Longevity starts with choosing Hextech enhancement

Chapter 367 First Encounter with True Monarch Yunwo (4K)

If Xiao Chen remembered correctly, this should be a witch clan altar.

Furthermore, their clothing and appearance bear many similarities to the witch warriors he saw during the lunar eclipse.

"Could the images projected by the ghostly mist come from the past?"

Xiao Chen was somewhat surprised. He was unsure whether the scene before him had occurred at some point in the past or in some distant place at this very moment.

If it's the former, then it's fine.

But if it's the latter, wouldn't that mean that there are still witches surviving within a certain range of the Sea of ​​Compassion?

Thinking of this, Xiao Chen stopped and began to carefully observe the scene in front of him.

He had already witnessed many lunar eclipses with Su Li and learned a lot of secret information about the Witch Clan.

Therefore, it was quickly determined from the process that this should be a sacrificial ceremony of the Sea Witch Clan.

Furthermore, it was discovered that their performance was not up to standard, especially in the ritual of offering sacrifices to living beings.

According to the standard procedures of ancient times, a fourth-order sea fish should have been gutted and gutted on the spot to make blood wine for the whole tribe to drink together.

However, in the scene, Xiao Chen clearly saw that these sea witches only used a third-tier sea fish.

This made him even more suspicious about the timing of the incident.

The ancient sea witches were no weaklings; they wouldn't be so easily fooled.

Could it really be a coincidence that the situation in some other place was directly projected here?

If this sacrifice were to take place at this very moment, it would indeed be difficult to catch fourth-tier sea fish as offerings, so the standards would have to be lowered.

But this also means that the Sea Witch clan was not completely wiped out.

At least one tribe has secretly survived.

"Hiss, how wide is the projection range of the ghost mist again?"

Xiao Chen scratched his head. He had never paid attention to such a problem before, and many of the ancient books he had read did not address it.

After all, normally few cultivators would care about this, let alone make a point of recording it.

“Interesting, we need to pay attention to this.”

Xiao Chen planned to inquire about the approximate projection range of the ghost mist.

Once this can be confirmed, the approximate area where the Sea Witch tribe might exist can be estimated.

Then he can go and see if they have any fragments of the Stardust Wave Shield.

After all, this magical artifact was damaged during the great battle to annihilate the sea witch.

It is very likely that some of the fragments were taken away by the fleeing sea witch warriors.

Of course, all of this is just Xiao Chen's own speculation for now. Perhaps he can also see things that happened in the past in the ghost fog.

He needs to verify the relevant records before discussing anything else.

Aside from the witch clan's sacrificial ceremony, there was nothing particularly special about the other scenes.

Xiao Chen quickly passed through the ghost fog and arrived safely in the Tingtao Sea a few days later.

Due to the impact of the war, this place is no longer as prosperous as it once was.

The various islands, which were once bustling with independent cultivators, are now deserted.

All that remains are the surveillance arrays operating around the clock in each key stronghold.

Xiao Chen traversed tens of thousands of miles in one breath, and apart from two small teams responsible for maintaining the formation, he did not encounter a single passerby along the way.

It's clear that at this point, there are no longer any independent cultivators freely moving around outside.

"Hey, a boat is coming?"

Xiao Chen suddenly noticed that in the distance, where the sea and sky met, several spirit ships were sailing side by side toward him.

Keep in mind, he came from the west.

In other words, these spirit ships were actually far away from Tingtao Sea.

There are still some slow-witted rogue cultivators who are only starting to prepare for their escape at this point.
However, after the two sides got a little closer...

Xiao Chen noticed that the largest spirit ship among them was flying the flag of the Cloud Wave Sword Pavilion.

This is actually a spirit ship from Jianlu!

what's the situation?
Out of curiosity, he immediately slowed down and landed on the boat to ask some questions.

Xiao Chen is now quite famous.

After his initial panic, Elder Jianlu, who was in charge of piloting the spirit ship, immediately recognized him and lowered his guard.

Then they explained all their tasks.

It turned out that these spirit ships carried 120 disciples of the Sword Pavilion and 200 disciples of the Chongzhen Temple.

They were all promising talents whose cultivation levels were only Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment, but whose performance was generally quite commendable.

There was little point in keeping them on the front lines, so they were simply sent to the Storm Sea for refuge ahead of schedule.

More than ten Golden Core cultivators accompanied them, responsible for escorting them along the way to ensure their safety.

Simply put, it's a way to evacuate people in advance to prevent them from being wiped out in case of any unforeseen circumstances.

