Chapter 379: Countering the Scheme
Chapter 379: Countering the Scheme
Several months later, in the Inner Sea, at a certain location above the sea, Fang Xing's cultivation avatar stood shoulder-to-shoulder with his true self, as if silently waiting for something.
Not long after, a streak of escape light flew towards them, and it was none other than Gu Zunzhe!
"Senior Gu!" Fang Xing's true self spoke first.
"Is this Fellow Daoist Fang Yun?" Gu Zunzhe smiled and greeted them, then addressed Fang Xing's cultivation avatar, "Meng Old Devil has been lured out and is preparing to personally take action to eradicate the White Cloud Sect!"
"Oh? Is it that easy?" Fang Xing was slightly surprised.
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"We released evidence of the White Cloud Gate's betrayal of the Limitless Hall... Once Meng Old Devil learns of this, he will undoubtedly use thunderous means to eliminate them... And due to the existence of the White Cloud Sect's fifth-stage town-suppressing grand formation, there's a high chance he will personally take action."
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Gu Zunzhe spoke at length.
Fang Xing's eyes flickered with a thought.
'That White Cloud Gate is most likely a faction they set up or secretly turned against... and now they've sold them out.'
'Is this the bottom line for cultivators?'
However, Fang Xing only harbored these thoughts in his heart.
On the surface, he happily accepted the jade slip map and then transformed into two streaks of light with his true self, departing from the scene.
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Gu Zunzhe stood silently, waiting for a long time.
"Those two have already traveled a thousand miles away and can no longer monitor this place with their divine perception... I also used the 'Two Worlds Banner' to inspect the area, and there are no other means here."
After a while, a young voice suddenly sounded nearby.
A white-robed Transcendent Soul Cultivator appeared from the void, holding a small silver banner in his hand.
It vaguely resembled the 'Two Worlds Banner' that Gong Feiyun had once taken out, but the void power emanating from it was incredibly dense.
Clearly, it was not a replica but the Ethereal Immortal Palace's treasure that suppressed the palace.
"Junior Brother Jin..."
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"Hmph, even if the power decreases to the fifth-stage level, it's still enough to withstand ordinary Transcendent Soul Cultivators."
Junior Brother Jin's face was filled with vigor and confidence, "With my and Senior Brother Gu's abilities, and with this Two Worlds Banner, even if we encounter a late-stage Transcendent Soul Heavenly Venerable, we have the confidence to retreat safely... In the upcoming battle, safety is the most important."
At this mention, Gu Zunzhe fell silent.
After a long silence, he spoke, "Are you sure... that Senior Brother Yu's matter is related to that Fellow Daoist Fang Yun?"
"Whether it's related or not, the Primordial Soul Sword Sect has been destroyed, and he is the only survivor... He obtained the Spirit Void Sword Scripture and passed it on to Mingkun Zunzhe..."
Junior Brother Jin said, "He obtained the greatest benefit, so naturally, he is the prime suspect... Now that he's willing to confront Meng Old Devil, his strength must be unfathomable, and he might have hidden trump cards. With the help of the Two Worlds Banner, we can protect ourselves and try to observe the battle, or even take action!"
"Not bad. If we can make them both suffer a mutual defeat, we can reap the benefits as bystanders, so why not?"
Gu Zunzhe nodded.
Junior Brother Jin immediately made hand seals and chanted incantations.
Streaks of silver talismans flew out from the Two Worlds Banner, and in the blink of an eye, they enveloped the two Venerables.
The two Venerables' figures immediately vanished into the void, disappearing without a trace...
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White Cloud Gate.
In the center of the island where the gate was located, there was a majestic mountain range.
Clouds and mist surrounded the mountain range, gradually forming the shape of a coiling dragon.
At this moment, the White Cloud Dragon roared towards the sky, and terrifying waves of spiritual power continuously spread in all directions.
It was the appearance of the mountain-protecting grand formation being fully activated.
But the next moment, the White Cloud Dragon let out a mournful cry, and countless white clouds dissipated inch by inch. In the end, only thin wisps of clouds remained, revealing a magnificent jade palace beneath.
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However, their current state was one of shock and fear as they looked at the black-robed figure in front of them.
"Meng Heaven Monarch?"
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"Meng Old Devil... Not good! The foundation of the grand formation has been breached. Let's go!"
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The White Cloud Gate had a deep foundation, relying on a Great True Monarch and their ancestor's fifth-stage middle-grade 'White Cloud Dragon Array'. Even when faced with attacks from Transcendent Soul Cultivators, they could hold out for a long time.
But Meng Old Devil had secretly infiltrated the grand formation, first ambushing Bai Cang Great True Monarch, and then destroying several foundations of the formation.
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"Meng Heaven Monarch, our White Cloud Gate has always been respectful..."
A female True Monarch forced a smile, "Even if the Great True Monarch has made a mistake, we are willing to accept the blame and make amends..."
Whoosh!
Before she could finish her words, a streak of black light flashed by.
The female True Monarch stared at her chest, only to see a pitch-black demonic claw that had already pierced through her body at some point, grasping a tender and white Primordial Spirit.
"Since I'm here, there's no need for further words. You won't even make it to the Sin Punishment Hall."
