Chapter 265: Feng Shui Domain, Time Cycle Transformation
Chapter 265: Feng Shui Domain, Time Cycle Transformation
Amidst the shocked crowd, Chen Mu stood amidst the vast white mist, encircled by the revolving light of the Eight Trigrams of Heaven and Earth, and empowered by the Heaven and Earth Wheel Seal, he took a step forward and once again advanced towards Situ Shu.
The countless intersecting cold soul blades shattered once more, crushed into scattered primordial power by the grinding Heaven and Earth Wheel Seal. Situ Shu's expression darkened slightly as he raised his Frost Soul Spirit Blade to meet Chen Mu's attack, gathering all the might of the Heaven and Earth he could muster.
Boom!!!
Another burst of ice mist disintegrated, the frozen ground cracked, and the two long blades clashed in mid-air, accompanied by the collision of two torrential forces of Heaven and Earth, until they shattered once more, spreading out into another white mist.
Situ Shu held the Frost Soul Spirit Blade high with both hands, clashing with Chen Mu's Flame Stream Blade, both swords trembled violently until the primordial power dissipated, and Situ Shu's face changed as he retreated another step.
If Chen Mu's first strike caught Situ Shu slightly off-guard, and he didn't fully exert his strength to counter it, then this second strike pushed his power to the extreme, including the might of his domain, his own essence aura, and the power of the Frost Soul Spirit Blade, all unified and concentrated, yet in direct confrontation, he still couldn't match Chen Mu!
Step.
Chen Mu's footsteps didn't pause, and he swiftly slashed out a third strike.
Situ Shu received the blow and retreated again!
Chen Mu advanced, unleashing the fourth, fifth, sixth... and seventh strikes!
Chen Mu unleashed seven consecutive strikes, forcing Situ Shu to retreat seven times. Within a radius of several dozen zhang, the ground had completely shattered into tiny fragments, and the various buildings of the Mystic Mechanism Pavilion were almost all destroyed and collapsed, leaving the distant disciples of the pavilion in awe.
The Martial Domain was not all-powerful!
For Situ Shu to maintain the Winter Chill Domain and the continuous assault of countless blades against Chen Mu, it was also a significant burden for him, nearly exhausting his entire mental focus. In this situation, facing Chen Mu's relentless attacks, he could only wield the Frost Soul Spirit Blade to defend, with no other options.
Moreover, he dared not unleash the Winter Chill Domain to suppress Chen Mu, for if he did, Chen Mu could also liberate the Heaven and Earth Wheel Seal, without the need to expend energy to maintain its revolving state.
Precisely because he had to maintain the Heaven and Earth Wheel Seal and resist the constant blade attacks within the Winter Chill Domain, Chen Mu could only attack one strike at a time within this range, but even so, it was sufficient. He withstood the Winter Chill Domain and attacked Situ Shu's true body, forcing him to retreat seven times, blood spilling from his mouth. This indicated that in the clash between the Winter Chill Domain and the Heaven and Earth Wheel Seal, Chen Mu had the upper hand, with more strength to spare!
"Not good."
Duanyu Chun, who had remained motionless in the distance, finally reacted as he witnessed Chen Mu enduring the Winter Chill Domain to unleash seven strikes, forcing Situ Shu to retreat seven times. His expression changed, and he finally took action.
Situ Shu, ranked 23rd on the Gale Wind Rankings, was clearly no match for Chen Mu. If this battle continued, the situation would undoubtedly become more unfavorable!
"Act quickly!"
Duanyu Chun shouted, taking a step forward towards Situ Shu.
After Situ Shu's appearance, including himself, many of the Mystic Mechanism Pavilion officials didn't initially intend to take action. Most of them focused on blocking Chen Mu's potential escape routes and setting up formations to support Situ Shu.
After all, Situ Shu was ranked 23rd on the Gale Wind Rankings, held the Frost Soul Spirit Blade, and the current season was winter, giving him the advantage of timing. Even against those ranked in the top 20 of the Gale Wind Rankings, he remained unconcerned, let alone dealing with Chen Mu, who had recently entered the rankings and hadn't yet mastered domains.
Who could have imagined...
After a single exchange, Situ Shu would find himself at a disadvantage!
Seeing the unfavorable situation, the other guardians couldn't remain idle and simultaneously took action, filling the area with various conceptual powers.
"Brother Situ, we will assist you... Four Seasons Cycle, Time Array!"
Duanyu Chun shouted.
Situ Shu had already unleashed the Winter Chill Domain, and although it wouldn't harm allies within, anyone entering the domain's range would still be suppressed by the winter chill. Assisting Situ Shu could only be done from outside the domain.
As Duanyu Chun shouted, a chilling winter wind rose from behind one of the guardians, followed by another guardian emitting a warm spring green energy, then summer and late autumn!
