Slender willows sway in the breeze

Chapter 210 Blood Moon

"It's done!" Master Lu tossed twelve Nine-Turn Golden Pills from a distance. "Quickly swallow them to stabilize your Nascent Soul!"

Liu Sijun tilted her head back and swallowed the golden pill. Suddenly, the Taixu Mirror absorbed the starlight from the sky and condensed into star-track chains behind her.

The chains pierced through the Nascent Soul, binding it to the Tai Xu Mirror, forming the "Tai Xu Nascent Soul".

Thus, she became the first person in the cultivation world to form a Nascent Soul using the five spiritual roots.

At the bottom of the Abyss, thousands of miles away, nine giant bronze coffins suddenly opened simultaneously.

The Blood Spirit Sect Leader's nascent soul, wrapped in rotting flesh, was reborn. His pupils reflected the image of Liu Sijun forming his nascent soul: "I'm determined to have this five-elemental-root nascent soul!"

His palm pressed against the magic array eye in the center of the abyss, and the entire abyss began to sink.

The "Nine Nether Demon Abyss," sealed for a thousand years, emerged from the seabed. The demonic energy of the abyss merged with the blood mist of the Blood Spirit Sect, forming the "Blood Demon Array" that blotted out the sky.

"Master, Liu Sijun has broken through to the Nascent Soul stage!"

The Dharma Protector knelt and reported.

"Perfect." The sect leader licked his lips. "My 'Nine Infants Demon Refining Array' requires a five-elemental-root Nascent Soul as its core. Issue my order: three days from now, when the blood moon is high in the sky, the Blood Spirit Sect will unleash its full force, targeting—Laiyang County!"

Liu Sijun's Void Mirror reflected the outline of the Blood Demon Array, and the star trails within the mirror suddenly became disordered. "Not good! The Blood Spirit Cult is resurrecting the Nine Netherworld Abyss!" She projected the image from the mirror onto the Chu family's council hall. "They intend to sacrifice the entire Laiyang Prefecture to reshape the Abyss."

Gu Changzhou's Xuan Tie sword burned in his palm: "I have contacted the three major sects. The astrologers of Yaohua Palace are currently devising a solution, and the talisman army of Piaomiao Palace will arrive tomorrow."

"The Chu family's protective mountain formation can withstand the Blood Demon Qi." Chu Jinghong took out a jade pendant that Chu Shi had liked before his death. It faintly exuded a gentle aura. "Although A Yue cannot cultivate, what she left behind may also play a role at a critical moment. This jade pendant was once tainted with the aura of the Southern Bright Fire, so it may be able to restrain the Nine Nether Demon Qi to some extent."

Li Qing suddenly spat out black blood, and her mutated fire spirit root went berserk within her body: "Sister, my fire spirit root... seems to be able to devour demonic energy!"

Liu Sijun grasped his hand, the star power of her Nascent Soul suppressing the raging flames: "This jade pendant may be an aid left to us by our mother, complementing your fire spirit root." She placed the jade pendant in Li Qing's hand, "Qing'er, in tomorrow's battle, carry this power from your mother, and join me in breaking the formation with the Blazing Fire Sword!"

At this time, the elders of the Liu family also offered their opinions and solutions.

An elder said, "Our Liu family's sword formation can also work in conjunction with the Chu family's mountain-protecting formation to enhance our defense. The sword formation operates with the power of the five elements, which may resonate with the star power of the Tai Xu Mirror and improve our overall defense."

Another elder suggested, "We should set up some traps around Laiyang County in advance to weaken the Blood Spirit Cult's offensive. We can use the earth's spiritual energy to set up five-element traps so that the Blood Spirit Cult's disciples will not return."

Liu Sijun nodded slightly, carefully considering the elders' suggestions, while turning his gaze to Gu Changzhou, signaling him to express his opinion.

Gu Changzhou stepped forward, his expression calm and his eyes sharp: "What you all say is absolutely right. The Liu family's sword formation and the Chu family's mountain-protecting formation, working together, will definitely enhance our defense. And the deployment of the Five Elements Trap can severely damage the Blood Spirit Sect's army as they march, blunting their momentum. However, the Blood Spirit Sect has come out in full force this time, so they must have made preparations. We also need to consider their possible countermeasures."

