Chapter 350: Lei Jun's Demon-Quelling Adventure (Part 1) (Part 2)

Chapter 350: Lei Jun's Demon-Quelling Adventure (Part 1) (Part 2)

Only a few items remained intact.

One of these treasures caught Lei Jun's attention:

[Clear-as-a-Bell Stone]



Lei Jun examined it, and a spark of inspiration flashed through his mind. He found it intriguing as it had many wonderful properties, and for him, its main draw was its ability to accelerate the conversion of spiritual power, hence the name "Myriad Transformations in a Single Thought."

In an instant, Lei Jun's mind almost instinctively connected this treasure to the embryonic form of his divine art of deriving brilliant light through the transformation of yin and yang powers.

Hmm, I'll take a closer look at this later when I have some free time... He reined in his wandering thoughts.

The ritual that used this Clear-as-a-Bell Stone as its core was a technique of the Taoists.

Lei Jun turned his gaze toward the distance.

There, his fellow disciple Fang Jian was engaged in battle with a Taoist wearing a dark green robe.

This Taoist was also a cultivator of the Dan Ding Sect, just like Yue Xiling and the others, but he was still at the Middle Three Heavens realm. Despite this, his every move displayed profound skill and a solid foundation.

However, his lineage seemed similar to, yet different from, the Pure Yang lineage.

Lei Jun recalled the name Sanchun Palace that he had heard before.

These Taoists aiding the Lone Eagle Khanate were likely disciples of Sanchun Palace.

Their cultivation methods seemed to have originated from the Pure Yang lineage's Qinglong sect but had been further developed and expanded upon.

In Lei Jun's opinion, their path was similar in nature to the True Wu Guan sect in the human realm of the Great Ming, but they were distinct in their approaches.

Compared to the orthodox Pure Yang lineage of the Dan Ding Sect, the disciples of Sanchun Palace weren't as exceptional in defensive capabilities, but their attacks were more unpredictable and bizarre.

Fortunately, Fang Jian was steady and prudent, skillfully countering each of his opponent's moves.

In his youth, Fang Jian had also been impetuous and hot-blooded.

However, as he grew older and gained experience through the various events at Longhu Mountain, this once personally taught disciple of the Celestial Master had matured, and his demeanor had become calm and composed.

But what truly drew the attention of the outside world was Fang Jian's choice of two primary talismans after reaching the Middle Three Heavens realm.

For his first primary talisman, he chose the Five Thunder Talisman, which was a direct inheritance from the Celestial Master's Mansion, and many cultivators made the same choice.

However, for his second primary talisman, Fang Jian selected... the Yin Five Thunder Talisman.

Thus, at this moment, two high-level talismans were unfurled, displaying not only the vibrant Yang Thunder but also the silent yet dangerous Gui Water Yin Thunder.

The intertwining Yang and Yin Thunder surrounded and pressed against his opponent, a Sanchun Palace cultivator named Han Yu, confining him in a shrinking space.

Even as Han Yu displayed his dragon-like changes and variations, he couldn't break free, and he had no choice but to use his last resort—releasing his Golden Core to protect himself.

Fang Jian remained patient and precise, skillfully using the interplay of Yang and Yin Thunder to slowly grind down his opponent's Golden Core.

Lei Jun, observing from the sidelines, nodded slightly.

After sealing the void gateway, his objective had changed.

In the distance, Duoda, the roaming rider expert at the Eighth Heaven realm, took advantage of his speed and gradually pulled away, constantly trying to shake off Yue Xiling and Fang Zhu.

But then, a sonorous dragon's roar shook the heavens.

To Duoda, it sounded like a tolling funeral bell.

A purple Yang Thunder Dragon soared into the sky.

At the same time, a black Yin Thunder Dragon silently flew alongside it.

The Yin and Yang Dragons intertwined and coiled around the area.

Duda and the Qinglong Sihuang Beast shifted, suddenly halting in mid-air.

Jiutian Shenlei and Xuanxiao Xianlei moved in unison, rumbling as they knocked their opponents off their mounts.

Lei Jun himself transformed into the Nine-Headed Star God form, rushing towards Duda and the Azure Dragon Four Emperors Beast.

Duda urged the Qinglong Sihuang Beast to dodge.

Then he realized... there was no escape.

The speed of the Daoist before him was comparable to that of a top-notch Eighth Heaven Realm warrior.

Duda, riding the Qinglong Sihuang Beast, was still slower than Lei Jun.

