though powerful, lacked intelligence and the instinct to kill. After the mysterious demise of Shui Xian Sect, a malignant vine arrived, draining the energy from these giant trees and over time, turning the forest into a poisoned swamp. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s battle with the poisonous vine greatly aided the trees, prompting the tree spirit to assist him in escaping the sect cultivators. ¡°May I¡­?¡± Before Jiang Chengxuan could inquire further, the tree figure emitted another light wave, conveying additional information that made Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes shine with surprise. ¡°You say that if I help you eliminate the poisonous vines, you will reveal a hidden opportunity within this forest?¡± Faced with the spacious tree hollow, Jiang Chengxuan asked in astonishment. This unexpected boon left him momentarily speechless. The poisonous vines, though numerous, were not particularly fearsome, mostly at the Transformation Immortal level. Their attacks seemed tailored to these trees, lacking versatility. Had these trees possessed higher intelligence, they could have eradicated the vines themselves. However, Jiang Chengxuan quickly decided to accept the task. His instincts told him the tree spirit¡¯s words were genuine, and the hidden opportunity was no trivial matter. It was better to help the trees and achieve a win-win situation. ¡°Buzz¡ª¡± Upon Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s agreement, the tree emitted a bright light, expressing its joy. The entrance to the tree hollow opened once more, and a bundle of radiant celestial objects was presented to Jiang Chengxuan by the tree¡¯s tendrils. ¡°What¡¯s this¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan realized these items were aids for his mission. He saw a map made from tree bark and several spirit fruits. The map detailed the entire swampy forest, marking the locations of the poisonous vines, rare herbs, and even the residing beasts. The fruits, emitting a life force stronger than that of vitality fruits, were extraordinary. ¡°Thank you. I will help you eradicate the poisonous vines.¡± After storing the treasures, Jiang Chengxuan promised earnestly to the trees. The trees responded with shimmering lights, showing their appreciation. Without delay, Jiang Chengxuan headed towards the nearest cluster of poisonous vines. Soon, he reached a massive vine, which immediately attacked him with its toxic maw. Chapter 1172 - Chapter 1172: Clearing Poisonous Vines, Redirecting the Disaster Chapter 1172: Clearing Poisonous Vines, Redirecting the Disaster Editor: Henyee Translations With the map of the forest provided by the Great Trees, Jiang Chengxuan navigated the immense swampy forest, riding his Gengjin Void Sword. Along the way, the towering trees exuded a friendly aura, emitting faint celestial light to guide him. With their help, Jiang Chengxuan could shield himself from the swamp¡¯s miasma. The deeper he ventured into the forest, the more pronounced the effects of the poisonous vines became. Even ordinary spaces were filled with rule-infused toxic mist, veiling everything in a hazy shroud. Fortunately, the guidance of the Great Trees allowed Jiang Chengxuan to identify the location of the vines clearly. At one point, as he moved through the dense fog of the swampy forest, a black-purple bolt of lightning suddenly shot towards him with terrifying speed, evaporating the surrounding mist in an instant to reveal a clear path. Facing this sinister attack, Jiang Chengxuan remained unfazed. His abundant celestial power erupted, as if he had anticipated the strike, and he slashed at the lightning with his sword. ¡°Boom!¡± A thunderous roar echoed through the void, whipping up a fierce wind. The clash of forces generated a terrifying shockwave, scattering fragments of black-purple lightning that corroded the swamp and turned it into black powder. Any vegetation that touched this strange lightning instantly withered and turned to black smoke. This was not merely a destructive force but a rule-based toxin. Even Jiang Chengxuan had to avoid it cautiously. ¡°The deeper I go, the more formidable these poisonous vines become¡­¡± Destroying the sneak attack, Jiang Chengxuan muttered to himself, his expression grave. He had been operating in this swampy forest for half a year, engaging in hundreds of battles with the poisonous vines and killing countless of them. If someone were to see the outer edge of the swampy forest now, they would witness a scene of rejuvenation. The thick miasma caused by the vines had dissipated with their death, and even the decayed swamp was drying up. The freed Great Trees shone with radiant celestial light, illuminating the area. An uninformed cultivator might mistake this place for a serene fairyland, never imagining its previous state of decay and corruption. ¡°Hiss¡ª!¡± No sooner had he spoken than Jiang Chengxuan found himself embroiled in another battle with the poisonous vines. Their main attacks were massive gaping maws and insidious rule-based toxins. Familiar with their tactics, Jiang Chengxuan dealt with them adeptly, though their increasing strength required his full effort. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± With the Gengjin Void Sword flashing, a dazzling nine-colored light erupted in the void. This battle ended with Jiang Chengxuan slicing the vine into dozens of pieces. He had developed an efficient method to deal with the vines: weaken them segment by segment, maintaining distance and slicing through their extensions until they were completely neutralized. ¡°These vine materials are certainly abundant.¡± Collecting the remains, Jiang Chengxuan mused to himself. Over time, he had gathered various levels of vine materials, which were valuable for their poisonous and energy-absorbing properties. These materials could prove highly effective in alchemy, possessing energy rivaling that of celestial herbs. Swiftly collecting the useful parts, Jiang Chengxuan consulted the tree bark map provided by the Great Trees to choose his next target. Only a quarter of the poisonous vines remained, with most of the Great Trees already freed, their power aiding Jiang Chengxuan in clearing the remaining vines. This symbiotic effort greatly accelerated the mission¡¯s progress. After determining his next target, Jiang Chengxuan set off again. A few days later, he emerged from the thick mist, standing atop a giant tree. Not far away, a massive black vine coiled like a giant serpent among the trees. The tree beneath him glowed faintly, signaling for Jiang Chengxuan to liberate its companion. Jiang Chengxuan nodded but did not immediately act. ¡°This area seems to harbor a powerful beast as well¡­¡± Examining the map, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s gaze fixed on a marked spot. The map indicated not only the presence of poisonous vines but also a formidable forest beast in the vicinity. Chapter 1173 - Chapter 1173: Clearing Poisonous Vines, Redirecting the Disaster (2) Chapter 1173: Clearing Poisonous Vines, Redirecting the Disaster (2) Editor: Henyee Translations In the depths of the swampy forest, Jiang Chengxuan sensed another formidable presence. Dealing with two beings at the Transformation Immortal stage simultaneously was a challenge even for him, especially since this was not his territory despite the help from the Great Trees. ¡°However, there might be a way¡­¡± After a moment of contemplation, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes lit up with a plan. He intended to play both sides against each other, letting the two entities battle it out while he watched from the sidelines, ready to reap the benefits. Without delay, Jiang Chengxuan implemented his plan. He first concealed his aura using the Heavenly Tribulation Divination technique. Then, he communicated with the tree beneath him to gather information about the other beast. Moving stealthily through the dense fog, Jiang Chengxuan searched for the beast. Soon, he spotted a colossal fish-like creature absorbing spiritual energy in a massive swampy den. This creature, covered in sharp, barbed spikes that formed a natural armor, had a jagged mouth resembling a serrated sword, emanating an aura similar to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Gengjin Void Sword, as if capable of cutting through anything. Its power was close to that of a perfected Transformation Immortal, only slightly weaker than Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°What a powerful beast! Just perfect!¡± Rather than feeling fear, Jiang Chengxuan was excited. This Transformation Immortal beast was strong enough to contend with the poisonous vines. The vines¡¯ rule-based toxins were the only reason the beast ignored them, content in its swampy abode. The vines, lacking intelligence, only absorbed the Great Trees¡¯ nutrients and were seen as mere plants by the beast. But Jiang Chengxuan knew that if the vines threatened the beast, it would surely retaliate. If the beast perceived the vines as hostile, it would not tolerate their presence. ¡°Didn¡¯t expect these would come in handy so soon¡­¡± With a subtle wave of energy, Jiang Chengxuan retrieved a pile of vine remnants from his storage ring, arranging them into a peculiar mound under the cover of the tree. He had already planned how to incite conflict between the two parties, with the vine remnants playing a key role. Taking a deep breath, Jiang Chengxuan activated his celestial power, manifesting the Five Elements, Reincarnation, and Life and Death Dao principles. He wrapped the vine remnants with these principles, their mystical energies making the remnants seem alive. Soon, under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s formidable power, a bizarre vine puppet took shape, coiling around the tree. Its aura was so convincing that even the tree, knowing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s intent, shivered with unease. The Five Elements, Reincarnation, and Life and Death principles are intimately connected to the creation of such entities. Coupled with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s extensive battle experience against the vines, his forgery was flawless, down to the aura. ¡°Excellent!¡± Jiang Chengxuan was satisfied with his perfect imitation. Confident in his plan, he made final preparations before integrating himself into the puppet. Instantly, he channeled his energy, activating the puppet and mimicking the vines¡¯ toxic mist. Excited, he directed the puppet, which moved like a serpent, slithering away from the tree towards the beast¡¯s lair. Approaching the beast¡¯s lair, Jiang Chengxuan noted its immense aura close by. The beast, unaware of the impending conflict, continued absorbing spiritual energy. ¡°Buzz!¡ª¡± At the right moment, Jiang Chengxuan unleashed his full power, hurling the puppet like a weapon at the beast. ¡°Roar!¡± The startled beast awakened, its six eyes glowing fiercely, emitting a terrifying aura. Before it could react, the puppet¡¯s toxic spikes struck its dorsal fin. ¡°Boom!¡± A powerful explosion ensued, spreading thick toxic mist and injecting the rule-based toxin into the beast. The sudden assault enraged the beast. Despite its confusion over the vines¡¯ sudden attack, the pain and spreading toxin signaled an enemy presence. The beast reacted instantly, its massive tail unleashing a gale and tremor. It turned its immense body, and its serrated maw slashed at the puppet. In Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s perception, a black line suddenly appeared in the air, severing the puppet. The beast¡¯s power was astonishing. Surprised, Jiang Chengxuan realized the beast knew how to combat the vines. Given his inexperience with puppet manipulation, he knew he couldn¡¯t match the beast directly. ¡°Retreat!¡± Jiang Chengxuan decided swiftly. As the beast¡¯s immense force whipped up towering waves in the swamp, he controlled the puppet to grasp a distant tree. Using the tree as a pivot, he swung the puppet in a sweeping arc, cutting through the giant waves and striking at the beast. ¡°Roar¡ª!¡± This attack enraged the beast further, its six eyes glaring like blood moons, emanating murderous intent. While it dodged the attack, Jiang Chengxuan directed the puppet to flee towards another vine¡¯s location. ¡°Boom!¡± Seeing the chaos behind the puppet, Jiang Chengxuan felt a surge of excitement. His plan was working perfectly. The colossal beast, now a towering silhouette in the swamp, pursued relentlessly. Time passed in a tense atmosphere. Jiang Chengxuan engaged the beast repeatedly while racing towards his goal. Finally, after passing through a dense toxic mist, he saw the black-purple vine ahead. In that instant, the enraged beast also arrived, riding the giant waves and breaking through the void to attack! Chapter 1174 - Chapter 1174: Tree Fruit and Scroll Chapter 1174: Tree Fruit and Scroll Editor: Henyee Translations In the swampy forest, two terrifying rulers clashed, their violent power wreaking havoc on the world around them. As Jiang Chengxuan crossed through the poisonous fog and spotted the vine, he wasted no time and directed the vine puppet to burrow into the swamp, concealing all traces of its presence. The enraged Transformation Immortal fish beast, wielding its jagged maw, shattered the void as it charged into the vine¡¯s territory. ¡°Boom!!¡± Giant waves of swamp water surged forth, obliterating everything in their path. The tremendous force even caused several giant trees to sway violently. At that moment, the fish beast, despite its fury, felt a hint of confusion in its six eyes. The vine that had attacked it had mysteriously vanished. Even after surviving in this swampy forest for so long, it had never encountered such an occurrence. The intelligent beast sensed something strange. Unbeknownst to the fish beast, Jiang Chengxuan had already stowed away the vine puppet in his storage ring. Being an inanimate object, it was easily concealed. But before the fish beast could ponder further, the mindless yet powerful vine had already targeted the intruder. The swamp waters surged again, sending waves rippling through the land. The thousand-foot-long vine mobilized all its tendrils, slithering like giant serpents through the swamp towards the fish beast. ¡°Boom!¡± In an instant, numerous massive vines burst from the swamp, exuding eerie purple-black toxins and towering like mountains. ¡°Roar!¡± The fish beast, sensing the danger, let out an enraged roar and unleashed its formidable power. Its massive tail and razor-sharp maw executed a circular slash, enveloping the entire area in its deadly attack. ¡°Boom!¡± Countless vines were severed by the fish beast¡¯s attack, crashing into the swamp and causing tremendous vibrations. Yet, many of the vine¡¯s sinister barbs had embedded themselves into the fish beast, releasing rule-based toxins that began to erode its strength. This exchange pushed the fish beast into a frenzy. A strange power emanated from its serrated maw, causing cracks to appear in the surrounding void. To Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s astonishment, the fish beast used this power to rip open a spatial rift and slip inside! Given the stability of the celestial domain¡¯s space, breaking it usually required True Immortal-level power. That the fish beast accomplished this with Transformation Immortal power suggested it possessed a terrifying bloodline ability. Even Jiang Chengxuan, with his acute senses, couldn¡¯t precisely locate the beast in the void. He could only see faint ripples in the space, like a breeze, marking the fish beast¡¯s passage. Then, under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s watchful gaze, the void rippled again, and a pitch-black rift appeared. The fish beast¡¯s jagged maw extended from the rift, striking the vine¡¯s core with lightning speed. This attack was so swift that the vine had no time to react. ¡°Slash! Slash!¡± With a series of explosive sounds, the vine was severed by the fish beast¡¯s attack, spewing toxic liquid like a waterfall into the swamp. Jiang Chengxuan quickly retreated from the battlefield¡¯s edge, finding a safe spot to observe. The fish beast vanished into the void once more, leaving the vine thrashing furiously and causing earthquakes in the swamp as it vented its rage. Unfazed, the fish beast waited in the void, striking again when it detected a weakness in the vine. Its relentless attacks chopped hundreds of feet of vine, sending pieces crashing into the swamp and creating waves. The purple-black toxins from the vine continued to corrode everything, turning whatever they touched into black smoke that permeated the air with a sense of destruction. The battle unfolded without any surprises. Using its mysterious bloodline ability, the fish beast¡¯s repeated assaults ultimately killed the vine. As the vine¡¯s body was reduced to short stubs, its counterattacks grew quicker, but it was too late. With the vine¡¯s death, the swamp settled into a deadly silence, the poisonous mist lingering like a grim reminder of the fierce battle. Jiang Chengxuan, now confident in his strategy¡¯s success, turned his attention to the spoils of his careful planning. Chapter 1175 - Chapter 1175: Tree Fruits and Scrolls (2) Chapter 1175: Tree Fruits and Scrolls (2) Editor: Henyee Translations At the moment of its demise, the poison vine managed to strike back, releasing an insidious toxic lightning that struck the jagged maw of the Transformation Immortal fish beast, causing it to start rotting and forcing it to emerge from the void. ¡°Roar!¡ª¡± The fish beast let out a painful roar, unable to endure the excruciating pain caused by the vine¡¯s toxin. ¡°Five Elements Extinction Lotus!¡± Unexpectedly, just as the fish beast was about to devour the vine to regain its strength, several terrifying auras accompanied by a shout erupted from the swamp, suppressing everything around it. This made the fish beast extremely uneasy, and in its six red eyes, the reflection of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure appeared. Before the beast could react further, Jiang Chengxuan, carrying the seven-colored Divine Lotus¡ªred, blue, yellow, green, gold, white, and black¡ªcharged towards it. This moment was meticulously calculated by Jiang Chengxuan. The poison-ridden fish beast couldn¡¯t evade and had to roar in anger, summoning billions of tons of swamp water to form a massive wave to counter Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attack. Under the wave¡¯s shadow, the Divine Lotus bloomed with celestial light, spreading its power and breaking through the wave, revealing the fish beast to Jiang Chengxuan again. Immediately, the Five Elements Extinction Lotus flew out, carrying devastating power, and struck the fish beast. The fish beast, in its final defense, swung its corroded jagged maw with full force. The collision between the lotus and the maw unleashed the full might of the Extinction Lotus: the reversal of the Five Elements, the reversal of life and death! The ensuing destructive force expanded to its peak, shattering the void. The terrifying energy evaporated the billion-ton wave summoned by the fish beast, displaying its overwhelming might. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s well-prepared lethal move unleashed such powerful shockwaves that even several giant trees were uprooted. Fortunately, the trees¡¯ protective celestial power shielded them from the worst of the destruction. The trees, being parts of the Great Trees¡¯ spirit, wouldn¡¯t perish from such damage. ¡°Boom! Boom!¡± The scene of destruction lasted for a long time before dissipating. As the energy flow subsided, the area was left with an enormous crater. In the crater lay the fish beast, slain by Jiang Chengxuan. It hadn¡¯t died immediately from the Extinction Lotus but fought Jiang Chengxuan for several more exchanges before reluctantly falling. Jiang Chengxuan breathed a sigh of relief, smiling after a brief moment of rest. The fish beast¡¯s strength exceeded his expectations. Without the poison vine¡¯s fierce resistance and the injection of rule-based toxins into the beast¡¯s jagged maw, depriving it of its void-traversing ability, Jiang Chengxuan might not have been able to defeat it despite his careful planning. After all, a Transformation Immortal capable of traversing the void was an almost unbeatable adversary. But thanks to a series of fortunate events, Jiang Chengxuan emerged victorious from this perilous battle. ¡°It¡¯s a pity the vine¡¯s remnants were destroyed by the aftermath¡­¡± As he recovered, Jiang Chengxuan muttered to himself. However, his disappointment faded when he focused on the massive corpse of the fish beast. Clearly, the materials from the fish beast were far more precious than those from the vine. The jagged maw capable of piercing the celestial domain¡¯s void was among the most valuable treasures Jiang Chengxuan had encountered in the celestial domain. Carefully, he approached the maw, inspecting it closely. Despite the toxin-induced dullness and the diminished void power, the core traits remained intact thanks to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s timely use of antidotes. With appropriate materials, he could restore its void-piercing power. With that in mind, Jiang Chengxuan carefully stored the jagged maw in his storage ring. He then climbed onto the beast¡¯s corpse, used his Gengjin Void Sword to split its head, and found the dazzling celestial light within. Inside was the fish beast¡¯s demon core, a gleaming, glass-like orb radiating celestial light and shrouded in a faint void aura. Overjoyed, Jiang Chengxuan collected the core and other spoils. After righting the fallen giant trees, he left for the next vine¡¯s location. ¡­ Months later, deep within the swampy forest, Jiang Chengxuan used his cleansing power to neutralize the vine¡¯s rule-based toxins. With a swing of his Gengjin Void Sword, he cut down the final vine. Poisonous rain fell one last time, marking the eradication of all the vines in the swampy forest. This last vine possessed terrifying Ascendant Immortal-level power. With the suppression of the awakened Great Trees¡¯ spirit, Jiang Chengxuan fought for seven days and nights before finally slaying it. The Great Trees were finally liberated, transforming the swampy forest into a fairyland. Celestial light shone continuously, and a peaceful aura descended as if celebrating their victory. Amidst the jubilant power of the Great Trees, Jiang Chengxuan smiled and exhaled deeply. Watching the forest undergo such a miraculous transformation filled him with immense pride. As he basked in his accomplishment, the celestial light from the surrounding trees condensed into a human-like figure, who approached him, radiating joy. For the Great Trees¡¯ spirit, Jiang Chengxuan was their savior, ending their millennia-long torment. The spirit¡¯s manifestation presented Jiang Chengxuan with a basket woven from tree roots, containing ten celestial fruits and an ancient scroll. These were the best gifts the trees could offer after being sapped of their power by the vines for thousands of years. Touched by their gratitude, Jiang Chengxuan bowed and accepted the basket. He stored everything but the scroll, which he kept in hand. This scroll was undoubtedly the promised opportunity, likely tied to the Shui Xian Sect. With anticipation, Jiang Chengxuan unrolled the scroll, revealing its contents. It was another map, but unlike the tree bark map, it was simple, almost like a mortal¡¯s map, lacking any mystical aura. Despite its simplicity, the map served its basic purpose. After careful scrutiny, Jiang Chengxuan discerned its direction, ready to uncover the secrets it held. Chapter 1176 - Chapter 1176: Gaining Opportunity, Two Parties Compete Chapter 1176: Gaining Opportunity, Two Parties Compete Editor: Henyee Translations Having acquired the promised item from the Great Trees¡¯ spirits, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t linger. He nodded to the spirit manifestation, signaling his intention to leave. Then, he activated his celestial power, and with a single step, transformed into a brilliant streak of light, speeding off in a particular direction. Seeing this, countless Great Trees¡¯ spirits emitted their gentle energy, creating spiritual winds that accompanied Jiang Chengxuan, as if bidding him farewell. Jiang Chengxuan felt immensely comfortable within this celestial glow, traversing the transformed forest with ease. Consulting the ancient map as he flew, Jiang Chengxuan adjusted his direction, finally arriving at a secluded spot deep within the forest. This place was extremely remote and lacked grandeur, matching the unassuming nature of the map, confirming that he had found the right location. Descending from the void, Jiang Chengxuan stepped onto the grassy ground. Before him stood a dilapidated wooden hut. He approached it with interest, noting that there were no arrays or restrictions triggered along the way. He easily opened the hut¡¯s door, using his celestial power to clear away the dust, and stepped inside. The interior was equally mundane, reminiscent of distant mortal memories with its shabby furniture and rotting floorboards. Jiang Chengxuan meticulously searched the hut, eventually discovering an unusual item. ¡°What¡¯s this¡­¡± His gaze fixed on an old wooden table where a white porcelain bottle rested, untouched by dust and damage, standing out starkly. Jiang Chengxuan approached without hesitation, but just as he was about to touch it, a restriction activated, emitting a strange ripple of energy. Instead of being surprised, Jiang Chengxuan showed a hint of delight. The restriction was merely a simple seal, meant to protect the bottle rather than attack the one retrieving it. Its purpose seemed to be preserving the purity of the treasure. ¡°Dispel!¡± With a slight burst of celestial power, Jiang Chengxuan dissolved the restriction and took the bottle into his hand. Instantly, an incredibly pure life force, accompanied by nine-colored light, flowed from the bottle¡¯s mouth. Just inhaling a breath of this energy made Jiang Chengxuan feel revitalized, every muscle in his body relaxing. ¡°Is that all there is to it?¡± Taking a deep breath, Jiang Chengxuan muttered, not entirely satisfied. Although the energy was pure and useful for nourishing the body, he had many methods to achieve the same effect. In a place as ancient as this, the opportunity promised by the Great Trees¡¯ spirits seemed underwhelming if it were only this. But as Jiang Chengxuan pondered, the true power of the bottle began to reveal itself. The energy continued to pour out, and a miraculous transformation occurred. The dilapidated wooden hut, upon contact with the bottle¡¯s power, started to glow and shake. The decayed wood began to grow, and in moments, the entire hut transformed into a towering giant tree. The sudden and incredible transformation left Jiang Chengxuan stunned. To turn ordinary wood into a celestial tree demonstrated an extraordinary power. After a moment of awe, he broke into a smile. ¡°So, that¡¯s it¡­¡± Realization dawned on him. The mysterious bottle held a power that even he couldn¡¯t fully comprehend. However, it was clear that this Great Tree forest was a creation of the bottle. The bottle had the ability to accelerate the growth of spiritual plants by millions of years, explaining the powerful yet unintelligent flora within the forest. This power was indeed terrifying. It could instantaneously mature spiritual plants, a boon for Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s alchemy practice. With this bottle, he would never worry about the age of his ingredients again. Moreover, he could trade for others¡¯ celestial herbs, enhance them with the bottle, and sell them for a significant profit. The myriad ways to exploit this power were mind-boggling. ¡°What a tremendous opportunity indeed¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan thought, overwhelmed with possibilities. Chapter 1177 - Chapter 1177: Gaining Opportunities and Two Sides in Conflict Chapter 1177: Gaining Opportunities and Two Sides in Conflict Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan took a deep breath and spoke. After the initial excitement, he felt a sense of concern. He understood that the power of this bottle was far more terrifying than he had imagined. If it were to fall into the hands of others in the celestial realm, it would undoubtedly cause a huge uproar. ¡°As long as I am careful.¡± ¡°With this item, I¡¯ll never lack cultivation resources again¡­¡± Finally, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression turned serious as he steadied his mind. With such a fortune at hand, he couldn¡¯t afford to give it up. As an alchemist, he could discreetly utilize this item¡¯s power without attracting attention. With that thought, Jiang Chengxuan safely stored the bottle and left the treehouse, which had now transformed into a tree cavity. Thus, he finally finished exploring the vast forest and, with his newfound treasure, departed under the farewell of countless giant trees. ¡­ Months later, in a mountain range, Jiang Chengxuan concealed his aura, appearing like an ordinary cultivator. Since leaving the forest of giant trees, he had been traveling in one direction, slowly seeking opportunities. During these few months, he hadn¡¯t found much. However, along the way, Jiang Chengxuan had encountered numerous sect cultivators, even spotting lone disciples from the Phoenix Heaven Sect. As a result, he chose the safest way to travel, avoiding any conflicts. Yet, as if fate were toying with him, Jiang Chengxuan, walking along a mountain path, encountered cultivators from other sects. Suddenly, spatial fluctuations erupted above him, and to his surprise, dozens of powerful sect cultivators appeared, brimming with intense energy. The two groups clashed immediately, releasing powerful divine abilities and enveloping the area with spiritual pressure. Blinding celestial light beams shot across the sky, striking at each other relentlessly. ¡°Boom!¡± A massive spatial storm erupted overhead, chaotic energy shattering the void, causing countless towering peaks to collapse. ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡± Even Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but gasp at the sight. The sudden turn of events left him no time to react. Fortunately, the cultivators were too focused on their battle to notice him. Thanks to his concealed aura and the chaotic battle¡¯s cover, he remained unnoticed for now. However, being in the middle of this fierce battleground, there was no way for him to leave unnoticed. Reluctantly, Jiang Chengxuan found a ruined area to hide in, using his celestial techniques to shield his aura, silently waiting for a chance to escape. In the sky above, the battle intensified rapidly. Both sides displayed their Daoist powers and wielded celestial treasures, launching relentless attacks at each other. Observing closely, Jiang Chengxuan recognized one of the factions¡ªhe had encountered them when he first entered the ancient relic and ventured into the swampy forest. They had almost discovered him during his fight with the poisonous vines. However, their situation had now reversed. Back then, Jiang Chengxuan was in a precarious position due to the swamp forest¡¯s dangers and their pursuit. Now, this faction was being overpowered by their stronger opponents, retreating miserably. Among the leaders of the losing faction were two Transformation Immortal cultivators: a white-haired elder and a burly man resembling a bear, both severely wounded and unstable in their auras. Their opponents, on the other hand, had three Transformation Immortal cultivators, clearly superior. ¡°Hmph! Did you think activating the mechanism would allow you to escape?!¡± ¡°Tell us everything you know, or you¡¯ll all die here today!¡± In the midst of the brutal battle, the opponent facing the burly man coldly demanded. ¡°What are you talking about? We don¡¯t know anything!¡± the burly man responded, barely fending off the attack, his voice filled with frustration. ¡°You¡¯ve already taken the treasure. Why are you still pursuing us? This is outrageous!¡± Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan began to understand the situation. It seemed that the faction he had previously encountered had discovered some opportunity within the ancient relic and went to seek it out. However, at a critical moment, their opponents intercepted them, seizing the treasure. During the process, the interceptors apparently gleaned some information, believing that the faction Jiang Chengxuan had met knew more about the ancient relic¡¯s secrets. Despite activating a mechanism to teleport away, the interceptors pursued them relentlessly, determined to uncover the secrets. ¡°Hmph!¡± While Jiang Chengxuan was pondering, the leader of the pursuers did not accept the explanation. His eyes filled with a sinister gleam, he unleashed even more terrifying power. ¡°If you won¡¯t talk, I¡¯ll cripple you first and see if you can still lie!¡± With that, the Transformation Immortal cultivator revealed his full strength, his aura surging to the peak of the Transformation Immortal stage, nearly touching the Ascendant Immortal level. Seeing this, the white-haired elder and the burly man turned pale, their expressions grim. Before they could react, the powerful enemy attacked again. Blood seas materialized in the void, exuding Daoist power, corroding everything they touched. ¡°Crush them!¡± Under the command of the half-step Ascendant Immortal, the blood seas surged violently, forming three colossal waves, crashing down on the white-haired elder¡¯s group like descending heavens. The terrifying celestial power filled the entire area, enveloping everything in blood seas. The white-haired elder¡¯s faction wore expressions of despair, their spirits crushed. Even the white-haired elder and the burly man felt overwhelmed, forced to summon their celestial treasures, desperately counterattacking. ¡°Boom!¡± Under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s watchful eyes, the two forces collided, creating a massive shockwave, filling the void with blinding energy. The ruins where Jiang Chengxuan hid were further destroyed, collapsing more peaks. ¡°Ah!¡± The force was too overwhelming for any cultivator below the Transformation Immortal stage to withstand. As the blood seas swept over the white-haired elder¡¯s defenses, several pinnacle Immortal cultivators screamed, killed instantly, becoming part of the bloody waves. The blood seas did not stop, surging back and forth under the half-step Ascendant Immortal¡¯s control, bringing more screams. ¡°This is the price for defiance! Hahaha!¡± The half-step Ascendant Immortal laughed maniacally as his terrifying power crushed the opposing faction. Only the two Transformation Immortal cultivators remained alive, their disciples slaughtered, leaving no trace of their bodies. The brutal sight made the white-haired elder and the burly man furious beyond measure. They glared at the enemies with eyes filled with rage and sorrow. The disciples who had just fallen were the hope of their sect, the pillars that supported their future. They had intended to take these disciples out for training, hoping to gain some fortuitous opportunities. Yet, in the blink of an eye, they had all perished. Chapter 1178 - Chapter 1178: End of the Battle, Exposed Identity (2) Chapter 1178: End of the Battle, Exposed Identity (2) Editor: Henyee Translations The brutal scene made the white-haired elder and the burly man from the other side¡¯s faction seethe with rage. The fallen disciples were the future hope of their sect, the pillars upon which they had built their dreams. They had planned to take their disciples out for some training, hoping to gain some fortuitous opportunities, but unexpectedly, they had all perished in the blink of an eye. With just one attack, their sect¡¯s strength had been significantly reduced, and it would take millennia for them to recover, even if they knew of some ancient opportunities within the relic. The knowledge would be useless if they couldn¡¯t rebuild their strength. ¡°Ku¡¯er! Elder Gold Horn! Elder Silver Horn!¡± In the midst of the blood sea, the white-haired elder called out the names of his fallen disciples and elders with deep sorrow, his visage seemingly aged even more. The burly man remained silent, his face contorted with rage, gritting his teeth to suppress his growls. ¡°If you don¡¯t reveal your secrets, you¡¯ll all die here today!¡± The enemy cultivators continued to threaten, showing no mercy. Jiang Chengxuan, watching from his hiding spot, couldn¡¯t help but shake his head at the sight. Such relentless aggression might force the two into revealing their trump cards, which was a foolish move. And as he had anticipated, the white-haired elder¡¯s face turned cold as he shouted in anger: ¡°You¡¯ve gone too far! Do you think our Golden and Silver Horn Sect is so easy to bully? You¡¯ve killed our disciples! I¡¯ll make you regret this!¡± His words, filled with rage and regret, were immediately followed by an explosive surge of power. Silver-colored spiritual energy burst from his body, shooting into the sky like molten silver, reaching the peak of the Transformation Immortal stage. The enemy cultivators were taken aback by this sudden display of strength. The spiritual energy, a strange mix of liquid and mist, rapidly formed a glowing silver world in the void. The elder then summoned his daoist power, creating a towering silver avatar that combined with the glowing energy, forming a colossal silver Vajra, glaring at the enemies with an overwhelming presence. ¡°Crush them!¡± In his fury, the elder unleashed a massive silver palm, filled with terrifying spiritual pressure, crashing down on his enemies like a falling sky. ¡°Boom!¡± The power of the attack shattered the blood sea created by the half-step Ascendant Immortal, causing a massive explosion. The void bore the imprint of a gigantic hand. ¡°Quick! Summon the celestial treasures, don¡¯t hold back!¡± The enemy cultivators, realizing the elder had used his trump card, quickly activated their own celestial treasures. A brilliant light erupted as they summoned their weapons: an axe, a seal, and a blood spear, all radiating celestial power. ¡°Silver Heaven Demon Suppressing Palm!¡± But before they could fully activate their treasures, the enraged elder struck again with his killing move. His silver avatar sprouted six hands, each gathering destructive celestial energy, and attacked the enemies from all directions. The enemy cultivators had no choice but to activate their celestial treasures¡¯ protective power to withstand the elder¡¯s assault. However, the sheer force of the attack was beyond their expectations. ¡°Boom! Boom!¡± The clash of energies created a massive shockwave, and the weaker cultivators on the enemy side saw their treasures shattered and themselves grievously wounded or killed instantly. Blood mist and shattered treasures filled the void, as the elder¡¯s fierce retaliation avenged his fallen disciples. ¡°You deserve to die! How dare you kill our sect members! You will pay with your lives!¡± the leading enemy cultivator roared in anger. He hadn¡¯t expected the elder to have such hidden power, resulting in the loss of their elite disciples. Though his sect was larger and wouldn¡¯t collapse from this loss, it was still a significant blow. The anger and pain were evident on his face. ¡°Just repaying blood with blood!¡± the silver avatar boomed, its voice echoing like thunder. The battle intensified, with the white-haired elder and the burly man fighting desperately against their foes. Jiang Chengxuan, hiding amidst the ruins, watched the chaos unfold, waiting for an opportunity to escape. In the midst of the fierce combat, Jiang Chengxuan realized that the longer he stayed hidden, the higher the risk of being discovered. He needed to find a way out before he got caught in the crossfire or his presence was exposed. Chapter 1179 - Chapter 1179: Battles End and Revealed Presence (2) Chapter 1179: Battle¡¯s End and Revealed Presence (2) Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Blood for blood, indeed. Once I capture you, I¡¯ll turn you into a puppet!¡± the half-step Ascendant Immortal cultivator roared in fury. He then fully activated the power of his celestial treasure. The grotesque blood spear he wielded expanded, transforming into a sea of blood that surged towards the elder¡¯s avatar. Beside him, the other two cultivators also unleashed the power of their celestial treasures. One wielded a giant ax of celestial light, the other a celestial light seal, each manifesting Daoist powers that shattered vast expanses of the void. Meanwhile, the burly cultivator on the elder¡¯s side could no longer hold back. He unleashed power strikingly similar to the elder¡¯s, erecting a golden world around him. The golden celestial energy, swirling like a star cloud, merged with his towering avatar, creating a colossal golden figure. Under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s amazed gaze, the golden avatar resonated with the silver avatar, forming a celestial phenomenon between them, akin to a galaxy of gold and silver, imbued with violent power. Clearly, their trump cards were interconnected, and their combined might was impressive, even to Jiang Chengxuan. Thus, under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s watchful eye, a fierce and spectacular battle ensued. The gold and silver avatars, echoing each other, suppressed the sky, launching relentless, terrifying attacks. The enemy cultivators, armed with celestial treasures, countered fiercely. One summoned a sea of blood that engulfed the mountains, the waves occasionally transforming into blood spikes that tore through the void, striking at the gold and silver avatars. Despite their combined might, the gold and silver avatars couldn¡¯t completely fend off the blood waves, which left them scarred. Meanwhile, a colossal ax occasionally sliced through the void, clashing with the avatars and creating violent storms. The elder and the burly man barely managed to hold their ground. However, when the last enemy cultivator activated his celestial treasure seal, creating a nebulous domain that compressed and restricted their power, the tide of battle began to turn. Although the avatars were powerful, they consumed immense energy. Unless they could kill their enemies swiftly, they had no retreat. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan remained calm, murmuring to himself, ¡°Perhaps that will be my chance to escape¡­¡± He knew that these enemies posed significant risk, and given his conflicts with the celestial sects, he had no intention of intervening. His focus was on seizing the opportunity to slip away unnoticed. As the fierce battle raged on, time passed relentlessly. As Jiang Chengxuan predicted, the white-haired elder and the burly man, despite their best efforts, couldn¡¯t defeat their enemies. The immense energy expenditure was beginning to take its toll.Update by n0vgo .c0 Finally, after a period of intense fighting, the avatars began to dissipate. The mountain range had been leveled, the peaks reduced to fine dust, and the void was filled with chaos and ruin. The white-haired elder and the burly man, now completely exhausted, stood drenched in blood, their robes tattered, barely able to stand. Across from them, the three enemy cultivators, though also battered and wounded¡ªone missing an arm, another with a shattered shoulder¡ªstill retained enough strength to suppress their injuries and approach with sinister smiles. ¡°Foolish resistance! Once I turn you into blood puppets, I¡¯ll eradicate your sect and leave no one alive!¡± the half-step Ascendant Immortal growled, eyes gleaming with malevolence. The white-haired elder and the burly man, faces pale and filled with hatred, could only look on helplessly, resigned to their fate. As the blood spear-wielding cultivator approached his defenseless prey, Jiang Chengxuan sensed his moment to escape had come. Silently, he concealed his presence and began to slip away. However, to his surprise, a spatial disturbance suddenly erupted. It seemed that the relic¡¯s mechanism, activated during the battle, had been damaged, causing anomalies. Although this posed no direct threat to Jiang Chengxuan, it attracted the attention of the three enemies. ¡°Who¡¯s there?!¡± the blood spear-wielding cultivator reacted swiftly, hurling his weapon towards Jiang Chengxuan. With a resigned sigh, Jiang Chengxuan donned a black robe, deflecting the blood spear with a burst of celestial energy. He emerged, addressing his would-be assailants, ¡°I was merely passing through and have no interest in your quarrels.¡± The three cultivators exchanged suspicious glances, unwilling to believe Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s explanation. They suspected he had overheard their secrets. Deciding to eliminate any potential threat, they launched a coordinated attack. Seeing no other option, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes turned cold beneath his hood. ¡°Seems I have no choice but to kill you all¡­¡± he murmured. Reluctant to involve himself in their feud, he now had to ensure no one left alive to threaten him. In an instant, he resolved to leave no survivors, preparing to unleash his full power against the three remaining enemies. Chapter 1180 - Chapter 1180: Slaughter and Subjugation Chapter 1180: Slaughter and Subjugation Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Spying on our secrets, you won¡¯t live past today!¡± ¡°In your next life, remember to mind your own business. Die now!¡± In an instant, the eyes of the three Ascendant cultivators turned blood-red with killing intent. They simultaneously unleashed various celestial phenomena and Daoist powers, converging on Jiang Chengxuan. Their coordinated attack locked Jiang Chengxuan in place, leaving him no room to escape. Not that Jiang Chengxuan intended to flee. The trio¡¯s belief in their superior position made them all the more confident. As they taunted him, celestial energy surged forth, transforming into a fierce assault. The half-step Ascendant cultivator wielded his blood spear, summoning a storm of blood that engulfed Jiang Chengxuan, trapping him in a boundless scarlet world. At the same time, powerful ripples erupted in the sky above, revealing a mysterious square-shaped phenomenon inscribed with complex patterns, descending upon Jiang Chengxuan. This phenomenon was the might of the celestial treasure held by another cultivator in the trio. Faced with these two powerful attacks, even Jiang Chengxuan had to be cautious. Under the enemy¡¯s scornful gaze, Jiang Chengxuan finally activated his techniques without hesitation, revealing his formidable power at the peak of the Ascendant realm. Seeing this, the three enemies were visibly shocked. They hadn¡¯t expected this seemingly young man to be at the peak of the Ascendant realm. But their eyes quickly turned cold again. If they had already committed to the attack, there was no turning back now. The stronger Jiang Chengxuan appeared, the more determined they were to kill him and eliminate any future threat. In response, Jiang Chengxuan decisively counterattacked. He manifested the Five Elements Dao, the Samsara Dao, and the Life and Death Dao in the void. With a powerful surge, he tore three rifts in the blood-colored world surrounding him. ¡°You show no mercy, so don¡¯t expect any from me,¡± Jiang Chengxuan muttered under his breath. He first enveloped himself with the Samsara Dao, creating a void domain. Then, using the Void Rotation Technique, he charged into the oncoming blood storm. ¡°Boom!¡± The collision of void power and blood sea power triggered a massive explosion. Both forces relentlessly devoured everything they touched, annihilating the continuously emanating celestial and Daoist energies. The blood spear-wielding cultivator, shocked by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strength, channeled more celestial energy into the blood sea, trying to suppress him. However, the Void Rotation Technique¡¯s defense was impenetrable. This sight filled the elder and the burly man with hope. The sheer power of this stranger might be their only chance for revenge. They silently prayed in their hearts. Just then, the massive seal in the sky descended. Simultaneously, a giant ax emerged from the void, striking down towards Jiang Chengxuan. The situation took a sharp turn, and the elder and the burly man¡¯s hearts leapt into their throats. The two attackers had timed their strike perfectly, unleashing all their remaining strength with lethal intent. But Jiang Chengxuan had anticipated this. His battle experience, honed through countless life-and-death encounters, gave him an edge over these native celestial cultivators. As the two launched their assault, Jiang Chengxuan reacted swiftly. Ignoring the descending seal, he summoned the Five Elements Universe Map, transforming it into the Gengjin Void Sword. With a leap, he became a streak of terrifying sword light, charging towards the giant ax. ¡°Boom!¡± The clash of the two divine weapons, both imbued with void power, sent massive spatial ripples through the void, disrupting the attacks of the other two cultivators. Jiang Chengxuan seized this opportunity, unleashing a torrent of sword energy from the Gengjin Void Sword, slicing towards the ax-wielding cultivator. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s boundless celestial energy erupted fully, his relentless assault overwhelming the injured opponent. Even at their peak, the cultivators would have struggled against such an onslaught. Now, in their weakened state, they stood no chance. ¡°Help me!¡± the ax-wielding cultivator screamed in terror, retreating rapidly. His companions, hindered by the spatial ripples, could only watch in fury as Jiang Chengxuan closed in. ¡°Stop! You dare?!¡± they shouted, desperate to save their comrade, unleashing their power across the spatial barrier. Chapter 1181 - Chapter 1181: Slaughter and Subjugation (2) Chapter 1181: Slaughter and Subjugation (2) Editor: Henyee Translations Despite the incoming attacks, Jiang Chengxuan remained unfazed. Holding the Gengjin Void Sword, his body surged with celestial power, making him appear like a comet as he charged ferociously at his enemies. ¡°Slash!¡± Given Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s overwhelming power and the weakened state of his opponent, the outcome was inevitable. Despite the enemy¡¯s attempts to use his celestial treasure for defense, his efforts were as futile as paper against the Gengjin Void Sword, which cut through effortlessly. Under the shocked gaze of all present, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s blade flashed, and the head of the Ascendant cultivator wielding the giant ax flew into the air. As the enemy¡¯s soul attempted to escape, Jiang Chengxuan manifested the black and white Life and Death Daoist power, swiftly piercing the escaping soul. Instantly, the ax-wielding Ascendant cultivator was thoroughly dead. ¡°Die!¡± Seeing this, the two remaining enemies were both furious and terrified. They roared in anger as they suppressed the spatial disturbance and launched a sneak attack on Jiang Chengxuan from behind. At that moment, Jiang Chengxuan, who had just slain one enemy, had no chance to evade. The two powerful celestial forces, carrying the intent to destroy, struck Jiang Chengxuan directly. ¡°No¡­¡± Witnessing this, the white-haired elder and the burly man despaired. They had pinned their hopes on Jiang Chengxuan, only to see him seemingly obliterated. ¡°Damn it! He actually killed Old Ba. How dare he!¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to imprison his soul and torture him for ten thousand years!¡± The two remaining enemies, having struck Jiang Chengxuan, sighed in relief but continued to curse him venomously. They believed that with such a blow, Jiang Chengxuan would either be dead or gravely injured. Seeing that he hadn¡¯t activated any life-saving treasures when struck, they assumed he was as good as dead. However, just as they prepared to deliver the final blow, an unexpected change occurred. From the energy storm that had engulfed Jiang Chengxuan, two enormous black-and-white orbs of light suddenly shot out, following an eerie trajectory toward the two remaining enemies. Both enemies reacted swiftly, summoning their Daoist powers to block the incoming orbs. But to everyone¡¯s shock, the black-and-white energy bypassed all defenses and struck them directly. In the next moment, an unparalleled agony erupted within their bodies. An inexplicable, corrosive energy began to devour their strength at an alarming rate. This bizarre scene left everyone breathless. At this moment, the energy storm around Jiang Chengxuan dissipated, revealing him unharmed. Two strands of black-and-white Life and Death Daoist energy extended from him, linking to his enemies. This technique, named Life and Death Reversal, was a divine skill Jiang Chengxuan had comprehended during his breakthrough, enhanced by insights from the Eastern River Immortal. This ability allowed Jiang Chengxuan to transfer his injuries to his enemies, converting his suffering into their pain. As a result, the blood spear and seal-wielding cultivators found themselves bearing the brunt of the damage they had inflicted on Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°How is this possible? What have you done?!¡± The two remaining enemies, who had been so arrogant moments before, now shouted in terror and anger. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strength and mysterious abilities had far exceeded their expectations. Without bothering to reply, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s gaze remained cold. He manifested his powerful celestial energy and charged at them, giving them no chance to recover. The two cultivators, despite their worsening injuries, were forced to fight back. Unsurprisingly, the battle quickly turned in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s favor. Using the Five-Colored Nirvana Lotus, he bombarded the seal-wielding cultivator, shattering his protective celestial energy and damaging his treasure. The cultivator was riddled with the destructive energy of the Nirvana Lotus, dying a gruesome death. The remaining half-step Ascendant, sensing the approach of death, wore a desperate expression. Abandoning his fallen comrades, he pulled out a celestial talisman, activating it to create a spatial rift for escape. But as he entered the void, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed. He retrieved a large, bizarre serrated blade from his storage ring and hurled it with all his strength, following the escaping cultivator¡¯s path. Moments later, a blood-curdling scream echoed from within the void. The white-haired elder and the burly man felt a chill run down their spines. A rift reopened, and the massive serrated blade, along with a mangled corpse, fell to the ground. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression softened slightly as he retracted his energy. With this, he had single-handedly exterminated an entire faction of celestial beings. Though he had taken advantage of their weakened state, it was still an extraordinary feat. The white-haired elder and the burly man were left speechless, their mouths agape in shock. ¡°Do you have any last words?¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cold voice jolted them from their stupor. They began to sweat profusely, their faces filled with urgency. They hadn¡¯t expected Jiang Chengxuan to be so ruthless as to want to eliminate them as well. Realizing his rationale, they discerned that during the fight, they had observed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s techniques and power, none of which belonged to any known sect in the ancient ruins. It was clear that Jiang Chengxuan was a rogue cultivator who had infiltrated the ruins. Understanding this, they also comprehended Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s decisiveness. In this ancient ruin, the two most powerful factions, the Phoenix Heaven Immortal Sect and the Golden Snake Immortal Sect, were evidently unwilling to let rogue cultivators benefit. It was likely that upon leaving the ruins, the outside would already be set up to eliminate all rogue cultivators and seize any gained opportunities. ¡°Fellow Daoist, please listen to us.¡± ¡°You have avenged us, for which we are deeply grateful. We promise not to betray you.¡± ¡°Please spare our lives so we can help you find opportunities in these ancient ruins.¡± The white-haired elder, suppressing his injuries, stepped forward and bowed deeply to Jiang Chengxuan, his tone sincere. But Jiang Chengxuan remained unmoved, not easily swayed by their words. However, their plea did remind him of the reason they were being pursued. Perhaps these two did hold some secrets about the ancient ruins. ¡°We are willing to swear a Dao heart oath as a guarantee!¡± Seeing Jiang Chengxuan still in thought, the burly man spoke up in a deep voice. Jiang Chengxuan, after careful consideration, nodded slightly. The elder and the burly man sighed in relief, their faces lighting up with joy. Without hesitation, they swore a Dao heart oath in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s presence, promising never to reveal today¡¯s events and to share all information about the ancient ruins with him. ¡°You may begin healing now.¡± With the Dao heart oath in place, Jiang Chengxuan relaxed completely. He tossed a bottle of healing pills to the elder and the burly man and instructed them to recuperate. Chapter 1182 - Chapter 1182: Treasure Map and Water Immortals Abode Chapter 1182: Treasure Map and Water Immortal¡¯s Abode Editor: Henyee Translations Having made the Dao heart oath, Jiang Chengxuan truly considered the two men as his own. The white-haired elder and the burly man gratefully accepted his gift, promptly consuming the medicinal pills, and sitting down to refine the medicinal power and heal their injuries. This act of trust clearly showed that they had placed their lives in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands. For them, Jiang Chengxuan was not only their avenger but also a powerful ally. Staying alive and following him was the wisest choice, and they were already wholeheartedly loyal to him. While they recovered, Jiang Chengxuan turned his attention to the bodies of the three fallen Ascendant cultivators, gathering the spoils of his victory. Among the treasures were several celestial artifacts, including the treasure seal and the giant ax, which Jiang Chengxuan could directly use. The blood spear, however, required specific Daoist principles and techniques to wield effectively. Moreover, he retrieved their storage rings. After spending some effort breaking the seals, Jiang Chengxuan explored their contents. He found a vast amount of celestial crystals, a substantial fortune even for him. There were also various celestial talismans and precious materials, evidently acquired within the ancient ruins. ¡°Truly, the old saying ¡®kill and loot, and you¡¯ll be rich¡¯ is no lie,¡± Jiang Chengxuan mused with a smile. Even as a celestial alchemist, accumulating resources this way was far more expedient, albeit dangerous if not done cleanly. Having finished his inventory, Jiang Chengxuan decided to use his Heaven¡¯s Tribulation Divination to foresee the outcomes of this newfound alliance. Despite the Dao heart oath, his cautious nature prompted him to take extra measures. Finding a quiet spot, Jiang Chengxuan sat cross-legged and activated his Heaven¡¯s Tribulation power. The power surged from him, connecting to the realm of causality, presenting the future¡¯s potential in simplified forms within his mind. A scene of an immortal river bathed in celestial light slowly emerged, its waves rising and falling, veiled in mist, flashing indistinct omens of danger. Jiang Chengxuan focused his will on the river, gradually parting the fog of destiny to perceive the hidden truths. Under the influence of Heaven¡¯s Tribulation power, the immortal river became clearer. Glimpses of the riverbed¡¯s scenery began to form beneath the surface, as the menacing waves calmed, revealing clearer visions. In the river¡¯s depths, Jiang Chengxuan saw an enormous, slow-moving vortex. Celestial lights swirled within, chasing phantoms. He detected his own presence and enveloped it with his divination power, magnifying and extending it infinitely. Everything shifted between clarity and ambiguity until finally, the result of his divination solidified before him. ¡°Fortune favors me; the journey will be smooth¡­¡± Recollecting his divination power, Jiang Chengxuan muttered to himself. The results indicated a bright and prosperous path ahead, free of significant dangers. ¡°Seems my luck is holding,¡± Jiang Chengxuan chuckled softly, satisfied with the outcome. For now, all he could do was wait. Time passed quickly. After several days, the white-haired elder and the burly man rose again, their auras stabilized. ¡°Thank you, Daoist friend, for your great assistance. We are deeply grateful,¡± they said, bowing deeply to Jiang Chengxuan. Though not entirely factual, their gratitude for the outcome was genuine. Jiang Chengxuan nodded lightly and began conversing with them. Through their discussions, he learned about their identities and the reasons behind their pursuit. The white-haired elder introduced himself as Yin Qiao, and the burly man as Jin Dashan. Both were high-ranking members of the Golden Silver Immortal Sect, a faction near the ancient ruins. They had been pursued by another sect after discovering a great opportunity within the ruins. Excited by their find, they had neglected the lurking enemies and inadvertently exposed their secret. This led to the relentless chase by the three cultivators and their disciples, forcing Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan to activate the mechanism within the opportunity site, transporting them here. ¡°You say you have a treasure map of this ancient ruin?¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression grew serious upon hearing Yin Qiao¡¯s revelation. Such a treasure would certainly justify the desperate pursuit. Even the true immortals of the Phoenix Heaven Immortal Sect and the Golden Snake Immortal Sect would likely fight for it. Chapter 1183 - Chapter 1183: Treasure Map and Water Immortals Abode (2) Chapter 1183: Treasure Map and Water Immortal¡¯s Abode (2) Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Indeed! This item was inadvertently discovered by one of our elders in the wilderness and secretly brought back to the sect.¡± ¡°Since then, we have been waiting for the ancient ruins to open, but alas¡­¡± Yin Qiao, the white-haired elder, explained in detail to Jiang Chengxuan, then sighed deeply, lamenting the twists of fate. Treasures of the world should belong to the virtuous or, perhaps more accurately, the capable. They initially thought this secret would be the opportunity for their sect to rise, but instead, it led to severe setbacks, likely crippling their sect for the foreseeable future. This was truly a case of ¡°an innocent man gets into trouble because of his wealth.¡± Jiang Chengxuan remained silent, acknowledging the truth of their words. Fortunately, the two quickly adjusted their mindset and began to explain the treasure map. The so-called treasure map was essentially a partial map of the Water Immortal Sect¡¯s ancient ruins, though incomplete, marking some of the key locations. The original map was stored within their sect, not brought along. They had memorized the marked locations to explore discreetly, avoiding potential theft of the secret. Their plan was to share the opportunity with another force if necessary. However, the other side¡¯s relentless pursuit and the killing of their sect members forced them into a fight to the death, abandoning thoughts of collaboration. This twist of fate had ultimately placed the secret in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hands. ¡°Daoist Jiang, time is of the essence. Let¡¯s proceed.¡± ¡°Nearby is one of the major locations marked on the treasure map.¡± After a brief discussion, Yin Qiao took the initiative. Jiang Chengxuan agreed, leading them onward. The location was within a cavern, difficult to find. As they navigated, they avoided detection by other sect forces and soon arrived at the marked spot. Instead of the expected cave, they found a narrow valley. ¡°Strange, this should be the place,¡± Jin Dashan said, puzzled as he looked around, their senses revealing no hidden entrances or formations. Not wanting Jiang Chengxuan to misunderstand, they quickly explained. ¡°No rush, let¡¯s search thoroughly,¡± Jiang Chengxuan reassured them. From his divination, he knew this journey would yield results. The marked location must hold some hidden mechanism. Encouraged, Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan resumed their search in the valley. Despite their efforts, they found no entrance. ¡°Could the map be wrong?¡± they began to doubt. ¡°Something seems unusual here,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said, drawing their attention to a spot beneath a cliff where an ordinary stone was embedded in the rock. It emitted no energy, but Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s intuition told him it was significant. Examining it, Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan were baffled. They lacked the means to interact with the formation, if it was one at all. Trusting his instincts, Jiang Chengxuan recalled the terrain they traversed, noting its resemblance to the rock¡¯s shape. This suggested the stone corresponded to a specific spot in the valley. To their astonishment, Jiang Chengxuan used his power to extract the stone, then found the corresponding spot in the valley. He flicked the stone into place, triggering a reaction. An array emerged, accepting the stone and revealing it as a pure space gemstone. Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan, impressed, praised Jiang Chengxuan, ¡°Daoist Jiang, not only are you powerful, but your mind is also sharp. We are in awe.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled modestly, not mentioning his divination, ¡°Let¡¯s proceed.¡± The space gemstone activated, creating spatial ripples that condensed into a ring-shaped portal, exuding dense celestial energy, leading to another place. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Jin Dashan led the way, intending to scout ahead. Seeing no danger, Jiang Chengxuan and Yin Qiao followed. After they entered, the valley returned to tranquility, the space gemstone resetting itself. ¡­ Upon entering the portal, Jiang Chengxuan felt a familiar sensation from earlier in the ruins. As the dazzling celestial light faded, his vision cleared. They stood in a spacious corridor, designed with clean lines and ancient beauty. ¡°Is this the Water Immortal Sect¡¯s legacy?¡± Jiang Chengxuan murmured, excited. ¡°Yes, these places usually aren¡¯t dangerous, but there may be residual formations. Proceed with caution,¡± Jin Dashan advised, drawing from previous experiences. Nodding, Jiang Chengxuan led the way. Along the corridor, they found occasional murals depicting wolf-like beasts, though they couldn¡¯t identify them, not even Yin Qiao. Reaching the corridor¡¯s end, they found a vast hall with a grand palace exuding celestial light. As they approached, waves of energy surged from the palace, forming ripples that coalesced into a massive silver wolf. This majestic beast, formed from the palace¡¯s energies, stood as a guardian, blocking their path. Chapter 1184 - Chapter 1184: The Secret of the Ruins, Silver Wolf Puppets Chapter 1184: The Secret of the Ruins, Silver Wolf Puppets Editor: Henyee Translations The eerie scene caused Jiang Chengxuan and his companions to tense up, their auras poised and ready. ¡°Roar!!¡± With a deafening roar from the silver wolf, waves of ethereal spatial power burst forth, sending ripples through the surroundings. These ripples intensified, forming solid lines of spatial energy before Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. In an instant, the spatial waves solidified, revealing more silver wolves with glowing white eyes, glaring menacingly at Jiang Chengxuan and his companions. These silver wolves exuded the power of immortals, with the leader nearing the semi-immortal realm! ¡°Hiss¡ª¡± The sight left Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan in shock, their hearts pounding in terror. Dozens of silver wolves had materialized, meaning the trio faced a terrifying force of many immortal-level enemies. Even Jiang Chengxuan, with all his skills, couldn¡¯t possibly fight them all. ¡°Could this be a forbidden area?¡± Yin Qiao¡¯s voice trembled as he spoke, staring at the fierce silver wolves. They couldn¡¯t have imagined that this marked entrance would hide such a perilous trap instead of a treasure. ¡°These beings seem not to be alive,¡± Jiang Chengxuan observed, his face serious. Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan were taken aback, scrutinizing the wolves but noticing nothing unusual. However, Jiang Chengxuan, with his mastery of life and death laws and reincarnation, sensed the absence of life force in the wolves. They appeared to be puppets. The sheer number of these puppet wolves reinforced Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hypothesis. Such a large number of immortal beasts couldn¡¯t have sustained themselves merely by being in this ancient site. ¡°Roar¡ª!¡± Before they could ponder further, the largest silver wolf let out a roar, and the silver wolves charged with immortal power, tearing through space towards them. Jiang Chengxuan and his companions reacted swiftly, unleashing their own powers to counter the wolves. The ensuing clash shook the void, as the wolves unflinchingly absorbed their attacks with mysterious spatial powers, dissipating the trio¡¯s celestial energy. ¡°Scatter! Buy time and observe!¡± Jiang Chengxuan ordered sternly. Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan nodded, their figures dispersing in the celestial light to evade the wolves. Yet the silver wolves were relentless, clawing through space to chase them, their figures vanishing into spatial rifts with an eerie hum, much like the fish demon Jiang Chengxuan had encountered before. ¡°Damn it, what are these things!¡± Jin Dashan cursed as they fled, the wolves¡¯ strange abilities unnerving them. ¡°Careful, they¡¯re hiding in the void!¡± Jiang Chengxuan warned. ¡°Rip¡ª¡± Silver wolves suddenly tore through space, their bloodthirsty jaws snapping close. Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan dodged, wrapping themselves in their peculiar celestial power, transforming into silver and golden forms to evade the attacks. In front of Jiang Chengxuan, the largest silver wolf lunged, shrouded in spatial energy. ¡°Die!¡± This time, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t dodge. Instead, he brandished the space-infused saw blade, slashing at the wolf. ¡°Boom!¡± The saw blade collided with the wolf¡¯s protective power, causing a massive tremor. The blade¡¯s immense celestial power cut through the wolf¡¯s defense, leaving a silver gash on its body. Chapter 1185 - Chapter 1185: The Secret of the Ruins, Silver Wolf Puppets (2) Chapter 1185: The Secret of the Ruins, Silver Wolf Puppets (2) Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°It¡¯s true.¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan confirmed the true nature of the silver wolf. The gash he made didn¡¯t bleed; it was pitch black and empty inside. These silver wolves were indeed puppets, created by the Water Immortal Sect. The sect must have used some method to mass-produce these mystical constructs, which not only harnessed spatial power but could also meld into the void. ¡°Silver Sky Demon Suppression Palm!¡± While Jiang Chengxuan was deep in thought, Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan were already engaged in a fierce battle. Lacking means to counter the spatial power, they had to rely on brute force to fend off the silver wolves. ¡°This place must have some mechanism,¡± Jiang Chengxuan thought. As he mused, he swiftly channeled his celestial power, wielding the saw blade to assist Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan. The saw blade merged into the void, transforming into a streaking comet that sliced through the wolves surrounding his companions, forcing several of them to retreat. ¡°Thank you, Daoist friend,¡± Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan expressed their gratitude as they caught their breath, freed from the encirclement. However, the wolves soon reappeared, activating their spatial power once again, their forms fading in and out as they melded back into the void. ¡°These spatial wolves are puppets. Be careful,¡± Jiang Chengxuan warned, holding the saw blade in front of him. The two companions were startled, but before they could fully process the information, a dozen silver wolves emerged from the void with a vengeance. Jiang Chengxuan reacted swiftly, slashing with his saw blade, infusing it with boundless celestial power. The already turbulent void erupted into chaos as reverse spatial waves clashed with the wolves, momentarily slowing their assault. Yet, the silver wolves regrouped under the command of the largest one, forming a battle formation. Concentrating their power, they shattered Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s barrier with a deafening roar. Despite Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s prowess, he couldn¡¯t outmatch their innate spatial abilities. ¡°Suppress the surrounding space! Quickly!¡± Jiang Chengxuan bellowed, unleashing his full celestial power. His realm of Complete Celestial Transformation unfolded, manifesting the laws of the Five Elements, Life and Death, and Reincarnation, to suppress the surrounding space. ¡°Boom!¡± The silver wolves collided with the barrier, causing the void to shatter around them. Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan, undeterred, summoned their own power, each conjuring a river of gold and silver light, striking at the surrounding space. Two colossal golden and silver palms emerged, imprinted with celestial might, smashing into the void waves. ¡°Boom!¡± The collision triggered a tremendous spatial upheaval, forcing the wolves out of the void. Despite the intense struggle, Jiang Chengxuan and his companions felt the strain, knowing they couldn¡¯t sustain this confrontation. They had to locate the core of this mechanism to repel the silver wolves. In the midst of this dire situation, Jiang Chengxuan scanned the surroundings, his gaze locking onto the ancient hall at the end of the passage. Based on his experience, this hall was likely the key to controlling the wolves. Inside, there could be something to neutralize these spatial puppets. ¡°We need to reach that hall,¡± Jiang Chengxuan decided, urging Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan forward as the spatial waves closed in. ¡°Void Rotation Law Ring!¡± Jiang Chengxuan shouted, unleashing the full extent of his Reincarnation Law. He summoned the power of the void around him, directing it outward. It was like a massive stone thrown into a calm lake, spreading ripples of power that clashed with the advancing wolves. ¡°Boom!¡± The wolves met the attack head-on, triggering a massive explosion that rocked the heavens. Under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s suppression, the silver wolves were forced out of the void, their forms thrown into disarray. These puppets, unlike living beings, were rigid in their programmed responses, unable to adapt to sudden changes in tactics. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s unexpected maneuver left them floundering. Seeing this, Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan were astonished and delighted. With Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s formidable support, they had a fighting chance. Without him, they would have perished here. ¡°Move quickly!¡± Jiang Chengxuan urged, his celestial power flaring as he led them through the gap in the wolves, heading for the hall. ¡°Roar!¡± The silver wolves, enraged, tore through the space in pursuit. However, the void had become so chaotic from the ongoing battle that their movements were hindered. Beating the wolves to the hall, Jiang Chengxuan, Yin Qiao, and Jin Dashan reached the entrance. The hall was unassuming in appearance but surrounded by a misty celestial light, exuding an invisible pressure, hinting at another barrier. ¡°This¡­¡± Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan tensed. If the hall was sealed, they would be trapped with the wolves closing in. ¡°Don¡¯t panic. Break through together!¡± Jiang Chengxuan commanded. With the aid of his Heavenly Tribulation foresight, he was confident this hall held the key. Summoning the saw blade again, he thrust it into the door. Instantly, the hall¡¯s barrier activated, a surge of immense power erupting from the celestial light, ready to unleash its might. Chapter 1186 - Chapter 1186: Acquiring the Treasure Chapter 1186: Acquiring the Treasure Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Oh no, the barrier has been triggered!¡± Yin Qiao¡¯s exclamation broke the tense silence. His face turned pale with fear as he realized the gravity of their situation. The silver wolf puppets, having finally broken through the chaotic spatial disturbance, were closing in rapidly. In an instant, the three of them found themselves in a dire predicament. ¡°Ignore them! Use all your strength to push the door open!¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s voice remained steady and commanding. Amidst the barrage of the barrier¡¯s power, he continuously channeled his own strength, infusing the saw blade with spiritual energy. Gradually, he forced a crack in the grand doors of the hall. Awakened by his command, Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan immediately mustered every ounce of their remaining power. Their celestial energy surged forth like torrents, converging on the doors as Jiang Chengxuan directed. ¡°Boom!¡± ¡°Roar! Roar!¡± The earth-shaking clash of energies reverberated across the sky, and the massive hall doors began to budge. The silver wolf puppets roared in rage, but the disruptive aftermath of the clash hindered their advance once more. ¡°Open!¡± Jiang Chengxuan knew this was their only chance. With a roar, he unleashed all his celestial power. The surge of energy spurred Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan into action, their faces twisted with effort and determination as they pushed against the doors. ¡°Boom!¡± At that critical moment, their combined might paid off. Amidst a swirl of mystical energy and thunderous noise, the grand doors finally parted, revealing a narrow gap. Without a word, Jiang Chengxuan and his companions squeezed through the opening, just as the hall¡¯s barrier fully activated. A terrifying surge of celestial light flooded the space, turning everything blurry and undulating like waves. ¡°Roar!¡± Even the silver wolf puppets were not spared. The cataclysmic force twisted and compressed their forms, transforming them into unrecognizable shapes before they dissipated into silver light and vanished into the void. ¡°Finally!¡± Breathing a collective sigh of relief, Jiang Chengxuan, Yin Qiao, and Jin Dashan found themselves inside the grand hall, exchanging relieved glances. The two companions looked at Jiang Chengxuan with gratitude. They knew he could have left them to their fate, yet he chose to lead them to safety. ¡°That was close! We had no idea this place was so dangerous!¡± ¡°Jiang Daoist, thank you so much for your help!¡± Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan expressed their heartfelt thanks, bowing to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°It¡¯s only right to face challenges together as companions,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied with a reassuring smile. His words touched Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan deeply, solidifying their loyalty to him. ¡°Let¡¯s see what this hall holds.¡± Not dwelling on their recent peril, Jiang Chengxuan urged them forward. They moved through the hall, which was divided into a spacious main hall and several inner chambers. The main hall was nearly empty, save for a few inconspicuous sculptures. However, Jiang Chengxuan was intrigued by the sculptures. They were not only intricately carved but also made from massive chunks of spatial stone. ¡°What an extravagant display¡­¡± Even Jiang Chengxuan, with his wealth as an alchemist, couldn¡¯t help but marvel at the lavish use of spatial stone. Although not extremely rare, spatial stone was still a valuable resource, and these sculptures, each over a meter tall, contained immense spatial power. ¡°Hum¡ª¡± Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan stored the stones in his ring. Such materials were invaluable for both array formations and artifact crafting. ¡°You two can take the ones on that side.¡± Jiang Chengxuan gestured to Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan, who eagerly began collecting the remaining spatial stones, expressing their gratitude. For their sect, these stones were priceless treasures. ¡°Let¡¯s check the first inner chamber.¡± Excited by their discoveries, Jiang Chengxuan led the way to the entrance of the leftmost inner chamber. Chapter 1187 - Chapter 1187: Acquiring the Treasure (2) Chapter 1187: Acquiring the Treasure (2) Editor: Henyee Translations Inside the inner hall, there were no restrictions or traps, allowing Jiang Chengxuan to simply push the door open and enter. ¡°Hiss¡ª!¡± However, what they saw inside made Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan gasp in shock. They found themselves staring at a silver space wolf puppet, similar to the one they had just fought outside the main hall. ¡°Huh?¡± But upon closer inspection, they realized this silver space wolf puppet had no energy fluctuations, indicating it wasn¡¯t the same one they had battled. ¡°This place must be where the Shui Xian Sect studied spatial stones,¡± Jiang Chengxuan concluded after a moment of observation. He had not seen the Shui Xian Sect¡¯s records before, but the various restrictions indicated their expertise in manipulating spatial energy. They clearly had access to a supply of spatial stones, which they used to develop various spatial puppets and barriers. Indeed, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s suspicions were confirmed as they ventured deeper into the hall. They encountered an array of spatial puppets, including silver eagles, gryphons, and fish. At the far end of the hall, they found piles of ancient books. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes lit up with excitement, and he immediately headed towards the books. Ever since his experience in Donghe Xianren¡¯s cave, he had come to value ancient texts for their hidden powers and secrets. ¡°These texts describe how to control and create spatial puppets!