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Chapter 340: 339. Grand Master of the Tang Sect Retires Contently (Part 1)
Chapter 340: 339. Grand Master of the Tang Sect Retires Contently (Part 1)
As the Life Star God crushed An Zhiyu's immortal soul, the other laws and phenomena returned to Lei Jun.
He shook his fists and turned to look aside.
Among the thirty-six long banners left by the opponent earlier, influenced by a large amount of primordial magnetic power, they could not withstand the attrition and had all collapsed by now.
Fortunately, regarding the grand formation on the distant Red Tea Ridge, the ritual instruments here had achieved the expected effect for Lei Jun.
A total of seventy-two Two-Yin Heaven's Origin talismans were operating together, consuming an enormous amount of spiritual power, causing even Lei Jun to exhale a long breath.
He waved his hand, completely destroying the remnants of the banners and the ritual instruments here, and then began to recover his spent spiritual power while the dark power of the heavenly book cleansed the area.
"Hmm, no valuable gains. Corresponding to the four-star opportunity mentioned in the divination, did I miss something...?" Lei Jun wondered.
"Oh well, no matter. It was just a gamble anyway."
Just as Lei Jun was thinking this, the Great Heaven-Circling Law Mirror in the high heavens turned, presenting him with a distant view.
There were others approaching the Broken River Valley.
The newcomers were relatively unfamiliar to Lei Jun; he had not interacted with them directly before, only knowing a little about them from the reports of the Battle of Bashu and having observed them earlier through the Great Heaven-Circling Law Mirror when he was watching the Red Tea Ridge.
It should be Ding Chuan, the top expert of the Huangquan Li Shushan lineage, second only to Ji Yao and a few other great sages, with a cultivation at the perfect eighth level of the Eightfold Heaven Realm.
His natal magic treasure, the Dragon Bone Killing Sword, was quite eye-catching.
At this moment, Ding Chuan's immortal soul was one with his sword, and the Dragon Bone Killing Sword shuttled back and forth in the air, truly like a majestic and unparalleled heavenly dragon.
However, the icy coldness and sharp killing intent emanating from it made it look sinister and ferocious.
His destination was indeed the Broken River Valley area.
Obviously, after sensing the abnormality in the ritual instruments in the valley, the Li Shushan sect immediately sent a powerful expert.
As Ding Chuan approached the valley with the Dragon Bone Killing Sword, he felt the dense primordial magnetic power permeating the area.
The valley was in a mess, with the ritual instruments destroyed and the corpses of An Zhiyu, Li Yuanyuan, and the other Li Shushan cultivators nowhere to be found.
Just as Ding Chuan entered the valley to investigate carefully, he suddenly sensed something amiss.
With the keen perception of his soul, honed through his training in the Daoist School of Artifact Refinement, he discovered that some hidden existence was trying to envelop the Broken River Valley, sealing it off.
Although his attention was focused on the Grand Yin and Yang Nine Palaces Immortal Formation and the ritual instruments, Ding Chuan's alertness prompted him to withdraw and retreat promptly.
Above the Broken River Valley, the originally invisible and formless gale emerged, accompanied by the roots of the horsetails that resembled angry dragons opening up.
Even though Ding Chuan's immortal soul was one with his sword, and his escape was swift, he was still momentarily blocked by the bizarre spectacle before him.
The Dragon Bone Killing Sword manifested itself from the void.
With his formidable strength and the fierce killing power of his sword, a single strike caused the horsetails to drift in the air.
Aside from the opponent from the Ninth Heaven earlier, this was the strongest attack the Precious Taqing Eight Scenes Treasure Horsetail had faced since its appearance.
In terms of concentrated power, it even surpassed the True Warrior Demon Smashing Hammer of Shangnan.
However, Ding Chuan and the Dragon Bone Killing Sword were blocked by the Precious Taqing Eight Scenes Treasure Horsetail, causing the eight-section white bone-like flying sword to temporarily pause in midair.
With this pause, the dark starry sky behind him surged forward, instantly swallowing the Dragon Bone Killing Sword that was fused with Ding Chuan's immortal soul.
"The external vision of a Talisman Sect cultivator's spiritual palace? Who is it?"
Ding Chuan's vision was filled with darkness.
In the distance, there were twinkling stars.
Nearby, there was a smaller area of bright yellow.
From there, Ding Chuan sensed the primordial magnetic power that made him uncomfortable.
Fortunately, the primordial magnetic power was currently relatively weak and did not affect the flight of his flying sword.
