Luck entry, starting from the Nine Dragons' succession

Chapter 168 What is there to fear from a mere army of sword puppets?
Within the destiny chart, golden light shone brightly.

[Seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune] The golden light of his destiny transformed into three hexagrams in Fang Heng's mind.

The Heavenly Sword Palace has opened, attracting many to vie for its inheritance. While the treasures are valuable, they also conceal hidden dangers.

[Entering the Sword Puppet Maze, there are ten paths paved with Heavenly Stems, each concealing hidden dangers.]

[Upper Divination: Entering the Sword Puppet Maze via the paths of Yi, Ding, and Wu will bring a fortuitous opportunity without any risk; auspicious.]

[Middle Hexagram: Entering the Sword Puppet Maze via the paths of Bing, Ji, and Xin, there is neither gain nor loss; a neutral outcome.]

[Lower Divination: Entering the Sword Puppet Maze via the Jia or Geng paths, one will encounter demonic sword puppets, facing a near-death experience; ominous.]

[Seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune] The sudden change in his fate made Fang Heng's eyes narrow.

I knew I hadn't chosen the wrong destiny. The "Auspicious and Inauspicious" destiny is truly a magical tool for exploring secret realms!

Even before entering the Heavenly Sword Palace, the "Seeking Good Fortune and Avoiding Misfortune" destiny has already begun to stir.

There are ten paths to enter the Sword Puppet Maze.

According to the divination, the two roads, Jia and Geng, are extremely inauspicious, with a near-certain death rate.

On the contrary, the three paths of B, D, and E are not only safe, but also offer opportunities.

This is practically like having a god's-eye view while playing a video game.

The moment the Heavenly Sword Palace opened, the crowd stirred and rushed toward the ten entrances.

The streaks of light streaked across the sky as they raced forward, one after another, eager to be the first.

At this moment, Pei Qingxuan, disguised as a middle-aged man, frowned and a hint of anger flashed in her eyes.

Where is the Black Impermanence?
Why is there no movement?

Did they break their promise?
Damn!

I'm never practicing dual cultivation with him again!

They even made me wear those shameful clothes...

Just thinking about how she had been wearing sheer stockings and engaging in dual cultivation with Hei Wuchang a few days ago filled Pei Qingxuan with anger; she felt no sense of being toyed with by Hei Wuchang.

Just then, a flash of spiritual light appeared on the communication jade talisman.

Pei Qingxuan swept her divine sense across the area and heard the voice of Hei Wuchang, which sounded like heavenly music.

"By taking the three paths, B, D, and E, you may obtain a chance."

"Under no circumstances should you enter the Jia or Geng roads. These two roads are extremely dangerous. If you go in, you will die without a chance of survival."

Upon hearing Black Impermanence's warning, Pei Qingxuan's cool and beautiful face first showed a slight pause, and then she reacted, her heart filled with shock like a storm.

Is Black Impermanence also proficient in celestial secrets?
He knows so many things!

Pei Qingxuan couldn't help but exclaim in amazement. She didn't think much of Fang Heng's suggestion and followed it without hesitation.

"Black Impermanence is indeed a bit lecherous!"

"But it's still pretty reliable."

"I wouldn't deceive myself on something so important."

Pei Qingxuan thought to herself, and the heart that had been hanging in her throat settled back into her stomach.

The fact that Hei Wuchang could send him a message meant he was clearly in the Cloud Sword Pavilion. I wonder...

Pei Qingxuan scanned the crowd around her, trying to find Hei Wuchang's whereabouts among them.

However, after scanning around, he still couldn't recognize who the Black Impermanence was, and could only curse inwardly.

"How cunning!"

Whoosh!
Pei Qingxuan transformed into an ordinary sword light and blended into the crowd.

Since the Heavenly Sword Palace is a secret realm of swordsmanship, all those who came this time were sword cultivators.

Pei Qingxuan blended seamlessly into the group of sword cultivators, avoiding detection by the Sword Pavilion disciples.

"Ok?"

"It's Zhu Xuanyi!"

Among the sword cultivators, a familiar figure caught Pei Qingxuan's eye.

Zhu Xuanyi stood tall and proud, with a fierce killing intent between his brows, looking exactly like a sword cultivator.

This person was Wei Jiuxiao's personal disciple, and Pei Qingxuan was quite familiar with him as well.

"This time, the Sword Pavilion is led by Zhu Xuanyi!"

“That’s right. Since I, the Holy Maiden, have betrayed the sect, the Sword Pavilion will naturally have to select a new Sword Master.”

"Zhu Xuanyi is Wei Jiuxiao's personal disciple. Zhu Xuanyi must hope that he can make great contributions and accumulate prestige in this Tianque Sword Palace event."

Pei Qingxuan's cold eyes narrowed, and after a moment's thought, she understood Wei Jiuxiao's intention.

His position as the head of the Sword Pavilion was illegitimate.

For Zhu Xuanyi, a direct disciple, to rise to a higher position would be extremely difficult. He would have to establish undeniable merits to suppress the dissenting voices within the Sword Pavilion.

