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Chapter 292: Why Not Take the Celestial Path?
Chapter 292: Why Not Take the Celestial Path?
Shen Yi lowered his gaze, examining the three protective arrays on his body.
His eyes revealed a hint of strangeness.
Did this aunt and nephew assume that he would charge in?
The sudden outburst earlier was solely due to discovering the tea's peculiarity, not because Shen Yi felt confident enough to clear out the entire Zheng family single-handedly.
At the very least, not yet.
Up until now, the Zheng family hadn't activated their Mountain Defense Array.
Just like when he witnessed it in Lizhou Qizong, for a sect or family, the first reaction upon encountering an irresistible existence within is to engage with arrays.
Yet, they chose not to do so now.
This implied that his displayed strength hadn't genuinely threatened the Zheng family.
Thinking of this, Shen Yi took out the array diagram that A Qing had drawn in advance, "If they activate this array with all their might, what effect would it have?"
This array was designed by the Xu family, and A Qing was very familiar with it.
She immediately replied, "Even if it's just an Incarnation Initial Stage Cultivator, if it's only targeting one person, it can confine them for at least ten days. If the opponent has no understanding of arrays, there's even a possibility of injuring them."
"Of course, arrays are just lifeless things. Cultivators can escape by retreating from the estate."
After speaking, A Qing also looked around curiously.
The entire estate was eerily quiet, as if all the Zheng family members had vanished in an instant, leaving no defenses. It was as if they were telling the three that they could leave if they wished.
She seemed to realize something and exclaimed softly, "I understand now. Once the Mountain Defense Array is activated, it means they've encountered a calamity that could annihilate their clan. Coupled with that overwhelming might, it's bound to attract the attention of outsiders."
"After all, the Zheng family has the backing of Radiant Light Cave, and they aren't pushovers. After this matter concludes, according to reason, they will definitely seek retribution from the intruders. It's impossible for them to act as if nothing happened; otherwise, it would imply cowardice... They don't want other forces to notice this place."
A Qing hugged her aunt, still puzzled, "But we've already witnessed their transformation. Would the Zheng family dare to let us leave?"
Leave?
Shen Yi glanced around briefly.
With the enhancement of Golden Eagle Divinity, not even a leaf could stir without him noticing.
The surroundings were deathly silent.
It was as if everything had frozen in time.
Yet, an indescribable killing intent loomed, like a venomous snake lying in wait to deliver a lethal strike.
In every direction, above and below, the sense of danger never diminished.
What massive monster lurked within these green mountains?
"Faster."
Shen Yi gave the command in his heart and stood firmly in place.
Since they weren't willing to move, he had no reason to rush.
"Reporting to my master, one hour," Qing Hua's voice carried a chill of murderous intent, indicating that she would spare no effort and directly control her golden body to arrive.
A full-speed Incarnation golden body was enough to make all living beings in the vicinity scatter.
Upon hearing this, Shen Yi gathered his focus, and the crimson glow of the Dao Child undulated on his skin.
There was not a hint of negligence.
At that moment, he suddenly stomped the ground, and his figure soared into the sky.
Right where Shen Yi had been standing, a tree vine covered in thorns erupted from the ground, its sharp vine tips like spearheads aiming straight for his eyes!
The black-robed youth's robe rippled, and he sidestepped, grasping the vine in his hand.
Purple-golden flames surged and licked at his palm.
The previous Zheng family members seemed immune to pain, but this vine, like a living thing, twitched in agony.
Shen Yi's arm suddenly exerted force, pulling the vine out by its roots.
The hundred-zhang-long vine tumbled in the air, and the entire estate's ground was torn apart by the young man's strength.
What Shen Yi hated the most was being ambushed by others.
At this moment, having grabbed the Ageless Tree's main body, he wasn't about to let go. His entire person seemed as ferocious as a demon, and the aura from the Heaven Devouring Demonic Child within him flowed through the True Yang Qilin Stone, transforming into purple-golden flames as if it were free.
Following the vine, it spread in all directions, as if it would set the entire estate ablaze!
Indeed, the surroundings seemed deserted.
In reality, he had been watched all along.
That Ageless Tree could even discern that he relied on the Golden Eagle's eyes, and it immediately tried to destroy them.
Puh! Puh! Puh!
With the continuous sound of breaking soil, over ten more vines burst out of the ground, attacking Shen Yi from all directions!
The black-robed figure in the air dodged and weaved.
His arms were quickly entangled by the vines.
If it were anyone else, they would have likely been torn to pieces.
But Shen Yi's face grew colder, and his arms suddenly moved, causing numerous Demon Kings within him to roar. The crimson patterns on his body emitted a malevolent aura that soared into the sky, accompanied by purple-golden flames and an immense force erupting!
Bang—
The vines were torn apart one after another, drooping powerlessly and then quickly retracting underground.
The aunt and nephew were buried by the dust that was kicked up.
Fortunately, they were protected by an array.
"This is too terrifying."
A Qing covered her ears and looked at the figure in the air through the dust.
"..."
At this moment, Xu Wanwen was being bitten by the Hundred Demons, and she could only blink.
A great demon that could spread vines throughout the entire estate was indeed frightening, but Shen Yi, relying on his physical strength, forcibly grappled with this great demon and even won. It was hard to tell whether he was a cultivator or a demon.
There was another issue.
The Zheng family didn't want to cause too much of a commotion, so they hadn't activated the array yet.
But if Shen Yi continued fighting like this, the situation wouldn't be much different from using the Mountain Defense Array.
Next, they would either activate the array to notify Radiant Light Cave for support or have some other backup...
As if to validate Xu Wanwen's thoughts, a strange figure suddenly appeared from a distance.
He was emaciated, and it was hard to tell if he was a person or a wooden puppet. His body was covered in shriveled, withered skin and almost rotten clothing.
Countless vines grew on his body, connecting to the entire mountain range.
He stared at Shen Yi with hollow eyes, his voice rough like rusted iron rubbing together, and one could barely discern a hint of human confusion, "Why... won't you go... to the Celestial Path?"
"The Zheng family's patriarch?"
A Qing rubbed her eyes and finally recognized his identity from the rotten clothing he wore.
The Celestial Path? As a member of the Xu family, A Qing was more aware than anyone of the cultivators' yearning to reach the Spirit Transformation Realm.
Calling it the Celestial Path wasn't wrong.
But if one ended up like this, who was the one who finally ascended? Was it still someone from the Zheng family?
"Come up!"
A piercing sound exploded in the air.
The withered old man opened his arms towards Shen Yi, as if welcoming him.
As he spoke, his arms rapidly swelled, resembling a withered tree that blocked out the sky, enveloping the black-robed figure.
Amidst the withered tree, countless tender green sprouts pierced Shen Yi's body.
Compared to the spiritual tea.
This method was truly inviting the youth to join and become like the old man, the master of the Ageless Tree.
(End of Chapter)
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