Amidst the swirling starlight, a giant spirit god-like existence punched Duda, knocking him off the Qinglong Sihuang Beast.

Yue Xiling and Fang Zhu then retreated together.

With Lei Jun taking action, Duda no longer had anything to worry about.

Two other Eighth Heaven Realm experts from the Great Tang, began to mop up the remaining Lone Eagle Khanate cultivators to prevent any more powerful ones from escaping.

Fang Zhu appeared beside Fang Jian, his sword energy shooting out in all directions and covering everyone around him as he attacked multiple Lone Eagle Khanate cultivators.

Fang Jian, without taking his eyes off his opponent, alternated between the Five Thunder Talisman and the Yin Five Thunder Talisman, the yin and yang thunderbolts like a millstone, constantly grinding down the Golden Core of Han Yu, the Sanchun Palace cultivator.

"Even those who know the truth would find it hard to believe that you are not the personal disciple of the Celestial Master." Fang Zhu's gaze shifted between Fang Jian and the distant Lei Jun.

Over there, Lei Jun's Yin-Yang Thunder Dragons roared in the heavens, and here, Fang Jian's yin and yang thunderbolts slowly squeezed Han Yu's Golden Core, the scene appearing strangely harmonious.

To those unaware, it would seem like the Celestial Master was giving a lesson on the spot.

"It's a great opportunity for me to observe the master's move."

Standing beside his older brother, Fang Jian spoke calmly.

Fang Zhu gazed at the Doumu Star Technique in the distance, enveloped by purple and black lightning and twinkling starry light, and after a brief pause, he asked:

"After you reach the Sixth Heaven Realm, will you choose to step on the stars and fight as your third primary technique?"

Fang Jian replied calmly, "That is indeed my intention."

Fang Zhu fell silent.

Whether it was the foreign warrior Duda or the Taoist Han Yu from Sanchun Palace, the outcome of this battle was never in doubt.

After dealing with most of the Lone Eagle Khanate cultivators here, Lei Jun and the others notified Shangguan Yunbo and Jiang Yu, among others, while continuing Lei Jun's previous work of temporarily sealing off the void gateway.

Shangguan Yunbo, Jiang Yu, and the others received the message and immediately rushed towards Lonely Cloud Plain.

The Lone Eagle Khanate's forces, who had been wandering outside, also received the news and headed towards Lonely Cloud Plain.

However, their leader soon realized that Lonely Cloud Plain was beyond rescue and might even be a trap set for them.

These foreign experts were indeed formidable, shifting from trapped beasts to hunters as they searched for suitable targets.

Eventually, they found their opportunity.

These foreign experts first targeted Shangguan Yunbo's group.

Shangguan Yunbo, holding the Dangkong Jingo, faced them fearlessly and engaged in battle.

However, on the other side, Jiang Yu, Zhang Zhen, and the others, who had come to reinforce them, were instead ambushed by the enemy.

Coincidentally, on their way, Xiao Zu's leader, Xiao Hang, had temporarily left to escort the abducted commoners back to Guanzhong.

Upon receiving news of the sudden change in situation, Xiao Hang immediately turned back north, but Jiang Yu, Zhang Zhen, and the others had already been attacked.

Shangguan Yunbo, Ye Dongming, and Ye Cheng wanted to reinforce Jiang Yu and Zhang Zhen.

But their opponent was a Ninth Heaven Realm Martial Saint.

In the path of martial arts, whether it was Bingji, Lienti, or Yi, as well as the Rider path that emerged due to the Lone Eagle Khanate, those who reached the Ninth Heaven Realm were all called Martial Saints.

Although Shangguan Yunbo, with the Dangkong Jingo, could withstand the opponent's frontal pressure, the enemy, with the convenience of moving through the void, had the upper hand and constantly kept Ye Dongming and Ye Cheng on their toes, not daring to be distracted for a moment.

"Yue Dao brother, Fang Jiashi, leave Lonely Cloud Plain to you two. I'll go to North Abyss Lake." Lei Jun spoke calmly.

North Abyss Lake was where Jiang Yu and Zhang Zhen were currently trapped.

The enemy's forces were not unlimited.

To stall Shangguan Yunbo and the Dangkong Jingo, as well as Ye Dongming, Ye Cheng, and the other experts, they had to concentrate their forces to ensure they could surround and eliminate Jiang Yu and Zhang Zhen.

