Gou Dao Changsheng: Starting from the Reincarnation of a Demon Cultivator

Chapter 755 Long-Term Strategy Considered, Clouds and Island Remains (8,000-word long chapter, please vote for monthly tickets)

"The Wood Dao Master's ability to conceal his aura is far superior to mine, the Fire Dao Master's."

Xiao Changce muttered to himself, his fingertips changing their spells, releasing bursts of spiritual light that transformed into a veil, concealing his figure and aura.

Fang Yi frowned slightly. This kind of concealment was enough to fool ordinary Core Formation cultivators.

However, Yan Youtai was well-versed in the ways of heavenly secrets, and his method of concealment, though not a divine technique, could not hide it from him.

"out!"

Fang Yi exhaled a ray of spiritual light, which transformed into a palm-sized treasure banner. The Void Realm Withering and Flourishing Banner grew longer in the wind, becoming ten feet in size.

"Edict!"

The banners fluttered, and brown spiritual light surged, transforming into an invisible field that completely concealed Xiao Changce's slight dissipation of anger.

"Fang Yi, your natal treasure has improved once again."

Xiao Changce's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he sensed a Daoist aura of Earth.

"Refine into a third-grade or higher-quality Earth Spiritual Object."

This must have been obtained from the Qingkong Cliff Treasure Vault. You have a good opportunity to nourish your natal treasure with the spirit of Wu Earth.

"With further nourishment from true water of the same rank, this Creation Banner has the potential to become a high-grade magic weapon."

"boom!"

A tremendous explosion resounded as the Heavenly Law Bright Cloud Tower and the Heavy Water Turtle Bead, empowered by the Azure Wave Array, collided violently.

The two magical artifacts shone brightly, and the aftershocks of their clash spread in all directions.

"Ok?"

Sensing the spiritual energy spreading towards him, Fang Yi's expression hardened slightly, and he was about to make a move.

Sensing the three streams of energy not far away, Xiao Changsheng muttered to himself.

"Yan Youtai truly lives up to Tian Quezi's high regard; even fighting two opponents alone, he still has energy to spare."

I'll handle this!
Fang Yi, my fighting skills are inferior to yours. You should conserve your energy and maintain your winning posture.

"This will allow for better planning and execution."

He took out a talisman made of stacked phosphorescent armor from his sleeve and channeled his magic power into it.

"Sigh~"

A chilling hiss echoed, and a scroll depicting a white snake in deep sleep appeared on the talisman.

"disease!"

The white snake on the talisman opened its eyes, shooting out scarlet spiritual light, which transformed into a veil that covered its entire body.

Looking at Xiao Changce, who had suppressed his aura and was like a hibernating snake, Fang Yi raised his eyebrows.

"Isn't the [White Serpent's Breath] tablet of Patriarch Guang Sheng a top-grade magic artifact?"

He looked puzzled, his mind blank.

According to the "Records of Guang Sheng Zhenren" in the Ancestral Hall, this talisman is an extremely famous and exquisite magical artifact.

Today, it is enshrined in the Ancestral Hall as a cenotaph.

"That's right, the [White Serpent's Breath Token] was something Master carried with him in his early years, and it was sealed away after he formed his core."

The artifact enshrined in the Ancestral Hall is a superior-grade ritual implement that was later refined.

Xiao Changce stroked the talisman in his hand, a look of reminiscence on his face, and the explosive fire around him subsided by three points.

"Junior Brother Hengyi has the best talent and should be able to establish a strong sect and suppress the sect's lineage."

He inherited the profound knowledge and wisdom left by the past masters in the Ancestral Hall, including the Great Void Town Cloud Boat.

"This White Serpent's Breath of Desire tablet should also be inherited by cultivators of the Wood and Earth elements, so that they can complement each other perfectly."

"But who told me to be such a useless disciple? My master is old and easily becomes soft-hearted, fearing that I might suddenly suffer a misfortune and die before him."

"I secretly paid a considerable price to have Red Eyebrow Master repair the seal on the treasure and refine the White Serpent's Breath Token into a magic weapon."

"Alas," Xiao Changce said softly, a hint of sorrow flashing in his eyes.

"Unlike Fang Yi, who relies on his own strength, I was able to sneak into Qingkong Cliff without being detected by the Wind Chant Formation and Yu Hongzi."

"Thanks to my master's favor, he left behind this White Serpent's Breath-Sinking Token."

He slowly composed himself, his expression unreadable.

"Hey, outsiders laugh at me for being so petty, caring about the name of a 'famous teacher' from Xuan Yang Mountain, even though I've already condensed a true core."