¡± Jiang Chengxuan exclaimed joyfully after flipping through one of the books, sharing his discovery with Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan. The two quickly joined him, eager to learn. The books were written from the perspective of a Shui Xian Sect practitioner, detailing the processes, materials, and techniques for creating and controlling spatial puppets. The texts also included guidelines for using the puppets and the various tasks they could perform. Absorbing this new knowledge eagerly, Jiang Chengxuan and his companions delved deeper into the world of spatial puppets. They spent months studying, their understanding of spatial energy and puppetry growing significantly. The Shui Xian Sect¡¯s understanding of spatial energy was profound. Even the simplest of these texts could provide insights to true immortals. After mastering some basic techniques for controlling spatial puppets, Jiang Chengxuan decided it was time to test his skills. Approaching a silver eagle puppet, he began forming intricate hand seals, channeling celestial energy as described in the texts. Immediately, waves of spatial energy flowed from his hands, enveloping the puppet. These puppets couldn¡¯t be controlled with mere bloodline or celestial energy; they required specific spatial vibrations unique to each puppet. ¡°Screech¡ª!¡± Under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s control, the silver eagle puppet let out a sharp cry, its wings spanning dozens of meters as it took flight. Spatial energy surged from its body, creating gusts of wind. In an astonishing display, the puppet vanished in a flash of silver, reappearing hundreds of meters away almost instantaneously. ¡°What incredible speed!¡± Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan exclaimed in amazement. The puppet¡¯s speed was far superior to that of an ordinary Immortal Ascension cultivator. ¡°If fully activated, this puppet could even match the speed of an Ascension Realm cultivator,¡± Jiang Chengxuan praised, admiring the Shui Xian Sect¡¯s craftsmanship. ¡°Let us try as well,¡± Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan said eagerly, stepping up to control the silver wolf puppets. Despite their efforts and forming complex hand seals, the best they could achieve were basic movements and a sluggish entrance into the spatial void¡ªnothing compared to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s seamless control. ¡°This¡­¡± Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan¡¯s faces reddened with embarrassment at their clumsy attempts. ¡°It seems controlling these puppets isn¡¯t as easy as it looks,¡± they admitted, stepping back. Jiang Chengxuan smiled, recalling the silver eagle puppet. With a command, the puppet retracted its wings, enveloped in a silvery glow, and slowly dissolved into the void, ready to be summoned again. ¡°Jiang Daoist, your mastery of puppetry in such a short time is truly impressive!¡± Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan exclaimed, their admiration evident. Jiang Chengxuan simply nodded and replied, ¡°Let¡¯s wrap up our exploration here. You can take some of the texts and puppets with you. Study them thoroughly, and you¡¯ll surely gain insights.¡± This offer filled Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan with gratitude. Jiang Chengxuan had not only saved their lives but also generously shared the spoils of their journey. His actions, rare in the cultivation world, had earned their unwavering loyalty. ¡°Thank you, Jiang Daoist! We are deeply grateful!¡± With heartfelt gratitude, they followed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s lead, collecting books and puppets. Soon, each of them had their share of the treasure, ready to leave the inner hall contentedly. Chapter 1188 - Chapter 1188: Two Inner Halls, Spatial Treasures Chapter 1188: Two Inner Halls, Spatial Treasures Editor: Henyee Translations Quickly, under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s guidance, the trio entered the second inner hall. Like the previous hall, there were no restrictions or traps, allowing them to push open the door and enter without issue. This time, the treasures before them brought just as much excitement, especially for Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan, whose eyes sparkled with excitement. This hall housed neatly arranged rows of weapons, each radiating a potent aura and shimmering with brilliant silver light, indicative of their rich spatial energy. These weapons were clearly crafted from spatial stones, making them exceptionally precious. However, as Jiang Chengxuan and his companions examined these treasures more closely, their initial excitement began to subside. Among the dozens of spatial stone weapons, most were of the Xuan Tian level, with only a few reaching the quasi-immortal level. These included a domineering long blade, a pair of intricately designed silver ring blades, and a small spatial dagger. Jiang Chengxuan understood the situation. The Shui Xian Sect was not known for its weapon crafting; they specialized in the study of spatial energy. Creating high-tier weapons required advanced forging techniques, not just an understanding of spatial stones. Despite this, Jiang Chengxuan found the quasi-immortal weapons intriguing. Although their grade wasn¡¯t exceptionally high, their spatial properties, derived from rare materials, could hold some unique advantages. ¡°What a sharp blade,¡± Jiang Chengxuan remarked, lifting the long blade from its ornate stand. It felt incredibly light, almost weightless. As he gently swung it through the air, a spatial rift was sliced open. This demonstrated that the quasi-immortal blade was on par with the serrated blade of the Xuan Tian fish demon he had encountered before. ¡°This spatial blade is for you,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said, tossing the long blade to Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan. ¡°Daoist Jiang, this¡­¡± they stammered in disbelief as they caught the blade, their faces lighting up with excitement. ¡°No worries, I already have a similar one. You can also take the Xuan Tian-level weapons; I don¡¯t need them,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied nonchalantly. Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan were stunned, speechless for a moment. Then they swallowed hard and bowed deeply in gratitude. ¡°Daoist Jiang, our Golden Silver Sect will never forget your kindness. If you ever need our help, we will not hesitate to assist you, even at the cost of our lives.¡± They realized that Jiang Chengxuan was giving them these treasures out of consideration for their sect¡¯s heavy losses. While these weapons might not be of great use to Jiang Chengxuan, they were invaluable to the Golden Silver Sect, providing the means to attract new disciples and strengthen their position. ¡°No need for such formalities. We each take what we need,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied, waving off their gratitude. He saw this as a simple act of kindness, not deserving of such high praise. With that, Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan began examining the spatial treasures, while Jiang Chengxuan moved towards the remaining two quasi-immortal weapons. He picked up the pair of silver ring blades, and as he infused them with celestial energy, they began to hum and vibrate in resonance. To his surprise, the ring blades, despite their appearance as throwing weapons, exhibited defensive properties. As he activated them, they spun rapidly, leaving trails of silver light and forming multiple protective rings around him, resembling a cage of spatial energy. ¡°Hmm?¡± Jiang Chengxuan mused, intrigued by the unexpected functionality of the ring blades. He continued to experiment with their capabilities, finding them highly versatile and effective in both offense and defense. Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan watched in awe as Jiang Chengxuan effortlessly manipulated the spatial ring blades, creating a dazzling display of spatial power. Chapter 1189 - Chapter 1189: Two Inner Halls, Spatial Treasures (2) Chapter 1189: Two Inner Halls, Spatial Treasures (2) Editor: Henyee Translations The hall was filled with divine light, creating an impenetrable barrier. ¡°No, there¡¯s more to this¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan realized as he stood within the silver ring¡¯s protective barrier. This celestial treasure¡¯s true power wasn¡¯t just as a defensive shield but resembled a mobile confinement barrier, capable of trapping enemies or containing objects. ¡°Interesting,¡± he thought, with a slight thrill, retracting the spatial silver ring. The silver cage around him dispersed, leaving behind rippling spatial waves. ¡°Congratulations, Daoist Jiang, on acquiring such a treasure,¡± Yin Qiao commented, timely stepping forward, complimenting Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s acquisition. Jiang Chengxuan, momentarily at a loss for words, could only respond with a wry smile. He could tell Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan¡¯s trust and admiration for him had reached a level where they regarded him as a leader. After a brief exchange, Jiang Chengxuan approached the third spatial treasure, a small dagger lying quietly on a tray. Picking it up, it felt as light as air in his hand. He used his spiritual sense to explore its power before trying to wield it. As he placed the dagger into the air, violent spatial waves erupted, creating numerous spatial rifts like a honeycomb. From these rifts, countless spatial forces poured out, forming dagger shadows that flickered in the void, creating black slashes as they rained down, resembling a storm of daggers. This treasure, clearly designed for offense, seemed more like a hidden weapon than a simple dagger. Enemies would anticipate a stab but face a torrent of spatial arrows instead. Satisfied, Jiang Chengxuan stored the spatial dagger, completing their exploration of the second hall. Without delay, the trio moved towards the central hall. Jiang Chengxuan had a hunch that this last hall held the most precious secret of the Shui Xian Sect¡¯s relics. As they approached, they found that the entrance was sealed by an invisible spatial barrier. Instead of forcefully breaking it, they tried the treasures they had collected, seeking one that could breach the barrier. Eventually, it was the peculiar spatial stone sculpture that elicited a response from the barrier. Brilliant rays of light emanated from the sculpture, casting symbols in the air that imprinted themselves onto the hall¡¯s door. Moments later, with a loud rumble, spatial waves surged from the barrier, necessitating Jiang Chengxuan and his companions to channel their powers to withstand the impact. After what felt like an eternity, the spatial tide receded, and the sculptures lost their luster. The group hurriedly collected the sculpture and eagerly approached the hall¡¯s door. With Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan watching, Jiang Chengxuan slowly pushed open the door, revealing an immense amount of spatial energy condensed into mist, pouring out. The energy did no harm but left them astonished. Such a concentration of unclaimed spatial power could only mean one thing¡ªsomewhere inside lay an extraordinary spatial treasure. ¡°Boom!¡± The door fully opened, and the sight within shocked them all. A massive, translucent, pale object lay quietly on a central platform, yet it had a menacing appearance. Silver-white spatial energy continuously gathered on its surface, drawn from the void and flowing like tiny streams along its contours, forming a small pool of spatial essence below. The dense spatial mist originated from this pool. ¡°What is this? Such astonishing spatial power!¡± Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan exclaimed in amazement. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed as he identified the object. ¡°This¡­ appears to be the remains of some spatial beast or creature!¡± His words left Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan gasping. On closer inspection, they saw it was a giant skull, with structures resembling eye sockets and a jaw, exuding an aura as if it were still watching them. ¡°Let¡¯s move closer,¡± Jiang Chengxuan suggested after a moment of silence, leading the group towards the skull. Surrounded by spatial mist, they struggled to navigate until Jiang Chengxuan released a bird-shaped spatial puppet to guide them. Following its lead, they approached the enormous skull, which now appeared as large as a hill. It seemed the skull possessed an innate ability to distort perceptions of size and detail, a capability that would be immensely useful in battle. Jiang Chengxuan and his companions couldn¡¯t help but marvel at its power. ¡°Let¡¯s collect the spatial essence first,¡± Jiang Chengxuan instructed, pointing to the pool beneath the skull. The essence emitted twisted spatial energy and brilliant multicolored light. Such pure spatial essence was difficult for even the most powerful immortals to refine, requiring the power of a celestial being. The essence was crucial for various ancient formations and high-level alchemical recipes that Jiang Chengxuan possessed, indicating its immense value. With great excitement, they began collecting the spatial essence. The process required deep understanding and significant energy, tiring Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan quickly. Eventually, Jiang Chengxuan took over, channeling his celestial power to absorb the essence into a special container. After several days of painstaking effort, the pool of spatial essence was finally emptied. Chapter 1190 - Chapter 1190: Spatial True Understanding, Relic Closing Chapter 1190: Spatial True Understanding, Relic Closing Editor: Henyee Translations In the grand hall filled with chaotic spatial energy, Jiang Chengxuan collected the last drop of spatial essence, a joyful expression spreading across his face. This haul was incredibly precious to him. With these spatial essences, he could finally attempt to unlock some advanced alchemical recipes. He also suspected that there might be applications for these essences hidden in the ancient texts from the first inner hall of the Shui Xian Sect. This spatial essence was arguably the greatest treasure Jiang Chengxuan had acquired on this journey. ¡°Who would have thought we could find such a fortune? All thanks to Daoist Jiang¡¯s skills!¡± Yin Qiao praised, his heart filled with joy, almost instinctively complimenting Jiang Chengxuan. Jiang Chengxuan could only smile wryly at the repeated praise. ¡°We owe it to your map as well; it was a mutual effort,¡± he responded modestly, shifting the topic. ¡°Let¡¯s check out the top of this skull.¡± With that, he led the eager duo towards the top of the massive skull. However, a strange power anchored the void, forcing them to proceed on foot. After walking for a while, they noticed something peculiar. Despite their efforts to move forward, they kept seeing the same markings they had left, indicating they were circling back to their starting point¡ªan astonishing realization for three powerful immortals. ¡°This¡­¡± Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan were speechless, their excitement fading. No matter how mysterious the treasure, if they couldn¡¯t access its true power, taking it away would be a futile dream. Jiang Chengxuan also pondered deeply. The skull¡¯s strange power had ensnared them without them noticing, leaving no clues. Suddenly, a thought struck him¡ªan image from when they first entered. He recalled the streams of spatial essence flowing down the skull, pooling into the essence lake below. This might be the path they needed to follow. ¡°I have an idea, follow me,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said with a smile, breaking the silence. Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan, now fully trusting Jiang Chengxuan, followed him without hesitation. Jiang Chengxuan took a small amount of spatial essence and let it flow down the skull, gently nudging it with his celestial power. As the essence began to move, Jiang Chengxuan led the way, followed closely by the duo. They soon realized the wisdom in his plan, marveling at his ingenuity. ¡°Brilliant, truly brilliant! Daoist Jiang, you¡¯re a genius!¡± Yin Qiao exclaimed, eyes gleaming with admiration. Jiang Chengxuan could only smile and shake his head at the praise. He continued following the silver trail left by the spatial essence. After a while, the trail connected with one of the original streams of spatial essence flowing down the skull. Seeing this, the trio exchanged joyous glances, knowing they were on the right path. Without further ado, they followed the silver trail upwards. The surroundings gradually changed, confirming they were moving in the right direction. Energized by their progress, they moved swiftly, soon reaching a vast, silver-white platform. The platform was flat and empty, save for a prominent cone-shaped silver stele in the center. Without hesitation, they approached the stele, maintaining their guard but encountering no traps or barriers. The silver stele was inscribed with mysterious symbols and text, glowing with divine light and emitting an aura of profound power. ¡°Let¡¯s decipher this,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said, spreading his senses and using his divination skills to interpret the inscriptions. For a cultivator, understanding symbols and texts was often possible through spiritual insight, even if the language was unknown. Chapter 1191 - Chapter 1191: The Secret of Space, The Closure of the Relic Chapter 1191: The Secret of Space, The Closure of the Relic Editor: Henyee Translations Despite not understanding the language, observing the shapes and sensing the aura still allowed them to grasp the meaning conveyed. Amidst this, vague images surfaced in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. He could vaguely discern that it was a narrative about the origin of the skull and a set of divine techniques derived from it. At this point, Jiang Chengxuan chose not to delve deeper but instead withdrew from his comprehension, relaying the information from the silver stele to Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan. Hearing this, the two naturally expressed their immense gratitude, bowing to Jiang Chengxuan. Without further delay, the three of them channeled their powers, injecting them into the silver stele and entering a state of comprehension. Time passed relentlessly as they meditated. In the blink of an eye, several centuries had elapsed. Until one moment, the ancient relic suddenly emitted an immensely mysterious fluctuation, the magnitude of which enveloped the entire relic, felt by every cultivator within. The sky above the relic began to display chaotic and colorful phenomena, resembling turbulent waves, imposing and awe-inspiring. ¡°The ancient relic is closing!¡± Immediately, this thought arose in the minds of countless cultivators deep within the relic. Simultaneously, at the exterior entrance of the ancient relic, armies of various powerful sects had already stationed themselves, waiting for their sect members to emerge. Leading among them were the cultivators from Huang Tian Xianzong, clad in golden flame uniforms, and those from Jin She Xianzong, dressed in black and gold. The entire entrance was tightly sealed by these forces. As the long-dormant relic once again showed signs of immense fluctuations, their eyes burned with intensity and determination, awaiting the opening of the exit. Moreover, the cultivators of Huang Tian Xianzong and Jin She Xianzong had sinister looks in their eyes. Their sect leaders had given them an additional command: any unaffiliated cultivators emerging should be detained or eliminated. This would allow them to reap a trove of opportunities without causing a public outcry among the sects, a win-win situation. ¡­ Within the ancient relic, the sudden and mysterious fluctuation jolted Jiang Chengxuan and his companions out of their meditation in front of the silver stele. They opened their eyes, silver lightning flashing in their pupils, giving them a surreal look. ¡°It seems the ancient relic is about to close,¡± Jiang Chengxuan remarked, standing up from the silver stele, feeling a bit unsatisfied. Despite several centuries, he hadn¡¯t fully comprehended the contents of the silver stele. ¡°Alas! I haven¡¯t even grasped half of the Spatial True Explanation, what a pity,¡± Yin Qiao said with regret. ¡°I also couldn¡¯t fully comprehend the divine technique¡­¡± Jin Dashan added, his eyes filled with regret. The divine technique hidden within the stele was the Spatial True Explanation, which, with its profound methods, could enable even those in the Immortal Transformation Realm to wield spatial powers. With these words, both men looked expectantly at Jiang Chengxuan, hoping for his insights. Jiang Chengxuan smiled wryly and said, ¡°I didn¡¯t fully comprehend it either.¡± Before they could feel disappointed, he continued, ¡°However, I did grasp the complete Spatial True Explanation, and I also understood the key parts of controlling this skull. But as for its origins, I did not figure that out.¡± This statement made Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan gasp in shock, their eyes lighting up with admiration. ¡°Jiang Daoyou¡¯s comprehension is truly extraordinary!¡± they praised. ¡°Since the ancient relic is about to close, you should take this opportunity and secure this treasure. That would fulfill our wish as well!¡± Clearly, they were genuinely happy for Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s gain. ¡°Indeed,¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded, not hesitating any further. His immortal power surged within him, manifesting his Dao principles. In the void, silver streams of spatial energy began to move at his command. These streams of spatial energy flowed lightly like a trickle, winding like serpents, carving out intricate patterns. Within these patterns, symbols similar to those on the stele appeared in the void. ¡°Buzz!¡ª¡± Instantly, the massive skull under their feet began to emit a mysterious fluctuation, resonating with the symbols Jiang Chengxuan had drawn. The entire world was illuminated by a silver light, bright as day. At this moment, the ancient relic erupted with tremendous power. Colorful pillars of light descended from the relic¡¯s sky, connecting heaven and earth, continually converging, creating a breathtaking spectacle! The distance between heaven and earth was visibly shrinking. ¡°Quick, we must go!¡± Seeing this, countless cultivators within the relic were shaken to their cores, rushing towards the newly opened celestial abyss in the sky. That was the final exit from the ancient relic. ¡°You two go ahead, we shall meet again if fate allows!¡± Jiang Chengxuan said calmly to Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan, showing no sign of panic. ¡°This¡­¡± The two hesitated upon hearing this. ¡°I will be fine. There are no more restrictions here. If I can¡¯t secure this opportunity, I will leave by myself,¡± Jiang Chengxuan reassured them, knowing their concern. They had been through numerous dangers together, forging a bond beyond mere contracts, becoming friends in the truest sense. Reluctantly, Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan bowed deeply to Jiang Chengxuan before preparing to leave. ¡°Jiang Daoyou, please accept this life-and-death token of our Jin-Yin Sect,¡± Yin Qiao said, handing over a token radiating with golden and silver light. ¡°As long as our sect exists, anyone holding this token will receive our utmost support in any request.¡± At the final moment, Yin Qiao handed the token to Jiang Chengxuan with sincere eyes. Jin Dashan looked equally earnest, hoping Jiang Chengxuan would accept it. Knowing he couldn¡¯t refuse, Jiang Chengxuan smiled and took the token, to their delight. ¡°If you ever need anything, you can find me at the Alchemist Guild in Wanxing Immortal Realm,¡± he added. Hearing this, Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan were overjoyed, nodding repeatedly. With a final nod, Jiang Chengxuan watched as they turned into two streams of light, one gold and one silver, and flew towards the descending sky. As the realms drew closer, numerous figures hurriedly exited the relic. Amidst the chaotic, radiant haze, only Jiang Chengxuan remained. At his feet, the massive skull, now reduced to a few meters in size by the power of the silver runes, would be fully unlocked and stored in his spatial ring in moments. However, as the relic¡¯s closure intensified, the atmosphere grew increasingly oppressive. Even Jiang Chengxuan felt a hint of danger. The sky was closing fast, the exit fading. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes grew stern as he considered abandoning the skull. ¡°Buzz!¡ª¡± At that critical moment, the mysterious fluctuation erupted, and the skull¡¯s restriction was lifted. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan stored the skull. His immortal power and Dao principles surged, enveloping him as he traversed the void, racing towards the exit. Chapter 1192 - Chapter 1192: Deftly Answering Questions and Leaving the Relic Chapter 1192: Deftly Answering Questions and Leaving the Relic Editor: Henyee Translations The vast and grand ancient relic was displaying its final act of decisiveness and ending. The extraordinarily brilliant and mysterious sky and the ancient, heavy earth were rapidly converging under some force, causing everything to collapse. The collision of these two opposing forces twisted all things in the void into a bizarre state. The colorful splendor of the fragmented space filled the entire ancient relic. Amidst this, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s solitary figure flew towards the collapsing exit. In the distant, hazy horizon, the passage out had already shrunk to the size of a fist. If it were to close, Jiang Chengxuan would be trapped in the ancient relic, waiting for its unknown reopening, possibly after tens of thousands of years. This was something Jiang Chengxuan could not accept. ¡°Spatial True Explanation, Manifest!¡± With a stern expression, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s immortal power, already at its peak, transformed once more. Surrounding him, it became an extremely bright silver celestial light. Under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s control, this boundless silver celestial light paved a starlight avenue towards the distant entrance, forcefully carving a path through the chaotic and disordered void. In this pathway, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s speed increased to another level. Like a silver lightning bolt, he pierced through the chaos, and the dim space gate ahead rapidly grew larger. ¡°Boom!¡± At the exact moment when heaven and earth completely converged, an immensely terrifying shockwave erupted. At the very last moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure barely made it through the exit. As the mysterious force of the exit passage enveloped Jiang Chengxuan, the aftermath and chaotic energy waves annihilated everything in the void. ¡°Phew! Thank goodness for the power of the Spatial True Explanation,¡± Jiang Chengxuan muttered to himself, feeling the terrifying scene fade away behind him. If not for the divine ability of the Spatial True Explanation, which allowed him to carve out a stable spatial path, he might have been left behind in that ancient relic. ¡°Buzz¡ª¡± Before Jiang Chengxuan could think any further, the streamers and brilliant lights from space travel quickly solidified. In front of him, a beam of light accompanied by mysterious fluctuations appeared. In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure emerged outside the ancient relic. But the scene before him made him slightly startled. He saw a large group of cultivators dressed in different uniforms, surrounding the area with solemn expressions, making it impenetrable. As soon as Jiang Chengxuan appeared, these people looked at him with sharp eyes. Several arrogant cultivators, wearing conspicuous red-gold and black-gold uniforms, approached with grandiose steps. Their luxurious accessories and extraordinary aura were evident at a glance. Jiang Chengxuan immediately recognized them as cultivators from Huang Tian Immortal Sect and Jin She Immortal Sect. ¡°This fellow Daoist, may we know which sect you belong to? We have important matters to investigate¡­¡± one of them asked, hiding a cold gleam in his eyes as he spoke to Jiang Chengxuan, who looked back at them calmly. Scanning his surroundings, Jiang Chengxuan noticed a group of cultivators in different outfits being controlled by Huang Tian Immortal Sect and Jin She Immortal Sect members. They looked angry and fearful, yet were restrained and unable to speak. Jiang Chengxuan quickly deduced the situation. It was clear that Huang Tian Immortal Sect and Jin She Immortal Sect were searching for scattered cultivators and eliminating dissenters. As Jiang Chengxuan hesitated for a moment, their gazes grew sharper, and other sect cultivators around them also started to stir. ¡°I am an elder of Jin-Yin Immortal Sect. What business do you have with me?¡± Jiang Chengxuan said calmly, showing no sign of panic. This demeanor made the members of Huang Tian Immortal Sect and Jin She Immortal Sect uncertain. ¡°Do you have any proof?¡± another person asked with a cold glare, clearly preparing to play the good cop-bad cop routine. ¡°What business do you have? Although Jin-Yin Immortal Sect is not large, we are not to be trifled with. With so many fellow Daoists here, aren¡¯t you overstepping?¡± Jiang Chengxuan retorted, turning the situation around. His words made the surrounding cultivators ponder. He was subtly suggesting that Huang Tian Immortal Sect and Jin She Immortal Sect were overstepping and bullying others. This made the members of Huang Tian Immortal Sect and Jin She Immortal Sect frown. If Jiang Chengxuan was indeed from a sect, they had to tread carefully to avoid inciting anger among the gathered sects. Under the pressure of large sects, these smaller sects could unite quickly. ¡°Uh, the team from Tian Xue Immortal Sect perished in the ancient relic, and we suspect the culprit is a wandering cultivator. So, we hope for your cooperation,¡± they said. Chapter 1193 - Chapter 1193: Deftly Answering Questions and Leaving the Relic (2) Chapter 1193: Deftly Answering Questions and Leaving the Relic (2) Editor: Henyee Translations The cultivators, their minds racing, finally voiced their prepared reason calmly. Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan felt a bit surprised. These Tian Xue Immortal Sect cultivators were talking about the very people he had killed to prevent them from silencing him. ¡°Yes! Several elders from our Tian Xue Immortal Sect haven¡¯t returned! They must have been ambushed by villains! If we find out who did this, we will make sure they die a horrible death!¡± At this moment, a few cultivators with bloodshot eyes rushed out, gritting their teeth as they spoke. They wore the same uniforms as those Jiang Chengxuan had slain, evidently from Tian Xue Immortal Sect. ¡°Here is my sect¡¯s token,¡± Jiang Chengxuan responded calmly, showing no sign of disturbance. He then took out the life-and-death token given to him by Yin Qiao and Jin Dashan before they left. It glowed with a gold and silver light, exuding an extraordinary aura, looking even more authentic than a real token. The cultivators from Huang Tian Immortal Sect narrowed their eyes as they inspected the token closely. They could sense the power of Jin-Yin Immortal Sect and Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s aura on it. This confirmed that the token was indeed from Jin-Yin Immortal Sect. ¡°Alright, if that is the case, we will not pursue this further,¡± the cultivators from Huang Tian Immortal Sect and Jin She Immortal Sect finally said, returning the token with a frown. Although Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s assertive attitude annoyed them, the evidence was clear, and they could not fabricate charges against him. ¡°Thank you,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said lightly, knowing he had successfully evaded their suspicion. His nonchalant demeanor also helped to dissipate some of their hostility. He then walked away, blending into the crowd, intending to stay low for a while to completely erase any lingering doubts. After a few more days, Jiang Chengxuan seized an opportunity to leave the area quickly. He knew that the events within the relic, especially the deaths of those from various sects, could lead to further trouble. Not long after Jiang Chengxuan left, a conflict indeed erupted at the relic¡¯s entrance. The instigators were the heavily damaged Tian Xue Immortal Sect cultivators, who, along with other sects that had suffered significant losses, began questioning and confronting those present. Everything unfolded just as Jiang Chengxuan had anticipated. ¡°You! A cultivator from Yu Shui Immortal Sect said they saw you fighting with our sect¡¯s immortals inside the relic! Did you kill our Tian Xue Immortal Sect disciples?¡± one of the Tian Xue Immortal Sect cultivators accused. ¡°Absurd! That¡¯s nonsense and lies!¡± another cultivator retorted. ¡°You from Tian Xue Immortal Sect coveted our opportunities and forced us to fight back. Xuan Di Immortal Sect can attest to this!¡± ¡°We indeed can. Everyone knows what Tian Xue Immortal Sect is like. Do we need to spell it out?¡± another sect¡¯s cultivator chimed in. ¡°How dare you slander Tian Xue Immortal Sect! You clearly have something to hide! Today, I¡¯ll make you pay for this with your blood!¡± Enraged beyond control, a Tian Xue Immortal Sect cultivator, unable to tolerate the accusations any longer, activated his power, releasing terrifying immortal energy. ¡°Bring it on!¡± ¡°Still defiant! You dare challenge us?¡± The cultivators from the other two sects showed no sign of backing down either, and with a series of loud shouts, they also activated their powers, attacking their opponents. In an instant, chaos erupted in the relic¡¯s area as the two sides clashed. The battle not only intensified the already heated atmosphere but also incited other cultivators from various sects to start questioning each other, leading to more fights breaking out. Some, having suffered significant losses within the relic, had lost their rationality, while others, having gained new opportunities, felt emboldened. With neither side willing to back down, the conflict became inevitable. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± Terrifying tremors shook the area as the various displayed Dao laws and phenomena covered the entire sky, making it look like the end of days. Meanwhile, on the other side of the relic, two major sects, Huang Tian Immortal Sect and Jin She Immortal Sect, were resting easy, leisurely enjoying themselves in their territories. The cultivators from these two sects gathered around bonfires, seemingly holding a grand feast. ¡°Sect master, the other sects have started fighting each other for some reason. Should we intervene?¡± a cultivator from Huang Tian Immortal Sect respectfully asked the sect master. ¡°No need. Let these fools exhaust themselves,¡± Huang Tian Immortal Sect¡¯s sect master said with a disdainful smile, his golden eyes reflecting the fire. ¡°Our objective has already been achieved. There¡¯s no need to get involved further.¡± The purpose of gathering all these sects was merely to help him root out rogue cultivators. The investigation of the culprits was just a pretext. Now that all the rogue cultivators were under the control of the two major sects, there was no need to pay attention to the other sects. ¡°Hand over all the opportunities you¡¯ve obtained within the relics, and perhaps I¡¯ll let you join Huang Tian Immortal Sect as an outer sect elder. Otherwise, you will be killed without mercy,¡± Huang Tian Immortal Sect¡¯s sect master said coldly, his voice filled with mockery as he looked at a group of cultivators standing not far away. These were the rogue cultivators who had managed to enter the relic later on. Hearing the sect master¡¯s words, they were filled with anger and fear but dared not speak out, glaring silently. ¡°How dare you defy an immortal¡¯s order!¡± Seeing this, Jin She Immortal Sect¡¯s sect master was furious. Displeased with their silence, he struck out with terrifying black energy, instantly reducing a rogue cultivator to a mist of blood without a word. This brutal and terrifying scene shattered the spirits of the rogue cultivators, filling them with immense fear. The cultivators of the two major sects all wore cruel expressions. ¡­ Jiang Chengxuan, who had long left that place of trouble, was naturally unaware of these events, though he had predicted much of it. It was precisely because of this that he had calmly passed their test and left without hesitation. Now, Jiang Chengxuan, transformed into a streak of light, distanced himself from the relic and returned to the Gao Huang Plains. He began to think about where to go next. Originally, he had come to the Gao Huang Plains to travel, gain experience, and seek opportunities to break through to the Ascension Realm. Unexpectedly, he had spent hundreds of years in the ancient relic. Now, Jiang Chengxuan felt he was on the brink of breaking through to the Ascension Realm, with the feeling of a breakthrough looming mysteriously close. He knew it was time to conclude this journey and find a place to undergo secluded cultivation. ¡°The largest immortal city nearby should be called Tian Shuang City¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan murmured, recalling his memories. He had heard from traveling merchants in the desolate city that the largest nearby immortal city was called Tian Shuang City. It was a large city comparable to Fei Xian City. ¡°Then it¡¯s decided, Tian Shuang City it is,¡± Jiang Chengxuan decided, recalling the route to Tian Shuang City. It would be the place where he would break through to the Ascension Realm, and he was also interested in exploring a new immortal city, making it a win-win situation. Chapter 1194 - Chapter 1194: Heading to Tian Shuang City Chapter 1194: Heading to Tian Shuang City Editor: Henyee Translations Having decided on his next destination, Jiang Chengxuan continued his journey across the vast expanse of the Gao Huang Plains, opting for a slow and steady approach. He moved forward unhurriedly, exploring the plains and occasionally seeking directions towards Tian Shuang City. During his travels, Jiang Chengxuan passed through several desolate towns, exchanging his resources with traveling merchants to prepare for his upcoming breakthrough. Although he felt somewhat confident about breaking through to the Ascension Realm, he remained cautious and meticulous in his preparations. In the goods he encountered in those desolate towns, Jiang Chengxuan noticed familiar items¡ªremnants from the ancient relic. These items, imbued with the same Daoist power as the Water Immortal Sect¡¯s space puppets, indicated that the relic¡¯s opportunities had significantly revitalized the grey-market trade across the Gao Huang Plains. Time flowed steadily as Jiang Chengxuan journeyed, and it wasn¡¯t until he had passed through twenty desolate towns that he finally reached the border between the Gao Huang Plains and a vast mountain range. It became clear that he had thoroughly explored the plains. According to the information he had gathered, Tian Shuang City lay nestled within this mountain range, a colossal city built upon the towering peaks, exuding an unparalleled grandeur. Jiang Chengxuan eagerly anticipated witnessing the city¡¯s majesty. ¡°Let¡¯s see just how magnificent this so-called City of a Thousand Mountains truly is,¡± Jiang Chengxuan murmured with anticipation. Without resting, he set off towards the myriad mountains. Thanks to his newly acquired spatial abilities and immortal physique, Jiang Chengxuan traversed the mountains with relative ease, enjoying the scenic journey. He marveled at the layers of mist, towering peaks, and the diverse flora and fauna. Each mountain hosted unique creatures and plants, with distinct groups of monsters inhabiting different peaks, each adapting and evolving differently. Jiang Chengxuan found the diversity fascinating, speculating that the massive mountain range might conceal extraordinary secrets. However, his current focus was not on unraveling these mysteries but on reaching Tian Shuang City. As he ventured deeper into the mountains, Jiang Chengxuan encountered towering peaks that pierced the clouds, seemingly home to terrifying monsters. Even from a distance, their menacing auras warned him to stay away. Respecting their territorial warnings, Jiang Chengxuan chose to bypass these areas quietly. From what he had observed, Jiang Chengxuan inferred that Tian Shuang City must be a place teeming with martial vigor and combative spirit. Only such a spirit could sustain a massive city amidst these perilous mountains. ¡°Tian Shuang City, I look forward to seeing you¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan thought, feeling a mixture of excitement and curiosity. After residing in the tranquil environment of the Dan Alliance, focusing on alchemy, he welcomed the change of pace that Tian Shuang City promised. Despite his steady progress, the vastness of the mountain range exceeded Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expectations, once again reminding him of the extraordinary scale of the Immortal Realm, far surpassing the lower realms. Just as he began to worry about getting lost in the mountains, a welcome sight brought him joy. Standing on a rugged cliff, Jiang Chengxuan sensed human cultivators¡¯ presence on a distant snow-capped peak. They appeared to be engaged in a battle with monsters, the powerful energies and shockwaves of their clash reaching him even from afar. ¡°Good fortune,¡± Jiang Chengxuan thought with a smile, sensing that these people were likely connected to Tian Shuang City. At the very least, they would know more about the city than he did. Wasting no time, Jiang Chengxuan channeled his immortal power and leaped through the air, covering miles in an instant. Moving like a swift wind, he sped towards the group of cultivators. After crossing several peaks, Jiang Chengxuan arrived at the snow-covered area. Entering a massive ice cave, he finally saw the group. There were over twenty cultivators clad in menacing armor made from monster materials, standing in neat formation. Chapter 1195 - Chapter 1195: Journey to Tian Shuang City (2) Chapter 1195: Journey to Tian Shuang City (2) Editor: Henyee Translations The group of cultivators ranged from the Hua Xian Realm to the Great Dao Lord and Dao Master realms, each unleashing formidable powers towards a shadowy figure. ¡°Roar!¡ª¡± Amidst the chaos, the owner of the ice cave let out an enraged roar, unleashing a power comparable to the peak of the Hua Xian Realm. The ice-based Dao force rapidly spread out, attempting to freeze everything in its path. Under this terrifying power, the cultivators felt their meridians starting to freeze. Even the two Hua Xian Realm leaders showed signs of struggle. Their armor, which was initially their defense, now acted as a prison, with ice filling the gaps and restricting their movements. They had to continuously unleash their powers to resist. ¡°Elder Xuan! Elder Tang! Act quickly!¡± Among the cultivators, a young man dressed in luxurious robes, half his body already encased in ice, shouted urgently. Hearing this, the two Hua Xian Realm elders knew they couldn¡¯t delay. They manifested their Daoist powers and forcefully attacked the beast. ¡°Boom!¡± The entire ice cave shook violently, the shattered ice turning into mist that filled the space. However, in the next moment, a massive figure charged out of the mist with incredible speed, bypassing the two Hua Xian powerhouses and diving into the crowd behind them. ¡°Damn it!!¡± ¡°Beast, how dare you!¡± This scene caused the two Hua Xian Realm experts to widen their eyes in anger and frustration. Their eyes glowed with a cold light as they roared. Go to ????????????????????.co Using its agility in the icy environment, the massive beast had targeted the young cultivator who had shouted earlier, recognizing him as the weak link among the group. Clearly, the beast possessed a high level of intelligence, able to discern the hierarchy within the group quickly. ¡°How dare you, beast!¡± What surprised Jiang Chengxuan more was the young cultivator¡¯s reaction. Despite the beast¡¯s imposing figure, he wasn¡¯t overly frightened. Instead, he glared angrily and shouted. In a flash of light, the young man produced a treasure exuding immortal light¡ªa pair of sharp, iron scissors. Without hesitation, he poured all his energy into it. With a hum, the ice cave was filled with a brilliant glow. The iron scissors released two incredibly sharp purple blades that surged through the air like twin galaxies, destroying everything in their path. In this moment, the beast¡¯s form became clear¡ªit resembled a saber-toothed tiger with massive fangs and a body covered in scales, like a mix between a tiger and a dragon, exuding majesty and ferocity. ¡°It¡¯s an Ice Fang Dragon Beast!¡± Recognizing the creature, Jiang Chengxuan murmured in surprise. This beast, with its ancient dragon bloodline, was said to inhabit only the coldest regions of the Immortal Realm. To find one in this ice mountain hinted at the area¡¯s unique mystical power. ¡°Roar¡ª!¡± As Jiang Chengxuan pondered, the Ice Fang Dragon Beast did not retreat. With a roar, it unleashed massive ice storms from its claws, countering the purple blades with formidable strength. ¡°Boom!¡± The clash of powers created terrifying shockwaves, sending sharp ice shards in all directions. Even the two Hua Xian powerhouses were momentarily stalled. In this brief delay, the Ice Fang Dragon Beast, eyes blazing with fury, continued its assault on the young cultivator. Despite his bravado, the young man now faced despair. Against the beast¡¯s peak Hua Xian power, his own strength was insufficient. ¡°No! Young Master!¡± The two Hua Xian elders reached out in desperation, but were powerless to stop the impending disaster. At this critical moment, Jiang Chengxuan decided to intervene. In a flash of silver light, he sped towards the battlefield. Just as the beast was about to strike the young cultivator, Jiang Chengxuan arrived, wielding a giant battle axe, and struck down from above. The sheer force of his attack shocked the beast, causing it to redirect its fury towards Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Boom!¡± The clash shook the ice cave like an earthquake, sending powerful shockwaves through the ancient ice. The spectators watched in awe and disbelief as Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attack forced the beast back into the shadows. Standing protectively in front of the young cultivator, Jiang Chengxuan, wielding his battle axe, exuded an imposing presence. ¡°Roar!¡ª¡± The beast roared furiously but then did something unexpected¡ªit fled. With a final roar, it leaped into the air, turning into a streak of light, and vanished from the cave. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s presence had frightened the beast into retreating. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan chose not to pursue. He had no quarrel with the beast and had intervened only to gain the cultivators¡¯ favor and a lead to Tian Shuang City. ¡°Thank you, Immortal! Thank you for saving my life!¡± The young cultivator, realizing his narrow escape from death, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Thank you, Immortal!¡± ¡°Thank you, Immortal!¡± The armored cultivators behind him echoed their gratitude in unison. ¡°You¡¯re welcome, it was no trouble,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied with a friendly smile. ¡°You¡¯ve truly helped us immensely! We¡¯re deeply grateful,¡± one of the Hua Xian elders said, stepping forward with the young cultivator. ¡°May I know your name, benefactor?¡± Seizing the opportunity, Jiang Chengxuan introduced himself, quickly building rapport with the group. To his surprise, he discovered that they were indeed from Tian Shuang City, serving as the city lord¡¯s personal guards. The young cultivator he had saved was the city lord¡¯s second son! Chapter 1196 - Chapter 1196: Arrival at Tian Shuang City, Establishing a Foothold Chapter 1196: Arrival at Tian Shuang City, Establishing a Foothold Editor: Henyee Translations The cultivators Jiang Chengxuan had randomly encountered turned out to have such significant backgrounds, which was an unexpected surprise for him. ¡°To be honest, I was heading to Tian Shuang City but was unsure of the route. I wonder if you all are returning there?¡± Jiang Chengxuan asked, turning to the young cultivator and the two Hua Xian realm elders. The young cultivator, who was the son of the City Lord, was named Shen Feng. The two Hua Xian realm elders were Elder Xuan, who had a beard, and Elder Tang, who was clean-shaven. Upon hearing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s words, all three of them were visibly delighted. Shen Feng, in particular, eagerly patted his chest and agreed without hesitation, ¡°If you¡¯re willing to accompany us to Tian Shuang City, it would be our honor!¡± ¡°As for the route, no one around here knows it better than we do. You can rest assured, Immortal!¡± Elder Tang and Elder Xuan nodded in agreement, acknowledging Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s prowess from his earlier display of strength. Moreover, Jiang Chengxuan seemed interested in befriending them. If they could introduce Jiang Chengxuan to the City Lord and possibly bring him into the City Lord¡¯s manor, it would be a significant achievement for them. After some further conversation, Elder Xuan smiled and said, ¡°We¡¯ll make some quick preparations, and then we can depart. Please wait a moment, Daoist friend.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded, watching as they busied themselves with their group. He had learned about their situation: Shen Feng was being escorted back to Tian Shuang City after a period of training at a Daoist academy. The City Lord had sent these two elders and a team of cultivators to fetch him. However, they had been attacked by the Ice Fang Dragon Beast en route, a creature that had a grudge against the City Lord¡¯s manor due to past conflicts. This gave Jiang Chengxuan some insight into the precarious situation around Tian Shuang City. It was not a place of peace, but human cultivators still held a dominant position. Jiang Chengxuan decided he didn¡¯t need to worry about his plan to retreat and cultivate in Tian Shuang City. With the defense of an immortal city, it would take a significant army to pose any real threat, and such an event would still take many years to unfold, giving him ample time to achieve a breakthrough. ¡°We¡¯re ready to depart, Immortal!¡± Shen Feng called, signaling their readiness. The group then set out towards Tian Shuang City. With Jiang Chengxuan, a peak Hua Xian realm expert, and the two Hua Xian elders leading the way, they traveled with increased confidence. Even when sensing the Ice Fang Dragon Beast¡¯s presence, they felt no fear. Go to ????????????????????.co The journey was not without its challenges, however. Over several months, they faced numerous battles of varying scales. Some skirmishes were handled by the City Lord¡¯s guards without Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s intervention, but there were occasions where his intervention was crucial to avoid disasters similar to the ice cave incident. At one point, a formidable black dragon appeared, exuding an aura so powerful that even with Jiang Chengxuan and the two Hua Xian elders, the battle lasted for days. The conflict shook the mountains and shattered the void before they managed to drive the beast away. The constant danger made Jiang Chengxuan question whether he had been tricked into joining a perilous escort mission, as traveling with this group seemed far more troublesome than journeying alone. ¡°This Grand Thousand Mountain Range seems to be experiencing some disturbances¡­¡± Elder Tang explained to Jiang Chengxuan, alleviating some of his frustration. ¡­ Eventually, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Feng, and the group reached the outskirts of Tian Shuang City. Standing atop a mountain peak, they finally beheld the magnificent city. Tian Shuang City was a colossal fortress built into the mountains, resembling a flowing garment draped over the undulating landscape. The towering city walls connected numerous peaks, reaching towards the heavens and forming a natural barrier. Above the city, countless stars shimmered, casting down immortal light that enveloped the entire city. This created a celestial canopy that blended with the mountains, giving the impression of a dual-layered sky. As they approached, Shen Feng and his companions provided Jiang Chengxuan with more information about the city. Chapter 1197 - Chapter 1197: Arrival at Tian Shuang City, Establishing a Foothold (2) Chapter 1197: Arrival at Tian Shuang City, Establishing a Foothold (2) Editor: Henyee Translations The second celestial canopy that covered Tian Shuang City was a grand array formation of the Immortal Tier. Its mysterious energies resonated with the heavens and earth, creating a spectacular phenomenon. This array had existed since the city was built, passed down from ancient times, and was the foundation upon which Tian Shuang City stood firm in the Grand Thousand Mountain Range. ¡°We¡¯ve finally arrived! The journey was incredibly arduous!¡± Shen Feng and the City Lord¡¯s guards expressed their relief and excitement as they gazed at the outline of Tian Shuang City. They poured out their grievances from the journey, recounting the unusual encounters with powerful beasts. ¡°In the past, such formidable beasts would stay within their territories, highly territorial and not roaming the Grand Thousand Mountain Range,¡± one guard remarked. ¡°But the beasts we¡¯ve encountered along the way were out of the ordinary. Without Daoist Jiang¡¯s assistance, we would have struggled greatly.¡± ¡°Immortal, once we return to Tian Shuang City, I will ask my father to host a banquet in your honor,¡± Shen Feng promised, his gratitude evident. Jiang Chengxuan smiled warmly, acknowledging their gratitude with a few polite words. Despite the challenging journey, he had finally reached Tian Shuang City. The grand and imposing sight of the city did not disappoint him, filling him with satisfaction and a sense of security. Under Shen Feng¡¯s eager guidance, Jiang Chengxuan and the group soon arrived at the city walls. With the City Lord¡¯s token, Jiang Chengxuan was welcomed into the city without needing to say a word. Inside Tian Shuang City, Jiang Chengxuan immediately noticed a stark contrast to Fei Xian City. The architecture was ancient and artistic, often featuring unique designs. Many halls were decorated with materials from fierce beasts, such as giant teeth and long tails, giving the city a wild and untamed aura. The most prominent trade in Tian Shuang City was in exotic beast materials, along with finely crafted weapons and armor. Even Jiang Chengxuan found himself admiring some of the items on display. The streets were bustling with cultivators, exuding a bold and unrestrained atmosphere as they discussed recent battles with various beasts. The city¡¯s spirit was one of valor and combat, thriving under the dangerous conditions of the Grand Thousand Mountain Range. As they moved through the city, Jiang Chengxuan received countless curious glances due to the respect shown to him by the City Lord¡¯s guards. Shen Feng and the two Hua Xian elders, Elder Xuan and Elder Tang, continued to introduce him to the city¡¯s many facets. Finally, they arrived at a massive estate constructed entirely from a type of black mystic stone, exuding an air of strength and seriousness. The multi-layered roofs resembled a giant clad in armor, towering over the city and even piercing through the second celestial canopy into another realm. A tall black stone monument at the entrance bore the inscription ¡°City Lord¡¯s Mansion.¡± Go to ????????????????????.co ¡°Please, Immortal,¡± Shen Feng, nearly home, invited Jiang Chengxuan with an excited expression. Jiang Chengxuan, smiling politely, allowed them to lead him inside. As they entered the grand gates, the guards in the mansion began to cheer, spreading the news of Shen Feng¡¯s return. Moments later, a middle-aged man in a black and gold cloak strode out briskly. His presence was formidable, with a dignified and authoritative air, but his eyes shone with joy as he approached. ¡°Feng¡¯er! Elder Tang, Elder Xuan, you¡¯ve returned,¡± he greeted warmly. ¡°Father!¡± Shen Feng responded joyfully, while the two elders bowed respectfully, ¡°Greetings, City Lord. We have fulfilled our mission.¡± The City Lord¡¯s guards knelt, calling out his name. This imposing man was undoubtedly the City Lord of Tian Shuang City. Jiang Chengxuan stood calmly, waiting for the father and son to finish their reunion. ¡°Feng¡¯er, Elders, who might this be?¡± the City Lord finally asked, noticing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s poised demeanor. Sensing something extraordinary, he inquired further. Shen Feng and the two elders animatedly introduced Jiang Chengxuan. After exchanging courtesies, the City Lord learned of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s deeds and expressed his gratitude. ¡°So, you¡¯re my son¡¯s savior. Thank you very much,¡± the City Lord said sincerely. ¡°It was nothing, really,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied modestly. Shortly after, Jiang Chengxuan was invited into the mansion. As they walked through the grand corridors, they arrived at a large hall where a banquet had been prepared to welcome Shen Feng. However, the City Lord decided to expand the banquet, inviting notable cultivators from Tian Shuang City to meet Jiang Chengxuan. Despite feeling a bit overwhelmed by the grand reception, Jiang Chengxuan handled it with grace, mingling with the city¡¯s influential figures. This event not only introduced him to many key individuals but also gave him a recognized status within the City Lord¡¯s mansion. The grand banquet lasted several days, during which Jiang Chengxuan firmly established his position in Tian Shuang City. Days later, in the residence granted to him by the City Lord, Jiang Chengxuan was busy setting up protective formations. He couldn¡¯t help but smile wryly at how his arrival had turned out so smoothly. ¡°Finally, it¡¯s time to begin my seclusion,¡± he murmured with satisfaction, finishing the last of the protective arrays. Jiang Chengxuan had already informed the City Lord of his intention to cultivate in seclusion. His new residence, strategically located on a secluded mountain peak, was perfect for this purpose. It was close to the city¡¯s second celestial canopy, allowing him to observe its mystical phenomena and ensuring a high concentration of immortal energy and security. ¡°Let¡¯s begin,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said, sitting cross-legged in his mountain cave, activating the spirit-gathering array. Instantly, the surrounding spiritual energy, accompanied by the starlight from the celestial canopy, began to converge around him. His cultivation seclusion had officially commenced. Chapter 1198 - Chapter 1198: Ascending to Immortality Chapter 1198: Ascending to Immortality Editor: Henyee Translations The residence where Jiang Chengxuan was located quickly became shrouded in layers of colorful clouds, disappearing from the peak of the mountain, leaving only a magnificent and mystical scene. The powerful energy contained within it radiated invisibly, detectable even from hundreds of miles away, striking awe and fear into those who sensed it. Fortunately, the Tian Shuang City Lord, aware of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s formidable strength, had accounted for this. Thus, the phenomenon accompanying Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s breakthrough did not alarm the city¡¯s inhabitants. Only the City Lord and Shen Feng felt the disturbance, recognizing that Jiang Chengxuan had entered seclusion. ¡°What incredible power. Immortal Jiang is so young yet possesses such strength. It¡¯s truly admirable,¡± Shen Feng remarked, a look of envy on his face as he stood outside the fortress-like City Lord¡¯s mansion. Beside him, Elders Tang and Xuan nodded in agreement, equally impressed by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s talent. Even the City Lord himself, a mighty True Immortal, nodded repeatedly, saying, ¡°This young man is extraordinary and has limitless potential. Feng¡¯er, knowing him is also a stroke of luck for our Shen family¡­¡± As the City Lord of Tian Shuang, he was no stranger to great talents. However, the capabilities Jiang Chengxuan had displayed in such a short time were astonishing even to him. To reciprocate the City Lord¡¯s goodwill, Jiang Chengxuan had revealed some of his background, allowing them to understand that he was no ordinary cultivator. ¡°Since there¡¯s nothing more we can do for Immortal Jiang here, Elders Tang and Xuan, please begin investigating the disturbances in the Grand Thousand Mountain Range,¡± the City Lord instructed after a moment of reflection, leading the group away and leaving Jiang Chengxuan to his seclusion. He then shifted the topic to the strange occurrences in the Grand Thousand Mountain Range. Upon hearing this, Elders Tang and Xuan both nodded solemnly. The City Lord himself also frowned, preparing to return to his mansion to gather recent intelligence. Tian Shuang City had been built in the Grand Thousand Mountain Range and had thrived thanks to it. The ongoing struggle against the beasts of the mountain range had lasted through the ages, from ancient times to the present. As the City Lord, hearing about the incidents along Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s journey back with Shen Feng, his sharp intuition suggested that something was amiss in the mountain range. Consequently, he had dispatched people to frantically collect recent beast information in the city the day before. ¡°Father, could it be that the beasts are planning another catastrophe?¡± Shen Feng asked with concern, remembering past disasters caused by the fearsome beasts of the range. The thought of another catastrophe chilled him. Go to ????????????????????.co ¡°Whether or not the beasts are undergoing some changes, we must remain fully vigilant at the slightest sign of trouble and not be caught off guard,¡± the City Lord responded gravely. The safety of billions of humans in the city rested on his shoulders, a responsibility he bore as the Lord of Tian Shuang City. ¡­ Meanwhile, inside his secluded cave, Jiang Chengxuan had no time for such concerns. After activating the protective formations, he focused entirely on his cultivation, meticulously monitoring every change in his power and Dao principles. His aura continued to rise, his immortal power surging like a roaring sea, reaching the peak of the Immortalization Realm. Yet, this was far from his limit. After gaining profound insights into various Dao principles through numerous experiences, his understanding of the Immortal Realm had greatly deepened. Upon reaching the pinnacle of the Immortalization Realm, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s immortal power began to fluctuate, probing the bottleneck to the Immortal Ascension Realm. Realizing the time was right, he produced the Immortal Spirit Tree Fruit obtained from the ancient ruins, its pure life energy and immortal essence the accumulation of countless millennia. The fruit¡¯s presence enveloped the entire cave in radiant light, the already dense immortal energy becoming more active as if an invisible hand was stirring it. Even some phenomena formed, filled with vibrant life force. Taking a deep breath, Jiang Chengxuan felt an unparalleled sense of comfort, his meridians opening wide. With ease, he began to consume the fruit, the overflowing juice intensifying the radiance within the cave. ¡°Rumble!¡± Almost instantly, his body surged with immortal energy, an internal thrum echoing through his being. Jiang Chengxuan immediately adjusted his breathing, containing his power while sensing the invisible barrier of his current realm. Under his guidance, the once rampant immortal energy was gradually suppressed, held in check. ¡°Go!¡± he commanded when the time was right, unleashing the restrained power. The entire cave resonated with a profound vibration as his formidable energy, infused with the vitality of the fruit, stormed the barrier to the next realm with overwhelming force. Chapter 1199 - Chapter 1199: Ascending to Immortality (2) Chapter 1199: Ascending to Immortality (2) Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Boom!¡± The power, faintly surpassing the level of transformation into an immortal, immediately caused the barrier to tremble. Consequently, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body also quivered. However, this did not deter Jiang Chengxuan. Instead, as his immense immortal power flowed back, he controlled it once again, leveraging the rhythm in his meridians to launch another terrifying impact. ¡°Boom!¡± This time, the barrier of the realm was once again significantly shaken, beginning to show some signs of loosening. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s internal immortal power could expand a bit more. Naturally, this filled Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart with joy, making him more resolute in utilizing his immortal power for continuous impact, ceaselessly. Years passed quietly as Jiang Chengxuan kept pushing forward. During these years, in the cave abode filled with dense immortal spirit energy, Jiang Chengxuan tirelessly attempted to break through, day and night. He consistently utilized the Immortal Spirit Tree Fruit and elixirs to maintain his strength at its peak, ensuring each impact on the barrier was at its strongest. Finally, one day, under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s relentless efforts, the barrier of the realm shattered. Cracks appeared on the barrier, like the sound of a silver bottle breaking. With each crack, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s aura surged, the limit of his immortal power continuously rising. Amid Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s ecstasy, he incessantly absorbed the surrounding immortal spirit energy, stirring the entire cave abode, creating a terrifying vortex. At the center of the vortex, Jiang Chengxuan greedily absorbed, and in a moment, his internal immortal power had surpassed the level of transformation into an immortal several times, becoming terrifyingly immense! Go to ????????????????????.co Feeling the seemingly endless power within him, Jiang Chengxuan let out a long breath, revealing a joyful expression as he manifested his power. Moments later, he retracted this surging power, condensing it, and prepared for the next stage of his breakthrough. Raising the limit of his internal immortal power to the level of ascending to immortality was just one step of the breakthrough. The greatest difference between ascending to immortality and transforming into an immortal lies in the power of the Dao principles. Those who ascend to immortality perceive the celestial Dao principles of this immortal domain, integrating their Dao principles with the aura of these celestial Dao principles. This allows them to ascend their primordial spirit to the heavens and earth of the immortal realm, mastering and invoking the immortal spirit energy between heaven and earth¡ªthis is known as ascending to immortality. However, Jiang Chengxuan was not overly concerned about this crucial step. Having reached the peak of transformation into an immortal long ago, he had been continuously traveling in the immortal domain, experiencing various rules of different places, and had gained considerable insight into the celestial Dao principles. Especially the Space True Solution he comprehended in the ancient ruins, which originated from an ancient immortal sect of the immortal domain, contained profound understanding of the immortal domain. With such preparations, Jiang Chengxuan had considerable confidence in ascending to immortality. Thus, after a brief adjustment, with immortal power continuously emanating, he began to manifest his Dao principles one after another. The Five Elements Dao principles first unfolded in the colorful clouds, manifesting the basic elements of the universe: gold, wood, water, fire, and earth, each transforming and blending, creating a world of the Five Elements, filled with various phenomena. There were crimson ground fires erupting endlessly, towering giant trees growing, mountains rising, and a vast ocean full of life and mystery, with gold stones flashing various lights and powerful auras. These were already an integral part of Jiang Chengxuan. Thus, in this state, Jiang Chengxuan expanded his spiritual awareness, capturing the hidden celestial Dao principles present everywhere in the immortal domain. These principles were pervasive in immortal spirit energy and even the void, omnipresent. They were grand, ancient, and vast, closely resembling the origins of the universe and all things. In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan recalled everything he had witnessed and experienced during his travels. Every spiritual plant in the great rivers, every treasure, every blessed land, and even the aura of every living being, along with the celestial Dao principles they contained, slowly surfaced in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. The transformations within were extraordinarily mysterious and marvelous, continuously triggering the derivation of various phenomena in the void, originating and ceasing. Within this, the formless celestial Dao principles began to materialize, separating from these phenomena and integrating into the Five Elements world manifested by Jiang Chengxuan. Immediately, there was a ¡°buzz¡± in heaven and earth, akin to the primordial sound of creation. The Five Elements Dao principles instantly began to showcase various transformations. The blazing fire displayed countless colors, exuding myriad auras, burning eternally. The abundant spiritual wood similarly displayed countless forms, with flowers, birds, fish, insects, and endless immortal light. The water, gold, and earth Dao principles each radiated immortal light, tinged with the nine colors of the immortal domain. Countless transformations were added to this Five Elements world, elevating its level. This integration took Jiang Chengxuan several decades. When everything was perfect, the Five Elements Dao principles, originally simple and unadorned, transformed into the infinitely possible Five Elements of the immortal domain. The entire Five Elements world now seemed like a miniature of the immortal domain, extraordinarily vast and grand. Even, within it, there was an endless supply of immortal spirit energy, providing Jiang Chengxuan with an almost infinite replenishment. ¡°Very good.¡± Jiang Chengxuan softly praised, but did not relax in the slightest, choosing to continue the breakthrough. In an instant, the manifested Five Elements power was retracted, replaced by waves of reincarnation intent emerging around him. Silent and formless, only faintly manifesting some hazy phenomena, it depicted the birth and destruction of all things, energy dissipating and rising, endlessly cycling. This was the most mysterious Reincarnation Dao principle. Even in the immortal domain, its terrifying power was beyond doubt. For this, Jiang Chengxuan did not need to fully rejuvenate it like the Five Elements Dao principles. He simply continued to draw the power of the celestial Dao principles, extending the path of this Reincarnation Dao principle further. Within the hazy mist of reincarnation, the beings of the immortal domain gradually emerged naturally. The power of reincarnation, even the immortal domain could not escape. This step took Jiang Chengxuan several more decades. Fortunately, this entire breakthrough process was extraordinarily smooth, without any accidents. When the Reincarnation Dao principle extended several times its original path, its aura entered the realm of ascending to immortality. The path of reincarnation became more ancient and vast, with even the birth and death of various beings in the immortal domain faintly projected within it. ¡°This Reincarnation Dao principle, bestowed by the system, is truly extraordinary¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan remarked, recalling its origin. But soon, he did not linger much longer, instead manifesting the black and white Death Dao principle. This time, even without Jiang Chengxuan meticulously integrating the celestial Dao principles, there seemed to be a faintly appearing affinity. ¡°Could it be¡­ the power of the Eastern River Immortal?¡± This scene astonished Jiang Chengxuan. The Death Dao principle, comprehended from the legacy of the Eastern River Immortal, seemed to still have some weak connection with the celestial Dao principles. This weak connection, though based on the Earth Immortal level, was a tremendous assistance to Jiang Chengxuan. Thus, with this unexpected boon, the Death Dao principle took merely a decade to fully integrate with the aura of the immortal domain, revealing its domineering power once again. The black and white colors became imbued with light, containing various life and death phenomena of the immortal realm. ¡°Rise!¡± Finally, Jiang Chengxuan let out a relieved sigh. With a low roar, he fully manifested all the Dao principles, shaking the heavens! At this moment, he truly stepped into the realm of ascending to immortality! Chapter 1200 - Chapter 1200: Beast Attack on the City Chapter 1200: Beast Attack on the City Editor: Henyee Translations On that day, in Tian Shuang City, the immortal peak that had been shrouded in mystical phenomena due to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s seclusion lit up with a dazzling spectacle. Countless celestial Dao principles manifested in the void, the nine-colored divine light covering the sky and earth, as if an immortal treasure had been born, causing a resonance with the entire world. The immensely dominant Five Elements principles, the Reincarnation principles, and the Life and Death principles spread out simultaneously, revealing various mystical scenes of the immortal realm. Amidst these, a colossal immortal figure vaguely emerged, towering over the heavens and earth, surrounded by reflections of the nine heavens and ten earths, gazing disdainfully at the world. If Shen Feng and others were present, they would recognize that this towering figure bore an uncanny resemblance to Jiang Chengxuan. Moments later, Jiang Chengxuan stabilized his realm, gathering all the scattered power. The external phenomena gradually calmed down, leaving only residual power in their wake. ¡°So this is the power of ascending to immortality,¡± Jiang Chengxuan muttered, his face brimming with joy as he felt the renewed power of his Dao principles. Although the Ascendant Immortal Realm is just one of the three initial stages of an immortal, compared to the Transformation Immortal Realm, it marked the official entry into the true essence of the immortal domain. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan had truly touched the essence of immortal power, and his strength had soared several times over, a qualitative leap. ¡°Ah¡ªit¡¯s time to exit seclusion.¡± With great satisfaction, Jiang Chengxuan took a deep breath and decided to leave seclusion. Go to ????????????????????.co He walked to the center of the cave abode, gently waved his hand, and the formless celestial Dao principles surged, causing the restriction used for seclusion to shine and slowly open. Suddenly, the daylight from outside streamed in. Jiang Chengxuan stepped out of the cave abode and arrived at the immortal peak. Due to his breakthrough, the celestial spirit energy and Dao principles in this place became extremely active. Mystical lights often flickered in the void, appearing extraordinarily radiant. Having resolved a significant concern, Jiang Chengxuan felt immensely relieved as he admired the beautiful scenery before him. He chose not to head directly to the City Lord¡¯s mansion but instead decided to walk leisurely down the immortal peak, heading towards the nearest district. Upon reaching the district boundary, he found many low-level cultivators gathered, discussing the emergence of a treasure in the immortal mountain. Many mortals were also kneeling and making vows, praying for blessings. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but smile wryly and walked past them into the center of Tian Shuang City. However, as he entered the city, he soon noticed something unusual. For some reason, there were far fewer cultivators on the streets of Tian Shuang City compared to when he first arrived. Even the occasional people rushing down the main road had grim expressions, no longer as bold and carefree as he remembered. ¡°Has something happened in Tian Shuang City?¡± Jiang Chengxuan wondered, a suspicion forming in his mind. Given the commotion from his breakthrough, the City Lord¡¯s people should have noticed. Even if the City Lord had urgent matters, Shen Feng and the others should have come to find him. However, none of this had occurred, leaving only one possible explanation. Following his instincts, Jiang Chengxuan walked to a particular location in Tian Shuang City. Soon, he arrived in front of a grand, ancient building, its plaque inscribed with the characters ¡°Beast Blood Pavilion.¡± As the name suggests, this place specialized in selling various beast blood, a medium-sized power in Tian Shuang City. During the grand banquet hosted by the City Lord, Jiang Chengxuan had befriended the pavilion¡¯s owner, as beast blood was something he often needed as an alchemist. Hence, he remembered the pavilion¡¯s location. ¡°Welcome, honored guest, to Beast Blood Pavilion. We have tens of thousands of types of beast blood. Is there anything in particular you need?¡± A young lady in elegant attire approached gracefully, her voice soft and pleasant. Jiang Chengxuan nodded slightly and asked calmly, ¡°Is Pavilion Master Huang available? Please tell him an old acquaintance, Jiang, is here to see him.¡± Hearing this, the young lady frowned slightly, her expression showing a hint of surprise as she glanced at Jiang Chengxuan. After a moment, she smiled more brightly and said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, honored guest. The pavilion master is not here at the moment.¡± This confirmed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s suspicion. Without hesitation, he asked the young lady directly, ¡°Never mind. It seems Tian Shuang City has been quite troubled recently. Has something major happened?¡± Jiang Chengxuan knew that if his suspicion was correct, such an event affecting the entire city would be known to those within certain factions. Indeed, as Jiang Chengxuan had anticipated, upon hearing his question, the young lady¡¯s expression changed. She seemed to realize his purpose and, out of respect for his potential connection to the pavilion master, did not dare to hide anything. She responded with some worry in her voice: ¡°Honored guest, it seems you have been occupied with other matters and are unaware of the city¡¯s major events.¡± Chapter 1201 - Chapter 1201: Beast Attack on the City (2) Chapter 1201: Beast Attack on the City (2) Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°A few months ago, the beasts of the Great Thousand Mountains, who have held grudges against our Tian Shuang City for a long time, suddenly gathered a large army and came to attack the city,¡± explained the young lady in the feathered robe. ¡°And according to some information, the scale of this beast army is no small matter. The entire strength of Tian Shuang City has been mobilized to confront them.¡± ¡°Even our City Lord is currently at the front lines, facing the beast army.¡± ¡°If you¡¯re asking about a major event, this is it.¡± With her explanation, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s doubts were completely resolved. The suspicion he harbored was now confirmed. However, the severity of the situation was beyond his imagination. He had guessed that there might be a beast riot in the Great Thousand Mountains, catching the attention of the City Lord and prompting the mobilization of an army to suppress it. But he never expected that the beasts would gather their forces to actively attack Tian Shuang City! Though these two scenarios might seem similar on the surface, their implications were vastly different. Beasts are not foolish; they have been in conflict with Tian Shuang City for generations and understand the city¡¯s power well. The fact that they chose to gather forces and attack the city this time raises significant questions about their motives and what might be driving them. ¡°Thank you. I must take my leave now,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said. After purchasing some beast blood as a gesture of gratitude, Jiang Chengxuan left the Beast Blood Pavilion without hesitation and headed to his next destination. Knowing about the beast army¡¯s attack on Tian Shuang City, Jiang Chengxuan could not sit idly by. As a human cultivator, it was his duty to stand against external invasions. Moreover, if Tian Shuang City fell, it would be incredibly difficult for him to escape through the unfamiliar Great Thousand Mountains. Go to ????????????????????.co With this in mind, Jiang Chengxuan moved quickly through the streets of Tian Shuang City. Using the special token given to him by the City Lord, he passed through without hindrance. Soon, his figure, surrounded by celestial light and spatial fluctuations, appeared inside a grand teleportation hall. Instantly, the group of armored cultivators bustling inside the hall turned their heads in astonishment, not recognizing this sudden arrival. ¡°This is the Twenty-fourth Battle Camp of Tian Shuang City. Who might you be?¡± a stern-faced cultivator in black iron armor asked, walking over with heavy steps. This was one of Tian Shuang City¡¯s battle camps. Given the current crisis with the beast army, an unfamiliar face like Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s naturally aroused suspicion. ¡°I am from the City Lord¡¯s mansion. Here is my token. Take me to the front lines,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied, his expression cold as he handed over a token. The token bore the emblem of the City Lord¡¯s mansion, with a prominent ¡°Shen¡± character in the center. Seeing this, the stern-faced cultivator was taken aback and immediately became more respectful. This token indicated that Jiang Chengxuan was a trusted confidant of the City Lord, giving him the right to freely enter and leave the mansion. The request to go to the front lines was something they had to fulfill without delay. ¡°My apologies, esteemed immortal. Please follow me.