Yuantian Pidao

Chapter 259: Chickens and Dogs
Above the wooden fish, spiritual energy abounded, and a group of Qi Refining cultivators gathered to discuss profound mysteries and the Dao, thoroughly enjoying themselves.

As the host of the banquet and the only Qi Refining Perfection cultivator present, Jiang Chen generously offered his guidance, and the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves immensely.

However, after the lighthearted discussion of metaphysics, when the current situation in Qingyuan County was mentioned, everyone's expression became solemn, and many people turned their gazes to Jiang Chen.

It was at this moment that Shao An, the head of the Shao family in Qingquan County, stepped forward.

“Fellow Daoist Taiping, there are demons eyeing Qingyuan County from outside, and the area is in chaos. I hope you can step forward, lead the various families, resist the demons, and protect the people.”

With a strong and resonant voice, Shao An bowed deeply to Jiang Chen. He looked to be in his fifties and had a refined and scholarly air, but at this moment he appeared dignified and awe-inspiring.

Upon hearing this, many people present changed color, their gazes shifting between Shao An and Jiang Chen, trying to discern something.

The Shao family is a prominent family in Qingquan County. Although there is no Qi Refining Master in the family, there are several Qi Refining Junior Master and Qi Refining Early Stage cultivators. They are also protected by a mountain-protecting formation, making them a well-known family in Qingyuan County.

Most importantly, the Shao family had previously had many connections with the Taiping Sect, so their bringing up this matter now left them no choice but to think twice.

Of course, although people suspected that the Taiping Sect had deliberately arranged this, at this moment most people were still watching Jiang Chen closely, waiting for him to make a statement. When the nest is overturned, no egg remains intact. Qingyuan County does need a new pillar now, and it is worth paying some price for it.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen did not express his opinion for the time being, but instead turned his gaze to the outside of Muyu Island.

Seeing this, everyone was a little puzzled and followed Jiang Chen's gaze, but they saw nothing.

However, in the next instant, billowing demonic energy appeared in the sky, heading towards the Taiping Sect at an extremely fast speed.

"These are the demons of Five Immortals Mountain, led by that red fox..."

Looking into the distance, a Qi Refining cultivator's expression changed drastically upon seeing something. He possessed the Spiritual Eye Technique, allowing him to see more clearly than ordinary people.

Upon hearing this, everyone present became serious. The visitors were clearly not friendly; those who came with good intentions would not come. The demons of Five Immortals Mountain had come at this time on purpose.

"Brother Taiping, that red fox is the ancestor of the fox demon clan of Five Immortals Mountain. He achieved the perfection of Qi Refining a long time ago, and is truly not to be underestimated..."

Feeling somewhat worried, the Qi Refining Master quickly explained what he knew. Even now, he could still faintly feel the stinging pain in his body. He had previously had a brief encounter with the Red Fox and had been severely injured.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen's expression remained unchanged.

At that moment, a ball of fire fell from the sky and crashed down on Muyu Island.

The moment the flames collided with the great formation of Muyu Island, they vanished, revealing what lay within: heads, their faces contorted in rage, each with its eyes wide open in death, as if they had suffered immense torment before their demise.

"My son..."

A heart-wrenching sound rang out, and looking at those severed heads, a Qi Refining cultivator almost lost his footing. His entire clan had been wiped out.

Seeing this scene, all the cultivators present couldn't help but feel a chill. At this moment, they all understood the intentions of the Five Immortal Mountain demons—they had come to provoke them. In an instant, everyone turned their attention to Jiang Chen once again.

With the protection of a great formation on Muyu Island and so many Qi Refining cultivators present, it's impossible for the demons of Wuxian Mountain to break in. However, if they rely solely on the great formation for defense, the people of Qingyuan County, who have finally managed to unite after this incident, will likely fall apart again.

"Taoist Taiping, I heard you are celebrating your promotion today. This is a special gift from Five Immortals Mountain to congratulate you. Please accept it..."

A thunderous sound boomed, and the figure of the Red Fox appeared outside Wooden Fish Island.

At this moment, it stood atop a cloud of flames, followed by a dozen or so demons.

"Peaceful Turtle, quickly accept it, quickly accept it..."

Screaming and shouting, the demons echoed the red fox's clamor, their attitude extremely arrogant.

Seeing this scene, many cultivators present felt a surge of anger, especially the younger generation who were still inexperienced. They wished they could rush out and fight the demon. On the other hand, many Qi Refining cultivators remained calm, though their expressions were inevitably a little grim.

Just then, Jiang Chen put down his wine glass. "How incredibly noisy."

Clouds and mist formed a bridge, and Jiang Chen's figure flickered, appearing directly outside the great formation.

Seeing this, the red fox was overjoyed.

Its original purpose in coming here was only to dampen the morale of the Taiping Sect and prevent it from successfully unifying the various forces in Qingyuan County. However, it did not expect that Jiang Chen would be so easily provoked that he would walk out of the formation alone.

"Haha, these sword cultivators are just not very bright..."

Filled with joy, the red fox was about to deliver a severe blow to Jiang Chen. Admittedly, sword cultivators were outstanding in combat, but Jiang Chen was only a newcomer after all, and it was quite confident that it could seriously injure him.

But at that moment, a chilling coldness suddenly spread from the depths of its heart, making it feel as if it had fallen into an ice cave.

"cut!"

With an indifferent expression, treating the red fox as if it were nothing, Jiang Chen waved his sleeve.

The next instant, a crane's cry resounded in all directions, and a bright moon emerged from Jiang Chen's sleeve, radiating a cold light that illuminated all around.

"Sword light..."

The cry of the crane reached his ears, causing him to lose his composure. In the final moment, the Red Fox saw a sky full of sword lights. The so-called bright moon was actually formed from countless sword lights. It looked beautiful, but in reality, it concealed deadly intent.

With a whoosh, a barrage of sword light swept in, and the red fox, its mind captivated, was unable to mount any effective countermeasures. In an instant, its defenses were breached, and its head was severed. If the red fox, a cultivator at the peak of Qi Refining, was in such a state, then the lesser demons following behind it were even worse off.

Their lives were frozen at the moment the moon rose; they continued to scream even as they died, completely unaware of how they perished.

Thump, thump. As the bright moon disappeared and the sword light dissipated, the world suddenly fell silent, without any further noise. All the clamoring demons had turned into cold, lifeless corpses.

"Clay chickens and clay dogs..."

Without any change in expression, Jiang Chen waved his sleeve and collected the cloud of flames and the corpses of many demons.

On Muyu Island, everyone was stunned by this dreamlike scene.

"Brother Dao, you slew the Red Fox with a flick of your finger, your divine power is boundless. Please lead all families to resist the demon race and protect all people."

Seeing Jiang Chen return, Shao An was the first to come to his senses and once again made the same suggestion.

Upon hearing this, everyone snapped out of their daze.

"Please, fellow Daoist, lead all families to resist the demon race and protect all people."

With unanimous agreement, this time no one objected.

Seeing this, Jiang Chen's expression returned to its previous gentleness.

"With the demon race rampaging, we human cultivators should naturally unite as one."

"In that case, I ask all fellow Daoists to join me in resisting foreign enemies and protecting the peace of this land."

With a calm and firm voice, Jiang Chen raised the still-warm wine glass in his hand.

Upon hearing this, everyone raised their wine cups without hesitation and drank together. From then on, a new power structure was formed in Qingyuan County with the Taiping Sect at its core.

(End of this chapter)