A journey through the world of martial arts

Chapter 232 The Storm Temporarily Subsides
When Qi Ye saw that the person who came was Jin Guang, he couldn't help but frown. He had considered that Xuanxin Zhengzong might intervene, so he had left a backup plan. Now that Jin Guang had come here, it was obvious that there was a problem on his side.

Sheathing his sword, Qi Ye looked at Jin Guang with a slightly cold gaze and said sarcastically, "Sect Master Jin Guang, you've arrived just in time. If you had come any later, this Misty Cloud Palace would have been reduced to ashes."

Before Jin Guang could respond to Qi Ye's words, the heavily injured Tianyun Zhenren struggled to his feet and angrily shouted at Qi Ye, "You heretics, how dare you stir up trouble even now! Our righteous path has always been united, unlike your demonic path, where everyone flees when disaster strikes! Sect Master Jin Guang, don't waste your breath on this demon. Eliminate these three, and the Yin Yue Dynasty will vanish into thin air!"

Master Tianyun appeared righteous and awe-inspiring, while the two evil dragons felt as if they had swallowed a fly, feeling nauseous and disgusted. Although they knew that Master Tianyun was a hypocrite, seeing him in person still opened their eyes.

"Everyone says we're from the demonic path, but compared to the actions and behavior of Elder Tianyun, we're still far too weak." He turned to the evil dragon and said this, the latter looking quite embarrassed.

Qi Ye chuckled upon hearing this, ignoring Tian Yun and turning to Jin Guang, calmly saying, "Sect Master Jin Guang, give me a clear answer: whether it's war or peace. If it's war, this Holy Monarch will accompany you to the end. If it's not war, our two sects can have several months of peace."

Upon hearing this, Jin Guang's eyes flickered slightly. Qi Ye's words had already revealed a message: in four months, it would be the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. This time was quite coincident, as it was the day when the Heavenly Demon clashed with the Seven Fiends. It seemed that the other party intended to settle the grudges between the righteous and demonic factions on that day.

Seeing Jin Guang pondering, Master Tianyun was extremely anxious. This time, the Yinyue Dynasty's surprise attack on Miaoyunque was a great victory, directly destroying most of the sect's fighting force, resulting in heavy losses. Now, only Junior Brother Xianyun's life tablet was intact. How could he swallow this insult?

He deliberately picked up on Qi Ye's words just now in order to put on a show of being irreconcilable. Tian Yun knew that he was helpless against Qi Ye, but if Xuanxin Zhengzong took action, he would be very confident in severely injuring the attackers. Even if he could not kill Qi Ye, he would at least kill the two evil dragons.

"Sect Master Jin Guang, this is a golden opportunity that cannot be missed. The Demon Lord has exhausted his magic power and is no match for you. Moreover, he has two burdens that further hinder his actions. For the sake of the righteous path and the peace of the mortal world, Sect Master Jin Guang should not let the tiger return to the mountain. Although I am seriously injured, I am still willing to contribute my strength to the righteous path!"

Upon hearing Tianyun's telepathic message, Jin Guang remained calm. He claimed that talking about fighting for the righteous path in the mortal world was merely an attempt to use the power of the Xuanxin Sect to avenge himself; he was not that merciful.

“True Master Tianyun, I will not hide it from you. Before I came here, the Yinyue Dynasty had already buried tens of thousands of Yin lightning bolts around Miaoyun Palace. If things go wrong, they will definitely detonate the Yin lightning bolts. At that time, I am afraid that Miaoyun Palace’s hundreds of years of foundation will be reduced to ashes in an instant.”

Jin Guang transmitted his voice to Tianyun Zhenren, whose expression changed drastically upon hearing this. After thinking about it again, he wondered if this was Jin Guang's excuse for not wanting to take action. However, he dared not gamble on this game. At this moment, he was very conflicted, and his already pale face lost all color.

"Demon Lord, this battle can end now, but you must retrieve all ten thousand Yin Lightning bolts. Otherwise, I am not afraid to fight to the death!"

