A journey through the world of martial arts

Chapter 239 Suppressing the Moon Demon
Caught off guard, Moon Demon was trapped by Gu Xu's formation. Immediately, he raised his hand and several silver-white flying blades slashed outwards. At the same time, he flipped his demonic zither and a stream of profound yin demonic energy shot straight into the sky.

Just as the Moon Demon broke the formation, Jin Guang and Sima San Niang, who were trapped by the Moonlight Yin Stream, simultaneously felt the pressure around them decrease. Looking up, they saw that the Moonlight Yin Stream was broken apart by clusters of crimson flame orbs, and a smooth path appeared in front of them.

Upon seeing this, Jin Guang and Sima San Niang immediately transformed into light and escaped, following the guidance of the light sphere, arriving in front of the bell-shaped formation.

"So it turns out that Senior Brother set up this Profound Void Limitless Formation."

Jin Guang had been wondering why Gu Xu hadn't made a move yet, but now he finally understood.

The Xuan Kong Wuji Formation is a formation created by Gu Xu himself. This formation combines the power of heaven and earth with the Yin and Yang, the four symbols, and the techniques of the Eight Trigrams and the Nine Palaces. Its layout is so complicated and its operation so difficult that even Jin Guang only has a superficial understanding of it. Within the entire Xuan Xin Orthodox Sect, apart from Gu Xu, no one else is proficient in this formation.

"Junior Brother Gu Xu is truly a genius. This Xuan Kong Wuji Formation is in no way weaker than the Liangyi Refining God Formation, and may even be slightly superior. The application of the Yin-Yang Dao and the combination of the Four Symbols and Eight Trigrams are truly breathtaking!"

Sima San Niang was also a master of formations. Seeing the small formation in front of her, she was full of admiration. Even with just a cursory glance, she could feel the profound mystery contained within it.

"Sect Master, Senior Sister, the Moon Demon is trapped in the formation and needs your help."

Gu Xu's figure slowly landed in front of the two and bowed to them.

Upon seeing him appear, Jin Guang and the other man bowed in return. Hearing this, Jin Guang stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "Senior brother, just give your orders. This time, the Moon Demon must be eliminated!"

Sima San Niang also agreed, saying that the Moon Demon was a great help to the Yin Moon Dynasty. Now that they had finally gotten this opportunity, if they didn't get out as soon as possible, there would probably be some unnecessary casualties on the fifteenth of the first month.

As for Gu Xu asking them to lend a hand, Jin Guang and Sima San Niang both knew the reason. It was just to save face for them, especially for Jin Guang, who was the leader of a sect. It would be embarrassing if Gu Xu stole the limelight from him.

Even if Jin Guang didn't think this way, Gu Xu still had to consider Jin Guang's feelings. After all, he was just a cultivator in seclusion, and he would still have to rely on Jin Guang to handle things in the future. These reputations added to Jin Guang would be a considerable qualification, and he would reap considerable benefits in the future.

Seeing that the two were ready, Gu Xu glanced at Sima San Niang and said, "Senior Brother Yan was injured by the demonic weapon, but fortunately his life is not in danger. I have placed him in a safe place. We will make further plans after dealing with the Moon Demon."

Sima San Niang felt relieved upon hearing this, smiled at Gu Xu, and said, "Thank you, Junior Brother."

Gu Xu nodded and transmitted a message to Jin Guang and Sima San Niang. The two nodded and each took a position, forming a triangular formation that surrounded the bell-shaped magic array in the middle.

Just as the three of them took their positions, Gu Xu gave a deep shout and quickly cast a series of cyan magic seals with both hands. The seals floated in front of him, forming a cyan cloud of light. At the same time, Jin Guang and Sima San Niang also cast the same magic seals, but the colors were different. Jin Guang's seals were gold, while Sima San Niang's were orange.

The three-colored clouds of light surged toward the Xuan Kong Wu Ji Formation, soon enveloping the formation. As Gu Xu watched the three-colored clouds of light continuously merge into the bell-shaped formation, his mind stirred, and the Pure Soul Clear Mind Mirror in the sky simultaneously shone brightly, constantly pressuring the Moon Demon within the formation.

