From Joy of Life, the Tian Gang is reversed

Chapter 541 A chance encounter with immortals is a chance encounter with demons.
"Senior Brother Hua Tiandu!!"

Li Chengqian narrowed his eyes as he looked at the token in his hand.

Having just returned from Zidian Peak, he encountered Xu Wenyuan, who was rushing over, and handed him the token.

It was the token of Hua Tiandu, the senior disciple of the Feathered Ascension Sect.

Thinking of this senior disciple of the Feathered Immortal Sect, Li Chengqian frowned slightly. This guy is not very likable. The main problem is that as the senior disciple of the Feathered Immortal Sect, he is actually sucking up to the Taiyi Sect, acting like a Taiyi Sect spy. If you follow him, you will lose face!

However, it must be admitted that Hua Tiandu is now the number one true disciple of the Feathered Immortal Sect, and he also holds the inheritance of Panwu Immortal Venerable, so he is highly valued by the sect.

As the senior disciple of the true lineage, his status in the sect far surpasses that of elders like Jin Rilie. He belongs to the sect's upper echelons, manages sect affairs, and holds the power of life and death over sect disciples. Even true disciples are subject to his control. For example, now that some sect disciples are going to go underground for training, they need a true disciple to lead the team. This time, Hua Tiandu decided that a true disciple who has been promoted in the past year would lead the team, and directly sent the token to Lanyue Peak. This is completely in accordance with the sect rules, and even Li Chengqian would find it difficult to refuse. Moreover, he does not intend to refuse.

It's just a mission to wipe out the underground demons, nothing special.

But since he is a newly appointed true disciple, Fang Qingxue must have received the same token as him.

In that case, something unexpected might happen during this underground campaign to exterminate the demons!

He knew Fang Qingxue, a chosen one of destiny, all too well. To them, she was a chosen one of destiny, but to others, she was nothing but a nuisance. Even the simplest task might turn into an unexpected disaster.

However, this is exactly what he wanted to see. By staying by Fang Qingxue's side, he might be able to seize some opportunities.

"These days, the Taiyin Refining Technique has merged with the Heavenly Wood Great Law, and has already pushed the Heavenly Wood Great Law to the level of supreme divine power. Combined with the Weak Water to cleanse the World Tree, it has already had an effect. The rest is to obtain the Nine Yang Holy Water, or at least the Six Yang Holy Water. After this underground mission is over, let's take Fang Qingxue to try our luck at immortality."

With that thought in mind, he pointed at the token and accepted the task.

Three days later, at the Feathered Immortal Gate, in the Inner Immortal Academy Square.

Nearly a hundred inner disciples stood solemnly, each brimming with energy, their eyes filled with tension, excitement, and a hint of barely perceptible trepidation. They were all disciples selected to go to the underground demon cave for training, most of them at the Divine Transformation or Spiritual Connection realms, both yearning for and fearing the underground world.

Suddenly, two incomparably powerful auras descended from the sky. The oppressive force, almost tangible, made all the disciples present gasp for breath and look up in awe.

Two streaks of light, one blue and one white, descended, revealing the figures of Li Chengqian and Fang Qingxue.

Li Chengqian, dressed in a green robe, had a calm expression. His gaze swept across the crowd below, as still as a deep well, yet possessing an awe-inspiring majesty. Fang Qingxue, dressed in white, stood gracefully to the side, her aloof and ethereal beauty enhanced by subtle electric currents around her, adding to her mystery and inviolability.

"It's Senior Brother Li Chengqian and Senior Sister Fang Qingxue!"

Upon seeing the two individuals, many of the inner disciples showed expressions of joy.

"It's actually those two leading the team! That's great!"

"Senior Brother Li is capable of suppressing elders at the Celestial Realm. With him leading the team, our mission this time will definitely go smoothly!"

"Senior Sister Fang is also a genius; her Purple Lightning Yin Thunder Blade is unparalleled in power!"

"............