Zhu Xuanyi seemed to sense Pei Qingxuan's gaze. He frowned, looked around, and found that there were at least twenty or thirty cultivators staring at him.

Zhu Xuanyi's face darkened, and he thought to himself.

"Who is it?"

"To think that it could even make my sword heart feel a slight threat!"

"It seems that this mission of the Heavenly Sword Palace is not easy."

Zhu Xuanyi became wary. He had entered the Heavenly Sword Palace with an important mission from his master.

The Heavenly Sword Palace has long been considered by the Sword Pavilion as its own; how could it allow others to lay a finger on it?
This unexpected emergence caught Jian Ge completely off guard.

He learned from his master that fortunately, the one born this time was the secondary hall, not the main hall.

However, just in case, the Sword Pavilion still cannot sit idly by and allow outsiders to freely explore the Heavenly Sword Palace.

What if they discover a passage into the main hall?
Zhu Xuanyi brought over a hundred Sword Pavilion disciples with him this time, each of whom possessed strength above the fifth realm and had considerable potential.

Their group of over a hundred people was tasked with setting up the Nine Abyss Extermination Sword Formation within the Heavenly Sword Palace to kill all cultivators who entered it.

"Fellow disciples, this mission is extremely complex and has far-reaching consequences. I would appreciate your assistance."

Zhu Xuanyi straightened his expression and spoke to the Sword Pavilion disciples behind him.

"Don't worry, senior brother, we will do our best and not hold you back."

"Senior brother, we will never disgrace the peak master."

Behind them, the disciples of the Sword Pavilion were all filled with fighting spirit and eager to try.

The people he brought this time were all old men who had followed Wei Jiuxiao for a long time, and Zhu Xuanyi naturally trusted their loyalty.

After saying that, Zhu Xuanyi led his group into the Jiazi Road.

Pei Qingxuan's expression turned strange upon seeing this.

The road with the character "甲" (jia) – isn't this the road that Black Impermanence (Hei Wuchang) described as a road of certain death?

Zhu Xuanyi's luck remains as bad as ever!

Pei Qingxuan sneered inwardly, intending to secretly make a move and cause some trouble for Zhu Xuanyi.

It seems that I don't even need to take action myself!

……

Seeing the large number of cultivators enter, Fang Heng was not in a hurry. Instead, he leisurely led his personal guards into the Heavenly Sword Palace.

Besides him, the other princes also entered with a team of personal guards, just like him.

"Ninth Brother, shall we act together?"

The second prince transformed into a streak of light and flew towards Fang Heng.

Fang Heng smiled, cupped his hands, and said, "Second Brother, there's no need for that!"

"I still hope to obtain some opportunities within the Heavenly Sword Palace."

"If I were to travel with you, how could I possibly outmaneuver you, my second brother?"

Hearing Fang Heng's teasing words, the Second Prince was not angry, but instead breathed a sigh of relief.

If Fang Heng really goes with him, things will become more complicated.

If Fang Heng were to ask for a chance within the Heavenly Sword Palace, would the questioner give it to him or not?

He would be unhappy if he were given the money.

If they don't give it to each other, it will strain their relationship.

This put the second prince in a dilemma.

Fang Heng suggested that they split up and rely on their own abilities, which suited the Second Prince's wishes perfectly.

"Since Ninth Brother is willing to venture out on his own, then I, your second brother, will not try to dissuade you."

"Ninth Brother, be careful on your journey."

"Second brother too!" With that, the second prince led dozens of his personal guards and fled into the Heavenly Sword Palace.

The path he chose was the C-shaped path.

There was neither opportunity nor risk.

Fang Heng withdrew his gaze and instructed Fang Chongyue, "Let's set off as well."

After saying this, Fang Heng led his personal guards and entered the Heavenly Sword Palace from the Yi-zi Road in a grand procession.

After passing through the entrance, we embarked on the T-shaped road.

The scene before my eyes changed instantly, as if the world had been transformed.

One by one, stone pillars came into Fang Heng's view.

Along the path of Yi, besides their own group, there were many other cultivators, their spiritual light emanating from their battles, rising and falling in the sky.

Sharp sword energies flew everywhere, like swirling dragons.

Fang Heng looked into the distance and saw that what was fighting the cultivators were sword puppets.

These puppets, composed entirely of hard rock, exude a sense of mountainous weight in every movement.

Upon seeing these rock sword puppets, Fang Heng's face revealed a thoughtful expression.

The puppets in the puppeteer's hands need to be manipulated by the puppeteer, and their power is provided by the magic power within the puppeteer's body.

However, the sword puppets in the Heavenly Sword Palace are different from others.

Others might not see the clues, but Fang Heng could tell at a glance that these sword puppets were driven by the power of the earth's veins.

The advantage is that it does not require a puppeteer to operate it, thus saving the puppeteer's mana.

As for the downsides, they are also obvious.

These sword puppets are one with the earth veins of the Heavenly Sword Palace.

Once they leave the Heavenly Sword Palace, they become nothing more than a pile of useless stones.

Just then, Shi Lin seemed to sense the arrival of Fang Heng and his group.

The earth shook violently, and the stone forest swayed.