Fang Yi, you're quite curious too, aren't you?

Without waiting for Fang Yi to speak, Xiao Changce continued:

The reason is simple.

It was just that this good-for-nothing disciple didn't want to embarrass his master.

This is the only thing I can do for my master.

Fang Yi sensed the energy within the [White Snake's Breath] tablet and murmured softly.

"The patriarch really put in a lot of effort."

To complete the magical restrictions and refine a top-grade magical artifact whose future is ruined would consume more spiritual resources than to re-refine an offensive treasure.

Moreover, the material of this meditation tablet…

"Hey, Fang Yi, you have a sharp eye." Xiao Changce said with a smug look on his face.

"Although I am not good enough, I have followed my master the longest."

"If it weren't for Junior Brother Hengyi having the best elixir quality, I should have been the one to inherit the Ancestral Hall."

"When Master refined the White Serpent Breathing Tablet, he spared no expense and left ample reserves."

With proper refinement, it can be upgraded to a mid-grade magic weapon.

"This amulet is of high quality. It possesses a remarkably rich and profound origin."

Fang Yi nodded slightly, knowing that Xiao Changce was not skilled in cultivation arts and had an ordinary background.

Even if there is spare time, one should use it to refine a fire-based magic weapon that is one's natal element, rather than to refine a strange magic weapon that conceals one's aura.

A sense of curiosity arose in his heart.

Who exactly was Huang Guangsheng, the Grand Master of the Ancestral Hall?

Grand Master Xuanyang Mountain, mindful of past friendships, held both fear and respect for Biyue Pavilion, their sworn enemy.

Xiao Changce gazed at the radiant Ruins Realm Banner of Withered Glory, his eyes filled with a mixture of joy and apprehension.

"My disciple is useless, and I, as his master, am very worried."

"My disciple is too accomplished; even I, as her master, have to worry about her."

"Fang Yi, you've been wondering about this for a long time, haven't you?"

The younger generation on the Earth Phoenix Flying Boat is one thing.

"This flying boat is rare, especially such a fine piece as the Earth Phoenix Flying Boat. Why would Zhang Hengyi be willing to give it to you?"

"Master, you are wise." Fang Yi had his own guesses.

Although he was vying for the leadership of the sect and was friendly to the cultivators of the Ancestral Hall lineage, he was by no means supporting them in this way.

The Earth Phoenix Flying Boat has all twelve magical restrictions perfectly enforced, and it has consumed a great deal of spiritual materials, making it no less valuable than ordinary magical treasures.

Thirteen Sumeru boxes of spiritual objects, with six boxes supported by the gate, are sufficient to set up a third-order magical restriction.

The remaining seven boxes should have been paid for by Fang Yi, but now the Ancestral Hall has made up for them.

Furthermore, there is a complete set of sound transmission magic treasures shaped like cranes, and with all these support measures combined, its value exceeds that of an average Core Formation cultivator.

Although Yan Youtai ultimately outmaneuvered Zhang Heng in the matter of the Sumeru Box, Zhang Heng's generosity in making such a move was still quite remarkable.

"This is what I asked my junior brother Hengyi for."

The price is that the Ancestral Hall's legacy will be completely severed from you, Fang Yi.

Xiao Changce looked at Fang Yi meaningfully, as if offering advice or warning.

"For the sake of the ancestral hall's legacy, Master imprisoned himself with a secret method, enduring the torment of his soul day and night, sparing no effort."

Although I have failed to inherit the lineage, I will never allow infighting within the sect!

Fang Yi, you have chosen to follow the path of sect leader and establish a new lineage.

This good-for-nothing old man of mine is finally relieved.

"Does Master think I can compete with Uncle-Master Hengyi?"

Fang Yi suddenly realized that the matter of Qingkong Cliff killing Yu Hongzi had shocked Xiao Changce, forcing him to reveal his true intentions.

"You overestimate me. My Uncle-Master Hengyi is at the sixth level of Core Formation and wields the Great Void Cloud-Suppressing Boat."

Not to mention Xuan Yang Mountain, there are only three or four Great True Persons in the entire Great Yun cultivation world who can reliably defeat him.

"Where did I get such skill?"

You can!
"Not being as good as Zhang Hengyi now doesn't mean I can't succeed in the future."

Xiao Changce's eyes flashed with a meaningful light.

"Although I am no match for you in magical combat, I am still quite confident in my own judgment."

You may not know this.

My junior brother Hengyi was able to inherit the lineage of the Ancestral Hall not only because of his outstanding talent, but also because I made concessions.

