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Chapter 812 Buddhist Reinforcements, Thunder Annihilates Nascent Soul (Seeking Monthly Tickets, Two Chapters Combined)
"They will arrive at the 'Imperial Capital of Huangze' within three days through a series of teleportations!"

Finally, Qin Jiuxiao said.

"it is good."

Li Yunjing nodded. "Fifth Element Uncle, regarding resources?"

"We have made initial contact with the Fortune Lord of the 'Resource Hall,' and he is quite accommodating. The first batch of supplies will arrive within three days, enough to support a medium-sized annihilation campaign."

The Five Elements True Lord stroked his beard: "The Ministry of Revenue of the Huangze Dynasty has not made things difficult for us either."

"So good."

"There is no time to lose. The supplies will arrive in three days, and we will set off immediately."

Li Yunjing's gaze swept over everyone. "I will personally lead this operation. My teacher and Uncle Wuxing will be stationed in the capital to coordinate all parties and guard against any villains. Elder Xiao, Senior Chiyang, and your men will be under my command for the time being."

Ancestor Xiao Xuan and True Monarch Chi Yang exchanged a glance and nodded in unison: "That's only right. We'll follow Pavilion Master Li's arrangements."

"Elder Ming, you will remain at the palace and be responsible for daily communication with the various halls of the alliance and the Huangze Dynasty. If any changes occur, please send a message immediately."

"Leader!"

Ming Lingchuan solemnly replied.

With the plan finalized, everyone dispersed to begin the final preparations.

The capital city appeared calm on the surface for the past three days, but undercurrents were surging beneath the surface due to the rapid establishment and frequent mobilization of the "Demon Slaying Pavilion".

Countless eyes were fixed on Li Yunjing's palace, speculating on where the newly appointed vice leader of the alliance and master of the Demon Slayer Pavilion would set his sights.

Inside the Xuanming Palace, True Lord Youquan listened to his subordinates' report with a gloomy expression.

"Master, our agents have reported that the elite forces of the Shenxiao Dao Sect, the Xiao family, and the Yuanyang Dao Sect have shown unusual activity and seem to be preparing for a large-scale operation."

"It seems that Li Yunjing is really going to make a move!" Young Master Minggu said in a low voice, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes.

"Young man, you're too impatient and eager to establish your authority."

"Since he's chosen the tough nut of 'Black Fiend Ridge,' let him gnaw on it!"

Youquan Zhenjun sneered: "Send a message to Heisha Laomo, tell him to 'get ready' and send a 'surprise gift' to our Pavilion Master Li!"

"Yes!"

With a sinister grin, Prince Minggu accepted the order and left.

Youquan Zhenjun looked out the window, his eyes deep and unfathomable: "Li Yunjing... I hope you can come back alive. This game has only just begun."

Three days later, on the eve of dawn.

In a secluded valley on the outskirts of the capital, three hundred cultivators, their auras sharp and their killing intent restrained, stood silently like mountains, dressed in uniform dark purple "Demon Slayer Pavilion" battle robes, with a sword emblem embroidered on the hem, symbolizing the cleaving of demonic clouds.

Li Yunjing stood at the front of the formation, wearing the same battle robe, but appearing even more upright and dignified.

He didn't say much, his gaze sweeping across the entire room like a cold lightning bolt.

"Target: Black Fiend Ridge."

"On this mission, only the ringleaders will be executed; those who were coerced into following will be dealt with according to the circumstances."

"But if there is any stubborn resistance and irrefutable evidence of collusion with the devil..."

He paused, his voice icy cold, carrying a chilling killing intent, clearly reaching everyone's ears: "Kill without mercy!"

"As you command, Pavilion Master!"

The three hundred cultivators shouted in unison. Although the sound waves were restrained by the formation, they condensed into a soaring sharp energy that startled the birds in the valley into hiding.

"set off!"

With a wave of his hand, Li Yunjing caused the "Sky Patrol Ship" to appear silently, its hull covered with runes for concealment and acceleration.

Everyone filed in.

The "Sky Patrol Ship" trembled slightly, transforming into a beam of light that almost blended into the night, tearing through the clouds and speeding toward the "Buddha Light Continent" in the west at an astonishing speed.

As for why we didn't use the teleportation array to travel?

Li Yunjing was wary of the people from the "Xuanming Palace." If they found out, they would definitely try to sabotage him. He was using the teleportation array with his men not to clearly tell the enemy his location.
Upon arriving at the "Buddha's Light Continent," they would likely be surrounded by enemies before they could even take action.

Li Yunjing would never be so unwise!
He needed to lead his men to infiltrate the area, then contact the "Tianlan Alliance" sects to unite and wipe out "Black Fiend Ridge".

