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Chapter 509: Qing Xuan
Chapter 509: Qing Xuan
"This..."
On the battlefield, silence prevailed.
From the moment the two Nascent Soul Stage experts engaged in battle to the constantly shifting advantage, everything seemed to be within the realm of normalcy.
However, the sudden appearance of the four additional Nascent Soul True Beings, each unleashing their ultimate techniques to surround and kill the Savage Wolf Sovereign, was beyond anyone's expectations.
Although it seemed like a lengthy and complex process, it was merely an instant, like a rabbit leaping and a falcon swooping down.
The once-invincible Savage Wolf Sovereign, who had been chasing after Han Zhan, suffered a pitiful defeat.
His physical body was destroyed, and his Nascent Soul was captured.
A generation of Demon Emperor vanished in an instant.
However, Han Zhan True Man's words left little time for the allied cultivators to ponder and discuss.
After the tasks were assigned, he began reciting the true names of the cultivators.
"Hao Ranzi, Wei Wuyai, and Laita Dao Ren..."
All the named Golden Core experts, after briefly handing over their affairs to their disciples, hurriedly boarded the Thunder and Lightning Temple that stood tall in the sky.
Standing at the edge of the battlefield, Luo Chen watched those who were called upon.
They came from various sects and clans, some strong and others weak. The only commonality was that their combat strength remained intact, and they had not suffered any injuries.
Those who had been severely injured by the Savage Wolf Sovereign's casual swipe, like Ling Huo Jie and Jueqing Xianzi, were immediately excluded.
The only exception, perhaps, was the Falling Cloud Sect's Cheng Yan Ascetic.
He was probably left behind to oversee the overall situation and manage the subsequent battlefield cleanup.
Even Jade Jiaolong, a Golden Core initial stage cultivator, had been named.
"It seems I won't be an exception either," Luo Chen muttered to himself.
Sure enough, after a while, Han Zhan True Man called out in a calm voice, "Dan Chenzi."
Luo Chen pursed his lips as the gaze fell upon him, and he nodded slightly to the elder.
Han Zhan glanced at him and then continued to call out the names of others.
"Master, you..."
Without hesitation, Luo Chen quickly instructed, "This trip to the Great Snow Mountain is a sure thing. With the fall of the Savage Wolf Courtyard, it means the Howling Moon Mountains will be secured, and in the future, it will undoubtedly be renamed the Falling Cloud Region. Little Long, you don't need to stay on the battlefield anymore. Hurry back to the Rothean Alliance and inform the Sect Leader of this news. Once she knows, she will know what to do."
Upon receiving the order, Zeng Yilong nodded eagerly.
"I understand."
"In that case, I'll be off then."
Luo Chen moved to board the Thunder and Lightning Temple, but Zeng Yilong stopped him.
"Something else?" Luo Chen's eyebrows furrowed.
Zeng Yilong hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Master, please be careful and return safely."
Luo Chen's eyebrows relaxed, and he waved goodbye with a smile, departing without another word.
With five Nascent Soul True Beings and the top experts from various sects and clans, the Great Snow Mountain could be eliminated with a mere wave of their hands.
Even if there were several more powerful cultivators like the Savage Wolf Sovereign in the million mountains, what could they do?
Escape was always an option.
As Luo Chen boarded the Thunder and Lightning Temple, he turned to take one last look.
Han Zhan True Man had finished calling out the names.
He did not rush to depart but instead summoned his puppet incarnation that had been struck down earlier, also collecting the massive skeleton of the Savage Wolf Sovereign's true body.
The other True Beings also took action.
The Cloud Crane Dao Couple went to the rear of Thunder Drum Plain and each unleashed a technique, completely dismantling the last line of defense of the Savage Wolf Courtyard.
Jade Cauldron Immortal wandered the battlefield, gathering the four puppet corpses that once belonged to the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect.
He also reinstalled the four sword orbs he had collected earlier.
"Could it bring the dead back to life?" Luo Chen wondered.
Without further inspection, he entered the Thunder and Lightning Temple.
As soon as he stepped inside, numerous gazes fell upon him.
Unperturbed, he found a chair and sat down.
Only then did the heated discussions about the sudden Nascent Soul battle begin.
...
The battles of the Nascent Soul Stage were beyond the comprehension of ordinary low-level cultivators.
Even Golden Core cultivators could not perceive the truth, except for the top experts at the middle stage and the great cultivators at the late stage.