And in the distance, there stood a tall young Daoist in purple robes.
It was Lei Jun.
Ding Chuan, with his soul fused to his sword, had originally intended to travel to the Heavenly Sea, rushing at full speed to break through this external vision of a spiritual palace.
However, his attention was suddenly drawn to the seven flying swords floating above the young Daoist's head.
The flying swords were arranged in the pattern of the Big Dipper, emitting a faint glow.
From what Ding Chuan knew, they resembled the natal flying swords of the Grand Master of the Tang Sword Sect of Shu Mountain, Chen Donglou, as described by An Zhiyu and Li Yuanyuan when they escaped back to Fengdu City after the first failed invasion of Shu Mountain by Huangquan.
"Chen Donglou, that should be the name..."
"What's going on here?"
Ding Chuan's immortal soul reappeared in midair, coldly staring at Lei Jun without saying a word.
However, his Dragon Bone Killing Sword suddenly trembled and flew towards Lei Jun, slashing at him.
The first sword of the Big Dipper, the Tian Shu Sword, flew out from above Lei Jun's head, meeting the attack head-on.
The two equally fierce and swift flying swords collided in midair.
The Dragon Bone Killing Sword paused for a moment, as if sparks were flying from its surface.
However, its blade was truly sturdy and solid, and it did not suffer any damage from this collision.
Instead, the Tian Shu Sword flew back.
"The power of talismans used to control a sword? It's a clever idea, but it's neither fish nor fowl. When it comes to sword-controlling techniques, my Shu Mountain lineage is still the best!"
Ding Chuan let out a loud shout, and the Dragon Bone Killing Sword automatically flew back to his side, swirling around him.
Then, with his immortal soul fused to his sword, the sword energy and sword intent of the Dragon Bone Killing Sword suddenly surged.
In Lei Jun's external vision of his spiritual palace, grey mist swirled, as if manifesting a true dragon composed entirely of bones, emitting a silent dragon's roar.
Although the dragon's roar seemed silent, it shook the souls of all living beings in the four directions.
Ding Chuan's cultivation was entirely focused on this Dragon Bone Killing Sword.
This treasure was not only sharp and fierce in killing, but it was also sturdy and difficult to break. At the same time, its killing intent directly shook the souls of its opponents, inflicting damage invisibly.
Even many cultivators at the same Eightfold Heaven level as him would be intimidated by the sword energy, needing to calm their minds and gather their spirits.
Even so, they might still feel a sense of instability in their souls, causing their spiritual power to circulate unevenly.
The Dragon Bone Killing Sword, fused with Ding Chuan's immortal soul, suddenly swayed in midair.
Then, it disappeared from its original position.
When it reappeared, it had already reached a spot near Lei Jun.
At the same time, the second sword of the Big Dipper, the Tian Xuan Sword, flew out.
The sword edge met the tip of the Dragon Bone Killing Sword head-on.
Ding Chuan's sword momentum was equally unstoppable, neither dodging nor evading, meeting the Tian Xuan Sword head-on.
The Tian Xuan Sword flew backward.
However, its power was clearly stronger than that of the Tian Shu Sword earlier.
"...But it's still not enough!" Ding Chuan, on the other hand, was relieved, and the Dragon Bone Killing Sword continued forward, unafraid of colliding head-on with Lei Jun's third sword, fourth sword...
Ding Chuan's sword techniques were known for their vigor and heaviness, and today he intended to crush this Talisman Sect cultivator who dared to challenge the flying swords of the Shu Mountain lineage head-on!
Lei Jun's third sword was even more fierce and violent.
Ding Chuan and his Dragon Bone Killing Sword could still handle it.
Then came the fourth sword.
The Dragon Bone Killing Sword continued forward, but its body trembled, and its momentum slowed.
Ding Chuan's heart sank.
The opponent's sword momentum seemed to have no end, constantly rising.
That was fine, but what bothered him even more was something else.
Although Ding Chuan was proud, he had always been wary that Lei Jun's "flying sword" was merely an illusion, and he remained vigilant, expecting him to suddenly display the mystical abilities of a Talisman Sect cultivator.
Thus, his immortal soul remained alert, perceptively sensing the changes in his surroundings.
At this moment, he suddenly realized that the entire God's Court universe had changed.
In the distance, the stars twinkled, appearing denser than before.
But the bigger change was that the bright yellow area nearby had expanded rapidly compared to before!
And it continued to grow!
The primordial magnetic power contained within was constantly rising.