¡± Led by the black-armored cultivator, Jiang Chengxuan hurried through corridors. Before long, he could feel the intense energy fluctuations and the violent clashes of numerous cultivators. The deafening roars traveled for miles, filling the air with an overwhelming sense of dread. Emerging from a dark passage, Jiang Chengxuan was greeted by the sight of a blood-red sky. The scorching atmosphere filled the void, with fierce winds howling over the massive platform before him. This was the inner wall of Tian Shuang City. Looking into the distance, he could see the towering outer walls, even higher than the mountain ranges. With his heightened senses, Jiang Chengxuan detected several dark figures hidden in the shadows, their eyes as vast as stars, observing everything within Tian Shuang City. Even through the city¡¯s protective barrier, their auras were incredibly formidable, sending chills down one¡¯s spine. ¡°Sir, ahead is the battlefield. Please be cautious,¡± the black-armored cultivator warned, unwilling to approach further. Nodding, Jiang Chengxuan activated his celestial power and transformed into a streak of light, flying towards the battlefield. As the scenery blurred past, the full view of the battlefield unfolded before him. Outside the colossal city walls, a sea of beasts of all shapes and sizes filled the area. Some flew with wings spread wide, while others crawled on the ground. The sky was thick with a horrifying beastly aura, creating the blood-red sky. Amidst the howling beastly winds, each beast¡¯s red eyes shone with a relentless fury. Their immense celestial power surged like tidal waves, sending waves of energy crashing against the city walls. Among them were many beasts at the Transformation Immortal Realm, and even some at the Ascendant Immortal level! ¡°Boom! Boom!¡± Under such an onslaught, the city walls constantly rumbled with thunderous noises, enormous balls of light flickering and dissipating, unleashing destructive energy. ¡°Though the battle is fierce, it is still probing¡­¡± Hovering above the battlefield, Jiang Chengxuan observed and analyzed the situation. Despite the overwhelming beastly presence and violent killing intent, the most terrifying auras had yet to truly act. Even Tian Shuang City¡¯s side seemed to be holding back. In the face of the beast army¡¯s attack, the city could only defend passively. The commander seemed aware of the beasts¡¯ probing intentions, thus relying on the city¡¯s defensive formation to fend them off. Only after three waves of beastly assaults did he command the city¡¯s cultivators to counterattack, using celestial treasures to strike back at the beast army. However, this did not mean Tian Shuang City was entirely at ease. This particular front might still be in a stalemate, perhaps not the main focus of the beast army. Alternatively, the beasts might be testing the city¡¯s defenses, preparing to launch a massive attack if they found a weak spot. Understanding the battle situation, Jiang Chengxuan descended onto a section of the city wall. Presenting his token to the wary, armored cultivators, he was promptly led to the commanding officer. ¡°Is that you, Daoist Jiang? It¡¯s a pleasure to meet you! I¡¯ve heard you were in seclusion for a breakthrough. Judging by your presence, you must have succeeded! Congratulations!¡± On the observation tower at the front, Jiang Chengxuan was greeted by a middle-aged man with a resolute face, who approached him with enthusiasm. This took Jiang Chengxuan by surprise. ¡°Just a minor realization. May I know your name, Daoist?¡± Jiang Chengxuan responded, cupping his hands in respect and asking. ¡°My surname is Wan, a long-time elder of the City Lord¡¯s mansion. I¡¯ve heard much about you from the City Lord. It¡¯s an honor to finally meet you.¡± Elder Wan laughed heartily, explaining that he was one of the City Lord¡¯s trusted aides and knew of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mysterious background and considerable strength. Hearing of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s timely arrival during this critical period, Elder Wan was overjoyed. ¡°I see. A pleasure to meet you, Elder Wan,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied with a smile, engaging in conversation. Chapter 1202 - Chapter 1202: Taking Action to Defend the City Chapter 1202: Taking Action to Defend the City Editor: Henyee Translations Through Elder Wan¡¯s explanation, Jiang Chengxuan finally understood the full scope of the situation. Everything began when he returned to Tian Shuang City with Shen Feng. The unusual phenomena they encountered on their way back hinted at some changes in the Great Thousand Mountains. In response, the City Lord of Tian Shuang City secretly sent out cultivators to investigate, which led to the discovery of some clues. The City Lord¡¯s cultivators found that the beast riots seemed to be caused by the awakening of some mysterious presence within the Great Thousand Mountains. Upon learning of this, the City Lord deployed forces to delve deeper into the mountains. Their mission was to suppress the beasts approaching Tian Shuang City while investigating the mysterious presence. The beasts in the Great Thousand Mountains were naturally enraged by this. However, faced with the sudden strong actions of the City Lord, they could only be pushed back continuously. Nevertheless, the beasts did not retreat entirely. Instead, they continued to roam or lurk within the Great Thousand Mountains. This stalemate lasted for hundreds of years. During these centuries, although the City Lord of Tian Shuang City led the defenders to continuously seek out and attempt to eliminate the awakening presence, they ultimately failed to do so. Several months ago, on a certain day, all the beasts in the Great Thousand Mountains suddenly howled in unison. An immensely ancient and powerful force erupted, causing a shockwave felt even in Tian Shuang City. On that day, all the beasts in the Great Thousand Mountains went into a frenzy. They set aside their usual grudges and conflicts to form a terrifying beast army, transforming into a tidal wave of beasts that surged toward Tian Shuang City. From that day on, Tian Shuang City entered the highest state of alert. Every cultivator in the city was dispatched to the walls to defend against the beast army¡¯s assault. Go to ????????????????????.co According to Elder Wan¡¯s intelligence, the beast army attacking this time was divided into eight groups, each led by an Ascendant Immortal-level beast. The scale was unprecedentedly terrifying. Even in the long history of Tian Shuang City, such a massive beast tide had only occurred a handful of times. Each instance inflicted enormous damage on the city, with countless cultivators falling in battle. Although the current stage was only a probing attack, all the cultivators in Tian Shuang City understood that when the real battle began, it would be incredibly brutal. Beasts do not easily retreat. Until they achieve their desired destruction, they will not choose to withdraw. ¡°Roar! Roar!¡± As Jiang Chengxuan and Elder Wan continued their heavy conversation, deafening roars suddenly erupted outside the city walls. The massive walls began to tremble as if an earthquake were imminent. Seeing this, both Jiang Chengxuan and Elder Wan¡¯s expressions grew solemn. They knew the beast army was about to launch its first full-scale attack. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Without further words, they joined the fray as the sound of war horns echoed. All the cultivators on the city walls were filled with fervor and battle spirit, rushing to the front lines. Beyond the city walls, countless ferocious beasts formed a chaotic torrent, surging forward with blinding demonic energy and blood-red eyes. ¡°Activate the formation!¡± At Elder Wan¡¯s command, dozens of figures soared into the air, landing at designated spots on the walls. They unleashed their powerful celestial energy, illuminating the formation inscribed in certain sections of the walls with dazzling multicolored light. An invisible, mystical force shot skyward, triggering the second protective layer of Tian Shuang City¡¯s celestial barrier. An awe-inspiring power accompanied by radiant beams descended, its ancient aura spreading throughout. Even Jiang Chengxuan, with his newfound strength, couldn¡¯t help but marvel at the formation¡¯s might. ¡°Roar!¡± The activation of the city¡¯s protective formation caused the beast army to hesitate. Feeling the suppression of the barrier¡¯s energy, they showed signs of apprehension. However, driven by the stronger beasts behind them, the vanguard had no choice. Facing the barrier enveloping the walls, they could only unleash their ferocity, striking at the barrier with their claws and fangs, pouring their celestial energy into the assault. ¡°Boom! Boom!¡± The dazzling barrier dimmed under the relentless attacks, flickering as if caught between light and shadow. Countless massive and grotesque beast figures threw themselves at the barrier, trying to devour it like a lunar eclipse. ¡°Don¡¯t hold back! Attack!¡± With a fierce expression, Elder Wan commanded the defenders. Leading by example, he manifested his Dao power through the barrier, unleashing a sea of destructive lightning upon the beast army. His full power as a peak Transformation Immortal was evident as his violent celestial energy rampaged through the beast army, incinerating countless beasts into ash. ¡°Kill!¡± Inspired by Elder Wan, the Tian Shuang City cultivators roared in unison, activating their techniques and manifesting their Dao powers, unleashing wave after wave of celestial energy against the oncoming beast tide. Chapter 1203 - Chapter 1203: Taking Action to Defend the City (2) Chapter 1203: Taking Action to Defend the City (2) Editor: Henyee Translations As beams of scorching light shot forth like a torrential downpour, the intense slaughter commenced. The first wave of beasts that crashed into the barrier was quickly decimated by Elder Wan and the other cultivators, but this did nothing to instill fear in the beast army. Instead, it ignited their ferocity even further. Before the remains of their fallen companions hit the ground, another wave of beasts surged forward, undeterred by death, wielding power capable of splitting mountains and cracking the earth. They relentlessly slammed into the barrier. These beasts, more powerful than the previous wave, displayed a variety of attack methods. Some slashed the air with razor-sharp claws, aiming at the barrier, while others swung iron tails hundreds of feet long, creating black storms that pounded the shield. Faced with the attacks from the cultivators on the city wall, these beasts reacted swiftly¡ªdodging or enduring the blows with their own formidable strength. The barrier, under continuous assault, resonated with eerie sounds of battering and gnawing. Elder Wan prepared to intervene again to break the deadlock. However, just as he manifested his Dao power, a colossal shadow in the distance leaped into the air. Like a meteor from the outer realm, it hurtled toward his position. ¡°Boom!¡± Dense, almost tangible demonic energy shrouded everything. Within this ominous aura, a giant hand descended from the sky, suppressing everything beneath it. The sheer pressure caused numerous cultivators within the protective barrier to falter, feeling as if their souls were being torn apart. In the next instant, the enormous hand struck the celestial barrier with a deafening impact. The barrier flickered and swayed like tides under the immense pressure. ¡°Damn it! It¡¯s an Ascendant Immortal beast!¡± A cultivator from the rear shouted in alarm. As the dust settled, the beast responsible for the attack became visible. It was a monstrous creature resembling a mountain, with menacing fangs and multiple active volcanoes on its back, spewing molten lava that turned the ground to a fiery inferno in its wake. ¡°It¡¯s the Flame King Dragon Beast!¡± Go to ????????????????????.co Recognizing the creature, a cultivator gasped in horror. This beast, possessing the bloodline of the ancient Taicang Dragons, commanded the power of fire, capable of incinerating mountains and boiling seas. It resided deep within the Great Thousand Mountains, and its participation in this siege indicated the severity of the situation. ¡°Humans! You occupy the Great Thousand Mountains and dare to desecrate our sacred relics. Today marks your demise!¡± The Flame King Dragon Beast¡¯s voice boomed as it demonstrated its intelligence. The already tense cultivators grew even more alarmed. In the immortal domain, while beasts with ancient bloodlines were powerful, those that gained intelligence were exceedingly rare and even more formidable. ¡°Three Pure Flames!¡± As the cultivators grappled with the beast¡¯s declaration, it unleashed its power once more, targeting the celestial barrier. The volcanoes on its back erupted in unison, activating mysterious ley lines that amplified its power, distorting the very air around it. The Flame King Dragon Beast opened its maw, unleashing a torrent of fiery energy akin to a celestial river. This blazing column of energy tore through the sky, illuminating the heavens as it struck the barrier, causing the city walls to tremble violently. The intense fire engulfed the barrier, releasing boundless heat and light. The entire city wall seemed to be consumed by flames, and even the cultivators within the barrier could feel the suffocating heat. Elder Wan, realizing the danger, grew increasingly anxious. Despite the barrier¡¯s strength, continuous attacks of this magnitude would eventually create vulnerabilities for the beast army to exploit. In this critical moment, Elder Wan glanced at Jiang Chengxuan, who subtly nodded in response. Although Elder Wan was in command of this battlefield, he lacked the authority to direct Jiang Chengxuan. Nevertheless, Jiang Chengxuan had no intention of standing idle. Receiving a grateful look from Elder Wan, Jiang Chengxuan unleashed his fearsome celestial power, fully revealing his Ascendant Immortal strength. The surrounding cultivators erupted in astonishment and joy. Wasting no time, Jiang Chengxuan manifested the powers of the Five Elements, Life and Death, and Reincarnation, directing them toward the Flame King Dragon Beast. These Dao powers, now integrated with the celestial rules, exuded an overwhelming aura. The Flame King Dragon Beast immediately sensed the threat, momentarily halting its fiery assault. Jiang Chengxuan then unleashed a five-colored divine light, aiming directly at the beast¡¯s gaping maw. This seemingly simple move, now imbued with his Ascendant Immortal power, appeared extraordinary. The five-colored light, ethereal and agile, streaked through the air like a celestial wind. The Flame King Dragon Beast, not daring to underestimate the attack, redirected its previous blast toward the incoming light. In a split second, the two forces collided. ¡°Boom!¡± The clash of powers created a spectacular display, with Three Pure Flames scattering and five-colored light blooming, exuding a destructive aura that illuminated the beast-filled battlefield. The shockwaves from the collision dispersed in all directions, toppling many beasts from the barrier, their massive forms crashing into the ground, leaving deep craters. This strike significantly alleviated the beast army¡¯s pressure. The cultivators of Tian Shuang City, witnessing this, felt a surge of morale and excitement. However, the battle was far from over. Emerging from the chaotic storm, the Flame King Dragon Beast roared once more. With molten lava surging over its body, it split into countless fiery tails, painting the sky blood-red. ¡°Boom!¡± As its aura continued to rise, fiery meteors materialized in the sky, heralding a cataclysmic rain of destruction. The fiery meteors, infused with the power to incinerate, traced black lines across the sky, enveloping the battlefield in a bizarre darkness. This attack, driven by the beast¡¯s genuine fury, prompted Jiang Chengxuan to respond decisively. His celestial power surged as he raised his hands toward the sky. A silver energy, accompanied by spatial ripples, emanated from his palms. This spatial manipulation, derived from the true essence of space, distorted the void, creating layers of space waves. As the meteor shower descended, these spatial waves reached their peak, manifesting a terrifying phenomenon. Chapter 1204 - Chapter 1204: Mid-Battle Discussion Chapter 1204: Mid-Battle Discussion Editor: Henyee Translations In the sky above Twin Peaks City¡¯s walls, silver spatial rifts tore open. In a flash of dazzling silver light, these rifts began to expand, forming a vast silver canopy outside the city¡¯s protective barrier. This terrifying barrier, spanning hundreds of miles, shimmered like a silver ocean, filled with violently surging spatial energy. The infernal rain of fire summoned by the Flame King Dragon Beast collided with this silver canopy, causing intense spatial turbulence. The raging fire was swallowed up by the blinding silver light. This scene left the soldiers of Twin Peaks City in awe. Witnessing the battle between two Ascendant-level beings, they were struck speechless. Each strike from the combatants wielded the power of the heavens, making the spectators feel insignificant like ants. Without the city¡¯s protective barrier, the mere shockwaves from this battle would have obliterated them. However, this was only the beginning of the clash between Jiang Chengxuan and the Flame King Dragon Beast. When the silver canopy dissipated, the Flame King Dragon Beast reappeared. Undeterred by its failed attack, its eyes burned with fury, transforming into twin blazing suns as it charged forward like a comet. Jiang Chengxuan remained calm, his immortal energy surging like a tidal wave. He soared into the air, facing the charging beast head-on. With the Five Elements Universe Diagram transforming into a mighty earth spear in his hand, he infused it with the power of the stars, striking fearlessly at the colossal beast. ¡°Boom!¡± A thunderous explosion echoed through the void, the unleashed energy comparable to a collapsing star. Despite the stability of the spatial fabric in the immortal realm, a massive crater was carved out by the impact. The Flame King Dragon Beast¡¯s massive form clashed with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attack, creating a stalemate that shook the heavens. ¡°How is this possible! What kind of power is this!¡± ¡°The Flame King Dragon Beast¡­ it¡¯s actually being lifted!¡± Cries of astonishment erupted from the soldiers of Twin Peaks City. Their nerves, already taut with tension, were now electrified with excitement. Witnessing the seemingly invincible beast being lifted, they were filled with hope and disbelief. Go to ????????????????????.co Even the experienced Elder Wan, who knew of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strength, was stunned. He had not expected the newly ascended Jiang Chengxuan to hold his ground against such a formidable opponent. Initially, Elder Wan had hoped Jiang Chengxuan could use the formation to stall the beast. But Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s overwhelming power was an unexpected boon. On the battlefield, the Flame King Dragon Beast¡¯s expression twisted with rage and disbelief. Known for its immense strength even among beasts, it couldn¡¯t fathom being stopped by a single human. But this was all part of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s plan. Though it appeared he was using brute strength, he was actually employing spatial manipulation to solidify his surroundings, making it as if the beast were facing the entire universe. As the beast¡¯s strength waned, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes gleamed with determination. Switching to the offensive, he struck the Flame King Dragon Beast with his spear, forcing it back. Jiang Chengxuan, enveloped in spatial energy, continued his relentless assault with the heavy spear, attacking from various angles. The beast, despite its furious resistance, was gradually pushed back by the barrage. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± Explosions echoed through the void as Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s devastating strikes landed. The Flame King Dragon Beast¡¯s massive form trembled with each blow, its mighty strength unable to withstand the assault. Witnessing this unexpected turn, the soldiers of Twin Peaks City cheered, their spirits lifted. In contrast, the beast army roared in agitation, their leader¡¯s defeat unsettling them. Jiang Chengxuan paid no heed to the beast army. Focused entirely on the battle, he used spatial manipulation to redirect the Flame King Dragon Beast¡¯s attacks into voids, neutralizing its efforts. Chapter 1205 - Chapter 1205: Mid-Battle Discussion (2) Chapter 1205: Mid-Battle Discussion (2) Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan firmly suppressed the Flame King Dragon Beast¡¯s power, maintaining the upper hand in the battle. Under the astonished gazes of everyone, Jiang Chengxuan stood unyielding amidst the sea of fire, repeatedly shaking the heavens and forcing the Flame King Dragon Beast back, pushing it off the protective barrier. As his final strike sent the volcanic beast staggering, the battlefield fell into a deathly silence. The only sound was the continuous low growls of the Flame King Dragon Beast, its fierce eyes glaring at Jiang Chengxuan but not daring to advance. Jiang Chengxuan stood alone outside the barrier, holding the Earth Spear of the Vast Earth, his gaze calm and unyielding, dominating the scene. For a long while, he and the Flame King Dragon Beast stared at each other, their auras clashing invisibly, causing ripples and flickers of flame in the void. ¡°Roar¡ª¡ª!¡± Finally, realizing it couldn¡¯t find a flaw in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s defense, the Flame King Dragon Beast let out an unwilling roar, acknowledging its disadvantage. In response, the countless strange beasts began to retreat like a receding tide. The abrupt first wave of the siege ended as suddenly as it had begun. It had come and gone swiftly, its retreat driven solely by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s overwhelming strength, subduing the enemy commander before thousands of troops, showcasing a terrifying might. ¡°Daoist Jiang, your divine might is truly eye-opening!¡± ¡°Young Master Shen spoke of you, but seeing you today, I realize you are even more formidable than the legends. I am in awe!¡± As Jiang Chengxuan landed, Elder Wan approached him, showering him with praise. Without Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s intervention, the battle would have been much more devastating. Every soldier under Elder Wan¡¯s command was precious, and Jiang Chengxuan had saved many lives, earning Elder Wan¡¯s sincere gratitude. ¡°Divine might!¡± ¡°Divine might!¡± ¡°Divine might!¡± Go to ????????????????????.co The soldiers of Twin Peaks City chanted in unison, their admiration for Jiang Chengxuan genuine and heartfelt. The display of his power had thoroughly won them over. Jiang Chengxuan, sensing their sincere respect, could only smile wryly, waving to acknowledge them before signaling to Elder Wan. Understanding Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s preference for privacy, Elder Wan quieted the soldiers with a gesture, and the camp fell silent, leaving all eyes on Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Elder Wan, now that the battle has paused, I have something to discuss with you,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said. Elder Wan, recognizing the urgency, led Jiang Chengxuan to a private room in the camp. ¡°What would you like to discuss, Daoist Jiang? I will answer to the best of my ability,¡± Elder Wan asked. After a moment of contemplation, Jiang Chengxuan replied directly, ¡°I need to know where the city lord is. Can you take me to him? I need to discuss this beast uprising with him and gather more information.¡± Clearly, the minor victory in this skirmish did not satisfy Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strategic vision. He knew this was just the first wave of the beast army¡¯s assault. As long as the beast army was not utterly defeated, many more waves of attacks would follow. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s focus was not on defending a single battlefield, as its influence on the overall situation was minimal. His main goal was to find the location of the city lord of Twin Peaks City. Elder Wan was surprised by this request but quickly understood Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s reasoning. While it would be beneficial for him if Jiang Chengxuan stayed, he knew they could not contain such a powerful ally. Refusing Jiang Chengxuan was not an option. After some deliberation, Elder Wan wrote a note, infusing it with spiritual energy to leave a message, and handed it to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°The city lord is currently at the Zhen Su Battlefront. If you wish to go, it would be most beneficial. Please deliver this battle report as well; it might help you.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded in gratitude, bowing to Elder Wan. He knew this battle report detailed his recent fight with the Flame King Dragon Beast, serving both as a token and a testament to his strength. This would ensure he was taken seriously upon arrival at the city lord¡¯s location. ¡°Time is of the essence. Farewell, Elder Wan. Take care,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said. Without delay, Jiang Chengxuan transformed into a streak of light, leaving the battlefield under the watchful and regretful eyes of the soldiers. His destination clear, he navigated through Twin Peaks City, using the teleportation halls, and quickly arrived at the Zhen Su Battlefront. The defenses and soldier presence here were significantly stronger, reflecting its strategic importance. As Jiang Chengxuan advanced, a heavily armored soldier stopped him. ¡°This is a war zone. Please show your token.¡± With the Unparalleled Order, Jiang Chengxuan faced no obstacles, swiftly making his way to the outer walls. Here, the air was thick with the remnants of recent battles, the spiritual energy wild and intense. ¡°Daoist Jiang, you¡¯ve ascended to the Immortal Realm? Congratulations! Truly wonderful news!¡± The city lord of Twin Peaks City appeared, his voice hearty and welcoming. Jiang Chengxuan was soon surrounded by numerous figures, their auras powerful and their gazes filled with surprise and curiosity. ¡°City Lord, it¡¯s good to see you well. I heard of the front-line battles and came to offer my support. I hope I didn¡¯t overstep,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said, smiling as he bowed to the city lord. ¡°Not at all! Your assistance is a blessing to Twin Peaks City! Please, come in!¡± The city lord, overjoyed, personally escorted Jiang Chengxuan to the camp, introducing him to the gathered officers. As the city lord read Elder Wan¡¯s battle report, his face lit up with joy. He shared the report with the others, who reacted with a mix of surprise and admiration. The contents elevated Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s status among them, earning their respect. ¡°Heh, it seems Daoist Jiang has already done us a great service before even arriving here,¡± the city lord praised, fully aware of Elder Wan¡¯s reliability. The report confirmed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s formidable strength, far surpassing a newly ascended immortal. Chapter 1206 - Chapter 1206: Dispatching Cultivators and a Temporary Clever Plan Chapter 1206: Dispatching Cultivators and a Temporary Clever Plan Editor: Henyee Translations Before the start of this mid-battle discussion, the battle report alone had established Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s authority. Among the gathered cultivators, he now held considerable influence. After a brief celebration of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s arrival, the city lord of Twin Peaks City shifted the conversation to the main topic. ¡°Starting a few days ago, all battlefronts of Twin Peaks City have faced the first wave of attacks from the beast army,¡± the city lord began. ¡°Among these beasts, there are Immortal-level leaders, which means the beast army is no longer probing our defenses. The real war starts now.¡± The city lord¡¯s words made the gravity of the situation clear, causing everyone to adopt serious expressions. ¡°Elder Li of the reconnaissance division will now detail the current situation of each battlefront,¡± the city lord continued. An elderly man in a dark green robe with a stooped posture stepped forward, cupping his hands in salute before beginning, ¡°The eight beast armies started their siege recently. I will now explain the strength and composition of each army.¡± After scanning the attentive faces of the crowd, he continued, ¡°According to our investigations, there are a total of twelve Immortal-level beasts among the eight beast armies!¡± The crowd was stunned, and even Jiang Chengxuan furrowed his brows. They had expected each army to have one Immortal-level beast leader, with the main assault having two or three at most, totaling ten. The reality was even more daunting than anticipated. This implied that there would be three main assault forces, each with at least two leaders, significantly escalating the crisis. Elder Li went on, uninterrupted, ¡°The first battlefront faces the Swallowing Heaven Demon Hound, known for its powerful attacks. Its devouring power poses a significant threat to the barrier.¡± ¡°The second battlefront is led by the Dark Wave Fox Dragon, specializing in area suppression. The threat level is moderate.¡± ¡°The third battlefront faces two leaders: the Black Sun Phoenix and the Extreme Thunder Qilin. Both are extremely ferocious and aggressive, posing a severe threat.¡± ¡°The fourth battlefront is up against the Red Sun Tree King, which specializes in attrition warfare. The threat level is low¡­¡± ¡°The fifth battlefront¡¯s leader is the Flame King Dragon Beast, whose destructive power is immense. However, it currently poses little threat¡­¡± Go to ????????????????????.co At this point, everyone glanced at Jiang Chengxuan, understanding that the Flame King Dragon Beast was no longer a threat due to his intervention. Jiang Chengxuan gave a slight nod in acknowledgment. Attention then returned to the discussion. The green-robed elder¡¯s detailed report covered the conditions of all eight battlefronts, including the specific traits and threat levels of each beast leader, providing a clear picture of the battlefield dynamics. His expertise in intelligence was evident, and Jiang Chengxuan silently commended his capabilities. Once the elder finished, the room fell into deep thought. The difficulty of the war was far greater than anticipated. ¡°Thank you, Elder Li. You may return to your duties,¡± the city lord said after a pause. The elder, responsible for intelligence, was extremely busy, even sparing time for this briefing. ¡°The situation is now clear to everyone,¡± the city lord continued. ¡°The third and sixth battlefronts are currently facing two Immortal-level beast leaders each, causing significant casualties. I plan to send reinforcements there. What do you all think?¡± A commander with a furrowed brow responded, ¡°But if we send two Immortal-level cultivators, our battlefront¡­¡± This eighth battlefront, where Jiang Chengxuan was present, faced the strongest beast army, with three Immortal-level beast leaders. Hence, the city lord had chosen to personally oversee this front. They had four Immortal-level cultivators here, including Jiang Chengxuan. Sending two away would leave only two to face three equally powerful enemies. The city lord sighed, acknowledging the dilemma, ¡°At this point, one front will inevitably face immense pressure¡­¡± Chapter 1207 - Chapter 1207: Dispatching Cultivators and a Temporary Clever Plan (2) Chapter 1207: Dispatching Cultivators and a Temporary Clever Plan (2) Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Rather than distributing the pressure to the rear, it¡¯s better to concentrate it here at the front. This way, any issues can be promptly addressed,¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded in agreement, supporting the city lord¡¯s decision. Seeing the anxiety on the faces of the gathered leaders, Jiang Chengxuan spoke up, volunteering, ¡°I am willing to guard this front. If there are no objections¡­¡± His words stunned the assembled commanders. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s willingness to shoulder this responsibility impressed them deeply. Given his proven strength in recent battles, his offer made him the best candidate to take on this significant burden. In the silence that followed, the city lord of Twin Peaks City decisively stepped in, ¡°Haha! Excellent! Jiang Xiaoyou, since you¡¯re willing to take on this duty, I have complete confidence in you.¡± ¡°Then it¡¯s settled. This battlefront will be defended by Jiang Xiaoyou and myself. Elder Qiu and Elder He, you two will proceed to the third and sixth battlefronts to provide support.¡± No one voiced any objections. The two elders, Elder Qiu and Elder He, stood resolute, saluted, and immediately prepared to leave for their assigned battlefronts, where fierce fighting likely awaited them. ¡°Hold on a moment. I have another suggestion that might require the cooperation of these two elders,¡± Jiang Chengxuan suddenly spoke up, halting the elders in their tracks. Everyone turned their attention to Jiang Chengxuan, curious about his next move. He looked towards the city lord, seeking permission to proceed. The city lord, pleased with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s consideration, nodded approvingly, ¡°Jiang Xiaoyou, if you have a proposal, please share it without hesitation.¡± Jiang Chengxuan then laid out his plan, ¡°My suggestion is to deploy cultivators based on the specific characteristics of the beast leaders each battlefront is facing.¡± His words struck like a bolt of lightning, illuminating the minds of everyone present. The idea of assigning cultivators whose abilities countered the specific traits of the beast leaders was brilliant. Every cultivator has strengths and weaknesses inherent in their paths of cultivation, which can be exploited strategically. The same principle applies to the beast leaders. This strategy, which leverages the natural counters between different paths of cultivation, could significantly enhance the effectiveness of the city¡¯s defenses without requiring additional resources. Go to ????????????????????.co The city lord and the assembled leaders listened intently as Jiang Chengxuan elaborated on his idea. ¡°For instance, Elder Qiu, your domain expertise can suppress the aggressive nature of the Black Sun Phoenix. Elder He, your thunder abilities are a perfect match against the Dark Wave Fox Dragon¡¯s suppression tactics.¡± The city lord of Twin Peaks City, seeing the wisdom in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s plan, nodded thoughtfully, ¡°Indeed, this approach can turn the tide in our favor. Let¡¯s proceed with Jiang Xiaoyou¡¯s proposal.¡± The gathered leaders exchanged looks of agreement. The plan was simple yet effective, optimizing their resources for maximum impact. ¡°Very well, Jiang Xiaoyou,¡± the city lord said, turning to Elder Qiu and Elder He. ¡°You will proceed to your assigned battlefronts with this new strategy in mind. Coordinate closely with the local commanders and adjust your tactics to exploit the weaknesses of the beast leaders.¡± Elder Qiu and Elder He, understanding the importance of their mission, nodded solemnly. ¡°Understood. We will make the necessary preparations and depart immediately.¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s plan had not only provided a clear strategy but also boosted the morale of the defenders. With the right cultivators facing the right enemies, the odds of withstanding the beast army¡¯s onslaught improved significantly. As the elders left to carry out their new orders, Jiang Chengxuan and the city lord remained, discussing finer details and ensuring all aspects of the defense were covered. Chapter 1208 - Chapter 1208: The Great Battle Begins Chapter 1208: The Great Battle Begins Editor: Henyee Translations After Jiang Chengxuan proposed his plan, the entire command camp was filled with an atmosphere of joy. Everyone exchanged glances, reflecting on and imagining the potential impact of this plan on the battlefield. The more they thought about it, the brighter their smiles became. Their gazes toward Jiang Chengxuan carried a hint of reverence. This man¡¯s abilities were extraordinary¡ªnot only was his strength formidable, but his strategic insight was equally impressive. Moreover, his appearance seemed so timely, as if a destined savior sent by the heavens. ¡°Boom!¡± However, before they could indulge in their happiness for long, a series of violent explosions and tremors suddenly resounded from outside the city walls. ¡°Woo¡ª! Woo¡ª!¡± The chilling sound of a massive war horn made of metal and stone echoed along with the wind, deafening everyone. Instantly, the joy on everyone¡¯s faces vanished, replaced by grim determination. ¡°It seems the beast army is launching another assault. Let¡¯s move!¡± The city lord of Twin Peaks City was the first to rise from his seat. His imposing figure stood tall and commanding as he called out to the others. Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and the others nodded, rising from their seats like sharp swords, exuding an aura of strength and resolve. Led by the city lord, they all harnessed their immortal energy, transforming into beams of light as they flew toward the frontline. At that moment, a cold voice suddenly echoed in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind, startling him before filling him with joy. [Ding!] [System Task: Achieve the accomplishment of defending Twin Peaks City!] The unexpected voice was from the system he hadn¡¯t heard from in a long time. Jiang Chengxuan hadn¡¯t anticipated that the situation in Twin Peaks City, which seemed unrelated to him, would draw the system¡¯s attention. Regardless, this unexpected delight and the potential rewards from the system were something he was determined to strive for. Go to ????????????????????.co As they approached the frontline, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s fighting spirit burned even brighter. ¡°Roar!¡± The scene at the frontlines gradually unfolded before them. This battlefront was far larger than the one managed by Elder Wan, with the beast army even more numerous, like an endless sea of sand. Countless enormous beast figures roared ceaselessly, each emanating different types of energy as they surged toward the city walls with overwhelming force. In an instant, the pitch-black night was torn apart by countless streams of light. Thunderous explosions echoed from both the ground and the sky, like massive waves crashing down. ¡°Great Heavenly Creation Palm!¡± With a cold glint in his eye, the city lord of Twin Peaks City unleashed his immortal energy, displaying the full power of his peak Ascendant Immortal realm. His presence was announced to the defending forces as he summoned a massive palm of energy, spanning hundreds of miles, to suppress the incoming beastly flood. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± The collision of forces lit up the sky with explosions, causing continuous tremors. ¡°City Lord Mighty!¡± ¡°City Lord Mighty!¡± The defending soldiers of Twin Peaks City cheered, their voices resounding like thunder. At this moment, the city lord, Jiang Chengxuan, and the others landed on the city walls, standing firm against the beastly tide. Before them, the beast army drew dangerously close. Their enormous eyes glowed like burning stars, approaching with the fury of a tearing storm. ¡°Roar!¡ª¡± Facing the barrier, the surging beast army continued their savage assault. They swung their claws, flapped their wings spanning hundreds of feet, and leaped thousands of miles to strike the barrier with terrifying force, attempting to break through with brute strength. ¡°Fire at will!¡± With a stern expression, the city lord roared his command. Immediately, the defending soldiers, their morale high, unleashed their powers, using various defensive artifacts to launch devastating attacks at the densely packed beast horde. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± Instantly, the barrier was engulfed in endless explosions and energy waves, causing even the massive city walls to tremble continuously. ¡°Roar¡ª!¡± At this moment, from within the shadowy beast army, a domineering roar erupted. Three terrifying figures towering to the heavens slowly emerged like mountain peaks rising from the ground. In response, the city lord, Jiang Chengxuan, and the others adopted serious expressions. Their robes fluttered in the wind as they unleashed their full power. These figures were clearly the Ascendant Immortal-level beasts leading the army. As their forms became fully visible, Jiang Chengxuan took in their appearances. The three towering beasts stood in a triangular formation, their auras terrifying like three celestial mountains suppressing the area. The one on the right was a bipedal creature resembling a scaled serpent, with limbs on its belly and crystal-like scales covering its body. It had six blood-red eyes. Chapter 1209 - Chapter 1209: The Great Battle Begins (2) Chapter 1209: The Great Battle Begins (2) Editor: Henyee Translations The beast on the far left was a bird-like creature with wings spanning a thousand feet. Its black feathers shimmered with mystical light, each feather seeming to carry the power of destruction. Although it had wings, its body resembled that of a wolf, immensely robust and domineering. Its black claws were exposed, and its vertical pupils scanned the surroundings, instilling a chilling fear in anyone who met its gaze. ¡°Yuan Crystal Lizard Dragon, Black Wolf Bird King¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan muttered to himself, recalling the names from the elder¡¯s report. ¡°And the last one is the Extreme Wind Thunder Bear¡­¡± He turned his gaze to the center, where the largest of the beasts stood. It resembled a giant bear, radiating nine-colored celestial light, and was surrounded by an eternal storm. This colossal creature bore an ancient bloodline and was as tall as the towering walls of Twin Peaks City, even appearing slightly taller. ¡°They¡¯ve returned! The three Great Beast Immortals!¡± ¡°The last battle didn¡¯t even hurt them; they¡¯re still at their peak!¡± ¡°These three Great Beast Immortals are too terrifying!¡± For a moment, the appearance of the three massive beasts dampened the morale of the Twin Peaks City defenders. Facing such overwhelming power, those with insufficient cultivation were easily affected by their aura. This natural advantage of the beasts could not be underestimated. However, thanks to the celestial barrier of Twin Peaks City and the authority accumulated by the city lord, the defenders managed to maintain their high spirits, continuing to launch attacks against the beast army. With the presence of the three Great Beast Immortals, the attacking beasts grew even more ferocious and violent. ¡°Young friend Jiang, shall we test the strength of this beast army together?¡± At this moment, the city lord of Twin Peaks City decided it was time to act and turned to Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Of course!¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied without hesitation. ¡°Hahaha! Let¡¯s go!¡± The city lord laughed heartily, his expression turning serious as he harnessed his peak Ascendant Immortal power, stepping into the sky. Not wanting to be outdone, Jiang Chengxuan also summoned his celestial power, following closely behind to confront the three beast leaders head-on. Go to ????????????????????.co Their arrival immediately drew the attention of the three beast leaders. The massive eyes of the beasts locked onto the two men, unleashing an invisible pressure. ¡°Unleash!¡± With a shout, the city lord¡¯s expression turned grim. He summoned an immortal treasure that shone brightly in his hands¡ªtwo long maces, one green and one red, both resembling translucent glass. Each mace contained the essence of stars and the cosmos. As soon as they appeared, the void trembled, and cracks formed, indicating their immense weight. With the maces in hand, the city lord charged at the Extreme Wind Thunder Bear with unparalleled dominance. The two maces slashed through the air, gathering immense celestial power, and unleashed two chasms that cleaved through the heavens, suppressing everything in their path! The ferocity of this attack was astonishing, even causing Jiang Chengxuan to feel a sense of awe. This strike alone might be second only to a true immortal! The city lord of Twin Peaks City relied not on his family but on his own strength to command the entire celestial city. ¡°Roar!¡ª¡± As the two chasms appeared, their intense aura struck fear into the countless beasts outside the barrier, causing them to roar in terror. The three Great Beast Immortals also shuddered, unleashing their celestial power in response. The Yuan Crystal Lizard Dragon let out a shrill cry, its crystalline scales flashing and pulsing with an intense heat that gathered in its mouth, forming a massive sphere of light that tore through the void. A blue breath shot out, piercing through thousands of miles and exploding toward Jiang Chengxuan and the city lord. The Black Wolf Bird King also let out a piercing screech, its black feathers glowing with celestial light. With a flap of its wings, countless black meteors shot out, leaving rifts in the void, and headed straight for Jiang Chengxuan and the city lord. Facing the chasms created by the city lord, the Extreme Wind Thunder Bear¡¯s fur stood on end, and bolts of lightning coursed through its body, covering its claws with electricity. The eternal storm surrounding it intensified as it leaped forward, transforming into a thunderous star, crashing into the chasms with tremendous force. The simultaneous attack of the three Great Beast Immortals was overwhelming, shattering the sky and earth, making the city walls of Twin Peaks City seem insignificant. ¡°Spatial Insight! Activate!¡± Faced with the Yuan Crystal Lizard Dragon and the Black Wolf Bird King¡¯s assault, Jiang Chengxuan finally made his move. His immense celestial power erupted, shrouding the world. Although he was only at the initial stage of Ascendant Immortal, his strength rivaled, if not surpassed, the mid-stage. To everyone¡¯s astonishment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s power manifested as layers of spatial force. From his hands, waves of silver light swallowed the void, enveloping the attacks of the Yuan Crystal Lizard Dragon and the Black Wolf Bird King. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! Amidst the spatial fluctuations, the three forces collided, causing intense spatial tremors. The powerful laws of the universe clashed and devoured each other, making the entire world tremble. Everything before their eyes blurred and split into countless afterimages, showcasing the dominance of these forces. Boom! Boom! Boom! At the same time, the Extreme Wind Thunder Bear crashed into the chasms created by the city lord. Amidst the deafening thunder, it roared continuously, wreaking havoc within the chasms. In mere moments, the chasms filled with celestial phenomena were overwhelmed by the violent lightning. The Extreme Wind Thunder Bear¡¯s body swelled, breaking through the chasms and shattering them. As the Ascendant Immortals clashed, the battlefield trembled. The immense power of the thousands of celestial beings soared, shattering the void repeatedly. When the storm subsided, everyone¡ªhumans and beasts alike¡ªgazed in shock. Within the chaotic tempest, the five Ascendant Immortals stood solemnly, as if the earlier destruction had nothing to do with them. However, for Jiang Chengxuan and the others, this skirmish was merely a test. They knew the true battle had yet to begin. ¡°City Lord of Twin Peaks! Your actions are so aggressive, defying the heavens. Today, if you yield a million miles of land, this battle can cease¡­¡± In the silence, the Extreme Wind Thunder Bear spoke, its voice booming as it addressed the city lord. As one of the beast leaders, it possessed extraordinary wisdom and could speak human language. This statement revealed the ambition of the beast horde. One of their goals in launching this war was to seize the territory of Twin Peaks City. The city lord snorted coldly, responding without hesitation: ¡°You beasts have repeatedly invaded our lands. Our retaliation is justified. Your words are laughable! Reverse Heaven¡¯s Might!¡± ¡°To that, I have only four words for you: Dream on!¡± The defenders of Twin Peaks City, inspired by the city lord¡¯s words, roared in unison, their voices shaking the heavens. ¡°Hmph! Ignorant fools! When this city falls, you will understand despair,¡± the Extreme Wind Thunder Bear growled, summoning countless bolts of lightning as it glared down at the defenders. At this point, both sides knew that further words were futile and prepared for the true battle to commence. Chapter 1210 - Chapter 1210: Battling Two Great Beast Immortals Alone Chapter 1210: Battling Two Great Beast Immortals Alone Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Beast army, attack! Tear apart the humans!¡± After the strong rejection from the Twin Peaks City Lord, the beast leader, the Extreme Wind Thunder Bear, roared, shaking the heavens and earth, finally sounding the horn for the great battle to commence. ¡°Roar!¡ª!¡± ¡°Hiss hiss¡ª!¡± Tens of thousands of terrifying beasts, from all directions, flapped their wings and lifted their mountain-like feet, launching a full-scale assault on Twin Peaks City. The emitted beastly aura completely shrouded the world outside the city walls. In the dark haze, only countless blood-red giant eyes flickered with a murderous intent. ¡°Fire at will! Defend Twin Peaks City!¡± Seeing this, the other generals who had accompanied the city lord and Jiang Chengxuan immediately understood and commanded their respective armies to launch their attacks. In an explosion of powerful immortal treasure energies, dazzling beams of light streaked across thousands of miles of sky, bombarding the beast army like a colorful tapestry against the oncoming black storm. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± Soon, at the junction of the city walls and around the celestial barrier, terrifying explosions continuously erupted, shaking the heavens and earth. Countless beasts either unleashed their bloodline abilities to counter the attacks from the defenders or transformed their bodies into powerful forms to press forward with brute force. Go to ????????????????????.co The battlefield turned into a chaotic dance of demons, with waves of energy bursts and different kinds of blood mist splattering everywhere, painting the iron-like city walls with eerie colors. Amid this chaos, both the beast army and the defending cultivators suffered heavy losses. Massive beast corpses fell outside the walls, only to be trampled into pulp by their comrades, while some defenders, caught off guard by the beasts¡¯ special attacks, were grievously injured or incinerated to ashes. The battle instantly became intensely brutal, many times more so than before. With the intervention of the leaders on both sides, this fight was no longer a test but a true life-and-death struggle. Suspended in the void, Jiang Chengxuan and the Twin Peaks City Lord exchanged no words but simultaneously launched attacks on the three beast leaders at a certain moment. The city lord, wielding his immortal mace, channeled his immense celestial power, manifesting his path¡ªa deep, ancient abyss spread out from him, extending for thousands of miles. Countless beasts felt an invisible pressure weighing them down, reducing their strength by several levels. This was the city lord¡¯s path of suppression. Meanwhile, Jiang Chengxuan wasted no time, manifesting the laws of Five Elements, Life and Death, and Reincarnation. He summoned the Five Elements Universe Diagram, transforming it into the most lethal Gengjin Void Sword. Utilizing his mastery of space, he traversed the void like a ghost, evading even the perception of the beast leaders. However, the three beast leaders were not to be outdone. They roared into the void, unleashing their terrifying power, causing their forms to expand. The Yuan Crystal Lizard Dragon¡¯s tail, the Extreme Wind Thunder Bear¡¯s massive claws, and the Black Wolf Bird King¡¯s wings sliced through the void, crashing down like a collapsing sky! The power of these beasts was terrifying, with each move capable of shaking the earth and collapsing mountains. In the void, the five Ascendant Immortals clashed, generating horrifying spatial fluctuations, with the dispersed celestial energy forming storms that swept across thousands of miles. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan faced the Yuan Crystal Lizard Dragon and the Black Wolf Bird King. These two colossal beasts towered over him, their eyes gleaming with disdain. Clearly, the beasts¡¯ strategy was to have the Extreme Wind Thunder Bear hold off the city lord while the other two beasts swiftly killed Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°An Ascendant Immortal at the early stage dares to act recklessly! Suppress him!¡± The two beast immortals spoke in unison, their titanic bodies moving to crush Jiang Chengxuan. The Black Wolf Bird King, despite its enormous size, moved with astonishing speed. In a flash, it was above Jiang Chengxuan, letting out a piercing cry. Its entire body glowed with celestial light as black winds swirled around it. Each feather emitted a terrifying aura. The bird¡¯s body spun in the void, and countless black feathers fell like a storm. Each feather created a black rift in space, forming a dense net around Jiang Chengxuan, leaving him no room to escape. Reacting quickly, Jiang Chengxuan unleashed the power of Reincarnation from his body, extending towards the sky like a giant underworld river, manifesting scenes of countless beings¡¯ life and death. The swirling vortex of reincarnation sucked in all the feathers, clashing violently with the Black Wolf Bird King¡¯s power. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± The two formidable forces collided, creating a massive turbulence of law, twisting the very fabric of the heavens and earth. Amid this chaos, Jiang Chengxuan did not pause. In a flash of silver light, he summoned three giant figures to his side. Chapter 1211 - Chapter 1211: Battling Two Great Beast Immortals Alone (2) Chapter 1211: Battling Two Great Beast Immortals Alone (2) Editor: Henyee Translations Wrapped in spatial power, light as a feather, yet brimming with eerie strength, the three space puppets moved under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s control. The puppets transformed into mysterious spatial waves, merging into the void, launching an assault on the Black Wolf Bird King. Despite their relatively weak power, their unpredictability and agility made even the Black Wolf Bird King cautious. ¡°Roar¡ª!¡± At this moment, the Yuan Crystal Lizard Dragon seized the opportunity to strike. As Jiang Chengxuan summoned the puppets, countless dazzling crystal scales on its body suddenly expanded. With a thunderous roar, a strange wave erupted, sending waves of celestial light surging through the void. Crystal shards, layered like a wall of spears, advanced toward Jiang Chengxuan, shattering the void in their path with overwhelming force. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s gaze turned cold. His overwhelming celestial energy erupted like a volcano, continuously pouring into the Gengjin Void Sword in his hand. As the crystalline tide approached, Jiang Chengxuan slashed out with his sword, causing an explosion of boundless radiance. The power of the Five Elements merged into this attack, shrouding the entire celestial barrier outside in a kaleidoscope of colors. The sword¡¯s formidable power cleaved through everything before it. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± Amidst the thunderous roars, countless crystal scales shattered and scattered. Between Jiang Chengxuan and the Yuan Crystal Lizard Dragon, a deep chasm was cleaved open, with the power of the Five Elements burning within it. ¡°This¡­ this¡­ how is this child¡¯s power so terrifying?¡± ¡°I thought I had already overestimated him, but it seems I was still too short-sighted!¡± In the chaotic battlefield atop Twin Peaks City¡¯s walls, the witnessing cultivators gasped in shock, their minds reeling. Especially those generals who had met Jiang Chengxuan during the earlier discussions were left in awe, their hearts trembling. Go to ????????????????????.co They had thought that the war report had exaggerated Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strength, but witnessing his true power, they realized he was far more monstrous than they had anticipated. Even the Twin Peaks City Lord and the Extreme Wind Thunder Bear, amidst their fierce battle, couldn¡¯t help but glance over. ¡°Hahaha! You beasts, how could you understand the prosperity of our human cultivators!¡± Seeing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s formidable power, the Twin Peaks City Lord felt a surge of reassurance, seizing the moment to taunt the Extreme Wind Thunder Bear. Hearing this, the Extreme Wind Thunder Bear¡¯s face twisted in rage, furiously yelling at the Yuan Crystal Lizard Dragon and the Black Wolf Bird King, ¡°You two! Attack with full force! Can¡¯t you even handle a mere Ascendant Immortal at the early stage?!¡± This scolding made the Yuan Crystal Lizard Dragon and the Black Wolf Bird King snarl with both fear and fury. This exchange had already proven Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strength, but as the Extreme Wind Thunder Bear said, they had no retreat in this battle. If they couldn¡¯t win even with a two-on-one advantage, they would become the laughingstock of the beast army. ¡°Damn human, you have angered me!¡± The Black Wolf Bird King¡¯s voice echoed with rage as it circled in the void. At this moment, it was still being harassed by the three space puppets, making it extremely irritable. These puppets, originating from ancient ruins, had the ability to merge seamlessly with space. Coupled with their near-perfect strength at the peak of the Transcendence Realm, they were quite formidable. But before the puppets could cause further trouble, the enraged Black Wolf Bird King forcefully struck out. This time, its monstrous body shifted with a burst of celestial light, transforming its form. Countless black feathers clung tightly to its body, forming a streamlined black feather armor. The wolf body swelled further, landing on the ground, transforming into a colossal Black Wolf King. Facing the space puppets now, its eyes gleamed with red fury. With a flash of cold light, its terrifying wolf claws ripped through the air, tearing into the space puppets. The three space puppets were thrown out of space consecutively. In this form, the Black Wolf Bird King clearly possessed even greater close-combat abilities. ¡°Return!¡± Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan had no choice but to recall the space puppets. Now, he was left to face the two great beast leaders alone. ¡°In the face of true strength, these external aids are useless!¡± ¡°Die, human!¡± In a fit of fury, the Yuan Crystal Lizard Dragon and Black Wolf Bird King roared, launching another assault on Jiang Chengxuan. This time, they opted for close combat, intending to crush Jiang Chengxuan with their formidable beast bodies. Their strategy showed their intelligence, as they aimed to use their physical superiority to overpower Jiang Chengxuan. In a whirlwind, the two colossal beasts charged at Jiang Chengxuan. A long tail covered in crystalline scales and two enormous black claws closed in on him simultaneously. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression turned grave, reacting swiftly. ¡°Spatial True Insight!¡± With a low roar, he activated the Spatial True Insight, wrapping himself in silver spatial power. In an instant, he exploded with speed, leaving silver afterimages as he evaded their attacks. Yet, the two beast leaders were relentless, using other body parts to continue their assault, trying to tear Jiang Chengxuan apart. The terrifying power of the two Ascendant Immortal beasts was overwhelming. Even Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t take their hits head-on and had to keep dodging. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± Under their relentless attacks, thunderous explosions erupted in the void, echoing ceaselessly. The two beasts seemed to be performing a deadly dance in the sky, their expressions fierce, each move lethal as they relentlessly tried to kill Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Damn it! These beasts!¡± ¡°Even brutes are resorting to unfair numbers!¡± ¡°Their power is overwhelming! No human cultivator can withstand this!¡± The generals atop Twin Peaks City watched with bated breath, worried for Jiang Chengxuan as they fought their own battles against the swarming beast army. On the celestial barrier, the colors were fading as the defending cultivators fought desperately to prevent the beasts from breaching it, striving for maximum damage at the cost of increasing their own casualties. Across the battlefield, the clashing sounds of celestial treasures and beast claws mixed with the shouts and roars of humans and beasts, painting a scene of bloody carnage. ¡°Buzz¡ª!¡± Amidst the chaos, Jiang Chengxuan finally found an opening, summoning the Thick Earth Wild Sky Halberd, striking at the Yuan Crystal Lizard Dragon¡¯s tail. A strange wave rippled through the air as the tail¡¯s crystal scales shattered, causing the beast to roar in pain. Seizing this moment, the Black Wolf Bird King¡¯s claws launched a sinister attack from behind, aiming for Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s back. But Jiang Chengxuan had anticipated this. Using the Spatial True Insight, he locked the surrounding space, connecting himself with the spatial plane. With the halberd in hand, now light as a feather, Jiang Chengxuan blocked the incoming claw strike. ¡°Buzz¡ª!¡± The void trembled as the powerful forces collided violently. Chapter 1212 - Chapter 1212: The Battles End Chapter 1212: The Battle¡¯s End Editor: Henyee Translations This time, facing the immense pressure from the beast leader¡¯s power, Jiang Chengxuan did not retreat a single step. Instead, he opted to meet force with force, aiming to intercept the attack head-on. Seeing this, even the Black Wolf Bird King couldn¡¯t help but sneer, as if it already envisioned Jiang Chengxuan being severely injured by its strike. Numerous Twin Peaks City cultivators, witnessing this, were equally shaken, their hearts chilling as if plunged into an icy abyss. As experienced warriors against beasts, they knew the greatest taboo was to engage in a direct contest of strength with a beast. It was akin to challenging the beast at its strongest point with one¡¯s own weakness¡ªa surefire path to a gruesome death, torn to pieces by the beast. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s actions thus left them all in stunned disbelief. ¡°Boom!¡± In this tense atmosphere, the Black Wolf Bird King¡¯s dark claws, carrying the power to move mountains and seas, finally collided with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Thick Earth Wild Sky Halberd. The impact produced a sound like metal clashing, as their terrifying forces clashed, causing a massive shockwave. Yet, the scene that unfolded before everyone¡¯s eyes was unbelievable. In the void, Jiang Chengxuan, wielding his halberd, skillfully blocked the immense claw. He stood unmovable, like a celestial body, resisting the impact. ¡°How is this possible!¡± ¡°Am I seeing things?¡± ¡°A human body withstanding a beast¡¯s power¡ªthis is monstrous!¡± Countless Twin Peaks City cultivators gulped, dumbfounded by the sight. Even amidst the urgent battle, their eyes couldn¡¯t look away. The Black Wolf Bird King, its fantasies interrupted by this unexpected turn, glared at the seemingly insignificant figure with a ferocious expression. Their gazes locked in the void, and the Black Wolf Bird King swelled its body, unleashing more terrifying power to press forward. However, no matter how much power it exerted, Jiang Chengxuan remained unmoved. The surrounding void began to warp and fluctuate. The Black Wolf Bird King felt as if it were facing not a man, but an immovable sky. Unbeknownst to the beast, Jiang Chengxuan had merged with the entire heavens using the Spatial True Insight. ¡°Damn it!¡± the Black Wolf Bird King cursed inwardly. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly counterattacked. Infusing the Thick Earth Wild Sky Halberd with celestial power, the halberd extended to a hundred feet, dominating the void. Go to ????????????????????.co Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes gleamed with silver light as he swung the halberd, creating afterimages that crashed down on the Black Wolf Bird King. This strike contained the power of countless stars, bearing down like a collapsing sky. Even the Black Wolf Bird King didn¡¯t dare underestimate it, retreating and raising its massive head. Its red eyes spewed a dark breath to counter the attack. ¡°Boom!¡± In an instant, the collision of these two forces created a series of storms. The residual celestial power rippled across the battlefield. Despite the Black Wolf Bird King¡¯s counter, Jiang Chengxuan did not retreat. He continuously manifested his Dao powers, channeling them into the halberd¡ªeach element, the chaos of reincarnation, the melancholy of life and death¡ªblazing with terrifying might. Under this relentless barrage, the Black Wolf Bird King¡¯s dark breath split like a river, scattering into the distant sky. Jiang Chengxuan advanced steadily, cutting through the beast¡¯s defenses inch by inch. ¡°Boom!¡± Amidst the amazement of the cultivators and the terror of the beasts, Jiang Chengxuan broke through the Black Wolf Bird King¡¯s defenses. The halberd struck the beast¡¯s head with devastating force, causing the ground to crack. The combined power of the Five Elements, Reincarnation, and Life and Death exploded, creating a chaotic energy vortex that engulfed the battlefield. The onlookers¡ªboth human and beast¡ªwere left breathless and wide-eyed. From the chaotic storm, a massive black shadow staggered back, battered and beaten. The Black Wolf Bird King, its enormous eyes burning with fury and dread, hovered in the sky, its head marked by a grievous wound leaking blood and Dao energy. This scene left countless cultivators holding their breath, eyes wide in disbelief. In this direct confrontation, Jiang Chengxuan not only survived but also wounded the Black Wolf Bird King¡ªan unbelievable feat. As the dust settled, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure emerged in the admiring gazes of the crowd. Holding his halberd, he stood with an air of confidence, his robe pristine and unruffled. Clearly, this outcome was within his expectations. Chapter 1213 - Chapter 1213: The Battles End (2) Chapter 1213: The Battle¡¯s End (2) Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment, the entire battlefield fell into a brief silence. The injured Yuanjing Xilong and Black Wolf Bird King, encircling Jiang Chengxuan from both sides, did not dare to advance. They only shot him vicious glares. ¡°Boom! Boom!¡± Meanwhile, on the other battlefield, the Extreme Wind Thunder Bear and the Twin Peaks City Lord had reached the climax of their battle. Their powers continuously erupted in the void, causing waves of destruction. The Extreme Wind Thunder Bear¡¯s massive beast form had completely transformed into lightning, roaring and burning everything like a thunder-wrapped celestial mountain. At the same time, the Twin Peaks City Lord also unleashed his full strength. In addition to the pair of celestial hammers, two more celestial treasures appeared around him¡ªone a small round mirror and the other an ancient, weathered pagoda. The mirror, a defensive celestial treasure, continuously reflected and neutralized the lightning attacks from the Extreme Wind Thunder Bear. The pagoda, an auxiliary celestial treasure, worked in tandem with the City Lord¡¯s suppression Dao power, constantly suppressing the Extreme Wind Thunder Bear, hindering its ability to fully unleash its storm power. Thus, the battle favored the Twin Peaks City Lord. His cultivation was at the peak of the Ascendant realm, combined with the city¡¯s profound heritage, making this result not surprising. ¡°Damn it! Yuanjing Xilong! Black Wolf Bird King! You two fools!¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t take down that cultivator, you will be the ones to blame for the army¡¯s defeat!!¡± In his predicament, seeing Jiang Chengxuan still standing tall and even gaining the upper hand, the Extreme Wind Thunder Bear couldn¡¯t bear it anymore and roared in anger. This roar echoed in the ears of Yuanjing Xilong and the Black Wolf Bird King, making their faces turn ashen and extremely grim. They wanted to retort angrily, but with the Extreme Wind Thunder Bear as the strongest and appointed leader of the beast army, they could only swallow their rage and direct their fury towards Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Damn you, brat! You will die today!¡± ¡°Attack!¡ª¡± Go to ????????????????????.co In their roars, terrifying power surged once again. This time, the two beast leaders attacked almost simultaneously. The Black Wolf Bird King transformed into a streak of black lightning, descending from the sky, while Yuanjing Xilong, with its crystalline scales radiating, burrowed into the ground to attack from below, trapping Jiang Chengxuan in a pincer attack. ¡°Boom! Boom!¡± With the ground splitting apart, Yuanjing Xilong¡¯s massive form burst out, perfectly coordinating with the lightning from the Black Wolf Bird King above, closing in instantly. The huge, menacing jaws gaped like an abyss, ready to swallow Jiang Chengxuan, while the swift, dark claws tore through the void, ripping the sky apart. At this stage of the battle, there was no room for holding back. Each strike was made with full force. The terrifying killing intent solidified, flooding in like a tide. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression grew solemn. He activated the power of the three Dao laws to their limits, utilizing the Spatial True Understanding to meet the assaults of Yuanjing Xilong and the Black Wolf Bird King head-on. In an instant, the figures of one man and two beasts were completely entangled, their silhouettes indistinguishable amidst the chaotic remnants, with terrifying power continuously exploding, shaking the heavens and earth. Even as Yuanjing Xilong¡¯s crystals shattered and scattered into the void, and the Black Wolf Bird King¡¯s feathers were severed, drifting and splattering, neither of the beast leaders retreated. They bore their injuries, intent on killing Jiang Chengxuan with brutal determination. This battle entered its most savage phase. Stimulated by the great powers¡¯ ferocious fight, the broader battlefield also turned into a meat grinder, with the fighting growing fiercer. Giant beast silhouettes roared and fell, crashing onto the barrier. Human cultivators were torn apart by the beasts, swallowed on the spot. The second layer of the Twin Peaks City¡¯s barrier continually released power, maintaining the gradually dimming protective screen. Eventually, after an indeterminate time, this most brutal wave of the siege slowly began to wane. At this point, beast corpses littered the walls, evidence of the bloodshed and intensity of this battle. Meanwhile, in the battle of the Ascendant realm, the struggle between Jiang Chengxuan and the Twin Peaks City Lord against the beast leaders was also drawing to a close. The figures of the two men were weary, their clothes tattered, the brilliance of their armor dimmed. One of the Twin Peaks City Lord¡¯s celestial treasures had even been shattered by the Extreme Wind Thunder Bear. But opposite them, the beasts fared worse. The Extreme Wind Thunder Bear, having received no support, was consistently suppressed by the City Lord. Its massive body was covered in strange beast blood, with hideous wounds and charred patches all over. Even its perpetual storm showed signs of subsiding, indicating its exhaustion. Yuanjing Xilong¡¯s crystalline scales were shattered, leaving only a thin, cracked layer. The Black Wolf Bird King, missing a layer of feathers, appeared shrunken and no longer imposing, its body riddled with wounds from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attacks. The air was thick with the stench of blood, as the exhausted Jiang Chengxuan and the Twin Peaks City Lord stood side by side, coldly eyeing the beast leaders. Their gazes met in the ravaged battlefield, emotions of anger and murderous intent intertwining. ¡°Roar¡ª!¡± Finally, with a mighty roar from the Extreme Wind Thunder Bear, the battle came to an end. Hearing its howl, the beast army began to retreat in response, their massive, bloodied bodies resembling crimson mountains. In the exhausted eyes of the Twin Peaks City¡¯s defenders, the beasts retreated like a receding tide. Jiang Chengxuan and the Twin Peaks City Lord refrained from pursuing. Although the three great beast leaders were heavily injured, they were not defenseless. The priority was to defend the city, and chasing a defeated enemy without knowing their full strength was too risky. ¡°We won! We held the city!¡± ¡°The beast army is retreating! The beast army is retreating!¡± ¡°Long live the City Lord! Long live Immortal Jiang!¡± The defenders, their blood-stained faces twisted with relief and joy, cheered wildly for the City Lord and Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Roar¡ª! Roar!¡± As the Extreme Wind Thunder Bear led the retreating Yuanjing Xilong and Black Wolf Bird King, the Twin Peaks City Lord and Jiang Chengxuan exchanged glances, smiling with relief. This victory would likely bring a long period of peace to the warzone. With proper planning, this beast uprising might even be completely quelled. Chapter 1214 - Chapter 1214: The Ancient Dragon Appears Chapter 1214: The Ancient Dragon Appears Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Whooo! Whooo!¡± The battlefield outside Twin Peaks City, littered with carnage, echoed with a somber horn that reverberated through the void. While the retreat of the beast army brought joy and excitement to everyone, once the massive silhouettes of the beasts faded into the horizon, a stark reality set in for the countless cultivators of Twin Peaks City. They now had to face their own losses and the gruesome scene of the devastated battlefield. Under strict discipline, the cultivators, though momentarily numb, began the arduous task of cleaning up the battlefield, dragging their exhausted bodies into action. The corpses of the fallen beasts were meticulously dismembered and converted into resources, transported to the rear lines. The remains of the fallen cultivators, however, were preserved with care, sent back for a proper burial. Friends and family of the deceased escorted the remains, their faces etched with sorrow, ensuring they were honored until their final resting place. The battlefield, larger than several plains combined, required immense effort to clear, even with the aid of celestial powers. However, the victory had boosted morale, and everything was proceeding in an orderly fashion. In the most harrowing section of the battlefield, the City Lord and Jiang Chengxuan were also engaged in similar tasks. Although the three beast leaders were not slain, their battles had left valuable materials scattered. Fragments of the Yuanjing Xilong¡¯s shattered crystal scales and its blood were immensely precious. The Black Wolf Bird King¡¯s feathers, blood, and fur were also treasures not to be wasted. Silently, Jiang Chengxuan roamed the battlefield, collecting these materials while simultaneously recovering his strength. Moreover, the shattered void and the damaged spaces needed to be actively repaired. Many of these voids were created by Jiang Chengxuan himself during the battle. Eventually, after much time, the aftermath of the battle was finally settled. Go to ????????????????????.co Soon, a celebration for the victory over the enemy commenced in the camp of the Eighth War Zone of Twin Peaks City. ¡°Everyone! We have repelled another wave of beasts and achieved a great victory! Each one of you deserves credit!¡± ¡°Tonight, let us drink freely!¡± Under the City Lord¡¯s hearty declaration, everyone beamed with joy, congratulating each other as the banquet commenced. Even Jiang Chengxuan joined in. The celestial wine they drank was not only for celebration but also had healing properties, aiding their recovery after the fierce battle. Despite sustaining some injuries from battling two beast leaders, Jiang Chengxuan felt a sense of comfort as the celestial wine flowed down his throat. ¡°Daoist Jiang, I toast to you! Your performance on the battlefield was truly unmatched!¡± ¡°I too toast to Daoist Jiang! Your divine might was evident to all of us!¡± One after another, the other generals approached Jiang Chengxuan, raising their cups in admiration. Since the battle a few days ago, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s reputation had spread throughout Twin Peaks City, earning him significant acclaim. ¡°Haha! I am humbled!¡± Jiang Chengxuan responded with a helpless smile, drinking each toast, which elicited hearty cheers from everyone. Clearly, their respect for Jiang Chengxuan was genuine. Even the City Lord couldn¡¯t help but join the fun, raising his cup to Jiang Chengxuan and saying, ¡°Young friend Jiang, you are truly extraordinary! This victory is greatly due to your efforts. I toast to you!¡± Jiang Chengxuan, even more helpless now, shook his head and replied, ¡°City Lord, your supreme power suppressed the beast general. I merely added a little help; your praise is too much!¡± Everyone laughed heartily at this. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s modesty paired with his formidable strength earned the veteran warriors¡¯ deep respect. However, the celebration was short-lived. Before everyone could fully indulge, it ended abruptly. The city was still at war, and any delay due to over-celebration could be catastrophic. Thus, the banquet concluded hastily. All the generals switched from joyous to serious, ready to resume their duties. As cultivators, the celestial wine couldn¡¯t truly inebriate them. Once again, the elderly figure in the green robe appeared, updating everyone on the current situation of Twin Peaks City. ¡°Since Daoist Jiang¡¯s plan was implemented, all war zones have seen significant improvements.¡± ¡°Using counter-strategies, previously challenging zones have now stabilized.¡± ¡°The third and sixth war zones received timely support, with no unexpected incidents.¡± As detailed information about the battlefield was conveyed, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Their gazes turned to Jiang Chengxuan, filled with undisguised admiration. There was no denying that the precarious situation of Twin Peaks City had reversed solely due to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s contributions¡ªhis strategic planning and formidable strength at precisely the right moments. Chapter 1215 - Chapter 1215: The Ancient Dragon Appears Chapter 1215: The Ancient Dragon Appears Editor: Henyee Translations Their plans were effective and solidified the situation. ¡°Hahaha! Good! Good!¡± ¡°Young friend Jiang, it looks like we need to record another merit for you! Haha!¡± Under the influence of such triumphant news, the City Lord of Twin Peaks City continuously nodded and praised Jiang Chengxuan. For him, Jiang Chengxuan truly appeared like a blessing. His son, Shen Feng, had returned safely because of Jiang Chengxuan, and even the two elders, Li and Tang, were the same. If they had lost these forces before this great battle, the situation would have been far more dire. Not to mention, the role Jiang Chengxuan played in the battlefield practically decided the entire situation. ¡­ Amid such circumstances, time flew by swiftly. Although the war between Twin Peaks City and the beast army did not end directly, the increasingly stable battle situation continued to improve steadily. After enduring the most challenging initial phase, the defending forces of Twin Peaks City accumulated battle experience, continuously redeploying cultivators and shifting defensive lines. In the subsequent waves of conflict, they almost always held the upper hand. Gradually, the beast army suffered more significant losses, and their leaders were increasingly frustrated, retreating step by step. During this period, Jiang Chengxuan even requested to launch a surprise attack on the beast army. In the Third War Zone, he displayed overwhelming power, directly slaying a beast leader of the Immortal Ascension stage. On that day, as the colossal beast fell, its blood formed a sea, flooding outside Twin Peaks City and terrifying countless beasts. That battle infuriated the beast army, driving them nearly to madness, but ultimately, it solidified Twin Peaks City¡¯s unassailable position. Go to ????????????????????.co Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s name spread throughout Twin Peaks City over the years, becoming a well-known and respected figure. However, amidst the general contentment and peace, Jiang Chengxuan remained vigilant. Despite the defenders of Twin Peaks City gaining the upper hand, the task from the system remained uncompleted. This fact forced Jiang Chengxuan to consider that there might still be some factor in the beast army capable of influencing the entire battle. Although he couldn¡¯t disclose the system¡¯s existence or discuss it with anyone in Twin Peaks City, he continued to wait quietly amidst the celebrations. Finally, his anticipated change indeed occurred. One day, beyond the battlefield of the Eighth War Zone, in the void above, the beast army gathered once more, eager to besiege the city. Black clouds loomed over the city like a crushing force, and the gleam of their armor shone like golden scales in the sunlight. On the city wall of Twin Peaks City, the City Lord and Jiang Chengxuan stood side by side. Behind them, countless cultivators of Twin Peaks City were ready for battle, determined to fight to the death. In the distance, the number of beast soldiers had significantly decreased compared to the initial wave. However, the dense, ominous aura that shrouded the void above them was thicker and more sinister than ever. ¡°Today¡¯s beast army seems unusual¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan noted, aware that something significant was about to occur, and subtly reminded the City Lord. ¡°Indeed¡­ that aura is quite unsettling,¡± the City Lord replied, his expression grave. He had long suspected the beast army harbored some secret weapon. The very catalyst for this war had been that mysterious presence. Despite his century-long investigation, he had never uncovered its true nature. Now, he sensed it was about to reveal itself. ¡°Human cultivators! If you abandon the city and leave today, you may still save your lives!¡± the familiar voice of the Earth Wind Thunder Bear echoed from the beast army, issuing a challenge once more. In response, the City Lord channeled his spiritual power and soared into the sky, declaring loudly, ¡°Defeated general! How dare you offer terms! What a ridiculous joke!¡± However, this time, the Earth Wind Thunder Bear did not rage but instead roared coldly, ¡°Today marks your end! Show yourself, Ancient Dragon Lord!¡± At its call, the final trump card of the beast army finally emerged. In an instant, a fierce wind erupted across the battlefield. Behind the beast army, the swirling beastly aura rose, becoming almost tangible. A massive storm expanded from that spot, enveloping the entire sky within a few breaths. ¡°Rumble!