Chapter 521: Master Shen's Protective Nature

Chapter 521: Master Shen's Protective Nature

Rustling.

On top of the ancient tree, a breath reverberated past everyone's ears.

The Mountain Movers Sect had intended to leave, but after Su Hongxiu's reminder, they waited a little longer.

The Sky Sword Daoist Elder's words were indeed true.

Even in front of the Crystal Azure Phoenix Clan, the Mountain Movers Sect was a force to be reckoned with. Why would they be scared off without even showing their faces?

Both were factions with Unification Realm giants, so there was no need to fear to such an extent. However, after the breath dissipated, the treetop in the distant sky remained silent, and the owner of the breath sank into silence, seemingly satisfied with having intimidated the Mountain Movers Sect.

Yan Chongzhang didn't want to cause trouble for his master.

But if he left just like that, he feared that upon returning to the sect, even his master would give him a stern scolding.

As a Daoist Elder, he represented the entire Mountain Movers Sect when traveling abroad.

The Crystal Azure Phoenix Clan was indeed powerful, and it wasn't shameful for the Mountain Movers Sect to show a little deference. However, this didn't mean they could trample on the sect's reputation.

And so, the stalemate continued.

The Mountain Movers Sect didn't take further action, but they didn't leave either. The Netherworld Dark Pythons were surrounded, and the three figures in the sky kept a close eye on them. The white jade sword in the red-robed woman's hand also exerted immense pressure on them.

After a long period of silence atop the tree, finally, a slightly younger python couldn't bear it any longer. Its lifeforce was being pinched, and instinctively, it struggled to break free from the Mountain Movers Sect Elder's restraint.

Boom—

The powerful demon body collided with the arms of the Mountain Movers Sect Elder.

With the violent surge of energy, the atmosphere around the previously serene ancient tree changed instantly! Both the python demon and the Body Tempering Cultivators were on high alert, and under this change, they all unleashed their most powerful methods.

Blood splattered once again, and the python's hissing mixed with the cultivators' roars. The brilliance of various divine armaments and the faint glow of demonic energy blended together, illuminating the sky.

"Yan Chongzhang! How dare you cause trouble in front of Lord Phoenix!" The young master of the pythons couldn't help but roar.

He never expected that with the Crystal Azure Phoenix Clan present, his clan would still suffer such a devastating loss.

In a short time, most of the weaker pythons were injured or killed. Those elders of the clan, who were comparable to the White Jade Capital, could still fight the Mountain Movers Sect to a standstill. But in the instant the three unfamiliar cultivators made their move, the situation crumbled, and the pythons were forced into a desperate retreat.

"Which Lord Phoenix are you talking about? I don't think I know him."

Yan Chongzhang had been hesitant, but upon hearing these words, he finally lifted his eyes and raised his eyebrows slightly, "Where is he? I don't see him."

Since the Crystal Azure Phoenix Clan was so arrogant, they couldn't blame the Mountain Movers Sect for not giving them face.

If they hadn't intervened, they could just pretend they didn't hear it. Even if they reported this to the Crystal Azure Phoenix Clan and their Unification Realm-level demons, it wouldn't be considered as the Mountain Movers Sect deliberately provoking them.

With this in mind, Yan Chongzhang nodded slightly to Wei Yuanzhou, then leaped into the air. Without using any teleportation techniques, he moved at an astonishing speed, relying solely on his physical body, and with a loud boom, he charged towards the young master of the pythons!

Boom!

At that moment, a deafening roar reverberated through the air, capturing everyone's attention.

A giant phoenix with wide wings, sharp talons, and a dazzling azure glow appeared.

Accompanied by its piercing cry, it streaked across the sky, leaving a trail of light.

The azure phoenix was clearly in a state of rage, and the violent energy it exuded carried a scorching heat that threatened to melt even spirit souls. Its terrifying presence caused Su Hongxiu's long robe to flutter for the first time, and the second Immortal City began to reinforce the divine armament, protecting her from harm.

"..."

Su Hongxiu's expression grew more solemn.

