A journey through the world of martial arts

Chapter 447 Yuan Shen
At the summit of Jinshan in Qicheng, Ren Qianxing heard Ru Shen's words, his face darkened, he turned to look at Guan Yutian who was caught in the chess game, and then turned to look at Ru Shen and said: "I don't care what method you use, you must stop them for three quarters of an hour. Whatever you need, I will do my best to cooperate."

After a pause, Ren Qianxing looked at Jianyin, who had his arms crossed, took a deep breath, and said to him, "You also need to contribute to this matter. If Master can't open this mechanism, we will all die here."

After speaking, Ren Qianxing stared at Liao Rushen, who looked conflicted. Upon seeing this, Liao Rushen immediately clasped his hands in a salute and said sternly, "There is only one way to deal with this now, and it depends on whether Hall Master Ren is willing to give it up."

"any solution?"

"Destroy the path!"

After Liao Rushen finished speaking, Ren Qianxing was silent for a moment, but he reacted quickly and immediately agreed. As long as his master could successfully activate the central mechanism, the destruction of a small path was nothing. However, if they failed to activate it, they would be trapped here to die.

After reaching the mountaintop, Ren Qianxing realized that this small mountain of gold was quite strange. The higher the cultivation level of a person, the stronger the suppression. Otherwise, how could a simple chess game have put Guan Yutian in such a predicament?

"I'm giving you the Arrow Hidden Sect to command; you must stop them."

Ren Qianxing waved his hand, and Liao Rushen said "Yes," nodding to Jian Yin, who silently followed Liao Rushen toward the mountain path.

"My formation alone is no match for Gu Xu and the others. However, with your Four Symbols Sun-Shooting Arrows, we might be able to give it a try."

Liao Rushen stared intently at the quiver behind Jian Yin. He had personally witnessed the Four Symbols Sun-Shooting Arrow, whose power was almost no less than the Four Great Martial Arts. If used properly, it would surely unleash even greater power on this narrow mountain path.

"what do you want me to do?"

Jian Yin spoke calmly, his eyes fixed on Ru Shen. Upon hearing this, Ru Shen immediately said, "There's no time for any more complex formations now. We can only set up a simple formation of ten thousand arrows firing simultaneously. When I give the order, you will do as I instruct."

After giving the order, Liao Rushen stopped at the entrance of the mountain path near the summit. He tied a silk thread to a cliff face, and the other end to three daggers. With a hiss, the daggers were firmly planted in the mountain, instantly taut the silk thread. Then, Liao Rushen flicked his hands repeatedly, and in a short while, a Bagua pattern formed by the silk thread appeared in Jian Yin's eyes. Just then, he heard Liao Rushen's voice.

"Shoot the Four Symbols Arrows into the Eight Trigrams."

Upon hearing this, Jian Yin immediately drew his bow, grabbed four different colored energy arrows with his right hand, and nocked them on the bow. With a whoosh, the four energy arrows shot towards the Bagua simultaneously, their speed incredibly fast, disappearing into the Bagua in the blink of an eye. Seeing this, Liao Rushen's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he formed a hand seal. The threads that made up the Bagua trembled simultaneously, and the four energy arrows seemed to have entered a ball of cotton.

"What a powerful arrow!"

Liao Rushen's expression was solemn. His hands moved swiftly, manipulating the silk threads to slowly integrate the Four Symbols Arrow Force into the Eight Trigrams according to specific directions. After three breaths, the Eight Trigrams pattern lit up slightly. In the four directions of due east, due west, due south, and due north, the trigrams displayed their colors, shining brightly and illuminating half a zhang of land, looking extremely sacred.

"With this 'Ten Thousand Arrows Fired' formation, we can attack Sword Master and the others from a distance. However, we still need to keep an eye on Gu Xu. He has many tricks up his sleeve. If he makes a move, this formation probably won't last even three quarters of an hour. I don't want to know what you're planning, but right now, we can only succeed if we survive."

Liao Rushen looked at the formation that had been restored to its original state, said something to Jian Yin who had an indifferent expression, and then sat cross-legged not far from the formation, swallowed pills, and meditated to cultivate his qi.

"Little man."

Jian Yin glanced at Liao Rushen with disdain. How could someone like him possibly see through his plans? He made it sound nice, but it was all for his own benefit. If he wanted someone to get the treasure, it wasn't Guan Yutian, but Gu Xu. So these so-called fame and fortune had no effect on him at all. As long as his destiny was fulfilled, everything else would be irrelevant to him.

More than ten breaths later, Jianyin opened his eyes and heard clear footsteps. A figure appeared on the winding mountain path. At that moment, the Bagua Formation was activated, and a red arrow of light shot out, scorching the void and leaving a shallow scorch mark.

However, although the crimson arrow was powerful, it was still no match for Gu Xu. Seeing the incoming arrow light, Gu Xu stretched out his fingers and pinched the crimson arrow tightly. With a slight effort, the crimson arrow instantly turned into a ball of fire. With a flick of his sleeve, the fire condensed into a firebird, flapped its wings, turned its body, and with a sharp cry, charged towards the Bagua formation.

