I made the entire cultivation world cry

Chapter 354 This is my own grand-disciple! (Seeking monthly votes)
Outside of Hanya Mountain.

The two Nascent Soul stage auras collided like raging seas, causing the clouds to shatter and the mountains to tremble.

Jiang Yunye held the Canglang Sword, its blade as smooth as water, yet concealing a terrifying killing intent.

"Sword Master Yunye, it wasn't easy for you to join the Kunwu Sword Sect. Aren't you afraid of being expelled from the sect?"

Pei Xuanling barely managed to block the sharpness of the Canglang Sword, but his blood and qi were still shaken by the sword energy.

Before he finished speaking, the Canglang Sword suddenly erupted, its sword light like a dragon, aiming straight for Pei Xuanling's throat!
Pei Xuanling's expression changed drastically. He hastily summoned a Xuanjin Ancient Shield, but it was cleaved open by the sword energy.

“He’s afraid of punishment according to clan rules, but I’m not.”

A clear, cool female voice came from the horizon, like a cold spring gurgling over jade.

Jiang Yunye's eyes lit up, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up. "Suhua, you're here too!"

Amidst the wind and snow, a figure in pure white descended from the sky. Her black hair cascaded like a waterfall, her features were exquisite, and she wore a white robe that was even whiter than snow, with pale blue lotus patterns embroidered on the hem. In her hand, she held a budding blue lotus, from which a faint spiritual light seemed to flow. She was a demon spirit.

This person is none other than Su Hua, the Nascent Soul Ancestor of the Cangling Sect and Dan Xi's master!
Her eyes were clear and cold, and her steps were like lotus blossoms, leaving the wind and snow still wherever she went.

“Pei Xuanling,” Su Hua said calmly, her voice unhurried yet carrying an undeniable air of authority, “Release all my Bei Xuan people, or I will kill you today.”

Pei Xuanling's expression shifted between light and dark, his gaze darting between Jiang Yunye and Su Hua, a hint of retreat creeping into his mind.

"So many people from Beixuan have come to Qianzhou. We can't let them use Qianzhou's resources for free. If you want to take, you must first give. As long as you provide sufficient compensation, I will help Beixuan negotiate and get the Qiantian Sect to release them!"

He paused, then feigned magnanimity and flicked his sleeve, "Today, I'll turn a blind eye and let you take those Foundation Establishment juniors from the mine. If the Qian Tian Sect asks about it, I'll take responsibility. It's also... out of consideration for our past relationship!"

Having said that, he dared not linger any longer, and his figure transformed into a streak of light as he fled in panic.

Jiang Yunye scoffed, "You run fast, don't you?"

Su Hua snorted coldly and turned to walk towards the mine.

"Suhua, wait for me!"

……

In the eastern mining area, gravel flew everywhere and smoke and dust filled the air.

The late-stage Golden Core cultivator from the Qian Tian Sect stared greedily at Hong Li, "Fox demon, hand over your source of the strange fire, and I'll spare your life."

He made a hand seal, and the Seven Profound Sun Tower, which was suspended in mid-air, roared and vibrated, and the crimson-gold runes flowing on the tower suddenly lit up!

"town!"

Flower Maiden's body was surrounded by swirling ice crystals, attempting to freeze the tower that was pressing down on her, but she was forced to retreat repeatedly by the fire spewing from the bottom of the tower, and the frost melted away inch by inch.

Fortunately, Zhenshan punched upwards, managing to keep the tower suspended in mid-air. However, Zhenshan's arms exploded, sending debris flying, and he was instantly seriously injured.

The fire on the tower was also some kind of strange fire, fiercely scorching the body of the mountain-suppressing entity.

Jiang Yi saw from afar that although Hong Li's Yin-Erosion Moth Flame was domineering, it could not burn the high-level Spirit Binding Rope that flew out from the strange golden tower. The Spirit Binding Rope always followed Hong Li.

The late-stage Golden Core cultivator had reached the Gathering of Laws realm, capable of casting spells instantly. His attacks were like a whirlwind. Zhen Shan protected Hua Gu, while Hong Li dodged everywhere, unable to defend herself, and was in grave danger.