Unlike her reaction to the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect, this time, the situation was different. Although the previous encounter was grand, she hadn't seen the actual entity, but this time, the azure phoenix truly made her feel threatened.

For demons and monsters, strength varied greatly even at the same cultivation level.

The unique bloodline abilities of different demon clans could be even more terrifying than the various cultivation techniques of cultivators.

It was rumored that some demon abilities could rival true Immortal Arts.

These demon clans were born as heaven's favorites, and if they survived to adulthood, they would naturally surpass most cultivators' lifelong efforts, causing envy and jealousy.

This azure phoenix might still be far from that level, but it was undoubtedly stronger than the Mountain Movers Sect's Daoist Elder by more than just a small margin.

Indeed, even without any backing, this Crystal Azure Phoenix alone could forcibly take away the python in front of the Mountain Movers Sect and Su Hongxiu's group.

Even Su Hongxiu had such thoughts.

Not to mention the others.

If it were any other time, Yan Chongzhang would have liked to scold the Crystal Azure Phoenix Clan for producing such a foolish creature.

It was true that the Mountain Movers Sect feared powerful demon factions, but did that mean the Crystal Azure Phoenix Clan could go around provoking enemies? If they truly had such strength, they shouldn't be forced to occupy a territory under the Dragon Palace's pressure. Instead, they should have the Dragon King move his palace to make room for them.

They could have negotiated peacefully, but they had to make such a mess.

But at this moment, the Mountain Movers Sect's Daoist Elder had a slight twitch in his eyes as he stared at the azure phoenix in the sky.

Not only him, but the other cultivators of the Mountain Movers Sect also had similar expressions.

Just by looking at the young azure phoenix's appearance and the powerful aura emanating from its body, one could tell its high status within the clan.

However, no one could identify its specific identity, as it lacked fame.

This indicated that this young demon hadn't truly ventured into Western Hong. Usually, such a strange situation only occurred with specially cultivated heirs within demon clans. They were only released for training after they had fully matured, and they were truly the apple of their clan's eye.

In short, they were not to be offended.

But at this moment...

The azure phoenix's 'streaking out' was actually a backward streak.

Hearing it bluntly, it was as if someone had kicked them out with a single blow!

Moreover, on its neck, there was a gaping wound that was extremely noticeable, and even with the powerful bloodline of this green phoenix, it couldn't heal.

Obviously, there was a reason for the other party's sudden death.

In an instant, everyone's gaze converged on the place where the green phoenix had appeared, at the top of the ancient tree in the distant sky.

The next moment, a dark shadow streaked out!

The fluttering sleeves made a rustling sound, accompanied by waves of purple aura, and as the hair fluttered, a face that left everyone stunned appeared, revealing a nonchalant expression.

A fitted set of mystic armor enveloped the body, emitting a dark golden luster, and the terrifying aura emanating from it indicated that it was at least a Primordial Heaven Armament.

"Little Friend Shen..."

Yan Chongzhang subconsciously lowered his head to look at the armor on his own arms. Even though he hadn't seen the true power of this mystic armor, it gave him an inexplicable feeling. Perhaps this armor was even more impressive than his most prized divine armament.

Wei Yuanzhou and the other two also instinctively turned their gaze to Shen Yi.

Even they, who were part of Shen Yi's group, were seeing the sect master's divine armament for the first time.

And what was even more terrifying was...

Su Hongxiu raised her eyes to look at the sky, and Shen Yi's Immortal City faintly appeared behind the clouds.

Dragon Han, Crimson Bright.

This indicated that the sect master had already passed the Birth Tribulation and Elder Tribulation... He hadn't used any concealment technique, but had indeed only passed through two tribulations!

The sect master had used the strength of two cities to kill Liu Xingshan at the Seven Sons Assembly.

Moreover, it made Su Hongxiu feel a great deal of pressure, and she even thought her chances of winning were very slim.

She found it hard to understand how deep the foundation must be to achieve such a level.

Of course, now didn't seem like the time to consider these things.

Many of the Mountain Movers Sect elders' eyes narrowed, and they were shocked that Little Friend Shen dared to attack the Crystal Azure Phoenix without a word, from start to finish, and without consulting anyone. They didn't even know when he had arrived.