This is the perfect solution!
Inside the "Sky Patrol Ship," Li Yunjing unfolded a map that he had obtained from Youquan Zhenjun, but which he had repeatedly deduced and revised with his divine sense.

"'Black Fiend Ridge' is located in the 'Ten Thousand Bones Mountain Range' in the northwest of 'Buddha Light Continent', and its main peak, 'Yin Fiend Cave', is its lair."

“There are thirty-six outposts on the outer edge of the mountain range, which are covered with poisonous miasma.”

"Their sect's great formation, the 'Ten Thousand Ghosts Devouring Soul Formation,' is quite powerful and must be broken instantly; it cannot be allowed to fully activate."

"The Black Fiend Demon is at the second level of the Nascent Soul stage. His cultivation techniques are bizarre, and he is skilled in controlling ghosts and exorcising evil spirits. He also has four Grand Elders at the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul stage under his command..."

He pointed at the map and assigned the tasks one by one.

"The first team, led by Master Yangyan, commander of the 'Yuanyang Dao Sect' Lieyang Army, is responsible for clearing out the outer sentry posts. They must be quick and keep the news from leaking out."

"The second team, led by Xiao Ying, the leader of the Xiao family's secret guards, will infiltrate the interior and destroy the core nodes of the formation."

"The third team, led by the deputy hall master of the sect's 'Thunder Punishment Hall,' will launch a frontal assault to draw attention."

"I will personally lead the team to take down the Black Demon Lord."

"Gentlemen, the operation must be swift as lightning and the coordination seamless!"

"Yes!"

The team leaders accepted the order with a stern expression, their eyes filled with fighting spirit.

The "Sky Patrol Ship" sailed at full speed, traversing the vast void. After leaving the "Huangze Continent" far behind, it passed through several ultra-long-distance teleportation arrays along the way.

Five days later, a massive mountain range, shrouded in a faint gray-black aura and with a grotesque outline resembling the skeleton of a giant beast, appeared at the edge of the field of vision.

We've arrived at Black Fiend Ridge, in the Ten Thousand Bones Mountain Range of the Buddha Light Continent!
The "Sky Patrol Ship" hovered silently in the clouds three thousand miles away from the mountains, completely concealing its presence.

"According to plan, proceed!"

At Li Yunjing's command, his voice, transmitted clearly through the communication array within the "Sky Patrol Ship," reached the ears of every team member.

Three hundred figures, like ghosts, silently slipped out of the "Sky Patrol Ship," splitting into several groups and precisely merging into the dim forest and pervasive malevolent energy below, disappearing instantly.

Li Yunjing stepped out of the ship's cabin, his figure seemingly transforming into an invisible bolt of lightning. When he reappeared, he was already 30,000 feet above the Yin Sha Cave, the main peak of the Black Sha Ridge, above the clouds.

He looked down.

The entire main peak was shrouded in an almost impenetrable black aura, with howling winds and the sound of countless wronged souls wailing and howling, making people feel uneasy.

Palaces and caves built of white bones and black stones are scattered among the mountains, vaguely forming a huge and evil array, emanating a chilling aura.

Outside the mountain gate, some disciples of "Black Fiend Ridge" were patrolling, dressed in black robes embroidered with ferocious ghost heads. They were arrogant and fierce, and their bodies were surrounded by demonic energy.

Li Yunjing's eyes were cold and unwavering, as if he were looking down at an anthill.

After observing carefully, he raised an eyebrow and revealed a cold smile.

"The exterior is relaxed, but the interior is tense. It seems that the Black Demon really did get the information."

Li Yunjing sneered, then suddenly changed direction, leading a group of men to a mountain peak three thousand miles away.

Following Li Yunjing's instructions, the team quickly carved out a deep cave inside the higher mountain peak.

The entrance to this cave is extremely small and very well hidden.

All personnel have hidden among the nearby peaks of "Black Fiend Ridge," awaiting orders to proceed.

After the cave was opened up, Li Yunjing inspected it and, after confirming that there were no problems, set up an illusion array around the cave.

This formation is not particularly mysterious, but even ordinary Golden Core cultivators would find it difficult to see its inner workings even if they got close.

As for cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage?

Li Yunjing wasn't too worried!

Cultivators of that level rarely participate in patrol missions.

Li Yunjing didn't believe that a demonic cultivator would abandon his dignity and wander around the hundreds of mountains, patrolling everywhere.

Since it's impossible for a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator to come, these temporary strongholds are basically foolproof.

Above the great formation, Li Yunjing glanced at the cave, which was obscured by the illusion array, chuckled, and went to inspect the various strongholds.