He frowned slightly, paused briefly, and continued, "I have transferred the 50,000 Molin troops from the nearest Laiyang County and made contact with the three major sects. The astrologers of Yaohua Palace are skilled in divination, and they are doing their best to find a way to break the Blood Demon Formation and the 'Nine Infants Demon Refining Formation'."

The talisman army from the Misty Palace will arrive tomorrow. Their talismans are extremely powerful and can play an important role in the battle.

However, the Blood Spirit Sect's strength should not be underestimated, especially the demonic energy of the Nine Nether Demon Abyss, which is extremely troublesome. Even with Liu Sijun's current early Nascent Soul stage cultivation, despite the advantages of the Void Mirror and the Five Elemental Roots, facing the Blood Spirit Sect leader and their powerful formation alone is far too dangerous.

After a moment of contemplation, Liu Sijun said, "What Mo Linhou said makes sense. The Blood Spirit Sect has come with great force this time, and we cannot let our guard down."

Li Qing's mutated fire spirit root can devour demonic energy, and with the help of the jade pendant left by her mother, she can assist everyone in fighting against the demonic energy of the Nine Netherworlds.

"And my Nascent Soul, resonating with the Void Mirror, will also try its best to restrain the Blood Spirit Cult's power in battle."

She looked at everyone, her eyes resolute: "In this battle, we must each utilize our strengths and cooperate with each other. The Liu family's sword formation will be commanded by the elders of each palace, working closely with the Chu family's mountain-protecting formation to form a solid defensive line;
Mo Linhou, you have profound cultivation and rich experience. I would like to ask you to lead the Xuanjia Guard and several elders of Yougu Palace to find an opportunity to break through the 'Nine Infants Demon Refining Formation' and destroy the formation's core.

Li Qing accompanied me to resist the demonic energy of the Nine Netherworlds and create conditions for breaking the formation.

Everyone nodded in agreement, accepted the order, and left, each preparing for the fierce battle that was about to begin.

Three days later, the blood moon arrived as scheduled, shrouding the entire Laiyang Prefecture in an eerie crimson hue. The Blood Spirit Cult's army, like a black torrent, rapidly approached.

Liu Sijun stood on the high platform of the Chu family mansion, holding the Taixu Mirror, his eyes fixed on the direction of the Blood Spirit Sect.

Within the Mirror of Emptiness, the outline of the Blood Demon Array became increasingly clear, and the Netherworld Demonic Qi surged and churned, causing one's heart to tremble.

"Activate the mountain-protecting formation and the Liu family sword formation!"

At Liu Sijun's command, the Chu family's mountain-protecting formation erupted in crimson flames, while the Liu family's sword formation crisscrossed with sword energy. The two defensive lines were closely connected, forming an impregnable wall.

The Blood Spirit Cult disciples charged frantically at the defensive line, uttering strange cries as if completely controlled by evil thoughts.

At the same time, the leader of the Blood Spirit Cult stood at the rear of the army, his hands forming a seal, activating the "Nine Infants Demon Refining Array".

Nine enormous demonic infants emerged from the blood mist, baring their fangs and claws as they lunged at the defensive line.

Wherever the demonic infant passed, space distorted and demonic energy overflowed.

"Everyone stay calm, don't panic!"

Liu Sijun shouted loudly, while simultaneously mobilizing the power of the Taixu Nascent Soul. The Taixu Mirror shot out beams of starlight, which collided with the demonic energy of the demonic infant, trying to restrain its movements as much as possible.

Gu Changzhou brandished the Xuan Tie sword, unleashing the power of wind and thunder, and led the Xuanjia Guards and several elders of Yougu Palace towards the demonic infant.

The soldiers of the Molin Army were well-trained and coordinated perfectly. They formed battle formations and thwarted the attacks of the Blood Spirit Sect disciples one by one.

The elders of Yougu Palace unleashed their unique skills, engaging in a fierce battle against the demonic infant.

Li Qing held the Blazing Fire Sword, the six-winged phoenix phantom burning fiercely. He gripped the jade pendant tightly in his hand, and activated his mutated fire spirit root to its fullest extent.

The flames and the gentle aura of the jade pendant blended together, forming a strange power that shot towards the demonic infant, resisting the invasion of the Nine Netherworld demonic energy.