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Chapter 707 Conquering a Nation, the Kingdom of Youyue Perishes (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

"Crack!"

The Blood Marrow Sword is broken!
"puff!"

The human skin drum is broken!

"clang!"

The Ghost Lamp goes out!

Most of the nine treasures were destroyed in the blink of an eye, with only the "Netherworld Ghost Seal" barely managing to block the axe blade.

However, spiderweb-like cracks have already appeared on the seal, and it is clear that it cannot hold up for long.

"Old Ghost, you've lost!"

Qin Jiuxiao's hair and beard bristled as he raised the giant axe high once more.

"puff……"

The Netherworld Ancestor coughed up a mouthful of black blood, and his aura instantly weakened.

He looked down in disbelief at the gruesome wound on his chest, torn open by the aftershocks of the axe's flash, black blood gushing out like a spring, hissing as it corroded the ground.

"You...you actually managed to see through the weakness of my magic weapon?!"

For the first time, this powerful figure who dominated the "Southern Heaven Continent" showed an expression of disbelief.

"The Way of Arrays reveals the secrets of Heaven; the Way of Weapons refines all methods."

Qin Jiuxiao gripped the Chaos Thunder Axe, his body covered in vibrant, living lightning patterns. "No matter how powerful your magic weapon is, it cannot escape the shackles of the laws of heaven and earth!"

"Good good!"

The Netherworld Ancestor suddenly burst into maniacal laughter, forcefully slamming the tattered "Netherworld Ghost Seal" into his own chest, declaring, "Then let's perish together!"

"boom……"

His body suddenly swelled up, transforming into a ten-thousand-foot-tall blood and flesh demon statue, with nine hearts pounding wildly on its surface.

The golem opened its mouth and inhaled, swallowing up the deathly aura, blood mist, and even the broken fragments of magical artifacts on the battlefield!

"Nine Netherworld Devouring Heaven Technique!"

"He's going to self-destruct his Nascent Soul Dao Fruit!"

Li Cangqiong's expression changed drastically, and he roared, "Everyone retreat into Shenxiao Pass!"

"Retreat? Too late!"

The golem let out overlapping roars, the sound of which cracked the void.

It slammed its fist into the ground, and countless blood-red runes spread like a spider web, instantly sealing off a thousand miles of space!

"Disciple, help me!"

Qin Jiuxiao, however, remained fearless and tossed the "Purple Gold Gourd" back to Li Yunjing.

He formed a hand seal, and the purple-gold vertical mark between his eyebrows suddenly opened.

It was actually a Thunderous Eye!
"Thunder Cauldron, avert calamity!"

The bronze cauldron roared into the sky, its body stripped of all its thunder patterns, outlining a massive, sky-covering thunder pool array against the heavens.

At the heart of the formation was none other than the Chaos Thunder Axe!
"Disciple understands!"

Li Yunjing was inspired and activated the "Purple Gold Gourd" with all his might.

Chaotic energy surged into the sky, transforming into 365 chaotic chains that tightly bound the golem's limbs.

At the same time, other Nascent Soul Realm cultivators also made their moves, each unleashing their full power!

Meanwhile, the "Netherworld Ghost Sect" was shocked to see their last backer about to fall and retreated hastily.

Demonic cultivators are all selfish and self-serving. Since victory is not guaranteed, their disciples and followers will naturally think of their own interests.

Almost instantly, several of the giant skeletal ships disappeared.

Fewer people were seen from the "Netherworld Ghost Sect," and the people from the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect" breathed a sigh of relief.

"Old ghost, try this!"

Qin Jiuxiao let out a long roar, and a beam of purple-gold light shot out from his Heavenly Eye, crashing straight into the Thunder Pool Formation.

"Ten Thousand Thunder Tribulations!"

"Rumble..."

The Thunder Pool overturned, and billions of bolts of lightning, like a celestial river bursting its banks, instantly engulfed the flesh-and-blood demon statue.

Each bolt of lightning contains a different law of power: Azure Lightning corrodes bones, Azure Thunder burns the soul, and Purple Lightning shatters the orifices...