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A murmur of barely suppressed excitement immediately rose among the disciples. Li Chengqian and Fang Qingxue were now renowned within the Feathered Ascension Sect, especially Li Chengqian, whose feats of defying divine powers, suppressing elders, and wielding the King's Cauldron had made him an idol for countless inner and outer disciples. Having them lead the team undoubtedly reassured these disciples who were about to venture into dangerous territory.

Li Chengqian's gaze swept calmly across the entire area, yet his indifferent gaze seemed to carry immense weight. Wherever he passed, all whispers vanished instantly, and the square became so quiet you could hear a pin drop. All the disciples instinctively straightened their backs, their expressions becoming even more respectful, even a little tense.

"Don't let your guard down just because a true disciple is leading the team. The underground demon cave is not your private garden." Li Chengqian spoke, his voice not loud, but clearly reaching the ears of every disciple, carrying a cold quality. "It is filled with demons and monsters, the environment is complex and bizarre, and deeper inside there are even great demon leaders comparable to the Divine Realm. Danger lurks everywhere, one wrong step and you will perish."

He paused, then his tone suddenly turned stern: "This training is the responsibility of Junior Sister Qingxue and me. You must remember one thing!"

"The underground demon cave training is a form of demonic training for you. Unless you encounter demons from the supernatural realm, or a large number of demons, Junior Sister Qingxue and I will not easily intervene. If any unexpected events occur, or if a large-scale demonic disaster exceeds your capabilities, you must absolutely obey the orders of Junior Sister Fang Qingxue and me! Orders must be obeyed without question, and there must be no hesitation or disobedience! If anyone thinks they are a hero or acts on their own initiative, they will die in vain. Don't expect us to put the whole group in danger because of your foolishness!"

The cold words, carrying an unquestionable attitude, sent a chill down the spines of all the disciples. The slight excitement and ease that had just arisen were instantly suppressed, replaced by genuine solemnity and vigilance. "We will obey our senior brother's (senior sister's) orders! We dare not disobey!" Nearly a hundred disciples responded in unison, their voices loud and clear, tinged with a hint of awe.

“Very good.” Li Chengqian nodded slightly and exchanged a glance with Fang Qingxue. Fang Qingxue’s cool eyes also swept over everyone, and she nodded slightly in approval.

"set off!"

With a flick of his sleeve, Li Chengqian unleashed a powerful surge of energy that swept up all the disciples present. He and Fang Qingxue transformed into two long streaks of blue and white, hurtling towards the sealed entrance leading to the underground depths of the Feathered Immortal Mountain.

Through the familiar sealed rift, a dense aura of underground demonic energy, mingled with the stench of sulfur and blood, assaulted their senses. The dark, oppressive, and perilous underground world was once again revealed to them.

Having received Li Chengqian's previous admonition, all the disciples were on high alert, closely following behind the two, forming a battle formation, and vigilantly observing their surroundings.

Li Chengqian and Fang Qingxue stood one in front of the other, their auras as solid as rocks, their divine senses already spreading out, controlling every rustle and movement within a radius of dozens of miles.

The main mission was to clear out a restless demon tribe in an area near the sealed entrance, which wasn't too difficult. Thanks to Li Chengqian and Fang Qingxue's formidable strength and precise command, the team advanced very smoothly.

When encountering small groups of demons, the disciples would form formations to annihilate them, honing their combat skills. When faced with tough opponents, Li Chengqian or Fang Qingxue would step in, either by striking from a distance with a streak of emerald flames or by annihilating the enemy with a flash of purple lightning. They would often resolve the battle in an instant, leaving the disciples mesmerized and filled with admiration.

The harvest was naturally quite substantial, including weapons and materials from the demons, as well as some unique underground spiritual herbs and ores, which made the disciples all smile with joy and further strengthened their faith in Li Chengqian and Fang Qingxue.

Several days later, the demons in the mission area were completely wiped out. Li Chengqian ordered the team to regroup and prepare to return to the sect via the original route.

However, just as the group reached a relatively spacious and enormous underground cavern, not far from the exit—

Boom, boom! ! !

