Chapter 320: The Dark Moon Mirror
Chapter 320: The Dark Moon Mirror
"It's time to discuss matters with them."
After a moment of contemplation, Kun Wu nodded slightly at Qu Lin and said, "Then you go and contact them. Invite the Summoning Corpse Sect and the Wumeng tribes to talk about the Cold Prefecture. Indeed, we can't just ignore the Qiuan Sect anymore."
"Yes."
After hearing Kun Wu's words, Qu Lin immediately responded and was about to walk outside.
But almost at that moment, both Kun Wu and Qu Lin, along with the other Heavenly Demon Sect elders who were absorbing demonic energy, abruptly looked up, their gazes fixed upwards in unison. Their faces then changed in unison.
Just as everyone's expressions were changing, a deep and muffled rumble was heard, echoing from afar and reaching deep into the earth, causing the entire mountain belly to tremble. The demonic energy weaving in the void stirred, creating ripples in the air.
"What's happening?!"
One of the Demon Sovereigns exclaimed, their face changing color.
"Quickly, go and take a look!"
This place was the deepest part of Solitude Valley, the Heaven Demon Sect's headquarters. The tremor that just occurred was clearly not caused by the earth's veins, and the fact that it could be felt here meant that it was no small matter.
At this moment, both Kun Wu and Qu Lin, as well as the others, had an ominous thought cross their minds.
Could it be...
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Outside.
Beyond Solitude Valley.
The entire Solitude Valley was a stretch of rugged frozen land spanning over several dozen li, a deep valley nestled between hills and ravines. At this moment, on the cliffs above the hills and ravines, more than a dozen figures stood in different positions.
Some wore plain robes, while others stood as steady as Mount Tai. Each person's aura was like a vast abyss, and every one of them was a renowned figure in the eleven states of the Cold North, with reputations that would make others tremble upon hearing their names. They were all grandmasters, the highest existence within the Qiuan Sect.
At a glance, one could see that Qi Zhiyuan was at the forefront, accompanied by Fang Yuan, Liu Tong, and others. Even Feng Hongsheng, Shi Zhenyong, and most of the other grandmasters were present, totaling an astonishing fourteen Bone Marrow Cleansing grandmasters!
Although this was not the entire Qiuan Sect's grandmaster lineup, with a few like Qin Mengjun absent, it was almost as if the entire sect had emptied out, showcasing the true depth of this major sect.
In addition, even some of the main peak guardians like Murong Yan and Xu Yang, who could barely exert grandmaster-level combat power, were also present, totaling over twenty individuals who could match grandmaster standards when combined!
Chen Mu was also among them, standing by in his simple cloth attire on one side of the canyon cliff, beside grandmasters like Feng Hongsheng. He stood with Murong Yan, seemingly unremarkable, his gaze fixed downward towards Solitude Valley.
"The Heaven Demon Sect has been hiding in Solitude Valley for so many years, and they haven't been exposed. Indeed, they must have some tricks up their sleeves."
Firstly, the location of Solitude Valley was quite remote, situated towards the northwestern border of the Ice State, an area rarely visited by others. Even the Ice Extinction Palace rarely paid much attention to this area.
Secondly, Solitude Valley was not a specific geographical feature; in fact, there were over a hundred similar terrain features within a thousand li radius, stretching all the way to the wilderness beyond the pass. Solitude Valley was just one of them, not the largest or the most eye-catching, and it appeared rather ordinary.
Unless one had specific intelligence beforehand, even if they came to investigate, they might easily overlook it. Only by venturing deep into the valley would they be able to detect any abnormalities, but the Heaven Demon Sect would also sense their presence. If one were to venture alone into the heart of the Heaven Demon Sect's headquarters, even a grandmaster of an extinct sect would face extreme danger.
"The earth's veins in this area show no significant abnormalities, indicating that they don't rely heavily on earth vein power. Instead, they prioritize concealment."
Murong Yan, standing by Chen Mu's side, was also sensing the situation within the valley and responded.
Feng Hongsheng stood at the forefront, on the edge of the cliff, gazing down at Solitude Valley. He spoke calmly, "Whether this place is an important outpost or the headquarters of the Heaven Demon Sect, it's unlikely to possess power comparable to our sect's Cosmic Dragon Lock Array. However, if we were to rashly intrude without knowing the situation, it could be dangerous."
"What do you think, Brother Shi?"
After speaking, Feng Hongsheng turned to look at Shi Zhenyong beside him.
Shi Zhenyong's expression remained unchanged as he said, "Heretical sects and demonic paths are no match for us. If the Heaven Demon Sect, a bunch of cowards, has the qualifications to confront us, the righteous path, it would be a joke to say that we are not up to par."
"Then let me give it a try."
As he spoke, Shi Zhenyong took a step forward, and his aura surged. Immediately, he drew the attention of the others nearby.
Within the Qiuan Sect, Shi Zhenyong's strength was second only to the Supreme Elder, and only a few like Qi Zhiyuan and Qin Mengjun were stronger. He was a truly formidable figure in the Cold North, having cultivated the Earth Mountain, Water Abyss, and Wind Gale three-vein grandmaster realm. In terms of strength, he was slightly stronger than Fu Jingyuan, although the gap was not significant.
At this moment, Shi Zhenyong's aura surged, and the boundless Primordial Energy of a Bone Marrow Cleansing grandmaster swelled. He raised his hand slightly, causing the ground beneath his feet to shatter, and a thousand-catty boulder slowly rose, supported by his right hand.
