Chapter 489: The Five Cities in the White Jade Capital

Chapter 489: The Five Cities in the White Jade Capital



She's here!

Across the vast waters, a conch shell transmitted a continuous sound, accompanied by heavy and rapid breathing.

Earlier, when the Crimson-Eyed Phoenix was brutally killed, the wails and cries for help that erupted did not cause even a ripple in the waters below.

However, the moment that ancient figure appeared, it was as if the entire body of water began to boil.

Those hidden within had never imagined that Su Hong Xiu would personally arrive at this place.

And she came so quickly, in such a weakened state.

She was like a madwoman, her sword heart devoid of any mortal's concerns.

"Seven Dragon Sons?"

The ancient turtle demon of the White Jade Capital held the conch shell to transmit a message, but suddenly found his fingertips trembling.

Even though he had once been Ke Lao Qi's top general and had personally built the entire Turtle Army, Wu Rongbao's heart still stirred with intense emotions when he truly saw Su Hong Xiu.

The two were separated by raging waters.

Tension and excitement intertwined, and the old turtle's aura began to rise.

Wu Rongbao never dreamed that with his own strength and status, he would have the chance to fight a Heavenly Sword Sect Daoist, and even the opportunity to personally slay the opponent!

"Block the waters, not a single piece of news must leak out."

Ke Lao Qi's voice, feigning calm, came from the conch shell, with a hint of trembling audible.

Even for a Nan Hong Dragon Descendant, the price of provoking a Daoist was something he couldn't bear, but similarly, the merit of slaying a Daoist would be enough to make him stand out among his brothers.

After speaking, Ke Lao Qi calmed himself, "Uncle, I'm entrusting this matter to you."

As his words fell, on Wu Rongbao's side, the giant with double wings behind his back nodded slightly, and his gaze became increasingly sharp.

The Dragon Sons often honored their mother's clan and relatives.

But in most cases, it was because the mother's clan was powerful enough to influence their status within the Dragon Palace.

The Winged Silkworm, the mother's clan of the Seven Dragon Sons, did not belong to this category.

Even with the support and rewards from the Dragon Palace, they had only produced a single demon comparable to the White Jade Capital.

However, as the saying goes, the mother's status rises with the son's success.

If they could help the Seven Dragon Sons rise further, even if it meant risking the entire Winged Silkworm clan, it would be worth it.

"Attack!"

Finally, a loud shout from Ke Lao Qi came from the conch shell.

In an instant, the clear waters became murky, as if a giant creature was stirring below, and one after another, terrifyingly large shadows surged out of the water!

Hua! Hua! Hua!

Ignoring the black-clad figure in the air, they quickly surrounded the Green Cloud Reef.

Their murderous gazes all fell on the ancient figure.

Ke Lao Qi had once said that the moon has its phases.

But even when the white moon is at its dimmest and most incomplete, he still arranged for the full force he could muster.

Two demons comparable to the White Jade Capital, and nine Return to Void Twelfth Layer generals.

Their aura was overwhelming, and their demonic energy was oppressive.

Moreover, the demons hidden beneath the boundless waters, responsible for sealing their aura, made the clear sky above fall into dead silence.

In comparison.

Su Hong Xiu struggled to even lift her arms, appearing feeble and lifeless, her vitality barely detectable.

She quietly swallowed the Cycle Sword Fruit.

Then, she lifted her eyes.

In an instant, the many demons froze, instinctively wanting to retreat.

The giant winged silkworm, like a coiling dragon, flapped its wings and glanced back, preventing them from breaking the encirclement.

"..."

In front of the Dragon Sons' mother's clan and relatives, the formidable Turtle Army showed signs of hesitation, and Wu Rongbao felt embarrassed.

Thinking of this, he shouted, "You've all revealed your true forms. If you don't kill this woman today, will there be any other way out? Even if she's a Heavenly Sword Sect Daoist, in such a weakened state, can she possibly kill us all!"

Refining the Cycle Sword Fruit to perfection would take at least several years.

In Su Hong Xiu's current state, she might struggle even to grip a sword hilt.

"Roar!"

Hearing this, the demons roared in unison, their murderous aura rising again.

Facing this act of courage,

Su Hong Xiu slowly lowered her gaze. A heavenly treasure could be carefully refined, or it could be swallowed whole.

With her understanding of the Cycle Sword Fruit, forcing it into her body was incredibly easy, but the effect would be significantly diminished, with only one in a hundred succeeding.

However, it was enough.

Her dry, white hair gained a hint of luster, as if a bowl of porridge had sustained her life.