"Zhaoming!"

Jiang Yi's eyes sharpened, and the moment he obtained the Zhaoming Sword, more than a dozen solid and fierce Heavenly Gang Sword Qi shot out from the sword-nurturing gourd at his waist.

Each sword aura was firmly attached to and precisely controlled by Jiang Yi's divine sense, as if fourteen Jiang Yi clones were wielding swords and fighting.

Jiang Yi's sword technique reached its peak, the sword light condensed like a drill, carrying the sharpness of Geng metal, and pierced straight into the weak point of the Lieyang Tower.

The strange fire that suppressed Hua Gu and Zhen Shan was instantly torn open by a single sword strike, allowing Hua Gu to escape Zhen Shan's clutches.

Jiang Yi twisted his wrist, and his sword energy severed all the binding ropes that were wrapped around Hong Li like serpents.

Hum!
Once Hongli was freed, she immediately reunited with Huagu Zhenshan.

Jiang Yi's sword moved nimbly, slashing diagonally and then counter-slashing, its strange arc avoiding the strange fire gushing from the front of the Blazing Sun Tower, and striking straight at the face of the Golden Core cultivator.

The domineering sword energy swept like a raging tide, directly clashing with the several flaming flags that the Golden Core cultivator had instantly thrown out.

With a deafening roar, all the small flags were snapped in two.

"An ant trying to shake a tree! How dare you!"

The Golden Core cultivator was both shocked and furious. He had never seen such a bizarre and powerful sword technique before, and the Geng metal energy on the sword was extremely sharp and difficult to defend against.

The Golden Core cultivator angrily waved his hand, and without needing to form hand seals, the air within a radius of several dozen feet suddenly distorted, and hundreds of fist-sized dark red fireballs appeared out of thin air, compressed and condensed!

In the blink of an eye, it was like a sky full of stars falling, carrying an aura of destruction that could burn everything, and it crashed down indiscriminately on the sword shadows slashing from all directions and on Jiang Yi himself!
Boom boom boom!
The battlefield was instantly engulfed by a barrage of explosions, flames soared into the sky, and shockwaves filled the air.

Jiang Yi returned to his sword for protection, drawing upon the earth's yellow energy to shield his body. Several sword shadows trembled violently under the frenzied bombardment, flickering unpredictably.

The Golden Core cultivator continued casting spells without pause, making the fireballs increasingly fierce.

The moment the sword energy was blasted away, the backlash of the divine consciousness attached to it caused Jiang's sea of ​​consciousness to feel a needle-like pain!
Immediately afterwards, several exploding fireballs that she couldn't completely avoid slammed into her protective aura. The immense power of a late-stage Golden Core cultivator penetrated her body, causing Jiang Yi's internal organs to feel as if they had been struck by a heavy blow. As expected of a late-stage Golden Core cultivator, their magical power was boundless, and their spells could be cast instantly as if they were extensions of their own limbs.

Jiang Yi frowned, but there was no fear in her eyes, only a more frenzied fighting spirit.

It's been so long since I've encountered such a formidable opponent who gets my blood pumping!

Jiang Yi stopped Hua Gu Hong Li, who wanted to support her, and told them to take Zhen Shan to find Duan Jin first.

Instead of retreating, she advanced, ignoring the rain of fire, her swordplay fluid and skillful as she took the initiative to attack.

All the injuries and pain she suffered reminded her of the ruthlessness she had when she practiced swordsmanship like crazy back then, and the madness in her bones was once again ignited.

Fourteen sword lights, fourteen completely different yet perfectly aligned with the intent of the Heavenly Gang Subduing Demons sword technique, poured down like a storm.

Every sword strike was cunning and ruthless, aimed directly at vital points.

Although the Golden Core cultivator had magical power protecting him, the Seven Profound Sun Tower provided astonishing defense, and several defensive magic treasures surrounded him, he was still forced into a state of panic by this overwhelming sword force that traded injury for life and risked his life for speed. His protective aura trembled wildly.