After inspecting the area and finding no problems with anyone else, Li Yunjing entered the cave.

Without rest, contacting the Buddhist forces in the "Buddha Light Continent" became a matter he had to do.

This matter is extremely important. Without the cooperation of the local overlord, trying to destroy this major demonic sect is simply a pipe dream.

As for the feud between the "Shenxiao Daozong" and Buddhism?
Times change!
A person should say and do the right things at the right time!

Li Yunjing would naturally not choose to hate Buddhism at this time.

Soon, through various high-level communication artifacts obtained from the "Tianlan Alliance," Li Yunjing contacted the people of the "Kasyapa Baoguang Temple."

This kind of communication device is possessed by some of the most powerful sects and families.

The Shenxiao Dao Sect also possesses a similar magical artifact that can transmit information within a radius of millions of miles.

Of course, this comes at a very high cost, far exceeding the resource consumption of the "Ten Thousand Mile Message Talisman".

It requires a large amount of high-grade spirit stones to activate the array inside the magic weapon and transmit information.

This time, with the establishment of the "Tianlan Alliance", the "Huangze Dynasty" really went all out. The alliance leader, deputy alliance leader, the Supreme Elder Council, and the powerful Elder Council all received a bell-shaped magic weapon.

This is the "sound transmission bell" that can transmit sound over millions of miles!
Soon, Li Yunjing contacted the monks of "Kasyapa Baoguang Temple" through the "sound transmission bell".

As the foremost Buddhist temple on the "Buddha's Light Continent," the "Kasyapa Baoguang Temple" possesses formidable strength, comparable to the "Thirty-Six Grotto-Heavens."

Kasyapa Baoguang Temple quickly responded to Li Yunjing's request, telling his people to wait patiently and that they would send reinforcements shortly.

Three days later, Zen Master Tanyin arrived to meet with Li Yunjing as agreed.

Besides Zen Master Tanyin, there was a young monk in monastic robes standing arrogantly behind him.

This person had a handsome appearance, kind eyes and a kind face, and looked like a virtuous monk. He held a vajra in his hand, which exuded a very strong Buddhist power.

Besides this person, there was also a woman!
The fact that the woman wasn't wearing any Buddhist accessories surprised Li Yunjing, who couldn't discern her origins.

"Hehe! This humble woman greets Vice Alliance Leader Li."

This woman was quite beautiful, with a touch of flirtatious charm. She wore a layer of bright red gauze, and her hands and feet were fair and delicate, with bells adorning her ankles and wrists.

Its every movement produces a pleasant sound that makes one feel drowsy.

"You are polite, fellow Taoist."

This made Li Yunjing's heart skip a beat, realizing that this woman was somewhat strange.

Besides, there was a quiet nun nearby who seemed quite disgusted by the woman's appearance.

Li Yunjing's gaze swept over the three people behind Zen Master Tanyin, his expression calm, but he had already quickly assessed the situation in his mind.

The young monk holding the vajra radiated inner Buddhist light and possessed a calm and collected aura, indicating that he had the cultivation level of a Nascent Soul cultivator at the Great Perfection stage. He also carried a hint of arrogance between his brows, clearly indicating that he held a distinguished position in the "Kasyapa Treasure Light Temple".

The woman in red, though seemingly alluring, possessed a strange and unpredictable aura. A bewitching power flowed around her, but it was not a pure demonic art. Rather, it resembled some kind of unorthodox secret technique. Her cultivation was not to be underestimated; she was also a cultivator at the eighth level of the Nascent Soul stage.

The quiet nun, with her pure and peaceful aura and clear, compassionate eyes, was of slightly lower cultivation, around the sixth level of the Nascent Soul realm. However, her obvious aversion to the woman in red revealed her adherence to the rules of celibacy.

“Amitabha! Master Li, this is Brother Huijue, the head of the Arhat Hall of our temple.”

Zen Master Tanyin clasped his hands together, chanted Buddhist mantras, and introduced the young monk: "Brother Huijue is proficient in Buddhism and is especially skilled in subduing demons. Hearing that Pavilion Master Li intends to wipe out the demon den of 'Black Fiend Ridge,' he has come to help."

The monk Huijue nodded slightly as a greeting, his gaze sweeping over Li Yunjing with a scrutinizing look, but he said nothing more, maintaining a rather haughty demeanor.

Zen Master Tanyin seemed to be used to it and continued to introduce the woman in red: "This is the Red Silk Fairy of 'Wonderful Sound Pavilion'. Although Wonderful Sound Pavilion is not a Buddhist sect, it has always had dealings with our temple. She is proficient in music and illusion magic and has unique skills in investigation and trapping enemies."