Later, he forged his Golden Core with the superior Dao Foundation, and his cultivation progressed rapidly. Now he is a True Person of the Sect Master level.

He didn't waste my efforts.

"Including teaching disciples?" Fang Yi asked jokingly, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"Ahem!" Xiao Changce coughed lightly and explained, "Professoring a disciple was an accident."

"Every inch has its shortcomings, and every foot has its strengths, except for this one."

"Master has good taste."

Fang Yi sensed the increasingly fierce aura of the battle several miles away and sincerely admired it:
"If I am not mistaken, you formed your core before Zhang Hengyi back then."

Not every high-grade Dao Foundation cultivator can form a Golden Core. If Uncle-Master Hengyi fails, he will only condense a True Core.”

"Then I have suffered a crushing defeat!" Xiao Changce said frankly. "The facts prove that I have won."

If I were in charge of the Ancestral Hall, even with the sect's resources, I would never have been able to reach the level of a sect leader.

"In short, Fang Yi, don't even think about messing with the Ancestral Hall. You can do whatever you want with the rest."

As for my junior brother Hengyi, I have given him the same instructions.

He pinched the bridge of his nose and said self-deprecatingly.

"If my disciple is truly useless, I worry about him. If my disciple is outstanding, I still have to worry about him!"
"I'm just a busybody, always meddling in other people's business."

"However, after I die, this [White Serpent's Breath] Token and many other relics will be inherited by you, Fang Yi."

Hey, given the schemes the sect has against the Azure Water Pavilion, it's a war of annihilation!
"I can say that in less than sixty years, you will be able to inherit my estate."

"Master has so much confidence in me?" Fang Yi asked with a smile.

"Aside from Uncle Hengyi, there are two other True Core cultivators in the sect."

Yan Youtai inherited the Daoist lineage of Tianji Peak, while Xiao Yan held the branch of the Azure Blood Bodhi, half of a high-grade magic treasure.

"I was born into poverty; what chance do I have of winning?"

"Hey, stop hiding it. Being born into poverty is even more terrifying!"
Others think you are my illegitimate son, and that you have benefited greatly from my help in achieving the Golden Core stage.

In reality, aside from the book "The True Chapter of Spiritual Root Ascension," you rely entirely on yourself.

Xiao Changce sighed.

"Very few people born into mortal realms with a mid-grade spiritual root can even establish a foundation for their Dao."

How could someone as extraordinary as Fang Yi have been born?

How terrifying!
Even Master Guang Sheng was nothing special back then.”

"As for Yan Youtai?"

Those who rely on the legacy of their ancestors are strong enough, wealthy enough, and their cultivation is even a notch above yours.

But how much of his success was due to his own efforts?

With a wave of his hand, Xiao Changce transformed the wispy clouds into a reclining chair.

He stretched and leaned back in the recliner, looking tired and nonchalant.

"If necessary, this old body of mine can step in and trade my life for Yan Youtai's."

As long as you, Fang Yi, don't set your sights on the Ancestral Hall, everything is negotiable!

"Master has misunderstood." A resolute intent could be heard in Xiao Changce's calm words.

Fang Yi understood that if he could trade his life for Yan Youtai's, he could certainly fight him to the death.

Xiao Changce had already disregarded life and death; compared to advancing on his path, inheriting the Ancestral Hall was his top priority.

"Ha, whether it's a misunderstanding or the truth."

The lineage left by our master must not be squandered in my hands, nor in the hands of my disciples.

It is even more unacceptable to be corrupted by infighting among fellow disciples, such a ridiculous excuse.

"If Fang Yi has anyone to blame, blame your teacher."

Xiao Changce sighed softly.

"Fang Yi, you're too fast!"

"My cultivation is progressing so fast that it alarms me. I fear that the lineage that my master has painstakingly passed down will decline because of me, his disciple."

Xiao Changce shook his head slightly and said solemnly.

"I'm not just saying this to you, Fang Yi. I also said it to Zhang Hengyi when you formed your core."

The lineage of the Ancestral Hall cannot tolerate infighting among fellow disciples.

If he dares to attack you, risk your life to drag him down with you.

"Tsk, I still remember the incredulous look on Junior Brother Hengyi's face."

He was merely trying to give me a warning; why would I risk my life right away?

"Haha, it seems my judgment was right."

Fang Yi, you stirred up a storm in Dayun. First you plotted against Sudu Mountain, then you defeated Xiao Yan and Yan Youtai. You can be called a prodigy of your time.