For this reason, many Golden Core cultivators in the main hall surrounded these great cultivators, seeking answers.
Although Luo Chen did not join them, he listened attentively.
"After reaching the Nascent Soul Stage, victory or defeat solely depends on strength, which is a common occurrence in warfare. However, capturing and slaying an opponent becomes extremely challenging."
"It's unclear what price Han True Man paid to enlist the help of four fellow Nascent Soul cultivators, severely injuring the Savage Wolf Sovereign. Even so, the Demon Wolf's Nascent Soul almost escaped."
"The Demon Binding Tower! It truly lives up to its reputation as the Ghost God Valley's treasure, with its seemingly ordinary suppression power. Its most unique feature is the binding and capture of a cultivator's Nascent Soul."
"Without this treasure, the five True Beings might have been able to kill the Savage Wolf Sovereign, but capturing his Nascent Soul would have been impossible."
"In my opinion, Han True Man seems to have replaced his Lifebound Treasure, refining the Demon Binding Tower into his Lifebound Treasure."
"No, the Falling Cloud Sect has a secret technique that allows the simultaneous cultivation of two Lifebound Treasures. Han True Man did not replace his Lifebound Treasure; that Nascent Soul puppet is also his Lifebound Treasure. However, on this foundation, he additionally cultivated another Lifebound Treasure."
"A well-rounded puppet incarnation, the Demon Binding Tower for capturing and restraining, and a sword formation with astonishing destructive power. Tsk tsk, these Nascent Soul Stage beings are truly monstrous!"
"But from what I can see, the sword formation is almost completely destroyed, and the four puppets that make up the formation have been retrieved by Jade Cauldron Immortal. Han Zhenren has lost a powerful move, and it's a pity."
"What's there to pity? He obtained the body and Nascent Soul of the Roaring Wolf Emperor. Once the great war is over, he can use secret techniques to nurture it into a puppet. By then, his strength..."
Listening to the discussions of these veteran sect powerhouses, Luo Chen also gained a lot of insights.
Nascent Soul Stage beings can win or lose, but it's extremely difficult to capture or kill them.
In the previous battle, the five Nascent Soul Stage powerhouses worked together to capture the Roaring Wolf Emperor, which shows the difficulty involved.
As for Han Zhan Zhenren, Luo Chen could only feel respect in his heart.
He is also relatively young, and he hasn't even reached 500 years old yet!
In this situation, not only did he advance to the Nascent Soul Stage, but he also helped his sect secure a new territory and did not fall behind in personal strength.
If given more time, he will have two Nascent Soul Stage puppet incarnations, one human and one demon. Who in the same realm could be his match?
Moreover, with the Demon Binding Tower in his hands, if the enemy loses, they won't even have a chance to escape!
"It's only right for us cultivators to be like this!"
Luo Chen muttered.
As for their despicable act of ganging up on a weaker opponent, it's not even worth mentioning!
You demons are merely cultivation resources for us cultivators. It's the right path to not fight against those who are stronger.
Amidst the heated discussions, three figures walked into the palace hall, where no one had entered for a long time.
Everyone looked over, and the three of them smiled and tucked their sleeves in greeting.
"Next, for the opening of the Great Snow Mountain, we will need the help of fellow cultivators."
It was the three great elders of the Hundred Flowers Palace: Baihua Xianzi, Peach Ancestor, and Food Fragrance Master.
With the appearance of the three, everyone confirmed one thing.
The opening of the Great Snow Mountain was also part of the opening war!
However, it was no longer about opening a new territory for the Falling Cloud Sect, but for a branch of the Cloud Crane Dao Couple, a branch of the Harmonious Sect.
Moreover, the war this time was completely different from the previous large-scale legion battles.
If one had to describe it, perhaps the strategy used by the Roaring Wolf Emperor before could be used—a direct assault!
Thirty Golden Core cultivators gathered from various sects and factions!
It should be known that none of these thirty Golden Core cultivators were weak!
Among them, there were six late-stage Golden Core cultivators: Haoranzi, Wei Wuyue, Baihua Xianzi, Tattered Daoist, Moon Goddess Messenger, and Dream Spring Cave Supreme Elder.
The mid-stage Golden Core cultivators were either sect leaders of the Blazing Sun Sect and Lotus Sect, or founders of sects like Chu Baihong, or elders like Ye Xiang and Jin Bubuque.