"Vice Alliance Leader Li has risen to a high position at such a young age; truly, heroes emerge from among the young."

The Fairy of Red Silk covered her mouth and chuckled softly, her eyes sparkling: "In this demon-slaying campaign, I am willing to offer my humble assistance, and I hope Vice Alliance Leader Li will take good care of me."

Her voice was soft and sweet, with a strange rhythm.

Li Yunjing nodded slightly, neither agreeing nor disagreeing: "Thank you for your trouble, Fairy."

Having seen many women, and with multiple wives at home, he was no longer bothered by beautiful women.

Finally, Zen Master Tanyin looked at the quiet nun and softened his tone: "This is Abbess Jingxin of Jingyue Nunnery. Jingyue Nunnery is a pure Buddhist place. Abbess Jingxin is compassionate and her practice of the Lotus Sutra of Purification is very effective in purifying demonic energy and liberating the souls of the dead."

"This humble nun, Jingxin, greets Pavilion Master Li."

Master Jingxin clasped her hands together, bowed slightly, and said in a clear and calm voice, "I am willing to do my utmost to eliminate the demonic energy."

Li Yunjing returned the greeting: "Thank you for your trouble, Master."

Then Li Yunjing introduced the experts on his side to these allies who had come to their aid.

“Sect Master Li, after learning the news, Black Fiend Ridge has been on extremely high alert. The Ten Thousand Ghosts Soul Devouring Formation has been activated at full power, and the evil aura is soaring to the sky. If we force our way in, the casualties will be enormous.”

After the introductions were finished, Zen Master Tanyin looked at Li Yunjing, his expression becoming serious: "I wonder what brilliant plan Pavilion Master Li has?"

Li Yunjing's gaze swept over the four very different helpers in front of him, and he had already made up his mind.

He unfolded the revised map in his hand and pointed to several key points.

"There's no brilliant plan, only a thunderous strike."

"Although the Black Fiend Ridge Formation has been activated, it is not without flaws."

"The core of its formation consists of three locations: the Yin Sha Cave on the main peak, the Hundred Ghost Cave on the east side, and the Soul Refining Pool on the west side."

"Master Huijue!"

He looked at the young monk and said, “Your Buddhist teachings are powerful and can overcome evil and destroy evil spirits. Please lead a team of eminent monks from the Kasyapa Treasure Temple to launch a strong attack on the core of the Hundred Ghosts Cave formation and destroy it in the shortest possible time.”

Huijue raised an eyebrow slightly, seemingly a little uncomfortable with Li Yunjing's direct order, but after glancing at the map, he nodded: "Good."

"Red Silk Fairy!"

Li Yunjing turned to the woman in red and said, "Your magical illusions are outstanding. Please take your people and infiltrate the western 'Soul Refining Pool' area. Use your illusions to create chaos, distract the guards, and seize the opportunity to destroy their second-line array eyes, thus creating an opportunity for a strong attack."

"Stirring up a mess, that's my specialty!"

The Fairy of Red Silk chuckled, "Leave it to me."

"Master Jingxin!"

Li Yunjing said to the nun, "Please lead the disciples of 'Jingyue Nunnery' to set up the 'Purifying Lotus Demon-Transforming Array' on the outer perimeter to deliver the souls of the dead, purify the scattered demonic energy, prevent the remnants of the demonic spirits from escaping, and also provide rear support and treatment for our personnel."

Master Jingxin clasped her hands in prayer and accepted the order: "It is my duty."

“Master Tanyin, you are highly respected and experienced. Please join me in commanding the central army, overseeing the overall situation, and be ready to support all sides at any time.”

Li Yunjing finally looked at Zen Master Tanyin, a True Lord at the Nascent Soul stage.

Zen Master Tanyin nodded: "This old monk will follow Pavilion Master Li's arrangements."

"As for the core array eye of the main peak's 'Yin Sha Cave' and the Black Fiend Old Demon himself!"

A cold glint flashed in Li Yunjing's eyes. "I and Zen Master Tanyin will handle this personally."

"Gentlemen, Black Fiend Ridge has been operating for many years and must have some hidden methods, especially that Black Fiend Old Demon. He may have received some 'warnings' or has some strange backup plan."

With no objections from the crowd, Li Yunjing looked at everyone and said in a solemn tone, "The operation must be swift. Once successful, immediately send a signal and work together to eliminate them! If unforeseen circumstances arise, prioritize self-preservation and seek assistance immediately!"

"understand!"

Everyone responded in unison, and even the arrogant Huijue's expression became more serious.

"Alright! Everyone, prepare yourselves. We will proceed according to plan one day from now!"

Li Yunjing waved his hand, making the decision.