In terms of combat skills, I was no match for Zhang Hengyi before, and now it seems I am no match for Fang Yi either.

However, as long as I have this old life, no matter who you or Zhang Hengyi are, if you break the rules and want to kill your fellow disciples?
Then don't blame this shameless old man for treating everyone equally, threatening you with my life to drag you all down with me."

Xiao Changce's eyes were resolute.

This was Huang Guangsheng's choice, and also his resolute decision.

"Chi Meizi is about to condense his Nascent Soul. Whether it's you or Zhang Hengyi, if you kill your fellow disciple or assassinate your revered master, the consequences will be dire."
Hey, my Xuan Yang Mountain may be a bit wicked, but it's not the demonic path after all.

Those who harm their master and kill their fellow disciples will never gain the support of a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

"My ambition is to become the sect leader. If Senior Brother Hengyi doesn't provoke me, I won't cause any trouble either."

Fang Yi suppressed his distracting thoughts, a sense of respect rising in his heart, and then he agreed.

His goal was to use Yan Youtai to drag the White Bone Sect down with him.

As for Zhang Hengyi?

Even a Wood Dao Golden Core cultivator at the sixth level of Core Formation, wielding the Great Void Shaking Cloud Boat, is not someone he can currently handle.

"So best."

Seemingly sensing the sincerity in Fang Yi's words, Xiao Changce nodded slightly and said no more.

The message has been made so clear that whoever makes the move afterward should not be blamed for risking their life.

Although he was no match for the two in combat, as the direct descendant of the Xuan Yang Mountain Ancestral Hall, his life still had some value.

Zhang Hengyi and Fang Yi are both hopes of the Ancestral Hall, capable of expanding the lineage, but it would be too ridiculous for them to kill each other.

"disease!"

With a flick of his finger, Fang Yi caused the water to condense and transform into an ancient mirror for photographic preservation.

Xiao Changce leaned over and muttered in a low voice, "Ugh, this Yan Youtai is indeed troublesome."

"Fang Yi, if you want your Creation Banner to advance to a high-grade magic weapon, whether you follow the path of mutual generation and restraint or the method of gathering the five elements, you'll need a water-attribute spiritual object, right?"

Although it was a question, Xiao Changce was certain in his heart.

The greatest heritage of the Ancestral Hall lineage is ultimately the Great Void Town Cloud Boat, which has been passed down for thousands of years.

If he hadn't realized that the Creation Banner had the potential to become a high-grade magic weapon, he wouldn't have been so quick to open up.

"Master once said that there is a rare spiritual spring on Yunhe Island, which is used to nourish the third-level clam farm in Baiyangze."

Furthermore, every three hundred years, a single batch of Tier 3 Superior Mystic Void True Water is produced.

Judging by the timeline, the true water of the spiritual spring should be ready to appear within the next ten years.

Xiao Changce's eyes were deep and unfathomable.

"Our Five Extremes Peak lineage has successors. Whether it is Li Heng or Qin Yu, they are both expected to condense their core."

Another top-grade magic weapon would be enough to suppress the foundation and open another branch for the Ancestral Hall.

That way, I can finally feel completely at ease.

"It's one thing for Heng'er to have forged a high-grade Dao foundation, but does Master know about Yu'er's background?" Fang Yi asked.

"Hey, how could I not know?"
His Azure Lotus Banner could be upgraded to a magic weapon, and I couldn't have done it without his secret help.

Xiao Changce took out a blue-red lotus platform, a smug look on his face.

"Back then, Fang Yi, you were fifty years old when you forged your Dao foundation. I sacrificed two petals of the Azure Flame Lotus to help you refine your natal treasure."

After I refined the lotus platform into a defensive treasure, I gave Qin Yu a section of third-tier lotus root that was left over.

One lotus is divided into three parts: lotus pedestal, lotus leaves, and lotus root. This is also the symbol of my lineage.

"I must say, Qin Yu's cautious demeanor before the opportunity was exactly the same as yours before you formed your core."

"I see. On behalf of Yu'er, I thank Master for bestowing this treasure."

Fang Yi chuckled. His master truly valued the inheritance of the Daoist lineage above all else.

"This has nothing to do with you, Fang Yi."

Qin Yu is my grand-disciple. He has excellent aptitude and is expected to form a core, but he is ultimately no match for Heng'er's superior Dao Foundation.

As the grandmaster, I will lend a hand if I am able.

"The higher the quality of the elixir, the smoother the cultivation will be in the future, and the less suffering you will endure."

Xiao Changce waved his hand, completely unconcerned.