The entire underground cavern began to shake violently without warning! It was as if an ancient behemoth that had been sleeping deep within the earth had suddenly turned over!
The earth shook violently! Above the dome, countless enormous stalactites rained down like a storm! The ground cracked wildly, with bottomless fissures spreading out like ferocious jaws, spewing forth scorching magma! The raging earth elemental magnetic force instantly became chaotic, tearing everything apart!
"The earth is turning over! It's the earth turning over!"

"Hold the line! Form ranks! Form ranks now!"

The disciples were immediately gripped by panic, their cries and screams filling the air. Faced with the immense power of heaven and earth, their cultivation seemed so insignificant and powerless.

"What's the panic!" Li Chengqian shouted coldly, his voice like a thunderclap in the ears of all the disciples, instantly suppressing their panic.

Heavenly Wood Great Law!

The Cold Heavenly Darkness Force

He and Fang Qingxue made their moves almost simultaneously!
Li Chengqian unleashed his Heavenly Wood Technique, and several giant trees, each ten feet tall, appeared out of thin air, supporting the precarious cave ceiling. Then, an extremely cold aura spread out, transforming into a huge ice mirror that enveloped the disciples, blocking the falling boulders and chaotic magnetic forces! The ice mirror flashed with cold light, deflecting and shattering the falling boulders!
Fang Qingxue waved her jade hand, and countless purple lightning bolts shot into the sky, weaving into a huge net of thunder to protect the other group of disciples. The lightning raged, shattering the falling boulders into dust! At the same time, the lightning penetrated the ground, forcibly stabilizing a part of the cracked rock layers.

The two experts from the Mystic Realm of Supernatural Powers worked with all their might and managed to temporarily stabilize a safe area.

"Everyone, head towards the exit, quick!" Li Chengqian's voice was calm and his command decisive. He and Fang Qingxue maintained their supernatural powers while guiding the still-shaken disciples to quickly retreat in the direction they remembered they had come from.

The chaotic geomagnetism, collapsing rocks, and gushing subterranean fire constantly assaulted Star Shield and Thunder Prison. The two remained calm, continuously channeling their magic power, and managed to carve out a path to survival amidst this scene of destruction.

Finally, when they saw the faint glow of the seal representing the exit in the distance, all the disciples breathed a sigh of relief.

"Get out of here quickly!" Li Chengqian shouted, and together with Fang Qingxue, they sent the last batch of disciples toward the exit.

However, at this moment——

Li Chengqian and Fang Qingxue's expressions changed simultaneously!
An extremely subtle yet exceptionally pure and ancient demonic energy, as if a demon lord who had been asleep for countless ages had awakened, quietly spread from the deepest part of the abyss fissure beneath their feet, where the earth was violently shaking and magma was gushing out!
This demonic energy is completely different from the violence and chaos of ordinary underground demons; it is purer, more ancient, and more... chilling!
Without warning, the rock beneath Fang Qingxue's feet vanished completely, as if instantly corroded and annihilated by that demonic energy! A bottomless black hole, exuding a dense and ancient demonic aura, suddenly appeared, and an irresistible and terrifying suction force burst forth from it, instantly pulling Fang Qingxue's figure downwards!
"Qingxue!" Li Chengqian reacted with lightning speed, grabbing Fang Qingxue's wrist almost simultaneously!
But the suction force was far greater than imagined, as if it connected to another world! The two figures were swallowed by the black hole at the same time and disappeared instantly into the bottomless darkness!
The last thing that came was Li Chengqian's decisive shout, addressed to the disciples who had managed to escape to the vicinity of the exit: "Return to the sect immediately to report! We are safe and sound!"

The sound still echoed in the reverberating cave, but the two figures had been completely swallowed by the eerie black hole of demonic energy and vanished without a trace. Only the inner disciples, surviving the ordeal, looked at each other in disbelief and horror, and the massive cavern, still shaking violently as if on the verge of collapse.

(End of this chapter)