¡± Within the storm, a terrifying presence ascended, causing even the void to tremble and crack. Even the second barrier of Twin Peaks City rippled under its influence, like a lake disturbed by the wind. ¡°A True Immortal!?¡± At this realization, Jiang Chengxuan and the City Lord finally understood the beast army¡¯s ultimate card. This boundless aura undeniably belonged to a True Immortal, and not just at the initial stage. Jiang Chengxuan could sense that this power surpassed even the Phoenix Immortal and the Golden Snake Immortal he had encountered before. A True Immortal-level beast! For a moment, both Jiang Chengxuan and the City Lord were utterly shocked. ¡°Roar¡ª¡ª!¡± Before they could react further, a thunderous roar that shook all of Twin Peaks City resounded. The True Immortal-level beast tore through the void, emerging from the spatial rift. Its form was so colossal it defied perception. Its black wings spread wide, casting a shadow that covered half of Twin Peaks City. ¡°An Ancient Dragon!¡± Seeing its visage, Jiang Chengxuan murmured, finally understanding the mystery. The roaring entity in the void was indeed an Ancient Black Dragon. According to records from the Donghe Immortal, Jiang Chengxuan knew about the Ancient Dragon race. They were spiritual beings born from the heavens and earth during the ancient era of the Immortal Realm, possessing True Immortal-level strength from birth. They needed no cultivation, relying solely on their bloodline to grow and eventually reach the Heavenly Immortal realm. Many of today¡¯s beasts carried the blood of Ancient Dragons, as they had been among the rulers of the Immortal Realm in ancient times. The presence of an Ancient Dragon meant a terrifying power beyond the ordinary True Immortal. ¡°An Ancient Dragon was hatched in the Great Thousand Mountains!¡± the City Lord exclaimed, revealing his guess. The entire beast uprising in the Great Thousand Mountains had been driven by the presence of this Ancient Dragon. Many powerful beasts carried the Ancient Dragon¡¯s blood, which explained their ambition towards Twin Peaks City. ¡°What is this aura!¡± ¡°Such a terrifying beast! Its mere presence is making the barrier tremble!¡± ¡°Damn it! Is it truly a True Immortal?¡± Faced with the terrifying Ancient Dragon, the cultivators of Twin Peaks City were paralyzed with fear, their eyes wide with disbelief. They never imagined that just as they were about to suppress the beast uprising, such a formidable entity would appear. Its strength alone could overturn all their accumulated advantages and single-handedly challenge the entire city. In the midst of the crowd¡¯s horror, the dragon¡¯s eyes, like golden suns, blazed as it gazed down upon everything below. ¡°Humans! Submit to the Ancient Dragon!¡± Before the crowd could react further, the black dragon roared in a deafening declaration and launched its attack. Chapter 1216 - Chapter 1216: The Moment of Decisive Battle Chapter 1216: The Moment of Decisive Battle Editor: Henyee Translations Outside the city walls of Twin Peaks City, at the edge of the second sky barrier, everyone witnessed a pitch-black sky sweeping in at an alarming speed. The ancient black dragon¡¯s might was equivalent to that of an army of a million beasts! Its wings caused the very void to tremble, and the resulting storm made the city walls of Twin Peaks City quake. The true power of a True Immortal was evident in that instant. Everyone defending Twin Peaks City felt their hearts shatter, gasping in horror as the sensation of impending death closed in with the terrifying scene before them. ¡°Activate the grand array!¡± In desperation, the City Lord of Twin Peaks City reacted swiftly, unleashing his immortal power and shouting to everyone. At his command, the cultivators responsible for controlling the array awoke from their daze, desperately pouring their immortal power into the array. ¡°Buzz¡ª!¡± This time, the sky array was activated to its maximum capacity. The second sky barrier of Twin Peaks City suddenly radiated a brilliant glow, emitting waves of extraordinary light that descended upon the city. The dazzling streams of light seemed to pour from the heavens, enveloping the city walls in a grand, majestic barrier that suppressed the entire area. The sheer energy was far greater than any previous battle. Under this powerful sky barrier, everyone felt a sense of relief, albeit temporary. However, their relief was short-lived. In the next instant, the True Immortal Ancient Dragon arrived, bringing a violent storm that struck the sky barrier with immense force. ¡°Boom!¡± Immediately, overwhelming immortal power exploded. The collision of two peak-level forces caused a tremendous shockwave. The void fractured in an instant, and the surrounding area was ripped apart by the spatial turbulence and energy overflow, even lifting the ground. Despite the sky barrier, the impact distorted the barrier itself. Go to ????????????????????.co This single strike was more powerful than any attack Jiang Chengxuan had ever witnessed. ¡°So this is the power of a True Immortal Ancient Dragon¡­¡± Even Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but be amazed, murmuring to himself. Such power far surpassed the Phoenix Immortal and the Golden Snake Immortal he had encountered before. As the chaotic immortal energy subsided slightly, Jiang Chengxuan saw cracks beginning to form on the sky barrier. ¡°Roar¡ª!¡± In the next moment, amidst the swirling black wind and the terrified gazes of the onlookers, the True Immortal Ancient Dragon¡¯s fiery red eyes scanned the area arrogantly. Without giving the defenders of Twin Peaks City any respite, it roared and swung its mountain-sized tail at the city walls. ¡°Damn it! Everyone, attack!¡± The City Lord of Twin Peaks City could no longer stand by. With a loud roar, he launched an attack on the True Immortal Ancient Dragon. Simultaneously, Jiang Chengxuan saw something strange within the City Lord¡¯s wide sleeves¡ªan artifact that he crushed, releasing an invisible wave. But there was no time to ponder this further. Following the City Lord¡¯s lead, Jiang Chengxuan summoned his immortal power, his eyes sharp with determination. The Five Elements, Reincarnation, and Life and Death Dao Laws manifested as he launched a fierce attack on the True Immortal Ancient Dragon. In that moment, no one hesitated. Everyone knew the sky barrier could not withstand the Ancient Dragon¡¯s assault for long. Before it shattered, they had to seize the opportunity to attack. With a roar, the heavy horns of Twin Peaks City sounded again. All the cultivators, their eyes red with fervor, unleashed their full power, striking at the black sky above with unwavering resolve. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± Amidst the deafening explosions and tremors, countless torrents of immortal power surged from Twin Peaks City, shooting skyward in a dazzling display. The sudden ferocity of this battle marked the beginning of a brutal confrontation. The True Immortal Ancient Dragon, however, seemed unfazed by the onslaught. It continued its assault, swinging its colossal tail with unstoppable force. ¡°Boom!¡± In the shocked eyes of everyone, the dark tail, like a chasm, cut through the void, crushing the incoming attacks. The terrifying energy contained within the tail obliterated the myriad streams of light, erasing them instantly. Even the combined attacks of Jiang Chengxuan and the City Lord of Twin Peaks City didn¡¯t last long. Within a few breaths, their efforts were forcibly dissipated. The overwhelming flood of immortal energy swept across the battlefield, forcing everyone back and leaving them in shock. ¡°Boom!¡± The Ancient Dragon¡¯s tail did not stop. It continued its trajectory, striking the sky barrier once more with a thunderous boom. ¡°Buzz¡ªcrash¡ª!¡± This time, not just Jiang Chengxuan, but everyone saw the sky barrier on the brink of collapse. The barrier shuddered violently, dimming significantly, and countless fragments of light fell from the sky, remnants of the shattered barrier. Chapter 1217 - Chapter 1217: The Moment of Decisive Battle 2 Chapter 1217: The Moment of Decisive Battle 2 Editor: Henyee Translations Seeing this, everyone¡¯s hearts filled with dread, their eyes wide with shock. Despite gathering all their strength, they couldn¡¯t stop the True Immortal Ancient Dragon for even a moment. Even Jiang Chengxuan remained silent, although he had anticipated the beasts having a trump card, he hadn¡¯t expected it to be this terrifying. ¡°Beast army, attack!¡± At this moment, the True Immortal Ancient Dragon roared, shaking the heavens and the earth, issuing a command that plunged everyone into despair. Following its command, countless frenzied beasts went wild, their ferocious figures as terrifying as mountains, forming a wave that darkened the skies as they charged forward. Under the dominance of the True Immortal Black Dragon, they saw hope, their killing intent and ferocity fully aroused. The Extreme Wind Thunder Bear, Black Wolf Bird King, and Pristine Crystal Dragon all returned, their eyes cruel as they looked across the void at Jiang Chengxuan and the Twin Sky City Lord. Seeing this, the two exchanged glances, their eyes showing resolve, knowing this battle had no retreat. Thus, the Twin Sky City Lord and Jiang Chengxuan unleashed all their power, forcibly breaking through the True Immortal Black Dragon¡¯s suppression. One wielded celestial maces, the other held the Metal-Elemental Void Sword, both charging toward the approaching beast army, trying to halt their advance. The sky-splitting abyss materialized out of nowhere, the shattering void canopy also tilted over, the two formidable attacks combined, almost comparable to True Immortal power. Go to ????????????????????.co However, what they faced was a genuine True Immortal Ancient Dragon. In the face of their struggle, the True Immortal Ancient Dragon roared, its mouth continuously gathering terrifying celestial energy. The next moment, it spat out an incredibly domineering breath toward Jiang Chengxuan and the Twin Sky City Lord. The breath contained space-melting power, spreading nine-colored celestial light, instantly suppressing their combined strike. The deep abyss and eerie silver canopy were both mercilessly pierced, bursting forth with light that illuminated the entire sky. ¡°Ugh!¡± Feeling the intense backlash from their attack, Jiang Chengxuan and the Twin Sky City Lord both shuddered, retreating two steps. ¡°Hahaha! Humans, today you all die!¡± Meanwhile, the three leading beast commanders, taking advantage of this moment, led the beast army in a charge. The shadows blotted out the sun, instantly reaching the city walls, striking at the nearly shattered barrier. This scene plunged countless Twin Sky City cultivators into despair, unsure how to respond to such a desperate situation. With the army pressing in, a True Immortal-level enemy above, and the city¡¯s grand formation on the brink of collapse, it was a situation of certain death. Just as everyone was on the brink of hopelessness, seeing the city¡¯s defenses about to shatter, a terrifying aura erupted within Twin Sky City, halting everything at the last moment. ¡°An Ancient Dragon! Mere beasts dare to invade my Twin Sky City!¡± With a powerful shout, an overwhelming power beyond the Celestial level manifested, a giant hand formed entirely of extreme light, crushing down upon the beast army. The hand¡¯s terrifying might seemed to envelop the second barrier of Twin Sky City, collapsing upon it. In an instant, even the True Immortal Black Dragon couldn¡¯t react in time, missing the chance to intercept the attack that struck the beast army. In the midst of this, the three previously arrogant beast commanders were filled with terror, their frenzied expressions halted. ¡°Boom!¡± To everyone¡¯s shock, the hand fell, and the once formidable beast army was suddenly silenced. Countless massive figures exploded, various beast limbs flying, and a huge blood wave was squeezed out, surging hundreds of feet. A True Immortal! There¡¯s a True Immortal here! Seeing this, the Twin Sky City cultivators were wide-eyed with surprise, screaming internally. Only the Twin Sky City Lord showed no surprise, looking delighted, he bowed towards the descending figure and said: ¡°Ancestor! You have arrived!¡± Hearing this, everyone was jolted awake, quickly looking over. They saw an elder in black robes, with white hair and a solemn face, exuding an authoritative presence. Only then did Jiang Chengxuan realize what the Twin Sky City Lord had used earlier in his sleeve. It was a communication device to call for aid from his family¡¯s ancestors. ¡°Mm.¡± The elder gave a slight nod to the Twin Sky City Lord¡¯s salute, then looked gravely at the True Immortal Black Dragon. There, the True Immortal Black Dragon also stared back with a hostile gaze. The battlefield fell into an eerie silence, the growing tension making everyone¡¯s limbs cold. Although the elder¡¯s arrival was imposing, the True Immortal Black Dragon showed no intention of retreating. As a newly mature being, it feared no True Immortal elder. At a certain moment, the battle was reignited. In an instant, when everyone was caught off guard, the two True Immortal beings attacked simultaneously. On Twin Sky City, Jiang Chengxuan felt the strange fluctuations shaking the battlefield, and looking up, saw the Shen family elder already in the sky. ¡°Law of Heaven and Earth!¡± With a shout, immense celestial power erupted from the Shen family elder, shaking the surrounding void. Terrifying Daoist energy transformed into a colossal figure, striking towards the True Immortal Black Dragon like a collapsing sky. In response, the True Immortal Black Dragon unfurled its massive wings, its sky-covering figure counterattacking without hesitation. ¡°Boom!¡± The collision of the two True Immortals released waves of destruction, sweeping across Twin Sky City, scattering fragments of the barrier. And this was only the beginning. With this clash as the signal, the two explosive True Immortals began a fierce battle. Terrifying waves of destruction continuously erupted from the sky, causing stars to fall and space to collapse. This was a true pinnacle battle; even the barrier couldn¡¯t withstand the aftermath of their fight for long, shattering completely. Seeing this, the Twin Sky City cultivators were all trembling, watching the sky with hearts pounding as if about to leap out of their chests. ¡°Destroy the beast army, charge with me!¡± At this moment, the Twin Sky City Lord suddenly shouted, directing his forces at the beast army just ravaged by their ancestor. With these words, his figure shot out like an arrow, celestial maces in hand, charging into the chaotic beast army. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan understood his intention, following closely with the Twin Sky City cultivators, they charged out of the city walls. Tens of thousands of cultivators, like meteors, launched a determined assault. ¡°Roar!¡± Seeing this, the Extreme Wind Thunder Bear, Pristine Crystal Dragon, and Black Wolf Bird King roared in intimidation. However, the cultivators, without fear, formed a powerful assault, reaching the enemy in an instant. With both True Immortals occupied, it was a golden opportunity to decimate the beast army. ¡°Boom!¡± In the blood-soaked battlefield, the battle erupted fully. As the two armies clashed, Jiang Chengxuan found his old adversaries, the Pristine Crystal Dragon and Black Wolf Bird King. Without any words, all eyes were red with rage as they charged at each other. Five Elements Dao, Life and Death Dao, and Reincarnation Dao manifested in the void, as Jiang Chengxuan once again clashed with the two beast commanders. This time, it was a true life-and-death struggle, with both sides revealing their final cards, leaving no room for retreat. Chapter 1218 - Chapter 1218: Victory or Defeat Uncertain Chapter 1218: Victory or Defeat Uncertain Editor: Henyee Translations Outside Twin Sky City, an incredibly fierce battle erupted instantly, plunging into the most brutal phase. Every moment, countless beings perished; beast carcasses collapsed with earth-shaking force, and cultivators exploded, leaving no remains. Celestial energy and beastly force unleashed without restraint, tearing everything apart. Space roared, and the void wailed, accompanied by the roars of humans and beasts. Blood waves surged continuously, engulfing everything. In the void, Twin Sky City cultivators wielded celestial treasures, filled with battle spirit, unleashing every attack with all their might. Facing them, the beast army fought relentlessly, waving their massive bodies with a do-or-die determination. This battle was the most brutal Jiang Chengxuan had seen since entering the Immortal Domain. With no retreat, everyone¡¯s bloodlust was pushed to the peak, reaching a state of madness. At this moment, he too threw himself into the slaughter without hesitation. He pushed the Five Elements Dao, Life and Death Dao, and Reincarnation Dao to the extreme, creating terrifying phenomena in the void, unleashing immense power to suppress the beasts. Opposing him were the Pristine Crystal Dragon and the Black Wolf Bird King, both fully aware of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strength. They fought back with all their might but with trepidation, only daring to skirmish without risking their lives. In their exchanges, Jiang Chengxuan always had the upper hand, pressing them constantly. Adding to the advantage was the earlier suppression of the beast army by the Shen family ancestor, leading to a favorable situation for the human forces. Whether it was Jiang Chengxuan, the Twin Sky City Lord, or the other top combatants, human cultivators consistently suppressed the beast army on all fronts. Go to ????????????????????.co However, no one felt joy. Everyone¡¯s eyes occasionally glanced at the highest battlefield, sensing the terrifying clashes in the universe. They all knew that the outcome of this battle hinged on the duel between the two True Immortals. Unless the Shen family ancestor could suppress the True Immortal Ancient Dragon, even if they killed all the beasts, Twin Sky City would still face destruction. Time mercilessly passed in this cruel battle. As the forces of heaven and earth grew increasingly violent, the battle neared its conclusion after an unknown duration. On the battlefield outside Twin Sky City, the once rampant beast army was reduced to a few thousand figures. In front of Jiang Chengxuan, the Pristine Crystal Dragon lay as a mountain of corpses. The Black Wolf Bird King had lost an arm, looking extremely ragged. Even the Extreme Wind Thunder Bear, under the relentless assault of the Twin Sky City Lord, was nearly shattered, its body blood-soaked and unrecognizable. The battlefield was a gruesome carpet of bones and flesh, with violent energy currents and howling winds. Clearly, after endless fighting and immense sacrifice, the forces of Twin Sky City had won this battle. At this moment, the remaining beasts were filled with terror or madness, trapped by human cultivators, awaiting death. Yet, before anyone could rejoice, the Twin Sky City Lord and Jiang Chengxuan exchanged glances, both looking up at the starry sky. ¡°Boom!¡± With a tremendous roar, the cosmic battle finally revealed its outcome. In an instant, the sky was torn apart, a vast chasm opening above, and two figures emerged, carrying terrifying power that shook the heavens and earth. Everyone¡¯s attention was drawn to the scene, even the beasts trapped in death¡¯s grasp. But as Jiang Chengxuan and the other Twin Sky City cultivators discerned the situation, their hearts sank into an icy abyss. In the sky, the colossal body of the Ancient True Dragon was riddled with injuries. The dominant Daoist energy of a True Immortal lingered on its wounds, glaringly visible. Its once hard dragon scales were dented and horrifyingly damaged. Yet, the True Immortal Ancient Dragon¡¯s aura remained largely undiminished. In contrast, the Shen family ancestor¡¯s condition was far worse. His celestial treasures were shattered, and his once regal robes were tattered and scorched. More critically, his aura had dimmed, and his celestial energy was exhausted. Clearly, the Ancient Black Dragon had gained the upper hand in this True Immortal duel. ¡°Hahaha! The might of the Black Dragon! Kill the humans!¡± Seeing this, the heavily injured Extreme Wind Thunder Bear roared, seeing a glimmer of hope. No one refuted it; their spirits were already gripped by the True Immortal clash. ¡°Boom!¡± Under Jiang Chengxuan and the others¡¯ gaze, the battle between the two True Immortals continued. Terrifying energy erupted, tearing vast spaces apart and shattering countless extraterrestrial stars. However, in this exchange, the Shen family ancestor was increasingly on the defensive, repeatedly suppressed by the True Immortal Ancient Dragon, even vomiting blood and looking extremely haggard. ¡°Ancestor!¡± The Twin Sky City Lord couldn¡¯t help but cry out in grief. His family¡¯s ancestor, now old and weary, was struggling against the newly matured Ancient Dragon. Chapter 1219 - Chapter 1219: Uncertain Victory, Part 2 Chapter 1219: Uncertain Victory, Part 2 Editor: Henyee Translations Without a doubt, it was a scene of an aging hero facing his twilight. ¡°Ancestor¡ª!!¡± Countless Twin Sky City cultivators cried out, lamenting both the uncertain future of Twin Sky City and their own fates. ¡°Young friend Jiang, I must intervene. You take command here!¡± In the next moment, the Twin Sky City Lord suppressed his sorrow, his face set in determination, and spoke. Without waiting for Jiang Chengxuan to respond, he unleashed all his power and, without hesitation, charged towards the battlefield of the two True Immortals. But he was not rushing to his death blindly. As he advanced, he activated some secret technique, causing his aura to soar continuously, reaching the level of a pseudo-True Immortal. In this state, he could somewhat interfere in the battle between True Immortals, though it was undoubtedly a desperate and heroic act. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face turned grim as he quickly pondered a solution. After a moment¡¯s contemplation, looking at Twin Sky City¡¯s second layer of the sky barrier, an idea began to form in his mind. ¡°Slaughter the beast army! Avenge the Ancestor!¡± At once, Jiang Chengxuan ceased hesitating, soaring into the air and unleashing his celestial power with a roar. His command awakened all the Twin Sky City cultivators present. Immediately, their eyes turned towards the trapped beast army. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0¦Í??.§ã¦Ï ¡°Kill!¡ªAvenge the Ancestor!¡± In the next moment, the multitude of cultivators roared furiously and resolutely, raising a storm under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s lead, launching the final slaughter against the beast army. This time, Jiang Chengxuan faced not just two beast leaders but also the more formidable Extreme Wind Thunder Bear. ¡°Five-Colored Annihilation Divine Lotus!¡± In the midst of the raging storm, Jiang Chengxuan charged at the forefront, without hesitation, unleashing his most powerful attack. The Five Elements Dao manifested to its limit, enveloping the entire world in the scenery of the five elements. Amid the roars of the Extreme Wind Thunder Bear, five divine lotuses emerged from the power of the Dao, exuding terrifying auras as they charged towards it. Their might was not inferior to that of the Twin Sky City Lord. The colossal form of the Extreme Wind Thunder Bear trembled, and the perpetual storm around it instantly intensified, surging higher. Thus, the two immensely powerful forces clashed, causing shockwaves that shook the battlefield. The destructive power of the reversed Five Elements spread, wreaking havoc among the beast army. Countless beasts, unable to dodge, were annihilated by the aftershocks of this clash. Even the Black Wolf Bird King dodged repeatedly, not daring to confront the attack head-on. ¡°Roar¡ª!¡± To everyone¡¯s surprise, it was the Extreme Wind Thunder Bear that was knocked back. Seizing this opportunity, Jiang Chengxuan wielded the Life and Death Dao, giving the bear no chance to recover, and pressed the attack relentlessly. ¡°Damn it!¡± The Extreme Wind Thunder Bear roared in anger but was helpless. After being suppressed by the Shen family ancestor and the Twin Sky City Lord, it was now overpowered by Jiang Chengxuan, who was equally formidable. ¡°Boom!¡± ¡°Boom!¡± In a series of explosive clashes, Jiang Chengxuan displayed terrifying power, thoroughly subduing his enemies. Even when the Black Wolf Bird King attempted to intervene, Jiang Chengxuan fought them both fiercely, holding his ground dominantly. This sight greatly encouraged the Twin Sky City cultivators, boosting their morale and solidifying their advantageous position. ¡°Void Wheel! Life and Death Annihilation!¡± Finally, after a fierce and bloody battle, Jiang Chengxuan, covered in blood, found an opening. Wielding the Gold Void Sword, he combined the Life and Death Dao with the Reincarnation Dao to their limits. In the Extreme Wind Thunder Bear¡¯s horrified eyes, he pierced through the void, aiming straight for its heart. ¡°Buzz¡ª!¡± The bear was defenseless against this deadly, precise strike. The power was so overwhelming it approached the peak of the Ascension Realm. In an instant, the raging protective storm was torn apart by the spatial force. Enveloped in terrifying celestial power, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes were resolute as he transformed into an unstoppable divine light, completely piercing through the bear¡¯s massive body. A huge hole appeared in its mountainous form, with the destructive power of the Life and Death and Reincarnation rules raging wildly, extinguishing its already fading life force. The commander of the beast army was slain at this moment by Jiang Chengxuan, who had just broken through to the Ascension Realm. Instantly, the bear¡¯s blood rained down, soaking the battlefield, leaving everyone and every beast stunned. Only after its massive, unseeing corpse collapsed with a thunderous crash did they accept this unbelievable reality. ¡°Screech¡ª!¡± With a mournful cry, the Black Wolf Bird King was the first to react. It immediately transformed into a black wind, crossing thousands of miles in an instant, disappearing from the battlefield. Following this, the beast army completely collapsed, fleeing in all directions, howling in despair. Seeing this, the Twin Sky City cultivators¡¯ eyes gleamed with renewed fighting spirit as they pursued the remnants of the beast army. Thus, the beast army was thoroughly defeated by Jiang Chengxuan and his forces! However, amidst the fierce, blood-soaked battle, Jiang Chengxuan, his aura fluctuating and body covered in blood, did not relax. Even as the Black Wolf Bird King fled, he chose not to pursue. Because, in the battlefield high above, he could sense the dire situation of the Twin Sky City Lord and the Shen family ancestor, both severely wounded and weakening. ¡°I have to try¡­¡± Muttering to himself, Jiang Chengxuan, despite his weariness, transformed into a light and flew back to Twin Sky City. Within a few breaths, he arrived at an area engraved with mysterious runes, which controlled the grand sky barrier array. Yes, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s plan was to utilize the power of the sky barrier array to aid the Shen family ancestor and the Twin Sky City Lord against the True Immortal Ancient Dragon. But the array¡¯s power alone was insufficient. To achieve this, he needed to modify the array, turning it into an offensive formation. Fortunately, with his experience in deciphering the Absolute Heaven Conduit Array and his deeper understanding of the Immortal Domain¡¯s rules after reaching the Ascension Realm, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s formation skills had advanced significantly. He had some ideas on how to transform the array. With this in mind, he wasted no time. His celestial power surged as he extracted numerous precious materials from his storage ring, using the Space Transcendence technique and other powers to modify the grand sky barrier array. Time flowed relentlessly in this race against death. Jiang Chengxuan focused entirely, not daring to slacken for a moment. His entire being was continuously channeling power and thoughts. During this process, a sudden, earth-shattering explosion occurred in the sky. The figures of the Twin Sky City Lord and the Shen family ancestor appeared again, being relentlessly suppressed by the True Immortal Black Dragon, retreating step by step. Both were drenched in blood, their conditions desperate. Meanwhile, the True Immortal Ancient Dragon, though still bleeding, maintained a dominant aura over them. ¡°Roar¡ª!¡± Amidst the horrified gazes of countless Twin Sky City cultivators, the True Immortal Black Dragon roared. Golden flames burst from its scales, burning the heavens, engulfing the world in fire. Under the suffocating pressure, its red eyes focused as it launched a decisive attack on the Shen family ancestor and the Twin Sky City Lord. Both the Shen family ancestor and the Twin Sky City Lord widened their eyes in terror, trembling all over. Despite their combined efforts, they could not defeat this True Immortal Ancient Dragon, filling them with a sense of despair. Chapter 1220 - Chapter 1220: The End of the Battle Chapter 1220: The End of the Battle Editor: Henyee Translations Meanwhile, across various battle zones in Twin Sky City, the horrific battle raged on fiercely, reaching a boiling point. The terrifying clashes between the True Immortal Black Dragon, the Shen Family Ancestor, and the Twin Sky City Lord could be felt no matter where one was. Amidst this, the beast army sensed their side¡¯s advantage, their hearts filled with ecstatic bloodlust as they roared and clashed with Twin Sky City cultivators. The massive bodies of the beasts seemed to be reinvigorated, launching continuous attacks as if they never tired. In contrast, the defenders of Twin Sky City, under the oppressive presence of the True Immortal Black Dragon, were all despondent and worried. They felt a creeping despair about the uncertain outcome of this war. They couldn¡¯t imagine the tragedy that would unfold if the True Immortal Black Dragon broke through Twin Sky City¡¯s defenses. They feared the massacre of the city¡¯s millions, turning them into fodder for the beasts of the Great Thousand Mountains. The scene of corpses littering the ground, bones as far as the eye could see, and mountains of flesh and blood was chilling to imagine. Despite their utmost efforts and lives on the line, they were powerless to change this grim fate. Because the true battlefield that decided victory or defeat was beyond their reach! That was the domain of the power of the Nine Heavens, one they could only look up to and pray about in their hearts. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï???.§ã? Even the countless ordinary people and lower-level cultivators in Twin Sky City were anxious, watching the increasingly distorted second layer of the sky barrier. Though they couldn¡¯t see the real battlefield, the apocalyptic scene alone made them feel the unfavorable turn of the battle and the approaching death. And those directly beneath the battlefield of the True Immortal Black Dragon, Shen Family Ancestor, and Twin Sky City Lord, after killing all the remaining beasts, looked at the nearing defeat with empty eyes, clenching their teeth in unwillingness. The beast army had been defeated! But the king of beasts was on the verge of victory! They were helpless! ¡°Die, humans! Perish with your city!!¡± Above the Nine Heavens, violent energy erupted, endless black flames engulfing the sky. With the True Immortal Black Dragon¡¯s roar, the final moment arrived. Seizing the opportunity, the True Immortal Black Dragon locked onto the exhausted Twin Sky City Lord and Shen Family Ancestor, unleashing its strongest celestial power in a fatal strike. In this dire moment, the Twin Sky City Lord and Shen Family Ancestor, already devoid of their former might, faced despair and unwillingness. Confronting the annihilating force, they could only muster their remaining celestial power, activate their treasures, and roar in defiance. But everyone knew this was a futile struggle before death, like an ant trying to stop a chariot! ¡°No¡ª! I can¡¯t accept this!¡± ¡°Damn it! Is Twin Sky City really doomed?¡± ¡°Heavens, why are you so cruel!¡± Twin Sky City¡¯s remaining cultivators cried out to the sky in despair. The terrifying pressure from the True Immortal Black Dragon made them feel suffocated. As destruction was about to descend, a sudden change occurred! Just as the True Immortal Black Dragon¡¯s celestial power was about to annihilate the Twin Sky City Lord and Shen Family Ancestor, a mysterious force erupted from Twin Sky City. It was vast, immense, terrifying, and swift, enveloping the sky above in an instant. Under the astonished eyes of everyone, the second layer of the sky barrier in Twin Sky City began to twist and surge violently, activated by this power. Then, an enormous hand formed from radiant light extended from the barrier, its fingers spread wide, pressing down towards the True Immortal Black Dragon, covering the sky! Its power far exceeded that of an Ascension Realm cultivator, even surpassing typical True Immortal strength! In this moment, even the True Immortal Black Dragon was shocked, angry, and dared not underestimate it. It redirected its devastating attack from the Twin Sky City Lord and Shen Family Ancestor to the giant hand. ¡°Boom!¡± Before anyone could react, the collision of these two destructive forces resulted in the most terrifying explosion yet. Everyone in Twin Sky City felt the tremor as if the entire Great Thousand Mountains were roaring, sending chills down their spines. ¡°What¡¯s happening!¡± ¡°Who is it?¡± The Twin Sky City Lord and Shen Family Ancestor, saved from death, were both astonished and overjoyed, looking towards the source of the power. Floating in the light and waves, slowly rising, was Jiang Chengxuan! ¡°Younger Jiang!¡± ¡°Immortal Jiang!¡± The Twin Sky City Lord and the cultivators exclaimed in amazement, their eyes shining with awe and disbelief. ¡°Roar¡ª!¡± However, the True Immortal Black Dragon was enraged, bypassing the Twin Sky City Lord and Shen Family Ancestor, launching an attack at Jiang Chengxuan! Deep down, it felt an extreme unease. ¡°The power of the sky barrier, suppress!¡± At this critical moment, facing the True Immortal Black Dragon again and feeling the power of the sky barrier, Jiang Chengxuan was fearless, charging head-on. In this crucial moment, he didn¡¯t disappoint; he had finally succeeded in modifying and upgrading the celestial array. Now, with this array, he could harness the power accumulated in Twin Sky City¡¯s sky barrier for countless millennia! Thus, everyone saw another giant hand materialize from the radiant sky barrier, right before the enormous body of the True Immortal Black Dragon. Chapter 1221 - Chapter 1221: The End of the Battle, Part 2 Chapter 1221: The End of the Battle, Part 2 Editor: Henyee Translations It wielded unparalleled power, turning the sky into a spectrum of extreme light, and with a gesture of its fingers like blades, it directly slashed forward. In an instant, a chasm and a star river appeared in the void, with countless stars being born and destroyed. Even cultivators in other battle zones could see it! The might of this strike was terrifying, causing the previously confident True Immortal Black Dragon to feel a chill in its heart, realizing that its reckless move might bring about dire consequences. ¡°Boom!¡± Before it could hesitate and regret, the force of the sky barrier, under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s command, descended to suppress it. In a flash, the True Immortal Black Dragon and the sky-enveloping black flames collided with the extreme light of the sky barrier, both forces continuously devouring each other in an endless struggle. But no matter how formidable the True Immortal Black Dragon was, how could it withstand the power of Twin Sky City¡¯s sky barrier, accumulated over countless ages? Soon, the True Immortal Black Dragon was trapped within the boundless extreme light, as if it had stepped into a quagmire, tightly bound. No matter how it roared, flapped its wings, or unleashed its True Immortal power, it couldn¡¯t escape! However, the True Immortal Black Dragon wasn¡¯t instantly killed. Its immense power was something even Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t easily annihilate. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes turned red as he exerted all his strength to suppress the True Immortal Black Dragon. The entire sky barrier array trembled incessantly under its struggle, causing mysterious waves to ripple across Twin Sky City. ¡°Attack!¡± Sensing the opportunity, the Shen Family Ancestor roared to everyone present. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï??¦Ï.?¦Ï He then summoned his celestial treasure, disregarding his injuries, and pushed his celestial power and dao laws to the limit. Hearing this, all the cultivators of Twin Sky City finally reacted. Regardless of their realm, whether they were in the Ascension Realm or other realms, they all roared, unleashing their trump cards without mercy, aiming them at the True Immortal Black Dragon suppressed by Jiang Chengxuan. Under the extreme light of the sky barrier, in just a few breaths, thousands upon thousands of energy beams were unleashed, transforming into streams of light that pierced through the void. Above the Nine Heavens, two True Immortal-level powers also struck out. At this moment, the True Immortal Black Dragon finally sensed the aura of death. Its eyes turned blood-red, and in the face of death, it erupted with all its might. In response, the extreme light of the sky barrier shattered, even tearing the void into chasm-like rifts, revealing a scene of nothingness. However, in this desperate moment, Jiang Chengxuan let out a low roar, pushing the three dao laws to their limits, his body trembling as he forcibly harnessed the power of the sky barrier without retreating a step! Thus, under everyone¡¯s astonished gaze, countless attacks, along with the suppressing power of the sky barrier, struck the wounded ancient black dragon. In an instant, the sky darkened, and the entire Great Thousand Mountains roared and trembled. Numerous voids were torn apart, chaos surged, and terrifying energy storms almost engulfed half of Twin Sky City. Continuous explosions resounded like thunderclaps, one after another. ¡°Roar!¡± Such immense damage was unbearable even for the True Immortal Black Dragon. Its entire body cracked with horrific wounds, and dragon blood rained from the sky like a crimson waterfall. The intense pain and the approaching aura of death drove the True Immortal Black Dragon into a frenzy, struggling desperately. The next moment, to everyone¡¯s astonishment, it broke free from the restraints of the sky barrier array, emerging from the chaotic currents, and soared into the sky! ¡°No! It¡¯s trying to escape!¡± ¡°We can¡¯t let it escape, or it will bring endless trouble!¡± Seeing this, the Twin Sky City Lord and the Shen Family Ancestor¡¯s eyes widened in anger, shouting urgently. But in its desperate state, the True Immortal Black Dragon used all its strength to escape, unstoppable, tearing through vast spaces, about to vanish within them. This scene left all the cultivators of Twin Sky City in extreme anxiety, wishing they could rush forward to hold back the dragon. Yet, with their power, they were ultimately helpless. ¡°Hmph! Trying to escape!¡± At this critical moment, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t disappoint and made a decisive move. With a cold snort, he once again activated the sky barrier array, drawing countless streams of sky barrier power, transforming them into several sharp, mountain-like spears that pierced through the void. These spears, containing terrifying destructive power, moved so fast that even the naked eye could barely track them. As several beams of light flashed by, the black dragon, about to enter the spatial rift, suddenly paused. Its massive body, as if losing support, plummeted from the sky like a black nightfall descending upon the world. ¡°Boom!¡± A deafening crash echoed as the dragon¡¯s colossal body fell, smashing part of the city walls. Dust and rubble flew everywhere, scorching dragon blood flowing in rivers. The black dragon lay motionless on the vast ground, several thousand-foot-long spears of extreme light piercing its back and neck. The True Immortal Black Dragon was slain by Jiang Chengxuan! This sudden reversal left all the cultivators of Twin Sky City stunned and deeply shocked. Even the Shen Family Ancestor and the Twin Sky City Lord stood dumbfounded, speechless for a moment. ¡°The black dragon is dead! The True Immortal Black Dragon was slain by Immortal Jiang!¡± ¡°We won! We truly won! Twin Sky City is saved!¡± ¡°It¡¯s dead! It¡¯s dead! We¡¯re alive! We¡¯re alive!¡± ¡°Immortal Jiang¡¯s divine might! Immortal Jiang¡¯s divine might!¡± After a while, as the dragon¡¯s blood formed a vast pool, the cultivators of Twin Sky City finally came to their senses, cheering and crying tears of joy. They shouted and wept in ecstasy, chanting Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s name, laughing madly in euphoria. ¡°We won, Ancestor! The black dragon is dead!¡± ¡°Brother, who is this man? To possess such terrifying power, he¡¯s truly a formidable young talent!¡± At this moment, the Twin Sky City Lord and the Shen Family Ancestor, having narrowly escaped death, finally stabilized their emotions and exchanged looks. Then, all the surviving cultivators of Twin Sky City eagerly returned to the city, gathering on the walls to see Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Thank you, Immortal Jiang! For saving us all from the flames!¡± Immediately, these ordinary cultivators knelt down, bowing deeply to Jiang Chengxuan in unison. Seeing this, the slightly exhausted Jiang Chengxuan forced a smile and said to everyone: ¡°This victory is not mine alone. It is because of all of you, sacrificing yourselves, that Twin Sky City is saved!¡± ¡°The City Lord and Ancestor also deserve great credit. Without you, I couldn¡¯t have slain this enemy.¡± These words filled everyone present with excitement, their eyes shining as they looked at Jiang Chengxuan with even greater respect. ¡°Young friend Jiang, meeting you is truly a blessing for all in Twin Sky City!¡± ¡°Such a talented young man! Thank you.¡± In response, the Twin Sky City Lord and the Shen Family Ancestor bowed in gratitude. They couldn¡¯t help but feel fortunate in their hearts. ¡­ After clearing away the beast carcasses and the black dragon¡¯s corpse, Jiang Chengxuan and his companions took a brief rest before heading to support other battle zones. By this time, with the True Immortal Black Dragon slain, the beast army sensed it and fell into chaos, facing a counterattack from the human side. With Jiang Chengxuan and the Twin Sky City Lord joining the battle, the beast riot gradually came to an end. Countless beast armies were slaughtered and driven back into the Great Thousand Mountains, chased for millions of miles, not daring to return to their former territories. Months later, as the sky barrier of Twin Sky City rose once more, it signified the true end of this epic battle. After this war, no beast dared to show itself within ten thousand miles of Twin Sky City. This majestic ancient city standing in the Great Thousand Mountains had gained a tranquility lasting thousands of years, thanks to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s divine intervention. Chapter 1222 - Chapter 1222: Secluded Cultivation Breakthrough to Late Ascension Chapter 1222: Secluded Cultivation Breakthrough to Late Ascension Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Young friend Jiang, rest assured and focus on your cultivation. Should you need anything, Twin Sky City will fully support you! Haha!¡± ¡°Immortal, I shall take my leave now!¡± Outside the cave residence gifted to Jiang Chengxuan by the Twin Sky City Lord, both the City Lord and Shen Feng bid farewell to Jiang Chengxuan with smiles on their faces. A few months after the end of the great beast battle, they came today not for any other reason but to deliver some beast materials and rewards to Jiang Chengxuan. Accepting the storage rings handed over by the two, Jiang Chengxuan smiled warmly and waved his hand in return: ¡°Take care, you two.¡± Afterward, the figures of the Twin Sky City Lord and Shen Feng transformed into streams of light and disappeared into the distant horizon. Following the great beast battle, it was needless to say that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s status in Twin Sky City remained exceptionally high, commanding respect even from the City Lord himself. Thus, when Jiang Chengxuan opened the storage rings, he found them filled with rare beast materials, piled high and exuding extraordinary auras, valuable even to an Ascension-level cultivator. Had he not known that Twin Sky City had recently reaped substantial gains from the war, Jiang Chengxuan might have thought that the City Lord had given him half of Twin Sky City¡¯s beast materials. ¡°This time, although it was dangerous, the gains are indeed considerable¡­¡± Even with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s composure, he couldn¡¯t help but marvel, a look of satisfaction appearing on his face. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?0.§ã¦Ï As he spoke, he took out an ancient treasure box from his sleeve. Upon opening it, boundless celestial energy spilled out, instantly filling the cave with colorful clouds. Inside the box lay a cultivation pill, a reward from the system for achieving the feat of defending Twin Sky City. This pill, once consumed, would provide a substantial boost to his cultivation for an extended period, increasing his cultivation speed several folds. Upon receiving this reward, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but gasp in surprise and delight. With this, his plans for the upcoming period were clear. Earlier, when he saw off the City Lord and Shen Feng, Jiang Chengxuan had informed them that he would enter seclusion to break through to a higher realm. ¡°With this pill, I should be able to significantly advance my cultivation.¡± Smiling, Jiang Chengxuan closed the treasure box and murmured to himself. He wasted no time, ensuring no one would disturb him before reactivating the seclusion restrictions and formations. In an instant, clouds and winds surged, and extreme light descended from the sky, enveloping the entire immortal mountain. Celestial energy gathered from all directions, forming thick colorful clouds that concealed the cave, making it seem as though it had vanished. Inside the cave, filled with dense celestial energy, Jiang Chengxuan did not immediately begin his cultivation. Before his seclusion, he planned to refine some pills to maximize the effectiveness of the cultivation pill. After all, this time, he wasn¡¯t breaking through a realm but enhancing his cultivation, which could take several thousand years. Thus, amidst flickering celestial light, Jiang Chengxuan summoned the Mountain and Sea Furnace, placing it before him. With a wave of his hand, numerous celestial herbs, already prepared from the High Desolation Plains, and materials from beasts floated orderly in the cave. ¡°Celestial Beast Body Pill, capable of gradually enhancing the physical strength of a cultivator during cultivation.¡± Closing his eyes, Jiang Chengxuan recalled the contents of the pill recipe. This pill required the essence blood and materials from hundreds of beasts to refine. It could subtly and gradually enhance the user¡¯s physical strength, a recipe suited for Ascension-level cultivators. This was the first pill Jiang Chengxuan intended to refine. ¡°Exhale¡ª¡± Breathing out a turbid breath, Jiang Chengxuan opened his eyes, which shone brightly. Without hesitation, he ignited the alchemical flames within the furnace, skillfully controlling the fire. Within a few breaths, the celestial flames surged to their peak, manifesting various phenomena, exuding intense heat. Then, one by one, the celestial herbs were thrown into the Mountain and Sea Furnace, sizzling as they began to melt. This step was as simple as breathing for Jiang Chengxuan. Without any surprises, the celestial herbs melted into pure essence, which he gathered with his celestial power into a single mass. The spacious cave soon filled with a faint medicinal fragrance. But Jiang Chengxuan remained meticulous, waving his hand to summon another set of materials. This time, several bottles of beast essence blood appeared, suspended in the air. Each bottle glowed with vibrant colors, emitting faint mysterious light and incredible power. Over a hundred bottles of beast blood spread across the void, creating a stunning sight. This was the most challenging part of refining the Celestial Beast Body Pill. Beast essence blood had properties entirely different from celestial herbs, requiring precise control and manipulation during refinement. A single misstep could cause the blood to evaporate or even explode the furnace with its immense power. Chapter 1223 - Chapter 1223: Secluded Cultivation Breakthrough to Late Ascension, Part 2 Chapter 1223: Secluded Cultivation Breakthrough to Late Ascension, Part 2 Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan knew that any mistake would ruin everything, making all his efforts futile. So, he took a moment to gather his focus before he began to pour the beast essence blood into the furnace, forming it into clusters and slowly adding them into the furnace. ¡°Hummm! Hummm¡ª!¡± Immediately, the power within the beast essence blood began to surge restlessly, reacting violently with the alchemical flames, causing constant waves of energy to burst forth. ¡°Calm down!¡± With a focused gaze, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s celestial power surged, activating the full potential of the Mountain and Sea Furnace. He layered it with multiple levels of spiritual pressure until the essence blood finally settled and began to refine. Under the intense heat, the beast essence blood visibly began to shrink, but its color deepened, transitioning from red to purple, becoming more potent and mysterious. After a while, the large cluster of beast essence blood had condensed to the size of a thumb. Jiang Chengxuan briefly withdrew his power, exhaling a sigh of relief. Although it was his first time refining celestial beast essence blood, it turned out to be less difficult than anticipated. The essence blood was from beasts not too powerful, at most at the Transcendence stage. But it was not yet time to relax. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan resumed refining more beast essence blood, this time adding three clusters simultaneously. In an instant, an even more powerful wave of energy burst forth. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?¦Ï.?¦Ï With a determined shout, he activated the Mountain and Sea Furnace¡¯s full power, and within moments, the essence blood was subdued and began to refine. This process was extremely lengthy and monotonous, with no shortcuts. Time flowed relentlessly, and after what felt like an eternity, Jiang Chengxuan finally succeeded in refining all the beast essence blood. The next step was to shape the pill. This part was something Jiang Chengxuan was well-practiced in. A few years passed as he meticulously shaped the pill, until one day, the Mountain and Sea Furnace erupted with a mysterious light. Phenomena of mountains and rivers manifested as Jiang Chengxuan let out a shout, and a nine-colored, radiant pill exuding celestial light flew out of the furnace, landing in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand with an invigorating fragrance. Just by inhaling its aroma, Jiang Chengxuan could feel the astounding power within, causing his blood to resonate. ¡°Truly extraordinary!¡± Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but smile in satisfaction. His efforts over the past decades had not been in vain. Yet, this was not the time to consume the pill. After confirming its perfection, he stored it away. After a brief rest, he took out a large number of celestial herbs to refine other auxiliary pills. This time, he focused on pills that would aid in cultivation and seclusion. Having previously refined some of these, the process went smoothly. Another few decades passed, and Jiang Chengxuan had filled several bottles with various pills. Finally, the moment for secluded cultivation had arrived. Without delay, Jiang Chengxuan took a pill to adjust his breathing, transforming his state from alchemical refinement to cultivation. His aura gradually receded, becoming concentrated and subdued. Sitting cross-legged in his cave, Jiang Chengxuan calmed his mind completely. In a burst of celestial light, he took out the nine-colored Celestial Beast Body Pill and swallowed it, focusing his mind as he began to cultivate. In an instant, pure medicinal energy erupted from his dantian, flooding his entire being. The power of the beast essence blood continually stimulated his bloodline and physical strength. Jiang Chengxuan felt like a spiritual plant absorbing sunlight, growing rapidly, and spreading its branches. His strength and muscles visibly condensed and solidified. His already near-perfect celestial body began to undergo a second transformation, unlocking higher limits of power, making him sigh in contentment. This process was slow yet subtle, requiring no conscious effort from Jiang Chengxuan to control. Soon, he adapted fully to this change, returning his mind to a tranquil state, resuming his seclusion. Thus began a true period of deep cultivation. In his cave, Jiang Chengxuan continuously circulated his cultivation method, consumed celestial pills, refined their energies, absorbed celestial qi, and stabilized his realm, entering an almost eternal cycle. ¡­ In the mountain, time was meaningless. The passage of years went unnoticed. Time flowed relentlessly during this period of seclusion, and the seasons turned countless times in Twin Sky City. The scars from the beast uprising that nearly breached Twin Sky City had begun to fade from memory. The wounds from the great battle healed over time, nurturing new life and strength, restoring normalcy. After the war, Twin Sky City entered a prolonged period of peace and development. During this time, the City Lord and Shen Feng occasionally visited Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave to check on him. They sensed his increasing aura but no signs of him emerging from seclusion. The growing power inside even caused them some unease. Now, within the radiant cave, Jiang Chengxuan reached a critical juncture. After countless cycles of refining and consolidating his realm, his cultivation had reached the peak of mid-Ascension. He stood on the threshold of the late-Ascension stage, just one step away from a monumental breakthrough. This was the power of the cultivation pill awarded by the system. ¡°Hummm! Hummm! Hummm!¡± Waves of intense energy fluctuations radiated from him, reverberating endlessly. In this moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s aura soared, reaching a terrifying level. He manifested the rules of the celestial domain around him, displaying various celestial phenomena. With his advanced cultivation, his understanding of celestial principles deepened, enhancing his power manifold. ¡°Breakthrough!¡± With a resolute shout, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes flashed with determination as he gathered all his celestial power, launching a decisive strike at his bottleneck. In a resounding ¡°bang,¡± like the breaking of a silver bottle, the surrounding void trembled, rippling. In that instant, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s realm advanced to the late-Ascension stage! Vast amounts of celestial energy, accumulated over thousands of years, surged into Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body, which absorbed it without hesitation. Thanks to the Celestial Beast Body Pill, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s celestial physique had reached an unimaginable level of resilience. Thus, he absorbed the abundant celestial energy effortlessly, refining it. ¡°Boom!¡± At a certain moment, divine light and thunder descended from the sky, manifesting various phenomena outside the celestial mountain, shocking many. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s realm stabilized at the late-Ascension stage. ¡°Finally!¡± Even Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but laugh in joy. Feeling the multiplied strength within, he waved his hand, unleashing a gust of celestial power, lifting the restrictions on the celestial mountain, leaping into the sky. Under the second celestial veil of Twin Sky City, he bathed in divine light, graceful as an immortal. ¡°Congratulations to Immortal Jiang on your breakthrough! Truly worthy of celebration!¡± ¡°Congratulations to Immortal Jiang on your breakthrough! Truly worthy of celebration!¡± ¡°Young friend Jiang! Congratulations!¡± ¡°Immortal Jiang¡¯s power is awe-inspiring!¡± Countless figures eagerly awaited outside the celestial mountain. Upon seeing Jiang Chengxuan, they immediately offered their blessings, celebrating together. This time, the event was more grand and lively than ever before, truly a grand spectacle. Chapter 1224 - Chapter 1224: Return to the Alchemy League and Seeking Another Breakthrough Chapter 1224: Return to the Alchemy League and Seeking Another Breakthrough Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Thank you all for your kind words and support. I¡¯m grateful for the progress I¡¯ve made.¡± Faced with the admiration and respect from many cultivators in Twin Sky City, Jiang Chengxuan remained humble, politely returning their greetings. Soon after, the city lord and Shen Feng approached with warm smiles, offering congratulatory gifts they had long prepared for Jiang Chengxuan. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan initially declined out of courtesy. However, under their insistent urging, he finally accepted the gifts with a helpless smile. This set off a chain reaction, as many cultivators behind them began to approach in order, eager to exchange a few words with Jiang Chengxuan and present their own gifts. All of this was somewhat unexpected for Jiang Chengxuan. Despite the passage of time, it was clear that the cultivators who remembered that pivotal battle still held his actions in high regard. While this filled Jiang Chengxuan with joy, it also moved him deeply. As the day turned into evening, he bid farewell to everyone he had spoken with. For Jiang Chengxuan, this farewell would likely be the last time he saw these people. After achieving a breakthrough in his cultivation, he had no intention of staying in Twin Sky City. Instead, he planned to return to the Alchemy League in the Wanxing Celestial Domain. After all, his presence here was somewhat serendipitous, and he had never intended to make it a long-term residence. Now that he had achieved his goal of breaking through in cultivation, there was no reason to stay any longer. So, after the crowd dispersed, Jiang Chengxuan informed the city lord and Shen Feng of his decision to leave. Upon hearing this, they both showed expressions of regret, but they understood it was only natural. ¡°Sigh, young friend Jiang, who knows when we will meet again after this parting.¡± Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.§ã0 ¡°The contribution you made to Twin Sky City will never be forgotten by its people. Whenever you wish to return, Twin Sky City will always welcome you!¡± The city lord said with a heavy heart, his sincerity evident. ¡°Immortal Jiang, I, Shen Feng, will also never forget your kindness!¡± Shen Feng added solemnly, bowing respectfully. Although they hadn¡¯t spent much time together, the bond they formed through shared life-and-death experiences was deep. Twin Sky City had always valued straightforwardness, and they regarded Jiang Chengxuan as one of their own. Jiang Chengxuan understood these sentiments and felt a connection to Twin Sky City as well. But as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. He smiled lightly, took out some celestial pills from his storage ring, and said to the two of them: ¡°These celestial pills were refined using beast essence blood. Some of them have properties that specifically counteract beasts. Consider them my parting gifts to you. Please take care.¡± This gesture moved the city lord and Shen Feng deeply, and they gratefully accepted the pills. They immediately recognized their value and the extraordinary effort Jiang Chengxuan had put into them. ¡°Thank you, young friend! Take care!¡± ¡°Immortal Jiang, take care!¡± After exchanging these final words, Jiang Chengxuan waved goodbye and left without allowing them to see him off. This marked the end of his chapter in Twin Sky City. ¡­ Several days later, after leaving Twin Sky City and traversing the Thousand Mountains Range, Jiang Chengxuan encountered no significant obstacles. Following the route pointed out by the city lord, he arrived at a new celestial city named Shanwai City, which was not particularly grand but was located outside the Thousand Mountains Range. The main reason Jiang Chengxuan came here was because this city had a branch of the Alchemy League, and through its teleportation array, he could directly reach the Alchemy League in the Wanxing Celestial Domain. Thanks to his status from Twin Sky City, Jiang Chengxuan entered the city without any hindrance. He then made his way to the Alchemy League branch, presented his Alchemist certification, and instantly shocked everyone present, causing the branch¡¯s leader to become obsequious. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s request was quickly met. Amidst the admiring and reverent gazes of the branch¡¯s alchemists, the teleportation array was activated. Accompanied by a burst of nine-colored celestial light and spatial fluctuations, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure disappeared. Familiar sensations of traveling through space enveloped him, and soon everything before his eyes became a blur of flowing light. In the blink of an eye, Jiang Chengxuan found himself in a familiar grand hall. This place, resplendent with gold and jade, was undoubtedly the central hall that led directly to the Alchemy League in the Wanxing Celestial Domain. Here, using his credentials, Jiang Chengxuan made one final teleportation and, in an instant, returned to the outer city of the Alchemy League in the Wanxing Celestial Domain. Everything was as familiar as before: the grand halls of various designs, the proud expressions of alchemists walking the streets, and the faint aroma of medicinal herbs in the air. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but feel a surge of emotion. After thousands of years, he had returned to his foothold in the Celestial Domain. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan traversed the many districts and avenues, arriving at the inner city entrance of the Alchemy League. With the familiar dazzling light of his token, he entered a starfield. After being recognized by the will of the starfield, he truly returned to the Alchemy League in the Wanxing Celestial Domain. The floating glass alchemy towers in the void remained as magnificent as ever, and the platforms shrouded in glowing clouds. Chapter 1225 - Chapter 1225: Return to the Alchemy League and Seeking Another Breakthrough, Part 2 Chapter 1225: Return to the Alchemy League and Seeking Another Breakthrough, Part 2 Editor: Henyee Translations The familiar sight of the Alchemy League remained as grand and magnificent as ever. The thousands of years that had passed had not left a mark on the Wanxing Celestial Domain¡¯s Alchemy League. ¡°Finally back again¡­¡± Feeling the serene and familiar atmosphere, Jiang Chengxuan murmured to himself. He then eagerly transformed into a beam of light and headed toward the center of the Alchemy League. As he moved, he noticed an increasing number of distinguished alchemists, their presence becoming more sparse as he approached his destination. Soon, his personal cave residence came into view. Coincidentally, several familiar figures were just about to leave when they saw Jiang Chengxuan approaching. Their faces lit up with excitement and joy, waving at him. ¡°Chengxuan! You¡¯re really back!¡± These people were none other than Lan Yu and their companions, friends Jiang Chengxuan had made after passing the Alchemy League¡¯s entrance trials together. ¡°Everyone, it¡¯s good to see you all again!¡± Reunited with old friends, Jiang Chengxuan was equally delighted. He landed in front of them, clasped his hands in greeting, and smiled. ¡°Chengxuan, it¡¯s great to see you!¡± ¡°We¡¯ve all missed you during your absence!¡± Lan Yu and the others surrounded him, their faces beaming with happiness. They had come today to check if Jiang Chengxuan had returned and, by chance, ran into him. It was truly a fortunate encounter. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.§ã? ¡°Lan Yu, congratulations on becoming an Immortal Alchemist! That¡¯s wonderful news!¡± Jiang Chengxuan keenly noticed the change in Lan Yu¡¯s badge, indicating his promotion to Immortal Alchemist, and congratulated him. Lan Yu¡¯s face beamed even brighter as he smiled and said, ¡°It¡¯s a small achievement, thanks to your guidance, Chengxuan.¡± During Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s years of traveling, his friends had not been idle. They worked hard to follow his example, leading to such fruitful results. Besides Lan Yu, the others had also made significant progress, some just a step away from becoming Immortal Alchemists. ¡°Haha, this is a little gift from my travels, a token to celebrate your breakthrough. Please accept it.¡± Generously, Jiang Chengxuan took out some rare beast materials he had obtained from Twin Sky City and distributed them among his friends. These materials, unique to the Thousand Mountains Range, were extraordinary. Lan Yu and the others were overjoyed, gratefully accepting the gifts without hesitation. For alchemists, nothing was more valuable than high-quality alchemy materials. ¡°Come on in, let¡¯s chat inside.¡± After everyone accepted their gifts, Jiang Chengxuan retrieved his token and, with a flash of light, opened the restriction on his cave residence. Their eyes widened as they entered, marveling at the undiminished splendor of the celestial cave, which had retained its ethereal glow over the millennia. The various spiritual plants and celestial stones were still radiant and vibrant. Moments later, seated around a stone table in a pavilion by the water, they poured celestial wine and began conversing. Under the curious gazes of Lan Yu and the others, Jiang Chengxuan recounted his adventures, eliciting exclamations and admiration from his friends. From the mysterious mountains to the vast plains of Gao Huang, the encounters in the Wilderness City, and the ancient ruins¡ªJiang Chengxuan held nothing back, except for the details of slaying other cultivators and rescuing members of the Golden Silver Immortal Sect. Hearing about the dangers he faced in Twin Sky City, Lan Yu and the others couldn¡¯t help but feel a shiver of fear for him. They now understood the true value of the gifts he had given them and appreciated them even more. ¡°A True Immortal Dragon! Thank heavens Chengxuan, you are so powerful and skilled. Otherwise, the outcome would have been disastrous.¡± ¡°Indeed, I¡¯ve read about True Immortal Dragons in ancient texts. They are natural rulers of the Celestial Domain. Who would have thought one would appear in such a place?¡± ¡°Your journey was truly extraordinary and inspiring!¡± ¡°Haha, but if it were any of us, we probably wouldn¡¯t have made it back safely.¡± As Jiang Chengxuan finished his story, his friends began discussing animatedly, their expressions mixed with awe, envy, and fear. Though they were accomplished alchemists, their experiences paled in comparison to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s adventures. After several days of conversation, Lan Yu and his companions finally bid farewell to Jiang Chengxuan and returned to their own residences. These days had been a small respite for Jiang Chengxuan. Now, with the lingering effects of the cultivation pill from the system still in his body, he knew he had to seize the time and continue his seclusion for further cultivation. Before doing so, however, he planned to take stock of his gains from his journey. Over the thousands of years, he had amassed countless treasures. The common celestial herbs and spiritual items were piled in a corner, while he carefully examined the most precious ones. The first item was undoubtedly the Heaven Holding Bottle obtained from the ancient ruins. With this item, he never had to worry about running out of celestial herbs for alchemy. A few drops of the bottle¡¯s liquid could instantly grow any herb to maturity. Next was the mysterious skull from the same ruins. Although he hadn¡¯t discovered its true use, it was undoubtedly extraordinary as a core treasure of an ancient sect. Then came the materials he acquired from Twin Sky City. Having slain the Primal Crystal Lizard and the Extreme Wind Thunder Bear, their remains were his to keep. Even the majority of the True Immortal Dragon¡¯s materials were allocated to him, including blood, scales, wings, and tail, all brimming with immense energy. Jiang Chengxuan planned to refine these materials into protective garments and other treasures, which would significantly enhance his strength. ¡°So many treasures can be a bit overwhelming¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan murmured with a wry smile. The wealth he had accumulated was enough to support his cultivation for an indefinite period. It seemed that the search for the Haoran Immortal Sect and his wife Shen Ruyan could now be brought forward. Perhaps after this next round of seclusion, he could officially leave the Wanxing Celestial Domain and embark on that quest. With that thought, Jiang Chengxuan set aside his distractions, stored away his treasures, and summoned the Mountain and Sea Furnace, igniting its flames to prepare more alchemical pills. Time flew by swiftly, and in what seemed like no time, several years had passed. As the flames in the Mountain and Sea Furnace gradually died down, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s preparations for his seclusion were complete. During this period, Lan Yu and his friends often visited to observe Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s alchemy techniques and exchange experiences. Consequently, some of them were on the brink of breaking through to become Immortal Alchemists themselves, retreating to their own abodes for seclusion. Having informed his friends of his impending long seclusion, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave residence once again became quiet. Accustomed to such rigorous cultivation, he wasted no time after storing the furnace and completing his preparations. Jiang Chengxuan immediately activated the seclusion restrictions of his cave residence. Amidst the roaring and pulsing of the restrictions, a barrier formed, drawing in endless celestial energy as Jiang Chengxuan began his seclusion once more. Chapter 1226 - Chapter 1226: Ten Thousand Years of Cultivation, Breaking Through to True Immortal Chapter 1226: Ten Thousand Years of Cultivation, Breaking Through to True Immortal Editor: Henyee Translations During this session of closed-door cultivation, Jiang Chengxuan had only a rough plan in mind. He didn¡¯t set any specific goals or time limits for himself, but he was prepared to continue as long as the potency of the cultivation pill lasted. Even if it took ten thousand years, he was determined to persevere. With this resolve, Jiang Chengxuan fully concentrated, sitting cross-legged in his cave residence. He projected his primordial spirit, mastering a domain, and continuously absorbed and refined celestial energy, converting it into his cultivation. Thanks to the effects of the cultivation pill, this process was highly efficient. The celestial energy absorbed would instantly transform into pure power upon encountering the residual medicinal power of the cultivation pill within his body. Jiang Chengxuan also periodically consumed auxiliary cultivation pills, refining their power to further hone his realm. Additionally, the Celestial Beast Body Pill constantly refined Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s physical body, thoroughly unlocking every ounce of strength in his celestial form. This multi-faceted approach was why Jiang Chengxuan chose to undergo successive periods of seclusion. With numerous cultivation aids at his disposal, any other activities would be a waste of precious time. Thus, under this three-pronged strategy, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s realm and strength accumulated steadily, like water wearing down stone. Time flew by mercilessly, with years passing in the blink of an eye. One thousand years¡­ two thousand years¡­ three thousand years¡­ four thousand years¡­ Jiang Chengxuan sat like a stone Buddha in his cave, his aura occasionally breaking through bottlenecks and triggering various celestial phenomena. His Five Elements Dao, Life and Death Dao, and Reincarnation Dao evolved to their peaks in the void, creating a dreamlike cultivation environment. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan had already reached the pinnacle of the Immortal Ascension Realm! All his powers had reached their zenith at this level, leaving him just one step away from the threshold of the True Immortal Realm. ¡°Hu¡ª!¡± Jiang Chengxuan exhaled a breath of turbid air, taking a moment to relax and temporarily halting his cultivation. His face showed some joy, but it wasn¡¯t overwhelming. To him, reaching the peak of the Immortal Ascension Realm in four thousand years wasn¡¯t particularly arduous. After all, this wasn¡¯t a major breakthrough, and there were no significant barriers to overcome. It was merely a matter of gradually accumulating celestial energy and refining his celestial body. With the help of the cultivation pill and various other elixirs, this timeframe was well within Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expectations. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.§ã? ¡°The power of the cultivation pill is still present¡­¡± After a brief respite, Jiang Chengxuan sensed the lingering effects of the cultivation pill within his body and murmured to himself. This meant that his seclusion was far from over. Now standing at the threshold of the True Immortal Realm, his next step was to break through, which required some preparation. Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan summoned the Mountain and Sea Furnace once again. With a wave of his hand, he took out several potent celestial herbs from his storage ring, placing them in the rich celestial energy, awaiting refinement. This time, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t rush. He first took out the ¡°True Immortal Transformation Elixir¡± manual, flipping to the specific recipe he needed. The recipe boldly stated its name and effects: it could increase the success rate of breaking through to the True Immortal Realm by thirty percent! However, such a potent effect required extremely rare materials. The first ingredient listed was True Immortal blood essence, a requirement that could make anyone laugh bitterly. After all, how could someone who hadn¡¯t yet broken through to the True Immortal Realm obtain blood essence from someone who had? Blood essence wasn¡¯t easily acquired; it was as precious as a cultivator¡¯s primordial spirit. Losing blood essence would weaken a cultivator¡¯s realm, and losing too much could even damage their path, preventing future progress. Even in large True Immortal sects, elders would rarely give up their blood essence, even for the most promising disciples or descendants. This highlighted its immense value. Reflecting on this, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes sharpened. He took out a crystalline, nine-colored jade bottle from his storage ring. This precious celestial artifact radiated an extraordinary aura. Inside the bottle was an even more remarkable substance. Its power was so potent that it dimmed the surrounding celestial light even through the bottle¡¯s restrictions. This was True Immortal blood essence, specifically from the True Immortal Dragon of Twin Sky City! With this, Jiang Chengxuan had all the materials needed to refine the True Immortal Transformation Elixir. With a serious expression, Jiang Chengxuan activated his celestial power, igniting the furnace¡¯s alchemical flames. Under his masterful control, the flames surged and engulfed the area. One by one, rare celestial herbs flew into the furnace, enduring the intense heat as they were refined, sizzling and crackling. Chapter 1228 - Chapter 1228: Promotion to the Inner Cabinet, Deductions of News Chapter 1228: Promotion to the Inner Cabinet, Deductions of News Editor: Henyee Translations Within the Myriad Stars Celestial Domain Alchemy Alliance, the heavens changed color and clouds gathered. The commotion caused by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s breakthrough to True Immortal was quickly noticed by everyone in the Alliance. Instantly, countless curious gazes converged on the location, and many figures hurried over, surrounding Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cave. ¡°Could it be that Brother Chengxuan has broken through again?¡± ¡°Whoa, it really looks like it.¡± Among them were also Lan Yu and his companions. Knowing the inside story, they couldn¡¯t help but express their surprise and joy. To achieve a breakthrough to True Immortal in ten thousand years was already an extraordinary feat in the Celestial Domain. For immortals whose lifespan was as long as heaven itself, ten thousand years, while not a blink of an eye, was still quite brief. ¡°What is happening here?¡± ¡°It seems there¡¯s a cave inside. Could it be someone breaking through?¡± ¡°Whoa, what level of breakthrough could cause such phenomena?¡± ¡°Is our Myriad Stars Celestial Domain Alchemy Alliance about to gain another True Immortal?¡± Meanwhile, the other alchemists arriving at the scene were all engaged in discussions. Even the Inner Cabinet Elders of the Alliance were attracted to the scene, watching the phenomena in the void with surprise and delight. Although the Myriad Stars Celestial Domain Alchemy Alliance was a top-tier force within the domain, it primarily consisted of alchemists, with few having high cultivation levels. Therefore, they naturally coveted powerful alchemists even more. Inside the cave, Jiang Chengxuan was still unaware of the commotion outside or, rather, he didn¡¯t care. Bathed in celestial light, he was enveloped in a layer of mysterious aura, his presence already integrated with the world around him. Every move he made seemed to align perfectly with the natural order. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.§ã? ¡°This is the power of the True Immortal realm!¡± Jiang Chengxuan marveled, fully comprehending the vast difference between the True Immortal and Immortal Ascension realms, which was far greater than he had originally imagined. [Congratulations to the host for achieving the True Immortal realm!] [You have received a system reward: True Immortal Ascension Talisman. This talisman can upgrade a celestial treasure to the True Immortal level.] Just then, a joyful sound echoed in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. It was the system¡¯s voice, offering timely congratulations and a reward after his breakthrough to True Immortal. This gift made Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s smile even wider. Since focusing on the path of cultivation, the system had adjusted its offerings accordingly, emphasizing combat power as paramount. The True Immortal Ascension Talisman was a treasure that could instantly boost his combat abilities. Holding the talisman, Jiang Chengxuan wasted no time in summoning the Five Elements Universe Map, activating the talisman to merge it with the treasure. Instantly, infinite celestial light erupted within the cave, illuminating it as bright as day. The overwhelming power emanated from the Five Elements Universe Map, shooting into the void, with its aura climbing continuously. When Jiang Chengxuan looked again, the Five Elements Universe Map had undergone a massive transformation. Its surface was now covered with an indelible celestial glow, and the elemental changes within it had become incredibly mystical, flowing seamlessly into countless forms, exuding a vast aura. This innate spiritual treasure, which had accompanied Jiang Chengxuan thus far, had now advanced alongside him, matching his progress. Gazing at the increasingly ethereal and divine map, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s heart was filled with immense joy. With this, the ten-thousand-year-long seclusion and cultivation came to an official end. Now, he felt confident enough to face the True Immortal dragon alone, or to suppress the Golden Snake Immortal and Phoenix Sky Immortal. ¡°It¡¯s time to leave seclusion¡­¡± Feeling the completely depleted energy of the cultivation pill within him, Jiang Chengxuan felt a sense of relief and impatience to step outside. With a point of his finger in the void, the barrier that had been sealed for ten thousand years gradually opened with a roar. The celestial energy that had accumulated for ten millennia spilled out like a tidal wave, silently flowing out from the cave and spreading in all directions. The cultivators waiting outside the cave saw this and their eyes sparkled with anticipation. They knew that the one causing all this was about to reveal themselves. In the midst of the celestial energy sea, a flawless figure slowly emerged, completely integrated with the surrounding world, with no aura leaking out, as if it were merely a projection, extremely ethereal. Yet, these sharp-eyed alchemists could immediately tell that this person was likely a True Immortal. ¡°Haha! Congratulations! Felicitations! Jiang Xiaoyou! Congratulations on breaking through to the True Immortal realm! You have truly brought glory to our Myriad Stars Celestial Domain Alchemy Alliance!¡± At this moment, even before Lan Yu and the others could greet Jiang Chengxuan, an elder in the attire of the Inner Cabinet of the Alchemy Alliance stepped forward, his voice booming like a bell. Upon hearing this, the surrounding alchemists gasped in awe. It was confirmed that this person had indeed broken through to the True Immortal realm. Having sensed the numerous presences as the barrier opened, Jiang Chengxuan was prepared for this situation. Chapter 1229 - Chapter 1229: Promotion to the Inner Cabinet, Deductions of News, Part 2 Chapter 1229: Promotion to the Inner Cabinet, Deductions of News, Part 2 Editor: Henyee Translations Facing the congratulatory exclamations of the Inner Cabinet Elder of the Myriad Stars Celestial Domain Alchemy Alliance, Jiang Chengxuan smiled slightly, cupped his hands in greeting to everyone around, and said, ¡°The elder is too kind.