"what……"

The golem struggled and roared in the sea of ​​lightning, its flesh peeling away layer by layer.

It pounded its chest frantically, and its nine hearts burst open one after another, releasing nine waves of blood in an attempt to withstand the lightning tribulation.

"Click, click-click..."

When the seventh heart exploded, the golem's left arm snapped off; the eighth heart shattered, and its right leg turned to ashes; the moment the last heart burst open...

"Let's die together!"

The primordial spirit of the Netherworld Ancestor burst forth from between the demon statue's eyebrows, revealing a ghostly face pieced together from countless talismans.

The ghostly figure grinned maliciously as it pounced on Qin Jiuxiao, turning even the lightning in its wake black!

"Master, be careful!"

Li Yunjing's eyes were bloodshot as he recklessly threw out the "Yin Yang Five Elements Heavenly Evolution Sword".

"call out……"

The longsword struck first, piercing through the core of the talisman between Qin Jiuxiao's eyebrows before the ghost face could even touch him!

"Young man...you..."

The grotesque face remained frozen in mid-air, contorted in pain.

"This sword is for you on behalf of my master."

Li Yunjing coldly made a hand seal, "Explode!"

"boom……"

The Five Elements Sword Qi exploded from the inside, instantly tearing the ghost face to shreds.

The largest fragment struggled to escape, but was struck by the final "chaotic divine lightning" that struck down from the lightning pool...

"Do not……"

Amidst a piercing scream, the Netherworld Ancestor's primordial spirit was completely annihilated!
……

The lightning gradually subsided, and the world returned to silence.

Qin Jiuxiao staggered to the ground, and the "Lei Ze Ding" fell into his palm, its light dim.

"happy!"

Li Yunjing hurriedly stepped forward to help him up, but saw his master wave his hand and laugh loudly, "This battle is worth three hundred years of hard cultivation!"

He turned to look at Li Yunjing, his eyes filled with satisfaction: "Disciple, have you understood?"

"Disciple understands!"

Li Yunjing took a deep breath and nodded solemnly: "Arrays are not dead arrays, weapons are not dead weapons. All methods return to one, all are used for the Dao!"

Previously, Li Yunjing thought his teacher was quite capable, but that was all!

His cultivation level was built up over time.

Now, after such a fierce battle, Li Yunjing finally understood just how powerful his teacher was!
This is a top-tier figure!
It is also possible to win against a stronger opponent!

Such a high level of skill and a thrilling battle left Li Yunjing completely convinced.

"good."

Qin Jiuxiao clapped his hands and laughed, then suddenly coughed up a mouthful of golden blood.

He casually wiped it away, looked at the trembling army of the Netherworld Ghost Sect in the distance, and roared like thunder: "The Netherworld Ancestor has been killed! Why don't you retreat?"

"Clang!"

The dark mass of "Netherworld Ghost Sect" cultivators, some weeping bitterly, others relieved, all fled!

All those who practiced the demonic path knew that "Youyue Kingdom" was finished and had been completely occupied.

From now on, the territory of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" will be divided between two countries: the "Great Ming Dynasty" and the "Youyue Kingdom".

On the horizon, a ray of dawn pierced through the dark clouds, shining directly on the dilapidated city tower of Shenxiao Pass.

That battle flag, riddled with holes, still flutters in the wind.

"Won!"

The cultivators of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" erupted in thunderous cheers, and many were moved to tears.

In this battle, they witnessed the earth-shattering duel between the Nascent Soul True Monarchs, and even more so, the rise of the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect"!

"Victory!"

Li Yunjing supported Qin Jiuxiao, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

He never imagined that his master possessed such extraordinary abilities.

"Master, your injury..."

"It doesn't matter."

Qin Jiuxiao waved his hand, his eyes flashing with a sharp light, "A Nascent Soul cultivator is not so easy to die. However, this battle has indeed taken a heavy toll, and I need to go into seclusion to recuperate for a while."

"Don't chase poor bandits."

He turned to look at the fleeing Netherworld Ghost Sect cultivators in the distance and said calmly, "From today onwards, we will gradually erode and completely occupy the Nether Moon Kingdom!"

"Yes!"

