Xiuxian, I can travel to another world

Chapter 261 The Grand Wedding (Bonus chapter for 5,000 monthly votes! Requesting votes at the beginning of the month!)
half a month later.

The drunken Taoist said that he and Hu Lishu became Taoist partners.

The Yan family funded the expansion of Yan Lai's courtyard and even gifted the two of them more than ten acres of spiritual fields at the back, along with the spiritual plants growing there.

It is rare for Dao Foundation cultivators to form Daoist couples on Cloud Whale Island, hence the endless stream of people coming to visit.

"Fellow Daoist, congratulations!"

"You're too kind, please come in!"

"..."

"Fellow."

Zhu Ju prepared a high-grade magic artifact as a congratulatory gift, handed it to a junior member of the Yan family, and said with clasped hands:
"Congratulations on your marriage!"

"I wish you both great success in your endeavors, that you may stay together in harmony, and that your descendants may fill your house."

"Haha..." The drunken Taoist laughed loudly:

"Borrowing the good words from fellow Taoist friends."

"quick!"

"Please come in!"

Unlike ordinary people getting married, when practitioners become partners, both husband and wife will come out to greet guests.

There's no such thing as it being difficult to show one's face in public.

Besides, both the Drunken Taoist and Hu Lishu had been married before, so they naturally wouldn't feel ashamed.

"Fellow Daoist Zhu."

Hu Lishu, heavily made up and beaming with joy, glanced at the superior-grade magical artifact, her smile widening even further.

"The gift is too generous. I don't know if we'll ever have the chance to reciprocate."

"Definitely." The Drunken Taoist slapped his thigh:
"As long as Fellow Daoist Zhu has this idea, I can help you find a suitable Daoist partner within a month."

"Never mind." Zhu Ju waved his hand.
"We appreciate your kind offer, but we won't trouble you."

"Wow..."

Before he could finish speaking, a commotion arose from not far away.

"it is good!"

"Brother Chen's technique was brilliant, truly exquisite, and it turned the tide of the battle in one fell swoop."

"..."

"These fellow Daoists are bored and have decided to have a contest of magic," the Drunken Daoist explained, turning his head slightly.

"It seems that Fellow Daoist Chen Tong has won this round."

Chen Tong?

Zhu Ju nodded.

This person's residence was also not far away; he was a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator who was proficient in combat and possessed formidable strength.

"Junior brother!"

Just as he was observing, a familiar voice rang out:

"Come!"

"Let's have a friendly spar."

Yan Ying.

He looked radiant today, laughing and waving in this direction.

"Senior brother," Zhu Ju said with a wry smile.
"Forget it, how could I possibly be your match?"

"We cultivators must not only have the ability to support our families, but also the magical powers to protect our path." Yan Ying leaped to his feet.

"Junior brother!"

"There's no time like the present, let me witness your swordsmanship today!"

…………

A beam of light descended from the cloud tower hidden in the sky, enveloping a hundred acres of empty space.

Once the formation is complete, it can no longer affect the outside world.

"Shh!"

Zhu Ju leaped up and disappeared into it, the Ten Directions Sword swirling around him, its sharp sword intent pointing towards his opponent.

"Senior brother, please show mercy later."

"That won't do. How can there be progress without pressure?" Yan Ying lightly pinched her sword fingers, and the colorful Misty Cloud Sword flew out with a clang, eager to try.

“Junior brother, this flying sword of mine was made by gathering the clouds and mist of the nine heavens, and by fusing the evil energy of the heavens and five-colored crystals.”

"Among top-grade magical artifacts, it is also of superior quality."

"I've heard about it for a long time." Zhu Ju sighed, pointing to the flying sword beside him:
"Ten Directions Sword!"

"Made from Taibai soft crystal and two-dimensional Xuanbing, it has nothing special about it, but it is still a top-grade flying sword."

"Senior brother, take this sword!"

He pointed forward with his fingers forming a sword shape, and the Ten Directions Sword flew out like a white streak, heading straight for Yan Ying's abdomen.

The castration is shocking.

"Shh!"

"Ding……"

A colorful cloud appeared out of thin air, blocking the Ten Directions Sword. The two swords collided gently and flew backward.

Ok?
Yan Ying raised her eyebrows slightly.

He was already a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, and even if he held back his strength, it would still be difficult for someone in the early Foundation Establishment stage to withstand him.

Never thought...

In their first encounter, they were evenly matched.

'It seems Junior Brother Zhu's swordsmanship follows a powerful and domineering path, his strength far exceeding that of ordinary people.'

"Shh!"

The Misty Cloud Sword trembled slightly, creating afterimages as it slashed forward.