Five or six guardians of the Mystic Mechanism Pavilion, with Duanyu Chun at the center, converged the Four Seasons Conceptual Powers, forming the Time Array, and in an instant, the gathered primordial power transformed into a formidable might, subtly shaking the Winter Chill Concept not far away, causing the nearby primordial power to become even more chaotic and violent.
"Time Sword!"
As Duanyu Chun's voice rang out, the Four Seasons Cycle Powers converged in the void, forming a dazzling sword of radiant light, brewing formidable primordial power, its blade pointing directly at Chen Mu.
At that very moment, the Time Sword suddenly burst forth, slashing through the air and forcefully breaking into the battlefield, aiming to strike Chen Mu who was currently engaged in combat with Situ Shu!
However, a light and indifferent voice suddenly rang out.
"The esteemed Mystic Mechanism Pavilion, first using underhanded schemes to persecute others without shame, and now having the Grand Guardian, a senior of the sect, unable to best the younger generation, resorting to ganging up and ambushing. It's truly laughable."
Boom!!!
A beam of cyan sword energy shot across the sky, stretching over ten zhang with a surging force that contained the power of heaven and earth. In just one strike, it managed to block the Time Sword wielded by Duanyu Chun and the other Grand Guardians.
Duanyu Chun and the others' expressions changed as they turned to look towards the direction of the cyan sword energy. There, a white-robed figure stood not too far away, holding a jade-colored fan, observing the scene with a cold gaze.
"Yan Jingqing!"
Duanyu Chun's face turned slightly unpleasant.
Yan Jingqing, the Inspector General, was also a high-ranking expert on the Gale Wind Rankings, a master of domains. Although slightly weaker than Situ Shu, he was still a formidable opponent. He was a tricky figure to deal with!
Duanyu Chun wasn't afraid of Yan Jingqing. In his opinion, Situ Shu had an absolute advantage over Yan Jingqing. With him leading the Grand Guardians, they should have no problem suppressing Chen Mu, who had just made it onto the rankings and was still suffering from demonic qi.
But the current situation was completely unexpected! Chen Mu's strength was beyond belief, even able to suppress Situ Shu who had the advantage of heaven and earth. Now, the Grand Guardians were at a severe disadvantage no matter which side they were on!
"Yan Jingqing, do you really intend to sell your life for the Seven Mysteries Sect? They are incompetent and unambitious, only wishing to guard a single province. Such actions are unbefitting of a chaotic era, and do not align with your own aspirations. They sent you to Yu Prefecture, unable to tolerate your actions in Crystal State. Do you willingly accept being banished to this remote place?" Duanyu Chun spoke with a heavy tone.
Yan Jingqing was not a disciple of the Seven Mysteries Sect, but a renowned expert on the Gale Wind Rankings, a master of domains. Compared to Situ Shu, he was slightly weaker, but not by much. He was still an extremely tricky opponent!
Duanyu Chun did not fear Yan Jingqing. In his opinion, Situ Shu had an absolute advantage over Yan Jingqing. With him leading the Grand Guardians, they should have no problem suppressing Chen Mu, who had just made it onto the rankings and was still suffering from demonic qi.
However, the current situation was completely unexpected! Chen Mu's strength was beyond belief, even able to suppress Situ Shu who had the advantage of heaven and earth. Now, the Grand Guardians were at a severe disadvantage no matter which side they were on!
"Yan Jingqing, do you really intend to sell your life for the Seven Mysteries Sect? They are incompetent and unambitious, only wishing to guard a single province. Such actions are unbefitting of your aspirations. They sent you to Yu Prefecture, unable to tolerate your actions in Crystal State. Do you willingly accept being banished to this remote place?" Duanyu Chun's words carried a heavy tone.
Yan Jingqing was not originally a disciple of the Seven Mysteries Sect, but a renowned expert on the Gale Wind Rankings, a master of domains. Compared to Situ Shu, he was slightly weaker, but not by much. He was still an extremely tricky opponent!
Duanyu Chun's words at this moment were not to persuade Yan Jingqing to change his allegiance, but rather a sinister attempt to sow discord. After all, Yan Jingqing's family was still in Crystal State, which was the reason the Seven Mysteries Sect was willing to send him to govern Yu Prefecture.
The purpose of Duanyu Chun's words was twofold: to drive a wedge between Yan Jingqing and the Seven Mysteries Sect, and to disturb Chen Mu's focus as he fought Situ Shu.
After all, in the current situation, Chen Mu, Situ Shu, Yan Jingqing, and the Grand Guardians were essentially four forces. If Yan Jingqing's stance wavered, even if he didn't turn against Chen Mu, as long as he remained neutral and allowed the Grand Guardians to besiege Chen Mu, it would still be a dangerous situation!
Although this scheme was somewhat crude, even if it only affected Chen Mu a little, causing him to divert some of his attention, it could still influence the battle. After all, the outcome of many battles often hinged on a single thought.
"My future path is none of your concern, Mystic Mechanism Pavilion," Yan Jingqing replied calmly.