¡± ¡°Jiang was merely fortunate enough to have some insights. I apologize for disturbing everyone.¡± Upon hearing this, the observing alchemists were flattered and hurriedly returned the salute, saying: ¡°Not at all, not at all. Fellow Daoist is truly blessed. We are here to admire your achievements.¡± In response, the Inner Cabinet Elder chuckled heartily, his figure flickering as he slowly approached Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°My young friend, your alchemy skills were already exceptional, and now that your cultivation has also broken through to the True Immortal realm, such talent shouldn¡¯t be wasted. It would be a disservice to our Alchemy Alliance if we did not recognize it.¡± Speaking with great sincerity before everyone, the Inner Cabinet Elder¡¯s words made the gathered alchemists suspect something was coming. Jiang Chengxuan had the same thought. As expected, the Inner Cabinet Elder turned his gaze to Jiang Chengxuan, clapped his hands, and two attendants stepped forward, presenting two precious items. With a kind smile, the Inner Cabinet Elder looked at Jiang Chengxuan and said, ¡°From today onwards, the Myriad Stars Celestial Domain Alchemy Alliance wishes to offer you a seat in the Inner Cabinet. Would you be willing to accept it?¡± Hearing this, everyone present was stunned. Despite having some expectations, they couldn¡¯t help but be amazed. The position of an Inner Cabinet Elder of the Alchemy Alliance was reserved for the top echelon within the Myriad Stars Celestial Domain. The Alchemy Alliance managed over ninety percent of the domain¡¯s alchemists, yet its Inner Cabinet comprised only a few hundred members, representing an incredibly elite group. Jiang Chengxuan, still so young, had received such an honor, which was nothing short of astounding. Jiang Chengxuan was momentarily stunned but maintained his composure, which only increased the admiration of the observing alchemists. He turned to the Inner Cabinet Elder and, without hesitation, accepted the generous offer with a cupped hand and a smile. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?¦Ï.§ã¦Ï ¡°This is truly my good fortune. I am deeply honored by the Inner Cabinet¡¯s kindness. I will strive to contribute more to the Alliance to repay this favor.¡± The Inner Cabinet Elder, beaming with joy, signaled for the attendants to present the ceremonial items. These were the attire representing the Inner Cabinet of the Alchemy Alliance and a mystical badge. Seeing these items sparked another wave of murmurs among the crowd, as heated gazes were cast upon them. Under these circumstances, Jiang Chengxuan accepted the items, using his magic to don the attire and badge. Instantly, his demeanor transformed, exuding a natural aura of authority and dignity. Satisfied, the Inner Cabinet Elder nodded and laughed, introducing Jiang Chengxuan to the duties and benefits of being an Inner Cabinet Elder. An Inner Cabinet Elder was among the highest echelons of the Alchemy Alliance, involved in making decisions on major matters through votes. They had access to every part of the Alchemy Alliance and could request any resources. Their benefits were on par with the leaders of the largest sects. In return, Jiang Chengxuan was required to periodically refine some pills for the Alchemy Alliance and respond to any urgent matters to assist the Alliance when needed. ¡°Alright, Chengxuan, you have just joined the Inner Cabinet. There are many things you will need to learn gradually, so don¡¯t rush. If you have any questions, feel free to report to the Inner Cabinet or ask me.¡± Having completed his task of inviting Jiang Chengxuan to the Inner Cabinet, the Inner Cabinet Elder made no further delays and took his leave. The gathered crowd, after enjoying the spectacle, also began to disperse, envious of the new Inner Cabinet Elder. Soon, news of this event would spread throughout the entire Myriad Stars Celestial Domain Alchemy Alliance, and possibly even among all alchemists within the Myriad Stars Celestial Domain. ¡°Chengxuan! Congratulations!¡± ¡°Elder Jiang, it¡¯s an honor!¡± ¡°Brother Chengxuan, your fortune is truly enviable!¡± As the area gradually cleared, Lan Yu and his companions approached, their expressions a mix of amazement and joy as they congratulated Jiang Chengxuan. In response, Jiang Chengxuan laughed heartily, exchanging pleasantries with them. This unexpected reward was indeed a delightful surprise. ¡­ Jiang Chengxuan and Lan Yu¡¯s group spent several days drinking and chatting, sharing their experiences over the past ten thousand years before parting ways. Before leaving, Lan Yu and the others looked at Jiang Chengxuan with complex expressions, full of reluctance. ¡°Brother Chengxuan, may you succeed in fulfilling your heart¡¯s desire in other celestial domains.¡± ¡°Farewell, Chengxuan. Until we meet again!¡± Amidst farewells, they gradually left, leaving Jiang Chengxuan with their parting words echoing in his mind. With a sigh, Jiang Chengxuan acknowledged the inevitable. After breaking through to True Immortal, he had fully prepared to leave the Myriad Stars Celestial Domain to search for his wife, Shen Ruyan. During their conversations, he had informed his friends of his departure, knowing that this might be the last time they would meet. As cultivators, they understood the necessity of such decisions and accepted the farewells with grace. ¡­ In the following days, Jiang Chengxuan leveraged his new Inner Cabinet Elder privileges, utilizing all resources to search through the Alchemy Alliance¡¯s archives for information about Qin Shenwu and Shen Ruyan. With the power of the entire Alchemy Alliance behind him, he investigated every clue and rumor. Over several centuries, numerous pieces of information regarding Qin Shenwu and Shen Ruyan came to his attention. Although none directly pinpointed their whereabouts, these pieces allowed Jiang Chengxuan to proceed with the next phase of his plan: using Heaven¡¯s Calculation to deduce their locations. One day, seated on a meditation cushion within his cave, Jiang Chengxuan closed his eyes to adjust his breathing. Around him, countless characters written in celestial energy filled the cave, resembling a grand hall of scriptures. These characters recorded all the information Jiang Chengxuan had gathered about Qin Shenwu and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Heaven¡¯s Calculation! Search!¡± Bathed in the sea of text, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s low voice resonated, celestial rules glowing brilliantly around him. His soul and body transformed into pure, flawless jade, as if he could see the entire celestial domain¡¯s rules and will. Instantly, connections formed between him and the characters around him, turning into streams of light linking to his body. A vast, ancient will descended upon the cave, the will of the entire celestial domain. Even for Jiang Chengxuan, only a glimpse of this immense will was possible, necessitating the collection of information for his deductions. Without his True Immortal cultivation, this calculation might have been impossible. As the heavenly will descended, Jiang Chengxuan recalled all the information he had gathered, continually envisioning the existence of Shen Ruyan and Qin Shenwu. The power of Heaven¡¯s Calculation followed this intent, seeking them within the boundless threads of fate. This task was as challenging as finding two leaves in a vast forest of towering trees. Chapter 1230 - Chapter 1230: Successful Deduction, Soaring Immortal Valley Chapter 1230: Successful Deduction, Soaring Immortal Valley Editor: Henyee Translations The world of Celestial Domain¡¯s heavenly secrets is a million times vaster than that of Tianhong Realm. The Heaven¡¯s Calculation, almost omnipotent in the lower realm, now faced immense difficulty and powerlessness. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s consciousness had fully followed the Heaven¡¯s Calculation, immersing itself in the sea of karma. Before him lay countless interwoven threads of karma, vast as smoke, drifting like dust within the mysterious celestial glow, influencing the destinies of countless cultivators across the Celestial Domain. However, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes remained unwavering, his Dao heart undisturbed. He plunged into the sea of heavenly secrets, meticulously searching for anything related to himself, Shen Ruyan, or Qin Shenwu. This process was undoubtedly tedious and tested his patience to the utmost. As time flowed relentlessly, a thousand years passed in the blink of an eye. Throughout this millennium, Jiang Chengxuan never ceased his efforts, steadfast in his determination to see it through. Then, at a certain moment within the sea of heavenly secrets, he unearthed an extremely faint light point. Instantly, a tremor from his very soul resonated within him. In that moment, his heart, which had remained calm for a thousand years, was seized by overwhelming joy. This light of karma contained the unmistakable aura of Shen Ruyan! Even after ten thousand years, he had not forgotten her presence, etched deeply in his memory. Without hesitation, he poured all his deductive power into the light of karma. In the convergence of karma, blurred scenes began to materialize in his mind. ¡°Xuanming Celestial Domain¡­¡± ¡°Loose Cultivator Alliance¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan exerted all his might to deduce, eventually obtaining this crucial piece of information. These few words were the result of a millennium of deduction. For Jiang Chengxuan, however, it was worth every effort. In a trance, he seemed to see the radiant and graceful figure of his Dao companion, Shen Ruyan, her gentle and tender voice echoing in his mind. ¡°Boom!¡± Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í¨À?.§ã¦Ï At that moment, the sea of karma within the Celestial Domain sensed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s probing. It stirred, unleashing a profound wave of energy that swiftly expelled Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s consciousness from it, returning him to his cave in the Myriad Stars Celestial Domain Alchemy Alliance. ¡°Buzz!¡± Simultaneously, a mysterious power descended within the cave, surging and distorting everything. Jiang Chengxuan quickly dispersed his deductive power, gradually calming the disturbance. Clearly, this was the instinctive defense of the Celestial Domain¡¯s will. Fortunately, the power of Heaven¡¯s Calculation was formidable, and Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s query was not some ancient secret, allowing him to easily extricate himself from the karmic ties. ¡°Phew!¡± Jiang Chengxuan exhaled deeply, standing up from his meditative state. His joints cracked audibly after a millennium of stillness. ¡°Heaven rewards the diligent¡­¡± he murmured, recalling the information about Shen Ruyan with a satisfied smile. After ten thousand years of ascension, the hope of their reunion was finally within reach. ¡°Ding!¡± At that moment, a sudden voice echoed in his mind, startling and then delighting him. [Host, please fulfill the task of journeying to the Xuanming Celestial Domain.] The voice, from the system, issued a task directing Jiang Chengxuan to the Celestial Domain where Shen Ruyan was located. Evidently, the system deemed it the right time to encourage him to complete this mission. Though he would head to the Xuanming Celestial Domain regardless, the unexpected directive brought him considerable joy. ¡°Now, everything is ready,¡± Jiang Chengxuan laughed heartily. ¡­ A few days after concluding his deductions, Jiang Chengxuan stood quietly at the entrance of his cave, gazing at the ethereal Myriad Stars Celestial Domain Alchemy Alliance and the hazy path ahead. His heart was a mix of excitement and reluctance. Leaving this place meant he wouldn¡¯t return anytime soon, and everything here might only remain in his memories. Before departing, he had taken care of numerous matters, ensuring everything was in order. With all arrangements made with Lan Yu and his friends, as well as the Alchemy Alliance¡¯s Inner Cabinet, he was ready to set off. His destination was the only place in the Myriad Stars Celestial Domain capable of interdomain teleportation¡ªthe Soaring Immortal Valley. This valley, known for its unstable yet intense spatial forces, was said to be bottomless. Even Earthly Immortals and Heavenly Immortals were unaware of its depths. Many self-proclaimed invincible immortals had ventured in to uncover its secrets, only to vanish without a trace, leaving behind legends of the Soaring Immortal Valley. The ancient teleportation array capable of interdomain travel was located somewhere deep within this valley. Its position was not fixed, often shifting with the valley¡¯s terrifying spatial fluctuations. ¡­ Jiang Chengxuan set off toward the Soaring Immortal Valley, his heart filled with a mixture of anticipation and resolve. The journey ahead was fraught with unknowns, but his determination to reunite with Shen Ruyan drove him forward, ready to face whatever challenges lay in wait. Chapter 1231 - Chapter 1231: Successful Deduction, Soaring Immortal Valley, Part 2 Chapter 1231: Successful Deduction, Soaring Immortal Valley, Part 2 Editor: Henyee Translations Thus, completing an interdomain teleportation was not a simple task. Perhaps this was one of the reasons the system issued the task. According to the records of the Myriad Stars Celestial Domain Alchemy Alliance, the last known successful interdomain teleportation was accomplished a millennium ago. Recently, the Soaring Immortal Valley had been experiencing frequent disturbances. Many immortals who ventured into it returned empty-handed, and some were even engulfed by the valley, meeting their demise. However, these challenges did not faze Jiang Chengxuan. Regardless of the obstacles ahead, he only needed to overcome them. After cultivating for tens of thousands of years, he had long grown accustomed to such trials. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± After a moment, Jiang Chengxuan softly spoke to himself. He severed all ties and, without alarming anyone, transformed into a light beam and left his cave. Using his token, he opened the entrance to the Myriad Stars Celestial Domain Alchemy Alliance. This time, thanks to his Inner Cabinet Elder token, he was allowed through without any verification. Without any incident, Jiang Chengxuan activated the teleportation array in the grand hall and, amidst the spatial fluctuations, left the Myriad Stars Celestial Domain Alchemy Alliance. With that, all matters were settled. ¡­ Myriad Stars Celestial Domain Soaring Immortal Valley From the map of the entire Myriad Stars Celestial Domain, the valley looked like an enormous silver river, deep and mysterious, flowing ceaselessly. However, this was merely a peculiar phenomenon caused by the valley¡¯s intense spatial forces. The Soaring Immortal Valley was shrouded in silver mist all year round. No matter how fierce the wind, it could not disperse the mist, nor did it alter its flow. At the valley¡¯s periphery, Jiang Chengxuan observed his surroundings with intrigue. Layers of silver mist reflected a hazy glow, making him feel as though he were walking through a world of mirrors. Under the influence of this mist, even the scenery appeared distorted, causing him some discomfort. Lower-level cultivators who strayed into this area would find it challenging to navigate. However, for Jiang Chengxuan, who wielded the power of the Space True Understanding, this was of little consequence. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ??¦Í??.§ã¦Ï With a gentle wave of his right hand, a silver light enveloped him, forming a barrier. Through this barrier, the distorted scenery became normal again. Satisfied, Jiang Chengxuan continued through the mist, deeper into the Soaring Immortal Valley. His journey was not aimless wandering. Although he did not know the exact location of the interdomain teleportation array, he focused on sensing fluctuations in spatial forces, heading toward the anomalies. No matter how vast the valley, the power of such an array, even when dormant, would still leave a noticeable impact. However, saying this was easy; doing it was another matter. The valley¡¯s vastness and ever-changing nature, combined with its dangers, meant Jiang Chengxuan had to proceed with utmost caution. ¡°Buzz!¡± Suddenly, a black spatial rift opened before Jiang Chengxuan, appearing like a dark arrow. Reacting swiftly, he condensed his celestial power and pressed down on the rift, sealing it shut. This was one of the dangers of the valley¡ªubiquitous spatial anomalies. While trivial to Jiang Chengxuan, who possessed the power of a true celestial and a high understanding of space, these rifts could easily injure or even kill lesser immortals. Not far from there, the second danger of the valley revealed itself. A sharp sound split the air as a large, round black shadow emerged from the silver mist, aiming for Jiang Chengxuan. It was a giant head, floating ominously with a terrifying, hollow expression and shriveled form, known as a Flying Head Ghost. These creatures lurked in the valley¡¯s mist, using its reflective properties to become invisible, launching surprise attacks on unsuspecting cultivators. Many who perished here met their end due to these monsters. But as the monster neared, Jiang Chengxuan turned calmly and clenched his hand, manipulating the spatial forces. The creature¡¯s head burst into silver fragments under the immense pressure. Jiang Chengxuan swept the fragments aside and picked one up, noting the faint spatial energy within. Though useless to him, he realized it had another potential use. ¡°Activate Heaven¡¯s Calculation!¡± With a solemn expression, Jiang Chengxuan chanted, summoning a mysterious aura to envelop the fragment. Soon, scenes from the Flying Head Ghost¡¯s memories played in his mind. Unfortunately, they did not provide the information he sought. ¡°This method may be crude, but combined with my other techniques, it should save time,¡± Jiang Chengxuan murmured. The Flying Head Ghosts had limited range but could perceive many hidden changes, making them useful for his search. Using these methods, Jiang Chengxuan spent a century navigating the silver valley. This period also yielded an unexpected benefit: frequent use of his spatial abilities enhanced his mastery over the Space True Understanding. One day, at a massive cliff within the valley, Jiang Chengxuan finally found the interdomain teleportation array. He gazed upward with joy, seeing an array composed of countless vertical space crystals, radiating an ancient, majestic aura amidst the silver mist. It resembled a massive silver web, sprawled across the cliff, awe-inspiring in its grandeur. This array, constructed by ancient powerful beings, had survived countless ages, maintained by the valley¡¯s forces. Jiang Chengxuan inhaled deeply and eagerly approached, piercing the mist to reach the vast cliff. Up close, the array¡¯s immense power was palpable. The peak of spatial laws, even for Jiang Chengxuan, was overwhelming and enigmatic. Yet, he had no time to study it; his concern was activating the array to reach the Xuanming Celestial Domain and find his Dao companion. Staring at the labyrinthine array, he frowned, wondering if he needed to locate the array¡¯s core. At that moment, several figures emerged from the silver mist on the other side, appearing before him. Chapter 1232 - Chapter 1232: Entering the Grand Formation Chapter 1232: Entering the Grand Formation Editor: Henyee Translations Seeing the sudden appearance of the three people, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but be surprised. In this vast and boundless Ao Xian Valley, he had walked for hundreds of years and had never encountered other cultivators before. And now, he just happened to meet them at the location of the cross-realm teleportation array. ¡°We really found it! It¡¯s the cross-realm teleportation array!¡± ¡°Huh? Someone¡¯s here!¡± At this moment, the opposing cultivators first exclaimed with joy and then with surprise upon seeing Jiang Chengxuan. For a moment, both sides turned their gazes towards each other, scrutinizing carefully. Facing Jiang Chengxuan were two men and a woman, each wearing different celestial robes, not appearing to belong to any particular faction. Their appearances and demeanors were gentle and did not give off the impression of being villains at first glance. The female cultivator, especially, had some beauty, dressed in a purple dress with a flower-like face and moon-like charm. This made Jiang Chengxuan slightly more at ease. Although you can¡¯t fully know a person¡¯s heart, a person¡¯s appearance can tell a lot about them. Most importantly, the three of them didn¡¯t have a very powerful aura, just around the level of Transforming Immortal Realm, which to the current Jiang Chengxuan, posed no threat. ¡°May I ask your name?¡± ¡°We are all wandering cultivators from Wanxing Celestial Realm, here to find this cross-realm teleportation array, with no hostile intentions.¡± Before Jiang Chengxuan could speak, one of the male cultivators clasped his hands in greeting and spoke. Looking at Jiang Chengxuan, the three of them couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of gravity. Although Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s aura was not evident, his calm demeanor and effortless grace made him impossible to ignore. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0¦Í??.?¦Ï ¡°My surname is Jiang, and I just happened to come here seeking the cross-realm teleportation array as well.¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied kindly, which eased the worries of the three on the other side. Thus, the four of them cautiously began to engage in conversation and gradually familiarized themselves with each other. After all, encountering other cultivators in the Ao Xian Valley was extremely rare. Unless absolutely necessary, no one wanted to provoke conflict. Besides, they were all here for the same purpose, seeking the cross-realm teleportation array, which made them somewhat fellow travelers. Through the conversation, Jiang Chengxuan learned about the destination and purpose of the three. The group primarily revolved around the female cultivator, while the other two were essentially drifters, accompanying her as friends. The female cultivator¡¯s purpose for cross-realm teleportation was simple yet rather strange¡ªshe was here to find her family in another celestial realm. She had grown up as an orphan and, through chance, embarked on the path of cultivation. But after achieving a certain level of mastery, she discovered a secret about herself and learned the whereabouts of her family. Moreover, her family member was also a skilled cultivator who should still be alive if nothing unexpected happened. Although cultivators are often seen as detached, this female cultivator was not such a person. Therefore, she was determined to undergo all difficulties to reach the cross-realm teleportation array. ¡°Oh? In that case, we share a common purpose. I, too, am traveling to another celestial realm to find someone.¡± Jiang Chengxuan said with a smile, feeling a moment of kinship. Hearing this, the three became even more relaxed. The female cultivator responded with a bright smile, ¡°Brother Jiang, we really are fated to meet. Could you tell me which celestial realm you are heading to?¡± After a brief thought, Jiang Chengxuan decided not to hide it. ¡°I¡¯m heading to Xuanming Celestial Realm.¡± ¡°Ah!¡± The female cultivator exclaimed in surprise, her beautiful face lighting up with joy. She said excitedly, ¡°I¡¯m also heading to Xuanming Celestial Realm! This is such a coincidence!¡± Clearly, being able to travel with Jiang Chengxuan brought her great joy. Any discerning person could see that Jiang Chengxuan was extraordinary. As a wandering cultivator in the celestial realms for many years, she understood well that having such a companion was akin to meeting a benefactor. ¡°In that case, we truly are destined.¡± Even Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit amazed. He had a vague feeling that traveling with her might not be a bad thing for him. However, while the two were engaged in a lively conversation, the expressions of the two male cultivators standing aside turned strange. One, wearing a green robe, showed concern in his eyes, seemingly afraid that the female cultivator would be attracted to Jiang Chengxuan. The other had a shifting gaze, with an unfathomable emotion lurking in the depths of his eyes. Although these were subtle signs, Jiang Chengxuan noticed them all, making him a bit more cautious. One of these two seemed to admire the female cultivator, while the other harbored unknown intentions. After familiarizing themselves for a while, they didn¡¯t waste much time and began to study the cross-realm teleportation array. Soon, they discovered that to activate the array, they indeed needed to navigate through its labyrinth-like structure and delve into its depths. This discovery made the female cultivator, named Feng Xue, feel troubled, her face showing disappointment. She hadn¡¯t expected that after all the hardships to get here, there would be yet another challenge ahead. ¡°No worries. If you trust me, I can try to see if I can solve it.¡± Jiang Chengxuan said calmly, turning to the three as he approached the edge of the space crystal formations that made up the array. Upon hearing this, the two male cultivators were about to say something, but Feng Xue immediately responded with joy, ¡°That¡¯s wonderful, Brother Jiang. To be honest, I don¡¯t know anything about formations.¡± Chapter 1233 - Chapter 1233: Entering the Grand Formation, Part 2 Chapter 1233: Entering the Grand Formation, Part 2 Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°This array stuff is beyond me.¡± This unexpected enthusiasm puzzled Jiang Chengxuan. Only Feng Xue knew in her heart that she had been cultivating alone for many years, with no one to rely on, depending solely on her extremely accurate intuition. In fact, the principles she practiced were related to her instincts, and at this moment, her instincts were warning her that danger was imminent. However, when she was near Jiang Chengxuan, this sense of danger significantly diminished. What this implied was self-evident. Hence, her actions now might seem naive to others. However, Jiang Chengxuan was not inclined to explore this further. He nodded and directly stepped into the brilliant curtain of light. Feng Xue followed immediately without hesitation. The other two exchanged glances, each with their own thoughts, but they too followed Jiang Chengxuan into the array. ¡°Buzz¡ª!¡± Suddenly, a strange spatial fluctuation expanded, and an immense power surged out, instantly engulfing the four figures. In their astonished eyes, the scenery before them transformed, with high platforms suddenly obscured by giant silver curtains. They had been absorbed into the teleportation array, and everything around them became incredibly vast. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Without waiting for Feng Xue and the others to express their surprise, Jiang Chengxuan quickly assessed the situation. Relying on his knowledge of arrays and his familiarity with spatial forces, he began to understand the array. ¡°Mm.¡± Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.§ã0 Feng Xue¡¯s expression turned serious, shedding her earlier naivety. Her aura was condensed but not released, following Jiang Chengxuan closely. Thus, the group, gathered by chance, began to explore the vast and intricate cross-realm teleportation array. Time passed relentlessly, and in the blink of an eye, hundreds of years had gone by in the outside world. During these centuries, Jiang Chengxuan led Feng Xue and the others through the vast and bizarre array, constantly searching for the way forward. Just as the patience of the two male companions was about to run out and they were on the verge of questioning Jiang Chengxuan, a massive ancient portal glowing with nine-colored immortal light appeared before them. It seemed to be cast from silver marrow, twisted in a peculiar way, exuding an extremely ancient and formidable power. Seeing this, Feng Xue¡¯s eyes lit up with excitement, her beautiful face flushed as she exclaimed, ¡°We found it! Brother Jiang! You really solved the teleportation array!¡± Everyone present let out a deep breath, their expressions relaxed, smiles appearing on their faces. ¡°Good! Good! Good!¡± ¡°Finally, damn it, it¡¯s been too long!¡± However, an extremely discordant voice suddenly emerged. Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and the others reacted quickly, their auras surging as they turned towards the source of the voice. The speaker was none other than one of the male cultivators who had come with Feng Xue, named Lu Jia. ¡°Lu Jia, you¡­¡± The other male cultivator beside him frowned. ¡°Shut up!¡± ¡°Now listen to me. Disperse your immortal power, or you¡¯ll die here!¡± Ignoring his companion¡¯s confusion, Lu Jia spoke arrogantly, taking out an item. It was an oddly shaped celestial treasure, silver-white and irregular, wriggling as if something alive was inside, distorting the surrounding space with a terrifying aura. Even the power of the cross-realm teleportation array fluctuated under its influence, as if it might explode at any moment. ¡°What is that? Lu Jia! Are you crazy?!¡± Feng Xue felt a chill in her heart, realizing that the danger she sensed came from within their group. ¡°Crazy? You¡¯re the crazy one!¡± ¡°This item is called the Shattered Space Death Thunder. If it detonates, it will unleash the power of a true immortal, destroying the space within a thousand miles.¡± ¡°If it explodes here, not even a true immortal can survive!¡± ¡°Feng Xue, hand over the celestial treasure on you and swear eternal allegiance, and I might spare your life!¡± Facing Feng Xue¡¯s questioning, Lu Jia¡¯s expression turned ferocious, his greed undisguised. ¡°Why!¡± His words made Feng Xue feel as if she had fallen into an icy abyss, her expression full of sorrow. ¡°Humph! Did you really think I came to this wretched place out of goodwill? Do you think I¡¯m some kind of saint?¡± ¡°That idiot Lin Dong admires you, willing to follow you around, but I¡¯m not that foolish!¡± Lu Jia¡¯s voice was full of disdainful mockery. Hearing this, the other male cultivator¡¯s face turned red with anger, trembling with fury. However, he was clearly aware of the terrifying power of the treasure in Lu Jia¡¯s hand and did not dare to act rashly, merely seething with anger. ¡°Hahaha!¡± Seeing this reaction, Lu Jia laughed wantonly. He had gone to great lengths to befriend these two, all to find an opportunity to seize the secret treasure from Feng Xue. Now that his plan was about to succeed, he could no longer suppress the excitement that had built up over thousands of years. ¡°Have you said enough?¡± At that moment, a light, nonchalant voice suddenly rang out, plunging the scene into dead silence. Lu Jia¡¯s arrogant expression froze, his eyes filled with apprehension as he looked at Jiang Chengxuan. If there was any variable in his plan, it would be this man. However, the special nature of this array made him believe that detonating the Shattered Space Death Thunder would kill even a true immortal, giving him confidence. ¡°Playing tricks!¡± ¡°I don¡¯t care who you are. Swear an oath of allegiance or die!¡± With a vicious expression, he activated the power of the Shattered Space Death Thunder, causing terrifying tremors and spiritual pressure to surge towards Jiang Chengxuan. If forced to detonate the thunder, he had already prepared an escape plan. He believed that under the threat of death, Feng Xue and the others had no choice. ¡°Annoying.¡± To Lu Jia¡¯s shock, Jiang Chengxuan faced the destructive power of the thunder without any fear. With a wave of his hand, he unleashed a force that could crush everything in its path, countering the attack. ¡°A true immortal!¡± In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s aura was no longer concealed, and everyone present gasped in shock. Even the confident Lu Jia hadn¡¯t expected to encounter a true immortal. For a moment, everyone was stunned, displaying different emotions. Feng Xue¡¯s eyes showed confusion and shock, Lin Dong trembled with fear, and Lu Jia¡¯s face twisted in disbelief and madness. All the plotting and scheming became meaningless under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s sudden action. ¡°In that case, you all die!¡± In a moment of madness, Lu Jia poured all his celestial power into the Shattered Space Death Thunder, screaming at everyone. He knew that under the hand of a true immortal, he wouldn¡¯t survive a second. His only hope lay in the thunder. Despite his unwillingness, he didn¡¯t hesitate and activated it instantly. ¡°Boom!¡± In the horrified eyes of Feng Xue and Lin Dong, the Shattered Space Death Thunder in Lu Jia¡¯s hand underwent an incredible transformation, glowing with immortal light and expanding to its limit. Silver tendrils emerged from it, penetrating the space around. A terrifying destructive force was gathering, just as Lu Jia had said, reaching the level of a true immortal. The astonishing change made Feng Xue despair. But through the distorted space, she saw Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s indifferent expression. Chapter 1234 - Chapter 1234: Completing the Task, Xuanming Celestial Domain, Part 1 Chapter 1234: Completing the Task, Xuanming Celestial Domain, Part 1 Editor: Henyee Translations Just as the sinister Shattered Space Death Thunder was about to fully unleash its power, destroying everything in this realm, Lu Jia¡¯s face showed excitement and joy. A flash of celestial light appeared in his hand as he summoned another mysterious celestial treasure. This treasure enveloped him with a twisted force, merging him with the violent space around him, making his figure increasingly faint. This was clearly his prepared escape plan. If he could avoid the destructive power of the Shattered Space Death Thunder, even if Feng Xue and the others survived, he could still come out later to clean up the mess, ensuring his victory. However, at the critical moment, Jiang Chengxuan finally made his move. In an instant, under circumstances where no one else could react, he extended his hand, spreading his fingers as if to encompass the entire world. The overwhelming power of his principles instantly covered everything, and mysterious phenomena unfolded to their extreme, as if bringing everything into a new world. The previously raging space distortions, filled with destructive intent, suddenly fell silent. The colossal form, like a celestial dragon¡¯s enormous body, seemed to be throttled, unable to move an inch. This sight left Feng Xue and the other two in shock, their expressions frozen as they gasped in astonishment and doubt. Under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s power, the previous scene of impending cataclysm seemed like an illusion, vanishing in an instant. ¡°Be suppressed!¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s calm voice came through, as his face remained indifferent. He curled his fingers into a fist, and immediately, an invisible force exploded in the twisting void. The location of the Shattered Space Death Thunder collapsed instantly, as if a black hole had formed, collapsing everything into a single point. The power comparable to a true immortal was swallowed entirely within. Amazingly, even the cross-domain teleportation array remained undisturbed. Undoubtedly, all these changes were within Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s control, with nothing beyond his expectations. Such terrifying power was truly astonishing. ¡°How is this possible! Even for a true immortal, the spatial storm of this cross-domain teleportation array shouldn¡¯t be quelled so easily!¡± Lu Jia shouted in madness, his words full of disbelief and despair. According to his plan, triggering the Shattered Space Death Thunder to disrupt the cross-domain teleportation array should have been unstoppable, even for a true immortal. Yet, his perfect plan was effortlessly dismantled by Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°You thought using space collapse to kill us was a clever plan. Unfortunately, you met me,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said coldly, a hint of mockery in his eyes. Without the power of the spatial true solution, avoiding this disaster might have cost him dearly. But with the spatial true solution, the so-called Shattered Space Death Thunder was mere child¡¯s play. Without further ado, Jiang Chengxuan saw Lu Jia attempting to flee. His body shone with silver light as he unleashed his immense spatial power. From all directions, it descended like collapsing mountains. Lu Jia, only at the Transformation Immortal stage, let out a scream and was instantly crushed to ashes, his soul annihilated, without any chance to resist. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï??0.§ã? This long-planned conspiracy, in the face of absolute power, seemed like a joke. Even Feng Xue and the other two hadn¡¯t fully processed what happened before the danger was already eliminated. Moments later, Jiang Chengxuan called them to their senses, and they followed him with admiration into the gate of the cross-domain teleportation array. ¡°Buzz¡ª!¡± With a wave of energy, the world before them transformed. They found themselves in a secret realm filled with endless radiance. Within, thirty-six statues carved from colorful spatial divine stones stood, resembling a sandbox shrouded in celestial mist, representing the thirty-six celestial domains. The most delightful discovery for the group was the vast spatial power contained within these statues, indicating that the cross-domain teleportation array had not been used recently and its energy was fully charged, ready for activation at any time. ¡°Brother Jiang¡­ can this array be activated?¡± Feng Xue asked excitedly, though with a hint of hesitation. Jiang Chengxuan nodded with a faint smile, ¡°Get ready, we¡¯re about to leave.¡± Turning to the still disheartened Feng Xue and the other, he said. The betrayal of their companions had hit them hard, but Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s considerate words quickly lifted their spirits, and they nodded eagerly. Without further delay, Jiang Chengxuan unleashed his vast celestial power, channeling it into the cross-domain teleportation array beneath him. Instantly, the entire secret realm lit up with flowing light, the world spinning. Ancient principles extended throughout, sketching out mysterious scenes. The surrounding void gradually blurred, and projections of celestial domains appeared around them. Chapter 1235 - Chapter 1235: Completing the Task, Xuanming Celestial Domain, Part 2 Chapter 1235: Completing the Task, Xuanming Celestial Domain, Part 2 Editor: Henyee Translations The continuous transitions left everyone dazzled and awestruck. At this moment, it felt as if they were standing in an unimaginable position, overlooking the entirety of the thirty-six celestial domains. Even Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but be amazed by the grandeur of the scene. ¡°Activate!¡± he commanded, regaining his composure and focusing on the formation. Based on ancient records, he had chosen the Xuanming Celestial Domain. With a determined gaze, he fully activated the array¡¯s power. ¡°Boom!¡± A deafening roar echoed in their ears. The power of the space rose like the collapse of the heavens, reaching the sky. In the void, countless layers of spatial barriers were opened, creating a hidden passage. This passage remained in a semi-sealed state to protect its security, only becoming fully operational when the cross-domain teleportation array was activated. Without giving the trio more time to think, a mysterious force enveloped them. In an instant, their figures turned into streams of light, entering the teleportation passage along with the array¡¯s power. This teleportation was the longest and farthest Jiang Chengxuan had ever experienced. Its operation was vastly different from ordinary teleportation arrays. The cross-domain teleportation array first opened a passage in a certain dimension, keeping it hidden and semi-closed to ensure its safety. Only when the array was activated could this passage be fully opened, allowing those within the array to be transported to the other end. This was not just a simple array but a combination of array and creation techniques. Jiang Chengxuan felt a sense of awe, and Feng Xue and the others were left speechless and stunned. The journey through the ancient passage lasted longer than anyone had imagined. The distance between celestial domains was far beyond their expectations. Even the power of the cross-domain teleportation array could only slowly pierce through the complex forces separating the domains. As a result, Jiang Chengxuan and his companions floated through this ancient passage for a century. It was only after Feng Xue¡¯s initial excitement had long subsided that one day, a light from the outside world shone before them. ¡°Buzz¡ª!¡± With a powerful force breaking through the boundary of the Xuanming Celestial Domain, Jiang Chengxuan and his companions suddenly appeared in a valley. The endless spatial power dissipated, transforming into silver mist that enveloped the area. The ancient and mysterious passage quickly closed behind them. ¡°Xuanming Celestial Domain! We finally made it!¡± Feng Xue and her companion cheered, their spirits lifted by the sight of the new domain. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?¦Ï.§ã0 Jiang Chengxuan, however, only let out a small breath, nodding slightly. He wasn¡¯t as excited because his mind was preoccupied with the voice in his head. [Ding!] [Congratulations to the host for achieving the feat of arriving in the Xuanming Celestial Domain.] [Reward: Immortal Wheel of Undying!] [This defensive celestial treasure can withstand true immortal power and transform pure life force to heal injuries.] This time, the system had granted him a defensive treasure of true immortal grade, which also possessed healing abilities. Though the introduction was brief, Jiang Chengxuan immediately sensed the immense restorative power of the Immortal Wheel of Undying upon internalizing it. This treasure could fully heal a cultivator as long as they had a sliver of life remaining, akin to rebirth. Even Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but feel elated. With this treasure, both he and Shen Ruyan essentially had another life. Taking a deep breath to calm his excitement, Jiang Chengxuan stored the Immortal Wheel and then turned his attention to their surroundings. The silver mist had not yet dissipated, and towering trees stood around them like green palaces. Although they had reached the Xuanming Celestial Domain, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t determine their exact location immediately. The cross-domain teleportation array was a one-way mechanism; the Xuanming Celestial Domain did not possess a magical valley like the Wandering Immortal Valley to support such a grand array. ¡°Brother Jiang¡­ do you have a destination in mind¡­ we¡­¡± Feng Xue approached Jiang Chengxuan, her dress swaying, with a hesitant yet soft voice. Although each of them had their own goals for coming to the Xuanming Celestial Domain, they were somewhat vague and unsure of where to start. Feng Xue¡¯s inquiry clearly showed her desire to continue following Jiang Chengxuan for added security. ¡°I¡¯m looking for a rogue cultivator faction in the Xuanming Celestial Domain¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan said thoughtfully. Having formed a bond with Feng Xue and her companion during their journey, Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t mind helping them for now, though he had no intention of taking on their goals fully. ¡°I don¡¯t know where my relatives are¡­ but the treasure I carry will resonate if we meet,¡± Feng Xue said sincerely, her eyes filled with hope as she looked at Jiang Chengxuan. After spending so much time together, she knew the best way to connect with him was through honesty. ¡°No problem, you can follow me for now. But once I find the person I¡¯m looking for, you¡¯ll need to consider settling down,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said after a moment¡¯s thought, agreeing to her request. Hearing this, Feng Xue¡¯s face lit up with joy, and even her male companion seemed momentarily stunned by her radiant smile. Months later, after leaving the valley where they had arrived, Jiang Chengxuan and his companions traveled far and wide until they saw a celestial city in the distance. This remote area had minimal regulation, and they easily entered the city, displaying their cultivation as immortals, met with flattery from the city guards. Though the Xuanming Celestial Domain was different from the Wanxing Celestial Domain, the differences were not significant. The main variance lay in the leading factions of each domain. After entering the city and making inquiries, they learned that this city was called Yuanyan City, located in the extreme west of the Xuanming Celestial Domain, a very remote area. It didn¡¯t even have a teleportation array, meaning they had to travel on foot to reach other celestial cities. This left them somewhat frustrated, feeling their luck had not been favorable. However, Jiang Chengxuan instructed Feng Xue and her companion to investigate whether there were any factions or rogue cultivator alliances nearby. To their surprise, they discovered that the western extremes of the Xuanming Celestial Domain were indeed densely populated with rogue cultivators. Unlike the Wanxing Celestial Domain, the Xuanming Celestial Domain was not fragmented but rather controlled by dominant factions in each region, making survival difficult for rogue cultivators. These dominant factions treated rogue cultivators as easy prey, regularly robbing and killing them without consequence. As a result, rogue cultivators tended to avoid prosperous areas, finding refuge in remote regions like the extreme west. Jiang Chengxuan realized that the probability of finding Shen Ruyan¡¯s rogue cultivator alliance in this area was quite high. This unexpected information felt like a glimmer of hope, leading him to believe their journey might soon see a breakthrough. Chapter 1236 - Chapter 1236: The Crisis of the Rogue Cultivators, A Meeting of Two Chapter 1236: The Crisis of the Rogue Cultivators, A Meeting of Two Editor: Henyee Translations While Jiang Chengxuan and his group were gathering information in Yuanyan City, over at the Rogue Cultivator Alliance, Shen Ruyan stood before her alchemy furnace, feeling a strange and profound sensation. It was as if something missing had suddenly been found, making her heart feel clear and refreshed. However, before she could savor this feeling, an urgent voice outside her cave dwelling interrupted her thoughts. ¡°Ruyan! That detestable Shengguan Immortal Sect is here again. The sect is summoning the elders; please hurry!¡± Hearing this, Shen Ruyan¡¯s already furrowed brows knit even tighter, her beautiful eyes showing a trace of coldness. Without further hesitation, she stepped out of her cave dwelling. Waiting outside was an old woman named Elder Su, the person who had brought her into the Rogue Cultivator Alliance. Over thousands of years, their relationship had grown very close. Shen Ruyan, being reclusive and having a cold demeanor, found a kindred spirit in Elder Su, who had become a dear friend to her in the Xuanzhou Immortal Territory. ¡°Elder Su.¡± ¡°Ruyan! Let¡¯s go! And be cautious.¡± After a brief greeting, Elder Su, her face full of worry, immediately led Shen Ruyan away. On the way, Shen Ruyan took out a veil and covered her stunningly beautiful face to avoid unnecessary trouble. In the Xuanzhou Immortal Territory, she always appeared in this guise. Even after thousands of years, few knew the true appearance of this influential elder of the sect. The next moment, having completed her preparations, Shen Ruyan no longer concealed her cultivation, unleashing the aura of a mid-stage Ascendant. With Elder Su in tow, they vanished from the spot. Yes, over the millennia, Shen Ruyan, with her exceptional understanding and opportunities, had stepped into the realm of the Ascendant. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.?¦Ï This power also significantly enhanced her alchemy skills, benefiting the entire Rogue Cultivator Alliance and gradually earning them a reputation in the extreme west. But it was precisely because of this that trouble had come knocking. With this in mind, the two arrived outside the Rogue Cultivator Alliance¡¯s mountain gate. Here, numerous cultivators of the alliance had gathered, even their leader, Wang Hangshan, was present. ¡°Elder Su, Elder Shen, you¡¯re here.¡± Seeing the two arrive, the other elders and cultivators greeted them respectfully. Everyone in the Rogue Cultivator Alliance knew of Shen Ruyan¡¯s formidable strength. ¡°Hmm.¡± Shen Ruyan merely acknowledged with a nod and directed her gaze to the area beyond the mountain gate. There, in the misty void, lay a vast army of cultivators clad in golden armor, reflecting the sunlight and exuding a formidable presence. Their leader was terrifyingly powerful, his aura blending with heaven and earth, though he did not fully reveal it, it was like a mountain pressing down on the land. He was a true immortal. ¡°You rogue cultivators, have you made up your minds?¡± ¡°Submit to the Shengguan Immortal Sect, and you¡¯ll enjoy endless blessings, a fortune granted by countless lifetimes of cultivation. Don¡¯t be ungrateful!¡± The true immortal sneered, looking down on all the members of the Rogue Cultivator Alliance with disdain and arrogance. His words ignited fury among the alliance members, their faces turning livid. Even Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes grew cold with anger. The rapid development of the Rogue Cultivator Alliance had not matched their growth in individual strength, attracting the covetous eyes of this true immortal sect. The Shengguan Immortal Sect had repeatedly sent envoys to persuade the alliance to join them. Fearing the true immortal sect¡¯s master, the leader of the Rogue Cultivator Alliance had no choice but to negotiate continuously, avoiding an open conflict. But today, the Shengguan Immortal Sect could no longer tolerate waiting and brought an army to force the alliance¡¯s decision. ¡°Hmph!¡± ¡°We in the Rogue Cultivator Alliance have no interest in your so-called blessings!¡± ¡°Kings and nobles are not born; we cultivate here well enough without your sect¡¯s help!¡± Finally, the long-suppressed leader of the alliance, Wang Hangshan, exploded, his voice booming as he shouted at the true immortal of Shengguan. Instantly, the immortal¡¯s face darkened, and the atmosphere turned murderous. The sky seemed to resonate with thunder, and explosive power simmered, ready to erupt. ¡°Today, you have no choice. This is your last chance,¡± the immortal said coldly, his true immortal aura no longer concealed, turning into an invisible pressure that slightly distorted the void. This overwhelming power made everyone feel as if a heavy stone was pressing down on their hearts. Thousands of rogue cultivators exchanged worried glances, their expressions filled with fear. Even the alliance elders looked grim, their jaws clenched tight. They knew that submitting to the Shengguan Immortal Sect was a pretext. Joining the sect would likely result in worse treatment due to the discrimination from the sect¡¯s main members, with even their safety and property rights unprotected. After all, the attitude of the entire Xuanzhou Immortal Territory towards rootless rogue cultivators was well known. After a prolonged silence, the alliance leader Wang Hangshan surveyed his surroundings, seeing the resolve in everyone¡¯s eyes. He then fixed his gaze on the true immortal and shouted word by word, ¡°The Rogue Cultivator Alliance will never be slaves!¡± Immediately, countless disciples of the alliance were inspired. Chapter 1237 - Chapter 1237: The Crisis of the Rogue Cultivators, A Meeting of Two Chapter 1237: The Crisis of the Rogue Cultivators, A Meeting of Two Editor: Henyee Translations In the sky above, a loud chant rang out: ¡°Rogue Cultivator Alliance! We will never be slaves!¡± ¡°Rogue Cultivator Alliance! We will never be slaves!¡± ¡°Rogue Cultivator Alliance! We will never be slaves!¡± This defiance against tyranny ignited a fighting spirit in everyone¡¯s hearts. Even Shen Ruyan and the elderly Elder Su stood resolute, unwilling to retreat a single step. For Shen Ruyan, the Rogue Cultivator Alliance held her dedication and efforts. After cultivating here for thousands of years, it was impossible to say she had no feelings for it. Thus, she couldn¡¯t just abandon the alliance and leave it to its fate. ¡°You obstinate fools! Kill them! Anyone who resists, dies!¡± However, this act of defiance thoroughly enraged the arrogant Shengguan Sect Leader. His immense immortal power erupted as he roared, and the golden-armored flood behind him surged forward, transforming into countless streams of light, charging toward the mountain gate of the Rogue Cultivator Alliance. A terrifying battle was about to erupt! ¡­ Meanwhile, on the other side, in Yuanyan City, after much investigation, Jiang Chengxuan had just received an immensely exciting piece of news. He heard that in the extreme west, there was a rising rogue cultivator faction whose crafted immortal treasures were extraordinary. These treasures were imbued with terrifying thunderous laws, carrying a destructive aura. Furthermore, the person crafting these treasures was reportedly a rogue cultivator with the surname Shen! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?0.§ã? This news undeniably pointed to Shen Ruyan¡¯s whereabouts. The sudden good news made Jiang Chengxuan ecstatic. He hadn¡¯t expected that the information about his long-sought partner would come so easily. It had only been a short while since he entered Xuanzhou Immortal Territory, and now she was so close. ¡°Brother Jiang, should we head straight to the Rogue Cultivator Alliance now?¡± Hearing this, Feng Xue and the others, though smiling, had complex feelings. While it was joyful that Jiang Chengxuan had found his partner, it also meant that their parting was imminent. ¡°Yes.¡± Jiang Chengxuan, focused on the urgency of the situation, nodded with a smile to Feng Xue. Without any hesitation, he waved his sleeve, summoning his immortal power to tear through the void. Taking the two with him, he transformed into a beam of light, swiftly heading toward the Rogue Cultivator Alliance. With Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s current cultivation, traveling thousands of miles was instantaneous. The three of them, hearts pounding with anticipation, watched as everything before them blurred and flew past, eagerly awaiting the moment of arrival. At that very moment, the entire Rogue Cultivator Alliance was in dire straits. The battle had only begun, and the once serene environment was already in ruins. The sky seemed to fall, the earth cracked, and rivers of blood flowed. The domain of the Rogue Cultivator Alliance was ravaged by the powerful cultivators of Shengguan Sect, their terrifying power bringing devastation. Countless rogue cultivators fought desperately with their treasures against the invaders. Even the elderly Elder Su did not hesitate to join the fray, wielding her treasures in fierce combat. The strongest enemy, the Shengguan Sect Leader, was held off by the combined efforts of Alliance Leader Wang Hangshan and Shen Ruyan, who were using the protective array of the alliance. Besides the leader, Shen Ruyan was the strongest in the alliance. ¡°Insignificant worms! Overestimating yourselves!¡± In the void, the Shengguan Sect Leader sneered with a cruel expression, facing Shen Ruyan¡¯s powerful attacks and the array¡¯s defenses. He unleashed a massive palm strike, connecting with the entire realm, pulling the elements, and suppressing everything beneath it¡ªa display of true immortal power! ¡°Boom!¡± The battlefield resounded with the loudest explosion yet, tearing apart a large section of space and unleashing chaotic energy. Under this blow, the alliance¡¯s protective array nearly collapsed, and Shen Ruyan was forced back a hundred feet, her expression serious. Despite her formidable abilities, she was no match for a true immortal. The gap between them was immense, far greater than any ordinary difference in cultivation levels. ¡°Submit to me!¡± In an instant, the sect leader manifested various visions, covering the world and exploding with destructive force. With a cold glint in his eye, he seized an opportunity and launched another deadly strike at the alliance. ¡°Boom!¡± An overwhelming blast of immortal power struck the protective array, shattering it with a deafening explosion. In that moment, every member of the Rogue Cultivator Alliance felt despair, their hearts chilled. Before they could react, the terrifying aftermath swept through, claiming countless lives. Even the elders who had sworn to fight to the death felt sorrow and desolation. The alliance had grown from a handful of individuals to its current size, with countless sacrifices and hardships. Their goal was never to dominate the world but to create a haven for rogue cultivators to practice freely. But fate was cruel, and even such a modest dream seemed out of reach. ¡°Since you refuse to submit, you will all die! You¡¯re nothing but ants!¡± The true immortal sect leader cared nothing for their feelings. His eyes filled with cold bloodlust as he prepared to unleash another attack. Without the protection of the array, the death toll among the rogue cultivators would be catastrophic. Seeing this, the members of the Rogue Cultivator Alliance were all filled with fear and disbelief. At this critical moment, Shen Ruyan¡¯s earlier premonition intensified, distracting her from the battle. She thought she had been cursed. But then, a powerful voice cut through the void from afar, freezing her in her tracks. ¡°Stop!¡± This voice, imbued with immense power, instantly dissipated the energy gathered in the sect leader¡¯s hand. Everyone turned in astonishment to see a towering figure standing on a cloud of rainbow light, arriving in an instant. His aura, that of a true immortal, was unmistakable and shook the entire battlefield. Even the arrogant sect leader¡¯s eyes narrowed in caution. ¡°Who are you?¡± The sect leader demanded, his tone grave. However, the newcomer paid him no mind. In his eyes, there was only one figure¡ªan ethereal, peerless beauty. In the stunned silence, Shen Ruyan¡¯s tear-filled eyes locked onto the figure, filled with disbelief and joy. In the next instant, her elegant figure flew towards him like a swallow returning to its nest, crashing into his chest. ¡°Husband! I¡¯ve missed you so much!¡± ¡°Wife, you¡¯ve suffered! I¡¯m here now!¡± This timely arrival could be none other than Jiang Chengxuan. After a separation of thousands of years, the two who had ascended from the spirit realm to the immortal realm were finally reunited! Their heartfelt emotions and the trials they had endured were beyond words. They simply embraced tightly, like the most ordinary of couples. The onlookers, witnessing this divine pair, felt a sacred aura wash over them. The fierce battle came to a halt, the murderous atmosphere giving way to an eerie calm. In the distance, Feng Xue watched the reunion with a complex expression, her emotions a mix of joy and sorrow. Chapter 1238 - Chapter 1238: Repelling the True Immortal and Saving Elder Su Chapter 1238: Repelling the True Immortal and Saving Elder Su Editor: Henyee Translations In the midst of the fierce battlefield, the breathtaking scene finally came to an end after a long time. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan stood side by side, their faces emanating a serene and divine light. Looking at their expressions, one could tell that no matter what dangers lay ahead, they would resolutely face them together. Nothing could separate them. ¡°Who are you? Do you intend to interfere with the affairs of my Shengguan Immortal Sect?¡± Seeing this, only the True Immortal Sect Master remained calm, his eyes narrowing as he looked at Jiang Chengxuan, questioning sharply. After observing for a while, based on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attire and his relationship with Shen Ruyan, the sect master guessed that Jiang Chengxuan was likely a rogue cultivator as well. This assumption calmed him considerably, and his arrogance returned. ¡°Ruyan, what is happening here?¡± But once again, Jiang Chengxuan ignored the sect master, turning to Shen Ruyan and asking gently. Without any hesitation, Shen Ruyan objectively recounted everything that had happened, including the oppression, coercion, and eventual attempt of the Shengguan Immortal Sect to forcibly occupy the Rogue Cultivator Alliance. Hearing the whole story, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes grew cold. ¡°Such injustice defies the fairness of the immortal path. I do not wish to make enemies, but if you intend to seize this place by force, then I have no choice but to intervene.¡± The next moment, his True Immortal aura erupted, shaking the void. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body radiated divine light as he addressed the Shengguan Immortal Sect members with a thunderous voice. The elders and disciples of the Rogue Cultivator Alliance, realizing they had encountered a benefactor, looked at Jiang Chengxuan with hopeful and tearful eyes. On the other hand, the members of the Shengguan Immortal Sect were all intimidated by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s aura, their faces turning grim. With such a powerful presence opposing them, regardless of the outcome, the Shengguan Immortal Sect would undoubtedly pay a heavy price, contrary to their intentions for coming here. Even a pyrrhic victory was unacceptable. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0¦Í?¦Ï.§ã¦Ï Thus, in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s declaration, the sect master began to ponder. ¡°Hmph! Let¡¯s see what you¡¯re capable of!¡± The sect master sneered, his expression turning cold. With a roar, his immense immortal power erupted, tearing through the void and launching an attack. He had no intention of retreating directly, as that would make the Shengguan Immortal Sect appear weak. At the very least, he had to personally engage Jiang Chengxuan in battle to conclude the conflict. If Jiang Chengxuan proved to be weak, the sect master could continue their campaign to annex the Rogue Cultivator Alliance and possibly kill a True Immortal, bringing great fame to the Shengguan Immortal Sect. With these thoughts in mind, the sect master unleashed his full power. In an instant, countless golden lights stood like cliffs around Jiang Chengxuan, crystalline and jade-like, resembling a golden mountain and river scroll, pressing down upon him. The terrifying power made everyone present gasp. But facing this assault, Jiang Chengxuan remained calm. He waved his hand, manifesting the Five Elements, Life and Death, and Reincarnation laws. Within the golden mountains and rivers, countless world visions and myriad transformations appeared, containing overpowering immortal rules. ¡°Boom!¡± In the next moment, before anyone could react, the two forces collided in the void, sending shockwaves that made the world tremble. However, the outcome of this clash was unexpected for everyone. The sect master¡¯s manifested rules shattered instantly upon contact with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s visions. The grand golden world collapsed as if the sky had fallen. ¡°How is this possible!¡± The sect master¡¯s heart froze, feeling as though he had fallen into an ice cave. This scene clearly demonstrated that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s understanding of the immortal rules was far superior. ¡°You wanted me to make a move, so let¡¯s see how you handle it.¡± In response, Jiang Chengxuan coldly declared. His power surged, no longer concealed, and the immortal energy enhanced by cultivation pills and the celestial beast body filled the sky, shaking the entire void. This display stunned everyone, proving Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s dominance over the sect master. The sect master was now genuinely panicked. Regardless of whether Jiang Chengxuan was a rogue cultivator, his strength clearly surpassed his own. ¡°Boom!¡± In the silent battlefield, only the violent roar of immortal energy remained. In the next instant, under the gaze of everyone, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s immortal power, like a collapsing sky, surged forward with immense force. Even the True Immortal sect master felt insignificant under this pressure. ¡°No!¡ªNo!¡± Facing such terrifying power, the sect master hurriedly summoned his immortal treasure, unleashing its power to fend off the attack. However, this could not change the outcome, and he was forced back step by step. Finally, with a pained expression, he took out a glowing golden jade, crushing it. Instantly, golden rays shot up to the sky, transforming into a sharp force that finally dissipated Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attack. Chapter 1239 - Chapter 1239: Repelling the True Immortal and Saving Elder Su (2) Chapter 1239: Repelling the True Immortal and Saving Elder Su (2) Editor: Henyee Translations This item was clearly one of the sect master¡¯s trump cards. After just one exchange, Jiang Chengxuan had already forced him into such a desperate situation, highlighting the vast difference in their strengths. ¡°Today, we admit defeat! Retreat!¡± Without any hesitation, the sect master immediately conceded. His eyes filled with uncertainty, he turned into a streak of golden light and fled. Following his lead, countless elders of the Shengguan Immortal Sect scrambled to escape, dispersing like birds and beasts. The disciples of the Shengguan Immortal Sect, seeing the situation turn unfavorable, shouted for a retreat and withdrew like a receding tide. However, with the signal from the elders of the Rogue Cultivator Alliance, countless disciples seized the opportunity to strike the retreating forces, slaying the enemy as they pursued. Jiang Chengxuan did not intend to pursue them aggressively. After all, having just arrived in the Xuanyuan Immortal Domain, it was unwise to make enemies so hastily and attract undue attention. ¡°Husband, follow me.¡± With a sweet and affectionate smile, Shen Ruyan took Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand and led him to the stunned elders of the Rogue Cultivator Alliance. ¡°Thank you for your righteous intervention, saving our Rogue Cultivator Alliance from disaster. We are deeply grateful!¡± The members of the Rogue Cultivator Alliance reacted quickly, bowing to Jiang Chengxuan in gratitude. ¡°It was a small effort, nothing worth mentioning.¡± Jiang Chengxuan, maintaining his humility, glanced around kindly and returned their salute. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?¦Ï.?? ¡°Su Lao! Su Lao! What¡¯s wrong?¡± However, amidst this joyful moment, a sudden cry of urgency arose from the back of the Rogue Cultivator Alliance, causing a commotion. The crowd quickly parted to reveal the elderly woman who had accompanied Shen Ruyan, sitting on the ground in pain, her aura unstable. ¡°She¡¯s been cursed!¡± An elder with extensive knowledge immediately exclaimed. This revelation cast a shadow over everyone, filling them with dread. Especially Shen Ruyan, whose joy at reuniting with her husband was now clouded by worry. Su Lao was one of her few close friends here. Seeing her in such a state was heart-wrenching. ¡°Hummm¡ª!¡± Before they could process the situation, another sudden change occurred. A mysterious wave of energy erupted among them. Turning towards the source, they saw an unfamiliar female cultivator in a long dress, exuding an extraordinary aura. ¡°Xiaoxue?¡± ¡°Brother Jiang! This¡­¡± The female cultivator was none other than Feng Xue, who had just rushed over. The unexpected turn of events left everyone bewildered. However, a flash of insight hit Jiang Chengxuan, and he quickly pieced it all together. Feng Xue had mentioned that she carried a mysterious treasure since birth, a gift from her family, which would react upon meeting them. This sudden reaction from her treasure could only mean one thing¡ªher relative was among the Rogue Cultivator Alliance. Jiang Chengxuan introduced Feng Xue to the Rogue Cultivator Alliance members, explaining his deductions. This left everyone even more astonished, including Feng Xue, who was in a state of disbelief. Could her long-lost relative really be here, at such an unexpected moment? ¡°Su Lao¡­ once mentioned having a child who was lost¡­¡± Shen Ruyan¡¯s hesitant words revealed a shocking secret, hitting everyone like a bolt of lightning. ¡°My¡­ mother?¡± Feng Xue, reeling from the revelation, looked at the old woman¡¯s aged face, seeing the resemblance. The pain etched on Su Lao¡¯s face tore at her heart, filling her with sorrow. The anticipated reunion with her mother was now overshadowed by the fear of losing her to this curse. Everyone was left speechless, their expressions filled with sorrow. Su Lao was a respected elder in the Rogue Cultivator Alliance, and seeing her suffer like this pained them deeply. ¡°Husband¡­¡± Shen Ruyan, looking to Jiang Chengxuan for help, spoke softly. Understanding, Jiang Chengxuan nodded and addressed the crowd. ¡°Everyone, step back. I have a way to break this curse.¡± His words, filled with confidence, made everyone tremble with hope. They obediently moved aside, while Feng Xue looked at him with deep gratitude and hope. Jiang Chengxuan gave her a reassuring nod before summoning a giant alchemy furnace with a flash of divine light. With a wave of his hand, the furnace ignited with celestial flames, displaying countless mystical visions. Focusing intently, Jiang Chengxuan produced various celestial herbs, each exuding an astonishing aura, and placed them into the furnace. ¡°Humm! Humm! Humm!¡± The flames roared, refining the herbs into their purest essence, forming a divine concoction. Only then did everyone understand how he planned to break the curse. They gasped, realizing Jiang Chengxuan was not only a formidable True Immortal but also an esteemed alchemist. Such a combination of skills made him a revered figure, even within the Xuanyuan Immortal Domain. To the Rogue Cultivator Alliance, he was nothing short of a divine savior. Even Feng Xue, who had spent time with him, was surprised. Watching his serious expression, her anxious heart gradually calmed, trusting that he could handle any situation. Shen Ruyan smiled proudly at her husband, confident in his abilities. ¡°Boom!¡± Under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s precise control, the alchemical process proceeded swiftly. His True Immortal power enhanced the refining, and soon, a celestial pill began to take shape within the furnace. Meanwhile, Su Lao, though in pain, showed no signs of deteriorating, giving everyone hope. Finally, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s focus reached its peak. ¡°Alchemy complete!¡± With a final incantation, the furnace roared, and a celestial pill, radiating divine light and emitting a tantalizing fragrance, flew out. The atmosphere turned celebratory as everyone watched the pill land in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand. ¡°Xiaoxue, take this.¡± Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan sent the pill soaring towards Feng Xue, who caught it with teary eyes. She rushed to Su Lao¡¯s side, full of gratitude and urgency. Chapter 1240 - Chapter 1240: The Immortal’s Blessed Land Chapter 1240: The Immortal¡¯s Blessed Land Editor: Henyee Translations At the entrance of the Rogue Cultivator Alliance¡¯s mountain gate, everyone was holding their breath, waiting. Although Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s alchemical skills had already won over everyone present, they were all amateurs and didn¡¯t fully understand the profound intricacies of his methods. Therefore, doubts still lingered in their hearts about whether this elixir could truly break the curse afflicting Elder Su. ¡°Humm¡ª¡± With utmost care, Feng Xue guided the elixir with her snow-white, delicate hands into Elder Su¡¯s mouth. As Feng Xue channeled her celestial power to refine the elixir within Elder Su, strange ripples began to emanate from Su¡¯s body. A gentle yet immense force quickly filled her entire being, soothing her pain and halting her trembling. ¡°Excellent! This is wonderful!¡± ¡°Elder Su is saved! This is truly a miracle!¡± ¡°This friend¡¯s divine abilities are truly unfathomable!¡± The cultivators of the Rogue Cultivator Alliance erupted in astonished murmurs, their faces filled with reverence and awe. ¡°Husband, it¡¯s all thanks to you!¡± Beside Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan looked at him with deep affection, her stunning beauty radiant with joy. She spoke softly, her voice full of gratitude. ¡°It¡¯s nothing. As long as I am here.¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied with a smile. After being separated for ten thousand years, their reunion felt like a honeymoon, full of newfound warmth and affection. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0¦Í?¦Ï.?¦Ï ¡°Old¡­ I¡¯m okay now?¡± From within the depths of the elixir¡¯s power, Elder Su¡¯s aged voice slowly emerged, invigorating everyone¡¯s spirits. She stood up, looking around in bewilderment. The celestial elixir had not only dispelled her curse but also revitalized her, making her look several years younger. ¡°Elder Su! You¡¯re alright! All thanks to this celestial master!¡± The alliance leader stepped forward, pointing to Jiang Chengxuan and recounting the events that had transpired. Elder Su, filled with gratitude, was about to bow deeply to Jiang Chengxuan, but the couple quickly stopped her. With the crisis averted, the atmosphere turned jubilant. Elder Su suddenly felt a tremor in her heart, as if sensing something significant. She turned around and precisely locked eyes with Feng Xue, who was looking back at her with a complex expression. In Feng Xue¡¯s hand, a mysterious artifact glowed softly. In that moment, time seemed to stand still. Elder Su, realizing what was happening, trembled and walked unsteadily towards Feng Xue. ¡°My¡­ daughter¡­ my daughter!¡± ¡°Mother¡­!¡± As Elder Su¡¯s aged hand touched Feng Xue¡¯s face, she broke down in tears, crying uncontrollably. Feng Xue, too, embraced her mother tightly, tears streaming down her face. Under the gaze of everyone present, the long-lost mother and daughter had finally reunited in a heartwarming scene. ¡­ That night, outside Shen Ruyan¡¯s cave abode, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan sat side by side, leaning on each other and gazing at the starry sky. Holding hands tightly, they recounted the events of the past ten thousand years. Through Shen Ruyan¡¯s narration, Jiang Chengxuan learned about her experiences since arriving in the Xuanyuan Immortal Domain. After joining the Rogue Cultivator Alliance, she refined her skills in artifact crafting, firmly establishing her position. Through her crafting abilities, she exchanged for numerous opportunities, such as elixirs, celestial herbs, and even information about ancient ruins. This dual focus on artifact crafting and cultivation led to her rapid progress. Jiang Chengxuan, in turn, recounted his own journey over the past ten thousand years, from joining the Flying Immortal City Alchemy Alliance to entering the Wanxing Immortal Domain Alchemy Alliance, exploring the water sect ruins, battling sect cultivators, and slaying the ancient true dragon. Every tale made Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes sparkle with wonder, her emotions fluctuating between worry and joy. Regardless of the hardships, today they had finally reunited in this vast immortal domain, fulfilling a long-cherished dream. Their seemingly unreachable goal had been realized, filling them with profound emotions. For a while, they sat in companionable silence, overwhelmed by their feelings. During this period, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan lived as celestial lovers in the Rogue Cultivator Alliance, sharing their insights on the Dao and enjoying their time together. One day, their peaceful life was interrupted by Elder Su¡¯s arrival outside Shen Ruyan¡¯s cave abode. ¡°Thank you so much, Chengxuan and Ruyan, for everything¡­¡± As they walked out to greet her, they saw Elder Su and Feng Xue approaching, both smiling warmly. Elder Su expressed her gratitude with a bow. ¡°Please, it was nothing¡­¡± Shen Ruyan replied with a smile. The four of them exchanged pleasantries before Elder Su got to the main reason for her visit. Chapter 1241 - Chapter 1241: The Immortal’s Blessed Land, Part 2 Chapter 1241: The Immortal¡¯s Blessed Land, Part 2 Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°For the life-saving grace you have shown me and the kindness towards Xue¡¯er, I would find it difficult to be at peace if I didn¡¯t repay you.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan both felt their hearts tremble upon hearing this. Their eyes widened in surprise. ¡°This¡­¡± For a moment, Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t know how to respond, simply looking at Elder Su in astonishment. ¡°Please, do not refuse this old woman¡¯s goodwill,¡± Elder Su continued, her expression serious. ¡°This Immortal¡¯s Blessed Land has existed for a long time and will inevitably reveal itself in due time. My daughter and I lack the cultivation to seize it. Rather than let others benefit, it¡¯s better to entrust it to you two.¡± Feng Xue immediately chimed in, ¡°Yes, Brother Jiang! Elder Shen! If you don¡¯t accept, I will also be troubled.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan exchanged glances, their brows furrowed. After a moment of consideration, they solemnly nodded to the mother and daughter. ¡°The secret of the Immortal¡¯s Blessed Land is indeed significant. Even for me, it represents a great opportunity. Although it is such, I still feel unworthy. These elixirs will serve as my repayment. Please, do not decline.¡± With that, Jiang Chengxuan generously took out several high-grade elixirs and presented them to the pair, summoning a breeze to carry the glowing, radiant pills and jade bottles into their hands. ¡°This¡­ this is too much¡­¡± Elder Su hesitated. ¡°Elder Su, please accept it,¡± Shen Ruyan said softly. ¡°Otherwise, we would feel guilty for accepting your kindness.¡± Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï???.§ã¦Ï Relenting, Elder Su nodded and began to recount the secret. The key to the Immortal¡¯s Blessed Land lay within the mysterious artifact Feng Xue had. It was the same artifact that had led to Feng Xue being abandoned in the Wanxing Immortal Domain when Elder Su and her partner discovered it. This artifact had enabled their rise from mere mortals to celestial beings. Upon discovering more about the artifact, they learned about the Immortal¡¯s Blessed Land. However, their possession of the artifact brought disaster. A mysterious force sought to steal it, leading to constant assassination attempts. Elder Su¡¯s partner died protecting her, and their newborn daughter, Feng Xue, was sent away with the artifact for safety. This event shattered their family, and Elder Su had to hide her identity while Feng Xue wandered alone until their recent reunion. ¡°Succeed or fail, all because of this artifact¡­¡± Elder Su sighed, her expression a mix of nostalgia, relief, and acceptance. The events were so distant that she might have never revisited them if not for Feng Xue¡¯s sudden reappearance. ¡°Elder Su¡­¡± Moved, Shen Ruyan held Elder Su¡¯s hand in comfort. Elder Su smiled and shook her head, signaling that there was no need to worry. ¡°This is the artifact related to the Immortal¡¯s Blessed Land.¡± Feng Xue solemnly took out a nine-colored mysterious stone. It was inscribed with ancient runes and emitted an aura reminiscent of primordial times. Even with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cultivation, he could sense countless changes occurring within it, hinting at the power of the primordial era. ¡°What information does this artifact contain about the Blessed Land?¡± ¡°There is a seal within the artifact that has been fluctuating recently. The information is likely hidden there.¡± Feng Xue handed the artifact to Jiang Chengxuan, who accepted it and carefully examined it. Channeling his divine sense into the nine-colored stone, he saw a primordial universe, with lands forming from chaotic explosions. Rules of creation emerged, birthing the cosmos. Suddenly, a primordial gate appeared, blocking further insight. Realizing the seal wasn¡¯t too powerful, Jiang Chengxuan activated the ancient runes with his celestial power. Soon, a mystical wave erupted, and the gate opened, releasing primordial energy and celestial light into his consciousness. ¡°Humm¡ª¡± A flood of information about the Immortal¡¯s Blessed Land surged into Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. After a while, he withdrew his consciousness and returned to the present. ¡°How was it, husband?¡± Shen Ruyan asked with concern. Jiang Chengxuan smiled, returning the artifact to Feng Xue before explaining, ¡°The information is indeed within. The Blessed Land was left by an ancient celestial being named Chuxuan. It wasn¡¯t created by him but is a fragment from the beginning of the universe that fell into the Xuanyuan Immortal Domain, discovered by Chuxuan, who used it as a training ground. The nine-colored stone originated from there.¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s explanation answered everyone¡¯s questions. The mention of primordial forces left the three women in awe, their eyes shining with excitement. For Elder Su, this revelation solved the mystery that had shaped her life. ¡­ After learning about the Blessed Land, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan began meticulous preparations, gathering elixirs and treasures. A few years later, without a sound, the two left the Rogue Cultivator Alliance, heading toward a place called the Western Black Sea, on the western edge of the Xuanyuan Immortal Domain. The Western Black Sea was infamous for its danger, composed of a black ocean made from a mysterious liquid filled with countless erratic and malevolent dao laws, birthing numerous strange and evil beings. Many cultivators had explored it, but few returned. It was said that at the sea¡¯s edge lay a void, with a waterfall leading to another world. Falling into this abyss meant being engulfed by the black sea, unable to escape, destined for reincarnation. Before setting out, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had thoroughly investigated these tales, suspecting that the origins of the Western Black Sea were linked to the primordial fragment. Chapter 1242 - Chapter 1242: The Primordial Land, Ten Thousand Worlds, Part 1 Chapter 1242: The Primordial Land, Ten Thousand Worlds, Part 1 Editor: Henyee Translations Over an expanse of black ocean, two figures appeared in this desolate place. Bathed in celestial light, they stood like stars in the night. Beneath them, the strange black sea roiled like a writhing mountain range. Occasionally, grotesque creatures would emerge, resembling twisted limbs and shapeless masses, observing the two above before retreating into the black sea, stung by the celestial light. These two were none other than Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, who had ventured to the Western Black Sea in search of the Immortal¡¯s Blessed Land. After a long journey, they finally witnessed this eerie place firsthand. ¡°The rules of this celestial domain are all distorted¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan remarked softly, looking down at the black sea. In the Western Black Sea, all rules differed from those in the mortal world, affecting anyone who entered, regardless of their cultivation level. ¡°With your Celestial Expelling Elixir, it should be manageable,¡± Shen Ruyan replied with a slight smile. She took out a black and white elixir from her bosom. The moment it was in her hand, it emitted a radiant glow, dispelling much of the eerie power around them. This elixir was one of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s preparations for the Western Black Sea, designed to ward off evil and maintain righteous energy. ¡°Let¡¯s give it a try,¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded, swallowing the elixir without hesitation. Instantly, a righteous force spread throughout his body, forming a protective aura. The chaotic, distorted power around him was pushed back, creating a cleared area. Satisfied with the results, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan exchanged smiles and, relying on the elixir¡¯s power, transformed into streaks of light and plunged into the Western Black Sea. Immediately, their surroundings turned into a chaotic darkness filled with turbulent currents and countless strange eyes. It felt as if colossal monsters lurked in the unseen world, ready to devour intruders. But Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were unfazed. Their celestial power remained contained as they resolutely advanced through the boundless darkness, cutting through it like two streaks of white light. Suddenly, a dense black mist surged, and with a roar, a gigantic monster emerged, its mouth wide enough to swallow a hundred feet in width. It created a terrifying suction, pulling in the dark currents and aiming to engulf Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°Hmph!¡± Jiang Chengxuan snorted coldly and struck back. He summoned the Five Elements Universe Map, transforming it into a golden dot, like a small golden fish in the black sea, swimming against the massive current. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?¦Ï.§ã¦Ï ¡°Humm¡ª!¡± The next moment, the golden dot pierced the monster¡¯s head, releasing an infinite golden light that sliced through every dark current. This display of power exposed countless hidden monsters, causing them to panic and retreat into the depths. But the leading monster wasn¡¯t so lucky. Under the attack of the Gengjin Void Sword, it died instantly and sank silently to the bottom of the Western Black Sea. Without stopping, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan continued their journey, killing countless monstrous creatures along the way. They encountered no resistance as they proceeded through their path. Eventually, they reached their destination, having crossed numerous dark currents and left behind a trail of slain creatures. Before them was a pitch-black void, nearly devoid of dark currents, filled instead with a deathly stillness that clashed with the rest of the Western Black Sea. Standing there, Jiang Chengxuan pondered for a moment before unleashing his celestial power, stirring a torrent that cleared away the ancient sediment. Underneath, ancient and enormous runes were revealed, similar to those on the nine-colored mysterious stone Feng Xue held. ¡°It¡¯s definitely here!¡± Shen Ruyan exclaimed in delight. Jiang Chengxuan nodded, exhaling deeply. It seemed that the celestial being Chuxuan had left no restrictions to monopolize the opportunity. The place retained its original form, making it easier for Jiang Chengxuan to decipher the entrance. Under Shen Ruyan¡¯s protection, Jiang Chengxuan sat cross-legged in mid-air, using his Heaven-Calculating Technique to decipher the mysteries of the place. Cloaked in the power of the Celestial Expelling Elixir, celestial energy, and his divination power, he began his calculations. Chapter 1243 - Chapter 1243: The Primeval Land, Multitudinous Worlds, Part 2 Chapter 1243: The Primeval Land, Multitudinous Worlds, Part 2 Editor: Henyee Translations Jiang Chengxuan appeared like a celestial statue, occasionally emitting radiance, injecting his celestial power into the ancient runes beneath him. As more celestial power was infused, the ancient runes, resembling dead snakes, began to twist and writhe. They still lay on the ground but quickly connected, forming a large, unified shape with the head of the snake biting its tail. ¡°Buzz¡ª!¡± Instantly, all the ancient runes merged into one. An incomparably mystical wave erupted, causing the shadows in the area to boil. An overwhelming and ancient aura descended, enveloping Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. The two exchanged a glance and quickly moved to stand together. The next moment, the power of the ancient runes fully exploded, twisting the entire world as if turning it from the dark side to the bright side. The previously pitch-black world suddenly opened up, and Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt themselves drifting, like floating along with the waves. When they regained their clarity, they found themselves in an entirely new plane. The first thing they felt was the overwhelming, yet strange, aura surrounding them. Next, they saw an endless expanse of starry illusions, layers upon layers of spatial dimensions, constructing the world before them. These were reflections of the universe, like sheer curtains veiling and obscuring everything, creating a dreamlike place, almost like a miniature universe. For a moment, gazing at such a magnificent scene, even the well-informed Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but marvel. ¡°The level of power here is very high, extremely close to the power of the Primeval!¡± Jiang Chengxuan said slowly. The power of the Primeval is the most original force left from the dawn of the vast universe, the essence of this world. Jiang Chengxuan faintly sensed that this opportunity might help him find a breakthrough to the realm of Earth Immortals, allowing him to create his own blessed land. ¡°Husband, this place seems to have countless layers of worlds. We¡­¡± Shen Ruyan looked ahead, feeling troubled. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï???.§ã? She could see that while the Earth Immortal blessed land was said to be in this realm, each step ahead was composed of countless projections of worlds, making it difficult to locate the true destination. ¡°No matter, my dear. Let us first explore the paths within,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied, not planning to hesitate. The two exchanged a glance, nodded, and stepped forward into one of the projections. Instantly, ancient and vast auras projected onto them, brilliant and mystical. Their figures were immediately swallowed by that layer of projection. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± Thunder roared, and the sky was filled with rolling thunder. After passing through that layer of projection, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan found themselves in a world entirely submerged in lightning. Here, the celestial energy was violent, with countless types of lightning laws rampaging, filling every inch of space. Whether it was Primordial Divine Thunder or thunder never seen by Shen Ruyan, all were dancing like silver dragons, roaring incessantly. ¡°Be careful!¡± Shen Ruyan immediately acted, manifesting her celestial body, and her lightning laws unfolded, summoning a sea of glowing celestial light around them. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± The most explosive thunders clashed, and the deafening booms continued. Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes focused, and her celestial lightning spread wildly, suppressing the entire thunder-filled small world. Amid the earth-shattering tremors, energy turbulence created a towering storm. ¡°It seems these multitudinous worlds are indeed not friendly¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan remarked seriously. The violent thunderous realm before them already revealed some information: these multitudinous projection worlds were naturally occurring rather than man-made, suggesting many dangers and trials. After all, unaltered planes are inherently unsuitable for living. However, this did not instill fear in Jiang Chengxuan. The next moment, facing the overwhelming thunder in this world, he unleashed his full power without hesitation, showcasing his true immortal cultivation. The laws of the Five Elements, Reincarnation, and Life and Death appeared one after another, transforming into three great abysses, gathering true immortal power, tearing open the world, and brutally striking out. ¡°Buzz¡ª!¡± The entire world fell silent for a moment, and the thunder power was annihilated wherever the three great laws passed, turning into nothingness. For this small world, Jiang Chengxuan, who had comprehended the divine abilities of immortals, was an existence akin to a dimensional suppressor. Even Shen Ruyan retracted her power, realizing that her intervention wasn¡¯t needed. ¡°Roar¡ª!¡± Suddenly, an explosive roar resounded through the heavens and earth. The remaining thunder, which Jiang Chengxuan had mostly wiped out, abruptly gathered, forming a spot of hazy celestial light that exploded violently. Before Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan could react, that spot of celestial light expanded, emitting an incredibly terrifying aura. A figure, shrouded in radiance and seemingly carrying the Milky Way on its back, suddenly appeared. It had two horns, six wings, a head like a wolf and tiger, and a body resembling glazed glass, with raging thunder within¡ªa Thunder Spirit. More importantly, Jiang Chengxuan sensed the aura of Primeval power from this Thunder Spirit! In an instant, his expression grew solemn, and he warned Shen Ruyan, ¡°Be careful, this spirit is extraordinary.¡± Hearing this, Shen Ruyan, who had relaxed her guard, furrowed her brows and wore a stern expression. Clearly, this sudden appearance of the Primeval Thunder Spirit was the true master of this realm. For a moment, the two sides faced off, each wary of the unexpected opponent, eyes filled with hostility. ¡°Charge!¡± The next moment, Jiang Chengxuan struck first, aiming to seize the initiative. The three great laws surged forward like a collapsing sky, carrying true immortal power, and pressed down fiercely. The Primeval Thunder Spirit, showing its intelligence, reacted swiftly. Its wolf-like mouth opened, and a thunder beam shot out, colliding head-on with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s laws. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± Accompanied by several terrifying explosions, the world trembled, and the thunder beam of the Thunder Spirit matched the three great laws, devouring and battling in the void. ¡°Primeval power¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed. This thunder beam also contained Primeval power, its level completely beyond the celestial realm¡¯s rules. ¡°Roar¡ª!¡± With a menacing roar, the Thunder Spirit unleashed its full power, shattering Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s celestial energy. The Primeval Divine Thunder, carrying an ancient and vast aura, struck directly. ¡°Hmph!¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s battle intent surged. Facing the incoming Primeval Divine Thunder, he advanced head-on, his body radiating an enigmatic silver light, unleashing the power of spatial comprehension. With a gesture, he seemed to grasp the entire world¡¯s space, creating a deep space rift as a barrier. ¡°Buzz¡ª!¡± In the nick of time, the twisted space swallowed the Primeval Divine Thunder, perfectly neutralizing it. ¡°Life and Death Divine Thunder! Charge!¡± Shen Ruyan shouted, her laws surging. The Five Thunder Slaying Immortal Sword, upgraded several times, emerged, and black and white life and death laws merged with the Primordial Divine Thunder, slashing out. In the turbulent space, a sea of Life and Death Divine Thunder erupted, forming a roaring thunder ocean with dragons, fiercely attacking. This strike, containing ascended celestial power, was formidable, forcing even the Thunder Spirit to take it seriously. Chapter 1244 - Chapter 1244: Primeval Power, Qin Shenwu, Part 1 Chapter 1244: Primeval Power, Qin Shenwu, Part 1 Editor: Henyee Translations Facing Shen Ruyan¡¯s Life and Death Divine Thunder, the Primeval Thunder Spirit chose not to confront it head-on. Between the two horizon-like seas of black and white thunder, its massive figure leaped high and, in the blink of an eye, transformed into an energy form, turning into wind and slipping through the gaps of the Life and Death Divine Thunder! ¡°Boom!¡± The powerful strike missed the Primeval Thunder Spirit, crashing into the distant void. The mutually repelling forces of the Life and Death laws neutralized each other, exploding into an incredibly terrifying blast. The black and white radiance instantly swallowed a portion of the void. In this first clash between the two sides, the result was unexpectedly even. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan became even more serious. Their exchanged glances conveyed the same message: do not hold back. Although the Primeval Thunder Spirit¡¯s realm wasn¡¯t high, its abilities were strange, and underestimating it could lead to unexpected setbacks. ¡°Roar¡ª!¡± With their killing intent growing stronger, the Primeval Thunder Spirit decided not to wait any longer. Roaring at the sky, its body surged with Primeval power. Out of nowhere, a sun appeared on the ground, bursting with an incredibly terrifying force, shattering the void and swallowing all the violent energy turbulence in the area, including the power of the couple¡¯s laws. ¡°Void Rotation! Chaos within and without!¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression turned serious, and the celestial power he had been gathering burst forth. The power of reincarnation, fused with the laws of the celestial domain, manifested, twisting everything around them into a strange distortion. In an instant, the world changed color. The previously brilliant world turned gray, enveloped in a mysterious darkness. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s divine power had, in an almost unbelievable manner, flipped the entire world, entering a mystical inner world. ¡°Boom!¡± In this realm, opposites like light and dark, life and death, and creation and destruction triggered terrifying destruction. Even the Primeval power began to dissipate, vanishing into another world under the influence of the Void Rotation. The intertwining mystical auras caused the entire dimension to tremble, with cracking sounds echoing from its edges. Clearly, this dimension could not withstand such powerful battles for long. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï???.§ã? ¡°Finish it quickly!¡± But this only fueled Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s determination. His battle intent grew even stronger. At his command, Shen Ruyan, moving in perfect sync, launched her attack through a breach Jiang Chengxuan had opened. ¡°Thunder God¡¯s Decree! Summon! All the thunder under heaven follows my command!¡± Accompanied by the resonant sound of incantations, Shen Ruyan summoned an ancient and powerful celestial artifact. This artifact, known as the Thunder God¡¯s Decree, was something Shen Ruyan had obtained from an ancient relic. It once devoured all thunder under heaven, refining a thunder-breaking power that could destroy other thunder powers. By a stroke of luck, Shen Ruyan had obtained this artifact, which was perfect for dealing with the Primeval Thunder Spirit. ¡°Roar¡ª!¡± Indeed, under the power of the Thunder God¡¯s Decree, the Primeval Thunder Spirit felt an inexplicable fear and rage. It seemed to recognize a natural enemy and turned its focus towards Shen Ruyan. The Primeval power transformed into thunder claws, striking towards her. ¡°Buzz¡ª!¡± Instantly, the Thunder God¡¯s Decree turned a deep red, resembling a red agate. A black and red energy burst forth, transforming into tendrils that entangled the thunder claws. Despite the violent Primeval Thunder, the decree¡¯s power seeped into the claws like a deadly poison, turning parts of it black and red, causing its luminescence to flicker. However, the Primeval Divine Thunder¡¯s power level was too high. Even the thunder-breaking power could not completely erode it. Shen Ruyan bit her silver teeth, pushing all her celestial power, yet it was not enough. ¡°Five Elements Annihilation!¡± At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan switched from defense to offense. Taking advantage of the Primeval Thunder Spirit being entangled by the Thunder God¡¯s Decree, he shouted, dispersing his reincarnation power. A brilliant five-colored light exploded to its limit. The Five Elements laws peaked, creating a world of celestial light. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes turned cold, his hand signs changed, and a destructive force surged out. ¡°Boom!¡± In an instant, the world formed by the Five Elements light began to collapse. The reversal of the Five Elements and the annihilation of life and death unleashed a pure destructive force. It was like the end of the world, a flood swallowing everything. ¡°Roar!!¡± All this happened in a flash. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan didn¡¯t need to communicate; they perfectly synchronized their attacks, making the most of every opportunity. Under the Five Elements Annihilation, the Primeval Thunder Spirit couldn¡¯t dodge. It roared, continuously emitting Primeval power, burning the void. However, it was only a creature born from the Primeval power, not one that possessed its essence. Under the combined pressure of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, even the Primeval power was insufficient. Chapter 1245 - Chapter 1245: Primeval Power, Qin Shenwu, Part 2 Chapter 1245: Primeval Power, Qin Shenwu, Part 2 Editor: Henyee Translations After a few breaths of resistance, the distinctly separated realms completely collapsed. The annihilating power of the Five Elements Celestial Light mercilessly destroyed everything, completely engulfing the figure of the Primeval Thunder Spirit. For a moment, the entire sky plunged into dead silence, and darkness descended. The terrifying aftermath and explosions raged through the thick, inky blackness. When everything settled and light returned, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan saw no sign of the Primeval Thunder Spirit. Instead, an ancient, radiant rune floated quietly in the void, continuously emitting brilliant lightning, causing ripples with traces of Primeval Divine Thunder and an ancient aura. ¡°It¡¯s the essence of the Primeval Divine Thunder!¡± Shen Ruyan exclaimed with joy, her eyes gleaming with excitement. Jiang Chengxuan nodded, his face showing a pleased smile. ¡°Wife, this is a significant opportunity. You should absorb it while I stand guard.¡± Without any hesitation, Shen Ruyan nodded gracefully and smiled. She flew towards the source left behind by the Primeval Thunder Spirit. First, she used the Thunder God¡¯s Decree to suppress the Primeval Divine Thunder¡¯s aura. Then, she slowly manifested her Celestial Thunder laws, gradually absorbing and comprehending the power of the Primeval Divine Thunder. Primeval power! How rare and formidable it is! As she absorbed it, Shen Ruyan¡¯s aura visibly surged. Until finally, the rune of the Primeval Divine Thunder gradually turned into light particles and vanished. Shen Ruyan¡¯s aura broke through a threshold, directly stepping into the late stage of Ascension! ¡°Boom!¡± Immediately, a vast force erupted from where she sat, drawing in endless Celestial Qi from the surroundings. Even Jiang Chengxuan was slightly amazed, realizing the Primeval power was more terrifying than he had imagined. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± However, at that moment, an unexpected change occurred. With the essence of the Primeval power dissipated and after the extensive destruction it had endured, the entire dimension began to truly collapse and destroy itself. Giant cracks spread like spiderwebs across the sky and ground, splitting the entire world into fragments. Amidst horrifying thunderclaps, chaotic energy stormed, unleashing havoc across the dimension. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?¦Ï.§ã? ¡°Spatial True Understanding, Suppress!¡± Reacting swiftly, Jiang Chengxuan extended his hands, and silvery spatial power spread out like a tide, instantly covering thousands of miles, momentarily halting the dimension¡¯s collapse. Consequently, Shen Ruyan¡¯s rising aura was forcibly stopped, leaving her at the quasi-late stage of Ascension. The next moment, she furrowed her brows, stood up from her seated position, and said without hesitation, ¡°Let¡¯s leave this place first, husband.¡± Jiang Chengxuan nodded, understanding the urgency. With a wave of his hand, a portal shimmering with Celestial light appeared. Without further delay, they stepped through it, leaving the collapsing dimension behind. Emerging from the portal, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan found themselves not back at their original location but in another dimension altogether. ¡°This time, it¡¯s the Primeval Earth¡­¡± Seeing the surroundings, Jiang Chengxuan couldn¡¯t help but mutter. Before them, numerous floating peaks hovered as if weightless, trailing dust rivers. The entire dimension was shrouded in a veil of dust storms, leading Jiang Chengxuan to deduce that the Primeval element here must be the Primeval Earth. ¡°Since we¡¯re here, we can¡¯t leave empty-handed.¡± Flying among the floating peaks, Shen Ruyan felt delighted, remarking with a smile. This place was much more tranquil compared to the thunderous dimension, with the floating stones posing no threat to them. Enticed by the Primeval element, they had no intention of leaving immediately. Hand in hand, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan floated through the dust-laden air, searching for traces of the Primeval power. They never anticipated encountering someone who would astonish them. After months of searching, observing, and moving towards the densest elemental area, they finally sensed the presence of the Primeval power. At the journey¡¯s end, a massive peak loomed within the dust, towering like a giant pillar holding up the sky. Invisible Primeval energy flowed along the earth veins, releasing mysterious light particles into the void. Without a doubt, the Primeval Earth must be within this massive mountain. ¡°Let¡¯s see if we can find a way in,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said, his spirit surging as Celestial power gathered in his hands. He unleashed a nine-colored beam of Celestial light towards the mountain wall. ¡°Boom!¡± Unexpectedly, the strike of true Celestial power merely caused a muffled sound on the mountain wall, dislodging a few stones. The colossal mountain remained immovable, showing no signs of yielding to a passage. Not intending to force their way through, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan transformed into light beams, flying towards the mountain¡¯s peak. Passing through layers of celestial dust, they soon reached the summit. Typically, such restrictions would be centered here. ¡°Huh? There¡¯s someone here!¡± ¡°And this aura feels familiar!¡± On a small platform at the mountain¡¯s peak, instead of seeing an array or restriction, they saw a figure sitting cross-legged, enveloped in Primeval Celestial light, resembling a stone Buddha. Even from a distance, Jiang Chengxuan could sense a strangely familiar aura from the figure. For a moment, the couple exchanged bewildered looks. Could it be that someone had beaten them to this place? ¡°Forgive the intrusion. May I ask your name?¡± Jiang Chengxuan politely called out to the figure. Only silence and stillness responded. Perhaps the person had already perished, or they were deeply immersed in their cultivation. Driven by curiosity, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan cautiously approached, maintaining a safe distance. As they drew closer, their eyes widened in shock. ¡°Master!!¡± A whisper of astonishment and joy escaped Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s lips, unable to contain his elation. Even Shen Ruyan covered her mouth with her delicate hand, her eyes wide in disbelief. The figure sitting there, absorbing the Primeval power, was none other than Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s master, Qin Shenwu! The unexpected joy left Jiang Chengxuan doubting reality. Otherwise, how could such a coincidence occur? In the midst of the Primeval domain, within the endless dimensions, they had stumbled upon a cultivator, who turned out to be the very master they had been searching for! Taking a deep breath, Jiang Chengxuan looked at the familiar face, feeling at a loss for what to do. ¡°Let¡¯s wait and see, husband,¡± Shen Ruyan calmly suggested. Jiang Chengxuan collected himself, nodding in agreement. Though he didn¡¯t know why Qin Shenwu was here, it was undoubtedly a critical moment. Chapter 1246 - Chapter 1246: Primeval Wind, Unraveling the Mystery, Part 1 Chapter 1246: Primeval Wind, Unraveling the Mystery, Part 1 Editor: Henyee Translations Qin Shenwu¡¯s current appearance was more aged compared to before his ascension, but his aura and strength had grown even more formidable. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan speculated that Qin Shenwu must have encountered some fortuitous opportunities in the celestial realm, allowing him to break through in cultivation and arrive at this treasure-laden land. It seemed likely that the entrance to this dimension with its myriad planes wasn¡¯t limited to the Western Black Sea alone. There might be connections between certain places in the celestial realm and some of these planes. Time passed slowly as Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan waited patiently. One stayed by Qin Shenwu¡¯s side while the other explored the current plane. They confirmed that the Primeval power was indeed present only within this colossal mountain. There were no significant dangers, only some stone spirits and rock demons born from the earth¡¯s power. However, despite the passage of time, Qin Shenwu showed no signs of waking. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that his aura remained steady and strong, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan might have feared something had happened to him. So, they continued to wait patiently. Finally, after several years, Qin Shenwu¡¯s condition began to change. In Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s delighted gaze, Qin Shenwu suddenly burst forth with a dazzling yellow light, his aura rapidly rising, revealing his early-stage Ascension realm cultivation. As Qin Shenwu¡¯s aura shifted, the entire massive peak began to tremble as if a dragon within the earth was stirring. Massive stones broke free from the mountain, plummeting thousands of meters to the ground below. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± The successive plumes of dust and thunderous roars were truly astonishing. ¡°Master!¡± Yet, this did not dampen Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s joy. Just as Qin Shenwu emerged from the state of refining the Primeval Earth, he heard their call. For a moment, his expression froze, thinking he was hallucinating. Then he turned his head incredulously and saw that the people before him were indeed his disciples, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.§ã¦Ï For a moment, the three of them stared at each other, their eyes filled with excitement and joy, unable to suppress their smiles. ¡°Chengxuan! Ruyan!¡± With Qin Shenwu¡¯s incredulous cry, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan stepped forward and bowed. ¡°How are you here?¡± In response to Qin Shenwu¡¯s question, Jiang Chengxuan briefly explained all that had happened in the celestial realm. He also learned why his master, Qin Shenwu, had come to this place. Qin Shenwu had entered a secret realm in the Eastern Continent of the Celestial Realm, which connected to this plane, bringing him here. Using the Five Elements Divine Mountain, he had detected the Primeval Earth here and spent a long time breaking through and beginning to absorb it. This process had taken an unknown number of years. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan had discovered him. ¡°Master, we should leave this place. It¡¯s starting to collapse.¡± Before they could exchange more words, seeing the mountain¡¯s increasing instability, Jiang Chengxuan used his celestial power to open a spatial portal. Qin Shenwu was startled by this display, realizing that Jiang Chengxuan had reached a realm beyond the True Celestial. With a smile of satisfaction and pride, he nodded, and they all stepped through the portal, leaving the collapsing plane. ¡­ A few days later, in a world filled with howling gales, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Qin Shenwu walked slowly, enveloped in celestial light. Upon arriving in this plane, they did not rush to explore. Instead, they let Shen Ruyan absorb the primordial energy to stabilize her realm, solidifying her late-stage Ascension cultivation. Jiang Chengxuan and his master shared their experiences in the celestial realm. They each learned about the other¡¯s journey. Over the past ten thousand years, Qin Shenwu¡¯s life in the celestial realm had not been particularly eventful. Compared to his disciples, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, his talent was significantly lesser. Without Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s help, it was uncertain whether Qin Shenwu could have even reached the celestial realm. Thus, his early years in the celestial realm were unremarkable, with no significant opportunities or dangers. He had attempted to find the Haoran Celestial Sect but had no success. Life remained mundane until he encountered the Primeval Earth, which helped him advance to the Ascension realm. Upon hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan immediately revealed his status as a celestial alchemist and offered many high-grade celestial pills to Qin Shenwu. After much reluctance, Qin Shenwu accepted them with gratitude. Unconsciously, their roles had completely reversed, with Jiang Chengxuan now the pillar of the Haoran Sect, protecting his master from the storms of life. ¡°Whoosh! Whoosh!¡± Lost in their thoughts, the howling wind around them grew stronger. Fierce gales, chilling winds, scorching hot gusts, and ghostly breezes crossed thousands of miles, howling wildly. There was no doubt this plane belonged to the domain of wind. ¡°Ruyan, do you sense it?¡± While isolating the strange winds with his celestial power, Jiang Chengxuan turned and asked. This time, their goal was to find the Primeval Wind. Chapter 1247 - Chapter 1247: Primeval Wind, Unraveling the Mystery, Part 2 Chapter 1247: Primeval Wind, Unraveling the Mystery, Part 2 Editor: Henyee Translations The best thing they could rely on was Shen Ruyan¡¯s mastery of the Dao of Wind. Especially after breaking through to the late Ascension stage, Shen Ruyan¡¯s comprehension of the celestial Dao had deepened. ¡°I can feel it¡­ but it keeps moving¡­¡± Shen Ruyan, surrounded by layers of breezes, frowned and said. Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan and Qin Shenwu¡¯s expressions became serious. It seemed that the Primeval Wind had turned into a spirit, meaning they would inevitably have to fight to obtain it. However, this time, they were prepared and would not be caught off guard as before. As their eyes exchanged glances, Jiang Chengxuan quickly formulated a plan. ¡­ In a certain part of this wind plane, a strange and enormous shadow was shuttling through fierce and malevolent winds. It carried a faint primeval celestial glow and was composed of countless types of wind power, looking like an ancient phoenix¡ªdazzling and majestic. Any wind-related Dao principles would become incredibly docile in its presence, merging seamlessly into its body. In this realm, it was the undisputed ruler. ¡°Chirp¡ª!¡± Soaring through the sky, it let out a loud cry, resonating in all directions. However, at this moment, a silver light suddenly exploded in the void ahead, enveloping the entire area at an incredible speed, leaving no room for escape. ¡°Chirp¡ª!¡± The Primeval Wind Spirit screeched, realizing it had fallen into an ambush. Its massive nine-colored wings flapped, generating celestial winds strong enough to shake the heavens and earth continuously. ¡°Primeval Thunder!¡± ¡°Primeval Five Elements, Mountain Seal!¡± Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.?? In the next moment, two shouts echoed from both sides of the Primeval Wind Spirit. Immediately, a thunderbolt imbued with primeval power blasted through numerous layers of storm, carrying destructive force. Simultaneously, a massive hand, manifesting millions of mountain peaks and shining with primeval light, formed out of nowhere, suppressing the storm. It was clear that all of this was orchestrated by Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Qin Shenwu. After deducing the Primeval Wind Spirit¡¯s movements, Jiang Chengxuan led the others here for an ambush. Using his Reversal of Reincarnation to catch the Primeval Wind Spirit off guard, he allowed Shen Ruyan and Qin Shenwu to unleash their strongest attacks to suppress it. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± Their swift actions completely caught the Primeval Wind Spirit off guard, and the immense power made it feel fearful. As three different primeval forces erupted, the entire reversed inner world expanded and contracted violently, as if it would burst. Fortunately, Jiang Chengxuan reacted quickly, exerting his full power to suppress it. Otherwise, if the domain broke, the Primeval Wind Spirit would escape instantly. ¡°Kengjin Void Sword, Strike!¡± The next moment, seeking to end the battle quickly, Jiang Chengxuan summoned the Kengjin Void Sword, launching it to join Shen Ruyan and Qin Shenwu in their assault. The already chaotic battlefield became even more chaotic, destruction rampant. ¡°Chirp¡ª!¡± Amidst the intense screeching, the Primeval Wind Spirit continuously summoned celestial winds, engaging in an all-out battle with Shen Ruyan, Qin Shenwu, and Jiang Chengxuan. But from the outset, the battle¡¯s outcome was decided. Unable to utilize its speed advantage, the Primeval Wind Spirit, though not highly advanced in cultivation, could not withstand the combined assault of a True Immortal and two Ascension stage cultivators. Even the opponents wielded primeval forces, showing no fear of the Primeval Wind. The fierce battle lasted for seven days. Finally, Jiang Chengxuan extended his hand, unleashing the power of reincarnation, causing the entire Reversal of Reincarnation world to collapse. The terrifying forces from all directions crushed the struggling Primeval Wind Spirit. With the windstorm¡¯s howling, the universe cleared, revealing a glowing primeval rune suspended in the void, emanating a profound aura. ¡°Ruyan, go ahead.¡± Jiang Chengxuan said softly, and Shen Ruyan nodded deeply before flying to the primeval rune, beginning her comprehension and absorption. Before arriving, they had already decided that Shen Ruyan would take this primeval rune as she was best suited with her wind Dao principles. After a period of waiting, Shen Ruyan successfully acquired the second primeval force, becoming the one who gained the most fortuitous encounters in this exploration. Her aura surged again, nearly reaching the peak of the Ascension stage. ¡°Husband, I have mastered the power of the Primeval Wind!¡± Standing beside Jiang Chengxuan and Qin Shenwu, Shen Ruyan smiled radiantly. Jiang Chengxuan and Qin Shenwu both smiled back, without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan used his mastery of spatial manipulation to open a deep space portal. Having completed their objective, they left decisively. After they departed, the winds in this realm, no longer sustained by the primeval force, began to rage wildly, causing the plane to start collapsing. With their prior experiences, their subsequent explorations became more efficient. Upon arriving in a new plane, the three would commence their search. However, this time, after searching thoroughly, they found no trace of primeval force. ¡°It seems not all minor planes contain primeval force. Some planes¡¯ primeval force may have been entirely consumed during their formation.¡± Jiang Chengxuan speculated, and the others nodded in agreement. They left the plane and moved to the next one. Unfortunately, their luck seemed to have run out, as they found no primeval force in several planes. ¡°Could it be that we are heading in the wrong direction?¡± Qin Shenwu asked, his voice heavy. Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan felt a subtle unease. Their goal was to find the true Primeval Fragment, not just the primeval runes. What method could they use to locate it? As Jiang Chengxuan pondered deeply, a flash of inspiration struck him. A hypothesis emerged, and he felt it might be the correct solution. ¡°I¡¯ve got it! Perhaps, if we find the worlds containing Primeval Water and Primeval Fire, the location of the Primeval Fragment will reveal itself!¡± Attracting Shen Ruyan and Qin Shenwu¡¯s attention, Jiang Chengxuan confidently explained. Their eyes gleamed, realizing the possibility. ¡°Thunder, Wind, Earth, Water, Fire!¡± These were believed to be the five basic elements constituting all things during the primordial chaos. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hypothesis was based on this theory, with a high probability of being correct. ¡°Brilliant, Chengxuan!¡± ¡°Husband, that¡¯s wonderful!¡± Qin Shenwu and Shen Ruyan praised, their faces beaming. ¡°Let¡¯s go, no time to lose!¡± Jiang Chengxuan urged, eager to start. In the following exploration, with this new goal, their search speed increased significantly. They bypassed planes unrelated to water and fire, focusing only on those with similar characteristics. This saved considerable effort, and only about one in every dozen planes required their investigation. Finally, their perseverance paid off as they once again sensed the presence of a primeval force. Chapter 1248 - Chapter 1248: Primeval Water and Fire Sword, Primeval Fragment, Part 1 Chapter 1248: Primeval Water and Fire Sword, Primeval Fragment, Part 1 Editor: Henyee Translations The scene before Jiang Chengxuan and his companions was one of awe-inspiring grandeur. This plane was larger than any they had encountered before, presenting a world split into two distinct halves: the sky a deep blue and the ground a fiery red. Above, an endless expanse of water, dark and unfathomable, hung suspended in the sky, reflecting a myriad of shimmering lights. Countless enormous shadows swam within, exuding an aura of terrifying power. Below their feet, a continent forged from flames stretched out in every direction. Strange fires of various hues¡ªred, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet¡ªburned fiercely, distorting the air for hundreds of feet above. Even with their considerable cultivation, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Qin Shenwu could only stand within the narrow space where the blue and red met, suspended in mid-air. ¡°The Primeval Fire and Primeval Water coexist here¡­¡± Feeling the intimidating presence from both the sky and ground, Jiang Chengxuan frowned, murmuring to himself. The most incompatible elements, water and fire, had formed a single plane¡ªan unexpected and unique phenomenon. Trying to subdue them would undoubtedly be far more challenging than their previous encounters. ¡°Roar¡ª!¡± Just then, an even more astonishing event unfolded. Suddenly, a roar erupted from the fiery continent below. Simultaneously, a vast presence rapidly approached. ¡°Roar¡ª!¡± From the ocean suspended in the sky came a deafening roar. Massive shadows within seemed disturbed by something, hurriedly scattering to make way. A formidable entity, exuding a terrifying aura, moved swiftly. ¡°Boom! Boom!¡± Two thunderous explosions rang out almost simultaneously, with dazzling flames erupting like a volcanic explosion, shooting up thousands of feet. Above, the turbulent ocean responded with towering waterspouts, sweeping across the heavens and earth, pressing down on the fiery land. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ??¦Í?0.§ã¦Ï ¡°Let¡¯s avoid this first!¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed as he used his spatial power to take Shen Ruyan and Qin Shenwu away from the battlefield instantly. The next moment, the two destructive forces clashed violently, and the terrifying aftermath swept across millions of miles. Intense heat and raging torrents consumed each other, filling the space with white mist and tearing countless rifts in the void. As the shockwaves subsided and the mist cleared, Jiang Chengxuan and his companions saw the source of the disturbance. There were two massive Primeval Spirits, one formed from countless flames, the other from boundless torrents. Both radiated a primeval celestial glow and an aura of overwhelming power, far stronger than any Primeval Spirit they had previously encountered. ¡°Husband, these two Primeval Spirits are incredibly powerful.¡± Shen Ruyan remarked, her expression serious. Jiang Chengxuan nodded in agreement. ¡°Fortunately, they don¡¯t seem to know how to work together and instead appear to be sworn enemies.¡± Before them, the two fierce Primeval Spirits continued roaring at each other, releasing their auras furiously, asserting their dominance. Initially, they had thought the spirits had detected their presence, potentially leading to a fierce battle. However, this was not the case. ¡°I think there¡¯s an opportunity here¡­¡± Qin Shenwu shared Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s thoughts, both understanding that the clash between the two spirits might be their chance. ¡°Roar¡ª!¡± Without warning, the two Primeval Spirits unleashed their immense power, clashing ferociously. The Primeval Fire Spirit, a beast wreathed in a myriad of flames, resembled a lion or tiger. Each move it made sent out waves of scorching heat. The Primeval Water Spirit, resembling a four-legged beast with a snake-like body, akin to the mythical Xuanwu, unleashed torrents of water from its gaping maw, tearing the void apart. Within moments, the entire battlefield was engulfed in Primeval Water and Fire, a void of destruction where celestial light shone, and the two rulers of this realm showcased their supreme power. Such a sight was extremely rare in the celestial realm. Normally, beings of such strength would not easily engage in such a deadly duel. However, these two naturally opposing spirits cared little for anything but the complete annihilation of the other, driven by an instinctual desire to absorb and dominate. Time passed amidst the earth-shattering battle. Jiang Chengxuan and his companions could hear nothing but the deafening roars and the constant shattering of space. Hidden in a corner, Jiang Chengxuan focused intently on the battlefield, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. He refrained from using his senses to probe, fearing it might alert the Primeval Spirits. Beside him, Shen Ruyan and Qin Shenwu maintained their peak states, ready to act at a moment¡¯s notice. ¡°Roar¡ª!¡± After an unknown length of time, the roars diminished. Nearly everything in the area had been destroyed. Chapter 1249 - Chapter 1249: Primeval Water-Fire Sword, Primeval Fragment, Part 2 Chapter 1249: Primeval Water-Fire Sword, Primeval Fragment, Part 2 Editor: Henyee Translations Both the inverted ocean in the sky and the fiery continent below had collapsed by thousands of feet, leaving only a vast void. The two Primeval Spirits, their auras chaotic and unstable, were covered in wounds where water and fire had corroded each other. The once majestic and ferocious eyes now held only a desperate determination. Jiang Chengxuan and his companions held their breath, their hearts pounding. They knew the moment they had been waiting for was finally arriving. ¡°Attack now!¡± In an instant, Jiang Chengxuan saw the two Primeval Spirits showing signs of retreating. With a roar, he released his concealed aura and launched his attack. ¡°Boom!¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attack was immediately at full power. Under the astonished gazes of the two Primeval Spirits, he emerged from the flank, unleashing his True Immortal power. Layers of silvery spatial energy enveloped the area, creating a barrier that covered thousands of miles. His eyes narrowed as he manipulated space itself, causing colossal tidal waves of space to surge forth, crushing everything in their path like a collapsing sky. Even the two massive Primeval Spirits seemed small in comparison to this terrifying force. This attack¡¯s power surpassed all of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s previous efforts, not because of his own strength but due to the already weakened state of the spatial fabric from the battle between the two Primeval Spirits. The small plane they were in was already fragile, and Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attack was like the final straw, triggering a catastrophic collapse. ¡°Boom! Boom!¡± The void shattered, turning into fragments that fell like meteors, creating a scene as if a black hole had been unleashed. The two Primeval Spirits, faces filled with terror, roared in anger and unleashed their Primeval power in a desperate attempt to resist. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.?0 However, the sheer destructive force of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attack, combined with the plane¡¯s instability, was beyond their ability to withstand. In the face of this apocalyptic collapse, even the strongest Primeval Spirits were powerless. The falling void fragments continuously crushed their strength, annihilating the Primeval water and fire completely. Shen Ruyan and Qin Shenwu, ready to unleash their own attacks, were stunned into inaction by the sheer scale of the destruction. ¡°The fragility of this plane is beyond my expectations¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan was equally surprised and shook his head helplessly. Despite causing the destruction, he could not control it. The chain reaction led to an ever-escalating collapse, threatening to bring down the entire world. ¡°Roar¡ª!¡± Fortunately, despite the chaos, their objective was achieved. The two Primeval Spirits, trapped in the collapsing space, were ultimately suppressed and killed, leaving behind two Primeval runes. The once-chaotic collapse began to stabilize, the destruction gradually calming. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s attack, capitalizing on the plane¡¯s fragility, had perfectly executed a lethal strike on the two most powerful Primeval Spirits. Relieved, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s companions signaled for him to retrieve the Primeval runes. The Primeval water and fire powers would be immensely useful to him. ¡°Buzz¡ª!¡± Just as Jiang Chengxuan was about to touch the runes, a strange fluctuation erupted. Under their astonished gazes, the runes began to dissolve into light particles, as if being absorbed. However, Jiang Chengxuan had not yet collected them. Slightly taken aback, Jiang Chengxuan was even more surprised by what happened next. As the runes dissolved into the void, a faint glow appeared, releasing a torrent of Primeval water and fire energy, as if the spirits had been revived. Amid their growing confusion and vigilance, the energies intertwined, forming a coherent whole. A presence beyond the True Immortal realm emerged, filling their minds with visions of the cosmos at its inception, shrouded in water and fire. ¡°Is that?!¡± As the light faded, a sword made from the fusion of Primeval water and fire appeared before Jiang Chengxuan. The aura it emitted was undoubtedly of the Earth Immortal level. ¡°The Primeval fire and water fused to form this¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s face lit up with joy and astonishment. Without hesitation, he reached out and grasped the Primeval Water-Fire Sword. The power within made his heart race. It was his first time encountering such a powerful Earth Immortal treasure. ¡°Hahaha! Excellent! Chengxuan, your fortune is truly remarkable!¡± ¡°Husband, the aura of this sword is incredibly strong¡­¡± Both Qin Shenwu and Shen Ruyan were equally awestruck, their eyes shining with admiration. Shen Ruyan, in particular, recognized the sword¡¯s immense value, her eyes filled with delight. Jiang Chengxuan, overjoyed with the unexpected boon, could barely put the sword down. ¡°Boom!¡± However, their joy was short-lived. As soon as Jiang Chengxuan claimed the sword, another Primeval aura descended upon the world. Jiang Chengxuan and his companions felt a force tugging at them. The Primeval rune powers they had absorbed emerged from their bodies, transforming into five beams of Primeval light that converged on a point in the void. ¡°As expected!¡± Jiang Chengxuan remained calm, even smiling. He had speculated that after gathering the five Primeval elements¡ªthunder, earth, wind, water, and fire¡ªthe core of the Primeval fragment would reveal itself. Their combined beams formed a massive Primeval rune. An ancient gate made of Primeval light appeared in the void, transcending time and space. Drawn by its power, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Qin Shenwu exchanged looks of mutual understanding. Protected by their Primeval powers, they transformed into streaks of light and entered the gate. Instantly, they felt themselves merging with the cosmos, enveloped by myriad energies, feeling an unparalleled sense of comfort. Guided by the gentle Primeval light, they arrived in a hidden realm. The realm was devoid of peril, filled only with flowing Primeval radiance, capturing a moment of the universe¡¯s inception. Without needing any prompting, the Primeval energy flowed into them, merging with their beings. Wasting no time, they sat cross-legged and began cultivating. This extraordinary opportunity was one they could not afford to squander. As the Primeval power surged into them, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s understanding of the Earth Immortal domain grew at an astonishing pace. It was as if he had been born with the knowledge of creating a realm, understanding what made a blessed land, and why all things existed. His aura continuously strengthened within the radiant glow. Chapter 1250 - Chapter 1250: The Alliance Rises, Invitation to the Celestial Assembly, Part 1 Chapter 1250: The Alliance Rises, Invitation to the Celestial Assembly, Part 1 Editor: Henyee Translations The Primeval Fragment, a divine object born at the dawn of the cosmos, is one of the oldest forces in existence, even in the Celestial Realm. Jiang Chengxuan now sat in the secret realm of the Primeval Fragment, his consciousness immersed in a state of enlightenment. In his mind, the scene of the universe¡¯s creation constantly unfolded and changed. In the magnificent early days of the cosmos, at the farthest reaches of the universe, countless powerful beings and realms were born from an all-encompassing explosion. Because of this, various worlds sprang up like bamboo shoots after a rain, and over billions of years, one celestial way after another was created, destroyed, and reincarnated repeatedly. All celestial realm rules and principles evolved continuously from this, forming the current Thirty-Six Celestial Realms. All these intangible insights gradually became clear in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind. Using the power of the Primeval Fragment, he envisioned how to create his own blessed land¡ªa real, tangible world. This would be different from the illusory realms formed by the five elements, reincarnation, and life-and-death principles, as it would be a real world where all living beings could exist and thrive. To achieve this, the necessary means were comparable to the power of creation itself. Even immortals could not easily attempt it. After all, if this blessed land was created, it would become like a second body for the cultivator. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.?? It would contain all his principles and power, connected to him by countless threads. If something went wrong and the blessed land was destroyed, the cultivator¡¯s principles and physical body would be damaged¡ªminor issues at best. At worst, it could mean the total annihilation of his soul, and it might even invoke some unknown force that would erase the cultivator from existence forever, preventing any chance of reincarnation. Creating a blessed land is akin to stealing the universe¡¯s power of creation. This mystery and profoundness are beyond the full grasp of Earth Immortal cultivators. They merely glimpse a corner of it, attempting to mimic an external place. ¡­ In the blink of an eye, thousands of years passed. Within this Primeval Fragment¡¯s secret realm, Jiang Chengxuan and his companions finally completed their comprehension. At this moment, each of them had absorbed and refined the power of the Primeval Fragment to the limit. Even if they stayed longer, they could not absorb any more of it. Their bodies and principles had been transformed by the Primeval Fragment¡¯s power. Without stronger primeval energy, it would be difficult to gain further benefits. During this time, their auras had improved to a staggering degree compared to when they first entered. Shen Ruoyan, after undergoing these great fortunes, had progressed from mid-stage True Immortal to peak True Immortal, even stepping halfway into the realm of a True Immortal! Qin Shenwu had also advanced from early-stage True Immortal to late-stage True Immortal. As for Jiang Chengxuan, his growth was even more astonishing. His principles and body were already stronger than others, allowing for a higher limit. With the infinite transformation from the Primeval Fragment¡¯s power, his aura, though restrained, was now even more daunting than when he had previously exerted all his power. There was even a trace of aura surpassing the True Immortal level, subtly emerging, causing Shen Ruoyan and Qin Shenwu to marvel. Half-step Earth Immortal! They realized that this was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s current realm. ¡°It seems everyone has reaped significant rewards.¡± Breaking the silence, Jiang Chengxuan looked around and smiled. ¡°Ah, this is the importance of celestial fortune for a cultivator!¡± Hearing this, Qin Shenwu, though pleased, sighed and shook his head, expressing his sentiment. He had lived a modest life in the Xuanming Celestial Realm for so long, but now, he had suddenly obtained this tremendous fortune, breaking through several realms in succession. The impact on his mind was greater than on Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruoyan. For those destined, celestial fortune was readily available; for those without it, it was unattainable throughout their lives. In these thousands of years, his cultivation had advanced more rapidly than in the previous tens of thousands of years combined. ¡°Boom!¡± At this moment, the primeval power within the secret realm suddenly surged with a loud roar. An invisible force appeared around Jiang Chengxuan and his companions, enveloping them in an instant. Seeing this, the three of them became solemn but did not resist. In the next moment, a brilliant light erupted, and their figures disappeared from the secret realm. After another mystical journey, when their surroundings became clear again, Jiang Chengxuan and his companions found themselves in a certain void. ¡°Husband, this¡­ seems to be the place we first arrived.¡± With a glance around, Shen Ruoyan spoke. Jiang Chengxuan nodded in agreement. Clearly, it was the power of the Primeval Secret Realm sending them away. ¡°Master, if you have no other destination in the Xuanming Celestial Realm, please stay with us at the scattered cultivator alliance for now.¡± Jiang Chengxuan suggested, turning to Qin Shenwu. ¡°Hmm.¡± Naturally, Qin Shenwu did not refuse. Thus, with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s casual gesture, they did not linger. As the power of the ancient formation activated, the distant sound of tides echoed in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s ears. After thousands of years, they returned to the Western Dark Sea. But this time, their reception was vastly different. Now, the aura of primeval power exuding from them, combined with their formidable presence, ensured a smooth journey without any obstructions. Soon, they arrived at the verdant mountains and clear waters of the scattered cultivator alliance¡¯s gate. The alliance members, having anxiously awaited their return for thousands of years, felt a profound sense of relief. Chapter 1251 - Chapter 1251: The Alliance Rises, Invitation to the Celestial Assembly, Part 2 Chapter 1251: The Alliance Rises, Invitation to the Celestial Assembly, Part 2 Editor: Henyee Translations Traversing through the perilous region of the Western Dark Sea, no one dared to hinder their journey. The path back was smooth and uneventful. Soon, passing through layers of black waters and flying over desolate lands, the verdant mountains and clear waters of the scattered cultivator alliance¡¯s gate appeared before them. ¡°Senior Elder Shen and Immortal Jiang! They¡¯ve returned!¡± With the guards¡¯ jubilant shouts, news of their return caused a stir within the alliance. After thousands of years of anxious waiting, the elders of the scattered cultivator alliance finally felt at ease. If anything had happened to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruoyan, they would have been inconsolable. ¡°Ruoyan! You¡¯ve finally returned!¡± ¡°Brother Jiang!¡± Amid the greetings from the gathered crowd, the delighted voices of Elder Su and Feng Xue suddenly rang out as they emerged from the throng. ¡°Elder Su.¡± ¡°Xue.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruoyan warmly responded. After all, this grand opportunity was thanks to them. ¡°You¡¯ve successfully obtained the fortune, that¡¯s wonderful!¡± Judging by their auras, Elder Su immediately sensed the good news and was overjoyed. Over the past few thousand years, with the support of the elixirs given by Jiang Chengxuan, her cultivation had also improved significantly, and she looked considerably younger. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.§ã? The group conversed for a while until the alliance leader appeared, prompting Jiang Chengxuan to introduce Qin Shenwu. This sparked another round of exclamations, and the leader, Li Xingshan, happily announced a warm welcome for Qin Shenwu. After making arrangements for Qin Shenwu, everyone dispersed, returning to their respective abodes. ¡­ The following period was exceptionally peaceful. In the scattered cultivator alliance, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruoyan resumed their secluded cultivation. The cultivation they had achieved in the Primeval Secret Realm needed to be consolidated, given the rapid advancements that even surpassed the effects of various celestial elixirs Jiang Chengxuan had consumed. This consolidation process took several hundred years. During this time, Jiang Chengxuan occasionally fulfilled the alliance members¡¯ elixir needs, addressing a significant challenge for the alliance. For the scattered cultivators, having an exclusive celestial alchemist was beyond their wildest dreams. As a result, the scattered cultivator alliance¡¯s development trend became unstoppable. With Jiang Chengxuan, who was close to the Earth Immortal level, as their backing, the alliance in the western continent of the Xuanming Immortal Realm became an unchallengeable force. Although Jiang Chengxuan and his companions did not actively help the alliance rise, their mere presence was a tremendous endorsement. Consequently, scattered cultivators from all over came flocking to join the alliance. The alliance¡¯s domain and its members grew at an astonishing rate, while their enemies were terrified and dared not provoke them. In the blink of an eye, several hundred more years passed. By then, the scattered cultivator alliance¡¯s strength had increased tenfold compared to when Jiang Chengxuan first arrived. With the influx of various cultivators, the alliance gradually improved, with organizations and sub-cities sprouting throughout the western continent. The leadership shifted from a single leader to a council of elders, naturally including Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruoyan. During the alliance¡¯s expansion in the following centuries, the two had intervened several times, repelling forces that targeted the alliance, including the Shengguan Immortal Sect and many True Immortal sects. These were all crushed by Jiang Chengxuan, suffering heavy losses and fleeing in disgrace. If not for Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s reluctance to stir up trouble, none would have survived to return. As the alliance¡¯s expansion slowed at Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s behest, a strange balance stabilized the western continent of Xuanming. The scattered cultivator alliance officially became a formidable power, even gaining some renown in the Xuanming Immortal Realm. Since their interests were not threatened, the major sects eventually tacitly accepted this situation. ¡­ ¡°Senior Elder Chengxuan, this invitation is for you.¡± In a newly established city of the scattered cultivator alliance, within the grand hall, Jiang Chengxuan received a red envelope from a disciple. Beside him, dressed in white and as beautiful as a celestial being, Shen Ruoyan also looked up. ¡°Central Continent of Xuanming, Jiuyun Immortal Mountain, Wanbao Celestial Assembly, cordially invites the scattered cultivator alliance.¡± Inside the red envelope was a simple invitation regarding the Wanbao Celestial Assembly. ¡°The Wanbao Celestial Assembly¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan murmured, his eyes shining. He had heard of this assembly during his time in the alliance. It was a grand trading event held once every ten thousand years, organized by several major commercial guilds in the Xuanming Immortal Realm. Only those with significant renown received invitations, making it a rare opportunity to acquire treasures. Clearly, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s actions in the western continent had caught some attention. Moreover, he was in need of such an opportunity. After consolidating his realm, he had been seeking a way to break through to the Earth Immortal stage, with the primary task of refining his own Earth Immortal blessed land¡ªa small world of his own. This required numerous celestial materials, and even with his collection, he was still short by about a third. Creating a blessed land involved extremely precious celestial treasures, obtainable only through exchanges or secret realm explorations. Without his previous experiences and the many rare materials he had obtained, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s path to the Earth Immortal stage would have been even longer. ¡°In that case, I must attend.¡± Muttering to himself, Jiang Chengxuan had made up his mind. He had not ventured beyond the western continent in thousands of years, and this assembly was a perfect opportunity. ¡°Husband, let me accompany you.¡± Shen Ruoyan spoke softly, her interest piqued as she joined Jiang Chengxuan. Nodding, the two transformed into streaks of light, flying towards a location within the alliance¡¯s territory. Soon, they arrived at a grand hall, where their presence prompted bows from the disciples. Before them stood a towering azure platform, embedded with large spatial crystals and intricate patterns, a teleportation array constructed with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s help for the alliance. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Stepping into the array with Shen Ruoyan, Jiang Chengxuan activated its power. Amid the disciples¡¯ envious gazes, they vanished in the spatial waves. Passing through numerous spatial barriers, they emerged in a new realm, a small city in the Central Continent of Xuanming. Without pausing, Jiang Chengxuan, displaying his True Immortal cultivation, tore open a spatial gate, stepping through it with Shen Ruoyan, eliciting gasps from the city¡¯s cultivators. ¡­ Jiuyun Immortal Mountain, located in the Central Continent, was a treasure land. Unaffiliated with any faction, it opened only during the Wanbao Assembly. Rich in celestial energy, its towering peaks were shrouded in various clouds, creating a mesmerizing sight. At this moment, the mountain was bustling with activity. Immortal clouds were filled with powerful cultivators standing or wandering. Chapter 1252 - Chapter 1252: True Immortals Reverse Scale, Three Immortal Materials, Part 1 Chapter 1252: True Immortal¡¯s Reverse Scale, Three Immortal Materials, Part 1 Editor: Henyee Translations Jiuyun Immortal Mountain covered an incredibly vast area, capable of accommodating a million people without issue. Arranged by several major merchant guilds in the Xuanming Celestial Domain, it was meticulously divided into various trading zones. From afar, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan saw the immortal mountain enveloped in layers of colorful clouds. At the mountainside, there were numerous shimmering thin veils of light cascading from the sky, separating different areas. These were the handiwork of true immortals, utilizing spatial power to transform the entire Jiuyun Immortal Mountain into a city-like structure. As they approached the foot of the mountain, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan saw many cultivators setting up stalls. Some had modest canopies, while others used colorful clouds, displaying their items for trade. The path at the mountain¡¯s base was almost entirely occupied by these stalls, with countless treasures glowing brightly, creating a starry pathway. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, influenced by the bustling atmosphere, strolled leisurely among the stalls. Their distinguished presence quickly drew attention, and many cultivators eagerly introduced their treasures as they passed by. ¡°Transformative Immortal Medicine Golden Dragon Fruit, Transcendent Immortal Material Hundred Beast Blood Stone¡­¡± ¡°Ancient Relic Immortal Treasure Soul Severing Blade, Immortal Pill Golden Phoenix Rain Dew Pill¡­¡± ¡°Transcendent Demon Beast Demon Core, Demon Bones, Demon Skin¡­¡± Even Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, seasoned cultivators, were overwhelmed by the array of items. These stalls were not organized by the Ten Thousand Treasures Immortal Fair but were set up by cultivators spontaneously coming to trade. This behavior, attracting more cultivators to the fair and increasing its fame, was not prohibited. The items varied widely in quality, often purchasable with celestial crystals. For cultivators not invited to the fair, this was a good place to exchange cultivation resources. ¡°I¡¯ll take this Cold Bone Immortal Bamboo.¡± Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?¦Ï.§ã0 ¡°I¡¯ll take this box of Yellow Phoenix Immortal Fruit.¡± ¡°What price for this Flying Wing Demon Dragon Wing?¡± After several days of wandering around the stalls at the mountain¡¯s base, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan acquired many desirable treasures. While not exceedingly rare, these immortal treasures were difficult to find in the western region of the Xuanming Celestial Domain, often specialties from other celestial domains. Jiang Chengxuan, as an immortal alchemist, understood the importance of being prepared. Spending most of the celestial crystals accumulated in the Wanxing Celestial Domain, he stocked up on any potentially useful immortal medicines and materials. By the time they reached the actual trading area of the Ten Thousand Treasures Fair, his storage ring was brimming with treasures. ¡°Husband, this Ten Thousand Treasures Fair truly lives up to its reputation,¡± Shen Ruyan said with a radiant smile. She had acquired many materials useful for breaking through to the True Immortal realm just from the outer trading area. ¡°Indeed,¡± Jiang Chengxuan agreed with a smile, filled with anticipation. ¡°This level of trade is something I¡¯ve never seen in the celestial domain.¡± With that, they approached the shimmering spatial veil and stepped through. A ripple of mystical energy washed over them, and they found themselves in a new realm, greeted by a breathtaking view. They stood on a cloud-like surface, surrounded by a dense array of treasures and a gentle celestial breeze. ¡°Welcome, immortals, to the first level of the Ten Thousand Treasures Fair. May I see your invitations?¡± A cultivator in blue and white attire greeted them respectfully. His badge, marked with a nine-colored radiant palace, indicated he was a servant of the merchant guild. Jiang Chengxuan handed over their invitations, and the servant bowed even more respectfully before leaving. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan then proceeded into the fair. The interior was exquisitely decorated, with antique screens, luxurious celestial stone tables and chairs, and countless pavilions stretching out majestically. Numerous distinguished cultivators wandered among the trading area, each holding valuable treasures, wearing celestial robes, and exuding an aura of pride. Only those with significant reputations in the Xuanming Celestial Domain were invited here. There were almost no cultivators below the Transcendent Immortal realm, and even True Immortals were common sights. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan¡¯s arrival attracted attention, especially when others noticed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s badge marking him as an immortal alchemist, sparking curiosity. ¡°I observe that you two are extraordinary. May I ask your names, for I have not heard of you before?¡± A skilled cultivator approached them, seeking to uncover their identities. Chapter 1253 - Chapter 1253: True Immortals Reverse Scale, Three Immortal Materials, Part 2 Chapter 1253: True Immortal¡¯s Reverse Scale, Three Immortal Materials, Part 2 Editor: Henyee Translations A smiling face greeted Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, asking for their names. The Ten Thousand Treasures Immortal Fair was as much a place for socializing and networking as it was for trading, making this cultivator¡¯s approach quite natural. Those around them also turned their attention, eager to learn more. ¡°Hehe, I wouldn¡¯t dare be so presumptuous,¡± Jiang Chengxuan responded with a light smile. ¡°I am Jiang Chengxuan, and this is my beloved wife, Shen Ruyan. We both come from the remote region of the Western Continent. It is no surprise that you haven¡¯t heard of us.¡± Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t directly mention their affiliation with the loose cultivator alliance, but he also didn¡¯t hide it, giving a general answer. His words made many around him ponder, with those familiar with recent events in the Western Continent beginning to form suspicions about their identities. ¡°Hehe, I see,¡± the cultivator who had approached them smiled and refrained from further questioning. For most, these details were not particularly significant. Upon confirming that Jiang Chengxuan was not from a prominent sect, their interest waned. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan took no offense and continued exploring the fair at their own pace. They soon realized that this place was even larger than they had anticipated, and they were only in the first trading level of the Ten Thousand Treasures Fair, specifically in the eastern sector of the divided zones. ¡°It¡¯s quite novel how traders here display their most precious treasures openly, waiting for interested parties to approach,¡± Shen Ruyan commented with interest as she observed the immortal cultivators walking around the fair with treasures in hand, radiating celestial light and divine energy. ¡°Hehe, we shouldn¡¯t fall behind,¡± Jiang Chengxuan chuckled. With a flash of spiritual light, he took out a treasure he had prepared for trading. Instantly, the surrounding air grew warmer, with a violent energy barely contained, exuding a formidable presence alongside a black light that drew many gazes. In an instant, numerous cultivators focused their attention on the object in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand. It was a pitch-black scale, coursing with golden dao power, radiating celestial light and extraordinary power. ¡°What is that¡­?¡± Many cultivators gasped, recognizing the scale¡¯s rarity. This scale clearly belonged to a true immortal-level beast, a rarity even at the Ten Thousand Treasures Fair. Its presence suggested that Jiang Chengxuan had once slain such a beast, implying formidable strength and cultivation. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï??0.?¦Ï To kill a true immortal beast, one needed exceptional power, often requiring the combined efforts of several true immortals and meticulous planning. ¡°Is this¡­ a reverse scale of a true immortal beast?¡± a cultivator nearby asked with a heated gaze, surrounded by a group holding various treasures. ¡°Yes,¡± Jiang Chengxuan confirmed, causing another wave of gasps and murmurs among the crowd. ¡°How do you plan to trade this item?¡± another eager cultivator asked, eyes burning with desire. A reverse scale from a true immortal beast was often more valuable than a true immortal-grade treasure, as obtaining one meant slaying the beast¡ªa daunting task even for true immortals. ¡°The value of this item is well understood,¡± Jiang Chengxuan began calmly. ¡°I am not greedy. I seek only three specific immortal materials in exchange.¡± His words did not provoke any shock; instead, many cultivators nodded in agreement. Given the reverse scale¡¯s rarity, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s request was quite reasonable. ¡°What immortal materials do you seek?¡± one cultivator at the forefront asked urgently, fearing a delay might cost them the opportunity. ¡°The first is the Floating Sand of the Buddha,¡± Jiang Chengxuan began, his voice calm and steady. ¡°The second is the True Essence of the Myriad Stars. The third is the Nether Dao Profound Stone.¡± As his voice echoed, many cultivators sighed inwardly, realizing Jiang Chengxuan was no fool. These materials were not easy to come by, often requiring sheer luck to obtain. The True Essence of the Myriad Stars, for instance, could only be found in a few celestial bodies out of millions. The Floating Sand of the Buddha and the Nether Dao Profound Stone were equally rare. Gradually, the crowd fell silent, with many deciding to quietly observe, understanding the difficulty of acquiring all three materials. Jiang Chengxuan remained unhurried, knowing that if this place didn¡¯t have what he sought, he could search elsewhere within the Ten Thousand Treasures Fair. While rare, these materials were not impossible to find, periodically surfacing in the celestial domain. ¡°This friend, I have two of the items you seek,¡± a voice finally broke the silence after some time. A white-browed man in luxurious attire stepped forward, holding two radiant, celestial-light-emitting treasure boxes. One contained the True Essence of the Myriad Stars, reflecting the cosmos within. The other held the Floating Sand of the Buddha, each grain holding a world¡¯s shadow and a golden tower. ¡°True Essence of the Myriad Stars, Floating Sand of the Buddha¡­¡± the crowd murmured, eyes filled with envy. However, after a moment¡¯s thought, Jiang Chengxuan shook his head. ¡°I need all three materials. I cannot make an exchange with just two. My apologies.¡± The white-browed man¡¯s expression tightened, while the surrounding cultivators felt a pang of sympathy. ¡°Hehe, I possess the Nether Dao Profound Stone¡­¡± another voice cut through, accompanied by a cold laugh. A twist of fate had occurred. All eyes turned to the speaker, including Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s. In this unexpected turn, all three materials Jiang Chengxuan sought had surfaced within a short span of time, a testament to the Ten Thousand Treasures Fair¡¯s depth. The one with the Nether Dao Profound Stone, however, had another proposition. ¡°How about you trade those two treasures with me?¡± he suggested, eyeing the white-browed man. He intended to use the Floating Sand and True Essence to trade for the reverse scale himself. Chapter 1254 - Chapter 1254: Completing the Trade, Entering the Second Layer of the Fair, Part 1 Chapter 1254: Completing the Trade, Entering the Second Layer of the Fair, Part 1 Editor: Henyee Translations The sudden confrontation left everyone present a bit startled, and they quickly adopted an attitude of watching the drama unfold. It seemed both individuals were determined to compete for the true immortal ancient dragon¡¯s reverse scale and neither intended to easily let the opportunity slip by. However, since neither of them could gather the three required materials on their own, a dispute was inevitable. ¡°You jest, sir. I hold two of the three required materials, while you possess only one. If anyone should be granted this opportunity, it ought to be me,¡± the white-browed cultivator retorted coldly in response to the other¡¯s probing. From the crowd emerged a cultivator clad in a black fur cloak. His figure was gaunt, and his face was sharp and thin. At a glance, it was clear he wasn¡¯t a benevolent character. ¡°It¡¯s the Profound Underworld Celestial Sect¡¯s Profound Underworld Immortal! He¡¯s here as well!¡± someone exclaimed in recognition, their voice tinged with surprise. The Profound Underworld Celestial Sect was a prominent faction within the Profound Bright Celestial Domain, rumored to house three true immortal powerhouses, making it a formidable force. Though not a demonic sect, its cultivation methods leaned heavily towards the path of darkness, resulting in a reputation for producing erratic and ruthless disciples notorious across the celestial domain. ¡°Cackling, the Profound Underworld Immortal¡¯s sinister laughter filled the air as he addressed the white-browed cultivator without directly answering. ¡°Why be so particular about who came first or who has more? The treasures of this world belong to those who are worthy. If you relinquish this opportunity today, the Profound Underworld Celestial Sect will remember your favor.¡± The intent behind his words was clear to all present: the Profound Underworld Immortal was leveraging his sect¡¯s influence to intimidate the white-browed cultivator. Despite being eligible to attend the Ten Thousand Treasures Immortal Fair, the Long Cloud Celestial Sect, to which the white-browed cultivator belonged, was inferior in strength to the Profound Underworld Celestial Sect. Moreover, the Profound Underworld Celestial Sect¡¯s disciples were known for their lawlessness. ¡°You¡­¡± The white-browed cultivator, though incensed, found himself unable to retort. Seeing this, the Profound Underworld Immortal pressed his advantage, stepping closer and saying, ¡°I genuinely wish to trade. I hope you won¡¯t reject my goodwill.¡± Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.§ã0 His eyes bore into the white-browed cultivator¡¯s, exuding an oppressive aura. Many present frowned at the blatant display of intimidation, including Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. However, they knew better than to interfere. The fair¡¯s rules ensured the safety of participants, but direct involvement in such disputes was unwise. ¡°Hmph! Such gall from the Profound Underworld Celestial Sect!¡± a righteous voice suddenly boomed, catching everyone off guard. They turned to see a red-robed cultivator step forward, holding a piece of jade radiating a serene glow that seemed to quiet the very world around them¡ªthe Nether Dao Profound Stone. ¡°It¡¯s the Scarlet Ridge Immortal from the Maple Sky Celestial Sect!¡± someone in the crowd exclaimed, recognizing the newcomer. ¡°Those two sects are always at odds. This will definitely frustrate the Profound Underworld Immortal.¡± The Maple Sky Celestial Sect and the Profound Underworld Celestial Sect were known rivals, stemming from a history of internal strife that split a single faction into two. Their enmity ran deep, and their powers were closely matched. ¡°Scarlet Ridge! Are you here to ruin my plans?¡± the Profound Underworld Immortal shouted, pointing at the red-robed cultivator, his aura flaring menacingly. The Scarlet Ridge Immortal remained unfazed, his expression stern as he met the challenge head-on. The tense standoff left the white-browed cultivator caught in the middle, unsure of how to proceed. ¡°Do not engage! Remember the rules of the Ten Thousand Treasures Immortal Fair!¡± a commanding voice echoed from above, imbued with overwhelming power that silenced the entire gathering. Everyone present felt a shiver run through them as they recognized the authority of a true powerhouse. Both true immortals immediately reined in their auras, their expressions growing more controlled. Even Jiang Chengxuan exchanged a look with Shen Ruyan, both feeling a sense of awe. The voice belonged to none other than a grand celestial being, showcasing the immense power behind the Ten Thousand Treasures Immortal Fair. This marked Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s first direct encounter with such a formidable entity in the celestial domain. Chapter 1255 - Chapter 1255: Completing the Trade, Entering the Second Layer of the Fair, Part 2 Chapter 1255: Completing the Trade, Entering the Second Layer of the Fair, Part 2 Editor: Henyee Translations It seemed the Ten Thousand Treasures Immortal Fair was even more formidable than they had imagined. ¡°Hmph! Just you wait!¡± The Profound Underworld Immortal, unable to maintain his arrogance, snorted coldly before leaving in a huff. He knew the Scarlet Ridge Immortal was determined to thwart his plans, and there was nothing he could do about it within the confines of the fair. ¡°Thank you, Scarlet Ridge Immortal, for your assistance! Long Cloud Sect will never forget this kindness!¡± The white-browed cultivator exhaled in relief, bowing gratefully to the Scarlet Ridge Immortal. The Scarlet Ridge Immortal, exuding a sense of righteous pride, smiled and replied, ¡°The Profound Underworld Celestial Sect¡¯s bullying has gone too far. I¡¯ve had enough of them.¡± He then added, ¡°You only need to give me two true immortal-level herbs for this Nether Dao Profound Stone. I¡¯ll let you have it.