Shengui Changsheng: Start from Zhenwuwei and add some points to cultivate immortality

As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar in the audience!
The Soul-Eating Blood-Transforming Array! Many disciples were hearing this name for the first time, but its association with the massacre of entire clans spoke volumes about its evil and terror. Elders and elite disciples who knew the inside story, such as Shen Qingshan and Elder Liu, wore extremely grim expressions.

Fu Shaoping's heart sank to the bottom. Sure enough! His previous guesses had been confirmed! Those scattered experiments with evil formations were indeed hiding a shocking conspiracy! And the destruction of the Crimson Cloud Sect might mean that their "experiments" had achieved a stage of "results," and they were beginning to shift from covert probing to blatant slaughter!

The sect leader raised his hand to suppress the commotion, his gaze sharp as a knife: "This matter is no ordinary vendetta or demonic disturbance; it is a premeditated and organized evil act against our righteous sects! The destruction of the Crimson Cloud Sect is a provocation, but also a warning!"

His voice suddenly rose, carrying an undeniable determination: "Effective immediately, the sect enters a state of first-level combat readiness! All disciples are canceled from all external missions and are not allowed to leave the mountain without permission! All peaks will strengthen patrols and vigilance, and the mountain protection formation will be fully activated!"

"Discipline Hall and War Hall, listen to my command! Form a joint patrol team to thoroughly investigate all suspicious persons and locations inside and outside the sect. Anyone suspected should be thoroughly questioned. Better to arrest the innocent than let the guilty go free!"

"Send a message to all friendly sects, informing them of this matter, urging them to be on guard, and discussing countermeasures together!"

Orders were swiftly issued, and the entire sect began to operate efficiently and intensely, like a massive machine. A somber atmosphere enveloped every mountain peak.

The gathering dispersed, and the disciples returned home with heavy hearts and unease. Fu Shaoping followed the flow of people, his mind in turmoil. He subconsciously looked towards the high platform and saw Shen Qingshan and Elder Liu talking rapidly in hushed tones, their expressions more solemn than ever before. Then, the two transformed into streaks of light and sped off towards the Discipline Hall.

Back in the outer courtyard, the usually relaxed atmosphere was completely gone. The disciples gathered in twos and threes, discussing the massacre of the Crimson Cloud Sect, everyone feeling insecure. Zhao Gan and his group had also lost their usual arrogance, their faces filled with surprise and uncertainty.

Fu Shaoping did not participate in the discussion. He returned to his room, closed the door, and tried to clear his mind.

The destruction of the Crimson Cloud Sect and the aura of the evil array... This means that the mastermind's next target is very likely the Azure Profound Sect! The opponent's strength far exceeds expectations; the ability to silently destroy a sect is terrifying.

And he himself seemed to have been standing on the edge of this storm from the very beginning, by some twist of fate. From the blood-soaked corpses at the Earth God Temple, to the remnants of the battle array in Qingrong Town, and then to the deadly trap in the West Mountain mine… was all of this just a coincidence? Or was there something about him that had caught the other party's attention? Was it because of the Ice Heart Mirror? Or because of… Senior Brother Shen?

He recalled Shen Qingshan's deep gaze as he left, and his words, "The storm is brewing." His senior brother clearly knew more.

A strong sense of urgency gripped Fu Shaoping's heart. A great battle was imminent, or perhaps it had already begun! And he was merely an outer disciple in the Qi Refining stage; in a conflict at this level, he barely even qualified to be cannon fodder!

Strength! He needs even greater strength!

He sat cross-legged, no longer thinking about the complex conspiracies and distant threats, and focused all his attention on cultivation. His inner energy circulated rapidly through his meridians, and he repeatedly visualized the grandeur of the rising sun and the ever-changing clouds. Only by seizing every second to improve himself could he have a chance to struggle and survive in the impending storm.

For the next few days, the entire Qingxuan Sect was shrouded in an atmosphere of high tension. The protective array's glow shone day and night, and patrolling sword flashes frequently streaked across the sky. The disciples trained even harder, and the martial arts arena was always packed with people.

Fu Shaoping lived a secluded life, devoting almost all his time to cultivation except for necessary activities. Under immense pressure, his mastery of the "Flowing Clouds" qi circulation method improved by leaps and bounds, his control over true qi became increasingly refined, and his cultivation level faintly touched the threshold of the fifth level of Qi Refining.

Late that night, he was meditating in his room when suddenly, without warning, the Ice Heart Mirror in his arms emitted a burst of intense heat!

Fu Shaoping suddenly opened his eyes and took out the jade talisman. The originally crystal clear jade talisman now had several clear, pulsating blood-red lines inside, and the heat even made his palms hurt slightly!

This reaction was more than ten times stronger than the one in Qingrong Town!
An evil formation! And a very powerful, very close evil formation has been activated!