Then, his right arm swelled, and the boundless Primordial Energy surged, drawing in the surrounding heaven and earth's power with a terrifying force. He then threw the thousand-catty boulder towards the Solitude Valley with immense power!
The boulder, which originally weighed a thousand catties, was now infused with boundless heaven and earth's power, condensed with the Earth Mountain concept, resembling a small mountain. A howling gale encircled its surface, like a falling star, arcing through the sky.
Boom!!!
A massive boulder slammed into a mountain in Solitude Valley, and in an instant, it shattered the mountain, cracks spreading everywhere. The boulder didn't break apart, instead, it pierced through like a nail, penetrating over ten zhang deep before finally exploding into fragments.
The boulder had struck a weak point in the mountain, or perhaps a structural node, and for a grandmaster like Shi Zhenyong, who had reached the pinnacle of Earth Mountain cultivation, identifying this was a simple task.
However, despite the boulder's impact shattering the node, the mountain didn't collapse in a chain reaction. Instead, an invisible force seemed to support the entire mountain, keeping it stable.
"As expected, there's some trick to this."
Shi Zhenyong's expression remained unchanged as he slowly lowered his hand and spoke.
The mountain in Solitude Valley indeed had array formations, and earth vein power flowed within. Otherwise, his strike would have caused more significant damage.
"What's your take on this, Senior Qi?"
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Feng Hongsheng observed this, giving a faint smile as he glanced at Qi Zhiyuan not far away.
Qi Zhiyuan, standing above, looked calmly at the mountain in Solitude Valley and said, "Since there's an array, we'll destroy it from the outside first. If they want to defend their position, we'll force them out."
If the mountain in Solitude Valley had an interconnected array formation, it wouldn't be wise to charge in directly. After all, even with Blood Replacement Realm strength, recklessly forcing their way in might not guarantee success. But from the outside, there was little to fear. No matter how they manipulated the earth vein power, its might would still be far inferior to the Cosmic Dragon Lock Array.
Otherwise, if there was an array and earth vein power comparable to the Cosmic Dragon Lock Array, the Heavenly Demon Sect wouldn't have been able to hide for so long. The Ice Extinction Palace or the past Great Xuan Court would have discovered them long ago.
The next moment, Qi Zhiyuan suddenly raised his hand, and a pitch-black round mirror appeared in his grasp. As soon as the mirror appeared, it drew the attention of many nearby, even Chen Mu couldn't help but turn his gaze, his eyes slightly moving.
"You even brought this here?"
Since the Qiuan Sect intended to act alone against Solitude Valley, it wouldn't be a simple matter. Not only did grandmasters like Qi Zhiyuan come out in full force, but the sect's foundation was also mobilized. This mirror was undoubtedly a Spirit Armament, and it was one whose name was known even to Chen Mu.
The 37th rank on the Great Xuan Spirit Armament Scroll—the Dark Moon Mirror!
Any Spirit Armament listed in the Great Xuan Spirit Armament Scroll was a Supreme Spirit Armament. Even an upper-grade Spirit Armament like the Profound Heaven Sword Chart didn't meet the criteria for inclusion. As for one ranked 37th, its might was even more incredible!
A Spirit Armament of such ranking was either wielded by a Blood Replacement Realm cultivator or was a foundation of a major sect like the Qiuan Sect. Even a peak grandmaster wouldn't be qualified to wield it.
In fact, Qi Zhiyuan's ability to control this Spirit Armament was due to his cultivation in the Dark Moon Martial Arts, which cultivated the Dark Moon Martial Body and mastered the Dark Moon Concept, making him perfectly compatible with the Dark Moon Mirror.
With this Spirit Armament in his grasp, the power he could unleash surpassed even that of a peak grandmaster!
"The Dark Moon Mirror."
Even Mu Ranyan, standing beside Chen Mu, couldn't help but gasp as she watched Qi Zhiyuan raise the Spirit Armament. In truth, even she had only witnessed the power of the Dark Moon Mirror a few times.
"It's said that Supreme Spirit Armaments not only possess sentience but also a hint of intelligence... All Spirit Armaments listed in the Great Xuan Spirit Armament Scroll are refined from the essence of heaven and earth."
As Mu Ranyan murmured, a strand of Dark Moon Inner Energy surged into the Dark Moon Mirror from Qi Zhiyuan. This awakened the slumbering Supreme Spirit Armament, and in an instant, the heavens and earth changed color. Countless strands of heaven and earth's spiritual power surged into the mirror, causing the dark, lightless surface to gradually ripple.
Though it didn't emit any light, the blackness seemed to gain a life of its own, like an infinite abyss. Just a glance at the dense Dark Moon power made one feel as if their body was about to freeze.
"..."
This grand aura permeated the area, causing even Chen Mu to scrutinize it carefully.
At his current realm and strength, if there was anything among the present grandmasters that could pose a threat to him, it was likely only Qi Zhiyuan, who wielded the Dark Moon Mirror at this very moment. The formidable might brewing on the mirror's surface was almost on par with his level. Even a peak grandmaster would struggle to withstand it directly.
At this moment, Qi Zhiyuan controlled the Dark Moon Mirror with all his might, and though he didn't seem strained, his expression was extremely serious, his entire focus concentrated, his gaze fixed on Solitude Valley.
"Fall!"
A jet-black beam of light, pure Dark Moon light condensed from heaven and earth's spiritual power, suddenly crashed down over a hundred zhang away, slamming into Solitude Valley. It pierced through a layer of rock! Wherever the mirror light touched, the earth shattered inch by inch, and frost spread in all directions, freezing everything in its path.
(End of Chapter)
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