What was even more unimaginable was that he had actually repelled the Green Phoenix!

"Daozi!"

Yang Yunheng suddenly turned back and shouted to Yan Chongzhang, as if reminding him of something.

Little Friend Shen had just arrived in Western Flood, and the Crystal Azure Phoenix Clan wasn't on the nearby maps, so they were definitely unfamiliar with the situation.

Acting rashly would definitely lead to a big loss! Although he hadn't known Shen Yi for long, Yang Yunheng was well aware of the young man's importance to the Mountain Movers Sect. How could he just stand by and watch him get into trouble?

"I..."

Yan Chongzhang clenched his fists and punched the Netherworld Python's head, which was barely alive, shattering it.

Then he glared at Yang Yunheng.

He knew what Yang Yunheng meant, but what identity should he use to remind him?

Little Friend Shen was neither a disciple of the Mountain Movers Sect nor had he traveled with them.

To put it bluntly, when the other party decided to act alone, it was to distance himself from them and not be bound by their constraints.

Didn't they see that even the Southern Flood monks didn't speak up to dissuade him?

"Act now, help me."

Su Hongxiu simply said a few words, and the white jade sword in her palm glowed again.

Wei Yuanzhou sighed and then looked at Bai Wu. The two of them simultaneously summoned their divine armaments.

Even though this action might not be fair to the Mountain Movers Sect and might cause a lot of trouble, outsiders were not as important as their own sect master. They couldn't just stand by and watch the sect master be bullied by the Crystal Azure Phoenix.

"It's over," Yan Chongzhang's heart skipped a beat, and he guessed what was happening.

Little Friend Shen and the Mountain Movers Sect hadn't come together, but these monks were different.

Once they took action, it would be like mud in their pants, and the Mountain Movers Sect would never be able to clear their name.

But he gritted his teeth and forcefully pushed away the Netherworld Python's corpse in front of him, saying, "Be careful yourselves! You don't have to fight to the death, just hold them off and wait for me!"

Since he had to take the blame, he might as well participate proactively. At least later, he could face the Southern Flood Seven Sons together and not be forcibly dragged into the water by these monks. After the matter was over, they would pat their butts and return to Southern Flood, leaving the Mountain Movers Sect with a deadly enemy.

As Yan Chongzhang withdrew, the Southern Flood monks' attention also shifted away from this place.

The remaining Mountain Movers Sect cultivators immediately felt the pressure increase.

In a moment of distraction, two White Jade Capital direct disciples were smashed away by the Netherworld Python's powerful body with a single swing of its tail. Even with the support of the Spirit Body Art, their five viscera shifted, and their bodies were filled with chaotic energy.

The one-sided situation turned into a fierce battle once again.

At this moment, Shen Yi, a thousand miles away, glanced at these people indifferently.

He didn't speak, but the meaning in his eyes was very clear.

With the mystic armor on his body, Shen Yi's eyes seemed colder, giving off a chilling aura.

"..."

Su Hongxiu slowly raised her white jade sword and then lowered it again.

Earlier, Wei Yuanzhou and Bai Wu had both tried to persuade him to leave, but he wouldn't listen. However, with just a glance from Shen Yi, she no longer had any intention to disobey.

This was the order of the Nanyang Sect Master.

"Hmm."

She exhaled softly, guessing Shen Yi's thoughts.

The Western Flood was too chaotic, but he didn't want to make enemies everywhere because of his special preferences, so he pretended not to know them.

This was indeed the consideration of a sect master.

But the problem was... the current sect master seemed to lack the Unification Realm strength that a sect master should have, and the risk was too great!

And that Crystal Azure Phoenix, with Su Hongxiu's sharp intuition, was an extremely powerful demon!

Just from the current aura of Shen Yi and the Green Phoenix, she couldn't imagine how this Green Phoenix could have been defeated by the sect master.

Yan Chongzhang was stunned for a moment. He didn't quite understand the thoughts of these Southern Flood cultivators.

But at least he could see that the Mountain Movers Sect seemed to be off the hook.

