From Joy of Life, the Tian Gang is reversed

Chapter 530 Encountering Bandits in the Vast Sea, Yellow Sand Without Shadow, Sand Without Flaw

The so-called "Gui Xu" is a dangerous area at the end of the vast desert, connecting to a mysterious sea. It is said to be a spacetime passage broken through by the ancient war between immortals and demons, leading to various mysterious extraterrestrial worlds. Space is distorted, storms rage, and demons roam, but it also contains countless ancient ruins and treasures.

The Lord of Doom Island is a rogue thief with supernatural powers who is based in the outer area of ​​Guixu. He is ranked thirty-eighth among the forty great thieves and his lair is in Evil Ghost Gorge.

"Lord of Death Island, the Five Prisons King Cauldron... This top-grade treasure alchemy furnace will greatly benefit my future cultivation. Moreover, there should be quite a few resources on Death Island, which are exactly what my True Inheritance Peak needs right now..."

A calculating glint flashed in Li Chengqian's eyes.

Having read the original novel thoroughly, he was well aware of the wealth and status of the Lord of the Deadly Island.

The Five Prisons King Cauldron not only greatly improves the efficiency of alchemy, but it is also a powerful defensive and offensive artifact.

The silver streak moved with incredible speed, propelled by the power of six thousand Xuanhuang steeds, far exceeding that of ordinary True Qi Realm cultivators. The mountains and rivers beneath their feet receded rapidly, and they quickly flew out of the Feathered Ascension Sect's territory, entering the vast and endless Gobi Desert.

Upon entering the desert, the first thing Li Chengqian did was change his appearance.

He changed into a Taoist robe adorned with star patterns and wore a crown that shimmered with starlight. His appearance was also drastically altered. There was no other way; although he was supposed to be going out to seek immortal opportunities, he might encounter some enemies. Right now, he was just a minor true disciple of the Feathered Ascension Sect. If he encountered people from the Taiyi Sect, should he kill them or not?
If we kill them, how do we deal with the potential future troubles?

He's not Fang Han, who has the protagonist's luck but no family, making him an invincible person.

He is not!

So he changed his image.

This time, if he encounters an enemy, he plans to use the divine powers of the Hall of Stars, and as for his identity, he will use the identity of the Wuji Star Palace.

Stargate, Stars...

Hearing this name is bad luck.

The vast desert stretches to the horizon.

Amidst rolling yellow sand and scorching heat that distorted the view, Li Chengqian transformed into a Taoist in a star-patterned robe, his body enveloped in a faint starlight that shielded him from the intense heat and sandstorm. He flew at a low speed.

He had a clear goal, and considering that he wasn't the type to be a troublemaker, he headed straight for the direction of returning to the void, not wanting to linger too long along the way.

However, after flying for only half a day, the faint sounds of clashing weapons and screams could be heard from ahead...

As far as the eye could see, amidst a vast expanse of sand dunes, a caravan of about twenty or thirty camel wagons was locked in fierce combat. Besieging them was a group of ferocious sand bandits riding menacing sand lizards, clad in tattered leather armor, and with fierce-looking faces.

These bandits were clearly no ordinary mortals. The leaders were even at the eighth or ninth level of physical cultivation. They were ruthless and their fierce and powerful slashes continuously killed the caravan's guards.

The caravan guards fought desperately, but they were clearly outmatched. Their defenses were on the verge of collapse, and many corpses lay beside the camel wagons, the yellow sand stained dark red with blood.

"It's just a fight between ants." Li Chengqian didn't want to meddle. The cultivation world was a dog-eat-dog world, and such tragedies were happening every day. He wasn't a savior.

Just as he was about to detour, his gaze swept over the most luxurious camel wagon in the center of the caravan. On the side of the wagon, a very subtle black bird totem mark caught his eye.

"The Black Bird... the symbol of the Great Xuan Empire?" Li Chengqian's heart stirred slightly.

The Great Xuan Empire is an empire under the Taiyi Sect, far more powerful than the Great Li Empire. But even if it is powerful, it is still just a mortal kingdom. Powerful cultivators are concentrated in the emperor and various noble families. How could a caravan appear in such a sorry state in the depths of the vast desert and be besieged by a group of sand bandits?
Just as he was frowning, the sand bandits spotted him. Suddenly, the three sand lizards broke away from their original group and charged at him.

“Damn it…” Li Chengqian frowned and slightly raised his right index finger.

laugh!
A tiny, yet perfectly condensed, finger strike, shimmering with cold starlight, shot out from a distance, its speed exceeding the limits of thought!

