Perfect World: Start by traveling to the Wuwang Mansion

Chapter 297 The Prelude to War! The Battle Begins!
Sensing something deep within her, the witch, who was struggling to resist the oppressive force crashing down from above, looked in a certain direction, following the strange feeling in her heart.

His gaze immediately locked onto Shi Qingyun, who stood proudly in the crowd. Upon seeing that familiar figure, his eyes instantly welled up with tears.

As they looked at each other, they had a thousand words they wanted to say to one another.

The coldness in the witch's eyes quickly vanished, and a smile involuntarily appeared on her lips after seeing that he was alright.

Shi Hao's body trembled, and a burst of light emanated from him, firmly blocking the oppressive aura that was pressing down on him. He followed the witch's gaze and saw that familiar figure.

Looking at the white-haired, black-clad man shrouded in chaotic energy, Shi Qingyun began to speculate about his strength.

The emperor, Shi Yi, and other prodigies exuded their invincible aura, colliding heavily with the overwhelming power of the Heavenly One descending from the sky.

Perhaps it was an attraction between the demons, but they all turned their gazes toward Shi Qingyun and saw the white-haired man in a long black robe.

Sensing the terrifying aura emanating from Shi Qingyun, a burning desire immediately appeared in everyone's eyes.

After everything was settled, Zhan Shuyu, holding Di Chuan's hand, looked at the disciples, his eyes immediately gleaming with golden light.

"Hehe, it's time to let them see the rules here."

"Come and challenge us if you're arrogant and haughty, haha..."

"Ahem, just kidding, just kidding..."

Looking around, the two people who had been looking at him like he was an idiot immediately stopped, and their expressions changed.

Shi Qingyun ignored Zhan Shuyu, who was having a fit of madness, and went straight to find the witch.

I've missed you terribly since we last met.

The sunset is infinitely beautiful, but it is nearing dusk. The dim, golden afterglow of the setting sun shines into the Imperial Pass, creating a unique beauty.

Shi Qingyun and the witch walked in the evening glow, using the afterglow to stroll through various parts of the Imperial Pass, feeling the weight of history.

I can still feel the burning fighting spirit.

Time flies by like a fleeting moment.

More than a month has passed since Shi Hao and his group arrived in the borderlands.

Throughout the month, cultivators from various Daoist lineages of the Nine Heavens continuously arrived, making the originally deserted Imperial Pass bustling with activity.

Battles are fought every day, and the training ground is always packed with people.

This is not just about joining in the fun, but also about relieving stress and adjusting one's mindset to prepare for the coming war!

During this month, in the borderlands where the wilderness meets the alien realm, it was discovered that alien cultivators were gathering, and a great battle could break out at any moment.

During the month, Shi Qingyun had some rare free time, as ordinary arduous training was no longer effective for him at this point.

Most importantly, he sought to comprehend the Great Dao. Therefore, Shi Qingyun would either accompany the witch on her travels or gather with Shi Hao and others to discuss Daoist principles.

Of course, he would also spar with them, but having entered the Realm of Self-Severance, he could be said to have completely overwhelmed Shi Hao and the others.

Even if they joined forces, they would find it difficult to last more than a few rounds against him.

bang——

A deafening roar erupted, and a figure was seen rapidly breaking through the void before crashing heavily onto the ground.

"Bah, bah, bah -"

Shi Hao dusted off the dust that had risen around him, quickly stood up, and with a surge of divine power, he launched a rapid attack on Shi Qingyun.

A terrifying sword light ripped through the void, its surroundings exuding an aura of reincarnation, causing everything in its path to rapidly enter a cycle of withering and flourishing.

Grass grows and withers, flowers bloom and fade.

Seeing the menacing sword light, Shi Qingyun remained calm and composed, and lightly stomped his foot on the ground.

The Yin-Yang Dao surged around them, transforming into countless sharp longswords that shot towards Shi Hao.

DingTalk —

A series of sparks flew out, and the sound of metal clashing echoed through the void. A dark light surged beneath Shi Hao's feet, and his figure vanished like a ghost.

He swiftly passed through the sea of ​​sword shadows, his face filled with solemnity, and a blood-red light stained the longsword in his hand.

Looking at Shi Qingyun, who remained calm and composed, he gripped the long sword in his hand even tighter.

The sword's edge pierced the void, and its sword intent shook the heavens and earth.