And this primordial magnetic power... directly influenced Lei Jun's flying sword.
After facing four swords, Ding Chuan felt that the Talisman Sect cultivator's "flying sword" was somewhat unusual.
Now, a sudden realization struck him:
...No wonder each sword is stronger than the last!
However, the seven swords came one after another, seamlessly and instantly.
The fifth sword stopped the Dragon Bone Killing Sword in its tracks.
The sixth sword, with its tip colliding against the edge of the Dragon Bone Killing Sword, shattered its tip!
The first section of Ding Chuan's natal magic treasure was completely shattered.
By this time, even if he wanted to escape to the Heavenly Sea to change his tactics, it was already too late.
The seventh sword came crashing down, shattering the remaining seven sections of the Dragon Bone Killing Sword, piercing through the thick bone joints, and passing through the center, flying towards the distance.
Ding Chuan's shattered immortal soul was shaken apart from his magic treasure.
All his life's cultivation was condensed into this flying sword, and now that it was destroyed, his immortal soul suffered an unprecedented heavy blow, making it difficult to maintain its human form.
The Dragon Bone Killing Sword's attempt to shake and attack Lei Jun's soul seemed to have no effect at all.
Lei Jun calmly met his gaze, his expression calm and unperturbed.
The Seven Stars' first sword, the Tian Shu Sword, which had flown back earlier, paused briefly in mid-air before pointing its tip towards Ding Chuan again and flashing in the void.
Faster and more fierce than the previous seven swords.
As if strands of lightning were appearing.
Soon after, it pierced through Ding Chuan's already shattered soul.
Yanggang Thunderfire erupted from the gap, expanding outwards, instantly destroying and burning the remnants of his soul.
The seven flying swords that had flown far away all returned and rearranged themselves in the shape of the Big Dipper above Lei Jun's head once more.
Lei Jun waved his hand, and a deep red stream of light flew towards him.
The Li Shushan cultivators from inside Shu Mountain had not expected to establish a long-term base here in the Root Vein.
Whether it was the Purple and Green Twin Swords or other treasures of Shu Mountain, or the population of Bashu, they were mostly here to make a quick profit and then leave.
The rest would be left for future plans, unless the situation turned out to be smoother than expected.
Therefore, apart from what was necessary for the setup of the ritual instruments, Li Yuanyuan, An Zhiyu, and the other Li Shushan cultivators did not bring much else with them.
Their personal belongings were left in their Huangquan Fengdu City.
However, Ding Chuan was a slight exception.
After defeating him, Lei Jun cleaned up his remnants and discovered some unique items, which he kept.
A piece of bone.
The bone was small and exquisite, a deep red color with a faint glow.
It exuded a contradictory aura.
It was as if the vibrant energy of the heavens and the earth were intertwined with a vicious demonic aura.
Overall, it seemed to possess an original, primitive nature from a wild world.
[Crimson Spirit Wild Bone]
Lei Jun's mind suddenly grasped this name.
It was of decent quality, but it seemed more suitable for non-human beings rather than human cultivators.
Ding Chuan probably possessed this treasure to nurture his natal magic treasure, the Dragon Bone Killing Sword.
Speaking of which, according to current knowledge, the Li Shushan sect derived the Daoist cycle of reincarnation, which included the Path of Beasts and Birds.
The use of this Crimson Spirit Wild Bone could perhaps be considered in that regard.
It seemed that the four-star opportunity in Duanjiang Valley was related to this Crimson Spirit Wild Bone... Lei Jun thought.
For him, this spiritual object couldn't be considered bad, but its value was relatively limited.
However, to some specific groups, it could be considered a treasure.
However, as it was intertwined with a demonic aura, caution was necessary when utilizing it.
As Lei Jun thought, the Xuanhuang Universe outside his God's Court faded away.
He temporarily kept the Crimson Spirit Wild Bone, intending to research it slowly when he had free time in the future.
The dark power of the heavenly book naturally cleaned up any traces of his activities in the Xuanhuang Universe outside his God's Court, while also dispersing the large amount of primordial magnetic power that had gathered here.
Because the seventy-two Two-Yin Heaven's Origin talismans had been used together, revolving a large amount of primordial magnetic power, and affecting the Grand Yin and Yang Nine Palaces Immortal Formation in the distant Great Wilderness, Lei Jun's spiritual power had been greatly depleted.
Therefore, when the Xuanhuang Universe had unfolded earlier, the bright yellow Yuanji Magnetic Sea could hardly be called a sea; it was more like a small pond.