The men accepted the order and retreated to rejoin their respective groups for final preparations before battle.

A day passed quietly amidst the tense yet orderly pre-battle preparations.

Hidden inside the cave, the atmosphere was heavy and oppressive.

Li Yunjing sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, his aura merging with the surrounding world, like an ancient, unchanging rock. He repeatedly rehearsed every detail of the operation in his mind, calculating all possible variables.

Zen Master Tanyin silently twirled his prayer beads, chanting scriptures softly. His body emanated a gentle yet firm Buddhist light, adding a touch of solemnity and peace to the impending great battle.

The monk Huijue was wiping his "Vajra Pestle," his eyes sharp and his fighting spirit high, as if he couldn't wait to wipe out the demons.

The fairy in red silk idly played with the bell on her wrist, making a soft, crisp sound. Her eyes darted around, and it was unclear what she was plotting.

Master Jingxin sat quietly to one side, a scroll of scriptures spread out in front of her. Her expression was serene, out of place with the solemn atmosphere outside, yet she was unique in her own way.

Outside the cave, all forces were in position, like lurking beasts, waiting for a command to unleash their thunderous power.

As the sun set again and night gradually enveloped the "Ten Thousand Bones Mountain Range," Li Yunjing slowly opened his eyes, his gaze seemingly filled with the birth and death of thunder.

"The time has come."

He stood up, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable determination.

"According to plan, proceed!"

There were no grand pronouncements, only concise commands.

In an instant, the group hidden inside the cave vanished like arrows released from a bow, silently disappearing into the thick darkness and malevolent aura.

Li Yunjing and Zen Master Tanyin exchanged a glance. Their figures flickered, as if they had merged into the spatial fluctuations, and the next moment they appeared in a shadow outside the "Yin Sha Cave" on the main peak, watching the cave entrance where the evil energy was most concentrated.

"Boom!"

Almost at the same time, from the direction of the "Hundred Ghosts Cave" on the east side, a deafening roar and a dazzling golden Buddha light suddenly erupted!

"Kasyapa Baoguang Temple! How dare you..."

Accompanied by the violent sounds of energy collision and angry roars, the monk Huijue's incomparably powerful "Vajra Pestle" slammed down on the array node of the "Hundred Ghost Cave"!

The battle instantly intensified!

Almost simultaneously, from the direction of the "Soul Refining Pool" on the west side, a series of eerie and ethereal bell sounds and melodies rang out, interspersed with shouts of surprise and uncertainty and chaotic fighting sounds.

The Crimson Silk Fairy has already made her move, unleashing her illusionary magic and creating a massive disturbance.

"It's now!"

Li Yunjing and Zen Master Tanyin exchanged a sharp look and stopped hiding their figures!

"call out!"

"call out!"

Two figures transformed into streaks of purple and gold, moving at a speed too fast for the naked eye to follow, ignoring the panicked demonic cultivators on the periphery, and charged directly into the dense, churning malevolent energy of the "Yin Sha Cave"!
"Enemy attack! Hold the line!"

The four Nascent Soul stage ghost general statues at the cave entrance came to life with their eyes glowing crimson. They let out a deep roar, brandishing their massive ghost soldiers and slamming them down with overwhelming killing intent towards the two charging figures!

"Amitabha!"

Zen Master Tanyin chanted the Buddha's name, clasped his hands together, and pushed forward!
A massive golden swastika, composed of countless Sanskrit characters, appeared out of thin air and pressed forward like a mountain!

The Buddha's light shines everywhere, purifying all things!
The attacks of the four ghost generals collided with the golden Buddha seal, producing a hissing, corrosive sound and billowing black smoke. They were forced to retreat repeatedly by the pure and vast Buddha power, letting out painful howls!

Their malevolent energy was perfectly suppressed!

"Thunder Prison, suppress it!"

Li Yunjing didn't even pause, pressing down lightly with his left palm facing down!

"Boom!"

Centered on the four ghost generals, the space within a radius of a hundred feet suddenly transformed into a violent domain of lightning!

Countless streaks of purple-gold divine lightning, like chains, cleaved down from the void, instantly engulfing them!
The supremely yang and powerful force of thunder is the absolute nemesis of these yin and evil spirits!
Amidst an even more shrill and desperate howl, the four powerful ghost generals didn't even have time to self-destruct before they disintegrated and were purified in the endless lightning, turning into ashes and scattering away!

The two joined forces and instantly cleared away the obstacles, their speed undiminished, and rushed directly into the "Yin Sha Cave," which resembled the maw of a giant beast!
The malevolent energy inside the cave was so dense that it was almost tangible. Countless vengeful phantoms shrieked and rushed in, disturbing people's consciousness and eroding their foundation!
"net!"