As for the early-stage Golden Core cultivators, they were also exceptional talents like Luo Chen, Jade Jiaolong, and Food Fragrance Master, who had exchanged some of their innate talents for formidable combat strength.
This lineup was something that most veteran Nascent Soul Stage sects couldn't even come close to.
With such a force, they could easily sweep through a territory!
Especially with the five Nascent Soul Stage powerhouses overseeing them.
How could a mere Great Snow Mountain stand against them?
Although the situation arose suddenly, everyone had some level of mental preparation.
Now, with the arrival of the three female cultivators representing the Cloud Crane Dao Couple's Hundred Flowers Palace, everyone's hearts stirred, and they began to inquire about the inside story.
These three female cultivators had also made their preparations.
"Although the Howling Moon Mountains are vast, they cannot accommodate too many sects, especially those with Nascent Soul cultivators."
"After capturing the Great Snow Mountain, Cloud Crane Zhenren is willing to share half of the territory with the sects behind the fellow cultivators here."
"In the future, if there are any sects that advance to the Nascent Soul Stage, the Falling Cloud Sect and Hundred Flowers Palace are willing to provide full support for them to open a new territory!"
Baihua Xianzi spoke confidently, her beautiful face exuding self-assurance.
The offered rewards also stirred the hearts of countless people.
Even the sect leaders of the Star Moon Temple, Dream Spring Cave, and the Rothean Alliance, who had already established themselves in the Howling Moon Mountains, were excited.
This opening war, although with some twists and turns, was overall very smooth.
Among the eighteen major Golden Core sects, only the Taihe Sect suffered losses.
The remaining seventeen sects, excluding those who came for business like Liu Senzhai, Ailao Mountain, and Huanzhu Building, still left ten sects!
With so many sects, it was imaginable how tense the resource distribution would be in the Howling Moon Mountains.
Who knows what kind of bloody storm the internal reshuffle of sects would bring once the Howling Moon Mountains were secured.
Now, with the opportunity to send a portion of them to the Great Snow Mountain, it meant that the conflicts over resource distribution could be greatly alleviated.
Who wouldn't be moved by this?
Amidst everyone's excitement and anticipation, the Thunder and Lightning Temple suddenly rumbled and then launched, heading towards the nearby Great Snow Mountain.
...
Time passed slowly.
The intense discussions in the Thunder and Lightning Temple had temporarily come to an end.
Everyone was meditating and adjusting their breaths, trying to reach their peak state.
Everyone knew that another great battle was about to begin.
Even with the five Nascent Soul Stage powerhouses leading them, no one wanted to take any chances.
In a secluded corner, Luo Chen was not meditating as one would expect.
During the battle at Thunder Drum Plain, he had barely taken action and had hardly exhausted himself.
There were others like him as well.
Haoranzi was one of them.
At this moment, their eyes met, and a mutual understanding passed between them without the need for words.
The Thunder and Lightning Temple suddenly stopped in mid-air.
To the surprise of the crowd, the door opened, and three female cultivators walked in.
Luo Chen's eyes widened in surprise as he recognized them.
They were none other than the three Golden Core female cultivators from the Ice Fortress: Boshuang, Yinyue, and an elder of the Ice Fortress.
After entering the hall, they scanned the room and, upon spotting Luo Chen, nodded slightly before finding a quiet spot to sit down.
"Although Jueqing Xianzi couldn't make it, the Ice Fortress still sent people."
"After Cang Long Ascetic's tribulation failure, four Golden Core cultivators were lost. Even with the addition of Bingpo Xianzi later, the Ice Fortress only has six Golden Core cultivators in total."
"This time, half of them were dispatched, and among the remaining three, Cang Long and Jueqing are both severely injured. Only the newly advanced Golden Core Bingpo Xianzi is left to handle the situation alone."
"It seems that the Ice Fortress also attaches great importance to the opening of the Great Snow Mountain."
As Luo Chen pondered, the Thunder and Lightning Temple didn't linger for long and started moving again.
...
At the top of the Thunder and Lightning Temple.
The five Nascent Soul cultivators were engaged in intense discussions, occasionally taking out items from their respective storage treasures and exchanging them.
For instance, Han Zhan, after fulfilling his promise, had given away many things.
He returned the four Golden Core Sword Cultivators' Sword Orbs from the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect, the damaged puppet body, and the Golden Core in front of them.
"With these items, plus the Lifebound Soul Lamp reserved within our sect, they will finally be able to regain their freedom."