Li Yunjing responded respectfully.

"Cloudscape".

Qin Jiuxiao suddenly patted his shoulder and said earnestly, "You performed well in this battle. After I go into seclusion, I will entrust the affairs of the front lines to you."

In the days that followed, the army of cultivators from Shenxiao Pass surged out like a tidal wave, advancing towards the entire territory of Youyue Kingdom.

Standing atop the city wall, Li Yunjing gazed upon the vast and mighty army of cultivators, a surge of pride welling up within him.

He turned to Li Cangqiong and Xuantian Sword Master beside him and said, "My two senior uncles, as per Master's instructions, we will split into three groups and make sure to completely control 'Youyue Kingdom' within three months."

Li Cangqiong stroked his beard and laughed, "Yun Jing, rest assured, I will lead the left wing army straight to 'Yin Sha Valley,' which is an important stronghold of the 'Netherworld Ghost Sect.'"

Sword Master Xuantian's eyes flashed with sword light: "Leave the right flank to me. I will wipe out 'Blood Soul City' and leave no demonic cultivator alive."

"Then I will remain in the central command and advance steadily. If any changes occur, please send a message immediately."

Li Yunjing nodded in agreement.

The three armies advanced with unstoppable momentum.

The left flank army encountered some resistance in the "Yin Sha Valley." Li Cangqiong and ten other Nascent Soul Realm cultivators personally intervened, using the "Zhou Tian Xing Chen Pan" to draw upon the starlight of the Nine Heavens and purify all the Yin Sha energy in the valley. The Supreme Elder of the "Youming Ghost Sect" who remained behind was no match for them and was killed by the starlight. The remaining disciples scattered and fled.

The Xuan Tian Sword Master of the right flank army was even more formidable.

Leading twelve True Immortals, they stormed into "Blood Soul City," and wherever their swords shone, demonic cultivators fell one after another.

He forcefully broke through the city's strongest "Blood Soul Array" with his sword intent, shattering the array's core, the Blood Pool, with a single sword strike. The foul blood flowed backward, backfiring on the person who set up the array.

Li Yunjing, in the central army, adopted a steady and methodical approach.

He knew that "Netherworld Valley" was the headquarters of the demonic path. Even if the main force of the demonic path was scattered, there were still many formations and restrictions that made it not easy to break.

To ensure victory, weakening the demonic forces became Li Yunjing's primary objective.

The central army, comprised of over a dozen Nascent Soul Realm cultivators and tens of thousands of other cultivators, swept around the area outside the "Netherworld Valley."

All the demonic cultivators were either killed or fled.

After conquering each city, Li Yunjing and his men used profound Taoist techniques to cleanse the demonic energy and remove the sinister restrictions left by the "Netherworld Ghost Sect".

When the people along the way saw the demonic cultivators defeated, they knelt down to welcome them, shouting the name of "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

A month later, the "Youyue Kingdom" had almost completely occupied the nine provinces.

On this day, the three armies converged and arrived outside the "Valley of the Underworld".

This is the headquarters of the "Netherworld Ghost Sect". Once this place is destroyed, the "Netherworld Ghost Sect" will have no place to stand in the "Nether Moon Kingdom".

A million-strong army surrounded the valley, and in the central command tent, all the high-ranking officers gathered together.

"Report..."

A Golden Core cultivator arrived on his sword and knelt on one knee before the military tent: "Reporting to Vice Sect Leader Li, the protective array of 'Netherworld Valley' has been fully activated, and nine Netherworld Blood Pillars have risen in the valley, seemingly activating some kind of ancient demonic array!"

Li Yunjing frowned slightly and exchanged glances with the other cultivators in the tent.

Li Cangqiong stroked his beard and pondered, "It seems that the remaining forces of the 'Netherworld Ghost Sect' are going to fight like cornered beasts."

"It's just a death throes."

Xuan Tian Sword Master sneered: "However, that 'Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs Formation' is indeed troublesome. It once trapped and killed three Nascent Soul Peak cultivators."

"Things are different now. The 'Netherworld Ghost Sect' has failed, and most of its members have long since fled. Only a small number of people remain here!"