Several powerful forces surged together, and the Moon Demon, trapped in the formation, was in great distress. She already had to deal with Gu Xu alone, and now with the addition of Jin Guang and Sima San Niang, she was forced to retreat step by step. The moonlight shield around her was gradually thinning under the pressure of the formation. If she hadn't used the Moon Soul Pearl, the first wave of attacks would have been enough to shatter her protective shield.

Just as the Moon Demon was once again blocking the erosion of the external array's power, a bright, clear light suddenly shone down from above the array. The Moon Demon was startled and immediately formed a sword with his fingers. A beam of pure white moonlight shot up and transformed into a beaded curtain halfway up, enveloping him. When the clear light shone down, the beaded curtain deflected most of the attack.

"This thing won't last long; we need to find a way to get away as soon as possible."

The Moon Demon looked at the surging array power around him with a gloomy expression, then glanced at the beaded curtain above his head that was being consumed. After a moment's thought, a flash of moonlight appeared around him, and a clone landed in front of him. The Moon Demon pointed his finger at the clone's brow, and after half a breath, the Moon Demon's aura paused slightly before returning to calm.

The Moon Demon clone, no longer dull, became incredibly agile. It nodded to the Moon Demon, then picked up the demonic zither. With a surge of moonlight around it, it broke through the formation.

Just as the clone charged into the formation, the beaded curtain above the Moon Demon's head was completely dispelled by the clear light, which shone towards her without any obstruction. The Moon Demon snorted coldly, ignoring the approaching light, and quickly formed a hand seal. Then the clear light enveloped the Moon Demon, and the surrounding formation forces rushed forward.

As the person in charge of the formation, Gu Xu had already noticed the Moon Demon's actions. After glancing at the clone, Gu Xu pondered for a moment, then transmitted his voice to Jin Guang and Sima San Niang. Five-colored light appeared around him, and a five-colored halo rushed into the formation.

The Moon Demon's clone was originally far weaker than the main body, but the Moon Demon used a technique called "Life-Sustaining Technique". This technique was performed by the Moon Demon with the help of the Nine Yin Moon. As long as the Nine Yin Moon is not destroyed, the clone can continue to exist. The clone can use all the supernatural powers and spells that the main body can use, and the power is even greater.

However, using this technique is not without its price. If the clone is destroyed, the original body will also disappear, and the soul and spirit will be destroyed. Even if the clone can successfully defeat the opponent, it may later turn against the original body and replace the original personality.

Gu Xu had noticed something strange about this clone, which was why he temporarily let Jin Guang and the other person take charge of the formation while he took action to deal with the Moon Demon.

Actually, if Gu Xu simply wanted to kill the Moon Demon, he wouldn't have needed to go to such great lengths. However, to maximize the Moon Demon's value, the best way was to refine her. Perhaps he could obtain some unknown secrets from her, especially the matter of the Seven Lifetimes of Enmity.

The Moon Demon's main body is currently trapped by the array's power and the Soul Purification Mirror, making it difficult for her to act. However, the Moon Demon's clone is rampaging through the array with its formidable strength. It can be considered fate that the Moon Demon has stumbled onto the right path by accident. If she continues on this path, she will be able to break through the array in no more than three quarters of an hour.

Just as the Moon Demon clone charged into the formation with the Demon Harp in her arms, she suddenly sensed something, paused, and a five-colored halo appeared in front of her, where a tall and graceful figure blocked her way.

The Moon Demon clone's eyes turned cold, and with a thought, its aura suddenly surged. With a furious roar, the rolling Xuan Yin Demonic currents and thousands of sound blades on the Demon Harp rushed towards Gu Xu. At the same time, the Moon Demon urged its mind, and an invisible God-Slaying Blade slashed towards Gu Xu's soul.

Gu Xu stood still, a flash of precious light appeared around him, and a ball of blazing flames stretched out like a dragon, heading directly towards the Xuan Yin Demonic Stream. At that moment, Gu Xu felt a chilling aura rushing towards him, and his soul also felt a slight numbness.

"God-Slaying Technique".