With a deep voice, Jin Guang's aura surged, and a heavy pressure descended upon Qi Ye and the other two.

Upon hearing this, Qi Ye felt a sense of relief. Then, a flash of emerald light appeared on his body, instantly dissolving the pressure that had been coming at him.

"As expected, there is still energy to spare."

Jin Guang's eyes flashed slightly, and he knew that Qi Ye would not leave no way out, so it was reasonable for Tian Yun to be defeated by the Demon Lord.

"This Holy Monarch can withdraw the Yin Lightning, but Old Daoist Tianyun must release the Asura Sage, otherwise there is no point in discussing this matter!"

Upon hearing this, Jin Guang nodded and looked at Tianyun Zhenren beside him with a questioning look in his eyes.

Tianyun Zhenren met the golden gaze, and without saying a word, grabbed the Gathering Cloud Banner and shook it gently. A cloud of light dissipated, and the Asura Sage instantly appeared on the ground, his eyes closed and his aura intermittent, like a candle flickering in the wind.

"Old Daoist Tianyun!"

Upon seeing the appearance of the Asura, the dragon and the demon were immediately enraged. Their magical power surged, and they were about to make a move when Qi Ye stopped them.

"The Asura is unharmed."

After a brief examination of Shura's physical condition, Qi Ye discovered that he was merely suffering from depleted magical power and a deficiency of vital energy. He believed that with sufficient spiritual energy replenishment, he could easily recover.

With a flick of his sleeve, Jin Guang lifted Shura up in a gentle breeze and floated to Qi Ye's side. Qi Ye glanced at Jin Guang and then cast a beam of spiritual light onto Shura.

With the help of this magic power, Shura's aura became calmer, but he still did not wake up. Qi Ye handed him over to the two evil dragons, turned around and nodded to the golden light, then took out a ritual instrument and casually flicked it. A beam of emerald light shot out from the ritual instrument and, as it shot into the sky, it scattered like fireworks, dyeing the entire sky emerald green.

In the blink of an eye, Master Tianyun was startled to discover that within a hundred miles of Miaoyun Palace, streaks of black light slowly rose into the sky. When illuminated by the azure light, they immediately merged into the sky. A moment later, Qiye withdrew the ritual.

"The Yin Lightning has been completely withdrawn. Sect Master Jin Guang, farewell, let's go!"

After sending a message to Lie Mingzi, Qi Ye and the three evil dragons transformed into streaks of light and flew away into the distance. At the same time, another streak of crimson light also quickly disappeared. Jin Guang did not try to stop them.

Seeing this, Master Tianyun was unwilling. Just as he was about to say something, a trembling cloud of light flew in from the southeast. After landing, the light dissipated, and Xianyunzi looked at the sect leader and the golden light in front of him with a disheveled expression.

"Greetings, Senior Brother Sect Leader. Sect Master Jin Guang greets you."

Xianyunzi looked extremely miserable at this moment. There wasn't a single good spot on his body, especially his chest, which was completely blackened, as if it had been scorched by something, and it exuded an unpleasant aura.

"Junior brother, you?"

Master Tianyun was startled. He had already sensed that the aura of annihilation on his junior brother's body had penetrated deep into his meridians, and there was no way to reverse it.

"Senior brother, my skills are not good enough. I was injured by the demon. I have no one to blame but myself."

Although Xianyunzi was surprised that the sect leader was missing an arm, he quickly composed himself and bowed respectfully to Jin Guang.

"If it weren't for the timely assistance of Sect Master Jin Guang, Miao Yun Que would have been destroyed today. Please accept Xian Yun's bow."

As he spoke, Xianyun bowed down. Upon seeing this, Jin Guang immediately stepped forward, reached out and helped him up, saying solemnly, "How can I stand idly by when a fellow Daoist is in trouble? Fellow Daoist Xianyun, there is no need for this."