"Forget these trivial matters. Fang Yi, you should carefully scheme against Yan Youtai and obtain the true water from Yunhe Island. That's the important thing!"
Yan Youtai is no ordinary man; don't become arrogant just because you defeated him once.

"Master, rest assured. Which mid-grade third-level Heavenly Mystery Master at the third stage of Core Formation would dare to be shortsighted?"

Fang Yi nodded slightly; there was an unexpected surprise on Yunhe Island.

He was determined to obtain the Miao Kong Zhen Shui.

After the Void Realm Withering and Flourishing Banner was refined into the Wuyuan Soil, its essence was enhanced, further aided by the third-grade superior true water.
With the Five Elements complete, including the Way of Water and Earth, it is only one step away from the small cycle of the Three Elements evolving into a blessed land.

The Xuan Tian Ling Vine is of too high a grade; it requires at least a third-tier blessed land to be initially refined into the banner.

However, by borrowing the essence of Xuan Qi and empowering the third-tier spiritual plants and precious medicines in his possession, he can also suppress the wood element.

With the elements of wood, water, and earth all present, the small cycle of life and death in the grotto-heaven can begin to take shape, allowing it to utilize some of the wonders of the grotto-heaven.

Fang Yi's eyes flashed with a sharp light; Yan Youtai was no easy opponent.
He wanted more than just a third-tier spiritual spring; he also intended to use Yan Youtai's life to lure the White Bone Sect into a trap.

On Yunhe Island, the azure light surges like a tide, flowing and turning like an inverted bowl lid.

Yu Zhi Zhenren wore an apricot-yellow butterfly-patterned dress, carried a green bamboo medicine basket on her back, and with a flick of her fingertip, wisps of purple-gold medicinal energy rose.

The medicinal energy split into eight parts, nourishing the injured pseudo-elixir cultivator.

The face of the master in the gate turned rosy, and his fluctuating aura gradually calmed down.

Her face was solemn, and she said sternly:
"Yan Youtai, with the support of the Azure Wave Array, and you with the Heavenly Law Bright Cloud Tower, are still powerless against Yunhe Island."

"Once reinforcements arrive from within the sect, we will make sure you live!"

"Save your life?"

Xuanzhi, you overestimate yourself, and you overestimate the Biyue Pavilion!

With jade as its base and black glazed tiles, the ancient pavilion is inscribed with golden words and jade books.

Yan Youtai, dressed in a Yin-Yang Bagua robe and wearing a square Qingjing crown, stood on the railing in the middle of the building.

"The Azure Wave Array is indeed profound, worthy of being a mid-grade third-order array."

But to say there's nothing that can be done?

"Ah!"

Yan Youtai looked disdainful and said in a low voice.

"I have no time to waste with you, even though I secretly dealt with the spiritual objects in the Sumeru Box."

But Fang Yi is much more troublesome than you guys.

Perhaps they could lie in wait nearby, hoping to profit from the conflict between the snipe and the clam.

The Heavenly Secrets Eight Trigrams Disc rotates, dripping with wisps of silver ripples.

He changed the hand seals with his ten fingers, forming a magic seal, and magical power surged into the magnificent jade tower like a flood.

【sky】

【law】

【bright】

【霄】

The four characters, written with iron hooks and silver strokes, shone with a brilliant light.

A white, mysterious light, like a waterfall, surged towards Yan Youtai's hand, transforming into an ancient, simple longsword with an imperial edict as its hilt and the mysterious light as its blade.

With a soft clang of the sword, the longsword in his hand, surrounded by mysterious light, was completely sheathed, revealing its unadorned nature.

"Imperial decree!"
"The Bright Sky Spirit-Slaying Sword!"

"not good!
How could this sword strike possess such power?!

On Yunhe Island, Yu Feng's hair stood on end, and his expression changed drastically.

"Junior Sister Xuanzhi, let's join forces immediately!"

Master Xuanzhi also looked solemn, vaguely incredulous that Yan Youtai could unleash almost all the power of the [Heavenly Law Bright Cloud Tower].

How could a cultivator in the early stage of Core Formation possess such profound magical power and such a deep foundation of spiritual consciousness?!

"A wondrous medical technique: Azure Light Revitalizing Water!"

Under the forceful application of the secret technique, her face turned slightly pale.

Immediately, her slender hand swept across, and a clear spring, refracting crystalline light, like a dream, merged into Yu Fengzi's body.

"Roar!"

Yu Fengzi transformed into the form of a thousand-year-old tortoise demon of the Ren water, looked up to the sky and roared, his aura soaring.