Su Hong Xiu still looked ancient, but her body seemed to have gained some strength. She finally stood up, swaying as she walked towards the edge of the reef, as if a gust of wind could blow her over.

"She can move!"

Just as the demons had plucked up the courage, Su Hong Xiu took a step, and they suddenly lost their nerve again.

Instinctively, they retreated.

"Hold her down!" The Dragon Sons' mother's clan uncle suddenly straightened his body.

As he spoke, the demons quickly took out the Mystic Chain, and with a trembling arm, the sharp, coldly glowing cones pierced Su Hong Xiu's body.

Not even a drop of blood seeped from the old woman's withered skin, as if she were a hollow, dried-up corpse.

All nine large chains held her tightly!

"..."

Shen Yi glanced at the Green Cloud Reef, but no one seemed to pay him any attention.

In the moment he took a step,

Wu Rongbao glanced sideways, and the terrifying aura of the White Jade Capital enveloped the black-clad figure.

When they revealed themselves, it meant that no one but the Water Clan would survive in this place.

However, compared to a powerful Return to Void Cultivator, Su Hong Xiu was more important.

"Huff."

Shen Yi exchanged a glance, understanding the other's intention.

They weren't going to let him leave.

He casually placed his palm on the array plate at his waist, ready for any eventuality.

Even though she had slain a demon, it wasn't a matter of lifespan, and considering the Southern Yang Sect's foundation, it was rather foolish to take risks to solve problems for the Heavenly Sword Sect.

If Yan Xianqing were to be harmed here, the Heavenly Sword Sect wouldn't compensate them with a White Jade Capital cultivator.

Now, it was time to see just how powerful this Heavenly Sword Sect Daoist was.

Obviously, Shen Yi wasn't the only one curious about this.

The winged silkworm stared intently at the frail figure below, then suddenly opened its mouth wide, and a pitch-black wave of water, as thick as five people hugging it, shot out like an arrow, enveloping the reef.

The black water wave gave off a foul odor, and wherever it passed, all spiritual energy seemed to dissipate.

It was hard to imagine what would happen if one were to be hit by it; perhaps even their body would be dissolved.

With the restraint of the nine Mystic Ropes, Su Hongxiu had nowhere to hide, but she seemed to have no intention of dodging, just like when she was pierced by the cone earlier.

She seemed determined to use every ounce of her strength for killing.

With her torn sleeve fluttering, Su Hongxiu raised her palm, and her five fingers gripped towards the sky.

In an instant, a long rainbow appeared on her forehead, connecting to the clouds, seven parts purple and three parts green, like a gathering of mist, exuding an ethereal aura.

The clouds parted, revealing a majestic golden city in the sky, with two large characters barely visible on the plaque above the gate.

Dragon Han.

The White Jade Capital in the sky, with its twelve towers and five cities.

This was the Dragon Han Great City.

Under the reflection of the golden city, the water column that had shot out suddenly shattered.

The vermillion-lacquered gate of the city opened slightly, tempting one to take a peek inside, but the purple light leaking from the gap seemed capable of blinding all eyes.

How dare mortals peek into the immortal realm!

As the purple light dissipated, the Dragon Han Great City once again disappeared into the clouds.

The only change was that Su Hongxiu's palm now held a long sword, seemingly made of white jade, though calling it a sword was a stretch as it had no sharp edge, instead appearing smooth and only three feet long.

"To be in this state and still able to open the gates of Dragon Han and retrieve a weapon..."

The Dragon Progenitor Clan's uncle was clearly not expecting this situation. Everyone in the Southern Flood knew that when the Heavenly Sword Sect Daoist's cultivation reached its most vulnerable point, their body would wither like dry wood, and their soul would be on the verge of scattering.

Could this news be false?

"Attack together!"

The winged silkworm roared, spreading its wings wide, and its massive head charged towards the frail figure.

Demons, in fact, did not have a concept of cultivation realms.

The term "comparable to the White Jade Capital" referred to a demon's body and divine abilities reaching a terrifying level, proving their strength.

"Good..."

Wu Rongbao responded, but just then, he saw Su Hongxiu glance at him casually, and his body inexplicably slowed down for no apparent reason.

The next moment, the white jade longsword rose from below.

Su Hongxiu's palm was weak, and it seemed she could barely hold the sword, but the dazzling white light covered the entire sea as far as the eye could see.

Everyone was blinded.

Suddenly, a fierce howl erupted from the side.

"Roar—"

The dense milky white light began to converge, eventually forming a thin line that imprinted itself on the chest of the winged silkworm.

Blood spurted out, starting as a small stream and gradually turning into a river.

