Fighting Soul Clan Demoness

Chapter 540 Heavenly Lightning Strike! (4k3)

Cold sweat beaded on his forehead. The Yellow Spring Venerable, unable to catch his breath, roared, "Azure Sea Venerable, I have already presented you with the strange fire, only asking to personally save face. Why...?!"

He took the money but didn't do the job. If he hadn't known that the other party was backed by the behemoth that is the Soul Palace, he probably would have turned on them immediately.

Venerable Qinghai chuckled and said, "But I have also said that even if you make a condition, I may not agree to it, right?"

He turned to look at the floating meteorite surrounded by countless figures, his eyes flashing with evil light: "Huang Quan, now is the time to join forces to attack the Starfall Pavilion. I have no need to cause you trouble at this time. To tell you the truth, that young man, my Soul Palace is determined to have him!"

Xiao Yan's name has long been renowned in Zhongzhou, and based on the information he has revealed so far, he is most likely the newly promoted Heavenly-level Protector, Hun Yan, who once served under Protector Ying!
The fact that the other party was able to infiltrate the Starfall Pavilion should have been a cause for celebration, but unfortunately, the Shadow Protector has completely disappeared since leaving the branch hall, and even his soul imprint has become extremely dim, leaving his fate unknown.

The people of the Soul Palace are all cold-hearted, so it's normal for Soul Flame to be indifferent to the life and death of his superiors. However, these two seemingly unrelated things, when combined with the true identity of Protector Shadow, are quite different.
That makes it rather intriguing.

Upon hearing Venerable Qinghai name the person he wanted, Venerable Bing merely nodded slightly, his brows still carrying an indifferent chill, as if to freeze one's soul.

Clearly, he seemed to have anticipated the request from the Venerable Qinghai.

"This"

The Yellow Springs Venerable's expression finally turned ugly.

Among those present, although his strength wasn't the weakest, his influence was undeniably the weakest. He lacked the terrifying personal strength of Venerable Wind. Ice River Valley could destroy Yellow Springs Pavilion with a flick of its finger, let alone Soul Palace.
When the most powerful Ice Venerable colludes with the Azure Sea Venerable, even as a Dou Zun, he has no reason not to bow down.

This is a naked threat!

"Lord of the Yellow Springs Pavilion, are you considering withdrawing?" Venerable Qinghai smiled subtly: "If you want to withdraw, it's not too late. My Soul Palace has never liked wasting manpower. Although I came alone this time, it doesn't mean there won't be reinforcements."

Upon seeing this, Venerable Huangquan's face turned pale.

Having obtained inside information from the Soul Palace, how could there be any chance to quit halfway?
I fear that no sooner have I left than I'll be intercepted and killed by reinforcements from the Soul Palace, becoming a colossal joke that will perish even before the Starfall Pavilion.
He clenched his teeth so hard they almost broke, but in the end he could only force himself to calm down and force out an extremely ugly smile:

"I will obey the arrangements of the Soul Palace!"

Venerable Qinghai nodded in satisfaction, stopped communicating with the other party, and slowly walked to Venerable Bing's side.

“Foolish old man,” Ice Venerable said with his eyes closed, “thinking that you can deceive people with a ball of strange fire and try to gain benefits right under our noses, how utterly ridiculous.”

"Hehe, you can't really blame him for that."

The Venerable Qinghai revealed a sinister smile, which, combined with his gentle face, made him appear extremely sinister and terrifying.
"After all, when it comes to double-crossing, no one can compare with my Soul Palace."

Meanwhile, inside the main hall of the Starfall Pavilion.

From junior Douling disciples to elder Douzong disciples, all members of the Starfall Pavilion gathered together, their eyes filled with indescribable fear and apprehension.

During this period, trapped by the threat of the Ice Valley, all intelligence lines from the outside world have been completely cut off, turning the Starfall Pavilion into a dead zone isolated from the world, where it can only wait for the enemy's attack like a headless fly.

The disparity in strength was already so vast that it was despairing, yet the opponent showed no arrogance whatsoever. Instead, they chose the safest method of encirclement, slowly eroding everyone's fighting spirit. This kind of torment was even more painful than fighting to the death.

It could be said that every passing minute was a silent countdown to the demise of the Starfall Pavilion.
The only hope for breaking the deadlock rested on Hun Ruoruo and her companion, who had gone to Burning Flame Valley for help.

Suddenly, the usually well-trained shadow guard seemed to have lost his composure, stumbling into the hall and saying in a trembling voice:

"Lord Pavilion Master, the Ice River Valley army is pressing in and has already surrounded the entire Tianxing Mountain Range!"

"what?!"

Upon hearing this, the room erupted in an uproar.

The already oppressive atmosphere suddenly erupted like a flood bursting its banks, leaving everyone pale and terrified.

With a massive army pressing in, it means the enemy has no intention of holding back and will deploy all its forces!