Zhu Ju's expression was solemn. He wielded the Ten Directions Sword to meet the attack. The sword flashed and struck more than a hundred times in an instant.

"when!"

"when……"

Because he connected with the spirit and the power, he wielded the flying sword with fierce force and even more enduring power.

Furthermore, because the flying sword contains the martial will of the Ten Directions Killing Path, its sword light is even more fierce.

For a while.

He actually fought Yan Ying to a standstill.

"Junior brother, your swordsmanship is excellent."

After several dozen rounds, Yan Ying couldn't help but exclaim in admiration:

"Although it's not very proficient, its power is quite remarkable. Given time, it should be no problem for it to fight against opponents of higher ranks."

"Eat my sword!"

Smoke and clouds swept across the sky, like a rainbow hanging in the heavens, trapping the Ten Directions Sword within, leaving it helpless and frantically crashing about.

Zhu Ju's eyes flickered slightly, and he asked in surprise:
"Smoke and Cloud Sword Technique?"

The Mingxu Sect's lineage largely originated from the Yuxu Sect, and they had heard of the Yuxu Sect's sword techniques.

The Smoke and Cloud Sword Technique is a top-tier sword control method of the Jade Void Sect.

This sword technique can gather and disperse; when gathered, it forms a rainbow that spans the void; when dispersed, it forms smoke and mist that blots out the sky and the sun.

It is capable of both offense and defense, and its variations are endless.

"good."

Yan Ying nodded:
"Could Junior Brother break through?"

He suppressed his cultivation level and used the strength of the early stage of Dao Foundation to activate his flying sword and control the sword technique.

If it can't be broken, then this is the end of it.

"Zheng!"

The words have not yet fallen.

A resounding clang of swords echoed through the arena.

The sword light differentiates!

The Ten Directions Sword trembled slightly, transforming into ten sword beams that surged towards the smoke and clouds above, tearing through the sky filled with sword light.

The swords clashed, attacking Yan Ying.

"it is good!"

Yan Ying's eyes lit up, and his previously casual expression turned solemn. The Yanxia Sword in the arena blazed once again.

Sword light splits?

He will too!
and……

More were allocated.

Both being at the early stage of the Dao Foundation realm, the Misty Cloud Sword split into twenty sword lights, crashing towards the Ten Directions Sword. This was not merely because his sword control technique was superior to Zhu Ju's, but also due to the characteristics of the sword technique.

Misty Sword
They already possessed techniques for differentiating sword light.

"Ding-ding-ding-ding-ding..."

"Peng!"

After a while.

As the two flying swords clashed, Zhu Ju, sweat beading on his forehead, retrieved his Ten Directions Sword and bowed respectfully to Yan Ying:
"Senior brother's skills are superb; I cannot defeat him."

"Thank you!"

While this was described as a duel between the two, Yan Ying was more like a sparring partner, helping him to master the art of sword control.

The sword duel, which lasted less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, was comparable to half a month of deep contemplation on his own, and he gained a great deal from it.

"We are brothers, no need to be so polite."

Yan Ying waved her hand, her voice filled with admiration:

"However, Junior Brother's sword control technique is quite extraordinary. It is powerful and heavy, and contains a sharp sword intent."

"You're just not skilled enough yet. Once you're proficient, I'm afraid I won't be your match at the same level."

This is not an expression of modesty.

but facts.

The Smoke and Cloud Sword Technique, as the sword control method of the Jade Void Sect, is extraordinary. How could it be so easily broken?

However, one cannot withstand the Ten Directions Sword without a calm and focused mind.

The sword aura of the Ten Directions Killing Path is extremely fierce, and every collision gives people a pain that strikes straight to the depths of their hearts.

Killing intent!
If there is real killing intent, it can penetrate into the sea of ​​consciousness through the flying sword.

In other words, Yan Ying's cultivation level was higher and her soul was more stable; otherwise, she would have suffered mental and physical damage after just a few encounters with him.

"You two have excellent skills!"

The Drunken Taoist lightly clapped his hands:
"As expected of a cultivator from the Great Zhou Immortal Sect, their sword control technique is exquisite and has broadened our horizons."

"Excellent." Hu Lishu's eyes showed amazement:

"Indeed remarkable."

Everyone else praised it.

Although the East Sea is vast, cultivators are too scattered, and its top forces are far inferior to those of the Great Zhou, as are its lineages.

The duel between the two today was extremely shocking to everyone else.

Zhu Ju was alright; his cultivation was still shallow, and his sword control technique showed many shortcomings. However, Yan Ying's swordsmanship was breathtaking.

"Fellow Daoist Zhu."

Yu Lou, having somehow appeared beside Zhu Ju, cupped his hands and said:
"Fellow Daoist's swordsmanship is exquisite. Although your cultivation level is a bit low, you will surely achieve great things in time."