Seeing this, Liao Rushen snorted coldly and pointed his finger. In the due north and due west directions, a black ice arrow and a mottled arrow simultaneously condensed. With a thought from Liao Rushen, the two arrows shot out at the same time. The ice arrow collided with the firebird and silently canceled each other out, while the mottled arrow attacked Gu Xu. Halfway there, the arrow suddenly exploded. Just as Jian Yin thought something had happened and was about to make a remedy, he saw that the exploded arrow split into dozens of tiny air arrows, which shot out in a dense, overwhelming manner.

"Master, let me do it."

Seeing this, the Sword Master immediately took the lead. He couldn't rely on the Daoist for everything, otherwise they would appear too incompetent. The Blood Sword in his hand shone brightly with crimson light. With a slash, the Dragon-Riding Sword Qi shot out like sparks flying through the sky, like the crimson sun piercing the heavens. The crimson sword qi swept through the air, and all the mottled arrows in the sky instantly disappeared. The remaining sword qi continued its momentum, piercing straight towards the Bagua formation.

Seeing this, the mastermind behind the formation was startled, but fortunately he had a backup plan. He waved his feather fan, and a strong wind swept across the Bagua formation. Suddenly, rosy clouds appeared in the four directions: east, south, west, and north. The four colors of blue, red, white, and black formed a barrier that instantly covered the entire mountain path. The fire that rushed against it not only failed to destroy the formation, but the formation also slowly absorbed the intense fire. Instantly, streaks of red arrow energy shot out from the formation, enveloping Gu Xu and the others.

Sword Master's expression changed slightly upon seeing this. Just as he was about to draw his sword again, he heard a melody from behind him. He immediately understood and flashed to the side. Huangfu Changhen saw that Gu Xu was standing with his hands behind his back, showing no intention of making a move. His eyes flickered slightly.

"Daoist Master, you are intentionally testing us. Yes, you wouldn't be acting like this if you weren't absolutely certain. Although I have already mastered the Thousand-Mile Thunder Whip, it is extremely difficult to advance further. This is a great opportunity, and I should hone my skills properly."

Thinking of this, Huangfu Changhen gave Yan Zangfeng a few pointers. Yan Zangfeng was taken aback at first, but then nodded repeatedly. With the Taoist priest protecting them, their safety was not a concern.

The Seven Absolute Melodies of the Sixin Master first formed an aura around everyone, blocking the countless incoming energy arrows. After the energy arrows weakened, the melody suddenly became sharper, with energy blades piercing the air and continuously striking the four-colored aura. At the same time, Huangfu Changhen's Wind and Thunder Whip seized the opportunity and, under the protection of the melody, struck the four-colored aura from a distance with a loud crack. The aura, which was resisting the Seven Absolute Melodies, was now struck by the Thousand-Mile Whip Thunder and immediately began to falter.

Liao Rushen looked at the cracked air shield with a gloomy expression. For now, this formation could still hold off the combined attack of Master Sixin and Huangfu Changhen, but if this continued, even a quarter of an hour would be a luxury. Moreover, Sword Master and Yan Cangfeng had not yet made their move.

Just as Liao Rushen was fighting two opponents alone, Yan Zangfeng and the Sword Master exchanged a glance and immediately attacked simultaneously. The Sword Master's sword light was incredibly sharp, while Yan Zangfeng's Wind God Palm struck with the force of a prairie fire, swift and powerful. At the same time, Master Sixin and Huangfu Changhen also responded simultaneously. With the combined attack from the four sides, the four-colored energy shield shattered instantly, and the Bagua formation behind it was also destroyed at the same time. Liao Rushen, who was in charge of the formation, turned pale and spat out a mouthful of blood, hurriedly rushing towards the mountaintop.

Arrow Shadow, who had not yet made a move, gave Gu Xu a deep look. The latter remained calm and glanced over indifferently. Arrow Shadow's figure flashed and disappeared.

"Come on!"

Seeing the two flee, Sword Master called out and then rushed up the mountain. The others followed closely behind. Gu Xu lagged slightly behind, glanced back, and then also ran towards the mountaintop. Not long after they left, Helian Ba ​​and his group emerged from the mountain path.

"If we don't get the treasure this time, we'll be at a huge loss."

Covered in blood, Zheng Jing walked along, cursing and looking extremely gloomy. All the disciples he had brought with him had died, and he was now truly all alone.

Master Changmo's face was also very ugly. It was not a big deal that all his disciples died, but it was a pity that he had used up one of his life-saving and protective items before even encountering an enemy. It was truly bad luck. Just as Zheng Jing said, if he could not obtain the method to prolong life this time, he would have lost everything.

Helian Ba ​​was in no better shape. Although Bai Yu'er and Lian Chixue were not in mortal danger, of the group of low-class people they brought, only two remained: the Skeleton Monk and the Benevolent Child. As for Lu Wen, because he was alone and his methods were unpredictable, he did not suffer much damage.