Moreover, this is not the first wave. In the previous two years, Yuntao Sword Pavilion had already sent away six or seven hundred people to serve as the spark.

However, we have been under too much pressure recently, and the first batch of spirit ships that went to the Storm Sea have returned.

So they simply restarted the program and continued to send away more low-level disciples.

Although on the surface, only some low-level cultivators who left were dispensable, their presence or absence would not affect the course of the battle at all.

However, this undoubtedly reflects Yuntao Jianlu's overall pessimistic outlook on the future.

It's clear that this wave of reinforcements from the sea creatures has put a lot of pressure on them.

"Understood. Be careful on your journey."

Xiao Chen nodded and bid farewell to the unfamiliar elder.

Then they continued eastward and arrived at Tingtao Island.

When he arrived, it was already evening. The sea creatures' offensive had ended, and they were in a period of rest and recuperation.

Rift Sky True Monarch was patrolling the outermost edge of the battlefield when he saw Xiao Chen and was immediately stunned.

Then he excitedly came over and asked, "Fellow Daoist Xiao, what brings you here?"

A clear sense of anticipation flickered in his eyes.

Xiao Chen smiled and nodded in response: "I heard that the sea race has sent a lot of reinforcements here, so I came to check the situation and try to kill a few more great demons."

Then they disassembled all their spiritual materials.

Of course, the last half of the sentence doesn't need to be said.

"Great!"

Upon hearing this, True Monarch Liekong's face broke into a bright smile: "With Fellow Daoist Xiao's help, we'll definitely be able to capture it easily this time!"

"By the way, my senior brothers are still down there adjusting their breathing and recovering their true energy."

"I'll go tell them the good news right away."

With that, he rushed into the protective array to deliver the good news.

"Hey, wait for me!"

Xiao Chen had just arrived and did not yet possess the corresponding token, so he could not directly enter the protective array of Yuntao Sword Pavilion.

After all, the great formation doesn't discriminate; it will only passively attack any intruder.

The main reason was that the surprise came too suddenly. Lord Liekong was so busy announcing the good news that he even forgot about his patrol.

He forgot about the token and ran inside, leaving Xiao Chen alone outside.

Fortunately, the True Lords were quick. Xiao Chen had only waited for less than the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea when he saw them come out to greet him again, accompanied by True Lord Gangyuan, True Lord Hanchuan, and an unfamiliar True Lord.

"Oh dear, I'm so sorry, I was just too happy and forgot that you don't have any array flags yet."

Lord Liekong realized he had made a mistake and immediately apologized.

However, these were minor matters, and Xiao Chen immediately replied, "It's alright, I never care about these things."

Then the group exchanged a few polite words.

Gangyuan Zhenjun then took the initiative to introduce, "Fellow Daoist Xiao, this is Fellow Daoist Yunwo who cultivates the Cloud Sword lineage and is also the current acting sect leader of Sword Pavilion."

Currently, True Lord Lüshuang is seriously injured, while True Lord Dielang is slightly injured and lacks sufficient experience.

Actually, there was no fourth person to choose from, so he was the only one who could be in charge of the affairs of the Sword Pavilion.

"So it's Fellow Daoist Yunwo! I've long admired your name!"

Xiao Chen cupped his hands in praise, "I've long heard that cultivators of the Cloud Sword lineage are all extraordinary in bearing and stride with the confidence of dragons and tigers. Seeing it today, I can confirm it!"

This isn't just a polite remark.

I don't know the current situation of the Cloud Sword lineage, but True Monarch Cloud Vortex has comprehended the Great Dao of 'Cloud'.

He is always surrounded by wisps of mist, giving him an ethereal and otherworldly appearance.

To outsiders, he has a rather otherworldly and ethereal air about him.

Gangyuan Zhenjun then introduced, "This is Fellow Daoist Xiao, whom I have mentioned to you repeatedly before. There is no need to elaborate further today."

"In short, with Fellow Daoist Xiao's help, I feel much more at ease."

"It's no exaggeration to say that it's like suddenly having a pillar of support, hahahahaha."

Upon hearing such high praise from Gangyuan Zhenjun, Yunwo Zhenjun felt a hint of doubt rising in his heart.

He had indeed heard of Xiao Chen's great achievements on the western front and had previously admired him greatly, wanting to get to know him.

But seeing the real person in person now, I couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

How do you describe this feeling?

Xiao Chen did not possess the sharp, indomitable spirit he had imagined.

Instead, he simply looks young and handsome, and is full of vitality and vigor.

He doesn't seem like the legendary killer who can slay great demons; he just looks like a promising young scion of a noble family.