Zen Master Tanyin gave another low shout, and his body shone with great Buddhist light, like a bright lamp lit in the dark tide, forcing back and purifying the evil ghosts and phantoms that rushed towards him.

"Destroy!"

Fine lightning patterns appeared around Li Yunjing's body, automatically annihilating all approaching evil energy.

The two unleashed their full divine senses, locking onto the most powerful and evil aura deep within the cave, and sped off!

"Who dares to trespass into my cave! You're courting death!"

From the depths of the cave came the roar of the Black Demon Lord, filled with shock and rage!

Clearly, the fierce attacks from the east and west flanks and the unstoppable breakthrough by Li Yunjing and his companion had thoroughly alarmed him!

A far larger, more malevolent, and even strangely void-fluctuating aura than previously perceived suddenly erupted from the depths of the cave!

"It's really weird!"

Li Yunjing and Zen Master Tanyin both felt a chill and increased their speed by three times!

After passing through the winding caves, a vast underground cavern suddenly appeared before us.

In the center of the cave stands an evil altar, several meters high, built from countless white bones!
On the altar, the Black Demon Lord floated in mid-air, his body surging with demonic energy, but within his demonic energy were wisps of dark red, eerie energy that made people extremely uncomfortable!

His eyes were blood red, and his aura had reached the peak of the third level of the Nascent Soul realm!

It's more than a level higher than what the intelligence indicated!

Around the altar stood three figures with gloomy auras, dressed in black robes and wearing demon masks. Their cultivation levels had all reached the first level of the Nascent Soul realm!
This is definitely not the original power of "Black Fiend Ridge"!

"You...you've finally arrived!"

The Black Demon's voice was hoarse, filled with madness and resentment, "Didn't expect this, did you? Today, this will be your burial ground!"

"Form ranks! Kill them!"

The Black Demon Lord grinned maliciously and simultaneously began to perform hand seals with the three mysterious Nascent Soul cultivators!

"Buzz!"

The entire bone altar trembled violently, and the countless magical runes carved on it lit up instantly. A massive, complex, and terrifying magical array, exuding a strong spatial power and an aura of destruction, was suddenly activated!
A series of dark red beams of light shot into the sky, intertwining to form a huge cage that enveloped the entire cave!

Inside the cage, space seemed to be isolated, the laws were distorted, and it was filled with the power of suppression and destruction!

"No wonder we were able to easily break through the restrictions and rush in here!"

Li Yunjing suddenly realized that he had been so unstoppable earlier that he had some doubts about how the "Black Fiend Ridge" formation was so weak.

Now he understands.

They're just waiting for him!

"Oh no! It's a trap! This is a pre-prepared void magic array!"

Zen Master Tanyin's expression changed drastically as he sensed that his own Buddhist power was being subtly suppressed.

The three mysterious Nascent Soul figures swayed and occupied a triangular position, echoing the Black Fiend Old Demon who was presiding over the altar, further increasing the power of the demonic array!
"Sect Leader Li, be careful! This formation is strange; it can absorb our power to nourish itself and summon extraterrestrial demons!"

Zen Master Tanyin urgently reminded him, and at the same time offered up a string of Buddhist beads, which transformed into 108 golden stars that circled around him to resist the erosion of the demonic array.

"Hahaha! Now you know, but it's too late!"

The Black Demon Lord laughed wildly, "I paid a huge price to welcome you! It's your honor to die under this 'Four Symbols Summoning Demon Formation'!"

The magic array roared, and from within the dark red light, twisted, ferocious demonic shadows, radiating pure malice, began to condense, letting out silent roars as they pounced towards the two!

The situation instantly became extremely critical!
"That's ruthless enough!"

Li Yunjing's eyes were icy cold. He hadn't expected that the Black Fiend Old Demon would not only receive a warning, but also receive such powerful external support and a strange demonic array!

This is definitely not something the "Xuanming Palace" could easily pull off!
There must be a deeper, more sinister force at play here!
But no matter who is behind it, today, this "Black Demon Ridge" must be flattened!

"Zen Master, hold your ground and buy me three breaths!"

Li Yunjing transmitted his voice to Zen Master Tanyin, his tone resolute.

Although Zen Master Tanyin did not know what Li Yunjing was going to do, he had no other choice at the moment and nodded emphatically: "Alright!"

He took a deep breath, sat cross-legged, and chanted Buddhist mantras. His monk's robes fluttered without wind, and his vast Buddhist power poured into the 108 prayer beads without reservation!

"Om Mani Padme Hum!"

