Slender willows sway in the breeze

Chapter 242 Delaying time
Liu Sijun was overjoyed and quickly told Gu Changzhou about the discovery: "Changzhou, look at this record. We possess the Starry Sky Sword Qi and the Southern Bright Fire, so we might really be able to break the restrictions of the Jade Pool Wonderland."

Gu Changzhou carefully examined the record and nodded, saying, "That's right, this might be our breakthrough. But we still need to conduct further research to determine the specific solution."

So the two continued to study the ancient books in depth, while also keeping an eye on other developments.

Several days later, Leng Xuan brought important news: "It seems that Tianxu Palace has already begun to take action. Some of their experts are secretly gathering and will likely head to Yaochi Wonderland soon."

Gu Changzhou and Liu Sijun exchanged a glance, their eyes revealing determination: "It seems we don't have much time left. How is Master's training progressing?"

Leng Xuan replied, "There have been some results so far. The disciples of Yougu Palace have improved in strength. The Fenglei Kingdom's team has also arrived and is ready to depart at any time."

Gu Changzhou nodded and said, "Okay, let's set off immediately. We'll discuss the specific action plan further on our way to Yaochi Wonderland."

The group set off in a grand procession toward the Jade Pool Wonderland. Gu Changzhou rode on the black unicorn, his posture upright and his eyes sharp, always alert to the movements around him.

Liu Sijun followed closely behind, the Xuanming Bone Whip in his hand trembling slightly, as if sensing the impending crisis.

During the flight, Xu Hechen took out several beautifully drawn drawings, which marked the information they currently had about the Jade Pool Wonderland.

He said, "According to ancient records and our speculation, the entrance to Yaochi Wonderland should be protected by multiple restrictions, and we must be careful. Moreover, since Tianxu Palace has already taken action, they may have set up an ambush at the entrance."

After pondering for a moment, Liu Sijun said, "We can have the disciples of Yougu Palace form a vanguard team and use their newly learned methods of breaking restrictions to test the restrictions ahead. If they encounter danger, they can retreat in time."

Gu Changzhou nodded in agreement: "This plan is feasible. Meanwhile, Leng Xuan, you lead the disciples of Tianji Pavilion to conduct reconnaissance in the surrounding area. Once you discover any trace of Tianxu Palace, notify us immediately."

After receiving the order, Leng Xuan led several disciples of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion and quickly dispersed in all directions.

At this moment, the squad leader from Fenglei Kingdom stepped forward, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "General Gu, we are willing to obey your orders. What are your instructions?"

Gu Changzhou looked at him and said, "Your squad is responsible for covering the rear, protecting the safety of the rear of the team, and preventing Tianxu Palace from launching a sneak attack from behind." "Yes!"

After receiving his orders, the squad leader returned to the rear of the group.

The group continued on their journey and soon arrived near the mountain range where the Jade Pool Wonderland was located.

Looking into the distance, one can see swirling clouds and mist, with faint glimmers of multicolored light, which is the entrance to the Jade Pool Wonderland.

Gu Changzhou raised his hand to signal everyone to stop. He carefully observed the surrounding environment and found that the restrictions at the entrance were indeed very complex, with beams of light flowing around, seemingly containing powerful energy.

Gu Changzhou said, "Everyone be careful, prepare for action."

The vanguard team, composed of disciples from Yougu Palace, set off first. They cautiously approached the barrier, carrying various magical artifacts in their hands, attempting to break it.

However, just as they touched the barrier, it suddenly emitted a bright light, and waves of energy swept towards them.

"Go back!"

At the command of the vanguard squad leader, the disciples quickly retreated.

However, several disciples were still hit by the energy wave and suffered minor injuries.

Upon seeing this, Liu Sijun frowned deeply: "This restriction is even more powerful than we imagined. It seems we cannot act rashly."

Xu Hechen stepped forward, took out the ancient book, and carefully compared it with the records: "Perhaps we need to use the Starry Sky Sword Qi and the Southern Bright Fire at the same time to break this restriction."

Gu Changzhou nodded, gripping the Xuan Tie sword. Star power condensed on the blade, causing it to radiate a dazzling light. Liu Sijun, on the other hand, activated the Nanming Li Fire within her body, the flames dancing in her palm, radiating a scorching aura.

The two looked at each other and attacked at the same time.

Gu Changzhou's Starry Sword Qi and Liu Sijun's Southern Bright Fire converged in the air, forming a powerful beam of energy that shot towards the restriction.

The barrier began to tremble violently under the impact of the energy beam, its light flickering erratically.

Finally, with a deafening roar, a crack appeared in the barrier.

"Quick, now!"

Gu Changzhou shouted, and everyone rushed toward the crack.

When they entered the Jade Pool Wonderland, they found that the scenery inside was strange, with exotic flowers and rare herbs everywhere, as well as clear lake water that exuded a spiritual aura.

But they had no time to appreciate the scenery, because they could sense that the people of Tianxu Palace were not far away.

Sure enough, after they had advanced some distance, a group of people dressed in black robes suddenly appeared ahead. They were experts from the Heavenly Ruins Palace. He sneered, "I didn't expect you to actually find this place. However, today this is your burial ground!"

Gu Changzhou gripped the black iron sword in his hand, his eyes resolute: "Today, we will not only stop your conspiracy, but also wipe you all out!"

"It's shameless to talk big."

With a wave of his hand, the elder of Tianxu Palace sent thirty bronze puppets emerging from the lake.

The puppet's eyes glowed with ghostly fire, and the "Blood Sacrifice" rune engraved on its chest resonated with Liu Sijun's Xuanming Bone Whip.

Her demon-suppressing talisman suddenly flew out of her palm, spinning in the air and cutting through the puppet's joints.

"careful!"

Xu Hechen threw out three Nine-Turn Rejuvenation Pills, which exploded among the puppets, forming the Nanming Fire Barrier.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Gu Changzhou unleashed his Starry Sky Sword Qi, cutting the puppet array into twelve segments. Each segment of the puppets spontaneously reassembled itself, transforming into bone whips to attack.

"They're stalling for time!" Leng Xuan's voice came from the Taixu Mirror. "The Yaochi spiritual liquid in the southwest is being extracted!"

Suddenly, Liu Sijun's Xuanming Bone Whip pointed towards the bottom of the lake, and Ji Su's phantom image appeared on the whip: "Use your Nanming Li Fire to ignite the icy pool in the center of the lake!"

Liu Sijun leaped into the lake and discovered that a water unicorn, sealed away three thousand years ago, lay dormant at the bottom.

She inserted the demon-suppressing talisman into the Qilin's forehead, and the Nanming Fire awakened the sleeping guardian beast.

The water unicorn roared to the sky, and the lake water instantly froze into ice, turning the Tianxu Palace disciples who were extracting spiritual liquid into ice sculptures.

Gu Changzhou cleaved through layers of demonic cultivators and finally found the Heavenly Jade Lotus beneath the Nine Heavens Palace.

However, nine demonic cultivator corpses floated around the immortal lotus, their nascent souls melting into black viscous liquid, forming the "Nine Netherworld Fire Array".

Gu Changzhou's Molin Sword suddenly broke, and the remnant soul within the sword transformed into chains that bound the slime.