Ling Xiaozi said disdainfully, "We don't even need to use our full strength to attack. As long as we surround the valley and slowly wear down the power of 'Netherworld Valley,' we can destroy the last stronghold of 'Netherworld Ghost Sect' without paying a price."

"Excellent! Victory is in sight!"

"This time, we can finally hold our heads high!"

"From this day forward, our 'Shenxiao Dao Sect' will be the number one sect in the 'Southern Heaven Continent'!"

……

The tent contained over forty Nascent Soul Realm cultivators, including Nascent Soul Realm ancestors from affiliated sects and families such as the Louguan Dao and the Beidi Sect.

This place is almost the gathering place of the most experts in one of the war zones of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

Seeing so many experts waiting for his decision, Li Yunjing felt a surge of pride.

"Everyone, please take a look."

Li Yunjing waved his hand and unfolded the spiritual map. "The Netherworld Valley is surrounded by mountains on three sides, and only the canyon to the north is accessible. However, the canyon is filled with soul-devouring Yin lightning, and a direct attack would result in too many losses."

He pointed to the center of the map: "I suggest we split our forces into four groups!"

"The first route, led by Uncle Xuantian, consists of sword cultivators forming the 'Breaking Army Sword Formation' to feign an attack on the North Valley and draw attention away from the enemy."

"The second route is for Uncle-Master Li Cangqiong to lead the array masters to sneak in from the eastern ridge, where the array nodes are the weakest."

"Thirdly, please have Fairy Danxia and True Man Qingxu lead disciples from all sects to set up an interception point in the southwest, in case the 'Netherworld Ghost Sect' members in the valley are unable to escape from there!"

"The last leg of the journey..."

Li Yunjing suddenly made a hand seal, and the "Purple Gold Gourd" spewed out chaotic energy, which condensed in the air into a miniature valley model. "I will personally lead eighteen Nascent Soul cultivators to launch a surprise attack on the core array eye from the earth's veins!"

The immortals paled upon hearing this.

Fairy Danxia said urgently, "The earth's veins are filled with Netherworld Fire, even a Nascent Soul cultivator..."

"It doesn't matter."

Li Yunjing waved his hand and laughed, "I have many magical treasures at my disposal, enough to protect everyone and ensure their safe entry into the underground. Moreover, I am a grandmaster of array formations, so it is most appropriate for me to take action!"

"All right!"

Seeing Li Yunjing's firm resolve, everyone knew they couldn't persuade him, so they agreed to his plan.

Of course, the most crucial point is that Li Yunjing demonstrated his ability to fight against real people, and his superb combat power made him believe that Li Yunjing could do it!

At midnight, the Xuan Tian Sword Master launched the first attack.

A thousand sword lights poured down like the Milky Way, illuminating the North Valley as bright as day.

As expected, the nine pillars of blood turned around simultaneously, and the surging demonic energy condensed into a ten-thousand-foot-tall phantom of a ghost king.

"It's now!"

On the eastern ridge, Li Cangqiong seized the opportunity to throw out the "Zhou Tian Xing Chen Pan" (a celestial compass).

Eighty-one star nails pierced the array nodes with precision, causing the entire mountain to tremble violently.

Three thousand feet underground, Li Yunjing was leading eighteen Nascent Soul cultivators through the boiling, magma-like Yin Fire.

The protective shield formed by the "Ancient Bronze Bell," "Yin-Yang Mirror," "Heavenly Thunder Emperor Seal," and "Five Dragon Wheels" continuously emitted a "sizzling" sound, and the magical treasures of three True Immortals had already been corroded, causing their spiritual light to dim.

Fortunately, Li Yunjing's many magical treasures were enough to help the three True Immortals withstand these pressures.

"The key point of the formation is just a hundred feet ahead!"

Li Yunjing, who was leading the way, suddenly exclaimed.

At the end of the crimson cave, nine bronze coffins were arranged in a circle, each with hundreds of red vein-like threads extending from it, frantically drawing out the earth's yin energy.

"It's the Nine Yin Corpse-Nourishing Coffin!"

An old Nascent Soul cultivator exclaimed in shock, "They actually turned the sect leaders of past generations into the living corpse array's core!"