Upon seeing this, Master Tianyun's expression immediately became complicated. He gave Xianyunzi a deep look, then sighed inwardly, his eyes dimming.

"Junior brother, why are you doing this to yourself!"

Xianyunzi stood up and looked at Jinguang, earnestly saying, "Sect Master Jinguang, Miaoyunque has suffered a calamity today and has been severely weakened. From now on, we may have to rely on your sect to eliminate demons and protect the righteous path."

"The Yin Yue Dynasty is a scourge of the world, and we must not allow it to wreak havoc on humanity like this. Although the entire Miao Yun Que is suffering from calamity, we are willing to follow its lead and contribute to the righteous path. We hope Sect Master Jin Guang will not find us disrespectful." Upon hearing this, Jin Guang's eyes flashed, and he looked at Xian Yun Zi, saying, "Fellow Daoist, you flatter me. The Yin Yue Dynasty has grudges with all the righteous sects, and the Xuan Xin Zheng Zong will not stand idly by. Please rest assured, fellow Daoists, sooner or later our righteous path will fight the Yin Yue Dynasty to the death and restore peace to the world!"

Upon hearing this, both Master Tianyun and Xianyunzi bowed respectfully. Jin Guang returned the bow and then took out a porcelain bottle, handing it to Master Tianyun. He explained, "This is our sect's unique Yin-Yang Creation Pill, which can replenish vital energy and repair the foundation of your Dao. You two are seriously injured, so please take it as soon as possible. In the future, when we fight against the demonic path, we will need you two."

"Thank you, Sect Master Jin Guang." Master Tianyun immediately reached out and took it, thanked him again, and then immediately uncorked the bottle and poured out a round and white pill. As soon as he took it out, a fragrant aroma wafted out. Master Tianyun only took a sniff, and the depleted magic power in his body slowly began to regenerate.

"Excellent pill! The Xuanxin Sect truly lives up to its reputation as the number one righteous sect in the world. This pill alone is enough to overpower all other sects. Sect Master Jinguang, my fellow disciples and I are unworthy to accept this gift."

Master Tianyun poured out another pill and handed it to Xianyunzi. The latter was slightly taken aback, but then, seeing the determination in Tianyun's eyes, he silently accepted it and immediately swallowed it.

"You two must have other important matters to attend to, so I will not disturb you any longer and will take my leave now."

Jin Guang glanced at the dilapidated buildings everywhere, knowing that the post-war situation needed to be dealt with. After saying a few more words, he took his leave.

"Farewell, Sect Master Jin Guang."

Tianyun and his companion watched the golden light disappear into the distance. After the golden light vanished, Tianyun Zhenren's expression suddenly changed, and he angrily shouted, "Heaven-Mending Technique! Junior Brother, what are you doing? Let go!"

Xianyunzi remained unmoved upon hearing this, pressing his hands firmly against Tianyun's back. He channeled all the magical power he had accumulated after taking the pill into Tianyun's body, causing the other's damaged foundation to begin to slowly repair itself.

On the other hand, Xianyunzi was already seriously injured and on the verge of death. After taking the Yin-Yang Creation Pill, he could have lived for another month if he did not use his true qi and magic power. But at this moment, he completely disregarded his own life and death and directly transferred all his cultivation to the sect leader using the Heaven-Mending Technique.

This Heaven-Mending Technique involves using one's own body to mend the deficiencies of others, which can be described as sacrificing oneself for the benefit of others. It is a forbidden technique. Later, it was improved and became a technique passed down in Miaoyunque. For this reason, although Miaoyunque has never had a top master in each generation, it has never lacked masters who can uphold its reputation.

Once this technique is used, the person who uses it will die within a day. If they are lucky, they may be able to leave behind their soul for reincarnation. If they are unlucky, they will become the resources for the Heaven-Mending Technique, and in the end, the person who uses the technique will suffer the fate of having both their soul and body destroyed.

"Senior brother, this is the last time I will do something for you. I will not be able to help you promote the sect in the future, so please allow me to be selfish this time."

