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Chapter 212: The Golden Platform Array
Chapter 212: The Golden Platform Array
Fu Hongyi had been holding his ground, naturally awaiting reinforcements from the Heaven Sword Sect.
However, this hope seemed increasingly slim.
He, alone with his sword, had forced the Great Hall Master of the Blood River Palace and the Supreme Elder of the Wooden Slaughter Sect to retreat repeatedly, eventually taking refuge safely within the camp.
After besieging the Wooden Slaughter Sect for many years, the Heaven Sword Sect's camp was already protected by an array, appearing majestic and imposing.
As Fu Hongyi entered the array, he heaved a long sigh.
He was well aware of the slim chances, but he had to give it his all, for this was the way of the Sword Cultivator! Unwavering even in a hundred setbacks!
Just then, a flying sword carrying a message arrived.
Fu Hongyi took the sword and swept it with his Divine Sense, his expression changing slightly, "Such a risky move... Hehe, it makes me feel delighted!"
...
The next day.
Inside the Wooden Slaughter Sect.
Numerous Core Formation True Immortals gathered, gazing at the Heaven Sword Sect's camp across from them.
"This camp is arranged with the 'Golden Platform Array', which is rather ordinary, and I can break it with a snap of my fingers..."
The powerful Master Long, at the False Core stage, stood with his hands behind his back, examining the Heaven Sword Sect's camp, "There's only one thing to consider... This 'Golden Platform Array' has the ability to temper sword Qi, and once combined with those two thousand Golden Sword Dao Soldiers, plus Fu Hongyi's leadership, the initial strikes might even have Fourth Stage power... If we, as Core Formation Cultivators, are hit, we'll undoubtedly die."
Upon hearing this, the other Core Formation Cultivators' expressions changed slightly.
The Supreme Elder of the Wooden Slaughter Sect remained calm, "We know it's difficult to attack, which is why we focus on containment... As long as we wait for the subsequent large army to surround them, we can use large-scale war artifacts to block the initial strikes and then strike directly at their heart!"
He held a deep grudge against the Heaven Sword Sect.
Fu Hongyi's siege for several years had resulted in the death of three thousand Golden Sword Dao Soldiers, leaving only two thousand, and the disciples of the Wooden Slaughter Sect had also suffered heavy casualties.
It could be said that even if they won this time, the Wooden Slaughter Sect would undoubtedly be severely weakened.
"With my previous arrangements, if executed properly, we should be able to withstand one strike..." Master Long added.
"There's no need for such trouble. Today, we'll completely annihilate this army and slay Fu Hongyi!"
Suddenly, a gentle breeze blew by, and a faint voice was heard.
"This is..."
The Great Hall Master of the Blood River Palace looked at the suddenly appearing Wind Division Master, "Nascent Soul... False Nascent Soul, it's indeed as rumored, and I haven't had the chance to congratulate you on achieving the Nascent Soul stage."
Even as a False Nascent Soul, her cultivation and abilities far surpassed ordinary Core Formation Cultivators, and they couldn't afford to offend her.
Therefore, as soon as the Wind Division Master of the Ten Thousand Phenomena Sect arrived, she immediately took control, and neither the Supreme Elder of the Wooden Slaughter Sect nor the Great Hall Master of the Blood River Palace dared to disobey her in the slightest.
"But this mere Golden Platform Array can be broken with a snap of my fingers."
The Wind Division Master stood with her hands behind her back, and a power far surpassing the late Core Formation stage surged forth, "No matter how many swords Fu Hongyi uses, he can't harm me..."
"Since the senior has said so, we'll naturally follow your lead."
The Supreme Elder of the Wooden Slaughter Sect smiled obsequiously.
"Very well, I'll give you two hours to prepare, and then we'll set off and finish this in one go!"
The Wind Division Master spoke indifferently.
A moment later.
Inside the camp.