Moreover, with Duda, who had been killed by Lei Jun at Lonely Cloud Plain, the void gateway was sealed, cutting off their retreat and reinforcements. This group of Lone Eagle Khanate's forces, though formidable, now faced a shortage of manpower.

However, at the moment, they still posed a significant threat.

Lei Jun gradually approached North Abyss Lake.

High in the sky, the Grand Heavenly Cycle Art Mirror quietly shifted, presenting the current situation inside and outside North Abyss Lake.

In the vast expanse shown by the Grand Heavenly Cycle Art Mirror, everything was colorful except for North Abyss Lake, which was pitch-black.

This was the handiwork of the new Pure Yang Palace Palace Master, Jiang Yu.

Finally reaching the Eighth Heaven Realm, she combined her Pure Yin Fairy Body with her own Daoist techniques, deriving Pure Yin Xuan Ice that froze North Abyss Lake and its surroundings, turning everything black.

The new Pure Yang Palace Palace Master, Jiang Yu, now faced a formidable opponent.

A major general of the Lone Eagle Khanate, Mi Han.

A top-notch Eighth Heaven Realm expert in the martial rider path.

Lei Jun's gaze swept across the mirror.

To be accurate, Jiang Yu's opponent was not just Mi Han.

Rather, Jiang Yu could only focus all her attention on Mi Han at the moment.

Mi Han's mount resembled Duda's Qinglong Sihuang Beast but was much larger, with a body length exceeding six zhang. Its body was a dull yellow color.

The difference in their realms wasn't that significant, but the size difference came from their breeds.

Duda's mount was a Qinglong Sihuang Beast.

While Mi Han's mount was a Huanglong Sihuang Beast.

Compared to the Qinglong Sihuang Beast, which had dragon teeth arrows for long-range attacks and a more agile body, the Huanglong Sihuang Beast was more robust and heavier.

To some extent, it diminished the martial cultivator's advantage in explosive power and speed.

In exchange, it enhanced their frontal assault and self-protection capabilities.

Hence, those who rode the Qinglong Sihuang Beast were called roaming riders in the Lone Eagle Khanate, while those who rode the Huanglong Sihuang Beast were called heavy riders.

Mi Han was a top-notch Eighth Heaven Realm expert in the heavy rider path.

In the martial rider path, those who reached the Eighth Heaven Realm were called Tian Yuan.

At the fourth layer of Tian Yuan, their power could influence both reality and spirits.

Jiang Yu now faced Mi Han, and it seemed like she saw countless heavy riders charging towards her alongside Mi Han.

The dark Xuan Ice that had frozen North Abyss Lake couldn't withstand such trampling, and the black ice shattered, causing an earthquake in the surrounding area.

It was as if countless ferocious iron cavalry were charging towards Jiang Yu.

Jiang Yu, who had just reached the Eighth Heaven Realm not long ago, could only rely on her own Infant Transformation Golden Core to defend herself.

Martial cultivators were known for their explosive attacks.

Mi Han, riding the Huanglong Sihuang Beast, thrust his spear down from above, causing the golden semi-transparent sphere to shake and cracks to appear on its surface.

Jiang Yu used the black Pure Yin Xuan Ice to mend the cracks in her Golden Core, but under Mi Han's spear attacks, it still wobbled.

What was even more desperate was that another Lone Eagle Khanate expert, expressionless, quietly appeared behind Jiang Yu with a long knife in his hand.

The blade was dripping with blood.

The blood came from Zhang Zhen of the Great Tang.

Wood Duke, an Eighth Heaven Stage Liuli martial cultivator, was battling Zhang Zhen when Zhou Le, another Eighth Heaven Stage Binji martial cultivator, sliced Zhang Zhen with his blade, wounding the Eighth Heaven Stage Wuji martial cultivator.

Seeing Zhang Zhen injured and his qi and blood declining, he could no longer hold off Wood Duojie.

And so, four Eighth Heaven Realm experts arrived from the Lonely Eagle Khanate.

Among them was another Daoist Dan Ding Sect cultivator like Jiang Yu.

He was an elder of Sanchun Palace, Guo Licheng.

Having already reached the Infant Transformation stage, Guo Licheng did not come in person. Instead, he hid his physical body far away, projecting his Nascent Soul to this place, remaining invisible.

Using an unfathomable soul-seizing secret art, he constantly harassed Jiang Yu, Zhang Zhen, and the other Great Tang cultivators.

Zhang Zhen was injured, and the impact on his inner self was significant. Not only was his physical body weak, but his spiritual soul and will were also affected, no longer in the invincible state they had been in.