Master Tianyun was heartbroken and wanted to break free of the restraints, but he failed to break through several times. Instead, the abundant true energy flowed into his dantian.

A flush rose to Xianyunzi's face. With a deep shout, he transmitted his last bit of true essence and immediately spat out a mouthful of blood, collapsing backward.

"Junior brother!"

Master Tianyun hurriedly gathered his true energy, his figure flashing as he supported Xianyunzi. The latter's eyes were already dim and lifeless. He opened his mouth as if to say something, but ultimately could not utter a word. His hands fell limply, and he lost his breath.

On the other side, after Jin Guang left Miaoyunque, he arrived at the encampment ten miles away. When Qinglong Xuanjiang saw him coming, he immediately went to greet him.

"metropolitan."

Jin Guang nodded and asked as he walked, "How did things go?"

"Everything went smoothly. As the sect leader predicted, the Yin Yue Dynasty had indeed laid an ambush in the rear. Fortunately, we were prepared in advance. Only three disciples died and twelve were injured in this battle, and all of them have been properly taken care of. On the other hand, the Yin Yue Dynasty lost twenty elite soldiers and dozens of others were seriously injured. The other losses were also considerable."

After a pause, Qinglong looked at Jinguang and continued, "News just came from the capital that the Moon Demon appeared in the capital, but later withdrew on his own."

Jin Guang paused, then said, "I understand. With Senior Brother Gu Xu in charge in the capital, nothing too serious will happen."

As they walked and talked, they entered the largest tent. After Jin Guang and his companion sat down, a disciple came to report that Zhu Que Xuan Jiang had returned and had important matters to report.

"Let her in."

The disciple responded and said yes. A moment later, Zhuque, dressed in military attire, entered. After exchanging greetings, Zhuque presented Jinguang with a letter sealed with wax.

"Sect Master, this is an urgent report from the capital. Uncle-Master Gu Xu asked me to deliver it personally."

Upon hearing this, Jin Guang's expression turned serious. He then took the item, examined it, unsealed it, and carefully browsed through it. His expression immediately became more solemn. He then turned it to ashes and stood up, saying to Qinglong and Zhuque, "Pass down the word: depart in half an hour and return to the capital."

Seeing that their sect leader looked off, Qinglong and Zhuque dared not ask any further questions. They simply agreed and left.

"Has the king gone mad, actually deluding himself into offering sacrifices to heaven and welcoming immortals?"

This letter was not written by Gu Xu, but by the current emperor himself. It has only one purpose: to hope that the Xuanxin Orthodox Sect can complete a perfect sacrificial ceremony to heaven. If they can obtain this immortal opportunity during the ceremony, that would be the best outcome.

Jin Guang snorted coldly. This King Ren was not only mediocre in talent, but also had ambitions that were higher than the sky. Knowing that he had no achievements to speak of, he still thought about offering sacrifices to the heavens and trying to gain a chance at immortality. It was truly laughable.

Just then, Jin Guang suddenly had a thought, reached out and took out the communication jade talisman. He activated his magic power, and a light screen spread out in front of him. After a while, Gu Xu's figure appeared on it.

"Senior brother."

Jin Guang bowed respectfully, and Gu Xu returned the bow. Then he said solemnly, "Sect Master must have already received the imperial letter. Just do as he says this time. Imperial orders cannot be disobeyed. Moreover, the Yin Yue Dynasty is involved. For the long term, this matter is worth doing. Whether it succeeds or not is up to fate. We will discuss it in detail after we return to the capital."

Upon hearing this, Jin Guang immediately understood and bowed, saying, "Yes, Senior Brother."

The light faded, and the jade talisman landed in his palm. The golden light put away the jade talisman and sat there quietly for half an hour. Then, the voice of the Azure Dragon came from outside: "Sect Master, everything is ready."

"set off!"

Jin Guang walked out of the tent, and his disciples took care of him. Before long, a small group of people had left and disappeared from sight.

(End of this chapter)