In a flash, within a radius of several dozen zhang, the heavens and earth changed color, and a fierce wind howled as various forces of nature were violently repelled and dispersed, leaving only the raging power of the 'Angled Tower' and the gentle 'Trigram Water' forces converging in the void.
The Feng Shui Domain!
Almost instantly, thick water vapor expanded, covering a radius of several dozen zhang, enveloping everything within arm's reach in a dense fog.
Duanyu Chun and the others' vision was completely blocked, but they remained calm. Duanyu Chun's deep voice commanded:
"Four Seasons Cycle!"
Having sparred with Yan Jingqing countless times, Duanyu Chun was intimately familiar with Yan Jingqing's Feng Shui Domain. Although his own domain had flaws due to his Martial Dao Will, he wouldn't be easily overwhelmed. Moreover, with the support of the numerous Guardians behind him, he had a chance to defeat Yan Jingqing.
As Duanyu Chun gave the order, the Guardians behind him connected their concepts, once again forming a complete Four Seasons Array, creating a rotating light screen that enveloped them all.
Almost simultaneously, Yan Jingqing's cold voice rang out.
"Sever!"
Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!!!
In an instant, the water vapor churned with howling winds, as countless tiny blades of wind converged from all directions, engulfing Duanyu Chun and the other Guardians of the Mystic Mechanism Pavilion.
The tiny blades clashed with the Four Seasons Array maintained by the Guardians, causing it to dissipate piece by piece, resembling the battle between Chen Mu and Situ Shu on the other side, except Chen Mu alone supported the Heaven and Earth Cycle, while the Guardians of the Mystic Mechanism Pavilion worked together to form the array and resist Yan Jingqing's Feng Shui Domain.
"Late Autumn!"
Duanyu Chun's low chant activated the Late Autumn Domain within a radius of over ten zhang, connecting with the power of the Guardians behind him.
His visible domain was much smaller than Yan Jingqing's and Situ Shu's, but it was enough to cover an area, allowing the Guardians to draw upon the power of heaven and earth and maintain the Four Seasons Cycle.
At the same time, as Duanyu Chun raised his sword and waved it forward, countless sword lights rose within his Late Autumn Domain, clashing with Yan Jingqing's Feng Shui Domain, like two invisible shields of different sizes, constantly rubbing and colliding.
"Four Seasons Sword!"
The Guardians behind Duanyu Chun, seeing him withstand the frontal pressure, acted without hesitation. Their combined powers formed a radiant sword, slashing through the wind and water, aiming for the depths of the white mist.
However, at this moment, Yan Jingqing himself disappeared within the white fog, leaving no trace. The only thing visible was the countless tiny wind blades attacking from all directions, and both sides quickly became entangled in a fierce battle.
Yan Jingqing's Feng Shui Domain suppressed Duanyu Chun's Late Autumn Domain, and the countless wind blades put immense pressure on Duanyu Chun, forcing him to exert all his strength to withstand the onslaught. Meanwhile, the other Guardians worked together to form an array, concentrating their power to create a Four Seasons Sword, which slashed through the dense fog in pursuit of Yan Jingqing's true body.
Whoosh!
The Four Seasons Sword tore through the water vapor, finally finding Yan Jingqing's sleeve, and slashed horizontally.
Yan Jingqing maintained his calm gaze, holding the Feng Shui Domain to suppress Duanyu Chun and the others. With a wave of his jade-colored fan, he collided with the Four Seasons Sword, emitting a deep, bell-like hum, shattering the frosty killing intent on the sword. Simultaneously, he stumbled and retreated several steps.
The water vapor enveloped him, and he disappeared into the mist once more.
As the Four Seasons Sword regained its brilliance and slashed forward, Yan Jingqing's figure had already vanished without a trace.
Clearly, like Situ Shu, Yan Jingqing couldn't spare the mental effort to defend against the Four Seasons Sword while maintaining the Feng Shui Domain to attack with all his strength. He could only rely on the characteristics of the Feng Shui Domain to dodge and retreat.
The Four Seasons Sword continued to tear through the water vapor, tracing Yan Jingqing's movements and attacking his true body. However, it seemed that neither side would achieve a decisive victory anytime soon.
The battle reached a stalemate.
It was unclear who would falter first—Duanyu Chun under the pressure or Yan Jingqing unable to withstand the assault.
The water vapor swirled, sword energies crisscrossed, and various domains unleashed their might, causing chaos in the power of heaven and earth. Whether it was the Guardians of the Mystic Mechanism Pavilion or Duanyu Chun, they couldn't perceive the situation outside or know how the battle between Chen Mu and Situ Shu was progressing. They could only focus on fighting Yan Jingqing.
Seeing that even with the help of several fellow disciples, they couldn't quickly gain the upper hand and crush Yan Jingqing, Duanyu Chun also felt anxious. He hoped that his earlier provocative words would have some effect, distracting Chen Mu and easing the pressure on Situ Shu. Once they defeated Yan Jingqing together, they could then assist Situ Shu and trap Chen Mu.
(End of Chapter)
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