Meng Old Devil looked at the Primordial Spirit in his hand, a hint of satisfaction flashed across his face, and he formed a hand seal.
A bronze lamp appeared in his hand, and countless rope-like runes surfaced on the Primordial Spirit, binding it tightly before falling into the center of the lamp.
This was a secret treasure refinement technique from the Nine Strategies of the Demon King in the Limitless Hall.
With enough Primordial Spirits, one could easily cultivate to the Fifth Stage and even gain some protection against thunder.
"Damn it! This old devil isn't giving me a way out. I'll fight him to the death."
In an instant, the remaining Yuan Ying True Monarchs' spiritual power surged, each transforming into a strange glow as they fled in all directions.
"Hehe..."
Meng Old Devil witnessed this scene and chuckled, casually waving his hand.
A loud splash!
In the sky, a pitch-black 'lake' suddenly appeared without notice! Within the lake, it was filled with liquid Universal Essence Energy.
Under Meng Old Devil's manipulation, it was like a dam bursting, as infinite black water surged out, instantly 'submerging' the White Cloud Sect!
Whether it was the Yuan Ying True Monarchs, or the Qi Condensation and Foundation Establishment disciples... beneath the pitch-black lake water, their protective treasures and techniques all dissolved, and before they could even scream, their bodies turned to ashes.
Occasionally, a silver-white glow flickered, and a few Primordial Spirits were forced out of the Great Void, only to find themselves still within range of the black lake. They were enveloped by the lake water, turning into several black water balls that fell before Meng Old Devil.
Meng Old Devil casually waved his hand, collecting the black water balls into his sleeve, and then stood in the air, seemingly silently waiting for something.
"Hehe... Come out!"
He suddenly spoke.
Then, in the distance, a flash of sword light appeared on the horizon.
Before the sword cry could sound, two figures had already stood opposite Meng Old Devil, revealing themselves to be Fang Xing's True Self and Cultivation Avatar.
"Mingkun Venerable, and the Fifth Stage Body Cultivator who besieged my second Primordial Spirit."
Meng Old Devil smiled, "Good! Very good... You've delivered yourselves to me, saving me a trip to Dark Kui Island. Where are Gu Venerable and Jin Venerable? I'll capture you all in one go, and the Vast Sea Immortal World will be almost pacified."
"Oh? So, Meng Old Devil, you're playing along with their plan?"
Fang Xing raised an eyebrow.
"Hehe... I've lived for over a thousand years, and there's no conspiracy or trick I haven't seen. I can tell just by the scent... even without solid evidence..."
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"Indeed, you're quite confident. Do you think that with your cultivation, no one can defeat you?"
Fang Xing was slightly startled and then spoke.
With Late-stage Soul Transformation cultivation, one was almost invincible in the Heavenly Primordial World.
If one also possessed a Sixth Rank treasure and was determined to escape, even a Descending Realm Great Power might not be able to stop them!
Meng Old Devil, having engaged in countless battles, might indeed have such confidence.
"So..."
Fang Xing's expression changed as he looked in a certain direction.
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In the void, a silver light flashed, and Gu Venerable and Jin Venerable appeared somewhat disheveled, gazing at Meng Old Devil ahead and the pitch-black demon palace in his hand.
"Wuji Demon Palace?"
Jin Venerable looked at the treasure in Meng Old Devil's hand, a counterpart to the Two Worlds Banner, with trepidation.
Gu Venerable, on the other hand, slightly frowned, "Meng Old Devil, you've actually cultivated a second Primordial Spirit? How is that possible?"
The more powerful the incarnation or second Primordial Spirit, the harder it was to cultivate it again after destruction.
And it had only been a few years since the battle at the Yuan Shen Sword Sect's mountain gate.
"Hehe... The foundation of my Limitless Hall is beyond your imagination. I merely used the inner core of a 'Six-Eyed Heavenly Demon Spider' and easily recovered."
Meng Old Devil cackled, and the Wuji Demon Palace in his hand expanded, seemingly encompassing this piece of heaven and earth within the pitch-black demon palace.
"Jin Shidi, this demon's second Primordial Spirit hasn't fully recovered yet, and it's only at Mid-stage Soul Transformation cultivation."
But Gu Venerable's expression changed, "If you and I join forces and use the Two Worlds Banner to slay this demon's second Primordial Spirit here... then we can clean up the battlefield."
"Indeed... You also feel that those two are hiding something, and even pose a threat to my True Self?"
Meng Old Devil's eyes narrowed slightly, "It's worth my True Self dealing with them... But the fall of Feathers Heavenly Venerable is likely related to the foundation of the Yuan Shen Sword Sect. Even with a Soul Transformation Early-stage cultivation and a Fifth Stage Body Cultivator, obtaining some of the Sword Sect's foundation might not be enough to threaten my True Self. Once I finish off those two, I'll gladly take your lives and the Two Worlds Banner."
Clearly, Meng Old Devil's second Primordial Spirit's task was merely to stall the two Soul Transformation Venerables of the Ethereal Immortal Palace.
With his cultivation and treasures, this wasn't a difficult task.
And this recent battle might very well determine the future of the Vast Sea Immortal World!
(End of Chapter)
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