Simply put, Yunwo Zhenjun's thoughts at this moment are similar to those of Pili Zhenjun back then.

In particular, the intelligence he received highlighted the special 'talisman' of the mechanical grappling hook and the powerful Nine Dragons Diagram.

This led him to believe that Xiao Chen's previous success on the western front was mainly due to the help of his family.

this point is very important!

Although for most cultivators, this doesn't seem to make much difference.

However, as a sword cultivator, Yunwo Zhenjun still looked down on cultivators who relied solely on their family background.

In his view, a truly capable person should wield a three-foot sword and eliminate all injustice.

Aside from his natal flying sword, he does not rely on any other external objects.

Of course, on the surface, he did not show such thoughts, and still greeted him with a smile: "Fellow Daoist Xiao's assistance at this time is truly a timely rain."

"On behalf of everyone at Yuntao Sword Lodge, I express my heartfelt gratitude to you, fellow Daoist!"

Xiao Chen waved his hand: "Fellow Daoist, there's no need to be so polite. Since ancient times, human cultivators have always taken it upon themselves to slay demons and eliminate evil."

"I am merely following the example of the sages of the past, hoping to contribute my meager strength."

"Ah, Fellow Daoist Xiao is too modest."

True Lord Gangyuan immediately praised, "With your abilities, it would be no exaggeration to say that you are a pillar of strength."

"With your help, fellow Daoist, we'll definitely give those beasts a big surprise tomorrow."

True Monarch Hanchuan nodded and said, "That's right, the sea race definitely doesn't know that Fellow Daoist Xiao has already arrived."

"We should take advantage of this and make proper arrangements to try and achieve a decisive victory tomorrow."

Seeing that everyone had moved beyond pleasantries and was starting to discuss the real issues.

True Monarch Yunwo immediately interrupted: "Let's not rush to discuss this matter. Fellow Daoist Xiao has come from afar, please come in and have a drink."

As he spoke, he casually took out a spare array flag and activated it.

Then he handed it to Xiao Chen: "This is one of the six secondary flags of our sect's great formation. Fellow Daoist, you can freely enter and leave the sect with this flag."

Gangyuan Zhenjun readily agreed: "Yes, yes, let's talk about the specifics while we drink."

The group arrived together inside the sect's main hall.

Upon entering, one sees a large long table set up inside the hall, already laden with various delicacies.

It's all meat from various spirit beasts, perfect for replenishing qi.

There were several futons around, clearly used by the group to meditate and regulate their breathing.

In fact, for ordinary cultivators, restoring their true essence is also a very important issue.

Especially in turbulent times like today.

Whether it's quickly replenishing true energy during battle to increase one's continuous combat time.

It is crucial to quickly recover one's true energy after a battle in order to prepare for the next one.

After all, most cultivators are slow to condense new true essence, and it's not easy for them to recover after using it.

For example, a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator like True Monarch Hanchuan, who possesses a large amount of True Essence.

If one exhausts all one's true essence, it will take at least half a month to fully recover without relying on elixirs or spiritual items.

If it is a Nascent Soul cultivator at the Great Perfection stage, it will take almost a month.

Of course, the people present would not cultivate slowly as usual, but would use spirit stones and spiritual objects to speed up their recovery.

Of course, spend money where you should and save where you should.

While consuming spiritual substances, people also try to conserve energy by meditating and regulating their breathing.

After all, no one knows how long this battle against the sea creatures will last.

Spend less resources now, and you'll be able to last longer in the future.

Therefore, upon entering, True Lord Yunwo immediately arranged for his disciples to fetch a brand-new jade futon.

But what he didn't know was that Xiao Chen was actually an exception.

He had never paid attention to the issue of true energy recovery.

After all, with Hextech, he essentially has a hundred times the recovery speed.

Others spend ten days or half a month working hard to fully recover their true energy.

Xiao Chen only needs two hours.

There's absolutely no need to specifically adjust your breathing; it's just a side effect.

Of course, he did not refuse Yunwo Zhenjun's kindness, but accepted the cold jade futon and sat down.

"Fellow Daoist Xiao, let me offer you this first cup of wine."

Yunwo Zhenjun raised his glass in gratitude: "Thank you again for coming from so far away to lend your support."

Xiao Chen raised his glass and drank with him.

Next came True Lord Gangyuan and others.

After several rounds of drinks and several dishes, everyone was full and satisfied. Only then, while digesting the spiritual food in their stomachs and recovering their true energy, did they resume their discussion of the serious matter of fighting the sea tribe.

(End of this chapter)