One by one, the stone pillars crumbled open, revealing the sword puppets inside.

"So that's how sword puppets came about!"

Fang Heng murmured, not taking the sword puppets in front of him seriously.

Fang Chongyue and his group of royal guards have greatly increased their strength after experiencing the baptism of the battle for the Divine General.

Fang Chongyue, as the commander of the personal guards, has even become a martial artist in the fifth realm.

Their progress is as rapid as that of any martial arts prodigy.

boom--

boom--

boom--

The sword puppet's body was heavy, and with each step it took, the ground trembled as if a giant object had landed.

Before Fang Heng could give any instructions, Fang Chongyue immediately directed the guards of the Prince's Palace to go forward.

boom--

boom--

boom--

The war broke out.

The rich martial arts aura and the heavy sword light clashed on the earth.

The sound of metal clashing echoed endlessly in the air, like waves crashing against the shore, rising and falling without end.

The royal guards formed a circle, protecting Fang Heng and defending him against the sword puppet.

only……

The stone forest collapsed one after another, seemingly without end, transforming into an army of sword puppets that charged towards Fang Heng and his group.

Fang Heng swept his divine sense across the area, and found that there were more than a thousand stone trees within the range of his divine sense perception.

This means that at least a thousand sword puppets are waiting for him.

"Is it because there are too many people?" Fang Heng frowned slightly, secretly wondering to himself.

Fang Heng's side had so many sword puppets that they resembled a vast army, far exceeding the number of other cultivators.

Upon seeing this, the nearby cultivators all transformed into streaks of light and fled away from Fang Heng and his group.

The look in their eyes as they gazed at Fang Heng and his group revealed a hint of schadenfreude.

"Your Highness, there are too many sword puppets."

"Please follow me to break through the encirclement, Your Highness. I will have a squad of personal guards cover the rear."

Fang Chongyue's voice was somewhat hoarse, and his tone carried a hint of murderous intent.

Fang Heng glanced at it and nodded slightly.

It must be said that the trip to Chentang Pass was a very challenging experience.

The Fang Chongyue of today is calm and decisive, with the demeanor of a great general. It's hard to connect him with the peasant boy he was just over a month ago.

Fang Chongyue's idea was not wrong.

The so-called "last man" is actually a pawn to be sacrificed.

However, Fang Heng didn't think so.

These guards are seeds, they are sparks.

It would be such a pity if they were to sacrifice themselves in the Heavenly Sword Palace in vain.

Fang Heng waved his hand and said in a deep voice:
"No need to break out!"

"Your Highness..." Fang Chongyue wanted to persuade him, but was stopped by Fang Heng's stern gaze.

Fang Heng did not explain in detail to Fang Chongyue, but secretly activated the Heaven and Earth Chessboard to sense the earth veins in the Heavenly Sword Palace.

The Heavenly Sword Palace is located in the Cloud Soaring Sword Pavilion, a secret realm independent of the Great Qian Dynasty.

The earth veins are slightly different from those of the Great Qian Dynasty.

But the general principle remains the same.

Having gained experience from manipulating the earth's veins, Fang Heng quickly sensed the earth's veins of the Heavenly Sword Palace.

The earth veins of the Heavenly Sword Palace seem to have sensed the crisis and are about to erupt.

However, Fang Heng didn't give it that chance at all.

"Lie down obediently!"

Fang Heng snorted coldly in his heart, his face grim.

The magical power within his body surged wildly, pouring into the chessboard of heaven and earth.

town!
An invisible force descended upon the earth's veins.

Just as a dragon-suppressing nail pierces the reverse scale of a true dragon, it instantly suppresses the earth's veins.

With a mournful cry, the earth veins within a hundred miles became toys in the hands of the chessboard of heaven and earth.

"It's done!"

Fang Heng's lips curled up slightly, revealing a calm smile.

Before Fang Chongyue could understand the meaning behind Fang Heng's smile, he was horrified to discover that hundreds of sword puppets had stopped moving at the same time.

They stood frozen in place, motionless, as if some being from another dimension had pressed the stop button.

"The sword puppets are nothing to fear. Go and search for any opportunities or treasures," Fang Hengfeng casually instructed, as if what he had just done was insignificant.

The divination indicates that there is an opportunity in the path indicated by the character "乙" (Yi), so there must be an opportunity.

Now that he had come to the intersection of Yizi Road, Fang Heng naturally wouldn't miss it.

Fang Chongyue's expression was solemn, and his gaze toward Fang Heng became increasingly respectful.

The moment he saw the sword puppet stop moving, he was filled with admiration and his heart was filled with awe.

Your Highness's methods are truly unpredictable!
Suppressing his shock and emotion, Fang Chongyue quickly ordered his personal guards to begin searching for any opportunities.

While his personal guards were searching for opportunities, Fang Heng didn't rest either. Instead, he manipulated the power of the earth's veins through the Heaven and Earth Chessboard.

He planned to use the power of the earth's veins to control the sword puppet.

To seize control of the sword puppet from the Heavenly Sword Palace and take it into their own hands.

It feels like... a minotaur from the Heavenly Sword Palace.

(End of this chapter)