Could it be that the reason Little Friend Shen liked to act alone was because he often gave others such big "surprises"?

In the blink of an eye.

Shen Yi finally caught up with the huge Green Phoenix. His dark shadow stood in the air, and as he raised his palm, the straight golden-patterned black saber appeared again!

With the mystic armor, his face looked even paler, with a hint of displeasure.

As for the reason for his dissatisfaction, it was simply because he felt that the death of those Netherworld Pythons was a pity.

However, due to his own limitations, Shen Yi couldn't afford to pay attention to both sides, let alone shamelessly ask the Mountain Movers Sect cultivators to hold them off first.

It's important to understand that for those people, this was a life-and-death battle, and any moment of distraction could mean their lives were at stake, resulting in the dissipation of their cultivation.

Even if Shen Yi felt a deep pain for the demons' lifespans, he couldn't bring himself to ask... Moreover, even if he did, they wouldn't listen.

Compared to the demons' lifespans, the phoenix demon in front of him was obviously more precious, and if he missed this opportunity, he might never encounter it again.

"You sneaky fool! Do you really think I'm afraid of you?"

The Azure Phoenix struggled to suppress the injury on its neck. Among the demons, when it came to strength, bloodline accounted for at least eighty percent of the factors, compared to diligent cultivation.

For example, the Netherworld Pythons didn't possess any overly profound supernatural abilities, they were simply renowned for their robust demonic bodies.

The Crystal Azure Phoenix Clan, on the other hand, was famous for the Heart Flame within their bodies. Resembling crystal, they could easily melt away an opponent's spirit soul without harming their physical body, a method that even the Dragon Palace held in high regard.

However, even among those of the same cultivation realm... In front of the Crystal Azure Phoenix, the Netherworld Python's demonic body was like a joke.

This was the gap between different races!

Such a formidable demonic body couldn't be harmed by ordinary divine armaments; at the very least, it would require a Qing Luan Divine Armament to break through its feathers.

Even when injured, it could recover at an incredibly fast speed.

But the gash created by that golden patterned black saber continued to torment it, showing no signs of healing.

Under the torment of excruciating pain.

The Crystal Azure Phoenix no longer tried to escape but angrily flapped its wings, forcefully stabilizing its body. As it flapped its wings, a faint heat surged from its silky smooth feathers, spreading out in all directions at a speed invisible to the naked eye, like ripples on water.

In an instant, even the nearby living beings near the part of the giant tree close to the water had their faces turn pale.

The Mountain Movers Sect was skilled in Spirit Body Law, but in the face of this spreading Heart Flame, they felt as if they were facing a formidable enemy, and they couldn't avoid it. Anyone who was caught up with it had their faces turn red instantly.

Even the dignified White Jade Capital cultivators couldn't help but cry out in pain.

Yan Chongzhang descended fiercely, swinging both palms simultaneously. His hands seemed to stir up a golden flow, and his heavy aura was like a barrier, enveloping everything around him, blocking the Heart Flame outside.

As for the Netherworld Python Clan, they were naturally born to love the cold. Suddenly affected by the Heart Flame, they all let out hissing sounds, heavily slamming their bodies against the ancient tree, rolling around in pain.

"Are you sure you won't take action?"

This time, it was Bai Wu who asked the question. Under the protection of the jade pot in his palm, the three Southern Flood Monks were unaffected.

However, judging by the increasing frequency of the jade pot's trembling, the pressure on Qingyue Daozi was quite significant.

Wei Yuanzhou was still hesitating.

Su Hongxiu finally withdrew her gaze, unwilling to continue watching. Her intuition was always accurate, especially when it came to battles.

The Azure Phoenix had been timid earlier, but now, it had completely lost its temper.

A sect master's order couldn't be disobeyed... But Shen Yi wasn't that stubborn.

Clearing the area first to prevent any unexpected incidents.

When the other party issued another imperial edict, Su Hongxiu hoped that she could focus her attention on the Azure Phoenix. To be honest, the pressure was indeed overwhelming...

At that moment, she heard Bai Wu's exclamation.

"My master's grandmother!"