Shi Qingyun's body began to circulate with Daoist energy. He then pointed two fingers together in a sword shape at the void and began to move rapidly through it.

In the blink of an eye, several golden runes appeared rapidly in the void, shining brightly.

The intertwined runes formed a vast prison, pressing down heavily, with terrifying suppressive power flowing through it.

Shi Hao paused, and the power of the laws within his body surged rapidly. Even after so many battles with him, his surprise remained undiminished.

Using the power of its own laws, it connects with the Great Dao of the outside world, transforming it into a cage to suppress its enemies, while remaining impervious to all laws, thus holding an absolute advantage.

If he hadn't chosen the path of using his body as a seed, the Great Dao within his body would have been instantly bound, greatly reducing his combat power and leaving him vulnerable to being slaughtered.

Sword intent flowed around him, cutting away the invisible shackles around him, and he quickly approached Shi Qingyun.

However, just as Shi Hao's strike was about to land on him, a chaotic longsword quickly appeared in the void and blocked the attack.

The blade of the sword exuded a supreme aura of the Heavenly Dao, with wisps of crimson light moving across it.

It seems that as long as the energy is locked, the slash will fall without any mishap.

"This is the Dao artifact that fused with fragments of the Immortal-Slaying Guillotine. It is indeed terrifying."

The moment such a thought crossed Shi Hao's mind, he felt a chilling sensation suddenly coming from behind him.

Chaotic energy permeated Shi Qingyun's body, the spatial passage behind him slowly healed, and the Yin-Yang Dao River could be seen slowly dissipating beneath his feet.

It appeared directly behind Shi Hao, the hilt of its sword pressed against his back.

"Is this the escape technique you've recently developed?"

"It was invisible and mysterious, appearing behind me in the blink of an eye. It was truly terrifying."

Upon hearing this, Shi Qingyun smiled slightly. Although his Yin-Yang Step was only crudely made, its power was already considerable.

When one reaches the pinnacle, one can instantly transform between Yin and Yang, disappearing into a million miles away.

"Treading between Yin and Yang, time and space leave no trace."

"There are still many things that need improvement after actual combat, but thank you anyway."

Upon hearing this, Shi Hao waved his hand, saying that he was also trying to hone his combat skills, and that it was a mutually beneficial thing.

"A little episode is about to begin before the war starts, and the battle between the Nine Heavens and the younger generation of the alien world is about to begin."

"Be careful."

Upon hearing this, Shi Hao nodded. Before a war breaks out, someone must set off a prelude to rehearse the battle and to demoralize the enemy.

From Shi Hao, Shi Qingyun learned about his various adventures during this period and couldn't help but feel happy for his rapid improvement.

After exchanging a few more words, Shi Qingyun followed the witch away from where they were and headed towards her cave. "Qingyun, I'm about to break through to the mid-stage of the Void Dao realm. I can handle the battles that follow on my own."

"You can go about your business without worrying about me."

The witch took Shi Qingyun's arm and spoke slowly beside him, her tone full of seriousness.

She didn't know what dangers lay ahead on the battlefield, but she didn't want to be a burden to him.

Shi Qingyun thought for a moment and then agreed, knowing in his heart what the witch was thinking.

The next day, early in the morning.

Shi Hao, the Emperor, and many other geniuses from the Nine Heavens gathered in the square, preparing to head to the front lines.

Every face was filled with fighting spirit, and everyone hoped to break through to a higher realm amidst blood and fire.

His fame resounded throughout the remote borderlands.

"These foreigners have invaded our borders! Go and fight them!"

"With the blood of the enemy, let our mighty name shine upon the heavens!"

Hearing these words, the fighting spirit in their hearts also rose, and an invincible aura gathered in the square, breaking through the sky.

In the land bordering the alien realm, fragments of stars, whose origins are unknown, drift across the sky, and the crimson heavens are the blood of the ancient immortals that has never faded.

As soon as Shi Qingyun and the others landed here, they felt a sense of desolation, and a feeling of sorrow lingered in their hearts.

The earth was ravaged, the sky was shattered and stars had fallen, and the air was filled with a foul smell of blood.

Before they had gotten any closer, they heard screams and cries of agony.

The earth was trembling, and waves of air swept in, ruffling the hems of everyone's clothes.