"You... madman!"

The Golden Core cultivator's face contorted in rage as he slammed his fist against the Blazing Sun Tower.

Seven fire dragons, formed entirely from strange flames and with clearly defined scales and claws, roared out of the tower, intertwining with each other and instantly transforming into a massive cage of flames, intending to suppress and burn Jiang Yi along with all the sword shadows.

"Thanks for the compliment!"

Jiang Yi's eyes flashed with cold light, and her body trembled due to the immense pressure. In that instant, she abandoned all her exquisite moves and all her defensive stances.

Fourteen sword energies drew thunder from the heavens and stirred the molten lava at the earth's core.

Jiang Yi's hands formed a seal so fast it was like a blur. The Zhaoming Sword hovered high above the array's eye, its azure light reflecting off the dark thunderclouds that had gathered at some unknown time. The entire space of the East District mine seemed to be frozen by an invisible force!

Click!

The lightning bolts, as thick as buckets, were like swords of punishment from the heavens. They tore through the clouds and crashed down, guided by the Zhaoming Sword, precisely landing in the formation!
At the same time, the earth churned violently, and the magma from the earth's veins was drawn out and burst forth, intertwining and merging with the heavenly lightning.

Heavenly warriors subdue demons, thunder and fire vanquish evil!
Sword formation, activate!

Lightning and earth fire intertwined wildly, instantly forming a destructive domain that completely enveloped the Golden Core cultivator and the Blazing Sun Tower.

"I am a cultivator from the Qian Tian Sect, how dare you kill me?!"

The Golden Core cultivator's eyes finally revealed extreme fear. The Blazing Sun Tower groaned and trembled under the impact of the violent lightning and fire, and the crimson-gold runes on the tower body flickered wildly but dimmed inch by inch.

His defensive magical artifacts melted and disintegrated like paper in the sword formation and lightning.

He roared and channeled all his magical power in an attempt to protect himself.

All the power in the formation converged at one point, and an ultimate sharpness, condensed with the Heavenly Gang Sword Qi and tempered with the true meaning of Thunder and Fire Exterminating Evil, pierced out from the core of the sword formation.

puff!

A faint yet heart-stopping sound of flesh being pierced rang out, and the raging lightning and fire sword array suddenly dissipated.

Amidst the billowing smoke and lingering flames, the Golden Core cultivator remained frozen in mid-air, his expression one of utter horror.

There was a charred hole about the size of a thumb between his eyebrows, which was completely charred from front to back.

The Seven Mysterious Sun Pagoda lost all its brilliance and fell to the ground with a 'clang'.

Jiang Yi staggered to the ground, barely managing to stand by leaning on the Zhaoming Sword. He gasped for breath, his internal organs churning, and his meridians throbbing with unbearable pain.

She wiped the blood from her lips, a few crazed laughs escaping her throat.

Once upon a time, what she loved most was to act like a madwoman, trading blows for blows and killing enemies of higher levels.

As Jiang Yi was laughing and collecting her spoils, she was unaware that two figures were staring intently at her from high above.

Jiang Yunye's eyes were fixed, his throat bobbed, and he felt his blood and energy stirring.

"Sword intent condensed into a powerful array, and a Golden Core cultivator at the early stage defeated a late-stage Golden Core cultivator—such swordsmanship talent... is heaven-defying!"

Fairy Suhua gently stroked the green lotus in her palm, her eyes filled with admiration and inexplicable kindness.

"No wonder Danxi praised me so much when she sent me a message back then. She really did take on a good grand-disciple for me."

"Wait, who are you talking about? Who's your grand-disciple?"

Su Hua nodded slightly with her chin. "Her? She's my Danxi's disciple, and my grand-disciple."

"You...you're talking nonsense! That's my grand-disciple, my own flesh and blood!"

Jiang Yunye's usually squinty eyes widened instantly. He had previously felt a certain fondness for Fairy Suhua, but now he was filled with nothing but wariness.

(End of this chapter)