Su Hongxiu instinctively turned her head and saw an unbelievable scene.

Shen Yi didn't use any profound methods.

He simply stomped down with brute force. The black boots with a dark sheen had slightly sharp edges, and they slammed onto the Azure Phoenix's back!

The terrifying Heart Flame spread out and was then blocked by the mystic armor.

It seemed as if Shen Yi's body was filled with a surging colorless fire.

In front of this mystic armor divine armament, the Azure Phoenix's innate supernatural ability appeared so weak and useless.

His hair fluttered, enhanced by the Chaos Purple Aura, his eyes became brighter and filled with purple intent. His entire body exuded a sword aura that had reached its peak, carrying a hint of similarity to the Azure Phoenix.

However, the Divine Phoenix Eternal Sword Body was a self-created demonic spirit law, and it had only reached the Great Accomplishment realm. It hadn't even crossed the threshold of the White Jade Capital, and even with such abundant purple aura support, it could only push the Spirit Body Law to the Two Cities realm.

It was like cutting through melons and vegetables when dealing with those three direct disciples.

But when facing such a formidable demon, it seemed a bit inadequate.

Any cultivator with a discerning eye could make a basic judgment about these things.

However, the actual result was.

In the instant when Shen Yi's relatively slender body stepped down, the Azure Phoenix suddenly let out a high-pitched, miserable cry: "Ang!"

Even when it was entangled by so many pythons, it could feel pleasure, but under this heavy stomp, its towering body, which could cover the sky, emitted a cracking sound and fell straight down!

The impact of this scene on the audience was no less than that of a mantis blocking a carriage or an ant shaking a mountain.

Shen Yi's face showed no surprise at all.

He stood firmly on the Azure Phoenix's back, like a mountain. Grasping the hilt of the saber, he felt the empowerment of the Dragon Han Great City. Although he hadn't experienced the birth tribulation, he gained a richer aura than others.

Because beneath the golden light, that great city was actually his... Ten Thousand Demon Hall.

The Golden Yellow Ancient Dragon sat on the throne in the palace, overlooking the vast land and water with a sense of indifference towards all living beings. Only when his gaze fell upon the mystic armor figure did his expression quickly turn more respectful.

In an instant.

The straight saber in Shen Yi's hand had its golden patterns come to life, flowing along the blade.

Terrifying black rays extended from the blade, intertwining with the golden light to form a long ray of mystic golden color.

The young man held the mystic blade horizontally before his eyes, and the mystic golden ray pierced through the cloud cover, as if a primordial dragon's breath was about to sound.

"..."

Qing Feng felt a chill on its back and flapped its wings desperately, trying to stop its descent.

For some reason, although the figure standing on its back was clearly a tiny human cultivator, it felt as if it were carrying the weight of three mountains and five peaks! Qing Feng's thoughts had been occupied with finding those two missing strange demons, and it had unleashed such a vast heart flame earlier because of this intention.

Having not found them, Qing Feng's pressure grew, and it constantly felt that the two demons would suddenly appear from nowhere and ambush it.

It didn't believe that the two great demons would leave these two young cultivators with their cultivation levels alone in front of it, even if they were truly cunning and shameless. The disparity in strength was undeniable.

But what Qing Feng never expected was that the real danger was actually in the place it had been ignoring all along.

And it was a life-threatening crisis!

"Roar!"

Qing Feng raised its head again and let out a long cry.

The heart flame in the sky quickly converged into a palm-sized crystal seal, transparent throughout, with a light flowing within that seemed to contain an extremely dangerous aura. It then fiercely slammed down towards Shen Yi.

In the Wan Yao Zhan of the Upper Emperor City, an old turtle with a dark golden luster opened its eyes, and its entire expression, set against the scar on its face, revealed a touch of madness.

The heart flame attacked the spirit soul but did not harm the body.

However, it was stopped by a set of mystic armor.

The crystal seal collided with the mystic armor, erupting with terrifying heat, and both shattered inch by inch.

Beneath the mystic armor, there was another layer of grayish-white Netherworld Immortal Armor.

Under the heat, Shen Yi's hair fluttered slightly, but in his eyes, there was only the straight long sword before him.