Guo Licheng watched as he gradually gained the upper hand over Zhang Zhen's spiritual soul.

"Forget about your sect's connection to ours, the fact that you're from the Daoist Dan Ding Sect is enough. Wearing the Daoist crown and robe, taking the vows of a cultivator," Zhang Zhen said with difficulty as he fended off the attack, his voice filled with anger.

"These foreign warriors are belligerent and bloodthirsty. Yet, you from Sanchun Palace not only side with them but also join them in battle, bringing suffering to countless innocents. What kind of great vows are you talking about?"

There was only a calm and clear voice in response, coming from the Nascent Soul:

"Our sect's disciples enter the mortal realm to help the Khanate end the wars on all fronts as soon as possible, thus preventing further suffering.

There has been bloodshed and violence along the way, going against the harmony of heaven. But we forsake minor merits for greater ones, and saving the masses is our ultimate goal. Fame and infamy are but fleeting clouds. We, as Daoist cultivators, need not be concerned with our mortal bodies."

The Khan of the Lonely Eagle Khanate, Mi Han, brandished his spear and charged: "You cowards are too weak, and we shall inject you with bravery and courage!"

The four experts joined forces, with their primary goal being to take down Jiang Yu and Zhang Zhen, the two Eighth Heaven Realm experts, and then to inflict as much damage as possible on the other Great Tang cultivators.

Zhuo Le drew his blade and slashed at Zhang Zhen first, then turned his attention to Jiang Yu.

Breaking through their Infant Transformation Golden Cores would deal a severe blow to Jiang Yu and Zhang Zhen.

Zhuo Le's blade sliced through the sky, and for a moment, it seemed as if night had fallen.

Only a slender arc of moonlight remained, slicing towards Jiang Yu.

Just then, a thunderous roar shook the heavens.

Countless purple thunderbolts descended from the sky, forcing Zhuo Le to retract his blade and dodge.

But before he could catch his breath, Lei Jun was already before him, hands clasped behind his back as he strolled forward.

Beside Lei Jun, Yue Xiling, Fang Zhu, and other Great Tang experts appeared one after another, launching their attacks on the Lonely Eagle Khanate warriors outside the massive illusory altar.

Mi Han's face turned ashen, and he rose into the sky, riding the Huanglong Sihuang Beast.

Yue Xiling, the eminent elder of Chunyang Palace, also leaped into the air.

With the platinum-colored Pure Yang True Fire blazing around her, Yue Xiling seemed to sprout wings, taking on the form of a vermillion bird, displaying the agility rarely seen in a Daoist cultivator of the Pill and Cauldron Sect.

However, Mi Han and his Huanglong Sihuang Beast were as agile as the wind, their movements flexible and swift. With a twist in the air, they dodged Yue Xiling, who was also rising into the sky.

Then, a short bow appeared in Mi Han's hand.

With a twang of the bowstring, the Huanglong Sihuang Beast opened its mouth, and spiritual energy intertwined with demonic energy, forming tangible arrows of greenish-black qi in the air.

The arrow rain flew towards Yue Xiling.

Having dealt with the Lonely Eagle Khanate before, Yue Xiling was not surprised by this turn of events. Her body transformed into that of a vermillion bird, soaring in the air to dodge most of the arrows.

Some of the greenish-black arrows still hit their mark, displaying incredible power as they extinguished a significant portion of the Pure Yang True Fire surrounding Yue Xiling.

However, the arrows' power was diminished by the fire, and they could not harm Yue Xiling's infant-transformation stage golden core.

Fang Zhu of the Jingxiang Fang Clan arrived, sword in hand. From a distance, he slashed out with his sword, sending rolling waves of sword energy towards Mi Han.

Mi Han held not only a short bow but also a long saber.

He attacked with both weapons, swinging his saber while a faint layer of greenish-black appeared on its blade.

The body of the Huanglong Sihuang Beast beneath him also took on a greenish-black hue.

Man and beast lunged forward together, their movements light and fierce as they slashed with the saber.

The Lonely Eagle Khanate warrior's attack was wild and domineering, exuding a sense of reckless trampling over all things.

The Great Tang Confucian cultivators fared better against them compared to the rationalist cultivators.

Moreover, after suffering significant losses at their hands, the Great Tang's famous Confucian families joined forces, sharing information and researching countermeasures, and their efforts had borne fruit.