As Fu Hongyi was meditating, he suddenly opened his eyes, and a sword roar emanated from his abdomen, "Sword Heart warning... Bad!"
A command token appeared in his hand, and late Core Formation stage power surged into it.
In an instant, a virtual golden sword-grinding platform appeared above the Heaven Sword Sect's camp.
Boom!
A mass of azure-colored raging wind gathered and landed on the sword-grinding platform, causing the entire camp to shake.
"Being able to block my attack is not bad."
The Wind Division Master, with her graceful figure, appeared outside the Golden Platform Array.
Just now, she had casually attacked without using any treasures, techniques, or abilities, yet it had the power of the Fourth Stage!
"But it ends here."
Her tone was filled with confidence.
With no Nascent Soul True Monarch to support either side, and Chu Kuangtu being restrained by his own Supreme Elder, she couldn't think of any reason for failure.
"Mysterious Wind Finger!"
With this thought, the Wind Division Master slightly circulated her cultivation, and a strand of azure-colored Nascent Soul finger force condensed and compressed between her slender fingers...
She snapped her fingers, and a blue wind blade flew out, growing larger and larger, eventually transforming into a terrifying pale blue wind blade over ten zhang long, slicing towards the golden virtual stone platform.
"Where are the Golden Sword Dao Soldiers?"
Fu Hongyi shouted, and immediately, over two thousand strands of golden sword Qi rose.
He drew his long sword, causing the sword light to sweep like a pouring galaxy, rushing towards the massive wind blade.
Sizzle!
The huge blue wind blade and the golden giant sword fiercely clashed, eventually both disappearing without a trace, as if they were evenly matched.
But Fu Hongyi's heart sank bit by bit.
He could maintain such combat power due to the amplification of the two thousand Golden Sword Dao Soldiers and the assistance of the 'Golden Stone Platform'.
Once he faced the Wind Division Master alone, he would only meet his end with a broken sword, unable to even escape.
'It seems I should prepare to flee.'
Fu Hongyi still had a Fourth Stage escape talisman, its value immeasurable, and it was his greatest assurance.
Sword Cultivators, though fierce and intimidating, weren't fools. When facing an enemy far superior to them, there was no saying about fighting to the death without escaping.
'However, these elite members of the sect will ultimately be lost. If I had known from the beginning, I should have let them break through the siege separately. Even if many of them died, at least some would have survived...'
Fu Hongyi's eyes flashed with a sword light, slashing away all the fear and regret in his heart.
His sword intent soared into the sky, driving the Golden Sword Dao Soldiers to unleash the most brilliant and dazzling sword strike of their lives!
Whoosh!
This sword strike descended like a collapsing mountain, shattering jade pillars.
The Wind Division Master swept her sleeves, using her artifact for the first time.
In her hand was a long azure banner with a coiled azure dragon on its surface.
This was her Life Essence artifact, the Nine Heavens Wind Serpent Banner!
With constant nurturing from her Life Essence Flame and abundant Celestial Materials, it had reached the level of a third-stage supreme treasure.
It was just one step away from becoming a fourth-stage Spirit Treasure.
At this moment, the Nine Heavens Wind Serpent Banner unfurled, and several azure serpents appeared.
With the support of Nascent Soul power, their scales rapidly solidified, emitting a hazy azure glow, making them look like real wind serpents!
Nine wind serpents pounced forward, their claws and fangs tearing at the sword energy. The azure and golden auras filled the entire sky, emitting a power that startled Qi Condensation and Foundation Establishment Cultivators.
This was the might of the Nascent Soul realm!
Even with one relying on array support and the other on external objects, they still possessed top-tier strength in the Immortal Cultivation World.
Hiss!
A shocking sword light slashed through seven azure wind serpents, but eventually, it dissipated.
Fu Hongyi sighed.
Although he could unleash another sword strike, it would be meaningless against a False Infant Cultivator.
