Yuantian Pidao

Chapter 183: Stealing Chicken Fails
In the ancestral land of the Lu family, as two Foundation Establishment cultivators fought fiercely, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth fluctuated violently. The abnormality of the Lu family could no longer be concealed and immediately attracted the attention of many people. However, sensing the terrifying aura, no one dared to approach.

"It was Dao Foundation cultivators who made the move, and there was more than one."

Sensing the commotion coming from afar, Qi Xiuning stopped in mid-air, his face full of surprise and doubt.

As a Qi Refining Perfection cultivator born into the imperial court, he was quite knowledgeable and had witnessed the power of a Foundation Establishment cultivator before, just like today.

He had initially noticed the unusual situation at the Lu family and guessed that Lu Yongnian might be trying to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, so he rushed to the Lu family's ancestral land to see if there was any chance to stop him. However, he did not expect to discover the presence of a Foundation Establishment cultivator on the way.

"There are two Foundation Establishment cultivators clashing, one from the Qingmu family, and the other should be from the royal family..."

After careful observation, Qi Xiuning made his own judgment, but the doubts in his heart not only were not resolved at this moment, but became even stronger.

The one from the Aoki family is one thing, but Qingyuan County is in the south after all. If the other party was traveling in Qingyuan County and noticed something was wrong, he could come in time. But the capital is extremely far from Qingyuan County. In addition, given the tacit understanding between the royal family and the three major families, under normal circumstances, the royal family's Dao Foundation cultivators would not appear in Qingyuan County at all.

"The Lu family's affairs are perhaps more complicated than I thought. There must be the Aoki family and the royal family behind this. Could it be that the Lu family is a pawn of the Aoki family, and the royal family has sensed something is wrong and wants to intervene, or perhaps..."

As his thoughts collided and various speculations flashed through his mind, Qi Xiuning's brows furrowed more and more tightly.

He naturally leaned towards the idea that the Lu family was a pawn of the Aoki family, but this possibility was actually not high. Firstly, the Lu family was too close to the Aoki family, and if the Aoki family really wanted to support an ally, they wouldn't support the Lu family.

Secondly, the Qingmu family only has one Dao Foundation cultivator openly displayed. Supporting the Lu family would be far too risky, and they might accidentally shoot themselves in the foot, which would be detrimental to the Qingmu family's control over the south.

However, as an official of the imperial court and promoted by the court, Qi Xiuning was unwilling to consider another possibility.

As more and more people turned their attention to the Lu family's ancestral land, the clash between Qingmu Lei and Huo Mo intensified. However, the two sides were not far apart in strength, and neither could gain the upper hand for the time being.

It was at this moment, in the cultivation chamber, that Lu Yongnian's body had been thoroughly scorched and he was beyond dead. Only a pure white flower remained, rooted in the crimson flames and guarded by a crimson fire snake, preventing outsiders from approaching.

However, at this moment, as Lu Yongnian's life force completely disappeared, a line of blood emerged in the flames. The fire snakes guarding outside did not react to its appearance.

A faint spiritual energy emanated, and blood lines twisted, one end binding the reopened calamity flower, the other extending outwards and connecting to somewhere.

In the next instant, the figure of the calamity flower began to become illusory, as if it were about to disappear.

Meanwhile, outside, the Fire Demon finally realized something was wrong.

"not good···"

Realizing something was wrong, the Fire Demon became extremely anxious and formed the Crimson Sun Seal with his hands, attempting to stop the attack.

Seeing this, Aoki Lei narrowed his eyes and swung the rattan cane in his hand.

"Azure Vine Binds the Spirit!"

As the vines grew, Qingmu Lei made his move, directing the vines to entwine the fire demon, forcibly suppressing the fire demon's resonance with heaven and earth, making it impossible for the fire demon to stop the bloodline's actions for a time.

Because of this delay, the Flower of Calamity completely faded away, and the Bloodline also collapsed, leaving only a remnant. It completely lost its spiritual charm and returned to the ordinary.

Having witnessed all these changes, the Fire Demon's eyes widened in fury.

"Old ghost Qingmu, you ruined my plans, you're really courting death..." Enraged, the Fire Demon glared at Qingmu Lei, his killing intent rising. At that moment, the Burning Flame Blood within him surged rapidly, causing his body to ignite. Sparks flew from his mouth and nose, and his aura began to rise continuously.

Seeing this, Aoki Lei's expression also became serious.

"Want to become a spirit? If you really want to fight, then I don't mind accompanying you."

His long hair danced behind him like venomous snakes that had come to life. Strange green patterns spread across Qingmu Lei's muscular body, and like the Fire Demon, his aura was constantly rising.

This is a unique spiritual transformation technique used by Dao Foundation cultivators. By using their own Dao Foundation as a bridge, they can resonate with the power of heaven and earth in a short period of time, borrowing the power of heaven and earth for their own use, and thus unleashing power far beyond the ordinary.

However, this method places a great burden on Dao Foundation cultivators. Prolonged use can damage their Dao Foundation. Therefore, under normal circumstances, Dao Foundation cultivators will not use this power. Once they do, it often signifies the beginning of a life-or-death struggle.

Seeing that Aoki Lei was also beginning to spiritualize, the Fire Demon's face was full of ferocity. Without any hesitation, he attacked, and a new battle began. Compared to before, this battle between the two sides was undoubtedly more intense.

Ultimately, neither could prevail over the other, and the match ended with both of them injured.

"The 'Calamity Flower' was moved remotely. I never imagined the Lu family would possess such a treasure. It seems they were quite fortunate. Unfortunately, the Lu family was prepared, and the real treasure was already moved."

"Of course, compared to me, the Chen family really lost both their wife and their army this time."

Manifesting himself in the mountains and forests, Aoki Lei looked at the broken rope in his hand and couldn't help but sigh.

After careful consideration, he had gained a certain understanding of the capabilities of the broken rope in front of him.

It has the ability to connect two people. Through this rope, the person holding the rope can sense the state of the person being roped, and the person holding the rope will sense if the person being roped is in danger.

In addition, if the person holding the rope is willing to damage themselves, they can also transfer some of their own strength into the person being roped.

"It is truly a treasure. If I am not mistaken, this treasure was originally created to help powerful individuals protect the bloodline descendants they value. It is a pity that it has been destroyed now."

"However, this also indicates that the Lu family must have left a backup plan. If we can find it, we might reap good rewards."

His thoughts drifted away, and Aoki Lei guessed at a certain possibility.

His appearance at the Lu family this time was truly a coincidence. He had made a special trip to Qingyuan County because of the Five Immortals Mountain's spiritual treasures, and he had stayed for a while because of the Green Snake Demon. Unexpectedly, he encountered Lu Yongnian's breakthrough.

After realizing that the Chen family was behind this scheme, he had the idea of ​​seizing the spiritual treasure. At the very least, he couldn't let the Chen family get what they wanted. That's why, at the last moment, after noticing the blood rope, he intervened to stop the fire demon for a moment. He could accept not getting it himself, but he absolutely couldn't let the fire demon get it.

"I can guess it, and so can the Fire Demon. It seems we need to make some arrangements. Also, we need to treat our injuries."

"Fortunately, this battle was not without its gains. Compared to that old guy, the Fire Demon is indeed much more inexperienced, and judging from the current situation, that old guy may really be in trouble."

With a fleeting thought, Aoki Lei's figure quietly disappeared into the distance.

He was injured in the battle with the Fire Demon, but fortunately neither of them intended to fight to the death, so everything was still under control.

(End of this chapter)