As one of the leaders of the group, Shi Qingyun, a cultivator who had severed his own ties, addressed Shi Hao and the others:

"A group of cultivators from another realm are besieging the people of the Nine Heavens. Kill them!"

After uttering those words, he vanished from his spot and rushed towards the group of foreign cultivators.

Shi Hao and the others also used their escape techniques to fly quickly forward.

In the blink of an eye, a group of imposing Void Dao cultivators came into view, chasing after several disheveled figures.

The foreign cultivators watched as Shi Hao and his group appeared not far away. As their auras clashed, they immediately clashed without exchanging many words.

Shi Qingyun landed in the void and, seeing that none of the foreign cultivators had killed any of his own, did not go to help.

Instead, they left them all with Shi Hao and the others, since this was their first time facing cultivators from another region, and they needed to get used to it.

As expected of the leaders of the younger generation in the Nine Heavens, Shi Hao and his group quickly resolved their battles, even against cultivators from other realms, within the same cultivation level.

"Those so-called geniuses from other realms are probably hunting down cultivators from the Nine Heavens."

"Taking care of them should also dampen the arrogance of the foreign cultivators!"

In the days that followed, Shi Qingyun and his group traveled around hunting down foreign cultivators, which to some extent dampened their offensive.

As for Shi Hao and the others, after becoming familiar with the battles in the borderlands, they began to act independently, wanting to hone their skills on this battlefield.

On a vast, open land.

The witch hovered in the void, an ancient bronze mirror behind her emitting a faint light, and in the shadows, figures flashed past on it.

Even just seeing their backs, those figures exuded an imposing aura.

In front of the witch, a group of foreign cultivators were fighting each other, their eyes filled with killing intent.

Ignoring who was around him, he unleashed a barrage of magical techniques, bombarding all directions.

Before long, one after another, the foreign cultivators were attacked by the magical techniques coming from all directions and fell to the ground, unable to get up.

In the void, the aura emanating from the witch slowly subsided, and the ancient bronze mirror behind her, which emitted a soft glow, slowly returned to her body.

Watching from the side, Shi Qingyun was also somewhat amazed by the terrifying power unleashed by the Witch Kongming Dao.

"Before the enemy could even see who was coming, they were already killing each other in the illusion."

"The Void Dao Seed is truly bizarre."

Moreover, as the witch's realm grows, the power that this Dao Seed can unleash will become increasingly greater.

The witch flashed back to Shi Qingyun's side, a hint of pride on her face.

"With the help of the Void Seed, even if we are no match for the opponent, we can escape quickly."

"You have lingered here for so long because of me, now go, there is no need to worry about me."

The witch spoke in a very serious tone, knowing that Shi Qingyun was concerned about her, which was why she lingered for so long.

"I also need to go and gain some experience. Staying by your side will only confine me."

Upon hearing this, Shi Qingyun was worried, but she nodded, knowing that it was her choice and she would not interfere.

"In that case, go ahead, but be careful in everything you do."

“We meet up at the Imperial Pass every now and then.”

The witch stepped forward and threw herself into his arms, lightly touching his cheek with her soft lips before quickly disappearing from the spot.

Watching the beautiful figure gradually disappear before his eyes, Shi Qingyun saw the north wind blowing blew up, stirring up a sky full of red light, which dyed half of the sky.

"Since you're in such a hurry to find me, then come on over."

"Let's see what gives you the nerve!"

From the nine cultivators he rescued, they already knew that his name had risen to the top of the alien realm's kill list, and they were all searching for him.

"It's time to make them bleed a little."

"echo!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a strange aura emanated from his body, and the space behind him instantly rippled like a lake.

He turned and entered the calm lake, immediately creating ripples. His figure was swallowed up and disappeared from the spot.

In a floating stone area filled with star fragments and permeated with blood.

A fierce battle is unfolding. A burly man, surrounded by a blood-red aura and covered in runes, stands in the void.

He watched the carnage unfolding beneath his feet, his eyes remaining completely unmoved.

His terrifying aura of "Slaying Me" shook the void. At his feet lay a cultivator whose chest was pierced and whose eyes were wide open in anger.

"The so-called 'slaying me' in the Nine Heavens is nothing more than a clay chicken and a clay dog."

"The clan elders summoned me out of seclusion just for that brat. How boring!"

"The only thing I can do is kill more people to please myself."

(End of this chapter)