¡± This magnanimous offer earned nods and praise from the surrounding cultivators. Despite originating from the same sect, the Maple Sky and Profound Underworld Celestial Sects had vastly different approaches. ¡°Thank you, Scarlet Ridge Immortal! I¡¯m truly grateful!¡± The white-browed cultivator was elated, quickly producing two fine true immortal herbs to exchange for the Nether Dao Profound Stone. With everyone looking on enviously, he approached Jiang Chengxuan, asking hopefully, ¡°Fellow Daoist, will this suffice for your treasure?¡± ¡°Of course. Congratulations!¡± Jiang Chengxuan responded without hesitation, laughing as he handed over the true immortal ancient dragon¡¯s reverse scale. He then received the Floating Sand, the Ten Thousand Stars True Essence, and the Nether Dao Profound Stone in return, completing the transaction to everyone¡¯s satisfaction. ¡­ Over the following days, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan wandered the fair, traversing all four sections: East, South, West, and North. They witnessed countless rare treasures and materials, managing to gather everything they needed for their breakthroughs. Jiang Chengxuan acquired the materials required for his advancement to the Earth Immortal realm and the forging of his Blessed Land, while Shen Ruyan found the treasures necessary for her true immortal breakthrough. ¡°This grand event truly lives up to its reputation,¡± Jiang Chengxuan remarked as they strolled through the western section of the fair. ¡°I never imagined we could find so many materials.¡± ¡°Yes, husband. This has indeed been a fruitful trip,¡± Shen Ruyan replied, her smile reflecting their shared satisfaction. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ??¦Í??.§ã¦Ï Initially, Jiang Chengxuan had hoped to find at least two-thirds of the materials he needed. He hadn¡¯t expected the fair¡¯s depth and variety to allow him to gather almost everything. While the search had depleted many of his resources, his status as an alchemist and the Heaven-Grasping Bottle in his possession meant he could recover his stockpile with time. ¡°Now, only the Five Elements Celestial Stone remains,¡± he mused aloud. This stone was essential for his foundational work in the Earth Immortal realm, with no suitable substitutes. Despite their thorough search of the fair, they had yet to find anyone holding this elusive material. ¡°Husband, why don¡¯t we check the second layer of the fair?¡± Shen Ruyan suggested softly. Jiang Chengxuan nodded, having had the same thought. With information gathered from other cultivators, they soon found their way to the entrance of the second layer, located at the center of the fair¡¯s four main sections. Here stood a grand platform made of flawless jade, intricately carved with lifelike depictions of celestial mountains and spirits, exuding an air of opulence and grandeur. As they approached, the number of cultivators dwindled, with only a few figures seen in the vicinity. Entry to the second layer required meeting certain additional criteria, which centered around the central feature of the jade platform. Without delay, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan ascended the steps, leaving their reflections on the luminous jade as they approached the top. Before them lay a tranquil pool, its surface like a mirror reflecting the entire Nine Clouds Immortal Mountain. ¡°This must be the Ten Thousand Treasures Immortal Pool,¡± Jiang Chengxuan remarked, examining it closely. The pool, known as the Ten Thousand Treasures Immortal Pool, evaluated the rarity of treasures placed within it. The more radiant the light it emitted, the higher the quality of the treasure. To access the second layer, a treasure must produce a seven-colored light, indicating the bearer¡¯s qualification. Curious, Jiang Chengxuan wondered what would happen if he placed his most precious item, the Primal Water and Fire Sword, into the pool. This thought intrigued him, prompting him to discreetly draw the sword from within his body. Instantly, a surge of power rippled through the platform, though Jiang Chengxuan suppressed it before it could escape. Shen Ruyan watched in surprise, her eyes wide. Jiang Chengxuan smiled reassuringly, then dipped the Primal Water and Fire Sword into the pool. Even this cautious action triggered a significant reaction. The platform trembled, and the once-calm pool surface rippled before bursting into a display of colors akin to a rising rainbow. Within moments, the pool appeared to boil, with columns of water erupting dramatically. ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡± exclaimed the nearby cultivators, their attention drawn to the commotion on the platform. Jiang Chengxuan quickly retrieved the sword, feigning ignorance as the others looked on. ¡°I don¡¯t know what happened,¡± he shrugged innocently. Shen Ruyan stifled a laugh, amused by her husband¡¯s playful side. Fortunately, the disturbance quickly subsided, causing no lasting issues. Soon, an attendant arrived to inquire about the situation. Jiang Chengxuan explained that he had placed a treasure in the pool, which had caused the reaction. The attendant, unable to find any fault, respectfully guided them to the entrance of the second layer, acknowledging their qualification. Sharing a smile, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan collected themselves before stepping through the spatial portal into the second layer. Bathed in a radiant glow, they found themselves in a new realm. High pavilions and grand halls, built atop towering mountains and shrouded in clouds, stretched before them. The structures, crafted from precious stones and emitting a kaleidoscope of colors, glowed like glass in the sunlight, surrounded by countless treasures and herbs, showcasing the opulence and elegance of the place. Chapter 1256 - Chapter 1256: The Secret of the Celestial Stone, Celestial Insect Valley, Part 1 Chapter 1256: The Secret of the Celestial Stone, Celestial Insect Valley, Part 1 Editor: Henyee Translations Within the second layer of the Ten Thousand Treasures Immortal Fair, the celestial energy was even more abundant, hidden within multiple celestial arrays designed to condense and harness the energy. Scattered among the various pavilions were roughly a hundred celestial beings, each adorned in luxurious attire and exuding celestial auras. When Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan entered, many eyes turned towards them. The aura of these onlookers, though restrained, was immensely powerful. Even Jiang Chengxuan, who had recently arrived in the Profound Underworld Celestial Domain, recognized several sect leaders among them. Most of these individuals held high positions within respectable celestial sects. Although they were curious about Jiang Chengxuan, they refrained from initiating conversation. They couldn¡¯t identify his status, and his unassuming demeanor led them to believe he wasn¡¯t of significant importance. Only a few nodded politely at him before resuming their discussions. For these high-ranking sect members, the second layer of the Ten Thousand Treasures Immortal Fair was a place to foster inter-sect relationships. ¡°Are the two esteemed guests here to trade treasures?¡± A servant of the fair approached Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan with a respectful bow. Jiang Chengxuan nodded, ¡°I am looking for a treasure called the Five Elements Celestial Stone. Is there anyone here who possesses it?¡± He had been informed about the procedures of the second layer beforehand. Every trader had to register their treasures with the fair, making it easy to find specific items by asking the servants. ¡°Allow me to check,¡± the servant replied, retrieving a jade slip and scanning through its contents. After a few moments, he looked up with a somewhat apologetic expression, ¡°I regret to inform you that none of the esteemed guests on the second layer have brought a Five Elements Celestial Stone for trade.¡± Jiang Chengxuan had anticipated this but still sighed in disappointment. The Five Elements Celestial Stone was essential for reaching the Earth Immortal realm. It was so rare that almost no one would trade it unless offered something of equal or greater value. Even Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Primal Water and Fire Sword wasn¡¯t worth such a loss. ¡°Dear husband¡­¡± Shen Ruyan began, about to comfort Jiang Chengxuan, when the servant¡¯s communication jade lit up. He received a message, and his demeanor became more formal. ¡°Honored guest, our respected elder of the Ten Thousand Treasures Immortal Fair has information regarding the Five Elements Celestial Stone. He wishes to discuss it with you. Would you be willing to meet with him?¡± Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?0.?0 This sudden turn of events surprised Jiang Chengxuan. After a brief moment of contemplation, he nodded. The servant led them deeper into the second layer. As they walked through corridors illuminated by celestial light, Jiang Chengxuan pondered. The elder must be the Earth Immortal who had made an appearance earlier. But why had he taken an interest in Jiang Chengxuan, and why was he willing to help him obtain the Five Elements Celestial Stone? These questions occupied Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s thoughts until they reached their destination¡ªa quaint water pavilion where a slightly portly elder sat. The elder, dressed in opulent clothing and holding a staff made of celestial wood, exuded an aura of wealth. ¡°Welcome, esteemed guests,¡± the elder said warmly, inviting them to sit. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan bowed and took their seats. ¡°Might I ask about the matter concerning the Five Elements Celestial Stone?¡± Jiang Chengxuan inquired directly. The elder stroked his white beard and smiled. ¡°I saw your transaction in the eastern district of the fair. I deduced that you might be seeking the Five Elements Celestial Stone for your breakthrough to the Earth Immortal realm.¡± This explanation eased Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s suspicions. The elder had no hidden agenda but was acting on a merchant¡¯s instinct, deducing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s need from his transactions. This openness was a gesture of goodwill, indicating no deceit. ¡°Indeed, the Five Elements Celestial Stone is rare and rarely traded. However, I do have information about its whereabouts¡­¡± The elder¡¯s words were deliberate. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed. ¡°What do you require in exchange for this information?¡± He knew there would be a price for such valuable information. The elder smiled, appreciating Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s straightforwardness. ¡°To be honest, this is not a simple matter,¡± the elder began. ¡°The Five Elements Celestial Stone is rumored to be found in a dangerous place known as the Celestial Insect Valley. It is a perilous region, infested with powerful celestial insects that even true immortals avoid. I seek someone capable to retrieve a special treasure from there¡ªa Celestial Insect Core. In exchange, I will provide you with the detailed location and necessary information about the Five Elements Celestial Stone.¡± Jiang Chengxuan listened intently. The task was dangerous, but the reward was invaluable. He exchanged a glance with Shen Ruyan, who nodded in silent agreement. ¡°We accept,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied firmly. The elder¡¯s smile broadened. ¡°Excellent. I will provide you with all the information you need. May fortune favor you on this perilous journey.¡± With the terms agreed upon, the elder handed Jiang Chengxuan a jade slip containing detailed information about the Celestial Insect Valley and the Five Elements Celestial Stone. Equipped with this crucial intel, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan prepared to embark on their next great adventure. Chapter 1257 - Chapter 1257: The Secret of the Celestial Stone, Celestial Insect Valley, Part 2 Chapter 1257: The Secret of the Celestial Stone, Celestial Insect Valley, Part 2 Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Hahaha, straightforward indeed.¡± The Earth Immortal elder laughed heartily. His impression of Jiang Chengxuan improved significantly. Throughout the Ten Thousand Treasures Immortal Fair, he had been quietly gathering information about Jiang Chengxuan. He sensed Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s extraordinary potential, understanding that reaching the Earth Immortal realm for him was merely a matter of time and opportunity. Thus, he arranged this conversation to extend a gesture of goodwill. ¡°Did you know that the number of Earth Immortal cultivators in the Celestial Realm is actually limited?¡± The elder¡¯s eyes narrowed, and his tone grew solemn, revealing a shocking secret that stunned Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. ¡°A limit?¡± ¡°What do you mean, respected elder¡­?¡± The two of them were puzzled, having never heard such information before. The Earth Immortal elder began to elaborate: ¡°In the Celestial Realm, the number of Earth Immortal cultivators is governed by celestial rules. The total number of Earth Immortal cultivators that the Celestial Realm can sustain is fixed. Once this number is reached, any aspiring Earth Immortal must wait for someone to fall or ascend further.¡± This revelation left Jiang Chengxuan deeply contemplative. It hinted at a profound understanding of celestial mechanics. ¡°So, the number of Five Elements Celestial Stones is also limited?¡± After pondering for a while, Jiang Chengxuan asked, his voice calm but filled with realization. ¡°Exactly,¡± the elder confirmed, nodding. ¡°The Five Elements Celestial Stone is a product of celestial rules, not something that can be crafted or replaced. It is essentially a tool used by the celestial order to maintain the number of Earth Immortal cultivators.¡± Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.§ã¦Ï Jiang Chengxuan fully grasped this secret now. Cultivators reaching the Earth Immortal realm must refine their own celestial territories, essentially seizing a piece of the world¡¯s creation force. If the celestial order didn¡¯t impose limitations, the number of Earth Immortal cultivators could spike during a prosperous era, draining the Celestial Realm¡¯s resources. ¡°Thank you for enlightening me,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said, bowing respectfully to the elder, appreciating the invaluable knowledge shared. ¡°And about the information on the Five Elements Celestial Stone¡­¡± ¡°Hahaha, not to worry.¡± The elder finally revealed what Jiang Chengxuan sought. ¡°According to our intelligence, a Five Elements Celestial Stone is likely to appear in the extreme northern region of the Profound Underworld Celestial Domain. Our investigations have confirmed this.¡± ¡°Moreover, it is believed that the stone will emerge in the Celestial Insect Valley.¡± This intelligence excited Jiang Chengxuan. The elder indeed held crucial information about the stone¡¯s whereabouts. ¡°Such valuable information is worth its weight in gold,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said, expressing his gratitude. ¡°If I manage to obtain this treasure, what does your esteemed fair require in return? I will do my utmost to fulfill it.¡± He understood that the elder wouldn¡¯t offer such crucial information without expecting something in return. ¡°Hahaha, since you are so forthright, I¡¯ll be direct as well. If you acquire the Five Elements Celestial Stone, you need only give us a small portion of the surplus.¡± The elder explained that a complete Five Elements Celestial Stone often had a small part left after an Earth Immortal breakthrough. This leftover piece was what the Ten Thousand Treasures Immortal Fair sought. Both Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan now understood. The deal was mutually beneficial and fair. If Jiang Chengxuan failed to obtain the stone, the information was worthless. But if he succeeded, the fair¡¯s gain was ensured. The elder¡¯s offer presented no downside for Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Agreed,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said with a smile, sealing the deal. ¡­ Celestial Insect Valley. Located in the extreme north of the Profound Underworld Celestial Domain, it was an infamous, perilous region. Almost every cultivator in the domain knew of its existence. Legend had it that the valley was formed from the domain of a fallen ancient Earth Immortal, becoming a haven for countless insect-type demon beasts. It was known as the holy ground for insect demons. Adventurous cultivators who braved the valley spoke of its horrors. They claimed the valley housed at least two Earth Immortal-level insect demons and thousands of other insect demons. These accounts were verified by the high casualty rate among those who ventured in. The valley¡¯s infamy spread throughout the domain, striking fear into the hearts of many. ¡°So, this is the Celestial Insect Valley¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan muttered, his eyes fixed on the ominous sight before him. A vast, deep gorge stretched out before him, filled with lush, wild celestial plants, resembling a giant, green maw. Eerie insect sounds echoed from within, sending chills down one¡¯s spine. The valley was riddled with deep crevices and chaotic burrows, exuding a wild and untamed aura. Insect demons were known for their low intelligence but extreme ferocity and combat prowess. Even among the demon clans, insect demons were often despised and avoided. ¡°Husband¡­ this valley¡¯s aura rivals that of the depths of the Western Black Sea,¡± Shen Ruyan remarked. The Celestial Insect Valley was not as vast as the Western Black Sea, but its dangers were equally significant. Unlike the Black Sea, entering this valley would immediately attract countless insect demons, likely resulting in an instant battle. ¡°Shh, something¡¯s moving,¡± Jiang Chengxuan warned, sensing an unusual disturbance nearby. Both of them heightened their senses, preparing for combat. But what emerged from the nearby forest was not an insect demon but a familiar face. ¡°Wait! No harm intended! I mean no harm!¡± The voice belonged to a figure in red and gold robes, whom Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan recognized. ¡°Red Ridge Immortal?¡± Jiang Chengxuan asked, surprised to see the figure he had encountered before. The person before them was indeed the Red Ridge Immortal, who had once aided them at the Ten Thousand Treasures Immortal Fair. Chapter 1258 - Chapter 1258: Joining the Team, Entering Celestial Insect Valley, Part 1 Chapter 1258: Joining the Team, Entering Celestial Insect Valley, Part 1 Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Didn¡¯t expect you two to remember me,¡± the Red Ridge Immortal, smiling warmly, greeted Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. His presence significantly eased the tense atmosphere. Given their previous encounter and mutual favorable impression, the conversation flowed more smoothly than it would have with a complete stranger. ¡°You two must be here for the opportunities within the Celestial Insect Valley,¡± he continued. ¡°Coincidentally, we¡¯ve gathered a group of cultivators to explore the valley. If you could join us, our chances of success would increase significantly.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were taken aback by this proposal. Could it be that the information about the Five Elements Celestial Stone was already widespread? Had the Ten Thousand Treasures Immortal Fair played them for fools? These questions raced through their minds. If the information was indeed common knowledge, then their agreement was worthless. ¡°Red Ridge Immortal, your proposal sounds excellent,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said after a moment¡¯s thought. But before Red Ridge Immortal could celebrate, Jiang Chengxuan continued, ¡°However, I¡¯ve been considering this matter carefully. Do you know what the treasure within the Celestial Insect Valley actually is?¡± Jiang Chengxuan decided to probe Red Ridge Immortal for more details, suspecting that the widespread knowledge of the Five Elements Celestial Stone might jeopardize their plans. ¡°We don¡¯t know exactly,¡± Red Ridge Immortal replied without hesitation. ¡°We only sensed extraordinary auras and bursts of treasure light from within the valley. That¡¯s why we came here.¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s suspicions were alleviated by this response. He exchanged a glance with Shen Ruyan, both feeling relieved. It seemed these cultivators only knew of a general opportunity within the Celestial Insect Valley, not specifically about the Five Elements Celestial Stone. If everyone knew about the stone, the so-called alliance would be fraught with hidden agendas, increasing the risk of exploring the valley. The stone¡¯s immense value would surely stir greed, and sharing it would render it useless for anyone trying to reach the Earth Immortal realm. ¡°Very well, the more the merrier,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said, bowing slightly. ¡°We are willing to join your group.¡± Red Ridge Immortal¡¯s face lit up with joy. He knew Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strength and potential from their brief encounter at the fair. Having such a powerful ally was undoubtedly beneficial. Red Ridge Immortal led Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan to the gathering spot of their team. In a secluded forest, four cultivators stood, their expressions solemn. Jiang Chengxuan quickly assessed their strength¡ªexcluding one female cultivator, the others were all at the True Immortal level. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0¦Í?0.?¦Ï Four True Immortals! This was a force capable of dominating a region within the Profound Underworld Celestial Domain. With Jiang Chengxuan joining, their group now boasted five True Immortals, comparable to the top forces of some major sects. ¡°Red Ridge, who are these two?¡± one of the cultivators asked, surprised by the newcomers. ¡°These are Daoist Jiang and his companion, Daoist Shen,¡± Red Ridge Immortal explained. ¡°We met at the Ten Thousand Treasures Immortal Fair. They too are here for the Celestial Insect Valley, so I thought we could join forces.¡± The other cultivators¡¯ eyes narrowed but, trusting Red Ridge Immortal, they raised no objections. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s presence was an asset. The valley, known for its perils, demanded more strength than they currently had. ¡°Welcome, sister,¡± the female cultivator greeted Shen Ruyan warmly, stepping forward. Her attire matched Red Ridge Immortal¡¯s, indicating she was also from the Scarlet Heaven Immortal Sect. Her friendliness stemmed from their shared sect and the presence of another female cultivator. ¡°Thank you,¡± Shen Ruyan replied, engaging in conversation with the woman. Red Ridge Immortal, meanwhile, introduced Jiang Chengxuan to the remaining True Immortals. Thanks to their smooth integration, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan quickly felt part of the team. Joining Forces With the team now complete, they finalized their plans. The group, comprising five True Immortals and one powerful Ascended Immortal, was ready to brave the dangers of the Celestial Insect Valley. Each member understood the risks and rewards, and they prepared themselves for the challenges ahead. As they moved deeper into the forest towards the valley, their combined strength and resolve gave them confidence. The journey ahead was fraught with peril, but together, they hoped to uncover the treasures hidden within the mysterious and deadly Celestial Insect Valley. Chapter 1259 - Chapter 1259: Joining the Team, Entering Celestial Insect Valley, Part 2 Chapter 1259: Joining the Team, Entering Celestial Insect Valley, Part 2 Editor: Henyee Translations After a brief introduction, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan learned more about the other members of the team. The two older cultivators were elders from the Thick Earth Immortal Sect, which had a good relationship with the Scarlet Heaven Immortal Sect. The younger one was Qing Tian Immortal, a friend of Red Ridge Immortal, who had first detected the anomalies in the Celestial Insect Valley. ¡­ ¡°We¡¯ve arrived. Today is the Long Moon day,¡± Qing Tian Immortal announced as they reached the entrance of the Celestial Insect Valley after several days of waiting. According to Qing Tian Immortal, the valley experienced a phenomenon called the Long Moon day at regular intervals. During this period, the insect demons within the valley performed a ritual to absorb the accumulated energy of the valley, making it the most relaxed time to enter. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan and his group witnessed a remarkable sight. The entire Celestial Insect Valley, from its vegetation to its bare earth, emitted a faint white glow. The previously dark and wild valley now looked like a pristine, snow-covered sanctuary, devoid of its former ominous aura. ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± Qing Tian Immortal said, leading the group into the valley. The group, led by Qing Tian Immortal who was the most knowledgeable about the valley, cautiously entered, concealing their presence as they advanced. The valley, with its narrow entrance, opened into a vast expanse filled with towering trees and jagged cliffs, now bathed in a pale, ethereal light. Even the demonic aura in the valley had transformed into silvery currents flowing through the air. ¡°Be careful,¡± Qing Tian Immortal warned. Using their formidable powers, the group easily detected the locations of various insect demons. However, due to the special Long Moon day, the demons were stationary, engaged in bizarre rituals resembling human worship. These creatures, with their massive bodies and numerous limbs, sat in strange postures, raising their limbs towards the ancient sky in a semblance of devotion. The eerie mimicry of human actions by these monstrous forms sent chills down their spines. ¡°What an extraordinary aura¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan muttered, his gaze fixed on the enormous moon above the valley. It cast no light but emitted a strange Dao force, triggering the valley¡¯s white glow. This sight made Jiang Chengxuan ponder the valley¡¯s mysterious origins. Despite the intriguing scene, the group¡¯s focus remained on navigating the valley. Under Qing Tian Immortal¡¯s guidance, they moved towards the area with the most frequent anomalies. Along the way, they passed countless terrifying insect demons, all performing their rituals. The group held their breath, avoiding contact with the creatures¡¯ horrifying appendages and body parts. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.?¦Ï ¡°Ssshhh!¡± After bypassing several groups of demons, they encountered a grotesque sight that made everyone gasp. A large area was occupied by long, twisted creatures entangled with each other, their limbs weaving and writhing like a mass of wriggling tentacles. This grotesque dance seemed to be their ritual, creating a nearly impassable barrier. The creatures¡¯ movements slowly surrounded the group, cutting off their retreat. Everyone tensed, knowing that discovery would mean a battle against an endless swarm of demons. ¡°Don¡¯t attack. Leave it to me,¡± Qing Tian Immortal said, drawing their attention. Under the group¡¯s watchful eyes, Qing Tian Immortal retrieved a treasure from a sachet. Infusing it with spiritual power, he released a faint yellow powder that spread in their intended direction. ¡°Chii, chii¡­¡± As the powder spread, the enormous demons instinctively moved away, creating a narrow path. Red Ridge Immortal praised Qing Tian Immortal¡¯s ingenuity, and the group quickly followed the path, their movements swift and silent. However, they soon faced another obstacle: a massive insect nest, seemingly made from the valley¡¯s soil and glowing with the same white light. Strange, spherical demons rolled in and out of the nest, blocking their path. ¡°Should we go around?¡± one of the Thick Earth Immortal Sect elders suggested. Qing Tian Immortal shook his head gravely. ¡°The most crucial part of the valley is hidden underground. This nest is one of the entrances. If we don¡¯t go through here, we¡¯ll need to find another entrance, which could take a lot of time.¡± The group¡¯s faces tightened with concern. The Long Moon day could end at any time, and their window of opportunity was precious. Moreover, there was no guarantee that other entrances would be less guarded. ¡°If we must enter the nest, I believe I can help,¡± Jiang Chengxuan suddenly said, drawing everyone¡¯s attention. Red Ridge Immortal, pleased by this development, asked, ¡°What do you have in mind, Daoist Jiang?¡± Jiang Chengxuan explained calmly, ¡°The biggest challenge in the nest is avoiding detection by the rolling demons. I can use my spatial powers to distort the space, creating hidden pockets for us to move through.¡± One elder immediately objected, ¡°Nonsense! We all know how to use spatial powers. The nest¡¯s structure is infused with Daoist rules. It¡¯s not that easy to bypass them. Disturbing the space could alert the demons.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled confidently. ¡°I have a unique understanding of spatial manipulation. Let me try. If it doesn¡¯t work, we¡¯ll reassess.¡± The group exchanged glances, eventually nodding in agreement. With a plan in place, they steeled themselves for the next phase of their perilous journey into the heart of the Celestial Insect Valley. Chapter 1260 - Chapter 1260: Deep into the Earth, the Primordial Heaven Pillar, Part 1 Chapter 1260: Deep into the Earth, the Primordial Heaven Pillar, Part 1 Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Whether it works or not, there¡¯s no need to argue. We¡¯ll know once we try.¡± In contrast to the agitated elder from the Thick Earth Immortal Sect, Jiang Chengxuan remained calm and unperturbed. His words left the elder speechless, while Red Ridge Immortal and Qing Tian Immortal showed helpless expressions, trying to mediate: ¡°No harm in trying any method.¡± ¡°Indeed, with an opportunity like this, we should remain amicable.¡± With these words, the two elders from the Thick Earth Immortal Sect reluctantly fell silent, though they continued to glare at Jiang Chengxuan skeptically. They believed his plan to be childish and destined for failure, expecting an opportunity to mock him soon. In fact, as the older members of the group from the same sect, they sought to assert their dominance and viewed Jiang Chengxuan as the first target to make an example of. ¡°Buzz¡ª!¡± However, as these thoughts occupied their minds, Jiang Chengxuan was already demonstrating his mastery of spatial manipulation. Without any visible light or flashy displays, he merely made a precise gesture in the air, creating a fine spatial crack. In the blink of an eye, this crack expanded, revealing a hidden space large enough to comfortably hide seven people. ¡°Hiss¡ª!¡± Red Ridge Immortal and the elders from the Thick Earth Immortal Sect gasped inwardly, realizing that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s control over space far surpassed their own. This concealed space was not only sufficiently hidden but also spacious, showcasing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s exceptional skills. Their faces turned pale, realizing that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s display of power directly contradicted their doubts and indicated his formidable strength. Even if they were stubborn, they dared not oppose him further. ¡°Incredible! Such a skillful use of space, Daoist Jiang, you truly are deep and unfathomable!¡± Red Ridge Immortal exclaimed, while Qing Tian Immortal and others echoed his admiration. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0¦Í??.§ã¦Ï ¡°Hmph!¡± The two elders from the Thick Earth Immortal Sect could only snort coldly, retreating to the front of the group. Jiang Chengxuan, maintaining his composure, simply nodded to Red Ridge Immortal and Qing Tian Immortal before leading the group into the insect nest. The nest resembled a mountain with countless interconnected tunnels, the ground covered in sticky residues left by the insects. The air was filled with a continuous hum and the howling of wind, making the experience otherworldly. ¡°Here it comes.¡± ¡°Boom!¡± As they ventured deeper, a thunderous noise overhead caused everyone to look towards Jiang Chengxuan. Without hesitation, he activated his spatial powers, creating another hidden space for them. The group quickly stepped into the concealed area just as a massive shadow crashed into the passage above them. The monstrous creature, resembling a giant black sphere composed of countless wriggling worms, blocked the tunnel completely, its tentacle-like appendages thrashing about and emitting a foul demonic aura. Had Jiang Chengxuan not acted, they would have been detected and forced into battle. Inside the spatial pocket, the group held their breath, watching the grotesque insect demon search the area with its numerous eyes but failing to detect them. After a while, the creature moved on, allowing the group to re-emerge and continue their journey. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Without pausing, they pressed on, following Qing Tian Immortal deeper into the earth. Whenever they encountered danger, Jiang Chengxuan used his spatial manipulation to hide them, ensuring their safety. Eventually, they reached a deep chasm emitting a thick, white glow, filled with mysterious and deadly energies. ¡°Hide your presence; we are going in.¡± Despite their concerns, the group, driven by both fear and excitement, followed Qing Tian Immortal¡¯s instructions, blending their auras with the environment before leaping into the abyss. ¡°Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!¡± As they descended, the overwhelming energy around them intensified, resonating with their very beings, leading them deeper into the unknown. Chapter 1261 - Chapter 1261: Deep Underground, The Primal Celestial Pillar, Part 2 Chapter 1261: Deep Underground, The Primal Celestial Pillar, Part 2 Editor: Henyee Translations In the midst of the radiant abyss, several waves of energy surged and mist billowed. In an instant, several massive shadows emerged from the insect nest, scanning the area, but finding nothing. They soon returned to their worship of the bright moon. ¡­ Enveloped in a mysterious energy, Jiang Chengxuan found himself in an incredibly serene state. But before he could fully comprehend it, the white light before him faded, revealing the underground Immortal Insect Valley. Compared to the surface, this subterranean valley was much cleaner. It was still a world bathed in white, but the surrounding earth walls showed fewer signs of insect holes. Although called underground, this area was just as vast as the surface, only lacking a sky, which was replaced by dense, white clouds. Vegetation here was sparse, with only various roots and stems resembling blood vessels clinging tightly to the earth walls in different colors. This unique sight left everyone in awe, marveling at this hidden world. However, upon entering the underground Immortal Insect Valley, they quickly encountered their first problem. The intelligence provided by Immortal Tianqing was insufficient; it could no longer guide them through the underground valley. This meant that from now on, they would have to rely on their own exploration. ¡°How do we find this opportunity?¡± asked one of the elders from the Thick Earth Immortal Sect after a long silence. ¡°There¡¯s no choice but to search bit by bit,¡± Immortal Tianqing replied helplessly. The expressions of the two elders from the Thick Earth Immortal Sect changed again, their eyes filled with dissatisfaction. Yet, having come this far, they couldn¡¯t give up. Abandoning the opportunity wasn¡¯t an option they were willing to accept. ¡°Haha, if we have to search on our own, so be it. At worst, we leave this place and give up the opportunity. What¡¯s the harm in that?¡± Immortal Chiling tried to ease the tension, comforting everyone. The female cultivator from Feng Tian Immortal Sect also agreed, helping to stabilize the group¡¯s morale. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan naturally remained silent. They had their own goals and would not leave so easily. However, they didn¡¯t plan to inform the others, hoping for a peaceful resolution. In silence and seriousness, the group focused on their search, delving deeper while avoiding various insect demons. The deeper they went, the stronger the insect demons became, with immortal-level entities becoming common. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?¦Ï.§ã¦Ï Unlike their counterparts on the surface who worshiped the bright moon, these insects crouched among the rocks, absorbing the surrounding white light with each breath. The mysterious white energy emanated from the earth¡¯s veins in this underground realm. Here, the insect demons absorbed it naturally, without any need for rituals, revealing the power dynamics and relationships within the Immortal Insect Valley. Crossing a deep underground river, the group reached the other side and surveyed their surroundings, their hearts heavy. It was their tenth day in the underground valley, yet they had found no clues regarding the opportunity. They had even faced a close encounter with an insect demon, nearly leading to disaster. If not for Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s timely use of spatial power to contain the commotion and allow the group to defeat the demon, they might have been driven out of the valley or surrounded by insect demons by now. ¡°Damn it! Where is that opportunity?!¡± One of the elders from the Thick Earth Immortal Sect could no longer maintain his composure under the continuous pressure, voicing his frustration. The high-stakes tension had taken its toll, and both elders were considering abandoning the quest. As sect elders, they had promising futures ahead of them, and risking everything for this opportunity seemed increasingly unwise. ¡°Elders, please calm down. After so much exploration, we are no longer afraid of the insect demons. Finding the opportunity is now a certainty,¡± Immortal Chiling tried to reassure them. But this time, even Immortal Chiling¡¯s words failed to placate the elders. With stern expressions, they replied, ¡°The white light here has dimmed significantly. The so-called day of the bright moon is likely ending. How can we continue then?¡± Their words echoed the group¡¯s worries, leaving even Immortal Chiling speechless. ¡°Ten days! Let¡¯s search for another ten days! If we still find nothing, we will leave!¡± Immortal Tianqing suggested after some thought, breaking the silence. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan frowned at the proposal. The others, including Immortal Chiling, reluctantly agreed. The risks were indeed high, and without their current advantage, finding the opportunity and leaving unscathed would be impossible. ¡°Buzz¡ª! Buzz¡ª!¡± Suddenly, a disturbance came from the distant east. A wave of ancient, powerful energy spread across the land, reaching them. The group was startled, their spirits lifting. The energy was devoid of demonic aura, clearly not from the insect demons. There was only one possible explanation: the opportunity was there. ¡°Quick! Go!¡± Without hesitation, everyone concealed their presence and flew towards the source of the disturbance. Even Jiang Chengxuan felt a surge of excitement, wondering if the opportunity was the Five Elements Immortal Stone or something else. As they moved swiftly, the answer soon revealed itself. They noticed fewer insect demons in the area, which puzzled them until they saw the scene ahead. In a massive ring-shaped depression lay a colossal insect demon. Wrapped in golden light, it resembled a sun, exuding a mystical, holy aura amid the strange insect nest. ¡°A golden cicada demon!¡± Immortal Tianqing exclaimed. This insect demon, a true immortal-level entity, was one of the rulers of the Immortal Insect Valley. It belonged to the golden cicada species, rumored to possess the bloodline of an ancient being, wielding both righteous and sinister powers. ¡°That is¡­ the Primal Celestial Pillar!¡± Following Immortal Tianqing¡¯s gaze, the group spotted the true nature of the opportunity¡ªa winding, unadorned stone pillar standing in the depression like an ancient creation. Despite its plain appearance, the Primal Celestial Pillar exuded an indescribable profundity under the true immortal-level senses of the group. It stood there silently, seemingly existing since ancient times, containing primordial power. ¡°Unbelievable¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan muttered, surprised. Aside from the Five Elements Immortal Stone, there indeed existed other opportunities here. The Primal Celestial Pillar was an extremely rare entity, hidden within the earth veins of the celestial domain, capable of appearing anywhere. It held ancient celestial power, and absorbing it could awaken one¡¯s ancient bloodline or directly bestow essential Daoist power. For any cultivator, these benefits were lifelong enhancements. Its value was so high that even earthly immortals would covet it. For the group, it was an opportunity beyond measure. Chapter 1262 - Chapter 1262: Golden Cicada Demon Immortal, The Battle Begins, Part 1 Chapter 1262: Golden Cicada Demon Immortal, The Battle Begins, Part 1 Editor: Henyee Translations In this seemingly inconspicuous place deep within the Immortal Insect Valley, a convergence of fates had gathered six true immortals. Hidden in the shadows, each of them stared at the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal and the Primal Celestial Pillar, their eyes filled with shock and desire. ¡°Good, good, good! All our hardships have not been in vain.¡± ¡°Haha! If we can obtain this, our journey will have been worth it.¡± ¡°That¡¯s great, Brother Chiling!¡± In the face of such a grand opportunity, the previous discord within the group vanished. The gaps caused by danger and uncertainty disappeared as well. The two elders from the Thick Earth Immortal Sect no longer mentioned leaving; instead, they fixated on the Primal Celestial Pillar with gleaming eyes. ¡°Hiss¡ª!¡± However, the imposing presence of the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal deterred anyone from making a rash move. ¡°That¡¯s a molting. The Golden Cicada Demon Immortal is absorbing the power of the Primal Celestial Pillar,¡± Jiang Chengxuan noted, his eyes narrowing. His observation caused the others¡¯ excitement to freeze. They scrutinized the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal more closely. Beside the Primal Celestial Pillar, the enormous golden insect body trembled slightly, golden light swirling around it. Strange ripples spread out, forming layers of gold-like material. This was clearly the molting behavior of an insect demon, indicating that the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal was undergoing an enhancement and evolution, undoubtedly fueled by the power of the Primal Celestial Pillar. ¡°We can¡¯t let this demon waste the power of the Primal Celestial Pillar. We must act now!¡± The two elders from the Thick Earth Immortal Sect urged. Without waiting for the others, they exchanged a glance and erupted with their power. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0¦Í?¦Ï.§ã¦Ï ¡°Boom!¡± Their auras, undisguised and formidable, exploded out. The true immortal-level energy shook the heavens and the earth, causing a massive upheaval. This sudden turn of events startled everyone present and even shocked the enormous Golden Cicada Demon Immortal. In response, it manifested an endless golden light and ancient runes, unleashing a torrent of demonic energy that transformed the depression into a world of golden brilliance. Its cultivation level had clearly reached the pinnacle of true immortality, possibly even a half-step into the realm of earth immortals! ¡°Damn it! Those fools!¡± Immortal Tianqing cursed. He had not expected the two elders from the Thick Earth Immortal Sect to act so recklessly, showing more impulsiveness than the younger cultivators. Even Immortal Chiling gasped and glared in anger. He had been trying to accommodate the two elders¡¯ feelings all along, yet they still caused such chaos at this critical moment. ¡°Boom!¡± But there was no time for reflection. In the golden depression, the two elders from the Thick Earth Immortal Sect had already unleashed their immortal treasures, embodying the power of their Dao principles and clashing with the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal, causing a terrifying commotion and storming currents to ravage the surroundings. Each elder wielded a massive immortal ruler, spanning the void with such immense power that cracks appeared in the fabric of space. Yet despite their might, the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal stood unfazed, its enormous golden eyes watching them like suns, its two massive forelimbs raised and effortlessly blocking the elders¡¯ heavy weapons, forged through countless rituals. The two elders turned pale, their hearts pounding. Enveloped in the aura of a peak true immortal, they, who were only mid-tier true immortals, felt a chill of dread. Yet they did not panic. They knew that although their premature attack had angered Jiang Chengxuan and the others, the group would not abandon them. They had acted out of a desire not to miss this opportunity and to secure an advantage in the ensuing distribution of benefits. After all, despite their seniority, they had contributed little so far. ¡°Since we¡¯ve started, we must finish this quickly,¡± Immortal Tianqing said, frowning. He summoned his Dao principles and manifested his immortal treasure. A lotus lamp appeared, burning with a blue-white flame that flickered with images of multiple worlds. With a nod, Immortal Chiling and the female cultivator from Feng Tian Immortal Sect also unleashed their immortal treasures, enveloping themselves in dragon-like golden energy. Without hesitation, the three of them charged at the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal. Immortal Tianqing¡¯s lotus lamp flame expanded, spreading into a sea of fire that mirrored all things, its aura domineering. Immortal Chiling and the female cultivator each wielded a sword, their energies intertwining through a shared Dao principle, igniting a crimson glow that tore through the golden brilliance enveloping the area. ¡°Zzz¡ª!¡± As the two terrifying forces converged, the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal found itself under direct assault from both sides. Chapter 1263 - Chapter 1263: Golden Cicada Demon Immortal, The Battle Begins, Part 1 Chapter 1263: Golden Cicada Demon Immortal, The Battle Begins, Part 1 Editor: Henyee Translations Because of this, the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal let out a sharp screech, intending to call its powerful insect generals, some of which were true immortal-level beings. If all the insect demons gathered, even with Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s presence, the battle¡¯s outcome would be uncertain. ¡°Lady, stay on the sidelines,¡± Jiang Chengxuan finally decided to take action, no longer just observing. At the critical moment, he unleashed his astonishing power, waving his hands to release a vast ocean of spatial energy, resembling a monstrous tidal wave. His speed surpassed that of the screech¡¯s propagation! ¡°Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!¡± In an instant, silvery brilliance spread, enveloping the entire area in a mysterious state. Once again, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s inverted world manifested, dimming the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal¡¯s power and trapping it within the inner world. The piercing screech, just about to spread, abruptly stopped, and silence reigned. For a moment, the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal¡¯s large eyes narrowed, sensing danger. Among these people, there was someone whose strength matched its own! ¡°Demon! Let¡¯s see how you escape today!¡± Immortal Chiling and the others¡¯ spirits lifted. Their previous panic calmed as they continued their assault on the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal with renewed vigor. ¡°Boom!¡± Even the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal couldn¡¯t ignore this. Its body, initially sprawled on the ground, rose to reveal its true form. It was like a golden mountain range rising from the earth, blocking out the sky and reaching the heavens. Numerous complex runes mixed with demonic energy transformed into dense clouds and tornadoes, shaking the world. Its broad wings unfolded, emitting waves of bizarre Dao principles, as if a black hole was forming, plunging the entire world into darkness. The endless golden light retracted, forming layers of barriers around the demon immortal. The attacks from Immortal Tianqing and Immortal Chiling, filled with terrifying power, struck these barriers, causing golden light to surge like tides. The full power of a peak true immortal was unleashed, shattering space and causing chaotic energy flows to roar through the heavens and earth. Even Jiang Chengxuan had to concentrate fully to maintain the inverted sky curtain, not daring to slack off. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?¦Ï.§ã? Despite the formidable first wave of attacks, the result was less than satisfactory. The ancient runes and golden light barriers, empowered by the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal¡¯s bloodline, withstood the combined force of four true immortals. Immortal Tianqing¡¯s and Immortal Chiling¡¯s immortal flames scorched the golden barriers, but only melted them slowly. ¡°Zzz¡ª!¡± The next moment, under the astonished gazes of everyone, the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal let out an angry roar. Its wings flapped, launching a counterattack. The tyrannical immortal flames were instantly dispersed by immense power. The barriers, formed by ancient runes and golden light, twisted violently, expanding like a blazing glass star. The terrifying demonic energy, with a touch of destruction, rushed towards everyone, unavoidable. Despite their shock, Immortal Chiling and the others reacted swiftly, summoning their protective treasures. Some conjured circular mirrors, others created stone walls, and some called forth crimson barriers, enduring wave after wave of demonic bombardment, gritting their teeth and holding on. Before Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan also did not dare to be complacent. The power of the Primordial Divine Thunder gathered behind her, forming a wheel of lightning that blasted out violently, directly facing the demonic energy. The formidable thunder crushed and devoured the golden torrent, opening a void path. Although she was only half a step into the true immortal realm, Shen Ruyan¡¯s displayed might rivaled that of a genuine true immortal. This scene left Immortal Chiling and the others flabbergasted. It was the first time they had seen Shen Ruyan unleash her power. They hadn¡¯t expected that the seemingly unassuming woman by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s side hid such strength and potential. ¡°Miss Shen¡­¡± Especially the female cultivator from Feng Tian Immortal Sect, whose heart was shaken. Although their realms were similar, her power was far inferior to Shen Ruyan¡¯s. ¡°Do not get distracted! Keep attacking!¡± Jiang Chengxuan, who had been silent for a while, suddenly commanded, his voice resonating through the battlefield. This order drew the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal¡¯s large eyes towards him. It knew that the most troublesome opponent was none other than Jiang Chengxuan. Before the others could act, beams of golden light shot from the demon¡¯s burning eyes, piercing through layers of spatial seals and reaching Jiang Chengxuan in an instant. In that split second, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s vision was filled with endless golden runes. Even Shen Ruyan was caught off guard, exclaiming in surprise. The situation turned critical; if Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s inverted domain collapsed, the battle would undoubtedly swing in favor of the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal. Seeing this, even the two elders from the Thick Earth Immortal Sect, despite their discord with Jiang Chengxuan, were terrified, their eyes wide with fear. ¡°Hmph!¡± Yet Jiang Chengxuan remained calm and composed. With a cold snort, his robes fluttered without wind, and the hidden formations activated, instantly deploying defenses capable of withstanding a true immortal¡¯s attack. Simultaneously, a mystical wheel appeared, radiating nine-colored light and unleashing the power of immortality. This was the might of the Immortal Treasure bestowed by the system, the Eternal Life Wheel. ¡°Boom!¡± In a flash, multiple forces collided, clashing and devouring each other. The violent energy and golden light exploded, shaking the heavens and earth, tearing open massive rifts. But ultimately, this surprise attack could not defeat Jiang Chengxuan. The entire realm remained under the inverted world¡¯s control. Moreover, the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal¡¯s premature strike created openings, quickly seized by Immortal Tianqing and Immortal Chiling. The five of them launched a storm-like assault, pressing down the demon immortal with their combined might. The battle, once again turned by Jiang Chengxuan, now saw everyone working together seamlessly. With careful coordination and relentless attacks, they steadily maintained their advantage, putting the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal in a vexed and furious predicament. Although it was a peak true immortal, Jiang Chengxuan and the others had arrived just as it was trying to break through its bloodline. This made its power unstable, and thus, even against many true immortals, it struggled to hold its ground. The battle reached a fever pitch, transforming the area into a deep chasm. Residual Dao energy burned the air, leaving scars of void and chaos. After days and nights of relentless fighting, the tide began to turn. The once majestic Golden Cicada Demon Immortal¡¯s golden light dimmed, and its towering form was forced into the chasm, roaring in fury, fighting a losing battle. Facing seven true immortals, the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal¡¯s resilience highlighted its formidable strength and terror. Chapter 1264 - Chapter 1264: Shedding the Golden Cicada Shell, Escaping the Siege Chapter 1264: Shedding the Golden Cicada Shell, Escaping the Siege Editor: Henyee Translations In the void above, the figures of the immortals burned with immortal power, like stars shining brightly, their explosive auras enveloping the area. After the fierce battle, although the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal had been suppressed, their own states were far from their peak. The two elders of the Thick Earth Immortal Sect had their immortal treasures battered and deformed. The previously straight immortal rulers were now twisted, constantly leaking dust of the Earth Dao principles. Immortal Tianqing¡¯s robes were charred black, his hair disheveled, and the Immortal Light Lotus Lamp in his hand was dim, its manifestations flickering between night and day. Immortal Chiling and the female cultivator from Feng Tian Immortal Sect were no better, with several of their immortal treasures shattered. The female cultivator¡¯s long fiery red hair was mostly destroyed, leaving her with a short-haired appearance. Only Jiang Chengxuan, who had been sustaining the entire inverted world and bearing the brunt of the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal¡¯s and the others¡¯ violent energy, remained relatively composed. Though his aura had weakened slightly, he was still far more powerful and stable than the others present. This realization startled Immortal Chiling and the others, making them grateful. If they hadn¡¯t recruited Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan halfway, this so-called opportunity would have been beyond their reach. ¡°The demon¡¯s power is waning; don¡¯t hold back!¡± After a brief respite, Immortal Tianqing gazed solemnly at the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal¡¯s menacing form and shouted to everyone, reigniting the battle. His body shone with immortal light, and boundless immortal power erupted, surging to the heavens. Behind him appeared a dazzling nine-colored stream of light. This was an immortal artifact, a battle flag whose fluttering banner resembled a blend of the sky and clouds, radiating brilliance. ¡°It¡¯s the Heavenly Covering Battle Flag! Brother Tianqing is using his trump card!¡± Seeing this, Immortal Chiling was stirred and couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. This battle flag was Immortal Tianqing¡¯s most treasured possession, refined from a piece of celestial sky, capable of growing in power¡ªa fearsome immortal treasure. As Immortal Tianqing¡¯s friend, Immortal Chiling was well aware of its might. Under this flag, true immortal souls had perished. ¡°Heavenly Cover! Extinguish the Sun!¡± The next moment, under the shocked gazes of everyone, Immortal Tianqing unleashed his full power. Grasping the Heavenly Covering Battle Flag, he waved it, and in an instant, a colorful sky descended, like a continent, to suppress everything below. The power it contained surpassed that of an ordinary true immortal, reaching near the Earth Immortal level! ¡°Zzz¡ª!¡± The Golden Cicada Demon Immortal screeched sharply in response. Recognizing the terror of this technique, it did not dare to slack off. Half-step Earth Immortal power manifested, countless golden runes fluttered like snowflakes, instantly filling the space. Before anyone could react, the golden runes coalesced and, with a flap of the demon¡¯s wings, surged forward like an avalanche! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0¦Í?0.§ã¦Ï ¡°Boom!¡± In just a breath, the entire sky was filled with these two forces. Every particle of air was saturated with violent energy. Amidst deafening roars, it seemed as if two invisible giants were grappling, one covered in golden runes and the other emanating nine-colored light. Both were relentless, bringing terrifying destruction, stirring up storms, and churning chaotic power. ¡°Quick! Attack!¡± Amidst this, Immortal Tianqing¡¯s face contorted with rage as he shouted. Despite using his trump card, he couldn¡¯t defeat the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal alone. To subdue it completely, everyone¡¯s combined effort was necessary. ¡°Yellow Heaven and Thick Earth! Grand Burial of the Immortals!¡± The two elders of the Thick Earth Immortal Sect, aware of the situation¡¯s gravity, didn¡¯t hesitate. Their eyes filled with ferocity, they threw their nearly ruined immortal rulers into the air. The rulers twisted and expanded crazily, transforming into massive immortal stones that crashed down. In an instant, it was as if a mountain range was collapsing, the stones forming a torrent that turned into a meteor belt, pressing down on the demon. The two elders practiced the same source of attack method, making this a joint divine ability. This strike was extremely formidable, approaching the pinnacle of the true immortal realm. ¡°Boom!¡± Instantly, the battlefield¡¯s dynamics shifted. The intertwining golden runes and colorful sky were forcibly joined by a meteor belt. The immense fragmented immortal light and stones coiled like a giant dragon, tightly binding the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal, squeezing it fiercely. Amidst the sounds of space shattering, sparks flew, and golden fragments scattered. ¡°Zzz¡ª!¡± This strike inflicted immense pain on the true immortal-level demon, causing it to howl in agony. Its eyes burned intensely as it frantically beat its iron-like wings, unleashing a storm-like barrage on the stone dragon binding it. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± In an instant, countless strikes erupted. Amidst thunderous roars, lightning spread from the clash, flickering incessantly. Chapter 1265 - Chapter 1265: Shedding the Golden Cicada Shell, Escaping the Siege (Part 2) Chapter 1265: Shedding the Golden Cicada Shell, Escaping the Siege (Part 2) Editor: Henyee Translations The battlefield had reached its most intense and explosive moment since the fight began. The opportunity that seemed within reach drove everyone into a frenzy, willing to do anything to slay the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal. ¡°Maple Fire Heaven!¡± In the final moment, Immortal Chiling, seeing the increasingly weakened Golden Cicada Demon Immortal, finally made his move after a long preparation. He and the female cultivator soared into the sky, seeming to traverse the heavens, wielding their immortal swords and drawing mystical trajectories. In an instant, the entire sky was stained red with sharp sword intent, resembling a forest of maples reflected in the void. The next moment, their eyes gleamed with cold light, and they thrust their swords forward, their bodies following. The maple forest illusion, created by immortal power, sword intent, and Dao principles, transformed from stillness to motion. Over a billion sword intents overlapped into a deep crimson point. The trajectory of this attack was so obscure that even Jiang Chengxuan could barely discern it. Immediately, a terrifying force erupted from the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal¡¯s shell. This strike pierced through space and chaos, landing squarely on the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal! Even its sturdy exoskeleton couldn¡¯t provide any resistance! ¡°Zzzzzz¡ª!¡± The sudden damage caused the powerful demon to emit its loudest screech. Over a billion sword intents and Dao principles pierced its body like steel needles, continuously destroying its internal energy. Meanwhile, the divine powers from Immortal Tianqing and the elders of the Thick Earth Immortal Sect continued to devour its demonic power. At that moment, even the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal felt the threat of death. ¡°Buzz¡ª!¡± But just as Immortal Chiling and the others¡¯ eyes shone with anticipation, thinking victory was at hand, an unexpected change occurred. From the location of the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal, a mysterious wave of energy burst forth. The previously dim golden light suddenly flared to its peak, as it had been at its strongest. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.§ã? But more importantly, following this surge of power, everyone present, even Jiang Chengxuan, could no longer sense the presence of the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal! It was as if it had suddenly vanished into thin air. ¡°Boom!¡± The divine powers of Immortal Tianqing and the others, having lost their target, crashed into the deep pit, causing violent tremors and shaking. When the chaotic energy dispersed, the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal¡¯s figure was no longer in the pit, much to the horror of the onlookers. All that remained was a massive, radiant golden exoskeleton, as beautiful as a glass sculpture. ¡°What happened? Where¡¯s the demon?¡± The two elders of the Thick Earth Immortal Sect asked frantically, their eyes filled with panic. Immortal Chiling and the female cultivator retracted their powers, equally stunned and speechless. They were so close to victory, only to have the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal escape at the last moment, rendering all their efforts futile. ¡°It¡¯s the Cicada Shedding Divine Art¡­¡± Immortal Tianqing said gravely, staring at the group. His words reminded everyone of the legends surrounding the Golden Cicada species. It was said that during the process of transforming into demons, if they awakened their ancient bloodline, they might acquire the ability to shed their shells. This bloodline ability allowed the Golden Cicada to escape into a mysterious dimension, evading all powers. ¡°Damn it! Just one step away!¡± ¡°Sigh¡ª!¡± At this thought, everyone felt even more exhausted, helpless, and angry. Even Immortal Chiling, known for his composure, couldn¡¯t help but sigh. ¡°No matter. The opportunity is still here, and we don¡¯t know when the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal will return.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s take the Primal Heaven Pillar and leave quickly.¡± At this time, two powerful figures approached from the sky. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s calm voice reached everyone¡¯s ears. ¡°Right! The Golden Cicada Demon Immortal may not have time to summon other demon insects.¡± ¡°We must take the Primal Heaven Pillar and leave immediately!¡± Immediately, Immortal Chiling and Immortal Tianqing agreed. Things hadn¡¯t reached the point of despair yet. ¡°No time to lose!¡± With renewed determination, everyone quickly flew to the Primal Heaven Pillar. The ancient stone pillar, resembling a cosmic star, stood quietly, exuding mysterious and unknown power. Just standing near it made them feel their hearts and minds leap, as if something inside them was awakening. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± But this was no time to comprehend its power. Before the Primal Heaven Pillar, they didn¡¯t hesitate, using their powers to separate it from its place, breaking it into equal parts, and storing the Primal Heaven Stones in their pouches. Although the Primal Heaven Pillar contained precious and mysterious power, its substance was no different from ordinary profound stones. At this critical moment, no one dared to argue about the distribution. With Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s formidable presence, who would dare speak out if he remained silent? ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan gathered his power, and the inverted world gradually returned to normal. Their figures turned into swift, multicolored streaks of light, rapidly heading back the way they came. Unseen by the others, Jiang Chengxuan secretly released several silver figures, hiding them in the battlefield with the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal. ¡­ On their escape route, Jiang Chengxuan and the others no longer concealed their auras, unlike their cautious approach when they infiltrated. Along the way, they mercilessly killed any obstructing demon insects. Even those as powerful as immortals fell to their relentless attacks. The group did not allow any delays. ¡°Roar!¡ª!¡± ¡°Squeak!¡ª!¡± Behind them, an incredibly terrifying number of demon insects had gathered. Crawling on the ground, swimming in the water, flying in the sky, and traversing the void, all sorts of grotesque and monstrous beings roared and charged at the intruders in the Celestial Insect Valley. Under the dim moonlight, the massive army of black demon insects appeared like waves with countless limbs and feelers. Accompanied by sharp cries and overwhelming demonic energy, they destroyed everything in their path. Among them were even true immortal-level beings! ¡°Roar!¡± Above a surging dark river, a massive black figure with countless sharp teeth lunged at them. ¡°Courting death!¡± Instantly, Immortal Chiling and Immortal Tianqing¡¯s killing intent flared. They unleashed their immortal power, reducing the enormous demon insect to fragments, its body fluids splattering. They had lost count of how many demon insects they had slain, perhaps thousands, tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands. After leaving the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal¡¯s nest, they continued to flee, but the complexity of the Celestial Insect Valley and the sheer number of demon insects slowed their pace. Meanwhile, the number of demon insects gathering grew exponentially, with thousands or even tens of thousands joining every second. ¡°Almost there! The exit is close!¡± While slashing at the surrounding demon insects, Immortal Chiling encouraged. They had broken through the ground of the Celestial Insect Valley and were now approaching the final stretch. With their senses, they could already feel the aura outside the Celestial Insect Valley. Perhaps in just half a quarter of an hour, they could escape with the opportunity and leave unscathed. However, just as excitement filled their hearts, a lingering sense of unease turned into reality. From the dense forest ahead, a menacing, colossal shadow appeared, blocking their path. Its power was restrained, but there was no doubt it was a terrifying presence, on par with the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal. Chapter 1266 - Chapter 1266: Demon Spider Immortal, Insect Army (Part 1) Chapter 1266: Demon Spider Immortal, Insect Army (Part 1) Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Another true immortal-level insect demon!¡± Just as the group was about to succeed and retreat, such a formidable presence suddenly appeared. The massive shadow crossed the sky, its explosive aura forcing everyone to halt. The two elders from the Thick Earth Immortal Sect exclaimed in shock. Hearing this, the others also looked grim, clenching their fists. They knew that their hopes of leaving unscathed today were now shattered. ¡°Roar¡ª¡ª!¡± Seeming to sense their arrival, the new insect immortal¡¯s towering figure moved resolutely and eerily, like a mountain. The void spanning thousands of miles under its feet seemed like an illusion. In just a few breaths, it stood before them. Its eight eyes, like blood moons, burned with a crimson flame, looking down from above. The red light covered everyone, exuding an icy killing intent. ¡°It¡¯s the Demon Spider Immortal!¡± In an instant, Immortal Tianqing spoke heavily, revealing the true identity of the demon immortal. It had eight legs, resembling black spikes, piercing the ground and corroding it into patches of marshland. The pitch-black, sinister demonic aura was filled with deadly poison. Its enormous form was no less than that of the Golden Cicada True Immortal. Thousands of miles were but a few strides for it, showcasing its colossal size. ¡°Be careful!¡± Without waiting for further thought, the Demon Spider Immortal opened its blood-red maw, spitting out a massive blood-red beam at them. As it passed, the void twisted strangely, tainted with traces of crimson due to the poisonous Dao principles it contained. Everyone felt a chill in their hearts, not daring to confront the attack directly. They immediately scattered, activating their immortal powers to dodge. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ??¦Í?¦Ï.§ã¦Ï ¡°Boom¡ª¡ª!¡± The attack struck the ground with a violent explosion, dissolving a large area into a boiling crimson swamp. However, this assault inadvertently assisted Jiang Chengxuan and his group. The vast army of pursuing insect demons, intimidated by the Demon Spider Immortal¡¯s power, dared not advance further and kept their distance, watching from afar. Since a major demon was involved, especially one as notorious as the Demon Spider Immortal in the Celestial Insect Valley, the ordinary insect demons naturally refrained from acting rashly, fearing to provoke it. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± Amidst this, the Demon Spider Immortal¡¯s onslaught did not cease. Its eight eyes continuously fired crimson beams, countless poisonous attacks raining down like a meteor shower, engulfing the entire area. Every moment, vast regions were corroded into swamps, a terrifying sight. The group struggled to dodge, occasionally summoning immortal treasures to deflect the attacks. However, under the Demon Spider Immortal¡¯s relentless assault, each block left their treasures dimmer, indicating the poisonous Dao principles¡¯ inescapable effects. ¡°Ah!!¡± Having fled and fought desperately along the way, especially after the battle with the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal, everyone was far from their peak condition. Now facing the well-prepared Demon Spider Immortal, they were clearly on the losing end. Soon, under the barrage of its attacks, one of the elders from the Thick Earth Immortal Sect was struck by a blood-red beam, letting out a harrowing scream. His arm turned fiery red, like a branding iron, with two forces, one yellow and one red, intertwining within. With a loud ¡°bang,¡± the elder¡¯s arm exploded, blood-red light mixed with flesh splattering, the sinister Dao principles forming tiny blood-glass spiders crawling from the wound, a horrifying sight. ¡°Ahhh!¡± Even then, the residual poison continued to erode the elder¡¯s power, causing his face to flush and pale alternately, his aura unstable. ¡°Buzz¡ª¡ª!¡± The Demon Spider Immortal, showing its brutal nature, seized the moment of his injury, raising its spike-like leg to pierce through the void. In a blink, before anyone could react, the black blade slashed through the crimson sky, piercing through the elder¡¯s chest! His screams abruptly ended, slain instantly. Two different poisonous Dao principles deeply corroded his immortal body. Within a few breaths, the elder from the Thick Earth Immortal Sect was reduced to a puddle of blood, swiftly consumed by the Demon Spider Immortal as nourishment. In just a short time, one of the seven had fallen. This scene struck fear into everyone¡¯s hearts, especially the remaining elder from the Thick Earth Immortal Sect, who cried out in grief. The two were longtime friends, closer than kin, yet now separated by life and death. ¡°Demon! Meet your end!¡± Enraged, the surviving elder from the Thick Earth Immortal Sect roared, casting his immortal treasure, transforming it into a nine-colored mountain, pressing down on the demon. The Demon Spider Immortal remained unfazed, lifting its two front legs to stab through the void like black lightning. ¡°Boom¡ª¡ª!¡± With a thunderous crash, the mountain, almost as large as the demon itself, was effortlessly halted. The two black legs stood firm like pillars, unwavering. Chapter 1267 - Chapter 1267: Demon Spider Immortal, Insect Army (Part 2) Chapter 1267: Demon Spider Immortal, Insect Army (Part 2) Editor: Henyee Translations The elder from the Thick Earth Immortal Sect felt a surge of despair at the sight of the demon¡¯s terrifying power. Before he could react, countless sharp spikes erupted from the black giant leg of the Demon Spider Immortal. These spikes transformed into a torrential rain under a mystical energy wave. ¡°Be careful!¡± Red Ridge Immortal and the others shouted, preparing their immortal power to rescue the elder. They couldn¡¯t afford to lose another ally. ¡°Buzz¡ª¡ª!¡± However, before they could act, a stunning five-colored divine light pierced through the sky, striking first. The divine light, like a dragon, swept through the void, wiping out all the black spikes in a dazzling display of power. Everyone was shocked and turned to see Jiang Chengxuan, radiant with divine light, taking action. ¡°Let me deal with this demon immortal.¡± Facing the astonished looks from the others, Jiang Chengxuan spoke calmly. Now that he no longer needed to maintain the Reverse World, he wouldn¡¯t stand by and watch the Demon Spider Immortal continue its slaughter. ¡°Boom!¡± In the next moment, Jiang Chengxuan activated his technique, unleashing his aura without reservation. The powers of the Five Elements, Reincarnation, and Life and Death Dao Principles intertwined, instantly enveloping the area with layers of formidable visions. The terrifying power not only surprised Red Ridge Immortal and the others but also forced the Demon Spider Immortal to retract its leg and take a defensive stance. Its eight blood-red eyes grew serious as it looked at Jiang Chengxuan. A true immortal at the peak, half a step into the celestial realm! Such an opponent could not be underestimated. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0¦Í?¦Ï.?¦Ï ¡°Daoist Jiang!¡± This scene brought immense hope to Red Ridge Immortal and the others. Throughout the journey, Jiang Chengxuan had mostly supported the battle with his domain. This was their first time witnessing his true combat prowess. Clearly, he was not inferior to the Demon Spider Immortal, equally terrifying in power. ¡°Roar¡ª¡ª!¡± Facing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s pressure, the Demon Spider Immortal couldn¡¯t suppress its ferocity and attacked first. With a roar, it stood on two legs, while the remaining six limbs attacked relentlessly. In an instant, the entire sky was filled with demonic power, black clouds brewing. The six legs, like six poison-emitting black dragons, slashed towards Jiang Chengxuan. The void was torn open with six massive rifts, the sinister poison twisting everything before Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes narrowed, reacting swiftly. Layers upon layers of spatial waves surged from under his feet, expanding infinitely. The silver spatial power acted like invisible giant hands, manipulating the void. Massive silver spatial waves arose, covering the sky, surging forth to suppress the attack. The two forces, each warping everything and twisting the heavenly principles, collided, causing the heavens and earth to lose color. The dazzling light from the explosion was blinding, forcing everyone to shut their eyes. The sound of the void shattering and deafening thunder filled their ears. The terrifying shockwaves, mixed with storms, swept across thousands of miles. Many lower-level insect demons watching from afar were instantly pulverized, unable to escape in time. For a moment, countless true immortal-level insect demons were filled with trepidation and uncertainty. Such power, if faced alone, would mean instant death. ¡°What formidable power!¡± Even Red Ridge Immortal and the others were shaken. The shockwaves forced them back a hundred miles. ¡°Thick Earth Desolate Sky Halberd, arise!¡± In the battlefield, Jiang Chengxuan was fully focused, immersed in the battle. He gathered his immortal power around him, merging the three Dao principles to form a barrier against the poison. He then wielded the Thick Earth Desolate Sky Halberd, channeling the power of countless stars, and launched an attack at the towering black immortal spider. Under the amplification of the immortal beast core, his power was equal to that of any demon beast. As he swung the halberd, the void shattered, and chaotic energy surged forth. The combination of the upgraded true immortal-grade Thick Earth Desolate Sky Halberd and Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s terrifying power struck the black leg of the Demon Spider Immortal with a resounding boom. ¡°Roar¡ª¡ª!¡± This attack was executed flawlessly in both speed and angle. Caught off guard, the Demon Spider Immortal¡¯s black leg twisted under the blow, emitting a piercing howl. Its massive body swayed in the void, causing tremors. This was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s first full-strength strike since stepping into the half-step celestial realm, and its power was overwhelming. In a direct confrontation, he repelled the previously unstoppable Demon Spider Immortal in an instant. However, one strike alone was not enough to decide the battle. The Demon Spider Immortal quickly regained its footing, its eight eyes burning with a fiercer blood-red flame. It unleashed its full demonic power, stirring a poisonous, frigid wind that howled through the void. The entire world seemed to turn into a prison, with invasive energies seeking to infiltrate everyone. This was undoubtedly one of the Demon Spider Immortal¡¯s terrifying divine powers. Even those like Shen Ruyan, forced back hundreds of miles, felt their strength being eroded. Jiang Chengxuan, at the center, faced the full brunt of the attack. Surrounded by the eerie demon wind, he felt his immortal power being hindered. Maintaining a solemn expression, he knew this attack was formidable. With a wave of his hand, the Reincarnation Dao Principle surged behind him, manifesting countless visions of life and death cycles, stars being born and destroyed. In an instant, mountains and seas reversed, and the world turned upside down! The invisible energy covered the realm, and a mystical azure color spread through the void. The demon wind, under this power, was blown back into the Demon Spider Immortal. The invasive energy, trying to infiltrate Jiang Chengxuan, vanished in the reversal. This was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s divine power, the Reincarnation Reversal, capable of twisting the rules of the world to his will. Clearly, in this exchange, Jiang Chengxuan had the upper hand. ¡°Submit to me!¡± With the Reincarnation Reversal, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s pressure lightened. Without hesitation, he wielded his immortal treasure again. This time, the Thick Earth Desolate Sky Halberd transformed into the Gengjin Void Sword in a flash of celestial light. A golden river shot from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s hand, slicing through the void towards the massive body of the Demon Spider Immortal. The Demon Spider Immortal hesitated, but its reaction was swift. Its eight legs danced nimbly, dodging Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s strikes repeatedly. From a distance, it looked as if the Demon Spider Immortal was performing a bizarre dance, which seemed almost comical. Yet, this dance masked a deadly duel between two half-step celestial beings, with each movement containing lethal intent. ¡°Roar¡ª¡ª!¡± In the intense clash, the Demon Spider Immortal realized the terror of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s power. It no longer sought to dominate and instead emitted a piercing cry that echoed through the heavens. ¡°Roar¡ª¡ª!¡± ¡°Chirp¡ª¡ª!¡± In response, countless insect demons roared and screeched, answering the call. The insect demon army, previously watching from afar, now surged forward without hesitation. Sharp limbs moved through the void, forming a massive black tide. The myriad insect demons, like an avalanche, swept towards them. In the crucial moment, even the Demon Spider Immortal had to call for reinforcements. The overwhelming crisis loomed over everyone once again. Compared to the insect demon army, they were like mere grains of sand. Chapter 1268 - Chapter 1268: Slaying the Demon Immortal, Escaping the Insect Valley (Part 1) Chapter 1268: Slaying the Demon Immortal, Escaping the Insect Valley (Part 1) Editor: Henyee Translations Before Shen Ruyan, Red Ridge Immortal, the female cultivator from Feng Tian Immortal Sect, Sky Clear Immortal, and the elder from Thick Earth Immortal Sect, a tsunami of countless insect demons approached in an instant. The terrifying momentum made even the true immortals¡¯ hearts skip a beat. These countless insect demons included those at the immortal level, and even some at the true immortal level. Not to mention, their sheer numbers and their fearless madness posed a significant threat. The insect demons¡¯ supernatural abilities contained lethal destructive power, and even the lower-level ones could still inflict damage. Most importantly, this time, Jiang Chengxuan was not there to assist them. They could only rely on their strength to repel the insect demon tide, hoping that Jiang Chengxuan could quickly defeat the Demon Spider Immortal and open a path for their escape. ¡°Attack and suppress!