Putting aside the outrageous number of powerful figures, the sheer intimidation posed by the four Dou Zun alone was enough to drive everyone to despair. Was Ice River Valley going to completely wipe out Starfall Pavilion with such ruthlessness?!

Venerable Feng was also caught off guard, but unlike the other disciples, he did not show any panic. He calmly and said in a deep voice, "Do you have any intention of negotiating with Binghe and the others?"

The dark figure trembled, its voice dry and lifeless: "The other party hasn't uttered a single word!"

"Sneer," Venerable Feng sneered, "A wolf in sheep's clothing, just as I expected."

Since ancient times, negotiation has always been a matter of kings meeting kings; this is an unchanging principle in the Dou Qi Continent.

If Ice Valley truly came only for the Calamity Poison Body, it would never have sent just an arrogant envoy to persuade them, much less launched a full-scale attack without saying a word.

Therefore, what the other party really wants is nothing more than the entire Starfall Pavilion.

He stood up, his invisible aura converging into a single point as if a star field were collapsing, his long, black and white hair dancing wildly in the wind:

"Everyone from the Starfall Pavilion, step out!"

"If I am not harmed, you will not die!"

Given the vast disparity between the two sides, any promises or guarantees would appear utterly pale and powerless, and the idea of ​​achieving zero casualties in a war is a laughable fantasy that wouldn't even fool a three-year-old.

The only thing the Wind Venerable could do was stand in front of everyone.

"Haha!" Upon hearing this, Lin Yan, who had been squatting next to Mu Qingluan, jumped up excitedly and laughed loudly, "To have a Dou Zun powerhouse as my meat shield, I'd die happy! Die happy!"

He was not a member of the Starfall Pavilion, nor had he received any benefits other than hospitality. It could be said that being trapped here was a completely undeserved misfortune.

But precisely because of Lin Yan's special status, the fear in everyone's eyes actually dissipated considerably after hearing his treasonous words, and even a hint of fighting spirit rose up.

Yes, how could a Dou Zun-level expert not attract attention when he condescends to draw everyone's fire in order to create an opportunity for them to attack?

Most of them here would probably never imagine in their lives that one day they would have a Dou Zun leading the charge for them. For cultivators with a firm heart for seeking the Dao, this is an immense honor.

After all, who wouldn't be tempted by the chance to hear about their glorious achievements in teahouses and restaurants even fifty years after they've died?!

Not everyone is content to remain unknown.

"Hey, you rascal, what are you saying? My master is not your meat shield!"

Upon hearing this, Mu Qingluan's previously red eyes immediately stopped brimming with tears. Angrily, she grabbed Lin Yan's sleeve and desperately pulled him back. Lin Yan was no match for her and was pulled so hard that he stumbled and fell to the ground.

"Damn it!" He sat up angrily and said, "I'm trying to boost the morale of your Starfall Pavilion, what are you doing causing trouble!"

"I don't care what you say, I just don't want my master to die!" Mu Qingluan retorted defiantly, her voice fading as she finally pursed her lips, her words turning into a dreamlike murmur of expectation, "I don't want anyone to die."

Seeing the childish bickering of the two people in front of them, the crowd was first slightly stunned, then calmed down, looked at each other, and saw a faint smile in each other's eyes.

The idea that no one should die is obviously false; how can there be no war without deaths?
But that doesn't stop people from always saying this, just like soldiers rushing to the battlefield, making solemn promises to their families over and over again, a mixture of sincerity and pretense, lies or last words.

Above the sky, the four Venerable Ones each held a position, indifferently watching the crowds filing out below.

With the infusion of battle qi, the Dou Zun's halo swelled in the wind, resembling four great suns. Even the blazing sun in the dome seemed to dim, and every ray of light felt like the end of the world, sweeping away endless carnage.

The Battle Venerable is like the sun, the Battle King is like a star!
Gazing at the vast, painting-like sky, even with Venerable Wind's composure, he couldn't help but frown, clearly feeling an indescribable pressure.

"You think you can use your Dou Zun power to crush the fighting spirit of my disciples? You've got a good plan!" Venerable Feng snorted coldly, his body suddenly flashing into the air.

With a wave of his hand, an invisible wind barrier instantly condensed, forming a barrier in front of the crowd behind him to isolate the oppressive force. Then, without holding back, his battle aura erupted like a tsunami.

"woo"

The howling wind echoed through the mountains, and a huge tornado that stretched across the sky crashed towards the Wind Venerable's frail body like a giant dragon. A flash of azure light appeared, and the Dou Zun Wheel grew rapidly, becoming almost equal to the Ice Venerable!
"This old ghost Feng's strength is terrifyingly high?!"

Venerable Huangquan's expression changed drastically. With the cultivation level that his opponent was currently displaying, let alone lasting a hundred rounds as before, he was afraid that he would be completely defeated in less than ten moves!

How could he, also a master of the Four Directions Pavilion, possess such formidable cultivation?!

"Hehe, as expected of Yao Chen's close friend, Feng Xian, you have truly broadened my horizons."