However, Mi Han's attacks were still fierce and relentless, slicing through the boundless sword energy before him.

In the next moment, the massive Huanglong Sihuang Beast and Mi Han on its back flashed and disappeared from their original spot, as if they had torn through the void and shifted away.

But as they reappeared in the distance, a vast expanse of pitch-blackness enveloped them.

The yin-infused lightning and water were silent and deadly.

Mi Han and the Huanglong Sihuang Beast were forced to halt their movements.

In that moment of hesitation, Yue Xiling had caught up.

Mi Han had no choice but to dodge while shooting arrows in rapid succession at Yue Xiling and Fang Zhu.

However, his eyes glanced towards the direction of the void gateway.

This glance caused Mi Han's heart to sink into the abyss.

Over there, Lei Jun was looking him up and down.

Fang Jian, standing beside Lei Jun, whispered, "Is that the unique martial arts lineage of the Lonely Eagle Khanate?"

Lei Jun nodded, "Indeed, and he's already cultivated to the Eighth Heaven Realm. His mount is called the Huanglong Sihuang Beast, possessing dragon blood, but it's impure and mixed.

The Lonely Eagle Khanate has secret methods for taming and cultivating them, so they have quite a number of these beasts."

Upon hearing this, Fang Jian scanned the Lonely Cloud Plain and indeed spotted other Huanglong Sihuang Beasts, smaller in size, apart from the one beneath Mi Han.

And then, it gathered on Lei Jun's right fist.

Then, he threw a punch.

He did not block his opponent's spear.

Both parties chose the same move, each aiming straight for the other's weak spot.

The fist and the spear crossed paths.

Mi Han was certain that his spear would land on Lei Jun first.

But Lei Jun had no intention of dodging.

The spear, accompanied by thunderous power, landed on Lei Jun's body.

Lei Jun's body swayed slightly.

However, he was unharmed.

The Grand Heavenly Cycle Art could be projected outward or retracted inward.

At this moment, Lei Jun recreated the scene within his two-layered Divine Pavilion.

By retracting it inward, he formed a defense far stronger than what others expected.

The difference was that his Grand Heavenly Cycle Art now possessed the dual cosmos of the Two Instruments of Yin and Yang.

A single Grand Heavenly Cycle Art's defensive power was stronger than before.

With two together, their strength was further enhanced! Moreover, it secretly contained a large amount of Primordial Magnetic Power, specifically used to counter attacks from metal weapons.

In this situation, Lei Jun's defense was completely out of the ordinary, his body seemingly indestructible.

With Mi Han's fierce attack, he only managed to make Lei Jun's body sway.

"What...what is this?" Mi Han was dumbfounded.

His first reaction was that Lei Jun had a powerful defensive treasure.

But soon after, he felt that it wasn't the case.

Mi Han vaguely captured some clues, but the current situation did not allow him the luxury to ponder further.

Because in the next moment, Lei Jun's left hand had already grabbed the spear, and his right fist, still in the shape of a fist, struck Mi Han.

Purple and black lightning intertwined and surged, all concentrated on Lei Jun's right fist.

A punch directly penetrated Mi Han's body, creating a huge hole!

I can withstand your spear.

Can you withstand my punch?

The purple Yang Thunder and black Yin Thunder continued to surge, enveloping Mi Han and his Yellow Dragon Roaring Wind Beast.

However, Lei Jun did not have the opportunity to pursue further at this moment.

While he was grappling with Mi Han, Mu Duo suddenly exerted force, relying on his robust physique to forcefully withstand a move from Jiang Yu, and then, taking advantage of his speed, quickly shifted away, dodging Jiang Yu and Zhang Zhen.

He appeared almost instantly.

Similar to him, there was also Zhuo Le, who held a long knife in his hand.

He attacked again with his knife.

The knife was as swift as lightning, and his movements looked plain and unadorned.

But all his strength was concentrated on the tip of the knife.

Lei Jun's dual Grand Heavenly Cycle Art was projected inward, firmly withstanding Mu Duo's iron fist.

Primordial Magnetic Power was condensed, resisting Zhuo Le's knife edge.

He swayed slightly from the impact, but Mu Duo and Zhuo Le were also shaken by the force and swayed in their tracks.

Zhuo Le's body, affected by the Primordial Magnetic Power and his knife, was dragged towards Lei Jun.

Then, he was punched right in the chest by Lei Jun!

The Yin and Yang Thunder Dragons intertwined and coiled around, their power overwhelming.

(End of Chapter)

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