The sinister smiles on the faces of the three sand bandits who charged forward had not yet faded when a small hole appeared between their eyebrows, their eyes instantly dimmed, and they fell to the sand lizard with a thud, lifeless.

Starlight Breaks the Illusion

Things happened so fast that the bandits had no time to react. Li Chengqian was unwilling to give them another chance. Since he had already made his move, he naturally wanted to eliminate them completely. The next moment, he moved swiftly, raised his hand, and pressed down on the bandits who were fighting with the caravan guards.

Under the bright sunlight, the starlight gathered, and only then did the bandits realize what was happening. By the time they looked up, it was too late. The starlight condensed into dozens of giant starlight hands, which slammed down on all the bandits.

These bandits, who hadn't even reached the level of supernatural powers, had no chance to resist. Under the giant hand of starlight, they were instantly turned into puffs of blood mist, leaving no trace of their bodies!

Heavenly Star Palm!
In the blink of an eye, the fierce bandits were completely wiped out.

The caravan survivors stared in disbelief at the dissipating starlight, their faces filled with awe and fear as they looked at the Taoist priest in the star-patterned robe.

At this moment, the curtain of the luxurious camel carriage was lifted by a slightly trembling hand, and a middle-aged man in a brocade robe, with a refined appearance but still showing signs of shock, stepped out. His cultivation was not high, perhaps around the seventh level of the Inner Strength Realm of the Physical Body stage. He bowed deeply to Li Chengqian: "My name is Wei Shang. Many thanks to the Immortal for saving my life! May I ask your esteemed title? We will certainly repay you handsomely!"

Li Chengqian was surrounded by a hazy starlight, making it impossible to see his face. He simply said, "No need. They offended me first. They deserve to die!"

Having said that, she seemed about to leave, but in that very instant—

A sudden change occurred!

The seemingly calm sand below suddenly exploded! A dark, ink-black blade of energy, carrying endless deathly silence and a predatory intent, shot into the sky without warning, aiming straight for Li Chengqian's back!

This strike was cunning, ruthless, and as fast as a ghost! Even more terrifying was the power contained within the blade's aura, far surpassing that of the previous bandits, reaching the third level of the Divine Power Realm, the Yuan Gang Realm!
This aura was cold and vicious, carrying a terrifying intent to plunder all life force!
Under the starlight, Li Chengqian curled his lips. Putting aside his own powerful spiritual strength, the Azure Illumination Mirror alone could reveal everything within a ten-mile radius, even without being activated. This person thought he had hidden himself well, even his aura had disappeared, but under the Illumination Mirror, Li Chengqian could see his movements as clearly as if he were looking at the lines on his palm.

Buzz! A shield of light, formed from countless tiny star runes, instantly appeared behind him, its starlight swirling, as if containing a miniature starry universe.

Zhou Tianxing Shield Technique!
Boom!

The jet-black blade energy slammed into the star shield, producing a deafening explosion! The star shield trembled violently, starlight scattered, and a crack was actually cleaved open, allowing the remaining blade energy to seep in, carrying a chilling aura. Li Chengqian used the momentum to glide forward dozens of feet, dissipating the impact, and abruptly turned around, his gaze icy as he looked down.

An old man, dressed in dark yellow sand bandit clothing, with a withered face and eyes as sinister as a venomous snake, slowly rose from the sand. In his hand he held a strangely shaped curved knife, its blade pitch black, seemingly able to absorb all light, radiating a chilling aura.

"To be able to block my 'Soul-Snatching Blade of Annihilation,' you youngster do have some skill." The withered old man's voice was hoarse and unpleasant, like sandpaper being rubbed. "Unfortunately, you've run into me. Today is the day you die!"

"and who are you?"

"The yellow sand leaves no trace, yet the sand remains intact!"

The old man sneered, his figure suddenly blurring as if merging into the surrounding sandstorm, his aura becoming elusive and difficult to detect.

"Yellow Sand Without a Shadow? Ranked thirty-second among the Forty Thieves?" Li Chengqian narrowed his eyes. He hadn't expected to encounter someone from the Forty Thieves so soon, and their ranking was far higher than that of the Lord of Jue Ming Island. Their strength at the peak of the Yuan Gang Realm also seemed to be much stronger than that of the Lord of Jue Ming Island.

As the yellow sand swept towards him, Li Chengqian flicked his fingertips, and the Star Shield protected his body. But the yellow sand around Sha Wuying suddenly exploded, and the sand turned into destructive waves that crushed him from all directions!