The six-syllable mantra of Om Mani Padme Hum resounded throughout the cave, and the prayer beads shone brightly, transforming into a solid golden light shield that temporarily protected the two of them. Countless demonic shadows rushed towards the light shield, emitting shrill screams, and then dissipated. However, the light shield was also trembling violently, and the Buddhist light quickly dimmed!
"kill!"

"I don't believe they can hold out for long!"

Seeing this, the Black Fiend Old Demon and the three mysterious Nascent Soul cultivators frantically activated the demonic array, and dark red light, like a sea of ​​blood, continuously crashed against the golden light shield!

"One breath!"

Zen Master Tanyin had sweat on his forehead.

Li Yunjing suddenly opened his closed eyes!

The lightning patterns in his eyes were no longer flowing, but a vast and boundless starry sky!

Deep within the starry sky, a blurry yet supremely majestic purple imperial figure slowly emerged!
He raised his hands with great difficulty, as if he were holding up the weight of the entire world!
In the palm of his hand, the purple-gold lightning pattern was no longer a simple rune, but had transformed into a miniature, wildly evolving lightning universe!

A terrifying will, which transcends all things and acts on behalf of Heaven, suddenly descended!

"What kind of power is this?!"

The Black Fiend Old Demon, who was frantically activating the demon array, suddenly changed his expression, and an unprecedented sense of deadly crisis rose in his heart!

"Stop him!"

The three mysterious Nascent Soul cultivators also paused, their eyes beneath their masks filled with horror!
"Two breaths!"

A trickle of golden blood spilled from the corner of Zen Master Tanyin's mouth, and cracks appeared in the light barrier!

"In my name, I summon the thunder of the heavens to cleanse the demons of the world!"

Li Yunjing's voice became grand and ethereal, as if he were no longer himself, but the spokesperson for the rules of heaven and earth!
"Divine Firmament...Imperial Decree!"

"boom!!!"

The terrifying lightning, beyond description, did not strike from the outside, but was born without warning directly from the void of the cave sealed by the magic array!
purely!

Extreme!

destroy!

That was a punitive power that transcended ordinary lightning and pointed directly to the origin of the Great Dao!
The dark red magic array light screen was as fragile as paper before the purple lightning, easily torn, pierced, and annihilated!
Those three mysterious Nascent Soul cultivators were the first to be hit!
They didn't even have time to react; their eyes had just begun to show extreme horror and disbelief when the devastating Purple Heaven Divine Lightning descended!

Their protective magical light, defensive magic treasures, and even their physical bodies and primordial spirits, all melted and vaporized instantly in the face of this ultimate thunder that represented the punishment of the heavens, just like ice and snow under the sun!
No screaming, no struggle.

Three powerful cultivators at the first level of the Nascent Soul stage were wiped out of the world silently and completely, without leaving a trace!

The Black Demon Lord who presided over the altar was terrified and his soul was terrified!
He could clearly sense the terrifying destructive will contained within the lightning that had locked onto him!

"Netherworld Blood Shield! Sacrifice of Ten Thousand Souls!"

He roared madly, at all costs!
He slapped his chest and spat out a large amount of dark red demonic blood containing his life essence, which merged into the white bone altar beneath him!

The pained and distorted faces on the altar emitted even more shrill wails. Countless souls were forcibly extracted and burned, transforming into an incredibly thick, dark red blood shield engraved with countless hideous ghost heads, blocking his way!

At the same time, the strange dark red energy within his body also boiled violently, attempting to distort the surrounding spatial laws and create a gap for escape!
"boom!!!"

The terrifying "Purple Heaven Divine Lightning" struck down fiercely!
The Netherworld Blood Shield, which contained the life essence of countless living souls and the Black Fiend Old Demon, only lasted for less than a breath!
"Crack!"

The blood shield was covered in cracks and shattered instantly!
The remaining lightning power slammed into the Black Fiend Demon!

"puff……"

The Black Demon Lord was struck as if by a heavy blow, and blood gushed out, some of which even contained fragments of his internal organs!

"How could this be?"

His demonic energy instantly dissipated by more than half, his aura rapidly weakened, and he flew off the altar like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily into the hard cave wall behind him and embedding himself deep inside!
The altar of bones shook violently in the aftershocks of the thunder, cracked and dimmed, clearly on the verge of destruction.

The "Four Symbols Summoning Demon Array" that enveloped the cave lost its energy source instantly due to the death of its main caster and the injuries to three others. It let out a mournful cry of being overwhelmed, and the dark red light screen flickered violently a few times before shattering and dissipating!

The suffocating oppressive force and the ever-growing demonic shadows also vanished.

Inside the cave, only the crackling of electric arcs and the painful, weak groans of the Black Fiend Demon remained.

"What method is this?"