The location was... He looked out the window sharply, sensing the direction from the jade talisman—it was actually the direction of the forbidden area behind the main peak of the sect!
How is this possible?! The enemy has actually infiltrated the sect's core forbidden area?!
Fu Shaoping felt a chill run down his spine. Without thinking, he grabbed his longsword and Elder Liu's token, rushed out of the room, and sprinted towards the back of the main peak!
He must notify the Discipline Hall immediately! No, perhaps he should notify Senior Brother Shen, who lives nearby? Shen Qingshan's bamboo hut is just on the edge of the back mountain!
The night was deep, and the glow of the protective array swirled overhead, yet it offered no sense of security. Fu Shaoping pushed his lightness technique to its limit, his figure moving like lightning, traversing the familiar path and heading straight for the bamboo forest behind the mountain.

However, as he approached the bamboo forest, he suddenly stopped in his tracks.

The bamboo hut still stands quietly under the moonlight, but there is now a person by the clear spring in front of it.

A handsome young man, dressed in the attire of a core disciple and possessing a slightly effeminate air, stood with his hands behind his back, seemingly having been waiting for some time. At his waist hung a magnificent longsword inlaid with jewels.

Fu Shaoping recognized the man; he was the grandson of the sect's Grand Elder and a highly respected inner disciple, hailed as a genius—Liu Yunyi!

What's Liu Yunyi doing here?

Alarm bells rang in Fu Shaoping's mind. The Ice Heart Mirror was burning hot in his arms like a branding iron, while Liu Yunyi seemed to be faintly emanating a faint but undeniable chilling aura that was the same as that evil formation!
Liu Yunyi turned around, looking at Fu Shaoping rushing towards him, a smile that seemed gentle but was actually icy cold on his face:
"Junior Brother Fu, it's so late, and you seem to be in a hurry. Where are you headed?"

Liu Yunyi's voice was gentle, yet it was like a cold, venomous snake coiling around Fu Shaoping's neck. In the moonlight, his handsome face held a playful smile, but his eyes were sharp as needles, firmly locking onto Fu Shaoping's hand on the hilt of his sword and his slightly rapid breathing from running.

The Ice Heart Mirror in his arms was so hot it almost burned his skin. The pulsating blood-red patterns clearly pointed to Liu Yunyi, or rather, to the depths of the bamboo forest behind him, which should have been Shen Qingshan's place for quiet cultivation!
Where is Senior Brother Shen?!
Why is Liu Yunyi here? The chilling aura emanating from him is the same as that of the evil formation. Could it be... could he be the mole? Or even one of the masterminds behind the Chixiao Sect massacre?

Countless thoughts flashed through Fu Shaoping's mind like lightning, and his back was instantly soaked with cold sweat. He forcibly suppressed the turmoil in his heart, striving to maintain composure on his face, even managing to squeeze out a perfectly measured hint of surprise and respect as he cupped his hands in a salute:

"Senior Brother Liu? What are you doing here? This disciple...this disciple heard about the unusual activity in the back mountain and was worried about Senior Brother Shen's safety, so I came to check."

He deliberately steered the conversation towards Shen Qingshan, attempting to confuse the issue. Liu Yunyi's smile deepened. He stepped forward slowly, his gait composed yet carrying an invisible pressure: "Oh? Something amiss? I've been admiring the moon here for quite some time and haven't noticed anything unusual. But Junior Brother Fu, you..." His gaze seemingly casually swept over Fu Shaoping's chest, where the scorching Ice Heart Mirror was pressed, "...seemingly exceptionally sensitive to certain 'movements'."

Fu Shaoping's heart skipped a beat; the other person's words had a hidden meaning! He might have already sensed the existence of the Ice Heart Mirror! He couldn't stay any longer!

"Perhaps I misheard you. I have disturbed Senior Brother Liu's enjoyment. I will take my leave now." Fu Shaoping said, and then turned to leave.

"Wait." Liu Yunyi's voice suddenly turned cold, and a powerful aura instantly locked onto Fu Shaoping, making him feel as if he were trapped in quagmire, unable to move! This was definitely the pressure of someone above the Foundation Establishment stage!

"Junior Brother Fu, you're in such a hurry, and you're carrying a rare treasure. How can you just leave like that?" Liu Yunyi approached step by step, the gentle smile on his face vanishing completely, replaced by a condescending indifference and murderous intent. "Hand over what you're carrying, and then come with me to the Discipline Hall to explain what you intended to do by trespassing into the forbidden area of ​​the back mountain in the middle of the night."

The wicked accuse first! Not only does he want to steal the treasure, but he also wants to frame me as someone with malicious intentions!
Fu Shaoping knew that things would not end well today. His survival instinct and the resilience he had developed over the past few days made him make a decision in an instant!

Just as Liu Yunyi reached out to grab him, Fu Shaoping bit his tongue hard. Stimulated by the intense pain, his internal energy exploded at an unprecedented speed!

"The morning glow is rising!"