"Tsk tsk..."

"Having a tradition makes all the difference."

"Of course." The other party greeted him with a smile, and Zhu Juzi politely returned the greeting with a cupped-hand salute.

"Fellow Daoist's cultivation is profound. Although my swordsmanship is sharp, what is it worth? In the end, it is not of great use."

"Ok?"

"What's going on over there?"

The two turned their heads simultaneously and looked towards the courtyard gate.

"quick!"

"Go and see!"

Someone shouted urgently:
"Fellow Daoist Zhuang is dead. He died in his own cave."

what?
The crowd erupted in uproar.

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Fellow Daoist Zhuang's name is Zhuang Yiyang. His residence is not far from here. Because he is a guest of the Zhuang family, he did not come to avoid suspicion.

The drunken Taoist felt that since it was so close, how could he not come? So he sent someone to invite him.

Never thought...

died!

Beneath the massive canopy of a tree, a mummified corpse lay amidst fallen leaves, half its body covered by them.

"He's been dead for at least seven days."

Someone whispered:

“He did not die by suicide, nor did he die of illness or old age, but rather he died because his life essence was drained and someone killed him.”

This is Cloud Whale Island, protected by a third-order formation. Even a Golden Core Grandmaster wouldn't be able to break in.

Who could kill someone silently here?
“Fellow Daoist Zhuang is a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Although he is not in the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment, he has a solid foundation after a hundred years of cultivation. Killing him will not be easy.”

"What's more..."

"He died silently, drained of his lifeblood, on his own estate."

Chen Tong's voice was cold and stern:

"Looking at the entire Cloud Whale Chamber of Commerce, there are probably very few people who can do that!"

“Hey…” Yu Lou’s eyes flickered, and he whispered:
"The reason why I joined the Cloud Whale Chamber of Commerce is because it is safe here. Even a Golden Core Grandmaster is no match for a third-order formation."

"Now……"

"A Foundation Establishment cultivator died mysteriously in his own cave. Shouldn't the Cloud Whale Merchant Guild provide an explanation?"

"To infiltrate here and kill Fellow Daoist Zhuang, one's strength must be at least at the late Foundation Establishment stage," one person said.
"and……"

"We also need to understand the formation here!"

There was a sudden silence in the field.

This requirement...

own people?
"There is no need for you to panic."

The drunken Taoist pressed his hands down lightly and said slowly:
“Cloud Whale Island has a formation, so everything that has happened can be traced. Even private estates can be traced to who has entered and exited.”

"rest assured!"

"We will definitely find the real culprit and give Fellow Daoist Zhuang justice."

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the room immediately relaxed, and the tense expressions on many people's faces quietly eased.

That's right.

Spells that allow one to rewind time are common, but third-tier formations can see through everything, making it easy to find the real culprit.

But some people looked gloomy.

For example, Zhu Ju.

He knew that Zhuang Daoyou wasn't the only one who died; there were others as well, and the Cloud Whale Chamber of Commerce hadn't found the real culprit.

"Humph!"

One person snorted coldly:
"Yan Lai, why do you deceive yourself?"

"This is the third case of a Foundation Establishment cultivator losing their life. If the Chamber of Commerce could find the real culprit, they would have caught them long ago!"

These words immediately caused an uproar among the crowd.

"what?"

"Two Foundation Establishment cultivators have already died?"

Why did you hide it?

"..."

"Damn it!" Yu Lou, sweat beading on his forehead, yelled at the drunken Taoist:
"When the Yan family invited me to the island, they said that Cloud Whale Island was absolutely safe, and that as long as I didn't break the island's rules, every Foundation Establishment cultivator could die a natural death. That's why I agreed."

"Not bad!"

"Me too!"

"Shut up!" Just then, a cold voice rang out, and several streaks of light descended from the sky.

An aura of perfected Dao Foundation descended, abruptly silencing the commotion in the arena.

The head of the Fang family.

Fang Wang!

He was one of the top five strongest members of the Cloud Whale Chamber of Commerce, regardless of his strength or status, and he actually came too.

"Examine the body, but don't touch anything here."

Fang Wang scanned the entire room and spoke in a cold voice:
"Everyone else may leave if there is nothing else to do. Rest assured, the Chamber of Commerce will give you all an explanation for this matter."

"Everyone." A female cultivator stepped out from behind him, bowing apologetically.

"Please disperse, everyone. The chaotic atmosphere will affect the investigation."

Huh?
Zhu Ju raised his eyebrows slightly.

Dong Ping!

She is a guest of the Yan family, so why is she following the head of the Fang family this time?

(End of this chapter)