The six heavy water pearls were retrieved and inlaid on the tortoise shell, their azure light flowing, and ancient, wild runes appeared.

Then, with the blessing of the Azure Wave Array, it arrived in an instant.

The Heavy Water Pearl, the Third-Order Demon Body, the Azure Wave Array, and the Wonderful Medical Techniques are combined into one.

"boom!"

The black and white sword light slashed down, and the azure water shimmered like a tide.

"Ah!"

Yan Youtai's face was slightly pale, and his magical power was greatly depleted.

But he still had some strength left, so he unleashed a beam of spiritual light, using the power of the [Heavenly Law Bright Sky Tower] to explore all directions.

"Indeed, Yan Youtai held back in the battle at the Xuan Kong Crimson Core Spiritual Mansion within the sect."

Xiao Changce's pupils contracted slightly, and he reminded him in a low voice.

"The lineage of the Ancestral Hall also has friends on Tianji Peak."

Yan Youtai's natal treasure, the Nine-Wood Azure Dragon Staff, had already been refined to the level of a mid-grade magic weapon, which he kept secret, revealing his ulterior motives.

Fang Yi, you must be extremely careful.

During the battle at Xuan Kong Chi Dan Ling Fu, Yan Youtai was most likely plotting against Xiao Yan for the sake of the Azure Blood Bodhi Branch.

"Yes, thank you for the reminder, Master."

Feeling the mysterious white spiritual light expanding in all directions from the Heavenly Law Bright Cloud Tower, Fang Yi absorbed the magical power, causing the withered and flourishing world of the Ruins to sway.

The Daoist essence of Earth intertwined with the vitality of the ancient tree, transforming into an invisible field. A streak of pure white spiritual light swept past, flowing against the current like water flowing into the sea, leaving no ripples.

"Tsk, I knew I wasn't wrong," Xiao Changce exclaimed.
"Although the treasure restriction is one level lower, your Creation Banner is no less than the Heavenly Law Bright Cloud Tower."

Has Fang Yi not arrived yet?

As he sensed the results of the investigation by Tianlu Mingxiao Tower, Yan Youtai's furrowed brows relaxed, and his gaze fell on Yunhe Island.

"Very well, after I conquer Yunhe Island, I'll settle things with you, Fang Yi."
Without the necessary materials, and with the backlash from the Azure Water Pavilion, let's see how you, Fang Yi, survive.

With a wave of his sleeve, the Xuanxiao Spirit-Slaying Sword shone brightly.

"collapse!"

The sound of battle flags breaking came from Yunhe Island; two battle flags had snapped.

Sensing the fierce aura on Yunhe Island and the faint emptiness in his dantian, Yan Youtai swallowed a pill, his sharp spiritual light sweeping across all directions.

He immediately waved his sleeve and activated the Heavenly Law Bright Cloud Tower to escape.

He murmured to himself.

"The next move will be when we conquer Yunhe Island."

On Yunhe Island.

Looking at the Heavy Water Pearl blocking his way, Master Xuanzhi looked puzzled.

"Why did Senior Brother Yufeng stop me?"
Yan Youtai's forceful urging of [Tianlu Mingxiaolou] has severely damaged its vitality; this opportunity is fleeting and will not come again!

Two of the twelve array flags of the Azure Wave Array were broken. If another one were to break, it would be impossible to maintain the mid-grade third rank.

"Then Bai Yangze will have to be handed over to someone else!"

Yu Fengzi's expression was solemn.

"Junior Sister Xuanzhi, are you sure Yan Youtai is seriously injured?"
Haven't we had enough of the hardships endured by a mid-tier third-level Celestial Master?

"This"

Master Xuanzhi's expression changed slightly.

The Azure Wave Array is a mid-grade third-order array. Under normal circumstances, it would not be difficult for her to stop a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator when she activates it.

However, after several days of fighting, Yunhe Island did not gain any advantage and instead suffered considerable losses.

With his profound knowledge of the Heavenly Secrets Dao, Yan Youtai always accurately struck the weak points of the formation.

The Azure Wave Formation was not even 60% of its full power.

With a wave of his sleeve, Yu Fengzi sent six heavy water tortoise beads into the Azure Water Array.

"After today's battle, Junior Sister Xuanzhi should know that even if you and I join forces, we are no match for Yan Youtai."

Even though Junior Sister Yanli, acting as a hidden agent, hasn't made a move yet, it won't affect the overall situation.

"Then let's hold our ground and wait for reinforcements," Master Xuanzhi sighed softly, feeling utterly helpless.