He held nothing back, unleashing his strongest sword strike to date! The target wasn't Liu Yunyi himself, but the ground beneath his feet! Brilliant light gathered at the sword tip, then thunderously pierced the earth!
"boom!"

Earth and rocks flew, and dust filled the air! This sword strike was not intended to injure the enemy, but to create chaos and obstruct vision!

At the same time, Fu Shaoping pushed his lightness technique to its limit, his figure shooting like an arrow, fleeing desperately in the opposite direction from the bamboo forest, towards the core area of ​​the sect at the foot of the mountain! He had to get the message out! Liu Yunyi was the traitor! There was an evil formation in the back mountain!

"Hmph! Like an ant trying to shake a tree, utterly overestimating its own strength!"

A cold, mocking laugh came from the smoke and dust. A sharp, incomparable sword aura, striking first despite being delayed, gnawed through the air like a leech, aiming straight for Fu Shaoping's back!

The Foundation Establishment cultivator's furious attack was incredibly fast and powerful enough to cut him in two!
The aura of death enveloped him once more! Fu Shaoping could even feel a chilling coldness creeping up his back!

At this critical moment——

"Zheng!"

Another clear and melodious sword cry rang out! A streak of azure sword light, like a dragon soaring from the sky, flew in from the side and struck Liu Yunyi's sword energy with perfect precision!

"Oh!"

The two powerful forces collided, creating a shockwave that destroyed large sections of the surrounding bamboo forest!
Fu Shaoping was hit by the edge of the shockwave, felt a sweet taste in his throat, and spat out another mouthful of blood. He collapsed to the ground, but he ignored his injuries and turned around abruptly!

Under the moonlight, Shen Qingshan appeared out of nowhere, holding a long sword and standing between him and Liu Yunyi! His clothes were somewhat disheveled, and there was even a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth, obviously indicating that he had just experienced a battle or suppression, but his posture was still as upright as a pine tree, and his eyes were as cold as ice, staring intently at Liu Yunyi.

"Liu Yunyi!" Shen Qingshan's voice was like ice shards colliding, "It really was you!"

"Shen Qingshan!" Upon seeing him, Liu Yunyi's eyes flashed with surprise, which quickly turned into intense killing intent. "You actually managed to break free from the 'Spirit-Locking Powder'? It seems I underestimated you! However, with you under these restrictions, how much of your strength can you unleash? Tonight, I'll take care of you all at once!"

Soul-Locking Powder? Fu Shaoping was horrified. It turned out that Senior Brother Shen had already been ambushed!
"Solve it?" Shen Qingshan sneered, his longsword gleaming with a bright blue light. "You and that cowardly rat behind you who dares not show his face, do you even deserve it?"

Before he finished speaking, a more sinister and powerful aura suddenly erupted from the depths of the bamboo forest! A figure shrouded in a black robe slowly emerged, and the pressure emanating from him was several times more terrifying than that of Liu Yunyi!
Another formidable enemy! And it's highly likely that it's a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator or even higher!
Shen Qingshan's expression changed slightly, but his eyes remained firm. Without turning his head, he shouted at Fu Shaoping, "Go! To the Discipline Hall! Tell Elder Liu that the array's core is at 'Moon Gazing Cliff'!"

Before he finished speaking, he had already transformed into a streak of azure light, taking the initiative to meet Liu Yunyi and the man in black robes! The sword light surged, instantly engulfing the two in battle! Sword energy crisscrossed, and deafening roars filled the air; clearly, Shen Qingshan was desperately buying him time!
Fu Shaoping's eyes were bulging with tears. He knew that staying would only be a burden! He suddenly got up from the ground, ignoring the excruciating pain all over his body, and poured all the remaining true energy into his legs. He then ran wildly towards the Discipline Hall at the foot of the mountain!
Behind him, the deafening sounds of battle filled the air; ahead lay a long mountain path and unknown reinforcements. The Ice Heart Mirror in his arms remained burning hot, just like his burning will at that moment.

He must survive! He must deliver the message!

Fu Shaoping pushed his lightness technique to its limit, practically burning his life force as he ran. The mountain path rushed past beneath his feet, the scenery on both sides blurring into a blur. The wind howled in his ears, but even clearer was the heart-pounding collision and roar of true energy emanating from the bamboo forest behind him.

Senior Brother Shen is fighting two opponents at once, and he is also under the influence of the Spirit-Locking Powder!
Each loud bang struck Fu Shaoping's heart like a hammer blow. He dared not look back, afraid to see the cyan sword light vanish. He could only run, run desperately, transforming all his fear, worry, and anger into the power of his run.

A metallic taste rose in his throat, which he forced down. His meridians throbbed with a needle-like pain from the overload, but he dared not slow down. The Ice Heart Mirror in his arms remained burning hot, as if reminding him of the mission he bore.

"The key to the formation is at 'Moon Gazing Cliff'!" (End of Chapter)