"The summit of Jinshan is just ahead. We're only one step away. As long as we get the treasure, all the previous sacrifices will be worth it. Let's go."

Helian Ba's eyes remained calm and unwavering. After giving a shout, the group continued their upward climb. Just as they reached a point not far from the summit, the sounds of fighting reached their ears.

"The fight started!"

Master Changmo's spirits lifted. Good, they would sit back and watch the fight. But just as he thought this, a black-clad swordsman spotted them. Just as he was about to cry out in alarm, Master Changmo's eyes flashed. Before Helian Ba ​​could even react, his hands moved like lightning, striking the man squarely. Caught off guard, the man's eyes widened, his bones shattered, and he let out a miserable scream. His body was thrown heavily into the air, landing right next to Mu Rongyi.

"Helian Ba!"

Mu Rongyi and his three companions were besieging Huangfu Changhen when they saw the corpse of their subordinate. Turning around, they were shocked and furious to find that it was Helian Ba ​​and his group. They couldn't understand how Helian Ba ​​had managed to find their way here.

However, before he could think it through, Helian Ba ​​knew he couldn't hide it anymore when Changmo Shangren made his move. He immediately flew up and rushed into the battle. Looking at Guan Yutian, who was caught in the game, his eyes flashed and demonic shadows appeared. Twelve splitting palms were all aimed at Guan Yutian. This attack was full of his power. If he was hit, he would definitely have all eight meridians broken and be crushed to pieces.

"Don't think about it!"

Mu Rongyi cried out in alarm and was about to abandon Huangfu Changhen to save the day, but the latter did not give him the chance. The Wind and Thunder Whip came swiftly, suddenly forming circles that sealed them inside. If they rushed out recklessly, they would be seriously injured even if they did not die.

Mu Rongyi was trapped, and Ren Qianxing, Jian Yin and Liao Rushen were also engaged in combat with their opponents. They couldn't free up their hands for a while. Just as the Dividing Heart Palm was about to hit Guan Yutian, a black and white vortex suddenly appeared on Guan Yutian's body. With a shift, the twelve Dividing Heart Palms were crushed as if by a stone mill and disappeared without a trace.

"Master Gu Xu, what do you mean by this?"

Helian Ba ​​looked at Gu Xu with a wary expression and said coldly.

"Guan Yutian cannot die now. He still needs to personally unravel the secrets of Chess City. Before the central mechanism is unlocked, no one is allowed to harm him. Palace Master Helian, I hope you can remain calm, otherwise things will not be the same next time."

Gu Xu's calm words made Helian Ba's heart sink. After staring at Gu Xu for a while, Helian Ba ​​said in a deep voice, "Alright, I will definitely give you face, Daoist. I hope you will not go back on your word."

After speaking, Helian Ba ​​flicked his sleeves, found a spot to occupy, and flew into the fray. Perhaps Gu Xu had severely provoked him, and he needed to vent his anger, so he attacked very ruthlessly. The three black-clad swordsmen who were besieging him were also skilled, but they only lasted for a few dozen moves before being killed by him one after another. Their deaths were more and more gruesome than the last, and they were almost unrecognizable as human.

Gu Xu ignored the competition and watched Guan Yutian solving the puzzle from afar. In his eyes, Guan Yutian seemed like a soul separated from his body, while the simple chessboard was a vortex with some kind of magic that made people involuntarily focus their thoughts on it.

"This thing is extremely demonic. The moment the chess game is solved, the remaining lifespan will be reduced by half. Ying Shuntian, your delusion that people in the future can be reborn is simply wishful thinking. Five hundred years have passed, and it is no longer the scene of your era. Even if you are reborn, you will only be a dead old person."

Gu Xu's spirit penetrated the chessboard, behind which was a chaotic cloud. Deep within the cloud, a miniature image representing Guan Yutian's spirit was moving deeper, where a phantom figure was emitting a faint red light.

"You've actually cultivated your primordial spirit. No wonder you had the confidence to issue a curse and leave a will. If it weren't for the various variables, Ren Qianxing would probably have become your vessel, and Yan Cangfeng would have become your sacrifice. You were reborn from the dead, turning the world upside down and following the will of Heaven. In the end, you were still one step behind."

Gu Xu coldly watched as the spiritual image of Guan Yutian was swallowed by Ying Shuntian's primordial spirit. A flash of crimson light appeared, and the primordial spirit actually became more solidified.

Not long after, Ying Shuntian's primordial spirit broke through the chaotic clouds and followed the spiritual channel opened by Guan Yutian to the outside world. Satisfied, he looked at Guan Yutian's physical body. Just as he was about to rush into Guan Yutian's spiritual sea of ​​consciousness, a clear light suddenly shone down. Ying Shuntian's primordial spirit immediately cried out in agony and hurriedly tried to return the way he came. However, all around was sealed off, and no matter how hard he tried, he could not escape. Gu Xu chuckled, and the treasure mirror flickered. The clear light disappeared, and Ying Shuntian's primordial spirit was powerless to resist and was immediately sucked into the treasure mirror.

"Alliance Leader, the rest is none of your concern."

(End of this chapter)