Wherever these ripples passed, space seemed to decay and collapse, swallowing all light, sound, and even life!
The Zhou Tian Star Shield was corroded by the ripples, as if it would collapse at any moment.

"What incredible supernatural power! This is at least a supreme supernatural power!"

Li Chengqian looked at the withered old man with some surprise. With his appearance and his status as a rogue cultivator and bandit, he didn't seem like someone who could possess supreme supernatural powers!

However, his hands did not stop moving.

The power of six thousand fierce black and yellow horses erupted with a roar, and with both hands clasped together, the power of the stars in the heavens was drawn in!
The vast stellar energy transformed into a dazzling galaxy, swirling around him and raging wildly in reverse!

All Stars Great Power

Galaxy Reverse Style!
Rumble!
An earth-shattering bang!

The black ripples and silver starlight frantically erode and annihilate each other...

The released energy blasted huge craters into the sand below.

Sha Wuque was shocked. With this supreme divine power, he had killed countless powerful enemies who were above his level. But now, he was being blocked by a junior in the True Qi Realm.
"Kid, you've got some skills! Watch this move! Annihilation Sandstorm!" Sha Wuque's figure flickered in the black ripples, his curved blade slashing repeatedly. Countless blade energies containing the intent of death and plunder merged into the Yellow Spring Tribulation Wave, transforming into a devastating death sandstorm that completely engulfed Li Chengqian.

"Since you want to die, then I'll grant your wish!"

Li Chengqian sneered, and with a wave of his hand, a dazzling starlight fell like dust, instantly enveloping the black death ripples.

Those starlights may seem beautiful, but each one contains a terrifying power to cut and pierce.

All Stars Great Power

Stardust Rotation!
Stardust and black ripples intertwined once more, tearing, cutting, and devouring each other...

A supreme divine power clashed with a supreme divine power!
The black ripples that were being rolled up were formed from yellow sand. In terms of quality, they couldn't compare to Li Chengqian's stardust. Most importantly, although the two were a realm apart in cultivation, Li Chengqian's true energy was of extremely high quality. After being integrated with the stardust, the black ripples could not hold on and began to diminish!
"What?!" Sha Wuque's pupils shrank suddenly. He felt the terrifying killing intent contained in the stardust. He let out a strange cry, held his curved sword horizontally in front of him, and his Yuan Qi surged out wildly from his body.

"What's the point!"

Li Chengqian sneered and struck out with his palm!
Heavenly Star Palm!
Within his palm, it was as if a starry sky had been compressed, with countless stars appearing and disappearing, condensing into an enormous starlight palm print, carrying a terrifying will to crush stars, and slamming it hard onto Sha Wuying's protective Yuan Qi!

After only a moment of stalemate, the force of six thousand galloping horses exploded violently, and Sha Wuying's Yuan Gang shattered with a bang!

A palm strike landed heavily on Sha Wuque's chest!

"Pfft—!" Sha Wuque was struck as if by a meteor, spitting out blood, his chest caved in, and he flew backward, crashing heavily into the sand dune, his aura instantly weakening.

Li Chengqian pressed his advantage relentlessly, catching up with lightning speed. He pointed out with another finger, the starlight piercing through the void and directly destroying Sha Wuque's dantian, thus eliminating his source of power.

"Ugh..." Sha Wuque screamed in agony, completely losing the ability to resist, his eyes filled with unbelievable fear, "You...who exactly are you?! Starry Sky Divine Power! There is absolutely no one like you among the younger generation of the Starry Sky Sect!"

Yes, Stargate!

In this vast Xuanhuang world, only the Star Gate can possess such stellar supernatural powers.

Who I am is not important, what matters is that you're dead!

Li Chengqian smiled and raised his palm again.

"Hehehe..." Sha Wuque coughed up blood, looked at Li Chengqian and said, "If I die, you will die too, hahahahaha, it's not a loss to be able to make the young prodigy of the Starry Sky Sect die with me!"

"Hmph, idiot!"

Li Chengqian snorted coldly, losing all interest in speaking, and struck out with his palm, directly shattering his head.

A dying man, still acting as a riddle teller? If you don't die, who will?!

Then, he skillfully put away Sha Wuque's storage magic item and that peculiar curved sword.

After doing all this, Li Chengqian didn't even glance at the caravan. His figure transformed into a streak of starlight and vanished into the horizon of the vast desert.

(End of this chapter)