The thick flesh began to curl, and the entire body, resembling a dragon, flipped over and fell heavily into the sea.

It seemed to be enduring an unimaginable pain.

It began to thrash wildly in the water, turning the area red.

Seeing the pitiful state of the winged silkworm, Wu Rongbao swallowed hard. The golden patterns he had just summoned instantly retracted back into his body, completely covering and protecting him.

Su Hongxiu was about to take a step forward and strike with her sword, but the nine Mystic Ropes held her back tightly.

Clang! Clang!

The chains trembled violently in the air.

She glanced indifferently at the group of demons and once again looked up, and this time, she finally spoke, "Crimson Bright."

At the end of the purple-green rainbow, the clouds stirred for the second time.

Behind the original Dragon Han Great City, another golden city appeared, its plaque reading 'Crimson Bright'.

"Open the gate for me!"

Su Hongxiu's voice was hoarse, and the gate of Crimson Bright trembled slightly, revealing a barely noticeable gap. Purple light leaked out, but it was blocked by the gate, unable to fall.

Her originally dark face suddenly turned rosy.

However, this didn't indicate an improvement in her condition.

Su Hongxiu clenched her teeth, staring at the gate as if trying to push it open with her gaze.

Blood suddenly overflowed from her teeth, flowing down the corners of her mouth and gradually soaking her clothes.

The white jade longsword trembled violently, indicating her exhaustion.

However, the vermillion gate of the city remained as solid as a rock, without any further changes.

"Phew."

Wu Rongbao suddenly exhaled, suppressing the fear in his heart.

It was rumored that when the Heavenly Sword Sect Daoist was at their peak, they could open the gates of Dragon Han, Crimson Bright, and Supreme Emperor, the three immortal cities.

Indeed, they seemed much weaker now.

However, this also showed that they truly intended to eliminate all the demons.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have tried to force open the second city.

Taking advantage of this time, the winged silkworm, heavily injured by the sword, slowly crawled out of the water. The terrifying gash on its chest seemed impossible to heal, revealing its pulsating internal organs.

"You're dead..."

The winged silkworm glared viciously at the frail figure.

It was unclear whether these words were directed at Su Hongxiu or a warning to Wu Rongbao beside her.

Just then, the chains in the sky tightened.

The frail figure suddenly soared, causing the nine demons, all at the Twelfth Layer of Return to Void, to stumble a few steps.

Holding the white jade sword, she walked on air, heading towards the winged silkworm! But halfway there, she was pulled back by the nine demons who had reacted, and their surging demon energy poured into the Mystic Ropes, which, combined with the rare material of the ropes, meant that even if she stood still and let Su Hongxiu strike, it would exhaust her last bit of strength.

"Take your time, no rush."

The old turtle demon patiently reminded her, and as he spoke, his palms came together, and the dense golden patterns transformed into a large seal, blasting towards Su Hongxiu.

As the attack was about to land on her, Su Hongxiu suddenly dodged backward, narrowly avoiding the strike.

Wu Rongbao instinctively glared at the Nine Demons with anger.

But in an instant, he noticed something amiss.

He saw that on each of the Nine Demons' backs, an identical Mystic Rope had appeared.

The nine chains were held in the palm of that tall figure.

As the black shirt billowed, purple-gold light shone brightly, and the young man, with his own strength, pulled all nine demon generals down! Even though their minds and strength were focused on Su Hongxiu.

However, no matter what, these demons were all elite commanders of the Turtle Army, the cream of the crop.

Seeing this scene, it was inexplicably terrifying.

"You hit that, I can't beat it."

Shen Yi casually glanced at Wu Rongbao and reminded him in a calm tone.

"..."

Su Hongxiu had already noticed the presence of the young man and knew who had saved her sister earlier. However, due to the urgency of the situation, she didn't have time to say more.

Moreover, after she revealed herself, the young man stopped his actions.

Su Hongxiu wasn't accustomed to forcing others to help, and she didn't believe that a Reversion to Void Cultivator could play a significant role in a battle at this level.

Unexpectedly, the young man seized the right moment and achieved a tremendous effect.

"If I can return alive, I will truly support you as the Sect Master."

Su Hongxiu's simple statement would undoubtedly shock the other Southern Hong Seven Sons if they heard it.

Because the implication of these words was to stand against all the other White Jade Capital Cultivators, including the elders and direct disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect.

Even Wei Yuanzhou wouldn't dare to say such words.

However, Shen Yi acted as if he hadn't heard, and while grappling with the Nine Demons, his gaze remained fixed on the winged silkworm.