"These demons are truly evil!"

Another Nascent Soul Realm cultivator sighed.

Before the words were finished, the lids of all nine coffins exploded simultaneously.

Eighteen dark blue claws gripped the edge of the coffin, and nine faces covered in lividity slowly rose.

These are the corpses of the Nascent Soul Realm cultivators from the past generations of the "Netherworld Ghost Sect"!

"Formation!"

Li Yunjing roared, and the "Purple Gold Gourd" hung upside down from above, spewing out boundless chaotic energy.

The eighteen Nascent Soul cultivators instantly formed the "Heavenly Gang Demon Subduing Formation," with streaks of spiritual light weaving into a net within the dark earth veins.

"Roar……"

The nine ancient corpses simultaneously emitted piercing screams, and the decaying sound waves caused the rock walls to crumble and peel away.

Suddenly, the three real people in the front row stiffened, and countless black corpse worms crawled out of their seven orifices.

It is none other than the terrifying "Nine Nether Corpse Whisper Curse"!
"Borrowing the power of heaven and earth!"

The "Boundary-Breaking Sword" in Li Yunjing's hand splits into countless forms.

"Chichichi..."

The black spatial sword energy, like a torrential downpour, shredded all the attacking corpse worms.

But more crimson threads pierced out from the bottom of the coffin, and in an instant, five more immortals were pierced through the protective aura.

"what……"

Ling Xiaozi screamed as his right leg was bound by red threads, and his flesh withered and died at a visible speed.

"town!"

Li Yunjing summoned the "ancient bronze bell," and the sound of the bell reverberated in ripples.

The red threads seemed to be struck by lightning, and they all shrank back into the coffin.

Taking advantage of the situation, he threw out the "Yin-Yang Treasure Mirror," which shot out beams of white light that landed on the injured people, and their injuries visibly improved.

"Don't panic, everyone!"

Li Yunjing bit his fingertip and drew a blood talisman in the air. "These are nothing more than puppets driven by the yin energy of the earth's veins. We just need to destroy their core!"

As he spoke, Li Yunjing flashed forward and charged towards the bronze coffin in the center, which was inlaid with ghost patterns.

As if sensing something, the ancient corpse in the coffin had two clusters of eerie green flames rising from its rotting eye sockets.

"Junior is seeking death!"

The ancient corpse let out a hoarse roar, its withered hands forming complex hand seals.

The entire earth vein suddenly trembled violently, and countless yin flames surged out from the cracks in the rocks like giant waves!

"Yun Jing, watch out!"

Li Cangqiong's exclamation came from behind.

Their eastern route army had broken through the surface formation and was charging in through the crack in the rock top, only to find that Li Yunjing was already in dire straits.

"don’t worry!"

At the critical moment, Li Yunjing suddenly revealed a mysterious smile.

"The Three Powers return to their origin, reversing Yin and Yang!"

The three treasures, the Yin-Yang Mirror, the Ancient Bronze Bell, and the Purple-Gold Gourd, formed a triangular formation in the air, bursting forth with dazzling light.

An incredible scene happened.

The surging eerie fire, like a hundred rivers flowing into the sea, was all absorbed by the "Purple Gold Gourd"!
"This...this is impossible!"

The ancient corpse let out a terrified scream.

The bronze coffin it was in suddenly cracked, and the red threads connecting it to the earth's veins broke off all at once.

Li Yunjing had been waiting for this moment!
His movements were as swift as lightning, and the "Boundary-Breaking Sword" unleashed its strongest power in his hand.

A point of spatial blade materialized at the tip of the sword, and it slashed out!

"Pfft!"

The fifth-tier flying sword pierced through the ancient corpse's brow, and the sword energy exploded inside its skull.

The other eight ancient corpses simultaneously stiffened, their connection to the core coffin completely severed.

"It's now!"

Li Yunjing shouted.

The eighteen immortals attacked simultaneously, and the light from their magical treasures illuminated the cave as if it were daytime.

The coffins, now deprived of the earth's ley lines, burst open one after another, sending rotting corpse parts flying everywhere.

(End of this chapter)