A hint of apprehension flashed in Venerable Qinghai's eyes as well, but his smile remained unchanged. He said softly, "It's a pity that you think you can act recklessly just because you have strong cultivation. Like Yao Chen, you will eventually meet the same end of death and annihilation."

Venerable Feng seemed oblivious, and said indifferently, "Whether I perish or not is not up to you, a mere two-star Dou Zun."

He raised his hand and pointed, and several pale blue tornadoes roared out, piercing straight through the four-person formation, their sharp edges aimed directly at the white-robed figure:

"Binghe, I've heard that you claim your strength is no less than that of Valley Master Tang. I myself have sparred with Valley Master Tang several times, and I am indeed no match for him. If you have such strength, then quickly cut off my head."

How powerful was the encirclement formed by the four Venerables? Even though they were caught off guard by Venerable Feng's sudden attack, they quickly regained their stability under Venerable Qinghai's control.

Even so, this behavior of disregarding everyone else still made Venerable Qinghai's face darken, as if he had been slapped hard in the face in public.

In just two short sentences, the difference in their abilities was immediately apparent!

"Hmph, Feng Xian, you're truly audacious!"

Instead of getting angry, Venerable Qinghai laughed coldly and said, "It's a pity that you won't have the chance to fight Binghe one-on-one."

“We know about your relationship with Yao Chen. Given his methods, it’s impossible that he didn’t leave any backup plans. Don’t be so foolish as to think you can lower our guard by using hidden methods!”

His body trembled, and a deep black light burst forth from his back, transforming into a massive iron chain that sealed off the heavens and earth, connecting the other three together like a bond.

"We will crush you with the most ruthless methods, making you watch helplessly as your Starfall Pavilion perishes!"

The Venerable of Qinghai roared, "Seal the heavens and lock the earth!"

In an instant, a massive, icy blue energy surged from the iron chains and poured into the body of the Azure Sea Venerable. He gasped for breath, exhaling bursts of ice crystals carrying a bone-chilling cold, as he had actually used the battle qi belonging to the Ice Venerable!

As the iron chains continued to spread and cover the area, the originally powerful storm tornado was now subtly blocked by the heavens and earth, as if its source of power had been stripped away.

"Sealing off the power of heaven and earth?"

Venerable Feng's expression darkened. In battles at the Dou Zun level, the application of the power of heaven and earth had long reached the point of being as easy as using one's own arm. Once the support of the energy of heaven and earth was lost, it would be no different from cutting off one's own arm!
As expected, within just a few rounds of combat, Venerable Wind, who was isolated from the power of heaven and earth, quickly fell into a disadvantageous position.

With his strength, he could at most handle only one Ice Venerable, but now, with four of them attacking simultaneously, he had absolutely no chance to fight back.
"Master!"

Gazing at the frail figure besieged in the sky, Mu Qingluan let out a mournful cry, each sound tinged with blood.

Hearing the girl's shouts below, Venerable Wind sighed softly and said in a low voice, "Old man, it seems we can't hide it anymore."

"It's alright. Judging from their expressions, they seem to have been wary of me all along."

Suddenly, a gentle voice resounded throughout the heavens and earth, and in a short while, it transformed directly into a solidified, otherworldly old man.

The old man who chose to appear at this moment was none other than the old man who had been nurturing his strength.

The enormous Dou Zun Wheel slowly emerged from behind him. Although it was quite illusory, it still possessed a terrifying aura that was no less than that of a Dou Zun!
"Yao Chen, I knew you old bastard weren't dead yet!"

The Venerable Qinghai laughed wildly, his killing intent completely replaced by greed. "A soul body at the Dou Zun level, excellent! Truly a heaven-sent treasure. From the moment you appeared, I can declare..."

"Your Starfall Pavilion is doomed!!"

In order to avoid condemnation from all over the mainland, the Soul Palace rarely shows any hostility to the outside world. Even if it does some small things in private, most of them will not attract too much attention.

However, once it involves souls, it's a different story. Anyone who dares to obstruct the Soul Palace from hunting souls will face endless pursuit!

The Heaven-Sealing and Earth-Locking Technique of the Venerable Qinghai continues to expand, and it seems that all the energy of the entire world is being stripped away by it.

Just as tensions were rising, the six Dou Zun in the arena suddenly paused.

A thunderous roar, moving at an imperceptible and terrifying speed, swept across the Tianxing Mountains in an instant.
"This is... a lightning tribulation?!"

The four Dou Zun all looked on in surprise and disbelief as they gazed at the sky.

However, in the next moment, countless terrifying lightning bolts struck down with unparalleled force, suddenly slamming into the iron chains!
"boom!!!"

A deafening explosion rang out, and as the white light dissipated, countless bolts of lightning flashed across the sky, instantly highlighting the two figures as if surrounded by stars.

At this moment, ten thousand sounds rang out in unison, and ten thousand thunderbolts converged!
(End of this chapter)