"Yes, hold your ground and wait for reinforcements."

Yu Fengzi said in a low voice.

"I have already sent my disciples out to seek help."

According to Junior Sister Yanli, Qing Sui of the White Bone Sect once appeared at Qingkong Cliff.

If we can get his help, defending Baiyangze will not be a problem.

Master Xuanzhi felt helpless.

"That's all we can do."

Things are unpredictable. The green marrow is most likely here to help Xuan Yang Mountain, so that the two forces will not become unbalanced after Junior Sisters Miao Yun and Yun Hui condense their golden cores.

Unexpectedly, Xuan Yang Mountain acted so decisively, and Qing Yangzi Fang Yi broke through the blue sky in a single day.

Now, the White Bone Sect and the Joyful Union Sect, ironically, do not wish for the collapse of my Azure Water Pavilion.

A hundred miles away from Yunhe Island, Tianlu Mingxiao Tower suddenly stopped. On the carved railings and jade steps, Yan Youtai's face was slightly pale.

"Given Xuanzhi's personality, why didn't she chase after us?"
"Is it that old tortoise, Yu Fengzi, who's stopping us?"

He shook his head slightly, and with a wave of his sleeve, he put away the Nine-Wood Azure Dragon Staff and the Heavenly Secrets Eight Trigrams Plate that were poised to be unleashed in the building.

"Never mind, it will only take a day or two at most for me to recover my strength."

That is the time when Yunhe Island will be destroyed.

As the words faded, the radiance of the Tianlu Mingxiao Tower receded, transforming it into an ordinary ancient building.

"Fang Yi, how about we pull off a heist!"

Xiao Changce narrowed his eyes slightly, holding the Profound Flame Pearl in his hand, his magical power flowing gently, ready to unleash its power.

"The White Snake Breathing Talisman is easy to use, and your Creation Banner can also conceal your aura."

Yan Youtai schemed first; let's teach him a lesson.

As long as Yunhe Island falls in the end, the Grand Master of the sect will not pursue the matter.

"Master, don't be anxious." Fang Yi stopped Xiao Changce, and with a flick of his finger, the photographic image became even clearer.

"Yan Youtai's background is more than just this."

"The magical power accumulated by the Heavenly Secrets Eight Trigrams Plate and the Nine Wood Azure Dragon Staff has completely dissipated. Does he still have a backup plan?"

Xiao Changce put away the Profound Flame Pearl, his eyes widening slightly in astonishment.

Half an hour later.

The Heavenly Law Bright Sky Tower shone brightly, and within its carved railings and jade-paved pavilion, Yan Youtai shook his head slightly.

"It seems Fang Yizhen never came here."

With a flick of his finger, the Xuanxiao Spirit-Slaying Sword, which seemed to have materialized in the building, dissipated.

Miles away.

Xiao Changce was still shaken and put away the Profound Flame Pearl.

"As expected, every cultivator on Tianji Peak is ruthless."
If they had concealed themselves when they arrived, they would have faced a full-force attack from Tianlu Mingxiao Tower.

"A fully-forged, powerful attack from a Six Paths Treasure Restriction magic weapon, accumulated over a long period of time—this old man cannot withstand it."

"Fang Yi, what should we do next?"

"Wait!" Fang Yi said calmly, his eyes slightly narrowed.

"wait?"

"Yes, wait until Yunhe Island is destroyed."

The Biyue Pavilion has been operating a third-tier spiritual land for over seven hundred years, so it's hard to imagine it having any backup plans.

Don't tell me you or I don't believe it.

Yan Youtai and Xiao Yan did not believe it.

Even Xuanzhi and Yufeng didn't believe it.

Fang Yi's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he murmured to himself.

'The Green Marrow should also receive the message from the Crimson Yin.'

"That makes sense. If you hadn't infiltrated Qingkong Cliff and dragged Yu Hongzi into the Dharma Domain..."

Xiao Changce sighed, "The Wind Whisper Formation alone is enough to give us both a headache."

Three hundred miles south of Yunhe Island, on a small island with jagged rocks, a chilling atmosphere prevails.

The Azure Marrow Immortal was draped in a robe of a hundred ghosts and spirits, with a white bone stupa above his head. A pale, spiritual light emanated from him, merging with the yin energy of the island and concealing his vital energy.

"The energy of the third-order waterway formation on Yunhe Island has diminished; it seems the Azure Water Pavilion has suffered a significant loss."