The Primordial Magnetic Flying Sword naturally didn't have enough power, either.
However, this had misled Ding Chuan.
Ding Chuan's Dragon Bone Killing Sword was indeed exceptionally powerful, and its killing force was sharp and fierce.
This flying sword was extremely sturdy, perhaps even more indestructible than some defensive magic treasures, and that was no exaggeration.
Moreover, the killing intent it condensed could shake and attack the enemy's soul before the sword was even unsheathed, affecting the enemy's subsequent evasion and response.
More often than not, it could take the upper hand even before the sword was drawn, deciding the outcome of the battle.
However, when facing Lei Jun, none of these were Ding Chuan's strengths.
What would help him the most was always the swiftness and agility of a cultivator from the Artifact Refinement Sect, who had perfected the Eightfold Heaven Realm and could travel through the Heavenly Sea and traverse the void.
Yet, he chose to directly engage Lei Jun in a sword fight...
As Lei Jun's spiritual power and primordial magnetic power quickly recovered, the outcome was inevitable.
The battle ended even faster and more easily than Lei Jun had anticipated.
He shook his head slightly, draped the Taqing Eight Scenes Treasure Cloak over himself, and left the valley.
On Jinqiao Peak, his junior sister, Tang Xiaotang, had also succeeded in rescuing people and killing the Li Shushan elder, Kang Andaoren.
She was now pursuing the White Bone Divine Boat towards Red Tea Ridge.
Lei Jun also headed in the direction of Red Tea Ridge.
However, the huge formation that had originally covered the mountain range was rapidly shrinking in the vision presented by the Great Heaven-Circling Law Mirror.
Lei Jun had influenced the Grand Yin and Yang Nine Palaces Immortal Formation in Duanjiang Valley through the ritual instruments there.
However, the rate at which the grand formation was shrinking was now clearly even more abnormal.
The opponent was actively contracting it.
At this moment, on Red Tea Ridge, the Grand Yin and Yang Nine Palaces Immortal Formation suddenly contracted.
Within the formation, Ji Yao, the head of Li Shushan's inner sect, picked up the Ten Thousand Souls Banner that was standing on the ground.
At the same time, he made a hand seal and pointed downward with one hand.
The Abyss of Yin Energy, which had been sealed off earlier due to the formation, reappeared.
The Huangquan Gate, which had been temporarily closed during the setup of the formation, reopened.
"It's meaningless to continue. We're returning to Huangquan," Ji Yao decided without hesitation.
Li Linxue, the Great Elder of Li Shushan, remained silent for a moment before nodding in agreement.
He then asked, "What about Ding Shidi and the others from Duanjiang Valley, as well as Wang Zong, Zhang Mingshi, and the rest?"
Ji Yao replied, "Wang Zong and Zhang Mingshi disregarded orders and acted on their own. They will bear the consequences of their actions.
As for An Shidi, Li Shidi, and the others... "
He took a deep breath and continued, "We haven't heard from them yet, and it's likely that they've met with disaster. Send them a message to disregard this matter and leave separately. We'll plan our return to Huangquan later."
"That's the only option," Li Linxue agreed.
Ji Yao waved the Ten Thousand Souls Banner.
The vast amount of Forgetful River water and extremely yin energy, which had been contracting earlier, now burst outward, helping them block Tang Xiaotang, the Master of the Vajra Sect, Zhang Dongyuan, Zhang Taigang, and the others.
Ji Yao and Li Linxue then stepped into the Huangquan Gate.
Tang Xiaotang remained unfazed. With the empowerment of the Grand Master Seal, her Grand Master Sword delivered an exceptional strike, and the purple and golden sword lights intertwined like dragons and thunder, tearing through the gray-white barrier ahead.
However, as she broke through the formation, a large amount of Forgetful River water suddenly surged upward from the Huangquan Gate.
Accompanied by this violent eruption, the void gate twisted and then shattered into nothingness.
Red Tea Ridge had been completely erased from the Nanzhao mountain range, and the surrounding mountains also shook violently, causing widespread collapse.
"The heretics of Li Shushan's inner sect have sealed the gate from the Huangquan side?" Zhang Taigang and Zhang Dongyuan looked at each other, bewildered.
In the distance, Lei Jun, who was approaching their location, also paused in his steps.
The Li Shushan sect had indeed made extensive preparations... Lei Jun thought to himself.
If not for that, Tang Xiaotang would have likely chased them all the way down to Huangquan.
(End of Chapter)
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