Su Hongxiu also retracted her gaze and turned to attack Wu Rongbao!

"You son of a bitch!"

Wu Rongbao glared at Shen Yi with resentment. Clearly, someone was about to die in the water, yet they attracted the attention of the Heavenly Sword Sect Daoist to themselves, which was simply stupid and incomprehensible!

However, in this part of Southern Flood, aside from the Dao Unification Realm Colossus, no one could afford to be distracted when Su Hongxiu launched an attack.

Wu Rongbao decisively manipulated the golden patterns covering his body, focusing all his attention on the incoming White Jade Sword.

At this moment, a whisper suddenly sounded in his ear: "Hey!"

Old Wang Ba trembled violently, almost on the verge of mental collapse.

At this critical moment, someone had silently sneaked up behind him.

He couldn't see who was behind him.

Because that person had stepped on his head, pressing down heavily, causing Wu Rongbao to uncontrollably stumble forward.

"..."

It wasn't until the White Jade Sword sliced off half of Old Wang Ba's shoulder that even Su Hongxiu was surprised at how smoothly things were going.

The suddenly appearing Stone Puppet, using its father as a stepping stone, leaped high and charged towards the winged silkworm.

As Wu Jun ascended to his highest point, the aura of the White Jade Capital swept through the surroundings!

"Hmm?"

Wu Rongbao and Su Hongxiu simultaneously turned their gazes in that direction.

A new White Jade Capital Cultivator appeared, and in this situation, he could indeed turn the tide of battle! However, after seeing the figure's appearance clearly, both of them were stunned for a moment.

Wu Rongbao stopped his cries of pain and covered his bleeding shoulder, staring blankly at his own turtle son.

The good news was that the other party had inexplicably become a White Jade Capital Demon at the same level as him... The bad news was, damn it, this beast was coming for him!

"Stone Puppet?"

Su Hongxiu slightly raised her eyebrows, and a rare ripple appeared in her heart. Even with her extensive experience, it was hard to imagine that the Puppet Technique could be so powerful.

The White Jade Capital was indeed a top-tier powerhouse in Southern Flood.

Now, she was told that even a lifeless puppet could possess the same strength, even if it was just the initial stage of the White Jade Capital, it was still extremely shocking.

Lifeless, that meant it wouldn't perish, and it could be passed down through generations. If the required heavenly treasures and earthly treasures could be cultivated, they could even mass-produce such spirit puppets.

Did the Southern Yang Sect still have such a method hidden?!

She finally realized the meaning of Shen Yi's earlier words.

The implication of not being able to defeat Wu Rongbao was that he truly had the ability to deal with the winged silkworm. Their ultimate trump card wasn't the Dao Palace or the Spirit Art, but the Puppet Technique!

"Now, I really want to kill your entire family."

Su Hongxiu retracted her gaze and stared calmly at Wu Rongbao before her, and her sword strikes rained down like a sudden shower!

At the same time, Wu Jun also pounced on the winged silkworm. After receiving such generous rewards from its master, it finally reached a realm that was once unimaginable.

This was the first battle, and it must not disappoint its master's expectations!

It raised its palms viciously, and with the enhancement of its dense bloodline, its golden patterns were even denser than its father's. At this moment, all the golden lines converged in its palms, and it slammed into the winged silkworm, enveloping it entirely.

The golden lines tightened, as if trying to squeeze the enormous flesh worm into a meat lump!

"Get up!"

Wu Jun inserted his palms into the flesh worm's body, like lifting a mountain, and held it high in the sky.

The situation changed abruptly!

The nine demon generals finally broke free from the Mystic Rope's restraints and glared furiously at the figure in the black shirt.

The greatest weakness of spirit puppets was that they required a cultivator to control them.

As long as this rogue was eliminated, there was still a chance to turn the tables today.

"..."

Shen Yi retracted the Mystic Rope and calmly took out the Dragon Lance.

He calmly scanned the surroundings, seeing nine demons with different forms but equally ferocious and sinister, surrounding him.

Shen Yi raised his eyebrows slightly.

There were so many of them.

As the purple qi enveloped him again, the blue sky suddenly turned desolate.

One after another, figures holding lances and wearing black shirts appeared behind the nine demons. Nine figures... ninety figures... nine hundred figures...

Until all the demons' gazes were occupied by the purple-gold eyes looking down at them.

They slowly raised the tips of their lances, and a cruel smile appeared on their lips.

On that handsome, fair-skinned face, a rare and subtle arrogance appeared, and he said indifferently, "Come on?"

It had been a long time since he had killed an entire family.

It was a bit... itchy.

(End of Chapter)

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