¡± Red Ridge Immortal roared, his eyes bloodshot and his red hair flying. Without waiting for his words to fall, everyone had already unleashed their immortal power, each summoning their immortal treasures and standing ready. After the fall of the elder from Thick Earth Immortal Sect, they discarded any illusions of luck, knowing they were in a life-and-death situation and had to go all out. Sky Clear Immortal stood at the front, facing the oncoming insect demon army. Once again, he summoned the Sky Clear Lotus Lamp, pinching his fingers to conjure a ball of clear blue flame and throwing it out. In an instant, blue sky and white clouds manifested in front of the insect demon army, appearing as a giant mirror reflecting the sky. However, as the insect demons approached, they found it to be an incredibly terrifying flame that instantly engulfed them, turning them to ashes amidst screams, spreading the fire throughout the army. The eerie blue flames danced on countless insect demons, creating fragments of worlds and halting the insect demon¡¯s charge. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï??¦Ï.§ã? ¡°Roar¡ª¡ª!¡± Seeing this, a general among the insect demons immediately took action. It was a massive, bull-like insect demon. It raised its head high and smashed it forward, causing the ground to crack and the void to shatter. With a thunderous roar, it crushed the burning insect demons on its side, using brutal means to stop the spreading fire. Roaring again, the insect demon army, undeterred by fear, continued their black tide-like assault. This cruel scene startled everyone. These insect demons, though not highly intelligent, formed an iron-blooded army. Once their instincts were triggered, their minds were filled only with killing and bloodlust. They would attack without hesitation, even against their kind. ¡°Thunder Command! Rise of the Wind!¡± Among the group, Shen Ruyan, who was in the best condition, finally took action. With a commanding shout, her powerful aura burst forth, her immortal power infused with primordial qi, reaching the sky and matching that of a true immortal. In her hand, she held an ancient command token, manifesting the wind Dao Principle. Thunder roared in the void, and a massive tornado, enveloped in primordial light, formed and swept towards the insect demon army. Even before it reached, the terrifying wind tore apart many insect demons, exploding them into strange blood mist. The bull-like true immortal insect demon dared not underestimate the approaching storm, sensing its formidable power. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± At this signal, all the cultivators launched their attacks. Red Ridge Immortal and the female cultivator from Feng Tian Immortal Sect combined their swords, creating a crimson domain where sword intent rained down, piercing the void and killing numerous insect demons. The elder from Thick Earth Immortal Sect, channeling his grief into strength, manifested his law phase¡ªa giant formed from mountains, cloaked in nine-colored immortal light. Each punch and kick shook the heavens and earth. The battle commenced. Facing the seemingly endless insect demons, each cultivator went mad, unleashing their destructive power. Every second, hundreds or thousands of insect demons fell, only to be quickly replaced by more. The insect demons¡¯ terrifying reproductive ability surpassed any other beast. In the Immortal Insect Valley, each insect demon was stronger, making their vast numbers even more deadly. Meanwhile, in another part of the battlefield, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s battle with the Demon Spider Immortal had reached its climax. The Demon Spider Immortal continuously displayed more of its bizarre abilities in response to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s terrifying power. Now, the Demon Spider Immortal had transformed into a new form. On its back, a projection-like presence appeared, an identical clone of itself. Under this pressure, Jiang Chengxuan faced double the challenge. The clone had nearly identical abilities to the Demon Spider Immortal, a truly terrifying bloodline power. In the void, sixteen massive legs danced, hidden within the black demonic wind. Chapter 1269 - Chapter 1269: Slaying the Demon Immortal, Escaping the Insect Valley (Part 2) Chapter 1269: Slaying the Demon Immortal, Escaping the Insect Valley (Part 2) Editor: Henyee Translations The sixteen black peaks moved like the limbs of an indescribable entity, slicing through the void with each motion and emitting a sharp, chilling sound. Jiang Chengxuan, wielding the Gengjin Void Sword and channeling the powers of the Five Elements Dao, Reincarnation Dao, and Life and Death Dao, was locked in a fierce battle. Constantly manifesting various divine abilities, he managed to hold his own against the formidable foe. Navigating through the black peaks, Jiang Chengxuan seemed like a puppet in the grasp of some unseen force. Each clash was perilous, fraught with danger and suspense. ¡°Roar¡ª!¡± Reclaiming the upper hand, the Demon Spider Immortal roared triumphantly. Being inherently cruel, it had already devised a sinister plan: to turn Jiang Chengxuan and his companions into half-dead puppets, using them as breeding grounds for its offspring, condemning them to a fate worse than death. ¡°Hmph!¡± ¡°If this is all you¡¯ve got, then it¡¯s time to end this!¡± But just as the Demon Spider Immortal was indulging in its dark fantasies, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s calm voice cut through the thick demonic energy as he maneuvered. Having discerned the full extent of the Demon Spider Immortal¡¯s abilities, he decided it was time to conclude the battle. At his words, the Demon Spider Immortal felt an inexplicable chill, sensing an imminent catastrophe. Instinctively, it concentrated all its demonic power into its sixteen eyes. In an instant, it seemed as though sixteen blood moons had risen, their crimson glow dominating the sky, casting an eerie light over the world below and instilling dread in everyone. The oppressive red light enveloped everything, making the ongoing battle with the insect demon army even more terrifying. The sixteen blood moons transformed the sky into a blood-red expanse, heralding an apocalyptic scene that froze the air. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?¦Ï.?? ¡°What terrifying power. Jiang Daoyou, you must hold on¡­¡± Witnessing this, Red Ridge Immortal and the others could only pray silently, knowing the battle had reached its climax. If Jiang Chengxuan failed, their only option would be to scatter and flee, hoping to evade the powerful insect demons. The chances of survival were slim, with only one person likely to escape the Insect Valley. Only Shen Ruyan remained unwavering, wielding the Primordial Divine Thunder with determination, slaying the attacking insect demons. She believed her husband would not disappoint her; a mere half-step Earth Immortal insect demon was not enough to challenge him. At the closest point to the sixteen blood moons, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression remained calm. The oppressive energy tried to suppress his Dao powers, causing the void to crack under the immense pressure. Escape was not an option. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± In the next moment, the Demon Spider Immortal, no longer hesitating, unleashed its condensed demonic power in a frenzied attack. The world was shrouded in a red mist, with sixteen crimson rivers crossing the sky. Each beam carried the power to annihilate a true immortal, converging on a single, seemingly insignificant figure¡ªJiang Chengxuan. Despite facing such apocalyptic force, Jiang Chengxuan did not waver. Under countless watchful eyes, he sheathed the Gengjin Void Sword and summoned a radiant divine light from within. Reaching into the light, he drew out a uniquely shaped sword, intertwined with red and blue, exuding a primordial glow. The sword, a masterpiece of primordial energy, captivated everyone, even threatening to ensnare their minds. Though it displayed no overt power, its presence was undeniable, surpassing any known immortal treasure. ¡°Could this be¡­ an Earth Immortal-level treasure?!¡± Sky Clear Immortal, usually composed, could not help but exclaim. Hearing this, Red Ridge Immortal and the others were equally astounded, feeling their mouths go dry. An Earth Immortal-level treasure, the product of the heavens, was exceedingly rare, even among Earth Immortal elites. Moreover, Jiang Chengxuan wielded a sword, an offensive treasure, making it even more extraordinary. Such an artifact was a rare sight, even to someone of Red Ridge Immortal¡¯s standing. With the Primordial Water-Fire Sword in hand, the world seemed to transform. Pure primordial energies emanated from the sword, sweeping away the demonic winds and purifying the surroundings. The sixteen crimson rivers became anomalies in this sanctified space. ¡°Slash!¡± As the crimson beams neared, Jiang Chengxuan swung the Primordial Water-Fire Sword. A red and blue curtain split the sky, cutting through the crimson rivers. The terrifying Dao energies were extinguished or ignited by the primordial fire, neutralizing the deadly attack. In an instant, the lethal strike was nullified, and the Primordial Water-Fire Sword¡¯s momentum carried on, slashing towards the terrified Demon Spider Immortal. ¡°Boom!¡± The clash was monumental, freezing time and space. The divine light of primordial energy overwhelmed the Demon Spider Immortal¡¯s defenses, disintegrating its massive form. The once formidable creature was reduced to unrecognizable remnants and ashes, like a charred tree, a testament to its former terror. Silence fell across the battlefield, as the surviving insect demons, cowed by the display of absolute power, ceased their roars and attacks. Red Ridge Immortal and the others, stunned by the sudden end, could only gulp in disbelief at the unimaginable power they had witnessed. ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± Shen Ruyan said proudly, looking at Jiang Chengxuan with a smile. Her words snapped everyone back to reality, and they followed her through the battlefield¡¯s fissures to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s side. Chapter 1270 - Chapter 1270: Earth Immortal Insect Demon, Re-entering the Insect Valley (Part 1) Chapter 1270: Earth Immortal Insect Demon, Re-entering the Insect Valley (Part 1) Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment, standing on the battlefield ruins of the Immortal Insect Valley, Jiang Chengxuan held the Taichu Water-Fire Sword, his posture erect, and his robes fluttering without wind. Under the backdrop of the crimson and azure sky, he seemed like an otherworldly being. Standing atop the charred corpse of the Demon Spider Immortal, he exuded an aura that deterred the countless insect demons, who dared not advance, fearing instant annihilation by his hand. ¡°Husband!¡± Crossing through the smoldering ruins, Shen Ruyan was the first to reach Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s side, calling out to him. Seeing him safe and sound, her final worries were finally put to rest. Although she had utmost confidence in him, the gravity of the situation had inevitably caused her some anxiety. ¡°I¡¯m fine,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied, gradually retracting his aura, and turned to Shen Ruyan with a gentle smile, as if slaying the Demon Spider Immortal was a trivial matter. This scene caused the arriving Red Ridge Immortal and others to pause, their minds still reeling from shock. They did not immediately address Jiang Chengxuan but first looked at the ground beneath them. There lay the charred corpse of the Demon Spider Immortal, resembling a twisted, towering tree incinerated by a great fire. Even from the remaining aura, they could still sense its terrifying power from when it was alive. A half-step Earth Immortal-level being had truly perished, its soul utterly extinguished. Even though they had witnessed the entire process, it was still hard to believe. In the Xuanming Immortal Domain, such a being could lead a significant mid-to-upper-tier faction, holding a high and rare status. Yet, this existence was slain by Jiang Chengxuan with apparent ease, an act simply beyond comprehension. ¡°Daoist Jiang¡­¡± With this realization, Red Ridge Immortal and the others approached Jiang Chengxuan, their expressions somewhat reserved, and respectfully bowed to him. Jiang Chengxuan turned his gaze toward them, showing no extra emotion, and calmly nodded, saying, ¡°Let¡¯s go. There are Earth Immortal-level insect demons in the Insect Valley that might be drawn here.¡± Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?¦Ï.?¦Ï This statement startled Red Ridge Immortal and the others, causing their hearts to tighten. They had researched the legends of the Insect Valley beforehand and knew it was said to house Earth Immortal-level beings. At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan was gradually sensing a hint of danger in the air. Undoubtedly, this meant that the Earth Immortal-level insect demons had noticed the disturbance. ¡°Alright! Let¡¯s move!¡± Without hesitation, everyone erupted with immortal power, transforming into streaks of light and soaring away. This time, despite the restless and roaring insect demon army, they dared not pursue. Why? Because the corpse of the Demon Spider Immortal lay before them, an invisible deterrent that shook their very instincts. Throughout the journey, Jiang Chengxuan and his companions remained on high alert, releasing overwhelming auras and immense pressure to kill any insect demons in their path. Finally, they traversed the last stretch of the valley and arrived at the narrowing terrain, where familiar greenery and wilderness unfolded. The female cultivator from Feng Tian Immortal Sect exclaimed with joy, ¡°We¡¯re out!¡± Her pretty face beamed with excitement as she shouted. Seeing the entrance to the Insect Valley they had entered through, everyone¡¯s faces lit up with joy, their eyes sparkling. The perils they had faced seemed to be ending at last. This expedition had turned out to be far more dangerous than they had initially anticipated. If it weren¡¯t for the unexpected presence of Jiang Chengxuan, the outcome would have been total annihilation. Even with Jiang Chengxuan, a true immortal had perished. Just as everyone was rejoicing, Jiang Chengxuan suddenly felt a ripple of unease in his heart and turned sharply to look back. ¡°Boom!¡± The sky resounded with a deafening roar. An unseen force traversed thousands of miles of void, hurtling towards them at lightning speed. Its terrifying power distorted the sky behind them, shattering the void, and causing the entire Insect Valley to tremble. ¡°What is that?!¡± ¡°Hiss¡ª!¡± Red Ridge Immortal and the others reacted, gasping in shock. The scene seemed like a fantasy, sudden and without warning. But the ominous premonition of death told them that this exaggerated phenomenon was all too real. An Earth Immortal-level insect demon had made its move! Realizing this, everyone¡¯s earlier joy vanished, replaced by a chilling dread. Yet, the overwhelming power continued unabated, arriving in an instant. The cliffs around them shattered and disintegrated into countless fragments. In this critical moment, only Jiang Chengxuan reacted, his eyes narrowing as his immortal power erupted. Manifesting the Five Elements Dao, Life and Death Dao, and Reincarnation Dao, he forcefully severed the spiritual pressure of the terrifying attack. Amidst the dazzling Taichu light, Jiang Chengxuan raised his right hand, summoning the Taichu Water-Fire Sword once more. Instantly, the powers of Taichu water and fire displayed their overwhelming might. Chapter 1271 - Chapter 1271: Earth Immortal Insect Demon, Re-entering the Insect Valley (Part 2) Chapter 1271: Earth Immortal Insect Demon, Re-entering the Insect Valley (Part 2) Editor: Henyee Translations Like a star exploding, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s Taichu Water-Fire Sword forced open a space within the crushing force. The intertwining powers of Taichu water and fire were unleashed with a mighty slash, piercing through the invisible force, creating a rift in the void. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± The endless sound of explosions echoed. Red Ridge Immortal and the others could only use their immortal power to form protective barriers, shielding themselves from the aftermath of the clash between two Earth Immortal-level powers. Since becoming true immortals, this was the first time they felt so powerless, like a leaf in a storm, helplessly tossed by terrifying waves. This clash shook the entire Immortal Insect Valley. When the boundless power of Taichu and the invisible force finally dissipated, a massive fissure appeared within the valley. At the entrance of the valley, mountains had collapsed, the terrain obliterated, transforming what was once a valley into a bottomless abyss. A vast expanse of void churned within, showcasing the extent of the devastation it had endured. Yet, amidst this desolation, Jiang Chengxuan and his companions were nowhere to be seen. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± Accompanied by thunderous roars, a colossal figure twisted through the rift in the void of the Immortal Insect Valley. This figure, ten times larger than the Demon Spider Immortal, was hidden within the void, causing countless insect demons to bow and cower. Its appearance caused the valley¡¯s very laws of nature to tremble and boil. ¡°Roar¡ª¡ª!¡± However, the target it sought had already left. Bound by certain constraints, it could not leave the Immortal Insect Valley. Even such a fearsome existence could only roar in frustration before departing. The valley trembled once more due to its rage. ¡­.. At this moment, in a dense forest outside the Immortal Insect Valley, a spatial gate gradually materialized, shimmering with silver energy. From within, figures stepped out, their faces filled with lingering fear. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?0.§ã¦Ï ¡°Whew¡ª¡ª!¡± ¡°What a terrifying aura, we owe our lives to Daoist Jiang¡¯s intervention.¡± These people, needless to say, were Jiang Chengxuan, Red Ridge Immortal, and their companions. When faced with the obstruction of the Earth Immortal-level insect demon, Jiang Chengxuan had used the power of Taichu Water-Fire to neutralize the attack. Without hesitation, he then utilized his mastery of spatial manipulation to teleport everyone outside the valley. Once again, Jiang Chengxuan had single-handedly turned the tide, saving everyone¡¯s lives. ¡°Thank you, Daoist Jiang.¡± ¡°Thank you, Daoist Jiang.¡± Even the typically aloof Heavenly Clear Immortal and the previously contentious Thick Earth Immortal Elder expressed their gratitude to Jiang Chengxuan after this ordeal. Absolute power commanded absolute respect. Witnessing Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s true strength, they now regarded him as a venerable elder. ¡°It¡¯s nothing. Since we are a team, we naturally help each other,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied with a calm smile, undisturbed by praise. Although he had his own motives for this expedition, he never intended to use his companions as mere pawns. He was not the type of cultivator who resorted to such cruel methods. Hearing this, the others showed expressions of gratitude and admiration for Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°Sigh, it seems we should avoid these forbidden lands in the future.¡± ¡°Indeed. Opportunities are valuable, but one must survive to enjoy them.¡± Holding the fragments of the Primal Sky Pillar, Red Ridge Immortal and Heavenly Clear Immortal sighed in agreement. Despite the perilous journey, they had ultimately acquired the Primal Sky Pillar. Though some immortal treasures were lost, the gain was still worthwhile. Only the Thick Earth Immortal Elder appeared mournful, for the Primal Sky Pillar, while precious, was not worth the life of a true immortal. ¡­ ¡°Daoist Jiang, Daoist Shen, we must take our leave now.¡± ¡°Sister Shen, until we meet again.¡± ¡°Daoist Jiang, farewell, and thank you!¡± Several days later, in a secluded area outside the Immortal Insect Valley, the group, having rested and recovered, prepared to leave. Before Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan stood Red Ridge Immortal and the female cultivator from Feng Tian Immortal Sect, expressing their gratitude with gentle words. Heavenly Clear Immortal also bid farewell solemnly. The Thick Earth Immortal Elder had already left earlier to report the news of his fellow elder¡¯s demise to their sect. ¡°Safe travels, everyone,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said with a calm farewell gesture, and Shen Ruyan smiled and bid them goodbye. Soon, the trio of Red Ridge Immortal transformed into streaks of light and flew into the distance. As the mountain breeze blew, only Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan remained. ¡°Husband, about the Five Elements Immortal Stone¡­¡± Shen Ruyan asked softly after the others had departed. Despite acquiring the Primal Sky Pillar, they had yet to find the Five Elements Immortal Stone they sought. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, my dear. I have made preparations. We should soon discover its location,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied confidently with a smile. No sooner had he spoken than he sensed a subtle disturbance. With a joyful expression, he activated his immortal power. Before Shen Ruyan¡¯s curious eyes, a ripple formed in the void, revealing the figure of a wolf-like creature¡ªJiang Chengxuan¡¯s spatial puppet from the ancient relic. ¡°This is¡­¡± Seeing this, Shen Ruyan¡¯s eyes brightened with realization. Jiang Chengxuan retrieved the spatial puppet, and a mysterious light emerged from its body, entering his brow. ¡°Heh, just as I thought,¡± Jiang Chengxuan chuckled, seeing the images in his mind¡ªscenes from within the Immortal Insect Valley. The final image was of an unremarkable large black stone sitting in a deep pool. Only the surface cracks hinted at its extraordinary nature, as it emitted pure Five Elements Divine Light. There was no doubt it was the Five Elements Immortal Stone! During their previous battle with the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal, Jiang Chengxuan had left the spatial puppet in the valley to search for the stone. Their escape and the ensuing chaos had drawn the attention of countless insect demons, allowing the stealthy puppet to explore without hindrance. Over several days, the puppet had fulfilled its mission, bringing back crucial information about the Five Elements Immortal Stone. ¡°Wonderful! Husband, your foresight is truly remarkable!¡± Shen Ruyan exclaimed, now understanding everything. ¡°Let¡¯s go, dear. The Insect Valley is currently lax. We¡¯ll get the stone and leave quickly,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said, smiling as he took Shen Ruyan¡¯s hand. They transformed into shadows and re-entered the valley. With the valley recovering from the previous onslaught, the insect demons believed the intruders had left for good, unaware that Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s true target remained within. Using the intelligence gathered from their previous incursion, Jiang Chengxuan mapped a covert route. Utilizing his spatial mastery, he and Shen Ruyan moved almost unhindered, delving deep into the valley and reaching the subterranean world once more. Guided by the spatial puppet¡¯s information, they soon found themselves before an unremarkable deep pool. Chapter 1274 - Chapter 1274: Completing the Transaction, The Protector of the Path (Part 1) Chapter 1274: Completing the Transaction, The Protector of the Path (Part 1) Editor: Henyee Translations The oath ceremony was completed within moments, sealing the fate of the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal, a True Immortal-level insect demon. As the surrounding radiance and golden runes gradually faded, restoring the scene to its original state, a crystal-like golden cicada appeared in Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s sea of consciousness. Through this object, he could communicate with the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal. If necessary, he could also use the power of the oath to plant an imprint in its consciousness, forcing the demon to obey his commands. ¡°Excellent.¡± Feeling the mysterious connection, Jiang Chengxuan chuckled softly. Acquiring a True Immortal-level insect demon was an unexpected boon. At the peak of the True Immortal realm, the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal represented significant combat power, even within the vast Xuanyuan Immortal Domain. ¡°By the way¡­ I recall that you insect demons are unable to leave the Immortal Insect Valley,¡± Jiang Chengxuan suddenly remembered this piece of information and paused, directing his question to the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal. From what he knew, the powerful beings within the Immortal Insect Valley were bound to the valley and could not leave due to certain restrictions. Even the Earth Immortal-level insect demon that had previously pursued them was subject to this limitation. ¡°Zizi¡ª¡ª!¡± The Golden Cicada Demon Immortal immediately responded with a series of screeches, sending waves of information through the oath into Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mind, seemingly eager to avoid any misunderstanding that might provoke Jiang Chengxuan into killing it. ¡°I see.¡± As the information flowed in, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expression remained calm as he slowly understood the situation. It turned out that only the truly pinnacle beings in the Immortal Insect Valley were bound by the valley and the domain¡¯s consciousness. These beings had achieved their Earth Immortal level through the valley¡¯s unique conditions rather than through the proper channels, such as obtaining a Five Elements Immortal Stone. Their power was intrinsically linked to the valley, and if they left, they would immediately suffer backlash. Furthermore, their unorthodox power was not recognized by the rules of the Immortal Domain. ¡°Let¡¯s prepare to leave. Change your form,¡± Jiang Chengxuan instructed the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal, retracting his Primordial Water-Fire Sword and the Reversal Domain. The Golden Cicada Demon Immortal, feeling the pressure lift, relaxed its enormous body. The presence of the Primordial Water-Fire Sword had instilled it with immense fear, knowing well that this sword had already claimed the life of a being like itself. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í¨À0.§ã¦Ï ¡°Zizi¡ª¡ª!¡± Following Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s command, the Golden Cicada Demon Immortal immediately activated its demonic power. A brilliant golden light erupted, with countless runes enveloping its body. Under the watchful eyes of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, the demon¡¯s massive form began to shrink rapidly with each pulse until, moments later, its mountain-like body had entirely vanished. In its place was a small, delicate golden cicada, which flew toward Jiang Chengxuan. ¡°How curious¡­¡± Shen Ruyan murmured, her eyes focused on the tiny creature. The cicada was intricate and almost adorable as it landed gently on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s shoulder, emitting a soft chirp. ¡°Let¡¯s go, my dear,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said, confirming that the transformation was complete. The couple then transformed into streaks of light, disappearing from the scene. Nine Clouds Immortal Mountain, Myriad Treasures Immortal Gathering. This grand gathering, after completing countless transactions, was finally drawing to a close. At the foot of Nine Clouds Immortal Mountain, the ad-hoc marketplace formed by uninvited cultivators had already dispersed. The roads leading to the Myriad Treasures Immortal Gathering were now empty. ¡°It seems we¡¯ve returned just in time,¡± Jiang Chengxuan murmured to himself as they walked up the mountain path. The journey had gone smoothly, and they had managed to return before the gathering ended, saving them the trouble of seeking out the Earth Immortal elder elsewhere. ¡°Buzz¡ª¡ª!¡± Amid the mysterious spatial fluctuations, the couple quickly found themselves back in familiar surroundings. They passed through the spatial barrier, and the dazzling splendor of the Myriad Treasures Immortal Gathering reappeared before them. However, the once-bustling event now hosted only a few remaining figures, a stark contrast to its previous grandeur. ¡°Honored Immortals¡­¡± One of the gathering¡¯s attendants approached them, looking puzzled. Jiang Chengxuan presented the token given to him by the Earth Immortal elder without much explanation and simply said, ¡°I¡¯ve returned and wish to speak with your esteemed elder.¡± The attendant was momentarily surprised but quickly recognized the authenticity of the token. He bowed respectfully and hurried off. A short while later, he returned and invited Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, ¡°The esteemed elder requests your presence. Please follow me.¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nodded and followed the attendant, soon arriving at the central platform and entering the second level of the Myriad Treasures Immortal Gathering. ¡°Buzz¡ª¡ª!¡± As immortal light flickered, an ancient pavilion appeared. Their arrival immediately drew the attention of several True Immortal cultivators present. Even though the gathering was nearing its end, a few high-ranking cultivators from various sects remained on the second level. Now, they all turned to gaze at Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, their expressions a mix of curiosity and confusion. Chapter 1275 - Chapter 1275: Completing the Transaction, The Protector of the Path (Part 2) Chapter 1275: Completing the Transaction, The Protector of the Path (Part 2) Editor: Henyee Translations Amidst the intricate and luxurious surroundings, a figure dressed in ornate robes stood with an air of authority. ¡°Hehe, it seems I¡¯ve underestimated you, my friend,¡± the elder in the resplendent robes said, his tone calm and filled with admiration. This was no ordinary elder but the very Earth Immortal who played a crucial role behind the scenes of the Myriad Treasures Immortal Gathering. The presence of this elder was well-known among the gathered cultivators, as he was a figure of immense power and influence. For the many who harbored hopes of forming a connection with him, it was a moment of awe to witness his warm reception of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, two seemingly unknown figures. ¡°My luck has always been quite good,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied with a smile, his words carrying an unspoken meaning. Hearing this, the Earth Immortal elder laughed heartily, clearly pleased with the outcome of their transaction. ¡°Please, come with me,¡± he said, making a gesture of invitation. The elder led Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan deeper into the grand pavilion, leaving behind a crowd of True Immortals who were now fervently trying to deduce Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s true identity, wondering what kind of person could earn such respect from a figure as powerful as the Earth Immortal elder. After passing through a series of exquisite corridors, they arrived at a pavilion where they all took their seats. The elder was about to speak when he noticed the small golden creature perched on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Such a powerful aura¡­ Could this be one of your immortal treasures?¡± the elder inquired, his eyes gleaming with interest. As a high-ranking member of the Tianlong Merchant Association, he had a keen eye for valuable objects, and the golden cicada on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s shoulder had immediately caught his attention. Jiang Chengxuan shook his head with a smile. ¡°This is one of my gains from the journey, but it¡¯s not an immortal treasure.¡± The small golden cicada, feeling the attention of the two, fluttered its wings slightly. The elder¡¯s eyes narrowed as he sensed something extraordinary about the creature. ¡°Could this be¡­ a True Immortal-level insect demon?¡± the elder exclaimed, realizing the uniqueness of the cicada. Jiang Chengxuan nodded in affirmation, confirming the elder¡¯s guess. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?¦Ï.§ã0 The elder drew a sharp breath, visibly taken aback. He could sense that the golden cicada¡¯s power far exceeded that of ordinary True Immortal cultivators. The fact that it was now perched obediently on Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s shoulder indicated that it had been subdued and bound by a contract. Such a feat was nearly unheard of, even for an Earth Immortal. For most cultivators, subduing a demon beast of equal strength was an impossibility. Most beasts of this caliber would rather die than submit. Only a few specialized sects, with techniques dedicated to taming beasts, had any success in this area. Yet, here was Jiang Chengxuan, having accomplished what seemed impossible. The elder, who had seen much in his long life, was now left wondering about Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s true identity. His abilities, his treasures, and now this contracted demon¡ªeach revelation only deepened the elder¡¯s curiosity. Before the elder could ponder further, Jiang Chengxuan withdrew an item from his storage and placed it on the white jade table between them. ¡°These other matters aside, please take a look at this and see if it meets your expectations.¡± The elder¡¯s attention immediately shifted to the object¡ªa simple, unadorned stone about the size of a small boulder, marked with intricate patterns of flowing water and faint cracks. A majestic, otherworldly energy emanated from it, causing the surrounding spiritual energy to stir and pulse. ¡°This¡­!¡± The elder¡¯s eyes lit up with excitement as he reached out to examine the stone. His hand trembled slightly as he felt the overwhelming energy within. There was no doubt¡ªthis was the Five Elements Immortal Stone. ¡°Remarkable¡­ truly remarkable!¡± the elder exclaimed, his voice filled with admiration. He carefully stored the stone away and turned to Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, his expression now one of deep respect. ¡°Your methods are truly extraordinary, even I must say I am impressed,¡± the elder praised, his tone full of genuine acknowledgment. He had taken a risk in trusting Jiang Chengxuan with such a dangerous task, but the gamble had paid off. Jiang Chengxuan not only succeeded in retrieving the Five Elements Immortal Stone but had also clearly gained much more in the process. Jiang Chengxuan, however, remained composed, simply offering a modest smile. ¡°It was just luck,¡± he said humbly. With that, the transaction was officially concluded, both parties satisfied with the outcome. After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan rose to take their leave. With the Five Elements Immortal Stone in hand, Jiang Chengxuan was eager to begin his preparations for breaking through to the Earth Immortal realm. Every moment counted, as the breakthrough would require immense time and focus. ¡°Please wait a moment, my friend,¡± the elder called out as they were about to depart. His voice was calm, but his words carried a weight that made Jiang Chengxuan pause. ¡°Are you planning to return and attempt the breakthrough to the Earth Immortal realm?¡± the elder asked directly. Jiang Chengxuan didn¡¯t respond immediately, instead waiting to hear what the elder had to say next. ¡°Breaking through to the Earth Immortal realm is fraught with danger,¡± the elder continued. ¡°Not only will you face the suppression and trials from the will of the Immortal Domain itself, but there¡¯s also the risk of drawing the attention of other True Immortals, particularly those on the cusp of their own breakthroughs or nearing the end of their lifespan. If you¡¯re planning on making the attempt, you must prepare for these challenges and consider arranging protection for yourself during the process.¡± The elder¡¯s candid explanation gave Jiang Chengxuan pause. He had known that breaking through to the Earth Immortal realm would be challenging, but he hadn¡¯t fully grasped the extent of the potential dangers. It was now clear that he couldn¡¯t afford to take this step lightly. Seeing Jiang Chengxuan deep in thought, the elder offered a suggestion. ¡°If you wish, I can assist in protecting you during your breakthrough. In return, I would only ask that you consider involving the Tianlong Merchant Association in any future transactions you may have.¡± Jiang Chengxuan considered the offer carefully. The elder¡¯s proposal was reasonable and came at a crucial moment. With the elder¡¯s protection, the risks of his breakthrough could be significantly reduced. After a moment, Jiang Chengxuan nodded. ¡°I appreciate your offer, and I will take it under serious consideration,¡± he said, showing his respect for the elder¡¯s generous offer. The elder smiled warmly, sensing that a mutual understanding had been reached. ¡°I wish you the best of luck on your path to becoming an Earth Immortal. If you need anything, don¡¯t hesitate to reach out.¡± With that, the meeting concluded on a positive note, with Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan departing to prepare for the significant challenges that lay ahead. Chapter 1276 - Chapter 1276: Shen Ruyan’s Breakthrough (Part 1) Chapter 1276: Shen Ruyan¡¯s Breakthrough (Part 1) Editor: Henyee Translations The implication behind the words of the Earth Immortal elder was clear, and all three individuals present understood the subtleties involved. The elder¡¯s offer to protect Jiang Chengxuan during his breakthrough was not out of pure benevolence. Instead, he saw potential in Jiang Chengxuan and was willing to invest further in this potential by offering his assistance. The elder wasn¡¯t expecting immediate repayment for his help. Instead, he hoped that Jiang Chengxuan would remember this favor in the future and consider collaborating with the Tianlong Merchant Association whenever the opportunity arose. It was evident that the elder¡¯s estimation of Jiang Chengxuan had only grown with time. As a core member of the Tianlong Merchant Association, he recognized that Jiang Chengxuan was someone worth the investment. ¡°Since the venerable elder holds me in such high regard, how can I refuse your kindness? I assure you, in any future dealings, I will prioritize your esteemed association,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied with a bright smile after a moment of contemplation. It was clear that receiving protection from an Earth Immortal without any immediate cost was an opportunity he couldn¡¯t pass up. He knew the value of the offer and understood that the elder was a man of his word, bound by the principles and integrity of his path. The Tianlong Merchant Association, with its vast influence and connections, was a powerful ally to have, especially for someone like Jiang Chengxuan who operated within the realm of free cultivators. With this in mind, forming a bond with them was more beneficial than harmful. ¡°Then let us look forward to a fruitful collaboration, my young friend!¡± The Earth Immortal elder, Fuguang, laughed heartily, pleased with the agreement. ¡­ A few days later, after finalizing the details of the protective arrangement and receiving some valuable insights from Fuguang about the Earth Immortal breakthrough process, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan prepared to depart. As they exited the Nine Cloud Immortal Mountain, Fuguang personally escorted them, much to the astonishment of the various sect cultivators present. ¡°Farewell, Elder Yun!¡± Jiang Chengxuan respectfully bowed to the elder, now aware of his true identity and the broader reach of the Tianlong Merchant Association. Through their discussions, Jiang Chengxuan learned that Fuguang Immortal was a key figure within the association, which was itself a formidable force within the Xuanming Immortal Domain, rumored to have been founded by a powerful Heavenly Immortal who still resided within the domain. ¡°May you achieve great success, young friend,¡± Fuguang Immortal replied warmly, watching as Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan turned into streaks of light and vanished into the distance. Time passed swiftly as they traveled through various teleportation arrays, and soon, the duo found themselves back within the territory of the Free Cultivators Alliance. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0¦Í??.§ã¦Ï ¡°Chengxuan, Ruyan, you¡¯re back!¡± Qin Shenwu, sensing their return, greeted them warmly. ¡°How did everything go?¡± ¡°Master!¡± Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan felt a wave of comfort as they returned to their familiar surroundings, and they began recounting their experiences to Qin Shenwu. ¡°That¡¯s fantastic news! I¡¯m truly happy for both of you,¡± Qin Shenwu exclaimed, beaming with pride and joy. ¡°I¡¯m envious, but in the best possible way!¡± He never doubted that Jiang Chengxuan would successfully make it through. ¡°Thank you for your kind words, Master,¡± Jiang Chengxuan replied with a smile. After sharing the details of their journey, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan made their way to their private cultivation abode. Over time, this place had been extensively renovated and enhanced, now brimming with powerful arrays and mystical objects. The concentration of immortal energy was so dense that it rivaled even the cultivation chambers of the highest sects. ¡°Before breaking through to the Earth Immortal realm, there are several preparations we need to make,¡± Jiang Chengxuan said as he activated the gathering array, filling the space with vibrant energy. ¡°Ruyan, you should also take this time to attempt your breakthrough to the True Immortal realm. We can undergo dual cultivation to strengthen our efforts.¡± ¡°Of course,¡± Shen Ruyan agreed, her eyes filled with determination. This was something they had discussed at length, and now the time had come to put their plan into action. As the power of the array reached its peak, the energy within the room grew increasingly potent. The laws of the Immortal Domain became more active, swirling around them as they sat cross-legged on the twin platforms within their cultivation chamber, surrounded by rare treasures and immersed in a sea of spiritual energy. They began to harmonize their breathing, synchronizing their cultivation efforts as the energy around them surged, signaling the beginning of Shen Ruyan¡¯s attempt to ascend to the True Immortal realm. Chapter 1277 - Chapter 1277: Shen Ruyans Breakthrough Part 2 Chapter 1277: Shen Ruyan¡¯s Breakthrough Part 2 Editor: Henyee Translations Various mysterious fluctuations and energies dispersed as the two cultivated, with nine-colored immortal light swirling endlessly. The powerful force of their Dao principles manifested countless visions, incredibly magnificent. During their journey to the Immortal Insect Valley and through the transactions at the Myriad Treasures Immortal Fair, they had obtained all the materials necessary for their breakthroughs. Especially for Shen Ruyan, the influence of the Five Elements Immortal Stone had impacted her bottleneck, giving her the opportunity to break through to the True Immortal realm. As the two settled into their cultivation, countless insights surged into their consciousness like a tide. The enlightenment gained in the Primordial Land, the battle experiences in the Immortal Insect Valley, and the rules of the immortal realm contained within the various immortal materials around them all naturally integrated into their cultivation. Gradually, the two entered a profound state of enlightenment, their cultivation techniques continuously operating, absorbing the surrounding immortal energy and forming a massive vortex. Time lost its meaning in this state, quietly slipping by. The cave was extremely serene, with only the sound of immortal energy circulating and the transformation of various visions. Around Shen Ruyan, the Primordial Divine Thunder transformed into dragon-like shadows, spiraling endlessly, silently roaring and stirring the surrounding Dao principles. The Primordial Wind also swept through, revealing the scenes of the universe and the birth of the world. The laws of life and death extended out, depicting the life and death cycles of countless ancient beings in the immortal realm. This scene clearly indicated that Shen Ruyan¡¯s state had reached perfection, almost stepping half a foot into the True Immortal realm. Her confidence in breaking through was even greater than Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s during his own breakthrough. After all, her progress was supported by both the Primordial power and the opportunity from the Five Elements Immortal Stone, making it an extraordinary feat in the entire immortal realm. On the other hand, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s cultivation seemed relatively calm. The power of the Five Elements, Samsara, and Life and Death Dao principles only slightly manifested, shrouding the surroundings in a hazy scene without particularly strong energy. However, the immortal power emanating from him was immense, enveloping the entire cave. This was because Jiang Chengxuan wasn¡¯t attempting to break through just yet; he was adjusting his state, preparing for the right moment for his true breakthrough. As time passed, in the blink of an eye, a hundred years had gone by. One day, in the cave where Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan resided, an extremely powerful force suddenly erupted. In the sky above, the sensing power from the void rapidly surged, and the will of the immortal realm descended, shaking the entire area. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± Thunderous roars echoed continuously as massive bolts of lightning tore through the sky, as if the heavens themselves were being ripped apart. Each bolt of lightning carried an overwhelming and terrifying force. At this moment, all the cultivators within the Scattered Immortals Alliance immediately sensed the disturbance, looking up in shock towards the sky. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0¦Í?0.§ã¦Ï ¡°What¡­ What is happening? What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°Could it be an enemy attack?¡± Some of the disciples, unaware of the situation, cried out in fear, dumbfounded by the sudden phenomenon. Soon after, some elders and senior disciples explained: ¡°This is the core of our Scattered Immortals Alliance, who could possibly invade here?¡± ¡°I believe this is the phenomenon of a breakthrough by one of our elders.¡± Over the years, as the strength of the Scattered Immortals Alliance grew, elders frequently broke through to higher realms. Therefore, this sudden change was quickly recognized by many as a sign of a breakthrough. ¡°But¡­ I remember that when Elder He broke through, it wasn¡¯t nearly this terrifying¡­¡± Some disciples, still doubtful, asked with uncertainty, awed by the increasingly intense phenomenon. Hearing this, the elder who was explaining furrowed his brow and then spoke with reverence: ¡°This must be¡­ a breakthrough to the True Immortal realm!¡± ¡°We are about to have another True Immortal powerhouse in our Scattered Immortals Alliance!¡± These words sent a shockwave through the disciples present, followed by a wave of excitement and joy. Undoubtedly, this news was a major cause for celebration among them. Although the Scattered Immortals Alliance had expanded rapidly, True Immortal-level combat power remained scarce, with only the former alliance leader and the legendary Elder Jiang reaching this level. Now, with another True Immortal joining their ranks, it solidified the Alliance¡¯s position as a major force in the mid-to-upper echelon of the immortal realm. As a result, this momentous news quickly drew the attention of numerous elders from the Alliance. Beyond the increasingly intense phenomenon, many figures could be seen standing in the void, watching with anticipation. Among them were Feng Xue and Old Man Su, both well aware of who was undergoing the breakthrough. ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± Finally, after a long period, a deafening explosion resounded, accompanied by a dazzling burst of mysterious light that caused the heavens and earth to change color. In the void, a towering manifestation appeared, both sacred and majestic, embodying the form of Shen Ruyan. She was imbued with the power of the Primordial Divine Thunder and stood atop the Profound Wind, an awe-inspiring sight! This spectacle elicited gasps of amazement from countless members of the Scattered Immortals Alliance. In their eyes, two figures slowly emerged from the center of the phenomenon, draped in immortal light, exuding a natural aura of authority. ¡°Chengxuan! Ruyan!¡± ¡°Brother Jiang!¡± ¡°Ruyan!¡± Immediately, Qin Shenwu, Feng Xue, and Old Man Su called out in excitement, moving forward to greet them. Countless disciples and elders of the Scattered Immortals Alliance also followed suit, gathering in droves to witness the immortal presence of the two. ¡°Congratulations! Congratulations, Elder Ruyan, on breaking through to the True Immortal realm! You have added another great power to our Scattered Immortals Alliance.¡± The elders of the council were the first to offer their congratulations to Shen Ruyan, each taking out various immortal treasures as gifts. For a while, the entire space was filled with brilliant immortal light and the dense aura of the nine-colored energy, making it a dazzling sight. ¡°Thank you, elders.¡± Shen Ruyan smiled gracefully, accepting the gifts without hesitation and exchanging pleasantries with the group. Although she wasn¡¯t particularly close to these elders, it was customary to maintain proper etiquette. Thus, the celebrations carried on, taking up the better part of the day. By the time the sun had set, the congratulations from the elders had concluded, and the disciples who had gathered to watch gradually dispersed, marveling at what they had witnessed. It was likely that Shen Ruyan¡¯s peerless presence and unrivaled demeanor would become the inspiration for many generations of disciples in the Scattered Immortals Alliance. ¡°Chengxuan, are you ready?¡± As Shen Ruyan continued to chat with Old Man Su and Feng Xue, Qin Shenwu approached Jiang Chengxuan with a serious expression. He knew that the main event wasn¡¯t Shen Ruyan¡¯s breakthrough to True Immortal but Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s preparations to ascend to the Earth Immortal realm. ¡°Yes, everything is in place.¡± Jiang Chengxuan smiled, his eyes gleaming with determination. During the past hundred years, he had adjusted his state to its peak, refining his power and clearing his mind of all distractions. All preparations for his breakthrough to Earth Immortal were complete; now, it was just a matter of arranging the final steps before he could begin. ¡°So¡­ when do you plan to start?¡± Qin Shenwu asked with concern. Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes sharpened as he responded, ¡°In seven days!¡± ¡­ Shen Ruyan¡¯s breakthrough to True Immortal was a significant event for the Scattered Immortals Alliance, one that warranted a grand meeting of the elders to celebrate. Today, in the grand hall of the Scattered Immortals Alliance, all the inner council elders had gathered. Dozens of figures clad in luxurious robes sat around a long white jade table, their expressions filled with joy and their spirits high. However, while the main focus of this meeting was on Shen Ruyan, Jiang Chengxuan was also seated at the head of the table. This detail did not go unnoticed by some of the more astute elders, who began to suspect that, besides celebrating Elder Shen¡¯s achievement, there was likely another important announcement from Elder Jiang. ¡°Everyone, you all know why we are gathered here today! Our Scattered Immortals Alliance has been blessed with good fortune as we recently welcomed another True Immortal powerhouse into our ranks! Congratulations to Elder Shen!¡± Chapter 1278 - Chapter 1278: Breaking Through to the Earth Immortal Realm - Part 1 Chapter 1278: Breaking Through to the Earth Immortal Realm ¨C Part 1 Editor: Henyee Translations Within the grand hall, the assembly of elders from the Scattered Immortals Alliance had gathered, with the most senior among them announcing the news of Shen Ruyan¡¯s breakthrough. Immediately, everyone erupted into applause, offering their praises without reservation: ¡°This is wonderful! Congratulations, Elder Shen! Congratulations!¡± ¡°It seems the heavens are truly blessing our Scattered Immortals Alliance! Such great fortune!¡± ¡°Elder Shen is indeed a true blessing to our alliance!¡± Amidst the chorus of admiration, Shen Ruyan, dressed in an immaculate immortal robe, slowly stood up. Bathed in celestial light, her appearance was both sacred and untouchable, exuding an extraordinary aura as she gently nodded toward everyone. This scene left the assembled elders utterly amazed, filling their hearts with awe and giving them even more confidence in the future of the Scattered Immortals Alliance. Following this, under the reverent gazes of the elders, Shen Ruyan spoke in a voice as clear and cool as moonlight. She casually shared her insights on cultivation and her vision for the future of the alliance. When she finished speaking, the hall once again filled with voices of agreement, with everyone uttering pleasantries and polite expressions. The purpose of this assembly was precisely this¡ªto give the elders a chance to familiarize themselves with Shen Ruyan, so that in the future, they might have an established relationship when seeking her help. After all, the Scattered Immortals Alliance was not like a sect or clan where blood ties naturally maintained bonds among its members. ¡°Everyone, I also have an announcement to make.¡± A short while later, when the congratulatory voices had almost subsided, a solemn voice suddenly resonated through the hall. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?¦Ï.?0 Hearing this, everyone was taken aback, turning their attention to the figure who had just stood up. When they saw the tall and imposing figure of Jiang Chengxuan, they all adopted a more respectful demeanor and said: ¡°Elder Jiang, whatever you command, we will do our utmost to fulfill it and relieve you of any concerns.¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s reputation was built upon the rise of the Scattered Immortals Alliance. Everyone knew that the alliance¡¯s success was largely due to his efforts. Without his sudden emergence, the alliance would have long since crumbled, destroyed by the combined forces of other sects and factions, never reaching the heights it had achieved today. ¡°Thank you. I appreciate everyone¡¯s dedication,¡± Jiang Chengxuan began, his expression serious. ¡°But what I¡¯m about to share isn¡¯t something that requires great concern. Recently, I¡¯ve felt a shift in my cultivation, an opportunity for a breakthrough. During this time, there may be some disturbances, and I hope the alliance can prepare accordingly.¡± As soon as Jiang Chengxuan spoke, the entire hall fell into a stunned silence, with countless elders of the Scattered Immortals Alliance gasping in shock. A breakthrough? There was nothing unusual about that, except that everyone knew Jiang Chengxuan was already at the True Immortal level. If he were to break through again, wouldn¡¯t that mean he was advancing to the Earth Immortal realm? The title of Earth Immortal was a symbol of unparalleled power, representing the pinnacle of cultivation within the Xuanming Immortal Realm and beyond. An Earth Immortal could single-handedly establish a powerful sect overnight, commanding respect and allegiance with ease. In any sect, no matter how powerful, an Earth Immortal was a rare and highly esteemed figure, someone that every faction would strive to retain and recruit. If the Scattered Immortals Alliance could boast an Earth Immortal among its ranks, it would truly soar to unprecedented heights, becoming a force to be reckoned with on a much larger scale. Even if their territory expanded tenfold, no one would dare oppose them. Such was the awe-inspiring influence of an Earth Immortal. This power stemmed, in part, from the concept of ¡°destiny,¡± though ordinary cultivators were unaware of its true significance. In the immortal realm, anything associated with destiny was extraordinary. ¡°This¡­ this¡­¡± For a moment, the most senior elders of the Scattered Immortals Alliance were at a loss for words, unsure of how to respond. An Earth Immortal was a figure they had never expected to encounter in their lifetimes, and the idea of someone within their own ranks ascending to such a level left them momentarily speechless. ¡°This is a tremendous blessing! Elder Jiang, please do not worry. We understand the gravity of the situation.¡± ¡°Focus on preparing for your breakthrough. Leave everything else to us.¡± After a brief silence, a white-bearded elder finally composed himself, speaking with utmost sincerity. As his words echoed through the hall, everyone¡¯s gaze turned fervent, filled with respect and reverence as they looked at Jiang Chengxuan. In response, Jiang Chengxuan remained calm, nodding slightly. He then proceeded to outline the arrangements and preparations necessary for his breakthrough, ensuring that everything would run smoothly without causing chaos. ¡­ West Moon Immortal Mountain. Located in the extreme northern region of the Xuanming Immortal Realm, this was a place of great spiritual significance. It once belonged to a mid-level sect but had gradually fallen into decline due to various reasons and was eventually taken over by the Scattered Immortals Alliance, led by Jiang Chengxuan. Since then, West Moon Immortal Mountain had become part of the alliance¡¯s territory. At this moment, the entire area spanning tens of thousands of miles around the mountain was eerily deserted, with all of the alliance¡¯s installations dismantled. By Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s order, all elders and disciples had withdrawn from the area, strictly warned not to approach. Only two figures remained atop the crescent-shaped peak of West Moon Immortal Mountain. Their presence blended seamlessly with the heavens and earth, and despite the mountain¡¯s grandeur, it could not overshadow their aura. Instead, it served as a backdrop, highlighting their imposing presence. These two figures, needless to say, were Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan. Chapter 1279 - Chapter 1279: Breaking Through to the Earth Immortal Realm - Part 2 Chapter 1279: Breaking Through to the Earth Immortal Realm ¨C Part 2 Editor: Henyee Translations ¡°Here it comes.¡± Under the cold moonlight, Jiang Chengxuan opened his eyes and spoke softly. From the distant horizon, a streak of celestial light flew steadily toward them. ¡°Haha, Chengxuan, my young friend, are you ready?¡± The voice was cheerful as the celestial light approached, revealing none other than Fuguang Immortal, the Earth Immortal elder from the Tianlong Merchant Association. ¡°Everything is prepared,¡± Jiang Chengxuan responded with a calm demeanor, cupping his hands in respect as he greeted Fuguang Immortal. With that, the three of them exchanged nods without saying much more. At this point, words were unnecessary. Atop Xiyue Immortal Mountain, Jiang Chengxuan had already set up an immortal-grade formation. The next moment, he ascended into the sky, standing alone at the peak of the mountain, gazing up at the moonlit sky. Seeing this, both Fuguang Immortal and Shen Ruyan adopted serious expressions, each taking a position¡ªone to the east, the other to the west. They found a spot in the void and stood vigil. Additionally, a small golden light flew from Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body, heading north, where it also settled into a position. With Shen Ruyan, Fuguang Immortal, and the Jinchan Yao Immortal guarding the three directions, any potential intruder would face their formidable defenses. All of this was within Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s expanded consciousness. Once they were all in place, Jiang Chengxuan wasted no time. His powerful immortal energy erupted, surging into the sky and stirring the heavens. Beneath him, the intricate patterns of the formation began to glow, radiating nine-colored immortal light that surged outward, weaving an aura of profound mystery. In an instant, countless visions manifested¡ªauroras descended from the sky, completely enveloping the area. The entire Xiyue Immortal Mountain and the surrounding thousands of miles transformed into a dreamlike world. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0¦Í?¦Ï.§ã¦Ï This immortal-grade formation was known as the Myriad Transformations Illusory Immortal Array. It could thoroughly disrupt the flow of Dao laws within the formation, making it a formidable defensive barrier. Additionally, it would aid Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s breakthrough by enhancing the manifestation of the immortal domain¡¯s Dao laws, making them easier to comprehend. A portion of the materials Jiang Chengxuan had acquired from the Wanbao Immortal Gathering had been used to set up this formation. ¡°What an impressive formation!¡± Fuguang Immortal couldn¡¯t help but praise it, his eyes narrowing in appreciation. He clearly recognized the careful thought Jiang Chengxuan had put into preparing for this breakthrough. But at this moment, Jiang Chengxuan was fully focused, entering a state of profound meditation. To break through to the Earth Immortal realm, it wasn¡¯t just about raising one¡¯s cultivation or spiritual power. The key was to achieve perfection in Dao comprehension and to create one¡¯s own paradise¡ªa realm of divine creation. As the power of the Myriad Transformations Illusory Immortal Array reached its peak, Jiang Chengxuan sat at the mountaintop, channeling his cultivation method to absorb the surrounding immortal energy, converting it into pure power. In this state, time began to lose its meaning, passing by unnoticed as Shen Ruyan and the others remained vigilant. For Jiang Chengxuan, this process wasn¡¯t particularly difficult. He had been at the peak of the True Immortal realm for a long time, his foundation strengthened by the power of the Primordial Force and his rigorous cultivation. Thus, breaking through this barrier was a natural progression for him. After a mere hundred years, with a thunderous boom, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s already immense aura began to swell. A power that made even the strongest cultivators shudder seemed to materialize from nowhere, as an immense gravitational force erupted from the peak of Xiyue Immortal Mountain, forming a vortex that consumed all the surrounding immortal energy. It was as if a hole had been torn in the fabric of the world, endlessly devouring energy and channeling it into Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s body. At that moment, his immortal body became as transparent as glass, glowing brightly as he transformed into a radiant moon atop the mountain, illuminating the land for thousands of miles. This terrifying phenomenon was felt by powerful cultivators across the entire Western Continent of the Xuanming Immortal Realm. They knew that a terrifying existence was about to be born in this land. This was why Jiang Chengxuan had sought protectors for his breakthrough. The commotion caused by breaking through to the Earth Immortal realm was so immense that it couldn¡¯t be concealed. ¡°This young man is truly extraordinary¡­.¡± Amidst the overwhelming visions and the pressure of Earth Immortal-level power, Fuguang Immortal couldn¡¯t help but marvel. The speed of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s breakthrough had exceeded his expectations, and the sheer strength of his aura confirmed the immense potential he possessed. Shen Ruyan and the Jinchan Yao Immortal were also awed by Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s power, their eyes filled with anticipation and admiration. However, this was not the end of the breakthrough¡ªit was merely the beginning. The vortex of immortal energy continued to rage for several years. Even when it finally subsided, the immortal energy within thousands of miles had nearly been exhausted. Yet, thanks to the immortal-grade formation, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s breakthrough continued unabated. Without pausing, Jiang Chengxuan reveled in the surging power within his immortal body. He manifested his spiritual essence, spreading it throughout the heavens and the earth, attuning himself to the laws of the Dao. The most critical step in breaking through to the Earth Immortal realm had now truly begun. To create an Earth Immortal¡¯s paradise, comprehending the rules of the immortal domain was an essential step. Only by fully understanding these laws could one master the art of creation and forge a new realm. Once again, the world around Xiyue Immortal Mountain began to change. The laws of the Five Elements, life and death, and reincarnation manifested in this space, creating visions of the cycle of life, the rebirth of all things, and the transformation of energy¡ªlike a divine miracle. The already intimidating aura grew even more terrifying, with the sky and earth in constant turmoil. Even Shen Ruyan and the Jinchan Yao Immortal were forced to retreat further due to the overwhelming power. The Dao was gradually being perfected as Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s figure became increasingly ethereal. This step was crucial, and while it wasn¡¯t simple, it wasn¡¯t an insurmountable challenge for Jiang Chengxuan. With the opportunities provided by the Primordial Force, his comprehension of various Dao laws had already been refined, bringing him closer to the source of the world. In the blink of an eye, five hundred years passed. Under the watchful eyes of countless beings, the fearsome aura once again erupted from Xiyue Immortal Mountain, sweeping across the entire Western Continent of the Xuanming Immortal Realm. This time, the energy radiating outward was a manifestation of Dao-level power¡ªmajestic, ancient, and boundless. It caused the Dao within countless cultivators to tremble, with some nearly going mad in their cultivation as a result. By now, the source of this disturbance was unmistakable. Although the Western Continent hadn¡¯t seen an Earth Immortal breakthrough in countless years, after feeling such terrifying phenomena twice, anyone could tell what was happening. Someone in the Western Continent of the Xuanming Immortal Realm was attempting to break through to the Earth Immortal realm! And they had already succeeded in breaking through both the power and Dao barriers! Moreover, it had taken less than a thousand years, proving that they had long been prepared. Without a doubt, this was no mere attempt¡ªwhoever was breaking through had meticulously prepared and was now on the cusp of success. ¡°An Earth Immortal¡­.¡± However, this realization also attracted the attention of certain ancient beings. Many scheming cultivators began to focus their attention on the location of Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s breakthrough. If their suspicions were correct, that place would undoubtedly contain the Five Elements Immortal Stone, the key to breaking through to the Earth Immortal realm. For them, this was a piece of news worth going mad over. Chapter 1280 - Chapter 1280: Repelling the Intruders, Refining the Blessed Land - Part 1 Chapter 1280: Repelling the Intruders, Refining the Blessed Land ¨C Part 1 Editor: Henyee Translations At Xiyue Immortal Mountain, the entire area had transformed into a mystical realm. Within it, boundless power and the laws of the Dao had been pushed to their peak, radiating an aura that struck fear into the hearts of those who sensed it. From the outside, it appeared as if Xiyue Immortal Mountain had been cut off from the rest of the Xuanming Immortal Realm, resembling a massive nine-colored gem embedded within the territory of the Rogue Cultivators¡¯ Alliance. The entire alliance was on high alert, entering a state of readiness. Disciples patrolled the borders daily, ensuring the safety of their sect as they awaited the birth of an Earth Immortal among them. Every member of the alliance was dedicated to this cause, working tirelessly to ensure its success. As the days passed, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s mastery of the Dao laws progressed steadily toward perfection. The three guardians¡ªFuguang Immortal, Shen Ruyan, and the Jinchan Yao Immortal¡ªwatched with a mix of awe and anticipation as the terrifying power emanating from Jiang Chengxuan grew stronger with each passing year. They knew that while this stage of the process was not an insurmountable challenge for him, the immense energy he was generating was bound to attract attention. If anyone were indeed coveting this opportunity, it was only a matter of time before they made an attempt to disrupt his breakthrough. ¡°You are not welcome here. Leave at once,¡± Shen Ruyan¡¯s voice rang out, cold and clear, as she and the Jinchan Yao Immortal sensed the presence of an uninvited guest near the edge of Xiyue Immortal Mountain, where Jiang Chengxuan had set up a formation. They followed the formation¡¯s signals and confronted the intruder in a particular section of the void. ¡°Hehehe, I noticed an unusual phenomenon here, like a rare treasure about to emerge. Isn¡¯t it a bit unfair to just chase me away like this?¡± The void rippled, and a portal of light appeared. From it emerged a figure, a cultivator with the appearance of a man in his forties or fifties. However, Shen Ruyan could sense the fragility of his life force, indicating that this youthful appearance was merely a disguise¡ªthis person was, in fact, well into his twilight years. Such individuals were the most dangerous and desperate, the kind that needed to be guarded against the most. Instead of retreating, Shen Ruyan advanced. Her immortal power erupted without hesitation, and with a sharp cry, the Jinchan Yao Immortal transformed. Golden light burst from the void, and mystical runes spread across the sky like drifting willows, forming a towering golden mountain that reached into the clouds. In an instant, Shen Ruyan, her body surrounded by the Primordial Divine Lightning, stood atop the Jinchan Yao Immortal¡¯s true form, unleashing a terrifying pressure that showed no mercy. Seeing this, the intruder¡¯s expression changed, and he quickly summoned an immortal treasure, conjuring the image of a lush forest bathed in immortal light to dissipate the oppressive force. His gaze grew more serious as he stared at Shen Ruyan and the Jinchan Yao Immortal, his heart filled with doubt and fear. He shouted in a strained voice, ¡°Isn¡¯t this too domineering?¡± But Shen Ruyan¡¯s aura remained unyielding as she coldly replied, ¡°This is the territory of the Rogue Cultivators¡¯ Alliance. There¡¯s no need for further discussion. Leave now, or I won¡¯t be so merciful.¡± Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï??0.§ã¦Ï Her words left no room for negotiation. As soon as she finished speaking, the overwhelming force of her Dao and killing intent locked onto the intruder, signaling that she would strike with lethal force at any moment. Realizing that his chances of success were slim, the intruder snorted coldly and, without further delay, turned and left. Had it been just Shen Ruyan, he might have attempted something, but with the addition of the Jinchan Yao Immortal, even as a peak True Immortal, he couldn¡¯t hope to gain anything. Acting recklessly would only make him a scapegoat, a sacrificial pawn for others¡¯ ambitions. He knew that breaking through to the Earth Immortal realm was something that hadn¡¯t been seen in the Xuanming Immortal Realm for many years. Anyone capable of achieving such a feat must have extensive preparations and contingencies in place. Seeing Shen Ruyan only confirmed this, and his retreat was enough to deter many other hidden threats who might have had similar ideas. ¡°Turn back now, or face the consequences!¡± At the same time, a similar situation unfolded on Fuguang Immortal¡¯s side. The elder, dressed in resplendent robes, sat in the void, his presence alone enough to deter intruders. Without even opening his eyes, he let out a thunderous shout that reverberated across the landscape. The terrifying force and power of an Earth Immortal surged outward like a tidal wave. ¡°Ugh! Retreat!¡± Hidden in the distant void, another True Immortal at the peak of his power, who had been lurking nearby, was struck by Fuguang Immortal¡¯s voice, causing him to spit out blood from the shock. Seeing the elder¡¯s face, his expression changed, and he didn¡¯t dare stay any longer. He immediately transformed into a streak of light and fled far away. An Earth Immortal was a being capable of erasing them with a mere thought. With such a protector guarding the breakthrough, it was clear that this opportunity was not something any ordinary power could seize. However, amidst this, Fuguang Immortal did not relax his vigilance. Instead, he suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze sharp as he stood up, looking toward a particular spot. His entire being radiated immense power, his aura as terrifying as a coiled serpent ready to strike. ¡°Hahaha¡­ Fuguang, who could possibly have persuaded you to move from your lofty perch?¡± Before Fuguang Immortal could respond, a deep, resonant voice echoed from a nearby location, reverberating through the air. A similarly fearsome aura spread out, instantly filling the surrounding heavens and earth. This power was unmistakably at the Earth Immortal level! Chapter 1281 - Chapter 1281: Repelling the Intruders, Refining the Blessed Land - Part 2 Chapter 1281: Repelling the Intruders, Refining the Blessed Land ¨C Part 2 Editor: Henyee Translations The chaotic energy surrounding the area came to an abrupt halt. ¡°So it¡¯s you, Tianxuan,¡± Fuguang Immortal said, as a white-browed old man emerged from the void before him. The elder¡¯s robes fluttered despite the absence of wind, his long beard reaching down to his waist, giving him an appearance that exuded an aura of otherworldly wisdom and immortality. Recognizing this figure, Fuguang Immortal¡¯s expression softened slightly, and he greeted him with a light smile. It was evident that this newly appeared Earth Immortal was someone he knew, and their relationship seemed amicable, or at least not hostile. ¡°Who is breaking through? Since when did someone from your Tianlong Commerce Guild reach such heights?¡± the old man, who exuded an aura of immortal grace, asked with a slight smile. Fuguang Immortal explained slowly, ¡°This young man is quite extraordinary. I took a liking to his talent, so I offered to guard his path. You shouldn¡¯t meddle in this matter.¡± Although Fuguang Immortal didn¡¯t explicitly reveal Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s identity, his protective stance was clear. It was evident that Tianxuan Immortal had come here with intentions related to Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s breakthrough. ¡°Heh, heh, heh, as if I don¡¯t know the schemes you commerce guilds are always plotting. But fine, since you¡¯re the one guarding him, I won¡¯t interfere. Farewell,¡± the elder, known as Tianxuan Immortal, replied. After a moment of thought, he stroked his long beard, shook his head, and turned away. Thus, a potentially devastating battle was averted. Fuguang Immortal felt a sense of relief, knowing that if Tianxuan had chosen to fight, he would have had to give his all, and there was no guarantee that Jiang Chengxuan would remain unaffected. Fortunately, Tianxuan Immortal did not want to earn the enmity of the Tianlong Commerce Guild, and due to their acquaintance, the conflict was avoided. This was precisely why Jiang Chengxuan had agreed to have Fuguang Immortal guard his path. In the face of such opportunities, personal connections still held weight. Having a respected Earth Immortal on his side was far more effective than relying on the name of the Rogue Cultivators¡¯ Alliance alone. With each potential crisis resolved by Shen Ruyan and Fuguang Immortal, Jiang Chengxuan continued his breakthrough undisturbed. The news that an Earth Immortal was guarding Xiyue Immortal Mountain quickly spread, echoing throughout the Xuanming Immortal Realm. Soon, countless cultivators who had been eyeing the area with ill intentions were deterred, abandoning their plans. It became clear that the one undergoing the breakthrough was not just some fortunate rogue but someone with significant backing. As a result, the undercurrents of unrest in the western region of the realm began to calm. Meanwhile, at the center of the storm, Jiang Chengxuan gradually stabilized his cultivation base. He now possessed the power of an Earth Immortal, with only the creation of his Earth Immortal Blessed Land remaining. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.?¦Ï With his spiritual sense fully immersed within his body, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s immortal form had transformed into a vast internal world, resembling a starry sky. Within it, immense Dao laws and mysterious energies intertwined, connecting with the will of the heavens to create a nebulous void. This void could contain untold amounts of space and energy, cycling endlessly according to the principles of the Dao. ¡°It¡¯s time¡­¡± Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes gleamed with determination as he prepared to create his Earth Immortal Blessed Land. With a wave of his hand, the countless precious materials he had acquired from the Wanbao Immortal Gathering emerged like a flock of birds. In an instant, the area was bathed in immortal light, as bright as day. These materials were far from ordinary, especially the three treasures exchanged for the True Immortal dragon scales: the Floating Tower Sand, the Nether Dao Mysterious Stone, and the Ten Thousand Star Essence. Each exuded a formidable aura, closely resembling the primordial forces of the universe. ¡°Begin the refinement!¡± Jiang Chengxuan commanded, his Earth Immortal power surging as the world trembled. Using the three primary materials as the foundation, he enveloped the other materials in his immortal energy, gradually refining them. The immortal light intensified, and the rules of the immortal realm began to manifest from the materials, only to be suppressed by Jiang Chengxuan, who forcibly refined them into the Floating Tower Sand, the Nether Dao Mysterious Stone, and the Ten Thousand Star Essence. Pure energy was infused into the immortal materials, causing them to undergo various transformations and emit radiant visions. The Floating Tower Sand, composed of golden grains, revealed golden towers floating within each grain, resembling a mountain of golden sand forged from towering structures. Under the infusion of primordial energy, the golden sand began to shift in color, transforming into a rainbow-like cloud. The Nether Dao Mysterious Stone, originally containing the power of the nether realms, became transparent under Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s refinement. An ancient and profound aura emerged, hinting at the presence of the world¡¯s will within it. The Ten Thousand Star Essence radiated with the light of countless stars, projecting the shadows of millions of celestial bodies. A power similar to that of the Primordial Force emanated from it. These three vastly different forces, each immense and boundless, even challenged Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s ability to control them. Their auras spread, deepening the atmosphere around Xiyue Immortal Mountain. Shen Ruyan and Fuguang Immortal immediately sensed the shift, realizing that Jiang Chengxuan had reached the final stage of his breakthrough, the creation of his Earth Immortal Blessed Land. ¡°Please be safe¡­¡± Shen Ruyan couldn¡¯t help but feel a tinge of worry as she silently prayed for his success. As time continued to pass, Jiang Chengxuan completed the refinement of the three immortal materials, their vast energies enveloping the entirety of Xiyue Immortal Mountain. The Floating Tower Sand spread across the void, forming a cloud realm and golden mountains. The Ten Thousand Star Essence created another layer of sky above Xiyue Immortal Mountain, filled with twinkling starlight. The Nether Dao Mysterious Stone merged with the heavens and earth, its intangible will deeply rooted in every corner of the space. Heaven, Earth, and Will¡ªthese three forces represented the most fundamental aspects of creation. They were the essential building blocks for forging a new world. However, these were not the key elements. After taking a brief pause, Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s eyes gleamed with determination as he adjusted his state to its peak. Standing in the void, he planted his feet on a golden floating land, his head crowned by starlight, and his body enveloped in the profound aura of the nether, resembling a divine being. In the next moment, a more ancient and primordial aura suddenly surged forth. The force of creation spread like a tidal wave, stirring the heavens and earth. As the nine-colored immortal light blossomed, Jiang Chengxuan summoned the Five Elements Immortal Stone. The moment it came into contact with the illusory world refined from the various immortal materials, a terrifying force erupted. The purest Five Elements power burst forth, its level of purity so high that even the surrounding immortal materials were subdued by it. This immense power began to absorb the refined energy of the immortal materials, rapidly forming a nebulous world with the Five Elements Immortal Stone at its core. Thunder rumbled, and explosions echoed as energy materialized from nothingness, causing the Five Elements Immortal Stone to expand rapidly. Seeing this, Jiang Chengxuan wasted no time, channeling his immortal energy continuously into the process. The Five Elements Dao, the Cycle of Reincarnation Dao, and the Life and Death Dao manifested in succession, enveloping the expanding Five Elements Immortal Stone. He imprinted his essence and aura upon it, aiming to integrate the forming Blessed Land into his immortal body. This process was incredibly challenging; he had to avoid disrupting the formation of the Blessed Land while continuing its refinement. Any mistake could result in the destruction of the Blessed Land, rendering it impossible to absorb into his internal world, or worse, his Dao might be absorbed by the Blessed Land, leading to his own demise. Both outcomes were perilous, a true test of life and death. As the energy within Xiyue Immortal Mountain fluctuated, sometimes expanding and sometimes contracting, it resembled a massive, chaotic heart beating with immense power. This was Jiang Chengxuan¡¯s final step toward becoming an Earth Immortal. And in the blink of an eye, a thousand years had passed.