Instead, it would drain the power of the Golden Sword Dao Soldiers, turning them into lambs waiting to be slaughtered.
"You all should focus on recovering your power. Once the array is broken, scatter and flee for your lives."
After giving his final command as the General, Fu Hongyi devoted all his attention to controlling the array talisman, blocking the Wind Demon Master's offensive from outside.
With the False Infant's ability, it wouldn't take long to dismantle this array.
Outside the camp.
The Wind Division Master stood in mid-air, her graceful figure leaning back with her hands behind her, exuding the demeanor of a sect master.
Beside her were not only the Nine Heavens Wind Serpent Banner but also an azure pearl, a black token, and a crescent hook artifact.
These three items were all artifacts, and under the stimulation of Nascent Soul power, they unleashed astonishing might, continuously bombarding the golden sword grinding platform.
Finally!
When the azure spirit pearl radiated brilliant light and multicolored runes exploded, the golden sword grinding platform collapsed with a loud crash.
The mist surrounding the camp instantly dissipated, revealing the figures of numerous Heavenly Sword Sect Cultivators.
They remained silent, and upon seeing the broken array, they all fled for their lives.
In terms of skill, they seemed no less capable than the freelance cultivators under Fang Xing's command.
A chaotic chase ensued.
The Wind Division Master strolled leisurely on the battlefield, then suddenly pointed casually.
Roar!
Nine azure wind serpents roared and coiled, rushing toward a specific location.
A sword light suddenly appeared, brilliant and dazzling, clashing with the numerous wind serpents.
"If Fu doesn't fight the False Infant, he will never be at peace."
Fu Hongyi's skin seeped with blood beads, turning him into a blood-soaked man.
At the same time, his power continued to grow, approaching the level of a complete Core Formation.
Everything transformed into the most dazzling sword edge on the long sword in his hand.
Boom!
Wind and thunder followed, and countless snowflakes fell from the sky.
Each snowflake seemed to contain enough power to freeze the soul of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.
"Fu Hongyi... You are considered the next generation's Nascent Soul candidate, the most promising in the Heavenly Sword Sect to achieve the Nascent Soul realm. Even if your talent is inferior to Chu Zhenjun's, I cannot let you go."
The Wind Division Master stood with poise, and the Nine Heavens Wind Serpent Banner shone brightly, revealing azure patterns.
The nine wind serpents roared, suddenly merging into one, transforming into an azure dragon!
The azure dragon advanced, accompanied by wind, rain, and thunder, meeting the blood-colored sword light.
Boom!
After a loud noise, the azure dragon bled, and only Fu Hongyi's voice remained, lingering in the air, "Thank you, fellow cultivator, for your guidance. In the future, Hongyi will repay this favor!"
"Run? Can you really escape?"
The Wind Division Master took a step forward, and her entire body seemed to merge with the clear wind, instantly covering a hundred zhang. It was the rare 'Wind Escape'!
Wind Escape and Thunder Escape were considered the most powerful escape techniques after Sword Escape.
And with the support of a higher realm, even Sword Escape would pale in comparison!
...
Fu Hongyi merged with his sword, still holding a flying sword message.
Behind him, a figure appeared in the wind, and the two of them, one chasing and one fleeing, had already escaped a hundred li in the blink of an eye.
The distance between the Wind Division Master and Fu Hongyi continued to close.
"Haha... So, this is the level of sword cultivators in the Heavenly Sword Sect? It seems their reputation exceeds their actual ability..."
The Wind Division Master chuckled, and a spiritual light flashed in her hand, revealing an azure great bow.
She gently pulled the bowstring, and an azure arrow formed, drawing the surrounding spiritual energy towards the arrowhead.
One could imagine that once this arrow was released, it would shake the heavens and the earth.
Fu Hongyi was still focused on escaping, seemingly unconcerned about the danger behind him.
Hiss!
Just as the Wind Division Master released the bowstring, a sudden change occurred!
(End of Chapter)
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