Gu Xu let out a soft shout, his divine soul instantly guarding its original essence. At the same time, Gu Xu also retaliated against Yue Mo with a flick of his finger, unleashing a bolt of purple lightning. Yue Mo looked at the purple lightning released by Gu Xu, took a deep breath. She dared not take this powerful and righteous divine ability head-on, and it was too late to dodge at this moment. She immediately used the "Illusory God Reflecting Reality" technique. Just as the lightning was about to strike her, the illusory figure stepped forward and instantly intercepted the lightning.

The phantom itself was quite powerful, but it couldn't withstand the purple lightning for more than a few breaths before being blasted into nothingness. At the same time the phantom was destroyed, Gu Xu had already cleared out the Invisible God-Slaying Blade.

The Xuan Yin Demon Flow and the Zhi Zheng Flame were still locked in a fierce battle, but as time passed, it was clear that the Xuan Yin Demon Flow was gradually losing ground. At this moment, the Moon Demon made a careless move, causing the Xuan Yin Demon Flow to be separated by the intense sunlight sphere formed by the flames, and continuously refined into pieces.

Seeing this, Gu Xu sent a message to Jin Guang and the other two. At the same time, he raised his hand and sent five pure white jade talismans towards the Moon Demon. They moved with lightning speed and starlight, and in the blink of an eye, they arrived near the Moon Demon. The jade talismans suddenly lit up and emitted a dazzling light, illuminating the area as if it were transparent glass, leaving no secrets.

When the Moon Demon saw the jade talisman, his face was already gloomy. Seeing this scene, he had no time to think about anything else. He directly gathered the remaining Xuan Yin Demonic Flow into a ball and enveloped himself in it.

The five jade talismans continuously released the might of the Haozheng Thunder, while the Haoyang Flame also seized the opportunity to rise up, unleashing the power of both forces simultaneously. The Xuan Yin Demon Flow was being consumed at a visible speed. In just an instant, more than 60% of the Xuan Yin Demon Flow was eliminated, and the remaining small half was also decreasing.

"Judging from the power of the jade talisman, it will be exhausted in three quarters of an hour at most. If the Moon Demon does not come up with a backup plan, then there will be no chance left."

Gu Xu coldly watched the Moon Demon in the Xuan Yin Demon Stream. A green light flashed behind him, and a sword light that pierced the void disappeared in a flash. In the process of flying back and forth, the Xuan Yin Demon Stream was neatly split in two and scattered to both sides, and was immediately swallowed up by the Jade Talisman Thunder and Hao Yang Flame.

The Moon Demon stared at Gu Xu in horror. That sword light had not only shattered the Xuan Yin Demon Flow, but had also nearly killed this body as well. Fortunately, he had summoned the Moon Soul Pearl in advance, otherwise the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Although the Moon Demon blocked Gu Xu's sword, the Moon Soul Pearl also developed several fine cracks, and it would be completely destroyed after being used a couple more times.

With a thought, the illusory image of the Nine Yin Moon appeared behind the Moon Demon clone, and streams of moonlight power poured in, instantly restoring the mana he had consumed. With this help, the Moon Demon's spirits lifted, and with a wave of his sleeve, the boundless Xuan Yin Demonic Flow pushed back all the approaching lightning and flames. At the same time, the Moon Demon shouted, and the demonic zither spun in the air, suddenly emitting a chilling white light.

A ring of pure white light enveloped the lightning and flames, drawing them in as if drawn by the light.

Gu Xu watched the other party's movements calmly. Although the Moon Demon seemed to have easily broken through the lightning and flames, Gu Xu noticed that the demonic zither had been stained with a crimson and purple color. It had absorbed so much righteous magic power that even a superior magic weapon could not withstand it.

The Moon Demon saw that the Demon Harp had broken through the lightning and flames, and reached out to take it back. Suddenly, he felt a tremor in his heart and hurriedly broke the connection with the Demon Harp. Just then, the Demon Harp suddenly exploded with a bang, and fragments flew down all over the sky.

The destruction of the Demon Harp caused the Moon Demon immense grief. Losing the Demon Harp would reduce his strength by at least 30%, and now, in such an unfavorable situation, it seemed like he was doomed.