Zen Master Tanyin maintained his protective aura of Buddha light, staring dumbfounded at the scene before him, his heart filled with turbulent waves!

one move!
Just one move!
Li Yunjing broke through the strange demonic array that was capable of trapping and killing a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, instantly killing three Nascent Soul demonic cultivators, and severely injuring and dying the Black Fiend Old Demon whose strength had surged to the third level of Nascent Soul!

What kind of terrifying strength is this? !
Is this really the power that a cultivator at the second level of the Nascent Soul realm could possess?
He looked at the tall figure in front of him wearing the "Starry Sky Robe," his eyes filled with disbelief and shock.

Li Yunjing's figure slowly descended from mid-air, his face as pale as paper, his breath extremely weak, and his body even swaying slightly. Clearly, the earth-shattering attack just now had greatly depleted his energy, probably damaging his vital energy.

But his eyes remained sharp as knives, fixed on the Black Demon Old Man, who was deeply embedded in the cave wall and barely breathing.

He mustered his strength and walked step by step toward the Black Demon.

With each step, he left a deep footprint on the ground, shimmering with tiny arcs of electricity.

Master Tanyin came to his senses and immediately withdrew the Buddha light. He followed closely behind, vigilantly watching his surroundings. Although the demon array had been broken, no one knew whether there were still hidden dangers.

"Ho...ho..."

The Black Demon was breathing heavily, a charred hole in his chest was shocking, and demonic blood kept gushing out.

"You...who exactly are you...that power...it's definitely not at the Nascent Soul stage..."

He looked at Li Yunjing approaching, his eyes filled with fear, resentment, and a hint of disbelief.

"Why ask so many questions of a dying person?"

Li Yunjing's voice was icy, carrying a hint of barely perceptible weakness, yet still containing an undeniable authority: "Tell the person behind you that I, Li Yunjing, have remembered this debt. The blades of the 'Demon Slayer Pavilion' will come knocking on your door one by one."

A strange light flashed in the eyes of the Black Demon, as if he wanted to say something.

But Li Yunjing did not give him another chance.

"Pfft!"

With fingers pointing like a sword, a condensed purple lightning bolt shot out instantly, piercing through the Black Fiend Old Demon's brow and completely annihilating his remaining primordial spirit!
This wicked Black Fiend Ridge patriarch, who had ruled for thousands of years, ultimately failed to receive the "surprise" he had been hoping for. Instead, he used his own life to prove the sharpness and brutality of the "Demon Slayer Pavilion's" first battle!
With the death of the Black Demon King, the cave fell completely silent.

Only the crumbling altar of bones remained, still emitting faint fluctuations of demonic energy.

Li Yunjing took a deep breath, suppressing the weakness in his body, and looked at Zen Master Tanyin: "Zen Master, we should not stay here for long. We should clean up the battlefield as soon as possible and search for evidence, especially this altar and the remnants of those three mysterious Nascent Soul cultivators. We must carefully examine their origins."

His gaze swept over the spot where the three Nascent Soul cultivators had died once more, his brow furrowed.

The appearance of these three people was too strange, and their cultivation techniques were also very different from those of ordinary demonic cultivators. The eerie dark red energy made him wary.

And then there were the last words the Black Demon Lord left unsaid…

All of this points to a deeper, darker conspiracy.

"Amitabha, Pavilion Master Li, rest assured, this old monk understands."

Zen Master Tanyin nodded solemnly and immediately began to act.

Despite his weakened state, Li Yunjing and Zen Master Tanyin quickly searched the entire core area of ​​the Yin Sha Cave.

The three mysterious Nascent Soul cultivators were indeed completely annihilated by the "Purple Heaven Divine Lightning," leaving behind no intact relics, only some fragments of magical artifacts and ashes.

Li Yunjing carefully collected them all.

The focus is on the crumbling altar of bones.

The engraved demonic patterns on it are ancient and sinister, not commonly found in the array system of the cultivation world. The dark red energy residue carries a chilling, as if it comes from another dimension.

"This is not from this world."

After careful examination, Zen Master Tanyin's expression turned extremely solemn. "This altar seems to be communicating with some kind of... extraterrestrial demon? That dark red energy can corrupt magical power and erode the primordial spirit; it is extremely vicious!"

"It seems we were right about 'Black Fiend Ridge'; these demons really did collude with extraterrestrial demons."

Li Yunjing nodded, copied the key magic runes on the altar, and carefully sealed the remaining dark red energy into several specially made jade bottles.

"The Black Demon's 'storage magic treasure' is here."

Zen Master Tanyin handed Li Yunjing a black bone ring that he had found on the corpse of the Black Demon.

(End of this chapter)