He gazed at the two communication jades in front of him. One was surrounded by azure spiritual light and rippling water; the other was shaped like a skull and surrounded by corpse energy.

"Yan has accumulated a great deal of knowledge about the secrets of heaven, which is both terrifying and respectable. No wonder Yu Fengzi was willing to pay such a high price."

And this fake Yin Bone elixir, how could it have such an opportunity to successfully cultivate the Corpse Path?

After pondering for a moment, Qing Sui hesitated slightly before reaching out to grab the skull communication talisman.

"After all, they are old friends of the White Bone Sect. Let's go and meet them first."

I originally thought that the two True Immortals of Biyue Pavilion had condensed their Golden Cores and needed to assist Xuanyang Mountain.

Unexpectedly, Qingyangzi Fang Yi appeared, and now the situation at Biyue Pavilion is not completely collapsing.

"What if we let Qingyangzi rise to power and another Huang Guangsheng emerge?"

Master Qing Sui shivered involuntarily, his eyes filled with malice.

"We must never produce another Huang Guangsheng!"

The lingering sound echoed as a hazy, gray light rose from the rocky islet.

Beside Yunhe Island.

Fang Yi felt the jade talisman in his arms vibrate, and his heart calmed down slightly.

"Master, let us conserve our strength and prepare for the decisive battle in a day or two."

"Very well." Xiao Changce nodded slightly. "After Yunhe Island is destroyed, and Biyue Pavilion uses all its methods."

"Now is the time for us to make our move."

Half an hour later.

Thousands of miles away from Yunhe Island, on an island surrounded by ancient trees, twelve battle flags fluttered, arranged in groups of six, creating two temporary cave dwellings.

Xiao Changce sat cross-legged on the lotus platform, holding a mid-grade spirit stone in his hand, slowly absorbing spiritual energy to restore his depleted mana.

His mind was turning.

"We can let go of the other opportunities on Yunhe Island, but we must seize the third-grade superior-quality Wonderful Void Spirit Water for Fang Yi."

Only in this way can my lineage of Five Extreme Peaks establish a firm foundation.

Hengyi and Fangyi restrained each other, waiting for Chimeizi to condense his nascent soul.

If we fail, everything is over.
If they succeed, Xuan Yang Mountain will expand outwards, bringing endless opportunities, and the two of them will naturally join forces.

Sensing the energy emanating from the nearby cave dwellings, Xiao Changce was filled with unease.

"I hope Fang Yi and Heng Yi will be quick-witted and not ruin the excellent situation that Master has worked so hard to build up over the past three hundred years."

"Has he entered a period of breath adjustment?"

Sensing the increasing heat emanating from Xiao Changce in the adjacent cave, he noticed that the energy was gradually growing stronger.

Fang Yi nodded slightly, and a ray of spiritual light fell from his fingertip, transforming into a puppet clad in blue armor.

"Moon Demon Skin Transformation, Swift!"

A delicate human skin flew out from the sleeve and draped over the burly Jade Lotus Guard.

Strange runes writhed on the warm, smooth human skin, and in an instant, the Azure Lotus Guard's figure, aura, and appearance became exactly the same as Fang Yi's.

"It's time to go; Qing Sui must be getting impatient."

Fang Yi's bones cracked, his vital energy circulated, and with each breath, his body shrank, his skin becoming fair and tender.

He transformed into a boy or young boy, just like Chi Yin.

'Jie Jie Jie'

He let out a few hoarse laughs, his bare feet drawing out the corpse energy from the Void Realm Withered Glory Banner, which transformed into a sixth-grade corpse lotus.

"Let's go."

Baiyangze, Yinfeng Island.

Originally the Chi family, a Foundation Establishment clan with over a thousand cultivators, the island, which should have been thriving, is now devoid of any human presence.

One after another, skeletons carried terrified, speechless cultivators toward the center of the island.

With a flick of his fingertip, the White Bone Relic Pagoda extended a large hand of Yin energy, drawing the cultivator inside.

With a great battle looming, even he had to make thorough preparations.

"Fellow Daoist Yin Bone, you've finally shown yourself."

His eyes narrowed slightly as he sensed the corpse energy outside the gate. The ghostly white bone sword beside him, which resembled a swimming fish, suddenly slashed out.

"Let me see if you, Yin Bone, are worthy of joining forces with me!"

"The Great Handprint of the Corpse!"

go! "

A ghostly banner, shrouded in eerie, corpse-like energy, was raised, and Fang Yi let out a sinister laugh.

"Qing Sui, it's been over a hundred years since we last met, and this is how you treat your old friend?"

(End of this chapter)