The Jade Cauldron Immortal's face relaxed.
However, his gaze towards Han Zhan remained unfriendly.
Tian Yezi, standing beside him, tried to smooth things over.
"Fellow Daoist, why hold such a grudge? It's not your fault that your disciple was incompetent. You can't blame Han Daoist for that."
This attempt at reconciliation was worse than not saying anything!
Known as the strongest same-tier combatant among Sword Cultivators, he had suffered defeat at the hands of the Falling Cloud Sect's experts, a great humiliation if it were to get out.
The Jade Cauldron Immortal coldly snorted, fixing his gaze on Han Zhan.
"I just hope that you won't forget the latter part of your promise."
Han Zhan didn't say anything but focused on dissolving the medicinal power of the pills within his body, trying to restore his condition as much as possible.
After the battle with Ao Xiao, although he hadn't suffered a fatal injury, his losses were significant.
His spiritual power was reduced to less than half, and his soul was exhausted. He could no longer launch the previous soul attack, and the Two Instruments Five Elements Sword Array was destroyed.
Especially the Nascent Soul stage puppet incarnation, which was heavily damaged and could now only exhibit Golden Core-level strength.
Even transforming injuries was beyond its capabilities.
If it weren't for keeping his promise to help Yunhe Daoist and his partner open up the Great Snow Mountain, he would never have agreed to this trip.
Sensing Tian Yezi's burning gaze, Han Zhan sighed helplessly.
"Fellow Daoist, there's no need to worry."
"As promised, once the situation stabilizes, I will give you the Demon Binding Tower for research. I won't go back on my word."
Tian Yezi smiled and nodded.
As long as he remembered, that was good!
The Demon Binding Tower's rank wasn't very high, and it had only recovered to the upper-grade level. It was far inferior to the few true artifacts possessed by Heaven Sail City.
However, this treasure encompassed the essence of the Ghost God Valley's array techniques and could even trap enemies in mid-air, targeting the Dao Fruits of Golden Core and Nascent Soul cultivators.
This was extraordinary!
If he could obtain it and research it, the results would be remarkable.
Heaven Sail City's artifact refining techniques would undoubtedly reach new heights!
In the future, Tian Yezi would surely leave a bold and colorful mark in the history of Heaven Sail City.
The five of them sat in a circle, and after a long silence, Yunhe Immortal finally spoke up.
"When we caused such a commotion in the Howling Moon Mountains earlier, even though we instantly defeated Ao Xiao, the Great Snow Mountain side must have been alerted. Han Zhan, are you sure that the White Bone Mystic Snake won't escape?"
The White Bone Mystic Snake, the master of the Great Snow Mountain!
In response to this question, Han Zhan coldly snorted.
"First, wars of opening territories usually only involve one region, and there's a precedent. He won't think that we would violate the alliance agreement."
"Secondly, although my friend's tribulation failed, it destroyed a large part of the fourth-tier spirit vein in the Great Snow Mountain. The White Bone Mystic Snake has been repairing this vein, which is compatible with his cultivation, for many years and hasn't moved."
"Lastly, if he escapes, isn't that a good thing?"
Hearing these three responses, Yunhe Immortal breathed a sigh of relief.
However, his partner, Crane Purity, had a mocking smile on his face.
"By violating the opening alliance agreement established in ancient times between humans and demons, aren't you afraid that the ancient demons in the Wild Mountains will be enraged and take action?"
Ancient Demons, above the Demon Emperor, were comparable to the human race's Divine Body cultivators!
Facing this mocking question, the four human Nascent Soul cultivators fell silent.
After a while, Tian Yezi spoke up, his voice carrying a hint of melancholy, "That's also something we can't avoid. The Holy Land asked us to test the attitude of the demon race, so we had to do it."
With someone breaking the ice, the conversation flowed more smoothly.
Jade Cauldron Immortal let out a cold laugh, "Crane Purity, you're also a part of the Demon Race. If an ancient demon of great power were to take action, the first to die would be you, the traitor. Do you still have the heart to laugh?"
Crane Purity's face stiffened, unable to say a word.
Or perhaps, her previous ridicule was merely a show of bravado.
The Jade Cauldron Immortal, with his clear sword heart, instantly saw through her inner fear.
As the atmosphere became awkward again, Crane Purity's companion, Crane Cloud, waved his hand, "There's no need to worry. If the ancient demons take action, they would be breaking the agreement. This would give those in the Sacred Land an excuse to cause trouble. Everyone, isn't this the very reason for our mission?"