Taking advantage of the moment the Demon Harp was destroyed, Gu Xu had a sudden thought, and the Pure Soul Cleansing Mirror, which was refining the Moon Demon's body, suddenly appeared in the field. With a burst of Gu Xu's magic power, clusters of clear light spread out, and the Xuan Yin Demon Flow paused immediately, then condensed into solid ice, then shattered into pieces, and finally disappeared.

The Moon Demon was extremely wary of the clear light. With a flick of its body, it vanished from its spot. However, Gu Xu stood firmly and continued to activate the treasure mirror. Before long, the clear light enveloped most of the surrounding area.

Suddenly, a movement occurred in a certain space, and the Moon Demon emerged with a grim expression. She had tried to escape from this place but was blocked by the array's power, and in the end, she could only return here.

When Gu Xu saw her appear, his eyes sharpened, and the azure light around him reappeared. Two sharp sword lights flew back and forth, flashing and disappearing in an instant. The Moon Demon was already on high alert and hurriedly summoned the Moon Soul Pearl. With a few crisp cracking sounds, the sword lights disappeared, but the Moon Soul Pearl also shattered into several pieces. It was swept up by the array force and immediately turned into a pile of powder.

Having lost another treasure, the Moon Demon had few remaining means of dealing with it. Gu Xu continued to activate the Clear Light, attempting to trap it, while Jin Guang and Sima San Niang spared no effort, continuously using the power of the array to press down on the Moon Demon.

With the combined efforts of the three parties, the Moon Demon was supported by the inexhaustible magical power of the Nine Yin Moon, but it could not be fully utilized and could only be used roughly. Its effect was getting weaker and weaker. After its defense was broken again, the last jade pendant on the Moon Demon's body shattered on the spot, and even its life-saving divine power was completely exhausted.

Gu Xu sensed the fluctuating aura emanating from the other party. A glint flashed in his eyes, and with a deep shout, the Pure Soul and Clear Mind Mirror shone brightly, breaking through the Moonlight Protective Magic and directly striking the Moon Demon. The latter had no way to avoid it and immediately let out a miserable howl. At the same time, wisps of pure white smoke rose from his body, soaring straight into the sky.

The pure white smoke continuously impacted the formation's power. Jin Guang and Sima San Niang worked together to stabilize the swaying formation. Gu Xu pointed a finger at the treasure mirror, which flickered a few times before the Moon Demon's figure was instantly sucked into it.

After retrieving the treasure mirror, Gu Xu sent a message to Jin Guang and Sima San Niang: the Moon Demon has been suppressed, and the work can be withdrawn.

Upon hearing this, Jin Guang and the other man immediately withdrew their magic power, and the array's power slowly calmed down. Seeing this, Gu Xu swept his sleeve, and the entire array began to slowly dissipate, revealing the original sky. A small bronze bell landed in his hand and was put into his sleeve.

"The Moon Demon is no longer a threat. After three days, it can be completely refined."

Jin Guang looked at the treasure mirror that was shimmering with clear light and couldn't help but take a few more glances. Upon hearing this, he immediately said, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Senior Brother."

With the Moon Demon eliminated, only Qi Ye remains a formidable threat in the entire Yin Moon Dynasty. However, this situation is already a significant advantage for the Xuanxin Orthodox Sect.

Gu Xu glanced at Sima San Niang, then pointed his finger in a certain direction, and a void appeared. With a thought, the unconscious Yan Chixia slowly floated over.

Upon seeing this, Sima San Niang immediately took him over. After examining him, she breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, his soul was not injured. After glancing at the cyan rune left between Yan Chixia's eyebrows, Sima San Niang already knew the reason.

"Thank you for your help, Junior Brother."

Gu Xu waved his hand and said, "Senior Brother Yan has suffered a great loss of vital energy. He should return to the sect as soon as possible to recuperate in order to prevent damage to his foundation. In addition," Gu Xu looked at the golden light and continued, "There are still some loose ends to be dealt with in the sacrificial ceremony. Sect Master, you must make proper arrangements."

Upon hearing this, Jin Guang nodded, and then the three of them transformed into light and departed. A short while later, they returned to the altar. At this moment, the sky was clear, auspicious clouds swirled, and a hazy purple aura was rising from the palace, creating an indescribable sense of sacredness and solemnity.

(End of this chapter)