The mystic golden ray had reached its peak.

A deep dragon roar echoed in his ears.

The timing was perfect, and he struck!

Qing Feng's eyes widened in shock, and it could already feel the intense pain of its neck being severed. It let out another high-pitched cry, "Roar!"

This time, however, there was a hint of pleading for help in its cry.

It had come to enjoy the fun, and it didn't want to be laughed at by its own kind, so it didn't bring any other elders from its clan.

Moreover, Qing Feng never imagined that in the Western Flood region, someone would dare to attack it!

"I am the youngest son of the Crystal Azure Phoenix Clan!"

In this urgent moment, it only had time to reveal its identity, not even enough time to say a threatening or pleading word.

Such a dying wail was unlikely to receive a response.

However, at that moment, a layer of golden mist rolled in from the horizon.

The familiar landscape scroll quickly unfurled.

The figure on the meditation cushion, although not particularly urgent, had lost the previous leisurely tone in its voice, instead carrying a hint of unrefusable authority.

"Stop! This Crystal Azure Phoenix belongs to my Boundless Dao Emperor Sect. Give it to me."

As the voice fell, several figures in the landscape scroll stood up, looking out of the painting. Their palms shook, and several golden chains crossed the heavens, precisely binding Shen Yi's arms.

This scene was beyond everyone's expectations.

Su Hongxiu was initially just gazing in shock at Shen Yi slaying the phoenix demon, but when the Boundless Dao Emperor Palace made its move, a surge of murderous intent suddenly rose in her eyes.

How could the sect master of the Southern Flood Seven Sons endure such a humiliating disgrace? Yan Chongzhang reacted swiftly, looking up almost without thinking, instantly grasping the complexity of the current situation.

Little Friend Shen possessed the strength to suppress the Celestial Prodigy of the Crystal Azure Phoenix Clan and had also previously distanced himself from Yan Chongzhang and the others, so his pride was evident. He had the capital to be this arrogant.

However, in the Floodze region, it was indeed difficult to find a human sect larger than the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect.

A young prodigy suddenly faced such oppression from a powerful force... Oh no!

"Even if it's the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect, you can't forcefully take others' belongings. You are a reputable sect, and you should give this Daoist friend an explanation!" Yan Chongzhang's mind had never worked so fast in his entire life.

His words not only stopped the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect's cultivators but also provided Shen Yi with a way out.

"Sheathe your sword first, and I will give you a satisfying compensation."

The figure on the meditation cushion spoke indifferently.

Hearing this, Yan Chongzhang heaved a sigh of relief. Given their status, since they had already spoken, they would not be stingy, and it would also prevent Little Friend Shen from making a fruitless trip.

However, before he could even take a breath, he felt a violent disturbance coming from the Boundless Dao Emperor Palace.

Instinctively, he turned to look.

He saw Shen Yi standing on Qing Feng, rendering it completely immobile, while his arms slowly but unceasingly continued the sword-wielding motion.

He stared intently at the phoenix demon's neck.

On his arm armor, the chains had tightened to the extreme, as if they would shatter the next second!

The figure on the meditation cushion, with its blurry face, showed a hint of anger, "Give face... or no face?"

The Boundless Dao Emperor Palace was still just a phantom, not the real person.

But these chains were genuine Primordial Heaven Armaments, used in conjunction with Dao techniques.

Even so, they couldn't stop Shen Yi's actions.

The mystic golden ray swept across the sky, and under Qing Feng's stunned gaze, it stirred up a wave of scorching demon blood. Then, the snake-like neck, along with its head, slammed into the ground with a boom.

Shen Yi calmly sheathed his sword.

He glanced at the Boundless Dao Emperor Palace and swept his gaze over the blurry figure.

Without saying much,

he calmly reached out and grabbed the chains on his shoulder, his fingers suddenly exerting force. With a violent clash of auras, he forcibly tore the chains off and casually threw them to the ground.

Clatter!

The sound of the falling chains caused the blurry figure in the Boundless Dao Emperor Palace to fall into an abrupt silence.

"..."

(End of Chapter)

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