While he spoke with confidence, no one could remain calm when faced with the possibility of death.
Or perhaps, how many in this world could face death with such composure?
Han Zhan, the latest to advance to the Nascent Soul stage, knew the least about the deepest secrets of humanity.
At this moment, he couldn't help but ask, "If the ancient demons from the depths of the Eastern Wasteland take action, can the Sacred Land of Abyss Sect suppress them?"
"Perhaps not in ancient times, but after thousands of years of development, the Abyss Sect's strength is unfathomable and can suppress all!" Crane Cloud replied decisively.
He was backed by the Union Sect, which had the most reliable information.
He knew better than anyone how powerful the Sacred Land of Abyss Sect was.
But did he truly know how powerful those taboo beings in the depths of the Eastern Wasteland were?
Heaven Forge spoke softly, "Everyone, be cautious. Don't put all your hopes on the Sacred Land. Beware of the North Sea chaos repeating itself!"
North Sea Chaos!
These four words made everyone shudder.
The Jade Cauldron Immortal gritted his teeth, "Who cares? As long as the ancient demons don't take action, who in this world can stop us? If the ancient demons disregard their dignity and attack us, I'll accept my fate!"
Heaven Forge sighed and calmly stood up.
"Everyone, we've arrived."
...
Boom!
The sound of thunder and lightning suddenly ceased.
As radiant light filled the air, figures emerged from the palace, overlooking the vast mountain range stretching for thousands of miles below.
The mountains rose and fell, with towering peaks.
In the flatter areas, a white bone palace, built from countless white bones, stood out starkly.
In the distance, figures with powerful auras were gathering.
These were the many Tier 3 Demon Kings who had been following the Thunder and Lightning Temple, converging towards the White Bone Temple in the Snow Mountain.
Upon seeing the powerful Golden Core Cultivators emerging from the Thunder and Lightning Temple, all the Demon Kings' hearts trembled.
Clank...
It was as if an old, rusty iron door had been forcibly opened, and as rust flakes fell, a strange and beautiful young Daoist emerged.
He looked up at the Thunder and Lightning Temple, his pupils shrinking.
On the nine-story Thunder and Lightning Temple, five figures appeared.
Crane Cloud cleared his throat, "White Bone, leave the Snow Mountain. You can go."
Facing the five High Lords, White Bone grinned ferociously, showing no sign of panic.
"Leave?"
"Today, no one is leaving!"
Everyone was taken aback.
Then, they saw White Bone step aside and bow respectfully.
A delicate small foot emerged from the deep, snake-like entrance of the White Bone Temple.
And at that moment!
"Run!"
The five voices spoke in unison.
The five High Lords didn't hesitate and immediately flew away.
The Jade Cauldron Immortal was the fastest, his sword light enveloping him, transforming into a rainbow and shooting out.
Heaven Forge clasped his hands, and the power of thunder and lightning surged around him as he followed.
Crane Purity trembled, her eyes widening in disbelief. She then directly revealed her true form, a hundred-foot-long white crane with immense wings that stirred up endless demonic energy.
Not only that, but large white crane feathers fell, and she had already activated her secret flying technique, enveloping herself in layers of white light.
Only Han Zhan and Crane Cloud were slower, lagging behind.
This sudden change caught everyone off guard.
Even the Golden Core Cultivators on the Thunder and Lightning Temple, who had previously felt confident, were completely taken by surprise.
It was then that the owner of the white lotus in the White Bone Temple revealed her true self to everyone.
She wore a water-green dress, with delicate eyebrows and eyes, a straight nose, and thin lips.
The snow on the Snow Mountain was less white than her skin.
The white bones of the White Bone Temple were less cold than the chill in her eyes.
Her long hair reached her waist, as black as ink.
As the gentle mountain breeze blew, her slender waist seemed as if it might snap.
A gentle breeze caressing a weak willow.
What drew attention was the three-legged black crow perched on her shoulder.
"Please, Senior Qing Shuang, take action!" White Bone said respectfully, not daring to show any disrespect.
She lightly nodded and extended her jade-like, slender hand, slowly forming a small fist.
With just one punch!
Boom!
As if tearing through space, the last one, Crane Cloud, had his body explode, turning into a rain of blood that fell onto the boundless snow.
(End of Chapter)
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